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Suggest remedy to get pregnant due to fluid in POD
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Patient: hi, I am 28 year old and got married 4 years ago. My mensuration periods are regular (28 days) and I am trying to conceive for last 2 months but not successful. My doctor has done ultrasound test and they told me that there is a fluid in POD due to infection or heavy discharge. They give me consevel capsule. What i need to do get pregnant. Doctor: Hi I think you should take a course of antibiotics for the infection. Talk to your doctor rdgarding this. Consevel alone will not help.Then you can try naturally for 6 months. If it doesn't work then you can meet your doctor for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your question.
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Suggest treatment for massive brain hemorrhage
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Patient: My father age 60 was hit by a massive brain haemorrhage on 31-12-2012. Since then he has been in paralyzed state.he is unable to move his right side.we have tried many medicines but nothing worked.which amway product or any other medicine should be given to him? Doctor: Hello! I read your question carefully and understand your concern.I am sorry for your father.Unfortunately there is no effective medication in this situation.The best treatment would be physiotherapy which helps move his paralyzed limbs and relieve the stiffness.Another treatment I would recommend is a good anti hypertension therapy, in order to obtain a normal blood pressure.This would prevent a second hemorrhage which would be devastating.A low salt diet is necessary to maintain a normal blood pressure.For the speech problems logopedy is very helpful.Thank you for using HCM!Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka
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What is the treatment for severe abdominal pain?
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Patient: hey not sure if this is real or the fact that i'll get a real answer back but..... Please anwser I have not seen my period in two whole months and i have took a thousand home Pregnancy test and all have said Negative. I've been having real bad Abdominal pains. I am a 25 black female with one child aready. What else could this be? What other reason cause women not to have there period? I would like to also add that i have not missed a period since i was 9yr. Doctor: you may suffer from pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). there are other causes of missed period like- hypothyroidism , PID, low FSH or LH due to pituitary gland disfunction as well . you should go for investigation of lower abdomen by ultrasound or MRI it will confirm a diagnosis
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What causes hyper coagulation and is it a hereditary disease?
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Patient: Hi, I m dating someone that suffers from Hypercoagulation ( thickened of the blood). I would like to know if this illness is contagious or not by means of intercourse or kissing. Also, if it is hereditary in case we have kids in the future. Thank you. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. No it is not contiguous.2. It does not spread with kiss. 3. If its hereditary, it can occur in next generation. However, the risk depends on the pattern of inheritance.4. With anticoagulants, he can lead a normal life.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again
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Should i be concerned as i am having bleeding after sex and blood in my urine?
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Patient: Hi I ve had blood in my urine for over 2 yrs now, not visable, showed up on dr s test stick, I ve had various tests carried out & have a small stone in my kidneys and an enlarged ovary, however for the past few months in between my periods I bleed every week from 1 to 3 days & I m also now bleeding after sex, I do regularly get smears & biosiopys done due to low grade cells, is this bleeding due to above or should I get more tests done? 31 yr old smoker Doctor: Dear Patient,exclude a urine infection with some test, in particular urinalysis and urine culture. It is very likely after sex.Take care,
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Suggest remedy for mental health problem
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Patient: i m 27 years old height 5.9 inch weight about 55 kg from last one year i was suffering from a home tension for that i cant sleep properly heart was felling like i going to die i smoke a hell i left my work as i lost of my baby and beging affred my heart nd brain working slow any solution Doctor: HIThanks of using healthcare magicI think, you have adjustment disorder or depression. In that case, you need antidepressant like paroxetine or escitalopram. That would help you to come out of depressive phase. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks
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What causes trouble in taking deep breaths and frequent yawning?
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Patient: I ve been having a hard time getting a deep breath for about two days and am yawning a lot-- Is there anything in particular I should ask a doctor to check? I live out of the country and would love to hear an English answer :) ! I m completely healthy and have never had health problems or any diseases. It s the first time I ve ever had trouble breathing. Doctor: if you are smoker then it will resolve spontaneously and non smoker evaluate youself by chest xray..................................................................
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What could cause on and off pain in sleeves?
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Patient: left pain did have sleeve in nov 2013 two and half weeks having pain and it comes and goes sometimes its more intense than other times ct scan done with contrast nothing shows. my family doc said she thinks its adhesions I beg to differ have had other surgeries and no problems Doctor: If CT spine of cervical vertebraes is normal, nerve conduction test should be done to diagnose nerve compression case.Start injection with vitamin B12 once every 3 days.
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What causes swelling and discoloration on knuckle?
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Patient: I thought I had gout with a toe flare uP , all the pain is gone now but the last knuckle on my toe is still swollen and dicolored . My bloOd tests always come back negetive for Uric acid. Now my hands have started hurting....could I be developing arthritis rhumetoid. Doctor: Hello, Consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like vitamin B12 deficiency. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Planing to conceive. Irregular period, small egg size. Treatment?
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Patient: Hi Doctor , I am 28 and got married 8 months back..I have been having irregular periods from 6-7 years and now I have reached a stage where I have to take contraceptive pills in order to have the periods...Now I am planning to concieve but the problem that I am facing is the egg size was just 8 mm since 10 th day ..it is neither increasing nor decreasing...My doctor has asked me to get HSG test done next month and then she will start the treatment...My question to you is what else can be done in order to increase the egg size...what difficulty can I face in conceiving my first baby? Doctor: Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If you are taking birth control pills regularly, the egg size is not likely to increase and reach a maturity. You need to stop taking the birth control pills, then wait for at least 2-3 cycles for your ovulation to return to normal and then go for the ovulation studies. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal Regards, Dr. RakhiTayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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Can head stuck between the bed cause brain hemorrhage in babies?
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Patient: Hi Doctor, My one month old baby stuck in the space between wall and the bed. Her body was on the bed and her face was below the bed with face facing downwards and she was on her tummy. It was found that her position was changed to rolling position from the normal lying back position when her head was stuck. she was crying badly and her face colour was blue. No swelling and no bruises were found on her face or head. After one week she started vomiting initially with little amount and then with high qantity and with high force. Later on, when she was 13 Weeks it was found that she had a chronic brain hamerrage but she needs no treatment, she was just kept in the hospital under observation for a week or so and her head circumference was monitered but she was perfectly fine and normal and was discharged with no treatment but just a routine and follow up check ups. Now she is 13 MONTHS old and her physical and mental growth is absolutely normal. My question is wheather that incident happened when she was just One Month can be a cause of her brain hamerrage and what is chronic brain hamerrage. And for her chronic subdural brain hamerrage its important that she must had any swelling or bruises on her face or head, which she didn t had at that time. Her head was stuck in the space between the bed and the bed but she didn t fall from the bed. And I want your expert opinion about my baby subdural brain hamerrage and what you think what would be the cause of her subdural brain hamerrage. And if that incident when my baby s head stuck between the wall and the bed is a probable cause of her brain hamerrage then why there was no visible swelling and bruises on her face or head. Or if the vomiting can be the reason of her brain hamerrage then kindly explain how? and whether that initial incident have any relation to that vomiting episode. thank you very much. Doctor: Hello, I do not think the vomiting is the reason for the chronic subdural hemorrhage. The abnormal position and twisting while she was on the bed could be the reason for the subdural hemorrhage. But as she is developmentally normal now I do not think there is any reason for you to worry about this. But to answer your question the hemorrhage could not be because of the vomiting but rather vomiting is the effect of the subdural hemorrhage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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Could lower back pain be connected to having endometrial cancer?
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Patient: I had endometrial cancer diagnosed in december2010 and have undergone radiotherapy for 4 weeks,cisplatin chemotherapy for each of those 4weeks and I am now half way through taxol and carboplatin chemotherapy due to finish on 3rd May.I had grade 2 cancer that had gone into the cervix but nowhere else save that in the wash prior to my full hysterectomy they found a few cancer cells.I seem tto have developed low back pain going down my right leg when I am active.Could this be cancer or have I just twisted my back.I have had some similar back trouble in years past. Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of endometrial cancer and it also involves cervix. You may have back pain due to cancer or some spinal problem. You should go for MRI spine once. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What causes pain in the lower back?
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Patient: I have been suffering from lower back pain for a couple of months. Some times it wakes me up from sleep. After taking tramadol and extra strength Tylenol the pain is manageable but returns. If I am physically active, the pain gets really bad. The pain is in the small of my back on both sides. It goes down my groin and into my legs. I haven't got much strength in my back or legs. This is not something I have experienced before. When I sit down or lay down it gets better. What might be causing this issue? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lower back pain is quite COMMON among middle aged individuals. Back muscle strain is one of the MOST common causes of acute to severe lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch or develop microscopic tears. Some other underlying causes like Sciatica, Spondylitis, Lumbar herniated disc, Degenerative disc disease, Isthmic spondylolisthesis etc should be ruled out through clinical examination and radiological investigation (like X- ray, CT scan, Myelogram, MRI etc). Kindly, consult with Orthopedic surgeon regarding this for proper management of the case. TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce lower back pain. These are as follows: 1) Take adequate bed REST with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain. 2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation. 3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor. 4) Exercise for Lower Back Pain : It is a key element of almost any lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact with Physiotherapist regarding this. It includes 3 components: aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. The exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build more strong and flexible spine. 5) Epidural Steroid Injections - deliver steroids directly into the painful area of the lower back to reduce inflammation. It doesn't heal the components of the back, but often provide enough pain relief to allow patients to move, exercise and heal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Unable to conceive, thyroid condition, abnormal sperm count, low endometrium level. Treatment for infertility?
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Patient: Hello doctor .I m a 27 year old and my husband 31 years. Even after 3years we don t have a baby. My husband s Sperm count is 63 million, Rapid linear (GrIV)15%, slow linear(gr.III) 20%, non progressive-25% immotile-40%, viability-60%, Abnormal morphology 30%, WBC 20-25, RBC-10-15. I have thyroid problem , but it is under control after having medicines.Further my endometrium level is low every month it also increases by medicines. Can we hope to get pregnant in next 60 months Doctor: Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic Yes you can get pregnant. Your husband's semen analysis report is almost normal except decreased motility. You need to undergo thorough evaluation including gynecological examination, hormonal investigations, Pelvic ultrasound. I would suggest you to go for test to see the patency of fallopian tubes ( HSG/SSG) if it is not done before or diagnostic laparoscopy would be even better. Thyroid and prolactin disorder if any to be corrected. If everything is normal then you can go ahead with ovulation induction drugs like clomiphene to induce ovulation, follicular monitoring (by Ultrasound) followed by timed intercourse or IUI. Endometrium thickness can be increased by giving medicines. Take care.
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Suggest treatment for heart palpitations , dizziness and vomiting
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Patient: My mom took 1 feliz 20s around 15mins ago and since then, she has been vomiting, palpitating, experiencing dizziness and her eye seems to be bulging somehow. Are these side effects normal? How do I stop these from happening? When will the medicine finally sink in ? Please reply asap Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Feliz is having escitalopram. It is anxiolytic drug given for stress and anxiety. It is not known to cause palpitations, dizziness, vomiting etc. All these symptoms are mostly due to her uncontrolled stress and anxiety. Only anxiolytic drugs are not beneficial for the symptomatic relief. She needs consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on it's solution. Counselling and anxiolytic drugs together are very useful in control of such symptoms. Give her antacid and anti Emetic combination for vomiting. Ask her to avoid hot and spicy food, avoid large meals. Don't worry, she will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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Need treatment for pain in belly & waist due to a tordion
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Patient: My son had a operation 10 days ago for a tordion he has been suffering belly ache and pain in his waist on and off since he also says his chest hurts every now and then to and the last couple of days has had a sore throaght is this normal after surgery? Doctor: Hi, As he has belly ache and pain in waist this is common post surgery. I will advice to do hot water fermentation which will help muscles to relax. Also deep breathing exercises will help improve the abdominal muscles strength. This will get over once he starts walking. As the body post surgery becomes weak. Don't worry he should be fine soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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How to treat full right side body and speech paralysis in a 53 years old male?
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Patient: Hi Doctor,My Name is Ganesh Sharma, from 365, Street No. 13, Phase-6, Shiv Vihar, Karawal Nagar, Delhi 110094, INDIA. My father 53 years got paralysis on wednesday 04 Dec 2013, on right side full body and speech is effected. He can’t speak from that day. Allopathic treatment is ongoing. Please help us in this regard. Regards,Ganesh Sharma Doctor: Hi... From what you have written I gather your father may have had a stroke in the brain. Generally cerebral stroke is due to bleeding in the brain and patient presents with paralysis and loss of speech Associated conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol may be present. The nature and severity of the stroke has to be ascertained with CT scan and treatment planned accordingly. Some cases improve with medicines whereas some need surgery. But whatever the case, recovery period for these patients is usually long. Systemic conditions like BP have to be controlled with medicines. Paralysis and speech take a long time to recover and require physiotherapy and speech therapy. So you have to be patient and remain positive.Hope this is helpful
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Is it to be concerned for having pain in the abdomen when sitting for a few hours which subsides after taking rest?
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Patient: hi this problem has been bugging me for years, when i sit down for a few hours ie in class my lower abdomen hurts and when i stand or breathe it hurts too and is relieved when i have lyed down for a bit, would you know if this is something i should be concerned about? Doctor: Hello friend,A pain troubling you for several years is really something you should be concerned about.You have not given the essential details like, your gender, age etc. As a Homoeopath, if you approach me in my clinic I would first of all advise you to undergo all investigations to diagnose the condition.Thereafter, I will take your case in detail especially about your life situations, genetic and constitutional tendencies and sensitivities, especially about your mind and body.After the detailed case taking I will be able to prescribe for you your genetic and constitutional Homoeopathic remedy which will cure YOU. Once YOU are cured, all your abdominal complaints will be cured.If you so decide, you can get back to me through the direct question facility of Healthcare magic. Or approach an expert Homoeopath at the earliest.With best wishes, Dr C. J. VargheseHomoeopath
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Bladder, what can be causing it ?
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Patient: My bladder has beenn herting me and I have went to the doctor and have gotten tons of test done do you know what can be causing it ? Doctor: u dint mention if it is urinary bladder or gallbladder but i am taking it as urinary bladder .pain in the urinary bladder may be because of several reasons like infection ,cystitis(inflamation of bladder),urethral stricture,last and very less common is bladder cancer.so diagnosis can be made only on physical examination and further investigations .
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Back and breast pain. Feeling tired. Planning for pregnancy. Suggestions?
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Patient: Hi doctor!I am having 2 days for my period but i am suffering from. Severe stomach pain,low back pain, breast pain,my breasts tastes sour,leg pain, i an very thirsty, and i feel tiered why these are caused due to pregnancy or period. I want to get pregnant.i am Trying for past. 8 months i had ccontact on. All my ovolution days, i am having regular periods 30 to 32 days what is the solution please help me! Doctor: Hi,In the current scenario, you can wait for your cycle as it is almost due and then go for a urine pregnancy test 3-7 days later if you miss it. If you wish for an earlier and better confirmation, you can go for the serum beta-hCG titre. Please see your health care provider for a physical exam and get a trans-vaginal sonogram if you miss a period. Your symptoms are not specific to early pregnancy; they can be pre-menstrual as well. Hope your query is clarified. Take care.
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What could itchy rashes on inner thigh suggest?
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Patient: I m 47 years old, for the last year or so I ve gotten a rash on my inner thigh right before my period and it lasts the entire period. It goes away and then comes back the same time the next month. It only itches sometimes. I do not use pads. Any ideas what it could be? Doctor: Hi, Your rash on the inner thigh could be a Tinea cruris (fungal infection of the groin) or an intertrigo (inflammation of skin folds). Final diagnosis could be made only after proper clinical examination. So, I recommend you to visit your Dermatologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What causes blueness with breathlessness in a child?
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Patient: My nephew is almost 2 yrs old, and when he gets upset he will turn blue and stop breathing for several moments. Is there a name for this problem? The Peds Dr. said that it is normal, But as a family we feel that the child needs to see a specialist because it happens several times a week. Doctor: Hello,Turning blue and stop breathing for moments does not sound good, so I will suggest you see a specialist. First of all, I think a cardio-pediatric can make sure that everything is all right in your case.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Elona Dashi
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How can pelviectasis and cystitis be treated?
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Patient: 53 year old male patient, having UTI for the last 10 days. patient is on Ciprofloxacin 500 mg bd for 8 days. Ultrasonogram finding; Bilateral pelviectasis, cystitis and enlarged prostate, PVR (19.5 ml). What should do now? Patient has hypertension but control with treatment(Osartil 50 mg morning and 25 mg at nigjt). Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Ciprofloxacin covers most of the organisms causing UTI, so it is fine but sometimes the bug may be resistant to it.You didn't mention if the UTI symptoms are gone or it is still there. If it has improved, you just need to complete the course. If not, I would suggest you to talk to your doctor as we generally send a urine culture and sensitivity in such cases that will shoo the germ and drugs are prescribed based on the ultrasound report.These are common findings in UTI and should not be a lot worrying. The prostate size is not mentioned though the PVR is not too high. Generally the treatment of the enlarged prostate depends on its symptoms.If the symptoms are there, that is difficulty in passing urine, poor stream, dribbling, then treatment is recommended and if no symptoms are there then we can just follow it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
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What does blotchy thread like rash on extremities indicate?
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Patient: My 3 year old daughter has had a fever ranging from 101-103.9F for 4 days. I took her to the doctor yesterday and he checked her throat, chest and ears and saw no infection. They also checked her for the flu and it came back negative. Tonight she developed a blotchy, thread like rash on her extremities. Should I take her to the ER? I ve been keeping her fever down by alternating between acetaminophen and ibuprofen. It is now 102.5F with medication. Doctor: Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Tepid sponging along with paracetamol 15 mg/kg body weight every 4-6 hourly depending on the necessity for control of fever.The rash on the legs may be due to capillary dilatation.Please feel free to ask any more queries if required hope this answer will serve your purpose.Take careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics
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What causes elevated pulse rate?
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Patient: I have a blood pressure monitor and I have been checking my blood pressure. My pulse the first time was 109, so I did it again and it was 111. I was just sitting at the table and had my arm elevated when this pulse was measured. What could be causing this? Doctor: The position of your arm won't change your pulse. knowing that you're checking it will just because of anticipation. Normal at rest is less than 100 and lower if you exercise. Check when seated and relaxed for 10-15 minutes. If it stays high all of the time, ask for help.
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Suggest effects of vasectomy procedure
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Patient: I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon to have a vasectomy performed. After reviewing numerous sites outlining the side effects of this procedure, specifically epididymal congestion, I want to postpone the operation and talk further with my urologist to learn more about the side effects. Am I being overly concerned? Doctor: Hi, Some mild pain in the epididymis can be expected due to the congestion, but you can speak to your Urologist and see if he can avoid clipping the epididymis end of Vas which dies reduce discomfort in many patients.After having done many vasectomies, and having an incidence of 1-2% of infection, with lasting pain less than 5%, I would recommend that this is a much simpler safer procedures than tubectomy for your wife.
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What causes frequent hair fall while on Estradiol and Finesteride?
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Patient: My hair has been constantly falling out, not just shedding for a year or so and can t find out what is causing it. I have seen several doctors with no solution to date. I currently take oxybutin 5mg, estrodial 5mg. finestride 5mg and vitiamin D 2000mg and have for the last 3 years. Any suggestions? Doctor: Hi, Female pattern hair loss is commonly due to hormonal problems. As you are Estradiol and Finasteride, I feel that your hair fall may be due to hormonal imbalance. Consult with your Dermatologist and Endocrinologist to tailor a treatment plan for both hormonal issues and hair loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What causes fluttering sensation in the upper right abdomen?
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Patient: have strange fluttering sensation (not unlike early fetal movement) in my upper right abdomen. There is some discomfort especially when leaning over. I had my gallbladder removed 8 years agohave strange fluttering sensation (not unlike early fetal movement) in my upper right abdomen. There is some discomfort especially when leaning over. I had my gallbladder removed 8 years ago Doctor: This is a rare symptoms one can have and most probable reason can be A problem in the colon. I would suggest to go for colonoscopy as such symptoms are rarely seen in cases of Stricture or cancer of the colon.CT scan to see the other structures like lymph nodes pancreas, small intestine in this are will help get some diagnosis. The treatment will depend upon the findings which can be a course of medicines to surgery.
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Have cerebral atrophy, small vessel ischemic. Taking Carbamazepine. Suggestions?
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Patient: My mother has been diagnosed with cerebral atrophy and small vessel ischemic.She is confined to her bed,need 24 hrs care,unable to speak and fed by tube .She is over 70 yrs old! Any suggestion at leat to improve her current condition?They give her 200 mg( 1 tablet) a day of Carbamazepine ,i feel the condition is becoming worse daily Doctor: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic She has been diagnosed with cerebral atrophy and small vessel inchemia. Due to stroke there occur damage to neurons. The damage result in clinical symptoms, post stroke depression and it may also complicate to dementia. She is on carbamazepine and this drug help to prevent any possibility if seizures and also controls mood. But her symptoms of apathy, inability to talk should not be ignored. I would advise you to take opinion of a Psychiatrist for her symptoms. Many medicines like citicholine, cerebroprotein etc help to decrease the progression of disease.Thanks
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Is there any other way to treat knee pain other than having a knee surgery?
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Patient: Is there any other way to treat knee pain other than having knee surgery? I have just had surgery of the colo and am still trying to build up my strength and my knees are so bad I can hardly get up or down or walk. Thank you Doctor: this is just common cold no big concern take if your a lactating mother then i suggest u see a a doctor in internal medicine sector for non teratogenic drugs
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What causes pain while breathing and cough under breast?
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Patient: I was recently in a car accident and didn t have any pain until four days after. Now my it hurt to breathe, cough, yawn ect. I believe it is my left ribs. i could be wrong..its right under my breast. You can tell it is swollen but doesn t hurt to touch. What could this be? Doctor: It could be rib fracture or lung contusions. You need to get a chest Xray, perform chest physiotherapy, apply pain killing gel on the painful region and take pain killers. Consult your Surgeon for the possible rib Fractures and lung injuries.
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Suffer from severe migraines. MRI report showing hyperintense lesions on the white mater, lesion in the frontal lobe. What does it mean?
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Patient: I am a 48 year old femail. Two months of severe migraines that wake me up in the middle of the night only. Imitrex helps. MRI states: White matter: There are 2 small T2 hyperintense lesions in the white matter. There is a lesion in the anterior aspect of the right frontal lobe and a lesion along the periventricular margin of the left lateral ventricl in the left frontal lobe. Early chronic microvasular disease and demyelination could have a similar appearance. No evidence of an intracranial mass, hemorrrhage or acute ischemia . What now? Where can I look for more treatment? Is there treatment? Doctor: Hi, welcome to HCM. Such hyperintense signals are commonly seen in brain. It is just a age related changes in brain due to micro vascular origin. You need not to worry about that. Otherwise MRI is completely normal. Migraine is not related to brain parenchyma at all. You need to continue your routine medication for migraine. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.
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Suffer from severe back pain. MRI report showing mild diffuse posterior annular bulge, mild lumbar canal stenosis, chronic sacroilitis. Please explain
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Patient: Doctor I have severe back pain and my MRI report states this, Mild diffuse posterior annular bulge noted at L4-5 level narrowing the lateral recesses Minimal posterior annular bludgeon noted at L5-S1 level Mild lumbar canal stenosis at L4 level Diffuse narrowing of right sacro-iliac joint space with mild sclerosis of the articular margins. No altered signal within the joint space. Findings indicate chronic right sacroilitis. Can u please explain me what is the correct problem Doctor: Hello, Thanks for the query, Your MRI findings suggest that you may be having 1. Lumbar disc disease and/or ankylosing spondylitis. I advise you to get jointly evaluated by a neurologist and rheumatologist for the proper diagnosis. Your treatment will depend upon the exact diagnosis. Hope this clarifies Best wishes Dr Gopal K Dash MD, DM, Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy) Consultant Neurologist and Epilepsy specialist Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore My Blog in the Web site: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-gopal-krishna-dash/64344
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What causes sharp pain in chest?
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Patient: ive been having a rash on my a for the past 2 years. It comes and goes. And it came back. I ve had it for 3 months now. Everyone is telling me it s a stress rash. Every once in a while I would get sharp pains in my chest. Well the last 3 days my breathing has increased. And chest has hurt and pains are crazy. I know it s weird to say but sometimes I can feel my heart hurt. I just want to cry. I have had no energy to do anything. I could sleep all day long if I could. Last night I walked home with having horrible stabbing pains in my chest and my arms went weak.... What should I do and what does that mean? I m scared for the answer but I ve put this off to long Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Also get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology because your symptoms like chest pain, breathing difficulty etc are seen in Pulmonary diseases. If this is also normal than you are mostly having anxiety related symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist. Get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Anxiolytic drugs are also important in your case. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What causes dizziness and heart burn after drinking the liquid hairspray?
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Patient: My 17 yo nephew has admitted to drinking a couple gulps of my Paul Mitchell liquid hairspray after I smelled the distinctive watermelon scent. His aim was to get high (obviously before I strangle him) he claims he indeed buzzed and feels like he has sever heartburn. What to do? Thank you! Doctor: He is having gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD. I would advise him to take Tab Pan 40 and syrup Gelusil 1 tsf three times a day for 10 days.This will relieve the symptom.Get a physician opinion as well.
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Is pain on the right side of the abdomen from the ovulation day a symptom of pregnancy ?
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Patient: Hello doctor ,I am 25yrs married woman.Actually, my periods is irregular from the very beginning.I took several medicines but no use.Now we are planning for a baby.Today is my 29th day.I used Clearblue Digital Ovulation Test Kit and Saliva Microscope Test to identify my most fertile days.We had intercourse(all most continuous) from 8th day of my periods and 17th and 18th day is my most fertile days.I am having pain on the right side from the ovulation day.What does it mean? Can I become pregnant? Is it a symptom of pregnant? Please answer me doctor. Doctor: You coiuld have got pregnant and no it is not a symptom of pregnancy. Please get yourself a urine pregnancy test kit. You could also go to a doctor and confirm it by an ultra sound abdomen and pelvis. All the best.
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What does this blood test result indicate?
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Patient: I have several questions actually. what do these lab test results mean :absolute neutrophil count 9.2, erythrocyte sedimentation rate 37, c-reactive protein 2.6, urine epithelial cells 10-15, lupus anticoagulant screen, drvvt with reflex to confirmation 51, prothrombin time 30.0, act. ptt 84?? Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM,Absolute neutrophil count of 9.2 is high value.Neutrophils are elevated in cases of bacterial infections.ESR of 37 and CRP of 2.6 suggests an inflammatory condition.Presence of 10-15 epithelial cells in urine is a non-specific finding. It is normal finding in females.Prothrombin time of 30 sec, activated partial thromboplastin time of 84 sec and DVVT of 51 sec suggest disorder of coagulation pathway.Thus, there is evidence of infection and chronic inflammatory condition.In addition, there is abnormality of the coagulation pathway also.Thus, you need to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment.You need to consult hematologist for abnormal coagulation tests.Thanks and take careDr Shailja Puri
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Tenderness in lower back, history of spine injury
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Patient: I have lower left back tenderness to touch for 3-4 days now, same place where several years ago I injured spine in motorcycle accident. not sure if related. back still goes out every once in a while if I sit or stand wrong. haven t had back go out for several months. the tenderness on my lower left back doesn t hurt, just tender to touch. Doctor: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Your back pain might be due to lumbar spondylois. You need an xray to see any arthritic changes. You have to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for examination , xray and treatment plan according to that. Regards.
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Suggest remedy for severe back pain
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Patient: I have severe pain in my back over the kidney area but had a urine test last Monday which was negative. I broke out in a rash over this area on Tuesday and I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday. What can I do to relieve the pain until then. Doctor: You should take tab.ultracet and heat application at home. And you should do ultrasound to rule out renal stone
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Side effects of khaini on health
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Patient: sir/madam my father is a kidney patient. he is having serious trouble wid both of his kidneys. doctor has prescribed that he should start with dialysis now. he eats khaini 7 to 8 times a day. can u please tell me the bad effects of khaini on his health ? Doctor: welcome to health care magic stop eating khaini. use of khaini can cause various types of cancers. bye
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Problem of low platelet count
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Patient: I am a 62 yrs old man . I had been admitted in hospital last month due to low platelet count (20,000).Now, I had been released from there but my platelet counts has not been increased yet (now 14,000).I have consulted with many drs.(hematologist/others) but they have failed to sugeest me any solution/medicines. what should I do? Doctor: Hello, Welcome to health care magic forum, law platelet count is called as thrombocytopenia. (TCP). history of complain which you are suffer from with reports is necessary to suggest you something. because causes of TCP are varies from fever to cancer. so if possible give you detail with reports here or on my mail address at subhashponkiya@gmail.com. so i can help you. have a good health
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Alzheimer s patient. Wears diapers and having rash. Diagnosed for severe fungal infection. Urine catheter. Cured?
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Patient: Hello, my mom is living in a seniors residence for Alzheimer's patients. She is incontinent and wears diapers. After weeks of having a rash and in house medical treatment, we sent her to hospital and they confirmed it was a severe fungal infection. After 48 hours of assessment & treatment, she has been released with a urinary catheter, fungal medication & special creams. Is this a common occurrence? Are treatments like this effective? and can it be cured? Doctor: Hi,At this age incontinent of urination is common problem.And due to this problem and wearing diapers, loclal hygiene is not maintained giving rise to recurrent UTi and fungal infection.Continue with medicines.Keep local hygiene clean, dry and airy.Ok and take care.
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Taking aromasin for breast cancer. Suffer from Sleeplessness. Worried about medication
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Patient: I am taking aromasin for breast cancer and my liver is feeling the effects. It has been suggested I stop using paracetamol which also affects the liver. I suffer from nerve pain from the mastectomy and am looking for pain relief that does not contain, paracetamol, codeine or caffeine. If I am suffering I may need to take it for up to 5 days otherwise it is intermittent. I tried tramadol on several occasions at bedtime but had a terrible sleep - as if I was awake the whole night. The UK pharmacist said there was nothing over the counter. Thank you Doctor: Hello, It is sad that you have ca breast operated and taking aromasin for curing your disease and advised not to take paracetamol,codeine and caffeine. anyway you may continue with tramadol for your pain relief which is good for you if you feel relief by that, sleep is no more problem for you by this drug , because sleeplessness is one of the side effect of aromacin, than it is better for you to have sleep with this drug. you must keep in touch with your oncologist for other side effects of aromacin if you feel increasing of any other side effects of this drug.Good luck & take care.
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Fish scale stuck in throat
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Patient: Hello, On Sunday I was eating soup with fish and I accidentally swallowed a fish scale. It pricked my throat on the way down, but I thought it has passed. After some time I had a feeling like it was stuck in my throat, every time I swallow, I can feel it. Today it moved lower down my throat, I think since its so small and flat it is just stuck on my throat. What should I do? Is it dangerous? I am very worried, please help. Doctor: Boss nothing to worry an dlisten to me.Go to any homeopathic center and ask for the medicine.they give u a small bottle and will ask u to take twice a day. just take it 2 days and see the magic.don't go to any allopaths.
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Suggest remedy to relieve itching due to ringworm infection
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Patient: hello I recently traved and stayed with family who had recently had a problem with flooding in their home. Long story short I developed a ringworm on my arm but didnt know until it begin spreading. I have on eon my eyelid as well and suggestions it itches very badlyn and I have applied lotromin but no help. Doctor: Hi, thanks for sharing your recent health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of non-relieving ring worm infection, I would come up with four important facts/suggestions in this case; these include: 1. auto-infection or self infection could be a major cause for treatment failure: therefore, maintain high degree of hygiene and take care of clothings...!2. continue the cream/lotion for more than 4 weeks twice daily without break 3. apply calamine lotion or antiallergics if itching is severe!4.also try miconazole +mild steroids + gentamycin combinations5. may take fluconazole/griseovulvin tablets also, in addition..6. may confirm the diagnosis by skin scrapings for fungal elements/culture testHope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.
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Suggest remedy for rashes on the penile head
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Patient: Hi, I am a 35 yrs old divorced man staying single without any active sexual activities except occasional masturbation.I ve been suffering from penile freunulum cut and rashes on penile head. It cures itself and appears again continuously.I did blood check and passed clean.A skin specialist I consulted with advised to undergo circumcision.I used to rub penis with coconut oil and turmeric powder mixed coconut oil as a natural remedy to heal it. It helps to relieve of it temporarily but not got a permanent cure till now. Please help me to get rid of this very uncomfortable situation. Thanks, Sandy Doctor: Penile frenulum surgical cut or circumcision can be of best use. However coconut oil n turmeric is good for rashes. It's giving temporary relief because constant constriction below penis glans is causing persistent rashes.Till you decide to go for circumcision, you may opt for more apter herbal combos for anti rash effect. Pl get advise or treatment package if you agree by asking a direct question.
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What should I do to reduce abdominal pain after taking laxative during pregnancy ?
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Patient: .I Aam pregnAnt took lAxAtives due to constipAtion I can t mAke Any more bowel movements but I Am in so much pAin whAt do I do Doctor: hello there.. u can take nuv vomica 200 single dose its a homeopathic medicine for constipation.. so it is safe n sure in pregnancy.. god bless..
| 95,396 |
Suggest remedy for severe pain in foot
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Patient: Hello,2 years back in new year party i stomped my right foot very hard on floor 8-9 times, when i woke up in the morning i felt pain in my ankle, i thought it will go away in few days, later when i used to jog it slowly increased, i consulted almost 5 doctors they said i have heel spur. So i am doing some calf exercises they told me. I still used to run/jog for about a year, now after 2 years the pain has shifted to left side of the heel, and i cant even stand for 2 mins, cause all my sole is hurting allot. Please help me i cant even walk. Now a days from 4 days i am having pain in my foot ball bone, which is the second bone in right fool PS. I use silicon insoles still the pain is there. Doctor: I wish you contact me personally and give me the proper history of illness. as when you have mentioned do shifting the pain it is pure speculation that you applied a more pressure on the unaffected side when the other was injured. only stretching is not the solution.you may need to go under go a specialised training for the same as it is chronic issue now. contact me directly if you feel so, where I can help you better.
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What could negative mammogram result with prescribed needle biopsy and ultrasound mean?
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Patient: I received a negative mammogram result today, what does this mean? I last one showed cysts and they did an ultra sound. Multiple cysts 3-5 mm and begnin. After this mammogram they are referring me to a breast surgeon for possible needle biopsy and another ultra sound. I thought negative was good news? Is the referral just precautionary measures since my grandmother died of breast cancer and I have had cervical cancer and a hysterectomy? I am very concerned. My age is 58 Doctor: Hi welcome to health care magic forum. As you correctly guess, the mamogram is negative for which it is done, means the breast cancer. Needle biopsy and other ultrasound, may be to evaluate the size of the cysts, hence to find the growth. Your family history is also suggest the exclusion of the malignancy to the last point. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you.
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Suggest remedies chronic stomach pain
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Patient: m 14 years old and i have a big problem my stomach hurts every day i take 2 ,6 ,4 ,5 vitemens a day wat do i do i have no car im in house by my self and we all use cell phone but my mom has my phone and there is no house phone and we live 4o miles f... Doctor: Hi,Firstly why are you taking so much vitamins medicine at this age, is this prescribed by some doctor or taking by himself ?If this medicine contain iron supplements then you might get stomach painor upset.If it is a must then take after meal and keep some gap between two medicines.Take Omeprazole medicne for few days.Avoid fried, chillies and junk food.Ok and take care.
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Suggest treatment for the soreness on the leg caused by dialysis
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Patient: A person I know has been on dialysis for some time. Recently a sore has formed on her leg which may have resulted from the dialysis. Her son was not sure of the name for the sore. He thought is was aphaleptic something. Would you be able to clarify the name? He said the maruka honey treatment had not been effective. Doctor: Dear Patient,probably we are talking about calciphylaxis. This is very comment in those patients on dialysis with a poor control of calcium/phosphorus/PTH levels. Often is an indication of inadequate dialytic dose. In these cases, we increase the dialysis time or number of sessions, we control at best calcium, phosphorus, PTH and vitamin D. We make sure that vascular access is ok. However, we perform also a doppler of the affected limb in order to exclude chronic obliterating arteriopathy, which may give ulceration of the skin. In summary, lot of work to do. Let me know.
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What causes harm OCD?
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Patient: Please read full post: I personally have tons of violent fantasies, but I also have the urge to tried to live out my violent fantasies too, and they are very strong. I literally tried choking my brother twice, before realizing what I was doing(which is why I am now more careful around him). I have always had violent urges, and the older I get, the more aggressive, hostile, and violent I become, and the harder I have to work to hold back my urges. I also have weird urges to inflict pain on myself too, such as the urges to pull out my eyeballs, rip out my nails, rip it my hair, pull out my teeth, stab my eyes with something sharp, stab myself in the stomach, cut my eye lids, cut my cheeks, and much more. Both my violent fantasies, and my fantasies of inflicting pain on myself can be sexual at times, but usually are not. I am also noticing that my empathy levels have dropped, and that I have been way less social than I usually am. I find that I go through episodes of either feeling no emotions and desires to do anything, or I feel depressed/ angry. I also like seeing people in pain, but I have always been that way for some reason. I also have a fear of people, especially the government and strangers, listening to my thoughts and stalking me. There have been many times when I avoid doing or thinking of certain things to keep them from laughing at me, or from using that information to black mail me. I am also scared of there being a lunatic under my bed, ready to grab me, and of people in general trying to kill, stalk, or hurt me. I am a pretty paranoid person. I even have a fear of flushing the toilet late at night because I think that a murderer or bugler might hear me(I have had this fear since I was only 3 years old). What do you think? Is this normal, am I overreacting? Doctor: Hello , After going through your complete history , it appears that you are having obsessive compulsive disorder with psychotic features. Many medicines are available for its treatment along with non pharmacological management.you should consult a psychiatrist for its proper management at the earliest.
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Why having fatty liver when avoiding butter and oil?
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Patient: i underwent laproscopy gall bladder surgery on 7 nov 2012,i m 34M. i m taking normal food like roti pulse boiled vegetable avoiding butter oil but on 2 dec i had continuous loose stool afterward in usg it says fatty liver grade 2 whats going on i m worried Doctor: HiI have gone through your complaints.its goid you are following good deit.fatty liver can be due to alcohol consumption & lack of excercises .if you are taking alcohol abstain from it.do for regular exercises like walking & jogging.take fruits and diet with green leafy vegetables.dont worry it wil take time to recover. Thank youRegardsVasundhara
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Suggest an effective alternative for Arimidex
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Patient: My oncologist has refused to renew my prescription for Arimidex for the next five years, ( note, I have taken it already for 5 years), unless I agree to take Boniva due to Ostopenia which I had 5 years ago and it has not changed as I take calcium and D3. I have refused the Boniva so not taking either at this time. What should I do, thinking of getting a second opinion. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer. Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. As a side effect of Anastrozole, there is decreased bone mineral density (BMD). Boniva is a trade name for Ibandronic acid or Ibandronate sodium, which is a potent bisphosphonate drug. Boniva is used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and metastasis-associated skeletal fractures in people with cancer. In your case, if you have to continue Anastrozole medicine, then I recommend you to take some bone strengthening medicine (Boniva) like bisphosphonate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
| 152,538 |
Suggest treatment for a cyst in the third ventricle
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Patient: I have a cyst in the third ventrical showed up on cat scan not on mri they werent shure it might even be a tumor what follow up procedures besides aditional mri at a later day is there needed i was told i dont have to see my neurologist anymore by him and her ordere the mri without a follow up appointment I have severe neck problems he forcefully pushed my neck forward to reach my chin to my chest after i told him i could not do that was that procedure even necessary for a cyst/ tumor in my middle of the brain Doctor: if this is a cyst/tumor in 3rd ventricle, it can cause obstruction in CSF flor from lateral ventricles down to fourth ventricle and can lead to hydrocephalus. Option available are 1) open surgery by neurosurgeon2) Endoscopic third ventriculostomy3) Gamma knife surgeryRight procedure will be determined based on patient consition, other morbidity and surgeon's expertise. So consult your surgeon ASAP.
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Suggest ways of improving skin complexion
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Patient: Hi sir, I m vishwajeet. My age is 18 years. Upto 12 years my skin color is fairer, but after that from 6 years my skin looses my its fairness, and become deep due to a lot of outdoor activities.. Is it possible to regain my fairness?? I want a bright and fairer skin... If yes then please suggest me that that it is possible and also guide me.. Thanks Doctor: hi, welcome to HCM,due to outdoor activity your skin got tanned.use sunscreen with SPF 30 or more lotion to all exposed part at every 2 hr interval.apply hydroquinone 2% cream twice daily.this will help keeping your skin complexion normal.thanks
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Suggest treatment for delayed allergic reaction and swollen abdomen
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Patient: Hello, I have been in and out of the Emergency but none of the staff can seem to resolve my medical issues. For the past to week I have noticed multiple changes with my body.. Initially on August 18th, my throat began to swell and I could hardly breath and I noticed past bug bites I had on my arms were swelling as well.. On Wednesday I returned to the ER in North Bay, Ontario and they said it was a delayed allergic reaction I was having due to black flies. The medication I received from them did take down the swelling but the bites have still not healed.. And Today I noticed swelling in my upper left abdomen, I went to my family doctor and he believed it was my spleen swelling and booked me for an ultrasound for September 11th, I decided to call telehealth and they directed me to the ER. When I got their they doctor told me that telehealth will send people with a broken finger nail to the hospital, and told me there was nothing wrong so I am now at home, still have no reason for these unexplained changes in my body. Can only solve this? Please I am very concerned about these changes. Thanks Doctor: Hi. You need an evaluation and blood work up for an enlarged spleen. It may be possible that following the bug bites you may have had a parasitic infection causing blood cells in your body to die and causing the spleen enlargement. A detailed work up is warranted. Do discuss my view in this matter with your primary physician and have a blood work up and USG abdomen.
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How can mesenteric carcinoid tumor be treated?
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Patient: I was admitted to hospital, first to emergency, because of severe abdominal pain, upper left quadrant of abdominal area. At hospital, I was diagnosed with mesentery carcinoid, based on a history of surgery of carcinoid resection back in 2005. Released from the hospital, I am scheduled to see an oncologist within the next few days. For the time being I ve been supplied with morphine pills, 15 mg. They did work while at hospital. I have not used them since back home. Don t want to invite addiction though I am not the addictive type - I think. What to do with this carcinoid situation? What about taking morphine pills on a regular basis? Doctor: Hello,You have carcinoid tumor. And, already it is resected. Morphin should be used temporarily.Long-term use of Morphin pills is not advisable. Still, consult your treating doctor for that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Hardik Sanghvi
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How to treat a mass of 2.5 to 3.00cm on right side of lung?
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Patient: i have mass in right side of lung of 2.5-3.00cm.i have done FNAC yesterday after ct scan of the chest but the reports have not come yet,my age is 75,my voice have become hoarse n choking,my neck is ok as the ct scan of the neck shows.what it could be? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. At your age of 75 years, 2.5 to 3 cm mass in right lung is more likely due to malignancy (cancer). Your hoarseness of voice is also due to recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement due to malignant mass in lung. So wait for FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) report. This will be confirmatory for malignant mass. If it is malignant lung mass then we well have to determine staging because treats based on staging only. Early stage 1-2 will need surgical removal removal of mass. Stage 3-4 will need chemotherapy and radiotherapy. So collect FNAC report and consult oncologist for further treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can severe hay fever cause any problem for elbow surgery?
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Patient: hi, i am due to have surgery (decompression on my elbow) in a weeks time. I am currently taking a short course of steroids and antihistimine for severe hayfever, i have a dry un productive cough which is still present i have mild asthma but this is worsened during the summer months. will they still perform the surgery? Doctor: Hello, The symptoms of hayfever will not have any negative effects on the surgery scheduled. In fact before surgery day also, they will do all the possible precaution tests to make sure that surgery goes well and you get benefitted more. But post surgery you need to do regular physiotherapy exercises for the elbow muscle strengthening and range of motion and also undergo Pulmonary rehabilitation under a cardiorespiratory physiotherapist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
| 123,280 |
What causes dizziness and low heart rate in a child?
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Patient: My 11 year old has had dizzy spells and apparently passed out at school a couple times this week I took her to the doctor today and she had blood work and EKG because the doc said her heart rate was only 52 she didn t tell me if I should worry or not and what it could mean what are your thoughts Doctor: Hi, your child might have a syncopal attacks,the reason may be decreased blood flow to brain for a while as heart rate as you have elucidated is 52/min.It may also occur due to decreased blood glucose because of skipping of breakfast.It needs proper evaluation as being done by your doctor to find out the cause.Thanks
| 174,753 |
Suggest treatment for cold and cough in a 8 months old child
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Patient: hi.....my eight month old daughter is having cold and cough since the past week. Earlier was giving her asthma kind P drops and tminic drops. she is having fever since yesterday. now nave changed her medicine to levolin syrup and mycolite drops plus crocin drops. she is also having a chest congestion. please advice. Doctor: HI if your child is not looking dull/toxic looking, mostly she will be suffering from Viral respiratory infection called Bronchiolitis .She needs symptomatic medications to relieve congetion .AS she is not responding to oral medications, consult a child specialist who will advise Nebulisations/inhaled therapy.Hope it answers your query and happy to help you further.
| 174,206 |
What causes confusion and muscle spasms in the shoulders and legs?
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Patient: Husband is 62 w/o Caucasian male with DX. of Chronic Progressive MS x 17 years. Today he is very confused, says he can t distinguish reality from dreams. Has been sleeping very poorly for past several weeks due to severe muscle spasms in shoulders, legs. Medications; Low-dose Naltrexone, Tramadol (never together), Magnesium, Curcumin. This confusion is very about normal for him, and has lasted the entire day. He does know date/day of week/ current President, etc., no drooping of face, can stick out tongue, smile widely. TIA? Doctor: Hello, But this is probably not due to TIA as it lasted the whole day. however it could be due undiagnosed diabetes , electrolyte imbalances and kidney dysfunction. So I would recommend that he gets a blood test for blood glucose levels both fasting and postprandial, kidney functions test including urea and creatinine and blood gases test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
| 125,993 |
What causes high heart, fluttering in chest and sore throat?
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Patient: hi i have high heart rate always above 90 to 100 and also some times fluttering in chest. currently suffering from sore throat dry cough is it sign of heart disease? i have fever few days back and also has developed some rashes on my skin throught out my body Doctor: Hello,Heart rate is related to fever and having fever causes an increase in heart rate. I don' t think it's a heart problem. I suggest you do a complete blood count to rule out any possible infection.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Anila Skenderi
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TTC. Prescribed antibiotics for any infections and on clostil 50 mg. Have hypothyroidism and PCOs. Right treatment?
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Patient: Hi I went to a obgyn/gyn tryin to get pregnant. He gave me a 2 antibiotics-apo doxy and metronizole for any infections I may have had! Now I have been married for like 3 yrs and I never really used any protection. Went back to the gyn this week and I was put on clostil 50mg. Was just wondering if I was on the right path? Not forgetting I also have hypothyroidism and PCOS. What do you think I shoud do? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for the query.There treat pelvic infection your doctor might have given antibiotics.As PCOD can lead to irregular cycles and anovulation, your doctor might have kept you on clostil, which is a ovulation induction drug.Now after taking the tablets you have to track your ovulation.This can be done either by follicular study or by ovulation kit.Then plan intercourse around the time of ovulation and that will increase the possibility of pregnancy.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care.
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What causes hole under tongue and difficulty in eating to the baby?
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Patient: I just noticed that my baby has a hole under his tongue. He has always been quite fussy and a horrible eater. He will breast feed but won t take a bottle or a soother. What is wrong with his tongue and could it be causing all the issues we have been having? Doctor: Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child. Hole under the tongue can't occur with any infective disease. Most probably, the hole is present from birth and you have noticed it now. There might be a possibility that due to this hole the child has difficulty in feeding. In my opinion, you should get the child examined by a surgery specialist. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.
| 170,054 |
What causes puffy eyes and redness in kids?
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Patient: my son is 2 1/2 yr. old; his right eye is a little puffy on the top, above his eye lashes and is a little red. What should I do? The first of Dec. my son who is 4 1/2 yr old. ; his left eye got red and then swelled a day later then a day later it was twice as big. I took him into his doctor and they gave him 3 shots in 3 days and his eye was healed in a week. I m wondering if my 2 1/2 yr old son is getting the same thing. Doctor: Hello, I understand your concern. It looks like your son has preseptal cellulitis (inflammation around eyes) which needs to be attended. He may require few days of oral or IV antibiotics. I would suggest you consult the pediatrician as early as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician
| 162,054 |
What is the movement of heart and raised heart beat?
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Patient: I had a weird experience, i was sitting on my couch and out of no where i felt my heart move in my chest and i could see it beating but it only lasted about 30 secs, does this sound like a flutter? I am 24 yrs old and i have had heart palpatations before due to a low pottasium level caused by a water pill but i am now off potassium pills and my levels are normal now and i havent had another palpatation since but this weird feeling tonight had me concerned. I also suffer from extreme anxiety so maybe im just worrying over nothing Doctor: Hey there,I think it could be nothing but your anxiety only.Just relax for your concern and whenever you think for it you can go for EKG
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Suggest treatment for oral fibrosis
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Patient: I have oral fibrosis, cannot open my mouth big. The jaw muscle are tight. Can I use apply derma dew inside the mouth on the muscle area to make it more flexable. Or do you have any product that might help me open my mouth wider. I have tried all other medicatins; nothing helped. Doctor: Hi & Welcome to HCM.I appreciate your concern for the possible treatment of Oral fibrosis.As per the problems given in your query, apparently you are suffering from oral submucosal fibrosis with stage 2.If the combination of topical application of steroids and hyaluronidase failed to show any improvement then you should consult a plastic surgeon for trismus (inability to open the mouth), the following reconstructive surgeries can be undertaken.1. Simple excision of the fibrous bands2. Split-thickness skin grafting if there is involvement of temporalis tendon Besides the surgical procedures mentioned above the nutritional deficiencies should be investigated like CBC (for hemoglobin levels), iron levels, Vitamin B complex levels, protein levels and ESR and treated accordingly.Hope the suggestions given above could be of great help in seeking the treatment from a plastic surgeon.
| 33,394 |
Can red spots on chest and severe cough be related?
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Patient: Hello Doctor. Recently light red spots have shown up in the middle of my boyfriends chest. He does smoke recreational marijuana at least 1 gram a day but maintains a clean and healthy diet as well as very active. He tends to cough a lot which puts strain on his chest muscle and in black light the spots do show up as white. He feels tenderness when pressure is applied . He has been tested for T.B. and is confirmed false positive and has had chest X-rays and has been cleared. Doctor: HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this could be some skin lesion and may not be related with any of the chest disease neither this is related with narcotic drug smoking, better to keep this under observation for any changes, else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care, and have a nice day.
| 79,958 |
Is one kidney lead a normal life for anyone?
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Patient: Hi Doctor,I have elder brother and he had obstruction problem in one kidney. We had consult regarding this problem to PGI Lucknow. We did some test according to Doctors instruction and after the report result, Doctors advised for the operation. They asked, some pus has been stored in one kidney so finally we have to removed through operation. We had no option and thought we should follow instruction of doctors advised. We are in hurry about kidney issues. Is one kidney lead a normal life for anyone ? Doctor: good day and thank you for being with health care magic!Yes there are numerous studies that living with a solitary kidney still leads to a normal life as long as the patient would live a healthy life with adequate exercise and proper nutrition. In my opinion since the affected kidney is full of pus and may lead to life threatening infections, it is better to heed your doctor's advise and have our removed.
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Have developed dark patches on chest, back, arms, itching, after taking januvia, trajenta, diabetic. How to get rid?
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Patient: I am diabetic for over 45 yrs .Now I'm 81 yrs of age . Some months ago I was given januvia (sitagliptin) tablets . After taking it for 4 weeks I started developing dark patches on my skin, chest, back & arms with itching . Medicine was stopped as it was suspected to be allergy. After a couple of months, the diabetologist prescribed Trajenta (linagliptin) to be taken one daily . This also aggravated the allergic skin patches causing severe itching & I discontinued the tablets . How to get rid of the dark YYYY@YYYY Doctor: the black patches are drug allergy spots whenever you will take any medicine it will falrfe on the samespots your other medicines might cauing allergies even diabetes drugs may cause allergy so you have to be sure which drug group causes allergy and change the salta accordingly you can get drug allergy tests and shedule drugs accordingly if there is no recurence of allergy inside your patches will be recovered slowly othewise whenever we try to clear it any medicine taking or will we take off and off will again make those spots dark
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What causes bleeding from the tongue?
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Patient: Last night I had spontaneous bleeding from top of my tongue - about 1 inch in near center -small round hole about size of heavy duty needle - blood flow was continuous ooze - could not stop - was taken to ER - applied thick guaze compress - bleeding lasted for about 1.5 hrs - hasn't bleed all day - a significant size lump exists (about size of pencil eraser) - do not smoke or drink much (in past maybe 2 to 3 glasses wine per month, now after my wife recently passed frm glioma i may have a glass every 2 to 4 nights a week) - am 72 yrs old / male - ER classified as leukoplakia Ques: is the type of bleeding descriped typical of leuko? Doctor: Leukoplakia is a lesion associated with use of tobacco. In your case ER decription could be probably speckled leukoplakia. But it is unusual for a leukoplakia to bleed as described by you. Kindly provide history of the duration and progression of the kesion.
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Suggest treatment for a painful bump on the gum
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Patient: Hello I just now had a soft squishy bump(that is also slightly painful when pressed on) appear on the lower left back of my gum. I had taken a drink of coke and it just appeared. It's located underneath the molar which is actually chipped on the side and a tooth next to it was knocked out not too long ago. Any idea as to what it is? Doctor: Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of gum swelling around impacted tooth that may be because of abcess or inflamed tissue surrounding a tooth means pericoronitis. Consult your dentist for oral examination..After see a oraly diagnose can occurs..If this one is a abcess than drainage can done..Antibiotics courses helpful ...Start a treatment as per reason behind it...I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.
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What causes pain in left kidney area, low grade fever and drowsiness?
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Patient: Hi. I have been having a pain in my left kidney area for a about 5 days now. (I have been having issues off and on with kidney stones since November, so the pain is familiar) The pain has been a steady 4-5 with sharp pains at about a 7. I have also had a low grade fever off and on this whole time. I have very low energy and have been sleeping alot. Is this something I should go seek medical attention on or is it just another kidney stone? What are the signs of an infection versus a stone? Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.You have two problems. One is the kidney stones and other's infection.Your symptoms of recurrent pain is due to the stones.The symptoms of fever is due to infection,caused by the stones.Drink more than twelve glasses fluids daily,if the stones are present.Do the following tests and see an Urologist :You can send reports here.1. urine routine and culture.2. blood routine,creatinine,RBS,calcium,phosphorus,uric acid and platelets.3. CT-IVU.According to the reports,expert treatment can be advised.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Suggest remedy to avoid chest congestion during pregnancy
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Patient: I have had bad chest congestion for a little over two months now.. I have been to the doctor twice and they gave me two different antibiiotics, nothing has helped. I am 14 weeks pregnant and I am worried it will affect my baby's breathing. What can I do? Doctor: Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* These are best remedies to get better - Deep breathing exercises , walking in fresh air , YOGA regularly .- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day .- Strict dietary control with avoidance of excess sugar , oily , spicy .- Avoid exposure to excess cold .- No smoking ( active / passive ) - Basil leaves , turmeric powder in boiled water have excellent herbal properties to control any dam cough .Hope this will help you .Regards dear take care .
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Oral infection, left cheek swelling reached to eye, hard ball formed. Azomax given, surgery suggested. Advise?
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Patient: HelloI have a serious oral infection because of wisdom teeth in the left side of my mouth. My left cheek is swollen badly and seems to have developed a hard ball like thing in it, which pains a lot. I went to doctor three days before, he examined me and said that i had to go through surgery(wisdom tooth extraction) and he gave me Antibiotic (Azomax) for the cure of infection. I have been taking antibiotic and other medicen but it seems to have no effect in lowering the effect of infection and my left cheek had more swelling which reached to the left eye then it had three days back. My condition is terrible so please help me.waiting for your kind advice Doctor: well i think ur suffering from space infection.may be buccal space infection.it is better for u to for extraction the tooth without any further delay.if ur dentist only gave u azomox thn i think it will not work .u need another anaerobic coverage like metronidazole.but as u seemed have developed space infection it is better for u to go for extraction of the tooth without any delay,delay will make ur condition more serious and u may need some surgical drainage procedure for the accumulated pus to drain from ur space.and plz avoid any kind of worm over the afftected area it will aggravate ur condition further
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Parkinson's disease under control, have continuous trembling in hand, taking high dosage of syndopa. What is the cause?
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Patient: my mother now aged 80 years was affected during 2005 by a stroke and suffering with parkinsons but however now almost under control by taking medicines regularly. Now I want to know is ,out of those medicines, one medicine syndopa 110mg is taking regularly dosage as one in morning and one in night. What i want to know is she is prescribed the syndopa 275 for 3 times as she is reporting the regular doctor that she is still having hand shivering . please advise on this overdosage Doctor: Hello,Thank you for trusting HCM.Parkinson current accepted treatment is dopamine replacement therapy, since in the basal ganglia in specifically substania nigra dopamine releasing neurons are degenerating in Parkinson disease which leads to the common symptoms of tremor rigidity and posture. with those medications there are 2 problems first stability level thats why they need to be taken at different times of the day, the other problem is when the disease progresses more is need to compensate for the loss of normal released dopamine from the brain. That is why your doctor increased the dose for your mother. stay well hope that helped explaining things for you.Dr. Nazzal
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What causes dry mouth and excessive saliva after putting medicated filling in molar?
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Patient: I had a medicated filling put in a molar Wednesday. Since then, I have had burning in my throat and a medicated taste back there. It also feels like there is a ball of phlem. I have had the sensation of extreme dry mouth, yet I have had excessive saliva. Is this from the medicated filling, a chemical burn from the numbing agent, or just coincidental throat infection? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to take lukewarm saline rinses 3-4 times a day to give a soothing effect also take mutivitamin suplements for 30 days.You will be fine.Take care!
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Which medicine is better Janumet or Geminor for an elderly patient with diabetes?
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Patient: I was having geminor 1M morning and evening one tab ,two months back it was changed to galvus met 50/500 dame dose with img of glemipride in the morning is addition with tab envas 2.5 mg once a day today instead of galvus met , i have been given janumet50/500 my question is in the overall scenario what should i do should i continue with geminor or janumet iam dabetic since 2012 and my age now is 69 years Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Geminor contains Glimepiride + Metformin. Glimipride is known to cause hypoglycemia, which you need to be careful with. Janumet contains Sitagliptin and Metformin. Sitagliptin is not known to cause hypoglycemia. You can switch over to Janumet as advised by your doctor. Kindly monitor your Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level after 2 months to know about the blood glucose control. If the control is good, you can continue with the medications along with balanced diet and regular exercise. If not, then you need to consult your doctor for change in medications. Hope the information provided helps. Best wishes. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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Is it concerning to experience pain at the back of head and memory issues?
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Patient: HI my name is maciel i am 19 years old I ve experience weird charges on my health, first in some cases i feel pain on the back of my head it comes and goes since several years. Second i am not sure if its for stress but i am concern of getting Alzheimer, i forget thing really easy and the scary part i dont even remember nothing. i have 2 years that i haven t been with a Dr. i not check my self for mammogram, and pap-smear. Should i be concern? Doctor: HI MarcielYou're much to young for Alzheimer's but the headaches need evaluation with an MRI of the brain. They could just be tension headaches and nothing moreDepression and attention deficit disorder can both affect memory so you need testing with a psychologist to look for those
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Suggest treatment for chronicle renal failure at a young age
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Patient: An 24 years young boy affected by chronicle renal failure.25 times dialysis was done & by using your treatment to cure, this is an possible way to cure him by without any side effect,permanent curable and not affecting his future generation. it's my kind request to share more reg., kidney failure. Doctor: Thanks for your queryyour patients profile is suggestive of end stage renal disease. .If kidney biopsies report is available it will be easier for me to comment....right now patients needs regular dialysis with calcium erythropoetin supplements...In most cases kidney transplant is only solution
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Can iliac fossa tenderness be treated with naturopathy?
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Patient: Dear Doctor I am 37 years woman and undergone c-section(caesarean) operation with sterilization (14th June 2007) and after these operations i get pain on my lower abdomen right side often. When I took scan, it said there is a tenderness on the right iliac fosa. Can I have Naturopathy treatment for this issue. Doctor: Hello, Pain in right iliac fosa can be a symptom of various disease conditions like chronic appendicitis, ovarian neuralgia etc... please provide the following information:Whether the pain is extending to any other parts on palpation?Is there any recurrent attack of fever or vomiting?Is there any burning sensation or pain before, during and after urination?Homoepathy can give a good treatment for this condition after arriving at the proper dioganosis so please revert me with above questions.
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What cause sudden vibration from the leg to chest?
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Patient: i have this weird problem I get it about once every 1-2 months it starts like this I feel vibration coming up my legs the it feels like somebody is standing on my chest then it feels like somebody is grabbing my head and shaking it real hard. then it goes away ive been to doctors had a cat scan nothing can be found it has been going on for a long time it feels like i am being shaken Doctor: Your symptoms are related to psychiatry and you need psychiatric consultation. Kindly go for MRI brain and whole spine screening. If these are normal then take psychiatry consultation and psychotherapy.
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Suggest medication for dizziness & vomiting
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Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Very dizzy and light headed when I got out of bed. Nausea followed by severe vomiting. The vomiting was so forceful that I also had a bowl movement at the same time. This happened first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The vomit was smooth and a yellowish and greenish colour. Doctor: Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The problem what you are facing of dizziness and vomiting could be due to 'vertigo'. It is an inner ear problem. You can take tablet containing Cinnarizine. If vertigo is caused by an infection or inflammation, antibiotics or steroids may reduce swelling and cure infection. It can be also due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It occurs when tiny calcium particles (canaliths) clump up in canals of the inner ear. It is recommend to do a series of specific head and body movements to move the calcium deposits out of the canal into an inner ear chamber so they can be absorbed by the body. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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Could the arachnoid cysts be due to intense chemotherapy?
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Patient: Hello. My husband had a very agressive chemotherapy with temodal, interferon alfa and radiation for treating a reccurent malignant melanoma, stage III from november 2009 til november 2010. Now, the results of RMN scan shows the presence of 2 aracnoid cysts of 2.6/3 cm and 2.8/2 cm. The other results were perfectly normal. He doesn't have any symptoms. Do you think it is possible that they appeared as a consequence of the chemotherapy? Is it possible to disappear by themselves? What shall we do? Please give us your opinion. Best regards. Dana Bozesan Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.Arachnoid cysts in brain are benign thin walled cysts arising from the covering in the brain. It has nothing to do with aggressive chemotherapy for malignant mealanoma. It does not cause any serious problem and in most cases is left untreated. Treatment involves complete cyst removal only when there is sufficient problem and symptoms that can be explained purely by the presence of the cysts.Most people have a single cyst and few have multiple cysts. Since he does not have symptoms, the arachnoid cysts are not a concern. However, a close follow up must be done for malignant melanoma and should MRI be done at that time then a record of the increase in size of the arachnoid cyst might be made. These are slow growing and stable lesions. Please do not worry.
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Can Plavix cause fluctuating blood pressure levels?
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Patient: My husband is experiencing a great fluctuation in his blood pressure. If he moves from a relaxed position in his chair or lays down, his head starts to pound and his blood pressure shoots up. The last reading was 209/84 and then when he leaned back in the chair, we took it again and it was 158/78. He has had the headache on and off all day. He had heart stints put in in March of this year. He also had to be off his Plavix for 5 days in preparation of getting an Epideral injection, which got canceled. Could being off the Plavix for those 5 days be causing this issue? Doctor: Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your husband symptoms seem to be related to high blood pressure. I suggest using Nifedipine 10 mg to lower the blood pressure.High blood pressureis not a known side effect of Plavix.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician
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Is the mild Pleural Effusion something to worry about?
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Patient: Hi. i had an chest xray done last year that revealed mild pleural effusion of lower left lung. I had no symptoms so Dr. Said it may be due to old infection. For the last two weeks, my lungs feel strange when I breathe in, so I am going to request a chest xray. Is a mild pleural efffusion in that area common and anything to worry about? Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion ultrasound examination is more accurate than chest x ray in case of pleural effusion.Sometimes in old pleural effusion, due to healing pleural thickening occurs and this gives same x ray appearance ok effusion. So in this case ultrasound will differentiate between effusion and thickening. So please get done ultrasound of chest. And if effusion is present than aspiration is needed to confirm the diagnosis and starting of treatment according to the diagnosis.
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What is the treatment for burning sensation in shoulders and back with high BP?
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Patient: Post triple by-pass surgery 7 weeks. Been getting burning sensation at night while sleeping upper shoulders across back, wakes me up Goes away after approx. 5 min. but by this time I am quite anxious and BP goes up and heart pounding . Settles back down after getting up. Any ideas Doctor: Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be relate to gastro esophageal reflux. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, and some tests:- resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac structure and function-blood lab tests (complete blood count, cardiac enzymes, inflammation tests, liver and kidney function tests, blood electrolytes). A fibrogastroscopy is necessary for the diagnosis. I would recommend starting omeprazole or lansoprazole. If your symptoms improve by these drugs, the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux would be much probable. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri
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What are the chances of transmitting HIV through gay anal intercourse?
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Patient: i recently met a gay friend.we had a sexual encounter,he gave me a blowjob,i have no cuts on my penis and his mouth had no blood.lasted abut 30 secs. after that i placed my penis on his anus,i tried to push it in,2-3 times but i am not sure whether i penetrated him or not? maybe not,i wasnt topping and was doing it while laying behind hi.i also didnt cum near his anus,my penis-anus contact lasted for about 5-10 secs. after too weeks from the expoure i had a running nose which lasted 8-9 days,i had fever which lasted a week,back aches were also present for 3-4 days,headache was mild and lasted 5-6 hours.Fatique wasnt felt as i was able to play a football match during the intial few days of symptoms.Are these symptoms hiv ars related? should i test? also that frnd turned out to be hiv positive,he had his exposure(needle stick) an year ago.he has low viral load and high cd4 count although he isnt on any medications. whats the risk invoved? Doctor: HelloThanks for query.You had unprotected anal sex with a person who is known HIV positive .In a given situation you can not rule out possibility of acquiring HIV.Please get your basic screening test for HIV done and repeat the test again after 3 months .For symptoms that you have take symptomatic treatment like Paracetomol and antibiotics like Erythromycin twice daily for a week.Dr.Patil.
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What causes pain at the base of my skull?
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Patient: when i yawn sometimes turn my head to left i get a sometimes severe pain starting at the base of my skull and over a period of a few months the pain has started at the base of my skull up the of my head to about the center of my skull and grown more severe. i do exercise regularly doing both heavy and light exercises am 69 and feel i am good shape physically also ride a stationary bike for 1 hr. each workout amounting to about 12-15 miles based on difficulty course chosen. Doctor: Hi, I saw your explanation about your problem. Its good to know you do regular exercises at the age of 69 and keeps your self fit and healthy. Now to talk about your pain at the base of skull. It can be related to upper cervical spine issue also. But here you have mention that it has increase from past few days and have become more severe till the center of your skull.In your case I suggest you to visit a neuro physician and take MRI or ct scan of brain as per neuro doctor suggestion. Here we need to rule out there is no internal issues. Once if your report comes normal then you can follow spinal strengthening exercises suggested by physio as well do yoga and pranayama as well practice relaxation in a daily basis.Also keep checking on your blood pressure because many times due to high blood pressure also similar symptoms are possible what you have. I suggest to follow all above advice and I am sure it will be useful for you. Take care.
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Back pain, MRI shows degeneration at L5-S1 and herniation L2-L3, L4-L5. Numbness, weak after cortisone. What to do ?
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Patient: I have had back pain since last fall, as a collegiate rower, I was seen by a sports medicine orthopedist. The initial thought was a stress fracture , an MRI showed degeneration at L5-S1 and herniations L2-L3, L4-L5. I have had prescriptions and cortisone shots and physical therapy with little help. In december, part of my right thigh went numb, but only skin deep and hasn t gone away. This week during practice, the numbness of the surface became more prominent and I had weakness, like someone took the muscle out of my thigh, I m not sure what to do now. Doctor: Hi, Stop exertion for 10 days and atart taking Vitamin B12 once a day for a month. Should avoid sitting for long, bending and lifting weight for 10 days.
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What measures needs to be taken after the removal of wisdom tooth?
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Patient: Yesterday, I had my left upper wisdom tooth taken out. Today I had formed a clot, but I noticed that it isn't there anymore, I'm fine and don't really feel any pain, just mostly still sore from the shots I got yesterday, should I see my OS asap to treat any particular dry socket from happening? Doctor: Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. Clot is formed after tooth removal and helps in healing. If you dont have any bleeding, pain or discomfort, then no need to go to Oral surgeon.Dry socket can only be identified after 3-4 days. I suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene. Complete antibiotic course which you must have got from your dentist. After 24 hours, you can start doing warm saline rinses. Keep the extraction site clean by doing Betadine rinses post eating. Avoid spicy and acidic foods and drinks.Maintain healthy diet. Take multivitamin tablet 1 per day for 2 weeks.If you experience bleeding or other symptoms, then you go and see your Oral surgeon.Hope the answer helps you! Thank you.
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What causes constant pain in left shin of a child?
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Patient: My 10 year old daughter has pain in her left shin almost constantly. She has been having this pain for almost a month now. She had an X-ray last Monday that didn t reveal anything. She had another X-ray today and a MRI which also didn t reveal anything. She limps when she walks and by night time it really hurts her. She is in competitive cheerleading and also does tumbling. Any ideas as to what could be wrong? Doctor: Periostitis can cause such pain. Get some blood tests done like CBC, ESR, CRP.Take Tab. brufen after meals for few days.
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What causes severe belching while taking Naproxen, Hydrochlorothiazide and Amlodipine?
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Patient: last 2 days I have had the most gas on my stomach causing me to burp the entire day and feels like the burp builds in my esophagus....no pain, no stomach ache, no heartburn, no regerts...yesterday I took to chewables from lady at work...WHAT CAN HELP....(aditl info if need....2 weeks ago..had really bad UTI ..given macrobid...and anzo type pill to calm bladder....also take naproxen at least 2 days per week for inflammation in foot due to heal spur and plantar fisciatis...and take hydrochlorozide for years and last 6 months started taking amolidopine for raised blood pressure.. Doctor: Hello, Your burp is not related to your medication you are taking, it is not a common side effect of ant of those drugs you mentioned, but either way, you may take disflatyl tab to relieve you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest treatment for appendicitis
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Patient: I think I might have appendicitis, help! I am only 13, I have been having on and off againg abdominal pain for a couple of hours. It's not totally excruciating. It is in the lower right of my stomach. It doesn't hurt when I press on it. It kind of feels like gas, can anyone help? Doctor: right lower quadrant pain can be of appendicitis. but clinical examination is mandatory to make the diagnosis. please consult the doctor nearby.
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How soon should pyeloplasty be done for the treatment of hydronephrosis?
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Patient: My son was born with hydronephrosis left kidney due to UPJ. He is now 18 months. Initially at birth time AP Diameter was 1.1 then it increased to 2.2 after 7 months. Then AP diameter decreased to 1.5cm when he was around 1 year. We saw different doctors most of them suggested to wait and some suggested surgery. Now he is 18 months old and this month ultrasund report says AP Diameter 2.4 and mild cortical thinning on left kidney. He is healthy and never had any infection/UTI. Should we go for pyloplastry now or wait for more time? is auto recovery still possible or we should consider surgery ASAP. Different doctors have different opinion and we are confused. Doctor: Hi, Since there is already cortical thinning on the kidney I would assume that there is already kidney damage happening because of the UPJ stenosis. That being said I would get a GFR to be able to determine that kidney function and be able to compare it to the other kidney that is normal. is there a significant decrease in kidney function then I would think that surgery is warranted at the most appropriate time. Surgery for UPJ stenosis is a very straightforward surgery it is done almost every day on high volume centers. Recovery is really fast for pediatric patients especially if it's done laparoscopically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manuel C See IV, Urologist
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Suggest remedy for red mottled rash in arms
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Patient: Hi my 7 year old daughter has what looks like a red mottled rash on her arms and legs ,it's not a constant rash as it comes and goes, it looks worse when she gets up in the mornings it doesn't seem to bother her and she hasn't been ill and no high fever ,what could it be ? Doctor: Hi,As per your query you have symptoms of red mottled rash in arms which seems to be due to contact dermatitis.Need not to worry. You should apply only petroleum jelly and avoid touching or pricking rashes. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry, protect it from sun. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test, blood test, allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug. Doctor may prescribe immuno-suppressants along with anti inflammatory and cortico-steroid ointment.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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Reason for bump on the back of the hand getting bigger after carpal boss surgery?
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Patient: I had carpal boss surgery over a month ago now, the bone was removed. The bump on the back of my hand is bigger now and more painful than before. An area on the top of my hand just below middle finger is numb with no sensation at all. Was it a mistake to have the surgery, and will I ever regain strength and range of motion? Thanks Doctor: Hello, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a compressed nerve and local inflammation. For this reason, I recommend performing a new X-ray study, nerve conduction studies 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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Unable to conceive. Can excesive masturbation effect family planning? Advised DNA test
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Patient: I am a married person & three years have gone, but after having many inter courses my wife has not yet conceived. Pl let me know as what will be the reason i.d because of less SEMEN going inside or less food intake by both of us ? When we approached the gynecologist they told us to go for DNA test so what is a DNA test for me & for her doctor has given a GEL which she has to apply So is it because I used to masturbate & in this connection i want to know as whether due to this will this affect my family planning as i used to have sexual relationship with my wife but so far she has not become pregnant.. Doctor: Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If you are unable to conceive for last three years even after a regular trial then it is high time and you should consult an infertility specialist for a detailed analysis to find out the cause and further proper treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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