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Question: hi, i am suffering from back pain and i got MRI but did not understand what this medical term means 1) intervertebal disc desiccation at L5-S1 level 2) right posterolateral disc extrusion at l5-s1 level causing grade iii thecal sac and right root compression Context: hi, i am suffering from back pain and i g...
Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you probably are suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It is already confirmed by MRI scan. Intervertebral disc desiccation at L5-S1 level means disc between L5 and S1 vertebrae is somewhat Chat Doctor. Right anterolateral disc extrusion a...
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Question: I got shocked or electrocuted by wires coming out of a house today, the wires were suppose to go to an air conditioning unit and were exposed, my question is should I go in and get checked a few people got me thinking, shock was on inside of right arm, bicep, for around 2 seconds Context: I got shocked or el...
Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, as long as the electric shock is concern, it is kind of thermal injury to muscle fiber, it is depends upon the intensity of the current and the time low voltage and small amount of current may not cause serious injury, if you do not have any burning sensation a...
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Question: Sir, My daughter is 13 months old.She is suffering from cold and cough frequently whenever exposed to different climatic conditions.So my question is i am giving my baby cow s milk when she was 6 months old.So please suggest me can i continue her giving cow milk or can i start giving her buffalo milk.Please r...
Hello, Is your daughter having cough and cold symptoms every time you feed her with milk? Are there any other symptoms such as irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, red rash on face when fed with milk? If none of the above happens, milk allergy is very unlikely. She definitely needs to have allergy tests done before you sw...
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Question: M y wife had tooth ach before . dentist cleaned and filled her tooth now there is not much pain she has sharp sensation arising out of her chin and face dentist says this is no more teeth problem this is nerve problem today I observed some of the nerves from inside chin are visible and sullen. Kindly advise a...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, according to the history presented by you, I would like to inform you that your wife is experiencing pain or even sharp sensation due to a faulty restoration, sometimes the filling is too high that when the patient tries to close his /her mouth, sharp shooting pain occurs. But as...
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Question: I am a 20 year old guy, I have back and chest pain. It is all on the upper right side of my back and chest. I feel most of the pain from the middle towards the right side of my body. Ive had the pain for quite a while and I have taken pain relievers and doesnt help. What could be wrong? Should i contact a Do...
Back pain and chest pain can be caused by either muscle strain or bone problem. Some time chest infection also causes it. Are you also having cough, fever, pain at rest than cause is infection. If pain is on movement than it is because of muscle weakness. I would recommend you to get a chest x-ray. This will give ...
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Question: Hi! I am 67 years old, and I too have a probable lipoma (MRI 2 days ago--no answers yet)Its large, hardened and to the left of my LS spine, at waist level. It doesnt cause pain, but does interfere with the fit of my pants.An X-ray of my LS spine revealed nothing in the area, so its not ossified. I have a H/O...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. A lipoma is a benign fat containing tumor usually found under the skin but might occur in any place. Lipomas are soft swellings that slip under the skin when palpated with fingers. It will help to get an ultrasound scan of the area and if possible then a CT scan or MRI scan which will confirm...
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Question: Hi I have been diagnosed with sciatica a few months ago. It is not painful all the time but I was wondering if there was any non medicinal way to alleviate the pain ? I have been given some diclofenac sodium 50mg and advised to take three per day, but I really dont want to be taking pills unless absolutely ...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorExercise does not give relief at once it takes few days to weeks, you have to continue it, sometimes it aggravates the symptoms initially, later it gets subsided, do not stop exercise this is the only best way beside the medicine, better have opinion from professional person one who can...
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Question: It s in my right foot, along the outside edge. Stinging sometimes, a little swollen, and a bit pink on the side. Hurts when I walk. Actually really hurts, then as I continue, I can walk better, but still painful. That s about all I have to describe it. Context: It s in my right foot, along the outside edge. ...
Try hot and cold packs alternately one minute each for 10 minutes. Use elastic crêpe support bandage. See if your footwear is worn out on inner or outer edge, avoid heels. Take Advil tabs for few days twice after meals.it should settle. If continues Consult orthopedist or podiatrist. An X-rays/MRI scan will give clue. ...
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Question: my 6 year old son has a mole on the side of his head that has now developed a white spot i have had it checked before the white spot appeared and was told this is fine but should i be concerned about it now? the mole is 4mm approx and the white dot is tiny?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Moles are common and need not worry about it. Development of white spots usually occur due to vitamin deficiency or fungal infection. Observe the white spot on the mole, whether it is vanishing or growing in size It is difficult to say without actually seeing it. If it ...
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Question: Hello, I have found a round red spot on the floor of my mouth. Is it possible that its a burst blood vessel. I feel no pain. Im a little concerned because I went to the dentist yesterday and he just told me to wait two weeks and monitor it. Any advice would be great! Context: Hello, I have found a round red ...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red spot in the floor of the mouth could be an authors ulcer, or it can be an inflamed salivary gland duct. Consult a good oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out the above said causes. If it is an ulcer, You can also take topical anesthetic and an...
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Question: hi, i am 28 yrs and trying to conceive since 2 years. i have premature ovulation problem. I am taking Ubiphene 50 (2 - 7 day of my period) and Ovacare forte and Obimet Sr also. i did thyroid tests and its normal tsh is 3.36. but Dr has prescribed Thyronorm 12.5 mg.. since 3 months am taking the tablets but st...
Hi Jimmy, I hope that your Doctor has ruled out male infertility. Whileyou are taking these Medicines, you must be doing test for ovulation to see the effects of these Medicines on your Ovulation. There are certain ways to confirm ovulation like trans-vaginal Follicular study, Home Ovulation test, and hormonal levels i...
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Question: found i lump under my left armpit in November had a mammogram down since i was due. Everything looked good, they asked for a ultrasound and still found nothing. Went back in December for another mammogram still ok but they wanted a MRI just had it down last friday and it shows a lump and its tracing down my a...
Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of an axillary lump, I would come up with only few possibilities as listed below. Nothing to worry about this and try not to get infected there!1. Fibrocystic changes in axillary tail of breast tissue or fibroadenoma2. Sebaceous cyst or lymph node3. Malignant tumor! In t...
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Question: Hi, I am a 56 year old female, have been acing extreme pain right side, laying, sitting, driving. I can only sit for about 3 hours. I have had previous kidney issues, but have recently had an ultra sound, and a renal LASIK scan. The kidney function I at 44%, however the urologist is happy with that, and fela ...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. As renal causes have been ruled out, right sided abdomen pain first gives suspicion of appendicitis as it can have atypical presentation sometimes. And there can be pain in the back along with fever and vomiting. Acute gastritis can also cause abdominal pain similar to this. I suggest you ta...
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Question: i had surgery to get a small cysts removed from my breast i had sex satrurday and my surgery was on monday i am on the nuvaring. i was wondering if anesthesia has any affect on the nuvaring, i did get my period a week and a half after but it was very light i only went through 8 tampons in 3 days. usally i can...
Hello, I have gone through your query and understood your concern. General anesthesia can induce excessive blood clotting when hormone contraception is used simultaneously. As this is not so in your case, you need not worry about the after effects of surgery. Menstrual pattern can alter after any intervention due to st...
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Question: One of my family members recently found out she has hpv and she uses a wash rag for her body and vagina when she showers with her daughter and uses the same rag on her daughter. Can her 5 year old daughter contract hpv that way? also recently this family member licked all over my sons ice cream from keeping i...
Hello, thank you for using Chat Doctor. I read your query and understand. An HPV infection is caused by human papillomavirus, a virus from the papillomavirus family, of which over 170 types are known. More than 40 types are transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anus and genitals. Risk factors for persistent...
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Question: hi.. i had sex with my girlfriend before 30 hours. i have used condom but we have a fear that, if bi mistake she get pregnant then what will we do...... can i suggest to her to eat i-pill. and if she didnt then what will we can do plzzz show me the correct way..... Context: hi.. i had sex with my girlfrien...
Hello, Pregnancy is a remote possibility when there is no ovulation, i.e., during the safe period. Moreover, since you used a condom, the safety is enhanced. Yet, if she is in the fertile or ovulation period, you can ask her to take an emergency pill or go for the insertion of an IUD, which can serve both as emergency ...
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Question: my blood pressure is 150/105 i workout between 4 to 6 days a week for 30 to 90 min wieght train with dumbbells 3 to 5 time a week different body parts eat smaller portions and 5 times a day small meals, i am 5 0 and 181lbs 42 yrs old female. what can i do to lower my blood pressure?
Hello, Are you under any medications? Are you a diabetic patient? For how long your blood pressure is quite high? Are there any other symptoms other than high blood pressure? I suggest you take a tablet Telmisartan once daily for three days. If your blood pressure is still high, I suggest you take an ECG and consult a...
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Question: Hi, I have constant cough for over few years. I was wondering if you could tell me which of the most common diagnosis is most likely - UACD, NAEB or GERB. I dont have any associated symptoms. The sputum is stringy (would it indicate NAEB, or the sputum itself isnt indicative for that dg). Beside I have devia...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Sorry to say, but I can't understand the short forms you have written. You are having chronic cough and this is commonly seen with bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test...
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Question: Hello, I broke my collarbone when I was in middle school, I can t remember the exact age. I have always lived an active life, with ski racing, horseback riding, soccer among other sports. I know it s normal that your collarbone can cause pain years after the fracture. In my case I can feel the pain when I m d...
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As the pain is activity induced I will feel due to muscle weakness this symptom of pain arises. For which with simple exercises things can be solved. Also, due to the past injury there will be weakness in the muscles...
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Question: My girlfriend has bronchial spasms. She was wheezing last Saturday when she coughed. We went to the doctor on Sunday and she was prescribed an inhaled steroid. She has been taking it twice a day. Her breathing was better Monday thru Wednesday, but today her breathing is worse again. What should she do? How lo...
Thanks for your question I completely understand your question bronchial asthma is a disease of cough, wheeze, allergy, chest Highness, seasonal change, breathlessness. Basic treatment as per guidelines or corner stone for management is inhaled corticosteroids. There is a step-up therapy as per parent to patient and as...
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Question: 8 weeks ago while lying out by pool I blacked out - started shaking all over (freezing) tingling in arms and legs and dizzy. The next few days was very weak. Went to ER said dehydrated and potassium low. Now, 8 weeks later, potassium is normal - but I get quick one second jolts of dizziness in my head at leas...
Hi, Your symptoms seem related to metabolic derangement such as low potassium. In some cases, it could be due to low sodium and low calcium too. High creatinine and urea, which are commonly seen in patients with CKD can also cause shivering and tremors, which is known as asterisks. This gets better with dialysis and ot...
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Question: I JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL 3 WEEKS AGO FOR A BAD KIDNEY INFECTION AND KIDNEY STONES AND E COLI ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I GOT HOME MY HANDS AND FEET GOT SWOLLEN AND HAVE BEEN SWOLLEN FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW AND MY HAND ARE TINGLY AND GO NUMB WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
Hithanks for posting in ChatDoctorI have understood your concern probabilities of your swelling are1.protein loss through kidneys 2.reduced cardiac function3.liver abnormality4.varicose veins5.hypothyroidism can suggest you to get done1.LFT2. Serum creatinine3.ECG and ECHO4.SHI can suggest you to take high protein diet...
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Question: I played in a soccer game yesterday morning and got headed in the back of my head by another girl. I have had small headaches towards the back of my head and like pain down towards my neck. Now my ears feel like they re plugged (I don t know if that has anything to do with it), but do I have a concussion?
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and would like to reassure you that they are not suggestive of severe head injury. The symptoms of headache, neck pain and ear plugging may be related to concussion. The symptoms would get better on their own in a few days. For pain relief, you may take d...
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Question: i am 18 weeks pregnant and have a schedualed amniocentisis on tuesday to check for chromosonal abnormalities my doctors office called two days ago and diagnosed me with bacterial vaginosis and called in my perscription for flagyl wich i have been taking for two days .is the amniocentisis still safe to have wi...
Hi, Chat Doctor. I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Bacterial vaginosis is purely vaginal infection, and it is restricted to vagina only. Amniocentesis is done u...
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Question: Hi, i am 33 year old. i start body aches, sore throat and cough on thursday evening on 7th april went to doctor on monday. he told me i got bronchoitis and he gave me antibiotic and puffer. but my condition is getting worse. i have bad bad headache. my aches and all body hurts badly. i am feeling nauseous and...
Hello I will try to explain something to you. I think this is a.viral situation that starts from the larynx and to the bronchi called Laryngotracheobronchitis in other wards the inflammation of the larynx, trachea and airways. Do you have high fever? This bad headache might be related with the fever and the antibiotic...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have a 23 week 2day baby in my stomack ,the doctor said that i had a enough water in that area.so it can cause drop baby is that right. i had a anc sonogram study(colour dopper) Repoar of sonography are below BPD measure:5.71 cm ...
Hello, Please do not panic. Your ultrasound report looks quite normal. For moderately more amniotic fluid- I usually suggest getting a glucose tolerance test or blood sugar test two hours after 75-gram glucose. Also, please indulge in healthy food habits and regular exercise regimen. Avoid or stop habits of alcohol, sm...
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Question: My 5 year old daughter has had a dry, short, raspy cough for months now. She has been perfectly healthly otherwise. it sounds like when one has a hair tickling their throat. or a cat with a fur ball. It doesnt seem to bother her or slow her down, but it is always there. should I be concerned?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Seasonal coughs will clear with cough syrups containing Dextromethorphan and an anti histamine like cetirizine. When persisting for months one has to exclude whooping cough and even asthma. Better consult pediatrician. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel f...
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Question: hi doctor ,i have a a permanent black spot on my cheek n i am 18yrs old girl n it feel very imbrassing so i wanna get rid of it so wil u suggest me some method except surgeory Context: hi doctor ,i have a a permanent black spot on my cheek n i am 18yrs old girl n it feel very imbrassing so i wanna get rid of...
Blackhead is a result of open skin pores on face. It's a common problem, but sadly pores cannot be closed. For blackhead removal, the best way is to remove them mechanically in a salon/beauty parlor. Then keep skin clean, by regular washing and scrubbing. Also avoiding steam during facial/clean up is helpful, as steam...
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Question: Hello, I need advice, my last mens was 24 June 2010, I have brownish spotting on my day 11 of cycle day 12 I had ultrasound it shows clear follicle in right fallopian tube, the day after I had ultrasound it shows gestational sac so my Dr. request for Beta ChatDoctor level it was high 1750 on 5 July 2010 !! th...
Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. I will be able to comment further if you can furnish me details of the sonogram reports and also the operative notes. It is quite rare that when the follicle was visualized in the right tube, ectopic was detected in the left tube. This means the fertiliz...
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Question: Problems on holiday walking getting through airport and then sitting in aeroplane able to do stairs but problem with slopes. Affects left leg more than right and feet start to flap can get further by sliding feet until unable to move legs and body goes forward and often fall as cant straighten back had lamine...
Hi, thank you for providing brief history of you. Since you mentioned that you had laminectomy and spinal stenosis with prolapsed disc. There may be chances of nerve in the lower back which is having a signalling disturbance. Try doing some gluteus strengthening exercises as the hip joint needs to get stability. This y...
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Question: Hi My kid of aged 10 month has loose motions and used 3 econorm sashet and OFM antibiotic. motions were stopped tempararly and so we stopped with 3 econorm sashets. again Motaions has started. What Madican I can give now. and wanted to know what is econorm sashet for?
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use ...
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Question: My 17 yr old daughter had her gallbladder removed 4 mos. ago . She has had pain & discomfort ever since. The pain has been terrible the past 5 weeks. It wakes her up @ night when she is able to sleep. Today, she had an ultrasound, & the person giving it kept asking her if she had hemorraging after her surgery...
Hi, thank you for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. After gall bladder removal, few patients can develop these symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, jaundice, diarrhea. In your case abdominal pain is prominent.it is possibly due to bile duct injuries, biliary leaks, acute pancreatitis, infec...
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Question: Hi dr. I am from india my 3 year old son is suffered from jaundice . Last Saturday 14 July he suffered from fever I gave him paracitamol 125mg syrup after three days fever had gone on Friday 20 July I noticed that he passes dark yellowish color urine I take the sample of urine for lab. The test shows Bilirubi...
Hi, Thanks for using the Chat Doctor. I am happy to ad Chat Doctor. Jaundice causes yellow skin and eyes because of an excess amount of the bile pigment bilirubin in the fat layer under the skin. Either the body is producing too much, or it's not getting rid of it fast enough. The liver breaks down old, inefficient re...
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Question: Had a vasectomy when I was 25, I am now 34. I find that I have mild to moderate pain in my testicles. I have also noticed that I sweat excessively, sometimes without even any physical involvement. When I sleep I wake up in puddles. Is this normal?
Hello appreciate your concernLooking at your description this could be signs of epididymoorchitis or injury to testis would like further information to help you better libelous relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic diseaseSince how long you have this problem? I would advise you to consult your docto...
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Question: For about 2months or so, I ve experienced pain in my right big toe. It feels as though it needs ti be popped, pulled..pressure released. I am a hairstylist, so I stand on my feet daily. The pain is not as bad when I curl my toes, it s when pull my toes towards my shins is when I feel the pressure. What could ...
Hi, These types of pain occurs because of pressure at a particular point, that site becomes sore and aches whenever the soft tissue around it becomes tense, as in the case of dorsiflexing the great toe. All you need to do is to wear soft sole shoes, stand as less than possible and to avoid bearing minimum weight on the...
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Question: I am 70 years old. About 10 to 15 years ago,I suffered hemolysis . I went 2 days later to the hospital( emergency section) because I got dizzy when I came off my bed and couldn t make it to the toilet. The doctors found out the next day that I have a G6pd deficiency and told me that if I had delayed 1 day my ...
Hi, Lets first began with understanding of HEMOLYSIS due to the "G6PD-Enzyme deficiency"- in a simple term. The red blood cell in blood carry oxygen, now oxygen has certain free radical as well as super oxides which are present in the air as well as are formed in body due to various chemical reaction, not the RED BLOO...
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Question: how are u, i have a qustion.i had sex 7 different times this month with my bf and i am not on anything, and was woundering how likely i could be pregnant.i have about two more weeks before i am suppost to have my periodi want to be pregnant but i am afraid i am going to get my hopes up and find out i not but ...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Any woman having unprotected sex is at risk for pregnancy, so it certainly is possible that you may have conceived your first month. However, 80 percent of couples will conceive within one year, so if you divide that by 12 (for each month) you have about a 6 percent chance of co...
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Question: Hi, I live in Manitoba, Canada, where currently there have been a few reported cases of the Measles. My son is 14 months old and tonight I noticed a measles-like rash on his trunk. He may have had a low grade fever a earlier this week but I never checked him since he was sweaty at times but playing happily an...
Hi! I read carefully your query. The typical case of measles actually starts with a fever, runny nose, hacking cough, and red eyes. After two to four days of these symptoms, the patient may develop spots within the mouth called Kopecks spots. These spots look like little grains of white sand surrounded by a red ring an...
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Question: My AST is 51 & my ALT is 82. My doctors nurse called me and said the doctor wants me to come in and talk about a liver biopsy. I have an appointment for Dec. 2nd. Should I see him sooner? I am a 68 yr old female. Had surgery for lip cancer in July, tooth pulled this past monday. Blood tests were normal ...
Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you have elevated liver enzymes...USG done. If fatty liver present then it can elevate. Second complete LFT profile with viral marker study done... If you have malabsorption syn Chat Doctor. If muscle problems or heart failure present then also yes enzymes can elevate...Finally, if ...
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Question: The right side of my chest always feels bruised and I have been coughing up mucous with bright red streaks.I have had a hard time finishing a sentence without taking a breath for about a year, I cant cry anymore cause it hurts to breath when crying. I have been addicted to cigs since I was 13 years old and am...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your symptoms require you to be investigated in detail for respiratory conditions. With a strong history of cigarettes you require a chest X-ray and CT scan immediately supported by blood and sputum tests. There are many other conditions including cancer which might cause these symptoms. It m...
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Question: I am confused as to differences between PMS & pregnancy symptoms. I normally have my period regularly and light for 2 days and hardly any symptoms. My period is 2 days late, extremely sore breasts, headaches and low stomach cramp. Am I experiencing PMS symptoms? Thank you
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Question: I had a severe abscess on an upper molar which reached my eye socket and caused lump in roof of mouth. Was on antibiotics for 3 weeks during which time the tooth was removed. That was back in mid April. Although I have no pain, the lump is back on the roof of my mouth which when pressed causes blood and fluid...
Hello, Read your query, as you have swelling at roof of the mouth after removal of tooth this can be due to still infection is present at site of tooth removal this can be due to formation of superlative estates or this abscess can be due to carious tooth present in same upper arch. Do warm saline gargle two - three ti...
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Question: my name is joey. in 2006 i lost my leg after a injury,it had got a staff infection. i have had to go in the hospital several times since my amputation. i just got out of the hospital 2 days ago because the infection returned and had made a couple of soars on my stump. im now out of the hospital and i think th...
Greetings, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Staphylococcal infection is the most common infection related to skin, and it also usually infect wounds after surgeries. The first medication which is given in staph infection is combination of amoxicillin + clavulanic acid. This medication covers the infection very well. But many ti...
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Question: I took a couple of pills two days ago without water. Now I have sharp chest pains (nothing unbearable) whenever I swallow, especially after eating food. Im not sure whether to see a doctor or just to wait it out. Some advice would be greatly appreciated. Context: I took a couple of pills two days ago without...
HelloAbdominal pain may be due to many reasons like gastritis, cardio-pulmonary causes etc. Your history may suggest gastritis. You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, liver and renal function test, ultrasound of abdomen, ECG. You may...
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Question: Hi. I am wondering if there is any risk to the heart when on the ChatDoctor diet. I have been taking ChatDoctor drops for 3 days and woke up this morning with a pounding heart. Could this be because of the ChatDoctor diet? If so, is it the drops themselves, or the restricted calories that could be causing my...
Chat Doctor diet is typically just 500 to 800 calories a day. As you are restricting your calories body may get deprived of regular electrolytes which body is taking, hence BP may fall and cause palpitation(tachycardia)_as you are taking only 800 calories, I may be possible that long fasting hours during night decrease...
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Question: My daughter is anemic and is now getting two units of blood. She has been anemic for several years what could be her problem. She had three complete blood exchanges when she was born she is now 42 years old and has had anemia off and on ever since. Context: My daughter is anemic and is now getting two uni...
Hi... you have not mentioned the diagnosis for which she underwent exchange transfusion immediately after she was born. Nevertheless, I think her present condition may or may not be related to her past history. To diagnose the cause of anemia she will need to undergo a blood examination which will give a clue to the di...
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Question: when running my hand down the front of my throat, it feels like a lump at the base, as if my esophageous is pushed out almost...is this normal? I am a 41yr old white woman, 160 pound, 57,no significant health problems. No problems swallowing, no pain, except for a muscle pulled feel around my shoulder blade...
Hi there! When you look at yourself in the mirror can you see the lump also? Or do you just feel it as run your hand down in the front of your throat. Then again if you keep your hand on the lump and perform the act of swallowing does the lump move during the swallow ? If it does, it is likely to be a swelling from th...
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Question: My 12 year daughter has a reddish bump on her outer ear. It has been there for months, but only reasonly grew larger. We are in a developing country and the medical advise has been varied. Today we were told it was a hematoma, but doesn t look like any of the photos I saw on the Internet. Doctor friends who s...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of reddish bump on the outer ear which is pointing towards a condition known as deep bacterial infections, fur uncle and lymphadenopathy. There are lymph nodes behind the ear where you mention pimple. The infection can be b...
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Question: I want to know if Pain management doctors will request an MRI on previous spine and lower lumbar issues. I ask because my PCP would not order me one, was given 3 choices, 1-take meds, 2-see pain management or have surgery. I recently hurt my lower back (felt like a rip across my lower back) now the pain is mo...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. You have backache with pain radiation. There are many causes but common one are 1.disc prolapse(younger age) 2. Spondylosis (older age). YOU Have NOT MENTIONED YOUR AGE. Treatment is some medicines for pain management. If pain not relieved then MRI is done to see any cord and nerve compressi...
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Question: Hi Doctor, I have my Semen Analysis Report with following results:Volume: 4 mlColour: Opaque GreyReaction: AlkalinePH: 8.0Viscocity Liquefaction time: 45 minFructose Test: PositiveTotal Sperm Count: 84 m/mlActive Motile: 50%Sluggish Motile: 20%Non Motile: 30%Pus Cells: 1-2%Macrophages: 0-2%RBC: NilYeast/Bacte...
Hello Thanks for writing to your semen analysis report suggests infection. Infection is indicated by the presence of pus cells in semen. Normally there shouldn't be any pus cells in semen. Infection may be due to prostatitis, UTI etc. You need antibiotics for infection. You need few more investigations like routine hol...
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Question: doctor i have fungal infection on my parineum and i already using terbinafine 1% cream from one month but no effect.i have history of the infection from 3year .i take fluconazole 150 mg dose weekly twice .but no effect.so do you have any suggestion for me?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The fungal infections are common in the perineal region as the fungus are the normal comedians of this region, which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms. Whenever there is any change in the environment it will activate and produces these symptoms. In spite of antifungal tr...
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Question: helloi am 31 yrs hypertensive for past 1yr under medication (tragit 40), for past 20 days i find difficult in sleeping for even 4 hr a day because i can feel my heart beat. i had consulted physician he had prescribed propanolol, sedative and asked me to continue targit 40 and my BP is under control. whenever ...
Hello Sir/ma'am.your problem at the outset seems to me like an anxiety disorder. Either you are worried about some reason or there is something in your subconscious mind that is bothering you. So to me what I would suggest is .you go for some relaxation therapies like yoga or meditation or some relaxing techniques like...
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Question: I got into a car accident 3 months ago and since then, I ve had shooting pains all on my left side f the body. It started to spread down my leg to my toe . mRI show small disc bulge on my c3 but spine surgeon said it was normal. Had EMG done came back normal, physical therapy didn t help nor steroid packs. Be...
You have a problem in the cranio-vertebral junction, the place where your skull meets the spine, and it has been impinging on your crossing fibers of brain coming to spinal cord; yes, you need a repeat MRI including brain as well cranio-vertebral junction and after that if you can post the images or consult neurosurgeo...
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Question: My Brother just passed away about 2 weeks ago of a heart attack and had sarcoidosis. I was just wondering if this could of been part of his heart attack. He was getting them shrunk for about a year once a week. Just trying to wonder why. They said it could of been a Blood clot Context: My Brother just passed...
Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that acidosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder, which can lead to an increased cardiovascular risk. So, in my opinion, it is not the only cause of the myocardial infarction, but when coupled with other cardiovascular risks such as age, an unhealthy lifestyle, smokin...
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Question: I am 32 years old, weight 95 kg. height 172 cm. I am suffering fatty lever grade-iii and also sgot 52 sgpt 61 is come in my LFT and I am taking presently ayurvedic medicine liv-52 DS. shoul I take udlive-300 or give me other suggetion for solve the above said problem. Context: I am 32 years old, weight 95 k...
Hi, I understand your concerns and I will explain at you the difference between liv-52 DS and Udilive-300. Your LFT correlate with the fatty liver, and are slightly higher than normal range, (6-47 UI) Liv. 52 DS support the hepatic cells to efficiently burn fats and to treat fatty liver conditions that have arisen due ...
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Question: I fell ans landed on my knee with all my weight last week. I have numbness and tingly feeling right under my knee cap. it I bump it at all it is very painful. I have no insurance so no doc. I have full mobility and it does not hurt to stand or walk. will this heal on its own?
Hello, An x-ray or the knee is advised. As you had a fall and a direct impact on the patella bone it is advised to take an x-ray. Post which it fractures is found than immobilization is advised. But if not fracture then exercise will be advised. Doing hot water fermentation, using knee cap, static hamstring, static Qu...
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Question: Have been recently diagnost with endometrial cancer. Been told I have to be cut from the naval down to pelvis. Isnt there a less invasive procedure that is just as good. Doing a Total abdominal hysterectomy & bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy and staging. Context: Have been recently diagnost with endometrial ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have endometrial cancer. You should go for surgery. Total abdominal hysterectomy with removal of both ovary and fallopian tube is the ideal treatment followed by chemotherapy according to stage. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordin...
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Question: I had Cystitis on Christmas Day and could not get anti biotics until later in the week. I took a course but because of the timing my sample was not sent to the hospital and the cystitis came back and was really bad. I took a second course of antibiotics and the Cystitis has gone but I have tenderness across...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. Yes, such tenderness may be sign of prolonged cystitis, and it should be better within 4 weeks of treatment. If not then it would be good to do cystoscopy and pelvic Ct scan since some other issues may persist such as ovarian cyst or MoMA of the uterus. In every ...
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Question: i have a fungal infection on my toe nail, it got dark brown and there is debris under it so it got lifted upwards. doctor advised terbinafine tabs for 3 months but i see great side effects for it. the topical cream is not so effective i am told. is it ok if i take syscan tab instead? does it not have side ief...
Dear, Fungal infections of the toes take time to get treated, so you should follow treatment for a long time. All medications have some or the other side effect. U should first do fungal culture & sensitivity of your toenail & start the antifungal medication depending on the report, that will be helpful & your infectio...
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Question: I was diagnosed with two liver lesions two years ago. One was a 2 cm hemagioma and the other a 3 cm fnh. Currently having several problems including vitamin d deficiency level was 14; iron deficiency level was 29, and % saturation level an 8; vitamin b12 low; sed rate level 29; a/ g ratio level 0.9; c-reactiv...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query. I don't think this is related to these small liver hematomas since hematomas can cause symptoms only if larger than 7,8 cm or if ruptured. Cause of your malabsorption can be liver but only some serious disorders such as fibers, cirrhosis etc. More likely it can b...
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Question: My son is suffering from loose motion for the past 4 days.He is one year old and is breast fed and have solid food also.His stool is watery and yellow in color.He is having Bifilac sachet.He appears normal sometime,sometimes keeps crying.Should we continue with the medication?
Most common cause of loose stool in young child Chat Doctor. Treatment will be to continue breastfeeding. Frequent breastfeeding in less than 2 months, ORS solution in others as much as they can or 10ml/kg with each large quantity watery stool or 5 ml/ kg for small quantity stool. Along with it zinc 20 mg / day to be ...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... are you more likely to let pregnant from sperm that is from a 43 year old who has very very rare sex or a 28 year old who has sex every few days. from a 28 year old woman.
Hallow Dear, The woman is 28 years young; so very much in peak of the childbearing age. Now, the timing of intercourse is more important than the frequency of intercourse. The egg is released (ovulation) 14 days prior to the next expected menses; so it is easy to spot the day of ovulation in a woman who is having regul...
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Question: Since two reoccuring bladder problems and meds, I am trying to help myself. I was recently diagnosed with fibroids. Will this present condition, although doctor explained it to be common, cause bladder problems. My two are small and not worth taking out. Doctor says "we will watch". Only sometime I feel ...
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, I have gone through available details, you have fibroid in uterus and having recurrent bladder infection. If there is any obstruction to passage of urine then only fibroid may cause recurrent UTI. If there is no obstruction and your infection is cured after proper Chat Doctor. Otherwis...
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Question: i am 59 male, i had liver transplant done in Aug 2010 (cryptogenic) my LFT, KFT, TAC and CBC tests have been within acceptable limits by and large TAC level has been within 5-10 at present i am in 1.5/1.0 Pangraf, 500/500 mg Cellcept i am on 60 TDS Dilzem to take care of my techycardia which started after the...
Hi Anew, This can be the beginning of the failure and your liver is responding by increasing the enzymes which is there. Although nowadays many medications are given to prevent the transplant rejection and also transplant is done after doing much of investigation which is most suitable to the patient. However, sometime...
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Question: MY BEST FRIENDS MOTHER HAS JUST BEEN DIAG WITH ESOPHOGEAL CANCER AND GIVEN 6 MO. TO LIVE. SHE CURRANTLY HAS NO PAIN BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SWALLOW ANYTHING IN SIX MO. SHE HAS A FEEDING TUBE. WHAT WILL THESE NEXT 6 MO BE LIKE FOR HER AND HER FAMILY?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Difficulties in swallowing is the most common symptoms. Later on pain, anorexia, weight loss etc. will develop. She should be given feeding through rules tube in next 6 months. Conditions will worsen in next few months. Prognosis and life exp...
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Question: During the last during the last two weeks I have had difficulty swallowing. Food seems to get stuck in my chest. It has gotten worse in the last two days. I can drink and push the food down. There is also slight pain associated with this. I have no acid reflux or heartburn. Any suggestions. Context: During t...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) solid food. This is seen with esophageal pathologies like1. Esophageal mass2. Andalusia cardia3. Esophageal strictures better to consult gastroenterologist and get done upper GI (gastrointestinal)...
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Question: What is the best pain relief as I have hurt my lower back and am on warfarin.I have taken ibuprofen 1 a day as I get asthma I also have been taking paracetamol. I was told off ad my inr went up to 4.9 a not allowed to take warfarin for 2 days then only 5mgs a day Context: What is the best pain relief as I ha...
In my opinion you should stop worrying. For immediate relief have some painkiller along with a muscle relaxant for 3-5 days depending upon the pain and symptoms and have proper bed rest for a week. Do not lie down on soft mattress use hard one instead, Do not strain your self or over exert. U can also apply some good a...
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Question: My name is Ryan and im in Flight School. My flight instructor is in ICU for Pulmonary Embolism. I was just wandering about a coulple of things. Well he has had a cough for quite some time. Its gotten worse and worse. He finnaly went to the doctor and an hour later her was in ICU. How long do you think he will...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Pulmonary embolism is very serious lung disease. Usual stay in hospital is for 1-2 weeks. So he is be on the ICU for 2-3 days the will be happy shifted to room. Usual treatment duration is at least 6-8 months. During this period, he can not fly for...
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Question: my six year old has had a fever of 104.5 for 24 hours and doesn t have any other symptom we have been giving him Tylenol and ibuprofen and the lowest his fever got was 102.0 should I be concerned? what other things should I look for? after four hours of receiving the Tylenol or advil his fever goes back up fr...
I share your concern. Fever in a sis year old in the absence of other symptoms could be considered as viral fever. You can give Tylenol every 4 hours at 10-15 mg/kg dose. And also give tepid sponging. I would do some tests like CBC and Urine RE to find the focus of infection after a thorough examination of the systems....
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Question: Hello Dr Jain, my name is Nisha Parekh. I am 29 years old and married for 3 and a half year now. We have been planning for a kid for the past 6-7 months but it does not seem to work out. May be we are not doing it the right way or may be there is a problem. I really need to sort this out. I am a little on the...
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the cause of infertility can be due to both male and female factors. As you are on higher side and if your cycles are irregular then it needs to be evaluated for any thyroid abnormalities, polycystic ovarian disease(POD) etc. Early ejaculation might not be a in Chat ...
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Question: My tongue has been hurting for at least 3 days. I noticed that it is not sores, but the impression of my teeth along the sides and it s difficult to talk. I think it s swollen. Also, when I brushed my teeth the whiting coating did not come off, and looking way in the back there are some red bumps. Context: M...
Hi, Going through your query, I feel that you might be having an inflammation of tongue. Also, the red bumps as you said way back in the tongue, are most likely inflamed tongue papillae (normal). You shouldn't worry much as of now. Try following these instructions for a week and then get it reviewed, if it doesn't subs...
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Question: I got whiplash from a suv running into me at 38mph six days ago and about 4days ago have noticed my right toe on the left side has had a numbing sensation and I m concerned they might be related. Is this possible and what type of doctor should I have take a look at it. I also want to add that at the time of t...
Welcome to Chat Doctor! I have read your query carefully and from my clinical experience I can say that you should see a neurologist, get a scan of your spine. The problems you mentioned, and the accident seem to be related. So, please fix an appointment with the doctor and get your self examined.#### Avoid any strenuo...
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Question: Hi Doctor,I had upper back pain, on lungs location and I keep coughing only at night, but during day time I m fine. At night its bother me so much so I m worried a lot. I ve been like this for a long time and I done on lung Xray but it turned negative. What step I should do?
Hi, thanks for posting the concern in Chat Doctor. My understanding is if you have Chat Doctor. X-ray chest will also be normal in this case. Some other causes should be excluded, e.g. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, peptic ulcer disease, esophageal diverticula etc. You may need clinical examination by a...
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Question: I am on lisinopryl for high blood pressure now for a year. my bp raises when i am under stress. for two years i have had a very stressful life, job, etc. i have read that raw garlic helps bp. what are your thoughts. is the capsule form as beneficial?
Garlic has been said to decrease blood pressure, its one of the food fad. Most of the big studies to prove its effect have found it to be clinically u non-significant, even the smaller trial garlic supplement could decrease the upper systolic Max to 3-4 mm Hg and lower diastolic to 2-3 mm Hg. So don't stop lisinopril...
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Question: Hi! I am Rajesh Ajmera, staying in Mumbai, aged 58 years, I am a CKD patient since more than 10 years. My Creatinine levels today is 5.88, BUN is 39, Blood Urea is 86. Before 10 years my Creatinine level was 2.2 to 2.5. All my other parameters are within range since the last 10 years. My Hg level today is 13...
Hello sir, As you have already told your biochemical picture looks like CKD. If you don't have problem with eating food with no nausea, no severe swelling of the body, no weakness, then you can postpone hemodialysis for now. You may require renal replacement therapy (RRT)In the future ...but when it is difficult to pre...
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Question: I had a pelvic/abdominal ct done over a month ago and they said that i have a 9 mm low density lesion in the liver. They said it is indeterminate and could be a hepatic cyst. Other than that the ct said normal abdominal ct. Should I worry about liver cancer?
His can understand your tension regarding 9 mm low density lesion. You said that it is indeterminate lesion i.e..cyst.sometimes low density lesions can be adenoid due to presence of fat.don't worry. Follow up the lesion in ultrasound. This is the problem we encounter in imaging as very small lesions difficult to charac...
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Question: i am 28 yrs old girl and liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis was detected and treated by the doctors in year 2000. i am under medication and the medicines prescribed to me are mesacol od 1 in mrng udiliv 300mg 2 per day aldactone 100mg 1 in mrng. how long should i take these medicines and im thinking of c...
Hello, I hope you are very well. It is very important to know your antecedent that you have ulcerative colitis because for that reason the cause of your cirrhosis can be a Primary sclerosis cholangitis that is related in approximately 5-10% of the patients with colitis, whose main importance of the early diagnosis of t...
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Question: Hi there,I have been getting mild chest pains for the last four days, yesterday I phoned NHS 24 and thay advised me to go to the hospital.I was seen by a pleasant doctor who checked me out quite thoroughly, did an ECG to make sure it wasnt my heart, she thinks it may be esophageal spasm and prescribed me pepp...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right. Normal ECG does not always rule out heart diseases. So if you want to be 100% sure that this pain is not heart related then you should get done 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If both these are normal then no need to ...
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Question: hi i used to masturbate from along time but recently i feel some tenderness in the loin or in the pubic region . and some times i feel some itching in the scrotum l feel some thing like that hair is pinning and in the loin too . from few day i feel sever pain occure suddenly in the right region of the loin as...
Hi. First the pain in the loin region is suggestive of the urinary tract infection may be with symptoms of obstruction. You need an urgent Ultrasonography. It is difficult to relate low sperm count ; the possible reason being the infection of the urinary tract giving a blockage of the ducts of seminal vesicles (which s...
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Question: I recently went to the chiropractor who took xrays of my chest and there were dark black circles on the left side of my xray. I have had burning sensations on the left side recently and was too afraid to ask my chiropractor what the dark circles meant. They were really big so I hoped they were organs. What is...
Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. Darkness in X-ray mean air.these dark circles due to multiple causes like ballad, dilatation of bronchioles like in obstructive lung disease etc... if u were my patient I would like to run some tests like PFTS, CT, etc so that I can find out the cause n then trea...
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Question: Hello Doctor,My mother -in-law was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer 12 months ago as well as having many cancers in the pelvic area caused by ovarian cancer. for the last 12 weeks she has not been eating much, is extremely and constantly exhausted and is sleeping most of the time. Is she in her last st...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has multiple loci of cancer in pelvis. She has primary cancer in ovary with multiple metastatic lesion in liver. Tobit is stage 4 cancer. It IA last stage. Life expectancy is not good. Anorexia is due to many toxins secreted by cancer cel...
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Question: Hi doctor , my son is 4 yrs 7 months old.He was absolutely fine before may 2014. Suddenly now a days he is having cough And spasom and wheezing. He is having budacot 100, 2 puff everyday morning. Dr prescribed him also montair Lc kid. But as a mother when I read the literature of this medicine I have stopped ...
Your son has developed what is called intrinsic/allergic bronchitis. Symptoms that you have described are associated symptoms of the disease. This is reversible in a majority of cases. Stop deciding for the Doctor, what to give or what not to give. He is the best judge. As for alternative HomeopatChatDoctoredicines, Yo...
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Question: thank you, Dr. i am 61 years old. quit smoking after abt 37 yrs. suffering from chronic one side nasal block, sore throat, dirt and dust allergy, sleep deficit ,pl suggest remedy, i will be ever grateful . K.Kanmani Portko , chennai, tamilnadu, india. my mail id: YYYY@YYYY Context: thank you, Dr. i am 61 y...
HelloWelcome in Chat Doctor. Regarding your query for sore throat, one-sided nasal block and dust allergy, though you were smoker at the beginning but quit the habit at the age of 37, and now you are 61 years old. Your medical history favors for respiratory tract infection involving nose and sinus with throat. Here one...
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Question: i am rahul,i stay in washington ...i am suffering with fever since 15 days,i went to doctor and he did all tests including lambar puncture..but noting is there in reports,every report is negative,,but my fever is not controlling ..its getting reduced only when i put tablets i have lot of headache also.plz adv...
HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorYou are having what is called as fever of unknown origin (DUO). As you have undergone all the lab test Randall have come negative. Fever for 15 days withal investigation coming negative fulfill the definition of DUO. You should be managed symptomatically. You need anti pyre tics, antibiotics a...
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Question: I have liver cihrosis. Issue and varices in food pipe. Recently I developed chest pain . Dr cardiologist prescribed angiotec and nikoran od tablet one per day. I read side effects of these and mentions nausea, vomiting etc. I am concerned whether I should take these pils?Shailesh Dave India
Hi thanks for asking question. Because of cirrhosis abdominal pain can be referred to as chest pain. Here you gave prescribed analeptic and nicorandil Chat Doctor. Enalapril helps in reducing blood pressure which is necessary in case of portal hypertension induced by cirrhosis. The nicorandil is potassium channel block...
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Question: hi dr,i have a 4 yr old son who is suffering from 3days moderate-high grade fever(38.5-39.5) relieved temporarily by ibuprofen given q8,2nd day day of fever now associated with calf pain and inability to stand,cough and colds this is his 3rd day of illness, requested for cbc,blood c/s,urinalysis,cpk-mb,chest ...
Hi...please do not worry. Whatever you are quoting is fitting in classically to text book description of viral illness with possible myositis (muscle inflammation). I strongly feel that in CBC there are going to be more lymphocytes, CPU will be elevated & CXR will be normal & blood culture will not grow anything. Pleas...
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Question: Painful, burning sensation, spasm, jumping legs, dark marks in the arches of both feet My name is Andre, I have burning, tingling sensations with pins and needles under both feet. My legs jump night and day, stopping me from sleeping, sitting still without a spasm every 0ne or two minutes. I observed dark mar...
Hi... Mr. Noel An Chat Doctor. .,Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., Painful, burning sensation, spasm,jumping legs both feet., dark marks in the arches..................NEURITIS ....due to nerve injury ...or infection of nerve or...compression of nerve...but in HERPES ZOSTER...multiple, grouped vesicles, painful, burnin...
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Question: Yes I have a 5 week old baby and I just noticed she has red round spots on Ger head they are not puffed or have a lump or scab its just. Bright red round spots should I be worried??? I have looked at many pictures of rash Ans forms of a rashs but didn t see one that looks like hers
Hi...by what you quote I feel that they could be hematomas (multiple). But... 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 ...
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Question: I fell on my and jerked my hip very bad. It is very sore while walking or taking steps. I had an xray done that showed normal and I am on anti-flammatory medicine but I am still in alot of pain. Do you have any ideas of what is wrong? My Doctor is not very helpful.
Hi! Diagnosing hip pain requires a very carefully done CLINICAL EXAMINATION followed by appropriate procedures/investigations. You HAVE TO get in touch with a good ORTHOPEDIC IAN. Since your X-rays are normal it is likely you have soft tissue injury to the hip joint. This includes the ligaments, tendons & bursae (small...
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Question: hi sir, actually mother is getting chemotherapy for breast cancer . she has her first chemo with epirubicin and cyclophosphamide {150mg and 1000mg respectively } now her sgot level is 51 and sgpt is 63 and sap is 151. also she has swelling in her feet and ankles . why is it so Context: hi sir, actually m...
Hi, thank for contacting Chat Doctor.... Here as you have taken chemotherapy it can lead Chat Doctor. . So enzyme level can be high.... Fruits more with green leafy vegetables taken for it.... Avoid alcohol if habit.... Non veg, refined foods kept minimum... Second here leg edema can be by lymphengitis or lymphatic blo...
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Question: I ve been on LIPO 6 BLACK, after doing a home pregnancy test I found out im pregnant . Can the fat burner cause any harm to the fetus. Ive immediately discontinued the use of the fat burner. I m currently 26 years of age. Context: I ve been on LIPO 6 BLACK, after doing a home pregnancy test I found out im pr...
Hi,Lipo-6 contains stimulants, such as epinephrine and caffeine. These stimulants may not be safe for use during pregnancy. At this time, it is not known if Lipo-6 is safe for pregnant women. Because so little is known about the risks of using Lipo-6 products during pregnancy, pregnant women should probably avoid Lipo-...
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Question: I am a 18 year old female who smoked marijuana two nights ago, and this morning awoke with a red rash on both of my arms. I am not sure if it is from the Marijuana or something else. I put hydrocortozone creme on the rasha and it has disappeared. Should I have any concerns?
Hi, Marijuana smoke might cause allergy like skin rash, urticaria, swelling, respiratory tract inflammation, chronic bronchitis, airflow obstruction etc. You have taken HY Chat Doctor. My advice is that if you have come to know about something allergic to your health then you must avoid exposure of it and of course mar...
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Question: hi , i am 27 years old man,my penis when not erected is half head out(shrinked all the time),when erected its 4.3 mayb,but go closer to my partner for intercourse ,my erection finishes ,if i touch her body i ejaculated without my desire.all the time my penis is shrinks.my weight is 81.1 ,height mayb 5.2,i m...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are common problems attributable to anxiety and misconceptions about sex. Wrong knowledge leads to wrong perception. Shrunken penis in its lucid state is pretty common and is its ac...
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Question: hi.. my brother has been suffering from sporadic fever since yesterday. i want to rule out dengue. the doctor i went to in the morning prescribed an antibiotic course for 5 days and asked me to stop the course when i called to inform her that his temperature had increased again in the afternoon. what do i do ...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Fever if not resolved even after 5 days should be evaluated properly. Viral fever usually subsides within 5 days. I advise you to follow investigations:1. Hologram with ESR2. Tidal test3. Malaria Antigenic you have the reports review with me. Till the...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hello doc. my son is 13 months old and weighs 9 kg. he looks quite weak and underweight. Can u please suggest something to make him gain weight. He is an active baby otherwise.
Hi.... first be reassured that a kid weighing 9 kg by 13 months is within appropriate range. I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress -1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well.2. Development of a kid is as important as, or I would say even more importan...
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Question: My baby is premature... he suffered acute diarrhea due to bacterial infection in his 8 month... he now is in his 12th mnth.now he poops jst after every feed..pls tell me whether it is related to poor digestion... pls tell me wat to do... thanks in advance Context: My baby is premature... he suffered acute di...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastronomic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. ...
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Question: I am 66, male, last disease at age 7. Now after a short walk my leg muscles feel like I ve run a marathon. Started with left hamstring, then left flute, then same on right. Now, right knee and right calf. Distance walking before onset now down to 25 yards. Context: I am 66, male, last disease at age 7. Now a...
Dear patient You are having claudication. Is the distance you walk remains same, or it changes with successive walks? If pain starts after walking certain distance and relieves with rest in standing and when you start to walk again distance you walked before the pain starts decreases most likely cause is vascular block...
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Question: Dear Dr. I am ESRD (Dialysis) Patient, I came in contact with Typhoiid I was hospitalized on 28.09.14 where I was on oxygen for 04 days + antibiotics and medicines were givem , after discharge I was advised to take Tab Taxim for 05 days, my fever was gone, after a week I again got 101 fever and my doctor told...
Hello Bharat and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I fully understand your concern. Fever is suggestive of infection. The focus of infection has to be found out, and antibiotic course will control the infection. Paracetamol is not the treatment. See your nephrologist urgently and don't delay treatment.You're al...
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Question: I have been involved in a relationship where the other person communicates very little, and is anti social. It is up to me to make all arrangements to do anything social ( and mostly this includes drinking alcohol)... If anything goes wrong, or I change my mind about going after making plans, my partner becom...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are 63 and you had almost enough. Means enough is enough. You know what is life and what it means to be separated. In this case, I don't think you have any emotional togetherness. Even if it is there, it should be negligible...
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Question: liver profile sgpt/alt at 204, six month ago last checkup was at 25 sgot/ast at 80, last checkup was at 23 I am 46. Should i be concerned or what could be wrong to have this spike, lately I have ate lot of durians(a hot tropical fruit). Thank you. Context: liver profile sgpt/alt at 204, six month ago last ch...
Welcome to Chat Doctor! I appreciate your concern for the isolated increase in SGPT. Incomplete data like do you have any problem or symptoms that made you to undergo these investigations? Because elevated SGPT level has to be co related to your illness if you have. Durian is a topical fruit cultivated in most of the S...
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