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Q - How can the cause a murmur found in a child's teat report be diagnosed...

A - Hello, You mentioned about murmur. So we have see the cause for murmur, it may be just a flow murmur which are normal or related to VSD or other congenital heart disease. So all children with murmur should undergo Echocardiography to look for the cause. So if echo is done for your child then...

Q - What does it mean when both your red and white blood counts are low?

A - Hello, Your low red and white blood cells count (how low?) may have various explanations. I'll make a short list for you with some of the causes: - low vitamin B12 levels: this vitamin is vital for blood cell production. If it's not enough then serious anemia and low white blood cell count may...

Q - Is a painful bump on the buttock that has persisted for over two years a...

A - Hi,As I understand you have a small lump which has been there for 2 years. I assume the lump is not growing in size over the years and there is no structural changes noted on the lump. A clinical examination done by a surgeon and if necessary a scan may be done to identify the cause. You may...

Q - How do I manage vitamin D insufficiency when I get diarrhea, cramps and...

A - hiin case you are not tolerating oral vitamin d you can change the form of vitamin d to liquid, powder form or to injection vitamin d to keep the levels on the higher side.regards

Q - Do I need to visit the medical center or only prevention will help in...

A - Hello, * The alteration level of cholesterol parameters are within certain limits, which does not warrant immediate medical attention. * With due precautions, you can easily bring it to fair control levels at home itself. I would like to guide in this regard as - Diet management to avoid dairy,...

Q - Suggest treatment for pain in my neck and head along with nausea

A - Hello, This is most likely due to cervical pain, due to compression of nerves between spine. Does this pain increases on neck movement, or any neck trauma, these may be the associated symptoms. Along with this, one may get either arm pain, tingling, numbness etc You should get x-ray cervical...

Q - Why are my fasting readings going higher in the morning while on Metformin?

A - Hello and thank you for asking!I can understand your concern.We usually suggest the highest dose of metformine in the evening. In your case i think the cause of high glucose at 4. 0 a.m and fasting is due to low dose of metforimne.Try to take 1000 in the evening and 500 in the morning.Keep...

Q - What can I do when I do not get my periods despite taking Deviry?

A - Hi, Since you have already started Deviry (progestin hormone) pill on 3rd august, its withdrawal bleed will now happen within 5 days of stopping the pill. I hope you had ruled out pregnancy with a urine or blood pregnancy test before starting Deviry. Dr...

Q - Why do I have a tiny flesh colored bump on my labia?

A - Hello, I have seen the attached image, and I am positive that it is probably a mucus retention cyst. It will be harmless, but it is best to drain it and let it heal than wait for it to get infected. That is usually the course of these retention cysts. It does not look like a wart. If at all you...