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Child has abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite. Had Appendectomy done. Suggestions?
Hi, My daughter just had an Appendectomy performed 11 days ago. Her appendix perforated in her, she had a PICC inserted through the arm and is being treated with Zosyn 3 times daily. It has been only 5 day since she was released and felt great for about 3 days returned to most of her normal activities,but for the past 2 days has started to complain and show some of the similar symptoms that caused us to diagnose her with appendicitis; Abdominal pain/Distention on the right lower quadrant and belly button area, Nausea, Vomiting of liquid mucus and a white bubble foam similar as to the foam spit in Acid re-flux, Constipation/ Diarrhea but comes out very little per stool and goes frequently and complains of cramping during this period, has the chills but body is warmer then usually has a constant temperature of 99.9 : 100.5, and greatly decreased appetite as well as fear of constant vomiting of food and pain in belly with a heavy cough in which she will complain that the belly will hurt at times. What I have researched and feel I have diagnosed could be of 3 things Peritonitis, Adhesion , and Irritable Bowel syndrome , with tests still needed to prove one of these theories correct. But based on your expertise, What do u feel needs or can be done to help and assess the current situation for best options? Beside going to emergency as it being the primary option on my to do list.
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Hi As per your query,your daughter got operated for Appendicular perforation.Appendix got perforated and lead to peritonitis.After Appendicectomy,her abdominal cavity has to be washed with Normal saline to clean the peritoneal collection.Then,a drain has to kept from inside to drain the collected fluid outside.If the drain is not kept,fluid that is collected inside will get infected or pus might not be drained completely. So,because of the infection inside,there is pain,vomiting and fever.As she is having distension in right lower quadrant ,there will be some collection at the right lower quadrant or lower abdomen.There will be mucus in stools due to rectal irritation by the pelvic collection. Adhesions after surgery will lead to abdominal distension,vomiting and constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome does not fit here. Consult your Surgeon immediately and get a Plain x ray abdomen in erect posture to rule out intestinal obstruction due to adhesions and Ultrasound abdomen to rule out any Collection inside abdominal cavity. Proceed as per the reports. Wish her speedy recovery. If you come back with above reports,i will clarify further. Regards
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What causes hand shaking continuously?
Hi I am 54 years old I have noticed for awhile that my hands shake. In fact other people have pointed this out to me. I could be holding my sandwich waiting to pay for it or just putting my makeup on or even just watching TV at night. But once I notice it - it seems to STOP! I am getting very worried it might be something BAD! I take medication for SEIZURES Depakote . That s all I take as far as meds.
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Hello,Conditions like Parkinson’s and restless syndrome can be considered. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest treatment for sensitivity after tooth extraction
I had molar 1 and 32 extracted mid June.i am still experiencing a lot of sensitivity with the lower tooth extraction esp while drinking fluids cold or hot....is tt normal. Also occasionally it's sensitive when I'm leaning down to do something or sleeping on the side it was extracted. Foes it take so long to ease the discomfort..please advice
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Thanks for using Health Care magic.Read your query.Post extraction sensitivity for such a long time usually does not occur.The signs and symptoms mentioned suggests possibility of the adjacent tooth been decayed and causing the sensitivity.I would advice you to visit your local dentist and have it checked.If you have any decay in the adjacent tooth ,have it filled.Have your healing socket reviewed and check for the healing status.Do salt water gargling.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards.
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I am getting tooth abscess after root canal treatment
i am 39. 5ft6. i was treated for a tooth cavity by removing the roots and filling...the filling recently fell out and i got a abcsess..with a large lump on the side of my face . i am currently taking antibiotics for this. i believe it is getting better. But im sore in the soft part under my chin. and itchy along my jaw line. is this normal
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hello, welcome to healthcare magic, the decay could have involved your pulp (nerve region), better go for rct and cap your tooth after examining with a xray of that tooth. take care
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What causes stinging sensation on penis hole after sex?
Hi I had unprotected sex about 4 weeks ago and I have come across a stinging sensation in the hole of the penis and still have it today and I have been checked for clymidia and gonoria and they had come back negative and been to the doctors and put me on antibiotics and the sting has still not gone
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Hi, Some of the std tests won't be positive immediately after sex. You can repeat after 6 weeks. Are you able to retract your foreskin completely? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN
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Recovering from tumor after after chemotherapy and radiation. Suffer from heartburn, hypertension. History of heart attack. Advice?
My grandmother is 66 years old and finished up her chemo and radiation treatment about 3 or 4 months ago. Since she s finished she has had a very hard time. Thetumor has shrunk and is not currently getting bigger. But she has not been able to eat because she gets heartburn and acid build up, she has been having trouble with her blood pressure , she gets very worn out by the end of the day and just usually feels like crap. 3 weeks ago she suffered a heart attack and has been in and out of the hospital for the past month. Tests are always ran and more prescriptions subscribed but never a fix. I dont know what to do?
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As you might be aware conditions such as cancer, hypertension, heart attacks need long term management and review. It is good news that the tumor has shrunk. You can give her some antacids an hour before meals and this would help the acidity. The blood pressure needs monitoring and her drugs for it need to be reviewed and adjusted to prevent an increase. As she begins to eat, she may feel better. Hope this helps.
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Does holding sperm during masturbation cause any problem in future?
Hi doc, I am 18, I regularly indulge in masturbation, I am trying my best to reduce, usually once a day but some days i do it 2-3 times..what worries me, Is that I do not let the sperm exit as i hold down hard on myself with my hand and do not let it out..I haven't given it much thought but now i am worried if it could cause some serious problems? please advice. Thank you..
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Hello, Yes, there will be a complication in the future because of holding sperm during ejaculation: it's called Retrograde Ejaculation where the sperm will be going back into the urinary bladder. If it continues, it won't be coming out when you need the most. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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Could a mass above heart indicate cancer?
I had a CT and a mass was found just above my heart. I am an eight year Brest cancer survivor who went through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. I am having an echo cardio gram next week. At 42 is this something that I should be confident will else's invasive than what was neede to treat the cancer? I have no idea whattofeel.
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Hi and welcome to HCM. It is hard to say, but in most cases it is enlarged lymph node in mediastinum and it can be sin of inflammatory changes or malignant disease. also,this can be enlarged vessel so further tests are required. Wish you good health.
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What causes severe hair loss while recovering from pneumonia?
Hi, my name is Becky and I exasberated back in Sept with heavy pneumonia in my right lung...... the last few months I have experienced tremendous hair loss and breakage--it is so thin I only have about 1/3 of my hair left but no bald spots. I also have a big lump (or bulge) about 1 inch above the base of my hairline on the back of my head. It goes all across the back of my skull. Any advice? I thought you were here to help....... but hell no....... everybody wants my money....... which I don t have. Thanks alot
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Hello,After a long chronic disease, there is hair fall present, it is normal but you have a lump, and it is back, maybe it is a lipoma or subcutaneous abscess.You have to investigate all these things like serum biotin level, zinc level, FNAC of that lump after USG. Till then take tablet Astymin M forte for three months at least and biotin-rich foods.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Chandra Shekhar
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Is a herbal supplement safe to dissolve kidney stones?
Can you please tell me if Renevive is safe and effective for dissolving kidney stones? It is an herbal supplement. The ingredients list is as follows:Phyllanthus Niruri (Chanca Piedra)Phyllanthus niruri in the Spanish common name is Chanca Piedra, and literally means “break stone”. Supports the health of the kidneys. Phyllanthus Niruri has been used to eliminate kidney stones. Tribulus TerrestrisProven to have stone disintegrating properties and used as a diuretic. Parsley Seed ExtractHelps to promote kidney health. Parsley Seeds have been valued since ancient times for their soothing, diuretic effect on those with kidney ailments and are believed to help expel kidney stones. Lawsonia InermisProven to have an effective anti-bacterial activity that prevents bacteria from infecting the urinary lining which can be irritated by the stone. Ficus RacemosaAssists in easing the pain by relaxing the muscles. Boerhavia DiffusaFlushes the kidneys in order to remove any lodged gravel and pieces of the stone. Also, used to alleviate swelling and ease inflammation of the urinary tracts. Bergenia LigulataHelps dissolve preformed stones and aids in the prevention of new stones. Celery Seed ExtractCelery Seed is an excellent diuretic that promotes the flow of urine through the kidneys. Its diuretic action is known to help kidney problems including stones and gravel. Its antiseptic properties ease urinary inflammation and benefits the overall health of the urinary tract. Crateva NurvalaActs as an anti-inflammatory to the urinary tracts as the stone passes. Raphanus SativusEffective anti-bacterial that helps prevent urinary infections associated with kidney stones. Hemidesmus IndicusIncreases urinary output within the kidneys which can aid in stones being flushed out. AsphaltumThis mineral attaches to the stone surface and has has a lithontriptic (stone disintegrating) effect. Achyranthes AsperaThe extract from the seeds have saponins, which have proven to have a mild diuretic effect on the kidneys and can help in flushing out gravel from the body. Didymocarpus PedicellataTraditional effective herb which has been established as a successful support in treating kidney stones. Marshmallow RootAs a diuretic, Marshmallow Root increases the flow of urine and rids the body of excess fluid. It has been used to improve kidney function, soothe the urinary tract and relieve
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Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.Urologists never prescribe these herbal remedies,as most people haven't had any improvement and return with larger stones or complications.So,i will ask you to give you details like:1. your blood reports including,CBC,creatinine,RBS,calcium,phosphorus,uric acid,and platelets.2. ultrasound-KUB, or CT scan,plain or CT-IVU.According to the reports,i can give you an expert opinion.Drink about 3 litres fluids daily.If you've any doubts,send reports,as a direct question to me.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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What causes the feeling of blood gush through the heart?
I have a question. if someone were having a very strange sensation in their chest, behind the sternum where the heart would be....the sensation feels like blood gushing through. it s just to weird to describe very well. no pain. no shortness of breath, no lightheadedness.... but the beat of the heart feels a little bit off, like it s missing and this gushy feeling almost like when you have chest congestion but in the heart instead. weird I know. not sure what to do. it s probably nothing, but thought I would ask. lasts only about a minute or less. but comes back. does anybody know what this might be? Thank you
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Hello, Anyway, before coming to this conclusion, I would recommend performing some tests, in order to investigate the possible underlying causes: - a chest X-ray study - a cardiac ultrasound and resting ECG - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction - blood electrolytes. An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring would help examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time and exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Can pregnancy occur after unprotected sex and stopping birth control pills?
Hi, my name is Kellen. im 17 years old.my question to you guys is :i've been on birth control for about a year now, and last time i got my period was July 17th and after that ive had unprotected sex with my boyfriend 3 times, all of those times he ejaculated in me. and the last time was last week. im supposed to get my period next week. if i stop taking my birth control pills will i get pregnant???
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Hi, don't stop taking the pills, it will increase chances of getting pregnant. Take your pills regularly. Hope it helps. Regards Dr khushboo
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Does continuous masturbating affect making of muscles?
i masterbate three times a week and i m also going to gym also for making my muscles so please tell me sir that can i able to make my muscles with continuing masterbating atleast three times a week as my personal experience is that my muscles get loose after masterbating
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Hi, The masturbation doesn't cause any loss muscle mass. Don't worry about that and you can practice masturbation. You can take help of trainer or physiotherapist to achieve good muscle mass. You should take more protein diet as well to built muscle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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Need information about the stent for bowel cancer
my dad is 91 and has just been diagnosed with bowl cancer he has had symptons for 5months but was being treated for divitaculitis. owing to his age and other related problems his only option is to have a stent fitted i would like to know more about this please
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In case of colon cancer which cannot be resected and is causing obstructive symptoms, stent is placed in the stenosed (narrowed) segment to relieve obstruction. The stent is placed endoscopically. Stents are initially collapsed and are taken endoscopically to site of stenosis where they are allowed to expand, thus relieving obstruction. It is quite a safe procedure.I hope it answers your query.
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Suggest medication for back and rib bone pain after falling down
Dear Doc, my mother is about 90 years old and she fell down in the bath room. her back bones and rib bones are paining. I believe there is no fracture. What medicine should be given for pain relief and as a permanent cure. Plz advise. I am from India. Regards... Chakrapani Ananda, Hyderabad, South India.
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Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your mother seem to be related to the injury. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also recommend applying cold compresses for local application. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician
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Q. I have pain in the left side of abdomen with loss of appetite. Is it inflammatory bowel disease?
Hello doctor, Just after Christmas, I started losing my appetite, I began feeling sick and really lousy and weak. Then at the beginning of this month, I started getting pain in the upper left side of my abdomen (just under my bottom rib). I am still feeling rough, the pains are still happening and as well as being in the front it is also in my back now as well. I am hardly eating as it is making the pain a lot worse, I have now lost just over two stones since last month. My stomach also bloats out and looks swollen on the left side, it is also incredibly tender to touch. I am being sick even though I am on anti-sickness tablets. I have seen a doctor and I was sent for blood tests on three different occasions, all three tests have shown inflammation. Currently, I am waiting for a referral to a gastro doctor but I have been told it is a very long wait. My doctor thinks possible inflammatory bowel disease. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi. By looking at history, it seems like chronic pancreatitis for me. Pain after eating, tenderness, loss of weight, bloating sensation are highly suggestive. Mesenteric ischemia also presents in a similar way but is usually seen in the elderly with a history of cardiac disease. Inflammatory bowel disease is another possibility which presents more or less like this. I wanted to know your bowel habits to come closer to the diagnosis. If loose stools and constipation are seen alternatively, probably it is inflammatory bowel disease. If it is a small amount of mucus or sticky kind of stool probably it is chronic pancreatitis. In any case, get an ultrasound abdomen done at the earliest which can lead to some diagnosis before you visit your gastroenterologist.
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How soon after a missed period can i take pregnancy test?
I am 28 yrs old, married since 5 yrs. Recently me and my hubby planned to have baby. My first day of periods was on the 26th Jan 2010. We had sex on 9th - 14th every day. Now i have tenderness in the breast, heartburn, dizziness, tiredness, sudden sweating, a chill feeling, i feel like just sitting down, today i had loose motion, at times i feel nusea, no sleep in the night, lost apetite. Am i pregnant? Today is the 25 day of the cycle and i have a 28 day cycle. Can you suggest me the best date when i can take a pregnancy test, if you think i could be pregnancy.
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Hallow Dear,Since your menstrual cycle is of 28 days, you had menses on 26th January, the period between 9th and 14th February is a highly fertile period for you. The egg release (ovulation) happens 14 days prior to next expected period. The egg has life of 24 hours while the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence your intercourse falls in the fertile period. It gives a good possibility of pregnancy. However, the first cardinal symptom of the pregnancy is missed period. You are yet to miss your period. All other cardinal symptoms; i.e. nausea & vomiting, frequent urination and breast symptoms like engorgement with tenderness, dark discolouration of nipples & areola with areolar widening, Montgomery's tubercles under areola and secretions from the nipples appear about 10-15 days after missed period. Home pregnancy test on urine should be performed on overnight first morning urine sample 8 days after missed period. Earlier, these tests may give false negative tests. You are yet to miss your period. So HPT done at this time may by misguiding. Wait for your period. If you miss the period, then perform this test after a week. Alternatively, you may opt for Beta hCG test. These are very sensitive and specific tests and give reliable results even few days before missing a period. I wish you all the best luck for your motherhood. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What are the causes & remedy for painful bumps in penis & testicles?
Hello, I believe I have a candida problem, and have occasional pain in my penis testicles and rectum and other parts of my body. It went away for a while, but then immediately came back the day after I did some heavy drinking. I also noticed a single, red spot, not a bump but just spot at the very opening of my penis. And another thing I noticed was that my penis feels stiff/hard even when I am flaccid. I have also just been diagnosed with mono, of there is anything you think you I could have, please let me know?
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing STD testing. Second, it may be sign of uroinfection o urinary stones and some other genital infection but this is less common. In every case, antibiotic therapy may be required so test should be done as soon as possible so that appropriate treatment can be started. Till that try to drink plenty of fluids, avoid sexual intercourse and rest.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Can UTI cause sepsis in a person?
my dad is in the hospital in was in icu for 2 weeks because of heart rate racing out of control going up, down he does suffer from chf and renal failure. While in icu we were told that he got a blood infection and started getting treated wiith antibodics immedicately. Since then he was totally disoriented, breathing rapidly, could not stay woke for long periods of time, it was scary. Doctor's told us that there was not much more they could do for my dad. He also had blood in his urnine from the time he's been in icu. He is out of icu, sent on the cardaic floor, now on the kidney floor. On th kidney floor he was seeing things that were not there and talking about things from the past and things that did not make since. There is still blood in the urnine, told that is from uti, still do not know if blood infection is cleared up. Can a uti cause a blood infection (sepsis) Please we need answers?
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Hi thanks for asking question.Yes acute urinary tract infection can lead to spread of organism in blood and lead to septicemia.Acute pyelonephritis like condition also can lead to it.Because of Acute UIT, there may be hematuria(blood in urine).This septicemia if not controlled with using antibiotic then it can spread to other organs and lead to symptoms according to organ involvement.To check whether infection cleared from blood, you can do blood culture test.Mostly in such severe cases iv antibiotic has to be used for 5 to 7 days for clearing infection.The blood culture and sensitivity report has to be done although it will take minimum 5 to 6 days to get report.I hope i have solve your query
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What does the following follicle study report indicate?
iam aged 30 yrs and having a child nearing 5 yrs i got married 2004. he had oligospermia. and got operated for the same and i conceived ater the operation in feb 2007(his count being 52 million) . After we are sincerly trying for the second child since 3 yrs and no positive result. Now his counts are bet 40-45 millions and i had my follical study done which shows my egg reptured on 20th.others being normal. Is there chance of second conception
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Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The sperm count is sufficient to cause conception, but, more importantly, it is the morphology and the progressive motility of the spermatozoa that is significant. Also, you should test for a possible tubal block. Please see an infertility specialist if you fail to conceive even after six months of sincere trial. Hope this helps.
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How is HSV infection transmitted?
Recently my ex girlfriend told me she has hsv 2, she had an outbreak and they did a biopsy and told her it was hsv 2. I went and had a lgg blood test done and it came back 28 for hsv 1 and less than .91 for hsv 2. Just trying to figure out how I could have hsv 1 and her hsv 2
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Cross infection is quite common. Sometimes, one you have both viruses simultaneously. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Suggest treatment for muscle spasm in neck and shoulder
I am suffering from muscle spasm in my neck and shoulder area for the past 2 months. doc has advised me mobizox, pain is less but its still there. also at times I have tingling sensation and pain rises after that. how much time it will take to subside this pain and my neck will come to its normal functionality
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Dear sir /madam For Muscle spasms in neck it is recommended to do ice fomentation, neck range of motion exercises, along with muscle relaxants and analgesics, It usually takes 6 weeks to 3 months for spasms to come down,
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Is discoloration/black marks on my penis due to oral sex?
After oral sex I noticed a small black mark on the head of my penis which I presumed to be a blood clot. I have had it for the last two days or so and it is still apparent after this. How long should it take for it to disappear? and should I see a doctor if it persists? Also could I take the matter into my own hands by popping the clot with a sterilised pin or would that be unadvised? Any advice would be appreciated.
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DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please do not do any sort of interference without a doctors advise. The black spot could be anything from a simple mole to a blood clot. Blood clot takes around 15 days to 30 days to disapppear. If it is herpes like blisters or any other infections you need the advise of a dermatologist. To be on the safest side, please consult a dermatologist. Take care.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.
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What is the cause of growth on the outer side of the shin?
Hi I am 25 and a bigger girl. Recently a bubble like thing showed up on the outter side of my shin. I go to the gym 5 days a week so am fairly active. When I walk very much it feels like a rubber band is popping where the knot is. What could it be and how do I fix it? Thanks!
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Hello, As this may be the cause of the overtraining. The muscles go to hypertrophy and have a feeling of something popping out. Doing hot water fermentation and undergo graded exercise should help reduce this. Even a gentle kneading massage will be helpful. 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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Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect.
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Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.--->
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What causes hard lump on either side of each ankle?
I have a hard lump that feels like bone forming bilaterally over each ankle, on the lateral side about an inch and a half (maybe 2 inches) above the ankle bone itself. It is the exact location where the top of my hockey skates meet my skin, and amongst any rotation of the foot, presses into my skin and bone. At first just a bruise, the lumps have formed and I wonder if it is bone or scar tissue formed as a result of constant aggravation (I play hockey on average 3 times a week) or something more serious. Should I be concerned?
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Hi.Nothing serious.This is reaction o the skin to protect against the irritation as a normal reaction.Adjust the rubbing skates. Apply emolients to keep this skin soft. This should go away.Remember irritatiopn of any sort will casue this to recur fast.Take multivitamins- helps in rejuvenating the skin.
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Q. What can be done for scars and blemishes left by acne?
Hello doctor, I have been dealing with acne since I was 18 and now I am 19. And it is pretty bad or noticeable. So I have tried Proactiv and all it did was smooth out my skin and keep a check with new flare-ups and breakouts but what I am struggling with is the scars and blemishes that the acne left. So my question is what would you recommend? So help my skin to have at least 80 % improvement because I just do not know what else to do to help get my skin back to normal.
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Hi. I have gone through your case. Acne is common in your age and you may experience frequent exacerbations due to stress or hormones. You are having active lesions. Take tablet Doxycycline 100 mg once daily for 21 days. Apply skin cream only in a very little amount on your lesions at night. Do not take too much or you will have burning. Well, acne scar requires CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser and may require multiple session. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->
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Q. I have bloating and blood coming out through stool. What is the treatment?
Hello doctor, I am suffering from bloating for five years. Whenever I take food into my stomach, gas comes out by making a huge sound. Often blood is coming out through stool. Could you please suggest me the treatment?
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Hi. You could have chronic constipation, irritable or inflammatory bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis. You need to visit gastroenterologist as soon as possible. For symptomatic relief, you can take effervescent Psyllium spoons twice a day and Simethicone 125 mg after a meal in the night. For more information consult a family physician online -->
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What causes watery vaginal discharge during pregnancy?
Hi i am a twenty four year old pregnant women i am twenty weeks and am having a waterey fluid cuming from my vaginal area when i stand up straight i had a big bump at the start of my pregnancy but now am completely flat again when my baby moves i feel it asif its right below my skin asif ther aint no water bag to protect my baby this is my 4 pregnancy and nothing happened like this before any advice would be great thanks
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Hi there. Based on what you are telling me, I am a little concerned that your water may have broken. I'm not sure how long this has been going on or what you were doing when it started, but I definitely think it would be a good idea to go in for evaluation. If your water is broken at 20 weeks, you will likely need to be on bed rest for a while. Having your water break at 20 weeks can pose a threat to the baby and to you, namely, infection. If this watery discharge continues, please go get evaluated. It could also be completely normal, but it sounds like you know what normal feels like. Good luck!
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What does a low lymphocyte number from this blood test result indicate?
I have had several CBCs in the last three months because of anemia. Those values have risen back to normal but on the last test the WBC was 5.2 range 3.8-10.8, lymphocytes number was 0.4 range 1.2-3.4, and monocytes number was 0.9 range is 0.2-0.6. I had a test one month prior to this one and WBC was 4.6, lymphocytes 1.6, monocytes 0.5 same ranges. Also had several other test in previous six months with all normal values. Would the low lymphocyte number on one test be a concern or just a normal variation from allergies or some other common illness. The only thing that I have done differently lately is drink alcohol which I normally don't do very often.
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acute changes in Hemograme of this type demand nothing more than a wait few days. Relax and repeat after two or three weeks.
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What do inflamed foliate papillae on the back of the tongue indicate?
I have inflamed foliate papillae on back of my right tounge it does not hurt much but I feel burning sensation some time. I had abscess ulcer on same side few weeks ago for which I took augmentin( antibiotics) and got it resolved but these tongue is making me nervous and scared. I m 29 year old women.
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Hi..Thanks for the query..Pain and swelling of papillae at the very back of tongue is commonly due to inflammation and swelling of Circumvallate papillae..One thing you should keep noted that Circumvallate Papillae are already larger in size as compared to other papillae present on tongue, so you can mistakenly think that the papillae are swollen, so to confirm an expert checkup is a must..It occurs due to Infection in the tongue and throat, burning with hot foods or chemicals like concentrated mouthwash solution, acid reflux etc..So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..For now do warm saline gargles..Take Vitamin B complex supplement..Avoid irritant and spicy foods..You can also suck ice pops and do cool water rinses so that inflammation can get reduced..Hope this helps..Regards..
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Dark Cirle under and upper side of my eyes, what can i use to remove ?
Dark Cirle under and upper side of my eyes for 2 years Sir...can i use Betnovate N ointment all over my face?and i have another serious problem suffering for 1years...i have bad dark circle under and upper side on my eyes...upper side is totally black :( but i eat plenty of fruits vegetables..n sleep 8-9hours..when i go to bed at 11at night next morning ma drk crcl looks light n ma skin glows...but if any day i go to bed at 12at night nxt morning i look lyk very ugly..i dnt knw y dis happening wid me...plzz sir help me
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Hello, welcome to HCM. It is commonly assumed that dark circles under the eyes are caused by a lack of sleep, and poor quality sleep and insomnia can certainly cause this condition. However, a variety of other conditions can lead to dark circles under the eyes, some of which are related to lifestyle, such as drinking too much coffee or crying. Other causes are genetic or medically based, such as infection, head or facial trauma, or thin skin on the lower eyelids, which makes the underlying blue-colored veins more visible. Depending on the cause, dark circles under the eyes can arise suddenly and disappear quickly, such as when you have a mild allergic reaction to animal dander or dust. Dark circles under the eyes that develop over time may be a sign of chronic dehydration or anemia. Mild to moderate dark circles often respond well to simple and inexpensive treatments, such as: Cold. Try a cold compress, two chilled teaspoons or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a soft cloth to temporarily reduce dilated and discolored under-eye blood vessels. Or try a cooled, used teabag. Extra pillows. Elevate your head with two or more pillows to prevent puffiness that develops when fluid pools in your lower eyelids. Extra sleep. Although short nights don't usually cause under-eye circles, a lack of sleep makes you paler and more hollow-eyed, so shadows and circles you already have are more obvious. Dark glasses and sunscreen. Although a tan might hide dark circles in the short term, in the long run, the extra pigment it produces can make circles worse. Saline washes or sprays. Rinsing your sinuses with a saltwater solution (mix 1/4 teaspoon sea salt with 2 cups warm water) or over-the-counter saline spray can help relieve nasal congestion. Cosmetics. Hundreds of skin creams that claim to reduce or prevent under-eye circles crowd department store and drugstore shelves. The results of one study showed that a serum containing plant-based compounds, including root extracts and Brazilian suma, significantly improved the appearance of dark under-eye circles. Camouflage. The right concealer can do just that — hide dark circles. If the circles under your eyes are bluish, use a peach-colored concealer, not one that's white or gray. And avoid scented products and those containing salicylic or glycolic acid, which can irritate delicate eye tissue, making redness and swelling worse. If it doesnt get better you must see a dermatologist. Wish you good health.
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Does swelling near navel indicate swollen lymph nodes?
My son (19 years old) has a swollen area just under his navel and to the left (in front of the left hip bone. It appears puffy compared to the right side, and he said he can feel a swollen lymph node (also just in front of his hip bone.) Are there lymph nodes there and what could this mean?
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HI. There are no lymph nodes in this area. This probably can be a lipoma or a hernia. Get this examined by a Surgeon for a better diagnosis.
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Suggest remedy for allergic symptoms
I've been taking benadryl for my allergys for quite some time.Anyhow now I feel like my allergys are worse when I don't take them then they were before taking the benadryl .Also I been feeling crappy when I don't take them.I have headaches and I've been light headed for weeks.Am I experiencing with drawl symtopms? I mean its over the counter benadryl.Or could it be something completley else and actually has noting to do with me stopping the medication
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Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history. I would like to know more about your symptoms like - what kind of allergies you have, skin allergy, nose allergy, food allergy or any other? However, I assume you have nose allergy (nasal congestion, sneezing, running nose, etc) because that is the most common and also because you have headache. From this assumption, I would make suggestions to you as follows:1. Benadryl controls symptoms of allergies, it can not "cure" allergies. So as long as one is taking it, one feels good. Once one stops it, one gets the symptoms again. However, this is not a withdrawal. Please do not worry that you are getting "withdrawal symptoms" due to stopping Benadryl.2. Long standing nose allergies (allergic rhinitis) can involve sinuses which may be cause of your headache. So, if you are having headaches, I would first think of affection of sinuses.3. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you montelukast and levocetirizine/cetirizine regularly for at least 3-4 weeks. 4. I would suggest you to take paracetamol for headaches on as-and-when-needed basis.5. Personally, I would suggest you regular steam inhalations (please be cautious to avoid burns) and nasal cavity irrigation with nasal saline sprays.6. Please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible. Plenty of fluids and a healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc) will help you in a long run.7. I would suggest you allergy testing so that you may identify the substances causing troubles to you and know measures to avoid them.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you and solve your queries.Should you have any further question, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health.Thank you & Regards.
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Suggest solution for intermittent chest pain
I had a cardiac ablation of the sinus node on Dec 14, 2011, and then a pacemaker insertion on Dec. 30, 2011. When I was discharged from the hospital, I was dx with pericarditis. Sx resolved, but now 5 weeks after pm insertion, I am having intermittent chest pain on the mid to left side, radiating to the neck. Pain increases with deep inspiration, laughter, lying down. Do you think the pericarditis has recurred? Thank you.
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Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.The pains that you explain resembles pericardial or pleuritic pains.They are pains that get higher in deep breaths, when a person lean forward.Ischemic heart pains are not related whith position or inspiration.Inflamation of pericardial layers or pleura gives symtoms like yours.If you previously had percicarditis it is still posibleto experience chest pains even after some weeks, during the resolving phase.But to decide what we are dealling whith if I was your treating doctor I will recommend some examination like a cardiac echo to evaluate heart function and pericard, a fool blood analyze and inflamatory parameters like PCR to see for any active infection.After this examination it is posible to understand something and how to deal with it.Hope I was helpfull.Bestregards,Dr.Ervina.
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How can shoulder pain be treated?
Hi, I m experiencing rt shoulder pain, x-rays show no bone issues. A round of prednisone did nothing. also have very stiff, painful neck in the traps, limits turning radius. Other areas of painful joints include, left knee, right hip, both wrists, both ankles off and on. Patches of skin, diameter is shape of large pear, that are Very sensitive to touch by anything. The patches are usually the inside of both forearms as well as patches on various areas on both legs. There is no red or flaking of the skin. Its present in the areas I ve mentioned at different times. Lastly, eyes become blurry without the presence of film on the eyes, but I see it in my vision. I have been diagnosed with RA. Not a hypocondriac......... Tony S.
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hi I agree with you that you are not a hypocondriac and you have been diagnosed with RA( Rheumatoid Arthritis). Multiple joint involvement is a feature of rheumatoid arthritis. As Far as hypersensitive patches are concerned ,they may be caused by shin inflammation of pressures on nerves. Apart from treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis, taking vitamin B complex is likely to help you.
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Cure for the abdominal pain during and after having intercourse?
I had my tubes tied for the past 8 years and every since I have been having pains in my lower abdominal area, at first it started with just little cramps after sex, but over the course of the years the pain has increased to where now it happens during sex and or after sex but it feels like I am in labor and need to push the pain out and I don't know what to do, I have seen numerous of doctors, who tell me they don't know, or I have endometriosis and they don't know how to treat me, and a lot of times I get no answers at all. Now I was told by another doctor that my eggs where not dropping the way that they are suppose to since my tubes have been tied, and he also told me I had cysts on my ovaries but not to worry, but my question is what do I do to stop this pain, is there any way I can get my tubes medically reversed because every since they have been tied I have had these pains and its only getting worse to the point I cant walk, or even get out of bed for at least 2 hours. My name is Tinesha.
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Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.It appears to me that you are having adhesions inside following the tubal ligations....The best and most fruitful solution will be to undergo a diagnostic laparoscopy to find out the cause and get it resolved in the same sitting...its a simple procedure...There are no medicines that can reverse the ligation...and i dont think reversal will help in any case...Dr. Ashish Verma
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How can I make my skin glow and shine ?
Name. Raj Ansari, Age 27, Hight 5.5 feet , Sex-Male, No past medical history . My skin is rough and dry ,how it become glow and shine ,suggest me some tips to cure it and make healthy skin.
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hi,thanks for query.There could be several reason for dry skin at your age.Some iron or vitamin deficiency is most possible deficiency.Take good healthy diet having more of fruits and vegetables.Apply some moisturizer daily.Watch the soap you are using this might lead to more dryness,use one with moisturizer. wishing you good health.
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Q. Does varying blood sugar levels at a short intervel of time indicate diabetes?
Hello doctor,Last night I ate a cheese pizza and a chocolate bar. Eight hours later (after fasting) I tested my blood sugar and it came out at 128, and 30 minutes later it dropped to 106, and 15 minutes later it raised to 109 (without eating and drinking anything). My question is, do I have diabetes or did I initially have high sugar because I ate pizza very late at night?
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Hello. Usually fasting blood glucose is 126 mg and above is considered as diagnostic for diabetes. However, it is also possible that because of the dinner, fasting glucose might have shown a higher level. So to confirm whether there is diabetes or not, you may have to get a PP (postprandial) glucose level and HbA1c %. If PP is 200 mg and above and HbA1c % 6.5 % and above, then diabetes is considered to confirm. Looking at your weight and height, another important fact is with a BMI of 42.92 kgs/Sq meter you are already in grade 3 obesity. With a significant amount of excess weight. This itself is an invitation for getting diabetes.
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Doe sore lumps on throat with ear pain suggest cancer?
hi im leanne im 18, i feel a lump on the right side of my throat and it is very sore. I do smoke and the pain gets worse when i drink alcohol or have a cigarette. It is also giving me an ear ache and causing me discomfort. Is it cancer? What do you think? Please help
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hi.no. it doesn't necessarily mean that it is cancer. but it doesn't rule it out either. it is best if you have it checked by a physician for physical and diagnostic examination. medical and surgical (if indications are found) management will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye
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How soon are heart patients safely fit to fly?
I had a heart attack due to a 100% over six hours in December; before that I was athletic and in great shape. However, after the heart attack my EF went down to 47... that said my doctor put me on a beta blocker and ace inhibitor. (also blood-thinners and a statin) I exercise heavy 4-5 days a week, and am active for 7 days a week; I eat well, fish at least 5 times a week, all else is vegetables and sometimes chicken; and drink moderately. Today I had another Echocardiogram and suck a peek at the screen before I left. It looked like my LVEF was at 31%. How is it possible that this went down? Am I doing something wrong? What else should I do? Is it safe to fly for business?
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Hello there. You said that you suffered from heart attack due to 100% blockage of artery. After a myocardial infarction the blood supply to a part of the muscle whose artery is blocked does not receive blood. As a result that muscle tissue dies and cant pump blood. As a result the ejection fraction starts falling. It is good that you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle but I would suggest you to avoid heavy strenous work like running and picking heavy weights as it will increase further load on your heart. you can do brisk walking instead. However it is safe for you to fly if your blood pressure is under control. I hope that answers your question. if you ahve any other queries please feel free to write.
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How to cure low grade fever,loose stools,congestion of chest and blister like herpes in mouth?
my 4 year old daughter has had a low grade fever which has spiked usually in the afternoons for 4 days, reaching only 100.5 so our doctor wouldn t see us. She has also had loose stools, some cramping in her stomach, congestion both in her chest and in her nose and a runny nose. Today I noticed a small blister in the corner of her mouth that looks like Herpes. A friend of hers has outbreaks on her mouth all the time that look like Herpes, but all over her mouth and I work very hard to monitor their play. This also seems to be symptoms of hand foot mouth disease except she doesn t have the rash on her feet and hands, only the blister on her mouth. Any thoughts as to what may be going on? There has been no change in appetite or energy level.
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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What is the remedy for constipation while ivf treatment?
Hi I am currently doing IVF and recently yesterday did my egg retrieval. Since the start of the process the medicine has made me very constipated and continues to get worse. Years ago I was diagnosed with IBS. Is there anything I can take while doing the IVF. In two days they will be doing the transfer. Thanks!
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Hi, you can take plenty of water, fruits and green vegetables. Also you can take isabgula husk with milk at night. It is a natural product and will not interfere with your IVF. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo
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What causes cold sensation in middle of my chest?
I have a cold sensation in the middle of my chest. It s worse at night, but persists during the day and is very hard to get rid of. I use extra blankets and clothes, but that helps but does not solve it. I also suffer from migraines. I m a 50 year old woman in very good health. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.According to the history, probably a gastric reflux might be the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jnikolla
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Does spasmo proxivon cause infertility ?
Does Spasmo Proxivon cause infertility in males???
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Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. No. Spasmo is not known to affect Fertility.
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Suggest remedy for side effects of disprin
Hi, I had a headache last evening and I took disprin, but it reacted with me. I got swollen puffy eyes and I could not open them properly also. When I went to a doc, she was herself surpised, but she gave an IV injection and now it opened a bit. But, still I need ur suggestion.
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Hello Take it full stomach so that hyperacidity and risk of peptic ulcer can be avoided. Disprin Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding, therefore not recommended in patients with peptic ulcer disease or any gastrointestinal bleeding. Disprin Tablet is not recommended in children with varicella infections or influenza-like illnesses due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. Hgh doses of Disprin Tablet may cause sodium and water retention and increases the risk of heart failure. Therefore not recommended in patients with heart failure and in patients with the known history of aspirin-sensitive asthma. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family physician
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Suggest remedy for blood in urine followed by erectile dysfunction
A few months ago, I waited too long to go the bathroom. When I finally relieved myself, I noticed blood in my urine. Almost as if I ruptured a vessel. Every since then, I have noticed some erectile dysfunction. What can I do to address this problem?
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DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Blood drops in urine indicates inflammation of urinary tract and can be easily treated with the help of antibiotics and plenty of water consumption. It has nothing to do with erectile dysfunction directly. The erectile dysfunction you are talking could be due to psychological problem. The obsession about the incident and blood seen. Don't worry. Understand the physiology and you may consult a psychologist for counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.
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Suggest treatment for itchy rashes and fever in a 5 year old child
Hello. My child is 5 years old and almost 18 kg. She had fvere so we gave Ibulgesic plus ..there was some overdose as we gave arnd 10 ml. she has rashes, itchy skin etc now. Not very dense or intense but yes there. Is there a way to soothe this ? Also do you think it is because of medicne overdose
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Hi dear, I understand your concern .It can be allergy to medicine, give him Charcoal 1 tablet/10 kg and antihistamine-Cetrizine syrup.For fever you can give Paracetamol tablet 250 mg every four hours if temperature is more than 100F.Hope it helps
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What medication can I take to reduce pain after a back surgery ?
Hi had back surgery four weeks ago tomorrow s1 decompression still had pain after the surgery in left buttock and left leg and numbness in left foot had nerve block injection one week after surgery no relief still taking a lot of pain relief mainly endone also went back to Nero last week and I am now on neurtin but no relief as yet please help Hi had back surgery four weeks ago tomorrow s1 decompression still had pain after the surgery in left buttock and left leg and numbness in left foot had nerve block injection one week after surgery no relief still taking a lot of pain relief mainly endone also went back to Nero last week and I am now on neurtin but no relief as yet please help
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hi welcome, first itself i say surgery for disc compression is not the remedy since the disc is not an over growth or any unwanted item of body we should protect that one with the treatments. i am an ayurvedic doctor who done all research work in lowerback pain (sciatica) for the last 7 years both in MD and PhD , i can say we can treat this without surgery, any way you did that so we can make you only some more better way without pain killers you will not feel pain. that much i can do for you since surgery over. write to us in detail we can discuss about you christyjoseph1@gmail.com 09895313720 thanking you
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I have pinworms but I am not sure i had anal itching also
I think i have pinworms but im not to sure last week i had anal itching and i was seeing things in my poop that looked like pinworms iv been getting discharges to. but now iv been bleeding and having stomach pains i thought i was going to poop but i didnt it was just stomach pains and stomach grumbling also i have a fever and i get gas alot pleas help.
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Hi,Selena, Thanks for query, It seems that along with pin warm infestation you might have hemorrhoids too. Bleeding is from lower tract and not from the stomach. Take anti warm course, Consult surgeon for hemorrhoids. ok and bye.
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Suggest treatment for scars on penis shaft
I have a couple patches of red dry spot on my penis shaft.. at first it started off as a shinny pink spot and after a few days turned into a dry scaly spot .. I started using yeast infection cream with no results , next I used a baby rash moisturizer and that also didn't work .. finally I used tee tree oil .. the tee tree took all the white scales completely off after the first use but now the spot has turned raw like if I had a bad carpet burn.. I'm sexually active with my girlfriend and her only for the past year .. before this I was tested for everything as was she ..what could this be and what can I do to rid it
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Thanks for contacting HCMI am sorry to hear that you have a lesion on your penis that has become raw and painful. This sounds like you have a case of contact dermatitis or allergic reaction. You may be allergic to the fabric softener or detergent you use for your underwear. I recommend you change your detergent and stop using a fabric softener. I also can recommend using a small dose of hydrocortisone on the lesion until it heals. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care concerns and questions
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What causes headache and leg cramps in early anaemia stage?
I m in the beginning stages of anemia. And lately I ve been getting lots of leg cramps. I get thirsty very often as well although when I drink water , i just keep needing more . I get occasional painful headaches.I would like to know what may be causing this.
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Welcome to H.C.M.I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.1) Anemia causes leg cramps where you feel to move your legs even if you don't want to. The reason is the lack of oxygen in the blood to nourish your leg muscles comparatively to normal people.2) Anemia causes increase thirst so drink at least 8 glasses of fluids a day. Water is the best choice; coffee and tea are both mild diuretics and can increase thirst3) Anemia causes Headache, especially with activity.Avoid pain killers for headache.If necessary then take after doctor advise.Continue follow up your treating doctor for regular check up including complete blood count and peripheral blood film.Hope this answers your question. If you have any query then please do not hesitate . I will be happy to answer your questions.
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Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage?
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Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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Had colic jaundice and infection. Stones in bile duct. ERCP planned. Is it safe to wait till then?
i have just had bilary colic jaundice and infection had ercp but woke half way through procedure and could not cope very sore lack of appertite pain between shoulders known stones in bile duct ercp re planned under general but cancelled due to other emergencies at hospital still in pain what should i do mcp planned two weeks time dont know if i can survived until then
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us. An acute pain due to impacted calculus in CBD is often unbearable. It usually needs an indoor treatment with fluids and intravenous antibiotics. You need to consult your physician for proper treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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How long can a baby survive inside the womb?
ok so if a woman is pregnant, and shes supposed to give birth, but cant for some reason, and the baby just stays inside her, what happens? does she die, does the womans body reabsorb the baby? and what happens to the baby? how long can a baby live inside a woman if she never gives birth?
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Hi, I have understood your concern. Basically nature has its own mechanism. Usually after 40 weeks if pregnancy, labour process starts .Strong contractions of the muscles of the uterus push the baby out of mother's body through birth canal. So eventually baby comes out of mothers body. It can not remain in side or ddoesn't get dissolved or absorbed into mother's body. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Have faster heart beat and left side is numb. Am overweight and under stress. Suggestions?
I am a 37 yr old female. I have recently been feeling a faster heart beat at night when I lay down and ususually only if I lay on my left side. Last night I woke to a sudden noise and realized my left are was numb, but I had been laying on my right side. Today at work, I felt my left are go numb again. I am overweight , but only gained the weight the last few years due to stress of job loss and divorce. I think I am too young for heart trouble, but I am a single mom and want to make sure I am ok for my son. We don t have insurance so I came here first.
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Welcome to health care magic As per your details following possibilities could be there- 1) Medical illness- Cardiovascular disease....yes it commonly occurs in late stages but possibility can't be under looked as stress is a major factor contributing to heart diseases. Visit a cardiologist and get investigations like ECG, Echocardiography, CT scan head etc. 2) Anxiety disorder- If all your investigations and cardiac work up is within normal limits, you could be having anxiety disorder for which consult a psychiatrist for some medication, psychotherapy and relaxation techniques. Don't worry. You will be alright Wish you good health Regards Dr. Gourav Monga Consultant psychiatrist
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Have stuffed nose. After clearing get stuffed again. No allergies but have itchy eyes sometimes. Cause?
Hi, Im 14 years old. Every morning I wake up with a stuffed up nose. After awhile in the afternoon it will eventually clear up, but then get stuffed up again. I dont have any allergies(that I know of) and my room is a bit dusty. Also the inside corners of my eyes get itchy sometimes so I rub them then they get super itchy. Oh and one more thing. I always get sick or something with blood or needles. Movies are fine when I watch them though. How do I get rid of that?
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you must be having silent allergc snsitis as it is in contact with eyes there can be eye itchingget xray pns and consult ent doctor to treat itmean while use anti allergic tabmneomycin h ointment in nose sea water 2 drop bd each nose and antiallergic eye drops
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What causes coccyx pain and feeling of looseness in area when moving?
Coccyx pain since February. Tried acupuncture, massage therapy, pain still remains. Feeling around the area is sore and when sitting. Although the other night it felt like a bone was loose in that specific area, with a clicky sort of feel to it when moving it, i ve done this a few times now.
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Hello ! Thank you for your question on HCM!Regarding your concern, I think that it may be related to a nerve compression caused by a possible degenerative changes of the bones in this region. I would advise you to have a good physical examination and a CT scan of the lumbo sacral region , to examine better the anatomical structures in this level. For the chronic pain I would recommend Gabapentine , a very effective drug in chronic nerve compression and chronic pain. Hope to have been of help!Greetings !Dr. Abaz Quka
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On zantac for acid reflux. Started smoking. Have ADHD. What can help stress?
I am 35, work full time, father of 2 and extremely busy/stressed all the time. Wife is a self-employed workaholic perfectionist that places unrealistically high expectations on everything and our schedule is creating a lot of tension on our relationship as we simply do not have time for anything nor does she see the need for us to spend time together as a couple. I work days and she works nights/weekends leaving me to do the majority of the house stuff, yard work, cooking, cleaning, fixing, etc. I eat relatively healthy (providing I don t skip meals - rarely eat breakfast and sometimes skip supper and snack later at night), however I don t exercise aside from running around after the kids and cleaning the house and whatnot. My concentration has gotten progressively worse over the past few years and have determined I have ADHD and have been taking dexedrine for about 10 months. It helps immensely with focus and energy levels however I have started smoking again and have been drinking 2-8 beers a day in the evenings to relax for the past 9 months or so. I don t really get drunk or hungover and it never affects job performance, home responsibilities, etc. (although it is a complete waste of money) However, recently I am just feeling blah. I have had a problem with acid reflux for years and take Zantac almost every day. I m usually tired (I get about 6 hours sleep a night) and drink more coffee than I should, I m on edge and constantly walking on eggshells with my wife (mainly from marital problems and her being very critical, demanding and overbearing), anxious and our conversations usually turn into arguments. Now I m having a bit of a stomach ache, dark stools, and just a feeling of being stuck/trapped and unmotivated. The stress has been compounding yearly since the birth of our first child 6 1/2 years ago and shows no signs of slowing down so I need to find a better way to deal with it or eliminate the cause of the stress. My wife handles (aka: thrives on stress) much better than I do and has no need for down time, hobbies or anything of the sort. I m the opposite and need that to unwind and feel rejuvenated. We never hang out with friends or family and my only social life exists via keeping in touch with friends via email/texts or the couple times a year I go on a fishing trip or out to a concert with friends. It s the classic all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy scenario
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Hi, You can continue treatment for ADHD. Your other several symptoms appear to related to stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety can also present with several physical symptoms. Many time it become difficult for general physician to understand psychological problems. For stress and anxiety assessment and treatment, you can visit psychiatrist in nearby city. Apart from that take healthy diet and do aerobic exercise regularly. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com
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Reason for swelling in the veins?
Hey there! I have had a vein-related problem lately. I got my wisdom teeth taken out on Jan 1st and had an IV in my left hand. For 3 months (and it s only now just fading) the veins in my left hand and wrist were swollen and hard (like maybe hard because they were swollen with too much blood?) and very painful to touch. Over the past week or so, I have noticed that I have serious pain behind my left ear when I touch it, I think it s a vein, which is why I included the first part about the veins. I m not sure if it s an issue, not like I touch that part of my body that frequently, but my right ear feels absolutely fine and I don t feel any swollen veins, so I m not sure if it s something I should worry about
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Hello,I can understand your concern. The veins that you were noticing as prominent for 3 months is not an issue anymore as you are suggesting that it is fading is returning to its normal texture. Now, the severe pain that you are feeling behind the left ear seems to be a separate problem than the veins of the wrist problem. In fact, what you are feeling behind the ear may not be a vein problem at all.The area behind the ear hurts when the person is suffering from either ear or oral infection. I would suggest to first clear yourself from a dentist as you have recently got a surgery done in the oral cavity and if the surgical site is not healed adequately and if it is having infection, then you can feel the pain you are having right now. If the oral surgical site is healed well, you should visit an ENT specialist to look for any infection in the ear. If any oral or ear area is infected, you will have to take antibiotics to eradicate the infection. If you are in pain right now, you can take Ibuprofen 400 mg up to thrice a day to have relief.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah
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Meaning of absolute monocyte level?
I am 26, height 5 3, weight 130lbs. I have HSV 1 and 2. I got a CBC and my absolute monocytes were 176. It was for nursing school the doctor didnt mentioned anything about it so I wanted him to clear me and I didnt mentioned anything. But what does it mean? Should I be worried about it?
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Welcome to health care magic.My dear friend monocytes are responsible for phagocytosis (ingestion) of foreign substances in the body.Absolute value or Absolute monocyte count normal value is 120 - 880/µl .Its good that your count is within normal limit.In certain disorders like An increased percentage of monocytes may be due to:hronic inflammatory disease,Leukemia,Parasitic infection,TuberculosisViral infection its value can increases.I want to say you that you not need to worry about your monocytes count.Thanx for query.
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What causes chronic cough with asthma?
Iam 38 yrs/Fe 61 kg Family H/o Asthma suffering from chronic cough initially mild fever with yellwish sputum local Dr gave Augumentiin 625 mg bd and cough syp.cough persist with white sputum again started on Inj. amikacin250mg bd, Nacfil gold bd 3days. Seen pulmonologist took xray chest and sinus normal study.PFT 340 gave Pan D bd, Romilast B 10mg 1/2 bd , allegra 120 Hs. Am I suffering from asthma this is my first episode cough occur once at night and end of congh some drag sound comes.doinh normal work.In Walking Able to cover only half distance compare to previous. Is this meds ok. My health will b ok
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Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. First of all, I would like to know more about you like - a. Since when do you have repeated cough? b. Have you had wheezing or breathing difficulty? If yes, how frequently? c. Do you have nose symptoms of allergy - nose obstruction, sneezing, running nose, etc? d. Do you have headaches, facial heaviness, tickling in throat, etc? e. Do your symptoms worsen in any particular season? g. Do you have symptoms like burning chest, nausea, feeling fluids in mouth, especially after a heavy/spicy meal?Above details would help me to know your complaints better. 2. Regarding diagnosis, I would like to mention here that PFT 340 only cannot diagnose or rule our asthma. PFT with post-bronchodilator response would be more helpful to know whether you have asthma. Chest X ray is always normal in asthma.3. I would also think possibility of sinusitis. Xray sinus is not the best investigation to diagnose sinusitis. CT scan of sinuses is considered a better investigation or sinusitis.4. I would also suggest you allergy testing for common air-borne allergens like house dust mites, indoor molds, regional pollens, insect proteins and pet danders (if you have pet). This will help to know whether you have allergies, also to identify the substances causing symptoms to you as well as to know the measures to avoid them.5. At present, I would agree with your current treatment. Should you have wheezing of breathing difficulty, I would suggest you to use salbutamol inhaler on an as-and-when-needed basis.6. In general, I would suggest you to have plenty of warm fluids during day to maintain hydration and to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.7. Regular physical exercise, breathing exercises and a healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals will also help you in a long run by improving your lung capacity and immunity respectively.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards.
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Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance.
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Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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What causes pain in both calf muscles?
I have crippling pain in both calf muscles. It has been going on for about a year. I take Isentrss and Truvada every day. Any ideas on what to do next? SOmetimes I cannot walk for more than about 10 minutes and have to have pains meds all the time. I am only 33 and was diagnosed 5 years ago.
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if you are wieght lifter or athletic it may be chronic compartment syndromintra comparmental pressure should be checked.vascular causes should be excluded by dopler ultrasound.if pain only during activity it may be restlessness you should rest
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For how long should the diet for jaundice be maintained?
Im 29yrs, 158cm, 75kg, mom of 3 yr old. I had Typhoid 1:320 and 1:60 and jaundice as the direct bilrubin SGOT ,SGPT were high that the normal range. Fever started on 3rd Feb and now im out of fever with cefriaxon injections. As if now I would like to know that till what time period should I follow the diet for Jaundice ..i.e eating boiled and steamed food.
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there is no dietary restrictions for a jaundiced (acute hepatitis) patient, in fact they should eat more than they did prior (except for fatty liver patient, usually these dont present with jaundice). acute viral hepatitis patients in initial stage suffer nausea and vomiting, restrictions is only for them.
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Suggest treatment for lump under arm pit
I've had this lump under my armpit for about 5 years now, it use to pus but hasnt recently. It has a hole in it that looks like a slit but pus hasnt came out of it for at least 2 years now but has become very embarassing and I never got it checked out! What could this be and should I be worried?
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welcome to Health care magic.1. It looks like carbuncle / furuncle. 2.Needs medical attention.3.A surgical assistance is needed in case of pus and lumpy areas.4.Initially a course of antibiotic is given if it is resolved well and good - or else needs incision and drainage may need.5. Do not ignore, book an appointment and get treated before it gives complications.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What causes hot flashes after the extraction of tooth?
I get hot flashes now after I got some teelth pulled. it is more of like a fever hot. I will get so hot I have to have some fan blowing on me to keep me cool at all times. I am 48 years old and over weight. I am on alot of meds. Please tell me what you think maybe wrong with these hot flashes
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The fever could be because of the inflammation. In some patients fever might come following extraction of the teeth(if it is removed surgically). Nothing to worry, you can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). You can also take analgesic and antipyretic like tablet flexon(ibuprofen and paracetamol).I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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How can memory loss and dizziness be treated?
hi my name is tina smith i have anemiea ,ashma,epilepsi,head injury from falling in pass i have confusion,memory loss, weekness, blurry, dizzyness, and getting worse i need you help well opinion i even losing my spelling , and dont no how old iam but i was born in june 24,1981
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Hello thanks for asking I can understand your problem. History of epilepsy and head trauma both are independent risk factors for progressive loss of memory. If you have problems in your day to day tasks, difficulty in remembering names then this is due to onset of cognitive decline. Drugs like Memamtin or Donepezil can be used in your case to improve memory. You can visit a doctor for prescription. Thanks
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How to treat swollen toe joint?
I have a swolen toe joint on the second toe along on my left foot. I went to see specialist who told me that it was caused by the way I walk. I also have a small bump on the top of foot & heel, which I presumed untill then was the shape of my foot. I roll my feet to the side when I walk. I was sold arch supports to solve these problems. I have been wearing them for about a week. I am now worried because overnight my third toe along on the same foot has become very swolen and the joint seems to look angled to the side. Are the arch supports worsening the problem? I am only 26 and didn y expect to have any joint problems at my age!
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Hello, Based on your description of your foot complaints , there seems to be some alignment problem in your toes and foot. Most of the toes and foot problem are due to improper or ill fitting footwear . As you have already visited a specialist you need not have to worry too much . The arch support footwear take some time to get adjusted and hence that maybe one of the reason you are getting the pain. The custom made footwear and arch supports take some time to get used to , and only after you use them you will notice problems in there fitting. This most commonly needs some minor modification by your Orthosis specialist. I would recommend you to wait for a few days and if the problem persists to visit a Orthosis (footwear specialist ) specialist and get it modified. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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What causes stomach pain, discomfort chest and olfactory hallucinations?
I;m having troubles with the odor that are airborne , I smell everyone of them !! some idiot was cooking meth behind my house about 5 yrs. ago . I would go home and get sick everytime, I left my house of 12 yrs. left everything , made me sick. been getting sick since then .. smell things in the air, my head starts to hurt in the back , my stomach hurt , my chest cavity hurts like I work out with some heavy weights . I cannot move again , I feel good went i:m away from the smells , what did this person do to me ?I' m basically living in my van now , I don't do any drugs at all , 20 yrs since having even a beer . I take baby aspirin for pain that it.. 55 yrs. old , play tennis for last 20 yrs, run 3 miles aday , 6 ft 195 w ath. my whole life. drink beer went I was younger . other people around me don't get sick, or even smell the things I do , I guess I;m special now , whats going on with my body .????
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Hi, Thanks for the query; have you ever suffered from head injury with loss of consciousness, bleeding from head, ear, nose or mouth? having extreme sensitivity to smells & having ability to smell certain odors which others cant smell can occur after a head injury or in case of certain types of seizure disorders known as complex partial seizures. Your other symptoms of periodic pain in stomach, chest, back along with this super sensitivity to smells can very well be ''AURA'' of this complex partial seizure. Hence, first go for MRI Brain along with a special investigation known as EEG which maps activity of brain waves & can detect a seizure. Followed by that either get back to me or consult a Neurologist about use of antiepileptic medications to control these symptoms. Good Luck
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What is the cause for pain in the arm,shoulder and chest after inserting a picc line?
i have a picc line in for about a week and in that time i have had pain in my arm, shoulder and chest that has slowly gotten worse, i cant raise my arm up very high without pain either... it is also hot and my best friend thinks my arm also looks a little swollen. Is this normal? should i be concerned?
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Hello, As I was reading your history it misses a lot of things like why it was inserted? since when it is inserted? Are you diabetic or do you have any high blood pressure? any chest infection etc? To come into a history conclusion I feel one should be able to differentiate between edema and wasting of muscles. As the upper limb is not moving much there might be wasting of muscles. Also, swelling can be caused due to poor venous return and using a stocking for it should be of choice initially and some simple exercise for upper limb should avoid swelling to persist longer. Also, will recommend you get it checked by a physician as edema in upper limb over the left side mostly which isn't mentioned in the history needs to taken with attention without wasting time as heart may get involved. Please feel free to mention detailed history so we can lookout for a conclusion in precision. 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 treatment for soreness in gum and burning sensation in cheeks
I have been experiencing tongue discomfort. I can eat and swallow with no problems. However, my gums have been sore and there has been a burning sensation in my cheeks and there is a white (pimple) like bump on the left side of my tongue, My dentist and an MD have done visual inspections and both have said that everything looks fine (no discoloration or lesions). However, I have noticed a small bump in the roof of my mouth. Could I have an infection? There is no foul taste in my mouth. I've been cleaning with warm salt water.
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Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain burning sensation inside mouth along with small ulcer over the side of tongue and bump over roof of mouth can be Apthous ulcers and burning sensation can be due to Apthous stomatitis..It can occur due to a number of causes like deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, dry mouth, acid reflux, physical trauma, oral infections like thrush..I would suggest you to start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve burning and pain..You can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..You can take multivitamin supplements..You can suck ice and gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.Chew sugarfree chewing gum as it will help in stimulating saliva flow..In case of no relied in 15 days consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect.
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Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.--->
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Does a torn frenulum require surgery and will it affect sexual life?
During sex, my frenulum got completely teared from the head of my penis. It cause so much pain and bleeding at that time. Somehow the bleeding stopped. But I am afraid if it will get heal completly to normal or not. Do I need to undergo any medical procedure to bring it back to normal. It is like day 5 after frenulum break, and I don t see any healing. Please let me know how it will heal. What will be effect of this on my sex life.
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Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Completely torn frenulum requires surgical intervention immediately. So, request you to visit a surgeon/urologist immediately for relief. Medication does not help in complete tear. All the best.
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Suggest treatment for damaged food pipe with cancer
my father has this cancer now, he has a hole in food pipe down part, now put a holder, he can eat some liquid, i need help, want to rescue him, any effective drug or therapy he can take, his cancer cell not spread yet
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have esophageal cancer. If it is localized and in early stage then surgery is helpful. Go for radicsl surgety followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy according to type and stage of cancer. 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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How to treat the stabbing pain and tingling feeling in the thumb and middle fingers?
66 yr old woman r shoulder pain in bursar area, ache and stabbing, numb/sore down top/outside of arm, to finger tips. Thumb, pointer and middle fingers numb, tingling and a bit cyanotic, getting worse daily (for 3wks). No money for expensive tests. Initially applied ice to R side back of neck, then heat. Nothing has helped. Any suggestions
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion that is a kind of nerve injury either due to cervical herniation or to median nerve compression or both sometimes it is called CTS carpal tunnel syndrome her shoulder bursitis also adds on more nerve compression . For my patient i recommend painkillers like advil , hot massaging with topical gels , muscle relaxants , B12 multivitamins , physiotherapy and yoga are effective in such cases if not i suggest Xrays , MRI to evaluate the degree of herniation causing neurovascular bundle compression that cause such kind of neuropathic pain but i dont think you reached that level yet but early treatment and diagnosis prevents further complications . Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you,
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Can Acetaminophen be taken for back pain?
l am experiencing bad leg pain and back pain. I have been given 800 mg ibuprofen and acetaminophen with codeine. I took ibuprofen about 2 hrs ago no relief cant sleep. Can I take the acetaminophen
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Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor Service. I reviewed your query and here is my answer.Yes it is safe to take acetaminophen with ibuprofen. It is usually given in condition like yours when a single pain killer can't subside the pain. So don't worry and just go for your medications prescribed to you and take it regularly according to prescription. Hope i answered your question. Feel free to ask more if i can help you further. Thanks.
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What can cause pain in wrist and a knot under the thumb?
I ve had constant pain in my inside part of my left wrist. . It hurts to use that arm to push myself up out of bed. Randomly I ll get what seems to be a sudden sharp pain or crap in my outter part of my fore-arm. This just randomly came on about 2 months ago and doesnt seem to be getting any better.. . Kind of feels like a knot just under my thumb in my wrist. Any idea what the catalyst to this was? I m not very active so I know I didn t injure it that way.
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Hi, Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. It can be due to a ganglion cyst or carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS). As of now you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Gabapentin for pain relief. Wishing you good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Is the large soft swelling on collarbone a fatty deposit?
I have a large soft swelling above my right collarbone extending to the side of my neck. My GP said there are no solid lumps and it is fatty deposit only. It aches and is not there on the left side which concerns me as surely it would be the same if it was fatty tissue.
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Hi, It could be cystic hygroma. Kindly consult a general surgeon. CT scan & or MRI neck may be indicated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Suggest whether size of egg is normal and suitable time to conceive
sir, I have gone through by hysteroscopy in february for bicornuate uterus there was a cyst also doc had removed tht, now i wanted to conceive so doc has suggested for lollicular study. day before yesterday was 10 day and right ovary was 13x11 and left was 32x19, today 12 day right ovary is 14x15 and right is 32x25 and endometrum is 6 mm on both days in right ovary. please guide me whether the size of egg is normal according to the day. and ultrasound doctor has told that i hav a cyst in left ovary.please tell me the best time for conceive.
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Hi actually your eggs growth is fine. The egg is mature when it reaches the size of 17 or 18 mm. So that will happen in your case in 3 or 4 days. Then you can take injection for egg rupture and try naturally for 2 to 3 days. Endometrial thickness is also fine.
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Can egg with milk be given to a 10 month old nany?
HI, my baby is 10 month old and i have started giving him egg from past 3 days he loves it . i actually beat the egg add one small tumbler of milk to it and cook and giving it to him. is tht ok if i continue to give him this daily in the morning. he likes it very much and there is been no digestion problem noticed.
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Hi,Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.It gives me great pleasure always to answer queries based on baby nutrition. Its a time mother and baby enjoy.If your baby is digesting the milk and egg combo, please go ahead and give it. But I would like to only advice, assure that egg is cooked well.Hope you find my answer helpful.You may also visit my article on weaning food at below link If you have any more queries I am happy to answer them. Else please rate this answer and close the discussion.
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What causes swelling in temple region and pins and needles in hand?
Hi, Started with initial ringing in ears and was prescribed serc tablets which stopped the ringing but began having mild headaches, nothing overly painful more annoying then anything. Also notice my right temple seems more swollen then usual.. It s been going for about 3 weeks now and started having pins and needles when waking up in my right hand over the last 2 days. Haven t had any other unusual characteristics. Thoughts?
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Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!The swollen right temple, coupled with headaches, can raise suspicions on temporal artheritis. The pins and needles in your right hand can be related to a pinched nerve, but they are not related to the right temple. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical check up and some tests: - a brain MRI study- complete blood count, PCR, and sedimentation rate for inflammation- a cervical spine X ray study to exclude chronic degeneration of the vertebral column, which can cause nerve compression (mimicking the pins and needles in the right arm). Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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What causes shaky hands and tightness in the chest?
My hands shake sometimes, and my chest is tight sometimes, i have to breathe in and out of my nose and mouth for the tightness to go, and sometimes the tightness stays for a little bit longer after breathing in and out, when i have a cold i cough for more than 2 weeks
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Undiagnosed stress and anxiety can cause chest tightness and tremors (shaking) in hands.So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What causes dizziness, lightheadedness and lack of interest?
Hi doctor,I am manu from indiaMy problem is very wierd. Every morning i cum to offic i feel sleepy dizzy and lightheaded. Feels the same always. Dont feel so interested in anything, cant concentrate on anything. All my colleagues are so fresh active and charming but I feel so low.Please help me
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are not having good quality sleep. The breakfast should also include some caffeine like tea or coffee. Try not to eat too much in breakfast. Include more fruits in diet. Use of multivitamins will be helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What causes dizziness and cough after a bypass surgery?
I had 4 bypasses in 08, they put me on atenol, lisopril, and simvastatin. After about 3 months of doing fine, I started having same symptoms as before surgery. Mainly getting dizzy when getting up, and exerting myself, even coughing hard, I will get dizzy. I stopped taking the atenol on my own because my blood pressure was good with out it. Also, I cut the lisopril down to 5mg from 20 on my own. I drink more water. I have had a noticable ringing of my left ear for over a year and now it is very loud, and I am loosing hearing in it. I was wondering if the medications could be causing some of these symtoms and or the lack of medications.
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Hi,I would advise you to have duplex ultrasound of cervical arteries done, it may cause the symptoms. Also monitor your blood pressure closely.Take care
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Radiology report suggests some foci of chronic ischemic white matter disease. Could this be alzheimers?
My radiology report suggests some foci of chronic ischemic white matter disease. I am 65 have hypothyroid, allergies PBC and received this today. My father died of alzheimers and I have had multiple spells of like heart attack that was on rt side radiated to jaw and head. could this be alzheimers.
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Dear User,Thanks for using healthcare magic.Generally alzheimer's do not present with white matter disease. The most common cause of white matter disease is ischemic injury. It is quite possible to have multiple small strokes if you are having ischemic disease risk factors like family history, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, factor V laden mutation.If you are having any risk factors you need to post again or contact your PCP for assessment of vascular risk factors and to find out the cause for white matter changes.Thanks
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Suggest medication for pain in tail bone and yellow liquid secretion
I have coccydynia or tailbone pain, i have tried self therapy to relieve the pain after a taking painkillers (ibuprofen) which did not work. i cannot sit and walk sometimes and it hurts particularly at night and in the morning. today however i have noticed a smelly yellow-oily liquid thats being secreted from the tailbone area...now i am completly confused! please help me?
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You could have a Pilonidal Cyst, which is an infection of a hair follicle near the anus. This could be pussy drainage from such a cyst. So, you should have the area examined by your doctor. If it is such a cyst, it would need to be surgically drained.
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Q. My hair fall increases when my MCV values are reduced. Why?
Hello doctor,I am a female. I had my CBC done, and my WBC is 11600, neutrophils at 7800, RBC count at 6.20, MCV is 79, MCH 24.2, MCHC at 30.9 with P-LCC at 110. My Hb is 15. Are the values normal? What could I do to bring them in the normal range? Also a week ago, I went for blood donation, and I fainted after 15 minutes of giving blood.Moreover, I have done my CBC many times, and I have noticed that when my MCV values are more than 82, my hair fall is normal. But as soon as it starts reducing, my hair fall becomes very bad. Please help and tell me how I can bring the MCV and MCH values in normal ranges.
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Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Your hemoglobin value, MCH, and MCV values are borderline and not reduce to a level where any treatment is needed. So your MCV and MCH values are not matter of worry. Do not worry about that. Your total WBC count and neutrophils are high. But any inflammation in body also can increased this value slightly. It is not raised to level where antibiotic needed. However if you have any clinical complaint like fever, gastric pain, burning micturition etc., than mention it to guide you further. The elevated red blood cells could be due to dehydration. For that, you need to drink lots of water. If after a few days, your hemoglobin increasing along with red blood cells count than polycythemia should be ruled out. You need to investigate with serum EPO estimation, echocardiography, chest X-ray, and JAK2 mutation study to rule out all possible causes of polycythemia. The hair fall and MCV does not correlate until your hemoglobin level is low. The hair fall can be increased in stress, chronic infection, and hormone-induced. The fainting after blood donation is due to vagal stimulation and can occur in much first-time donor patient. Attach all your reports if done for further discussion. I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What does a purplish lump in the vulva indicate?
Hi, I have what appears to be a cyst on the top right hand side of my vulva. There had been some slight dark/ purple discolouration present before the lump, which developed over night. When squeezed, the lump produces a orange discharge that does not smell. What is this and how can I treat it?
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some benign cyst. Many type of benign cysts are common in this area. You should go for examination. Treatment of choice is surgical excision. Consult your doctor and 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 is the healing period for D12 and lower disc injury?
I had a fall on oct 24 th 2013 and I had an injury in D12 and lower disc. My query is that for how many days it will take to do my normal routine works. 2.) Doctor has advised for an injection in my spinal cord , so my query is that the injection is necessary or not.
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Hi there, welcome to HCM, thanks for your question.An injury to D12 vertebra and disc would take around 6 to 9 months to heal.But the recovery in spiral injuries depends on multiple factors like ahe of the individual (young heal earlier and elderly people heal late), the extent of injruy as seen on the imaging, the healing potential of the individual (different for all of us), treatment received, amount of rest taken and use of braces.It is also important to note that disc injuries at D12 level are relatively dangerous and associated with nerve and spinal cord injuries. Injuries at this level are also associated with alignment issues in the spine.I am sure you are under follow up with spime physician or surgeon for the same.It would be prudent to continue the same and give your body adequate time to heal ( 6 to 9 months on an average).Hope this answers your question.All the best.Thank you.with best regards. Dr.SBK
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What causes pressure on the roof of the mouth?
I am a 36 year old female. I am 150 lbs. and 5'4". I have had pressure on the roof of my mouth for a couple of months now. It doesn't hurt. I do smoke cigarettes, but not daily. I went to the doctor two months ago, and my blood work was fine. I am getting worried about cancer.
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If you have any ulcer or lump in uour mouth then you should go for biopsy to check for cancer. If you don't have any ulcers, lump or mass in your mouth then no need to worry. Just be relaxed. 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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Can kidney stone and enlarged liver cause constant fever?
Hi my wife and son have low grade fever for more than a month. Several test conducted including blood test for typhoid, Malaria etc. Recently one ultra sound conducted for my wife where two results were found one was stone pieces in kidney and small increase size of lever. But my son does not any symptom of fever and having temp below 100 F. Wife is experiencing temp below 101F. Please suggest.
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she is suffering from urinary tractt infection proper antibiotic therapy should be taken dear.Tab cefixime 400mg twice dailytab calpol sos for fever
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What causes painful foot while walking with socks after surgery?
I m a 54 years I had surgery a week ago an I was there for 4 days , right after surgery they put these stockings/ socks on my feet an I felt like they were really bothering me. An now it is very painful to walk as my right foot hurts to the point I need a cane to walk
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hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As you mentioned the history you did not mention what surgery you have undergone. Also, to understand here is, the stockings are provided to avoid swelling of the lower limbs, i.e. legs. As due to lack of mobility post surgery with the age of 54 possibly hypertension, needs stockings to allow the proper venous return. Also, due to the lack of mobility which may lead to swelling may also, lead to Deep Vein thrombosis, so the stockings are just provided on a precautive.If you feel you can walk better and every hour, than you can discuss with your surgeon about not using the stockings. Also , based on the location where you have undergone the surgery will be important to understand here.You can take physical therapy for the foot and your pain will be reduced.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel
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Will low BP cause stomach pain? Feeling dizzy, uneasy, vomiting, took ORS
i am 38 years old female..this morning suddenly i got lil dizziness, and uneasiness.. i met the dr and he checked my BP and said your BP is low 100/70.. he gave me ORS.. and in the AN i got severe stomach ache and vomited once.. from then, im feeling lil ok.. but not abs normal.. will low BP cause stomach pain.. and i have obesity too..
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magicLow blood pressure should not cause abdominal pain. It can cause dizziness, palpitations , cold and clammy feeling, difficulty concentrating and shortness of breath.If you BP is normally higher then the lower BP may be related to your viral illness.For some persons this BP may be considered their normal reading.I hope this helps
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What causes tingling sensation in stomach before getting flu?
Hi, I'm a 23 year old female. Every single time the day before I get the flu (fever) I have this annoying feeling in my stomach. It feels like I have butterflies in my stomach, that feeling you get when you're nervous about something. It's just this tingling sensation. And everytime I have this feeling I know that I'm gonna have the fever the next time and everytime I do. How come? How's that possible and how does that work? I am really wondering as I've had it a couple of times already over the last few years. Thanks for your answer.
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Hi thanks for asking question in HCM.The flu infection can lead to headache, generalised bodyache , sore throat and vomitting ,diarrhea sometimes.Here you might have simple muscular pain over stomach area because of flu.Otherwise pain may be because of gastritis secondary to viral infection.For pain relief take simple analgesic.If pain continues and gastritis suspected then omeprazole is taken for few days.I dont think here much for worry about that.Just try to get recover from flu with more water,green vegetables,fruits etc.Avoid spicy food.As soon as flu over, pain will mostly subside.I hope my suggestion will help you.If still no benefit then further work up done.thanks
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Q. How can I overcome the warming effects of Ashwagandha?
Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old male. I started taking Ashwagandha 500 mg per day, a few months ago, and it improved my memory, attention, etc. But after a month, I began to have night sweats, agitation, weird sensations in the neck area and protruding eyes. I have read that Ashwagandha is excess pitta, I am new to ayurveda but also converted because Ashwagandha works wonders for me. I have some symptoms of overactive thyroid from it, but I really cannot quit it, because it has made me feel so good. It has improved my life considerably. I suffer from OCD combined with BDD (body dysmorphic disorder) and depression. I am not producing enough serotonin, and my receptors for serotonin are also dysfunctional. In the last ten years, I have tried to keep myself aloft without psychiatric medication. Because it was not successful in my case, and they have some unwanted secondary effects. I take Omega 3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, Inositol, 5-HTP and lately Ashwagandha, and I cannot have a decent life without these supplements. I will never quit Ashwagandha again; I really cannot live without it. I have tried ghee, but it is not cooling enough. I also tried taking Shatavari and Bacopa, but I have some weird feeling, so it is not working. I also tried Triphala and Amla for a month but was also feeling weird from it so gave it up. Now I take Ashwagandha on alternate days. Please help me adjust the warming effects of Ashwagandha.
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Hello. I can understand your concern. I have carefully read all the details provided by you and here is the solution. Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online -->
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What causes constant rise in ESR level?
hello , i am durgesh My Esr level in blood is increseing every year and dure to that my left knee ge swelled. any doc i refered they given many medicine even 2-3 times they took puss from the knee and 1 time i went for Arthroscopy operation. What is the cause of this??
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.This is caused by bacterial infection, usually staphyloccocus aureus which may be resiszant in your case and you need more powerful antibiotics and so called flow drainage of the knee since such infection may be very persistant despite antibiotics therapy.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.DR. Ivan Rommstein
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What is the treatment for dysphagia and difficulty in breathing?
I am a 13 year old girl and I m having trouble swallowing and breathing. When I swallow it feels like a lump blocking my throat and when I breathe it makes a sound, like a horse neighing. I am in the middle of a cold but this didn t happen the other days. I ve been taking my medicine and drinking plenty of water. What is this? And what can I do about it?
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Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems in relation with inflammation of voice box ( larynx ) most likely .* Recommended to consult an ENT specialist for the same .Hope this will help you for sure .Regards .
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Suggest remedy for abdominal pain and nausea in a child
I have a 9 year old son who is complaining of stomach nausea and he is sweating so bad that the pillow is wet. I ve never seen someone sweat this much. I took a glucose reading and his sugar is 127. He is not diabetic. Took is temperature and it is 96.8 so it s a little less than it should be. Should I be concerned at this point. He is resting now.
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Hi...by what you quote I feel that he might be having this severe pain due to a renal colic or kidney stone or a biliary colic. I suggest you consult your pediatrician regarding this. I suggest it is better to get an ultrasound abdomen done.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest treatment for chest pain
Dear Cardiologist,I have pain in ly chest. The pain comes suddenly. It can come back after a couple of days. A couple of days ago I went to see a doctor, he said that there seems nothing wrong with my heart. What does it mean if the chest pain continues?ps: there is also nothing with my longues.Regards,Zourab
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you have been to the doctor and he said that your lungs and heart are normal, no need to worry for major diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety related GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can also cause similar kind of left sided chest pain. So better to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Take proton pump inhibitors for GERD. Avoid hot and spicy food. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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