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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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What causes pain on both sides of jaws and under breast?
Hello , both sides of my jaws have been sore for the past 2-4 days I had a very slight cheat pain under my breast about 30 minutes ago. What does this mean? I also had a injury where my face was smashed into a tree about 7 years back and my face was worked on but many surgeon s immediately . Using many stitches in my mouth
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HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.Looking to your symptoms you should rule out cardiac( heart related pain) as these are symptoms of heart pain. Once ruling out heart pain you can consult dentist to see for temperomandibular joint pathology. 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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Diagnosed as Autistic but why having seizure after changing meditation?
YES! I HAVE A FRIEND WHOSE DAUGHTER IS DIAGNOSED AS AUTISTIC AND IS HAVING SEIZURES.HER MEDICATION FOR SEIZURES WAS RECENTLY CHANGED AND NOW THEY ARE COMING MORE FREQUENTLY. MY FRIEND IS SEARCHING FOR AN ANSWER CAN YOU HELP HER? I'm GIVING YOU HER EMAIL ADDRESS.Oh! I didn't realize this was a pay per answer thing. sorry to bother you.
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Hi. If you would like, you can ask your friend to publish her question to our public forums. Those are free, but unfortunately there is no guarantee that the question will be answered right away. From what you've said here. Let me try and give you some basic information. That you can transmit to your friend.The management of seizures through medication can be quite tricky. Medical science still doesn't know a single one shot cure-all for the problem since there are SO MANY different causes. When it comes to putting someone on a medication regime for epilepsy (seizure disorder), different medications will have different effects and it takes time (and quite alot of patience on the patient and families part) to get the right system down.The other thing is that when you change the medications, the older drugs will start getting washed out of the body while the newer drugs take time to build up to their therapeutic levels. So that might be a cause for the new cluster of seizures. It also may be that these new medications are just not working for the patient as well. I would recommend that your friend call back the Neurologist treating her Daughter and update her on the rebounding seizures. They can see if they want to stay the course for a bit longer and let the new drugs settle in. Or they can change the meds again.I hope that made some sense. Hope things get better for your friends daughter. Take Care and Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic.com
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Suggest treatment for 'pins and needles' sensation in body
My partner has been suffering pain and pins and needles down the left side of his body and seems tight to the touch. When I touch it with cold hands he says it's painful and sensitive. He's Also very lethargic, ibroprophen has been taken but there's been no improvement
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Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:1. Para-spinal spasm and entrapment of nerve fibers at the Spinal region.2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level.Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in his diet.Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful.Ibuprophen being an analgesic-anti inflammatory preparation will not have much effect.If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get his complete Neurological examination done.Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.X ray & MRI of spine can also be carried out to detect any nerve entrapment.Wishing him a Good Health.Take care.
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Suggest treatment for pain and liquid filled bump on knee
Hello, I have this pain in my knee and I went to the doctor about a month ago and they drained it, it was an abscense, with cellulitis in my leg. But now my knee is starting to hurt again, not near as much but I tried to squeeze it and nasty stuff came out of it.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThis may mean that the abscess has recurred.This is a possible complication of an abscess. It would be best to see your doctor for assessment which would include examination and likely incision and drainage of the area.A course of antibiotics may also be needed as well.I hope this helps
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Will ovigyn and nactab help to conceive?
i m 24 years old and married last november.i m not able to concieve.all my reports r normal but i have PCOD .my gynae has given me ovigyn and nactab for 1 month twice and thrice respectively .will it help me to concieve and in how much time will i concieve
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Hi I think you should go for evaluation first. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels. Do a semen analysis of your partner. If everything is fine you should take medicines for inducing ovulation. Only ovigyn and nactab will not help. You can track your ovulation by repeated ultrasound and be in contact with your husband around the ovulation time. You will also need some medicines for supporting implantation. Hope I have answered your question.
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Are Zetia and Avorstation safe to take for elevated cholesterol levels?
My cardiologist wants me to take zetia in addition to the Avorstation 40 mg that I have been taking for about 9 months because my last blood test shows my cholesterol at the high end range. The other option in medication is to take crestor (I believe 20 mg instead of the other two medications above. I am 79 1/2 yrs, and I see one of the possible side effects in memory loss and confusion. I do not need that affect --- am I better to stay on avorstatiin and add zetia?
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Hello,Both the options are there. Memory loss and confusion are not common side effects, and we see those very rarely. So changing to Crestor is a good option, and if doesn't respond then it should be switched to Zetia and atorvastatin combination.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode
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Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached.
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Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online -->
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Suggest remedy to reduce blood glucose after steroid injection
I had a steriod injection for arthritis today. I have been diagnosed as pre diabetic. I have been watching my diet and my daily glucose checks are in normal range. Today, when I checked two hours after eating my blood glucose was 261. I waited two more hours and checked again. It risen to 272. Will it go back down? Is there something I should do?
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe steroid injection could have an effect on your blood sugars but this effect should diminish within 24 to 48 hours .You can continue to monitor your readings during this time.If your blood sugars are increased due to progression of the pre diabetes then you may need to be assessed for possible treatment.I hope this helps
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How long can he exist without dialysis at renal failure 5th stage?
my husband has had five way by pass surgery, several heart attacks, and diabetes, high blood pressure and now is in stage5 renal failure, how eminent is dialysis, one doctor talking about putting box in arm now, He also has a new area in heart not receiving proper circulation, the heart doctor was going to do catherization and put in stents, but looked at kidney tests and said no it would throw him into immediate dialysis. dyalsis causes heart attacks some articles say, how long can he exist without dialysis at level 5 sorry I cant spend any money on anything also working with 855 a month income
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Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.You should've understood by now, that dialysis is an artificial kidney. Dialysis is needed thrice weekly, in patient's with very poor kidney function, as in stage 5 failure. With so many vital parameters, like heart function,diabetes,age also is important, his general condition is compromised severely. It's impossible for any doctor to predict, how long he'll survive without dialysis.You can get it done free of cost at government hospitals.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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How do monoclonal antibodies help in cancer therapy?
Hello Doc, My name is Rana. I am doing a biology research in school about monoclonal antibodies, and I was hoping you can help me in it if you can. my questions are : How monoclonal antibodies can help in cancer therapy? and how does this therapy work? Since when this therapy had been used and how many people improved or were cured because of it? Thank you
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Hi Rana. All cells in the body have a large number of receptors present on the surface and inside the cell. These are necessary for their normal functioning. Cancer cells utilise some of these receptors to enhance their growth and stay immortal. So we as oncologists have started to use these receptors for treating cancer by blocking these receptors. That is done by using monoclonal antibodies and is called targeted therapy. It was started in the 90s with a drug called imatinib. Now there is a plethora of such drugs available and are used in a variety of cancers and are working wonders.
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Any suggestion for burning/stinging pain in lower back and vomiting sensation?
My husband fell on his back, landing on a block of wood. He felt a burning/stinging pain in his low back (like he'd cut himself) & felt like vomiting. He has taken a muscle relaxant, put an ice pack on for 15 minutes, had a bath & is icing again. What else can I do for him? Should he get an x-ray?
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If the pain does not resolve within a week, then an x-ray would be in order. Continued icing is a good idea, as are continued muscle relaxants. But for the first few days rest and pain control are the main objectives.
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Suggest remedy for pain and stinging in inner leg and calfes
Hello Doctor,A week ago, I went surfing and got tossed around a bit. After about an hour, I decided to get out of the water because a stinging pain in my right soleus (inner side of leg above my leash) and pain in my calf. It was a stinging sensation irrespective of whether anything was touching it of not. Did the R.I.C.E thing for a few days. Not as sensitive but still stinging to the touch and I noticed a greenish coloring from my Achilles to the back of my knee. Thought I probably just got hit with my board but didn t really notice when it happened. Problem is that the pain and stinging is not going away. Wondering if I tore something because it doesn t seem to be healing like most bruises would.
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Hello, your concerns are valid, and since it is not healing, you need to take care. now first thing. Do you have any problem besides pain on walking, and do you feel an indent over your tendon, if any of the above is true, there is possibility of tear of the tendon, and in that case normally plastering or surgery is must. if its not that than do not worry, just take some rest, keep limb elevated, and in a few more days things will improve fast, lets be frank, the usual healing period in such injuries is about 3 weeks depending on the severity.i hope your concern has been taken care of.happy healing.
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Waking up from sleep with dizziness, anxiety, bloated stomach. Wants to do colonoscopy. History of stress, anger, depression. Treatment?
Hello, I m a 26-year-old male. Now it is almost 4 months when I sleep, I wake up with dizziness , shaking, anxiety , and a heavy (over-filled) stomach. Additionally, I feel like I have to poop. I ve gone through different blood and stool examinations and am fine from those aspects. Recently, I consulted a doctor and he prescribed me a colonoscopy procedure; but, I haven t done it yet. I must add that for the past one and a half year, I was under consistant stress and anger. Now I m seriously depressed as well. Thank you
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Your symptoms may be suggestive of nocturnal panic attacks, which is a type of anxiety disorder. Since this problem has been causing you significant problems and since you have been in constant stress recently, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. Wish you all the best. - Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist
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Should i be worried about the painless dent in the bicep?
I am a hockey goaltender and I took a puck impact to my left bicep. The bicep is bruised and dented in the middle. There is little pain, I have a full range of motion and can lift heavy items with the left arm. What is causing the dent, and should I consult my family doctor? YYYY@YYYY
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Hello, Nothing much to worry and it could be a harmless contracture. No definite treatment is required as of now. 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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Child diagnosed with left duplex kidney. Had a double uretic reimplant. Frequent urinary infections. Remedy?
Hi, I have a three year who has a left duplex kidney , she was diagnosed at about 13 months if age. She then had a double uretic reinplant, and has continued to have infections, she is currently in hospital on I V antibiotics , once again fever of 40.6, vomiting , lethargy, I m worried about her future and het kidney... What does this mean for her kidneys? Why does she continue to have uti s? Frustrated mum Nat;) Thanks!
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Abnormal urine drainge is a risk for urine infection. there are few things you can do - 1. Make her pass stools once daily. Kids with constipation have abnormal bladder function which predisposes to back flow of urine and urine infection.2. Complete longer course of antibiotics [3-4 weeks] instead of 1-2 weeks of antibiotics.3. Antibiotic prophylaxis for 3-6 months at bedtime after emptying bladder.
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What are the symptoms of complex PTSD?
On my left shoulder near my neck I have a small patch of hard red skin with small bumps about a 3 circle in total and the small bumps resemble chicken skin, whitish, like little pin heads, it s itchy. I think I ve had complex PTSD for several years now? related? Thanks
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Hello,Welcome to Healthcare Magic.In my opinion your skin patches are least likely due to PTSD. Gets yourself evaluated and investigated by dermatologist to find out medical cause of the problem.Same time keep follow up psychiatrist/psychologist for treatment of PTSD.Wishing you good health and all the best.www.99doctor.com
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Suggest remedy for allergic reaction to steroid shot for poison oak
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I just got a steroid shot for posin oak and feel so bad after the shot. balance is off, shaky, sick to my stomac and cant breath to good. I have had bad reactions everytime I have tryed this, what can I do?
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that you are having a reaction to the steroid.Steroids , like all medications, can be associated with possible side effects.If this is the case, you may need to speak to your doctor to let him know about your reaction.I hope this helps
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Can any online doctor help with cervical spine MRI ?
I have persistant pain in my thump/hand and sometimes it is shaking. Do I need rest, sport, physiotherapy? Thanks for helping me. The following is my Cervical Spine MRI. C3-C4: There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge with CENTRAL protrusion indenting the thecal sac and nerve roots bilaterally at their exit formina. C4-C5:There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge with LEFT paracentral disc protrusion indenting the thecal sac and nerve roots bilaterally at their exit formina. C5-C6:There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge with RIGHT paracentral disc protrusion indenting the thecal sac and nerve roots bilaterally at their exit formina. C6-C7:There is degenerative diffuse annular disc bulge ONLY indenting the thecal sac at its exit formina. No intrinsic cord lesion or cord compression. Straghtining of the cervical spine due to muscle spasm is noted, but its alignment is normal.
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Hi, Thanks for query, It seems that you may require surgical intervention. Consult orthopedic surgeon and seek his advice. Physiotherapy will require after surgery or any other measure. ok and bye.
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Should I visit emergency room for persistent lightheadedness?
I am a 50 year old male in relative good health. Today at work I started to get slightly lightheaded. I drank a few glasses of water and ate a salad, but the lightheadedness has continued. It is slight, but I present. No other symptoms seem present. My primary is on his day off. I am uncertain if this feeling is worthy of going to the emergency room.
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HIWell come to HCMThank for asking a question Your concern being appreciated, lighthead symptoms may have several causes but the most common is hypoglycemia, cerebral ischemia, labyrinthitis, some time may be undetected hypertension, and others, have some rest, eat something, if you are hypertensive then check the blood pressure, and in case of diabetes get done the plasma glucose level,Only advise I would give you is to try Betahistine till you see your doctor, but is nothing to worry, if the symptoms are not severe else you have to see the ER just to rule out the cerebrovascular condition hope this information helps.
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How can lip swelling and an irritated throat lump be treated?
Hello, last summer I developed a few symptoms together. My upper lip swelled in the front(no sore, just swelling and irritation), my throat is very red, bumpy and irritated, and three canker sores on the inside of my mouth. After a week or so the canker sores healed and went away. My throat was irritated and continued to look bumpy and red for a couple months. Then winter came. My lip has remained swollen for about 8 months now and with the season turning and warmer weather coming around my throat is irritated again. This all developed after I kissed someone however after visiting a std clinic, an urgant care providor, and my primary physician I was reassured by all three that it is not an std. I was told by one that it was a viral infection and would clear up in a week or two and my primary physician told me it was allergies. Any Ideas?
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Hello,I can understand your concern. Your symptoms do not suggest that you have any STD, thus you can stay relaxed about it. Your symptoms suggests more towards a viral infection, but as your doctor suggested, if it is a viral infection, it should resolve on its own in about a week and only supportive therapy related to symptoms might be needed. The persistent swelling for about 8 months seems to be an allergic reaction to a substance that you use routinely. However, in your case, it might be an allergic reaction along with the viral infection. I would recommend you to go for a blood test for allergy. It will suggest what substance you are allergic to so that you can avoid its exposure. After giving the blood for testing, you should start taking antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg (Levocet) or Loratidine 10 mg (Lorfast) once a day for about 10 days. If it will be an allergic reaction, the swelling should start to reduce or disappear.If that does not happen, then you should visit a dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon for examination of the lip and further investigations directed directly towards the lip swelling. Based on the results, diaggnosis can be made and treatment can be advised.I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah
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Sharp pain in lower abdomen, pain in neck and shoulders. Pregnancy test showed first positive. Ectopic pregnancy or kidney stone?
Hello, Im a 16 year old female. Ive been having a sharp pain in my lower left abdomen for the past two days. Its worst when i Walk and while i sit it just burns a bit. Also my neck and shoulders have been huting more then usual. I have been sexually active, however I did not miss my period, and my pregnancy came back negative, but at first it look positive then the one line seemed to disapear. I have researched online and many women who say they have had an ectopic pregancy have stated that they also missed their period. Im not sure wether I have an ectopic pregancy, a cist or possible a kidney problem. Should i go to my family doctor or gynecologist. Please help me out If you may know anything. Thanks
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hi..you have sharp acute abdominal pain..you had UPT weakly positive..see your gynaecologist immediately to rule out ectopic pregnancy..the serum HCG levels and USG is required for the diagnosis and treatment..all the very best,,
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Periodic numbness in face, tearing in one eye. What could the cause be?
Hi, I am a Registered Nurse (over 20 years)...mostly med surg. Over a year ago, I experienced a numb feeling in my face (left). It comes and goes. At times, in addition to the numb feeling, I also experience my left eye tearing. It is annoying...not painful. I am scared to death to go get it checked out. It surely doesn t help working around all kinds of sickness. Just when I think I have seen it all...I see something else that is weird (ex... hematoma formed on a patient s spine???? caused paraplegia ) In my case, though, I don t think it is a stroke ...was thinking more Bell s Palsy...but would it continue so long? Thanks Miriam
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Your symptoms are suggestive of a mild injury to the facial nerve. This usually takes 3-5 weeks to resolve on its own. Taking oral steroids will help in an early recovery. You can consult a physician for the same. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com
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What causes a small painful lump in the groin?
I have a swollen "lump" about the size of a pecan where my groin connects to my inner thigh & the skin is reddish-pink. It is not visible, but it is painful like a muscle-pull. It is next to a sebaceus cyst. Would warm moist heat help this or should I see a doctor 1st?
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode, benign cyst or soft tissue mass. Moist heat will not help. You should consult your doctor first and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What causes a bruise with blisters on the knuckles of the fingers?
My daughter (20 yrs old) in otherwise excellent health, has a blistery bruise on the back of her left hand near the outermost knuckles. There are small blisters associated with it. It has been there unchanged for two weeks. No known trauma associated with it. Any ideas?
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Dear Sir/Mam,I understand your concerns about the bruises your daughter has.Always a complete workup must be done to exclude serious diagnosis related to platelets and blood clotting factors that might cause thisissue.That is why she should do these tests : CBCD, PT,INR,PTT, bleeding time, peripheral smear. If all these tests are normal then there is nothing to worry about.I would recommend the following tips also :Immediatly after the appearance of the blood patch on your skin put cold compresses for about 20 minutes per hour for few hours, then the next day put warm compresses to help the resorption of the ecchymosis faster. Also the use of creams containing aloa vera might help the skin to become healthier and resistant to trauma.Best regards
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Suggest treatment for psoriasis
hi sir,i am affected from psorisis. Having 14 years old psorisis and i am of 27 years. Tried everything but not getting permanently cured. skin become ok for 2 years max and again same problem. Now please tell something because as time is passing psorisis is becoming strong and strong.
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HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, psoriasis is chronic skin disease, this take more than enough time to come around and some time this can be relapsed, you have to keep your self on medicines, because the drug regime goes on changing from time to time, and for that you have to consult some good dermatologist (academic) hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day.
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How long does it take for lungs to heal after exposure to fumes?
I inhaled bleach fumes from a spa chlorine 45ppm with one big inhale and burnt my lungs . Went to ER and they let me breathe a saline solution and it felt better but has been 24 hrs now and my lungs are tight. How long does it take for lungs to heal after exposure like this?
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having inhalation lung injury. This type of injury commonly causes inflammatory reaction in airways and bronchitis. These cause tightness in chest. Treatment requires avoidance of fumes, breathing of fresh air and plenty of fluids orally. It takes almost 1 week for complete recovery. But if you still feel chest tightness even after 1 week or develop wheezing or breathlessness than you will need inhaled bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. So wait for 1 week, you will mostly improve. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What remedies are suggested for lumps in cheek & jaw?
small movable lump i noticed this lump in my cheek next to my right jaw bone toward my molars in the back. it can be moved around. i noticed it when i got sick with a bad cold and have had it about a month. it still hasnt gone away. its smaller than an inch and round not so hard. im worried because i dont know what it is.
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the swelling or lump could be be a lymphnode secondary to any infection or it can be intramasseteric lipoma. consult a oral physician to rule out these things and get an ultrasound of that area. if it is a lipoma or fibroma it can be removed surgically. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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Does bruising and tenderness on abdomen require immediate medical attention?
Hi sorry to bother you but I'm due an ultrasound on my abdomen and pelvis on Tuesday due to a distended abdomen which is tender and I can feel a small hole under the skin right lower abdomen,I'm finding it difficult to do anything due to being so uncomfortable but have noticed two smallest purple bruises appearing where it is most tender,do you think it advisable to go to local a&e department or wait until Tuesday?? Regards Debbie
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Hi. This looks to be a hernia with an obstruction and what you need is to go for urgent care for X-ray of the abdomen in STANDING position to see the intestinal obstruction. Sonography too is needed. If there is an obstructed bowel in the hernia you need an urgent surgery,
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Have vomiting, diarrhea, having hypertension, placed IUI. Chances of pregnancy?
Hi I had an IUI 8 days ago...yesterday (day 7) I cam down with the stomach bug. Constant vomitting and diaherrea runs all day - I wasn't able to hold down flat gingerale until 8PM. Also have blood pressure issues and since vommited up my med my blood pressure was up. Could any of this affect my chances of getting pregnant and the IUI working?
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Welcome to HCM.Diarrhea,vomiting and stomach pain indicates gastroenteritis.It could be due to consuming bad food.Take care for hydration.Drink enough water,lemon water,fruit juices,vegetable soups,ors formula,buttermilk.You can take tab ondencetrone 4 mg.to subside the vomiting.Take lactobacillus.You have to start proper antibiotic under guidance of your gynecologist because you have recently undergone for IUI.
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What does fluid overload indicate?
I had my aortic valve replaced 4 and a half years ago. They tell me I am now at 62% from 18%. I am taking 80 ml of lasic. I am starting to retain everything that I drink. I can t seem to drink anything without retaining. My cardiologist told me I have fluid overload. What does that mean.
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your have fluid overload in your vascular system. It create problem. It may lead to congestive cardiac failure. So you should take drugs like lasix which clear the extra fluid from your body. Take it according to your doctor's advice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Q. What are the treatment options for increased uric acid?
Hi doctor, Since yesterday morning, I have been having an acute pain and stiffness in the joint of the big toe on the left foot. Also, there is a little amount of swelling. The symptoms are similar to elevated uric acid levels. Four years ago, I had a spike in uric acid levels. I have given my sample for a blood test. Can you suggest some medicine in the meanwhile?
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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 general practitioner online -->
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What causes itching in my penis?
I ve had an itchy problem on my male parts for about 3 weeks. Last week I noticed what looked like a pimple, it had what looked like a pus core and thin skin, so I tried to pop it. Slight pain when I did, so I stopped. It itches randomly and then subsides for a few hours to a day. Now it seems to have scared over but still itches. Almost like a spider bite I had on my leg a few months ago. What do I do now?
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HIWell come to HCMThis could be mixed type of infection like bacterial and fungal these very common in this area, following treatment may be helpful 1) Terbinafine ointment2) Tab Cefdinir 300 mg twice in day this is just nothing to worry everything would be fine take care have a nice day.
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Will i get pregnant easily after coming off of depo injection?
hiya my name is rebecca wilson i am on the depo injection and have bin for very nearly a year and i was thinking of coming of it as i would like to start trying for another baby but i have bin told and have read a lot of stories that the depo could have damaged my body is this true?
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Hi,Don't get worried reading unfounded stories. Depo shot does not damage your fertility.Although the Depo shot needs to be repeated 12-16 weeks, when it is stopped usually it does not lose its effect in that time period. The effect can last longer because the microcrystals of depot injection sometimes dissolve very slowly. Therefore there is some delay in ovulation and conception.Although pregnancy can occur as early as three and half months after the last shot, the average time for ovulation to start is about five and half months. But the time for becoming pregnant takes a little longer, the average being about 10 months from the last shot. For some women it may take up to 18 months.I hope I have answered your concerns. If you have any further queries, do contact me through Healthcare Magic
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Can non-penetrative intercourse lead to pregnancy?
hi doc...i didnt had full intercourse with my girlfriend... i just touched my penis around her vagina and before ejaculation i removed my penis... but i am not sure that the drops of fluids fall on her vagina... she is still virgin. are there any chances of getting pregnant.
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Hi, Thanks for the query. I undrstand your concern Though cgances of conception are less ....with just touching or soilling few drops externally .. without penetration.... it's safer to test for pregnancy if her periods are delayed till 8 days after expected date of menstruation.
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Q. Is there a specific A1C number I should aim for before trying to get pregnant?
Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and have been a type-1 diabetic for 24 years. I am considering getting pregnant. Is there a specific A1C number I should aim for before trying to get pregnant? Aside from having a great A1C and taking prenatal vitamins, is there anything else I should be doing to prepare for diabetic pregnancy? Also, is there a chance of delivering vaginally? I have heard that diabetics almost always have to have c-sections, but I would like to avoid it if possible.
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Hello. A diabetic patient like you should have preconception counseling regarding your sugar levels, HbA1c as for conception you need to have your HbA1c below 48 mmol/mol or 6.1 %. Even HbA1C level above 86 mmol/mol or 10 % is strongly against pregnancy. So, try to avoid it if you have this level as more chances of miscarriage, fetal congenital anomalies, etc. A diabetic patient having BMI greater than 27 kg/m2 and want to conceive is advised to reduce weight before trying for conception. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynecologist online -->
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Suffering with bipolar disorder and anxiety, advised lifelong medication. Will ayurvedic help?
Hi Dr Taneja, My name is sashi and I hav a friend who is suffering from bipolar disorder and anxiety for past 4-5 years and has been on allopathic medication . I have been going through the net and discovered that such a patient has to undergo lifelong medication in allopathy . However, ayurvedam seems to show some hope. Can you please let me know if you could please help my friend recover? Can you please le me know what needs to be done? Looking forward eagerly for your response, sashi
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1. bipolar disorder tends to be familial, any family history? 2. you haven't mentioned about the cause: was it due to any stress (physical,mental,emotional), altered health habits, any drug/substance abuse,hormonal problem/disorder?? 3. However, if none of the cause is identified,then dysfunction of some neuro transmitter (NE,serotonin,dopamine) in brain is considered as the causative factor. 4. as is BIPOLAR disorder, patient will linger from mania to depression so treatment has to be individualized according to phase initially. 5. Rehabilitation/ Family therapy,group therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy of patient is an important aspect of treatment. 6. Ayurveda procedures like Shirodhara,Shirobasti,and yogic Postures like bhujangasan, shavasan,halasan, sarvangasan are beneficial. 7. Avoid hot,spicy and pungent food as they will further aggravate the senses.
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What causes a hard lump behind the ear?
I have a hard lump behind my left year. It has been there for about a year and has grown a little bit over the course of that year. It is painful when i touch it and i think it has affected my hearing out of that ear. I finally went to the doctor yesterday for it and she said she thought it is a cyst on my lymph node. There is a biopsy on it in a few days. I am wondering what this biopsy will involve and what is a cyst and what could it be?
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some benign cyst or enlarged lymphnode due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health.
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Unable to concentrate on studies due to cousin's love affair
hi sir.my name is jayanth.actually last week i told a truth for my aunt about my aunts daughter about her love affair.i also gave suggestions to my aunts daughter.she had attempted suicide as she thinks i am scolding her.my mind is feeling very sad about this matter. i am now unable to concentrate on my studies.what can i do
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Dear jayanth I think you have done your duty by telling your aunt. Now it up to your aunt and cousin to decide what to do. You can't decide somebody's fate. You should take care of your studies and not worry about it further Regards Saatiish Jhuntrraa
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Planning for pregnancy. Have runny nose and sneezing. Will allergy cause trouble in pregnancy?
Hi Doctor.. i am in toronto,canada.. i have running nose and sneezing for the last 6 months. it started with the last yr spring. Here everyone says its allergy and asks me to take tablet everyday. but i want a complete cure as i am planning to get pregnant. I dont wanted to take tablets everyday.. please suggest me what i should do.. i did not have any kind of allergies ever before this..
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you can get allergy to any sustance at any age at any time when it starts you have to cure it newer treatments for cure of allergy is sublingual immunotherapy get allergy tests done fing allergens and go for sublingual immunotherapy for cure you can also apply neosporin h eye ointment in nose regularly to avoid inhalation of allergens you can put sea water drops in each nostril 2 drops at night ointment application and drops can be used for long without side effects and after 6 months the senstivity of nasal skin will be normal and your sneezing and blockage will be reduced to maxum extent
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Does nebistar and novastat lead to panic restless nights?
last year in may 2011 i had gone for a checkup to a cardiacdoctor he took my echo cardiography report read as concentric lvh.no lv rwma...good lv systolic functions,lv diastolic dysfunction, and tmt test showed negative for rml recently ecg showed norml. i am on drugs nebistar h and novastat 20mg my avg blood pressure 120/70 but i have panic restless nights.my sleep is not more then 5 hrs with brk
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HiYes Nebistar and novastat are both known to cause insomnia, nightmares, though these are rare side effects seen with these drugs. I suggest you discuss this with your treating physician as there are plenty of alternate options in both the category of drugs. Nebistar is nebivolol, a beta blocker. Some of the drugs in this category are known to cause nightmares, difficulty in sleep and in my opinion I would consider changing the drug class to some other category like ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin receptor blockers. These are alternate drug class of drug for the same condition and are very less likely to cause disturbances in your sleep. Novastat can sometimes cause difficulty in sleeping though nightmares are uncommon. You may discuss this with your physician in your next visit. Hope I answered your queries. We can know for sure which of these is causing the problem by stopping the drug to see how the problem resolves or not. But this should be done only under the guidance of your treating physician.
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Sadness, disappointed, like being alone, crying without reason
hello Doctor I m a teenager girl I have alot of problems that I can not tell to anybody sometimes I feel so much sad and dispointed I look for something..anything.. that makes me happy ...I just lose the sense of life and think about my goals and how it is hard to achieve it ... I always feel like that ..I love being alone and talk to myself like a crazy and cry without any reason besides everybody noticed that I m selfish I want everything and everyone only for me do you believe my best brother is getting married this july and I feel so sad about that I mean he will have a home and never think about me I m afraid to lose him he is my best brother I need advices pls Doctor
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Hi, From your description you are having depression. Depression can occur due to many reasons which need evaluation. Try to do daily aerobic exercise and involve yourself with friends/family members. If problem is very severe and leading to frequent interpersonal problems, then for assessment and treatment, you can visit specialist like psychiatrist. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com
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Pain in mouth. Hole with white patches beside. Could it be oral cancer?
Hi. Recently i felt pain in e right side of my mouth. Initially i thought it was ulcers that caused the pain because i saw white spots. After 1 week with medication it has not recover. I went to look at the mirror again with a torchlight & realised that it is a hole in the mouth with white patches beside it. Could it be oral cancer? Please advise.
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Hello Estene, Thanks for posting, Well, thinking of cancer will depend more on your age ( anything is possible when it comes to the human body) as a more advanced age will more likely be cancerous or precancerous lesions. From your description, I do not think it is cancer-related lesion and I suggest you get yourself examined by a physician who can look at it closer and decide what to do. It could be fungi (candidiasis) and may just require antifungal medication like fluconazole. If you are in doubt, just consult a doctor. Hope this helps
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What causes pain in the hip post an abdominal hysterectomy?
Hi I had a abdominal hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and ever since the top of my right thigh is numb I have pain in my hip and down the front of my leg is sore and Carnt stand anything touching my leg I had a injection in my spine also a general anaesthetic.
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Hi.You can not stand anything touching the leg after the history of surgery and spinal anesthesia suggests me to think about neurological trauma to the sensory nerve. This can be due to Spinal anesthesia or may be independent of this . You need a mapping of the sensitive area to decide the level of trauma. You need to start the medicines like nerve tonics and particularly medicines like Gabapentin under the supervision and consultation of the Neurologist an get an MRI of the spine done.
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Fainting episodes, eyes flickering. Heart murmur in electrocardiogram. Cause?
my daughter aged 19 has had fainting episodes for past year has fallen to ground and a little disorientated. does feel fainting about to happen is not always in a position to be able to sit down before it happens. feels her eyes flickering and last few fainting episodes has complained of headache on right side. does have a bp of 90/56 and heart murmur has showed up on echocardiogram. what would most likely diagnoses be.
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HelloWelcome to HCMShe is 19 and has developed sudden fainting episodes with disorientation and she has also learnt that fainting is going to happen. She can feel her eyes flickering and this is followed by headache. From her symptoms and history first possibility I can think is some seizure episode. Seizures or some form of Epilepsy may present with sudden onset fainting and confusion. Other possibility is some form of syncope as she has shown heart murmur on ECG. But she is also showing symptoms of aura so I would like you to get her EEG done to rule out any seizures and then consult a good neuro doctor for opinion.Thanks
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What can I do as o have small lump with pain on neck?
i feel a small lump with mild pain if itouch them on my right mid neck between right ear and right shoulder from last six months it is not incresing in size but when i consume cold things it increase and after leaving cold things it reduce some time i can feel the sound in both ear i feel that ear are closing and opeaning i have small buldge under my right armpit from last four years no pain and soft no lump it feel sponge type i got my blood test done in that my hemoglobin is 9.22 and my esr is 43 and thyroid and tb and sgpt test are normal i am worried doctor what it could be my age is 32 years i hav no fever my weight is 83kg and from last one month i am suffering from gas and acidity problem my all test regarding gastric is normal
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HI.The first probable diagnosis I can think is you are under tremendous stress, anxiety. The lumps when present should be investigated by FNAC and ultrsonography. IF required or suspicious, they should be removed by operation and subjected to histo-pathology examination. Take a proper treatment for anxiety and your 50 % problems will be over. Rest of the treatment to be taken as per reports of FNAC
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Do laxatives reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills?
Hi, I am on the oral contraceptive Ocella. I took a dose of a generic brand women s laxative about 10 minutes ago and am scheduled to take my birth control pill in 30 minutes (I take it at the same time every night). Will the laxative effect the effectiveness of my birth control?
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hello!Thanks for your query.The hormones contained in birth control pills are usually absorbed within 2 hours of ingestion. Taking a laxative or bowel evacuant after that will have no effect on the effectiveness of the birth control pill.You took birth control pill very early after using laxatives ,and for this reason effect of birth control pill is reduced.Take care of your self
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Suggest treatment for prominent nipples
Hey I am 17 years old, 155 pds and have an athletic body (not fat) and I have had long nipples since at least 7th grade and Im self conscious about them because they poke out through my shirts. This causes me not to wear specific shirts or to wear bigger shirts. Some of my friends make jokes about them (And I know that I shouldn't listen to them cause theyre joking, but still). I just dont know the cause or origin of them. Could they just be hereditary? I have also heard it could be a puberty and hormones thing? Could I get them treated to be smaller/flatter? Thank you!
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Hi, Going a routine hormonal investigation can help you diagnose the cause. If your issue persist need to meet a plastic surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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Will consuming alcohol while taking Depakote cause behavioral changes?
I am concerned about a relative who is taking Depakote (and other meds, I think) to control manic episodes (he has been diagnosed for many years as bi-polar). In recent months, he has started drinking a glass or two of wine and often appears to be drunk because of staggering around when he walks. He has also become extremely volitive in mood, becoming angry quite suddenly. He sometimes also bothers other people to the point of harassment, just by his attention and comments he makes. Could these behaviors be due to the Depakote, exacerbated by the alcohol? How should I approach him about getting his condition assessed? Better a medical doctor or a psychiatrist?
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HelloYou friend is starting to get poop out symptoms of manic episodes. It could have been initiated by irregular intake of medicines, induced by alcohol or alcohol intake could be initiated by re emergence of symptoms . Depakote will protect against the episode and never induce it. May be increase of dose of depakote is required, may be in combination of another mood stabilizer like SDA's DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
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What is the treatment for dog bite?
my son bitten bour dog 2 years ago and was cure by giving anti rabbies IV, today he was nail scatch w/ a clean 8months old dog but still didnt have the anti rabbies vaccine,. do we still need to go to the dorctor now or the injction that we have 2years ago is still valid ?
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HiThank you for asking HCM.I have gone through your query. The injection which is given two years before is not valid now. You have to take anti rabies vaccine now also. Immunoglobulin won't be needed as it is domestic dog and just scratch. Wash the area thoroughly with antiseptic soap and water and approach your doctor for anti rabies vaccine.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for frequent loose motions
my 4 month son having loose motion about 6 times a day. i gave him vizylac syrup, metron o forte as metrondizal and some powder prescribed by doctor. after 4 days baby well. again baby loose his motion after 2 days of cure. what can i do. please advice
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Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. You are talking about diarrhoea in a 4 month old child. You have not indicated whether your baby is exclusively breast fed or is on milk substitutes. Usually it is caused by a virus called rotavirus. In case of feeding with milk substitutes, irrespective of how well you sterilise the containers, there is always a scope of contamination. It is therefore quite common for bottlefed or spoon fed babies to have recurrent episodes of diarrhoea. Breast feed is therefore always the best. In case of milk substitues, ORS needs to be given in case of diarrhoea. In case your baby is breast fed, continue breast feeding as it it better than ORS. This is important so that the child does not lose salt and water from his body. The frequency of passing urine will indicate whether the feeds are adequate.Continue the medication prescribed by your doctor for the prescribed duration.Hope I have been able to address your cause of concern. Feel free to revert back in case of any other further queries.
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What causes flushing of face,blood pressure spikes and nausea?
I am a 37 years old female with PCOS and had a stress test last year. I had symptoms that mimicked heart problems - flushing of face, blood pressure spikes, nausea, etc. I had a treadmill stress test with my cardiologist and it was normal. In fact, no blood pressure medication was even recommended. I have lost 54 lbs since that time and exercised on occassion. My current weight is 264 lbs and I am 5'6". I also suffer from acid reflux. I am currently experiencing many of the same symptoms and am not sure if it is hormonal, digestive, or cardiac. What are the chances I could have blockages or need a stress test this year?
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hello and pleased to answer youfirst, the problem is that you are suffering from symptoms that mimicked heart problems.second, your cardiologic check up is normal.tertio, you are suffering from some digestives complaints (acid reflux, nausea).in another hand, The gastritis corresponds to an inflammatory alteration of the gastric mucosa. There is no particular clinical picture of chronic gastritis, and sometimes it gives the same symptoms as cardiac diseases.for that, I m thinking that you are suffering from gastric diseases and perhaps with helicobacter pylori infection, and I would be pleased if you check you digestive system at a gastroentrologist with an objective to do a Fibroscopic checkup. time to consult the gastoenterologist, please take Pantoprazol 40 once daily, and all your complaints will disapear in 3 or 4 days. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not associated generally with digestive complaints, as GERD(gastroentero reflux diseases).finally, are you using Metformin for PCOS, if yes , it can be responsible of gastric problem, and you must stop it, time to treat your digestives complaints.May my opinion help you.best wishes.
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What could be causing fever and loss of appetite for my baby?
My 17 month old daughter has not been feeling well for a couple of days. She has been running a fever, but it gets exceptionally high anytime she doesn t eat for a period of time, and there is very little that she will eat right now. I have been feeding her yogurt, bananas, baby food, and giving her orange juice. This seems to be keeping it under control. Any other advice?
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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.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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What causes frequent urination with increased hunger after doing exercise for fatty belly?
Hi Doctors, I am having more frequent urination from yesterday, almost once in an hour a must. I fee no pain, no color of urine. I feel hungry after meal very early as compared to before. I have a lumbar lordosis and a fatty belly. What could be cause of this is that I started exercise for belly fats and lordosis. My age is 24. Here you can see what exercise I started. Also I feel like I loose fats or feeling belly very light weight in my lower portion of belly.
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Hi.Thanks for your query.Get your blood sugar checked, let us confirm you are not diabetic.The reason for frequency can be due to urinary tract infection or can be due to diabetes - the reason being there is more sugar in the urine which draws more water into the urine causing the frequency.Hunger after food again is an indication of diabetes .Once the diagnosis is done, treatment is easy and with proper treatment the symptoms will be abated .
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Diagnosed with lung cancer stage 3. Can I have a painful end?
Dear Sir, My uncle, age 65, is diagnosised with lung cancer . The doctors are saying that now the third stage is over.There is nothing that they could do. Only the option is Chemo / Radiation treatment.He has got less than 1 year. MRI, CT report shows effected areas as lungs only. Not spread in to kidney, liver etc. Can you please help us on this.We want that he may have a less painful end. Awaiting for your valuable reply as soon as possible.
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Hi thanks for your question Since the cancer is limited to lung only and has not spread beyond lung,If the cancer is limited to one lung only pneumonectomy(removal of whole lung) is a possibility,otherwise Chemo/Radiotherapy is treatment of choice depending upon the type of cancer he is having.He can live long with the appropriate treatment.There are powerful analgesic(pain killer) which can render his life pain free till he lives. Hope this answers your question
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Suggest treatment for high fever during teething
MY SON IS TEETHING AND THE DOCTOR SAID HE HAS EAR INFECTION, HE GAVE HIM ANTIBIOTICS BUT ITS SEEMS NOT TO BE WORKING, DURING THE DAY HIS TEMPERATURE IS HIGH AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT HE IS SHIVERING HIS HANDS AND FEET COLD AND HE IS THROWING UP
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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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Suggest treatment for pain and bleeding in the stomach
Last saturday and today when my daughter went to the bathroom to poop when she wiped there was bright red blood on the tissue. Also she is constantly complaining that she feels sick to her stomach. The nausea is brief but it is happening constantly.
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HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and from the history given here I could say that, first thing here to rule out the possibility of uterine bleeding, if this is not the uterine bleeding then wait for some time if the symptoms persist then she need to be seen by doctor for clinical examination, take care and have a nice day.
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My right lungs bronchi is very thin in compared to left lungs, what are the causes and remedy
Hi sir, I had cough since past 2 years, i do have Xray and CTscan reports , the real cause of cough is not diagnosed yet. However pulmonlogist at Newyork did Brochoscopy and they found my right lungs bronchis is very thin in compared to left lungs. what are the solution do you think.? what are the causes and remedy and possiblities? I seriously need your expert advice, thank you so much for your support and help
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are your reports normal? wether your cough increases in severity at some particular season of the month? have you gone to some other country in these two years? are u allergic to anything?
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Suggest treatment for severe chest pain and shortness of breath
I am a 42 year old female in good health. But over the past two weeks I am having pain in the center of my chest. The pain wakes me at night. I have also noticed shortness of breathe when doing simple things - walking up hill, climbing stairs ( this is out of character for me).
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HelloSevere chest pain and shortness of breath may be due to many reasons like cardiopulmonary causes,acidity etc.You may need clinical correlation and few investigations.You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver and renal function test,lipid profile,chest X-ray (PA view),upper GI endoscopy,ECHO,TMT,ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations may be advised after evaluation.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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What causes cheat and throat pains and fever in kid?
My daughter is almost 7 yrs. old. On Friday and Saturday, she had a fever, on and off. Yesterday and today (for over 36 hours) no fever. Now she has been complaining that her chest and throat hurt - and says her chest pain is worse when she lies down? I m taking her to the doctor as soon as their lunch ends at 1:45, but was wondering what this could possibly be? Is it serious or perhaps just a pulled muscle?
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Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of chest and throat pains and fever which is due to bacterial/ viral infection which is leading to respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician first once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Get blood test done to detect level of infection. Give full rest to your child with sound sleep. You should do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Give soft foods to child to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take steam inhalation. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You can give Meftal P to child for fever. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Nexito usage have any side effects?
Hi,I am taking treatment for ocd since 10 years, before i am taking nexito 10mg almost for 7years couple of months back i am feeling sleeplessness and have some negative thoughts i went to doctor he changed nexit and prescribed me the zosert 50mg, i am taking it now but i feel my BP is increased due to Zosert but doctor not agreed he prescribed on losar25mg daily, i want to know whether i should continue with the same treatment or can i ask my doctor to nexito 10 mg only because i am very comfortable with that, and also my bad cholestral is also high.Regards,Joshi
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DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The treatment you are receiving is OK and you should not worry about that. Your Psychiatrist knows your condition better and he is the right judge here in your case. Even if you anyone wants to prescribe you some medicines, the details you gave are not sufficient. Therefore trust your doctor and make sure you consume the prescribed medicines. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.
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How to treat bradycardia?
my 25 yr old son told us he thought he had a heart attack yesterday and since my husband is a mobile xray tech he had an ekg machine here and did one with the following: vent rate 45 bph, pr interval 152 ms, QRS duration 104 ms, QT/QTc 476/420 ms and P-R-T axes 38 -5 22. I know he has bradycardia but I want to know if he shows any other problems here? He told me he doesn't think he needs to see a doc
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Hi,Bradycardia is not normal to have, it needs to be evaluated. First he should undergo thyroid test and potassium, magnesium levels, he may need holter monitoring as well. I guess he is not on any medicine. Is he an athlete, because sometimes athlete can have low heart rate and it's normal for them.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode
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Suggest me medication for bronchitis with breathing and wheezing problem?
I have bronchitis and I get this pain on the left side of my chest when I take a deep breath. It's gotten better the past couple days, but now I'm wheezing and everything I try doesn't seem to be working. I've tried the hot showers, the humidifier, drinking lots of fluids, etc. nothing is helping. What can I do to stop the wheezing and stop the breathing pain??
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Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, I think you are having bronchitis. The most common cause for this is lung infection. So I advice you to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. So get done PFT. You may need inhaled bronchodilators, antihistamines and antibiotic drugs. So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
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What is the suggested remedy for ligament pain in knee?
Hi My name is Jon and I have strained some ligament in my knee six weeks ago and I am still getting pain in it. I think I ve done the Interior Ligament and now I am getting some pain across the front of my knee. Are there any exercises I can do to help the heeling process? Thanks
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Hello, You must get an MRI scan of your knee to know actually which ligament has an issue and up to what extent. As few ligaments, the injury is healed by giving rest to the part and physiotherapy later on but some require surgical correction. As already 6 weeks are passed its quite possible that you have some major ligament issue, so get an MRI scan first to plan the further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What causes pain around the kidney with hematuria?
I have severe pain around my kidney area and through the front of my abdomen. I went to the walk in clinic and they said there was blood in my urine. I have medication, but the pain is not going away. I just had a UTI infection about three weeks ago. Should I go to hospital
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Helloyou r having a stone in your urinary tract/kidneys which is eroding n causing blood in urine...get a urgent ultrasound of KUB region
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What causes swelling in lower abdomen?
I ve woken a couple of mornings recently with a swelling in the lower right abdomen. Its hard but not painful and goes once im moving around. Im now experiencing pain in that area over the last 3 days, it throbs,aches and im uncomfortable lying on my right side. Im very gassy and have experienced both constipation and loose stools. Minor nausea on and off.
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HI.The lump which comes and goes in the lower abdomen is due to Hernia unless proved otherwise. Get confirmed from a Surgeon and if present get operated .
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Not getting pregnant due to fibroids. HSG showing no blockage. Normal sperm count. What else could be causing infertility?
Hi! Me & my husband have been trying to have a baby for over 10 years. Last year I did a hsg & sonagram to see if I was fertile i have small fibroids which isn t interfering with me getting pregnant. On the hsg test die leak so my tubes weren t block. I did a hormonal test and my hormone level was fine. My husband also did a semen ( sperm) test & he was fine as well. So my doctor put me on Clomid because they didn t know what else to help me get pregnant. But me & my husband smoke weed like 3-6 times a day. Can that be the reason why the Clomid didn t work. Have been on clomid for 4 cycles.
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Hi,Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply:1) Please stop smoking weed.2) Also get follicular scan done to determine if eggs are growing well and if there is need to suppliment gonadotrophins injections. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any follow up query you have.Regards,Dr. Mahesh KoregolIVF & Infertility Specialist
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Suggest treatment for dengue fever
hi doctor, pls advise what is the treatment of dengu fever now spreading in kolkata,india for my son aged32 yearswith high fever(102-103degree farenhiet) and mucsle pain and local doctor administrated paracetamal tablets of 650mg 3-4 times a day -pls help- amit mitra
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HelloDengue fever is diagnosed when its pathogens present in blood film i.e. serology test .There develop decrease in platelets count .Normal platelet counts is 15000-450000 cmm .Usually in many diseases platelets also decreases as in malaria but recovers within a short period .As you mentioned that your son is having high grade fever 102-103 F ,so such high fever may be due to malaria and so decrease in platelets .So for this get in blood examination for malarial parasites .If malaria is positive and platelets are down ,need not to worry .Take simple treatment for malaria .In dengue first 5-6 days patient remains high ,while there after fever subside and patient feels intense headache and generalized body pain .Get in platelets examination ,if it comes If needed intravenous platelets are advised ,otherwise recover itself.Now a day DENGUE is not a big problem.Plenty of fluid and liquid diet with tylenol are sufficient.Good luck.
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Is it wise to have a long fusion of all the lumbar discs and 2 lowest thoracic discs ?
I am 63 year old woman and have long term back issues, chronic pain , neuropathetic nerve pain , fibromyalgia , scoliosis , degenerative spine. T. After two hip replacements and a fractured femur, my scoliosis has changed shape. I have been offered a long fusion, is this wise? All the lumbar discs and two lowest thoracic discs. Thank You, Rosemary
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hello you have got lot of surjery and the condition is not good. you can go for long fusion,as there is no option for you problem .thia may help in reduce pain. the condution of you symptom after various operation is how much it relieved. if that is good you can go for it. wishing you good health.
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What can cause high fever along with headache and chills in a child?
My 6 year old has been with a high fever off and on for 3 days. It started at 103.7 and has fluctuated up and down with Tylenol and Ibuprofin, the lowest being 99.7 with hour doses in between. The fever has not broken. She started with a slight headache, has chills and tired. She feels good to play most of the day, but today she actually went to sleep at 5:45 saying she was exhausted. Any ideas before I take her to urgent care.
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Hi, The most common cause of these symptoms-fever, headache, chills, and fatigue-would be a viral illness. Children can be infected by so many different viruses as they are being exposed to many for the first time, so their immune systems do not yet provide protection from these germs. It is most reassuring that she acts normally most of the day. If she had a serious illness like meningitis, she would be sick all of the time. Although, there is no documentation that giving a febrile child two medicines for fever is any better than giving just one, many parents give two. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest ways to overcome low self confidence
I m 15 and I m a freshman in high school .my sister is 17 and she s a senior everyday people tell me your sisters pretty or she has a nice body etc. this really upsets me because I feel ugly and that no one likes me. All the freshman boys always tell me how pretty she is and I don t know what to say. Also my confidents is low and idk what to do anymore. I also hate how they Check her out right in front of me please help me.
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Thanks for your query. Firstly, you have to be happy with the way you look, you have to tell yourself that if someone don't like you then that is there problem and not yours. once you are happy and satisfied with your looks and you feel happy about that, what others say about you wouldn't matter to you. Also, you need to set a limit with your friends what they talk to you about your sister, you need to ignore them if they don't adhere to the limits that you set. If they crosses a limit in relation to their behavior towards your sister then you need to approach appropriate authorities.
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What is the dosage of birth control pills?
I missed Friday and Saturday night pills. I am in week 2 of my birth control. I want to clarify that I understand how to take my pills now. Since today is Sunday, do I take 2 tonight (for Friday and Saturday missed pills) and 2 tomorrow night (for Sunday night and Monday night pills)?
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Hello dearUnderstand your concernYou missed the two tablet of contraceptive pill.You have to take missed tablet as early as possible (when you comes to know about the miised pill) and take the remaining tablet as regular in the specific time.Along with above advice, you have to use barrier contraception for the next 7 days.Make habit to take the birth control pill at specific time by putting the reminder in the mobile.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar
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How can high fever for the past 4 days in a child be treated?
Hi. My baby 4 yrs old is suffering from high fever past 4 days. Had shown her to the doctor and doctor has advised P250 and Azibact antibiotic once but the fever is not subsiding totally. After about 6 hrs again she is down with 103 or 104 degree temperature. I am not able to understand what to do. She vomits if given forcefully. Says stomach ache sometime. Pls suggest what to do
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Welcome to ' Ask a doctor ' service .I have read your query and here is my answer .You can repeat paracetamoul 6 hourly .If there is no control with this , then add mafenemic acid for 2 or 3 days till the antibiotic takes control of infection .Your child has viral fever and it will take some time to recover .I hope I have solved your query .Let me know if I can assist you further in this query .WITH REGARDS , DR VARINDER JOSHI .
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Recurring, itchy, oozing and spreading rash on forearm . Reason?
I have a recurring rash on my forearm that I believe started several years ago when I got into some bad poison oak. Every so often my forearm gets one or two little blisters that really itch. If I scratch it it oozes and spreads to more of my arm. I went to one dermatologist a couple years ago and she did not help. She just took a biopsy and said it was not cancer but did not or was not able to tll me what I had
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Hi Welcome to health care magic forum Thank you for your query I understand your query regarding your skin problem. It is difficult to give idea about diagnosis only from description, It look like eczematous dermatitis or allergic dermatitis. For itching you can use anti histaminic tablet. you need to apply good moisturizer cream over skin . At oozing area you can apply antibiotic cream ,other area mild steroid cream will work. it is better to consult other dermatologist for second opinion. I hope I answered your query.
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Suggest treatment for ankle pain
Hi, earlier today I fell down the stairs. My ankle started to hurt. I cannot pit weight on it and its throbbing, there is no swelling or bruising but the pain is unbearable! 6 years ago I fell and tore the ligaments in my foot, is this connected? What steps should I take to sooth the pain?
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Hi, It will be very difficult to confirm or reject old injury association. If you had problems in between years also then it is more likely to be connected.No swelling sometimes means nothing. Please get X rays and MRI if required to diagnose the problem. In the meantime use ankle binder and painkillers. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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My lumbar spine report
my mri of lumbar spine report says1).. mild otseophtes,,2). diffuse postero-central disc bulge at L3/4 levels,3).IV protrusion at L4/5 causing L5 nerve root compression,Was in hospital for 5 days n now 3 weeks bed rest
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Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic Your MRI of spine shows degenerative changes and disc herniation at L3/4 and L4/5. You have 2 options. 1. Conservative management 2. Surgical management. First go for conservative management. Take Ibuprofen, or get corticosteroid injections into the back(epidural injections). do physical therapy. If all resorts fails you can go for surgery. 1 yr efficacy of surgery and conservative management is similar. Bye Dr. Jagdish
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What causes fatigue and edema in the feet and lower legs?
Mrs. Smith is a 46 year old woman who has a history of hypertension and obesity. She has recently been feeling extremely fatigued and has noticed edema in her feet and lower legs. She also reports shortness of breath and abdominal pain. She says she has not been sleeping and is suffering from polyuria.
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Hi, As you say she has edema in the feet and legs indicates she has developed kidney disorder and also she has hypertension which indicates that there is also some cardiac problem. Shortness of breath is due to pulmonary edema from retention of fluids. All it needs an emergency intervention to check the functions of vital organs like kidneys and heart. I suggest you take him to the emergency room as soon as possible for proper clinical examination and other necessary tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar, Dentist
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Suggest diet for acute renal failure patient
my wife age is 39 years she is suffering from acute renal failure since december-11 , at present she is well , before month she had a creatinine level at 6.5% & potassium at normal ,she has been last dialysed on jan-12, as we are jain can anyone recommend her proper diet schedule & can she eat alphonso mango ?
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HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, there is no restriction in the diet in the renal failure case except the salt restriction patient can have all the fruit what ever likes, in your query you have asked about the mango so your wife can have this, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest treatment for itching on the body while suffering from psoriasis
my skin doctor gave tricort inj 40 mg one month back for itching which reappears at a different place than where it was earlier. since last three years i am having this skin problem than i consulted to other specilist but now i m facing with psoriasis and taking neotrexate medicine with halox lotion but still facing problem
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Hi,As you said..you have relapses of psoriasis.Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing and autoimmune disease. You may be having scaly plaques on various parts of the body and scaly lesions on the scalp. There may be dryness of skin,which might cause itching.Exact cause is not known. Genetic tendency,autoimmunitity,stress, dry wheather...etc may be responsible for precipitation and exacerbation of the disease. I do not advise steroid injection like tricort 40 which might cause relapses and exacerbation of psoriasis. Please avoid to take such injections.I usually recommend cap acitretin 10 mg twice a day along with methotraxate 15 mg weekly in three devided doses 12 hourly. This may be taken for long time till good response. Blood tests may be done to monitor the treatment. Apply mild steroid cream or calcipotriol oint on the lesions. If you have scalp psoriasis,tar shampoo may be done. You may apply moisturiser to improve the skin texture. Avoid soap bath for few weeks.Avoid stress and worries as that might worsen psoriasis. Have pateince for recovery. You take treatment under observation of dermatologist.I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest treatment for fever lasting for 3 days
hi my name is azlynn and i am needing an immediate answer. my son who is 9 months has been running a 102 101 fever for 3 days now. i gave him tylenol the first night and the next day last night he was running fever again i gave him some yesterday and today i called the doctors office and they told me to rotate motrin and tylenol today if it dosent work bring him in the morning... i am needing to know if i should take him to the er or wait
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Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of fever lasting for 3 days which is because of viral infection or compromised immunity of child. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take combination of anti inflammatory medication along with antiviral medication. You should do tepid sponging as well. Avoid intake of outside food. Take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body ache. You should drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest. I would suggest you to visit general physician once and get it examined. you should go for blood tests as well to find out exact cause of infection and start treatment.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Q. What can be done for painful bowel movement with weight loss?
Hello doctor, I have been sick for a month, lost weight, cannot eat, no energy. Left side is killing me when I have bowel movement. Yesterday, it looked like spiders, I am serious. I have no energy to get out of bed. Can you help me, please?
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Hi. You mean you have noticed weight loss because you have lack of appetite. You cannot concentrate, you are feeling weak, cannot even get out of your bed. Your left side of body pains when you defecate, your abdomen pains. You have been having lose stool. If I got you right then you might have infectious diarrhea. Gastroenteritis or infectious diarrhea is a medical condition characterized by inflammation and infection caused by bacteria specially. The key treatment is get enough fluids (for mild to moderate case). Typically oral rehydration solution is best. More serious cases need patients to be admitted and get IV fluids. The other posibilty could be of celiac disease, but proper diagnosis need investigation and third reason could be giardiasis. Again stool culture can give us diagnosis. Listening to you it looks like you are feeling very much sick. I will advice you to go to hospital and get examined. In between keep yourself very well hydrated. And visit hospital as soon as possible.
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What causes bleeding gums and mouth ulcers with throat pain?
Hi, so I have severe pain in my gums and they are a bright red. They bleed a little bit when brushed. No matter how many times I brush my teeth or how many breath mints I take my breath still isnt the best smelling and its not normal for me. Also I had a little lump under my chin which in 2 days turned into 3 and its very painfull. The inside of my mouth is a mix between a yellow-ish and a red and the inside of my throat hurts badly. Its been this way for about 5 days I thought it would go away on its own. Im scared now whats going on?
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hello thanks for queiry,, bleeding gums caused by gingivitis-inflammation of gums, mouth ulcers could be due to traumatic or apthous ulcers,,also you may have tonsils inflammed, may be a case of tonsillitis,, then whole throat region will be appearing red,, kindly do salt water gargle thrice daily, get a oral prophylaxis done-scaling and polishing and do gum massage with the pulp of your fingers,,apply topical anesthetics for reducing the pain of mouth ulcers,hydrate yourself well , eat nutritious food with vitamins,,kindly consult a oral physician for acheck up and treatment,,hope it helps,,take care,,
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What can a retal cancer patient do to improve the problem with stool passing?
I'M 50 YEARS OLD AND HAVE RETAL CANCER. I HAVE A TEMP COLOSTOMY AND HAVING HAED TIME PASSING STOOLS THERE BIG AND HARD TAKES A LONG TIME TO PASS AND PAINFUL WHAT CAN I DO WHEN THIS HAPPENS TO HELP IT PASS SOME TIMES STUCK AND TAKES LONG TIME TO PASS WITH A LOT OF PAIN BECAUSE OF THE SIZE
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HiThanks for your query.You can try laxatives like paraffin based ones or lactulose, which will make the stools soft so that passing will be a lot easier.Hope this helps.regards
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What is the medication for renal failure?
my mother who is 79 years old is suffering from Acute Renal Failure, she has seen Doctors but no on seems to be doing anything about it. should we be doing something different? She is c/o feeling weak, tired no energy, no appetite, vomiting, nausea and she continues to loose weight.
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Hi,I want to know on what basis your mother is labeled as having Acute renal failure (ARF).I want to know her reports mainly serum urea, creatinine, electrolytes, haemogram, urine examination, ultrasonography of urinary system, blood gas investigation, urinary protein loss if done.I also want to know her daily urine out put, her past medical history like presence of high BP problems, diabetes, cholesterol problem, medications if she is on, recent consumption of medicines like pain killers, her habits like smoking.What was the cause given for ARF?Whether there is need for haemodyalisis?In case of Acute renal failure most of the time there is underlying cause like infection of kidneys, severe dehydration because of excessive sweating, vomitting, loose motions, low blood pressure because of any cause that hampers renal blood flow.In most of cases treatment of underlying cause suffice, once underlying cause is corrected ARF start resolving.But in severe cases there might be need for dialysis which depends on serum urea, creatinine, electrolytes levels, blood gas investigation, urine output per hour.There may require long duration to resolve ARF ie. to decrease serum creatinine levels, sometime even progression to chronic renal failure.What ever the symptoms mentioned by you like feeling weak, tired no energy, no appetite, vomiting, nausea and she continues to loose weight all indicate persistent ARF or progression to chronic renal failure.In case of renal failure certain important points are-1) Adequate nutrition, protein intake.2) Avoid use 0f nephrotoxic medicines like pain killers.3) Keep BP, sugar level, cholesterol in control.4) Watch for daily urine output.
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Q. I feel like something is stuck in my chest, and I have acidity. What to do?
For the last one month i am having gastic issue as i feel that some thing got stucking in my chest or stomach and have acidic feeling in throat more over constant air get passes through my mouth but nothing relaxation at all. Got heavy chest pain on left side during the period. My digestion process also get disturb as stool didnot come properly
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Hello. I welcome you to icliniq. Well it seems you have gastroesophageal reflux GERD. You acid symptoms can be defined by presence of GERD. I hope this will help you Come back to discuss if any more concern you have good day GERD Nothing for now Motility disorders NERD GERD as above Follow up in 1 week to inform how you respond to treatment
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Q. Please see the attached reports, and tell me if I can continue my fasting.
Hi doctor, I am in consultation with another ayurveda specialist in icliniq for skin rashes and itching, and I am taking the medicines as per the doctor's recommendation. I also did all the tests which she suggested. But, she is not available now, so I want your opinion on my test reports. The frequency and intensity of itching and rashes have decreased. As I will be fasting for this entire month, what should I do? Please suggest. Can I continue my fasting? I am attaching the past and current test reports with a summary sheet for your reference.
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Hello. I just read your query and saw all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I hope you find my answer helpful. Thank you. For further queries consult an ayurveda specialist online -->
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What causes numbness in head,confusion and forgetfulness?
It started less than a year ago with cluster headaches. The headaches then changed to burst of pain that would blur my vision and cause such pain that I would be kind of out it for a few moments. They never lasted very long. Since the last burst which, thank God, has been over a month ago, my head is numb on the right side. I am having vertigo and numbness in my head, right side and back. At times I lose my thoughts, confusion sets in or forget in the middle of something what I was going to say or do. I even went to step out my door to my house which has a couple of steps down and its like my brain forgot to tell my feet to step down. I almost fell flat on my face.
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Hi, Cluster headaches are awful...possibly worst headaches known to man. The other headaches you are describing are most likely a form of dysautonomia as well and could be a slightly atypical hemicrania continuum since the numbness overhead seems constant. There are many things you can do for clusters and headaches in that family which are referred to as trigeminal autonomic cephalgias (TAC). You need to find a headache specialist or a neurologist very well versed and who really makes it a passion to treat and manage headaches. Do not settle for someone who really doesn't wish to really approach these to find out what's at the root of your headaches if possible and then, offer you legit treatments that have a chance of working. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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Will the after effects from the radiation be life long?
Hello I am in need of some information My husband had testicular cancer in the Marines in 1985/86, he had severe after affects from the radiation treatments. I.E black outs, memory loss, phenomia, skin changes. They released him from the Marines with honorable discharge he received a clean bill of health approx. 92 in 2011 he got a cold he could not shake, he thought was phenomia again like when he was sick in 85. They told him he had a blockage in his main artery or the cluster??? then he didn t... then he did well they kept him for 3 days then released him. he continued to see the doctors all year long, continually get worse oncologist says multiple Myeloma, then not then does then not, gave him a calcium push, the a heart reboot and nothing. they said plasma cell dysplasia, amyloid, multiple myeloma possibly poems.so in my research after a doctor mentioned it. They said the after affects from the radiation damaged him so bad, he was bound to get sick years later. Could this be true and if so how can I get this in writing to submit to the VA for his death benefits? Please any help is much appreciated Char 702 419 7471
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Hi,Thanks for writing in.Many people end up with a second cancer with a history of having been treated for an earlier cancer with radiation therapy. However at that time, providing radiation therapy had more benefits and risks and has helped in treating the testicular cancer and your husband has been free from symptoms almost 25 years.Plasma cell dysplasia can be seen in such patients but saying with confirmation that it is indeed the radiation that is responsible is difficult. Radiation effects are both dose dependent and non dose dependent. If your husband was exposed to radiation in error at his workplace then things would have been different but in the present case he has been given radiation therapy as a treatment and that has been successful to a certain extent. There are also patients who develop a second cancer that is unrelated to the first cancer. To know the chances of the prior radiation treatment causing the plasma cell dysplasia, all his medical records have to be verified and that will only give a risk. It cannot be said with certainty that the radiation given 25 years back is completely responsible for his present health condition.
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What causes inflammation on penis tip?
I am 53 yrs old and have 2 grown up children, have been using all safety for years. (no accidental physical encounter ever) Since last one month have acquired a stupid problem around Penis, Tip is red which is slowly turning pink now, but on the outer peridhery of foreskin, there are two red small spots which are painful like injuries, They irritate for one day and then it is ok, but again they appear and disturb. it is very embarrasing some time to itch in this area. I am diabetic and take OBIMET SR (1 GM) every day along with CLEVIX ASA, please advise
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Hello, In diabetics patient, there can be a chance of fungal infection. Your symptoms point towards fungal balanitis like penis infection (of glans penis). In this condition, topical antifungal needs to be prescribed. So to confirm the diagnosis or to guide you further kindly post a photo of the lesion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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Suggest treatment for cough
hi, good day! i have a 2 month old baby boy, he s suffering with congested nose and cough.. i give him 3 drops of fenistil since yesterday and it s effective... my problem now is the cough, it s with pleghm and he cannot expectorate it, what should i do?
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Hello! Thank you for writing! As your child is very small only 2 month he has difficulty to eleminate expectorates. So better visit a doctor to do a total control and evaluate the situation carefully and give a medical assistance for the elemination of the expectorates, as your baby is small and liberating the airways is very very important. Also as he is small can't blow by his own the nose so you can use some kind of pipets to suck them out also fenistil.Wish your baby good health. Best regards.
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Suggest permanent solution for asthma problem
my name is remo age 29 i am suffering from asthma. during these days i cant breath properly in night. i feel like hell, i am taking tab. asthalin-4mg still also i cant feel well. many times i had to take injection named derrifilin & dexona mixed to get relief, is there any permanent treat to this?
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Thanks for your query.I understand your concern regarding breathing difficulty.Brief answer: No,there is no permanent cure of asthma but there is good treatment options in modern medicine by which you can have a very good asthma control.Detailed answer:Modern medicine has improved in the asthma management to such extent that one can remain symptoms free if he/she follows physician's advice and take medications properly.I see similar cases in my clinic.After diagnosing asthma by clinical features and objective test ,I suggest step care management.If I were the treating physician,I would advise you to :>Avoid triggers(eg.dust,cold,emotions etc) so far it is possible.>Steroid inhaler twice daily>Bronchodilator (Salbutamol) inhaler as required.For asthma management,medications via inhalation is the best method because it ensures more entry of drugs into airway with less side effects.So my suggestion is :Please meet your local doctor/respiratory medicine specialist to confirm the diagnosis and get treated thereby.Hope this helps you.If you have additional questions or follow up queries,please do not hesitate in writing us.Wish you good health.
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Q. How to confirm diabetes when we receive unlike values from different lab?
Hello doctor, I am a-32-years old male. Two days ago my wife and I had diabetes tests, and as of now, we do not have diabetes. Three to four months ago when we tested my result was 120, and my wife result was 140. But two days ago when we had tested, I have 122 before breakfast and 240 after two hours of breakfast. My wife had 142 at fasting and 242 after two hours of breakfast. We were shocked and worried. My mom and dad do not have diabetes and wife side her mom had diabetes, but her father does not have. My weight is 81 kg, and I am 5'5" height. My wife is about 87 kg weight and 5'5" height. Again we did a test at another place using glucometer after four hours after lunch, and surprisingly I got 102, and my wife had 170. The lady who did our test in front of us and confirmed that we do not have diabetes. Please help us. We do not know how to proceed. Awaiting for your response.
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Hello. A glucometer is not the standard gold method it has a variability of 30 Plus or minus for conforming. Do HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin), FBS (fasting blood sugar), PPBS (postprandial blood sugar level) and urine complete. If these all reports turn to be normal, then there is nothing to worry. Maybe from tomorrow do regular exercise and take the test after seven days.
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Suggest remedies for inhalation of bleach
I accidentally dropped a bottle of clorox bleach bathroom cleaner at work and it splattered in my lips and top of my right eye. I wear glasses so it didn t get on my eye but when I did close my eye I felt like it got inside a bit. I rinsed right away both my eye and lips and reported at work and got send home early because now I feel nauseated, my right eye feels uncomfortable, like if its sore or something and I also have a headache as well. I know I did inhale enough clorox bleach and that s what caused my head to hurt and get light headed but I want to know if all this should I be worried? I don t want to go to the ER but I m scared maybe I inhale too much. Thank You
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry much for this incidence as you have done right thing by rinsing. No need to visit ER if you are comfortable with mild nausea, chest tightness and mild eye pain. All these will go away by its own in 1 day. Inhale fresh air and wash your eyes thoroughly. If you develop any of the following symptoms then consult ER. 1. Breathlessness and severe chest tightness. 2. Fever with palpitation. 3. Worsening eye pain. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment of aortic stenosis in women
Our Mother has moderate aortic stenosis and is currently taking warfarin, metropolol, and baby aspirin . Doctor will also be prescribing Norvasc. Would this medication also assist with the decreased blood flow symptoms that she gets with her aortic stenosis and how?
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Hi There After going through your query i understand your concern.I would like to tell you that Norvasc is not a drug of choice to use in Aortic Stenosis because it reduces afterload and is not going to improve cardiac output and can cause symptomatic hypotension with or without syncope. Kindly consult again with your treating Cardiologist regarding same.Hope to have been HelpfulKind RegardsDr. Navneet Bansal
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What are the symptoms of potential heart disease?
I have noticed my herat has started fluteering under my breast up to my heart..It does not hurt. But it has started a month or so ago. My friend told me to put my face in iced cold water. I tried it and it helaaped for a while. I do have high chlosterol. It seem today my heart is sore??? what do you think? I am also on Clonzipam and Keppra for seizures...
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Hi, It could be because of your stress and anxiety or could be because of underlying rhythm abnormality. So to understand the underlying problem few tests will be required 1. Holter monitoring 2. Echocardiography 3. Thyroid function test 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. What can be done for low blood pressure and heart rate with palpitations?
Hello doctor, I am having heart palpitations. I have low blood pressure and low heart rate.
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Hello. I understand your concern. You should know that some palpitations are quite normal in every healthy individual, especially during physical activity and anxiety. Anyway, as you are feeling them more frequently lately, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests like a resting ECG, complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes for possible imbalance, thyroid hormone levels, an ambulatory 24 to 48 hours, ECG monitoring in order to examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time and investigate for possible arrhythmia. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Anxiety or cardiac arrhythmia. Holter monitoring, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormones level.
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Q. How do you identify people on the bipolar spectrum?
Hi doctor,How to diagnose and treat bipolar II? How is it different from bipolar I? How do you identify people on the bipolar spectrum? What are the biggest misconceptions about Bipolar II? Is it the same thing as bipolar depression? Kindly explain me.
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Hi. Alike any psychiatric disorders, diagnosis of bipolar disorder is completely based on the history. This is elaborated from the patient, family members, colleagues and significant others. There are set of symptoms and the history need to suggest the presence of a certain number of symptoms for some duration (two weeks for depression and one week for mania and hypomania) conclude bipolar disorder. The examination part is called mental state examination. Alike blood investigations in other branches of medicine mental status examination is integral part of diagnosis formation and generally used to confirm the symptoms elicited by detailed history. The above description is correct for both bipolar I and bipolar II disorder. There are certain symptoms which are present in bipolar I but not in bipolar II. To clarify, bipolar I is characterised by depression and mania while bipolar II is marked by depression and hypomania. Hypomania is a less severe form of mania where the severity is much less than the mania. The identification of individuals on the bipolar spectrum is made by the persistent presence of mood symptoms. The mood can be depressed, euphoric, elated or mixture of them. People think that bipolar II is less severe, but if you consider the morbidity, it causes more loss of DALY (disability-adjusted life year) across the world. Also, contrary to popular belief, it is hard to treat. It is not equal to bipolar depression. Bipolar depression is a part of bipolar I and bipolar II although it will be right to say that bipolar depression often misdiagnosed as unipolar depression. For further information consult a psychiatrist online -->
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Q. Can fingering the vagina make one pregnant?
Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female and for the first time, my partner did fingering in my vagina. And it was on the next day when my periods ended. He is pretty sure that his fingers did not have any semen. Also, he rubbed his penis over my body with both our lower body parts covered with clothes. Is there any chance of me getting pregnant in case his pre-ejaculated semen was on his hand while fingering into the vagina? Should I take an i-pill to eliminate the risk?
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Hello. It was next day at the end of your period. So, the chance of pregnancy is nil on this day. Even if you had sex that day, you would not have got period. So, there is no need to take an i-pill. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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What causes cracks and itchy sores on the genital regions?
this is from a very loving and concerned fiance'. My partner is 6 feet tall, weighs 102 kg and well built. Age 38yrs old ,healthy most times He has been experincing this condition on his private part- cracks, parallel, not sore or itchy and no discharges but it looks like it has been socked in the water for a while. We are both concerned as we have been faithful to each other and I have had 2 STD tests -jsut incase but I have come out negative twice. I, thinking it is some skin disorder more then a STD. He is taking antibiotice with it but it seems to go away very slowly, like hardly getting there....?? How do we treat it, faslty. I feeel so sorry for him. please help soemone.
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Hello Thank you for trusting HCM I Appreciate your concern about your partner. Where Is the craking?? Is it on the foreskin or glans. Since when he having this problem? Have he changed any cosmetic recently?? Using any drugs??? Dear many causes for this here mentioned some causes. 1 repetitive friction during the sex. 2.rough manstrubation. 3 . over washing. 4.balano prosthitis 5.lichen sclerosis etc Please consult your doctor he will examine the problem and treat accordingly.
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How can allergic rashes along with itchy eyes be treated?
In the last month I Have had allergy symptoms, rrash, itchy eyes, runny nose. it started with what looke like hives on my upper chest and neck. they were large pink and about a 1/2 inch apart. I have been on serel medications or th last few years Tramadol, ativan, vitamin D 51000uits weekly and B12 shots monthly. I had elbow surgery 2 weeks ago and location reacted with heat, very itcy and selled up twice its size. the surgeon said it was some kind of reaction probably from surgical scrub. I took Zyrtec and it went away in three days but the same symptoms come back every 2 or 3 days, the ZZyrtec helps with the eye and oral irritation but the extreme itching barely goes away.
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Yes. It could be an allergic reaction i.e why you are facing such a problem. It wont go only by ZYRTEC. You will have to take FEXOFENADINE 180mg once a day for 7 days plus TAB VISATRIL( HYDROXYZINE) 25mg two times a day for 7 days too.. this will help you resolve your issues.
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