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What causes tightening of chest and breathlessness?
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Patient: I am 23, 5'1, and about 175 pounds. I was born with pulmonary valve stenosis and had angioplasty done as an infant and at 5 years old. I just visited a cardiologist that told me I had a leaking valve, and that I should be fine. I didn't mention that Im a social smoker, and I've just been feeling very lousy. My chest gets tight, my heart races so much that I get dizzy spells, my legs swell, I cant breathe well when I lay down, and I sometimes get coughing spells. Should I be worried? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely worry for your symptoms. Your all symptoms like chest tightness, racing heart rate, swelling in legs, breathing difficulty in lying down position etc are suggestive of heart failure. You are having congenital valvular heart disease.. And this can cause congestive heart failure. So better to consult cardiologist and get done clinical examination and 2d echo. You may need valvular replacement surgery. So don't wait at home, rush to the hospital. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What is the remedy for the Heart Palpitations making the person weak?
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Patient: I have been experiencing heart palpitations for almost 2 years.I have visited a heart specialist and it was recommended that I have a holter attached for 24 hrs. in order to observe the symtoms. The first time irregularities showed and it seemingly was connected to the leaking mitral valve I have , however, there appeared to be no deterioration of the valve so It was suggested that I monitor the symtoms and go back if necessary-whilst making some life style changes etc. I had to go back to have another holter attached some months later, which again showed palpitations occuring--was told not to worry and if they continued may have to go on beta blockers. The thing is, I do not experience severe symptoms during the 24hr holter phase ,however,palpitations can last for up to 8 hrs at times --leaving me totally exhausted. I was awoken last evening at midnight and experience them for the remainder of the night sleeping a little . I am going to go back to the heart specialist (very soon) but as i was doing some research I came across this site. An observation and comment would be welcome. Doctor: Hi Welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.Rapid heart rate and Dizzy spells can be a definite feature of heart rhythm disturbances.Irregular heartbeat is known to alter the blood supply to the brain leading to impaired function in a transient way.Few drugs like beta blockers are certainly known to reduce the heart rate and accelerate the dizzy spells.I advise you to have a complete 24 hr holter ECG which can accurately determine the cardiac conduction abnormalities.Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.Drugs like Isoproterenol will help to increase the heart rate.Drugs like amiodarone can also help to minimise the rhythm irregularities.A 2 Dimensional echocardiography will help to assess the functional reserve of the heart ruling out organic heart lesions.Electrophysiological study and Radiofrequency ablation will also help to eliminate abnormal foci of rhythm.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.
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What causes lower back pain?
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Patient: For the past week I have experience pain in my back, below waist, which radiates around to the front starting on the right side and then across above the pelvic bone. It does not bother me when standing, walking, or sitting in a straight back chair, but in a recliner or a chair that causes me to slump, it can be pretty bad. Causes? Doctor: You had not mentioned your age which is very important in case of back pain. For treatment of lower back pain you can take some pain killer like biozobid-plus or zerodol-mr only when the pain is worse enough or disturbing your daily work along with some calcium supplements like shalcal-d or toscal-gem once daily. Take some multivitamin like supradyn or zevit once daily. Do physiotherapy exercises after an expert opinion of physiotherapist. I will also advice you to sleep on plain surface.
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Is some treatment needed for Nausea and dizziness when I stand for long?
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Patient: I hit my head 4 days ago. I am experiencing flue like symptoms. Nausea and dizziness when I stand for too long. I also had a rash breakout over my entire upper torso. The area of the trauma is now itchy on my scalp. My vision has improved. I had double vision less than 24 hours after the injury. This has improved. My face is puffy. I hit the back of my head on the left side. I do not have insurance and am wondering if I need to go to the ER. I seem to be very emotional. I only feel well when I am lying down. Could the rash have something to do with the head trauma, or could I have a virus separate from the head injury? What should be my coarse of action? I do feel better than I did a couple of days ago. Doctor: Hello, As you had symptoms like double vision, it is better to go for a CT scan to rule out head injury. The rashes are not related to the head trauma. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does elevated ESR count indicate underlying medical problems?
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Patient: hi sir,ma mum is around 48 years she is losing her weight for the past few months but she is having dental infection and we took a general health check up for her and everything wuz normal but her esr is 44which is quite high for a women of her age......does tat indicate any serious problem like cancer or it is high due to her dental infection am v.tensed pls solve ma problem Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high esr. Tuberculosis, infection, anemia, autoimmune disease, paraprotienemia, malignancies all can lead to high esr. She may jabe any of this cause. She should go for further investigation and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Can kidney damage be possible due to viral infection ?
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Patient: Please tell me kidney damage due to viral infection? Doctor: Hi Dhanshree Viral infections often lead to kidney damage in our country . It leads to High Serum Creatinine levels , Blood Urea and ESR levels in the body. What are your Lab Reports and current treatment?/ I will see if we can make some alteration in it to improve your health!!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!!!!!
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Reason for the pain in the arm?
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Patient: I am wondering if this might be muscle related or something else. I work in retail and do use left arm for reaching and stretching quite a bit. I have pain left side under armpit, going into armpit and upper arm and pain around to my back in about the same area as armpit. I am also 63,. Doctor: Hello, As this pain will be due to degenerative changes in the cervical spine and nerve entrapment. Due to which there is a weakness of the muscles and also the pain. At 63 we can expect some changes in the normal physiology of the soft tissues and the Symptoms due to which are possible. Using neck collar, hot water fermentation, static neck exercises, shoulder stabilization exercise is recommended to help reduce the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Both have same blood group. Will the child be get affected due to this?
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Patient: hello sir, my name is Siddhart . My blood group is O+ve and my marriage has been arranged with a girl having the same blood group O+ve . can you please tell me in detail if our baby may have some disability after some years. Actually i have seen a few O+ve cases before where, when the child is around 10 years these defects and disabilities come out and then there is nothing but to watch a child die. So kindly please help me out if i should say "yes" for the marriage or "no". thank you . Doctor: Hello Sidhart, GO ahead with the proposed marriage, if you like her. Blood groups do not determine possibility of disability for your future child. If you marry a girl with any negative( A-ve. B-ve,AB-ve or O-ve ) blood group and your first child is positive blood group, then there is possibility of disease to your second child. But this can be prevented by proper treatment after first pregnancy. About the ' cases before where, when the child is around 10 years these defects and disabilities come out' that you mention , did this occur in your relatives? In that case some genetic disease is a possibility ( unrelated to blood group ) and you may get an opinion from a clinical geneticist. Always better to avoid consanguineous marriage ( marriage with blood relatives)
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Suggest treatment for homosexuality and masturbation
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Patient: i am 22 years old boy,when i was in 6th class,1 uncle sexed with me,now i am sex attracted to many uncles not girls,my life is so confusion,i also very weak due to handpractice,plz ans me what i do,i listened by behaviour thearapy is the solution of this type of problem is it true plz ans me. Doctor: Hello, You are right. Behavior therapy can cure your homosexual affinity. Behavior therapy is also effective. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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Suggest treatment for sharp chest pain
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Patient: I have been having some strange symptoms for the last several months. Today, while sitting at my computer at work, i started getting sharp chest pain like some stabbing me with one needle just below the collar bone on my left side. At the same time, I felt an intense pressure in my neck area, just below my jaw bone on the same side. My shoulder also is a strange numb sensation, almost like i just got done working out really hard. And my left ear is red and hot to the touch. This is new to happen at the same time. I have been feeling the insense needle prick sensation for a while now. When I dont feel that, it feels like something is scrapping along the inside of my chest. I cant tell if it is lungs or the actual bones. It almost takes my breath away sometimes. I did drink coffee today but have before and not had this issue. I am wondering if this is my heart? Lungs? like an infection? Or ear infection? All of which is new to me. Please help! Doctor: Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems more in relation with psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress and anxiety issue rather than organic pathology .* Still once evaluation with your physician for primary work up in form of EKG & lab tests is suggested to rule out any underlying issue .Hope this clears your query .Regards .
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What causes discomfort in the heel of the leg?
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Patient: hi, im michelle and im 20, ive had a stroke 3 years ago and now im wearing a walk aid on my right leg. however, the right side is affected and i cant feel anything. although, recently, my right heel hurts. i did some research and the two that popped out the most is the heel busitis and heel spur. usually its fine in the morning but then it right leg and heel hurts like crazy. should isee a doctor or possibly take some treatments. what do you think? Doctor: hi,as mentioned by you the brief history of you I will recommend to first take an x-ray and confirm that it's a spur. Also, post that your physician may help with treatment which will help ease the symptoms. Next to understand is that this spur once confirmed needs an attention by doing some exercises for feet and also getting a shoe insole. which will help further to avoid the pain and reduce the inflammation.regards.Jay Indravadan Patel
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How must cuts be treated?
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Patient: I had a cut on my finger and it was bleeding nonstop. The I put some Dettol on a cotton to clean the wound. I put a plaster around it, just for the bleeding could stop and so I can put a ointment on it. When I took the plaster off, it looked as if I had burned my whole finger. Its dark skin and it looks as if blisters are appearing. What should I do and how must a treat it. Doctor: Hi,Welcome to healthcare magicI have read your query and I suggest you mention the size of the cut and amount of gaping.If the wound is large and not healing you need to consult nearby doctor as it may require stitching the wound for appropriate healing.The blisters you mentioned might have caused by rubbing the wound area too much,you now need to follow certain measures to reduce the blisters:1.Keep the area open with regular washing with an anti bacterial soap an application of antibiotic ointment like betadine.2.Application of ice at frequent intervals will help reduce the size of blisters3.Apply turmeric powder on the wound as it acts as an antiseptic and prevents further injection.4.You need to get a dose of tetanus toxoid if you have not recently been injected with it.5.Blisters will resolve gradually,till then don't rub the part and don't try to burst open the blister,its only if the blisters are increasing in size and become painful consult a doctor for proper drainage with aseptic precautions.Hope this answers your query.Regards,Dr.Tushar Tamboli
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What is the cure for the small bump on the left of the collar bone?
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Patient: I have a small bump on the left side if my collar bone it gets worse some days and other days its compleatly gone if I sleep on my side it's the worst or if I am active it gets worse when it goes away it last for a few weeks and when it reoccurres it last for a few weeks as well Doctor: Hello Thanks for writing to HCMYou need proper clinical examination and investigations.Bump/swelling may be due to many reasons.It may be due to enlarged lymph node,mass etc.After clinical examination,biopsy and Chest X-ray (PA view) can be taken to find out the cause.CT Scan(Thorax)can be done if needed.You also need routine investigations like routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT etc.Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.Hope i have answered your query.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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Have swollen occipital node, thyroditis, celiac disease. Could they be related to the swollen node? Concerned?
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Patient: Hi, for months now I have had a swollen occipital node, some days it is about the size of a grape others the size of a pea. I do have thyroditis, and celiac disease . Could they be related to the swollen node? Lately the node has been sore and causing me worsened migraines. I have had daily headaches for as long as I can remember. It runs in my family, but they have been a lot worse lately. Should I be concerned? Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Swollen node in the neck is not related to thyroiditis or celiac disease. The swelling in the node is either due to a bacterial infection or malignancy. In view of the relatively small size and long duration, infection is more likely as a cause.I suggest you take a course of antibiotics. If the node is still swollen, you can either go for a fine needle aspiration or biopsy of the node to find out the cause of the swelling.I hope it helps.Please get back if you require any further information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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How can spermatorrhoea be treated?
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Patient: sir i am suffering presently from spermatorrhoea. it is because of long childhood self abuse. i get night fall every week. i am very thin, i sweat a lot, my normal body temperature is low, i am also suffering from spondylosis. i have stopped masturbating now. please suggest me changes in lifestyle and habits, like getting up early or in diet to escape this problem. and also if any medication which can help me deal with this . please sir it is jeopardising my future Doctor: Welcome to HCM, My friend, please try to differenciate the normal physiological function and pathology. Your spermatorrohoea problem is common to all un married, non masturbatory adolecence, adult male. When you are entring in the Adulthood life your Primary and secondary sexual organs starts its function. Semen production is normal, If you are not release it regularly either, Sex or Masturbation it will come out. Some experience Night emission, some experiences semen leakage during urination and defecation. Semen is our body fluid not a vital fluid, first try to come out from guilty feeling. Your young age excessive masturbation was not the cause for your problem. Solutions: 1) Start Masturbation, 2) Do some physical exercise, 3) Concentrate your work/studies 4) No need to take specific food. There is no relationship between your spondylosis and your Masturbation. Think 1) " What is the difference between Mastrbatiory ejaculation and Sexual ejaculation" - Both activities you are ejaculating . Think 2) All normal sexually active men if he is not regulary ejaculate (Sex or Masturbation) He will get spermatorrhoea.
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Suggest treatment for vertigo , sore throat and headache
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Patient: I had some vertigo issues last week, and then I developed a headache and sore throat. In addition, I had post nasal drip and nausea on Friday. My jaw started to become sore with pain in my teeth--first upper, then lower, and then back and forth. This morning, my face is swollen on the side where I had the pain, and my cheek next to my nose hurts. I had no symptoms two days ago when the humidity seemed to be higher, but now that the humidity is down again, I am miserable. Doctor: Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a sinus infection. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical check up, a sinus X ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate). An antibiotic may be needed. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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Severe kidney stone pain and on pain medication. Ultrasound shows three kidney stones and borderline spleen. What does it mean Doctor?
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Patient: My son, 44 years old is now in emergency room with severe kidney stone pain. He is being given pain medication. During ultra sound ,3 days back,the result showed 3 kidney stones, 2 mm, 3mm and 5 mm. It was also noted in the test result that he had border line spleen.What does it mean, pl. Let us know Doctor. Thank youVijaya from Seattle. Doctor: HelloKidney or renal stone pain is severe while it comes down to ureter.as the size of stone is small,there is very high chance to get down.so if pain subside no need to worry.border line spleen doesn't matter.it means spleen size is up to normal borderline.need to have close followup for ultrasound in 3 months.
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Suggest treatment for upper respiratory infection
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Patient: hello, my workplace is installing a concrete floor for a new machine. they then sprayed it with some chemical compound and this made me sick. Headaches, feeling of light headed, muscle cramps, and fatigue. dr diagnosed upper respiratory infection. after 5 days I feel somewhat better but am concerned about long term affects. should I be concerned? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you shoukd worry at present for long term effects. As your exposure is very short.Yes, you can have long term effects if you are having prolonged exposure for months and years.So no need to worry for such short time of exposure.And in case you are too much worried about this than start using mask at work place. There are specific mask available with filters. They will provide you safety from inhaling aerosols.
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What causes an indentation on the right-sided stomach after an ankle surgery?
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Patient: I had ankle surgery 6.weeks ago I ve been mostly bed ridden. I m 300 pounds and can t use crutches so I use a walker to get around when I stand I use all my tummy muscles while I carrying all this weight around. I just noticed this week when I got up in top right part of stomach right in middle of one of my fat rolls was an indention. Doesn t hurt just looks weird. Doctor: Hi, It is not related to ankle surgery. It may be due to rapid weight loss. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What causes leg spasms post a discectomy?
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Patient: l ve had 2 cervical spine surgeries, most recent a discetomy at C2 - C7 in 11/15.. I have a right hip with serious pain and arthritis (hip replacement surgery scheduled 3/19/18). I m currently experiencing severe leg spasms with my legs being pressed together every night. It s kept me awake for almost a week. What is the cause and treatment for these spasms???. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your spasms may be due to spinal cord changes caused by either preoperative compression or intraop injury. To rule out the cause you need to undergo an MRI cervical spine.Further management depends on your MRI findings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What is the best treatment for epilepsy?
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Patient: Sir, I had epilepsy from last 8 years I am in eight class when I suffered from pneumonia than doctor gave me tabetss of chloroquinine after that I am just have tremble in my body. By seeing this my father thinks that I have epilepsy than he took me to doctor than doctor starts epilex chrono 300mg slowly increasing upto 800mg and one day Ifell down than another doctor said I don t have epilepsy than he stops my medicine slowly. But there is our college trip than I got my first seizure and slowly I know that I am an epileptic patient. Now I got seizure when I am restless I want to ask you about permanent treatment for epilepsy. Please suggest me sir Thanks Doctor: Hello dear,Don't feel so low,as epilepsy is not a curse.Whether you have it or not,a doctor can't tell unless one see you having it or unless he is provided with accurate description of the event.Best thing for you is to video record a typical episode and visit a neurologist with the video.Even if it is epilepsy,treatment drugs depend on the type of seizure,as there are several seizure types and drug of choice for every seizure type is different.Some epileptic persons performed great in life,like Sir isaac newton,johnty rhodes.So,don't be so sad.
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How to treat painful swollen shin?
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Patient: Today getting out of the pool I slipped and fell on the metal ladder landing on both my shins. My lefts shin immediately swelled up to walnut sized knot, my right one has a huge dent in it but didn t break the skin.its very painful on the right one.could there be serious injury? Doctor: Hi, Take the following measures at first- 1. cold compression over the wounded area 2. elevation of the limb above the level of heart and rest 3. get an X-ray done for- both the legs including knee and ankle joint 4. you can take paracetamol 500 to reduce the pain and swelling A dent does not always mean serious injury. But get the X-ray done ASAP for confirmation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tanmoy Roy, General & Family Physician
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Is SGPT level 52 abnormal?
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Patient: I am 30 years old 5'11", weighs 174 Ibs. I just had my sgpt tested and the result is 52... my creatine is .99... i am concern about my sgpt level...since i dont drink alcohol and i dont smoke.i regularly go to the gym. Drinks protein powder...and often sleep late. That's my lifestyle in summary. Should i be worried about my 52 sgpt? Doctor: Thank you for contacting HCM. Do you know about SGOT levels. There 2 different transaminases known to us. SGOT & SGPT. SGOT levels go up in patients who take excessive amounts of alcohol. coming to your issue. you have mildly elevated SGPT. this is usually not related to alcohol intake. isolated SGPT elevation is seen in some mild genetic disorders and in hepatitis. do you have any high risk behaviour or high risk profession where there is possibility of needle stick injuries. have you had any blood transfusions. some times medications like anticholesterol medications can do this. bottom line is if you do not have any problems as mentioned above. check for hepatitis.
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Suggest treatment for baby suffering from gas problem and constipation
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Patient: My baby has constipation.before her motion was good like 3-4 times per day.After 4 months i started to give her a little solid food(ragi) 1 or 2 times and iam giving her formula only 40-60 ml per day.When she started constipation i avoided ragi and formula.she had gastric problems whevever i feed her she has vomiting tendency and she had constipation also.i consulted doctor.She told me it is gas problem.I gave her medicine Disflatyl.Now she is drinking breast milk .cerelac and ragi.but sheis not passing stools.When i put the glycerin medicine she is passing stools otherwise she is not passing. Doctor: Hi, First, try to avoid giving her any food, only breast or formula milk. Second, you can give her the glycerin medicine every other day as there is no harm from it and by time she will pass stool by herself. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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How to build up body muscles?
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Patient: I have started weight training recently. I run for 30 min and weight training for 1 hour, in total 1.5 hr 3 days a week. I am trying to bulk up. Question1; Should I drink Protein shake on my non workout days? Question2; Is 3 day training enough for bulking up? Doctor: Hello, You can take protein supplements on a daily basis. Do not use creatine or steroid-containing supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What causes a bump on inner rib cage after an injury?
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Patient: So I was her skiing with a friend and landed on my ribs gallon off and like I went to med express and got an X-ray and then said they couldn t find anything wrong and now like a month later I got this hard bump on my left lower inner rib cage like by my stomach could I get some ideas of what it could be? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should get done 1. Repeat chest x ray2. Ultrasound examination of local part.Since you are having blunt chest trauma, your hard lump can be due to healing process in the injured rib.Ribs are bony structure. So any injury in ribs will cause healing by fibrosis and calcification. This causes callus formation at the site of injury. And this callus can be felt as hard lump.So get done chest x ray and ultrasound examination to rule out other causes.If needed biopsy of the lump can also be done to establish the diagnosis.But callus formation due to healed ribs appears more in your case.
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What are the remedies of hair thinning and hair fall?
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Patient: Hello Doctor, i have a problem of hair thinning and also it falls. I have a lost a lot of hair in last 6 months. I am having PCOD problems and taking glucophage. Kndly recommend me with some hair supplements which can reduce my problem and help me in regrowing my hair. Doctor: Hi, welcome to HCM,Best health supplement is Cap Biotin+PABA+calcium pantothenate.Wash your hair with volumizing shampoo.Apply beclomethasone once daily.Apply capixyl serum 1 ml once daily.Hope this is helpful.Thanks
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What causes a knot in inner thigh?
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Patient: My three year old son has a hard, quarter sized knot on his high right inner thigh that I just saw for the first time today while giving him a bath. He says it hurts whe my husband or I try to touch it, also noticed the knot is a bit feverish compaired to the rest if his body temp. Doctor: HI your kid is having swelling, mostly an due to infection and other cause being injury as it is painful associated with local rise in temperature.Please consult a child specialist immediately to get it examined and get it treated.Hope it is helpful and ready to help you further
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What are the effects of stents to the Kidney?
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Patient: I have had 3 stents put in my heart, the last two in may of 2011.I am on heart medications such as Plavic, Beta Blocker, counter blockers and aspirin. I am starting to get short winded again after very little walking and so on. I also have very bad Kidneys due to the dye used on my last angio plasty. i had poor kidneys anyway. but this procedure landed me in the hospital and I have Dibetis 2 also. I am really worried that they may want to put another stent in my heart and cause my kidneys to really go out. they are operating at 40% now Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.The stents are inserted in to coronary arteries. This will cause free flow of blood to the heart. The heart pumping action will be enhanced and the heart will function more normally. With this more blood will reach the kidneys to function efficiently. The inherent damage to the kidney mechanism will not be normalized but the kidney will get a good supply of blood to work on. This will help clear the toxins from your blood. So the stents will have a positive effect on the kidney blood circulation and will help kidneys function better.
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Suggest treatment for chest congestion and fever
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Patient: my name is ankush and and i am suffering from bad throat, congested chest and loose motion past three days. also i am having fever and is fluctuating . my doctor suggested me for wikoryl and odoxil tablets and now he has switched me over to zedex syrup. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). Diarrhoea I'd also due to viral infection. Your drugs are appropriate, but along with drugs, follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. 2. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food. 3. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Usual time for recovery is 1-2 weeks. So continue drugs and above mentioned things for 1-2 weeks. You will definitely improve. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What could cause by accidentally inhaling uranium compounds found in the fiestaware?
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Patient: I was driving on the highway with my windows rolled down, and as I passed a group of people on the shoulder, they threw a cup of dirt in my car, and I breathed in a lot of it. I m worried that they crushed fiestaware chips with uranium glazed ceramic and mixed it in with the dirt. Are there tests to see if there is uranium compounds in my lung, the same uranium compounds found in the fiestaware chips? Also, if I did, will I get lung cancer from it, or silicosis from the dirt? Doctor: HiAfter hearing your history i would advise you to do a CT scan of chest.Uranium compounds can cause lung cancer or silicosis.So if any lesion is found in in your lung in the scan then biopsy has to be done to rule out lung cancer.RegardsDR DE
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Had foreplay during periods. Possible pregnacy if vagina is touched with fingers having sperms?
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Patient: Hi doctor. Please answer this question. I am so much worried about this. This is the scenario. Me and my girlfriend do kissing and hugging in her menstruation period (3rd day of its period) we do caressing each other while wearing clothes. I do fingering her and she do masturbate me. After i release my sperm we go to bathroom then wash my penis and also her hand that filled of sperm. My question is . if my girlfriend touches her vagina while having sperm in her hand.. it can lead to pregnancy? i see that she wash her hand, but im confused that, if water can wash out the sperm in her hands? ( she have menstruation period that time). Thanks doctor Doctor: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy are very rare in your case because she is menstruating and she washed her hand properly. Sperm wash out in water. Good luck. Take care.
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Why is there tenderness after getting a root canal and a crown placed on molar?
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Patient: I've had a root canal and a crown placed on #30 molar. However, the reason for the root canal/crown in the first place was a cracked tooth. The tooth in question has always been somewhat tender..it's been approx 6 years. My dentist informed me that the crack must have gone done the root and is now deteriorating under the crown. I will probably have an implant done..the question is if I leave the deteriorating root too long will it actually harm my jaw bone. I am on a 6 month recall with my dentist. Thanks for your input. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for posting the query, If the tooth is infected the infection will eventually pass to the surrounding tissue, jaw bone..A course of antibiotics and analgesics will provide relief till you go for the surgery take tab almoxiclav BD, tab nimi BD.I would suggest you to do the treatment as soon as possible.Take care!
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After removal of appendix with 14 lymph nodes experiencing constipation & change in sugar levels
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Patient: my father has undergone laproscopic guided right hemicolectomy for tumor in colon Dr. have removed portion of large intestine effected,and also appendix with 14 lymphnodes.he is now recovering but having lot of constipation and also fluctuating sugar levels 120 to 280. he undergone surgery on 19.03.12 . pl advise Doctor: Hello and . As a surgeon,i understand your anxiety.After a right hemi-colectomy,the person is advised stool softeners routinely.This is to prevent constipation and cause any discomfort to patient.Mild laxatives are used,if response to the stool softeners isn't effective.The blood sugar is checked daily,and a strict control is kept.Fluids is a must.The blood sugar is controlled with insulin, in the peri-operative period.The FBS and GRBS is charted,along with electrolytes,so recovery is quick.After discharge also,blood sugars are checked at regular intervals.HbA1C must be checked,before surgery and preferably kept below 6.5.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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What causes on and off fever with mouth sore and headaches?
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Patient: Hi, my son is 2 years old. Currently he is having on and off fever but usually his having it during night time. He cant sleep well. And his temperature goes ups and down. He has some kind of something on his lips which causes him to have troubles eating foods and drinking his milk. Hes pedia 6 days ago gave him a medicine called...daktarin oral gel for the swollen part on his lips. And he has also given him an antibiotic called cefaclor for antibacterial something. But its been how many days and nothings happened. Hes having a frequent headaches and thats a problem... Doctor: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. He has tonsillitis .It can be mixed infection, because antibiotic is not working for viruses. I suggest -1. Apply Pantosal on the tonsils 2 times for 5 days.2.Sualin for resolve or crash tablets and give him powder to resolve ,it will relieve pain.3.Hot drinks.Don't be in tension,antibiotic is good.If after 5 days nothing happens i advice to give Acyclovir 30 mg/kg/day divided for 2 times for 5 days.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your baby speedy recovery and good health.
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Could light headedness, feeling nervousness and having asthma indicate panic attacks?
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Patient: For some time now I will get tired or light headed while doing something as simple as laundry. I feel nervous and like I want to vomit or gag I have asthma when this happens I feel the need to use my inhaler I take Advil and Benadryl and it last about 20min at a time. It's small episodes about 2 times a day. Can I be having panic attacks. Doctor: HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your problem, if you have history of asthma then the present symptom could be related with this If I would be your doctor then I would surely put you on antibiotic and the best drug would be "Azithromycin" 500 mg once in day for three days, this will give good result, you can keep continue your other medicines have nice day.
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What causes pain, fever even after taking antibiotics for kidney infection?
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Patient: My daughter was diagnosed with a kidney infection and placed on antiobiotics yesterday morning. Now 36 hours later the pain is still intense, she still has a fever and cannot eat. Should we give the antibiotics more time, or would a visit to an emergency room be the best course now? Doctor: HelloThanks for query .Your daughter has been diagnosed to have kidney infection hopefully your family Physician .She needs to get examined by a qualified Urologist and get following basic tests done to establish a diagnosis .1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis.In the mean while continue taking antibiotics that she has been prescribed Ensure that she drinks more water to help her to keep her urine dilute .Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil.
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What is the treatment for leg pain and back pain?
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Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My question is I gave had a total of four vack surgeries I am still experiencing a lot of leg pain and vack pain. I had a MRI done about a month ago and I do have 2 bluging discs but my dr can not see what could be causing my keg pain . Could there be something else that could be causing it? Doctor: HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query. Your problem of back pain can be due to nerve compression syndrome caused by bulging disc. This can give a neuritis or neuropathic pain. In such case i treat my patients with muscle relaxants like tizanidine , NSADs like aceclofenac and neurotropic drugs like pregabalin & methylcobalamin. I also recommend physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises along with this. Wearing Lumbar supporting belts also will be helpful also. Surgery is indicated for moderate to severe nerve compressions and pain not relieving by conservative methods. A consultation with an orthopedic surgeon or neurologist is well appreciated for this. Nerve conduction studies also carried out in some case.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks.
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Does choking and spitting up of food require medical attention?
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Patient: My daughter was eating dinner and a piece of hamburger meat went down the wrong pipe?She spit up clear mucus but says it fees as if something is in her chest. She has eat and drank after and has to go spit up after. She is breathing and talking normal.I'm just a worried mom Doctor: HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, It could be swallowing difficulty at the time of eating but it might not be in trachea so it is nothing to worry, if no symptoms are there then it will be alright, it must be difficulty in swallowing at the time of eating and not the food gone in trachea, hope this information helps.
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Need medication for swelling that has occurred at the sight of injection
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Patient: My husband had a routine single needle injection to withdraw blood for routine blood sample last Saturday late morning. He experienced some swelling at the point of injection in crook of right elbow. I had the same with no side effects. 5 days later he has extensive bruising and some discomfort. We live in Hong Kong and have previously had no problem with getting routine blood tests. What could have caused this reaction? Doctor: Dear Friend.Welcome to Healthcaremagic.Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.This is probably thrombophlebitis.If you could send me the photograph, i could give you a better idea.Thrombophlebitis improves itself. Usually no treatment is required.However, if severe, Thrombophobe ointment for local application can be used.This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Can unprotected sex just after periods cause pregnancy?
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Patient: hi doctor i am rahul i did sex with my friend just after his peroids and some sticky transparent liquid come out during sex . let me know one thing this liquid can do a women pregnant. only some transparent sticky liquid is there but i control myself during the white liquid and i seperate from girlfriend before white liquid. Doctor: Hi.No, the liquid you observed was just lubricant produced by her Bartholin's gland, and so you need not worry about conception. Although, make sure you use condoms from the next time onwards primarily because the withdrawal method that you practised is only 50 % effective, and can fail 50 % of the times.Best wishes.
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How is rabies transmitted?
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Patient: sir, my friend had been scratched by an unknown cat 7 days before.she did not take injection till now..she has no symptoms of rabies now.but we eat the remains of the food she had eaten and also drank the water which she p drank.is these situations may cause rabies to us????? Doctor: Hello,welcome to HCM,Rabies is a diseas which is transmitted by the licks, bite and scratch by the rabid animal. Rabies is a 100% fatal disease nut it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. It is not transmitted by sharing of the food and water. It is transmissible only if your friend is having rabies. Otherwise nothing to worry.Don't neglect to take treatment. Your friend should take minimum of three doses of antirabies vaccine to the shoulder.Thank you
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Suggest remedy for severe back pain
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Patient: Hi doc i am having lower back and occasionally side pain. Its not a sharp pain but more like a discomfort sourness. It is to my lower right side. First i thought it may be a pinch nerve then i thought it may be a deep sore muscles. But it has been over two months now and it seems to get worst. I also notice that my stomach has recently become bloated with gas. I also have dry mouth. Thanks for your responce. Doctor: Hello, There are many reasons for lower back pain. Here are few that might have caused the problem to you- inappropriate way of sitting while you work, trauma to muscle or nerve due to some injury that went unnoticed. Here are a few things I suggest to my patients who come with similar complains. First of all for a long standing pain over 2 months like this its very important to know the underlying cause and its advisable to visit a doctor in person for this cause history plays a very important role in diagnosis. Secondly if needed you will have to undergo some medical imaging tests to find out exact reason for the pain. After diagnosis is made you will be given proper medications for pain management. Also its advisable to see a physiotherapist later for better management of the pain as some pain relieving exercises are taught by the physiotherapist which work well. For the other complains like bloating which can be due to acidity, some antiacid medicines like pan 40 can help in this. The other issue of dry mouth can be of various reasons and I advise you to mention the same to your visiting doctor as he might advise you to do some blood tests if needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manisha Auradkar, General & Family Physician
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What causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache and dizziness?
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Patient: My blood pressure is 106/76. I have a pounding headache, dizziness, nausea and malaise. I am a type 2 diabetic with hyperthyroidism. I am extremely overweight with a family history of stroke and heart attack. Last year, they removed my gall bladder and said my liver enzymes were elevated but could never give me any idea as to why I always have abdominal pain or chronic diarrhea. I just really feel like crap but I am tired of going to the doctor. Should I be concerned? Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history about your complaints of headache, dizziness, nausea and malaise; and hyperthyroidism with overweight, type II diabetes, gall bladder removal, raised liver enzymes and now worried about abdominal pain and diarrhea.With the multiple problems and contradictory findings like overweight in spite of hyperthyroidism indicated me for a rare problem that has to be researched and found out or ruled out. I would advise you the following:-Get an opinion of an Endocrinologist to rule out the possibility of hormonal syndrome of MEN I and MEN II, where you get such pictures. You will need MRIs and CT scans as an investigations.The pain in the abdomen with diarrhea can be due to uncontrolled or not so well controlled Hyperthyroidism. It is possible that once the thyroid is under control as well as you diabetes and obesity, everything is fine. You can also consult a center dealing with Obesity and Metabolic surgery for medical management and / or surgical management that all your problems will be under control.
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Suggest treatment for mental health problems
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Patient: doctor my daughter is suffering from sciziphernea and ocd also she is under treatment from past 6 years we see only slight improovement and she is taking fluoxin 100 and sizodine 3 mg also from past 6 years, due to this i am undergoing lots of tension so iam looking out for a place where she can stay and be treated for the same, as i feel once away from home she might follow rules and improove Doctor: hi,I am sure if you consult your psychiatrist he would be able to increase the dose of Sizodone which could be taken upto 16 mg if your daughter needs.If Obsessive compulsive symptoms are also persisting then she can be shifted to other medicines like fluoxamine or Clomipramine.I could suggest you the next proper step if you describe me the problems currently your daughter is suffering with.Also I could suggest you for short stay homes and long stay centres if you inform me about your current location of residence.Hoping to help you much more with these informations. I would like to hear back from you. Thank you.
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What causes lower abdominal pain?
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Patient: My son is 16 years old and weights 70.5kg. He has been having mild to severe pain in his lower abdomen (shifting from left to right) and lower back pain since early December. He has done an ultrasoud, ct scan, urine test, several blood tests and several xrays. At one point they said he had sacreolitis and after 2 1/2 weeks of taking indomethecian they said he in fact did not have this disease after all and told us to stop taking the medication and have still left him undiagnosed. Today he is once again in severe pain on his right lower abodomen and lower back, he has taken advil all yesterday and still today with no relief any suggestions?? Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.If the area of pain is constant in position I would advise you to request for an MRI of the whole spine , details of the thoracic region as this can get us the reason.This is not uncommon but rarely diagnosed. He has already undergone all the other tests. Also consider the IBS- irritable bowel syndrome.Colonoscopy.Color doppler of abdomen to see for the blood vessels, any obstructions or so. The diagnosis is always to be sought after as then only a proper treatment is possible. A trial with Gabapentin, antidepressant may help .
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Suggest treatment for discrete hepatomegaly
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Patient: Hello,one child of 6 months have recurrent fevers since 3 months. The Cultures of urine, blood and stool back repeatedly negative. LDH was 554 (228 - 456) and SGOT to 102 (total and direct bilirubin normal. Beside this the child is normal except for a discrete hepatomegaly. What are your diagnostic hypothesis? Doctor: HI...with recurrent fever and mildly elevated LDH and other liver enzymes, if the kid is otherwise well in-between fever episodes I would consider recurrent viral illness. But keep the kid under follow up please.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What causes yellow tongue, congested nose and sore throat during pregnancy?
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Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am 18 weeks pregnant...took a z-pac last week for a terrible sinus infection was done with it on sat. my doc prescribed it to me. I just started porgesterone shots to prevent pre-term labor. I have noticed that my tongue is yellow and has been for about 5 days. When I brush it it goes away but then comes back the following day. At night I still have a very congested head / nose and now have a very sore throat. What is wrong? Doctor: Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Your symptoms suggest that you have a persistent infection. The antibiotic seems not to ave cured it all. The discoloration of the tongue may be secondary to antibiotic usage and/or due to other medication or food intake. If it is a fungal infection, it is not so easy to remove it with rinsing. You can ask for a throat swab before deciding on using another antibiotic. Meanwhile, you can try steam inhalations, warm saline gargles and drinking lukewarm water. Avoid all cold food and drinks. Wish you good health.
| 219,611 |
Suggest treatment for sclerosis
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Patient: I have been suffering from Sclerosis from the last eight years. I have tried many allopathic medicines. Currently, I am getting homoeopathic treatment. Sometimes it disappear totally but it recur everytime mostly when there is any seasonal change. Is there any permanent solution ? Thanks. Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some connective tissue disease or autoimmune disease, which leads to sclerosis. You should go for ANA immunofloroscent test and if needed go for Complete ANA profile. It will give you exact idea about cause. Then take treatment accordingly. Steroids can be used according to need. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordinglyHope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health.
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How to stop masturbation habit?
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Patient: hello sir,im young boy of 18yrs .and previously i was having hand sex habbit very much but now it has reduced.my question how should i completely remove this habbit and i want to build body so wat should i do for it my height=5.75 my weight= 51kgs Doctor: Hello, There is no need to completely stop your masturbation habit. If you are doing bodybuilding, reduce the frequency to once or twice a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
| 194,489 |
What causes low blood pressure with fatigue?
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Patient: Irritating bouts of fatigue. On those days I take too many naps my blood pressure can be as low at 88/48. Yes, I am an athlete--55-years-old. A workout seems to get me going, for a while. Blood pressure has always been low, but this low? And is it the reason for the naps? Doctor: All of these symptoms can be caused by hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, cancers, or viral illnesses. Therefore, the answer is not easy. I would recommend getting screened by a medical professional with blood work, EKG, and sleep study.
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What causes improper growth of wisdom tooth?
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Patient: My wisdom teeth is growing in however there is no room for it to grow in the rate in which it is supposed to grow, and what is happening is the tooth came out a little but the rest is still in the gum and the gum is overlaying the tooth that has not come out..it is similar to a flap of loose gum like an hole underneath it Doctor: Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as you have partialy erupted wisdom tooth condition termed as Pericoronitis. This happend when this is less space in arch leads to impaction of tooth . Impaction can be Mesioangular in your condition dont be worried so much for this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and go for investigations Iopa Xray of tooth and discuss treatment if there is impaction there is no space for eruption of wisdom tooth then go for EXTRACTION of tooth . In meantime maintain proper oral hygiene , Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari
| 182,443 |
Will discontinuing the habit of masturbation cure premature ejaculation?
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Patient: please i am 21 years now and have masturbated since age 13 age. And now am facing preblems with semen leakage Anytime i Just touch my girlfriend. please my question is can i recover from that if i stop masturbation and do regular exercice. and also facing weak erection. Please what should i do Doctor: Hi I think you should consult a urologist for complete evaluation. It can be due to excessive masturbation or may be due to some hormonal imbalances. Het yourself evaluated properly. Hope it helps.
| 194,843 |
What does burning and stabbing chest pain indicate?
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Patient: I was just release from the hospital for chest pain on my right side. It s a burning. stabbing type of pain that went down my right arm. I went to ER they keep me overnight run all types of heart test which came back negative. Then they sent me home but I still dull right chest pain. What could be wrong? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.First of all no need to worry for heart or lung related chest pain because your all reports are normal.Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can be the cause.So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
| 73,437 |
Suggest treatment for bacterial bronchitis
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Patient: bacterial bronchitisIm a 30 yr old female. I was recently seen at the ER and had two bags of fluids ,morphi.e and xrays for what I was told was bacterial bronchitis and was given a Zpack to take. Im on my 4th pill and I feel im getting worse. The cough is bad, im coughing up dark green and yellow mucus. I have a major headache that wont go away. Im also running a fever off amd on... Could this be something else or have turned into something worse? Doctor: thanks for asking your questioni completely understand your problemin my opinion you are suffering from lower resp tract infection.green sputum is mostly seen in cases of pseudomonal infections so specific drugs should be given.antipseudomonal antibiotics like floroquinolones should be given.to fix the diagnosis of pseudomonal infection u need to consult a pulmonologist who will request for a sputum pyogenic culture and senstivity ,which will tell in detail about the causitive organism. and accordingly drugs can be prescribed by the pulmonologistthanks /regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health
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Suggest remedy for insect bite
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Patient: My mother is 43 of age, 5'5", and has a heart condition. She has been bittin by a insect of some sort. The bite has three red dots in the shape of a triangle. There is also a blue, purple bruising around it and spreading. What could the bite be from? Doctor: Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM.I understand your concern that your mother is bitten by insect. Irrespective of which insect it could be, kindly do the following, which will help her to recover well. 1. Wash the bite area twice daily using mild antiseptic solution like Savlon. 2. Apply ice packs to reduce pain and swelling. 3. Take anti-inflammatory and analgesic combination like Ibuprofen + Paracetamol tablets twice a day after food for 5 days to reduce pain and inflammation.4. Take Tablet.Levocetrizine 10 mg once a day for 5 days to reduce allergic reactions and itching. 5. Keep the bite area elevated as much as possible. 6. Apply Calamine lotion to reduce the redness and swelling. Keep the wound open, clean and dry. You need to take care that it doesn't get infected. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best and wishing speedy recovery.
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Suggest treatment for fever and headache caused by bee sting
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Patient: child got stung by bee or wasp, stinger taken out immediately. no swelling at sting site. child has developed fever and headaches 24 hours after sting but no swelling at sting site. what should we do? Just give benadryl and motrin or seek steroid treatment from doctor. Benadryl and Motrin break the fever for few hours. Doctor: HI having fever and headache after bee sting is due to hypersensitive reaction due to release of mediators in the body because of sting.If it is severe, needs close observation,Paracetamol will be helpful for fever and headache and you can use Benadryl for the sting irritation
| 174,368 |
What causes bump on scrotum?
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Patient: A guy I know used to have a tiny bump on his scrotum this was years ago. But now it's big and yellow. I asked him about it he said it was a cyst. It looks bad but he said it doesn't hurt. I asked what the lump was behind his shoulder, he said that it was another cyst. Do you think it's STD type thing. We have cas sex but he married with kids. He said he been tested for HIV but I don't believe him cos he said he was going to h e that thing on his ball sac removed too but hasn't . Is it safe for me to have sex with him? I'm gay. Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Multiple small yellowish white bumps on the scrotum are mostly sebaceous cyst. Its very common on scrotum. It is not sexually transmitted disease. However homosexuality is risk for hiv. You should use condom to protect against STD.Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Should I be concerned for the tingling feeling in feet having Papillary thyroid Cancer?
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Patient: I am 11 years status post papillary thyroid cancer and my TSH has gone from .28 in December to 0.08 now. I am currently taking Levothyroxine 88 mcgs qd and was on 100 mcgs 4 days a week and 88 mcgs 3 days a week until 3 weeks ago when it was reduced to the 88 mcgs. I am having a tremoring feeling in my body and some SOB along with tingling in the lower legs and hands and feet. Is this normal? It seems like I have had these symptoms before a few years ago when it was low. Should I be concerned? Doctor: These symptoms can be due to an imbalance in your thyroid hormone profile which can be a result of your altered dose. So get a repeat serum TSH after 15 days of the altered dose and adjust the dose accordingly. Also get a serum calcium done as this may be low which can happen after thyroidectomy. If so, you will need to take calcium supplements. If all these are normal, then just drink plenty of water and take a multivitamin supplement.
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Is there anything I can do to clear my intestines without high quantities of fluid and laxatives for colonoscopy?
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Patient: I have made two attempts to drink the prep for a colonoscopy. First the gallon prep and then the 64 oz prep. I threw both up for some reason. I have had colonoscopies before and had no problem with the prep. Is there anything else I can do to clear my intestines without the high quantities of fluid and laxatives? Doctor: Hi...you can be on liquid diet for 2-3 days and clear fluids on the day before colonoscopy... also you can have the 64 oz prep mixed with a areated cold drink to mask its taste...Dr. Ashish Verma
| 157,395 |
Suggest latent TB tests
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Patient: Hi.. I received a tb test on Wednesday where the technician did not use an alcohol swab and also I had pretty significant bleeding. I went back Friday to have it read and it took 3 people to determine whether or not it was positive. It was red but there was no visible sign of induration. They were feeling both arms and trying to decide if I had a bump or it was just my muscle. One person finally decided he thought he felt a bump so they claim it measured 13 and called it positive. I was reading that if you are at low risk and don t have any risk factors you are only positive if 15 or more us measured. I am waiting on the results from my chest xray but strongly believe they administered the test wrong. Given this information what are the chances this is a false positive and how can I prove it so I m not considered to have latent tb. Doctor: First tell me why you undergo this mantaux test. Do you have any symptom of tuberculosis like fever,cough, weight loss or any other symptom. Because positive mantaux test doesnt mean you have tuberculosis.it only indicates infection and only a supportive test to diagnose tuberculosis
| 80,906 |
Is alcoholism a mental health disorder?
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Patient: Hi I would like to ask if alcoholism is a mental health disorder my former husband is terminally ill in the UK he is now on a IV morphine drip he is 76 he has drunk since 18 years of age and was still drinking 7 pints of larger a day up to 6 weeks ago he had claudication of the lower limbs terrible pain they operated put stents in did laminectomy lower spin biopsy showed cancer he already has a colostomy for cancer also has sarcoidosis he was then put in to radiotherapy but couldn t do it and is now in a terminal care unit he s had a life time of booze and my son is having a hard time of it all no drink for 6 weeks this is not the time to go cold turkey and my son says he just has no feeling for his father so is it a medical illness or mental health that is the question myself I haven t seen the man for 32 years and I m upset its effecting all of the family that hes suffering so much Doctor: dearyes alcohol is mental illness.underlying depression anxiety can lead to alcohol addiction or vice versa too. patient has strong desire and compulsion to tk substance and many times unable to control substance taking behaviour in term of onset and termination Regards
| 204,680 |
Is there any other angiograms procedures that are kidney friendly?
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Patient: some angiograms use dyes to enhance pictures of veins and arteries e.g. bylaterial run offs. This can destroy weak kidneys. Is there any other procedures that are kidney friendly ? to be used by Interventional Cardiologists performing angioplasty on legs. excuse spelling. THANK YOU Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, let me assure you,presently non-ionic contrasts are all safe.They are used routinely for angiograms of kidneys also.For MRA (MR angiograms), there're safer contrasts used, in case of compromised kidney function( high creatinine level).For angiograms of lower extremities, contrast(dye), is not injected in kidneys.The angiogram catheter is directed below the renal(kidney) vessels.Hope your fears and doubts are cleared. If you want my expert opinion, for any doubts,send it as a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
| 47,420 |
What is the remedy for back pain?
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Patient: Hi, i have been having back pain for a few weeks now,and had two uti s in less than a month. Now I am fatigued, still have back pain, nausea, and i feel lightheaded. I ve also been using the bathroom more, but I just got off my period less than a week ago so I don t think I m pregnant. What could be my problem? Doctor: I think it is mixed symptoms of urinary tract infections and pain during menstrual cycle. I would suggest you tablet meftal spas for pain relief. Also get your urine examination done.
| 111,685 |
Can plavix and crestor be taken while suffering from GOUT and allergic reaction?
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Patient: myhusband 68 is on plavix crestor spren attacand ( for heart ) which two cardiolgist never picked up fit as we have a healthy lifestyle walks everyday has never had gout now has. he had a allergy reachion 3 rys ago was on betaloc ist time now cant eat crustacions he has 1 glass of red wine a day cardiologist says good for the arteries have been told by a chemist that visits us at home he is on to many tablets We think to many tablets r. Doctor: Hello there! Gout is not mortal. But heart condition is. the two drugs your husband is on are inevitable and they have nothing to do with gout. they cant affect it. Gout has its own management seek rheumatologist for that. and tell the chemist mind your chemistry business, let the professionals handle it. S khan
| 102,776 |
Intercourse during and after period, cramping, pregnant
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Patient: Hi, okay so my name is AAAAAAA and my boyfriend is a US Marine and he got home for a ten day leave on the 24th of February. We had sex almost everyday (but I was on my period ) and then one time when i had just ended my period. We didn t use a condom but he didn t finish in me. I was wondering because we had only had sex a few times before that if a lot of sex can throw off your period because I am two days late? Also I had bad cranpoing about two weeks later where my ovary was And I assumed it was ovulation but I have never had that before. Thanks. Doctor: Hello,Unprotected sex during and after period is quite safe and here chance of being pregnant is almost nil.Lot of sex may cause hormonal imbalance and alter normal period date.Though period may be delayed up to 7 days. It is considered as normal thing.Psychological factors, mental stress, irregular diet pattern, wt gain or loss are associated reasons for gaining late period. In case of late period more than 7 days, you need to undergo one home pregnancy test to be sure.Take healthy diet, avoid stress, drink more fluid, keep bowel habit regular, maintain genital hygiene and take sound sleep. This will help to get period timely.All the best.
| 220,490 |
Diagnosed with scoliosis. Will I be able to work in future?
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Patient: i got a job offer in saudi -- i go through gamca medical exma in india-- doctor say me u have a mild scoliosis-- first he say me tomorrow i will say u whether u fit or infit-- im going on salesman job-- so went to doctor next day for report-- i talk her i say dis is postural etc--he say in saudi also u will get medical exam i have to think twice here-- etc he gvn report to me FIT--Sir plz say me whether scoliosis is infit case in saudi for salesman job plz reply me ssoon Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Mild scoliosis should not be of any concern and you would be fit for the job of salesman.However, in severe cases of scoliosis, it may affect your walking and standing and hinder in your job.You may meet an orthopedic surgeon for a definite opinion.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: [email protected]
| 150,224 |
Suggest treatment for persistent back pain
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Patient: My name is mark and have had back pain now for 20 years. Got hurt on the job and the co. never took responsibility for it. Take some parifon forty and naperson then go back to work. Every body thought I was faking, because I kept working. Any way fast foreward till now, forced into retirement 2012 oct. Have found a doc. that got rid of the pain,methadone, been on it since late 1997. Will be on it for the rest of my life. Now I have a hernia in my scrodem, had it for over a year. My dr. told me to take care of it He diagnosed it a over a year ago. Last april or may went to the hospital ST. Mary's in reno,Nv. and told dr. I have a hernia to please fix it. He came back to tell me I have a hernia and that I have to get it fixed. I'm afraid to go to hospital again with no ins. just to be told what I have and another bill telling me something I already know. But I didn't know was you want a credit card just to tell me I have a hernia and back pain thanks Doctor: Hernia will have to be reduced by surgery and closure of opening that isletting bowel or its sac to protrude through. Since you have waited one year you may wait for finances and get it done as early as possible to avoid complications like strangulation and pain.For backpain wear a spinal brace during daytime and do back strengthening exercises under physiotherapist.Switch over to excedrin twice a day or sos.
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Purple bump on skin of the testicle skin. What could it be?
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Patient: hello. i have a purple bump on my testicle sack in the skin ( not on the testicles ) i have had it for many many years but lately i noticed that it has gotten a bit bigger. has a vein look if you ask me. like when my grandma had vericose on her legs thats what they looked like. i can email a picture if email provided. thank you. Doctor: HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst .The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac).This is simple surgery done under local anaesthesia as a out patient procedure.Dr.Patil.
| 202,662 |
Safe herbal supplement for weight loss? Taking Latuda, Xanax for depression
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Patient: is there a herbal supplement thats safe to take for wt. loss. ive gained 40 lbs. in about 3 months not sure of the cause. i take anitdepressants in low dose, and 80mg. of latuda a day along with generic xanax , and have added st. jonhs wort just a couple weeks ago which finally has seemed to help with depression and the over tiredness i was always feeling from the extra wt. cause i wt.170lbs. and im only 5 0 tall. thats prettty HEAVY. HELP! Doctor: Hello u are gaining wt as result of drugs ....for this u simply have to increase level of seotonin in brain...what happens when we take carbohydrate and it is digested an amino acid tryptophan is produced which increases the level of serotonin in brain and turn off the appetite but u are already gaining wt and carbohydrate intake can further increase ur wt.....so u can follow the following rules and drugs to avoid wt gain..1 Eat banana daily it will naturally increase level of serotonin in brain it will increase ur energy and use this energy in ur physical activities which will help u to loose wt2 do yoga exercises and deep breathing exercises early in morning this will naturally decrease ur dose of drugs and get u out from depression3 if u are developing central obesity use garcinia cambodia extract hydrocitric acid can decrease central obesity4 U can use guuggul extract of commiphora mukul ..but under supervision of some naturopath as it increases level of t4 t3 and cause catabolism decreasing fats of body ...some feel flushing during treatment5 Feel happy and get urself involved in activities that u like 6 If u are feeling hungry more often use almonds pistacheo ....because they have more oils they curb feeling of hungerness as mentioned in ayurvedaHope this may help u out For further assistance u can contact me
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What is the treatment for osteogenesis imperfecta in new borns?
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Patient: My grand-daughter was born w/osteogenisis imperfecta. Her father has it. waiting to hear which type from genetic tests. i heard pamidronate is in clinical trials to use for treatment. ive done hundreds of searches. cant locate ANY information. She is 2 months old. already had fx femur, fx humerous. HELP? thx Laurie YYYY@YYYY . Doctor: Hi,I am so sorry for your grand daughter but i always say early diagnosis and prevention always the best for such cases. Some say it have no cure but nowadays development of many researches that says maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising and avoiding smoking can help prevent fractures. Treatment may include care of broken bones, pain medication, physical therapy, braces or wheelchairs, and surgery. A type of surgery that puts metal rods through long bones may be done to strengthen them. Tentative evidence supports the use of medications of the bisphosphonate type.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
| 130,641 |
What causes pain in the lower abdomen and behind the ears?
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Patient: Hi Doctor, My mother has undergone hemithyrodictny 1.6yr before and prior to that operation for breast cancer + RT + CT in the year of 2006. now she is having a burning sensation at the lower left stomach which comes occasionally and increases at night, she is also feeling a pain behind the right ear.. could you please suggest me regarding this Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and concern for your Mother.She has already undergone Hemithyroidectomy and Operation +RT + CT for Cancer of the breast.The causes of pain in the left lower abdomen can be due to Colitis, secondaries of the cancer in the abdomen.I would advise CT scan of the abdomen and Colonoscopy to find out the actual reasons so that further treatment can be planned ..The cause of the pain behind the right ear can be again a lymph node due to secondary of the cancer or a muscle spam .. Clinical examination and FNAC will help to get a right diagnosis.
| 86,713 |
What causes pins and needles in chest with pain?
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Patient: been having pins & needles in my chest with pain in my right leg & feeling dizzy with what feels like my hearts missing a beat or skipping or something. told my gp today who did ecg showing delay & something about t waves have to have holter monitor out on next monday. what does any this mean or is it just precautionary Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your ecg is having abnormality. The words you are using like dekay and t wave abnormality, point towards either heart block or ischeamic changes.So better to get done holter monitoring as well as 2d echo and stress test. Holter monitoring is continuous 24 recording of ecg. So it will be helpful in diagnosis of heart block.2d echo and stress test are needed to diagnose t wave abnormality and ischaemia is a cause.So consult cardiologist and discuss all these.
| 80,824 |
What could be the red rash on hip?
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Patient: ok, so ive been feeling a little sore and tired the last two or three days and the this afternoo i notcied a red rash on my hip. it is not ichy or painful and it is not raised or bumpy, its just a red splotch on my side. do you think this is cause for concern? Doctor: Hi,Most probably the lesion you described may be ecchymosis. It is a purpuric patch. It may be idiopathic means without cause or there may be some cause like friction or blunt injury. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Blood tests may be done to rule out internal diseases. You may take vitamin C and vitamin K along with thrombophob ointment application on the patch. It might fade within few weeks. If it relapses, you go for investigations and have perfect treatment. I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What does negative rheumatoid factor regarding joint pain indicate?
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Patient: Respected doctor, my wife is suffering from joint pain for past some months. today we have taken a lab test. it shows RH FACTOR NEGATIVE,,URIC ACID 5.6 ASO ..POSITIVE could you please let me know what is ASO, does she need any surgery ? is it very harmful? expecting your valuable consult .thanking you sir Doctor: your tests suggest that she has seronegative arthritis.an aso titer in an adult does not have much value, it was not required to be done in the first place.
| 82,740 |
Is bleeding a normal part of teething?
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Patient: My almost 6 year old seems to ve getting a molar. Can see the circular eruption. When I brush his teeth, it sometimes bleeds from the middle of the circle. Neither of my other children bled when getting molars. Is this a normal part of teething? Doctor: Hi..Thanks for the query..If there is bleeding from the gum of the erupting molar then it is probably due to inflammation of the gums around the erupting molar that can cause bleeding while brushing..This is because the inflamed tissue has abundance of premature blood vessels that gets ruptured when even slight injury is implicated that is even the toothbrush bristles..Do not worry as when the tooth will erupt completely the bleeding will subside on its own..For now you can use a soft toothbrush to brush his teeth and make him do warm saline gargles..Keep the area clean and do not let food particles accumulate..He can also gargle with antiseptic mouthwash suitable for children..Hope this helps..Regards..
| 181,052 |
What causes elevated liver enzymes while having pituitary tumor?
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Patient: Sir i am Vivekanand a male 50 yr age suffering from pituatry tumor since last six years taking bromocriptin 2.5 mg per day,since last 2 years i am facing liver engyme elevated(SGPT 160,SGPT 96 Bliburin 1.5 mg can according to doctor gaestro it may be due to bromocriptin use.please advice. Doctor: Hi thank for asking question.Noted you are taking bromocriptin since six year...Almost any drug can affect liver.Here yes you can have drug induce liver affection and elevated liver enzymes....Close follow up is necessary....Take low fat diet.Avoid alcohol.One tsp cumin seed with water can be useful.Fruits taken more....Hope your concern solved.Dr.Parth
| 54,825 |
Is there any neurological problems with my legs that is causing numbness?
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Patient: Since 2 month my feet stared swelling and and was feeling tired and connot do any house hold work. Since 2 week both my feet had the feeling of numbness under the feet and i cannot walk straight after testing i am having thyroid of value 10 and my hb level is 8.5...is there any neuorologycal problems with my legs ...can i start waliking properlu again...please advise.... Doctor: Hello Swelling ,tiredness and numbness may be the presenting symptoms of hypothyroidism . Now you should start the treatment of Hypothyroidism if value 10 is TSH value.Start calcium and Vit D3 with Eltroxine . I advise following investigations to rule out other pathology- Vitamine B12 deficiency .- Blood sugar and--Kidney function test -Lipid Profile -BP charting Best wishes
| 144,830 |
I am a schizophrenia patient, kindly suggest the medicine
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Patient: I am a schizophrenia patient and am on Recita 10 Sulpitac 50 and Lopez 10 but not satisfied. want better consultation. please help Doctor: Hi You are on appropriate medication, are able to post in an on-line health care forum and have recovered enough insight to acknowledge that you are a schizophrenic patient. These three things tell me that you are doing better and if you are concerned about any residual(remaining) problems, you should contact your own psychiatrist who it seems is doing a reasonable enough job. Also, please make it clear to yourself first what is it that you are not satisfied about and if you have given your current psychiatrist a chance to help with this as he is best placed to do so. Please do not change doctors unless there is a valid reason for doing so. Good luck
| 214,066 |
What causes sudden persistent pain in the jaw?
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Patient: My jaw hurts really bad. I thought I slept on it wrong, but after a week it still hurts when I eat or open my mouth to wide. I have looked inside and see nothing out of the ordinary. I am not having any dental issues. Can it possibly be out of place? It s right where my jaw connects. Doctor: Hi, If the pain is exactly where the jaw joint is present or where the jaw connects then it is most probably due to disturbances in the jaw joint function only. If it started suddenly then it can be due to an injury or due to biting something very hard. It can also be due to sudden excess mouth opening or external trauma to the jaw joint. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon or an Oral Physician and get evaluated. A panoramic X-ray can be done to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms and treatment can be done accordingly. For now, take painkillers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone. Take soft meals and avoid excess mouth opening. Massage the sides of the face in gentle round motion of fingertips. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
| 126,140 |
Stopped taking pill. No period, have cramps, sore nipples. Negative pregnancy test
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Patient: Hi was have been on the pill for 2 years now on and off and I’ve just came of it 6 weeks ago and I still have not got my period I have been having light cramps like I’m going to get my period for the last 3 day but it still has not come and 2 weeks ago my nipples where sore I took 2 pregnancy tests a week ago but both came back negative could I be pregnant Doctor: Hello,Consecutive 2 negative pregnancy tests are mostly suggesting that you are not pregnant. But you need to confirm it by doing one blood test for beta-HCG.Other reasons for delayed period are hormonal imbalance (most common in this context), stress/ anxiety/ mental upset, irregular diet pattern, wt change, thyroid disorder and ovarian cyst.Sore breast and light cramps are indicator of getting period shortly. Consult with your gynecologist for relevant examination & investigation like USG pelvis and complete hormone profile etcAvoid stress by regular deep breathing, take healthy diet with iron supplements, keep bowel regular, control body wt by regular exercise/yoga and take proper sleep.Be well & take care.
| 224,166 |
What causes white discharge and itching in penis?
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Patient: When i wake up and go to the toilet to urinate i pull my for skin back and a tiny bit of white discharge comes out its been happening for about 3 weeks now and about 3 days ago i noticed my penis head was itching quite badly i pulled my for skin back and it was red and has been red for 3 days now please tell me what these symptoms could be so i can sort it out thanks, Reece. Doctor: Hi,It seems that due to not cleaning smegma from foreskin will lead to deposition of smegma giving rise to Belanoprostitis.Clean the smegma from the glans by averting foreskin.Apply antibiotic cream locally.Make a habit of cleaning of smegma daily while taking shower.Ok and take care.
| 201,261 |
What causes stomach pain and irregular bowel movements when on ketogenic diet?
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Patient: My son is 2years old. He is on ketogenic diet for the past 4 months. We are following Indianzed keto diet for him which includes more of soya power and soya milk. For the past one week he is having stomach pain in the evenings. He crying s very badly ... i was giving him Enterogemina for the past 4 days. Later we gave him oflax TZ tab(1/4-0-1/4) X2 days. But still he seems to had stomach pain (crying has reduced than before). He is not passing the stools daily...his pattern for the past one month is that he passes 2 days once. And the consistency of the stool is just like a paste. What could be his problem for not passing stools regularly and continued stomach pain? Doctor: Hi, i think that you need to do a ultrasound abdomen and stool routine microscopy test to make the diagnosis. Till then give syrup cyclopam to relieve pain abdomen. Take care.
| 170,851 |
What should I do for tingling sensation in the neck and spine along with numbness in the legs?
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Patient: Hello I have a question regarding an injury I have the other day I took part in really intense exercises in which my spine and neck began to tingle after a while I stopped and couldn t feel my legs and had trouble walking I got an cray and my spine is in place but 2 days later I still can feel little sensation on my legs and still have trouble walking what should I do Doctor: Hi, The tingling is a nerve related problem- can be compression or injury. Methylcobalamin and gabapentin can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
| 126,726 |
Will it be safe and effective to take Lisinopril 40 mg for high BP?
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Patient: I take a total of 80 mg of Lisinopril, 40 mg twice a day. My bp still runs high. I suffer from severe fatigue all the time along with sinus headaches. What can I take for the congestion and headaches? It seems like every medication I take has so many side effects that I have to take medicine for the side effects. My doctor has prescribed clonidine along with the lisinopril but I can't function during the day when I take the clonidine, it makes me sleepy, weak, and my muscle and bones hurt. I am also taking hydrochlorthiazide (the strongest allowed). My medication has been changed so many times I am ready to give up and stop taking the meds altogether! Doctor: hi.the usual dose of lisinopril is 20-40 mg/day single daily dose.high dose causing more side effect but not which you are telling.so please don't be in worry.you should reduce your dose to 40 mg per day.and continue your diuretic.and if you don't have any other disease except you mentioned. you should start amlopdipine.stàrt with 5 mg then u can build up dose upto 20 mg .as these drugs have least side effect. soon you will be OK. you can take other medicine for your symptoms which are not related to side effects of drugs
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Does painful bowel movement and abdominal pain with vomiting refer to kidney cysts?
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Patient: Hi, I am writing on behalf of my client, her name is Lisa Hardaker and she is a tetraplegic level C6. I am her carer. Lisa has asked me to research about kidney cyst. She has stomach pain every day, stronger pain when its bowel evacuation days which on every 2nd day. She also vomits and dry reaching even on non bowel days. She does not have a normal diet routine meaning she eats breakfast around about 1pm after showering, then lunch maybe around 4pm and dinner about 8pm. She is not a big eater but eats healthy, lots of vegetables and fruit. Lisa would like to know whether her symptoms relates to kidney cyst and what does she need to do to cure it.Thank youLisa Doctor: HIThank for asking to HCMNo this is not the symptoms of cyst in fact the renal cyst mostly remains silence, the symptoms which is being described here, could be due to some intestinal infection and the most probable organism would be "protozoa" single dose of "Secnidazole" will give good result try it, have nice day.
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Suggest treatment for low platelet count in females
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Patient: MY daughter is 31. She has two boys 4 and1 years old. She had low platelets ect. and had C-Sections both times. After the last c-section she had an infusion of platelets. Her platelets were checked about 6 weeks after the birth of her last child. They were 160,00. She sees a psychiatrist for anxiety and is on LEXAPRO. For some reason, the Psychiatrist wanted a platelet count because of her history with pregnancy. She had the test done at a different lab then the first. Time frame now is 1 year after the last c-section. This test result was 120,000. Normal being 140,000. What should she she do? Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your platelet count is slightly low. There are many causes of slightly low platelet. Even mild viral infection can leads to this. So if you dont have any symptoms of low platelet then no need to worry. just be relaxed. Just go for repeat test after few days. It will come back to normalHope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
| 117,190 |
Which infection in body can lead to death?
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Patient: my friend was admitted to the hospital after drinking steadily for about 4 months. She was having seziures so they have put her in an induced coma. The dr now says there is some sort of infection that they do not know the source of and she is shutting down . What does this mean?....Her husband tells me they say she may not survive the next day or two if the cannot find the reason for the infection. What do you think they mean by shutting down Doctor: It means the body's vital signs like Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiratory rate, Oxygen saturation in blood etc are not showing normal values. If infection has spread to entire body - then along with antimicrobial agents (drugs) source control will also be essential to save the patient. Lowered immunity due to several reasons - drinking in this situation for instance will have to be considered too.
| 38,539 |
Is chemotherapy required for parotid tumor with mild pulmonary metastases?
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Patient: Aged 52; Indian.height 5'8''. Weight 78 K.G. diagnosed with Parotid tumor (in one of my salivary glands on my right face) with mild pulmonary metastases;had 2 course Radiation therapy in early 2010 and 2011. At this stage, do I need I need Chemotherapy to control the lungs and surgery to remove the Parotid tumor and reconstruction. I live in India and cannot afford the huge cost of treatment in USA. Can you suggest the best Institutions in India? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.Cancer is a challenging condition and treatment should be given as per the stage of the disease. If you have developed lung metastasis then please return to your doctor who has treated you earlier and then continue treatment for the parotid swelling and lung metastasis.As lung spread makes your condition stage 4 cancer therefore, attempts are to be made to control the progress by giving chemotherapy and radiation. As you have parotid cancer therefore the chances of treatment are better and many people can survive for a long time with proper treatment.There are many cancer treatment hospitals in India and you can choose to go to any of them. The best cancer hospital is Tata memorial hospital in mumbai and they provide cancer treatment at low cost. You can also ask your employer and try to write to philantrophic organizations seeking help for cancer treatment in the US if it is difficult to change your location.
| 154,582 |
What causes anger and frustration after child birth?
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Patient: i just had twins 5 months ago.. recently i cry all the time for no reason, if my babies cry i cry, sometimes i get very angry and frustrated. some days i cannot do anything just lie there and think about things, i know i am overthinking but i still do it. i just dont feel like the same person i was 12months ago. i dont know what wrong with me. Doctor: Hello,You are most probably having full blown depressive episode and you need treatment else it is difficult to get better soon.Drugs like sertraline or escitalopram will help a lot. They are mild and non sedative and you can continue taking care of your twins effectively.Within few days you will feel better and will be able to have grip over your thoughts.Usually post partum depression starts early after dilevery but it can be late in many cases; generally it can be a relapse of past depressive illness or a new illness itself.Reasons can be - altered chemicals and hormonal levels after delivery ; added emotional and work stress of new borns,etc.So, start medicines and get well.Hoep the reply is useful for you.wish you speedy recovery.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry
| 206,155 |
What causes teeth pain in a child with swollen and red gums?
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Patient: I have a 2.5 year old. He has had a fever ranging as high as 38.5 but is gone as long as I treat with Tylenol. However when I went to brush his teeth his gums was swollen and red. I noticed they seem to flare up and go away. He told me his teeth hurt on and off today. He brushes his teeth every night. Doctor: Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have small child dont worry he has history of fever since few days, redness in gums can be due to Viral fever , thats is viral stomatitis . Dont worry you help your child in doing warm salt gargle three times a day You can apply Gumpaint on gums and ask your child to spit after 5minutes After doing this if your child wont get releif then consult dentist for oral examination and oral prophylaxis . Hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health.
| 187,359 |
Can formula feed cause irritation in a child?
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Patient: Hi. My baby is 2 weeks and 2days old. I m not breastfeeding her, but she seems very irratable everytime she has a formula feed, and cries alot. Due 2 complications after the birth i. Did not breastfeed. Can I start 2 breastfeed now 2weeks later. Thankyou. Doctor: Hello. I just read through your question.As long as you are able to produce milk, you can definitely begin to breast feed now. In fact, it is encouraged. I recommend consulting with your doctor to help guide you.
| 167,032 |
How can suicidal tendency be treated?
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Patient: I have been suicidal for many years, I have tried suicide many time, my moods get so bad I cannot function. HOW CAN I OVERCOME THESE URGERS. My husband controls my medication, it is kept in a safe. I have a family that understands my illness I hope they do. I have been hospitalized for up to 2 years, what can I do? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Of course you should ask for help to your psychiatric doctor and your therapist. I don't think you can pass this by your own so ask for help. It is important that you ask for help and accept the help. Hope the best for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
| 204,483 |
What causes and helps with dull ache under left shoulder blade?
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Patient: I have a dull ache under my left shoulder blade. It is uncomfortable to turn my head to the left and it hurts to sleep on my stomach with my head turned to the left. I don t recall injuring myself. It s not so painful that I ve needed medication, but it is unpleasant and I would like to know what I can do and if I should see my doctor. I m otherwise a very active, healthy 49 year old woman. Any advise or suggestions would be very appreciated. Doctor: Hello,Musculoskeletal causes like ligament or tendon related problems must be ruled out.As a first line management analgesics like diclofenac can be taken. Topical creams like diclo gel and warm compression also be help for pain relief.If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and get evaluated.In severe cases an MRI may be required.Hope I have answered your query.Thanks
| 121,547 |
What is the side effects of getting sterilized at the age of 24?
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Patient: I am almost 24 years old and I would like to get sterilized. I am married now for two years and me and my husband are 100% positive we do not want children. He tried to get sterilized but his doctor said no because we are too young. I am tired of having to remember taking pills and the pills have really affected my mental health. They make me depressed and they have also caused weight gain. Is it possible to find a doctor who would sterilize me at age 24? Doctor: Hello,Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. In the current scenario, I would ask you to go for some other mode of temporary contraception, like an implant or an IUD. This is because, if your thoughts change in future and if both of you wish to have children, you still have a chance. You need not continue with the oral contraceptive pills if you find it difficult to use them. I am not sure any competent doctor would agree for such an early sterilization, without any children, for no medical reason. Hope this helps.
| 223,231 |
What causes tightness in lungs with history of bronchiolitis and asthma?
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Patient: I was born with a lung disease called bronchiolitis, i was clear of that when i turned two years old but developed asthma, I had asthma up until i was 10 years old then I became clear of that too, then at the age of 13 i started smoking but quit at 15 started again when i was roughly 16 1/2 and have carried on smoking, I am now 17 years old and i am currently struggling to breathe properly i feel a tightness within my lungs and there are strong pains in my chest area as well as the fact I ve been Wheezing a lot lately, I have however been using my girlfriends asthma pump which has helped only a small part but im still struggling to breathe clearly, I was hoping there was a diagnostic for these symptoms as i can t get any advice elsewhere for some reason. I am going to have a Spiro test ( lung capacity test ) tomorrow morning at my local G.P s I m just feeling very depressed as i know my results will not be good... Please help me Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of obstructive Airway disease (OAD) is more likely because of your smoking habit and childhood lung disease (bronchiolitis).So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test - spirometry).If it shows obstructive Airway defect then you will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Smoking cessation should be done as soon as possible. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How to prevent the baby after eating an insect repelant lotion?
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Patient: hi i just want to ask. my baby sort of ate an insect repelant liquid lotion. but im not sure though. coz when she gagged i put my finger inside her mouth to make her vomit and she didnt. i smeeled my fingers and it just smelled nothing like the insect repelant. i had her drink water and gargle some too. is there any other way to prevent her from getting sick? Doctor: Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. You should immediately rush her to a hospital where the doctor would be able to assess her and if required give her a stomach wash. The insect repellant is a neurotoxic substance and hence she requires to be monitored. Do not try home solutions in attempt to stop her from falling sick.Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.
| 179,055 |
Have numbness in head, blurred vision, breathlessness. Had cysts removed from head. What to do?
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Patient: Hi, I have had a numbness in the front/top of my head (trouble remembering what words to use I.e I know there is a word, but cannot remember and have to try hard to remember) blurred vision, a cough with breathing difficulty, tingling in my body/arms. 37 years of age, male. In the past I had 5 small cysts removed from head, but all were benign. Thanks Doctor: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Based on your symptoms, it is possible that there is a problem in the language area of the brain, which is located in the left frontal/temporal lobes of brain in right-handed people. If you have an MRI/CT scan of brain report with you, please upload it for us to understand your problem better to give a better response. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: [email protected]
| 150,463 |
What causes frequent urination and dizziness after kidney infection?
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Patient: hello, i had blood in my urine and was given two lots of antibiotics from my gp. as he diagnosed me with a kidney infection.i have finished my antibiotics well over two weeks ago now. since then i still urinating a lot and i have pain before i need to go. no burning. i feeling very tired and thirsty and keep going hot and cold Doctor: Hi, You are still having pain during micturition. So persistent urinary tract infection could be possibility. I suggest you investigate with urine routine microscopic examination and urine culture report to guide you further. According to the culture report antibiotic course prescribed. Maintain hydration with lots of water. Avoid excess spicy foods intake. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami
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How to treat big white spot at the sight of stitch due to a accidental slit?
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Patient: My son bite through his tongue and slit it across to the middle, was taken to hospital as he needed some stitches. The Doctor then said it should heal on it s own. He now has a big white spot between the slit and looks infected. He s know in alot of pain. Doctor: Hello, thank you for consulting with HCM.Actually the vascularity of tongue is very good , so healing is very good in cases of tongue. But as you are mentioning that if there is a white spot on the tongue , it means that while process of healing some infection might have occurred, so better to visit a good dentist and get it irrigated with chemical solution. As it will help in removing of infectionHope it will help you.
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