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Am I having dizziness as a side effect of a cervical spine steroid injection? i am suffering from intermittent but severe dizziness after receiving a cervical spine steroid injection over a month ago. It scaring me with all the trouble with the lab that sent out the tainted steroids. My doctor claims that she did not use that lot , but I am suspect - what should I do?
Hello, The blood vessels that supply the inner ears and the parts of the brain that are connected with the balance of the body pass through the cervical vertebrae. Cervical spondylosis which is the usual cause of the pain in that region for which you received the steroid injection also affects these blood vessels and causes alteration in the blood flow which results in dizziness. Physiotherapy along with the use of certain medicines will reduce this dizziness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist
Tubes blocked after the treatment for tuberculosis. Trying to conceive. Any treatment other than IVF? hi i have both the tubes blocked. My fertilty splectist said its because of tuberculosis treatment in which i have taken medicine ti cure tuberculosis. I have taken IVF treatment and blessed with one son. Now for second one I don't want to go for the same IVF . Now my query is there in other way for pregnancy other than IVF.
Hello Thanks for your query. Normally, tubal block is an irreversible process. SOmetimes, tubercular adhesions and pathology regresses to a great extent after the complete course of treatment. If you had one pregnancy through IVF, chances are high that you would need another attempt at IVF. You could go for a repeat laparoscopy to diagnose whether the fallopian tubes are patent or not. If the tubes are still blocked, you would be advised repeat IVF again. Be positive and go alongwith the medical opinion Take care.
Has stage4 TNC with metastasis to lungs, throat, brain, hip. Bedridden. Choosing hip replacement surgery. Opinion? My sister in law has Stage 4 TNC, Grade III, mets in lungs, throat and brain, most recently found in left hip. She is bedridden now due to pain in back (from lungs) and in hip from cancer . She is 48 years old. She is choosing to do the hip replacement as she believes it will relieve her hip pain and keep her from being in a wheelchair the rest of her life. We are concerned as to whether the risk of surgery is worth the hip replacement. Oncologist estimates 3-4 months survival without chemo and with chemo, if she reacts most favorably, up to 2 years. Any opinion?
Dear Ma'am, Sorry to hear about your sister-in law's problem. Triple negative cancer is a bad disease to have and is usually has a bad prognosis. In her case with the extensive mets present all over the body, it is not advisable to go for such an extensive surgery (hip replacement). The healing power of the body is also affected in cancer and the body might not be able to sustain such a procedure. It is better that she receives chemotherapy and radiotherapy can bed given to the sites (bones) where she is having pain. Hoping for the best. Rohan Khandelwal Breast Surgeon
What causes abdomen pain and headaches in a 7 year old? 7 year old boy complaing of stomach ache and headache. He has had these symptoms on and off for 5 days. At times his appetite is fine, but other times, like now, he doesn't want to eat anything. His belly looks bloated and he complains that it hurts in the middle of his belly.
Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Some stomach Infection to be suspected along with mild fever.Hope the query is answered.Thanks
What causes blood in urine? I had a skin biopsy and it was demined that I have Vacuities. Although I ve only gotten the rash about 4 times I recently had 3 urine tests that are showing trace amounts of blood and protein in the past 2 months. I have now been referred to a nephrologist that I cant see for about 3-4 weeks and no one really seems too concerned except for me. I do have Celiacs as well and that caused a rash as well. Been gluten free since Oct 2013. I can see white floaties in my urine and try to drink plenty of water. Ive read that the kidneys can be involved so Im scared. They say I don t have to avoid anything (eating, drinking and so on) but again Im concerned. What will be the next logical step for my new doctor so I can be prepared?
Dear Patient,do you have more details on your skin biopsy? Was I T IgA positive? Your kidneys may be affected by Schonlein Henoch purpura, ANCA vasculitis or a so called monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance. Do a complete immunological test including C3, C4, ANA, ENZA, IgG, IgA, IgM, Kappa and Lambda free light chains (serum) and total light chains in urines, SPEP, UPEP, total 24h proteinuria and albuminuria, HBV, HCV. This is a basic screening that gives us lots of information of what is going on. Then, if your renal function is good and you have only mild urinary signs of activity, you can delay a renal biopsy, that otherwise is mandatory. Let me know,
What causes shortness of breath and pain above ribs? hi im 14 years old and mum said im eating to much cheese and i need to go on a good dieat becase my dad has a veary bad heart and since i have been eating alot of cheese i have shortness of breath and pains ubove my ribes i haveent told my mum about it becase she worryes to much what can i do to fix it plz help
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. At your age of 14 years, shortness of breath and chest pain are mostly due to lung pathology. But since you are having strong positive family history of heart disease in father and you are eating too much cheese (cholesterol), first get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system to rule out lung pathology. Better to avoid excessive cheese in diet and start regular exercise.Dont worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Suggest treatment for elevated values of paratyphi A, B and C Please doctor can you inteprete the result of my widal test for me. My result shows S. Typhi D (O Antigent 1/180, and H antigent is 1/20). S. Paratyphi A (O Antigent 1/160, and H antigent is 1/20). S. Paratyphi B (O Antigent 1/160, and H antigent is 1/80) while S. Paratyphi C shows (O Antigent 1/80, and H antigent is 1/160). Was sound malayria and typoid few weeks ago and put on medication before the test, have taken full treatment for malayria and few antibiotics were taken, but still feeling abnormal, a week after i went for widal test and above is the result, what is my status doctor and ur recommendastions???? Regards Adam G.K
Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that you have Salmonella paratyphi infection or paratyphoid fever. You should think of antibiotics like moxifloxacin for about fifteen day under your doctors guidance.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic.
What is the remedy for the swelling in the ankle due to the wasp bite? I am 26, 5'4" about 127 lbs. Yesterday I was stung on the ankle by a wasp. It was okay yesterday, a little swollen, but I iced it and elevated it. I didn't take benedryl because it makes me really drowsy. Today, it has progressively become more and more swollen and I have iced it off and on and elevated it all day. My ankle is now 2 inches larger in diameter than my other ankle. I have had no other complications. Should I go to the doctor?
Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.it is due to wasp poison and if you dont have pain or itching no need for medication as just cold compression will enough to relieve it . however for rapid releief you can take 1.Loratidine 5 mg once a day (it will not cause seation )2.Prednisolone 10mg 3 times a day on day 1, two times a day on day 2 and once a day on day 3 .treatment should be taken under clinician supervision ,hope you are satisfied with my answer . feel free to communicate if any query .regards,Dr.Manish PurohitInfectious disease specialist
Is Cortizone advisable for shoulder pain? hi i reijured my shoulder last tuesday on a bicycle and in falling landed on the same area of my right shoulder that previously injured 4 weeks back on the impact of hitting the pavement falling hard on rollerblades during execution of 360 spin had xrays taken thursday so far no word, figuring could have pulled tissue muscle and cartilege,and the rotator cup is omewhat banged up ive got a heating pad and some trammedol,would cortezone help this pain?
Hello, Cortisone injections often help inflammation. if it is predominantly damage, the cortisone might not do much. If it is mainly JUST inflammation, cortisone at worst works well for 2 to 4 weeks and often it just fixes everything. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
What causes swelling of stomach and enlarged liver? Dear Doctor, I m leo from salem, my wife gave birth to a girl baby on august 19th 2010, its a normal delivery only, its been twenty days went yesterday i noticed my child side of her stomach found swelling, we consult a doctor he says that child is lean so only the baby s liver found bigger it ll cure if baby get stout like, but i m not satisfied with his advise so kindly assist me what happened to my baby like,
Hello, This is a funny thing about little baby bodies - you can often see what's going on in them! I often tell parents that it is normal to notice, soon after feeding, that a newborn's belly is lopsided. What I mean is that it seems more full (although soft) on one side than the other. There are several reasons I think of: the liver is bigger in proportion to the baby as a newborn, their stomach muscles aren't as developed so they don't tighten and clearly "hold everything in", the baby drinks faster than she digests so you see a big stomach after feeding then it goes down, and there isn't a lot of subcutaneous fat until a few months of age, so you see and feel more in their abdomen. If your daughter is gaining and growing and having no other problems, it sounds like normal to me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker
Twinging pain on left side of lower back, difficulty walking after standing for long. Due to fall from stairs? Hi, Ive been having pain on my left-side, lower back, like a burning in my left buttock, and lots of twinges . Could I just now be feelimg the effects from falling down my basement stairs. That happened over 3 years ago? After standing on my feet , working 8 hrs, sometimes i can barely walk upright. The pain feels internal. Thanks for your input
Hello Jody,Your symptoms indicate Sciatica where the person experiences tingling, & shooting pain radiating from back of thigh to back of leg, burning sensation & lower back pain (lumbago). The symptoms get aggravated during walking & bending forward. CT & MRI scan will help to confirm the diagnosis . Jody, though possible, the pain you are experiencing now may not be directly due to the injury you experienced 3 years back. Most common cause of sciatica is slipped disc. Bed rest may help but will not cure the condition. Therapeutic benefit of drugs like Aceclofenac & Cortisone to relieve the pain & inflamation are limited because of their side effects as they need to be used for a prolonged period. Stretching exercises to relax the muscle spasms are very effective.
What causes severe fluttering sensation below the throat and chest heaviness? Yes I just experienced an acute episode of fluttering in the base of my throat, a rapid dropping feeling in my chest, SOB, although my respirations are 18/min, light headedness, while I was driving on the freeway, checked my blood pressure/heart rate when I arrived home, bp was 110/60, heart rate was 156, the feeling of being SOB, tachycardia persists, I m a hospice nurse & deal with pts with various cardiac issues but normally end stage, I have experienced this before but not this extent. It s very alarming almost a fearful feeling, joy sure if it could be a panic attack or maybe atrial flutter. What would you recommend?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that your symptoms could be related to possible cardiac arrhythmia. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: -a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound -thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction -blood electrolytes for possible imbalances -an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring for possible cardiac arrhythmia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Suffering from left side of stomach pain and mouth ulcer Iam 39years, male. Whenever iam sitting down i feel a warming kind of disturbing pain spreading out on the left hand side of the stomach. most times i cannot pinpoint the exact location. But on an occasion i feel it was spreading from my left testicle while sitting in a bus or office chair. This has not been all the time but is more frequent of recent. LHS Stomach Ultra scan reavels on two occasions that my kidney .liver. spleen and some other associated parts are okay. If standing, the pain drastically reduced but not eliminated. Also persistent back pain concentrating now at the lower left side (waist line). I have been treated for thyphoid at some times and ulcer on several occasions. I also experience erectyle dysfunction probably as a result of these and is getting worse; i dont know.. I presently have in addition sever mouth ulcer with about 5 point ulceration in my mouth and throat. I was treated with zinnat antibiotic but it didnt go. HIV test negative. Can i get help pls..
You are taking it very seriously but nothing wrong came out in your thorough investigations. You are not suffering from any disease, after all body is also like a machine & some minor harmless problem do occure to most of the people but they after getting investigated become free of anxiety of having anything serous to them but you are not coming out of it. I don't advise that you forcibly try to supress this idea of having nothing to you rather you let it come and go, do not take it seriously, take it easy, accept it as it is happening and get yourself busy in your work, suddenly without your notice you will find it is no more there now.
What is the best medicine for back pain on my spinal cord ? Hi,the other day I started to bend over and I felt my back tweek...its been hurting for 3 days now..an intense pain on the right side just above my hip,but towards the spine...just wondering if I pinched a nerve or if there is something I can do at home,with out pills from a doctor ,to help fix my pain.
And also...when I touch my chin to my chest..it pulls it where it hurts even more..like a 7 on a pain scale.
What causes numbness in left arm after gallbladder removal? I had my gallbladder removed on Thursday. I am 150 lbs 5 7 28 yr old female with no prior abdominal surgeries. Ever since my surgery, my left arm frequently falls asleep. I am not lying on it. Is this a cause for concern? Medications: Loestrin Fe24 (birth control pill)
Hi, There is no relation between your surgery and your left arm, you should ask about nerve conduction test to see if there is any problem with it. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
What could be small lump right under my jaw line? Hi I got a small lump as small as a pea right under my jaw line, it moves around I can drag it too my cheek and stuff, I've been really worried, as now I got a small throat, people been telling me it's a glan or a sits, but could do with some doctors help
Nothing to worry Jus below the jaw line is the Submandibular Lymph node. It is present for every individual. It is usualy enlarged in case of any infections in mouth like dental caries etc. Show your dentisit once if you have good oral hygeine. Brush daily twice and use listerine mouth Gargle.
Suggest medication for autism My son is 4 years old, 50 pounds and was diagnosed with Autism in January 2001. We have taken him off of dairy over the last week and swithced him to rice milk. Around this same time we noticed pink circles around both of his eyes. The only known food allergies he has are to some tree nuts (all except for almonds and Brazil nuts). We do not let him eat any kind of nuts, even those he is not allergic to.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As such there is no restriction of any food in kids with autism unless he is allergic, but a good healthy food definitely improves his health. But a child requires interventional program in fact American Academy of Pediatrics recommends at least 25 hours of therapy per week with parental training.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shivtej N
What causes itchy red rashes in a 16 month old? We have a 16 month old baby. She has been suffering from serious allergy for last 3/4 months. Her skin gets red as rash. It itches heavily. She feels discomfort in sleeping. Sleeping does not look like sound. Would you please suggest us what we should do now? It is mentioned here that I, the father of the baby have acute allergy from my age 23.
Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. By what you quote I feel that it could be eczema. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Suggest treatment for cold allergy in a 6 years old child My daughter who is 6 and a half is a competitive swimmer...she has been detected with allergic cold and has been put on metatop nasal spray for 3 months ...I want to know is it safe for such a small child to be on steroid for such a long time and how safe is it to continue swimming..thanks
Hi.... Usage of metatop like this is justified, based on the severity of the symptoms of your kid. If she's falling under the category of moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis then it is perfectly justified. But in medicine befire administering any drug the physician will evaluate the risk benefit ratio and take a decision based on a fine balance. So trust your doctor and continue the medication as he or she has suggested.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
How to get a piece of glass out of my foot which got stuck 1.5 years ago? A year and a half ago i broke my french press and glass shattered everywhere. When I was cleaning it up a small piece of glass got stuck on the top part of my foot very close to my ankle. It still has not come out. It moves every day especially when I exercise. Recently its been getting stuck in my ankle and some tissue/muscle. Its been swelling and hurts more than usual. I already went to a doctor that said he would probably tear my foot up trying to get it and still may not be able to get it out. How do I get this out?
Local exploration and removal is of choice for any foreign body. A check xray of ankle is required before exploring to localize it.
What causes numbness and pain in arm? hi my name is ArminI have been feeling this stange numb pain running down my right arm for the past few weeks. It almost feels like i have slept on it overnight, however its been getting worst within the past week and noticed that when my right arm is not active i feel it more. Could you perhaps lead me into the right direction or would you have any advice that you help me.Regards
Dear Armin,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:1. Paraspinal spasm & compression of nerve fibers at the Cervico-dorsal region.2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level.Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.X ray and MRI of Cervico-dorsal region may be required to detect any nerve compression.Wishing you a Good Health.Take care.
Suggest treatment for diarrhea , fatigue and high blood pressure No energy - fatigue Had severe diarehha for two days and ate very little. Have dark stools, but they are no longer watery. Have eliminated nuts, berries and raisins from diet thinking it might be from diverticulitis. Have blood pressure problems - which I am prescribed Lisinopril/hydrocloothiazide 20/25 and because of the illness with diareaha my blood pressure is running 110/81 . I feel slowed, am 66 years old and have had history of colon cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure and high heart rate. My last colonoscopy was October 2014.
Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that dark stools are very concerning about a gastro intestinal hemorrhage (related to diverticulitis or any other disorders). Your past medical history for diverticulitis and colon cancer could be related to these symptoms. But a common viral gastro enteritis as the cause of this symptomatology can not be excluded. I recommend consulting with your gastroenterologist for a careful physical examination, an abdominal ultrasound, a stool analysis, some lab blood tests including: a complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, CEA, CA19.9 (tumor antigenes), etc. A GI endoscopy is necessary to exlude possible lesions of the digestive tract if suspicions are raised. Meanwhile, I agree with your decision to temporary reduce the antihypertesive drugs doses (because of low blood pressure and dehydration) and take plenty of fluids. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri
How can numbness of arms be treated? hi, ok. yesterday i was choking yesterday couldnt get it to go down with water which happens alot to me but was different is i got pin and needle sensation right on my spine and everything went dark for like a sec. today i m feeling numbness in both cheeks and my left arm feels like i been laying on it
Hi, As you have suffered with choking recently and have pin and needle sensation which is on your spine and now for cheeks i think the cranial nerve functions are getting disturbed every now and then due to some trouble in the body. You need to fix up an appointment with a physician and get the physical examination done. Cranial nerve testing is easy clinical process and if anything else if there as a differential diagnosis during the clinical examination then tests related to it might be advised. Having this numbness, tingling, needles etc sensation shouldn't be ignored and have to take a wise decision for the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
Suggest precautions post renal transplantation My name is Hariharan T R having undergone renal transplantation about 7 years back. . I have got full guidance and under strict supervisory from my doctor during every 3 months. What are the necessary precautions I need to take post renal transplantation.
Never stop immunosuppressionAvoid untidy and unhygienic environmentMaintain good personal hygieneNormal activity is recommendedCheck Total WBC count, Urea and Creatinine at least once in 15 days.
What causes small red spots on tongue? I kissed a couple girls last night with tongue. I now have small red dots and white papillae on the base of my tongue. There is a strange after taste as well. It hasn't been 24 hours since our tongues contacted. What is this? Is this an early sign of an std ?
HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this is not the STD but this could be due to friction only this is kind of trauma, wait for couple of days this would come around if this does not then this need to be seen clinically, take care, have a nice day.
What does Hb 131 in a hematocrit test mean ? what does it mean if I have a result of 131 in my Hemoglobin test, 0.39 on my Hematocrit test, 15.4 white blood cell result, 342 platelet count, 0.76 Neutrophil, 0.19 Lymophocyte and 0.05 Monocyte. And in my Urinalysis I received these results Color: yellow, Transparency: turbid, Specific Gravity 1.013, pH:6.0, Glucose: negative, and Protein (+1). I am 27 years old Female. And these results are a requirement for my work.
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your hemoglobin is 13.1 gm. It is normal. Same way your Total wbc count is slightly higher. Your differential count shows slight increase in neutrophil. Your platelet count is normal. Your urine analysis report is normal. Overall if you don't have any symptoms then no need to worry. your results are acceptable. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
What causes sore lump below the belly button? A few days ago I found a small lump about 3 or 4 inches below my belly button. The first day it was painful but now it is not it is also a bit smaller. It does not move and is about the size of a bb. There is also some discoloration like bruising. What could this be. Should I see a doctor right away?
Hi.This may be due to cellulitis of the abdominal wall. Get checked by the Surgeon to confirm the diagnosis, get a proper course of antibiotic treatment and incision and drainage operation if need be,. You can get this confirmed by high resolution ultrasonography too.
Suggest treatment for severe Dementia in a 78 year old female Re: my mother. 78 y/o white female. medically healthy. went from normal affect to sleeping all day and night with significant short term memory issues. Neurologist dx severe dementia and rx Aricept and Numenda.... no improvement noted. Any suggestions?
Donepezil (aricep) and Memantine (Namanda) are drugs used specially in alzheimer disease. its less effective in other kind of dementias. And the effect is improvement in memory to some extent in initial stages and for 1-2 years. Theafter there is decline in memory depending on neurodegeneration in brain.
How i can improve immunity to rubella infection hi I am 31 years old, married 8 months ago, and I am planning now to get pregnant, but i discover that i have no immunity to rubella as my rubella IgG is negative but i know that i had taken my MMR vaccine while I am child ! so now some advise me to take the vaccine and postpone the pregnancy for 2 months (which i dont want to) and other advise me not to take the vaccine until after my first delivery ! so what is better, need your help. thanks
Hello, Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern. Your blood test is Negative for rubella IgG which suggests susceptibility to the disease. Standard guidelines say that you need to get vaccinated for rubella at least a month before you get pregnant. This is for the good of your baby. Rubella during pregnancy may lead to serious congenital malformations which you may be already aware of. My advice would be to get vaccine and also confirm immunity before getting pregnant. Hope this will be helpful. Thanks for your question. All the best.
Q. Does the pregnancy look normal or not from this USG report? Hello doctor, I am attaching my wife's prescription and test results. We would like to know whether the pregnancy will be normal or not. Please help.
Hi. The ultrasound (attachment removed to protect patient identity) suggests six weeks gestation with non-visible fetal node. Revert back after repeat ultrasound to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
Suggest treatment for skin rashes and itching around genital and thigh I am 27, 5"11, 84 kg and of good health. I recently got gonorrhea, in Nov 2011 and was treated. 2-3 weeks ago a rash developed around my genitals and thighs. It is a bit raised, red, scaly, itchy and the skin has broken in some parts and a smelly discharge is produced. I also itch a lot in my anal area. I have used Fluconazole thinking its Thrus but no success, I used a cream Bepanthen plus but it was not much help. I am currently using Talc which is keeping it in control, just. Can you be of help?
Hi, It seems to be a fungal infection. I would recommend you to apply clotrimazole cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetirizine 10 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. This should resolve your problem.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
How to treat Cervical cancer, Chronic fatigue and Kidney infection? If there is a doctor that can help me with the numerous diagnosis I ve received since I was around 24.... Now 47... I would call it a medical miracle and be extremely grateful and blessed. I need a little hope to keep searching for answers to the different illnesses known and unknown that I ve had and some that seem to be new. After a follow up with my liver specialist today, my heart is heavy. I m tired. 1986, & 1989, hemorrhaged within 20 minutes after giving birth. I went into shock, had a direct line inserted into my neck....to get blood to me. I lost twice the amount the body has and the doctors could not figure out where I was bleeding. I survived.... 2 beautiful daughters, 24 & 27. Again at 27 I had a radical hysterectomy....cervical cancer. This is a list of other diagnosis I ve been given: Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia Battled and still do....serious depression, anxiety, OCD and hospitalized to get meds right Kidney infection that wasn t diagnosed until I had been in hospital for a week Pneumonia after my doctor at that time took X-rays and said I just needed different antibiotics.... Hospitalized for 2 weeks with pneumonia, and went home with oxygen for about a month Severe pain and put on hydrocodone Been to pain specialist that gave injections in my spine every 2 weeks ....steroids Lost feeling in legs for about 10 min while at hospital to get X-rays Migraines... About 6-8 yrs ago, so severe I was in hospital for pain shot...although I was giving myself Imitrex shots During scans, mri s etc, I was diagnosed with hep c ( has to be a blood transfusion) have had 3 biopsies, and taken interferon 3 times and pegulated for a week. It caused me to be suicidal. Dr says chronic with scarring... Enzymes to date are 19,000,000. Approx 5 yrs ago, an accidental finding of polyps on thyroid. One biopsied & benign other polyps I was put on synthroid for hypo for few months only.... Not anymore Terrible pain in hands, feet, hip, RA factor was 200+, rheumatologist says not RA Was being tested for MS. The 1st neurologist said I had lesions, but hesitant to diagnose MS I had been having feet tingling, tremendous sweating and hormones don t help, sheet in front of eyes twice, lasting 5 min and less, dry skin hair..... Hair is coming out as of about 3 months ago. Very noticeable now Dallas neurologist specializing in MS, said not MS but lesions (maybe migraines) Off balance, fallen several
You can opt for Homoeopathic mode of management.As Homoeopathy is side effectless and very mild to act in oncological cases where immunity gets very heavily deranged.Homoeopathy treatment needs a thorough Case taking to select proper Medicine which needs thorough detailed Case history and reports.
What causes nausea, sweating, muscular pain and weakness with malaria? My brother is 15 years old, 5feet and 3 inches long, weighs about 40 Kg. he is suffering from fever for the last 14-15 days of irregular nature which occurs with gap of 1-2 days. he has taken full course of at least 3-4 antibiotics along with larigo for malaria. For the past one week he is complaining of nausea, sweating,muscular pain in shoulders and extreme weakness.. he has been given injection alpha beta arteether since tomorrow by the doctor... please let me know if there is any possibility that he is having cerebral malaria.
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.No it won't be malaria and not at all the cerebral malaria.Cerebral malaria is very serious and life threatening condition which requires immediate hospitalisarion. Patient may become unconscious.I want to suggest you that you should look for other causes of such a condition like dengue, tuberculosis.Nausea and vomitif is because of the malaria treatment. You can take the pantoprazole for this acidity your vomiting can be cleared soon.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM.
Can missing depo provera birth control shot result on pregnancy? i am on the depo provera birth control shot and i was having sex alot during it and the first couple weeks and he never once pulled out. and my sto,mach hurts and i have been bleeding like spotting for the whole time i have been taking it, could i pregant?
Hi.. the effect of depoprovera last for 3 months.. After 3 months there is chance of pregnancy.. If your shot had crossed 3 months it would be better to get a pregnancy test.. Hope I have answered your query. Good day.
What steps should be taken after surgery for blood clot in brain? hello Dr, My grandpa met with an accident before 3months and surgery is done for blood clot in brain.. now he is fine but sometimes he is not feeling well and cant talk well.. even GOOD KNIGHT smell and coffee makes him fainting.. we dont know what to do.. please give instruction for DONT's and DO's..
Recovery in brain pathology takes time contrary to other body organs. Continue conservative measures in for of good nutrition, posture care, physiotherapy, bowel bladder care. Continue anti epileptic medications prescribed by your surgeon. If patient is diabetic and hypertensive then monitor BP and Blood sugar.Hope my answer will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction my husband can not come often , when he feels it may happen it suddenly stops,he says it,s like that sneeze you think your going to have and then nothing,we have a very healthly sex life and often, it would make this so much more pleasureable for him,can you help us,....thanks...loving wife
Dear,your complaints are suggestive of orgasm related sexual dysfunction.The associated conditions such as medications if any, depression, lifestyle related stress, addiction, etc. needs to be explored.To suggest you any I would say the complaints require detailed comprehensive work up. I suggest an appoint with a local sexologist or psychiatrist would be helpful.Thank you.
Q. I am a cook. Please suggest balanced diet ideas for the elders. Hello doctor, I am a cook with meals on wheels and I would like to get some well-balanced meal ideas for the elderly I cook for. I have people with diabetes, EBS, diverticulitis, and high blood pressure. Please suggest.
Hi. Good to know the profession you have chosen. Ideally, you can keep a dietician for more help and meal planning, as she will plan the diet according to requirements and budget and considering company development. These tips may be helpful. 1. Choose good carbs, not no carbs. Whole grains are your best bet. 2. Pay attention to the protein package. Fish, poultry, nuts, and beans are the best choices. 3. Choose foods with healthy fats, limit foods high in saturated fat, and avoid foods with trans fat. Plant oils, nuts, and fish are the healthiest sources. 4. Choose a fiber-filled diet, rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. 5. Include more vegetables and fruits. Go for color and variety dark green, yellow, orange, and red. 6. Calcium is important. But milk is not the only, or even best, source includes almonds, dates, nuts and seeds. 7. Water is best to quench your thirst. Skip the sugary drinks, and go easy on the milk and juice. 8. Eating less salt is good for everyone’s health. Choose more fresh foods and fewer processed foods. 9. Moderate drinking can be healthy, but not for everyone. You must weigh the benefits and risks. 10. A daily multivitamin is a great nutrition insurance policy. Some extra vitamin D may add an extra health boost. I hope this helps.
What causes lump on shoulder with pain in spine? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a lump on my shoulder and the pain keeps on migrating to my spine and pain when I move my left arm or turn my neck to the left, very painful when I wake up or sitting on th couch, is this problem stress related?.
hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. it could also be other types of tumor lesions which is best evaluated clinically. further diagnostics (such as imaging) and management (medical and surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye
Itchy reddish spots on the skin . Reason? I Have Red Dots That Appear And Disapear Randomly, They Seem To Be Connected With Changes In Heat And Cold . It Depends On How Hot Or Cold It Is, Sometimes Ill Get As Little As Ten To As Most As Uncountable. They Vary In Size And Itch Sometimes. Doesnt Matter On The Temp They Always Produce Heat Even If Its Really Hot Out. Once I Went To The Doctor For It They Said They Didnt Know, But My Skin Was Extremely Sensative And That They Didnt Know What It Was.
Hi Dear, i can imagine the situation when a doctor say they didnt know what it was :) But anyways i have gathered from your question is that you are definitely suffering from Urticaria it will need a formal discusion to reach to a final type of it but i think cold or cholinergic urticarias must be differentiated at this point. You have to do some labs aswel like a FBC,LFTS and a Urine R/E. But the good news is you can use certain anti histamines in the meanwhile like Tablet Fexofenadine 180mg daily in the day and Tablet Zyrtec 10 mg in the night for atleast 2-4 weeks before you come up with your results. Dont get so hopeless just try to discuss it with a dermatologist that could it be certain type of urticaria and then i am sure he ll manage from there, all the best
Is systone effective in curing kidney stones? Is medicine a substitute for surgery in case of kidney stone ?Hi. doctor , I have a stone in my kidney about 12 mm size and i showed to one urologist he said he will check through laser and destroy it. I AM afraid i told him to give medications instead of surgery . He gave me medicines like MagAsorb(2 tablets twice daily) with No-URIC(1 tablets 2 times daily). My advice is that do it really help with this medications. I have heard of systone(himalaya) do this will help easily with enough water to pass by. Pleasem, advice.... THANKYOU very Much
HiI would suggest you take the advice of your Urologist. A 12mm stone is unlikely to get out spontaneously except in the rare event of it being a completely uric acid stone. I doubt if cystone will help. It is more likely to be useful for stones less than 7mm.Hope I have been of help.
Suggest remedy for lower abdominal cramps I am a male, at the age of 16 and i have a very tense, cramping pain in my lower abdominal, torso area. The pain leads from there to my testicles with a painful throbbong. It almost feels like some kicked me inbetween the legs, and the groin and basicaly twisted my privates. it is very sore to touch, like sitting in a seat, or walking, and standing straight up is painful for that lower abdominal area. If it helps, i have not been sexually actice or anything like that, and that i know of, i havent literally been hit in the groin. Now, i did have a prolonged boner last night, as i was with my girlfriend. because of my age, i still cant really control that. But if this soundls like anything that you could i dentify or just help me find releif to i would be much grateful.
Hi.Thanks for your query.Consult an Urologist and get Ultrasonography and color doppler done urgently to rule out or confirm torsion of the testis , if present you need urgent surgery. Give scrotal support and rush to the ER and consult an Urologist.
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine? Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance.
Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
Reason for chest pain suddenly when running or jumping? Me and my brother were jumping on the trampolin day and my chest suddenly started hurting it happened to my brother the other day, it is a sharp pain that feels kinda like when you run for a long time only in the chest and even taking a break for a week i try and jump again then it starts immediatly and it hurts but i dont want to stop so can you help
chest pain on exertion can happen in peptic ulcer , gastritis , angina and many other diseases.in younger age groups hiatus, peptic ulcer are a common causeangina usually occurs by 45 or aboveyou can consult a pulmonologist who can guide you and start you on some proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole once daily before meals he can also get a chest xray done to rule out other organic diseasesthanks/ regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless u with good health
What is the treatment for pain in the leg , thigh and buttock? I ve been experiencing leg pain in my inner thigh, buttocks & sometimes the back of my leg. I noticed a few days ago a lump on my inner thigh just below the groin. It hurts when I touch it. When I drive or sit @ work & get up to walk, I limp from pain.
Here you need to get it checked what kind of lump it is. May need to under go for excision and biopsy too. So go ahead and check it with proper. Medical treatment and based on biopsy report only we can come to know what to do next. If it is a normal lump then will be fine in few days but if it is related to any benign or malignant lump then need to do proper management. Hope this was useful for you. Take care.
Q. As soon as I go out, why do I get red rashes in the ear canal? Hello doctor, I have had ear problems now for a long time. The problems occur when I am outside in the fresh air, even for a short period. As soon as I am outside in fresh air, I get red spotted rash in the ear canal that eventually secrete some fluid. After a while, it gets filled with so much fluid that the doctor has to suck out all of the secretions, as the ear canal gets plugged. My ENT doctors do not have any suggestion on this matter. Do you have any idea on what this might be? Thank you.
Hello. Your problem does appear rare. Can you help me with more details on it? If you provide me answers for these, it will help me make a definitive diagnosis. I will help find a solution to your problem. Revert with more information to an ENT otolaryngologist online -->
Q. My Hb is 8 to 9 with normal MCV and spleen enlargement. Please advice. Hello doctor, My Hb is 8 to 9 always, and MCV is on the normal range, on CBC. I have enlarged spleen (moderate to severe) since childhood and chronic since then. I have a history of blood transfusions but had transfused only 6 to 7 times. My brother has the same problem with the same symptoms also. He is 31, and I am 34 years old. My mother is anemic with Hb 7.5 to 9.0 always, with normal MCV on CBC. She is 51 years old. Father has normal HB 14 always.
Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. You have to rule out iron deficiency anemia and hemolytic anemia in your case. You need to investigate further as follow. You can revert with reports once done.If you have hemolytic anemia than hemoglobin level usually remains in the borderline range.If your above reports suggest towards iron deficiency anemia than iron tablet will recover your anemia completely. So revert with reports once done. Meanwhile, you can be prescribed ferrous ascorbate tablet for your anemia.I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Can clomid usage increase PSA levels? 45 year old healthy male with low test, my doctor put me on testim gel for 2.5 years and didn t check my psa levels for 2 years. when he did check it went from 0.34 to 4.1 . He took me off testim and had me tested for 4 consecutive months where my numbers went down from 4.1 to 2.7 to 2.1 to 1.8 to 1.6 where it has stayed. after doing some research I asked him to put me on clomid since he took me off testim cold turkey and I am now suffering all sorts of withdrawal symtoms. I guess my question is do you believe clomid can raise my psa or cause prostate cancer. thank you
Higreetings. What was the reason for low testosterone ? Do you have any other medical problems ? Any issues with testicles or hormones.? I presume that there must have been a reason for low testosterone and hence you were prescribed.NOW,clomifene can increase a pituitary hormone called LH which indirectly can stimulate testis to produce more testosterone if your LH was low previously .There should have been a low response from your pituitary gland and clomifene would have stimulated it.This possibility can be confirmed by testing your testosterone. hope you are convinced. Regards
What cause hot flash on face in a diabetic? My 91 year old father complains that hid face gets really hot when he lays down (especially on his right side). He can t sleep so sits up on his recliner most of the night. Has gone on for months. History or diabetes (on insulin), atrial fib, pacemaker, bladder/prostate cancer.
Most commonly, they arise as a result of a dramatic drop in testosterone levels in men who have their testes surgically removed (as part of the treatment for prostate cancer) or who are taking medications that counteract the effects of testosterone.
How to remove smegma completely from child s penis? my son is 6 years old. he is uncircumcised and has smegma. i took him to the doctors and he was able to fully retract his penis and remove most of the smegma. my son still has smegma left but his penis is swollen and it really hurts him. what can i do to get rid of the remaining smegma and how much longer will it pain him?
DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You should not attempt to remove the left over smegma now. The swollen penis needs to be attended now and give some rest to the penis. After a week or so, you can slowly try removing the left over smegma. Can be done easily with the help of bathing soap foam.The child should be given strict instructions to move the foreskin back (as much it goes) and forth every day at least once while taking bath. Once the child makes it a habit, within a month the foreskin usually becomes enough elastic so as to make the movement comfortable and lasting. If he is not complying, you should supervise. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care.
Sharp pain in the lower abdomen. Was treated for yeast infection in the recent past. Are these related? Hallo Doctor, Recently like 3 months i have been experiencing a needle like sharp pain in the right side under the abdomen .This i only feel it when i bend mostly when applying oil to my right leg. It is worth to mention that i had a yeast infection which i treated recently with medicine described by the Gynecologist . the pain only comes when i bent and immediately i stand it disappears. what could be the cause?
Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M. Forum. You had a yeast infection and got treated, Now you are getting pain in the right lower abdomen only when you bend to apply oil to the leg since 3 months. Relieved when you become straight. it appears to be a pain due to stretch, or pressure. It appears to be due to hernia, or stone in the ureter, or may be in the hip joint. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may have to take M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.
Suggest treatment for ankle sprain Hi, sprained my ankle a week ago and it appears to be healing but I had a lot of black and blue under my ankle but that went away for about two day. Now my toes are black and blue. Is this something I should be concerned with or just part of the healing process?
Hi,Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection .The bleeding that occurs result in hematoma collection. Over a period of time, as hematoma resolves it cause local skin symptoms around the hematoma. Continue ice application,and thrombhophobe ointment may help.Use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling.Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.
How to regain skin fairness through home remedies? i used to be a fairer person last time..but now sadly i m the darkest family member in my family due to sun exposure and usage of many creams..i really need to retain my fairness..i would be thankful to you if you can tell me some simple and most effective home remedies...
Hai,take 4- 5 liters of water every daywash your face twice or thrice day. Depends on outside work.use aloe vera face wash .apply Multani mitti powder mixed with butter milk once in a week.apply yogurt on alternate days.and gentle massage will olive oil before bath in the morning once in a week,to improve the blood supply and tone of the facial muscle.use herbal sunscreen cream to protect your skin from sun and pollution.thank youhope i answered your query
What caused severe chest pain while swallowing following transperineal implantation? Hi. I had a general anesthetic for an ultrasound guided transperineal implantation of radio-iodine seeds two days ago. That evening when I resumed eating, I almost immediately experienced very severe pain in my chest on swallowing,and, indeed was unable to swallow, as even a teaspoonful of water or my own saliva was regurgitated. This pain became worse and was the most severe I have ever experienced. After a couple of hours it eased and is only a slight soreness on swallowing now. The expert staff at the hospital treated it with diligence,and, being chest pain, checked for heart problems ( ecg, cardiac enzyme blood tests etc. ). No result there. I felt it was esophageal pain/esophageal sphincter contraction, and as intubation was only in the trachea-caused by the G.A.? The guess by the staff was esophageal spasm caused by something in the G.A., but not sure. Would appreciate your advice. Many thanks. John Lannen. Pharmacist. 170cms/75k.
it's most probably esophageal originating pain mostly esophageal spasm or stricturekindly go for upper gastro esophageal endoscopy Or tab panyoprazole 40 mg od for 1 month
What could frequent heart palpitations indicate? ive been having heart palpatations for about a year now, seemed to be worse when smoking but have quit now for 5 days and still having palpatations and discomfort. been to hospital over it before ekg was fine but still having the issues do you have any insight on what could be wrong
HI There After reading the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that as smoking is one of the important cause of palpitations and you have stopped smoking so it's very good. Don not start smoking again.Now you can wait for 3 or 4 days more as your palpitations could stop by themselves. But if not then I would like to start you on low dose Beta blockers like Metoprolol. It's advisable that you should consult your cardiologist personally to get a written prescription.I wish you good health
Could the stiffness and swelling be normal after a radius ulnar fracture? radius ulnar comminuted fracture but i opt not to do surgery. cast for 7 wks and removed one wk ago but finger still cant bend fully, can t make fist and wrist super stiff esp supination got problems. still a bit swell is this normal? can I force to turn my hand upward to overcome the wrist stiffness? I am worry that I won t recover cause I did not go for surgery. 55 age 156cm 63kg no other medical problem
helloI may suggest a fesh x ray and review with a orthopedic surgeon.some corrective surgery for improving wrist movement may be possible and also to improve ROM or supination to some degree, although complete recovery may maybe difficult but improvement may be done.Do not forcibly maneuvre wrist as it will damage soft tissues further, however continue with hot fomentation and physiotherapy exercises to release stiffness somewhat.You are still not old to not to go for corrective surgerybest wishes
Can Mercilon tablets help prevent unplanned pregnancy? i have only met my bf once a month and 1st time taking mercilon pills when we met last month.i have taken only 8 pills means 8days and i have stop taking on it and i do not have unprotected sex 8days before i stop.is that safe or not?becouse 4days later my menstrual still not coming..thanks
Hello,Temporary pill usage cannot protect you from unwanted pregnancy when taken in this manner. You should take them throughout the month in a regular pattern, else, your menstrual cycles tend to get disturbed due to irregular hormone pattern similar to what has happened now. Please get a proper clinical evaluation by a specialist along with a trans-vaginal sonogram to check the status of the pelvic organs and also to rule out pregnancy. Further on, you may need hormone course to induce a period. Hope this helps.
What is causing dry heaves and vomitings in child? My 8 year old son vomits or dry heaves about once a week usually once at night or in the morning. He seems fine all other times no fever sore throat etc... he eats the same thing every day because he is very picky so I don t see why some times he is sick and not others what could it be?
More clinical detail history and examination is needed and regarding diet it will be advisable to include high fibre containing diet such as green leafy vegetables fruits... And more amount of water in diet...