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Suggest treatment for toothache
Hi, I am from Philippines. I am 26 weeks pregnant and I have been sufferring from severe toothache for days now. I 24 years old, already working and I still got no time to go and see my dentist but tomorrow I will as I cannot take the pain anymore. I took one tablet of ibuprofen yesterday and one rexidol today to ease the pain but it does not work. I am afraid now that it has great impact on my baby. :( Is my baby still OK? I will not take any med without prescription from now on. | Your stress levels will surely affect ur baby. Go to a dentist and get your treatment done. Pain won't affect but taking stress for a pregnant mother isn't good for her baby | |
Is pain in armpit,chest and mid back symptoms of lung cancer?
I had acdf surgery to c5/6/7 in October. The pain is far worse than before I had it done. Pain is now under my armpit and in chest and misd back. Had facet joint injections in January but they haven't helped. Could this be a lung cancer. I keep reading about pancoast tumours and now I AM VERY WORRIED | I feel your symptoms are related to nerve compression related to your cervical spine.Are you suffering from cough, breathlessness, loss of appetite or a weight loss?? If you are worried about lung cancer then an Xray will answer your doubts. | |
Q. I am having persistent cough. My doctor told me that there is no need for taking x-ray,do you think the same?
Hello doctor, I am having a persistent cough for 14 days. I feel something like phlegm, but I am not able to spit it out. I feel shortness of breath also. The doctor has diagnosed bronchitis, but I want to be sure about it. My doctor told me that there is no need for taking an x-ray, do you think the same? He gave me a nasal spray, cough syrup, antibiotic, and one another medicine. I am taking a lot of fluids, and I have stopped drinking or eating cold items. Please let me know if the diagnosis done is right? | Hello. Yes, most likely you have bronchitis. But you should do sputum microscopy. Please answer the following: | |
What causes electric like shocks in left chest and neck pain?
I have been getting electric like shocks in my left chest for seconds at time and then they disappear. In addition, I am having pain down the middle of my neck. It was only on the left side, but now it's on the right too. Could these be related? I'm confused. Thanks! | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Electric shock like feeling in left sided chest with neck pain can be due to heart diseases like angina or arrhythmia. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of heart 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart disease. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Trying to conceive and using ovulation kit. Suffered from chemical miscarriage. Any solution?
Hi have been trying to get pregnant for 6 months now have a 3year old and had a chemical miscarriage in may, I use ovulation kits to see when I ovulate do the deed every other day and so far nothing, is this normal what am I doing wrong? ordered pree seed lub. to see it that helps | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.If you are ovulating then chance of pregnancy is high if husband's semen analysis is normal.Take folic acid regularly and discuss with your gynaecologist about doing a tube patency test and blood tests. If everything is normal you have high chance of pregnancy in next few cycles.Dr Bhagyashree | |
Severe pain in stomach. USG showing variation in report. Can i ask a doctor online?
Dear Sir, About two years back I felt severe pain in the middle of my stomach. USG showed tiny multiple calculii in gall bladder . I was asked by my doctor to prepare myself for removal of gall bladder by surgery after one month. During this time, some medicines were prescribed and I was advised to consume no fat diet. After one month, a repeat of USG report showed no calculli in gall bladder. I was prescribed Rabeprazol for some days...... everything was going on smoothly but one month back, similar kind of pain started in the middle of my stomach and abdomen. USG report shows thickened gallbladder wall and minute calculii around wall.... Endoscopy shows positive H-Pylori .... Kindly advise what could be wrong with my gall bladder... My doctor doubts any calculi in the gall bladder... What other tests can be carried out to diagnose the actual disease? | Hi and welocme to HCM. Thank you for your query.It seems like this is gallbladder issue and I sugegst to do chlecytectomy without further investigation. YOu can do Ct to see the exact is there some stone but cholecytectomy is simple procedure today and you dont have to be concerned about it. YOur gallbladder symptoms wont pass on itself so you ll have to do this sooner or later. WIsh you good health. | |
What causes numbness in feet post laminectomy?
I ve had tingling and numbness in both feet for 2-3 years, had MRI and EMG done Feb,2014. Saw a neurosurgeon in May, he recommended laminectomy, diskectomy, L5-S1 area, and removal by laser spurs also in the L5-S1. Surgery was done this past Tuesday, June 24,2014. Wasn t able to ask my doc this question he had another case after mine. But I was curious how long of a healing time would pass when I start seeing the tingling and numbness in my feet reduced. Thank you Bruce | Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Q1 : What causes numbness in feet post laminectomy?A1 : Numbness is due to the involvement of Nerve Roots by the DiscQ2 : How long of a healing time would pass when I start seeing the tingling and numbness in my feet reducedA2 : It will go off in 6 to 9 monthsHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. | |
What does this ECG test result for a sudden toothache and headache indicate?
I have a question, actually a few about my daughter. 4 months ago, she had a toothache and headache before bed. She was really tired and turned in early. At 6:30 in the morning, she had a seizure un her sleep. Rushed her to ER, had her follow up with a primary care, he ordered a MRI, CT scan and an EEG. MRI and ct were clear. EEG shows abnormal activity. He writes her a 2 year prescription, and says he ll order more test in 6 months. She s 26, refused the meds, because we don t know anything. Still having some issues. | welcome to hcm ..please try to understand that as the EEG shown the seizure activity then there is no doubt about diagnosis and please convince her to take medicines for proper period especially three years | |
What is survival rate for triple bypass surgery?
My Grandmother is 83 years old.She has to have triple bypass surgery.I was wondering what is the survival rate of someone her age?She s has a lot of stress and has had a recent heartattack.She is over weight,not obease but her Dr. has been telling her to change her diet for years now.Please,get back to me.Thank you.Very worried. | Hi,The life expectancy and survival rates depend on f a patient has low heart contractility and heart failure. If a patient's heart contractility is not too decreased, the patient doesn't have heart failure and no other serious diseases, then he/she may have good life expectancy, and patients with severely decreased heart contractility, heart failure and serious comorbidities have poor prognosis.Take carecome back if you have any further questions | |
Suggest remedy for bruises in knee
My knees are very purple and my elbows are dark but not purple. My knees look like huge bruises. There is no itching or allergy as I have been trying to figure out what it is. It does not get worse or better just remains the same. I take several medicines and was wondering if you know which one(s) may cause this. Thank you for any help. | Hello,The dark knee can be related to hyper-pigmentation. Some medications can cause this side effect. Please send the names of the medications that you are taking for further evaluation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
How to treat the swollen and painful part in the neck caused by a injection?
This may be a strange question, but strange or not I am very concerned about my friend. We both inject meth pretty much on a daily basis so we are both some . Generally not that big of a deal. But this what familiar with an occasional miss, but this is not like the others. I helped her inject the shot in her neck just under the left jaw bone and it seems that I may have hit directly in her lymph node. Almost right away her gland swelled up the same way my dose when I have a really bad cold. It has been almost 24 hours now and the swelling has not gone down at all, its actually gotten more swollen and is very painful. Any advice? Thank you | Hello, It is due to local inflammation. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest remedy for breathing problem and difficulty in eating and drinking
Hello. My grandfather was in a nursing home being fed when he threw up and was having problems breathing so he was hospitalized. When he was in the ER, he was breathing on his own but was in pain. We were told he had pneumonia that day and that he was going to be kept. The next day though we were informed that he was having trouble breathing and he had to be out on a Bipap machine to help him breath. He has been in the hospital for about a week now on this machine. The family was told that he had been aspirating food and that it is in his lungs which is causing the breathing issues. He cannot swallow so he cannot eat anything or drink anything because the hospital is afraid that this may go down to the lungs as well and cause more issues. There was talking about using a feeding tube (which he had once before but was taken out) to get him more nutrition in his body but this causes an issue because he cannot breath on his own so the hospital does not know what procedure he can endure. What are some options that can be done in this case so that he can be treated? | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query for your grand father in details .* This condition is of multi factorial probably multi organ involvement needs precise evaluation of the patient thoroughly , co relation with all supportive reports of laboratory , x-ray and others to comment further .Hope this will help to clear your doubt .Wishing him fine recovery .Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .Regards . | |
Suggest remedy for persistent night fever and loss of appetite
My 2yr old daughter has had persistent night fever, she weighs 12kg. She has been given ibuprofen, and antibiotics but the fever persists. She has also been given malaria drugs . She has loss of appetite . Pls help.Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... | please get hemogram complete along with mountox test and a chest xray. please monitor the temp. every 4 hourly and review me with the lab report. | |
Suggest remedy for mild jaundice with breathlessness
hi,, my husband is breathless no cough has had antibiotics as xray shows tiny consilidation in both base of the lungs, he is no better but blood test showed wear on the kidneys and slight jaundice of the liver , has to repeat all test nxt wk , cant get him to go sooner and insists on working even tho he has no energy, | Hi thanks for asking question.Noted consolidation seen in x ray..with b dyspnea.Suggestive of pneumonia....Here it us chances of spread of organism through blood into various organ like kidney and over.So could be septicemia According to blood culture and sensitivity proper Antibiotic need.Second common cause of consolidation is tuberculosis .so has to be ruled out by sputum examination...Meanwhile eat more fruits and healthy food.Hope your concern solved.Take care. | |
What causes pain in back radiating to chest along with difficult breathing?
Today I had a sharp pain that started in the back on the right shoulder blade and came around to my front and hit my chest, I could not breath and it brought me to my knees with my face red. My husband was very worried and took my blood pressure. It was 120/83. I have never experience this pain in my life. What could this be? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Sharp right sided shoulder and chest pain with breathing difficulty is commonly seen due to lung infection (pneumonia). Pneumonia actually cause pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). This is the reason for Sharp pain. So better to get done chest x ray first. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung infection. Sometimes sudden muscle spasm can also cause similar symptoms. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. My father had undergone partial penectomy. Why is there a need for another surgery?
Hello doctor, My father had partial penectomy two weeks ago, and our doctor has suggested for another surgery. I am sending his postsurgical reports. Can you please let us know if surgery is required, and he still have cancer? | Hello. All tumor has been removed, and resection margins are free. But tumor involvement is deep inside, and so the surgeon wants further surgery so that the tumor should not come back after some time. Also, ultrasound reflects a reactive lymph node, and so your doctor might be planning for the removal of lymph nodes. Further surgery is needed to prevent the come back of cancer. | |
Chronic ITP, bleeding from nose, gums, purple spots. Ways to increase platelet count?
Hello Doctor. My wife is having Chronic ITP.She has bleeding frm nose , gums, purple spots.Recently we are blessed with a baby girl and she is normal. Now am afraid of my wife . Can u plz suggest me wt cn b done now to increase her platelet count. What are the risk factors and what medicine to be used? | Hi, welcome to HCM I am Dr Das Basically, in tip, the placements get destroyed rapidly which causes bleeding . There are many modalities of treatments available. First, you have to admit your wife in a hospital for monitoring then arrange for placements from blood bank , consult with doctor for giving steroids and feasible monoclonalantibodies . | |
Had seizure. Stopped medication for multiple tuberculoma. Facing double picture, losing balance. Probable medication?
what are the side effects of eptoin after a seizure? My son had a seizure, he was operated elevan years back for multiple toberculoma.He had no complaint of any nature during these elevan years.Yes he stopped taking tegretal and frisium since last six months,offcourse the dose was tapered slowly.At the moment he is facing double picture and losing balance while walking. All present ctscan,hrctscan,mri and other reports like esr , creatinine are very normal.Doctor does not suggest any antibiotics .Can you opine for the therapy.What may be the probable medication.Thanks and regards. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. His current symptoms could be due to brain disease (tuberculoma of brain). However, if you say that the MRI of brain is normal, then this possibility can be excluded. Eptoin (phenytoin) toxicity or overdosage can also produce these symptoms. It can be checked in a blood test called as Serum Phenytoin assay. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist | |
What causes chest tightness, breathlessness and mild headache?
I am a 53 year old female in good health. Do not smoke and maybe slightly overweight. I have been feeling yesterday and today, like my chest is tight and it is harder to breath deep to catch my breath. Slight headache and earache but do not have a cold. I didn t want to go to emergency room if not necessary. I haven t had heart problems except I do take half a Toprol a day, but haven t felt like this...concerned what it may be and if I could wait until morning to see local physician. | Hello,If you were my patient I would suggest you take an EKG today and, you can go tomorrow to your physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Anila Skenderi | |
What causes pain in back/bicep when having degenerative disc with shoulder replacement?
i have degenerative disc at L2,L3,L4L5,S1 i have also had a pain across my back for the past 4 weeks and it is bad. seems like it in the scapula area from left to right. and on the right side some pain goes down the right bicep. Also keep in mind that I have both shoulders totally replaced. | It looks to me that apart from disc protrusion at your back you are also having cervical disc protrusion. This leads to nerve compression and it causes pain in shoulder, biceps and in scapular region. My advice to you is to get cervical spine MRI. Treatment for this will be intermittent cervical traction exercises and neck muscle strengthening exercises. Drugs which will help you are Myospaz and Myoril. Also you should take Pregablin and Methylcobal. | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods? | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Q. I am anemic and suffering from recurrent fever. What to do now?
Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old female. My present symptoms are feeling weak and unable to walk or stand continuously for a few minutes. My Hb% is 9 and I am anemic. I also have fever for one week and taking Oritaxim-O 200. Please help. | Hi. Looking at your complaints, your weakness is due to anemia. Nutritional deficiency. Serum ferritin level. Malarial fever or UTI. Tablet Bizfer-XT for three months. For further information consult a general medicine physician online.---> | |
Can the positive pregnancy test result be due to capsules?
Hello. I been taking the hcg activator capsules for 11 days. (2 in the morning and 2 around lunch). My period has been late this month for 7 days. I just took a pregnancy test and it came out positive.... Can it be due to the capsules? And also at this point if I were pregnant could those capsules have harmed the baby? Thank you. | Hi,HCG activator capsule dose not cause positive pregnancy test. Your delayed period by 7 days and positive pregnancy test suggest pregnancy. These tablet does not affect the baby. I would suggest go for blood HCG test to confirm pregnancy as it is more sensitive and specific than urine pregnancy test. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.Best regards,Dr. Sagar | |
What could it be if having lower abdominal pain radiating to groin, pressure during urination?
I m having lower abdominal pain around the right side of my waist, sometimes the pain is sharp and radiating down the right side of my leg towards my right testicle. I feel some pressure when I urinate on that particular side but no fever no nausea of vomiting. Also have pain with some movement. | Hi.The pain you explained which radiated to the testicle and the leg is suggestive of a stone in the right ureter. The stone and the hydroureter can cause a mild pain on movement. Ultrasonography after preparation of the abdomen with Duclolax and Gases will give a proper diagnosis. The treatment will depend upon the location-of the stone and other findings. | |
Why am I feeling shaky inside stomach and lower chest?
I have had a shaky feeling inside my stomach and lower chest now for a week. I don t know what it is. I ve checked by blood glucose level, but it s within the normal range. I am a healthy individual who works out 5 days a week. I am on no medications. | Helloit could either be ACUTE GASTRITIS or related to some underlying heart disease...get a urgent ECG and send me your report | |
Do estrogen blockers help in the treatment of gynecomastia?
A couple of years ago I noticed that I have Gynocamastia and in 2015 I did a surgery but I didnt like the result and it didn t change a lot. I visited a doctor last month and he said surgery might help to get the result you want. So this is my story but my question is about Estrogen Blocker. I do bodybuilding and some people have told me about estrogen blockers and how they cure Gynocamastia. I would like to know more about it. Thanks | Hi, Estrogen blockers will not give desired results. You can consult a general surgeon and plan for surgical removal of abnormally enlarged breast tissues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can my broken teeth be treated urgently?
I have shingles and testerday I broke my tooth. The tooth is very sharp and is cutting into my tongue and I cant eat anything as my tongue is very sore with rubbing on my tooth. Will the Dentidt be able to treat me if I ring in tomorrow for an urgent appointment | thanks for your query, you can get the sharp tooth rounded off but inform the dentist about your shingles...so that he can take special precautions..you can use topical anesthetic and analgesic for soreness of the tongue.. i hope my answer will help you..take care.. | |
Suggest treatment for testicle pain and penis tilt
MY TESTIS BALLS GET UNBALANCED (Left ball hanging) due to wrong masterbation from last 4 years. Sometimes there is severe pain in it and also my penis gets tilted towards leftside which is great problem during sex. Kindly suggest me what to do now.(21 years, 5'7",65) avinah choudhary | Hello, It is normal to have a lower testicle compared to the other one to some extent. However, having pain in the testicle is not normal and should be examined by a urologist. You may have a varicocele on one side that is why it is slower than the other one. Also for your penis deviation, it should also be evaluated properly especially if it is causing problems during intercourse. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Manuel C See IV, Urologist | |
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. | 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.---> | |
What does this renal scan indicate?
This is what my test results say. I am freaking out as a friend of mine just lost a kidney to cancer. I can't get an apt for a urologist for 2 weeks. Should I be worried? The right kidney measures 10.8 cm in longitudinal dimension. The left kidney measures 10 cm in longitudinal dimension. Several calcifications are seen in the left kidney, measuring up to 5 mm in the interpolar region, compatible with nonobstructing calculi. There is a probable parapelvic cyst in the upper pole of the left kidney, measuring 9 mm. There is no hydronephrosis. There is no intra-abdominal ascites. The imaged proximal portions of the aorta and IVC are unremarkable. IMPRESSION Nonobstructing left renal calculi. No hydronephrosis. Hepatic steatosis. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your renal scan show that you are having renal stone in left kidney which is not causing any obstruction in urinary flow, there is nothing serious in this report except a harmless renal stone, no chance of having any renal cancer in this report, if you are not having any lower back pain or recurrent UTI then i would suggest you to get let it go and get your ultrasound repeat after 3 months to see if the renal stone has increased in size or causing and obstruction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What is the cure for chronic pelvic inflammatory disease ?
what is the cure for chronic pelvic inflammaty disease | welcome to hcm, u need to first get tested and rule out tb and other bacterial conditions..once u know the cause it can be treated with antibiotics..also get a USG done to rule out other causes which can sometime mimic pelvic inflammatory disease like recurrent appendicites,etc..take care | |
Can tracheal tube help in alleviating respiratory distress?
My Auntie has emphesema and currently in the hospital for respiratory distress. she is currently on a respirator & they tried to take her off but she cannot breath on her own with the oxygen so theyare suggesting to put a trachea in. her lungs are very bad & low functioning. do you think the trachea will work? | What they are talking is to put a Endotracheal tube inside her lungs & she will be made to respire on artificial ventillator which will give & control the breathing of her from outside so no worries of her lungs being weak or anything.Secondly she may be weaned of the ventillator once she starts taking efficient breaths by herself.Secondly they may be putting her in icu to observe & give her appropriate bronchodilators & antibiotics.Thanks to contact hcm.Hope i helped to clear your query. | |
Do I have an oral infection ?
Hello, I have a major dental problem! Been to an oral surgeon and need all teeth removed - and then will have mini implants. But until I can get the $$ for this I have had alot of trouble. I have what I describe as a skin tag connected to my upper gum near where one of my teeth is missing. Also, a very painful whitish dot where one of my teeth used to be These are all along the top gum, within the smile line. Also, a very painful whitish dot where another tooth used to be. What could these be please? I am freaking out. I am soooo worried about infection and it spreading to other parts of my body. | hello, with your above mentioned description as major dental problem, whitish painful dot & skin tag .. i cant get a clear picture of your problem. be more specific.. or send an scanned copy of opg to my mail id along with detailed explanation of your problem.. whitish dot from when? your age? skin tag looks like? detail all so that it can be sorted out . take care | |
What causes fainting, cold sensations and sweating while on Coreg?
HI, About two hours ago, I had a short bout of feeling faint, and breaking out in a cold, clammy sweat. I laid down and it went away. I am on meds for Afib (Coreg) which I don t have after an ablation seven years ago. What could have caused this? Kim | Hi,WelcomeThis is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.Atrial Fibrillation can cause clot formation in heart & we keep our patients on blood thinner for it. Clot can travel to any part of body including brain which can cause this faintness.Other cause could be fall in bp. So i recommend you to discuss with your primary doctor regarding need of blood thinner & a new 2D Echo to rule out any clot. I will also advice you to get a MRI brain done to rule out any possible clot travelling to brain. Monitor your bp regularly.Thanks & take care | |
Why there is a swelling on the left side of my lower abdominal area?
Hi, I ve experienced swelling on the left side of my lower abdominal area / upper groin I noticed this about a month ago. It wasn t extremely noticeable but I felt it more so when lying down. I just started experiencing some pins and needles feeling in my left foot/ big toe area mainly when urinating but just when I just start urinating. Do you have any thoughts on what this might be? My mother seemed to think it is kidney stones. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have pain in lower abdominal area with needla and pin like sensation . You may have some kidney stones or some other disease in kidney or urinary tract. You should go for urine analysis and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Q. I have pain between my shoulder and neck. What to do?
Hi doctor, I have a problem with my shoulder. I have a pain between my shoulder and neck. I had treatment for it. It was good for three months. Again, I started to have pain between my shoulder. I do not know the reason. What to do? | Hi. You have soreness, and it triggers the trigger points. There is nothing to worry. Try to do a lot of icing and mild rolling with a foam roller in your neck and back. Once the pain gets reduced, try to do a lot of stretches for neck and chest muscles. Try to strengthen your neck muscles. Drink plenty of water. | |
How can extreme pain below the ribcage after an injury be treated?
I am a martial art player. I was hitted on left side of middle back just below the rib cage in fight about 1 year ago. From then i have an extreme pain just 2 month before hit in left back muscle and in spinal cord from 6 months i can t sit longer if there is no support to my back and when i immediately turn or kick then i feel a splash in my that point . I use many medicines but i can t get relief from pain. Plz i need help | Hello, It might be due to minor contusions after the injury. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and take a CT scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Do penis size grow after the age of 16?
I m a 16 year old male, I have arm pit hair, pubic hair, and a little bit of facial hair. My penis and testicles are small, almost like a baby, I m, 5ft 10inches, weighing 250lbs., recents doctors say I m big boned and a healthy weight for me is 200lbs. When will my penis grow | The length of your penis is not mentioned in the question, how ever it is not very important that you have a very long reproductive organ. You need not have that complex that you have a very small penis. The average erect penile length is about 12.8 to 15 cms when completely erect. Also as you are 250 lbs, you find your penis to be small when is flaccid position. You can try to reduce your body weight, if you smoke or drink, you need to stop it, as recent studies show correlation between smoking, drinking and shrinkage of penis. Also doing yoga with the help of a yoga practitioner will help. It is not advised to try any of the penis enlargement medicines or techniques marketed over the internet.TC | |
What causes pain at the base of skull in a patient after an accident?
Hello. I am a 54 year female. In the past year i have noticed that i am losing the strength in my hans and i have become increasingly clumsy. I lose my balance and i have fallen twice in the last six weeks . The fall i took last night was horrible my face scraping on concrete. Also, i have been getting a sharp pain which comes on as fast as it goes that completely stops me in my tracks. The pain is on my right side of my head basically at the base of my skull. I am very concerned. Please help me. Thank you, Peg | Hi ,Pain at the base of skull and loss of balance after accident could be due to cv junction abnormality.If I would have been your doctor ,I shall examine you for deficits and advise you MRI CV junction with brain and cervicak spine .Advised to consult with neurosurgeon. | |
Blotchy skin on neck, chest, arms. Using benadryl. Allergic to products used at hairdressers. Treatment?
Hi, my name is XXXXX and I am 20 years old. I have had something happen to me about 3 times now, all apart from each other. I was getting my hair done about 4 months ago and once my hair was done I took my hairdressers cape off and my whole neck , chest , and arms were covered in flat pink/red smudges . I was feeling VERY hot, BUT I was not itchy at all! After about 40min-an hour they went away. I thought nothing of it until it happened again at the same salon a month later. I figured I had an allergy to the products they used, so the third time I went there I told them my problem and they only used shampoo and conditioner and an oil. Nothing happened this time, I felt fine! Anyway, 2 days ago at work (I work in a big clothing store), my ears started to get uncomfortably hot and soon after so did my face. I went on my 10 to look at myself in the bathroom and my whole neck was covered in these blotches , soon after my arms were as well. I immediately bought Benadryl and it helped right away. When I asked my mom she said it sounded like I was getting hives caused by anxiety . I normally dont feel very anxious/stressed to a point where I think my body would start developing HIVES. I googled around the internet too and hives are described as raised, itchy, and red and all I feel is very warm and my skin gets blotchy but I do not itch at all. What can this be? | must be some type of cloth material like the covering cloth used by hair dresser and the material of same type in the clth store just see the material | |
What are the normal values for carotid artery systolic velocity ?
I just had a Bilateral carotid artery ulstrasound with the following findings. The right common carotid artery peak systolic velocity is 87 cm/second and the internal cartotid artery peak systolic velocity is 216 cm/second. Pre sclerotic right ICA ststolic velocity measures 86, with post dynamic velociity measuring 205 centimeters per second. The systolic velocity ratio is 2.5. On the left, the common is 66 cm/second & internal is 424 cm/second. Pre stenotic velocity is 129 and post is 179 cm/sec. The systolic velocity ratio is 3.1. I am seeing a surgeon tomorrow. Are these numbers alarming? | Hello, These numbers tell that you have stenosis of both your internal carotid artery, that the stenosis is to advanced especially in the left internal carotid artery with a psv of 424. These may need surgical removal. You should take aspirin and atorvastatin and see the doctor tomorrow. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for premature ejaculation
I M 30 YEARS OLD . MARRIED . I HAVE PROBLEM OF Premature ejaculation . before 2 years i get treatment on depression antidepressant drugs (cetrizine) now from 6 month i stop this medicine. i have habit of Masturbation daily from past 10 years. which medicine and treatment solve my problem? | Thank you for writing to HCM.I understand your problem of early ejaculations.I suggest you to reduce frequency of masturbation because very frequent masturbation leads to conditioning of mind to ejaculate early and this happens in faster ejaculation with partner too.When clients with similar problem approach me, I advise them one or more of the following methods which often help them.1. Stop-start technique of behavior therapy.2. Female on top with active role.3. Double condom4. Medicines like Fluoxetine 20 mg day or Paroxetine CR 25 mg per day. (To be taken under medical supervision only)5. Kegel exercise also helps in some cases. You can learn the same from internet. (As if try to hold urine intermittently during voiding)6. Penile squeeze technique applied at the point of ejaculatory inevitability.7. Applying a local anesthetic ointment to glans penis prior to penetration.8. Leading partner to orgasm by exploring and stimulating other erogenous zones. (Other than vaginal containment movements only)One can gain ejaculatory control over a period of time by practicing behavior methods mentioned above REGULARLY. Practice makes a man perfect. You can consult psychiatrist for this.Hope, I addressed all the concerns properly.Wishing you good health | |
What causes my son's sudden high fever and pain in the back of the head?
6 year old boy, history of unexplained sudden high fevers of 104-105 degress. Has a high fever again this time with bad headache in back of head and dizzy.. what could be causing this. He also has a history of nosebleeds that don't appear to be allergy related. | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicViral infections are the most common cause for fever and other signs/symptoms of infection in children though other types of infections can occur as well.His temperature is very high and would need treatment with antipyretics (Eg acetaminophen), tepid sponging and possibly fan therapy.You should consider having him assessed to determine the infection that is present in case additional treatment is necessary.I hope this helps | |
What is the treatment for wrist pain?
I have a clicking sound in my wrist and slight swelling with pain when I press on my wrist, pain isnt bad enough to need pain killers but my wrist doesnt feel normal. I slipped and fell on some ice last tuesday morning. My Dr thinks its a sprain, I have only just noticed the clicking sound the last few days. Do I need to have an x ray? | Hello,I think that you should have a wrist x-ray at least in 2 projections frontal and side view as you may have a distal radius fracture which is not uncommon when you fell on ice, even though you do not have much pain (it may be a nondisplaced fracture).Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Edvin Selmani | |
Taken Duoloton L as birth control pills. Any effect on conceiving?
I have taken Duoloton L as birth control pills from Jan 12 to August 12 i.e. for complete 8 months. There after my periods are normal. but I always experiences cramps during perid since last 2 years( except during OC pills consumption). We have used barrier method after August 12. Now trying to concieve. Will there be any delay in conception? | Hi thanks for your question. Oral contraceptive pills(OCP) don't affect fertality at all.Fertality returns to normal once you stop taking OCP. Barrier methods have no effect on fertality. There can be delay in fertality due to both of these contraceptive methods. Hope this answers your question. | |
Does herpes happen instantly?
I have been with my boyfriend for over 3 months. The other day after a shower, I noticed my labia majora was a bit rough (I had shaved with no shaving cream. I had sex pretty soon after and had sex the next day. There was some friction during sex and I was sore immediately after. I noticed I have one some ulcer like item on my inner vagina one and one larger clear like ulcer outside on labia majora. Can herpes ulcers happen instantly or do you notice them prior? | Lesions of Herpes appears from8 10 15 days after incubation. The best way to know is to do a Tzanck Test. In order to know if it is herpes or not. You should visit an especialist. | |
What causes tightness in the chest with dry cough?
I'm actually a physician too but could use some advice. I have mild reactive airway disease, and use albuterol for rescue on rare occasion. I'm also pregnant at the time. After the huge dust storm here in Arizona I've been quite short of breath. It doesn't feel like my usual bronchoconstriction. It is almost a tightness in my chest, with dry cough. Didn't know if I could continue to chalk it up to allergies or at what point I should get evaluated? | Hi welcome to health care magic... You have positive history of allergic airway disease.... Your auscultation should be done to look for rhonchi that suggest toward bronchoconstriction.... Meanwhile do your CBC with AEC count.... If AEC more than 400 to 500 than antiallergic that suits you can be prescribed like Allegra M if it suits in your pregnancy period... Spirometry Also done that help in assess severity of disease.. So according to severity further treatment can be guided like with bronchodilator if needed like levosalbutamol ...Take careAdvise : Consult pulmonologist nearby for examination and than management accordingly Hope this will help | |
What causes persistent headaches with ear pain?
My daughter is 4 years old and has been complaining of a headache for 3 days. She says it hurts in the top of her head and last night she complained a bit of her ear hurting. Her highest temp was 101.5. I have given her motrin and tylenol but the headache still comes back. | Hello and welcome to health care magicHeadache along with fever and earache points towards middle ear infection.Take your child to an ENT (ear nose throat) specialist.They will guide you regarding use of antibiotics anti-allergics after examining earache.Meanwhile give pain killers and do hot fomentation to ease the achehope you find this answer helpful.Good luck. | |
Q. Is surgery required for my mother's thumb injury?
Hi doctor, Basketball hit my mother's left thumb and there is a regular pain for some two years now. The skin becomes harder in that area. Also, that arm becomes thinner as compared to the other arm. Please help. | Hi. Revert back with more detailed history to an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> | |
Please give me suggestion whether i go through open operation or laparoscopic operation for inguinal hernia
I have left inguinal hernia since last eight month i have taken treatment by ayurvedic medicine but i get no relief however there is no major progressive symptoms are appear please give me suggestion whether i go through open operation or laparoscopic operation | Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. You should consult a General Surgeon for this, getting operated is the best option for inguinal hernia. Laparoscopic is a costly procedure but it is a minimally invasive surgery and bleeding will be less. Open surgery will have bleeding as a complication but not always though. Good Luck. | |
What causes leg pain and heart palpitations?
My lower legs hurt when I lay down at night, dull ache sometimes comes on like contraction. Sometimes my hips hurt at night, veins in my feet are somewhat larger, blood pressure 102/56, heart flutters when I lay down causing me to lose my breath and cough, had PE history, regurgitating heart valve, veins in arms are deep green, more noticeable bruising, sides of my upper legs ache while sitting, L4 or L5 deteriorated. | Hello there . I have read through your question and can understand your concern. Nocturnal night cramps in the calf muscles can be because of a variety of reasons. You said that your L4 L5 are deteriorated. It may be causing the leg pain due to nerve compression. It can also be due to DVT as you said you have noticed your veins to be engorged and green in color. You said you have regurgitating heart valves. are you currently on any medications. Your heart flutter and breathlessness on lying down indicate towards heart failure. I would advice you to undergo a echo cardiography . Also an MRI scan to rule out nerve compression. A Doppler imaging of the veins to rule out DVT. You may be required to put on antiarrythmics to control your heart rate . please consult your physician for the same. Hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact. | |
Jerking body, itching, tremors. Family history of hemi-migraine, epilepsy, ME. Is it MS?
Hi doctor, I live in uk and am showing many signs of ms, but have not been diagnosed. My hp has refered me to neuro . Two questions.... 1. My body jerks a lot, I itch like mad, and have tremors... How will it be possible for me to have an mri scan and keep still? 2. My father has died from complications with hemi migraine , my sister has it now, my nephew has epilepsy and my niece sufferes from ME. Can it be possible for me to have MS? Regards Julia | Hi Julia,I have read your symptoms in detail, and based on them, there is little chance of you having MS.However, MrI brain would help in making a diagnosis. If you are not still during MRI, they would give you short term sedation or light general anaesthesia.You could be having Myoclonic epilepsy and migraines, both of which can be managed with medications.I hope it helps.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist | |
Have been sedated and ventilated. Suffered brain injury and had part of skull removed. Not responding to pain
Myu sister has been in hospital for 12 days sedated and ventilated. The sedation was stopped 5 days ago and the ventilator (now tracheotomy) was turned off yesterday. She suffered a brain injury and has had part of her skull removed (day 2 in hospital). on day 8 she was responding well to neuro stimulation however she is no longer responding to this and is not responding to pain. Why has she not woken up and what are the changes of long term damage? | HIThank for asking to HCMShe must be in coma, ( Deep) she may not be respond to any stimuli either, it is not the thing like you said here the part of the skull cant be removed, I think you must be wrongly under stood if this the thing then the condition of your sister is critical you need to ask for prognosis to the medical team take care of your sister have nice day. | |
Suggest remedy for heart ailment
I woz recently admitted to hosp with chest pains,angiogram clear but stress test caused svt and then sugar level dropped to 3.1 and heart 30bpm.Felt very faint and lite headed.Been given cardicor and simvistatin 40 mg to take what is wrong?Not been given diagnosis from cardiologist! Many Thanks | Your chest pain migjt be due to SVT,stress tmt is done to see if you are getting some arrhythmias/SVT on exertion.So possibly your chest pain is due to SVT,as your angiogram is normal.The other thing which you can done is to get your 24 HR holter monitoring done.With that you can also see if you are getting any abnormality in your rythm. | |
Recovering from mouth and throat cancer, have large mucus build up in throat, constant hacking. Medicines?
Hi My name is Duncan McGlashan i am recovering from Neck and Throat cancer diagnosed in 2009 and underwent Chemo Therapy and Radio Therapy , I am cancer free now going into my 4th year BUT I have a large build up of Mucus in my thoat all the Time , I brush my teeth in the morning and evening and Gargle with hottish water to bring things up from Mucus with food particles in it and I bring up Mucus 4 or 5 times a day but I am always Hacking is there any Medication I can use to move it | Hi, radiation to head and neck region often associated with similar problems. unfortunately there is very little medication to treat it. the better thing you can do is to keep your mouth moist my some artificial salivary preparation. there is a medicine pilocarpine which also give some positive result in some cases. consult your oncologist. | |
Q. What causes cold hands and feet along with fatigue?
Hi doctor, I am having cold hands and feet. I also have little bit of fatigue. Two years ago, I lost 90 pounds with diet and exercise. I had high blood pressure and anemia when I was pregnant with twins three years ago. Now, I have taken a complete blood count. I am attaching the reports for your reference. Please guide. | Hi. Based on your query and attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Nutritional. Thyroid hormone profile. For further information consult a hematologist online.---> | |
Is anti rabies vaccination necessary for scratch by cat?
Dear Doctor, Good day. I'm 21 yrs. old, 5' 2'' and 110 lbs. my query is about anti rabies vaccine. I was bitten by a dog last May 14, 2011 and had anti tetanus and immonuglubulin and had 4 shots of anti rabies vaccine. my last schedule is Aug. 22, 2011. I was scratched by our cat yesterday and was bleeding. My question is do I need to have another anti rabies vaccine for the scratch of the cat? Please help me and thank you very much Doctor. | HiThanks for posting your query on HCM.Yes it is necessary even for a cat bite.Now since you have been already vaccinated in 2011. In addition to wound cleansing & a booster dose of Tetanus toxoid injectionYou should take at least two doses of anti rabies vaccine in the deltoid region of the arm on 0 and 3 days.Hope this suggestion could be of help to you in getting the treatment at the hospital.Give your valuable feedback if convinced.Regards | |
What causes back pain with UTI infections?
I got diagnoised with a UTI two weeks ago.. I have had a sore back for over a year and I think I have had a UTI all this time.. I am on Cipro 500mg.. I just ran out and they ordered more.. I have pain going into both of my legs and ouch moving pains on both sides of my back?? When should I go to ER? What are warning signs and what could be causing all this... | Dear patient Back pain with uti may be due to pelvic inflammatory disease which is inflammation of pelvic organs. But since u out have pain going into both legs possibility of disc prolapse or canal stenosis is more likely and seems a different condition from uti. Is there any difficulties in walking or tingling and numbness in both the legs? If yes then it also points towards canal stenosis. You need to be investigated with mri of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine as it gives detail information of discs , nerves and even bone. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Visit spine surgeon with report. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day for pain relief plus tab vita B12 plus pregabalin 75mg at bedtime for 10 days. Also get examined and search for the cause of recurrent uti. | |
Bleeding started after missing pill, not yet stopped. Should I stop taking pills?
Hey there. I missed one of my bc pills and began bleeding the week before my period. I decided to start a new pack and try to skip my period. I ve been bleeding since and it s been three weeks. Should I stop taking the pill all together or continue taking it regularly as I have, and hope it regulates itself? | Hello and welcome,If there has been bleeding for 3 weeks while on pills it may be due to the pills [ especially progesterone only pills do cause such bleeding so please check which ones you are taking]. Other reasons may be that the bleeding is unrelated to the pills and may be due to other causes like cervical polyps, uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts.So try changing your pills and take combined estrogen and progesterone pills of another brand if possible. If they work then it is fine. If the bleeding still continues then it is better that you get evaluated for any other cause. Hope this satisfies your query. Thanks for using HCM. Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have. Dr Madhuri BagdeConsultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist[You may also ask me direct questions at the following link. Thanks!!] | |
What do high levels of glucose in the below report suggest?
I just received my blood work and my Epithelial Cells are abnormal ( 10), my glucose is 233, A1C is 12.9 and my Ferritin is 230. The numbers are quite high compared to the normal range. I am diabetic and I take Metformin. Should I be alarmed by these elevated numbers? | hi sir,your sugar levels are very high.you need to control your blood sugar level and HB a1c is very high you have to control the two HB a1c under 6 to 6.5.increased ferritin levels may be due to some infection it might be also due to a type of cancer called hodgkin's lymphoma or genetic related some blood problems. metformin alone is not enough for controlling sugar. you should consult your physician immediately for further investigations and Management. thank you. | |
Suggest treatment for lower back pain on the right side
I have had a severe lower back pain on the right side and it is now also on the lower right side of my abdomen. It has been here for about a week to 10 days and is getting worse and spreading. No fever or chills, just intense pain. It is difficult to turn or twist or lay on right side, even jostling in the car intensifies the pain. | HiTake rest in bed,avoid bending,twisting spine for 5 days.Take Advil tabs twice daily after meals.use hot packs and application of muscle relaxant gel.you will recover | |
What causes yellow mucus discharge from nose?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have a 10 month old and for the past three weeks when she has a thick yellow nasal discharge. Mostly in the morning on waking. No fever, cough or chest involvement. Any suggestions? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.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)., | |
Suggest methods to reduce bp
Hi doctor,i'm kilani writing frm nigeria. Recently i was diagnosed 2 have high blood pressure(150/100).i'm now placed on a medicine which i've been taking for 3wks. Is there anything i can do 2 reduce this apart from taking drug? I mean d kind of food 2 eat, exercise(i'm asthmatic), or have u. | If i am your treating physician,would advise you the following guidelines initially1)To follow the DASH diet(Dietary approaches to stop hypertension)--->a)encourage whole grains,high fiber rich diet(including fruits,vegetables),fish,poultry meat like chicken,nuts,low fat dairy products in dietb)Limit simple sugars containing drinks,food like sweets and saturated fat intake.2)Limit salt intake less than 6 gram/day.3)To engage with regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (at least 30 min/day)4)Try to maintain normal body weight(i.e maintain normal BMI 18.5-24.9)5)Avoid smoking,limit alcohol consumption.Hope this information helps you.If any further questions,happy to answer you.take care. | |
Rashes all over body, changed mattress. Could this be allergy from it?
Is it possible to be allergic to a brand new mattress with a euro top (has memory foam) in the form of a non itchy rash? I got a rash over my body (non itchy) and the only thing that has changed is a new mattress. I have a mattress cover on top and a sheet so there is no direct contact. Could the mattress possibly be the problem? The mattress is a Sealy Optimum. | The mattress itself can allergy or sometimes the material is such that it give MORE SCOPE for dust mites to develop you can add dust mite proof cover over matteress | |
Suggest medications for respiratory infections
I was diagnosed with a respiratory infection on friday and given no medication.I m experiencing some pain in my upper chest region and am wondering if that s normal. I was also given no prescription, and have been experiencing symptoms for about a week. Should I seek a second opinion? | HI,Dear, Thanks for the query from you for your respiratory infection with pain in upper chest? which side not mentioned...for a 1 wks time and if 2nd opinion is needed ?1-I am happy that you are serious to know why this upper chest pain is persisting n why the first doctor has not taken it seriously as you think? 2-In my opinion this pain appears to be infective myalgia with respiratory infection, without any other symptom as you did not mention in your query.3-Your medical history does not lmention which side of the chest pain is there?4-But the worry you expressed would be true if the chest pain is on the left upper chest?5-I would advise General physicians opinion-who would do the needful -CBC,Chest-X-ray to rule out any lung infection,for your chest pain...6-Hence I would suggest you to go to ER physician for the evaluation and treatment of such cases.7-Hope this would resolve the causative worry of the patient in question .If treated on this line, the fearing patient , should not worry you much.8-Hope this would solve your worry of the upper chest pain,if its lt sidede.9-Wellcome to HCM for any more query. | |
What is the treatment for the infected sebaceous cyst?
My 14 year old daughter had an infected sebaceous cyst in her underarm. Me and older daughter have AS & fibromyalgia so my nurse said younger daughter could have some autoimmune condition called "picos." I dont know how it's spelled.Canyou tell me what picos is? | Dear Friend.Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.Infected sebaceous cyst needs to be removed surgically with a good antibiotic cover.I don't know what disease you are taking about. It might be Polycystic ovarian syndrome.This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask usStay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD | |
What causes prolonged stomach pains in a child?
Hi, my daughter is 7yrs old and has been getting stomach pains for a while now, I would say off and on for two yrs now, she complains like... sharp stabbing pains in the belly! I try to rubb he tummy and give he pain reliever! I have taken her to her doctor and she didn t seem to concerned? But why does she still get these pains? Could it be anxiety?? | Dear Parent,Functional abdomen pain that is pain in abdomen without any medical explanation can occur in children and anxiety can be one of the caused. I suggest that you maintain a diary as to when the pain occurs. I am glad that you have taken your child to pediatrician to evaluate her abdomen pain. If you are not satisfied with your pediatrician's assurance, I would suggest that you take a second opinion to confirm that nothing is wrong with your child before giving her pain relievers. | |
How to treat for asthma induced by dust and smoke allergy?
Hi, I am suffering from Dust/smoke allergy, something itching in my throat, i started couging and then my breath gets noice from my chest & asthma started...what do you suggest...in last september i took Fexofenadine nasal spray and i continously take telfast 120 mg. Thanks/Faisal Paracha | Hello Faisal.Thank you for asking at HCM.Telfast 120 is fexofenadine. Fexofenadine and nasal spray will help your nasal and throat symptoms of allergy but not asthma (noise from chest, feeling of being breathless).I would suggest you to take a combination of montelukast and levocetirizine for 1 week. This will work for both nasal allergies and asthma. If you have no symptoms with this, I would suggest you to take it at least for 2-3 months or as long as you expect exposure to dust and smoke.However, if this does not help you, I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will suggest you allergy testing and may advise you allergen immunotherapy, inhaled corticosteroids, etc.I would also suggest you regular breathing exercises. Please try to avoid dust, smoke, air pollution & cold air as much as possible.Hope this will help you.Wish you the best of the health.Regards. | |
Would a MRI report a kidney cyst as an incidental finding?
Would a pelvic mri report a kidney cyst roughly 2.5cm as an incidental finding? Have had further ultrasound since mri which noted this, had many ultrasounds before, cyst on kidney never mentioned. Have history of endometriosis, 6 months post tah and bso, was on started combination hrt post surgery, now changed to oestrogen only? | hai, MRI is a high definition advancedinvestigation tool which help in finding the problem comparing to the ultrasound.ultrasound can reveal a cyst. depends on the resolution of the machine and reader it will vary.May be cyst developed between the episode of your last ultrasound and MRI.unless cyst cause pain or discomfort it is hard to rule out.commonly found during incidental or routine investigation.thank youhope i answered your query | |
Over weight, abdominal crunch, bulge in stomach. What is it?
I am a 32 year old male, I am overweight but 2 months ago started martial arts training 5 days a week. Its moderate to intense, my shirt is usually drenched by the time we are done. 2 nights ago I was laying in bed and went into a abdominal crunch and noticed a large bulge develop in the center of my abdomen , above my navel. I would estimate the size of the lump to be a large orange. It seems to go back down when I relax but when I crunch it comes right back. Any idea what this could be? | Hi, Possibly likely what you are describing is an hernia. Hernia is the only swelling which disappears when you lye down. worthwhile seeing an physician to see what is happening after examining you. An ultrasonography may help in differentiating it from an intra abdominal pathology. hope this answers your query. Wish you a speedy recovery. | |
Suggest test which can identify htlv-1 infection
I had unprotected sex with a man who has htlv-1, I asked my gynecologist about this she has never heard of it, I have asked to be tested she couldnt find a test for this disease. Can you tell me how to find out about testing? And how long after intercourse should one get tested | Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.htlv 1 is basically HIV and it causes STD.there are sevral test available for its diagnosis .you can select among them which is available at your area .1. Blood serology test or HIV antibody this test come positive 7-10 day after contracting infection .2.ELISA for HIV 1 antigen it come positive eariliest after infection .3.PCR for hiv antigen having high sensitivity and specificity come earliest positive .hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query .regards,Dr.Manish PurohitInfectious disease specialist | |
Is there any way I can get rabies from racoon bone inspite of having a cut?
I was at an antique store today, and while handling a raccoon bone, I accidentally broke it in my hand. I have an open wound on my hand as well. The shop owner said the bone is 3+ years old, and it has been bleached. Is there any way I can get rabies from it? | Hi there, Thanks for your query. Every virus needs nutrients and a congenial environment for sustenance and propagation. A bleached raccoon bone more than 3 years old, is highly unlikely to be contaminated with live viruses, which thrive only in the body tissues. Hence, there is possibility of contacting rabies and thereby, no requirement of anti-rabies vaccines. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal | |
DVT in legs, ischemia, bleeding from veins near testicles. Taking Unistar, Acitro, Xamac. Cause of bleeding?
I am having DVT on both legs and also Escimic problem. I am taking UNISTAR 75 mg and Acitrom 3 mg from 2004. I have got a unique problem that sometimes blood comes from veins near testicals and that to in the morning. It stops after 1 hr . Recently doctor advised me to take Xamac 500 mg. when blood comes and stop taking thinners for 2 days. Why this blood comes from the veins ?. regards S Babu | The bleeding occurs due to the Acitrom which thins your blood to cause bleeding easily. Veins near your scrotum might be dilated and thin leading to easy bleeding. You should check your INR every two weeks to keep it in a range of 2 to 3 for the DVT. If it comes more than 3 then you should decrease the dose of Acitrom. You can stop Acitrom after six months of therapy and start on Ecosprin. That way the bleeding tendency will also decrease. What is the ischemic leg problem, I could help you better if you let me know about that in detail. Take care and feel free to elaborate on the ischemia part of the disease. | |
What is the best treatment for cracked vertebrae while taking treatment for blood cancer?
MY MOTHER HAS BLOOD CANCER.SHE IS GETTING BETTER,DOWN TO 1 TREATMENT FROM 4 A WK. SHE CRACKED HER BACK FROM A FALL. SHE HAS 3 CRACKED VERTEBRAE AND IN GREAT PAIN. WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR HER RECOVERY? SHE HAS A BACK BRACE FOR HER LOWER BACK. THANK YOU | Hi, I am so sorry to hear about your mothers injuries. I hope the injury and scans which show the injury to the vertebrae have been evaluated and I hope she is on at least some form of oral narcotic for pain.Now as far as more definitive treatment for such injuries while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. That is a tricky situation that requires constant communication between your hemato-oncologist and your Neuro or Prtho Spine guy. They may opt to defer any long term treatment and instead try pain management solutions like giving her a back brace to stabilize the spine and trying local steroid and pain medication injections in the region of the fracture.Surgical interventions while undergoing chemo are always complicated by the fact that the chemo may delay the healing from the surgery and make issues worse than they already were.All in all, I would conference with your healthcare team and make sure the Spine and Onc guys are on board and communicating well. Then I would discuss external braces and pain management strategies. This in my opinion should be your plan of attack.I really hope this helps. It's a rough spot to be in and kudos to you for caring for you mother as you do. I wish her and you the best.If you wish to discuss her case in further detail. You can try our "Ask a Specialist" subscription service and have a back and forth with a number of doctors on our network. The idea being that you bounce ideas off of different specialists.Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic.com | |
Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction
hlo sir,i am kamal .my age is 23 nd i am suffering from sex problems ,my penis not suport at sex time .thats why i am nt able to do sex.sir plz tell me which medicine i take nd that time i am afraid nd till now i am nt sex with any one.nd i am in burden.plz tell sir what i do | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I understand your problem. Do not lose heart. Please send details regarding your problem for solution. Mean while search kegel exercises on net and practise it for positive results. You can also visit psychiatrist for help. All the best. | |
Q. I masturbate using a fabric and it caused small rashes in pubis. Can this be herpes?
Hello doctor, I have small rashes in pubic area. I masturbate with a fabric usually so thinking this might have irritated it in small scales. I used Neosporin on it and it healed. I just heard people can get herpes with mild symptoms or be asymptomatic. The itchiness at first is what worried me. No blisters or lesions just white scaly flat skin. Please suggest. | Hi. Scaly itchy rash in your pubic area is fungal infection exacerbated by irritation due to fabric. You have to be gentle with yourself and use ample lubrication like oil and it should not be irritating. As it is going on since 1 year as I can make out from the history you have given and it responded to Neosporin, there may be a secondary bacterial infection. As you worry about herpes, herpes simplex do cause lesions in genital area but lesions are different. They occur recurrently like every month or every two or three months in susceptible individuals. The lesions in you are not suggestive of herpes simplex. They are like blisters. Even if you may be infected with herpes simplex if you do not have lesions, you need not worry you will never have. You are actually immune to herpes but still can transmit to others. For the present lesion, I advise you not to irritate the area, do not use infective things over the area and keep it clean and dry. Do not use any harsh soaps or solutions which may irritate. For fungal infection I advise you tablet Terbinafine 250 mg BD for two weeks with meals. For itching, tablet Loratadine 10 mg OD for 10 days or when itches, Terbinafine cream twice daily for two weeks, Mometasone cream once daily for five days, Mupirocin ointment twice daily for five days. Review after 2 weeks. Fungus. Koh scrapping. Herpes genitalis. Tinea cruris. Antifungal and general measures. Avoid irritants. Use moisturizers, be gentle. | |
Q. I have my total bilirubin and direct bilirubin ranges high. Is it fine?
Hi doctor, I have a total bilirubin level of 27.20 mmol/L and direct bilirubin of 12.20 mmol/L. Is it fine for my profession? | Hi. I have reviewed your query and your bilirubin level is high. You need to get your bilirubin level within the normal range. Sugar cane juice and apple juice can be taken more. Avoid heavy strenuous activities until your bilirubin level comes under control. For more information consult a pathologist online --> | |
Ultrasound abdomen says kidneys have low cotico-ecogenicity, cortico-medullary interface preserved. Meaning, causes, treatment?
Hi, My father is 67 yrs old and yday we had abdomen and pelvic sonography done. Report says that both kedneys are normal in size with low cotico-ecogenicity. Cortico-medullary interface is preserved. what does it mean? why it happens and how to cure this problem. how serious is this problem ? Nitin Agrawal YYYY@YYYY | You have only mentioned ultrasound findings.You may also provide other investigation reports.However,just on the basis of ultrasound these findings can be in ATIN or Pyelonephritis.Seriousness of the condition will depend on the reports & persistence of abnormal findings | |
What is the treatment for Brown-Séquard syndrome?
I was diagnosed with brown sequard syndrome, but did not have a trauma accident...it just sorta happened. I have no feeling in my left arm but have regained some strength and some function. I only sweat on the right side of my body now. My balance started to get better, but now I feel like its starting to go backwards. Its been a little over a year since the injury happened, is it normal to make progress and then regress? Also I have returned to work, but I have a lot of back pain now. Would I qualify for social security disability? | Hi, First of all, you need physical rehabilitation to avoid deformity of your muscles. Because the brain could create other nerve pathways to compensate for the lost ones. To help the brain creating other pathways You need to take daily some vitamins such as B complex, folic acid and vitamin B12. The exclusion of hypertension and diabetes is important in your case, besides modification of your diet by increasing fish and vegetable intake and decreasing saturated fat intake, because Omega 3 fatty acid and flaxseed oil may help the brain to build new pathways. You can add Flax seed oil to your diet by putting one spoon of Flax seed oil to your diet if you cannot eat fish regularly. The psychological factor is important in your case, so you should avoid negative feelings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist | |
What are the side effects of Fertisure M,Cervifert,biopreg F and Susten 300mg?
Hi,my self ritu.im married girl.my periods are irregular...doctor prescribe me to take some medicines,these are-Fertisure M,Cervifert,biopreg F and Susten 300mg.doctor i want to know that which medicines im taking is this safe is there any sideeffect.please tell me.... | Hi, These drugs are prescribed for infertility treatment and are generally considered to be safe during pregnancy. Fertisure-M, Cervifert and Biopreg-F are nutritional supplements containing various vitamins and minerals which are commonly prescribed for fertility treatment. Whereas Susten-300 which contains female hormone progesterone helps and maintains normal pregnancy and prevents miscarriages in early pregnancy. Its common side effects include headache, vomiting, breast pain, stomach cramps, and swelling of the limbs. Continue taking these medications as prescribed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali | |
What does severe pain in the lower back indicate?
I recently woke up and could hardly move, I was in so much lower right back pain. I have memory problems, am 76 and a widow living alone. What did I do to myself? I just woke up (it is 1am) and am having pain again and have to move very slowly - bending over is a killer! I am going to take some vitamin C, and oxycodone, if I can find any around the house. I am 76, a widow and live alone! Should I go to an emergency room for analysis/diagnosis? | Dear madamHello You have deficency of calcium .you need some back exercise, hot fomentation.you should take milk,milk product.It will help you in backach. | |
What is the cause and treatment for tenderness in ribs and swollen glands?
I have been having a lot of discomfort in my mis-upper back. Random tender spots along rib cage. Some upper stomach discomfort. have found swollen lymph glands in neck and under arm, they seem to come and go. Some pain in upper arm area, tingly hands. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Axillary lymphnodes are enlarged in lung infection and cancer. And both these cause pain and chest discomfort. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. CT thorax with Contrast 4. Fine needle aspiration cytology from axillary lymphnodes. According to the diagnosis, you may need antibiotics and other supportive drugs. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and vaginal thrush in a child
My daughter is 9 years old, in january suffered from abdo pain for 10 days and had 4 separate episodes of vomiting over the 10 days and seemed to be suffering spasms. She was fine for 5 months but it started up again 5 days ago - she has vomited once. It seems worse after eating - we have tried buscopan and colofac - the pain is mainly in the supra pubic area, she also has vaginial thrush for which we have canesten. She is very red and has had a small amount of bleeding from where the skin has broken down - could this be causing the abdominal pain and is there anything else that can treat it ie pessaries of oral tablet other than canesten? | Hello dear!I can understand your concern. As per your symptoms,its urinary tract infection with vaginal candidiasis.I would advise to get her urine routine examination done from lab. If there is infection (pus cells in urine) go for urine culture and start syp. ciprofloxacin 250 mg/5 ml (6 ml twice daily for 1 week) along with cranberry juice twice daily. Also give her plenty of fluids like fresh fruit juices and plain water to make her urine output atleast 1.5 to 2 litres/day and the urine colour should be clear. Get her renal scan (ultrasound KUB)done if the infection is positive in urine.Pomegranate juice is also helpful in relieving pain due to urinary tract infection.For vaginal infection,canesten is good enough but you can also try fusidic acid and syp. VERMOX (mebendazole) 5 ml twice daily for 3 days because sometimes the itching and redness is due to pinworm infection that also causes Urinary infection.Avid constipation by giving high fiber diet and fluids.Avoid tight clothing.Wipe from front to back,not back to front after pee.Hope it will help.Wishing your child good health :-) | |
Suggest treatment for mild cerebral palsy in a 2 year old
Hi, our daughter is at moment 2y. 5m. old and is diagnosed with an atypical form of a mild Cerebral Palcy (it appears to be under the symptoms of diplegia). Our main problem is her sleep disorders since 6 months old. We tried almost everything with no success (melatonin, light sedative medication, etc.). Any suggestion or practical advise? This problem causes us a lot of nerves and a non calm everyday life... Thanks a lot ! I ll appreciate any helpful answer or advice! S.P. (Bulgaria) | certain drugs like trichlofos help in sleeping problem in cerebral palsy.sometimes pain due to spasm of muscles causes difficulty in sleep. so use of drugs which relieve the muscle spasm such as tizanidine and beclofan are helpful. | |
Is there any risk in doing masturbation daily?
Hi Doctor, I have doubt regarding the masturbating. I have gone through multiple articles but fail to understand. I do Masturbating daily at least once my age is 30 years still not married. I want to know will this be risky if i do MB daily Regards, Vicky | In normal condition there is no harm with masturbation. Masturbation is just kind of safe sex where you enjoy sexual activity with your own body.If you over practice it it may have few deleterious effects. For a 30 year person, try not to exceed it beyond 5-7 times per week. This is also advice not to use extra force while masturbating.If your frequency is much more than this and if it hurting you, you can contact me for counselling and reduce the harmful effects.Thanks | |
What is the cause for lightheadedness with swelling under neck?
I have some sort of swelling or lump or something under my neck. It's not a hard lump or anything. It's really soft and squishy. At first, it was just on the right side, but then yesterday there was one on the left side as well. Ever since the first one appeared (about a week ago), I've experience extreme lightheadedness several times through the day, to the point of feeling like I'm about to fall over. I'm also extremely tired, and it takes me forever just to get out of bed in the morning. What could be causing this? | HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your concern, look this could be nonspecific swelling of cervical lymph nodes this could be due to undernourished conditioned, and this lumps does not make any harm to you, it is your over consciousness that cause such symptoms, otherwise it may not be any problem, if you have any symptoms like fever pain then it would be matters , take care and have nice day. | |
What causes lumps on jaw line?
I have had a lump in my lower right jaw line for awhile now, I can move it around with my fingers. It's around the size of a small jelly bean and is hard. It doesn't hurt or bother me at all but wonder if I should be concerned. What could it be, and should I have it looked at? | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain a small moveable lump under the jawline is a swollen lymph node and it is commonly due to Infection in the regions drained by those group of lymph nodes..For the lymph nodes under the jaw line which is sub-mandibular group of lymph nodes, the lymphadenopathy can be due to infection in the head and neck region like teeth and gums, ear,throat, infections in mouth, nose etc..At times infections in distant regions cause swelling and infection in distant lymph nodes..You should consult a physician and get evaluated and in case of infection antibiotic course can resolve the swelling..In case the swelling does not subside even after treatment or in case if there is no pathology found in any part of body a Biopsy has to be done to rule out for any malignant condition sprouting in the lymph node known as LYMPHOMA..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. | |
Q. I am unable to see bright lights with frequent headaches. What is the problem?
Hi doctor, I am unable to look at the sunlight for six to seven seconds before three and a half weeks ago. The sun was behind a cloud and was not very bright. It looked like a white golf ball in the sky. I get mild headaches every day caused by bright lights and the lights at night such as street lights. Also, my nearsightedness got a little worse and sometimes takes a long time to focus on things. I do not have any white or black spots viewed on my vision. I went to an optometrist and an ophthalmologist. Both said that there are no signs of damage to my eyes and my eyes are stressed too much. They told me that everything would be fine in due time. What is wrong with me? I am tired of these little headaches every day. I also work outside all the day. | Hi. Seeing the sun and very bright lighting can cause damage resulting in phototoxicity and can cause macular (the focusing part of the retina) damage. So I would suggest you avoid such things again. I would recommend you use sunglasses while you are outside and use lubricant eye drops Allergan refresh celluvisc (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) one drop four times per day, for both the eyes for one week. For a headache (if it develops), use any regular pain medication. If you develop any disturbance in vision or if you see a black spot in your visual field, please report immediately to an Ophthalmologist (not optometrist). Do you have any history of sinusitis or use of glasses for near vision? | |
Reversion to previous personality after removal of brain tumor. Common?
I've known my father in law for over 30 years. At first he was a jerk, thought it was funny to insult and belittle people, particularly his wife. For the last 8 years or so he started mellowing, being nice to people, being attentive and helpful to his wife and so on. A few weeks ago they found a tumor growing between his skull and the membrane surrounding the brain. It was on the right side of his head, about the size of a lemon. He had surgery five days ago and returned home yesterday. Now he's back being an ass again. Is this common? To revert back to a previous personality? Is it temporary? | hi there. thanks for your querry.i wouldnt like to attribute his strange behaviour to the tumour. he's surely sufferring from another psychological problem that provokes mood swings. however, going through surgery recently might have just been so stressful, so you have to do all to tolerate him.also do well to consult a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and to rule out an organic cause.thanks for understanding | |
Can 1% hydrocortisone cream be used as a substitute for cotrimazole?
In an answer I read on this web site it stated that in place of trimovate cream you can get 1% hydrocortisone cream and cotrimazole ointment over the counter at all the pharmacies. However whenever I search for cotrimazole ointment it asks me if I mean clotrimazole. Is this a similar product? | Hi,No, 1% hydrocortisone can not be used as substitute for clotrimazole. Clotrimazole is commonly prescribed to treat fungal (yeast) infection. Whereas, 1% hydrocortisone cream is a steroid commonly prescribed to treat swelling, itching and irritation associated with eczema, allergic dermatitis, insect bites and stings, and psoriasis. It is not useful for the treatment of fungal infection. On the other hand trimovate contains a clobetasone (steroid), nystatin (antifungal) and oxytetracycline (antibiotic) which is commonly prescribed to treat mixed infections of the skin.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | |
What is the procedure for gall bladder laprosopy ?
I am looking for the best laproscopic surgeon in Bangalore for Gall bladder removal. I am 30, Male and 5ft 9 inch in height. Any suggestions please? | Hi. Thanks for your query and for using Health Care Magic You can visit Dr Sanjay Govil, Consultant GI Surgeon or Dr Shivaram, Consultant Surgeon. Both are available at Columbia Asia Hospital, Yeshwantpur. Incidentally I have worked with the while I was at bangalore. They are the best. Hope this answers your query. Thanks and Regards Dr Kiran | |
Suggest remedies for stomach discomfort caused by a fall
For the last 4 or so days I ve been having stomach discomfort like I ve been punched in the tummy. 10 days ago I fell down a flight of stairs but my stomach only started hurting a week ago. It s slightly bloated & I don t feel like eating. A hot water bottle provides some relief. It may just be a bug. What is your opinion? | HI.This may or be a stomach bug.You have a history of trauma over the abdomen although pain started later. The best investigation in such cases is CT scan of the abdomen. There is possibility of an internal trauma of the intestines / mesentery, liver , spleen or so on. Hemoperitoneum , meaning collection of blood can cause such problems. Exploratory Laparoscopy also helps a lot in diagnosis and treatment. | |
Is Advair better than Prednisone for the treatment of chest infection?
I have sarcoidosis I m at the final stages often get chest infections, my doctor wants to take me out there prednisone and give me a beer with steroids in it that s the only thing I feel that helps me for my infections and help me to breathe better driving it up along with antibiotics what I want to know is Advair better than prednisone, | Hello,Advair is a combination of a corticosteroid and a beta2-adrenergic bronchodilator used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. It is better than prednisone to treat breathing problems.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi | |
What are the complications of appendicitis surgery?
One of relatives is down with appendicitis, he is advised to undergo surgery for the same. Tell me more about the surgeries done for removal of appendicitis. What are the complications of the same? | Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, a small, finger-shaped pouch that is located at the junction between the large and small intestines. The surgery is the standard treatment for inflammation and infection of the appendix and patients usually recover from appendectomy without experiencing complications. A ruptured appendix is considered a medical emergency. Surgeons use one of two surgical techniques open appendectomy or laparoscopic appendectomy for removal of appendix. The choice of method is made by the surgeon on a case-by-case basis. Paralytic ileus and wound infection may occur following the operation. | |
Hello, I am experiencing this really bad lower back pain , it has been going on for the last 7 days sometimes i am unable to move, it feels like its in my butt bone . | Hi, Kim, Thanks for query, It seems that after some jerks your back muscles might have gone in to spasm causing severe back pain. Take analgesic and muscle relaxant tablets,apply some local analgesic,muscle relaxant like relaxyl ointment. Do hot foementation, if you are elderly,then possibility of spondilitis to be ruled out. ok and bye. | |
Failed IUI, had bad quality of fertilized embryo due to Kruger's Criteria, on Oligocare. Is it advisable to go for IVF?
Hi Doctor, recently I & my wife decided to go IVF after several IUI failed! there were 5 eggs retrieved and fertilized. doctors says fertilized embroy are not in good quality. 2 of them with 4 cell grade 3 and one embroy 4 cell grade 4. these are the four embroys has been transferred and we hope that it me develops better once move to uterus . any way, doctor says reason for this that my sperm morphology is 2% (Kruger s Criteria). I am currently taking medicin named Oligocare . please suggest | hello , as your kruger strict criteria is 2% , it have poor prognosis, this condition can be due to nutritional deficiency as your doctor gave your oligocare , so i suggest to take the treatment for 3 months and again get your sperm morphology done... and hope for the best... take care | |
Q. My teeth seem to be yellow. Can I go for teeth whitening?
Hi doctor, My age is 26. My teeth seem to be yellow in color from the past few years. I do not have any other dental issues. So, I want an advice from the doctor that can I go for teeth whitening? Is it safe? Will it create any teeth problems in future? Or it may affect my health in any way? How long will the teeth remain white after treatment? How much does it cost? Any experienced dentist please advice me on this. | Hello. Tooth discoloration can be caused either due to internal stains or external stains. If the discoloration in your case is due to external factors, then you can simply go for scaling or cleaning of the teeth which is very safe for everyone. Teeth whitening or bleaching can be done in cases of internal staining. It is done using certain chemicals, results are good, but you need to be little cautious while having colored food like tea, coffee, etc. But if you have teeth sensitivity, then bleaching would not be a good idea as it can lead to more sensitivity. Your teeth will remain white as long as you can maintain it with proper oral hygiene. Cost can vary according to the clinic. Otherwise, it will not affect your health in any other way. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
How soon a patient can travel after the heart surgery?
My father has been traveling and had a heart attack 7 driving hours from home. Two stents were placed in his arteries that were 95% blocked. He was told that another "more main artery" is 80-90% blocked and should stay in that hospital to have a second procedure to place more stents into that "more main artery". We would like to get him home as soon as possible but am worried about the 7 hour car drive home. He is already on Aspirin and Plavix, how soon after the surgery could he make the 7 hour car drive home? | Hilatest protocol says patient can be discharged the next day post ptca. Once the sheath out procedure is done the site of puncture is to be kept pressed to prevent hematoma., 48 hours post ptca the patient should be kept in a recovery unit because chances of arrythmia and stent thrombosis are more with in 48 hours, if every thing is fine in 48 hours then patient can be taken back to home after 7 hour journey on back seat lying down, in fact walking inside the house and doing house hold chores is adviced as a part of cardiac rehbilitation 72 hours after ptca. | |
Are poly cystic ovaries the reason for infertility?
Hi,I have unexplained infertility for 8 yeas,in 2012 we did and IVF after a number of failed IUI and that time my AMH was 0.67 probably due to high medication taken during 10 IUIS.IVF failed and I took DHEA for approx 8 month and now AMH is 4.00 but periods are little irregular like 4 days + or - from my date.Now we are again going for IVF and doctor said poly cystic overlies. I doubt ,please confirm | Hello Polycystic ovarian disease(PCOD) may cause infertility.PCOD has typical appearance in USG and it is indicated by increase ovarian size,hyperechoic stroma and necklace appearance of cysts(anechoic in appearance) arranged in periphery.PCOD should be confirmed by clinical correlation and biochemical markers like hormonal assay for PCOD.PCOD is a curable disease and mostly it is treated by medicines.Surgical intervention is required in very few cases.Hope I have answered your query.Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan | |
Does irregularity in taking contraceptive pills lead to unwanted pregnancy?
hi doctor i am taking krimston 35 since 1 month as contraceptive pill mean while i missed to take 2 pills in correct time but i have taken immedetely as i remembered, now my doubt is iam having sex with my husband wht is the chance of getting pregnancy i want to continue tablets for another 3months is it ok r not, | Hello dearUnderstand your concernYes there may be chance of pregnancy as you missed two tablet of krimson 35.After missing two tablet you have to used barrier contraception to prevent the pregnancy but you did not use any other contraception so chnce of pregnancy.You should go for pregnancy confirmation by UPT and or blood HCG if period will delay by the 10-12 days from the normal expected period date.Krimson 35 is not strong contraception. You can also use newer contraception like femilon and microgyon instead of krimson 35 to preven the pregnancy after getting advice of gynecologist. Krimson generally used to regularize the period in PCOS.Contraceptive pill should be take regularly to prevent complication so make habit to take regularly by putting reminder in the mobile.Hope this may help youBest regardsDr. Sagar |
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