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Suggest treatment for a problem in the gall bladder
My husband had surgery back in May - removal of a sarcoma tumor and part of his lymphatic system. His left leg pools and he has to keep it up to keep swelling down. The issue is he walked about 3/4 mile last weekend and experienced a numb, tingling sensation in his left shoulder that ran down along with weakness and fatigue. I took him to the emergency (where they diagnosed him with TIA).. They ran cat scans, electrocardiiogram and blood tests. They could find nothing except his gall bladder is slow and his liver numbers were off. He also says his guts are constantly in an uproar each time he eats or drinks, and that it seems to be connected to the tingling in the left arm. Please help us make sense of this! He has been to the hospital twice in three days. :(
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hi.noted history of abdominal upset/pain, usually aggravated by food intake, with radiation to the arm. it is possible that your husband has gallbladder pathology, most commonly gallstones. if it is indeed secondary to gallstones and his symptoms are occurring frequently and persistent, it is best if he consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. what he has is chronic cholecystitis, probably secondary to cholelithiasis (gallstones). the most important thing to take note here is that an elective or scheduled cholecystectomy has better post-operative outcomes and less risk of developing complications as compared to the one done emergently. diagnostics (such as ultrasound, liver function tests, blood count, etc.) and management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. definitive treatment for gallstones is cholecystectomy or surgical removal of the gallbladder along with the stones. it can be done laparoscopically (goldstandard) or thru open technique. low fat diet is also recommended.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye
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How to treat enlarged lymph node in the neck?
hi i have an enlarged lymphnodes in left side of my neck..i have this for more than 2 yrs ,,i didnt bother to consult a dr..last wik i had a pre empoloyment medical examination..my x ray showed i have tb in upper left lungs..i ask my dr if there is relevence on my lymphnodes she told that there is no relevance..my question is y didnt i felt any symptoms nor signs that i have ptb??
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HIGreetings from Dr.Divakara.PThanks for posting your query. Well I feel there is a definite relevance between your TB and Lymph nodes . It could be just a reaction to your TB in lungs or it could be TB in your Lymph nodes itself. But the treatment is same for both. Its Anti tubercular therapy ( ATT ). I hope you have been started on ATT for your lung TB , with ATT your lung TB and enlarged lymph nodes will resolve gradually. If still not started on ATT kindly get it started. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask.
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What to do for sprained ankle?
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Dear patient I'm sorry I could not understand what you wanted to ask. However if it is a sprained ankle you want to treat follow these steps1) Ice the ankle2) Wrap crape bandage 3 ) Try not to put weight on the ankleHope u feel better
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What is meaning of acquired gilbert?
Hi My son who is 19 years old was afflicted with jaundice acute he was tested for hepatitis and found +ve . but he mild variety i dont remember. he had bilrubin high of 7.5 then that was about 3 years back. he was treated by ayurvedic doctor na dthe acute symptoms sobsided. but ever since he has changed physically. His bilrubin level had come down later to 2.5But bow his indirct bilrubin is high His total bilrubin is 4.6and conjugated is 1.19. he has become very lean and his eyes become yellow whenever he goes out and back and sallow complexion. his lft were normal the doctor says not to worry. its acquired gilbert whatever it means.please guide.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For which virus he got positive results?? Gilbert syndrome is silent unless you got Illness, such as a cold or the flu,fasting or eating a very low-calorie diet,dehydration,menstruation,stress and strenuous exercise,lack of sleep etc you got accidentally diagnosed by it. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Gilbert's syndrome doesn't require treatment. The bilirubin levels in your blood may fluctuate over time, and you may occasionally have jaundice, which usually resolves on its on with no ill effects. Eat healthy diet,manage stress use tablet Udiliv twice a day for one month. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What is the treatment for genital warts and Human papillomavirus?
My boyfriend has HPV and has gotten genital warts but he said its been inactive for years. we would get in the moment and forget to put on a condom but he never cumed inside my ass. well one the days he cummed i used his cum as lube to jerk off my cock is the chances of me getting HPV high or do you think i already have it. i am 19, 5'5 ft and i have had cancer in the past i just wondering cause i live with my aunt and grandpa i dont want to spread it to them if i do.
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Hi, I understand your concern. Your boyfriend has genital warts. Treatment for genital warts just removes the warts & not the human pappillo virus. So even if the warts disappear, patient can infect others. * Treatment for warts can be- - Medicine for local application ( to be used with care as surrounding skin may get damaged if applied carelessly. Use medicine prescribed by your doctor after examining , learn exact way of application. - If medical treatment does not respond, / the warts are wide spread, surgical treatment is recommended. * Infection is carried by sexual contact. It is not related to ejaculation/ pre cum.So you have all the possibility of catching infection, you should get consultation of a gynecologist. -* Prevention of infection is only by use of condom. * Genital warts show after few weeks or months of sexual contact. - Your doctor would diagnose it with mere inspection. - diagnostic tests include - Pap smear or DNA test. Actually the fact that you already had cancer in past.. indicates you being already affected by HPV... please take care & consult as early as possible. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for social phobia
my name is nidheesh from bangalore of age 23. i think iam suffering from social phobia, feel depressed, restricted to do , feel fear , cannot communicate well, less confident of myself, feeling of getting dependent etc. sir please give me sufficient help.
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Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.Nideesh you will require behavioural therapy along with the medicines. But we need to know a few more details as well.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
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What causes sensitivity and pain in the molar tooth that has been filled?
i waa suffering from toothache in one of my molar three wks ago. so i visited a dentist .. he prescribed me cosymoxyl 625 (2 times daily ) for 3 days after taking it for 3days i visited him again then he filled my tooth temporarily bcz there was a bit gap in my molar teeth. since then it was going fine but from yesterday eve i am feeling a bit of sensation and a light pain in the sane teeth .. what should i do.. please suggest..
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Hello and thank you for writing to us,I would like to inform you that the pain in your tooth is from the infection which has gone deep in to the tooth , therefore a temporary filling will relief pain temporarily.The symptoms presented by you suggest that you need a root canal treatment on your tooth.I will advise you to see a specialist for that.Until you see your dentist you can take pain killer for pain relief and perform warm saline rinses.I hope i answered your query.I wish you good healthThank youTake care
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Q. What is hereditary macular degeneration?
Hello doctor, What is HMD (hereditary macular degeneration) and what is the maximum possible impact of this disease in future on a person? Can this disease make one blind?
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Hello. HMD (hereditary macular degeneration) is a broad term given to a group of diseases that mainly affect the retina by deposition of some kind of material in between the retinal layers. These are genetic diseases. Though I have not seen anybody going completely blind with HMD, it can affect the visual acuity to a great extent. The visual loss starts gradually and can get severe in the next 15 to 20 years or so. The patient becomes disable up to the age of 45 years approximately. Right now, there is no intervention possible for this disease. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online -->
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Have Occipital neuralgia and TMJ, now feel a fluid movement in head and fogginess. What could this be?
Hi, I have problem with a feeling of warm fluid in my head. It feels like my head is going to explode. I did have a whiplash injury many years ago and have a very sore neck and occipital neuralgia. also tmj. When I am lying down Particularly in the transition to wakefulness my head temples feel like they are vibrating. This goes on for a long time unless I get up and walk around. I have extreme head fog and fatigue. I also feel very nauseous. My lips and tongue are constantly numb and tingling. Any ideas
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HIThank for asking to HCMI can under stand your problem but it will not cause you any thing danger at all for sure, in fact you are over reacting to your symptoms and having different ideas which is not at all related with your brain, what ever you are felling is due to the congestion may be cluster headache but it will go away with the NSAID drug try it and stop thinking bizzare have nice day
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What could cause a severe backache upon deep breathing?
My back hurts on the right side in the middle. When I take a deep breath it s like a stabbing pain. Started 2 days ago and got so bad yesterday I went to urgent care. U/A and chest rads all normal as well as vitals. I was given a shot of NSAID which helped but now the pain is back. I m not sure what it could be. I m normally very healthy. I don t get sick or hurt often at all.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The way you have described it , it appears to be fibro fasciitis in the posterior chest wall. I would suggest pain killers , muscle relaxants and local heat therapy, failing which you may need local injection of steroids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Q. Is there any medication to increase the penis size after erection?
Hello doctor,I have a sexual problem related to penis size. My penis size after erection is four inches, can I increase up to six inches and if there is any remedy, then please suggest me.
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Hello. I read your query. The average size of the penis after erection should be between four to six inches approximately. So your size falls within the normal range. As far as your query is concerned about increasing the size of the penis, then it is not possible to increase size because the penis is not a muscle. However, in erectile dysfunction, the size can be improved because that is a different problem. So you should focus on maintaining your stamina by taking healthy diet and doing exercises. You can add nuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachio, and pumpkin seeds in your diet to keep your strength. I hope you understand my point.
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Suggest medication for fever
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? My daughter is 2years 8 months, she's had a temperature since last night, calprofen doesn't seem to bring iT down very much?? She is sleeping but seems very unsettled and still very hot, won't let me puut flannel on her, what should I do??
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Q. I take BP medicines. Does my ECG look normal?
Hello doctor, My ECG is attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I regularly have high BP medicines. At present, my BP is normal.
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Hi. The ECG shows that you have a fast heart rate of around 120 bpm (100 is the upper limit normal at rest). This could be because you had the ECG immediately after walking long distance or not had adequate rest before you had the ECG. If this is done at rest (that is at least 10 minutes rest) then you need to start taking some medications to control the heart rate or increase the dose if you are already on one of those medicines. It is worth keeping an eye on your heart rate regularly to make sure that it is not a one off fast heart rate.
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Are muscle fatigue, poor stamina and body pain indicative of MTHFR gene mutation?
I am active (recreational sports and gym workouts) and lab results are always great. I have muscle fatigue, foot cramps, get flushed during moderate exercise, get winded doing stairs, have knee and lower back pain (per PT anterior pelvic tilt, week muscles, tight hip flexors and IT band). Simple exercises are hard. I don t get why. I ve been pretty active my whole life. I m 46, female, mammograms reveal dense breast tissue. I ve come across info about MTHFR and folate absorption deficiencies. Do you think my symptoms have any indication of these genetic mutations?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In young females, breast tissue is dense. it is replaced by fatty tissue as one grow old. There is nothing abnormal about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How do high alkaline phosphate, SGOT and SGPT levels harm baby during pregnancy?
I am due or delivery in 11 days and has been diagnosed with high alkaline phosphate, sgot and sgpt levels. I also had nausea, vomiting and severe heartburn all throughout, though worsened since past 1 month. Please suggest, also what impact does this have on the child?
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Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. In the current scenario, your liver function should be assessed further by a physician or a gastroenterologist and further management planned. Your investigation reports suggest, though not specific, of some hepatic malfunction. Raised alkaline phosphatase can be seen during the third trimester of pregnancy due to elevated isoenzyme levels. Clinical correlation is more important in the diagnosis. There may not be any significant impact on the baby as your pregnancy has reached term; the coagulation profile should be assessed and any abnormal values taken care of prior to delivery. Wish you good health.
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Suggest medication for hairfall
Hi m having a hair fall pro from past couple of months went to many dermatologists took vitamins but it Neva stopped thn finally got my TSH test done which ended up in high level where as my t3 n t4 were normal and the hair fall is gettin worse day by day wat to do:(
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Hello, I have gone through your complaints and thyroid disorders are a very common cause of hair loss. I would recommend you to get your TSH repeated and if it’s abnormal start the treatment with immediately as it will help in correctly hair loss. Also use a hair fall serum like Anaboom anti-hair fall serum twice daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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Been under photo-therapy for high bilirubin. What about Gamma GT?
hi, I have a 48-year old daughter, who has been under photo- therapy treatment for 8 days because of high blilirubine. finally after 15 days since her birth, this amount reached about 16. she took phenobarbital for 10 days, half of the 15mgrams pill on every 12 hours. and the test results now is : ast = 70 alt= 27 bilirubin total= 4.3 bilirubin direct=0.3 Gamma GT= 230 I would be grateful if I could have your remarks especially about Gamma GT. thank you, ali jafar
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Hello and welcome to HCM,Jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) is caused by increase in bilirubin levels.Jaundice oocurs due to three different mechanisms.First the increased break down of RBCs in hemolytic anemia cause incraese in unconjugated bilirubin. Liver disease causes inability of the hepatocytes to conjugate unconjugated bilirubin.Thirdly, any obstruction in flow of bilirubin from the liver to the duodenum causes accumulation of bilirubin and thus jaundice.There are various tests to determine the site of defect in the entire bilirubin metabolism and hence the cause of jaundice.Obstruction of the biliary tract which transmits bilirubin from liver to the duodenum will cause an increase in levels of alkaline phosphatase, gamma Gy and 5-nucleotidase enzymes.So, gamma GT will be raised in disorders of the biliary tree most often alcohol liver disease.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal
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Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the armpit and breast
I have a pain on my left side when pressure is applied to the spot. it is the size of a quarter, is 6 inches down from the center of my armpit and is on top of the rib cage. My left breast is also painfull when pressed around the outer edge, not the fleshy part of the breast. I felt the pain approx a month ago when I rolled over on to my left side while sleeping. The pain woke me up.
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Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear You seem to suffer from painful lump of Fibroadenosis of the left Breast with painful lump in the armpit -due to the fibroadenosis of the AXillary Tail of the Breast.Your story confirms that this pain was felt 1 month ago,confirming the monthly recurrence,which is characteristic of Fibroadenosis-with pain and is due to the premenopausal hormonal changes with fluid retention,causing pain in the engorged breast tissue.Mammogram and CT Breast after Surgeons physical examination would fix the diagnosis.In case of doubts a Mammography/CT guided FNAC-Biopsy with histopath study,would resolve the ambiguity and would help in planning line treatment of Fibroadenosis.Conservative Treatment-Tab Alprazolam-0.5 mgm -tranquilizer,to relieve triggering anxiety causing hormonal imabalance.Anti-inflammatory-Motrin 400 mg with Tylenol 500 mgm x 2 per day would resolve the pain,if need be.Tab Danazole 100 mgm bd for Mastalgia ,for correcting Hormonal Imbalance.with Vit E -400 mg 2 times per day for 3 mths,would help regression of the lump in the breast and axillary breast lump.For this treatment Gp and Gynec-Surgeon team would be needed to treat your case.Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come.Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out.Awaiting for any further query.Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant
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Small red, itchy bumps from face to legs. Having dog at home. Any ideas?
I have small red very itchy bumps with a small white center (before they are itched and popped) from my face to my legs. Not many on my back but mostly on my arms face neck chest and stomach. I haven't eaten anything different or used any different products.i do have dogs but didn't see any fleas or bed bugs. A doctor i saw today thought it may be a cleaning product reaction or something IM allergic to that rubbed off of the dogs. What do u think?
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hi -the skin rash you have is mostly allergic in origin .It becomes important to break the allergy cycle .while tackling such condition. any chlorpfenaraminne maliateor levocetrizine preparations along with betmethasone tabs(if needed) &ointments are usually priscribed. The next stage is to recognise &avoid sourse of allergy. Here allergy detection tests&desensatisation thereafter if needed. -The anathere cause for the such a rash is Scabies infection. Here the Rashes are more in skin folds, seen in family members/friends because it spreds by skin contact.THey are rarely on face. That's why I have kept is as a 2nd possibility.You need to consult a skin specialist incase of doubt. Hope the advice given is helpful to you. Thank you.
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Experiencing severe lower back pain, MRI suggests compression fracture. Have sinus allergies, take Rhinocort. Is this related ?
I have been experiencing severe lower back pain. A recent MRI suggests a compression fracture in L5. It's been suggested that I may have Osteoporosis. There is no family history of this. I am 54 years old and had a hysterectomy in 2002. I've had chronic sinus allergies and have taken Rhinocort or some form of corticosteroid for over 20 years. I started using Vivelle Dot last October. Is it possible that the bone problems I am experiencing are related to the medications I'm taking? Also what are the non-surgical treatments for this back pain. I'm an active person, not overweight, and have done Pilates, Yoga and massage for many years. Since my recent diagnosis, i've been encouraged to rest. I'm losing my mind. Chronic pain, no sleep and no exercise!!
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Hello friend,Osteoporosis and compression fracture are common in people with poor Calcium content or Vit. D. Try to improve your calcium intake and expose to sun more than your usual exposures. Your back ache may be associated with your psychological conflicts which remain unresolved. Your sleeplessness and the poor spirits show that. You can analyse them and share them with an expert Homoeopathic physician. Homoeopathy considers the mind and body as equally important both in health and in sickness.I cannot say that the drugs you are taking are harmless. Therefore try to avoid all the chemical drugs and improve your nutritional status. Your diagnosis is not to encourage you to abstain from exercises or to remain confined to your room. You should not lose your heart. Try to be positive. Homoeopathy is a safe and simple method of treatment for rapid and permanent cure for your problems. 54 years is not an age for retiring. Your genetic traits, which made you sick prematurely, will be studied by an expert Homoeopathic physician and he will prescribe for YOU your genetic constitutional remedy.Keep your spirits high. Be positive.With best wishes, Dr. C. J. Varghese
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How can scoliosis and osteopenia in the thoracic region be treated?
Hello Doctor, My Wife is suffering from severe pain in thoracic region since 18 months. Pain starts between the shoulder blades and radiates to shoulders also to the chest region. The pain triggering area is hyper sensitive, even a feather touch causes extreme pain. We have consulted several orthopedicians, neurologists, physiotherapists and even psychotherapist. None of the treatments helped. Except for electro therapy, it gave her a little relief that too for a short period. She is diagnosed with mild scoliosis and ostropenia in thoracic region. But all the doctors ruled saying out these two cannot cause the pain she is having. Also nothing found in the MRI of spine.
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Hi, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Should i continue deworm drugs even after stoppage of vomit?
hello, i have a baby that turned 7 months today. last week, she vomited most food she was given but has stopped now without medications. i was adviced to deworm her last week but was afraid to. can i stil give her the drugs evevn as the vomiting has stopped. shes of average weight. i am 32 years and she is my first. i weigh 70kg. it took me 3 and a half yrs of trying to get pregnant. i had her thru a cs operation bcos of Pcos.
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At this age of 7 months there is no need to deworm the baby and her symptoms got settled and so just keep giving safe milk and hand hygiene of those who nurse her is all that's enough.
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What causes severe shoulder pain along with rashes on wrist and forearms?
Extreme pain that radiates from my shoulder down to my left arm and results in a rash. The rash is visible at the point where the pain is in my sholder to many points down my arm. Rash is at the wrist, forearm, and elbow areas. Feels like paper cuts, burns, and is on fire with any type of touching.
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hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As mentioned the pain is in the shoulder than a thoroguh neuromuscular and skin assessment is recommended.Also, if the nature of the pain is radiating in nature, it could be related to any nerve pathology. Since nerve carries both the functions - motor and sensory as well. Also an MRI post the Neuromuscular assessment of the cervical spine us recommend. An NCV test will help further to check the course of the nerve. On a later stages the skin rashes needs assessment as the skin rashes and the radiating pain has no connection as per my understanding. Also, once coming close to the root cause the next part can be planned.For rashes, it is about the dry skin, and may be a reaction to the medicine if taken any or may be due to any bite of an insect. which might need an dermatologist attention.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel
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Suggest treatment for swelling and pain on shin
Last week I was kicked right above my shinguard while playing in a soccer game. I immediately had swelling the size of a golf ball and bruising. The swelling has gone down slightly within the week but now the pain has come back with a vengeance over night. Is this normal?
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Hello, You are right. The pain is due to the injury you had playing soccer as there are very much skin and fascia covering over the shin region the injury must have not healed. as you mentioned the swelling came down with a weak but the tissue healing is a little slow. This is common and need not worry as this is normal. You can do quick icing and that should take care of the pain. Slowly start doing the ankle toe movements and static quadriceps and static hamstring exercise so the muscles become stronger and the pain doesn't come back. In my clinical practice, most sport injury cases have these common complaints and this is normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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What causes sudden pain and swollen veins on calf?
I was walking this morning and I had sudden pain in my calf. I it happened about 3 times a few minutes apart. I looked at my calf and two veins were vere swollen and painful to the touch. When I got home I took aspirin rubbed my leg and elevated it. After about 45 minutes it was fine.
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Hello, I have studied your case.Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis. I will advise you to do repeat MRI spine to see for any nerve compression.Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination.If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.
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Does an underweight mother deliver a weak child?
Hi, Dr. my wife is pregnant and I would like to ask u some questions: 1- In which month Dr. can inform me about the gender of my baby through ultrasound as soon as possible? 2- Since my wife is weak and under weight ( 4fit 10inch and 27 kg) so is it neccesary that my baby will also be weak?
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Hello,I have gone through your query and here are your answers: 1. If you live in India, at no point of time during the pregnancy should a doctor let you know the gender of the baby as this is prohibited and punishable. 2. If your wife is healthy for her height, she will be able to carry a healthy baby without any issues. The short stature may be passed on to the baby and this is a fact to be kept in mind while assessing the fetal well-being and fetal parameters. If she is ill-nourished, improvement in the general condition with proper medication, diet, rest and nutritional supplements is mandatory. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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What causes bruising, pain and reds spots on my feet?
I had pulmonary PE with saddle last October. Determined I have clotting disorder and have been on xarelto ever since. I have had no problems since taking xarelto. Tonight I just noticed that the tops od both my feet have bruising and reds spots and are aching really bad. I did a lot of walking today. What do you think?
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HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.As you have bleeding disorder. You did lot of walking. Due to walking there is bleeding at weak points. I think you should visit your doctor and get your bleeding and clotting time examined to see any disturbances. Till then you should take rest and as little movements possible as you can. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care.
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Does delayed period after IUD insertion indicate pregnancy?
Hi, I had my Copper T inserted on feb 13th of this year. After that I had my usual periods with little overflow of blood for 7-8 days. Last month I had my periods on 21st aug. This month still i dint get my periods,worrying more about it. There s no symptoms of periods too. After copper T insertion this month was the first time got that fluid inside my vagina. before that we never let that to go inside my vagina. please help me to clarify my question.. whether am i Pregnant ? or it maybe due to someting else?
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Hello,Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. In the current scenario, it is more likely that you are experiencing some hormone imbalance. If the intercourse occurred during the fertile period, however, pregnancy has to be excluded through a home pregnancy test done 3-7 days after the expected period with a fresh early morning sample of urine or the blood test. The chances of failure are very low with the IUD. A sonogram of the pelvis, preferably in the trans-vaginal route will help to clarify further. Hope this helps.
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Q. Swelling in the hip region after lifting heavy tile. What could it be?
Hi doctor, First, let me clarify that I have been to a doctor for this problem already. But, the clinic is closed right now and I will not be able to get the diagnosis for a couple of days. But, waiting without knowing the cause is troubling me. So, I am asking for my peace of mind and also to have a second opinion. I lifted some heavy boxes of floor tiles a little over a week ago. Since then, I got a swelling to my left side between the hip and ribs and to my abdominal area. My doctor noted that those areas felt hard and said it might be fluid buildup. I am done with my x-rays now, but do not know the results of it. The swelling has not gone up or down since then. There is no pain, but sometimes there is a pressure, as if I am wearing a belt too tight. The swelling is most obvious when I stand. When lying down or wearing pants, it looks almost normal. Bodily functions have been normal. I do not have any diarrhea, unusual stool, vomiting, and so on. What do you think it could be? Thank you for your time.
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Hello. 1. Abdominal muscle sprain or muscle strain or inflammation. 2. Less likely but ventral hernia is a possibility. 1. Cold compressions. 2. Ibuprofen 600 mg three times a day with food (available over-the-counter in 200 mg pills). 3. Avoid excessive exertion that requires the use of abdominal muscles. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.--->
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Suggest treatment for stage 4 lung cancer
My cousin 1 month ago was diagnosed with stage 4 lung caner on the left side in the lining of her lung. She is in lots of pain but that is being treated with medication. She is still leaking fluid where she had chest tubes inserted because the fluid on her left lung continued to fill. She had one round of chemo so far but her feet and ankles are swelling. Can you tell me what we can expect the Doctors keep saying there is nothing more they can do but she is going to receive chemo.
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Hi Welcome to HCM I ,Dr Suchda as a Naturopath , Homeopat and Magnato therapist ,would like to have gone thru your query regarding stage 4 lung cancer. I can understand your concern . Dear , Let her doctors do see , what they can do , I would suggest you one thing , if you can give her , side by side , treatment with some supplements and alternative therapies are full of anti bacterial and antioxidants to improve quality of life , help in recovery In fact, everyone has cancer cells forming all the time. But normally their strong immune system .kills the cancer cells fast enough that a person is never “diagnosed” with cancer. But when the immune system becomes weak, the cancer cells can grow out of control , the disease overpowers . Magnitude of the survival advantage from improved nutrition, can even be greater than the magnitude of the treatment effects being targeted in current clinical drug trials .As her treatment is going on , You can't sit back , see helplessly .I wiould like to suggest you to modify lifestyle to fight cancer is one of the most effective treatment options in my view .Our health depends mostly upon 'what & when & how we eat, and our life style .Diet full of processed foods , an acidic diet of junk food ,tea ,coffee ,alcohol ,smoking , mental tension ,worry ,anger , sleeplessness , over exetion also contribute & will produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity, so avoiding other factors is definitely the first step in the right direction.Our health depends mostly upon 'what & how & when we eat, and our life style .One of the important strategies to achieve healthy body is a diet rich in fresh, raw whole foods .More of Fiber, fruit, egg fish ,fish oil for Omega 3, green leafy veges . quality, organic food, will naturally increase immunity .To keep metabolism on right path to increase the strength of immune system , take all supplements full of antioxidant serve as antibiotics . Take mixture of extract of Raw garlic , ginger ,coconut water , lemon juice ,mooringa tree bark and honey in equal quantity ,dose is 25 ml with same amount of water half hor before meals . for 4 days and after that without water for 21 days . It is a great antioxidant and antibiotic ,Without any side effectJuice of bitter gourd is another antibiotic antioxidant ,kills becteria on ass basis .Turmeric powder , level spoon with with a cup of hot goat's milk with B/F & at bed time ,Without any side effectJuice
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Suggest medication for bad breath
dear doctor i am ashik my problem is bad mouth smell . it contineu even after brushing and also bleeding on gum at the time of brushing what is the reason . i expect your valuable advice regards ashik
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.The reason for bad breath and the bleeding gums is the gum infection secondary to the deposits on the teeth.Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned. You can use mouth wash containing chlohexidine(twice daily after brushing).I hope my answer will help you. Take care
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Carried RH blood factor. Does it carry schizophrenia?
Back in 1967 while pregnant with my first son I was told I carried the RH blood factor. After doing some research on Pschizophrenia, I read something about RH being passed down from mother to son.... have you had any experience or ever hear of this. My brother has that Mental Disorder , I do not..... but could any of my sons fall victim to it?
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Hi there, thanks for asking. The prevalence of schizophrenia is about one percent in the general population. If somebody has a parent who has schizophrenia the chance would be about 8 percent. If somebody has just one uncle who has schizophrenia the chance would be just slightly more than one percent. It means there is no reason to worry and as long as you keep the stress level low and he is taking a good nurturing, you can be sure that he will have a high level of mental health. I wish a good health for you and the family.
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Could i be pregnant with high prolactin and low progestrone level ?
hi....high prolactin 30.16 n low progestrone level 5.52 on day 21st of cycle...i m trying to get pregnant from 1 year without any sucess
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hello welcome to healthcare magic. do not panic. have you got your thyroid levels tested? also this prolactin test was done at which time of the day? also was it repeated after a few days or is this the only report you have? also are you on any other medication? the progesterone levels are low for which you will have to take a medicine which will improve your levels. it is best that you go see an infertility specialist. meanwhile start taking folic acid tablet if your not already taking it.
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How to treat painful lower abdominal cramps with lower back pain?
gud evening mam, i have been having really painful lower abdominal cramps with lower back pain. I have also been feeling some cramp sort of feeling down under. The pain is a shooting pain that comes and goes. The pain slowly goes away after an hour but some remain througout the day. Its been happening for the past two days. I have been trying to concieve for the past 2 months.My Period is due on 15th april and i have been having this pain since yesterday. Any help would be highly regarded.
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hithanks for using hcmthis sort ofpain can be due to a urinary tract infection,or related to any other uterine problems.please do a complete urine analysis,and an ultrasound abdomen & pelvis to know what the exact problem is and start the medications after that.take lot of oral fluids.take care
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Suggest treatment for schizophrenic disorder
Hi,I have a neighbor who is diagnosed schizophrenic. In the past year he has this belief that I am going in his apartment to steal or move around his belongings. He has called the police to file a complaint about me. What do I in this situation? Does pose a Danger? Who do I talk to concerning this situation?
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DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. If your neighbor is schizophrenia, you should be very careful in your approach towards him. If he suspects you, the angle could be paranoid type of schizophrenia. He not only suspects you, he suspect many, specially near relatives and friends.. In those circumstances, attempting to pacify should counter fire. I suggest you to keep away and use his relatives to deal with the problem. The best approach is provide psychiatric treatment by using his far relatives whom he trust.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.
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Is it normal to get exhausted during allergy flare ups?
I had raw almonds last night, and I have never had a problem with them, however, I noticed my lips started to tingle and my throat began to get sore. I noticed it an took benedryl (since I do have other food allergies, I new the symptoms). I then slept for the entire next day...as in 24 hours. Every time I have an allergy flair up, I am usually exhausted. Is that normal for someone to experience?
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Hello,Welcome to HCM,The allergic reaction means when you are exposed to the triggering factor like dust, mite, pollen and food to which your allergic, there will be release of mediators of allergy like histamines which will produce all the symptoms of allergic reaction.As you are known case of allergy these are the routine phenomenon to occur in your body, when these symptoms occurs it will make you exhausted and tired. If you test your blood for absolute eosinophil count during the allergic reaction there will be increase in the count.The medicine like benedryl will help you to control the symptoms but it is not going to prevent further occurrence of allergic symptoms.So I would suggest you to undergo skin prick test for the most prevalent allergens and identify the allergen causing all these symptoms and then you can avoid the allergen or you can take immunotherapy.Thank you.
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Suggest alternative injection in place of Life 5000 IU
i have got 284 marks in bita HCG test, and it may suppose to complete 1 month of pregnency. i had taken two LIFE 5000 IU injections before beta HCG test and now doctor suggested to take 4 more injections, but in market LIFE 5000IU is not available. Can i take HUCOG 5000 HP now. ... pl. anser...?
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Hi,Yes, both the drugs contain the hormone, 5000 Iu of Human chorionic gonadotropin. You can use Hucog injection.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well.
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Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help.
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What do you suggest for stage 3 ckd?
I had a kidney transplant two years ago, kidney never did work well since day one. My gfr today is 42 I see by your chart that I m stage 3 ckd. My question is with having just one kidney make my stages go faster than someone that has two kidneys and never had a transplant
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no . that staging doesn't apply for you and you need to worry . the progression of transplant kidney friends in drugs, rejections and infections etc and the dynamics if profession are entirely different in transplant compared to native kidney disease. you can live with one kidney fir decades provided your transplant kidney is taken care properly right from beginning with out any complications
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Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?
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Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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Suggest treatment for stomach pain
My husband is 32 and for the past four days he has had stomach pain and went too his back when it gets bad he says it feels like a lot of has built up but it goes and comes is there anything too be worried about ? And what shall he do he has been going to the bathroom just not like he used to.
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Hello,Welcome to HCM.I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.Your husband seems to be suffering from acid peptic disease.ORIf he is going bathroom for urination then it may be urine infection and/or renal stone.OrYou have not mentioned about his bowel movement, if he is constipated give him mild laxative.In all cases he needs to drink lot of water.Give him hot water bag for time being.See a doctor as soon as possible.Good luck
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How to reduce SGPT, SGOT, bilirubin and cholesterol level?
Hi Doctor, My Name is Sakhawat,My wg -65kg,Age-32,My SGPT Level is 210 & SGOT Level is 156,Bilirubin is 2.38,But HBs Ag, Anti HCV, Anti HAV-1gM, Anti HEV-1gM, all are negative found.And ESR (Auto Analyzer Method) 13 mm in 1st hr.and S. Cholesterol level is 239 mg/dl, LDL. Cholesterol level is 173 mg/dl please advise me how to reduce my all level quickly. Sakhawat YYYY@YYYY
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if you take alcohol, please stop taking it. alcoholic hepatitis can present with such enzymes. if you don't take alcohol, NASH or non alcoholic steatohepatitis related to bad lipid profile and metabolic syndrome must be considered . the diagnosis is made by biopsy. I suggest you stop your sugar intake altogether and repeat liver enzymes after 2 months. if no sign of improvement , we must look into rarer causes of chronic hepatitis like Wilson s disease and hemochromatosis.
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Started experiencing abdominal pain, loose stools, painful, was ovulating. What is wrong?
hey i ate breakfast this morning after i started experiencing abdominal pain mostly on the left side i thought i had to go number two i tried and got a little loose stool out but nothing major i have been hurting all day i took a shower and also noticed i was ovulating as well please tell me what u think it is and what i should do.
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Hi,It appears you might be having abdominal discomfort due to ovulation.Nothing to worry.Take one antispasmodic tablet like Dicyclomine and you will be alright.Take light diet to day.Ok and take care.
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Can anxiety induce PVCs and V-tach?
Hello Dr. Gopi- I am a 40 y/o Caucasian male. 6'-4" and 200 lbs with a BMI of 24.5. Resting HR of about 62 bpm, BP of 118/72. Never smoke/drink/do drugs. I have been a swimmer, scuba diver, and volleyball player for years. My mother is 60 and hypertensive; my father is 58 and had a triple angioplasty at 47. Both of my parents live very stressful, sedentary lifestyles, are overweight, and have a history of poor health choices (poor diets, exercise, smoking, etc). None of my grandparents had a history of heart problems (living into their mid-80's or later...I'm suggesting environment not genetics). Over the past 10 years I have had an extremely high level of anxiety (spouse blindness, lawsuits, self-employment, foreclosure, bankruptcy, etc). About 4 years ago I began having panic attacks off and on for a span of several months. For the past 2 years I have had palpitations in my chest that I am consciously aware of (to me, they seemed to occur around 5 times a day). They seem worse when I feel any anxiety-especially when I consciously think about the palpitations...it is as if they scare me into having more of them. When I was routinely exercising on the ellipticals at the YMCA, as recently as a year ago, it seemed that I had a lower number of these palpitations that I was consciously aware of. Two FP (family practice) doctors dismissed them as a benign, transient irregular heartbeat, presumed congenital or caffeine induced. A third doctor sent had me wear a 24-hour Holter monitor. The Holter monitor showed a 5-beat V-Tach (5 beats at a .10 sec interval). The timing seemed to correspond with the time I awoke to a brand-new alarm clock that my wife had purchased. The new alarm literally woke me with a jump. (I can't guarantee that the times were identical, but they were notably close). The Holter monitor also showed a number of transient PVC's. I should note that for the time I wore the monitor, I basically sat around the house or slept, as I didn't want to cause any problems with the test (and felt reasonably limited wearing the monitor and leads). I didn't feel any real undue anxiety, but was consciously aware of 4 PVC's during the test. (I am waiting for the report to show how many I actually had). The doctor called me on a Sunday morning with the news of the V-Tach and told me to get to the ER at the U/T Medical Center asap as this was potentially life threatening. (I had worn the Holter from 3 pm Frid
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helloi have gone through your query and history. you seem to be well versed with medical terminologies as well as diseases and hence it would be easy for you to understand. going by what you have described you have a concerning number of ectopics and vtach along with couplets. but you did not have any grave symptoms like fainting or cardiac arrests either in your day to day life or while you were on the treadmill machine which you excercised for 10 mins (good effort tolerance). so i would want you to continue with the beta blocker drug you are on.. regarding increasing the dosage or not depends on your heart rate and number of ectopics you have after being on metoprolol.. but i guess 25 mg will suffice. there is no indication of Icd Implantation at present. regarding the angiogram i feel that you should undergo your angiogram and place stents in the same settings if necessary. Hs CRP and calcium scoring will not help you much.. if both come out to be positive you would still need an angiogram as an final answer which will add to your anxiety.. if both come as negative, you will still think why u have these palpitations and do i have any coronary artery blocks and again add to your anxiety! so going forward with an angiogram and getting an answer to whether you have coronary artery disease is what i would go ahead with. also as i said your frequent arrhythmias can be of concern, you must undergo an EP study which can be done in the same sitting with an angiogram. a combined approach with coronary angiohram and EP study can decrease a majority of your concerns. it will give you answers whether you really need stents or ICD, or medical management. my gut feeling is you will do good with medicines.. but still we need to be sure.. please go ahead with an angiogram plus EP study. regarding your query with life expectancy with stents .. peiple with stents have a good life expectancy. stents remain patent for 10-15 years . life expectancy is euwally good with ICDs. you also need a small dose on anti anxiety medications to relieve ur anxiety.. Wishing you good health thank you
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What causes low milk consumption in babies?
My baby, 3 months and 3 days old, is not taking milk, not with the bottle nipple not with the spoon and not taking direct breastfeeding also from 3 weeks. we have tried various type of nipple but didnt work. he is taking 1-2 oz may be after 8-9 hr only with the spoon. and if we fed him forcefully he is vomiting. what to do? we have done all blood and urine test also ..no infection is there..please help..
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The gold test for feeding-related issues is to check her body-weight periodically, and to assess her general health. If she is looking healthy, sleeps well, plays well, and so on, and if she is gaining at least 20 grams of weight per day, then she is okay for her age.Dr. Taher
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Q. I have difficulty in writing legibly and signing. Is this a symptom of nerve problem?
Hello doctor, My age is 23 years and I am a student. Since the past one year, I find my handwriting to be abnormal. In other words, I am not able to write in a way that I used to before. I earlier thought that this was because of lack of constant practice. However, even after continuously writing for one or two months I am finding it very difficult to write legibly. My handwriting used to be good but now I am almost scribbling. Also, I am finding it very difficult to write in a legible and understandable manner and end up straining too much. I find my colleagues being able to write faster but I am very very slow; it was not like this earlier. Is this a nervous issue or is it normal and temporary age-related issue? Please suggest me a remedy. Many thanks.
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Hello. In most cases, this is normal. There is nothing to worry as such. However, I would recommend you go for vitamin B12 levels and thyroid test. Get the tests done and write back with results. Revert with more information to a neurologist online -->
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What to do for dry cough in child?
My son (age 13 years) is suffering serious dry cough for the last five years. At night whenever he sleeps, no cought there till he gets up from the bed. Inhealer like seroflow 100/formonide 100, tablets like montair/cetrizine/levocentrizine are prescribed. But no fruitful result. Only metaspray nosal drop cures for three months but stopped by Doctor. Presently suffering severe dry cought. Grateful for kind advise.
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Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.Your son if suffering from cough since 5 years and is on inhalers and medications for Asthma. He had transient relief for 3 months when he was prescribed steroid nasal spray.Causes of chronic cough in children are Asthma, Chronic Rhinitis or Sinusitis, Irritation By Allergens, Reflux Disease, Habit Cough etc.Relief by steroid nasal spray suggest that your child is probably suffering from Allergic Rhinosinusitis along with Asthma.I think for proper treatment your son needs to examined by ENT specialist and Pediatric Pulmonologist. Investigations like CT PNS, Pulmonary Function Tests, Tests for Allergens etc. can help in diagnosis.
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What are the symptoms giardiasis?
I am a men 48 years old,75kgs weight, in my stool was detected giardia gamblia;before that analysis, a doctor recomended my Furoxona, after, when the giardia is detected I take for 5 days Metronidazol..past 4 days I had a rash in the body and the symptons for giarda persist :::now I am taking Tinidazol........my question is....The rash is related whith the giardia?::::::::
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Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, Giardia won't cause rash directly.Giardia remains limited to the intestine only.It will remain stuck to the intestine where it suck the essential nutrients particularly fat. Fat soluble vitamins are so not going to be absorb easily.The rash which had appears is because of the deficiency of the essential nutrient.So in my advice you should take the medication you are taking previously. But there is also a need to take the multivitamin tablet. This will replenish the nutrient deficient.Please adopt good hand washing practice this will make a barrier and prevent further transmission of the parasite.Please eat healthy food like food should not be dirty. This parasite also transmits with water. So drink clean and hygiene water.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM.
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Q. Bumps on buttocks that are itchy and painless. What can it be?
Hello doctor, I have got bumps on my buttocks which are painless and itchy. No pus is present. They are hard, dry and usually itchy while sleeping. I am trying to avoid scratching it but the sensation of itching increases even more unless I strike my nails over it. There is no increase in the number of bumps so far and it has been 4 days till now. I have been applying Betnovate skin cream but there has been no change. Please help.
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Hi. I have noted your case details (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and would help you deal with the problem on the basis of my experience with similar cases in my clinic. For further information consult a dermatologist online -->
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What causes severe abdomen/lower back/leg/pelvic bone pain when having fibroid/high calcium in blood?
HI, I am a bit concerned over some symptoms and test results I have had. Three years ago I had an abnormal pap. After a cone biopsy it turned out I had precancerous cells. Fast forward three years later I am experiencing excrutiating pain in my abdominal area with pain on my lower back and shooting down my leg. At times the pain is so severe it feels as though there is a knife stabbing me right on my pelvic bone. I went for a D&C Biopsy and I am waiting for the results. During my medical clearance the doctor informed me of high level of calcium in my blood which has me nervous as I do not understand what that means. I am worried that my results from the biopsy may come back as uterine cancer. I do have a 2.5 inch fibroid that was found during the sonogram. Should I be concerned?
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Hi, The current pain you have described could be due to lumbar disc disease. But high levels of calcium are significant. I suggest MRI of L-S Spine. Start mild painkillers in the meantime and wait for biopsy report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What causes vaginal spotting during pregnancy?
I am 38 weeks pregnant. I lost my plug at 35 weeks. I had a leep done 4 years ago and have scar tissue. They say I am dialated to 1cm and 80% efaced. I am spotting tiny bit of blood and I am contracting but the contractions arent severe. I dont know what it is? can you help?
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Hi there,,Since you have lost your cervical mucus plug at 35 weeks and are now getting contractions, along with 80% effacement would mean that you are in early labour.You should monitor the number, frequency and duration of the contractions, and since you are having spotting as well it is advisable for you to get into a hospital care.You should watch out for leak per vagina as that will indicate rupture of the membranes.The LEEP surgery usually should not affect your labour process, but sometimes the scar tissue can hinder dilation of the cervix, best to get into the care of an obstetrician who will monitor the labour and fetal heart immediately.Hope this helps.Regards.
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Suggest treatment for cough in an infant
"hi i m 16 month old baby boy's mother .my baby have RAD problem.he is suffering cough problem last 4 days and dr gave him nebulizer .i have one question when my baby will fine can i gave him steam with nebulizer machine i mean can i use water istedof medicine
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Generally babies tend to get cold and cough you can boil little water with few ajwain seeds or turmeric powder and make the baby have. When your baby will fine you can give him steam with physiological solution, it will be better for drainage of his airway.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 good health.
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What is Hucef-O taken for?
Hi, My baby(Girl) is 4 month old, she is suffering from cough. No running nose/maces. Pediatrician suggested for 3day nebulization and prescribed Asthakind-P(Drops) and Hucef-O(Dry Syrup). Is this the correct medicines for cough..? What is use of Hucef-O (Dry Syrup)..? Thank you in Advance..!
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Hi....95% of times kids' cough and cold are viral in origin. They do not require antibiotics at all. Hucef is an antibiotic and contains Cefpodoxime. If the kid doesn't have fever more than 102F and iswell in bebetter fever episodes, then its viral.No need to use an antibiotic like Cefpodoxime.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What causes loss of memory with red yeast rice?
Hi there, I was wondering if there is any connection between Red Yeast Rice and memory loss. I have been taking RYR for the past 2 years and lately I have noticed a decline in my short term memory. Someone told me tonight that RYR is a statin and it could be affecting my memory.
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HelloThank you for trusting HCMDear red yeast rice has been part of Chinese medicine for centuries. It comes from a fungus that grows on rice and it contains the compounds from which statins were originally derived. In fact, one compound, monocolin K, (known commercially as lovastatin) is a natural form of statin. Its name comes from the red color of the fungus that grows on the rice.dear no studies support that statin cause memory loss.Research has actually suggested the opposite — that statins may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.take care
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Q. How to manage side effect of Veenat in CML patient?
Hi doctor,I am diagnosed with CML with chronic phase TLC was 4.84 lakhs and was on treatment with Hydrox. During the course of treatment, I have developed tinnitus in the right ear. When I got admitted I had severe vertigo. After the treatment I started with Veenat 400 mg, my count came down to 12400 this month. I started treatment four months back. I am facing breathing difficulty and chest pain issue. Please advise if I need to change medicine or how to manage side effect. I am 31 years old female.
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Hello. You have been prescribed an excellent drug for CML (chronic myeloid leukemia) that is Imatinib mesylate. This drug is considered gold standard treatment for CML. It can lead to nausea, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, joint pain, pancytopenia, etc., like side effects. So chest pain can be from muscular pain but still, heart failure or other cardiac cause should be ruled out by EKG. Heart failure is a rare side effect of Imatinib. Secondly, for breathing difficulty respiratory tract infection should be ruled out. In cancer patient on chemotherapy chance of infection is there. Chest X-ray and spirometry like investigation will be helpful in that. So according to report if needed specific treatment can be given. For pain, you can be prescribed paracetamol SOS. Take care. For more information consult a hematologist online -->
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Elevated AST, ALT levels. Advised liver biopsy.Diagnosed with Relapsing transverse myelitis. Suggestions?
I have had elevated AST, ALT for a few years. Was made aware of it while on methotrexate therapy. I have not been on any meds at all for the past couple years. My AST/ALT remain high. Test from last week came back w/AST/ALT 180... Rheumatologist is referring me to as Gastro for a liver biopsy. In the last 3 years I have been diagnosed with Relapsing Transverse Myelitis. My tests for hepatitis have come back negative but rheumy wants to know if its autoimmune liver disease... Do ultrasounds, mri's or car scans rule out or rule in a specific liver disease or is a biopsy the only way? Will Imuran help the liver disease and the RTM?
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Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. AST and ALT are specific enzyme, no doubt , and value as you mentioned in query is also high. Value is high but not too high. If value is more than 300 U/L than we consider , that there is liver cell damage , otherwise , just due to damage of liver cell membrane ( mind it I said MEMBRANE ) there is increase in the value of AS T & A L T. So don't be panic as far concerned about raised level. So ultrasound , M R I and other liver specific enzymes's value will reveal exact cause of liver damage ,if any. Methotrexate if uses in high dosage fro long time may damage liver. Consult a physician and get opinion. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Get well soon. Dr. HET
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Should i be worried about flu in 2 year old?
My son has the flu. He was supposed to get his flu vaccine at his 2 year appointment january 24th. We have been giving him Ibprofen, and have been trying to get him to rest, drink fluids, and eat things like saltine crackers. Is there something we should be looking for that would justify a trip to the E.R?
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Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Flu vaccine gives protection for one year only.Every year it has to be given for protecting the child.Normally recommended for high risk children,prolonged aspirin therapy and severe asthma frequently requiring corticosteroids.Hope this answer will serve your purpose.Please feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics
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Suggest treatment for low pumping in the heart while having diabetes
hi, my mom had a low pumping promblem in the heart 15-20% she is a diabetic patient sugar is always around 400-500 an had a thyroid while her heamoglobin was around 8 she was under the observation our local doctor given 2 bottles of blood now blood is around 10 whether it is curable or not?suggest me some best cardiologist doctors why heart pumping get slower? plzee ans herage is 52, height 5'4,weight 65.
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I am sorry to hear about her condition. Based on your description she probably has dilated cardiomyopathy. It is a chronic progressive disease with unfortunately no permanent cure. there are drugs which improve the pumping of the heart (digoxin) ,and reduce the fluid overload ( frusemide,torsemide)but it needs to be given under supervision. Also her blood sugar is very high which can aggravate the condition.Giving blood is generally not a good idea as it may increase the strain on the heart. Keep her water intake to less than 1 litre per day and limit the salt content in her food also.It is best that she is monitored under the care of a cardiologist and a diabetologist.
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Suggest remedy for radiating pain from wrists to elbows
Hi there. I have recently been get to get to bubbling/fizzing sensation in my left arm. I also have random pain that shoots from my wrist to elbow and sometimes in my finger joints. About a month ago I was given steroids to treat this but pain was in both arms and I couldn t raise them above my head. Many thanks for your opinion. Yvonne
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It appears you are suffering of cervical spondylosisMy advise isInj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg i/m ad *5Tab zerodol P bidPantop 40 odDefcort 6 mg tidMRI CERVICAL SPINECBCSer uric acidFbs ppbs
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Suggest treatment for occipital pain and neck pain
God Mng sir I have severe neck pain &occiputal pain . I can t head down&turn also &I have past history of septoplasty&fess surgery now I consult with doctor they advise to take tab hifenac p,tab esoz , cap carmax,,I want or suggestion to this my problem &help me
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. In my opinion you should consult a Neurologist and discuss about possible causes of your symptoms.These include Occipital Neuralgia ( compression of occipital nerves along their way from neck to head), Neuropathy ( diabetic, toxic etc), or nck soft tissue ( muscles, tendons ) damage.Medications you use only improve the pain, appropriate treatment should be started after correct diagnosis.Warm procedures on your neck and physical therapy should help.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.
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Could the coin have choked in the throat of toddler?
hello doctor, my 2 1/2 yrs old child swallowed a coin about a size of 5 cents.she says she is having some difficulty in the chest and she is showing the throat and chest region. I feel she has mild difficulty in breating because after breathing normally she is taking a deep breath in between. I am worried
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You should immediately get chest x-ray including neck and upper abdomen, both AP and lateral views.Breathing difficulty is a warning sign, and it should be immediately evaluated.A coin in the gut is not known to cause major problems, but if it is an airway, then it needs to be immediately removed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Aftab Anwar
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What causes a burning sensation in the stomach & chest?
age;37 yrs. gender is female. i have a burnts in my stomatch and chest and some time whole body i have ultrasound,indoscopy,mri,etc. report but it all seems normal. i have took the dicision to visit vellore. plz answer my problem ans.ihave lost my joy of life f this.gyno problem also
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thank you for sharing your complain, dear friend as you narrated your complain it seems you have gerd[gastritis]. it causes burning in stomach and also in chest. in this life style modification is must.food should be taken at regular interval,eat 3-4 times per day but eat less than appetite you have, sleep at regular time at night with head high, stress and tension can increase your complain more so it should be controlled by meditation and other activities, spicy and oily diet must be restricted.hope this answer will be helpful to you.for more queries plz don't hassitate to ask.get well soon dear frienddr.manu khimani
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Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?
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Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online -->
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Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?
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Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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Round red rash on temples, little itchy. What could be this?
I have a round red rash on both of my temples. I have been eating raspberries and strawberries, and am wondering if that could be the cause. Today, I stopped eating said fruit, and am waiting to see if the rash disappears. I did notice today that the rash on my left temple is heart-shaped now - slightly raised and a little itchy, but not terribly.
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Hi..thanks for your query The rash in the cheeks may be due to: 1)Rosacea 2)Systemic lupus erythematosus 3)Contact Dermatitis There are several other possibilities where a similar redness and rash can come up.Eating fruits should not be the main cause . This should be correlated with other local/systemic features and managed accordingly. Kindly visit a dermatologist of adequate management Hope this helps take care!
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Suggest remedy for excessive pain after tooth extraction
Morning Doctor, i went to undergo pulse treatment earlier today, there are broken tooth in my lower tooth inside my last jaw, after pulling the toothearlier today iwon't be able to sleep as the pain hurting on my cheek bone..is there a way that u can help me to solve the pain n make me get back to my sleep.
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Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain pain after tooth extraction is not an abnormal finding and the pain is the reason for disturbed sleep and I suppose your dentist must have definitely prescribed you with antibiotics and painkillers and in case if they are not prescribed or it those medications are not providing you relief you can take strong painkillers like ULTRAM [TRAMADOL] or KETOROL-DT for relief..In case if the pain still does not subside you should consult an Emergency room and get an injection of painkiller like Voveran injection for pain relief and by morning consult your dentist and get evaluated for exact cause of the problem that is causing so much of pain..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Q. What can be done for dryness in and around lips after rosacea treatment?
Hello doctor, I have been suffering from rosacea. So went under proper treatment but now around my lips area, there is dryness. Though I used all the creams on my face, I did not apply creams on the lips area. So is it because of that?
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Hello. This is perioral dermatitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). A type of eczema that occurs around the oral cavity. The most common reason is the steroid that causes it whether they are present in products we use on face or from the treatment we do. Yes, it can be part of rosacea, in fact, perioral dermatitis come under the umbrella of rosacea. The most important thing is hydration of skin for which you have to apply emollient. Apply simple Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) 4 to 5 times a day. Wash your face with mild soap and water. Apply good sunblock of SPF 60. Follow at two weeks. Perioral dermatitis.
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Q. My dad passed away. How to make sure my mom is happy?
Hello doctor,My dad expired one year back. My brother is elder and not interested to look after my mom. So, she stays with me. I am trying hard to make her happy, but it goes in vain. I need a suggestion on how to behave.
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Hello. Firstly, I would like to congratulate you for your dedication towards your mother. I really appreciate that you are looking after your mother. For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online -->
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What causes breathing difficulty despite a normal angiography report?
Hi doctor my name is rc sachdeva and dr says with reports I m angina patient but no one knows the exact reason of my sickness. I m trouble with the problem of breath properly for 5 min and after 5 min it s on normal condition dr says u should test engiography they check my heart blockage but all the reports r normal 2d eco 60 % tmt and ecg all reports r normal even chest centre says u have no breathe problem so I can t suggest u pump what should I do please help me
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Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety, considering the fact that any cardiac disorders or lung disorders have been excluded. Nevertheless, I would recommend checking first your thyroid hormone levels in order to exclude possible thyroid gland dysfunction and performing an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia. If all these tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your anxiety. In such a case, consulting with a specialist in this field would be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest treatment for pain in chest and penis
hi i m mannu..i m suffering from chronic pain by last 5year.now i had started medication. i was taking no anxit drug by last 7months.now i suddenly stoped the drug .now again i felling pain in hand legs chest testis penis ear as like earlier..but when i wwas taking drug pain go off.
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Hi MannuI would advice you to not stop the drug abruptly. The dose should be reduced gradually and tapered off. Otherwise the symptoms may come again or withdrawal symptoms may appear. So consider reducing the dose slowly and consult your pain specialist for further information. Hope this helps. Thanks.
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What do lumps on the forehead indicate?
I keep having these lumps under my skin on my forehead about the size of a quarter and it's almost like something has bitten me and it became swollen but nothing has bitten me. It started a few days ago. I have back pain really bad and I am very tiredr
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Hello,The most possible issue for lumps on the forehead is benign soft tissue lesions as multiple neurofibroma or others. In our clinic, we recommend a fine needle aspiration cytology report of one of the lumps for pathological diagnosis and further management.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What are the lumps on the head and lung?
My grandma went to the hospital. she had a lump on her head. they found nodules in femur bone. femur bone deteriorating. inserted rod and did bone marrow to check for cancer. also found a lump on lung causing all of us to believe it could be from her breast cancer years ago and now its spreading. the tests on marrow came back today and no cancer there. what else could it be?
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Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would go for a PET scan in this condition where biopsy came out to be negative. If need be I would go for a repeat biopsy from any other suitable site after a detailed clinical examination.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your grandma's problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish your grandma an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What does narrowing of the subacromial arch on MRI of shoulder suggest?
I had an MRI performed recently on my left shoulder and could use some help in interpreting the jargon... can anyone tell me if these results are indicative of impingement syndrome or subacromial bursitis? FINDINGS: There is mild downward lateral sloping of the acromion. Trace fluid seen in the subacromial-subdeltoid bursa. There is mild narrowing of the subacromial arch. There is increased signal seen in the bursal side of the supraspinatus tendon. No retracted rotator cuff tear is seen. Infraspinatus tendon appears intact.Teres minor tendon appears intact. Biceps tendon is seen in the bicipital groove. No obvious joint effusion.
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Hi, We are here to help you out. Your findings mean that your acromion bone is hurting the tendon below of the supraspinatus muscle but tendon is not torn, due to irritation the bursa (fluid filled sacs) under the acromion is inflamed. all other muscles are in good shape.Interpretation- you are having shoulder pain due to inflammation of he subacromion bursa, and the treatment, is usually a steroid injection in the space to relieve pain. in some circumstances , the shape of acromion has to be improved by arthoscopy a procedure known as acromioplasty.
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Q. What can be done for epiretinal membrane in the eye?
Hello doctor, My mother is a patient of macular degeneration since last four years. She was being given eye injections by the ophthalmologist in the left eye eight times and six times in the right eye, but the new doctor stopped giving her injections in the left eye for the past six months, now the doctor has told me that my mom is suffering from epiretinal membrane in the left eye and that if they perform the surgery to remove the layer, the vision will not become any better than one percent. Whose mistake is this? Is it true that stopping the injections have made her condition worse or the surgery is too risky? She is driving with one good eye and one bad which is itself a big risk, please advise on what steps should have been taken or should be taken now for her cure? Her right eye is 6/9 but she cannot even see two fingers from a distance of one meter with the left eye. Kindly let me know what I can do for her? She takes Penicillin only after injections.
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Hello. Did you ask your doctor the reason for stopping injection? It must be because the lesion has minimal or no fluid or not showing up any sign of improvement even with injections or healing must have already occurred. In such case giving the injection is a personal choice. However much improvement is not expected with or without injections. Now epiretinal membrane may develop due to many reasons. An uncontrolled systemic condition is one of the reason. But this membrane development will not result in such low vision. That is why much improvement will not occur with any surgery. Her vision must have been around this only even without a membrane. It is no one's fault. It is the disease course you need to understand. So need not worry about the left eye. Take care of the right eye. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online -->
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What are the purpose of acutret and meprate tablets?
Hi Doc, I am Tanu ( Female, Age-23yrs) I have two queries: 1. I am taking Acutret 20 medicine for skin scars. What are its side effects. 2. One Gynae doc has given me Meprate medicine. what is the purpose of this medicine. for what cure it is been taken. Thanks, Tanu
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Hi,1. Used to treat severe cystic acne, Acutret (retinoid) is known to cause dryness of the skin, nose, lips and mouth. Other side effects include itching, nose bleeds, and cracks in the corners of the mouth. It is also known to cause severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy. So, you should not use it if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.2. Meprate is a form of female hormone progesterone that helps regulate ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and menstrual periods and hence commonly prescribed to treat irregular menstrual bleeding and delayed periods.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Suggest treatment for muscle spasm in the lower back
I am having a lower back spasm in the large muscle on my left side that catches every time I move. Tried ice and heat, rest and Tylenol. No strain that I m aware of, only painful when it catches . What else can I do? This has gone on for 3 days now.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Muscles spasm can be managed with combination of analgesics and muscle relaxants. You can try Acetaminophen/Baclofen combination which is quite effective and shows good results. Aceclo MR is a good alternative and it is a combination of Aceclofenac and Thiocochicine. Wishing you good health. Thanks.
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Q. My penis could have touched vaginal fluid in the condom. Is there any chance for HIV?
Hello doctor, After I had sex with sex-worker, I put my penis inside underwear before removing the condom. Her vaginal fluids would have spread in my underwear. After one minute, I removed the condom and put it back in the underwear. The penis could have touched vaginal fluids in the underwear. Is there any chance to transmit HIV by this?
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Hi. The answer to your question is simple. How long do you live in water? The same is applicable to HIV virus too. How long HIV virus survive in outside environment? Here the answer is a minimum of eight seconds and a maximum of 30 seconds owing to environmental temperature. So, in your condition, even if she is infected, having a virus in vaginal fluid and then on your underwear, the virus is not able to survive in the outside environment and again virus has no capabilities to breach skin and pass into the body. So, the chance of acquiring HIV in the context you explained are not valid for transmission in any way. So, nothing to worry.
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What causes swelling and burning sensation of lower legs?
Yes - I am 49 years old, weigh 130 pounds I am a runner and a fitness instructor. I recently took on a full time job where I sit at a desk. I still teach and run 8 hours a week. Recently I am experiencing swelling of the lower legs - knee to ankle and bloating of the abdomen. After I remove my work shoes, I have indentations where the straps have been. My lower legs feel tight like sunburn without the burn. My abdomen and waist is enlarged. I haven t had a period in 6 months. What is going on??
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HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.You should investigate yourself for cardiac status. It can be due to congestive cardiac failure. Second cause can be due to fluid retention after menopause. You are advised to visit a physician.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care.
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Suggest treatment for constipation in infants
Hi I have a 6week old baby who is constipated and has lots of gas. I breastfeed (low-output) and augment with 50ml of Nan pelargon. What can I use for the constipation? Can I try to breastfeed her only , maybe my breast milk output will increase eventually.
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To increase your breast milk output, use cumin seeds by adding in bread, wafers or chapatis or may gulp with water as such. To avoid sticking in throat, may coarsely grind it. It's a routine spice in kitchen and harmless. 1/2 to 1 tsp two to thrice a day suffices. Yes, taste may not be good but see the result yourself.For small babies' constipation chebulic myrobalan (Haritaki) may be found/ rubbed against hard, clean surface (stone etc) by adding few drops of water and small qty of paste may be allowed to be licked by baby. May add pure honey for taste. Give twice or thrice in a day initially and then reduce as per need. It will regulate bowels, detoxify, enhance appetite and digestion. Do not panic if there are initial lose motions.But pl see that in the beginning, if anus is stuck with dry faeces, remove it mechanically by inserting gloved, lubricated small finger of yours.Then you may, if you agree, contact for overall strength of intestines and growth of baby. Some classic Ayurveda has ARVINDASAV liquids for that.These are safe, harmless things in bounty of nature. Haritaki is said to be better than mother because former doesn't get angry with child.If you have any other query, pl consult through direct question.Hope it helps.
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What do these altered WBC and platelet counts indicate?
My four year old had some labs drawn recently because we are trying to figure out why she keeps getting these high fevers. She has a history of neutropenia in the past but we were followed by a hematologist for a while last year and her counts were always ok so we were discharged. Her labs yesterday were as follows: WBC 4.2 Thousand/uL RBC 4.81 Million/uL Hemoglobin 13.2 g/dL Hematocrit 38.9 % MCV 80.9 fL MCH 27.5 pg MCHC 34.0 g/dL RDW 12.2 % Platelets 227 Thousand/uL MPV 8.6 fL Neutrophils Absolute 1,008 cells/uL Lymphocytes Absolute 2,772 cells/uL Monocytes Absolute 252 cells/uL Eosinophils Absolute 126 cells/uL Basophils Absolute 42 cells/uL Neutrophils 24% The smear has been manually reviewed and the manual differential has been reported. Lymphs 61 % Atypical Lymphocytes Relative 5 % Monocytes 6 % Eos 3 % Basos. 1 % Differential Comment: Evaluate results with caution. The white blood cell count and platelet count may be altered due to interferences caused by the presence of significant numbers of large/giant platelets. Tear-drop cells 2 + Ovalocytes 1 + I’m a bit concerned about the differential comment, is this anything to worry about?
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Hello and Welcome to "Ask A Doctor" service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The one number that is not normal is in the differential comment. It c 1,008cells/uL. This is low for a 4year old. A low neutrophil count is known as neutropenia. Neutropenia plus periodic fevers is called cyclic neutropenia. This condition has episodes(about every three weeks with each episode lasting about one week) of fever, enlarged lymph nodes(or "glands"), skininfections, muscle pains, or pneumonia. The diagnosis is made by repeating the blood test that you placed in the User's Question three times a week for two months unless the neutropeniais confirmed sooner. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
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Suggest remedy for chest pain
I have a sharp pain in my chest, that goes straight through to my spine in the same spot. My heart rate is 92bpm, but Ive been at rest for longer than 10 minutes, pain has lasted for almost 15 minutes now, and Im 2 weeks shy of my due date. Ive felt this pain before, just dont know what it is but I dont think think its lasted this long before.
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. As a rule in chest pain, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If this is normal than no need to worry much. It is mostly musculoskeletal pain either due to muscular pull or unknown injury. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
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Suggest treatment for chest cough and tiredness
Hello, In November after visiting gym I ve got stuffed and 100% plugged nose, later developed chest caugh, pain, tiredness, thought I might have had pneumonia.. Took a lot of rest, lung teas, herbal tinctures, veget. and fruit juices etc. Lung Xray was OK. 2 weeks of antibiotics didn t clear it up. Up to now having smelly yellowish mucus coming out of my Bronchi s. Much worse after any kind of small walk, excercise. I am very concerned, it feels like infection in my chest that is not going away. Dr. ordered spirometry and metacholine tests, that suggested mild Asthma. Recommended cortison puffers only. I gave sample of yellow mucus - came out as inflamation only. What should I do next? So far I stayed off work last 3 months, taking care of myself, it seems getting slowly better until I go for a little walk when symptoms come back big time. What other test should be done to find out the real cause? I feel, that if it is not cleared, it will be getting worse over time. I used to do a lot of sports here as well as in Europe since childhood, until 3.5 months ago, and I am very worried about the future of this medical issue. Thank You, Radka
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Hi, As per the description, asthma is best managed with bronchi dilators and other supportive care. Further evaluation with CT thorax and diagnostic bronchoscopy is decision of time. Advanced medications of mast cell stabilizers and monoclonal antibody scope should be discussed with the treating pulmonologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Anxiety after chemo treatments. Sleeplessness and depression after taking lamictal, remeron , lorazapem, and anxiety pills. Safe?
I am bipolar and had chemo starting jan and finished treatments April. After a month I startied feeling anxiety and went to my psychatrist and he gave me all kinds of antidepressant/anxiety pills. Along with I was already taking (Lamictal, remeron, and lorazapem i still feel very bad in the morning and don't get any sleep. I take lorazapem 3xaday 0.5, lamictal at bedtime and nighttime and remeron. are these safe together
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Overall, such combination is not unsafeYour sleeplessness could be because of multiple reason: diagnosis of cancer and its psychological impact, chemotherapy and its side effect related consequences etcSleeplessness is also a symptom of bipolarI presume that with continuation of the drugs that you are prescribed by your doctor, over 1 month period, you should be O.K
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What is the treatment for the infection under the fore3skin?
Hi. I had an infection under the foreskin (not STD) and tried putting Savlon antiseptic cream on it. Seemed to work, but became sore again after I stopped using it. went to doctor and was prescribed Pimafucort Cream, which cleared it up. The weird thing is, it now looks like I have been circumcised. Whereas the foreskin used to cover the glans completely, it seems to have shrunk. My doctor had never heard of that happening before. I'm just curious if anyone has heard of that effect, and is it caused by the infection, the Savlon, or the Pimafucort cream. The doctor took a swab, which he just seemed to dab briefly in one spot... for what ever reason, the lab wasn't able to culture anything, so I don't know what I had). It was some months ago now. I presume I used the cream sparingly for 7 days as instructed. 47yr old male, 70kg, excellent health.
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Hi. The cream given to you is fairly safe and such effects are unknown. However, Savlon application can cause some shrinkage of the skin as it has a dessicant action. Do not worry as it should be temporary and should wear off over a period of time. You should apply oil or moisturizer over the part for the next two weeks and it should help. Take care and feel free to contact again. Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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What does pulse rate of 104 in 16 year old indicate?
My 16 yr old son went to donate blood last week was declined because they said noticed irregular pulse went for sport physical today PA didn t noticed pulse irregular but a pulse of 104 did EKG said sinus rhythm was off but dr. Said that was normal. Yet scheduled him tomorrow for an echocardiogram so just curious what s going on
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Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that 104 pulse rate can be normal in 16 year depending on his physical activity, stress and physiological changes. If ECG is sinus then no need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?
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Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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How to avoid foods that cause child cold?
My two year old son has had cold symptoms for almost a year. We took him to an ENT specialist who insisted he put grommets in both ears and remove his adnoids. After the surgery the next day he said that his ears were extremely blocked with pus etc and after two weeks we saw a hearing specialist who said that he seemed to be okay but the machine consistently gave a negative reading on one ear - so had to go straight back to the ENT who said not to worry about it, there is nothing wrong with his hearing etc. His cold like symptoms did start to clear over the next month or so for about three months and then he has been hit again with another dose of symptoms. One of the grommets in his ear has almost come out around the same time he started the symptoms again. We thought that this may have been the problem but our local chemist took one look at him and said he had allergies to something, he said it could be a number of things. He is rather fair skinned and his red/purple rings under his eyes are also starting to look a little scaley. He is starting to rub his eye a little but nothing out of the norm. He is a terrible sleeper since 5 months old and has slept through the night less than a dozen times since. He drinks plenty of fluids and eats like a champion and I would like to know how to isolate foods that may be affecting him. I am extremely exhausted as I am the only one that attends to him during his sleeplessness and I think I myself have developed some sort of sleep apnia. I would really hope that I can find some sort of quick answer to a very long on going issue.
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Hello, I have a few questions, please: -what are his cold symptoms (a cough, runny nose, fever)? -did the ENT doctor prescribe an antibiotic for his ear infections? -placement of the grommets seems to have relieved his cold symptoms, did you take your son back to ENT doctor when one of the grommets began to come out of his eardrum? Is there a family history of allergic conditions? E.g. asthma, eczema, or hay fever? Children with eye allergies have red eyes and are constantly rubbing their eyes. The normal amount of sleep for a healthy toddler is 12-13 hours a night plus one nap(which is included in the 12-13 hours). To manage his night wakings he ought to have a set sleep schedule and bedtime routine. A consistent nightly bedtime will enable him to fall asleep more easily. A consistent bedtime routine (20-45 minutes) and includes 3-4 soothing activities (bath, pyjamas, story reading). Continue to allow him to nap. Let him have a transitional object(blanket, doll, stuffed animal). Do not respond immediately to his movements or sounds. Give him a chance to return to sleep independently. Parental sleep disruptions, family tension often result from nighttime sleep disturbances. Behavioural interventions (e.g. counselling) result in fewer sleep problems for the child, but also help alleviate parental stress, improve parental stress and management of daytime behaviours. He should continue to eat a regular, wholesome diet. There is no evidence that eliminating food s from his diet will relieve his cold symptoms and it could cause a dietary deficiency. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
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Q. How can I overcome my insecurities?
Hi doctor, I have a lot of insecurities. How to overcome them?
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Hi. You seem to be worrying too much about life. Be clear of one thing. Nothing is permanent in life. So, where is the question of insecurity? Hence, I advise you to live your life to the fullest today. Tomorrow can be faced later. Invest your time in a new hobby. Give time for physical fitness. Focus on your career at present. After all, the life is much more than all these. You can review with me for further follow-up.
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What is the dosage of Crocin DS syrup?
Hello Doctor My son is 2 year 11 months old.He is having severe cough and running nose for the past 2 days.I have given Crocin DS syrup fever becomes low and within 3 to 4 hours again the temperature increases.Pls tell me whether we can give Crocin within 4 hours.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Crocin can be given in 4-6 hours. But before giving crocin measure temperature and give it only when temperature > 100 F. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Work out daily, take weight gainer, suffer lung problem, left renal litheasis. What to do ?
Hiii m AAAA.. m gym work out daily nd get early morning drink whey protein after work out drink weight gainer and repeat also before 1 hour sleep again drink weight gainer . 2 days before m getting scanning stomach. M suffering from lungs probelm- left renal litheasis(small) c hydro nefluois c ureteru obstruction c small coveretions sylt- kidney c fally liver
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Hi, many thanks for the query!Stone in the ureter causes obstruction to urine outflow, so urine accumulates in kidneys causing so called swelling of kidneys i.e. Hydronephrosis.You need to do certain investigations- USG (Abdo-Pelvis), X-ray KUB,RFT, LFT, Sr. Uric acid, Urine (Routine & Microscopy).You haven't mentioned, exactly what Lung problem you have.If you are drinking alcohol, stop it gradually.For time being, you may take anti-spasmodics, pain killers withyour doctor's opinion.Drink plenty of water so that at least 2 litres of urine is voided in 24 hrs.Wish you a good health. Take care. Regards.
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What are the symptoms to know that I have mono?
My daughter just found out yesterday that she has Mono, and Dr told her she probably has been contagious for over a week. I am feeling a bit tired at work, and do not feel great overall, but nothing really bad either. I m thinking that I m probably talking myself into feeling bad (psycho-sematic sp?) Is there an easy way to know if I have contracted it? Any obvious symptoms I should watch for? I know tiredness is a main symptom, but I usually do not get enough sleep anyway so not sure if I m tired more than usual. Are my co-workers at risk?
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thanks for asking your questionI completely understand your prpblemyou want to know about infectious mononucleosis or also known as kissings disease.it is transmitted by salivamost of the adults have acquired immunity by the age of 40 yrsIn adolescence and young adulthood, the disease presents with a characteristic triad-fever,sore throat and enlarged glands.you can get yourself checked if u have all these symptoms .lastly yes your close co workers will be at risk if you have the disease.thanks /regardsfeel free to ask more queriesmay god bless you with good health
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What causes pain and swelling in the leg?
hello have pain in right leg from right above knee down to ankle swollen from under knee to ankle pain in back of knee down to ankle3 in wider than left leg thought it was a bakers cyst had a X-rays and us of leg.started 3 weeks ago couldn t even stand of foot now i can hardly walk still painful still very swollen and now ankle right where bone is swollen on both sides what is this
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Hi, It can be due to minor contusion or thin fracture that may not be visible in X-rays. As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac and apply ice packs for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray done for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What causes lump at the base of the inflamed vein in the glands?
i have an inflamed vein in my glande,on the base of it,the size of an orange seed,what can this be? it looks like a strangled vein,round shape,like a grain,dark blue...i is painless,but looks very bad...i have already attended physicians,they agree that it is not a venereal disease...what can this be?...i have no circuncision.
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Hi,your question does nt clarity the location of the lump.But by the story it appears that You have some obsession and fear- of the inflammed vein at the base of the penile-shaft mostly due to the suspected veneral infection.In my view a physical examination by the surgeon would resolve your issue.But by the details of the query, in my opinion-it is engorged penile vein- and not a infalmmed lump-as it is painless, which clarifies that it is not inflammed lump.Still you get checked by the local surgeon.Hope You are sastisfied with the advise given.Wellcome again if any query to the HCM.Thks for the query to the HCM forum.
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Is the asthma prescription and treatment correct?
Sir i m sanjeev from india, i have a daughter of 4 years, her weight is 16-17 kg. she suffering with asthmetic problem in every 20 to 25 days. I checked her with a female doctor name poonam bhatia. She wrote medicine of Cefoprox 100, Montari-LC KID, Sal Mucolite, Defcort and some respules mix of duolin and budecort but my daughter not feeling well. Is this treatment is ok.
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Hello Sanjeev,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. At present, I would mostly agree with her current treatment - Montelukast + Levocetirizine (Montari-LC kid), Salmucolite, Defcort (Oral steroid), Cefoprox (antibiotic), and inhaled drugs - Duolin and Budecort.2. If she is not feeling well despite above drugs, I would increase frequency of salbutamol (a content in Duolin) for wheezing and breathing difficulty.3. I would not continue then antibiotic after completion of suggested duration of the course.4. I would suggest her allergy testing to identify the substances that she may be allergic to.5. I would suggest her plenty of fluids during the day, rest and light diet to aid early recovery.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your daughter a very good recovery and a great health ahead.Thank you & Regards.
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Q. I require 13 hours of sleep every day. Should I take Modafinil?
Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old male, all my life I have required about 13 hours sleep every night, regardless of the bedtime. If I get the 13 hours sleep, I am not tired the next day, but if I only get 10 hours sleep, I will be very tired that day and also get a sleep debt. I went to bed at 8 PM last night and woke up at 1 PM today, as I only slept for 11 hours the night before. I tried forcing myself to sleep for eight hours, but I was a wreck, and I slept for nearly 24 hours straight to compensate. I had blood tests and sleep tests, which were all normal. I only have kyphoscoliosis. I am certain I do not have depression or other psychological problems but have tried several antidepressants for some time. But it had no impact on the amount of sleep I require. It is quite annoying, not being able to live the same lifestyle as nearly everyone I know. I simply just sleep more than everyone. Would I benefit from something like Modafinil? Any other ideas?
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Hi. Thanks for your query. I have gone through your complaint and I think Modafinil is a good option in your case. Modafinil is used to decrease excessive sleepiness and enhances memory and cognitive functions. Modafinil can have some side effects, which are headaches, dizziness, flushing, sweating, gastric irritation, dry mouth, etc. Most of the side effects are mild and are self-limiting. For more information consult a sleep medicine physician online -->
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What causes spots on the upper body?
my son had little spots which look like chicken pox except they do not have blisters. He did have chickenpox... He only has about 15 right now and only on his upper body. Every day there are 2 more. The 'older ' ones seem to scap over and become a little hard. He has this for about 5 days..
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Hi, There are few possibilities: either acneiform eruption or folliculitis. I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the premium section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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Can HIV be infected by touching the open cut on wrist with dirty hands?
I have a cut on my wrist, it s two days fresh. It s not bleeding, but it s still fresh and sensitive, a friend happens to touch me by accident right on my cut. What are my chances of getting HIV, my friend touched my cut with their finger, which was dirty because he s works on cars..
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Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that HIV won't live in atmosphere because it recuries human white cells to be alive. It won't live in dirty hands of anybody and so no chance of HIV.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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Upper abdominal pain, ultrasound doesn't show anything. Having loose yellow stools, nausea, cant eat anything. Why ?
Hi there. I went to the hospital yesterday with upper abdominal pain . They did blood tests and ultrasound and said they didn t find anything. Today i have the same thing again. Hurts when i eat or drink anything. And now im having loose yellow stools . And im nauseated and i cant eat anything. It hurts to take deep breaths as well. Please help.Thanks Sincerley, AAAAA
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Hi. It sounds to me like gastritis attack especially if this already happened. Also GERD or hiatal hernia. Ultrasound wont show anything. You must do gastroscopy to evaluate how serious it is. Till that just avoid hard food and alcohol, coffee. Eat milk products and fruit. Also lay with your upper body elevated. You can try taking some other antiacid drugs such as pantoprasole or antacides. Also you IBD should be sonsidered. You simply need to find what food triggers these symptoms and avoid it. If pain persist then some more serious disorders need to be ruled out. Also this can be due to food allergy so avoid food that aggravates symptoms. Wish you good health.
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Suggest treatment for extremely sore upper arm after taking flu shot
Hi, may I answer your health queries right. My name is kaylene 50 years of age,had a flu shot on Tuesday and have a extremely sore upper arm. Sooo painful I went to the doctors yesterday. They gave me steriods and pain relief but it doesn't seem to be letting up.
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You might have developed injection abscess. Flu vaccine is given intramuscular (into the muscle). In normal circumstances, mild pain is likely after flu shot. But when vaccine was not given properly, it can damage muscles, nerves and blood vessels. And this can cause local site abscess formation. This abscess gives a lot of pain. So possibility of infection site abscess formation is more in your case. Get done ultrasound examination of local site, if there is abscess then you need incision and drainage (I & D) to remove abscess. You may also need antibiotic and anti inflammatory drugs. Don't worry, you will be alright. First rule out abscess at injection site. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health . Thanks.
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What are allergic symptoms of hernia mesh implant?
My husband had a hernia repair surgery about ten days ago he had the mesh implant now he has a rash on his whole body and is very itchy and cold and he had no reason to be cold with the heater going I was wondering if it is an allergic reaction to the mesh he also does not have a spleen so I am very worried he took some benedryl and it did nothing and he has never had any kind of rash ever till now
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HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern for your husband, if your husband does not have history of any allergic condition then the mesh would be the reason for that you have to talk to the surgeon, mean while the allergic symptoms need to be treated with the "Tab Levocetrizine 10 mg three times in day" hope this information helps you, have nice day.
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