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Q - What causes pain under my back left rib and flank pain after a history...

A - HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have posted the pain in left flank and loin that you have could be mostly due to stone in the either Left kidney or Ureter and needs to get investigated Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to...

Q - Is numbness for days on the whole left side from the hip downwards?

A - Hello, I have read your question and understand your concerns. If the outer part of the hip is numb, meralgia paresthetica should be considered (compression on the femoral nerve). If the numbness is extended on all the leg compression of the sciatic nerve is a possible explanation. However, it...

Q - How can one alleviate tingling, pins and needles like pain in the thigh?

A - Hello, I have read your question and understand your concerns. These types of symptoms are mainly caused by nerve irritation. Since the cream is working, cutaneous branches of the sciatic nerve are thought to be the culprit. The nerve itself may be pinched, compressed at its exiting from spinal cord...

Q - Could rashes on the body of a child be a symptom of chicken pox or measles?

A - Hello,I'm afraid there are no pictures attached to your question. If you intended to do so, please do by posting a follow-up question or uploading the pictures somewhere and sending me the link. Let me first clarify that we wouldn't expect a child to get any of these diseases if it has been...

Q - What do I do about fluctuations in high blood pressure while having...

A - Hello and thank you for sending the query,Your blood pressure is clearly very challenging to control. For this reason I think it is very important that you see a physician who is specialized in handling refractory hypertension. This is typically a cardiologist or nephrologist.There are multiple...

Q - How concerned should I be about swelling in my right elbow and two lymph...

A - Hi After hearing your history since you are having lymph nodes under arm more than 2 cm in size I would advise you to do a biopsy test Any nodes more than 2 cm is suspicious of malignancy and if in scan space occupying lesion is found then biopsy has to be done to rule out malignancy Regards Dr...

Q - Can one conceive through IVF while having bilateral PCOS since teenage...

A - Hello and thanks for the query,Pregnancy is possible in women who have PCOS. It is important that she manage her weight in general and keep to a very healthy diet as well.With the help of oral medications, your doctor may be able to facilitate pregnancy.IVF may also be an option but this would...

Q - What could cause cramping sensation through the chest with discomfort?

A - Hello and thanks for the query,It is difficult to say for sure what exactly this symptom corresponds to in your case.A few possibilities may include - shifting of soft tissue or fatty tissue in the abdomen with the bending - more common in patients who are carrying extra weight or obese.Another...

Q - Can Meftal-P be given to an 8-year-old child for right abdominal pain...

A - Hi, Please do not give Meftal P as it can make the matter worse. Your child has developed acute gastritis and Meftal P is a gastric irritant. Rather, give some antacid like Mucaine Gel syrup. It should help in relieving the pain. Feel free to write back....