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Question: my husband has been told that he has arthritis in his foot joint. His shoulder and back have been hurting also. now he has a knot on his finger. he can t sleep with out taking a bunch of pain meds. sometimes that doesnt even help. he can t get into an arthritis dr. until july 22. don t know what to do for him...
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. There is possibility of polyarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have sucChatDoctorplain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest functi...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my daughter amputated the tip of her finger last night and I want to advise her how to care for it. It bled pretty heavily at first but that has not been a continued problem. I want to advise her how to care for it so she will not...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor She should initially keep the area covered to reduce contact with contaminants that would cause infection. The area should be cleaned with an antiseptic solution and topical antibiotics applied. She may need to have it reviewed by her doctor at intervals to make sure that it is healing ...
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Question: Okay I know that your heart Beating means your alive but whenever I relax I can feel a nonstop beating in my heart that goes on for minutes then stops and comes back when it feels like it. I don t know what s going on it s been like this for a week or so, I do take medication. Ridilen (ADHD) and Prozac (anti-...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read your question and would like to explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. But a cardiac arrhythmia can not be excluded only with the information provided. The medication you are taking can be the cause of cardiac arrhythmia, especially Ridden. So I woul...
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Question: My son at the age of 13, for the past 2 months he is suffering watery tools with blood and lower abdominal pain ( right side )----In the motion culture test : culture GROWTH OF ESCHERICHIA COLI , GRAM NEGATIVE RODS kindly give your suggestion and treatment Context: My son at the age of 13, for the past 2 mon...
Hi, Thanks and welcome to Chat Doctor. From your investigation report we can deduce that the baby is suffering from E.cold diarrhea, probably enterohemorrhagic E.cold infection. Antibiotic may be known from the sensitivity report. Ofloxacin, Sept ran, ciprofloxacin may be used empirically to area diarrhea. Sporolac dai...
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Question: my daughter 5 yo, presented two nights @0100 ago w/ acute onset n/v and abd discomfort, her abd was - for point tenderness, rebound pain, or regidity, that continued thru the day, she was afebrile until about 1600 at which point she spiked to 103, I gave her tylenol, the following morning she was afebrile and...
Hi, By what you say I feel that both the kids are having viral illness as it spread in two members of the same family. I will explain to you how a viral illness behaves so that you can be more confident. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is mor...
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Question: I am 68 and in a patient with diabetes, pressure, anemia, where the power of the blood of 9 and hardening of the arteries and installed four networks in the arteries and the work of the digestive tract endoscopy found polyps and Bleed bright red blood from the anus Is appendages turn into cancer Context: I a...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have polyps, and it leads to gastrointestinal tract bleeding and ultimately causing anemia. Polyp can turn in to cancer depending on type of polyp and genetic factors. If possible you should go for polypectomy and histopathological examinat...
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Question: My 11 month old son slipped in the bath last night and banged his cheekbone on the side of the bath I put ice onit and the swelling went diwn altho today he as gt a lump onit with more bruising and the lump feels to be abit hard. I was going to take him to doctor s tomorrow but am I best taking him to the hos...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lumps & bruises in cheekbone. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like hematoma, broken zygotic bone or soft tissue injury. I would suggest you to apply ice pack several times a day, eat soft or liquid f...
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Question: child 9 months oldsuffering from frequent motionsince 4 monthswhatever intake given comes out immediatelyweight loss is thereweighs only 4.8 kg in April 2012 wt was 5.5 kgnow diagnosed as lactose intolerancebaby given only rice kanjeebaby weaps alwaysfeels insufficient feedwhat else can be fed Context: ch...
Thanks for asking I have gone through your question. Your 9 month old child suffering from frequent motion since 4 months, with significant weight loss. And diagnosed as lactose intolerance. And you're giving rice but knee. And baby wears always. If I was your treating pediatrician I would admit the kid for close moni...
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Question: HI, I had a abscesed tooth for a while its on the bottom and its the very last tooth.. but the put me on antibiotics to get ride of the infection and since I started them I was in more pain and was swelling up from the infection.. I went back after 3 days of pain and it not working, the dentist put me on mo...
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query, The swelling, pain and limited mouth opening is because of the tooth infection that has resulted in pus formation spread to involve all tissue spaces(cellulitis). Nothing to be panic, consult an oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated. Meanwhile you need to t...
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Question: my name is Archana,NAMAKARAMULU, Sir MY PROBLEM IS BLEEDING , STOMACH PAIN ,MOTIONS,THESE THREE ATTACKED AT A TIME TO ME ,BUT AT NOW , MOTIONS ARE CONTROLLED, MILD STOMOCH PAIN COMES SOMETIMES, BUT BLEEDING IS NOT STOP AND I AM GOING TO NERVOUSNESS ,AFTER GYNACOLOGISTADVISE, SCANNING REPORT SAYS THAT IMPRESSI...
Hi, how are you today. Regarding the scanning report, you need not worry about mild hepatomegaly with grade1 fatty liver. This is because of slight deposition of fat in liver. Please ask your doctor for blood test called Liver Function Test(LFT).if it is normal, you can ignore fatty liver for time being. Regarding left...
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Question: I have had a cold for over a week now and a bad cough bronchitis like with lots of thick mucus coming out, but now my back hurts on the right side near the shoulder blade. It seems to be worse when I cough or blow my nose so I think it is muscle related. I put Biofreeze on it and that helped for a while but i...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done chest x-ray and Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) to rule out chest infection and bronchitis. The shoulder pain is most likely due to muscle pull due to excessive coughing. Treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilator ...
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Question: Hi, I just got my blood test result and GGT showed 154 U/L, but AST and ALT are normal. Doctor suggested taking Essential Forte N for 2 months. Will this help?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. GGT blood levels may be elevated due to liver disease, hepatitis, gallstones, diabetes, pancreatic disease, kidney failure, alcohol misuse, certain prescription Chat Doctor. The mild rise in GGT that you are having does not need any treatment if there are no symptoms. Proper blood inves...
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Question: My son was diagnosed with a lipoma in the corpus callosum five years ago. Hes almost twenty now. I think in the back of his mind he worries about it. Would it be wise to have this rechecked or is there anything I can do or say to relieve his anxiety?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Lipoma is a benign lesion, grows very slowly and does not metastasis to distant site. The lesion is not dangerous, but its site is very sensitive. Compression of adjoining brain tissue can lead to neurological disturbance. However, development of any complication or not depends on the ...
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Question: Hi my 2 & 1/2 year old boy kid have showing the symptoms of wheezing one week back and it was the first time since his birth, I have consulted with the doctor and advised for antibiotic for wheezing & allergy, I am sure that, this kind of routine treatment not enough for curing this ailment Context: Hi my 2...
Hello. As your child already has wheezing for more than one week, I would consider nebulization with albuterol & oral montelukast. I would definitely advise you to consult a pediatrician who will examine the child & suggest a suitable schedule of nebulization. I would also advise light, warm diet & fluids to the child....
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Question: I am a 28 year old female over weight but otherwise healthy. I suffer from panic attacks I currently became a vegan. My paternal grandfather died if a heart attack from diAbetes. I had an EKG a few years on and blood pressure and chilesterol doctor says are on but I feel I am going to have a heart attack what...
Hello, A positive family history of early heart disease and diabetes puts you at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, even if you don't have other risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Since you are overweight, your chances increases still further. Dos for you.... ...
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Question: What treatment is suggested for a mast cell tumor that was a grade 2 mitotic index 9? The tumor was on his back leg and they were unable to get better margins because of location. Would you recommend radiation, chemo, palladia, or just let it heal? I have a 10 yr old chocolate lab. Just wondering statisti...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Mast cell tumor is aggressive skin tumor. Without treatment, it will surely worsen. The best treatment is unblock surgical removal of involved skin. Since you have unresectable margins, we can try preoperative radiotherapy and chemoth...
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Question: Hello , mt name is Prince. I have a tiresome pain in my upper neck , then it goes to my left part of the back and through my left arm. Its just that i have to always rotate and do all sorts of wild things with my neck to get a relief. Also most of the times when i do these , i hear pop sound from form my left...
Hi! Prince. How long is your pain? What's your occupation? Is the pain constant at all times, or it varies according to the neck positions? Do you sit slouched? Need to find where's the pain originating from. Is it from muscles or a Bros of the cervical disc protrusion. You could meet a Cairo or an experienced Physical...
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Question: I was recently hospitalized for a blood clot in my head that was treated with medication to dilute it because the doctors thought it was in an inoperable position. I couldn t speak, I couldn t walk and I couldn t use my right hand. Now my blood pressure go up every night. Why and what should I do ?
His am Chat Doctor. I have read your query. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible stroke-fFrom the query, I am however unaware whether there was a hemorrhage in the brain, or an infarct. Most doctors use the term clot for infants. So I am assuming it was an infarct. Please...
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Question: Hello, Doctor. I found this Web site on a search engine link after typing in the keywords, Saline IV causes stomach bloating? . My name is Nicole. I was 27 in January 2014 when I experienced very tight chest pain & the sensation of feeling like I couldn t breathe when I finished my plasma donation at a new Pl...
I don't think so. As saline only helps maintain the necessity of the body functions. You can meet a cardiologist for the same and get yourself assessed with possible advised tests. Post that if the cardiologist permits for some small exercises under guided physical therapist kindly do it. It will help you retrain your ...
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Question: Hello, I have a mild case of pericarditus, possibly due to SLE but not yet confirmed. I am a long-time smoker of marijuana, but I stopped 6 months ago as it aggravated my chest pain. I am wondering if marijuana smoking is dangerous if I have a pericarditus, and if Ill ever be able to smoke again? Thanks.
Hi ThereMARIJUANA is habit-forming herb whicChatDoctores with a long list of side effects. If you have succeeded in getting over that addiction from the last 6 months why you want to go back to it. Smoking Marijuana can increase your heart rate by as much as two times for up to 3 hours. That's why some people have a he...
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Question: Can retainers cause sores and bumps to the roof of your mouth? Ive recently begun wearing my retainer again, and I now have a sore from where the retainer was putting pressure on my mouth. I also have a few tiny painless bumps in the surrounding area.
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you are wearing retainer now you have bumps and soreness in mouth don't worry it can be due to retainer causing irritation in mouth or due to nutritional deficiency also You consult your dentist and go for oral examination if your reta...
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Question: Dear Sir, Our Kid, age - 9 yrs suffering from severe fever since last 15 days. Consulated several doctors but no use. 4 days back we have joined him in children speciality hospital. 2 xrays, untrasound scanning as wel as blood test 5 times was done but they are unable to detect the problem. The fever is mostl...
It's bad to hear that your kid is suffering from fever from last 15 days. As u mentioned that all blood reports are normal and child is active when fever is not present in mornings, It suggests most probably a viral fever. But simple viral fever doe snot usually last 15 days, U didn't mentioned your child weight, becau...
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Question: My teenage daughter (14) has always talked to herself. She now says there is a voice in her head that she has created (the voice of an actual friend) who talks back to her. She says she is scared that she is schizophrenic. I told her we would make an appointment with our family doctor. Do I need to do somet...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for posting your question at this forum. We understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor Psychiatry from India. I will guide you about your daughters' health. Whatever information you have given here about your daughter, point towards a serious long-lasting mental illness of psychosis...
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Question: i have been suffering from extreme fatigue for 5 weeks [ hot flushes at night ]. i feel like my brain is in a fog. had blood tests all tests showed nothing wrong physically. in fact i am in very good shape according to the doctor. he said my condition is stress related. how long will it take for this fatigue ...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Yes. Your doctor is right. Most appropriately your condition is stress related and such symptoms are common. You need to take rest. Take a vacation trip to somewhere you love with family or friends you love. Enjoy a week or so at the holiday spot, and you shall...
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Question: I am 56 years old lady. i have B.P, DIABETICS, ASTHMA , TYROIED,MACULAR GENERATION, KIDNEY STONE . I took sonography of my stomach . There is moderate hepatomegaly .with moderate fatty infiltration of liver . .what is the meaning. what is this disease. what medicins i should take. what precautions I should ta...
Hello! Thank you for the query. Enlarged liver due to fatty infiltration can be caused by alcohol abuse or by obesity, diabetes and all others associated metabolic changes. So if you do not abuse an alcohol and your weight is high this is the reason of such USG result. Fatty liver can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver ...
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Question: My daughter fell about 3 weeks ago and landed face first on a wooden bench. She developed a bad bruise which had started to turn yellow. Today it is back to being black and blue again and there is now a hard lump and her cheek has a little dent in it. What does this mean and what should I do?
Hi. Thanks for your query. There are many stages through which a wound healing takes place. Every person's response and outcome to a given injury is different. In case of your daughter, the wound is going through the normal stages of healing and getting hard is indicative of organization of a hematoma. Please give her ...
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Question: i have a strained ligament in my knee and was wondering if heat would hurt i strained it on friday may 30 i slipped down our steps in the rain and it twisted underneat me a little i have no bruising and minimal swelling after the fall i can put weight on it and walk just when i first stand up its light the li...
With such presentations in my clinic, I would first rule out the fracture by doing X RAY knee joint and then ill diagnose. If there is no fracture based on clinical examination ill diagnose the cause, and mostly it should be a ligament injury, if so ill go MRI knee joint. If any tear diagnosed then ill suggest for arth...
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Question: 6yr old c/o sore throat, and upset stomach. Eating and drinking normally, no cough, no headache. Stated she just felt a little pukey but did not vomit. Gave her 7mls of acetaminophen and a children s Sucrets, at bedtime. She is sleeping now. Temp at 2100 was 38.5 and her forehead feels warm to the touch. Shou...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. This seems to be a viral illness - all this is usual. 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 a...
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Question: i have a history of pvc s. had an abblation done for bigeminy for sugar and hormone site - very successful. there is another spot related to physical stress/exercise though that could not be treated. My question today is I am developing a head cold and very suseptible to pvc s during virus, do you know anythi...
Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this PVC and all the inconveniences this as caused you. PVC's are better left alone unless there are symptoms which make you to feel uncomfortable like a failing heart, fatigue, low blood pressure, etc. Should this occur, I am sure it will last only a...
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Question: Ive been sick for 10 weeks since the end of November. Started off with a bad cough, then congestion and now both. I havent missed any work but I run out of energy an am exhausted and today I am feeling really sick, have chills and have no energy whatsover. Context: Ive been sick for 10 weeks since the end ...
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This seems due to underlying respiratory tract infection.* Suggestions for better recovery - Chat Doctor. - Balanced nutritious diet.- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day.- Primary relief with Tylenol (50...
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Question: I am 46 yr old female. weight gain(6o 80 pounds over weight?) due to unsteady on feet and have sloppy gait, dropped foot feet? fatigue and numbness in arms legs and feet. Eye sight/vision seems to be messed up. double vision in right eye--i stopped driving, depth perception is broken. I have dear in the headl...
Hello, Your symptoms could be suggestive of a metabolic or neurological disorder. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:- Complete blood count for anemia-Vitamin B12 and vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency- A brain MRI in order to excl...
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Question: weight fell on my head and from this I have some pain in my shoulder blades or middle of my upper back and depending on the position of my body its hard to take a deep breath. funny thing is before this I seemed to always have pain in back of my neck shoulder and head but now its gone Context: weight fell on...
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. It could be muscle sprain or fracture.2. Get an x-ray of neck done to rule out any fractures. If no fractures, you might require a cervical collar support for few days. Later on physiotherapy and neck exercises are necessary.3. If pain is severe, y...
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Question: Hi I hv been taking lonazep and prodep since 5 years as prescribed by doc ......I stopped I between didnt go go to doc ......I hv been drinking hv mood swings now past 6 months Self medicated and taking lonazep and prodep and suffer from depression .... 2md morning and night with 20 mg prodep......trying to ...
Headfirst of all I would advise you to stop taking alcohol immediately because alcohol is a CNS depressant and taking alcohol with another CNS depressant like benzodiazepine may result in severe CNS depression. Now as you left medicines without the advice of doctor and again you starting taking it again without consult...
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Question: male circumcisionhi my name is cedrick I am a 22 years of age athletic build weighing 180lbs, I am interested in this subject mainly because when I have sexual intercourse with my lady partner I am uncircumcised and always seem to get cut all the time and when getting cleaning seems to get difficult. and the ...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the head(glans) of the penis. Sometimes there's a medical need for circumcision, such as when the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back (retracted) over the glans. Circumcision might ha...
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Question: Hi I have had a rash which started around four weeks ago originally thought they where bites started on my back travelled to legs and arms stomach an chest doc first of all said chicken pox then said scabies used treatment for this and stil not cured not as bad as it first was jus getting random ones here and...
Hi, It could be edematous dermatitis, specifically pompholyx or Delhi Chat Doctor. This condition usually presents as itchy, grouped, vesicles which may coalesce to form blisters. The fingers of hands and toes are favored sites. I suggest you to use a potent topical steroid and antibiotic combination e.g. clobetasol...
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Question: I have just noticed a lump yesterday about the size of a small grape between my vagina and anus, on the left hand side. I have been under alot of stress recently and have lost a lot of weight, and have not had a period for 3 months (I am 42). I am worried that something has fallen down or is now sticking ou...
Hi. Thanks for your query and elucidate history. The lump you described is not a pile, nor it is related to the menses. This looks to be just a boil which has got organized due to bodies healing process. You can help more by a course of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. Surgery is indicated only if it is not ...
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Question: My sister s son is police constable working in Vellore, India. His job profile include warding off accused from the vellore centre prison to court and vice versa. three months back, while he was on his job, he felt uncomfortable and did not know where he was going. could not remember. losing balance while wal...
Hello, He seems to be suffering from brain disease. The underlying brain disease could be ischemia-lack of blood flow to brain or degenerative disease such as dementia. He needs to undergo MRI of brain and detailed neuropsychological assessment. At Nellore, he can visit CMC Nellore hospital and consult Chat Doctor. H...
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Question: my daughter has a runny nose (very runny) and a fever that seems to come and go (worse at night). Those symptoms have been like that for 3 days. Today, she has a rash that disappears and appears in different spots fairly quickly (sometimes disappears within a half hour Context: my daughter has a runny nose (...
Hello, From the information you provided, I think that these are signs and symptoms of a common viral infection. Rash could be due to fever. Therefore, please do the following to manage the condition of your infant:- Apply physiological isotonic water to your infants nose (to each nostril) for 2-3 times a day. This sim...
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Question: Hello Dr, I am suffering from occassional nasal congession and ocassional sneezing. I consulted a local doctor six months back - he gave me flomist nasal spray and said it could be due to allergic rhinitis. I used it for 20 days and again, after a few months, the symptoms are surfacing again. Please suggest. ...
Neuroinflammation of nasal lining membrane is known as Rhinitis. Two type:1 Allergic rhinitis, predisposing factors are House dust mites, pollen, pets, others as smoking, avoid perfumes, hair spray, molds. If possible avoid these. Signs & symptoms are :Nasal itching, watery gonorrhea, nasal obstruction, sneezing and po...
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Question: What would my nursing interventions be for a child who just had a splenectomy? Obviously, I will monitor vitals, ABCs, and assess the site for bleeding and infection. The child is now at a greater risk for developing an infection. Is there anything else specific to the spleen that I should be concerned about?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Pneumococcal infection is more common after splenectomy.Hence, Pneumococcal vaccine shot is a must after splenectomy. They are more prone to infection, any suspicion of infection must be aggressively treated. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask...
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Question: hello, I am a 44 year old mechanic with chronic back/knee pains. I have a narrowing in the L4/L5 area and, sciatic problems there also. I have been taking 10/325 Norco on and off for many years now(under supervision). My problem is that it does not seem to take away my back pain for very long anymore. Is ther...
Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise MRI spine to see for any nerve compression leading to back pain. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS...
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Question: my mother is suffering from leucocytoclastic vasculitis. she is taking wysolon 30mg per day. still she is suffering from pain probably due to infection developed in the wounds which appear to be filled with yellow liquid. is it advisable to take taxim-o for treating the infection?
Hello, Maximo is an antibiotic used to treat infection. Your mother has got this medicine prescribed by her doctor for an infection. Make sure she takes all the antibiotic without missing a does prescribe by her doctor for clearing her infection. Stopping antibiotic and missing a dose will put your mother in the risk ...
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Question: I am 38 and I had an abnormal EKG today. They are sending me for furthering testing, but I was wondering what it could mean. I pass out sometimes, but I have low blood sugar and migranes, which could cause the passing out as well. I am 5feet 7inches and weigh about 125lbs.. Context: I am 38 and I had an a...
Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that low blood sugar can lead to fainting. Anyway, your ECG is abnormal, cardiac arrhythmia should be excluded first. I would like to directly review your ECG report for a more professional opinion. Considering an abnormal ECG, other tests are needed: - ...
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Question: Today my daughter fell over on a hard stone pavement. I heard a crack and her hand started to swell. I immediately put her hand under cold water, but no bruise came out. I am now quite worried as she says her wrist is very painful and sore when she moves it forward it is unbearable. She also cannot stand anyo...
Hello there, after going through your question I might suggest it's a fracture as swelling starts to appear, and she still feels pain and can not stand simple touch. But few points still remain untouched. When did the injury happen?is the swelling has reduced by then?is there movement loss in her hand?what causing the ...
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Question: My 4 yr. old has had a fever for 4 days now.it was only in the morning when she got up.we gave her tylenol And she was fine the whole day. But today the fever Did not go away.we took her to the er.they said she has an ear infection and gave her antibiotics. Now she is sleeping. The thing that worries my thoug...
Hi, since your child has fever for 4 days with sweating episodes and paleness, it appears to be malarial infection. In my opinion some investigations are needed to be done like malarial antigen test, CBC, NS1 Antigen test. You should continue to give adequate liquid diet to the child. These investigations should be don...
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Question: I have a cough , which is bringing up mucus from my throat which feels blocked slightly and behind the nose feels blocked a bit , recently got back from holiday and was struggling out there the last couple days . I am now starting to feel achey aswell Context: I have a cough , which is bringing up mucus from...
Halloween patient visit my clinic with sore throat, nasal blockage, pain in throat with mucus, I advise my patient to take Levofloxacin 500 mg / day+azithromycin 250 mg with pantaloons for 5-7 days (adult dose) . Dextromethorphan as chewable tablet for local relief in throat. Aerosol + dextromethophan cough syrup to fa...
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Question: My husband was effected with dengu on Nov 1 2012.After that his SGPT got vrey high to 300 and he was having sever Belching .If he eats then also he has belching and at other time also he is having belching continuously. After that doctor has prescribed UDLIP 300 and his SGPt came down but the Belching/burping...
Hi there ~ The belching / burping is clearly related to high anxiety levels, and it has been proven in studies that antianxiety medications can help reduce gastric irritation and symptoms that result thereof. I am glad that you have all the testing done for your husband. You need to consult a psychiatrist for your hu...
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Question: I am a 56 years of age male, i have a white spot on my right nipple, it has now been there for around one month and does not discharge, i am very fit, 5-9 in height and 11 stone in weight, i am in Iraq and it is very hot, i wondered if that had anything to do with it! Context: I am a 56 years of age male, i ...
Hello, Probably it will be a fungal infection known as Tina tricolor. Other possibilities are eczema and rarely eczema. It would be better if you attach a picture in the follow-up query. As of now you can apply antifungal ointments like Clotrimazole to look for any improvement. If the lesion persist, better to consult ...
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Question: Hello Doctor, I had to go through an MRI for my sister s kid born a week before. She is 3.5 kg. 2 days back she suffered kind of fix and doctor suggested a MRI. The report impressions list as below, please explain me what does that mean Diffuse hyperintense signals noticed in periventricular region Mild promi...
HelloDiffuse hyperintense signals in periventricular region generally suggests ischemic changes. It may be related to perinatal hypoxia. It is important to know birth history.However, other causes may be declination etc. She may need to follow up MRI. It is important to see progression of lesions. She may need conserva...
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Question: My 22 months girl has a black oval spot under her right foot. Just notice it 2 weeks ago. I am sure It is not a mole. I assumed it was a dry blood under skin from a pinch or something like that. After 2 weeks it haven t change at all, I am worry now. Can this be someting else?
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 consultations...
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Question: Hi, im 2o years old and about 9 1/2 stone. For as long as i have known i have had a very horrible cough and constantly produce mucus with my cough. No matter how much i clear it it will reproduce. Its pretty embarassing for me as i feel i cannot be around my friends for long without coughing. It is indeed gr...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist. By your history and description, possibility of asthma or lung infection is more. Asthma runs in family, and you are having positive family history for asthma. So consult pulmonologist and...
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Question: hi my daughter aged 9 felt sick 4 days ago, high temp and vomited 12 hours later about 6 times, followed by severe stomach cramping 12 hours later and again about `12 hours later severe diarheah with the stomach cramps and yesterday -day 3 her lips became swollen - ihave only been giving panadol and yesterday...
Hello, I can understand your concern. It seems that the swollen lips and upset stomach are different entities that your daughter is suffering from. Swollen lips seem to be an allergic reaction to some allergen your daughter might have been exposed to. Stomach upset can also be an allergic reaction to some food item she...
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Question: I feel quite stressed and have done for a long time. I have a constant tight feeling in my chest, particularly under my left breast and into my left arm pit. A few weeks ago i was sitting talking to a friend, leaned slightly to the left side and got very sharp fluttering type pains where my heart is. These...
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. But, it is necessary to investigate for the possible causes. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a p...
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Question: about two weeks ago I fell and hit my shin pretty hard, there is still bruising there. The thing that is concerning me is that there is alot of fluid build up in my shin area and it stays indented when pressed on. Also there is numbness where I hit my shin. Context: about two weeks ago I fell and hit my shin...
Hello, As there was a direct impact over the bone at the shin area which has very less amount of muscle and more of the fascia there will be kind of swelling and the area will be quite painful. Using hot water fermentation and keeping the leg elevated above the pillow in a lying position should help reduce the swelling...
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Question: I am 17 years old. I have major depressive disorder. I get headaches almost everyday (not my eyesight). I am ALWAYS tired. I do have a history of anemia but whenever I get blood tests now my iron level is fine. I also used to have low blood pressure but that is also fine now too. I am taking pristiq (for my d...
! I have read your question carefully, and must say that it is very well written. From what you wrote and from my clinical experience, I can say that you have symptoms of lethargy, depression, breathing problems (most probably due to anxiety), visual problems. You used to be anemic but now fine. Now, according to me - ...
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Question: Hey doctor so my twin has been having this arm ache in her left arm for 2 days now and she says when she bends it it feels like she is losing the circulation of blood to her lower arm I fear she may have MS please please get back to me I am only really worried about her Context: Hey doctor so my twin has bee...
Hello Thanks for writing to us, There are various patterns of presentation of MS If your symptoms are progressive and repeated then you should consult your doctor again and do require investigation. You can do the Spinal Tap Spinal fluid analysis holds important clues in diagnosis. You can do Evoked Potential Tests for...
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Question: hi , my 7yr daughter was complaning abdomine pain from last 2 week .doctor suggested her drotin srp for pain but its not worked then i started meftal srp. is it safe for her and how long i can give it to her.her ultrasound reports are normal. pls.tell what are the other possiblites of this pain. . Context: h...
Hi.7 years old child and has pain in abdomen for 2 weeks-The probable diagnosis is a lymph node mass / worms/ enteritis / typhoid to name a few. Since ultrasonography is normal, I suppose there are no lymph nodes. Other probable reason are worms-give a dose of deforming. I hope she has received a course of an antibioti...
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Question: Ive had the implanon/nexplanon birth control for a little over a year and all of a sudden started bleeding. I ve been bleeding for two weeks now. Three weeks who I started feeling weird. I can smell everything. I m always nauseas, can t stand the smell of hot foods. I was wondering if there s any chance I cou...
Hi Hope this message finds u in good health. I have gone through your msg and understand your concern.it may be due to some sort of hormonal imbalances or variations in the body, though there may be other reasons as reclothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Take multi vitamin and calcium supp...
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Question: yes sir this is s.m karim i have disc prolapse before 20 years and had surgery in dxb but after 2 years again i had pain started before 2 years i took mri it was shown that i had l3-l4-l5and s1 problem dr advised me to do surgery what is your advise Context: yes sir this is s.m karim i have disc prolapse bef...
It depends on the severity of the disc injuries. But the rule in general regarding the spine is to keep surgery only as a last resort. Try everything else first: physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, medications, etc. Then only if things remain unbearable then consider surgery, because the outcomes of spine surgery s...
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Question: I have a recent dx of a lumbar disc protrusion (L3-L4) with an associated annular fissure that indents the ventral thecal sac and produces canal stenosis (AP canal dia. 7mm). This is pretty significant isn t it? And should be treated as something of importance? I also experience numbness, tingling and intermi...
Hello MRI findings indicate degenerative changes in lumbar spine. At L3-4 level, there is inter-vertebral disc herniation which is indenting thecal sac, and it is causing central spinal canal stenosis. Your neurological symptoms may be related to disc prolapse. Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefit...
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Question: Sir, I am having minor swelling on the left side of palatoglossal arch. It is persisting for over three months. whenever i eat cold things like ice cream, or spicy food it gets more inflamed & start curing very slowly but never completely. I have gone for medical checkup but nothing worked. please help me out...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Usually swelling on the palate occurs due to spread of infection from the tooth into periapical tissues. A thorough clinical as well as radiological evaluation of the affected area is necessary to rule out the cause of infection. Pus has to be Chat Doctor. If there is deep caries of...
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Question: Hi my mum has immense pain when she walks in her 5th metatarsal bone area on her left foot, she has been laid off by her doctor as well as physiotherapist, she s had no previous injuries whatsoever and she also has diabetes due to her weight and stress due to the loss of her brother, any help???
Hello, As your mother is diabetic and has the pain of food I will advise to first control the blood sugar levels by medical prescription provided by the planetologist. Along with thing start doing exercises as it will help reduce the blood sugar levels, improve Muscle strength, improve metabolism and reduce weight as ...
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Question: Hi Doctor, my uncle has stage four pancreatic cancer. He has had fluid drained from his lungs. I believe he needs to have this procedure done again. He also has constant dripping from his nose and eyes, is this related to the fluid buildup in his lungs? If so is there anything that can be done to provide ...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Sorry to know that your uncle has stage 4 cancer pancreas. Unfortunately the survival of a patient in this condition is from 6 months to 2 years. Since he is under treatment, it is possible that his immunity is low and that is why he is getting infections. The fluids in his nose and eyes migh...
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Question: Okay, i had the Implanon implant, the date went out a month before i went to the doctor. They didnt give me a pregnancy test, but they did insert the Nexplanon. I ve been having pregnancy symthoms, Maybe it s just in my head, i do have a 3 year old, so i have been through it before. It does have me worried th...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Implantable contraceptives like the Implant and Explain, even though they have expiration dates, are effective for even a few months beyond that date. This is because the manufacturer is required to post an expiration date that is actually earlier than when the device truly becom...
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Question: Hi My father in law is a renal carcinoma patient. and they have suggested Votrient (800mg). He was ok with that drug but for the past three days he is complaining that he is having a very bad back pain . when we called the doctor they asked him to take spasmoproxyvon , Pan D tablet and Digin. Please do let me...
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor, In case or renal cell carcinoma, metastasis in bone specially in the spine is most common. So, the back pain you told is particularly a bone pain. Spasmoproxyvone is a Chat Doctor. It does not have any effect on pain causing due to disease in bone. Now, in this condition consult with you...
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Question: Since the beginning of breakfast this morning, I have had an intermittent fluttery, pulsing movement/twitch just beneath the bottom of my ribcage, slightly to the left. There is no pain, only an uncomfortable sensation. Occasionally, I feel out of breath. This has been continuing for about an hour, now. My pu...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Arrhythmia can cause Fluttering sensations, pulsation beneath left rib cage and mild breathing difficulty. And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life-threat...
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Question: I took Plan B after having protected sex ( my Boyfriend insisted that I did just incase, which is not a regular thing) and the night we had sex i had just finished my period. It was the first time i have ever had to take plan B and I took it Sunday night ( last sunday) at 8pm, we had sex that Friday at 1am. I...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. It is completely normal to have some vaginal bleeding 3-5 days after taking Plan B. The Chat Doctor. Your next cycle may be delayed because of the Plan B as well- I would expect your next real period to come about a month after you saw the bleeding after the plan B. I hope I was ...
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Question: Sir, I am 25 years old. When I pull the skin of my penis it pains. Actually in the lower part, a small part of skin of penis is attached with anus. May I know is it natural or not and is any surgery is required. May I know the name of the disease and which department of health care I will show my problem. Co...
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have pain while retracting your foreskin over glans and have noticed a tag of skin (Adhesion) attached to glans. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis. He may do excision of band (Frenu...
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Question: My mother is suffering a shooting nerve pain which starts from her face and runs down till her neck. Though we have visited some neurologists in Mumbai, we havent been able to get a medicine that has worked on her .She is 60 years of age and she is NOT a diabetic. She is not suffering from any other ailments ...
It sounds like a condition called trigeminal neuralgia .it is a very, very painful condition.there are some tablets which will give relief. If that doesn't come down then you have options like alcohol injections- or go in for a surgery.essentially the aim of the many surgery procedures is to either damage or destroy th...
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Question: I was playing Futsal 4hours ago, someone tackled me, I couldnt help my self but hit the ground with my left cheek. I didnt have any headache or difficulty in laughing, remembering my name, date , the place or talking and walking. I still dont have any of those problems.I came home, took a shower. Now I see th...
Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor.First you should relax. Such incidents are common during games. There is no need to worry. As you fell towards your left cheek, so there is higher possibility that there is some superficial tear in your mouth which causes the release of blood. Brain concussion occurs in severe ...
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Question: Hello dr, For the past 3 moths I have had a few swollen lymph nodes above my collar bone. I went to my doctor as she said it was just a sinus infection , as well as seasonal allergies. I m sure it doesn t help that I poke at my lymph nodes, they feel a little tender and I have a little pressure under my ear a...
Hi thanks for your question. Lymh nodes are normally present in body and get enlarge in two conditions.1. If there is infection in the vicinity of lymph node and 2.in Lymphoma that is cancer of lymph node. Most common cause is infection in their vicinity. Since your super curricular lymph node are engaged most probably...
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Question: I want to recover from porn viewing addiction, Male, 29, I have been unable to stop for 8 years now, at the most 2-3 months I could abstain, but then I tend to relapse back into the habit. I m married since past 4 years and so want to recover fast. I have note taken any help so far, could you suggest me what ...
HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor It is a very common disorder these days. You should consult a psychiatrist and psychologist for proper management. You can take some antidepressant that would help to control anxiety and thoughts about watching porn stuff. Psychotherapy would help to control these thoughts by thoughts' s...
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Question: My age is 69-70 range. I have high ldl around 168. However , my ldl/hdl ratio is 3.47 and cholesterol /hdl is 5.29. My weight is normal. I go for regular walking and practice yoga. No heart related family history. BP, sugar normal. Do you advise my taking medicine to lower ldl?
Well your LDL is 168 and is quite high. This is the level in spite of your exercise, yoga . That means you should start medication. You should aim to bring LDL below 100. Please start Tab. Rosuvastatin 10 mg at bedtime. Check your lipid after 4 weeks along with liver function SGPT yo look for side effect of station. On...
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Question: Im 42 year old woman. had two healthy sons. normal delivery. developed type 2 diabeties have come off all meds and insulin for 1and 7 months. I have palputations when Im relaxing. went and had Ekg echo and stress test. my cholesterol is well in rang and so is my A1c. I have a stressful life. owning and managi...
Hello, Thank you for your query. No, I do think that you are going through menopause. I think the stress is getting too much for you to handle. It is vital to manage this stress by breathing and Meditative techniques. Please seek expert help if you are able to manage on your own*were you EKG, Echo and stress test norma...
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Question: Had a large, golf ball size, lump on side of my upper thigh for almost 10 years... I was told it was a fat pocket, so never had it looked at... well a few days ago, an EXTREMELY smelly beige/white puss started to leak from it, so I squeezed and it shot out.... I kept at it, and now the golf ball size lump is ...
Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you. I understood your health concerns. Based on your query data, In my opinion, Dear You seem to suffer from Chronic Abscess from Cold Abscess due to inguinal TB lymphadenitis as there is no pain and is with ...
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Question: my left kidney shows 1.02 c 0.93 cm cyst near inferior pole and having constant pain on my left side. Am I safe and disregard this cyst. Will my right kidney affected. I want to understand about this cyst and fast they grow. What treatment do I need. Do I have to wait it grow more bigger to be treated, ple...
Hi, You have not mentioned your age. The cysts can be classified based on the characteristics on CT scan. It's graded from type 1 to type 4. Type 1 and type 2 can be observed and type 3 and type 4 needs to be removed. Your cyst is very small and most likely to be of type 1. You don't need to panic. You serially follow ...
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Question: I have the stomach flu . First day , diaheria almost to the point of dehydration . I couldn t even keep water down .low grade fever. Severe headache , stomach pain and going on the 4 th day in bed. Getting better but virtigo continues. How long does the vertigo , headache and weakness last and what do you rec...
Hello, Thanks for your query on Chat Doctor"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -1)Do a clinical exam by your Doctor and to confirm do CBC with differential.2)Discuss with your Doctor about injectable iron and vitamin B12 per week. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -1)Take Iron-r...
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Question: hi doctor my semen analysis is : volume 2 ml color normal liquification time 10 min count 45 mil per min motility 50%: sluggish 25% 15 active movement 5% very good active movement in linear direction forward 5% circular movement and no direct forward pus cell 14 before 5 month my wife get pregnant but pregnan...
HelloThanks for your query. Your semen analysis is well within normal limits. Your wife remain pregnant but unfortunately resulted in to miscarriage, Please note that there is no relation between quality of sperms and the miscarriage. The miscarriage is due to some Hormonal imbalance during pregnancy. Please consult so...
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Question: Im reserching bone replacement surgery for a project. My mother broke her right humerus and it was replaced with a metal rod and screws. Im having a very difficult time finding information on it and was wondering if it would be possible for you to point me in the right direction. Context: Im reserching bone ...
Hello, There is nothing like bone replacement. Your mother had fracture and that fracture was fixed with plate and screws. It was not replaced. Bone replacement is done for cancer where large part of bone is removed and bioprosthesis is implanted inside. Also, there is some time cancerous bone is radiated and then repl...
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Question: ive been ttc since the past year, ive had two late miscarriages and had a d&c done. the doctors said i have pcos im just really worried because my mentrual cycle is irregualr i have my menstruation for 14 days and they are light in the beginning. please can you give me some advice or Dua to help me. thank you...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor . First you need to regularize your cycles by taking oral contraceptive pills for 6 cycles and reducing weight, metformin tablet and multivitamin tablets after consulting your doctor. With this your PCs will be treated and also cycles get regularized. After that you may start taking ovulatio...
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Question: Hi I have a a skin rash on my arm all spots very dry the spots had colour and bled when I scratched them. they are now clear still raised spots and have no colour and are still dry this is after taking anti hisamines as I assumed it to be an allergy of some kind but are still irratating what could this be Ive...
Hi and thanks for the query, It could be interesting to actually do a more detailed medical evaluation. Bleeding from multiple sites, the skin and the nose should warrant exclusion of an associated medical condition. A complete blood count could be a good start t ascertain that the number of platelets are i sufficient ...
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Question: I have fought low potassium for three or four years. Finally found a doctor that is keeping up with it. My level today was 2.9. I don t understand how it works. I know muscles and was told by pharmacist that it also could affect the heart. I m very confused. I do have high blood pressure buy that is under con...
Hi I did review your concern. Low potassium can be due to multitude of reasons like a problem with medications you are taking like for blood pressure or a problem with your kidneys or a Chat Doctor. A proper diagnosis is required for accurate management of low potassium as it needs to remain between 3 and 5.5. Low as w...
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Question: Dear Dr, Im shampa, want to get pregnant, the problem is my husband having ESBL urener track infaction. i dont know wheter Ill conceive it or not . today is my 25th day, last period was 15th Nov. pls advise, what is the time takes for get the result?
Hallow Dear, Home pregnancy test on urine is reliable when performed about a week after the missed period. On day 25 of the cycle, it will not give reliable result. Since your last menstruation was on 15th of November, you should perform the pregnancy test on overnight morning first urine sample any day after the 22nd ...
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Question: My daughter broke her left wrist four months ago playing soccer. She had a distal radius fracture with volar displacement. Four months later she has pain at the base of wrist and arm swelling purple discoloration and rwcently her thumb pops in and out of socket and a strange painful bump has appeared on her w...
Hi, If I was your treating doctor for this condition, I would have come up with the following possibilities. 1. The first possibility is improper union of the bone as there was a fracture with displacement. This can be evaluated by an X-ray of wrist joint. If it is so then a surgical intervention would be necessary. ...
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Question: doctor my daughter(7month old) she is doing both upper and lowerlimb spastisity for 15mts . EEG $CT done after seen the report paediatric neurologist started tab sabril 250mg bd ,syr livipil 0.5 ml mor&1 ml evening,tab benadon od all medicine r 1 month. Context: doctor my daughter(7month old) she is doing bo...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Sorry to hear about your children condition. The symptoms you mentioned are suggestive of seizure like activities. Rightly EEG was done for her and there must have been some abnormality seen for your doctor to start those medicines and I feel those are right medicines for this problem and I ...
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Question: I have been diagnoise with MRSA. I am a person who does not run a tempature unless I am very very sick. They did take a cultur and said it is MRSA and they put me on Clindamycin 300mg. 4 x a day for seven days. I have been on them since 18th and I still have pus coming from the place and have small ones that ...
Hello, In my opinion You should take Clindamycin for seven days and if nothing will change go to Your doctor to change the antibiotic. Maybe the bacteria is Clindamycin resistant, so this could be the reason of no treatment effect.Also, You should show skin changes to Your doctor - maybe there is a need to make an inci...
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Question: From yesterday I have heavy pain in my upper abdomin.Before 2yrs have been suffer from malina or black stool.That time also I have face the same problem.Yesterday I have taken 2 pantop D/40 one buscopan, after that doctor give me injection.So please sugest me for the cure Context: From yesterday I have heavy...
Hi. Thanks for your query. Severe pain in the upper abdomen and dark stools (also called as Galena) are indicative of the Gastric ulcer or cancer in the first thought. I am good that you have taken 2 Panoply 40 mg and 1 Tuscan and some injection. But since the medical field needs evidence, it is imperative to undergo t...
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Question: I have dark patches occuring on my face. it started with slight marks on the cheeks which increased in size and now the mark also came on forehead. doctor diagnosed it as melasma and prescribed Melalite-XL cream for 6 weeks and later reducing it with melalong. There has been no improvement in the marks tho...
Dear Pam, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After reading your problem the most common possibility appears to be Plasma only. I think you are a young female of age between 20-30. Now there could be second possibility of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation(appearing after any skin problem). But as per your question it does not ap...
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Question: Hello, I m 40 yrs old G5P4 w/ hx of tubiligation 6 yrs ago and endometrial ablation 1 yr ago. I began having my periods aging regularly after being sexually active on a regular basis for the past 5 months. I m currently 6 days late with a negative home pregnancy test today. I m concerned about ectopic, etc. S...
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the chances of ectopic pregnancy in your case are less likely. Because the urine pregnancy test shows weak positive in case of ectopic pregnancy.Also, there might be pain abdomen with spotting. The transvaginal ultrasound(TVS) is most accurate in diagnosing the ectop...
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Question: Hi, I have had a bad dust allergy,symptoms-running nose, watery eyes, sneezing and heaviness in chest, with slight feverish feelthats gone now,with sem medicinesbut i have a heaviness in my chest, slight running nose and watery eyes sometimes still, nose is blocked during sleep what medicines can i take, this...
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Allergic rhino-tracheo-bronchitis. Presented with similar complaints, I usually treat my patients with:1. Tablet Allegra 60 mg twice a day or Tablet Levocetrizine 10 mg in the evening.2. Tablet Montelukast 10 mg in the evening.3. Linctus syrup 5 ml...
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Question: I have two questions. The first one is on March 3rd I went to the dr s about chest pain because I had a bad cold and I couldn t breath in deep without it hurting. They told me I had Pneumonia and prescribe me Mylan-Levofloacin 500mg took 1 1/2 tablet once by mouth for 7 days and 200 DOS Ventolin HDA 100mcg 2 ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Answer to your 1st question. In my opinion you should get done CT thorax to rule out bronchiectasis. It is type of healed lung tissue common after pneumonia treatment. In this part of lung tissue dilates and remain as it is. In the dilated part, se...
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Question: Have for over six months suffered from lower abdominal pain, like period pain, although am 63. I also suffer from lower back pain due to disc problems. Mainly left hand side. Sometimes severe. Had blood test for ovarian cancer which was negative. Feel bloated and suffer from constipation. Context: Have for o...
Hi. Thanks for your query. Let us simplify:The pain in lower abdomen like a period can be due to a systole or reconcile associated with prolapse of uterus, and you need a physical examination by a Gynecologist for this. If too large, you may have to undergo corrective surgery. Bloating and constipation will simply be a...
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Question: HI, THIS IS ALI FROM PAKISTAN. AND I AM WORKING AS A ACCOUNTANT, COMPUTER USEAGE 8-10 HOURS. SMOKING=YES DINKING= NEVER MY PROBLEM IS UPPER BACK PAIN. OTHER SYMPTOMS: SWELLING IN LEGS AND FEET AFTER SLEEPING, PAIN IS SWEAR WHEN BENDING MY BACK. HEMATOLOGY BLOOD TEST REPORTS CONTAIN; H.S= 15.1 W.B.C= 6300 POLY...
Hello firstly back pain is the most common problem with today's lifestyle and as you sit mostly in front of computer, and it may be caused by your abnormal sitting position. I recommend you to consult a physiotherapist, and they will teach you stretching exercises which will benefit you. For swelling in feet can also b...
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Question: My son age 5 has had a bruise colored mark at base of his spine area for a couple years but never complained of pain so I figured it was some sort of birthmark. Lately it s been getting a little more visible and now is a soft lump if you run your fingered across it. It s no longer flat. It makes me very nervo...
Hi it's mostly hematoma at the base of his spine, that is a collection of blood vessels. It is better you show him to your specialist once as it may be only a simple hematoma or one with underlying skeletal abnormality. Some increase in size as the child grows and later regress. Others which are not regressing May need...
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Question: I have a sudden sharp pain in my right boob on the upper left side. IT has been going on for 3 days. It hurts bad enough to the point of crying at times. I called my doctor who recommended I have a mammogram done. Its hard for me to get into the doctor because of work. DO you think it is necessary that I go t...
Howell come to ChatDoctorYou had a history of breast pain and in my opinion this could be nonspecific pain and this would come around chances of muscular pain is very likely, there must not be any lump inside else you would have discussed here, in my opinion better to wait some time and no need to hurry, can be managed...
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Question: I (85 years old) have been using Levolin inhaler which is found quite effective for asthma conditions. but for severe attacks I was given duolin repsules for nebuliser but it was not found so effective. Can I cgange over to levolin repsules for nebulising?
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor I am a pulmonologist I will try to answer your questions you said both leveling and Dublin could be used for acute attack leveling is Levi salbutomola NAD is a reliever and Dublin is levosalbutomol and ipratropium bromide if your r not getting relieved after taking leveling you can go for Dubl...
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Question: I have had a sharp pain under my left rib cage for 3 days now, and today i am seeing spots, i am dizzy and the pain is getting worse. I am also tired and have had some mild diarhhea (i did eat taco bell last night ) could this be a pulmonary embolism?
Hi and thank you for choosing Chat Doctor to post your question. I read carefully your question and understand your concern. Chest pain it can be a serious symptom and needs careful evaluation since it can be related to serious heart and lung disease. If I was your treating doctor I would need to know a bit more about ...
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Question: I was involved in a domestic violence assault. I injured my right side but did not go to the hospital as I have no insurance. This was 10 days ago. I do not think I broke anything but I have severe pain with coughing and a very tender right side, that hurts to touch in areas. In your opinion would an xray or ...
Rather than doing an MRI, it is feasible to do a Chest X-ray so that we can visualize the bones and ribs easily. You can start a stronger painkiller like indomethacin 20 mg daily twice or Naproxen 500 mg daily twice to control the pain. I was quite unaware that an emergency room visit can cost you more than an MRI, tha...
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Question: i have undergo a physical exam and they found out that i have a high level of sgpt. however i go for ultrasound and they said that my liver is in good condition, now my question is it really normal that my liver is normal and at the same time it has a high level of sgpt? my sgpt is 254, please help me im ver...
Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury. Increase in SGPT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. You need proper evaluation. You need few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS), renal function test(...
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Question: Stomach problems. Hey there. I m a 25 year old female. For the past... Well, year... I ve had horrible stomach problems and now it s getting worse. I have terrible pain in my abdomen, mostly on the left side. I can t keep down much food, I m basically down to noodles or rice with margarine. Apart from that I ...
I. Insurance or no insurance = the pain in abdomen of such a severity and duration should be investigated. Minimum you need is an examination by a Doctor, ultrasonography to rule out ovarian and nodal and other problems, a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole for 5 days. If necessary colonoscopy. Left sided pains ...
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