Q Your 11 yr old child has large hands and feet is this associated with any kind of disease?

If any of the parents or their family members have large hands and feet, the child has got this from his genes then. If not, and the child is otherwise healthy (mentally and physically), then there is really nothing to worry about, as this can be his individuality. You can get variety of differences in physical appearance of people. Every one has his/her unique physical features.

Q whar is the meaning of ESR

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called a sedimentation rate or Westergren ESR, is the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a period of one hour. The ESR is increased by any cause or focus of inflammation. The ESR is increased in pregnancy, inflammation, anemia or rheumatoid arthritis, and decreased in polycythemia, sickle cell anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, and congestive heart failure.

Q My wife is taking krimson35 from first week of mar 2013. Now today(17 mar) during sex i couldnt use precaution, both of us do not want a baby now. Her previous period was on 9 mar. Will Krimson 35 protect against pregnancy?

Krimson 35 is generally used to treat PCOD. Additionally, it provides contraception. So Krimson 35 will protect against pregnancy. .

Q What is the most common mast cell stabilizer?

Mast cell stabilizing drugs inhibit the release of allergic mediators from mast cells and are used clinically to prevent allergic reactions to common allergens. As inhalers they are used to treat asthma, as nasal sprays to treat hay fever and as eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis and in oral form they are used to treat mastocytosis. The commonly prescribed mast cell stabilizers keep changing with medical advancement, type of disease and the physicians judgement. At present, the most commonly prescribed mast cell stabilizer is disodium cromoglycate. Other mast cell stabilizers are Ketotifen, Methyl Xanthines, Quercetin, Omalizumab.

Q I have pain on the left side back of the head?

The possible causes could be simple tension headache, migraine, cervicogenic headache, cervical dystonia, occipital neuralgia, hypertension etc. The diagnosis varies with its specific characterization, so clinical assessment is needed.

Q I am 26+ and 1 month pregnant. I have no complication and healthy. Please let me know about the dos and dont during the first 2 months of pregnancy

Congratulations for your pregnancy. If you are healthy and having no complications then there are very minimal restrictions. You can continue your routine. Avoid lifting heavy weights. Eat healthy food like milk and milk products, cheese, paneer, green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and fruit juice. Have regular intake of iron rich foods like dates, black resins, jaggery, vegetables like spinach. Eat frequent small meals at regular intervals. Avoid more spicy and oily as it may aggravate the pregnancy related nausea and vomiting. Foods to avoid under cooked meat, raw eggs, sushi with raw fish, fish that are high in mercury. Be careful in your movements, avoid any direct harm. Take your folic acid supplement regularly. Avoid sexual intercourse till the end of second month. Visit your gynecologist regularly.

Q What is skin allergy?

Skin allergy is an immune response of the skin tissue to certain stimulants which acts as a pathogens or allergens eg. heat, medications, pollution, grass etc.

Q Will cystoscopy cause impotency??

Cystoscopy simply consists of viewing the urinary bladder through a scope. It is a very safe procedure with no major side effects. There is no evidence regarding cystoscopy causing impotency.

Q Is there any formaldehyde in alcohol?

Yes. In alcohol, the formaldehyde is present in small amount.

Q Why woul a linea nigra appear light brown am i pregnant?

The brown colour of Linea nigra is due to a pigment called melanin. Melanin production is increased during pregnancy due to the hormone oestrogen. In non pregnant women the main cause could be an excessive exposure to sun which can cause it to darken further. If you are suspecting pregnancy, you can go for urine pregnancy test at home or you can consult your doctor.