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Question: When I went to the bathroom I had a little tooth aChe I went to brush it with salt and water a little bit after I finish I felt dizzy couldnt see everything felt like spinning and fell down now I am a little dizzy and I am laying down is there something wrong Context: When I went to the bathroom I had a lit...
Hi, I appreciate you for writing while you are not feeling okay. First, I would like you to know that toothache could be from one of the several causes which include, dental caries, trauma, gingival/periodontal condition, etc. In order to rule out the cause for toothache I will suggest you see the dentist soon. Also, w...
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Question: Had colonoscopy and gastroscopy with the removal of 9 polyps and hemmroid banding and about an hour after leaving day surgery I experienced pain from the left bone in my vagina region all the way down to my left toes, 4-5 hours have passed and I am still ex perching severe pain on my left foot and radiating p...
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As the pain is radiating in nature I feel it could be a pinched nerve in the spine. Undergoing a physical therapy should help you and later the recovery Should be good. As you even have weakness of the muscles needs li...
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Question: I have been having my period for 4 weeks straight now and I am on the pill. Starting tomorrow I should be on my period but I never stopped since I started a week early last month. I have had blood clots and now they are getting larger. When should I see the doctor?
Hi, Thanks for the query. Some amount of spotting can be seen while being on pills. But prolonged bleeding with passage of clots is somewhat abnormal. Better to consult gynecologist once and get evaluated. Go for ultrasound, thyroid profile and coagulation profile. Possibly with this workup the cause for your problem c...
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Question: I have been getting severe headaches, Paleness of skin, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate and sickness. A blood test showed my ESR is 67. My doctor said this is fine, but i read that a normal reading should be between 1-7. Is there something she is not telling me?
Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that yes your ESR is high, and your symptoms can be due to anemia, jaundice or heart abnormality. It is recommended for you to get CBC, LFT, ECG, Echocardiography and USG abdomen done and consult a physician with r...
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Question: helloI am soccer goalkeeper and yesterday while saving I hit my lower left back, and an accute pain arousd. after laying on the field for a couple of minutes the pain got better but i still have some lower bakc, buttocks, and leg pain that makes me not walking straight..do you think i should see a doctor righ...
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to sciatica or back muscle strain. An examination with an orthopedic will give clue for this and X-ray followed by MRI of Lumbosacral spine if needed to rule out this. In such cases I advise my patients with NSAIDs like Diclofenac...
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Question: Hi i feel as if I may have a yeast infection its kind of itchy down there and when i recently went pee there was a little tiny bit of blood when i wiped also i recently went to my obgyn n for my yearly and left a urine sample n it came back with blood in it what could be wrong Context: Hi i feel as if I may ...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, itchiness and bleeding from the downside is suggestive of infection. But without proper microscopic examination it will be difficult to predict that which type of infection it is. I s...
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Question: I have hypothyroidism and recently went to the hospital because I felt weak and exhausted. When I got to the hospital my red blood cell count was 5.6 ...the doctors gave me a blood transfusion and the next day I developed paralysis and was diagnosed with Guillian Barre Syndrome. Does Low red blood cell count...
Hi! Thanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor. I am sorry to know that you have been diagnosed to have Guillain Barre syn Chat Doctor. It is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your peripheral nerves which connect your brain and spinal cord with the rest of your body. The damaged nerves can not ...
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Question: Yesterday I felt some tightness in my jaw on the right side and I thought I must have been clenching it in my sleep the night before. I woke up today and had extreme tightness in both sides of my jaw. I can open my mouth fine but my ear seem a little plugged and the pain is pretty bad. What is causing this? W...
Hi. Thanks for the query. It looks like you have severe muscle spasms causing tight feeling in the jaw. It can be due to clenching of the teeth and teeth grinding habit. It is the common cause for muscle spasms over the jaw. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical eval...
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Question: I am experiencing aches and pain generally in my arms, knees , lower legs which show redness . Seems like flu symptoms and tiredness - this has lasted few months & doctor has taken blood tests four seem ok but the problem is ongoing. I am a 64 lady who has always been quite active but have now this constant a...
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You have problem of pain swelling and redness at knee region that may be because of rheumatic arthritis. Bursitis may cause stiffness and redness around knee region. Gout may cause swelling and pain because of accumulation of uric acid crystal. Ct scan is helpful for further diagnosis...
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Question: hello Doctor my would be husband is suffering from lower back pain since childhood his veins are been compressed which leads to unbearable pain and now hes not even able to sit properly please suggest some useful advice what he should do for his health? please reply soon its really urgent.
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think your husband is suffering from chronic backache with sciatica. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required., neurotropics such as mecobalamine once DAILY. You...
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Question: My son is suffering cough from last month...i had given him 2-2 bottles of augmentin and tus q .But there was also no effect of the medicine.He is 10 year old and weight 29 kg. Please tell what medicine i give him and can i give him corex? If not then please suggest.
Hi, As he is having this problem since month requires some blood work to be done. Go for complete blood checking like TC, DC, ESR, Eosinophil count. Stool testing for ova and cyst. Many a time due to eosinophilic gives this type of cough. And at this age worm infestation is common, which gives Eosinophilic. After repor...
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Question: i am suffering from blocked nose nd suffer it every winter. i had a treatment through an ENT specialist but didnt get expected results. i face breathing problem all throughout the day.i have tried home remedies but not getting any soothing solution. please suggest me some remedies so that i can get rid of thi...
**1. As the problem is chronic, and most home remedies tried, didn't yield sufficient result, thus probably disease has progressed to chronic rhino sinusitis, and probably require second opinion from ENT specialist.2. As attacks are frequent and occur every winter thus:i. Take high protein diet, such as: egg (white), s...
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Question: Its hard to explain but my sister who is 53 year old has been in 13 nursing homes and in the state hospital right now in witcha falls ,, she is thinks the devils out to get her at ever turn, she thinks nurses are killing her. she accuses most men of raping her even in the nursing homes, she is combative ,argu...
His had gone through your query. Symptoms that you mentioned are not indicating conversion disorder. Odd belief with persecutors delusions and suspicious nature may indicate psychotic illness It may indicate psychotic illness like brief psychotic or dissociative reaction. Proper mental status and psychological evaluati...
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Question: Hello, I have been diagnosed with a spinal syrinx last October, have seen a Neurologist and was told at this point there is not a lot they can do. I was told I did not have a Chiari Malformation , but have sure signs of it, like pain in arm and legs, constant nausea, chest tightness, dizziness, tingling to na...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Spring refers to cavitation with fluid accumulation within the spinal cord. The symptoms depend on the extent and severity of the spring. There is no medical treatment for spring. The definitive treatments are with surgery such as syringostomy. Also, one needs to exclude secondary ...
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Question: i have a child around 18 month with a slight genu varum. Is it correctable? do we have to wait longer than 18 month? will he be able to run as normal children and have sports? i am the morther and i also have a slight genu varum, but i dont know the cause, is the way i grown. What do we have to do for my chil...
Hi, just saw your question on genus arum, or in simple terms your sons knees are closer than they should be, and the legs are curved or bowed . Sure your child will be able to walk, at 18 months he will be already toddling around.I suggest that you and your baby have an X-ray of the knees done before he is 2 years of a...
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Question: hi i had ppcm and my bp is averaging 140/85 pulse of 60 and i am on a beta blocker.... I still get chest pains and shortness of breath but my stress test was good and my cardio mri was good.. i used a halter monitor and it showed at times i spiked to 120 plus heart rate and on a occasion i had 4extra beats to...
Hi, How much is your ejection fraction, is it low? If it is then I guess you must on diuretics or water pill, if not then you need to be on or if yes then dose need to be increased to relieve your shortness of breath. Is your hemoglobin normal, get it tested if not tested recently. Chest pain are common in PPCM, it's p...
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Question: My girlfriend went to the hospital yesterday after slipping and hitting her head on a concrete wall. She was dazed for several minutes and had trouble walking an hour later. After a CT scan, she was diagnosed with a moderate concussion. Today she s home and very bored, unable to watch anything, text, do homew...
Hello! I understand your concern. The troubles your girlfriend has been due to the head trauma and concussion. It is a normal for her to be in this mood. She needs rest for at least a week. I don't think masturbation will bring her any good or make her feel better. It may also cause a little physical stress. I am talki...
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Question: Hello I ve been experiencing back pain in my lower back burning tingling sensation itching , dizziness spells fatigue , and under my left rib cage its a burning tingle itching sensation as well this has been going on for the last three months maybe more please could some ideas be sent my way of what this mayb...
Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression most probably at the level of lumbar spine. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment. For this condition you have to do stretching & stre...
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Question: Husband had a heart attack. Drs. say he had very little oxygen at arrival. He was placed under sedation, however they suspended the sedatives and he doesnt respond to commands . he is on a respitator, how long for us to know if he has brain damage or not. Context: Husband had a heart attack. Drs. say he had ...
Hello madam, I pray to God for you. There are some hallmark signs of brain death-1)when you shine torchlight in the eyes, the pupils don't constrict or react, and they remain fixed and dilated.2)when you touch the cornea of eye with a wisp of cotton, eyes don't blink in a dead brain.3)when you turn the head towards one...
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Question: hi my right collar bone sticks out more than my left, there is some pain when i put pressure on it and it aches when i am just sitting down. I am right handed so i do use my arm alot. I do competitive cheerleading. I got an x-ray done i was just wondering if any one knew anything while i wait.. Context: hi m...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe collarbone pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like fracture or injury, acromioclavicular ligament tear or wrong movement of arm or shoulder. I would suggest you to take proper rest and do n...
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Question: Im a software Engineer... working till late in the night usually. Im feeling that for some reason Im strangled and short of breath. There is slight pain shoulders/Neck. ECG is normal.... repeated 2 times in last two months. I feel that Im chocked sometimes. Context: Im a software Engineer... working till la...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Choking sensation, breathing difficulty, neck and shoulder pain in a young individual can be due to asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not on...
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Question: can you please explaing what is meany by following MRI reportMRI suggests disc at L4-L5 , L5-S1 causing thecal sac & nerve root compression & Disc bulge at L3-L4whether surgery is compulsory ?what are the precautions to be taken for avoid escalation of the above problemwhether it can be cured by physiotherapy
Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Its age related complication and also due to over weight .you didn't mention either of them, surgery is needed only when you have symptoms like paresthesia of your limbs, difficulty while you sit and stand, and if you are passing urine and stool without ...
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Question: Hi. I had sex with my boyfriend on Saturday. He was not using a condom and he doesn t think he came inside of me but he is not for certain. I did not take a plan B and I am not on birth control. I was ovulating according to my period calendar about 3 days before I had sex. Could I be pregnant? I am very scare...
Hello. I have read your query. The calendar method for birth control is not 100% effective to prevent a pregnancy, as it relies on calculations to determine the fertile period. This is especially true when intercourse happens around the ovulation time. In case the periods are not regular the method is unreliable. Do no...
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Question: Hello doctor, this Antony from Bangalore...and I have problem with head in sense of long term itchy occurs and that leads to lot of hair fall also... i used lot of shampoo related to avoidance of dandruff but it could not work until now...... suggest me a proper solution please Context: Hello doctor, this An...
Hi, It may be seborrhea dermatitis. There may be itching and hair fall due to the disease. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Stress might precipitate the disease. Apply lotion of mild steroid with salicylic acid on the scalp. Take antihistamines like cetirizine. Take oral steroid...
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Question: Hello Doctor..I m 30 y old male & my wife is 29 Y old, married from last 5 years & have a 4 year daughter. My is 4 months pregnant. From many days I want to take & give ORAL SEX with my wife. But she refuses as she doesnt likes it. I just want to ask that is ORAL SEX unhygeinic? & is it right to do with a pre...
Dear Friend, If the genital parts are kept hygienically clean and if there is no sexually transmitted infection, oral sex is not unhygienic. There are different steps - from just applying lips to the genital parts to swallowing the secretion or ejaculation of the sex. To which stage to proceed is an individual choice. ...
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Question: Hi, I noticed today a small pain when siting down. Once I got home I went n the bathroom only to discover a small lump between my butt cheeks. I had my room mae take a look and while looking a head apeared and it popped. There was a thick white pus to come out and a clump that was harder than any normal pus. ...
Hello, You had noticed a lump today at the advanced stage of popping out and has developed underneath the skin over the last few days. The bruise in the butt cheek got infected and got burrowed with infection underneath the skin there. As its deep down with more cellulitis, its more painful. Treat it with surgeon consu...
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Question: Hello, I live in XXXXXX. I am 26 yrs old. From 15 yrs of my age i am suffering from cold allergy . I had breathing problem too. Always cough appear in my throat. Can you please help what i will do? I have already got treatment from an Allergy specialist. My breathing problem was disappeared but cough was appe...
Hello dear... The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic bronchitis. Management includes:1. Steam inhalation for providing soothing effect & reduce the irritation in the respiratory tract.2. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief.3. Montelukast,...
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Question: I am experiencing pain and weakness in my arms from my elbow to about halfway down my forearm. The pain is particularly noticeable when I try to pick and lift something up. I initially believed I over did It doing yard work but the pain is not improving and it s been at least a month. Taking Advil dulls the p...
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It is more likely to be overwork related and conditions such as tennis elbow. I do not think it to be carpal tunnel related. In carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. But I advise you to consult your Orthopedic and get treatment accordingly. S...
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Question: Looking to get a 2nd opinion on knee pain. Had an MRI done in Sept. Showed damaged muniscus and cartilage. Did 8 sessions of physical therapy. Helped by strengthening my leg due to walking with a bad limp. Continued to have pain so had cortisone shot in November. Now back to pain constantly Context: Looking ...
In its early stages, arthritis of the knee is treated with nonsurgical methods. Some of the more common options include changes in activity level, pain relievers such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. another treatment option is a procedure called viscosupplementation. In this procedure, ...
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Question: my daughter is 16 yr suffering from tuberous sclerosis on frisium 10 bd,enchorate chrono 500bd,keppra 750 bd other medicines for tuberculoma are Rcinex and benadon still seizures are there pl tell me need to increase dosage and tell me the side effects also Context: my daughter is 16 yr suffering from tubero...
First be sure whether it is tuberous sclerosis or tuberculosis. .!!!anyway it must be tuberculosis as she is getting anti TB medications. As u mentioned she is taking three medications for seizures. But if seizures are persistent then optimizer the Chat Doctor. If still no benefit then try tab oxcabazrpine instead of v...
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Question: I had suffered from severe jaundice when I was 9 yrs old.. Due to that my liver got severely infected and became more tender & enlarged. Sometimes I have terrible abdominal pain due to which I cant even get up from my bed. Now whenever I eat something of outside, I feel that pain crawling up inside me. I want...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, After going through your history, you suffered jaundice possibly viral hepatitis 8 years back usually such hepatitis are self limiting and liver becomes completely normal after full recovery. In only some cases of chronic hepatitis like B or C chronic liver failure develops, so please visit ...
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Question: Hi Sir i got problem of semen. my semen is 40% dead and its watery as wel. i use genetics pills for my hair falling and than i got a semen problem and my head is fully become bald as wel and im 24 year old. any idea and prescription please.Many ThanksIrfan Context: Hi Sir i got problem of semen. my semen is ...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Semen is supposed to be in liquid state. It is sometimes thick and sometime thin. The average semen volume in an ejaculation is 2-5ml. Semen from one ejaculation contain around 40-600 million sperm depending on the length of time the ejaculation lasts and the v...
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Question: It is not swollen. It hurts behind the ankle. It is tender to touch. It hurts when I walk, but not when I walk on tiptoes or if I try to keep my foot from flexing. Also, it is most comfortable when the tendon isn t tight behind the ankle (when my foot is pointed toward the floor). Context: It is not swollen....
Hello, It looks that most probably you have strained your Achilles tendon. You should do following to have relief in this:- Do contrast bath i.e. Alternate cold and warm fomentation over your affected area.- Avoid putting excessive strain over your ankle like excessive walking, walking upstairs or downstairs, etc.- Tak...
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Question: I am 18, just got told I have asthma this year. I am on Asthmanex and Foradil and Ventolin. I was wondering when I should consider my asthma bad enough to go to er. Most times I put it off and say im fine. I dont have a peek flow meter or anything so I just wondered.Thanks Kristen Context: I am 18, just got...
HelloSign you are an asthmatic patient and taking asthma, floral (frail) and Ventolin. All these are bronchodilator and anti-allergic. This indicate that you are having asthmatic allergic bronchitis and for your kind information this is a very common disorder in modern life due to so many allergens surrounding around u...
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Question: my husband has stag 4 esophagus cancer and it has spread to his lungs. he is scheduled for port placement next week. he eats very little and sleeps day and night. im so scared and know very little about what to expect. I dont really want to ask certain questions in front of him at the dr. appt. is this normal...
Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Since you have mentioned that cancer 4 stage is there, but nature of cancer not mentioned in query. It spread to the lungs also, so this is the cause of concern. In my opinion the prognosis is not good (condition is not good). 2nd point, how much lung involved ? Nowada...
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Question: Im 30 year old male. since i quit drinkn 5 years ago my sysmtoms have come back. I was on add/adhd meds from 5 to 15 yrs old. Then i started smokin pot & drinkn, now ive quit my old symptoms have started comin back & causing problems with m wife a daughter. Where i live dr s dont care bout people they just wa...
Hi. I understand your concern. ADHD is difficult to diagnosed in adult. It may be mimic bipolar mood disorder. Childhood history of ADHD can predict bipolar and other psychological disturbances. It may be Chat Doctor. Detail psychological work up and mental status examination can give more confirmation diagnosis. It is...
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Question: Hello I am almost 18 years old and I think I may have COPD because I feel short of breath. It all happened at a friends house about 5 years ago and suddenly when I came home an hour later I lost my voice and got a chest infection. then It never stopped I still feel short of breath. Back then all my friends pa...
Hi COPD/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has 2 main forms: emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Emphysema occurs when there is enlargement of air spaces due to destruction of the walls of some air passages in the lung. Chronic bronchitis is diagnosed if the person has a productive cough for at least 3 months in each 2...
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Question: GM sir, My husband was infected with TB for abt 2 years back And now i am infected ...as i had a doubt ....we had a skintest for both of us and both our results were positive pls help us to get it cured Context: GM sir, My husband was infected with TB for abt 2 years back And now i am infected ...as i had a ...
Hi Shari; Please write details of your complaints like if you have low grade fever;cough;loss of weight ;loss of appetite;any pain. The skin test you said is not diagnostic. First you need to find the symptoms ;then investigate like do a CBC;ESR;X-ray of chest ;If TB is seen in these reports along with the symptoms I d...
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Question: yesterday I started with lots if pain on my left hand that covered the middle, pointer and thumb fingers. The pain are covered from the middle finger down to the palm and ran down to a bit past the wrist, it traveled around the top of my hand like in a circle. My hand is weak cannot bend my 3 fingers, especia...
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor Service. I reviewed your query and here is my answer. Is it pain or numbness as well? The pain in these fingers only shows that your median nerve is compressing somewhere. If it is only involving the area below the wrist, then it is most likely carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. Does you...
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Question: I had my colon removed in May 2012 within a week after I had emergancy surgery for a twist in the small intestine .. every since Ihave had a severe pinching pain at the same side beside my Illiostomy.. I have had CT scans..MIR.. and the doctors have nothing.. they have given me Morphine that doesnt help.. Per...
Dear sir, it is hard to believe that all these medicines can't help you. Did they think of pastoral hernia? It doesn't need to be seen on CT. If you have such a persistent pain then revision of ileostomy should be done. Complete colon removal is a mutilating procedure and many complications can be expected, but the sou...
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Question: HELLO MADAM AM MRS KAVITHA FROM RAJAJINAGAR.......I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY SON WHO IS OF AGE 10YRS AND IS GOOD AT HIS STUDIES AND IS DOING HIS 4TH STD..........HE SNORES AT NIGHT AND HAVE READ THAT IT IS NOT GOOD FOR HIS HEALTH SO THOUGHT OF CONSULTING PLS SUGGEST................ Context: HELLO MADAM AM MRS KAV...
Welcome to the ChatDoctorI appreciate your awareness. Snoring in a child is a sign of obstructive sleep disturbance which needs an evaluation. Many a times enlarged adenoids or bad posture can be the reason in this age group. You may visit an ENT specialist for complete evaluation to rule out enlarged adenoids. Also, t...
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Question: Hello. Im 52, taking medications to thin my blood because of congestive heart and afib. My teeth are in various stages of breakdown, inherited condition that I have been trying to address. I floss aggressively after meals and sometime in between meals as necessary. I use arm and hammer toothpaste with orajel ...
Hello and welcome. As per the history posted here it appears there is an abscess developed in your jaw.Therefore, please see your dentist soon. The numbness is due to pressure on nerve. Do not cover the swollen area. Do warm saline rinses and maintain oral hygiene. You can consult your Cardiologist now for deciding the...
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Question: hi im 22, had unprotected sex and took a tablet of postinor 2 the following morning...i forgot to take the next pill ten hours later but took it the next morning after the last one but it was still within 72hr..my period has delayed 2 days and my breast are getting bigger..can it be pregnacy Context: hi im 2...
Hi, Thank for writing to us. Since you had taken within 72 hrs, you need not worryPostinor 2(Levengestrel), it prevents 85-95% of expected pregnancy. Wait for 3 weeks. Changes in breast most likely due to Posting. If you does not get periods after 3 weeks, you need to go for urine pregnancy test. No need to worry, in y...
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Question: I am a 33 year old female I weigh 139 and Im 53 i had a baby 3 months ago. Was completely healthy while pregnant and no blood pressure issues at all. Over the past several weeks I have been really worried about my health and it has stressed me out badly. Started taking zoloft 25 mg for anxiety at night. Last ...
Degree understand your concerns. I went through your details. As your doctors said, nervousness is evident from the blood pressure readings. The condition becomes a sort of obsession with Hyperion Chat Doctor. But it is never actual. Whenever you see the sphygmomanometer, your BP rise. Obsession. Nothing to worry. Tim...
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Question: I woke up on morning an my abdomen was distended and I gained 18lbs in a month feel movement in my abdomen. Also I had a pregnancy test negative and vaginal ultrasound negative everything looks good from a ob/gyn standpoint; i also have a mirena in. i also went for a abdominal ultrasound which showed two gall...
Hi. Thanks for your query. Read your history and correlated it to two things. I have two diagnoses for you1. Pseudocyesis2. Gall bladder stone.1. Pseudocyesis : Means there is no actual pregnancy, but the patient gets all the signs and symptoms. This is confirmed by a negative ultrasonography. He is patient who has the...
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Question: i have lower back pain and tried almost all types of treatments ( Allopathic / Accupuuncture / Physiotherapy) but still my back ache is as usual. I am taking NUCOXIA 60 MG one pill and the effect of pill lasts upto one week. I am a Software professional working in the same industry for last 7 years and suffer...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Probably you are suffering from simple backache. It is generally due to muscle and weakness. Exercises and analgesics is main treatment. You continue with Nicosia as it gives you 7 days analgesic effect. Regularly do back exercises. Sometimes pain is due to deficiency of Vitamins specially V...
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Question: Hello, my 15 months old son got his vaccination done 2 days ago for Chickenpox, MMR and Hib and Prevenar, in 2 shots, one in each thigh. later, i have observed that there has become a big marble sized lump on of his thighs, with pinkish red skin all around the injection spot. Please tell me what it is and is ...
HI, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-IN my opinion, this red skinned post-injection thigh lump, is a post-injection cellulitis-a normal reaction to such vaccines.3-I would advise you to -a-Cold compress if for a day b-Show it to your doctor who would give NSAID -Syria he i...
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Question: I got my wisdom teeth removed about 2 weeks ago, but I dont know if this plays a role in my issue. I bit my cheek really hard about 3 days ago, and I have been moving my jaw around more often than usual. Today the inside of my cheek is really swollen and it kind of hurts and I cant chew food on that side. C...
Hello, Thanks for your query. Your cheeks get puffy and swollen after your wisdom teeth are removed because your body is going through a process that will help heal the damaged tissue. Getting your wisdom teeth taken out can be a traumatic experience for your body. It responds by trying to heal the extraction site as...
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Question: Hello doctor, My mother is 88 years old. She had a very tough life all along. She didn t get along with my dad who neglected her pretty much and didn t take care of her. My mother being a middle school teacher raised us independent and strong. Now both parents are living with my sister who takes care of them....
Hi dear, at this age anger and disappointment is treated with medicine but first it is necessary to know underlying cause. What kind of insecurity or thoughts she has and why she behaves like that. For proper diagnosis detail history and mental status examination is must. What about her memory?at this age brain atrophy...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am on the yasminelle contraceptive pill, now on my fourth month. About a month ago and again this week I have woken up with severe abdominal pain in upper, centre of abdomin. I do belch regurlarly too. Could this be anything t...
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. No, it doesn't look like its because of the pills you are talking.2. There are quite a number of reasons for the abdominal pain - renal stones / bowel problems / pancreatic causes / stomach a go on.3. So get an appointment and let your doctor examine where exactly the pain and if needed docto...
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Question: hello my right side hurts bad its not abdomen area its up more and it hurts so much more to lay down or take deep breaths but its the third day Ive had it and this time the pain kept me awake i dont have insurance until next week btu i want to go now it hurts. Context: hello my right side hurts bad its not a...
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor. A pain of the intensity you have described on the right side upper abdomen and under the ribs could be due some pathological process in the hepatobiliary system. If I were your doctor, after a clinical examination I would advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out a gallst...
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Question: i last had sex about 2 weeks ago and i am due for my next period in 10 days, so have not yet taken a pregnancy test, but i feel like strange and baby-like maybe going on in my stomach, so i was wondering if there are any sort of natural ways which i could ensure that no foetus continues to develop?
Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. If you have regular 28-30 day cycles, you had the intercourse during your safe or non-ovulation period. Hence, your chances of conception are nil. There is no need to do anything to avoid conception. You can safely wait for your next natural period. Plea...
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Question: My daughter is 22 years old. She was fine until august, 2012, she was admitted into the hospital for a virus. She was dehydrated and blood pressure dropped very low. She was overloaded with fluid and had to be transferred to a bigger hospital. She has had tremendous amount of pain in legs, wrists, complain...
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Fluid overload can cause symptoms such as swelling in the arms, legs, abdomen. It can also result in the accumulation of fluid in the lungs which would cause shortness of breath. Fluid overload would not cause fibromyalgia or contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases such as ...
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Question: i was with a man for ten monyhs and just found out he was smoking crack,we had sex and his scrudom was red and dry and wrinkley hard crusty,he said it was from sweeting.does this sound right,of course i am not with him but really grossed out please help Context: i was with a man for ten monyhs and just found...
HelloLooking at your description this could be related to chronic infection, occupational exposure or may be caused by hyperkeratosis would like more information to guide you better His age and any relevant medical historian history of rashes or discharge from penis? Since you are not with him so need not worry. To be ...
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Question: Hi, my daughter had minor surgery on the underside of her foot 5 months ago that still has not healed. The cut is over 2 cms long, uninfected and the sides have remained apart for this time. She has been offered further surgery under a general anaesthetic but really does not want to go down this route after b...
GreetingsWelcome to Chat Doctor. Wound remaining open for 5 months is a very long time indeed and I completely understand how much pain you daughter much be feeling. Well here it is important to know here what surgery was done initially so that the underlying problem can be identified which could be causing the wound t...
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Question: Can you help me please.I have very big problem with my teeths,I didnt treat them right from my early ages.They are in a mess now. I was reading about dental implants so I am about to explore more about it. If you can tell me something what can help me to decide. Is it good or bad? How long the implants can la...
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your query in case if you have bad/ decayed teeth then treatment is decided depending upon the severity of decays as well as whether there is need to extract the teeth to place the implants or the teeth can be conserved...
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Question: hi I am trying to get pregnant and I was prescribed provera for ten days my cycle came on and the ten days are up. Me and my husband have not used a condem since then. My question is how long would it take to get pregnant after getting off of provera ?
Hi, Provera contain progesterone and use in person who have luteal phase abnormality. Treatment response is variable. You can use it for 4-6 months, but make sure that ovulation and ovarian follicle study is normal. It will make uterine environment favorable for implantation and support pregnancy. You can start folic a...
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Question: I have PCOS, i was taking Ovafar tablet from 3rd day of my period to 7th day. Each day a tablet.I did home pregnancy test positive. Consulted doctor she also confirmed that i have conceived.She gave me Ecospirin 75, stero-p 200 , Folygel to be taken. I was followed and taken same. But within a week i was blee...
Hi, I have gone through your query & understood the concern. POD is a problem in development & maturity of Graffias follicle to form an Ovum. You had taken Ova far. Which stimulated maturity of ovum. & its release from ovary. You conceived , the test was +ve, but ultimately it was aborted. Actually you were given prop...
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Question: i hav a 11 yrs old daughter who got disabled at the time of birth due to cord rounded around her neck. her survival was not complete and now she is a special child. she is completely bed ridden and dependent on liquid or mashed diet. she is bed ridden can not hold her neck and also feels fits. she passes sto...
Hello dear! I can understand your concern as I am a mother too. It feels heartbroken to see your child in misery. I would advise you to make a diet chart based on her caloric requirement according to her current weight and considering the ideal weight at this age. Suppose at this age, she should have a weight of at lea...
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Question: my father is having hicups, and burps since the last 2and half days . We showed him to our GP in India , who has given him an injection and has also done a chest xray. The reports show that his left lung/diaphgram is raised. Sorry we dont have the report with us as we are overseas. Please suggest He is 69 yea...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Elevated left sided diaphragm on chest x-ray can be due to 1. Pulmonic effusion 2. Splenomegaly. Both of these can cause diaphragm irritation and this intern causes hiccups, burping etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical e...
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Question: My husband had knee surgery in Jan chest xray was clear, he had another a week ago and the surgeon said there was a "spot" on his lower left lung and he is going for a ct scan tomorrow, he has been having headaches mri on head was clear, he also has type to diabetes and diabetic neoropthy, he is a smoker, has...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your husband is diabetic and active smoker, we should definitely rule out lung cancer and lung infection for his spot on chest x-ray. Diabetes decreases lung defense system and so makes individual prone for lung infections. Smoking is the big...
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Question: hello my name is Umair and i am livin gin pakistan, i am 29 years old 5 feet 10 inches in height, recently facing hair loss issue and most importan factor that i am suffering form psoriais, my need to ask if there is any thing that i can do as sometimes i m having scaling on my scalp as well, please guide me ...
Hello. Thank you for writing to upscale psoriasis presents as red, scaly patches. Scaling can be thick, adherent and psoriasis involvement of scalp may be associated with increased hair shedding. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a coal tar+salicylic acid based shampoo, daily or on alternate days....
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Question: Okay this is difficult explain. i have gerd and had several abcess s in my teeth repeatedly for year. Anyways, they have recently been fixed. But shortly fterwards ive had a weird feeling in my left chest. Its a constant discomfort and it s like my chest itches on the inside. Theres always pain or trapped gas...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your problem and situation. GERD and teeth infections are common cause for aspiration and lung abscess. It is due to micro aspiration and HERD can cause constant micro aspirations. This can lead to aspiration pneumonia or lung abscess. So possibility of these ar...
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Question: I am finding it difficult to breathe for past couple of days. I feel as if am short of oxygen and tends to take deeper breaths and keep yawning. I smoke around 5-6 ciggaretes a day and am a working professional. What can be the reason and cure for it.??
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for this. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmo...
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Question: I was told today that I have to have surgery done I do have spinal stenosis but there are a couple questions that I have that I am really concerned about one is will the pins and rods stay in Forever? And if I don t have the surgery what will happen if I don t have the surgery
Cellophane you for trusting ChatDoctorDear indications for spinal stenosis is 1. Your symptoms are interfering with your daily routine and negatively affecting your quality of life2. You have not experienced acceptable results from nonsurgical treatments after many weeks or months3. Your physician has clearly identifie...
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Question: my son has had little welts all over his body for the last 2 days...he doesn t have a fever and it doesn t seem to bother him, but last night he started vomiting and then so did i. and i still don t feel very good. do i need to take him to the doctor or will this pass?
Hi, Had he taken any food items other than usual? Any history of atop, like eczema or wheezing in the past? Welt indicates some form of allergic reaction, which may be associated with vomiting if there is mucosal involvement too. Many times we will not find out any specific cause. If he is otherwise active and playful,...
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Question: heart problem my 45 yr old mom has idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and stage 3 heart failure along with sleep apnia she has been habing a very hard time breathing the past two days more than normal. im getting very worried but she says theres no need what do you think Context: heart problem my 45 yr old mo...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely worry and concern about your mothers breathing difficulty. She is having idiopathic Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and sleep apnea. Both these can cause right sided heart failure and this can cause Pulmonary edema and breath...
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Question: I herniated my disk at S1 L5. I have no pain but numbness in my foot and can not stand on my toes on that foot. Its been 2.5 weeks and I had a pain specialist recommend cortisone shots. Is that something to really consider or should I ride it out for a few weeks and see if the feeling comes back Context: I h...
Hellowelcome to ChatDoctorwell cortisone injections are given in epidural region to receive surrounding inflammation n this procedure is also called as EPIDURAL BLOCK....it will certainly provide relief from the pain you are suffering from BUT ONLY FOR A LIMITED DURATION and it's not a good option to get repeated epidu...
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Question: i need helpi have recently had a periond around the 19th of june it lasted for the normal 3-4 days and then i noticed that i came on again on the fifth of june...i had been trested for chlaymidia and had a sexualy intercourse usin an condom ...i am also experiencing clear/white discharge frm both of my nipple...
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 have received the period in short span of time it must not be pregnancy. But you can confirm it by rapid test. The test is reliable after the two weeks of pregnancy. I think you mus...
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Question: My 88 yr old wife, post stroke on 01/09/2018 is being given trazodone in a rehab facility. her evening or resting hours are filled with insomnia, anxious behavior, restlessness , confusion, thus not much solid sleep. She is also on a blood thinner and has afib,a valvue issue and CHF. I believe this is not a g...
Elderly patients are more likely to suffer from chronic insomnia characterized by difficulty maintaining sleep than difficulty initiating sleep. Management of insomnia in these patients requires very careful evaluation and exclusion of an underlying medical or psychiatric condition. Nonpharmacologic interventions in el...
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Question: a huge lump appeared on my arm just under my wrist very sore painfull didnt hit my arm or hurt my arm in anyway it come up at 8pm i went to sleep lump still there woke up at 5am lump tottally gone but left with a huge black bruise which is getting darker every day instead of getting better Context: a huge lu...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some insect bite or edema due to inflammation. It will come back to normal within few days. No need to worry. If it remains persistent then consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if yo...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with type 1 Arnold chiari in July 2011. I had balance issues could not walk without a frame for two months. Hospitalised for a month. Swallowing , speech and tingling and numbness down left side of body. Also bad headaches which lasted months. Don t sleep we ll. most symptoms have gone n...
Hi there ~ As a psychiatrist I can tell you that you are having neuropathic pain symptoms from the Arnold Chiara malformation. It is not untreatable. There are various Chat Doctor. Lyrics is one of them and there may be more in the market and better ones. I hope you consult your neurologist to see if he has anythin...
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Question: Hello, I ve experiencing a Sinus infection, with swollen tonsils, earache, and a sore jaw. I also notice that it seems my wisdom teeth are slightly cutting thru. I do not feel any pain in my teeth. My throat is really sore and since I ve been gargling salt water for days, the swelling in my tonsils have gone ...
Ello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms of sinusitis are related to inflammation and congestion of the sinuses with or without an infection. There are many organisms that are causing sinus infection. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Warm facial compresses applied for 5 to 10 minutes would encourage ...
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Question: I have had a migraine/headache for over a week straight. I suffer from them & have tried numerous preventatives which I thought were working. I cannot lay on my stomach & lift my head up without pressure. My speech hasn t been 100% lately. I mix up my words, say one thing but mean another & often times I have...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. White matter lesions in frontal lobe are seen in many people in the elderly age group. Since your age is not mentioned, I guess you are in your middle age or elderly. The frontal lobes are most severely affected by subcortical vascular ischemia. In this there is reduced blood supply in the sp...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a lump near my anus that extends up to the gooch. I had unprotected anal sex with my boyfriend about two months ago but it wasnt a sudden swelling, it has been gradual. Every time my boyfriend rubs it during sex it swells ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some hemorrhoid (piles). You should go for examination. Take plenty of water and high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. Permanent treatment is surgery. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your q...
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Question: Last Tuesday I had my gall bladder removed day surgury . On Friday I awoke with a hugh black and blue 8 inchest by 8 inches on the rifgt side of my stomach. Today, Saturday this black and blue has gotten larger to include my groin area. Is this alright ? The reason I am asking you is because my surgeon is aw...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is not concerning. This happens due to subcutaneous hem atom in abdominal wall due to laparoscopic instrument placement of small vessel injury. You need to apply cold c...
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Question: hi there, i have various symptoms, i have irregular heart beats but no real heart diseases, i have very irregular and weak urination symptoms, very weak and tired, and have gained about 4 kg in couple of weeks even thoughi eat less then my 2 year old, lower back pain, breathlessness. I am scared that it may b...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some anemia due to blood loss or some other reason. It can lead to breathlessness and congestive heart failure. You should go for ultrasound abdomen and anemia profile to search the cause. Then you should take treatment accordingl...
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Question: My baby died two days after birth. His body gets extremely red 6 hours after birth and converted into red spots. his weight was 5 lb. it was 3 weeks preterm birth due to lake of water. what should we care for next baby....and when should we plan for next baby!!!!! Context: My baby died two days after birth. ...
Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. The red colored spots may be due to capillary fragility because of preterm delivery. You may go for next pregnancy whenever you wish. Be under supervision of an obstetrician right from conception till delivery. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to a...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my 10 year old son had a fever the other day then yesterday there were red itchy and painful bumps on his palm now on his soles. does it have something to do with her sister who is currently with chicken pox? he was infected with...
Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor.Chicken pox rashes are multiple to appear in crops and very painful t, they are fluid filled . Rashes involve whole body start from chest and spread to limb and other body part.rashes appear 3-4 day after systemic feature like fever and respiratory illness .so if child do no...
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Question: my blood report is normal ?Haemoglobin =13.2 gms/100 c.c.s glucose F (normal 70-110 mg%)= 72 , bilirubin (total 0.2-1 mg%) = 0.98 , SGOT( normal 8-40 unit)= 44 , SGPT (normal 5-35 unit) = 50What is SGPT?how does this affect the humanbody?does it harmful
HelloYour findings suggests mildly increased SGPT. Serum lunatic Pyrrhic transaminase(SGPT)is an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGPT is released into blood when the liver or heart are damaged. Liver related increased SGPT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipi...
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Question: Hi there,I have just cut myself with a sharp nail which was slightly rusty under a table in a coffee shop!After it happened, there was a streak of blood but soon after that it looked a bit red and inflamed. I simply licked the wound and put a band Aids on it until I reached home.What kinds of risks are there?...
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand. As per your complaint getting injured with a rusted nail can have a risk of developing tetanus, not always necessary but there can be chances while chances of having HIV are very rare and almost will until someone is unfortunate enough that...
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Question: hi there, I had tonsilitis a few months ago and since then i have been getting small (never bigger than a pencil eraser) red, slighty raised, dry flaky spots on my arms and legs and sometimes face. I usually have dry spots on my face in the winter but now it is on my extremities. They arent itchy. Any idea w...
Hi, It seems that you are having mutate psoriasis. You are having history of tonsillitis. Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that looks like small, salmon-pink Chat Doctor. In your case there is history of tonsillitis. The eruption of the lesions on the skin usually happens few week to few months after the infect...
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Question: Hii I was suffering from jaundice from last one month.but now i am properly fit my all reports are ok and under control.now i want to know when i start my gym back and what to eat properly like chicken and my protein shakes. now i am start taking normal meals.m waiting for ur response.thanks Context: Hii I w...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You were suffering from jaundice. Now you are ok. You should check your liver function test. If SGPT and bilirubin is normal, and you are fit then you can take your regular diet. But avoid alcohol. Hope I have answered your question, if you ...
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Question: I have a kidney stone that is 5mm since wednesday. I havent had a lot if pain today but i have blood in urine and a pressure feeling in abdomen still. Also i have been pooping mucus with blood in it. Is this normal with kidney stones or is it caused by the medicines? I am on toredol, oxycodine, flomax and ibp...
Hi, Let me start my answer with a small description of the kidneys, ureter and urinary bladder. The collecting system of the kidney is made of renal calyxes and pelvis. This collects the urine formed in the kidney and transports it through the ureter (tubes connecting kidneys and urinary bladder) to the urinary bladder...
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Question: My father is having parkinson for the past 17 yrs. He is now 73. The following are the drugs he is taking Syndopa 110 = 6Am-10AM-2PM-6PM Syndoppa CR = 8AM-8PM Urimax F = night Waklert 50 = morning One aspirine tablet (myogrel 75) - noon Morning he is able to walk .. but by noon .. he could not walk and not ab...
Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem All these symptoms that you have listed are mostly related to Parkinson disease itself. This is the natural history of the disease. The fluctuation that you have mentioned could be related to OFF period after syn dopa that generally happens in patients with this di...
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Question: my right leg is much weaker than my left, and my balance is not very good, also my legs ache all the time, i have had MRIs. and show that nothing was wrong , i am taking Fenofibrate and since i have been taking it my legs seem to ache worse.do you have any suggestions as to what might be causing this . Conte...
Hello, I have studied your case. Fenofibrate will lower bad cholesterol/triglycerides. LDL cholesterol is not good for vessels. Yes there are side effects of this medicine which include muscle pain. Musculoskeletal pain aches and pains in the extremities, joint pain and arthritis, and backache have been reported. Other...
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Question: Hi I m getting a bit concerned about my heart a few weeks ago I was jut sat watching tele and my heart just nearly lept out of my throat I went to my local walk-in center because I had a severe panic attack I am now on medication for indegestion and propanalol for panic attacks but the tablets for the indiges...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor An ECG, thyroid function blood test and a complete blood count would be able to assess the palpitations to see if there is any cause related to either of these 3 areas. If these are normal then this may mean that there is no organic cause and the increased heart rate is related to your ...
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Question: hi, my grandmother suffered from typhoid(thats what the doctor says) last month and she has been on bed since last 1 month. She cant move 1 of her hands and unable to open both her eyes(she can open 1 eye and rarely opens both eyes). She has been sleeping since last month and is completely bed ridden.She rare...
Hello. Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best o help you. Typhoid have symptom like diarrhea, omitting, fever which increase day by day, abdominal pain, weakness, tiredness etc. As your grandmother bedridden since one month, and symptoms, so there are many causes...
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Question: Hi Doctor my name is vani,my brothers daughter Name s.yuvarani age 18 yrs she is mentally disturbed and always saying that she want to die and she feels like that someone are saying to her that why are you living die soon.so we want to know what is inside is mind by hipnotism it is possible to find out Con...
Hi Van, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. I have read your query carefully and I would like to advice you strongly to take your niece to a psychiatrist as soon as possible. What I can understand from the information given by you that your niece is having symptoms strongly suggestive of Severe depressive episode with psy...
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Question: My doctor told me to take vitcofol injection. after taking it.. my skin became little hard and i am continuously feeling that somthing is there at the place where i took injection. i am worried as doctor told me to take 9more vitcofol injection.. is there anything to worry about ?
Hi, Local underlying subcutaneously collection or fibrosis or hardness or lunch formation may be normal variant after intramuscular injection but can be sign of local inflammation so need to be reviewed by your primary care physician before continuing second dose of the injection. Using local anti-inflammatory Chat Doc...
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Question: My glucose blood sugar level was 120, and my Iron level reads 194. I had a blood work up because i am tired all the time, no matter how many hours of sleep i get, and also for the past 6-9 months i have and continue to lose a large amount of hair. I initially thought this was because i lost 70 pounds in the p...
Hi, I understand your concern. The total iron level normal range is 60 - 170; yours is a bit higher than normal range (194). Further tests are recommended to determine why your iron levels are higher than the normal range:- iron supplements- it. B12 deficiencies (it. B12 and folic acid levels to check)- complete blood ...
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Question: I noticed a hard bone-like lump below my collar bone (i am thinking the top rib) It feels as hard as bone, it is unmoveable, and pretty much has the same contour as a rib but feels a lot different from the right side as it protrudes more, the left side of that area is flat. It starts pretty much on my sternum...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion, you are mostly having enlarged subcuticular lymph node. In neck, there are many lymph nodes and subcuticular nodes are one of the group. The most common cause for lymph node enlargement is infection a...
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Question: hi, i am from kuwait, i have 2 kids. my first daughter is 5 year old. my second son is 3 and half year old. Both of them are allergic to milk. please tell me the suggestion for other substitute for milk. both my kids have the often complents of leg pain ( over calf Context: hi, i am from kuwait, i have 2 kid...
Hello, An alternative for milk : 1. Coconut milk 2.soda milk3. Badam milk Above 3 are less allergic and highly nutritious than cows milk. You can prepare in the home itself with good hygiene method. You can give egg yolk (yellow) which is less allergic and highly nutritious. You can try germinated seeds for the elder ...
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Question: I am suffering from nightfall it occurs 2 to 3 times a week . ... hello sir m raj i have night fall problem 2-3 year rite now m age of 24 pls help me . .... It start from last month and it is continue going on every week, i am woried and scared from that matter .please help Context: I am suffering from night...
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of night emission. Please note that night emission is very common at the age of adolescence and nothing to be worried about. It usually gets resolved itself without any treatment. Following measure will help you to impr...
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Question: My grandson had a high fever ever since Saturday, they keep on saying that it is a Viral infection, but it persists, as soon as the medicine is over, around one hour before the fever starts going up. Yesterday he dad 103 and today we just read 102.8 Is this normal? How long will the body resist? he is 6 years...
Hi...your pediatrician might be right. 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 probably...
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Question: My friend s son recently underwent laparoscopic due to abnormal pain on his right side of lower abdomen....the DOC told there s a kind of bouncing sensation felt when he pressed on the painful area.However the pain and bouncing still persist even after the doc did some minor detachment on the area. The doc is...
Pain in right side of lower abdomen could be due to constipation, right kidney stone, appendicitis, bowel cancer, hernia, pelvic inflammatory disease, ulcerative colitis. Now I can not say what exactly your doctor have done since I have not seen any document of patient file. Here I suggest if your doctor is not sure wh...
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Question: My daughter (5yrs old) was prescribed Azythromycin (300mg / 100mg per 5ml) last week Friday and we were instructed to start it on Saturday if her fever continued. We started on Saturday with a 1 1/2 tsp dose with continued 3/4 tsp doses. We are now on day three of taking the medication with no relief in her f...
Hi.regarding your query, of fever still persists after documentation of the temperature for three days it is better to do a blood total count just to make sure it is a viral infection or bacterial. If associated with any other symptoms like cough, sore throat, vomiting, abdominal pain, symptomatic treatment would be ap...
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Question: i have a feeling my belly piercing is infected, i had it pierced befor and it got infected so i took i out. some people say to let it make its way out because if i dont ill just have to get it cut and drained. i do not want to take it out, so what do i do? leave it and let it make its way out?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have skin infection at belly piercing site which could be due to excessive instrumentation, and it could be due to improperly sterilized instruments. Need not worry. I would suggest you to apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil and apply it...
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Question: I had 2 cardiac stents 18 months ago... No chest pain since but lately I can hardly walk very far without becoming very short of breath and my heart rate going up high. No energy. Occasionally feel a hard pressure squeezing feeling around the upper part of my heart. Doesn t last long. I m a nurse and would te...
Hi thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that your symptoms are suggestive of angina, may be a new blockage has been developed in your arteries and this needs to be evaluated before any complications.It's advisable for you to personally consult a cardiologist and get yo...
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Question: hi i just had my marena removed...: birth controll ..and i started bleeding the next day and i had it for a week..but its really heavy and extremly painfull cramping..i have been using tampons...and big globes of blood have been coming out...is this normal Context: hi i just had my marena removed...: birth c...
Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Since IRENA is a hormonal device, removal causes with Chat Doctor. The amount of bleeding depends on the endometrial thickness present prior to the onset of the bleed. Cramping is mostly an after effect as the uterus contracts during the process. You ma...
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