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Question: Hi, I am trying to conceive, I stopped my pill the end of september and my period was due yesterday. My periods have not come, I have done a pregnancy test which is negative. Last time I came off my pill to conceive I had no problems and had my next period as normal. I am really worried as how am I suppose to...
HELLO THERE. THANKS FOR WRITING. PAST USE OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS DOES NOT AFFECT FERTILITY. IT DOES NOT DELAY CONCEPTION. THE DELAY IN PERIODS COULD BE DUE TO SLIGHT HORMONAL IMBALANCE WHICH CAN BE DUE TO OTHER ASSOCIATED REASONS LIKE STRESS, ANXIETY, CHANGE IN ENVIRONMENT AND WEIGHT GAIN. THE FIRST PERIOD AFTER S...
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Question: Hi i am a 14year old female....i had a bump on my left armpit for quite a while now, how long i cant remember. Todayi was rubbing my armpit and a black substance popped out of the bump....it looked like a mini raisin but with pit hair on it. As it popped out it left a hole/tunnel in my skin. Its quite disguti...
Hello! Thank you for the query. Most likely the lump is nothing more than a cyst caused by ingrown hair. The hair could be there for a long time growing constantly. As it has popped put, most likely nothing more needs to be done. Please have it under observation. If the hole will slowly get smaller, no need to do anyth...
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Question: Hi I have a skin tag on the corner of my upper lip. Ive had it for years but just recently close friends and family have noticed it. It seems to be getting buyer and occasionally hurts. Is this something I should be concerned about? Are there any home remedies I can use to remove it on my own safely?
Welcome, There r multiple varieties of skin tags.it should be better if u have told about time of your first notice. Whether painless or painful??whether static or increasing?whether bleeds or not? Anyway most of the time it's just a simple scaly growth, but in rare cases it may be a serious one. U can have it to be su...
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Question: Hi I have a recurring sore throat (no tonsils) headache, jaw ache which Ive had for three weeks now. Im also much more hungrier than usual.Could this be connected to teeth - a filling came out some time ago and havent had chance to get to the dentist. Context: Hi I have a recurring sore throat (no tonsils) h...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You have got sore throat, headache, jaw ache since weeks. If it is accompanied by the cold as well it may be due to the cold of allergy, or viral infection. If you didn't have the cold, it can be due to the tooth pain. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment....
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Question: I am suffering from a severe depression. For a week I could barely drag myself out of bed and when I did I found myself staring at the walls for hours. I would try go sitting outside and that did not help at all. My husband tried to take me on a car ride and I thought I was going to get sick to my stomach I w...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Please understand that depression is not a disease. It is a mental disorder. Mental diseases need medicines and disorders needs only lifestyle changes to be cured. People come across so many situations in their life which are su...
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Question: hi, please tell me is it good to travel a patient with ventilated machine? This patient now in attached to the ventilated machine and we want to take her to another hospital? how we can do this? how long we can keep her after remove the machine till go to next hospital? please let me know what to do?
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. It is extremely risky to shift patient with ventilatory support. So just make sure that patient is having genuine reason for transfer because during transfer patient can be critical and may expire.Nowadays, ventilators wit...
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Question: R/dr I was suffering from the VDRL positive and the same was treated by the doctor.the doctor checkde the VDRL report and sidt to me the infection was minor position.The doctor gave me the penciling injection the same was well at that time.After long period it is again make trouble for me i got wound on my pe...
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have V Chat Doctor. This is most likely to be due to incomplete treatment with penicillin. One needs to take Long acting Penicillin (Endure LA) twice a week for 3-4 months to eradicate infection completely. Please get swab tests of ...
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Question: After a difficult cholecystectomy three months ago (large number of fibrosis, bile leak and enlarged cystic duct with multiple stones present) I have had pain ever since. It s a constant dull ache in my rib cage but sharp pain when I bend down. I also experience fluttering from time to time. What s going on?
Hi, I can understand your problem and being a laparoscopic surgeon I use to deal with a lot of difficult gall bladders. Can you please tell me whether surgery was open or laparoscopic? Dull ache pain at right subcostal region can happen in patients with difficult gallstone with bile leak. Please get a USG abdomen and L...
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Question: my son has been coughing (i believe due to allergies), for 2 weeks and has been throwing up mucus for three days. he runs and plays with a little runny nose during the day, but at night he coughs up flem. he now has a fever, but i cant take his temperature. Context: my son has been coughing (i believe due ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of allergic bronchitis is more likely. Coughing, phlegm and runny nose are characteristic symptoms of allergic bronchitis in child Chat Doctor. Combination of anti histamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti-allergic (monte...
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Question: I was comparing 2 of my mris. 1 from years ago states that my chiari malformation was low lying and 1cm below a line drawn between the basion and opisthion.My most recent mri states the tonsils are very low lying and extend to the superior margin of the c1 elements. Since the 2 mris were done by different mea...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Chiari malformation is a congenital condition affecting the cerebellar tonsils and upper portion of spinal cord. In the first MRI there is a technical comment saying that the cerebellar tonsils are below 1 cm to a line Chat Doctor. In the second report there is mention of extension till the ...
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Question: Hi. About four days ago I got this slight pain at the bottom of my spine, lower buttox. The pain has gotten worse ever since. I can no longer sit, run or walk properly. When I look I cannot see anything, but I can feel a lump. Could this possibly be an abscess or cyst?
Hello, I have studied your case. Bump on your buttocks seems to be due to hematoma formation(collection of blood) which might get fibrosis. As this bump is painful and bony injury is excluded, do not worry. Do hot fomentation over swelling. It will take weeks to months to subside. Use ring cushion and take site bath. ...
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Question: had orthoscopic knee surgery,two weeks ago.Healing is o.k.,but two small lumps appeared where incisions were made.I use cold compresses several times a day and occasionally have my knee area in a tensor bandage wrap.There is no redness around the incisions. Context: had orthoscopic knee surgery,two weeks ago...
HI. Thanks for your query. The lumps are just a fibrosis and nothing to worry about. You can continue with the same treatment if you are taking some medicines like anti-inflammatory. OR take for one more weeks. Do not fiddle with it. Wait for 3 months. It will settle on its own. If they increase you can request the Doc...
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Question: a friend of mine has been confined last saturday in a hospital, 4 days before confinement, her fever was on and off. she is still confined right now. still, fever on and off..low blood platelet, sever body pain..doctors couldnt find out what is wrong..tests had been made lately..all they could see is dengue a...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of dengue is symptomatic and maintain HY Chat Doctor. No, any specific treatment is there. Monitoring of platelet count is required. In typhoid treatment of choice is antibiotics like ciprofloxacin. Consult your doctor and start treatm...
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Question: Dear Sir, My child is 3.5 yrs old. He has cold and cough regularly once in 10 days. Our doctor says he is a allergic child and so give generally Respira, Omnacortil and when the wheezing is high, the doc recommends Asthalin Nebulizer 3 times a day. Just i wanted to know about the safety of Asthalin and giving...
Hi, thanks for query, it seems that your child is having Allergic bronchitis. It is possible that he might have eosinophilic most probably due to worm infestation. Go for blood for Tc, DC,eosinophilic count. Go for stool test for worms. After reports go for treatment accordingly. If this is the cause he will be complet...
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Question: mental depression ,i dnt wht is my problem wht i want so just tell wht i do hi doctor i dn t knw wht i want i need in my life i want to some counsil from any 1 Context: mental depression ,i dnt wht is my problem wht i want so just tell wht i do hi doctor i dn t knw wht i want i need in my life i want to ...
Hi First...please discuss things openly with someone that you believe very much...like a relative or a friend...if immediate family members can not fulfil that role...whoever it may be ...you must have enough trust in them for this to work. Your problem seems to be that of either a teenager or a successful persons midl...
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Question: We completed the 1 years of our marriage,we are planning for baby,I have irregular periods.I consulted doctor, after all tests they said i have PCO..my doctor suggested to take folic acid tablets daily and goodova 50mg on day 3 of periods till 7th day,scan on 8th day .. is it right treatment? whether i will p...
Hi, Please do not get tense as PCs is a common problem nowadays. However, there are different varieties of PRO depending upon the type of hormonal imbalance. Let me explain the problem in PRO. Normally every month one ovum is produced and released in the female reproductive organs usually 14 days before the onset of pe...
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Question: I was told to Talk to an acupuncturist about this if you are interested in using piercing as a treatment. I have suffered from migraines all my life and recently heard and have heard of several people that swear by bridge piercings as a form of migraine treatment. I understand why this would be so, But i was ...
**1. Before opting for alternate system of medicine, make sure to consult a Neurologist, since headache may sometimes be a warning sign of a more serious medical condition, and if the neurological examination comes normal your head pain can be seen by an acupuncturist for preventive treatment.PS. Acupuncture helps al...
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Question: I had been getting a lot of Anxiety since a couple of years to the extent I, get up with Palilations when I get up in the morning even on a holiday... I have been diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder and prescribed paxidep cr 25. Reading over the internet , I feel I am not that worried through out the d...
HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor Anxiety symptoms in your case could be due to hyperthyroidism. In that case, you have to consult an endocrinologist or physician to control your thyroid profile. Atenolol is antihypertensive and that would help to control blood pressure. In your case, treatment depends upon the cause. If...
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Question: I am positive for hep c. Had severe hep in 1991. Presently Riba and Rna testing show virus innactive. Am I contagious to babies or other people through saliva or eating utensils. Mainly, can my grandchildren be infected by me. I am extremely concerned. My daughters pediatrician told her it WAS possible. ...
Hello, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. The main mode of transmission of hep C virus is through blood. So blood Transfusion, sharing sharp objects like razors can transfer. Also, household things like sharing tooth brush or towels can have slight chances of sharing. Sharing same food or utensils won't transmit hep C....
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Question: i was workiing on my truck last week and i knealt down on the concrete. when i got up i heard /felt a loud crack and since then i have a bump on the inside of my knee and its extremely painful...when i bend it ,it hurts real bad when my leg is straight iit doesnt hurt hardly at all.... Context: i was workiin...
Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to bursitis. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. A bursa is a small sac of fluid that cushions a joint and helps it move easily. Bursitis usually gets better if you avoid the activity that caused it. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to...
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Question: dr two days before my pet bitten me. in govt hospital thet took tt injection,IDRV INJECTION,and told to take equiralo injection. atd there a reaction for equiralo.adviced for HRIG VACCINE bUT I DIDNT TAKE .iS ANY PROBLEM FOR THIS.mY DOG IS VACCINATED ONE YEAR BACK. tHE BITE WAS APROVOKED BITE,?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is a 100% fatal disease but 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. Dog is the known reservoir of rabies virus and can transmit rabies by biting. As you were bitten by your pet dog for which your doctor has advised In TT, anti rabies vaccine by intradermal route and pass...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...for the last 2 years Ive had periodic episodes with swollen lip syndrome.Ive noticed they come always at night and last about 12 hours.I think Ive narrowed it down to crab, red wine or a grape derivitive. What is strange is that i...
Hi, If you have swollen lips after consumption of red wine or grapes derivatives since 2 years then it clearly indicates your allergy or sensitivity. This allergy occurs after 12 to 18 hours then it is delayed type of hypersensitivity. You can try these beverages with the use of straw by avoiding direct contact with th...
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Question: Am suffering from a severe back pain which starts right from my back to my left foot. I cannot sit, walk. it pains a lot if so.. I have complete bed rest only...... Cannot do any sort of work,, even if i walk for a small time.. it pains a lot... Doctor, if u could please help me in this state of mine?
Hello, I had gone through the case and found that you immediate need of MRI of lumbosacral region. Get the proper diagnosis and take treatment according to that.Meanwhile, take injectable govern and apply muscle relaxant gel and put hot water bag near lower back and take rest. Avoid to lift heavy wight. It might be mus...
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Question: I have a hump type lump on my back its almost like an egg, it s grown rapidly in 2 months and is burning, itchy, sore and even reduced me to tears at night. It s very hard and feels bony like my spine is oddly shaped, been to gp today had X-rays and radiologist called me back for more X-rays strangely then ho...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. Painful lump along the spine with rapid growth - possibility of abscess can be considered. 2. Another possible cause could be the lump arising from the bone / spine - for which radiologist would have asked for different views for better delineation of the lesion.3.Finally, spinal cord lesion ...
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Question: hey me nd my husband we r trying for 6 months to hav a baby. but unsuccessful .can u tellme wat is the best position to conceive nd also sm tips for getting pregnant faster. one more thing i dnt feel orgasm easily i dnt find much pleasure in doing intercourse is it necessary to feel orgasm by female to get pr...
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. To get pregnant faster buy a thermometer and start taking your oral temperature at bedtime daily from first day of periods. When egg is released in females(usually from 14th to 17th day of beginning of menstruation), body temperature is raised by half degrees and that is the ideal tim...
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Question: I have over the last few months had a recurring red rash on my scrotum, accompanied with itchiness in my anus and penis regions. There are no open sores or pus. The rash seems to come and go, and the itcChatDoctores and goes as well. I used a clotrimazole cream for a few weeks and it seemed to help with the i...
HelloLooking at your description It might be related to infection or allergic reaction If you can upload a photograph and provide me more relevant medical information, I will be able to help you better. If I were your treating doctor I would have advised you for a battery of tests like blood for hemoglobin, CBC Liver a...
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Question: Hi, My husband is an alcoholic, and was seen in the ER last week because of dizziness. His blood work showed enlarged liver, pancreas and bone marrow not functioning properly. The Dr. said if he didnt stop drinking, he could possibly be dead in 3 months. This morning his heart rate is low, he is vomitting, di...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here you're all symptoms direct or indirectly because of alcohol.... Here heart failure should be ruled out..... It can lead dizziness...... So for that ECG or echo need to be done to rule out cardiac cause.... You might have cirrhosis and portal hypertension as you are chronic C...
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Question: Hi Doctor,I have been having my menses regularly, until may, when I had it twice in one month, and since june, 11th, I have not stopped bleeding. Is it possible to get pregnant in such a situation? like if I have sexual intercourse even with the menses around?
Hello dairy understand your concernPregnancy is not occur when unprotected sex was done in and around period date. It is complete safe period and ovulation is not occurred during this time. So no more fertilization will occur. Period twice in month could be due to hormonal imbalance, pelvic inflammatory disorder, vagin...
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Question: Hi Doctor,I have dust allergy since childhood.Since the past 3-4 years i am experiencing frequent nose block/frequent colds during winter and rainy seasons. Last year i had an asthma attack for which i am using preventer inhalers and my asthma is under control now.This year i consulted an ENT doctor for remed...
Hello dear, I have gone through the case history as mentioned in the post.1. Deviated septum, hypertrophied turbinates, sinusoidal polyp & other findings as observed in CT scan are all related to each other.2. These changes in the normal mucosal anatomy is responsible for your symptoms3. Intake of medications will only...
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Question: Dear Doctor, My son is 3.5 years old. yesterday while playing on the swings he fell down and suddely started bleeding. I put him on my lap and put ghee neraby his nose. His bleeding stopped, i m just scared will there be any internal injury or anything ? Please help me with this
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. If none of them are...
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Question: Hello, this stupid habit of chewing gutka has never left me since 10 years. i recently did a cleaning, but not able to come out of this habbit. the stains are back on my teeths, it is so embarassing to talk to people or even smile before them. please advise Context: Hello, this stupid habit of chewing gutka ...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, it seems that you are addicted to chewing tobacco, as you know it can progress to a serious complication, therefore It's important for you to quit it. Chewing tobacco will not only affect your teeth but also the surrounding tissue.I would like to inform you that nowadays nicotine...
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Question: Numbness in the right leg, foot, back, right shoulder. The pain runs from neck to foot on one side. Have trouble walking and coping with the pain. Like something is jammed inside the muscles. It s been two weeks. It started hurting while sitting on an office chair that swivels. Context: Numbness in the right...
Hello, If you have pain that shoots down from the back to the foot and from the neck down chances are that you have an acute muscle strain or a nerve irritation in the neck and back. Long hours of sitting at a desk with a computer especially if your posture is not good will eventually lead to these type of problems. Y...
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Question: 6 yr old having severe belly pain, tried antiacids thinking it was reflux, not better, had bloodtest done for cbc, cmp, celiac, and some allgeries - all come back fine...now she is having right back pain as well....help - it is making her schooling miserable Context: 6 yr old having severe belly pain, tried ...
Hi. The most probable reason for belly pain along with back-ache in a child of 6 years is suggestive of pancreatitis the worms being the most common reason. The another reasons can be Mesenteric Lymph node mass. We have also to rule out the following : Acquired Small Bowel Obstruction in ChildhoodAdhesions, Appendiciti...
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Question: 87 year old mother whose blood pressure is consistantly between 146/73 to 190/91. During cataract surgery last week it was 212/101. Dr prescribed Atenolo 25 mg. Pressure dropped to 80/50 in one hour and then up to 121/70 in the next and then maintained that until she took her medicine the next morning when it...
Hi, It is a normal dose for such pressures. But the people with advanced age may develop sucChatDoctorplications, especially in the first dose. If she feels weak and sick even after cutting the dose, then it would be a better idea to change the medication. Calcium channel blockers, such as Amlodipine are more preferred...
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Question: Dear Doctor, My 7 years old girl has dizziness every night, she feels worse while she closed her eyes to sleep, she just feeling she is sinking, or riding in the see-saw , up and down and spinning around, she is much afraid, the symptoms gone in the day time, comes again at night, can you give me some ideas o...
DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. Without any other corresponding symptoms like pressure on the head, vomiting etc., the complaint by your child could be due to anxiety and associated obsession. Also keep it in mind that she has this trouble only at night and when she lies ...
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Question: My kids, elder daughter and younger son of 2 yrs age difference always suffering from cold and lung infection. Dr here says it seems to be sort of veezing. Now medicating with Asthakind, Bricarex and Macpod 100, but still when they cough getting the mucus sound in the lungs. Kindly advise, Context: My kids, ...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sl...
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Question: I have a like 6 to 7 inches cut on my leg on july 21, my doctor prescribed me cephalexin, is it alright to apply fucidin cream at the same time? I want the wound to heal faster because ill be bringing my 2 year old daughter on her swimming class starting july 24
Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. To get wound heal early & effectively you need to follow things:> Always keep your wound clean> Change Chat Doctor. > Never touch the wound with dirty hands.> Apply poly fax plus ointment on wound & wash hands after applying. Hope this answers your question. If you have additi...
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Question: I have skin allergy for about 5-6 years now which was more or less in control - as I had to take regular medicines. BUT now since last 3-4 days it has increased a lot and not controlled. I have red patches on all over the body and it is severely itching and non tolerable Context: I have skin allergy for abou...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The worsening of your allergies implies that you have likely been re exposed to the allergen. Treatment would involve (1) avoiding further contact with the allergen- if you are unsure what you are allergic to, you may want to consider allergy testing(2) oral antihistamines(3)topical ste...
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Question: I was hospitalised in October because of severe hypertension (cause unknown) and was also told that I have slight thickening of the heart muscle. I am now taking 12mg of candersartan daily and the hospital have handed my care over to my gp and in doing so requested that I have BP check and cardiovascular chec...
HIS UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR REPORTS.YOUR HIGH POTASSIUM LEVELS CAN BE EASILY EXPLAINED BY CANDESARTAN TABLET WHICH IS KNOWN TO INCREASE BLOOD POTASSIUM LEVELS. I ALL SUGGEST AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM TO KNOW IF RAISED POTASSIUM IS HAVING ANY EFFECT ON HEART. IN THAT CASE WE CAN CHANGE YOUR HYPERTENSIVE MEDIC...
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Question: hi, im diabetic and been noticing a achy left arm and shortage of breath as well as neck pain which i usually brush off? im wondering if i could b possibly having a mild heart attack? and i have no idea what i should do because by the time i get a appointment at my clinic the symptoms will most likely gone.
Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns. During diabetes, especially in subjects that have poorly controlled diabetes, it comes at a moment that small vessels of the body and nerves become affected. Therefore, it is not surprising that a diabetic patient lacks the speci...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with CKD stage 3b, and also advised that I had two cysts on one kidney, and an internal septated cyst on the other kidney. Should a biopsy be performed. My clinicians seem unworried, but I use the VA for treatment, and my confidence is lacking Context: I have been diagnosed with CKD sta...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I hope you know that both kidney functions must be very poor, to be diagnosed as CKD-3b. If you can update me regarding your latest kidney function test reports (urea, creatinine), with the ultrasound/ MRI, and other reports (He, Na,K, uric acid, urine protein and micro...
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Question: Hi I am a 39 woman who has had a concusion for the second time in 2 years at the top of my head. this time it was not as severe but after a week of headaches I now have eye twitching on and off all day in my right eye. I am worried that it is linked to my concussion?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have headache and eye twitching. You should go for MRI brain. It will give you exact idea whether you need any further treatment or not. Till that you can take symptomatic treatment like paracetamol. Consult your doctor and take treatment...
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Question: Hi, I am 29 years old and my girl friend is 30 years old we have been in the relationship for the past five. I stay in hyderabad and she stays in delhi. We have a strong bonding for over 4 years. In April 2010, her father got paralysis attack and she started getting deviated from the relationship. She is a ve...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The description you gave about your girlfriend is not at all assisting us to diagnose her problem. You noted that her father is paralyzed and undergoing continuous treatment, and she is assisting her. Continuous assistance to a ...
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Question: My husband is in hospital. has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. He has had a persistent fever for 12 days now. The doc believed he was going through alcohol withdrawal, and he had to be put on ventilator because he was breathing 60 times per minute and had too much carbon dioxide in his lungs. The alcohol ...
Hi, Thank you for your query. Though you have provided most of the details you have not mentioned the details of the basic investigations:1. Total and differential count.2. Blood culture. These would help us in further guidance. By your description your husband is suffering from multiple conditions which are complicati...
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Question: hi my name is kimberly wallace and I was at roseville sutter hospital on (9-08 -2014 they said my right kidney shutdown and placed a nephrostimy tube in my right kidney also they stated that i have a 7mm kidney stone ive done all that I can do to find a dr. that would help me . my pcp has now told me that my ...
Hello Kimberly and welcome to Chat Doctor. Your question doesn't say anything about the Left kidney. A 7 mm kidney stone is not a problem at all to cause any worry or lead to kidney failure. As a Urologist, I've treated so many patients over the years with much larger stones, with endoscopy only, lithotripsy or laser. ...
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Question: Had pneumonia in January, took meds for that, now developed head cold and more chest congestion, heavy coughing again, have cloudy urine maybe a couple times a week otherwise it is clear, have some heartburn. taking meds now following cat scan to understand pulmonary status due to earlier pneumonia. Current m...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. If you donor have fever there is nothing to worry. For the heart Burnett small frequent meals instead of large meals. Exercise regularly, do not lift heavy weights, keep your head end elevated by 2-3 blocks or pillows, give a gap of 2-3 hours befor...
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Question: I have a child that is almost 3 years old that was eating a chicken leg. Upon examining his plate to see if he needed anything else I realized that there was part of the chicken bone broken off and missing. When I asked him where it went he said it was in his mouth and he ate it. He had already swallowed the ...
Taking a child to emergency room depends on when your child ingested the foreign body, where it is located in gut and what type and how large was the foreign body.in your case child ingested a chicken bone, it is small can be sharp or blunt, has not caused any symptoms like vomiting, pain, or difficulty in swallowing a...
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Question: Hello Sir, My kid is suffering from loose stools from 3 days. We consulted doctor , with anti biobioticsNutrolinB given and also NutrolinB. But still we face the same loose stools. Please give any tip regarding diet and medicine. Best regards, HABEEB Context: Hello Sir, My kid is suffering from loose stools ...
Hello Haseeb, I have gone through your question, Your kid is suffering from loose motions and your doctor is giving him medicines. But after 3 days some loose motions still there. I want to share that loose motions generally take 5 to 7 days to recover. In my view no this to worry. If was your treating pediatrician I w...
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Question: My husband has been sick for 3 months and they can t find anything wrong. He has had a colonoscopy and the test where they go down his throat. Found nothing. His cat scan was normal. He gets sick to his stomach every morning. Usually he is on the toilet 2 to 3 times in the am before he goes to work. This am h...
HelloYour husband is having 2-3 motions early in the morning and also threw up (vomiting) . Colonoscopy and perhaps endoscopy (through throat) are normal. Such type of symptoms may be due to these reasons these include:1 Amoebic colitis, diagnosis can be confirmed by stool examination for amoeba historical. Physical ex...
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Question: Hi , my 2 years old daughter fell and cut her eyelid horizontaly in the crease and it doesnt seem to stop bleeding... Is she going to need stiches?how ling should i wait , Should i just go to the hospital now? And how can i know if she scratched her eye? I put an ice pack and its a little swollen
Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.com Good that you have given her first aid of ice pack. But I advise that let pediatrician see her and examine. If needed pediatrician will divert your to ophthalmologist opinion. Swelling is due to the inflammation caused by injury. If the bleeding is c...
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Question: Ok I went camping and The second night was stuck in the rain with a leaky tent the next day I was so cold and absolutely could barely keep my eyes open but was shaking so hard I thought I was going to have a seizure. I got home yesterday and slept basically all day until today but was shaking uncontrollably a...
Hello there. I have read through your question and understand that you have contracted Flu due to being in the cold and open for so long. I would advise you to take bed rest. Take tab paracetamol 8 hourly for five days and Chat Doctor. If your symptoms don't subside or aggravate you should get a blood test done. I hop...
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Question: my father in law aged 76 yr, MRI results show diffused cerebral atophy with few micoangiopathic foci both frontoparietal lobes... i want to know the cause and his chances of cure as his life expectancy considering the dignosis Context: my father in law aged 76 yr, MRI results show diffused cerebral atophy wi...
Hi Pahlavi, Cerebral Atrophy is a common feature of many of the diseases that affect the brain which means loss of brain cells which is nothing but loss of neurons and connections between them. It can be generalized where all the brain has shrunk, or it can be focal affecting only a small area of brain and resulting in...
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Question: hi, I am 40 years old. I was diagonised with high BP in 2004 and since then I am taking Losar A - 1 tablet every day. My weight is 78 kgs and I am 5 feet 10 inches tall. I would like to know whether I can gradually reduce the dosage and discontinue this medicine or do I have to take it for life as my BP shows...
Hello,this medicine needs to be continued lifelong. Your BP is normal because of your medicine and if you stopped it, it will again rise. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or t...
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Question: The doctor prescribed TELMA 40 Mg and NEXITO FORTE. the patients blood pressure has not become norma. She feels chest pain all through the night having severe palpitation. She is contemplating on stop taking this medicine. Please comment on our situation. thanks Context: The doctor prescribed TELMA 40 Mg a...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should immediately consult cardiologist for her. Her blood pressure is not controlled. So chest pain and palpitations can be due to ischemic heart disease or arrhythmia. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pre...
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Question: My mom has multiple myeloma . She received chemo for about 3 months. It was discontinued because they found an orange sized rapid growing tumor in the stomach which is also cancerous. She is home, under the care of hospice. She is 65 years old. Just got over phnemonia about a month ago. What would you guess t...
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Given the history, it is likely that the tumor in the stomach is a lymphoma/Malta. Since there are 2 coexisting tumors, the prognosis definitely is poor. As far as the Myeloma is concerned, the prognosis can be ascertained by several lab parameters like chromosomal abnormalities, beta 2 mi...
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Question: I have a swollen thigh after been given an anti sickness injection. The swelling/ hard lump is red and and hot and tbe injection site bruised slighly.I can hardly walk and its very very painful. I feel ok in myself except my body is stiff like i have the flu.What should i do?
Hi If you have a flu like symptoms after an anti-sickness injection, it is obvious that an injection abscess is being developed. Immediately send you blood for culture and sensitivity and then get started on an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory medicine. Take full bed rest. Get an ultrasonography of the area done, if...
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Question: sir, my wife suffering from OCD since last 8 years . at starting i contact with doctors at jabalpur they diagonase as OCD. BUt medicine given by them are so hard and aftre increasing power my wife can not take such medicine. at present no any medicine ann take please advise me Context: sir, my wife suffering...
Hi, There are multiple treatment options for OCD. Today many medications are available which have minimal side effects like fluoxetine, sertraline, etc. If given appropriately, these medications are very safe and generally are well tolerated. In addition, there is also option of cognitive behavior therapy, which is a t...
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Question: Hello. I am 4 months pregnant and have had 10 seizures in the past 2 months. Ive seen my regular neurologist but Im not 100% comfortable with his diagnosis and such, so I am looking for a 2nd Opinion elsewhere. If it came down to it, would a EEG be safe for me and my baby?
Hi, You did good by seeing your Neurologist and I agree with your plan to take a second opinion if you have any doubts. I don't have your past history so can't comment on the diagnosis, but I can tell you that if needed you can have an EEG in pregnancy without any potential risk to you or your baby. Having seizures & n...
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Question: my 14mnts is having running nose and watery eyesno mucus though. and has been having temp 101-102 on and off. when she has Motrin(USA based Ibuprofin and Tylenol) shes fine for 1-2 hrs but when she goes to sleep the temperature is back. I ran out of the US meds,so got Ibugesic plus, whats the doseage pls?
Hi... Fever of 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 req...
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Question: Hi, My partner has all of these rashes covering from the waist down to his knees. Hes quite embarrassed about this and were not sure what is causing the itchiness, when he scratches it becomes very flakey and red, mind you he is a very large boy, 140kgs and 6ft 4inchesHe sometimes believes its the heat becaus...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears that he might be having allergy to something, like food, clothes, woolen, cosmetics, or soap, etc. the other causes may be the fungal infection. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms levoc...
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Question: Dear Dr, I am 30 years Male. I had productive cough in morning for last 2 months and I was suffering from sinusitis also. The sputum was green. Now the cough is gone and only sinusitis remains, no that much sputum. I done a chest x-ray last week whicChatDoctore normal. However doctor told a elevation in Diaph...
Hello, No need to worry about military TB as it reflects differently on chest x-ray. Elevated diaphragm is mostly because of abdominal pathology. So in my opinion, you should definitely get done ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out abdominal pathology. For cardiomegaly on chest X-ray, get done 2D echo. If ult...
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Question: my 15 year old son got hit in the ankle with a hockey slap shot and it was swollen that day and the swelling went away and he was able to walk but he then played hockey the next night and it was swollen again and he is unable to point his foot down without pain. Is this a sprain?
Hello, In case of fracture pain and swelling does not go away by itself, in that case it does take at least 3-4 weeks to go away. To me, it looks to be a sprain. You should do following to have relief in this:- Advise him to do rest-Apply a compression bandage like ace bandage from below upward at foot-Take a mild anal...
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Question: good evening,my name kamran im now in dubai doing electrician job in hotel.age 29 befor 3 month during rest condition i was use internet i feel chest pain for just few secound and after that 1 week i went for doctor to check doctor take my ecg,chest xray,blood test ,urein test,all test was normal and my B.P w...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First no need to worry about heart diseases because you're all reports are normal. Sometimes, muscular spasm can also cause sudden onset momentarily chest pain. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuo...
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Question: my 22 yr ols son has had pneumonia 2times in the past 10 months, last month at work - (a hospital thankfully) he passed out was taken to the ER and a ct was done to find out he has a hole in the upper lsft lope, and hi heart rate was down to 23. Doctors did nothing about the hole, and told him that it was Sp...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Pneumothorax can recur in the future. So we should definitely rule out pneumothorax for his right sided chest pain. So get done chest x-ray and CT thorax. If both these are normal then no need to worry about pneumothorax or other lung disease. Tell...
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Question: My tooth is paining very badly since two days.....n Im taking combiflam tablet one in d morning n one at night.... the pain stops once i take it.....but as soon as the medicines power goes my tooth starts paining again..... what should i do..... just for temporary sake... as ill be going to the doctor soon......
Hi, Thanks for writing, First, I hope you realize that the cause of pain should be removed to permanently cure it. So a visit to a dentist is mandatory. Secondly, Coquitlam has to be taken every 6-8 hours to a maximum of 4 tablets a day. There are long acting painkillers available, which will relieve you with pain in ...
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Question: Hello Doctor, I am suffering from Facial pigmenation problem (due to hormone imbalance) for the last 2 years. As per the Dermotologist, used Melacare for a month at night times with Suncross sunscreen during the day time for every 3 hours, pigmentation vanisheed completely, but when I stopped Melacare, pigmen...
Hello, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. You are having plasma. It is somewhat resistant to treatment. It is a common cosmetic problem in females, and it will subside as age advances. Treatment which you are receiving is correct and continue with that. Only thing I want to add is get your thyroid checked.Also, if you ...
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Question: my mother diagnosed with stage3b colon cancer (5 from 23 lymph nodes are affected and maybe a cappilary vessel. She has no other health problem and she is 53 years old. We are going to start chimo after she exits hospital.Please tell me how many chances we have to succeed... is there any chance that has sprea...
Welcome to Chat Doctor . Stage III colon cancer in your mother needs chemotherapy...usually with a regimen called FOLLOW containing 3 different Chat Doctor. ... Cure rates are about 50 %. Small microscopic disease can't be seen by any methods... But that's the reason why we are giving chemo in the first place, to tack...
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Question: hello i have a sister who lives in africa she had her son 3 years back byc-section and was put on alot of drips without havin a catheter 2 drain herurine out, she slipped into a coma and ws later drained alot of urine but nowshe complains of severe stomach ache. she has done 2 operations done to find outwhats...
Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor, a general surgeon answering your query. This is a situation where one might not be able to opine on the problem unless all the papers having information on the intraoperative findings during each surgery done are available. Therefore, I would suggest you to send all the findings with...
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Question: my wife is taking cyclacur to start to manage her period cycle. Since she swtiched from the white tablets to the brown tablets in the box, she seems to have started getting headaches in the morning after waking up ? is this being caused by cyclacur ? she is 42 years old
Hi, Yes, headaches are a common side effect of taking oral contraceptives pills like cyclic which usually improve over time. The white tablets contain hormone estradiol and the brown tablets contain a combination of estradiol and norgestrel (progestin). In case if headaches do not subside your doctor would prescribe a ...
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Question: I am a 43 year old male. I have osteoarthritis, fibromyagia, and raynauds. I have been having chest pain for 5 or 6 months. I have had 2 ekgs (very quick ones, less than a minute) and had a 24hr heart monitor. All came back normal. When I get the pain it feels like my heart has skipped a beat or two and my ar...
Hi, Did you have such symptoms while your were wearing Holder? If yes, then it means this is not cardiac, and this can very well be gastritis and reflux disease. You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals....
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Question: My dad had an MRI scan on the brain and found out that he has microvessles ischemic changes, he also had a liver transplant and on the list for another transplant for his kidney and liver again, due to kidney disease and chirrosis in the liver, is what s happening related to his previous issues? And is there ...
Dear madam/ sir, thanks for your question. Ischemic changes in the brain is quite common after a certain age in most hypertensives (people with high blood pressure). Without a detailed history of your dads medical problems it's not possible to attach significance or dismiss this MRI finding. The fact that he now has ki...
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Question: I possibly have multiple liver haemangiomas. Also iron deficiency probably due to heavy menstruation. Could the former impact on any treatment options for heavy bleeding?Also had bilharzia as a child (and treated), could this leave deposits/affect my liver?
Hi there, Hematomas shouldn't affect your menstruation cycles. They do have a risk of rupture, would, could cause your anemia, but you'd have significant right upper qua Chat Doctor. It depends on the size of the hematoma, but most of the time if they are small, the recommendation is usually just to watch them. I do...
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Question: hi i am 17 and i have been dealing with some medical issues concerning my high inflamitory markers in my blood for the longest time and recently have fallen in the shower due to a blacking out. Since then i have been having all my limbs fall asleep and upset stomachs. It s gotten to the point now where my loc...
Hi! Numbness of the extremities have lots of causes. However, in your case you had a history of fall and that "all test" have been done already with still no answers. Numbness is actually cause by the following:1. Nerve compression. It could be in one limb or area like in cases of median nerve compression or could be b...
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Question: bilirubin level is increasing on every test ( more than 3 test in the span of 3 weeks)around 1500(1200>>1400>1500) now,but SGPT is coming down(166 now), [for hepatitis B diagnosed...]..is it ok?....how much time does it take to settle down the liver swelling?
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... You have diagnosed with hepatitis b infection... I initial phase hepatitis increased In severity... Gradually with time and by our immunity hepatitis going to be decreasing... Here you need is to rest liver by taking low fat diet.... Excess fried food avoided. Sugarcane juice, ap...
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Question: Hi, my mother is 52 years old, she has thyriod, she is obese yet active and sometimes suffers from low bp. Day before yesterday, in the night she started feeling pain above her left breast which extended to her whole arm and hand. We got her ECG done and it came normal. We got her cholestrol checked and it wa...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Your mother having history of chest pain with radiation to arm. So yes it is suggestive ischemic heart disease. ECG is not always confirmatory for that.It's better to do 2D echocardiography to diagnose ischemic heart disease like angina and myocardial infarction. If needed then ang...
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Question: HI sir My mother , age of 58 , Met a small accident and admitted in hospital on 19th NOv 2013. After CT scan done -s/o e/o moderate size vermian haematoma with mass effect on 4th ventricle and early and early obstruction hydrocephalus also has moderate size left frontal contusion with severe diffuse oedema .D...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. The Giddiness is probably due to the Disturbance of Vestibular Apparatus and Vomiting is a consequence of Giddiness. This will settle down i...
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Question: Hi doc my concern is about my labtest result. Doc can u help me interpret my lab test. According to my cbc result, my white blood cell count is lower than normal which is 4.1and segmenters level is high (0.75) but my lympocytes (.21) monocytes (.04) platelet count (265,000) rbc (4.3) hemoglobin123 and hematoc...
Dear, Dear from where you got the idea that your CBC is abnormal and with low counts .is it printed N(Normal) L (for low)H (for high) against all the counts .if so please relax. It is body which does not behave the text book way Go to another lab of repute and get your CBC repeated after 3 months if you don't have any ...
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Question: HELP! I found my nine year old in a diaper this morning. hes is potty trained and has been since he was 3. Why is he wearing them And hiding them from me. I didn t yell at him for I am concerned. what do I do ? let him keep wearing them? Or punish him? sincerely Carllotta
Thank you for posting your question.First Carlotta, the issue may not be as serious as you think it is. For all you know your son might have just laid hands on a diaper lying somewhere and slipped it in place of his regular underwear. If that is not the case then there is a probability that he might be bed-wetting, mos...
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Question: Sir, I am Biswajit Chatterjee since last 10 days I am surrering from Anal Fissure I go to Surgeon and he advised for operation but I am very much afraid for this in this regard I am feeling burning specially after stool. Pls advise me the best ointment still I am using Cremagel and Seitz bath. Regards Contex...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Anal fissure is a cut or tear occurring in the anus that extends upwards into the anal canal. Fissures are a common condition of the anus and anal canal. Anal fissures are caused by trauma to the anus and anal canal and also by a hard stool or repeated episodes of diarrhea. The following ...
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Question: my friend had a picc line removed back in july after being treated for acute leukemia. As of Sept she has felt a lump form around the site where the picc line was removed. As of 2 days ago she as been getting these really bad spasm and sharp pains shooting down her arm and the lump seems to have gotten bigger...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorIt is really sorry for your friend, long term insertion of IV line catheter can cause local area inflammation and could be a thrombophlebitis, but it will go away generally no medicine is required in it, at the most we can try local heparin preparation for thrombosis, otherwise it won't...
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Question: My Wife has some unusual activities:- 1. Washing her hand every minutes while cooking food. 2. To Soak the hands she needs a new washed clothes each time. 3. Changing Home Dress twice a day. 4. Doesn t touch her inner washed Clothes after Bath. 5. Taking too much care of Cleanliness while having relation. Ple...
Hi, Your above symptoms indicate presence of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in your wife. For management, you should visit psychiatrist. Usually in treatment medicines and CBT are used. Till you take specialist consultation aerobic exercise, breathing exercise, healthy diet and yoga will help her. It is better to ...
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Question: sir just wanted to know that my sgpt level is 96 and i doc have said to me that my liver is a faty liver,and he said that with faty liver it normal that you sgpt level 96 a bit high ,so i want to know if i can lower it a bit and what vitamins can i take in lowering sgpt Context: sir just wanted to know that ...
Hi there, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Your SGPT of 96 is significantly high. The most common cause is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and it is confirmed in your case. You also need to get tested for other common causes that include hepatitis B and C infection. Obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol are common...
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Question: I ve have certain cuts on my penis and these cuts keep on coming back again and again. earlier I used to think that these are due to the fact thatI have installed copper t in my wife.but even though we do not do sex still these cuts keep coming back again and again. what should I doplease help me Context: I ...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. The cuts you are worried about could be due to some skin related ailments or infections. Please consult a skin specialist about this. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minu...
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Question: ir I am 35 years old and recently got married .i have erectile dysfunctional and premature ejaculation problem. I met the urologist he suggested me some medicine that is Cavarta, sustinex and LR Zin . Can i take it for life long or anyother option to cure this problem Context: ir I am 35 years old and recent...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are mainly due to anxiety and stress. Anxiety about sexual performance can undoubtedly provide you with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. In any case, you are already under treatment for those. The me...
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Question: Hi, I have 3 children, 1 has grown according to her growth chart the other 2 are slow growers. I have had their bloods done and the eldest does always seem to be on low side with iron but all else is normal. I have Hashimotos So I tested their thyroid and it is also normal. I m wondering if their growth could...
Dear Lisa, your concern is appropriate. The anxiety and panic attacks need proper, long term treatment and counseling. You need to keep your cool i such a situation. Stay calm and be with the child. Try to find and eliminate source of attacks. Growth may or may not be hampered in such cases. Depending on how much psych...
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Question: My mom is in the ICU and was digonosed with congestive heart failure, she was put under sedation Tuesday and today is Friday. She still is not waking up. The doctors have tested brain blood and everything seems to come back normal. They are unsure of why she isn t coming to. She does abuse prescription drug p...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern I would like to explain that those diet pills are known to cause sometimes severe heart valve dysfunction (severe regurgitation). This may lead to congestive heart failure and aggravate the patient clinical condition. It is more healthy and physiologica...
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Question: my sister is around 36 yrs divorcee due to internal family issue with the marriage.. though after counselling for more than a yr this did not work finally it was a divorce.. now she is very moody and disturbed mind wherein she does not have any confidence in herself and other.. could you please suggest us for...
Hi dear. I had gone through your query. Divorce can cause emotional disturbance and due to this stress there are chances of depression. Loss of interest and confidence with mood variability may indicate depression. Proper psychological evaluation will give better idea about it. Mild depressive features can be treated w...
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Question: Hi,i just had a peperish pain the centre of my chest, this was preceede by a pain in the left part of chest. what could be the cause? i have been this inconvinence in my chest for sometime now and also notice i fall asleep every now and then. i am 31 years old
Hi thanks for asking question. Here if your pain radiating to left arm or shoulder or to the back then ECG done to rule out cardiac cause like mainly ischemic heart disease. Here chance of it is less but suspected if above symptoms and sweating present. If ECG show changes then treated accordingly. Secondly your pain c...
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Question: sir 3 months ago i got herbal medicine from " hakeem" and i got psoriasis on my legs in gray color sops with allergy .and on my body where i scratch on spot of gray color prominent after some days my whole body is effected . i live in pakistan plz help me YYYY@YYYY Context: sir 3 months ago i got herbal medi...
Hi, As you said, you suffer from psoriasis vulgarism. You must be aware about psoriasis that it is a controllable disease and there is no complete cure. So, some factors like stress, disease anywhere in body, trauma, Chat Doctor. .etc. might precipitate the disease. In your case, it may be exacerbated due to some facto...
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Question: 18 y.o. male, 1 week history of cyclic fever (spikes up to 103 at night.) Violent episodes of vomiting twice in last week 3 days apart. CBC done twice. WBC wnl. platelets low @ 85,000. Mono negative. Strep negative. ER doc mentioned LFT were up slightly but didnt give #s. Any thoughts?
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some viral fever or typhoid. You should take treatment accordingly. Go for tidal test and regularly monitor your platelets count. If you have any signs of bleeding then consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your question, if...
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Question: my sister in law is visiting from UK in USA and about 2 weeks after she got here her eyes have popped blood vessel in her eyes. The house where she is staying there are several cats and a dog and im thinking maybe she has an allergic reaction. she gets headaches as well which last about 2-3 days...this ha...
Well to you, it might seem to be allergic but to me, it appears to be something else, repeated attack of conjunctival congestion eye with continuous headache may be due to some eye pathology like open or close angle glaucoma or even some cavernous sinus pathology. So you should meet an eye specialist and get your eye e...
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Question: I AM SUDHIRKUMAR 42 YEAR OLD MAN, LAST TWO DAYS SUFFERED FOR VERIGO GIDINESS.MY BP WAS 140/90 PULSE WAS 80.MY MD MEDICIN DOCTOR GAVE ME BETAVERT 16 M-A-N,SOMPRAZ B40 M-X-X,NUROKIND D3-X-A-X & AT NIGHT LIBRIUM10 mg X-X-N.MY BOTH PARENTS ARE HAVING BP PROBLEM.MY DR.TOLD TO DO CHECK UP OF B 12 & HEMOGRAM.AS WELL...
DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. I think your doctor wants to tell you that you are being obsessive and anxious. You are very much worried about your health. Your doctor so concluded because he could not find any pathological problems for your dizziness. You must understan...
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Question: Hello, I had my molar removed about 6 months ago and have recently noticed a bump protruding from under the extraction site. I m assuming it is the titanium screw. It appears that with time it may break through the gum tissue . I m not sure if it has been there since the surgery because I m just noticing it n...
Hi and welcome, Titanium crews are placed in the jaw bone, and they are uses as Tooth Implants. A dental implant is the prosthetic tooth replacement, so make sure you were undergoing such treatment. As you have mentioned the bump arising from the extraction site, I suspect it to be a gum boil. If it is a painful swell...
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Question: what is panderm plus cream?does it clear the black marks on face?
Hi, Panderm plus cream contains ofloxacin, ornidazole(antibacterials), terminating(antifungal) and clobetasol(very potent steroid). As you can see, it's basically a multiple combination cream containing antibacterial, antifungal and steroid to control inflammation. These multiple combination creams have very few specif...
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Question: Hi - I have had a large bony lump at the back of my head slightly above the ear on the right side. It is about an inch round and 1/2 inch deep. I noticed it at least a couple of years ago though it may have been there longer. I have now started to get swimmy sensations in the same area. Should I get this chec...
Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump can be a lymph node, lipoma or sebaceous cyst. Lymph node can be present in this area due to some inflammation in close neighborhood like ear infection, tooth infection. Lymph node is usually soft, hard and movable structure located under the skin. It does not cause pain. Lipom...
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Question: Dear doctor, am the sixth child for my parents..my 3rd sister and myself has yellow teeth..yellow teeth means not slightly yellow..thick dark yellow..when i asked to my parents they told when the teeth started to grow as an infant itself started to grow as yellow for my sister and for me it was in white in co...
Helloi have gone through your query.discoloration of teeth can be due to various reasons.in your case the antibiotics tetracycline and doxycycline are known to discolor teeth when given to child Chat Doctor. Mouth rinses and washes containing chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride can also stain teeth. As you age,...
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Question: Hi, My name is Michele. My mother takes Cymbalta and has recently had a lot of issues like difficulty urinating which she is seeing a urologist for. Frequent bladder infections. My main concern is her recent depression, lack of motivation, weight loss and general ill health. I mentioned to her that she might ...
HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor Most of the antidepressants have side effects and few are common in all. Same in case of cymbal ta. It does not have specific side effects related to old age. Nausea, somnolence, insomnia, and dizziness are the main side effects, reported by about 10% to 20% of patients. Rest side effect...
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Question: My 6 year old son has been vomiting twice a night for the past 6 nights. He is his usual happy playful self during the day, going to school and coming home fine. No decrease in appetite, no diarreha, no abdominal pain. The vomiting does not wake him and in the morning he has no memory of the events. Could he ...
Hello, Very less possibility of seizures. As you described the events, episode of vomiting, no remembrance of events, it is not associated with gastroenteritis, so possibility of seizures should be ruled out. Need some additional information:1. Whether your child has any previous episode of seizure?2. Any family histor...
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Question: hello.some sort of internal blackening started to occur on my face and a month back i consulted a skin specialist who told me i had hyperpigmentation and freckles on my face.he advised me to use these creams Melano,Tretinex and Solar light sunscreen and after a continuos use of these creams for a month the co...
HI, You seem to have developed an irritant reaction to the prescribed medicine. This could be due to overzealous application of the Chat Doctor. Kindly withhold application of these creams for a while and apply a steroid cream as well as soothing moisturizer. Once the redness and itching subsides, the treatment for pi...
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Question: hi my daughter is hvng jaundice on 3rd day of her birth it was 14 initially,after that doctor advised for photo therapy.phototherapy was given for couple of days n the billurubin reduced to 10.now after that her bilurubin again climebd upto 13.doctor adviced for gardenal syrup..wt do u say wheather gardenal v...
Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this increased levels of bilirubin that your child has. Garden would increase the conversion of bilirubin to forms that can easily be excreted for the body. This would be helpful. However, I believe phototherapy would be a better and a more rapid solu...
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