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Posted on: May 16, 2009 5:58 am
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for my 6 month nephew

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johnny biernacki

what could/would cause lump and 3 marks on lil' sams windpipe, approximately 4 weeks after fluid in lungs,turned into pneumonia, cause oxygen level to drop,and lung to shut down? what is the lump...marks? possibilities?

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Johnny, need to exclude carcinoma, foreign body or even tuberculosis. Digital x ray/ CT scan and bronchoscopy might be required. Please consult a pulmonologist or respiratory medicine specialist.





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Posted on: May 15, 2009 3:41 am
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bowels

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brandy hancock

My son was seen in the ER tonight with massive stomach pain and they said he was severely constpated they sent him home with golytely and told me to call and schedule a Barium Enema in the morning. He has been drinking this stuff for 2hrs and 40 minutes and still has not went to the bathroom and has thrown up all over my kitchen what should I do?

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Brandy, you may try enema. Disposable enema are available with chemists. Try once. If stool does not pass investigations are required. To prevent constipation in future encourage the child to drink wanter regularly. Use lots of fruits and vegetables in the meals. A glass of milk before going to bed may be helpful.





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Posted on: May 14, 2009 2:34 pm
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liver transplant for my father

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g s sudan

does aiims have a liver transplant centre?
do they do adult live donor liver transplant?

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Gurpreet, yes, AIIMS has a liver transplant unit. Refer to Gastro-intestinal (GI) Surgery department. Just for your information- the success rate of liver transplant is quite poor.





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Posted on: May 14, 2009 7:47 am
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Low platelet count

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Ajay Gupta

Hi,

I have a low platelet count (150 units) on the desirable range of 150-450 units. I have noticed that my healing of wounds tends to be on the slower side, possibly as a result of the low platelet count. Can you suggest how I can go about increasing my platelet count? I am a 26 yr male, non smoker, non drinker.

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Ajay, generally dengue fever or other viral infections cause reduced platelet count and after the infection is over the count recovers on its own. Please get complete blood count done along with peripheral blood smear and consult a hematologist.





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Posted on: May 13, 2009 12:57 pm
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leg injury

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cris

I was kicked by a horse 2.5 wks ago. the site (shin) was immediatly very swollen, like a tennis ball on front of shin, I iced and elevated etc. The swelling became less localised and after a few days i got bruising from knee to foot on front and side of leg. I had a small graze at impact site. This is now about 1.5 inch across and will not heal. During the day my leg swells from below knee to ankle with sweeling which does not recover shape after pressure on lower leg. I can walk ok and pain only when going downhill etc. The wound is not seeping pus but some waterey discharge. I have kept the wound clean. I have applied a topical tri antibiotic for last few days. I have also been taking 400 mgs ibuprofen 3 times day. I am 58 yrs old femal not overweight, non smoker and regularly exercise(run etc) I do have medication for blood pressure (plendil 5mg) and simvastatin 40mg daily.

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Cris, if you can walk normally and pain is not significant going downhill, bones and ligaments are likely to be alright. Only problem seems to be external wound. Start hot saline fomentation of the wound. Let it dry and then apply betadine ointment. Let it remain open. It may be repeated 2-3 times a day for 5 days. If swelling is still there continue ibuprofen for few days more.





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Posted on: May 13, 2009 11:54 am
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Meningitise

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Mohammed Irshad Ali

Dr Sahab Adab
Main apka bahut shukhr guzar hounga ager ap meri problem per advice dain.
Mera beta 1/10/08 ko paida hua tha aur next day hi pata chala ke osse jaundis hai fauran hospital main admit kara ya phir test ke bad pata chala jaundis 30 hai sath hi convulsion bhi ker raha tha aur sath main Meningitis bhi hai as per Doctor.Maine jaundiis ka report dekho convulsion muchhe feel nahi hua aur meningitis ka koi test nahi kiya gaya. bachhe main problem ye thi ki woh bahut ro raha tha , body yellow lagraha tha aur dodh pina band kerdiya tha. baher hal 12 dino tak icu main raha(phototharaphy hua 4 days oske bad jaundis 1 hogaya ) oske bad release hogye.
Ab problem ye hai ke woh 7 and half month ka hogaya hai per abhi tak baithne ya khisakne ki koshish nahi kerta hai and apna ser gerdan per sedha nahi ker sakta hai yani head ko gera leta hai sath hi sply rat main paida hone ke dosre din se hi aj tak bahut rota hai.baqee sab thik hai.
Pls muchhe advice dain log /local doctor tarah tarah ki bat kahte hain ke meningitis ke wajah se ye problem ho raha hai etc.
pls meri help karain apni best advice se Allah apki bhi madad karenge. Thanks

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Dear Ali, it seems to be due to effects of meningitis on the nervous system. Please consult a Neurologist at NIMHANS Bangalore or Neuro center AIIMS, N Delhi or SGPGI Lucknow. Physiotherapy is required to be done.





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Posted on: May 11, 2009 5:08 pm
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neurosurgery

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suman

sir mai suman hu mai aapku pahele message ka continue kar raha hu . mai aapko medicines ka naam likh raha hu mai surgery ke baad
topiral:-
175mg-------200mg
tegerital:-
200mg--200mg--400mg
lametec:-
200mg-----------200mg
zonisep 50mg morning.
thank you

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Suman, it is a difficult case and it is not possible to advise you from distance. Please refer to a neuro surgeon in NIMHANS in Bangalore or AIIMS in New Delhi or SGPHI in Lucknow.





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Posted on: May 11, 2009 4:58 pm
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NEUROSURGERY

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SUMAN

SIR,mera 2001 mai accident hua tha. mujhe post traumatic epilepsy hai. mai iska treatment 2001 se le raha hu.meri neurophysician ne mujhe advice dia ke mai apni neurosurgery kara lu.20-01-2009 ko maine surgery kara li. par mere seizures aur bad gaye. operation se pahele mujhe month mai seizures one time aate thay.seizures aane se pahele sound aata tha. aur din mai 2-3 times sounds aate thay.lekin operation ke baad mujhe ab 14-15 times sound aate hai daily.aur seizures week mai ek baar aa rahe hai.mai operation se pahele bhi medicines leta tha aur ab bhi leta hu.operation ke baad 27-04-09 ko maine EEG karaya uski report bhej raha hu.
EEG RECORD:-
An awake EEG record was done using the international 10-20 system with referential and bipolar montages.
The resting record is characterized by a background activity of 9-10 HZ alpha activity intermixed with 5-6 HZ theta activity,which is bilaterally,symmetrical and synchronous with posterio-anterior attenuation, reactive to eye opening and eye closure.hyperventilation does not induce any change. photic stimulation induces good shift of background activity bilaterally. there are frequent spike and slow wave discharges seen over left temporal region with phase reversals at T3 with secondary generalization.
IMPRESSION:- this EEG is suggestive of left temporal epileptogenic foci with secondary generalization.

mai aapse suggestion chahata hu. kya operation ke baad bhi aisa hota hai kya? please mujhe iske baare mai details batayiye. please reply me sir. thank you



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Posted on: May 10, 2009 5:51 pm
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Hello, I have 1 testicle and 5 weeks ago I caught the mumps virus. I noticed my sperm was a red colour, also my testicle swelled up. I did get this checked out and I was given antibiotics. I had an infection called Epididymel Orchitis. My sperm is like water now and I still have pain in my testes, if I am sterile do you think my testicle will right itself?? I am 38 and concerned. Regards Vernon



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Posted on: May 9, 2009 1:55 pm
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hand pain

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sheri martin

my husbands left hand swelled up and hes having a lot of pain in his hand,especially in his thumb,the urgent care doctor said its tendonitis does this sound right

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Sheri, tendinitis is generally localized to a specific area- over a particular tendon. If the whole hand is swollen it could be due to injury. You may give him a pain killer like ibuprofen plus paracetamol to reliev pain and get an x-ray left hand- AP and lateral views done. Consult an orthopedic surgeon.





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Posted on: May 9, 2009 6:59 am
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concern

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connor brady

so iw as at the beach today and a bunch of buddys threw waterlogged firewood on it, and i inhaled a lung full of salt water smoke and i vomit'd, is it harmfull?

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Yes, it could be harmful. It may have toxic gases. Pl avoid such situations
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Brady, smoke may contain toxic gases and could be harmful. Avoid such situations.





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Posted on: May 8, 2009 2:54 am
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bleeding

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michael larosa

my wife had some gum surgery 9 days ago and some type of blood blister formed on the roof of her mouth. it just ruptured and is bleeding alot. I called her dentist but he has not called back. what should I do?

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Michael, apply pressure on the bleeding point by pressing a cotton ball on it for 30 minutes. If beelding stops, fine. If it does not stop please refer to a dental surgeon as at times gum bleeding is serious and may need suturing.





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Posted on: May 7, 2009 9:40 am
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cochlear implant

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nitin jagadale

Dr. Deca
I mr nitin jagadale want to know about cochlear implant surgery on my daugter of 2 years old who is suffering from deafness. sir k.e.m hospital mumbai told me this surgery cost around 10 lakhs as i am the only earning person in the family i cannt afford this much amount. i heard that in your hospital this surgery is free of cost. please furnish me with these details. i humbly request you to help my daugther to build her future.

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Nitin, please contact government hospital. Most of PGIs and medical college hospitals have cochlear implant facility.





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Posted on: May 7, 2009 4:13 am
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eye irritation

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Amy

Iwear contacts, and was focused on my computer for 9 straight hours today. My eyes were hurting, and as i walked in the door after work my daughter threw a slipper at me & it hit me in the r eye, now it is extremely painful. i could not find the lens in my eye..but i can feel it. could it be pushed up under my eyelid? How do I get it out? it's really, really irritated and my eye is watery. help?



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Posted on: May 6, 2009 6:37 pm
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cushing's syndrome

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Arianna

Does this sound like cushing's?

Ok so i recently started looking up cushing's syndrome because my friend was telling me about it and it sounded like i could have an overproduction of cortisol. I have almost all symptoms of cushing's and about 2 years ago i had a benign tumor in my ovary. From research i've found that tumors do form in some cases of cushing's, just wondering if maybe this was an early sign that was over looked? Sorry if my information is a little off. I do plan on going to the doctor i just want some guidance from people who know the disease.


Also are severe migraines a symptom of cushing's?

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Arianna, Cushing's syndrome is due to excessive production of cortisol hormones by adrenal agands resulting in weight gain specifically in trunk and face sparing limbs, pigmentation, hair growth on face, amenorrhoea, depression, hypertension and even diabetes. Migrain is not a known side effect. Could be conincidence but hypertension, depression etc may potentiate it. It can be treated successfully by medicines and surgery.





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