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Question: hi. i have been suffering from allergy rhinitis for the last 5 years.my main difficulty is in breathing as i seem to have a runny congested nose 24*7.im addicted to otrivin nasal drop because it is the only thing that seems to provide relief,even though im aware of the fact that it is harmful to use all the t...
You are suffering from allergic rhinitis for which origin is not the answer. You should take Flonase or donate nasal spray, Montage and an antiallergic like levocetrizine or Allegra. Furthermore, you may have to take them for at least 6 to 8 weeks. In any case these medicines have very little side effects and at times ...
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Question: Julies husband has not been feeling well for the past 10 days. He has congestion in his lungsand has been very tired. She talked him into going to the doctor a week ago when histemperature was 101o F. The doctor gave him some oral amoxicillin, which he took faithfullyuntil it was gone. But she still thinks he...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Noted here after antibiotic use presence of fever and cough.... So your respiratory examination first done for CREPS .... You might have ...-bacterial lobar pneumonia consolidation-interstitial pneumonia-bronchitis -bronchiolitis etc.... So for that chest x-ray done. If consolidati...
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Question: I am suffering fever and cough from last one week and underwent CBP, CUE, WIDAL and MP all the tests are normal except for Pus Cell count in CUE which is 18-20 /hpf. I am adviced to take Oflomac 400 tablets once a day..... how many days it will take before I am normal - Thanks Context: I am suffering fever a...
Hello, I have gone through your reports as well as your question. I want to tell you that according to the reports, you seem to be having urinary tract infection. If I were your treating doctor, I would prescribe you norfloxacin 400 mg tablet 2 times a day for 5 to 7 days with paracetamol as and when fever occurs. I w...
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Question: I had a hysterectomy 9 weeks ago. Then 4 weeks ago the dr said that I had an infection. He took a swab and gave me Flagyl. A week and a half later it was still there and he gave me Bactrim. I was still having the discharge and I called today and the nurse said that I have MRSA. Now my husband and 3 kids ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have MRSA infection with multiple antibiotics trials. You should go for culture and sensitivity test. It will give you exact diagnosis and give the best antibiotic choice. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered yo...
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Question: Hi...my 1.5 years old daughter is having fever (at times as high as 103 F ) for last ten days along with loose motins(with mucus and little blood)......doc is saying this is stomach flu and it is viral...will take 7 days ....he has prescribed meftal P, colicaid drops,zifi 100 mg,enterogermina for 5 days.........
Thanks for asking I have gone through your question, and understand your concern As you said that you giving WiFi(lifetime) since last 3 days and no improvement in loose motion with blood. In my opinion (And as per WHO protocol) as there is no response medicine the antibiotics to be changed to ciprofloxacin 15 mg per ...
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Question: What does diffuse disc bulge at the L3-L4 level with minimal thecal sac compression mean? Also according to my MRI I have minimal central canal stenosis at the L4-L5 level secondary to disc bulge Ligamentous and facet hypertrophy. What does this mean? I have severe pain in my left hip radiating down my thigh ...
Hello, Between vertebrae cartilaginous circular discs are there. If the degenerate and bulge and compress the spine in front of them. So in your case lumbar vertebrae 3rd and 4th inter disc is bulging and lead to nerve compression.That's why you're suffering from pain radiating to your leg. Physical therapy and painkil...
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Question: Im 17 with no history of medical problems. Yesterday I found a small white bump on the left inside of my mouth. It doesnt hurt unless I scrape my teeth along it. And Im really worried on what it could be. I was eating sunflower seeds the day before I found the bump and was wondering if one had maybe caught on...
Hello thanks for consulting at Chat Doctor. You may have inadvertently a bit into your buccal mucosa on the inner side of the oral cavity. Resulting in microtrauma to the tissues .hence the bump, .,.please blow air with mouth closed.so that the sharp teeth surfaces do not touch the buccal mucosa.please trim the sharp s...
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Question: Please tell me if there are any negative consequences if I were to use a KY Jelly tube that expired in 2009. I m at v4karin@ WWW.WWWW.WW If you type KY Jelly on the subject line, then I ll open the email. I never open email unless I know the sender. Thank-you for your kind consideration. Karin Context: Pleas...
Hi, It is generally harmless unless the KY is Chat Doctor. When used even after its expiry KY jelly usually does not cause any side effect but local side effects like pain, rash or irritation leading to inflammatory response in individuals who are allergic may occur. Unless you experience burning or itching with it, i...
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Question: I have lumps on various part of my body, especially on my hand. They dont pain and it has just increased in numbers. I saw a doctor only once for this, as he informed that there is no treatment for these lumps (marble sized). Kindly help me with my query and if a possible remedy Context: I have lumps on vari...
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. You have to undergo a proper clinical examination to be done by a Doctor who can catch many of the problems on your proper history and physical examination and can then guide for further investigations and treatment. I would suggest undergoing high resolution ultraso...
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Question: Hi I have been lacking in b 12 for about ten years and so I have an injection into my muscle every month which hasworked very well, recently my doctor wants me to have a blood test to check my b 12 levels and my intrinsic factor . Has something new been found out about the treatment of pernisios anemia as I d...
Hi, Let me try to ad Chat Doctor. PERNICIOUS ANEMIA - it's an anemia which occurs due to deficiency of "INTRINSIC FACTOR" - which is kind of chemical released by stomach, which in turn increases the absorption of vitamin B12. B12 plays very important role in process of formation of normal size and shape of RED BLOOD c...
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Question: Hi, began the pill Microgynon 30 on Tuesday which was the 5th day of my period. My doctor said I would be protected imediatly. So the day after I had unprotected sex, which I know was stupid of me to do, but by then i had taken 2 pills and was under the impression that i was protected. I was on top and i told...
Welcome to Chat Doctor.First you had unprotected sex on 5th day, and it is not the fertile period, so there are no any chances of pregnancy. The day you started pill is the right day and no need to worry, you have to continue it till complete pack. It will definitely protect you to become conceive. Now wait for next cy...
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Question: I am a 63 year old. And I am Diebeted 2 with vascular decease and also high blood pressure. I just had bypass on my upper left leg two vascular arteries. since then I had problem urine, I have been wearing this foley cat. I notice blood and puss coming thru the clear hose. My G.U. wants to do surgery in a mon...
Hello. High Food pressure can be house of bleeding from nose. You are probably using Aspirin or some other pills against blood clots. Concerning your problems about Foley catheter, if there is puss inside and itching, you have to visit your doctor and remove that catheter. After that the doctor will insert new catheter...
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Question: got a burning sensation in my lung area after sitting in a classroom on campus. left room and walked back to office and sensation started to go away. I m 62 yrs. old and have not had any problems with EKGs or anything else. The fact that it started after being in the room for awhile and that after leaving the...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you are mostly having allergic bronchitis. The atmosphere in the room (dust, smell) must be allergic for you, so on exposure you are getting allergic reaction in the form of bronchitis. This bronchitis is the reason for your burning s...
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Question: Hi there I sleep with a guy on the 5th nov and a different guy on the 14th nov and just found out I m pregnant and I m 7 weeks 2 days today date 19th nov last period finnished on the 30th oct and had a 2 day bleed on the 6&8 of nov baby due date is 5.8.13 and conceived dates was 8th to16th could I have fell p...
Hello, You did 2 times sex with diff guy i.e. on 5th & 14th Nov. Your last period finished on 30th Oct and you are carrying 7 wk plus pregnancy with EDD 5/8/2013. So your ovulation occurred around 14-16th Nov if previous cycle was regular. Here probability of father is 2nd Guy as after ovulation ovum lives only 24 hrs ...
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Question: Hi,I have a lump on my lip. It is like a blister with yellow pus inside of it. It doesnt hurt unless touched and then it just feels sensitive but not sore. The part of lip it is on it covers from the top to the bottom of my lip, but it is only half a centimetre wide. What is it? What can I do to fix it? Thank...
Hi, DEar, thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the lump on your lump, is due to the boil, with abscess,2-Treatment to fix it- is by 2-a-Tb NSAIDs,2-b-Antibiotics,2-c-if no relief an grows-still, Consult a surgeon who would treat it by Chat Doctor. 3-Hope this would solve y...
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Question: Hi! My name is Clairissa Silva from Portland Oregon. I have a very important question that seems to have a very elusive answer. I have spent hours online searching, but have not had any luck finding anything close. Before I drop this bomb on your fancy brain, let me paint the whole picture for you......I m a ...
Here is what I understood your problem is at present-You have an open skin wound at the site of your implant which is not healing. The risks are many in case of a gaping skin wound. From cellulitis to gangrene. Have you sought opinion of a cosmetic surgeon for a skin graft? It is not advisable to keep an open wound tha...
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Question: hello sir my query is i am having a baby girl , her weight is 8.8 kg and her birth weight was 3.2 and she is 1 year old now. I am giving her 5 times a meal which are healthy but still she s not gaining wt but she is active and one thing that always make me worry that she do potty 4 times a day . is this the r...
In the first place, you are absolutely incorrect in assuming that your child is not gaining weight. She is absolutely fine, as far as I can judge. While it is mentioned in books that child Chat Doctor. It also depends on the genes she has inherited. For example, either you or your spouse may have been like this at 1 y...
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Question: hi i m 18 year old my height is 5 f and i m suffering from typhiod fever .i had become the victom of it before. when i was 9 year old and again at the age of 14 and now i m again suffering from it i want to know that can i eat yogurt and noodles during typhiod Context: hi i m 18 year old my height is 5 f and...
Hello there, Typhoid recurs due to exposure to a contaminated source of water or due to eating non-vegetarian food like eggs, fish meat that is not prepared hygienically. You can have yogurt and noodles but preferably homemade. Also, as you will have bouts of lethargy and tiredness-Coconut water, bananas are beneficial...
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Question: I have high blood pressure I take my meds .I wasn t the best at taking them regularly but I do now.Lately within the last few weeks I feel a numbness/tinglely feeling in my left hand that won t go away there is history of diebeties and high blood pressure in my family.What is that will I be ok. Context: I ha...
Hello, I understand that this cannot be related to high blood pressure. Because if its due to high blood pressure than it must start the pain from the shoulder and not only in the wrist and hand. This might be related to neuropathy and needs a proper physical examination. Also, you need to get the assessment of the c...
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Question: Our adult son (30 years old) doesnt seem to care about his appearance, I dont think he actually sees it. He will shave, think he is done; but, he has clearly missed some spots. His truck is packed with garbage i.e. food containers, bottles, etc. Basically, he is a slob! We have told him to seek help; just...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Being slob and irresponsible never means a person has some mental disorder. That shows negative attitude. He is slob because he has not come across anything which teases his responsibility. He needs to have responsibility. Furthermore, he should learn from circ...
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Question: hi ,fi start to use crest 3d white with some crest ehitestrips treatment and i found after one week that i had some small pimple or bump and one big on my down lips it s natural?
Hello and thank you for your question. A tooth whitener which is generally HY Chat Doctor. These products may cause an irritation or bumps on the outside of the mouth. If this occurs you may have a sensitivity to the product. Make sure that you don't have any lay on the surface of your skin and keep it on your teeth...
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Question: My son has had a wound on his back that has not healed x1 week. He has also had loose stools runny nose and what seems to be an uri. He also has reactive airway disease. i have also had a wound appear on my neck this week and have had headaches. Could any of this be from mrsa?
Hello, MRSA may cause damage to many organs, but the clinical picture of your son probably relates to a viral infection. MRSA can cause sinusitis which usually presents with headaches, nasal congestion and perhaps even fever. I could not tell by your description. Nobody could tell you, actually. Cultures are needed to ...
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Question: pain like pulled musle on lower rib cage behind right breast. generated from sternum when i was trying to open a stuck jar cover. could i have injured a fibroid??? or is there actual muscle there. hurts to move, cough. tried ibuprophen and tylenol but neither on releived the pain???
Respected User, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* In our clinic we recommend combination of oral Tramadol HY Chat Doctor. * Should refrain from heavy work, sleeping on that shoulder.* Deep breathing exercises help.* Consult your Consultant Surgeon if not satisfied within 2-3 days of the above treatment to rule out...
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Question: Sure! I have lateral knee pain just below the patella, about 45 degrees. There is pinpoint pain on a particular spot, and the pain can radiate down my outer left leg, and sometimes up into the thigh aswell. I can go for a few days with no real pain, and then it will start again. I had no actual injury, howeve...
Hello, I have studied your case. This can be ITS. Gradual knee flexion and extension in lateral position will help. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Foam Roller IT Band exercises will help you can learn them from your physiotherapist. For ear...
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Question: Hi,I m woman 31 yrs old and yesterday was my 15th day n gone through sonography in which right ovary is 15mms and left is nil and endo is 8 mms. so can i conceive? tomorrow i will go through sonography again. doctor told me that if your endo will incrase by 9 mm thn you can conceive by IUI. what is the increa...
Hi, there is no fixed rate of endometrial lining growth. The thing is that if your endometrium thickness is more than 8 mm on day of injection of rupture, there is a good chance of getting pregnant. The endometrial thickness increases after the ovulation and changes the pattern also. So, you can take injection for rup...
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Question: My 10 yr old daughter experienced vomiting Friday and a high fever of 103. She started coughing and sneezing the following day and her eyes are red and drainy the last 3 days, complained of stomach pain still though the vomiting has not continued. I am worried because her fever is still mid 102 s this is the ...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is ...
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Question: Hi .. For about a week now I have noticed this weird rash that is blotchy and bumps that are a little raised and itchy it comes and goes and it actually went away for 2 days and then came back just now but was all over my body and a little warm .. I noticed when I get a little stressed or nervous/excited/anxi...
Hi.thanks for the query. The symptoms you mention seem to be a part of a disorder known as URTICARIA. This is manifested either for few days or months to years depending upon the severity. Although it is not something that you should be very worried about, it runs a prolonged course of exacerbations and remissions in m...
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Question: My 2-year old son has loose discharge,and it is often diarrhea-like. Today, for instance, it was soupy loose and orange. He has not eaten foods that typically result in this color. His doctor believes he is allergic to milk, so we have avoided all milk products. The poor little guy tries to go to the bathroom...
Hi, 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 antibiotics unless there is blood in the m...
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Question: My wife 47 year old with createnine ranging from 2-8---2.4--2.2--2---2.4 in last six months. recent check up uric acid is in border line urea getting higher at 62. take regular medicine for calcium , selcal os, renhold, febutus, high pressuremedicine tezloc 40 am. urine is foamy. last two days her ankle and k...
Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. Let us analyze each of the reports., (A)The uric acid is in borderline therefore the Gouty Arthritic problem is ruled out. But refrain from Alcohol and high Protein Diet (Boiled Veggies are good for her)as the uric acid may raise if they are not stopped. Colchicine and allopur...
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Question: hi i have had pain in my stomach and lower back this is now coming into 5th week the first few weeks i couldnt even walk Now iv had lots of different tablets been back and forward with this pain and noone can tell what it is im at my wits end any idea i suffer from diverticulitus its not the same pain .If i l...
HI, Sometimes pain caused by slipped disc can also radiate to abdomen with relief after sleeping, lying down you may need to see a spine specialist or get a spine MRI to rule out the same. If you have had diverticulitis in past worthwhile getting an CT scan of abdomen to rule out acute diverticulitis. It is unlikely i...
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Question: Hello please I forgot to take my Ginet 84 contraceptive yesterday, now 24 hrous later I have realised when I went to take another one....what does this mean? Am I safe? Or do I have to use extra contraceptive for 2weeks? Thanks soooo much for your help
Hello misunderstand your concerning 84 is oral contraceptive pill contain both estrogen and progesterone. It is very effective and successful in preventing pregnancy (success rate 98-98 percent) if it should be taken regular o time very day. If you missed one pill then take two pills simultaneously on the nest day. Tak...
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Question: Yes, I have a client who is 50 years old, mild mr, who is about 510, 260 lbs. She is on abilify. She has been attacking her staff, she is unable to sleep at night, she has episodes of constipation and diarrhea. I am looking at the side effects of Ability and it seems as though it may be exacerbating some...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an anti-psychotic medication, which can be used in patients with MR who have psychotic symptoms or aggressive / violent behavior. Now, regarding the side effects of Abilify, constipation, dyspepsia (indigestion) or other bowel disturbanc...
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Question: I have a moderate size knee joint effusion and diffuse high grade partial thickness chondral loss of medial patellar facet, patellar ridge and central femoral trochlea. Can this be repaired with something other than surgery or is arthoscopic possible?
Osteoarthritis can be managed conservatively also by taking Glucosamine, installed, diclofenac meds. Wearing knee brace and hot fomentation and application of Voltaren gel. If degenerative disease has advanced, open surgical debridement is preferable to arthroscopic as wider exposure and accessibility is made possible....
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Question: Dear Doctor, My son age 20 dignosed for jaundice and his Bilirubin . Total is 11.6 mg/dl. As prescribed by doctor here in Sharjah, he is on following medicines for last 6 days - Essentiale 300 mg, Legalon 70 mg, Liv-52 and Cetil 500 mg. Pls advise , if the above medicines are suitable and can reduce the Bilir...
Hello, I had gone through your question and understand your concern for your son. As per the information available from your side, Your sons' bilirubin is very high, and your doctor has suggested him proper treatment, so follow your doctors advise. I would also suggest you to check serum SGPT level, which is helpful i...
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Question: Hi i have pain in the left side abdominal ribcage under my left pec about 2 and half inches down.i went to the gym earlier and ive never experienced this before when i breath in theres slite pain but not a great deal, also im finding it hard to eat.could you help?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood it. This is a classical costo-chon Chat Doctor. -Rest to the area by means of strapping with the Adhesive tapes during the deep Expiration phase. This will limit the movement, reduce the pain and give rest for healing to occur.-Anti-inflammatory medicines in fu...
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Question: Good afternoon My name is T,lnk,mi from Macedonia .I have 43 years oldMy question is : I have discus hernija in L5-S1.After the terapi with acupunktura I feel good , but My right leg is dont strong.Why??I waith 1 mounth but steel is softly.I have no painPlease answer meThanks
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, from the history given here I could say that you are having degenerative disc disease of a lumber spine, acupuncture won't work here, you have to see the neurologist for perfect treatment if you have not done the MRI study then get it done it and have o...
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Question: I had a blister like on my genital 4weeks ago and my family doctor prescribed a antibiotic cream to apply localy .it took 3weeks to get better. Now I have a pain on the same side where the infection was in my lower abdomen and there is physical reverence of swelling plus my left testicule is very sensitive. W...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I would say that your past history of lesion that you had, and you had treatment for that that is nothing to do with the present complain of pain, this could be functional one you need to wait for sometime this would dis...
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Question: Good evening. My son came home from UMaine Orono and caught a cold. He s had it for at least 3 weeks. Congestion (coughing up alot of phlegm), slight fever, hot/cold flashes,aches and pains etc. He s visited the campus health center 2 times. They gave him an inhaler and took x rays that showed congestion. He ...
Hi, I admire your positive outlook and congratulate you for the attitude I guess you have cough, fever and chest congestion There are lots of pathological disorders associated with your problems However, let me give my opinion here. As per your symptoms' history is concerned you are already under treatment by your loca...
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Question: Hello my sister came home today and said the dr told her he seen blotches on her teeth and that it could be bonne cancer . This is tuff and scary to deal with he wants to look again .She has to follow up with him in a wk for the second go round to see if its for sure. Just want to know what kind of cancer if ...
Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. To detect any type of cancer certain biopsies are done and mere glancing at a lesion cannot confirm a lesion to be cancer.Therefore, please donor be worried. Also give us complete history and symptoms so that we can arrive at a conclusion. Does she have any pain, bleeding,t...
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Question: hello sir.. I really doubt if this feeling is still a costochondritis.. I always felt pain at my chest, back, both arms and legs, jaw and even in throat sometimes..and I always felt dizziness and after I ate like at dinner time, I used to vomit and Ive got to vomit like a color pink blood..what will I do?
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted you are complaining omitting and chest pain... Let me know you gastric cause can lead to referred chest pain... So you could have ulcer in stomach or chronic inflammation that can lead such presentation... Omeprazole like acid suppressing Chat Doctor. ... If still cause not...
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Question: hi doc. 2 months ago i once noted upon movement of my left leg while sitting down a sudden shooting pain on my inner thigh. i was so in pain that i have to hold my left thigh just to position in back because i might have wrongly turned it. since then i have slight pain in my left thigh when walking. my mother...
Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there is pain in your thigh. Another possibility of hip pathology. I will advise you to do MRI spine and hip after clinical examination. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with s...
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Question: hii dr.. i am 33 yrs old ,i got married since one yr .i resently found varicocele in my lt side..i am working in dubai.its mild degree.dr told me to take tablet for 3 months. i will go vaccation on october.shall i try to get pregnent to my wife on october and post pond my surgery may b next yr..it might b on ...
Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In Short: Usually surgery is not advised if varicocele is mild. Explanation: Varicocele usually occurs on the left side. You need not worry about this if it is mild and your semen analysis is normal. So, there is no hurry to have a child, you can take your own time, and it is ok t...
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Question: gd evening dr.im nitu sharma my marriage was held in 25th april 2012 after 4-5 month of my marriage im pregnant but my badluck was that after 4-5 month of my pregnancy my doctor said to me that aboad your baby she suggested me for foetal well being,after my abortion i want to be pregnant but i failed,now im i...
Hi, CCQ is a very good Chat Doctor. It helps in increasing the size and number of eggs. It increases the chances of pregnancy. When egg size will reach 17 or 18 mm, you will get one injection for rupture, and then you have to be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. You should also take progesterone after...
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Question: My dentist has referred me to another dentist t do a root canal on tooth #18. I have tossed around the idea of just having it pulled but was told the tooth above it would start getting long and longer with time if there was not tooth beneath it. Is this true and how long would that take for the tooth the do...
Hello have read your query. Yes that's true. If opposing tooth is not present den the tooth ll try to move to fill that place or until any resistance is reached. This is called physiological migration of teeth. And if u extract your molar your opposing molar ll not contribute in mastication also. But in case of third m...
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Question: My 14 yr old son just found a hard lump just below his right collar bone, on his breast bone or rib cage area? no pain involved, but it is about the size of a fifty cent piece...very athletic boy but doesnt remember hitting that area recently...your best guess??
Hi, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I reviewed all the details of your query, in context of the painless hard lump below right collar bone. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to have Costco Chat Doctor. You don't have history of any recent viral/bacterial infection in the area around it a...
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Question: Dear Doctor, i am 41 years old male unmarried. I have lot of confusions fear and anxiety unnecessary thoughts which is repeatedly coming in mind and make me fear. In the year 2007 when I was in an official meeting I felt giddiness and as if a kind of flying and imbalance in my body and the fear which i had ag...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety is a state of mind. It is not a disease but a disorder. Anxiety is fear of a subject or object non-existing. Simply said, it is a fear of the fear. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure...
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Question: Last night I was awakened with a sharp electric-type pain in my tongue. It happened twice in the night. I am 59 years old and this has never happened to me before. When I touch the side of my tongue there is a bit of sensitivity and tenderness. What could be causing this? What type of doctor should I see a...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The electric shock type of pain in the tongue could be because of the neuralgia of the lingual nerve. Consult an oral physician to rule out neuralgia from other conditions like any lesions over the tongue. If it is because of neuralgia then you have to consult a ne...
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Question: Over the past month i have been getting symptoms of pregnancy. i have random head aches, backaches, the whole month i have had very painful cramps. running to the bathroom, nausea all the time, every thing i smell or eat makes me a little sick. i have a lot of gas from both ends, my breast are not sore but th...
Hallow Dear, Engorgement of the breasts, widening of the areola and nausea are definitely suggesting the possibility of pregnancy. Though breast engorgement can take place if you out on weight, the areola will not widen without pregnancy. The other battery of symptoms you have mentioned are not pertaining to pregnancy....
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Question: I have a rib at the bottom of my ribcage that I believe is subluxated at the spine. I only have pain on the right side of my spine at that rib. This has been for over a year. My doctor pressed at places on my back but couldnt duplicate the problem. He sent me for general back therapy that didnt help. I can...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your problem look the exact cause of your pain is still unclear what I could guess from the history given here, in my opinion it would be much better to know the underlying cause treating the symptoms is not the ideal way, still I would suggest taking the Tab Acetaminop...
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Question: yes my husband went to sleep and when i tried to wake him he was confussed and didnt know who or were he was at he also had a 13in cut on his left legg it was 2 1/2 wide and 2 in deep they said he had wet gangren so they took his legg off above the knee he still dont know anything yet sometimes he see me and ...
Hello, Thank you for your query. I do understand that it must be a hard period to yourself. But I believe I would be interested to know the age of your husband and also some facts about any other condition he suffers from, like Diabetes/ Hypertension (high blood pressure)/ Asthma/ Alcohol use etc. details. But, from wh...
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Question: hi im pregnant and today i went to the doctor to get results from a blood test that was done last appointment and i was told that my red blood cells are not growing how they are suppose to that have a weird color and a weird shape i wanted to know what can be the cause of that Context: hi im pregnant and tod...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Stoppage of growth of red blood cells could imply that there is depression of red blood cell production. This can be due to bone marrow depression, increased destruction of red blood cells or blood loss. You need to get some investigations to know the status of red blood cells by a per...
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Question: Hi I did IVF and had a scan at 5 weeks 6 days where the yolk sac was seen but no fetal pole. My gestational sack measured 5mm and yolk sack measured 1mm. Today I went in at 6 weeks and 5 days and the gestational sack measured 7mm and yolk sack measured 3mm. I believe I had a late implanter but could it have i...
Hallow Dear, The very fact gestational sac and yolk sac are showing progressive growth, the implantation seems to be successful in your case. You should try to get the information about the fetal pole in the gestational sac which proves this to be fairly normal conception. Please ask this to your doctor. Meanwhile, ple...
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Question: My son has had a headache tummy cramps lethargic sore eyes, ears a rash on n off , 2 severe cases of hives that covered his body with no known cause or change in lifestyle n enviro. This is the 9th wk. Went tonhospital as he could not move his limbs. Systems come n go but headaches stay. Had 3 sets of blood a...
Hi.... by what you quote I feel that you were son might be having a connective tissue disorder. The Rash and skin changes you are observing could be vasculitis or dermatological manifestation of the connective tissue disorder. Tummy cramps is another symptom which is suggestive of this disorder. If u were your pediatri...
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Question: I have been experiencing lower abdominal pains which I naturally assumed were normal period pains as I was about to come on. However, my period appears to be late and I am still experiencing the pains on and off. Am worried there is a chance I am pregnant. Context: I have been experiencing lower abdominal pa...
Hi. Thanks for your query. The simple tests of Urine pregnancy test and ultrasonography can confirm whether you are pregnant or not. The pain in the lower abdomen can be due to may other reasons, pregnancy can not cause pain unless there is threatened abortion or so. Appendicitis, salpingitis, ovarian cysts, PID. Colit...
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Question: Hi I am Deepak 5 years age i had infection in my lower belly and testies(these got swollen),I got clinical treatment in a hospital.But i could never get my testies in the same shape and strength and i feel that the left testis is bigger than the right one.When i touch them somtimes i feel pain,Is it the reaso...
Hai Deepak, For a normal man usually the left testicle is little larger and little lower than the right one. As you got a history of infection in testes, so possibly to rule out any lump or mass in both testes (testicular atrophy) or any abnormality in the structure like epididymitis, orchids and other related organs s...
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Question: good morning .my son of 22 yrs is having abdominal pain in his left side.it is painful when he cough . he has no fever nor vomitting nor dhiarrea.he says it get better after he has eaten. just last week he said he lifted a heavy pale of paint.. what should i do..is it hernia or appendix or just a muscle spain...
Hellos is simply a muscle spasm in the abdominal and has been caused by lifting the heavy weight. There is nothing o worry and do the followings him not to lift any weight local hot fomentation twice a damask him to refrain from doing any exerciseGive him an anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen in combination with...
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Question: My mother is 82 years old, has dementia and is progressing quite fast according to the doctor, was diagnosed having lung cancer a few weeks ago, and was given 3 to 6 months to live? The family members plan to tell her about her having cancer or a tumor. I have to concerns: 1 - How do we tell her?, 2 - Since...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. You might discuss with other members of the family and assess her general condition. Instead of using the word cancer, you might put it across as a disease which requires long duration care and treatment. Her wishes are to be respected and this might be done by talking about her general condi...
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Question: My wife is undergoing treatment from Dr.Suresh Ninan, for mania and is regularly using Trilith SR 450 (2 tabs) daily. What are the side effects on regular use of lithium? She is facing so many problems now ( no proper balance while walking, eye sight problem, shivering for hands etc). Can she stop lithium tab...
His understand your concern. If she is better with that treatment than no need to stop it. Just go for serum lithium level to check toxicity. Common side effect is nausea, vomiting, fine tremor in hands, poly dyspepsia etc. But side effect is correlated with serum lithium level. So go for it. There are some other alter...
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Question: Hi I am working in night shifts and my intake of water is less. At present i am suffering from typhoid fever and i am suffering from constipation too can i take Cremadiet. I am scare because as it is fibre content the person who is suffering from typhoid can take or not please suggest. Context: Hi I am worki...
Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Typhoid fever is very high in fever. You might have got Tidal Positive. That has no significance. Only its rising liters are significant. So, give details about your fever and also attach the...
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Question: Hello Dr! My baby is 2 yrs old she have continue fever we showed her to a general practitioner he advised us to give her to give Meftal P 4ml, Zifi CV syrup 4 ml but she is not improving. moreover she have coughing & she is not eating anything whenever I have given medication she vomits it out. can u help me ...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is ...
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Question: I am a severe TBI survivor with ongoing issues (26 years post) and one is chronic pain. I was started on this for the pain. Have you heard of others doing this? I was not addicted to anything, I was taking 2 hydrocodone a day only for pain. I have to take phenobarbital for seizures and am allergic to many...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your problem, I think your traumatic brain injury turns in to the post-traumatic disorders, person who is suffering from this kind of disease can do it, as you have asked here, but this is not hard to forget the incidence, I would advise you to go for counseling this is...
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Question: hi, I am suffering with breast tb.I have started its treatment for 10 days.My both feet (anklet side) has swollen.I am feeling pain(not too much).I am taking forecox 2 tablets daily,supradyn,pan-d,benadon.may you tell me why i am feeling such problem Context: hi, I am suffering with breast tb.I have star...
Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question actually you have to continue with the treatment as per recommended dosage for anti tb Chat Doctor. Complete the course for 6 months. Tb is curable. For pedal edema, may be your total proteins may be low so start having more of proteins like soybean...
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Question: i was using trimop forte 1 tablets once in two days which contain 25 mg of trioxsalen and now because of unavailability of trimop forte tablets now i am taking only trimop tablet which contains 5 mg of same contain.i want to know that how should i take this trimop tablet??2 tablet once in two days or same as ...
Hi, Morales are a bit tricky and the effect of a new formulation often is not the same even if the milligrams are the same. Basically, one has to see how it goes and adjust the dose up or down depending. It needs careful monitoring as it can cause skin reactions other than the ones desired and affect lens opacity. I ho...
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Question: Hello, I had my chest problems 8 months ago and My doctor advised e to take Fixcom 4 for 2 months and Fixcom 3 for 4 months, ive done that already but after 2 months I feel the same way, do I have to undergo another Xray or take more medicines of Fixcom 3?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. You are taking treatment for tuberculosis. Fix com 4 and Fix com 3 are combination of anti-tubercular Chat Doctor. You have taken correct dose for correct interval. Recurrence of TB is common. And in your case possibility of recurren...
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Question: Well to stay on the topic of xanex, or any benzo to to help with my drug induced anxiety. I am afraid I have damaged my brain from heavy LSD and ecstasy abuse. What I cant wrap my head around is any time I tried a stimulant I had a normal reaction, but after a few times my anxiety would be so severe that I co...
Hi, You seem to have developed an anxiety disorder which tends to persist even after you have given up Ecstasy and LSD. Both alcohol and benzodiazepines act on GAZA receptors which have a role in anxiety and so make you feel better initially by cutting down anxiety. But when the blood levels fall, anxiety returns. The ...
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Question: hi im XXXX im trying to conceive with pcos this month my egg got ruptured on 25th day of my cycle im ovulating by own my doctor have put me in duphaston 10 mg tablet twice a day after food for 10 days can i become pregnant with this one im really confused because im just 20 yrs now married can u pls help me o...
Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorDuphaston is a progesterone preparation. Progestreone is a naturally occurring female hormone. Its role is to produce secretory change in the endometrium. During the first half of the cycle there is proliferation of the endometrium and during the second half there is secretory change. Sec...
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Question: I seem to be getting a bad taste in my mouth due to my wisdom teeth , the thing is i had my wisdom tooth since i was 19 and it has never been a bother. A few weeks ago i had a small pain on my wisdom teeth but it came and go with no problem, and then after that i have been getting a really bad taste in my mou...
Hello and thank you for your question. Most likely you have an infection called peritonitis around the tooth. The bad taste you are sensing is bacteria, food debris and exudate. This infection can become quite painful. It would be best to have your wisdom teeth taken out. They are allowing a passage between your mo...
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Question: Some kind of lump on my leg right above my knee there s two of them and they re swollen and warm to the touch but they don t hurts but they re really itchy and I m not sure I couldn t find a enter Point like a bite or anything but it itches can you help Context: Some kind of lump on my leg right above my kne...
Hello, I have studied your case. As pre your history infection may not be completely debriefed. You may need to investigate like CRP, CBC, ESRPCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism. If infection is persistent operation is required. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up...
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Question: Hello. i am having severe abdominal pain. it is mainly around my naval and hurts when i touch the skin, or push on my belly button area... also it hurts to walk, move and situp. sometimes when i am walking i literally double over in pain.. almost falling to the ground. I have been to the emergency room frida...
Hi. Thanks for your query. The cause of the pain as you described around the naval on touching the skin, on walking, on bending, moving, sit-up and so on can be an infection in the umbilical region due to an infected umbilical granuloma or infection in the area which has spread around. With severe abdominal pain you ca...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with a calcification below the collarbone above the 1st rib and will be seeing a Rhuemetologist. What exactly is a calcification? I had rectal cancer in 2001, stage II, lower anterior resection and 6 months chemo. My oncologist is referring me over, should I be concerned, I have discomfo...
Dear patient Calcification is deposition of calcium at abnormal sites where normally it is not found for example in lung. You have hot calcification below clavicle and mostly in lung apex. Since you have been treated for rectal cancer with chemotherapy damage to vascular tissue and lung alveoli might have occurred whic...
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Question: Hi Doctor, My wife is carrying now with 33 weeks 3 day and we went for scanning today and doctor said baby head growth is 72% and its in oval shape. this condition is called dolico cephaly . Could you please tell us the consequences? Regards, Arjun Bhukya
Hello, Dolichocephaly is not always serious, since the condition ranges from mild to severe. But it can be associated with developmental disabilities that can result in mental retardation or Psychological problems such as poor self-esteem, depression when your kid gets older. An abnormal shape of skull may lead to diff...
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Question: I had my gallbladder out on October 17th (laproscopic). I just found a small pea sized lump under the center of right right rib cage. Could it have anything to do with the surgery, or should I see my doctor? I have had some minor stabbing pains in that area the last week or so, and the lump is slightly sor...
Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I suspect it is not related to your laparoscopic cholecystectomy. I think you might have the fatty lump called lipoma. It is usually painless. But some lipomas are painful on applying pressure. The pain indicates either it may compress the nerves or new...
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Question: 20, 59, 165my girlfriend has been on birth control for over a year now, she takes it at 10pm every night, or within 1 hour of that time frame. We had unprotected sex on the 13th day of her current package of pills. Do we need to consider plan B at all?
Hello, Since she is very regular with her oral contraception, there is absolutely no need for further protection. Hence, there is no need for taking an emergency pill. If she is taking the progesterone-only pill and not a combined pill, ovulation is not impeded sometimes and hence, further protection may be needed thro...
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Question: Hi! I am 22 years old female... I have hair loss problem... Not only its falling while taking bath and combing also its getting to fall normally... I got it while looking of my kusine chair... I dont want a long hair I want my hair has to be thick and string... I wont take food properly and I have lots of pre...
Hi, It may be halogen effluvium most probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take tab biotin along with vitamin E. Apply minoxidil solution on the scalp. Get investigated for anemia, vitamin deficiencies, and thyroid dysfunction. And get treatment acc...
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Question: I have a hairline fracture of the elbow, after a fall June 18th. 1st xray showed a sprained elbow. Cat Scan showed the other. It is very painful. Thought they d do a cast, but instead said, they don t do that anymore. I m to keep it in a sling, have pain med. See them Thrusday. Wondering. The sling doesn t fi...
Hello, Hairline fracture of the elbow may get displaced if not protected in slab or cast. I would like to see X-ray. We recommend protection in above elbow cast for one month at least. Reason for pain is due to improper immobilization and rest. I would recommend a visit to another orthopedic surgeon for an expert opin...
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Question: I had surgery 2weeks ago Wednesday. My ovaries were removed a cluster of cyst located right behind my cervix was also removed. I have been experiencing a cramps sometime severe since Sunday night. Is this normal? Should I head to ER? Or call my doctor first thing in the morning?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood your history of Oophorectomy followed by abdominal cramps. Yes, you should report urgently to ER for clinical examination, X-ray of abdomen in standing position to see gas-fluid levels classical of intestinal obstruction, stool exam for infection, tests of blood for CBC an...
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Question: hi. my dog has just been diagnosed with tapeworms. I have a 4 month old baby. is there a chance my daughter could have been infected with tapeworms? she appears well and is gaining weight and achieving milestones normally. she has had all of her normal vaccinations. Should we treat my daughter speculatively? ...
Cestodes(tapeworm) can be transmitted from animals to humans via pectoral route. Or by eating undercooked or raw meat of pork or beef. Humans are the definitive host and easily infected by animals. Give your child a course of Spy Zen tel or Albendazole(200 mg/5ml) 10 ml once daily for 3 days. It will kill any restores ...
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Question: I am a 65 year old female. On a 10 mile hike a week ago, I tripped and landed on my chin. The scrapes have disappeared but I have a hard pea sized lump on the point of my chin bone. It seems to be attached to the bone and is tender. What is it and will it disappear on its own?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chin bone lump with tenderness which could be because of number of reasons such as due to enlarged lymph nodes, salivary gland enlargement, benign soft tissue or benign cystic tumor, and it could be due to infection or abscess of to...
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Question: I have idiopathic neutropenia. The oncologist thinks it may be auto immune because it responded well to steroids. My BP is 88/40 and my body temp stays around 65. I am 42 and started having physical decline after birth of my first baby when I was 35. Ive been to a specialist, 2 bone marrow biopsies and am par...
Thank you for the question. For your multitude problems you have already undergone several investigations and no positive finding apart from neutropenia which responds to steroids. So take prednisone 5 mg TDS for 2 weeks and gradually taper to 5 mg once a day for another week. Get complete blood count before and after ...
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Question: Hi. I have had lower abdominal pain, as well as pain on the right side of my belly button for almost 6 months now, off and on. It has become pretty severe. None of the doctors I have seen have known. I have been told possible colon problem or maybe ovarian cysts. But I was wondering if my sprintec birth contr...
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Sprintek birth control also can cause the problem that you have. Your history of pain in lower abdomen and to the right of abdomen is suggestive of colitis or so. I would advise you the following: Colonoscopy CT scan of the abdomen. Tests of stool for 3 consecutive d...
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Question: About 5 or 6 years ago when I was in middle school, I had to have a root canal on one of my bottom teeth. since then I have gotten braces put on and taken off my teeth. I still have a wire on the back of my bottom teeth. I have never had an actual problem with my root canal. Recently im starting to feel soren...
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have said that you have undergone root canal treatment 5 years ago and Orthodontic treatment also now you are feeling pain don't worry it can be due to Orthodontic treatment may be due to treatment oral hygiene is not maintained pr...
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Question: I fell off kitchen counter one week ago. I apparently landed on my foot funny. I have lots of pain in the arch of my foot and along the outside edge of my foot. It s still swollen & blue. Also swollen at base of toes on top of my foot & I can t move my three small toes. I had x-ray the day it happened. They s...
Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. In my view, you are doing everything required to help your foot heal already. It will take a few days to show improvement, despite all the measure taken. Soft tissue injuries are painful to deal with, and you may take 2 to 4 weeks to recover fully. I...
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Question: Hello,I ovulated on the 25th of May. An ovulation calculator estimated that I was most fertile May 22-27. I had unprotected sex on the 27th, early morning hours and took 2 next choice pills (at the same time) about 9 hours later. What are the chances of pregnancy resulting? Thanks.
Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you might be aware that in a woman with regular cycles day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If you have history of unprotected sex act in the fertile period, then You Stand chance to get pregna...
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Question: My daughter age 33 has had severe headache and high fever (103.5 at admit to hospital,) 6 weeks off and on. Didnt know at first of typhoid. They are testing now but meantime she was treated with Zpack which helped for a week before symptoms came roaring back. Now she is on rocephin day three, still very sick....
HelloS he is 33 years old and off and on in hospital due to severe headache and fever. These symptoms may be due to these possibilities, these include:1 Acid malaria or falciparum malaria, also known as cerebral malaria. Get in peripheral blood film for confirmation with card test .2 Tubercular meningitis is another ca...
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Question: I ve recently discovered a sizeable hard bump, on the back of my head. It s sore to touch and I have not recently bumped my head. Making me question what caused the bump, is this to be concerned about? I also have slept a lot today and still feel tired I m wondering if this has anything to do with it.
You may have some reactive lymph node, soft tissue tumor, benign cyst or skin adnexal tumor. You should go for examination. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you ha...
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Question: My 71 year old brother was diagnosed in Jan with stage IV kidney cancer. We found out last week he has 11 percent kidney function and the cancer has spread to both lungs and his bladder. Today he is so exhausted he can not get out of bed. His hands are so swollen the skin is breaking. He has an appt Wed at th...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should definitely take him to the hospital. As he may any time go in renal shut down since only 11% kidneys are working. Bilateral upper limb edema suggest worsening of renal function and spread of tumor in lymphatics. So he may need renal assistance and renal ...
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Question: good day.me and my wife was diagnosed with pneumonia earlier the week,and the doctor said,my son has a light infection,but she is gona treat him for viral meningitis,just to be safe.he didnt then show any of the symptomes,but the last few days,he is showing more and more of those symptomes.what do i do Conte...
Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Hello your wife need confirmation by investigations like spinal fluid analysis and MRI brain. Sometimes minimum may present meningitis like features, but supportive care is sufficient for that. Usually meningitis patients present fever, headache, vomiting, blurring of vision and...
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Question: Hello doctor, I am 16 years old and ive had a lot of white skin around the tip of my penis. Ive had it for more then a year. its annoying and ugly. I hate it and want it gone so I wont have this problem when i have sex and the girl see it and get disgusted from it. What can I do?
Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Please do not panic or worry. The whitish substance is called Sega. Sega is a combination of shed skin cells, skin oils, urine, sperm cells and moisture. It occurs in both male and female genital organs. In females, it collects around the clitoris and in m...
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Question: My husband is 69 and in the last year has had pancreatitus, congestive heart failure, was hospitalized and lost 50 pounds in a little over a month and cant eat much now even after a year and cant gain any weight. The doctors are suspecting something going on in the lungs because he is a smoker but the cardio...
Hello, Firstly, I don't have details of the patients to give an Overall opinion. Still, anemia should be corrected S early as possible with finding the cause like serum iron studies, it B12 and folic acid levels, stool for occult blood. Anemia will exaggerate heart failure, and it can cause heart failure even in normal...
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Question: hi,sir i m 33 years old women.i m married for the last 10 months.but i m failure to conceive.doctor has prescribed me to take 21 placentrex injection in alternatetive days.And she has forbided for intercourse with my husband for two months.plz tell me is intercourse not safe during injection.i have swelling i...
HelloYour doctor prescribed "placenta" injection (human placenta). Tow things mentioned, 1 You want to conceive .2 Swelling in the uterus. Your doctor advised placenta injections for swelling in uterus (as this is a medicine popularly prescribed by doctors in India for inflammation in uterus) but this is not prescribed...
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Question: Yes my name is vnmbmrk and I have been having this burning pain in my vagina l, also a while back when I was pregnant my doctor told me I had cervical cancer/genital warts and I still have not been treated for it what shall I do? Please I need answers
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Wish you good health. I am sure there was misunderstanding. It is important to determine is it just warts or cancer. Cancer is very serious diagnosis which should be treated promptly and further investigations should be done. Both these diagnoses can cause vaginal burning. So go back to y...
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Question: Hi, I have pain in the bottom of both of my feet which is fairly constant, last night it was bad enough to keep me awake for most of the night. when I first put my feet to the floor in the morning the pain is quite severe. have you any ideas as to what this could be caused from?
Your symptoms suggest you might have been suffering from plantar fascists. it's an inflammation (swelling) in the muscles of feet which supports the arches of our feet. Hot fomentation or immersing of feet in Luke warn water twice a day, stretching of toes just after wake up at morning and analgesics such as ibuprofen ...
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Question: Ive had pinworms for nearly 8 years. When I first contracted them, they were terrible. Probably hundreds of them. Now they come and go in smaller groups. Ive taken the prescription pill and am a very clean person. I dont bite my nails and I dont understand why they wont go away. Context: Ive had pinworms for...
Hellos you mentioned that you are a victim of PIN WORM, also known as entertains vernaculars. As you mentioned that you have taken a full course for pin worm. Still you are having pin worm after 8 yrs of treatment. Because of the ease of person-to-person spread, pin worm infections are common among family members and i...
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Question: Sir, I have been using the Flomist Nasal spray since the last one month.Now Iam affected with cold and fever.I want to know whether there is any side effects for using this spray and it can be used at the time of cold and nasal congestion.After using this nasal spray my allergic symptoms mainly sneezing have ...
Hi and thanks for the query, There is no actual contraindication with its use. You could go ahead in using other Chat Doctor. The concern or steroids causing immune depression to affect the inflammatory or immune response in this case, due to the Florist is out of question. The amount of steroid contained in it is too...
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Question: hi there, i have got a decayed tooth. my problem is hat my gum and my cheek has swelled up and i have a lot of pain in my face. i cannot afford to go to the dentist or the doctors at the moment. i just need some tips on how to soothe the aching please. sarah of new zealand. Context: hi there, i have got a de...
Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor. Read your query, as you have painful decayed tooth this can swell in gum, cheek, face can be due to infection in decayed tooth may be there is formation of Periapical Abscess in tooth or Space infection can be there causing swelling. I will suggest you to consult dentist and g...
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Question: blood infection maybe idk i was having some trouble with a messed up discharge with it smelling soooo bad and I have been having like staph keep developing and I have been having breakouts on my face but its like scabs and big sores but recently the smell from the discharge stopped and it smells normal and my...
Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! I went through your query! As you are having break-outs off/on it could be pimples which have got secondarily infected (aerobic/anaerobe bacteria). Get discharge collected on swab and test for culture. You will need antibiotic prescription. Keep your face clean and Chat Doctor. Kin...
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Question: I have a throbbing, sharp pain in my left wrist. It seems to be in line with my pulse, thus making me think it s in a blood vessel. I already have carpal tunnel syndrome, so I know it isn t that. I also have lupus, and I know it s nothing like what I experience with a flare-up. I m worried about DVT s or aneu...
Hello Tenosynovitis can lead to pain in wrist. Tenosynovitis is due inflammation and swelling of tendon.swelling on tendon may not reduce with medication alone. Local steroid injection can give good results added with physiotherapy protocols of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physio for wax ...
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Question: My 7 month old baby since starting solids seems to have an excessive amount of wind. She is breastfed and never had any other issues such as reflux etc, and was not colicky as a younger baby. She now wakes with stomach aches and passes a great deal of wind. Her bowel motions are also very smelly. Have used si...
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to Chat Doctor. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is s...
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Question: hello sir, thanks for providing this service to all of us. my sister is 41 years old she is suffering from typhoid for a week ago. what are the quick recovery steps she has to take from this disease. height is 5 inches and weight is mostly 60 above. she has more responsibilities regarading household wor...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. As you know it is a bacterial infection so taking antibiotics in good schedule is very important. I advise you should take ciprofloxacin tablet as antibiotic, pantoprazole as acidity preve...
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Question: Im hurting real bad on my left side under my ribs and I take pain pills every 2 hrs. for no pain. I went to the hos. and they gave me meds. and I just puked all the time, so I stoped it. what is wrong with me, I m hurting so bad I cant move unless I take pain pills, they told me there was a red mark on my si...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The pain experienced on under side of the ribs can be muscular or pleural in origin. You need to get an X-ray to rule out any lung disease or bone abnormality. Is there any history of trauma to the chest? Spleen is also placed on left side of the rib cage. Any abnormality of the spleen...
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