Q - What causes persistent rashes on the face of a child despite using...

A - Hello. Thank you. She has infantile acne - superficial pustules and comedones. I suggest you use adapalene gel. It is a prescription product. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Q - What do low levels of Na and Cl post-flu indicate?

A - Hello I can understand your concern According to the history if you were my patient i would recommend you to do a chest X Ray too.However can you give some more information regarding your concern such as do you have any other symptoms like cough breathlessness fever and do you take any other...

Q - Can Levofloxacin cause numbness and burning sensations in the fingers...

A - HiThanks for your query.This is not normal with this medicine. She has to discontinue the medicine. Burning legs and numbness fingers are symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. It is a known side effect of levofloxacin. Must inform this to your doctor and withdraw the medicine.Hard time breathing...

Q - Is eating a boiled egg every day including egg yolk good for health?

A - HiThanks for your query.Raw egg has more nutrition than boiled egg. Most proteins get coagulated due to boiling of egg and are less digestible. Raw egg yolk is sometimes considered as source of bad cholesterol.Otherwise eating whole egg after boiling is fine. No side effects.Hope it answers your...

Q - What helps abdominal nerve pain after an outbreak of herpes zoster?

A - Hi, I read your question carefully and I understand your concern. Post herpetic neuralgia is a common issue after herpes zoster outbreaks. First I would consider adding a topical medication, applied on the skin. Common options are capsaicin cream or lidocaine patches. Would be the first step...

Q - How can back pain and leg numbness be managed while having arthritis?

A - Hi, Thank you for posting the question. I have gone through the medical history in detail. From the symptoms, it seems that your father may be suffering from a slipped disc in the lumbar spine. This often leads to low back pain, pain and/or numbness in legs. I would suggest you get his LUMBAR...

Q - Can Trazodone and Sertraline be taken together?

A - Hello thanks for asking from HCMTrazodone and Sertraline if taken together in high dose then there is risk of serotonin syndrome. But that doesn't mean that by taking Trazodone and Sertraline everyone will develop the symptoms. You are on 100 mg Trazodone and taking Sertraline with this dose...

Q - Is severe pain in the legs associated with an overuse injury?

A - Hi, You are complaining of typical exhaustion. If you overwork your leg muscles more than they can work they tend to lose oxygen and build up acid inside them. I suggest to rest for a day or two, elevate the limbs and put ice for the pain. Increase the amount of non-caffeinated fluids for a...

Q - What causes slimy white discharge that reduces one week before periods?

A - Hello, White and slimy discharge without smell and itching is due to hormonal or stress-related changes. There is nothing to worry, keep good hygiene conditions of your private part. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Rakhi Tayal,...