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Suggest treatment for numbness in left leg
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Patient: My grandson will be 3 in July and has numbness in his left leg and foot. it seems to happen more after sitting and he falls alot. Can you tell me what this could be. He was taken to his Dr and the parents were told to wait a week and come back if not better, for x-rays. This has been happening for more than 2 weeks. Doctor: numbness after sitting usually occur due to nerve compression or compromise in blood flow. correct posture of sitting and avoing to sit still may improve this. calcium supplements will help in early recovery. so no need to worry.
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What are the symptoms and treatment for throat cancer?
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Patient: my partner may have throat cancer but he has to see a specialist to confirm this. He is 55 years, a smoker and has hoarsness in his voice and is hurts when he swallows. He also has a small raised lump on his neck. He has had these symptoms for 4 weeks. I am worried i may catch something through contact. Please can you give me any answers. thanks Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.The symptoms of throat cancer are the followingAbnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds.Cough.Coughing up blood.Difficulty swallowing.Hoarseness that does not get better in 1 to 2 weeks.Neck or ear pain.Sore throat that does not get better in 1 to 2 weeks, even with antibiotics.Swelling or lumps in the neck.It is important that he attends a cancer screening clinic in your place and then gets investigated in detail A pathology test called FNAC or biopsy might be required to know the cause of the lump in the neck.Treatment for throat cancer is surgery in the early stages and combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The survival in throat cancer is better than most other cancers if detected early. Please do not worry.
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Done with liver function test. Had mononucleosis previously. Do I need any diet or liver test?
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Patient: HelloI got my liver function test result:AST 38.4 Normal values(ALT 62.7 Normal values(GT 77.6 Normal values(ALP 78.6 Normal values(Toal-bilirubin 11.4 (Conjucted-bilirubin (Direct) 0 (also i had mononucleosis 1.5 years ago and liver function test result was normal only bilirubin was 23.1 (I do not drink alcohol (very rare). Now doctor Advised not to eat fried food. I need advice, when is recommended to repeat liver function test and how many time do i need diet? Do i need another blood tests? Doctor: Hello, sniper34, Two of your liver tests are abnormal. These enzymes usually stay abnormal for sometime even after the damaging substance such as alcohol, drugs, viral infections etc. have already gone out of your system. I am glad to know that you are not a drinker. I advice you to stay away from it. It is good to limit fatty, greasy or fried foods at least until the liver enzymes come back to normal. You do need to take a good B-Complex Vitamin with Vit-C. Protein supplements are good. We do need to find out what is causing the liver inflammation. You need to get Hepatitis-B and C blood tests to make sure you have not been exposed to these viruses with chronic inflammation. If you have been on any NSAID type of drugs (Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) , they can do this. Certain antibiotics belonging to the sulfa or tetracycline family also does this. Auto-immune liver disease , some metabolic or genetic enzyme deficiency disorders can affect the liver. You need to have all these ruled out if the liver enzymes stay high after 3-6 months. Discuss these with your doctor and take proper action. I wish you well.
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How can follicle size be increased?
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Patient: i have 1.2 cm follicle size on day 11.is there any chane to increase its size to ovulate in 5 days?please help.I'm 26 years old with 5.2 inches height and 78 kgs weight with one lap ovarian drilling done on june19,2011.2 months on overall(contraceptive) to remove one remain cyst. Doctor: Hi thanks for writing to health care magic.I have gone through your question.As far as your 11th day ovulation study suggest 1.2 cm size follicle is good. In next 3-4 days it can go upto 16/18 mm then it can rupture and can become helpful for fertilization.To increase follicles size there are many medicines available like clomiphene cytrate.But it should be taken after gynecologist advise.Have a healthy life.
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How to increase penis size?
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Patient: i am 40 years age, hight is 5.10 ft , weast is 36 and weight is 90 kg, but my penis size is 5'' and thin, I have four children.But now my wife not feel happy like before and I feel also. then please advice me what can i do,now she likes biger penis, what can i do ? Please advice ..... Doctor: Hello dearUnderstand your concernNo any relation between penis size and sexual intercourse. Vagina is sensitive to 3 inch of penis. As you can not increased size of finger, you can not increased the size of penis. Be realistic and understands the fact. Talk to your wife and explain the fact. You can stimulate your wife by kissing, fingering to clitoris and make romantic environment. Avoid stress and enjoy with reality.Hope this may help youBest regardsDr. Sagar
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Is there any treatment for thinning of lining of kidneys
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Patient: i am a 70 year old woman who have diabetes for the past 35 years. recently, i was sent to have an ultrasound done on my kidneys, and it was reported that the lining of my kidneys are thinning. are there any treatment for this? would it cause any pain in the future? Doctor: Thin lining of kidney as described by you may be termed as thin cortex whivh is usually due to chronic kidney diease and not possible to treat. You need to meet a nephrogist and monitor rensl parameters regularly and regular follow up is necessary...
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Does pacemaker helps 77 year old when upper chambers are not working?
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Patient: My mother is 77 and has had a pacemaker for 6 years. She lost her father and 3 other siblings to heart problems.Her battery has been changed twice already because it is working so hard. Last year the doctor wanted to put in a 3rd wire but there wasn t enough room so we have just the 2.Last week we were told her upper chambers are no longer working after a EKG was ran.We just had a 9 day hospital stay with pneumonia and CHF. Can you tell me what to expect from this point. Can the pacemaker keep her going or will the heart just keep getting weaker till the end. Doctor: Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that pacemaker is helpful even if the patient suffers from atrial arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation. So don't worry! Pacemaker will still keep working properly. The only issue that should be clarified is to modify pacemaker settings in accordance with the new clinical background. You just need to talk with her doctor, regarding these issues. Remember that pacemaker is an appropriate solution for certain heart conductance disorders. It doesn't help to improve CHF and any other concomitant abnormalities. So you need to talk with the attending physician for properly treating these issues. Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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Suggest treatment for gum infection
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Patient: Sir, I had bite of my gum skin in my lower jaw's last teeth, as there is small gum left over the teeth when it comes between upper and lower teeths, it hurts for the past 4days now the skin seem to be white like puss but its harder and its little swelled in side for relife let me use Dologel and how frequent, it should be. Please suggest. Doctor: Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. The symptoms you mentioned corelates with pericoronitis. Due to trauma or infection, it gets swollen and abscess develops. This usually happens in case of impacted or partially errupted last molar.Do warm saline rinses. Painkillers like Tylenol or Ibuprofens helps if the pain is severe. Apply Dologel before eating too as it would reduce burning sensation. Take multivitamin tablet one per day. Clean area using Betadine gargles.If swelling persists or worsens, show it to dentist. Get an antibiotic course prescribed. Also get an x-ray done of that region. If there is infection in tooth, it may need treatment as well. Else scaling of that area would help.Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!
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How to heal the torn foreskin after sex?
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Patient: Hi Doctor, While having sex, my forskin was torn a little near the tip of the penis 3 days back. There was bleeding which stopped after some time.There is no pain as such except while sliding the forskin back for washing. How serious is this & what should I do? Should I consult a doctor? I applying betadine presently. Age 38. H 175cm W 70kg. Doctor: Hi, Yes, betadine will help you. But if there was a scar formation every time you have sex there will be bleeding or if the foreskin tear due to forceful sex or dry sex, drugs will do. If it's due to infection or diabetes then need doctor consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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What causes brown discharge during periods?
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Patient: I had unprotected sex on January 15th, the day after my period just ended. (It started on the 11th) and this month I was so worried, my breasts were hurting for a week and they seem a little bit bigger(the pain has gone away now that the four days of my "period" have gone). On the 5th I got what it seemed was my period (still scared) my periods are always irregular and by that I mean different days each month. The 1st and 2nd day there was red blood with a bit of brown which I presume is old blood, day 3 just a little bit of blood, day 4 just a light red when I wiped. And day 5 (never really happens) it kinda hurts down there and when I wipe from the front it's brown. Is this actual implantation bleeding rather than my period? Doctor: HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.First of all do not panic.Your day of unprotected sex is day 5 of the cycle. So there almost no chance of getting pregnant.As you started your period in february, it indicates that there was no pregnancy.Secondly, your other symptoms suggest PMS- premenstrual syndrome.I will suggest to opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise.Include more fruits and salads in diet.vitamin E, B LONG F, PRIMOSA one each at night for 3 months will be of help.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health.Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar
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What causes recurring pain near the ear under jaw line?
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Patient: I have a stabbing pain that comes and goes under my right ear extending under my jaw line on the side. i have had this before but today it keeps coming back. I have not had any dental work done and have no pain in my mouth. Also I do not suffer from allergies. I am a 48 year old woman. Doctor: Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have pain in eat under jaw dont worry it can be due to Temporomandibular disorder (TMJ Joint ) pain, or due to infection in some other tooth causing pain. You do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Do Hot formentation twice daily for painful area near ear. Apply ointment Relaxyl gel or gel containing Diclofenac sodium twice daily tropically. Take one tablet MYOSPAZ forte once daily by consulting your dentist for one week . One tablet vitamin B complex once daily for 7 days. And consult your dentist for oral examination of there is infection in any tooth then go for restoration and scaling done. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.
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What causes deformed tonsil?
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Patient: My daughters has a tonsil that looks deformed. Instead of its round shape, the one tonsils looks as if its divided into four parts. That not to mention that there a minor coating in some areas. I will be calling the doctors office tomorrow morning but was wondering what info I could find out about this sudden weird appearance of the one tonsil. Doctor: Hi...if the kid is not having any discomfort because of that then this type of puckered tonsil need not be treated or considered as pathological. But if the kid is having high grade fever and inability or difficulty in swallowing, then we need to consider acute tonsillitis or a streptococcal pharyngitis. I suggest you clarify your doubts with your doctor keeping these points in mind.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What causes small moveable lump under breast?
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Patient: I have a moveable small lump beneath my left Breast - sitting like right on my rib. It had been there a while but I forgot about it till I just noticed it again recently. I had Breast cancer (triple negative) 5 years ago in March. Any ideas what this could be? Doctor: not to worry much as being movable, this is a benign condition like fibroadenomaif really worries you can go for an FNAC test for confirmationall the best!
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What are the best conditions for conceiving?
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Patient: We consulted a Gynac yesterday...she told that the egg has got released from the ovary of my wife...She suggested us to have intercourse as the egg would be alive for about 48 hours...i wanted to know what are the chances of my wife becoming pregnant?? Doctor: Hi , Rightly said Egg has life of around 48 hrs , but is very healthy for 24 hrs only.Sperms stay alive for 3 days , that is 72 hrs.So chances of pregnancy is high if you have sex just before ovulation & also for next 2-4 days.Sperms should reach the tube first & then wait for the egg to come into tube , where they meet & form the baby. Then baby moves & fixes in the uterus.Chances of pregnancy in normal couple is only 10 % . That's because the healthy egg may not meet the healthy sperm always. Healthy doesn't mean you have a problem. Incidentally the egg or the sperm chosen may not be good. If you are lucky , you may be in that 10 % & you get the best sperm to meet the best egg & you have a healthy lovely baby.These are somethings we cannot control.All the best , God bless youDr.Balakrishnan
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Suggest remedy for severe back pain
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Patient: I am having severe back pain at L1 - L2 that radiates down to hip crest and into groin. I always have some constipation due to pain pills and other meds, but it is severe since the back pain got worse. I have had L2 through S1 fused with titanium. I fell face down twice this summer Doctor: There should be check x ray for position of fused area of spine.Lie on hard bed, avoid bending and lifting heavy objects, wear lumbar brace in daytime, take chloxazone500mg BD and Neurobion forte once a day for 10 daysGet a eview after check x ray
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Have undergone MRI for head after suffering giddiness and vomiting. What do the findings suggest?
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Patient: I am BP,sugar and Thayroid ( all in control through regular medicine (Telma AM for BP,Throx 100 for Thayroid and Glizid M for sugar) TSH is 1.852,BP140/80 and BS F 91&PP154. 4 days back in afternoon ( after lunch ) I felt Gliddiness and vomitting after 1 hr. Suddenly I felt uncomfortable. My doctor advised for Brain MRI In brain MRI all are normal except one finding which states " A few T2/FLAIR hyperintense foci are noted in bilateral cerebral hemisphere representing chronic microangiopathic ischemic foci( Report attached) Doctor: HIThank for asking to HCMThis is the pretty common finding seen in patients those are having Hypertension, Diabetes, the microcirculation get disturbed and does not reaches to the tissue and that tissue became ischemic, it is nothing to worry it does not effect your health, have nice day.
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What are the side effects of IU injection taken instead of IU Hucog?
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Patient: GD EVNG DOCTOR, i am XXXX. 29 yrs old woman, i have pcod, and presently i was under medication, doctor ordered me 1000 I.U hucog injection, by mistakenly i taken 10000 I.U injection, any side effects will be there for this. thank you Doctor: Hi, HCG injections are given in pics to stimulate ovulation (absent ovulation is basic defect of PCOD). The average dose is 5000 IU to 10 000 IU intramuscularlly around mid menstruation. Your doctor must have calculated the low dose for your personal need. The over dose would at the most stimulate multiple ova matured & ruptured which may cause excessive bleeding in your periods. Please consult your doctor it it happens & be careful to follow prescribed dose of medicine in the future. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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How can jaundice be treated?
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Patient: Hi Doctor, iam suffering from jaundice and typhoid after treatment typhoid is gone but jaundice is not according to past reports:Total Bilirubin:1.8 mg/dl Direct Bilirubin:0.8 Indirect Bilirubin:1.0 present Reports:Total Bilirubin:2.4 mg/dl Direct Bilirubin:1.0 Indirect Bilirubin:1.4 and doctor i dont have any symptoms. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As far as your clinical history is concerned, you need a physical examination and an ultrasound of whole abdomen and liver function tests to rule out most possible pathological causes responsible for increased bilirubin as mentioned by you in your past and present reports.So, take treatment as per exact findings only.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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Weight gain, cold sweats, pain in arms and back after gall bladder removal. What is going on?
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Patient: I had my gallbladder removed in April of this year and my appendix removed in 1998. I have gained 35 pounds since my gallbladder removal and I am finding it difficult to lose the weight. I also have been experiencing cold sweats and pains going up and down my arms and back. I believe this is due to my weight gain . I am 38 year old female 2 children and I need to figure out what is going on with my weight gain and pains. Doctor: Hi welcme to Health care magic forum. So far my knoledge is concernd there is no possibility like this. The weight gain could be due to over care post operatively and pain of back and arms may be due to previous gastric pain not treated completely or may be due to sutures given intra abdominally. I advise you to consult the surgeon who have operated. You may hdve to get MRI done besides other routine tests for confermation. Besides i advise you to follow some diet recomendations as avoid fatty foods oil sweets potato and other tubers flushy fruits and juices to improve resistance. Wishing for a quick recovery and thanks for calling.
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What are the symptoms of hernia?
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Patient: I thought I had a hernia due to pain in my lower stomach and testicles when I would urinate or strain at all. Now I've been getting nose bleeds. Can these symtoms be connected. Can a hernia cause nose bleeds somehow? I went for an std test and immediatly after having my penis swabed I got a nose bleed as well. Im very concerned. Im going to the hospital in a few hours. Doctor: Hi.Hernia can not cause nose bleed, Hypertension can. You must be in a stress. The pain in the lower abdomen and the testicle can be due to hernia, nerves getting stretched. Get a confirmed diagnosis and get operated if you have a Hernia.
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Suggest treatment for muscle spasm in the lower back
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Patient: I am having a lower back spasm in the large muscle on my left side that catches every time I move. Tried ice and heat, rest and Tylenol. No strain that I m aware of, only painful when it catches . What else can I do? This has gone on for 3 days now. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Muscles spasm can be managed with combination of analgesics and muscle relaxants. You can try Acetaminophen/Baclofen combination which is quite effective and shows good results. Aceclo MR is a good alternative and it is a combination of Aceclofenac and Thiocochicine. Wishing you good health. Thanks.
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Running nose, given zyrtec or ventolin, reoccur in 2 weeks. Food allergy?
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Patient: MY DAUGHTER HAS A RUNNING NOSE EVERY 2 WEEKS. IT USUALLY STOPS WITH ZYRTEC OR VENTOLIN AND THEN COMES BACK IN 15DAYS. ALSO SOME SAY SHE HAS FOOD ALLERGY . WHAT SHOULD I DO. HOW CAN THIS GO AWAY. SHE WILL TURN 4 YRS IN MAY Doctor: Hi, Thanks for writing in. Several laboratories do a test which allows them to detect which substance is your daughter allergic to. They test quite a few substances. Please get it done. Ask her paediatrician about cromolyn sodium nasal spray as that will prevent allergies. The only permanent solution is avoiding the allergen totally. Since this may not always be possible, please make sure you keep your house clean; change the pillow covers daily; wash the bed linen in hot water and keep a humidifier in the room. Hope this helps.
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Diagnosed with bipolar, depression and anxiety. Missed taking Xanax. What to do?
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Patient: Hi. My name is Heather. I am almost 35, married 16yrs and have two daughters 12 (who acts like a teenager) and a 10 year old. I have been diagnosed as bipolar, depression, severe anxiety and rage issues. I saw a "new" Dr and I really like him. I lost my Xanax at a store and of course no one turned them in. However the pharmacy did give me a 5 day supply (15) to get me through until I can see the dr again. I hadn't had them in a day and a half and I know what I did was wrong, but I took more than I should have to "make up for the lost time" What do you suggest I do? I am an honest person. Please advise...Thank you in advance. Doctor: Hi Robnheather9597 , Forum , I can understand how much anxious u might be feeling after not getting Xanax tablet.Your honesty is appreciable one. Its important that you should take your medicine regularly.Its important to know that you cant make up lost time --- only you can help yourself further from getting more troubled by continuing it regularly now. You not mentioned to whom you consulted and what else medicine going on.But considering about your mentioned diagnosis ( bipolar disorder ) only Xanax tablet will not be helpful this will give you just temporary relief and not help to correct underlying pathology also there are highly chances of developing its addiction.If your diagnosis is correct then please visit to a psychiatrist if you not visited already to start with another drugs along with this or with complete new prescription.Till then continue your medicine regularly. Hope this helps to you. Best regards.
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What causes abnormal WBC count when diagnosed with cancer?
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Patient: Last yr I was diagnosed with CLL. I am a 54 female and have been an active horseback rider. I have been told the wait and see treatment is the standard. Although my WBC has been in the 20,000 I am beginning to see swelling in my lymph nodes around my neck and pain in the inguinal area. The question is can these cancer cells be having a party with my WBC staying in the 20,000?? Waiting and doing nothing does not make any sense to me. Thanks so much!! Doctor: CLL and SLL are two closely related disorders. While CLL affects the blood SLL affects the lymph nodes. One can transform to the other. There could ve other transformations in CLL SLL like Richter s transformation where a large cell lymphoma appears. It is important to get your blood work up done cbc, blood film and fnac from the enlarged nodes to look for possible Pathology. Hope it helps.
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Is MT pills advisable for abortion?
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Patient: sir/madam, The prega -news has confirmed the pregnancy, and now i am 60 days pregnancy. I am having a six months baby by Cesarean. Can i use mt pills myself for abortion. please suggest me the pros and cons. Tahnking you sujata kashyap delhi Doctor: Dear Sujata,WHO has advised Tab. Mifepristone followed after 24-48 hours by Tab. Misoprostol for termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks or 63 days of gestation. MT pills do contain these medicines. However, in India, medical termination of pregnancy by these pills is legal only up to 7 weeks after which the pregnancy may be terminated by aspiration of the uterine cavity by MVA kit. These medicines are prescription medicines and should be obtained by Obstetrician's prescription only. These medicines cause abortion within 3 days of the last dose of Misoprostol. It is advisable to confirm the completeness of abortion by ultrasonography and also make a follow up visit to the Obstetrician 7 days after the last dose of Misoprostol. These medicines cause developmental abnormalities in the baby. Hence in case of failure of the medicines, the decision to terminate the pregnancy should not be reverted to continuation of pregnancy; the pregnancy then should be terminated by surgical procedure like MVA or so. I hope this serves the purpose of guiding you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Is Mefkind syrup advisable for high fever in a child?
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Patient: Hi sir my child age is 6 year old he get a fever 104 degree doctor told to put mefkind syrup but he have annual day function tomorrow he have to go to school which syrup is better to cool temperature with in few hours. Please help me doctor as soon as possible. Doctor: Hello,Thank you for your post on HealthcareMagic.I carefully read your query and able to find your point of concern.The prescribing drug is good.As your son is suffering from fever having 104 degree Fahrenheit.I think you can try paracetamol suppository 250mg per rectaly if temp more than 101 degree Fahrenheit.Tepid sponging will help to lowering the temperature. If no improvement occur please consult with prescribing doctor.I think it will help you.Wish your son's good health.RegardsDr. Atiqul
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How long should I use medicines for high BP?
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Patient: iam adinarayana, 8 months back suddenly my relative expired. i shocked and tension. 10 days regularly bad thinking and depressed. once i went to doctor, he checked my BP. i was suffered hypertension. doctor told me that use tablets daily, tablets are 1.repace-h, repace-50 and dilzem-90.daily i use 3 tablets. now iam able to perfect. i checked daily my bp. now 125/75. daily i go to walk. my age 35, weight 74. now my problem is that- can i with draw these tablets. or use lifelong. please suggest me sir. thank you. Doctor: if you have hypertension are you should get medicines adjusted by your physician and you should not check your blood pressure Delhi I will you should get it when you go to your physician or get it when you only have some problems checking BP to offer and can make you can only show that pretty sign of anxietyOnce the medicines are a set tender digested by your physician they must we continued all the time of the BP but if the BP's law you can always try if the blood pressure is low then you can always try going without medicines for a while if the BP comes back again that means you have to take medicines all the time this account Lord is this a consultation I hope I help you thank you
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Will cyst formation due to ovulation induction medication cause any problem?
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Patient: I have been trying to get pregnant since the last 5 months but everything in vain. Met a gynecologist and she suggested ultrasound follicular study. But when ultrasound scan was done the dominant follicle was 26 mm on 17th day and so my doc was worried. Another ultrasound on 26th day showed ovulation had occured. But inbetween this cycle we had relations. And the next cycle actually was delayed by some 5 days which had never previously occured in my case. But unfortunately I got my periods some 5 days later. (As I get my periods regularly and get it exactly on the 29th or 30th day). But during that time i was really stressed and had a heavey workload. Does that mean may be i was about to concieve but something happend? Can you explain this? All the tests including TSH,FSH,Hb,Fasting sugar,prolactin and LH have been done and all the results are very normal. Only that the follicle doesnt ovulate in the normal size. So doctor advised for induced ovulation in the next cycle and i started taking fertyl from the 5th day of my cycle and continued till the 9th day. When an ultra sound was done on the 12th day, it revealed 2 big follicles one 33mm and the other 27 mm. The 33 mm one she categorised as cyst, but she told me to do an ultra sound the very next day to make sure if ovulation will occur or if the induced ovulation injection can be given. The next day the cyst measuring 33 mm had increased to 38 mm but ther was not much of a change in the 27 mm follicle. So doctor advised me not to take the injection as it looked like some hyper-activity. And wait for another 2 cycles till this subsides. I am worried because of this cyst formation due to the induced ovulution drug that she administered. Will it be a serious problem in future? And is the cyst size of 27mm too large or ripe to even ovulate? should I get into some other medication, or wait and try for another 3 months? Doctor: Hi, the cysts is not much of a problem. They resolve in 2 to 3 months. But I think in your case it is better to start the ultrasound from 2nd day of your periods. It will tell exactly regarding the status of your follicles. You can monitor your cycles every 2 to 3 days. Don't take any medicines. When follicles size reaches 18 to 20 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. It will make sure your follicles rupture at a normal size. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo
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How to cure sperm leakage during sleep?
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Patient: Hello doctor, im 22 old young boy im regular go to gym n take too much diet for good health. Im also doing a job in construction field which is very heavy work. Im suffering from nightfall since from last 5years. It effects my gym n work coz of hard work + nightfall = weakness.. Can u tell me what is its solution and when its going to be solve naturaly? Doctor: Hello, Wet-dreams/ nightfall called as Nocturnal Emission is normal. It can be due to increased erotic stimulus mentally or physically or visually without sex or masturbation. Since you know the cause treating is easy. Reduce the frequent Erotic stimulus or masturbate/have sex. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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What is the painful lump above my left breast?
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Patient: Hi, for a few years now I've noticed this lump above my left breast. It's hard but this last week I've been getting horrible sharp pains there to the point I cry out and to touch it at times it feels like a shap stabbing pain. It's not constant pain it just randomly comes and goes. Any idea what could be? I was not injured at all there either. Doctor: Hello! Thank you for your concern. First of all, what is the size of the lump? I would suggest you consult a doctor to examine the lump and also do a mammogram test/FNAC.
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What causes high blood pressure in elderly?
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Patient: My blood pressure is very high. I am female 71 years old. Have been on blood pressure meds for at least 15 years. Past few months blood pressure is high in Am and at night. My palms are very red...I can feel them throbbing and they are very hot... When I get up my blood pressure is in150 s and 160 s over high nighties...My dr change my blood pressure med twice already, but there are no results yet... Doctor: HBP may be due to sedentary life, high salt intake , hardening of arteries, smoking , DM, renal failure, obesity and anxiety and stress of lonliness. there may be specific reasons in 5% of cases like thyroid disease, cushing syndrome and other hormonal disturbances like pheochromocytoma as a partial list.
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What is the lump near the ear after a chickenpox infection?
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Patient: Hi, my 11 year old seems to have the chicken pox. She has appox. 10-15 chichen pox right now. This is day 2, she noticed yesterday a hard pea sized lump between the middle of right ear and bottom center of head.(hairline) It is sore when touched. Today she has one more not quit as large, about a half inch above the other. Neither of these look like a chickenpox? Any idea? Doctor: HiFrom what you have told, your son may have two enlarged lymph nodes. Lymphnodes are small pea shaped lumps present all over body. It gets enlarged and painful when infection is there. Many a times chicken pox will not cause any lymphnode enlargement. But Since his immunity is weak now, a bacterial infection may set in and may have caused the lymph node enlargement.Its better to wait and watch. If the Lymphnode does not subside on its own, a course of antibiotic may be given.In the mean time give plenty of water and paracetamol tablets to reduce fever.
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Suggest treatment for phlegmic cough
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Patient: My baby has severe phlegmic cough with lot of mucus and running nose...she gets fever twice in a day which gets subsidized after giving medicine..she is not taking any food as she starts vomiting...please advise as this has been continuing for last 4 days Doctor: Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.You have not mentioned the age of your baby.Probably your baby is suffering from spasmodic cough like pertusis, bronchiolitis and maybe asthma.You may try Ambrodyl-S and if needed steroids along with antibiotic like Amoxycillin+ clavulante .Better consult you pediatricianHope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics
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Got MRI of lower back for pain and it showed slip disc and bilateral spondylosis. Suggest?
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Patient: I just got an mri on my lower back because I hurt it at work. I was thinking it was a slipped disk and on the mri it showed no slipped disk. it did show I have bilateral spodylolysis at the L5-S1 level with minor anterolisthesis and mild foraminal effacement bilaterally at the L3-4 and L4-5 level. im still in a lot of pain and don't know what else to do L&I wants to close my claim now Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your MRI spine findings can explain your symptoms of low back pain, and pain radiating to legs.Initial treatment consists of bed rest, physiotherapy and medications.Medications likely to be helpful for you would include pregabalin or gabapentin.Physiotherapy measures that could help you are IFT/ultrasound/traction, etc.If these do not help, epidural injections can be given.In about 10% of cases, surgery may be required.I hope it helps.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
| 149,257 |
What are the side effects of taking Leofin XL,acomprol & attentrol?
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Patient: hai my name is shilpa i take leofin XL ,acomprol in the night and in the morning i take attentrol i am not a regular drinker of achocol i take socially when i take it my face become red my stomic starts burning i feel unresty i dont understand why this happens to me i even get omiting plz help me out Doctor: Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to alcohol consumption. They are not related to side effects of the medications that you are taking. I suggest to avoid alcohol and take a gastro protector such as Omeprazole 20 mg in the morning before breakfast. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
| 85,465 |
Having ASV defect and severe chest pain
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Patient: My 13 year old daughter was born with ASV defect, it was repaired when she was 7 months old. She has had a few times in her life, when she was running or exercising, when she has experienced chest pain. But, after she walks it off she is fine and the pain goes away after a few minutes. Tonight, she was playing soccer and started experiencing a sharp pain in her chest. It has been an hour and the pain has minimized some but she is feeling the urge to cough. She says that it feels like there is something stuck in her throat and she cannot get it out. She has no other symptoms. Should I be worried. Doctor: Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding you concern, I would like to explain that a careful physical exam, resting ECG and a trans-thoracic cardiac ultrasound, are necessary to investigate cardiac structures (possible heart chamber dilation, valvular incompetence, etc), as well as to review cardiac performance and what is very important to investigate for abnormally increased pulmonary artery hypertension, which may be the source of your daughter's complains (chest pain, coughing).In addition some blood tests, like complete blood count (rule out secondary polyglobulia), an arterial blood gas analysis (for possible acid-base disorders) should be checked too.If the above tests are inconclusive regarding increased pulmonary artery hypertension, then additional cardiac tests are necessary (for example: exercise cardiac stress test coupled with stress cardiac ultrasound).Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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How to treat the pain in my ankle caused by falling?
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Patient: I sprained my ankle a while ago, and have recently fallen. Now, I have these symptoms I cannot move my ankle, or straighten my leg completely I cannot walk on that foot Around the outer bone and down to the pinky toe, I have bruising and swelling on the entire foot I am in an orthopaedic boot The pain wakes me up at night Doctor: Hello, Consulting with an orthopedist and performing an MRI of the foot is necessary. Other tests to consider would be: nerve conduction studies to investigate for a pinched nerve and inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What causes stinging and tingling sensation in the toes?
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Patient: hi there, my husband just stepped out onto our patio and he stepped on something. his not sure what. and all of a sudden he feels a stinging tingling on his toes to his foot. i must add he is also under alot stress and at the same time he s making work phone calls. is it related? or did he get bitten? Doctor: Hi there. It is unlikely that the tingling sensation is related to stress.It is more likely that he might have simply stepped over his foot in an awkward angle that could have compressed one of the nerves supplying the foot. I don't think that's any cause if worry. But if this sensation persists, then he might need to get himself checked for the same for any chronic nerve compression, diabetes related neuropathy or any back pathology related root compression. So just watch out for persisting tingling sensation, any pain radiating down the sole of foot or weakness of foot and leg muscles. Otherwise one episode once in a blue moon is nothing much to worry about.
| 129,596 |
What will happen if thyroid pill stuck in wind pipe?
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Patient: I swallowed my thyroid pill about an hour ago and it sort of "hung" in my throat. I've kept drinking a lot of water to try to be sure that it goes on down, but it feels a bit different. If it had gone down my wind pipe I would be coughing, wouldn't I? Doctor: HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, it is not the pill but any goes in trachea immediately expelled out from the trachea and if it is in there then it would be medical emergency demands the immediate attention, so it might not be in trachea but must be in esophagus hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What is parathyphi and how to treat it?
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Patient: hi dr. im from nkmkab and I want to know abut PARATYPHI BH 1:80 +++ what type of fever is this ? and what is treatment we need. bcos that report is my child. age 3year and 6month im very nurves abut this plz tell me what can I do of my child. my eng is not too good plz try 2 understand my feelings. Doctor: Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that paratyphoid fever is caused by Salmonella paratyphi B. It causes a fever same as that of typhoid fever but are readily treated as compared to typhoid fever. Your titre is 1:80 which I think is not high titre to diagnose your child as having paratyphoid fever. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic.
| 37,687 |
How to treat rash on cheek in a 3 years old child?
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Patient: my 3 year old gets a rash on her left cheek. it happens overnight and is really red in the morning then disappears by the end of the day. Has been happening for a while and now is starting to scar her face. Have tried hydrocortisone cream but doesn't really stop it from reoccuring. Doctor: Hi.... by what you Quote I feel that it could be eczema of the skin or it could be an allergic reaction to particular clothing or bed linen which is being used for the baby at night. It could also be a form of contact dermatitis. But as you quote that it has started to scar the area I feel that it could be an eczema which is there for a long time. I suggest a paediatric Dermatologist for this meanwhile you can use oilatum lotion rather than using steroid cream like hydrocortisone.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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How to treat injury mediated sore breast?
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Patient: I was hit on the left breast yesterday with a medicine ball and now it is sore and i feel a lump. Have a history of fibrocystic breast disease but no history of any cancers in family at all. Would this be due to trauma possibly, have had no problems previously. I do not take birth control and have not for over 10 yrs. Doctor: The lump is most likely from trauma with the development of a inflammation, bruise, and swelling. If the lump does not resolve within a month, you need to see your primary care doctor. You can alternate ice and heat on the breast. NSAIDs will be your best form of pain relief at the moment due to the inflammation.
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Could void feeling in the front right side of brain be neuro related problem?
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Patient: Yes, I am a 62 year old female studying criminology. 4th semester recently I signed up for algebra. I litterally feel in the front right side if my brain above the eyebrow area a void in the brain. The feeling causes extreme fatique above my right eye, and confusion in that area with numbers and signs within a 45 minutes I have to lay down. I do not havea fear of numbers nor, doni have a disklike or lke of math within itself. Inliterrally feel a void in this area of my brain physcially. Is this possible? If so is it neuro related? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.At 62 years, the brain might have changes sue to aging. The brain void is a symptom that might be more virtual than real. Most humans start feeling fatigue if concentrating hard and trying to remember things at an elderly age. This is because there is a lot of information already being processed in your brain and further addition of knowledge might reduce the information processing time just as in a computer. Since you do not have any other symptoms like headache or seizure, this might resolve if you allow yourself to relax and take regular breaks when working for long hours. However, if these thoughts are occurring frequently then please consult a neuro and get clinically examined and imaging like CT scan or MRI scan brain done.
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How to treat the loose motion in a 10 months old baby ?
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Patient: Hi my 10 months old baby is having loose motion and it is like with air she passes potty. her water has got changed as she went to in laws house, we have started bislery water and also doctor suggested to take zinc dry powder for suspension and bifilac. its been 2 days but no relief Doctor: Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.The doctor advised rightly.If no relief add Ofloxacin+ornidazole syrup 2 times daily for faster relief.ORS solution 50 ml after each motion to prevent dehydration.Continue feeding as usual.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics
| 174,192 |
What causes breathing difficulty when suffering from salmonella and brucella?
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Patient: hi doctor my husband diagnosed with salmonella and brucella and now his having trouble breathing, no fever he has stomach pain,and he had 3 doctors who checked him and they gave different medicine the pain still.nothing happened...pls,help us what to do? Doctor: thanks for asking your question i completely understand your question Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the bacterial genus Brucella. The bacteria are transmitted from animals to humans by ingestion through infected food products, direct contact with an infected animal, or inhalation of aerosols.brucella infection has varied presentation starting from fever, cough , dyspnoea , anorexia , decreased appetite, wt loss , neuropsychiatric symptoms , gastrointestinal symptoms , to joint pains.you need to visit a pulmonologist or a physician who can guide you regarding confirming te diagnosis and start you on broad spectrum antibiotics against the offensive agentthanksfeel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health
| 79,449 |
What causes throat cancer?
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Patient: My husband was diagnosed with throat cancer he has it on a tonsil and parts on his lymph? He has been told that he is stage 2 cancer can you please tell me more about this as it is from HPV and I am told that different things about percentages and survival rate will he die from this Doctor: HIThroat cancer refers to cancer of the voice box, the vocal cords, and other parts of the throat, such as the tonsils and oropharynx.Throat cancer is often grouped into two categories: pharyngeal cancer and laryngeal cancer. Pharyngeal cancer forms in the pharynx. This is the hollow tube that runs from behind your nose to the top of your windpipe. Laryngeal cancer forms in the larynx, which is your voice box.If diagnosed early, throat cancer has a high cure rate.Throat cancer may not be curable once malignant cells spread to parts of the body beyond the neck and head. However, those diagnosed can continue treatment to prolong their life and slow the progression of the disease.RegardsDR De
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What is the treatment for herpes?
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Patient: My father is 91 and just told he has herpes. He has a nickle-sized black, crusty appearance spot on his upper lip. It does not resemble ANY herpes pics I ve seen. The one spot is all there is, he has had it aprox a week before his diagnosis. Other than raising (aprox 1/8 ) it has not changed much. It is sore to touch but does not itch or cause much pain besides. What else could it be? Where might I find other pics of other possible causes? Doctor: Hi,Welcome to HCM.The description in your query closely matches that of herpes labialis which is caused by herpes simplex virus. This infection presents with grouped blisters fluid filled near the mouth and nose. The blisters break, crust and then heal without scarring after 7-10 days. Other causes of rash near mouth could be chelitis caused by vitamin deficiencies.I suggest you apply acyclovir cream over the rash 4 times daily for faster healing.Thanks.
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Suggest remedy for conscious hallucinations and panic attacks
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Patient: hello i am a sixteen year old girl and i have multiple problems i want to ask about. the first is this problem i have, mainly when i am alone but sometimes when i am bored, i uncontrolably create scenerios and imaginary friends who i talk to and discuss issues with it is very complex and these scenerios tend to be things like pretending to be another person and living life as though i were them. they are also influenced by things that occur in my life in reality, like if i were to see a film i may pretend to be one of the characters, or i may pretend to be a celebrity. i am conscious that i am doing it but i can t seem to stop myself and i recognise that substituting reality for my fantasy is abnormal and needs to change. the second issue is that think i may have some anxiety problems because when i am alone, although they are decreasing in frequency, i have minor panic attacks which last about 5 minutes but i have 2 or 3 within the space of a hour. these tend to consist of shaking, feelings of nausea and dizzyness again i am unsure why i do this as i know there is nothing to worry about but they still occur. please could you tell me what these problems are likely to be and how to go about rectifying them. thank you, anonymous Doctor: Hello, thanks for the query. Your problem is quite interesting & let me know if I am getting it correctly, You are into habit of fantasy thinking & many times you do get so engrossed into your fantasies that you start sharing your problems, your thoughts with these fantasy. You are aware of these fantasy images all the time. So, my question is are you lonely, do you have friends to whom you can easily turn, share things, confide problems? So long as you are not distressed by these fantasy images its not a problem. You should consult a Psychologist, or your school teacher, your parent or any senior figure whom you can trust about these problems. I am sure your half the distress will melt away as soon as you shall open up & start discussing these problems. Lastly you can try practicing yoga & pranayam to get rid of your panic attacks. Do get back to me for further help. Good luck
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Suggest treatment for primary complex in a child
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Patient: my child has a primary complex and the doctor advice that his medicine should take for 9months. i want to stop the medicine this coming feb.14 it is ok to stop.. feb 20 should be the last taking of medicine.. his medicine will last at feb 14 and i was thinking that will be the last so that i would not buy another medicine..it is ok if i stop.. Doctor: HI...the treatment for primary complex is only 6 months. There is no need to give medicines for 9 months. If you have already given the dose for 6 months and completed it, then you can as well stop it.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Had dental bone graft. Having orthostatic hypotension issues. History of migraines, Hashimoto's. Related to oral surgery?
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Patient: Hello, I received a dental bone graft (actually 2 side by side) during oral surgery to remove several impacted wisdom teeth first week of Nov. 2012. First week of Dec. 2012, I began having Orthostatic Hypotension issues (confirmed at clinic & ER). Could this be related to the oral surgery or graft? Age 39, other potentially relevent history, migraines (under control with meds from Neuro), autoimmune connective tissue disease undifferentiated (not currently showing ANY signs of flaring) up to date with Rheum. Hashimoto s Hypothyroidism & just had labs for Endocrinology-all is well there. Up until this, I ve been very active, healthy-enough in appearance (about 20 pounds above my ideal weight but, slowly working on bringing that down the right ways, no crash diets, etc), 5 3/4 & 150lbs, mom of a 4 yo, extremely busy stay at home mom & wife, thank you in advance for any insight. Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM , Orthostatic hypotension or postural fall in blood pressure is often related to other medical problems as you have stated like diabetes, autoimmune disorders ,endocrinological disorder and it is even a side effect of antidepressant drugs.your physician can better relate these two. Fall in the blood pressure cannot be related to placement of dental bone grafts or removal of wisdom tooth. though i suggest you get an OPG radiograph done which will show if there is any infection near the placement of graft or other vital structures. i suggest you to consult a physician and evaluate the symptoms. take care.
| 189,978 |
Is herbalife effective in losing weight?
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Patient: Hi I am on eltroxin 150mg. will it be ok for me to start using herbalife to loose weight.i have gained over 12kgs since i have been diagnosed.i drink alot of water but do not excercise regularly.please help i am 27 and am so uncomfortable with my weight. Doctor: Hi dear,You are suffering from Hypothyroidism where thyroid(endocrine gland) does not produce thyroid hormones. This leads to lowered basal metabolic rate which again leads to weight gain.Using only herbalife to shed weight is not a good idea as your basal metabolic rate will still not improve so even if you reduce it is likely that you will put on soon.The best way to deal with it would be to start exercising regularly which will definitely increase your basal metabolic rate and you will lose weight in a healthier way. You are pretty young 27 years start exercising you will feel more energetic.Keep a check on the thyroid levels as well, keep visiting your doctor if you develop any other signs & symptoms. Regards,Dr. Kunal Lokare
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Suggest medication for artery blockage and high BP
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Patient: Hei, I may not be able to assists you with accurate technical details, as I'm not very sure at the moment..But i'm looking for some general adviseMy dad is 56yrs of age and until 6months back has had a decent medical record. However a couple of months back during a routine medical check it was identified that he has had some artery blockage in his heart & also a high BP on tht particular day. After all examinations & testing, the doctor recommended either angiography or the routine medicines. He is been on the medicines for a whil and all seems good till date. We would need advise on - when is the right time or what is the right case that must be diagnosed by Angiography and when is it OK to continue the routine medicine cycle as an alternative? Doctor: Hello, For high bp, he should have low salt diet and regular medicine. Usually, one comes to know about blockages either due to chest pain, or some test positive like treadmill test or other test. If there is suspicion of blockages, then routinely one should undergo angiography to know how severe are the blockages. So I think, if there is suggestions of blockages on other tests in your case then he must undergo angiography.Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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How can discomfort in the right ankle be treated?
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Patient: I am having constant discomfort in my right ankle after twisting it 3 weeks ago. There was a lot of swelling and bruising at the time of injury, and I could not put much weight on it. (I did ice it and kept an ankle support on it.) The swelling is mostly gone as is the bruising, but it is almost as uncomfortable now as it was when I injured it. What should I do? Thank you, Pat Matthews YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Twisting may cause injury to the collateral ligament of ankle or strain of the joint may cause pain and swelling. Also check for hairline fractures or microchip injuries, etc. Take rest, elevate the limb, use cold and heat compression. If symptoms do not improve please consult your Orthopedician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
| 127,475 |
What causes pain in penis with swollen lymph nodes in armpit and groin?
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Patient: Hi, About 10+ weeks ago, I began having a pain in my testicles (I am 16). This pain was accompanied by cramps in my groin, and some pain radiating down into my legs. I went to the doctor and he didn t feel anything abnormal, so he booked me for a testicular ultrasound as well as did urine and blood tests. Everything came back normal. The pain in my testicles began to go away and was replaced by a very sensitive scrotum and what feels like hard/swollen epididymis only after ejaculation. As well my stomach and back began to experience more discomfort. I went back to the doctors again, he told me everything still felt normal and booked me for a stomach ultrasound, which came back normal. I also had a massage therapy and was told all my muscles were very tense. The next day I began experiencing pain in my penis, which has gotten better but is still there. Also recently I ve noticed that the lymph nodes in my groin and armpit appear swollen (possibly because I had the flu last Thursday). This has all caused me a lot of mental stress and would just like another opinion on whether it s stress/muscular, hormonal, infection, or worse. Doctor: Hi, Consult a physician and get evaluated. A short course of antibiotics will be helpful for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
| 194,874 |
Suggest treatment for mild discomfort in the right arm upon movement
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Patient: am having a dull discomforting pain in my right arm especially when am lifting my arms or when am using the mouse to use the computer. It s as if my arm is tired and I have to rest it in my lap. It feels as if am lifting something heavy and my arms get tired. Doctor: Hello, As these symptoms guide me to think more towards the cervical spine disc Degenerative changes as it's a classic symptom of Radiculopathy along with muscle weakness. An MRI is suggested for the cervical spine. The first thing is to use the cervical collar, use hot water fermentation, correction of the posture. Once the pain level drops somewhere between 5-6 in the visual analogue pain and of 0-10 where 0 is no pain and 10 is maximum pain then exercise can begin for the neck muscles and upper limb as a whole. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases reported with similar complains have changed in the cervical spine and responds well to the above-mentioned procedure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
| 123,706 |
Suggest treatment for the pain under my left breast
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Patient: I have had pain under my left breast in the rib cage area for 8 months now. CT scan was negative for anything. no nausea or vomiting. no weight loss, Pain is about a 2 out of 10 and intermittent. Normal bowel movements. The pain does feel better if I can stretch out and lay down a few minutes. Any suggestions Doctor: Hi whether you have been examined by gynecologist for breast. Is there any swelling or hard part in the breast? Is there any injury to the chest in the past, age, any other joints or bones in the body you feel same pain?. As you said ct scan was normal I think lungs are clear.so you need to consult gynecologist or surgeon if you find out any mass in the breast. Thank you
| 217,801 |
Suggest treatment for swelling and pain in the toes
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Patient: I injured my foot and ankle at work today. Injury involved sudden twisting. Now quite painful to move big toe and second toe; swelling and pain in instep and low and mid ankle, and cannot bear weight on foot. Pain does not diminish with elevation and ice. Pain has also increased during last 6 hours since injury. Doctor: Hello, Thanks for writing to us,I have studied your case with diligence.Persistent foot pain may not be normal.I will advise you to use splint support for ankle and foot for 2 weeks.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing of torn ligament.I will advise to do MRI foot for soft tissue involvement if pain remains persistent.Till time you can continue physiotherapy and also use supportive splint or brace.You can start tab tendocare for early healing of ligament consulting your doctor.Wishing you good health.Take careHope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.
| 128,052 |
How can heart palpitations caused during physical activities be treated?
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Patient: First of all I would like to apologize for any grammatical error because english is not my first language. Anyway iam 24 years old male. 6 feet aprox 80 kgs weight. I am having a problem of fast palpitation for the last 2 months and it usually happens while climbing especially stairs. the palpitations last for about two minutes and then I am back to normal. I use to run for like 3 km daily and now this palpiation is effecting my stamina as well as my sex life (my heartbeat becomes fastes during sex and my timing has reduced from 30 minutes to 5 minuts only). I went to the local hospital and they conducted an ECG test which was perfectly fine. Any idea why is it happening? and please suggest a way to avoid this problem. thank you. Doctor: hi,Most probably this is psychological, normally there is increase in heart with any physical activity. Now probably your has increased and this is given uncomfortable feeling and affecting your activity. So next time you get palpitations measure your heart rate or pulse rate. Then we can decide whether they are normal or abnormal.Also get your hemoglobin tested.And I guess you don't smoke. Anyway there are good medicine to control if you need it.
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Back pain, increases during eating and swallowing. Treatment?
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Patient: I have upper back pain that started two days ago out of nowhere. its a constant mild aching pain however, when i eat food when i swallow the pain gets really intense as it passes down. The larger the mouthful the more it hurts. i have resorted to swallowing ridiculously small pieces just to even manage the pain. Esophagus nor stomach hurt, its just the upper back pain. Doctor: Hello, Thanks for writing to us.The pains that you have described are likely to be due to muscular spasm. Taking mild pain killers and muscle relaxants will bring a short term relief. Regular stretching exercise will be helpful. you can do a hot fomentation and apply a local analgesic gel on the area to relieve the spasm.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
| 112,453 |
What is the cure for swelling and itching in body?
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Patient: hi I m in my early 50 s female and I m having outbreaks of swelling and itching on my body. I went to an allergist who told me these things just happen for no apparent reason and put me on prednisone 10mg 4 days and I m still having outbreaks of swelling and itching to my face, back of neck, arms, and stomach..... Help Doctor: After going through your query i suggest you to please refer to good physician . Becuse prednisolone itself cause puffyness in face and body. It also harmfull to body if unnecessary taking it. As you are in your 50 you should also check your thyroid level which causes of sweeling in whole body. But this chance is less. In sever allergic condition steriod may be use full with combination of antiallergic. You should take an antiallergic for your problem and stop prednisolone . For other help you can refer to good physician. Hope this help you let me know.. Hope for best health of yours...
| 102,778 |
What causes severe headache with nausea, palpitations and confusion?
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Patient: last night i had a terrible headache with lots of pressure in my head. i also had nausea, palpitations, confusion and weakness. i almost felt like i was out of my body watching what i was doing. i had chills for several hours and then suddenly i was incredibly hot and clammy. tonight i still feel a little lightheaded and my hands are kind of weak feeling. Doctor: DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. From the look and feel of the symptoms, it seems that, last night you had nocturnal panic attack. The cause most probably could be your stress. Try to recollect, were you stressed in the near past or are you doing something (job or burden) which continuously stresses you? Also recollect whether you had any abdominal or digestion problems or disorders on these days.It is quite natural, after panic attack, the symptoms do wander around. In any case, you should consult a physician for an investigation and further advise. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to post follow up queries. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care.
| 144,521 |
What could cause haziness and a nodule on the mid right lung?
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Patient: I am 66, had bcancer 9 years ago on left. I have haziness and a nodule in my mid right lung……pul doc thinks its not cancer, but will have another cat scan in 3 months…… few mo ago had CBC for my oncologist as routine and all is normal…… can you explain haziness and should I be worried? Doctor: Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Any nodule in patient with past cancer of opposite side lung , should be evaluated as suspicious and must be taken CT guided biopsy rather than being in dilemma .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further guidance .Regards .
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Numb forehead, had experienced numbness on face earlier. What could the cause and remedy be?
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Patient: My forehead is numb. Five days ago it was on the right side of my face, originating from my forehead. Now, it is on the right side, just as numb. I have done nothing. I haven t experienced any trauma. I don t think I have Lyme disease . Does it sound like MS? Trigeminal Neuralgia? I experienced numbness in my head...especially now pretty bad. I cannot afford an MRI . Your best advice? Doctor: hi, what do you mean by numbness? Is it your feeling of numbness or there is real loss of sensations like touch, pain etc. If you have really lost sensations of touch, pain, warmth, then you need complete work up including CT scan or MRI. But if you can feel touch or pain, and it is just your feeling of numbness then you need not to worry. Sometimes mild normal sensations are perceived as exaggerated if we have a fear of some significant illness like lyme disease or multiple sclersois or trigeminal neuralgia in your case. Till you don't have any other symptom you can rest assured. It will resolve spontaneously within few weeks. best of luck
| 151,300 |
Cold sore behind the molar. Need medical attention?
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Patient: Hi, the back left side of my mouth is bothering me behind the molar. It feels like having a cold sore and my molar is poking at it making it seem like its sharp. I know I should go check this out but I m leaving the country in a few days and know I might not be able to schedule an appointment. When should I make it a matter of concern Doctor: third molar eruption is associated with the above symptoms . when it erupts it pierces the mucosa over it which is left unattached and usually comes in between the upper and the lower teeth while chewing causing pain. moreover the loose flap causes pocket formation which results in food lodgement and thus increases the chances of infection. you should use a hexidine mouthwash and get an xray of the third molar done immediately so as to ascertain the path of its eruption which is essential to predict its future. thanks
| 190,294 |
What can cause frequent urination after unsafe sex?
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Patient: Im 19yrs old and I had sex.we put the condom on late..so just incase I took the morning after pill within 24hrs. its been about a week and ive been urinating like crazy! i can barley hold my bladder before dying to use the restroom. Is there a resonable explanation? Doctor: HI, I understand your concern. You seem to have irritation/ inflammation of bladder.. making it overactive. This can be due to- - Stressful sex - Infection- which can be sexually transmitted or secondary infection of the sex trauma. You should get your urine checked routine & microscopic & culture & sensitivity .. as per your doctor's advise & take specific treatment ( which may consist of antibiotics/ anti trichomonal, pain killer& alkaline mixture as per need. Thanks.
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Suggest treatment for vomiting,diarrhea and severe cramping
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Patient: I am a 29 yeah old female, 5'3'' and 128 lbs. I've had some sort of stomach bug for the last 24 hours (vomitting, diahreah, severe cramping), and haven't been able to eat much besides a few saltines. I went to bed feeling better and knowing that by period would be starting any time now. I think I have started my period (as expected) owever, the menstrual discharge doesn't look like the normal blood, it looks more like bile - a yellowish color. Kind of freaking me out! Any explaination for that? Doctor: Hi.This is a very typical problem you have developed - of bile like menstrual flow. It is just possible that you have got a fistula betwwen the upper intestines and the uterus. This can happen in cases of Endometriosis / Tuberculosis/ Gallstone getting eroded into the uterus and all such possibilities. Most important is :Get admitted as you need an observation and intraveous fluids and antibiotics. Examination by a Gynecologist and to collect the sample for showing bile into the vaginal discharge. Ultrasonography, barium studies to show of a possible fistula and to plan accordingly. The vomiting, diarrhea and cramping needs a regular treatment with antibiotics and supportive medicines , probiotics and all.
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52 years old suffering from osteoporosis. Had spine fracture taking biphosponates
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Patient: DEAR DOCTOR TWO MONTHS AGO I HAD A COMPRESSION Th 12 SPINE FRACTURE, WHEN I FALL IN ICE. NO DISLOCATION, NO NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMES. I AM FEMALE, 52 YEARS, I HAVE OSTEOPOROSSIS ALSO- I TAKE BIPHOSPHONATES. HOW LPNG I NEED TO WEAR BRACE, WHEN CAN I SIT THANKFULL, ALDONA B. Doctor: Hello Thanks for your query. you should first treat osteoporosis ,so bone strength is gained ,so healing is fastened .You should have good calcium & vitamin -D .you need brace for at least for 3-6 months to avoid future complication. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
| 152,116 |
Which medicine other than depiwhite can I use for butterfly pigmentation mark ?
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Patient: Hi, I have been using depiwhite for my pigmentation marks from past 6 months, since one week i have stopped using it and I observe the skin is darkening. Could you please suggest me a better cream for my butterfly (area under the eye and nose ) pigmentation mark. Doctor: Hi..dear Thanks for choosing HCM..., Depiwhite contains.....Kojic acid, vitamin c..., antipollon, AHA ester..., If stops ...produce irritation inturn pigmentation..., So don't stop suddenly..ok., Morning SUNSCREEN LOTION..., night ..use MOISTURIZING CREAM..., Tappers the depiwhite...slowly.., will give good result.,thanQ..,
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Rashes appeared all over body after taking amoxicillin. Cured after few days. Whats wrong?
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Patient: i took my daughter to the hospital with rash all over her body about 5 days ago and the Dr said shes allergic to amoxicillon and that i should stop giving it to her and the rash would go away with in a few days. Well with in 2 days the rash was gone and now its coming back fast. Could there be something more serious wrong with her? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing to us.Amoxycillin can lead to morbilliform rash- small flat to minutely elevated red rash as in measles. Treatment is witholding the drug and use of steroid lotion/cream. As the rash is recurring again, please get any viral exanthem ruled out by your doctor.HOpe that helped
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Suggest medication for persistent pain in body and disk bulge on C3-4 and C5-6
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Patient: fall from ladder, caused non-diplaced fracture left fumeral head in July 2011, persistant pain left shoulder, bicep, elbow, tingle in fingers. mri of cervical spine shows disk bulge c3-4, mild effacement thecal sac, no spinal cord compression. a disk bulge c5-6, mild effacement thecal sac, no spinal cord compression, uncinate process hypertropy present on left, min narrowing of left c5 neural foramen, bulge c6-7 mild effacement thecal sac, no spinal cord compression. Just reading report, have follow on apt to look over these results. Not sure what it all means. Doctor: Hi, your MRI simply suggests that you have compression of your nerve by disc on left side. Initial treatment is muscle relaxants, gabapin, nortriptyline, hot massage and physiotherapist. If not relieved by these then you need surgical disc removal.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
| 121,487 |
What causes indentation and swelling on the forehead after an injury?
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Patient: My son ran into the corner of the wall in the hallway. He was running pretty fast and hit his head. He has moderate swelling and what feels like an indentation on his front skull when I felt it. Is this because of the swelling or should I take him to the ER or his pediatrician? Doctor: hi, thanks for the question. yes that indentation can be due to the swelling. in that case the swelling will come down in 2-3 days. if am your treating doctor i would advise brufen and hot fomentation.yes you should see a doctor.
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What does remission in a cervical stage 2B cancer patient indicate?
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Patient: I had cervical cancer Stage 2B in 2008. I m now considered in remission even though last years PAP my doctor said came back abnormal. He said that as long as my cell count was below 32 I would still be considered in remission. I m confused. Do I have a new type of cancer? Does this mean I m only considered out of remission when the cell count is high enough for them to treat? Doctor: Hi and thank you so much for this query.It is difficult to tell what your doctors are referring to as remission. What treatment options were yo offered after the diagnosis of this cancer? Also, what were the immediate controls after the treatment. Are the counts still same or are they increasing? If they are still same and not increasing, then there is no reason to get worried. However, if the counts are increasing, even below the mentioned 32, it is enough reason to get concerned.I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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How can ear infection be cured?
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Patient: I have an 11 month old boy who for about 2 weeks has been pulling at his right ear. He has been afebrile, plays well, eats well. He had a double ear infection about 2 months ago, when the right ear drum ruptured. I noticed tonight he has a couple of semi-hard lumps behind his ear. Are these swollen lymph nodes or something more serious? I am debating taking him to his ped in the morning to make sure he's not battling an ear infection again. Doctor: HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. You are absolutely right, those lumps behind his ear are enlarged Lymph nodes . But an enlarged lymph node is an indicator of both ongoing infection or healing infection ( in your son's case -- Ear infection ). So I need to know whether this lymph nodes were not there before and you noticed them today or yesterday or it could have been there since few weeks and you might have not noticed them . In any case he needs to be checked again whether he is having a relapse of ear infection ( He requires an Ear examination ) . Also get a Complete Hemogram test done . Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask . Regards.
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What causes absence of dominant follicles despite taking Goodova?
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Patient: hello doctor.... I have taken godva dose from 3 rd day of periods and also election on 3 rd day for forming follicle but on the 11 th day no follicle is dominant.MSF on both sides.Why this happened ? and any chances to become follicle dominate and ovulate? Doctor: Hello,The ultrasound picture is directing the diagnosis towards Polycystic ovarian syndrome.It would have been of much help if we had the below details:1) Weight and BMI2) Years of infertility3) Regularity of your menstrual cycle4) Any androgenic features as excessive facial hair , acne etceteraI understand that your ovaries are not responding to Goodova medicine, that is clomiphene citrate.So, I would like to suggest you to take some blood tests on 2nd day of your periods as:1) LH - high LH is seen in pcos and that’s a reason why ovulation induction drugs don’t act on ovary when given in lower doses. If it is high we need to correct it.2) GTT- pcos women might have insulin resistance.3) TSH and prolactin.And if your BMI is more than 25, you need to concentrate on losing some pounds to regularise periods, conceive fast and have a healthy pregnancy.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Avanti Sathineedi
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What are the tiny red bumps with white heads on the face?
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Patient: Hi, my name is emily and i need advice from a dermatoligist reguarding small red bumps that have started to come up on my face within the past couple months. They arent module acne but rather small red bumps and tiny whiteheads. I have tried everything under the sun, and seen and esthetician and nothing is helping. What can i do? Doctor: Hello Emily,Thank you for posting on HCM.Whiteheads are basically a type of acne.Any cosmetics or medication can block the pores and cause acne.Especially sunscreen are notorious to cause acne because they are oil based most of the time. Try using water-based sunscreen as they have least chances of causing acne.Also on daily basis use a retinoid like tretinoin in lower percentage like 0.25 at night time over full face to prevent new eruption of acne and for healthy glowing skin.Use a gentle cleanser for oily skin like cetaphil OS on regular basis.Drink plenty of water and take fresh fruits and vegetable in your diet. Hope this will take care of your issue.Wish you best of health.Thank youDr Hardik PitrodaM.D Dermatology
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Is Warfarin an effective alternative to Apixaban?
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Patient: I was originally on Warfarin but was put onto Apixaban I am running out of the Apixaban and with the bad weather have not been able to get to my doctor to get my prescription I have Warfarin in the house and was wondering if I could take a small dose of them till I get my Apixaban. Doctor: Hello,Warfarin is not an exact alternative, but it works like Apixaban. In this situation, for a matter of time you can take it. But as you able to take Apixaban, you should start it.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
| 114,428 |
Does methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus stay in the skin?
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Patient: I previously had MRSA under both arms. I was treated with 2 types of antibiotics, but the knots never came to a head. I went to a surgeon, but he did not intervene as head never formed. It feels like I am getting the knots again in the same place. Is this possible? Does MRSA stay in the skin? If he does intervene surgically will this take care of the problem permanently or will it likely continue to recur? Doctor: Hi I did review your concern.MRSA is a robust cocci and it does stay on skin. the best preventive measure to get over mrsa is frequent hand washing after and before meeting any person with suspected MRSA. Surgical intervention for abscess or knot removal will help you in overcoming that episode but provides no guarantee against reinfection of other close by or distant nodes.I hope the answer helps.wish you all the best for future.
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Prescription for hydrocodone, use for back. Treatment?
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Patient: I NEED TO GET A PRESC FOR HYDROCODONE...I TAKE THEM FOR MY BACK....MY PROBLEM IS I MOVED TO PASADENA AND THE DOCTOR WILL ONLY FILL THEM IF I GO IN. I WORK 12 HRS A DAY AND I DO NOT HAVE TIME TO GO IN EVERYTIME OR EVERYMONTH. I NORMALLY GOT 90 AND THAT WOULD LAST ME FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BUT NOW I RECEIVE 60 AND THAT IS ONLY FOR A MONTH. Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicHydrocodone is a member the opiate family and because of the potential for addiction and abuse, the provision of these medications is strictly regulated.You would only be able to obtain this and similar medication through a prescription from your doctor.I apologize for any inconvenience.
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What does the bruising at the back of skull and rashes over body indicate?
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Patient: Hi there, I have had this problem for around 4 months now. My ears constantly feel blocked, I can hear but sometimes they re popped. Sometimes its painful, there s an immense amount of pressure and when I swallow or move my jaw I can feel creaking in my throat and hear it in my ears. On the right side of my head, there is a feeling of bruising at the back of my skull and a small pea sized lump just above my neck. I constantly feel tired and heavy and I have developed an itchy rash over my chest, stomach, arms, thighs and back. HELP! :( Doctor: Hi,I can understand your concern for bruising at the back of skull and rashes over body.Regarding the problem of bruises which we call medially as "purpuric or ecchymotic spots" is common condition seen due to multiple causes. In your case it can be a normal phenomenon or can be due to other causes.To guide you elaborately- Bruise or the purpura is simply formed due to extravasation and collection of red blood cells from the vessels under the skin. This results in formation of reddish spots which we call as Bruise in simple language.There are multiple of factors causing extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels-1. Due to trauma to the small blood vessels of the skin.2. Due to some problem in the platelets ( the cells which prevents the extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels and forms the clot).3. Due to problem with the coagulation factors which helps in repair of the injury to blood vessels and helps in clot formation.4. Due to combination of all these factors.For the best part of the diagnosis there are simple tests of platelet function and coagulation factors done routinely in all the simple laboratories to rule out the exact cause of the problem. If these tests are normal then you can rest assured and relieve your tensions regarding the rash. Otherwise also if the test are abnormal then also can be very well treated without any problem.All the best.
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What causes swelling and soreness in the testis?
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Patient: Just Yesterday being 8/11/2011, I took a stroll after which i discover a bit pain @ my Testis. I tried all possible best to resist such pains after taking pain relief tabs and some antibiotic but the pain is quite unbearable and getting even worse even as the Testis increase in his swollen. Pls help me doctor. Doctor: Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.All these symptoms are suggestive of epididimitis which is inflammation of part of testicle and this not uncommon in males especially in young age. This is usually treated with 10 days of antibiotics, usually ciprofloxacin and there are no permanent consequances. MAsturbation and intercourse should be avoided till pain persist, if possible since I may prolong inflammation course. Some more serious conditions such as tumors or torsion are rare but in doubtful cases you should do Doppler ultrasound or scintigraphy. In this particular case, I don’t think this is required,unless redness, increased pain and syncope with nausea and vomit occurs. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Thyroid problem, depression, frequent mood swings. Undergoing psychiatric treatment. Treatment measures?
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Patient: MY WIFE IS HAVING THYROID BUT AND FROM LAST YEAR SHE ADDED DEPRESSION WITH IT. HER PROBLEMS IS SHE CHANGING HER MOODS FREQUENTLY. I.E. SOMETIMES SHE IS TELLING PLEASE PURCHASE FOR A LAND AND SOMETIMES SHE REITERATED TO MAKE A HOME AND SOME TIMES SHE STARTED TO GET OUT OF MY HOME. AND I AM STAYING IN ABROAD AND SHE IS STAYING AT HOME AND DOING A GOVT. JOB IN A SCHOOL. WHICH IS HER BEST JOB AND ENTERTAINMENT AT ALL. AND LIKE TO LISTEN MUSIC. ETC. AND SHE IS UNDER TREATMENT FOR PSYCHIATRIC IN KOLKATA . PLEASE HELP ME. Doctor: Hi there, Thanks for writing in. First thing to do is check if her thyroid problem is under control. Thyroid disorders sometimes present with depression. Once the thyroid disorder is treated, the depression might get cured. Another thing you can do is tell her to do regular exercise 5 days a week, as exercise releases endorphins in the body which might make her feel good. Also tell her to sign up for yoga or relaxation classes which will help her to relax, and might relieve her from depression. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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Should I concern about enlarged heart?
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Patient: I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart in my physical exam 3 years ago, but my ECG was normal and at that time the BP also came out normal. However I have had an elevated BP last few years but after medication it is almost normal. I am 39, weigh 75 Kgs and am 174 cm tall. I am a regular runner and used to run upto 10 kms till recently. However due to BP and heart fears I have cut down on my running. My doctor says there is nothing to worry about a ECG is normal. Should I be concerned? Doctor: Hi,Enlarged heart is medically termed as cardiomegaly (it can be hypertrophy, hyperplasia or dilation) of heart. ECG is the basic investigation in cardiology and is not very sensitive to rule out the above mentioned changes. I would suggest you to go for 2d echo cardiogram. Its a very specific test and all chambers of the heart and valves can be visualised on screen. Hypertension is also a risk factor for congestive cardiac failure. Further treatment depends on the report of echo.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Rishu Saxena
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What causes a soft lump on ankle?
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Patient: Hi I hit my right outer ankle today it hurt when I did it but forgot about it quickly until i sat down and had a bit of throbbing I noticed a soft lump about an inch away from my ankle slightly to the left dont know what it could be there is no bruise x Doctor: HiIt could be due to strain.You should rest the affected limb.I prescribe Skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside to my patients with similar complaints. Get an X ray and Ultrasound of the affected area. If you come back with above reports, I will clarify further. Wish you good health Regards
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What is the reason for a child to have accidents in spite of being toilet training?
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Patient: I have a 4 year old son that I am having problems potty training. He knows how to use the toilet, one and two, and has for about two years now. But he constantly has accidents, four or five a day. I have tried everything and am at a loss on how to get this to stop. What do I do? Doctor: Hi,The most important condition to be ruled out in this setting is chronic constipation / habitual bowel holding. When children are constipated, defecation is painful and they try avoiding it by holding the bowel and this further aggravates the condition. When rectum is full, it cant hold anymore, causing spontaneous and involuntary passage of small amounts. So kindly get him examined once to see whats going on. If constipated, a suppository to unload the rectum, followed by a short course of laxatives will help.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
| 160,689 |
Swollen left jaw nodes, puffy. Started after taking magic mushrooms. Taking benadryl. Suggestions?
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Patient: hello im 19 and yesterday i took magic mushrooms (psilocybin) and my left jaw lymph nodes is swollen and hard but not painful also while on psilocybin about 3 hours in the left side of my face started to swell alot looking as if allergic reaction i took benedryl and it calmed down over night. but its still feels akward and a little puffy but im able to touch it and its twice the size cant really tell but its not a ball and its firm but not painful. Doctor: this is allergic reaction to food and it causes immediate swelling of skin lymph glandsto prevent further increase in swelling use tapering short course of steroidsadd antiallergic for 3 wkapply local antiallergic ointment in swollen parts add also antacidit takes 3 wk to control allery after exposure to allergen
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What is causing miss beating in my heart?
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Patient: iam 43 year man and from 10 day iam feeling miss beating in my heart iam daibitic and hypertensiv too and i have psoriasis my blood pressure is under control but my sugar is not in under control i regularly exercise 40 mintue on cycle tell me the cause plz Doctor: Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a cardiac arrhythmia. Based on your cardio vascular risk factors (hypertension, psoriasis and diabetes), a cardiac check up is necessary. I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray and some blood lab tests : - complete blood count- fasting glucose and HbA1C- PCR, sedimentation rate- kidney and liver function tests- blood electrolytes- thyroid hormone levels, etc. An ambulatory 24 -48 hour ECG monitoring and a cardiac ultrasound are necessary to rule in/out a possible cardiac arrhythmia. Hope to have been helpful!Best regards, Dr. Iliri
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Can tuberculosis be transmitted?
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Patient: My father got tuberculosis 2 years ago...and I am the one who took care of him in the hospital... they said that if you are near to a patience who got TB you got the tendency to have that disease soon also..is tuberculosis will attack to as soon... I am filipino that is why I am not so goo in english just try to understand...thanks Doctor: Hello dear , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Tuberculosis of pulmonary type with sputum positive cases are those which can transmit TB via their coughing through air droplets .* Cervical , abdominal , spine tuberculosis is not transmittable .Hope this clears your query .Wishing your father fine recovery .Regards dear take care .
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Has rectal cancer, on chemo and radiation, morphine sulfate. Whole body inflamed with welts and rashes. Why is it ?
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Patient: Hello My Mom has been diagnosed with rectal cancer. she is on chemo and radiation. she also just a week ago completed a antibiotic for a blood infection. she has taken 3 different pain meds and the current one with the name of morphine sulfate. Her whole body is inflamed with welts and a horrible rash. Dermatologist says its from the antibiotic and will take about 3 weeks to get out of her system. She is worse now than ever. HELP Doctor: Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M.Forum. The chemotherapy ( anti-cancer drugs) of cancer have many side effects. Not only these drugs develops rash,nausea, general weakness, fatigue, lowers immunity.Your Dermatologist is right and within 3-4 weeks your mother will recover from these side effects. Good luck. Dr. HET
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Is there any chance of getting pregnant even after using condom and taking pill?
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Patient: him 20 year old.i hd sex on 13 of last month.my partner used condoms and in the next morning i took unwanted 72.my due dates are 30-31or many times 1st.bt dis tym i missed my dates.is there any chance of me getting pregnant?.if no then y my periods not started yet?? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for the query. As your partner used condom and as you have taken emergency contraceptive pill, the possibility of pregnancy is less in your case. Emergency contraceptive pill can alter the menstrual periods depending on the time of the menstrual cycle when that was taken. For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.in/2012/08/emergency-contraceptive-pill-short-term.htmlSo, emergency pill can be one cause for your problem. Repeated intake of emergency contraceptive pills can make the cycles more irregular. So, consult gynecologist once, get evaluated and take tablets for withdrawal bleeding. Better to use some regular contraceptive method. Take care.
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How to control bilirubin levels?
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Patient: I am 25 years now.previous week I test my billirubin and cholesterol trigliseride.test reports of billirubin is 2.7 andcholesterol is ok.from 4 years I have no problems of joundies but billirubin rates was factured 1 to 3.now I fix my biet for my over weight.how can I improve my billirubin report? Please help me.... Doctor: Hi,Looking at your age and laboratory findings, I am of the opinion that this raised bilirubin could be secondary to a congenital hyperbilirubinemia disorder.As you are not suffering from any causes of raised bilirubin, I think you should be probably screened for direct and indirect bilirubin and enzyme levels of glucoronyl transferase.It could be Gilberts syndrome. It does not cause any complications and can present with asymptomatic hyperbilirubinemia.For triglycerides, you can try medications, high fiber and low fat. diet.Any further queries, happy to help again.Dr. Prakash HM
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What causes small pea sized lump on occipital bone?
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Patient: Small pea size lump on occipital bone just right of center about 4 fingers away from my right ear. It feels like bone. There is very mild pain if I press it. I initially thought I had a zit and then felt how hard it is. I have no idea how long it has been there. I just found it. Also,found small squishy lump on right side of neck, mid way between collar bone and head, at the midline from back to front. I don t know if they are related or not. I have had some mild neck pain past few days. I had a headache this morning. I am planning to see PCP but with the holidays it will be a while and I am kinda freaked out. I don t feel ill and found both by accident. Doctor: HelloLump over occipital bone and over neck region may be due to enlarged lymph nodes.This are the sites of lymph drainage.Lymph nodes in this region may be enlarged due to scalp,ear,throat infection etc.Generally these conditions only require conservative treatment.Underlying cause should be treated.You also need clinical examination.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
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What does moderately hypochromic,microcytic RBC s in blood test suggest?
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Patient: My daughter 5 yrs old got the blood result what is this means? Moderately hypochromic,microcytic RBC s Mild to moderate anisopoikilocytosis few elliptocytes and schistocytes noted WBC s are mature looking lymphocytic predominance no blast seen Platelets appear adequate in numbee. Doctor: HiWelcome to HealthCareMagicHypochromia means Red blood cells have less colour when examined under microscope.Microcytic means red blood cell is small in size as compared to normal red blood cells.Now most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia is iron deficiency which can be treated with supplementation of iron along with having a diet rich in Iron like green leafy vegetables.Other causes of anemia needs to be ruled out depending upon history and physical examination.Hope I answered uour queryFeel free to ask if any other querythanks.
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Suggest treatment for stomach pain and red eyes in a child
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Patient: I just took 12 Tylenols and 2 flu pills . I had already taken 4 other Tylenols today. I m 14 , and weight 140 I m 5 2. Oh earlier I also took some allergy pill, and cramps pill . I kinda feel a stabbing pain in my upper stomach every once is a while my eyes are really red but I feel fine other than that. Doctor: Hi.... I suggest that you immediately go to the nearest Emergency Room. I think that you have Over drugged yourself. Please do not repeat such things here after.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Is vomiting a side effect of Defcort?
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Patient: Dear Sir, My son is 10 months old. He is presently suffering form cough, cold and a throat infection. I consulted a Pediatrician and was prescribed the foll. Refzil o Azithral jr Defcort Viscodyne My query is why did he prescribe 2 antibiotics (azithral and refzil o) when both of them are for the same purpose. SEcondly, the baby vomets everytime he is given defcort, but the doctor says continue it. Should I stop giving defcort. Regards Sandeep Doctor: Hi,Yes, vomiting is an important side effect of the steroid defcort. Ask his treating doctor for an alternate effective but a safer medicine. The reason of combining two different antibiotics could be to over come the bacterial resistance had either of these been used alone. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Suffer from breast cancer spread to lymph nodes near clavicle and lungs. Weight loss and dehydration. Anything to be done?
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Patient: My mom is 74 yrs. old. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 & has been in remission until recently, as the cancer has spread to lymph node near clavicle, lungs, & is attached to esophagus. She also has a schatzki ring & is unable to eat/drink. She gags herself & regurgitates everything. Some days she gets a little bit down, but I'm concerned she is dehydrated. She has lost a lot of weight in the past year - about 80 lbs (was 200 now down to 120). She is a difficult patient & her doctors are not working together. She refuses to get a peg, which was recommended. She was in the hospital recently due to a fall & was fed with an IV - went home after 3 days feeling better. She had an esophageal x-ray & was told there is no obstruction in the esophagus. I'm scared she is dying, but none of the doctors are talking. Doctor: Hi, What was the exact diagnosis? Difficulty in swallowing commonly occur due to pathology in esophagus. Breast cancer can spread to the axilla , infraclavicular region, supraclavicular region and at distant site. It is mandatory to rule out the distant metastasis at this phase also. Upper G-I endoscopy may be an option. Right now the problems are there due to poor nutritional status. Consult your doctor how to maintain the nutrition. Nutritional support can improve the symptoms . Take care of your mother.
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What causes pain and stiffness in the shoulders?
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Patient: My right shoulder bone is sticking out higher than my left shoulder bone and it is sore to the touch in my right shoulder is in constant pain and when I wake up in the morning sometimes as stiff as a board I can barely roll out of bed almost brings me to tears what could be the problem? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It sounds like you may have some arthritis in that shoulder. An exam by a physician and possibly an X-ray could help to clarify the situation. A dislocation is also a possibility. See a doctor soon. You need a diagnosis before a treatment can be suggested. Regards.
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What could be the cause and medicine for sudden outburst of rash along with swelling ?
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Patient: My husband s back started hurting then he just broke out into a welping rash all over his butt and under/around his genitals. His thighs and butt are swollen twice the size of normal! We have no idea what s going on! He s having trouble concentrating. His throats is really red too. Does anybody know what could be wrong with him??! Doctor: Welcome to Healthcare MagicHas he taken a new drug recently. Has he been using an new underwear since recently. It could be a allergic reaction. Let his stop using anything new. Avoid going near heated objected. Wear loose cotton clothes. He can take an antihistamine tablet immediately and get to a Doctor. He would need to be assessed as to what has caused the reaction.
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How to treat eczema in 15 year old?
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Patient: Hello, I am an eczema patient and i have this since i was 2. I am currently 15 years old. My height is 5.5ft and weight is 65 kilograms. I would like to know if there is any way that my eczema would go away or a way to reduce it a lot currently. If my eczema would go, by what age would it? My doctors here told me it would go by the age of 14 - 15 but I don't see any signs of this disappearing. Doctor: Hi,Welcome to HCM....YOU SAID YOU SUFFER FROM ECZEMA...I think you may be having atopic diathesis. Eczema may the presentation of atopy. There may be some allergen responsible for eczema. Contactants like housedust,housedust mite,pollens,grass,dog danders,soap,detergent, perfume,wool..etc may be considered as allergen. You consult dermatologist to have firm diagnosis.I would suggest as below..- application of steroid cream or tacrolimus oint- antihistaminics- steroids in tappering dose- antibiotics if needed- intradermal triamcenolone 10mg injection- avoidance of contact of suspected allergensHave patience for the good result.. Take long term treatment.I hope this would help you.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What causes thumping sensation in chest and dizziness when suffering from cold?
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Patient: i've had a bad cold and have been having these 'thump thumps' on the right side of my chest that are accompanied with sudden dizziness. the thumps can be felt from my chest to the top of my head and the dizziness fades quickly. any thoughts to what it might be? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Common cold is caused by viral infection. And this can also cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways). Bronchitis can cause spasm of airways. And this can cause thumping sensation in the chest. Dizziness is common feature in any viral infection. Usually viral infection is self limiting. But if thumping sensation worsens then consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). 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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Are allergy on elbow and weakness symptoms of STD?
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Patient: Hello dr. I m 21 yr old guy i had unprotected sex with hiv positive girl on 24 august 2013 nw m getting weak n i hv a allergy on my elbow ?? Tell m rly worried plz ans me nw dat girl is died she didnt told me she is positive later i knw dat aftr she died plz hlp me out Doctor: HIV infection can manifest initially with very different symptoms,even without symptoms.If you had unprotected sex was with a girl HIV positive, your doctor must request measuring blood antibody against hiv and other additional test to rule out HIV infection.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)
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