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Q - What can cause constant fatigue and memory loss?

A - Hi, Your husband is suffering from these symptoms of confusion and what sounds to be disorientation as well as memory/cognitive compromise. If these symptoms SUDDENLY came on then, one must consider 3 possibilities: 1. If symptoms appeared AFTER his cardiac stent was placed then, there is a good...

Q - What causes muscle aches in the legs, shoulders and neck along with...

A - Hi, This is probably due to a kidney infection. I would recommend that you take ibuprofen tablets to relieve fever and pain. I would also recommend that you get a urine analysis together with a culture and sensitivity test to determine which antibiotic will best treat your infection. Hope you...

Q - Why am I experiencing frequent episodes of dizziness?

A - Hello, If you mean by dizziness as a false sense of spinning, vestibular disorders (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibulitis, for example) should be considered. If by dizziness you mean a sense of fainting or lightheadedness, blood circulation problems such as unstable blood pressure,...

Q - Why am I experiencing loss of blood circulation in the fingers?

A - Hi, It is possible that the symptoms may be related to Raynaud's phenomenon though there are other causes as well. In this condition, there is a temporary closure of the blood vessels which causes decreased circulation in the area. Raynauds can occur on its own or it may be associated with other...

Q - What causes breathing difficulty while walking or climbing?

A - Hello, So here, breathing problems could be due to multiple causes like heart problem like weakening of hearts pumping, lung problem, low hemoglobin or sometimes just age related. Are there any other symptoms like chest pain on exertion, palpitations or fast heartbeat? Is there a history of high...

Q - What causes abdominal pain when diagnosed with hydronephrosis?

A - Hi, It is hydronephrosis of the ureter on the left side. Usually, vomiting is a common side effect of Nitrofurantoin. But pain is due to the dilatation of the ureter. You can give Paracetamol for the pain. Paracetamol can be given if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination...

Q - How do you cure vitamin D deficiency?

A - Hi, For vitamin D deficiency you can take Dvion 60,000 IU sachets. Mix it in water and drink in weekly once for 12 weeks. Repeat test after 3 months. Hope that helps. If you have any further questions, I shall be glad to have you in the follow-up. Regards, Dr. Kampana, General & Family Physician

Q - What causes constant buzzing under the right breast?

A - Hello, @ The most common factor is stress-related, still, further clarification needs following details from your side. 1. Duration of the buzzing sensation. 2. Particular time periods when you get this as resting, sleeping or it is continuous. 3. Type of personality - cool or easily becoming...

Q - What causes unilateral numbness in the face and lips, tinnitus and black...

A - Hi, Your tinnitus, portions going numb, black spots in the visual field - all point to a possible demyelinating disease like multiple sclerosis. Under normal circumstances, the nerves are insulated with a material called myelin sheath and when de-myelination occurs, the functioning of those...