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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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My mother is complaining that her both legs are scratching.. She has diabetic and has BP problem ...

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Hi.... It could be due to Diabetic Neuropathy.... Consistently keeping blood sugar within a target range can help prevent or delay the progression of diabetic neuropathy and may even improve some of t ...  Read More

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Painful pulsing lump/swelling on right lower leg on shin below knee. Red and tender

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HELLO, HOT FOAMENTATION. TABLET SIGMOFLAM TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR THREE DAYS. TABLET AZITHROMYCIN 500ONE PER DAY FOR THREE DAYS. CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON. O.K BYE, ...  Read More

I delivered a baby girl in feb 2017. After delivery developed scratching. It worsens at night. Scratching mainly in hands and legs. Please advise

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Could be eczema or urticaria. It can be treated and itching should come down. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Sir/ mam a stray cat scratched my legs an hour back. So I have next to no idea what to do can you guide me ? The scratched area bleeded a little.

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Wash your legs with running water n soap three four times. Inj TT one ample INTRAMUSCULAR in deltoid reason. Rabipur, verorub, abhayrab any one on 0, 3, 7, 28 days. Zero day means today. To be take ...  Read More

I have taken rabies booster dose in February 2025 and again a dog scratch me on leg yesterday . Do I again need to take vaccine.

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No need to take. hope you have washed the area with soap water and cleaned the area. ...  Read More

A old street cat scratches/bite me in my leg, blood is also coming, my question is what should i do now, and is are anything to worry about?

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Hi, You should get it cleaned with soap water, get a first aid, tetanus injection. Rabies vaccination 5 doses is required for cat bite or scratches. ...  Read More

Our pet dog jumped on my leg and scratched me. i had taken rabies vaccine 8 month ago. should i take it again vaccine.

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HELLO, NO NEED OF VACCINE. INJ T.T ONE AMPLE IM STATE O.K ...  Read More

While playing with friend's son fell down and had scratches in his leg and thighs. Should I go for tetanus injection or not ?

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Depends on your son's age and how long back he has received TT injection. Also depends DS on how deep the wound exactly is. ...  Read More

I am a 31 year old female. For the past few weeks, I have started developing unexplained bruising on my upper thighs. The bruising is light brown in colour. It disappears in 7-10 days, then new bruising appears. A small light brown bruise on my left breast where the bra underwire ends has been there for over 2 weeks. None of the bruising is painful

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HELLO, APPLY LACTOCALAMINE LOTION N BETNOVATE N IN YOUR THIGH TEASPOON IN 3:1 RATIO .TWO TIMES A DAY.FOR SEVEN R TEN DAYS. For KNEE I NJURY CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDICIAN.. ...  Read More

A dog by mistake by playing scratched my leg and the area he scratched has been red and the incident occurred about 30 minute ago, i have washed the area with soap and water, there is no bleeding in the scratched area, i have been vaccinated for tetanus in the previous year, what should i do

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If it is just a scratch it is considered as grade 2 dog bite so u need to get rabies vaccination . Inj rabipure o.1ml INTRADERMAL on B/L arms. Scheduled : day 0,3,7,14,28 ...  Read More

Today I was normally talking phone on road and a strat dop accidentally put her leg on my leg and went away and then I have checked my led and there is no blood on the leg and I cant see any scratch but feel some burning sensation.i have taken rabies vaccine one and half year ago do I need to take vaccine .I have taken tt vaccine one year ago...can

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this is neither category 1 of dog bite, hence in my opinion you don't need rabies vaccine. ...  Read More

I got scratched by a stray cat in my foot. On 22nd night(this month). 23rd morning I got my antirabies vaccine and TT. Three more antirabues vaccine doses prescribed. Should I take Rabies immunoglobulin too. Attaching photo of marks for reference. I am not sure whether there was blood.

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"I was standing on the outer plastic cover of the swimming pool, and it suddenly broke. My leg went completely inside, causing scratches, and blood started oozing out. I got a tetanus injection 16 months ago. Is it necessary for me to take another one now? I have already washed the wound with Dettol water and applied Soframycin. Please suggest."

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Yes. It is necessary. ...  Read More

Yesterday I was coming to home late night ,at that time a street dog come near to me and try to bite me , and his teeth touches my leg , after reaching home I checked my leg but there was no redness, swelling,wound , bleeding and no hole in my jeans. Should I go for rabbies injection or not.

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If there was no bite wound then no need to go for vaccination as rabies is transmitted by the bite of infected animal ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 5.5 mnth old. Plz find attached photo. He scratch his leg by nail. What to apply. Does mark will go or it will be permanent.

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Greetings it will go by itself. Cut the nail of the baby at regular intervals ...  Read More

I've a really bad headache at times. In childhood, I've had Sinusitis. Though I seem to have recovered from it, I usually have unexplained headache on the right. It's pulsating and throbing kind of pain. I've had fundoscopy and all ENT related tests done. It's all normal. I've survived on pain killers for a long time. Is it some kind of Migraine? B

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You can consult with me personally in detail on your issues. Would be happy to help you out Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469*886 ...  Read More

I have unexplained pain all over the body . The pain normally begins when I talk excessively. When I talk for prolonged hours on phone , I get pain in chest ,arms and legs and is chronic . Though I use headphones to talk , I still experience the pain . Cardiological examination is fine . BP normal , Sugar, cholesterol normal . Could someone help me

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Can check vitamin d and calcium levels. Consult now for proper management and prescription ...  Read More

My son always scratches legs till thighs and also hand arms due to itching and it becomes a wound after bleeding.. Tried deworm (both English medicine and ayurveda) multiple times, dust powder to heal itching. Will become normal for sometime and it will start again.. Don't if some skin allegry or blood infection.. Please help resolve permanently

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There could b multiple reasons for the itching ranging from Atopic Dermatitis or scabies. Dry skin can also lead to chronic skin irritation leading to itching. Corroborate with pictures and a proper ...  Read More

I slipped on road yesterday and got a few scratches, but it is paining a lot, i used burnol cream and have put band aids on the scratches, is it required to see a doctor? What can i do at home to ease the pain and get the healing quicker?

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Apply Soframycin cream, and other medicines may be added after seeing the wound. Consult me privately on chat and send photos for proper medications. ...  Read More

Cat scratched me by it's nails little blood was coming should I take injection it not bites is it ok ?

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You should, as a precaution ...  Read More

My home cat scratched me on my leg little blood was coming should I take injection in or is it ok to let it ?

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Take anti rabies vaccination and injection tetanus toxoid ...  Read More

All tests done and are normal still fever at night,starts with leg pain and I am also experiencing irregular periods

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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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Unexplained bruises could be an indication of systemic issues Please consult a General Medicine doctor ...  Read More

Hey Yesterday one of the stray dogs scratches my leg due to which that part of my leg got red.. Please advise

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plz consult online as this is serious issue. ...  Read More

I had an accident 10 days back and had a deep scratch in leg ,photo attached of my ongoing treatment with dressing and with Meghaheal ointment, please suggest how long it will take to get healed.

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Around 10days.. for faster healing specific medicine required..do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ...  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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There could be hormonal reasons or changes in metabolism for inexplicable body weight changes. Before you consult a doctor, maintain a daily food journal noting down everything you eat and drink, incl ...  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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I got a scratch on my leg from a rusty material. Do I need to get the Tetanus injection. It is not a deep wound just a scratch.

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Yeah for safer side get one tetanus injection ...  Read More

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