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What causes increased bowel movement after gallbladder removal?	I am now post gallbladder removal of about 4 months. The earliest they can get me in is in 2 weeks (go figure). I have been having an extreme issue with food passing through me way too quickly so much that I believe I am becoming malnourished - I am way too skinny and can t seem to gain weight. I only have pain immediately after I eat and once the food passes through me, I feel better. I found dumping syndrome and it fits me to a T. I can t find enough information on the internet to help me with diet - I am fit and eat quite healthy (mostly) and this is affecting my everyday life. I like to try natural remedies - what can I take to slow down digestion AND what can I eat? I found a site that listed fruits that aid digestion, but from reading, I need to stay away even from natural sugars (such as in fruit). I am in fear of landing a teaching job because I constantly need to be near the restroom within 5 minutes (or less) of eating. Thanks!	Hi. Diarrhea is not a rare complication of after cholecistectomy or better is a common symptom, part of what we call post cholecystectomy syndrome. Bile is important in fat digestion so I'd recommend to be carefull with fatty foods in your diet. As for a better digestion I'd suggest Cholecysmon for a month (two pills after eating two times a day) .It's just a replacement therapy and we can discuss again after.	What causes increased bowel movement after gallbladder removal? and for more details, I am now post gallbladder removal of about 4 months. The earliest they can get me in is in 2 weeks (go figure). I have been having an extreme issue with food passing through me way too quickly so much that I believe I am becoming malnourished - I am way too skinny and can t seem to gain weight. I only have pain immediately after I eat and once the food passes through me, I feel better. I found dumping syndrome and it fits me to a T. I can t find enough information on the internet to help me with diet - I am fit and eat quite healthy (mostly) and this is affecting my everyday life. I like to try natural remedies - what can I take to slow down digestion AND what can I eat? I found a site that listed fruits that aid digestion, but from reading, I need to stay away even from natural sugars (such as in fruit). I am in fear of landing a teaching job because I constantly need to be near the restroom within 5 minutes (or less) of eating. Thanks!
What causes increase in blood pressure?	8 days back my granny (58 yrs, with much lack of blood in her body) suffered a 280/80 level of BP.She has been taking BP medicine(Amlopres AT, Stator Asp* 75,Tazloc - H80) for the past 8 days,.. now her BP is 150/70....i would like to mention that before this treatment she has not take any tablet , any such serious tratment in her whole life ....she is very healthy.....please advice me ....is it any sign of serious disease in near future....thanks in advance	Hello . welcome to HCM. Your granny had what is called as accelerated hypertension. It is a medical emergency and requires immediate but gradual lowering of BP. A BP of 280/80 could have caused a blood vessel in the brain to rupture and may have lead to a stroke. Fortunately nothing like that happened. This also implies that she has suffered from high BP for a long time now, just not being diagnosed. With the medications the BP has reached an acceptable range although still slightly high. She is on 4 medications for BP amlopress at and tazloc H contain two combination of medications each) means she has got resistant hypertension. High BP usually affects target organs like brain, heart , kidneys and retina of the eye. She has to get these organs checked up. I recommend a 2 d echo and a ECG for cardiac evaluation. For the kidneys I recommend a serum creatinine levels and a renal artery Doppler. For the retina I recommend you see an opthalmologist. There is no serious complications expected if she is compliant on the medications and BP remains controlled. But the target organ damage must be assessed. Wishing her good health Regards.	What causes increase in blood pressure? and for more details, 8 days back my granny (58 yrs, with much lack of blood in her body) suffered a 280/80 level of BP.She has been taking BP medicine(Amlopres AT, Stator Asp* 75,Tazloc - H80) for the past 8 days,.. now her BP is 150/70....i would like to mention that before this treatment she has not take any tablet , any such serious tratment in her whole life ....she is very healthy.....please advice me ....is it any sign of serious disease in near future....thanks in advance
Suggest treatment for urethra problem	Hi... ok... here it goes.... When I was 11yrs old, I had a bike accident. From 21yrs old on, I have had multiple procedures to deal with my urethra stricture. 5 yrs ago, I had surgery. From that point on, I have noticed that my perineum tends to get swelling when I get an erection. The swelling begins before the erection begins and lasts longer than the erection does. It does not usually hurt. My last procedure was in 11/13. It was a dilation. This Morning (6:30am), when I ejaculated it was v. painful... after I could not urinate, when I tried it was v. painful (tried 2xs 8am, 10am). The pain lasted a while (usually my painful urination stops when the urination stops, for some reason the pain today lasted between 30mins for the first urination and an hour 30minutes plus for the second). At 10:30am, I took a cab to the emergency room... during the ride, I noted that my perineum was still swollen and I had to hip sit and I also had to walk bow legged into the hospital. (the head of my penis was also hurting). At 12noon, I was able to urinate a little (dribble stream with pain). At 1:30pm, I again urinated but the flow was less, pain was same. I believe that perineum was still swollen but it was not on my radar. I told I would have to get a Suprapubic catheter and had decided to have the procedure the next morning. While I was waiting to get admitted, at 3pm, I urinated and my flow normal (my normal) and with pain (still my normal). I also noticed that the swelling in my perineum was also gone. I decided against the procedure. I have urinated once since being home. It was again my normal flow. Am I crazy to connect the two and any ideas on why it is swelling. I spoke with one of the urologists and he didn t seem to think they were connected. In truth, I have never brought the topic of the swelling up with any of the urologists I have worked with over the last few years because it never occurred to me. We are now talking about a urethra re-construction but if this perineum thing is contributing to my urethra problems and could be fixed with a less intrusive procedure... (and buy me some time)... that would be great... again thanks...	Hi. Thanks for the elucidate self explanatory history.The perineal swelling along with the erection is suggestive that the part of the penis root has been herniating through the weakness of its covering.Secondly the other swelling you developed is suggestive of the diverticulum of the urethra, most probably developed due to stricture or the procedures blocked the out flow.I think the correction of this swelling is also a part of the next procedure. The easiest way to diagnose this is urethrography to outline the the urethra. This will help plan the nest procedure well.	Suggest treatment for urethra problem and for more details, Hi... ok... here it goes.... When I was 11yrs old, I had a bike accident. From 21yrs old on, I have had multiple procedures to deal with my urethra stricture. 5 yrs ago, I had surgery. From that point on, I have noticed that my perineum tends to get swelling when I get an erection. The swelling begins before the erection begins and lasts longer than the erection does. It does not usually hurt. My last procedure was in 11/13. It was a dilation. This Morning (6:30am), when I ejaculated it was v. painful... after I could not urinate, when I tried it was v. painful (tried 2xs 8am, 10am). The pain lasted a while (usually my painful urination stops when the urination stops, for some reason the pain today lasted between 30mins for the first urination and an hour 30minutes plus for the second). At 10:30am, I took a cab to the emergency room... during the ride, I noted that my perineum was still swollen and I had to hip sit and I also had to walk bow legged into the hospital. (the head of my penis was also hurting). At 12noon, I was able to urinate a little (dribble stream with pain). At 1:30pm, I again urinated but the flow was less, pain was same. I believe that perineum was still swollen but it was not on my radar. I told I would have to get a Suprapubic catheter and had decided to have the procedure the next morning. While I was waiting to get admitted, at 3pm, I urinated and my flow normal (my normal) and with pain (still my normal). I also noticed that the swelling in my perineum was also gone. I decided against the procedure. I have urinated once since being home. It was again my normal flow. Am I crazy to connect the two and any ideas on why it is swelling. I spoke with one of the urologists and he didn t seem to think they were connected. In truth, I have never brought the topic of the swelling up with any of the urologists I have worked with over the last few years because it never occurred to me. We are now talking about a urethra re-construction but if this perineum thing is contributing to my urethra problems and could be fixed with a less intrusive procedure... (and buy me some time)... that would be great... again thanks...
What causes a fall in hemoglobin count after surgery?	After surgery my hemoglobin dropped to 8. I have had 4 transfusions since, and my hemoglobin remains at 8. My physicians continue to tell me that they do not know why it is so low. I am very uncomfortable with that answer. What are some possible causes and what questions should I be asking?	Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that most common cause of persistent anemia after surgery is the internal of external bleeding. You should search for it. But till that time you should at least continue with the transfusions.If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank	What causes a fall in hemoglobin count after surgery? and for more details, After surgery my hemoglobin dropped to 8. I have had 4 transfusions since, and my hemoglobin remains at 8. My physicians continue to tell me that they do not know why it is so low. I am very uncomfortable with that answer. What are some possible causes and what questions should I be asking?
What causes tooth pain post a prostatectomy?	I have been taking meloxicam for 5 years, 7.5 mg twice/day. My doctor has asked me to wean myself off of it before I have my prostate removed next month but I have not started yet. Right now I have a crushing cold/flu thing and my head/ jaw/teeth hurt so that I cannot sleep. If I take no more meloxicam, starting this morning, is it alright for me to take some excedrin extra strength? I am a very healthy 65 year old with no allergies, no respiratory problems, no heart problems, just some discomfort from arthritis. I appreciate any information you could share.	Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tooth pain may be not related to prostate problems. It may be due to acute viral fever with tooth pain which is caused by releasing toxin and interleukin release lead to vasodilation and pain. Take rest, use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use Dentacain gel if pain is severe. Use Paracetamol. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care	What causes tooth pain post a prostatectomy? and for more details, I have been taking meloxicam for 5 years, 7.5 mg twice/day. My doctor has asked me to wean myself off of it before I have my prostate removed next month but I have not started yet. Right now I have a crushing cold/flu thing and my head/ jaw/teeth hurt so that I cannot sleep. If I take no more meloxicam, starting this morning, is it alright for me to take some excedrin extra strength? I am a very healthy 65 year old with no allergies, no respiratory problems, no heart problems, just some discomfort from arthritis. I appreciate any information you could share.
How to deal with weakness after viral fever?	Hi, My son is suffering from viral fever for past 5 days.. the fever subsided after 5 days but suddently on the 7th day, after coming back from school , he felt weakness and signs of tiredness, became irritable and does not eat anything now... suggest pls	Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. It seems he has neurasthenic syndrome with irritability and weakness after infectious diseases.I see similar cases amongst young people who visit my clinic. In the first meeting, I advise my patients to go on having multivitamins as Zincovit or B complex with lysin 5 ml once a day for 1 month.For increasing of appetite i advice LIV-52 1 tablet 3 times after 15 min before meal for 1 month. You can add Enzyme's syrup for 10 days. Give him fresh juices, yogurts, light food. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your son and you good health.	How to deal with weakness after viral fever? and for more details, Hi, My son is suffering from viral fever for past 5 days.. the fever subsided after 5 days but suddently on the 7th day, after coming back from school , he felt weakness and signs of tiredness, became irritable and does not eat anything now... suggest pls
Suggest method to know the exact tenure of pregnancy	hi respected sir i want 2 ask u that i m not getting the real time the month of my pregnancy ... i missed my periods on 26 jan then my urine was negitive whole month i kept on trying checking my urine then on 27 feb my urine came positive .... so on 16 march i visited a doctor she was confused as she could not see fetous so kindly guide me month jan i just missed my period due other reason ... and pregnancy occured after 25 jan and on 27 feb my month was completed so urine was positive ....thank u	Hallow Dear,the main question is whether you are pregnant or not! Your pregnancy tests are negative, your doctor could not locate the foetus (by which method?). On what grounds are you presuming that you are pregnant?My advice is to get ultrasonography done. It will help you to diagnose the status of your pregnay, assess its gestational age and help you to calculate the due date of delivery. If ultrasonography shows that you are not pregnant, then the cause of your delayed period will have to be investigated. Reproductory hormonal imbalance, Thyroid dysfunction, etc. may cause menstrual irregularity. You will need a thorough work up if you are not pregnant. If you are pregnant, ultrasonography will help you decide the due date of parturition. Otherwise, the simplest formula to calculate due date is date of last menstrual period + 9 months + 7 days.I hope this serves your purpose.Dr. Nishikant Shrotr	Suggest method to know the exact tenure of pregnancy and for more details, hi respected sir i want 2 ask u that i m not getting the real time the month of my pregnancy ... i missed my periods on 26 jan then my urine was negitive whole month i kept on trying checking my urine then on 27 feb my urine came positive .... so on 16 march i visited a doctor she was confused as she could not see fetous so kindly guide me month jan i just missed my period due other reason ... and pregnancy occured after 25 jan and on 27 feb my month was completed so urine was positive ....thank u
Suggest management of liver cancer with a large tumor	Hi my mum is 78 years old and has been diagnosed with liver cancer, the hospital are not offering surgery or chemo but may offer palliative chemo the tumor is large and has been there for some time, she is losing weight fast but as yet not gone jaundice. Thanks	Hi,How are you? Thanks for writing into HCM. My name is Dr Suresh Raghavaiah. I am a liver cancer specialist and I hope to answer your question today.I am so sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis. I know that dealing with cancer can be difficult but hopefully we should be able to provide her with the correct treatment. The treatment of Liver cancer depends on various factors. The physical condition of the patient obviously is the primary factor - if she is too weak to tolerate a big surgery or if she has a heart condition, then this would be a relative contraindication for surgery. The next important thing to consider is the condition of the rest of the liver. If the rest of the liver is healthy i,e no cirrhosis, hepatitis or tumors , then the size of the tumor by itself is not a contraindication. I have personally removed tumors as big as 20cm from the liver without any problem. if the tumor is too big, then we routinely use techniques which shrink the size of the tumor before surgery and also techniques to increase the size of the liver which will be left behind after surgery. But all of this can be done only if it is going to help the patient. The best person to judge your mother's condition is obviously the primary physician who is taking care of her. It would be a great help for me if you could upload some of her scan images so that I can guide you better. Also please let me know where you are located so I can refer you a specialist doctor in your area.Hope this helps and hope your Mother starts feeling betterDr Suresh Raghavaiah	Suggest management of liver cancer with a large tumor and for more details, Hi my mum is 78 years old and has been diagnosed with liver cancer, the hospital are not offering surgery or chemo but may offer palliative chemo the tumor is large and has been there for some time, she is losing weight fast but as yet not gone jaundice. Thanks
Suggest treatment for posterior disc bulging and indentation	Hi I am pramila tripathi , I am 44 yr old my mri image shows that I have posterior disc bulging with annular tear at L4-L5 level causing indentation on thecal sac without compressive element , I want to know wheather is it chronic or not ? And what further treatment should I take ?	Posterior disc bulging with annular tear at age of 44 yrs is quite common for this site. These findings are the results of default posture or over exertion at spine, so suggests chronic in nature. To prevent its progression you should correct posture ,start spinal strengthening and extension regime of exercises.For this you need expert's guidance by rehab specialist and physical therapist. Hope this helps.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health	Suggest treatment for posterior disc bulging and indentation and for more details, Hi I am pramila tripathi , I am 44 yr old my mri image shows that I have posterior disc bulging with annular tear at L4-L5 level causing indentation on thecal sac without compressive element , I want to know wheather is it chronic or not ? And what further treatment should I take ?
80yr, had mastectomy. Having pain, purple bruise in the right arm after bumping onto something. Solution?	80yr old female, history of breast cancer with right side mastectomy , recently bumped right arm just above right elbow and at first asymptomatic . 2 days later entire right arm +2 pitting edema from upper mid arm to fingertips, right arm is also a dark purple and mid upper arm is firm to touch. Her radial pulse is +2 and her lower arm and hand is slightly cool to touch and upper arm is warm. She is very confused but does grimace with pain when manipulating right arm. recent xray of shoulder and elbow show nothing broken. Could a contusion to the upper arm region cause bleeding inside the arm that would turn the entire arm dark purple all the way to her fingertips. She is not on blood thinners of any kind.	HiPost mastectomy,there is chance of lymphoedema of corresponding upper limb with swelling and pitting.IF it gets infected,it will become red or purple with local rise of temperature.Please give her good antibiotics,if possible two,anti inflammatory medicines .She should keep her limb elevated.It will come down.But,the edema if at all due to breast cancer will be there .You should see that no injury occurs in that as it may lead to infection.Wish her speedy recoveryRegards	80yr, had mastectomy. Having pain, purple bruise in the right arm after bumping onto something. Solution? and for more details, 80yr old female, history of breast cancer with right side mastectomy , recently bumped right arm just above right elbow and at first asymptomatic . 2 days later entire right arm +2 pitting edema from upper mid arm to fingertips, right arm is also a dark purple and mid upper arm is firm to touch. Her radial pulse is +2 and her lower arm and hand is slightly cool to touch and upper arm is warm. She is very confused but does grimace with pain when manipulating right arm. recent xray of shoulder and elbow show nothing broken. Could a contusion to the upper arm region cause bleeding inside the arm that would turn the entire arm dark purple all the way to her fingertips. She is not on blood thinners of any kind.
What causes lump with white heads and pus formation?	hello iam 50 years old female i take allot of medication and pain killers do to my conditions wich is lupus,high blood pressure,and a bad case of ra. my problem is that i have some ugly lumps all over back,under arms ,stomach,thighs arms breast . they look like pimples with white tip then they pop and get green look infected pus comes out and is verry painfull its been like a month some clear no pain but others are verry painfull that not even my pain medications help i take metadone and tramadol please help me id had them about four years ago verry lightly. please help me	Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic.I studied your query in all the details put forth by you.I understood your health concerns.Cause and treatment of -lumps all over arms,stomach,thighs,breast-These lumps are due to the Staph infection of the lupus folliculitis.Treatment-your painkillers won't help these lumps,as the pain is due to the infective cause of the lumps.I would advise you to consult ER dermatologist under whose guidance you need to take following drugs-Antibiotic creams withAnti-biotic medicines (like Ofloxacin) with Anti-inflammatory medicine ( Like Voltaren)Moisturisers to reduce the frequency of the infection of skin.Supplements of Vit E and Zincovit would help you out.Still I would suggest you to take Second opinion from ER Dermatologist as I don't have any first hand clinical information or a photograph of this extensive health problem.You have to take this treatment under cover from ER Dermatologist.So to rule out other causes I would suggest you to consult ER Dermatoglogist, who would treat according to the cause found.And act fast on the above suggestions,which helps you to plan treatment with your ER Dermatologist. Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM.Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor's to HCM.Wishing you fast recovery.Have a good day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical Consultant.M.S.Genl-CVTS	What causes lump with white heads and pus formation? and for more details, hello iam 50 years old female i take allot of medication and pain killers do to my conditions wich is lupus,high blood pressure,and a bad case of ra. my problem is that i have some ugly lumps all over back,under arms ,stomach,thighs arms breast . they look like pimples with white tip then they pop and get green look infected pus comes out and is verry painfull its been like a month some clear no pain but others are verry painfull that not even my pain medications help i take metadone and tramadol please help me id had them about four years ago verry lightly. please help me
I am 19 years old and i have pain in lower abdomen and hip joint,i don't have appendicitis	I ve had a pain in my lower right abdomen for about a week now and today I have a sharp pain in my right hip joint. I don t know what it is? I am female, nineteen years old, and I ve never had any kind of problem like this. I ve also never had appendicitis and I m wondering if it s that or something else.	hi welcome to healthcare magic! if you r interested in ayur vedic med. then u may take Mahashankh vati 2 tab. thrice a day. 2. Himcospas ( himalaya) i tab . thrice a day . 3.Rhuma yog 1 tab. thrice a day . all these med. should be taken with lukewarm water for 10days.	I am 19 years old and i have pain in lower abdomen and hip joint,i don't have appendicitis and for more details, I ve had a pain in my lower right abdomen for about a week now and today I have a sharp pain in my right hip joint. I don t know what it is? I am female, nineteen years old, and I ve never had any kind of problem like this. I ve also never had appendicitis and I m wondering if it s that or something else.
Is fucidin H cream good to remove the darkness of skin ?	i have dark underarms, will using fucidin H cream help? If not then what can I use?	MAGICAL FAIRNESS CRÈME : ONLY ONE SOLUTION FOR ALL SKIN PROBLEMS ! For more details, visit: o Make your skin tone fairer & Pimple Free in just 2 weeks. o A Negro can turn into a White by using this crème. o Any Skin Type: Oily, Dry, Acne Prone. The brightening effects are as follows:  Brightens the Skin Tone  Removes Black Spots completely.  Removes Tanning Completely.  Removes Pigmentation, uneven Skin completely.  Removes Dark Circles Completely.  Stops Melanin Production Completely.  Gives you a Glowing, Smooth Fair Skin in 2 weeks. o Guaranteed Results else money back Guaranteed. This is the same crème which all the celebrities have been using it. This product is finally out to reach the middle class crowd of India and make the Indian woman & men more beautiful :) UNBELIEVABLE BUT TRUE !!! CONTACT: 9222999367	Is fucidin H cream good to remove the darkness of skin ? and for more details, i have dark underarms, will using fucidin H cream help? If not then what can I use?
What are these symptoms of orange yellow diarrhea, pain in the middle abdomen ?	I am a male, age 24, 200 pounds and 5 9 . I have had Orange-Yellow diarrhea for the past 4 months. I have been to doctors that had thought it to be things such as Ulcers, Gastritis , and I.B.S, but none of the medications prescribed had ever solved any symptoms. The symptoms, other than yellow-orange diarrhea, are as follows: Most pain is in the middle abdomen and mid-back, usually on the right side but can be on the left as well. The pain can also be found frequently on the side abdomen on both sides. Less frequently the pain can be in the upper and lower abdomen. The pain can be sharp and needle-like as well as more dull. Time-wise, the pain can last from a couple minutes, half hour, to an hour. Doctors have seemed to play guessing games while I spend money on medication that doesn t help so I appreciate any help and advice.	Hello.Welcome to HCM forum.It is quite strange that you have not got any investigation done till date.You should consult a Gastroenterologist and get investigated thoroughly by getting stool microscopic examination,stool culture and CBC.After these investigations you may need gastroscopy,colonoscopy along with biopsy,CT abdomen etc.Till investigations are done and diagnosis made stop medicines as they are not helping you.Thanks and good luck.	What are these symptoms of orange yellow diarrhea, pain in the middle abdomen ? and for more details, I am a male, age 24, 200 pounds and 5 9 . I have had Orange-Yellow diarrhea for the past 4 months. I have been to doctors that had thought it to be things such as Ulcers, Gastritis , and I.B.S, but none of the medications prescribed had ever solved any symptoms. The symptoms, other than yellow-orange diarrhea, are as follows: Most pain is in the middle abdomen and mid-back, usually on the right side but can be on the left as well. The pain can also be found frequently on the side abdomen on both sides. Less frequently the pain can be in the upper and lower abdomen. The pain can be sharp and needle-like as well as more dull. Time-wise, the pain can last from a couple minutes, half hour, to an hour. Doctors have seemed to play guessing games while I spend money on medication that doesn t help so I appreciate any help and advice.
Suggest treatment for osteo chondromalacia	i have patello femoral osteophyte formation is present with minimal changes at the posterior aspects of the patellae which may represent osteo chondromalacia, I have lot of pain on top of my patella, I can t go up stairs and up to a chair, I am 51 years old, should I do for a surgery to it fixed?	Hello, As this indicated that there us maltracking of the patella. This means that when there is an extension of the knee the patella moves upwards to lock the knee joint. You can take help of the physiotherapists who can teach you the VMO exercises. It's very important to do the VMO exercise to correct the maltracking of the patella. You can even try in later stages balance board training will also help to improve the muscle imbalances. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist	Suggest treatment for osteo chondromalacia and for more details, i have patello femoral osteophyte formation is present with minimal changes at the posterior aspects of the patellae which may represent osteo chondromalacia, I have lot of pain on top of my patella, I can t go up stairs and up to a chair, I am 51 years old, should I do for a surgery to it fixed?
Could the frequent exposure to radiations from X-rays affect the body?	My 5 year old son has had a total of 6 barium swallow x rays in his first four years of life. How much radiation will he have been exposed to? Equivalent to? I am worrying that they will have damaged his body? My daughter, now 3 1/2 years old, has had a chest x ray, a barium swallow, a videofluroscopy and 2 weeks after the VFS she had 2 hip x rays. Please could you shed some light on how much radiation shes received overall and whether I need to be worried. Thank you.	VERY NICE QUESTION ASKED,FIRSTLY NOW A DAYS MOST OF RADIOLOGICAL EXPOSURES ARE SAFE FOR ALL PROCEDURES DONE LIKE BARIUM MEAL,CHEST X-RAYS,BARIUM SWALLOW,VIDEOFLOUROSCOPY ETCPLEASE DONOT WORRY	Could the frequent exposure to radiations from X-rays affect the body? and for more details, My 5 year old son has had a total of 6 barium swallow x rays in his first four years of life. How much radiation will he have been exposed to? Equivalent to? I am worrying that they will have damaged his body? My daughter, now 3 1/2 years old, has had a chest x ray, a barium swallow, a videofluroscopy and 2 weeks after the VFS she had 2 hip x rays. Please could you shed some light on how much radiation shes received overall and whether I need to be worried. Thank you.
What does a bulge noticed at L4,L5 a 3mm bulge noticed suggest?	Hello I am a 57 yr 5'6" female with a relative good medical history until now. I fell about 3 months ago carrying water to my dogs on my back so hard but did not feel anything at the time. 07/24 if began to have a pain in my lower back and had a MRI and the findings were a 5 mm of likely acquired anterolisthesis L5 on S1At the T12-L1 through L3-L4 levels, there is no evidence for compressive disc disease. At L4-L5, a 3 mm dis bulge is demonstrated. The spinal canal and foramina are patent. What does all of this mean, will I need surgery on my back? did all of this come from the fall? I've got to find a back doctor to help me with this, I have been wearing a back brace and it help with pain a lot. What should I do?	Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you probably are suffering from anterolisthesis L5 on S1 according to MRI it is acquired meaning that it occurred due to fall.There are two treatment options. First option is Rest in bed for nearly two months,NUROKIND GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics for pain relief (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. Second option is go for surgical operation(reduction and fusion). You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.	What does a bulge noticed at L4,L5 a 3mm bulge noticed suggest? and for more details, Hello I am a 57 yr 5'6" female with a relative good medical history until now. I fell about 3 months ago carrying water to my dogs on my back so hard but did not feel anything at the time. 07/24 if began to have a pain in my lower back and had a MRI and the findings were a 5 mm of likely acquired anterolisthesis L5 on S1At the T12-L1 through L3-L4 levels, there is no evidence for compressive disc disease. At L4-L5, a 3 mm dis bulge is demonstrated. The spinal canal and foramina are patent. What does all of this mean, will I need surgery on my back? did all of this come from the fall? I've got to find a back doctor to help me with this, I have been wearing a back brace and it help with pain a lot. What should I do?
What does lump on the side of neck indicate?	36 y/o smoker. Have had facial neuropathy for over 6 months on right side. head MRI/EEG in January were both normal. Have small movable lump on back right side of neck, and another in the front along the muscle just above collarbone. Getting a lot of burning sensations. Blood work in OCT was all normal, chest x-ray few weeks ago was negative. Still have burning, and now feel like have little knot right at the bottom of the tendon in the fron of my neck under my collarbone. My doc says the lumps seems normal, and have ENT appt this week. I'm really scared this is something awful. long history of cancer in family. I'm thinking the chest xray is a positive sign that this may be something benign??? Do you think tendon thing may be a tear/cyst?	Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query indepth.-I advise you on Cause and treatment- as follows-You are worry-some and anxious, only due to the long-family history of Cancer .-AS thought by you chest Xray is not the answer for diagnosing it.-Ent opinion as advised by your doctor -will find out its cause.And your doctor is right in that advise,because-he has first hand clinical information which I am lacking herewith.Still from the facts given -a-facial neuropathy is -due to the Pleomorphic parotid-adenoma-which could be confirmed by a FNAC Biopsy from a Surgeon.b-About the lump at neck-tendon-above collar bone-I would advise FNAC biopsy and Surgeons clinical-opinion report before commenting on its cause.This would help you to plan a treatment for this query.So dont worry and act fast ASAP.Hope this would help your worry to take proper steps for health.Wishing you fast recovery.Wellcome again if you have any more query in this regard.Have a Good Day.	What does lump on the side of neck indicate? and for more details, 36 y/o smoker. Have had facial neuropathy for over 6 months on right side. head MRI/EEG in January were both normal. Have small movable lump on back right side of neck, and another in the front along the muscle just above collarbone. Getting a lot of burning sensations. Blood work in OCT was all normal, chest x-ray few weeks ago was negative. Still have burning, and now feel like have little knot right at the bottom of the tendon in the fron of my neck under my collarbone. My doc says the lumps seems normal, and have ENT appt this week. I'm really scared this is something awful. long history of cancer in family. I'm thinking the chest xray is a positive sign that this may be something benign??? Do you think tendon thing may be a tear/cyst?
Suggest remedy for tingling sensation in hand while treating hypothyroidism	When I lay down to sleep, winter, spring, summer, or fall, I often get a tingling/freezing sensation starting at feet and going up through body -- cold to the bone -- yet burning as it progresses. lasts only seconds and comes and goes. Normally when I lay down to sleep, but occasionally other times. Almost EVERY time I lay down to sleep. I already have hypothyroidism and my levels are adequately controlled with Levothyroxin. What might this be? Thank you.	greetings.my advice to you is to continue taking medications that you are taking for the control of hypothyroidism.the tingling sensation sometimes may be due to low levels of vitamin B12 which occurs in due course of hypothyroidism .So you can take vitamin B12 capules once a day for 30 days.Stay Healthy	Suggest remedy for tingling sensation in hand while treating hypothyroidism and for more details, When I lay down to sleep, winter, spring, summer, or fall, I often get a tingling/freezing sensation starting at feet and going up through body -- cold to the bone -- yet burning as it progresses. lasts only seconds and comes and goes. Normally when I lay down to sleep, but occasionally other times. Almost EVERY time I lay down to sleep. I already have hypothyroidism and my levels are adequately controlled with Levothyroxin. What might this be? Thank you.
What causes lump on tailbone?	I have a lump on my tailbone. Went to my doctor. She said it could be lipoma. Referred me to a general surgeon. The next open appointment is in 2 weeks which I scheduled already. If it s not lipoma can it still be removed? Because it s uncomfortable when I sit	Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have lipoma or neurofibroma or other soft tissue tumor.You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. Most of the benign tumour need excision. So you should go for excision. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.	What causes lump on tailbone? and for more details, I have a lump on my tailbone. Went to my doctor. She said it could be lipoma. Referred me to a general surgeon. The next open appointment is in 2 weeks which I scheduled already. If it s not lipoma can it still be removed? Because it s uncomfortable when I sit
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?	Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance.	Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online -->	Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin? and for more details, Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance.
Suggest remedy for hair fall	I am 22 years old,and hair falling is my problem. some days more than 100 nos are falling.I used oil , but not that much effect on my head.I don't have dandruff,but when I scratch my head some kind of semi liquid substance seen under my nail.I am become bald and it grow from two sides.how can I overcome this problem ? help me please	Hi, I would recommend you to apply minoxidi on the affected areas of the scalp and take hair supplements like tablet follihair A. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist	Suggest remedy for hair fall and for more details, I am 22 years old,and hair falling is my problem. some days more than 100 nos are falling.I used oil , but not that much effect on my head.I don't have dandruff,but when I scratch my head some kind of semi liquid substance seen under my nail.I am become bald and it grow from two sides.how can I overcome this problem ? help me please
I have taken Hepsera and now on Baraclude for chronic Hep B and have protein deficiency in blood	I m a 30 yr old Female with chronic Hep B which was diagnosed in 2004. Ive been with the same doctor since discovery. Ive taken Hepsera and now I m on Baraclude. Two years ago I was told I have a Protein S deficiency in my blood . Are these two conditons related or is this just a fluke?	hi.welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.hep b virus damages liver.liver is the site for protein s synthesis.so it may be due to hep b.contact treating doctor	I have taken Hepsera and now on Baraclude for chronic Hep B and have protein deficiency in blood and for more details, I m a 30 yr old Female with chronic Hep B which was diagnosed in 2004. Ive been with the same doctor since discovery. Ive taken Hepsera and now I m on Baraclude. Two years ago I was told I have a Protein S deficiency in my blood . Are these two conditons related or is this just a fluke?
What causes colorless lump on leg which developed to bruise?	Hi there, Today I noticed a colourless lump on my leg that within a few hours had come up in a very dark bruise. The bruise has changed colour between deep black/blue and a very red/purple colour. I would like to know the cause as I know I have not hurt myself today. Any ideas?	Hi.Such a change on its own without any history of trauma is a serious matter as you may be suffering from some blood disorders.You should immediately get your blood tests done - particularly - bleeding time , clotting time , prothrombine time and all blood work with platelet count. Consult a Doctor immediately. If all the tests are normal then only you can be sure there is nothing serious about it. This then can be an insect bite too .	What causes colorless lump on leg which developed to bruise? and for more details, Hi there, Today I noticed a colourless lump on my leg that within a few hours had come up in a very dark bruise. The bruise has changed colour between deep black/blue and a very red/purple colour. I would like to know the cause as I know I have not hurt myself today. Any ideas?
What is the treatment for numbness in the body and dizziness?	Good afternoon, Im 38 yrs old, 5 feet even & 135 lbs. Ive been experiencing random numbness on my body for the past week. At first I thought it was a tankini cutting off my circulation so I switched to a sports bra the next day then back to my bra the next. The numbness was on my upper body (neck, arms & fingers) Today I stayed home I sat in my diningroom table reading again experiencing numbness but this time throughout my body. This time I was wearing no bra. Along with the numbness my legs get swollen & Ive been experiencing dizziness. I wonder what it could be?	DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. As you asked this query in "Mental Health" section, I shall answer in that view point. In psychology, we broadly call it obsession. You had that disturbing sensation once. You expected it to happen again and tried. Then you started experiencing it as you were expecting it. Then your body brought the familiar symptom because you are expecting it. Then you started worrying that the symptom is coming again and again and expect it. Body brings it again as you are expecting it. You become worried and so on. That is obsession in simple terms. Ignore it and the problem vanishes. But you should consult a physician to rule out any other physical problems.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.	What is the treatment for numbness in the body and dizziness? and for more details, Good afternoon, Im 38 yrs old, 5 feet even & 135 lbs. Ive been experiencing random numbness on my body for the past week. At first I thought it was a tankini cutting off my circulation so I switched to a sports bra the next day then back to my bra the next. The numbness was on my upper body (neck, arms & fingers) Today I stayed home I sat in my diningroom table reading again experiencing numbness but this time throughout my body. This time I was wearing no bra. Along with the numbness my legs get swollen & Ive been experiencing dizziness. I wonder what it could be?
Q. I took i-pill yesterday and then accidentally had an unprotected sex today. Should I take another i-pill?	Hi Doctor, I took i-pill yesterday night and then accidentally had an unprotected sex today evening at 5 PM. Should I take another i-pill? If yes, when and any side effects?	Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. As you took an i-Pill one day before having sex, no need to take it again. i-Pill has something around 72 hours of action. No major side effects. Your periods may get delayed for a week. Hope it helps. Revert back to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online for further clarifications -->	Q. I took i-pill yesterday and then accidentally had an unprotected sex today. Should I take another i-pill? and for more details, Hi Doctor, I took i-pill yesterday night and then accidentally had an unprotected sex today evening at 5 PM. Should I take another i-pill? If yes, when and any side effects?
Are red rashes on the face due to Oxycontin?	I had surgery on my hand yesterday. Today I have red rash on my face and throat and tingling in my lips. I have taken 3 OxyContin since yesterday at 1 pm. Do you think this is a reaction to the anesthesia or the oxy? The same thing happened to me 2 months ago after I had a breast biopsy (that was negative thankfully)	Flushing and rashes can happen after the use of opiate medications. The medications given to you for anaesthesia may have included an opiate as well so it is difficult to determine what would be to blame for your symptoms. I would recommend stopping the oxycontin and see if tylenol and ibuprofen alone would keep your pain under good enough control. For future procedures, you could consider asking for a different pain medication for your recovery period that could include a different opiate to see if you can tolerate it without developing a rash.	Are red rashes on the face due to Oxycontin? and for more details, I had surgery on my hand yesterday. Today I have red rash on my face and throat and tingling in my lips. I have taken 3 OxyContin since yesterday at 1 pm. Do you think this is a reaction to the anesthesia or the oxy? The same thing happened to me 2 months ago after I had a breast biopsy (that was negative thankfully)
What could be the reasons for having sharp pain in left side of head, speech problems, vision problems and dizziness?	hello, im getting sharp pain in the left side of my head, it go for about 3 mins so i grab my head, it affects my eyes and my vision, the symptoms im getting is, speech problems, dizziness, sharp pain, eye vision, sore eye only left sidewhat could it be?	Dear you are experiencing a lot of symtoms at the same time so it makes difficult the diagnose without an examination.Anyway you should consult a neurologist and do a CT scan.The most probably diagnose is migraine but you have to exlude a vascular problem.Wish you all the best	What could be the reasons for having sharp pain in left side of head, speech problems, vision problems and dizziness? and for more details, hello, im getting sharp pain in the left side of my head, it go for about 3 mins so i grab my head, it affects my eyes and my vision, the symptoms im getting is, speech problems, dizziness, sharp pain, eye vision, sore eye only left sidewhat could it be?
What causes pinching sensation at the back of the neck?	Hi, I have been going to the gym, weight lifting for about 3 months now , but the other day I was pushing really hard on one of the workouts and I got a really bad pinching feeling behind right where my neck attaches to the back of my skull. I don t know if I pinched a few nerves but now every time I push hard to lift weights that pinching feeing comes back and I get a headache feeling for a bit?	Hi, It is probable that you strained muscles or tendons during that episode of weightlifting. It is advisable to avoid physical activity for a week or two, or, at least, to avoid movements, positions that trigger the symptoms. Local warm procedures may help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.	What causes pinching sensation at the back of the neck? and for more details, Hi, I have been going to the gym, weight lifting for about 3 months now , but the other day I was pushing really hard on one of the workouts and I got a really bad pinching feeling behind right where my neck attaches to the back of my skull. I don t know if I pinched a few nerves but now every time I push hard to lift weights that pinching feeing comes back and I get a headache feeling for a bit?
When will this sciatica related problem of slip disk cure?	I have slip disk problem of L4,L5 and S1. I don't have pain in low back area. But I have sciatica pain in my right leg. It is improving but very slow. 3 months I am suffering . I am taking Short wave diathermy . It gives me relief.When will this this sciatica related problem of slip disk cure?	hi as you told sciatic pain in your leg and taking short wave yes it will help you surely but with this IFT is there that you can take and very helpful in relieving pain of sciatic and exercises for back strengthening slr and stretching that will also help you it will take time to cure but after correct treatment there is completely relief. wish you good health	When will this sciatica related problem of slip disk cure? and for more details, I have slip disk problem of L4,L5 and S1. I don't have pain in low back area. But I have sciatica pain in my right leg. It is improving but very slow. 3 months I am suffering . I am taking Short wave diathermy . It gives me relief.When will this this sciatica related problem of slip disk cure?
What does this semen analysis report indicate?	Today I got my semen analysis report. But I m not able to understand that is it normal or not.My Report is like this, Appearence: Grayish white opaque coagulum, PH : 8.0, Odour : Acrid, Viscosity : Normal, Quantity : 3.00ml, Liquification Time : 19.0 min, Sperm Count : 110.0 million/ml, Motility : 96.0%motile (95.0% active motile & 05.0%Sluggishly motile) & 04.0% Non-motile dead form seen, Morphology : Normal	Hello, Your semen analysis report is absolutely normal. The sperm count, Morphology and motility all normal according to the mentioned report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician	What does this semen analysis report indicate? and for more details, Today I got my semen analysis report. But I m not able to understand that is it normal or not.My Report is like this, Appearence: Grayish white opaque coagulum, PH : 8.0, Odour : Acrid, Viscosity : Normal, Quantity : 3.00ml, Liquification Time : 19.0 min, Sperm Count : 110.0 million/ml, Motility : 96.0%motile (95.0% active motile & 05.0%Sluggishly motile) & 04.0% Non-motile dead form seen, Morphology : Normal
How to cure swollen wrist with pain?	Suffering from swollen wrist after failed attempt to insert IV. Painkillers and anti inflammatory meds are providing relief but wrist is still very swollen after 3 months. Ex Rays did not show anything. What do I do now..don t want to be on pain killers and not be able to garden or do my normal activities without experiencing pain. Frustrating!!! Please help	hithank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough clinical examination is advised.As you are already onto antibiotics and pain killers which are providing symptomatic relief I will advice to undergo physical therapy like therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for pain relief.Also some simple exercises of the wrist will help reduce pain, strengthen the muscles and also regain good functional Mobility.In my clinical practice most cases with such issues recover well with a combination of therapyt and physical therapy.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel	How to cure swollen wrist with pain? and for more details, Suffering from swollen wrist after failed attempt to insert IV. Painkillers and anti inflammatory meds are providing relief but wrist is still very swollen after 3 months. Ex Rays did not show anything. What do I do now..don t want to be on pain killers and not be able to garden or do my normal activities without experiencing pain. Frustrating!!! Please help
What should I do for a follicle to achieve maturity ?	my question is for infertility . my pt have b/l pcos . marriage history 12 yrs. one time she conceived without medicine in 2nd year.2nd time she conceived about 5 yrs ago with hormonal therapy and clomifine. but both time she had miscarriage . after that she was on fertility drugs last year but not having any best size of follicle .she drop her treatment . from last august she was again on hormonal therapy for 3 months from me than 3 cycles on fertomid but having no result. periods are also not regular till now. this time i gave her letrozole from 3rd day with inj. FSH 75 iu on 7th day.today means the 9 th day largest size of follicle in lt ovary is 9mm.i want to add this also that at 9th day this time only she reach upto 9 mm before this she only reached 6mm in 2 cycles. i also give 2nd inj. FSH 75 iu today. i m still confused.i call her the day after tomorrow for last inj.FSH and 2nd tvs.my question is ,Is there any chance for follicle reach upto best size .?Should i increase the dose? and give it daily instead of alternate day? please send me ur opinion because i have only one day to take any decision. sorry i forgot that her test FSH,LF,S.PROLACTIN,S.INSULIN ARE NORMAL.and from august she is also taking metformin 500 mg tds.thanku	Hi Anita Next time you can use clomiphene citrate 100 mg from day 2 of menses for 5 days with estrogen support and then start her on Inj.FSH 150 IU alternate day ( 3 times).Letrozole is banned nowadays. Also start her on recent preparations containing myoinositol for better ovulation. if the size of follicle not increasing then consider surgical option like ovarian drilling. best regards	What should I do for a follicle to achieve maturity ? and for more details, my question is for infertility . my pt have b/l pcos . marriage history 12 yrs. one time she conceived without medicine in 2nd year.2nd time she conceived about 5 yrs ago with hormonal therapy and clomifine. but both time she had miscarriage . after that she was on fertility drugs last year but not having any best size of follicle .she drop her treatment . from last august she was again on hormonal therapy for 3 months from me than 3 cycles on fertomid but having no result. periods are also not regular till now. this time i gave her letrozole from 3rd day with inj. FSH 75 iu on 7th day.today means the 9 th day largest size of follicle in lt ovary is 9mm.i want to add this also that at 9th day this time only she reach upto 9 mm before this she only reached 6mm in 2 cycles. i also give 2nd inj. FSH 75 iu today. i m still confused.i call her the day after tomorrow for last inj.FSH and 2nd tvs.my question is ,Is there any chance for follicle reach upto best size .?Should i increase the dose? and give it daily instead of alternate day? please send me ur opinion because i have only one day to take any decision. sorry i forgot that her test FSH,LF,S.PROLACTIN,S.INSULIN ARE NORMAL.and from august she is also taking metformin 500 mg tds.thanku
Q. What are the preventive measures I should take to avoid pregnancy?	Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old married female. One week before, I had intercourse with my husband and took an I-pill within 24 hours. But, we had unprotected sex on the next day morning. Would the pill be effective even if I had intercourse after consuming I-pill? If not, what are the preventive measures should I take for not getting pregnant? Please explain me.	Hi. Your question is very interesting. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->	Q. What are the preventive measures I should take to avoid pregnancy? and for more details, Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old married female. One week before, I had intercourse with my husband and took an I-pill within 24 hours. But, we had unprotected sex on the next day morning. Would the pill be effective even if I had intercourse after consuming I-pill? If not, what are the preventive measures should I take for not getting pregnant? Please explain me.
MRI shows intervertebral disc space. How much does this affect lower back pain?	Dr. Agarwal, is wrong, I have an MRI that says that I have a S1-S2 intervertebral disc space. My Question is how much does this affect my lower back pain? I have very bad pain (level 8+) almost continually, and difficulty with other functions. I Know that I, have some pretty serious disc damage from L-5 through T-12. But here lately it s gotten much worse.	Disc degeneration may lead to back pain however there are too many pain geneartors in spine so we need to know more about your complaints and the MRI images to tell you exactly what is the possible reason for back pain. Although you have disc space at S1-S2 but its not necessary that it is the pain generator. Usually there is no mtion at this level so it may not cause any back pain. Few other reasons could be last mobile lumbar level disc prolapse or sacroiliac joint inflamation. I would suggest to get back wth more detaled history and your MRI images. Thanks.	MRI shows intervertebral disc space. How much does this affect lower back pain? and for more details, Dr. Agarwal, is wrong, I have an MRI that says that I have a S1-S2 intervertebral disc space. My Question is how much does this affect my lower back pain? I have very bad pain (level 8+) almost continually, and difficulty with other functions. I Know that I, have some pretty serious disc damage from L-5 through T-12. But here lately it s gotten much worse.
Suggest treatment for facial nerve pain	Hello doctor, I am suffering from facial nerve pain. Am taking tablets tegretal 200 3 times aday , gabatin 400 3 times a day and duzela 20 2 times a day from last 4 years but still I have stiffness andvpain on my face. Pls give me your advice Regards, Mrs. Arpita.	Hello, i have gone through your question and understand your concern.Facial pain is a debilitating type of pain, but it does not come from your facial nerve but from the trigeminal nerve. Anyway, you are already on full drug treatment. You might increase the tegretol dose but this might have some adverse. The next step in my opinion is injectingf glicerol in the trigeminal gangion, which is a minimally invasive treatment with good outcomes, but there is high probability of recurrenceIf this does not help I recommend a cerebral MRI to see if there is a neurovascular conflict of the trigeminal nerve after it leaves the brainstem. In case there is this situation you can do a microvascular decompression, which is very invasive but with a high percentuage of pain relief.Hope this answers some of your questions, please feel free for further questions	Suggest treatment for facial nerve pain and for more details, Hello doctor, I am suffering from facial nerve pain. Am taking tablets tegretal 200 3 times aday , gabatin 400 3 times a day and duzela 20 2 times a day from last 4 years but still I have stiffness andvpain on my face. Pls give me your advice Regards, Mrs. Arpita.
Suggest remedy for lumps post breast reduction procedure	Hi, I had a breast reduction 12 weeks ago and have noticeable lumps under the skin along the scars. My PS has checked it out and told me they are stitches that could take up to 9 months to dissolve. I am rubbing coconut oil on daily and scars look great. Just the lumps are a bit annoying. Is there any way to speed up the dissolving process? LS	Hi.Your PS has said that the lumps are due to undissolved stitches. There are only a few suture material that take this much tome. Most of the stitch material dissolved within 3 months , You are already 2 months postoperative period and the scar is fine. A short course of oral steroids like deflazacort will certainly help to dissolve the stitch granulomas.Granuloma are the body's reaction to the foreign material in the form of suture material.	Suggest remedy for lumps post breast reduction procedure and for more details, Hi, I had a breast reduction 12 weeks ago and have noticeable lumps under the skin along the scars. My PS has checked it out and told me they are stitches that could take up to 9 months to dissolve. I am rubbing coconut oil on daily and scars look great. Just the lumps are a bit annoying. Is there any way to speed up the dissolving process? LS
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?	Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached.	Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online -->	Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why? and for more details, Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached.
What is the remedy for the rashes which are spreading?	I have a allergy all over my body. This allergy has big phokas all around my body. I think this allergy is caused by dirty water I used to wash my hands. Moreover It is increasing in speed rate. Any suggestions, plz give me. I am really in difficult situation. (I am 18 years old.)	HI, thanks for using healthcare magicAllergic reactions are treated by avoiding future contact with the source if possible and medications.The medications normally include oral antihistamines, topical steroids and in more severe allergic reactions systemic steroids.I hope this helps	What is the remedy for the rashes which are spreading? and for more details, I have a allergy all over my body. This allergy has big phokas all around my body. I think this allergy is caused by dirty water I used to wash my hands. Moreover It is increasing in speed rate. Any suggestions, plz give me. I am really in difficult situation. (I am 18 years old.)
What could cause stiffness and swelling in legs?	I have swollen feet which pitt 3 months after chemo TAC. I also get a tight throat and breathlessness. I do have a chronic lung condition which I have been told in not sinister. I was really fit and finding stiff legs when getting up or after sleeping a pain in the neck.	Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Swelling and stiffness in legs is commonly seen in right sided heart failure. You are also having chronic lung disease. These diseases in the later stages cause right sided heart failure. So better to first rule out this. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. You also took chemotherapy. And sometimes chemotherapy can cause renal damage. This can also cause lower limb swelling. So also get done renal function test (creatinine and urea). So consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.	What could cause stiffness and swelling in legs? and for more details, I have swollen feet which pitt 3 months after chemo TAC. I also get a tight throat and breathlessness. I do have a chronic lung condition which I have been told in not sinister. I was really fit and finding stiff legs when getting up or after sleeping a pain in the neck.