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Question: Hi,I am suffering with alopecia areata found a patch on my head visited a doctor and she suggested me 1.folica tinture daily twice on the patch 2.Keratab & Caltrol one tablet daily 3.Aelius D3 one tablet weekly Are these medicines helpful for my problem?Can you please suggest me intake of food that helps me i...
Alopecia errata is an autoimmune disease of hair follicles in which destruction of follicles occurs leading to alopecia in that particular site... Single patch is more likely for spontaneous remissions with in 1-2 years... Treatments are mainly used to stimulate hair growth for enhance the hair growth...folic tincture ...
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Question: Hi I am 36 years old, I recently had backache and MRI report says Diffuse bulge at level L4 and L5 indenting thecal sac . I would like to know how severe is this disease ? Do I need to have some medicine or only exercises will be sufficient. One more thing I would like to add is almost simultaneously I have u...
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. Disc bulging is not a disease. It is just a common condition seen in quite every lumbar spine MRI and does not need any specific treatment. You can have painkillers for your lumbar pain, which is the reason why you had MRI I presume. The urinary infe...
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Question: I have been having Diarrhea,fever.headache chills, body pain and abdominal pain for the last couple of days.. I have 2 questions.. are these symptoms of Food Poisoning? and is Metrogyl useful in treating Food Poisioning?
Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are in. Diarrhea associated with fever, chills and body pain are signs of possible viral infection of GI tract. Headache is due to:- viral infection- deny Chat Doctor. It is a good option to treat diarrhea either from viruses or food poisoning. Your signs are not indicative for foo...
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Question: I have a lump inside my inner arm, where my elbow crease is. It is approx 30-40mm, perfectly round, and somewhat moveable. The lump itself is hard, but it moves a bit inside my arm. It is not on a joint/bone/etc, sort of floating around in the skin/fatty area on the inner part. It is painful to the touch, fee...
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymph node, benign cyst, lipoma or other soft tissue tumor like neurofibroma. You should go for biopsy of that lump. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt t...
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Question: Hi my name is sobha i got ectopic pregancy 5 month back and dr told me folic acid tab 5 month now i have thyroid on borderline dr told me to take thyroid tab and again try for 3 months after that they will do hsg ihave only my right tube can i have to chance to conceive again 1 st i conceive naturally after 8...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Unfortunately, having had a history of ectopic pregnancy is a risk factor for infertility as well as damage to the other remaining tube. However, thyroid disease can also affect ovulation and regular cycling of your period, so the treatment with the thyroid medication may help yo...
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Question: I just started have chest pains about 3 hours ago and I know bronchitis is going around could those chest pains be the start of it if so is there anyway I can catch and take some type of meds. To make it go away I m going camping in Kentucky in about a week so if I could I need to get it gone before then Con...
Hi, The term bronchitis is applied to inflammation of smaller airways and can cause chest pain. Most cases of acute bronchitis resolve without medical treatment in two weeks. Common medications prescribed to treat bronchitis includes antibiotics, cough medicine and bronchodilators which are medications to reduce inflam...
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Question: my top of the mouth the palate near the wisdom teeth (top right) is soft and uneven and inflammed. it feels like i have burnt the top of my cleft palate but i havent. when i press thi sit releases blokkd and i think some pus earlietr today. i have crowns fitted near the pain. but no pain in the tooth even whe...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling and discharge from the palatal aspect of your wisdom tooth could be because of the tooth or gum infection. Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out infection of teeth. If the tooth is infected then get it extracted under local an...
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Question: I have COPD and have not been feeling well for several days. Today I have taken my b/p and when lyingdown the diastolic was 41. That was over an hour ago. I have been sitting in a chair for approx 1 hour andnow my b/p reads 108/46. Should I be concerned?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your diastolic pressure is very low. Normal diastolic pressure is between 70-90mmhg. So you are having diastolic hypotension. And it is common in COPD patients due to right sided heart failure. So possibility of right sided heart failure is more in...
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Question: Im 16, healthy (eat very healthily and exercise regularly, get 8hrs+ sleep) but always feel angry, fatigued and frustrated. I fall asleep at the same time every day, around 12pm. I went to the doctor about it and he said i may have slight depression, but im not sure. Context: Im 16, healthy (eat very healthi...
Hi, I read you query and do understand your concern. The symptoms that you have mentioned are suggestive of depression. However, it is also important to rule some medical disorders like thyroid dysfunction, anemia. Complete blood counts and T3, T4, TSH levels will be needed. You can discuss regarding the same with your...
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Question: My daughter is almost 2 several months ago she started having very frequent bowel movements. Like 30 a day. but they are incomplete bowel movements, more like a fart and a little poop comes out that it.. she has been diagnosed with strep on the anus although her bottom seems to bl clearing up its not helping ...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum, I am sorry to hear about your children condition. I am sure it must be really painful for her. The frequent bowel habits seem to be due to the pain she has in the anal region. You need to take here to a pediatric surgeon for a complete evaluation of her anal region and if needed a copy...
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Question: Hi I just took my husbands blood pressure and it is 74/41. It has been low all day. He feels cold and clammy, sick to his stomach, tired, and his color is pale with a grayish color to it. Nurse was here at noon and his bp was 70/50, and then at 5pm it was 86/55. Dr was notified but didn t seem concerned. He i...
Dear, thanks for taking the time to ask your questions to us. First, a patient with congestive heart pressure needs to have a low blood pressure to avoid that the heart will work more. Another situation is that when a patient is in dialysis, he/she lose a lot of volume of water and that can create low blood pressure. I...
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Question: I have had lower back pain which may have been caused by heavy lifting for over 2 months now. It is getting more and more severe. It hurts to sit and to bend over. I also think it has caused constipation. I was prescribed Naproxen for the pain and cycloprine as a muscle relaxant. They only moderately help the...
In all probability we would suspect you to be having Spinal problem. It could be Muscular spasm or pull of muscles around the spine, Disc Prolapse, Discuss, Spondylosis. To confirm the same the doctors run few tests like X-ray or MRI of your spine. Most of the back pains fully recover witChatDoctorplete bed rest and la...
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Question: Im 21 maleBeen mabsturbating from around 4 years...I stopped now...but after 6 days I got stomach pain and consulted a doctor he has done scanning and said it might be some infection and suggested some antibioticsAfter using antibiotics again I got pain..Also I faced sperm leak at night once..Is that infectio...
Hi!hope to guide in a good way yes it seems an infection, and it looks you don't have a good antibiotic overtake cap cefixime400 mg once daily for 7 days, table metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days. Tab contravene one table in case of abdominal pain. And regarding wet Chat Doctor. First ;minimize watching the p...
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Question: hi Im currently started taking cerazette for the past 8 day and now spotting I now that in can happen. But for how long as my boyfriend is only back for 3 weeks and really not good time. am thinking off coming of it as everything i have read sounds like it goes on for ever Context: hi Im currently started ta...
Hi. Cerazette is a progestogen-only-pill or a mini-pill commonly used to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. If taken on the first day of your period you are protected straightway you do no require additional contraceptive. However, if you take your first pill on days 2-5 of your period use an additional contraceptive metho...
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Question: Hello.....my six yr old daughter was diagnosed with strep throat today and was running a fever earlier this afternoon. Since I have been with her thru this, am I now contagious. I am concerned about returning to work tomorrow and getting others sick. Is that possible?
Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Streptococcal infection of respiratory tract is air-borne and hence is transmissible. In case your immunity is good, probably you could fight the organism without getting infected. However, it would be better to take precautions to avoid flaring up of sy...
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Question: My son is having loose stool and since evening he is not comfortable to sit and lay down. Doctor suggested to use ofm along with nutrolineb and ors as he might be having some tight contractions with his intestine.Do you suggest anything else to use?He is 2years old
Hi, Thank you for posting your question. Since your child has complains of loose stools, the most probable because I would think of is viral diarrhea. In that case I would ask you only to take care of his HY Chat Doctor. Apart from that probiotics e.g. nitrogen b which was given to you would also be useful. Any zinc s...
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Question: My son has been having this simtoms...excessive salivation followed by a sharp pain in the chest. We went to ER and they told me is just growing pains. This is not going away. I have been giving him Motrin. I also notice that after long periods of not eating this happens. Context: My son has been having this...
Hi...you have mentioned a very important point that this chest pain occurs after a long period of not eating. It could be GER(gastroesophageal reflux). Your son may need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make him lie down in a propped up position. He should not be sleeping complete...
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Question: I have been having a lot pain in my right foot (big toe) area and at first it hurt to touch, can not wear a sock or shoe. My family DR has ruled out gout. but now the pain has moved a crossed my foot and now my foot goes numb to the touch and I also have numbness to my arms and lower neck. A friend asked me i...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if foot pain and numbness be due to Lyme disease. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to May reason like Achilles tendinitis, bone spurs, bunions, bursitis, corns and calluses, diabetic neuropathy, gout or ...
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Question: I am having on and off sharp pain (not lasting long) on right side waist area and haven t had a bm since Saturday and today is Wednesday. Started taking Miralax yesterday and had very small bm tonight but very oddly snapped...bm looks as if it squeezed pass something. Curious if the Miralax will get things go...
Hello, I have studied your case. Waist pain can be due to nerve compression. Usually nerve compression can't be seen on x-ray you may need MRI for this. There may be age related spondylitis but if there is any nerve compression then that may need specific treatment. I will advise you to do MRI instill time, avoid lifti...
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Question: Sir, my wife, 67, taking seloken 25xl and cilacar 5. Last one month, half of tablets taken from each one. Remaining time, took cilacar 5- 1/2 taken with 4 intervals based on sys pressure while reaching 160. But my doctor advice is to take medicine in the morning 1tab seloken 25xl and evening one tab cilacar 5...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. High blood pressure should be treated thoroughly and should be kept under control or else will lead to complications like Dilated cardiomyopathy and ischemia to the brain. Best treatment for elevated blood pressure is through Chat Doctor. Before that adequ...
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Question: I am just slightly iron deficient, my back between the sholuder blades are uncomfortable, possibly because of poor posture, I am going through menopause, I am in college and almost graduating, I also work part time, stressed, cranky,and feel burntout....does an iron deficiency cause some of those symptoms...o...
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that it is because of combination of iron deficiency, bad posture and near menopause symptoms. I advise to take good treatment for iron therapy under your doctors' guidance, hormone replacement therapy ...
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Question: Mom fell straight on knee hard, knee is swollen Very bad and bruised up all behind the knee. She is in a lot of pain and can not bend it at all. She went to dr and dr did not take X-rays but put her in brace from thigh to ankle and said to come back in two weeks. He told her it was fractured, question is can ...
Dear patient On the basis of clinical examination and history expert orthopedic surgeon can definitely tell whether fracture is there or not. But X-ray is must assess type of fracture, its location (extra or intra-articular extension) and to plan treatment. I would ashore X-ray of involved knee anteroposterior and late...
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Question: My 22 year old son has a puffy bottom lip. as far as we know he has no allergies. I gave him a couple benadriyl. do you have any idea what might be causing it. this is the second time this has happened. as far as he knows he didn t eat anything different today Context: My 22 year old son has a puffy bottom l...
HI THANKS FOR POSTING YOUR QUERY ON Chat Doctor.ISOLATED LOWER LIP SWELLINGS CAN ARISE IN CONDITIONS WITH INFECTION OF ORAL CAVITY LIKE CARIES TOOTH, SORE THROAT, EAR INFECTIONS ETC.ANOTHER RARE BUT MOST IMPORTANT CONDITION THAT HAS TO BE RULED OUT IS HEREDITARY ANGIONEUROTIC EDEMA, .SERUM LEVELS OF C 1 ESTERASE TESTIN...
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Question: My 20 year old, university going son has attention deficit issues. Retalin has been prescribed which helps a great deal but causes sleeping problem. What are the side effects if taken for several years. Can he ever overcome the attention deficit problem and stop taking this drug. What can be done to alleviate...
HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor In ADHD, retain is treatment of choice. Normally, in ADHD, symptoms decrease with age. There is nothing to worry about it. You have to just consult his psychiatrist for the severity of the symptoms and whenever, he will have mild symptoms, you can try to stop it. Rest, depends upon him, ...
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Question: hi 4 years ttc i have a tvs last monday the result is all normal waiting for the result of my husband on coming monday my question is, is it possible to get me pregnant? because if we dont have any findings in my check up result why im not become a pregnant in 4 years,what are the possible reason. i have a fa...
Hello! I understand your worry. In fact 4 years are not a short period of time. The ultrasound you have done and program are two of the exams needed to perform in cases of infertility. In fact there, the reasons of infertility may be of the female, of the male and there are a few cases when the infertility is unclear, ...
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Question: I am a 47 year old male Liver Transplant recipient, doing very well, 3 years Post Transplant. I was given Norvasc (Amlodopine) following Transplant because of blood pressure issues Post Transplant. The Doctors say it is common to have elevated Blood Pressures after Transplant while taking Tacrolimus (Prograf)...
His went through your history. Amlodipine is a safe choice for post liver transplant hypertension. And the majority of our post liver transplant patients tolerate it very well. Major side effects are peripheral edema and pulmonary edema. A minority of patients may complain of dizziness, headache, fatigue and increase s...
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Question: hi doctor i m having pcod for the last 4 years. i have clear tubes and the problem is this my periods are iregular and this month the egg size is 20mm on 12th day and the same is ruputured on 14th day. my husbands semen report is good. is there chance to become pregnent this time. i have no issue and history ...
Hi, You have 20 mm ovarian follicle/egg size, and it was rupture at 14th day. It suggests ovulation is occurred. Follicle size of 18-21 mm release the best quality egg, and it has high chance to become fertilize by sperm. So there is high chance of pregnancy in your case as semen report is good. You can ask gynecologis...
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Question: hello doctor my son is 10 yr old and as he has cough regularly and end up vomitting we took a chest xray where the impression was MILD CARDIOMEGALY .....I am very much worried as i got i appointment to a cardiologist too......an u pls suggest whta it is and is it a major problem...my son 10 yrs and weighs 44k...
Hi Chairman a parent I can very well understand your concern and I would like to say that don't worry x-ray films can some time show false shadows as it depends on lot of things like how well it was taken, whether the child moved while clicking the X-ray pic and more. So don't worry and stay positive. Cardiomegaly is e...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... About a month ago they said i had a TIA. I have weakness in my right leg still but they cant control my blood pressure. i have tried 6 different medications to no avail and have almost eliminated my salt intake. Please help me.
Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. There are multiple causes of high blood pressure, and they need to be investigated thoroughly before changing medications. I can help you understand the type of medications you are taking and how they are treating you. Mainly you will need to have about two ...
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Question: Hi, I am a teacher of 6 year olds. One of my students was hospitalized last week with viral meningitis and returned to school today. What are the chances of me or other students in class getting meningitis? How contagious was she 3-5 days prior to being diagnosed/hospitalized. My sister has a 3 month old, I a...
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that it is not much contagious. To get entry into the central nervous system virus must enter into the body first. So no need to worry, if one host is compromised than and then virus will attack into central nervous system of the body...
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Question: I went to a Redi Clinic and they diagnosed me with sever allergies. I had to call them back in a week and get an antibiotic. The day after taking the last of my Zpack I was in pain again. I now have an ear drop and that does not seem to be working either. I don t know what to do. I can t stand this pain. My t...
Hi, I understand your concern. Your symptoms of throat pain persisting after taking Pack is suggestive of viral infection. Pack is an antibiotic, fighting bacterial infection, but unfortunately not fighting viral infection. You can go back to the clinic and get another visit to check your throat again. To speed up reco...
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Question: I have a oblong lump on the side of my butt cheek that has just become painful and larger in the last couple of days. I first noticed it about six months ago when is was small about the size of a pea. There was no paint, just itching then it basically wasnt of major concern and I figured it was a ingrown ha...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. At this area it may indicate several issues and most common are colonial cyst or perianal abscesses. These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge. Cellulitis is les...
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Question: i m under treatment for BHP with very successful therapy for reducing prostate size from 144 cm3 to 94.6 cm3 with a Rx. over a six month period. I m uncertain what Rx to re-order, urologist office doesn t take direct calls (Mt. Sinai) can t get ahold of urologist and the PBM unilaterally alters Rx and uncerta...
Hello and. As a Urologist, I can fully understand your concern. I must advise you to continue the treatment, but, also keep in mind that present medical treatment, is probably not the right treatment. Avodart will not help much. As your prostate gland is significantly enlarged, you should consider change of the medical...
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Question: Hi, A friend of mine is 22 years old, male and he has fever for 2 days (38-39 C) now with chest pain on his right side , mild coughing but no phlegm , with history of asthma and his a smoker for some years now. Regarding his work I m not so sure but as I ve known he work in the sea. Medication taken only para...
Hi and thanks for the query, fever, chest pain and cough are actually infective of an infectious origin. This could be viral or bacterial. But the association of a high fever and chest pain and fever are more suggestive of a bacterial infection. The history of asthma deserves a good consideration to know if he has been...
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Question: My husband had a pacemaker/defibrillator put in a month ago. Since then he has been able to eat very little - eats mostly yogurt, Ensure, fruit, etc. His stomach feels like its filled with air. He also got pneumonia, then congestive heart failure. Could it be medication or an after-effect of what he has b...
Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Loss of appetite after a pacemaker/defibrillator insertion is uncommon. But it is common after a pneumonia or congestive heart failure. I think the loss of appetite is as a result of the pneumonia and heart failure. Medications like antibiotics can also decrease appetite. You ha...
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Question: My husband has Chronic Kidney failure. but his Crea now is 4.8 unlike b4 its 9.2 His lab results all test is normal except his hemoglobin 92.8. he has weekly injection of Eropoethin n taking iron,calcium.His blood pressure is 150/100 and continue his extreme diet only fruits n Vegie No Salt. To make his creat...
HiT hanks for your query.2 common causes of shortness of breath in patients with kidney diseases are:1) Fluid overload: This can be identified by doing a Chest X-Ray. If there is evidence of fluid in the lungs we could start him on diuretics or water pill. 2) Acidosis i.e., excess acid in the blood. This will be picked...
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Question: MY DOCTOR HAD PRESCRIBED ME MEGANEURON OD PLUS AS I AM HAVING THIGH AND CALF ACHE FOR FEW MONTHS AND THE MRI SHOWS PSEUDO-BULGE OF L4-5 DISC AND LIGAMENTUN FLAVUM THICKENING IS NOTED AT L4-5 LEVEL, WITH MILD CIRCUMFERENTIAL COMPRESSION OF THE THESCAL SAC. MILD DIFFUSE DISC BULGE IS SEEN AT L5-S1 LEVVEL MINIMA...
Hello, Your MRI result shows that you have aging changes of the disks in the back. The most notable is at L4/L5 level (lower back) where disk changes and soft tissue changes are likely to be causing pressure on some of your nerves. The pain in the thigh and calf may be due to compression of the nerves in the lower back...
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Question: I have a constant mild pain in the bottom left side of my abdoment. it get more pain if i bent or raise my left leg. I want to know what is the cause? Thanks for the advice. I was it that free advice section and I didnt get any answer yet . I have an impression that this is a free advice. let me know if I nee...
Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-IBS with Peritonitis of Sigmoid Colon. Remedy-Consult Physician and assess th...
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Question: My husband had two transplants, kidney and pancreas in 2008. He has 2 hernias that are bulging from his stomach. For about 3 weeks he only discharge mucus and he tries to go several times a day. He was in the hospital a little over a week ago and they did not seem to concerned about it. He is getting more unc...
HelloThanks for your query. Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your husband who has undergone surgery of Renal transplant and pancreas transplant has developed what is called as Incisional Hernia due to weakness of the muscles of anterior abdominal wall. The loose motions that he has now may be due...
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Question: Hi, i did laproscope on march 2010 since doctor tld ter is a block in tube.they said i l get pregnant within nxt 6 months.but nw its nearly a yr and i m not stil pregnant.doctors tel ter s no pblm n stil giv tabkets lik letoval 2.5 mg_2 tblts from 2nd to 6th day,susten 200 from 16th day , folic acid n metform...
Hi rocking to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. If one of two tubes is patent then you can conceive from that side, But make confirm that she ovary is ovulating. So do follicular scan. Other is if you are not done your partner semen analysis then do that. Then consult gynecologist for further treatment. I...
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Question: My left knee is really painful and keeps giving out. Doctor took X-rays said he did not see any structural damage. Have been doing physical therapy for surgery on my right foot I had done in the end of January. It hurts on the lateral and inside of my knee and right up the middle when I stand up. Do you have ...
Hi, as you mentioned, you have taken x-ray and nothing seems to be in specific. Well why don't you Just get one MRI done. It will help to see some soft tissue Injuries present. in the meantime as mentioned, you are undergoing physical therapy for foot post operative. Well, how about you doing some exercises for the lef...
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Question: Hi, I have gone through a root cannel for one of my tooth 3 years ago, after 3 years i am facing a boil filled with puss and bllod in my jaw just below the tooth (which has undergone root cannel). the issue is there for 6 weeks, please advice on possible cause . is it infection ???
Hello, Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. This boil of puss, shows that again there is an infection in the same tooth or the adjacent tooth in which you got the root canal treatment done. Because in case of infection an abscess forms below the tooth which is the collection of pus only. So you should visit your ...
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Question: Hi, I am having a quite sharp pain on my left side under my lowest rib. It s at the front. I had the same pain about 3 weeks ago and the nurse said it was a spastic bowel and gave me bowel relaxant, however I was not having issues with the bowel and the tablets do nothing. Eventually the pain went away on it ...
Hi, Firstly, sorry to hear about your symptoms. As the history is straight away highlighting the symptoms related to two things as the pain is present just below the rib over the left side. There are some few basic important points which are not mentioned here. I would like to ask you your age and also if you have any ...
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Question: I believe I have a urinary tract infection but it came on so quick not sure, I am a 56 yr old woman and having frequent urination(every 1/2 hr), discomfort when urinating(feels like my bladder wants to fall out, pressure), little burning, strong smell, no difference in color, just started today Context: I be...
Hello, The symptoms of UTI (Urinary tract infection) include:1. Pain in the groin2. Hematuria3. Urinary frequency /urgency4. Burning micturition5. Fever with hillside symptoms you have mentioned make the diagnosis of a UTI a very likely possibility. I would suggest you start on cranberry juice for now and first thing t...
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Question: As I sat down at the computer last night, I had a fluttery feeling in my upper chest closer to the heart. It takes my breath away alittle and Its been happening for years. I had 3 lastnight, one while lying in bed this morning and two more recently. It feels like my heart is going to stop. Context: As I s...
Hello, This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You may need 24 hour holder monitoring if ECG is normal. Also, hemoglobin and thyroid test should be done. In order to abort such ep...
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Question: HiIm worried about my dad who is 62. He has just passed out in the garage. (i was not present) when he came round he walked into the house to find me. he was breathing heavily, wet all over with sweat, feeling dizzy and hot. he has drunk a glass of water and gone to bed. what should he/we do next and whe...
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your father symptoms could be related to different possible causes: low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, a cardiac arrhythmia, etc. Coming to this point, I would recommend bringing him to the ER for a physical exam and som...
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Question: Hi, Im a 23 year old male, approx. 62 180 lbs. I have been lifting weights for over a year now and have never had any problems. Three days ago I was on the bench press doing my normal warm up routine and I heard a loud pop in the left side of my chest. Following this the left side of my chest and back bega...
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. By your description it seems that you have sustained a muscle pull while exercising. This pain seems unlikely to be coming from the heart. You should take painkillers like diclofenac which will reduce the pain and also decrease inflammation at the area. Topical gels like voting gel, diclofe...
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Question: i hav pimples in my face frm last 4 years i took treatment 4m an mbbs doctor but it didnt get cured till nw i took femcinol A with acniva soap i continued ths 4 2 years thn i went to other doctor she recommended me to use erytop gel with sum tablets i didnt remember those tablets name nw......... but nw i dnt...
HI, welcome to Chat Doctor, All types of pimples become clear usually after 25 years of age if it is not scarring. Therefore you need to worry about it. You could try the following for pimples- 1. Wash with a soap (e.g. Acne Aid bar) twice daily 2. Apply a combination of Retinoid plus benzoyl peroxide cream/ gel at nig...
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Question: I m Shabbir, My blood pressure shoot up suddenly and reduce in 10-15 minutes automatically, 130-150/70-85 sometimes it reduce automatically. I m taking concor 2.5mg, es-pramoit, norvasc 5mg, ascard 75mg tablets. But still no effect in my health, I feel too much weekness, drowsiness and dizziness. In 2003 I wa...
Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. It is normal for the blood pressure to fluctuate for some times a day. There are various physiological mechanisms running in the human body that can cause this, such as physical activity, sudden or chronic psychological stress and...
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Question: hi, my teenage brother has an enlarged spleen, hes had it for a long time now, the doctor keeps doing ultrasounds and has confirmed that is is getting bigger. however he can not figure out what is causing it. he has done some blood tests to rule out leukemia. the doctor now says that because he doesnt know wh...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Enlarged spleen is called splenomegaly and there are various causes possibly leading to this. In first case these are infections such as mononucleosis Parasitic infections, ...
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Question: I am 37 year male and I have a white spot in the roof of my mouth. I took a treatment which includes multivitamins and retinol cream to apply. But after having it for 2 months the white spots are not disappearing. Please suggest the possible solution. Context: I am 37 year male and I have a white spot in the...
Hello, White spots on roof of mouth can be due to a number of causes, and it depends on the shape and size of the spots. Small clusters of white spots can be due to Forces spots that are hypertrophied sebaceous glands. If there are white patches then can be due to hyperkeratosis. For narrowing down the exact cause and ...
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Question: hi im 23 year old female i do smoke about half a pack a day and been having chest pain on my left side more right under the breast and a lil bit on the right it has been like this for about 6 weeks and started having sharp pains only for about 4 days i did go to the er but they told me i could of injured my m...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... You have complained of chronic chest pain which has increased in last few days ... Smoking can lead lung elastic tissue damage ... So respiratory examination and auscultation has to be done .... If needed chest x-ray and spirometry done for it .... If your pain constricting and ...
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Question: my daughter is 4.10 years old.looks like 3.5 and weight is 15kh. she has distended abdomen.doctors believe she has metabolic lever disorder.sugar level drops if she does not eat any thing for 7-8 hrs. She had nose bleed. but now her blood does not stop so easily. platelets count ok.hb=10 sgpt=54 Context: my ...
Hello, Yes, it could be metabolic liver disease. A distended abdomen may be fluid in abdomen, seen in liver disease. Bleeding may occur due to deranged PT/INR, a test and function of liver, which may lead to bleeding. I suggest you a battery of test as ultrasound abdomen, complete Liver function test, alpha photo prote...
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Question: At the top inside of right hip I found a weird knot feeling lump.I told my mom about it and she told me to just wait and see if it would go away.I thought I might have hit it on something or pulled a muscle but I dont remember doing that.It only hurts when I press on it and now it has a slight bruise over it....
I. If I can understand the position you mentioned, this looks to an inflamed and enlarged lymph node. I think you should better show this the Doctor as you may need a course of an antibiotic and supportive medicines which are usually a prescription medicine. See the results for 7 days of a course. If this settles withi...
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Question: Hi doctor, I have being suffering from lowback pain, and some numbness of toes for quite some time. There is an area just above the knees (both), parallel to the hands when when stand with arms hanging down. It is fairly a small area where the feeling is different. i have consulted many neuro and orthopaedic ...
Hello Hussain! I just read your concerns. The pain on your lower back and numbness in your toes is caused by the bulge in your L4-L5 (lumbar area). With the description you gave me, it seems you have a nerve root compression in your back. Nerve compressions are treated initially with physical therapy, analgesics, a...
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Question: Hi i have pain in my leg doctor proscribed me medication Nucoxia 60 two tab and PAN 40 one tab daily for 15 days.But after 4 and 5 day i am feeling heart pain in my right side chest. This is side effect of medications or another thing. please give me advise. Context: Hi i have pain in my leg doctor proscribe...
Hello, Nucoxia in few patients may cause allergic reactions like swelling of lips, breathing difficulty and palpitations etc. But as such it may not directly cause chest pain. It may be due to allergy or acid reflux may cause chest pain. Anyway don't neglect chest pain please consult with your physician he will do ECG ...
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Question: HI. My husband has been taking pravastatin for quite a while now. About 2 years ago I started noticing how horrible his breath smelled. He is immaculate about his personal hygiene. His breath is so bad that my entire upstairs smells from the smell in the bedroom. His vehicle smells as well. I feel terrible sa...
Hello, Medicines can cause bad breath while at times it can be secondary to Chat Doctor. It can also occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post, sinusitis, reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes etcetera. You should consult an Oral Physician or an Otolaryngologies and...
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Question: Hello....My friend passed away in her sleep an we found him this morning.....he was purple and foaming at the mouth.....we have not heard from the coroners and we know it will not be for a while.....I guess im wondering if he had a heart attack in his sleep?
Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Your friend seem to have died by heart attack or from respiratory arrest. This could be normal death or from foul pl...
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Question: I have a non painfull movement in my abdomen. i can feel it more frequently at night hours after iv eatin, it feels like it has grown in the past month, i will be laying flat and feel and see my stomach move from one side to the next and when i put my hand on it, it disapears. i am very thin, and when i suck ...
Hi. Thanks for your query. Great history. Since you are very thing, it is normal to have and be seen the normal intestinal movements. Intestines allow forward passage of its contents, the food, to move forwards by a process called peristalsis and can be felt or seen in some thin people. Yet, it is better to confirm by ...
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Question: Hi, my bf is 25 years old; this afternoon while working he started to get a really bad headache , and dizziness when he tried to talk he got really confused and he couldn t remember any of the words he was about to say. Right now he has to talkm really slow so that he doesn t get all confused again, he unders...
Hello, I am a neurologist and I thank you for posting this question in ChatDoctorLet me tell you that any particular medical problem in medicine can be due to multiple causes and treatment and outcome depends upon the cause. Further in nanomedicine, other things which can help a physician get the right diagnosis are th...
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Question: Hi, My sister has brain and lung cancer . She has brain surgery and was doing okay. Friday night she got very confused and we couldn t get her in bed. She went to the hospital and was put on a vent and removed because of carbon levels. Does that make any sense? Today she had a burst of energy and was much mor...
Hi, I think I understand what you have described. In your sisters case, her confusion may have been due to high carbon dioxide levels. This may have been caused by the effects of the brain cancer which can affect the breathing pattern which, in turn, affects the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. When she was put o...
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Question: I live in Buffalo, NY. My 18-year old daughter, who plays very competetive soccer, has scoliosis that has progesses to 56 degrees. We have been told she needs surgery. Is there any way to look up credientials and results of surgeries performed by a specific doctor in our area. The doctor that we have been...
Hi, Early or mild symptoms of adult degenerative scoliosis may respond well to non-surgical treatments. Physical therapy can improve strength and flexibility in the trunk and legs, while nutritional changes and aerobic exercise can help patients lose weight, thereby decreasing the stress on the lumbar spine. Injections...
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Question: HI i am not sufferring form any desease.but yes i want to go into modelling feild.So i was looking fr some medicen can can enhance my facial looks even more.so my friend suggested me this evion 400 iu.so hw is it .how long can we take it daily.is it harm full on a long run. Context: HI i am not sufferring fo...
Hi.thanks for sharing your problem here in this forum.Evian tablet contains vitamin E...vitamin E is an anti oxidant which means that it remove the free radicals in the body which is good for health...vitamin E also protects good fats of body...you can use it as supplement. As for as bad effects are concerned it occurs...
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Question: I had a fatty tissue tumer removed from my ankle ad arthritis removed from big toe resulting in a fusion. I don t walk to much because I have spinal stenosis and other sppine issues. the foot from the two surgeries has always hurt and I am on opioids . They still work for the spine but the foot is in constant...
Hello, These symptoms are due to nerve dysfunction in the lumbar spine due to the spinal canal stenosis. As its very common that the level where the stenosis does trouble the nerve, the possible dermatomes and motors are affected. Doing core stability exercises are a must to improve the stability of the spine and also ...
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Question: I was released from the hospital yesterday for dizzy spell and nausea. The test results I just looked at said there are streak nodular opacity in my right lung? What does this mean, is it damage from radiation therapy? And why didn t the hospital doctors mention it
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. There are many possibilities in your case as you are cancer patient and taking radiotherapy.1. Radiation pneumonitis. 2. Infective etiology3. Malignant spread itself. In my opinion it seems radiation pneumonitis more. As it is seen immediately after radiotherapy due to inflammat...
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Question: My lower left abdomen have cramps. Especially when I carry heavy objects. I am not pregnant. My period is just over. It started right after my period. I don t feel any cramps when I sleep on my left side. It s not a really painful cramp. What do you think this cramp is? Please advice.
Hi. The pain / cramps on carrying heavy objects can be due to :Muscular strains in the lower abdominal wall muscles. Pelvis congestion or Pelvis Inflammatory Disease. Ovarian or tubal pathology like cyst or infection - salpingitis. I would advise you the following:Start taking an anti-inflammatory medicine ; stop lifti...
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Question: hi, my eight year old son has stomach ache. he says that he feels like he has been punched in his stomach. he vomited, and his food looks like it hasn t been digested. It happens regularly as soon as he eats ice cream or any kind of fast food. I keep him on soups but once in a while he gets something differen...
Thanks for putting up your query at Chat Doctor. Your 8-year-old son might be having gastritis. If I had a patient like him, I would give him Landon Junior 1 tablet to be taken in the morning in empty stomach for one and a half months. I would also ask him to exercise and play regularly as that increases the movement o...
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Question: Every now and then (maybe a few times a month) I feel a pressure, almost a sinking feeling in my chest, and my heart beats really hard and fast then suddenly goes back to normal after maybe 5 seconds. I have no history of heart disease in my family, I am 31, in good shape and do not suffer from aniexty. I am ...
Hello, This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually not a life-threatening condition. Usually ECG is normal as it is u...
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Question: Hi I have a toddler he s 3 years old and he stop eating solids before he used to eat soups Apple s chicken nugget and other food he has almost 2 months the he shewss his food an throes it back in the plate also he has speech delay he s just started speech teraphy how can I help him? Can u plz help
Hi...there are medicines which can increase appetite, but, they will cause Chat Doctor. At his age interest in play increases and interest in food decreases. This is quite natural. If he is active and playing around you need not worry. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the...
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Question: Hello i have been described amoxcilin for Pericoronitis on wednesday and its now saturday. how long does it take for the amox to work. And also just getting over a cold can this contribute for the amoxcilin be taking so long to work on my Pericoronitis Context: Hello i have been described amoxcilin for Peric...
Hi. It may take amoxicillin for 7-10 days to cure peritonitis. The duration of treatment of peritonitis depends upon the severity of the infection and the clinical response, amoxicillin is usually given for 3 days. However, if there is no clinical response it may be extended for up to 7 to 10 days. Getting cold during ...
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Question: My mother has experienced nausea and loss of appetite since 2008. She was told it was parathyroid disease. She had the surgery. Nothing improved. Now, she has pain in lower side near colon, still nausea , tired and has all kinds of tests. Could it be cancer?
Hi. Thanks for your query. The history provided by you about Mother is suggestive of a chronic disease, one of them is cancer and Tuberculosis. Nausea with loss of appetite with pain in lower abdomen is more suggestive of tuberculosis. I would advise :::Contrast enhanced CT scan of abdomen, Enterocolitis, Colonoscopy a...
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Question: i m 30 year old boy ffrom last 2 years trying for baby but not yet any result we didnt use any anty medicine before and i checked with Dr.said some semons issue so gave some medicine Carniture now 4 month cross but still no effect plz advice what i have to do Context: i m 30 year old boy ffrom last 2 years t...
Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to get your repeat semen analysis done to know any improvements are there. If improvement is there then well and good. If It's not there then you may discuss IUI with your infertility expert. Here only healthy sperms are taken and placed into uterus. This will ...
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Question: My brother-in-law is in his late fifties or early sixties, and he has cerebral palsey. He is experiencing sudden, rapid weight loss. His primary care doctor tells us all of his blood work is normal. She attributes the weight loss to her taking him off a medication for schizophrenia. She has no idea why he...
Hi there ~I understand your concerns. I believe that your brother was being given medications or schizophrenia. Most medications that are given for schizophrenia, causes one to have weight gain due to increase in appetite. Going off of the medications will make your brother to lose this appetite and consequently los...
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Question: Lately I ve been feeling kind of depressed and I m always worrying over nothing. And for the past few weeks I ve been crying myself to sleep. But all of a sudden, when I get sad or overwhelmed, I feel like straining sensation on the right side of my neck. I don t know if I should be worried or not. I m not on...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Please understand your situation and never confuse between simple disappointment with clinical depression. You just are disappointed, not depressed. Understand the reason for disappointment and learn the positive lessons from it...
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Question: My friend had Flesh Eating bacteria on her foot. She has been using Acticoat 7 since Sept 11th. The last 2 days she s had a metalic taste in her mouth. She is diabetic and takes Glipizide 10mg. Her wound was healing but now seems to have taken a step back and that is probably because she won t stay off her fo...
Helots condition in a diabetic case is known as DIABETIC FOOT and according to this query, you should do these measures :Write down the current condition of blood sugar lever as well as HBA1C level. This type of foot has as:1 The neuropathic foot in which neuropathy dominant.2 The neurpischaemic foot.3 Non-neuroischaem...
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Question: HI ! Thank you for your help ! I am confused about what to do . 12 days ago I had a bike crash and most likely hit my shin with a handlebar 10 centimeters below the knee , right on a tibia . I did not feel much pain , but area turned into a blue mush . No skin was broken . Now there is a hematoma 8 by 4 cm . ...
Hi. My opinion is you should have an ultrasound examination to confirm a clot and assess the extent of the muscle injury i.e. whether it is a partial or complete tear, and blood vessels. This can be assessed at an ER, and they will refer to a surgeon if surgical intervention is advised. I do not see the role of antibio...
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Question: Hi Iam veena in2006 my gallbladder removed .and recently i am facing some problems like my ice becoming yellow i consult my docter he suggest me to do liver function test .doctor says me i have jaundice he gave me silybon-70 tablets for 3months i complete my cource .after 2 monhs my ice becoming yellow.wha...
Hi Verna !thanks for showing trust to Chat Doctor. As after reading your medical history, and you told that your gall bladder is removed so I want to say you have to take very light diet free from fat, spices, junk food etc. Cause gall bladder juice help to digest food and if it is removed your liver has to compensate ...
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Question: Hello doctor I m from India last month my doctor recommend practen EN for 1 month...my child use to eat very nice ven I started Di s medicine... After 1 month I stop Di s medicine again she stop eating her food...should I start again practen EN...plz do help Context: Hello doctor I m from India last month my...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress -1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well.2. Development of a kid is as important as, or I would say even more important than growth alone.3. As the kids grow their ...
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Question: Hello, I have a high blood pressure 150/86 and a pulse of 88, have some chest pains , dizziness , cannot seem to concentrate, my ears can not stand loud voices, dizziness and shortness of breath. also i have a very sharp pain in my neck which travels down and reaches my shoulder and arm. What is wrong with me...
Dear you are suffering from symptoms which need exploration to determinate the cause of them. First you need to be done a brain CT scan which will exclude a brain damage(stroke)In my opinion it seems that the problem is in your neck, probably a discography. You should consult a neurologist because the neurological exam...
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Question: i wana ask for my fertility issue. i took clomid last month n results are multiple tiny follicles were in right ovary and 1.0x0.7 size of a single follicle in left ovary. am i normal or do i have fertility problem? n what u would suggest me to do if i have. thanks
Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Your scan report suggests you have polycystic ovary disease (PCs). It can cause infertility by affecting ovulation. If you are ovulating with closed then I suggest you to go for GUI after getting tubal patency done. GUI is intrauterine ingestion of sperms. Here sperms are washed...
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Question: Hi, i am 22 year old trying to get pregnant. It has been 45 days since my last cycle and wanted to check with doctor for pregnancy. The urine report has come negative and doctor advised to take Susten 100 for 5 days. What could be the reason for doctor to advise this medication. Does it mean am I not pregnant...
Hi I think you should take this medicine. This Austen is generally given to support the pregnancy and also to induce the period if the periods get delayed. What you can do is to repeat a urine pregnancy test after 1 week. She. Sometimes ovulation is delayed and thus pregnancy can happen. So you can confirm your pregna...
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Question: hi,doctor .iam28 year i have been suffered from gap on my right cheek.it look like a big hole on my face i went through two surgery .however no results after them. i have also tried homeopatChatDoctoredicines for two years however no results i have been suffering from this last 8 years. pls help me Context: ...
Hello, Please tell me your height and weight and which type of surgeon (a general or a plastic surgeon) did operate upon you and if you have done ultrasound of cheek for exact anatomy of this area. After getting your reply on these questions I will be in a better position to understand the background of this problem. M...
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Question: Hello I got a staphylococcus. Infection. From a tattoo nine months ago, this happened. Twice as im having a full arm done im female with previous. Health problems and a comprimised immune system, I took staphlex and cleared the infection. I after nine months got tattooed in a very clean trustworthy studio yes...
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that as you had been tattooed on standard place nothing more is required because they use standard precaution for infection. Taking antibiotic without infection will create unnecessary resistant amongst...
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Question: ive got an appointment tomorrow with my local gp. but am worried i should be acting now, ive had ive got an appointment tomorrow pnemonia before when i was 11, and was in hospital for weeks, ive got an underlying congenial weakness, so my breathing is affected anyway, My temp is up quite high by what my foreh...
Hello dear, warm welcome to Chat Doctor.come have gone through your concern in depth.* There are different conditions which may lead to this as - bronchitis - pneumonia - decreased lung immunity - viral, bacterial infection - others.* Suggestions at present for better recovery-Do not panic before doctor's visit.- Maint...
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Question: I m a 47 year old female,I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2012.About 6 months agoI began having problems extending my right arm.I do have an old injury,I broke this arm in 4 different places at age 7.Today I noticed a lump in the crease of the inner part of the same arm. What is going on,this is r...
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. RA may lead to osteoporosis. Lump can be rheumatoid nodule leading to inflammation. Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis, You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, it B12, I will advise you t...
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Question: I notice I have a wisdom tooth growing out, the past week it wasnt to bad but now the pain is getting annoying and hard to ignore. I also notice a small moveable lump on the same side my tooth is growing underneath the chin area near the throatDoes the lump have anything to do with the wisdom tooth growing?
Hello there, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Wisdom tooth is the last tooth to erupt in the oral cavity and often its eruption is associated witChatDoctorplications. Wisdom teeth are often tilted in position and impacted in the bone, gums overlying the tooth forms a pocket like area which usually undergoes inflammation due to ...
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Question: I have a lump on my wrist but it only appears if I bend my wrist in a downwards motion. When it does appear I can push this lump and it feels soft and vanishes for a few minutes then it reappears. When I push the lump it feels slightly painful and uncomfortable. Context: I have a lump on my wrist but it only...
HI. This is called a ganglion and is caused by inflammation / reaction to the joint-lining. By your history this is connected to the wrist. Many times this may subside on its own. You can give rest to the wrist for some weeks by crêpe bandage or wristband - not to allow movements at all. This will help to heal it inter...
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Question: hi sir,Im gunajit roy,for your information my wife is suffering from PCOS & TSH.TSH is slightly high & for that taking medicine regularly.Dr. had given lots of medicine from last 1&1/2 years. and again we are trying to conceive from last 10 months but not getting result. & today also Dr. has given lupi hmg75 ...
Hello Mr. Roy, I can advise you better if you can furnish me the details of the investigations and the medication received so far. POD is the most common hormonal disorder that is observed during the reproductive age-group and responds very well to treatment. Only, it needs a lot of pre-treatment assessment and a syste...
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Question: I am a 15 year old girl and woke up last night with shooting pains in my chest and couldnt breath, I had to gasp for breath but going that made the pain worse, I couldnt call on my mum because of this, I was also still half asleep so didnt understand what was going on, this has happened once or twice, but I r...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Sudden onset chest pain and breathlessness in midnight are commonly seen with heart diseases. So we should first rule out heart diseases in your case. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need ...
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Question: I have missed 2 periods. I am irregular but I have never missed a period entirely. When I was supposed to have my period I have spotting and light cramping. My boyfriend and I use protection only right before he climaxes. Should I take a pregnancy test?
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion there are various causes for irregular periods:-1)Thyroid abnormalities.2)Polycystic ovarian disease(POD).3)Anemia.4)Overweight or obesity.5)Stress.etc. So I suggest you to consult doctor and get the necessary investigations like ultrasound, thyroid profile done to r...
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Question: Three months ago I fell while walking down stairs and landed on my back. No major pain at the time, just soreness. Now that area of my back is sore to the touch and sometimes tight, painful in the morning. It s the lower back, on the spine. I have no trouble with movement or lifting. Should I have an x ray? W...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for posting your question. I can understand your concern. Low back pain can be due to a lot of reasons :1.muscle strain2.muscle spasm3.osteoarthritis4. Disc prolapse5.HLA-B27 associated arthritis including ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, psoriasis arthritis, and inflammator...
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Question: My 1 yr old daughter has had a fever, not sure of the range just felt heat on her forehead and extremities. It was pretty intense for the first 2 days and the past 2 days it hasn t gotten as intense. She has also been pretty lethargic until the Motrin locks in then she gets a little energetic for a little bit...
Hi...this looks like viral illness. In viral illness it is quite common for the tongue to have some white patches. 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...
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Question: i m 32 year,female,weight 58kg,168cm height, my condition started a 10 days ago ,i waked up 4:am feeling suffocated and somthing in my throat thats enlarging ,i took cortisone to quickly save my self (i have a medical background),during 5 days i took about 6solucortif and 6dexamethasone ........then i went t...
Hi. The primary diagnosis may be Cholecystitis as you are developing symptoms of right sided heaviness and soreness in right shoulder. This cholecystitis may in turn lead to the acidity problem which is not getting relief with the medicines you are taking. Take the dose if Rainitidine, antacid gel and Mot ilium as late...
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Question: i am found to have reactive lymphadenitis of left cervical region along with that i have pain in left shoulder and mild fever in d mornings.My age is 21, weight 62kg and heigt 160cm. I have been on metformin and OCPs for past 4 year since i have PCOD. Context: i am found to have reactive lymphadenitis of lef...
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Reactive lymphadenitis is possibly due to infection in the Chat Doctor. 2. Cervical region surrounding areas, needs to evaluated for infection.3. Sputum examination and complete hologram is necessary4. However, if there are no areas of infection, i...
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Question: Hi i would like to ask you if you have any idea as to what the matter is with me as i have been struggling with this for a while and am slighty scared of going to se my doctor... Sometimes i feel like i cant cope with life anymore, i feel absoloutley useless and so low in myself, i will sit and cry all day, b...
Hi, I went through your query. From what you have mentioned, it seems that you are having frequent fluctuations in mood manifested by a low phase and a high phase. In the low phase, you feel low, and have decreased self-confidence. In the high phase, you feel elated and even overspend. These frequent fluctuations of mo...
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Question: Hi i am experiencing pain on top of my foot which increases in the night. Am unable to walk properly my X-ray shows there is an inflammation. To rule out the possibility of gout I have been asked to take blood and urine tests. What should be a normal level of uric acid and why does it increase?
Normal levels of uric acid are 7 mg/DL.looking at the signs and symptoms they are suspecting gout. It is caused due to hyperglycemia that is increased uric acid levels in the blood. There are different reasons for it. It causes due to either increased uric acid production or decreased uric acid secretion. Looking at yo...
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Question: My husband has been having this clear gel like discharge every six weeks or so. He is 69; has Parkinson s disease and muscular dystrophy . His normal bowel movement is every four to six days. He has no pain. What can be his problem and should he seek medical attention?
Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. You seem to have IBS with Polypoid Coli-which could be causing this mucus gel discharge. Other causes of clear mucus...
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Question: hello, my husband has been having symptoms of uper left chest pressure, sweats and then cold. he is overweight and not very active, very thirsty last nite also. / blood pressure of 145/100 x 2 , taken by medical staff at his work. they tell him it is not abnormal. I disagree. i think he should seek medical a...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right. You should definitely consult cardiologist for your husband. By his history and description, possibility of heart related diseases is more. Left sided chest pressure, sweating, obesity etc. are in favor of heart diseases more. S...
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Question: Today, I m experiencing a dull pain on left carotid artery. Once in awhile I feel the same dull pain..at the same location when I m running. Just as a heads up..I m a healthy marathon runner. What are your thoughts?. Oh, and have an history of hypertension an Acid reflux.
Hi There Ive read your question and understanding your concern. I want to tell you Blockage in arteries can give you dull and shooting Pain. Pain at a particular place can also be because of muscular or bony pain. If the Pain don't increase or decrease during running then it can not be because of Carotid Artery. It is ...
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Question: I AM 43 years old 5 4 and weight s 240 . I have periperal neuropathy x 10 years and rheumatoid arthritis x2 years. I have not done anything different in the past few days but I have had a temp of 99.9 or below for 3 days with back pain. I am now having florescent green bowel movements. I hurt under my ribs an...
Dear Sir/Madam have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, your bowel color is indicative of billiard pathology, the gall bladder would either be filled with stones or there could be any growth in the bladder. I feel you should discuss your concerns with your doctor and together get out with a s...
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