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Q. Does cervical spondylosis cause dizziness? | Hi doctor, I am suffering with severe dizziness. Please help. | Hi. Please revert back with the above details to a neurologist online --> |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why? | Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached. | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> |
What causes liver inflammation? | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi my husband's AFP tumor marker was 8.7 H the dr thinks its liver inflammation due to alchohol? He only had an U/S no other CT or MRI. What other scan or test could he have to Rule out Liver CA or Pancreatic Ca.? He has ascites and upper r abd pain. | Hello,I can understand your concern for your husband's health1) Ascites is due to less production of protein by liver. This indirectly indicate inappropriate liver function. This may be due to alcohol drinking since long time.2) Alcohol drinking affect liver by replacing normal liver tissue with fibrous tissue and these changes can be detected on USG abdomen as cirrhosis of liver.3) Normal AFP value and no structural changes in liver or pancreas does not warrant need of CT or MRI for further evaluation.4) It is important to have complete liver function test first to rule out liver dysfunction due to alcohol. If this is the case then MRI with liver protocol would be recommended for further evaluation.Hope I answered your query. If have any further query then I would be happy to help you.Have a good day! |
Could I contact yeast infection from wife and what are the symptoms? | male yeast infection For the past 2 years my spouse has been having problems with her vaginal area every time she goes to the doctor they say she has a lot of bacterial build up. which causes her to have so many yeast infections.so my question was could this yeast infection have been pasted on to me. i never heard of a male contracting this infection.if so what are the symptoms and how would it look? | HelloThanks for query .Your wife has been proved to have yeast vaginal infection since 2 years .There is every possibility of this infection getting transmitted to you through unprotected intra vaginal sex .The symptoms of genital fungal infection in male are 1) Itching of genitals especially foreskin and glans penis in sex .2) Discharge from the urethra .3) Rash and cracking of the foreskin 4) Collection of smegma beneath foreskin .5) Inability to retract foreskin (Phimosis)Dr.Patil. |
What causes the feeling of air bubble in chest with fluttering in heart? | hi there. lately I have been feeling like there is a collapsing air bubble in my chest, that flutters my heart a little and kid of takes my breath away while it s happening. it has been happening for a couple of weeks now. I am 40 years old. Also, I have been feeling a lot of stress too, wondering if this is related to that. thanks Brian | hellothank you for posting your concern hereyour symptoms sound non specific. this air bubble in the chest may be related to hyperacidity. take a course of antacids tab patoprazole 40 mg twice daily before meals for one week then once daily for two weeks. Also maintain a good diet regimen. eat in regular intervals and at the same intervals. eat slowly. people who eat in a hurry tend to "eat" air with the bolus of food, leading to air bubble type sensation in lower chest/abdomen. hope this will solve your problems. thank you |
What could it be if had itchy, large spots of redness on leg? | I have had large spots of redness with what looks like a pimple in the middle show up on my leg they itch very bad and hurt when pressed on my son now has a large one on his side and a strange rash that i had as well in his armpit what can this be and should we go to the hospital | Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Tinea corporis, a kind of fungal infection.I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link: you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda |
What causes aching feeling in groin area and testicle? | I have no bumps or swollen areas and my urine etc is fine. 2 days ago I was lifting heavy doing alot of squats etc in fitness. Later that evening my left testicle kind of tingled and the next day I have felt a greater aching feeling in my groin area radiating back to my left testicle. Its not an intense pain but its uncomfortable. Whats goin on? | Higreetings. Since your pain started after a heavy work it could be a traumatic injury to the groin area and left testis.When you have pain in the testis ,pain will radiate to the groin area as testis is connected with spermatic cord and it's structures.If there is a weakness in muscles near the groin area chances of hernia after lifting heavy object is there.so if you feel so avoid lifting heavy object. Some times inflammation of the spermatic cord can also cause a dragging pain in testis and groin. If there is swelling or severe pain you should consult a urologist to rule out torsion of testis.Or else can try some analgesic tablets.If no relief consult an andrologist.hope my answer helps you. Regards |
What is the treatment for b12 deficiency? | I was diagnosed with a B12 deficiency two months ago? I was at 118. Post taking the B12 shots it rose to 879. I stopped taking the shots and was put on one pill (Nurokind Plus) per day. Now I am on 495. Is this the right range since I occasionally get goosebumps/chills in my head. The genesis is head and then moves it across my should body but not to my legs or waist.. Please advise | Hello,this level of vitamin B12 cannot explain your symptoms. 495 is within normal range which means that other cause have to be sought. Sometimes oral vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed adequately but this is not usually so with doses that equal to (or exceed) 1000mg. If the pills you're taking are 1000mg or more then this is supposed to suffice. Checking your vitamin B12 would be helpful to guide treatment.I hope I've helped!If you'd like more information on this subject, please let me know and I'll be glad to answer.Kind Regards! |
What causes hypertensive and congenital heart disease? | cardiopulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosislist said I also had hypertensive heart disease and congenital heart disease this is coupled with pulmonary embolisms and deep vein throm - first question is the heart diagnosis what does that mean and what might be a prognosis with these diagnosis | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that cardiopulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis are not related to congenital heart disease and hypertensive heart. But both these disorders can complicate the situation. It depends on the type of congenital heart disease you have. An abnormal communication like patent foramen ovale, could be a risk factor in this situation for paradoxical thromboembolism to the brain and other organs. In such case this congenital defect should be treated by a surgeon. Regarding hypertensive heart disease, it is important a better control of high blood pressure in order to stop the progression of this disease. You should discuss with your cardiologist on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, DR. Iliri |
What causes cyst in kidney and swollen liver? | My father has stone in gall bladder and also suffers from high blood pressure and just found his liver is little swollen and he has cyst in right kidney...Is it dangerous? what could be cause for this and effects for this problem? and what should be done ...His age is between 60-70 years...height 5'3" weight 53kg pls advice | Hi,Thanks for writing in.A small cyst measuring less than 3 cm in diameter in the kidney is normal at his age. In 60 and 70 years, there can be two small cysts in each kidney and still it can be taken as normal. Please do not worry for kidney cyst if it is small. No medicine is required for it.Gall bladder stone has to be evaluated in detail. A single stone up to 10 mm in diameter can be left alone and nothing needs to be done. If there are multiple stones then liver function tests are done for jaundice and any obstruction to flow of bile due to stone. The common bile duct is also evaluated for any obstruction. If situation is found favourable then stone can be removed by surgery of gall bladder.The swollen liver can be due to abnormal fat deposition or a consequence of inflammation due to obstruction in flow of bile. Lever function tests and lipid profile might need to be done. Since he also has hypertension, it will be better to consult a cardiologist if cholesterol levels are high. |
Suggest treatment for fever and throat infection in a child | My kid 4.5 yrs old 15.5kg is running fever from one day(midnight of 15th) and does not have any other symptoms. Is shaking a little when the fever is touching 102. We paid a visit to local doctor yesterday morning and he prescribed P250 5ml every 5 hrs and augpen-ds as the doctor mentioned it was due to throat infection and meftal p if fever crosses 102. My kid doesn t have throat pain or cough or cold. Yesterday evening we gave him one dose of meftal p in between as the fever has crossed 102 and he was fine for couple of hours and again last night took him to hosp at 9pm as the fever is increasing so doctor gave him justin suppository and continuing normal dosage of P250 every 4hrs. Today again the fever is touching 101 from morning 4am. We are already sponging him continuously. Please suggest | Hi,Nothing to worry as antibiotics and antipyeretic medicines are given regularly.If viral fever is there, within 2-3 days it will be alright.If fever is due to some bacterial infection like upper respiratory tract, antibiotic will take care of it.Important is to keep your child well hydrated so that fever will go down with tylenol or paracetamol.Give plenty of water and liquids.give him light dietfor3-4 days.Ok and take care. |
Q. I have fungal infection in my ear. Is it mandatory to stay at the hospital overnight for a microsuction? | Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with fungal ear infection yesterday. | Hi, Welcome in icliniq.com.I would like to tell you that fungal infection in ear is quite common and it may be treated by: Most of the times patients are treated as out door patients but some times if there are some associated complications or patient's general condition is low due to some other associated diseases, then hospitalization becomes essential. Revert back to an ENT otolaryngologist online for further follow up --> |
Suggest treatment for hypertension | Should I be taking medication if my BP. these are my readings over the last few days. 135/95, 129/91, 143/90 I was taking Lisinopril up until a week ago but stopped taking it due to side affects of severe coughing. I have not yet started my new medication of Norvasc and this is where my readings are?? | Hello, thanks for posting a question. Yes, you should be taking medication. Please avoid stopping medications without consent from your Doctor, it is not advisable. I usually treat my patients with beta blockers like bisoprolol in this type of situation but I advise you to discuss with your physician if maybe he could give an alternative. Best regards |
Suggest treatment for severe knee pain | Im looking for orthopedic surgeon and pain management dr. who can help me going forward,with surgeries to my knees and lumbar, Ive qualified for disability,waiting for final approval paperwork. until it goes thru would be a self pay. I have rhuemetoid arthritisis,my hands (especially thumbs and joints) are in terrible pain, I have a fusion at C5C6C7, herniation at C4,C3. The lumbar is seperated at lumbar and sacrum and herniated at L5L4L3, my knees healed wrong, and my right groin was torn and have terrible pain with my right hip, all due to a fall down a L shaped staircase, landing upside down. the Cervical spine, due to a construction truck running a stop light and stopping once he hit me. The pain I deal with on a daily basis as at a 8, that is just dressing, trying to do at least 4 meals a week, Im in the Baltimore area. Ive been through so many different regiments of medicines, therapy is impossible until my knees, hip and lumbar are addressed hopefully with the least amount of surgery possible, I found after my fusion, the scar tissue and the healing years later has its own set of problems. My goal right now is to maintain the ability to be a home maker with the least amount of pain until surgeries can be done, and even then those aren t guaranteed to take away a lot of the pain, as I learned with my cervical surgery. Fentanal patches, gave me my life back, my break through medicine was reduced to 15mg.1 to 3 a day max.My goal is to have the least amount of medicine with the most amount of quality of life, ive been dealing with this pain for over 10 years now, my last doctor whom I loved and was an amazing gift, finally was able to go into the field he longed to do, which was childrens cancer, leaving me searching for a dr. but not finding one that could address my pain and have a plan long and short term plan for surgery and pain. My pain management plan re: surgery was interuppted with a bacterial infection from an infected kidney stone, which became sepsis, and I nearly died, I had a nephrostomy tube and 3 stents until the surgery was finally performed to remove my the infected stone and it took months to get my health back. Trust is critical and Im looking for that trust and care close to my home if possible. Thank you Sandie | you have made an excellent PMHOI. it gives lots of inputs. you need to focus on your diet, sleep, exercise plans. this works in most of the RA cases. pain and aches are disabling which is acceptable. keep a positive attitude. do regular yoga breathing exercise like pranayama, eat healthy food, sleep properly and do regular ROM and strengthening exercises. improve your endurance levels as the metabolism should function good and support the immune system . as you must have Google by now what ur condition is all about. so kindly focus on all proper guidelines. surgery might give a temporary relief but nothing more accurate than the self induced efforts to fight back. all the best. I can prescribe some exercise if we get some close communication. thank you |
Diagnosed viral meningitis. Prescribed Acyclovir, morphine. Numbness from pubic to tail bone, right feet. Normal? | I was diagnosed with viral meningitus 2 1/2 weeks ago and was in the hospital for 4 days. I was given the anti-viral Acyclovir and morphine in the hospital and then one week of acyclovir for 7 days after I was released. My problem is that since about the 3 day I was in the hospital, I have been numb from approximately my pubic bone around to my tailbone, down the back of my right leg and the bottom and outside of my right foot. I have been to a neurologist, but he really could not tell me anything. Is this numbness normal or what should I do next?? | Hi, it appears to be due to the ischemia, of brain during viral meningitis. The tests may not be clear for diagnosis. Or there could be some compression of the sciatic nerve and right iliac nerve, during the course of the treatment. You may get the things corrected in the course of time. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and to be continued on injection every week. along with other medicines. thank you. |
Q. Can we opt growth hormone to increase the height? | Hello doctor, My son is 5'6 in height. He is 17 years old and wants to be taller. We want to try growth hormone. Is this possible? Kindly suggest the treatment. | Hello. I read your query, and from what information you have given me, it appears that your son has short constitutional stature and not growth hormone deficiency. Well, but it depends on many factors such as the mid-parental height, ethnicity, nutritional status, etc. Since he is below the third percentile for age for boys for height, I would suggest a proper work-up to rule out hormonal deficiencies such as, 1. Thyroid function test. 2. IGF-1 (insluin-growth fractor) and IGFBP-3 (insulin-like growth fractor binding protein). 3. LH (leutinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) routine tests like CBC (complete blood count), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation arte). 4. Liver function test. 5. Renal function test.6. Urinalysis, and X-ray of left hand and wrist. If the hormone analysis comes out abnormal or in other words, there is a deficiency of any of the above hormones, and then I would suggest MRI pituitary gland. Because short constitutional stature is not a disorder but a variation in normal growth, therefore, medical treatment is not usually necessary.So I would not suggest any hormonal treatment as it will not benefit him at this age as his bones have matured by now. Although some studies do suggest the use of testosterone injections or patches to achieve growth and sexual maturation if necessary. Growth hormone is not recommended if any of the above tests turn out to be normal as it is associated with a lot of adverse effects. I hope my advice is of some benefit to you. |
Suggest treatment for chronic shoulder pain and hand pain | Hi, I was in a car accident 3 years ago. I was only treated for my fracture in right hand. I believe I had whiplash and now suffering from chronic pain. I didn t notice anything was wrong at the time. I am being treated for my neck but right collar bone isn t the same as it is on the left. It has a dent close to shoulder and I have shoulder pain. If I get an xray or mri is it possible to show fracture or if something happened? I know something is wrong. Also what are the possibilities of the dent in collar bone. Could I have dislocated shoulder? | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic shoulder pain and hand pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , nerve compression or heart problem like angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari |
How to measure delayed myelination in children? | hello doctor, my son 2yrs was diagonised as myelin delay in mri scan. doc has given paracetem and citicoline along with valparin syrup. and now after two months my child is responding positively uttering few words.....is there any scale on which the delay in myelination be measured? | their is no such scale to measure the level of demyelination. these disorders progress very slowly and are difficult to completely cure them. Citicoline is a psychostimulant which increases the dopaminergic levels in the brain and improves cognitive and memory functions of brain. repeated scan yearly are the only way to look for any progress or improvement in the myelination of brain. |
What is the treatment of spot and bump on tongue ? | in one small spot on my tongue there are small bumps that r very sensitive and they have been there for a week or so now also i just noticed today a small dark spot right by the tip of my tongue about the size of a pea i dont know what to make of all this? | Hi.These are the classical findings of a ''granuloma'' and occurs for very small sharp part of part of food getting lodged .Nothing serious about it except for the pain and mass-feeling..These are NOT cancers.Symptomatic treatment and body's own mechanism of healing usually get these alright. |
Can i get pregnant after discontinuing Depo shot? | I was due to get my Depo shot 2 weeks ago. I have been on it for almost 2 years and decided to discontinue. I have had unprotected sex about 7 times in this two weeks. I havent had a period for over a yearsince using the depo so i cant tell. Could i be pregnant? | Hi.Yes you can. But I cannot provide you with a confirmation on your pregnancy status, as the effect of the depo shot needs to wear off. And before that, you need to make sure your menstrual cycle regularises. Only once it does should you start trying to conceive because conception might occur, but without a normal fertility and hormonal profile, continuation of pregnancy in a healthy manner might not be so easy.Best wishes. |
Q. I am getting acne along the jawline and cheeks. Is that due to hormonal changes? | Hello doctor, I had this acne situation for the past three months. I am not sure of the cause. It started from the side jawline till the cheeks, and it got worse. I tried Benzoyl peroxide and it only helps to control but does not get well, and the skin got dried. Is it a hormonal change? What can I do? I am depressed for a year. Kindly advice. | Hello. Acne along the jawline and lower face can indeed be an indicator of hormonal imbalance. Do you have any menstrual irregularities, or facial hair growth or recent weight gain? I would appreciate if you send me the photograph to assess the severity and nature of your acne. Use the following medications after consulting your treating doctor. 1. Tablet Azithromycin 500 mg three days per week, for three consecutive days. 2. Use Adapalene plus Clindamycin gel. Apply once at night on acne in little amount without rubbing it and wash after one hour. 3. Use Benzoyl peroxide face wash. Do this for three weeks. |
Is it safe to continue Lovoflox and Permixon for chronic prostate infection treatment? | Sir, I have been suffering from this chronic prostate infection with enthro cocci bacteria and after consuting urologist he prescribed LOVOFLOX 500..daily one for 10 days and PERMIXON 160 mg for 30 days..Now i feel ok ...Shall i continue with antibiotics if the dr pricribed again | Hi, Prostate infection is difficult to treat and remove. You might be feeling better but it would definitely be better to continue the medication for the entire prescribed period. This will prevent any recurrence in the near future. So, please continue the medicines. Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. |
Does chemo help in preventing stomach virus ? | i have had 8 weeks of chemo and now i am getting stomach virus that has went through my house last week.will the chemo help prevent it? | Hi,thanks for query.Chemotherapy is specifically targeted to cancer cells,which are rapidly multiplying.It can not kill virus.It will only in the area of body where there are this kind of rapidly multiplying cancer cells are present.For stomach infection you need to take treatment.bye. |
What is the age to donate bone marrow? | hello, my name is karlie. I know this is premature to think about but i have a question. I want to be a bone marrow Donor when im of age. What exactly is the age for that? Also, what are the key things I need to know about when it comes to the donating process? Thanks. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Voluntary bone marrow donation is an appreciable act and good to know that you are a willing donor for patients who are sick and in need. You need to ab an adult above 18 years in most countries and in good health.A small blood sample will be taken from you to determine your tissue type. This information is kept on the register of voluntary bone marrow donors. Should their be a requirement from a matching recipient then you will be informed about the need. The commonest procedure is peripheral blood stem cell donation. For this you might receive injections for 4 days to increase the circulating stem cells in your blood. On day 5 blood will be drawn in to a machine and the stem cells will be filtered and removed and the blood returned through another vein. This process takes place in the hospital and might take 3 to 5 hours and might be repeated again the following day if required. Please do not worry. |
What relieves the severe pain due to the Sciatica? | I do not have health insurance and I have had sciatica pain off and on now for almost a year. The pain at times is crippling. I can t sit stand or lay down and I haven t slept in a bed in a year. I have tried everything humanely possible to get some relief but nothing is working. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. | Hi...Sorry to hear about your sciatic pain..I recommend you to do..Do lot if icing frequently like once in every 2 hours for 15 mins...Do lot of spinal extension exercises...Do lot of cobra stretches say 30 x 3 sets 5 times in a day.....I would suggest you to spend lot of time in lying face down position...Once pain comes down I recommend you to do lot of core and glute stability exercises..Hope this is helpful for youKindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard... |
How to get pregnant after having a miscarriage? | Hello Sir. I am a 31 years old married female. I had a miscarriage 1.5 yrs back and have been trying to conceive since last 7-8 months. I have regular periods. I am taking folic acid, Dexona .5mg and Obimet SR 500 mg for last 3 weeks. i did not conceive last month so this month my medicines have been changed to folic acid, Dexona .5mg, Glycomet SR 850mg and fertyl from day 4 to day 8. Also have been advised HSG and USG follecular tests. Can you please if we should wait another cycle or get the tests done right away. | Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. You can go for the tests right away.. you need not wait for next month. With follicular study.. you would - -know about the efficasy of dose of medicines , -It would also give information about ovulation... &having unprotectted sex within 2-3 days of ovulation ...you may conceive this very month. Thanks. |
Can toddlers get migraines? | My 4 year old always complains of being cold and headaches. She has been diagnosed with sensory issues, more oral and loud noises. She has been tested for lead, diabetes, thyroid issues, x - ray for sinus issues. We have an appointment for and eye exam tomorrow. I suffer from migraines and it runs in my family, Can 4 yr olds get migraines? My dad had brain cancer for many years. Any other advice you can give me? | Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.Unfortunately, migraine is very common in children. It’s been reported in kids as young as 18 months old. Half of all migraine sufferers have their first attack before the age of 12.Combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to etiology of migraine.A child who has one parent with migraine has a 50% chance of inheriting it, and if both parents have migraine, the chances rise to 75%. More than half of migraine sufferers have a close relative with the disease.I would suggest you to continue followup with your doctor as he is ruling out other causes of headache like sinusitis, ophthalmic correction etc. step by step by advising various investigations. |
What could be the problem for lack of concentration in class ? | When I try and concentrate in class I can t. No matter how hard I try, I ll even repeat the words the teachers saying and it s literally like it just goes in one ear and out the other. Also, my head starts to hurt at times . What could be the problem? | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.There is a possibility that you may be having a condition called attention deficit disorder. The same mostly starts in childhood and persists in adulthood as well. Methylphenidate and atomoxetine are good drugs for this purpose.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. You just need to contact me on this below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy |
Suggest treatment for low sperm count and lack of sex drive | hi this is ankit from new delhi, it's been 3 years since i got married...we dont have kids coz of low sperm count problem & pollysistic overy problem with my wife...but w r in touch with a good lady doctor here since last 1 year & our problems are also decreasing....the thing is that doc told us to have sex to a regular basis now means at least 3 times in a week kind of but the problem i am facing is that the mood to have sex is not there always ....if i pressurise my self to do it then sometimes my penis dosent stand up for sex it's all complicatd pls help me in bringing back that sex craving back . i am just 28. | Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.For low sperm count you should investigate with color doppler ultrasound of scrotum.As low sperm count has no relation with sex drive.To improve sex drive I would advise to avoid smoking if doing, do regular exercise , yoga, take fruits n veg in diet. Avoid stress.I would also advise to do thyroid profile.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. |
What causes dull pain in left side waist? | I have a dull pain left side waist that started approximately an hour ago. When I turn my body, the pain is one that if someone has grabbed my waist. I've been drinking water and took an anti acid tablet. So far, the pain is the same. Also, the past 3 days, my vagina is itchy. I've put cream to stop the itch. In addition, I did a self examination of my vagina. There are white spots inside. Are these symptoms serious enough that I need to go to the ER? | hiu seem to have some sort of lumbar disc problem which causes pain in waist region u should get an mri done n let me know thanks |
What causes white colored discharge from penis? | I was changing my 2 yr old sons diaper and I notice a lil bit of white near the head of his penis, I wiped and the hole opened a little and showed more. I wiped it out. He does not seem to be red or swollen, has not been itching. It looked similar to cottage cheese. I am not familiar with yeast infections in males. Does this sound like a possible yeast infection? | Hi,It seems that there might be having collection of smegma giving this problem.Clean the part daily by averting foreskin while giving shower.If that part is sore apply antibiotic cream locally.Ok and take care. |
Suggest remedies to regularize menstrual cycles that are erratic despite treatment | I've been going through a problem with my husband. I'm a 21 yo Female weighing 220lbs 5'6" and my menstral cycle has been erratically irregular for almost 3years now.. since I've been with my husband. I've gone to get checked in May of 2016 but they couldn't find anything wrong. They said I was borderline diabetic borderline have fatty liver and not as consistent with POCS. Although they did give me pills to try and regulate my menstral they were called Progesterone but there was only a minor change and they wouldn't prescribe it to me anymore. My husband told me he will leave me because of this matter and I'm desperate to resolve this and get my menstral back on track. He says it's subconsciously decided that I don't want to have kids. That I purposefully made the choice and my body only followed what my mind thought. Please help me.. | Hi, I think you should go for evaluation first. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels. Sometimes these can also cause irregular periods. So, you may need some treatment for that. Also, if your husband is ready for a baby, medicines are available which can help you in getting pregnant. Talk to him regarding this. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo |
What are the causes and treatment for chest pain? | My mother got chest pain 20years before when she was pregnant. After little treatment she din had any problems for 20+years. She is 45+ years now & suffering from cough from past 3+ months.She consulted a doctor, yesterday & he told this is not curable!! & later advised for scanning & blood test. She is expected to go for that tests tomorrow. Please some can let me know what could be the reason? is there any solution? Please help me | hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.It is too difficult to opine on the detail you provided.There can be many causes of chest pain unless we establish exact diagnosis it is difficult to guide you.I can tell you two things.1.It is has no relation to pain she had 20 yrs back.2.It is unlikely to be heart pain.you send me her x rays and other reports I. can surely guide you.My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD. |
What is the cure of lump on anus? | I recently found a lump (which may have 2 smaller pin sized lumps) right outside my anus. They are not itchy, but have increasing gotten more painful. Frankly before i noticed the lump while douching, i had no discomfort. I havenot had anal sex in over 4 months, although unprotected. I am very worried. | A lump in the region you have described could be a hematoma or thrombosis of external hemorrhoids or anal condyloma all of which can occur with anal intercourse. In some, they subside by increasing fibre in diet, but in others it requires medical or surgical therapy. You can visit a Surgeon or a proctologist. |
Q. How long will it take to heal frenulum tear? | Hi doctor, I got married before seven years and living happily with my wife. A week ago, I had a very enthusiastic sex session in the shower. During which I slipped out and missed going back in and had a substantial impact. At that time I believe I had a frenulum tear and the skin was split. After initial redness and swelling, now it has a small scab. How long will it take to heal? And is going to a doctor worth my time? | Hi. It is quite common to get a frenulum tear while having coitus. It will heal within four to five days and pain will subside in a day or two. However, if you still continue to have pain, you can seek an opinion. Avoid coitus for few days for a quick recovery. For further information consult a sexologist online --> |
What could white cheesy strings in stools of a breastfed infant mean? | Hi my daughter is breastfeeding her baby and doesn t want to wean until he is 6 months ( he s 5 months now). She is in Turkey visiting her partners family and all they want to do is try and feed him. She had been very firm but today she noticed white cheesy stringy things in his poo. She is worried that they have fed him | Hi...this is a normal finding even i an exclusively breast fed baby. Do not worry if he is active. 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 is the small lump on my left arm? | Hello, i was scracthing my left arm and i notcied a small bump that appeared to be on the inside of my left arm to the right and slightly lower then the crease in my arm. Is not noticable by sight. I feel one on my rifght arm aswell. I bekive they re lymph nodes. But im not sure | Hi, The location you mention is more likely to have lipomas or lumps with fat cells.This is a very common condition and they can appear at almost any place but are harmless and do not trouble.No treatment is required for them usually.But, if you feel they are hard or firm or they seem to be lymph node swellings then you should get an appointment with your GP. Let him examine you and advice whether any further investigation is required.Take care and do let us know if we can help you with any other queries.Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. |
Suggest me some natural remedy for rectal yeast infection. | How do I treat a rectal yeast infection??? Could a boric acid sits bath help...if so, what would the solution be?This seems to be a chronic condition...have been on RX oral drugs, powders, creams, etc. I want to go more for something natural, and not so powerful....causing side effects that I have now, such as allergic reactions and so much burning and rawness in that area. Thank you.... | **1. since your age and sex is unknown, thus it is wise to mention that it mostly occurs in Men than in women in between 40-60 age group, and since it is a symptom and not diagnosis thus one has to undertake a meticulous examination to find any secondary [hidden] cause of the same.2. since fungal infections are common around anal area, thus moist,warm conditions and/or sweating around Anal area both results in overgrowth of Candida (yeast infection) causing fungal infection resulting in inflammation and subsequent irritation and itching.PS. also one has to look out for any Immunocompromised state [as routine] like diabetes,HIV3. In Ayurveda we hold that most of the itching is caused due to problems associated with ‘Vata dosha’ and by pacifying the aggravated ‘vata’i.e. impurities in the Rakta (blood) and Stress we can bring down the signs and symptoms of itching.4. Make sure, after bath you give enough time to the area to get itself DRY, either Sun exposure or drying with Soft Towel,because Fungus grows in warm, and moist area.5. Reduce sugar intake, as it is the main food of yeast, bacteria and fungus.6. You can opt for a variety of Ayurveda medicines like Haridra,Amalaki,Trikatu, Triphala, Neem capsules,Haridrakhand,Agastya Rasayan by Consulting with an Ayurveda Physician for further necessary management.7. since itching is main concern thus WARM sitz bath [kati snan in Ayurveda] is recommended. [Boric acid sometimes may cause irritation or problems from absorption, thus if irritation persists, consult your Doctor]PS. because hot baths cause blood vessels to dilate, on rare occasions some people can feel dizzy or have palpitations (rapid or abnormal heartbeat), do check with a cardiologist regarding any baseline Investigation. |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? | Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> |
Suggest treatment for diffuse disc bulge at l5-s1 level | Sir , My mother mri report reveals straightening of spine .diffuse disc bulge at L5-S1 causing thecal sac indentation.vertebral bodies and rest of the invertebral disc are normal in height and signal intensity .No other focal disc bulge or protrusion us seen. Visualised spinal cord show normal bulk and signal intensity. Can you please tell me how she can be treated as all the doctors till give medicine and there is no sign of recovery . Now she cant even stand for more than 5 minutes. Thankyou Navdeep kamboj 0000 | Hi there. Thsnks for your question at HCM. Her MRI findings suggest that one of the discs is bulging. But her management will depend on her pain distribution, severity, duration and response to treatment like medicines and physiotherapy. It is also important to know whether she has only bavk pain or back pan wiyh pain radiating to legs or buttocks. IlScenario 1: if her pain is only in the back wity no leg pain or numbness, it is best to wait and watch. She will get better with medicines, corr stabilisation back exercises, physiotherapy modalities like ultrasonic massage and micro wave diathermy. ( if she has no contraindications. Surgery is very seldom indicated in only back pain.Scenario 2: She has back pain with radiation to legs. Same protocol of medicines and physiotherapy to be followed for 6 to 8 weeks. If she does not improve next step would be steroid injectionw in her back( 2 to 3 shots over 2 to 3 months. If still no improvement final step in management ladder would be surgery. In both the scenarios urgent surgery required if she develops weakness in legs, signficant numbness, unrelenting severe pain, urine or stool pasing problems. Hope this helps you. All the best. Regards. Dr.SBK. |
Suggest ways to manage extreme pain while walking while having diabetes | ear Doc - My father is 66-68 years old , diabetic . He has more pain lumbar stenosis problem . Since a month he gets extreme pain while walking - more so from the fact that she leads a sedentary lifestyle . he undergoes physiotheraphy at home on a daily basis . Sugar is well under control . he takes ULTRACET for her body / joint pain . My query was is there a better way to manage her pain ? Her consulting ortho was recommending a supplement jab on her knees , which I am not in favor of (considering her complications) I read about these medicines and was wondering if it is safe for here considering he is also lumbar stenosis problem patient . he is already sugar and BP patient. Sir please.... any your require medicine please i am pure family sir | helloKnee injection suggestion by an orthopedic surgeon means your father has additional knee arthritis because of which he has more pain on walking.Therefore its advisable to follow the doctor as it will give relief for pain and permit easier walk and improve quality of life, since he is diabetic, it is all the more necessary that he walks to burn calories and thus less of medication doses for diabetes may be needed.For lumbar stenoses, ask your doctor how much narrowing is there and how much pain in back is limiting the movements, in extreme cases, a decompressio surgery maybe a good solution, but since you have not mentioned any such opinion from doctor, presume he doesnt think surgery is the requirement for now, just knee cortisone ijectios would be very helpfulbest wishes |
Q. I am taking Trepiline and Eltroxin for depression. Shall I replace it with St. John's wort? | Hi doctor, I have been having terrible problems with anxiety and depression. I was on Trepiline and Eltroxin for depression when I was younger and I mainly want to know if I can substitute St John's wort for 25 mg Trepiline? These episodes definitely worsen around my period, so might a vitamin B supplement help? I am 35 years old. So far I have been managing this with breathing techniques, mindfulness, etc., but I really cannot carry on like this anymore. Please help. | Hello. See, just because Prozac did not work for you, does not mean that you will not respond to other medicines. There are at least 15-20 types of antidepressants. Depression and anxiety are very common and a lot of people have it. It basically happens when some neurotransmitters such as serotonin reduce in your brain leading to a problem with handling the day to day stresses of life. Medicines are usually given for two to four months and then tapered off slowly and stopped. Things like St Johns wort, Eltroxin, etc., will only add to the effect of the primary antidepressant. It will never be a substitute for the medicines. Still, if you wish to try these, you can take St Johns wort twice a day, and also take L-Theanine 200 mg once or twice a day. L-Theanine is also an over the counter dietary supplement which shows good results for anxiety. If you have sleeping issues, you can take Melatonin 5 mg over the counter supplement at night. Yes, taking a probiotic compound along with Vitamin B will also help also. Take it once a day. |
Q. Shaking the whole body during the night sleeps at times. What is it? | Hello doctor, My brother-in-law, aged 15 years was seen to be shaking the whole body during the night sleeps at times during the last six months. But during this problem, he remains unconscious. He does so only when he is in deep sleep. We consulted a doctor locally and he suggested MRI of the brain and EEG. He also prescribed some medicines and said that he will have to take the medicines for at least three years, and then only the problem can be cured and also suggested that he should not sleep for more than six hours at night. So I want to seek your opinion in this regard and what is the disease and could it be cured? Also advice on the medicines prescribed by our local doctor and any other precautions to be taken. | Hi. The diagnosis seems to be correct (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It indeed looks like epilepsy. Sometimes, the cause is unclear. Sometimes it is due to an underlying genetic problem. However, MRI being normal there is no need for any kind of surgical treatment for this problem. EEG is abnormal and he would definitely require antiepileptic treatment for 2 to 3 years at least. After that, repeat EEG and see for improvement. If no seizure recurrence during these three years, then antiepileptics can be tapered off. |
Suggest a remedy for asthma apart from steroids | Does eating ice help with your breathing if you have asthma and cannot breath..... If not can you please help me out my boyfriend can't breath at times like in the middle of the night certain times during the day and his insurance want let him fill his inhaler until the 25th so please suggest something that works. The only thing that has worked in past is steroids and it's hard for me to get him to go to a doctors so doc please help me!!!!!! | No.. ice wont help. The only solution is using a salbutamol inhaler 2 puffs when he becomes breathless. If the problem is too much there is always nebulization. Apart from that there is no home remedie for this |
Does Pravastatin cause chronic bad breath? | HI. My husband has been taking pravastatin for quite a while now. About 2 years ago I started noticing how horrible his breath smelled. He is immaculate about his personal hygiene. His breath is so bad that my entire upstairs smells from the smell in the bedroom. His vehicle smells as well. I feel terrible saying anything to him but he needs to know. I have been wondering if it could be this medicine. It is a putrid smell. I would appreciate any help with this. | Hello,Medicines can cause bad breath while at times it can be secondary to dry mouth or fungal infection in mouth that is caused secondary to medicine intake.It can also occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post, sinusitis, reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes etcetera.You should consult an Oral Physician or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations depending upon suspected cause can help in diagnosis. Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms.As of now, you should start gargling with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day. You should chew flavored sugar free chewing gum. Do warm saline gargles twice a day. Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic. Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora |
Suggest treatment for headache and rapid heart rate | I have rapid pulse rate, feel heart beat in chest, pounding headache, swelling in ankles from new blood pressure medication, been taking 10 days (amlodipine 10mg). Also taking third course of prednisone for hoarseness from cough due to allergies and 2 previous BP medications (lisinipril 20mg, losartan 25mg) with side effect of dry cough. I can t tell anymore what side effects of the meds are causing what anymore. | Hi,More probably swelling of your ankles are related to amlodipine.I think you can try to discuss with your doctor the possibility of treatment with beta blockers and diuretics. Beta blocker will eliminate your fast heart rate, and diuretic will reduce ankle swelling. They both will lead to lowering of your blood pressure. Depends on your blood pressure data, there are three variants concerning to amlodipine1. withdrawal at all2. replacement with other medication of the same group in low dose, which has less probability of causing ankle swelling3. continue with amlodipine, but with smaller doseHope I could help youWishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, |
Can I go to gym to get six pack? | I am a 14 year old boy, i am around 5 feet 3 inches tall and 60 kgs. I have seen many people in my age having six packs, i am also keen in getting them.Can i go to gym? Many people tell me that going to gym helps to reduce my growth, i also wanna get built like those mates, as your advice, can i got to gym? | Yes you can surely go to the gym. But refrain from doing too much weight training as that can have an effect on your vertical growth and dont overdo anything. Follow set regimes and routines and concentrate on the abdominal muscles for 6 packs. But keep patience as it takes a few months to develop. Take care. Dr Rishi. |
Is masturbation safe while on Bell’s palsy treatment? | hello! my question is a little weird, but i really want to know this. i am suffering from mild bell s palsy since a couple of weeks. i am getting the electrical stimulation and have been regularly doing all the facial exercises that have been suggested by the physiotherapist. plus i take 60mg of omnacortil (prednisone) once a day. but i wanted to ask that will occasional masturbation have any effect on the recovery or the disorder itself? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, masturbation has nothing to do with Bell's palsy and it's the treatment. In fact, masturbation is a very normal process for any human being. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Q. Can I insert Triamcinolone inside my vagina to clear yeast infection? | Hi doctor, Can I insert Triamcinolone inside my vagina to clear yeast infection? | Hi. Triamcinolone is not indicated for yeast infection. It is a corticosteroid and rather, a yeast infection can precipitate with this drug. You should use an antifungal like Clotrimazole vaginal pessaries for 14 days. I also advise you to use a condom during sexual intercourse. Consult a gynaecologist online regarding the severity of the infection and the need to take oral antifungal drugs --> |
What causes brown/red spots behind penis? | hello. for the past month, i have noticed something weird going on my penis. I am 20 years old. and my penis now has some scaly spots behind my penis. it s like sunburn spots but it s not. kinda of dark brown and red. not itching or anything; it is just there. and just 2 days ago I had a dark brown spot on the top of my penis near the head. and just today i see 3 more forming near the beginning of where my penis would start. what can it be? | thanks for your query,i can understand your problem, probably there may be some bacterial or fungal infections on your penis because of poor hygiene. if i were your treating physcian i would have given panderm cream applied three times daily, as an empirical therapy for 5 days then follow up the problem. any doubts please feel free to ask thank you |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex? | Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods? | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> |
Is it possible to replace dental cement? | My age : 27 yearsheight : 5 65''weight 72kgSubject : Dental cleaning and cement filling to teethI had cement filling dental treatment 6 years before and I would want to replace the cement and clean my teeth. Please suggest any best treatments available for this. | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the filling can be replaced if there is any defect in the previous filling. you can get it filled with a tooth colour material like composite. if there are deposits then you can get your teeth cleaned. consult a oral physician and get it filled. i hope my answer will help you, take care. |
What causes pain in my hips? | First time ive done this. After about 6 months of kick boxing i started to eperience a pain in my hips or pelvis. Feels like hip flexors. When i try to do side splits it is very soar on my hips. Feels like bone pain but it must be muscle. Also when doing these side splits my body twists to the left, like im throwing a right roundhouse, which leads me to believe ive overtrained my right round house kick compared to my left Roundhouse kick. | Hello!Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!Your symptoms are suggestive of a stretched muscle. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing a lumbar column X ray study in order to investigate for a possible bulging intervertebral disc, which could lead to a pinched nerve (the femoral nerve). Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist |
How can hematuria with acute back pain be treated? | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? I have had blood in my urine for the past six weeks, now traces of ketones. I have had major pain in back. It is not kidney stones, and I have had frequent uti's. The urologist I went to looked in my bladder and said everything is fine. The pain and the blood in urine could be from anything. In the meantime Im taking lots of pain meds to deal with the pain. | Dear patient Renal stone is common cause of back pain and hematuria. Next cause is bladder since you have history of frequent cystitis it may be the cause. If both are normal then source of hematuria lies in kidney or ureter or rarely it can be systemic. This needs further investigation and you need to consult expert urologist. Ct scan of abdomen and Ivp are next possible investigations. All the best. |
Ive had pain left lung for 3 days & tonight I had severe diarrhea. what is this ? | Ive had pain under my left lung for 3 days and my whole left side feels weak. Tonight i had severe diorhea and it began to subside what is this. | due to gas you hda such problem bcos as soon as you had stool pass it subsided if diorhoea is still there you can take kutajvati 2tab 3times until it subside during that take lght food. |
Suggest remedy for fungal inflammation in skin | hi i am wondering if there any other inflammatory type skin on palms & redness @ fingertips that cause pigmentation in skin like ringworm red round bunched up dot in middle then clears up that burn/sting hat respond to lotrimun at by takin away the sting/burn i have no itching,no scaling, no dryness, no vesicles,no pustules no raised edges.my vitd was low my feet are the same so when derms look no scaling no fungus | Hello I understand your problem and i try my best to solve it.As you say symptom i suggest you a tropical cream for local application, Candiderma plus. please use it and look forward to me. Thanks and Regards |
Suggest treatment for lump under right eye while having thyroid problem | I have a lump under my right eye. I have thyroid problem since the past 15 years. In the beginning I thought it must be some water retention because of thyroid. Over the years it has become very prominent and now it looks like a lump and I feel very conscious about, especially when I smile. I take elthroxin 50mg for my thyroid problem. Is there any solution for this problem. | Hi,it seems that you might be having sebaceous cyst under the eye.If lump is under the eye lid, it can be fibrozed infected stye.consult your doctor and get examined.Ok and take care. |
Diarrhea, little brown discharge after stopping birth control. Is this due to stopping birth control ? | I stopped my birth control a month ago last day of my period was last month on the 14 it is now the 13.I have diahria as well as a little brown discharge could this be from stopping my birth control or pregnant? I took 3 home pregnancy test and all were negative. I also have had a pin drop size of blood but that was all | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if you are taking birth control tab or had taken it recently that does not cause diarrhea, diarrhea is different clinical symptoms and not related with the birth control tab, neither this is the sign of pregnancy, if this is the blood stain stool then wait for few days this would come around on its own, nothing to worry about this, take care and have a good day. |
What is the remedy for the tightness in the neck and shoulders? | Hi I m Sadie and I have been have really bad tension down both sides of my neck and tension in my shoulders.its very uncomfortable and its really tight. It hurts my back when I lean my head forward. No matter what I do the tightness does not go away. Any ideas? | Hi Sadie. You have bad tension both sides of your neck and in shoulders, increases on bending head forward. I would Diagnose it as Cervical Spondylosis and treat you with pain killer, muscle relaxant , local heat , physiotherapy . If there is no improvement in few days time , then I would get X rays also. |
Q. Is gallbladder removal necessary for acalculous biliary dyskinesia? | Hello doctor, I would like an opinion regarding surgery for acalculous biliary dyskinesia. I have had RUQ pain and colic attacks for the past three or four years. Ultrasounds at the time showed no symptoms. Then I had a HIDA scan that showed 12% ejection fraction, so the doctor suggested surgery to remove the gallbladder, even without stones or anything. I declined. I modified my diet. The attacks became more sporadic, but last month I had an acute acalculous cholecystitis event. An ultrasound showed some sludge and 3 mm wall thickening. Again, surgery was suggested and scheduled. But symptoms resolved within a week and I am completely asymptomatic now. I am really scared of having unnecessary surgery if I have no stones. What is the worst that can happen if I just decline surgery? I am afraid of having ongoing new indigestion symptoms post-surgery. I do not want new problems. I am really afraid. | Hi. Since you had GB sludge with multiple attacks of biliary colic, the chances of getting a repeat attack are very high. Sludge or microlithiasis denote a dysfunctional gall bladder. It is always better to remove a dysfunctional gall bladder as it has a high probability of stone formation. All attacks need not be mild as you had. At times severe attacks may happen which need emergency surgery. There can be infectious episodes too. The next severe complication happens from secondary pancreatitis. This microlithiasis are not easily picked up on ultrasound scans. So if you see the risks of retaining gallbladder and the advantages of surgery, the advantages overweigh the risks. I would definitely recommend a planned surgery before developing complications and ending up with an infection and unplanned surgery. I hope this helps. |
Is it normal to have pain in heart during stress? | hello doc, Recently i'm going through alot of stress and have been crying my heart out due to some unexpected incidents. Since then i'm having a pain in my heart every now and then and specially when i'm thinking too much. Is it normal or should i get myself checked? | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms are not typical of coronary artery disease, but this disorder can not be excluded. Other possible causes to consider would be: anxiety, gastritis or gastro-esophageal reflux. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests: -a chest X ray study- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound- cardiac enzymes- complete blood count for anemia- PCR and ESR for inflammation. A cardiac stress test would be needed in order to investigate for coronary artery disease. I would also recommend trying an antiacid or omeprazole. If it helps improve your situation, it would be indicative of gastritis or gastro-esophageal reflux. In such case a fibrogastroscopy would be needed. Hope to have been helpful!Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri |
Pain on the top of one testicle, chest and stomach pain after vasectomy. What could be the cause? | I had a vas preformed about a year ago and have been having pain on top of my left testicle since then I have had antobotics for infection. Now with the teticle pain at the top im also having chest pain and pain in my stomach . what could this be. my doctor said the epidtimus we probaly need to be removed but would that cause these problems? | Welcome to the forum.Unless examined, a diagnosis cant be reached.Post vasectomy sperm granuloma can cause the pain which may need removal - as your doctor had suggested.But the chest and stomach problems seem unrelated.Sincerely, |
Felt like a female but have male s body. Also having Schizoaffective disorder.Can I have hormone replacement therapy or sex reassignment surgery? | Hi, My name is Ronnie. I have a very confusing question but in order to ask i feel i need to include some of my personal information. Im 24 and i was diagnosed in 2012 with Schizoaffective disorder as a result of my attempted suicide. I had problems for years(since around 6 years of age) with it but it was very few and far between. Though 2011-2012 it began effecting me more often. The confusing part of it is prior to having any of these issues i was having issues with my gender. I was born in a males body but i feel and have always felt as i was a female. The feeling of being trapped led to anxiety and depression. I tried medication for the depression but never told anyone how i felt inside. So the meds didn t have any effect, and the doctors were left confused. i found my own solution when i hit high school age and began wearing women s clothes under mine. It was a small thing but it gave me happiness and hope. I then got my ears pierced and this too was a booster to my outlook, and emotions. But it was short lived as it made me realize i was still having to hide myself. I struggled to fit in with others in school but i wasn t able to fully be myself. I couldn t add to conversation with other girls, but i wasn t able to talk with guys as most of the conversation was about sex. I am ready to come clean and be open with everyone, and i ve had success with telling my family and a few friends and they support me. Which was very surprising to me as i had lost a lot of my friends after being diagnosed as Schizoaffective. As i opened up to my family I ve haven t had any issues at all regarding mental he all besides the ever-present depression of not looking how i feel on the inside. Its been 2 years since I ve fully opened up and had no problems. Which brings me to my question, because of the fact I m already diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder; am i able to get my letter from a psychiatrist for Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Sex Reassignment Surgery? And if so, what steps do i need to take in doing so and finding a psychiatrist who can help me with the process? I do apologize for the length of this but i felt it would help to have some background so i could get an answer that would apply to me. Thank you for your time. I really do appreciate it. | hithanks fr using healthcare magicIf i was ur treating psychiatrist u would have diagnosed u as a case of gender identity disorder. In gender identity disorder, people think they are trap in wrong body as u r feeling. In that case u have u consult ur treating psychiatrist for taking u permission for sex reassignment therapy. There are certain guideline for GID like u have to first wear female outfit for one year, if u feel comfortable with that, then your psychiatrist will give u certificate for surgery. Rest discuss with himThanks |
Is there a cure for allergy to plants and food items? | Hi Doctor! My name is Martha in Botswana. I have a friend who has the worst case of allergies, she allergic to plants, all most every food item. She s also anemic, which makes its nutritionally challenging as she doesn't eat most products. I wanted to know if there is a cur for allergies. | ask her to undertake complete allergic blood test including food (veg and non veg) panel,dust panel.According to the results she can take precautions and there are certain immunoglobins which would help her. |
Fatigue, pinching pain in the chest, itchy palms with dry skin and reddish spots. Have thyroid problem. Could this be due to asthma? | For bout 6 months I have felt like crap. It started with just feeling exhausted all the time. Im a usually active person and other than smoking ... Which is bad... Pretty healthy. Now the fatigue is so bad I just cnt get enough sleep n I get shortness of breath whrnever I exert.myself. I doubt asthma becuz I had it as a child n this is not asthma... I have no cough I dnt weeze I just feel like I ran A MILE. I have a pinching pain in my chest tht radiates out to my armpitz n my stomach is constantly queezy. Ive lost 60 pounds since june n im not even on a diet. I went to my doc n my blood work is flagged for mpv of 6.9 im 6ft 2 in n weigh 205 i also have itchy palms with no visible dry skin n red dotts tht look weird on my feet i just want an opinion cuz i trust my doc but dnt feel like she has a clue another prof. Opinion would help in easing my mind n my thyroid is 1.055 which is the lowest its ever been | Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. To clarify, MPV 6.9 is not significant but the other values such as Hb, MCV, MCH, TC DC, platelet count are more important but I presume they were normal. I do not understand what the thyroid 1.055 is ; if this is TSH value then it is pretty low and am surprised that you are not on treatment for this. Please get a repeat TSH fT4 value and if the TSH is low or undetectable with raised fT4 then the diagnosis is thyrotoxicosis and that is why you are getting the chest pains, stomach cramps, skin problems. An ECG with a thyroid scan is also important. Carbimazole with propranolol (beta blockers) to reduce the pulse rate and close monitoring of bloods is the management. I hope this helps. Get these done as soon as possible. Best Wishes. |
Is it normal to have yellowish fluid leakage and bump on jaw after tooth extraction? | I got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled on Monday Dec 30th. So far my top teeth had been okay, but the bottom teeth I'm a little concerned about. On my Left I feel a bump on my jaw also that same side has been leaking this really nasty tasting yellowish fluid sometimes mixed with very little blood. That side also is kinda of painful I want to know if this is normal after wisdom teeth extraction or should I be concerned. | hi, thanks for your query.the problem is the extraction site you have been complaining is infected.Sometimes, the blood clot in the socket breaks loose, exposing the bone in the socket. This is a painful condition called dry socket.Your dentist will clean the tooth socket, removing any debris from the hole, and then fill the socket with a medicated dressing or a special paste to promote healing. visit your dentist for further treatment.hope this is helpful. |
What is the reason for spasms in back at intervals of a few minutes? | I have spasms (muscle? Nerve?) in my back parallel to the backbone running from the shoulder blade to the waistline. This has been going on for about 8 hours at intervals of roughly 1 to 3 minutes. Intensity varies. Female. 75 years. No medications, no drugs. On left side. | you may have paraspinal muscle spasm. i advise you to take rest,warm compress with analgesic ointment. Consult you doctor for prescribing muscle relaxtant likethiocolchicoside and others. |
What are the red rashes on my groin area? | I most of the time get red rashes on groin area and after applying some ointment disaapear but few days I get the same and irritation is horrible. I on Dr. advice had applied Propy zole and it help for qyite few months but now I am getting same troube. Please advice. | Rash in groin area occurs most commonly due to fungal infection. This happens due to wearing of tight inner wear, continuous sweating in that area and rubbing of the cloths .Apply terbest ointment twice daily.Try to avoid tight innrwears, skin feat pants.Keep groin area clean. |
Memory loss, chest tightening, have underactive thyroid, rash | Hi. my name is brenda brady aged 25 an i have been living with some condition my whole life its affecting my mental life at the minute. its start of from when i was a very young i could see a big massive ball witched moved very slow towards me at that time my mum thought i had a high temp but it wasnt i was fine some times now to this day i can feel it coming on an then it just stops. there is more. When i went to school i found it diffcult to learn or read a question if there was a small noise in a distence that no other would hear. I also feel pain if someone was to rub my arm but or anywere even tho they didnt do it hard i remember when i was a kid my mum put this cream on me an my sisters as we all had i rash i was the only one who found it very painfull an sobbed my heart out. iam sencetive to bright lights an some loud noises some times weird noises make my chest tighting an freak me out if i put a wash on a 40oc an upwards that to would make my chest tight. I find it hard to express my feelings its all up in my head but cant put it into words my doctors dont give me the time of day to look into to wat i have to tell them as i have other problems that needed to be sorted first as i have to kids an started school i have an underactive thrioed so i was tired alot and coudnt do much. when iam walking or going to shop i find it diffecult to start a conversation with a person who i see from time to time its awkward some times its even hard to say hello. also on that walk if i see some one my head would turn away an nat realise who they are then 2 seconds later my brain would tell me that was such an such its imbarressing cus these pepole think iam being rude. i also have a bad memory if i go up stairs to look for somthing my head would be blank or if you were talking to me an wanting me to replay i would have forgat wat they z my short term memory loss is very bad most my friend and family have noticed i also forget how to spell things an then ages later it just pops back into my head again that happens alot with most of me memorising things and convercetition there probley is more wrong with me but i cant think of any more at the minute. | Hello. As you yourself have rightly pointed out, you need to consult a doctor who can listen to you for all that you have to say. You have small small problems in many spheres of life which need to be tackled one by one under supervision of a psychologist. For some of the problems few tests may have to be done like for example thyroid function testing. You probably need to look life in a whole new perspective and in a different way. Do consult a psychologist. Good luck. |
What causes memory loss in a 42-year-old? | What would cause a 42 year old to lose their memory? Can t remember the names of things have to describe them such as macaroni __the little hard thing that you put in water and they get soft. I think they bought something that was given to them. Can t remember names of ice or uncles describe them as mom sister or brother | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dementia can occur due to many causes. There can be many causes. Please upload medical notes and investigation reports if available. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Undergoing IUI cycle. Hormone levels normal. Humog75 injections required? | Hi I am going in for an IUI cycle . My FSH and LH as 4.95 and 4.41 mIU/ML in the follicular phase , still do I need Humog 75 injections along with COQ10(30) , hope this might not be an overdose of stimulating hormones when these are anyways normal.My cycles and ovulation timings are anyways regular. Hv read about over stimulation as a risk factor for the fertility drugs. | Hi! Its important to know the indication for IUI and ovarian stimulation before deciding if its required or not. In cases of unexplained infertility, for instance, even with regular ovulation, ovarian stimulation with Humog can be indicated to cause superovulation i.e development of 2-3 follicles to increase chances of success per cycle. A small risk of overstimulation would always be there, the exact risk differs on a case to case basis. |
Would taking stimufol cause delay in periods? | Hi,My age is 25y, ht 5.4 and my question is regarding conceiving.We are trying to have a child since 6 months but not conceived. last month we went to a docter and as per her advice we have taken stimufol tablets, 5 mg. We also had the follicular study done on 13, 15 and 17 day. on 13 day it was 16 mm and it is same on 15 and 17 as well. then the docter suggested to continue sex for this month and we will see what happens. now i am about a week in delay of my periods. I checked urine pregnancy test and its negative. Wt has happend. y my period is delayed. can i still hope that i may be carrying. or it is delayed due to use of stimufol. can you plese help me in answering this question. thank you | Hi, I think you should wait for one more week and if periods don't come, repeat a urine pregnancy test. It may be delayed due to pregnancy also. Sometimes delayed ovulation occurs leading to delayed implantation. Stimufol doesn't delay the periods. If you have taken any progesterone in last 2 weeks of your cycle, then you may get your periods in 1 to 2 weeks after stopping the tablet. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo |
How to cure painful lump on the back bone after falling down? | I fell a few days ago and a ladder bar went between my legs and must of hit my tailbone , I was very on the ladder so I was more concerned about hanging on than any injury . I didn t notice any pain at the time . But now I have a small bump on the side of my tailbone. It is semi painful , it s uncomfortable to sit in some ways . I m asking whether or not to go to see doc or can I just ride this out | hi,thanks for writing to healthcaremagic.you seem to have tail bone injury, not necessarily a fracture since you didn't have immediate pain.please take following treatment:1. avoid sitting on hard surfaces.2. Infact for sitting you should buy a ring pillow or doughnut cushion which has a hole in between, so when you sit on it, your tailbone area keeps hanging in the air. you can also buy a coccyx cushion for this purpose.3. avoid sitting for a long time4. till you get hold of one such pillow you can manage by alternate sitting on each side of your buttocks5. do seitz bath- take warm water in a tub and dip your bottom in it. do it 3-4 times a day.5.take a mild antiinflammatory like ibuprofen or naproxen.6. avoid constipation- take high fibre diet. this will avoid strain on your tail bone while passing stools .it should improve in 2-3 weeks hope i have answered your query .if satisfied, please rate my replythank you |
Suggest treatment for sever pain in arm | Hello, I have a query about my mother, she had a fall last year outside on some ice, she hurt her right arm and leg. The leg seems ok but there is a severe pain still in her upper arm, we have been to the doctor, she gave tramadol tables, bu that hasn t helped. Is there anything else you can suggest? | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history.As we need to know the age of you mother and also if any clinical pathologies like diabetes and hypertension are there which interfere in the healing process of the inflammation.Since she had a fall on ice this could be a hairline fracture or just a ligament sprain. After a thorough clinical examination and x-ray of the region can help guide the next medical management.Taking quick icing or hot water fermentation should help relief the pain and after which small exercises should regain the muscle strength back.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel |
What causes depression and anxiety? | I feel sad and anxious all the time I find no joy in anything I don t even want to do everyday chores I don t even want to get up and out of the house I worry constantly I m afraid of getting a job I have no self esteem I feel lost and hopeless every waking moment i take Med s to go to sleep otherwise I d probably stay awake pacing the floor | Hello,First of all, I wish to know your age. Do you have any on the job experience? What were your past experiences? Because we learn from what is happening to us and from our past experiences, your present behavior is always due to your past experience. To answer your questions, I need to know your past. Please provide more details. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand |
Suggest remedy for back pain after lifting chair | I was lifting a chair out of the back of my truck and had my lower back make this popping sensation I felt pop about 2 or 3 times. I am in a pretty good amount of pain now with not being ableto bend forward much at all or lean to the side. Also not able to lift or pickup anything | HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query.In your condition an intervertebral disc bulge of lumbosacral spine or a strain/sprain can be suspected.A physical examination with an orthopedician can give clue for that and a X ray followed by MRI if required can confirm it.For such cases in my patients i advise NSAIDs like Aceclofenac muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside and neurotropic drugs.I also advise them to have a rest of 4 to 5 days.I send them for physiotherapy along with this.Lumbar supporting belt also will be helpful for some.Hope this may help you.Let me know if you have any further query. |
How can hair loss be treated? | (1)Is there any way to treat hairfall....I mean i am lossing a lot of hair from the top of head,even when i shampoo my hair once in 3 days..My hair is oily, age is 19, male.....(2)Also Can i use shampoo daily??...Even when i apply shampoo to my head, i get hair on my hands...(3)Also is there a way to regrow hair using oil or something like that... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Loss of up to 100 hairs per day is normal. Anything above that is abnormal and in such cases the cause of hair loss should be identified and treated.You can apply shampoo regularly and it does not cause your hair loss. As I told, few hairs coming in hand while shampooing is completely normal and it is a part of hair cycle.For regrow hair, you can apply Hair serum daily.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Siva Subramanian. |
What causes flashes of lights and difficulty swallowing? | This is for my son-in-law, he is seeing flashes of light describes as stars, having difficulty swallowing, like something is stuck in his throat, then when he swallows he has chest pain to the right of his chest. any ideas? The stars are in his left eye only and has been there a few days. This was his first symptom. He is concerned he has a neurological disorder like MS. | Hello!I read carefully your question and understand your concern.In my opinion the symptoms you describe may be related to anxiety. Multiple sclerosis can affect the visual function and the swallowing but not both in the first episode . The visual disorders in multiple sclerosis often occur as difficulty in seeing colors , pain behind the eyes with loss of vision , or double vision. Flashes and stars are visual hallucinations , which are not a common sign in MS. The pain in the chest after swallowing is not related to any neurological disorder. I would recommend to consult with a neurologist, have a good neurological examination. A chest xray and an abdominal ultrasound would be necessary to rule out any other cause of the pain. If the neurological examination is not normal a brain MRI would be helpful to rule out MS. Hope to have been of help!Greetings!Dr. Abaz Quka |
Suggest treatment for Hepatitis E | Hello Doctor, My cousin is diagnosed wih Hepatitis E. He has had typhoid twice and jondis twice in last 1 year. This time docs here are saying that he has hepatitis E. I want to know what speciality doctor is right to tackle this situation. We are tired of running from pillar to post in last 1 year. | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Visit Gastro-enterologistExplanation: you can visit gastoenterologist for the problem. Usually Hep E is just like Hep A which subsided by itself with symptomatic treatment without long term complications. Just have high carbohydrate diet without oil/spices. All the best. |
Abdomen to Testicle pain,ciprotab 500mg. Treatment? | I have been having pains in my abdomen 2 my testicle n it now has a lump on one of the testicles after seeing a doctor n placed on ciprotab 500 for ten days.I'm still get pains in my abdomen always getting the urge to pee and lump on my testicle has not gone.please can I get help out of this thank you very much 4 your consideration | Welcome to HCMGreetings of the dayYou seem to be suffering from Epididymo-orchitis. Get Ultrasound of Testis and abdomen done which will tell about size and pathology of testis. Get Urine routine and culture done. Get back with the results.Take CareRegards |
What causes knee snap and pop? | when i bend my knee, it creates slight discomfort, but what alarms me is a very loud popping. I walk and do my usual things without incident, but if I bend my knew back as if to stretch the front thigh muscle and I release my leg, the knee (I think it s the knee) pops and can be heard as loud as a usual tone of a tv. what s happening? | hinothig to worry for sound. Just do hot fomentation and gentle knee exercises to build quadriceps muscle above knee.If need be show to orthopedic doctor and get an x ray done.Diagnosis shall be clear on physical examination of joint and x ray/MRI.best wishesthanks |
Suggest medication for stage IV CKD | Where can I purchase Kayexalate, or sodium polystyrene sulfonate? I have Stage IV CKD and have used this product for years receiving it from Sonfi-Adventis through their Patient Assistance Program. They have stopped providing that saying their is a generic. If there is a generic, what is the name? | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i must advise you not to go around searching for Kayexalate.If it's not available, report to your nephrologist, and a dialysis will be done.The excess potassium is cleared by dialysis and is also safer than Kayexalate.With end stage renal failure(ESRF/CKD), any rise in potassium(hyperkalemia),must be controlled early.Also be careful to avoid potassium rich foods, like fresh fruits,ripe bananas, coconut water, etc. If you want my expert opinion, you may send it as a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. |
On birth control pills. Experiencing heavy creamy discharge and cramps. Took antibiotic for yeast infection. What's wrong? | I have been on birthcontrol pills since age 12 now i am 17. I always take them at same time each day. Now i am experiencing heavy creamy discharge and cramps when i am not on my period. Im constantly back and forth to my ob gyn doctor and its either a yeast infection and i get antibiotics and it never go away. I have even had std tests done and the checked my ovaries and exc and they found nothing.I haven t been sexuality active for 1 year now. Its starting to get really uncomfortable. Im visiting doctor again this week. Do you know what this could be? | if you are frequently suffering from yeast infection than there are some do's and don'ts which you have to follow.do not use soap to wash genital area.use v-wash and clean and dry to wash vagina and genital area which maintains your ph Balance of vagina which will give u relief from infection.use clotrimazole powder in vagina to treat vaginal infection.drink lots of water will give away waste products. |
What causes trouble in breathing while crying? | Every time I cry I tend to have problem breathing like a double breathing or so... even if I am angry in some point my whole body shakes n get cold n I usually cry n start to get same double breathing problem... For few minutes...n sometimes it s painful around my chest area..is it asthma ? And also sometime when I am stress out n shouting loudly I feel unconscious :/ is something wrong with me? | Hi thanks for asking question.Don't worry about your condition.Here are few possibility.1.You have difficult breath and chest pain while crying, angry or stress condition.Try to avoid stress as per history it seem to be simple anxiety induce panic attack.Better you involve your self in some regular activity , meat with friends and try to avoid anger.do regular exercise and avoid situation that lead to stress or anger.2.second this can be because of some respi condition like bronchitis or cold if headache, cough etc present.if respi symptoms increasing chest x ray or pulmonary function test helpful.3.The pain might be simple muscular.It can be because of viral infection, bad sleep posture or overexercision.simple analgesic is helpful.4.If still chest pain increasing then ECG will be done to investigate further.Just now maintain healthy life style with regular exercise and avoid stress.If stress will not controlled by these then drug can be given like alprazolam.I hope my suggestion will help you. |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine? | Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> |
Are there pregnancy chances by rubbing penis on vagina and suggest dosage of unwanted 72? | sir i have foreplay with my gf yesterday.I cleaned my penis with towel before rubbing on its vagina.and i have ejaculated on her stomach and clean semen by myself.does there is any chance that she can get pregnant?alse please suggested the dosage of unwanted 72 tablets with possible side effects? | Hallow Dear,If before you ejaculated on her stomach, your penis was in the vagina, there is every likelihood that precum could have been expelled in the vagina. Precum also contains some sperms which are capable of causing the pregnancy. It is a good option to take Unwanted 72 pill. One pill preferably within 24 but not later than 72 hours of intercourse gives protection against the pregnancy. They have good success rate. The side effects include nausea and vomiting, delayed menses or sometimes early withdrawal bleeding. Still if she misses the period, get her urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography done 8-10 days after missed period. Earlier these test may be inconclusive. |
What are the symptoms of measles? | I just want to check that i don t have measles before i go to uni today. I have this rash started 3 days ago but its not really a rash its not itchy or raised just red dots. I have recently been to toowoomba where there is an outbreak of the measles at the moment. Started wednesday morning I woke up with it around my legs and lower stomach and today its progressed up my stomach to my armpits lightly. | Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that measles require visual examination to get diagnose, if you can provide image to me , I can help you. You can get tested for measles by ELISA test, if it gives you positive test than you have to take antibiotics for prevention of secondary infection and paracetamol for prevention of fever. Measels is self limiting and will be clear by it self.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. |
What are the red rashes on my face? | I used to get red rashes on the face when I consulted a dermatologist she proscribed hhzole .. everything went away but when I discontinued to use, they reappear.. So I continued to use it for almost 2 years after which I realised it was wrong so I stopped. Its been over a year now. Now I m starting to get those reaches again with big acne. I m worried my skin is getting worse . please help | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Please stop using creams containing steroids such as Mometasone, Clobetasol, Hydrocortisone and Fluticasone. Now, you can start applying Metronidazole gel for few weeks. If you did not find any improvement, consult your dermatologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
How to treat bruised trachea, neck muscle irritation, continuous cough, trouble breathing? | nullI have a heavily bruised trachea. Cold air, sudden movement, and turning my neck / using neck muscles irritates it and 1. I start coughing uncontrollably then 2. my windpipe closes so that I cannot breathe for 20-30 seconds. No other symptoms at all. How do I treat this? | Hi, A sudden gush of cold air can cause laryngospasm which gives sensations of choking, coughing bouts etc. This kind of episodes is also associated with viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally. 2. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. 3. Take levocetirizine and paracetamol combination. 4. Avoid hard to chew food. Avoid junk food. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 2-3 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist |
Suggest treatment for swollen and painful ankle | Very swollen ankles and legs with huge amounts of fluids sacks around ankles and painful legs three times there size. Looks like I have Miss piggy toes. Been this way for about 10 days. Any suggestions Just had full check ups with all my spealists and this starts Help? | HiThanks for consulting us.I need more information to help you out. are joints affected or whole legs?Are there any skin changes?Do you have swelling elsewhere? what is Your gender? Do you have any heart ,liver,kidney disease.A detailed report and analysis by your physician would be great for me.Hope it is useful for you.Feel free to contact |
Q. How to recover fast from chickenpox? | Hi doctor, I am suffering from chickenpox for the past five days. Now, the blisters have become blackish. What shall I do for a fast recovery? | Hi. Chickenpox is a self-resolvable condition. Make sure to decontaminate the bedding and clothing as falling of blisters results in virus dissemination. For itching, apply antihistamine lotions like Caladryl (Calamine with Diphenhydramine). If you have children at home, make sure that they get a vaccination for chickenpox. For future references, remember that persons more than 12 years old, pregnant, or less than one year old should receive an antiviral medication Acyclovir within 24 hours when the rash appears. For more information consult a family physician online --> |
Skin pigmentation. Low vitamin B12,D3. Taking PCOD(Cetapin1000mg)hypothyroidism(Thyroxin50mg) and Cipcal. Reason? | I am 39 year old female..suffering from severe facial and skin pigmentation for the past two years..nothing seems to work for my pigmentation.tests showed that I have a very low vitaminB12,D3and low sodium and potassium..I also take medicines for PCOD(Cetapin1000mg)hypothyroidism(Thyroxin50mg) and Cipcal for my D3 deficiency..have been taking thyroid and Cetaphin for more than a year .started cipcal 15 days back.what could be the reason for this severe pigmentation?am feeling so miserable | Hello,Thanks for posting your query.Some women may show skin pigmentation/melasma with PCOD. However you should also rule out adrenal disease(addisons disease) which increases skin pigmentation along with decreased sodium and potesium levels. If your adrenal gland is working well then melasma can be treated better with chemical peel. As you are also taking thyroxin, you should not take other drugs simultaneously, other drugs should be taken 4 hours apart to reduce drug interaction.If you are obese then weight loss will be very helpful.Take balanced diet with vit B12 supplements.Hope it helps.Take Care! |
What causes swelling and discoloration in left breast? | I have a three year old little boy who I ve taken to the Dr. And have a follow up with on the 8th however I feel that there is something else. He has had a discolored on his left breast since April that just appeared, thinking it was a bruise I have kept an eye on it. Its not tender to the touch he doesn t complain and there aren t any bite marks etc, however this morning it s swollen approximately a half inch | Hi....by what you quote I feel that the kid might be having a bleeding disorder, either congenital or aquired... Mostly congenital, considering the age of presentation. The bluish discoloration you are noticing is a subcutaneous bleed or bruise and the small lump you are able to palpate is a subcutaneous blood clot.Your grandchild needs evaluation and I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible. This I am suggesting because - if the kid has a spontaneous bleeding like this internally, as she might require emergency blood products.Regards - Dr. Sumanth |
Are Lexapro and Citalopram right medication for stress and depression? | I am 54 years old lost my mom 2 and a half yrs ago, husband 1 and half year ago, I truly handled all fine and stayed very STRONG for our grown sons 22 and 27, kept steaming along, went right back to work, now for about a month or 2 very depressed, I ve always suffered with depression and anxiety, I take citalaphram .25 for a few years for anxiety, as needed and went to my pcp, he gave me lexapro 10 mg. I took it and it gave me shakes, more anxiety and I do not feel any happier? I spoke to dr after 3rd day on Lexapro 10mg, he said take only half, I have been, the nausea has gone away, i m not as tired, I usually have ALOT of nervous energy, but still wake up shaky and not comfortable, I am thinking of taking 5mg every other day, and weaning myself off. Celexa had worked for me years ago, then I weaned myself off when it seemed like life was easier and I was fine for a LONG time. I am bipolar have very highs and lows please tell me what to do? God Bless you and thank you.... Brenda | Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queriesI can understand your concern. I am sorry for your loss. First of all I'd like to tell you that it is common in individuals to have increased anxiety, tremors and restlessness when they start taking drugs like Escitalopram for first 7-10 days. This rebound increase in anxiety can be reduced by starting the drug with low doses. In most individuals this anxiety decreases by self in about 10 days. You have persistent side effects with Escitalopram even with low doses so in my opinion you should consult your doctor again for some more safe drug. Continue to take the Clonazepam 0.25 mg on PRN basis for anxiety and stress. Don't use this drug regularly as this is known to cause dependence. Medicine as Sertraline is better tolerated and is relatively free of first dose shaking and restlessness. You can consider this drug for your stress and anxiety. Please visit your doctor for prescription of this drug. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take careDr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,Psychiatrist. |
Suggest to increase the weight of 7 month old | Hello doctor my baby is 7 and a half months now and her weight didnt increased in the last three months. mother doing breast feeding, also giving raggie once sometiems twice a day..she is active..any suggestions to increase the weight of the YYYY@YYYY | Hi, 7 months old baby needs a lot more nutrition,not only ragi. Sweet potato, potato, banana are a few that can increase the weight of the baby. Formula milk is required now along with breast feed.... Formula milk can be used with purees...Develope a good sleeping habit .. at least 16 hours of sleep... Good sleep also will help to improve wt. |
Lower back pain below ribs. Had painkillers. Is it bruising or could I have damaged by kidneys? | Hi i have been punched in my lower back jus below my ribs. On impact i had an instany agonising pain shoot down my back and through my left leg. And since i have not been able to do anythin without it being extremely painful. Will this just be bruising or could i have damaged my kidneys. Its been 2 days now and even with pain killers the pain hasnt reduced | hi, thanks for writing to HCM, As per your description your pain is due to a blunt impact on your back which is painful and also radiating to your leg. In this situation we need to see the site of impact of your lower back area for any local swelling, change in skin colour, any bruising. If all of this is present then it is only a localised injury of your back muscles. Also since the pain is radiating into your leg the chances of back muscles spasms and inflammation are more. Chances of damage to your kidney are less but if you really want to be sure of it then an ultrasonography of whole abdomen will help you in doing that as it shows kidneys clearly. If the pain is due to previous reason of muscle injury(soft tissue injury) then localised hot water fomentation & rest should help you. Or you can take the help of your orthopedic specialist in this case. I hope this helps wish you good health |
Suggest treatment for sore throat with painfull swalloing | i have had a painful sore throat for the past three days. It is painful to swallow and I have no other symptoms. feels like it is more towards the roof of my mouth. When I sneeze, that is when it is the most painful. what should I do.. I have tried drinking warm tea and have taken ibuprofen for pain. Both relieve it temporarily, but what can I do to get rid of it permanently? | WELCOME. HERE IS UR PLAN. U REQUIRE ANTIBIOTICS. I WOULD SUGGEST CAP CECLOR 500 MG (1+1+1) FOR 10 DAYS. IF U HV CULTURE FACIITY AVAILBLE GET THE CULTURE DONE FIRST. DO LISTERINE GARGLES N CONTINUE TYELENOL N ANTI ALLERGIC AS PER NEED. HOPE THIS HELPS. THANX |
Suggest treatment for cold,runny nose and sore throat in winters | respected sir,i m anil..from gurgaon (haryana) n i m 25 years old..i m suffering from in winter like cold..runny nose, sorethroat,,from 5 years in winter whole..and i did not take any long treatment i always use some antibitics when i suffer..so, sir i want to ...is there parmanent cure of this diseases such allergy in homeopathy..plz tell me.. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cold,runny nose and sore throat in winters which is due to upper respiratory infection due to poor immunity of your body. I would suggest you to take Allium Cepa, Arsenic Alb, Causticum as homeopathic treatment for 7 days three times a day. You should avoid use of spicy, sharp oily and fried food substances. You should take combination of antobiotic Levofloxacin along with anti histamine such as Levocetrizine. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest x-ray done along with pulmonary function tests done so as to detect level of infection and treatment can be started accordingly. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari |
Q. Is it normal to have decreased urine in 2 months old baby? | Hi doctor, I am having two months old baby. Since two days I am observing that his diapers are not wet and heavy as they used to be. So I checked his urine output by laying him down without a diaper for five hours and fed him twice with two and a half hours gap between each feed. He peed thrice after the first feed with 20 minutes gap and he did not pee until he had his second feed. After the second feed, he peed thrice with 20 to 30 minutes gap. Recently, I have reduced his feeding amount on pediatrician advice as he was vomiting. I used to feed him up to 100 ml with 3 to 4 hours gap and now I am feeding him 60 to 70 ml with 2.5 hours gap. I am exclusively expressing milk and feeding through the bottle and sometimes on formula. He is having motion 3 to 4 times per day. Please advise me if this is normal since I feel that his urine has decreased compared to previously. His weight is 4.5 kg checked 20 days before. | Hello. I understand your concern for your baby. Your baby should urinate 6 to 8 times per day. As you have told that the baby peed after feeds, this seems absolutely normal. You may just keep a track on total 24 hours urine. Should be 6 to 8 times in a day. Reducing feed amount is fine but feed every 2 to 3 hourly and on-demand feeding. Why are you not breastfeeding? Is there any problem? If it is there, it should be addressed. The bottle feeds increase the risk of infection. The stools 3 to 4 times is normal. Weight is 4.5 kg, it is a good weight but need to know the birth weight. Then only would be able to know whether adequate weight gain is there or not. And also the present weight, if you know. |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy? | im not sure how to ask this. my boyfriend wanted sex and i told him no but i let him put the tip right on my vagina he didnt ejaculate but was inside me about half an inch. i had my period two days later but had some bright bleedin on the tail end of it (last two days and one extra day) could i be pregnant | Hallow Dear, I do appreciate your apprehension. In fact insertion of tip of penis (glans) inside the vagina is sufficient to cause pregnancy - even before the ejaculation. Before ejaculation, possibility of deposition of preejaculation secretions (precum) is always there. This gets deposited unknowingly and the person is not aware that he has ejaculated precum. Precum contains some sperms which are capable of causing pregnancy. However, in your case, since within two days after intercourse, you have got your menses, there is no possibility of pregnancy for two reasons.:1. The egg release is 14 days before the menses; while you had intercourse two days before the sex. Hence there was no egg present to get fertilized.2. You have got the menses 2 days after the sex proving that you are not pregnant. So dear, please remove the concern of pregnancy from your mind and enjoy your life. To avoid such stressful situations in future I would advise you to use reliable contraception method like birth control pills, condom or intrauterine device. I hope this helps you.Dr. Nishikant Shrotri |