Q - What does twitching in the calf muscles indicate in an elderly patient?

A - There is a possibility of restless leg syndrome. Lumbar radiculopathy can also cause such symptoms. You should be getting evaluated by a Neurologist thoroughly. Please get an iron profile done along with vitamin D calcium, potassium. Medications like Pramipexol can be tried. You may need to...

Q - What do sweaty underarms and hand tremors indicate?

A - I have worked through your attached query in detail Considering your symptoms, the possibility of following medical conditions should be looked into 1. Sudden low blood glucose levels ( hypoglycemia) 2. Thyroid issues ( possible hyperfunctioning of gland) 3. Side effects of drugs like...

Q - Can vaginal itching and a lumpy stuff cause PID or UTI?

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Q - What are the OTC medications for cough, cold and chest pain?

A - Hello and welcome in HCMI can understand your concern but can you provide more info about your diagnosis of the cough , i mean what is the cause of the severe cough in order i can help you more and correctly?Regards and feel free to ask me...

Q - What causes veins in the hands to appear prominently?

A - Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern. I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better. Regards

Q - Do painkillers affect drug test results?

A - I have gone through your query and understand your concern whether taking painkiller would affect the drug test. I can say, definitely not as pain pathway is mostly different, so nothing to worry.

Q - Is abdominal pain indicative of hernia?

A - From what you have described in your last question, it doesn't look like hernia, but it can be. Please describe in details what is your problem? Where is the pain localized? What other symptoms do you have? Every detail will help. At the end, doing a check up to the local doctor, which may...

Q - What are the symptoms of sinusitis?

A - Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Brief Answer: Recurrent nasal and throat infection A recurrent sore throat or nasal congestion can be due to only nasal pathology or sinusitis or can be due to tonsillitis. Sinusitis is characterised...

Q - Are delayed periods indicative of pregnancy?

A - I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you are having prolonged menstrual cycle before also,it can be a normal delay in your case. It could be due to hormonal imbalance but if by any means if semen goes inside the vagina,it can be due to pregnancy ( though the chances...