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Q - Is it normal for my urine to smell sweet at 37 weeks of pregnancy?

A - Hi, First of all do not panic. I will suggest you to get urine routine examination done. Sometimes, metabolic changes in pregnancy or prolonged periods of no food intake can lead to production of substances like ketones in the blood. when it gets excreted in the urine, urine might get sweet and...

Q - Would I need another tetanus shot after an injury while playing despite...

A - Hello, If you have had a tetanus shot 15 days ago,there is no need for a new one. A tetanus shot is effective for more than 3 months. The effectiveness of tetanus shot is 6 months If you had a wound so you are fully protected,don't worry. Some advices that I can give to you are : -clean the...

Q - Can I take Erythromycin and Flucloxacillin together?

A - Hello,let me start with your question first. Erythromycin is not adequate treatment for bone infection if that's what's happening to you. Flucloxacillin might be good (in appropriate dosing) but this not enough either. For infections of that importance, you should always consult an infectious...

Q - Must an oval soft lump that's growing in size at my collar bone be shown...

A - Hi.Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.Noted the history and understood the concerns.Please give additional information for me to assist you better:Is the swelling present only for the last three days or was present since long? It is quite large as per your history- about 1 1/2...

Q - Is the sudden onset of extreme muscle tightness in the entire length of...

A - Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to muscle cramps. Muscle cramps are caused by many medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders or magnesium and calcium deficiency. Commonly they can be related to magnesium deficiency. So, I'd suggest the following examinations: -a complete...

Q - Are small amounts of dairy product consumption once in a while in a...

A - Hi, I have gone through your query and have checked the attached report. Let me assure you that traces of reducing substance in stool does not necessarily mean lactose intolerance. Although reducing substances are likely to be found in the stool of children with lactose intolerance, it can also...

Q - What to do about severe sleepiness and fatigue after taking Amiodarone,...

A - Hello, Yes, he took a right decision. These side effects are likely to due to Metoprolol induced which are quite common. So it should help her. Just keep watch over her pulse rate as it may rise due to Metoprolol withdrawal, and may need modification of other drugs dosage if rises. Also, for her...

Q - What can I do about outbursts of anger and episodes of depression...

A - Hello,Thanks for the query.From your description it seems like you are having severe bipolar disease and some kind of OCD( obsessive compulsive disorder)You might require pharmacological and psychotherapeutic techniques for complete cure. Since the severity of symptoms are bit more, it is better...

Q - Can a purple colored lesson my face which leaked blood and fluid be a...

A - Hello. Thank you. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image. Yes, it seems like an acne lesion. The redness is part of the inflammation and also because some of the epidermis is denuded and it looks raw. Blood might have also leaked...