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My wife 49 year old had CT scan done on her abdomen and later she had abdominal cramping, diarrhea and vomiting. Is it normal after a CT scan or should we seek some treatment?

My daughter had developed 100 degree of fever. I took her to doctor the next day who said there is mild throat infection. Her fever escalated and wasn't reducing. I started to give her antibiotics but I was told not too. Are these antibiotics really not good for our kids? Should we let them suffer in pain by avoiding them? Please guide me.

It started with phlegm and then vomiting yellowish fluid. My Gp said I have a respiratory infection after seeing X-rays of my chest. I have been taking his medicines but my health is not improving and they are starting to affect my stomach. I want to which specialist to seek? Please suggest something to ease the pain also.

My father has prostate cancer. He has had two surgeries. He has problem passing urine from urinary tract and also getting blood. He is also diabetic and is getting severe weakness. We are consulting with Dr. Shahnawaz (Urologist) from Ashwaq Memorial Hospital. Kindly, suggest a good Urologist and Diabetes doctor? Please suggest good advice for his weakness?

My mother-in-law had been diagnosed with colon metastatic cancer. A month ago she had a surgery and tumor had been removed from colon and currently she had an Ileostomy. We have been living abroad and now we are planning to move back to Pakistan for her cancer treatment. Does SKCMH accepts who had the surgery outside? Is there anyother good hospital in Lahore?

My friend is having blood infection and low Hb and the blood can't be transfused. He also can't eat because he has no teeth, he can only drink. I need some guidance for a protein deficient buccal mucosa cancer patient's diet? Please guide about a diet plan for him as soon as possible?

I was diagnosed with depression a month ago and am taking Effexor for it. Recently i am having blurred vision episodes. My appetite has increased and I am gaining weight constantly. Advice what to do.

I dislocated my wrist of right hand while playing cricket. After treatment, I am having tingly sensation in my fingers and it is not as strong as before. Any advice.

My sister had TB and was diagnosed from Fauji Foundation Hospital Lahore, the diagnosis spread over a time span of 9 months, starting from November 2015 to July 2016, Doctors also advised to stay on medication till August. But she is not very good in health and her heart beat is not stable, and she is suffering from wait loss rapidly (in Oct 42, march 48, and now 45.1). Can you suggest a diet plan for her?

My vitamin B12 was 120 and Vitamin D was 4.7. I am taking vitamin injections and tablets from 1.5 months. Some days I feel great and some days I feel anxious without any reason. I also took escitalopram for 7 months and tapered slowly and it did help me, I had severe depression and anxiety at that time. Is my anxiety and depression not going away or my body is adjusting from vitamin deficiency? How much time does it take to fully adjust on vitamins?

I suffered stroke on 6 Aug 2015. I felt that the blood thinning medicine was causing some burning sensation in stomach which still continues. It's been several months since last tests. I have recently returned to Pakistan. Which tests should I take here? Sometimes i feel sudden vibrations on veins in various locations. Severe headaches. What medicines should I continue to take? What is the best possible way out?

I am nine weeks pregnant. I have never had cyst in my life but during pregnancy my u/s seems to show a cyst in my left ovary. Why did it happen and how is it going to effect my pregnancy? Is it dangerous for my health?

Both my feet remain numb. my Uric acid level is normal but previously it was quiet high. Please suggest treatment or any remedy.

I am currently 22 weeks pregnant. I have been having bleeding from nose from the last two days. Within 2 days, it has happened 5 times. I would like to specify that I have a history of low blood pressure and blood sugar. I thought may be it’s because of high blood pressure. I have been monitoring myself regularly but the results are nothing but normal. Would just like to know if I should seek medical attention or is it normal?

I am currently 8 weeks pregnant and have gained 5kgs till now. I am so worried as i think it's not normal weight gain. How can I control this excessive weight gain??

I wanna ask a nutritionist regarding hydroxil .. Is it safe to use ?? Or does it have side effects ??

I am suffering from localized tenderness in scalp. I also have left thigh numbness. My doctor diagnosed mild meralgia paresthetica. He prescribed Lyrica 75mg, but I did not take due to dizziness and drowsiness. Ihave pain under the skin of the scalp. My glucose level in fasting and random are 75 and 105. My all tests are normal. cholesterol is 200 and vitamin B12 is 180. I had only one episode of migraine. I had left-sided dull continuous pain on the scalp that eased after rest 5 years ago. Help

My blood pressure is high. Can I reduce my blood pressure from 146/95 mmHg to normal, just with regular exercises? I started working out at the gym for an hour, both in the mornings as well as in the evenings, since the last two days. Do I still need to continue my medications?

I was prescribed acdermin gel for facial acne and have been using for a week. The acne has improved but the areas on the face where I applied the gel look slightly pigmented with burning and itching. Will this subside on its own? I am traveling so can’t really see my doc at the moment.

I have always suffered from migraines. Recently, it seems like it has been getting worse. Last year, I gave birth. Now, when I lay on my abdomen or even turn my head, I notice a heartbeat sound in my ear. My doctor thought it was coming from my neck and sent me for physiotherapy. And, she checked my ears, but there was no wax. Should I be worried about a possible hearing loss? What should I do?