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Suggest treatment for rash in body

I 31yrs. 5'6" 78kg man.15mnth ago I was suffered rash on body and I went doc he gave some allergies medicine but not effected and he advice to STD check the result was normal and I used allergies herbal cream and after 3 and half month the rash disappeared from then I'm so worry may b because of HIV the rash appeared ? But from then there is no any illness. My weight 3kg increase even I was in tension ...but no idea can suggest me

HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern if this is idiopathic urticarial then you have to take the anti allergic medicine for long time and this is not just finished here because whenever the attack of this allergic reaction is there you have to the medicine again and the best option is Tab Hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in day, take care and have a nice day.

What causes pain on both sides of jaws and under breast?

Hello , both sides of my jaws have been sore for the past 2-4 days I had a very slight cheat pain under my breast about 30 minutes ago. What does this mean? I also had a injury where my face was smashed into a tree about 7 years back and my face was worked on but many surgeon s immediately . Using many stitches in my mouth

HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.Looking to your symptoms you should rule out cardiac( heart related pain) as these are symptoms of heart pain. Once ruling out heart pain you can consult dentist to see for temperomandibular joint pathology. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care.

Suggest treatment for high BP despite taking Losartan

MY BLOOD PRESSURE HAS BEEN RUNNING HIGH, i AM TAKINF LOSARTAN 50 MG ONCE A DAY ALONG WITH METROPOL 25MG ONCE DAILY. i TOOK MY B/P AND IT WAS 174/120 i CALLED THE DOCTOR AND MEDS OF METROPOL 50MG TWICE A DAY mY PULSE IS 64 i AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY PULSE. SHOULD I GO TO THE ER.WARD

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Please, do not worry. It is highly likely the effect of Metoprolol. Metoprolol belongs to beta-adrenergic blocking medicine group. It works by slowing heart beats with less force to lower high blood pressure. Normal resting heart rate for adults is 60 to 100 beats a minute. Please, monitor your blood pressure and pulse everyday and record the values on your blood pressure log book. If you experience confusion, dizziness, fatigue or feeling tired you should contact your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Thank you,Malik Amonov MD

16 year old, abdominal pain, headache, seizure in sleep, metallic taste in mouth. Treatment?

My 16 year old daughter is having abdominal pains. She describes them as constant ache with some sudden pains with movemet. I guess this has been going on since saturday when she was staying the night at her friends house and her friend said she had a seisure in her sleep. She's got headaches and has always complained about them. Now she has a metallic taste in her mouth and it hurts to eat all foods. She also seems to much thirstier than usually lately.

Hi, Constant pain abdomen, episodes of sudden pain with movement and now pain abdomen with all food suggests for further evaluation. Get done USG abdomen and pelvis, blood sugar and complete haemogram as basic investigations and contact your doctor for complete examination(All vitals and general physical examination) once. She may require CNS investigations after her examination. Give her only soft food now and consult your doctor once.Hope this helps you.Regards

Could acidity and less erection be due finax tablets?

Hi, My dermatologist had prescribed me Finax tab and a particular hair oil for cure of hair loss. However after taking tabs for 1 month I noticed increased acidity and also lesser errection. I am afraid that it might lead to impotency so I have stopped taking this tablet now. Please suggest.

Hi,Yes, these are some of the common side effects of finax. The common side effects of finax include headache, weight gain, abdominal pain, and swelling of the fact and lips.Since it acts by preventing the formation of active male sex hormone, it can cause decreased interest in sexual intercourse, inability to have or keep an erection loss in sexual ability, desire, or performance.Ask your doctor for an alternate effective but a safer medicine for hair loss like minoxidil lotion.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician

What relieves the pain in the spine after a L5 spinal fusion?

I had a t2 to L5 spinal fusion for severe scoliosis about 1.5 years ago. I am 14 years old. I have been in a lot of pain and it hasn t ever seemed to get better. Last night I went bowling for maybe 30 minutes and then in the morning I could barely sit up. I also have what feel like bee stings around my scar that last about 10 seconds and then they go away, I think it s nerve pain but I m not sure, they aren t as frequent anymore. Is there anything I can do to help with the daily pain? Tylonel and Advil and things like that help, but not to a point where I feel comfortable.

Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM. The best solution for pain aggravated by any activity is to avoid the activity. In your case since bending forward ia bringing on the pain, avoiding bending and twisting,squating kind of movements will certainly help. However if u start having pain in more routine activities of daily living ,it is better to get evaluated to see whether the process of fusion is complete. Back strengthening and core stabilisation exercises can protect your back against such stresses in the long run.Hope this helps All the best. Regards. Dr.SBK

What does the echo-cardiogram with mild impaired left ventricular relaxation indicate?

Hi. I am a 52 year old woman. Two months After being hospitalized last year with ulcerative colitis, I had dvt/pe. I have been on coumadin since August. When I was discharged from hospital I was on 1 mg coumadin. I have regular pt/inr tests and am currently on 7mg coumadin daily. I have congential lymphedema & have always had ankle & leg swelling, however since pe have much more swelling. Recently had echocardiogram that showed pulomary hypertension, mild impaired left ventricular relaxation, trace mitral regurgitation, mild tricuspid regurgitation w/right ventricular systolic pressure estimated at 55 mmHG indicating moderate pulmonary hypertension.What does all of this mean? Am I at risk for another pe?

Hello ma'am After going through your medical details I would try to explain things to you in a rather simple way. Your echocardiogram reports tells us that you have leakage in two valve one is of mild type and other a bit more. Pulmonary hypertension in your case is due the Pulmonary embolosm u had which happened due to DVT. Impaired relaxation of left ventricle means your ventricle is not able to relax fully during the stage of blood filling in it which is a common age related change that happens in Heart after 45 to 50 years of age. Chances of having a pulmonary embolism in DVT patients are more than other people so you need to take good care of yourself in terms of proper medication, checking your INR periodically and keeping yourself mobile and active.Wish you Good Health

What causes weight gain but6 loss of appetite in babies?

Hey my daughter was 12 weeks early & now 12 month old corrected. She is always having intake problem. Doesn t look like hungry. & having weight gain problem as well. Had lots of blood test & every other investigation but all came normal.. Still having appetite problem what can I give to increase appetite,, is it safe to give aptivate syrup.

Your child do not require any appetite stimulant. He only requires variety of food. Try to feed him from family pot which will be more palatable and acceptable to the child. Take food infront of him an encourage to share the same food from you. Also adding fats like butter oils will increase the energy content as well as taste of the food... Lastly many of these children are iron deficient. Give him Ferium XT drop 0.8 ml once daily for 2 months.

Q. Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?

Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide.

Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->

What are the symptoms of klinefelter's syndrome?

I am 24 year old.167 cms and weigh 75 kgs. I have lead a normal life till now. But i am fat all through out my body , i have breast like chest , fat in my hips and sparse hair in face (mush is very thin) and chest , rest of the places it is fine.I worry if i have klinefelter's syndrome

the only Diagnostic test for klinefelters syndrome is to do a chromosomal analysis or karyotyping.. if positive will show an extra X chromosome..

Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?

Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?

Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online -->

Is swelling in the mouth due to wisdom tooth extraction or infection?

Hi, I had a wisdom tooth out on Mon and 4 days later my mouth is still swallen. How do i know if this is just a normal swelling after the surgery or whether it is infection.Also, I am worried about taking too many painkillers (ibuprofen) as I might be pregnant. I try to restrict it to 3 a day. Is this still too much?

Hello, Welcome to HCM . I have gone through your query, as you have have swelling after wisdom tooth extraction dont worry this swelling happens usually after wisdom tooth extraction for one week, if it persists for more then 15 days then consult your dentist. Dont take Ibuprofen for if you are pregnant it harms you . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.If you have pain then take one tablet paracetamol to relief pain.Hope this will help you.

What does a lump on cheekbone indicate?

I have a soft lump that just appeared suddenly tonight under my eye, right on my cheekbone. I doubt it is a spider bite because I think I would have noticed a spider on me as it s evening. It seems fluid filled,like someone inserted water under my skin. It doesn t hurt or itch.

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion it is mostly due to bite only. Another possibility is skin infection or allergy. So better to consult dermatologist and get done clinical examination. You need removal of fluid to avoid infection in it. So get done proper surgical dressing. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.

What causes irritation and itching on ears?

doctor, my son eleven years old has been irritation and itching in ear.he has been using ear buds regulerly to avoid this disturbance.yesterday we noticed that blood coming from his ear.one month back en ent doctor prescribed medicine to put droped into ear and the wax inside the ear will melt and clean it by using a soft bods,so my son put buds in his ear.yesterday we checked his ear but couldn t find any external wounds.pls advice me the cause of irritation and what will be the next step of medication

Hi, this is acute infection in ear, you should immediately take the child to ENT doctor, get the ear examined. In my opinion antibiotics needs to be started in this child for at least 5 days. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.

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 -->

Any advice for higher levels of monocytes/glucose/alkaline phosphatase and low TCO2/sodium/albumin/creatinine?

My daughters blood test results seem really off. She is 8yrs old the following are high Monocytes% 9.74 ABS. Monocytes 1.07 Glucose 123 AST 48 Alkaline Phosphatase 344 She is low in the following, TCO2 19 Sodium 131 Albumin 2.8 Creatinine 0.5 RDW 11.5 Any advice? She has an appointment coming up at the children s hospital so, I d just like to be ready!!

There are 2 things that catch my attention in this report.one is glucose 123 . now was this a fasting or random sugar ?if it was random, then it is normal, but if it is fasting, you need to be doubly sure that the sample was given after 10 hrs of fasting. No 2 is sodium which is slightly low. Please get a Blood pressure done of your daughter , and if that too comes out to be low, then you need to increase sodium in her diet. Rest all parameters are not worrisome.

Suggest treatment for pain in neck and back

Hi, I have symtom like: got intense pain and sensation on neck and back side of head then reached up to all over head. There after I feel I got drunk and trying to keep awake myself and one of the my eyes cannot focus proper and when I move head feels like I moving my head. This last 3-4 hours.

HIWell come to HCMThis could be due to hang over, and if you want to come out of this condition then you have to stop consuming the alcohol, once you stop this your symptoms would be subsided soon, no need to treat this condition because this is alcohol consumption case , hope this information helps.

Do I have a good follicle size for an IUI procedure?

Hi I have done a follicle study, with multiple ovaries with medication from day 2 to day 7 I took hcg injection when one ovary was 17 by 14 but the bigger one has ruptured after 36 hours the size of the ruptured ovary was 29 by 22. Is this good ova to carry out iui procedure ? This is my third iui procedure so don t want to introduce any infection

Hi, I have gone through your question. A follicle size of 17 mm is adequate and if it has ruptured after hCG injection, then it is a favourable situationfor IUI. IUI done within48-72 hours of follicular rupture.I would suggest you to get your IUI done within the stipulated time.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.

How to avoid chronic bad breath?

Hi,my husband had bad breath since childhood.after marriage,even i got it along with a slight change in voice.my dental hygiene was good.but started getting white spots on my tonsils which was diagnosed as tonsillar keratosis by an ENT specialist.Doctor suggested me surgery in worst case.But i dont want to go for a surgery n i remove those white keratosis with a sterile tweezer whenever it apppear. so no bad breath problem now. but my husband's breath smells very bad now a days. when i tried to see his tonsils,i couldn't see any keratosis or anything. Does he have any other problem? He never smoked or drinked alcohol.Which speciality should i take him for professional help? please suggest me. He is a bit reluctant to visit doc regarding this. Is there a chance that he had the same problem all these time what i am having after marriage?

helloThe reason for chronic bad breath could be either oral related or systemic (gastric problems) (kidney related) (liver problems)For oral related home caretry doing these 4 things regularly twice daily morning and at night 1 proper brushing2 use interdental aids (proxa brush & dental floss) to clean in between teeth areas 3. tongue cleaning is very important (use tongue cleaner)4. start using mouth wash ( for 3 weeks use chlorohexidine and then you can use the milder one like listrein regularly)follow this strict regime of oral hygienealong with this u need professional cleaning every 6 months do visit dentist regularly and if it still persist than u might be having systemic problems.regardsdr rakesh mishra

Suggest substitute for Contin to relieve pain

Currently I am on 30mg ms contin 4 time a day and 8 norcos a day for BP. I still am in pain. I have been taking this for 3 years now. I tried opana but my insurance will not cover it. They will not cover a lot of time release meds. Any suggestions

Over 100 mg of narcotics is considered a high and potentially dangerous amount. Seriously considering methadone is one option. There are a host of options we are supposed to say "CBT, mindfulness, yoga" but they are not evaluated as actually doing anything.

Suggest treatment to remove psoriasis scar on face

I have a psoriasis scar on my face it ocassional flares I'm thinking of using ambi skin bleachCream to lighten it, I used to scratch it inn my sleep and I'm wondering if the skin bleaching cream will worsen it instead of lightening this embarrassing scar

Hi there,Thanks for posting here.You appear to have a post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on face.Avoid bleaches as they may cause more damage.Use a good suscreen with SPF30 daily morning. you can use a mild skin lightening cream containing vitamin c and kojic acid at night.Take care.Hope this helps you.Regards,Dr Shilpa BhatM.D DermatologyBangalore

Suggest remedy for numbness in leg after getting up from a resting position

Hi, My right leg becomes numb after I sit down for like 30 minutes. My dad told me that it had the same issue when I was a kid, which the doctor said was due to being overweight. However the issue still persists even after losing a tremendous amount of weight. I now weigh 53kgs . Kindly advise on what I should do.

Hello,I have studied your case and I think that you might be having disc herniation with nerve compression. I would suggest you to get MRI of the spine to see if there is disc herniation and if yes then it is more then 50% or less. If it is less then 50% then you can be benefitted from back muscle strengthening exercises. if there is severe pain then you can take Pregabalin M at night time. If it is more then fifty percent disc herniation then you will need surgery. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks

Could increased WBC and high BP be signs of something serious?

Blood pressure has been very high recently 148/98 and just checked it and it was 143/83 have had pain in right side near naval swelling of right leg back of thy and right arm went to er for cat scans and blood test ect only finding was high white blood cells I feel weird and no energy what could be causing this

Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms could be related to an infection. The high blood cell count is indicative of an infection. From the other hand your blood pressure values are just slightly elevated. By they are not really concerning. Inflammation and infection can raise blood pressure values. For this reason, I recommend performing further tests to investigate for the type of infection: - a blood bacterial culture- a chest X ray study- a urine analysis- a urine bacterial culture. Antibiotic treatment could be needed in case of a bacterial infection. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Kind regards, Dr. Iliri

Lack of concentration, weaker memory, dizziness, not fresh after sleeping long hours, problem in left back part of brain. Treatment?

SInce few day i feel lack of concentration & also has experienced weeker memory . There is surprising sense of dizziness all the day long & i feel helpless to sort it out (even sleep doesn t help), however i could sleep comfortably but dont feel fresh after getting up (even after hours of sleep). And thus there is a problem in concentrating on things also. I feel the problem is in left back part of my brain . Kindly advice

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Dizziness, weakened memory and lack of concentration could be due to psychological reasons like depression or due to a neurotransmitter imbalance. You need to consult a neurologist and a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation so that specific treatment can be initiated early. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal [email protected]

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 -->

Have difficulty getting pregnant. Bleeding after intercourse. Ultrasound shows polycystic ovaries

hi! Im 33 years old, and i am having a difficulty to become pregnant. we tried for more than 1 year but no good yet.I have worried also because inoticed sometimes i have the spotting or sometimes i bleed after our intercourse.i underwent pelvic ultrasound ( transvaginal ) and it found that i have a bilateral polycystic ovaries. Do i still have the chance to conceive? -please help me

hello. thanks for the query. PCOS produces symptoms in approximately 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age. It is thought to be one of the leading causes of female subfertility and the most frequent endocrine problem in women of reproductive age. Chances of conception with clomiphene is as high as 18-20%. Intermenstrual bleeding is due to hormonal imbalance in your body. I recommend you to get following tests to rule out pathology. Basal USG., thyroid function test, ovarian reserve volume tests, HSG, Your husband semen analysis. If everything is fine , your chances of conception is high even with PCOS. GOOD LUCK REGARDS, Dr Nilofer

How safe is taking Zorcor for cholesterol?

my cholesterol is 241. I am a 57 y.o. female with djd in joints and ileosacral spinal djd for which I recieve steroids injection in my L knee every 4 to 6 months. I have a total knee replacement as of march this past year. My bp is borderline for which I take 1/2 half tab hctz and pain meds along with prilosec qd. My doctor has notified me I had to start Zorcor for my cholesterol. I do not like taking loads of meds. Can my cholesterol elevation be caused bythe steroids injections. I walk and use my wii to exercise daily and water aeorobics 2x a week. I don't want to starttaking more meds especially after reading the side effects. Do I have a valid point?

Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that total levels of cholesterol is not a confident indicator of your cardio-vascular risk. A Total cholesterol/ LDL ratio more than 4.5 could indicate a higher cardio-vascular risk related to dyslipidemia and the necessity of statin intake. From the other hand, it is true that steroids cause elevation of cholesterol levels. So, for the moment, I would recommend some modifications to your diet (reduce saturated fat and increase food rich in omega 3 fatty acids). As soon as you will stop taking steroids, your cholesterol levels will return to normal again. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri

Will positive HBsag affect my married life in future?

helo doctor iam NITIN unmarried ,resently my blood was tested that gives positive result for hbsag is there any danger to present and future i mean for marrage? my father is worried very much about me please give me the clear details and suggestions.thank you

Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may hbsag positive it can be recent infection or past infection. You should go for liver function test and other tests like Hbe, anti hbe etc. If these all comes normal then no need to worry. No treatment is required. If you have active disease then treatment is required. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

What causes unconsciousness and seizures while on medication for BP/diabetes?

my father in law age 78 having sugar, BP, since last 4 months, once in every month he is getting un conscious and then he gets seizure at night 1 AM to 2 AM always. not sure what is happening. he is taking all BP, Sugar , levipil etc medicines regularly. pl suggest.

Hello!I read the question and understand your concern. I would recommend another blood routine test to rule out metabolic changes like uncontrolled high blood sugar which can cause increase in seizure frequency. Another matter is the levetiracetam dosage. It may need to increase. An EEG may be needed.Hope to have been helpful!Thank you for using HCM!Dr. Abaz Quka

Sciatic nerve pain, back pain, numb extremities, tremors, breathing difficulty. Treatment?

My girlfriend has been having some sciatic nerve issues ( back pain , numbness in extremities, etc.). Recently she has started getting tremors (3 times in the last 5 months) in the hands and legs associated with difficulty breathing and feeling like she can t speak without alot of effort. Any ideas on what can be going on?

You should consult a neurologist immidiately. May be see is having a problem which is affecting more than one site.

How to increase sodium level in blood?

I was recently informed that my sodium level is very low 122.0. Iam very concerned about my sodium level. My doctor prescribed fish oil tablets, vitamin D, caltrate 600+D and Ferrous Gluconate. I have the following health problems high blood pressure and hypothyrodism

Thank you for the query.I would like to know your age and gender. Hyponatremia (low sodium levels in blood) can arise due to a number of causes like congestive cardiac failure/liver disease (hypervolemic fluid status), SIADH (euvolemic fluid status) and severe diarrhoea (hypovolemic fluid status). However, one of the commonest cause is intake of antihypertensive drugs like diuretics - hydrochlorthiazide and frusemide.Since, you have a history of hypertension, I would like to know your drug regimen. If it comprises of diuretics (like the ones mentioned above), it may be a cause for your hyponatremia. You can go for extra salt in diet and certain amount of fluid restriction which might help. In case you are on diuretics, these may have to be substituted for another class of drugs for hypertension. If you are symptomatic due to hyponatremia (for eg weakness, slowness, confusion etc), you may need to visit your physician for a thorough physical checkup and further investigations.In some cases hypertonic saline may need to transfused, in a hospital setting, though in your case, it is not required at this moment. Vaptans are a group of drugs administered for Hyponatremia (hypervolemic and euvolemic) under a physician's guidance.Hope this helps you out.

Can I use duphaston pills as contraceptive?

hi doc i want to know if i can used duphaston pill as a contraceptive,coz now im 47 yrs old and i did have my menstruation for 7 months nand my obgyne has given duphaston,but i forgot to ask him if i can used it as birth control pill coz my husband and me are using withdrawal method,so i want to ask if we can stop withdrawal while ill be taking duphaston as a replacement to prevent for me to get pregnant

Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Duphaston is usually given for a number menstrual disorders and helps to regulate the healthy growth and normal shedding of the womb lining. As such it is not a contraceptive. It is a synthetic female sex hormone that resembles the naturally occurring sex hormone.So continue the withdrawal method, if you dont want to get pregnant, you can also try condoms.I hope this answered your question.

Q. I have mixed emotions and unable to concentrate on my work. What can I do?

Hi doctor, I have mixed emotions. Sometimes I am overwhelmed with emotions. But sometimes I am entirely emotionless. I am unable to concentrate on my studies as I am extremely drained mentally. Nothing is making me feel better. If I feel better for some time, at the end of the day, I feel completely numb. I am sleeping a lot nowadays. I am unable to do my work. Please help me.

Hi. I have gone through your problem, and I can understand your concern. It can be due to mood disorder and depression. You need to consult a psychiatrist soon as depression can present with a sleep problem, a decrease in energy, numbness, unable to concentrate on work, and low mood. In such situations, taking SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) can help you.

Could I get pregnant after the treatment for thyroid ?

hello sir/madam,please help me for my question thanks in advance im 28 year old my height is 5 1 and weight 64 kg( my period cycle 30 day ,after my d&c,last year September i went for d&c )on the basis of 17oct 2011 test -my thyroid is 2.74 and have polycystic ovary i am trying to get pregnant doctor give me medicine(m2tone, thyronorm 25mcg) for my thyroid and ovary problem and for regular periods..my periods 14 days late,(came on 20 November).after my D&C MY PERIODS WAS NOR REGULAR(40 days).but with the help of these medicine from last 2 month m periods were coming in 30 days.want to get prego.

Hello.Welcome to HCM forum.You are having PCOS also so it can't be said that with thyroid under control,you will get pregnant.PCOS is associated with adverse pregnancy and birth outcome,whether assisted reproductive technology was used to conceive or not.Keep trying,loose weight and don't loose heart or patience.Keep in regular touch with your Gynec.You will definitely succed.Thanks and good luck.

What causes painful, pea size lump under arm pit?

i have a pea size lump under my arm pit that is painful when it comes out my doc put me on antibotics and it helpes but it came back so i went back on the antibotics again now last night i found another pea size lump on the other arm pit. what do you think it could be.

Hi.Nothing much to worry.This is called hidradenitis, meaning the sweat gland in the armpit are overactive and so you get repeated infections. Keep the area clean with water and apply liquid povidone 2 to 4 times a day.Continue your treatment as advised by your Doctor. You will be fine.

Is Ritalin advisable for ADD or ADHD?

Hello, I recently started taking a version of ritalin extended release beaded delivery? for a possible diagnosis of add or adhd anyways for a few days it was good now I take it every morning keeps my up until 2am and makes me soo sleepy during the day

Dear User,Thanks for using health care magic.Ritalin is one of the first line therapy for the treatment of ADD or ADHD and it is completely appropriate to receive this medication for this problem. In your case it seems to me that you need to take extended release preparation to avoid sleepiness in afternoon or take more frequently with advise from your treating psychiatrist.'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".Thanks

What does mucosal oedema with granular,friable tiny superficial ulcer suggest?

Good day Sir ! My colonoscopy report shows that i have mucosal oedema with granularity,friability,tiny superficial ulcers seen from the rectum to hepatic flexure..Is it a bad sign?? will i be able to recover by proper medication??Please suggest me sir.as i am really worried..

Hello!Thank you for the query.Such colonoscopy result can indicate inflammatory bowels disease like Ulcerative Colitis. This type of disease are autoimmune. Due to immune system hypersensitivity and activation, intestine cells are attacked by host immune system. This causes chronic inflammation and can lead to intestine narrowing, fistulas, bowels obstruction.This is not a cancer, but it is chronic disease. The final diagnose can be established basing on histopathology result.Hope this will help.Regards.

How can heart murmur, LBBB and hypertension be treated in a 59-year-old?

Hi, I m a very healthy/ active 59 year old woman. During a routine doc visit my BP was found to be unusually high for me, 145/80. The doc also heard a heart murmur over my aorta (not previously heard in the past). The doc decided to do an EKG and I was found to have a left bundle branch block. A follow up Echo was normal except for a paradoxical septal wall motion consistent with known bundle branch block. Can you please tell me how this will affect my future health. Am I destined for heart failure?

Hello, As per my surgical experience, the left bundle branch block can develop further heart issues as hypertension, left ventricular failure or else. I recommend to discuss the management guidelines for the same with your cardiologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Have a pulsation above belly button and experiencing pain in lower abdomen. What is the treatment?

Hello,I have had a pulsation above my belly button for about 5 years now. Recently (the last 3 months) the pulsation has been a lot stronger. I can now see the pulsation when i lay down. I have also been experiencing pain in my lower abdomen the last four days and it hurts to press all around my belly button, primarily above my belly button.

Pulsation above belly button are normally seen in thin people which is a normal phemenon however if pulsation are very strong then you may consult a general surgeon to find out the reason behind this. Getting ultrasound done will reveal if some thing is abnormal. Pain in lower abdomen does not seems to have any connection with pulsation as of now however ultrasound will reveal the cause of pain.I would recommend you to visit a Gyne if you are a female or else you can visit a general surgeon Hope this information helps you

How long it takes to recover from hairline fracture in foot?

I AM HAVING HAIRLINE FRACTURE IN MY FOOT..I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME IT WOULD TAKE TO HEEL UP..MY DOC SAID DERE IS NO NEED OF CAST BT I TOLD HIM I HAVE TO GO SUMWHERE ON 25 SO PLZZZ PUT IT SO THAT TILL THAT I CAN WALK WILL IT BE OLRIGHT..I GOT HAIRLINE FRACTURE ON 25 AND GOT THE CAST ON 28TH

Hello,It may take around 30 to 45 days. Till then apply plaster of Paris or slab after orthopedic surgeon consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Restrict your movements. Use support while walking. Hope I have answered your query...Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr Shyam kaleFamily and general physician

What is the treatment for upper back pain?

I have not been feeling so well lately after eating and drinking. I get a pain in my upper back and it speads to my shoulders and sometimes my neck. The episodes last only a minute or two and are accompanied by a little sweating. I am a 49 year old female, that has not really had any health problems.

Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you have not been feeling so well lately after eating and drinking. You get a pain in your upper back and it spreads to your shoulders and sometimes your neck. The episodes last only a minute or two and are accompanied by a little sweating. You are a 49 year old female with no health problems earlier.I think you should check your heart status checked as pain was with sweating so angina (heart pain) should be ruled out.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Suggest a strong painkiller with no side effects for pain relief

I had surgery on my large toe (excisional biopsy) seven days ago. The doctor prescribed Dolo tablets for pain after I left the hospital. I see that Dolo tablets are merely paracetamol. Is there a stronger painkiller that doesn't have bad side effects? My pain is severe. Thank you.

Hi,I suggest you try a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as diclofenac or ibuprofen. These are particularly helpful for pain after foot surgery. You should read the information that comes with these tablets as there are certain conditions which exclude their use such as asthma and peptic ulcer disease.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger

Suggest remedy for abdominal pain in pregnant woman

HI DOCTORS,IM 31 YEARS OLD FEMALE..IM FOUND OUT IN 2009 I HAVE INFECTED IN HEPA B WHEN I GOT MY MEDICAL RESULT IN UAE...NOW IM SUFFERING OF ABDOMINAL PAIN IN MY RIGHT SIDE BODY.WHAT TREATMENT SHOULD I TAKE?IM VERY WORRIED BECAUSE IM 4 MONTHS PREGNANT.PLZ HELP ME.THANKS! WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THIS CONDITION?

Hollow,thanks for question and don't panic,I will try in a best why to guide you,You have a history of hep.b nearly 5 years ago.most of the patients develop the life long immunity after first infection.But now you just have a abdominal pain .. U don't have other symptoms like yellowish discoloration of urine, eyes ,fever..Pain in right side of abdomen may be due to many reasons it may be muscular pain,gall stones,can be simple gastritis,renal colic,apendicities You dint mention any other complaints with the right sided abdominal pain..You will have to go through some blood get your obstretic checkup doneI recommend you to do ultrasound and get you obstretic check up done

Suggest treatment for chronic cough and pain under the arms

I have been having a cough for 8 weeks now. Dry and not very productive. Phlegm is white and thin. I have pain under my right underarm extending from the lateral side to my right chest wall. Most often when i breathe in, cough or move. It is bordering on getting past bearable even with taking pain relief. I m wondering what could be the cause of this as i havent injured (bumped into anything). I am able to do most things recently although i got tired quite easily however since the pain under my arm started, i could barely sleep.

hello Mr. go get a chest xray done as ur symptoms r resembling pleural effusion and show it to a PULMONOLOGIST. cough of more than two weeks can be tuberculosis and u have low grade fever chest pain and feeling dull that can be a pleural effusion which can be caused by tuberculosis

Suggest treatment for amoebic liver abscess

Sir, my wife is suffering from amoebic liver abscess. Allopathy doctors recommend for aspiration using catheter.Though needle aspiration has been done once Is there any alternative treatment like ayurvedic which may absorb pus in the liver and thus avoiding aspiration

Hello,Sorry to hear about your wife's illness.An amoebic liver abscess can completely recover using antibiotics like metronidazole.How ever if the abscess is very large or close to the surface of the liver then medicines should be combined with aspiration as there chances of rupture of the abscess.Aspiration is aslo indicated if she has symptoms like jaundice or severe pain.So if your wife's asbscess large or close to the surface or causing jaundice or pain I would advice to go for aspiration.Hope this helps. Do get back if you have further queries.RegardsDr Samir Patil

Is medical marijuana recommended for psoriasis treatment?

Hi, i have Psoriasis and it started small, but is spreading fast. i haven't tried anything for it yet. But it is always irritating my skin, and i think i might be catching arthritis too. Everyone i have talked to who has it said there doctors recommend Medical Marijuana? should i go for that too?

Hi, welcome to HCM,Psoriasis after long time affects joint and known as psoriatic arthritis.There is nothing like medical marijuana which is prescribed for psoriasis.I usually prescribe Tab methotrexate in weekly dose.super potent steroid mixed in salicylic acid and urea for local application. Emollient for whole body application.All these need medical supervision and titration of dose.Hope this is helpful.Thanks.

What causes movable lump attached to cartilage of throat?

Hi there, I have a marble sized lump that is firm and moves up and down only when I swallow. It seems like it is attached to the cartilage in my throat on my right side. It is approximately 1-2 inches north of my adam s apple and to the right a little bit. My doctor recommened a sonagram. I am just worried. Does it sound like something serious. Thanks

Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.You seem to suffer from-Thyroid nodule.This is the lump to be worried and concerned.This needs to be thoroughly investigated for benign or cancerous lumps in thryoid.FNAC biopsy of the noduel would fix the diagnosis.Hope this reply would satisfy you and would help you to plan further treatmentwith your doctor there.Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next session.Will appreciate YOU,to write your excellent review feedback comments of this service experience, to help the needy patient visitors like YOU, at HCM services.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS

Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction

Having been circumcised at birth I now find loss of sensitivity in the tip of my penis, causing erectile dysfunction. Is there cream that can soften the tip (for increased sensitivity) or some sort of protection that will allow my penis to become more sensitive with time. I am now 56yrs old.

Hello, As per your history, it may be due to performance anxiety For that you can take tablet sildenafil one hour before sexual act. Foreplay will also help Along with that avoid stress. Take balanced diet and proper rest. Discuss issues with your partner Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician

Experiencing burning scalp, itching. Taking fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, baby aspirin, and glucosamine/chondroitin supplements. Should I be seeing an allergist?

For the past month, I have been experiencing burning scalp about once or twice a day, along with itching on my neck and back and sometimes my arms, along with chills. I do not know what is triggering these symptoms. If it gets really bad, I take a half-dose of a children's allergy liquid medication. The first time it occurred, I had just finished my workout at Curves. Now, stress seems to trigger the symptoms. I have not experienced hair loss. I am 67 years old and in good health. I take fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, baby aspirin, and glucosamine/chondroitin supplements. I take 50mg of a thyroid replacement script and Evista for bone density. I have normal blood pressure. Should I be seeing an allergist, or I could start with my primary care doctor. I wish I knew what brought this on of late. Thank you for your attention and reply.

your medicines taking for other problems as for knee problems i think you can get allergy test to find out to which drug groups you are allergic to and plan and recalculate the drugs you are taking after the tests you can change the grop of medicines to safe group of edicines you are not allergic to

Q. What are the ways to improve speaking and swallowing?

Hello doctor, There is a problem in speaking and swallowing.

Hi. Your chest X-ray shows some changes in the lungs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and is likely from any old infection like TB if you had it previously. It can also be from smoking if you were smoking for many years. There are certain changes in the brain which are likely seen in the elder age group. However, at 51 years of age, it is less common to see such changes. These changes are not of serious nature but can be the cause of your problems with speech and swallowing. It can be a part of a cognitive and neurodegenerative condition. Your neck spine is showing mild degenerative changes. Please let me know any doubts you have and I will reply in detail.

What does CT scan report mild anterior positioning of L5 on S1 indicate?

Hello, I am a 42 year old with history of L5-S1 PSFI almost a year ago. Symptoms are still present. Back pain as well as left hip bursitis and pain shooting to my left knee and sometimes down to the shin area. I saw my surgeon who is concerned that I may have an issue with the instrumentation. Not infection, rather my body "not being able to adjust to it". I had a CT scan recently which showed the following: Mild anterior positioning of L5 on S1, minimal spondylosis along the anterior disc marging of L2-L3, moderate diffuse disc bulge at L2-L3 with additional posterior midline disc protrusion at L2-L3 indenting the thecal sac. Any thoughts?

Dear patient First of all why L5 s1 fusion was done? Was it for displacement of L5 on s1 ( listhesis)? Considering your present symptoms possibility of disc prolapse with nerve root compression is more likely. Your CT scan report is showing disc prolapse at L2L3 level. Displacement of L5 on s1 is known as spondylolisthesis and is due to instability. I would advise mri of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine as mri is more sensitive and specific for diagnosing disc prolapse. All the best. Visit expert spine surgeon with mri report.

Chronic lower back pain after an accident. Surgery suggested for gap in the spine. Any other treatment?

my friend had an accident in Jan 2012. at that time she took the bed rest. but recently she is suffering from a chronic lower back pain . after MRI dr concluded that there is GAP increased in SPINE and operation is must. Is it necessary for her to go with operation to get rid off pain.or by exercise, yoga and some Ayurvedic treatment she can be fit.

Accident in jan 2012.Now she is suffering from chronic low back ache.This may be due to various causes like disc prolapse,fractures,subluxation/dislocations of the spine etc.U just mentioned there is a increased gap in MRI.It would be better if u could atleast message the mri conclusion report.With out any reason no doctor suggests surgery.If u have any doubt regarding this, nothing wrong in getting a second opinion from another neurosurgeon.Pls first get another doctor opinion n then think of yoga/exercise as these still aggravate the problem if there is severe disc prolapse/fracture.

What causes heart pounding, sleeplessness and dizziness?

I feel very bad lately, I sudan hands, heart pounding me and I can not sleep because of this, I get really cold and my fingernails change color, also sometimes my head hurts and I get dizzy a lot, too I have heartburn, I recently went to the doctor and the doctor told me it was the product of much stress, and sent me to do any type of study, I am so worried if I have a heart problem

hello there You do indeed seem to be stressed out but a cardiac check up will do you no harm inclusive of an echo tmt and a holter study hope that helps

Rash and flakes on both sides of the nose and forehead. Is it the side effect of taking Tetralysal ?

Hi I hope someone can help me, Basically about two weeks ago I started getting a rash type thing on both sides of my nose , and forehead , its made my skin red around my nose and get very flaky around the area and it becomes soft and grey when ever I wash my face, I dont know what it is but I do have acne and my doctor prescribed Tetralysal for it so it could be a side effect to that? I avoid touching the area as I hoped it would naturally heal, but all that happens it the flakes build up so I m forced to clean it, Its really starting to effect myself confidence, please help what is this? and is it treatable!?

Hello I would be pleased to answer your question Skin around the nose getting flaky and red is a sign of a side effect of the cream or face wash . You should a mild steroid prescribed from your GP . You should use a mild cleanser called Cetaphil Cleansing lotion . It is a temporary flakiness which would surely go away with the steroid cream . Thanks and Take care

What are signs to be watched for after being kicked in abdomen?

friend s 9-yr old daughter got angry with her 6 yr-old brother an repeatedly kicked him in the stomach. He is sore, but has no immediate swelling (now 45-minutes post trauma) and though tender in the abdomen and slightly tender in the ribs, has no difficulty breathing. He has not coughed up any blood, nor is there any in the urine at this time. What signs/symptoms should she be looking for that would require an ER visit? (They are far away and transportation and money are both concerns.)

Hello. I just read through your question.Typically, the first hours after being hit are the most painful. With each passing day he should feel improvement and after several days it should be gone. If the pain worsens of the next 1-2 days, that would be a good time to travel to the ER. If not, you don't have to go.

Suggest treatment for hernia with headache

I have a small hiatal hernia and acid. I do not have heartburn, food stuck in my throat or coughing. All my tests, except for the hernia, came back negative. It has been over 6 weeks now and I ve lost 25 pounds. I don t drink, don t smoke and cannot eat much except Ensure and crackers which some times gets me sick. My upper stomach hurts, I get headaches and feel dizzy. I cannot seem to eat over 800 calories a day. I am 54 years old, 5 6 and currently 170 pounds. Thank you.

Hello,The pain in the stomach can be related to heartburn and the hiatal hernia. I suggest using PPI medication such as Prilosec which is an OTC medication. I also suggest using Maalox three times a day to relieve the stomach acidity.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician

Diabetic, stone detected in kidney. Laser surgery scheduled. Any side effects?

My husband is a diabetic, age 35 and weight 85, height 5 ft 10 and has been detected with stone of size 1cm has severe pain in kidney area. Laser surgey is scheduled for tomorrow as adviced by Dr.Sumit Mehta in MGM Hospital, Vashi. Basically surgery is Ureteroscopic Holmium Laser Lithotripsy . So I would like to know are there any side effects of this surgery ??

Hello, Uteroscopic laser lithotripsy is a surgical procedure to remove kidney stones. The Holmium laser offers a flexible ureteroscopy or endoscopic approach that is considered one of the most advanced in the treatment for kidney stones and uses a laser beam that produces thermal energy that dissolves obstructive tissue. Surgical procedures utilizing laser technology are minimally invasive but may still produce post-surgical symptoms for patients like slight pain or nausea. Nausea is due to the general anaesthesia given. Most Laser Lithotripsy procedures are safe. Common complications include more than one round of treatments to remove the small stone pieces that were left in the kidneys. It may also cause bleeding around the kidneys that may require blood transfusion. The remaining stone pieces can also block the flow of urine and cause severe pain or blockage. A thin stent may be placed in the body after laser lithotripsy to prevent the blockage of the urine flow. Just go ahead with the surgery as this is one of the most advanced mode of treatment for kidney stones. Thanks

What causes weakness and palpitations while on HCTZ?

I am a 55 year old female who is seriously overweight but trying to lose weight sensibly. I am on HCTZ for my tendency to retain water (have had this tendency since my 20 s when I was not overweight), and to lower my blood pressure, which has been slightly high past few years. This morning, I felt weak, shaky, and had palpitations. My bp was 155/88 and pulse was 88. Rested 30 minutes, then my bp was 166/92 and pulse was 90. My resting pulse is normally around 72. I have a doctor appointment in 2 weeks. Do I need to be seen sooner?

Hi,It is better to see your doctor sooner to prescribe a medication and do some tests to find out the cause of your complaints.Take careCome back if you have any further questions

Black spots and pimples on the face. Need an effective cream

sir,i am having lot of block spots and some of pimples too on my cheeks.1s i used PEARL fairness cream.by using that cream i got little bit of colour improved on my face but there is no benefit for black spots & pimples.can i use SKINLITE cream.i heard that there is 2 types in that cream1 is skinlite,2nd is skinlite liva.wat is the difference and which one should i use to get rid of them?plz suggest me sir.

HiWelcome to HCMThe pimples or black spots on the face or body is a result of acne which is an infection of the sebaceous ducts and glands. The effective drug against them is isotretinoin in combination with erythromycin or doxycyclin. You can also apply melacare cream which have drastic effects within a week timeThanksRegards

How can I confirm Guillain-Barre syndrome ? What is the treatment for this disease ?

I was told by my neurosurgeon that I have Guillain Barre Syndrome since May 2011 following a stomach flu . I developed severe neuropathy symptoms with this and have numbness in both legs. I have tightness and pressure in my shoulders, chest and trunk. I am not diabetic but the neuropathy prevents me from everyday tasks and the numbness even prevents me from walking because I cannot feel the ground. I had a SSEP test done today. Will this tell me for certain if I have GBS? Also, how do I get any relief from this neuropathy? I already take Cymbalta, Neurontin and Oxycodone , and I attend physical therapy 3 days a week but with no relief at all. I also have back pain and facial numbness. Does this sound like Guillain Barre in your opinion?

Hello, . Guillain Barre Syndrome or simply GB syndrome is a condition that affects nervous system leading to progressive weakness of skeletal muscles. Sometimes sensory disturbances may be accompanied by muscle weakness (motor dysfunction), however pure sensory disturbances are unlike GB syndrome. Definitive diagnosis can be established by EMG studies, examination of cerebrospinal fluid and detailed neurological examination. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) needs to be ruled out when symptoms are predominantly sensory as seen in your case. A brief course of steroid and other immune suppressant might help you. I encourage you to consult a neurologist if you haven't met one yet for a detailed neurological examination. Review of your earlier tests and if needed re evaluation may be needed. Hope this answers your query. All the best!!

Q. How to heal dry and cracked soles through ayurveda?

Hi doctor,Both my soles are dry and cracked including the center. It is giving more pain, and I am unable to walk. At times, the pain is very severe. Please help.

Hello. I just read your query. Dry atmosphere or some skin disease or thyroid disorder. Revert after four weeks to an ayurveda specialist online.--->

Stomach pain, vomiting, tiredness, headache. Took cyclopam, had yogurt. What is wrong?

HiI am currently in sydney, australia. On Wednesday night, I had a terrible stomach pain and later a big vomit. Took cyclopalm, slept with pain and tiredness. yesterday, no vomits but 2-3 free motions with bit of stomach pain. Took again cyclopalm and had yogurt. But today, am back in office and have already gone 3 free motions in 3hrs. Started having slight fever, headache, tiredness, stomach pain(belly button) also. Please help.

Hello ..Thanks for your query to Health Care Magic ..I read your concern and it seems that you are likely to suffer from Stomach Flu , It will subside in 2-5 days and require no treatment as long as they remain well hydrated.I suggests Oral Rehydration salt solution to prevent nutrient and mineral loss from vomiting and diarrhoea.Loperamide along with antibiotics ( Ofloxacin and Ornidazole ) will help you to overcome Stomach Flu in 2 days. Hand washing, good hygiene, washing produce, cooking foods adequately, and drinking only treated or pasteurized fluids can help prevent gastroenteritis.The prognosis for gastroenteritis is usually excellent, unless dehydration occurs.Hope this information is Helpful .Take care .

Suggest treatment for severe lower right sided back pain

I am having severe lower right sided back pain. It makes my right leg to my knee get numb and weak. Sometimes when walking its like my leg gives out and I have almost fallen several times. The back pain is constant now and has been gradually getting worse for about 5 weeks. It Is almost unbearable. Nothing helps. What should I do?

Hello, You should undergo X-ray or MRI lumbar spine to know about the spine pathology or nerve entrapment. Start sleeping on a hard bed. Maintain proper posture while sleeping, sitting, standing, etc. You may take any skeletal muscle relaxant as chlorzoxazone or tizanidine etc. Start taking any neuro tonic containing methylcobalamin and Pregabalin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician

Q. Can you help me in getting my itching treated?

Hello doctor, I am suffering from itching in different parts of the body for the last three years. It increases during winter season, though it stays in summer season also. I had a past history of head dandruff, face itch and rashes, which was cured and relieved. At present, I am facing problem of itch at my back middle portion, back portion of hair near the back of the neck, stomach, near private parts, some parts of the hand and some parts of the legs. Itch occurs mostly in the evening and at night. When I start scratching some sticky liquid comes out. During last winter, I visited skin doctor and he diagnosed me with scabies. He gave a few creams and medicines, but they were of little help. During summer, I was relieved of heavy itching in body parts, but a few eczema like spots come up in different parts of the body where itching occurs. When I use Lobate GM cream on the affected area I get some relief and visible result within a week, but the spots again come up with itching. I have clicked the photos of my affected area. Can you please help me to get this treated?

Hi. You seem to be suffering from atopic dermatitis. Do you suffer from any allergies? Is there any history of asthma in your family? Moisturizers, which are specially meant for such conditions and other medicines can be used. For example Aveeno or Cetaphil DAM lotion. I suggest Moisturex Syndet soap for bathing and wear cotton clothes. Avoid direct contact of woolen on your skin and wear cotton clothing underneath. Avoid perfumes, pets, heavy curtains and carpets, which gather dust. For itching, I suggest tablet tablet Atarax 25 mg (Hydroxyzine) once daily at night. These measures will reduce the need of potent steroids. Consult your specialist doctor and take the medicine with consent. For further information consult a dermatologist online -->

Suggest treatment for lumps in spine & back

I get large lumps on my spine, back of my head, neck which come and go every month. Sore to touch. I suffer with hirsutism and have been seen by an endocrinologist who says my androgens are "in normal levels" the lumps last about a week every month.

Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. This looks to be due to furunculosis,/ boils. This is due to failure of the skin to adopt to the hormonal changes as you have rightly noticed. Yet you can try this :::Apply liquid povidone iodine twice daily to the area where you get this problem.Take Vitamin A 3 lac units and Vitamin D - 1 sachet daily for 3 days. Also take Doxycyclin daily for weeks - till you get a result. I hope this helps you. No stress is very important... Stress is a cause of many problems.

Trying to conceive for months. Have one kid. Recommendations?

Hi I'm having trouble concieving, we having bein trying for the last few months.i don't think I'm working out my overlation correctly? To the disappointment I started my period this morning and my cycles are very regular! So I would have my next period day later then this month.so next month it would be 26th of aug. we have a son.that was a mirical.my partner had a snip reverse which we was very lucky.i feel pregnant 7 weeks after! So we are worried is it me or my partner! Do you have any serguestions?

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. You should consult an infertility specialist and get husband and your examination and investigations done to rule out the cause then treat accordingly. Good luck. Take care.

What is the best option for ankle replacement?

I had an ankle replacement 11 years ago that failed right about 10 years. I have now had a second ankle replacement along with fusion of the talus and that is now failing to heal around the stem of the prosthesis. The doctor I have been seeing says that the next step rather than extending the stem of the upper leg portion of the prosthetic is to fuse the joint with cadaver bone. is this the best option?

hi . If you have a problem in healing of wound particularly around ankle( ankle region has poor muscle coverage and skin is liable to non healing), then the best option is one which avoids load on skin by reducing the area and fusion will give you a painless joint. For fusion - cadaver bones if available are one of the best choices.

Q. Will Nano-Leo give permanent solution for erection problem?

Hello doctor, I am 48 years old. I am experiencing weak erection and difficulty in sustaining the same. This condition was observed 10 years back. Also, there is premature ejaculation. Other physical ailments that I have are, I am suffering from hypertension and taking Amlopres-L (Amlodipine and Lisinopril) for the last 10 years, high cholesterol and triglycerides. My cholesterol level is 225 and triglyceride is 200 for the last 12 years. I used to do frequent masturbation in early age. I do have erection during morning hours many times, particularly after sound sleep or if I had long walk previous day. I am having Sildenafil 25 mg or 5 mg Cialis, which is effective enough. But, I wish to get rid of tablet support and live natural way. I consulted urologist today and he prescribed me Nano-Leo capsules and Modula 5 mg for 10 days. I wish to have your second opinion on this. Please guide.

Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online -->

Could penile redness be due to friction to sensitive skin?

i was out last night with a girl i guess things got out of hand and we began to fool around all our cloths stayed on but there was physical activity. a lot of rubbing occured, this morning i realized that my penis was red in some areas and it looked like maybe i had lost some skin, i put some cleansing alcohol on the areas and they burned a lot. is the redness just because of the friction to the sensitive skin? under where it looks like some skin rubbed off there is a little tiny bubble that looks like puss of some sort it may be a burn please help me i dont know what exactly it can be.

Dear User, Thank you for your question, yes the redness is related to excessive rubbing. dont use alcohol on it this might irritate the area more, which probably caused the tiny papules filled with puss use some cream antibiotic on it no cortisol. I would recommend you visit your doctor for proper physical examination he might need to prescribe a course of antibiotics for you.Please rate as 5 if you found helpful.best regards,Dr. Nazzal

What causes severe cough at night for children?

Do you think it is just allergies or could it be reflux?My son is 2 and he has a history of health problems he was on zantac for reflux at 3months old till he turned one. He has had heart problems and has chronic bronchitis. For the last week he has had awful coughing spells all night but not a single cough during the day

Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Severe cough during night time is the symptom of whooping cough.You need to exclude allergic cough and ofcourse asthma.Erythromycin is the drug of choice.He also needs bronchodilator like salbutamol and sometimes steroid like prednisone if cough is severe,Hope this reply is OK for you .Please feel free to ask further queries if any.DrM.V.Subrahmanyam.

How to treat recurrent rashes on the lower legs and feet caused by insect bite?

I am a 64 yr female. I have Parkinsons, rheumatoid art, fibromyalgia , hemochromatosis, and was bit by a tick and had RMSF. This was in August. Took 14 day doxycycline, now rash has come back on lower legs and they/feet swollen. Taking 21 day doxycycline have took about half of meds. Went to ER Fri night. They said to just continue Med. My face arms and body feels like I ve had a sunburn. Stayed 3 days in hospital last week. Sent home to continue Med. What should I do? Found the tick on August 8,17.

you should start homeopathic treatmenti need to see all reports please message me inboxabha arc of lifedrkinjal [email protected](+91) 9173488480

Why there is change in semen?

I am kallman syndrome patient. I started to take testesterone. and when I planned to get married and have baby, i started taking HCG injection as prescribed by my endocrinologist. I have noticed that my semen structure changed after starting HCG. it became thicker, less in quantity and slower in ejavulation. I was told the HCG injection will be followed later by another injection for the sperm production ! .. my concern is the change in my semen !!!

Higreetings. You are absolutely right.you have been given hcg injection which will be followed the FSH.sperm production will start after starting FSH but will take some time.Injections should be continued until sperm production starts and till fertility is achieved. The quality and quantity of semen will change as the hormones start acting on your testicles.hope my answer helps you. Regards

What causes pain around the groin area?

Had hip replacement on 9/13/16. Recovery went well until December 2016. Pain near my groin area where the hip was replaced. Went to my surgeon, did x rays, no issues. Gave me Meloxicam and the pain went away in two days. Took the the Meloxicam for the past two months and now the pain has returned just as bad. Can there be some other issue other than my hip. Going on vacation in two weeks and can barely walk.

Hi, The pain in the hip after a hip replacement can be due to a muscle spasm, scarring or a loose implant. You need a proper examination and CT scan to find the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon

My father is suffering from different kind of urine infection

hello sir, we are from bangalore,India, my father last year he got RBC in the urine and then got right kidney nephrectomy. after 10 months he has seen the same RBC and then tested for the culture and then by systocopy they found some satilite leisons in the urionry bladder and then they have removed by using the laser turb. he has been medication of BCG for 6 weeks after the last dose , the urinary freqvency has increased every 10 mins, then given for culture , they found that as ECOLI. the doctors gave amicacin for 5 days as I.V. B.D. even after the course there is no improvement, but now the creatine level is 1.8. for the BCG vaccination they have put a stunt for the kidney so as to travel to kidney. presently the stent is there for the kidney. can you suggest us the suitable suggetion what may be the reason regards, jeevan [email protected]

Thanks for the query U have not commented on the prostate, it might be enlarged. Urinary incontinence can come in enlarged prostate, uti, neurological disorders, urethral defects. Nothing else can cause urinary incontinence Have a healthy living

Suggest treatment for blurred vision in a child after a head injury

my daughter hit her head on a table about 2 months ago. she has occasionally mentioned a headache, neck pain, ear tenderness and now states blurry vision. I had forgotten she hit her head, and did not write it down. she only told me about the blurry vision within the last 2 weeks. she is 5. i took her to the dr and we thought she could be having a reaction to zithromax. she is being treated for walking pneumonia. she told me on thursday that her eyes have been blurry occasionally since she bumped her head 2 months ago.

Dear parent,We usually tend to overlook complaints of small children.If, as you have mentioned , has hit her head and now she has blurry vision, its better to see an ophthalmologist and a neurologist ASAP.Don't neglect.

What causes irregular heartbeats?

Hi I have irregular heartbeats I've done a stress test and been on a 25 hour heart monitor. Now I am having these irregular heartbeats more often and minor head pains could this be serious. Also, I have been suffering from mild anixety attacks since September of last year. With the anxiety attacks will i ever get over them and what would you reccomend me to do Im 24 years old and dont want to turn to meds. What can i do to get back to myself.

hello,Irregular beats occurs due to atrial fibrillation, so this diagnosis must have been confirmed on holter monitoring. After diagnosis is confirmed, you need to be started on medicines which will maintain you in regular rhythm. So I need to know some details like report, ecg etc so as guide you further.

Reason for getting white spots behind molars for 2 year old

My 2yr old has just about finished getting her 2yr molars. We are waiting on the last tooth on the top to come thru. However it looks like there are white spots appearing behind her bottom molars. Can't tell yet if they are teeth or not. What could this be?

thanks for your query, the white spots could be the underlying tooth which is displaying through the gums or it can be because of the opposing tooth hitting on that area resulting in hyperkeratosis. nothing to worry the tooth will erupt. if any pain or swelling consult a oral physician. i hope my answer will help you. take care.

No pregnancy even after taking deviry for hormonal imbalance and unsuccessful ectopic pregnancy for 2nd child?

I am 38 years old and have a 11 years old daughter I had a second marriage when my daughter was 9 years old, with my 2nd husband I had a ectopic pregnancy in 2012 and ever since trying for a 2nd issue but no use, I am having irregular periods from year JUNE 2013 and in Jan 2014 my doctor advised me Deviry for hormonal balance but no preg has resulted.

Hi,Welcome to HCM.Irregular periods imply oligo/anovulation. The problem won't be solved by taking Deviry for one cycle. First, we need to check your ovarian reserve with one blood test AMH. Irregular periods can happen at both extremes: that is high ovarian reserve (PCOS) & low ovarian reserve. If reserve is good, go for ovulation induction medicines. If its low, you need some active treatment, may be IVF/ICSI.Hope this helps you.Regards.

What causes tingling sensations in the body despite taking Gabapentin?

Hello, I suffer from a condition in my abdomen/stomach where my sensory nerves are in a constant state of excitation. It feels like I m in constant contact with electricity. It started shortly after I had open heart surgery to correct a birth defect. I take 900mg of Gabapentin daily to keep it in check but this only fixes 85% of the problem and comes back quite quickly if I miss a dose. I have been to every doctor at Kaiser and no one seems to know how to help me. I wish to discuss

Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It is not the disease condition in pure form that can be discuss or managed but it seems to be the psychological condition you must be having so the gabapentine is there try to come out the stress and anxiety and depression, you can continue taking Gabapentine but along with that condition may needs some antipsychiatric drug and for that you will have to consult the psychiatrist Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.

Q. I have chronic sinusitis and unbearable pain above the molars. What can be done?

Hello doctor, A few months ago I had a right side upper molar issue. I went to a clinic and was given an antibiotic, but it did not help. I went to the clinic after some days, and I asked for Clindamycin and still there was no result. The dentist tapped on the tooth, and there was no pain. He surmised it as chronic sinusitis. I purchased a lavage apparatus and all kinds of nasal sprays. The pain was really bad because I thought it might be a viral infection. I used Tylenol after reading how to deal with the pain. Though I know that Tylenol is not the correct drug for my pain, it worked for some time. Now I get unbearable pain (burning sensation) above the molar on both sides. I started using Tylenol many times a day. I am not addicted to it but thought of getting relieved from pain for at least six hours. Kindly advice.

Hello. You need to get a professional evaluation because your symptoms may lead to septal perforation, nasal bleeding and permanent loss of sense of smell. I would advise going for nasal endoscopy if you were to do that then follow it up if needed with a CT scan of nose and sinuses. If there is any sign of infection go for a sample culture sensitivity and take the most appropriate antibiotic after the culture sensitivity report comes from the microbiology lab which usually takes three days. If there are no signs of infection, you can have some nasal saline douching with steroid nasal sprays and nasal anti-inflammatory steroidal sprays.

Is there a permanent cure for epilepsy?

Hi I ve had epilepsy since I was 18 months old been on lots of meds phenytoin,phenobarbitone,tegretol,Epilim which caused my children to have fetal anti Convulsant syndrome and now I m on Lamotrigine. In Nov 2011 I had 6 grand mal one after another fitting for just under a hour, then 2 further grand mal following day. Since then developed focal partial seizures which are between 3-6 a day and last about 4 minutes. They feel like having a stroke causing numbness down left side,slurred speech,dribbling and shortness of breath with chest pain. Consultant has advised me to now also go back on Epilim along with Lamotrigine but bothered about side effects even though not planning anymore children. I also butrans patches 55mg for low grade spina bifida along with codeine,paracetamol, vitamin D3,Meloxicam,docusate and laxido. I really need to be seizure free with my children s condition and ow can t drive but live rurally any ideas what s best,feeling desperate and trapped right now.

Hello and welcome to HCM,Epilepsy is a chronic disease which is controlled by different modalities but no permanent cure is available.Depending on the type of seizures and frequency of seizures, medications are prescribed.The dose and type of medicine is varied depending on the symptoms.Surgery is also done in a small percentage of patients but not much success is obtained by surgery.You need to stay in constant contact with your doctor, and take correct dosage of medicine.Do not plan further pregnancy as the medication have a deleterious effect on the fetus and it will be difficult to take care of babies in this state.Avoid activities which involve balancing.You will have to manage your condition and stay in touch with your neurologist.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal

Q. I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way?

Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract. Before circumcision too, I have the same problem. Please help.

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What can cause blood in my sperm?

I am 69years old and ive noticed blood in my sperm , it is of a light colour. red.This happend a couple of years ago so i stopped taking my sinversatin tablet and it seemed to do the trick,how ever ive started takig them again about 4 weeks ago and this has happend again.

Higreetings. I don't think it's because of statin you are taking. Do you have similar discolouration while passing urine.I suggest you to consult an urologist at the earliest to rule out any abnormalities of prostate or related organs.BECAUSE one of the cause of blood in semen is either an infection or lesions in prostate or genital organs if there are no external injuries. hope my answer helps you. Regards

How is a physical examination of body carried out?

I'm a 28 yr old male. I went to a family practice doctor for the first time this week. She was very caring and concerned with my health it seemed, but she didn't perform what I thought was a full physical exam. She checked my heart and lungs listened to my abdomen but only used one hand to feel my abdomen. She gave me an ekg and that was it. Is that typical for a free time new patient exam? And is it rude to go see another doctor to see if I'd be happier with someone else before I make a decision to pick a family doctor for my self?

Hi, If only you have any particular issue regarding any system, a special examination of the particular system will be done. Otherwise this is it. If you are planning for a service or out of country, the prostate examination will be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist

Which experienced nephrology doctor in Europe can we consult for kidney problems ?

Hi doc! My husband's kidney haw been removed since he was two years old! His other kidney was in danger too, but he went to england and after a certain treatment they said that his kidney was allright, with a small hydronephrosis!! H e made now an ultrasound of his kidney and they suggested to put something to his kidney so that he can let out his urine!Please suggest me the best nephrology doctor in Europe! We leave in Greece! For now his blood creatinine is 1,80 ,ure:25 , K+ :3,8. Ιn the urine his creatinine is 1536,30 , his K+ is 39 ,his urea is 11,70 and his lefkwma (i don t know how to translate this, maybe albumine) is 369. Please tell us what we should do because here they tell us that he is about to lose his kidney! Suggest us the best nephrologist in Europe and tell us your opinion about the tube that they want to put him to his kidney to leave the urine!!! Thank you very much in advance!!

Thanks for the query. The reports are looking reasonable. Does he have fever? Make sure he is passing more than 900 ml of urine per day and he has no swelling over his loeg and has no breathlessnes.. I am sorry i do not know any nephorologist in europe. Have a heallthy living

Does warfarin cause large bowel thinning?

warfarin (5 years)for couple of DV thrombosis..recently discontinued neurophen cos of sore stomach...past history of ... colitis/diverticulitis....recent very small amount of red mucous on toilet paper.and occasional v small blood traces ... does warfarin cause Large bowel thinning...?

Hi,Warfarin is unlikely to cause large bowel thinning. Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant ('blood thinner') commonly prescribed to treat and prevent clot formation such as in deep vein thrombosis. Its common side effects include bleeding, necrosis of the subcutaneous fat, and a number of drugs and food interactions. Based on the history you seem to have bleeding from the large bowel apparently caused by warfarin. I advise you to consult your treating to adjust the dose of warfarin to prevent bleeding from the bowel.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician

Is reintroducing a soiled pacifier in the baby s mouth dangerous?

Good evening, I have a daughter who just had her first baby 6 months ago. The baby is using a pacifier. My daughter and her husband have 5 dogs and 3 cats so there floors are dusty. In addition they live in Tucson, Az. Every time the baby drops the pacifier from her mouth, they insist that it is fine to put it right back into the baby s mouth w/o washing it off. My granddaughter seems to have a constant cold and I am concerned that it is related to always placing a pacifier that is not as clean as it should be in her mouth. They claim their Dr. said it was alright to place It in the baby s mouth after being on the floor as this will build up immunities. I worked 23 years in a state health department and we never utilized that idea with with our new mothers in parenting classes. I not sure they have discussed with their Dr. that the house has 8 animals in it. What do you suggest I do in this situation. I m thinking of accompanying my daughter and the baby to her next Pediatric appointment and inquiring about this situation. They may have not shared with the Doctor the number of animals in the house which causes a great deal of dust and dirt. Am I correct that it is very unsanitary to keep reintroducing a soiled pacifier back in the baby s mouth and this could lead to health problems for the baby. Thank you in advanced for your thoughts. Edna Vajda

using pacifier is not recommended by any pediatrician now a days.. because it the medium or source of infections to the kid.. having pets in home is also not recommended because it's fur or hairs might trigger asthmatic attacksa and toxoplasmosis infection in children.. what ever the doctor said was worng.. I don't agree with his words.. better consult any pediatrician for opnion.. getting immunity by using soiled pacifier is a myth.. don't allow you kids to have pacifier in mouth,, it is dangerous.

What causes cough, appetite loss, little energy in a diabetic having dialysis?

my husband is receiving dialysis 3 times weekly he sometimes has fluid around his heart and a little bit of oxygen seems to make him feel better. He coughs a lot and has reduced appitite and little energy is this serious. He is also diabetic and with having no interest in eating he doesnt want his insulin.

Hi,All these symptoms indicate that he has excess of water and salt in his body and lungs.The best for this will be to restrict salt intake to 3- 3.5gms daily alongwith restriction in fluid intake

Suggest remedy for high BP

My brother is reading Osho s books from last 6 months. But now days he is very panic about all the things. He is thinking about all positive things. These days his BP is high & he is out of control. Now he is admitted in the hospital. Kindly suggest treatment & doctor reference.

Hello, I would explain that his symptoms could be related to anxiety or arterial hypertension. For this reason, I would first recommend trying to treat anxiety, with a low dose of alprazolam. If high blood pressure values persist, I would recommend starting anti-hypertensive drugs. In such a case, an ACEI (lisinopril, ramipril), would help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

What causes giant platelets with carcinoma?

hi doc, I m a woman who was tested +ve br.carcinoma in 2009, I had 6 cycles of chemo. Now I am on harmonal therapy from last 2 yrs. from last 1yr n 8 months i was not having periods.. I had undergone D&C in March 2011 coz of endometrial thickness. Now again I am to be operated for removal of my uterus n ovaries coz of heavy bleeding. I have done pre surgery tests day before n the reports say m having GIANT PLATALETS. I m worried very much pl. help...... Age: 37Yrs wt: 62 kgs ht: 5"4

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have giant platelets. Don't worry about that. Giant platelets may be seen in many normal individual. If your other parameters are normal then you can go for surgery. It has no significance with normal count. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

What causes back pain after getting hit on the kidney area?

I got hit really hard last night by an adult male with an elbow to my kidney while playing soccer. I had the wind knocked out of me and some difficulty breathing for a while. My back is throbbing where I was hit and occassionally I get a shooting pain or spasm. It s painful everytime I move. Is it most likely a really bad bruise or could I have some internal damage? I haven t seen any bruising yet.

Hello, I suggest you to take an appointment with your doctor to make urine test, abdominal ultrasound and X-ray. It is possible to be a kidney contusion or and damage of rib bones. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician

Suggest treatment for Meniere s disease and dizziness

I have dizziness even when i lay down. I eat and the food taste like metal and i get noashes and dizzy even right after i eat. I know i have meniers desease but it got to a point that even my dr.dont know what s going on. I also tend to cry almost everyday without any reason.

Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have Meniere s disease and dizziness . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take antihistamine and anticholinergic drugs like meclizine and scopolamine. Avoid bending forward and drink green tea with ginger thrice a day . Apply dry warm compresses on ear. You should take oral broad spectrum Antibiotics to treat the infection. Put anti-inflammatory ear drops. You should maintain complete hygiene of ear canal. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined , who may order CT scan , rotatory chair test along with taking history. Start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may also recommend hearing aid , meniett device , steroid injection or vestibular therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari

Is short term memory loss and long term memory loss curable? What is the duration for cure?

My friend had a tumour near the spinal cord and she had a surgery to remove it. But on the next day she started to bleed too much and she lost her memory. Her heart also stopped once. Now she cannot remember anything in the past and she forgets everything happened on the next day. Is both of the short-term and long-term memory loss curable? How long does it take usually? thank you

Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your friend most likely suffered from cardio-respiratory arrest, leading to reduced blood and oxygen supply to brain. Loss of blood and oxygen supply to brain results in damage to vital brain areas, including the areas for memory. The chances of recovery of short term and long term memory depends on the extent of damage to brain, which in turn depends on the duration of stoppage of heart.In any case, we expect recovery over time.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.     Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: My blog:

Why am i feeling heartbeats in surgery area in lower lumbar spine?

Every once in a while, when I to something like hanging laundry on a hot day or something like that I can almost feel my heartbeat in my lower lumbar spine where I had surgery. It evens hurts and makes my body bounce to my heartbeat. Could this be serious?

HIThis could be from an abdominal aortic aneurysm and I suggest you let your doctor know about it and I would get a ct scan of your abdomen to check for that

How to manage the bruising on thigh and headache following a fall?

I fell from stairs and now have a huge bruise on my right thigh (side) I hit the same spot at least 4 times. Nothing with lower back. I have a slight headache and the bruise (about 3 inches) hurts only when I touch it. What do you recommend? Should I go to urgent care?

Hi,GET xray of affected thigh done in AP VIEW and send me the report.You should not ignore all that visit ER immediately if possible.Thanks

What causes scabbed tonsil if wisdom teeth is been taken out ?

My tonsils look as if they're scabbed, I got my wisdom teeth out about a week ago and have been struggling to keep the holes clean but it's so difficult. there is no pain in my throat just unaccountability. do you know what this could be? could it be from bacteria after getting all four of my wisdom teeth out?

Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. This scab which you are mentioning can be because of throat infection, as wisdom tooth extraction does not cause these kind of scabbing.So better once you visit an E.N.T specialist. Hope it will help you.

Is it to be concerned about the child have red stool?

my eleven month old daughter is having red paste poop what is it? She has a dairy and soy allergy and her diet has not changed no new food she has been sick for a couple of weeks and with repeat ear infections and she does also have asthma. She can not seem to get over this cold even with antibiotics. She has been very irritable and fussy and her poop has been like this off and on for almost two weeks. What should I do?

Hi...the possibilities are -1. Antibiotic associated diarrhea2. Cow's milk protein intolerance3. Infective diarrhea or bacillary dysentery.I suggest you get a stool routine test done and followup with your pediatrician. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Regards - Dr. Sumanth

What precautions should be taken to get control over high BP?

Hi doctor i am 58 years recently i hae developed B.P 230/120 and after medication and care under a cardiologist it has come down to 150/90 with the followoing findings FBS - 108 PPBS - 211 HDL - 35 LDL - 160 TG - 178 the following medicines were prescribed T.AAMLONG 5 MG 8 AM / 8 PM T. PREZAR-H 9 AM T. PROLOMETXL 25 MG 8 AM T. ZOLERAB 20 MG 7 AM T. ROSUFIT 20 MG 9 PM WHAT PRECAUTIONS COULD I TAKE TO GET CONTROLL

Hello dear and thanks for posting your query here.Your FBS is slightly on higher side, so just get it repeated after a week or se and also get HbA1c blood test which will tell you about the long term status of your blood sugars over last 3 months.Also inaddition to ensure to take regular BP medicines, you need to take cert precautions like 1. cutting down your daily salt intake to upto 6 grams2. Daily exercise like brisk walking for atleast 30 minutes (at least 5 days in a week).3. Maintain proper weight for your height that can be calculated from BMI.4. Do meditation and yoga.5. Eats lots of fruits and fresh vegetables. I hope this information would be of help to you.Thanks and all the best.

Suggest treatment for weakness in left leg due to MS

Dear doctor , I have been diagnosed with MS in 2007. Have been coping without RX medications of any sorts . Have been having weakness in left leg, from the hip down, difficulty climbing the stairs , as well as going gown, mainly going up. Do you have any therapy in mind? I d really appreciate any suggestions Anita

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Question : Suggest treatment for weakness in left leg due to MSAnswer : Treatment for weakness in left leg due to MS involves two broad approaches 1. Treatment of Weakness 2. Treatment of MS Treatment of Weakness is by a. Physiotherapy b. Exercises c. Splints etcTreatment of MS is by a. Anti Inflammatory Agentsb. ImmunoglobulinsHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care.

What is the painful bump on the tip of penis?

Yes I have a lil bump on penis head it is painless and was rising up lil from head of penis. The skin on it came off. And it bleed a lil not much at all very lil and now it has Like plasm and if u touch it now it hurts a lil. What is it? I am uncircurimsied and all bump shows after sex or masturbating

HelloI appreciate your concernLooking at your description this could be due to infection of the head of the penis may be due to STI or infected ulcer may be due to trauma during rough sex or an allergic reaction.I would like further information to guide you betterIf possible upload a photograph?do you feel any burning sensation in urine or increased frequencyYour age and relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic disease Any recent exposure to unprotected sex?You should ask your doctor for few investigations to confirm the diagnosis like Urine culture and sensitivity test and VDRL test.Maintain good hygieneWash and clean it with antiseptic solution or soapYou can apply antiseptic ointment externally.Use condom during sexNeosporin powder can be sprinkled upon the clean siteHope this answers your question please feel free to ask for more clarificationThanks and regards