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Question: hello doctor, My son (7 months old) had fever on last friday and lasted for 4 days .I gave him fevago syrup as prescribed by a doctor near by our area. now fever is not there but i could see some skin allergy (rashes) in the entire body even in the head.He has loose motion also(3 times a day). Could you sugge...
HI...fever followed by rash is not skin allergy, and it could as well be a viral illness with rash or viral exanthem. Unless there is severe itching which manifests in kids as irritability ...there is no need to use any medications, and it is usually self limiting...that is it will settle by itself spontaneously. The o...
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Question: This is with regards to my elder brother who has been suffering from Chronic Pancreatitis since last 20 years.Recently he had lost 10 kg in 4 months so doc advised him to do CA-19.9 (Cancer Antigen 19.9), serum by CMIA. The report showed 21.83 which was Less than normal range 37 U/mL. But in the month of Sept...
Hi, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I am a Liver and pancreas cancer specialist and I hope to answer your question today. Chronic pancreatitis does put you brother at an increased risk for carcinoma of the pancreas. But a Ca 19.9 alone cannot be used to make a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. As it is still in the...
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Question: testicle pain my husband is 37 and has diabetes. he has been having pain in his testicals and at the base of his penis. his blood sugar is under control with meds and he just started taking neroton for neropothy. this pain has become worse over the last few months. any sexual activity is difficult and doesnt ...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing...
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Question: I have just been diagnoised with bells palsy (well 4 days ago) and just today am getting pains down my neck could you give me any advise on that and any treatment that can help me hopefully to get better quicker or any think at all that you can advise me on and if its long term would you recommend surgery t...
Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Belles palsy is basically a paralysis of the lower part of the facial nerve and there has to be reason for it. Although viral infections are a common reason, but ot...
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Question: I have been coughing for about 3 months and i took the medicine prescribed but two weeks after i finished them the cougChatDoctore back even more persistant. what could be the underlying cause for my reacurring cough? And Why do i lose my voice completely every time?
Hello are having cough for 3 months, got relief after medicine, recurs. Such type of recurring cough with impact on voice may be due to these possibilities, these include:1 Allergic bronchitis, diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a physician. In this type of cough usually patient come in contact with ...
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Question: hello sir/madam,please help me for my question thanks in advance im 28 year old my height is 5 1 and weight 64 kg( my period cycle 30 day ,after my d&c,last year September i went for d&c )on the basis of 17oct 2011 test -my thyroid is 2.74 and have polycystic ovary i am trying to get pregnant doctor give me m...
Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You are having PCs also, so it can't be said that with thyroid under control, you will get pregnant.PCs is associated with adverse pregnancy and birth outcome, whether assisted reproductive technology was used to conceive or not. Keep trying, loose weight and don't loose heart or pa...
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Question: II have been bothered by upper back discomfort for approx 4 months ...2 years ago I had a Prostetectomy (Retropubic ) Prior to my surgery a bone scane / r/o mets ; MRI and all the other tests involved will this disease ... Psa was 4.5 ; After Surgery and for the past 2 years ( Non detectable ) .Tested every 6...
Dear patient You have not mentioned your age and occupation. Since prostate cancer usually affects elderly you must be around 60 years of age. At your age there are multiple causes of back pain and common is osteoporosis and degenerative spine disease. But possibility of metastasis should also need to be ruled out. Yo...
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Question: I have an infected big toenail that I hit a week ago and my nail is loose I am on Co_amoxiclave 500mg. It is oozing puss and is very sore, I have been bathing it in warm salted water twice a day but it will not stop hurting me. I have put a dressing on it with gauze and micropore is there anything else I cou...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having an infected great toe which was hit against some hard surface which has lead to lose nail, for which your doctor has prescribed antibiotics and suggested other remedies to treat it. As the puss is oozing out of the wound, I would suggest you to follow1. Regular Chat Doct...
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Question: My friend is having Kidney Cyst problem. He is admitted to a hospital, done sonography & ultrasound, Doctor said that his kidney is enlarged and he will have to burst some of the cysts. Please let us know how safe is it to burst cysts and let us know the best doctor available in pune. Context: My friend is h...
Hi, Your kidney cyst might lead to some complications to you or symptomatic. Then only treatment is indicated. Your doctor can inject chemotherapy into kidney, or he might Chat Doctor. Sometime surgery also required in some case. You can attach your reports to comment further. The best doctor will be urologist consu...
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Question: I m noticing that I lose hair from my head all day long... I ve typically shed throughout my life but have always had very thick hair. Now my hair continues to shed , not in clumps but all throughout the day I lose pieces of hair & my hair is not as thick. I m worried about losing too much. Is this common for...
Hello dear, 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 underlyi...
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Question: Hello. I have been having back pain for about a day now located in my upper back. I can feel it when ever i stand up and breathe in. Someone told me it may be pneumonia because it has been very cold out were I live for the last few days, and I have been outside for quite sometime. Im pretty sure that is all b...
Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your chest. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physi...
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Question: I need help with guilt. I am feeling very heavy guilt right now for things Ive done in the past. I am still young so I told my mom how I felt and she understood. I told her that I did bad things, but I didnt tell her everything specifically. I feel bad about it, but I dont want to tell her and then get in hug...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Feeling guilty over what you did wrongly in the past is actually mature understanding. Rather it could be called realization. Such realization leads to positive thought and positive act and behavior. Everyone come across such a...
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Question: i fell down six stairs.. landed on left upper back (rhomboid strain), left hip and ankle. putting ice on all has helped swelling but my rhomboid or connective tissue between left scapula and spine hurts to breath & move. neck is very stiff despite 600 g advil very six hours, ice then heat. if not better in mo...
Hi there thanks for your question. Ice application and analgesics help during first 48 hours after such injuries. If you continue the have pain after 2 days you should get a chest x Ray and spine X-ray. In such a scenario we need to rule out any rib fractures also. It is possible that you might have hurt part of ribs ...
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Question: I just noticed a bruise located on my lower left abdomen. It feels somewhat tender not just on the bruise but around it as well. I bruise easily anyway but I rarely get bruises on my stomach area. I dont remember hitting it on anything, what could cause this?
Hello, this is a condition that sometimes happens in young woman. It can be related to the menstrual cycle. Since I don't know more information about you - not even your sex - I suggest you check for coagulation factors defects. A basic screening test would include blood clotting time, activated partial thromboplastin ...
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Question: Good Morning my daughter is 6 months teething and weaning. I am breast feeding as well as given her formula. In the last two days her poop has been very bright yellow almost like scramble runney egg. She apperars to be slightly off her food except the breast. yesturday i changed her nappy 5 times with poop an...
Hello, While you start weaning in a child, sometimes the bowel habits of the child may alter. Bright yellow color of stool is normal in a child.*As far as number of stools is concerned five times is normal till she passes urine normally and take feed properly. If she passes less urine and refused to take food again and...
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Question: Hi. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer 10cm tumor , metastasized to his liver . The liver is speckled throughout. He is waiting for a call, in about a week, we were told, for his first appt with oncologist . He sleeps about 15 hrs/day and is having alot of trouble eating. He is fading very fast. I nee...
Hello, For long time, patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer were considered to be incurable, and their prognosis was considered to be very dismal. Things have changed Chat Doctor. Chemotherapy has become standard treatment for most patients with colorectal liver metastases. Although patients cannot be ...
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Question: I had my wisdom teeth removed a month ago and I though the spots healed but all of a sudden it became swollen the other day and yellow pus came out just that day and now I have weird yellow white Ish scars on both insides of my cheeks, Ive been taking some extra antibiotics I still have and washing my mouth w...
Hi, The yellow oozing liquid or pus means that there is residual infection in the socket where you got the wisdom tooth extracted. Warm saline gargles will help to a certain extent to Chat Doctor. The infection can be eliminated and there is no need to worry so much. The yellow white line you have mentioned in your ch...
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Question: I inhaled a sunflower seed shell. I induced vomiting and coughing but Im not sure if it was dislodged. My breathing is not obstructed but I am concerned the foreign object might still be in my lungs. I dont feel much discomfort other than some pain when breathing deeply. Do I need to go to the ER or can I wai...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are afraid about aspiration of foreign body (sunflower seed) in the lungs. If this had happened, you must be having continuous cough, chest pain, breathing difficulty etc. Since all these symptoms are absent, I don't think you have aspirated su...
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Question: I have been diagnoised with Herpes Zosters about a week ago (surrounding the left nipple area and stretching to the rear side below the shoulders) and visited a dermatologist. He has advised medication and the sores are getting healed. What are the reasons for this attack. Can this spread to other family ...
HelloHerpes Zoster is also known as SHINGLES is sporadic disease, is the consequence of reactivation of latent VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS from the dorsal root ganglia. Patients with HERPES ZOSTER can transmit infection to seronegative individuals, with consequent chicken pox. Recurrent herpes zoster is exceedingly rare exc...
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Question: I am having respiratory/ breathlessness problem since last 8 months. After investgations, no Asthama or heart problem.ENT report and all other tests are normal. Now i am under treatment of Psychiatrist from last 2 months. Theprescribed medicines are;- 1)Rexipra 10 mg: 1 - 1/2)Trika o,5mg: 1/2 in morning and 1...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your all cardiac and Pulmonary tests are normal, no need to worry about major heart and lung related causes. Uncontrolled psychiatric illness like depression, anxiety etc. can cause breathlessness. So in my opinion, better to consult another ...
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Question: Hi there! My mum is complaining that she feels like her chest is tight and sometimes she finds herself having hard time to breath. She checked her bp and the result ok and the ecg showed normal reading. But she is in stress mode and her feet are cold too. What is her real problem? Thanks
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted you are mentioning your mom in stress. ECG normal....so cardiac cause not present. Most probability is stress induce panic attack... Try to avoid stress. Yoga and regular exercise effective antidote by endorphin release. Try to avoid situation that put her in stress. Behavi...
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Question: my doctor was recomended me propasalic nf6 for my alargic rash all over the body ,whenever i use that medicine my skeen was compleatly cure but after few days rashes are came back. i want to know is prosalic acid nf6 is good for me ? and why my rashes with alargic problems are came back again and again
Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Prosalic acid is for rash over the body. I would recommend you following things:> Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.> Whenever you plan to dye your hair then take levocetirizine before applying dye as a prophylactic medicine.> Take montelukast one daily for one month...
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Question: I have grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. I exercise regularly and am quite fit for 65 years. I eat well and drink a couple of glasses of wine daily. Why does my heart flutter with dizziness occasionally? Occasionally meaning 1-2 x daily or maybe never for a few days in a row. Otherwise I am very healthy. I wear ...
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to a cardiac arrhythmia. For this reason, I recommend performing an ECG Holder monitoring in order to exclude this possibility. Alcohol intake can trigger a cardiac arrhythmia too. For this reason, it would be necessary to avoid alcohol intake for some days...
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Question: Hi, i just notice a lump that developed on my forehead directly above my nose and is an inch above my eyebrows so on my upper forehead. I have only noticed this one other time and it went away within a day. It does not hurt to touch, i did not bump my head, i do not have any allergies or take any meds. Conte...
Hi. Thanks for your query. No other lumps than the allergic also called as urticaria can come and go in a single day. From the description you have provided, the lump you noted looks to be an urticaria. I would advise you to take an antihistamine like cetirizine and see the results. If there is no response, you can alw...
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Question: Hello, I ve been diagnosed with Ureaplasma urealyticum and started my treatment a couple of days ago but my partner haven t started his yet as we are in different countries at the moment. I read that the infection can be transmitted through saliva and am wondering if we can kiss?
Hi, I understand your concern. From your question I gather that both you and your partner have been diagnosed with Urea plasma urealyticum and that you both have been prescribed the appropriate antibiotics. Yes, the infection can be transmitted through saliva, but since you are both infected, there wouldn't be any poin...
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Question: Hello, Ive been of my AF for 7 days now, but have been experiencing lower abdominal pains for 2 to 3 days now. Never happened to me before after a regular cycle? Any clues why this lingering constant pain. Feels like menstrual but given I just got off, not possible.
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Very true. This may not be related to the menstruation at all. What are your other symptoms? You're mentioning these would have helped me to help you. IF there is associated bowel symptoms like loose stools, nausea, vomiting, this can be due to enteritis. If you have...
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Question: Can toenail fungus cause white blood cell count to be high? I have had the nail fungus for years, have tried OTC medications as well as natural to no avail. I have been referred to a hematologist for 16.8 WBC and am wondering if I should mention the nail fungus. Normally try to keep it hidden.
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Any infection whether viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic can cause an elevation in white blood cells. You should mention the nail fungus, it would need treatment. Treatment would involve oral treatment with an antifungal for 6 weeks to 3 months because there is a slow response to tre...
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Question: hello, my mother who is 65 was admitted to the hospital on nov 11 this month for falling and being very week. within 48 they had to put her on the vent and start to clean her blood because she was in full kidney and liver failure. she didn t wake up until 5 days later. she is now wide awake but is very week a...
Hello, It is usual to have fatigue after being ventilated, and also she is suffering from both kidney and liver failure. It is not, not necessary to search for other cause as she already has kidney failure and liver failure. My advice is to get the proper treatment for kidney as well as liver problem. As she was in bed...
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Question: Hello Sir I am Ashish and i am from delhi i am suffering from chronic backpain since few months but now after some rest physiotherapy iand massage i am feeling better but this pain is still irritating me at times i have a pain in my lower disc l4 l5 please suggest me the needful remedies to get rid of it as i...
Hello, as you have chronic back pain you need to be investigated for slipped disc or sciatica. You might need to be done ct scan of spine if your X-ray turns out normal. You can take painkillers and apply ointment to alleviate the problem of pain. You can do some back exercises you can be shown by the physiotherapist. ...
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Question: I am a 73 year old woman with a history of ovarian cancer stage 2 since 2004. I underwent surgery and was told they got all the cancer, I underwent 7 cycles of chemo. My cancer returned in 2007 and was again operated on for the cancer, they also removed my appenbdix and fixed a hernia. I have been on diffe...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Resistance to chemotherapy develops after 5-7 years of treatment. And you are experiencing the same thing. Your cancer is now inoperable. So better to consult oncologist and ask for palliative newer chemotherapy Chat Doctor. You can start palliati...
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Question: Previously I was suffering from Junctional Tachycardia, I was admitted in B M Birla at Calcuta, and Angio and RF ablation has been done by the Dr. Dipankar Mukherjee and Dr. Azizul Hazue . No block found in the Angio and RF Ablation has been done successfully. Now my pulse beat are going up . Sometimes it go...
Hi Charts a pleasure answering your query, as you have already gone through angiography and RFA for your junctional tachycardia focus has already been ablated, you need not worry much. Now sinus tachycardia is a condition which we all have when we exert or do more than usual physical activity. But if It's troubling you...
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Question: Several weeks ago, my large dog caught me off guard and jumped up on me. Her paws hit me square in the stomach (to the lower left of my belly button). It really hurt when she did it and I noticed a huge bruise several days later. The bruise is beginning to fade (all sorts of green and yellow), but I just noti...
Hi, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.-I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns.-Cause of the lump in lower abdomen--In your case it is due to the -fibrosis hematoma-post -trauma due to the dog paw-nails. Treatment--Diclofenac gel locally x 10 days-Plz keep a with for 1 myths more. It would go on it...
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Question: hello.im 29yrs old &should of had my wisdom teeth all removed just after i graduated high school.I didnt... now years later one of them has cracked and is roting away.i sometime experience pain there but normally theres no swelling or discomfort.this past week i had such terrible pain i was in tears and losin...
HELLO, the symptoms are usually associate with impacted wisdom tooth eruption. This inflammation is known as peritonitis. Difficulty in chewing/swallowing food, ear and throat infection, mildly ill with fever, lymphadenopathy are the associated symptoms. Visit your dentist to know the position of tooth and get an x-ray...
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Question: yes I have pain in my right leg, when I stand on it especially from sitting or laying down, it has a tingling feeling like it is trying to wake up. Also I feel some but very faint pain in my little toe and now the one beside it. They still have feeling but its different from the others. Thanks Context: yes I...
Hi you can use moist heat use wet wash cloth and make sure it should not be too hot so that you can burn yourself and use diclofenac gel and cover the part after this perform this in morning and night before sleeping this will help you to reduce pain, and you can use carp band this will also help to reduce pain and do ...
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Question: Hello And Happy Holidays. My question is--The other day my (I call it a fake tooth ) crown and post came out-The crown still has 2 small treaded posts that were glued into it.. Ok my question is The area on the gum where this fell out from is Clean with no pain--I do see a plastic looking insert in my gum wit...
Hi heartland for Puerto my belief I feel crowns were given to your tooth which were firstly treated endodontically meaning to subside infection/pain/or further infection on a broken tooth or infected tooth, ROOT CANAL TREATMENT is done. And to give the added support, strength and structure to the question tooth, POST a...
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Question: hi my husband has hada lump between his anus and balls for about 8 months now, he had noticed that it has moved closer to his balls and it is starting to bother him. We were trying to figure out what that could be. Also for about the last week his balls have been getting a tingaling sinsation to them. Cont...
Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump can be a cyst, hemorrhoid or an abscess. Cyst is usually soft and painless. Hemorrhoid should be attached to anus verge. Blood in the stool can be present as well as itching. Abscess is usually hard and painful. Swelling can be present. I suggest your husband to consult general...
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Question: hi i am 2 months pregnant and have a bead cough and not able to breath properly what should i take. i am 27 and have a history of asthma Context: hi i am 2 months pregnant and have a bead cough and not able to breath properly what should i take. i am 27 and have a history of asthma
Welcome to Chat Doctor Since you have asthma you can take the medication as advised by your Pulmonologist after you have informed that you are pregnant. Asthma may get worse by 24-32 weeks of pregnancy as well. You will need to understand that all trigger of asthma must be removed from your surroundings. Don't go near ...
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Question: My son is 6 months and 3 weeks old. I accidentally gave him 10mls of calpol instead of the 5mls that it says is recommended on the box for his age, as I have lost the measuring syringe and used a teaspoon. So I gave him two teaspoons thinking that they amount to 5mls but have since found out that two teaspoon...
Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for your son as follows:1. Although an overdose, I would think an approximate double dose of paracetamol (Cal pol) would not cause any serious consequences. Of course, grave consequences can occur after a very lar...
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Question: I am married from one year. My wife is not getting concived (pregnant) She already made her test. she is ok. She is worried that might my penis length is not enough to reach at proper place inside vigana to drop sperms? Kindly can you help us in this situation. how I can increase pinis length? or what can be ...
Hi thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As your partners all reports are normal. Then no need to worry about her. To conceive male penis size doesn't matter. If you penetrate properly and do intercourse during fertile period then have a great chance to conceive. Semen analysis is the re...
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Question: Actually, I was looking for a continuation of an answer from the previous page. But since you re here... By bro-in-law was a long term alcoholic and has acute cirrhosis of the liver. His brain ammonia levels have been reduced back to relatively low levels, and yet he s experiencing increasingly difficult cogn...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has high ammonia level due to hepatic encephalopathy. It leads to all the symptoms. You should take treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. Diazepam is not needed. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your ...
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Question: hello sir, I am Kusuma... I have dark skin with heavy pigmentation and I have more darkness around my neck, if am apply any face cream it will look like a layer even am having tanning also... please help me for clear skin, my marriage has been fixed on 9th November of 2012, how look good with clear skin Cont...
Thank you for query. The date is too old to advice but still I recommend following. Please avoid any fairness/cosmetic creams as Cosmetics do more harm than good .wash face and neck regularly at least 2 times a day with gentle cleansers like detail. Do not rub or use harsh soap as it can exacerbate pigmentation. You ca...
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Question: I have a serious issue that s has been going on for 2 years now..I had a cesection in 2010 and ever since then I havse not been right...I have had multiple check ups from my ob/gyn and my gastro ...I have been havin continous abdomen pain..I have off and on bleeding but yet my doctor says he doesn t know why ...
Hello! Thank you for the query. Your symptoms are very characteristic for endometriosis. This condition is caused by appearance uterus cells (so-called endometrium) outside the uterus, in your case in abdominal cavity. Such disease can be caused by C-section during which cells from inside the uterus are taken to the ab...
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Question: Hi, My son had complained of stomach ache on 22nd April and same night he got fever. He was having sever cough for a week. From last week he was fine. But he didn t complain of stomach pain after that. But yesterday night and today after lunch he is again saying he has stomach pain. Is it releated to worms? E...
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that there is possibility of the worm in your kid. It is advice to take albendazole tablet 400 mg single dose, If the condition won't improved second dose will be taken after a week under your doctors' guidance. Cough is related to in...
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Question: Hi goodmorning. Im 17 yrs old and I just had (or still have) UTI. It started the other day when I was constantly peeing, the urge to pee but nothings there and then the pain after peeing. I went home immediately, but the pharmacies were closed already so I took medicine the next day. The med that I took was R...
Hi dear, It seems that the red urine you are getting is not the side effect of the Rifampicin, but blood cells in urine suggesting UTI. Also, Rifampicin is the medicine given mostly in TB cases, so it might be the coincidence of taking Rifampicin and your immunity boosting up. Anyways, I suggest you take Aeroflot 500 m...
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Question: what does mild diffuse cerebral volume loss mean?? I am 34,52 153lbs , female just diagnosed with pineal tumor. ( pineacytoma,germ cell,pineal parachymal tumor, said cannot be sure without biopsy and where tumor is not doing one, I have had a full workup. thanks
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that the main finding in your MRI to be concerned of is the pineal tumor. The mild diffuse cerebral volume loss, does not have any clinical significance. I would like to know your age. This finding is usually seen after a certain age, a...
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Question: I have swollen glands in my neck that I have had since mid August, I have in the last two weeks been having right sided chest pains and very itchy skin in this area, also some awful night sweats and having lots of hot flushes where my face becomes bright red, any ideas?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out tuberculosis in your case. You are having enlarged glands in neck. This must be enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Most common site for tubercular lymphadenitis is neck. You are also having chest pain with night sweats...
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Question: Hi i have been on cerazzete for 9 years never had a period i had unprotected sex on sunday morning i definetly dont want a baby so would like to know asap so if i am i can get rid of it. I really do doubt it but was justy wondering how long u can take a test after it and itll tell you. Context: Hi i have be...
Hi and thanks for the question. I am Chat Doctor a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. If you have been taking cigarette regularly then there is no chance of getting pregnant. A urine test will come positive 3 weeks after the date of unprotected sex, so you can do it using the first morni...
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Question: I just used the restroom and passed a white glob it had no blood or anything it was completely white..i am 34 weeks and 3 days pregnant and was wondering if this was my mucus plug... also me and my boyfriend just had intercourse could it be sperm that came back out?
Hi, I have gone through your query & understand your concern. Mucus plug is thick mucus sealing cervix throughout pregnancy & protecting it for infection. Discharge of mucus plug indicates starting of opening of cervix. It may take few hours/ days or weeks when labor sets in after mucus plug discharge. Usually when t...
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Question: So my mom just noticed a bruise on my lower back, but it doesn t hurt when I touch it, or when she touches it, it is pretty direct on my spine ... I have had some back pain but I haven t been sleeping in my normal bed. I didn t think much of it, but she is worried... I ve been super sleepy all the time lately...
Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Unexplained bruising once in while is understandable but if occurs frequently should be investigated thoroughly since it can indicate an underlying medical condition or ailment. Many times taking medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Topical ...
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Question: My daughter is 9 years old and has complained of a upset (rumbling) stomach and a headache all day. She is now showing signs of a fever 101 degrees. She also showed me a red spot about 1-1/2 to 2 in diameter, raised on the skin of her left rib cage area. Context: My daughter is 9 years old and has complained...
Hello, It could be a viral fever or a viral anthem or a viral hemorrhagic fever or toxic urticaria. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Please revert to me with images so that I can guide ...
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Question: My 10 yrs son gets reoccurring periods of swollen legs with puss. I don t know if this has something to do with lymph nodes or allergies. The legs are hot, tender, swollen and red. Last time we spent a week in hospital and now 4 months later the symptoms have returned. Context: My 10 yrs son gets reoccurring...
Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your child gets reoccurring period of swollen legs with pus. Your child has low immunity. He should be given balanced diet rich in green leafy vegetables and proteins. To prevent from getting infection he should keep him clean. Keep him away ...
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Question: Hi, I grazed my knee last week. The graze has been very sore and I knocked it this morning and a dark yellow puss came out. When I pressed alot of this fluid came out. I have put a pad on it to cover it up and checked again and it has a brown staining on it. Is this normal or is it infected?
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 is likely to be infected. Pus from the grazed knee is always suggestive of infection. I advise you should take antibiotic like WiFi 200 mg three times a day, pantoprazole three time...
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Question: My daughter is in the hospital for over a week for back pain and an infection. She has been given enimas, and all kinds of bowel moving meds and nothing has moved. They tell her they see poo but it isn t moving. After the enima just clear liquid comes out. It has been 8 days without going poo. What should she...
Hi, Thanks for asking on Chat Doctor. I have gone very carefully through your query. As per your history is concerned please do check and ruled out intestinal obstruction by doing a physical examination. Check her abdomen is swollen or tender. Secondly do an abdominal CT scans to confirm the diagnosis. Admit her and pl...
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Question: Hello Doctor, I had a sex intercource with my girlfriend last weekend and after 1 day later I suddenly developed a fever and a pain sensation on my pubic region near my penis.. its more like where all the hairs are growing right at the starting point of my dick.. But there is no visiable blister or any cut or...
Howell come to ChatDoctorHere the main part of your symptoms are swollen lymph node and fever and this need to be investigated for sexual transmitted disease, and this is matter of concern, till then I would suggest following medicines, hope this information helps, take care.1) Tab Acetaminophen 500 mg three times in d...
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Question: Hi, Please I had my semen tested and it was found that sperm volume was 5.1, sperm count less than 1 million/mL, 0% motile, 0% sluggish, 100% non-motile and 0% normal. We are married for 3 years without a child. Please do we have any way to correct this problem medically? Thank you.
Halloween analysis :Normal volume 3-8 ml. Total sperm counts 60 -120 million (normal infertility associated with sperm counts > 48 million/ ml with a motility of >63 % and > 13% exhibiting morphology). Although the sperm is produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testes, other organs of the male reproductive system...
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Question: Hi, I have had a painful fingernail for the past 4 years it has been tested for fungal which was negative and it has had a ultrasound and a MRI but all has came back negative. The only option is to rip the nail off, however I was wondering if you knew of any thing which would have the same effect but less pai...
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please check whether you have already ruled out these points or not:--1)anemia-check your HBO if low correct it2)Paronychia-if present take oral antifungal+oral antibacterial+antiviral depending upon species as well...
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Question: My 4 year old had to have 2 small fillings placed in his his upper and lower back teeth. His cheek is so swollen now, in side and out that it looks like someone hit him. Could this be from biting his cheek whil it was numb, I really dont see bite marks. Context: My 4 year old had to have 2 small fillings p...
Hellooo....read through your query I can say that it can be due to cheek biting can have injured some minor salivary gland causing swollen cheek. Marks won't be there properly...but don't worry.it will heal fast.if he is having pain apply colonel just before food.that's all needed.it will heal by itself.if after few da...
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Question: Hai Dr, I have a doubt whether cancer spreads through air to another person? As my mother-in-law is having heart cancer and now it has spread to other parts of body like neck and eyes.now i am taking care of her at home and i am a pergnant lady now.so i want to know whether cancer spreads to other person.kind...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer is a condition that happens due to the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells within the body. It does not get transmitted from one person to another in any way. Please do not worry if you are having a pregnancy. Staying with your mother-in-law, sharing the same kitchen and eatin...
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Question: hello dr. well my uncle got heart attack on saturday ,we took him to hospital he was admitted there 3 days on 3rd day he got his angiography report and discharged by the hospitals authority,they said they he had mild disease which will be cured by using medicine, we bring him tgo home after one day when we st...
Hi ! Thank you for using Chat Doctor According to what you describe to me, he should go as soon as you can to the hospital. This is a mental confusion : temporarily memory problem and articulation problem, may be caused by a very low blood in the brain area. The low blood pressure may be from the heart or the medicatio...
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Question: i have been in cronic pain since 1998 have had 14 surgeries 2 on back 7 on rt shoulder 3 on nose,cheeks and jaws. 1 on right leg.car accidents i also have high blood pressure.taking pain meds from pain management.had piece of bone taken of rt hip to fuse lower back the first time,now rt hip is killing me and ...
Dear patient I am so sorry for your loss. Let me fist start by saying that a blood pressure of 240/220 is very dangerous and can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke. Therefore, you need to the ER right now and get admitted else a blood vessel in your brain might start to leak. I cannot stress enough how important it is that y...
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Question: I was either have a bad bug bite or some type of sting. I felt a sting on my leg near my knee and saw a large black bug or wasp where the string was. The place where I was bitten has small white like bumps and is a red bump which is very hot to the touch. It is very itchy and painful. It has now been a day an...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It can take a few days for the allergic reaction to completely diminish. The use of an oral anti histamine would help to reduce your reaction. The pain can be treated with an anti-inflammatory painkiller. Both of these are available over the counter. Examples of oral antihistamines are ...
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Question: I ve had bad back disc for 35 years... my heart is ok.. . recently my left leg goes numb in a very short time of standing on it. I can t put any weight on it.. and the numbness finally goes away in less than an hour.. there s NO pain associated with it.. just numbness.. feels like dead weight. There s other i...
HIF no pain, numbness may be either neurogenic or vascular. A color Doppler of leg will rule out vascular impairment as a cause. An electrophysiologist test if nerves of leg can diagnose any conduction deficit in nerve. Take methycobslamin 1500 I.u daily, vacuum and vitamin D supplements. A multivitamin with minerals l...
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Question: iam having low back pain , nausea and abnormal bleeding,, fatigue . i went to er about one week ago they said i had some kidney califacations measuring up to 4mm.they also said they hadnt moved out of the kidney yet and that i shouldnt be feeling the pain from this.if not what is it?why am i still sick as a d...
Hello Good Afternoon, As per your description, you have renal calculus (stone) of minimal size, and it can cause all the symptoms which you have. Though its size is minimal, but it is creating problem for you, so you should be managed for that. So follow the steps:1. Repeat USG to know the current status calculus and k...
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Question: my baby is 10 weeks old and has had a swelling on the right side of his head near his far since birth. I have been told by numerous people it is a haematoma but i thought it should have gone by now. It started to go down but now it seems to have got bigger again. It is very soft and squishy to touch. Wot coul...
Hello, I can understand your concern. The swelling that you have described might be presence of a cyst. Cysts are fluid filled cavities which are lined by layer of cells. However, there are many other lesions and tumors that can look and feel the way you have described. I would advise you not to ignore the swelling, an...
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Question: the entire lower limb of my leg has blistering rash that itches and burns and they pop and ooze straw colored fluid, I have no allergies history and I have chronic edema of unknown cause. They heal over with a orange-brown color and r flat. Ten days now - non-responsive to prednisone or co-trimoxazole 2 480gm...
Hi there, your history is sketchy, but you need to find the cause for the edema of your legs. Edema can be caused due to many causes but the most common ones being anemia, kidney disorder, hypothyroidism, postural or in any generalized infection. You are already being treated for infection. You need to get a routine bl...
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Question: Dear sir, Good Evening. Iam 26 years old, suffering from cold for last few years. Presently iam consuming Frisium 10Mg and Eption tablets to avoid nervous disorder. From Childhood I had a problem of Fitz if i intake some cold food items. Now iam alright, but still i feel i have nervous disorder problem. so ca...
His understand your concern.I do not understand about nervous disorder will you elaborate properly. Eptoin and Frisian are the remedy for convulsion or fits. You mean to sat you have fit in spite of taking this medicines then need to consult your treating doctor. There are many other anti convulsion medication which wi...
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Question: : i just had sex with my gf she just ended her mensulation the day before and that time i used a condom bt that broke out and soon i gave her a pill and the next day onwards she started having mensulation again as it was over for this mont.. what is causing this Context: : i just had sex with my gf she just ...
Hi, I can understand your concern. Taking an emergency contraceptive pill is the right decision you have taken. However, these pills act by changing the hormonal levels in the body that are responsible for the menstrual cycles. They sometimes change the cycle. So finding some vaginal spotting or bleeding on the next da...
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Question: hi IM 25, I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD SON, WE HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR ANOTHER BABY FOR 1YEAR & A HALF GOT PREGNANT 13MONTHS AGO BUT LOST THE BABY AT 11 WEEKS, HAVE BEEN TRYING SINCE BUT NOTHINGS HAPPENING, HAVE NOW STARTED USING CHINESE HERB MEDICINE NUAN GONG YUN ZI WAN, IS IT EFFECTIVE & SAFE? THANKS
Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Dear your anxiety about your pregnancy is matter of concern. As you have started Chinese treatment for your problem , there is no harm in it All alternative therapies have successful treatments for this and in Chinese treatment there is no doubt about its success. It is one of the best. So com...
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Question: halo sir i amsuffering by back pain my mri opinion is early lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease and posterior disc bulge at L4-L5level . i am also facing problems with sight and chakkar (a hindi word can u understand hindi) what should i do / i am taking calcium tablet &vitamin d pouches & paink...
Hello, Thanks for your query. It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis. The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxan...
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Question: I fell and landed full force on my knee on the pavement about 8 days ago. Other than the scrapes, I have had trouble putting weight on it when kneeling etc. Walking has gotten easier. But after long days it can ache pretty bad. It is very sore to the touch still and the pain can be intense with the slightest ...
Hi, Thanks for your query. Based upon your description, I suspect that you might have injured the ligaments around the knee joint. An initial X-ray of the knee joint is necessary to rule out any bony injury. If X-rays are negative for any fracture, then MRI scan is needed to know the status of the ligaments around the ...
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Question: bipolar type 2 can be cure?
Hi, Bipolar disorder, both type 1 and 2 are amenable to treatment. A person with bipolar will need to continue the mood stabilizers (valproate, lithium, etc.) in order to prevent the emergence of a hypomanic/ manic / or depressive episode. Most of the cases of bipolar disorder need treatment for lifetime. As a rule, if...
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Question: i am 32year old man i have brain problem i always thinking something my mind never relax due to that i could not focus properly i feel heavy head with feeling like vomiting some time less memory i have diperassion also i feel stuck and weak also due to that. Context: i am 32year old man i have brain problem ...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you are suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can present with not only psychological symptoms but also with physical sympt...
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Question: I am having high blood pressure. My Doc has given me the following medicineAmlokind-L , One daily in the morningZiram One daily in the nightMactor -10 One daily in the night. Whar are the side effects of these medicine. For last 2-3 months I am feeling the problem of ED Context: I am having high ...
Hello, As I start I would like to reassure you that none of the mentioned Chat Doctor. Now allowing L and Hiram are two medication for hypertension. Allowing L contains a combination of amlodipine and losartan and Hiram is April. In practice Losartan and April are not supposed to be taken together as than can deteri...
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Question: Hi, I ve got a lump under my skin right next to my clitorus, I ve had it for two weeks or almost two weeks now and it s pretty painful, it s bout the size of the tip of my pointer finger and it itches on occasion. I m very clean and no STDs so I have no idea what this could be???
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cyst like Catholic cyst or other cyst or some soft tissue tumor. You should go for gynecological examination and if needed go for excision biopsy. It will give you perfect diagnosis. Consult your doctor and plan according...
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Question: I have a pain in the right arm this pain runs along the outside of the arm from below the elbow to the shoulder, the head, the neck and below the bone under my shoulder. What are the causes? I am diabetic. I have to hold my arm behind my head to get relief or lie down with my arm outstretched. Do I have diabe...
Dear patient You are having typical signs of cervical nerve root compression. Pain that is bitten relieved by elevation of arm behind head is typical of cervical disc prolapse with nerve root compression. I would advise MRI of cervical spine with screening of whole spine to confirm diagnosis. MRI gives detail of lev...
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Question: Two days ago a lump formed on the outer side of my shin, close but not directly on the bone. It doesnt not hurt unless touched, or rubbed against. Sometimes a dull pain when going up and down stairs. At times it feels warm to the touch. It is very firm. Context: Two days ago a lump formed on the outer side ...
Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump is most likely a varicose vein. Due to main veins insufficiency, small veins under the skin gets enlarged due to increased blood pressure in them. As the blood circulation is impeded in such varicose veins, there is a possibility of veins thrombosis. In such case, varicose vein...
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Question: Hi , I am Shazia (name changed) , my mother has joint pains .This is a long story . She had allergy 3 years back so we did all treatments Allopathic ,Homeopathic and Ayurvedic .During the Ayrvedic treatment she was given Aesteroids so the Allergy was treated completely but the nerves of hands and legs got dam...
Your mother probably is suffering from a condition called Steroid induced Bushings Syn Chat Doctor. Corticosteroids affect bone in three main ways; 1) Loss of bone mass, 2) Loss of bone protein and osteoporosis lesions, 3) increased urinary excretion of calcium and phosphorus leading to bone loss. She should be evalua...
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Question: Hello, I am 60 yrs old, soon to be 61. I would say in very good health except for a knee problem. I started with a uti on vacationing in Florida and started on Sulfa, as I already had some. As it didn t seem to help, which is surprising, as it always does, I went to my family Dr., of whom I also work for. He ...
Hello Penny! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to an infection. It may be a complication of diverticulitis, or any other type of infection. But the fact that your blood pressure is low, and you have tachycardia ind...
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Question: Im working for Govt of India, been maried for 4 years. Now my wife is 39yrs and I 40 yrs. No conception even with iui. All tests are showing normal. Now I want to know whether there is infertility treatment like tube surgery and ivf under central government health scheme?
Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern. Discussion:- I would like to say you that pregnancy is more or less is natural phenomenon than the physiological one and some time it may not need any treatment, with obvious abnormality conception being noted and with everything are normal conception is not ha...
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Question: my gf has been having issues with her skin most of her life she 20 years old and as a child she would get these rashes that covers her body..she says it happens a couple times a year which i find not normal...she also has acne and break out in rashes if shes overheating or her body temperature too high..she u...
Hi...dear user., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., Skin rash since childhood and associated with Acne., could be due to Hormonal hyperactivity..., She has having seasonal Allergy with Mast cell granulation..., hence she is getting frequently this problem..., Treatment is ...1) Avoid the triggers like...cold touch, Bitt...
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Question: DEAR DOCTOR! EIGHT MONTHS AGO I MET WITH HBSAG POSITIVE. MY CONSULTANT DOCTOR SAID THAT IT IS ACUTE HEPATITS B. IT IS CURABLE. FORTUNATELY NOW IAM HBSAG NEGATIVE. MY QUESTION IS THERE ANY CHANE TO GET BACK THIS VIRUS? MY WIFE IS CHRONICLE HEPATITIS B CARRIER. PLEASE TELL ME THE STEPS WHAT WE TAKEN TO BETTER L...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Let me know you 95% case acute hepatitis b infection resolved by itself with the time by our immunity ... If after six months bag positiver than chance of carrier is there . But now you have Bag negative so no chance of Carrier stage but your wife us Bag carrier, so you might acquire infect...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi, im an African kid living in Nigeria, i had a sore throat four days ago, so i started ampicilin as adviced by my aunt whos a nurse, the next day a serious fever began, and i didnt have access to drugs for about eight hours int...
Hello and thanks for sharing your concern with us. I would like to tell you that first a definitive diagnosis should be made before starting the treatment. For making a definitive treatment, proper diagnostic tests like CBC, Peripheral picture of blood thin and thick smear both, should be done. Such fever with sore thr...
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Question: I went to see my doctor in regards to a lump that I notice under my arm pit on my left she felt it and also checked my breast just said to keep an eye on it s still there it has gone smaller but now I have another one on my right and it hurts a bit what could it be it what do I do Context: I went to see my d...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The history and clinical presentation suggest that they are enlarged lymph nodes.2. The lymph nodal enlargement is seen in any inflammatory / infective conditions it can be localized or systemic.3. I would suggest getting an ultrasound scan done for breast and axillary region - that will help...
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Question: I have 3 painless moveable lumps beside my left knee cap. Started out as one but over the last two years it became three and now two are marble sized and one is oblong and about the size of a walnut. I also noticed that now below my Left knee there is a larger oblong area that protrudes noticeably...even more...
Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Painless movable lump around your left knee could be either Meniscal cyst or Sebaceous cyst or Bakers cyst. Meniscal cyst may result from trauma, hemorrhage, chronic infection, and mucoid degeneration. The most widely accepted theory describes meniscal cysts...
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Question: Hello I am a 39 year old woman with spina bifida and for the past month I been having a constant burning sensation at the top and back of my head that is numbing. I had issues with anxiety 6 months ago where I was on antidepressants but they didn t agree with me and was off them within 2-3 weeks and have neve...
Hello, Is your spina bifida is operated at your childhood or not? There is currently no cure for spina bifida, but surgery might help restore a seniors' independence if his or her nerves are affected due to aging. Most seniors with spina bifida may require surgery on the back to relieve pressure and alleviate the impul...
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Question: Hello I m 28 I was at the beach bout 4 days ago and I got a little drunk. On the way to the car I fell off the side of the steps leading up and unto my back it was a pretty high fall. About this time yesterday the right side of my chest around the middle to just under my breast I ve been having pain if I move...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor and get done chest x-ray to rule out post-traumatic pleural effusion (hemothorax), pneumothorax and rib fracture. Impact of fall on back can cause injury in the front part of chest. ...
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Question: hello. ive been with my boyfriend for about 4 yrs now. we dont live together but about 2 yrs ago i noticed his scrotum is often very high and hard. sometimes they are soft but its not often. why is this? could this be happening from too much sex or not enough?
Hello, The size of testicles, tightness of testicles, looseness of testicles, etc. varies from time to time and season to season and in different room temperature. If you see in the morning, it may look hard and tight and in the evening, these may look shrunken and hanging. When the temperature Chat Doctor. These are...
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Question: Basically one of my relative is sufferr from body ache a dermatologist problem. She will taken all types of treatment from experts alopathy, Ayurvedic & homeopathic. for six months back she will tested a biopasy from expert of Mumbai, in that scabies is found. But till this time no satisfied results occur. so...
Hi the itching which is contagious can be scabies.it can be caused by scopes scuba, it presents as papulopustules all over the body from neck to toe with itching more at nighttime.it can be cured by application of permethrin ointment or lotion all over the body overnight and wash it is off in the night.it should be app...
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Question: My ankles and calves have been swollen, I thought it was due to the heat we have had and being on them at work for long hours. I keep them up at night but the swelling is not going down. If I push on them the indentation stays there for a minute or so. They have been this way for about a week and a half. Con...
Hi, Thanks for your query. There are numerous causes and conditions that produce swelling in the ankles and calves. A few important causes are chronic venous insufficiency, Heart related issues, kidney disorders, liver problems, water retention etc. A thorough and detailed evaluation along with a few investigations are...
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Question: I was playing w/my dog & she bit me - not seriously. Just enough to cause slight bleeding. I was blotting the bleed when it was about done clear fluid started coming out. I have congenital lymphedema & this has never happened before. I am 59. What is your advice? thank You.
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were accidentally bit by the puppy which led to bleeding from the site of the bite, according to WHO categorization of animal bite it is categorized into Cat III. I would suggest you to follow1. Wash...
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Question: My 79 year old mother suddenly could not move her legs. She was unable to walk with severe pain at the top of her legs. It lasted about 30 minutes before she could move and pain continued throughout the night. Still tender today but not near as painful. Any ideas what may have caused her seizing up like that...
Hello against Muscle cramps are very common in females my advice for YouTube plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Yes you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself. Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fo...
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Question: I just took a TB test about 3 days ago. Right after my test, I noticed my arm felt funny. I figured after any shot your arm will feel a little weird. During these past 3 days, I have still felt this weird feeling. It started at the area the shot was given and moved up to my bicep. My arm is sensitive, somewha...
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. These symptoms which are described by you may be due tubercular shot in the arm as it cause inflammation in the arm due to mild subclinical infection by these shots. This will be Okay after nearly 2 weeks. You can discuss with your docto...
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Question: Hi sir,My dad M.Balram Reddy,age-55,male had blood count 5 in the month of February 2010.The treatment started on May this year under the supervision of NIRNI S.S of Indo American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad.He asked us to transfuse blood and doing so the blood count went on to 10, later it gradually got dow...
Hi sir, welcome to Chat Doctor, I understand your problem, yes sir, Cronin can give for fever. But why don't u use solo 650 tabs thrice a day with antibiotic extract plus200 twice a day after food... maybe your dad have gastritis also, please use patrol DSR once before breakfast... and your dad hemoglobin is low, use i...
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Question: Ive gone through episodes the past 5 years Ive never experienced before. Im almost 42 and I remember the first time it started I was 36 year old. I become very jealous and paranoid watching my husbands every move and fearful he is going to hurt me because hes thinking of another woman. To me, its so real, but...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Paranoia and paranoid schizophrenia is different. Simple doubts about husband and wife are normal for every couple. But overcoming that doubts and trusting the partner is the ultimate. If you love and trust your partner fully, there is 99% chance that your part...
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Question: My 3 year old has been getting red itchy painful pimples on her buttocks that scar as they heal. They are now spreading to her upper thigh and back, and her 5 year old sister is getting them as well. Very random places and isolated, not groups. The pimples seem to dry up and heal within a couple of days, but ...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultatio...
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Question: my mother in law was just told she has pulmonary fibrosis and will have to stay on the oxygen and steroids,nebulizer from quite some time to come she also has CHF what /.how long does this disease go on and does it become more painful the MD,s weren,t very concise Context: my mother in law was just told she ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. But pulmonary Fibrosis is end stage lung disease. Till date there is no cure for this. It is progressive disease. Patient has to take oxygen, steroid, bucolic, nebulizer etc. lifelong Life expectancy is less than 2-3 years. And if co...
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Question: Yea. I bent my head now and my neck started hurting and i felt heavyness start in my sholder and travel down my left arm to my bysept and continue to travel into my forearm. i stayed in that possition for a second to see what else would happen then it started traveling from the back of my neck into the back o...
Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion I think you have cervical radiating pain due to nerve compression, I suggest you do an MRI to exclude disc herniation. For now, you may use painkillers like Advil tabs when needed, hot massages with topical gels, B12 vitamin supplements, muscle relaxants will be fine for most of t...
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Question: I was detected with pus cells 20-25 in Urine and was given antibiotic course for 7 days. After completing the medications I did a test again to see that the number of pus cells have not been specified and is now Plenty with some epithelial cells. I am pregnant. Please advise what this means Context: I was de...
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the pus cells of more than 5 in urine suggests urinary tract infection (UTI). Plenty of epithelial cells is not significant. If at all there are persistent of pus cells I suggest you to get urine culture and sensitivity test done to know the accurate diagnosis and tr...
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Question: About 4 times a minute my heart beats really hard. I have had this for many years but it didnt used to happen this much. I also have realized when I do physical activities it doesnt happen. But when I am resting or just normal activitiesit happens all the time. Context: About 4 times a minute my heart beats ...
Hello, Various possibilities like anxiety, Heart arrhythmia. This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSV or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually ECG is norma...
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Question: Hi there, Im a 17 year old female and it was about 3 months ago when I got a pea sized lump under the skin in my armpit then over time it dissappeared and move to the voice box area of my neck then I got 2 on my upper arms. They have not come back since then till now. I now have the same painful lump under th...
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Keeping your age in mind, I think it's something to do with infection / inflammation the breast. Abscess do have similar picture but with fever.2. The axillary region lumps and neck lumps might be because of lymph node enlargement.3. If you are my patient I would have examined and then order ...
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