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Question: I m 22 and male. I have a small (5*7) Becker nevus between my stomage and breast . It really annoys me so I want to get rid of it. What I heard from other people, Laser treatments are not really effective and complex. On the other hand I ve read from a lot of people that they got a Tattoo over their becker ne...
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Few lasers like q switched laser or ILL show good results in Becker nevus. However, a number of sessions might be required. If it's a small nevus and that too in covered area of body, it is better to leave it as such. How would tattooing the area enhance its beauty. If you get bored with t...
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Question: Hi, Ive been having back pain for over a year. I cannot sleep for more than 5 hours and can only sleep on my sides. my stomach always feel bloated, I have irregular period. I skipped my period for over 2 months, then I have some kind of blood for over 3 weeks (brownish blood) and it smells Context: Hi, Ive b...
Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. You need to do MRI to rule not other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analgesi...
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Question: I have some white spots around my lips , pigmentation on face...right now i m using venusia craem and taking Keraglo Fore tablets...I have also thyroid problems....do shifting duty...How can i remove white spots and pigmentation from my skin? It happens 1 and 1/2 yaers ago..at that time doctor give me elovera...
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. There could be many causes for white spots like P Alba, vitiligo, nevi, post inflammatory hypopigmentation etc. Similarly, the pigmentation could be plasma, sun damage, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation etc. It is difficult to suggest a treatment without examining the lesions. The treatm...
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Question: I go to sleep at night normally tired at 11:30pm. I wake up at maybe 2 or 3am several times a month still very tired in my mind, but my body is manic and wants to get up and run. If I get up and do jumping jacks I can get the feeling to subside and go back to bed. What causes midnight manic?
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think that this is not midnight manic as you say. It is Obsessive behavior pattern. This comes from unusual habit and then by fear and obsession. You need to talk to me in detail regarding this. I need to know much f...
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Question: Lately my husbands urine has a very strong smell. today he is running a fever for no apparent reason. He lost a kidney about 30 years ago due to kidney stones.but said he is not having any pain. Do you think the fever and the strong smelling urine could be related?
HelloThanks for query. Strong smelling urine with fever strongly suggest acute UTI. Please get his routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to. He needs to take broad spectrum antibiotics like Definite along with urinary antis...
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Question: I have had severe pain in my upper back for about the past 5 days now. I can hardly move my neck in any direction. Its very difficult to lift my arms, or lift any weight, also hard to bend down at all. Almost everything makes it worse. I cant stand for more than 15-20 minutes without having to sit down, and I...
Hi, The symptoms that you are experiencing are caused due to cervical myelopathy. However, a thorough neurological examination is required. The cure for the weakness and stiffness depends on the causative factor. Here I would first suggest you to get an MRI scan of the cervical spine immediately after consulting with a...
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Question: What is the best birth control pill to take? I am will be starting birth control soon and am wondering from personal experience what is the best birth control pill to take? I have heard there are issues with women gaining weight or breaking out while on birth control and I dont want these issues. Are there an...
Hallow Dear, There are varied types of birth control pills. Some contain low progesterone and high estrogen, some are balanced while others are low estrogen and progesterone dominant pills. I do not want to bother you with the continuous and sequential and such types of pills. Generally, the women who are having estrog...
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Question: I have had a problem with masterbation for a while now aproximently 2-3 years. I have discovered one pimple(I cut the top off with tweezers) on the shaft of my penis and on the other some flat bump.Is this seroious?Do I need to see a doctor?Thankyou
HelloThanks for query. You have developed staphylococcal infection of hair follicle (Boil) on shaft of the penis. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Definite along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical antibiotic ointment like Newsprint twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm w...
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Question: Hi - I was diagnosed with vertigo in December. It seemed to getting better with time, but still bothers me when I tilt my head from sided to side or try to look up. However, tonight, I have been getting dizzy again, it s coming and going. Just sitting at table and all of a sudden feel a quick spinning that th...
Hi, Your symptoms of dizziness and quick spinning with turning of head is consistent with peripheral vertigo(vertigo related to ear). I treat my patients with vestibular rehabilitation exercises and short course of betahistine (antivertigo Chat Doctor. Consult neurologist for clinical confirmation of stagehand and feet...
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Question: My 17 year old son has had a lingering cough for about 3 weeks now. He initially had a bad cold and now the cough still lingers. sometimes its a dry cough and now its accompanied by mucus in his throught and a runnimg nose as well as a headace becasue of the constant coughing ad hacking. It gets more uncontro...
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Persistent cough may be because of allergy or flue like condition. For treatment of cough try to HY Chat Doctor. Water is thin out the mucus, so it can liquefy easily. Water moisten the membranes of respiratory tract. Menthol cough strep can take. Take warm water or tea. You can take ...
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Question: i am having parenchymal grade 2 disease. i found it when i got a pain in my abdomen and done ut scan ..before 5 years ago. now i am 30 years, bachelor .i have not taken any treatment...some times ...i felt pain in my left side of my stomach .but not all the time....by pressing that section i dont feel any pai...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. Kidney function tests, include USG-scan, which shows parenchymal disease. The other test is creatinine, electrolytes and check B.P., which may go up. As you've not repeated your tests for 5 years, do the following tests soon:1. Urine rou...
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Question: Hi, this is eugene of Philippines and I would like to inquire, how can I lower my sgpt and my sgot in normal way. My sgpt is 74.43 and my sgot is 43. My physician advise me to take ultrasound for HBL. Is this ok? Should highly appreciate your prompt reply. Thanks
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your liver enzymes level are slightly increased. Level of SGPT increase in liver damage. It can be due to viral infection, alcohol, Chat Doctor. You should go for ultrasound abdomen and complete liver function test including hepatitis test. I...
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Question: I forgot to take my liscinopril /hctz /10/12.5 today til about 5pm. I checked it on my left wrist, it was 178/132 then shortly I checked my right wrist, it was 121/88. Then, later, I checked again both sides...left wrist was 162 /110, and right wrist was 129/83. This seems to be a trend for now, usually I onl...
Hello dear user! I have gone through your query and understood your concerns! Thank you for sharing them on Chat Doctor. The difference of blood pressure more than 10 points between arms may suggest different problems. In elderly this might be due to artery blockage from atherosclerosis, peripheral artery diseases, dam...
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Question: HiSwollen glands, can they stay raised after reducing down in size for a long period of time, or indeed forever. I have had a swollen gland come up 9 weeks ago, and although it has reduced in size it hasnt completely disappeared. They sent a blood test off whicChatDoctore back normal. Another node raised i...
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggests - lymph nodal enlargement, incomplete healing and recurrence in different location.2. Bascically lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the presence of localized or systemic infection / inflammation.3. First you have to treat the possible reasons for the nodal enlargement the...
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Question: ay I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am meenakshy 24 years old just got married.i am expecting to get conceived but 2 times i got my periods.just 2 months are over after my wedding also i am a thyroid patient.will there be any problem for me to get conceived
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion you can wait for spontaneous onset of pregnancy for another 10 months. Usually infertility treatment is started if pregnancy doesn't occur even after one year of unprotected intercourse. As you are thyroid patient I suggest you to check your thyroid levels to ensure ...
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Question: I have a small painful lump below my right ear near my jaw. It was not there or at least not painful last night but this morning hurt like heck and has gotten more sore as the day has gone on. Any insight? Also I have not been sick recently and the only change in my life is I am trying to quit smoking using C...
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From the description, it seems to be either an infected lymph node or could be an inflamed parotid swelling. The exact nature could be determined only after a clinical assessment, and possibly an FNAC, and so I would advise you to visit your family physician/ENT...
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Question: Hi,I have had a large painful bump in my left temple for about a week and also noticed a very painful lymp node yesterday, also on the left side (above the clavicle). I thought the bump in the temple was a spider bite, but now Im wondering if it could also be a swollen lymp node. Context: Hi,I have had a lar...
Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Painful lymph node is suggestive of infection. You need to show it to a physician for a physical examination of the swelling and also to look for the site of infection. He may then start you on a course of antibiotics to control the infection. If even after that the swellings have...
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Question: Hi, I am a 33 year old female with absolutely no significant medical history. I am not on medication, only surgeries have been orthopedic (knee). I just recently moved to the Denver area and have not been feeling 100% due to altitude and low moisture. I have been menstruating since 5/1, with painful cramps...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. Forum. You are 33 years, female, You have shifted to DENVER area which is a place of high moisture. You had pain in right lower abdomen, and they are limited and superficial. Most probably it looks like APPENDICITIS, I advise you to immediately consult...
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Question: hello. I am a 33 yr old male with chronic neck/jaw pain. i weigh 155 lb and am 58. The Pain has been present going on 4 yrs now and seems to be getting worse..ie ear pressure and constant popping. All this only on Rt side. I have seen dentists, tmj specialist(i wear a mouthgaurd every night), 3 ENTs, and phys...
Hello, You have been very thorough and utilized specialist which would be my first recommendation. I would continue with the treatment recommended by the neurologist that offered relief and hope for benefit with the cumulative effect with multiple treatments. The MRI is utilized in evaluating soft tissue and is a very ...
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Question: Dear sir, i would like to ask one doubt that i took full kit (1 mifipriston and after 40 hours 4 misopristol by Doctor advice in doctor clinic) from LMP (7 weeks 5 days) , now 6 hours were gone. now i felt pain and as well as gets slightly bleeding occurs. is it means that abortion are terminate?
Hi, Thanks for asking. If you have followed doctors advise about Mifepristone &Mioprostol pills...& pain bleeding has started, that indicates starting the process of abortion. Normally complete emptying of uterus with blood, clots,fetal parts & membranes follow within 6 to 24 hours of the Bisoprolol pills. You should...
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Question: Hi i have been feeling short of breath and I cant get enough air if I try to it really hard my chest or just below it feels like a heavy object is on me at all times the only time Im at ease is when Im sleeping. I am a young girl who is healthy and very active bu I have had this for three days now Context: H...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. I think that there is nothing wrong with you organically speaking. The way you describe your shortness of breath seems like you have an emotional stress (It's up to you to search in yourself about your emotional burdens). If there is...
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Question: my husband had a triple bypss and 3 stints last week and is on lots of meds. He has lost 10 pounds or more because he has no appitite and is very fatique and has nausea. his temp is 99.8 and b/p is 100/66 I wonder if he needs to go back to the er. he is resting now but is kinda pale in color..He is 33 years o...
Hi TRIPLE CABG IS A LONG Surgery and involves a lot of blood loss, chest Wallis cut open and is again stitched, this process involves a lot of blood loss, post operation patient feel weak lethargy and fatigue for 2,w3 weeks, body will take some time to compensate for the loses BP will also pick up once he will start am...
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Question: Hi, myself MD and I m from sydney.My mother had stroke nearly 1 and half year ago and she is paralysed since then.My brothers tryed several treatment but still she didnt improvr.I would like to take her to india for better treatment.If anyone can suggest me a best hospital for paralysis treatment please.Howev...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorNice to hear from you, but it is somewhat very surprising that being a physician you are asking such question, it is almost year gone for stroke, now there is no medicine that could cure the paralyzed part or sequela, it is window phase called "Penumbra" which remained opened up to 48 h...
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Question: I was was told that I have Gillian barre syndrome. Apparently I ve had it for several months. By the time I was finally diagnosed, my symptoms are starting to lessen. I still have weakness , pins and needles, pain, walking problems and fatigue. What treatment do I need?
Gillian barre is an acute condition which quickly progresses, within days it progresses, it starts from Toes and proceeds upwards, so it can cause respiratory paralysis. Also, sensory reflexes are gone.it is ascending type of paralysis. Patient is admitted and treated with immunoglobulin and plasma exchange. But from y...
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Question: Since many years the pee wakes me up in the morning. After I go to the toilet to pee I feel strong pain at my right back , its almost 10 centimeters from my right waist and its 20 centimeters from anus. I changed the mattress but it did not work. I went to the doctors the made an ultra sound and the found onl...
Hello, Thanks for posting, The pain that is existing now is more likely due to the previous existence of the stone in your kidneys which caused a local inflammation. If medications were given to dissolve the stone, and it was done successfully, then the inflammation created by the stone still exist. You will need to pl...
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Question: Hi!I have a large painless lump, about the size of a 50 cent piece, on the bend of my right arm, sitting right at the end of the forearm just below where one would usually extract blood from. I did not notice it until last week and cannot accurately say how long its been there. The lump is hard and shaped li...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Following are the common causes for lump at elbow joint area. 1. Desmond 2. Lipoma 3. Fibroid 4. Tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath) So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of swelling 2. X-ray of elbow joint 3. Ultrasound examination of swelli...
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Question: hi my teeth are dark brown at the top of my teeth n some have little black bits at the top im visiting my dentist tuesday n am scared of the outcome what can they do to help my teeth look better i dont smile if i do i put my hand over my mouth last time i visited the dentist i couldnt have a xray as i was pre...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The dark brown pigmentation over the teeth could be because of the intrinsic stains caused by the fibrosis or enamel hyperplasia or secondary to decayed tooth. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is decayed tooth then you can get it restored with ...
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Question: ???please help me i keep having this bad cramping in my abdomen area and sometimes it gets so bad i wanna go to the hospital but they always tell me the same stuff that is very irrelevant to my problems can you help me or am i just pregnant and dont know it yet.???
Hi Thanks for posting your query. I need more information on your problem. Since how long you are suffering from this problem? Do you have vomit or motion problem ? Is your cramps related to your periods ? Is there any burning sensation while passing urine? I advise you to get ultrasound abdomen pelvis and urine r...
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Question: hi i have a 9 year old daughter that just woke up one morning a year ago now with weird forceful eye tics, where her head would turn to the side while her eyebrows raised n eye rolled to the top left corner of her head , she had a eeg done that came back with tics now her top body gets like stiff and her next...
Dear Jessica, I appreciate your concern regarding your child. I am doubtful if the EEG report says "Tics" on impression. By your description she seems to be suffering from some form of convulsions. I would suggest that you consult your doctor/pediatrician who would guide to the correct course of action after examining ...
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Question: One of my relatives TLC DLC count is increased higher than the normal. And she is suffering from high fever due to that. This has happened thrice in 2 months. Can i please know the reason for the same and what are the results because of high TLC DLC count?
Total WBC count rises in the presence of infection which is the reason for fever in your relatives case. The ABCs are the blood cells whicChatDoctore into action commonly during any infection, could be bacterial, viral or any other kind. These cells are the first line if defense mechanism which try to eliminate the off...
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Question: Pea sized lump behind ear skin colored. Sore to the touch feels like a pimple. Had it for a week and it hasn t come to a head. Tonight in the shower I was finally able to pop it but the blood was dark red. Been ten minutes and it still kind of oily red. Context: Pea sized lump behind ear skin colored. Sore t...
Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Most likely this could be a post auricular lymphadenitis with pain due to some inflammation. If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to fiddle with it to avoid a super added infection. I would prescribe you with a course of broad spectrum antibiotic and an ...
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Question: Hello Dr., My daughter 4.5 years, was suffering with night fever. This happened about 4-5 times with in one month and normal fever for about 2-3 times in this time period. That time she was treated for a normal fever and she was okay for a time being. Now she is diagnosed with TC 15800 Cells/cmm & WIDAL (SLID...
Hi...coming to your queries first - 1. Tidal by slide method is a useless test - do not trust it.2. Tidal need not be done unless there is fever continuously for more than 7 days.3. This seems like a recurrent viral illness to me. I will explain to you what a viral illness is - so that you will be more confident next t...
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Question: I was at gymnastics today attempting a gainer back flip off a ledge into a pit. I went back to far and hit the corner and jammed up my knee. I think it twisted but I m not all to sure because it happened so quickly. after the incident my knee felt like it was burning and it was tingling. I walked around to se...
Dear patient You have got twisting injury to knee which may lead to fracture or more commonly meniscus injury. This needs to be investigated with MRI of knee to confirm diagnosis. MRI gives detail of ligaments and meniscus injury and is helpful for planning treatment. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. ...
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Question: hi....my friend is getting attacks for d past few days.....he talks normally n all of a sudden he stops talkin he goes totally blank....he doesn t even realise he has to breathe we hav to ask him to breathe.....his body starts shivering n his face goes pale....this lasts for about few minutes......for the pas...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore, you must add Chat Doctor. Please request your friend understand anxiety and related problems. Once he can understand his anxiety, he will be able to keep himself...
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Question: i am 33 plus 5 days pregnant with twins, i have light-headedness, shooting pain down my legs, labour pains in my back, swollen feet, legs and vaginal area and a lot of pelvic pressure..what should i do when the hospital doctors told me that i am not in labour but to go home Context: i am 33 plus 5 days pregn...
Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. With a twin pregnancy, all the pregnancy symptoms are exaggerated. This is because of the increased uterine size and as the pregnancy advances toward term, pressure effects are felt more. The edema can be relieved by using foot-end elevation while taking...
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Question: I have PCT; sporadic, tested at mayo clinic, being treated in Minot ND have had 10 phlebs, ferritin was at 153 before the 10th phleb, I am seeing a blood specialist, I ask him questions about arthritis and skip problems and he will not answer any questions and gets offended like I am a idiot, his answer too a...
Hi, thank you for posting. I read your query very carefully, and I understood your problem. I think that I can help you. I think that Porphyria butane tardy(PCT) is an almost treated disease. If the treatment is correct, the prognosis is usually excellent. You need to follow strictly phlebotomies program. You should av...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my mom is coughing up solid sputum bubbles that will not pop and they are gagging her. she has stopped drinking sugary and dairy things because she thought that was making them too thick but it didnt help.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely in your mothers case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchi...
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Question: I have had a pain in the back of the neck, just above the shoulder blade. Its been going on for two weeks. It almost feels like a muscle strain and if I sit a certain way or move my head a certain way the pain subsides. I woke up last night with bad diahrea, nauseated and very shakey. I was wonder if it m...
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. From description, it seems to be muscle strain. Features you described not seems to be due to meningitis or food poisoning. Give rest to the neck and do not involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues. Applying muscle relaxant gel and taking anti-inflamma...
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Question: im thinking about getting braces and i have a question. i have 2 broken teeth and i definitely need to get them removed before having braces. so what should i do? remove them first or go to the orthodontist for consulting first? because i dont want to have implant teeth. i just want the braces to move my teet...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, i would be glad to answer your query,first, I want you to know that only when the tooth is badly broken or cannot be restored, until then your dentist will never indicate an extraction for you. You have not mentioned anything about the broken teeth, are they front or back. I will...
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Question: Occasionally I get extremely sharp pains in my chest, more commonly on the left side and sort of in between ribs. It can last anywhere from 10 seconds to an hour. This pain prevents me from breathing properly when it occurs, I had to take quick and small breaths or it will hurt extremely badly. What is this a...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Left sided chest pain should always be evaluated for heart diseases. So first get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can be the cause. So apply warm ...
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Question: I have a friend who has been suffering with hives for aprx 6 months, and her eyes get real read and she just dont feel good when these hives come on. She had allergy testing done is barley allergic to dust/dust mites. and has cleaned home from top to bottom what do you think Context: I have a friend who has ...
Allergy is a challenge for patient and sometimes doctor too .please observe a few precautions ...if you are allergic to house dust please cover your nose with handkerchief when you enter your home from outside visit ...regular dusting carpets curtains bed covers sofa covers.and keep your pet away .wet mopping of floor ...
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Question: My heart for the past 6 months has been stopping and then starting back up with a large thump. When it stops my head, hands tingle. When it starts back up if feels as if everything is flowing again. It just happens anytime of the day. at times a become dizzy and when i sit down my heart does it again. Co...
Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. If the heart stops your brain will not get blood supply, and you will have serious complications. In your case you feel dizzy and tingling sensation in the head and hands. So in your case the heart didn't stop, but it skips a beat I suppose. We must get you evaluated for the same. I recomm...
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Question: when I breathe in I have a dull ache that feels like it is located in the lower right of my left lung.The more air I take in the more intense the ache is. I first noticed it 3 weeks ago and thought I had just pulled a muscle, but it is still there, and was wondering whether it might be something more Context...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But since it is from long duration (3 weeks), better to get done chest x-ray to rule out lung pathology. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about major lung diseases. Musculosk...
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Question: my bf fingered me on sep5 and i am scared he had precum. he wiped his fingeres with a handkerchief but did not wash his hands before fingering me, and it wasnt even deep he just rubbed his fingers at the entrance of my v***** im really scared and i want a experts advide please tell me if i could be pregnant t...
Hello dairy understand your concerns be relaxed. Chance of the pregnancy is nil. Rubbing by the vagina by the wiped finger with the handkerchief does not cause pregnancy. Pregnancy is possible with penetrative sexual intercourse or penetration up to vaginal introits in the unsafe period of the cycle. Just avoid stress....
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Question: i am a 29 year old female who has lots of cracks on my tongue , esp the sides which are extremely unsightly. i would like to have the sides of my tongue appear normal looking because it is very shameful to have this condition. I would like to know how i can help with the closing of the cracks of my tongue. I ...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, i would like to inform you that it is condition which has a hereditary as well as dietary cause, you have not mentioned anything about your medical history, I assume it's fine, i would suggest you to visit your dentist and get the oral cavity checked thoroughly, there is a treatm...
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Question: My sister in law has only 1 kidney working at about 30-40% and she is expected to need dialysis in the future. She also has an unmedicated but monitored goitre . Among her medication are the drugs Furosemide for water retention and Risperidone for Psychosis . She is due to have a CT Scan soon and has been giv...
Ideally IV contrast is not to be given in patients ok CKD if alternatives are available.However, if in your sister-in-law case if contrast is already administered then only solution is to be on a look-out for rapid worsening of kidney function & administer dialysis if required. My advice would be to avoid it altogether...
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Question: My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer six years ago and now has pain from his bones where it has spread into his hips and pelvis. I would like to know whether this is the beginning of the end or whether he could still live for several years to come Context: My husband was diagnosed with prostate c...
Hello, The causes of pain below ribs are:1. Sprain2. Overuse3. Injury4. Blunt trauma5. Peripheral neuropathy6. Radiculopathy7. Improper prostureFor that, you can take tablet Diclofenac. Apply diclofenac gel or cream. Also, apply ice locally and do MRI back region. Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Ki...
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Question: My right wrist is painful when I rotate palm up. I suffered no injury that I am aware of. It has surfaced on several occasions before but disappears after about a week. its in its third week now and hasn t completely gone. What might cause this?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have wrist pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries (which you have already ruled out) , osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to give your w...
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Question: My boyfriend is having a toothache, he cant sleep at night and the only way it doesnt hurt is when he is moving around. He left work early and ran a slight fever yesterday. When he went to the dentist on monday all she did was xrays and said she has to clean his teeth first, but at the same time she said he h...
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Tooth pain associated with postural variation suggests deep caries involving the pulp, which is left untreated will lead to an abscess (periapical abscess). I would advise you to ask him to have an ibuprofen or a painkiller (if he is not allergic to any medicine). Antibiot...
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Question: Hi just wanna ask i have some white stains on my underwear after i got a mild erection.However, after 1 hour, the same stain appear again on my new set of underwear. They dry up and feels crusty on my underwear. I wonder if they are just pre-cum or infection. The last time i am sexually active is 3 months ba...
Hello appreciate your concernLooking at your description this could be related to infection leading to urethral discharge or may be pre-cum when you get sexually excited with pornography. In my opinion you should go for certain investigations like blood for hemoglobin CBC or liver function test and urine culture and se...
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Question: hey, i got my blood tests results back the other day and got told i have RBC Iron of 6, mytosycois (something like that)-unusually small RBC, and WBC of 1.6. They pescribed me with iron tablets, and want me to repeat my blood tests again in 4 weeks, should i be worried?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have microcytic RBC. It means your RBC are smaller than normal. Most common cause of small RBC is iron deficiency anemia. You have iron deficiency in your body. So you should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, Chat Doc...
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Question: from last few weeks i m observing that the down side of back bone near hips ,there is a little dimple like hole, & when i use a tissue in that place there observed some liquid like bloos & radish clour, i cant determine what is that, but i feel no pain on that locaton , may you told please what is this hapeni...
Hello, Such presentation in my routine OLD incline my doubt towards presence of sinus (Colonial sinus). Although this is not an emergency, but a doctor consultation is must. In early stage general measures like:- Keeping that area clean- If it is infected then, it has to be Chat Doctor. In that case it may become pain...
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Question: My sister has been on chemo for nearly 20 months... pill form for 18 months and IV every two weeks for the last two months. She recently finished radiation as she has an inoperable brain tumor that is cancer. She broke out into a rash that is non itchy, non raised, and almost looks like flat blood blisters....
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Rash on chest and other part is not due to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency never cause rashes. It may be due to radiotherapy or coagulation problems. You should go for platelet count and complete coagulation profile test. Then you should take...
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Question: For the last 3 days Ive been having sharp pain in my left ovary (or what it seems like).I am 27 y.o. my mentruation is due sometime next week however this doesnt feel like the normal dull, achy pains, its more of a sharp pain, especially when I sit down. Should I be concerned?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood the problems. Yes, you should be concerned. This is because your history is very specific of a sharp pain in the left lower abdomen / pelvis, you are 27 years-young woman, menstruation is due next week. The probable causes are:-Twisted ovarian cyst-Salpingitis-...
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Question: About five hours ago I started having pain in my upper right back.It gets worse with deep breathsI am 50 years old in reasonably good health.My dr recently changed my high blood pressure meds. to a beta blocker because my heart rate was a little high.I had run out and had a problem getting them and had been w...
I do not think that stopping Beta blocker can cause pain on right side of back. I think it may be aback strain or muscle fatigue which can happen if your back remain in wrong position for long time like in travelling, sleeping, even watching TV or reading a magazine. You can apply a gel like diclofenac. Also if pain is...
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Question: Hello doctor whenever I get depressed I masturbate to femdom porn. I have tried for 5 years to quit now its ruining my life. When I go without masturbating to it for more than a week I start becoming agitated and pissed off. Please help me! I have never had a real GF because of this nasty habbit please help ...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You started masturbation as a cure or palliative for depression and I think you became obsessed with masturbation. No problem. Be it. Why are you worried? Why do you want to stop masturbation for more than one week? Not necessar...
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Question: Hello, I am 28 yr old on jan 5th i had my gallbladder out with no problems now since monday I have had bad come and go cramps in the middle of my upper stomach and siver diarrhea. Very birght yelow and the first two days was most water now its just bright yellow Context: Hello, I am 28 yr old on jan 5th i ha...
Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to eat from outside if you do to avoid any intestinal infection creeping in with that. I would then advise you with a routine stool test for ova and cyst, and a culture sensitivity test of the same to decide on the be...
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Question: I have an enlarged coagulation of lymph nodes under my right chin. it is painful. off and on. at first they put me on oxycodone. then radiation to (in March 2013) reduce it and remove pain. 4 doses of radiation. 2 then 2. the pain went away for 45 days then came back about 3 weeks ago. The radiation oncolo...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Radiation therapy is one of the promising methods of cancer treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy and surgery. Some cancers respond best to radiation. I am not sure if you are affected by lymphoma or any white blood cell malignancy. Usually radiation treatment works well in them.It's not...
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Question: SIr I have been experiencing some pain in the right side of my belly for the last one week my blood report shows high SGOT ?can you please advise what should I do my general practicioner has prescribed some medicines and asked me to wait for another 5 days its is already a week now that I am suffering ?
Hi. Thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal (in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further. Viral hepatitis (HAD, HB...
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Question: I dont know whats wrong with me that I had ve a pain in left abdomen, it happens long times ago and gone, but now it start again, the pain is not severe but whenever I move it feels, and sometime pinch near to the heart, even I findout blood on my stool, I was surprise, thought it may be my pile problem, and ...
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. With the history of pain in the left side of the abdomen with blood and mucus in the stool the probable problem is obviously colitis. That is why the reports you did are normal would advise you top take a course of Metronidazole, continue the medicines of Required, c...
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Question: hello sir, my name is manju garg,age is 54,height is 5 ft 2inches,weight is 50 kg.i am facing the problem of falling hair from last 7-8 mnths..i hv tried alopathy,homeopathy,ayurvedic everything but no proper cure has done.falling is still there and now my forehead starts appearing.Plz help me to get out of t...
Dear Many, The causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:1. Environmental factors2. Stress3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. zinc, It B complex, lysine.4. Hormonal causes like Thyroid disorder, etc.5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc. Management includes:1. Treating the underlyin...
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Question: Hi I have acid reflux but I have been wheezing in the mornings when I wake up , I also think I might have allergies. My question is would the allergies make the larangoreflux worse and cause me to wheez when I in hale? Also would like to mention I also have been spitting up acid usually when I wheez is that f...
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As due to acid reflux there will be a deep pain in the chest like burning sensation and due to which you might be feeling wheezing symptoms. As to control both the wheezing and the acid reflux you need to improve your diet and lifestyle changes along with regular wo...
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Question: Is their any treatment for Liver cirrhosis in ayurveda , My mother age 65 was daignoised with primary liver cancer (HCC), she had a tumor in liver of 3.0 * 3.1 cm, it was treated with RFA. Sonography with Contrast has shown that leision is healed now, I am lookimh for treatment on cirrhosis in ayurveda, can y...
Hi.welcome to ChatDoctorIt is not possible to remove the scar tissue that has been created by cirrhosis, but it is possible to eliminate the infectious and inflammatory conditions and the congestion can be Chat Doctor. In fact liver diseases are a very fruitful area for AyurvedaPunaravarisha and rohitakarishta 3-3 SF ...
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Question: hi, i ,ve been tring to have a baby for a year and i did a sperm count and it revealed that i have oligospermia and asthenospermia. i found some researches online suggesting "speman" as a herbal medication to treat this problem but i am a little bit worried if it is safe to use or not and if it is effective o...
Dear friend, I have read your query. Let me get into the query directly. There is absolutely NO side effects for the product. But let me also point out that it must only be given for Oligospermia, not any other condition causing infertility. In you case, you may go for the product, no doubt. It will be ideal that you t...
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Question: Hello Dr,I am from sydney (austalia).I am preety much worried to get pregnant.As my husband has got couple of health problems plus and also he is getting problem to get erection.And we couldnt found any dr which will help in our matters .And also we both are turning 30 that worries me a lot.please help Cont...
HelloThanks for query. You are married since 3 years and trying for baby however failed due to problem of ED that your husband is facing, The conception results from a successful intercourse between the couple with good health and normal parameters of semen like sperm count, motility and morphology and normal ovulation...
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Question: Hello, Today In School I Went To class feeling fine. As the day went on I felt very dizzy and my arm was numb. I was having problems with reading words and I couldnt hear my voice clearly when I spoke. I eventually got sent home sick as I got sick. I really am confused about what happens please answer thanks....
Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor! Dizziness is a common complaint in people having low blood pressure. When the blood pressure is too low, not enough oxygen-rich blood is being delivered to the brain, and its function can be affected. Low blood pressure may be the result of an underlying illness or disease, or it may be a no...
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Question: I went off my blood pressure meds. 3 months ago, I started having headaches, nose bleeds, blurred vision about 3 weeks ago. Today I checked my blood pressure and it was 149/89, could this be causing all these symptoms. Nothing Ive taken will relieve my headache. Context: I went off my blood pressure meds. 3 ...
Hello sir/madam have gone through the brief description of your problem. Yes hypertension can cause headache and palpitations and blurred vision as it affects the small blood vessels of the retina which is innermost layer of the eye. Please get your blood pressure checked and start the medications if it is more than 14...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... A male friend told me had testicular cancer, and in a matter of months said hed lost 20 lbs. He supposedly had surgery to remove the cancer and said they removed both testicals, is all this plausible?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of testicular cancer depends on type and stage of cancer. Whether it is limited to testis or spread in other part. Surgical removal is the initial treatment of choice. It is followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy according to need. C...
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Question: Am a mechanical design engineer, i work 10 -11 hrs daily in front of computer. Am facing now neck problem and back pain. I went to doctor thrice, they have given tablets which reduces the pain temporarily. Am bugged up by this pain. Please suggest me any medicine or food routine which reduces neck pain and ba...
There are a few things that I did, and it benefitted me. I set up a reminder in my Outlook calendar to remind me every 10-15 minutes to get up from my PC and move around in the room. Another thing which I did was started stretching exercises in the morning and also for some time in the evening. You may find the followi...
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Question: Hi i have had a lump sensation in my throat for about 3 months now i wake thinking iv e swollowed odd objects it feels like a ball between my neck and chest i am a smoker and drink coffee alot and it seems to worsen after coffee. I ve also had a really bad pain in the right side of my stomach above my hip (li...
Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from Globes Pharynges with HERD. Causes of the Herewith Acid Reflux needs to be investigated by Physician or ENT specialist, who would help you out. Suggested Treatment-Second Opinion from ENT Surgeon and script from your GP doctor. Restrict Coffee and smoking for 2-...
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Question: I am a 57 year old woman who is going through menopause and in the last year I have list a grandchild, my son has gone through a bad divorce and I have recently been displaced from my hone due to flood for the past 4 months. My husband and I were able to live where I work but there I was cobstantly. I had two...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. All the symptoms and Chat Doctor. Your anxiety has crossed over to the PTSD due to the stress you were experiencing and also due to the menopause. You need to continue the medicines.Lifestyle changes are necessary to overcome t...
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Question: hi, i am a active 25 year old male, about 10 years ago i found a small hard lump on the back of my left testicle, i really dont have any discomfort with it, but i have had in the past, it doesnt really worry me, but i though that i would get some advise, ive had it there for about 10 years and it hasnt gained...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears to be the cyst in the scrotum. It is benign in nature, so usually don't grow and cause the pain. sometimes due to some or other reasons it may grow big, or may cause pain, in that case it may become necessary to excise it and do the biopsy. If scared to go for surgery, tre...
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Question: Hello, I ve been infected with genital herpes back in december and ive had several outbrakes since that. In the initial outbreak I felt pain in my groin when I was driving and I noticed my lymphs swollen there. After some time my lymphs swell in my neck under the jaw and I felt pain in my nape (found out ther...
Thanks for your query at ChatDoctorAs per your history and investigation results many diseases get excluded. I suggest you go for an ultrasound-guided biopsy of your lymph nodes and send it for cytology and ZN staining for Mycobacterial infection & viral infections. Get ESR and chest X-ray also done. I need to inquire ...
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Question: Hi my baby boy just 7 month old and got and got lump around neck behind his ear only on one side before that had temperature 38 degree for one week ,no runny nose,steel active but satart cry a lot,now steel hot but temperature 37,7 degree.Not happy,not camfortable with bath now for a week. Start cry in his sl...
Hi, I understand your concerns, but the lump behind his ears is only a lymph node reaction to the infection he has. It requires no treatment, it should go back to normal size slowly when the infection subsides. If it becomes painful or red then it will require an antibiotic. For fever, you can give him acetaminophen ev...
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Question: HI, About two hours ago, I had a short bout of feeling faint, and breaking out in a cold, clammy sweat. I laid down and it went away. I am on meds for Afib (Coreg) which I don t have after an ablation seven years ago. What could have caused this? Kim
Hi, WelcomeThis is Chat Doctor. Atrial Fibrillation can cause clot formation in heart & we keep our patients on blood thinner for it. Clot can travel to any part of body including brain which can cause this faintness. Other cause could be fall in BP. So I recommend you to discuss with your primary doctor regarding need...
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Question: My great aunt (89 yrs) was recently diagnosed with CHF, also has stage one Alzheimers, these past few days has refused to take her medications (coreg, LASIK being the two most important) and putting them in food is not an option. What am I to expect as her sole care giver if she wont take these Context: My g...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that her cardiac situation is going to aggravate if she does not take her pills. She may have increased fluid retention, caused by the stopping of Las ix, leading to leg swelling and shortness of breath (from lung edema). Her heart rate...
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Question: hi, my 16 year old son visa to saudi arabia was denied for blood test reason which idicated positive?? what could it be. he is very quite and shy and has sensitive skin axema since birth. is it some thing to worry about. i can not wait till redoing another blood test next week. thanks
Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this positive test that cost your son to be denied a visa. What test was it? It would be very helpful to understand what the test was and see whether it is possible for this to have been explained by skin eczema. Get the above information and get back...
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Question: i had the tb test on wednesday. it is still hurting me and getting bigger, red and itch after 3 days. the dr. put me on cephalexin 500 for 2 weeks yesterday. but it is still hurt ang getting the redness is spreading more. should i just wait for it to heal? please help.
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Increasing size and redness of the area may mean that the test is positive, but it would need to be interpreted by your doctor or public health nurse. The use of an anti-inflammatory painkiller and anti histamine may help with discomfort and itching that you are experiencing. Eg of anti...
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Question: I have a shape pain in my upper right chest went to tghe drs already had some test done everything came back normal except my EKG I go in for a stress test on the 12th of this month and we suppose go from there .my pain has been bareable for the past few days but today It is bad! I am having a hard tim doing ...
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I would like to know if the chest pain is triggered by deep breathing or body movements? This would be indicative of a musculoskeletal pain. Otherwise, is the pain is not triggered by deep breathing, and you are experiencing other symptoms like shortness of breath...
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Question: I keep getting pains in my feet, I don t know if its dropped arches or I have gout....... I was off work a few days and it subsided. As soon as I started work it came back and gets worse as the day goes on. I have tried some insoles but always seem to make it worse. Any Ideas ?
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned you have pain in feet there can be a possibility of calcaneal spur or gout or may be a nerve entrapment in the spine which leads to abnormal sensation. To understand this the first thing to understand the nature of the pain. Second, an x-ray of feet...
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Question: Hi sir, I am newly married since 3 mnths , My wife was virgin, I cant penetrate her in first night. Then immediately on second day I was abroad and now calling her here.But during mastarbate, I am worried now, whether I am having enough erection or not.. Context: Hi sir, I am newly married since 3 mnths , M...
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. If there is erection during masturbation nothing to worry. You must be normal. You are very anxious about your sexual performance. When anxiety increases erection decreases. Also rule out that she doesn't have any fear for sex, and she is co-oper...
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Question: I broke my great toe in three places in jan of this year. I was out of work till april. Went back to work which I stand for eight hours a day. My toe is stiff and my dr. requested a mri which they are doing on monday thinking it might be a torn tendon. If this is what the results are what is done to fix the p...
Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with MRI. As your doctor suspect it to be tendon tear, an MRI will reveal the fact and help understand better. Also, if the great toe was broke, was there any surgery performed that time? If not or if y...
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Question: hi my 12years old son is addicted to eggs and chocolate milk and obcessed with clouds ,planes and they take most of their concentration. He doesnt bite even after several attempts to his dentist yet he never bite or eat other stuff normal kids do .i was tolof he is autistic and they put him on stratere than A...
DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. Please understand your child. Whether he is ADHD, autistic or having learning disability, all these issues can be managed with the help of continuous patient training. I repeat, The training is to be given patiently. Medicines can help in m...
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Question: Hello, I was diagnosed diabetic just over a year ago. After losing 50 lbs and a strict diet my a1c has been 5.7 and 5.8 the last two times it was checked. What baffles me is that I cannot get my fasting level below 120. Why would my a1c be good, but never my fasting level. Just curious. Context: Hello, ...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor HbA1c is a reflection of blood values throughout the day. It is possible that your post radial readings or other premeal readings are within normal range will the fasting is still higher than you would like. The HbA1c shows good diabetic control (for a person with a history of diabetes)...
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Question: I am 42 years old with a history of a two pack a day smoker, and I was diognoised with several non calcified nodules on both my lungs. I had a ct scan in December. I was told by my pumonoligist that they want to monitor the nodules by having a ct scan every three months for a year to check for any changes. I ...
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* 2 strong recommendations for you Quit smoking from this moment only if you are really careful with your lungs & future.@ CT guided biopsy for nodule histological evaluation, no need to wait due to small size of nodules. Hope this helps you. Thanks for using Chat Do...
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Question: Hi! I am a 37 year old female. Fit (i run 3-4times a week) and healthy (normal range BMI). I have an irregular heartbeat though. I can feel my heart doing summersaults at times and then I take my pulse and feel my hearts skipping a beat. This just happens anytime (no excitement or stress needed). My avera...
Hi, Irregular heart beat can be due to some benign conditions like ectopic(extra heart beats from a normal heart), sinus arrhythmia (change in heart beat due to respiration) or more serious conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. To diagnose you need to do an ECG at the time of irregular heart beat. You can follow up with...
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Question: Hello I recently was treated for an allergic reaction that caused my lower lip to swell. I was on Benadryl which helped swelling decrease a bit. I now have a round cartilige like mass in my bottom lip causing a lot of pain and it is keeping my lip swollen. Context: Hello I recently was treated for an allergi...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The swelling in the mouth following allergic reaction which is being treated. Small swelling in the bottom of the lip is may be due to allergic manifestation, injury or ulcer. The cause should be found out first and then treatment is given. I would have suggested1. Apply cold pack on the ...
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Question: Hi, Had jock itch, used clotrimazole Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream over 5 wks, keep cloths clean, bath, stay away from eating sugar now. Drink water 10 times a day, primary jock itch is gone, but now the scar got wider and more discolored. Its getting better but very very slowly and if I dont do these thi...
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor There are different potential causes from groin rashes. They are: fungal infection, chemical reaction to creams/detergents/soaps, erythema, eczema, psoriasis. Based on what you have been using it is likely that your doctor believed that it is related to a fungal infection. In addition t...
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Question: my husband is on steroids for about 14 months because of brain edema after brain irradiation due to brain tumor . he was hospitalized due to pulmonary embolism and was taking dexamethazone 8 mg for 6 weeks then moved to prednisolone 40 mg for about 3 weeks ,started to decrease prednisolone by 5 mg every other...
Hi, Steroids are generally not advisable for pulmonary embolism as a primary Chat Doctor. Tachycardia and hypotension seems to be caused by pulmonary embolism that to is massive. Get your CT chest done along with pulmonary CT ANGLO to check for infarct size thrombus burden. You need to thrombocyte. I would suggest you...
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Question: My 18 year old son was diagnosed with a staph infection on his arm...it looked like a boil to me. It was lanced and then he was put on oral antibiotics and a topical antibiotic. It never really went away and 2 other spots popped up. He was put on another - stronger antibiotic. A week passed. It appeared ...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor He should be reviewed. There are some star bacteria that may be resistant to the more commonly used antibiotics. He may need a swab of the area to determine if this is the case for him. In addition, blood tests should be done, it is possible since the is now having systemic symptoms (no...
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Question: My waif is pregnant in 8the month and she is complaining of lift back pain since 5 years there was no treatment given unlace analgesic knew physician advised to do nerve condect test my question is their any said affect in pregnant for this test Context: My waif is pregnant in 8the month and she is complaini...
Well, she is pregnant with a heavy load that shifts her balance to a forward position. Back pain is common during pregnancy and studies are seldom performed since pregnancy alters the normal body physiology. Physical therapy is frequently indicated during pregnancy. Tests are performed if pain persist after 6-12 weeks ...
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Question: My dad, 86years old, was a smoker for about 40+ years and still sneaks a puff or two a day. He has been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. He has had throat surgeries to remove some cancerous growths. He has had trouble with his voice becoming no more that a whisper since then. Is there anything that can b...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Your father having smoking induce cancer growth in throat .... That malignant growth might spread to larynx and affected it ... So voice is affected.... Get your larynx examined by laryngoscopy ... If inflammation there steroid given ... If cancer metastasis suspected radiotherapy ...
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Question: Hi my father is 89 year old - he not in good health for his age - he has a lump on his neck - his been and done all the tests scan and etc.. The doctor suggests to have a op to see what the lump is - is this wise with the age and he did have a heart by pass many years ago and has may other health conidtions h...
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Depending upon the lump size and the discomfort / disability causing by the lump will decide for the operative procedure.2.It's a kind of palliative to remove the symptoms in some cases.3. One thing you have to know - no surgery is performed without the preoperative check (anesthetic check) d...
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Question: my one week old daughter has had very strong smelling gas and 2night her stool started to smell like vinegar yellow and runny. I am breast feeding and also doing formula half and half...is this need to worry...have a dr app fri just never had this in one of my kids b4 Context: my one week old daughter has ha...
one-week-old baby who is dependent on milk diet only usually have this kind of stool pattern. This is called transitional stools. Initially baby passes greenish black stool then greener than yellowish green then by day 6 or 7 yellow bright goldens. After birth the flora (healthy bacteria) of babies gut start to develop...
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Question: I am currently 29 weeks pregnant and I wake some nights with a dead/achy leg its on my leg leg and right near top of my thigh, i did inform the midwife who said this could be lack of calcium and to have bananna milkshake. I think it helps a little but Im still getting this which is causing me trouble sleeping...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor Aches and pains in thigh and calf are common in late pregnancy. These are caused by the heavy pregnant uterus pressing on your blood vessels and nerve roots as you lay supine or on your back. Lack of calcium may cause such pain, but usually it causes pain in smaller joints of hands, feet, ...
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Question: I have pain and soreness on the left side of my head, neck, and shoulder. It started out as sharp pain on the left side of my head last spring off and on. Now it has progressed to pain and soreness constantly. I get relief only when I do Yoga or light aerobics. What could be causing this? Please help.
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical neuromuscular assessment is advised. As you have pain in neck, shoulder and upper back, It should be because of the nerve impingement in the cervical spine. Also, an MRI will help understand the soft tissue status. Since you are getting relief by...
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Question: hi my father is 60 years old he had bp & sugar he is taking medicine for bp and insulin for sugar last year we checked serium creatine and the level was 2.30 after some months the level very to 4.00 and now the report is 8.50 what is the medication for my dad plz write Context: hi my father is 60 years old ...
Hello, seeing your creatinine reports which has come to 8 from 2, it is a matter of concern. His kidneys have reached damage to about 80%. I would suggest you to consult a nephrologist because he might require dialysis at least once or twice till his creatinine comes to normal range or his baseline i.e. 2. Then if it g...
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Question: 13 year old girl with pain on right side of abdomen has had ct scan in November 2012 which showed only mild hepatomegaly ,, small amt of fluid in the pelvis . Ultrasound two weeks ago found nothing but slightly enlarged liver, small amount of free fluid adjacent to the right ovary, pancreas head was not visua...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for the query. In her age common cause of abdominal pain is gynecological disorders, so this is the first thing to rule out. Fluid in pelvic may indicate pelvic infection or ovarian cysts. The best way to evaluate this is to do laparoscopy so if pain persists it should be done. ...
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Question: Najma 72 years old weight 70 kg she is EPILEPSY patient from 6 years Hypertensive from 10 years Diabetic 20 years but diet control no medicine from 5 years Urinary track infection oftenly AF 2 years back cause low potassium and some time hyponatrimia Medicine she is taking are EPIVAL 500 1.5 + 1 + 1.5 DYHIDAN...
Hello, First, we should exclude a focal brain lesion in the brain by doing T2 weighted MRI brain. Then we should exclude a heart problem by doing an ECG. The tight control of blood sugar is important to prevent further health problems. Second, the balanced diet and adequate water supply are crucial in this case. Third,...
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Question: hello dr ... iam XXXXX from XXXX and i had started my father atorvostatin 2-3 years back and now continuing with rosuvastatin for past 6 months and now the liver function test came as sgpt 90 and ggt 190 elevated high but sgot is within normal range.. how to proceed further sir and is the liver permanently da...
Statins can cause liver function derangement. A dose-related rise in serum aminotransferase levels develops in 1% to 3% of people who take statins. A minor (less than two-fold normal) rise in the serum ALT and AST levels (without symptoms) is the most common manifestation of liver injury with these compounds. These ele...
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