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Can cardio and strength training be done despite being on Telmisartan?
i am overweight and hypertensive.My weight is 95 kg, with ht.-5 ft 3 inches.I am planning to join gym because it is difficult to reduce wt at home.Can I do cardio and strenghth training ex.in gym.I am taking telmisartan wit H in morning and telmisartan plain 20 mg at night.Please advise.
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Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare Magic...* Brief Answer: Exercising is safe and good for your blood pressure and weight loss, good hydration is essential.*Explanation: My opinion is that high blood pressure on many occasions is an indication for control .That happens on many levels. First, be sure that high blood pressure is not secondary to any other diseases as Cushing or renal failure.Then ,Diet with low salt and less fat content is crucial. Exercise and other healthy activities are also a mean to control blood pressure. If all that dose not help, medications are a must .That is usually decided by your doctor according to your condition and comorbidities .Some drugs that are perfect for patients are not necessary good for others.Regular blood pressure monitoring is as important as starting treatment so that we could assess efficacy of the medication we started.your body mass index is high you need to lose some extra weight.I suggest my patients the following : cardio and aerobic exercising is helpful to control blood pressure and healthy to your heart.The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about age , sex and other comorbidities if there are any.*Conclusion: I suggest you follow up your blood pressure in between exercising sessions , lower your caloric intake and stick to your medications. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help, If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
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Suffering from back pain
Hey my name is pearlie and I m been haveing really bad pain in my left side down below my rids and pain go around my back and have been to many doctor and can t fine what matter I ve en sick goi ng on 7 pr 8 monthes and hurt really bad if I hold my pee
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Hi, Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. MANAGEMENT OF chronic back pain is back exercises ,analgesics (Diclofenac 100 mg slow release tablets aftermeals),vitamin supplementation. Sometimes root cause of pain vitamin D3 DEFECIENCY. Checking of your vitaminD3 may be helpful.If low it can be supplemented.I think my answer will be helpful to you.
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Sharp pain around navel, swollen stomach, increased urination. Had fallen , hurt knees. How to get relief?
I have been having pain on the left side of my belly button an the top of it for a couple days but as of a couple hours ago it has gotten worse sharp pains an my belly is swollen like I would be pregnant no possibilities Tod that a few days ago I was leftinf something to move it an I fell to my knees in pain an its just got worse an I have had to pee a lot more then normal
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Hi,Karenherron, Thanks for query. From your history there are two possibilites, 1,there is abdominal muscle strain resulting into spasm. 2,having renal colic as you have spasmodic pain in left abdomen and having frequency of urination. Go for urine check up to rule out urinary problem. Take some pain reliever with muscle relaxant medicine. Take plenty of water. Ok and bye.
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Heating up body, bright red face and eyes, dripping wet, loss of consciousness, low BP usually from early spring to late fall. Suggest
HI! I BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR 25 YEARS AND NO ONE KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT. I've had every test there is . my problem is it happens any time from early spring to late fall. I get this weird feeling throw out my body I heat up and my face turns bright red and the whites of my eye are also red. i start losing control of my body. i can hear but i can"t respond.I GET DRIPPING WET AND I GO UNCONSCIOUS. MY BLOOD PRESSER GOSE SO LOW THERE CAN'T GET IT. SOME TIME I'M OUT FOR 45 MINUTES. ALL THEY DO A THE HOSIPTAL IS OXGYEN AND A IV. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEALS IT SUCK LIVING LIKE THIS. THE OLDER I GET THE WORSE IT SEAMS TO GET.
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you are dealing with allergies of pollens ad as you grow immunity decreases and attack increasesget blood serum tests fr specific antibodies for pollens of your aea at that seasonand go for immunotherapy to get rid of it
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Had Crohn s disease and bowel resections. Numbness in leg. Taken Coumadin. Your thoughts?
My health back ground. Im 33.male nurse. DX at age twenty with crohns, had three bowel resctions six bowel obstructions, three ID rectal abcess acute kidney failure at age 32 for two weeks, still dont know why, went back to normal with no treatment 2 weeks later. , age 28 with lupus anticouglant factor 10 after having lower right l;eg dvt and PE in both lungs. Started on coumadin. Stopped coumadin after seeing hemotoligst 18 months ago. and my factor 10 results were back tp normal. two weeks ago i woke up one morning to having my entire right hand swollen and no feeling to the hand and fingers. I could not move fingers and no sensation anywhere in the hand past the wrist . Went to the Er. They did and Ultrasound and it came back normal. A eurologist came in and told me that i needed to be admitted for further test. On that same day they did two ultrasounds, two mris to both right arm hand and wrist all came back normal. As the day went on, pain become to be intense in my hand, but couldnt move my fingers nor move my wrist. When they moved them It hurt very bad. The next day, a ortho hand doc talked to me about few opyopns. 1. Do a cortisone injection into carpal tendon to see if it would help my symptoms or just go ahead with carpal tunnel surgery. my third option to do an angiogram to see if we are missing a small clot even though all test were neg so far. I decided to do the angio due to my history, then to everyones suprise the dye could not move past my arteries into my arm that go to my hand. My ateries were collapsed. They did inject three rounds of nitrogylverine. The opned but collapsed right back. They stated me on two b/p meds to see if it would help. Nifedpine and isotop. The next morning i had some sensation. :ot of sharp achy pain but everyday it got better, But now they need to see why this all happened. They want to test me now for Lupus, RA, Ryndom syndrome. Now yesterday my entire right leg from my thigh down to my feet went completely numb. I was in a chair no longer then ten minutes. The symptom went away after about six minutes. What are ur thoughts. I see my family doc tomm, thena Ruemotlogist monday.
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Hi, I understand your concern. From the history you have presented, I feel you have been suffering fron a chronic autoimmune rheumatic disorder involving musculoskeletal system, joints, vesssels and nerves. The drugs, treatment and therapies you have been given helped you to get rid of the symptoms, but as soon as their action got over, the symptoms reappeared. I would suggest you to immediately see a Rheumatologist and follow whatever treatment he or she suggests. You may even need some physiotherapy and exercises to maintain your limbs movement and sensations.These kind of rheumatic disorders persist for a lifetime, but can be definitely controlled if you remain careful and strict about your health. Hence my suggestion to you would be to keep a check on your health, continue the medications, maintain proper lifestyle, follow physiotherapy, do exercises and persist on a life-long therapy as suggested by the rheumatologist to prevent recurrences of the symptoms.Wish you a healthy life. Hope you recover soon. And do write to us whenever you feel that you need our help.
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Q. How can I get the stuck food out of a pocket between molars?
Hi doctor,I have a spot that I think may be considered a pocket or may just be a spot between my molars where I get food stuck. I have had problems with inflammation from food getting stuck in there. I got a Waterpik and the tool worked like a charm. So I am in a pinch now. I am traveling and I lost nearly all my belongings to theft. I am low on funds and my trouble spot is killing me. What can I do super cheap? Do you think an oral irrigating syringe will do the trick?
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Hello. Yes, such food lodgements are quite irritating. If the gap is narrow, you can use floss. But, I guess you have a wide gap. For that, you can use interdental brushes (available in different sizes in a single pack - looks like miniature bottle brushes). You just have to give a push motion in the gap from the facial to the tongue/palate side of the gap. Gargle after every meal (preferably with lukewarm and salt water) and regarding pocket, consult a periodontist when you reach back and they will guide you regarding the treatment. Kindly avoid toothpick usage as it can harm the gums. For more information consult a dentist online -->
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What causes inflammation on lower lip with swelling in eyes?
Hello I have a problem with my lower lip. Its starting to turn blood red and its starting from the inside. I also am struggling with swollen eyes every morning till 12 midday. I went to the doctor and they gave me allergy pills but its been a month now and no change yet. Your help would be appreciated
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Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to know more about you like - What is your age? Since when you starter having the symptoms? Do you itch? Do you get these symptoms every day? Do you have any other allergies or any other medical conditions? Do frequently/regularly take any other medications? How the symptoms subside - by themselves or with drugs? etc.From your given history, I would suggest you as follows:1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you montelukast and levocetirizine/cetirizine regularly. 2. I would also review your medical history and medications as some common medicines like analgesics may cause such symptoms.3. Personally I would suggest you allergy testing as well as some tests for kidney function like blood urea, serum creatinine and urine examination. This is because early morning eye swelling that subsides by itself by noon may be due to some abnormality in kidney function. Please consult your doctor for this concern. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Wish you the best of the health.Thank you & Regards.
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What treatment do you suggest for excessive mucus drip at back of the throat ?
For several months now, I have experienced excessive mucus drip in the back of my throat, yet cannot expectorate it. My throat is sore and the middle of my tongue has a raised ridge that appears to be white. Also, I experience some difficulty swallowing when the mucus is flowing. I have a history of allergies, but this is new. I also have asthma that is under control. Over the counter medications for allergies have not given me relief. I have considered food allergies and have limited the mucus producing food products such as dairy products, but still daily I am swallowing mucus and cannot cough it out. Please advise. Thank you.
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Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Pharyngitis & Allergic tracheo-bronchitis.Management includes:1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain.2. Analgesics like paracetamol3. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief.4. Montelukast preparations, which is used as a maintenance therapy.5. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.If symptoms still persist...it will be better to consult an ENT specialist.Wish you a speedy recovery.Take care.
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Suggest medication for pain on the lower left side of the back
Hi, I have taken a solid hit to my lower back on my left side (I think my kidney) it has been painful for 2 weeks now and is sore mostly when I bend or apply tension to the muscles in that area. I have not urinated blood Improvement in past 2 weeks seems minimal Please advise
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Hello,Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,Brief Answer -Treatment for lower back pain depends upon the patient's history and the type and severity of pain, as you described i explained below meditation. Explained Answer -The vast majority of lower back pain cases get better within six weeks without surgery, and lower back pain exercises are almost always part of a treatment plan.If pain persists or worsens, more involved diagnostic and surgical procedures may be recommended. Medications : A wide variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications is available to help reduce symptoms of lower back pain.Many medications reduce inflammation, which is often a cause of pain, while others work to inhibit the transmission of pain signals from reaching the brain.Each medication has multiple unique risks, possible side effects and drug (or food or supplement) interactions, which need to be evaluated by a physician.Also i would suggest Rest for sometime more because Ceasing activity for a few days allows injured tissue and even nerve roots to begin to heal, which in turn will help relieve lower back pain. However, more than a few days of rest can lead to a weakening of the muscles, and weak muscles have to struggle to adequately support the spine. Patients who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain.Hope You will find it out helpful.Thanks And Regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati
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How to treat chest pain?
I had a cold/flu a month ago that lasted for a week and a half. After which I felt pressure in my chest, which I assumed was due to my asthma although i could feel fine. Three weeks later I felt pain in my chest right in the middle of my chest and a few days later I got a cold again I usually only get colds twice a year, should I be concerned I have a cold twice in a one month span?Should I be concerned about the chest pain or its just my asthma?
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem.Yes, you should definitely concern about your chest pain and recurrent cold. Asthma can reduce lung defense and so recurrent viral infection is common. This is the cause for your recurrent cold.Central chest pain can be due to uncontrolled asthma. So you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about severity of the disease, so that additional bronchodilators can be given if needed. For recurrent viral infection, better to take Influenza vaccine. It should be given annually. It gives protection for 1 year. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How can headaches, dizziness and blurred vision caused by lesions on the sheath of my brain be treated?
Have 3 lesions on the sheath of my brain, heavy headaches, located in three areas in my head, the worst is the one running up my left hand side of my head and sown my neck making it stiff and hard to turn my head right or down. Dizzy, fainting spells, blood pressure runs high at different times of the day my diastolic seems to run high more so. I have weakness in my limbs and numbness and tingling. My eye sight is being effected with blurred vision to blind in my right eye. As of 4 days ago I am having a hard time swallowing I have to make myself swallow, and when I do it hurts all the down my esophagus. I have lost 15 pounds in the last 4 days from being able to eat. I have had a spinal tap done and came back benign for brain cancer, so what else could this be? And even though they are benign can they still be life threating? I am at my wits end here. I can focus I loss my concentration very easily and my mood swings are crazy. I have also been experiencing cold chills that last for 15 to 30 mins at a time. Thank you
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Spinal tap being benign means no malignant cells were seen. You need to have a biopsy of these lesion for a histopathological examination to reach exact diagnosis.Please discuss it with your treating doctor.
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Could bump at the tip of penis next to urethra opening indicate infection?
My husband, of 15 years, whom I recently discovered has had not only an affair with an old girlfriend, but also signed up for an online, romantic dating network, initiated sex with me, and there was a bump at the tip of his penis, next to his urethra opening. I'm nervous about std. How do I know if he is infected?
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here your husband can have STD as having extramarital relation....Still examination of swelling needed for giving more opinion ....It could be wart like infection from human papilloma virus or can having condyloma like infective condition .....Serological testing can be done for it ....Urine also should be examined for pus cells .....If discharge present from urethra it could be gonorrhea or chlamydia like infection....Drink more water ......Avoid excess spicy foods ....Consult physician for this ...Take care ....
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What is the treatment for injured toe?
I slightly stubbed my big toe and now my whole area around the toe is swollen and I can barely walk...its quite painful, especially on top of the foot around the big toe. The injury was extremely minor at the time and seems to have gotten worse without any further injury. What Should I do to treat it?
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Hello,Your pain and swelling following trauma, requires further evaluation with x-ray to rule out fracture. Please be advised to follow-up with an orthopedician to get an x-ray done. Meanwhile, apply cold compress to the affected area, elevate the leg, take adequate rest and Ibuprofen (if not allergic) for pain. Toe fracture is treated with immobilization of toe with cast/buddy tape.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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Why my hand is still numb?
hi im 14 and at school on tuesday i hit my elbow on a chair really hard it started tingling. i went home and iced it . the next day there was a huge bump and my hand was numb. we got a brace to help support it but my hand is still numb what do u think is wrong with my hand/elbow?
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Hi, Numbness in hand is due to nerve compression over elbow due to injury, have you got your x-ray done? Is there any fracture? Usually, they heals with time and do not required active intervention but sometimes they need medicine or surgical procedure. I need to see your x-ray to guide you properly as management will depend on that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What causes burning/itching on scalp with pain behind eye?
My husband is having a burning itch on the left side of his scalp & also pain behind his left eye. He feels a burning around & above that eye & can t stand to have either his face or scalp touched on that side. He has also had a headache for the last 3 days which is unusual since he never had headaches. What do you think?
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Hi!! According to your history he seems to be developing herpes zoster infection that is shingles. He might come up with blisters in a day or two . You can give him antihistaminic like levocetrizine for itch control and paracetamol tablet for pain for the time being. Once he presents with blisters start with antiviral medication like valcyclovir.
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Can 'glycerin' be used in the mouth of a child?
hi i have a medication my kid aunt buy his dis med for his mouth the name of it is glycerin b.p. i want to now if its the rite think for his mouth he only 1 year i have never seen r here bout it at all i need your help please am from st.vincent and the gernadines
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glycerine by mouth is not recommended for 1 yr child and as a matter of fact any laxatives; food habits need to be changed and give plenty of fluids and fibre and not exclusive milk only.
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What does semen anaylsis report regarding sperm count indicate?
my name is danish and my semen analysis report is this i want to know about that qua 4 ml, ph, 7.5 sperm count 80mill live count 30 mill, sperm per ejaculate 320 mil, motile sperm 38%, rapid linear progression 00%, slow/non lin progression 40%,non progresive 60%
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hii.you didnt mention about the coagulation time and morphology of sperm.it is also important.count you should write as per ml.i.e,20 million/ml like this.motility is gud.you review with proper report.
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How can fever, eye swelling, ear infections and constipation be treated?
My daughter is 18 months old and was seen thursday at her doctors because she was not sleeping at night, tugging at her ears, and her eyes got swollen and had green stuff coming out of them. She was diagnosed with a double ear infection and was put on an antibiotic. I started the antibiotic thursday night and sat. I started to see improvements and as soon as sunday hit it all went down hill! She is now spiking fevers again, went 10 hours without peeing, not eating much, and now the green stuff is back and coming out of her eyes again. I dont know if her antibiotic isnt working or what!
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Hi... by what you say I feel that this could be a viral illness. If it had been a bacterial infection she would have responded to the antibiotics. But as her symptoms have recurred, I feel this could be a viral illness affecting both eyes and ears.I suggest you get back to her pediatrician regarding this and let him have a look at her.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What can cause lump below the skin under left ear?
Hi this might not be anything but i just wanted to make sure, i have a lump under my skin below my left ear and it starts off small but then as i run my finger along it towards my ear it gets bigger, it is only painful when i touch it or open my mouth sometimes, it is not visible you can only feel it not see it, is this a big concern? i will also add that i am not currently sick either
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Hi,Dear,Good Morning.Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query in details and understood your concerns.@My impression of your case -is-the cause is-Partotid Adenoma?if long duration- Boil or Parotitis if short / recent origin.-This would resolve your issue,as the doctors have cleared your case for any local infection.This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.@Hope this would resolve your worrisome query.Welcome for any further query in this regard,and would love to help you to resolve this problem till it is solved to your satisfaction.@ One Small Request to you to Write strong recommendations promoting my services for the benefit of my new and old patients at HCM clinic.Wishing you fast recovery..!!Have a Good Day.With Regards ,Dr.SAVASKAR M.N.Super-specialist in NCCD-Non-Curable Chronic Disorders and Rejuvenation therapies in tissue and organ failures.
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What causes stiffness and pain in the jaw?
About three weeks ago I woke up and my left jaw bone was very painful and stiff. Even my teeth hurt. On most days this eases up and is very tolerable. But some days it is still and very painful all day, causing headaches and extreme ear pain. Is this TMJ or what. On the night beofre this accurred, I fell asleep on my stomach and slept almost all night on the left side of my face. Sometimes damp heat helps.
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Dear patient Considering your case source of pain is mostly Tmj sprain or early arthritis. This needs to be investigated with Xray of tm joint. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac 50mg twice a day for pain relief. You need to consult expert ENT specialist with Xray report. All the best.
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What causes sore nose?
my son is 5 months old and hes got a sore nose and when he lays down he sounds bunged up but his nose doesnt seem runny. he also sneezes alot but has done since birth and no more now than usual. his nose the last few days has been crusty and sore to touch infact he wont let me go near it. its started leeding a little too why?
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Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but don't worry. Sore nose with crusts in a 5 month baby occurs due to dryness usually. In my opinion, you should use normal saline nasal drops 1 drop in each nostril three times a day for 3 days. It will help in correcting sore nose in baby. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.
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Are there possibilities of pilon cyst recurring after surgery?
What is a pilon cyst and after surgical removal what is the possibility of it returning. Although it may be a pilon cyst what about the possibility of it being a bone growth on the scalp and is there anyway of telling in advance before an incision is made?
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Hello, A pilonidal cyst is a cystic structure that develops along the tailbone (coccyx) near the cleft of the buttocks, approximately 4 cm-5 cm from the anus. These cysts usually contain hair and skin debris. Individuals with a pilonidal cyst may not have any symptoms at all (termed asymptomatic), whereas others may develop an infection of the cyst with associated pain and inflammation. Although some patients may experience a recurrence of pilonidal disease, in general, the long-term prognosis is excellent. In the rare case of squamous cell carcinoma development, the prognosis will vary according to different factors and should be discussed with your physician. Mortality (death) from pilonidal disease is extremely rare. There won't be any trouble and things will be fine with conservative management post surgery if already done. Also, it can not occur on the scalp maybe it will be something else. Need a general surgeon physical examination and assessment for the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Q. Noticed strange peripheral flashes and eye floaters. Why?
Hello doctor, For the past three weeks, I have had my normal right eye floaters seem strange. I noticed peripheral flashes when blinking and walking and quick black narrow lines. I saw an ophthalmologist. He found the retina to be fine. I now have some flashes around peripheral in the right eye and a new large annoying floater, no curtain or loss of vision. Talked to an ophthalmologist last night. Said not to move eyes much. Should I go to ER? No vision loss. Just flashes and fast moving stringy floaters and flashes when moving eyes and walking.
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Hi. The hollow of the eye is filled with vitreous jelly. With aging, the jelly starts to liquify and separates from its attachments to the retina. This results in a little tug on the retina, resulting in flashes. This phenomenon is known as posterior vitreous detachment or PVD in short. The large floater appears when the PVD is complete, that is, it detaches from its final strong attachment on the optic nerve head in the retina. What you are experiencing is normal aging of the vitreous jelly. Now in this process, sometimes breaks may form in the retina leading to floaters. Floaters may be due to the cells from the back of the retina gaining access to the vitreous cavity through the breaks in the retina. Sometimes floaters may result when the break involves a retinal blood vessel. It is extremely important to get a dilated fundus examination done on an urgent basis to rule out any of the breaks. If found, they can be lasered to prevent further progression to complete retinal detachment. So kindly do see a retina specialist. Let me know how it went. Take care.
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What is the latest treatment for hep-c?
I have had problems with circulation in my legs and they are both severely swollen. Mostly the left calf is swollen. I have had DVT in the same leg but it s been 15 years ago. I also have hep c. I never have any energy or feel like doing anything. My husband just died in Feb. from liver failure, he was 45 years old. What are the latest treatments for hep c and should I have a biopsy or just a liver panel?
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Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.Recently FDA has approved sofusbuvir for the treatment of hepatitis C and it is found to be very effective.You need to undergo tests to find the genotype of hep C and the RNA levels ( viral load) before starting the treatment.I hope that answers your query.Regards.
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Does Lyrica cause severe pain in the muscles and joints?
My husband was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy about 4 1/2 years ago and has been on 100 mg of Lyrica twice a day. He suffers from severe joint and muscle pain and spends most days in a recliner. No one seems to know what the problem is. Could Lyrica be the cause?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes in few patients may develop muscle pain and tenderness , muscle twitching and , jerking . If you develop above symptoms please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you with alternate medicine like Gabapentin or carbamazepine or valproate etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What causes hearing heart beating in ears?
I had a cardiac ablation in February. Within the last 2 months I know my heart is going to go back into arrythmia when I can hear my heart beating in my ears. My blood pressure isn't usually over 120/ 60 when this happens. Could me being able to hear my heart beat in my ears be related to my ablation? Is it something I should be concerned about? Why would this be happening?
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hithe sounds whichyou can hear in your ear are called tinnitus and it is very unlikely that it is related with your ablation.Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears it can be like heart beat or sea shore like sound or hissing soundTinnitus isn't a condition itself — it's a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related changes in inner part of ear, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder,it can be a side effect of anti arrythmic and few antihypertensive drugsyou shoul consult a ENT for evaluation of your inner ear functionsGinko biloba extracts can be tried for 3 months to relieve tinnitusthnx
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Can Nor-met be given to a child for loose motions?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my daughter is suffering from loose motion, with watery dark stools, previously doctor has prescribed Normet, is that okay i give her the same and what is the dose should i give to my baby she is 5 years old
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to use antibiotics (LIKE NOR-MET) unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What causes delay in periods?
Hello sir, i had protected sex on 22nd, bt due to doubt i consumed ipill. On 1st or 2nd there was bit of bleeding but it wasn t regular, my periods are due on 16th but it hasnt arrived yet. On 17th again we had protected one, but condom tore off. I did not consume pill this time. What should i do?
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Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worryChance of pregnancy is less.You did sex in safe period of cycle (22nd and 16th both are safe period)I pill also highly effective in preventing the pregnancy.I pill contain high progesterone.Little bit bleeding was a progesterone withdrawal bleeding.I pill also cause delay in period by the 1-2 week as it cause prolongation of second phase of the cycle.So dealyed period could be due to I pill.Wait for the periodMeanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise, use condoms in future to prevent the unwanted pregnancy.Hope this may help youContact HCM for further health queryBest regardsDr. Sagar
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What is the pea sized lump at the back of my son's head?
My 16 month, 26 lbs toddler boy has been hitting/touching the back right side of his head. I found a pea sized lump in that area. Lately he is irritable, has loss of appetite, and will occasionally falls over as though losing his balance. What is happening?
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Hi! your son got two different problems that are confusing you but both related to the accidental hitting!You mentioned, 'Lately he is irritable, has loss of appetite, and will occasionally falls over as though losing his balance...' . This indicated injury to brain or the middle ear/temporal lobe possibly an urgent CT scan f the brain is required!And, the pea sized lump at the back of his head is just a small hematoma might be tip of the iceberg phenomenon.Therefore, please see a surgeon immediately for management!regards,
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How to confirm a yeast infection?
I am pretty sure I have a yeast infection. My symptoms are itching, slight redness on the interior of my vulva, and thin but "chunky" discharge (I also just started my period but the texture is very different than usual). I've never had a yeast infection before and the online resources say I should see a doctor since it's my first one. I'm going to make an appt with my gyn. on Mon, but what I'm wondering is, could I start an OTC treatment today anyway? The itching is pretty bad.
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Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and the symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having fungal infection as fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a imbalance in the environment these fungus will multiply and produces its symptoms.As you have planned to meet your doctor for physical examination and confirm your diagnosis I would suggest you to follow1.Maintain good hygiene of the genitals2.Oral Antihistamines, thrice daily for 3 days3.Oral Anti fungal like Terbinafine4.Topical anti fungal cream.Thank you.
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Q. I have itchy skin rashes with abdominal cramps and nausea. Will IUD allergy cause such symptoms?
Hello doctor, I am very itchy. One time my finger itched in the same spot for like two or three days intermittently, then it was my foot. I have also developed skin rashes that come and go. Doctors say it is either eczema or some kind of skin condition or bug bite. These rashes come and go, one doctor even thought I had an STD and so I got tested for every STD out there, everything came back negative. I even got tested for cancers, diabetes, lupus, hepatitis and a whole bunch of other stuff. Again everything was normal. I am also experiencing dizziness where it feels like the room is spinning off and on and tightness of the skull. First, it was on the right and left side then it migrated to the back and now it is back and the front. Sometimes my scalp feels like burning. I have got chills on my hands and feet. I have abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. What is going on with me? I am on the paragard IUD, but no one wants to say I am having an allergic reaction and they are telling me everything is fine. I am so scared because I think I am being poisoned. Do you think this is a reaction? Or do you think I am a hypochondriac? I am currently on psychiatric pills and mood stabilizers.
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Hi. I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be an eczematous rash. Also, the rest of the symptoms could be a side effect of the IUD (intrauterine device). You can consider removing it. For the rash, I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like Clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily along with antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching for two weeks. This should help in resolving your problem. Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
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What causes itching in arms, legs and head after eating cake?
Hello, yesterday I had a piece of angel cake and everything was fine... a couple of hours later.. my arms and legs started itching.. so I took a hot shower. After my head started to itch and it became even worse. So the next day it was minor itching but it wont go away. What is it? and how can I cure it. I have no allergies to anything.
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare itchingAn allergic response is the most common cause for generalised itching.The generalised itching implies that there is an allergic reaction, you may not be aware of the source of the allergy.You should try to use oral antihistamines which would be available over the counter. Examples are benadryl, allegra, claritinYou may want to have allergy testing done by your doctor so that you can avoid the allergen in the future.I hope this helps
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Back pain, difficult birth, disfigured rib cage, weight gain
I have had severe back pain for 20 years, since the traumatic birth of my son. History: My baby was large, over 9lbs the doctor thought he was going to be 15lbs. During labor (with no epidural ) I had a very hard time pushing him out, the nurse put a vacuum on his head (brand new at the time) and then hit the release button on accident and whoop there he went back inside... I pushed him out again... and OMG... the same thing happened... AGAIN! I had to push him out a 3rd time and the Dr finally used old fashioned forceps to get him out... he was born with a fractured collar bone and severe cone head. I noticed my back hurting shortly after delivery... I seen a Dr and went and got an xray around 6months post pardum... they told me they didn t see anything??? Then I gained ALOT of weight... and no Dr would take me seriously, they just chalked my low back pain up to my weight. Current situation: I have just coped and sucked it up... begging my husband to rub my back. 9 years ago I had the gastric bypass , lost weight and realized just how severely my rib cage has become disfigured, left side rib sticks out, right side con-caves in, I have tremendous constant shooting pains down my left hip, down my leg to my ankle , and extreme lower left sided back pain. I had an MRI 3 years ago... and Dr told me he didn t see anything... AGAIN! How can they not find what s wrong with me? I have been noticing everything getting worse, I also now have pain shooting down right hip and leg and my hands will fall asleep on occasion like when sitting at dining table level. My pain is so severe... I am to my end... I don t know what to do... I refuse to take pain meds other than ibuprofen... don t know what do... wish I at least knew WHAT is wrong!!! Nonetheless... here I am 20 years later... having been scared to death of back surgery ruining my life and career in nursing ... I can t cope any longer!!!
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Your symptoms are suggestive of a nerve compression at the level of lumbar spine most likely due to a disc disease. For your symptoms, in addition to ibuprofen, medicines for neural pain like gabapentin and pregabalin will be helpful. Please do not worry. All such cases do not need surgery. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com
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Q. What medicines can be taken for common cold?
Hello doctor, I have been having a common cold for the past three to four days. The nose is running, sometimes there is yellowish water but most of the time white watery discharge. Please suggest me medicines for it. I am also suffering from a mental health issue. I have attached the prescription list. So, I hope medicines are not interacting and worsening my mental health. Kindly advice.
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Bleeding from liver, liver damage. Given 4 pints of blood. History of alcoholism. Treatment?
my brother in law has been hospitalized & given 4 pints of blood , doctors tell him his liver is bleeding and 80% of his liver is gone. he drinks beer each & everyday, drs, told him he had to quit drinking, he couldnt even drink non alcoholic beer, i dont think he will quit, what has caused this bleeding? years of drinking?
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Hi, Thanks for using the HCM. alcohol consumption causes cirrhosis of liver, there will be fibrosis inside liver causing portal hypertension, that would have resulted in dilatation of blood vessels around lower end of esophagus, and also in other parts, there could be a variceal bleeding from esophagus,or there will be deranged cloting mechanism in liver disease, even that would have resulted in bleeding, these are all complications from liver disease, Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks get well soon....
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When does one conceive after sex ?
me and my boyfriend had sex .could i end up being pregnant in a couple days? Hi, me an my boyfriend had sex an he came in me four times all last night an all morning after not having sex for like 3 days.i had my last period dec 25 2010.could i end up being pregnant in a couple days?
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Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Dear, as you have informed, your LMP was 25 Dec, so If we take a regular 30-day cycle, you might have ovulated around 9-10 Jan. The ovum (egg) will not remain viable for fertilization 48 hr after ovulation, so it's highly unlikely that you had a fertilizable ovum in you at the time of sexual intercourse. Therefore, chances of pregnancy are remote. Still, you may take i-Pill to completely remove the chances but it's not necessary. It only may be that this time your cycle is slight irregular.
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Rheumatic Fever, Pentids 12lac taken, skin problem
Dear Sir, I want to know how I can get appointment with Dr.Devi Setty in Assam or West Bengal.My ward is suffering from Rheumatic Fever .She took Pentid 12lac.from eight and half year to 21 years.Now she is having skin with some problem.
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HIThank for asking to HCM we the Healthcare magic gives our best advise regarding the health issue and we are not arranging the appointment with any physician neither the health magic have got such information for any doctor beside the health care magic medical team, of course you can ask the question and I would love to answer your question, hope this information helps you, have nice day.
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Suggest treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica
Hi. I m a 65 year old female. I have polymyalgia rheumatic. I suffered for three months before I saw a doctor. I thought it was arthuris and there wasn t any thing I could do. I take 30 mg per day. It s been increased to 40 mg and lower to 20 mg over the past 1 1/2 years as pain increases. When the dose is lowered the pain is extreme. I have not lost any weight, in fact I ve gained some weight in my face. My appetite is smaller now. I often get out of breath and my heart races. My doctor is having me get an Eco gram because of heart sounds. Does polymyalgia affect the heart muscle?
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It is quite unusual for it to affect the heart muscle and the percent of the elderly who have heart issues is already considerable so coincedence could never be ruled out.I really hope you mean 20-40 of prednisone. This is the treatment. It takes most of a year.
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Suggest treatment for painful boils in groin and armpit
I have had a condition with boils in my groin area for over 30 years now. Antibiotics do nothing to them. They get very painful and eventually drain out pus. I am so tired of living like this. I have scarring all over that area and up by buttocks. I have just noticed tonight that I am starting one in my arm pit. is there any remedy that I can use? I have been to two doctors and they tell me i just have to live with it. One was a GP and the other a GYN.
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Hi,Welcome to HCM.Painful boils are most commonly caused by pyogenic bacteria like Staphylococci and Streptococci and unfortunately these bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics very easily. I would suggest you get in touch with an infectious disease specialist and a dermatologist who can help you deal with this.Recurrent boils are more commonly seen in armpits and groin due to inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands in these areas.This condition is called hidradenitis suppurativa and is due to blockage of the hair follicles on the skin, or the sweat gland openings.Hidradenitis suppurativa is more common in obese people and in cigarette smokers. I would suggest you quit smoking and lose weight if you are obese.I hope I have helped you with this answer.Thanks
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Is white stringy stuff in stools after gallbladder removal normal?
I had a scope, colonoscopy, and gallbladder removed last wed/thur. I finally went to the bathroom this am for the first time since the bowel prep Tues/wed. The stool was normal in color but there was white stringy stuff in it. Is this normal for after surgeries. maybe because of meds being taken for an ulcer? My colon exam came back clear. I just had a non functioning gallbladder (Hita scan) and a severe ulcer (scope)
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HelloThis is perfectly normal after a colon prep. The white stringy stuff is just a little undigested food and mucus and it should clear after another one or two bowel movements
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What causes difficult in breathing in people with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
I m 37 years old. 3 years ago I had my mital and aortic valve replaced with mechanical valves. 16 years ago I recieved a ICD. I take metoporol and coumadin. I just had an echo that was normal. I have low blood pressure and a slow heart beat, 60 s. My cardiologist says that is normal for me. I ve been having hard heart beats that keep me up at night and sometime annoy me at work. I work out when I can 3-4 times a week. I mostly do cardio and a small amount of lifting. I have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy so my workouts aren t what I wish they were. Recently when playing softball I m easily winded. More than usual. I told my cardiologist and he wasn t too concerned. He said he didn t want to go looking for a problem. Any advice?
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Hello, After going through your query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be there from your teenage which is why you have received ICD. Heart failure is common in HOCM which can be the reason of your breathlessness. It's recommended for you to start with diuretics and consult a cardiologist personally for proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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What causes shaking in hand with anxiety?
okay so what does it mean when one of your hands (right hand) is shaking and then sometimes i feel like other hand is but its mostly the right, i have had an anxity attack before and that was when i first shook but now im calm and my hand will start to shake help im nerviouse could it parkison or however you spell it im 14 btw if that helps
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HIThanks for using healthcare magicTremor in one hand at age of 14, is more towards anxiety disorder. In that case, you can try some beta-blocker and low dose anxiolytic drugs. You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise that would keep you relax and calm. In case, you need any help, you can consult a psychiatrist. If you have further query, you can ask.Thanks
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What is the pain in my left calf?
For several months, maybe even as long as a year, I have pain deep in my left calf that seems to be getting worse. When I walk and try to stretch it it hurts the most. It s just odd that it has lasted this long and getting worse. I don t feel warmth but it does seem to me that this calf feels thicker than my other calf. What could this be?
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Hi there, Thanks for your query. The probable causes of pain can be inflammation of the calf-muscle-tendon, contusion/spasm of the calf muscle, underlying incompetent veins or, Vitamin B12 deficiency. Get a Doppler study to assess blood flow in the calf muscles veins. An X-ray of the heel bone will show if there is a partial detachment of the tendon. A course of a combination of anti-inflammatory pain killers, such as ibuprofen and, a muscle relaxant, such as, Chlorzoxazone should give relief in case of inflammation of tendon or muscle contusion/spasm. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses. 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
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Q. I have psoriasis vulgaris with anxiety disorder and dry cough. Will Hydroxychloroquine be harmful?
Hello doctor, I have psoriasis vulgaris, anxiety disorder, and dry cough for a long time. Recently, I have taken Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin along with my usual medicine like topical corticosteroid, Sertraline, Montelukast and Rosuvastatin. Is taking these medicine like Hydroxychloroquine do any harm? Or do I need any adjustments with my regular medicine?
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Hello. I am sure some healthcare providers must have advised you to take these drugs and he would be aware of these interactions before starting. If you are self-medicating yourselves I would strongly advise you against that. Using Hydroxychloroquine together with Sertraline can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea). Your doctor may already be aware of the risks but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone. With Rosuvastatin, the risk of peripheral neuropathy may be increased during concurrent use of two or more agents that are associated with this adverse effect. Patient risk factors include diabetes and age older than 60 years. In some cases, the neuropathy may progress or become irreversible despite discontinuation of the medications. It does not have any interactions with topical corticosteroids and Montelukast.
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What is the treatment shortness of breath?
Sir I am suffering with breathing problem during stairs since last two year Now I am facing problem during walking also Two year ago diagnosed in PGI Chandigarh Sarcodosis medicine given wysolon . I was perfectly OK during medicine but after six month doctor told me wysolon may effect kidney and lever then I decide to stopped medicine (wysolon started with 60mg and stopped at 5mg) As I told my problem above and case history Is there any treatment without side effect Thanking you And waiting for your best advise Charan Singh
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Thanks for your question on HCM. Sarcoidosis is chronic disease affecting lung. It is having on-off course. You need to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test ) and CT THORAX regularly at the interval of 6 months to know the course of the disease. And tapering steroids is the only treatment available. So at present you should first consult pulmonologist and get done PFT and CT THORAX. If worsening ot disease is present (possibility of this is more) than you may need steroids again.So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
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Suggest medicines for swollen elbow
My 11 year old daughter banged her elbow against the desk last night causing pain in the elbow all night and this morning. I noticed it was slightly swollen. What is the best cause of action? She has iced it, under a lot of duress! I am about to give her Neurofen.
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Hi, Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic. Your daughters elbow injury may be just an external injury or there may be a fracture . So first thing is to get one xray done. Meanwhile you can give a painkiller what you use routinely and apply some hot fomentation. Pl. consult an orthopedic surgoen at the earliest if the pain and swelling does not subside in one or two days. take care.
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What causes chronic dizzy spells in a child?
my three year old has been suffering from dizzy spells for the past three month s- she describes it as her head is shaking. She does not visibly shake however. The doctor is not too concerned and has found nothing physically wrong. Should I have blood test s carried out - or even a scan?
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HiThanks for askingBased on your query, my opinion is 1. Dizziness is caused commonly due to anemia, other causes being hypoglycemia, hypotension.2. You need get some blood tests for him, complete hemogram, random glucose levels and get his blood pressure checked.3. Get a stool examination too for parasites/ malabsorption.4. These tests would rule out/ confirm the above mentioned causes for dizziness.5. You can also take a ENT opinion for dizziness/ vertigoHope this helpsRegards
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Is there OTC medication that can be taken for dry mouth?
Im experiencing dry mouth but my doctor says i have no medical problems is there any medicine iover the counter i can take to help stimulate my saliva cause biotene helps for a little while but doesn t last.
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Hi, For dry mouth you need to get to the cause. Mostly the cause in a healthy person with no systemic complications can be dehydration. Thyroid conditions or other autoimmune diseases needs to be ruled out before taking any medication. If you would have been my patient I would like to recommend you Pilocarpine, which is a salivary stimulant, if you are not allergic to it and you also don't have any associated systemic disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Mild stroke, left side unresponsive, loss of speech. Span of life when cancer spread from cervical to brain?
How long can a patient live when cancer spread from the cervical to the brain? The patient already had a mild stroke which has the left side of patient unresponsive, loss of speech and experiencing pain all over. The only way of communication is via eyes and movement of head and a slight movement on the right hand and intense pain when moved.
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Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. The span of life after spread is usually decided by how fast the cancer cells are spreading and its rate of multiplication. Usually at this stage age will also comes under conclusion and as they are bedridden chances of infection and aspiration becomes the choice for decreasing the span. But we cannot decide particular time for this. Thank you.
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Lower back pain, headache, want to sleep, weight loss. What is wrong?
Hi,My name is Jamie.I am 20 years of age.I have been having a lot of lower back pains thats are so severe all i can is cry.And along with that sharp muscal stabing pains that start from my lower back that go to my hips.Also i have been having severe headaches .And all i been wanting to do is sleep my life away.Also i was like 200 pounds now i am 158.This happend in only in 2months.Please help me.Whats wrong?
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Hello, Thanks for posting your query. your lower back pain might be due to mechanical or pathological cause. you need thorough examination of spine and a x-ray to rule out any pathological cause. so, you have to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for thorough examination of spine, investigation as required and treatment plan according to them. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.
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Does hand foot and mouth virus cause red soles on feet in a baby?
Hello I have a 2 year old that has red soles on her feet, she also has a few red bumps on her fingers. No fever and is acting fine. I was wondering if she has hand foot and mouth and should I first call the pediatrician and second keep her away from others?Thank you
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Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.It is not possible to say whether it is hand foot and mouth disease or not without actually seeing the baby.It is wise to consult pediatrician immediately to get to the correct diagnosis and proper treatment .Meanwhile you may keep the child in isolation .Hope this reply is OK for youPlease feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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How can sore throat be treated?
I ve been getting a sore throat over the last 3-4 days. Yesterday, it settled in the front, by my adam;s apple, and it s still there today. I haven t been sick for years. At first, I thought it was hay fever, but I m not so sure now. Sorry...I can call my own doc.
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Hello, A sore throat is a pretty much common thing. So, don't worry about it. Visit your doctor, and he will prescribe you antibiotics for a few days, and you will get out of this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Prashant
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How to treat infected blackhead on Cupid's Bow of Lip ?
I popped a blackhead right on the tip of my cupid s bow on my upper lip. for a long time afterward, it was a white spot under the skin . I put H2O2 on it, & it turned white & bubbled. It looks like there is a dark spot in the middle-- almost as if it were a blackhead that got infected or something. Do you have any suggestions?? Do I just need to keep it clean with neosporin or do I need to go to the dermatologist?? :(
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hi you have got infection following h2o2 application. apply clindamycin gel twice a day over it if not feel good in 3 day better to consult dermatologist
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Suggest treatment to reduce hair fall
My hair has become dry and is breaking off. I have changed shampoos to one that is for severely damaged hair. I have set my hair dryer on medium (it was on high). I don't know what else to do. But it doesn't seem to be getting better. I am 65 years old, 5' 5" and weight 150 lbs.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suggest you to use a good conditioner. In addition I suggest you to take an oral biotin supplement once daily for a few months. Regards Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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What causes faster and loud heart beats in middle of sleep?
i am 48 years of age and wake up at nights to loud heartbeats, sometimes fast......i visited my doctor who told me it might be depression and gave me alpraz.....he also gave me omiprezole for acid reflux but i get no ease......i exercise alot and try not to eat after 6pm. This has been happening about1 month now every night......
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Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that this loud, fast heart beats has to do with a rhythm issue. It might be just a sinus tachycardia meaning that your heart beats over 100 beat for minute and you feel it like a strong and fast beat.Itmight be what we call extra sistolic beats that are some electrical impulses that generates in parts of the heart different from normal sinus rhythm.They cause a premature heart contaction that its not a normal one and you feel a pause and than a palpitation or a strong beat.The causes of this rhythm issue might be different. Emotional stress is one of them.But there are also other reasons like excessive coffee consumption or pathologys like anemia, hyperthyroidism or electrolyte imbalance, heart pathologys, gastric problem like reflux ect.So, if you have still tbe same symtoms after using an anxiety medication than its time to do some examination. I would recommend an electrocardiogram, a cardiac echo , a full blood analyze to exclude previous problems and the most important one a holter rhythm monitoring to see your rhythm tendency. Only after this we can be shure what we are dealling whith and how to treat it. Hope I was helpfull. Best regards, Dr.Ervina.
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What causes chest pain with throat swelling and acid reflux?
Hi, I have been having very brief stints of pain lasting only a couple seconds in certain spots in my chest and my throat tends to swell up occasionally also. I went to the doctor a few weeks ago and was treated for acid reflux but my symptoms are still occurring. I also feel a little strange after physical activity. Just wondering if you can help to see if this is something serious that I need to have checked right away?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your chest pain.So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test.If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Uncontrolled acid reflux can also cause similar symptoms.So take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination twice daily on empty stomach. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Avoid hot and spicy food. Go for walking after meals.Don't worry, you will be alright.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for bug bite
k..here it goes. A little over a month ago.I. had sex with a friend of mine that was staying with me from out of town. Have known the girl for a while. It was unprotected. Then on may 20th. I had unprotected sex with another friend at her bday party.again have known the girl for years. A few weeks later I was having diaherra and was a little tired. I had also recently started a new job and was working a lot of hours, for sometime 6 or 7 days in a row. Like a dumbass I went online to start researching and came across HIV. I went to the dr and they told me it was nothing. Last Sunday I decided to take one of the home access hiv tests whichis approved by the FDA..etc...on that Monday while I was waiting on the results..I noticed three nasty marks. On on my leg.one on my inner thigh opposite leg.and one on my chest..it was like a shot gun blast to the gut...lesions? I rushed to the ER..where the dr told me they were bug bites. The next day the results from the at home test came back negative. Since then I've still been a nervous wreck..I've notice dry skin on my hands and feet..which I don't know if its flaky skin" or what. There are what looks to be acne around my mouth and my throat which I had previously dismissed as acne or razor burn. Ii think my left armpit may be swollen..I don't know...and todya I have noticed really tiny red or purple dots.. in a couple. Places/on my body..I'm gonna take another test in a few weeks.
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Short answer: No choice but to wait and retestLong answer:Hi there,From your query, I gather that you are worried more about whether you have contracted HIV from your two unprotected encounters, than you are about the various symptoms that you have described. However, since you have mentioned it, I will provide some simple solutions. The bug bites can be managed with a simple hydrocortisone cream to bring down the swelling and discomfort. Acne is common in areas you mentioned, and is usually managed with topical creams like benzoyl peroxide. If you are unsure as to whether there is a swelling in your armpit, you should show it to your regular doctor, as it could be a sign of other infections.Regarding the HIV per se, as you may have learned, HIV seroconversion is very vague and non-specific, and we usually do not proceed with extra steps other than to caution you on avoiding further sexual contact while waiting for the testing. You should be pretty safe if your HIV test was done at least a month after your last encounter. Be sure to repeat one last test 3 months from your last exposure risk to ensure the accuracy of even the oldest testing methods.I would advise you to refrain from any sexual encounters until the final test, and stress the need for responsible safe sex in the future. There are many other sexually transmitted diseases that you need to protect yourself from, like the far more common chlamydia and gonorrhea.Hope this helps. Let me know if you have further questions.Regards,Dr. Teh
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Can red rash on face with itchy eyes be symptom of hay fever?
My son is 11 years old and has a red papular rash on the left side of his face that extends down onto his neck. It is also on the front upper chest/throat and his upper back. He has a red, itchy area on the roof of his mouth with a couple of white bumps. The back of his ears itch. Itchy watery eyes and sneezing. Are all of these symptoms of hayfever?
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. It is unlikely to be hay fever. If this has occurred for the first time , kindly consult a dermatologist as this requires a detailed examination and skin biopsy to come at a diagnosis. please do not neglect.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What does this Widal test result indicate?
hello Dr. my widal test serum report is- salmonella typhe O =result=1:80 , Unit-Agglutination titre,salmonella typhe H =result=1:80 ,Unit-Agglutination titre, salmonella paratyphe A - H = Negative ( 1:20 Titre) ,salmonella paratyphe B - H = Negative ( 1:20 Titre) ,so i want to know typhoid is positive or negative please help me
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its negative...and widal test is generally not considered diagnostic...if you are not running fever , no need to worry
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What is the lump in between my vagina and inner thigh?
I have a lump about the size of a dime and its oval shaped. Its right between my vagina and my inner thigh. There is no head on it and it isn t hard. It doesn t hurt unless I mess with it and its red. I don t know what to do because I don t have insurance to go to the doctor. How do I get rid of it ? What could it be ?
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Hello and welcome to HCM,A soft lump between vagina and inner thigh could be due to enlargement of inguinal lymph node.A clinical assessment of the lesion is necessary for treatment.Thus, you will have to consult your doctor.In addition, an aspiration cytology of the lump is also required.Aspiration cytology is an office procedure wherein cells are aspirated using a needle, cells are spread on a glass slide and stained wit appropriate stain.The cells are examined under microscope.This investigation determine the site and nature of the lesion.Depending on the type of lesion, appropriate management is planned.Enlargement of inguinal lymph nodes is common after genital tract or urinary tract infection / inflammation.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal
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Suggest remedy for chronic pain caused by degenerative arthritis in neck
Wondering why after open hysterectomy surgery I was given a machine to practice taking deep breaths but after laparoscopic gall bladders removal no doctors seem to be worried that I can t take amdeeombreath without severe pain. Like and 8 to 9 on theain scale...as a result I m breathing very shallowly and am worried about this. I m a 45 year old woman with chronic pain from degenerative arthritis in my neck, sacrum and hips, herniated disk in lower back and hashimotos disease controlled with thyroid meds but with a goiter...
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hi,thank you for giving a brief history of you.as you mentioned you have an issue with the deep breathing and also you have Arthitis issue.I request you to try doing simple neck exercises initially. then proceed onto slow costal breathing exercises and pursed lip breathing exercises. later on proceed onto abdominal breathing. lastly try performing deep breathing as well.respiratory system is of mere importance and shouldn't be avoided in any case by anyone.also meeting a pulnonologist will be of utmost importance and help. he might ask for the MRI or CT of lungs which will help assess the status of the lung tissues.after the exercise of breathing, which if you don't find easy than meet up a physical therapist. for your pain in the arthritic regions a therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy will be used which will help ease of pain.now since you have Arthitis of neck, lower back, sacrum and hips. you need to focus on doing regular slow free exercises for all of this joints.once the muscle starts adapting to movements and get strength , proceed onto the next level by core strengthening exercises.any form of exercise performed will give an add-on to your strength in muscle , balance the oxygen saturation levels in blood, improve the cardio respiratory endurance, improve the metabolism and importantly boost your immune system.balancing the metabolism in the body is important to control the fluctuations of the thyroid levels.for any further help always a physician and a physical therapist is a close by. a close visit and getting assessed again will help you get the maximum output.I have seen many cases of such, and out of that 90% have been helped with exercises. patients under me who have performed for 12-24 weeks have got a big change and then regular modification and assessment have helped to plan the next level.due to the shallow breathing you might consume more of your energy which will make you feel faigue and tired soon. so rehabilitation of the Pulmonary system stays at utmost importance.with the grace of God I wish you a blessed health
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Could excess masturbation cause inflammation of prostrate?
I masterbated today more than 5 times and now I have to push a bit to empty my bladder. This happened before and the doctor said i had mild prostitis. It eventually went away and happened again on other occasions. They all say masterbation is healthy but it seems to cause an inflammed prostate. Is this true. When will my urination be normal again and the sore feeling go away? Thanks in advance for your help! :)
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Hi, Excessive masturbation can lead to swelling of the prostate and ejaculatory ducts. It would take 5 to 7 days before the swelling would subside. Excessive masturbation is not healthy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manuel C See IV, Urologist
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How safe is conception with mild facet arthropathy and Schmorl s nodes?
Hi I am a 28year old teacher suffering from pain in my back which causes me not being able to stand for more than 4-5 minutes. I have terrible pain in my legs and sometimes i have difficulty in teaching due to the pain. So I had the MRI scan and the result is that i ahve Schmorl s nodes, deacreased lordosis, mild facet arthropathy, bulding of the l1 l2 discand protrusion of the l4 l5 disc. Due to the fact I want to have a baby i don;t know if the pregnancy will make things worse and i don;t know what to do.. which is the next step. thank you
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all u have to use is a safe drug like paracetamol which has no adverse effect upon fetus,and get your titre chequed
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What causes numbness in hands?
For a few months I have been waking a couple of times during the night at least with hand numbness. Sometimes it is one hand, sometimes it is both. I sleep primarily on my back. When I wake up with one numb hand and turn to the opposite side, the numbness goes away. I was thinking it could be nerve compression behind my should blades. I am 44 year old professional female and I do a lot of typing during the work day. My only health problem is hyperlipidemia and that is well controlled with Zocor 20 mg. I am 5 3 1/2 tall and weigh 126 pounds.
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Hi, Sensory supply of hand is by 7th and 8th cervical nerve, most commonly because of compression. Compression may be at root level, trunk level or nerve level. Since in the present case symptoms are bilateral and are present in the whole of the hand, most probably compression is at the root level. An MRI and nerve conduction studies would be required for final diagnosis. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What causes loose motion and green colored stool?
my son is 1.5 years old. he is suffering from loosemotion for the las 4 days. He is finding difficult to pass motion and at the same time he is getting a pain as well. Doctor suggested Oflomac OZ 5ml twice a day for 6 days. Can you please suggest. motion color is green and is in liquid form.
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Childhood diarrhoea is usually causedby virus like rotavirusBit green colour stool is normal for childrenIf stool is mixed with blood or mucus, antibacterials are needed
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Q. What medicines can effectively treat cough and sneezing?
Hello doctor, I am having cough and sneezing from yesterday. I went out in the night in cold weather. I am having sneezing and cough now. Please suggest me medicines.
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Hello. This looks like a viral rhinitis. I suggest you consider taking tab Sinarest (Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine) twice a day for three to five days. Take salt water gargles with warm water. Also, I would suggest you take three days of oral antibiotic. Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for three days would suffice. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicine. For more information consult a general medicine physician online -->
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Will i be able to conceive after being diagnosed with PCOD and what are the treatments required?
Hello doctor.. I am 19yrs old. I was diagnosed PCOD six months ago. I am not overweight and I don't have diabetes. I am having regular menstrual cycles even. The only symptom I have regarding this disease is hirsutism. I am taking Aldactone 20mg daily. Am I able to conceive in future? How can I get rid of this disease? Please help
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Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.PCOS is not a disease. its just a hormone imbalance. Your symptoms are mild as you have only hirsutism. Women with regular cycles ovulation is present and will not have much difficulty getting pregnant compared to those who are overweight and diabetic.Make sure you keep your weight gain under check. If your cycles get irregular then discuss with your doctor regarding ginette 35 or Diane 35.ThanksDr Bhagyashree
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Suggest treatment for arrhythmia , temperature sensitivity and depression
Hi I have been tested negative for thyroid & liver problems & arthritis. However I am unwell at least for sometime every day and have the following symptoms. Slight arrythmia, heat intolerance, even when it isn t hot at all I can heat up a lot, when i drink even cold drinks I heat up. Breathlessness, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, trembling hands, muscle weakness, depression, concentration difficulties, even when I eat a lot I don t put on weight. I have difficulty getting back to sleep when I wake up at night, pains/aches in joints and hands, mood swings, forgetfullness, body odour problems. When I twist the upper part of my body, where my thyroid is it feels like something is grinding and it blocks my airways a bit making it difficult to breathe. I take no medications apart from a ventolin inhaler. I have been diagnosed with adhd, tourette syndrome & depression. It really appears to me to be a thyroid problem but the tests have always been negative
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Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to depression. Fibromyalgia can not be excluded either. For this reason, I would recommend starting duloxetine and see if your situation improves. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What could green stool with mucus in infants suggest?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here ...is it normal for a six months old baby to have green stool with mucus in the stool? She is drinking soya milk formula. She stool for 6 times in a day, is it normal ? And she is eating solid already.
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What causes a painful lump below the collarbone?
I have a hard lump 4 in below my collarbone and above my right breast. I noticed it in January. My gynecologist said it was nothing and I was to young to have a mammogram. Well its August now and the pain has grown since. My primary Dr scheduled a mammogram . I went today and the technician says it too high to be the breast area for a mammogram . She did it anyways but suggested an ultrasound. I did make a follow up appointment. I wondering what it is. Its slightly visible. Hard sometimes its seems larger on days. But the pain wakes me up at night now. Help
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Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lump area is too high for breast pathology. It may be some soft tissue mass like lipoma, neurofibroma or other. Memography is not needed. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. It will help you to search the cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What is the prognosis for extra pontine myelinolysis with hypothyroidism and can physiotherapy help ?
I wanted to know about extra pontine myelinolysis with hypothyroidism ,patient is 60 years old female,suffering from last 6 years, I wanted toknow whether it is a life long condition ..what is the prognosis.The patient has also been advised physical therapy .What can a physiotherapist do in this case?Thank you
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yes its a life long condition ... an area of brain is affected .. its damaged ... is she having paresis of limbs .... u need to give details ... however continue treatment for hypothyroidism .... physioth has a role in just making the limbs active so tht they donot atrophy due disuse ...u can also go for home exercises yourself.... You can contact me at: luxman02@gmail.com with all your details including medicines .your test reports, your other illnesses
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What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
Hi there, I have had a negative preganancy test, both urine and blood but now I am starting to grown in my abdomen. Right through the first 3 months had typical symptoms of early preganancy...i can t afford an ultrasound right now but I m wondering why blood test showed up negative when I m obviously pregnant. Blood test done at 12 weeks (approx)
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If blood test results are negative then definitely you are not pregnant. This is weight gain and due to harmonal imbalance you missed your periods. Consult your gynaecologist for checkup .
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What can cause severe swelling in the lower legs and discomfort in the knees?
I have moderate to severe swelling on both lower legs/feet. Pitted edema. No pain or discolouration just a pressure feeling and sometimes slight tingling. Mild discomfort in knees but no other symptoms. Sudden onset under 36 hours ago, no improvement with rest.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This could be an early sign of osteoarthritis. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. You might require an MRI scan for further evaluation. Wishing you good health. Thanks.
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What causes severe pain in stomach while sleeping/
I wake up in the night with servere pains down the centre of my stomach, (from just under my ribs down to aroubd my belly button) the pain is so strong for the first few minutes I cant move or turn over. I am able to go to sleep after around 5 mins. What can cause this!?
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Hello!I read carefully your query and understand your concern.A severe abdominal pain that awaken you from sleep is a complain to be taken is consideration,it can be serious.Possible causes can include:-gastric or duodenal ulcers- gallbladder disease- pancreatitis-renal stones etc. If it was a single self limited episode that resolved then can wait to see if recurs , as long as you don't have other concerning symptom.If this severe pain persist or you have other episodes like this one ,you need evaluation.A detailed medical history,complete physical examination,abdominal ultrasound and probably upper endoscopy are needed.Hope my answer has helped.Take care.Dr.Rovena Murati
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What are the long term effects of taking Adderall without ADD?
Hi, I have a question. I was recently diagnosed with adult ADD but I do not think I really have it. Long story short: I mentioned to my doctor that I am forgetful & have trouble concentrating & asked what herbal remedy I could take for it. He referred me to a clinical psychologist. The psychologist decided I have ADD without much to go on. I couldn t believe that he came to that conclusion. I have a B.Ed & used to teach kids with ADHD as well as a Masters in Counseling Pyschology. My mother-in-law has adult ADD & so does my brother-in-law. So, I am very experienced with it. I have also taken several online ADD questionnaires with negative results. After receiving the report, my regular doctor prescribed Adderall 20mg XR. After reading what it does & researching for hours (and obviously still researching), I found a lot of off label uses for it...weight loss, Depression, Social Anxiety, even Chronic Fatigue. It s so hard to decipher from the internet what is fact & what is fiction. I have Chron s Disease & have had a bowel resection in the past. I am always B12 & iron deficient. I get regular B12 shots. I am always tired & I do not have a lot of energy. Getting up in the morning is extremely hard to do whether I ve had 3 hours of sleep or 10 hours. I am seeing a sleep specialist & he said I have Delayed Sleep Phase & tried me on several sleep medications to try to adjust my phase. I did not see any improvement & the specialist is going to schedule a day sleep study to assess my daytime fatigue (already did the night clinic) to decide if he is going to prescribe something to help with the daytime sleepiness. I have a very patient husband who usually takes the kids to school in the morning so I don t have to. We ve kind of settled into the roles of me being the creative, game board mother & him being the active, outdoors dad because I don t have the energy for it. My Chron s Disease is under control & I stopped taking Imuran in October 2011. However, I still have abdominal pain related to it. I have just learned to live with it. When I read about Adderall after my doctor prescribed it, I decided to try it. I may not have ADD but I have a lot of other ailments that might benefit. So, I started taking the 20mg capsule. What a difference! I only started it last week but my energy level has increased, I get out of bed before the alarm... without hitting snooze literally for a 1/2 hour. I wake my kids
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Hello,Thanks for choosing "Health Care Magic" for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Generally patients with ADHD need to continue treatment for long. There are no significant side-effects of long term Adderal and it may be taken regularly. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you in future. Wish you good health!
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What is the remedy for the sores in the mouth and nose?
I have occasional sores in my mouth, not painful, just shows up raised and red stays around for a little while and then disappears. Teeth break off . Sores in my nose, that come and go. Boils usually 2 to 3, on my butt weekly. I have areas on my scalp that come and go they itch scab over and mostly annoy me. I am achy much and my joints hurt often. my knees sound like they are grounding loudly and make a crunching sound. I can not regulate my body heat. Sometimes I am burning hot and other times I am shivering cold, the conditions around me do not effect this inability to regulate my body temps much. An area under my left rib aches, especially at night I notice it. I have much sleep difficulties. I have had various illnesses and many different problems with various organs. I have had a cervical fusion, a bad kidney infection that I was hospitalized for, pneumonia about 6 times (I have since received the pneumonia shot and not had it since), bleeding tumors in my uterus, endometriosis in bowel and female areas, throat scrapped due to acid reflux scar tissue, infertility struggles, a lump in my breast that the radiologist said was cancer previous to doing an MBI and discovering that there was not cancer there, lump remains but doc was hoping it would go down after my complete hysterectomy. Extreme fatigue. As long as I push myself and am on my feet I m ok. Once I rest I am usually out. I fall asleep very quickly, but I usually don t sleep through the night, I have ICS (bladder), puffy eyes and huge bags under them as well. High total cholesterol I believe it was 278. Diagnoses with fibromyagia. I believe it is lupus? Family members have diabetes (me too), fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. I have episodes where I get extremely ill. Stress and cold weather make me feel much worse. Sometimes my cheeks get really red and my heart often races and/or feels as though it has stopped for a few seconds. My memory is awful and I often feel mentally foggy.My memory is awful and I often feel mentally foggy. I have had ocular migraines where I saw rainbow zigzags in my peripheral vision, and headaches where it was sharp pains on only the right side of my head too at times. Prior to the migraines I felt odd, not myself. I have also had dizzy spells and times when I would feel myself fall back, usually catch myself. Once I leaned forward to pick up a toy and hit my head on the doorway hard, it was as thoug
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Thanks for an elucidate history and this at least shows that you have a good memory.So many problems: I can really understand the plight you are going through. You must under a proper care of many Doctors/ Specialists.I would suggest such a patient to undergo psychological evaluation and consultation of a psychiatrist as may of your problems have roots in what we call as a ''psychosomatic disorder''. This will help solve half of your problems very soon,
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What causes an itchy lump on nexplanon insertion point?
Hi I get the contraceptive implant (nexplanon) in April 2011 so iv had it 7 months. It got itchy about 10 mins ago, which I know is a sign of healing, and then a small lump appeared at the insertion point. The lump is about half a pea size and White, red and irritated round about. Kinda reminds me of a heat spot or insect bite. It s really itchy and this has happened maybe 3 times. Curious to what s happening, any help?
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Hi, Thanks for query to My HCM virtual Clinic And welcome to HCM services.I studied all details of your query.I understood your health concerns about causes of the itchy lump at nexplanon insertion point .Based on facts of your query,it seems that-you have recurrent lump due to subacute infection at the nexplanon implant insertion point.Second opinion from treating surgeon /gynec doctor is suggested urgently.Hope this reply would help you in resolving this complex query and anxiety with it. Will appreciate your hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy visiting patients at HCM like you.Welcome for any further query in this regards.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl- CVTS.Senior Surgical Specialist.
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What is the orange discharge that is coming out?
Hi my name is soledad and yesterday i went to the restroom and was cleaning myself. Their was light orange on the paper. Today i went to the restroom and my underwear had orenge discharge and wen i clean mysel there was light blood. I would like to know whats going on.
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HelloI share your concern This might be related to hemorrhoids, fissure or fistula in AnusYou need to go for investigation to search the cause of GI bleeding. you should go for ultrasound abdomen and gastrointestinal endoscopy to search the cause. Treatment of cause is the only permanent solution. Till that you has to take iron infusion or blood transfusion to meet the demand.If you can write back to me with all the relevant information like your age and complete medical history I will be able to guide you better Meanwhile follow these guidelinesAvoid constipation by taking laxatives of stool softeners You can use lignocaine, anaesthetic ointment for pain and discomfort.You should take lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and dietary fibers in your diet .Waiting for your reply Best wishes
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How to get pregnant?
I am trying to conceive for last 5 years.i diagnosed as unexplaind infirtility.i took clomiphen citrate about 6 cyle letrazole 6 cycle on 2011-2012.and again took 3 cycle of clomiphen citrate in 2014 with IUI.My estrogen, progesterone levels are good.my doctor told me every month 7 follicle developed in my ovary instead of 10-20 but i am.also told me i have premature ovulation when i was in clomid.but in this month i found LH surge on 12th of my cycle.my questions are 1.what treatment is suitable for me?2.do you think shall i be menopose earlier?3.am i able to conceive?4.is it a problem if 7 follicle develope insteade of 10-20?please help me i can t understand what to do...
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Hi,Firstly, get the idea of premature menopause out of your mind. The fact that you have been labelled as a case of unexplained infertility suggests that your all other factors like tubal patency, semen quality and quantity are normal. If Clomiphene citrate for 6 cycles have failed to achieve success in effecting the conception, you should not give any more trial to this medicine; instead you may try hCG/HMG combination. Even these medicines also fail to offer you pregnancy, you will have to opt for some Artificial Reproductory Technique (ART); of which, you have already tried IUI. Development of 7 follicles should not be a concern. The follicle which releases the egg should be between 18 mm and 21 mm in size to release healthiest egg. During ART, well developed eggs only will be collected. LH surge on day 12 is a good sign. This is an indication that you may produce egg. I hope this offers you valid options. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Getting sick as soon as finishing eating, vomiting. Is it gall bladder problem ?
I am concerned because my daughter is having symptoms of gall bladder problems, however I noticed that it stated you could become sick 2 to 3 hours after a meal but she is getting sick as soon as she finishes eating. This evening she had pizza and had no more finished her second piece when she started feeling bad and went to the bathroom and vomited. Twice it has been when eating pizza and the 3rd time was eating a fatty food. This has hit within the last two weeks, could the vomiting hit her that fast?
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HI thanks for using HCM. Your Q> Could the vomiting hit her that fast?Yes. Since she has problem with gall bladder. Our body start responding from the time food is in mouth and related enzymes starts secreting and synthesizing and the organs like gall bladder starts contracting to release related digestive enzymes. The gall bladder symptoms occur more often with fatty food, so better to reduce it. You have not mentioned what problem she has(diagnosis). Better to consult your doctor for proper management as there is cure for gall bladder problem. Better to prevent any complication than treating them. Hope I answered your question. Wish you good health. Take care.RegardsDr.Lohit
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What causes sinus arrhythmia at leftward axis?
I felt ill at a football gameyesterday and had an ECG at the stadium, It read Borderline ECG "Unconfirmed" Sinus arythmia Leftward Axis A few minutes later they did a second one Same text otherwise except it said Sinus rythym. 10 years ago I saw a specialist who said it was hardening of left ventricular wall. Is this serious. Can I do anything? I am 62 5feet 9inches and 12.5 stones. No health problems otherwise.
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Hello,No it's not a matter of worry. Normally those who are engaged in heavy activities like sports tend to increase in thickening of heart wall in order to compensate for heavy activities. And this thickness is mainly on left side, which ECG reads as left axis deviation. Also, sinus arrhythmia is normal phenomenon and it basically a change in heart rate with respiration. So normal. If you still have some doubts you can get echocardiography done.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode
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How long a patient with gall bladder cancer and liver cancer survive?
My mother was diagnosed with Gall Bladder cancer that spread to her liver 18 months ago. She had surgery at that time where they cut a section of the liver in an attempt remove it. Sadly that didn't work and the cancer is still there. She has recently had a stent put into her bile ducts to make her more comfortable. How much longer will we have her with us - weeks? months?
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HiYour mother is suffering from stage 4 gall bladder cancer.Aim of treatment at this stage is palliative chemotherapy to improve survival and improve quality of life,As she has stent put in her bile ducts and already in stage 4 of the disease she will live on an average from 6 to 8 months.RegardsDR De
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I am experiencing pain on my left side of my body that pain comes and go.
I am experiencing pain on my left side of my body. i feel numb and feels like an Indian twist.what can it be? i went to the E.R. and they referred me to a neurologist but the quickest time they can see me is in May. the pain comes and go. i will be painless for 2 months and it comes back and last for 3 weeks. help!
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Hi...ruth., thanks for query.., welcome to HCM.., pain in the left side of the body..., numbness..more favour to Nuerological involvement..., So consult Nuerologist ...and exclude it o.k
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Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the armpit
I have a lump under armpit and next to it is a tiny open pore that sometimes has fluid come out that smells bad. It is like a drainage. The lump has been there for 3+ years, when it is not swollen, it doesn t hurt. But when it is swollen, pressing on it make it hurts. What is it and what should I do?
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Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM .I studied your query in depth.I feel concerned about the worry and fear expressed by YOu.In my opinion your lump under armpit is due to the-"Acute on-Chronic folliculitis" or chronic draining -furuncle.Treatment which I would suggest is as follows looking in to its chronicity for 3 yrs time.a-I would advise you to Consult a Surgeon who would-do AFB and grams stain-study of the pus smear taken from the armpit lump.b-Would start appropriate antibiotic-and NSAIDs,which you should take under cover of your doctor.c-Proper drainage of the lump with -Debridement of the Chronic follcular-abscess under cover of your GP-doctor in primary care unit.Promptly act on these health tips,with help of your doctor at primary care unit.This would resolve your problem immediately thereafter.Hope you would recover fast with these health tips.Please contact again and I would love to attend your queries promptly.Have a good time.
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Q. I took Diflucan to treat urinary candidiasis. When will I get cured completely?
Hello doctor, My doctor prescribed Diflucan (14 days / 200 mg) to treat urinary candidiasis. I just took day 6 of Diflucan. I am feeling a little better but still have achiness in pelvic area, bladder. My question is how much longer until I get full relief? Is this normal?
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Hi. I suppose you have urine culture proven urinary candida infection for which this tablet Diflucan was started. Usually for urinary tract infection, it is given for 1 to 2 weeks depending on patient symptoms. You can continue till two weeks till sypmtoms subside and then repeat the urine culture test for documentation of complete resolution. You should also check for your blood sugar as these infections are common in diabetic person and high sugar can lead to recurring infection. Burning sensation in urine or achiness as you described is most probably due to infection. A sonography of abdomen and pelvis is advised to rule out other causes such as stone disease as cause of infection.
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How can allergic bronchitis, airway obstruction be treated with less side effects?
hello sir good evening........ my self J.D. I am studying pharmacy in a small vileage of India. I have symptoms for allegenic bronchitis. I am feeling airway obstuction for 2 to 3 times a day from last few days. And I am taking Terbutaline to come out of that. But I got tremor as a side effect of drug. Please suggess me the drug with less side effects.
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Hello dear JD , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Guidelines for better recovery- Regular walking in fresh air , deep breathing exercises , YOGA are corner stone of the management , usually not explained by majority of the consultants .- Intake of tab. deriphyllin ( 150 ) mg as and when required basis .- Consume plenty of liquids , balanced nutritious diet .- Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .- Avoid going in dusty weather , if required use triple layer face mask.Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further guidance .Regards .
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How to deal with death paranoia?
hi my name is andreea and i think i got a problem here. i keep getting this thoughts that im gonna die and im scared of death.They start it last year in november and my dad died in december,and the feelings just got worse.I dont know if is anyrhing to do with my dads death,but i cant sleep thinking that im gonna die,and is so hard to fight this feeling. many thanks, ANDREEA
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Dear Andreea,Thanks for using health care magic.From the available description it appears that you are either suffering with OCD or developing depression. These are the symptoms of psychiatric disorder that need treatment as soon as possible. I think you need to see your GP or preferably a psychiatrist after obtaining a referral from your GP. He will ask more details about your problem and may prescribe medication or psychotherapy for treatment.'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".Thanks
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What is the best treatment to get pregnant?
Hi when i was ten i had fallopian tube torsion and had my right fallopian tube removed. I am now trying to have children and i have been activly having sex with no protection or birth control and can still not get pregnant. Could only having one fallopian tube be the problem?
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion single Fallopian tube will not be a hindrance to pregnancy.I suggest you to undergo hysterosalphinogram(HSG),diagnostic laparoscopy to rule out any tubal block or any adhesions around the tube or any.Adhesions can also be one of the causes for infertility.There is one more option like intrauterine insemination (IUI).This IUI can be tried.IUI offers good success rates in case of tubal abnormalities.Nothing to worry.As if one tube is patent and functioning there is good scope for pregnancy.Relax and avoid stress.As stress cause hormonal imbalance and delay fertility further.Hope this helps.Best regards...
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How to treat a sore swollen shin?
i hit my shin to a heavy table with jagged edges. I was wearing trousers and at the time i did not think anything of it . i iced it and put neosporin . it has been over 48 hours and the site looks larger than i expected(about one square inch) very red and rather swollen and very sore to touch. do i need to see a doctor over this?
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Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with the x-ray.Usually, such injuries are direct and may lead to pain and aches, swelling is a protective mechanism for healing. If it is a hairline fracture then it will heal slowly, also, tibial bone is strong to withstand all stress & strain on it. I will recommend to keep the leg elevated and relax it. Also, undergoing physical therapy like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy will help improve the cellular mechanism and healing as well. RegardsJay Indravadan Patel
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How to treat testicular pain?
Heaviness in testicles and slight pain. Checked and no lumps. I have had this problem in the past and was diagnosed with epiditimis. I now have lower back pain, and after getting a physical this past weekend, was told i have microscopic blood in my urine. The heaviness in testicles has came and went about 3 or 4 times in the last 4 years. Even though they have always been very tender. The back pain and blood are new.
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Hi,It seems that probably you may be having epididymo-orchitis. Kindly consult surgeon to have firm diagnosis. Investigations may be done to find out the cause of EO.I would suggest..- antibiotic - anti inflammatory drugs- vitamin CTake rest. And have patience for the good result.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Need medication for pain in ilium,sarcolic and back
I have been having pain 24/7 in my ilium, sacrolic and back for over 5 months and I also have a anular tear in my l5 s1 disk what do you think is wrong i have had an mri and now been to see a rheumatologist and he now wants me to have an abdominal ultrasound as an xray of the hips and other areas seem fine
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HiHow old are you and do you have pain in any other joint's?Any family history of multiple joint pain?Have you got HLAB27 blood test done?As far as MRI report is concern,since you don't have any pain in lower limb's,so be at ease. The most likely cause looks to be spondyloarthropathy.Please,do reply with the above asked information.I shall be glad if i could reduce your suffering.Take care.
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Scan shows mild periventricular leukoencephalopathy. Indicator of early senile dementia?
Hello doctor Grief, I am a 56 y/o female. Yesterday I received a cat scan because I was kicked in the face by a patient at work. They did not find any brain injuries, but the report said I have mild periventricular leukoencephalophathy. I just researched this online and I get the impression that this is an indicator of early senile dementia . Is this right?
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Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem Let me tell you that imaging findings should always be correlated clinically.Imaging alone will not be able to guide us better. These changes can be seen in normal people with high blood pressure, diabetes etc. If you do not have any symptoms like memory loss, behavioral problem, problem in handling your finances etc, you need not worry about anything. You will be surprised to know that there are so many of my patients with this imaging finding and they are doing well over years. Please stay relaxed Hope this clarifies Best wishes Dr Gopal K Dash MD, DM, Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy) Consultant Neurologist and Epilepsy specialist Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore My Blog in the Web site:
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Suggest treatment for cough with wheezing
I have had a cough for almost 5 weeks. First time went to docotors she sadid it was virus and gave me inhaler.Second time, she said everything sound clear and gave me cough medicne. Third time, gave me a breathing treatment because I was around a cat(allegry) and it was worst.Then an onther inhaler and penicillian. Now now on the 6th day of meds and still cough and whezzing
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of allergic bronchitis is more likely. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) drugs once a day at night is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What does pain in the lower back indicate?
Hi. My right lower back has been hurting while working as a nurse providing home care to a patient in a bed that doesn t raise high enough for me to use good posture. This has been for the past 2weeks. Then tonight i was lifting something heavy from the ground. I felt something move in my right lower back and then instant excruciating pain. I think i heard a noise when it happened, but not necessarily a popping noise. For the first hour, it hurt to turn, bend and lift my right leg. I also had pain in my right hip and leg. Also very painful to lean forward and close a car door while sitting in car. After ibuprofen and ice, mostly painful to lift right leg and kick back. Also hurts to bend at hips toward right and backwards. Does this sound like a disc or bone? Or muscular?
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Hello,As per the history that you have given, it seems to be more of a muscular spasm or an old disc problem which has aggravated.An x-ray can be done to rule out a fracture which is highly unlikely, muscle relaxant can be taken. If not subsiding, you can go for MRI.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Fahim Sheik
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What causes tingling and numbness in right side of body?
I am feeling pain from head to toe only on the right side of my body. Also feel tingling and numbness on some parts on right side of the body... I have been facing this issue from 3 years... I visited an orthopedic when I first felt this and who referred me to a neurologist... But was not able to find the issue or give me leads or medicine... So stopped after a year going through these... Now I feel these symptoms increased... Please help me...
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Hello, Thanks for your query.Tingling sensation and numbness could be due to a nerve root irritation in the c. To exactly diagnose this problem, you need a MRI scan. Momentarily, take daily supplementation of Vit B2,B6 & B12 to suppress the symptoms of tingling and numbness.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care
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Q. I feel chest burns and abnormal heartbeat after smoking. Is it a heart disease?
Hi doctor, I am a heavy drinker and also smoke seven to eight cigarettes a day. I started feeling chest discomfort from last 10 days like I feel chest burns, nausea, abnormal heartbeat, cold sweat after I smoke and today I felt like very uneasy so I had one Ecosprin 75 mg and now I feel a little better. Do I need to consult like do I have any heart disease? My weight is 91 kg, height is 5'7", and BMI is 39.
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Hello. Yes, you should get one ECG done from the local doctor and you may upload here as well if you need it. Regarding your current symptoms, likely possibility is of gastritis and reflux disease. You should avoid fatty, oily and spicy diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and gradually cut down your alcohol intake as well and both are known to cause gastritis. You should get prescribed tablet Pan DSR (Pantoprazole and Domperidone) 40 mg or Esomeprazole Domperidone combination before breakfast once a day for two weeks. If not adequately relieved, then you should add syrup Sucral O (Sucralfate and Oxetacaine) or Gelusil two teaspoons three times a day for a week. For more information consult a cardiologist online -->
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What causes flutter in chest after coughing?
I am a 39 year old female athlete. I run duathlons, play several sports, and lift weights. I am a little heavier than I should be and have been that way all me life, even as a collage athlete. I was diagnosed with a heart murmer years ago, but have never had any major issues. Within the last few months, when I am at rest, I get a quick flutter in my chest that makes me cough. It does not hurt, it just startles me. I ran three miles today, and about 4 hours later it happened. I had an EkG two months ago and everything was fine. Should I still be concerned?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Fluttering sensations in chest is commonly seen with arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Normal ecg can not rule out arrhythmia. So better to get done Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If this is normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or heart diseases.Sometimes, simple muscular spasm can also gives feeling of Fluttering in chest. So don't worry much get done Holter monitoring too rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for breathing problems
I RECENTLY HAD A TRIPLE BYPASS. 6 WEEKS AGO. SOMETIMES I SEEM TO BE OUT OF BREATH WHILE DOING SIMPLE THINGS AND OTHER TIMES I CAN DO PHYSICAL THING WITHOUT GETTING OUT OF BREATH. IS THIS NORMAL. ALSO I TOOK VIAGRA BEFORE SURGURY IS IT OK TO CONTINUE USING?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, you should not take Viagra now. Viagra is having Sildenafil. It is potent vasodilator. It can reduce blood pressure and cause heart damage. So better not to take Viagra now. Your breathlessness is not permanent. It is fluctuating. And most common cause for this is stress and anxiety. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs like Propranolol or Flunarizine combination too. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health! Thanks.
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What causes a large lump on the right side of the neck?
I have a largish lump on the right side of the neck. The right side of my neck seems a little larger compared to the left. The lump is more visible when i turn to the left side. For a few weeks i have felt a strange kind of pressure on my throat on the right side. I am 45 years old and in generally good health. I have been experiencing bad headaches over the last few days. I have a history of nephritis. I weigh around nine stone and am 5foot 4inches.
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Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion, you should consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of neck 2. Ultrasound examination of neck. Following are the possible causes for your right sided neck swelling. 1. Enlarged lymphnode 2. Lesion in superior vena cava or right carotid artery. 3. Hematoma in muscle (right sided srternocleidomastoid). So better to get done ultrasound examination of neck. Possibility of lymphnode enlargement is more. If so, then you may need fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for the diagnosis and treatment.
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What causes smelly pus discharge when i apply pressure on wisdom tooth?
i have wisdom tooth that when i apply pressure it releases smelly pus. brushing, rinsing, flossing etc doesnt help. it causes very smelly breath. dentist says wisdom tooth needs to come out. i dont see why as there is no pain? is there anything else i can do?
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Hello,Pus and foul smell indicates an infection. The drainage is what is saving you from severe pain. Infections can change to an acute stage quickly and you can be swollen with much pain as a result. I suggest follow the advice of your dentist! Rinse the area and try not to let any debris get caught around the wisdom tooth. A prescription for an antibiotic may help control or limit the spread of the infection, but treat the source with removal soon.Thank you for your inquiry.
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