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What causes kidney pain after taking overdose of Avil tablets? | I had taken overdose of 15 avil tablet 10 days ago....initially i was un conscious for a day n next day some part of my body was not able to work properly like i was not able to hear instantly.... My words come out after a moment....after 3 rd day i drank loads of water so that the pils come out by urin. But now frm last two days im suffering pain in ma right kidney & its continued.... I am worried is this pain the side effect of overdose???? Please help me!!!! I can t consult vd my family members!!!! Thanx Xyz | Hi, Avil overdose doesn’t cause kidney pain as a side effect. The pain you are experiencing may be due to severe anxiety and is not related to Avil. As of now drink plenty of water and in case of symptoms like abdominal pain or vomiting, you can consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain |
What causes high WBC in urine of a child? | My seven year old daughter had a urinalysis done due to a possible UTI. There was no growth, but a high white blood cell count. Her father has psoriasis, and thinks that could be what is causing this. She has no symptoms of that, so what could the high white blood cell count be from? | Hello, Sometimes white blood cells in a child's urine are normal. It depends on the count. The fact that there was no growth in the urine sample means there was no bacterial infection. White blood cells are also released when there is inflammation - serious or not. It would unusual that this would indicate Psoriasis. I would retest her urine a few times and see if it resolves or is of a minimal level. Mostly, without other symptoms, I don't want you to worry. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician |
Why my knee pops and having little pain after playing basketball? | Hi. I was playing basketball today and I was trying to get a ball from going out of bounds. i locked my legs straight and reached for the ball, and then something happened to my knee. I dont remember what happened. It happened fast. Now, when I walk my knee pops, and i have a little pain too. | Hi, Most probably it will be due to locked knee or foreign body. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. In that case an MRI scan is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician |
What are side effects of hydrocodone? | I drag never feel well never have energy feel weak. Ive tried vitamins When I take Hydrocodone I feel like I m on cloud 9 I work better and energetic happier kinder more motivated....til it wears off. I know Im not supposed to take it without prescriptions but feel so much better. Could it hurt me in the long run? | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Hydrocodone is not recommended to be used in the long term.Narcotic bowel syndrome causes symptoms like bloating, vomiting, constipation, abdominal distention, and nausea. Since hydrocodone is metabolized by the liver, continued use can lead to liver damage.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician |
How to treat pug bite? | my name is diya,25 yrs of age 5"3 and weigh 50kg which i got a tiny wound on my feet by my pug and she was only 4mths which anti rabies vaccination was not given and i do have a doubt whether it licked my feet so i met up with the doctor so he asked me to go ahead with TT and also 5 dosage of rabipur so i had undergone so i just want to know whether this has any side effects and also in future will it increase my body weight | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is a 100% fatal disease which is transmitted by dog bite but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.As you have a doubt that your unvaccinated puppy has licked your wound, for which your doctor has advised proper treatment by suggesting you to take 5 shots of anti rabies vaccine.We don't want to take any risk with disease like rabies, over treatment is not at all a problem but under treatment is fatal. What ever the treatment you have received is proper and adequate. I would suggest you to give anti rabies vaccine to your pet too.Thank you. |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex? | Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods? | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> |
Suggest cause and remedy for sore lump under the collar bone | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... yes. I just found a lump which is sore when pressed hard on the right side just under my collar bone. Can this be related to the thyroid. I had 1 half removed, non malignant last yr | Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear Your daughter seem to be a mets from the half removed thyroid as the non-malignant thyoroid lumps are known to have occult cancer in thyroid lumps.Besides this other causes need to be investigated as accompanied infective nodes from unknown causes or from TB.NHL nodes could also need to be kept in mind and ruled out in this case.Remedy would -be After the FNAC Biopsy and PET CT scan of these nodes would fix the cause of this.Needful treatment from Surgeon would be Node excision with or without needful chemo or radiotherapy.Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come.Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out.Awaiting for any further query.Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant |
Does treatment for swine flu include dialysis? | I have a friend who is in Arkansas hospital. They have ran out of things to do. It started out with his lungs filling up with fluid. His oxygen is low and their saying that his muscles are deteriating. They are keeping him in coma to keep him from getting excited about all the tubes and everything. He is on the respirator and they said they were going to try some oxygen to see if this will help. They were treating him for swine flu and they are now talking about putting him on dialysis. I would appreciate it much if you could maybe tell me what you think this maybe. | he may be having multi organ failure where in there would be kidneys getting involved. in that case, he would require dialysis. it is also possible that they may be contemplating treatment called ECMO |
How to get pregnant with pcos? | hello dr, i a having pcos problem abt 4 years... first my prescribed me metformin. but my heath is not improved that much. after that she suggested me a tablet named oo sure... and she td me that the egg is also rupturing.. for that i take fertomid.. now i want to get pregnant.. is it possible? please reply me... | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.The tablet metformin is good for pcos though you may have gut problems like nausea and diarrhea.You need to have a low calorie and low carbohydrate diet if you are overweight.Oosure is good for the quality if egg. You will need tab fertomid to induce egg growth and injection HCG to induce ovulation.If your husband count is good then you should time intercourse around ovulation.Please call back with reports if you have any questions and for detailed discussion regarding treatment.ThanksDr Bhagyashree |
Q. I have pain below ribs on the left. What is causing it? | Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old male. Recently, I have been diagnosed with tubercular lymphadenitis and started the treatment three days back for TB. My USG whole abdomen reveals hemangioma of the liver. I have pain in left side below ribs which radiates to back and a couple of months back on CT scan done for other reasons showed stomach rugae thickening. Now my question is what is causing the pain? Can stomach rugae thickening cause pain in that area? What is the treatment of stomach rugae thickening? Please suggest medicine for it. One of my brothers who is a pharmacist suggested Pantoprazole and Acogut 100 mg tablets. Is it worth taking the medicine for stomach rugae thickening? I need your suggestion. Can bacterial infection like tubercular lymphadenitis cause mild splenomegaly? | Hello. Rugae thickening by itself is not going to cause you stomach pain. Such thickening is usually normal or a result of hyperacidity, or rarely Menetrier disease. Now, first of all, you need an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy as well as a biopsy to rule our H.pylori infection and other causes. Tuberculosis can also cause such thickening. It is unlikely that tuberculosis would cause mild splenomegaly. However, it is important to see if tuberculosis has involved spleen also. You can take the medicines suggested by your pharmacist but cross check with your doctor in case they have given the same with your tuberculosis medications. I hope it helps you. For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> |
Suggest treatment for itchy rash behind knee | Hello, I have had a itchy rash behind my knee for a bout a month and a half that just doesn t seem to go away. I ve used bactracin, hydrocortisone, and this benadryl anti-itch cream, while it solves the symptom the rash itself seems to be getting worse. I am guessing that its a fungal rash? | hi,thank you for posting on HCM.as per your history, you may have fungal infection(tinea corporis) or frictional dermatitis.my treatment advise would be:-- maintain hygiene.-- wear loose cotton clothes.-- stop applying corticostroids cream on your own.-- consult a dermatologist nearby for proper diagnosis and treatment. you may need a course of oral and topical antifungals for the same.-- you may take tab levocetrizine twice a day for itching.wishing you healthy skinthank you |
What causes excessive sweating, low apetite, more sleep in a baby? | 6 month old son is drenched in sweat his temperature is 95 he has been drinking about half the amount of formula than he usually drinks. today he has been accepting 2 to 3 oz of formula every 3 hrs he is sleeping more today and his reflux is really extreme he had his 6 month shots two days ago | HiWelcome to the HCM I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. The symptoms are most likely due to viral illness which improves within a few days. It needs good hydration, diet, symptomatic treatment and rest.But if the infant seems to be very lethargic and oral acceptance is markedly reduced then do go for a proper clinical examination by a pediatrician to rule out other illnesses such as meningitis which can occur as a rare complication of vaccination.Hopefully this will be of help.Take care |
Q. Are there any side effects in taking Ponnavarai Choornam continuously? | Hi doctor, I am suffering from constipation, and I tried a lot of tablets for this problem. I started taking Ponnavarai Choornam from a month. Can I take Ponnavarai Choornam continuously? Is there any side effects? When I take this, I have pain around my stomach. I am afraid to take it because I am scared if it creates liver or stomach problems in the future. I have a doubt whether it cleanses our body or not. What does it actually do? | Hi. I just read your query. I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For more queries, you can consult me. Thank you. For further queries consult an ayurveda specialist online --> |
What causes dizziness and mood swings? | Hi, Am Kumar from Patiala(Punjab)What are withdrawl symptoms of Oleanz and serlift ? My daughter(She is 13 years old) was prescribed these medicines.Now she is feeling dizziness and Nausea along with low blood pressure.Is this one of the withdrawl symptoms for these two medicines.She was suffering from mood disorder from last two three months due to which she stopped eating and drinking anything.We tried to give food and water by force.and we consulted a child psychologist prescribed these medicines. She little started feeling good and little bit started playing with her cuisines.But still she feels nausea and dizziness,due to that problem she is unable to eat food and drink water or anything else. She got very much weak. We understand that dizziness is also due to her weakness and low intake of food and/or water or other necessary things. All other tests and Endoscopy reports are normal. Pls suggest what we should try to improve the problem.She agrees now that if her nausea problem is resolved she can start eating food because she is always worried that eating or drinking may result to vomiting so she tries and prefers not to eat.Also she is having bitter taste due to swear acidity tendency.Pls advise what we should do to improve these side effects and after effects along with the withdrawl symptoms.Thanks a lot,May god bless u. | HIThanks for using healthcare magicDizziness and Nausea are part of side effect due to oleanz. That would stay for few days and with time, it will decrease. In her case, take help of a psychiatrist rather than psychologist. Psychiatrist would give you right advise in her case. May be she has depression and in that case, there is no need to give oleanz. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks |
What causes rashes on neck and ear? | My 11 year old daughter has an itchy rash (small pinpoint - more concentrated on neck and behind ears...more spread out on torso front and back and arms). She also has very swollen red cheeks. Allergic reaction? She doesn t have any pain or swelling in her throat or mouth. | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., |
What does blood sugar level of 193 suggest? | I got lab tested my blood sample yesterday and the results are Random blood sugar level is 193 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of my breakfast and the total cholesterol level is 239. Do I need any further evaluation and treatment? South indian with south indian diet habits | Hi,Thank you for asking your query on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through your query. Both values of Random blood sugar and Total cholesterol levels are on a higher side, though near normal range. It has been studied that South Indian dietary habits also increases the risk of diabetes and high cholesterol. Considering this, I would suggest you adopt some lifestyle changes to keep the cholesterol and sugar levels in control. Exercise daily (at least brisk walking for 45 min) and keep a control on your weight. Avoid oily and spicy foods. If you do not have any health complaints, get regular heart checkup, ECG and treadmill test done and let me know the reports. I hope I have answered your query. In case of any further questions, kindly let me know. Best,Dr Vishesh |
Does persistent back pain from bulged disk indicate complications? | 44 yr old female-I'm a paramedic and injured my back at work. MRI showed a buldging disc in L3 L4. This injury happened 6wks ago, I'm in PT but can't sit for long or stand for any lenght of time. I'm in pain, but also have a lot of pressure on my lower spine. Pain radiates down buttocks and side of hips. I have to be able to lift 150lbs to go back to work, and this pain is scaring me! My ortho Dr stated a lot of people have this and usually gets better with PT and meds...but mine is not getting better. Could something not show up on the MRI? I'm normally very active, I did run and do yoga. | welcome to Health care magic.1.Its not complication, but its seen in degenerative changes also (age related). Disk bulge is not particular in trauma / trauma general shows with lysis / listhesis. 2.Yo also need to get a x-ray to find out if there is any fractures.3.I would recommend not to lift weight, its contraindicated in back pain.4.Do exercise on daily basis for low back pain - initially it will help, If not then you have to get the needful treatment done.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Does blue black bruise on lower left side of stomach needs attention? | yesterday the lower part of my stomach on the left side started hurting , and almost felt like a burning pain . i didnt think much of it . my stomach has been hurting on and off for about 5 days . i am over weight . bit i just noticed a very large bruise there on my lower left side of stomach . it is purple , blue and black .i do not recall bumping into anything . what could this be , should i got to the doctor or wait a day or two to maybe see if it goes away ? | U should very cautious about this, at the place u said spleen will be there, if it damage by any injury it can cause like u said, but u should rule out wether it confined to skin because of any superficial trauma or any insect bite..hope I am help ful |
Can severe neck pain, muscle twitching and cramps be symptoms of neurological illness? | I have a history of neurological illnesses in my family. I have severe neck problems and have had 3 surgeries. My current visit to the orthopedic neurosurgeon s office is now sending me to a neurologist. She thinks it s something more than a neck problem. Symptoms- Severe neck pain, muscle twitching and cramping, mostly in right hand and right foot, but also facial muscle spasms. Any thoughts? Dad passed with ALS. | you should consult a neurologist and has to undergo a elctrophysiologic study with EMG included to rule out ALS |
Is bleeding from skin peeling inside the mouth,dangerous? | Hey quick question. A patch of skin peeled off the inside corner of my mouth while brushing my teeth. It stung a bit, like it wasn't dead skin. There was a tiny amount of bleeding that went away when I rinsed out my mouth. Just wondering if I should be worried? | Hello dear,Gone through your query .There is NOTHING TO WORRY about, it is just a tiny traumatic injury. It will cure without any treatment within 4-5 days. If it is hurting you then you can just apply gels like "Dologel or Mucopain 3-4 times a day for 3-4 days.Hope I answered your query.Take careRegards |
Misdiagnosed with anxiety. Turned out to be clots in my lung. Have bad headaches and blurry vision. Removed gallbladder. Problem? | Hi I was misdiagnosed for 4 months after I had my baby with anxiety and it turned out to be clots in my lung. I also have bad headaches and blurry vision since having the baby 10 mths ago. Had my gallbladder out 8 wks ago and waiting to have a hitas hernia repaired have acid reflux. Could this be responsible for headache and blurry vision? | Hi, Based on the information provided you are suffering from the headache and blurry vision and you were operated for hital hernia as well as gallbladder is removed too, and want to know what is the cause for the current symptoms. Their are many reason that may cause such symptoms but from the history its seem like it may be one of two things mentioned below.1) clot formation in blood vessels near eyes / in brain.2) benign mass in pituitary gland I would recommend you to have the matter checked by near by physician. Hope it helps.Thanks for the query.Dr. JAY PATEL |
Can perianal abscess be treated permanently? | I am 30 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with perianal abscess for the first time in my life. The doctor did not drain the abscess and I was just put on a course of anti-biotics for 10 days. Will I be ok with this treatment? Will the problem reoccur? | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.If the perianal abscess is small, then it can be treated by antibiotics.However, if it is large and extensive, involving more of the perianal area, then the drainage should be done.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma |
Suggest treatment for severe tooth pain | I have to have two root canals but since I'm still in the wait zone with my dental insurance I have to live with this terrible pain for at least another six or so months. I've asked for pain medicine and was given one prescription that lasted ten days, no refills, and was told that their rules say they can't prescribe more until I have the surgery. What do I do about the pain? At first 800 mg ibuprofen helped a little, but it's gotten worse and nothing is helping. I'm allergic to tramadol which was their only alternative for me so that's out. Please help | hi if you are having severe pain with a due rct ,it it due to the pressure exerted by the pus formed ,which should be immediately treated upon because it has a direct risk of spreading towards your bony underlying tissues if not treated soon. it should'nt be delayed for the time you have mentioned . antibiotics and pain killers are taken for a while but even their usage cannot be extended for a prolonged period of time . besides they have their own side effects . I ADVICE YOU TO GET THE RCT DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and not to wait for so long for the dental insurance . Remember health is wealth !!take care . |
What cause severe hair fall? | ,unmarried,5'4,facing severe hair fall, using mintop, havent seen any result, have developed some dandruff problem all of a suddden, cud it be coz on mintop, have used it for 1 week only so far.....had tried it 5 years back and it was quite effective..what vitamin supplements can be taken with mintop for the hair | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Minoxidil can leave greasy scales and cause dandruff if not rinsed off properly.it is advisable to stop minoxidil for the time being,use an anti dandruff shampoo alternate days for 10 days..once dandruff is controlled restart minoxidil but always rinse scalp with good antidandruff shampoo like sebovive on alternate days to prevent recurrence of this problem..you can also take oral medications like biotin with saw palmetto to control hair loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why? | Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached. | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> |
What are the recovery chances from coma subdural hematoma? | My husband is in a coma subdural hematoma which was diagnosed as well as a stroke that led to his state now the doctors want to embark immediately as he has not improved but is stabilized they want to have a tracheostomy tomorrow .what are his chances of recovering was told his brain stem was affected and thus his sight might be affected? Is there ever going to be a chance he might pull through as this happened about a week ago? | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I am really sorry about your husband! His clinical conditions seem to be really serious. The tracheostomy is needed for the respiratory assistance as the brainstem is responsible for the respiration. We can not determine if he will recovery from this medical condition. Time will show it. Even though the brainstem has been damaged, as blood is absorbed there are still chances of recovery. I would recommend giving him another chance with tracheostomy, as otherwise it will be the end. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida |
What causes blood discharge from the mouth and weight loss? | my sister s weight is just dropping likeanything and recently she has been waking with a mouthfull of blood for the last few days...... we have been to the hospital and they can t seemed to diagnose her yet but hey seemed t be contnuing drawing blood out of her spine for some reason ... and she is in agony when they do it because they did it like 8times yesterday and when she wantsto go to the toilet afterward as sson as she stood up blood just shoot out from the whole on her back wher they have been drawing blood from.... the doctor still hasn t come up with anything yet and we are really concern about this situation ... please help... | Hi, As per my clinical experience, there can be various possible issues as - blood dyscrasias as coagulopathy or else - tuberculosis of spine or else - malignancy or other grave pathology. However, if you can provide the available reports as scanned copy in follow up conversation, I can guide still further precisely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon |
What causes chronic leg and knee pain? | I am suffering from right leg knee pain. Thepain is inner side of knee , I have consulted many renounce orthopedic doctor, through MRI and ex ray they say it is not a arthritis but the ligament or masusul may be damaged gives you pain. Pain killers reduces the pain but dose not make me 100% pain free for ever. I do exercise every day ,earlier I was going to GIm man using trad mill but now I go for sweeming and recently bought bicycle for exercise . I need your help to come out of the suffering . I am yoga teacher but now can not do certain asana like padmasana , vagrasana etc pl advice me on that also. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic leg and knee pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Chondromalacia, Bursitis, Patellar Tendonitis, Arthritis, Osteochondritis, Ton Meniscus or sciatica . I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, CT Scan , blood tests, Electromyogram etc as per suspected cause can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.Doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory painkillers, muscle relaxants, warm or cool compresses depending upon the cause, physiotherapy to relieve and strengthen the muscles,weight loss and doctor may also prescribe nerve supplement or surgery in severe case . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari |
How to withdraw spasmocip plus? | i am taking spasmocip plus or parvonspa for last 5 years, taking 15 to 20 capsules daily. i want to get rid of this medicine at any cost, when i dont get it i cant sleep and my legs pain, somewhat restlessness is there. kindly tell me the way to get rid of it. | Hello, You can gradually reduce the dose and frequency of the tablet. Rapid withdrawal is not recommended as it will result in withdrawal symptoms. You can seek help from a psychiatrist if required.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician |
Q. Please suggest a meal plan for my mother based on her recent reports. | Hello doctor, My 59 year old mother is under treatment for hypothyroidism, hypertension, and osteoarthritis of knee joints along with a mild iron deficiency anemia. With the help of medications, TSH (3.15), BP (120/72) and FBS (89) are currently stable, although she used to get symptoms like reeling of the head a few times (once after breakfast another after lunch), which as per our family doctor, is due to low BP. She also faces gastritis and some amount of constipation from time to time, although a physical examination does not indicate anything worrisome. She had lost weight, nearly 5 kg in the past eight months, which is not explained by any of the clinical findings. I request your help to identify if she follows the right schedule in terms of daily food habits and also if she should include any particular type of food to fight against the current medical conditions. Below mentioned is her daily routine and food habit summary, which I request you to kindly review and share your feedback, as required.She wakes up at 5.30 AM and takes Eltroxin 50 mcg on an empty stomach. She takes regular tea with biscuits at 7.30 AM while doing the regular exercise for knee joints, and then does her household work such as cooking, etc. She then takes her BP medicine (Olmezest 20 mg) at 9.30 AM. Her household work gets completed around 11 AM, after which she takes breakfast. This mostly consists of brown bread (four pieces) or sooji or noodles or fruits (mostly apple, guava and sweet orange). Every alternate day, she takes four pieces of dates as well. After breakfast, she takes Gemcal D3. She takes lunch at 3 PM, which mostly consists of white rice, dal or vegetable and fish. She had stopped curd for colitis since the past six months as advised by her doctor. After lunch, she takes the multivitamin Cobadex CZS. In the evening, she takes normal tea with a biscuit around 7.30 PM and then does her regular exercise for knee joints. She then takes dinner at 11 PM, which mostly consists of whole wheat roti (three pieces), vegetable or paneer and mostly no fish at night. There is no other medication after dinner. | Hello. I saw her reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All her numbers are alright, except few which are in the borderline. But, no need to worry about it. Her diet should be perfectly balanced according to the climate. Also, exercise and yoga play a significant role in treating her. Feel free to contact in case of further queries. For more information consult a dietician online --> |
Suggest dosage of ondem for treating vomiting in a child | my son is 15 months old and has high fever often fluctuating since friday. we gave him p-125 6ml in combination with sumo mf 4ml every 6 hours. today morning he had a vomit and was advised to take ondem syrup every 6 hours. what dosage should be administered ? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. With such presentations in my clinic, I would recommend dose: three 0.15 mg/kg doses (up to a maximum of 16 mg per dose).Try to keep your baby hydrated with plenty of water and ORS.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your baby good health. |
Can harissa,horseradish or prozac cause frequent stomach upsets? | Hi I think I may be allergic to Harissa, I am definitely allergic to horseradish. However I am concerned that Prozac may have been causing me to have frequent stomach upsets. I hope not because I was hoping to be rid of a recent depressive phase. Can you advise. | Hi,You should understand that virtually any medicine can cause stomach upset. Depending upon the type of stomach upset, we can attribute it to whether that specific medication causes that particular side effect. In your case, you have not mentioned what type of upset you have. Prozac is a anti depressant medication. It can cause a wide variety of side effects including stomach problems. Most common are vomiting , indigestion, loose motion and nausea. So if you can't tolerate the medicine, consult the doctor who have started the medication. He may change the dosage or change the medication.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arveen Azeez Sulfath, General & Family Physician |
Vocal cord paralysis, unable to swallow, fever. Taken tylenol. Elevated proteins. What is the cause for symptoms? | My cousin developed vocal chord paralysis and is unable to swallow following a procedure to remove dead tissue from his leg (he has diabetes and sores that do not heal easily). He was given general anesthesia for the procedure. They performed a cat scan but did not see signs of a stroke. An MRI was not done because he has a pacemaker. He is now in this state, with a feeding tube , for two weeks. He had a fever of 104 last night and given Tylenol. A spinal tap showed elevated levels of protein. What are possible causes for his symptoms? | Damage to the vocal cords may have occurred if your cousin had a tube placed in his throat for the general anesthesia. Elevated protein in the spinal fluid indicates inflammation that could be caused by an infection affecting his brain. Diabetes lowers the body's ability to fight infection. The dead tissue most likely resulted from an infection, which could have spread from there into the bloodstream and then into the brain. The fever also suggests some kind of infection. If an infection affected the lower part of his brain, it could damage the nerves that go to his vocal cords and cause that paralysis. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help, |
How can cough with phlegm be treated without antibiotics? | hi my baby just abaut 2 months having cough and phelgm and getting worst. i know abaut that its not good to give antibiotics right now . so i want to know how to treat traditionally without any complication and what is the complication if the baby on antibiotics in future. | Hi, Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100 F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Generally for cold you can use Cetrizine every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology |
Discomfort in the abdomen, pain in the lower back. Swollen dark bruises on the stomach. What could be the reason? | I have slight discomfort in my right side abdonin it feel abit like a baloon I have two dark bruises appreared on this side but on my stomarch they are dark and appeared one after th other the wife thinks I look alittle swollen but nothing to much to worry about the pain can appear in the lower back mainly but as ifit is a round the sie discomfort! | Hi Pul, Thanks for posting your query. You are most likely suffering from acute pancreatitis with "Grey-Turner" and "Cullen" sign. You should go for serum Amylase and serum Lipase test. You should also go for CT/ MRI scan abdomen for confirmation. You should also consult with physician. Get well soon, Dr. Mayank |
Does vertigo causing dizzy spells need medical attention? | I have had dizzy spells - felt fine sleeping, but when I sat up in bed I was very dizzy. Several months passed between episodes. Doctor says it is vertigo and prescribed Meclizine. I recognize now that the trigger is doing activities that make me look up in an awkward position (installing tile under the upper kitchen cabinets, relocating some wiring near the ceiling of the basement). The Meclizine made the last episode a one-day ordeal instead of the 5 days of the previous episode. Since then, half of a 25 MG tablet prevented onset. So I think it s under control, but I was just advised by an acquaintance who works at a clinic that a P.A. there told her I should get checked for Carotid Outlet Syndrome, which is a life-threatening condition. I get yearly physicals and everything is in normal range, have always had low blood pressure. Do you think I should go back to my doctor (since I was still not in well condition when I went in, I don t recall what all was checked out). | U seems to have BPPV ( benign peripheral positional vertigo ). if it's really troublesome then tratment is vestibular exercises and maneuvers like Epleys. Take meclizine SOS basis. font take it frequently. these symptoms are unlikely due to catotid disease. |
Suggest treatment for chest pain due to muscle spasm | i have really bad chest pain due to a muscle spasm that started in my neck that i didnt treat properly that traveled now to my chest. im currently taking a muscle relaxer a day plus ibuprofen but it doesnt seem like its helping much is there anything else i can take that will help me more? | Hi there your symptoms point towards a pathology in your cervical spine particularly pressure on C5 nerve root. It could be due to cervical disc proplase or a cervical spondylosis. I would give you pain killers , muscle relaxant + Physiotherapy and Neck muscle exercises. If there is no relief in a weeks time then i would go for an MRI. |
Suggest treatment for rash on scrotum | I have had a rash on my scrodum for four months now and have been to the doctor seven times. I have tried otc antifungal creams, prescription ketoconazole, Grifulvin for a month, diflucan for a month. I have good hygiene as i shower everyday and always wear clean clothes sometimes switching underwear twice a day. The only relief i had was towards the end of the diflucan treatment for about a week then it gradually came back. I have tried allergy pill and switched laundry detergent, shampoo, and body soap. I have tried otc eczema cream and every type and fabric of underwear known to man. What seems to offer the most relief is jock itch powder or baby powder. I have faith in my doctor that i have been to the last four times now but he is talking about doing biopsy and want to make sure that is the way to go before cutting on my family jewels. I have not been to dermatologist as I live in a smaller town and would have to be referred and drive quite a ways to get there and am kind of worried he will just try all of the same things. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am kind of miserable at times especially while driving. | Thanks for contacting HCMI am sorry to hear that you are having problems with a rash in your genital area. From your description it does sound like you have a fungal problem. I would recommend that before doing a biopsy that your doctor perform a fungal and bacterial culture of the area. The cultures may find that you have a fungus that is resistant to the antifungals. It may also show an bacterial infection that maybe masking or symptoms. This test would not require any incisions or cutting into the family jewels.I also recommend continuing the anti jock itch powder. Wearing open and loose fitting underwear. It is also possible you may have an allergy to your detergent or fabric softener and I recommend changing them and see what happensHope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care concerns and questions |
Mole removed from back, tested negative for cancer but having continuous pain. Cause of pain? | Hi, i had a mole removed from my back about 5 years ago that was sent off for further tests. Thankfully the result came back negative in terms of being cancerous. However in the last three months i have had a pain coming from the area where the mole was removed and am concerned as to what this could be. Any ideas as to what could be causing this would be greatly received. | good to hear that the biopsy report is negative for cancer. your present condition may be totally unrelated to past history of mole. it might be due to other causes like local muscle problems. this would subside slowly. But if you feel some nodularity or mass palpable in the region where you feel pain you need to consult local doctor immediately. |
Itchy red rings on the face and near armpit. What are these? | Hello, I have these red rings about 1 1/2 all around my neck , I ve had them for about 8 months and have done nothing about it, because they were small and didn t bother me. Since its gotten hot here in ny, these rings are now very itchy and have doubled in size around my neck, and 1 new ring is near my right armpit. Any ideas as to what they may be? | Hi..dear john.., Thanks for choosing HCM.., These are due to fungal infection.., called TENIA CORPORIS.., Apply Terbinafine....TERBICIP...cipla...cream 2 times daily., Tab TERBICIP 250 mg daily night for 10 days.., will give good result.., Tinaderm lotion every 2 hrs on affected part.., thanQ |
What causes pulling sensation on lower back? | i have an uncomfortable pulling feeling in the middle, lower part of my back. it has been there for over a year. I thought it might have been the way I was sitting at work or the extra weight in my stomach. now the feeling is getting more noticeable and bothersome. | HelloThis can be due chronic bad posture. If you have to work sitting for long hours, take a break of 5-10 mins and walk around in your room after ever 30-40mins.Do stretching exercises frequently.Practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation to reduce oxidative stress.Do hot compresses. Take pain killer when required.Hope this helps. |
What is the normal blood pressure? | Hi..what is the normal blood pressure for a 62yr old man please.. My blood pressure is all ways normal but I have had a yearly check up at doctors and it was 156/82..I have just took it with an home machine that I was told to monitor with, and second read, first thing in morn was 145/69. Thank you very much.. | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM1Regarding your concern, I would explain that 145/69mmHg is borderline blood pressure. You should know that blood pressure can result higher in some patients during the doctor consult. This phenomena is called 'White Coat Syndrome' and is related to anxiety during the medical consultations. I recommend you to measure your blood pressure different times during the day (in sitting position, after 10minutes of total relax) and refer them to your doctor.Further lab tests may be needed to exclude other secondary causes of high blood pressure. Meanwhile I recommend you to make some modifications to your lifestyle: - reduce salt and caffeine intake- avoid smoking- perform a lot of physical activity-reduce weight if you are overweight. These tips will help you manage better your blood pressure. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri |
Tumor all over womb, increased uterus size, stomach size gone down. Is there any option in herbal? | I have been informed the only option left is total removal of the womb because the tumors are all over and big. My uterus is 9 times the size it should be already. The size of the stomach has gone down due to the the zoladex drug but would like to know if there are other drugs that can melt the tumors instead of removing the . Mymectomy cannot be done as informed by the doctor but that was his opinion four months ago. I know there must be a way of solving this issue either by medical drugs or herbal drugs. Please help! | Dear Ma'am,Sorry to hear about your problem. Considering the size of your tumor it would not be wise to switch to herbal medicines, as they would not be able to control the symptoms and ultimately the tumor would spread to other organs. It is advisable that you undergo surgery and have the tumor removed.Hoping for the best. |
What is the alternative apart from transplant for irreversible kidney failure? | Hi.. My cousin is age 24. Doctors have diagnosed him with irreversible kidney failure last week. There is no family history of such disease. They have placed him on dialysis. I want to know how long he should b on dialysis and is there anyother alternative other than transplant. And if can lead is a happy married life is he gets married and approximately how long can he live?? | Hello,Thanks for choosing HCM. I can understand your concern and pain about your cousin. I m sorry to tell you that if he is having small kidneys in ultrasound then yes transplantation is the final option. Please ask his family members to donate kidney so that he can survive and have better life if there is no rejection. But at point of time dialysis itself have some side effects and he will be having some gealth issues which will interfere with his daily life but with good dialysis he can live longer.ThanksDr.Alekhya |
Does masturbation cause decrease in libido? | i masturbutate 7 times in a week and doing it from last 13 years . i m feeling i m not excited till my private part is not stimulated . and i have wieght around 55 kg only while my hieght is 5'7" . i m going to marry in 2 month . please suggest me what i do for healthy sex life & for wieght gain. | Thanks for asking in healthcare magic forumIn short: It does not decrease if it is under normal limitsExplanation: Masturbation is not a disease/problem, most of them does it. So, if you masturbate whenever you are excited then it is normal. Forming habit is bad. So, please give rest to your little friend for 10-15 days and you will regain your libido and effectiveness. Hope this will help you and do let me know if it helps. Good luck. |
Suggest medication to improve the sex life | hi doctor,i am in a terrible situation we are trying to have sex, but problem is penetration is not occurring properly or rather not occurring and i m not getting any interest in sex also .. can u suggest me a medicine which will help me in getting interest in sex , i really need your help | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please do not over read into simple problems or it could spell disaster. Your problem should be seen with many riders. Why are you having such a problem? when? what was your physical and mental conditions then? Have you had successful sex life in the past? how many times you failed?If you lack erection it could be psycho-logic erectile dysfunction. Before becoming anxious about it, consult a psychologist and provide every details or provide every detail here, to me. Let us analyze the whole thing.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. |
Suggest medication for severe toothache | Hello doctor may name is santhosh. i am from india. my father is suffering with severe toothache. so he consulted a dentist. the dentist examined and made route canal treatment in 3 terms. but after that treatment also my father suffering with toothache. this night it become very panic. so i have given Nicip tablet for relief. so my question is what made this severe toothache for my father. do you think that any thing wrong in treatment. or any other cause. and is nicip tablet can give relief from toothache? please provide some useful information. i am waiting for your answer.thank you. | Thank you for your query,Pain after root canal treatment is rear. Chances of adjacent tooth/teeth involvement are more. I would advice you to consult your dentist again, he will do the necessary treatment.Tab. Nicip is an analgesic, which will relieve you from pain. But should not be taken frequently as have adverse effect on liver. |
What remedy is suggested for crutches in calf muscle? | Hello I injured my calf muscle two weeks ago. I was on crutches for two weeks and just started walking on it Monday. I feel limited pain walking and can flex the muscle. My concern though is when the muscle is flexed I have a good sized indent on the medial side. | hihope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. u seem to have strained ur soft tissues in calf that cause indentation in the muscle tissue when actively moved.This is temporary and will heal up eventually. u can massage the muscle gently hope your question has been answered. if you have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime. thanks Take care god bless |
How safe is famciclov 500mg for herpies? | Taking Famciclovir 500mg for herpies. It is prescribed to take 3 pills by mouth at first sign of outbreak. I have had 2 breakouts in the last month and have taken a total of 6 pills (2 doses). My last dose taken was 5 days ago. My breakout has moved from one leg to the other. Should I take another dose? Is it safe? | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are having recurrent herpes infection which should be managed properly. The herpes virus will remain dormant in the nerve root ganglion, whenever there is a decreased immunity this will activate and produce the symptoms.I would suggest you to follow1.Take antiviral drugs, three times a day for atleast 7 days.2.Apply Calamine lotion on the lesions3.NSAIDs like Ibuprofen to reduce the pain.4.Multi vitamins, once daily for 30 days.Thank you. |
Suggest prerequisites for liver transplantation | my close friend's brothers has suffered from spleen swelling and enlarged,By Doctor's advice, his spleen was removed. but now he is suffered from liver failure. doctor asked them to change his liver immediately.His family was very poor, they dont know, what to do. Doctor ask them to register his name where the transplantaions are done.please give us the instruction what we have to do...? | Hi and welcome.You have to find hospital that performs liver transplantation in your land and this should be FREE completely. This cant be charged. Doctor who did splenetcomy should advice you about more detailed steps. Wish you good health. Regards |
Suggest remedy for lump on lips with yellow puss inside it | Hi, I have a lump on my lip. It is like a blister with yellow pus inside of it. It doesnt hurt unless touched and then it just feels sensitive but not sore. The part of lip it is on it covers from the top to the bottom of my lip, but it is only half a centimetre wide. What is it? What can I do to fix it? Thank you. | Hi,DEar,thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the lump on your lump,is due to the boil, with abscess,2-Treatment to fix it- is by 2-a-Tb NSAIDs,2-b-Antibiotics,2-c-if no relief an it grows-still, Consult a surgeon who would treat it by drainage if need be.3-Hope this would solve your query.4-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also...Have A Good Day..!! |
Can I still be pregnant and have symptoms while on implant ? | hi ya ive got the implant but have been on a few different antibiotics but ive been having some symtoms of pregancy and this morning i did a boots pregancy test and both lines appeared but then it faded after about five ten minutes so im just wondering am i pregant or not | Hello,Thanks for writing to us. While on hormone contraception, if antibiotics are used for any purpose, the efficacy of contraception is decreased and failures can occur. If you are pregnant, you should get a definitive reading on HPT if the hormone levels are sufficient. Else, you can go for the blood test for pregnancy as this is more sensitive and specific. I would also ask you to go for a trans-vaginal sonogram to confirm/exclude pregnancy for sure and also to know the status of the pelvic organs. Further management can be planned accordingly. Hope this helps. |
What causes sweating in the night with back pain and fatigue? | son in law is having night sweats where he soaks the bed, and it also happens during the day. he has low back pain, doesn't feel like eating much and is fatigue. He can be normal for hours then all this starts.He saw the doctor and was told he did not have a bladder or kidney infection and to come back next week for some blood work. In the meanwhile is there anything you might think it is? | Hello, Hyperthermia, hyperthyroidism, anxiety can cause hyperhidrosis. Differential diagnosis is required. Wait for the result of the blood work.Hope I have answered your query. You can contact me for treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand |
Pain in the upper abdomen, dark stools. Bacterial infection? | Hi,I have slight pain in upper abdomen,mostly under left ribs.I also get dark stools in the morning.I visited a doctor 10 days back when i saw red blood in my stools..Doctor gave me few medicines diagnosing it as bacterial infection and had conducted stool test which came out to be negative today! Red blood in stools has stopped but not the above. | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You have got pain in upper left abdomen. dark stools, some times blood in stools. It appears that you have some infection in the intestines, most probably amoebic infection, or a combination of bacterial and amoebic infections. There could be simultaneous gastric irritation due to irritant foods, or peptic ulcer. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. you may need to use a combination of antibacterial and amoebicidal drug. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. best regards. |
Nausea, low appetite after taking spasmaproxyvon for lower abdominal pain due to renal stones. How to avoid this? | my sister was having pain in the left side of the lower abdomen last saturday. she was advised to take spasmaproxyvon. she took 10 capsules and then the pain somewhat subsided. she was diagnosed to have stone in the kidney . but she feels very nauseatic and cannot drink or eat anything. please advise | Get palin x-ray digital done of KUB region in standing position and come with result or send the digital copy |
Child have bruises on legs. Blood test done. No medication till now. CAn it be leukemia? | Hi. I just had my 11 month old daughter get a CBC to check if there is even a slight possibility that she has leukemia. I am very concerned about leukemia happening again in our family because my baby sister died of it more than 20 years. We sent to the hospital because I saw 3 small "bruises" on her leg a week ago. They were pale brown, not the red-bluish bruise you get from a you get hit hard by something. My daughter started to walk a month ago and does not seem to mind falling and hurting herself just to reach what she wants grab. The bruises could have just been from her walking or crawling. She has no fever. Her appetite is good; no weight loss; no signs of weakness. But we were still worried.From her CBC: RBC was normal (4.86 x 10^12/L), platelet was "adequate", but WBC elevated (14 x 10^9/L). I believe that should be about 14,000/ cubic mm. Blood morphology said "Smear shows slightly hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells. Platelets are adequate".Should I be worried? I do not want to subject my daughter to a battery of tests for a witch hunt for leukemia. Thanks. | Hi and welcome to HCm. It is good to be caotious about childs health but hypochondria wont be helpful for you and her either. Blood work is normal,slightly raised WBC means nothing or some healed respratory infection. These bruises would be rlated to trombocytes and clooting factors and these are normal so she probbaly just got hit and you didnt notice. Leukemia is rare,you should visit doctor if you find something suspicous but spare your child of unnecessary blood testing everytime you notice fever, bruise or cough. Wish you good health. |
Suggest treatment for stomach pain | Yesterday I lifted up one side of a pool table very heavy later that night my back and my upper stomach was hurting just went to store and it hurt to lift a can of cokes. And I could barley talk an it hurt to walk. Michael. Thanks I did not know I had to pay. I have health ins. If I don t feel better it go to doctor | Hi,It seems that you might be having back muscle strain and spasm of muscles giving this problem.Take Diclophen with muscle relaxant medicine for 2-3 days.Apply some muscle relaxant, analgesic cream locally.Take rest and avoid doing heavy work for few days.Ok and take care. |
What causes severe headaches while suffering from mouth ulcers? | My 21 year old has numerous canker sores in his mouth that arose 5 days ago (he's never had them before). He now also has a pounding headache. Other than oral gel to ease the mouth pain, he has tried mouthwash and has swished with hydrogen peroxide (not at my advice) and the pain is tremendous.are the headache and mouth sores related? or should he just treat them individually? Advil is not relieving the headache at all (he is away at college and asking for advice.) | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Canker sores in the mouth can be due to a number of causes like nutritional deficiency, stress, eating more spicy and acidic foods or allergic reaction. In case if it is associated with other symptoms too then it can be due to viral infection causing cold sores. If the symptoms are too severe then better consult an oral physician and get evaluated. A clinical examination and if needed an oral swab culture test can help in diagnosis. For now to reduce pain he can continue applying numbing gels and also can gargle with a specialized mouthwash like magic mouthwash. Sucking ice or cool water rinses can help. Take Vitamin B complex daily. Take the soft diet and drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Honey Arora |
Is intercourse dangerous with thalassemia? | hi, my name's rida i wanted to inquire about thalassemia, my husband has it minor but the problem is that he is facing a lot of weakness and is sort of scared of having sex , can you help me? i wanted to find out that having intercourse once or twice a weak is dangerous in any way for him or is it just his fear?secondly , he gets fever at times due to viral infections like sour throat and so on, what are the reasons ? i hope not because of thalassemia? | Hello and welcome to HCM, Thallasemia minor is a very mild condition. It is most often asymptomatic, is associated with mild anemia and does not require blood transfusion. Thus, thallasemia minor does not interfere with normal activities of the person. Having sex will not affect the health of your husband and sex can be practised safely. The other symptoms of sore throat, fever do not seem to be related with the thallasemia minor. These symptoms may be due to viral infection only. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal |
Suggest treatment for isnophilia | my dad is suffering isnophilia (chest pain) since 2.5 years, and within 15 days chest pain starts, so i have no idea that what to do, my dad's age is 56. please suggest me as soon as possible. my mail id is--- YYYY@YYYY / contact no. 0000. name is--- subhash das | Eosinophilia does not cause chest pain. If he has other co morbities like diabetes / hypertension the he will require complete workup for the same. |
What could cause delay in conception despite all tests being normal? | I am Tania.age 21.married from 2007.I want to consive a baby. I am tryimg from last one year but I am not in success at all.I use pill at first.But last one year I avoid pill completely.I also like to tell you that I went to a doctor .after some investigation by examin both husband & wife she told me everything is ok.Now i ask your help in this regards. | first ofall donot frustret think positive try intra uterine insemination it will give some early result than trying naturally |
What causes vomiting and sneezing with red spots under the nose? | My 3 yr old son woke up last night at 6:30 a.m. with a fever and threw up. The puke was pink chucks which I presume is because the last thing he consumed was strawberry milk. Shortly after he threw up he sneezed and a big line of snot when down his face. He was rubbing his nose a lot this morning and now he has red splotches all over and right under his nose. What is going on amd what can I do about the splotches? | Hello. I just read through your question.it seems like your son picked up a common viral illness. This will run its course on its own after several days. The red splotches or irritation caused by contact with the mucus that came out of his nose. This to will resolve on its own. However, I recommend a thin layer Evangeline over the area, to prevent a worsening of the irritation. |
What causes bald patch in 7-year-old with rash on neck? | Hi doctor, my 7 year old daughter suddenly developed a very tiny less than a 5p bald patch on her head right on the top centre parting, she has a very long black hair to her hip and there s a slight dry rash at the back of her neck toward the head. That had been there for about a month, I am really worried. | Hi...this could be tinea capitis, a fungal infection ofthe scalp. It needs treatment. I suggest you consult a dermatologist immediately as this condition has propensity to spread and she might lose more hair.Regards - Dr. Sumanth |
What is the treatment procedure for Arnold-Chiari malformation? | I might be having surgery for Arnold chiari malformation and I am meeting with the neurosurgeon again today and I am just looking to see if there are any specific questions I should be asking, there isn t much study on the matter and I am more confused every minute. | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Arnold-Chiari malformation if symptomatic, is treated by surgery.Surgery consists on decompression of posterior fossa, i.e. removing a part of bone in your back part of your head, cutting and releasing outer and, in certain cases, middle coverings of the brain ( dura and arachnoid), putting a graft on it, relieving in this manner cerebellum ( small brain) and brainstem.It is a brain surgery and these types of operations carry risks also.Risks include cerebrospinal fluid leakage, wound infection, recurring of Arnold-Chiari malformation, rarely brain structures damage.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
How can anxiety and depression be treated? | My mom had a stroke over a year ago. She can no longer stand cannot feed herself as her hands don t have the coordination or strength to do so. She is bedridden, must be bathed, diapered, fed, etc. she gets extremely anxious, and constantly wants you to sit with her hold her hand, etc. she takes lorazepam, one used to help now two are just enough, temporarily. She is depressed and panicky. Is this typical. Can anything be done to improve things | Hello,In my opinion, she has developed a complication of a stroke. She would need escitalopram that can manage her anxiety. Also, check her renal functions and sodium levels.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Gayathri |
Can piercing pain in pelvic area be explained? | I have suffering from piercing pain in my pelvic area during nights for about 8 months n feel as though my bladder is full at tht time, feel like passsing urine, but wen I pass urine it is just little, I had an usg abdomino pelvic scan and it was normal, recently I consulted a gyencologist who examined n said I have cervical erosion, is this pain only due to cervical erosion or Is it the begining of pelvic or cervical cancer? Please help | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From your history, it seems that you might be having a pelvic infection, which has to be treated with broad spectrum antibiotics including one against anaerobic organisms. However, this has to be confirmed by your gynaecologist who diagnosed a cervical erosion in your case, which could be associated with pelvic infection. It seems you are quite apprehensive about the condition and have started associating it with graver conditions, which is not the case although should be taken care about. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. |
How to overcome severe nerve pain in the body? | My husband is about ready to kill himself. I need nerve pills.He has damaged nervous and the doctor has stopped giving him the amount of pills he needs to keep from hurting. I cry cause I don t know what to do.I m sorry get paid on the 3rd will have hope I can get back to u. | Hello, As a first line management analgesics like gabapentin can be tried. If symptoms persists better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician |
Lower back pain. MRI showing herniated disc. Suggested surgery for vertebrae fusion. Second opinion? | I have been having lower back pain for 5 yrs , had MRI in 2007, showed herniated disc between L4&L5, Dr suggested therapy , had therapy for the last 5 yrs, last couple months, gotten worse, another MRI, Dr Suggested surgery to fuse vertebras together, I Can t decide what to do, is fusion safe, will it deteriate other discs, because of more stress . I need some help to what to do? | hi ,there are basically two kind of surgery done for chronic disc problems i.e. only decompression -when the leg pain is more than back pain and decompression with fusion when backpain is equal or more significant than leg pain Any chronic disc problem should treated with surgery only when all option of conservative management are exhausted i.e. taken lot of analgesics continuously for more than 6 weeks , exhausted with physiotherapy.It is true that other disc are at increased risk but it takes quite a long time for the other discs to degenerate.fusion is more of concern only in young age and obese individuals |
Can a delay in periods by six days indicate pregnancy? | Hello doctor. I am having dry vagina from last 2 weeks. There is mild or no discharge. Also my breast is slightly fuller than before. N my periods are delayed by 6 days. (Periods date-27th )I had intercourse with my husband on 19th of April.Are there any chances of pregnancy. Though I don't feel any other symptoms related to pregnancy. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If your expected date was April 27th and you had sex on 19th ,It is unlikely to be pregnant if your cycles are regular. However you can always do a urine pregnancy test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Is nebulization with Clenil Compositum advisable in children? | Can i nebulize my child 5 year old with clenil compositum and atem together?? I used to nebulize him with simple clenil compositum and normal saline every winter season .. but now his coughing is not going.. he recently started penecillin day before yesterday because his chest infection was not going | Hello,Short answer: YesDetailed answer: You can use clenil compositum together with atem. Scientific tudies show that when clenil compositum (containing salbutamol) is given together with atem (containing ipratropium bromide), the results are better compared to clenil compositum alone.Therefore, you can give both preparations together, 2-4 times a day because they will not harm your baby but at the contrary, will help him.Also, you should find a solution for the chest infection, by changing the type of antibiotic for example, in close contact with your doctor, because it is a cause of your baby's cough.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ervin Toçi |
What causes chest pain and faster heart beat to a 10 year old? | my duaghter is a healthy 10 year old girl who is complaingin about her chest hurting. SHe was sitting in bed reading and she came to me complaining of the discomfort and how fast her heart was racing. Could it be indigestion or too much sugar. SHe is a little underweight and had some halloween candy today. | HiWelcome to the HCMI understand your concerns but don't worry. Most of these episodes can be due to anxiety and resolve spontaneously. But in case the episodes recur, then I would recommend you to go for an ECG and chest X Ray to rule out arrhythmias or pulmonary disease. You may upload the reports for my reference so that I may help you in the best possible way.Hopefully this will help you.Take care |
Suggest treatment for Hypogammaglobulemia. | Hello,Since being diagnosed with Hypogammaglobulemia @ 53 yo , I'm trying to figure out the cause: Chronic pylonephritis resulting in nephrectomy 20yrs agoFocal segmental glomersclerosis in remaining kidneyAnkylosing Spondylitis + (spinal stenosis)FibromyalgiaOsteo-Arthritis (hands, feet, knees, etc...)Any ideas? | Hello and welcome to HCM,Gamma globulin is a protein produced by the liver.Hypogammaglobulinemia can be congenital or it can be acquired.Congenital hypogammaglobulinemia is due to congenital absence of production of gamma globulin and acquired can be due to liver disease.All the diseases mentioned by you- chronic pyelonephritis, glomersclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia and orthoarthritis are not directly responsible for hypogammaglobulinemia.Treatment consists of replacement with gammaglobulins.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal |
What causes pain in penis while sneezing? | Spasm like the oncomming of a cramp in the root of my penis, Sometimes when I sneez I get a bad cramp in the root (below the base behind testes) Now I am 30 and I am getting a simular feeling, like a tick in my Penile Root nearing the prostate I assume | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Very difficult to comment without seeing directly. Do you have hernia?Kindly consult an urologist directly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
What are the chances of parenthood having one testicle? | I'm 29 years old unmarried. By birth i 'm having only one testicle,before 5 years i feel some problem in stomach my doctor found one more unproductive testis in my abdominal & they removed that by operation , i have question now what i am able to get child with my one testicle ? | Hello, One testes is enough for fertility. However the odds are comparatively low.You can go for a semen analysis. If your partner fails to conceive you can opt for options like ICSI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain |
Q. I see a white or yellow odorless discharge. Is this normal before a period? | Hi doctor, My period is due sometime this week and I am seeing a white/ yellow discharge odorless. Is this normal? For sure, I am not pregnant because last time I had sex was over three months ago and I got my period every month after that. What can this be? Should I be worried or is this normal before a period? | Hello. The symptoms are suggestive of PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) which is quite common in sexually active women. It is advisable to have USG abdomen scan to rule out any other possibilities. Did you have any history of fever or any itching like sensation? Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> |
Is runny nose, cough, dizziness, fainting and low appetite after being on Tylenol concerning? | Daughter 14 had temp of 102 yesterday, runny nose, coughing, we think flu, today this AM normal. laying down yesterday to rest, took Tylenol last night, before bed at 6:45 PM, this AM got up walked from one room to another distance maybe 15' stood in front off mirror and felt light headed and fainted, then walked back to bed, is thirsty, has not eaten much , never had any fainting before, we think it is just lack of eating that much since she is not feeling well maybe she is weak. first time in along time she has ever been sick, she plays soccer, basketball and is always in good health -- do you think we should be concerned | HelloYour daughter is having running nose , cough ,fever took tylenol and fainted next morning after she wake up .Faintness may be due to these possibilities , these include : 1 Side effect of paracetamol , some times few patient feel such type of dizziness after tylenol. This is very common and not a cause of concern.2 faintness may be due to fever or cold or sore throat , this is also common.3 Hypotension due to fever and sweating ( dehydration).Faintness is very common and not a cause of concern particularly when your daughter is a soccer player , so all these are common ( faintness ).But if fever or coughing remains after 3-4 days then consult a physician and get his opinion, at present not a cause of concern.Good luck. |
What causes pain in testicles? | My 11 year old will be 12 next month is complaining today of pain in his right testicle after his bath today. He says it still hurts and the pain just started today. He said if he moves his penis a certain way while using the bathroom it will hurt and if he touch it, it hurts. Is this a sign of puberty or something serious? | Hello.I just read through your question. though many cases of testicular pain turn out to be nothing serious, the pain can sometimes be due to torsion of the testicle. This is considered an emergency. If the pain is persistent, I recommend consulting with your doctor right away. |
Suggest treatment for severe depression and anxiety disorder | Hello, I have had depression and anxiety and ADHD my entire life, but was never treated; due to my family s stigma against mental illness and my own self denial about the need to be medicated. I recently had an extreme life crisis (that caused heartbreak, beginning of new job and moving to the other side of a city in 2 weeks time. It was so traumatic, that it increased the above issues. I had been abusing alcohol for about a year and a half. Then realized I had to stop. (just in the past 3 months), I ceased using alcohol but tried substituting with other medications, including suboxone, percocet, heroin (would never shoot, just orally ingested). I have always had a very high tolerance to these things. Even being prescribed pain killers in the past for a few operations, I would need to take 5 (instead of 1) to relieve pain, the amount of anesthesia it takes to knock me out confuses doctors etc. Even Novocane at the dentist, took 3x more to numb me than average patients. When I took the suboxone for extreme depression and anxiety (before going to a psych doc), I took 8mg (as a person never addicted to opiates) and had no side effects! I was told I should have been vomiting and should have gotten very ill from taking that much for the first time. Since I had gone to see a psych doctor, she prescribed me Celexa (after a month, depression and anxiety didn t change), Neurontin (after 2 days of use, didn t help, even if I took more), Xanax (.25; didn t help, so I HAD to take at least 1.5 or 2mg for my anxiety and depression to subside). Then, after about 2 weeks of taking Xanax, it stopped working!. I am now on Wellbutrin and it is NOT helping. My depression, anxiety and ability to focus is getting WORSE! I have 2 questions: 1) Is there an existing condition where some people are extremely tolerant of medications for no apparent reason (i.e never having been an addict?) I was honest with my psych doctor about abusing the .25 prescription of Xanax, but I was telling truth (and not abusing the drug itself. Meaning, I wasn t getting high or anything). Reluctantly she upped my dose to .5mg. I m going to tell her we need to try other things because I m not getting better. I m just afraid to tell her that I am very tolerant and build tolerance to medications very quickly. I don t want her to think I m a drug seeker, because I m not. I just want to feel normal and get better. 2) Based on my brief description of what I m going through, are there any medication combinations that you could reccomened? | Excellent questions. First things first: if you are abusing any substance, whether an illegal drug or prescription medication, this needs to be addressed before anything else. Adding antidepressants will not help you if you are abusing or withdrawing from substances. If this is the case, I recommend detox and rehab before addressing depression, anxiety, or ADHD.You describe a history of anxiety and depression. We'll leave ADHD aside for a moment. The standard treatment for both depression and anxiety is either an antidepressant, psychotherapy, or both in combination, which is usually the most effective. It sounds like you started taking Celexa, after a month you noticed no change, and Wellbutrin was added. This is a sound strategy. Keep in mind that unfortunately, you may not notice an improvement in symptoms using an antidepressant for 4-6 weeks. It requires some patience to allow time for the medication to work, and if it doesn't work, to increase doses and employ augmentation strategies like adding Wellbutrin to the mix. If you are still not feeling better after 4-6 weeks of maximum dose Celexa + maximum dose Wellbutrin, I would switch to a different antidepressant (Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac, etc) and give that a try.I would not under any circumstances ever use Xanax, for a couple reasons. First, benzodiazepines actually do not treat anxiety well in the long term; this is the job of an antidepressant. Second, Xanax is a highly addictive benzodiazepine, which should be avoided at all costs in someone with a history of substance abuse. As you mention, you will habituate (develop tolerance to) this medication quickly, and it will not help you in the long-term.I would avoid treatment of ADHD until your mood and anxiety disorders are addressed. These are causing you the most trouble, and ADHD treatment is tricky because it also involves amphetamines, which are addictive substances.In summary, I would avoid benzodiazepines altogether, set aside ADHD for the moment, and focus on depression and anxiety. This involves treatment with an antidepressant and, if possible, psychotherapy. Allow 4-6 weeks of maximum-dose antidepressant to work, and if it doesn't, augment with something like Wellbutrin or lithium, or switch to a different antidepressant. There are many to choose from, so be hopeful. I'm sure with time and patience you will begin to feel better.Dr. Sheppe |
How is Hepatitis C transmitted? | I have bedbugs in my apartment. I was hospitalized with cellulitis Oct 2.. I thought it was spider bites. Turns out if is bedbugs. I think I got them from a neighbor here in my building. She has hepetitis C and because I am so sick she would come visit me and we would hang out in my bed and chat and watch tv..etc. I know without much doubt they came from her. I am worried that the hep C could be transfered to me if the same bug bit us both. Worried. Also, I cannot get my complex to help me. I have been saving live bugs in a pill bottle. Do you think if I went to ER with my evidence they would document it for me and help me? I have them in my vagina and have no idea what to do. deb | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Insect bites are known to transfer hepatitis C.2. If worried, you can get a serological test or an antigen test done for hepatitis C3. Not to worry, live bugs are not necessary. Other infections can be transmitted through bed bugs and secondary infection is also possible. Discuss with your doctor.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. |
Do i need to reduce the medication? | i have factor five leiden and am on lifetime warfarin. I have been scheduled to have a tooth extracted. My recent inr was 2.7. Do I need to reduce or discontinue my warfarin prior to the extraction? The dentist office said that my inr should be 1.7 or lower. | HIThanks for posting your query to HCM . Yes your Dentist is right . Your INR needs to be less than 1.7 else it may cause bleeding after extraction . You have not mentioned what dose of warfarin you are on ? I advise you to take half the dose and repeat INR after 4 days . IF it's less that 1.7 get your tooth extracted , but if its still more than that you can repeat the test after 8 days . Kindly re start the previous dose 1 day after extraction . |
How to clear blisters on chest due to sunburn? | I recently got sunburnt and found blisters on my chest, I wasn t sure what they were but they popped in my sleep and when I woke up my chest was oozing clear liquid. I wasn t quite sure what it was but I put neosporin on it and now it is completely scabbed over, but the scab is yellow. Is this normal? What can I do to get it to go away? | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having skin infection or allergy. But since the blisters were ruptured and produced yellow scab, this suggest healing.Within 2-3 days this will completely remove and become normal skin.So no need to worry much as blisters are healing only. They will soon be disappear.Continue neosporin. |
Q. My periods got delayed due to I-pill. Is there any safe way to induce it? | Hi doctor,I had unprotected sex with my partner three months ago and I took an I-pill four hours later due to which I had withdrawal bleeding after three days which lasted for six days. The next period came five days later than the usual date and it lasted for four days. The next month, I had unprotected sex again and my periods are delayed by more than two weeks. I took a home pregnancy test. The first usage said it was negative and the second did not give any results. Please suggest. | Hello. I went through your post. Regards. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> |
Suggest me medicine for smoke and dust allergy | Hi, am Anjan and am from Chennai. I am Allergic to smoke and dust because of that I start sneezing and get running nose. I always have cold and severe at times. Initially i consulted an ENT who prescribed me with duonase(nasal spray)and a tablet by name allegra. Which gave me relief for few days but not a permanent one. Now i ve been taking Montek LC for about 8 months. I feel better when i take the tablet but when i miss a day or two i get severe cold again. Why is it so? | Dear anjan You will have to increase the immunity of your body to the allergens that cause repeated attacks of rhynorrhoea. Herbal medicines are very good at it. I would suggest you to start with swamla [ dhoopteshwar ] 1tsf bd. mahalakshami vilas ras swarn yukat one od and hot milk with half tea spoon of haridra [ haldi ] in it. This will increase your immunity for diseases related to urt. If there is acute attack of cold you can have one tablet of A flu cil forte bd for five days with hot water. Avoid irritant fast food and cold things including curd. [email protected] |
What causes popping sounds in knee after knee surgery? | hi, i had a knee surgery for my meniscus about 1 year ago and my knee feels fine know, but it still isnt as great as it was before( it s getting there). the only thing wrong is that every time i bend my knee, it makes that weird paper noise but it doesn t hurt. what does it mean? | Hello, Causes of knee popping after surgery may be due to inflammation of structures within the knee. Popping sounds can also occur due to stiffness from scar tissue after surgery. It may take a while for the joint to move smoothly again as the joint heals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician |
What causes pimple and itching on penis? | Hi doc I noticed a pimple on my foreskin a week or 10days ago. I took it lightly as i thought it to be normal infection due to moister in that area. But suddenly it started severe itching at tip of my foreskin. And now it has increased to 4. I am 27 n sexualy very active. Please advise what is the reason behind. I am very worried... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum By your description it is possible that it is of infective origin. So, please visit a dermatologist for physical examination and further management. If you can upload the pic of the lesion, it would have helped us to diagnose better. All the best. |
Have asthma, anxiety, depression, suffering from lower back pain. Overweight. On metocarbamol. Due to high dosage of folic acid? | MY NAME IS KIKI I AM 32 YEARS OLD 5'6 200 POUNDS (OVERWEIGHT) I HAVE ASTHMA AND RECENTLY (2 MONTHS AGO) WEENED MYSELF OFF OF MY MEDS BECAUSE I DONT HAVE ANY MORE HEALTH INSURANCE. (ZOLOFT 150MG- DEPRESSION/ANXIETY, METOCARBOMOL 500MG-LOWER BACK PAIN, NAPROXEN 400MG-LOWER BACK PAIN) SO I'M TRYING TO GET PREGNANT AND I HAVE UPED MY FOLIC ACID 400MG TWICE A DAY (I USED TO ONLY TAKE THE PRENATALS) AND THE PRENATALS HAVE 800MG OF FOLIC ACID IN THEM, I HAVE BEEN TAKING THEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND MY PERIOD IS NOW 6 DAYS LATE, IS THIS BECAUSE OF THE HIGH DOSAGE OF FOLIC ACID??? CAN FOLIC ACID AFFECT MY CYCLE??? AND COULD IT MAKE ME HAVE PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS??? I GET QUEASY AND I'M STARTING TO CRAVE SWEETS LIKE WHEN I WAS PREGNANT??? I ALSO WANT TO KNOW CAN THEY MAKE ME OVERHEAT??? I'M ALWAYS DRIPPING SWEAT IF I GET UP TO DO ALMOST ANYTHING OR COULD THIS BE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE ZOLOFT??? PLEASE HELP!!! | Hey kiki. Thanks for writing at HCM.Its good that you started taking folic acid 400mcg. But let me assure you it wont cause any of the symptoms you are having right now. Folic acid cant affect your cycles and nor can it cause pregnancy like symptoms. Zoloft or sertraline withdrawal can cause mild body aches or headaches, dizziness and irritability, but not pregnancy like symptoms. Rest assured and take care. |
What could be the tiny protruding black dot on head of penis? | I am 19 and have a tiny protruding black dot on the head of my penis. I noticed it a couple of weeks ago and didn t think anything of it until a few days ago when I was masturbating it started to bleed. I haven t masturbated since and am afraid too. It doesn t hurt. I have had protected sex once, over a year ago. | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe it appears to be the varicose vein over the penis. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have a color Doppler,for confirmation of the position of the vein. You may need to have the excision of the vein. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
Is continuous starring without knowledge sign of stroke? | Yes. My coworker is 30 and we witness two episodes of him staring at a picture on the wall zoned out totally until we shook him. Again today we found om standing ocer a sink of running water starring at the cupboard with a water bottle open on the floor draining water. We yelled his name and brought in out of the trance but he remembered nothing. We are concerned and told him to see his Dr. ASAP. Could this be a stroke, or what? | Hello dear, The narration seems to be related to absence seizure with transient cut off from surrounding without loss of posture. Further diagnosis require age of person, any other type of seizure, family history. I will advise you to consult a neurologist and undergo Mri and eeg. Treatment can be started after investigation. Wishing you good health |
Severe stomachache. Taken ranitidine, still pain persists. Suggestion? | Hi. I am having severe stomach ache since last night. Yesterday I had milk in morning and a south indian dish dosa in dinner. Even before having dinner I was start getting the ache. However, after having dinner, the pain became worsen. I had taken medicine ranitidine in the morning. But still no rescue. Please suggest | Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic. if it is a gastritis or a peptic ulcer pain which are very common causes of abdominal pain, you should have got at least some relief with ranitidine and food intake. Since there is no relief, i would advice you to visit your doctor's office to rule out conditions like pancreatitis, cholecystitis, etc. A clinical exam and certain blood tests, ultrasound scan may be needed to come to a conclusion. I wish you a speedy recovery. |
Are premature ventricular contractions, fatigue and headaches interrelated? | I have chronic migraines, fatigue, trouble sleeping, and pvc’s. I’m on magnesium, low dose estrogen patch, 10 mg of Lipitor, and 50 mg of 6 mercaptopurine for hla b 27 symptoms. I’ve been on 6 my, estrogen for many years with no problem. Just started magnesium 6 weeks ago but nothing changed with that except migraines got better. Wondering if PVCs, fatigue and headaches could be related. | Hi, As long as the PVC is concern it does not have any clinical symptoms and it can only be known with the help of EKG, the fatigue headache can be due to some infection viral infection need to be ruled out, second it can be due to some functional disorders migraine could be the cause itself. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
What causes scar on face? | My daughter was born with a scar on her face, under her right eye, near her upper cheekbone. At birth it was white & flat, but now, at 17 months, it is raised. I wonder if it has vernix trapped under it and this is the white coloring. Should we be concerned or is there anything we can do for it? Her pediatrician has never remarked. Thank you. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of scar on face which occurs due to clogged facial pores that get infected with bacteria. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cream rich in Azelaic acid or Kojic acid. Avoid touching or pricking. You should take diet rich in multivitamins. It will lighten pigmentation on skin. use medicated sunscreen such as Tancare rich in SPF 30. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments.You can visit dermatologist/ pediatrician once and can go for chemical peeling or micro abrasion if your symptoms not resolving. Take supplements rich in vitamin C.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari |
What causes right-sided pain in the hip radiating towards mid back and shoulder? | My daughter has this pain on her right side she says its a horribly aching feeling swollen pain that appears to be coming from behind the hip bone all the way up to the back rib cage......almost to the shoulder blade......she didnt pull anything doesnt remember injuring herself at all....painlevel between 5 to 6 on a 1-10 scale 10 being the worst....there are muscle spasms that do hot from time to time especially after couching or laughing | Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.This looks like lower back problem such as discal hernia of lumbar spine. It may require you to do a MRI of lower back and see a neurology specialist.Dr. Selmani |
Suggest treatment for knee pain while folding the leg | i got a fracture 3 months back, my femur bone was broken and my knee was a bit tilted so they did a surgery for me and i had to put a knee brace of a full leg size. Now when im trying to fold my leg its really paining and im not able to fold my leg due to the pain, im really tensed about me. what should i do? | dear sir / madamsince it is 3 months post op in a knee immobilizer , it is recomended to start doing knee range of motion exercises, static quadriceps exercises, initially while doing physiotherapy it will be painful for a week or 10 days.but still it is recommended to do physiotherapy as tolerated to gain your full function.it is not to be worried , and active rom exercises have to be done rigorously.you should do active knee rom exercises, and static quadriceps exercises. |
Is warfarin advisable having a history of blood clots? | My husband has a history of blood clots and is on Warfarin. His level is safe between 2 & 3 and he has been staying right there for over a year. He just had a blood work up and the level increased to 3.5. We have been racking our brains trying to figure out what foods we have eaten that could have affected his level. These are the only things we can think of that we don t normally eat. We had a tuna fish sandwich for lunch one day. He had quite a bit of sunflower seeds last weekend, we had some canteloupe and maybe went over our egg limit when I made some egg salad. Other than this, we cannot think of anything at all that he has done differently. Our doctor s office hasn t called back and this is driving us insane. Can you help us out? Thanks, Karen & Robin Kelly | Hello, Yes, it is a blood thinner. The formation of a clot in the body is a complex process that involves multiple substances called clotting factors. Warfarin decreases the body's ability to form blood clots by blocking the formation of vitamin K–dependent clotting factors. Warfarin dosing is highly individualized and not based on a patient’s weight. Warfarin requires regular monitoring to ensure that blood clotting time or prothrombin time is within the correct range. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH |
What causes pain from the groin area to the legs? | I am experiencing server pain from my crotch to my feet. I ve had a triple by pass in the past. In the last 6months I ve had swelling and extreme pain throughout both legs. The pain often brings me to tears. What caI do to comfort my legs until I see the doctor on Monday. I need relief. | Hi, It's likely a sciatica. You're Vit D level, x lumbar spine AP/ Lat view and further may need mri if x rays are not informative. The treatment for this is physiotherapy to release the nerve compression so may visit the nearby physiotherapist. Till the time you can have tab Neuronion forte once a day which is a nerve vitamin and Diclofenac/Ibuprofen . Also, you should get nerve stabilizer prescribed like Tab Pregabalin will stabilize the nerve and reduce pain. etc. You need to visit orthopedician for all these investigations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
What causes dizziness and slurring? | my partner paul has recently had toothache which has been treated with antibiotics and metronizadole. the toothache has now cleared up but for nearly two weeks he seems confused, dizzy, he loses his balance, bumps into things and is slurring. i am at my wits end any suggestions? | I would suggest you to go for a MRI scan of brain to rule out the possibility of some nervous system inflammation/infection and take opinion of your nearest neurologist as early as possible. |
Will 'fertisure M' and 'oligocare forte' help in treating infertility problem? | i am 29 years old now (male) and got married 1 year before and no child till now and i did sperm count test as well as culture (my sperm count is 72 Million + no growth in sperm when i did culture) and my wife also didi lot of test, the reports says everything is normal. my doctor suggested me to take these tablets ;for me :Fertisure M - 1 tab in morning and 1 tab in nightOligocare forte - 1 tab in morning and 1 tab in nightChrominac-A - 1 tab in eveningUbiq plus - 1 tab in nightfor my wife :Letoval - 1 tab in morning before food and 1 tab in night before food (only for 5 day from the 3 days of her periods)Ovacare forte - 1 tab in morning Fourts B - 1 tab in afternoonPolybion CZS - 1 tab in nightPlease suggest me whether we are right track.....??Thanks,Pandiyan | Hai welcome to hcm both of you were normal you can try ovulation induction with iui for 6 months. If you have normal count and motility you need not take any medicine. Consult with infertility specialist. RegardsDr. Vanithadevi |
Suggest treatment for severe pain in the extremities | 42 year old caucasian male. PMH kidney stones, low vitamin D (mildly low). On allopurinol, vitamin D. shooting pain to all extremities, feels like electrical shocks. Off and on pain difficult to sleep and to work but working full time. No exposure to heavy metals. endocrinology tests are otherwise normal. No diabetes. No alcohol use. No obvious reason for polyneuropathy | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.For which disease you are on Allopurinol? Did you ever ask your physician for it?As per my opinion you have gouty arthritis, because of which you are having pain in distal joints. And for gout only you are on Allopurinol. Although, it reduces uric acid level in blood, for pain relief you have to take Ibuprofen / Mefenemic acid / Diclofenac (NSAIDS) or Colchicin according to physician’s advice.I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Hiren Hirpara |
Kidney failed, dialysis going on, foley catheter. Is kidney working or not? | In the past month, my father's kidneys failed and he is getting dialysis through a chest catheter. He has a foley catheter in place because he cannot relieve himself on his own (seeing a urologist about that). My question is how is it that his urine output is about the same as the fluids he is drinking? I don't understand how his kidneys can't be working if he has so much urine output. Is there an explanation? | Hello. There is a simple explanation for good urine output even though body requires dialysis support. Kidneys have two major functions: 1st is purification of blood with maintenance of acid base electrolyte balance and 2nd is removal of excess water from body. In lots of advanced kidney diseases (more than 90% function of kidney - lost), purification of blood is affected badly but water excretion is preserved due to residual functioning of kidneys. Dialysis is needed when either of them hampered. Best wishes for your fathers health. |
Suggest remedy for pain and bleeding due to injury | Hello - I picked at a splinter. became infected, used peroxide. this hole bleeds undontrolably for a few minutes until I put pressure on and band aid. but band aid keeps it moist. not healing. looks like I have a bright red pimento in there. when I keep uncovered, dry, it raises up out of the hole... god this is gross. Hurts, bleeds all of the time. | Hi.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that due to injury there has been deeper injuries along with loss of tissue and bleeding is due to unhealed areas and infection..I would suggest you to consult a General surgeon and get evaluated and he can advise you a course of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..Injectable antibiotics and steroids can also be given for faster healing..Dressing can be done daily or every alternate day for initiating healing and reducing infection..A tetanus toxoid injection can also be advised..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. |