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How can pain in the heels be treated? | Patient: MY RIGHT LEG HEEL POTION WHILE WALKING,WHEN IT PRESSED GET SLIGHT PAIN, I TOOK THE XRAY CONSULTED ORTHOPATIC DOCTOR HE TOLD ME TO TAKE MUVERA TABLETS FOR 20 DAYS DAILY ONE TABLET.STILL I AM GETTING PAIN,CAN U SUGGEST SOME TABLET. I AM FROM INDIA,LAST MONTH CAME TO USA FOR SIX MONTHS. Doctor: Hi, You may developed tendinitis or heel spur or osteoarthritis of ankle. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. You may use little heel elevation sandles. Use tablet Aceclofenac. Need physiotherapy and avoid waking bare foot with hard surface. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | 127,098 |
Treating genital warts with homeopathy medicines, all tests negative. Can it be treated with Ayurvedic medicines? | Patient: I am 29 years old.Before 3 years back i interacted with my girl friend, Before 2 years back i observed genital warts (after that i never and ever interacted with anyone).I went to dermatologist .He asked to go for HIV , HbsAg ,VRDL blood test. Reports Hiv (negative),HbsAg(negative),VRDL (non-reactive) ...Dermatologist started the treatment ie freezing warts.But occurrence exists. Then i started Hemeopathy medications for more than 1 year 10 months..I got cured almost 80%..But still some warts are remain in the gential area. Here i want to cure remaining 20% gential warts can i get using Ayurvedic medications. Again I went for blood test again .My god s grace got same results ..(all are negative only) .Now can you please suggest Ayurvedic medicines which can cure remaining 20% gential warts. Thanks. Doctor: HI YOU Know very when 80% wart had gone by homeopathic treatment.why not you can have patience.remaining 20 % would also treated by homeopathy.you can take some intercurrent medicine even booster dose which enhanced the medicine response with help of good homeopath. o.k bye dr neeraj gupta | 98,114 |
What causes tailbone pain after a slight fall? | Patient: I have some tailbone pain after a slight fall on Tuesday but I also have some pain in the rectum and itchiness. I had a colonoscopy last year and was told I had 2 internal hemorrhoids .I had the the symptoms of pain in the rectum and itchiness before I fell on my tailbone. I had a very small amount of blood on my bathroom tissue but only one time 3 days ago. Are these hemorrhoids acting up and what s the best way to proceed. Doctor: Hello, It could be a contusion. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | 125,068 |
What causes pain in left shoulder blade and chest tightness? | Patient: a week ago my 42 year old son suddenly experiened a pain in left shoulder blade and neck now through the week he has had tightness in his left chest where the heart is located and at the same time has pain in the left arm, neck and back shoulder and flank area of left back. No shortness of breath, sweating or nausea with this should he continue to think he has a pinched nerve or could it have something to do with his heart? Doctor: Hello,His symptoms are characteristic of heart disease-related to pain. So better to consult a cardiologist, and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo, and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases. Musculoskeletal pain is also possible.So tell him to avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. He can also take simple painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don't worry, he will be alright, with all these.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar | 71,628 |
Is there a chance of cancer being cured for a person having heart problem, sugar patient? | Patient: my friend is suffering from cancer. doctor says it is in 4th stage. He was having heart problem and also sugar patient. he was very weak. he was not in a position to walk. doctors says he will live only 6 months. in this condition is it possible to cure cancer ? Doctor: Most stage 4 cancers confer about the same survival as mentioned by your doctor,Heart and sugar problems rarely restrict treatments in cancer, Any treatment received will palliate his symptoms and prolong his survival further by months. | 155,942 |
What causes scalded upper gum area with normal X-ray? | Patient: For over almost a year, my upper inside gum area feels raw/scalded off and on. I have been to a peridontist. He says according to xrays no real problems. He had me change toothpaste, floss and brush very gently. Use biodectin mouth wash and spray. I am still experiencing lots of problems. Doctor: hello and welcome to HCM forum,Thank you for posting your query here, According to the treatment being provided to you by your dentist it seems to me more like an allergic reaction . But if it does not go away after 7-10 days of treatment , kindly visit your dentist again.we might have to do some tests to rule out the exact cause.kindly follow the instructions given by your dentist.i hope this answer was useful.i wish you good healthtake care | 182,100 |
Lump and swollen lymph node in armpit. Recurring after taking antibiotics. Done mammogram. Could it be cancer? | Patient: I discovered a pea sized lump and swollen lymph node in my right armpit in April 2009. I went to the doctor and he also discovered a small rubbery lump on the side of my breast very near/borderline armpit. He gave me antibiotics for three days and sent me for a mammogram and ultrasound . When I returned the rubbery lump had diminished but the lymph node remained and went down after a few weeks. He told me that my breast were dense/50-75% fibroglandular and I should have the mammograms and ultrasounds together every 6 monts to see if there were any changes. I had another in Oct 2009, March 2001, and the most recent was Sept 12, 2012 and on Sept 29, 2012, the same thing happen like in 2009 and the same side. Should I be concerned about something more serious? By the way I must add that I am in a Birads 3 category - probably benign. Could they have overlooked something and if it was cancer would the lymph node go down and return 3 years later or would it have gotten worst? Doctor: Hi Shelly monolisa I dont think the problem you have is related to cancer. Reason is that you dont expect a cancerous growth which was there in 2009 to disappear with antibiotics and reappear after 3 years. Most likely you are having an infection especially since Mammogram is negative. Any way keep the lump under observation (without getting worried at all). If it is getting bigger in size then probably you would need a repeat mammogram and biopsy confirmation. On the other hand if there is local pain or redness ( which could indicate infection) consider nearest physician to rule infection/ antibiotics. Hope you are satisfied Dr Edison | 159,524 |
What could cause severe itchy rash with discharge in a child with no help from Nystatin powder and corizone cream? | Patient: My 3 yr old Daughter started having discharge a couple weeks ago, doctor said it would clear up on it s own. A severe rash developed, doctor prescribed Nystatin powder and cream along with Cortizone cream for the itchiness. Been giving that to her for 2 days, it s only getting worse and it s spreading onto my hands from applying the creams. I have been washing my hands with soap afterwards. Should she be prescribed Diflucan for this? I m not buying the whole, it ll go away on it s own thing. What do you think? Doctor: Hi.... I feel that she is having a fungal infection and definitely this will not go off on its own. She needs a good anti fungal and a dermatological consultation.But, skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | 175,063 |
Could headache, stomachache and sore throat along with body temperature being very low be viral? | Patient: I woke up with a headache, stomachache and slight sore throat. Went to the doctor for a routine blood test today and she said my body temperature was very low. She had no real explanation for it. Thought I might have some bug. Could I have a virus causing these symptoms? Doctor: Yes,the most common cause for your set of symptoms is viral.You just give adequate rest to your body,take light diet and plenty of oral fluids.Also,do warm saline gargles for your throat.If your symptoms not comes down in 2 days,bacterial sore throat or other causes to be considered,and you should see your doctor.i hope you will find this information useful.wishing you a faster recovery.thank you. | 40,021 |
What are the chances of throat cancer from HPV? | Patient: My wife and I are concerned about throat cancer from HPV. Twenty years ago my wife had cryo-surgery for an abnormality on her uterus so I probably had the HPV virus and infected her. Would I still have the virus? Is the virus transmitted in semen or other fluids? Doctor: Hi! the types of HPV that cause cervical cancer and laryngeal/ oropharyngeal cancers are different.However, once someone gets infected he remains infected throughout lifetime but rarely only can have cancer.And, yes, virus is transmitted in semen or other fluids but I don't think that would lead you to throat cancer!Therefore, relax and get HPV testing; regards, | 35,160 |
What causes child to cry after sticking q-tip in ears? | Patient: My three year old daughter stuck a q tip in her ear, and we were in the next room. THere was quite a bit of crying, no visible blood. My husband swiped her ear to see if it was bleeding, and there was a lsome on the qtip. She stopped crying, and they are at the ER. I am home with the other kids, and am a wreck while I wait. Is she going to be ok? Doctor: hi, welcome to this forum. Trying of child could be due to pain that occur due to q tip in her ear. if there is no visible blood then there is nothing to worry. Take care. | 163,598 |
What causes sharp pain in my neck and pressure in nose and jaws? | Patient: I have a sharp pain in my neck, along my carotid artery. I also get a choking sensation, pressure along bridge of nose, pain in the jaw or ears, and a small, soft lump beneath my right clavicle. Occasionally I get a sharp pain in the crook of my right elbow. What is this? is it multiple symptoms? or is just an allergic reaction? Is it something I should be concerned about? Doctor: Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, you should not take your symptoms lightly, as these could be from artiritis of the carotid, or any growth under the clavicle or there is a possibility of aneurysm, and all of these conditions are dangerous, and need early diagnosis and treatment. you will need togo through1 MRI of neck and infraclavicular region2 CT angiography of the upper limb,once you get these done, than depending on the findings, treatment could be decided. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. | 137,897 |
I have abrasions on both sides between the cheeks of my buttocks above my anus | Patient: I have abrasions on both sides between the cheeks of my buttocks above my anus. This was due to a bout of diarrhea and I wiped too aggressively (and I am 67). I have been using antibiotic ointment for several days. What would you recommend? Doctor: Apply ointment Miradex for L.A. also Oint. Cloben-GM for Local Application | 215,130 |
How to cure severe abdominal cramps? | Patient: I have been getting horrible abdominal cramps off and on for a week and they last about 15 seconds. I always have to use the restroom after. My feces is a light brown color and thinner than usual. It has darkened up a little since yesterday. Is it my diet? It's kind of worrying me. Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query.These can be due to intestinal infection or due to IBS, ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome).A course of antibiotics should be taken.IF there is no relief after 5 days, you need further investigations like:Blood for CBP, Widal, Sugar and CreatinineUrine: routine and microscopyStool: routine , microscopy, occult blood .Ultrasonography and colonoscopy if your treating Gastroenterologist feels so. | 90,301 |
How to treat an injured bleeding foreskin? | Patient: me and my boyfriend were having sex when he ripped his forsking with his zipper badly we didnt notice anything was wrong until later i saw blood everywhere on my pants floor and undies alot of blood i went to the bathroom and blood was coming out i dont know if its me because i dont feel pain or anything but he does >>>is it bad that hes blood is in me coming out please help me? Doctor: Hello and .As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.What you've experienced,is traumatic injury to the foreskin,from the zip.Your boyfriend will need to see an Urologist.A permanent cure to prevent recurrence is a circumcision.Otherwise,depending on the injury to the foreskin,he may need suturing.Till the wound heals,avoid intercourse.If his blood test for Hiv,HbsAg and VDRL is negative,you don't worry at all.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. | 196,461 |
What does semen analysis report mean? | Patient: i am maried from last 6 month. my semen report is: last coitus 7 days, method of production masturbation, liquefaction time 15 minutes, appearance dirty whitish, volume 05ml, consistency thick, ph 8.0 count/concentration :170 million/ml, motility grades are: dead 75 semi siuggish 05 siuggish 10, fully motile10 pus cells 2-3/hfp, red cells nil, epith cells, a few STAINED FLIM EXAMINATION: Acrosomal cap Present 70% Abnormal Heads: seen 15%, Mid Pieces : Present 75%, Tails Present 85% Please told me what i have disease, can i get the baby , if i am not well, how much time to take in my recover or i can't recover Doctor: HelloYour semen analysis findings may indicate infection with low sperm motility and excess abnormal morphology sperms.You may need clinical correlation and few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,semen culture and sensitivity,ultrasound of scrotum.Infection is indicated due to presence of pus cells in semen.You may need to take antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report.Motility is low.Normally it should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests over all 75% immotile sperms,so it is low.Sperm count is normal.Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml.Normal morphology sperms are also low.At least 16 % sperms should have normal morphology sperms for natural fertilization.Fertility is expected to improve with control of infection.You should take healthy and nutritious food.Avoid smoking and alcohol if you take it.Take antioxidants and go for regular exercise.Avoid wearing tight undergarments.If infertility persists then you may need assisted fertilization technique.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | 198,631 |
What causes strep throat and swelling in gums? | Patient: Hello!I am 19, 5'5, 155 pounds. I came down with strep throat earlier this week. And the first round of medication the doctor gave me wasn't doing anything for me so I went back and the doctor gave me new medication and my throat it doing much better. When I look in the mirror though, the back of my throat looks like really well marbled piece of steak. I am just curious as to when that will go away.Also, because I had strep throat, it hurt to swallow. So I didn't eat every much for about 3 days. My gums are now really swollen. Does this have to do with my eating? Or is it medication? And will it go back to normal soon? Doctor: Thanks for using health care Magic.Read your query.Streptoccus infection can sometimes spread to other areas of your oral cavity and this may be the cause for the swollen gums.I would advice you to get the Strep throat treated completely.If the swollen still persists after the treatment ,please consult your periodontist.Maintain a good oral hygiene and get your teeth cleaned.Use a antiseptic mouthwash for a few days.Hope this was helpful.Thanks and regards. | 184,105 |
Suffering with allergic rhinitis, have itchiness, soreness and numbness on the chin with swelling on the lip. How can I do away with it? | Patient: Hi Doctors, For the last couple days my chin has been itchy, numb and sore, sort of like when novacaine is wearing off but I have not been to dentist and have not had novacaine. My lower lip is also swollen. I have a general rhinitis allergies and those allergies were going nuts last week as I had a brief trip to China and between the bad air quality in the long flights and the pollen from plants I wasn t used to my allergies were bothering me greatly. I have been home for 3 days however and this didn t start till Sunday evening, and the swollen lip didn t start till yesterday (Monday) evening. Doctor: these are allergies as the allergic rhinitis patient it has effected skin and mucosanuts are known to trigger allegies you can take antiallergic like ebastine 10 mg bdapply boroglycerine mixed with betamethasone locally in affected lips and mucosa continue 10 days and then get consultation from allergy doctyor andf treat allergic rhinitis this will cover allergies of skin | 103,562 |
Suggest treatment for pain and discomfort of foreskin of penis | Patient: my husband has not been circumsized and once in awhile his foreskin splits and he gets a discharge we have treated it as if it were a yeast infection. he is diabetic, take the pill. can you tell us what we can use to relieve pain and discomfort and heat? Doctor: thank you for query.It may be due to fungal infection.Please take following precautions.Use loose cotton clothes.Keep area dry.Apply antifungals like clotirimazole.clean the area twice daily with warm water.oral antifungals like flucanazole 150 mg weekly once can be taken.Treat your partner also to prevent recurrence.Good control of diabetes is most important to prevent recurrence.consult doctor if does not subside.You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist. | 202,010 |
What is the cause of stomach infection and headache after taking doxy for throat infection? | Patient: Hi I had doxy last week for my throat infection. After having doxy now i have a bad stomach infection & head ache. from last 10 day i am going to motion for atlest 3-4 times a days. Please advicde a medicine which will cure my stomach infection ? done my email id is Doctor: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicAntibiotics can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.For most antibiotics the symptoms only persist for as long as the antibiotics are used.It it possible that there is an infective cause for your diarrhoea. Treatment mainly involves using enough fluids to avoid dehydration. In addition, the use of probiotics may help to restore the normal bacteria to your colon.I hope this helps | 40,017 |
Suggest treatment for hair fall | Patient: Hi Doctor, I am Sk Gulshan Hossain, working in a software company. I have been suffering from hair fall problem since 2002. Now I am just 24 years old. I need an appointment of yours. Looking forward to your replay. Thanks & regards, Sk. Gulshan Hossain. Doctor: hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.since you work in a software company hair loss in your case may be due to stress and lack of sleep.my opinion is that,1.avoid stress.2.have adequate sleep of about 8 hours in a day.3.take nutritious foods.4.drink about 3 litres of water in a day.5.take iron and multivitamin tablets once daily in the night time.thank you.hope my answer will help you.feel free to ask your questions. | 10,686 |
What causes extreme sleepiness with high fever? | Patient: my child has had fever for the past 3 days with temp as high as 40.4...after giving ibuprofen it does go down to 37 and go up back to 39+.What worries me is he has been mostly sleeping the past 24 hours...only waking up for about 5-10 minutes and then sleeping again.He is 3 years old.He just take sips of water in between and ate very little. Doctor: Hi...the possibilities include - 1. Viral Illness2. Acute CNS infection or meningitis.I will tell you how a viral illness behaves - Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.But, excessive sleepiness cannot be ignored. I suggest you take him to the nearest emergency room.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | 168,096 |
What causes persistent headaches,fever,diarrhea and tiredness? | Patient: My 12-year old daughter had a mild concussion in Nov 2013. She s been suffering from headaches on a fairly regular basis during this past school year. Since that occurred and has also experienced the same headaches during the summer the summer. When she was continuing to get the headaches during the school year, I thought it might have been due to some of the stress and anxiety because she faced a tough school year (first year in middle school, bullying, etc.). But, when the headaches continued throughout this summer (when she doesn t have the stress and anxieties of school to deal with), I became a bit more concerned and confused. To make things more complicated and difficult, she s also been running a low-grade fever off and on now for about a week, she has been extremely tired and she s suffering from diarrhea. I have been struggling to make sense of all of this. Hoping you can help! THANKS! Doctor: Thank you for the question.After going through the description of problem it seems that the child needs immediate medical attention, preferably of a neurosurgeon. The physician will advise some investigations to come to a conclusion and start treatment.It is advisable not to delay. | 178,702 |
Suggest treatment for clogged port with dialysis | Patient: My brother has renal failure and has undergone dialysis for 3 years. In the last year his port has malfunctioned or clogged every other month. He has several location of entry on his arm and now one in his chest. Now this one is clogged and the doctors want to go back to the arm. What are our options for ports? What do you suggest for dialysis continuity? Doctor: If he is young,always best option is Transplantation. On dialysis, average survival is 7 years where as in Transplantation it is 25 years. At present he is having problems with hemodialysis. So better option would be to switch over to peritoneal dialysis and then to Transplantation. All the best. if you have any questions feel free to contact me. | 46,502 |
Suggest cure for severe pain in feet | Patient: Hello, I am having trouble getting my primary care provider to follow up on care I need. I need a referral to address my severe pain in feet which I think may be neuropathy. Can t stand longer than a few minutes. I have been waiting 9 days for a replacement CPAP. My other one wasn t covered by insurance so I m getting a new one that is, but she keeps failing to call in the order to the medical supply. Both they, and I, have called many times. I don t know what else to do. I m exhausted from my severe apnea. When someone is doing this, who do you complain to? The office manager was no help. I need my machine and a referral so badly. Doctor: Ok, pain in both feet is usually a neuropathy. But why there is a neuropathy is quite a question. Diabetic effects on nerves is both the most common and the most difficult to treat. B12 deficiency, electrolyte problems, heavy metal poisoning can all be tested for and if any of those were the problem it could be fixed. | 216,147 |
How to deal with yeast infection? | Patient: I have been exposed to live yeast as an ingredient in insecticide. there is white residue all over my property. The tissue of my hands has been altered by dermal contact with these spray residues. I can peel off what I feel is a bio film from my fingers. The tissue comes off in plant-like formations with branches. Any tissue that I peel comes off with no bleeding and the area from which it was removed restores itself very rapidly in a matter of a few hours. What is going on? Doctor: Hi, Welcome to health care magic.Based on the details in your query, I am suspecting allergic reaction to insecticide rather than yeast infection. Yeast infections are more common on mucous membranes rather than skin. Skin fungal infection presents with scaly lesions which bleed once peeled off.I suggest you wash off the affected area using a strong soap. Apply calamine over the affected areas. Take Tab Atarax 25mg twice daily for three days.If the lesions do not reduce get in touch with a dermatologist and get those lesions examined.Thanks. | 31,147 |
Suggest treatment for recurring phimosis | Patient: Hello Doctor, My baby is now 6 months he had phimosis (balloning and narrow stream of urine). We had taken him to doctor for thrice and thrice he slightly retracted his foreskin until meatus was shown, my baby s foreskin shown little tear for 3 times and he prescribed ofloxacin antibiotic and clobetasol however we did not use clobetasol. He suggested us to slightly retract the foreskin everyday once while bathing and also to have a circumcision after baby attains 1 year of age. Now for 4th time we have taken again him to the same doctor yesterday due to balloning and narrow stream of urine again the doctor retracted foreskin and prescribed the same antibiotic (ofloxacin) for 4 th time. Can we use the same antibiotic repeatedly? Is there any alternative to this condition? Thanks, Ramya Doctor: Hi,It seems that due to pinhole opening of foreskin there might be having balloning while passing urine.If there is no pain while passing urine, nothing to worry.Wait till he becomes one year or more and then go for circumcision operation.Mean while make a habit of cleaning of smegma from the glans by gently averting foreskin while giving shower.If there is no infection, do not give antibiotic.There is no harm applying clobetasol cream.Ok and take care. | 177,409 |
Does refluxes, back pain, difficulty swallowing indicate esophagus cancer? | Patient: I suffer from pretty bad reflux. recently I have been quite uncomfortable in the chest and have develop back pain. I have occasionally had difficulty swallowing but not often. I also have some difficulty breathing like I cannot get enough air. I am quite concerned this is cancer of the esophogas. Doctor: Welcome to Health Care Magic,My dear friend as per your symptoms i will suggest you first to avoid spicy foodavoid coffee,smoking and alcohol.it will help to suppress your symptoms.Now we come to your query of esophagus cancer.its not very common.In esophagus cancer your weight will also decrease and you will feel very fatigue associated with other symptoms.Your symptoms are going in favour of acid peptic disease.I also suggest to approach a nearest gastroenterologist to clear your all anxiety about cancer and to rule out any kind of esophageal disease.Thanx. | 156,825 |
Suggest treatment for severe hair loss | Patient: hi ! i am facing hair fall from last 2 to 3 years then 1 taken a treatment from DR Batra for 1 year only slightly improvement i found but after taking treatment from batra ,my lots hair get white so pleas suggest me for hair fall,growth and how can i make my hair black . Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCMFirstly. it would help if you could narrow down on a cause for your hair fall. It is a common complaint and could be due to stress, work, poor diet, hair styling products, dandruff, change in water etc commonly.Also you need to check for other causes like thyroid problems, low iron /hemoglobin, any illness like fever, typhoid, any long term medication. Any genetic hair loss, or balding in the family could make you more prone to hair fall and early greying of hairYou can check with a dermatologist regarding any tests required to check for these causes.I would advise you to start on a hair supplement capsule like Keraglo Men or Follihair daily for 2-3 months to see improvement. Any treatment needs to be taken for a few months regularly to see good results. Consult the doctor regarding other options like minoxidil solution.Altris hair gel application at night will help with greying.Be sure to take a nutritious diet and adequate rest, avoid stress. Avoid harsh chemicals.You can go in for other cosmetic hair treatments as a later option after consulting dermatologist regarding the necessity.Hope this helps you | 10,788 |
What does pain in the joints with headache & sweating in night suggest? | Patient: i have acheing pain all over my body but mostly in the joints, hurts to cough cause my head starts to pound and hurt when i cough what is it, its been happening all week and its hard to sleep at night i get really hot and sweat then get cold really fast what does this mean Doctor: Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. I also recommend to rest, drink liquids and eat a healthy diet. The symptoms will relieve gradually. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | 122,174 |
72 years. Fatigue, anxiety, unstableness while walking, on and off twitching in legs, blurred vision, sudden blackout. Explain | Patient: I'm a 72 year old active healthy woman. In the past 3/4 weeks I've experienced the following symptoms:1. Unusual Tiredness 2. Heightened Anxiety3. Low physical energy4. Unstableness when walking and walking slower than usual5. Occasional Twitch sensation in legs6. An episode of Blurred Vision 7. Momentary Brain Fog8. A sudden, unexpected fall, a short visual blackout and then an upset stomach Any idea as to what all this could mean?Much appreciated, thanks. Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have gone through the list of symptoms that you provided. There are too many of them, and you require a detailed and careful examination to come to a conclusion. A few diagnostic possibilities I would consider are:1. Vitamin B12 or D deficiency,2. Hypothyroidism,3. Low blood sugar or sodium4. Less blood flow to the brain, etc.I hope it helps.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/ | 149,354 |
Suggest medicine for osteoporosis with severe pain | Patient: I have osteoporosis which causes me pain from time I get out of bed to time I get back to bed ,can a doctor prescribe me something strong enough for me to deal with pain? What can a doctor prescribe to help me deal with osteoporosis pain daily Doctor: firstly plz send me ur age...if ur above 30 ..u need calcium regularly..tabcalcimax forte bd upto 3 months | 129,492 |
Suggest treatment for increasing weight and appetite | Patient: My son is eleven and a half and only weighs 26 kgs. He has to be reminded to eat breakfast, always brings school lunches home, unless it is junk but will eat dinner well. He is skin and bones. How can he get an appetite, gain weight and actually enjoy eating? Doctor: Hello,I would suggest to do blood test for anemia which might be one cause of loss of appetite. Also check for parasites. If these blood tests are normal, I would suggest encouraging your son to do some sports activities which may get his appetite. Also vitamins in form of fresh fruit juices may help in this situation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Valbona Selmani | 165,454 |
Swollen lymph node on neck, no change in size. Mono test positive. Need to ask a doctor? | Patient: Hi my son is 7 year old and he has had a bean size movable swollen lymph node on the right side of his neck ever since he was tested positive for mono. My problem is that the lymph node has not gone away, neither has it changed in size. He shows no symptoms of being sick, nor is he losing weight. As a matter of fact he is very active. I took him to a ENT doctor and he basically said it was normal and that my son would be fine. Im just worried this lymph node will not go away and I dont want to wait till it goes down to and later find out its something else. Doctor: When lymph nodes swell in two or more areas of the body, it is called generalized lymphadenopathy. This may be caused by: A viral illness, such as measles, rubella, chickenpox (varicella), or mumps. Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), which results in fever, sore throat, and fatigue, or cytomegalovirus (CMV), a viral infection that causes symptoms similar to those of mononucleosis. A bacterial illness, such as strep throat (caused by the streptococcus bacterium) or Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of ticks). Side effects of phenytoin (Dilantin), a medicine used to prevent seizures. Side effects of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination. Cancer, such as leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which develops after contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This virus attacks the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infection and some disease. Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease. | 150,697 |
Suggest treatment for swollen and painful knee | Patient: I am going on 7 months post all surgery and I was playing basketball and my knee started hurting so I quit and the next day I woke up and my knee started hurting and it was swollen and I put ice on it and the swelling went down but I can t run still but I can straiten it and bend it and it hurts on the inside of my knee closer to the other one and I fell like my knee catches when I extend it and I didn t hear a pop when it happened and I walked off the court just fine. Can you tell me anything about it Doctor: Typical of medial meniscal injury. Use knee brace and take rest for 2 weeks . Take MRI to confirm the diagnosis. Clinical condition and history favours meniscal injury | 136,955 |
What causes severe chest pain? | Patient: Hello, I live an active lifestyle with a considerably healthy diet but recently I have taken up yet another activity to attempt to tone my torso area which is Hula-Hooping. Like with anything else I started slowly over a few months and now have 10 minutes a night with the Hula-Hoop workout. Recently after only a few minutes I have been suffering central chest pains causing me to stop. The pains do go after a few minutes of stopping but as soon as I start again the pain returns. I live abroad in a country where I do not speak the language comfortably to approach a doctor here, therefore your guidance would be appreciated. I have no history of Asthma or any other medical condition I feel you should be aware of and my family's medical history is clear too. thank you Doctor: Hi,thanks for your question. My opinion is that you should not worry about this chest pain since from the characteristics of pain that you describe (lessens with decreased movement,exacerbated by physical activity)and appearing after increasing your physical activity correlate with costochondritis.It would help me to confirm this diagnosis if there is local tenderness to palpation of the chest wall.If i was your treating doctor i would prescribe Nonsteroidal antiinflamator such as Ibuprofen for pain control.Another thing that can help releaving the pain is local heat,gentle stretching of the pectoralis muscle 2-3 times a day.Hope I have answered your questionWish you good health | 77,340 |
What causes swollen testicle? | Patient: 10 year old son c/o left testicular soreness. Mildly swollen. On tapering prednisone for allergic reaction to something he came in contact in woods. Could prednisone be the cause of the pain? No increased warmth or discoloration, no temperature elevation. Doctor: Thank you for consulting in hcm. I appropriate your attention to his condition. In view of above, i believe he has allergic reaction from scrotum side also.Other causes of painful scrotal swelling can be:1.Testicular torsion caused a testicle twists on its cord. Pain is sudden and severe, require surgery. It is most common in boys between ages 12 and 18.2. Epididymitis and orchitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses. Pain is less severe and more gradual. Viral infection of the testicle (orchitis) can be seen in young boys who contract mumps. Epididymitis is usually a bacterial infection , can caused Chl.and Myc.trachomatis and abnormality in the urinary tract.3. Other injuries and insect bites. Schönlein-Henoch purpura is a condition that may cause painful scrotal swelling in young boys along with rash, joint pain, stomach pain, and blood in the urine. Best regards Dr.Svetlana | 175,059 |
Suggest treatment for back pain and occasional blood spots in urine | Patient: occasional blood spots in my urine, not on a daily basis. now I noted a back pain, it seems like to my left hip, I am feeling the pain when getting up from a sitting position and walking, I am not taking any pain meds, my only medication is Fosamax with Vit D once a week. Please help. Doctor: HelloBack pain and occasional blood in urine may be due to renal calculus,urinary tract infection etc.You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,renal function test,Urine RE/ME,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen.Ultrasound is important and it can exclude many possibilities.CT scan can be done if needed.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | 48,268 |
What causes dizziness followed by nausea? | Patient: I have spinning sensations when I go to sleep and get up in morning, infact the spinning sensations affected me while I was sleeping.I also observed vomitting sensations immidiately after such spinning sensations. I would like to know about this problem and its cure. Doctor: Acute vertigo which occurs in supine position may be due to Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo . Characteristically it occurs in one particular position , last for few seconds and associated with severe vertigo or nauseating feeling. According to me you need to visit a neurologist who will do Dix-Hallpike test and if required will do an Epley's maneuver . For treatment Brandt-Doroff exercises and some medications may be given. In some patients it recovers by its own. Praying for your early recovery. | 145,911 |
Suggest remedy for pain in back | Patient: I fell four days ago and hurt my right side ribs and back. Immediately after the fall i didn't fell much pain until two days later. Now I've been feeling a lot of pain and having some diarrhea. I'm not sure if thats related. I do not want to go to the doctor because I don't have insurance. Is this something that will get better on its own? Doctor: Hi.Why do you worry if you do not have insurance.First of all diarrhoea is not connected with your trauma by falling and then back pain.You may correct diarrhoea by some safe normal medicine available easily. If unable to get then simply roast some cumin seeds and grind these. Mix in buttermilk or curd and eat 3-4 times a day.For pain n swelling in back simply put pure turmeric powder 1/2 tsp in a cup of warm water or milk and drink morning evening. Also warm some oil ( edible say mustard OR Almond oil OR clarified butter and put some turmeric in it and apply over pain and rub gently) keep 3-4 hrs or more. Yes, wear old gown. It may stain.Curd n milk / turmeric should not be taken concurrently.Enjoy. Pain n swelling will go easily in 2-3 days.May I help you more please. | 108,020 |
What causes breathlessness? | Patient: RHD,S/P MR WITH MAZE DONE IN 2006 NORMAL CORONARIES JUCTIONAL RHYTHM,NO ATRIAL ACTIVITY MOD TR,MOD PAH Please let me know ,what exactly is the problem as she still has breathlessness ,she has been opeated in 2006 ,with mitral value replacement ,done ith mazr procedure than you Doctor: HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if this is the valvular heart disease and valve being replaced and now it is the symptoms of breathless then it could be due to cardiac insufficiency the best is to get done the coronary angiography test, the symptoms it self due to the mitral valve disease, congestive cardiac failure also needs to be ruled out condition demands the close observation hope this information helps. | 21,094 |
What causes fits of anger and rage? | Patient: Hello I was just wondering if you could tell me why when me and my girlfriend argue I get enraged quickly and blurt out things I don t mean then immediately regret them I was wondering if maybe you think I have a disorder or if there s a test I should take to see if I do have one please contact me asap Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anger happens when we are irritated. Irritation happens when something happens which we do not expect. You must analyze your behavioral pattern and you should know your reason for anger. There are anger tests available online. You can take three or more of them to know the reason for your anger. Anger should not be controlled. Understand the reasons and control them.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | 207,310 |
Excess bleeding, thyroid problem, hemoglobin less after using copper T. Under medication. Solution? | Patient: Hi, I have been using copper T from past 2yrs & as per my gynic there will be spots of blood few days before having my periods. However, since then, I have been facing problems with my periods. Excess bleeding, bleeding for more than a week, spots of blood even after the periods......... Since then I also had problem with my thyroid and now i am on medication and thyroid is under control. As per my thyroid treating physician the above problem is not of thyroid. From the time of using the copper T Ialso had problem like very low haemoglobin for which i was taking iron tablets and now the haemoglobin level is almost normal but the iron contant in my body is very much low so i am still on iron intake. From past a week i have started bleeding again. I was bleeding almost for a week before my periods(spoting before periods) and then I had to take tablet to stop bleeding. The bleeding stopped in a day or two and then I got my periods which i had to stop with the tablet again & now from past 5 days i am bleeding again during morning time (may be body is getting strained because of morning routine). Please advice. THX Doctor: Hi, the changes you are encountering might be due to the copper T, as it may happen in some people, and due to over bleeding you are becoming more anemic, anemia also can cause the irregular and over bleeding. and the cycle continues. So i advise you to get it removed and have some other measure for prevention of conception. Thank you. | 225,645 |
What is the cause for feeling chest hurt and tighten? | Patient: My daughter is 16 years old and went to the pediatric doc because she was feeling her chest hurt and tighten. The doctor gave her an inhaler and took an EKG saying that it is something to do with her mucuous plug. Can you tell me how serious this is? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your daughter's situation and problem. Possibility of bronchitis is more in her case because of doctor's description regarding mucus plug. No need to worry for heart diseases. Bronchitis is due to infection. It causes inflammatory reaction in airways and so mucus plugging occur. It is easily treated by antibiotics, mucolytic and expectorant drugs. All these are needed to remove mucus plugging. Inhalers are also needed to control inflammation. So discuss about these drugs with your doctor because this will fasten the recovery. Don't worry, she will be alright. No need to worry for bronchitis as it is easily treatable. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. | 79,217 |
Suggest home remedy for upper gum pain | Patient: Hi, my daughter has braces and she recieves her regular cleaning. On her last dental visit, her teeth were cleaned with baking soda due to bacteria around her braces unforeseen areas. Tonight she complains of upper gum pain on each side of her mouth. Can I try a home rememdy to help her reach untouchable areas in her mouth to control her gum pain. Mom Doctor: Hello,as the cleaning was done recently there will be mild pain which will go on its own ,proper rinsing of the mouth with mouth wash is required ,if you insert some sharp thing in the mouth than you may damage the gum more as it will be tender after cleaning ,so it is better to consult your dentist before you try doing home remedy ,some pain killers may helpThank youDr.Krupa | 214,372 |
Suggest remedy for mental health problems | Patient: My brother having age of near 24 and since from class 9th he have losted himself.. a girl he loved and she does not like him parentes make him addmited to the new school there also with some problm we had changed our house and here also he liked a married women then his husband shouts him and so on. Some time when mom dad my another brother and me use to say smthing he never use to speak and when caught as to beat him he behaves like animal and fight back like a tiger. He is lazy not studing yet. I just want to know whether he is having any disordard thing or what ??? What should we do to make him normal and of less anger??? Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your brother was disappointed when he was at class 9. But that does not mean that disappointment can make things worse at the age of 24. He could be having some sort of behavior disorder or conduct disorder which needs to be treated with the help of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Please consult a psychologist for further information.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | 208,045 |
Where can i get the treatment for Alzheimer ? | Patient: dr. my father is Alzheimer patient for last 5yrs, his age is 64 yrs i am insurance advisor I do take care of my father. I want to know is there any centre in goa or in india who will take care of him. Doctor: Hi, Your father is suffering from Alzheimer disease, where a person will have memory impairment which will interfere with activity of daily living associated with behaviour/psychiatric manifestation and disturbance in sleep.He can be managed by the team work of neurologist, psychiatrist and rehabilitation therapy. Any superspeciality hospital having neurologist can treat your father.You can also seek help from Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India(ARDSI) which is an organization to improve the quality of life of the people with dementia and particulary to raise awareness of the disease 24 Hours Helplines: +91 98461 98473, 98461 98786, 98461 9847 of ARDSI | 212,174 |
What does this CT scan report of brain indicate? | Patient: A ct scan of my brain stated I had mild generalises enlargement of the ventricles nas surface CSF spaces, consistant with involutional changes. As well as a 2.5 cm/ 2.4 cm cyst polyp mucus retention polyp in my left maxillary antrum. I dont see my doctor until next week. Doctor: Hello, The CT scan findings are consistent with the brain atrophy ( or brain shrinking ) mainly because of the age-related charges. In younger people, these findings may indicate brain hypoxemia, early-onset degenerative disease, etc. These findings should be correlated with neurological examination findings. The polyp into the maxillary sinus is probably an occasional finding. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical | 140,123 |
What could be the reason for stomach pain since a couple of months and having fatty liver? | Patient: Im 58 yrs old, i been having stomach pain since february 2013. I had all kind of test. Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ct scan, ulra sound, and biopsy. The specialist cannot find anything unusual, i have acumulatio of fat on my liver, but my specialist said there is nothing to worry about. I been taking all kind of medication but nothing help the pain.Right now im taking elavil for 3 months. But im still in pain. What could be the reason? Doctor: Since the diagnostic studies you have done are negative there is nothing to worry. What is your age?. Are you taking timely diet? This may be due to amoebiasis or may be some bacterial infections. You can continue Elavil as per Dr's recommendation. Take healthy diet. Wish you speedy recoveryThank you | 92,257 |
Suggest remedy for painful foreskin retraction | Patient: Hi I am 18 years old and have suffered with the problem of not being able to retract my forskin fully my whole life it is painfull to pull it back fully which had an effect on my sex life for quite a while but I read up online if I have sex well lubricated then it should not have much of a effect on my sex life .. I tried this and it worked well but recently I ve being having quite a bit of unprotected sex with my girlfriend and I ve noticed that on the left side of the helmet of my penis (where the forskin won t retract to) there seems to be these white flake like things but I can t seem to get a good look at it due to my problem of not being able to retract my forskin .. While I was having intercourse I got a sharp pain where these flakes appear to be and when I pulled out I noticed these white flakes where at the very tip of my penis there is no real irritation swelling or redness just these white flakes any idea what these could be ?? I have not contacted my doctor about this problem because of the embarrassment .. Doctor: HelloThanks for query.You are unable to retract your foreskin over glans penis .This is due to what is called as Phimosis.The white material that you have noticed is smegma which is dried mucus secreted by glans penis .There is no medical treatment for Phimosis.Consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical assessment .You need to get circumcised .This is a simple surgery done under local anaesthesia as a out patient procedure and offers permanent cure and helps to have enjoyable sex for rest of the life.Dr.Patil. | 199,612 |
Hormonal acne around cheeks, jaw line since insertion of copper IUD. Taking DIM estrogen metabolism supplement. Permanent relief? | Patient: i am suffering from hormonal acne around the lower cheeks and jaw line that seems to come and go with my cycle. it started, i believe, with a copper IUD device that was in for a year. I had it removed because the breakouts where so bad, and started taking zinc to try and expel the excess copper from my body. i m also taking DIM estrogen metabolism supplement and using natural progesterone cream . how can i get rid of these breakouts?? Doctor: hi..Thanks for your query.. Pimples have a very direct relation with hormonal changes in the body..they might be due to physiological hormonal changes in the body,like during puberty,or due to external/internal hormonal therapies.Since Copper T's release hormones ito bloodstream,you might have the acne mentioned due to it.. Also the other hormonal therapies mentioned, can very well lead to the same cause. To start with, you should do the necessary investigations and Ultrasonogram of pelvis to find the exact cause of the eruptions. You can start with Salicylic acid 2% cleansers and use it twice a day to wash your face.Start application of topical clindamycin gels once daily on face.YOu might add on a mild retinoic acid on alternate nights.TMost anti acne therapies dry the skin especially in winter.take care not to make your face very dry and also use oil free gel based moisturizers. | 7,408 |
Upper chest pain around the collar bone when breathing. Is this the sign of nerve pain caused by C5-C7? | Patient: Hello, I recently went to a neurologist and they said there may be an issue with my c5-c7, and I need an MRI, while waiting for that MRI to be scheduled, I've had pain in my upper chest around my collarbone when breathing, and around my ribs when laughing or coughing, is this still a sign from the nerve pain cause by my c5-c7? Doctor: This may be the cause of your problem.usually the problem in C5-C7 lead to syptom in forarm and hand. what is your MRI reporting. first your start the methycolamin tablet daily with physiotherapy rehabilitation like- TES/IFT and consult you physician for prescibing the drugs | 112,159 |
What causes upper abdominal pain with a warm body? | Patient: My 13 year old daughter woke up yesterday morning doubled over in pain from a piercing pain in her upper abdomen.......that lasted about 15 to 10 minutes......it happened again today while she was at school and said she felt hot and like she needed to throw up....she feels a little warm to me at this moment. Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This can be due to stomach flu or gastroenteritis. (Considering the age- just observe for adolescent behavioral changes on a safer side- just a precaution).Get to the Doctor for clinical examination , symptomatic treatment to start with and specific treatment if the definite cause is found. | 90,844 |
Is nausea, dry heaving, and lower pelvic cramps a sign of pregnancy? | Patient: My husband and i were recently trying to conceive i have taken 2 test and they both came out negative however i know that it was still to early to test. My period should start in 5 days as of tomorrow. I have a lot of symptoms of pregnancy. I m waiting it out to take another one since we both saw a second line on the one i did yesterday but it wasn t a pink line it was more white and was more so visible at an angle, I assumed that what we were seeing was the control line that would turn pink if it were a positive result but i am not certain if that is correct or if in fact that is a positive. I have been having sever nausea and dry heaving accompanied with some cramps in my lower pelvic area that is not in the normal for my cycle its not just one side it alternates between both sides, comes and go s and is more noticed when i am laying down. I thought maybe this could be due to the fact that when I m up and moving around I m really busy and i just don t notice it. however non the less its not normal behavior for my body. Is that something that would or could happen if i am pregnant and just don t know? If not any ideas or medical advice on what it could potentially may be? I have done a lot of searching online and I am not finding any kind of answers, I really need some help with this Please. Doctor: Hi,Welcome to healthcaremagic.I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) These are not symptoms of pregnancy alone.2) If urine pregnancy has come positive, please get serum beta hCG test done to confirm.3) Start folic acid tablets soonLet me know if you have any more queries.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol | 92,004 |
Suggest treatment for hepatitis | Patient: GOOD MORNING SIR, MY NAME IS KIRIT PATEL FROM MORBI (GUJ). MY SON IS SUFFEREING FROM HYPATITIS. I HAVE TAKEN TREATEMENT FROM DR.PRAFUL KAMANI,WOCHARDT HOSPITAL RAJKOT(GUJ). HE GAVE ME REFRENCE OF DR. S.K.YACHCHA AND UJJAL PODAR, S.G.P.G.I.HOSPITAL,LUCKNOW(U.P.). SO I REQUEST THAT U HELP ME FOR TAKE APOINTMETNT FOR THIS DRS. WAITING FOR YOUR EARLY RESPONSE. THANKING YOU. YOURS SINCERELY KIRIT PATEL(MORBI,GUJ) Doctor: Hello Mr. Patel,I can understand your concern for your son. However, doctors at HealthcareMagic advise patients regarding their ailments. If you want any opinion or advise regarding the health of your son, we can provide it to you. If you want an appointment of a doctor, you should follow the usual procedure of calling the doctor's office and take an appointment. We are sorry for not being helpful to you that way.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah | 31,014 |
Can one get pregnant with amenorrhea? | Patient: Hi i'm a 21 year old female who's never had a cycle. I wasn't told I had amenorrhea, but I looked online and that was my conclusion. My doctor did tell me that my eggs were very small or immature. What does that mean for me in the future, will I ever have kids? Doctor: on reading your description i can diagnose that you have immature ovaries.for maturity onset in a girl i e starting of menses apan vayu is to be prakrut.this vikruti should firstly corrected with proper basti course.i would like to add that this should be done as early as possible as 21 age is already late to look in to the matter.kumari asava,phal grut,stree beej production can be stimulated with proper rasa aushadhi and herbal combinations. | 42,560 |
Suggest treatment for difficulty in breathing | Patient: I had a cold a couple of weeks ago that got a little better but I found I couldnt get my breath properly. I went to the doctor who said my chest was clear and gave me an inhaler. Its not really helping after 2 days of using it and as its a reliever I thought I would feel a difference by now Doctor: please take inhaler properly ..please see the instructions on the pamphlet as the majority of patients use inhaler wrongly ..inhaler is a better option ..if you donot feel good even after proper use ..ask your doctor he may prescribe some medications to tide over the crisis ...till then stop smoking ..avoid air pollution .. | 72,423 |
What causes feet and legs swelling with tingling and shortness of breath? | Patient: My husband has fluid on his feet and legs.He also has a loss of balance and shortness of breath.The doctors have done many blood test and they have come out normal.Also they have sent him to a artery specialist.There is no blockages.They suspect most of his weight is fluid.He has had tingling around his mouth and jaw.He said last night he felt swelled up into stomach.He feels really bad today. He also has high blood pressure. Doctor: Hi,It can be due to injury, thyroid issue and anemia. Rule out for thyroid and Hemoglobin level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | 192,906 |
Suggest treatment for hodgkins Lymphoma in the right groin | Patient: Dear Doctor,My daughter aged 25 years has been detected with hodgkins Lymphoma in the right groin. Her histopathology report concludes lymph node with interfollicular mixed population of cells including Reed-Sternberg cells and lacunar cells.Diagnosis mentions Right inguinal area:- Lymphoma highly suggestive of Hodgkin's disease.Comment:-The differential diagnosis include anaplastic lymphoma.Dear Doctor, would like to know how life threatening is this? What is the course of treatment suggested. How long will the treatment take? Is this fully curable? What could be the side effects of the treatment?Awaiting your answer.SFMESaudi arabiaEmail: YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have hodgkin lymphoma most likely. Othrr possibility is anaplastic lymphoma. Treatment and prognosis depends on type of lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma has relatively good prognosis then anaplastic lymphoma. Treatment is chemotherapy. CHOP regimen is most commonly used. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | 153,819 |
What causes ear pain , heart palpitations and dizziness? | Patient: I was on my treadmill and was up to 22 minutes and my ears starting hurting and I had heart palpitations with dizziness. Should I be concerned? I am going to be 56 years old. I am 5 feet 2 inches, weight 111 lbs. Family history of high blood pressure and hypercholesterolemia. Premature heart disease in my maternal grandfather who died in 50s. Doctor: please avoid high intensity exercise for now.you should get your bp measured and get some investigations done :lipid profileECGechocardiographyplease get back with the reports | 21,834 |
What causes lower abdominal pain? | Patient: I have severe right lower abdominal pain and it s feels like I have a horrible uti. I ve been on numorous antibiotics over the course of this happening 6 weeks ago. They did a ultra sound and said I had a cyst rupture a few weeks ago. I have another ultra sound n 2 weeks but the pain is just tolerable Doctor: Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a urine routine/microscopic and culture sensitivity test before starting any antibiotic which could be changed later to the right one after the report of urine test was ready. With the proper antibiotic for 10-12 days the UTI should be relieved unless someone gets it repeatedly specially if sexually active. The persistent pain could also be due to the rupture of the cyst with spillage of fluid inside the pelvic cavity. At the same time one has to keep in mind appendix as an offending organ which could be missed and create problem. If no conclusion is reached for a persisting pain abdomen, then a diagnostic/therapeutic laparoscopy could be the solution.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | 87,554 |
Can I take antibiotics to cure diverticulitis after having had whipple procedure for bile duct tumor? | Patient: I had Whipple procedure for bile duct tumor on May 30th 2012. I developed infection due to my body rejecting black thread stitches inside me that wouldn t resolve. There were three of them but doctor said he could only get to two of them to remove and left the third one saying it would eventually dissolve or work its way out. I continued to develop one problem after another Since that time along with my CA19-9 being at 637 despite all scans and test coming back negative for cancer. I am now told I have diverticulitis and am given antibiotics an that this can cause this high number in CA19-9. My question os this possible? developing pneumonia then rhuematoid arthritis I have had fluid. buildup around both lungs and had drained several times Doctor: HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your problem, this could be post operative complications and this takes longer than enough time to resolve, some time one after another complication arises, this is the big hurdle coming across and becomes challenge for the doctor, withe right treatment and good nursing care results are excellent, hope you will be having the same results, I would be happy to help you for your further query, take care bye | 157,156 |
What causes swelling in arm and tingling sensation in hand after an injury? | Patient: I was swing dancing a week ago, with alot of spinning, pulling and quick movement. That night, a large pea size lump and swelling showed up in forearm in muscle about 3 inches from elbow joint (towards wrist ). Bruising developed in next few days along with an ache towards hand after weeding yard. Today, a week later, greenish bruising is showing on both sides of the elbow joint, and an ache not going away, and tingling in the hand, palm, pinky and ring fingers. Bump is painful and throbbing. Shooting pain towards hand when leaning on elbow while getting up from laying down. What did I do? Should I get it checked? Doctor: Hi,this appears to be a muscle tear of the flexor group caused by your dancing activities.the swelling is from a blood collection. A stretched nerve running down to the hand along the side of the injury can cause tingling and pain.]You need to rest the limb in a sling with a pressure bandage for the elbow down to the hand.Apply ice and take Ibuprofen or diclofenac for pain.Once pain free start stretching exercises | 138,059 |
What causes shortness of breath? | Patient: My grandson is 5 years old. He has had a problem with catching his breath for the past couple of years. My step daughter has taken him to Kaiser hospital a few times and they have no answers. He is in very good health except for the fact that he looks and appears to be starving for air once he is on the sofa sitting at rest. I don t notice it much when he is outside playing. The doctors have told my daughter that it is not asthma or some double talk that he is too young for asthma to kick in. He needs to take several breaths to actually start breathing. He takes very deep breaths with his mouth fully open. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No this is not true. Asthma can be seen in young children also. Infact asthma is more common in children as compare to adults. And your description fits into asthma more. Breathing difficulty especially in outside environment (allergen exposure is more in outside). So in my opinion, you should definitely consult allergy and asthma specialist. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) should be tried to confirm the diagnosis. Trial of inhaled bronchodilators (Formoterol or Salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (Budesonide or Fluticasone) and montelukast (anti allergic) and Levocetrizine (antihistamine) should be given and see for improvement. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your grandson. Thanks. | 70,950 |
Can one reduce their cholesterol levels through diet and exercise? | Patient: I am a 28 year old female with a history of high cholesterol in my extended family. My total cholesterol is 267, LDL cholesterol is 163 and my triglycerides are 208. I am probably 15-20 pounds over what I should weigh. I eat lots of breads and cheese and exercise occasionally, maybe 2-3 times per week. Should I take a cholesterol reducing medication or I can I reduce my cholesterol with diet and exercise? Doctor: Hello,I would like to explain that total cholesterol or total LDL values are not true indicators of your cardiovascular risk. In this regard, Total cholesterol/HDL ratio and LDL/HDL ratio are better indicators of your cardiovascular risk.Based on the calculations, you have a low cardiovascular risk (Total cholesterol/HDL ratio less than 4.5, LDL/HDL ratio less than 3). So, there is no need for any therapy. I would just encourage you to follow your healthy lifestyle.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ilir Sharka | 19,139 |
What causes swelling in leg quad after wearing the brace on knee? | Patient: I ve had multiple surgeries on my right knee, and was placed into a J- Brace 2 weeks post op, I wear the brace as instructed, with in an hour or so My whole quad is swollen like a beach ball, wondering if I m having some type of Circulation problems? Doctor: The swelling is Pressure Oedema. Because of pressure by brace proximally the distal portion will swallow. The wise thing will be to apply a crepe bandage from toes (MP Joints) to knee with even pressure and after that apply knee brace. Second thing whenever you sit keep your leg elevated. Suppose you are sitting on a chair put your leg on a stool nearby. Do not hang your leg down for long. | 135,220 |
Suggest treatment for fluttering sensation in the kidney area and pain in the flanks | Patient: Hi there, I have had a popping feeling / fluttering in my right kidney for nearly a week now I am not in pain or feel ill , also I pass urine fine could you help me in to what it is , sometimes I do have a sharpe pain in that Kidney but it goes just as quick as it comes thanks XXXX Doctor: Hello, As per my surgical experience, renal or ureter stone do present with sharp sudden waxing, pain and many of the time urine pressure is fine. Do get an ultrasound evaluation for the kidney, ureter and bladder for confirmation of my opinion and further guidelines in accordance to that. Till that time, drink more liquids as you can and flush the system for best relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon | 45,579 |
Suggest medication for hairfall and dandruff | Patient: Hi i am sridevi my age is 22 5.5 height with 51 kg I have problem in hairfall and light dandruff I came here to chennai for the past three months my hair started falling from the second month is that due to water or dandruff or changing shampooor iron deficiency plz suggest me a answer Doctor: Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis,which secondarily leads to hairfall and thus its important to treat it first hand. I would recommend you a short course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole/itraconazole and a lotion containing clotrimazole and betamethasone twice a day over scalp for few weeks. Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicyclic acid twice a week. Take antihistaminics as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil.As for the hairfall, start oral supplements containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals (Follihair new) once a day for atleast 3 months.Hope this will take care of your query.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda | 11,441 |
How can my abdominal pain be cured ? | Patient: there is abdominal pain is due to lifting a heavy bag in a tour. what to do 2 days before my sister have moved to a long distance with a heavy bag. due to that there is abdominal pain to her along with some gas problem . what should i do Doctor: Welcome to Healthcare MagicIt is possible she has a stomach infection which will cause gas sensation also. Does she have vomiting and loose motion. She needs to be on diet of fresh fruits and vegetables along with nutritious diet. no junk food. Give her proper amount of fluids. She can avoid spicy, hot, hard food. Let her have cool food like yoghurt, curds. If she gets more pain or loose stools, vomiting you can get her to a Hospital to get her examined and tested for food poisoning, bowel infection. Let her take rest now. | 95,748 |
What is the treatment for back pain and leg numbness? | Patient: I have suffered with back pain and left leg numbness and pain for eight years, this summer I injured my back worse while canoeing. Since this time I have been unable to sit or stand for more than 15 minutes before the pain shooting down my leg becomes unbearable. My most recent Mari shows degenerative disc disease at L4-L5 and a small midline annular tear. I have also just been diagnosed with piriformis syndrome of the left side. I have received steroid injections into my piriformis muscle with very minimal if any relief. My question is this, the MRI I had 8 years ago showed this same annular tear, should this have healed? Would this be fixed by surgery? Could this be causing my leg numbness and back pain and aggravating my piriformis muscle? Doctor: Hi, THanks for using HCM In my opinion it should have healed by now but if it hasn't then surgery is indicated. And this is the cause of your sever back pain and numbness in leg. The inflammation is compressing a nerve in your back leading to numbness in leg. the only way out is surgery as it has already been years it has not healed but worsened. Get a fresh MRI done to know the actual position so that the actual line of treatment can be decided | 111,615 |
What could be the reason for having a lump in my throat? | Patient: hi I have a lump in my throat and I have been to the hospital had a xray and they said I don't have cancer but I have this for five years have a hard jod eating drinking and sometimes painful I sometimes have truble swolling I been under depresson for years andi don't know if that's to do with it Doctor: HI. Most of the patients of depression have this feeling - ''something in throat''. Endoscopy is direct visualization to see whether there is some mass or not. So get the endoscopy done by ENT Surgeon. He may advise you CT or MRI if he feels so. And a negative report will prove that there is no cancer. | 70,425 |
What is the numbness in my left arm? | Patient: hope im not about to have a heart attack About two days ago my pinky and ring finger started to feel numb and tingly. since then it has spread to my middle finger and the left side of my fore arm from my elbow to my fingers. It is starting to effect my ability to hold things as well. there has never been any major trauma my left arm or shoulder. so any ideas on what this could be??? Doctor: Hello, As what I understand from the history is, this tingling, numbness in the little finger is an indication to the nerve impingement happening in the cervical region. Nerve has got two functions - motor and sensory. Motor functions are related to muscle movements and sensory functions are related to - pain, touch, tingling, numbness, temperature. In your case, it's the sensory and motor both are getting disturbed. Taking up and MRI should help understand the extent and level of soft tissue injuries in the cervical spine. Post which exercises therapy under a guided physiotherapist should give you excellent results. in my practice of 12 years a good diagnosis and management post it has helped people recover and excellent results have come out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | 124,096 |
What causes stomach pain after eating food along with swelling? | Patient: almost evytime I eat anything, when my food reaches my stomach I get this most excruciating pain just above my belly button I cant sit stand lie or walk about to relieve it and no painkillers seem to help, it takes approximately six or more hours before I get any relief. I have been to the doctors and he is sending me for a test with the camera and I have had a ultra sound scan to rule out gallstones. My stomach always looks swollen and I get extremely tired and light headed. Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. Such a severe pain on the food reaching the stomach is suggestive of a big stomach ulcer or an obstruction in the upper part of gastrointestinal system. I would advise you the following on an urgent basis::Upper GI Endoscopy and biopsy.Contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen.Colonoscopy.This will give the diagnosis and treatment will depend upon the findings. | 87,897 |
Suggest remedy for high GGT levels in pregnancy | Patient: Hi there- I had been having blood tests for other things earlier in the year and came back with a GGT of 39. They checked it every few weeks for awhile and it slowly went back down to 29. Now, I am 6 weeks pregnant and new blood work shows a GGT of 43. All other liver number are fine. I m a social drinker (not anymore since knowing I m pregnant!) and I ve been taking omeprazole for the last 10 years for relfux-- I have a weak value between my stomach and my esophagus causing inflammation. I ve switch to pantoprazole a few days ago after find out about my pregnancy, as it is a B grade drug rather than a C. Please let me know what you think is causing the liver problem, as what, as a now pregnant woman I can do. Doctor: Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Many people have one mildly elevated liver enzyme value that is unexplained. GGT is a marker for acute liver damage and is frequently elevated with alcohol consumption, however other things can also affect the levels of this enzyme in your blood. There is even a possibility that the omeprazole that you have been taking could be causing this elevation as a side effect.As long as you've had tests to rule out a medical cause, such as hepatitis or other chronic liver disease, the mildly elevated GGT is not dangerous for you or the baby. Furthermore, it may go back to normal once the omeprazole is out of your system.So there may not be a way to know what actually has caused this laboratory abnormality for you, but as long as it does not get worse during the pregnancy and that you have been evaluated for any type of dangerous liver diseases or problems, it will not pose a risk for you or the baby.I hope that I was adequately able to answer your question today, and that this advice was helpful.Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy,Dr. Brown | 221,198 |
Unable to move lower limbs after surgery for fracture, loss of sensation of urine and stool. Suggestion? | Patient: Hello Sir, My father got D12 Fracture by felling down from the building, and undergone the surgery and got cage fixation at the D12. After the surgery, he is unable to move lower limbs . He losted sensation of urine and tools passing. It is been mentioned that he is affected with Paraplegia ,and adviced to be on continuous physiotherapy . He is now taking a physiotherapy treatment. It is almost 1.6 yrs that he is suffering with. Could you please provide your valuable suggesion/advice to make him stand and walk? Doctor: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that your father suffered spinal cord injury, resulting into paraplegia (paralysis of both legs). This happened because of bone fracture of spine due to the fall. In your father's case, possibly, there was delay between the fall and surgery. If surgery is done early, we can expect some recovery of functions. At this stage, any recovery would be slow and incomplete. Please continue with the physiotherapy. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist | 150,863 |
Can staphylococcus prevent conception? | Patient: Doctor, Please I want to know if Staph can prevent a woman from getting pregnant? I and my wife have been having sex for 1 year now but she is yet to conceive. So she went for a medical test and the result shows she has heavy growth of staph, and I was asked to come for my test too, after the test the result shows I have moderate growth. We have been worried if it will prevent us from having kids. However we are on treatment now, and the second test my wife did last week shows scanty growth. I will be very glad to hear from you. Doctor: Hallow Dear, Staphylococci infection alters the vaginal atmosphere to hostile atmosphere for the sperms. Hence, the sperms cannot survive; so naturally, the conception is not possible. Moreover, this infection if has reached up to the tubes may block the tubes rendering the woman infertile. You are also having this infection. So your semen quality could have been affected. Now both of you are on the treatment. Once your infection is cured, please get your semen examination done for the quality of the semen. Also get her tubal patency test done; hysterosalpingography and/or Laparoscopy can provide you this information. Laparoscopy also can provide you information about any infective damage to other pelvic organs. I hope tis provides you some guideline. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | 3,110 |
How to get relieved from pain in middle spine? | Patient: I am getting reffered pain from middle spine area combingng through to my chest area and around my rib cage, this is particuliarly bad when I sit onto the car seat or lay down.When I walk I feel better, my doctor has prescribed Dexmethsone two in marne with food over 3 days. I am now at 3 rd day the pain still there although perhaps 20-30% better. I do have quite a scoliosis in middle spine I am 68RegardsJbk,fnv Doctor: Welcome to HCM.Only dexamethasone is not sufficient to relieve the pain.Even deamethasone is not the drug for the first line treatment according to me.You have to take nsaid with muscle relaxant to subside the pain.B12,folic acid,l-carnitine,minerals,d3 and other supplements will be helpful.Intramuscular injections of b12,folic acid is advisable.Apply nsaid gel locally.Sometime injection nandrolone (anabolic steroid)at every 20 to 30 days is required.Consult your orthopedician for further guidance and proper medical management.Go for morning walk and mild exercise regularly. | 148,198 |
Suggest treatment for chest and abdominal pain | Patient: hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right abdomen for past 1 month and more. its a mild pain. few weeks back i am experiencing pain on my left chest side.earlier i had eye pain also. but eye pain is ok now. please suggest.my ultrasound result showed no stones in gallbladder. Doctor: Hi Welcomre to HCM First of all left side chest pain should be taken seriously I want to know the character of pain . Is it burning or pricking or squeezing in character ? Any sweating associated with chest pain ? Kindly revert back with details . As of your abdomen pain a normal ultrasound rules out most of serious problems.. I feel it could be a muscular pain may be due to faulty posture while working or sleeping. I advise you to correct your posture while working and sleeping. Also start doing some stretching exercise daily. | 89,907 |
What is the best treatment for sciatica? | Patient: What is the best treatment for sciatica? I have a failed back surgery with removal of the spinous process at L4 instead of a traditional laminectomy with fusion. I have muscle spasms in the back of my thigh, pain in the left SI joint with swelling, and a rocking motion from the spasms in my leg. Thank you. Doctor: hi,I feel you need to first relax the spasm muscles by speedy icing or by hot water fermentation. later on you can perfrom some exercises which you must be aware of as you may have been advised post surgery.still I will mention here.try some ankle toe movements, static quadriceps, static hamstrings, ankle toe movements, and straight leg raise.followed by this try performing some small stretches for your quadriceps and hamstring muscles along with calf muscles.followed by this try doing some core strengthening exercises and back strengthening exercises. if you feel to take a lesson on it you can hire a physical therapist.rest I feel you should be fine soon and I wish you a speedy recovery.thank you | 134,525 |
What causes continuous vomiting in a child? | Patient: my daughter is 18months old and she often vomits after eating the food,its immediatly happens?is she suffering with acid rflux?its happeing since she turned her 7th month,she does not chew her food even she got 5front lower and 4upeers and two molar teeths Doctor: Hello. I just read through your question. It is very possible that your daughter has reflux. this can sometimes come with pain, and sometimes without. The two most important aspects of this are her comfort level and her weight gain. If she is comfortable and gaining appropriate weight, this is a less severe problem. However, if she is experiencing discomfort and/or not gaining weight appropriately, it is a more pressing problem. In any case, I recommend consulting with your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and a treatment plan implemented. | 179,224 |
What causes severe left abdominal pain? | Patient: my 8 yr old grandson is having fairly severe pain in his left abdomen. My email is YYYY@YYYY sorry, just noticed I have to pay to get info....I tried on the WebMD page and to describe area, but it wont let me and then gave distorted answers that you can read. No worries, might need to take him to the hospital if this heating pad doesnt help Doctor: Hello, Welcome to HCMYes heating pad will be helpful to some extent.Give him plenty of water, and other oral fluids.Constipation is one of the main reason for left abdominal pain. If constipated but passing gas, you may also try,glycerin suppositories.Hope this helps you, for time being.Good luck | 88,896 |
Are elevated blood iron levels a matter of concern? | Patient: My iron level in my blood is at a 60. I found this out when I donated blood the other day. And it s always been high for years but I never thought anything of it. The phlebotomist mentioned I should consult with my family Dr. Should a iron level that high for an extended period of time be cause for concern? I do get headaches and joint pain from time to time Doctor: Hello, You haven't mentioned the units of measurement. If it's in micrograms/L then it's perfectly fine. If it's in micromol/L then it's too high. I suppose it's the latter. In cases like this, you need to measure serum transferring and ferritin as well. If the iron saturation is high (60% or more) and ferritin is very high (more than 500ng/ml usually) then hemochromatosis is likely. If your values are lower then monitoring is recommended. Otherwise you should consult either a hematologist or a gastroenterologist (to consider the option of performing a liver biopsy) for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Specialist | 114,309 |
I break skin in the area near my upper thigh and between my legs. whats going on ? | Patient: hi i have dry skin and in my gentile area itches sometimes, sometimes it itch so much that I break skin in the area near my upper thigh and between my legs. whats going on ? Doctor: Hello and welcome to health care magic!! you seem to be suffering from a fungal infection which is common in this area apply topical antifungal creams that you get in the pharmacy it should be better. | 9,697 |
Lifeless attitude, ignorant of love. What is causing this? | Patient: i get stressed v soon.agar kisi ki bimari suni ya maut mujhe bahot low feel hota hai.i dont feel happy all d time.i cant enjoy life.i m in love also.but i cant live wid dat person so i feel ignored and alone.kahin dil nai lagta,kuch acha nai lagta,sabke saamne khush rehti hun par andar andar ghut rahi hun.koi meri asli halat nai jaanta.na kisi se keh sakti hun.plz help..... Doctor: Hi. As per me some more details are required to make a complete diagnosis. But on the basis of information provided ,like not able to enjoy anything , these thing persistent for long time, a chronic sadness and getting distressed by small matter ,point to diagnosis of either disthymia or depression depending on your socio- functional decline. This is a condition which need a intervention by psychiatrist who will evaluate the need for medication and prescribe you one if required ,else may only advice on therapy, specially Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. It will help you deal with your situation and help you come out of it | 213,440 |
Suggest treatment for bruise on swollen upper arm | Patient: Hello, my husband has a large unexplained bruise on his upper arm and it is swollen so much he cannot get his sleeve comfortably over it, it has kept him awake all night as it painful, I am worried and he does not want to go to the hospital to get it checked out, he said he would go in the morning if it does not improve , but I a worried it may be a blood clot. thanks Doctor: HiHe may take advil three times a day after meals to reduce pain and inflammation.support arm in a sling.Apply locally voltage gel.Get in touch with a doctor for check up | 131,833 |
Suggest treatment for swelling and bruising in finger after an injury | Patient: My 13 yr old son got the distal phalange of his RH pinky finger shut in a window. Had minor swelling and bruising, the end of his finger is not straight. After putting it into a finger splint over night it appears better. Will this heal itself? What would they do for him at a dr s office that we did not already do..besides an x-ray? Doctor: Hello, It could be an inflammatory pain.As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | 122,583 |
Suggest treatent for sensitivity in the teeth | Patient: I am a 44 year old female, very active, 5'4' and125 lbs. Since December I have had sinus problems. I have had 2 rounds of antibiotics. The second round was confirmed using x-ray that there was in fact an infection. It mostly resolved but there seems a pressure in the centre of my face and pain/pressure on my right uppper molars. It varies in intensity. Mornings are my best time. Recently I noticed all my teeth more sensitive. Dentist next? Doctor: Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Sinusitis causes the area in the upper molars to be sensitive and painful.I would suggest you to consult your ENT surgeon and get it treated completely,thus the tooth area pressure will be relieved.For the sensitivity of the full mouth , get your teeth cleaned , followed by using desensitizing paste for a while.Do salt water gargling .Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. | 184,013 |
Suggest treatment for severe toothache | Patient: I have a very bad toothache and i took two tremadol 50 mg about an hour ago the pain didnt go so about 15 mintes ago i took two 500mg of co-codamal, the pain is still there slightly. I looked online before i took them and on everything i went on said it was ok to take them together. would there be any major side effects later, or in the morning? Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The severe tooth ache can be because of the tooth infection secondary to decay. Consult a oral physician first and later you can start with these medicines. The tramadol is narcotic analgesics, it works well for the tooth pain. But it is an adictive drug. Cocodamol is a combination of codiene and paracetamol, which is again a narcotic analgesic. You can take only one of these two tablets not both, because they both belong to same group of drugs and carryout same function.Even after taking this pain will come back once you stop these medicines, so we need to treat the cause. So get the tooth treated with RCT or extraction. If I am your treating doctor, i would have prescribed a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic) for the tooth infection along with the analgesics..I hope my answer will help you, take care. | 182,994 |
What causes short term memory loss where one cannot recollect what happened the past hour for a short while? | Patient: I am a fifty one year old female and had a kidney transplant in December. I have bouts of waking up and not remembering where I work or recent events. If I go back to sleep then usually I remember everything. I also have bouts of an aura and do not remember the past hour or so. It coems back but am in a fog until then. Usually this last five to ten minutes. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Short term memory loss can be due to anxiety, depression, stress, emotional problems or mild cognitive impairment. Try to stay relaxed, take plenty of sleep, go for morning walks & take nutritious food along with the medications prescribed. Visit ER, get EEG done. You may take the help of a neurologist & psychiatrist if required. Short term memory loss is an indication of developing dementia/Alzheimer's disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | 204,108 |
Can tetrasyl drive disappearance of sex drive? | Patient: Hi, thanks so much in advance. My sex drive has disappeared since I was on tetrasyl to treat my acne. Am I correct to think this is the case please. Because I have always had very high needs. And now I don t even want sex. My boyfriend thinks I am lying, as he can not believe I don t want sex Doctor: Hello, There are many medicines that cause loss of libido but Tetrsayl (tetralysal) has no such indication. Loss of libido in women is commonly work stress, financial stress, anxiety, fatigue, weakness, fear of getting pregnant, physical illness, depression, emotional hurt with the sexual partner or dyspareunia (painful intercourse). Medical problems causing loss of libido are hormonal or thyroid issues. PCOS or menstrual issues, fear of getting sexually transmitted infections. Never indulge with multiple partners. Always perform safe sex. You are suggested to discuss with a Counselor, you may need medicines. You can even give a break & rest and resume your sex life after a couple of days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician | 85,443 |
Can I take Storvas after undergoing bypass surgery? | Patient: i am taking Storvas 20mg in the night and in the morning Asprin Protect 100mg, cardace 5mg and Nodon 5mg. I underwent a bypass surgery 15 years back and these are prescribed to me for Cholestrol and tryglycerides control. I was taking Simvotin and only two years ago I was put on Storvas 20 mg. Now my blood sugar is increasing. I regularly exercize and have better diet control. Cholestrol is fine and borderline sugar increase is a problem. Is it possible that it is something to do with Storvas? Kindly advise. Thank you. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.There are different school of thoughts, as statin might increase sugar level should diabetics take statin or not. Differences apart when the advantage of taking statin is significant against the harm it might cause so it is advisable that those who need and benefit from statin therapy shouldnt be denied of it.Hope this helped. Do let us know.Dr. Pinak | 25,432 |
How can infertility be treated? | Patient: Hi my periods were on 19 Jan ,took injections of fsh and hcg for ovulation.my egg ruptured on 8th.i n my husband had relations on 7th. Dr. Prescribed me sustenance 300 mg once a day n dydrogesterone 10 mg twice for 15 days.Now on 24 I took urine pregnacy test which turned negative thrice. But I have sore nipples,back n lower abdominal cramps .what should I do next ? No periods,n having pcos? Plz suggest? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would recommend that you consider IVF or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection to increase your chances of pregnancy. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | 40,520 |
What is the best treatment to get pregnant? | Patient: my age is 25 and weignt is 60 heignt 5.2 and female.i did mtp three years back later i didnt get the pregnacy. i am using medicine from two years...i did many test like tube test, thyroid test, harmone test and every montth i am going with trans veginal scan to see egg development.every test is having normal.only problem is some mildly polysists are existng.and uterus size is also normal.and my husband is also havng a semen count of 45 million....i am very much eagr to have child as early as possible. please suggest me..... Doctor: start on ova grace sachet. n take clomiphene citrate 50mg from 2nd day of your mens for 5 days basically in the night. Then start doing ultrasound on 9th day of mens.. do alternate day ultrasound for follicle testing | 221,575 |
What is the lump on the gum that hurts when touched? | Patient: i have this strange lump attached from my gum on the right side where my k9 tooth is to the very top of my upper lip. it only hurts if i touch it with my tongue, but feels like a weird bubble. its also really red, compared to the rest of my gums. what can it be? Doctor: H.This looks to be just a local granuloma resulted from an inadvertent , unnoticed small injury.There is possibility of a foreign body granuloma. Get this checked by a ENT / Dental surgeon. A course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines should solve this problem. | 69,760 |
Suggest whether IVF is advisable or surgery | Patient: Hi I'm a 33 year old female who has been trying to conceive for the past 10 years pretty much! I was prepared to do the next step shots ivf whatever it took and then they noticed I had a suberosal pedunculated fibroids about 7cm. Basically my doctor recommended surgery which she claims is simple and then do ivf as soon as I heal.. I want another option! What if I do nothing and try ivf what will happen?? Doctor: Hi, I think your fibroid size is quite big. So, it's better to get it removed. But if you want to try IVF, you will have to take a risk of abortions. Subserous fibroid generally don't interfere with pregnancy, but as the size is big, some complications can occur. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | 1,047 |
What causes a reddish bump on the outer year? | Patient: My 12 year daughter has a reddish bump on her outer ear. It has been there for months, but only reasonly grew larger. We are in a developing country and the medical advise has been varied. Today we were told it was a hematoma, but doesn t look like any of the photos I saw on the Internet. Doctor friends who saw digital pictures thought it was either a hemangioma or an infected or hemorraging cyst or possibly an infection. How could I find out what it really is? Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of reddish bump on the outer ear which is pointing towards a condition known as deep bacterial infections, furuncle and lymphadenopathy. There are lymph nodes behind the ear where you mention pimple . The infection can be bacterial or viral . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult doctor . Doctor may order blood test to confirm the diagnosis also to rue out conditions like ear infection of infected wound and prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin for at least 10 days ) or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis . Till then keep warm compresses on it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. Maintain proper hygiene.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | 168,856 |
What causes occasional upper body tremors? | Patient: My 6 month old infant daughter has occasional upper body tremors. I first noticed this about two months ago and initially thought she was shivering from being cold. The tremors usually occur when she is sleeping during breast-feeding and last about 20 seconds. Should I be concerned? Doctor: HelloKindly make a video recording of the tremors and send me on [email protected] kindly give me the detailed history regarding seizures in your family.For me,it seems pretty normal.But get a baseline serum calcium level done of your child.Come back to me with the history,video and the lab result.Hope it will help :-) | 166,100 |
Suggest permanent treatment for hair loss | Patient: good morning doctor. i hv a problem of hair loss. so much hair loss in past 6 months. scalp is lightly seeing. i heard a news in TV. They are telling that it is possible to improve to grow hair where scalp is seeing with small (1day)treatment. they are telling that taking cells from healthy hair roots and injecting it into hair fall area. it will automatically grow like natural hair. is it true doctor? day by day my hair is falling more. tell what i hv to do? how much cost for the permanent treatment if i go for surgery or any treatment? is there any treatment? pls suggest me. thanking you. anjali Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Before telling you the treatments for hair loss. I think it is important to find out why are you experiencing hair fall. The reasons could be: diet/lifestyle/hormonal changes/weather changes/hair products/genetics and hereditary/dandruff, etc., to name a few. Try and eliminate the cause first. Subsequently, you could also start with PRP (platelet rejuvenation plasma) therapy where the plasma from your own blood which is rich in growth factors and platelets is injected into the bald areas of your scalp once every 4 to 5 weeks for a minimum of 8 to 10 times for an optimal result. The PRP treatment helps in reducing hair fall, strengthens the hair roots and stimulates new hair growth. Along with the above you should also start with topical Minoxidil 5% to 10% every night for a minimum of one year if not less. Try to also start some multivitamin tablets which have biotin daily along with improving your nutritional food intake. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Smruti Pevekar | 10,316 |
Is ASH in left ventricle serious? | Patient: hi doctor my father underwent value transplantation..(tissue valve) 15months ago. every 3 months we do go for regular check up. Today we had gone to take his echo. in the report it is mentioned in Left ventricle as ASH. can i know what is this about. is that anything serious??? please help me fast doctor Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that ASH means asymmetrical septal hypertrophy which happens when heart muscle cell enlarge and make walls of heart chambers thick. It won't let heart squeeze properly during increased activity and can hamper heart function which requires proper medicines to lower the symptoms as disease is irreversible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap | 18,749 |
What causes itching in palms, hand and soles of feet during pregnancy? | Patient: hi am 33 week pregnant with severe itching at my palms og hand and soles of feet and this my second pregnancy .during 1st baby i did nt have this problem and my daughter was premature34 weeks so am affraid that what will happen this time as i had c-section before but this time i want to try VBAC Doctor: First of all , any pruritus in pregnancy needs proper care. It may be normal or sometimes indication serious diseases like cholestasis. You should check liver enzyme levels after consulting gynecologist. For the time being, apply calamine lotion but no other drugs without consulting doctors. Now regarding VBAC, it can be attempted in a very good set up after assessing both you and your baby. | 221,988 |
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