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How to get rid of bump on my penis? | Patient: The last time I had sex was about 2 months ago but I wore protection the whole time. About 2 weeks ago i started to itch around my penis and there i bump on my penis. The itching usually comes around the night time. What can be the cause of this and is it serious? Doctor: hi.welcome to healthcare magic.you have folliculitis.my opinion is that,1.dont scratch or squeeze the lesion.2.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the lesion for 7 days.3.take levocetrizine tablets twice daily for 7 days to control itching.4.take analgesics like tablet ibuprofen twice daily for 7 days,if you have pain.5.maintain good hygiene.thank you.hope my answer will help you. | 196,110 |
Had abdominal surgery. Chronic stomach pain, chronic sinus infections. Are both related? | Patient: our 23 year old son has chronic stomach pain, and also has chronic sinus infections. Had abdominal surgery for lower bowel intususseption, which had been seen on a CT scan . Dr. said intestines, etc. looked great and healthy, no intususseption was found. Took out a scarred appendix and some fatty tissue , all benign. Two months after surgery he has the same pain. We are stumped. Is there any connection between chronic stomach pain and sinus infections? Doctor: Hi There is no relation between stomach pain and sinus infections. Pain in the abdomen can be due to many reasons.Infection,post operative adhesions are some causes. Please take Antibiotic ofloxacin and ornidazole , antispasmodic Dicyclomine and Rabeprazole. Nothing to worry Wish you good health Regards | 94,212 |
Dull pain on lower right side, nausea, vomiting. History of kidney stones. Reoccurring? | Patient: I have a pain that is dull on my lower right side could it be a kidney stone. Two nights earlier I had a sharper pain on my lower right side and felt nauseated and threw up and the pain gradually went away and I went asleep. Is there anything else it could be? I had laser surgery for kidney stones that would not break up about18 years ago but it came on suddenly and the pain was severe. Doctor: hellothanks for posting query since you had kidney stones before also so i think you can judge the type of pain.. yes it can be a stone again or it can be appendicitis . you should visit a general physician and ask him for your ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis and plan the treatment accordingly.. hope it helps | 49,893 |
Breast tenderness, mood swings, high BP, weight gain. Prescribed birth control Lindynette. Are they side effects? | Patient: Hi, my doctor has prescribed the Birth Control Lindynette for me, however I am afraid of starting as I was on Minigyon before which caused massive mood swings and breast tenderness etc. I then went on Diane which caused my blood pressure to go through the roof and 30 lbs in weight gain even though I was exercising like crazy. As a result, I have been researching Lindynette in a bid to determine what the side effects are. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Many thanks Doctor: Hello ma'am.Most birth control pills have the same side effects and it is only the individual-specific response that decides the different side effects that are experienced. So be adviced that all birth control pills have side effects, it is the one which suits you best with least or no side effects that should be tried and chosen for permanent use.Hope this helps.Best wishes. | 225,595 |
What causes pain and swelling in feet, ankles and hands? | Patient: Hi. I am 37 years old and kabout two weeks ago I started getting swollen and painful feet, ankles hands and fingers. It is uncomfortable to walk. I was tested for rheumatoid arthritis and my blood work was clear. Now last night the bottoms of my feet are starting to itch and the palm of my hands. I am still swollen but the actual pain is easing through the day, but now this itching is occurring. Antihistamine s don t do anything neither does Nurufen. Voltaren 25 provides relief from the swelling. Do you have any ideas what I should talk to my doctor about on my next visit? Doctor: Hi, Sometimes, it may be due to allergic reactions. Take tablet chymoral forte for reducing the swelling. If it persists, consult a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parkavi Gunasekaran, General & Family Physician | 121,969 |
What causes urinary difficulty with hematuria? | Patient: my baby found it not easy today to urinate, when forced to, ,there was blood in it ,she will be two years old on august first.doc what is the cause and treatment.she wanted to urinate many time but did not as she cried,we force her to and that is what we saw and she cried.she is playing well temperature normal.. Doctor: Hi,As there is blood in urine and feeling difficulty in passing urine shows that there might be having urinary tract infection or kidney stone.Go for routine urine check up and if require go for ultra sound of urinary tract.Consult your doctor and get examined.give her plenty of water.Ok and take care. | 169,452 |
Suggest treatment for whooping cough | Patient: I have whooping cough 5weeks. Last night after heavy bout of coughing my lowerabdomen hurt, I have problems with peeing since cannot properly control bladder feel like peeing all the time have wet myself & cannot control the flow. Now there is blood in my urine and dark thin strands of blood Any advice welcome Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Excessive coughing can cause Urinary incontinence and problem in urine. So we should first treat your cough. And for this better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed for bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, antihistamines, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid according to the cause. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Also get done Urinary microscopic examination because you are having blood in urine. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | 78,830 |
What causes pain and swelling after getting an IV inserted on wrist? | Patient: i got a lexiscan a month ago and where they put the iv in my wrist area the vein is hard and raised there was burning pain and it traveled up my arm where the elbow is tender and swollen arm and hand couldn t close hand without pain now the doctor gave me an antibiotic and said I have a blood clot that s not deep and poisoning from lexiscan. it still hasn t gone away so now he gave me a shot dex something with a steroid in it my sugar high and he put me on insulin it has been a week the palm of my hand is still swollen the vein is still popped and there is still burning and now the elbow on the side is sore again have pain and burning. Doctor: Dear patient you have a condition called superficial phlebitis which is a rare complication of an IV line placement.Steroid injection is generally not recommended in such cases.The treatment is1) Aspirin 75mg once a day to prevent further and deep clot formation2) Ibuprofen 800mg twice a day for the pain and swelling3) Heparin gel at the area4) Arixtra injection to break the clot# Please be advised that point 1 cannot be taken with points 3 or 4 as it can lead to internal bleedingGenerally Arixtra is given followed by Aspirin after 2 weeks5) Hot fomentation and/ or compression bandageI hope it helps | 129,635 |
Could lump under armpit be due to history of stopped breastfeeding? | Patient: hello! pls am experiencing a lump uunder my armpit from three weeks ago. i use to brest feed my baby when 4months ago when he suddenly stop taking my brest milk. now he is going to be 9 month on the 23 of june. am also having my monthly period at present.. pls tell me wht could this be?? Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. Since your baby has breast feeding 4 months aga and you have a lump in the arm pit only for 3 wees, these are not related to each other, The probable causes can be :Enlarged breast-tail into armpit, can happen after a childbirthCan be lymph node Sebaceous cyst or a boil. Simple clinical examination by a Surgeon, ultrasonography and if required FNAC can give us the best possible diagnosis, go for this and get treated accordingly. May a times we just have to keep a watch on further development.Additional mammography and ultrasonography of the breast can help | 67,149 |
What do the following test reports indicate? | Patient: hello doctors, may i ask clinical interpretation about my chest pa result. findings states that i have mild prominence of the broncovascular markings. heart is not enlarged.inact diaphragm and costophrenic angles.. kindly interpret so i may know if whats going on with my condition. thank you. ann Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for your chest x ray report. Mild prominence of bronchovascular markings (BVMs) can be a normal finding if you are totally asymptomatic and nonsmoker. But if you are having cough, expectoration or breathing difficulty then possibility of viral bronchitis is more. If you are smoker then you should get done PFT to rule out smoking related lung damage because this can also show prominent BVMs. So if you are asymptomatic and nonsmoker then no need to worry for chest x ray report. But if you are smoker and symptomatic then quit smoking as soon as possible and consult pulmonologist for treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | 77,704 |
What is the cause and remedy for pimple on the side and a blister in the center of the tongue ? | Patient: 4 year old daughter has a pimple on the side of her tongue (foliate papillae). Also a blister looking one in the centre of her tongue. What can it be and what do I do Doctor: Hi , Firstly good to know that you know about the name of the papilla. You have not provided any pain/itching history in relation to the blister & duration of the blister being there. If it is painful then give fresh fruits & juices so as to give vitamins & minerals as no treatment is needed. If it is painful, then please consult some nearby dentist. Also, the pimple you mentioned is just enlargement/hypertrophy of the papilla,no need to worry. Just take good care of her. With Regards, Dr. Himanshu Govil Gurgaon | 190,843 |
What does pneumonitis in lung suggest? | Patient: hi! patient is male, 18 y.o. and was requested to have chest pa. result shows: fuziness in the left lower lung area. heart is not enlarged. intact diaphragm and costophrenic angles. remarks: suggestive of pneumonitis, left lower lung. what does this mean? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM. Fuzziness on chest x ray means infiltration. This is seen commonly in lung infection. So it is due to infection and inflammation so known as pneumonitis. So you are having lung infection in left lower zone and due to this you are having chest pain. So start antibiotic therapy and anti inflammatory drugs for relief.Repeat chest x ray is needed after 10 days to see for any improvement or deterioration. | 82,217 |
Will neuro endocrine tumour lead to carcinoid tumours? Which test to do? | Patient: my moms both sisters had neuroendocrine carcinoid tumors. one died one is alive . my mom just tested positive fore neuro endocrine tumor on chromogrananA. what are her chances are developing carcinoid tumors.she has 4 daughters she we all get tested? what is the test we should use? Doctor: Carcinoid tumors are type of neuroendocrine tumor.Why was the CgA ordered.Does she have symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors.CgA is elevated even when carcinoid tumors are present.CgA values are used to aid in diagnosis and mainly to moniter the effect of treatment.With multiple cases in family , its suggestive of a MEN 1 mutation. Consult an oncologist regarding testing for MEN 1 mutations. | 156,067 |
What causes numbness and tingling in hands, blurred vision and numb ear canal? | Patient: I have had numbness and tingling in both of my hands for months now. In the last few weeks I have had my vision go blurry about 3 times lasting between 30 seconds to a couple of minutes. Today my right ear canal has went numb but I can still hear.i have a neurology appt set for a month from now :( In the meantime I m wondering if all of these symptoms could be related. I guess I should also mention I have high blood pressure and I am a 39 year old female. Any input would be appreciated! Doctor: Hello, Yes all these symptoms are related, you have to check your sugar level, need to evaluate for Diabetic mellitus. Check Fasting and Postprandial sugar levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Krishnakanth. K | 120,057 |
What is the redness and pressure in my gums? | Patient: The last couple of days my gums have became red and have receded slighty, they don't bleed and they aren't sore. my root canal that i got about 3 years ago feels like there is pressure on it but it is not acheing. Also my collar bone that i broke about a year ago(it is fully healed) is acheing. My sleep has been messed up for about a week now(purposely because of fire college) and i have been under a lot of stress. Worrying about my teeth is causing a lot of stress as well. I brush twice a day and floss once. Doctor: Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.The gums mentioned suggests chronic gingivitis ( inflammation of the gingiva).I would advice you to visit your local dentist and get your teeth cleaned and follow the post instructions given by the dentist.Use chlorhexidine mouth wash for a while. If the recession still increase or is more prominent after this you will require further treatment from your periodontist.Have a radiograph done of the root canal treated tooth to evaluate the healing status of the tooth.Hope this was helpful.Thanks and regards. | 183,764 |
Had heart attack, into medically induced coma. Having seizures. Chances of brain damage? | Patient: Hello doctor, A close friend of the family recently had a heart attack and was put into a medically induced coma . I read some basic info on it and why it is done. Now my main question is why do patients have seizures during these types of comas and how does affect the brain? Is it normal for the siezures to occur? What are the chances of her having brain damage and what kind of brain function is expected to have during this kind of coma? Thank you, Ana Doctor: Hi, Based on your query, I want to say that generally, coma is not induced for heart attacks. Whether your friend had a cardiac arrest (where the heart beats stop for some time) and was revived. I think this must be the case. Here, the chances of brain recovery depends on the duration for which heart was not beating, until it was revived with resuscitation. Anything more than five minutes results in significant brain damage. The exact damage can be assessed with tests such as EEG and evoked potential studies. Clinical examination by a neurologist can also help in that. Seizures are common in this condition. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist | 150,871 |
Wisdom tooth removed, painful, soreness, turned white, swelling. Why is this happening? | Patient: Hello,I had my right, top and bottom wisdom teeth removed six days ago. The surgery went well but the pain is still pretty bad 6 days later. The pain is mostly coming from my remaining molars biting the inside of my cheeks/gums which have become swollen around the extraction site. The gums around the bottom extraction site, where the stitches are, are extremely sore (it almost feels like a bubble when I touch it with my tongue), and have turned white. Once again, it is extremely painful because I keep on biting down on the area with my remaining molars. Is there anything I can do to lessen the swelling? I will be getting my stitches removed in 2 days. Thanks for your response! Doctor: hi mo thanks for asking your query. complications like pain,swelling and trismus are anticipated after third molar extraction follow post op instructions completely gargle with saline water twice a day for one week it will promotes healing maintain good oral hygiene take antibiotics and analgesics for subsiding infection,swelling and pain. avoid touching the stitches with tongue,and biting your mucosa follow these instructions completely thanks | 188,641 |
Does gum skin falling after tooth extraction indicate dry socket? | Patient: Hi. Wednesday I had two teeth extracted on right side. Upper molar and lower. I have been rinsing with salt and water. This evening something fell out while gently rinsing. Looked like minute piece of gum. pink in color with a bit of whitish stuff in middle. Very small. Yuck....now Im paranoid of dry socket. What could this be? Thank you! No extra pain; however took a generic pain killer Doctor: Hello, Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as you have undergone extraction now you feel of gum skin fell out dont worry these symptoms are not of dry socket and gum skin doesnt fall off after extraction, skin which you feel might be mucoperiosteal flap that might be tear due to extraction . I will suggest you to follow post operative instruction , take antibiotic course prescribed by your dentist . If you notice symptoms of pain and foul smell then consult your dentist for visual oral examination.Hope this will help you. | 182,853 |
How can infected wounds on the feet be treated while suffering from diabetes? | Patient: good day Doctor My brother is diabetic and he has wounds on his feet. they start by being a small pimple and then they burst and they pus coming out of the wounds and the smell coming from the wound is unbearable. what can help him to cure the wounds nomvula Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to multiple ulcers formation which do not subside until blood sugars are controlled. So his diabetic medications need to be reviewed if his compliance to treatment is good. Diabetic ulcers can be of different stages so you must take him to diabetic foot clinic for management. But his sores won't heal, unless sugars are controlled. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | 191,308 |
What causes high blood pressure? | Patient: I am a para T7 complete 48 year old white male, 18 years post injury. I am very active, 6 ft 220lbs. My BP is always 115 / 74. This week it is suddenly 134 / 95! It has been that way the past 3 days, is it a concern? The VA told me to monitor it and that was all.... Shouldl I go to a civilian doctor? Doctor: If your technique of measuring blood pressure is right ... Then need to start some medication ...one reading of high blood pressure not sufficient took start medication | 24,541 |
What causes restlessness in child with DiGeorge syndrome? | Patient: I have a 5 month old child that has been diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome and has been very restless and not eating as well as he should. He is on medication for low calcium issues. I d like to know about the restlessness though could medication cause that or is that another symptom of the syndrome or is it a breathing problem??? Doctor: HelloAs the baby of DiGeorge syndrome are deficient in immunity. The respiratory infection is a common problem.If he is restless and has poor oral acceptance with some breathing problem,consult your pediatrician to rule out any respiratory infection.These baby have increased chance of congenital heart defect. An echocardiography should also be done to rule out any heart disease if there are clinical signs. Regards | 175,593 |
Can duration of intercourse be extended through treatment? | Patient: Hello, I am Hossain from dhaka,bangladesh. I am 42, 5'-9" healthy person. weight 82kg. I have no bad habit like smoking, drinking etc. Blood sugar fasting always normal like <5.5. but I am hypothyroid eating daily three tab Thyrox 0.50microgram. I have deficiency of testosterone hormone so using inj Testanon 15 days interval. At beginning of our conjugal life, I have not enough energy to inter-cross. My wife is not happy from beginning to till date. Occasionally I am using erected pill. Problem : without pill, My penis is not so strong according to need to inter-cross otherwise, in the time of inter-cross penis going to weak. skin of penis is not tight. my sensation(end of the penis) is so high so can not being continue long time. I can use 2 or Max 3 minutes without medicine of sensation. otherwise, my penis is not so long but I did not problem. So my query, Can I enhance my duration and strong my penis by the proper treatment. YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hello .Yes you need to evaluate the cause disorder.It can be just related to your thinking - need to visit psychiatry.could be vascular cause ( blood supply) need to consult Urologist.Can be other diseases related for the cause - Your Physician will help. Do not hesitate to ask, Thank you. | 202,156 |
What is the cause of absent periods after taking Depo shot? | Patient: hi my name is dawn i was on the depo shot for 3yrs 1997-2000 after i stop the shot i didnt have a period for the next 4yrs so i went 7 years with out a period then in 2004 i had a period but i hurt so bad on my left side during my period and down to my left knee. not to mention i havent got pregnant since then and its been 16yrs can u tell me what is going on please Doctor: Depo is a progestin, and thins the lining of the womb. Many women either have light irregular bleeding or no menses while using depo. It can take six months to a year for a normal cycle to resume, but it is out of your system completely by a year. Your irregular/absent menses has another cause such as chronic absent ovulation due to a like of cycling in your hormones. It is important to have the reason looked in to. In some cases uterine cancer can arise from this condition. Please see a competent gynecologist or reproductive endocrinologist. | 225,044 |
What causes elevated bilirubin levels? | Patient: My 17 year old has an elevated direct bilirubin level of 0.4. Additionally, in the past 2 months, he has experienced 3 different episodes of a few hours of severe vomiting and diarrhea, no fever, feels fine after episode is over. Each time it begins in the very early morning hours (3 - 5 am). Thoughts or ideas? Doctor: Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.I can understand your concern for your son.A direct bilirubin of 0.4 is not a thing to worry. The recurrent episodes of vomiting and diarrhoea are a thing to be concerned of.He could have Gastro-esophageal reflux disease , gastritis or gall stone disease. It is difficult to point out a diagnosis without actually examining him.I would suggest you to - not worry- Get an ultrasound of the abdomen done- Get his blood Liver function test , Hemoglobin, total count , ESR , amylase , lipase done- Get an upper GI endoscopy doneGet him to visit a gastroenterologist. He/she can examine him and correlate clinically.Hope this helps.Have a nice day.Regards. | 56,287 |
Suggest remedies for addiction to video games | Patient: My boyfriend spends all night on the computer playing a game till sometimes 10 oclock in the morning and then sleeps all day or when he sees me hes tierd and has to leave early. His mum is worried about him and is asking me to talk to him but i dont no how to go about it i was in a previous relationship and he was addicted to fruit machienes and when ever i braught it up he always said i was nagging. I love my boyfriend but im scared this is getting in the way of us and him getting a job. Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely would like to know what your boy friend is doing except the given description. No education or career related thinking or attitude? Not working? Such people should be forced to work for a living. Automatically they will learn to live and behave properly. In your boy friends case, take him to a psychological counselor before taking him to a d-addiction clinic. A good counseling should set his course good. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. 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. | 206,426 |
What causes skin rash with nausea and dizziness? | Patient: My 13 year old son has been itchy with a hives style rash foe a week now. He keeps getting pyrexias fri night 39.4 and today 38.4. He is nauseated and has a headache he has also been complaining of dizziness and abdominal cramps. He has been I'll since returning from Germany after a school trip Doctor: Hi,The rash may viral in origin most probably,as he suffers from fever,pain in abdomen and emesis. Consult the Dermatologist and pediatrician at a time tobget perfect diagnosis. After thorough examination and investigations,they would treat properly...okHope this helps.Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist | 12,963 |
Is it harmful to take duphaston on 15th day instead of 18th day in IVF cycle? | Patient: I am planning an IVF cycle next month and my doctor has currently put me on Duphaston 10 mg. She had asked me to be on Evatone and also start Duphaston from day 18 but I by mistake started it on day 15, do you think this would be an issue in any way? Am anxious as the IVF injections are planned end June and do not want that to be imapcted because of this 3 day early start of Duphaston Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM .There is no major problem in starting duphastone 3 days early.It won't cause any problem in conception and IVF . But do inform your doctor regarding this. Don't stop duphastone inbetween. Complete its course. Once you conceive it will help for maintenance of early pregnancy. If you don't conceive you will get regular periods. I suggest you to go ahead with your IVF plan.Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil | 42,805 |
What causes vomiting and diarrhea in an infant? | Patient: My 10 mibtj old daughter has been throwing up on and off for 2 days now and having bowel movements about 3 time a day..she has been acting a little strange but I'm not sure if I should take her to the hospital seeing as how she hasn't been crying and has no fever..SUPER PARANOID MOTHER..!! Doctor: Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.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)., | 168,347 |
Polycystic ovaries, on bcp, thyroid problem, using metformin, excessive hair fall. Can biotin will help to stop hair fall? | Patient: I am 30yrs old. i have polycystic ovaries. i was on Bcp. i also had thyriod problem. i was taking 50mcg of eltroxin. now my thyroid level is normal & im not on Eltroxin. i'm currently on Metformin 500mg/ day. i have excessive hair fall for the past 3 months. i would like to know, if Biotin will help me to stop hair fall & grow back my hair. Doctor: Hello,Yes,biotin may help you but you should have not stopped taking eltroxin because generally it has to be taken life long.Also get tested for iron deficiency,VIT D and VIT B 12 deficiency.Take proper amount of calcium.Drink plenty of water and sleep well.Keep away stress by doing regular exercises,yoga and deep breathing exercises.Thanks | 97,801 |
Does ARG 9 increases endometrium and can one conceive ? | Patient: Hello doctor, I am trying to conceive from past 4 years .... i am suffering from PCOD...today i had follicular scan,,,,result is good follicle,but thin endometrium(i.e.6mm).... so my Dr, preferred ARG 9 .....i want to know wether it increases the endometrium....pls let me know dr. Thank you... Doctor: Hi , PCOD is associated with hormonal imbalance , which in turn reduces the hormonal support to the endometrium. I would advice first to Have a controlled diet/ low calories & regular exercise. Weight should be Height in cms -100 or lesser. Try to reduce the fat in middle segment of body. This will correct the hormonal imbalance.ARG 9 is Arginine - which is supposed to improve the blood supply,indirectly increase thickness, but that alone in this situation may not apply. You will need a hormonal support to improve endometrium & also for better chances for baby to implant in uterus & further avoid any early pregnancy bleedingsAll the bestDr.Balakrishnan | 2,334 |
Suggest treatment to avoid unwanted pregnancy | Patient: hi..we had unprotected sex last week..m sure nothing went into her vagina..but my partner is getting varied of pregnant..she dint had i-pill..she is expecting her periods by next two days..IS regestron can be used for early periods and to avoid pregenency..plss help Doctor: Hello dearI understand your concernRogestron will not help to avoid pregnancy.I would suggest to wait for the period.If period will delay by the 8-10 days from the normal expected period date then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to confirm the pregnancy.If it will come positive then you have to consul tht gynecologist to confirm the intrauterine pregnancy by USG scan.Abortion pill containing MIFEPRISTONE FOLLOWED BY MISOPROSTOL will helpful to terminate the pregnancy.Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet and do regular exercise.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar | 223,681 |
What causes lump on neck? | Patient: Hi, I just noticed a lump on my neck. I have been sleeping on the couch for the past 3 days so I thought it might be a knot from sleeping wrong but my neck doesn't hurt. It feels like its under the skin and it doesnt look like a pimple. Its right at the end of my hairline about an inch or so from my spine. How can I tell a knot from a lump or a swollen lymph node? What can I do to get rid of it? Doctor: HIThanks for posting your query. It's very unlikely to be a knot . It is either a subcutaneous swelling like Lipoma or sebaceous cyst or it could be lymph node . Lymph node will be firm to hard in consistency while Lipoma or sebaceous cyst will be soft in consistency. You need to consult your doctor as it requires personal examination to find out what it is . Your doctor will examine it and if required may ask for a test called FNAC. The treatment depends on what the swelling is and hence kindly get evaluated. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask . Regards. | 65,466 |
What causes an occipital lump with tenderness? | Patient: I have been bothered at night with a stiff neck...to the point it wakes me up (left side) and today I noticed that there is a lump on the back of my head, tender to the touch. If I put my palm on my left ear, I can cover the tender area with the middle to end of my fingers. It is quite tender and the more I touch it the more my neck aches. Doctor: thanks for sharing your health concern with us!well, it is just an infected sebaceous cyst or an enlarged lymph node and not to worry much for this. you have to press ice-cubes or cold compress and take some broad-spectrum antibiotics like erythromycin; if not relieving within 7 days then consult some surgeon for aspiration /excision of the material inside; never poke it as this may invite infection! all the best! | 66,785 |
Can i apply foban cream for boil near scrotum? | Patient: Hi Doctor.. I have a boil near my scrotum close to the penis... It has drained some pus out but the surrounding is still hard and I think there's still some pus left. Can I apply foban cream on the opening? Is there any other medication that I can apply like Tea Tree Oil to ease the hardness and remove the pus? Thanks Doctor: HelloThanks for query .You have developed staphylococcal infection of hair follicle (Boil) over genital which has popped off and draining little pus .The hardness around the pimple is due to induration of a subcutaneous tissue around it .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice dailyEnsure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.It should get resolved within a week .Dr.Patil. | 196,877 |
Suggest remedy for Charlie horses in legs | Patient: For the past couple of weeks I have been getting Charlie horses in the upper inside of my legs. Last night I got one in the left leg and just as that started letting up I got one in the right leg which lasted much longer. Today my legs feel weak and sore and I am afraid to try to do too much. I take a Potassium tablet every day. Doctor: hi,I feel you should try contrast bath. the method of performing is pretty simple by starting dipping the leg first in hot for 3 minutes followed by 2 minutes in cold water. repeat this for 5-7 times and end up with hot water dipping.post that try doing some small ankle toe movements and straight leg raise which you can hold up 5-10 counts based on your capacity. repeat straight leg raise for 10-15 times.perform static quadriceps by placing a towel beneath the knee joint and hold up for 10-15 counts and repeat for 10-15 times.post this try doing static hamstrings by placing towel beneath the heel and press with the heal. hold it for upto 10-15 counts and repeat for 10-15 times.I wish you get helped and feel betterthank you | 134,517 |
Suggest treatment for growth on scrotum | Patient: Hello, Just have a question for you. My ex had growths on his scrotal (both of them but only on the sides he said) for 8 years. When we got together, he told me that he got them after he used Nair there. It is still there last time I talked to him (which was about a month or two ago). He has not been to the doctor, but he said that he has looked at pictures and one of the pictures of the genital warts kind of look like one of the growths he has on his scrotal. He said that it does not itch or burn, and has not spread. We did not use protection while I was with him because we were trying for a child. I got tested after being with him for 2 months, for multiple STD s, and everything came out negative. Should I be worried? Doctor: Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Though you have come out negative for STD's, wart can spread from one person to another. So, please take your boy friend/husband to a dermatologist for its removal. All the best. Better to use protection till then. | 200,288 |
What causes stage 4 kidney cancer with high ESR levels? | Patient: my relative had a regular check up-blood,urine,etc. 3 months ago. His ESR was 80. Had absolutely no complaints whatsoever about anything and yet his ESR was 80. Now he has been diagnosed with kidney cancer stage 4. How advanced was his cancer back then and was it treatable in any way? Doctor: hello dear. I appreciate your concern. Stage 4 kidney cancer is an advanced form of cancer. The treatment available is surgery and targeted therapy depending upon the tumor spread and biopsy reports. You should not worry and consult a doctor for early management for better results. Hope that solves your query.regards | 153,031 |
Suggest treatment for pain in elbow | Patient: Hi I have had a terrible pain in my right arm at the front of my elbow where my arm bends, it comes and goes very randomly but when I do have the pain every time I bend it fully or straighten it fully the pain is unbearable but sometime with abit of fiddling about with my hands the pain goes into I bent it again Any ideas would be wonderful Doctor: Hi, The location and movement of a pain gives clues as to what is going on. going from an area in a line implies nerve and the funny bone is actually the ulnar nerve which runs over the outside of the elbow in a groove there. Rest and anti-inflammatories often help, but sometimes very slight surgery to relieve pressure is needed.cannot say in your particular case, but generally, this would be true. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist | 215,195 |
Suggest treatment for depression after the death of a loved one | Patient: I have been treated for depression - eating disorders n the past with Effexor It s been 4 years since I was last treated and have been fine. However my father passed away in November and I am feeling down again. I have never had suicidal thoughts. I just do not have insurance and am a single mom. How can I get treated and back on medication to help get through this grieving time? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your problem and let me say you that it is important that you ask for help. I will suggest to take an appointment with your psychiatrist doctor, to get a professional help and a regular follow up. Taking medication without seeing a doctor is not safe. Hope the best for you. | 204,453 |
What causes mild pricking sensation and blood clots in the legs? | Patient: every night when I sleep I feel very little pinches in both legs and that creates blood in front of my legs.. sometimes 1/2 inch others 1 inch looking very bad... after a week they disappear partially until another pinch and again and again it keeps happening. I put make up so people can not see but I just do not know what causes that. I am 94 years and nothing else its wrong .. I just wonder why? Doctor: Please do following tests: platelet count, prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). If all these 3 tests are normal, then there is high possibility that, you are sufferring from senile purpura. It is just a age related change, which is harmless. It happens because of loss of collagen support to small blood vessels. Please get back with test results. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With regards, Dr. Girish Kamat | 114,571 |
Suggest treatment for severe kidney pain | Patient: i have a pain in my left kidney for 1 week yesterday i done my sonography .sonography result (left kidney show mild separation of pelvicalyceal syatem) and left kidney having swallen . doctor says to me nothing to worry ,just take plenty of water in day everythink is okay.but still i have a pain what i do please suggest me Doctor: Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.CT scan would be very helpful in ur case to rule out stone.Kindly take urologist's opinion as soon as possible.I think this would be helpful to u.Thanking u. | 47,972 |
Trying to conceive. Had spotting, sore breasts and nausea. Pregnancy test report negative. When should I test next? | Patient: My partner and I are trying to conceive. I was on birth control but quit taking it in Novemeber of 2012. That is also when I had my last period. I had spotting about a week and a half ago. My partner and I have been intimate since Saturday night. Since then, my breats have become extremely sore, I am nauseated, and really fatigued. I took a pregnancy test yesterday and it said negative. Do you think I tested too soon? I don t know when to try because of my irregular cycle. Doctor: Hi, If you have not had a period for so long, then you need to see a gynecologist immediately. You need to exclude pregnancy, no doubt, but you also need to exclude other causes like hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovaries, thyroid disorders, weight disturbances and so on. You may take a blood test for pregnancy and also have a trans-vaginal sonogram. Consult your specialist for further care. Good luck. | 5,585 |
Diagnosed with Varicocelle | Patient: Hello Doctor, in my test I have sperm of 3ml, 55 millions/ml, 25% Active, 35% Sluggish and 40% Immotile. In Morphology is 60% normal and 40% abnormal. But my biggest worry is that Pus cells are 15-20 HPF. I have also been diagnostic of Varicocelle in one testicule. Do I have also any Sexual Transmission Disease due to Pus cells?. Can I have children?, if not what is the treatment?. Doctor: HelloThanks for query.Presence of pus cells is suggestive of infection of either Seminal Vesicle or Prostate and needs to be treated with appropriate antibiotic .Get get your semen culture done to trace out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to and start taking appropriate antibiotics as per culture report .Since all other parameters of your semen being normal there is no reason why you should not impregnate your wife.Dr.Patil. | 199,318 |
How can breathing difficulty be treated? | Patient: I have asthma and am having some trouble breathing. I have used my inhaler a few times today and it is better. But I also have a very, very full feeling in my stomach although I have eaten very little today. Any idea what is causing the stomach problems. Thank you. Doctor: Hello! Welcome to HealthCareMagic! Avoid oily and spicy as well as outside junk foods or fast foods. Inhaler is not a permanent cure. It’s a temporary relief. And over a period of time, you will become habituated with it and will need to take more inhalers. You need to start homeopathic medications. For more details Abha arc of life Dr. Kinjal Bhayani. Email address: [email protected]. Contact number: (+91)9173488480 Regards, Dr. Kinajal Bhayani, Homeopath | 98,441 |
Is swelling in the ankle a symptom of a fracture or sprain? | Patient: yesterday i jumped off the last step and landed on an uneven surface. my ankle was inverted and on my way down i heard 3 loud quick cracking sounds. I had severe pain and decreased ROM. I did RICE and the pain went down significantly. its now the next day and my ankle is really swollen and slighlty bruised. but i can still walk on my ankle and the pain is practically gone. except for when i move my ankle a certain way. i dont know if i should spend the time and money to get an xray or just wait it out? could it be sprained or fractured with little pain with weight bearing??? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The swelling can happen both due to fracture or sprain. You need to have an MRI scan for proper diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | 127,265 |
Suggest treatment to control blood sugar | Patient: i am taking glycomate sr igram at night before meal. my fasting sugar was 150-160 range before medication and PP was 170-180. i have strict diet control. after taking medicine for one & 1/2 months now i am feeling sleepy which i do not had earlier. presently my Fastinf sugar is 129-141 anf PP is 140-150. si do Yoga for i/2 hrs, walking for 20 minutes and Gym foe 15 minutes daily. Should i stop medicine. D .mitra age 55 ,male,kolkata india Doctor: Hi Mr. Mitra, As you have not mentioned the duration of your Diabetes specifically,let by your narration my interpretation is you have recently detected Diabetes iabetes approximately one and half month back. You have started on Glycomet Sr 1 gm before dinner, along with you are doing yoga, gym, walk regularly diet control. With all this efforts your blood sugar levels are fairly controlled. I would like to advise_1. Strictly follow Diabetic diet regularly. 2. Continue yoga, gym, walk regularly. 3. Continue Tab Glycomet Sr 1gm after dinner. In fact you can increase the dose upto 1.5 gm and over another 15 days to 2 gm total per day in divided doses preferred to take after meals. (effective dose is approximately 1.75 gm per day) As this medicine rarely decreases blood sugar levels below normal level (rarely causes hypoglycemia) This medicine act on basic pathology of diabetes called insulin resistance. As Diabetes is life long disease, as duration of diabetes increases there may need of additional medicines. 4. You have not mentioned your height and weight so that you should target weight loss according to your height. 5. Certain blood test are important like lipid profile, serum creatinine, HbA1C which denote blood sugar level over period of approximately 120days.Urinary protein creatinine ratio, Fundoscopy to rule out diabetic retinopathy. 6. You should also start medicine for lowering lipids despite your lipid level, if it is in normal range start in basic dose and if in higher doses according to lipid level. 7. Also regular BP checking | 191,958 |
What causes pulsing and kicking sensation under ribcage? | Patient: Im 21 years old, im female and had a child 3 years ago. Im 5ft2 and weigh 9stone. Ive been having a pulsing/beating/kicking sensation on my left side under my ribcage. My friend has also felt it an she said its like mini kicks. But i had my period last month. Theres no way of me being pregnant. Im worried. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Arrhythmia can cause palpitations, tachycardia, pounding heart, kicking sensations etc. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for major heart diseases like arrhythmia. Sometimes, stress and tension can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | 76,901 |
Is it normal to have a bubble on penis head of an infant post circumcision? | Patient: My 1 week old baby got circumcised yesterday. When we got home everything looked raw but normal. This morning when I changed his diaper I noticed a bubble on the side of the head of the penis. Is this normal or should I take my baby to the doctors office? Please help Doctor: Yes after circumcision there may be ballooning at the edges where incision was made post surgery , once healing starts it will disappear gradually over next 7 to 8 days. not to worry. | 166,426 |
Throat sore, white stuff on tonsils, enlarged, swollen. Could it be the cause of the white patches. Allergies? | Patient: Hey, my throat is very sore and i have white stuff on my tonsils, my tonsils are usually pretty enlarged they look like that may be slightly swollen. I however had jist given head and would like to know if that could be the cause of the white patches . Could it be from allergies? Or is it most likely tonsillitis? Please help Doctor: Hey. Thanks for writing at HCM. Well indulging in certain practices maybe pleasurable but it's not very healthy. Could lead to various problems.Could you tell me if you are feeling any discomfort? With tonsils enlarged and the patches seen on it, an inflammatory process like this will cause discomfort like difficulty swallowing,talking and pain in throat. That is it could be tonsillitis. | 103,774 |
Severe back pain while sleeping, frequent urination, little bloody discharge. Clear of kidney infection. Any ideas? | Patient: hi lately i have severe lower back pain it only seems to occur during the night waking me up at least 10 times .i also notice i go to the loo every time i lie down at night .i have started spotting blood as i wipe but it has stopped i have been checked for kidney infection last month and that was clear i am worried now please try diagnose me thank you Doctor: Hello Thanks for using HCM Forum As you didnt mention your age , it is important regarding your problem. As i can understand Low back pain followed by spotting usually present in case premenstrual tension but it occures in cyclic pattern , if there is not like this you should go for the X-ray LS spine and abdominal sonography examination. ok take care | 112,797 |
Suggest treatment for difficulty in getting pregnant | Patient: hi, i m married for 2 years and i m trying for a babyfor the last one year, i and my husband have take all the tests, everything is normal, i m vexed now plz suggest me wat to do and also suggest good gynec in bangalore, thanks in advance. JUDY DENIS Doctor: Hello,Check your serum TSH, serum prolactin, and follicular study after taking Clomiphene from day 2 with gonadotropins. If needed meet gynecologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal Agarwal | 228 |
What causes persistent dizziness and fatigue? | Patient: When I make the slightest movement eg bending, walking 10 steps, lifting my arms for 30 seconds etc, I feel dizzy, everything spins, deeply fatigued and breathe heavily. I have to sit down or lie down for a good five minutes before I recover. When I am sitting and working on the computer am fine and it can be for hours it doesn t matter. I am just fine. Doctor: Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to different possible causes: a metabolic disorder, heart failure, a lung disorder, chronic anemia, etc..For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your GP and performing some tests to investigate for the possible causes: - a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound- a chest X ray study and pulmonary function tests- complete blood count - fasting glucose- blood electrolytes- kidney and liver function tests- vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels- thyroid hormone levels. If all the above tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as a possible cause of your troubles. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida | 142,376 |
What causes pressure in the head and dizziness? | Patient: I have been suffering from a pressure in my front forehead that includes dizziness. This has been going on for years. My doctor gives me nasal spray buy it doesn’t help. Flushing out my sinus with warm soapy water does provide temporary relief. I don’t think my sinus is congested. They feel dry. Note, I’m a gym pool swimmer. I find it hard to concentrate. This is a problem. How do I find relief? Thank you Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms could be related to tension type headache. Anyway, I recommend performing a sinus X ray study and sinus discharge bacterial culture to exclude a possible sinus infection first. If all these tests result normal, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | 141,211 |
Suggest remedy for bad breath | Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hello, I am very embarrassed and feel sick even talking about the following: I have suffered from bad breath since my teens. I am now 40! I have thick saliva like substance at the back of my throat and on the roof of my mouth. I was a severe asthmatic as a child but when I came to Australia it disappeared..I was 5. I do smoke but don't drink. I am very social but shy away from sitting next to people. I have mastered chewing gum without anyone realising that I have gum in my mouth. I have been to all the dentists, spent a fortune at the periodontist so my problem is not with my teeth or lack of oral hygiene. My mouth is dry even though I feel like I do produce sufficient saliva. I am always bloated and recently can't stop burping air (not very lady like). Air gets stuck in my chest and I feel uncomfortable as I try to hold it in if I am in public. Please, please help me. I at times feel like giving up on life as all I want is to be with people without worrying about them knowing or in my mind finding out that I have bad breath (they probably already know). Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.Nothing get frustrated about halitosis. The most common causes for bad breath or halitosis could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary to gum or tooth infection or any respiratory tract infection like sinusitis or gastrointestinal disorders. Since you are telling it is not gum infection, consult a pulmonologost and gastro enterologist to rule out respiratory tract and gastrointestinal disordersif it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash.if it is tooth infection get the tooth restored.I hope my answer will help you, take care. | 183,219 |
How to treat nephrotic syndrome? | Patient: hi doctori want to ask you about my brother who is having high blood pressure yesterday he had a 24 hour urine test in which his count was high doctor asked to redo the test next week is above 6 ft and well built.wat are the treatment for Nephrotic Syndromehe Doctor: For your information it seems to be nephritic syndrome not nephrotic syndrome. Treatment of which depends on the cause of it. So you should consult nephrologists . he will do total work up to find the cause.Treatment of nephrotic syndrome is corticosteroids. | 48,017 |
How to treat hair fall? | Patient: hi i m meghnath. my age is 24 . i m lossing my hair from past 4 years . i took doctors treatment even after that i m lossing my hair till this days . so now i think within a year i will get bald . so i m in so stress. can i get my all hair back again Doctor: Hi, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair fall which seems to be due to environmental factors, hormonal changes, fungal infection, improper cleanliness, and could be due to stress. Need not to worry. I would suggest you avoid excessive stress and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Maintain proper hygiene of your scalp and wash hairs every alternative day and take Indian gooseberry powder half spoon. Consult dermatologist once for proper examination. A doctor may prescribe Minoxidil preparations and along with that multivitamin tablets rich in biotin, Vitamin A and E. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist | 9,917 |
What causes cold chills,numbness in extremities and headache? | Patient: I am a 31 year old female with a recent history of unusual symptoms including the following: cold chills, numbness in extremities (especially left side) especially hands, arms, legs and feet, cramping in left hand and foot causing hand and foot to turn inward and draw up with toes and fingers crossing over one another. Headaches occasionally with these symptoms, and sometimes diarrhea after one of these spells . I went to the er and they told me I was having symptoms of a TIA or mini stroke. I had an mri which showed nothing serious and the er doctor told me it was possibly a nerve disorder such as lupus or MS and recommended I see a neurologist. I currently do not have insurance and they told me that they could run hundreds of thousands of dollars in tests but without a starting point, it would be very costly and they might not even be able to tell me after that. I was wondering if you could tell me what these symptoms sound like to you? Doctor: Hi, You need a detailed evaluation. The most likely condition to exclude would be multiple sclerosis, for which MRI of brain and spine should be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist | 139,916 |
What does my kidney function test report indicate? | Patient: I am a diabetic my uric acid levels are 6.2.. My other kidney functions are normal My fasting diabetes is 118 while after FOOD sugar is 113..my hBA1C IS 6.3. Ive got a severe gout attack..Do I need medication !! Can I try short term medication FOR CONTROLLING URIC ACID. Please help I am in pain. Doctor: Dear Patient,sure you can do. Allopurinol, 100 or 300 mg/day (8 PM) is an excellent and costless remedy. However, it should be graded depending on renal function. | 46,120 |
What does the following follicular study report suggest? | Patient: 1day of period15july last day of period23july2017,on 26july rt ovary follicule size- 8mm rt ovary follicule size-19mm, took hcg 10,000 injection on july 29.did usg on 02august2017 and no matured follicule seen. Did both follicules raptured am i going to have twins ?? Doctor: Hi I think you had one dominant follicle in left ovary which has got ruptured. 8 mm follicle can't rupture. So, you can take progesterone like duphaston or susten for next 2 weeks and get a pregnancy test done after that. Hope it helps. | 40,756 |
Sperm release problems, ejaculation of small amounts, low pressure. Cure for condition? | Patient: ive been facing some problems with sperm release for about one month. Before, when my sperm ejaculate it goes for a long distance with a high pressure and a big amount. Now, when my sperm ejaculate it only goes for a too short distance not even more than 5cm with a low pressure and short amount of sperm. why is that happening, and how can i cure it and become like i was? Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. You should not worry much about such things. Ejection length depends on just one factor, and that is the viscosity of the semen. If the viscosity is less, or semen is watery, it ejects for a long distance. If semen is thick, it is sticky, it travels lesser distance.Along with age, the quantity of semen and viscosity decreases. Emotions, anxiety, stress, fatigue etc are also other factors. Bur there will not be any problem for the effectiveness of semen. I sincerely advice you that you have nothing to worry.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | 203,802 |
What causes throat pains and vomiting? | Patient: My 14 yr old son is 1 yr diagnosed with underactive thyroid.. It is still unstable, he went from 25mg eltroxin to 150mg in 10mths. He also was diagnosed with Gilberts disease. He is very fit and plays competive football however, for the last 2 games he had become unwell on the pitch. He feels there is something in his throat and has chest pain (ecg ruled out any abnormal activity) and today vomited black.. Thank you Doctor: Thank you for posting query @ HCMvomiting blood (hematemesis) is an emergency.it has many causes like gastritis, gastric ulcer disease, liver disease (but its unlikely here, duodenal ulcer, mallory weiss tear....) visit hospital and try to fix an apointment with a gastroenterologist asap and he needs to undergo gastroscopy immediately.also check his liver function test (liver enzymes) and complete blood cell countif any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik | 54,403 |
Should bilateral PCO be treated for getting conceived? | Patient: Hi Dr, I am 25yrs old and my husband is 30.We got married last year(Aug 2010).we didnt try for child for past 1 yr (till july 2011).Now we are trying for child. Recently i went to Gyno as i had irregular periods(usually i will get by 35- 40 days).she diagonalised that i am having bilateral PCO after hormonal study and Scan. Whether i need to under treatment for this. or we can try normally.That Dr asked me to take progynova - 2mg and we did follicular study too. In the result, we found Egg is growing, at 17th day she gave injection to broke also. Whether i need to follow this procedure again ? Or else we can try without any medication ? Height - 155 cm Weight - 66kg Doctor: WELCOMETRATMENT OF PCOS WILL HELP YOU TO CONCEIVE EARLY...BETTER YO TAKE TREATMENT TO IMPROVE YOUR FERTILITY OUTCOME...REDUCE WEIGHT TO IMPROVE OUTCOME OF YOUR TREATMENT.THANKS | 3,936 |
Pressure below the naval after getting gall bladder removed. Is it a part of the healing process? | Patient: I had my gallbladder removed 2 weeks ago. I have been experiencing pressure below my navel and the tops of my legs. I had a champagne last night for the first time and it seemed to make it worse. I am seeing my doctor this afternoon again about the pressure problem. Should I be concerned or is this part of the healing process? Doctor: Hello! Thank you for the query. Your pain can be caused by umbilical hernia (if the surgery was done laparoscopically) or urinary tract infection. This is not the part of healing process. Sometimes fluid accumulation around the navel can cause such symptoms as well. The skin becomes tender and painful in this area. You should have abdominal ultrasound performed, urine analysis and blood work done. Hope this will help. Regards. | 59,431 |
What causes sensation to urinate and unable to get erection? | Patient: My husband has been unable to get an erection for the last month. He says the only thing that seems different is after a bowel movement he has a sensation that he needs to urinate but he will not urinate if he does it is very little. He urinates normally otherwise. What could be wrong. Doctor: Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Any Painful lesions/infections over there can cause temporary sexual dysfunctions. The symptoms of frequent urination and urgency is mainly suggestive of urinary tract infections and can also be due to prostate problem. So, please provide your age details and other related symptoms like any burning sensations while passing urine, vomiting, fever etc for further suggestions. You can also visit your doctor for urine test. All the best. | 200,022 |
Suggest treatment for poor memory in an autistic | Patient: My grandson has A typical Autism & recently diagnosed with Bipolar however no tests have been do. I thought there would be a few tests done & maybe a brain scan especially as he (10yrs old ) has a soft spot still on his head also needed to be resuscitated after a bleed from circumcision. He has become very angry & frustrated as he says things don t stay in his head. We are desperate for some help . Doctor: Hello, Welcome to Health Care MagicI can understand your concern. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder of brain and it can't be diagnostic home without proper evaluation of a psychiatrist. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and showing poor memory. CT scan is a test that can detect any morphological lesion in brain but it is not used to detect bipolar disorder or autism. The diagnosis of these diseases are made by clinical evaluation only. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for treatment of his condition. Medicines like risperidone, sodium valproate can help to reduce aggression of bipolar and autism.For memory problems and poor concentration medicines like piracetam, Memantin can help to improve condition. Consult his psychiatrist for prescription.Thanks | 206,115 |
What causes a annoying pain on stomach above the belly button? | Patient: Hi I just recently today I was playing volleyball. When I got home I felt an annoying pain on my stomach just above the belly button. It feels like a small lump and it's slightly painful when I press on it. What could be the cause and should I be concerned? Doctor: pain just above belly button I feel could be due to peptic disease or you have played after a long time.without exercise body tend to week a you develop pain in and muscles on sudden activitieswhy pepitic diasease because most common cause of pain in that area.fluids, proper meal will take care of youwish you luck | 128,607 |
How to get rid of raynaud's disease? | Patient: My son, age 36 just found out last Jan. he has Raynauds diease, yes cold has affected him, but also intense Heat. He just signed up for a Culinary class and the heat, and carrying large vats of hot water have affected his hands. Help, the school doesn't believe him tha t intense heat affect his Raynaud's diease. Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM,Raynauds disease is a chronic autoimmune disease and has a waxing and waning course.Preventive measures have to be followed to prevent the occurrence of symptoms.Steroids are the mainstay of treatment and a regular course is required to control the disease process.Avoiding extremes of temperature is important else the disease can be precipitated.Thus, use had gloves to avoid the direct contact with hot and cold items.Thanks and take careDr Shailja Puri | 115,442 |
What are the best steps to conceive? | Patient: Respected Sir, I am trying to conceive since 2009 but i can't, my doctor did follicular test and when follicle comes to 20x19 she gave me a rupturing injection exactly saturday 10.30 am when we supposed to be in contact what are the steps we have follow to get success. thank you sir Doctor: Hi.After shots are given for the follicle to mature, you can start having sexual intercourse everyday for the next 2-3 days. But please also ask the treating doctor such important questions, do not feel shy in any way.Best wishes. | 1,225 |
How can PTSD be managed? | Patient: I have a medical diagnosis of ptsd from trauma during 12yrs married to alcoholic, it was verbal, emotional, mental abuse. I just experienced an episode, have had them before and familiar with what happens to me. It s fear and terrifying with current boyfriend. Told him i could no longer be with him. He made remark why would I want to be with someone who reminded me of my ex husband. Is there any way to help him understand what really occurred to me? He is 70yrs old and quite narrow minded. Should I let sleeping dogs lie? I d really like him to understand and not be flippant about something that doesn t deserve being taken seriously. I don t have a working email address, haven t been able to access for 5yrs. Have a phone number will that work? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can explain the situation and real reasons directly to him. If he cares about you then he will definitely understand your point. No need to anticipate why he wouldn't understand your point. Just remain relaxed, explain to him and then you will be stress free. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | 204,199 |
What causes lesion on frontal lobe of brain? | Patient: Over the past three years, always around November, I get a new symptom that requires me to go to the doctors. First my hands went numb, they passed it off as carpal tunnel. The next year, I had muscle spasms in my neck and hands. They said it was nothing. This past year I went in for a reoccurring blind spot in my eye. They found nothing. An MRI showed a lesion on my frontal lobe, but they said it wasn t wnough to make a fuss about. My first cousin has MS, and my grandpa has Parkinson s. Could it be some sort of immune disorder they are ignoring? I m a relatively healthy 23 year old female so I don t think they are taking this as seriously as they should be. Doctor: Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I would like to have more information on the nature of the lesion found in your MRI. You should know that there are different sequences in MRI exam, which can orientate towords the nature of the lesion (white matter gliosis, inflammation, vascular or tumor). Your symptoms don't seem to be related to a lesion on the frontal lobe. Numbness in both hands is not caused by any lesion in this region of the brain. The spasms of your neck muscles too. I recommend you to perform a cervical spine x ray and routine blood test for inflammation, which could be related to this clinical scenario.Regarding the heredity for MS, I would say that the probability for you to have MS when a first cousin has it, is very low. While Parkinson has other symptoms and no brain lesion in MRI. So I think you should not worry about heredity in this situation. Hope to have been of help!Greetings! Dr. Aida | 144,924 |
What causes blood in urine and low hemoglobin level? | Patient: A friend of mine is seeing blood while urinating, it s about 3 days now, sometimes the colour of the urine become dark red or something very light pink. And recently after a blood test of his, the haemoglobin drops to 8.5 and in urine test there were positive leukocytes like ++ found. And the rest of the results were normal like creatinine and LFT but protein were 5g in the test but no bacteria were found. So please tell what eaxtly is it. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Presence of leukocytes indicates infection. 2. Urine culture will be more useful than microscopy confirmation of bacteria. Get urine culture and sensitivity done to identify appropriate antibiotic for treatment. 3. Blood in urine, wont cause so much anemia. Your friend was already anemic. Get a complete hemogram and based on it, appropriate treatment can be started. Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. | 116,295 |
Noticed a wound on anal canal like a pin prick when moved | Patient: A wound on my anal canal stung like a pin prick when my anus moved in a way that it spread open. There was a fleshy bulb of skin on the anal area, but the next day it was moderately fine, ie, no pain. However, inside my anus there was an off-white substance resembling a seed, what was it? Doctor: Hello ,I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.I afraid of hemorrhaids in you.The symptoms you have mentioned is appear to be like piles. As you are constipated on day first you feeled it more clearly. But on second day when your bowels are alright the symptoms are just disappeared.I advice you to take the surgery for your piles.Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArunWe wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you,Dr. Arun TankIf you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer | 37,198 |
Suggest remedy for decreased platelet count while treating for dengue | Patient: Hi doctor, My wife is detected with dengue and hospitalized since last 5 days. Her platelet counts for these 5 days are, 1.51, 1.68, 1.22, 1.39, 0.81 lacs respectively. She got her periods on 2nd day of hospitalization. Doctors are saying shes recovering and treatment is on correct path. But decreased count is worrying me. Can u tell me if she's recovering well? Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You wife os suffering from dengue. There is no definite treatment for dengue. What we can do is symptomatic treatment. She needs plenty of intravenous fluid and hct and platelet count monitoring only. Her platelet count is ok. Nothing to worry much about that. Treatment is ok. It will take one week to recover. Then she will recover automatically. If her platelet count goes below 20000 then only platelet transfusion is needed. Otherwise nothing to worry. Just be relaxed. 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. | 114,721 |
Will alcohol consumption reacts with medicines? | Patient: Hi! I have been prescribed Rozavel 10mg permanently. I also take Telma 20 mg. I am worried about the side effects of the drug though i know its good for reducing cholestrol. I have been asked to take it half an hour before dinner which is normally the time for some wine, does it react with such drinks? Doctor: Hi,It is not safe to consume wine while on telma and rozavel. Alcohol (wine) and telma may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and / or changes in pulse or heart rate.Further, alcohol may decrease the cholesterol lowering effect of rozavel. In view of the above it is better to avoid consuming alcohol or alcohol containing beverages like wine while taking these medications.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | 83,953 |
What causes breathlessness during exertion while on Lisinopril for BP? | Patient: I take a 20mg of lisinopril daily and my BP stays around 120/80. The problem is when I exert (I am a land surveyor and hike in the hills a lot surveying) it feels like I immediately get out of breath and I ve been doing this a long time. I m 58, thought I was in great shape but this past year has had me sucking more wind than ever. Is my heart o.k.? Doctor: Hello, Your symptoms could be related to low blood pressure or low physical performance. Nevertheless, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate other possible causes underlying your complaints: - a chest X-ray study and pulmonary function tests to investigate for a lung disorder - complete blood count for anaemia - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance. It is also important to closely monitor your heart rate and blood pressure values during these episodes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | 17,790 |
What causes squeezing feeling in lower back of lungs when coughing? | Patient: I have had a cough for 2 weeks now. Low grade fever and just feel weak. I completed a zpack yesterday and my lungs sound clear. However everyte I cough I have a squeezing feeling in the lower back part of my lungs, being New Years and dr office is closed should I be concerned enough for a ER visit Doctor: Any cough lasting for more than 2 weeks should not be ignored. On top of that you also have fever. Hence I suggest you consult your PCP for a complete check up. | 78,308 |
What causes pain in shoulder? | Patient: Hi I m 17, 5 9 ~145lbs, pretty healthy male. I was playing badminton earlier today and it seems like I popped/dislocated my shoulder. I thought it was just temporary so I took a 5min rest then went back to playing, a few minuted later it popped again. It hurts to stretch it or move it right now and I can t lift much with it. I didn t do anything after hurting it other than resting (I hear some people pop it back into place and other stuff like that, I didn t do and don t know how to do any of these things). Any tips? Doctor: Hello,A dislocation shoulder is very painful situation,on first instance one may be unable to get it normal without assistance of your doctor.It can be either a recurrent dislocation of shoulder or a rotator cuff injury.I will advise you to not to wait and consult to your orthopedic doctor for evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon | 120,528 |
What could fluttering heart with painful and discolored arms mean? | Patient: my hand left started turning blue 1 month 1\2 ago, yesterday i felt dizzy, nausea, flushed hand was real purple,bad chest pains,7 MY LEFT ARM NEVER FELT LIKE IT DID, SO I WAITED FINALLY TOLD MY SISTER WHO IS A NURSE, SHE SAID I NEEDED 2 GO 2 HOSPITAL, WAITED AWHILE GOT WORSE SO I WENT THEY WERE GOOD DID LOTS OF TEST ALL SHOWED GOOD, HAVE TO GO 4 A STRESS TEST 4 THE TICKER THE DR. SAID IN A FEW DAYS WELL HE GAVE ME ADVAN SO MY HEART WOULD STOP FLUTTERING CAUSE IM FEELN & TELLN HIM BUT NOT SHOWING ON ekg. SO THAT CALMED MY FLUTTER DOWN, THEY WERE GONNA KEEP ME BUT MY LAST BLOODWORK WAS GOOD, SO I CAME HOME GOT UP AFTER BOUT 3 HRS MY HEART IS FLUTTERING OUT LIKE A MAD MAN IT IS SCARY & DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO & MY LEFT ARM STILL HURTS. Doctor: Hello, The bluish purple skin discoloration means either you are suffering with some internal bleeding or specific type of anemia. Kindly get a holter monitoring done to evaluate intermittent atrial flutter or any other arrhythmia. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist | 17,838 |
Does mild mitral valve prolapse with tricuspid regurgitation progress? | Patient: Hi, I have been suffering from severe chest pain since puberty, headaches and dizziness, fatigue and shortness of breath with the slightest exertion and more recently palpitations (I am currently in my mid twenties). I have been diagnosed with mild mitral valve prolapse with trivial mitral regurgitation and mild tricuspid regurgitation. My EF=70% Is this likely to progress? What should be done about these symptoms? Doctor: MVP may lead to excessive stress on the papillary muscles, which,in turn, leads to dysfunction and ischemia of the papillary muscles andthe subjacent ventricular myocardium. Rupture of chordae tendineaeand progressive mitral annular dilation and calcification contribute to valvularregurgitation, which then places more stress on the diseased mitralvalve apparatus, thereby creating a vicious circle.However the clinical course is most often benign and most patients are asymptomatic and remain so for their entire lives.Initial MR severity is the primary predictors of progression.In your case LVEF (70%) is excellent and long-term course is likely to be benign .Beta blockers sometimes relieve chest pain and control palpitations. | 20,564 |
Suggest treatment for lump on the legs | Patient: I have a mass on my shin bone, for many years. It hasn't bothered me really, never had a doctor to look at it, because I heard if it doesn't hurt and the mas moves then it's just a cyst. But now I have another one and the leg that has the cyst is starting to hurt. And I found another mass at the bottom of the same leg and it does hurt. Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult doctor and get done clinical examination of your swellings and ultrasound of swellings. Possibility of neurofibromas are high. Osteoid osteoma is also another possibility. Both these are benign bone swellings. And usually no treatment is required but if they are enlarging in size or in number or become painful or restrict movements then surgical removal is needed. Since you are having multiple swellings with pain, better to get done surgical removal. But first consult doctor and diagnose them. | 65,273 |
What should be done after accidental intake of kerosene by a child? | Patient: my son 3yrs old had consumed kerosene at 8 am, today but we forced to do vomiting, and the out come was the mix of kerosene,then went for doctor,they saw and asked for chest xray,report was clear ,when he did poty smell of kerosene was there. again we went to doctor he suggested xray again at 4pm,there the xray was fine.he is fit and active.playing,please suggest wht to do next.,is he out of danger Doctor: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. You must give him Charcoal -1,5 tablet daily for 5 days for absorption toxins and kerosene, keep him hydrated with plenty of water, check blood and urine tests to exclude any toxical complications.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you and baby good health. | 172,906 |
Suggest treatment for infection in the groin area | Patient: HI i am a 30 year old Indian working in the Gulf. for the past one year i have a skin condition/infection in my groin area near the anal hole about 2 inches away. its sore and red with a boil like bulge. it gets dried sometime and sometimes filled with water like substance especially when i wash that area with a water spray. it also bleeds sometime when the spray hits that area. till now i have not detected any puss in that area. i keep my self clean and bathe twice a day. but this condition somehow does not seem to cure. i have not really tried any medication till date. Doctor: Hi,From history it seems that you might be having fistula in ano giving rise problem often.Due to sinus formation there might be leaking of some exudate or pus and refilling again.There is another possibility of having some local skin condition like dermatitis or eczema.Consult surgeon and get examined.Meanwhile after proper cleaning apply triple action or antibiotic cream.Ok and take care. | 31,181 |
Is there any surgery to become a female from a shemale ? | Patient: i know a friend and i wanna help her, but her problem is she is shemale and wish to become all female, is it dangerous if get operation? I know she is not her faulty. Please any doctors knows it, can help be her? Doctor: Hi! Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.com.A sex change procedure from male to female or vice versa involves changing the genitalia as well as other physical attributes like breasts or body hair. It is a fairly expensive process and costs upwards of Rs 1.5 lakh for male to female, and about Rs 4 lakh for female to male operations.It involves hormone therapy and multiple operations, done in stages.But before that, the patient has to be counselled about the physical and social fallout of sex change and a psychiatrist has to give his approval that he or she is indeed ready to undergo the procedure.Also familial support can go a long way to help such people.Please ask your friend to go to counselling session,get the pros and cons of such a procedure and then only proceed further.take care. | 215,007 |
How should AKT-4 kit be used for the treatment of tuberculosis? | Patient: Hello sir! about 4 month my wife got operation her left breast and the result was TB, the doctor advice us AKT-4 tablets, until 2 months we use that bablets as the doctor instruction, but after 2 months we dont know how to use the tablets. let me advice. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for the query. Tuberculosis treatment consists of 2 months AKT-4 kit that contains ethambutol, pyrazinamide, isoniazid and rifampin. After 2 months of the treatment a patient should stop ethambutol, pyrazinamide and continue isoniazid and rifampin for more 4 months. The standard of care consists of 6 months. The treatment is extended more than 6 months if a patient has special conditions (eg, miliary TB, meningitis, osteomyelitis). Please, visit your doctor for the prescription of the other 2 medications (isoniazid and rifampin). Please note that long time use of isoniazid may cause numbness, prickling, tingling or burning pain in feet or hands (peripheral neuropathy), therefore your doctor may prescribe pyridoxine for the prevention of these side effects.I hope I have answered your question. Please, feel free to ask me more in HCM if there is anything else you need to know. Thank you,Dr.Malik | 29,405 |
Whis is the best alternate for advair other than dulera for asthma? | Patient: i have a question about my asthma medicine. i was taking advair for a few years. it was working great till my insurance change and couldnt use advair anymore and switched me to dulera, which is not controlling my asthma. when i was using advair never had to use my rescue inhaler now that im on dulera i have to use my rescue inhaler more often. what should i do? Doctor: Hi, I appreciate your concern . Actually Dulera contains formoterol & mometasone and Advair contains fluticasone & salmeterol. Though both contain anti-asthma drugs ,but they differ in there potency and duration of action . In case your symptoms were well controlled with Dulera , it is better you continue taking it . In case your insurance company does not provide you Dulera, then you can try increasing the frequency of usage of Advair,which might help.You can also try taking drugs like Montelukast for asthma maintanence and prophylaxis Hope it helps. | 102,589 |
What is the treatment for urinary infection in a child? | Patient: Hi doctor My 11 month old daughter has a urine infection and is on antibiotics for 7 days then a smaller dose until her hospital appointment . She finished her 7 days course yesterday so i tested her urine sample with a strip and it is showing high levels of blood. Is this cause for concern as her appointment at hospital is 1 month away and I am really worried Regards Zoe Doctor: Hi, What is the color of the urine? If it is normal by seeing and if it is tolerable and you can give antibiotics. If she is having fever and pain during urination then your child may need an ultrasound scan examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician | 161,709 |
What causes fever? | Patient: My 5 year old daughter is on her 4th day of Ritalin and clonidine prescribed by her paediatrician for ADHD... Today her resting heart rate is at 140 and she has a fever of 102. We are seeing her Paed tomorrow morning at 11... Just wondering if we are ok to wait it out for the night. I just gave her 2ml of infant Tylenol for her fever. She is 33 lbs. Doctor: Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.33 lbs is equal to 15 kg.Tylenol dose is 15 mg/kg body weight.Tyelenol 5 ml contains 125 mg of paracetamol.Hence you should give 10 mi/dose instead of 2 ml every 6 hourlyAlso tepid sponging along with tylenol will help reducing the temperature faster.You can see your pediatrician as usual the next day.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics | 180,336 |
Suggest treatment for lower chest pain | Patient: Hello my name is Tom, and at 5:38am on July 30th (today) I woke up with pains in my lower chest/ upper, and middle belly area, and I started to freak out. I looked up symptons of apendicitis and some of them are loss of apetite, nausea, belly pain... I have these three. I was just wondering if there was any worry, my mom said that its just a stomach ache and that it will pass, but ive never had a stomach like this before. The time right now is 6:27am. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having acute gastritis because appendicitis is much more severe.So take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Your symptoms will definitely improve. If not improving in 2-3 days then get done ultrasound abdomen to rule out appendicitis.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | 71,781 |
Is sperm count of 48 millions with 0% motility normal? | Patient: Hello Doctor, I have done semen analysis and my report shows 48 millions sperm count / ml wothe below details: Volume: 0.8 ml Morphology 65% Motility: 0% Motilty is 0% and sluggishly motile is 5% , so is serious problem or what is needed to be done? Regards, Ismail Doctor: Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic!No motility of 0% is abnormal. You may need to wear loose underwear, take a bath with cold water and get a scrotal ultrasound with Doppler to check for varicocoeles. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes. | 201,379 |
What can be done in case ulna nerve is hurt? | Patient: nerve hi, I injected my tricep with a syringe thus hurting the ulna nerve. i have no feeling or co-ordination of my small and ring finger. my arm was inflamed but sinve then the inflamation has gone down but the numbness is still there. this happend 3 weeks ago. what should I do? Doctor: Hello,The injections isn't working and it seems clearly like a nerve entrapment. You may need surgery to get a definitive treatment.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician | 83,753 |
What causes tightness,tingling and numbness under the rib cage? | Patient: my 26 year old son is for past 3 weeks is complaining about tighness tingling and numbness under his left rib cage. No pain. He says it comes and goes and he doesn t feel it at all when he is lying down. He is very atletic and plays major basketball and baseball. Is this a common problem Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases for his symptoms because left sided chest discomfort is common in heart diseases. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes in young age, stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on it's solution. He may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, he will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. | 76,474 |
How can severe pain in the buttocks after an injury be treated? | Patient: I slipped and landed on my derriere a couple of nights ago. There was no pain at first, but now it is quite bad. I gave been icing, talking Advil, and resting. But the pain remains pretty much disabling. And, to make things worse, my two daughters and I have tickets to see the Eagles concert next Tues nite, I ws planning to go to a clinic tomorrow to have it looked at and, hopefully, get an injection of anasaethia to get me through the upcoming festivities. Do you have advice about that? I m feeling desperate and mad at myself, not to mentioned depressed about the whole thing!!! Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Fall on buttocks followed by pain in that area may be due to muscle injury or tendon or ligament injury or possible of disc herniation and injury etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please use cold and hot compression , use NSaids to relieve pain. Please consult your orthopedics he will examine and take X-ray and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | 127,593 |
What causes white spot on tip of tongue in a baby? | Patient: My 12 month old baby has had a small white spot on the side tip of his tongue. It doesn t bother him but it s been there for at least 6 months. He has had a milk protein allergy and the doctor originally thought it was thrush. Just needed some insight on what could cause this. Doctor: Hi, white spot since 6 month of age could be geographical tongue. In geographical tongue white spots in different patterns are present since birth. This is a normal thing and no treatment is required for this. If this had been an infection than it would have spread more. So, i think that its geographical tongue and you should not worry about this. Good day. | 170,520 |
Trying to conceive. Prescribed sitrodin shots, fertigyn injections. Will they help me conceive? | Patient: hello, i am 27years old female, ihave been trying to get pregnant from last 2 months, on my 13th day of cycle i went to a gyne. and she prescribed me sitrodin injection. i took 2 sitrodin shots and now i am being told to take fertigyn injection. may i know what are the results of these injections , will i be pregnant or not? if yes in how many days i will get the result? Doctor: Hello I appreciate your query. I assume that you are undergoing infertility treatment, and that too COH ( controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.) In this procedure, you are first given gonadotropins ( hormones that cause release of multiple follicles - eggs from your ovaries ). This is the injection Sitrodin as mentioned by you. Then, when mature follicles ( eggs ) are ready in your ovaries, Injection HCG is given to cause ovulation - that is rupture of mature egg/eggs from the ovaries. This is the injection Fertigyn that you have been advised. Hence, if you are under treatment of a proper infertility specialist, who has evaluated your case, and decided the need for such a treatment protocol, then you should not worry. There are side effects to such treatment, but you must go for proper counselling for the same. Also, to maximize chances of conception after taking such stimulation, you should go for an IUI ( intra uterine insemination ) also. Please consult your treating specialist for further information. You will know the results of the treatment almost two weeks after your IUI.. that is around the date of your next expected period. All the best. | 43,843 |
What is the treatment for scaphoid fracture? | Patient: I had a query scaiphoid fracture original X-ray clear but clinical symptoms present 2 week follow up clear was told to gradually reduce wearing of splint however since doing so I have now got increased pain at base of thumb area , aching and occasional pins and needles . Is there a chance it may still be broken if X-rays did not pick it up? Doctor: Hello,I have studied your case. Scaphoid fractures are difficult to unite. If you are still having pain in wrist than I would recommend you to get CT scan of the wrist to see if there is still fracture non union.If there is non union than you might need surgery to take care of this fracture. I would recommend you to not to delay this as there is chances of avascular necrosis of the scaphoid leading to wrist arthritis. I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other follow up questions.thanks | 138,830 |
What do bruises with white in middle indicate? | Patient: i have a little one who has 2 bruises on her arm. she says another little kid punched her at daycare. i recall seeing 2 small bruises.however my concern is the bruises seem to be looking worse after 2 days. they are both turning white and they have a lump. she does not say they hurt even when i touch them. do bruises usually turn white in the middle? i have never seen a bruise do that. Doctor: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Oh,dear, yes ,it will white inside and yellow or brown around, it is normal. You should not be worried too much. For quick cure you can apply Trombophob trice a day. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you and your family good health | 173,527 |
Is abdominal pain related to abdominal aneurysm? | Patient: i recently had a robotic hysterectomy with the ovaries left in. if i have an abdominal anurysium or an aortic anurysium would they have been able to detect it. I have reflux issues that i always feel pain in the chest and stomach that at times radiates to my back but i get relief when i take malox .. could any of my symptoms be related to abdominal anyrysiums? Doctor: Hi. Abdominal aneurysm could have been diagnosed on ultrasonography and / CT Scan which is done prior to hysterectomy.The symptoms of aneurysm are totally different. Severe pain / loser limb problems due to less blood supply and so on. Your symptoms are not related to it. Reflux should been better treated with PPI, antacid gel 3 hourly, Domperidone 8 hourly, food change and restrictions .. | 91,600 |
What causes blindness, numbness and paralysis? | Patient: Hi I have a family member who woke up with blindness in one eye an the next day because completely blind. After a couple days in the hospital he started feeling numb and now he has paralysis and con not move. He is in a lot of pain he says his back hurts and he has a headache. I m wondering what this could be from.. Can cocaine or methamphetamines cause this? Doctor: Hello,His symptoms could be related to repeated strokes. It is true that methamphetamines and cocaine can lead to this situation (they may lead to ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke).Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | 139,870 |
Suffering from pimples after using testo booster for gym. Du to hormonal imbalance or liver infection? Have scars on the face | Patient: Hi I have gotten a lot of pimples I don t really suffer from.after using astrong testo booster for gym I later received this problem.I stopped it a while ago and have been treating my skin during and after the breakoutthat only affected my face.hormone inbalance?please advice.I also have these too ugly dark curved marks curving the corner of my eyebrow/temple over to about a 3rd of the length of my brow.I read maybe it is a result of liver infection .please help .I m really fare and these mark are hitting my confidence level and hope it is not serious.I m drinking water now to flush my system. Doctor: Thanks for posting question on HCM, You are probably suffering from steroid induced acne (pimples) due to testo booster . Apply Fucidic acid cream bid for 2 weeks and wait ,do not take testosterone again.as far as your pigmentation on Temples is concerned apply 2 percent hydroquinon cream at night and sunblock SPF 60 in morning and noon before going outside.for 1 month and let me know. Hope this will alleviate your anxiety Regards Dr sher bhutto | 7,646 |
Does delayed periods, brown spotting discharge with cramps mean pregnancy? | Patient: Hello my name is Yahaira and I am a little worried because I have not gotten my period. I am 3 weeks late, I have brown spotting discharge, cramping, back pains, and weight gain. Would you know what is going on with me? Am I pregnant? Did I miscarraige? Or is it something else? Doctor: Hello Welcome to HCM... I am really sorry for your worry but I'm definitely going to help you out.. Thanks for posting your query here.. I being a surgeon, we encounter so many such cases day in and day out. I read your question completely and have understood it well enough.. I will analyze all your points and provide necessary information.. 1. How were your previous cycles? Delay by 3 weeks is definitely not normal but is sometimes seen in few patients that come to us. 2. The symptoms that you tell brown spotting, cramp, back ache doesn't 100% suggest pregnancy. This can be seen as a normal disease ailment.. 3. We cannot comment about miscarriage at this stage..Please note the following few facts.. A. Please get an Urine pregnancy test. UPTVarious kits are available and can be done in your home itself. No need for any doctor to read this test.. Two possibilities, if it's negative then chill, you'll be fine soon.. If positive then, yes it's a confirmed pregnancy.. B. If UPT is positive then don't stop there. Get a radiology obstetric scan done. This will tell us, if there's Intra uterine, or ectopic pregnancy. Exact date. And many other things. C. Miscarriage or incomplete abortion etc. We can see later how to go about after all these.. Hope this helps you, in case you need further assistance, please let me know. Take care and God bless.. | 550 |
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