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Suggest treatment for severe back pain
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Patient: Severe Back Pain: My wife has problem of severe back pain. She has deleivered a child 4 months back, also she is feeding the child. Other symptoms are ok. No fever, or loss of apetite...She has consulted with Orthopedic also...has taken ultra soni physiotherapy also.....but no gain. Please help. Doctor: Hi,I have gone through your question and noted the symptoms. It is common to have mild back pain immediately after delivery but however I notice that it is continuing and also has become more severe. I would like to know more about the pain in order to arrive at a diagnosis. Meanwhile it would help to have a MRI taken of your spine too, to check for any other causes of the pain. I would suggest you to discuss with the doctor on the possibility of starting pain medications and also continuing your physiotherapy sessions.
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Have Goodpastures auto immune syndrome, taking medications. Feeling jittery, body moving, hands twisting. Cause?
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Patient: my husband has a rare disease called Goodpastures auto immune syndrome . He is on a lot of medications, mostly vitamins and high blood pressure, He is on home dialysis . For the past few days he has felt jittery and feels confined and is constantly moving, even when he is sitting down he is moving his body, twisting his hands and acts like his is cold and chilling. What could be causing this? Doctor: hi your husband has probably developed end stage kidney disease due to goodpastures syndrome. For the symptoms you mentioned you need to get some tests done like urea,creat, electrolytes, calcium level. need to look if he is receiving adequate dialysis?. If on peritoneal dialysis do Cell count of PD fluid and Culture to look if he has developed peritonitis. These symptoms may be due to electrolyte imbalance or inadequate dialysis or occult infections. you need to consult your Doc. Regards
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Suggest treatment for high levels of bilirubin
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Patient: HI, i was just gifted with a baby daughter. On the 3rd day when we were in hospital her bilirubin came as 10 and doctors gave us phototherapy . When the Bilirubin came to 6 we got discharged. We were told to get the bilirubin check again after 2 days. We did so and the bilirubin was reported as 14. This was the 6th day and we went to the docs clinic. The doctor said that this is the peak day for bilirubin hence no need to worry . he recommended the bilirubin to be checked again after 36 hours. if it increases then admit here in hospital again. we did so and after 36 hours the bilirub was reported as 26. This was very alarming. We rushed to the hospital after we got the report and they addmitted her in emergency and gave her triple photo light . in 2 hours the bilirubin came to 22 else they were ready for a blood transfusion. Then we remained in hospital 2 more days till the bilirubin came to 8. After that it was 5.9 and we got over with Jaundice. Now doctors are saying that since the bilirubin went so high from 14 to 26 in 36 hours and it was a rare case from them ( i dont know if they are saying the truth) hence they recommend a BERA hearing test. Should i go for it. ? they just want to be safe that the baby didnt got any hearing loss since they consider 26 bilirubin as high Doctor: Hi'Brief... if high billirubin level is physiological then phototherapy or blood exchange (transfusion) is best treatment.Detailed answer..There can be many causes of high billirubin level , which are treated accordingly.For example..if there is jaundice within first 24 hrs of birth ,it is almost always pathological like because of ABO incompatibility; hereditary Hb diseases or hereditary biliary sclerosis etc. If jaundice is after 24 hrs of birth , it can be because of breast milk or physiological as liver enzymes are not mature enough to metabolize etc.Well first from the history of your child , it seems that she has been suffering from physiological (normal) jaundice , which can be treated with phototherapy and exchange transfusion..But if billirubin level is above 20 it can effect brain so the sensory hearing loss and which can be permanant and non treatable, so better to be on safe side , hearing test should be done , once child is stable.Regards, Dr.Maheshwari
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Does pain in upper breast & chest indicate angina?
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Patient: Pain in left upper breast all day long saw my Dr and had a mammogram and a chest x ray everything normal went to a heart Dr and had a stress test and a echo done everyhing normal but some times my chest hurts all day Ithink it is angina my mother had it but she is no longer here I'm 64 years old . Doctor: hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.since your echo and stress testing are normal your pain is unlikely to be due to angina.your x ray chest and mammogram have ruled out other chest conditions.So your pain may be due to Acid reflux.Partly there us contribution of fear of this pain being angina !you may take combination of Rabeprazole and domperidone once a day .If your pain does not subside within few days you should consult your physician for further evaluation like Ultrasound upper abdomen and Upper GU endoscopy,My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
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Cure for stomach cancer that has spread to liver in Adyar institute?
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Patient: Hi Sir, my dad having stomach cancer that doctors are saying that it was spread also to the liver. and they told that this is the fourth stage. please tell is there a gud treatment for this in adyar institute and also it will be cure and is there chances to make my dad live longer? Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicI am sorry for the pain that your father and the rest of your family must be experiencing.Unfortunately if the cancer has already spread to the liver and his doctors have indicated that cancer is at stage 4, then the prognosis is not good.The 5 yr survival rate for stage 4 stomach cancer is 4%.I hope this helps and wish your family the best
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What causes pain in arm?
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Patient: My 83 year old father complained today of sudden pain in his upper left arm (bicep area as far as I can see). He seemed a little tired but not necessarily any more than usual. The pain has persisted for about 7 hours but only when he moves his arm. Should I be worried? Doctor: Hello,It seems like musculoskeletal in origin. He can take rest. I would like to advise you the following -Apply heat or ice compresses. -Take ibuprofen if he can tolerate it well.-Take a Tylenol tablet.-Apply a topical pain reliever. If none of this works after one day worth of trying. Please take him to his primary care physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priya Sadanandan
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Want to conceive. On siphene 50mg. Should i take extra precautions while travelling before the ultrasound?
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Patient: hi, i am not pregnent but wan to conceive my doctor advised me to take siphene 50mg and my first ultrasound for follicle monetry will be on 12 march,2012. i just wan to know if i have to take extra precautions while travelling before the ultrasound. Will travel on bumpy roads could affect the growth of egg or not ?? Doctor: Hi, Welcome to HCM, I do not think traveling on bumpy road will affect growth of follicle. You have to avoid traveling on bumpy road when you get pregnant. Ok and bye.
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How does Strone-200 help in conception?
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Patient: hello, sir, I want get pregnant. so my doctor advised to strone 200 tablet on my 14th day .please tell me clearly about this tablet usuage.by maheshwari my age 26. weight 65 and i take ovacare tablet regular. and then my ulatasound scan reports says, i have 3 eggs in my utras. 3 are raptured. so my doctor percribed this tablet strone 200 tabled Doctor: Hi this tablet is given to support the uterus in getting pregnant. It also supports pregnancy. So you can take those tablet. As you had 3 eggs this cycle, there is a good chance of getting pregnant. Hope I have answered your question
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Rash under forearm, increasing in size, blistery. Applying cortisone, aloe vera. Cure for symptoms?
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Patient: Hi my daughter has a rash the size of a half dollar on her inside forearm..It was smaller, but now is half dollar. It is raised with bumps that look a lil blistery. Is this an allergic reaction to something? She has had it for 2 weeks now. We have tried cortisone cream and aloe vera but doesn't seem to work. Other than that we just keep it clean. Some days it looks like it is starting to go away, but then it is red again. Please help. Doctor: HiThanks for your query.The rash can be either allergic or fungal in nature.Treatment varies from the usage of topical steroids to antifungal creams.Do not apply any oils or other creams over the affected area.Use oral antihistamines for itching.Consult a local dermatologist for the exact diagnosis and treatment.Hope it helpsDr Geetika Paul
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Suggest treatment for fatty liver
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Patient: hi,Facing burbing , back gas frequently in my stomach,I met doctor , he examined me with USS and informed me issue with fatty liver.now i am worrying, is it curable? how may days it will take to cure?Suggested below tablets,1. Pankreoflat2.Domperidone3.nusam 200Please suggest Doctor: HelloYou findings suggests fat deposition in liver cells(fatty liver).Fat deposition causes increased echotexture.You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,liver function test.Fatty liver is a reversible condition and it may reverse in 5-6 months if proper precautions are taken.You should avoid fried and fatty food.Go for brisk walk regularly.You have been prescribed right medicines and you should continue it.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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What causes high fever, black spots in visual field and headache?
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Patient: My daughter (10) has had a high fever today, which we are controlling by alternating ibuprophen and Tylenol. She is now complaining that when she stands up, she randomly gets black spots popping around in her visual field and gets a bad headache on the top of her head. She hasn t felt like eating and has been drinking water when she s awake. Her fever first started yesterday afternoon with a headache. Doctor: HiShe needs immediate medical attentionWhile this could just be the flu, with the headache and the vision problems she may have meningitis and for that reason she needs to see a doctor now
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Is small ball like lymph nodes in neck are cancerous?
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Patient: hello, for more than 9 years i have had those small balls in my neck right in the middle i think they are lymph nodes they are small (thanks, Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should 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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What causes burn like rashes on body?
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Patient: I ve gotten a strange burn like circle on my chest and one came up in the the exact same pot on my back like it went right through. Then above my knee and the same on the back of my thigh also like it went right through. The are not rig worm the burn to touch. Itch a bit. Its rough and an insanely perfect circle the are pinkish color and flat not raised or swollen the area around isn t inflamed. Its very strange an I have sickle cell anemia I m caucasion have a pH of 4 on average and hemoglobin count of 8. What could possibly survive in my body let alone cause this. I ve never had any skin problems before. I was in the military over seas Doctor: Hello,It may be fixed drug eruption. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Stop suspected drug. Take oral steroid in a tapering dose. Apply mild steroid cream.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regard, Dr. Ilyas Patel
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What causes tingling in left arm, sweating and shortness of breath?
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Patient: hello im seriously worried ive been smoking weed for 7yrs & ive recently experienced tingling in my left arm n finger tips, i also experienced sweating n shortness of breathe. i have mental health issues n depression for 13yrs could you give me som advice on what could be the problem Doctor: Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms may be related to anxiety. A seizure could also mimic these clinical scenario. But a transitory ischemic attack can not be excluded. The fact that you have been smoking weed for 7 years is really concerning. How long did your symptoms last? Are they repeated during the day? I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests: -complete blood count-blood electrolytes-PCR, sedimentation rate-kidney and liver function tests-fasting glucoseAn EEG may be needed to exclude possible seizures if suspicions are raised.If all the above mentioned tests are normal, the main cause of your symptoms would be just pure anxiety. Hope to have been helpful!Feel free to ask any other questions, whenever you need!Greetings!Dr. Iliri
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What are the chances of having a baby with a damaged fallopian tube ?
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Patient: i had a extopic preganice last year and i only have 1 tube but it is damaged,wot are the chances of having a baby. Doctor: Hello natalie; welcome to HealthcareMagic If you lost one tube due to ectopic pregnancy still you can get pregnant with the remaining one tube the only thing should be that the remaining tube should be patent.So please consult a Gynaecologist and get investigated especially get a HSG done to see that the tube is patent and if the tube is patent;your periods are regular ;you get proper ovulation then the chances of getting pregnant will be good. All the best. Thanks
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Suggest treatment for itching and pain due to insect bite on left forearm
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Patient: I have what appears to be an insect/spider bite on my left forearm. It started out as a quarter sized red mark yesterday morning with itching and localized minor pain. This morning it is about the size of a silver dollar with itching and moderate pain. I am using ice, anti-inflamatories, benadryl and antibiotics my doctor had given me for acne. Is this treatment alright, or should I be doing something different? Doctor: HelloWelcome to HCM,Spider bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most spiders cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home.These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days.I would suggest you to followWash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water.Apply a cool compress or ice pack over the spider bite location.Over the counter pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms.Thank you.
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Suffering from sever back pain. What is the cure for disc degeneration and bulging?
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Patient: Hi,I am suffering from severe back pain. I did MRI two year back, which revealed that there is something called disc degeneration and bulging. Due to this i am unable to pun my leg while walking. I have taken all varieties of medchine i.e. Allopathic, Homeopathic and Ayurveda but my pain is not reduced. I have this problem since 5-6 year. Please suggest what to do further.Thanks in advance,Deepak Doctor: IN MY ADVISE YOU FIRST NEED TO FIND THE CAUSE OF DEGENERATION CAN BE CHRONIC TUBERCULOSIS DEGICIENCY OF MICRONUTRIENTS A CONSULTATION WITH ORTHO DOCTOR WILL BE ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND TREAT ACCORDINGLYMUSCLE RELEXTANTS ANTI INFLAMATORY MED LOCAL OINTMENTS AND PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP IF NOTHING HAPPENS MAY NEED SURGERY
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What causes persistent pain in scrotum area?
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Patient: Hello, I have had pain in the scrotum area for a while now,,, maybe 6-8 months.... I believe it is the spermatic cord..... My Testical doesn t hurt but when I shower, or urinate and my hand touches between my testical n the base of my penis on and around the spermatic cord it brings tears to my eyes..... What do you think? Doctor: HelloPain in scrotal area may be due to many causes like infection,fluid,mass,torsion etc.Pain may be due to testis,epididymis pathology etc.Your condition need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME,ultrasound and colour doppler of scrotum.Treatment depend upon findings.You should consult surgeon for proper evaluation.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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What are the chances of my girlfriend getting pregnant at this time?
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Patient: My girlfriend and I were having sex yesterday and the condom slipped off. At the time when it slipped off, I was not inside of her, and I had not ejaculated at all. There were traces of pre-ejaculatory fluid, although I had urinated prior to having sex. We were wondering what the likelihood of her becoming pregnant is, and whether she should take Plan B. Doctor: Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the chance of pregnancy with preejaculatory fluid is very very rare.This might occur in case of coitus interruptus where the much of precum is ejaculated into vagina and intercourse is stopped just before seminal ejaculation.As there were only just traces in your case the pregnancy is very very rare.So relax.And there might be no need of plan B.Best regards...
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Suggest treatment for varicocele disease
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Patient: Sir I think I have a varicocele from 2and a half year but there is big problem but some time my right testicle come ahead near penis as its veins are larger than left there is sometimes aching in upper leg and in back plz tell me some home treatments or exercises to cure this pox help me my family condition is very bad Doctor: There is no particular home remedy except wearing supporting tight underpants which will reduce pain. See a urologist who will advice you a scan of your testicle and depending on severity of the varicocele might offer you surgery either laparoscopically or open surgery to control the pain.
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Suggest remedy for heart palpitations and normal reports
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Patient: Hi, I am a 61 yo male 86kg and 187cm tall in usually good health. Over the past few months I have been having heart palpitations and recently had a major attack at 1 in the morning where I was sent to hospital by ambulance detailed medical checks. All blood tests came back as normal, no sign of heart attack and my BP was always in the normal range 114/68. Resting heart rate averaged around 60 bpm. ECG s showed that I was having regular VEB s (Ventricular Etopic Beat). Stress Test with Echocardiograms showed no abnormalities of the heart . My specialist has recommended that if possible I avoid the use of beta blocking drugs if possible due to their unpleasant side effects and and to avoid stress which can bring these on. I was discharged from hospital a few days ago. Here s the thing: I usually get the attacks worst about 15 to 30 minutes after eating breakfast and they last for for an hour or two. I only have two weetbix with rice milk and decaffienated tea (I have cut out all caffeine, alcohol etc). Do you have any further advice? Doctor: u have given all the details except ur symptoms so I give u scenarios if u have no significant sx like dizziness sob weakness then don't even do anything because u have proof u have no heart disease any drug t/t will cause more complications and high mortality
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How long does blood clot in lungs take to heal?
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Patient: Evey morning we usualy walking 40 munit month ago my wife started breatheless after on th way we walk back to home , then last week our Dr send my wife to Hospital for Lung CT scan after resulted in Lung blood clot Dr in Hospital treatment my wife the medication is XARELTO We very worry ,please Dr tell us can my wife recovery and how long she will treatment with medication Thankyou very much Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your wife is having pulmonary embolism ( clots in pulmonary vessels).In this disease atleast 6-8 months of blood thinner (anti coagulant) treatment is needed.After this repeat CT PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY should be done.And need for further anti coagulant treatment is based on follow up CT report.If embolism is still present then another 6-8 months treatment is required.
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Suggest treatment for high BP despite taking Losartan
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Patient: My husband had been taking Losartan (50MG) but blood pressure was still too high. Was to his med. Dr. On Thurs. he now prescribed Metopolol (25Mg) & today his bp has been 137/80 & tonight it was 160/91. The reason he is concerned is he has an aneurysm in stomach & concerned about bp affecting it. Wondered if he should take a 2nd pill or another half tonight. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that Metoprolol does not have a high anti-hypertensive effect. For this reason, I would recommend increase the dose of Losartan to 50mg twice daily and see if your blood pressure values drop. If this does not help, I would recommend adding a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, lercanidipine, etc.) to your current therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Why is follicle not visible after taking hcg trigger?
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Patient: on cd9 i had 12mm follicle on right ovary, on cd11 i had 14mm,12mm on right and 15mm on left ovary, on cd13 14mm on right and 19mm on left ovary. my question is why one follicle was not seen here, cd13 i have taken hcg trigger then cd14 and cd15 i had iui done but still i did not had any ovulation symtoms like cervical mucus or rise in body temperature. i had taken humog 75iu from day 2 to 12. Doctor: Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) Follicle has probably ruptured.2) Hence it is not visible.3) Dont worry about it.Let me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol
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Why am I suffering from severe low back pain with my abdomen swollen ?
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Patient: I have severe low back pain on my left side and my abdomen is swollen and also hurts. What could it be? I m in severe pain. I cannot stand up straight or find a position where the pain will go away. Doctor: Hi welcome to healtcare magic As per your condition, you to be clinically evaluated.. ultra sound scanning of abdomen is needed to find the cause... consult a general surgeon..
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How can I correct the behavior of an autistic child?
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Patient: I am very exhaused. I am a nurse and worked 12 hours last night, only to come home and have to go pick up my autistic child from school because of his behavior. He kicked a teacher and is now suspended through the Thanksgiving holiday. He is verbal and very intelligent so he knows what he is doing. I don t know how much is autism and how much is him being rude. I am just so sick of this and would like if someone could tell me what would be the best thing to do with a child like this. I am making him clean his room, do time out, write a page of I will not be bad at school and trying to make him see that being at school is better than being at home. Any other ideas? Doctor: HelloIf the aggressive behaviour of your child is very disturbing, you can give him 1ml sizodone syrup in night daily.Thanks.
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What causes lower abdominal pain?
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Patient: Lower abdominal pain, slight pain in lower left but primarily the pain resides in the lower right. lifting, leaning, stretching all course moderate and at sometimes extreme discomfort, pain is getting progressively worse. symptoms shown for past 3 days Doctor: Unfortunately the details that you have provided are not adequate to make a diagnosis. You have not mentioned your age and gender, both of which affect the probable causes. Speaking simply by the location, pain in right lower abdomen could be caused by acute appendicitis (more common in females but can also occur in males), some problem in the right ovary (of a female) or due to constipation (in both males and females). Please visit a doctor, preferrably a surgeon and get it examined. Please do not delay as acute appendicitis can be a serious issue.
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How to get pregnant?
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Patient: Hey. I m 34 years old who had an abortion at age age 27. I now need a baby an have been trying for years and can t get pregnant why is tha. Also fo two weeks now I have been feeling slight movement in my belly the uppersection. Could you say why. My birthday is the 11 of this month I will be 35 Doctor: hello mam,thnx fr trusting healthcare magic doctors fr ur health related queries.i guess ur concern is about getting pregnant....right...i got the picture..well lets anzr to ur question with small discussion below with d info u have shared with us..1.age,apprx 34 yrs....women of age group 18-40yrs r called reproductive age group,here the chances of pregnancy are more,,,aftr 50yrs chances nil...42-45yr transition zone,chances of pregnancy are nt as high as 18-40yr nor as low as 50yrs..i hope y am i stressing the importance of ur age....understood naa????means to say u have high chances of getting pregnant....so dont put urself into unnecessary tension..now i would like u to focus on term'FERTILE PERIOD',,it starts from 10th-16th day of menses....here ovulation occurs,,tis ovum meets sperm n women gets pregnant....in tis period if u do more episodes of intercourse the chances of pregnancy are more....usually women dont get pregnant either there is problem in wife or husband sometimes both....with the information u have shared about u,i guess nothing wrong from urside..still u haven't shared info about ur menses....so i cant say 100% no problem on ur side...u havent shared info about ur husband..how old is he??wtz is exact age??was it a late marriage for him???so I cant comment are there any reazn from husband side...but,even any problm is there,dont worry,,cz here comes the advantage of 21st century technology.the name of technology is ART-assisted reproductive technology.ex.IVFthe bloating sensation u r experiencing may be bcz of gastric problm..it has nothing to do with pregnacny...well with tis small discussion u can try out my suggestions:-1.have patience....dont put unnecessarily urself into tension..2.i insist u n ur husband to have more episodes of intercourse during fertile period(scientific reazn told already abv)try tis fr next 4-5months,tis solves 90% of ur problem3.if u are in very hurry or no results after 4-5months then visit a nearby gynecologist/infertility specialist fr further helpi hope tis wz informative enough,helpful n useful fr ur query..regards:dr.sudha rani panagar..(had abortion at 27yrs...now about to bcom 35yrs still not getting pregnant....i can understand ur psychology,,dont worry every women goes through tis phase....have patience..i pray god that u get blessed with baby as fast as possible ,hopefully,TWINS!!!!!!)
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What could cause appetite loss in a 2 years old child?
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Patient: Yes. My 2 year old son has never been a good eater from ime we started baby food until now it has been an ongg daily struggle to get nutrition in him. He has always been in a low percentile for his weight and had monthly weight checks with his pediatrician, who seems to be unable to help us figure out why our son will not eat. He refuses to eat for hours on end has no interest in food at all never acts the least bit hungry as if he has no appetite. We have tried every trick in the book. We have asked for and received no help from his pediatrician and he sees a occupational therapist weekly who too has tried every trick in the book to try and get him to eat. We are completely at a loss of what to do and thought at this point we would see what a gastro dr may have to say. So what do you think may be going on and do you have any ideas of what we can do to help increase appetite? Doctor: Hi. I completely understand your concern. But I would like to first reassure you that it's a very common problem in Pediatrics and very rarely do we find a physiological or anatomical cause for poor appetite or weight gain. Though I don't know your son's present weight I would like to give you certain clues to judge if his lack of weight gain is worrisome or not. 1. Any issues during your pregnancy or delivery? 2.wat was his birth weight and how was his initial one month of life?3.Did you breastfeed him and how long you did exclusive breastfeeding? 4.Wat diet do you give him usually? 5.Does his weight fall between 10 to 12 kg at present? Or Has his birth weight increased by approximately 3 times plus a kilo for now? 6. Wat's the usual weight and height stature of you and your spouse? 7.Does his height approximately falls between 75 to 90 cm?8.Are all the milestones in him age appropriate? 9.Has he been hospitalized ever for any major issues? Just check out the above and get back to us..You will get a rough picture of your son's health status. I would be pleased to clarify any further doubts. Dr.V.S.Sri Vidhya Chennai
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Suggest remedy for raised liver enzymes
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Patient: After receiving my yearly bloodwork, it showed a raise in liver enzymes. I went for a sono last week and it came back saying there is a lesion; now awating a call for a Cat. Enzymes were about triple, am on Lipitor, drink about once a week 4-5 drinks usually on a Friday. No pain, recently lost about 20 lbs (the right way, over a period of about six months). I am concerned. not sure what lesions mean Doctor: HelloRaised liver enzymes may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.It may be due to alcohol intake in your case.As there is a lesion detected during ultrasound,you are rightly advised for CT scan for further evaluation.Besides this you may need few other investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers.You may need ursodeoxycholic acid tablet.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.You may need few more medicines after full investigations.You should avoid drinking completely.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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Green thick mucous string, wheezing for 2 months, history of asthma treatment
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Patient: I coughed up a thick mucous string. It was green, about 2 inches long, and about a quarter of an inch in diameter. It was thick, not runny. What was that all about? I also have had wheeziness for about 2 months and need to clear my throat a lot in the last few days. I was diagnosed with asthma in 1999 and have been treated for it ever since. Doctor: YOUR ALLERGIES INCREASES WITH AGE AND THE SAME MEDICINES ARE NOT ABLE TO CONTROLTHE SYMPTOMPS YOU WROTE ARE OF SINUSES WHICH ARE INFECTEDTAKE DOXYCYCLINE 100 MG BD FOR 7 DAYR THIS WILL CLEAR THE SINUSES FAST AND GREENISH MUCUS WILL BE FINISHED AND CAN CLEAT THROAT RELIEVING OF IRRITATION OF THROATTAKE MONTELUCAST 10 MG BDADD ANTACID GEL TDSADD BRONCHODILATOR SYPCONTINUE 3 WKI SUGGEST YOU TO GO FOR ALLERGY TESTS AND IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR BETTER PPERMANENT RESULTS IN ASTHMA
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Done surgery for prolapsed thrombosed hemorrhoids. Difficulty swallowing, thirsty, dry mouth due to anaphylactic shock
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Patient: After surgery for prolapsed thrombosed hemerroids external and internal had analaphytic shock from pain killer intravenously given. Hydrocortisone and xycal intravenous administered. Left hospital 24 hours ago. Prior to operation blood sugar was 5.7 and post operation 7. Issue is after analaphytic shock swelling on both sides of throat and difficulty swallowing continued for 24 hours plus extreme feeling of thirst that no matter how much water is drunk does not go away. Appears to be dry mouth no saliva generation not full dehydration . At hospital they said all is normal and no harm in drinking water. Kidneys and bladder functioning well. Need to know about dry mouth post operation symptoms. Do not have diabetes.. Thanks S Doctor: Hi Zjaber, Welcome to healthcare Magic! The anaphylaxis is a life threatening phenomenon, you should remember the name of the painkiller and avoid it in future. The dry mouth may be related to stress of surgery or the remnant allergic reaction. You should take frequently the house hold liquid diets like warm soups/tea etc. Lemon water would also be good. I would advise to continue tablet levocetirizine 5mg for 5 days to come. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!
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What causes chronic headaches,muscle weakness and palpitations?
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Patient: I am a 32 year old female, 5'5" 200 pounds. I have been experiencing a wide range of symptoms for years but they became worse during my pregnancy last year and have gotten worse yet after delivery. I have chronic headaches including migraines, musle weakness, heart palpitations, fatigue, swelling. I have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation, migraines, and the report from the endocrinologist said I show classic signs of Grave's Disease although no thyroid antibodies are present. Thyroid nodules appear to be benign. TSH levels are elevated with normal T3 and T4. Slightly elevated white blood count but of no concern. I want to know if any of this could be related to a possible pituitary gland disorder. Doctor: in pregnancy circulation is hyperdynamic so your heart demand increased but your heart is unable to fulfill that leading to worsen the symptoms like this and headaches due to increased blood flow to brain, it may not be due to pituitary problem
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What are the bleeding lumps on the bottom?
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Patient: hello doc my name is lee im 34 and have some spots on my bottum and its saw and slightly bleeding today i found a cupple of lumps the size of a pin head im panicking cos my dad has bowl cancer can it be pasted on to me i no i shood go to my doc but im inbaristed to do so can you help thank you Doctor: Hi,Thanks for the query to HCM.-I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns.-Cause of the bleeding lump in the bottom- is--In your case it is due to the -bleeding piles as its painless.-I can understand your concerns as your father had cancer.I would advise anal and proctoscopic examination from ER Surgeon, who would help you to treat your problem accordingly.-Don't worry and things will settleHope this would resolve your query.Welcome further for any query in this regard.Wishing fast recovery.Don't forget to Write a good review ASAP.Have a Good Day.
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Had annular tear, nucleus leakage,lumbar spondylosis. Had lumbar facet rhizotomy. Explain
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Patient: Hi. I had a grade 5 annular tear in L5 with nucleus leakage 5 years ago. I recently had my 3rd Lumbar Facet Rhizotomy . Diagnosis is Lumbar Spondylosis w/o myleopathy. I have SI pain which keeps being dismissed. I saw one neurosurgeon after an MRI 2 years ago. He said nothing could be done except for a fusion. Im a 43 yr old female. I did not want that and he did say I am too young. The pain physician I see has not offered any other treatment. I feel like they are just band aids . Im looking for some different answer/explanation. I tore the disc shoveling snow in Nov of 07. I saw a chiropractor who did decompression work on the disc. I have problems with the disc now slipping. Any advice would be appreciated! Doctor: Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you have a persistent n spite of taking pain medicines regularly, surgery or the local steroid injections in the spine need to be considered. You can also get some muscle relaxants prescribed from your orthopedician for relief. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal [email protected]
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Suggest remedy for muscle twitching, difficulty in walking and limited motion in arms
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Patient: Neuropathy arms and legs with weakness muscle atrophy in severe pain in the hands. muscle twitting, unable to walk or use right arm and left arm is very weak with limited motion. unable to sit up with weak stomach muscles. tightness in the diaphram and abdominal area. saw nero dr possible ALS but not sure because it s so painful and ALS should have no pain. MRI of cspine findings moderate to severe encroachment at most levels. HIV blood test negative. Thank you so much! Doctor: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.I see similar cases amongst young people who visit my clinic. In the first meeting, I advise my patients to go on lifestyle modifications for three months. first check glucose level....u shld continue the healthy diet.,we give some medines for neuropahtic pain 1.tab.pregalabine75 mg +methylcobalamine 750mcg one tab for 3 weeks
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Are palpitations with sharp pain in the chest dangerous?
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Patient: Hello, I have been noticing palpitations in my chest with a sudden light headed feeling and sharp pain in my head when this happens. I almost fell over last night when this happened. Should I be concerned? I was last checked for heart palpitations in 2006. Had a stress test and EKG which all turned out normal. I am hypothyroid and on armour...just put on it five weeks ago. No other meds or health conditions that i am aware. Doctor: Hi AS you are hypthyroid you must be on throxine , go get you throid profile measured asap, as higher ths can also cause severe palpitations.Presyncope is a state of lightheadedness, muscular weakness, blurred vision, and feeling faint (as opposed to a syncope, which is actually fainting). Presyncope is most often cardiovascular in etiology. fot this 2d echo of the heart and a carotid doppler is adviced to rule out the left ventricle functions.Plpitations-Palpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing. They can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck. You may: Have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat. palpitations can be because of lifethreatining arrythmias also hence a 24 hour holter monitoring should be done to find out the nature of the beatsthanks
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Does benforce-m facilitates conception?
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Patient: hi sir, my name is bindu. age is 19. my marriage lost 1 year. iam not pragnant. i consult a gynacolagist. she chesk palicular study 4 day s. she tell eggs is not forming. she sujjest benforce-m toblets daily three times. i regulary three times using. iam not pragnant till date. please tell me benforce-m toblet is usefull or not? Doctor: Hello,Thank you for your question. Infertility is defined as the inability of a couple to become pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse in women under 35 years of age and after six months in women 35 or older. The ability of a couple to become pregnant depends on normal fertility in both the male and female partners. Because pregnancy requires normal fertility in both the male and female , health care providers routinely involve both partners in the evaluation.A women can have trouble getting pregnant for different reasons. Include: problem with ovulation. Ovulation is a time in a woman's monthly cycle when the ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube. Women have the highest chance of getting pregnant if they have sex 1 to 2 days before ovulation or on the day of ovulation. It is 14 days before your last menstruation period. Problem with the uterus or fallopian tubes- for example, some women have scar tissue in their fallopian tube from past infection or surgery. Endometriosis- is a condition that can cause pain in the lower part of the belly. Your doctor will talk with you an do an exam. He or she will do often do tests to try to figure out the cause of the problem. Plus, your partner might need to be tested too. But dont be surprised if your doctor can not tell you what is wrong. It's not always possible to find out why a woman cannot get pregnant.For you have a problem with ovulation.The method of ovulation induction selected should be based upon the underlying cause of anovulation(no ovulation) and the efficacy, costs, risks, and potential complications associated with each method as they apply to the individual women. Option include: Weight modulation( keep your BMI in standard level), Clomiphene citrate, Metforming or other indulin-sensitizing agents, Gonadotropin therapy, Aromatase inhibitors, Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy, assisted reproductive technology..For your problem your doctor choose to use Metformin(benforce-m). Insulin resistance in commonly observed in women with PCOS. Correction of hyperinsulinemia with metformin has a beneficial effect in anovulatory women with PCOS because this leads to an increase in menstrual cyclicity and enhanced spontaneous ovulation. However, live birth rates are not as high as those achieved with clomiphene. A consensus group has recommended against the routine use of metformin for ovulation induction except in women with glucose intolerance. However, the addition, metformnin may provide additional metabolic effects that are beneficial for pregnancy. If you are overweight, losing weight might help you become pregnant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Best regards,Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician.
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Pain in lower right abdomen, rapid heart beat, shortness of breath, pain during urination. Cure for symptoms?
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Patient: I was standing at my stove when i got a gut dropping pan in my lower right abdomen an it felt like something was trying to fight its way out, although the pain has subsided somewhat whenever I pee it sets my lower right abdomen on fire and it feels like a bunch of pressure like something was trying to fight its way out i am also have a rapid heart beat as well as slightly short of breath and when I can manage to pee, a pain shoots through my right breast Doctor: hi there, pain in the lower abdominal region with burning during micturation is one of the classical symptoms of urinary tract infection along with cystitis. I would suggest you to get a urine routine and microscopic exam along with a cultrure and senstivity done to know the cause of infection and accordingly start on antibiotics. In the meanwhile you can take plenty of fluids and juices especially cranbery or any citrous fruits. You could also take syrup citralka to reduce the burning sensation, the pain to your breast may be an isolated episode. The shortness of breath may also be related to the pain,. hope this helps .Take care.
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Does calcium deposit near rib cause lump?
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Patient: i felt a lump on or near my very last ribs on my right side. I believe those are floating ribs. The lump has only occurred within the last 2 weeks. The doctor said it was either a sprain or a calcium deposit. What do those mean? Can they get worse? Doctor: hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could just be a bony protrusion or a prominence. it could also be a cyst, a lipoma or a fibroma. further diagnostics and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye
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Suggest remedy for pain and burning sensation in finger
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Patient: What medications can cause painful burning and swollen fingertips (to the first joint). I do have diabetic peripheral neuropathy in my hands but did not expect the almost blister-like swelling of my fingertips. they are extremely painful, I take Tylenol, Naprosen, gabapentin and Cymbalta for the pain Doctor: hishow a doctor, keep diabetes in control, do hot fomentation and your doctor may add methycobalamin tabs.Also get arthritis profile done, just in case some arthritic problem if developing or flared up,it should be ruled out. sugar levels in blood should be kept seriously in checkbest wishes
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What causes discomfort in the legs?
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Patient: I ve been traveling alot this December to Ohio by van, then to Virginia by car and then to Asheville. On the way to Virginia while sitting in the car my leg started to bother me as if I needed to stretch it. It s been like that for about 6 days. Should I be concerned with this or not. I also feel like I have butterflies in my chest and my breathing seems funny at times. I don t think that I am stressed by could I be overreacting and causing anxiety to set in Doctor: Hello, I suggest to rest and elevate the legs. Check blood pressure. Drink fluids. I think you should be better soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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What causes abdominal pain, fever and loss of appetite in children?
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Patient: Both my children have got fever and tummy pain since the past couple of days. One is 2.5 and the other is 5 plus. Both have bad throats and a complete loss of appetite. Can you pls. help me with what I can give them to eat to overcome their weakness? Thanks in advance. Doctor: Hi... by what you got I feel that both your kids are having viral illness you can give them anything to eat. There are no food restrictions for viral illness like this. If there is temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit then you can give Paracetamol in the appropriate dose every 4th or 6th hourly.Bad throat could also be due to the same Viral pharyngitis. But if fever and throat pain are predominant symptoms rather than cough then it could be bacterial infection also. To find this out the best office based test is to go ahead with Rapid antigen testing streptococcal infection. Then if it is positive they might require antibiotic treatment.I suggest you consult your pediatrician for this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What causes tingling on hands and legs when on Allopurinol?
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Patient: I recently had a routine check in with my doctor and my renal function had deteriorated some eGFR54 and Creatinine of 141. My uric acid was 7.0. I have never experienced gout symtoms. My doctor put me on 100mg of Allopurinol to try to lower my uric acid and to try to reduce or slow down renal function loss. I am 59 and have had about 10 episdodes of kidney stones since age 17. All stones have passed naturally although I had lithotripsy in 1988 to try to break up a calcified area in the upper pole of one kidney. I have been on Allopurinol for 2 weeks and I am noticing some mild but noticeable tingling/pins and needles mostly in my hands/fingers and forearm but also a little bit in my legs and feet. The tingling is not major or particularly bothersome but it is noticeable. I do not seem to have any rash or swelling. Should I worry about the tingling or just monitor and see if it goes away or gets worse? Doctor: HiI may suggest to manage uric acid by diet management ,avoiding,red wine,red meat, bakery products etc.consult a diet chart recommended for gout patients.It could be that your uric acid is high due to poor kidney clearance and not gout itself.dietic restrictions of red meat etc will take load off the kidneys.take plenty of water orally, get serum sodium and potassium levels in serum tested for any overload due to salt.A simple diuretics like dytor 20 mg daily may improve kidney clearance.After following this regime for a week get uric acid tested again,im sure it shall come down and allopurinol may then be given up after consulting treating physician.Tingling and numbness in poor kidney function is common.take methycobalamin 1500 I u. And folic acid tabs additionally it will help.reduce table salt in diet.If still uric acid remains high maybe allopurinol and another med.colchicine for uric acid may have to given.
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What is the duration to take pill after periods ?
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Patient: I have been having my period for 4 weeks straight now and I am on the pill. Starting tomorrow I should be on my period but I never stopped since I started a week early last month. I have had blood clots and now they are getting larger. When should I see the doctor? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for the query.Some amount of spotting can be seen while being on pills. But prolonged bleeding with passage of clots is somewhat abnormal. Better to consult gynecologist once and get evaluated. Go for ultrasound, thyroid profile and coagulation profile.Possibly with this workup the cause for your problem can be identified and treated. With your doctor's advice you can go for anti fibrinolytic drugs to control the bleeding. After investigations you can continue with your pills with your doctor's advice. Take care.
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How to Treat a Horsefly Bite?
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Patient: Hello. A horsefly bit me in the hand. It swelled up quite nicely, but over last night's dinner, it faded away. This morning, I woke up feeling slightly nauseated, and had a stiff arm. The swelling was back, and much redder than before, and I have a serious sensitivity to touch under my armpit. It seems to help if I hold my arm up. How urgently would I need to see a physician in your opinion? I don't have temperature, and took 1 antihistamine that I have for my hayfever. Thanks a lot! Doctor: Hello,Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern.You have lymph node enlargement in your armpit due to horsefly bite on your hand. It might have been infected a bit. It's good that you took antihistamine which will help relieve the allergy. Continue the same till swelling subsides. You need to take care of wound by topical antibiotic cream like betadine along with topical steroid cream like betamethasone. You should also take oral Ibuprofen to relive pain in armpit and inflammation. Wash the area with mild soap and water and apply these cream 3 times a day.You need visit local GP to get these medicines.The pain and swelling should go away in a 2-3 days if properly treated and not infected further.Hope this will be helpful.Do ask if any further question is there.Take care.
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What is the lump like swelling on my left foot?
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Patient: Hi, Good day! I just wanna ask about the symptoms that I m having right now. I m not sure if this is just a simple swell or anything else. There s a little lump that has developed on top of my left foot and I feel a slight clicking sensation which is painful and I m noticing that my nerves and veins have swollen, and the pain is worst at night when I m about to go to bed. I m not also comfortable walking or even standing due to the clicking sensation. Can you please advise me what to do or maybe tell me what is this. Thanks! Rolly M. Doctor: Hi! thanks for sharing your problem of the lump like swelling on your left foot with HCM team.After going through your description, I feel, if I were your physician and had had examined this swelling,or I can visualise, this could be: 1. degenerative bone changes leading to minor crack/fracture in the distal bones2. tendon inflammation or tendinitis3. gout or spur4. soft tissue infectionTherefore, it is not really a thing for worries, but needs medical attention, an examination, x-ray and rest of the said part of your foot!Wishing you good health.
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What causes dry mouth?
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Patient: I have started having really dry mouth in the past two months. I would get this occasionally when I had a cold but now I get it during the day. Drinking water helps for a few minutes but within a short time I am dry again? I use a C-Pap machine at night. Doctor: Hello,As per your complaint, it looks like dry mouth can be due to causes like:-Severe dehydration,-Side effects of medications if you take any.-Salivary gland dysfunction.-Nerve damage supplying salivary glands.-Oral infections like thrush.-Sjogren's Syndrome etceteraAltered taste is due to reduced saliva flow only as the saliva maintains taste buds and in the absence of appropriate quantities of saliva, there is alteration in the function of taste buds leading to altered taste.-For dry mouth chew sugarfree chewing gums.-Drink plenty of water.-Avoid regular mouthwash and use a specialized mouthwash that is formulated for dry mouth patients like Biotene.-You can also instill artificial saliva drops.-Suck tart candies as it also stimulates saliva flow.It does not improve, consult an oral physician and get evaluated.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Honey Arora
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What causes cloudiness in lungs?
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Patient: Yes, I had 2 ct scans done in the last 12 weeks, at 1st the dr said it probably will be gone when I come back. But when I went back it was still there and had gotten a little worst, as far as the cloudiness on my right lower lung. I have no sytoms of anything. I am having the area biopsy this week. The dr said it does not look like cancer. I am worrying myself to death. What else could it be? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Persistent cloudiness on chest CT is seen in 1. Chronic lung infection like fungal infection, tuberculosis etc. 2. Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organising Pneumonia (BOOP) 3. Malignancy. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Bronchoscopy with BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. 2. Lung biopsy. All these are must for the diagnosis of this cloudiness. You may need steroids or antibiotics according to the diagnosis. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for fever, cough and wheezing
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Patient: My 3 yr old son has been suffering from running nose n coughing for last two month . He was given antibiotics , augmentin and got some relief . However the same thing relapse again with contineouse coughing , fever and whizzing sound on breathing . Pl suggest Doctor: Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Recurrent RTI, some times six to twelve times is supposed to be normal for a individual.Along with the antihistaminic decongestant and antibiotics. Steam inhalation.Improve immunity with Proper high protein diet,supplement with iron and multivitamin syrups,Bronchodilators drug like salbutamol to be added along with the nebulization with mild steroids like budesonide.Hope the query is answered.thanks
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What could swollen lumps on forehead with headache suggest?
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Patient: hi i hit the side of my forehead above my eyebrow very hard 2days ago.It was only a lump at first then the lump went down and the side of my forehead swelled up. Been having head pain and a lot of tingles in my head almost like it itches and now my eyelid is black and swollen .Do u think this is normal Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of trauma. So it leads to extravasation of blood. This blood accumulate in subcutaneous tissue and produce swelling and black eye. It is commonly seen in forehead trauma. You should take anti inflammatory drugs and ice massage. It will disappear within few days. 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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Back twisted after fall, severe pain, numbness spreading down leg. How to treat it?
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Patient: I recently fell and twisted my back, and ended up in the hospital er. they said it was muscular pain and sent me home with some dilaudid , but shortly after I got home I noticed a numb sensation spreading down my left leg, and now it hurts, but only when I walk on it or move it, but my back is still in constant severe pain Doctor: Urgently contact a spine surgeon and get MRI done. Do not walk or sit on your own.
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What are the chances of pregnancy without ejaculation inside?
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Patient: i had sex with with my girlfriend last week(which was in between 12-16 date before her next period).my semen hadn t entered in her orgasm,...only pre ejaculation occured.can be any possibility of getting pregnant?i m worry about it...so plz give me proper answer Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You had penetrative sex with your girl friend 12 to 16 dates before her next period. You are sure that no semen entered but precum did enter. In truth, precum do have some sperm cells, but those cells are not enough to enter the vagina, meet with the ovum and fertilize it. Still, there are chances for pregnancy. Please consult a gynecologist for pregnancy test.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care.
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What causes painful lumps on legs?
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Patient: I have a lump in the lateral segments of gastrocs in each leg. The lumps are painful when pressed and sends pain down to the foot on the lateral side. When the calves are pressed or squeezed the lower leg gets pins and needles. Are these symptoms of torn muscle? No pain when I run or stretch. Numb after running. There is mild swelling of the calves each evening and feet sometimes become numb. Doctor: How long you have noticed this lump and since when you started noting the pain in them are important for us and whether similar lumps you have noticed in any other part of your body since your childhood and what is present age of yours. These info are relevant . Please take pains to revert us or better see a GP of your locality to cone down the approach now.Thanks for the query.
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What causes wart on upper vagina region in kid?
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Patient: a child has wart on upper vagina region by the the bone fold. could she have gotten this via a non sexual way? parents have no history of hpv nor the family members. she claims no one has touched her, very honest child that shows no signs of abuse also no penitration scarring has been found. She had a wart on her foot right before the genital wart. what ways could she have caught this via non sexual? swimming is usual, the child has been in daycare Centers where they use gloves for changing. she is also barely baby sat. the wart is being tested Doctor: HI...she could have touched the wart on the foot followed by the area now affected and this the way it could have cropped up there too. Viral warts usually spread this way. It would have been even more helpful if you had mentioned the age of your kid.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Should I be worried of my stomach pain?
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Patient: I have had stomach pain on both sides and above my belly button I took aspirin 8 to be exactly low dose aspirin and took some pepto bismal and the next day it went away and I had 2 bowel movements and. The following day I have had none should I be worried Doctor: Aspirin is known to cause gastritis. It had probably caused the same but taking pepto bismal has relieved it for now. Although there is no caused to be worried, please be sure to take aspirin ONLY in full stomach. In case such pain reappers, be sure to take some anti-hyperacidity medication like omeprazole capsule along. Take small but frequent meals.
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What could cause burning pain in neck and shoulder blades?
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Patient: I have been suffering with a burning pain from the bottom of my neck to my left shoulder blade..I have c2-4 pressing on the spinal cord but not bad enough for surgery according to neuro surgeon I also have some tears in the rotator cuff.I have had 3mris abd two mylagrams everything is mild but shouldn t be causing the pain there..do u hhave any idea Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms.They are most probably related to the nerve compression in the cervical (neck region). This results in pain and tingling in the areas mentioned by you.No requirement of surgery is a good news.You would feel better with medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules.In addition, physiotherapy would also help.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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How to treat heaviness in lungs due to asthma?
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Patient: Hi i have asthma and have been on Advair for years about a month ago I ran out and instead of refilling it I thought I would try to deal with out it! On Friday I could not take it anymore and had to get it filled began taking it right away. now I have this heavy filling in my lungs and it still is a little tough to breathe, why and what could be causing this because the whole time I have been on advair I havent felt like this at all??? Doctor: The steroid and bronchodilator combo in Advair has made you dependent on it and you could not afford to live without it for a day even.To my own patients I would suggest to take steam inhalation by putting Euclyptus leaves in water when boiling. If leaves are not available, Euclyptus oil or Vicks vaporub (also contains Euclyptus oil) may be added.Tulsi (Holy basil) leaves, ginger pieces may be boiled in a glass, allow to become lukewarm, add little honey and little turmeric powder to it. Sip it daily once at least - empty stomach. Make it a habit. May continue long. If any irritation occurs, ginger may be discontinued intermittently.After about four weeks you will find if you miss Advair, you will have enough immunity not to feel discomfort. Further, slowly you will not feel frequent need of Advair in future.Hope it helps.
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What causes burning sensation in knees?
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Patient: I have a hot searing burning behind my knees quite often. Sometimes just one knee and sometimes both knees. Doesn t happen everyday, but does several times a week. The pain lasts as long as 30 min or as short at 3-4 min. It is almost unbearable. I do know that I have osteoarthritis pretty much all over my body. I also have unilateral hip replacements due to it. I also have a disease called multiple endocrine neoplasy type 1. I am 63 yrs.old and overweight. Doctor: Hello, Get your X-ray done to reach upto diagnosis and also check your vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels because their deficiency is the most common cause of burning. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver
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What is the treatment for the wrist pain?
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Patient: When i was doing martial arts i injured my wrist.When it happened it was not really painful and i continued fighting(i was about to move it in all directions with only very little pain).a few hours after it was way more sensitive and i cant move as mush as before because its painful. Doctor: Hi, I recommend doing an x-ray as you may have broken or fissured your bones if there is any swelling or discoloration. Otherwise, it could be a torn ligament which also needs care by your doctor, not a home treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Ayman Darrag, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Does eccrine carcinoma spread to the liver?
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Patient: My husband was recently diagnose with eccrine carcinoma. It grew around his scrotum and between the cheeks of his buttocks. They also associated this with colon cancer. We have had 8 wks of chemo and radiation, waited another 8wks for surgery. They removed the tumor, and now he has a permanent colostomy. We herd today that our radiation Dr was not optimistic of how the tumor responded to treatment . Also during surgery they found nodules on his liver. My questions are what's our prognosis, and can this type of cancer spread to the liver this quickly? Doctor: Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. this is very rare tumor and it should be always confirmed by biopsy. I presume it is confirmed. Usually it spread to local lymph nodes and infiltrate surrounding tissue. distal metastases are possible but rare. I wouldnt say was early phase considering that it infiltarted colon. so metastases shouldnot be ruled out but as I said this is rare and tehre are various liver lesions which may be considered in the differential diagnosis of metastases. Wish you good health. Regrads
| 157,017 |
Light spotting after mirena coil insertion. Heavy bleeding, pressure in the abdomen and nausea. Worried
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Patient: I have had mirena coil fitted for over a year with no problems. No periods throughout and only minor, very light spotting every 4-6 weeks or so. Today I started bleeding heavily completely out of the blue. I have some discomfort (feeling of pressure in abdomen, slightly nauseous) but otherwise OK. Should I be worried about this? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.I would recommend you see a obs and gynae specialist as soon as possible, because heavy bleeding with a feeling of pressure in the abdomen is not a very good sign.Once they perform an ultrasound we can find out what is going on and treat you accordingly.I hope this answered your question.
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Suggest treatment for numbness in tooth area after extraction
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Patient: I have had my lower right wisdom tooth taken out 4 weeks ago. I am still experiencing numness on my front 4 lower right front teeth. The dentist told me to take Nervmax and massage the gums. Can anyone tell me if this is normal or should i get another expert dentist look at it? Many thanks in advance. Doctor: Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.The numbness is due to prolonged anesthesia which usually happens due to any injury to the nerve during injection or due to trauma to nerve during the extraction.This numbness usually gets better with time and you just have to relax .Usually the time cannot be predicted for this as it takes its own course.Just relax,take a healthy diet and you can consult your local doctor and take Vitamin B and C supplement , or Neurobion tablet . Massage the gums and use warm saline gargling.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards.
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Is shortness of breath and chest tightness related to pneumonia?
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Patient: I have had shortness of breath and a tight chest. I also have been very slowly getting over pneumonia. I also have 6 heart stents. I was very active until pneumonia started in Feb. Is this a condition of my heart or pneumonia. Not all the time just at night. Doctor: HelloUsually pneumonia is a condition that after treatment passes.It might be from heart problems in my opinion.Consult your doctor.RegardsDr.Jolanda
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Are Chemo shots the correct treatment for Dermatomyositis?
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Patient: my daughter is 13 she has dermatomyositis was diagnosed a week ago after 3 months of testing they have her on chemo shots once a week are they right ?and steoroids .alot of differnt dr and people telling me its life threating .after 3 hospital they decided it was it. Doctor: diagnosis of dermatomyositis, itself doesn't require chemotherapy, but it may be associated with other cancer and it may require. hence, you should tell correct diagnosis to comment anything.
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Has pancreatic cancer. Been diagnosed with low hemoglobin. Why fatigue and lightheadedness?
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Patient: Hi. My sister has pancreatic cancer and has been diagnosed with low haemoglobin and is having a blood transfusion . I understand how serious this is, but was wondering what to expect now. She has been very light headed and very fatigued. She has just had two treatments of chemotherapy, after having treatment for the last four months on a weekly basis, and will now miss her treatment tomorrow. She has a stent in her duodenum and bile duct and she has a temperature. Doctor: Hello Very sorry to learn about your sister's problem but the fact is that nothing beyond chemotherapy can be done. This treatment is palliative and not curative. Till she is alive,she has to be managed conservatively only as nothing aggressive can be done. Take care of her nutrition,manage her hemoglobin levels and give full psychological support. Look for any sign of infection as she is having fever. Infection has to be treated with antibiotics only. Thanks
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Is it safe to take high dose of Progesterone during pregnancy?
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Patient: Hi,My close friend got conceived after trying for a long time.. They even went to the infertility center and found that her husband had low motility/mobility of sperms.. but still the doc advised them to try the natural way and luckily she got conceived naturally. Now, when they went to the doctor, the doctor has prescribed her heavy doses of medicines.They have asked her to take Folic acid with 11mg, gestone tablet.They have not even tested her for progestrone hormone and prescribed it. Is it safe to take these high doses during normal/natural pregnancy? Doctor: HI, I understand your concern. Progesterone is a hormone that is essential for maintenance of pregnancy in early months.In it's deficiency, abortion can take place. Your friend had conceived a long waiting, efforts. It is supposed to be precious pregnancy, when doctor provides extra protection to pregnancy in form of Progesterone. It's a safe preparation, you can take it without any doubt. . Thanks.
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Discomfort in stomach, bloated, painful, pressure sensation, white discharge. What is the cause?
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Patient: Hello, I started having an uncomfortable feeling in the middle portion of my stomach mostly around my belly button. It feels tight almost like bloating. Only slightly painful to pressure. Has become more noticeable in the past few hours. Inside of belly button is red with some clear/whitish discharge, not painful but a little sore feeling. I'm 29, medium build. I did have full tummy tuck with no complications 5 years ago. What could be causing this? Doctor: this is a congenital disorder when u was born like belly urachus a connection between bladder and button
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How safe is body building after suffering Transient Ischemic Attack and Paralysis?
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Patient: I am 60 years old ; male and have been body building most of my life. I had a tia this last december and I m almost back to normal. My left arm was parallysed but with a lot of work, I have it back to about 98%. Is it ok to continue to work out this way. I feel great and most of the doctores said its ok just know when to back off. But at the same time, I read articles to just walk. That alone would drive me crazy. What s your thoughts on my question ? Doctor: Hello, First of all, you should do some investigations such as: measuring blood pressure, lipid profile, kidney function test, fasting blood glucose, ECHO on your heart and ECG. Second, you should receive medical treatment for TIA such as Aspirin 160 mg twice per day. The results of the investigations can help you to avoid the second attack of TIA. Moreover, you should decrease the fatty meals you eat every day and replace them with more healthy food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist
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How to reduce the severe dental pain following replacement of root filling ?
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Patient: I have severe dental pain following replacement of root filling on Monday . I have had 3 x 400mg ibuprofen and 8 x 500mg of paracetamol and am still in extreme pain. Codeine based products have previously made my pain worse so do not suit me. Can I safely take anything else please Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Pain after filling in the tooth can be because of two reasons presence of high points or presence of secondary infection beneath the restored tooth.I would suggest you to consult to Dentist and get an x-ray done.If there is presence of high points get it trimmed.If needed go for re-filling of the tooth.Take pain killer for temporary relief.Take care!
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Suggest treatment for a blood blister on the scrotum
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Patient: I had a red spot on my scrotum, that I (stupidly) tried to pop like it was a blood blister. apparently, I had been so rough with it I now am missing a top layer of skin about a half an inch in diameter where the dark red spot WAS. the spot is gone, but now I have a painful, open sore on my scrotum. I have been boiling it with peroxide and using a triple anti biotic ointment on it for 2 days - it looks a little infected, like a 3rd degree burn - yellowish at the affected area, red around the affected area - swollen - is there ANYTHING I need to do or not do to help speed up the healing process? Doctor: HelloThanks for query.You probably had an infected sebaceous cyst over scrotum which yo tried to drain yourself ,Ithas resulted into a ulcer over scrotum with slough covering the floor of the ulcer.You need to consult qualified General Surgeon for proper de sloughing of the wound and dressing with anti microbial solution like Betadine and topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin .You also need to take antibiotic like Augmentine and anti inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac twice daily orally .This will help to heal it faster.Dr.Patil.
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What causes negative test for chlamydia during pregnancy?
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Patient: hi i am pregnant with my 2nd pregnancy and i have had chlamydia and havent had it cured because on my 1st pregnancy only i was treated not my husband. so we have been having intercourse, so i figured i had it but when i went to the dr they did a test and i was negative for it, could i not have it? Doctor: dearit is good that you are no longer having chlamydia infection .body has its own immune system to take care of infection .take care during this pregnancy, take care of your diet, exercise , supplements.your husband might b infection free because of his immune system.relaxdr. Mira Butani
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Abdomenal Pain, Any advice would be helpful
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Patient: My father is in a great deal of pain. He seems to be experiencing a slight amount of stomach distention and the pain seems to move around depending on how he positions himself. Any advice would be helpful. Doctor: Hi....Thomas.., welcome to HCM..., Thanks for query..., Stomach distention and pain moves around his movement...., Could be Pyloric Stenosis...this is duodenal problem..., Immediately consult...Gastro-enterologist and take his opinion.., o.k....good luck..,
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How long should i take LIV 52 tablets?
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Patient: Hi Doctor,I am 33 old male, recently i had abdomen pain , diagonise with the doctor he confirm its a food posion need to take few medicine. Also i have taken abdomen scan everything its normal, but liver shows fatty. doctor advice me to take liv 52 table.Kindly advice LIV 52 tablet should be continued and how long . Provide your advice regarding. Doctor: fatty liver is a finding that is very commonly found these daysyou may take liv 52alternatively, you can avoid it and maintain a good diet and exercise wellfor fatty liver avoid alcohol and drugs/medicinesudiliv 300 twice daily is a better option if you do want to take a tablet
| 58,012 |
Can we prevent hep B infection from carrier to normal person?
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Patient: my brother is a hepatitis b carrier, in good health, 31 yrs old. he is getting married in 6-7 months. what is the chances that his wife getting the infection from him, whether it will be active or non active like my brother's? any chance the wife getting infection be prevented? Doctor: Hi thanks for asking question...Let me know you hepatitis b antigen can be spread by sexual route ..So your brother wife can get acquire infection by sexual intercaurse....Use condom or barrier method to prevent its spread.Blood and secretions having this virus.So avoid contamination of things by secretions.Items contaminated by secretion wash by diluted bleach....If your brother have woung it is dressed properly....Your brothers wife and you must be vaccinated ...Regular check up of both you for hepatitis b done....Take care....
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Suffering from hives outbreaks. Took steroid shots. Reddish swollen patches on the legs and body. How to find out what I am allergic to?
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Patient: Hello, I have had hives for a little over 2months now. I have been to the er many times and all they do is give me a steriod shot and send me on my way. They are raised and from my knee sown to my ankles swells bad and these red patches on my legs are painful and hard to walk sometimes. they will later turn into bruses. These hives occure on my face, front and back of my neck my arms chest breasts legs stomach all over. Been taking benadryl and i think i am immuned to it. I have tried cream and it makes it really worse. I have also been to the dr and didn t get no where. they took blood from me to see if they can find out what im allergic too. i hear u can t tell through that. Gotta have a patch test. I m not sure whats wrong with me. Can you please help me out? sincerely,Stacy Doctor: pATCH TESTS ARE OUDATED YOU CAN GO FOR SKIN PRICK TESTS WHICH ARE RECOGNISED IN WORLD THIS IS MOST SENSITIVE TEST FOR ALLERGIES YOU CAN ALSO GO FOR BLOOD SERUM TESTS FOR ALLERGEN SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES BUT I WILL SUGGEST FOR SKIN PRICK TESTS
| 104,341 |
What are the side effects of inhaling dry chlorine?
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Patient: My husband inhaled dry chlorine, he opened the container and the fumes hit him in the face. He insists he is fine....his eyes were red and watery but have cleared up. When he talks he sounds a little raspy, he says he doesn't have chest pains but does feel very little restriction on his breathing says he can breath. He does feel some muscus there now. What should I do? Chrissy Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. He is having inhalation of chlorine powder. This kind of exposure can cause inflammatory reaction in airways. This is known as bronchitis. Usually, this is self limiting in nature. So no need to worry for some mucus sensation in the chest. You can give him simple anti inflammatory drug for this. He will mostly recover within 2-3 days. But if he develops cough, chest pain and breathing difficulty then immediately consult doctor because he might need inhaled treatment. But at present, no treatment is required. Also tell him to drink plenty of fluids orally and keep himself hydrated. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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Is low rapid progressive motility a problem to impregnate?
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Patient: My husband's SFA says his rapidly progressive sperm motility is (a) 2.4 % and slow progressive sperm motility is 45.1 % (b)volume 2.3 mlsperm concentration 54.3 millions/ml total sperm number 124.9 millions progressively motile sperm concentration 1.3 millions/mlWe have been ttc for 4. years, is low rapid progressive motility, a problem according to this reportThank you in advanceSanje Doctor: HelloThanks for query.According to WHO standards accepted range of active grade one motile sperms should be minimum 15% of total normal sperms for effective fertilization of female egg to result in to conception.Since your progressive motile sperm count is just 2.4% there are no chances of normal pregnancy..Please consult qualified Infertility specialist to explore the possibility of pregnancy with the help of newly assisted reproductive techniques like IVF or ICSI,Dr.Patil.
| 199,602 |
Upper quadrant abdominal pain. I had my gallbladder removed
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Patient: History: 49yr old black female, 5 6”, 220 lbs, diabetes/ hypertension . For about 3 mos now, I ve had constant, intense 24-hr pain in the right/left upper abdomen (sometimes felt in my back at the same points). It feels like my belly muscles are tightening to the point where I feel severe pinching sensations. I ve had x-rays, CT scans, an ultrasound, and an MRI , which came back negative. I also had a colonoscopy/EGD test followed by a CLO test that showed positive for the “H pylori” virus. I was treated with a 14-day antibiotic regime for the virus. On April 14, 2011, I had my gallbladder removed, but the pain still remains. On May 17, 2011, my appendix ruptured, had surgery and was hospitalized for 11 days. My upper pain still remains and is a thorn in my side. Pain killers do not help, only allows me to sleep. I read a post that mimics my pain symptoms in which she was diagnosed by a pain mgmt dr that she was suffering from tendonitis in the diaphragm. Could this be my problem? Doctor: Hi, You must take rest. Don't take any rich food enriched with oil. You must take Sufficient water daily - minimum 15 glasses per day. Never use pain killers because it may produce gastritis which also create excessive pain in your upper abdomen. Rx, Fer.Phos 6x - 6tabs Twice daily before meal. Arn.Mont. 1M - 4D - Twice daily for Two days. Carb.Veg. 1M -6D -Twice daily for 3 days.
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Treatment for back pain due to lumps in spine?
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Patient: Hi there thanks for asking, I'm just looking up lumps on spine. I have had three MRI's and they found lumps in different areas. I did a front crush on my T12 and fracture almost 2 yrs and they have noticed lumps on my spine. My back tends to hurt in other places, not as much where the brake is. I am a little worried like everyone that is told this I'm sure. Dr has called and wants to see me Tues. I'm sure it's not something you can comment on but would love to here what you may think thanks Darlene Doctor: It looks to me from your history that you are suffering from weak bone disease. It can be due to lack of calcium. Because of fracture, curve of spine change and multiple bumps are formed. You have not mentioned your mri report but this could be the most common cause. I would recommend you to start taking calcium to strengthen your pain. Also you can wear belt to support your back. Let me know if I yoo want to know any thing else.
| 111,807 |
Can you conceive after having intercourse on 20th day of period ?
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Patient: what will be the changes after 20th day of mensustral period if we have intercourse Doctor: all depends on your menstrual cycle ovulation if occurs it takes place 14 days back wards from onset of period and thats time for pregnancy to occur you may be in fertile period and you may conceive
| 6,943 |
What causes rapid heart rate and shakiness when on Procardia?
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Patient: My doctor wrote my prescription for procardia 30mg XL to take 1-2 as needed once daily. My pressure was high last night so I took two and 4 hours later woke up with a rapid heart rate and feeling shaky. Not sure if it was a panic attack or what. My question is- is taking 2 procardia 30mg XL the same as taking 1 60 mg XL? Doctor: Hello, I would like to tell you that palpitation with shakiness either can be anxiety or a febrile episode. It’s recommended for you to consult a physician personally for proper physical and diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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Suggest treatment for pericarditis
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Patient: I was diagnosed w/ pericarditis in Dec, went on two rounds of steriods.. tried to return to work for a coupl weeks and it's back I am just finishing my 3rd round of steriods. what else is there to do? Dr, said not enough fluid to drain. I have Dialated cardiomyopothy and Left bundle brancch block. pacemaker implanted in 05' replaced in Sept last year. I am 41 female 240lbs. Doctor: Hi Ma'amThere are two treatment options for PERICARDITIS.1. Medical treatment that consists of NSAIDs, COLCHICINE , and/or STEROIDS.2. Surgical treatment which is PERICARDIECTOMY (shaving of the inflammed pericardium)As you are already started with 3rd round of steroids its better you first finish the 3rd round probably it will not revert back but if it does then the final curative treatment is PERICARDIECTOMY only. But due to the other assosiated problems you have like DCMP the surgery will carry a operative mortality risk of 5 to 20%. So i would like to advice you to discuss your options with your treating cardiologist in person.Wish you Good Luck
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Can Paracetamol, Frisium and Mucolite be taken while having symptoms of pneumonia?
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Patient: My son is 3.3 yrs old , he is allergic to dust and weather conditions , in the recent x Ray report it has been detected that he is having a little congestion in heart which is a symptom of pneumonia and his wbc count is 39000 ( normal range is 4K-11k) doctors have suggested to give ibugesic paracetamol 7.5 ml in case if fever ( he got fits during fever tht lasted few seconds) , frizium for 3 days ,s- mucolite 5ml , Duolin nebuliser and refzil 5ml for infection .is all these medicines are safe ? Doctor: Hello,These are the best management frame work for your son, which is including antibiotic, decongestant, anti-pyretic, bronchodilator medications needed to cure the issue.Be in regular follow up with your doctor, he will be recovered within some time.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
| 71,372 |
Can lower left back pain be due to bladder leakage?
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Patient: Had pain in lower back when I sit. Or bend over after ice for weeks thought might be kidney,so had my doctor run urine test,he found large amount of microscopic blood Went back 2 weeks later,same result Sent to urologist, found same under scope. So urologist did a scope,bladder is fine, He said I had leakage,which I don t Said I was constipated which I go everyday,maybe not a lot I m don t burn or hurt w hen I urinate.only pain is left lower back,and feels tenderl , which I go everyday,maybe not a lot. Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case.Your flank and back pain can be due to muscle strain or renal calculi.You may need x ray and Ultrasonography.And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain.You can do yoga exercises and focus on spine extension exercises.You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. Take care
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What are the symptoms to look for post head injury?
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Patient: My 2 year old grandson was running last night and hit the right of his head above the on the corner of my dresser...immediately a nickle/quarter size bump can up. He cried a bit and continued to play, I waited 2 hours before allowing him to sleep, he had a good night sleep and up this morning at 8:00 and the bump is gone. He ate breakfast, been playing, watching cartoons, however, he has been sleep since 12:30, woke up at 2:20 for a minute, now gone back to sleep, should I be concern? Doctor: Hello. I just read through your question.Aftwr a hit to the head, a child may sleep as much or as little as he wants. The only sign to watch for is vomiting. If any vomiting occurs within the first 24 hours of The injury, you must consult with you doctor. If not, any activity he chooses is ok.
| 176,636 |
How can schizophrenia be treated?
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Patient: My husband was diagnosed with paranoid, schizophrenia years ago. He is being medicated with 50mg/ day of prolixin, 300mg wellbutrin/ day, 30mg Zyprexa/ day, 4mg congentin/ day...In additon he is taking 50 mg of atenolol/ day and 75mcg/ day. I think he s being over medicated. His memory is fading and he is not sleeping well at night. he has mood swings consistently but not violent. His comprehension is totally out of wack. what do you suggest Doctor: in my opinion he should undergo complete neuropsychologist opinionchecking for memorycheck comprehensionhe needs to undergo ct brain,vitamin b12 levels, hemoglobin, thyroid function tests medications can be continuedpsychologist can be contacted for brain stimulation exercise
| 204,989 |
Child having Kidney problem, ultrasound done for kidney size, getting pain and puss comes through urine
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Patient: Sir, My child is having Kidney problem, since 15th of her born, she is now 5 yrs old and in Ultrasound report thr Right Kidney is size-- 41x17mm and Left Kidney is size--- 75x32mm. at every 10month she got pain on the ringht side and pash is coming through urine . kindly suggest, I am having all the reports regarding this Doctor: Hi, My first concern is if you have consulted a urologist? Your child is most likely to be suffering from vesicoureteric reflux where urine from bladder reflux back into the kidney. It can be confirmed by doing a x-ray examination called voiding cystourethrogram. Her right kidney is small and it needs to be evaluated for function. I don't know if she is taking antibiotics regularly but since she is already 5 yes old and still having infection she will need surgery for correction of abnormality.Thank you
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Took morning after pill levonelle after an unprotected intercourse. Is there a chance of pregnancy?
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Patient: I took the morning after pill levonelle 18 hours after my partner and I had sex when the condom burst. He said he didn t ejaculate however it was better that i took the pill after it happened to be on the safe side. I took the pill on Monday and have had no side affects or anything since taking it. 10 days before sleeping with my partner i had my period. Is there still a risk that i can still get pregnant even after taking the morning after pill. Help on this matter would be appreciated. Doctor: Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Fertile period is between 10th day to 18th day in normal regular cycle of 28 day duration. As you had sex on 10th day and taken morning after pill, chances of conception are negligible.Failure rate of morning after pill is 5%. Not completely effective in preventing conception.Regular use of emergency pill is not recommended. If You get delayed periods by a week or 2 get pregnancy test done.Hope this helps you.Regards
| 225,350 |
What is the red patch on the roof of my mouth?
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Patient: Hi, I have a sore red patch on the roof of my mouth that looked like blisters to start but now looks like raw skin. It feels warms when I pu my tongue against it and burns when I touch it. I have used peroxide, heavily diluted bleach and mouthwash and they seemed to help get rid of the white areas but it still hurts 5 days later any idea what this is?> Doctor: Hello, Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having apthous ulcer.There are many reasons for this which includes Sharp teeth, spicy food, stress and vitamin deficiency. As you have taken treatment for the same the symptoms will come down. You can apply Ulgel cream over the ulcer.I would suggest you to take Multi Vitamin capsule for 1 month.Thank you.
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How does the medicine, Tarceva, impact Cancer when chemotherapy has failed?
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Patient: My husband has lung and bone cancer,has had chemo treatments,they are not working any more,the cancer is growing more and quite fast.Our doctor is putting him on Tarceva,will this pill help him?He sleeps alot now.What exactly can we expect from this pill? Doctor: Tarceva is also called erlotinib .It is used for initial treatment for patients with NSCLC whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body and that has certain types of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations as first line treatment.It can be also be used as maintenance treatment for advanced-stage NSCLC in patients whose cancer has not spread or grown after prior treatment with certain types of chemotherapy.Tarceva can also be used 2nd- or 3rd-line treatment for advanced-stage NSCLC in patients whose cancer has spread or grown after receiving at least one round of chemotherapy.Tarceva is not meant to be used at the same time as certain types of chemotherapy for advanced NSCLC.For initial treatment of patients with NSCLC whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body, it is not known if Tarceva is safe and effective in other EGFR mutations.Major side effects from this pill is rash and diarrhea.RegardsDR De
| 156,596 |
Abdominal pain, spotting during period. Had fever before period, fatigue
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Patient: Hi, I am married since from last 5 months. I am having severe pain on my 6th day of period on my lower abdomen and also some on my back. First 2 days of cycle there were only sign of spotting and no massive overflow while on 3rd and 4th day were normal while after that no sign of bleeding . I have also carried some heavy item on my 6th day after an hours of it I started that severe pain. Before the start of my period I had a fever for 2-3 days on and off and was also having fatigue during that period. Doctor: Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You got married 5 months back. You are getting severe lower abdominal pain and back ache on 6 th day of the period, after a heavy item. Usually your period is very little in first 2 days, and normal in 3 rd and 4 th days. before the period you had fever. Usually after marriage for few months there will be irregularities in periods, fevers and pains are common. But if the pains or fever are unbearable you can consult a doctor. For few months before and after the period avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.
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Is a surgery recommended for calcified valve after undergoing aortic valve replacement?
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Patient: My mother is 80 years old and had a aorta valva replacement 13 years ago. Her valve is calcified at the connection to the heart and not working. She has a strong heart muscle. What are her chances of considering surgery or how much longer can she live with medicine compensation? Doctor: Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.Surgery is usually considered after considering the pros and cons of the surgery , a surgeon would generaly weigh benefits over risks to see if he wants to do a surgery or not.A calcified valve only becomes an indication for surgery if it gets narrow enough that function of heart is compromised, patient faces black outs, heart failure shortness of breathe episodes, chest pain, arrhythmias BP drop episodes. If there is no such problem and the valve is wide enough to let enough blood flow through it then it is not needed.Medicine can only help a patient till a limit i would recommend you to visit her cardiologist and discuss with him about possibility of preferring a medical treatment over surgery, as the cardiologist would be having access to her records and reports, he can give you a better idea about the problem.I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.Regards.Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.General and Family Physician..
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Suggest treatment for seizures and infection all over body
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Patient: my mother had surgery on gallbladder and they discover poison in blood scream then she start having seizure my mother have a bacteria infection over whole body today they did a spinal tab then they say her brain swelling I am very concern my mother in hospital in Bossier City La. Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted the details of your mother's illness.The details are incomplete and if would help if you are able to upload her MRI or CT scan brain report. If there are EEG reports, it would be more helpful.It appears that she has bacterial infection in the blood (septicaemia or sepsis). This can cause seizures and loss of consciousness.Treatment would consist of broad spectrum antibiotics and use of anti-epileptic medications.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
| 147,670 |
Gas Problem and pain in stomach
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Patient: Dear Doctor, when ever i am eat some thing. it create gas in my stomach. and whe gas is formed .pain in my stomach. plz suggest me Doctor: Hi, if your gas pains are caused by another health problem, treating the underlying condition may offer relief. Otherwise, bothersome gas is generally treated with dietary measures, lifestyle modifications or over-the-counter medications. Although the solution isn't the same for everyone, with a little trial and error, most people are able to find some relief. Diet The following dietary changes may help reduce the amount of gas your body produces or help gas move more quickly through your system: * Try to identify and avoid the foods that affect you the most. Some of the worst offenders for many people include beans, onions, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, artichokes, asparagus, pears, apples, peaches, prunes, sugar-free candies and chewing gum, whole-wheat bread, bran cereals or muffins, beer, sodas and other carbonated beverages, milk, cream, ice cream and ice milk. * Try cutting back on fried and fatty foods. Often, bloating results from eating fatty foods. Fat delays stomach empty
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I am 15 yrs old, I have a problem of irregular periods, What is the precaution ?
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Patient: i m 15yrs and my periods started when i was 12yrs and frm dat day my periods dnt stop, it comes after 2 or 1 and half month i take some ayurvedic medicine 2 stop it but after sometimes the same medicine doesnt works. Doctor: Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic forum, First u have to findout the reason for ur irregular cycles, consult a gynaecologist, get a scan and complete blood tests done. Once u find the cause for ur problem, ur doctor will start the proper treatment. Hope I have answered ur question, Regards
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What does a pus-filled bump on the leg indicate?
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Patient: I have what looks like a pus filled bump on my leg...it’s the second one in a month...do I have some type of infection since I have gotten two in less than a month and it’s in the same area? My friend seems to think I have an infection and it’s leaving my body at the weakest spot Doctor: Hello,You may have a skin infection that needs treatment.There are bacteria that normally live on the skin. If there is a cut or scratch on the skin, the bacterial can sometimes enter through the broken skin and cause an infection to occur.You should be seen to see if oral medication is needed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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Upper back pain, pulling sensation on leaning or bending head forward, head pressure, sharp localized pain at the base of head. Any thoughts?
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Patient: For the past 6 months, I ve had neck/upper back pain , achy, and I feel a pulling when I lean my head back or bend it forward. I have also had intermittent head pressure and sharp localized pain at the base or my head. My GP sent my to PT for neck strain , which has not helped after 3 weeks, I think I need come imaging, thoughts? Thank you. Doctor: Hello Most likely it is Cervical Spondylosis. But you are not getting any relief for medication and physiotherapy, so you need MRI Cervical spine and consult spine surgeon for better treatment. You have to follow some guidelines to improve your spine pain: 1. Alternate hot and cold fermentation. 2. Use hard bed to sleep, avoid pillow. 3. Apply anti-inflammatory gel 3-4 times a day. 4. Wear Cervical Collar as much as you can. 5. Avoid all long term sitting, standing and driving. 6. Avoid jerky movements of neck. Hope this will help you in reducing the pain. Consult you doctor soon and plan your treatment. Best Wishes
| 113,623 |
Suggest medication for nasal congestion causing breathing difficulty
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Patient: I had fever , running nose and cough n plegm since 3 days back for which I have been taking Dolo 650. My fever has reduced while cough n cold still persists. Night I am not able to have proper sleep as I feel congested due to cold. Please suggest me as to what I should be taking for immediate relief. Doctor: HelloYou are taking dolo 650 mg i.e. paracetamol, but this is only an anti pyretic ,it means decreases temperature ( symptomatic relief not treatment ).Since you are also having cold and cough with difficulty in breathing due to congestion .When such patient visit I advise my patient to take montelukast+ bambuterol tablet once or twice in day . Also take some dextromethorpahn + chlorampheniramine maleat+ menthol syrup.Hope this will help you.Good luck.
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Suggest treatment for lump on eyebrow and numbness in gums after injury
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Patient: 3 weeks ago I fell on pavement. The left side of my face took the most of the fall. I was taken by 911 to hospital. Was knocked out for several seconds. The cat scan showed I had broken my nose. Most bruising had gone away. I still have huge knot on forehead above and on left eyebrow. Parts feel weird almost numb but not quite. Parts of my teeth and gum still feel swollen an numb. I have much pain over my left eye where knot is. Doctor: these are all hematomas due to traumatic bleeding and the numbness is related to pressure or injury to nerves!take care and get medical help!
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