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Question: My grandson was running high temperature and unwell last week, his paediatrician diagnosed flu. He was much better at weekend and almost his old self but last night he developed leg pain and again this morning. Doctor gave him urine test and only trace amounts of protein in the urine and he has been to the ho...
Hello, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't...
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Question: I was diagnosed with PCOS over 20 years ago. 1 year ago I am now type 2 diabetic. Last few months my ESR levels have been over 80. I have hot flashes on my face and a lot of join pain that wakes me up in the night sometimes. I have had 2 bouts of kidney stones over the last 20 years. I am in my early 40s...
Thanks for the questions I have found you have PCs, type 2 diabetes, with swollen foot also you had kidney stones. I would have also considered the possibility of gout simply because of kidney stones, you are diabetic then your kidney function might have been damaged for uric acid excretion.Also, PCs is generally found...
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Question: my 27 year old son just called and said that he is having pain in his chest area. He has no other symptoms. He has had irregular heart palpations in the past. His doctor recommended a heart monitor. Should I be concerned and take him to the hospital or wait to call doctor in the morning. Context: my 27 year ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since your son is having heart issue in the past, in my opinion you should consult cardiologist and get done ECG and 2D Echo to rule out cardiac cause. He may have chest pain due to1. Arrhythmia2. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)3. Anginal pain. So better to rule out all these by ...
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Question: sir,im 29 years, my penis was itching,a white paste like thing was coming,its smells so worst its not sperm,red patches occur,fore skin of penis got cracked,i usually wash my penis with soap twice a day while taking bath,i used itch guard ointment but its not working,i masturbate every day,im virgin,no sex ti...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears that you have blood sugar, means that you may be a diabetic. Or there may be a urinary tract infection. If you have a contact at least once, it may be the gonorrhea. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulse...
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Question: best penless dpt vaccine and other vaccine for 30 days child kindly give the best company vaccine with price in indian rupees with vaccination chart.my son is is new born baby with age of 30 days , kindly do the needfull as soon as possible . my mail id is YYYY@YYYY Context: best penless dpt vaccine and othe...
HiT hanks and welcome to Chat Doctor. If you give whole cell pertussis shot it will be painfulAcellular pertussis vaccine is painless. But IAP recommend whole cell pertussis vaccine even though painful as it offers better protection. Tripacel (Tap) vaccine by Events Pasteur contains 5 purified pertussis antigens combin...
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Question: My 4.5 months ( 62 cms, 5.42 kgs) old daughter has been identified with Amebiasis in her stool examination. From what I understand Amebiasis is caused by intake of contaminated food or water. But my daughter is exclusively on breast feed. What could have caused this infection?Also, the doctor has advised metr...
Welcome, It is very rare at this age, If your daughter tolerate oral it's ok otherwise iv route is best, One author report a case of neonatal meiosis presenting with vomiting, refusal to feeds, abdominal distension and mucoid stools. The diagnosis was made on the basis of clinical appearance of stools and the presence ...
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Question: Hi I have painful back , that seems to be locking or trapped nerve maybe , pain in middle of back . Struggling to wear a bra , it s worse when I do that . Have right pain in elbow (doctors tested for arthritis but not conclusive ) left arm upper I have an impingement which is also so painful . Help is it all ...
Thank you very much for contacting Chat Doctor. You have problem of severe back pain that may be because of nerve compression or injury to nerve. Take one MRI that helpful for further diagnosis. Low calcium level and vitamin d deficiency may cause back pain. Check your calcium level also. Spinal nerve compression may c...
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Question: Sir I am 68 years old man . I have no diabetes or HTN or any cardiac dieases. I dont smoke or drink alcohol .I have bilateral peripheral neuritis in all four limbs detected by the nerve conduction studies since few years, probably seconday to the intake of Tarcolimus tabs ( as immunosuppressive for Liver tran...
Dear Mr. NambiarThe weakness in dorsiflexion and foot Chat Doctor. Your MRI has indicated of disc bulge and encroachment to neural recess of L4-5 So this can be taken as tentative cause. Well Mr. Namibia I believe I will not recommend surgery as the first option in such cases. In Ayurveda there is a procedure which is...
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Question: Hi Doc. The Doctor here told me that I have a fatty liver and advised mo to do diet and exercise. Can you help me in this matter? What are the do s and dont s and the proper choices of food. I made some research on the net but some are contradicting others (in terms of right food). Anyway, the utrasonogram re...
HiT hanks for choosing Chat Doctor for your query. Age, gender, duration of the problem, alcohol or Chat Doctor. I have gone through your problem described in your case. Increased echo texture on ultrasound is reflected in the form of fatty liver (due to deposition of excessive fats). The first thing to be avoided is s...
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Question: hi...... i got dissolving stitches on my inner lip 2 days ago because they took out some growth. now there is suome white stuff on it......... what is it and should i be worried??????? and how can i also get the swelling to down????????? thanks. busted lip girl
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The white stuff on the area where the stitches have been put is nothing but a soft tissue slough. Nothing to be panic, it is common after surgery. The other possible cause can be food debris over the stitches. Do saline gargling and keep the area clean. Rinse your ...
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Question: Hi, I have had groin pain that shoots down to my knee.. It happens more when I make sudden moves or at night. it also is discolored in that area. six months ago I had blood clots that are no longer there in my left groin. I have had ultrasounds done and they can t find anything. The pain is terrible, please h...
Hi, .as mentioned by you the pain radiates of on the groin to the knee you should perform two diagnostic tests to check it out. One is Ultrasound of the abdomen - to check any systemic pathology which is leading to the referred pain. Two is the MRI of the lumbar spine - to see if any nerve impingement is there. Based o...
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Question: my brother is suffering from obsession compulsive disorder. He is suffering of lack of confidence & insecurity. He checks his certificates again and again whether hey are properly placed or not. He checks daily his marks & his name & other data in certificates on regular basis. he feels insecure as if his cer...
Hi, I do appreciate your concern for your brother. From what you have mentioned, your brother is having obsessions of doubts with checking compulsions. That's what is making his do things he is currently doing. You should seek a psychiatric consultation for him. Treatment with medications like fluoxetine would be effec...
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Question: Hello doctor, im 15weeks pregnant, and still vomiting like 1st 3mnths. Can you please tell me whether Digene or Pan d is safe or not during pregnancy? Should I take these to control acidity, heart burn, vomiting? And im taking another pill named Doxinate suggested by my doctor. Bt now he told me to stop takin...
Hi,1. Di gene and Pan-D are considered to be safe during pregnancy hence you may take these to control acidity and heartburn. Remember, Pan-D has to be taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals or snack.2. Dominate is also considered to be safe during pregnancy hence it is prescribed to treat vomiting, there is n...
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Question: i think i missed 3 cerezette pills over xhristmas, the days on pack were not matching up so i took the 3 right away that morning i realised i may have missed then and then got back on track after that. the morning i thought i missed them my partner and i had sex... i took a preg test but so far negative how l...
Hello, Cerazette is a progesterone only pill. It is common to have an irregular period on this. The protection continues as long as one takes the forgotten pill within twelve hours of forgetting it. The chances of falling pregnant increase if there is a delay of more than twelve hours from when it was due to be taken. ...
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Question: I am a Diabetic last 12 years and on Metformine sr 500 bd with Glipizide completing 75. HBa1c is raised ton8.00 sept 2014 report. Recently I have started taking 1 piece of ladies finger veg. okra.fasting and post lower down. Can I take live 52 Ds Himalaya herbal tablet along with above medicines as my dig...
Dear friend, Liv 52 DS is herbal product having hepatoprotective properties against chemically-induced hepatotoxicity. It is good for liver health, increases appetite and improves health of digestive system. So you can take it simultaneously with your medicines for diabetes. There is no problem. You said that you're ha...
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Question: Hi, I got the contraceptive patches a few days ago, but I didnt wait til my next period begins to apply it on my skin as advised, instead I applied it on Feb 18th, then I had unprotected sexual intercourse with my bf yesterday Feb 19th, would the patch still work? What is the chance of me getting pregnant? To...
Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Please do not worry. Please wait for the expected date of cycle. If you happen to cross your dates, or if you don't get your periods 15 to 20 days after the unprotected sex act, then please get mornings first sample of uri...
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Question: Hi My daughter who is 30 years is digionesed with sarcadoisie. The doctor mentioned something abouth ear infections. She had grommits implanted three months ago I amnow wondering is there some reasion why she got this dease as it is not in the family history. Thanking you Mary Context: Hi My daughter who is ...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for posting your question. I can understand your concern for your daughter. SARCOIDOSIS is multi-system disease involving the lungs (>95% cases), skin, lymph nodes, eye, spleen or heart. Ear infection is not associated with acidosis. The clinical symptoms are usually cough and breathl...
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Question: hi..i am 25 years old weighing about 60 kg and 5ft 7 inches high.i am suffering from jaundice from last 15 days.my present bilirubin is 2.7 , just wanted to know could i start taking eggs and chicken which are cooked with very little oil and and less spicy. Context: hi..i am 25 years old weighing about 60 kg...
Hello, the cause of this jaundice is more important than the symptom itself. It could be caused by various conditions - simple or more severe. Hepatitis is a common cause in young individuals, but there are also benign causes like the Gilbert's syn Chat Doctor. So it all depends on the cause. You've got to investigate ...
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Question: hi my mum has been diagnosed with primary nsclc, and secondary tumour in her spine, and it has spread to her lymph glands. she has been taken to hospital and now has pneumonia, she is very weak, she is losing weight very quickly and has been on build up drinks for 4 weeks which are not helping. she has had a ...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Since your mother has been diagnosed as NSCLC with lymph nodes and secondary to the spine, this is stage 4 cancer. Unfortunately stage 4 NSCLC carries an extended survival of 2 years and eve n with most aggressive therapy, few patients outlive this period of survival.There are other problems ...
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Question: I report to work at 7.30am. am usually alert and productive till 10.00 when i become sleepy, slowed down and cannot concentrate though am not tired physically, i only feel sleepy till around 1.00 when i take lunch, work for an hour then the sleepiness comes again. Please note that i go to bed at 11.00pm and s...
Hi there ~ What you describe to me is a typical circadian rhythm (day nighttime table) sleep problem. It is quite possible that you feel sleepy after meals as is normally the case. However, sleeping late like in your case and waking up early may result in fewer hours of total sleep time which may result in daytime sl...
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Question: im 54 im having breathing problems im always trying to catch my breath. I can be breathing normal but then i need to catch my breath. My doctor found a Benigne Nodule. Been having cat scans in the last year.... but cat scans keep coming back normal. I also found out that anxiety also causes it. what can i do ...
Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Benign nodules' location, size is of importance to comment about the query. Kindly consult with the scanned copy of the report of CT scan.* Suggestions for better breathing - Deep breathing exercises - Regular walking in fresh ...
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Question: hi sir,gud evng..this is my brothers medical reporthe is 10 yrs oldlast day he had severe pain in his abdomen nearly left kidney......today he consult a doctorhe askd to take ultrasonogram of abdomen testThe test report is as follows:Left kidney:Small 12*14mm simple corticalcyst is seen in interpolar region.M...
Hi. Thanks for your query. Thanks for your reports and history. Simple cysts are common in kidney and do not cause any pain or symptoms until there is internal bleeding. Since your brother is just 10 years old, the cause of pain on the left side of the abdomen can be kidney infection as suggested by mild splitting of t...
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Question: Hi doctors!!! I a;m 26yrs old i have recent result of my sperm analysis: TIME RECEIVED: 8:00 AMTIME LIQUEFIED: 8:50AMABSTINENCE: 5 DAYSTOTAL VOLUME: 2.4mLCOLOR: PEARL WHITECONSISTENCY: SL. VISCOUSPUS CELLS: 4-6/HPFmLMOTILE UPON COLLECT: 50% -------NON MOTILE:50%AFTER 30mins: ...
Hai, i will comment on your semen report. Liquefaction time -50 minutes (normal -within 30 minutes)- it indicates infection. TOTAL VOLUME: 2.4mL- (normally 2to 5ml)COLOR: PEARL WHITE-should be grant it is normal.CONSISTENCY: SL. VISCOUS-normalPUS CELLS: 4-6/HTML- pus cells normally not present in normal semen. Pus cell...
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Question: I had an abscess in a upper tooth late last year and had a root canel and put on anitbodics. Yesterday I felt the bubble on the roof of my mouth and sent and seen the dentist today. Took xray and infection still there. Am being sent to an endontics dentist on April 12. Now this afternoon I have a nose bleed o...
Hello, Well, nose bleeding may or may not be related to your tooth infection. As it can be commonly seen. If there is an infection in the upper front tooth. It can co-incidental however if there is repeated episode of bleeding then it needs clinical examination. For re-infection in your root canal treated tooth. You sh...
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Question: Hi my husband is diagnosed with bipolar, diabetes and in his past has used drugs. Recently he became jaundice and his ammonia and bilirubin levels are very high 18. His docs have taken him off most of his meds including depakote and Seroquel. His tests for Hep A B and C have come back negative but his ultraso...
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist. Enlarged liver has many cause like Hepatitis B, C, Metabolic disorders, NAFLD, alcohol intake etc. Although Hepatitis B and C are negative as you have mentioned. It may be due to diabetes also. So I will suggest you to visit a Hepatologist ...
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Question: Hi. I was diagnosed with bronchitis December 1, 2013 and am still dealing with the illness. Ive been on 3 rounds of antibiotics and inhalers and am still not better. How long will this last and is bronchitis truly what i have? I am coughing, exhausted, chills that come and go.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should first consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). In my opinion you are not properly diagnosed, and we should rule out chronic lung infe...
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Question: Hi, 2 days ago I did a home pregnancy test as I was having symptoms. It came up with a faint but clear positive. I took another this morning to be sure and again it came up a faint positive but took a bit longer for results to be clear. Am I pregnant or could the test be wrong. Context: Hi, 2 days ago I did ...
Hello dairy understand your concerning positive pregnancy could be due to1. Done very early in the pregnancy2. Done with diluted urine and Failure to follow instructions properly while doing test3. Chemical pregnancy/miscarriage4. Positive pregnancy test as some time pregnancy test will give false negative testPregnanc...
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Question: Morning, I am not sure ...i slept verry difficult last n ight and this morning my arm feels lame .....but in the past i have been feeling discomfort inmy chest and breast but their is no pain at all.....about a month ago my both my calves swelled up and was tingly but that has gone now ....i stay tired and i ...
Hi there ~I understand your concerns. Insomnia, lethargy, somatic complaints, Macedonia, depression, guilty feelings, stress, hopelessness are all symptoms of depression. There are affective medications for depression. I hope you start taking these medications with the expert consultation with a qualified psychiatri...
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Question: My blood pressure has increased to 151/104 pulse is 65. I ve taken Azor 5/20 and HCTZ (Hydrochlorothiazide) 12.5 for over a year and blood pressure stayed around 125/82. I developed swelling in my hand and middle finger and the urgent care doctor thought it was Gout and put me on Indomethacin 50mg and told me...
Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I carefully read you query. Well, at this moment, I understand, you are on a triple therapy for fighting hypertension. First, the amlodipine, which is a constituent in razor, can cause swelling of limbs, most commonly the ankle area, but there are cases, al...
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Question: Dear sir,My mom is suffering from damage of saliva gland. There is two lumps behind her ear at present their is no pain but doctor inform us in future it would be painful and there is no treatement in allopathy.I want to know is it cancer. Is there any treatement in Ayurved please suggest so we give her best ...
Hello, It is important to make a confirmatory diagnosis of the lumps behind to hear which your mother has. It is likely that those are lymph node enlargement involving the retro auricular group of lymph nodes due to a condition of the parotid gland. If pain is there, and it is present from a few days, then acute infect...
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Question: Can Klebsiella oxytoca by treated with Norfloxacine?My girlfriend age 71 is treated for Klebsiella Oxytoca with Norfloxacine, but after 10 days using it, she has now much pain in here uretra and bladder. Here doctor refuse to give here more Norfloxacine.
Hi. After having gone through the history given in your query, I am of the opinion that your beloved girlfriend seems to be suffering from Norfloxacin resistant urinary tract infection caused by Klebsiella species. The urinary tract infection caused by Klebsiella oxymora can be very serious since the bacteria have a gr...
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Question: MY daughter has found five lumps under her armpits right where you shave and they are hard and the size of marbles. She just had a checkup last week and they said she was ok. She has had ovarian cancer and uterus cancer and lymp nodes, they were all removed about five years ago. But, she has been fine sinc...
Hi, Dear,Good Morning. Thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor online-clinic. I studied your query in-depth.-In my opinion your armpit lumps are not cancerous and have no relation to the Cervical and Uterine Cancers of your daughter.-Cause of the Lumps-These armpit lumps-are the-Chronic fur uncles with Cystic Changes wi...
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Question: i have a 48 year women that says she has a like a electric shock feeling in her heart she fells nauseated but has not pain in the arms or legs and no neck or back pain is it something that needs imediate medical attention or can she wait till morning when she has a doctors appointment Context: i have a 48 ye...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would like to explain that her symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related. Is this pain modulated by body movements?These symptoms seem to be related to musculoskeletal pain, which typically worsens during respiratory movements or body movements. ...
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Question: I had uterine sarcoma and had an emergency hysterectomy 2 years ago My immunoglobulinM,QN,Serum is slightly high, (293) I know this is a blood cancer rare I am looking into D3, IP6, b complex and calcium, magnesium with zinc Is there something I should stay away from or add Context: I had uterine sarcoma and...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. If you had uterine sarcoma which was treated by an emergency hysterectomy and are doing well then there is no serious concern. It is important to get a follow-up ultrasound scan or CT scan of abdomen and pelvis to know if there is any abnormality persisting. If there is no discomfort or pain ...
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Question: My 23 year old daughter has a herion addiction shes using intarvenously she hasnt used in 2 weeks she has been sick for 3 days ( not dope sick i know the difference) and her skin and whites of her eyes are yellow....what could be wrong she has hep c also Context: My 23 year old daughter has a herion addictio...
Assam album. Thank you for posting query at Chat Doctor. Yellow color of eyes (sclera) indicates due to high bilirubin levels termed as "Jaundice". Jaundice can be due to hemolytic anemia, hepatitis OR gall bladder pathology. Your daughter has a diagnosis of HEPA.you need NOT worry. HepC can be cured completely now. Th...
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Question: Just found out that I have a precancerous contidition and the dr wants to do a d&c before my hysterectomy? I have been dealing with painful bleeding for pretty much 2 years non stop. Why can t I just go ahead with the hysterectomy and end my suffering?
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cell multiplications take place continuously in us from birth until we die. This occurs in a programmed and regular way. At times the DNA in the cell gets changes due to many factors in a single cell, and it changes its features and subsequent multiplication of the abnormal cells causes a mas...
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Question: Hi doctor, Im 35 years now i started musturbating when was young and continued that since last year. I have noticed my penis is not getting hard during sex and the skin is moving towards the head of the penis. I have stopped masturbation and need your help Context: Hi doctor, Im 35 years now i started mustur...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. In your teenage, you can masturbate up to twice a day without any health problems. After the age of 20, you can masturbate once per day and the frequency reduces when you grow older and as you have other duties and physical stressors. So blaming masturbation fo...
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Question: my last period was startedon 18 april......during last 15 days i had sex wid my partner.for first 72 hours i took i pill then tried for protected sex by withdrawing penis.from 11 may onwards we have done sex with no protection as it was safe period.my period generaly starts before 2 to 3 days but it is not s...
Hello, In above type of sexual activity, chance of being pregnant is quite high. With Chat Doctor. Here, you need to undergo one blood test for beta Chat Doctor after 7 days to confirm. Early pregnancy test may give negative result. TVS scan gives additional information. Following test report, you need to consult with...
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Question: hi doctor: i ve got my marriage on 2-sep-2011 and gave birth to a female baby by 24-sep-2012.but the baby died aft 3 days,so v r trying for the next baby.i m in the begining satge of pco so my periods als getting irregular and my doctor ask me to tk apcod powder.is tis powder enhance my pregenancy...
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Question: hello doctor i want some information to u that firstly i tell u that my age is 18 and i am always tooth the brush daily but some people said me that the smell is coming from mouth only in night and spread in the room so plz tell me that its this possible and when i meet with frds and relativies they donot say...
Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query, as you have bad smell from mouth in night don't worry I understand your concern this bad breath can be due to poor oral hygiene, deposits like plaque, calculus, material Alba causing bad smell, Chat Doctor. For this I will suggest you to consult dentist and go fo...
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Question: Hi I have been running a low grade fever for over a week now. My temp usually runs about 97.3 and it has been around 99.0. I have been to the doctor and they couldn t find anything wrong. They checked my urine and found nothing and no bacterial growth. So I m not sure what is going on. I am a Type 1 diabetic ...
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you to get tested for typhoid and TB. I suspect the possibility of one from the two. Take the treatment and get healthy accordingly by your nearby doctors advice. I will be happy to answer all your future c...
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Question: Hi M / 37 have had tb (pleural effusion) - resolved suffer from allergic bronchitis - found a enlarged lymph node (under armpit) - esr cbc and blood work done - normal - xray chest P.A normal - on antibiotics to resolve a throat infection . please advise further course of action Context: Hi M / 37 have had t...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Bronchitis needs inhaled treatment. Inhaled treatment is best for bronchitis. So along with antibiotic, you need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). For allergy, oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine...
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Question: Hi. I have been sick the last two weeks (going on three). It started rather suddenly. I went to the emergency room two times and the second time, blood work, urine sample, and an xray of my upper abdomen was done. The doctor said all tests were perfect and it was probably my gastritis acting up again. I m wor...
HELLO DO NOT HAVE ANY CANCER. Throw AWAY THE DOUBT AND START LIVING HAPPILY. SINCE YOUR MOTHER HAVE IBS, YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE OF YOUR EATING HABITS. U MAY HAVE A SIMPLE DYSENTERY AND NOTHING ELSE. BLOODY STOOL IS THE SYMPTOM OF DYSENTERY, PILES, FISSURES, CHRONIC ULCER, IBS....AND MANY MORE. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST COM...
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Question: I am a 61 year old male I believe to be in excellent health. The only surgeries I have had is shoulder surgery. For the past several months I ve noticed a gradual limp with my left leg. It s fine in the morning. As I walk on it, it starts to become weak feeling. Left leg feels heavy, almost weighted down. Whe...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I think from your description of your problem, the probable diagnosis is lumbar herniated disc disease. I suggest you to consult a Neurologist and to discuss the possibility of imaging study of your lumbar column (MR scan). You need plain radiographs of...
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Question: hi, am suffering from tinea on my upper arm, forearm and on groin area. the skin has darkened considerably..pl give me advice about natural treatment and how to get my normal skin color back..there is no oozing, itching or pain and hence went unnoticed for a long time..many thanks Context: hi, am suffering ...
**1. Since case is diagnosed which means you are under regular supervision and management.2. For widespread fungal infections one need to take oral antifungal treatments. [clotrimazole, fluconazole, terbinafine]3. Stay away from the sun during peak hours [11 AM to 4 PM] or ensure a good sunscreen applied on the area to...
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Question: Hi im 17 year old female and my butt has been itching over the past few weeks im not sure exactly when it strted but it has been going on for quite some time. I do sweat alot down there even when im not exercising and somtimes that makes it start itching. It will do it at any givin time without warning so it ...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggests me that you may be having fungal infection which should be confirmed by physical examination. As you have mentioned in your history that you sweat a lot and there is an itching in the butt area. This area is known for fungal infection as the fungus can su...
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Question: crackling lungs I am a thirty yr old female who is 21 Weeks,pregnant. I am having done crackling in my lungs and i can here it When i breathe. I do not smoke, am not sick and have no sob. I was wondering if its something i should be worried about?
Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your problem in pregnancy there is increase in intro abdominal pressure and intro thoracic pressure due to growing fetus .some abdominal contents are pushed inside the thorax.no need to worry this is common with pregnancy if u experience it more and the symptoms i...
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Question: hi.. I am 25 year old girl who is sufferring from sun light allergy. i ve itching on the top portion of my upper part of the hand. Tat too aft that area gets exposed to sunlight. Sun block creams are all a temporaray remedy. Is there any permanent cure for that? Thanks
Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and first I would think of what is known as "Solar urticaria" (itching with rash due to sun exposure). I would like to suggest you as follows:1. Prevention is the best treatment for this type of allergy. Please try to avoid direct sunlight by suita...
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Question: Hello I ve had a persistent cough for over two months now. I have been treated for whooping cough with antibiotics and for nervous cough and/or tracheitis with cortisone , both inhaled and tablets. I have a slight weezing noise when I inhale and a metallic taste in my mouth when I cough. I had an x ray on my ...
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Presence of cough since 2 months with normal chest x-ray and wheeze may due to Asthma. Do you have some sort of allergy? Metallic taste may be due to antibiotics and phlegm production (common during asthmatic attacks). You should consult with internal medicine specialist and should ge...
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Question: Hello iam 39 years old I have 3 kids very healthy beside that 10 years I was diagnose with deprassion I suffer from at for 3 years until they told me that it s biopoler , they gave me litium and celexa and after few week I got better, I took at for 3 years , and then I got preagnant with my baby , we stop the...
HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor You are chronic case of depression. In that case you have to take medicine regularly. If you are not pregnant, in that case you can again start with lithium and any antidepressant. Blood level of lithium should be between 0.6 to 1.1meq/DL. Below that level, it would not show any effect. ...
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Question: I have a tiny bump on the edge of my labia minora that is not really painful but slightly uncomfortable. I had this before, squeezed it and a clear fluid came out. It then proceeded to spread along the edge of my labia and the bumps swelled up and were more painful. I do have HSV2 but none of my other outbrea...
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that your complaint is related to HSV type 2, there is no study which shows teratogenicity of acyclovir, but it is category B Chat Doctor. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ...
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Question: Hi, I developed a lump in my throat under my right jaw. It has been 3 days.I had a pain from time to time in the same area and my doctor said to eat something sour and the pain would go away. Now there is a lump in the same area. What could this be?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The lump near the jaw is because of the tooth infection(abscess secondary to decay. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated, you have to take a radiograph like OPG to confirm the diagnosis. If I am your treating doctor, I would have pres...
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Question: Hi, have hep c ,i have had the early interferon /riboveron,treatment for a year and was non responsive, i was trailed in the pegulated interferon treatment again non responsive,i have a history of depression and was subjected to ritilin treatment at the age of 6-10,during the interferon treatments i was suici...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorHepatitis C the, the virus (more precisely said the particle and not the exact virus itself) of this infection remains inside the body for longer period of time some time the whole life, but that does not show any sign or symptoms, body immune system taking good care of these particles,...
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Question: My Father has fungal infection in left leg , we have consulted many doctors in bhubaneswar . due to infection the skin turns black and thick . He is being treated for more than 5 yrs . Can u suggest some surgery so that the skin will be normal . Context: My Father has fungal infe...
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. A culture of skin scrapping should be done to rule out the causative agent/fungus. In case of suspicion of lichen plans a punched biopsy also should be done. A consultation with a dermatologist will be helpful to diagnose the condition properly and to tr...
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Question: Having heart palpitations (feels like extra or skipped beat) for last two weeks straight everyday more than a few times a day. Never happened before. In the past only getting an occasional palpitation once in a blue moon. After first week of palpitations started getting chest pain or discomfort also in upper ...
Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your problems do not seem to be of cardiac origin as your EKG and other tests are normal. Your doctor may be right that it is due to anxiety or panic attacks. One more possibility could be an overactive thyro...
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Question: hi, on Friday I started pain in my upper right back.At night I started having pain in middle of my chest. I woke up and had to drink water and was able to sleep. some time later I woke up again and couldn t sleep in any way without taking water.I still have both things going on.It still hurts in the back when...
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since your back pain and chest pain is relieved by Chat Doctor. But better to rule out pneumonia first as chest pain deep breathing is seen in pneumonia. So get done chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry much for pneumonia. You are having acute...
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Question: I am 41. Had a colposcopy done 10 days ago with good results but for about five days now I have been having chronic muscle aches in my thighs and mild cramps (almost how my PMS used to be in my younger years)... overall nagging aches...why? Is this normal? I had a colposcopy done about 6 yrs ago with no probl...
Dear friend, I understand your concern, no need to worry, see muscles cramps and pain may be due to many reasons, but most common will be fatigue and nutrition deficiency as you said there was history of colonoscopy so due intestinal erosion the temporary reduction in absorption of nutrients will occur, especially when...
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Question: sir,i had fever for 2-3 days.after 3 days of illness i got my platelets checked and it comes to be 163.now my fever got diminished today.i also got problem in stomach such as pain and hardness.i also feel that i am sweating.do i have dengue??please reply
Hello.I would like to know whether you have any bone pain, severe muscle pain, easy bruising, pain in the back of eyes, or any other issue you have forgotten to mention.the platelet count you mentioned is not very low.platelets go down to less than fifty thousands in dengue.if the fever doesn't subside even after three...
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Question: Hi, i have had some dull chest pain on my left side. I become aware of the pain when a carry one of my children, i have a 3 year old an 7month old twins. I feel the dull pain on the left side of my chest/breast area. It feels to be under the breast area. No lumps . Could this be something serious? such as bre...
Hello dearmastalgia (breast pain) without lump is unlikely related to cancer. Hence need not worry. Mastalgia are of two type 1)CYCLICAL: starts one or two days prior to menstruation and relieves on onset of menstruation 2)NON-CYCLICAL: is not related to menstrual cycle. Cyclical needs only counselling, evening primros...
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Question: My uncle who is 42 was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago this month. I was just informed their are more complications than I was aware of. I was told that the cancer could have possibly spread to other body parts. ( my uncle waited 9 months to remove the cancer) although, i m aware prostate cancer is ...
Hi, answer to your 1st question-prostate cancer mainly spreads to axial bones and lymph nodes.2.the prostatic metastasis to bone is osteoblastic one, which will represent as pain or deformity of bones in later stages. Anaemia can also be a feature.3.if the above symptoms are present then definitely you should be consci...
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Question: I ve been having trouble with my legs swelling up, trouble breathing and some chest pain. I had a paracaditis surgery in 2011 because they said the sack dried up around my heart. The family dr. sent me to a heart dr. and I went to see him. He wanted a echocardiogram done so I had that yesterday. Before we got...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having congestive cardiac failure (CCF). Uncontrolled hypertension can cause CCF. And the most common cause for CCF is coronary artery disease. So when patient is diagnosed with CCF on 2D Echo, we need to rule out coronary artery disease first. And to rule...
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Question: yes please ... my girlfriend just recently went on the pill after child birth ... child now 16 months old. She has been dealing with alot of stress and not sleeping very well now she called me from work to tell me she is feeling dizzy and light headed and has been for about 4 hours. what can she do ?
His had gone through your query. Need to relax. Analgesic like paracetamol help to reduce headache. It is stress, and it can be reduced by making certain lifestyle modifications. Some natural ways to treat anxiety and daily stress exercise, meditationRelaxation like deep breathing and hyperventilationProper sleep and h...
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Question: How quickly do we have to administer Anti rabbies vaccine after a dog bite? Is there any time period for which we can delay. For instance if the nearest vaccine is around 300 km away can we wait for 12 to 24 hours for the person to get the vaccination?
HAI, the earlier, the better, depending on the wound site, extent.your supposed to take antirabies vaccine with tetanus injection as early as possible not more than a gap of 24 to 48 hrs. Emergency of the injection depends on the, immunization/vaccination status of the dog, pet or stray dog, dog observation after the b...
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Question: ok - my mom, 58, recently had was is classified as a mini stroke. She has surgery about 12 weeks ago, and the stroke happened within the last 6-8 weeks. They are trying to pinpoint. However, now she has horrible stomach pains after eating. Some say that a stroke can bring on pains in other parts of the body. ...
Your mom might be already on antiplatelet (esprit) after ministroke. In such condition, stomach pain after eating can be due to:1. Gastritis2. Peptic Ulcers another possibility can be1. Mesenteric artery ischemia it is Abdominal seizure, it should happen without any relation with food. I suggest for her to undergo USG ...
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Question: I constantly bite my lower lip when eating. Its very painful and I would like to knnow why this is happening. One thing I would like to mention that it strted happening after I had three back teeth pulled and two upper front teeth cracked. Could my teeth shifted thus causing this to happen?
Hello thanks for consulting at Chat Doctor. You can blow air with mouth closed.so that your lip and cheek gets away from the sharp teeth surfaces.if empty extracted space is there, teeth tends to move into those spaces resulting shift in occlusion.please have a consult with an oral physician for a check-up and treatmen...
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Question: Last night, I got a mysterious pain in my hands, both in the lower palm area. Also, I ve lately noticed strange feelings in my back beneath the skin, and itching at the surface.The last part seems irrelevant to me, but they might be connected. I dunno. Context: Last night, I got a mysterious pain in my hands...
Hello, Thank you for contacting me at "Ask a Doctor". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. Your symptoms are very nonspecific, and it is very difficult to give you a true clinical impression of your problems. From the sounds of it this is probably something very minor and will resolve spontane...
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Question: I have a small thumb sized lump on the front of my lower left leg. Half way between my knee and foot. It is jut to the left of my bone, and I can only feel it when I crouch down and put pressure on the leg. It doesn t hurt, but I have been having shin splint lately. Are they related? Could it be a tumor?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some hematoma formation healed with fibrosis or some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. You should go for ultrasound study. If needed go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take tre...
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Question: Hi, my name is Stephanie. I had a cataract removed August 26, 2014 and a Tecnis multifocal IOL put in. The surgery was successful but I am experiencing huge halos at night around any lights. I have not driven at night since the surgery. I am 60 years old and it is vital to me to be able to drive at night. The...
Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, intolerance to bright light could be pretty common after cataract surgery otherwise it may not cause any other symptoms, as a matter of fact ophthalmologist takes the best decision for the patient which lens is better, removing lens may not be the option neithe...
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Question: Sir i m myself a medical student. I showed may dermat but al r giving various xplanation.i m havin recurrent infection and palpable not at al painful mass such as deposition of collagen like a scar tissue near mandible.it is sm mass.please help me it affects cosmetic status of mine Context: Sir i m myself a ...
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In some patient collagen deposition is extra abnormally. I suspect same in you. The only problem to your problem is applied steroid cream over the wound area. Whenever you have even slight injury you should start a...
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Question: i had a extopic preganice last year and i only have 1 tube but it is damaged,wot are the chances of having a baby. Context: i had a extopic preganice last year and i only have 1 tube but it is damaged,wot are the chances of having a baby.
Hello Natalie;welcome to Chat Doctor If you lost one tube due to ectopic pregnancy still you can get pregnant with the remaining one tube the only thing should be that the remaining tube should be patent. So please consult a Gynecologist and get investigated especially get a HSG done to see that the tube is patent and ...
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Question: hi there, I have extremely thick blood due to excess fibrin, I have had an ISAC panel done at Esoterix to confirm, now we have very low testosterone even though I am taking 20 mg of sublingual DHEA and testosterone with Chrysin, my first two ISAC panel blood tests clotted with an anti coagulant in them, Dr. D...
Dear Don, There is no much literature on increased fibrinogen with low testosterone level, which leads to increased risk of thrombosis. I have not seen any such case so far. Blouse is not recommended in any of the guidelines so far. There is a study stating that when supra normal doses of testosterone was given to norm...
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Question: just had a stent placed in the left side of my heart in a vessal that was 98% blocked but my right coranary artery that was 100% blocked was not touched because the risk was higher, don t understand why both blockages were not cleared, can you explain?
Hello. I understand your concerns. I can only assume the scenarios when a totally occluded (blocked) artery is not opened. In my experience, there are several reasons we do not open a 100% blocked artery. In cases of a remote myocardial infarction, which was caused by a totally blocked artery, there is no benefit of op...
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Question: My girlfriend who is 25 was experiencing chest pains about a month ago. When she went to the doctor they did a CT scan which found a mass in her chest. They sent her to a surgeon who did a medianoscopy. Her lymph nodes were swollen but the biopsy came back negative for cancer, TB, and sarcoidosis. The only th...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Fungal spores on biopsy from mediastinal lymph node is seen with histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is fungal infection of mediastinal lymph node. It is chronic infection. So treatment is also prolonged. In my opinion, she should start amphoteric B and...
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Question: my x became increasing abuasive to me it started verbal then ended up with him going to jill but, the effects 4 and half years have on me is painful. he would call me all the nastiest names when he could not get his way, felt and acted as if I owed him the world and I was my own reason for him abusing me. wou...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. From the given symptoms, it seems that your ex is troubled with some behavioral disorder or personality disorder. Proper assessment and diagnosis is required for treatment and cure. Please consult a psychiatrist. If you still need my assistance in this regard, ...
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Question: I am female, aged 50 years. I exercise regulary and weigh 120 pounds.Today I have experienced significant pain in the left hand side of my chest that worsens with deep breaths or forward bending . Once I felt the urge to sneeze, and the pain become very intense. It has lasted now for 6 hours. I take daily hy...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your pain is associated with movements of chest wall, so musculoskeletal pain is more likely. But better to first rule out heart related pain because you are having hypertension and post menopausal age. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both these ar...
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Question: I was diagnosed in 1984 with Hep C via biopsy . My SGOT/ SGPT have most always been slightly elevated. Just recently a cyst was discovered on the back of my tongue just over the clif with another suspicious nodule next to it. The cysts will be removed and nodule biopsied April 19th. The ENT doing the surgery ...
Hi ADN welcome to Chat Doctor. Thyroid disorder shouldn't be related to your LFT except in some autoimmune disorders or after using specific Chat Doctor. . It is much more possible that Hepatitis cause causes it. Hepatitis usually has phases in which your symptoms and liver enzymes from time to time show aggravations a...
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Question: Im 21 years old and have had chicken pox. I feel like I have them again, I first thought that I was allergic to something but the bumps arent going away. They are on my stomach, legs and feet now and have been spreading/Ive been getting more over the past 2 days. I also have a fever... I do not have insuran...
HiT hanks for your query at Chat Doctor. I understand your concern and situation. It seems like you have acquired viral infection. But usually the infection are self limiting and resolve within a week. You must visit the physician and get mammogram and serological and molecular tests to rule out certain common viral in...
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Question: i was bitten by a dog around a year back. i took all the 5 doses of verorab. 20 days back a pet dog non vaccinated scratched me on my hand & blood came out. i again took2 doses of rabipur (0 & 3). but after 15 days the dog died. idont know the reasons of its death. Do i need to take more doses of the vaccinat...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you was bitten by a fully vaccinated dog one year back for which you have taken all the shots of antirabies vaccine and once again you were scratched by a stray dog on your hand which led to bleeding from the site. According to WHO you were categorized into Re-Exposures and you should ...
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Question: hello doctor, A spot is detected in the lungs area of my mother her age is 55 years We have gone through various phase of tests, that are 1) X-Ray 2) CT -Scan Impression:CECT chest reveals hetrogenously enhancing mass lesion involving right lowe lobe with subcentimeter mediastinal lymphadenopathy possible mit...
Hi. Metastasis/primary lung tumor and infective lesions such as granulomas(tubercular). Hence, a histopathological diagnosis is essential to determine the plan of treatment, since the treatment will not be the same for both these conditions. So the biopsy is necessary. Other test that include the blood counts, contour ...
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Question: hi doc, my name is synn, im a female and currently 28 years old. Im suffering from a back pain since february and i have been consulting a general doctor, he said is a common backache wihout any disc slip symptons, hence i consult another doctor again and he said it is because of the tight ligament and claime...
Hello, Thanks for writing to us. You are suffering from what we call the industrial backache. The first step is to ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working on the computer. Take frequent stretch breaks and Chat Doctor. Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight. Do not lift heavy objects, es...
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Question: do certain parts of the brain affect different functions like for instance walking and balancing is on part of brain? and talking another? therefore if youre diagnosed with multiple lesions is it directly related to the area of the brain the lesions are located?
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Yes, it is true that different parts of the body are responsible for different functions. Neurology is based on finding the possible lesion in the brain, based on the neurological deficits encountered during the neurological exam. This is also called topical diagnosis, becaus...
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Question: Hi I had an endoscope 5 weeks ago and becme very unwell after it with a high temp and cough then two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Bronchopnuemonia in my right lungI was given two antibiotics which I finished last week and steroids which finished yesterday. The cough finally stopped last week but I have a re...
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. There are two possibilities in your case. 1. Pain can be due to spread of pneumonia in left side.2. Coughing can itself cause musculoskeletal pain. So better to get done repeat chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal or reso...
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Question: DEAR SIR, I M RISHABH DUTT FROM DIST. YAMUNANAGAR , HARYANA .. SIR .. MY SISTER HAS A DIFFERENT PROBLEM . SHE IS IN 19 YEARS. BUT 1 OF JANUARY SHE FELT A LITTLE PAIN IN HER LEFT LEG , & WE RUB A GEL. AFTER SOME DAY SHE SAID MY LEFT LEG IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY . WE TOOK HER TO A FAMOUS HOSPITAL OF OUR AREA (VE...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that your sister has suffered serious neurological illness and is currently disabled. Moreover, a proper diagnosis ha not yet been made. In a young girl like her, the possibilities include multiple sclerosis and vasculitis. If you can upload her MRI brain and MRI ...
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Question: hello, I have been to a few doctors about an anal rash that itches ans burns. I have been cleared of STDs. They tooks a skin craft to test if it was an std but didn t test past that.I ve been given antibiotics and told to use jock itch cream. Doing so didn t help. I also was told to use hydrocortizon cream by...
Hi, thank you for putting up your query on Chat Doctor. As per your history, you have a fungal infection called Tina corporis.my treatment advise would be:1. Maintain hygiene, wear loose clothes.2. Take bath daily.3. Wash genitals and anal area thoroughly.4. Take a course of cap itraconazole 100 mg twice a day for 7 da...
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Question: yes please. I have been suffering from bad breath for years. However, it occured to me that I used to be interested in analingus and now my breath smells like poop. what bacterica could have caused this andwhat if any antibiotics could I ask my Gp to prescribe?
Helloi have read your query. Bad breath or halitosis is often caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes inflammation and gives off noxious odors or gases that smell like sulfur.it can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Smoking or chewing tobacco-based produ...
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Question: I have a lump in the inside of my right upper arm. Swelling and tenderness have been present for over two years. I ve been ultrasound for clots and etc, nothing. What do you think it could be? I also have a small cyst in my left breast. any connections
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have cyst in breast. It can be some benign cyst or fibrotic disease. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of breast cyst. If ultrasound suggest nothing in your arm then no need to worry. It can be some muscle mass. ...
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Question: Hello Sir, My cousin was diagnosed with brain TB some 2 months back.She was admitted in Alleppey Medical hospital and her condition worsened over the period of time. TB tests were conducted with no positive result. Thereafter, she was moved to Chitra Medical Hospital, Trivandrum and her samples were sent to N...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. The eyes are vital organs, and it is important to treat any condition threatening eyesight immediately. TB is a condition that can present with unique symptoms and involvement of the vein supplying the eyes is rare. Since a brain surgery was carried out, it is possible that the doctors took m...
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Question: hi..i m 26 yr old.n i have hypothyrodism..in may month periods also not came n had unprotected sex on last may(30)..still periods didnt come..15 days early..used a kit..it gave negative result.but today kit gives a positive result..i m confused with my periods activity..i dont want a child now...so plzzz sugg...
Hallow Dear, Your first test reported negative, probably because you had performed it too early. Now that your pregnancy test is positive, you are pregnant. If you do not want to continue with this pregnancy, you may terminate it with medicines. You can use Tab. Mifepristone followed within 24-48 hours by Tab. Bisoprol...
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Question: HI, when i was 6 i was diganosed woth diabetis. My whole life i have been short tempered, i cant finish what i start, no matter how hard i want to or try to. I cant pay attention in class for long, even when I have full intentions of doing so. But in spite of all this, I am on the A or B honnor roll every qua...
Dear-thanks for using Chat Doctor. You might have ADHD due to what you described at school. Patients with ADHD have average or above average intelligence, they do very good at school but fight with concentrations problems, making them have low grades sometimes due to this. Diabetes does not have any relationship with t...
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Question: hi my sister has bowel,lung liver and stomach cancer is 50 years old has gone on driver last thursday and was taken in st johns hospice on monday she apeared her usual witty self but day after being in there she has been drifting in and out of sleep her life expectancy was 6 months but that was up in january ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has bowel, lung liver and stomach cancer. Treatment is very difficult with multiple cancers. She may have multiple metastatic cancers. So its late stage disease and no treatment will cure the disease. Only symptomatic treatment and palliative...
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Question: hi , yes im a 28 year old female and have been smoking for 11 years i quit yesterday due to a slight wheezing when laid down which ive never had before also i have like a dull aching that rotates around my rib cage , could this be to do with my lungs? thankyou
Hi. I can understand your concern. Yes possibility that it is due to your lungs.Don't worry, you will be alright. It would be advisable for you to get a chest x-ray done. If it is normal then get a PFT done which will tell us how much your lungs are functioning and what is the effect of smoking on them. Consult a pulmo...
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Question: My mother-in-law is in the hospital with hemoglobin level 5, high iron, low vitamin B-12. They ruled out leukemia and lymphoma but they are concerned about her blood tests and said she could have "any number of bone marrow disorders" and want to do a bone marrow biopsy. What are the possible disorders?
Hello, I couldn't establish any diagnosis with the information you've provided but I'll share some thoughts with you about her condition. Very low hemoglobin values in an otherwise fairly stable patient can be caused by low vitamin B12 values. Vitamin B12 is necessary for blood production. Without B12 the red blood cel...
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Question: I have a long history of treated hypertension but recently my blood pressures have been high in the morning (150/100) but better as the day goes on (122/80). I take Lisinopril 20 mg and Atenolol 25 mg in the morning. Should I worry about this? Does it make any sense to divide the dose and take some medicine a...
Hello, You spaced out medicine, like take lisinopril in D morning and atenolol in the evening. Try to avoid to stress. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according yo...
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Question: I am a 24 year old male using vicadin for my severe tooth pain until I get a root canal tomorrow. I have been using it along with an antibiotic for about a week. My problem is every time I have sex I get a major headache before orgasm. Could this be due to the medication since I rarely use anything for any al...
Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In Short: Your medication may not be the causeExplanation: Since you have toothache, that may be causing you headache. Or else if you are having headache only during orgasm, then its normal as many of the males get headache during or after ejaculation. It is of vascular origin an...
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Question: Hi, last weekend i got two pimples on my upper arm that were very itchy, so i started to pick them and intill they bled and got bigger. My mom noticed it so she gave me her some type of fugal cream to use and it only made the pimples worse because more grew on my arm. then today i found two on my stomach, one...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is possible that the lesions may be either fungal infection or impetigo which is a bacterial infection that can spread. Some persons may have a combination. Impetigo needs to be treated with oral antibiotics and fungal infections require treatment with topical agents for 2 to 3 weeks...
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Question: My nine year old daughter has had a cough since October. She has been on steroids, antibiotics, albuterol, delura, mucinex. Nothing is working and she is coughing up thick mucous. If you listen with a stethoscope she has wheezing in her lower right lung on inspiration but a chest xray shows normal. We are ver...
Since you have already gone through a lot of oral medications, please consider switching over to inhaled medicines. These will be very likely to work. Inhaled steroids will also be needed as we need to prevent her from getting these attacks. Please visit asthma.uk site for more details on how to control pediatric asthm...
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Question: I am suffering from major tailbone inflammation and tenderness. It has become increasingly more painful the last few days. I recently flew overseas and was on a plane back for about 8 and half hours maybe it is just irritated? I have been taking Motrin every so often and icing on and off for 20 minutes. It do...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is necessary exclude possible nerve damage or an infection in this region (including abscess). That is why, I would recommend performing a careful physical exam of the region and a CT scan, to exclude the above-mentioned possibi...
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Question: I have had a rash all over my body,itching,swelling of legs and feet and hands,steriods make symtons go away but as soon as I,m finished with meds the rash and swelling come back ,the bottom of my feet are really scaly now I have been to skin specialist they can,t find reason for this nothing shows up on skin...
Hello, Thanks for the query, you might have developed acute urticaria. It is an allergic condition. Anything including food, cloth, change in climate, pollen etc. can cause urticaria. You need to find out the cause. Treatment can be with oral anti histamines. Steroids like prednisolone are also helpful but cannot be us...
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Question: Hi, My husband has glioblastoma brain cancer and is on alot of meds; seizure, blood pressure, chemo, blood thinner, steroid. He was YYYY@YYYY phospha 250 neutral tab because his potassium level is very low. Is this safe to take with all the other meds?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Glioblastoma multiform is stage 4 brain tumor. Treatment depends on size, location and spread. In general radiotherapy is the treatment if surgery is not possible. Yes medicine for blood pressure, seizures, and blood thinner are necessary. Consul...
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Question: Hello doctor , ive been battling anxiety and depression since i was 18 that started because of a very bad reaction and experience with marijuana. I took medicine when i was 19 and went to therapy when it was at its height and It helped and really calmed down and i didnt have very many scary and confused thoug...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your question... Many substances of abuse, like alcohol, marijuana cocaine, etc. are associated with different psychiatric problems. You have not mentioned if you are still continuing to take marijuana or if you have started again recently after quitting. If so, then it is like...
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