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What does a painful bump on scrotum indicate?
Two days ago, I developed a small, painful to the touch, pimple-like bump at the base of my scrotum. I did some research which indicated I could apply a small amount of black drawing salve (ichthammol ointment) to it and cover with a band-aid. It seems to be working and now there is no pain in that area. Please advise.
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Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Boils are common over that area. Usually small boils subside on its own after rupture or without rupture after some time. As you have taken care of your lesion, with positive results you may leave it for now to subside on its own. Or wlse you may apply oint soframycin over there for relief. All the best.
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What is the dark brown spot on the gums?
I have a few dark brown spots on my gums that are a bit tender to the touch. It first started of as just a small brown dot but has expanded and now is moderately large. I do use smokeless tobacco and these spots are located where I usually put my chew at. I have attached a current picture. And ideas what this may be?
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Hi In regard to your query as you mentioned you keep chewing tobacco those could be stains what you see on the gums perhaps Mau be at the junction where Tustin meets tooth technically called as CEJ. Please your periodontist every thing will become normal. CONSUMPTION OF NICOTINE IN ANY FORM MAY CAUSE CANCER INCLUDIBG PAN OR GUTKHA CHEWING.
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Nausea, trouble with digestion and swollen abdomen. What could this be?
Hi, For now a couple of months, I haven t feel well. I almost always feel nausea, I have trouble with my digestion, sometimes during short episodes I feel bad and throw up after a meal. A lot of acidity in my stomach, often I have swollen abdomen. Diarhea or pale loose stools are my daly routine, sometime with mucus. I have bad breath and bad body odor even if I have a perfect hygien routine, two showers a day, brushes teeth twice a day... I do everything I can, but it seems not enough. My sweat smell so bad, like ammonia or cat pee. My urin is dark and smells funny too. Most of the people around me notices I smell bad, even short after a shower. Some say i smell like fart, cat pee, like smelly feet. I had trouble with my liver a couple years ago. My enzymes were so high, I coudn t eat, always throwing up. I had yellow skin and eyes. They said I had some kind of liver disease. All I could do was take a three months break to recover. I don t know if this can be related, but with what I read on the net it might be. But what could I have?? What are the diseases that causes bad smells like mines?
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HiI read all you concerns and I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist. It could be related with liver disease or problems with your pancreas.The first thing to do is blood work, biochemical exam, abdominal ultasound fecal analysis.These tests are the most common to determine the right diagnosis. ALL the best Dr.Klerida
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Q. I have burning sensation in stomach with acid reflux and bad breathe. Please help.
Hi doctor, I am not sure I am over-stressing, but I have noticed when I drink cold icy water I can feel it go down to my stomach. I hurt my tummy muscle four weeks ago, and still not 100 percent cured. It still burns and I get acid reflux as well my throat is dry and sore. My breath is smelly and I get sinus problem and feel like phlegm is going back down to my throat.
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Hello. As for the feeling of cold water going down your thirst and the acid reflux, both indicate an inflammatory condition esophagitis and gastritis. This can be treated with a proton pump inhibitor Controloc (Pantoprazole) once daily and an antacid Ranitidine before every meal. The bad breath could be due to inflamed gums or an infection such as H.pylori. So I recommend you get a test for H.pylori infection and consult a dentist to examine your gums. Bad breath can also be due to sinusitis. Sinusitis can also be the cause of the post nasal discharge (phelgm at the back of your throat) and can be treated with an anti-inflammatory Ibuprofen twice daily and an antihistaminic as Cetirizine or Zyrtec once daily before going to bed for 10 days.
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Non-alcoholic with hepatomegaly grade 1 fatty liver. What is the reason and treatment?
Hi, male, i am Non Alcoholic, And Non Smoking Age 32 Years Weight 69Kg Height 5. 10 iam Suffering With Stomachache Since Last 8 Days. Today I Had Been Diagnosed As HEPATOMEGALY WITH GRADE- 1 FATTY LIVER My Question is why it will Happen want to Know the Cause factor & Long term Effectc Wethr i have any thing to avoide for long term
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Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Fatty liver in non-alcoholic person is a common finding and this may due to overweight, oily diet, and lack of physical activity, inherited lipid disorders. You should consult with physician and as in untreated state, you may be prone for NASH. You should also take vitamin E, UDCA and statins on written prescription. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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Suggest treatment for lumps in the armpit
hi iam getting lumps under my right armpit about three they went down after about eight days but i can still feel them there very small they don't hurt now but when they were larger they hurt like hell and last night i found there is one more coming out iam a 29yrs old man and is really worried about this please help me
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Hi,From history it seems that there mightbe having some ingrown hair follicle infection or some local skin lesion like dermatitis or fungal infection giving this problem.You might require one course of antibiotic for 3-5 days.Consult your doctor and get examined.On clinical examination there will be clear clue about your problem.Avoid using duo spray.Keep local hygiene proper.Ok and take care.
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Why there is bruising and pain in my leg?
i badly bruised my leg at the front approx 4inches above my ankle a wk ago i had it xrayed but nothing was broken a week latter i have a lot of bruising on my ankle and side of foot is this normal? also some swelling and the leg has been more painfull for the last 24hours hope u can give me an answere thanksn
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Hello, As post-injury, there are expectations of the swelling due to inflammation of the muscular system and with icing, the swelling will come down. It is good there isn't any fracture so the healing time will be shorter. Using icing, crepe bandage and simple ankle toe movements will help reduce swelling and regain muscle property of contract-relax. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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What causes behavioral issues while on Prednisone, Valium and Oxycodone?
Hello Dr. Andrews. I am writing you because I am very concerned about a family member and her use of multiple prescriptions. She is currently taking Prednisone, Valium, Oxycodone, Adderall and sleeping pills (not sure which kind) and she drinks alcohol frequently. It s very clear to me she has developed an extreme addiction and her behavior is starting to become more erratic. Do you have any information on the potential effects of mixing these types of drugs? I want to speak with her but want to make sure I have compelling information to share with her rather than my opinion of how she is behaving .Thank you. XXXX
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Hi,Following harmful interactions can occur if the above medications are taken together starting with the most serious one:1. Taking Oxycodone with other drugs that also cause central nervous system depression like Valium or any sleeping pills or consuming alcohol can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. She may need a dose adjustment or alternate effective medications to treat her illness. Beside she should avoid consuming alcohol.2. Drinking alcohol while on Adderall can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as increased heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure changes. She should also avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with Adderall. Let her doctor know if she experiences severe or frequent headaches, chest pain, and/or a fast or pounding heartbeat.There is no other documented harmful interactions between Prednisone and other prescribed medications.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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On depo shot. Heavy bleeding. Not pregnant. Could it be due to birth control?
i was on the depo. came of it 9 months ago. after the 6th month my gp gave me 2 doses of hormon tablets and the worked. i got my period and again 10 days after finishing my first one. that was 41 days ago.. i had heavey discharge now it has changed to light brown discharge past 4 days. all tests are coming up neg.. could i be preg or would them tablets be messing my body up..daysdays
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Hi,In the current scenario, it appears that you have been experiencing hormonal imbalance following the depo shot. You may need hormonal supplementation for a couple of cycles and please discuss with your doctor about this. If you are planning to conceive now, it is essential that your ovulation status is regularized to give you good and early results.To confirm/exclude pregnancy, you may go for the blood test. Hope your query is answered. Good luck.
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Is cough with bloody phlegm, an effect of smoking?
Hi, I am a smoker for almost 10 years. I almost consume 20-30 sticks per day. Recently, I got back pains and started to smoke little less, almost 10 sticks only for the past 3 days. I noticed that I'm coughing out phlegm with blood. What can be the cause of this? Need help.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). Common causes for hemoptysis are bronchitis, lung infection, tuberculosis, lung cancer etc. And all these diseases are predisposed by smoking. So your smoking habit is directly associated with your symptoms. So better to quit smoking as soon as possible and consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray, sputum examination and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for child suffering from fever, sore throat and cough
Hi Doctor, This is regarding my son, he is 1yr 4months from evening he started having temp and gave him calpol drops 1.5ml (100mg per ml) and last we gave was at10:30pm and still his temp is 100.3f not reducing. He is having cough and cold as well. I guess even soar throat. He has not taken any solids from afternoon. Only water and breast-feed. Please advice.
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HiThanks for writing to us.Fever and cold at this age is because of viral infection.Wait for 2 to 3 days , if no improvement, consult your doctor for identifying chest or throat or ear infection. He may need antibiotics like amoxicillin if not improvingWishing your child good healthRegardsDR Arun
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What is the straight rash below my saggy chest?
Hi. I have this rash across my just underneath my man breasts. Its been there for a long while now. It doesn t itch or hurt. I suspect it has something to do with my skin rubbing together under my chest area. Its all the way across my chest in a straight line sort of where my chest area hangs down and meets skin to skin with my chest. I know this isnt the best description but its the best I could do. Please help with advise on a cream or something I can use to treat it. Thanks a lot.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Rashes on chests can be due to allergic reactions, oily glands, infection/inflammation, shingles (painful blistering rash), immune compromised system, contact dermatitis, Psoriasis, etc. You should get physically examined & tests done for STD. However, you can take Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment for local application & take non-sedating antihistamines (Levocetirizine) once or twice a day for 5 days after consultation with your PCP. Hope I have answered your query. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.
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Suggest remedy for soreness near belly button
I had a mini tummy tuck 2 weeks ago, and since then the areas directly above and below my belly button are extremely hard and red. Is this normal? There also appears to be a skin tag coming out from the center of my belly button. My PS says it is a scar from an old belly button piercing, but that does not seem likely. What is your opinion?FTI, I am a 40 yo female, 5'3" and 135 pounds, two C Sections
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe redness and hardness are due to the body's inflammatory response to the surgery, this should decrease in time.The use of anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, cataflam or naproxen would help to decrease the reaction.I hope this helps
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Low white blood cells, tiredness. What could the cause be?
My granddaughter has low white blood cells. She is mixed Afra-american and white. She is tired alot and is not real active. Short times. She went to the dermatologist because she had blogges and she ran a biobsy then ran the blood test that showed her white blood cell count was off. Any thoughts on what this could be?
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Hi Thanks for using Health Care Magic Forum,Low white cell count may be due to acute viral infections, such as with a cold or influenza. It can be associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, myelofibrosis and aplastic anemia (failure of white cell, red cell & platelet production). HIV and AIDS are also a threat to white cells.Other causes of low white blood cell count include systemic lupus erythematosus, Hodgkin's lymphoma, some types of cancer, typhoid, malaria, tuberculosis, dengue, rickettsial infections, enlargement of the spleen, folate deficiencies, psittacosis and sepsis. Many other causes exist, such as deficiency in certain minerals, such as copper and zinc.Drug for seizure can reduce WBC count in blood.I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon.RegardsDr.J.Kingson John David
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What is the movable lump on my calf?
I have this somewhat soft, moveable lump on my calf thats only visable when flexed. It s about 1.5-2 inches in size and it has been that size for like 2 years with no change in size. I have been playing sports prior to this too in high school as well. There is no pain in the lump as well.
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Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.That can be a lipoma (fat swelling)....nothing to worry about it.Can be easily removed without any complications..... if you want.Dr. Ashish Verma
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How can open surgical stitches on the gums be treated?
Hello I was wondering I recently had oral surgery entailing all four of my wisdom molars to be removed during the healing process the stitches came out and I have an extra piece of gum tissue that folds over I know it's just extra however is that a cause to be for a concern it's uncomfortable for me
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Hi..Thanks for the query.It looks to be a portion of the gum that might have been accidentally left unattached to the stitches and it is appearing hanging..So my suggestion is to consult your dentist and get a clinical examination done..In case if the gum is extra and is hanging then he can simply remove it so that it does not cause problem and also if it hangs and get irritated it can become inflamed and painful..So better to either get it stitched to other gums or get it removed..Hope this helps..Regards..
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Lump in my armpit and going through the menopause
Hi, I m a 51 year old woman and I ve just found a lump in my arm pit thats about the size of a peanut and only hurts when i push it, it moves a bit and I m going through the menopause, thankyou.
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Hi. 1. First and foremost, the swelling in the armpit has nothing to do with menopause. 2. Feel your breasts yourself carefully to look for a swelling. The correct way to feel the breasts: Feel with flat surface of pulp of your fingers with gentle rotating movements. Feel systematically starting in one quadrant, then all the way round coming back to the original spot and finally the central area (containing nipple and areola). 3. If the swelling in the armpit feels hard or if you find a swelling in the breast, then consult a General Surgeon at the earliest. Otherwise, observe the swelling in the armpit carefully over a couple of weeks and then see a General Surgeon even if it has remained stationary. It is essential that a swelling in the armpit be physically examined by a Surgeon at some stage to know its exact nature. Thanks.
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Had chest x ray that showed vascularity in the right lung. Have bilatreal kidneys. Help?
I had a chest x ray last year in saudi arabia and it showed a vscularity in the right lung . When the cheif radiologis reviewed it., he reassured me that there is nothing to worry about. The problem that I m still cmplaining of pain at the right thoracic site and at the same time I have bilateral kidney stones which made me really confused about the cause of the pain. Do you think that it is better to repeat the chest -x ray? . Although the tele radiologist who reviewd my previous x ray advised me to do CT scan , the radiologist at my own institution did t advise me to do it as the result is almost the same as my baseline. I;m currently in the UK for a study and I need to make sure that every thing is OK because my condition keeps me scarred. Please help me to decide what I need to do.!!! . Moreover, I don t have any cardiac medical history in my family but there is a srtong family history of asthma and I was initially diagnosed with asthmah 8 years ago bot after having a PFT, my pulomnologist told me my symptoms were related only allergic bronchitis . please help me.!!!!
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better go for ct scan as it will clearly indicatethe condition of chest as your family history of asthma never take chanceif everything is clear think of only kidney stones
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Suggest remedy for pain in the arms
I have a pain in my upper left arm and a heartbeat rate of 49 beats per mnute - I am generally fairly healthy and have a low heartbeat anyway - but was struck by the pain in my arm last night Should it be checked out or could it be just from tiredness?
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Hello, As the normal pulse is in between 60-100. Your pulse rate sounds lower side and pain in the left arm might be due to cardiac pathology. I am not saying it is because of it but I am trying to say that getting it checked it better because it might be due to even increase intra arterial blood pressure. If the blood pressure monitor shows the reading on the higher side than an ECG and an Echocardiogram is advised. Treatment will be accordingly. In case the blood pressure and ECG is normal than we have to look for the nerve pathology as there might be a pain at times in the upper limb due to the nerve entrapment. Using a cervical collar and doing static neck exercises along with shoulder stabilization exercises will be good to reduce pain and its recurrence. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Suggest remedies for cough with phlegm after I fractured my ribs
I fractured my ribs two weeks ago and also have bruising to my sternum. I have a couph ever since and very Flemish and low grade temperature. I have diabetes and high blood pressure. No medication because my doctor says flen not dark green,has been light green. Just rest for 8-10 weeks.
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Thanks for your question o HCM.Rib fracture causes pleural breach and pulmonary contusion on lungs.So due to this inflammation is present in that part of lung which gives you phlegm and chest pain on coughing.Better to start anti inflammatory and broad spectrum antibiotic to prevent infection.Also wear chest belt for minimal mobilization and thus rapid healing of fractured ribs.Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
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Q. I have severe stomach and back pain at the same time. Can you Suggest any quick remedy?
Hello doctor, I have severe stomach and back pain at the same time. Suggest some quick remedy.
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Hi. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Severe pain in abdomen radiating to the back might be due to many conditions which require evaluation. Problems that might cause the stomach and back pain, all the possible reasons, For spasmodic pain you can take antispasmodic medicine like Spasmonil plus (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Mefenamic acid). This has to be taken twice daily for pain that might be a spasm. This should reduce any spasmodic pain that you are having. Once pain is stable then please consult your doctor and get examined clinically. If required the doctor might ask for an ultrasound scan abdomen to be done to know the cause. Above mentioned causes are the commonest and there are many other conditions which might cause a similar pain. Clinical examination and investigations are important.
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What causes low fever and slight pain in back?
I have done my blood test and Neutrophil is slight high 72. And doctor has prescribe me with Montair LC once in Morning and Ebast 20 once in Night before bed. But my temp remains 97 - 98.6 till evening and then it rises gradually to 99.3 till i got to bed. Is medicine is OK?I have slight pain on back but is comes and goes.
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Hi dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have evening rise fever and back pain. You should investigate for tuberculosis of spine. You should consult your doctor and plan for routine blood investigation & MRI spine. Then take treatment accordingly. Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health.
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How to differenciate between a PTSD flashback and dementia?
How do we know the difference between a PTSD flashback and a dementia type hallucination in a patient who isn't a reliable source of information? Take for example a patient who is a Vietnam era vet- he has PTSD flashbacks and has recently developed hallucinations or possible dementia. Assuming we cannot do any invasive tests, is there a way to differentiate between the two based upon assessment and behaviors alone? Since both have differing treatment strategies, how do we figure out what is what? As a Psych NP student, I've gotten this question from the attending psychiatrist and been given instructions to "figure it out" and have been assured there is an answer. After 3 days of searching and reading, I can't find anything about a surefire way to tell between the two...and our patient can't tell us. We only have his presentation to go on.
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HIThanks for using healthcare magicPTSD would occur at any age and dementia mainly in old age. Onset of PTSD is sudden after traumatic experience and dementia is mainly gradual except in vascular dementia. Hallucination in PTSD would be mainly auditory as compared to dementia it is be visual. PSTD patient would become anxious moment he would have flashback, same would not occur in dementia induced hallucination. Thanks
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Suggest treatment for chronic epididymitis
I am about 38 years old and suffering from Chronic epididymitis(as per USG and doctor suggestion) for last two month, having a pea size swelling at the head of epididymis and having Bit pain also. I have tried Allopathic Medicine as per doctor prescription but failed to cure. I need effective remedies. Please help as early as possible.
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HelloThanks for query.A peanut size lump at the top of the testicle is likely to be due to Spermatocele .It is a benign in nature and does not need any treatment unless increases in size or becomes extremely painful.For chronic Epididymis You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.Dr.Patil.
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Diagnosed malignancy. Gave Tyrokinin. Lesions developed on face, head and hands. Diagnosed Steven Johnson Syndrome and Septicemia. Died. Side effects or malignancy?
Dear Sir, My father was 80 year old and he was diagnosed for malignancy in the lungs on 2nd January, 2013 by pleural tap test repeated three times while in first two test this was negative but third time it came positive In IGMC Shimla. Then Dr. referred my father to Radiology Deptt. In Indira Gandhi Medical Collage, Shimla. Then Doctors advised us to go for Chemotherapy but due to body weakness they postponed the chemotherapy then they gave us Tab. TYROKININ 150 OD (Dr. Reddy’s) we started taking this drug on 18.02.2013 and on the morning of 26.02.2013 some pimple like lesions develop on his face and by evening they spread on the face, head and hands. Then we take him the IGMC and Dr. Discontinued the Drug and told us this id side effect of TYROKININ 150 drug and these lesions will subside automatically and advised us to come after seven days. But these lesions turned into painful wound and swelling developed on the face, hands and legs, ulcers developed in the mouth, tongue and food pipe he was unable to swallow in the food even liquids and was not able to even speak. We admitted him in IGMC Shimla on 4th March, 2013 and Dr. reffered us to Skin Department. The Doctors of skin department admitted my father and started their treatment and diagnose. They have given him Augmentin 1.2 gm inj, Direct tab.Zymogesic ds tab, Muacine gel 200ml, orosore ointment. But on 07.03.2013 he stopped passing urine then Doctors started drip and given him NS & DNS five bottles daily, then his body started retaining waters and swelling developed in the stomach and legs. The Doctors inserted catheter into his urine bladder and found that U. B. was empty. And gave him injections for urination. Then he started urine through catheter upto 600 ml to 1000 ml output. The doctors diagnose the problem as Steven Johnson Syndrome and starting of Septicaemia. After this the Serum Cretinine and blood urea level have started increasing and Doctor told us that it may be case or renal failure but he was not having any problem in the past even 5 days before all the blood reports were OK prior to admitting him into hospital. After that Doctor done his Dialysis on 10.03.2013. The wounds developed in hands and and on face filled with pus. Ultimately he died on 13.03.2013. Doctor I want to know the reason of his Death wether h
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Hi, Sorry to hear about the condition. There may be many causes. Exact cause of death can not be guessed at this moment. Symptoms you have mentioned goes in favor of acute renal failure but what is the underlying pathology can not be stated . Sometimes many drugs show adverse reactions leading to Steven Johnson Syndrome that can not be predicted before. The prescribed drug has low potential of causing this syndrome. Anyway severe infection can also be the cause of multiorgan failure.
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What is considered a developmental regression in a toddler?
Hello, I m asking a question about my 16.5 month old. She has recently gone from 4 point crawling to asymmetrical crawling with one foot on the floor and one knee bent (sometimes known as the crab crawl) would this be consider a developmental regression?
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Not regression, it's okay for babies to try funny ways of walking. More important is if he can walk by itself.Normal range for walking is 10-14 months. After 14 months you need a pediatric visit for assessment if baby is still not doing same.
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What causes high resting heart rate?
I have been having a high resting heart rate for 3 months now. Between 80 to 100 beats per minute all of teh time. I am only 34 and normally my heart rate is 60 bpm. It has been so bad that it is keeping me awake at night. I also have this feeling of a lump in my throat that makes it feel like it is blocking part of my airway. Any ideas?
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welcome to hcm ...high resting heart rate may be due to high bp or anxiety or high thyroid level or low Hb level please go to emergency and get ascessed for these get bp check up and ecg donedonot ignore these symptoms if everything is ok then you may take tab metoprolol 25 mg once a day at evening time
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Why are my gums black and teeth discoloured?
The bottom of my gums are black and the inside of my cheecks are rough and discolored a greenish color, and im curious to know what it is or causing this? But I also noticed when I eat peanut butter the inside of my cheeck swells for awhile and my mouth will slightly itch....could this be the cause of my mouth issues?
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Hello!Welcome to HCM.You did not mention if you use tobacco or any other habits.This discoloration can be familial,which runs in family.You do not need a treatment if this is the reason.Accumulation of calculus and chromogenic bacteria can also cause this.Get a complete scaling done with your dentist.Quit any tobacco related habits.Maintain proper oral hygiene.Peanuts do not cause discoloration of your teeth and gums.You seem to be suffering peanut allergy.Avoid peanuts strictly.Regards.
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What causes loose motion after taking Ambrodil-S Syrup for cough?
Hi, My name is Vani from Melbourne.i have 3years old boy and presently he is suffering with cold and cough, Dr.XXX precribed Ambrodil-S Syrup for cough, i started 5ml before bed since 3 days and know he is having loose tools. i just want to know is it an side effect of this drug or i have to think so different stuff?
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Hi dear,I had gone through your question and understand your concern..Ambrodyl-S can cause allergic reaction, irritation of intestine, diarrhea, vomiting. If you see this negative effects you can give Charcoal 1,5 tablets to absorption toxins, it will decreasing negative effects of medicine.Hope it helps
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How can back pain and leg ache along with tiredness be treated?
Hi My mother is suffering from her back and legs, when she is very tired she caannot move the legs, feels it is heavy, she did an MRI and was told that her boned are now weak and she should not do any heavy chores. She was told the only option was an operation but she is afraid to do it in case she cannot walk ever again
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Hello,I had gone through the case and found that she must take Vitamin D3 once a week and calcium daily .She must do exercise and reduce weight if she has overweight.Go for physiotherapy if there is severe pain.Avoid to lift heavy weight and bend forward.Hope my advise will be effective for you.Thanks
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What causes lumps all over the body?
I had a baby 8 months ago and have lost all my bay weight plus an extra 15. Now I am noticing all sorts of lumps in varying sizes around my body, by my c sec scar, around my upper biceps and a fairly large limp similar to a marble aim my lower back. I am 5'8" and 135 lbs. Any advice?
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some tumour pathology. You may have multiple neurofibromatosis or lipomatosis or some other lesion. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of one of the lump.Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What causes lump near pulse at the back of the mouth?
hi my name is tommy and im just trying to find out what s wrong with me, in my mouth at the back near my pulse theres a hole with like a white spot in it and its very painful and i cannot swallow without it hurting but within the past few hours a lump near my pulse has appeared and its sort of making me anxious, thanks tommy.
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Hello Tommy hope the answer helps you.As far my understanding you have a painful white spot in your oral cavity and another appearing which is making you worried.Idont have information whether you are smoking or alcholic but you be cheerful as lump is painful and likely benign it could be oral candidiasis or thrush which needs a detailed oral cavity examination and treatment is simple if its turned out to be as antifungal gel as Dektarin and oral antifungal tablets hope it helps you.
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Blood test showed high bilirubin and SGPT. Taking Liv52. Will levels reduce in a week?
Hellow Sir, I have tested my blood test and my Bilirub was 3.00 and SGPT was 64. Since I have received a visa for Kuwaid and want to medical test at GAMA medical centre and if the above reading is not come down, they will reject. I am taking liv 52 tables 2-morning, 2afternoon, 2 evening. Please let me know whetehr it will come down to normal within 1 week. I am taking dieting as per the doctor and taking fresh fruits and maximum salads. Please advise doctors.
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Hi Pradeep, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Raised bilirubin and SGPT suggest jaundice. Jaundice is not a disease in itself but a sign and symptom of some other diasease in the body. If the disease happened earlier and it is in resolving phase then you will have a normal bilirubin in a week. But if the problem has recently started then the bilirubin actually can go up. Taking Liv52 would hardly help. You need to consult a good physician.
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What causes dark veins popping in abdomen?
Hi, I have noticed some darker veins popping up on the right side of my lower abdomen, my skin is black. I don t think it s because I have been gaining weight because I have been losing weight lately but not a lot. I don t think it s stretch marks, because I have a few on my thighs and they don t look like this. Thanks
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HI Thanks for posting your query . Dilated veins over the abdomen means there is some obstruction happening for blood circulation in veins . This obstruction could be due to many reasons like Liver problem , Spleen enlargement , Blood disorders , Mass inside the abdomen . I advise you to get an Ultrasound Abdomen Pelvis scan done and revert back to me . This will give us an idea as to what is causing your problem . Kindly revert back after the scan . Any clarifications feel free to ask .
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Having slow recovery from spinal cord surgery, lost bowel and bladder control. What to do ?
Hello, This question is about my brother. He had a surgery last month January 12, 2013 on his spinal cord after an acident at his work. He is gettin a slow recovery, start to walking a little with help. The only problem he has is he lost bowel and bladder control. Has been more than one month after the surgery and he still can t get back to normal. He is using the catheterin for the bladder. My question is howl long it will take to recover from the bowel and bladder problem, and is he willing to recover? what is required to do, to speed the recovery.
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Thank you for posting the query. It is unfortunate that your brother had a spinal cord injury leading to disability. The extent and time for recovery depend on the severity of injury as well as how early after the injury the surgery was performed. In cases of mild to moderate spinal cord damage, complete recovery may occur. However, if severe injury had occurred, recovery may not be complete. Similarly, if operation was performed within 24 hours of injury, there are good chances of recovery. Most important to ensure good recovery is regular physiotherapy. Stem cell treatment may offer much promise in future for patients with spinal cord injury. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
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What causes itchy red rash in shoulder?
Tuesday night I remember getting an itch on my left shoulder but I didn t bother with it since I thought it was a regular bed bug bite but once I checked it didn t look like a regular bed bug bite. This bite or whatever it is, is red and a rather large circle and in the middle it seems like multiple bites in one place When I put pressure or alcohol on it, it seems to hurt.
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Hi, The itching on the left shoulder can be due to some insect bite, allergy, dry skin or eczema. Take antihistamines (Levocetirizine), apply topically Hydrocortisone cream, Calamine ointment or water-based moisturizing lotions. Visit a dermatologist and get evaluated, you may need antibiotics/antivirals. Psoriasis and notalgia paresthetica (sensory neuropathy) also cause similar symptoms. You may need X-ray, CT, MRI. Corticosteroid creams and injections work well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Can i use Demerol for my lower back pain ?
Dear Sir, I have extreme lower back pain caused call most by arthritis in my lower spine that cannot be operated on. I was prescribed hydrocodone with ampicillin two years ago. When taken it is no longer effective in stopping the pain. A been doing research over the net and read reviews about patients that were prescribed Demerol. 99% of the patients that were prescribed this painkiller said it worked for moderate to severe pain. I am 65 years old and wondering whether this medication would be appropriate for my problem? Regards, David C.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that this medication may work for you but it would be best to consult a pain management specialist.He or she would be able to evaluate you and determine which analgesic option would be best.The addition of a physiotherapy option may also be helpful.I hope this helps
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What are symptoms of having twisted liver and right kidney?
Hello I have a possible liver and right kidney twisted inside my body just got tested for creastinine and sometimes have blood in urine also just had a hernia in my right rib cage as well as on my left lung and my spiter broke got 40 plus staples taken out not to long ago
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Hi,Thanks for writing in.A twisted liver and kidney is unlikely to occur in a human being. The liver and kidney are fixed with ligaments and supports. They have a capsule and also surrounded by fat in some areas. This holds them in place and it cannot get displaced spontaneously. Bowel is a tubular structure and might get twisted or displaced through a hernia which is a defect in the abdominal wall or inside.There is a history of hernia in your right rib cage and this needs to be evaluated in detail for any complications. A X ray chest and if required a CT scan chest might be done to know completely on it. Please do not worry.
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Q. Are nervousness, anxiety and strange thought side effects of Levothyroxine?
Hello doctor,I recently had a complete thyroidectomy, and the lymph nodes around the thyroid removed because I was diagnosed with medullary carcinoma of the left nodule of my thyroid. I am now on Levothyroxine 135 mg, and it is driving me nuts. I have experiencing nervousness, anxiety, no sleep, strange thoughts, etc., for two weeks. I had like five hours of sleep.I am going insane, and I feel like I am going to have a heart attack. Can a naturopathic doctor assist with this problem and take me off of Levothyroxine and balance my thyroid hormone levels using natural medicine with no side effects?
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Hello. I read your query. You need to take Levothyroxine for the rest of your life regularly because our body daily needs this hormone for various functions like metabolism etc. However, along with that you can use some herbal products which can help you up to some extent and your dose of Levothyroxine may decrease and you will also feel relieved from other symptoms. 1. Take capsule Giloy two capsules two times a day with water after food for one month. 2. Take tablet Kanchanar Guggulu one tablet two times a day with water after food for one month. 3. Walk daily at least for 30 to 60 minutes. Consult a nearby Ayurveda physician or me after one month regarding improvement and for further management.
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Which tests should be taken before trying to conceive?
We live in chennai. We got married just before 10 days. Both me and my partner would like to do a complete health check up because we would like to have a baby in a year. May i know what kind of tests needed and also the name of the tests which should be taken to know if we are healthy enough to go for child now?
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Hello, thank you for posting your query to HCM.The regular checkups for the wife to undergo before planning to conceive are-An ultrasound of the lower abdomen (to check for possible cysts)Complete thyroid function testA haematology (for checking blood haemoglobin levels etc.)The husband could get a semen culture done.Apart from this, both the partners can get tests done for STD's like VDRL and HIV. Also you should both get your blood sugar levels tested.Apart from this, adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy food, exercising regularly and staying happy and stress free.Later, if at all you face problems in conceiving you could go in for a hormonal assay.
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Post Cholecystectomy what is the pain management procedure?
I am 51 yrs old and have had bone grafts to each hip they did not work since then I have had each totally replaced twice once with cadaver bone. have had core decompression to one knee. Im having gallbladder removed Wed. I have been taking methadone 10mg 4xday and hydromorphone 8mg 6xday. previous pain doc. will not give any more. How will my pain be controlled after surgery?
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Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.It will be decided by anesthesiologists and you dont have to be worried about it since chilecystectomy is not causing significant pain and it can be controlled with nonsteroid painkillers. opiates are not required in most cases.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Could a tumour under the jaw bone be cancer?
My friend has a tumor under his jaw bone The doctor did a CT scan, then a needle bipsy, and now a PT scan. He also found that he has a deformed tonsil. The doctor has already scheduled him for surgery to remove the tonsil and the tumor next week. This has all happened within 2-3 weeks. Do you think it is cancer? My friend simply says it is an infection, but I am not sure he is telling me everything the doctor told him. The surgery is to take 3-4 hours with 2 surgeons. That sounds very serious to me, despite my friends insistance that it just an infection.
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If the swelling in the neck is a bit firm, the chances of it being cancer are slightly higher than it being an infection. In both cases, the surgery is needed, has been scheduled and all you can do is support your friend in the same until the final diagnosis arrives/ your friend tells you the diagnosis/ whichever is earlier.
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Q. I had a few blood spots in my shorts after getting treated for piles recently. Why?
Hello doctor,I noted a few blood spots in my shorts. No symptoms, though. Recently did a blood test and had high amylase. I had piles and got cured recently. I was under Ayurvedic medicine. Any connection? Is it something to worry? What precautions to be taken?
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Hello. Blood in shorts in the background of piles, check for any recurrence of piles. Consult a general surgeon in person to rule out any recurrence of piles. Serum amylase elevation is not a specific finding, and it is elevated in many conditions like salivary gland abnormality, pancreas involvement, etc. Maybe that is not related to blood loss. Take a general surgeon consultation in person, and it may help you. Precautions to be taken are take plenty of water, eat foods rich in fiber like green leafy vegetables, avoid mutton for some days, do regular physical activity. See to that your stool should not be hard, if it is hard, then the chance of recurrence of piles is more. If the stool is still hard with dietary measures and exercise, take a laxative like Duphalac syrup (Lactulose). I hope this response helps you.
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How to treat severe pain in back, hips and legs ever since suffering ligament tear in lower back?
I am 54, when I was 30 I was lifting heavy bags and ripped the ligaments in my low back. I have been having on and off back pain since then. now the pain is in my back and hip, and I have pains in my legs to my knees that feel like electrical shock. I work 8 hours daily and the pain gets so bad I have to bend over for a few seconds for relief. by the end of the day the pain is so severe, sometime I don't think I will make it to my car. what do you think
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Hello, Thanks for your query.Your symptoms are more likely to be due to a chronic disc prolapse. You should get an MRI done of your lower back to diagnose the problem and an orthopaedician is the best person to help you. You will have to take the pain killers for a long time for this. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care
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Is it normal to have a rapid heart beat?
Hi, the last few weeks i hav been really tired ,weakness,even sometimes shortness of breath.i did a blood test and my doctor prescibe me with ferrous fumarate.i been diagnose in d past with rhematic fever too the last few weeks i feel my heart really beating like a heart race is it normal??
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Hi There After going through your query i understand your concern.I would like to tell you that palpitation or rapid heart rate is the common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia for which you were prescribed with Ferrous Fumarate. But you are prone to develop Rheumatic Heart Disease as in the past you were diagnosed with Rheumatic fever.Kindly get an ECG and Electrocardiography done to evaluate any underlying heart disease.Hope to have been helpful.Kind RegardsDr. Navneet Bansal
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What causes skin rash?
I have a skin rash that I have had for two months it has gotten better but I have tried three different cremes prescribed by doctors...I now have a slight red spot and now my skin has turned white..its as if my skin is bleached white...im terrified by it....i started by using panderm creme then Zovirax..finally fluocinonide...i thought it was herpes then i thought it could be a fungal....whyy is my skin turning bleach white ..what should i do...??
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HIWell come to HCMThis could be due to hypersensitivity reaction and this can be treated with oral medicine now instead of local treatment and the best option is Tab Hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in day, everything would be fine soon, take care, have a nice day.
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I want to know what is stroke ?
My aunty has devolped sudden loos of speech, and weakness of one arm...she was admitted...in ICU..there was no history of accident also..the doctor said she had develpoed stroke...i want to know what is stroke ? will it come ? Is there any cure ?
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hi,thanks for writing to HCM,stroke by definition is loss of some localised part of brain due to ischaemia (lack of blood into brain cells)or haemorraghe (leakage of blood from the brain arteries or vessels thus blood could not reach upto brain cells).common factors that can develop into stroke are commonly - high bp, high lipids (cholestrol levels), smoking, tobacco chewing etc.features that can be seen in the patient are hemiparesis (sudden weakness or loss of function of half side of the body) or some times only one arm or leg.loss of sensation on that part (unable to feel touch and hot or cold)there may be involvement of speech, vision,memory, and face paralysis also.If the symptoms appear and fortunately return to almost normal within 24 hours then it is called a transient ishchaemic attack ...TIA (this literally means temporary loss of blood to brain cells).but if the symptoms stay for more than 24 hours and doesn't improve it is a STROKE.In both cases of TIA & Stroke prompt treatment is required to lessen the impact on brain cells.In the treatment of STROKE a multidisciplinary approach is required....this means that the patient must be treated by a no. of specialist like neurologist, neurosurgeon, physical therapist, speech therapist, opthalmologist, occupational therapist, nursing care etc.the recovery of patient will definitely depend on the extent of brain involvement and other associated features age of patient, any other medical problem.a multifaceted treatment can bring the patient back to normal life. the family and the caregiver should be extremely patient, supportive, and caring towards the patient and should trust the doctors treating the patient.i would also like to mention here after reading the comments below that heat stroke is entirely different from this stroke.and aging is not a cause of stroke, it just makes few individuals more prone to get stroke.i hope this helps
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Suggest remedy for tightness in chest
Recently (last few days) I have been feeling "tight in my chest"...I am getting air, I can breath, there is no wheezing. Just sometimes it feels like I need to take a deeper breath than normal to satisfy the need for air. It happens at different times of the day, lasts for different amounts of time each time. I am 41 years old, its not getting worse..or better. I am not on any medications, in relatively good health, slightly overweight. Can this be allergies or something? Thank you.
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Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seems to suffer from -Obesity with high Bp with or without anaemia.Other causes needs to be ruled out by Consulting with Physician and with EKG.Reducing weight and treating high blood pressure and or Anaemia, is the way out.Consultation with Physician and or Gynec doctor is suggested in your case.Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours.If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,You are most Welcome herewith !!Good Day!!Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS
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Mild rib pain, feeling of dripping from the area post laser surgery for kidney stones. Cause and cure?
hi sir this is ramesh sir i went through a laser treatment for the kidney stones on my left side and after the surgery happend near about 6 months later my left ribs and below my left rib i was geting light pain and i feel some weting like feeling but when i keep my hand on the rib it looks normal , i went to doctor again who did this laser treatment but he told me after the test that everything is normal , mostly when i sit and work this left side ribs inside i feel some lightly burning feeling like when we keep some pain cream like zandu bam on our skin how it feels that kind of burning and i also feel some drop by drop of sweat like drop slowly droping inside my ribs and slowly moving downwards, my urine is clear but iam not getting my regular tools , now from last 2 months my stomach is not clean.......urine is clear iam taking 3 to 4 liters of water every day please sugest me what todo and after the laser treatment i increased wait about 15 kgs. this sweating like feeling and burning sensation in left ribs and legs and hands was from the 2011 and i got laser treatment before 2011 that is on june 2010
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Hi Welcome to HCM. None of these symptoms are related to stones. These are either muscle pain or symptoms that do not have any specific cause. Pls see your GP, get examined and take muscle relaxants, pain killers and vitamins. Regards DR GS
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What are the chances of recovery from stomach cancer?
Dear Sir, My dad is 63 yrs old and from past 15-20 days he lost weight of about 4-5 kgs and facing problems like indigetion and not feeling hungry, tigedness. consulting doctor suggested to get admitted to hospital and sucpecting a Stomach Cancer. my worrey is the doctor also told like there is no cure for this and usally hospitals will do some surgery just for the money sacke.. i am really worried please help me suggesting good hospital for this desise and also is there any hop that my dad will recover
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your father may have stomach cancer. Treatment depends on type and stage of cancer. In early stage surgery will be helpful. In later stage surgery will not helpful and treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. These treatment is obviously very costly. You can go to government hospital where this treatment is done freely. In late stage prognosis is very poor. Consult your doctor and plan 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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Is Demerol and Buscapan effective for leg pain?
I have chronic pancreatitis. Later stages of the disease now. Ache in abdo most of the time but liveable throughout the day, usually, but as I lay down it gets worse. My legs will also start paining very badly so I take Demerol and Buscapan most nights. 50 to 100 Demerol and 10 mg buscapan. Is that OK or should I see if taking Amitriptylilne would be better so I can get rid of the Narcotic. I think the Demerol and Buscapan help relax the ducts and sphincters so maybe that is the only thing that will help me.
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Talk to your oncologist.there are substitutes like Percocet,hydrocodone,but each is opioid like Demerol.ketanov or ketorolac and buscopan.Id like tis a good non narcotic which can be added with buscopan to cover abdominal and leg pains and rid of opioids.Amitryptaline is antidepressants only,maybe helpful when Demerol is withdrawn suddenly and substituted with ketorolac
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Reason for sharp pain in the abdomen?
Hi im nancy from australia im 43 single no children I've been on marvelon for 20 years I've stopped taking it approx 1 year ago n my stomach feels bloated n gained weight around abdomen n mid section I experience sharp pain in my lower abdomen as well.I always feel tired n being a small framed woman never been over 54kg now im 62kg!! I'm thinking to get back on marvelon and get thyroid tested ??????
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Hi Nancy! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Getting back to Marvelon might not solve your problem of gaining weight and feeling tired. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a thyroid function test along with a serum lipid profile, a blood sugar, and a complete blood count followed by an ultrasound of the abdomen to see the state of your pelvic organs specially the ovaries. I would decide on starting any medications only after the investigations reports were ready. At the same time, I would advise you to go for a routine aerobic exercise programme depending on your medical fitness.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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How can sickle cell anemia pain be controlled and treated?
Hi my sister is 37years old and has a condition called sicklecell aniemia, she has been suffering due to this condition a fracture in her spine. She has seen her Doctors and has been told that there is not anything that she can take to stop it from getting worse. She also is in constant pain and I am worried for her as she is so down and in pain. Is there anything that can help her from being in pain all the time?
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment is mostly symptomatic. Oxygen therapy is most useful. Analgesic drugs can be taken pain. Long term folic acid treatment will help you. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What causes dizziness, nausea and sweaty palms?
For the last three weeks I have been getting lightheaded nauseous and sweaty palms while sitting. I also get cloudy or fuzzy in my head. I ve gone to the Er and seen my ppc who referred me to a cardiologist. He ran ekg and bloodwork which came back fine. I am on ativan for anxiety and metoprolol. The cardiologist prescribed bp med yesterday and I took my first dose this morning. I am tired of feeling like something is not right. I am experiencing same symptoms again right now. Any further suggestions
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Hi,I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to blood pressure fluctuations, blood glucose fluctuations or thyroid dysfunction. For this reason, I would recommend a close monitoring of your blood pressure values. Other tests to perform are: - a chest X ray study- an abdominal ultrasound- a Head Up Tilt test for orthostatic intolerance- thyroid hormone levels- fasting glucose and glucose tolerance test. If all these tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as a possible cause related to your troubles. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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How to fix seizures which started after taking topamax for migranes?
hey. im a pharmacist. im on topamax and have tried to stop taking it several times. it makes me lose weight and inhibits my though process. i started it for migraines. now i have seizures. not a pretty thing. the last one was new years eve in a grocery store. will keppra work? don t care about the migraines anymore. just fix the seizures but let me work.
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Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your complaints and I feel stopping topamax (topiramate) may not be the cause for your seizures. The more likely cause is that you may have both the conditions together.This is because both migraine and seizure have common underlying mechanisms and frequently co-exist in the same individual.The best medicine for seizure control in your case would be divalproex or sodium valproate tablets, as they have anti-seizure as well as anti-migraine properties. The only down side is the side effect of weight gain.In that case, levetiracetam (keppra) would be a good choice, especially as migraine is not a big issue in your case.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: BLOG:
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What causes elevated sgpt level?
hi! im 26 and i have 3 maintenance medicine like colcichine, hypace and purinase. for the first time after a very long time of taking laboratory exam my sgpt level raise to 50mg and the normal is up to 35 this is the first time that my sgpt got over 35. do i need to worry? or this is just the cause of my food intake? i ate a lot of pork and rice that cause to gain weight. what should i do now? is it harmful even thou my sgpt got 50mg for the first time? tnx!
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Thank you for posting your query.Lab results reveal hepatitis.SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) are liver enzymes located inside the liver cell.these enzymes play an important role in the metabolic processes.an increase in the level of these enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as Hepatitis.Hepatitis maybe caused by- Virus (A, B, C, D, E) - one of the most common causes - Drugs - Alcohol - certain food (including Pork consumption) - Increased Fat content in the body - certain bacteria, amoeba may also cause hepatitis/ abscessMy advice:- get Viral serology test for HepB and HepC- Avoid Pork altogether ( Avoid alcohol- Recheck your Liver Enzymes and Liver Function Test after 4 to 6 weekswish you good health.further queries are welcomed.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik
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Can small amount of bleach cause any problem in kids?
10 month old daughter had a few sips of water that contained a small amount of bleach. That was this morning at daycare. The staff called the poison control and explained what happened. They said she would be fine. It was a 5 gallon bucket of water mixed with less than a fourth cup of bleach. Should I take her to the emergency room?
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Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.As it is diluted in almost 20 liters of water and the amount of bleach is very small, I do not thick she will have any problem.Should any symptoms develop, then only you need to take her to ER.As long as the baby is normal and fine you need not worry.usually 24-48 hours of observation will do.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics
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Suggest treatment for blood blisters and numbness after dog bite
Hello, I was playing tug-a-war with my dog and she accidently bit my ring finger trying to get her toy from my hand. I have several areas that blood blisters immediatly appeared (near nail and joint; palm side), one small puncture (side half way from the joint and tip) and my finger is fairly numb. My finger is pinkish purple and swollen (this happened about an hour ago). My dog is up-to-date on her shots. I am curious if I should go see a doctor or wait to see if the numbness goes away. I was thinking it could just be numb from swelling. What type of care should be given for the blood blisters? As for the small puncture, I washed it out immediately and applied ice to the finger right away. It was numb as soon as it occurred. Is it possible I may have nerve damage or any fractures?
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Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite.As you were accidentally bit by a dog while playing over ring finger which led to blood blisters and one small puncture wound on the finger. The dog is completely vaccinated against rabies. The first aid treatment was given by washing the wound which is the first thing to be done following the dog bite.As I have explained earlier rabies is a deadly disease which should not be negelcted. For your condition I would suggest you to follow.1.Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.2.Passive immunization with RIGs around the wound. If there is a heavy bleeding the wound can be sutured after this.3.Oral antibiotic like Tab Bactoclav, twice daily4.Topical Metrogyl ointment.Thank you.
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What could cause elevated BP?
i am 36 yers 2 month before my bp was 190/110 and now my bp is 140/90 ,my blood cholesterol 166 mg/dl and blood urea is 26mg% now i am taking amloz-5mg tablets as per doctor consult .i have no suger .my sugar is normal.so pls consult what tests i have require so ican control my bp.
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Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that it may be related to several causes (metabolic causes, hereditary, caffeine intake, etc.). Do you have any family history for high blood pressure at a young age?I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and perform some other tests: - chest X ray study- resting ECG- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction- cortisol and aldosterone plasma levels for possible adrenal gland dysfunction- urinary metanephrines to exclude possible pheochromocytoma- blood electrolytes- an abdominal ultrasound to see to blood flow in the renal arteries. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri
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Suggest medication to avoid possible pregnancy after unprotected sex
Dear Dr. Kindly note I had unprotected Sex 29/06/2015 1:30 am. last period was 17/06/2015 average cycle length 26 days .. their is no emergency pill in UAE .. can I take Yasmin Or Marvelon 4 pills now and 4 pills after 12 hrs. ??if its possible . plz note that we are in Ramadan .. so am fasting from 4:00 am to 7:15 PM every day so how can I keep 12 interval between to doses ??if I ll take the 4 pills 7:15 Pm 29/06/2015 can I take the next 4 pills at 4:00 am ?? will be effective ??
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Hi there,After going through your query, I am of the opinion that:1) There are high chances of pregnancy as it is day 12 of your periods.2) If no post coital pills are available, best option is the yuzpe method, ie taking 4 tablets of low dose oral contraceptives like yasmin or ovral and repeating after 12 hours.3) However, there are still chances of pregnancy as this method has a high failure rate.4) My suggestion is you take these pills at 4 am and then 7 pm.Hope this was helpfulRegards,Dr. Shikha
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Frequent shivering of hands. History of L5-S1 and S1-S2 disc bulge and recovering. Advice
Hi Doctor,I am a 29 yrs old female. Over past 1 to 2 years, i am noticing my both hands shaking/ shivering ! earlier it used to happen only on rare occassions but now its very frequent. Say when i am writing/ picking up a glass of water/ cooking or doing nothing, my hands, especially right one, start shivering. the shivering is mild sometimes and sometimes it worsens-embarassing feeling ! I am not on any medication for any health issue. I have elderly people in my family who have same problem-but thats age related ! I was diagnosed with L5-S1 & S1-S2 disc bulge 2 yrs ago for which i took physiotherapy sessions and the pain has reduced a lot ! Please advise me on the shivering part.
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Hi,Based on the details you have given you have lumbosacral disc which is recovering and another is tremor in hands maiinly in the right hand which is mixed type tremor (rest and action tremor)You require detail clinical examination by neurologist for tremor frequency, look for bradykinesia, thyroid examination and for intention tremorRequire thyroid profile blood test, imaging of brain to rule out structural lesionMeantime you can have propanolol (ciplar 40 mg 1/2 daily)Regards Dr Sandhya ManorenjNeurologist Hi Tech City ,Hyderabad
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How long does a child take to recover from chickenpox?
my 11 yr old boy has developed mild fever and throatache today.his younger brother is just recovering from chickenpox. i amworried about his absence from school to have an impact upon his studies. how many days will it take to recover from this illness and when will it be safe to send him to school.
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Hi, Chickenpox in children is a self-limiting infection. Usually, children can spread the infection to others until two days after the onset of rash. They become less contagious once the rash heals and forms scab. Your child can attend school once the rashes are healed. If any immunocompromised patients or pregnant women were exposed, they need to be treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician
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What causes dizziness while having high blood pressure?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hello i am paramjit and i fall in the morning about 5 am after that my friend pick me up and take her home the whole day i feel normal but i am not able to move free but in the evening i feel diziness and i feel something black in front of my eyes........ and i check my blood pressure its about 130/66 and then again after 45 min i check my blood pressure its 114/66 is it normal or i have to check with doctor......in ER
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Hi,Welcome.Dizziness & fall can be because of lot of causes. Your bp is in normal range & has not dropped significantly to cause dizziness. But still you need to monitor it as one of causes of dizziness is Orthostatic hypotension i.e. fall in bp with change in position (this fall should be >30mm Hg systolic & >15mm Hg diastolic). So you should check your bp lying down & standing.Other causes include neurological causes for which you need to do a CT scan.Keep yourself well hydrated & see a doctor after these investigation.Thanks
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How to develop cartilage in the joints?
I have two joints that have no cartilage. My left knee and my right ankle are both Bone on bone joints. I read an article that said there is a cell therapy that can be injected into the joint that will result in cartilage being developed in the joint by your body. Is this possible?
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Dear HCM user. I understand your concern regarding loss of cartilage over your knee joint and ankle joint and you are seeking treatment for regrowth of cartilage. You might have heard about autologous chondrocyte implantation techniques. Yes, with that technique it is possible to regrow cartilage. But whether it is ideal for you or not depends upon various factors like.. How big is the defect. Which bone is involved. What is reason behind it. What is your age. And many more. I suppose you have MRI which has diagnosed this problem... Consultation with specialist will be ideal for you to know details.
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What should we do so that we can conceive?
Hello I am trying to conceive from last 1 year but unsuccessful can you guide me with problems that can cause me getting conceive,myself had blood test its normal,my husband sperm tests are normal,what is the intake of food i can take,and I know best ovulation date is between 10 -14 days after my periods.Please can you guide me in brief.
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Hello dear I understand your concernI would suggest to consult infertility specialist and undergo reproductive hormones and thyroid hormone analysis, USG scan, Ovarian follicle study and HSG test to detect any cause.Normal hormones, adequate ovarian maturation and rupture, patent fallopian tubes and normal semen analysis are require to become pregnant.You can take following advises and discuss with infertility specialist:Tablet ova care plus: to support pregnancy and maintain reproductive health.Tablet clomifene and metformin : if problem in maturation and ruptureProgesterone pill to support implantation and support early pregnancy.HCG and FSH injection can be useDo daily or alternative day intercourse from day 8th to 18th of your cycleDo regular exercise and maintain your weight according to normal BMIAvoid stress, drink plenty of water and maintain proper pelvic hygiene.Hope this may help youBest regards Dr. Sagar
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larger mastoid bone on right side behind my ears
hi i am a 27 yo female and i recently about 3 days ago discovered that the hard bone behind my ears are differnent sizes. the one on the right is bigger than the one on the left. the lump is hard not movable and does not hurt if i touch it. I have been having neck pain for a couple of weeks and have headaches often. i sit all day at work and thought this was the reason my shoulders and neck and back always hurt. after discovering the lump i am a little scared. I do take medication twice a day for seizures and meclizine for dizziness . can you help me ?
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Hi, Thanks for query, The bump you feel may be due to enlarge lymph node or due to chronic mastoiditis. Go for physical examination by doctor to get the idea. You continue the medicines, you are taking. ok and bye.
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Is pregnancy possible after ipill and usage of meprate 10mg?
I had last periods on 16 nov And on 21 nov I had unprotected sex with my boy friend nod taken i pill on same day but now on 16 dec I didn't get my due periods still 25 dec nod I also taken tab meprate 10 mg for 5 days one in a day and also done pregnancy test but it is negative so there is chance to have pregnancy?
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if you did sex on 5 th day 99 percent you will not get pregnant because you did sex in safe period pnly
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What causes burning sensation and swelling in the arms?
When I injected I didn t think I missed the vein. It didn t really burn. It swelled up instantly its been maybe over 24 hours and it is pretty swollen , red and pretty painful.. But it s also stiff but very sore all around. It s hard to stretch my arm all the way out. I ve been tryin to google my symptoms but I ve seen so many different things.. I m not a frequent user it was just recreational stuff. So I have know idea what to expect. What do I do
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Pain,redness,swelling in the arm vein after injection are mostly due to thrombophlebitis.With such case in my clinic ,I will reassure the patient telling him that this swelling will fade with treatment.I suggest doing duplex Ultrasound for his arm,Using cold fomentations, also I suggest receiving systemic and topical anti-inflammatory medication,suitable antibiotic,NSAID.
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Suggest medication to lower body temperature
i have just recovered from a slight touch of pneumonia during which time I was running a slight temperature of 98.9 or 99.0 or even 99.2. after two weeks of antibiotics (different nes) eighty per cent of the time there is no temearture, but every afternoon I can feel it rising to 99' 8; 98.9. AT these times I feel flushedathen perspire abundently and the temperature returnsto normal. Can you suggest someting or someway to keep the temp town. Frustated. age 83 and malel..
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Hi I am Dr.Shreyash Mehta, MD community medicineSir as you told you have recovered from pnuemonia and you had fever after 2 weeks of antibiotics it subsided a bit.But you still have afternoon rise of temperature. How is you appetite: normal/increased/decreased? Do you have weight loss?I advise you to go to your physician get a thorogh check up with complete hemogram and sputum examination.It may be that infection which cased pnuemonia hasnot subsided completelyorPneumonia/touch of it may have been an acute exacerbation of tubercular pnuemonitis.orYou may suffering from flu like disease.So one need to get thorough examination done to rule out tuberculosis infection especially by sputum examination.
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Suggest treatments for orbital blowout fracture
I have an orbital blowout fracture from a horse accident, along with nasal an jaw fractures. When I went to the emergency room, they said the situation was severe; however, the fractures seemed to be aligned and might heal on their own. After a couple of bad consultations, I went to John Hopkins. They want to perform surgery asap along with ENT surgery. They also said that they usually do surgery two weeks after the injury. I am older and am having a lot of pain and paralysis, but I m concerned about the major surgery on my face. What are my options?
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Hello,I can understand your concern. Paralysis and extreme pain are expected after multiple fractures including your nose, orbit and jaw. However, surgery might be necessary because all fragments of all bones cannot be aligned perfectly without opening the bony structure of the face and aligning the bones with each other. After aligning, they must use plates, screws or wires to maintain their correct position and heal the fracture sites which might not be possible without surgery.Maxillofacial surgeries in accident cases provide good results and as ENT surgeon will be present during the surgery, the nasal bones will be put in correct position by the specialist of nose. Thus, I would advise you to go for surgery as soon as possible to avoid malalignment of the fractured bones and their healing in the wrong way.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you speedy recovery!Best,Dr. Viraj Shah
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Noticed a hard painless lump on the inner thigh
Hi Im a 17 year old male and noticed a hard movable and painless accept when pressing hard on it lump on my inner thigh where the legs connect It appeared randomly over night I was just wondering if this could be cancer and if I should go to the doctor thanks.
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some lymphnode enlargement. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia most likely. It may be due to tuberculosis. Chances of cancer are very low. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact cause. 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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What causes metallic smelling stools?
My almost 4 year old son has been having bouts of constipation and metallic smelling stools. He has been off of an antibiotic for about a month now. He does take cod liver oil, probiotics, manuka honey and drinks green tea once in a while. He is currently dairy, gluten, peanut and soy free. He also has severe eczema. Weighs around 37 lbs. Just wondering why the metallic smell. Should I be concerned that he has too many toxic heavy metals in his body? Should he be screened for that? His next check up is in 2 months.
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Hi...there is no relation between metallic smelling stools and toxic heavy metals in the body. The signs include recurrent diarrhea and anemia and respiratory distress and failing to thrive. I don think yo need to have an emergency medical visit for this. You can wait till his next medical check up2 months later.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Does broken metacarpal due to an accident lead to swelling in hand?
My second metacarpal was broken 2 weeks ago by an road accident. My hand ( from 2nd metacarpal portion) and fingers (from joints, phalanges) are still swollen. My fingers are not bend or curve like earlier. What is the cause and when should this go away? age 26 height 5 09 Male no other health problems and not on any medication.
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Hello. Thank you for writing us here.Well, its is because of the accident which you had before and because of the swelling, your fingers cannot move.It would sub side on its own but it would take time. around 4 - 6 weeks minimum. I would suggest you to use ice compression to get some relief from pain also you can use diclofenac gel/ spray which would help in quicker recovery and relief from pain.best regards,Dr Gunjan
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What is the huge lump on my foot?
I HAVE AN EGG SHAPED HARD LUMP ON THE TOP OF MY LEFT FOOT. FEET VERY PAINFULL. I KNOW I HAVE ARTHRITIS IN BOTH MY FEET, I HAVE HAMMER TOES ON MY RIGHT FOOT AND MY ACHILLIES NEEDS TO BE REBUILT ON MY RIGHT FOOT ALSO. I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT THIS LUMP IS
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor from nerve, muscle or adipose tissue origin. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of the lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What is the treatment for high fever in a child?
My 6yr old daughter has a fever of 103.2 and its been as high as 103.5 today at three o'clock. I gave her Acetaminophen first at 3:00pm when symptoms first arrived then again at 10:00pm. just checked her temp again its now 102.2 she was complaining of a sore neck and thirst. she isnt dehydrated she did have dinner and is now sleeping. what should I do if symptoms dont worsen but fever remains? How long should I wait?
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Hi,She might be having viral infection producing high fever.This might remain for few days.Meanwhile give her Acetaminophen as and when required to control her fever.Give her plenty of water.Give her light food.If fever continue then consult your doctor and get examined.Ok and take care.
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What causes hallucinations during pregnancy?
im 27 weeks pregnant, 2 years ago i lost my first child to cot death, during this pregnancy ive started to get to a point in my mind where i think im paranoid i think people want me to have this baby for them, i think people dont want me to have the baby they want the baby, like people are watching me everyhing i do trying to point out any reasons they can to make me feel like a useless mother, im scared that people are trying to take away my baby. whats wrong with me?
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HIwell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this is not the hallucination but this is phobia, distrust, false accusation, delusion, and these all happened due to anxiety and depression, I would advise you to get way from all these may not be good for baby, hope this information helps.
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Is paternia recommended in case of low sperm count?
dear sir,iam 29 years old from last 2 years we are trying for chid but its not convence so i have checked my sperm count its only 2.2m& motality is 60 % . at present iam using fertly m & paternia tablets but there is no improvement.kindly suggestreddy
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Dear reddy. I think it will be better to go for intrauterine insemination it will help you a lot. All the best. You will be a father of little baby soon. So dont worry. Hope my suggestions helpful and thankful to you. Take care.
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What are the best possible treatments for stroke ?
Hello and thank you for listening.10 years ago, I had an episode of what was originally thought of as a stroke by the doctor I went and saw. When it happened, it was during the night in my sleep(I remember feeling very unusual during my sleep). When I woke up, I couldn't see out of my left eye(it was like a white-grey covering was over it), my left side of my face was droopy, I felt extremely agitated without having an emotional cause for it and my speech was slurred. After they ran tests at the hospital, they couldn't find anything like a blood clot but thought I could have had a "mini-stroke". The doctor at that time asked me if I had ever been checked for MS because I was a seemingly healthy 35 year old. I said no, and they scheduled me for a specialist. After going to the specialist, they didn't see lesions in my brain, but they did find the proteins in my spinal fluid. I was placed on prednisone at that time. A month later, they did another spinal tap and it didn't show anything. I was having side effects from the prednisone that seemed to make the symptoms worse so I went off of it. The doctor started treating me symptom specific with cortisone shots in my feet to help the pain that would cause balance issues. I was also placed on a pain medication related to feet that caused temporal seizures during my sleep( I can't remember the name). I went off of this and started taking biofeedback and pain management classes with meditation and yoga that seemed to help and also lost 50 pounds. This seemed to help me keep it under control for about 5 years until I started having tremoring in my left hand(my middle finger seems to be especially affected), strange, severe pains in my knees and elbows, tingling in the elbows and knees but also in my big toe joints, but also this weird tremoring feeling during the night that seemed to start from my trunk/abdomen area and radiate out to my extremities. I got checked for MS, Lupus, and Rheumatoid arthritis. Nothing was found. I still have this off and on but now over the last year on my left leg it swells by the ankle and I have this burning topical pain when I touch it. I will also get this pain in the front of my neck and radiating with both arms. I sometimes get weird numb areas on my face and head, and now I'm getting the sudden, severe pain in my knees again during the night while I sleep along with the weird tremoring from my trunk. I feel this pain in my lower
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hi welcome to our siteread your querythat is a very significant questionand i appreciate your problemi will try my best to answer your queryfrom your query it seems that the MRI of brain was done only once and was never repeatedi would suggest that the MRI be repeated once, with the screening of the entire spinebecause sometimes the changes in the MRI occur lateand are not picked up initiallyof course there is the diagnoses of TIA where the changes never happensecondi wish you were here to examineneurological diagnosis need a good history and examinationyou have given a good historybut lot cannot be diagnosed without examinationi would also suggest a NCV of your limbsthere is a possibility of neuropathy that needs to be ruled outand MS is a definite possibilityi am assuming that in doing so much you were tested for thyroid and diabetes and the tests were normalif not tested, please have them testedalong with vitamin B 12 levelsi hope this helps youinform the reports mentioned above (if any)so i can be of help furtherbest of luck(please do understand that some problem remains as online texting cuts down history and examinationthereby reducing the effect and efficiencyand increases reliance on tests)dr.saumyamittal@gmail.com
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Q. Why does my right hand become numb when I masturbate?
Hello doctor, My 36 years old cousin has a problem lately that whenever he masturbates his right hand becomes numb and suddenly he cannot move it for few seconds and after some time it gets fine. Is it a serious problem?
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Hello. It does not appear to be a serious illness. Does he get any other symptoms like neck pain or arm pain? This may occur due to compression of the nerves supplying the right arm leading to the symptoms. You should get cervical spine AP (anteroposterior) or lateral view. Till that time he can have tablet Neurobion Forte (vitamin B1, B6 and B12) once a day which is a nerve vitamin. If this is not helpful then you need to take tablet Pregabalin 75 mg bedtime, which is a nerve stabilizer. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medications with their consent. So overall, it does not appear to be serious and worrisome but should be evaluated. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online -->
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Q. My 19 months old baby is on iron supplement and passing black stools. Should I get her checked?
Hello doctor, My daughter is 19 months old and she passed a dark black putty stool today. She has been taking iron supplements for anemia for three and a half months now, and I have never seen a stool like this before. Should I get her checked over at emergency?
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Hello. Dark color stool is probably due to iron supplement, you may be not noticed it previously or it may be that yesterday she has given more amount of iron supplement. Dark color stool due to blood is unlikely if there is no underlying liver disease or swallowed blood due to any cause. You need to worry if there is fresh blood in the stool. Advice: 1. Stop iron supplement for a few days, because you have never seen dark color stool previously. Persistent dark stool despite no iron supplement is abnormal and requires evaluation. 2. Keep a close watch for fresh blood, if you find it, it is necessary to investigate. 3. Post photo of stool if possible.
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What causes lower abdominal pain and pain during urination?
I was bloated so I took a diuretic to help with access water weight. I have been drinking alot of water, but today for lunch I had a diet Dr Pepper with my meal. Just a few minutes later I am having sever pains in my lower abdomen. The pains are sharp and feel like maybe a urinary tract issue. When I try to pee, it hurts bad. Will drinking water help?
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Hello dear,The symptoms mentioned by you such as pain in lower abdomen and burning sensation during urination suggest that you might be having Urinary tract infection.The treatment involves: 1. Drinking lots of water (it dilutes the urine & reduces the burning sensation) 2. Antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice in a day. To be taken only under the guidance of your Physician.3. If there is associated fever, then paracetamol 500 mg three times in a day can be added.One more thing, avoid acidic foods, carbonated drinks and alcohol & maintain good hygiene. There is no need to worry, you will be fine.Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care.
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Hi, I'm a 17 yr old male. Does masturbating affect my fitness? I read somewhere that semen contains protein that could have been used to build muscles. But orgasm/ejaculation makes my heart race, so will it not improve my overall fitness? Must I rather not masturbate on days that I play sport (like squash) or doesn't it matter much?
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.Masturbation will not affect your physical fitness. It does not cause any bad effects on physical or sexual health. Masturbation is a part of normal human sexual behaviour and is very common in males of your age group. So, you need not have any unecessary worries like this.As you have mentioned, semen contains a small amout of protein, but this amount is negligible and will not affect the overall protein content in your body or your muscle bulk. It is also normal to have an temporary increased heart rate during orgasm. This is harmless and doe not have any effect on the body's physiological balance.So, masturbating is neither bad nor good for your physical health. You can continue to play your sport as usual irrespective of masturbatory habit.Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)Consultant Psychiatrist
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Engaged in anal foreplay, wiped off precum from butt. Had frequent spotting. Pregnancy chances?
My girlfriend and I were fooling around on the 26th of june, then on the 14th of july she began spotting and finally got her period, she went through several pads but 2 days later it stopped then she began spotting then it stopped again and it came back and stopped again...now when we were fooling around we were trying anal and I decided to wipe precum off of her butt, but I wiped back to front, what are the chances of her getting pregnant or being pregnant?
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Hi, Anal intercourse is not safe for having pregnancy.Even if you have pre-cum, few sperms might have been there in pre-cum which may travel into vagina and vaginal canal.In your case you have done wipe off precum from back to front which is again a risky thing as you bring pre-cum nearer to vagina.Any way, wait till she gets period.If she passes off 7-8 days of her expected period, then go for pregnancy test.Ok and take care.
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What causes numbness in the arm?
numb ARM im a 34 yr old male weigh 175 and i work for a tree company cuttin down trees and alot of lifing involved my right arm keeps going numb and my elbow hurts really bad i cant sleep at night but it goes numb i sometimes cant close my hand because it will start to make my arm hurt why is this
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Hi, There are few reasons of numbness in arm, it might be due to thyroid, vitamin B12 level or deranged blood sugar levels. It could be possible because of displaced disc in your cervical spine for this get the MRI of cervical spine done.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What is the treatment for chronic Bronchitis in the lungs?
hi my name is nazia Kauser and I would like to see to lungs special list. I had long term chronic bronchitis lungs problem I had treatment done back in 2003 oxygen was leaking and one side of lung shrieked. but now am very poorly that infected my left side really bad pain had traveled in my toes and ankle. kind of you if you can advice me or telephone me 0000 thank you
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chronic bronchitis is progressive lung disease. You need to take regular inhaled treatment. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray to rule other pulmonary diseases. 3. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT is must to know the severity of the bronchitis and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). You should also enroll in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. These will improve your lung functions and reduce your symptoms. Quit smoking if you are smoker. Take pulmonary vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What causes splitting in the urine stream?
My urine stream splits, especially when my penis is erect. Long time ago, during sexual intercourse,the woman was on top of me, during in and out movement, she pulled out too much, then missed on her way down, causing my erect penis to bent downward, heard a cracking noise and sudden pain. Do you think this injury is causing my urine flow problems/
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Hello, Split of urine during urination and erection urination is common and therefore please do not worry too much. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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How is ALS treated?
Well I have been diagnosed as probable ALS by seven different doctors. It has been an on again off again diagnosis. I have definite CSm but this has been known for over 20 years now. My symptoms leading to ALS have started the past 3 yrs.. Recently a neurosurgeon has said that additional surgery would not help. Help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi, Thank you for using HCM. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neuromuscular disease that weakens and eventually destroys motor neurons (components of the nervous system that connect the brain with the skeletal muscles). Treatment is only palliative and there is no cure for ALS. Supportive treatment is given to relieve pain and improve the quality of life. Treatment is based on individual therapy and continuous adaptation of medications. Suggested treatment for ALS include :1. Riluzole (Rilutek) : it is one of the drugs that has been proved to be effective against ALS and it may prevent progression of disease and prolong life for a few months or so. 2. Baclofen (Lioresol) or tizanadine (Zanaflex) may be given to relieve spasticity.3. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen can be given to reduce discomfort.4. Tramadol (Ultram) for pain relief.5. Physiotherapy is an important part of treatment and helps to relieve cramping and muscular pain. Passive stretching helps to avoid permanent contraction of muscles (contractures) that may cause joint problems. Other therapies, such as occupational therapy and speech therapy, are also used in treatment. ALS patients require a diet of high-energy foods that are easy to swallow.If the patient is not able to take enough orally, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), or feeding tube, is usually inserted. This has been shown to prolong life in ALS patients who are losing weight.Some ALS patients may also need pulmonary consultants and respiratory therapists to assist breathing. Depression is very common among ALS patients. Hence antidepressant medication and counseling can help patients and their families cope.However, all the above treatment should be started only with the advise of the consultants.
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What causes lump under armpit?
Hi, about two weeks ago I started feeling a small Lump under my left armpit. Over the coarse of a few days it started getting Wider. To a point it became reddish and painful. Yesterday I noticed a white head similar To a pimple in the middle of it. When I squeezed it pus and blood came out of it. It would stop after a bit and then it would fill with puss again. I feel it has gotten a bit smaller now and less painful . Tonight when I examined it I noticed I have about 9-10 small red spots all along side my armpit, any suggestions as to what this could be?? I have type 2 diabetes and I'm overweight
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This is hidradenitis suppuritiva. It is infection of the sweat glands in the armpit. Go to a general surgeon, he will clean it and take a sample for pus culture and sensitivity. Antibiotics will be prescribed according to culture report.
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What causes high fever in child having grade 4 kidney reflux?
Hi there, my 7 month old son has grade 4 kidney reflux. He has had a fever ranging from 101 to 103 off and on for the last 2 weeks. he s had 3 urine culture tests and they all came back negative. What else could be causing the fever...is there something his doctor is missing?
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Hi...it is good to hear that the urine cultues are negative.The other possibilities include -1. Prolonged viral fever.2. Occult bacteremia3. Abscess like Nephronia4. Enteric feverI suggest you get your son evaluated in this regard.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Which of these formula milk options is advisable for a premature infant?
our prematured baby when born was 2 kg and now she is 65 days old and 4 kg and we are feeding her pre nan since mothers milk is not sufficient as per the advice of doctor, now can we shift to nan 1, what is the better option pre nana or nan 1 or nan pro 1. please suggest
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Hello,In case of premature babies it is recommended to continue with Pre Nan (or other types of artificial baby milk) until the baby is 4 months, in order for the baby to gain weight faster. Then, you can start Nan1 until 6 months old and then you can change to Nan 2.Your baby girl is about two months old and about 4 kg, which is lower than babies born on term.If you consult with World Health Organization growth charts with the data of your baby (2 months old and 4 kilograms) then she is under weight (she should weight about 5 kilograms at this age).Therefore, you should continue Pre Nan for at least 2 other months in order to help your baby and give her best opportunities to catch up the growth pace of non-premature babies.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ervin Toçi
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What causes pain on left side of body after accident?
i was in a car accident a few months back where the lap belt has caused me some problems. i have been to many doctors and each one keeps telling my different things. All the pain is on my left side in the hip area, the left side of my back, and my leg. Can ovarian cysts be causing all of my problems?
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Hi and welcome to HCM. yes it can, and you need to do ultrasound to rule this oput. but cyst wouldnt be related to injury. if this is related to injury then it can be hip fracture or rib fracture which was not detected on xrays. WIsh you good health. Regards
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Suggest treatment for speech problem in child due to nose congestion
My son is six years old and has had a speech problem since he was 2.5 years old. He had apnea when he was a baby. Constantly snores, breaths heavily through his month, speaks through his nose and is constantly congested in through his nasal passage. Do you think he would benefit from getting his adenoids removed?
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HiI understand your concerns. Most kids with such symptoms improve after removing adenoids. A proper clinical examination by an ENT surgeon is needed for final approval for adenoidectomy.Take care
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What is the remedy for abdominal pain caused by a cyst on the placenta?
Hi I just had ultrasound two days ago and they found a small cyst on my placenta and they told me not to worry about it.and that the baby fine. But I also read it can give me abdominal pains which ive been having what can I do I go back to the clinic
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Hi.It is for sure that a small cyst on placenta can not cause the pain in abdomen.Please consult your Gynecologist as to why you should have pain in abdomen.
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What causes chest bone nodules?
I have nodules on the lower part of my chest bone on the left side. I have a needle biopsy scheduled next week. Any ideas what this could be? Is this biopsy painful and will it prevent me from doing anythng afterwards? How long are the results delayed?
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Hi.Nodule on the lower chest bone on one side can be a lipoma or any sort of cyst. It is a good decision to go for FNAC.Believe me, FNAC is totally a painless procedure done on an OPD basis , where you are supposed to g for your work immediately . The results are given on the same or the next day depending upon the work-load on the Laboratory / Pathologist.
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How to reduce cough and cold symptoms?
last one week I had a severe cough and cold symptoms, throat itching. Not a running nose. I had my By-pass surgery 18 months ago and Cardiologist advised to not to take any antibiotic. usually I am taking daily BetaloK zok, Ecosprin Noklad. How can reduce my cough and cold symptoms, throat itching. Mohaan-SL
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If you had severe cough and cold symptoms then I think you have to take some antibiotics obviously after an expert opinion of your doctor preferably ampoxin or azithromycin along with diominic-dca or anti-cold for running nose and throat discomfort. For cough you can take syrup ambrodil-s or syrup grilinctus-bm. Take steam inhalation and do hot water gargles to reduce the congestion of your throat. Thank You
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Trying to conceive, unsuccessful. Sperm test done. Normal report?
hi my XXX, my semen report details as follows: Volume : 1.5ml color : pearly white Reaction : Alkaline Liquification Time : 49 minutes sperm count : 46 sperm motility active : 34 sluggish : 40 non motile : 26 morphology : 59 heads : 30 tails : 29 pus cells: 3-4 epithilial cells : 1-2 rbss: occasional pls. suggest what i do becz we want a baby from last two year but we don t have.
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these shows that liquification time is on higher side for these u can go with homoeopathic medicines there is no such medicine in allopathy which can change liquification time drswapnils@gmail.com
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89 years. Increasing dizziness, difficulty standing. Suggest
I have been dizzy for many years.Each year it gets a litle worse. I fell and broke my hip. Hd surgery and rehab and now have a PTcoming twice a week. I've been using a walker but have been able to walk some with a cane. Wed. night I rolled over on my side and I felt this dizziness. The next morning I was so dizzy I could hardly stand. By the way I'm 89 years old. What happened here?
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Hi, Thanks for writing your query. I would like to inform you that there are many causes of dizziness and needs a complete medical examination and investigations. I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and get following investigations :- 1. CT/MRI of head and neck. 2. Electrocardiogram(ECG) of heart. 3. Haemoglobin level. 4. ENT check up. You can take anti vertigo medicine like Betahistine 16 mg 2-3 times a day after discussing with your doctor. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.
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My stomach has been hurting when I need to poop
My pee stings when I go to the bathroom and my stomach has been hurting when i need to poop but when I try it wont come and it takes forever. when I am done going to the bathroom it still feels like i have to pee but i dont have to. what wrong with me ? this has been happening for only a few days.
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Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic hi... the above symtoms are suggestive of infection in the colon and small intestine.... Stool for the culture and Microscoy is need to rule out any parasitic infestation.. need to be treated by antibiotics, Tab.ciplox TZ 500mg twice daily for 5 days , with tab.Pantop40mg before food for 5 days is required.. Hope I have answered your question.. Takecare...
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Is there any side effect for double dose of Ganaton >150mg/24 hours ?
I've been prescirbed Ganaton TOTAL (enteric costed pantoprazole sodium [40mg] itopride hydroxide [150mg] sustained release) at 1 tab/day. I took one in the morning, and by mistake took another at night (after 12 hours). Is this a problem ? I am having Tinidazole alongwith. Primary symptoms were severe upper abdominal pain (after dinner) and gas with distension.
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no problem with that. it will not cause any harm as such. the drug is given for your gas and distension and pain in upper abdomen
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Q. Kindly suggest me the ways to cure premature ejaculation.
Hello doctor, I am 25 years old, male. I have fast ejaculation. If I am very much sexually excited, ejaculation can happen also at about 1 minute. If I do sex second or third time in a row in this case duration of act can be 4-6 minutes or more, but in this case problem is that I sometimes lose erection during the act and I am much less excited, so I do not get big pleasure. I have some symptoms which, in my opinion, can have some connection with my problem of premature ejaculation: 1. I started regular sexual life very late, at age 24, (one year ago) before it was not regular, but very rare. From the age of 13, I was making regular masturbation, almost every day, until I started regular sexual life (3-4 times a week). (Now masturbation almost does not give me pleasure) . 2. I think that the head of my penis is too much sensitive, because it hurts me when it touches to my underwear, if the head of my penis is not completely covered by foreskin. From my childhood until the age of 14-15 the foreskin of my penis was narrow and I could not to make head of penis to come completely out of it. I noticed high sensitivity only after. Now it has no problem and it is very elastic. I am saying this last fact because maybe the sensitivity of my penis was because of later adaptation of penis head without cover. 3. This period I have sex 3-4 times a week. During last one year the frequency of sexual acts was the same, but I want to have more often, minimum 6 days a week. Anyway, I am not sure this is the reason of my problem because also in the case if I do sex every day and next day I am very excited I will finish fast. 4. With oral stimulation of my penis, it is very difficult for me finish, because it does not excite me very much and I need much more time to have ejaculation. 5. My body temperature normally in the morning is about 36.6 celsius, but at midday till evening it remains 37.0-37.2 celsius. Can it be the symptom of inflammation in my genitourinary system or somewhere else, or it is normal? (My general blood and urine analysis are perfect, everything is normal). What can I do for treatment of my problem?
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Hello. Forget about your past. It has nothing to do with your present problems. Premature ejaculation has nothing to do with timing of sex or masturbation. Some people have inherently sensitive genitalia. Also your body temperature is perfectly normal. There is no inflammation. The solution is to start a medicine called Dapoxetine 30 mg which can be taken as and when you have sex. One tablet to be taken one hour before intercourse. This will delay the ejaculation. As long as your partner is satisfied it does not matter how fast you ejaculate. You can bring your partner closer to point of ejaculation by stimulating her by other means like oral sex. And then penetrate her at the peak of her excitement. You can also use a jelly for local application on genitalia called Lignocaine 5 % jelly to be applied 20 minutes before sex. In some countries a spray of Lignocaine, Prilocaine is available. Take it easy.
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