Q - Are high MVC and MCH values and low RDW value serious concerns?

A - Hi, After hearing your history and seeing your blood report i think you are suffering from vitamin B12 deficiency. As you are having fatigue an is unable to loose weight i would advise you to take vitamin B12 injections of hydroxycobalamin with your doctor's advice. Eat good amount of meat,...

Q - Could excessive drooling along with poor swallowing be signs of a stroke?

A - Hi, Thanks for your query. I am here to answer your query. I understand your concerns but these drooling and swallowing symptoms are hard to interpret just on the basis of history. A neurological examination is required, so I suggest to visit a neurologist in person. Stroke may cause such...

Q - Is retinal detachment considered an urgent medical condition requiring...

A - Hi, I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A detached retina is considered an eye emergency situation and would need assessment as soon as possible. It would be best to go to the ER or contact your ophthalmologist if they have an emergency service. It is quite possible, with proper...

Q - Are generic medicines for diabetes and hypertension advisable?

A - Hi, Whatever generic medicines you have mentioned are not correct in terms of content and dose. 1) Telma 40 contains Telmisartan 40mg but the generic medicine you have mentioned contains Telmisartan 40mg with another drug Hydrochlorthiazide 12.5mg 2) Standard medicine for diabetes that you have...

Q - Is Ampicillin an appropriate antibiotic while having a bad cold along...

A - Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. Cold is due viral infection and antibiotics do not have any effect on the virus. However, sometimes bacterial infection follows in which case the sputum and nasal discharge would turn yellow or green. You may also have a fever. If so an antibiotic is...

Q - Suggest treatment for pain in the left elbow post injury

A - Hi, Your son has a small fracture of the elbow at the lateral epicondyle. He needs to be in a plaster slab or half plaster for now. Management can be treating conservatively with a cast or treating by surgery. In his case, an attempt with treating with cast can be given for at least 4-6 weeks....

Q - How can cervical incompetence be managed during twin pregnancy?

A - Hello, Your ultrasound scan suggests a cervical incompetence. Since yours is a twin pregnancy you are at a higher risk of going into a preterm labor. The treatment that you are getting is correct. It is best to have a bed rest and regular antenatal scans and in case the pains in the uterus are...

Q - What causes pain in the ribs after a hard sneeze and how should it be...

A - Hello, One can crack a rib from sneezing. Hence most likely the pain after hard sneeze can be due to pulled and strained intercostal muscles. It can take 4-6 weeks to improve if proper rest is not provided. You need to get a X-ray or preferably a CT scan of the area done which can locate soft tissue...

Q - Suggest treatment to relieve sharp pain under the left rib after a hard...

A - Hi, The pain is due to slight injury of the muscles in that area. It can sometimes take up to 2 weeks for muscle injury to resolve, in severe cases (though should not be the case for you)-- can take up to 6 weeks. You can continue the tiger balm and if the pain is severe, consider adding an anti...