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My mother's feet are always swollen and can see the veins all around. Also, recently she's experiencing pain in her palm which is moving up in the arm. She was diagnosed with osteoporosis long time ago. Her calf and feet is my main concern. Please suggest what category this comes in and what should I look for in a doctor.

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It is a very light scratch. Should i be concerned? Already applied and cleaned it. Also i am breastfeeding

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You should take anti-rabies vaccine. ... Read More

Hey, I just observed 3 small unexplained bruises on my right upper arm, and Ive been experiencing some headaches too, would really appreciate some advice.

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In Older age bruise more easily because in older age people having -skin is thinner and tend to have less muscle and fat to cushion their blood vessels from injury. People who have fair ski ... Read More

Hey, I just noticed 3 unexplained bruises on my right upper arm, Ive been feeling unwell also for a couple of days, would be really greatful if a doctor could answer my question @practo

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Without seeing can't treat.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ... Read More

My daughter got a very minor scratch on her arm from a monkey in India gate today. What can I do

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Get anti rabies treatment ... Read More

Marrage life is 10 years. Unexplained infertility. Want to do IVF. Suggest me some low cost infertility center.

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These days lots of ivf centre offer low cost treatment.. But everything depends on which place u belong to.. U cn browse and find out on google.. Also it depends whether u hv ever had ny ivf cycle or ... Read More

I scratched a tiny mole on my arm. The area around it has become dark brown. What to do? Anything to worry?

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It got infected. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosi ... Read More

Unexplained itchy rash seemingly originating from my hips with small raised bumps. Mostly on my thighs/hips but some on my back and arms too.

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets al ... Read More

What cause unexplained infertility? I have gone through 5iui cycles with no results. May age is31 and all tests results are absolutely normal. I am trying to conceive since last 4years

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There can be many causes. To label one as unexplained infertility lot of things need to be ruled out. Consult opinion of a good infertility specialist .. I hv heard nadkarni centre is gud in gujarat. ... Read More

Few days ago, the neighbours dog lept on me and scratched my arm. Since it was so sudden I cannot remember if the dog licked me or not. I had a exposed wound on the arm. I am not sure if I was scratched on it due to the trauma. Its been 6 days since the incident. Should I get any injection? Is it too late? I don't feel any symptoms.

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Needs little more information. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hey , I was getting my tetanus injection done but when i reached home and I saw my arm there was line scratch. I feel i got this mark while doing doctor was injecting me . Can you please advise is it safe ? Or do I need to visit the doctor

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ... Read More

Hi doctor i scratch my own hand during sleep Should I get tt injection Or else it's fine scratch near arm and elbows

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My mom is getting unexplained bruises on her legs and other parts of her body. She is did not hit anything which can cause bruises

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ... Read More

I bought a 2 month old golden retriever and while playing he scratched my arm. He has received 7 in 1 vaccine and the vet told me that rabies vaccination will be given to him in his 3rd month. So, should I get my vaccination done as he has scratched me

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Rabies spread only via infected animal saliva. Puppies who are less than 3 months of age have material immunity in them, which they got via mother's milk. So, no worries. You don't have to get vaccina ... Read More

Hello I have experienced unexplained weight gain for the lastfew months. Which doctor should I consult to understand why is this happening?

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1. Drink water 16 glasses daily 2. Take high fibre diet and low fat and carbohydrates diet plan and do exercise. 3. Stop eating outside foods and packets foods , junk foods etc fatty foods . 4. Small ... Read More

I've been suffering from discomfort in my abdomen since a few months. The doctor examined my colon and stomach using colonoscopy and endoscopy and concluded that it is IBS. However over the last few weeks, I've been experiencing unexplained bone pain in my chest and left knee. Moreover, since yesterday I've been having tenderness and redness at a s

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Few days ago.. A monkey scratch On my right arm.. Then start bleeding... Then I clean effected area and apply anty septic cream.. Then.. I take 1st and second vaccines...... Is it enough? .... Or I should take more injection?

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Hello ma'am, You need to take the full regimen of post exposure prophylaxis for rabies- 5 doses of anti Rabies vaccine over 1 month i.e; 0, 3, 7, 14, 28 and one stat dose of immunoglobulin. (Human or ... Read More

My baby has been taking away from me with multiple unexplained fractures Here is his blood results. Platelets high,lymphocytes low , eosinophils low,rbc high,mcv low ,mch low. Could he have a medical condition to explain this?

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I have unexplained tiredness. I had inefficient result of Vitamin B and D And high triglycerides 277 and high HDL 171 Please suggest if this is a symptom of underlying medical condition

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Physician consultation. ECG. Lab test, Hemogram, urine, thyroid study, Lipid profile, Liver & renal function test. Blood sugar , HbA1c. 2 d echo if needed. Regular exercise and walking. ... Read More

Hi, I got a pretty bad nail scratch from a friend on my arm. Should i take any precautionary vaccination. I have had a tetanus shot last year in February(2016). Regards, Rahul

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As the description . Vaccine is not needed. Just topical antibiotic cream should be enough ... Read More

I have a unexplained headache in my backside of head,the pain flows from my ear and nose,and there is so much depression when am at alone, i don't know y this happen,and some time when am i get to much feel inside in my head there is blood flow in my nose,it happens really worry about my self,and there is so much pain backside of my neck,

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Please consult a physician, after that if needed talk to a counselor ... Read More

I took an Ipill around 10 days back and having some unexplained minor bleeding since yesterday. The blood was earlier brown in colour and now reddish. my expected date of period is in another week.

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Bleeding is because of I pill. That means it's working. ... Read More

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