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Description: Q. I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way? | Patient: Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract... | Doctor: Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> |
Description: Have bipolar, other mental illness, don't take medicines, gets functioning blackouts. How to help? | Patient: my husband is a black male in his mid 30's and drinks heavy also he is bipolar and several other mental related illnessess- he is manic most of the time and severally depressed the other times living with him is almost impossible-he doesnt want to take his meds half the time and gets in functioning blackouts f... | Doctor: hello, I can imagine what you are going through but it will be very difficult handling him on your own. I know you may feel it is your sole responibility to take care of your husband bu the best you can do is fiind him help. the episodes of rage and depression suggets he may have an addiction problem. I will ad... |
Description: Is pregnancy, possible with pelvic inflammatory disease? | Patient: hi. My name is Lisa. My boyfriend and I want to have a baby. I contracted clamydia a few years back and was treated. I was told it turned into p.i.d. Is it still possible for me to conceive? Should I be checked for tube scarring? How would I do that. | Doctor: HelloThanks for your query .PlD can cause infertility but not always. You can conceive as your infection is already treated. To conform your uterus and tubes are in healthy condition you can undergo ultrasonography .Regards |
Description: Is there any problem for taking higher dosage of Refzil-o? | Patient: Hello Doctor, My Son 6 and half year old. he his prescribed to give Refzil-o 250 mg, but I din't noticed that i got 125mg from the medical shop. So inspite of giving 5ml I gave him 8ml. I couldn't able to contact doctor. Can you give me a suggestion. | Doctor: Hi...it you have got a medicine at half strength of what your doctor has prescribed then you have been right. You can double the dose of 125mg strength when the kid has been prescribed a 250mg strength basically by the pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth |
Description: What causes lower back and abdominal pain with e.coli infection? | Patient: on the 2nd of last moth i was diagnosed & treated for e coli.the day i finished the meds i began haveing suvere groin lower back &abdominal pain.i waited a couple days before returning to the hospital only for them to treat me as though i was a drug seeker.i do have a history with cancer.i had a complete histe... | Doctor: Hi Regina.Thanks for your query. I can understand the plight you must be going through. E coli infection can be just a small part of the major problem as you are rightly suspecting.Since you have undergone the full course for E coli, you yet have severe pain in the groin, low back and pain in abdomen. I would a... |
Description: Q. I have BDD and anxiety disorder. Will my baby procure my illness? | Patient: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old married male. I suffered from BDD, general anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder for the past 8 years. I take Fluoxetine 60 mg and Oxcarbazepine as a mood stabilizer. Things are in control now with little ups and downs. My main concern is that I am married and should ... | Doctor: Hi. For further information consult a psychiatrist online --> |
Description: Suggest treatment for Aspergers | Patient: My 3 sons all have cognitive impairments and behavioural abnormalities. My 8 yr old son was recently diagnosed with Aspergers. My eldest son and myself have a chromosomal duplication on 17q12. I had an Acoustic neuroma removed 5 years ago. My question is, is there a connection between the 17q12 duplication and... | Doctor: To now there is only research about 17q12 duplication associated with the incidence of breast cancer. We need more investigations. |
Description: How to treat bronchitis in a 11 years old child? | Patient: Hello Dr, My baby got infected with bronchitis at age of 9. he was dehydrated and was hospitalized, Dr started antiboitic along with nebulization with medicine ventolin, clenil and aterment/atem . may be got better in a week and after 2 to 3 week nebulization process he was 100% well but as he is turn 11 he go... | Doctor: It appears that your baby is 11 months old and not 11 years old. If this is correct, attacks of bronchiolitis are due to virus known as RSV and this can happen recurrently and even lead to childhood asthma. You should follow your doctor's advice and use nebulisation as often as needed to stop his breathing prob... |
Description: Lower back pain, nausea, bloated, cramps. Had intercourse during periods. Pregnant? | Patient: Just got done having my period on a Monday its now Friday.. recently started feeling nausea sometimes once a day but not everyday and it goes away. I recently just got some lower back pain n now I feel kind of bloated n a little cramping. I had sex with my boyfriend at the being of my period n he pulled out an... | Doctor: Hello,Unprotected sex with pulled out method just before and after period is very much safe and chance of pregnancy is extremely rare.Some women feel weakness after period or sex. Other reasons are pelvic or vaginal infection, indigestion problem, stress etc.Take balanced diet, drink more water, avoid stress an... |
Description: Will Ginkgo Biloba improve blood circulation to brain and eliminate my speech impediment? | Patient: I was diagnosed with a mild Speech Impediment disorder when I was a child, and still sustain its effects to this day. There are certain days where I can verbally express my thoughts and ideas freely, with little to no error. However, on other days, my speech reverts back to how it s consistently been with a co... | Doctor: Hello,Ginkgo is a very good herbal medicine used more commonly to cure brain degenerative changes. There is however no proven therapeutic claim, some conditions show significant improvement but the study is still limited to memory related problems. In your case, speech problems are usually traced back to chil... |
Description: Q. What causes bleeding after sex? | Patient: Hi doctor, Last night I had sex with my wife. It was the last day of her periods. She bled light red color with some watery fluid in it. I would like to know, is that from menstruation or virginity defloration? Does she lose her virginity? | Doctor: Hello. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> |
Description: Need medication for nausea | Patient: I have had nausea daily for 7 months. my doctors have done a mri, catscan,ulturasound, treated for bacterial infection,and I have taken over the drugs and rx and nothing has helped. I keep it partially controlled with anti nausea meds but they don't work too good. can you help? | Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your complaints and I realise that no definite diagnosis has been made regarding the cause of nausea.You would realise that the success depends on the accuracy of diagnosis. I request you to discuss the possible diagnosis with your doctor.If you are looking for o... |
Description: What causes chest pain followed by vomiting in a cancer patient? | Patient: My girlfriend is in I believe end stage breast cancer, she has developed chronic/malignant ascities, it is progressively getting worse, she is filling up more rapidly with fluid, about every 2 to 3 weeks she has to have the fluid drained, they are getting over 6 litters each time, she has lost a tremendous amo... | Doctor: HiYour girlfriend is having end stage breast cancer and now she needs only supportive care.For chest pain she can do a echocardiography test and take paracetamol tablets twice daily.For her vomiting she can take ondansetron tablets twice daily.RegardsDR DE |
Description: Does radiation have any effects on the heart? | Patient: I have thyroid cancer and I have liposacoma cancer. I had 3 high dose of i-131 radiation and can have only one more dose in a life time. Also my heart ejects 20 percent. My question is can radiation or a damage vagus vein cause me to have problems with my heart and bowel problems? | Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, certainly radiation can certainly damage the heart and may worsen the function. So radiation should be given carefully to reduce cardiac exposure. It can also damage vagus nerve, but it's relatively less suscepti... |
Description: What does severe pain on foot after an injury indicate? | Patient: In anger I kicked a metal filing cabinet with my right foot. I cannot walk on that foot, though I do not see any bruising or major swelling. It is exceedingly painful and hard to bend on either side. It is especially painful on the left side of my foot. Is my foot broken? | Doctor: Hello, As mentioned that in anger you have hit are your foot to the hard object, you forgot to mention which foot actually it is; the right or the left? As you mentioned on the left side of the foot it still makes unclear that which left the side of which foot right or the left? But to make it simple if you are... |
Description: What causes lump under muscle? | Patient: I have about 3-5 lumps under the skin on each muscle on each side of my groin. On each side they are in about a 2in square. They don't hurt and cant really move around. They also don't hurt. Size is about 1/4 - 3/8inches . They seem to be more flat than round. | Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged inguinal lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma, metastatic carcinoma or some soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It w... |
Description: Suggest remedy for sinus issues with hair fall and dandruff | Patient: am 38 years old i had sinus problem,so i cant drink liquid item,it mean drinking only boiled water.so i cant eat butter milk,fruits,wn i ate buttermilk or fruits immidiately headche and cough coming.i had so much dandruff my head all hair falling,so wt can i do.my son have esnophylia problem.he have cough.cold | Doctor: Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair fall and dandruff which is mainly due to fungal infection, improper cleanliness and stress leading to telogen effluvium. Sinus issues could be due to upper respiratory tract infection.Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consul... |
Description: What are the treatments for left atrium expansion? | Patient: Hello Doctor,I would like to explain to you about a situation and know chances are there that an ECG report can detect incorrect conditions. I have a friend who is a non smoker, non alcoholic and follows a realy healthy lifestyle. And he took a medical test two days back which reported left atrium expansion, f... | Doctor: Hey suchitra, you are very true when you say that. Left atrial enlargement is of no relevance in isolation on the ecg. Also it must be the self interpreting machine which many rather most of the times misinterpret. Also a athelete massive physiological left atrial enlarged and left ventricular hypertrophic. ... |
Description: Can ultrasound during pregnancy cause harm to baby? | Patient: I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. I have had to have many ultrasounds in this pregnancy due to early stong cramping. All together in my first trimester, I had 6 ultrasounds and 5 of them were vaginal ultrasounds.Also, with two of them, I had to have ultrasounds on back to back days because of the cramping. I a... | Doctor: Hallow dear,So far, after substantial studies, ultrasound frequencies have not been proved to be dangerous for the baby. It is considered as a safe and very useful investigation during pregnancy. It provides health and progress of the baby as well as the mother and pregnancy. Hope this helps you.Dr. Nishikant S... |
Description: Can spitting up blood and weird taste in mouth be attributed to lacerated liver ? | Patient: I have had diarhrea for the for last few months, lower back pain and pain on my right side below my rib cage. I fell in September and broke two ribs and they said, @ ER, I had a lacerated liver. Tonight I came home from work and I was spitting up blood, just had a weird taste in my mouth. (Dec. 31st.). I do n... | Doctor: hi, thanks for your query. get an ultra sound done. it could be liver abscess and spitting up blood is not because of laceration. hope this is helpful. |
Description: Is it safe to masturbate while suffering from jaundice ? | Patient: Hi. I am 20 yrs old and suffering from jaundice.is it safe to masturbate coz i did once and sperms were yellow.please reply fast | Doctor: Dear Sir, Masturbation is a natural process and you need not unnecessarily worry for the fact that you have masturbated once and its color is yellow. How ever you should take a lot of rest during jaundice period as it improves your health fast. Please do not become a compulsive masturbation during period of jau... |
Description: Suggest suitable therapy for jaundice | Patient: Hi, 9 days back, I underwent LFT test and came to know my Bilirubin, SGOT and SGPT levels were quiet high which indicated Jaundice. Since then I am on proper diet with no oily/fatty foods, lot of fruits and juices. Now I think I am recovering. What s the best way to know that I have recovered fully? Should I g... | Doctor: Hello, I had gone through your question carefully and can understand your concern very well. In case of jaundice, treatment of underlying cause is required. Mostly it may be due to viral hepatitis and requires only supportive treatment. So in your case, i guess it might be mild hepatitis and does not ... |
Description: What could cause constipation in a breastfed infant with rashes and fever? | Patient: hi my name is Rachel!I have a 8weeks old baby boy and he is breastfeeding and has not passed any stools for 2days now so I thought maybe he might be having stomach cramps coz he has a fever around the abdomen and when he cries he pulls his legs towards his stomach and is now developing a rush around the face!I... | Doctor: As a pediatrician I would like to examine the baby... Crying episodes for 2-3 hours daily in infants less than 6 months old is normal in many cases... Some infants pass stool only thrice weekly... That is also normal... If baby is taking breastfeed properly... Baby doent have vomiting... Baby is passing urine 5... |
Description: My period is irregular. Help me out | Patient: hi, my menstrual cycle for thius month had been delayed. | Doctor: Hello.Welcome.You have not mentioned your age.Is this problem of irregular periods is a regular feature or you are having it for the first time?If it is first time then you must get your urine test for pregnancy done.If negative then wait for some time before going to your Gynec.If it is a regular problem then ... |
Description: Should i be worried as i am having abdominal and lower back pain? | Patient: I had a colonoscopy a week ago due to ongoing constipation these last 5 years making sure everything was ok. My colon looks fine and my gi doc prescribed me lizness to help keep me regular. The first 3 days it gave me diarrhea, but these last few days I haven t been able to go and am suffering major abdominal ... | Doctor: Hi.The best thing is that you had colonoscopy a week ago , hence this pain can not be due to colonoscopy.The pain in abdomen and back can be due to constipation itself.Try a soap water enema and see if the pain is relieved. |
Description: Is it normal to have breast tenderness followed by light period a month after being on implanon contraceptive? | Patient: I have been on the implanon contraceptive since mid December 2012 and haven't had a period since mid January 2013 not even spotting or colored discharge. And all of the sudden I started having breadt tenderness and then light period bleeding. Is anything wrong/ should I expect this to continue. | Doctor: HelloImplanon is a progesterone containing hormonal contraceptive. Menstrual irregularities are very common with its usage. Prolonged amenorrhea, scanty periods are due the progesterone contraceptive action. Breast tenderness before periods is also due to progesterogenic action. |
Description: Q. My daughter has stomach pain and foul smelling farts. Please help with the treatment. | Patient: Hi doctor,My daughter is 5 years old. Her weight is 10 kg. She had on and off pain in her stomach and a terrible smell when she farts. Please help me out in this problem. I gave her Cyclopam but was not so effective. She is currently on Colicaid. | Doctor: Hi. For further information consult a paediatrician online --> |
Description: Am type 2 diabetic, losing weight, liver function abnormal, high GPT. Due to losing weight? | Patient: I am a type two diabetic on insulin . I have been purposefully slowly losing weight. Now my Endroc. Doctor tested my liver funtion and it was abnormal it was GOt 43 and GPT of 66. Is it due to losing weight? I do not have a gall bladder and only have one kidney. The diet I am on is two High Protein drinks base... | Doctor: Hello,I have read your history.You have marginally elevated liver enzymes, these could be related to fatty liver. I would suggest you get tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C.I case the above tests are negative I would suggest to keep following your diet and keep the diabetes under control. I would suggest r... |
Description: What causes dizziness, acid reflux and severe back pain? | Patient: I found out i was pregnant 2 weeks ago and a week later I had Brown stringy discharge, the next day I had heavy dark red blood with clots for 2 days then Brown the next day. I still have pregnancy symptoms nearly a week later including bad back, dizziness, a lot of gas, feeling exsausted, heaving when brushing... | Doctor: Hi, Given the symptoms, there is certainly still a possibility that you are pregnant if you had a definitive urine test 2 weeks ago which was positive. The only way to truly prove the lack of a pregnancy is to visit a gynaecologist and have an ultrasound performed at the appropriate time to discover the presenc... |
Description: How to treat the infected draining toe? | Patient: hi my right foot has the great toe draining from it being infected it looks alot better it had a calis that busted well my foot has edema and now my toe is pushing alot of fluid out i to be using prisma been doing that keeping it covered but now cant keep dressing on from leaking way to much what do i do and w... | Doctor: Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.It is infected by the organisms.In response to the infection it is drainig the pus.It is very advance infection that is why it is draining.I advice you to start your therapy wi... |
Description: Ovaries in pain after consuming water, have back pain, had gall bladder removed. Help? | Patient: After consuming half a gallon of water, (to lose weight,) in 3 hours, I m hurting I assume where my ovaries are located. I used images off the Internet to locate what was in the pain area. I thought it was my kidneys but when I googled that, most people seemed to have back pain . My back feels great, no pain. ... | Doctor: Welcome to HCM!You need to do few investigations to come to a diagnosis- USG (Abdo-Pelvis), Urine (R & M), CBC, RFT, X-ray KUB.Till then take antacids, antispasmodics, analgesics with your doctor's advice.Drink only that amount of water that will lead to voiding of2 liters of urine in 24 hrs.See your doctor onc... |
Description: Can MRCP be successfully treated by surgery? | Patient: Hello Doctor, Please hep me with general information regarding MRCP result for my mother. Please advise on below areas. 1. Next step, things to look for while getting 2nd opinion based on MRCP images. 2. Some info on this disease, complexity of diagnosis (can there be multiple reason for this disease, which wo... | Doctor: dear friend its a congenital condition and its really rare to find that she has not been treated till nowthe cyst will need to be excised and a Y anastomosis need to be done in lay man's term she will need to get that portion of common bile duct removed and removed portion will need to be rejoined to let the fl... |
Description: Frequent sinus infections, bronchitis. Had gall bladder surgery. Are these related? | Patient: I had my gall bladder out in July, and I ve had three sinus infections (that each seem to have led to bronchitis ) since then. With each sinus infection and bout of bronchitis lasting weeks, it seems like I ve been sick ever since I had the lap coly. Could there be any link between the two--gall bladder remove... | Doctor: Using all my imagination i cant see any relation between these two. just treat this with antibiotics and avoid trigger factors (smoking, cold, allergens). Wish you good health, Dr. Ivan Romic (Rominho) |
Description: How does one regulate periods for conception? | Patient: Hello, I am Banu 29 yrs old. I have PCO laprosopis operation in 2006. I got married 6 months before. Still before my cycle was regular. now it's again irregular but not pregnant also. Can you pls suggest me some tips or medicines to get pregnant soon.pls | Doctor: Thank you for posting on HCM.To regulate periods - first thing you need is to have hormonal test twice in cycle & may also need Ultrasonography to see if PCOS has come back again - if so you will need clomid to kick start natural ovulation.Other way to get regular cycles is course of birth control pills for 3m ... |
Description: What is the normal count for erythrocytes? | Patient: Hi I would like to ask about rbc in stool .i had ameba histolytica since 3 years and 3 times i took medicine fureside without benefit i had erythrocytes 5-6 from 3 month in stool and now 7-8 erythrocytes .my doctor made occult blood and it was positive .is this a serious condition as my doctor asked meke cplon... | Doctor: Normal count of erythrocytes4.52-5.90 x1012/L in adult male4.10-5.10 x1012/L in adult femaleNormal values may vary depending on the individual laboratory and ages. RegardsDR De |
Description: What is the cause of a lump on the side of hip? | Patient: Hi ive been havin trouble in my tailbone for a week . Cannot sit or bend .I used to get relief wben standing . Its been almost a week however I m feeling a lump on my left butt cheek on the side . It hurts so much like a pinched nerve . Im using some warm water on the arsa and feels slight better .I took ibupr... | Doctor: Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Your history points to an inflamed lesion near your tail bone, could be a boil or cellulitis in the perianal region. And also the lump could be an abscess which is not responding to the Ibuproffen. This needs a clinical examination of the lump with possible... |
Description: Suggest remedy for nocturnal emmission | Patient: dear doctor, I am 22 years old , from the age of 15 to 20 i had practiced masturbation many times,due to over masturbation i am now worrying with problem of nightfall at least once in a month.due to this problem sometimes i felt better to masturbate and done again. how can i cure the problem of... | Doctor: Hi, It can be due to increased erotic stimulus mentally or physically or visually without sex or masturbation. yoga and exercise can help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist |
Description: What is the treatment for a puss filled cyst in the back? | Patient: My father has what started out to be csyst in the middle of his back, 3 weeks later it was the size of a marble and ozzing yellow creamy puss. I wiped w sterile gause drained onto e 4x4 gauze applied triple antbiotic (bacitracin) Add covered w 2 4x4 gauze. Changed dailey 3rd day today. | Doctor: Dear friend, Your father having a back cyst with discharge from it. I would like to know the duration of that swelling. If it was there since long time and recently showing a discharge, then it may be infected sebaceous. And history of swelling of few days with discharge, mostly a boil or simple abscess. Simple... |
Description: How to prevent vertigo? | Patient: four years ago I had vertigo. I saw a physician who did tests and confirmed vertigo. For the past two mornings when I get out of bed I am very dizzy for about 2 minutses. When I turn in bed I am dizzy for about 15 seconds. I have my annual physical next week. Should I see a doctor before then? What can I do to... | Doctor: to prevent vertigo you can take antivertigo drugs . but befor this check your blood pressure, blood sugar level. if normal than take antivertigo dizitac two times per day. do antivertigo exercise |
Description: Suggest treatment for numbness in arm,headache and neck pain | Patient: Hello. I was diagnosed worth a small syrinx without chiari in my neck at C6 through C7 right where all my pain is. Before the mri I suffered from numbing my right arm and hand and severe headaches at the base of my skull, also of course neck pain. It only got worse despite therapy. Ten months later my doctor s... | Doctor: HI, Small syrinx in the neck is managed conservatively and with serial MRI.In your case pain has increased , so I advise you to repeat MRI of brain and whole spine screening to see the cause and increase in size of syrinx.Treatment will be decided on MRI reports.Surgery is not always recommended for syringomye... |
Description: Q. I am hearing sound and voices. Is it auditory hallucinations? | Patient: Hello doctor,I am 23 years old. I have been hearing sound and voices for a couple of weeks. I think I am having auditory hallucinations. Experienced this before when I committed suicide eight years back. Then it stopped until now I am hearing them again. No medication. | Doctor: Hello. Hearing voices when others are not hearing, hearing running commentaries or as if someone is talking about you could be due to auditory hallucinations. Auditory hallucinations are seen commonly in psychotic disorders. This should be treated on an emergent basis. Please consider consulting psychiatrist as... |
Description: Dark toes, pain in the small toe. No injury | Patient: Hi, My toes on both of my feet are darker than the rest, around the little joint (on the pinky toe) and it hurts sometimes when i wear my sneakers. I don't really engage in much exercise and i don't think i hurt my toe with any gym activities. I am an African American teenager and don't want to have nasty look... | Doctor: Welcome to healthcare magicI feel that the pigmentation that you have is because of constant friction. Use a shoes which is one size larger. Because of shoe bite it will pain and leave behind a pigmentation.Apply a moisturiser containing 10 % urea. Even salicylic acid 5-10% containing creams also will help.Tric... |
Description: Feeling of brain moving along with movement, have stress. Suggestions? | Patient: Hi!! When i lie on my right side my right side of the brain moves i feel it like my skull is also moving.. When i change my position it stops .. But again wen i mice my head towards right it starts again.. I have been through tremendous stress last month .. Even u can say for last three years my life is under ... | Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Based on the symptoms, it seems to be a case of peripheral vertigo due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This is due to a minor dysfunction in the middle ear.You would benefit from betahistine tablets. We expect recovery in a few days time. An ENT consultation w... |
Description: Q. Do I need vitamin D and iron supplement? | Patient: Hi doctor, My 25-OH vitamin D total CLIA test showed result of 13.36 ng/mL. What supplement should I start and for how long? Also my iron is 41.2. Do I need a supplement? | Doctor: Hello. Revert back with the reports to an internal medicine physician online --> |
Description: What causes productive cough and shortness of breath at night? | Patient: Hi I am 36, I woke up in the middle of the night, coughing and gasping for air. This has never happened to me before, shortness of breath, coughing up mucus, I took some cough medicine to see if that would help, but after half an hour, I feel like I can't lay down to sleep still because of the symptoms. I fe... | Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Midnight sudden onset breathlessness, coughing and expectoration are commonly seen with heart failure and other heart diseases.So we should definitely rule out heart diseases in your case.So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressu... |
Description: Side effects of ovanac plus medicine | Patient: I have been prescribed ovanac plus by my gynac (before we attempt IUI) but i feel dizzy since i ve started taking it. i stopped taking it for a few days while travelling and i was alright. now i ve re-started taking the medicine and again feel discomfort esp while traveling in metro etc. is this normal? are th... | Doctor: Welcome to Healthcare MagicOvanac plus is known to increase the chances of clot formation. This means travelling long journeys can increase clot formation in the legs which can send clot to the heart and can be very dangerous. I suggest you visit the Doctor immediately and tell him this problem as if not detect... |
Description: What could it be if leg is sore, painful and swollen after falling? | Patient: Hi, I have a question regarding my recent accident, I slipped in the bath it was my right foot I put in and both my legs split. On the side of my leg I got a bruise it is quite big and painful and I realised it was swollen and compared to my other leg sticking out. And now it has turned red and is very painful... | Doctor: Hi welcome to the health care magic I can understand your concern You have to consult orthopedic surgeon without delay This could be fracture swelling or it can be compartment syndrome Local part x ray done first and if needed needle inserted and pressure can be monitored In compartment syndrome pressure within... |
Description: Suggest medication to reduce pain from bad sciatica at back | Patient: Hi my name is Chris. I am 36. I have had a bad back sciatica since 16. I have tried every pain relief possible. I am active and hate pain killers. So I have smoked meth for 20 years. It really helps. The pain I have would make a normal person scream. Y does it work. Is there another drug I can try. Thanks. | Doctor: pain killer is also help it..but I can suggest u do regular massage to ur leg with ayurveda oil such as mahanarayna..etc thanku.. |
Description: Suggest treatment for depression and anxiety | Patient: i am 25 year old i have been living in major depression since last 7month . i feel huge anxiety without any specific reason in this anxiety i feel problem in breathing and my heart is pounding this type of symptom exist always and i have also sleeping problem and most important thingh is that i feel that i am ... | Doctor: Hello and thanks for writing in.I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your depression and anxiety problems. Most of the symptoms that you have described are suggestive of a Mixed Anxiety Depessive disorder. Don't worry, there are effective treatment options available to control your sy... |
Description: Could taking MMR vaccination while conceiving affect the fetus? | Patient: I am wondering what the results would be if I received an MMR and got pregnant? I am also wondering, I have to get the MMR for my job and I am also taking Metformin to stimulate ovulation. Do I have to stop taking this medication or do I just need to use a form of birth control for 4 weeks? | Doctor: Hi,It is not safe to take MMR vaccine while becoming pregnant. As per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, should be given a month or more before pregnancy because of the safety concerns. It can also be safe for you to take MMR right after giving birth, even whil... |
Description: Suggest treatment for a sting on the arm | Patient: Hi there I ve been stung/bitten on my arm It was either last night or early this morning. I ve taken antihistamine but it s got worse through out the day. My whole are has swollen up, it s very painful, it s making me feel sick and my arm feels like it s starting to go numb. Is this normal? Thanks Brioney | Doctor: dear, donot worry. sometimes bite injuries take time to get ok.. so, you should take an antiinflammatory & an anti histaminic. it will get alright in 1-2days |
Description: 80 years old, renal failure. History of diabetes, hypertension. Treatment other than kidney dialysis? | Patient: My father is 80 yrs old, he has end stage renal failure and is reccomended for dialysis in the near future. Are there any medicines or treatments he can take to stall the progression of the disease or improve the health of the kidneys? Because of his heart condition he may not be able to tolerate dialysis. He ... | Doctor: if diaysis is recommended then the kidney actualy is not able to support the life of the person. dialysis should be done such situation. whether your patient is suitable for hemodialysis because of cardiac condition can only be judged after detailed evaluation. but if not suitable you can go for peritoneal dial... |
Description: How can a ruptured eardrum be identified? | Patient: my sons father punched my son earlier today. he is 21years old. He just told me his ear is bothering him and I was just curious how to tell if there was damage that we should be concerned about. he is worried he ruptured his eardrum? what are the symptoms? | Doctor: Hello,With a ruptured ear drum he would have a decrease in hearing in that ear, some pain and perhaps a blowing sort of sound in the ear. If he has pain he should see a doctor for an ear examRegards |
Description: Q. Can protected oral sex transmit HIV or STD? | Patient: Hello doctor, I had a protected oral sex with transgender yesterday. Before we started the oral sex, she showed me her STD and HIV test results and they were negative (I have doubts about the results as it was sent to here by SMS and there was no date on it). At the start of the oral sex, I sucked her cock wit... | Doctor: Hi. To be clear, HIV will not transmit through oral sex. No possibility for HIV infection. Coming to STDs, there is no transmission of STDs through a protected act. So, there is no possibility for STDs also (including syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes). Finally, no chances of transmission of either STDs a... |
Description: What to do about lump under the skin on penis? | Patient: Hi, I recently shave my genital area (about 2 months ago), a week or so after I notice a small lump under the skin on my penis shaft...... Regretfully, I have tried to squeeze this, and it has becom larger and slightly tender...... It is not attached to the penis, and can be move around under the skin, t... | Doctor: Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.You possibly might be correct in presuming it to be an infected sebaceous cyst. Even though it might subside with anti inflammatory and antibiotic drugs, I would suggest you to see a general surgeon to avoid any other complication, and recurrent infections... |
Description: Suggest treatment for esophagus cancer | Patient: My mother is suffering from esophagus cancer and she underwent concurrent chemo radiation treatment in Appolo Chennai but the deasease is still there as shown by CT Scan and endoscopy report done after two month of treatment.Stenting was done in her esophagus as she was not able to take after treatment now she... | Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your mother has esophageal cancer. Treatment and survival rate depends on stage, type and grade of cancer. In early stage surgery is useful. In late stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the only treatment options and despite of trea... |
Description: Suffering from fatigue, HTN and Diarrhoea. Have high WBC, SED rate elevated. Suggestion? | Patient: For the last year I have been having WBC with diff done every 3 months due to a high WBC of 19,000. This count has fluctuated throughout the year, but never been normal, also no illness to account for. I do have symptoms of fatigue, petechiae (hands, arms, and chest-occasionally), HTN, and some diarrhea. EKG f... | Doctor: Hi and thanks for the question, Chronic elevation of the WBCs deserves a more critical evaluation. In your case especially, the association with increased ESR, fatigue and petechiae suggest exclusion of a bone marrow malignancy, especially a leukeamia. A bone marrow biopsy might be compelling. Secondly, I would... |
Description: Suggest treatment for lumps in breast | Patient: Hello , in july 2013 i had lump in my left breast and had FNAC done result came out as cyst.I had also done mammo and MRI for both breasts in aug 2013 and result was 2 small cysts in right breast and 6 small to medium cysts in left breast.Iam not talking any medicines except evion 600 and multivitamin.I someti... | Doctor: Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!If I were your treating Doctor for this case of bilateral breast cysts, I would tell that surgery is the best way for treating the cysts; other options are repeated aspiration of them and preventive measures to avoid infection!Always use tight-fitting inner g... |
Description: Tongue bite, stitched, laceration swell, noticed no taste buds. Is this all normal after a tongue laceration? | Patient: I bit my tongue during a grand mal seizure about 2 weeks ago so bad that they stitched it back together. It pretty much healed in 10 days and stitches removed. However. I cant feel the side of the tongue that was bitten and have noticed any time I eat the place were the laceration swell i have also noticed the... | Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Different type of taste buds require different duration for their regeneration after lacerations, they require time of about 15 days to three months.I would suggest you to take lukewarm saline rinses.Start with the course of antioxidant suplements.Avoid hot, spicy carbonated foods... |
Description: Suggest treatment for second stage of blood cancer | Patient: Hello Sir, I have a friend who just entered the second stage of blood cancer.He skipped his prescribed medicine once which led to severe blood vomiting.Is this condition curable by treatment?.I do not know much about his condition but I just wanted to ask whether such kind of conditions are curable or not. | Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.Blood cancer is of many types and the treatment depends on the type of cells which are causing the cancer. If his disease is in stage 2 then chances of recovery are high. He did a mistake by skipping the medicine even if for a short time. He must strictly follow recommended treatment.He... |
Description: Does masturbating cause trouble in conceiving? | Patient: Hi doctors!! Im 32 yrs old now i begun masturbating when im at the age of 10 till now, i do masturbate a lot now that im married and planning to have babies u think i can still have the chance to get pregnant pls help as im so guilty and really want to have a childrens!! Thank u | Doctor: Hi There is no reason to feel guilty. Masturbation is something that most normal women do.Masturbation does not cause inferlity.You have not given me some details like how long have you been married, your BMI, whether your cycles are regular etc.Since you are 32 years of age, if you have been trying for pregnan... |
Description: Q. A 68-year-old diabetic woman lost most of her teeth. Is dental implant suggested for her age? | Patient: Hello doctor, My mother is 68 years old. She lost most of her teeth. Our doctor suggested full mouth dental implants. My mother has diabetes, and she is worried about the surgery and pain. I would like to know if she can go ahead with full mouth dental implants at this age? Will her diabetes create any issue? ... | Doctor: Hello. One can go with full mouth case with dental implants when the underlying bone conditions are ideal, which means patient's boney ridge should have adequate height and width. As per the age, there should not be any bony resorption. Bone conditions are important for implant stability. Systemic conditions li... |
Description: Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem? | Patient: Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Doctor: Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gyn... |
Description: What causes pain in chest, faster heartbeat with difficulty in maintaining erection? | Patient: hello doctor, i am kibria from bangladesh, i am 37, 5'-4" height, weight 78 kgs. I am having problem with my heart. it pains most of the time but not acute. it beats so hard when something wrong happens in front of me even when i sleep in the day time. the cot keeps moving with my heart beating, i can feel it.... | Doctor: Hello,Please get your electrocardiogram (ECG), ambulatory blood pressure, thyroid studies are done. Don’t take street drugs for erectile dysfunction. They also cause these effects on the heart. Get your stress echo also done and revert back to me.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you ... |
Description: What are the risks of heart failure? | Patient: Hi, I am a 39 year old transplant patient(heart). I now have heart failure. I have been in the hospital almost all summer. I have been home for a week now and know i ned to go back due to my breathing and swelling. My question is how long do i have left?? Every night I am afraid to fall asleep. I am 5 foot 10 ... | Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.heart failure is clinical syndrome in which patients heart is unable to make enough CO result pressure inc in the ventric... |
Description: Dizziness, fainted. Why does head feel strange after sneezing? | Patient: My sister hit her head when she got dizzy and fainted and hit her head on the sink she is now REALLY sick and she claims the when she coughs or walks or sneezes her head seriously hurts she says it hurts so much she need to got to the hospital should I take her to the hospital and get it checked or is this rea... | Doctor: Hi Thanks for your query on HCM. I think its better to go to hospital and should have a contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain. Probably there will be no bleeding spot but contusion may be there. Therefore don't waste your time and go to hospital for consultation. Thank you. |
Description: I have kidney stone. Is it curable by medicine? | Patient: Hi Doc, a CT Scan have shown 1.2cm of stone in my right ureter , pls. suggest if it can dissolve thru medicine | Doctor: Berberis Vulgaris-Q homeopathic mother tincture helps to dissolve kidney stones. But I am doubtful whether it will work for a 12 mm stone or not. Drink 20 to 25 drops in warm water 3 to 4 times a day. Also drink lemonade soda daily. Ayurveda has dissolved stones up to 18 mm. Contact Dr.M.S.Zambre, BAMS-AMA, Shr... |
Description: Q. How can the presence of toxoplasmosis be checked in pregnant woman and fetus? | Patient: Hello doctor, My wife is 28 years old, and her weight is 49 kg. She is on Thyronorm 75 for past one year. We did some blood tests a year back as per our gynecologist's advice in view of positive ANA two years back which came normal in the same year. According to that, her IgG for antiphospholipid was normal, a... | Doctor: Hello. Yes, to rule out acute infection or re-infection there is a role of IgM avidity testing and once the toxoplasmosis IgM is negative and IgG titers are high, then IgG titer is repeated every four weeks.The rising titers are suggestive of active infection, and amniocentesis is done to detect congenital toxo... |
Description: What causes swelling on the foot after treating a wound on the toe? | Patient: I recently had a large blister on my small toe, it broke and caused damage resulting in an wound, I have been treating it correctly with proper cleaning, antibiotic gel and dressing, it is healing but at the same time I am experiencing swelling on the top of my foot and ankle, there is no signs of infection bu... | Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be boil or furanculitis with secondary wound infection. Other possibilities like diabetes with secondary infection or actinomycetes infection etc. Until examination is done send the discharge to culture sensiti... |
Description: Suggest treatment for fatty liver and pain under the rib cage | Patient: Dear Doctor, My Mother (Age : 56 yrs) has been diagnosed that her liver is mildly enlarged in size (15.6 cm) and also mild increase in echotexture, Proximal CBD is dilated and measures 9mm. she had a surgery for gall bladder stone 9 yrs ago. She also experiences slight pain under her right rib cage. she is als... | Doctor: hi.noted history of gallbladder surgery and recent ultrasound results. the patient may be having a case of recurrent stone causing the obstruction somewhere along the hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree area. this obstruction causes the presenting symptoms. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gast... |
Description: Itchy swollen skin after eating mushrooms. Taking Romilast tablet for allergy. Is it an effective medication? | Patient: Hello Doctor, Good evening (or Probably good morning) I had mushroom 4 days back. Then I started developing sort of allergy . Itching, and those parts which I scratch are becoming red and little bit swelling , becoming hot... I consulted doctor. He gave me Romilast tablet. I just want to know how it really wor... | Doctor: You seem to be having allergy to mushrooms. Continue taking romilast as it is an anti allergic drug. Add a tablet of cetrzine or allegra also. If it still remains troublesome, a short course of steroids for 5 to 7 days will help. |
Description: Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean? | Patient: Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Doctor: Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> |
Description: How to conceive with PCOS? | Patient: I have beeen tring to get pregnant for 2 years, HCG test shows that the tubes are patent,i was diagnosed for pcos after which i took a metmorphin for 6 months yet no pregnance.After which i took clomid yet nothing my husband sperm is about29 million. i am confuse what should i do | Doctor: Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .I would suggest you to go for IUI along with clomid tablet. IUI is intrauterine ingestion of sperms . So it will help in fertilisation. I would suggest you to try for 3 cycles. If 3 cycles fail then I would suggest to go for laparoscopic ovarian drilling. Here 4 to 5 ovarian fol... |
Description: What causes painful lump below navel after gall bladder removal? | Patient: I had my gallbladder removed in May and I am now experiencing pain in my belly button. When I touch it, I can feel a lump inside where the incision is. Years ago I had a hernia removed and had to go back and have another surgery because of scar tissue. Is this the same thing occurring again? | Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some incisional hernia or tumour arising from scar tissue. You should go for examination. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Than... |
Description: What causes black patch on the upper back? | Patient: Hi. I have a big black patch on right and mid of my upper back. I acquired it 7-8 years ago. I first noticed it after I d been swimming for 2 weeks and assumed it was sun-burn. However it never went away. I ve seen dermatologists and they say that change of skin color is irreversible. That it s probably geneti... | Doctor: HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here by you I would say that this hyperpigmentation patch is normal and just nothing to worry about this as this is asymptomatic, neither this related any of your health issue so in my opinion just forget about this, take car... |
Description: Suggest remedy for severe toothache | Patient: I've severe toothache in one of my molars the pain increases as I lie down to sleep. I've been taking 625 mg amoxicillin clavulanic acid tablet twice daily for 4 days but the infection doesn't seem to go. I've tried taking paracetamol+ibuprofen/Ketorolac/zerodol but nothing helps. the only relief is keeping ic... | Doctor: Hello:)Welcome to HCM.Pain while lying down suggests you have a irreversible pulpitis.I suggest you to get the x-rays done and root canal therapy.Medication will subside the infection , but the source of infection(your tooth) needs to be cleaned, to clear the infection completely.This cleaning is done in a root... |
Description: What causes smelly discharge from ears of a baby while having eczema? | Patient: My 9 week old was diagnosed with ezcema and has an oozing smelly slime like substance constantly coming from behind her ears and in the creases of her neck. It smells really bad and never seems to dry no matter how many times I wipe it. What is going on with my baby? She was given an oral med for five days and... | Doctor: Thanks for the questionBy your description it seems that your child is suffering from Seborrhic dermatitis. Such children needs local application of medicine on regular basis. Usually this condition subsides by the time the child reaches two years of age.Wiping will not help. These lesions are very itchy and sc... |
Description: Joint pain, nausea, throat redness, brown spots on face. Tested positive for Ross River fever, strep A. Treatment? | Patient: Hi, I ve been sick since 2009, previously health fit and active. My symptoms include Joint pain , weakness, nausia, fatigue , dizziness , pain in the abdomen, rashes , continuous red throat (not always sore) allergies and I have developed brown spots all over my face. I have been tested and told that I had Ros... | Doctor: you are having allergies and in allergies the immunity is low and low immunity leads to virals and infections easily so positive for ross fever and streptothese are food allergies according to symptomps written by youyou need to get blood serum test for specific antibodies for milk wheat potato chana rice nuts ... |
Description: Suggest medication to improve sperm quality? | Patient: hello doctor, can coq forte improve the sperm quality? my semen analysis reports sluggish sperm as 50% and immotile sperm as 50%. this is inspite of taking coq forte for 2 months. the sperm count has increased. but, i am concerned about the sperm quality. is there any treatment for improving sperm quality? | Doctor: Hello,The Coq Forte and hey Forte like tablet helpful in improving sperm count and motility. I need to know your exact count and motility to comment further. If count is more than 20 million and motility include more than 32% active motile sperm then no need to worry.Hope I have answered your question. Let me k... |
Description: What causes fever,stomach pain and dizziness in a child? | Patient: hi my five year old has had a temperature of 39 for the past 3 days its all over not just the head? he also says he has got tummy pains a headache n dizzyness? he did suffer with hsp last year and im a bit worried that he might get it back as hsp starts off with an infe3ction i.e cold | Doctor: Hi,I understand your concern. But this could as well be a viral illness. Every fever with dizziness does not mean that it is an acute central nervous system infection or HSP. The danger signs include severe headache with vomiting, loss of consciousness and seizures, blood in the urine.I will explain you how vir... |
Description: How can pain in the finger joints be treated? | Patient: after a long day of using my hands today, my distal inter-phalangeal joint of the middle finger on both hands really hurts :( I have been soaking them in epsom salt bath for an hour or so, but now I am considering hitting them (gently with a low force blow) using a rawhide mallet | Doctor: Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician |
Description: What does high ANA levels in blood mean? | Patient: I have had chronic hives for over a month along with fatigue and headaches, have a history of autoimmune issues. My primary dr did blood work and my ANA TEST WAS VERY HIGH. I live in Maui Hawaii and there are no specialists here so do I go to the mainland? What type of doctor should I be looking for? | Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have some autoimmune disease. That is the reason for high ANA. You should go for complate ANA profile for typing of your disease. Steroid is the treatment of choice in most of the cases. You should consult physician and take treatment ... |
Description: Suggest treatment for stuck broken molar teeth? | Patient: Hello. I removed a molar a year ago and the Dentist broke it during the process..half stayed in. No problems till now that it seems to hurt my right ear is risky to go back and do it. I am scared to see the Dentist. It is covered by my gums...my email is YYYY@YYYY | Doctor: Hi! Welcome to healthcaremagic.I read your query. As you mentioned the molar fractured while extraction, are you sure it was not removed entirely? Usually no part of tooth is left in socket intentionally unless it is small enough to resorb over a period of time. Still for clarification or if you are having any ... |
Description: Q. I masturbate only by rubbing the tip of the penis. Is it a wrong way? | Patient: Hi doctor, During masturbation I just rub the tip of the penis and not the entire penis. Is it a wrong way of doing? I do not get excited during sex and unable to ejaculate. Only, rubbing the tip of the penis gives me excitement. Also, two weeks ago, I have undergone circumcision as my foreskin did not retract... | Doctor: Hi. For further doubts consult a sexologist online --> |
Description: Trying to conceive, have period like cramps occasionally, had taken clomid, ovulation injections. What does this indicate? | Patient: hi doc , last march i lost my 9week baby ,babies hv no heart beats after DNC i took clomid for 2 week but not successful then my doc gave me ovulation injections and then that was successful for me i had one mature follicle from that and she gave me hcg injection to release from that im having period like cram... | Doctor: Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Formation of follicle is not confirmatory of pregnancy. there are many other factors also present which are responsible fro fertilisation. You need to have a follicle in every cycle for at least six months to have a successful pregnancy. I hope this information has been both inf... |
Description: What to do for locking of the joint near the palm and index finger? | Patient: Hello, the joint nearest the palm on my index finger keeps locking up and is extremely painful. I do have small joint arthritis which is fairly well controlled by medication. This may be associated but I have never suffered from this before. The lock eases by itself after a period of time. I am concerned that ... | Doctor: HiIts condition called tenosynovitis. In this sheath of tendon get inflammed. Pain and swelling occurs. Start ice packs in affected area, anti inflammatory medicine. If it doent work we can offer injection at the site with success rate more than 95 percent.Thanks |
Description: What is the prognosis for cholangiocarcinoma with low HB and platelets? | Patient: This question concerns my mother in law:She is a 71 year old woman, and she is a smoker. 2 years ago, she had breast cancer, but it was cured through radiation therapy. This February she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. She has been following chemotherapy treatment since April to October. The liquid in t... | Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your mother in law's situation and problem. Since she is having lesions in liver and spleen, she is having stage 4 cancer. And only palliative treatment in the form of chemotherapy and nutritional supplements is advisable. Life expectancy in such c... |
Description: How long should intravenous immunoglobulin infusions be taken? | Patient: The recent oncologist has stopped IVIG as of October. The first oncologist in another state told me, when first diagnosed with cancer that I would be on the infusions the rest of my life. While I am 90 years of age, I am wondering the possible reason for eliminating the infusions. I have been diagnosed x-linke... | Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If your disease it’s in remission or stable than your doctor can stop the medication and put you in follow up examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Description: Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem? | Patient: Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Doctor: Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gyn... |
Description: Blood in urine, no infection in UTI test, no malignant cells, kidney stone in ureter, urinary urgency, bladder biopsy | Patient: I just had a series of tests because I had blood in my urine for one week. The urologist did a UTI test and found no infection. He also did a urine cytology at the same time and found no malignant cells. Then today I did a CT Scan which showed only a very small kidney stone in the right ureter , and then a cys... | Doctor: HelloThanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have urgency for urination with hematuria and being investigated .Your CT Scan shows stone in the Rt ureter and cystoscopic examination revealed area of congestion in bladder ( Cystitis) and he has taken biopsy of the bladder... |
Description: Suggest cream to reduce scars on face of a child | Patient: my son is 4 years old, he had atopic eczema at the age of 18 months old (only on the face) and because of a wrong prescription/treatment, he has a scar on his face (similar to an acne scar/hole). He's doing very well now, healthy and does not take any medicines. The dermatologist suggested a feeling once the s... | Doctor: Hi...Mederma cream is supposed to reduce the Scars formed due to any reason like pimples or eczema or injury. I suggest you use this cream and see results after 4 to 6 weeks.Regards - Dr. Sumanth |
Description: What causes pain in buttock area during pregnancy? | Patient: I am 33 weeks pregnant and yesterday morning I started getting a sharp pain in my buttox area. it comes and goes during the day, but when it does come, it is unexpected and It makes me jump and it is a very sharp pain when it does happen. it also feels like I am constipated and need to make stool, but I don't ... | Doctor: Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Pain in your buttocks is likely caused by compression of nerves in your pelvis by the growing baby. The position of the head or a sharp body part (like a knee) can hit your sciatic nerve, which exits your pelvis in an area near your lower buttcoks.Lying down and elevating ... |
Description: Are there any side effects of taking Ramipril 75mg everyday? | Patient: my mum is 85 and on 10ml ramipril for over fve years thyriod 75 mg each day, she is experiencing when eating feeling very hot, also more troubling is headache dizzness each time i move her onto the commode she cannot walk well she has spondpylosis, these syptoms of headach etc are happening after lunchtime un... | Doctor: hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.you must check BP of your mom while she has these complaints,if you find that her BP is on lower side then you should discuss with your treating doctor for lowering dose of Ramipril.Otherwise these symptoms may be due to other cause like cerebral insuffi... |
Description: Baby diagnosed with urinary infection. On antibiotics. Blood tests normal. Serious internal problem? | Patient: Hi Mr Stephen, My little baby boy was born in Norway on the 5th of dec 2012 is about 2 months old.He was recently diagnosed with urine infection and is on an antibiotic course for 1 week.He had a fever about 38c but the blood tests came normal. He was admitted in the hospital for a day where they started his c... | Doctor: HiThanks for the query.It is not very common for young boy to get a urine infection.It may be a sign of underlying structural problem in the urinary tract. The most common of these is VUR which means urine going upwards in the kidneys.So the urine test has to be repeated and if there is evidence of infection ag... |
Description: What is the treatment for stress and BP in a 19 year old boy? | Patient: Concerned about my son s BP. He is a 19-year old athlete ... plays football & throws for track in small town college (about 2 hours away from home). He is 6 1 and weighs approximately 250 lbs. He had several black out episodes during his weight lifting this week. The trainers have been checking BP daily. Fairl... | Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. His trainers could be right. When our body is in the influence of exercise, it is natural that the blood pressure reads on the upper side. You are concerned about your son's BP. At the same time, is your son worried? I... |
Description: Infertility, biopsy tissues not working. Next steps to improve fertility? | Patient: in biopsy tissues did not work what i have do ? is there any thing to help me i wish to be father now i am 31 year of age | Doctor: Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read your query & I understand your concerns. If you have no sperms in biopsy tissue then you must be suffering from azoospermia. I request you to consult an infertility specialist for donor sperm insemination option. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any fo... |
Description: Does cortisone injections cause a fast metabolism? | Patient: I have had two ESI injections In November 2011 within 13 days of each other. After the second injection I gained 10 pounds within a week, I am 120 pounds and have been consistent with that for 20 years and before that I weighed less. I am 5 6 and 46 years old with exercise as part of my life. I have always had... | Doctor: Hello,Cortisone half life 6-8 hours. Three to four half lives 95% of the drug is metabolise and excreted. Don't worry present condition may be due to some other endocrinal problems. Please consult with your endocrinologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. ... |
Description: Suggest remedies for blocked fallopian tubes | Patient: Hello doctor,my both fallopian tubes are blocked and cannot conceive naturally only option given ivf. But we cannot afford cost of treatment .peariods are regular 30-32 days .so now I want if some thing in traditional Ayurveda is there to unblock the fallopian tubs and to conceive naturally and medicinal direc... | Doctor: **1. since not able to conceive, but as periods are regular, thus hopefully ovulation is also regular, and if diagnosis is through investigation [ultrasound] then check up with Gynecologist is necessary to rule out any other concomitant pathology.2. As you have not mentioned your age, but it can be deduce from... |
Description: What causes elevated lymphocytes in blood test? | Patient: Hi Doctor, I have undergone Blood Test recently as part of general check-up. The reports tell that i have 42.8% Neutrophils, 45.5% of Lymphocytes, 4.2% of Monocytes, 7.3% of Eosinophils and 0.2% of Basophils. Total WBC is 9970/cumm. PCV 37.7%. RBC count 4.6million/cumm. Is this result normal? because i counld ... | Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lymphocytes and eosinophil count is slightly higher. But it is considered as normal variation if you don't have any symptoms. Many healthy people have this count without any disease or abnormality so don't worry about your count. ... |
Description: Suggest remedy for loose tooth and difficulty while eating | Patient: I had this problem about thirty years ago. i constantly swallowing. he called it farenchittis I'm not sure. but he gave suddafad/ but I''m sure. but i think i am panicing because i have a loose tooth and i can't get it out and i can't eat anything soild right now. I can't aford a dentist right now. | Doctor: Thnakd for uisng health care Magic.Read your query.Loose tooth has usually nothing to do with pharyngitis. This can be due to periodontal reason ( if you have not been maintaining your teeth well).I would advice you to stop panicking and visit your local dentist(do not try to remove it yourself as you may end ... |
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