Q - Can pregnancy happen despite taking emergency pill and protective sex?

A - Hi! I have read & understood your concern. So according to the history you provided, you had sex two times , about 5-7 days prior to your expected menstruation. First day it was non penetrative sex, still you had taken Plan B pill. Next day you had protected penetrative sex( with condom on)....

Q - When should PEP treatment be started and what medicines are used for PEP?

A - Hello, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV. Normally PEP regimen includes combination of two or three anti retroviral drugs(ART). Usually...

Q - How long does it take for Prozac to get eliminated from the body after...

A - Hi, Prozac has a half life of 4 days in the body. This means that by the 8th day, we are own to 25% of the ingested dose. This is minimal dose and wouldn't be expected to have any significant action whatsoever on the health of the patient. All side effects related to this drug should also take a...

Q - Suggest medication for shoulder and middle high back pain not relieved...

A - Hello! Thanks for posting your query. I have gone through your query and health concern, you are having muscle stiffness that may be the reason the Meloxican and Baclofen failed to provide relief. So do hot fomentation and take muscle relaxant like Thiocolchicoside along with Aceclofenac twice...

Q - What could cause heavy spotting after 9 months of amenorrhea?

A - Hello and thanks for posting your query. The spotting after 9 months of amenorrhea can be related to menopausal hormonal changes. This can happen during menopause. The spotting usually stops on its own in 1-2 weeks or is followed by a bleeding. In case the bleeding is heavy or is persistent...

Q - Is having shaking feeling indicative of E. Coli infection?

A - Hello! I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Symptoms of E. Coli infection varies in every individual. In some patients, symptoms remain mild while in other cases, it can aggravate leading to hemolytic uremic syndrome. Most common symptoms of E. Coli...

Q - How can warts on the fingers and feet be treated?

A - Hi, I would recommend you to apply a solution containing combination of lactic acid 16.7 percent and salicylic acid 16.7 percent on the warts once daily at night for 2-3 weeks. This should help in clearing them. It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it. Hope I...

Q - Does tumour cause backache, breathlessness, high heart-rate and...

A - Hi, No this does not mean that you have cancer. Atelectasis refers to collapse of an area of the lung. There are many different causes, the most common are- (1) Plugs of airways by tenacious sputum. (2) Foreign body/object in the lungs- this means an object is accidentally inhaled eg nuts,...

Q - What causes restricted movements of the shoulder, and pain that is not...

A - Hello, Thanks for posting your query. I have seen the attached report. The restricted movements of your shoulder are related to frozen shoulder. This does not need a surgical correction. Regular physiotherapy can help in gradually increasing the range of movement. In case the pain and...