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Q - Is Vistaril addictive?

A - Hello, Your doctor is right in stating that Vistaril is non habit forming as addiction is unlikely to occur under supervised treatment. I hope this answers you. Thanks and regards.

Q - Suggest medication and dosage to postpone one's upcoming menstrual period

A - Hello,Thanks for posting your query.I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns ,I have gone through your query and health concerns in detail , she can take tables Norethisterone 5mg twice daily till she want to postponed her period .After stopping tablets she can have her...

Q - Suggest treatment for underarms pain, chest pain and intermittent back pain

A - HiAs per your description,all tests are normal except enlarged lymph nodes.I prefer to get an FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) of the Lymph node. If it is inconclusive, it's better to remove the lymph node and send for Histopathological examination (Biopsy). Exact cause can be identified....

Q - What could cause painful swelling in the left knee?

A - Hi,Thanks for the query and Xray copy.There is a small spur in the knee joint on the xray. Apart there is nothing significant. If that is a early changs of osteoarthritis, it may cause the pain. For now take Tab Acetaminophen 500mg, thrice a day for pain and swelling.I suggest you to seek a...

Q - Is there a chance of pregnancy through intercourse a day before...

A - Hi,If you had intercourse just one day before you ovulate there is high chances of pregnancy. The sperm would stay for 48 hours to meet the ovum / egg. On this high chance you have to act if you miss period by getting a urine pregnancy test.Let me know if you have...

Q - Why do I only get relief from pain about 6 hours after taking Prednisone?

A - Hi, * In many instances, prednisone does take a longer duration of time for response. * If the amount of pain is substantial, then addition of anti inflammatory medicines after discussion with your doctor is recommended. * In my clinic, I recommend - Local application of analgesic ointment or...

Q - How can a swollen cut on the middle finger be treated?

A - Hello,Thanks for posting your query.The pain and swelling in the cut open wound that is one week old is suggestive of an infection in the area. This needs a direct examination, proper dressing and oral broad spectrum antibiotics with a tetanus shot for healing. I hope this answers your query.In...

Q - Suggest treatment for sore throat, swelling in the lower jaw and cough...

A - Hi, * As per my clinical experience, this indicates upper respiratory infection with systemic manifestations. * My recommendations at present - Drink more liquids preferably organic tea, coffee. - Do gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day. - Consume 2 gms of...

Q - Should I take anything other than pain medication for pain in the leg 3...

A - Hi, Unfortunately shingles can be associated with severe pain. After the infection has resolved, persons can get postherpetic neuralgia. This refers to nerve pain that can persist due to this condition (shingles). It can present with the pain, numbness and burning that you mentioned. Pain...