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What causes lump on the thigh?
Hi, I have had a hard lump on my inner thigh for about 6 months if not longer now, it has always been about the size of a small pea untill a couple of days when I woke up and it was slightly swollen and sore. I've just checked it again and it's now about the size of a grape and is getting sorer. I went to the doctors about it ages ago and they couldn't really diagnose anything and said to go back if it changes. I'm booking an appointment tomorrow but I'm sick with worry and could really do with some sleep tonight.... Could you help me please? I'm a 20 year old male.
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Hi,Good Evening.Thanks for the query to my HCM virtual-CLINIC.I studied your query in-depth.-In my opinion-You mostly have a TB-adenitis and needs to be investigated by FNAC biopsy,IGRA Test-(Interferron Gamma Release Test of blood),would confirm the TB.Other causes need to be differentiated-as infectious mono,LG.Remedy-Your family Doctor -would treat it with-Tb-NSAID -Anti-TB drugs for 6-18 mth time. -Hope this would help to resolve your groin-thigh- lump by discussing with your doctor.Wishing you fast-recovery.Wellcome to my HCM Clinic again.Good night.
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Could heaviness in chest and breathlessness be due to heart burn?
I feel like i may be having heartburn? But i have never had it before? I am 18 years old and for the past couple days especially during the night my chest feels almost as if a 400 pound man is sitting on top of my sternum and i really cannot breathe. I started taking prilosec OTC yesterday and regularly eating TUMS which has helped minimally. Do you think this is heart burn?
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Most likely it is doudenal ulcer. A duodenal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that occurs in the duodenum, the beginning of the small intestine. Peptic ulcers are eroded areas in the lining of stomach and duodenum, which result in abdominal pain, possible bleeding, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Characterstic feature of doudenal ulcer is that pain occurs during night time, a duodenal ulcer is usually caused by an infection with a germ (bacterium) called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), endoscopy should be done to rule out the site of ulcers. No its not heart burn its duodenal ulcers.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Ramesh Kumar
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What is a lump like thing on my chest?
Hi imsuffering a lump like thing on top ryt side of my chest near by shoulder wich gives pain , its frm 6months and 15 days it bursted out n puss keeps floeing with immense pain im even getting fever and lost 15kgs weight in 5monts and wen tested found ESR RATE 95MM, SUGGEST WHAT IT IS
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HI. This is more suggestive of tuberculosis. Please request your Doctor to get the biopsy done as also to do AFB staining of the pus and the tissues. I think it would also be helpful to do MRI to decide that there is no affection of the joint. Empirical treatment with anti-tubercular medicines can be started . and should help cure this. If this is diagnosed as TB , please see that you do not miss a single dose, you need to have a high protein diet.
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Does stress cause embryo transfer to fail?
Hello dr I hade et 5 days ago day 5 transfer very good quality embryo but on day 5 I got very stress out with some problem and cry alot and next morning when i boke up feel upper legs pain with some headach and light fever on and off for whole day and feel tired too. I want to know i still have some changes to get positive results pls let know... Thanks
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Hi, you do not worry at all, theses are not going to harm your pregnancy relaxed and try to be relaxed do your b HCG test day 15 of ET to confirm pregnancy.Good luck.
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What causes chest pain with shortness of breath?
I Have been feeling lethargic about 3 weeks now i have tachycardia with near syncopy and these episodes have been increasing I usually become very lethargic feeling before an episode and the lethergy will go away shortly after the episode but this lethargic feel is now not going away. I was having chest pain last week also with SOA But it would ease off with rest. I was wondering what or why this is going on.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pain, lethargy, shortness of breath, tachycardia etc are characteristic symptoms of heart diseases. So better to consult doctor and get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes anemia (low hemoglobin) and hypothyroidism can also cause similar symptoms. So get done thyroid function test (TSH, Free T3 and free T4) and hemoglobin estimation.Don't worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright. But first diagnose your self and then start appropriate treatment. 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 swelling on penis head post circumcision?
Hi, I am 18 and just had a circumcision done 2 days ago. Between the cut line and the head I have a lot of swelling occurring, more on one side than the other. It is not bleeding nor is there puss evident. is this uneven swelling normal or is it the start of infection? Should I be wearing loose or tight underwear for support? Is there anything I should do to help in reducing the scar?
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Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIN short: Swelling may be due to surgery(post op)Explanation: Swelling may be present after surgery over there for many days. It requires time to heal. Just you have to maintain personal hygiene so that the wound do not get infected. You can wear loose cloth with a scrotal support for your comfort.
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Kidney removed due to cancer, pus leaking from incision, sever pain. Infection?
My wife had a kidney removed due to cancer and the incision poped open leaking a larg amount og puss. We are now wet to dry packing the wound per her Dr. the past week s gause has been green when removed, and is getting worse looking. Her Dr. has implied that all is well and her severe pain where the kidney was is not real. Her pain is severe enough that she cant sleep. Dr refuses pain meds. Is it possable there may be a infection in the void where the kidney was, or could the pus cause this much pain?
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Good Day!A large amount of pus and an open incision site simply means a SURGICAL SITE INFECTION. If you think the condition is getting worse like having more pain, pus amount not getting lesser, or development of fever, I would suggest getting a CT SCAN of the abdomen to rule out abscess collection in the renal fossa and a broad spectrum antibiotic. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: I would gladly help you. Best wishes.
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Is it normal symptoms to have earache and painful rashes with chicken pox?
my four year old has chickenpox, she came out in the rash yesterday, i have given her calpol and priton, which was advised by the chemist, also camiline cream, but she is complaing that the spots hurt, she also has earache and feels sick, is this normal?
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Hi,I suggest you to get back to us with an image of the child with the so-called chicken pox skin lesions. I am telling this because we need to first ascertain the diagnosis of chickenpox and then suggest you accordingly. Please do not apply any cream or lotion over the body as it might cause of the skin lesions to spread fast. Earache and sensation of nausea are quite common in any viral illness and chickenpox is also a viral illness.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sumanth
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What causes bleeding and abdominal pain after taking unwanted 72?
at 4th day of my mensturation i have sexintercourse with ma patner .but due to unwanted of pregnancy i have taken tab. unwanted 72 on the next day day so now after 5 days i have bleedg ang slight abdomen pain....i feel fear and anxiety please help me out.my age -26yrs,height-154cm,weight-47kg,medical history-oesophagitis,migraine and sinusitis<br
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Hallow Dear,Please shirk off all the anxiety off your mind. On fourth day of the menstrual cycle, egg is not present to get fertilized. Egg is released 14 days prior to the next menses. Therefore sex on 4th day of the menses is absolutely safe as far as the possibility of pregnancy is concerned. There was no necessity of Unwanted 72 to protect this intercourse. Unwanted 72 contains Levonorgestrel which is a Progestational medicine. Hence few days after these pills, some amount of bleeding is known. You need not be concerned about it. Slight abdominal pain also can be safely ignored as related to menses. It will subside within a day or so. If it persists or becomes intolerable, you may report to your Gynaecologist. If you wish, you can take some Paracetamol product to get relief from the pain. Moreover, your next menses also may be delayed due to Unwanted 72 pills. Please be patient. I hope this de-stresses you.Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Suggest treatment for degenerative spine disease
Hi, I was diagnosed with degenerative spine disease about the time I hit puberty. I am now 53 years old. I have no vertebral height in my lumbar spine, SI joint deterioration and (gets so boring cataloguing the stuff) blah, blah, blah. Of late, I am having some sciatic pain, but am primarily plagued by tingling and discomfort in my feet and calves. I am a long-time yoga practitioner and receive acupuncture weekly for pain management. I am in search of an exercise to relieve my symptoms. Thank you. Cynthia Tidrick
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Kindly do williams exercises after meeting a physiotherapist that will reduce your problemsOr meet an orthopaedician and furthur investigate ur spind condition
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How long does hairline radial fracture take to heal?
i had fallen on my right palm n now i have hairline radial fracture. no pain in elbow but on wrist n forearm too much pain while twisting. dr advised sling and pain killer n he said it will heal no worry. 3 weeks now not much pain relief while twisting. how long will it take? is caste necessary/
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Hello, As post hairline fracture the healing process is up to 4-6 weeks of the upper limb based on the type and location of the fracture. You shouldn't perform movements like supination and pronation as this will lead to pulling over the origin and insertion of the supinator muscle. Due to which the healing will be delayed and the pain will not subside. I will advice to not do more movements of the limb and allow the sling to be on. Do hot water fermentation if the pain is constant. 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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Will doing exercises and yoga regain the reduced L5-L4?
sir, my l5l4 is reduced, for last 10 years. some time i cant move also that time i have to lay down in upward positon for 1 to 2 days. After taking injection and tablets I can stand up. My question is that can I regain that reduced gap by exercises and Yoga. Or I have to go for surgery?
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Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Unfortunately there is no way to regain that reduced gap by exercise of Yoga. But physical exercise and Yoga can help reinforce your back muscles and correct your posture. This will help reduce the back muscle spasms and thus reduce the pain. Surgery is not a definitive solution too. You may still experience chronic back pain after surgery. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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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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Q. Will irregular period affect my fertility?
Hi doctor,I am having irregular periods since six months. My age is 25. My period lasts for only one or two days with brown blood discharge. My weight is 100 kg and height is 5'6".
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Hi. All these problems of periods are due to overweight. Your expected weight is around 55 kg to 60 kg. It is easy to say just to reduce. But, it is quite impossible to reduce so much. Please put some effort to do it for at least 2 to 5 kg per month. It is a start. Reduce all high calories diet and junk bakery food. But, you should not fast. Have regular exercise, especially for the middle segment of the body like aerobics or brisk walk. All the fat in the body gets converted to hormones. You would have seen big men having breast as their fat is producing the female hormone. This hormone will affect the normal cycle of ovulation, and you will not get the periods regularly. Your fat distribution will be mainly around mid-segment such as thighs, breast, back and hip, but not below knees and elbows. Also, there will be black discoloration behind the neck, side of breast and inner aspect of thighs. Kindly get a scan to check polycystic ovaries. In the meantime, also check your empty stomach early morning, thyroid profile and serum prolactin. These hormones can also affect your periods and can be corrected. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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What is the cause of lower abdominal pain after lifting heavy weights regularly?
I am a male 53 yes old I just had a colon test done last week and I am still having lower abdomen pains I went back to work the next day to do the same thing I do every day I make mixes for a bakery and lift 100 lbs per 30 seconds I keep having this lower abdomen hurting and never hurt there before.
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I THINK YOUR DIEASES DIFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS ARE:1.COLITIS2 HERNIAGO FOR THESE TEST: ULTRASOUND,PHYSICAL EXMINATION , COLONOSCOPY
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Suggest treatment for mid back pain after injury
I was hit with extreme ferocity almost 7 years ago and was knocked to the cement floor. I injured L3-S1. I have rods in back at L5-S1; however I had laminectomy w/o fusion from L3-L5. My mid back hurts terribly. I was diagnosed with a chest wall contusion and now have scare in my lungs.My midspine vertebrae are now moving closer to my front. I was told my spinal cord is ok. The pain is becoming excruciating. What can be done?
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Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.As you mentioned you had an injury 7 years ago and for which you under went a surgery. Now, since you have a pain in your mid back region , I will suggest you to take some ultrasound therapy via the physical therapist. Also you need to do regular breathing exercises, As breathing exercise is not only going to move the rib cage but also the thoracic vertebrae as well.As your spinal is ok, may be your physician must have told you this, we need to look for the exercise rehabilitation which can help ease the pain.As you should know that the thoracic vertebrae which is your mid back region, this vertebrae do not have much movements except for a few degree of movement. You must be having a paraspinal muscle spasm which can be helped with ultrasound therapy, Physical therapist will perform this. Post that a rehabilitation plan to be implemented in two formats1. short term goals2. long term goals.Short term goals,Reduce the painimprove respirationincrease strength in upper and lower limbsLong term goalsFocus on core stabilityImprove shoulder girdle musclesStrengthen the spinal musclesOn the long term goals, You need to keep practicing this exercises as you should always safe guard your spine.Due to the injury of the past, The physics of the load bearing spine has been modified. So a proper care is always a good way to good healthI hope to see you cheerful soonRegardsJay Indravadan Patel
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Suggest dosage of Epilex Chrono for epilepsy in a child
my child is an epileptic patient taking Epilex chrono-200 at morning one tablet &Epilex chrono -500 at night one tablet since 2 years before.Now val poric acid level is 100%. My question is this dose will continue or not? If this dose keep continue what would be the problem?
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Hi, This dose will continue at the mean time, but over years and as your child grows up, you can decrease this dose. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Q. I have deranged triglycerides and HDL. Why?
Hi doctor, My cholesterol is 170, triglycerides are 293, HDL 24 and LDL 107, non-HDL cholesterol 143. What measures should I take and when should I repeat my test?
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Hello. I have gone through your report, and especially your triglycerides and HDL are deranged. These are not immediately life-threatening but may be harmful in long term. Firstly, I guess this was a fasting sample even without tea in the morning, if not then you should get it repeated with absolute fasting of at least eight hours as it can falsely elevate triglycerides. Next thing, you should have a period of 2 to 3 months with a healthy lifestyle before starting medicines as medicine may reduce triglycerides but it will again rise after you stop medicines. So maintenance is important with lifestyle changes. So, you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty oily and a high-calorie diet. Avoid free sugar, cola drink, and other beverages. Plenty of green leafy vegetables. Reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, non-vegetarian especially meat and chicken, if any. Most important are the exercise to burn your lipids, so should have at least 30 minutes a day and at least five days a week of exercise like brisk walking or running according to your capacity. After 2 to 3 months of a healthy lifestyle, repeat lipid profile and see for the changes. If there is no response then you may take medicines like Fenofibrate.
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Q. Are there any chances of pregnancy after using both condom and I-pill?
Hi doctor, I had my periods on the 31st of last month. Then, I had sex on the 26th with protection. I also used emergency pill. When will I get my next periods? Are there any chances of pregnancy? Please explain me.
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Hi. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
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How shall i prevent pimples on face and back ?
i have many pimples on my face and on my back ,i am 21 years old ,what should i do?
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Hello tinku, Pimples can occur due to many reasons like skin problems,hormonal problems etc.The actual cause of your pimples need to be assessed first.You will need to see a dermatologist for that.But you can keep your oily skin clean,unclogged pores to avoid facial pimples.However,if you have pimples on the back,i would think there is a hormonal problem here.
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Is diarrhea with yellow, foul smelling stools in a child a cause for concern?
My 4 1/2 year old son developed diarrhea 3 days ago. I assumed it was just gastrointeritis. The stool is yellow snd very foul smelling. Is this color typical of stomach bug or should I be concerned? How long should I expect the diarrhea to last? Thanks
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron as prescribed by your paediatrician.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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Suggest a remedy for fungal infection on the thighs and scrotum
I have fungal infection according to my research it is Tinea cruris in the inside of my thigh and on my scrotum. Sometime I do get pimples around my infected area. It has been present for over 10 years now. I have been taking terbin and sebifin ointment from time to time when the infection worsens. How do i get rid of this fungal infection permanently?
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Hi thanks for asking question in HCM.Whenever you are infected with fungi apply local antifungal ointment over it that you have mentioned.After treating infection preventive care has to be taken.here is few suggestion.Wear clean cloths and undergarments.Wash cloths in warm water if feasible.Make affected area clean with taking proper bath and keep that area dry.Moisture aggravate fungal infection.Warm water bath helpful.especially salt added war water helpful for bathing.Take healthy nutritional diet with more fruits and vegetables.Garlic, cocconut oil,onion like foos found to be helpful.Olive leaf paste made by water can be applied over affected area,found useful in few study.If severe fungal infection oral antifungal tablet can be taken.My suggestion will surely help you.
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Why causes dry mouth condition in active and healthy individual?
about 4 weeks ago I suddenly developed a dry mouth condition. I have no idea how or why this has happened. Can you help me understand what might be the root cause? I am not elderly, do not take medications, I eat well, hydrate well, exercise, and basically lead a very active and healthy life. I would like to know what your thoughts are about this. Thanks.
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the dry mouth could be because of reduced salivary secretion secondary to any obstruction in the salivary gland duct due to stones within the duct or gland. consult a oral physician to rule out the causes. you can take ultrasound and radiographs. you can use artificial salivary substitutes like wet mouth gel after consulting the physician, drink lot of water ad keep sipping the water. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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How serious is staph infection while suffering from COPD and bronchitis?
My 31 yr old son w/ COPD is in ICU , intubated w/ pneumonia ,type A flu and bronchitis and they did a bronchoscopy and found staph infection how serious is this they just started a new antibiotic in addition to the round of antibiotics and tamaflu they ve been using.What are his chances and how serious is this ?ps I am a single mom on food share assistance ,I earned 5000.00 last yr do not have any extra $ at this time
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Hi,Welcome to HCM.Hospital associated pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity in hospital ICUs. The seriousness of his illness depends on the predisposing factors like COPD and bronchitis and within how many days did the pneumonia develop. Early onset pneumonias have a better prognosis. Staphylococci are the most common pathogens causing hospital associated pneumonia and are usually MRSA types. Such staphylococci are usually multi drug resistant. Combination therapy as prescribed by his doctors is the right choice. Wishing him a speedy recovery.Thanks.
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What is the dosage of medication for bad breath?
Hi Dr. Santhosh...My name is Nasser, its about my 5 years old girl baby who sometimes show-up with bad breath and then I could see her tong white colored. Pharmacist said just give B-complex to cure this; gave me Becosules syrup. Kindly tell me is this medicin safe in general for a 5-years old and then I am not sure of the quantity. Hopefully 5ml is OK...?Much obliged to you for your answer.Good day...
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Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Five year old babies eat candies as well as other snacks in between meals and usually do not wash the mouth.They sometimes neglect brushing teeth also and hence they develop bad breath.Attend to their oral hygiene carefully and make them gargle with listerene mouth gargling solution 2 times daily and if possible avoid candies and snacks frequently.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics
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Is difficulty in breating due to overexertion of the body?
I am having breathing problems It seems like I have difficulty getting a full breath to exhale. I went to urgent care and then they sent me to hospital and all the tests they did were normal. blood, EKG, a little abnormality in EKG and I am scheduled for a Echo Stress test. Previously I had a regular Echo on carotid artery and it showed I was 50% blocked in both the left and right. I am 68 year old otherwise healthy about 103 lbs 5'2''. I am on Prolia for osteoporosis and take calcium and I was dancing the night when this started. I do ballroom dancing and rhythm dancing. Could this be from overexertion. Oh yes the X-ray was clear but it did appear the lungs were overinflated.
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Hello, According to the chest X-ray result, you should do a Spirometry test for the overdistention of the lungs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
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Can extreme cold cause gum aches?
I live in northern Minnesota so am exposed to cold weather quite a bit. When I have been outside, without my mouth covered, my teeth and sometimes my gums ache. It isn't the same teeth all the time nor the same spot on the gums. It is random but very painful and sensitive. I have seen my dentist who says my teeth are very healthy and has no explanation for what I am feeling. It has become quite debilitating. I had polio as a child and wonder if there is some connection. I also have a slight, undiagnosed, case of renauds ( spelling?) in a couple of my toes, just in the winter, and wonder if there could be a connection to that?
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Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. Actually extreme cold does not cause pain in gums but it definitely causes pain in the teeth. In your case it can be possible that your teeth might be slightly attrited and now they are sensitive to cold.Better that once you should start with a desenditizing toothpaste.Hope it will help you.
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Suggest treatment for stomach upset and fever in children
My daughter is 9 years old and has complained of a upset (rumbling) stomach and a headache all day. She is now showing signs of a fever 101 degrees. She also showed me a red spot about 1-1/2 to 2 in diameter, raised on the skin of her left rib cage area.
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Hello,It could be a viral fever or a viral exanthema or a viral hemorrhagic fever or toxic urticaria. 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. Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide you better.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
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How to treat a pus filled sore toe due to wearing a steel toe shoe?
My husband wears steel toe boots, when he does he gets a sore between one of his toes. It's gotten deep, and puse is comming out. The toe has turned red and I'm sure it's infected. If we soak it in warm water and take some antibiotics, think we came fix this? It's about a Half inch circle that's pretty deep. I put gauze between it to soak up the puse.
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Hello,Welcome to HCM,With the history and the symptoms it looks like your husband is having infected toe nails. As the pus is coming out of the wound it suggests that your husband is having bacterial infection.It requires a course of broad spectrum antibiotics and to maintain proper wound hygiene by daily dressing of wound.Your husband should protect the wound by avoiding friction caused by the steel shoe and injuries by other means.The wound will take some time to heal as there is a loss of tissues because of infection, with proper drugs and wound dressing the symptoms will improve.Thank you.
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What causes disoriented feeling while on Azithromycin for bronchitis symptoms?
I have been taking arythromycin 5 day dose pack for bronchitis. I was to take dose 4 last night but missed the pill. The miss was intentional because I was wondering if I was continuing to feel bad because of a side effect of the medicine. It was never established as to whether the bronchitis is viral or bacterial. It did seem to make me feel better initially. What should I do? My scheduled time to have taken pill #4 was to have. Been 10:30 last night. It is now 4:51 am following that 10:30 pm time.
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Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* If any of the drug side effect usually it appears within certain hours of first dose consumption .* So , if you had consumed certain doses and then this happen , you have to consult physician to check out for the reason of disoriented feeling which may vary from - dehydration - altered electrolyte balances - low blood sugar - low blood pressure - others .Hope this will help you .Welcome for further guidance .Regards dear .
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What causes a sudden elevation in the heart rate in an elderly person?
I am 75 and had bypass surgery in 2009. I am very active. I run 3 days per week and bike other days. My heart beat is regularly 50 beats per minute and very steady. I was checking my rate in bed 5 minutes ago and noticed lots of double beats. Is there a problem?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that heart rate is ever changing phenomena depending on your activity level, emotional stress and physiological changes. Considering your age it’s advisable for you to get and ECG and Echocardiography done to evaluate if there is any underlying cardiac disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What to do if am thinking like something unpleasant will happen to the family like plane crash etc.,?
hi im noela im 34 yr old marred and having 2 boys one is 5 yr and auther is 2 yr. Im leading good happylife, my problem is i imagen thinks like if we alla go out in car i thinkthat what will happen if we met an accident or if we go in flite i thing whwt will happen if the filt is crashed and we go under water and what will 2 sons do under the water. i imagen how will thy hug me and cryetc.. i dont know what to doplease help me.
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Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.From what you have stated it is quite clear that you are having a depressive episode. Depression can occur with regular stress and it can also occur biologically without any stress as well. You need proper treatment for the same. There are various effective therapies for depression like fluoxetine, venlafaxine, bupropion, mirtazapine or escitalopram and they are all very effective and mostly safe. You may also require some benzodiazepines like clonazepam or lorazepam for a short period like 2-3 weeks to reduce the anxiety and help with your sleep. If you are averse to the drug therapies then there is also an option of cognitive behavioural therapy. This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
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Q. What is that white spot present between my upper and lower wisdom teeth?
Hello doctor, From the last three months, I have a constant pain on the right side of my mouth. I believe the pain was similar to when someone has an erupting wisdom tooth, but I am not 100 % sure. When I looked in the mirror with a flashlight, I found a tiny white spot in the area between my right upper and lower wisdom teeth. I had this spot for at least 4 or 5 days, and then gradually it subsided within a week or so. After a week, when I took a look, that white spot was gone but the little surrounding area had become white. This white area got bigger with time. I visited a dental surgeon in a top hospital, who visually examined the area and asked me to get an OPG done. The OPG report suggested impacted wisdom tooth. The doctor said the white area was caused by trauma from the friction of the two wisdom teeth on that side with the skin. I was not very convinced and visited another dental surgeon, who also said more or less the same thing, after examining and going through the OPG. As per his advice, I got both wisdom teeth extracted. The white area has remained till this date, not the initial white dot which had disappeared within 5 to 6 days as mentioned above. I could not open my mouth properly for few days after the extraction, but when I finally did, everything appeared normal. Since then, I have not had any oral or dental issues. It is to be noted that neither doctor had seen the first tiny white dot or spot since I had met them after it was gone and when the surrounding area was white. I have attached some photos here, and the photos marked 1 and 2 show the first white dot. While the remaining show the condition after this spot disappeared. I request your thoughts and opinion about the issue detailed above. Could the original white spot be an ulcer or canker sore? If yes, what could have been the possible cause? Is a single canker sore cause of worry? Can it indicate some very serious underlying condition? I have read on the internet that mouth ulcers normally occur on the inside of cheeks, tongue, and lips. Can it occur in the area where the spot appeared? If it had been a mouth ulcer, is it possible that the ulcer affected the area in a way which caused a trauma resulting in the white area? I request a detailed response to the above at the earliest, please.
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Hi. Thank you for your query. I have seen all the attached photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a maxillofacial prosthodontist online -->
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How safe is Nitro patch for raising heart beat?
I've 41 years female on Nitro patch for my heart speeding up and Opana for back pain, blood presser meds.Latley I've experincing and high pitch sound in both ears,Vision problems, heart beating so fast at night I can't sleep day or night I've been living off of sleeping tylenol because I feel as if I'm on this rollercoster ride. When I'm trying too sleep at night I can feel my heart beat in my throat. My speech is horrible when I'm talking I can't get everything out. I am ADHD but I took myself off the meds years ago because of my back injury because of all the meds I'm on now, I feel sweaty, clammy. Any ideas? .
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Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and would explain that Nitro patch is not the best medication for tachycardia (increased heart rate). Besides it can cause low blood pressure and aggravate this clinical situation. Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. I recommend consulting with a specialist of this field to help you manage anxiety. I would also advise a close monitoring of your blood pressure and discuss with your doctor the possibility of stopping using Nitro patch (if you do not have coronary artery disease). Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri
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What causes burning sensation in the ribs cage?
i am feeling burning sensation below of my ribs cage, I am 38 years old having weight 70 kg , I am taking breakfast and dinner only not lunch and feeling burning sensation every time below my ribs and doctor has prescribed me Rablet D Cap and Lesuride Tab, what is the use of these medicine
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it could be spondylosis in your lumber vertebra L4/5 which shows increased radiation to foot with stress relax ,avoid jumping and stay warmi do not see the need for further investigation Good Luck
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What causes numbness on the tongue after drinking coffee?
When I drink anything with coffee in it my tongue starts to go numb and feeling like it is swelling. I enjoy ice caps so i tried to make one at home to make sure it wasnt something added to it like a fake sugar.I don't know is someone can be allergic to coffee. It affects my tongue and it makes me feel a bit sick.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your explanation it looks like an allergic reaction, and if it occurs everytime you take coffee then it can be probably due to allergic reaction to coffee only. So my suggestion is that for a confirmation you should consult an Emergency room or an Allergist and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and a blood test can be done to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms. Of it is allergy to coffee then taking coffee and other foods containing coffee should be avoided. For now also you should avoid taking coffee and if the tongue is swollen you should take anti allergic medicine like Levocetrizine as too much swelling of tongue can cause choking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora
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What causes diarrhea with blood , fever and vomiting?
Hi, may I ansA 4 year old girl presents at the emergency room with bloody diarrhea, fever and vomitting. The child s mother reports that the child has had these symptoms for about 24 hours and she has not passed any urine for about 12 hours. The child is enrolled in a day care and the group had recently made a field trip to a fast food place to learn about different jobs. The children had a lunch of ground beef, fries, and cola after the meeting with different workers. This field trip was 4 days earlier on Friday. The child had a temperature of 390C and showed physical signs of dehyrdation. Blood samples drawn showed evidence of greatly reduced kidney function and lysed red blood cells. What is your diagnosis? wer your health queries right now ?
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Hi, By what you say this looks like acute dysentery bacterial infection. She will require antibiotic therapy with Cefixime and keep her well hydrated.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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What does lump behind head indicate?
My 19 yr old sister has a golfball sized lump at the back of her head. At the base of the skull, top of the neck. I was brushing her hair when I noticed and started rubbing it. My sister also noticed and said it felt strange for me to touch it. She knew it was there, said it had been there for a long time and that she thought it was normal. I m wondering if we should be concerned.
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Hii appreciate your concernLooking at your history there could be two possibilities either sebaceous cyst nape of the neck or a dermoid cyst scalp I would like further information to help you better like duration since it has present size slipping signcough impulse presence of punctumplease visit a surgeon for detailed examination and confirmation of diagnosis Hope I have answered your questionthanks for using HCMgood luck
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Is taking an EEG during pregnancy safe for the mother and baby?
Hello. I am 4 months pregnant and have had 10 seizures in the past 2 months. I've seen my regular neurologist but I'm not 100% comfortable with his diagnosis and such, so I am looking for a 2nd Opinion elsewhere. If it came down to it, would a EEG be safe for me and my baby?
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Hi, You did good by seeing your Neurologist and I agree with your plan to take a second opinion if you have any doubts. I don't have your past history so can't comment on the diagnosis but I can tell you that if needed you can have an EEG in pregnancy without any potential risk to you or your baby. Having seizures & not taking any treatment are rather harmful situations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What causes itchy and spreading lumps on stomach, back and chest?
I have these lumps all around my skin on my stomach, back and chest, they seem to reproduce and spread all over my body for 3 to 4 years. Everytime I feel stressed some of these tend to get itchy. Would anyone know what these are? I'm really worried. Thanks.
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Hi.Welcome to HCM.These may be fat lumps / lipoma. If they are not increasing too rapidly or very big size no need to worry. But itching is not seen commonly. You should show once surgeon for confirmation. If you can upload photo I can suggest diagnosis.Regards.
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Why do I feel like something moving in my lower abdomen?
Hi, I am 40 years old man. I feel something is moving in my lower abdominal for almost 2 weeks and this bother me, i saw my family dr and he said it could be related to my IBS. however, the medicine that he gave me didnt work out after few days yet. What this could be?
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Hello,Welcome to HCM.This seems to to gas moving around.Drink lot of fluids.Your diet should be full of fibers, like green vegetables and fruits.Avoid aerated drinks, tea coffee, spicy food and alcohol.Take mild laxative if constipated.You can take Tablet Pantoprazole with domperidone.Good Luck.
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Q. Suffering from sore throat with post nasal drip and lymph node enlargement. What is causing it?
Hi doctor, I am 19 years old and from the last two years, my sore throat is not going away. I am having a lot of post nasal drip. I tried taking OTC anti-histamines, nothing helped. Today I noticed a hard lump under the chin at right side right at the point where throat begins. What is causing it?
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Hello. The symptoms listed by you point to chronic tonsillopharyngitis mostly secondary to the post nasal drip. Delving into the details, the constant post nasal drip is causing inflammation of the posterior pharyngeal wall and the tonsils in the throat. When these get infected the adjacent lymph node (the jugulodigastric node), palpable under the angle of the jaw where the throat begins, gets swollen. I checked the picture you have sent. It shows enlarged tonsils with granular congestion of posterior pharyngeal wall. We need to investigate you as to why there is chronic tonsillopharyngitis. We must evaluate the cause for post nasal drip. Most probably the post nasal drip could be due to some inflammation inside the sinuses. To rule out the same we must do a non-contrast CT scan of paranasal sinuses. At the same time, it will be prudent to get a monospot and streptoccal test done for the throat. Routine blood investigations will be helpful to check for agranulocytosis, infectious mononucleosis, lymphocytosis, anemia, etc. In the meantime, avoid spicy and cold food products. Desist from smoking and drinking. Drink plenty of fluids. I suggest you take a course of anti-inflammatory medicines, Chymotrypsin-Trypsin-Bromelain, taken twice daily in empty stomach for five days. I would also suggest taking Omeprazole 40 mg twice daily before meals for 10 days. In the meantime, you would get the tests done and get back to us with the reports. If the diagnosis is in the lines that I have thought, you would require treatment for the sinusitis which would remove the causative factor for chronic tonsillitis. In any case, the investigations will help us arrive at the most decisive diagnosis. Do revert back for further support and help.
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Are there any rehab programs for SLE, antiphospholipid syndrome and myocarditis?
My daughter has SLE and antiphospholipid syndrome and myocarditis...are there any rehab programs out there to help get her back on track...something that can push her physically and monitor her to make sure she is not making things worse...we have thought about Cleveland clinic...but wondered about others.
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Dear Madam, In my opinion cleveland clinic will be a good option for rehabilitation , it is one of the biggest centres. Dr. Shruti
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What can cause small cramps in thighs and hands for person having gallstones, bipolar and adhd?
Bruisinghi im 20 im 5ft 7 and 96kg (i know my weight is high but ive lost 26kg so far) i have gallstones, bipolar and adhd.latelg ive been sick alot i coughed up.blood.the other week had a blood nose the other night and i never get them and think i may have passed blood in my urine the next morning. im covered in bruises all over my legs and arms thighs even had one on my breast. i feel kight headed alot and always have a head ache. ive had several blood tests over the last few.days the doctors said they are fine but my white cell blood count is up but they think thats normal for me due to my records? im fairly dark under my eyes and my dad reckons my skin has been going yellow and that it does when im sick his does too when his heart is playing up. ive been getting sharp small.sized several cramps rapidly in the front of my thighs and my hands and feet have been cramping frequently. im also constantly nauseas and tired
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HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you should get your hemogram and urine test done. The symptoms, which you have mentioned, are towards anemia. That may be due to some internal bleeding. You can also go for stool examination to rule out gastro-intestinal bleeding. Consult a physician for proper management.Thanks
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Is butter milk, vegetables,fruits,and my breast feeding the right way of feeding for a 10th month old baby?
my baby age is 10th month,this is summer ryt,i am feedind daily sabudana,butter milk, vegetables,fruits,nd my breast feeding,am i feeding my baby in a ryt way are not?tell me how to increase my baby heigt how to contact you daily if any doubts comes for me?
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Hi dear,I understand your concern. I suggest you - add egg,curd or panir,dahi or yogurt,porridge,olive oil,meat,fish for normal growthHope I answered your to your question Wish your baby grow quickly
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How to treat a swelling in collar bone area?
Hi! I have gel like swelling in collar bone area and in line with the centre of my throat( swelling there too. My neck feels very stiff and painful and fat:( Also pain on the bone in the back of neck where your shoulders begin( in the centre) not sure what that big bone is called? Lol!
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Hi,Only important part is get aspiration of that swelling and then diagnosis is made under microscope.Till then have tab.aceclofenac100mg +serratiopeptidase15mg thrice a day by prescription.Thanks,Dr. CHANDER MOHAN SINGH.
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Why am I coughing even after taking Cheratussin and zpak for asthma?
I have the flu w/asthma and was prescribed Cheratussin AC (bronchitis) and Zpak but am still coughing. I was trying to see what the dosage for an adult may be. Mine is 5ml every 8 hrs. I tried looking it up and that seems to be the children s dosage. It was not my regular doctor, but a walk in clinic PA. I am thinking of switching to plan Robitussin or Robitussin DM at night. Please advise
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Hi, Cheratussin AC and Robitussin contain codeine and guaifenesin as principle actives.I usually prescribe it at a dose of 10 ml every 8 hours until symptoms improve. I also advise to: - drink more water- do gargle with water and salt- keep good oral hygiene- take acetaminophen/ibuprofen for the pain or feverAll the best!Dr.Albana
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What should be dome when child accidentally bumps his head?
My one year old son just bumped his head into a pulled out drawer. He hit near his temple. He held his breathe briefly and cried for about a minute. He then seemed fine. An hour later he has some mild swelling where he hit his head. He is acting fine in every other way.
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Hi,Welcome to HCM,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.cold compression with ice, Brufen syrup in case of pain, pediatrician consultation in severe pain, fits, vomiting or loss of consciousness.Hope, I have answered your query, all the best, take care.
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What causes lump in neck while having diabetes?
Why do I now have a small lump in neck by jaw.Was treated yesterday for outer ear infection with drops. Pain hasn't gone away. Still have a slight fever. Head feels like its going to explode. 51 yr old female , history high bp, high choles.. heart attack a yr ago.. weigh 168 lbs, diabetic ..
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your small lumps is enlarged lymphnode. Mostly it is due to reactive hyperplasia of lymphnode as a result of some infection in draining area. You should take a course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What is the treatment of dizziness in old age ?
I often get dizzy spells but am 68 on blood pressure meds. Was diagnosed with Tia's 5 yrs ago and quit smoking. Last check up all tests were good. Today along with dizzy spell the left side of my tongue started tingling like when your hand or foot go to sleep.
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Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you! Your symptoms could be suggestive of vertebro-basilar insufficiency or TIA. I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG- a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards! Dr. Aida Quka, Neurologist
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Should further tests be done for left atrial enlargement?
Hi Doctor,My mother is 62 years old and patient of hypertension for past 20 years. She underwent ecg today and the report says possible left atrial enlargement. Is there significant abnormality in the report and is there a need to undergo further tests?attached is the ecg report
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Hi, ECG has not reached me. It does not appear to be a correct thing. Left atrial enlargement doesn’t occur in isolation. We should look for LVH. If I can see her I shall solve her problem. In the meantime, her BP should be kept under check. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. R.S. Gulati, General & Family Physician
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How to monitor heart condition at home?
My father had a heart attack just the other day, it happens frequently, I would just like to know if there is any way he can check at home if his heart is ok? He doesn't have money for a doctor and I'm living too far from him to help directly... Please help
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Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. I would like to provide you only with the medical side of your concern, as I cannot speak about other administrative things. There is a window period after a heart attack that is accompanied with the highest risk of complications. A after heart attack patient, even at his best looking condition, can produce these complications, because the damaged part of the heart muscle goes through some gradual changes which start to happen 30 minutes after the attack up to six weeks, when this process is completed, and, finally, the previously normal tissue of the heart is replaced with non-functional scar tissue. This window is known to be 7-10 days counted from day one of the heart attack. These complications are sometimes serious and potentially life-threatening. Therefore, as a cardiologist, I would strongly recommend that he should be hospitalized in a specialized intensive cardiac care unit for further monitoring and treatment. Everyone can always take the risk and go home the day after the heart attack. But, it is a risk I would not recommend to anyone, both as a person and, especially, as a cardiologist. I hope this answers your query. Wish him a good health. Kind regards, Dr. Meriton
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Suggest treatment for visible veins with chest pain
I can see my pulse in three different areas of my right hand one spot on the left of my wrist and two on the right. And one spot on my right palm. I have also had some chest pains alternating between the left and right areas of my chest. Never both sides at the same time. Not sure if the two are related, should I seek medical attention?
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Hi ThereAfter reading your query first of all i want to assure you that having visible pulsations in some parts of the body is all normal. these are due to the superficial veins or some superficial artery branches pulsating there. So dont worry.Now regarding you chest pain it does not look like a cardiac pain. I would like to suggest you to get an ECG and a Chest X ray done or else you can take a simple PARACETAMOL tablet twice daily for 3 days hopefully it will settle the pain.No hurry for a urgent medical attention.Good Luck
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What causes a hole in the heart?
hi i need advice, if i have a hole in my heart that has never needed treatment and only means i have to take anti biotics if i wanted a tatto or to have surgury can i 1 experiment sexually with women, ie have sex, and 2 use substances likeweed and peyote
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hello,Hole in heart is birth defect.Depending on location and size of defect you may need surgery or device closure.I need to know the level of pressure in your lungs before guiding regarding intake of certain sex stimulants.However you may use Viagra if you are not on any heart medications,My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
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Three year old has red eyes with allergies
Is it ok to use cleareyes (i.e. visine) on my three year old?--she has allergies...hayfever, etc.
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Is it ok to use cleareyes (i.e. visine) on my three year old?--she has allergies...hayfever, etc.
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Should i be worried about the stiffness in wrist after a fracture?
I broke my wrist and I just got my cast off after 5 weeks and one with a back slab! Movement is coming back it s the 4th day today my thumb is still stiff and on occasions my wrist still hurts but I m more worried that I can t physically make my wrist turn so that my palm is facing upwards! Is this normal?
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Hello, It is very normal to be stiff after being treated in a cast. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple months to resolve. However, with non-operatively treated wrist fractures, there is a risk of rupturing the thumb extensor tendon, meaning that you would loose the ability to straighten out your thumb. This risk is low, but it does happen, but if you are able to straighten out your thumb then there is nothing to worry about. The loss of turning your wrist upwards, also known as supination is normal, but you might not ever get it all back, it just depends on how bad your break was, and your natural individual body response. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Daniel Richard Paull, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Is the pain below the belly button due to appendicitis?
Hi I don't know what to do, I am very worried. I've had stomach pain below my ribcage to about 3 fingers from belly button on the right side. Its been constant for almost 14 hours now. Is it appendicitis? I hope you can help me.. Thank you for your time..Janene
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Hi...it can be...but can also be due to acute gastritis... take a ppi or an antacid to see if it resolves...if it does then continue the ppi for a week...if its appendicitis the pain will eventually shift in a day or two to right lower abdomen with fever and vomiting...Dr. Ashish Verma
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What causes abdominal pain, distention, bloating, discomfort and bruising?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, Ultrasound, chest xray, and I still have no real diagnosis of why I continue to have extreme abdominal distention, bloating, upper abdominal discomfort, and extreme fullness when I eat anything, even small portions. Now I have discovered 2 bruised areas on my abdomen, near my naval and to the right of it. I look like I am about 4 months pregnant. I am 60 years old, female. I have high cholesterol, HTN. I have been told I have some diverticulosis, a hiatal hernia, take prilosec which does nothing. I do not experience reflux. I feel like they think I am making these symptoms up, but it is pretty obvious if you look at me.The upper abdominal pain i have is center and to the right slightly, and is always there like a constant discomfort.
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Hi Madam.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. Read and understood your problem at the age of 60 years looking like 4 months pregnant. All the investigations you did like colonoscopy, Endoscopy ultrasonography, X-ray of the chest may not show everything. Your Symptoms of pain in abdomen, bloating discomfort can be mainly die to the Anxiety and or stress, allowing you to have lots of aerophagia meaning swallowing air, you may have dentures or the change of taste for foods and soda and colas etc.Another reason can be you are taking foods with nuts or so , that give the similar symptoms. I would advise you the following:Get a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole along with probiotics, activated charcoal tablets and an Anxiolytic drug and see the results. Stop all the foods and beverages which you must have noticed to cause such symptoms and I hope you will be fine. Control of the stress and / or anxiety is the key. If there is not much of a response, please undergo few more tests like Enteroclysis and CT scan of the abdomen. If all the tests are normal, get an opinion of a Gastroenterologist and start getting treated for IBS, the Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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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 esophageal spasms with burning sensation in the chest?
Hi, I had a very severe esophageal spasm and ended up undergoing all sorts of heart tests to rule out heart attack and heart issues. I continue to have discomfort in my chest and some mild spasms plus some burning all inside my chest. I am seeing my gastro doctor next week. What can actually be done for this. I take omeprazole 40 mg 2x per day but it does not fix this any more. What should i expect when I see my gastroenterologist?
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and esophageal spasm is more. And for this you need to get done upper GI (gastrointestinal) scopy. So gastroenterologist will mostly do this. Along with proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole), certain lifestyle modifications and smooth muscle relaxant drugs are needed for symptomatic relief. Lifestyle modifications like 1. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Avoid junk food. 3. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. 4. Loose weight if you are obese. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Don't worry, with drugs and lifestyle modifications, you're will definitely improve. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for chest pain
I have a relative you was rushed to the hospital with severe chest pain and was diagnosed with Upper GI spasm.... He was discharged today after being in hospital overnight, but still having considerable pain which comes and goes. How long will the pain last? thank you
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Most common cause for upper GI spasm is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).So better to follow these steps for faster relief infection GERD and spasm.1. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.5. Quit smoking and alcohol if he has these habits.6. Go for walking after meals.7. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.Don't worry, he will be alright in 1 month with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your relative. Thanks.
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Significance of placing iron rod, keys in the hand of a person having seizure?
Hello, I m actually glad you are online now. I was teaching a class in first aid today (the American Red Cross class), and we were discussing seizures. Three of my students were adult women from India, and they all stated that in India, they are taught to place keys, or an iron rod in the hand of a person having the seizure. Is there a medical basis for this, or what is trying to be accomplished by this action?
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Hello Practice of putting keys, or an iron rod in the hand of a person having the seizure has no scientific basis. Almost all seizures abort in few minutes even if no treatment is given, First aid during this period is to prevent injuries and keeping respiratory passage clear. There are lot of myths attached to epilepsy. I am glad that you are concerned about sciientific basis. Pratap
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What are the chances of erectile dysfunction after vasectomy?
just had a vasectomy, found out today 6 days later the dr cut out some of my veins and not the vas! what should I do? what kind of problems could arise? will I suffer from ed? what will happen to the blood flow without these veins to return it back to the heart? thanks for the help!
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HelloThanks for query.You have undergone Vasectomy 6 days back and have been told that the tributary of testicular vein is ligated instead of ligation of Vas difference.Testis has enormous collateral blood supply and veins .hence there is no danger as far has blood circulation is concerned .As regards your doubt about ED I would state that there in no adverse effect of vasectomy on getting hard erection.Dr.Patil.
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What is the cause of death after taking atabout and zolfresh tablets?
After taking epitril tab my husband went on deep sleep after a day of operation on his fractured left leg. Doctor gave tab atabout 2.30 pm. He went on deep sleep. Again at 8.30 they gave zolfresh tab though he was in sleep. Afterwords hedid not open his eys and next day evening he died. What is the cause. I think is it because of sedative.
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Hi, I appreciate your concern for your beloved husband who unfortunately passed away apparently due to sedative overdose. Taking Zolfresh while already on Epitril may increase the side effects such as dizziness, confusion, profound sedation, very low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma and death. So, in view of the above, the cause of death appears to be taking two sedatives together. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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How to increase possibility of pregnancy?
i want to ask about conceiving possibilities if we have been trying for nearly two years with no luck and my husband has total sperm count 21 mill/vol and total motility of 50 in 5 minutes and 20 in 3 hours and 5 in 6 hours ,, and normal forms 40 % , is there a possibility that we get kids ? how to have more chances
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and I understand your concern. I would suggest to consult the infertility specialist and undergo complete testing. Regarding the semen, your partner have low sperm count. Morphology and motility is with in the reference range. For that USG pelvis & scrotum, serum testosterone and semen culture is required. To increase sperm count drugs like clomiphene citrate, Co Q, gonadil F will helpful after complete evaluation. You can also take folic acid, progesterone pill to increase the chance of the pregnancy. Once sperm count is improved then you should become pregnant. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regualr exercise. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.Best regards,Dr. Sagar
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Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well.
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Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help.
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Can the medicine, Gloxi Height Enhancement, help in gaining height?
I m 23 yrs old & my height is 5 1 but I really wanna know if this Gloxi height Enhancement will still work for me. I badly need to gain even just 1 inch for me to be qualified as a flight attendant. I have all the qualifications to become a flight stewardess except I m lacking 1 inch in height :(
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Hi,Unfortunately as such there is no medicine which can help you to increase your height. Height is normally determined by the genes and up to some extent by the environmental factors such as nutrition.The growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, are the areas of specialized cartilage near the end of your long bones. Increase in height is due to the lengthening of your long bones, as long as your growth plates are active or “open.”At puberty (around 16 years in females and 14 to 19 years in males) due to hormonal changes the growth plates close and thus the lengthening of bones stop. Even with a healthy diet, the height won’t increase after age 18 to 20. The efficacy of Gloxi Height Enhancement is not being established by any clinical study.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Scheduled extraction of teeth, breastfeeding. Using lidocaine or articaine. Express concern for newborn?
GOOD EVENING, I AM SCHEDULED FOR AN EXTRACTION OF SEVERAL TEETH I AM TOLD THE DENTIST WILL BE USING EITHER LIDOCAINE OR ARTICAINE I WAS ALSO SHOWN TO RECOMMEND LIDOCAINE OVER THE OTHER ANYWAYS I AM BREASTFEEDING AND I HAVE BEEN USING HERBS FOR OVER 20 YEARS I HAVEN'T HAD ANT CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE IN MY SYSTEM FOR ABOUT 25 YEARS NOW...I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED FOR MY NEWBORN YYYY@YYYY
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Hello,Welcome to health care magic forum.I have read your concern.There is nothing to worry to extract teeth while breast feeding.The only concern is-you need to take rest after extraction of teeth.Certain antibiotics can cause diarrhea to the child while breast feeding.Please do inform your dentist regarding this.You can proceed with the required treatment to be done.Meanwhile, maintain oral hygiene well.Take a balanced diet.Hope this helps.
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Running low temperature, abdominal pain, cramping, onset of diarrhea. Is it a kidney infection ?
My daughter- in-law e- mailed me today to say that she is running a low- Temp. of 95.7( oral) Has abdominal pain, cramping, and it feels like the onset of diarrhea. She is concerned about a possible kidney infection. She says that the only way she can get comfortable is to lay on her bed and pull her knees up to her chest. I have recomended that she go see her Dr. , Would you have any other ideas?
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HelloThanks for writing to HCMShe needs proper clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,Urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen should be done.Hypothermia is defined as core body temperature below 95.0 degree F.Her temperature is 95.7 and also symptoms of mild hypothermia are different.She should consult her physician.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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What does sugar level of 109 indicate after coming off pills?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hello, i lost my weight in 2months by skiping meals, then after drinking 2 glass of cane juice,after that 4 glass of pepsi,mango,cashew nut ,next day i got high sweat out.i tested for diabetes sugar lvl was 337. dr percribed glakine M, WHICH LOWERED SUGAR LVL , BUT 5 DAYS BACK I FELT LOW SUGAR AFTER TAKING THE TAB, I USALLY TAKE 1/2 TABLET PER DAY. THEN I STOPPED TAKING TABS,SUGAR LVL TESTED 109 AFTER TAKING TEA 2 HR BEFORE. IS MY CONDITION IS PRE DIABETIC.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The blood sugar level can vary according to type of diet you follow and the medicines you take. So i advise you to get a glycocylated hemoglobin level checked, which give a mean value of blood sugar level in your body. So that we can diagnose whether you are diabetic or not. Consult a good diabetologist and get it evaluated. Do not take or stop medicines without doctors advise or prescription. Other wise you will end up in trouble.I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Is this sperm analysis result normal?
hi i am 33 year old i test my sperm analysis. pl. can tell me my analysis is normal. test result are given below volume 2.0 ML color greyish consistency thick PH 8.0 total sprem count 55 million leucocytes 2-4 / HPF R.B.C nil motile 1st hour 20% sluggish motile 10% non motile 80% normal form 40% abnormal form 60%
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HelloVolume 2.0 ml ( normally it is 2-6 ml depending on abstinence ).Color greyish ( normally it is grey opalescent ,but normal in your case)pH 8.0 ( N 7.2-8.0)Total sperm counts 55 million ( normally it is 60 -120 million /ml, in your case low level ).leucocytes and RBCs are not specific but in your case normal.Motility 100 % but how, it effects I will mention just now.According to scientific studies suggests that normal fertility is associated with sperm counts of 48 million /ml ( in your case too low )with a motility of >63%( nor normal in your case ,but very low because 80 % are NON-MOTILE) with >12 % exhibiting normal morphology ( normal in your case ) In my opinion , consult an INFERTILITY specialist and get his opinion regarding this semen analysis .
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What causes gagging when suffering from cold and cough?
When I get a cold with a cough - coughing spells frequently go to the point of gagging and bringing up frothy saliva. This can last for several minutes and with the cold I have now - several times a day - usually at night or early in the morning. This gagging becomes very painful in the neck. I am 57 yrs old - generally good health and not on any regular medications
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Hi thanks for asking question.First coughing with cold can be because of viral influenza infection of respiratory tract.It should be treated symptomatically.Here if cough with expectoration and low grade fever chest x ray done for pneumonia or sputum examination for tuberculosis.Chronic irritation to respiratory tract can bring cough like chronic smoking or allergic bronchitis like condition.In allergic condition CBC might show eosinophilia ...So avoid smoking if habit.Drink more water. Onion , ginger like herbal remedy good for respiratory tract.Avoid excess spicy food.Cough spells sometimes might be neurogenic.If needed throat swab can be taken and tested in laboratory for further work up.I hope my suggestion will help you.Take care...
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Can CT Scan detect lipomas? Suggest treatment
Hello, I have a question for you about lipomas. I have had two surgeries for removal on my chest wall. However, I believe to have another near my sternum, on the outer edge of my rib. I am having alot of pain in this area, making me nauseated at times. I have sharp pain on my lower rib and at times feels as if it goes numb. I had a ct scan Wednesday. The nurse told me my lungs, liver and kidneys were normal according to the report. She told me not to cancel the appointment with my surgeon but did not elaborate on the other findings. (my doctor wasnt in the office friday) Will the other lipomas show up on the ct scan? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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HiAs per your description, Lipomas are present in the subcutaneous tissue. They can be detected in the CT SCAN. But,they can be easily palpated with fingers.As there is no medical treatment for Lipoma, you should get them excised.Please discuss with your Surgeon and proceed accordingly. Nothing to worry. It is not cancer. Wish you good health. Regards
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What causes dry skin and cuts on the penis causing burning sensation?
hi doctor. 2 days back i realised iam having burnig sensation on my penis foreskin. when i came home from office and checked it was a small cut on the left side foreskin and it was reddish circle on the foreskin. so i immediately applied candid - B and then today when i checked the red circle is not there and the cut is also not visible but i see a whice dry skin circle instead of the red circle. what could it be?
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HelloThanks for query.Cracks and reddish foreskin is mostly suggests infection of Foreskin (Posthatitis).Check your blood sugar levels to rule out diabetes as this is one of the first presenting symptom of Diabetes.Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin twice daily with topical anti fungal cream Candid cream for local application .Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.It should get cured within a week.Dr.Patil.
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Can smoking or drinking cause any problems to the infected teeth?
Hey I have a minor tooth infection on my bottom left wisdom tooth, but I have planned a trip to a college to party and visit my friends, can I smoke weed or drink alcohol? Is beer worse then hard liquor for my tooth? Would taking ecstasy or LSD effect my tooth either?
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hi,thanks for your query.tooth infection or tooth decay is not caused in one single day.its a long process. pain in tooth is caused when he infection spreads to the deeper layers of tooth,this has to be treated.drinking and smoking have many other problems other than pain in decayed tooth,better get treated for decayed tooth and better quit smoking and drinking even for enjoyment.hope this is helpful.
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How to treat head pain in an autistic child?
My son is 11 yrs old. He is Autistic with Hypotonia and non verbal. He just recently in the last 2-3 weeks started showing symptom of head pain. We know this because we think out of desperation he starts crying, yelling, screaming and starts to self punch the top of his head and also right below his eyebrows just above his nose with his hand in a fist. We have taken him to the doctor and he prescribed my son ibuprofin and Q-Dryl. It seem to help at first but now it is not helping. He seems to have more episodes and worsening. Just yesterday, we took him to emergency because he got pretty bad. They gave him a CT scan and it came up negative. He now has an MRI scheduled in the next two weeks. There is a long line. Can you offer your thoughts on this?
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HiThanks for using healthcare magicSuch kind of behavioral issues are common in autistic child and i think, you son also has cebebral palsy. It is happening due to underline mood swing and impulsiveness. In that case, i would suggest, oxcarbamazepine or risperidone to control such behavior. Better to consult a psychiatrist and discuss about the treatment.Thanks
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What causes severe pain while playing football?
I was playing football then iheard a sound from my knee then pain starts . I can not flex(from pain) my leg from semisetting then after a couple week rest it get better but if i sleep on my back i cannot rise my leg up straight and the pain returns after iplay some sport
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This shows that you have torn one of your knee ligaments. This needs an MRI & and a consultation with your nearest orthopaedic.
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Will calamine lotion reduce side effects of a itchy skin rash
I am a 45 yr female, healthy, have devolped a rash under my left armpit, started out as a big red rash, have been applying calamine lotion and stopped shaving and using deoderant, since then it has turned somewhat purple and brown and feels scabby, was not itchy before but is itchy now , seems to have also gone down in size
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Hi, You can continue with calamine lotion. Also take antihistaminic like tablet chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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What causes skin movement underneath the cuticle?
I ve just noticed that the skin underneath my cuticle on my middle finger is moving away from the cuticle. It s moving and I can literally touch the nail underneath that your not suppose to see. It s not painful whatsoever I m just really worried because I m 31 weeks pregnant too
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hi dearhope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. u seem to have sort of infection in that region that might be causing skin to move away.if its not painful. then there's nothing to worry about. if it worsens u can always consult a dermatologist Hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime thanks Take care god bless
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What causes upper abdominal pain while walking?
I am a 5-10, 175 lb,32 year old male in good health. I am a military pilot with frequent physical and medical examinations. About 4 days ago, I got a pain in my upper abdomen that I can only feel when I am up walking around. When I sit down, or when I lay down the pain subsides. It feels like a side ache, due to running or walking after a carbinated beverage, but it usually occures after about 25-50 steps.
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Hello Most likely pain is related to musculoskeletal reasons but other causes like liver,gall bladder,renal pathology etc should be ruled out.You need proper clinical evaluation and investigations.Basic investigations are routine hemogram and ultrasound of abdomen.Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many possibilities.Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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Can depo shots alter the test results of pregnancy?
hello. my name is heather. i am 17 years old. i think i am pregnant. i took a home pregnancy test yesterday and it was negative, but i have heard that the depo shot can cause a home test to be inaccurate. i started the shot in may of this year and at the end of july i was supposed to get it again but the health department told me i had to wait another week untill august 2nd. i had started bleeding a little bit before i was able to get my shot so i am thinking i might have concieved during that week. i do not have the money or time to go to a doctor s office and get a blood test or an ultrasound but i did talk to my step mother who has given birth to 7 children. according to her, i am pregnant. i told her all my symptoms (nausea, urinating more often, lower abdominal and back ache and cramping, the bloated, heavy feeling, my breasts are starting to feel heavier, cravings, libido levels have risen, etc..) and when she felt my stomach she said it feels like i am pregnant and said she feels something that feels exactly like an umbillical cord through my belly button. i truly think i am but would like an experts opinion. can you help me?
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Hi Heather,If urine pregnancy test is negative it is very unlikely that you are pregnant. You can repeat the test after one week to confirm it is negative. It takes a few weeks for periods to be regular after the depo.A deposit is protective for almost 14 weeks and even return of fertility on discontinuation of the depo is delayed.Thus it is very unlikely you are pregnant.In this early pregnancy the uterus is not felt through abdomen.And it is not possible for feel the umbilical cord through the belly button.
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What causes bladder infection?
Hello, me and my boyfriend had A LOT of unprotected sex and now when i pee? it tingles and feels like i still have to pee and i had a bladder infection that was bleeding when i peed i have abdominal pain and i feel sick a lot especially when i eat and my breasts are like... tender to touch but our first time was only like... 2 weeks ago?
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HelloWelcome to HCMAs you and your boyfriend had lots of unprotected sex,most probably you have contracted some type of sexually transmitted infection.This infection can cause bladder infection.So,i would advice you to consult your gynecologist and undergo physical examination as soon as possible and take a course of antibiotics and pain killers as soon as possible.Thank you
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What causes blood in semen?
Hi I have been experiencing blood in my semen only after sex for about 6 months. It seems as if my penis is bleeding when I get an erection then the blood is pushed out with semen .All so If I masturbate erection I will have blood pass. I am 69 and I had Radiation for prostate cancer about an tear and a half ago. I would like to know if that is normal.
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Hi, Post radiation there can be bleeding due to it. However, you shoculd discuss it with your Doctor or Oncologist for possible reasons and remedies as the Radiation damage should wear off over a period of time. You might need a Semen and urine analysis for the same. Also, it should not lead to anemia and systemic problems. Your Doctor can check that and advice accordingly.Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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Why am I not able to conceive with irregular period?
my periods are usually 3 weeks apart and last up to 7-8 days. my husband and i have been trying to conceive for almost 9 months now and nothing has happened. recently, march 15th to be exact, i started my period and it lasted about 8 days. it wasn't until april 21st that i got my period again. it's lighter than usual, i have extreme gas pains and i'm slightly nauseated in the morning. should i be worried?
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Hi, I think you should go for a pregnancy test first. If negative, wait for your periods. You should also get evaluated for irregular periods. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. Also a semen analysis of your husband should be done. If everything is fine you can take some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks after the injection. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo
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When is dialysis needed?
Hi,I am Silpa,my mother is suffering from kidney faliour.Her one kidney is fully stop working and other 50%working,she is also high diabetic patient and she cant breath manually and she didn't body give response .Doctor advice for dialysis but we are affarid for her life risk,What u suggest?
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Hello Silpa and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.Your mother has kidney failure,which will need dialysis or kidney transplant.The cause may be due to diabetic nephropathy,found after a kidney biopsy.High creatinine,high potassium levels,symptoms like breathlessness and high B.P.,are indications,for urgent hemodialysis. It's a routine treatment.In the long term,she will need to consider a kidney transplantation.If you've any doubts,you can send them to me,as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat..
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Is renal cyst and stomach distension connected each other?
my father is suffering from CKD stage III he had recently developed a right renal cyst 14*15 mm his abdomen is distened always complians about stomatchfullness is there any connection between renal cyst and stomach distension he also have IBS and week colon also diabetic type II.i need help desperately.....
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Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!!!His renal cyst is 14mm or 1.4 cm. That is to small to cause any discomfort or pain. No the renal cyst is not the cause of his abdominal distention most probably it is still his IBS flaring up.
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Suggest treatment for nightfall problems
hi sir, i am 16 years old age boy.before 3 years i got nightfall several times in a month (7-10).but,recently from 6 months i got nightfall at 2 or 3 times a month.if i am normal?,please tell me...,i don't done masturbation yet.but i mostly all time during sleep i will dreaming about sexual matters...please reply me at YYYY@YYYY
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Hello,It is completely normal to have night falls. Whenever there is a overflow of sperms you are going to have night falls if you don't have sex or masturbate. Don't be afraid of night falls, consider it a normal behavior. If you are concerned or worried then you can have regular sex or masturbate to avoid night falls.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
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Should i be worried as i have diagnosed with seasonal asthma?
Hi ,I never had Asthma earlier , now I was diagnosed with Seasonal Asthma...Since two weeks, I am feeling breathlessness and cough..I am prescribed with Doxolin 400 ( twice daily) and Monticope ( once daily, before sleeping) and Brozedex syrup, thrice daily. I started one day ago and I am feeling dizziness and excessive yawning..should I talk to my doctor?
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Hi,Here,your breathlessness and cough could be due to acute bronchitis for which you are taking doxolin,monticope and syrup brozedexx are good but you may also need antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides or cephalosporins or amoxicillin with clavulanic acid).Seasonal Asthma is itself a allergic disease due to cold or dust or pollens or grass etc irrespective of the triggering factor. You can go for pulmonary function tests if not done.Treatment is mainly symptomatic which might require inhalational drugs (steroids,beta receptor agonists like salbutamol or terbutaline,anticholinergics like ipratropium bromide or aminophylline) as MDI or rotahaler as a regular treatment.To decrease the inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles,you might be given oral antihistamines with mast cell stabilizers(montelukast) and steroids (prednisolone) with nebulization and frequently steam inhalation.The best way to cure any allergy is a complete avoidance of allergen or triggering factor.Consult your pulmonologist for further advise.Thanks.
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Suggest medication for aortic stenosis
hi doc. i have question.my problem is aortic stenosis. i have not any clinical symptom i mean i havnt pain in my chest/fatigue/dizziness and so on. but my doctor told me some advise as you khnow.i wanted to khnow can i have take vitamin? can i use mineral suplement or not.i mean vitamin tablet. and my last exotic question is i have alopecia and can we use minoxidile.thank doc
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Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that there is no restriction in taking any vitamin or supplements in the presence of aortic stenosis. So you may use them uneventful in case they are medically indicated.In addition, when considering Minoxidil use in the presence of aortic stenosis a point of concern may be a potential for triggering hypotension which is not well tolerated in aortic stenosis patients.Nevertheless, a careful topical prescription would be considered safe in this regard.Hope to have been helpful to you!Kind regards,Dr. Iliri
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What causes frequent pain and swelling in wrist?
i have last 7 months my left hand some time getiing pain ( wrist area ) and swelling also this symtoms coming going within 2 days after 2 days no pain then coming the same swelling . i dont know exactely problem . kindly answers this request still iam suffering the same this is not S.munish Age 31
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Hello, It looks from your details that you may be suffering from intermittent mono arthralgia of wrist. This can be due to: -Trauma -Synovitis -Gout -Early infections. At present i will advice you to avoid any heavy work.You should apply a compression bandage from hand towards wrist to forearm. You may take a good analgesic like aceclofenac for relief. If your problem does not resolve even after 5-7 days then you should consult to your orthopedic doctor and get yourself investigated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari
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Sharp, stinging pain on the left of groin, intensifies at night, frequent urination. Hiatus scan normal, stones ruled out. Any ideas?
hi, i m having this sharp or stinging pain on left side of my groin area, it comes and go ,specially at night when it becomes intense.I dont have problem to urinate but i urinate a lot (at night). I had a hiatus scan recently,because i was complainig about a pain on the right side of my abdomen and it came back negative,They were looking for gallblader stones. I also had kidney stones before. Can you tell me why I having this stinging sharp pain ? thank you
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Likely that you are having stone in the lower end of the ureter close to the place where it joins the bladder. Do a CAT scan {CT scan} to be doubly sure. Passing to much urine at night can mean you have kidney disease. However there are lot of other reasons you urinate more at night. Please get checked again. Do Kidney function test this time.
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Q. Why is my 2 months old son suffering with dry cough?
Hi doctor, My son is 2 months old and he is suffering with dry cough over the last 3 days. We consulted local doctor and he advised TA-65 capsule which can be taken by mixing one capsule in 10 cc of distilled water. He advised to use 2 mL of this mixture for 3 days. My question is how exactly does TA-65 work for cough?
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Hello. Your kid is probably suffering from some throat infection or lung infection (respiratory infection). TA - 65 is a telomerase activator, it comes in capsule form. It is used to boost immune system, skin and given for sexual improvement. It has no role in cough and it is not given in children. I advice you to not to give this medicine to a child. You should probably consult a different pediatrician there as rest of medication like antibiotics or medicated nebulization or any investigation needed. It cannot be advised without examining the child. Viral infection of respiratory tract. 1. CBP (complete blood picture). 2. CRP (C-reactive protein). 3. Chest x-ray if required. 1. Upper respiratory infection. 2. Bronchiolitis. 1) Kufril LS drops (Ambroxol hydrochloride and Salbutamol), 4 drops, three times a day. 2) Nebulization with 3% NaCl (Sodium chloride), 3-4 times a day as required. Avoid cold weather and maintain hygiene.
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Can yellowish stains on sheets of a teenager be due to wet dreams?
my 18 year old sons sheets always have what looks like yellowish stains on them. he had his "cord" wrapped around his testical when he was 14. as far as i know, he has never had sex. should the sheets be yellowish from wet dreams? it is not alot but is there everyday.
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Hello, Wet dreams is possibility. Nothing much to worry and it is quite common at this age. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest treatment for kidney stones
I am 33 years old, 2 years back I suffered with Kidney stones, that time I gone through the laser treatment to remove the stones, during that time doctors had given more antibiotics to cure the things. Because of more antibiotics digestion system got affected(whatever I had the food coming out without digestion, daily 3 to 4 times normal motions occurred-not loose motions). Doctor had suggested to use ‘Darolac’ capsules, after using of those capsules my issue got resolved. Now again digestion issue got repeated because last week I had used antibiotics(zifi 200mg) for fever for 4 days, this time also I used ‘Darolac’ as per the doctor’s suggestion(same doctor) but no use. Still occurring the same issue(daily 3 times motion-not loose motions and becoming a weak after went to the motion). Today once again went to the hospital and doctor has suggested to use ‘Darolac IBS’ for 30 days(one per day in the morning), doctor said it is occurring because of functional disorder in the digestion system. I would want know the permanent solution for this issue, kindly please advise why exactly this issue is occurring and how to rectify it should not occurred in the future.
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Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.It's due to irritable bowels.Your symptoms may resolve with this course of medicine.This is a common problem in many people, with irritable bowel symptoms.It responds very well to treatment. You don't need to worry about it.This may never recur in future. So,you don't need to have any anxiety.To prevent stone recurrence,you should drink about 3 liters fluids daily.If you've any doubts,you may send all your doubts to me,as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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What to do if child is having pneumonia and taking Amoxicillin but does not eat solids?
Thank you. My 4 yr old son has pneumina. He is on day 4 of amoxicillan. hid fever has been gone for 2 days. He is drinking lots of fluids but still does not want ti eat. He has had very little solid food since sat. (6 days ago) What to do to get him to eat and when do I call dr. out of concern.
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Hello. I just read through your question.Loss of appetite due to pneumonia is very common. The fact that he is taking fluids is very good and important. Keep in mind, however, that it could take several days more before his appetite comes back. This is not unusual. As long as you are noticing daily improvement, there is nothing to be overly concerned about.
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Suggest remedy for cough and runny nose in infants
my 11 month old daughter has a runny nose, cough and has a fever of 101.5, should i take her to the emergeny room or wait for her nurse appt for her 2nd round of the flu shot? she is acting normal, and is asleep now, im just concerned about the fever and cough.
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Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There is no need to rush to ER .* Suggestions for better recovery- Syrup paracetamol every 6 hourly according to the weight of the child .- Maintain room temperature .- Home made juices from basil leaves , turmeric added in boiled water , honey every 6 hourly give fantastic natural recovery with herbal aspects .- Maintain body temperature chart .* Consult later doctor if required .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards .
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Back pain on lower part of spine, lump on spine, pain on touching, sitting. Cure for pain?
Hi I ve had a very bad back pain recently. It s a lower and middle part of my spin. Basically really hurts in the mornings when I wake up it hurts when I breath or yawn can t lie on my back only on side. And found a lump on my spine in the middle part that extremely hurts when you touch it even when I sit and touch the chair it hurts. Any ideas please?
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The painful lump on your back could be due to a local infection in the area like abscess. You need to get the area examined by an orthopedician for a proper diagnosis so that proper treatment can be started. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com
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Is it normal for some babies to have slightly wet hands?
hello - i would like to ask if it is normal for some babies to have slightly wet hands quite often. we live in the Netherlands where the temp is now starting to be mild - 14 Celsius high - she is 4 months old . both my husband and myself are people who get hot in our beds at night very quickly - i already took out our summer duvet. but i do not think she is too covered in her bed so i wonder about what this coul possibly be - thank you in advance
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Hello. I just read through your question.What you describe is not abnormal for a baby. There is no need for concern.
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Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this?
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Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->
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What could cause rashes around mouth and under nostril?
good day, my son is now almost 14 months old, he was on isomil, till about a week and half ago, and we put him on Nido 1, for the last 2 days he has a kind of rash under his lips-mostly around his mouth, and under one nostril, could it be from allergy??
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HIWell come to HCMThe rash could be due to some hypersensitivity reaction and in my opinion try to keep the baby away from the un-necessary medicine and which is not highly indicated what ever the medicine the baby is on could be the cause of this allergic condition, you can manage this with the local application of Diphenhydramine lotion take care
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