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Mental Health

Hello there i am addicted to Codeine Phosphate Promitazin Flunitrazepam I need help please help I

Your health is important your mental health more so You can beat this we are rooting for you NB KINDLY NOTE THAT YOU CANT RESPOND TO THIS COMMENT ANONYMOUSLY

Infections

Hello wellvis please what could be the cause of painful swallowing and what can I do I once had an history of epiglottitis but I had a homemade solution could it be it again

over 4 years ago and i used dry gin and alligator pepper

Child Health

My daughter falls sick almost every three month and its giving us concern Please what can we do to put a stop to this frequent occurrence

Thank you doctor She is 4years old and the sickness is either malaria or infection We just changed her school to a better one when we noticed the re occurrence of malaria when she was in her former school Thanks

Infections

Hello wellvis please what could be the cause of painful swallowing and what can I do I once had an history of epiglottitis but I had a homemade solution could it be it again

To the best of my knowledge thats not a known treatment for epiglottitis or any other kind of infection The pain you feel while swallowing could be due to a number of things ranging from a recurrence to a sore throat from a cold or a strep throat I would advice you to drink a lot of warm fluids over the next few days with fruits especially oranges Also you can get strepsils or any other lozenges from a pharmacy If you dont feel better in a few days its best you see a doctor for a physical examination

Infections

Hello wellvis please what could be the cause of painful swallowing and what can I do I once had an history of epiglottitis but I had a homemade solution could it be it again

okaythank you

Infections

Swollen Armpit Lymph nodes I have been experiencing recurrent lumps and pain in my armpit since last month They dont seem to have any pus even after hot compress Please whats the advice for me What tests can I run and what drugs

Hello Good Evening Your complaints have been noted A variety of things could cause swelling in the Armpits and although you classed them as Swollen Lymph nodes its possible a expert might think differently Also Hot compress doesnt cause pus to form There are still some information needed about these swellings Are the Reddish How long do they stay before it goes away Have you shaved the areas recently Do you have swellings in other parts of your body How big are these swellings In the meantime ensure good hygiene to the area and do not itch scratch or attempt to burst the Swelling You can take Paracetamol for thr Pain but you may need to be examined by a Doctor

Infections

Chronic hepatitis b patient with pruritus and dull aching abdominal pain ultrasound normal alt 19 normal 18 ast 12 normal 18 waiting for the result of hbv DNA Am scared hope this isnt a picture of hcc

Good morning i would guess that you have been on some form of medication for the Hepatitis over some time The picture you have painted above has nothing to suggest that you have hepatocellular carcinoma In Chronic hepatitis liver function is affected on the regular so your liver tests might not follow the normal picture but since your ultrasound scan was normal and you have no other major symptoms you should not get yourself worked up on HCC Follow your treatment regimen go for your clinics and do the monitoring tests required as due Avoid intakes that can further affect your liver eg alcohol Wish you the best NB you cant reply anonymously to this comment Thanks

Infections

Chronic hepatitis b patient with pruritus and dull aching abdominal pain ultrasound normal alt 19 normal 18 ast 12 normal 18 waiting for the result of hbv DNA Am scared hope this isnt a picture of hcc

Am yet to start treatment was diagnosed last year but didnt have money to do the hbv DNA Presented cos of the above symptoms but gastroenterologist said he can only start treatment base on the result of the hbv DNA

Infections

Chronic hepatitis b patient with pruritus and dull aching abdominal pain ultrasound normal alt 19 normal 18 ast 12 normal 18 waiting for the result of hbv DNA Am scared hope this isnt a picture of hcc

My question is if eventually there will be need for treatment will liver function tests become normal and will the symptoms am currently having regress

Infections

Swollen Armpit Lymph nodes I have been experiencing recurrent lumps and pain in my armpit since last month They dont seem to have any pus even after hot compress Please whats the advice for me What tests can I run and what drugs

Please note you cannot respond anonymously Thanks

Infections

Chronic hepatitis b patient with pruritus and dull aching abdominal pain ultrasound normal alt 19 normal 18 ast 12 normal 18 waiting for the result of hbv DNA Am scared hope this isnt a picture of hcc

Good Morning thanks for the clarification this is dependent on how much damage has happened to the liver before you commence treatment but the liver heals well in a lot of cases The treatment will help to kill and reduce rhe number of the viruses in your blood and by extension your liver so this will stop whatever damage is being done once this is stopped the liver can heal and allow things to go back to normal There are different treatment options some are expensive some are affordable kindly discuss with your doctor and ask about the options The earlier you commenced treatment the better

Child Health

My 7 months old son was given lonart suspension at the hospital I mixed water to 100ml instead of 60ml and he has been taking the recommended 4ml dose for two days It is a 3day treatment What can I do

Good Morning Lisa If you diluted far beyond the required volume then the measurement per day to give wont deliver the required dosage to your son i could analyse that you should increase the amount of mls you will give per time but to prevent confusion i will advise that you buy another and mix to the appropriate volume this time Start all over and still use for the 3 days

Child Health

My 7 months old son was given lonart suspension at the hospital I mixed water to 100ml instead of 60ml and he has been taking the recommended 4ml dose for two days It is a 3day treatment What can I do

Just to be clearer The 4mls you are giving will not be enough because you have diluted beyond the required volume Kindly procure another and mix to the appropriate volume and give the required mls

Infections

Good morning pls what can a woman above 60yrs use for constant cold cattarh sneezing and coughing It is really intense she says its the use of airconditioning and fan that causes it but when both is turn off it still continues thanks

Levocetirizine 1 in the evening tablets will be helpful to manage these symptoms she is having also i will advise that you reduce her exposure to cold AC and fan inclusive Let her drink lots of water and also Vitamin C tablets 2 tablets 3 times daily If the symptoms persist let ge go see a doctor for evaluation Thanks

Infections

Good morning pls what can a woman above 60yrs use for constant cold cattarh sneezing and coughing It is really intense she says its the use of airconditioning and fan that causes it but when both is turn off it still continues thanks

Thanks so much Doctor

Sexual Health

Hello wellvis have been having this uncomfortable viganal odour during after sex Its not something that happens on a regular tho just after sex What can be the cause Thank you

Good evening i am wondering if its just an odour or its an odour along with a discharge if its just an odour then its unusual for there to be a special odour that comes after sex what i do know is that Condoms have some odour depending on the type and i have heard people complain in this regard only to realise it was the condom that was giving the smell Sex doesnt make thr vagina throw a special smell so ill say relax its most likely the condom Dont agree to anyone telling you to douche its more harmful than helpful If you are having a discharge and a odour kindly see a doctor NB you cant reply anonymously to this post Thanks

Sexual Health

Hello wellvis have been having this uncomfortable viganal odour during after sex Its not something that happens on a regular tho just after sex What can be the cause Thank you

Hi im sorry to hear about your symptoms It is possible this odour you perceive are due to some vaginal collections that become obvious when you have sex if you also perceive the odour when you urinate it might be a sign of UTI A foul smelling odour might also be due to pelvic inflammatory disease especially when you have a lower abdominal pain or discharge which you can confirm with a vaginal MCS test Your partner might also need to do u urine MCS to be sure the offensive odour isnt from him Kindly note that you cant reply this tweet anonymously

Infections

Hello Ive been sneezing for 2 days now but after taking loratidine tabs it reduced but i feel a little bit weak By the way i have sinusitis

Sorry to hear about your symptoms Im glad the sneezing is reducing too Weakness isnt part of the common side effects of loratidine I hope your eating periods hasnt reduced as that might cause weakness too You might also need to check your packed cell volume too to make sure you have adequate blood in your body And for the sinusitis you will need to see an ENT surgeon Kindly note that you cant reply this message as anonymous

Infections

Hello Ive been sneezing for 2 days now but after taking loratidine tabs it reduced but i feel a little bit weak By the way i have sinusitis

You might also need to identify what exactly is causing the sneezing so that you avoid it Taking more water eating more fruits and having adequate rest will also help in boosting your immunity and improve the weakness you are feeling

Drugs

Tramadol nauseate and makes my mother vomit anytime she takes it What alternative can recommend

Hi The first thing for her to do is to stop the tramadol regardless of the indication for its use Then the other drug she will use will then depend on her level of pain and what exactly is causing the pain Its one thing to relieve pain and its another thing to cure the cause Make sure she gets d causeShe can contact the doctor who prescribed the tramadol who will know the exact drug for replacement Your mother can use Paracetamol in the mean time Kindly note that you cant reply this message anonymously

Infections

Good morning pls what can a woman above 60yrs use for constant cold cattarh sneezing and coughing It is really intense she says its the use of airconditioning and fan that causes it but when both is turn off it still continues thanks

I will also recommend a lot of water and fruits for her hey contain a lot of vitamins which will help boost her immunity and reduce the incidenc of cold thank you

Child Health

My 7 months old son was given lonart suspension at the hospital I mixed water to 100ml instead of 60ml and he has been taking the recommended 4ml dose for two days It is a 3day treatment What can I do

If you continue with that medication it is not likely to work get a new bottle

Child Health

Our son of five months old has boil and pulsive boil all around his neck and eczema like infection What can we use

Good morning kindly answer the questions below so i can have a clear overview of your childs condition how long have you noticed the boilis the boil in any other part of the body aside the neck any fever since you noticed the boil and is the baby feeding wellsucking breast and playing as usual

Women's Health

I have a breast lump that has been found to be noncancerous I need a hospital that is not a teaching hospital to have it removed Can you give suggestions

Hi good morning Giving yoi options of where to remove it will be much easier if we can know where you stay or live town city but since your response to this cant be anonymous i will advice that you ask rhe question again stating where you reside On the other hand you can try out any general hospital around you waiting times are less and they are less cumbersome Thanks

Child Health

Our son of five months old has boil and pulsive boil all around his neck and eczema like infection What can we use

Hi kindly note that you cannot respond to this message because you are anonymous I will suggest you repost your question as registered member so a thread can be created With the information provided your child probably has a skin infection however presence of other symptoms such a fever reduced activity poor feeding and continous spread of the boil to other areas the body indicate that the condition is overwhelming hence the need of an urgent medical evaluation at an hospital

Child Health

Our son of five months old has boil and pulsive boil all around his neck and eczema like infection What can we use

For over three months only around the neck no fever and he is eating very well Just so you know he has seen a doctor the gave us vista cream and some antibiotics

Child Health

Our son of five months old has boil and pulsive boil all around his neck and eczema like infection What can we use

Hello Sorry about these distressing symptoms If you baby actually has boil with pus around the neck see a paediatrician ASAP If not your babys complaint is not exactly uncommon especially if you have similar but less florid lesions in other flexural areas elbows armpit and hisher discomfort is heightened in hot rooms If your baby is having a concurrent fever not feeding well or excessive cry kindly see a doctor as soon as possible In the meantime be sure to breastfeed as often as you can always use a bib while feeding and avoid using wet bibs also wipe the neck clean with a soft napkin after feeding

Child Health

Our son of five months old has boil and pulsive boil all around his neck and eczema like infection What can we use

Maintain a cool bit dry environment might need to get a lowpower rechargeable fan depending on your power supply and use a little antiseptic solution personal favorite Savlon with his baths twice daily I hope this is helpful If you do not see significant improvements soon though visit a paediatrician for further evaluation NB Verbal consultation is no substitute for clinical examination NB KINDLY NOTE THAT YOU CANT RESPOND TO THIS COMMENT ANONYMOUSLY

Women's Health

What could actually be the cause of a delay in menstrual period

Delay in menstruation might be seen in a woman who just delivered a baby and it could also occur in any woman currently on contraceptives However it may also occur in women with hormonal inbalance You will need to do an hormonal profile which include blood level of Progesterone oestrogen LH and FSH There are several causes that weight be able to exhaust here Kindly note that you cant reply this message anonymously you can repost your question stating any obvious symptom you also notice in you

Women's Health

What could actually be the cause of a delay in menstrual period

Hello There are a number of reasons why your period could be delayed and you didnt give us information as to how long it has been delayed for A number of people have irregular periods so its hard to predict the onset Assuming you arent Pregnant Anxiety could delay the periods Use of contraceptives could also mess with the cycle Infections and Significant Lifestyle changes Fasting Intense Physical activity Significant weight losscould delay your periods too However there are a few more serious reason why the menstrual cycle could be altered So barring more information wait it out check if any of the aforementioned reasons could be your case and if it persists See your

Mental Health

My dad is having bouts of delusion during which he cant recognize anyone sees and hears things

Hi if your father is having these bouts that are associated with the symptoms you have explained i will advice that you take him to a Mental Health Hospital for evaluation there is nothing to fear or be wary of with mental health hospitals issues like this are what some doctors are trained to manage and take care of The best thing you can do for your father is to avail him of that option Most states in Nigeria have one or 2 mental health hospitals and depending on where you reside we could give you a specific address to go to Thanks

Mental Health

My dad is having bouts of delusion during which he cant recognize anyone sees and hears things

Thank you for the response He stays in Alimosho area

Mental Health

My dad is having bouts of delusion during which he cant recognize anyone sees and hears things

You can take him to LUTH psychiatry clinic in Yaba or Federal Neuropsychiatric hoapital also in Yaba Thats one of the best decisions you will be making for him Thanks

Women's Health

Heyyyyyyy good evening Please is it normal to have a milky discharge from the nipples when the lady isnt pregnant What are the causes and possible solutions please

Milky nipple discharge can be physiological normal or pathological The commonest cause being pregnancy other normal causes like stress nipple stimulation or breast exams may cause nipple discharge It can be caused by drugs like antipsychotics and pathological causes like tumors of the pituitary To determine its origin i suggest you look out for other symptoms you think may be associated with the discharge Also further examinations and investigations may be required so i suggest you present at a clinic where you can be examined and said investigations carried out

General Health

My dad has been on the hospital bed since 5days ago and has not been able to defecate And now complainig body pain Please advice on what to do

Hello please can you give us more details as to the reason for admissionis preadmission status and what course of treatment since being on admission This will help in assisting Thanks

General Health

I usually have chest pain once in a while sometimes frequently what could be the cause and possible solution Thanks

Hi please can u describe the nature of pain preciselywhat part of your chesthow long you have been having such Any coughfever history of allergies

Infections

HI I have been treating infection ND it keeps coming backi discovered a whitish discharge ND smell ND sometime it itches me please can can I do to clear it permanently

I have similar issues also and i carried out a medical test already revealing a heavy Growth of candida albicans at 37oC after 24hrs of incubation and sensitive to septrin amoxicillin ampiclox ciproflaxin streptomycin erthromycin pelloxacingentamycinrocephin zinnacelIt has refused to go with most drugs av used And i av a rash around the vagina area Please how can i treat this permanently

General Health

My dad has been on the hospital bed since 5days ago and has not been able to defecate And now complainig body pain Please advice on what to do

Sorry about being in such a distressing situation Pending then I will suggest you actually contact and discuss his care with his attending physicians as they would have much more information about his clinical condition A honest conversation on his care thus far and expectations might allay your fears NB You CANNOT respond ANONYMOUSLY to this post Kindly post as another thread ifwhen you want to supply more information

General Health

I usually have chest pain once in a while sometimes frequently what could be the cause and possible solution Thanks

It will be good if you can explain the nature of the chest pain as chest pain could arise from the musculoskeletal system it could be from the internal organs like the heart it could also be referred pain from somewhere else any history of cough any allergies any fever any trauma this can help narrow down the possibilities you may need to see a doctor for proper evaluation thank you

Skin Care

So I noticed a few weeks ago that my toe nail was getting dried up and chafed Now it has removed completely from its root What could be the cause

Hello Sorry about the toenail There are a couple of clarifications to make was there any trauma was there any discoloration before removal which nail was affected was it nail or nails any skin lesion elsewhere From above description though sketchy I would say you likely have a fungal nail infection which is quite common though not all progress to nail loss There are a couple of antifungal medications you can use but Id advise you visit a local clinic to juxtapose the effectiveness of said medications with possible side effects

Skin Care

So I noticed a few weeks ago that my toe nail was getting dried up and chafed Now it has removed completely from its root What could be the cause

Also try to avoid clammy covered shoes keep your feet and the spaces between your toes dry avoid walking barefoot You can expect the nail to grow back although it sometimes takes more than a year We hope this is helpful NB You CANNOT respond ANONYMOUSLY to this post Kindly start a new threadpost if you want to supply more information

Skin Care

So I noticed a few weeks ago that my toe nail was getting dried up and chafed Now it has removed completely from its root What could be the cause

Also consider airing your shoes once a week to keep them very dry If you use socks try to use one new one everydaty and avoid repeating socks days in a row make sure the socks you wear are very dry cheers

General Health

I usually have chest pain once in a while sometimes frequently what could be the cause and possible solution Thanks

As stated by my colleagues it will be great if you can give a detailed description of the pain and any other symptoms associated with it

Infections

Good morning pls what can a woman above 60yrs use for constant cold cattarh sneezing and coughing It is really intense she says its the use of airconditioning and fan that causes it but when both is turn off it still continues thanks

Hope there is no associated significant weight loss in addition to the cough

Infections

Hello i did a couple of tests a while ago Found out i had infection i treated myself But i still itch my body very often especially when i smoke it becomes worse

Thank you Dr Ayomide Also change of environment introductionconsuming a new food clothing could also contribute to this These you have to pay attention to But as rightly stated by my colleague seeing a dermatologist will help with proper evaluation in terms of history taking physical examination and running some tests if necessary

Infections

Hello i did a couple of tests a while ago Found out i had infection i treated myself But i still itch my body very often especially when i smoke it becomes worse

Then let me quickly add that self medication is not encouraged without prior and proper evaluation by a medical personnel The attendant cons far outweighs the pros

Sexual Health

Is there really a permanent cure to Premature Ejaculation tried a couple of those online medications and herbs but still no difference

Hi there is no permanent cure for premature ejaculation there are various medications that have been shown to be effective in prolonging the duration Other methods like start and stop which you stop intercourse cuddle for a while and continue again has also been shown to be effective in some couples You can contact your GP for some of those medications Kindly note that you cant reply this message anonymously

Sexual Health

Is there really a permanent cure to Premature Ejaculation tried a couple of those online medications and herbs but still no difference

Hias said no permanent cure for itbut there are managing techniques depending on the identified causewhy dont you get evaluated by your primary care provider andlet a diagnosis be made following which you can have an appropriate management technique

Infections

Swollen armpit lymph nodes

Hi sorry to learn about this But can you please describe the swelling further The sizeis it hard or firm or feels like it contains fluid any tenderness Are there other associated symptoms like cough weight loss It is important to have a detailed knowledge of the swelling to determine the next line of action Invariably you can see a Medical personnel for thorough evaluation

Sexual Health

Is there really a permanent cure to Premature Ejaculation tried a couple of those online medications and herbs but still no difference

You can also see a sex therapist and discuss in detail you can follow wunmiomololu on instagram

Infections

What do you test for to know of you have sti

Hi The symptoms of an STI differ in men and women We use symptoms to identify the cause of the STI and tests to confirm Generally we test fluids from the genital organs to identify an STI In men urethral swabs are taken from within the tip of the penis discharge of the penis can be tested as well Sometimes the urine may be tested for STI like Clamydia and blood tests can identify HIV as well as mouth swabs For homosexuals swabs from the anus may be used In women Pelvic tests taking swabs from the vagina and inner lining of the womb are used

Infections

What do you test for to know of you have sti

the symptoms of sexually transmitted infections are varied depending on the particular illness if you think youhave an Sti kindly see a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment as some can lead to infertility

Infections

What do you test for to know of you have sti

Hi you should also know you can do routine STI testing even without having symptoms to confirm your sexual health status The tests are done just as AskAwayHealth has mentioned If you have any symptoms its best you see a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment

General Health

I have frequent migraine headachesplease what can be done and is there any checkup i need to go for and what medicines can be used

Hi Gbenga welcome to the forum and sorry to hear of your distress Could you confirm if your headaches have been diagnosed as Migraine by a doctor Some people call any severe headache a Migraine which is not always strictly trueIf you have not already done so it would be good to see a doctor because in addition to other details about the headache your blood pressure check is VERY important Migraines are usually severe headaches that happen on one side of the head in which the person may also feel like vomiting have very watery eyes and is unable to stay in brightly lit areas They may start abruptly and some people may have triggers like coffee or red wine

Women's Health

I had a dc a while back prior to that I had an heavy flow which usually lasted 7 days But since the procedure my flow has been light and lasts for 2days Is this something I should be worried about

You should see a gynaecologist

General Health

I have frequent migraine headachesplease what can be done and is there any checkup i need to go for and what medicines can be used

If you have any of these or other symptoms it could be a Migraine but again a Bp check and some other tests are recommended first There are medications that can treat the Migraine headache and others can prevent or reduce the frequency These can be started after an examination with your doctor to exclude any other cause for the headaches Thanks

Infections

Cough Cold Blocked nose itchy ears cluster headache temperature is 38 sore throat and dizziness if I move suddenly Normally these are the symptoms I experience with malaria should I just get malaria drugs

See a doctor A test will confirm if you have malaria and treatment will be given It is better to be sure than to guess

Child Health

My son some times have swollen strutum and after a while it will come down at times finds it difficult to urinate please what is responsible and where can it go for a check u

Kindly see a doctor Your child will be examined

General Health

I have frequent migraine headachesplease what can be done and is there any checkup i need to go for and what medicines can be used

It has been confirmedi have symptomps of blurry vision for some minutes and then my stomach starts to feel funnythen light begins to irritate me as well as sound

Pregnancy

What is the solution to cervical incompetence please My wife has had 3 miscarriages the last one had sikelarge and when it get to 16th week it still come out please help

And right now she is 26 weeks pregnant with a saclarge now and she is taking nephidipin drugs now any way out please

Pregnancy

What is the solution to cervical incompetence please My wife has had 3 miscarriages the last one had sikelarge and when it get to 16th week it still come out please help

Hi sir i am sorry about your travails if your wife has been diagnosed of having cervical incompetence the solution is cerclage which like you said they did and it didnt work my advice will be for you to go to a public hospital where there will be different specialists in Obstetrics and try again The last one was most likely not effective Cerclage is the solution and i am sure it will work this time just follow the advice NB you cant reply anonymously to this message Thanks

Pregnancy

What is the solution to cervical incompetence please My wife has had 3 miscarriages the last one had sikelarge and when it get to 16th week it still come out please help

The Cerclage will hold sir please do take her to the clinic as required and also ask the doctor to help you examine the integrity of the cerclage too And also please ask to see a specialist on this this pregnancy is a precious one Thanks

Skin Care

What could be the cause of severe itching after baths and some times migratory swellings in the body Also how long after treatment of staph can someone get reinfected

Hi this is a two part question firstly pruritus itching after bath can be caused by some blood disease such as polycythermia verawhen there is excessive blood in the body however aquagenic pruritus is a commoner Classically presents with iching about 5 minutes after bathing with associated goosebumps which may last 20 to 40 minutes It is important to rule out any medical disease as stated above by conducting blood investigation in the hospitalmeanwhile here a few tips are available to pacify the unease use warm water to bath use soft towel and sponge NOTE the use of medications such as prednisolone and antihistamine should be avoided except prescribed by a physician

Drugs

How damaging can Tramadol be to health please Having issues with my sex life and I was introduced to Trams which work so well but I notice itching all over my body and some discomfort in my throat wheneva I use it

Tramadol is a prescription drug and not something one should use anyhow One can become addicted to it and also have withdrawal symptoms when one doesnt take it Misuse can cause damage to the heart the breathing and other parts of the body If you are having sex issues there are drugs meant for helping with erection and activity and these are available at pharmacies take based on advice but if issues persist you should see your doctor for the appropriate management Kindly desist from taking tramadol routinely or for sexual activity its not in your best interest Please note you cant respond to this post anonymously

Child Health

My son some times have swollen strutum and after a while it will come down at times finds it difficult to urinate please what is responsible and where can it go for a check u

I agree kindly go see a doctor for a proper physical examination and management

General Health

Hi Ive been having this itch in my anus area for a while now It comes and goes but it really gives me concern Please what can i do

Im sorry to hear about the itching Must be really disturbing Anal itching at times comes with anal protrusion or bleeding through the anus or even black stool if you have none of these and no itching in other part of your body Trichuriasis is a possibility as it is a common cause of isolated anal itching Enterobiasis is another cause too You might use Tab Albendazole 400mg stat dose Also ensure a good toilet hygiene use antiseptics to clean yourself stop sharing toiletries if you do that before etc If your symptom persist kindly contact your GP Kindly note that you cant respond to this post anonymously

General Health

Hy i have severe waist and back pain Its restricting my movement i can barely move around or even bend Please help

If the pain is severe you can use some analegeics like diclofenac 50mg twice a day it is also very important to address the root cause of the back pain you may need to do some xrays what kindof work do you do if you do a lot of lifting jobs you are prone to low back pain try and lift correctl7ywhat kind of chair do you use and your posture bad seats and bad posture is a common cause of back pain is your mattress very soft you may considetr getting a firm bed see a docor asap

Pregnancy

My girlfriend sends me a message last night saying the stripe confirms she is pregnant I will like to know what steps to take if I want to take the pregnancy out Its a matter of concern

Hi have you discussed with your girlfriend if she also want the pregnancy out Termination of pregancy is illegal in many countries You can check online if it is permitted in your country You might need to see an obstetrician to discuss your options in this case Kindly note that you cant reply this message anonymously

Skin Care

What could be the cause of severe itching after baths and some times migratory swellings in the body Also how long after treatment of staph can someone get reinfected

Finallysee a dermatologist for detailed evaluationas regards the second question details from the texts are sketchyhowever if staph infection in this context refers to skin infection several factors will determine reinfection which by extension influences the time of reoccurrence for instance competency of the host immune system and use of immune suppressant drug I will advise you keep a good hygieneespecially regular bathing balanced diet and visit a physician if symptoms reoccurs NOTE you cant reply this message because you are anonymous kindly register with your name so you can follow up with questions from the explanation provided

Pregnancy

My girlfriend sends me a message last night saying the stripe confirms she is pregnant I will like to know what steps to take if I want to take the pregnancy out Its a matter of concern

Also note that pregnancy stripes might be wrong at times maybe due to expired strips or solvent used as confirming of the test with blood and abdominopelvic ultrasound scan are more reliable tests to do You can do those tests to confirm again

Infections

Cough Cold Blocked nose itchy ears cluster headache temperature is 38 sore throat and dizziness if I move suddenly Normally these are the symptoms I experience with malaria should I just get malaria drugs

Its best to confirm malaria through tests before commencing anti malarial drugs Not all fevers is malaria

Pregnancy

My girlfriend sends me a message last night saying the stripe confirms she is pregnant I will like to know what steps to take if I want to take the pregnancy out Its a matter of concern

Hi first you need to discuss with your girlfriend if she wants to keep the pregnancy or not secondly Send an email to reprolifenggmailcom they can help

General Health

Hiwhat is varicose veins is there a treatment for it

Hello they are long tortous and dilated veins that you can see on your body especially on the leg Common treatments include using of ted stockings which help in pushing the bloood towards the heart When the veins supply a place that have other veins the varicose might be removed too Some have advocated for the use of anticoagulants too Its best for you to contact a cardiothoracic surgeon in any centre around you who will determine the best soultion Kindly note that you cant respond to this message anonymously

General Health

Hiwhat is varicose veins is there a treatment for it

Varicose veins are simply when the veins of the leg dont function as they should anymore and then blood fall back and dont flow upward as expected it happens for different reasons in different people old age is one of the causes So on the legs the veins will be very obvious and it will bulge out and look like a network of wires joined together it is manageable there are surgical and other forms of mechanical ways to manage it There are special stockings that can also help with this kindly request at a big pharmacy around Best advice is if you or someone you know has varicose veins let the person go to a hospital get physically evaluated and the best decision will be made

General Health

Hiwhat is varicose veins is there a treatment for it

Hello Varicose veins are big thickened veins that usually happen just under the skin most commonly in the legs We know they are mainly common in a pregnant women or in some people as they grow olderThey can also happen in people who are overweight and those who standsit for very long periods at a time Usually the main problems with varicose veins are their appearance and when they cause aching or itching in the legs In more medically advanced countries there are treatments that can shrinkstrip the veins and surgery otherwise special compression stockings can be used to treat aching in the legs People can also use simple emollient cream to prevent dry itchy skin contd

General Health

Hiwhat is varicose veins is there a treatment for it

They should also avoid standingsitting for prolonged periods of time which could worsen the condition As it varies from one person to another its good to be seen by your Dr to advice on the right treatments for you Cheers

Women's Health

Hello please have noticed that anytime im ovulating its always waterymilkish i feel it should be stretchyegg white Please is this normal and if its not whats the possible cure to it Thanks

Hello please reassured that you might not need to worry We will like to know if this has been the typical type of substance you have since you started menstruating or it changed recently Have u been pregnant before Also you need to be sure if what you notice is actually your ovulation or a vaginal discharge which might be a pointer to an infection Is the milkish thing foul smelling getting more information might help to further narrow the possible cause of what you are experiencing If it become more disturbing Kindly contact you gynaecologist Kindly note that you cant reply this message anonymously you can crrate another message with more info

Women's Health

I had a dc a while back prior to that I had an heavy flow which usually lasted 7 days But since the procedure my flow has been light and lasts for 2days Is this something I should be worried about

Hi following a DC it is not unusual to experience a slight change in your menstrual flow for the first or even second cycle afterward However if you are well in yourself and the change in the cycle persists then you will need to be seen by a gynaecologist to examine and arrange some further tests

General Health

I so much appreciate your efforts Kindly help with back pain issue it comes after carrying heavy object not necessarily unbearable load or sometimes few days later due to stress The pain is usually on the spine Thanks

It is important to know the underlying cause of the back pain this can only be confirmed by physical examination by a physician However prior to seeing a doctor exercise can help to to strenghten your core and muscles of your back to reduce the pain Please ensure that you are medically fit for physical exercises

Skin Care

Hy I have stretch marks on my leg and waist and most creams i use make it worse now i have to use oil and it makes me dark Please what should i do

Helloi will advice you to be careful about use of creams to remove stretch marks its side effects have a widespread dangerous effect on the skinand other body organs due to thier high content of steroids Most obvious effect on the skin is atrophy which can give you above effects and even more Please try to see a dermatologist who can help better Thanks

General Health

I so much appreciate your efforts Kindly help with back pain issue it comes after carrying heavy object not necessarily unbearable load or sometimes few days later due to stress The pain is usually on the spine Thanks

Then you may consider limiting the kind of objects that you carry or get somepeople to always assist you if lifting is inevitable this i believe will help some analgesics like paracetamol and a topical pain killer can help thank you

Infections

Cough Cold Blocked nose itchy ears cluster headache temperature is 38 sore throat and dizziness if I move suddenly Normally these are the symptoms I experience with malaria should I just get malaria drugs

Hiyour above symptoms point more to an upper respiratory tract infection now involving your ears likely otitis media which is an inflammatory condition of the middle earthe ear is divided into 3partoutermiddle and inner which you have fluids in themand make experience dizziness Please get evaluted by a doctor who will alo run a test before he starts you on appropriate drugs Note malaria is not the only infection with above likely symptoms

Infections

Hi Thanks for this platform So i have had about 4 boils under the same arm over 2 months Please what am i doing wrong

Hello sorry about the boils You might need to check your general hygiene Hope you dont wear your cloth twice Hope you adequately dry them up also If you actually used drugs for the other times you had it its possible it wasnt properly treated causing the reoccurence 500mg of Cefuroxime tablet used three times per day for at least 5 days should help eradicate such boils kindly note that you cant reply this message anonymously If your symptom persist kindly see you GP

Infections

Hi Thanks for this platform So i have had about 4 boils under the same arm over 2 months Please what am i doing wrong

If you also notice any other symptom in your body apart from the boil you might need to repost thia question with the new info as that might help in getting the specific cause of the boil You might also need to take more fruits eat adequately and take multivitamins that might help boost your immune system to ensure adequate eradication of your symptoms

Women's Health

I woke up yesterday to a pain in one of my breast leading to my arm The same breast feels heavier and bigger I will be starting my period in at lwast a week time Please the pain is still there today and I can feel it in my arm what do you think

hi have you examined the affaceted breast closely any lumps any swellings how is the nipple any discharge we know that a couple of days that run up to the period the breasts are usually painful and a bit swollen to be on the safe side i advise you go see your gp it may not be anything serious but please have it checked out meanwhile you can use some paracetamol for the pain

Infections

Hi Thanks for this platform So i have had about 4 boils under the same arm over 2 months Please what am i doing wrong

You could also take the Cefuroxime twice daily for a week As said earlier if your symptom persist Kindly see your GP

Women's Health

I woke up yesterday to a pain in one of my breast leading to my arm The same breast feels heavier and bigger I will be starting my period in at lwast a week time Please the pain is still there today and I can feel it in my arm what do you think

Hi its normal for the breasts to be fuller close to starting your menstrual flow Now might not be a good time to do breast selfexamination on your own but observe it for any abnormalities I would suggest you see a doctor to examine the breast since its on one breast You should know 7 days after menstruation is the best time to do a breast selfexamination

Infections

I find it irritating like feeling tightning throat when exposed to cold enviroment smoke dust and fumes I want to know if there is a better treatment that will help me and to know what might be the cause of my sickness

A thorough physical examination will be needed to know the exact condition that you are experiencing as this might be a case of allergy or even asthma As much as you can please avoid those things and see your doctor for further examination and test

Infections

I find it irritating like feeling tightning throat when exposed to cold enviroment smoke dust and fumes I want to know if there is a better treatment that will help me and to know what might be the cause of my sickness

Hi welcome to the forum It sounds as if you may have a sensitivity or allergy to these things you mentioned It would be good to know how long youve had this problem and exactly what else happens when you are exposed itchy eyes runny nose rash breathing difficulty etc If this is the case then an examination by your GP to check there are no other problems will be a good idea and if so they may start you on a regular antihistamine to control the symptoms especially if you cannot totally avoid them In addition check if there is a family history of allergy asthma eczema hay fever etc which could also help identify the nature of your symptoms Thanks

Mental Health

Hello I notice i forget little things easily these days Eg where i kept my phone last or not being able to recall little info And sometimes i have headaches sleeping too much Please what can be done to threat this issue of forgetfulness

Hi thanks for coming on the forum Its important to see your Dr to discuss these problems further Many conditions can lead to forgetfulness with or without headaches and excessive sleep and some tests may be required to work out the cause of the problem Stress may result in some symptoms of memory disturbance but so can other more serious conditions affecting the brain Hopefully you can do this soon so your memory can be tested to establish what may be going on If needed your primary care Dr can refer to a specialist Regards

General Health

What is the cause of stomach disorder Its becoming more frequent

Hi modupe please can you give more details about what you are experiencing

General Health

Is it possible for one to get cure for asthma

At the moment Asthma is managed and nor cured and if one follows the prescribed drugs and lifestyle one can be free of attacks and symptoms for a very very long time Be careful of those who market unproven and false therapies claiming they can cure it Thanks

Women's Health

Pid collection of fliud in the pouch of douglas and a right ovarian cyst

Please can you enlighten us more on what the issue is we need more information to be able to offer you useful answers

Infections

Cough Cold Blocked nose itchy ears cluster headache temperature is 38 sore throat and dizziness if I move suddenly Normally these are the symptoms I experience with malaria should I just get malaria drugs

Thank you

Women's Health

Pid collection of fliud in the pouch of douglas and a right ovarian cyst

Okay I went for a pelvic scan And the above was the result i got I went with respect to some symptoms i noticed Like vaginal discharge odour and itch So i decided to go for the scan But after the scan i went to the hospital and on checking my result i was given the following mediations levofloxacin a day kit ketoprofen loratidine My main concern now is that will all these cure it or what do u suggest

Women's Health

Pid collection of fliud in the pouch of douglas and a right ovarian cyst

I also forgot to write that the other thing tgat prompted my action was a a serious acne around my jawline that wont go nk matter what i use Thank you

Child Health

What medicine would you prescribe for a child of seven7yrs that is always having cattarh

Hi tunrayofirst this child needs to be properly evaluated to identify causewhich can be allergic rhinitis or some other forms of allergy Meanwhile over the counter antihistamines like loratidine will help

Eye Health

So I have issues with my eyes and went to an optometrist who prescribed glasses for myopia The glasses is not ready but I cant sleep nor concentrate due to anxiety and headache What can I use

Hi if i may ask what do you think is making you anxious Maybe a detailed explanation of reason for the lenses could help you calm down Sedative effects of over the counter medications like piriton can help

Women's Health

Pid collection of fliud in the pouch of douglas and a right ovarian cyst

Hi opeyemiit looks like you have a vaginal infection in which i suppose your provider must have collected samples for a culture and sensitivity test to identify organism involved and appropriate treatment This test usually take a minimum of 3 days while using the levofloxacin till the result is out For the cyst found in the ovarywe will appreciate more details to know if its functionalsymptomatic corroborating with the size on scan and decide the appropriate line of management

Infections

Good evening please my body is seriously itching me and when I scratch I wont see any rashes on my body please what can I do to clear it permanently

Hi is there any particular timing to the itching any family history of allergy Are you using something new or eating something new your complaint looks like an allergy you can take loratidine 10mg daily for 1 week see if you can isolate the cause of the itching if it persists see your gp