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Question: Test Name HSV 1 IGG, AB HERPESELECT In Range Out Of Range Reference Range Lab TBR HSV 2 IGG, AB HERPESELECT 0.14 0.00-0.89 INDEX Interpretation -------------- Negative Equivocal Positive TBR Value ----- 0.90-1.10 1.10 This assay utilizes recombinant type-specific antigens to differentiate HSV-1 from HSV-2 inf...
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is the virus that causes cold sores around the mouth and also can cause sores in the genitals. Type 1 tends to live near the mouth and type 2 tends to live near the genitals, but they can live in either place. The symptoms are usually burning or pain followed by a sore which can look like a...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type My son has developed a dime-sized soft moveable knot on back of his neck by the hairline? He has been doing some strenuous running in cross country-could this be the cause or should I have it checked out?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some enlarged lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia or some soft tissue tumor like lipoma. He should go for examination and if needed go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accord...
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Question: Hi, I have taken an injection of cortisone to treat anaphylaxis from antibiotic and after one month I had the same attck from another antibiotic then I mad liver function teste after one month from the second injection and I found iT High Is it from this 2 injections?
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. Steroid injections are known to cause such liver changes and abnormalities in liver markers, so this is not uncommon. In most case there is no serious damage and after few w...
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Question: Sir or Mam,My wife is 32 yrs old n we are married from last 7 years n we dont have a child and day before yesterday we had visited a Dr n she asked for a ultrasound and the report came that she has a complex cyst ,most likely maligntant in her left overy measuring ard 3.5 cm and a ployp n her blood test were ...
HelloOvarian Cyst Complex is a more severe forms of ovarian cysts that are found on the cysts of females. Usually the content of a cyst is fluid; however in the case of ovarian cyst complex the cyst also has some solid content in it which makes it really dangerous. Surgery to remove the cyst or ovary may be needed to m...
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Question: hi, i m a kidney transplant patient.years back i had been operated on testis & had removed my right testis.because of which there is no production of sperms in my left testis. doctors suggested me to take fertamid 25 or lycobel od.which one should i take & which one is safe for me ?
Hi, The certain contain camphene content within it. This tablet increases your FSH and LH. So your sperm count increased. It is to be prescribed usually when serum Testosterone is low. The label contain multivitamin tablet and can be taken off no other specific cause found. So both having a different mechanism of acti...
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Question: My 10 week old has been having what appears to be bloody stools for 4 weeks. Stool sample was taken to lab and found negative for blood??? Stool was found to be high in fat. Bright red substance is definately there in nearly every bowel movement. What could this be?
Welcome to the ChatDoctorI have gone through your question and understand your concern. If the poops are negative for blood or RBC, the red color on diaper can be due to rate crystals. Rate crystals in urine also give an appearance of bright orange or red similar to blood in diapers. This is a normal finding and is man...
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Question: I am married for 6 mnths now.I am 27 yrs old. I did not have much menstrual issues in the past years. But last month i had my 10 days delay in my period and again now it is 16 days now but my period has not yet started. Please help me on this. Is this my pregnancy or any hormonal issues. If this is not pregna...
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion there are different causes for irregular periods like:-1)Thyroid abnormalities.2)Polycystic ovarian disease (POD).3)Overweight or obesity.4)Stress.5)Anemia.etc. So all the above causes should be evaluated by getting done physical examination and necessary investigati...
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Question: Hi my age is 55 male wieght 82 kg height 5.6ft. I took erythrodar thrice daily for 3 weeks to treat burning in urine and possible prostatis. prostrate slightly enlarged. I did my blood test right after the erythrodar antiobiotic course. My SGPT is 356 SGOT is 270 and alkaline phosphatase 117. Is it due to thi...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor .... I have gone through your query.... Following can be possibilities .....-erythromycin Chat Doctor. So if hypersensitivity to gluten containing diet like rye, wheat etc. then celiac disease can there, and it can lead elevated enzymes.USG, complete LFT profile with HIDE scan might...
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Question: I have pain initial in my right Knee that is slowly growing to right shoulder and hand. I think it will be related to do witChatDoctorputer/laptop usage. I am doing my physiotherapy and just started putting the neck belt. I am worried, should I do some additional test or take some medicines?
Hi, as mentioned by you, about your symptoms it is prior needed to have a thorough assessment of you. Also, getting treated symptomatically will provide temporary relief in the physiotherapy department. Also to understand the root cause of injury is more important for the better help in the future to avoid any workstat...
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Question: Hi Doctors, This is Ahamed aged 31, Male, suffering from lower back pain. MRI shows Diffuse disk bulge at L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels mildly indenting the thecal sac with mild abutment of bilateral existing nerve roots. Doctor prescribed me tablets for 10 days and advised to take rest( Not to lift any weight or be...
Dear; thanks for using our service, I read your question with care and will give you my advice. First, you have multilevel disc problem witChatDoctorpression of the canal. That is why you have back pain. The oral medication can help, but rest is very important too. Not only to avoid bending and lifting weight but also ...
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Question: Last night, I had sudden stomach and lower abdomen. I have never experienced the pain before, and it was almost unbearable. I started to become dizzy and thought that I would faint. The pain worsened when I tried to move, go to the toilet and stand up. This morning, my stomach still aches, but the pain is not...
Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. Based on what you refer I can say that you suffer from colonopathy. To treat this disease you should take proton pump inhibitor medications. But, before starting the treatment you should confirm the diagnosis. To do that you need ...
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Question: 12 yr old super fit girl having high temp 39+ for past five days. Many bloods done, both while having fever and not, chest xray, sugar levels, MRI, urine testing, throat swab, spit swab, nothing at all wrong. So do you have any idea what else could be causing this....in first two days she also had 4 fainting ...
Hellos you mentioned that all tests are normal, so hormonal imbalance is the main cause (because her age is 12 years and puberty may the reason i.e. hormonal change and this is normal, not a cause of concern).2nd reason of such cases may be stress or anxiety or tension (maybe of study) . So in my opinion there is not a...
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Question: Hello, I am a 53 year old African American. 4 months ago I have been experiencing chest pain so I went to the emergency room they ran tests on me ultrasound stress test on me, the Dr told me my heart runnig 35 cents my left valve is not working good.so here referred me to a specialist and put me on a whole lo...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having cardiac disease. And most probably coronary artery disease. Risk factors in your case are1. Heart function is very low only 35%.2. Heart rate very high (tachycardia)3. Age more than 30.4. Recurrent left sided chest pain which is radiating towards lef...
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Question: I have lupus S.L.E. which has caused a rheumatoid arthritis in various joints of my body, knee and elbow replacements were necessary. The latest is my Cervical spine, In February 13 I had Anterior decompression and fusion of 4 vertebrae C7 - C4 and synthetic discs. My C1 - C3 are already showing signs of dete...
Good evening sir. Well I really doubt the diagnosis of SHE here as SHE never causes joint destruction. It can cause various joint pains and occasional swellings, but never destruction. You may be having an overlap of SHE with Rheumatoid Arthritis, but Rheumatoid Arthritis is the disease which can be very destructive if...
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Question: hi I have a pink bump on my face that has been there for the last two months .now I m getting little red single bumps that itches on my belly and back that comes and go with in a hour my big toe is now swollen but the swelling is going away after 3 days Context: hi I have a pink bump on my face that has been...
Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Possible causes of red itchy bumps :1. Allergic reactions to personal care products :think once have stared any new soap or skin care products. Paracetamol in sunscreen cause reaction. 2.eczema. Found anywhere on the body but most commonly found in the back knee, elbow crease. 3...
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Question: Hi Doctor, I am 31 year old,married 10 month before. my report detail. volume -7 ml ph - 7.5 sperm concentration - 17 million/mlrapid progressive : 29 %moderate progressive : 41 %sluggish motility :00%Immotile : 30 %Total Motility :70 %Total Spe...
HelloYour semen analysis findings may indicate low sperm count and excess abnormal morphology sperms. You may need clinical correlation and few investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, ultrasound of scrotum. Sperm count is low. Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml. Normal morphology sperms are...
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Question: Its been 2.7 years of my marriage...trying to conceive frm 1year...my husbnd was in touring job but nw frm 6 7 mnths he hs chngd his job nd nw its nt touring..last year I got my periods late 15 20 days nd severe backpain...I got tensed bcz my periods r always regular..went to doctor..urine test negatve.doc.su...
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your last year status with Chat Doctor 70 suggested pregnancy, but UPT negative is contradicting it. Did you get done any investigations after it, how was your periods after that episode? Get done one USG abdomen and pelvis once and tell us if there is any problem and also about your p...
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Question: Not sure if I have an umbilical hernia or not; saw my internist today and she ordered an ultrasound which Im having in a few days. She thinks its either that or possibly some sort of cyst. In the meantime, would flying on a commercial flight across the country possibly make it worse?
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. No ultrasound scan is not necessary to diagnose umbilical hernia. A good clinical examination itself is enough to diagnose it. But sometimes when the swelling is too small, then the doctor may have doubt regarding the diagnosis and m...
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Question: i have been experiencing dizziness, nausea and blurred vision for several years. It is worse around 3 am best in evening. Getting incapacitating. Had MRI to rule out MS. Lesions in brain but not spine. Neurologist thought it was normal 52 yr old brain. Saw an ENT, did all the tests. No answer. Quality of li...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully read your question and understand your concern. You should know that blood pressure fluctuation can cause these lesions in the brain. They are related to low blood flow to the brain and damage to the small vessels. Migraine can also cause similar troubles. For thi...
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Question: Hi, I am 35 years old male, i ve been facing itching problem from last 6 months, Before the itching starts I feel acidity very badly. i ve been to several doctors so far nobody have had able to diagnosis my problem, i have done my full body test and all of them were normal. To get temporarily relief I am havi...
You are having generalized pruritic. There are many causes of generalized pruritic. But in your case, no cause is still found. All investigations are within normal limits as you said. If no reason, then it is idiopathic or psychological origin. You avoid stress, anxiety and worry. Keep the body moist. No soap. Cotton c...
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Question: My son aged 12 years is suffering from Asthama he is taking startline puff as and when required in addition Montair 5 mg has been advised.For the last two years we are doing this .He is getting relief by medication but should he take continous medication or as and when needed.Alternate therapy like Homeopathy...
Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your sons history and would like to know details about his symptoms' life nose symptoms, sinus symptoms, skin symptoms, eye symptoms and asthma symptoms, aggravating factors, seasonal factors, etc. At present, from your given history, I would like to make sugge...
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Question: I am a 47 year old heterosexual white male in fourth stage kidney failure due to IGA Nephropathy. For around 3 weeks now, I have had an irritation in my butt crack from my anus upward. It has begun to bleed just a little bit and I was wondering what I can do to alleviate this problem. Context: I am a 47 year...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI appreciate your concern the problem that you have could be edematous lesion and nothing to take anything with your kidney failure, in my opinion it would be good to see the dermatologist for the conformation of diagnosis, as such you have renal problem suggesting any medicine without ...
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Question: Hi, I have had chronic knee pain that was recently made worse by helping a friend move. Previously I could treat with ice and compression. I am a reasonably fit 55 year old- spin twice a week and lift weights, walk my dogs. Now very bad. Which kind of doctor do I see- surgeons answer the question with surgery...
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you as your age is 55, it can be suspected that there might be possibility of degenerative changes in the knee joint due to weak and tear. Also, you do weight training this might lead to compression on the joint soft tissues and wear and tear as well. Taking an MRI of th...
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Question: My husband and I have tried sex and our main concern was to get me pregnant. But whenever we had sex I see that he is not able to insert it properly and I have heard that it is painful. So kindly suggest as to how much of penis has to be inserted inoreder to get me pregnant. Context: My husband and I have tr...
Hello dairy understand your concernPenetration up to vaginal introits/entrance is sufficient to become pregnancy. But more the deeper penetration, more chance of pregnancy. Penetration does not cause pain every time. Once penis enter into the vagina easily then chance of the pain is less. Pain could be due to: Vaginal ...
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Question: My husband was pulling weeds under our deck and thinks he got a spider bite yesterday? on his finger, he woke up this morning with his finger oozing and looking like a blister and is now turning a purplish color. Is this serious? He does keep draining his finger
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint due to spider bite there is allergic reaction along with infection at the site of spider bite leading to ABSCESS formation due to which there is discharge and blister like appearance. Your husband should ...
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Question: hi i had a baby 3 yrs ago after being diagnosed with pcos, i dont have the syndrome just the overy problem. i got pregnant naturally and very out of the blue! i was just wondering what my chances of concieving again would be? i did an ovulation test last month and dont think i ovulated? thanx x
Hi, I think you can get pregnant naturally becaus4 occasional ovulation occurs in PRO. But there is no surety of that. So, you can take some medicines like camphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection ...
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Question: I get a pain in my chest and my mouth starts building up with saliva. Im 17 and have had this for a long time, I cant remember how long. I dont really know my height and weight, I just want to know possible solutions to what the problem is. I think it is heart burn but never really known. Context: I get a pa...
Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Here your clinical history of acid reflux, Chat Doctor. . Your Auscultation should be done and then x-ray done for primary work up as problem since many months... If specific respiratory cause found than treated accordingly If you are having acid reflux problem as mentioned in history than...
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Question: I had my gallbladder removed on Jan 25 2012. After being released I had blood work done. I received a call on Feb 15, I was told my alt was at 84 and I need to see the doctor. My appointment is on monday but I am very worried. Should I be? I dont do drugs, or drink a lot, no hep. Or jaundice.
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your alt level is slightly high. There are many causes for that. You may have some mild liver insult. It's not a cause of big worry. You just consult your doctor and go for complete liver function test. Then if needed to take treatment acc...
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Question: HI my mother is 52 and she has been put on dialysis . her creatinine levels are 5-6 and have no diabetes or high blood pressure. People have recommended ayurvedic or homeopathic treatment for her rather than dialysis. She has gone under dialysis 3 times but mentally not able to accept the fact and thinks its ...
Hello At the outset, I wish to say that I am all Allopathic specialist - and I do not know about other systems of treatment. I will not comment. From our point of view - the only alternative for dialysis is kidney transplant. Dialysis itself is a temporary - an arrangement until transplant. She MUST continue the di...
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Question: Hi there,I have been having some sharp pains in my chest, on Tuesday I was told its Pleurisy, I am now on my 3rd day of anti biotics but still in a lot of pain which I believe is getting worse. Also I appear to have a rash on my chest (as from today) is this normal ??
Hello! Thank you for being wit Hus on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern, and would like to explain that for pain relief you need to try any anti-inflammatory medications, like naproxen, fetoprotein, etc would recommend a careful physical medical examination coupled with eventual chest X-ray study to rule in/out th...
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Question: Ive been a hairdresser for 8 years and past few ive been suffering with lower back pain but more recently the top as well with cold shooting pains.i work 9 hours a day 6 days a week.any suggestions to help ease the pain?ive exercised,applied heat,applied cold,rested,massaged nothing helps
Hello, It is my privilege to help you, I have gone through history, your profession has led to this problem. Prolong standing with abnormal posture of the body as led to this severe lower back pain. What ever the medicine you take it will be for shorter during of time. I would advise meeting a Spine specialist for thro...
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Question: doc,please healp me! i used to be strong and energetic,had strong heartbeat that makes me xcited of what im doin.i can say that my heaqrt n mind coordinates so well,.but now after that palpitations that i feel that lasted a month and more,.it left me numb,cant feel my heartbeat, cant feel my xcitement had dif...
You had episode of arrhythmia DAT lasted a month .now the symptoms .guy your heart is not working properly .most probably the EJECTION FRACTION has decreased.it means that your heart pumping mechanism is failing ...the reason is can be the high BP or the arrhythmia itself or anemia or your thyroid may be troubling you ...
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Question: Hello doc,I m suffering frm epilepsy.At start, doctor advised me to take levera 500 2per a day.day by day it became 4 per a day.sevior seizures are controlled bt still its thr as absence seizure.now my doc prescribed me epilex chrono 300.If once i ll take this medicine then would i have to continue this for t...
Hi, First, the patient with epilepsy can stop taking the medications after two-year normal EEG and there is no symptom during this period. If the EEG findings still occur, or you have the symptoms you cannot stop the medications. If you cannot tolerate the side effect s of the medications, you can ask your doctor about...
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Question: I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart this year. I do take medication for stress and high blood pressure, and I suffer with Rhuemtoid arthrithis, and take medication for this also and IBS. At one time I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE and also type 2 diabetes. Context: I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart th...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. An enlarged heart, often referred to as cardiomegaly is commonly a result of high blood pressure or hypertension. Do not worry. I would suggest you to - Avoid oily, spicy food-Restrict salt intake to - Avoid smoking and alcohol-Avoid sweets- I would sta...
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Question: i sprained my ankle 5 weeks ago. I try to stay off it and my job is a sitting one. I also wear a wrap to secure the ankle and help with the swelling. I originally had an xray that showed no break and I iced it and kept off the foot for a week. However, the ankle swells quite a bit each day and if I stand too ...
Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise doing MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time, you can continue us...
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Question: hello doctor i have mvp in my heart my father dead early 50years his age by heartattack.i have thyroid also and high prolactin and i am taking medicines for thyroid 100mg daily and for prolactin cabgolin medicine twice a week.some times i feel my heart beat is slow and my left hand full paining i scared becau...
Hello thanks for posting here.I have gone through your complaints. First when you say slow heart beat we need to confirm whether its really slow or u feel that way. For this you have to measure count your heart beats or pulse or alternatively take an EKG, when you have such symptoms. It can be counted by placing two fi...
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Question: Good Day.A friend of my was diagnose with terminal cancer. The doctor said the cancer spread very quick. It is being tetected in the left side of the brain and behind the left eye. It is also in her lungs and back. Can it be cured or stopped and how long will she live. Thanks Context: Good Day.A friend of my...
Very sorry to hear about your friends' illness. You have not mentioned the site and type of primary cancer which has now spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body. It is stage 4 disease. Stage 4 cancer is generally not curable (other than in few cases like lymphoma) with dismal prognosis and limited survival. Th...
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Question: Hi Im 28 years old last night for the first time after eating my dinner I went sit at my computer desk and after a Lil while I started to feel really hot and my hands and feet started to sweat and also I couldnt breath easy and my eyes was trembling and I felt like I was going to faint I went and check my BP ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to urgently visit emergency room because possibility of stress related symptoms is more. At your age of 28 years, heart diseases are less likely. You are having financial stress, and you are improved with antianxiety pill, so possibility of...
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Question: i m having current in my right side of chest which goes up to my mid. fingure of right arm .there is no tikling no numbness and it happens occationaly but is bad please help? i m 28 years old..hight is 56 ft and weight is 59kg.i suffer from high prolactine levels but proper medication has been started..cabgol...
Current sensation usually occurs due to some nerves' problem. Do u have any neck pain, trauma to NEC, diabetes etc we need to run some test like x-ray cervical spine app and lateral view to look for cervical problems. I would have run some test if These are negative to detect the cause. I would have tried tab pregame 7...
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Question: BEFORE MY MOTHER DIED. WE TOOK HER TO ER FOR LEFT LEG PAIN WHICH HAD BOTHERED HER FOR A WEEK. THINKING IT WAS JUST A CRAMP. I MASSAGED HER LEG AT ALL HOURS. AFTER TALKING WITH FAMILY DOCTOR. HE TOLD US TO TAKE HER TO ER. AT ER THEY FOUND THAT HER BLOOD COUNT WAS LOW 5 AND THAT HER PLATELETT LEVELS WERE CRITIC...
Hello and thanks for your writing in. I understand that this must be a very difficult time for you. I know it can be very frustrating to come to terms with the fact that your mother passed away despite being admitted in a hospital for a month, a bit unfortunately did not receive proper medical attention and care. I com...
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Question: Im 23 years old and only have one functioning kidney (on my right). Due to scarred tissue my left kidney does not work. I have pain in my left side when I urinate, but my specialist has said this is normal. However, it has become more frequent in the last few weeks and today I have pain in my left side when I...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your anxiety.First, if your left kidney is non-functioning, you cant feel any pain in it. If the left kidney is non-functional, then it should be removed. The non-functioning kidney can get infected and affect the right one. So consult your Urologist, and ...
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Question: i am brushing my teeth with sensodyne whitening toothpaste{ with potassium nitrate ans sodium flouride as the min ingredients and my 8 month old swallowed a bit of it... now she has a husky voice and it gets worse everyday... will she be okay.? she is cranky the whole day after that and lasts for 2 days... he...
Hello there, Thank you for posting your query with Chat Doctor, first, I would like you to see a pediatric/general dentist who can show you the amount of toothpaste we should use for kids under 3 years of age as they cannot spit into the sink while tooth brushing.Toothpastes contain fluoride in them which can cause ups...
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Question: Last two nights my child woke up with quivering bottom lip, mouth full of saliva,unable to speak and in a trancelike state for several minutes until he becomes aware of his surroundings. He tries to speak but cannot and after several moments when he can it is garbled sounding. His lip quivering is not control...
Kindly mention age of your child. Is he attending school?These episodes are recent - speak with him if he has some bad Chat Doctor. Reassure him. Child may not open up in one go. Spend some time with him to find what is happening in his life. If he tells some things believe him and let him know that you truly believe ...
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Question: Hi, for about 2 months, i have been having rashes similar to mosquito bites on some particular part of my body, mainly the upper arn, back on my thigh, back, buttocks and sometimes in my lower legs. This seems to happens especially at night and very rarely during the day.The worst part is the constant itch. I...
Hi thanks for writing here. You are having nighttime itching which is not relived by cetirizine, it may suggest scabies, but it has to be confirmed. Go through following points which will give you a clue for diagnosis. 1. See whether there is itching on your palms and soles because adult scabies never involves palms an...
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Question: I ve been diagnosed with a couple things such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorder. I ve noticed a lot lately that I m having a hard time telling weather or not I m dreaming. How often it happens is increasing. What is it? What do you suggest I do?
Hi. I had gone through your query. Sleep disturbance or insomnia is common in depression. It is one of the main symptoms along with mood variability. Depression can be treated witChatDoctorbination of medicines that improve depression, anxiety and insomnia. Medicines like Escitalopram/sertraline and paroxetine can help...
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Question: My two year old daughter and I were recently hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia. We also both had low levels of potassium. Mine was low enough that they gave me potassium thru IV. Is this common (low potassium) when sick with pneumonia, or should I follow-up to see if we, under healthy conditions, have low...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, pneumonia can cause low potassium level. Pneumonia actually cause septicemia (blood stream infection). And this can affect kidneys to excrete more potassium. So pneumonia can cause hypokalemia (low potassium). And yes, you should check potassi...
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Question: hi i am 30 years old married woman with 165 height,69KG weight,married before 6 month but not to be pregnant,menstruation is regular 30 day cycle.i consult a gynaecologist and she gave me foli next tablet and waiting for my next month period,if period continues she adviced me to check tube block Context: hi ...
Relax.every person is different.sometimes only treatment is to relax, wait and try correctly. Try to love with your husband from d14- 18 days of your period. You can wait for another 6 months before getting investigated. If you are in hurry than go for tubal patency test and if tubes are patent go for ovulation inducti...
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Question: Every year, I get an annoying cough that can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. I waited it out the first few times before going to a doctor who told me it was a postnasal drip. I took the nasal spray he prescribed me and it disappeared after another week. This year, though, I picked up some new ...
Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. Following are the possibilities:1. Allergic Bronchitis.2. Bronchial Asthma. I would advise you to get investigated, before we discuss the treatment, since you have already taken a lot of medications. ...
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Question: i am a 26 year old female and i have a throbbing pain in my upper abdomen..i went to the er today and they said i have bronchitis but i know theyre wrong...sometimes it comes every minute and sometimes it comes every hour...i have no appetite whatsoever but my stomach is swollen and i constantly feel full Co...
Hi. You may be right. But in occasional cases there can be a referred pain from the lower lung / pleura. You have to undergo X-ray chest and X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position and ultrasonography to determine the cause. Get another opinion of another Doctor to get a clinical diagnosis. And a prescription for...
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Question: Hi. Around the end of August I ve been feeling pain in my lower back. This happens when I m laying on my stomach or sitting for about 2 minutes. The pain only stops when I lay on my back. I recently went to the doctor and he prescribed Cataflam. I ve been taking it for 2 weeks now and there is no change. What...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. If not improved with first line treatment then go for certain investigations like CBC, fbs, ppbs,b12,calcium,d3,urine, thyroid profile. X-ray app/lat. Of lumber region is also required to find out the local cause. Take nsaid with muscle relaxant. B12,d3,folic acid, calcium,l-arginine and other s...
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Question: My friend was cleaning out their water cooler and let bleach soak in it. I didn t know and drank from it. I swallowed three or four gulps before I felt it. I m pregnant and I was terrified. I immediately puked. What risks did it have to my baby. Is there anything else I can do Context: My friend was cleaning...
Hello, thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for your query... I understand your concern. By knowing your history you swallowed very small amount and diluted bleach. So it is most likely you will not have to face any serious complications. Most probably your baby will be completely safe. But bleach is corrosive.it can injure...
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Question: Hi Been having pain in the back on the lower left side.radiates to the front lower abdomen. Also have been having some slight painful sensation followed by sensation of heat in vaginal area along with a feeling of pressure in the vagina. when bending down and pressing on the left abdomen with thighs firmly f...
Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood the problems. You have a pain on lower left back, radiating to the front lower abdomen, pain and heat sensation and pressure in the vaginal area, on bending down or pressing on the left abdomen. The post probable causes can be: Pelvic pathology - Ovarian cyst w...
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Question: Yes, i have had problems with high blood calcium, fluctuating up and down over the years. Have had a parathyroid issue, had a small tumor removed, non cancerous. Read something on the internet that said you should not take calcium supplements if you have high blood calcium. Would like to know your input on th...
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your calcium level is high and its due to parathyroid problems. You should not take any calcium supplements. Calcium supplements should be used only in low blood calcium level. So you should not take it. Hope I have answered your question, i...
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Question: i have had diabetes for 46 years and here recently i take my regular dose of insulin but when i go to eat lunch my blood sugar is to high so i can t eat lunch i eat 2 cups of rice crispy and that s is i work hard and usually that brings my blood sugar down to low but now it doesn t matter how hard i work , my...
Hello Steven. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your message. I can help you. You need to understand that diabetes is not a static condition. It is an ongoing condition. The insulin need would rise gradually. Sooner or later, the dose of medicine being taken has to be modified. This occurs because the capacity of the pancr...
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Question: Hi I fell about three weeks ago and it hurts to sit which is to expect, but just recently noticed that the pain is coming from a lump or swollen something that is hard, next to my anus. It hurts to touch and iI have to sit just right. It is only on one side. What could this be. Context: Hi I fell about thr...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have hemorrhoids (piles). You should go for per rectal examination by general surgeon. Chat Doctor. Take high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. Local anesthetic gel like Xylocaine can be used for pain relief. If medical treatment does not...
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Question: SIr, my mother is about 50 years of age and she has been suffering from severe headache behind the left ear and severe neck pain since 25 days and seizures as well. She was fainted for 15 minutes and nerve cramps occurred. The CT SCAN of brain has shown CALCIFIED GRANULOMA IN left lobe. Please suggest the bet...
Dear Shankar, The calcified granuloma is the most probable cause for your mothers seizures. As far as the granuloma itself is concerned, it in all probability does not require an operation to be removed. The treatment is with anticonvulsant medication which are to be started. The headache is unlikely to be caused by t...
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Question: As an athletic 57 year old, I play competitive tennis 4 days a week and I run 3 days a week about 3 miles. Within the last 3 days I ve had ear pain ( throbbing ) and lightheadness on and off during the day.. My doc cleared out the ear wax but it didn t help. It just pulsates with pressure. Today I played tenn...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The headache pressure and ear pressure may indicate that you have a sinus congestion (which can be caused by pollen) and possibly an ear infection. The use of anti histamines, decongestants and possibly medication for an ear infection, if present, may be needed. Mucinex is not known to ...
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Question: My 85 yr old mother is having severe neck/shoulder pain along with headache, shivering, and complained of being very cold. Could she be having a stroke?? We have been dealing without a lot of stress talking about a retirement center for Alzheimer s - so last few weeks she has been very stressed.
Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of cervical nerve root there can be pain in arm shoulder and head.Also, there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication like gabapentin can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoi...
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Question: My 5 1/2 month old daughter has a whitehead pimple lookin mark on her left nipple. It is red, swollen, and feels like a lump is inside. It doesn t seem to bother her or cause her to run a fever, but it is warm around the area. What could this be and what should I do for her?
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultatio...
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Question: Hi, My name is Batool. I got married in january 2014. I had been trying to concieve since six months. Then we went for fertility tests of my husband and mine too. My FSH, TH and Serum insulin reports were normal. In my husband s first semen report (gap of sexual intercourse was 5 days) the total sperm count w...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Semen analysis results can vary with the amount of semen ejaculated and the time between masturbation and analysis. This can cause a lot of difference as mentioned by you. The normal values for semen analysis reappearance: normal Volume: > or =1.5 mL pH: > or =7.2 Motile/mL: > or =6.0 x milli...
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Question: I am 27 yrs old with kidney pain. I have had blood in my urine and kidney infections for 3 months now. I have been on two different antiobotics and I drink 64 ounces of water a day. No caffine. I also have a history of reflux, and kidney stones. I had an IVP and CT done and it shows a stone in my left kidney....
Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! I believe you may be passing out some kidney stones (small fragment) thereby causing pain on the flank area and sometimes in the abdomen at the lower qua Chat Doctor. You may need to do an urinalysis to check for blood and to rule out UTI. A ct SONOGRAM would be the...
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Question: I want your help and valuable suggestion for my father s treatment to make decision about treatment by plasmapheresis . Case History: On 26th Dec my father hospitalized after 2-3 vomiting , fever and motion at my native (Madhya Pradesh) in CHL-Medical center ( Hospital affiliated to CHL- Apollo Hospital Indor...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor .ADAM is a desalinating disease of central nervous system characterized by abrupt onset of neurological system preceded by infection. The goal of treatment in ADAM is to arrest the CNS inflammation as soon as possible. High dose corticosteroid are the first line of treatment, however pl...
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Question: A close friend of mine is in hospital following surgery for a type 1 aortic dissection. he was transferred from intensive care after 9 days to the cardiology ward where hes been for a week. He is now suffering from a regression in mental capabilities. Unable to speak properly or understand what is happening t...
Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that a wide range of behavioral symptoms may occur following surgery, including depression, hallucinations, true psychosis, mania, and impulsivity. It can be called as ICU Psychosis that is a temporary condition and can be treat...
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Question: hy i am darmesh suffering from copd , my problem is regular cough , fatige and breathing conjetion. i am enable to work since last 6 months and have symtoms since last 12 years when i was 28 years old , i started smoking at early age at 14 year , i left smoking 5 year back but no improvmentplease advise Cont...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, you are having uncontrolled COPD. COPD needs multidisciplinary approach. First get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will...
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Question: Hello. Thank you. A new neighbor, very nice Vietnam vet. Looks like walking dead. Not one sign of meat or fat. Bones on face all protrude. Bones under butt checks are all there is. He informed me today he has hepatitis B. I dont know about B, but its contagious! This man goes to V. A. Hospital. He goes also, ...
Hi;It looks like your neighbor has a serious malnutrition along with an uncontrolled chronic infection (hepatitis B) for a long time. He must be thoroughly evaluated for active hepatitis B infection and its long-term complications (liver damage, malignancies, concomitant hepatitis C or sexually transmitted diseases etc...
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Question: HelloI have had a cough for 2-almost 3 weeks now.the phelgm is gone and i dont cough very often but when i do it hurts my heart.its not my lungs, its specifically the area where my heart should be.im worried it might be infected chest/lung, but if its just bruising from coughing too much then how do i get bet...
Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question yes it can be chest infection or a lower resp tract infection earlier cough was productive with yellow sputum then it was infective it is now associated with chest pain u need to get a chest X-ray and rule out any disease like pleural effusion, tb, o...
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Question: Hi I am 31 years old now, I have a son who is 4 years and he is diagnosed to be asthmatic. I am asthmatic since 20 years. If I have second child, will that also be asthmatic ?
Dear Patient, I totally understand your concern. As far as Asthma is concerned, its mode of inheritance is polygenetic, that means, more than one gene is responsible for inheritance of asthma from parents to child Chat Doctor. This certainly puts the child in a higher risk group for asthma. But this DOESN OT mean the ...
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Question: my symptoms are (as diagnosed by my doctor) degenerative arthritis, sinusitis, forgetfulness, sleep apnea. steroids do not help, and inflamation does not happen. my doctor has all this in my records, i am wondering if they have overlooked a link between all of it. always being tested, but no diagnosis for cau...
Hello, Your symptoms could be related to arthritis and depression caused by chronic disease. The forgetfulness could be related to depression or the sleep apnea. Coming to this point, I would recommend using a CPAP device during sleeping if the diagnosis of sleep apnea is confirmed by polysomnogram. If this does not he...
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Question: hello I have had pain on and off high up in my abdomen left side especially if I curl up in chair or sitting. Feel queasy with it. Its a dull pain but I have to undo anything around my waist to ease it. It can give me back pain. If I press on area I cant find the exact pain area seems deeper inside. Im 70...
HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorYou need proper clinical examination and investigations. There may be various reasons for pain. You need investigations like routine hologram, RBS,LFT, Lipid profile, urine RE/ME, Ultrasound of abdomen, upper GI endoscopy, CT Scan can be done if needed. Investigations will exclude m...
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Question: I am having severe pain in my right leg from hip to calf...Keeps me up at night. Have seen an orthopedic doctor 3 times with no improvement. Had cortisone shot in right hip, put on motrin, and muscle relaxers. Not a real big pill person. then say it MAY be bursitis but I have mentioned 3 times that I have lum...
Hello, The location and movement of a pain give clues as to what is going on. And It's usually pretty obvious if it is the joint or the muscle or the butt or the hip joint. There can be irritation of the sciatic nerve with nerve type pain the goes from the back down the buttock and down the back of the leg. There can b...
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Question: How long before I can exercise after an open cholecystectomy? I had my surgery last June 5, 2010. I am now trying to jog but can I already lift weights or what kind of exercise can I do since I do not want to gain weight since I lost weight after the surgery.
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. We recommend rest for 3 weeks and then low intensity sport can be started for next 2 weeks. After 4.-5 weeks you can do all exercises as before unless there are complication...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with non Hodgkin s lymphoma, low grade b cell. I have been treated with mabthera x4 infusions. I have one abdominal lymphoma, diagnosed by a scan. what do you think my prognosis would be. I had an extremely low haemoglobin count, but now it is the best its been. I feel healthy. Context:...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Usual five year survival for early non Hodgkin s lymphoma is 70-80% if regular follow-ups and chemotherapy is taken. Life expectancy with standard treatment is more than 5 years. So if you are following regular health check-ups and chemotherapy regimen than life expectancy and p...
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Question: Hi Sir My wife is pregnant for 4 months now and her hepatitis b is in active state. the test done day before yesterday counted 250, but the normal figure i suppose should be 0.05. Can you please tell me the seriousness and if it is curable and won t harm the baby? If yes, also please suggest some hospital (Go...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Mr. Reimann am I assuming your wife is in infective state because all the necessary blood reports have not been uploaded. Infective hepatitis is treatable, but there is a risk of transmission to the newborn. Please consult your local physician and gynecologist to determine the treatmen...
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Question: Fell hard on my knees. Left knee didn t hurt much at first, but pain is getting worse. Knee to ankle is slightly swollen, and I get a painful burning feeling around my shin. Pain is worse when I first stand up. Pain also gets bad if I stand on leg too long. Context: Fell hard on my knees. Left knee didn t hu...
Hello, As you had a fall directly over the knee, there might be inflammation in the knee joint due to ligament sprain. You should immobilize the knee and use hot water fermentation, keep it elevated over a pillow while in a lying position. This procedure will help to reduce the pain as well as the swelling. In case i...
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Question: I have had a hoarse voice for 3 months and a pain in my mid to upper back (feels like my lung) for almost the same length of time. The pain is now unbearable in my back and the last few days have experienced pains running down the tops of my arms. I am also starting to get the same lung pain on the left. Con...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Hoarseness of voice with chest pain can be seen in many conditions, but the common causes are1. Lung malignancy2. Endobronchial tuberculosis3. Lung abscess4. Phoenix nerve palsy with recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (vocal cord paralysis)So better to consult pulmonologist and get...
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Question: Do you know any doctors who are familiar with the peho syndrome. My boyfriends daughter of 5yrs has peho but becuase it s such a rare desease there isn t much information on it. I m curious to know if we have a child that our child might be born with this syndrome as well. Context: Do you know any doctors wh...
Hi...coming to your query directly - PESO syndrome might have an - Autosomal recessive inheritance. For you to be clear I will explain what an autosomal recessive inheritance is - a characteristic or condition that appears only in individuals who have received two copies of an altered gene, once copy from each parent. ...
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Question: I think I might have skisafrenia but I don t know. I ve looked up some signs and causes of it. I related to the fact if having an alternate perspective on life but the line isn t as blurred between that and reality as it seems it would be if I have skisafrenia. In my alternate life it s like a different world...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Please understand that schizophrenia is a mental disease. For a layman who reads the symptoms of schizophrenia, he may think that he has those symptoms, In actuality those symptoms could just be normal disappointment symptoms. M...
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Question: I have a hx of herniated disc L5-S1 and got 2 epidurals 3 yrs ago. Last week I ad such a bad dry cough and accidentally squat on the floor. I had a lot of pain trying to get up and since then Ive been having low back pain left gluteal and leg pain going down to the calf. Does this mean I have triggered the he...
Hello and thanks for using Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. I think you are right, you probably worsened your condition (herniated disc disease). This because after excessive coughing there is a significant increase in intestinal pressure. In my opinion, a lumbar spine MRI is necessa...
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Question: Im a 27 year old female, and Im having issues with my right lower jaw, and the right side of my neck. Im pretty sure its my right lower wisdom tooth thats causing my jaw pain, but, Im not so sure about the neck and throat pain. My neck/throat isnt too painful, just mildly uncomfortable when i swallow. When I ...
Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth. I feel concerned about it, as you have a family history. In my opinion, it's a case of -Gingival Peri-Coronitis with inflammation and Cervical-node lymphadenitis, cuased by the partially erupted impacted 3rd molar-with Trismus-the spasm of the...
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Question: Gamma gt results and date; 294 in Nov 2014, 150 in Feb 2015, 174 in April 2015, 132 in May 2015, 157 in July 2015, other factors are okay as at July 2015 including those that were not okay before. Biopsy result confirmed that i have mild fatty liver. Pls with info on what to do on the fluctuation of gamma gt,...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.GGT present in intrahepatic biliary calculi. So by fatty liver it can affect hepatocytes and so GGT level can high... Do following steps for treating fatty liver. Low fat diet. Use very less oil in cooking and sunflower like good oil taken. Regular exercise. Avoid alcohol. Fruits ta...
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Question: I am a fresh graduate from college. after I graduated I searched job and finally I found it. but the medical results of Xray is that I have a minimal PTB. Is this serious? Can I cope from this disease? Can I still have a chance to work? thank you for asap reply. I am 20 yrs old, 54, 110lbs, I dont have any me...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are not having any symptoms like cough, fever, weight loss, no need to worry about active TB infection at present. Your minimal PTB on chest x-ray can be due to previous lung insult like infection or trauma. This is not serious condition,...
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Question: my hunsband vomited blood last year august and even has blood in his stool.Doctors says its anul vissure.Ive notiecd lately that he passes a lot of wind in his sleep.He also has hiccups contantly and a lot of abdominal pain.Alos his letf leg is staring to swel Context: my hunsband vomited blood last year aug...
This combination of symptoms is concerning as it could be due to serious abdominal problems. He could have digestive problems or even cancer in his stomach or colon, especially with the blood. Hiccups could result from irritation in the digestive tract. He might be having problems with his liver such as cirrhosis. The ...
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Question: Hello doctorI am 27 year old, and recently noticed an extra growth on my anal there was a small one before a bit inside and recently there is a slightly big one on the out side, it does not pain or itches its like a piece of extra meat and I am really worried on what should I do, I have been riding bike a lo...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, There are conditions which can leads to these problems, it can be concluded only after the through physical examination.Some conditions like External Hemorrhoids, skin tag, anal wart and sweat gland enlargement can present with these symptoms. So you require physical examination to confir...
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Question: Have a hx of sinus tach n take Lopressor to control. Had flu 3 weeks ago, then secondary infection, still having aches n low grade fever yesterday. Took Tamiflu, then Levaquin and Prednisone for a week. Went back to dr. today n told it was bronchitis. Having inspiratory wheeze, bronchospasm, and resting HR of...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having post infectious bronchitis. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (flu). And bronchitis can cause chest tightness, chest pressure and tachycardia. So your current heart symptoms are mostly due to post flu ...
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Question: sir i have urine problem last 3years ..It is not fully stoping after one hour it will come ...what do i do..plz sir suggest me Context: sir i have urine problem last 3years ..It is not fully stoping after one hour it will come ...what do i do..plz sir suggest me
Hi, Nitu, thanks for query. What I understand is that you are having increase frequency of urine, and you need to every hour. From name, I expect you to be a female. In females the commonest cause of this urine infection. The best thing you need to do it, get urine examination, ultrasound of pelvis done after consultin...
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Question: I am a teenager and lately I have been experiencing pains in the center of my chest. At first it was discomforting and shortened my breath a little but the last time it increased and made my chest very tight and made me unable to hardly breathe. I laid down and the pain settled although I was unable to get up...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it is musculoskeletal pain only. As it was aggravated by exercise. But as a rule in chest pain, we have to rule out cardiac causes first. So better to get done ECG for cardiac causes. If it is normal than it is mostly musculoskeletal pain. So try to avoid strenuous...
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Question: I am 47 y/o. I take potassium 2 times a day, and never any cramps or swelling. 15 minutes ago, I was sitting at my desk and my abdomen, back, along with my calf and thigh muscles cramped so bad, I became nauseated. I have never had such intense cramping or pain before, and now I am a little scared. It has sub...
Hi, You may have too much potassium, and taking potassium and/or magnesium will make your cramps worse (magnesium increases the retention of potassium). Sometimes, people on these medications have normal potassium, but still are getting unexplained cramps, even after supplementing with magnesium. In my experience of ta...
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Question: i took a cross check to the face about 2 months ago and ended up getting a whole right through my mouth requiring 10 outter and 6 inner stitches . to the right of the cut is what appears to be a large ball. I went to dermatologist today where he said he thinks it could be a keldoid scar excuse spelling but as...
HI, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, after its review, In my opinion you Your dermatologist in his diagnosis and cortisone injections treatment. What you see an active keloid lumpy red blisterlike lump and not a blister in real terms. Such blisterlike lumps are of active keloid ...
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Question: My knees have ached since childhood-on and off. The doctors told me it was growing pains. I have had an x-ray and blood tests but nothing shows up. I am now 28 and still experience these pains and also in other joints. It seems to be more painful when I am on my period. Ibuprofen helps and paracetamol does no...
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Painful joints can be related to arthritis. I suggest checking the rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. Cold compresses can also be help...
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Question: So I just got diagnosed with a UTI and Im on antibiotics for it.... but now I have very very itchy labia lips and even right inside my vagina... my mom suggested a yeast infection and even the doctor mentioned that my meds can cause a yeast infection... the itching is so intense and I itch it every once in a ...
Hello, From your history and symptoms, your vaginal intense itching may be due to two reasons one is as u suspecting vaginal fungal infection other one is as per your past history genital herpes. You didn't mentioned your age, and you are having vaginal discharge or not. Vaginal fungal infection is common in diabetes, ...
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Question: I have a very active 10 y/o daughter. After any meal she eats she goes right to the bathroom within 3 minutes and has diarrhea. She then becomes extremely pale and weak. It does not matter what she eats happens with all kinds of food. She can drop 5 lbs easy in a week. Peds Dr has already done blood work and ...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastronomic reflux. It is quite common for kids to pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. When some kids take...
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Question: What can cause a sudden change in hemoglobin levels in a 65 yr old man. He is pale, no energy and has lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. His level went from 15 to an 8. He also has had no injury that caused blood loss. He is set for a colonoscopy and a GI study Tuesday. There has been no blood in his stool and had a ...
Hello and thanks for the query, It is possible that somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract that he is having a slow and gradual loss of blood. This can come from ulcers, diverticula, inflamed blood vessels, or possibly from a cancer. This is why the endoscopy is indicated. If the endoscopy is normal - a workup for h...
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Question: I am a 27 year old male. About 61 and 300 pounds. My medical history consists of nothing more than a routine battle with bronchitis about once or twice a year. Ive had surgery on my knee and for a hernia. My question is lately when I ejaculate I appear to be discharging a mucus like substance. There is t...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest, while checking your semen, just check it for its color. As long as it stays white or whitish cream, there is nothing to worry. The thickness of sperm cells vary according to many factors and such variations results in sperm clusters and some thick sp...
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Question: i have chronic strong halitosis and my doctor wants to test me for h pylori. ive been to many doctors over the years and nobody ever mentioned this. i saw several specialists, ent, had tonsils out. tested for food allergies. is this something new. i need help Context: i have chronic strong halitosis and my d...
Hello, Read your query, understand your concern see as you have halitosis there is nothing to be worried so much this halitosis can he is due some reasons which include not having proper oral hygiene, Chat Doctor. You can do is maintain proper oral hygiene, properly brush your teeth twice daily, do chlorhexidine mouth...
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Question: Hi i just had a abdominalpelvic ct with oral and iv contrast and it said Small non specific nodular densitiy in the right lower lobe Colonic diverticulosis Mild mesenteric panniculitis Non specific retrocrural lymph node Can you please let my know my dr is in vacasion for two weeks thanks Context: Hi i just ...
Hello user, Your CT scan report has 2 conditions which need to be treated and might require surgical resection as per your gastroenterologists' advice. The CT scan report suggests you are having some inflammatory focus in a part of your intestine which gives nutrition to intestine, but the presence of lymph node is not...
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Question: What is the symptoms of spinal meningitis. Our grandson went to the hospital this morning. They said he had spinal meningitis then sent him home saying he did nt. Now the hospital called and said he does have it and to bring him in. Now they don t know if he has it or not. He has a fever and aching all over. ...
Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What is the symptoms of spinal meningitis? Answer : 1. Weakness of Limbs2. Stiffness of Limbs 3. Numbness of Limbs and Trunk Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have ...
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Question: My daughter is 10 years and has had her first period two months back, but the 3rd time round, the flow was very very heavy. I have seen a doctor, who has put her on Primolut-nor 10mg - 2 tablets a day for three days till the period stopped and one tablet a day for 15 days. What is this tablet for and how does...
Hi, Primolut contains Norethisterone similar to the natural female hormone progesterone. It is used to treat irregular menstrual periods with heavy and / or persistent bleeding that has no identified cause. During the starting of periods known as monarch, the cycles may be irregular for a few months. The body adjusts t...
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Question: I am on pain management for severe back injuries and back surgeries from being a nurse. approx 8 months ago I had typical blood work done that included lipid panel and everything was with in norm limits. I just recently had blook draw again and trig. were 315!! I also had extemely elevated inflammatory such a...
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Triglycerides of 315 is very high. The medications Neurontin, percent and Zanaflex can all affect liver. Particularly percent can damage liver in high doses. This could be one of the cause of high triglycerides.2. More common cause would be increas...
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Question: Hi. I had my both overies removed and a membraine repaired on my right lower groin 3 months ago. I felt fine for three weeks and started having pain to the right of my belly button about midway to the groin repair. I went back to the doctor who did the surgery and also a surgen . They both said it maybe adh...
Hola. About his pain to the right of belly button;adhesions from the surgery is a possible diagnosis. Another diagnosis to consider, by the location, it is appendix inflammation (but would have other symptoms such as low fever, fatigue, loss of appetite). Your surgeon will decide, but I think it is necessary to request...
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Question: Hi. I have had problems with concentration, memory and irritability for some time now. I am generally healthy and active and have no other major health issues. I am able to concentrate ok at work but have difficulty with studying and exams. I cannot seem to maintain concentration or retain information when st...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are supposed to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games....
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