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Question: hi I am Sophia I am dong my junior cert I feel tired all the time and angry and not my self, sick felling, day after day milled mind grans. I started think I was crap, stupide because I was feeling different to every one else and starting cutting my self I need to now what it is? I started feeling this way i...
Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support. As per your details, you are possibly having underlying anxiety/depression. For this consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation. Following treatment strategies would be helpful- 1) Antidepressants like SS...
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Question: I frequently get pain on my upper left side similiar to pleurisy, which I had about 30 yrs ago, oddly enough this seems to happen when I over work my self or, belive it or not it or not, when I over eat. I am not over weight I weigh 112 and am a 5fi1in female. I am on meds for high blood p. and cholesterol. W...
Hi. Thanks for your query. Read your history and understood your problem. You have a problem for over 30 years, you say. Pain in the left upper side of the abdomen, like Pleurisy, increases on overwork and over eating. The probable causes are: Looks to be affection of the intercostal nerves which gets exited on the fac...
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Question: Hi, I recently had an attack that lasted about 2 hours. It was uncontrollable shaking stemming from pelvic area. Down the legs, cold chills with extreme abdominal & pelvic pains. And also my penis felt painful as well. No joking here. This type of attack happened one other time, but I was pretty sure that...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Forum. You had uncontrolled shaking from pelvic area, down the legs, cold chills with extreme abdominal and pelvic pains. It appears to be a urinary tract infection, with or without stone in the urinary tract. It may be malaria also where these pains ...
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Question: Thank you, I am a 56 yr old female, non-alcoholic, not overweight. Elevated, cholesterol 265, triglycerides elevated by 31. But my SGGT, is 203. Cholesterol controlled Crestor, I do use Frizium for anxiety. I do not understand why SGGt is always above 100. Can explain if you can based on the info given. Co...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. GGT is an enzyme. It increases in homeostasis. You may have intro hepatic or extra hepatic homeostasis. You should go for ultrasound abdomen and complete liver function test. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your...
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Question: hello sir please help me i want help from a sexologist my problem is that my penis size is too much small and thin and i cum in very short time what i have to do to solve this problem i am married and i am facing too much problem and embarrassment please please please help me out Context: hello sir please he...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the details you gave it is evident that you worry too much. You are worried about your sexual apparatus and stressed of thinking about sexual ability. If you fear something, it makes you fear even more. Like a person fears ...
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Question: Hi, I have recently (the last 2 days) had bad nerve pain in my back when sitting and walking, particularly when standing after bending. The pain is constantly there and is similar in my buttocks and back of thighs.I am also experiencing strange feelings of extreme hunger, even shortly after eating and I feel ...
Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It is confirmed by MRI scan. There are two treatment options. First option is rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both knee bend), neurotopics such as mecobalamin...
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Question: i am on medication for an alergic reaction but they have not worked yeaterday i went to an emergency doctors at 12:30 in the morning because i couldnt breathe i have a really stiff neck , miagraine my head is pounding, i cant lift either of my arms and i fell really ill and teary could you please think of wha...
It seems beside allergy you are also suffering from some other systemic illness. First you should take a painkiller like paracetamol(safe in allergy), take treatment for asthma in the form of inhaled or oral steroids depending on severity and then get a thorough health check. All these investigations may point towards ...
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Question: my foot got stood on playing soccer. i took my boot off and a vein had burst. it swelled up like a golf ball. it has since gone down and the blood has spread across my foot ( normal bruising) but there is still a lump where the vein popped. do i need this looking at or will it self heal Context: my foot got ...
Hi, Dear,Good Morning. Thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor Clinic. I studied your query in depth. I am concerned about the worries you have. In my opinion, you have-Resolved-Traumatic Foot-Hematoma-with subcuticular petechial hemorrhages. . I would advise you to consult an ER Surgeon-who would treat as follows-Tbr-N...
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Question: Im 26 years old and im after a miscarriage. Ive been told to reduce my weight as i had pcos.its been 8 months since i miscarried.my height is 163 cm and i weigh 67kg.im given with ovamit for the past 4months.and my periods are regular. I want to know is whats the best way i can reduce my weight, is it advicab...
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, Please find my advice below-:1)You can do exercise as well as dieting. 2)As you had already conceived, so there is no problem for you not to conceive.3)Go to the causes behind mis...
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Question: A 54 year old women was admitted with shortness of breath wich had gradually become worse over last month. she had been a heavy smoker all her life and admitted that her tendency to drink to excess led to her divorce five year earlier. She had had a life-long history of migraine and had taken a multitude of h...
Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is in relation with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.* Recommendations for better outcome-Immediate hospitalization.- Oxygen by mask, back rest.- Intravenous bronchodilators with or without steroids as per the...
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Question: Ive been feel pressure on my head, accompanied by redness on my face and chest. This have been happening multiple times throughout the day for about a week. I checked my blood pressure for the first time about 1hr ago and it was 139/88. I just checked it again and its 127/97. Why is my BP doing this and shoul...
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms (redness in the face and chest) could be related to blood pressure fluctuations. Anyway, these blood pressure values are not concerning and do not need to be treated. I would like to kno...
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Question: My grand daughter who is just under 2 years old had caps put on her front teeth on March 20th of this year and now her gums are infected. She had the procedure in the office. They took her to the dentist today and were told to brush her teeth better and to rub mouth wash on the gum area. Her gums bleed after ...
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, bleeding from gums while brushing indicates periodontal problem it can be there is formation of periodontal pocket. Advise her to do proper brushing, take care of her brushing You consult dentist and go for oral prophylaxis. Advise her ...
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Question: Hello sir me n my wife had intercourse 4 days back without any protection. my wife has taken ipill on 2nd day after intercourse. Now after 2 days of taking ipill heavy bleeding started and it is like bleeding with some particles in it. I am really very afraid what to do plz help me Context: Hello sir me n my...
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: I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol and Im on medication for both but I feel like there is something more wrong. I start feeling light headed and my blood pressure goes up. Its been around 159/95 lately. Ive been trying to watch what I eat and sometimes my sugar I think drops because I will get ...
Hi, Thank you for your query. To summarize your issues are:1. Feeling light-headed and shaky.2. High blood pressure.3. High cholesterol.4. Migraine.5. Operated for disc degeneration.6. Overweight. You are wanting to know the cause for light-headed and shaky and also way out for exercising. You have not shared with me t...
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Question: I did hard physical work yesterday and I started getting dullish uncomfortable pains in my chest and back on left side. It also, is in my arms and neck. I still have it today and it gets worse with any physical exertion. I am under a lot of stress and anxiety. I also am noticing shortness of breath and feel d...
Hello really appreciate your concernChest pain and shortness of breath is a matter of concern which may be related to heart or lung disease I would like further information to help you Bettencourt age and relevant medical history? Does it associate with sweating or palpitations? Since how long you have this problem? In...
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Question: YES I WAS SLEEPING, AND SUDENLY I WAS AWAKE WITHOUT BREATHING THIS WAS HORRIBLE CAN YOU TELL ME WAS HAPPEND ALSO THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IS HAPPENING, I CANT BREATHE MY WIFE TRY TO DO SOMETHING TAPPING IN MY CHEST, BUT THIS EPISODE LAST FOR SECONDS BUT I FELT I WAS DYING,I HAVE HIGH BLOD PRESURE BUT IS CONTRO...
HIT hanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Most likely you are having a condition called Sleep Apnea. It is a condition where the air way gets collapsed during sleep causing choking. Most common cause for this is overweight, but sometimes it can happen due to excessive deposition of fat around the neck. For th...
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Question: Hi Im 22 56 120 and in good health but last night I spent a good deal of time in a cave and there were bats and about18 hours later I started having pain swallowing and taking deep breaths I thought it was nothing and I searched what it could be and it pulled up signs of rabies..... Could I have rabies??
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, it can cause rabies by airborne virus. But before we put diagnosis it is very important that you should be diagnosed confirmly before you got put any doubt. Because such a reaction ca...
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Question: i had my wisdom teeth removed a week ago, my mouth swelled to the size of a tennis ball so i went back to the dentist 3 days later and got antibiotics to help the swelling, now there is pus coming out from where my bottom wisdom tooth was removed and a hard tender spot of my cheek where if u press it very pai...
HiT hank you for your query with Chat Doctor, as such when your wisdom tooth was removed one cannot expect pus discharge from the socket since everything will be curetted after extraction if there is a periapical infection. As you describe that there is tender spot on cheek there might infection on the gums /soft tissu...
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Question: Road, authorities, stopped me driving, just because I took easy to turn right because of not busy traffic, and crossed white line, that was all, not intentionally, to meet with an accident. Now, I am having nasty falls because my walking is not stable due to vetrtigo. from Sal. Can you advice me about this ph...
Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your querying view of the symptoms starting after an accident, I would really suggest testing an MRI of the brain to make sure there is no intracranial damage. ...
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Question: i am a cheerleader, and i fell on the mat and scraped my face, so between my eyes on my nose, my upper lip, and my chin all have what looks like rug burn marks, but between my eyes is the worst, it actually bled. where as on my chin and upper lip it is just raw and red. how do i get rid of these marks as fast...
HAI, looks like u have an abrasion injury, first better take a course of antibiotics added with painkillers, U can apply antibiotic creams like mupirocin on the would to reduce local infection. Once the infection is reduced the marks can be taken care of. It takes normally 3 to 6 weeks for the marks to reduce on its ow...
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Question: I have had my cavity filled but it still hurts. Even when i drink water. What does that mean and again wen to the doctor he prescribed me NICIP PLUS for tooth and gum pains, the gum was enlarged due to cold... i got relief but after some days it started again, tooth pain, then i took 3-4 NICIP PLUS daily, s...
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Have gone through your query, as you have toothache after cavity restoration, don't worry this can be due to caries exposed to pulp. For this you should consult dentist and go for Radiograph X-ray of there is secondary caries or exposure of pulp then go for Root canal t...
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Question: Hello. I ve been dealing with some stomach issues as well as PID and ENDOMETRIOSIS. my navel began to have green pus and foul odor and I ve taken a range of anti biotic the past 2 months and nothings helped. They misdiagnosed me 3 times and now believe it s associated with my recent c-section 10 months ago. H...
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should do swabbing from the infected area. Do Grams staining, culture and sensitivity from the swab. Green pus is suggestive of Pseudocodes infection. Taking the treatment as per the report will c...
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Question: Dr, I have a dull pain and discomfort on my abdomen especially in liver area. I used to abuse alcohol heavily during last 30 days. When I practiced a scan it is noted that slight hepatomegaly with fat infiltration. I am regularly eating chicken, meat and fish. What will be my problemregardsshiya Context: Dr...
HI. This is already a big problem. What other problem you are thinking of. You already have a discomfort and there is hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration. Would you like to wait till the liver is irreversibly damaged? It will if you continue. Please consult a Gastroenterologist to have a clinical examination, further ...
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Question: Hello im a 16 year old male and ive been having these sharp chest pains and then they go away and im almost positive its precordial catch syndrome and i was wondering if there was a treatment to get it to go away or if pain medicince will help ge rid of it?
Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals...
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Question: My mother-in-law facing kidney problem it becomes weak and kidney working percentage is 35.5% what should we do?Provide me food diet for kidney patientThanks
Welcome to Chat Doctor forum need to see the cause of renal derangement whether it is diabetes, hypertension or else renal infection. Depending on the case, a dietician may be right person to give a diet chart, but overall, a diet for this kind of patients should be low in proteins, higher in carboy Chat Doctor. Fruit...
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Question: My gf in philippines has has a swollen lymp about 2 inches above her left elbow has reddened now she cant lift her arm she says has other lumps it is about 2 inches long and inch wide is reasonably soft to touch like fluid and has been there intermittant for 6 to 12 months only this few weeks has got red and ...
Thanks for your query at ChatDoctorYour patient is suffering from lymphadenopathy which is due to infections, inflammations or cancers. But as it is soft in consistency it can be infective in origin either viral or bacterial. You need to treat the underlying cause rather than swelling. I suggest get basic hematological...
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Question: my blood pressure was 150 over 100 yesterday and i took two cozaar pills of 25 mg each. today its at 149 over 96 should i go to emergency room? i am prescribed to take one 25mg pill daily and this was working until a couple days ago when they switched me from losartan to generic. now i am vomiting and my stom...
Your blood pressure is definitely not an indication for the emergency room. The change to generic is a very unlikely source for vomiting. Blood pressure recording should be done routinely and not sporadically. Single measures should not prompt concern. Decisions are best made from an average value from a two-week span....
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Question: Sir, before a year ago I got plural effussion in the right side...I took medicine for TB for six months....it cleared fully...during the time of medication it was getting pain sometimes left side of stomach..doctor said it is because of high dose of medicine..after the medication also it continued...now I am ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Pleural effusion after treatment cause pleural thickening and this in turn causes chest pain on deep breathing, coughing, sneezing etc. This is normal thing. No need to worry about this. But better to get done chest x-ray at present. If this is nor...
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Question: hi I have a family member that is in his late 70s who went in yesterday . he has a hernia that has not had treatment over a year he would not go to the doctor he was told today he will have to get surgery to get it removed he is not very well any way will he live and how long will he take to recover if he do...
Hi ! You general condition of your family member is not very clear from the above. If the pre anesthetic check up has cleared him for surgery, he should undergo surgery for a hernia as it might give him more trouble without notice any time. Nowadays, anesthesia and surgery have undergone a lot of improvement in terms o...
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Question: I got my wisdom teeth out about a week ago. Now Im eating regular food and everything is fine. When I put my tongue to the back of my mouth (near where my wisdom teeth were) i feel a hanging flap of something. What is this? As well, what are the thread like things between my teeth?
Helloo...read through your query...accordingly I can say that the flap of tissue hanging is the flap covering the wisdom tooth...and thread can be the suture material which might have dislodged from the site which might be making the flap hanging...noways don't worry.your not having any pain right.so it means the socke...
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Question: hi,m suffering 4m hayfever,bad sneezing n dry cough,had symptomatic relief 4 smtime vd nasal spray den had sinustab,m confused how cn i get a permanent cure,cz m vry tired of,n i think m expecting,dint do test,want 2 knw is this flu n allergy safe during pregnancy?pls prescribe smtng herbal 4 my condion.thnx,...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor If the symptoms have been occurring over a 4-month period then it is not likely the common cold but allergies. Treatment would involve: (1) avoiding the source of the allergies if they are knownThis would significantly reduce your symptoms(2)continue the topical nasal spray and also con...
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Question: Hi i had a sexual experience today with my boyfriend and im not sure if i was fertile or ovulating at all. it has been at least a week after my last period. we didnt have sex but i did get sperm in my fingers and inserted it into my vagina. can i get pregnant? what are my chances
Hello dairy understand your concerned have done sex after 7 days after the period, and it is safe period of the cycle. At that day there is no ovulation so no chance of the fertilization. Again fingering does not cause pregnancy. To move the sperm it requires liquid medium, so just fingering does not cause pregnancy. T...
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Question: i m a 57 year old women w/lumbar spine problems..what i want to know is the narrowing of the bilateral neural foramina...first what is this? and what is it s purpose? and if it were to continue in the direction of narrowing like thy say what do I have to look forward to...toni giardina why does this keep ears...
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! The bilateral neural foramina narrowing means that there is compression of the nerve roots upon leaving the spinal canal, by a bulging intervertebral disc. This can lead to articular nerve pain in the region where this nerve travels (maybe both lower limbs), which is triggered by sitting...
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Question: Hello Dr My father is suffering from Liver problem since a monthCT scan taken yesterday shows the lesions in liver about 10 cm x 5 cmBut clinically he does not show any symptomsCondition is very normalDr here Gastroenterologist tells me that he is suffering from carcinoma.Please suggest Context: Hello Dr My ...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to know in detail about the CT scan findings. There are conditions like cancer which can appear as 10 x 5 cm lesions in liver. However, this requires confirmation by tissue testing. This can be done by FNAC or biopsy. In this technique cells from the probable tumor are taken o...
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Question: I woke up and my face was swollen and my left eye brow bone was really sore and I noticed a small purple dot on my eyelid, my dr thought it might be because of my high blood pressure, which was 157/106 today, never mind, Im not paying a quack online that probably isnt a real doctor anyways! How misleading! C...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to sinus infection. Your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges too, but they don't seem to be the cause of your symptoms. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physica...
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Question: My Semen count was low after taking medicine from last 6 months count became 60. doctor advice me to continue medicine(Maxzoa Powder) till concived.kindly advice. Context: My Semen count was low after taking medicine from last 6 months count became 60. doctor advice me to continue medicine(Maxzoa Powder) til...
Welcome to Chat Doctor Do you mean 60 sperm/ml or 60 million sperm/ml. Please be sure and write the correct value. Follow your doctors advise and also avoid going near hot objects, hot bath or keeping laptop on lap. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Chat Doctor. Do brisk walking every day for 40 minutes to k...
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Question: My ankles have been swelling up toward evening and I am not sure if it is water retention or a food allergic reaction. This has only started about 3 weeks ago. I drink a gallon of fluids every day. I live in Oracle, AZ. (Just moved here.) I am a vegetarian. Context: My ankles have been swelling up toward eve...
Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, if the swelling is forming pitting impression then it could be edema (Pitting edema) then it could be retention phenomenon could be due to renal pathology, in absence of associated symptoms it is less likely, more it could be pedal edema without renal disease, ...
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Question: For a week , I ve had low grade fever and extreme pain in my right tail and lower back. I had applied heat and it still hurts. The pain wakes me up around 4 in the morning and is in bearable. I had x rays of my lower back it show bone spurs. I also need knee replacement of my right knee. The pain is on my rig...
Sir I understand your concern but without physical examination and investigation it gets difficult for us to advice you anything. Low grade fever can be due to tuberculosis and if the bone is getting involved or something can pain. But we can't just randomly tell you diagnosis without detailed examination and investiga...
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Question: after eating tandoori prawns at a restaurant i got burning in the mouth, breath chock ing and big blisters in the tongue and boils on chest which were restored after taking lot of cold water after some hours. THis was my second time of eating prawn, first time it was o.k. What precautions should i take in fu...
Hi, Your clinical history is suggestive of food allergy to prawns. These are some of the precautions that you should follow -1. It is best to avoid the food that you are allergic to. Always stay vigilant about the food that can trigger allergic reactions (prawns in your case). Ask questions when eating out to avoid eve...
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Question: morning,just been told i have high potassiom and going for blood retest next week.meantime,i want to do something myself to bring it under control please tell me what not to eat . i eat lot of nuts and almonds take garlic and q10 and eat ginger . thanks Context: morning,just been told i have high potassiom a...
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. The reason for high potassium is not because you are eating all such stuffs. The underlying etiopathology may be different. Once the investigation is done we can come to conclusion as to what is the reason for the...
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Question: After 21 days of medication prescribed by a doctor now bp maintains at 140/90 and sugar maintains at 85-fasting/125 pp/110-134 random, after 27 years but creatinine increased from 1.5 to 1.9, urea from less tnan 40 t0 42, albumin is also more than normal, pl. advise medication. Context: After 21 days of medi...
HelloThanks for query. You have been known to have hypertension since last 27 years and taking medications to maintain your blood pressure since and have noticed rise in serum creatinine levels from 1.5 to 1.9. This is mostly due to what is called as Hypertensive Nephropathy resulting due to effect of hypertension on k...
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Question: hi i had my cervex removed 5 years ago because of cancer, i woke from the operation feeling terrible drilling pain in my tailbone, thought nothing of it at the time as i assumed it would get better as i had had interference down there and thought it would dissapear in the healing process. 6weeks after my op ...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. The pain you are experiencing is most likely due to referred pain from the back. Such a pain might have originated due to nerve stimulated during or after surgery. There are many nerves which pass through the pelvis on their way to supply other areas, and it is possible that mild nerve irrita...
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Question: Yesterday I had my galbladder removed and returned home a few hours later. Once home, I began to have excessive urination. I was going about every 15-30 minutes, and was very productive every time. I did have a bladder sling installed 5 years ago, but I dont think there is a connection to the 2 procedures....
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. Yesm you AR right, these 2 procedures are not related but increased urine production is not uncommon after gallbladder surgery since there are iv infusion which are given to you and some anesthetic medications which are excreted through kidneys. So it is expected to ...
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Question: I have a urinary issue involving the involuntary loss of urine at the end of urination . When I finish urinating, tiny amounts of excess drip out, AFTER I think that its all gone. Its very strange, it just doesn t all come out. So, occasionally I am left with small drips on my boxer shorts that are visible an...
Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. I wonder who asked you to examine you for prostrate problem. You should talk to your friends. I can assure you that 9 out of every 10 people irrespective of sex has this problem. They don't treat this a problem. Then why you...
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Question: I jumped into shallow water to save my nephew from drowning and I landed flat foot. And my heel has been in thriving pain I can t walk hardly and when I try to put my shoe on it feels like a knife going in my heel please help also the pain is in my right foot Context: I jumped into shallow water to save my n...
Hello, I have studied your case.X-ray foot will help in diagnosis. There is possibility of injury to calcaneal bone due to fall from height. Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles. You should not walk bare foot at home also. Avoid exposure of cold to foot. Start plantar exercises consul...
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Question: I had some stitches in my scalp about 8 days ago. Will be removing them in about 3 more days but there is still a pinkish oozing coming from the wound. I think is is a dime sized area that wasn t stitched but the skin hasn t grown back yet. Will this eventually go away. Chris Context: I had some stitches in ...
Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your wound was stitched following the injury and there was a discharge from the wound. The discharge is may be due infection of the wound, it should be kept clean and Chat Doctor. As you a mentioned regarding some part is not stitched, but it will heal, no problem. You require physical...
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Question: I recently fell flat on my back, its been a week and I have trouble getting in and out of the sitting position. I feel pain in my lower back and right hip. Prolonged walking and going up/down stairs also brings on pain. I considered going to my chiropractor, but I am unsure if that will help or cause more pro...
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to lower back muscle strain or intervertebral disc injury. An examination with orthopedic is necessary to rule out this. If there are any sings of nerve deficit or pain on spine then an X-ray followed by MRI of lumbosacral spine m...
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Question: Hello doctor, am 36 yrs old, married and have one child. We are trying to have a second baby but I was recently diagnosed of having a low sperm count. I have advised to take fertyl-m & hey forte.Will this substantially improve or shudder I be looking at other options ?Pls help
Hello and. As a Urologist, I can understand your concern. It would be good to see your semen reports.(done with 2 days abstinence). Clomiphene citrate does help in improving the sperm motility(movements). You should have checked your male hormones, like LH, FSH,PRL, testosterone. Also, scrotal Doppler ultrasound scan i...
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Question: I know someone is has just recently started getting a bad headache with a quick onset and when he gets them, his legs go numb and just give out. He has fallen once or twice because of this. He has seen his IM doctor and now is going for an MRI - they are looking at his pituitary gland. Can a sudden onset of a...
Hi, First, a headache is a symptom and the causes of the headache can cause leg numbness. For example atherosclerosis, smoking, Chat Doctor. Second, he should measure his blood pressure and if it were high, he should receive a medical treatment and stop eating too much fat and salt. Third, the women who take oral cont...
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Question: My daughter is 8 1/2 weeks pregnant but cant keep nothing down...She is on 3 different nausea pills and plus went to hospital and got fluids because she was dehydrated ..What do you suggest ????? We have tried everything I can possibly think of..
Hi, I think you should do a thyroid profile. Sometimes deranged thyroid profile can lead to excess vomiting. If it is normal, she is having hypermedia gravidarrum. It will resolve by 3 months. She will be on medicines like dopamine, pyridoxine. She can take some anti-emetic like ondansetron. If it is excessive, inj...
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Question: i had allergy and the doctor had suggested me to use betnovat for sometime but i had used it for six months on my face also. because of the proglonged usage now i have itching,redness and small small pimples on my face. i had consulted doctor again they had give me doxy tablet and episoft facewash but i could...
Hello, Your question is not clear especially as you start with I had allergy but don't tell us what to? Betnovate for face is NOT recommended for prolonged use and treatment for pimples with tetracycline (as your doctor has recommended Roxy) is standard care. If it is pimples or acne you are suffering from, then 2nd li...
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Question: HI, I STARTED HAVING ABDOMINAL PAIN ABOUT A YEAR OR SO AGO. WENT TO MY PCP ORDERED A COMPLETE ABD ULTRASOUND WHICChatDoctorE BACK COMPLETLY NORMAL. THE PAIN COMES AND GOEST IN SPURTS LIKE AN EPISODE. ABOUT A YEAR OUT I WAS STILL HAVING THE PAIN. I WENT BACK AND MY PCP ORDERED A CAT SCAN. THE CAT SCAN SHOWED M...
I. This is a very classical finding of tuberculosis of the jejunum with secondary changes seen in pancreatic duct. This can also be due to dysfunction of the Sphincter of Odd, causing dilatation of the pancreatic duct. MRI and MRCP helps a lot for diagnosis. The Adenomyometasis of the gall bladder is an indication of t...
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Question: giddy back in ,March i had my gall bladder removed have never been the same again Have had 3 seizures in hospital 3 times last visit real bad broke 7 ribs when collapsed at the bank. Have been put on calcium potassium magnesium tablets and now they tell me i need to take another one called amiloride for my ki...
Hi there, I think you have some electrolyte imbalance which is causing seizures. Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), and Calcium are important ions in body and there deficiency or excess is likely to cause seizures. Ion imbalance are common in patients with tubular kidney diseases. Amiloride is likely to improve sodium related...
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Question: Hi I ve done warts something that almost looms like abscess on my rectum when i eat to much chilly or spicy foods it becomes sore and it was to close when whenerve I pass the stool wht should I do sometimes it becomes hard swells and very pain ful too.and I got a wart on my vagina that won t go away Context:...
Respected user, thanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Causes of the same are - bacterial infection of perianal skin - inflammation in warts - infected hemorrhoids - acute fissure with secondary infection - ischiorectal fossa abscess - fistula in ANO - boil - others* Confirmation of th...
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Question: He is admitted in hopital after all tests all reports were normal but in 1 scan he is having prob of mild dilatation of bilateral pelvoclyceal system doctor told he is haivng swelling in 2 kidneys can u plz sugest me what will be problem is & it is major or minor it curable or not frm medicines i am waiting ...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your concern. Mild dilatation of both pelvio-calyceal systems, isnt anything to worry about. You must check your creatinine levels and do a CENT(contrast CT scan). That will show function of the kidneys and if it's affected. Further treatment can be dec...
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Question: Hi, I have a pain under the lower part of my left ribs, it started yesterday and felt like a knot at first and now it is just a pain not severe but constant. I am a female in good health 65 years old. I take Crestor each day an asterix each day plus a premerin every second day. Context: Hi, I have a pain und...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion we need to rule out cardiac cause first for your left sided chest pain, as you are old age plus taking antihypertensive Chat Doctor. So better to rule cardiac cause. Get done ECG. If this is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. I think you are hav...
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Question: my daughter is 3 months yr old n 4rm the begining she suffers from gr een watery stools....when i consulted my doctor he advised isomil milk powder and her stools were in control...but she doesnt pass it daily and while passing she suffers 4rm pain .... when i consulted another doctor he advised farex but whe...
Greenish stools are normal in child Chat Doctor. It does not need to be treated. It occurs due to rapid transit of the fecal matter through the large intestines where the bile pigments do not get adequate time to get converted to the yellow color of stool. Furthermore, it is not due to some specific milk. Most formula...
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Question: Hello i am on logynon but had diarrehia 2 days ago do i take an extra pill for the day that i was ill from my other packet and then carry on as normal? i havent had sex yet as was on my period so im not to worried but just dont know weather i have to replace the pill from sataday as thats when i had diarrehia...
Hello and I hope I can help you today. You do not need to take an additional birth control pill because of diarrhea. Diarrhea may make you lose water, but it does not wash out medication you have taken. The only situation where you need to replace a pill is if you vomited within a few hours of taking it. So you can g...
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Question: I had recent test to see if my treatment for Hep C was successful. today I received a message saying my test were unmarkable and to complete the test again in 6 months. Not wanting to assume anything, does this mean the treatment seems to have worked?
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted you have hepatitis c infection.... So acute hepatitis is present.... The chances of getting converted into chronic case is more with hepatitis c as compare to other heterotrophic virus..... So repeat the test after few weeks and finally after 6 months to rule out chronic ca...
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Question: hi doctor , me sangam from goa . my father is having problem of breathing so doctor as prescribed him duolin respules trice a day but before an hour onward he found more difficulty for breathing so i just want 2 know after how many min we can use tht duolin respules again. or else is there any problem if we r...
Dublin contains Albuterol with ipratropium and is for use maximum three times a day 8 hours apart between doses. Lung function tests are required to see what the problem is - so that the best treatment options can be considered. A Chest physician must be consulted, and if there is suspicion of allergy, an Allergist as ...
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Question: I am suffering from something and im not sure what it is or if it can be helped, i cant remember a lot of things. Its extremely hard for me to remember convorsations and things that happened the day before and even sometimes the same day. I cant remember memories of things like vacations people memories of im...
What is your age? Do you have more problems in remembering recent events or past events? It might be dementia. Needs thorough work up. Forgetfulness can also be a part of depression or anxiety. Deficiency of certain vitamins like vitamin b12 can also cause it. You might need to be checked for certain other brain infect...
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Question: Hi i am Sujata from calcutta.i have experienced a massive pain at backside 2 days ago.lateral probe into these matter results in that i had a calculas at right kidney with fullness of the renal pelvis & small caculas at lower right ureter.the size of calculas is 0.5 cm.i want to know such obstruction in right...
HIA calculus of size 0.5 cm may pass by its own in about half the patients. Rest will require surgery to remove it. If your kidney function is normal and if pain is under control then you might prepare to wait. A prescription of tamsulosin might help along with painkiller. If you have continuous pain, fever or if your ...
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Question: I am trying to learn as much as possible about pain pumps as I am considering having one implanted due to 4 failed back surgeries back in 2010. I have been suffering chronic back pain ever since and have tried every other option available with no success Context: I am trying to learn as much as possible abou...
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should search for the cause of back pain. You may have some disc prolapse or some vertebral problem. Furthermore, you should go for MRI spine. This will give some idea regarding your cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Ho...
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Question: Is there any cure for psoriosis? My age is 57yrs.Iam suffering from psoriosis from last 4yrs. My father too had psoriosis. I am applying creams like cosvate,lobate,deplene etc prescribed by my skin spst doctor.which he keeps changing after every 30-45 day.but I have to apply it every day to keep it under cont...
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Brief answer:There is no permanent cure, recurrences are likely and treatment response varies from individual to individual. Detailed answer:But longer remission period be enhanced using combination therapies which are more effective than monotherapy. If I am you...
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Question: Wisdom teeth removed yesterday. Fine untill short while ago. Sudden dizzyness and shortness of breath. Had to lie down. Feel some what better now. Taking amoxicyllen, tylenol with codene, and ibuprophen. Did have a full day out doing normal stuff as well as going to a baseball game and fireworks for Canada Da...
HiT hank you for your query with Chat Doctor, it would have better if you had mentioned when did you fell dizziness after the surgery or one day after surgery because if it is after surgery, then it could be of less bloc supply to brain due to chair position for a long time which called as syncope which will come back ...
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Question: hello! i was playing a friendly parent vs children (5yr olds) soccer game and i went to redirect the ball which caused myself to twist and instantly my hip felt bruised! Hurts to walk and it also has a shooting pain which started down thigh but is now in shin instead of thigh! I am also pregnant. Do you think...
Because of the hormones of pregnancy, your soft tissue is more relaxed and more prone to injury. So, the tissue is likely simply inflamed, and would benefit from ice, as you have been doing, and topical over-the-counter rubs. You could also take Tylenol, but do not take any anti-inflammatories (such as Advil/allele) as...
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Question: Hi, My mom is 77years, and is suffering from Asthma, n had an attack of asthma a week ago, n was gasping for breath feeling week,swollen feet/leg, n then suddenly as she was talking she ran short of breath suddenly and could not breath at all then they rushed her to the hospital and she was given oxygen gas a...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Recurrent attack in bronchial asthma is a common problem. Consult pulmonologist and have regular medicine like bronchi dilators and anti-asthmatic medicine. Keep Nebulizer at home and use as and when required. Use of Nebulizer will help for breathing problem and visit to hospital off an on w...
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Question: After two days of pain from my anus, I found blood on my toilet paper after a movement this morning. None seemed in the stool or bowl. The blood wasnt fresh. The pain in noticable when I cough and occassionally when I move. Im 30 and in decent health. Went to the doctor last week for a check up. I was diagnos...
Hello. Blood after deposition and anal pain, first diagnostics to rule are the most common anal pathologies(hemorrhoids or anal fissure). Both are not important pathologies. Your doctor must examine you to rule out that pathologies. If there is no pathology in anal area, blooding can be caused to lower digestive tract ...
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Question: My Father-in-law is having Blood uria arround 9 his pressure is fluctuating arround 80-150 to 90-190 left & right leggs are having high pain , What is the actual treatment ? Dr. gave Zyloric (arround 500 tablets 2 /day)& pressure monitoring continued -Please help
Hello, I would like to tell you that your father needs to be on a low protein diet and continue with tablet Pyloric for high Uric acid. His systolic blood pressure is on the higher side which needs to be managed with diet, lifestyle modification, and medicine. Kindly consult a physician personally for Blood pressure ma...
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Question: hi doctor, i had a incomplete abortion in the month of march at that time i was 7 week pregrent. now am trying to become pregrent i contacted doctor she suggested me pubergen injections on the 10th 12th and 14th days and xfert-f tablets for 30 days will that work immediately or will it take time. My doctor ha...
Hi, Thanks for your query, This injection Bergen is a Chat Doctor injection . It is given for ovulation and also for maintenance of pregnancy especially in patients with history of abortion. Ferry tab is given for healthy pregnancy. It may work immediately also and may take some time also because pregnancy depends on ...
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Question: Dear Sir From last 6-7 months i have itching on the whole body when i scratch it rashes will appear. i went to doctor he asked to do prick test. in that, the report came as it is from Dust. for that i am taking tablets from last 5 months(Laveta M) but still i am facing the same problem. Last year i faced snee...
Hi Dear thanks for your question, you're having generalized itching and from last six months and your patch test is positive for dust, Dear the permanent remedy for you is to avoid your allergens that is dust, if you can avoid dust, even by wearing a face mask at your work place that will give you permanent cure for al...
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Question: I have been prescribed Augmentin for a baterial infection from a flea bit here in india, the infection has gone down, but i have finished the last of my course of tablets and it is still there, do i need another course, or will it coontinue to fight the infection?I am 40 yrs old, 95kg,male
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The symptoms of infection should have resolved-fever, increased warmth in the area, redness, swelling, discharge, pain these symptoms are still present then you may need another course of antibiotics. If you are well, then the infection has resolved. Even when the infection resolves you...
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Question: Hey guys, Just wondering why i get too much dick cheese.i am circumsized and i take a bath daily sometimes 2x a day.but after a few hours and when i pee i see There would be a small amount of dick cheese on my thing.furthermore (not sure if this is related) sometimes when i masturbate or have sex with my girl...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Thick white discharge from the penis can be a sign of STDs. I also suspect the same for you. Crack in the dick again raises suspicious of further STDs. I advise you should do microscopic e...
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Question: My father had surgery on a pinched nerve in his neck He is 74 years old and is borderline diabetic. He could hardly walk before the surgery and its been 5 months and the last week his ankles and feet turned a dark red and are very swollen? Is this normal?
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of your father. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As you mentioned your father had surgery of the cervical spine, and he is diabetic borderline with age of 74 years, there is nothing to worry with the swelling. As your father is 74 and not mobile, there will b...
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Question: Hi doctor I am Vik.I am addicted to mastuburation and this habit is runing my life.I wanted to know is this a psycjological disease.I have tied all the way to overcome the problem but my mind always try to push me towards this.Please advice about this problem of mine.Thank you Context: Hi doctor I am Vik.I a...
Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Masturbation is safe and pleasure giving practice But if you have masturbation habit more than three times per week than further action taken Behavioral modification needs to be done Yoga, meditation and daily exercise will be beneficial Avoid stress Try to make short term and long term go...
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Question: I have fibromyalgia and chronic headaches since I was born and tonight my migraine feels super bad. Myhead hurts on every part of my head all the time, but the major pain is on my right side and right jaw.The pain has been on going for an hour.I have taken a bc powder about thirty minutes ago. I also took my ...
Hello ! I understand your concern. I would recommend you to take an antidepressant like Duloxetine if you don't have problems with your sleeping. If you have problems with sleeping I would recommend Amitriptyline or Fluoxetine. Amitriptyline can cause constipation, hypotension, heart problems and an EKG should be done ...
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Question: Hi can you plz give me some advice,i have been in pain a lot in my back,under my right rib cage been sick,feel sick,it hurts wenever i eat,ive had bloods done all came back ok,had a scan on my gallbladder which didnt show any stones,i am still quite in a lot of pain,i get bad acid+have to throw up+it burns my...
Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns.... Based upon the history you have provided it appears to be acid reflux from your stomach. But to be on the safe side you should get your HIDE scan done to rule out any gall bladder pathology. ...
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Question: Hello doctor, This is abc,and I m suffering from vitiligo in my lips,doctor prescribed me a tube named TBIS .01% with few nutritional tablets.my hairs is also turning grey and I use altris gel before two month as my doc say.is vitiligo is due to premature hair greyi...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Vitiligo is a depigmentation patch in the skin and mucosa. It is associated usually associated with gray hair. Vitiligo can be treated by application of steroid locally. But there is no cure for Vitiligo. B...
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Question: Hi, I injured my tail bone some years ago helping move a piano. Xrays showed nothing, but he pain was very real for long time. I simply began using a pillow with cutout for tail bone area. Research only showed surgery to remove TB or I read another about interrectal correct, neigher appealed to me. Now 5 year...
Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryIdeally the best thing would have been to get examined by neurologist for injuries and nerve test. By testing your power, bulk, reflexes etc. we can l...
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Question: I have developed a slight abdominal external bleed. 4 or 5 days ago I have severe abdominal pain. Across the upper part of my stomach and continuing down my right side into the groin area. The pain has subsided with only mild tenderness, now the slight bleed has occurred. Context: I have developed a slight a...
Hi, Thanks for your query.In my opinion the most likely cause of your right abdominal pain would be a renal colic because of some kidney calculi(stone). I could not understand the bleed you are trying to explain. Is it bleeding in urine or with stools. Bleeding in urine can occur with renal stones.Meanwhile, take plent...
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Question: MY MOTHER IS 88 YRS. OLD. SHE S DIABETIC AND NOW HAS RENAL KIDNEY FAILURE. SHE DOES DIALYSIS 3 TIMES A WEEK. SHE HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF INSULIN, WATER PILL AND COLESTERAL. HER LEGS ARE VERY SWOLLEN UP TO THE GROIN AREA AND VERY RED. SHE JUST LEFT THE CLINIC AND THEY CHECKED FOR BLOOD CLOT AND THAT WAS NEGATIVE. T...
Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Cellulitis is infection of tissue and skinny bacteria most commonly by Staphylococcus. You need to consult to surgeon and examine locally. If there is pus formation take place, its must be evacuated and if there is only inflammation you can give her antibiotic and anti-infl...
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Question: I have fluctuating hypertension anywhere from 178/98 to 110/68 within a few hours. I m on Verapamil 24 bid, Coreg .25 bid and Lisinopril 10 mg bid for hypertension. I used to have very labile hypertension and it would get upwards of 280/160 at times. I was dx d with CRPS eventually, which seems to have affect...
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Question: I had open trigger finger release surgery seven days ago. The doctor said that the tendons were frayed and very tight in the procedure. My finger is is very stiff and does not straighten without pain. I m hoping to regain full use without additional complications? Do the symptoms point towards nerve damage? W...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need vigorous physiotherapy for fingers to reduce this pain. This kind of pain is common after trigger finger surgery. Painkiller, anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Usual recovery time is 1 month. So no need to worry about nerve damage duri...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My heart beats very hard. I woke up one day and I couldn t breath and my heart was beating very hard, I fealt very weak and I couldn t breath and I fealt pressure in my head
Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a possible cardiac arrhythmia. Anxiety cannot be excluded either. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: - an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring in order...
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Question: I failed my stress test and the doctor is sending me to a hospital to take the stress echocardiogram test. He is telling me that women have a tendency to have false positives during the original stress test and that he is not concerned there is anything wrong. Is it really normal to fail the original test?
Dear Mrs, ECG stress test results can be false positive among women, it means that there can be abnormal results, when the person actually has no problem. We perform a stress test to a woman patient, if it negatives, no abnormality in results, then heart disease is unlikely, if it is positive or doubtful, it doesn't ye...
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Question: Hi, hope you can help.I have small white spots on my scrotum, the shaft of the pension and also round the head of the penis. These spots have also started forming on my lips, edges and underside of my tongue and also my eyelids and under the eyes.I havent visited a GP yet, as I find it a very embarrassing iss...
helloThanks for the query. Probably you have developed vitiligo. It is an autosomal disorder in which body forms antibodies against the pigment forming cell. The pigment forming cells are destroyed leading to white colored patches on the body. It can be treated with the use of steroids and other immunomodulatory Chat D...
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Question: My five year old son has an arachnoid cyst in the posterior fossa discovered after ct/mri for a concussion. Recently he started having nosebleeds and headaches behind his ear above his neck along with some blurry vision. Could the cyst be causing these symptoms? We are waiting on a neurosurgery appointment...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Cyst in Posterior Fossa may cause Blurry Vision and The Nose Bleed may be due to Arterial Hypertension secondary to Intracranial Hypertensio...
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Question: Hi, I was diagnosed to have end stage renal disease sec. to obstructive uropathy sec. to neurogenic bladder. I was once a had spina bifida but corrected with a surgery. I have 4-5 mg/dl crea. doctor advises to undergo dialysis. any more alternatives? thanks!
Hello, end stage renal disease. This term itself it self-explanatory for the condition you are having. This means renal disease has reached an end stage where it's not going to function and it's mostly irreversible. Dialysis is the best option for patients with ESD. Only other option for these patients is undergoing re...
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Question: I HAVE A SHEARING AND BURNING PAIN IN MY LOWER LEFT BELLY CLOSE TO BELLY BUTTON AREA. I NOTICED THIS WHEN I HAD LAUGHED REALLY HARD. I HAVE TO HOLD MY STOMACH WHEN I SNEEZE AND COUGH AND LAUGH. ALSO WHEN I STEP DOWN THIS ALSO HURTS, WHAT COULD THIS BE?
Hello! Thanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor ! I read carefully your query and understand your concerns about your health. There are many possible causes for a pain in the lower left abdomen with these characteristic you have mentioned. Most common causes are:-Diverticulitis-Stones in urinary tract-Urinary tract...
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Question: A 43 YEAR OLD MAN GOT A FRACTURE OF THE FEMUR, HAD SURGERY AND THEN DISCHARGED....HE RETURNED A FEW DAYS LATER WITChatDoctorPLAINTS OF SWELLING AND OOZING IN THE SAID LEG A WOUND SWAB DONE SHOWED POSITIVE FOR PROTEUS MIRABILIS.....HOW CAN A BACTERIA PRESENT IN URINE OR THE GUT GET INTO A FRACTURE ON THE LEG?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, its false belief that its urinary or gut bacteria. Actually it is ubiquitous to found everywhere. Actually when you are operated upon the condition becomes favorable for these bacteria...
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Question: Have you heard of parasites that can clog arteries? I have symptoms of a possible blocked artery (pain in left arm, in neck) and am going for some tests (echo, etc). However, I have been tested 6 months ago on standard tests and all were fine. Ive been taking a parasite cleanse as a 2 were identified in a ...
Hello, none of the routine parasites you are considering can clog the coronary arteries per se.However, parasitic infection of lungs or stomach may mimic chest pain. So if you have risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, smoker, family history of heart disease. Then its wise to rule out underlying heart disease. A Tr...
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Question: Hey, Ive always had a breathing problem, getting worse since ive been out of sports(high school). Ive always produced way too much mucus, find myself spitting it up every few minutes, coughing/choking it up(after laughing alot), fatigue/tiredness. It would basically prohibit me from doing normal everyday acti...
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X-ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes:1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for ...
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Question: Banged my left yesterday getting out of a Jeep in Gran Canaria. Big bruise has formed and is a little painful and hot to touch. Have applied Thrombocid forte 5mg supplied by pharmacist today. and have been icing it. Have I done enough? Am on holiday here til next Monday. Thanks
Big bruise develops due to collection of blood under the skin .it will take some time to resolve. In addition to Rest, ice and thrombosis you can take an analgesic such as ibuprofen to decrease pain. If pain, redness and local temperature suddenly increases, it means it got infected .then u will have to consult your ph...
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Question: some angiograms use dyes to enhance pictures of veins and arteries e.g. bylaterial run offs. This can destroy weak kidneys. Is there any other procedures that are kidney friendly ? to be used by Interventional Cardiologists performing angioplasty on legs. excuse spelling. THANK YOU
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, let me assure you, presently non-ionic contrasts are all safe. They are used routinely for angiograms of kidneys also. For MRA (MR angiograms), there are safer contrasts used, in case of compromised kidney function(high creatinine level). For angiograms of lower extremi...
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Question: I am doing pre-medical(2 year) but these last three months have been very hard for me because I have lost interest in my studies (I want to study but I cant concentrate) I overthink and I have been missing exams..according to my friends and family my behaviour is changing and I am not cheerful as I was before...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The answer is in your question itself. You lose interest in your studies and become lazy. That is the only problem with you. No Chat Doctor. You ask yourself. Why? Most people undergo such a situation in their important develop...
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Question: i have an almost constant itch around my groin area which when i scract is soaked in what i would say is sweat, after a shower i notice reddness around that area and there is no hair growth once dried the skin looks thin and extremly dry, also the smell is quite pundgeant, any ideas please Context: i have an...
Hello, It is a typical feature of fungal infection (also known as Tina courts or jock itch). As of now clean the area with soap and water and apply antifungal like clotrimazole for symptomatic relief. An antihistamine like cetirizine can be taken for itching. Good personal hygiene is also important. Generally, the symp...
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Question: Hi, I have what feels like a lump in my hip felxor, pretty much in the crease between lower abdominals and top of the quad. One on the right hip is slightly larger than the one on the left hip, and are not in symmetrical positions. When I press on either one they move around slightly, and no real pain just mi...
Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Lymphnode enlargement in the groin / or could be from Lipoma. Any other causes of such a lump would be more evident after p...
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Question: Hey, im 14 and i had a blood blister on my right pointer finger i thought it was a good idea to pop it but then after a couple of days it started to puff up and the blister turned black and my cuticle turned yellow. What happend? is there a ways to fix it without going to the doctor?
In the blood vessels, the blood does not clot. But when it extravasates and gets collected somewhere as in this blister, it gets gradually degraded. Depending on the stage, the color varies between blackish, brownish, purplish, bluish, greenish, yellowish and gone. Yellow is the color of bilirubin, a degradation produc...
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Question: My 5 year old daughter hasn t been feeling well since Monday. She threw up Monday morning, 4 times, had no other symptoms. An hour after throwing up, she had a fever of 103. I took her to the doctor and she was tested for strep. She tested negative for strep and was told it was a virus. She had a fever from M...
Hi.... I understand your concern. By what you say I feel that your child is going through a viral illness too. Your doctor is probably right. I will explain to you how the 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 rathe...
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Question: Do you know when Dioxin was approved as a medication? Ive taken it for 2 weeks My blood pressure went up to 190/70. I also take atenolol. but that doesnt cause it to go up. My Dr. said he had given it DIOXIN) to people for 32 yeas & never had a patient say their pressure went up.
You have asked a great question about a medication with a long and rich history. First, digoxin is derived from a plant that has been used for Hun Chat Doctor. Dioxin is the unfortunate byproduct of certain chemical reactions that is quite toxic. Digoxin may be used to slow or regulate heart rate and rhythm or to help...
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