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Question: Hi, I m 42 years of age and had what appears to be a single seizure. Blood work normal, ct scan normal and eeg normal. My MRI with and without contrast appears normal as we ll....although there was a single punctate area of increased t2 signal intensity involving the right frontal subcortical white matter of ...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about your single seizure or the MRI brain finding. Single area of increased T2W signal on MRI is not suggestive of any serious disease, and is most commonly seen with migraine. Also, this finding is not related to y...
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Question: My aunt was in the institute of mental health for 23 years and the doctors told her shes ok to go home...so we brought her out. But know we can see she is certainly not ok. We have been going through real difficulty with. She speaks such filth in front of my children. My mum n myself want to put her back at t...
His understand your concern. Discharge from hospital does not mean that she is 100% recover. Sometimes it means like now you are able to manage her at home. So some recovery yet to come. If you feel that she is not manageable then you can consult again and discuss all with doctors. But in mental illness the best treatm...
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Question: I have had tailbone area pain for about 5 years, I cannot sit for long periods of time without being in pain, and having to shift constantly from hip to hip to sit. I had my tailbone removed 4 years ago, and it resulted in NO relief at all. Then about 3 years ago, I began having severe neck pain. I m not sure...
Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Based on the symptoms you have discussed and the finding in X-Ray, I would suggest you to visit a Neurosurgeon for Full Evaluation Based on the Clinical Examination, your neurosurgeon may want an MRI Cervical Spine / CT Cervical Spine / Nerve Conduction Studies etc. Based on the Clinical Examinati...
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Question: yes. I have trigeminy and bigeminy plus I have suffer a mild heart attack @my upper left apical wall. because of all this I also from time to time have a heart rate that dips into the 40 and the 30s.what am I suppose to do when my own heart dr wont believe me?
For this bigeminy and trigeminal need to inspect ECG...if these are not producing any symptoms then no need to worry... Doctor can keep on some medication that will keep these under control... If at heart rate 40 is common only during sleep time if you are getting that means need to evaluate... Simple holder test will ...
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Question: I have a very large painful lump on my left butt cheek, that follows down straight to my anus. It is so uncomfortable to sit down, move and walk. Ive had a hot water bottle on it all day and had red hot baths but its not helping. I also suffer with crohn s disease. Please do you have any idea what this could ...
Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With the history of Crohn's disease, the most likely diagnosis goes in favor of a perianal abscess. I would advise you to report to your treating physician or surgeon or to the ER of the nearest hospital at the earliest for a definitive diagnosis and managemen...
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Question: hello doc !!!! my name is Appu and I am 26 yrs old from last 2 years I am suffering from blood pressure and I am getting palpitation , even my brain vein are getting palpitation and some time I feel like getting brain stroke, it might be becoz i think lot please suggest .............. Context: hello doc !!...
Hello, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. You have not mentioned you blood pressure in the question, but I would suggest you to keep checking your blood pressure at home if it stays below 140/90 then no worries if it goes higher than this repeatedly then you should visit your doctor. Throbbing headach...
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Question: My daughter has a rash all over her body. It s fine bumps EVERYWHERE. I thought it was fifths disease because it s was going around at her school. What are other symptoms that go with that? She has a headache & swollen tonsils. Is that normal or should I take her to the ER?
Hello, I understand your concerns. A rash is a symptom of a viral illness, of which FIFTH disease is one type. Headache, runny nose and fever are the other symptoms that accompany fifth disease. My suggestion is paracetamol if she has fever, and an antihistamine like cetirizine if she has itching. The rash will subside...
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Question: Hello Sir, I am a 27 year old girl. I had a accident when I was about 10 year old and its scar is still there on my right cheek just next to nose. Its size is about one and half inch. By a close looks its faded but as scar skin is darker from the other part of the face, it makes it more noticeable. I want to...
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Your scar is too old to respond to creams alone. Use of retinoid cream like retina a 0.05 percent might modify it to some extensor a definite treatment, You may consult a Dermatosurgeon or a plastic surgeon for scar revision surgery. The scar revision techniques are devised to reduce the v...
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Question: My friend is experiencing excrucutiating pain only on the tops of her feet. They are also feeling extremely hot. They are not swollen or red. She did not injure them. The pain just started this a.m. and it is getting unbearable. What do you think is causing this to happen?
Hello, The first thing to check out in such cases is the uric acid levels. If the lab report suggests that uric acid levels are high then this has to be controlled by medication and foot exercises. If the test turns out negative then it's a nerve entrapment in the lumbar spine. And doing core stability, spinal extenso...
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Question: i am having a pain lower jaw after doing yoga is it a dental pain or muscle pull due to streching Context: i am having a pain lower jaw after doing yoga is it a dental pain or muscle pull due to streching
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, As you mentioned, usually yoga cannot cause any kind of jaw pain. This can be occurred due to-Muscle stretching/twitching during exercises. Dental infections underlying. An x-ray of the area will help to evaluate the cause of jaw-ache. Usually associated causes can be-Pericoronitis due...
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Question: Sir Im suffering from jaundice for the past 4 mths ,The billurubin level varies between 2.5 and 2.1 for a long time ,Last month when i had done a test it is 1.4 and it is normal ,again it got increased to 2.5 last week.I had undergone treat ment for the past three mths ,All medicines which i had taken are rel...
Hello, I hope you are well. It is important to know all the parameters of your liver chemistry, since you should consider the type of bilirubin elevation, because it can be either of direct or indirect predominance and the diagnostic protocol and handling of the two cases differs. In addition, isolated hyperbilirubinem...
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Question: My husband started having his joints ache.It started with his shoulder,then to his hips etc.As time has gone on, he can feel that some sort of attack is coming on and depending what body part it is, it swells up, gets reddish and is hot.Its very painful.He s been to the ER 5 times with no answers.It now is in...
Hi! It may be some allergy or autoimmune phenomena, cause may be some viral or some infection for this sort of arthropathy to occur in fleeting joint pains subsiding in one place and flitting to other joint...rheumatic arthritis is another known condition which has such symptoms...he should be shown to a rheumatologist...
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Question: Hi I am 19 weeks pregnant and I am seriously constipated, I have taken Movicol which helped, however I ahve this pain in my lower abodmin, which feels like I am hurting an organ. Is this normal, also I have pain in my right side which feels like my kidney, I am in discomfort for 3 days.I can t sleep on my rig...
HI, Thanks for the query. I* understand your concern. Yes, any pain including constitutional discomfort in abdomen/ kidney pain can be treated in pregnancy. I feel constipation can cause all of your discomfort & pain . So have a good management for constipation & side by side get your urine checked for kidney problem...
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Question: topic on concussions:My son experienced a concussion in 2008 after being bruttaly beaten up and kicked in the head multiple times with heavy boots. He is experiencing hallucinations getting lower on zyprexa med that he took for bipolar mania after the concussion. Can the visual hallucinations be caused from t...
Hello thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for your health related queriesYour son developed concussion in 2008, and he developed Bipolar disorder and mania after that. He was no Olanzapine and Carbamazapine for that. Now on lowering the doses he is experiencing hallucinations. Serious head injury commonly get complicated i...
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Question: I have terrible trouble sleeping,it s been going on 12-14 years,i went to GP several years ago and was referred to a neurologist. I had tests done,an MRI scan of my brain and it was inconclusive as to what is causing it,he wanted to put me on medication to help me sleep,but refused as i a deep problem/phobia ...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I can understand you. You have medicine related phobias and apprehension because of your fathers demise. I appreciate your present attitude as Now you are ready to co-operate with a doctor for your own benefit. That is a very good thing to do. I, now, request y...
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Question: Hai Sir, My name is prashant. My weight is 115kg & hight is 5.65ft. Last one 2 times my BP shoots to 150/100. After that I had taken tablet of BP 3 times. From last 15 days my BP is OK. My stress test result is OK. Doctor suggested me to take Nabistar 2.5 tablet to reduce the office tension . Shall I take it....
Dear Prashant, .what is your age? Your weight is high. You have BP. shooting ...is your complete evaluation done including labs, 2Decho, USG PUB?there are many causes of a high BP. and you need to work up for the exact cause. If you are already worked up and your doctor advised nebivolol, you should follow it. With lif...
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Question: My Mom had a low sodium level of 115 when we arrived at the ER. The ER said this was due to prolonged alcohol abuse. They gave her sodium chloride and magnesium IVs for 3 days. Since she has been home for the past 4 days, she has been very fatigued and just out of it. She has had no drinks at all! It is s...
HiT hanks for askingBased on your query my opinion is1. Decreased sodium intake in diet due to alcohol abuse could have caused hyponatremia.2. Other causes being loss of sodium due to vomiting secondary to alcohol induced gastritis.3. Excessive intake of water without adequate nutritional intake may cause hyponatremia....
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Question: Hi I am Carlos.I suffered from a sculp ringworm when i was young, and that caused my hair 2 disappear. After I recieved a treatment I had my hair grown BUT far cry from my beautiful fine soft hair to un ugly strong roots.how i can get my hair back?? I reallly need help!! I always shave my head incase my o...
Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have alopecia problem which is mainly due to fungal infection, covering head with cap and hormonal changes. Stress is an additional factor. Need not worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist once for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch tes...
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Question: Hi.. I am writting from bangladesh. I require medical assistance for breast cancer of one of my relative. Can u please tell me the procedure how to treat in your hospital as the patient will be coming from bangladesh..thanks...regards..billah Context: Hi.. I am writting from bangladesh. I require medical ass...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breast cancer if detected early, can have excellent prognosis with near normal life. So first thing to be done is staging of breast cancer in your patient. If patient is having stage 1-2 disease than surgical resection of tumor with unblock resecti...
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Question: hi , in am 32 year old man ,i have that Erection problem frm age of 21,,in that age betwwen 21 to 29 some day i have erction some day not,,but now it very rare my sex life is damage a lot..now i take cavetra 50 ,,that time it work very well,,but i want be normal ,dont want to use these tablet or temparle tre...
Hi Sir, Welcome to Chat Doctor I can certainly understand your concerns definitely curable problem... There are many natural ways to get rid of this problem...like... Getting relaxed before sex, avoid stress, try to avoid smoking and also alcohol if any, maintain healthy lifestyle... In addition, needs to maintain adeq...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with CKD Stage 3a. I am having difficulty with being authorized to see a nephrologist. My doctor Verna Liss, MD has known I have CKD, yet failed to let me know this for the past three years. I am very concerned about the lack of treatment and information I am being given, and need hel...
HIT hanks for your query. The general measures which help control the progression of CKD include:1) Control of blood pressure (BP2) LDL cholestrol3) Strict control of blood sugars (if you are a diabetic)4) Quit smoking5) Use of a class of medications known as Arms under the supervision of a doctor6) Appropriate diet (n...
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Question: I have bean taking celebrex for one month in that time I had pain in my ribs on the left side and light headed for about one hour I don t have to pay my doctor in Australia so forget My husband has swolen leg its black doctor gave him erythromycin will that help Context: I have bean taking celebrex for one m...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, erythromycin will not help in chest pain. Erythromycin is an antibiotic. It is used four infection. You are having left sided chest pain with lightheadedness. So we should definitely rule out hypertension and other heart diseases. So better to ...
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Question: After having protected vaginal sex, the vaginal fluid outside the condom made contact with my fingers. I put some foam soap in my hand and washed my penis, which had a sore (was reddish, no blood) due to masturbation the prior day. Is there an HIV risk because of the contact of vaginal fluid with my sore peni...
Hi, Vaginal fluid outside the condom had contaminated your fingers and washing your penis with foam soap with these contaminated fingers carries a negligible risk for HIV in spite of you have an open wound on your penis. HIV cannot live outside and also in water or soap. Nothing to worry. But anyhow an HIV test is advi...
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Question: I m sitting here at my desk, typing on my laptop and it feels like palpitations all over my upper body. I had a holter moniter done a few months ago which had no serious results. But the palpitation feeling is frequent and has been since yesterday. I m very concerned as I am a cardia patient. I noticed that I...
Hello Thanks for posting here. I have gone through your description. Since a holder done months back is normal, a heart arrhythmia issue is less likely. I recommend you to get your thyroid function tests done. Thyroid abnormalities can cause symptoms like palpitations and. Irregular slow or fast heart rate. Also get yo...
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Question: I am 62 years old and have had hypertension for over 20 years. I am in reasonably good physical health otherwise. At rest, and at times when in motion, I feel a definite vibration in my heart with sometimes a twinge of slight pain jab in the heart area (to left of center of chest). Context: I am 62 years old...
Hello, I would explain that your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. Anyway, considering your age, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and a routine check-up including a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound, a chest X-ray study, complete blood count, blood electro...
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Question: I have a serious pain in my leg which is made worse when standing or walking. There is an almost constant pain on the outer side of the leg running from from midway calf to ankle. Pain recedes when sitting. Three blood tests an x- ray have disclosed nothing in fact shows I am really healthy. I think it is som...
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to muscle pain due to overuse. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also recommend using anti-inflammatory gel for local application such as Voltaren gel. Cold compresses...
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Question: I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH TOTAL BODY NEUROPATHY BUT BOTH MY DOCTORS CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE AND ARE STILL DOING BLOOD WORK. SATURDAY I WENT TO ONE OF MY DOCTORS HE TESTED ME ON A NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY TEST WHERE THEY ELECTROCUTED MY LEGS DOWN TO MY FEET OVER AND OVER EACH LEG ABOUT 15 TIMES. FOR TWO DAYS NOW...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I feel sorry that your doctors are not able to pinpoint the reason for your neuropathy. Also, it is unfortunate that your weakness and other symptoms are getting worse over time. I would like to reassure that nerve conduction studies (NCV) tests are absolutely safe and have no side...
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Question: My father in law was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer September 2009, has had chemotherpay and radiotherapy, and was told he was in remission September 2010. However, he still has poor appetite, very tired, and his left arm is very swollen from the elbow down, no pain, and despite blood tests etc, has be...
Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your very. Your father in laws sufferings, inspire of being in remission is a matter of great concern. I as a Homeopath, Naturopath and Magneto Therapist would like to help you in this. These are no nonsense having no side effects and potent tools for recovery & prevention>...
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Question: hi I have been have fullness and back pain for about a month I went ot my GI he sent me for a ulrasound it can back saying the pancreas look different my gi said that everything else looked ok but beacuse the lab tech worded the report it was better to do a CT I have been having gas and buring pains in my rig...
Hi. As has been rightly noted on ultrasonography and as advised by your GI, this looks to be pancreatitis. There are various reasons of pancreatitis and may also be related to the diseases of the liver and gall bladder, sphincter of Odd dysfunction, alcoholism and so on. The best way to get a proper diagnosis, I would ...
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Question: My name is manohar,MaleAge:28Extra pulmonary TBAfter extra pulmonary TB treatment i am feeling drowsy and fatigued and in my left side of my abdomen i feel very inconvenienceand slight headache too.How to over come this .pls help me sir.i had stoped taking madicine on 1st june2010 and started taking medicin...
Hello dear Manor, warm welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* Current chest pain and other systemic features are not in concern with past treatment of extra pulmonary TB.* The cause of the same has to be evaluated with clinical examination and supportive tests for final line of management g...
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Question: Hi, I just examined my pelvic area, and i noticed a medium size lump, and I felt a dull pain. I work often like sit-ups and I run often. So can it be a hernia or something worse? i don t have insurance, and I am currently unemployed, I do not have the means to go see a doctor. What could be going on???
Hi, what is your age? Please let me know the exact location of the lump. Is it restricted to above your groin crease or is it descending to your scrotum. Can you differentiate it from your testicles? Does it increase in size on straining or coughing? Is it soft to touch? If the answers are yes, then it's probably an In...
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Question: My sister had meningitis when she was 5 years old. She had an entirely normal life - works as a lawyer (has a master degree in law) Lately she started seeing sparks and flyes and feeling weekness in the knee area while under the slightest stress . She is 60 now. She started having trouble remembering common w...
Hello Jana, Your sister having meningitis at 5 years of age probably doesn't have much to do with her current problems. The cognitive deficits that you have explained along with some imaging findings suggest that she could be having an organic disease of the brain, probably an infarct. IN that case things should improv...
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Question: hi. I have periodental disease and gingvitis. I got even root canal treatment, I think i got it from oral sex and bad hygiene. frequenly i have been taking antibiotics. still pain persisits though I have imaproved much. the teeth even started moving a bit. when I show to dentist he advices only good care and ...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain is because of the periodontitis and mobile tooth, once the tooth start shaking it applies pressure over the nerve endings and cause pain. Nothing to be panic, consult a good periodontist and get the scaling and root planing done and if required bone grafti...
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Question: My husband had a vasectomy 4 years ago for the past 2 weeks I have had pregnancy symptoms including urinating a lot, tender and enlarged breasts, feeling nauseous and now my period is 2 days late. I took a test last week it was negative. I have a slight white discharge. Could I be pregnant?
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Pregnancy symptoms vary widely between women, and the symptoms of irregular hormones (which can also delay your period) are very similar to the symptoms of pregnancy. Women sometimes don't ovulate at the same time as usual, and other factors, such as weight changes, travel, and ...
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Question: I had a procedure today where they were supposed to give me an injection in my neck to basically burn the nerve endings. I ended up with a golf ball size lump in my neck and the pain is worse. They did an ultrasound and it is fine. What could this be?
Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns. More information is needed like-Was the compression bandage given for that lump or not?or the injection is left without any compression bandage? Cause of painful lum...
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Question: MY SISTER WHO IS 45 YEARS OLD HAS BEEN DIAGONISED AS HAVING EMPYEMA AND IS NOW IN APOLLO HOSP IN BANGALORE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR THE LAST22DAYS. THE PLEURAL FLUID HAS ALMOST BEEN DRAINED BUT NOW THE DOCTOR SAYS THERE IS AIR BUBBLES IN THE LUNGS WHICH IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN .KINDLY LET ME KNOW THE SERIOUNESS...
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Your sister is having lung infection in form of emphysema.... So for that antibiotic given.... And if needed ICD inserted which has been done in your sister case.... Now this air bubble can be from starting pneumothorax.... In this condition patient suffer from chest pain and bre...
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Question: i want to do a full abdomen test with evrything inside cauese i ve left abdomen pain for so long.i have done utra sound everything is fine but still i want to know so why the discomform. i dont know where to go or which dr will do help me as i ve change many drs and hspital due to them telling me evrything is...
Hello Ashkenazi, You tell us that you have had this pain for a long time. We would like to know more about the pain. Is the pain associated with constipation or diarrhea or alternating. Any nausea or vomiting ? Has there been any change in your dietary habits ? Any change in your activity ? I presume that your ultrasou...
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Question: my daughter is 9 and she has been complaining of a stomach ache for a couple of weeks now off and on.. we thought mabye it was her diet and tried to change that now it seems she is having these aches off and on every day and she is having loose stools 2-3 times a day what should we co what is it?
Hi. Thanks for an elucidated history. The child is 9 years old, pain and loose motions, not responding to change in diet. The most probable causes are : Appendicitis, lymph node enlargement (tummy tonsils), nickels diverticulitis, and so on. A proper history, clinical examination, investigations as per these findings a...
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Question: hi, i have a slightly red rash on my legs from my thighs to my ankles on the back and front of the legs. It is tender to touch and warm/hot feeling when you touch it. It doesn t itch at the moment though but is slightly bumpy/raised. Could this be because of smoking ice over the weekend? It happened last time...
Hi I think it is allergic vasclittis.it is caused by Chat Doctor. Food allergy etc.it presents as bumps all over the lower legs which are hot to touch and non-itchy. Rule out other associated features like abdominal pain.vomiting.hematemesis to rule out any internal bleeding.it should be cured by vitamin C chewable tab...
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Question: I have 3 bulging discs, a torn disc & an extruded disc in my back. The extruded disc is at L5-S1 and is the root of my sciatic pain - Last night, my husband noticed that my upper leg around my hips & thighs was marbled like red & white circle blotches. Is this something typical with my back condition or som...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Skin changes are not usual with disc bulging at L5-S1 and compression of the nerve. Pain is a common feature, which can radiate up to the foot and toes, along with tingling and numbness. So, if you can upload a picture of the affected area, it would help in making a diagnosis. Plea...
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Question: Help I pulled my daughters loose baby tooth the tooth was almost straight when she pushed it with her tounge and it came out easy enough but there was a bit of blood and the tooth was hollow and there is a slightly hard dangling piece of either tooth or root in the gum did I do something bad and should I tak...
Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complaint a small hard and dangling piece over the gums that is present after removal of the tooth does not seem like any tooth piece and can be a hard deposit that are formed over the tooth due to improper cle...
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Question: I just noticed that my 6 years old son has a lot of blueish red flat small spots on his chin and juste below it. It almost looks like he hate blueberries or raspberries. He was not feeling well today, he had a sore tummy so I kept him home. Could it be a child illness or just a contact allergy?
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, In dermatology, skin conditions are difficult to evaluate without actual examination. As per your description, it could be acne or some allergic bumps which needs to get examined. Also, provide more information regarding these spots, Whether they are painful or spreading? Is there any fever?...
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Question: My Son Age just 15 Months old, accedently accidently doctors found he s having High cholesterol levels. Goverment Hospital pediatrician doctors says he s having Glycogen storage diseases and Private hospital doctors says he have Niemann-Pick Disease. Here is the Recent Lipidprofile Report: cholesterol Total :...
Hi, I appreciate your concern for your beloved son. Based on the results of the lipid profile your son seems to be suffering hyperlipidemia which is suspicious of familial in nature. Familial combined hyperlipidemia is one of the most common genetic disorder that is passed down through families. It causes high choleste...
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Question: Hello. I am Mitesh Vora from Wembley London. My mom is visiting me to London from Mumbai, India , on this Saturday but unfortunately she got a dog bite jus few hours ago. My family doctor said that it will require 1 tetnus injection and 5 Rabipur injection. She took it for 0 day and second one she will take i...
Dear Mr Dora, though in England rabies is not frequently seen, but there is a provision of antirabies injection for any person who has been bitten by rabid dog or who handles animals. So answer to your first question is Yes, the doctors over there will help your mother to get this vaccine. Secondly in UK according to N...
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Question: HelloMy girlfriend had her regular period this month. On the very next day of her period we had a unprotected sex. I advised her to take an i-pill though and accordingly she took it the very next day though I didnt cum inside her. After a week she witnessed herself going through period once again.I am worr...
Hello, Emergency pill contains excess hormone that disrupts the hormonal milieu of the body and this results in with Chat Doctor. The next cycle may be delayed. If she has regular 28-30 day cycles, she was in the safe period when the intercourse took place and as such there was no need for the emergency pill. Yet, cha...
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Question: I had a prostate biopsy done last November. Full recovery was pretty fast; took just a few weeks. However, since the procedure, I started to experience some sorts of ED (i.e., lost of sexual desire, lack of full erection, involuntary semen dropping). That seemed to go all away after 6 months. I basically went...
Hi actually prostate is the cause for ED in your case but smoking, Alchohal and diabetes also effect for such situation and Psychological effect also cause ED.1st take good diet, just relax your mind it may be helpful if not than sildenafil 25 mg may start if their in no contraindication like you are taking any nitrate...
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Question: i ve got a tingling burning painful feeling in my middle finger on my right hand it has been happening for about the last 3 years off and on usually 2 minute 0f pain then it stops maybe 4 times a year here recently its been painful off and on all day for 2 days what could this be Context: i ve got a tingling...
Hello, The burning, please, numbness, tingling are the symptoms of the nerve entrapment at the cervical region or the carpal tunnel. If only one finger is painful then it can be at the cervical and if the whole hand than it will be carpal tunnel. Based on the clinical examination we can figure out what it is after do...
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Question: Hi, My dad is 60 years old and his "Nerves are Bad", or at least thats what he calls it. When he was a teenager he was put into a mental hospital because of his panic attacks. They treated him poorly and gave him a very powerful medication that had unwelcome side effects and did not help. Because of this he r...
Hi friend, Welcome to Chat Doctor There is no alternative to Psychiatric consultation... family and friends must convince him... A bad experience, once, is no excuse to avoid it. If one is hit by an automobile, it is no excuse to avoid automobile forever - as a matter of fact, he should look for and catch one (say, an...
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Question: I have Wilson s Disease and Diabetes. Every year or two I go for an MRI to assess the liver as a result of the Wilson s. I recently went for an MRI of the abdomen whicChatDoctore back as concerning for renal cell carcinoma due to a 1.4 cm mass in my right kidney. I went for a biopsy which was positive for Sta...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. If your CT scan has been done and tumor is confined to the kidney then surgery for tumor removal is recommended procedure. Please make sure that there is no involvement of nodes and there is no extra renal manifestation. Usually open laparotomy is done for cancer surgery however if the tumor ...
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Question: hello my son is 1 yr and 2 months he is getting all four of his molders and two of his front teeth at the same time he has red around the teeth that are growing and they look a little purple and he has two blisters one on the tip of his tongue and one on the roof of his mouth Im guessing hes in a lot of pain ...
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..... As per your complaint it seems that your son is in the teething phase and inflammation and swelling of gums is not abnormal finding. During teething there is inflammation and swelling of the gums due to pressure and breaki...
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Question: Yesterday day at work, I was just sitting at my desk and all of a sudden i could not remember anything, i couldn t even remember 1 of the employees names or face and i work with him everyday. I was very sweaty and confused and my workers said i said i was feeling like i had to throw up. after about 30 minutes...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your question... Your symptoms need to be taken seriously, and you need to have a thorough evaluation to find out the cause. There are numerous possible causes e.g. neurological problems, cardiac problems, etc. and we need more details like your age, sex, presence of any medica...
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Question: I have been feeling dizzy, having chest pain, my lips are really pale and i been to a million doctors? the chest pain and tightness i heard is from stess, so ive been told from drs in hospitals and my primary dr. but recently i been feeling sick like headache symptom and dizziness and my lips are real white. ...
Hi, I'll need to know your age, any risk factor (like Diabetes, hypertension or smoking), what is your hemoglobin. The symptoms you are telling could be because of cardiac disease which is generally exacerbated by low hemoglobin. So is your hemoglobin low? If yes you can start taking an iron tablet. To rule out any c...
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Question: One of my friends daughter has gone mad of a person (love) where as the boy is not interested in marrying her, more over the boys is studying and the girl is un employed where shall i get good and perfect pshyciatric treatment for her If it is in chennai its well and good Context: One of my friends daughter...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I am astonished with your requirement. Is she that affected? Very few people (0.0005%) can go mad when ditched by a lover. I don't believe this. I think you are overreacting. She is disappointed. Deeply. Such disappointment is ...
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Question: I have what seems to be some fever on the right side of my head. very slight pressure on the back of the eye...it does NOT affect my vision. some soreness on the right side of my throat and a tenderness on the right side of my head. I also feel a slight sensitivity in my right ear. age 58 225 No alcohol/drugs...
Hi, As per your symptoms it could be due to upper respiratory infection(pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, epiglottis etc.) or middle ear infection, sinusitis you should undergo routine blood investigations and after that you may take antibiotics (quinolones or accolades group) with antipyretic and analgesics with o...
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Question: Hi, I have these small rashes on my shoulders, upper arms and breast . They have been there for a couple weeks now and they are very itchy. They are nickle size or smaller, some of them look dark red kind of like a scar . What could it be? At first I thought it was ringworm but I have had ringworm before and ...
Hi. Thanks for your therefrom what you mention, there is a possibility of the lesions being edematous. You can start taking oral anti-allergic tablets to control the itching, as continuous itching leads to itch scratch cycle which further aggravates the disease and its outcome. Topical steroids are applied for 1-2 week...
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Question: hello im 26 yrs old n my ht 5.4 n my wt is 57 i got marrid in 2005 n blessed wid a baby girl in 2006 after dat i used loop for 3 yrs and removed it in 2009 n used condoms for another 1 yr but got pregnant in jan 2010 but i used cytototec as soon i confirm pregnancy but as now i want to conceive again but no ...
Hello, Thank You for trusting Chat Doctor Your doctor must have prescribed closed to help with ovulation. Closed is a very effective medication the helps with ovulation and conceiving. You don't have to worry at this point, since you have been trying only for past 8 months. Continue taking closed as prescribed, eat hea...
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Question: Hi, I have a high blood pressure developed during my pregnancy and its continuing for almost 7th year now. I take medicines but still i have BP I take cosarat 50 mg morning and 25 mg evening. I do follow diet.. Please let me know how i can get rid of this Context: Hi, I have a high blood pressure developed ...
Dear Mrs, Hypertension developed during pregnancy has two resolutions, in some cases it can disappear after pregnancy and no medication is needed, but sometimes it continues and there is a need for lifelong medications. It is very good that you follow diet. Try to exercise much, it will also help to reduce blood pressu...
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Question: Hi I had surgery two days ago on my face. There was a mole that had got infected and after 20 days of antibiotics they finally removed it. My face around the area is hurting pretty bad and I had some drainage from the area and now along the cut I have two white bumps that look like white heads. Should I worry...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, there is probability of the infection. I suggest you to do culture and sensitivity testing from the probable infection site. Taking a treatment as per the report is good. Since you ha...
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Question: How is klebsiella diagnosed? I had it show up a few years ago and now I m not sure if it was a urine or stool test but the doctor never treated me for it. I have a lot if swelling(edema) and not sure if this could be a cause. I ve also had Lymes and food sensitivities and just want to be sure this isn t somet...
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that Klebsiella pneumonia in the stool has no importance. So if the K. pneumonia bacteria is isolated from the stool it will be considered as communal flora of the Castro Intestinal Tract. But if it is isolated in urine, it is necessa...
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Question: I had unprotected sex so the day after i took a yasmin contraceptive pills. Im on the last 4 tablets now. I think to stop taking it cause my urinary track infection become active since i started taking the pills.i also had a sore between my anus and vigina and its realy give me hard time. i dont do any sexual...
Hello, If you have been abstaining for so long, the question of conception does not arise. Once you stop the pills, you are no longer protected, and you need some other form of contraception before you plan further intercourse. For the time being, please get your sore and urinary infection treated by a specialist. Plea...
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Question: I have lot of rashes in the neck and sides of the cheek, and jawlines. Its been like this for over 6 weeks. I visited the dermatologist and was given a Acne moist cream and some medicine to take in the night named as Xylene. But this treatment didnt work and I ahve the smae condition. Context: I have lot of ...
Hi, You have given very short history, so it is difficult to pinpoint the diagnosis. However, as it is on face and side of neck and your dermatologist has seen giving acne related cream, I feel that most probably it may be folliculitis. Few months course of cap Minocycline daily would improve the condition. Apply Clin...
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Question: i am a 21 year old female, weigh about 135 pounds, i have always had a protrusion in my upper chest, noticeable enugh sometimes that i have been asked if i have ever had open heart surgery. it never really bothered me that much but now i am noticing i have pain between my rbeasts on the right side of my chest...
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seem to suffer from-Workup Right Pectoral Strain with Pigeon Chest. Dear this occurs from childhood It D-and Calcium deficiency, or could be from accompanied chest emphysema problem since childhood. It does not develo...
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Question: hello, I have severe back pain, which has caused me to stop working after 13 years. I have been diagnosed with a condition that is private and now it has caused me foot, shoulder and hand pain on a constant and daily basis. What do you suggests I take or do. Thank you and hope to here from you soon. Context:...
Thank you for your question. According to your symptoms, pain in several joints may be due to autoimmune disorders. There are many causes which cause joint pains. Complete blood reports, X-rays and physical examination are required to know the exact cause of your symptoms. So, please meet your physician to discuss your...
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Question: my SGOT and SGPT is109 and serum alkaline phosphate is 216. Ihave gone through liver biopsy ,but could not found the reason.Since 2006 I am sufferig from this problem. this time again my blood report is not in favour. IS DIET EFFECT the sgot. sgpt and alkaline phosphate level in the blood?
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... There will be some organic cause for elevated SGPT and GOT .... Your liver biopsy normal .... So liver cause not there ... Have you investigated for gall stone, pancreas problem, bile duct problem etc.....???? If no than investigate them by USG abdomen and if needed MRCP like hig...
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Question: I have bronchitis and the guy gave me a inhaler called asmol and when ever I use it my breathing gets worse what does that mean? And I can t cough laugh or sneeze like before I could do it with my lower abdominal hurting but its gotten to the point where I can t do it now and sometimes I get the same feeling ...
Hi, If you are suffering from acute bronchitis then you would require antibiotics (quinolones or accolades or cephalosporins or amoxicillin with clavulanic acid) and bronchodilators like beta agonists (albuterol or terbutaline), anticholinergics like ipratropium bromide or aminophylline with nebulization and steam inha...
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Question: Hi Doctor,My baby boy is 9 1/2 months old, having greenish liquid since last 1 1/2 months. We dont know what to do??? We consulted so many doctors, every one says its normal. One doctor told me that dont give cerelac, we did it & it works. But now what to give as an alternate to Nestle Cerelac???
Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor .this is the time when you should wean him from breastfeeding and shift to natural foods. Cerelac is not the only solution. Give him fruit juice, boiled and smashed potatoes, smashed ripe banana, double boiled rice with curd or buttermilk. Only curd with sugar can be giv...
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Question: sir, its for my 63 year aged mother, yesterday when checked cholesterol,the reading 240,it was the first time she checked it, though have sugar already, doctor prescribed the lipikind-10,should we start medicine or any other solution, do it has side effects?
Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Cholesterol levels can vary from clinic to clinic and from country to country. In our clinic, for example, it is considered to be high >220 mg/DL. Anyway, with these figures, combined with the age of 63, I would also recommend sta...
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Question: I had her2+ breast cancer with double mastectomy in September 2013. I was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor but had it removed via gamma knife procedure at cape fear valley cancer center. I am now trying to find out about having brain radiation which is the next step Im told. Context: I had her2+ breast...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe, there is no query, but only an information, anyhow don't worry, so for every thing is well and good. Here after also every thing will be promising. Allow your doctor do what ever is required, for your good. It is important to have the radiation for complete eradicati...
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Question: i was planning to apply to middle east and did a medical test for the same.found that SGPT count is 77 in place of desired 41.i have a history of gilberts syndrome.how bad is it? shoud i be worried about my liver condition.is there a way i can reduce the count in a short time to qualify for the medical test
Hello. Thanks for asking query on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern. You have mild elevation of SGPT. As you have not given the other Liver function test reports, I assume them to be normal. Most common cause of mild elevation of SGPT are alcohol intake, fatty liver and chronic hepatitis B or C. I would suggest yo...
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Question: At 74 years my mother has been diagnosed with central core disease,she has been on statins,blood pressure and drinks minimum two bottles of champagne a day also she has osteoporosis and liver disease,because of the late onset of this disease does this mean it is hereditary Context: At 74 years my mother has ...
HiT hanks for posting your query on ChatDoctorI appreciate your concern for your mother. Central core disease is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that is classified as a congenital myopathy, meaning that it is a muscle disorder (myopathy). Most cases are inherited as autosomal dominant trait and associated with no...
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Question: Hello. Iv been getting a throbbing/aching feeling around my heart. I am only 42 and am generally fit, but my back hurts inbetweeners My shoulders. But it s my heart muscle that s hurting and I feel uncomfortable. Please could you tell me what I need to do?
Hi, This can be as simple as musculoskeletal pain, yes... and manipulation of your middle thoracic can help but if the pain is sharp in your chest and referred to arms, shoulders and jaw, or it is like pressure on your chest then you should check an ECG to rule out any other problem. Hope I have answered your query. Le...
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Question: Doctor i have scalp psoriasis . i just read in a journal that there is a connection between psoriasis and HIV , is there anything i should worry about? Another question is that psoriasis will spread it seems is it true and many of them say it is incurable? I am very much worried please reply as soon as possib...
Hi Wins, Psoriasis is associated with many diseases not only HIV. Psoriasis is a historical skin disease. Its evidence was found in The Bible and before biblical era but HIV infection was noticed in the USA in 1980. Therefore, association is made now-a days. HIV infected patients can develop various skin diseases' psor...
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Question: Hi! I just got lab results, and my WBC is low (4.1), my glucose is high (110), my calcium is high (10.4), my PTH-Intact is high (108.2), and my vitamin D is low (25). A urine protein electrophoresis in January result said that the pattern is consistent with nonselective glomerular proteinuria. What disease or...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can fully understand your concern. You should mention your age and gender, with present medication. As you may be a diabetic, check your HbA1C, He, urea and creatinine, lipid profile, and 24 hours urine protein. You should have an ultrasound of abdomen, and later deci...
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Question: I have chronic microvascular disease of the brain , I want to know how serious this is. I am 48 and uninsured so I cannot afford the mra the echo cardiogram or all the blood tests that the neurologist wants to do. I just want to know if it can kill me. The mri also has shown that I already had a mini stroke a...
Microvascular disease of brain is usually seen due to hypertension, diabetes, and smoking; and in some instances due to high blood lipid levels, genetic conditions. It presents as repeated mini-strokes leading to gradual stepwise deterioration in physical and mental abilities....and death. Also, the predisposing condit...
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Question: I HAVE LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY IN LUMBAR LOW CHRONIC BACK PAIN OSTEOARTHRITIS SCOLIOSIS DJD DDD SCIATICA MDD AND PTSDBULGING AND HERNIATED DISCS LUMBAR DISCOPATHY ROOT NERVE COMPRESSION SPINAL STENOSIS HYPERTENSION FCET HYPERTROPHY THE MEDS I TAKE AM I ABLT TO WORK IN YOUR OPION MY LEGS LOCK NO WARNING I USE A R...
What you are suffering from is a pain that has pathological causes in nature. However, due to various differentials that u already know all contribute their bit to the pain in bilateral lower limbs. Kindly start with mild to moderate physiotherapy, monitor your weight. The aim should be to reduce the weight you are car...
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Question: I have pain along my arm in two places. The muscle is tender painful and has lasted for days. Is it a nerve or muscle issue. There a two small lumps that are tender to the touch along the underside of my lower arm between my elbow and wrist. It is difficult to use this muscle or hold anything of weight with t...
Here you have told symptoms like pain at arm and hand level along with lump between your arm and wrist at inner side. I suggest to check do you have neck pain complain too. If yes then it can be related with neck pain. If there is no neck pain and pain starts only from shoulder level then it can be due to shoulder arth...
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Question: I m a 64 yr old woman that has back pain and arthritis. Getting old is not fun! What causes the knee to go out? I was walking in the kitchen & for no reason my knee gave out & I hit the floor. The last time it happened was a few years ago. Can be be very dangerous depending where you may be at the time! YYYY@...
Hi, In my opinion your I don't actually think that your knee problem is due to your arthritis unless you may have spinal nerve herniation I think it is due to another underlying disease or condition if you faint or became a bit of hypo or hypertensive or such, sometimes spinal nerve compressions can cause difficulty or...
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Question: I started out with what felt like allergies with sneezing, sore throat, runny nose, ithcy eyes and irritated sinuses, but the next day was fever, intense body aches, fainting, could not breathe through my nose dark green and brown sputum. The next day was absolutely no ability to breathe through my nose, feve...
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is likely that you have an upper respiratory tract infection which can involve the ears, nasal passages, sinuses, throat. In most cases it is viral, but bacterial infections can also occur. The pain and swelling in the face imply that the sinuses are infected. You can consider using ...
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Question: Good morning Doctor, I live in Melbourne, Australia. I have a query for my uncle who has Cancer of the food pipe and is very serious. He is being treated by Dr Rai in Chennai and is in his hospital. I am afraid from what I hear that he is not getting the required attention. I am thinking of moving him to th...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your uncle has esophageal cancer. Treatment of esophageal cancer depends on type of cancer, stage of cancer and spread of cancer. In early stage surgery can be done to remove that part. In later stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the treatme...
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Question: My mom took One dose of advil pm and started having heart palpitations. She is 50 with no know heart problems, she says it gets worse when she lays down. She would like to know about how long this side effect will last and I want to know what are the warning signs if she should go to the hospital. Context: M...
Hello! Thank you for asking oh Chat Doctor! I am glad to confirm you that Advil does not trigger any known arrhythmia facing current medical data as far. If your mom experience heart palpitations, probably this is caused by the primary disorder that generates pain, or something else. If palpitations persist and become ...
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Question: I have an infection in my lower right jaw, I m on very strong antibiotics (4 days now) only 1 day left of tabs, today it has become a rock hard golf ball sized lump, I m in large amount of pain and have a fever in all I want to do is sleep do I need to go to emergency? I m 6 month past having part of my jaw b...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The history suggest infective etiology - possibility of bone involvement can be there. 2. If you had strong antibiotics and not having any changes then incision and Chat Doctor. 3. A CT scan of the skull base till neck regions will be investigation of choice.4.CT will give the status of the ...
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Question: FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW I HAVE BUMPS, ALMOST LIKE SMALL PIMPLES, SOMETIMES WITH A TEENY TINY AMOUNT OF PUSS IN THEM AND SOMETIMES JUST RED. I AM SOMEONE WHO IF I GET IN THE SUN MY CHEST WILL BREAK OUT TERRIBLY SO I AM ASSUMING I GET SUN POSION HOWEVER I HAVE NOT BEEN IN THE SUN NOR A TANNING BED AND FOR ALMOST ...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. From the details you have given, I assume that you are suffering from folliculities. The red pus filled pimple you are having on your body are most likely infected follicles(hair roots). There may be many reasons for the same as a previous exposure to sun, exces...
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Question: Can rolling off a pelatius ball during a gym workout cause serious damage especially if the person hit the back of his head against a iron clad wall edge - person got hit at the medulla oblongata area. Did not show any visible signs for over 5 days before succumbing to an attack resembling a brain stroke. ...
Hi, The person whose condition is detailed above needs immediate neurological consultation. You have not mentioned if the person had any other features of brain injury like loss of memory, vomiting, loss in balance while walking, visual disturbances. It may need to be investigated thoroughly through CT scan/ MRI scan o...
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Question: Hi Doctor, i am 44 years old now.My problem is my falling hair...Its started falling when i was 15 and then now its almost takes no more hair on top...I looked young for my age, but i got this problem on..I am a singer, i cannot go back to my singing career becoz of this..What will i do? Can you help please?
Hi, Probably you may be having halogen effluvium. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety, worries,tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia, other internal diseases, Chat Doctor. .etc Normal hair fall in adult ma...
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Question: Hi I am 22 female. I have left side abdominal pains lower back aches and lots of bloating. Lower Gas and acid reflux and frontal head aches and fetigue. when I have a bowel movement the toilet is full of blood. I just had a miscarriage about 4 days ago and I am thinking something went wrong i realize some sym...
Hi Thanks for using Chat Doctor Forum, Do not panic. You are likely to suffer from fissure in ANO with HERD. Blood in stool can be prevented by 1)Spy.lactulose 10ml twice a day2) Chat Doctor. Ibuprofen twice a day Treatment of GERD1) Intake of less spicy foods, avoid too much oil in food stuffs2) Be seated for half hou...
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Question: i m 28, 4.7 ft, 70 kg... i had gastrits last year i did endoscopy it was shown antral gasrtritis and duodentitis. till now my stomach s bloating with pressure. i cant work and concentrate... my heart beat exceeds,, i get stress and anxiety... i feel dizziness . gas stuck in food pipe not able to burp...my le...
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described details, there appears to be possibility of dyspepsia with decreased gastrointestinal motility. Dyspepsia is a collection of symptoms consisting of acidic belching, abdominal heaviness and bloating, gargling sound, excessive flatulence. Dyspepsia could be ...
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Question: My husband has been diagnosed with a brain stem tumor. He has been taking gnu for 3 sessions and is receiving avastin treatment biweekly. He also has a shunt in his right side. He is experiencing pain in his ankle and muscle spasm when he walks. Any ideas if this related to the tumor or the medication Contex...
Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern. A brain stem tumor can cause different symptoms, like troubles with swallowing, breathing, spastic paralysis of four limbs, imbalance and problems with the gait, double vision, facial numbness, loss of hearing, raised intracranial pressure causing headaches and ...
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Question: since last 7 years slowly my father who is 78 years old slowly started forgetting to remember. sometime he calles his wife as sister or mother or aunt but some time he recognize as wife. he remember his date of birth and all. we tested for Dimentia and he was fine with report. CT scan report is fine also. I w...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Based on the symptoms, your father has dementia, and the most likely cause of his dementia is Alzheimer's disease (AD). You should note that there is no test or scan that can diagnose dementia or AD, and the CT scan may be normal in cases of dementia. The diagnosis of dementia is a...
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Question: Namaste sir, I was attacked by filaria on my left leg foot before 17 years back and i was faced more problems for 5 years. Now i have no problem with it but how can i cure perfectly from it, is any problem in future and soonly i am going to marriage. please give me advice sir, Context: Namaste sir, I was att...
HelloSign 17 years ago, you got malaria, got treatment 5 years ago, now no problem. So I am writing in detail, so that you can understand any things. Patients with lymphatic malaria should be treated with diethylcarbamazine (DEC) 6 MG /KG DAILY FOR 12 DAYS). Albendazole 400 mg twice in day for 21 days (according to Har...
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Question: My 8 year old son had a pain above his belly button this evening - got him a hot water bottle. just been in to check, he is fast asleep but felt cold to touch on forehead...temperature of 35.3. he did respond when I tried to wake him to check he was ok but now asleep again. should I be concerned?
Hi... by what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a worm infestation, or it could be a mesenteric amenities which means, but he might be having some small lymph node enlargement in the tummy. This could be the reason for pain. I suggest you not to do anything as of now. But if he develops green color vomitin...
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Question: I had angioplasty in September 2007. I used to take Aspirin and other drugs continuously. Since I feel better and normal. I stopped taking tablets.However I feel little uneasy and loss sleep. Doctor could you please advice whether I should continue the medicine?
It's not a good idea to discontinue such medication without discussing with your doctor first. You don't say what else you are receiving besides the aspirin, but I suspect they are protective Chat Doctor. Aspirin acts as a blood thinner and a small daily dose is strongly recommended in people who have had stents or he...
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Question: I had mildly elevated alt and ast. Dr. Ordered ultrasound of liver. Results said normal liver size, mildly echogenic. Three solid appearing lesions in right lobe, largest is 2.5x2.5cm. Hemangiomas cannot be excluded however dont meet us criteria. What does this mean? Pancreas is normal and gallbladder is norm...
Hi.noted history of liver lesions on ultrasound report. Are you experiencing any abdominal nor systemic symptoms (fever, weight loss, jaundice)? Further investigation must be done to evaluate the lesions further. It is best if you consult with a doctor first, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for a ...
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Question: Im a 17 year old girl. I feel empty and tired all the time. I have at least one outburst every single day, when I feel fustrated, empty and angry. Ive been low pretty much all the time for a month, I cant seem to shake these feeling off, Ive tried relaxtion methods, the methods do help, but I cant return to m...
Hi, I read your query and can understand your distress with the symptoms that you are suffering with. From what you have mentioned, it is highly probable that you are suffering from depressive episode. I would recommend that you don't ignore your problems as teenage issues and discuss with your parents regarding seekin...
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Question: I want to make my partner perganent, Can u advise me wat time and wat position i ve to do and one more thing before i used coconut oil for lubrication but in last two i hadnt used any those times i was bleed in my tip of penis.Can u suggest me which one is good, also my reletive pushing us by asking any good ...
Hi, First make it clear that there is no problem with you and your partner. Go for your semen examination and full GAEC check up of your partner. If these reports are fine then go for sex between 10th to 20 ETH day of her period cycle. Do not use any lubricant. Go for foreplay for some time before intercourse to excite...
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Question: A friend male 75yrs old withopen heart surgery, done aprox.7yrs ago went to Banos Ecuador, after a few day started vomiting,and very bad dizzines episodes,finally as taken to a local hospital,seems he had a mild stroke he has slurr speach, and willneed pisical therapy on his right side of hisbody my ???IS COU...
Hello, the high altitude may indeed cause a higher blood pressure (depending on the altitude of course but a mean increase of 10mmHg is expected for systolic and diastolic pressure) but the stroke is enough to justify the blood pressure elevation. Actually a stroke may increase the blood pressure much more than a high ...
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Question: Yes I have 5 stitches on top of my right foot just below the 2 small toes from a deep cut caused by my bicycle handlebars it is numb and my toes are bruised and my foot is still swollen since it happened on the 24th of June 2014 I m supposed to get the stitches out tomorrow is it too early to have them remove...
If there is swelling and bruises at local area where stitches are kept. As well if stitches are healed then you can go for removal. But if it is not healed and there is a fluid discharge from local area then it shows there is an infection over there. I suggest visiting your doctor and get evaluated properly make sure ...
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Question: I have a lump on my right butt cheek, it is approx 1 inch in all directions and round in shape. At times it is painful. I have had folliculitis (sp?) In the past but this seems different, it hasn t drained like those do. It seems to be slowly getting bigger.
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint a lump on butt cheek that is painful at times can be due to clogged or plugged oil gland that can get infection and lead to formation of a painful lump. Other cause can be hair follicle infection leading ...
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Question: i am male 28,on my infertility work up diagnosed with bilateral grade 2 vericocele, i had semen analysis 4 to 5 times. at first 40 million motility normal after sperm count deceasing to 25, 15, 20, 05 in further tests with all normal motility. i have no stress and psychological problems, all my harmonal repor...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. Surgery for varicocele, isnt guaranteed to reverse your low sperm counts. Your semen analysis, showed decreasing counts of 25 to 5 million/ml. With normal hormonal levels, you should consider ART.ART is assisted reproductive techniques, li...
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Question: hi , I have been getting stomach pains on and off for a few years , they have been abit more frequent lately , when i lie down for an hour or so they generally go away . when i get it it always starts in the morning afetr i get up , and gets more sore if i am active .It does seem to correspond with diet (High...
Hi GreetingsThere is not much reason to worry at this moment. The possibility of ulcer is low when someone has such abdominal pain intermittently. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with abdominal pain I would ask them these details to zero-in on my opini...
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Question: I ended up having sex the last day of my period which was 2 weeks ago. I was wondering if it would be possible to get pregnant then, and if so when would I have to test. My cycles are very irregular so I m not sure how long until I ovulate again. I m having some symptoms but not too sure if its my period show...
Hi Cole, i read your query, usually It's safe to have intercourse 5 days before and after your menstruation, no ovulation takes place at that time. So, you are in safe period and nothing to worry, you won't conceive as you had your periods after intercourse, it makes the chances to zero if you further had any doubt, j...
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