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Question: I live in an area that has heavy smoke from the thoma s fire, my asthma kicked in during that time and is still bothering me along with a cough. My inhaler is not very effective. I usually only use the inhaler Once it twice a year very very mild asthma Is there anything else I can do it should I see a doctor?
Hi Thanks for your query. I have understood your query well. Asthma is due to hypersensitivity of your airways. The best treatment is to take inhaled steroid such as Meter does inhaler budesonide twice daily for at least 3 months. Plus if you're having difficulty u can combine with beta 2 agonists like meter dose inhal...
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Question: i have a painful lump underneath my mons pubis, please, can you tell me what it is?? i tried squeezing it and pus oozes out. its not warm to touch, im a male. im also having pain upon urinating but only at a painscore of 4/10. no discharges, got no fever. no other associated signs and symptoms.
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. In most cases this is just a swollen lymph node which doesn't require any specific treatment. Also, considering your description this may be some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibrous or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness...
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Question: Hi, I just received the results of my blood test. I am a 55 yr old female with a history of high blood pressure, chlostrol, celiac disease, stomach infections (repetitively), deginerative disk disease with a strong family history of cardiac disease. My blood test showed a high 6.2 glycosolated HB and AST (GO...
Thank you for posting your query at ChatDoctorfurther evaluation needed. Increase in the level of liver enzymes(AST, ALT) reflect an INJURY to the Liver. Medically, the condition is known as "Hepatitis". It maybe caused by:1. Virus (A, B, C, D, E) 2. Alcohol 3. Chat Doctor. Gall bladder or common bile duct pathology ...
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Question: hello doctor i just want to ask about lung fibrosis. i was diagnosed to have TB in my left upper lung and i was treating anti tb drugs for 2 months now and i have regularly consulting my pulmonologist.my problem is on how the scar on my lungs will be totally disappear? is there any remedy for it?thanks
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... You are having lung fibrosis condition secondary to tuberculosis .... Once fibrosis occurs it is irreversible condition ... Steroid might be useful for that .... You have to complete the course of AKT to prevent further fibrosis.... If you are having smoking habit than avoid smo...
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Question: Hi,my mother s blood creatinine level was diagnosed as high 2months back(around 3) and she has been on medication and a strict diet since.We have been monitoring the levels since and it came down to 1.9 but last week was around 2.3. Please can you let me know how to control it and get reduced to normal level....
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor Forsythe creatinine is high that indicates the kidneys are not functioning normally. So there is no such remedies to reduce the creatinine level only. If the treatment should be based to treat the kidney condition then automatically the creatinine level will reduce. There is no treatment in al...
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Question: My boyfriend and I had sexual intercourse and he ejaculated and got semen on his fingers. He wiped the semen off and it was dry and then fingered me. He also got a bit of semen near the top of my underwear near my bellybutton. I m just really concerned to be pregnant and if there is any possibility that I wou...
Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your concern. Yes, there are rare chances of pregnancy with Chat Doctor. This is because of pre-cum that comes before ejaculation. The pre-cum is reported to have sufficient sperms to cause pregnancy. High dose of combined contraceptive can act as an emergency contr...
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Question: I have Thal B Minor from my mothers side. My Hemoglobin is 111 g/Lt. I was diagnosed with Hoshimotos early this year (Jan-2011) and take 5mcg Thyroxin. My recent 2 blood tests show slightly low platelets 112 and 116 . My W & R BC are normal range. My RDW is 18.2% (above range. I feel tired and sleepy lately ...
Hi, I would recommend having a testosterone test done. You may have symptoms of low testosterone and may need testosterone replacement therapy. Low stamina, decrease in libido, general feeling of fatigue. Make sure to get a testosterone test in the early morning before 10 am to catch the testosterone peak. I also sug...
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Question: My boyfriend had end to end urtheral reconstructive surgery and it s been about five months and every time he ejaculates it hurt it s painful and the last time he threw up not to mention him the scrotum bruises I feel that the urthera is to tight now and he may need to repeat this procedure but using the graf...
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your boyfriend who has undergone surgery of end to end anastomotic arthroplasty six months ago has painful ejaculation. This is most likely to due to recurrence of stricture urethra. Please consult qualified Urologist and retrograde Cys...
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Question: what are symptoms for blocked fallopian tubes-cause I SUSPECT BLOCKED TUBES TRIED MANY YEARS TO FALL PREGNAT NEVER BEEN TO A GYNAE BEFORE. PLS HELP REGARDS LEBO I am 31yrs old weight 62kg height 1.65 i am on chronic treatment smoking Context: what are symptoms for blocked fallopian tubes-cause I SUSPECT BLOC...
Hi LeBeau Welcome to Chat Doctor There are no symptoms which suggest fallopian tube block. Common complain caused by bilateral tubal block is inability to conceive (infertility). Block tubes may have symptoms of disease which caused them e.g. pelvic inflammatory disease, tuberculosis. Symptoms like foul smelling discha...
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Question: Hi, I am 29 year old, been married for 4 yrs, but did not get pregnant so far. I consulted with Infertility specialist since 6 months now, They have done 2 times IUI, after that laproscopy they found some infection which is removed. after that they did one iui and now they are telling for another iui. Every t...
Hi, I think you can go for at least 6 cycles of GUI. The chance to get pregnant in one cycle of GUI is 10 to 15 percent only. So, you can try that for 3 to 6 months. If it doesn't work, then the option is IVF. But one thing what you can do is to take a break from medicines for 1 to 2 cycles. Track your follicles' gr...
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Question: Hi my husband is 24yr of age and he awoke on moning with a lumpon his jaw bone line right under the left ear lob its the size of a nikle its painful at the touch tender and hard hurt when minimum jaw activity can some one tell me if myluv one is going to be ok or should I take him to see a doc Context: Hi m...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have enlarged lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia or tuberculosis, or he may have sebaceous cyst or parotid swelling. He should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take tre...
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Question: My brotherinlaw is having severe pain in the calves of both legs. He has been having this problem for years and he recently had knee replacement on both sides. That seems to be OK. Muscle pain in the calf is the problem. He said it feels like cramping. When hestretches the muscle of the calf it seems to help....
Hi, You did not mention the age of your brother-in-law and for what reason, he underwent knee replacement. Assuming that he was suffering from osteoarthritis these could be the causes of his calf pain.1. The most common one in osteoarthritis patients is virus deformity i.e. legs starts bending inwards, if that was the ...
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Question: Age: EighteenHeight: 56Hello, as of lately, my urine has been giving off a bad oder, but I drink a lot of water. I dont know if maybe I have a kidney infection or something of the sort, or if its because of the whole milk (Lactose) I have with my breakfast every morning.I am Lactose intolerant, but not to the...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It may be due to kidney infection or hormonal imbalances. You should go for urine routine and microscopic examination. It will give you exact diagnosis whether you have kidney infection or not. Then take treatment accordingly. You may need oral c...
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Question: Yes, please. I have a temporary crown that was put in two weeks ago Monday. I have been taking Aleve and Advil independtly, these last two weeks. This morning I took a 12 hr Aleve at 6:00 am and my mouth is not feeling to good right now. Can I take Tylenol or Advil to help eliminate some of this pain?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint if you have a temporary crown over your tooth since 2 weeks, and you still have pain it is not a normal finding and needs consultation with a dentist to rule out the cause of pain. As of now you can take ...
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Question: I was on strong antibiotics for a sinus infection, tylenol, advil and experienced severe diarrhea. I am also on Crestor for high cholesterol. I recently had blood work done during a routine exam and my doctor said my liver enzymes are very high and I still have diarrhea (the sinus infection was 3 weeks ago)...
Hi, You do get diarrhea when in strong antibiotics. However, it should stop within a week of you stopping the course of the medicine. Elevated liver enzymes are a common side effect seen with use of statins. Your doctor is right on this. I agree to him/her. You still have diarrhea. While you go in for a blood work tomo...
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Question: Thanks. I have been waking up at night with bad pain and pressure in the upper abdomen about 3 times a week for about 2 months. I also have some lower back pain and trouble getting enough air into my lungs. Acid reducers, such as alka selzer, work for a little while. But the pain comes back. The pain was so b...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. F. You are waking up with bad pain and pressure in upper abdomen for 2 months. Lower back pain and air hunger. It appears that you have gastric hyperacidity, or sleep apnea, due to some silent heart problem, and backache could be due to spondylosis or...
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Question: Brain scan shows loss od Myelin. Now I have what feels like little fingers or bubbles that started at hairline. Now they are working their way down to my eyebrows and below. What are these weird feelings. What are they doing to me. Feels like something crawling under skin. Context: Brain scan shows loss od M...
Hello dear, I understand your concerns but the weird sensations you are feeling, have nothing to do with the clinical presentation of loss of myelin or declination. Loss of myelin can be due to several causes including small ischemic changes, primary declination like multiple sclerosis and even in a significant percent...
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Question: I have high blood pressure, a hiatus hernia and barrets ostophgaus of which i am given medication of omeprazole 20mg, amias 16mg and bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg. recently they changed my tablets from pariet to omeprazole to save costs. I have been feeling very ill with symptoms of dizziness, disorientation, blu...
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a sinus infection. It is less likely that your symptoms are related to switching to omeprazole, as it is a similar Chat Doctor. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing sinus X-ray study coupled with...
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Question: HiI experience bad pain my my jaw on a frequent basis and it is something I have put up with for a long time now. It can get to the point when I am unable to open my mouth wide / chew food etc. It pretty much locks.I am also experiencing a tension in my neck. Almost as though someone is grabbing me by the nec...
Hello and welcome. Thanks for writing your query. Pain and difficulty in opening the mouth are the sings of Temporomandibular joint problems. TMJ problems may arise due to altered biting habits may lead to pain in front of ears. This makes mouth opening, biting and swallowing difficult. Teeth grinding habit often al...
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Question: Hi, I am 27 yrs old. i feel sleepy and out of energy all the tome. My mood is most of the times, bad or depressed. I dont know what is causing all this. I have no motovation no energy to do anything. I am thinking of taking vitamins. may b that willboost my energy Context: Hi, I am 27 yrs old. i feel sleepy ...
Hi, I read your query and do understand that you are distressed due to your problems. You seem to be suffering from depression and your symptoms are the result of it. Depression can occur due to multiple factors, including neurotransmitter level changes in brain, as well as psychological and social factors. You should ...
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Question: Hello... I was prescribed polygynax for 7 days. When I picked up the medication, I only received 6 pills, 2 of which I took orally before realizing they are a suppository. So now I only have 4 left... is it ok to take only the 4? I cannot buy this where I live
Hi. It is not effective to treat vaginal infection if taken orally. Polygonal (Aureomycin, Statin and Polymyxin-B) suppository is actually made to treat localized mixed vaginal infection caused by susceptible fungus and bacteria. It is found to be effective only if used at the site of infection such as vagina. When tak...
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Question: Hello...I am just wondering if yellow fever ever relapses, especially due to stress, lack of adequate sleep, nutrition, etc. Also, is mental confusion and loss of memory, cognitive skills, (like cooking,etc) symptoms of this disease and/or its relapse? There is a "friend" who says that this is his case/symp...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No it won't relapse. Yellow fever never causes relapse. Once the person is infected, it will be cured in some days. After that there are no signs visible to it. But other person can be inf...
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Question: My Niece, who is almost three had a seizure and stopped breathing last night. She was diagnosed with ChatDoctor at three months and has been on beta blockers ever since, three times a day. When she arrived to the hospital her white blood count was elevated, blood sugar level 19, and not urinating. The previou...
HIT hank for asking to Chat Doctor I really appreciate your concern for your niece looking to the given history here I could say that in this case the complete medical history along with the investigative reports needs to come on any decision to advise in better way but if the child is under the care of the best pediat...
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Question: hi i have pus in my molar teeth since 1 month. resulted heavy pain and swelling on my cheek. then i consulted a doctor, he offered me some antibiotic medicine for 3 days. i have applied the same for 3 days then i will go fine. but after 10-15 days. the same thing is again happen in my teeth. could you pl. adv...
Dear Roman, I feel you are not following the advice of your doctor completely. Taking antibiotic for three days is not sufficient. You have root infection with underlying bone involvement. You are lucky that you are responding to the antibiotics which your doctor is prescribing you. As you stop the treatment possibly w...
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Question: hello dr, i m 22 years old . i have 1 year baby. i have under eye darkness and black heads on both side of nose. these problems occured after my delivery. what to do dr ? i losed my color also. what kind of foods I have to taken ?
Hi! Madheena, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum, Dark circles are multifactorial....stress is the most common reason(as in your case it is after delivery)...iron deficiency, vitamin def can also lead to it.even lack of sleep is an important reason. Sunlight can aggravate your problem.so start with a good sunscreen daily. As...
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Question: I am a 20 year old male and have had this grape sized lump on the right back die of my kneck and it has ben painful the last 2 years.i havent had it checked due to not having medicaide meedicae or any mone. it hurts alot and i have started to realize and so has man other people a difference in my mood, attitu...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. Or it can be some soft tissue tumor, cyst or skin adnexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give ...
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Question: I am a 39 yr female that has always been healthy. I havent felt good for about 2 months and I went to the doctor Thursday. My symptoms are body aches, tight chest, cough, tingling in the throat and chest, tired. He did a chest x-ray and said everything looked fine and sounded fine. He took 3 vials of blood...
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint body aches, tight chest, cough, tingling in throat and chest can be due to a number of causes like chronic viral infection/upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, lung infection, acid reflux etc. I ...
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Question: Hello Dr. After my pregnancy was confirmed, I ve been asked to take miprogen, Sinate and also ecosprin.. Need to know any side effects on miprogen to myself or my baby? Any reason for ecosprin to take regulary. (Pregnancy was confirmed with Strip and also scan. No other tests) Regds. Devi
Hi, Low does aspirin (esprit) is prescribed to prevent pre-eclampsia. Generally, aspirin is not advised during pregnancy unless you have a history of pre-eclampsia, recurrent miscarriage or certain clotting disorders. It is given between 12 weeks and 28 weeks of pregnancy preferably at bedtime. It is found to be well t...
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Question: I fell on my back skate boarding about 8 days ago and now there are bruises appearing on the front lower part of my stomach. My lower right back is tender and swollen. I am able to twist at the hip and bend forward to stretch it. the bruise it slowly getting bigger. Could this be internal bleeding?
Hello, Your symptoms are suggestive of an internal bleeding, probably due to the trauma. As you are feeling better and there is no fatigue, low blood pressure or dizziness, these changes could be due to the old blood and the bleeding seems to be stopped. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your attending physicia...
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Question: Hello My sister at the age of 57 was diagnosed with eshogial cancer 2 years ago.....cleared and good to go untill a spot on her lung which was dealt with, again cleared and good to go.Last week she had left side numbness and drool coming from her mouth uncontroolably.....ambulance came , she had a 33 sec conv...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have esophageal cancer metastasis. It causes this kind of lesion. If it undergoes necrotic changes then it looks like pus filled lesion. You need surgery and chemotherapy. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I hav...
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Question: i had conceived in january 2012 but the doctor asked me to go for abortion as there was no fetal pole seen till the eight week.i underwent abortion through pills in february.the bleeding was normal and i had cleared it completely as seen in the sonography which was done after one week.then in march i got my p...
Hello and welcome decrease your worries as stress and work load are one of the major causes if irregular periods. I think this time when you went to your doctor your pregnancy test must have been done and since there was no conception, your doctor has prescribed you medicines for with Chat Doctor. Since you have under...
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Question: my 15 y.o son has abdominal pain and chest pain. He has been dx. with panic attacks. He finally had blood work and had an elevated bilirubin. the doctor wants to run the terst again but still thinks he is just having panic attacks . Could it be his gallbladdar?
HI. The panic attacks have its own place in such cases. But is said to be panic attack only if all the investigations related to this problem are normal. IT is a must : I would advise the following - Blood work is already done and is showing elevated liver functions, also go for lipase and amylase; ultrasonography and ...
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Question: I have hep c and cirrhosis, and I am going through the process to be placed on the transplant list. Since last Friday,I have been experiencing a very large abdomen, excruciating pain, nausea and my urine looks very dark. I met with one of the surgeons Friday and told him what was going on,and was told that if...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, of course the symptoms you described here are because of the liver pathology and your doctors' opinion is very right, I agree with this opinion, clinical sing and symptoms are very crucial as long as the liver pathology are concern and this has to taken...
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Question: i have been having a small painless lump behind ear for 9 months now. At times its gets bigger and at times it gets smaller. I suffer from sinus almost everyday which affect my throat and ear and I was wondering if could that be the cause or is it cancer?,i lost my mom of breast cancer. Im a female and 25year...
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. This can not be a cancer as it would have grown phenomenally within 9 months. And this is never the site of any cancer. So please do not worry. This is most probably a small innocuous lymph node, you can confirm this by FNAC- fine needle aspiration cytology. This usu...
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Question: My name is saibhargav age.19 weight75 ..i masterbeat daily twice my friends said me if you do regularly after getting 25age your dick not properly work for sex purpose you have to use tablets for participation of sex is it right??..please give me a better suggetion i am worried about that and daily twice is ...
Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. All these are myth. Some cultures and religions oppose masturbation or even label it as sinful. This can lead to guilt or shame about the behavior. In fact Masturbation is as healthy and normal habit. Masturbation has good effects on your body and mind....
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Question: hi , i m kaushik 23 yrs old. I had chicken pox 3 weeks ago . I got some spots in my face.I consulted a doctor .He gave me triglow cream ,drantox cap and one sunscreen lotion. Those spots are now becoming reddish . i am fearing that the products might have any side effects or they work like this only.......Plz...
Hello Nashik, Welcome to Chat Doctor. It seems you have got local irritation to the cream (TRIAL) you have used. It called Contact irritant dermatitis. Nothing to worry as your skin will be fine soon. I would advise you a well course of oral prednisolone in low dose (5-10 mg). Apply a mild corticosteroid like demonize ...
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Question: I went to an amusement park with my daughter. I weigh 95 lbs and she weighs 180 lbs. The ride tossed her too my side and I got squished by her and I felt a rib pop. Since then, it has been popping under my left breast and it hurts to breath sometimes and it hurts when I laugh and REALLY hurts when I sneeze. E...
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having blunt chest trauma. And following are the possible complications of blunt chest trauma that can cause similar symptoms like you have. 1. Rib fracture2. Pulmonary contusions3. Pneumothorax4. Muscular injury g...
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Question: Hi my son is 16 weeks old he was born with an off white/yellow lump on the tip of his tongue. His doctor health vistor or midwide can not tell me what it is. His doctor said it looks like a cyst and when i asked if it would go he said possibly? What is it and Should i be concerned?
Hi...by what to quote this seems like a mucus cyst to me. It is generally self limiting, and they grow out of it. But if it is causing discomfort to him in any way... I suggest you see your pediatrician. Otherwise, it will settle by itself. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clari...
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Question: Hi,My name is Alexanda and I am 23 years old. I have been struggling with bulimia for about 5 years now. Im doing everything possible to stop and so far Ive been doing better, however, the habit comes back every now and then. My question is, is that recently Ive been feeling extremely tired and it seems that ...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor You are struggling with Bulimia Nervosa since last 5 years and complaints of tiredness and weakness. You become aware or conscious while talking and this has caused stress, and you have stopped to go out. Even during conversations you are not able to complete and feel intense anxiety. Thes...
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Question: My child is 4 years old .He frequently gets cold , sneezing with some less or more mucus.what is reason for it?He is taking bresol syrup now,iron,calcium and magnovit syrup.The problem gets severe in winter.Please tell the solution.Age:4 year,Height :38" ,Weight:13.8 kg,Medical History;good, takes ...
Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. Your son seems to be suffering from allergic tendency. I would recommend you to start him on montelukast once daily for 2-3 months. This will improve his allergic tendency. Hold the calcium, iron and magnolia syrups if your child is not having deficie...
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Question: What does it mean if the top of my left foot is swollen and red? I do not remember hurting it or twisting my ankle, nor did I fall down. I gradually started feeling discomfort while doing daily tasks like laundry, etc., then increasing into pain before I finally sat down and used an ice pack. I have had 2 aor...
Redness and swelling on feet without trauma may be mainly due to hematological or infectious disorders. You can try with an ice bag: if pain worsens, consider suffering from gout. If pain goes better, there is an inflammation, that may be caused by lots of conditions. If you have fever, you likely have a cellulitis (in...
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Question: my son is suffering from dipolar disorder and he is being given medicines for last eight months to control his anxiety .but during the treatment he is suffering from migraine . The names of medicines prescribed recently are tablet DESVAL (1gm),tablet TOPAZ(50mg),capsule ROLMIZAC-D, tablet CLONIL(25mg). I nee...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are worried about your sons problems. Reviewing the medication that he has been prescribed:Deal (Valproate sodium) and Topaz (Topiramate) are mood stabilizersClonil (Clonazepam) is an antianxiety / sedative medicationRolmizac-D (Omeprazole) ...
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Question: Hello my son is 9mnth old. he was sufferng 4m cold. i visited d docter. he refered zeet and mox tablet thrice a day. after 5days my son now suffering from very high temperature. given crosin bt fever is suck to 102 deg ferenheit. now we hav wash his head under running tap water. wat else should be done. Cont...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly,...
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Question: My husband went into the hospital with internal bleeding and an infection that started to break down his liver and kidneys. His blood pressure dropped and they had to incubate him. He is breathing and the ventilator is providing 16%. He is on blood pressure meds to keep his heart rate up. It was very low when...
Hello, Suggestive of severe liver disease. Ammonia is a toxic substance produced by the breakdown of protein or by the bacterial in the intestines. The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then eliminated in urine. Increased ammonia levels in the blood are due to inability of the liver to convert ammonia...
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Question: My problem of severe imbalance while walking have been diagonised as Vertigo and of dizziness (Light headed) are related to severe anxiety and panic disorder incl.phobias i.e.Agoraphobia (Panic disorder) and Acrophobia (heights) and avoiding situations and again those are related to subconsious mind. Also I a...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Agoraphobia, Acrophobia, severe anxiety and panic disorder, are common problems. You have nothing to worry about the cure. The cure is certain. The best method of treatment is initially with the help of psychiatrist (If the prob...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Hi I am recently married before marriage i use to get harder ercetion but since my marriage the erection is not hard and i am unable to do the intercourse with my wife the ejaculation happens within minutes am i alright
Hello, It may be due to performance anxiety. For that you may require complete hologram, lipid profile and electrocardiogram after physician consultation. Along with that Avoid stress and strenuous activity. Take proper rest and balanced diet. Till then, you can take tablet sildenafil one hour before sexual act Hope I ...
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Question: My molar tooth is decayed due impacted wisdom teeth, which removed. But since my molar tooth is decayed, having severe pain while eating, brushing. I approached dentist and he removed a portion of decay and applied temporary filling. But it came off in a day and iam having severe pain. What should I do. When ...
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the decayed tooth have to go for root canal treatment since you are getting pain it's because of the involvement of pulp and the tooth apex...take a course of antibiotics and consult your dentist for root canal treatment,,,, if the extraction of the wisdom tooth...
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Question: i am having lower back pain and on my right side in the buttock area it has been going on sometime what treatment can I use I have been using the icehot cream and messager it works sometime its hard for me to stand a length of time and sit for a length of time Context: i am having lower back pain and on my r...
Hi, Thanks for using ChatDoctorIn my opinion all you need to do is give you back a little rest. For immediate relief have some painkiller along with a muscle relaxant and have proper bed rest for 2 weeks. Do not lie down on soft mattress use hard one instead, do not sit for longer durations and do not travel long dista...
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Question: Hi,my name is Toni,Im reading up on oral cancer&Im scared I have lumps on my tongue&a knot on the bottom of my mouth the size of a sweet pea.I dont know if its because I have bad teeth or what&be me not having insura nce its hard to find a dentist..Please help Im losing my mind... Context: Hi,my name is Toni...
Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. There can be many reasons for this lump on the tongue, -First it can be possible that you had a trauma on the tongue earlier which has caused this lump.-Second it can be possible that there is some infection inside that lump. To get it confirmed you have to visit a good...
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Question: every month i have a pain in my left ovaries during my periods my doctor prescribe zerodol it works after a few hours the pain is gone but it dose not work for 24 hour and the dosage is once per day.Can i take another one for the pain and can this pain cause from the I.U.D that i have in?
Hi! Thanks for asking Chat Doctor. Pain during menstruation is very mucChatDoctormon in women of child bearing age. If pain and cramps are unbearable then you can opt out for medication like analgesic on temporary basis. Please provide me with the details of IUD IN PLACE.SUGGESTIONS: 1. Try to increase your fluid lev...
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Question: Yes I am in the process of selecting a therapist but I am not sure which route to go. I am not sure what are the similarities and differences between Insight-Oriented and Action-Oriented approached to psychological treatments. My mom said that there is a major difference and I was leaning towards a therapist ...
Hi dear. I understand your concern, and it would be appreciated that you have gone through psychotherapy. Most of the time both the psychotherapy have same goal to reduce underlying emotional stress and modifying your behavior. In insight oriented psychotherapy main principle is to target emotional issues to give reali...
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Question: Hi doctor past 3 days my kid who is 6 years as high fever, cold, chill in the night, body pain. 2 days back i showted to the doctor she gave me calpol 4times in a day and meftal p 3 times in a day, even then fever is come down from yesterday i started giving her antibiotic medicine yesterday night one dose an...
Hi, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't re...
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Question: Five weeks ago I had my gallbladder removed. The doctor attempted to do it by laparoscopy but was unable and had to do surgery, I ve had what seems to be the usual discomforts, but recently I have developed a mild pain located between my belly button and the space between my breast. It bothers most when I am ...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Along with the gallbladder problem, there will be some problem of stomach irritation, so it may continue even after the surgery also. I advise you to consult a surgeon, for clarification, and treatment of discomfort. There may be some complications also which you can exclude. I usua...
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Question: My dad is suffer from kidney infection, his doc is suggesting him for dailysis, whereas anothr my doc is saying its going to be a routine process, some1 said to my father that dailysis may help and just by 1 or 2 settings, this may go alright.....plz suggest Context: My dad is suffer from kidney infection, h...
HelloThanks for query. Based on the facts that you have posted your father has kidney infection, and you are in dilemma whether to for Dialysis or not. Decision regarding need for dialysis entirely depends upon the level of Serum Creatinine in blood. You need to consult qualified Nephrologist for clinical examination a...
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Question: Hi my name is Carlos. Almost two months ago I was diagnosed with Bronchitis, I was prescribed an albuterol sulfate and some anitibiotics. Well three weeks later my chest congestion didn t clear up so I was prescribed Cefzil anitibiotics and was given a maintenance inhaler (Symbicort). Now I no longer cough up...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here your problem could be from persistent bronchoconstriction or enlarge tonsil... Laryngeal swelling also can lead it... So examination is necessary including auscultation, respiratory examination and simple indirect laryngoscopy.... Consult ENT specialist for it.... If needed ...
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Question: I hv left side pain my ecg and TNT is normal but there is itching type pain Imy cholesterol level is215 Ian taking roseday 20o hello helyI hv pain left side near to heart my ecg and tmt is normaly my cholesterol level is 215I am taking roseday 20. but there is itching type pain tell have heart problem or nee...
Hello! Thank you for your question on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related. A muscular pain related to rose day adverse effects may be related to your symptomatology. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination and some blood...
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Question: My daughter is awaiting surgery for herniated discs at L4,L5 aqnd S1 levels. She has been getting neural symptoms especially itching of her legs. She has also been getting spontaneous bruising on her legs. Today she has developed a golf ball sized raised bruise on her inner thigh. What is causiong these bruis...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may be suffering from some coagulation disorder. She should go for complete coagulation profile to search the cause. Then should take treatment accordingly. Consult your doctor and go for it. Hope I have answered your question, if you have ...
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Question: I had lyme disease in June. Ever since then I ve had pain and burning under my right rib cage and pain around my back. My doctor thought it was gallbladder problems. I had a ct scan and it was negative. I have an appointment with a gastro doctor on the 16th. The pain is getting worse and is constant. Any idea...
Hellos per your description of the clinical symptoms it seems that the followings can be probable reason for your discomfort- 1. As already described by your physician the most probable cause could be a pathology of the Gall bladder (cholecystitis or cholelithiasis).2 The second most probable cause could be a pathology...
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Question: I was investigating Black Seed Oil for my Son who has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer but I see that it is suggested Black seed oil could possibly help tinnitus. I had chemo three yrs ago due to a Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma I was treated for and since that time, have experienced ringing in both ears. Thank you...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. There is no scientific evidence that seed oil or any other similar herbal product or supplement may have positive effect on prostate cancer and prognosis. So it would be best if you follow official medical advice by your doctor and surgery + chemotherap...
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Question: My niece has been diagnosed bipolar just a month ago. She has attempted suicide twice and been hospitalized 4 times in the past 2 to 3 months. She is also cutting and anorexic . She was on a medicine that has seemed to help and recently wanted to Change it due to gaining 5 pounds. She was given the new medici...
HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, she has underline depression or borderline personality disorder which may have been misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder, and she needs psychiatrist consultation. She needs proper treatment with antidepressant and with that, her suicidal ideation would decrease. You can also take he...
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Question: Hello, I am from Canada and suffer chronic pain and fibromyalgia for 25 years. I am on methadone as one treatment and it has been recently altered here. Methadose solution for pain 10mg/ml Methadone HCI 10 mg/ml. Dose, drink 1.5ml four times daily. I can not take this as I said it has been changed. Now the go...
Hello, While you do not necessarily need to pay here as there is a public forum section (only premium section requires payment) as you seem to have realized yourself it is difficult to provide help in your case. That is not only because the site is registered in the US (there are doctors from all over the world here, ...
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Question: I have been on femiplan pills for the last two months now. I had a misunderstanding with my husband then i discontinued taking them for four days and then we reconciled. After i stopped, i started spotting bur after we reconciled, i started taking a new pack and used a condom that day. My husband works far...
Hi Dear, the spotting which you had after stopping the pill was the with Chat Doctor. Also, as you have used the pills for 2 months, the suppressive effect of pill on ovaries will be there. So, stopping a pill for few days and then starting a new pack with unprotected intercourse on Day 12 ideally should not result in ...
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Question: sir m 23 male..i am having a small wart on my penis top i consuled a local doctor and he advised for VDRL and HIV tests VDRL is negative and HIV is non reactive so am a bit relaxed then he applied podowart lotion on that wart for the same day that wart was going down as i noticed but the second morning it rea...
Hi, You should consult a Dermatologist as warts can be burnt or ablated by them. If it's not a wart then the Doctor can suggest what to do with it. With your description and without seeing the problem it is difficult for me to comment upon how to treat it. These growths are usually on the penile skin and not on the tip...
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Question: my 2 year old granddaughter was taken to pediatrician due to red patches on inside of one hand and on foot, Dr. mention that her bloodwork showed it was fighting a virus but didnt know cause of red patches, what does it mean when bloodwork showing its fighting a virus. Context: my 2 year old granddaughter wa...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have viral infection. In viral infection blood work shows high lymphocytes count and low platelet count. Lymphocytes become reactive. So according to these findings we can say that its viral infection. Red patches may be due to low plat...
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Question: Doctor my sister is TBI patient. So from the day of the accident i.e since 1!/2 years she was advised to take Eptoin But now due to severe Neuropsychiatric problems she has been advised to take oxetol and the psychiatrist told us that as this itself is an anticonvulsant he asked us to slowly taper eptoin. Is ...
Hi.well, your psychiatrist seems to be wise as prolonged continuation of phenytoin brings forth many side effects, and she requires another anti-epileptic in the long run for which oxcarbazepine is a natural choice as it also has mood-stabilizing property which will take care of her psychiatric problems.so cross-taperi...
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Question: I got results from bloodwork back and it says ast (sgot) liver c40. Result 104 Alt (sgpt) liver c40 result 146. What does this mean got results from bloodwork back and it says ast (sgot) liver c40. Result 104 Alt (sgpt) liver c40 result 146. What does this mean Context: I got results from bloodwork back and ...
Hello, I read your question carefully and can understand your concern very well. I would like to enlighten you that AST and ALT are enzymes which levels are mostly raised during liver disorders like hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, carcinoma, etc. I would like to know your age and weight, whether you have any kind o...
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Question: I am 42 year old female, overweight often have back pain. I fell forward over two stacked milk crates, did not hear a pop or have immediate pain, however, 20 minutes later i was unable to walk without pain in the lower left part of my back. It seems like the pain comes when i twist my back in any way. Ther...
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to muscle spasm secondary to the fall. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by taking analgesics like Diclofenac with serratiopeptidase (to be taken after food), application of analgesic+muscle relaxant ointment, ice compression & adequate rest. Physiot...
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Question: I was prescribed Bactrim/Septran sulfamethoxazole by my Doctor for a ear infection . He asked if I was alergic to sulfer and I didn t know. He prescribed the Bactrim/Septran sulfamethoxazole and said if I had a reaction he would simply switch antibiotics . . well, I had a reaction. After the first pill i noti...
Hi and thanks for the query, Certainly the symptoms you presented with are a clear indication that you are allergic to sulfonamides. It should be part of your reflexes to always inform your physician that you are allergic to sulfonamides. Many Chat Doctor. You might need to take some steroids, local antiseptics and an...
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Question: This is a good forum for us sick pple, Ive bben a materbater for over 10 yyrs now. im 28yrs. i have been having back and abdominal pains full of heat for over 4 yers now, dome diffrent health tests and all come out negative. Who is th e best specialist related to this and how can i introduce my problem. ...
HIT hanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor . There are many possibilities for your back pain and abdomen pain. But for diagnosis I need more information like which part of the abdomen and back hurts ? Whether the pain is continuous or intermittent ? What is the character of pain -- is it aching or pricking or bur...
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Question: We live in a hot humid environment and my son has developed a summer cough. Can the hot air with exercise be the cause from his bronchioles not dialating? My Nanny just him to the pediatrician for me and this is what she told me he said was the cause.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, hot and humid climate can cause coughing. Extremes of temperature can cause inflammatory reaction in airways. It is known as bronchitis. This inflammation causes edema and mucus production. These cause bronchospasm and bronchospasm cause cough...
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Question: Dear doctors I had my c section on March 5th along with uterus removal operation because of fibroid. Fibroid was around 6.5 kg and my baby was 2.5 kg. So I have a very loose tummy and looks like 3 months pregnant. I haven t used any belt till date, Can I use now? Will it still work? Please help me as I hear c...
Hi, as mentioned by you, post c section surgery usually it is advice to undergo physical therapy to regain the tone of the muscles back. As due to pregnancy there will be a stretching of the abdominal muscles and the skin as well. Performing precise exercise will not only help regain the tone in the muscles but also ne...
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Question: I broke my leg 3 weeks ago (broke both bones below my knee), when I fell, my foot twisted 360 degrees which is what I believe is causing severe nerve pain now. I was given Lyrica but am reluctant to start taking that medication. Yesterday, I was also prescribed a cream mix (gaba 5% / keto 4%) which I applied ...
Dear patient how was the fracture diagnosed? Was the X-ray done? What other treatment is given apart from medications? Normally whenever there is fracture of both bones of leg which is to be managed conservatively Above knee cast is given. If cast is given pain should not be there. Pain at the fracture site occurs due...
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Question: Wife just told has Mrsa, in hospital for unrelated reasons. Artical say in one place that gowns and goves don t really help and in another place says they are used. ??? Is a mask required when she is visited? She may come home tomorrow, I should not allow visiters?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Mupirocin ointment can be used to clear up the residual MRSA from the wound. You can apply it on the patients' maxilla, groin and umbilicus. After a weeks treatment of mupirocin we can che...
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Question: hello. please help me:((( my baby boy is one year old. he is having blood mucus in his poo for about a week now. he has no apetite. he has poo like diareah most of the time. he has lost weight. about 10 days ago he got high fever all night and the next day he started to have red spots all his body. i am very ...
Hello! Thank you for writing us here. Calm down okay? Don't worry too much about it. It could be because your child might have eaten something spicy or something which is irritating the gut. It could be infection. I would suggest you to give the little baby simple foods like banana and breast milk as well or the baby f...
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Question: good day! my baby right eye is watery in 2days and she is sneezing and had a watery nose but her right nose too...then today both her eyes and nose are watery,she often sneezing too.. i just want to ask if she has a cold or an allergy. shes 1 year old...tnx doctor! Context: good day! my baby right eye is wat...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor If she does not have other infectious symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite or decreased activity then it is more likely that her symptoms are related to allergies. The use of oral anti histamines would help to reduce her symptoms. Examples are carnitine, Allegra, Ben Chat Doctor. M...
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Question: I am an 18 year old female and I just had a rapid onset of diarrhea, accompanied by a passing of a large amount of bright orangish yellow liquid. Also, there was burning during and after. I do not have a fever or abdominal pain or a history of disgestion problems. I would like to know the likely cause of this...
The best answer I have found is that it is stomach acid, because your bowels were moving so fast. Especially if you had not eaten anything because of your diarrhea. I have this issues chronically. Bright yellow with the burning but I sometimes pass food totally undigested. I still have not found a doctor who can help. ...
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Question: Hi , actually i want to know that I have 36 days mensuration cycle and in some books i read that those women have more than 35 days mensuration cycle they cant be ovulate is this true and my periods are always regular or if it is true so it will cause in pregnancy. Context: Hi , actually i want to know that ...
Hallow Dear, Yes, theoretically, the regular menstrual cycle is defined in the books as a cycle of 28 days with variation of 7 days on either side; so the span is between 21 and 35 days. Any cycle beyond these limits is defined in the text books as irregular cycle. One day beyond the text book definition may not be a h...
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Question: severe back pain, hip pain, muscle spasms that take you down to your knees for three months. mri shows 2 herniated discs, previous back surgery for same problem. current dr waiting 6 weeks for steroid injections. pain is getting worse, what can be done to get through the next 6 weeks Context: severe back pai...
If you can pinpoint pain in your hip then it is an independent hip problem not related to your disc if pain is spreading in a wide area then it is due to disc lesion in L1/2if u have hip problem try stretching your hip flexors and strengthening your extensors for your disc problem try a simple test by leaning forwards ...
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Question: my father is a liver cherosis patient recently he had an internal bleeding and he had to get a couple of viens stitched by endoscopy.i want to know what stage he is at .he also get fever every couple of days 102.the dr gave him some antibiotic injections for 6 days now .pls inform mehis stage .is it true that...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... Noted your father having cirrhosis and history of varietal bleed.... So he has chronic liver disease with portal vein hypertension... For exact grading biopsy needed.... But let me know you care has to be taken to avoid further complication... If needed here beta blocker might p...
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Question: My Name is Sharon Maracle and I have C. M. T. I will try to spell it. Charcot Merie Tooth Dease. I have a lot of Pain in my Feet and they burn Like they are on fire and my instep has fallen right down on my left foot. I can hardly walk and my left foot it feels like I am walking on the inside of my foot.I get...
Respected Sharon, hi sorry to hear about your issue. Many necrologies are notorious as you must be knowing by this time handling CMT and husband's dementia with seizures. Yes Gabapentin has definite good results along with that you can*Do ice application 3-4 times a day for cooling sensation.*Perform light foot exercis...
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Question: I have been feeling very anxious and short tempered lately. I just started a new job and have gotten behind in my bills and I know thats not helping. Should I lay off coffee and other caffeine drinks that may be adding to my anxiety and what other ways are there to cope with it. I also have atrial fib and the...
Degree understand your concernsAnxiety and stress and restlessness are everyday affair for almost everyone in this new changed world. You should not feel much about those conditions because worrying again can increase anxiety level. Two coffees per day is permitted. You should exercise rigorously, Chat Doctor. If need...
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Question: I had a blow on my shin on June 4th from the edge of a chair on which I had been standing. Almost immediately, there was a large goose egg about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, which stayed for several days but gradually subsided and took a few weeks to completely disappear. There was a slight indentation with no b...
Hello ! Your concern is well received. One month is too long a time to wait to see if it heals by itself. However, if it's not causing too much concern in your day-to-day activities, exercising, walking, pain, and there isn't much swelling, the movement of the foot and ankle is ok, too chances are that it isn't anythin...
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Question: sir, my wife is severe pain one side of leg from thigh to bottom in movement.mri report finds posterocentral compressior on b/l roots l4-5. doctor advice complete bed rest for atleat ten daysi know it is long term treatment iether medicine or phisiotherapy. i want relief of pain sir. already takingtablet of p...
Dear patient You have got nerve root compression at l45 levels with articular pain in Lower limb. Compression is due to disc prolapse. Treatment is bed rest for one week and medication. Start tab me Chat Doctor. Take tab Myosins forte twice a day for 7 days. If this does not help in relieving pain next step is inject...
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Question: hi i am sophie,i am 16 years of age i think i am suffering with depression i has changed from a bubbley teenager to a low tearful teenager i struggle to sleep and i have often thought of commiting suicide witch i have once attempted i find i hard to communicate to anyone and i take anything said to me in the ...
Brief answer: consult psychiatristDetail answer:Hi dear, What ever you described about your self from that I am understand that you are having depression and somewhat anxiety so for detail history and mental status examination consult psychiatrist.is there any stress factor in your life?family, economical or any person...
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Question: Hi, May I know the difference between Allergic Bronchitis and Asthma? I am little confused about these two? Please advise. Thanks.
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor allergic bronchitis: it is a chronic respiratory problem characterized by cough and wheeze.it generally occurs when you are exposed to some allergens like pollen, dust mites. Cotton, etc.it can only be prevented by getting your allergy tests done and treated it accordingly.family history is u...
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Question: what home remedies do you recommend for an abscess on the labia mijora aside from going to the ER? is there a topical local anesthetic I can rub for the pain? like ambesol or something like that? the skin is really tender and thin to where I can pop it on my own if I can get past the tenderness to the head wh...
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely Bartholdi abscess. For my patients with such cases I do incision and Chat Doctor. It is a very small incision. So you don't need to worry. I also advise antibiotics like clindamycin. I recommend them to use intimate wash regul...
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Question: Hi. Per an MRI report done 6 years ago, I have bulged discs at L4 & L5 with S1 involved. After doing aggresive yoga last March, the back flared up and I now have hip and groin pain that sometimes radiates down the front of my leg to the foot. I also have CRPS. I had a block done for L3 & L4, started pool ther...
Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. As you have Lumbar disc disease in multiple levels, you are not supposed to involve in any activity that produces strain over your lumbar spinal musculature, which worsens the disc prolapses. Physiotherapy will have little help in alleviating the articular pain (radiating pain) an...
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Question: HI. I am currently on Geodon for Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar 1. I see my Psych in the am but am just trying to do a little research beforehand. Can I switch to Nardil without the normal 2 week washout. I have checked each and every one of my other drugs in the drug-drug interactions, and they are all s...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please understand psychiatric medicines are prescribed according to the condition of the patient. Depressive disorder and bipolar disorders are having far fetching consequences and therefore psychiatrist usually take many things into considerations. They also e...
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Question: I recently had blood work done and was diagnosed with sero negative RA with a positive HLA B27 my monocyctes wer 14.9.I have had radiation in the past. Recently I have been running a fever, I have been having very cold, tired, and been bruising easy. My appetite is poor though I feel full all the time and hav...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms of fever, tiredness, easy bruising, breathlessness and decreased appetite indicate anemia, low platelet counts, and constitutional symptoms of chronic illness (e.g. cancer). However, there are other causes of bone marrow suppression like granulators infections/ inflammatio...
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Question: my son 12 and half years has been diagnosed typhoid fever, he has 100 fever and light abdominal pain and light headache since twelve days, kindly let me know the seriousness of the disease and he is taking ofloxin 400 BD & CEPODEM 200mg BD. tell me the diet for him pls ans my query.....Why d fever not going??...
Please let me know how long is he on medication now? Typhoid fever usually takes 5-6 days to subside after starting medication. Diet of your child should be light food containing soups, also give food every 3-4 hours, because the child will have less appetite, and due to pain in stomach as mentioned by you will not tak...
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Question: Hi Dr,Tommorow my mom is having a kidney biopsy. She is 6 years out of tranplant and the kidney is spilling over alot of protein. Her creatine .06 and her BUN is fine. also, I started to notice that her short term memory is going and I took her to 3 different nurologist and they all say that from the test...
Protein loss from the kidneys is called albumin-urea, basically it indicates that the kidneys are not functioning properly and are not able to retain the proteins inside and are excreting the substances (proteins) which it should retain. There are many reasons of this condition, stating from entirely a normal phenomeno...
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Question: For the last two years, off and on I have had major pain on my left side of the body. It started after my wife died in my arms and every since that day I have been in pain. The pain starts from my lower neck all the way down to my left foot. Here lately I had some major pain from left shoulder, under my left ...
Hello, What I can infer from your complaints is that you may be having symptoms of cervical spondylosis with radiation of pain to your left arms and left leg. Its unlikely that the injury may have occurred due to you carrying your wife. I would suggest you consult an orthopedic surgeon so that he can examine and sugges...
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Question: HI, I AM A 28 YO FEMALE WITH FIBRO AND RA, STARTED WITH PERIODS OF SEVERE NAUSEA ALTERNATING WITH PERIODS OF EXTREME HUNGER FOR 4 DAYS, UPPER ABDOMINAL PAIN STARTED 2 DAYS AGO, VERY BLOATED AND BURPY, AND CONSTIPATED, VOMITTED WHITE FOAMY SUBSTANCE ONCE, TAKING PEPTO AND PEPCID OTC NOT WORKING...ALSO TAKE ASP...
Do you mean fibromyalgia?with RA?, then 2nd one is more economic burden for any1 as its runes long 1c comes, if you have fibromyalgia along with RA, at least you should keep strict subdivision on your diet by ensuring it contains rt amount of protein along with fiber indie. As far as Chat Doctor. Worry never solve prob...
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Question: My mom had chikungunya 2 years back. Since then she suffers from extreme pain in the hand finger joints and in the knees. Physio exercises are helpful to some extent but the pain is kind of getting transferred to other joints after exercises. Pls throw some light. Context: My mom had chikungunya 2 years back...
Hi, I will advise to do one RA test. To rule out any Rheumatoid factor as the pain transferring to other joints might be due to it. Also post chikungunya most people have similar complains and this is due to inflammation of the joint as the pathology of the virus affected the body. I will advise to continue the physiot...
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Question: Hi, Im 23 yrs old, female. I was diagnosed PTB in 2011 and undergo 6 months medication. After 2 years i have my annual check and my xray shows i have minimal, ptb right. How will i know if i have scars in my lungs? when all my xray results doesn t have an impression of scarring in my lungs?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Any lung infection especially TB heals by1. Fibrosis2. Calcification3. Bronchiectasis4. Rarely complete resolution. So the lesion in your present chest x-ray must be due to healed scar. But we need to prove this. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. CT THORAX2. Bronchoscopy ...
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Question: Hello doctors.I m suffering from allergic cough since eight years.I had too much medicine but it comes back.now recently I m having again much cough nd running nose.I have pft test which shows small aiway pass.Now I am taking telekast f,momeflo and combihale from past fifteen days but didnt recover fully.plz ...
Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I would agree with your current medications - Monteluakst-Fexofenadine (Telecast), Model (Mometasone nasal spray) and Combinable (I would like to know strength of medications within).2. First...
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Question: Hi, I am a 26 year old male. For the past 2 years I have suffered from terrible chest pain and left shoulder blade pain. It is not always a sharp pain but is more of a discomfort. I get the feelings of palpitations and also get sore jaw sometimes and sore pains in my left arm. I have been for numerous check u...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. CT thorax if needed3. PUT (pulmonary function test). Since your cardiac work up is normal, we need to rule out pulmonary causes now. You are also developing c...
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Question: I have exercised my entire life. I am 61 now. I have noticed often in recent years my heart rate afte exercising will become very pronounced and deliberate. It usually lasts for a minute or so and then subsides. Does this sound like anything you might be familiar with?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Some degree of tachycardia (rapid heart rate) is acceptable. But if tachycardia is severe after exercise then we should definitely rule out heart diseases like coronary artery disease (CAD). So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test...
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Question: Hi, my child has a cough for the past twoo months, have been useing other cough syrups, this one the doctor recently precribe for her she s 4 and is on predcort ds and auro flux does it have any reaction by useing it togerther? and secondly is predcort ds if safe for her although it has the predisilone in it?...
Hello, It is safe to use both Prescott and Aeroflot together. Predcort DS is safe if used for just 3 to 5 days. She may have an increased appetite, abdominal pain. Give the Prescott after food. Short duration of steroids are not a problem. If she has very frequent cough disturbing her sleep, she may benefit from inhal...
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Question: I have been having typhoid for the past 3 years. I have taken shots (14 nos. of Ceftriaxone & Salbactum- morning and evening) followed by antibiotics cifran 500 mg for a week. However, the symptoms reappear at the same period annually. A m i a chronic carrrier?
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you to confirm your self as a carrier of typhoid fever, you should do a duodenal aspirate culture or bile culture from gall bladder for Salmonella type, the causative agent of typhoid fever. If the culture report ...
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