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I have been facing the issue of shedding of hair and round spots on head for which i used an injection which treated the situation. After 3-4 years I encountered the same problem. It is a steroid but can't remember its name. Is there any permanent solution to this problem?

I have two compression fractures in my lower back they said I don't need surgery. This was from a fall going backwards at work. It has been since December 20th and I still have pain. Is this normal and how will these fractures affect my body at this age?

I have been taking 10 to 30 mg of hydrocodone a day every day with a prescription from my gynecologist for back pain. I am 28 weeks pregnant. Will my baby have withdrawal? If so, when do I need to stop so he won't have withdrawal?

Patient has history of whitish vesicle, white fluid ooze out after 3 to 4 days then eruption of skin happens. Sever itching, 6 month history. Use topical anti-inflammatory, sulphadiazene and anti-histamine but no cure. Any specialist regarding to this problem who can guide what to do or any medication that should be taken?

I want to conceive but I can’t. I got married about 7months ago. For 3months, I had extreme infection but now it’s ok. I live in Spain and over here the doctors start these kind of studies after one year of marriage. Can any Gynecologist from Pakistan guide me how should I conceive?

My husband is suffering from migraine attacks now a days. He has no stress. Sometimes smokes one cigarette. He is suffering from this pain from last 4 to 5 years. His eyes gets full of tears and gets swelling from severe pain. His brain vein (what u say) of left side gets swell too. He is taking medicine but no recovery. This pain starts once a year. No specific time or season or month. What could be the possible outcomes for this and who should be consult?

From 2 three days, I am having these bumps appearing on my skin and itching happens. Then they resolve and appear on some other body parts like ankle face wrist etc. Please ensure me regarding the treatment and diagnosis for this issue.

My son had granules of the pituitary gland, and it was removed through the nose by surgery around a month ago. Now, he is getting an occasional headache when he goes out in the sun and when meals delayed. He has a history of a severe headache, and it has not improved with the drugs of migraine. So, MRI was done, and a pituitary tumor was identified. It was a granuloma as detected by the pathology report. & off. Now, he is on Hydrocortisone 5 mg, Vespar 10 mg and Thyroxine 100 ug. What to do now

It is my first pregnancy and I am 36 weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I had an abdominal pain. I visited my gyne. She said your cervix is not open yet so I should wait for the natural pains. If cervix is not open at this stage, so the does the case end up in c sec or there is some chances for normal delivery?

I'm facing a pain kind of feeling at right side of chest with continuous gastric since yesterday night, what could be the cause of it and any immediate remedy?

My daughter recently started having seasonal/ pollen allergies. We reside in a city of USA with very hot and dry weather. Her symptoms are, swollen itchy eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Here I am giving her over the counter children’s allergy medicine which is working fine. I wanted to know if in Karachi she will have the same problem or not? Should I bring stock of it to give her in Karachi as well? Please advise.

Yesterday, I bent down to pick up a bag, and suddenly I felt a sharp pain in the lower right region of my back. And ever since, I have had sharp pains in that area whenever I walk, bend over, and whenever I put pressure on my right leg whilst walking. It especially hurts when coming up those positions. When I am not moving, I have no pain. My mom thinks it is a pulled muscle, but it does not have an aching type of pain. The pain is more sharp and intense when i move. Help please

Yesterday, I picked up a heavy object. All of a sudden, I felt an excruciating pain in the center of my back, almost like I was being stabbed in the back with several knives. The pain was so severe I could not get back to my feet. It took me 5-10 minutes to stand up after I took some Panadol, which had no effect. I cannot breathe well, I struggle to talk on some occasions and my left arm feels heavy and tingly. I have history of back pain and also a pins and needles sensation in the upper back

I met with a firework injury. A small cracker burst very near me and hit my eye. Some debris got blown with some speed into my eyes. There is no redness, but my vision is a little blurred. I am doing cold compress. My concern is the blurred vision because i fear it may be permanent. Please help

My daughter is suffering from Vitiligo since 4 years now. We got her treated a lot and the doctor prescribed her to use certain creams and steroid tablets. Now, we have witnessed that her eye sight is getting weaker and weaker. I am really worried and looking forward to getting the best possible assistance regarding this problem.

I am having continuous hiccups since yesterday and this has never happened before. I have tried finding a possible reason and so far it seems dangerous. Kindly, help me in this regard? What should I do and to whom should I go?

My baby weighs about 10 Kg. Due to some skin issues he suffers from Constipation and faces problem urinating. He doesn't eat or drink much and I give him Duphalac syrup for constipation since a year now. The results are not positive. My question is can we use LAXOBERON syrup instead of Duphalac and if Yes, for how many days can we use it? Are there any side effects of using this syrup regularly?

Hello, I have gas problem for the past three days. Since day before yesterday night, I have started to experience some pain in the left lower abdomen whenever I stretch or move. The pain is very dull and present whenever there is a movement. Please suggest what it could be. I do not have constipation problem. The pain only happens when I move or stretch the abdomen and is present on the left side.

I have these small bumps all over my face and I think it is an allergic reaction. What is the fastest way to treat and get rid of this? I believe that it is from the face wash, which I used recently. The bumps are small, but I have a lot of them on my chin, cheeks and under my eyes. They are itchy and I do not like the way they look and it makes me self-conscious. I am currently using Claritin. Please help.

It is my first pregnancy and I am 36 weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I had an abdominal pain. I visited my gyne. She said your cervix is not open yet so I should wait for the natural pains. If cervix is not open at this stage, so the does the case end up in c sec or there is some chances for normal delivery?