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Question: Yes. What do you think of Calcium and D3 versus Boniva. Recently diagnosed with osteo (whatever) and was told to take Bonive by my Dr. She also said to research this drug at Mayo clinic.com. Can t seem to find that exactly. Hear bad thing from my customers about Boniva. Very glad to have a Dr s opinion Conte...
Hi, thanks for the brief history of you.it seems to appear you have been suffering from osteoporosis.that's where you have mentioned the calcium and vitamin D3.well as the aging falls human body tend to become weak as the metabolism is slowed down. Since you already took a dose of vitamin d3 and calcium I will advise y...
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Question: I had a copper coil fitted just over two weeks ago and I have had consistent blood loss since, its not spotting like i was told its bright red and heavy, it also gets worse when I have sexual intercourse.. Just for extra info I also had a early termination at the beginning of August and I really havent stop...
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. I have reviewed your case and there are two possible explanations.1. You have had an early termination of pregnancy and have still not stopped bleeding. This may be due to an incomplete abortion where a few bits remain inside the uterine cavity, and they need to be removed. For this you will...
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Question: Hi My Self Is AYAN. From last few days i found whenever I am doing intercourse with my wife,just after intercourse My penis heads come up with a redish circle which itch and burn for upto 1 hours max then gets normal.pls do the needful reply. With Best Regards Ayan Context: Hi My Self Is AYAN. From last few ...
Hello, Thank You for consulting Chat Doctor ! May be due to trauma, because of the act itself, or it can also be due to infections like viral or bacterial, or may be due to allergy if you are using any condoms or lubricants. Stay healthy, and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clari...
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Question: I have orange discharge and have had it for a couple months now and ive been to the doctors and they keep telling me that it is an infection....and they have treated me for different infections and nothing seems to help. Im scared that something is seriously wrong! Context: I have orange discharge and have ...
Hello dear, Do not worry. You are suffering from bacterial vaginosis or trachomas vaginosisTake following advice.1. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days with warm water2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties3. Salt Bath-Wash your vagina with c...
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Question: The gland in my neck is painful, my body is worm to the touch, i have night sweats sometimes and i suffer from aches and pains. The tips of my fingers and toes also get painful. I also got a metalic taste in the back of my tongue the other day, for the first time. The other symptoms have being going on for a ...
Hi, thank you so much for your question. I got that you have been suffering from painful neck gland, associated with night sweat and body and limb aches and pain. There are many reasons for neck gland enlargement, depending on your geographical residence, ethnics and dietary habits. Diagnosis also depends on the detail...
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Question: hi.. i had septorhinoplasty some time ago but still expeience breathing difficulty thru my left nostril. i can do heavy weights as a result of this. at night i need to sleep on my left side so that i can breath better.. the GP said it could be a result of underlying allergies before surgery that are causing a...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Allergy is condition where our body immune system hyper react to the substances which are not tolerated by the body. The procedure which you have undergone is to make your airway clear. Allergy as such cannot completely eliminate from the body, but its effect can be brought down by immuno...
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Question: i have faint feelings in the left side of my chest and left arm. has been going on for months. comes and goes. took an x-ray last month and heart sanogram last year, both normal. blood work checked out fine but last month blood pressure was 160/97. what am i really experiencing right now?
HelloThanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Your symptoms seem non-specific. Since your chest X-ray and heart sonogram are normal, and since you have these symptoms since months, its very low probability that it is of heart or lung origin. Your BP reading was high. So you have to monitor your blood pressure regularly for t...
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Question: Hello my name is Bertice and I want to share my experience. I was asleep on afternoon when suddenly I jumped up out my sleep screaming because it felt like the right side of my stomach was being burned. When I looked at it it was red the following day it began to scab and peel and soon became raw as if I was ...
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Suddenly getting up from the bed with a feeling of right side of stomach being burnt and then really becoming red and burnt followed by scabbing and peeling may be due to an insect bite. Some insects are so poisonous that this can be caused. In such a case, you need ...
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Question: Hi - my 39 year old son was diagnosed with macular edema about 6 months ago. They tried to treat it with lasers, but it didn t help. He had an MRI and the tech said there was a shadow that could have been from a mass or mini stroke. He never got to follow up with the doctor because he lost his health insuranc...
If your Eye makes a macular edema diagnosis due to diabetes or retinal vein occlusion, focal laser treatment is often used to reduce swelling of the macular. With this form of laser surgery, your Eye M.D. applies many tiny laser pulses to areas of fluid leakage around the macular. The main goal of treatment is to stabi...
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Question: Dear Sir, My name is xxxxx female, and 31 years old from Pakistan, i got married from last 3 months, I have a problem that I have higher ESR up to 70, I don t want to eat any thing or less my diet day by day due to less hungry, less amount of fever 98-99C every night from last 01 month, getting weak day by da...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high ESR. Tuberculosis, infection, anemia, autoimmune disease, paraprotienemia, malignancies all can lead to high ESR. You should search the cause first. You should go for complete blood count, x-ray chest and ANA test. ...
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Question: stomich hurts with mucus like exc feels like it might be some type of ulser light burn discomfort but not much acid burn had 12mm kidney stone lazered out 1 1/2 years ago was told i have 2 small ones left in me shood pass eazy but stomich has hurt eversense feels like light burn dull pain eatin...
HelloThanks for your query. Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you had Kidney stones and bigger was removed by endoscopic procedure. You have two more small stones left in your kidney. The pain and discomfort that you have now is due to these stones and not due to gastric ulcer. Please consult qual...
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Question: I noticed a circular rash on my calf on he right leg four days ago., however, it has expanded and changed appearance. It has reddened center, then a ring of normal color and another reddened outer rink. the rash does not hurt but my knees hurt and I have a temperature of 104degress and a headache. please can ...
Hi, The rash could be a due to a Cordelia infection or any figure erythema. There are multiple differential diagnoses for a figure erythema. As you also have a fever, you could possibly be suffering from an infectious condition. So, I request you to kindly consult your dermatologist for confirming the diagnosis and to...
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Question: I was hit on the right side of the head just off the eyebrow a month ago I had a huge lump and black eye it was really sore after a few days the lump went down but I was bruised all down the side of my face the bruising has only gone but there is still a small lump and is still very tender Context: I was hit...
Hi, This lump is normal. It is collected blood or a hematoma. If there is pain, redness or fever then it could be mean that it is getting infected. In that case, you should see your Doctor who can examine you and advice you the right course of medicines most likely antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Also, p...
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Question: Hello sir, I am 27 Male, recovering from jaundice , before 1 month my bilirubin level was 12 and i lost weight, but now it come down to 1 and recovered 50% weight. my digestion is good, i am on a low fat diet taking lots of liquid but the bilirubin level is not going down below 1. i had started to going for w...
Dear Gambler, Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You probably had acute hepatitis which is now recovering. Your bilirubin has come down to 1 mg, and this normal level of bilirubin. So you really don't need to worry. You have already recovered. The color of eyes takes little more time than bilirubin to become normal. Do...
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Question: I am a 19 year old female. A little on the heavy side. Early this morning at about 4:30, I woke up with severe pain in the right side of my chest. I also had a very hard time breathing. I could not sit or lay down because it felt as if the right side of my lung would collapse in. I spent two hours standi...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should first consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung collapse or lung infection. PFT is needed to ru...
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Question: sir, my child is suffering from high fever 103 from last 10 hrs .he is 12 yrs old and weighs 51kg and is strong, one month back he had dengue and now i feel its the same again.he is no other rashes or joint pain except pain in one ear. we are giving him fluids and sponging and geting d fever down as we did th...
Dear FriendWelcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Pain in ear is not a symptom of dengue. He might be suffering from:1. Acute Tonsillitis/ Pharyngitis2. Ear Infection- Otis Media. I would advise you to get it evaluated by a doctor, if required antibiotic like Augmenting would be started. T...
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Question: Hi, I am suffering from hair loss from the past six years. Before that I dont know what it is, but now I am suffering a lot. I have lost 50% of my hair. Even I used to take head bath daily. I have tried some oils like indulekha etc. But nothing works out. Now I am using Vatika hair oil and I will use olive oi...
Hi, I do not know your gender. You seem to have halogen effluvium. The causes may be multiple.like thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia, stress,tension, worries,Dan Chat Doctor. .kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would suggest...-treatment of the...
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Question: Hi my friend has contacted the nhs he has lower abdominal pain below the naval if he presses on it the pain eases he has a strong pain threshold and he says the pain is excrutiating he ate today out but his friend who also ate is fine he has also been sick twice any suggestions if he raises his legs the pain ...
Hi. Thanks for your query. If the pain is easing on local pressure or raises the legs and increases on eating indicates that the pain below the naval may be due to :Lymph node mass or diverticulitis. It is also possible that it may be of he is sensory nervous system, the nerves in the back being pressed by the compress...
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Question: Hi,my 2years 7months old baby is having watery stool that is greenish in colour .there is a slight increase in his temperature but he still plays and jumps around the house.i have stopped his intake of diary foods today .please what medicine can i give him as well. Context: Hi,my 2years 7months old baby is h...
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Your child has greenish watery loose stools and low grade fever, the child is probably suffering from stomach infection. In stomach infection, there are loose stools, fever, pain abdomen and deny Chat Doctor. If I was your treating doctor, I would have given syrup definite (5 ml =50 mg) 5 m...
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Question: my husband had part of his tongue removed with a flap placed in 2007 due to squamous cell cancer of the tongue. He has followed up with his ENT MD every six months.....but on his last visit they decided to biopsy a small area close to the original site...due to small "white" growths. The biopsy revealed kerat...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Tongue cancer is very notorious for local recurrence. The biopsy report you have mentioned is suggestive of malignant recurrence. The cells in histopathology terms as dysplasia when they are malignant. When morphology of cells is not normal, they have high nuclei cytoplasmic rat...
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Question: LAST SATERDAY I HAD SAVIRE PAIN LOWER STOMACH , ON MY RIGHT HAND SIDE, I DECIDED IT WAS THAT BAD, THAT I WOULD NEED TO GO TO HOSPITAL, I DECIDED TO HAVE A QUICK SHOWER FIRST, WHICH I DID, I GOT MY CLOTHS ON, BUT THE STARTED TO FEEL SICK AND NAUSEUS, I DECIDED TO LIE DOWN, AS I DID IT GOT WORSE, I LAY DOWN FOR...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for sending a question to Chat Doctor. Forum. You had severe pain abdomen on right lower side. It repeated several times, you became week, and of the work for 6 months during 2 years of time. No doctors could find the cause. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and ...
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Question: Hi I live in michigan and just got back from a trip to Montana and every since I ve been back I ve had shortness of breath, aches in my left arm dizziness and like a stabbing pain that shoots up and down my left thigh was just wondering I it could be from the altitude change or the plan ride because I almost ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should consult doctor and rule out cardiac diseases and Pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism is common after recent flight travel and high altitude visit. Cardiac diseases can also cause similar symptoms. So consu...
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Question: child 4 years old with swollen neck glands and swollen throat but not red. Dr. said no strep no mono from test but want have results back on blood work for few days running fever of 103.5 when spiked complaining of head and neck hurting when fever up. Context: child 4 years old with swollen neck glands and s...
Hi...this could be viral illness as the doctor has ruled the other two closest differential diagnoses. Headache and neck pain during viral illness is quite common. 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 playin...
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Question: I have a spot above my penis in my pubic area. Its only 1 spot and 15 months ago i had unprotected sex and i think its herpes or genital warts . But i dont know how long it takes as its been over a year and i just got 1 spot now? It might just be a spot its small and its red around the outside and has a small...
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is termed as Sebaceous Cyst over pubic area. The skin around the genitals and scrotum is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade...
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Question: Hi I had been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis last 2010 and underwent blood transfussion and band ligation at that time. 2 years after I got diagnosed I lived a normal life being able to do my job. But starting April of 2013 I had been going in and out of the hospital for bleeding episodes causing a very low r...
Hello,1) You have liver cirrhosis for 6 years. Cirrhosis since long duration may develop portal hypertension due to which rate of blood cells breakdown into spleen would increase (so size of spleen would increase).2) Portal hypertension cause dilatation of vessels at lower part of esophagus as a natural process in effo...
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Question: Hello, I have a little lump I can feel in my lower abdomen on the right side that is a little tender when I push on it. I have not noticed this before. Could it be a swollen lymph node? I am on my period, would that make a difference? Is this something to be concerned about?
Hello! Thank you for the query. This can be a lymph node only if this is located in the groin. Otherwise, you are unable to palpate abdominal lymph nodes. Painful lump is usually a benign skin lesion which has gotten infection. Very common is sebaceous cyst. Infection usually results with swelling and redness. If this ...
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Question: I have a sporadic pain, lower left side about belt-level. Passing gas relieves it for a while. I should point out that we are in the process of moving, and that I did strain myself several days ago. I am 57, male and had a diverticulitis several years ago. This pain is nowhere near as bad, much lower and towa...
Hi. With a history of diverticulitis and pain that is relieved by passing gas, I suspect the pain originates from your bowel - it can be some obstruction with gaseous distension of the bowel, and passing wind will make it feel better. My advice is gone for a checkup and X-rays will be able to pick up distension, fecal ...
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Question: Dear Doctor, I am a 45 years old Diabetic patient. Last 10 years I am suffering the diabetic. Last few month I found my FF is not controlled. It vary from 120 - 140 where as PP is 135-145. I am taking Glipizide 5mg at morning before breakfast and Metformin SR 500mg at Night. Please advice how to control my FF...
His am Chat Doctor. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The fact remains that FBS of 120-140, and PPBS of 135-145 is usually considered a fine control. Too tight a control may actually predispose one to hypoglycemia and thereby may cause severe problems. However, if you do want to lower the sugars, you ne...
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Question: actually my child got a fever 5days back,and vomiting once,with constipattion,and later after 3days it became diarrhoea with yellowish urine and quantity of urine is also less,now i noticed 2 black spots inside her right eye(white Part of eye)wht can be the diagnosis Context: actually my child got a fever 5d...
Hi... this looks like a viral illness which recovering. I can decide on the black spots on the eye white part only after seeing them.... Eye conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer w...
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Question: Hi, I have a girl baby. she is 3 yr 9 months, 13.4 kgs weight. She is getting fever very frequently in a period of 18-20 days for last 3 months. before that she got fever every month from her 11 month. we did blood test twice and urine test most fo the times and all were normal. by august 10th also we did blo...
Hi, It is not clear that what type of blood tests were carried out. Seeing the history it seems that further evaluation of the case is necessary. In such type of case I would prefer following investigations,1, X-ray chest,2, complete blood test like TC, DC, ESR, MP, He,3,Contour test. In this case primary complex and c...
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Question: hello I am a 45 year old woman with type diabetes, high cholesterol and a slightly elevated high blood pressure. For the past month and a half every time I go up stairs or go up a hill or force after something heavy my heart feels like its going to pop out of my chest giving me extreme pain and tightens my t...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your chest pain after Chat Doctor. But your chest pain and breathing difficulty on exertion (climbing stairs), popping of heart etc. are more suggestive of heart diseases. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring...
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Question: hi i have been having really abdominal pain and headaches lately and sometimes ictchy breast. my period is not due for about 5days and i want to know can i be pregnant? i test about 3 times 2 weeks ago but it turned out negative. I mite have done the pregnacy test early
Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Yes, it was too early for a urine PT to be positive, which as such might not be positive at times till late. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a serum HGC test which is more specific, and an ultrasound of abdomen if need be to rule out any other intro...
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Question: i have gaps inbetween all my top teeth that I would like to all be closed, my teeth need cleaning, I have a wisdom tootChatDoctoring through that is causing pain to my gums (have already had 2 wisdom teeth pulled in the past) and I also have an overbite that I would like to get rid of or pushed back abit. wha...
Hi. Thanks for the query. As you have gaps between all your teeth, and also you have overbite that is indication of an indication that you need braces to close the gap and also to correct your bite. So my suggestion is to consult an Orthodontist and get a clinical examination done followed by appropriate x-rays and imp...
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Question: now i am in 47 and my wife is 39.we do not have children till now.we had visited many doctors all over kerala.but till now ,there is no improvement.now i am working in Saudi Arabia.Doctor,could you please suggest me any proper diagonastic centre near by calicut?
Hello, First, to rule out male infertility, you have to do your semen analysis for sperm count, sperm motility and morphology. Rule out diabetes by doing fasting blood sugar. Do your testes' examination for varicocele. For rule out, female infertility, do her hemoglobin level, thyroid profile, ultrasound abdomen for de...
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Question: My 8 week old baby fell off the bed and landed on his back. I immediately picked him up and he cried for a little bit. I checked his head for redness or swelling and he shows no physical symptoms from what I can see. He also ate just fine afterwards. I m being sure to keep him awake. What can I do/what should...
Welcome to the ChatDoctorI completely understand your concerns. Usually falls from height less than 3 feet are innocuous and do not cause any major problems. But it's always better to be careful to avoid any such incidence. I would recommend you to check for following to be sure that your baby is fine:- Breathing patte...
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Question: Hi Doctor, Im a 16 year old boy (Im about 1,80 meters and I have no medical history concerning medicins or whatsoever) and recently had sex for the very first time. It felt great, and my girlfriend enjoyed it too, but I didnt have an orgasm and/or ejaculation. After this first time I havent had an erection ju...
Hello, You are very young aged boy and at this age, there is usually no any erectile dysfunction occurs. One time failure of ejaculation or achieving orgasm cannot be considered abnormal. The achievement of orgasm is learned after few sexual attempts usually. I suggest you stop smoking because it has multiple bad effec...
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Question: Hello, I believe that I have enlarded circumvallate papillae and I wanted to know what could be some possible causes, if this is normal or should I be concerned. I have also noticed since they have been in larged it hurts when I swallow. Thanks for your time Context: Hello, I believe that I have enlarded cir...
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Enlarged circumvallate papillae usually occurs due to few factors including hot and spicy food, gastro esophageal reflux and some infection, excessive smoking and canker sores. You should not worry as it is a not a condition which is dangerous. Maintain a good oral hygiene...
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Question: what does it means if any woman have got high sgpt around 60? (even two weeks before her HCV antibodies detected active and after PCR test and lever other test and levers ultrasound results Dr said no virus detected and other all results are ok) is this a worrysome condition??
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor .... Hepatitis c infection have tendency to be converted into chronic infection.... So first get confirmed about negative report ... Check whether it is PCR testing method or ELISA method.... Both are good but molecular PCR is the best one.... By hepatitis c infection your liver get damage .so...
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Question: 21months old infant having fever since a week.. Controlled by fever medicines but appears if medicine not given 6 hourly. No cough or cold. submandibular swelling since day second of fever. Heamogram normal. Typhoid negative. Pls suggest what it could be...Urine routine and blood culture is under testing... W...
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Fever medicine would bring down fever. But complete freedom from the problem need removal of basic cause. (like suitable antibiotic added to fever medicine in case of infection) Fever with submandibular swelling could be a lymph swelling due to infection of the area ...
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Question: My girlfriend is not getting her period for the last 4 months. Her weight is increasing and she is getting all the symptoms of pregnancy. But still we didnt go for any test or check up, as she is on vacation with their parents. As we are student we cannot tell anyone and she is scared to go to doctor. Can you...
Hallow Dear, Four months pregnancy is a second trimester pregnancy. Though WHO advocates the termination of such advance pregnancy by Mifepristone and Bisoprolol, it has to be done under expert supervision of an Obstetrician & Gynecologist. Otherwise, the assured way is surgical method like intrauterine use of acridine...
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Question: I recently had a minor operation for a cyst in my groin. The stitches were disolving but there is a stitch at the end which is outside the skin which wont go away. How do I remove this? it is really annoying. I cannot see a Doctor for a month as I am offshore in Kazakhstan.
Good day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! There are two ways to do it. One is to wait for it to dissolve and fall on its own and he is other way is to get a clean tweezers or forceps and pull out the stitch. You may need to cut the knot to remove it. You can only remove the suture if your wound is completely...
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Question: My 1 year old was born 1 month premature, stayed in the NICU 1 month, and literally has been sick over 70% of his life with either rev, other respiratory symptoms symptoms, or the flu. Could he have a condition with low immunity? He is also failing to thrive and can t get over 15 lbs even though he is now 14 ...
Hi, Premature babies have low immunity and also current weight is less, so he will be more prone to get easy infections. You should do full blood count to see the basic blood parameters at the moment. If any parameter like WBC or Hemoglobin is less than after advise proceed in that direction to rule out any cause. Bu...
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Question: I am a IVF patient. Embryo transfer happened on 22nd Nov. For the past 3 days plus today, I am having fluctuation in the body temparature. Today afternoon, it is 102. What is the reason. Having Dolo 650 - half from today - morning, afternoon based on my Drs advice. Context: I am a IVF patient. Embryo transfe...
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, body temperature never rises after IVF, but it can be monitored during the IVF procedure. Once the IVF is success there won't be any fluctuation in temperature. I advise you should look for...
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Question: My 7 month old baby accidentally hit my nose with his head. It was hard, but nothing crazy. The pain was disproportionately bad, considering the injury. I have been lightheaded since and have a headache. (happened about 2 hours ago). Is there something about the nose or sinus area that is particularly sensiti...
Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have read your query as far as severe pain and lightheadedness in nose is concerned this can be due to trauma. For this I will suggest you to consult good orthopedic surgeon for clinical examination and evaluation. In meantime for pain you can take medicine like Diploma SP or...
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Question: hi, I was just taking a shower and noticed a sore spot on my penis . I looked at it further its a small red bump that has like a scab on the top almost like i robbed it raw on something. But i dont know how that would be possible i havnt done anything that would rub it raw. I have never had unprotected sex so...
Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. It still could be an STD as STD spreads in other ways as well along with the unprotected sex. Even kissing can lead to STD and hence it would be wise to get an STD ...
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Question: hi, i checked my HB and got 13.4 my weight is 115KG and hight is 18130yr old Male frm india am now to reduse my weight so doing the exersise and reduse my cunsumption of foodalso quit my Smocking & Drinking Habbitsis this level dangourous for me ?Please advice me ......
Hello, this hemoglobin is not abnormal for a man. It's rather low but normal. If you had a higher value in the past then you should worry about the reason it Chat Doctor. This level is not dangerous in itself though. Just check an older blood count and make the comparison. If your hematocrit or hemoglobin is similar t...
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Question: Hello, I have been suffering from hayfever for a few years. This time I have all the usual systems as before but I have been having quite painful teeth and gums which I have not had before. I go to my dentist regularly. I was wondering if this could be caused by hayfever. Context: Hello, I have been sufferin...
Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have fever, so pain in gums can be due to Viral dermatitis, carious tooth, gingival or Periodontal problem it can be due to periodontal pocket formation or inflamed gingival don't worry consult your dentist and go for examination of gums and teeth to rul...
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Question: Hi- I went for a mammogram and an ultra sound today because I found a large hard lump in my right breast on Monday. They did the mammogram and ultrasound and then decided to do a biopsy today. The lump found was 4.5cm and was described as a rubber golf ball. They had a very difficult time getting the biopsy b...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. There are many causes for lump in the breast. But the description you provided points towards either fibroadenoma or malignancy. Hardness you described seen most commonly in malignancy. But biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis of breast lump. And no need to worry much even...
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Question: sir, i grown up in a very depressive familiar atmosphere, so sometimes i feel that i have suffering from depression. I have poor concentration,lack of decision making capacity. Agilent, irritability ,instability etc. pls suggest me some medicine as well as some home remedy so that I got rid of this problem. ...
The best ways to treat depression are with counseling, medications and exercise. The more of these you do the better your chances are to get relief from the depression. Your doctor can prescribe a generic antidepressant like citalopram that could help. Talking to a counselor can better help you deal with stress that ma...
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Question: My left lower leg, just under my calf started out really tight and the tightness stayed for a week. Then it started to hurt, now it hurts so bad and my calf is tight. It hurts to stand and sit with my leg on the floor. When I walk the calf tightens making it hard to walk. I walk with a limp. It hurts the wors...
Hello, It is necessary taking blood thinners, considering the presence of a blood clot. From the other hand, it is necessary holding compression socks and try to have some rest. I would also recommend checking coagulation tests in order to find the possible cause underlying the blood clot. You should discuss with your ...
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Question: The kidney transplantation operation is going to take place to my brother(age 26) soon.My mother(age 46) is the donor for him. What will be his routine after the operation for both. How long they could take the rejection tablet ,or any other alternatives for the tablet. Context: The kidney transplantation op...
Hi, .....first congrats to you and your brother for getting a kidney transplant soon...well, as far as anti rejection tablets or as they are better known as immunosuppressive therapy has to be taken life long...initially they have to be taken at a higher dose which can probably be decreased a bit as time goes and only ...
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Question: Hi, I stepped on a twig/ kind like a cat tail hard pokey stick like thing and it punctured the bottom of my foot. I cleaned it, nothing seemed like it was stuck. It hurts to walk on it( which is probably normal) but my question is should I walk a lot or rest and walk just enough so it does not tense up?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should walk only which ever essential to maintain your routine workup. More walking causes more tense tissue, and it is naturally hampered the healing. Maintaining the cleanliness is very importan...
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Question: Had single mastectomy 2 weeks ago for Pagets disease with an underlying tumor that was also removed. It was 1.3cx0.9x0.8 cm. and sentinel node biopsy showed one benign. The cancer is Stage 0a and is Triple Negative. How should this be treated// I am currently undergoing tissue expansion for reconstruction! C...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Stage 0a cancer of breast needs surgical resection of tumor nodule and dissection of involved lymph nodes. So you had absolutely right treatment. So no need to worry much. Pagets disease of breast has high incidence of recurrence. So in future if you find any nodule or swelling...
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Question: Hi I am 45 years old and had a partial hysterectomy 18 years ago. I started bleeding clots 2 weeks ago and pain increased significantly in lower left pelvis that comes and goes. I have difficulty voiding sometimes not always. So I went to the dr. this week thinking I had a UTI infection. My tests said no U...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have family history of ovarian cancer. Symptoms of ovarian cancer are abdominal pain, mass in abdomen and other non-specific symptoms. You should go for CA125 test. It is marker of ovarian cancer. So if it is high you should go for further...
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Question: my grand father is not taking alcohol,drugs and other poisonous things but he is suffering from liver cirrhosis why? and how it can be treated
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. What you need to know is that Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease, but theses are not the only causes, there is a multitude of causes. Some cases are idiopathic, i.e., of unknown cause. You can look into these other causes, if he fits i...
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Question: Hi, my brother(23 yrs old) is attacked by polio during his childhood. His left leg is thin than the right one. We tried many Ayurveda method, but no effect. He is losing self confidence due to this. So is it possible to cure through surgery. If so let me know the best hospital and place Context: Hi, my broth...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Poliovirus attacks the Motor neurons and hence there is weakness. The weakness of the muscle cannot be cured butte can do muscle transfer sur...
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Question: I was taking a shower and as I was washing up down below by my vagina on my left leg I feel a lump inside my. Area should I be concerned is hard and its insideI was taking a shower and as I was watching up down below obama vagina on my left leg I feel a lot inside my dot area should I be concerned is hard and...
Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data, you seem to have Vaginal Cyst which are benign Retention Cysts.don't worry. Treatment if it grows and pains and is - by anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor...
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Question: hi doctor my grantmother is suffering from juindce.doctor advised for lft .reports are given below bilirubin 8.69mg/dl, aspartate amino ast/ sgot 138mg/dl, alanine aminotranferese 68u/l alkaline phosphatase 1857u/l total protiens 8.20g/dl , albumin alb 4.00g/dl. is my grandmother ok or having chronic lft diea...
Hello, Thanks for using Chat Doctor platform for medical advice. According to blood reports, it seems that your grandmother is suffering from obstructive jaundice. Normally liver from the bile (juice for food digestion), it flows via tube (bile duct) to intestine and there it's mixed with food and help in digestion of ...
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Question: i have 2 stents fitted in the heart circumvex artery. Medications (CLOPIDOGREL AND ASPRIN) are causing me to have stomach pain in the left side /middle under the bottom of ribcage. My doctor is sending me for a scan canyou please advise will it be a mri or ct scan Context: i have 2 stents fitted in the heart...
Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, if this is the abdomen pain, and it is being suspected due to the medicine, so it could be gastritis, beside this or if it needs to be differentiated with second cause then it has to be taken for USG else it is depends upon the clinical examination because of t...
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Question: please provide help to assist a family member who is a diabetic with myositis and itchy and scaly skin patches. Also, she has some issues at times with muscle leg/feet cramping; and swallowing and thick saliva. What type doctor needs to be seen for best treatment Context: please provide help to assist a fami...
Dearthanks for writing to ChatDoctoras per the description given the myositis might be the cause of the muscle pain and also difficulty in deglutition.(swallowing)We must review with a neurologist to look after the neuromuscular problem. Hope the sugar levels are within normal level. Mostly the skin scaling, darkening ...
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Question: My doctor informed me roughly 6 months ago that my liver enzyme levels were elevated. Weve discussed alcohol consumption, but my drinking pattern hasnt changed much in the last few years so I dont know why my enzyme levels would suddenly spike. I take Vyvanse for ADHD (60mg/daily) and I know it is processed t...
Hello, Liver enzyme level elevated in your case may be due to some other cause other than Vyvanse. Because hepatitis is a very less common and also elevated liver enzymes. Thus recheck liver enzymes level. Check for hepatitis viral infection. Do ultrasound abdomen to find any increase in size of liver. Then review with...
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Question: I have severe burning in my spine, an MRI shows spinal stenosis, the burning will stop if i sit and do nothing, it starts when i use my arms and or dishes, weedeat etc, i have to take pain medications just to be able to do these tasks, if i have alot of work to do i have to take more pain meds, the burning is...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that you have severe pain and burning and need to take a lot of painkiller tablets. The most likely cause for your pain could be herniated discs, and this can be confirmed by doing MRI scan of spine. Treatment options include medications such as pregabalin or gaba...
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Question: I have had a constant flutter in my right lower abdomen for the past week, it happens every 10 minutes or so and lasts for about 3 to 10 seconds...Its not painful, just feel weird...It wakes me up at night...Ive been having regular bowel movements...Im on my cycle now since 3 days ok, it seems a little heavie...
Hi. Thanks for your query. The fluttering in right lower abdomen for 1 week. Not much painful but is waking you up at night indicates that it is painful. You have regular bowel movements, used protection during the last intercourse. We have to think about: appendicitis, colitis, right ureteric colitis and so on. This c...
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Question: I am having pain numbness and tingling down both arms, hands feet and legs, mostly left side. My vision goes blurry periodically throughout the day, I have headaches with pressure in ears, and severe fatigue. Every time I eat, which I don t have much of an appetite, I have diarrhea and have a lot of heart bur...
Here there are a couple of possibilities with your symptoms, You have symptoms of numbness and tingling in your hand, arm and feet more on left side of body, also headache, and heart burn after you eat, severe fatigue, as well sometimes blurry vision for entire day. As per this you need to take following steps.1. Check...
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Question: Hello. Six months ago I had a 3in1 operation: -varicocele -Epididymal Cyst -Testicular Appendix 3 weeks after the operation I visited my doctor and he told me that I m healing well and because of all the interventions it might take longer to heal. Now, six months later, there is still something going on in th...
Howell come to ChatDoctorAnd thank for ChatDoctorLooking to the history given here I could say that the position of testis goes on changing because organ is temperature sensitive and according to environment temperature its changes position like in winter this comes close to abdomen and in summer it looks pendulous, so...
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Question: my granddaughter is having severe pain on her right side starting at her waist and going up.the doctor took an exray and it showed ablockage in her colon on the right side , he said it would probably take care of itself. her pain has gotten worse over the last few days. her urine also showed that there might ...
Thanks for keeping faith .as your granddaughter has been diagnosed with obstruction of gut with pain with suspected urine infection, just relax things will be all right ...just give her liquid diets ....plenty of fluid. .for urine infection u can start an antibiotic like Aeroflot and with an antispasmodic like metal sp...
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Question: Ok about a year ago I was stretching and heard my spine pop and crack like 30 times it is right around my bra strap now I have a little spli in my spine fall owed with a lump that causes me to be in pain everyday it does feel better when my boyfriend takes the tips of his fingers and rubs each side of it but ...
Hello, Thanks for writing to from description, it seems you might develop muscular or ligamentous strain or sprain over back. Now after one year if it persists, I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedic for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under hi...
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Question: had ct scan i am not over weight was given results yesterday but nothing was said why i got this fatty lump and no offers of any treatment i am really worried ive gone off my food and when i eat i feel fully bloated it looks like i am pregnant ive also got gall stones can you help me please from mags age 58 ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your fatty lumps can be due to lipomatous. There is no need of any treatment for that. For gall stone you should go for ultrasound abdomen. If you have obstruction or infection in gall bladder then you should go for cholecystectomy. Otherwise, me...
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Question: when typing at my desk I felt a warm feeling on my left wrist and when I looked down a lump was forming. A few minutes later a lump formed (smaller) on my right wrist in the exact same spot. The lump is located right pass my wrist bone on my thumb side. The lumps has gone down but my arms and hands are soar. ...
Hi! Thanks for your health queries. After going through your description, I could get that these are actually kind of degenerative or chronic inflammatory pathology related to excessive minor works / loads! And as per our clinical experience the possibilities are as follows:1. A ganglion cyst 40 % cases2. A bursa 40 % ...
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Question: A little while ago I found my husband unresponsive and slumped over the toilet with his eyes wide open and making a really weird noise. I was calling his name and trying to move him into a lying down position so his head wouldnt fall in the toilet bowl when he seemed to I guess wake up and start moving. I am ...
Hi, Thank you for your query on Chat Doctor. This episode of unresponsiveness with staring look is suggestive of a fit episode. During fit episode, you have to make your husband in lying position on left lateral side with head in slight low down position. He needs evaluation with Neurophysician. Investigations like EEG...
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Question: I have itchy skin problem which becomes red . I was on iron supplements ( orofer XT ) for one & half months & used to take 2 tablets daily as advised by Doctor for having daigonosed with iron defiency anemia. Now I have this problem of bumps on skin, which are itchy & occur any ewhere on the body. I am 35 & w...
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You ate taking treatment for your iron deficiency anemia. Your Chat Doctor. Or may be due to some skin problems. So consult your doctor and inform your condition. If needed you can take injectable iron. Consult a dermatologist also for yo...
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Question: Good evening. I was diagnosed with NSCLC in March of this year, had surgery in April (pneumonectomy) and underwent 4 courses of chemo therapy. Now my blood sugars (glucose) levels are high, and the primary care physician says Im in danger of becoming diabetic. Any thoughts? I excercise daily, I eat the right ...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer treatment involves giving many chemotherapeutic medicines in high doses. These Chat Doctor. This might be considered as a stress on your system in response to the disease and the treatment. It is suggested that you please get HbA1c test done and if the report shows more than 6.2 percen...
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Question: my wife took the birth contole tri-spentec for almost a year and stoped taking it nearly 3 months ago and we have been trying to concieve for 2 months now our first child concieved on the first try is this a sign of infertility or is it normal after coming off berth controle Context: my wife took the birth c...
Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. After stopping of birth control pills it takes average 6 months for body to adjust and become normal. Some may take more and some less. Because whole one year body is getting signal not to become pregnant.It's not a sign of infertility. I suggest you to try for 6 months if didn't ...
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Question: lower back pain with back of legs and and back of knees feel weak and have pins and needles. also pins needles bottom of feet. back pain is above buttocks and on or near waistline. pain in back is moderate but feel unstable on feet and legs feel unstable also with pins and needles. connected pain legs to back...
Hi, I understand your concern regarding the tingling sensation and low back pain. Since you have mentioned that you have low backache and tingling sensation in your legs it has to be related with nerve compression or due to diabetic neuropathy or lack of nutrients like calamine. This occurs mostly due to our lifestyle ...
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Question: I am having running nose, cough and cold. yesterday I had some fever too. I have had such symptom on earlier occasions too. My doctor prescribed me montek lc and cough syrop on earlier occasions. I have started montek lc this time also. should I take some anti biotic course too?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are getting these symptoms frequently they are suggesting me that you're having some allergic manifestations. Your symptoms will be exacerbated when you are exposed to the allergens like dust, mite, food and the pollen. As your doctor has prescribed the tab Monte LC, it will reduce...
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Question: My husband slipped and fell hard on a wood floor landing on his but. He can walk slowly but that leg is stiff. He is using a walker to get around. No bruises at all. He is 87 years old in fairly good health. He is a computer geek and does not exercise. Can he have fractured a hip?
Hello, At his age chances of fracture are high due to osteoporosis and even minor injury may lead to fracture. I would like to advise X-ray of pelvis with both hips anteroposterior and frog leg views to rule out fracture. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, Advise strict bed rest and tab At...
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Question: I have a piece of skin like flap hanging from the inside of my upper left cheek. i thought i just bit it eating but its a little higher up the cheek to have come from a bite. i can wiggle the little flap with my tongue, what is this? will it go way on its on?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The skin like flap over the cheek is nothing but an inflamed salivary gland duct which is present at the level of upper second molar. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicilli...
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Question: The day before yesterday as i was getting in the shower, my toe (the one beside my baby toe) started to contort and felt like it was breaking all by itself. Then it hurt all night and the next morning it was swollen and black and blue..i limped for a few hours then it stopped hurting and seems fine now except...
Hello, It looks from your details that most probably you had a bad cramp at your toe. This did lead to injury to your soft tissue so that it did swell and bruised. I shall advise you following to have relief in this:- Do cold fomentation over it- Take a mild analgesic like Advil or alive for relief from pain Probably p...
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Question: i am 22 years old girl from Sri Lanka.today i had wheeze for the first time in my life.my doctor said it is not good to have wheeze for the first time in this age,but he didnt explain me the reasons.Can you please explain me the reason for that?thank you very much
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* Wheezing is the respiratory sound where there is partial obstruction in the airway either in form of infection, inflammation or other issue.* You get so many conditions with this wheezing, the treatment of basic cause revert to the norma...
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Question: I have been having chest tightness with numbness in left arm, back pain, and lots of other symptoms that something is going on with my heart, circulatino, etc. Doctors ran blood test, did an EKG, but nothing showed up. Doctor put me on betablocker, which is helping, but still having pain/tightness and other...
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This amount of agony of symptoms does not sound to be stress related there must be underlying organic cause which has to be evaluated thoroughly as possible - valvular issue of heart chambers - respiratory insufficiency - low hemoglobin -...
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Question: I have acute bronchitis and heard my dr mention lung spur. What is this? I smoke (not since bronchitis though) 10 a day for 30 years. Now I m coughing up blood mixed with phlegm and very loud wheezing that is so severe it keeps me from sleeping. I have been given prednisolone and clarithromycin, a clenil modu...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, there is no term like lung spur. You might have heard wrongly. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum) and wheezing. Furthermore, you also an active smoker. So following are the possible causes in your case. 1. Lung infection...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Post heart cat my mother was put on lipitor80mg. In therapy while ambulating had left calf pain. Doppler was neg. Thought maybe the lipitor but has been off for three weeks still has tight muscle and calf pain post walking 100 fee...
It is unlikely that the calf pain is related to the catheterization especially since it is in the opposite leg. High dose of statins (Lipitor) could cause muscle pain in some people. The other possibility is peripheral vascular disease given that the pain comes after walking for some time. (in medical terms known as cl...
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Question: For the past two days I have been experiencing a fluttering/intense pulsing in my lower left back underneath my rib cage. Today I experienced two extremely intense shocks of pain in the exact same spot but they each only lasted for around 30 seconds. Any ideas?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fluttering pulses in back /rib cage. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like disc problem, muscle spasm, vitamin B 12 deficiencies, cardiac arrhythmia or angina. I would suggest you to consult cardiolog...
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Question: Dear Dr...., My son, 25 years old, non-vegetarian by choice has been suffering poor liver health, always susceptible to pancreatitis etc. Of late he has been diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis. Should he turn vegetarian or does a non-veg diet help him in his recovery with medicines for tuberculosis? Ple...
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Certain ingredients of non-vegetarian food are known to damage liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines & general body systems in immunocompromised persons.* I will recommend vegetarian diet with high protein intake (if Liver function are under control) for better reco...
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Question: My father is diagnosed with Hepatic Carcinoma with Portal vein thrombosis. He was diagnosed with Hepatitis C and undergone Interferon therapy, but unfirtunately relapsed. He has got edema in both legs. Can any one suggest is there any procedure which can extend his life expectancy and alleviate the symptoms. ...
-Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your quarry. Considering your description this is 4,stage of liver carcinoma and prognosis is generally very poor, unfortunately. There is no possibly for surgical resection of course and all other treatments are palliative measures. These include chemotherapy, ethanol inje...
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Question: Hello . My husband had hallutination problem . 5 yrs back . Treatment was going on in mumbai. Again started the same problem . But my husband is not in mumbai now and he is not ready to come out of that place bcoz of afraid. As somebody wants slap him and etc etc . He is not eating and sleeping . Could you pl...
Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Hallucinations are where someone sees, hears, smells, tastes or feels things that don't exist outside their mind. They're common in people with schizophrenia, and are usually experienced as hearing voices. In your husbands' case you should consult a psychia...
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Question: Yes please I have infantigo and I was prescribed antibiotics and was told to treat infected area with a antibiotic cream but I have some Nystat.Triam ointment from a previous infection and was wondering if that should or could be used also as it has now spread to my female outside parts Context: Yes please I...
Hi I do care for your concern. Impetigo is skin disease caused by bacterial infection. Usually by strep bacteria, and treating this is a little hard task. First to say, yes statin cream that you have can be used for this infection. If I were your treating doctor then I would advise taking antibiotics such as Amos and m...
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Question: Hello DoctorThis is Mohit here. I am suffering from Non-obstructive Azoospermia (Sertoli Cell only Syndrome), Germ Cell Hypoplasia. I wish if it would be curable with your advice and guidance. I have undergone FNAC twice. First, few years back, and the result were "Maturation Arrest" and second has been done ...
Hi, Unfortunately it's NOT curable. However, there is 30-40% chance of having sperms from the testicles if we do THESE testicular sperm extraction) by which we make small cut in the testes under anesthesia and see under the microscope. These sperms can be used for CSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) during which the...
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Question: My.appendix was removed 20 years ago and now Ive been having a slight pain and burning sensation in that area I ate sunflower seeds and it made it worse and also when I drink beer it hurts also ive had ultrasounds and they found nothing but its getting worse Context: My.appendix was removed 20 years ago and ...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. The human appendix is a vestigial organ that it is just an evolutionary remnant in the human body and so when inflamed and removed the body does not suffer from any repercussions generally. Twenty years is a long time and had you had any post-operative complications you would have felt...
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Question: Recently I visited doctor,they said I have lung infection. I need seroflo inhaler rarely, during weather change in gap of 3 or 4days,and I am using it after gap of 6mnths or a year. I am taking Montec lc every night. Is it symptoms of asthma? I am having allergy problem from past 3 or 4 years. Nose get blocke...
Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. Asthma is a very broad diagnosis. As you have repeated breathing difficulties (maybe seasonal), associated with allergies, I would think of asthma. To confirm the diagnosis, a test known as "...
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Question: hi i am 25 yr female i am having burning after urination in morning...in my urine c/s it shows e.coli significant......i took nitrofurontoine 100mg last night and after 6 hours of taking that i feel slight pain at kidney ....there was no burning in urine passage but stil i have slight pain in kidneys Context...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. You might be having urinary infection and this is confirmed by presence of E cold bacteria in your urine sample. You have done the right thing by getting urine culture and sensitivity test done and started taking nitrofurantoin since yesterday. This medication acts on the bacteria and should ...
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Question: How many Aleve can a person take in a 24 hour period. I have L4&L5 problems with my back. I have an appointment with a back specialist in 2 weeks, but the pain is severe. I have had 3 injections and none have relieved the pain for more than 3 days! I have Tylenol with codeine, Ultram and Naproxen. Nothing see...
Hello, I have studied your case. You can take maximum 4 alive in 24 hours. Ideally 2 or 3 times is recommended dosage. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may sta...
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Question: Hi My name is satya, I have had clonic tonic seizure thrice in my life, one in 2003,then in 2006 and a month back. I took medications as directed by doctor but it has still not cured. Initially i took eptoin/epicent 100mg. Now i have switched over to a new doctor and he has suggested me Encorte Chrono 500mg. ...
Hi Satya... Thank u for choosing Chat Doctor.... Seizure will be due to many reasons... Will it continue in the future, for how many years everything depends on the diagnosis they have made... For some conditions like infection, due to low sugar level, intracranial lesion etc. seizures will stop occurring once underlyi...
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Question: Good evening, I am suffering from a sore throat and burning in my chest, especially after I eat. I also have a bad case of halitosis. I went to two different dentist who told me that there is nothing wrong with my teeth nor gums to be causing this condition and that I should see my general doctor to find o...
Hello, Bad breath is also known as halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, postnasal Chat Doctor. As you have an acid reflux problem, it can be a cause for bad breath. For this, you can take antacids like Milk of Magnesia and proton pump inhibitors like Omepraz...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with Stage 1a type 3 (clear cell) endometria cancer. I have had a complete hysterectomy (there was only one polyp containing the clear cell cancer and it was removed. Now I am having radiation (irredeum seed) for sessions) Next they are recommending some chemo. As a preventative. Sho...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Many times' cancer cannot be completely treated by surgery alone. That is when a patient is recommended to have chemotherapy and radiation therapy. During surgery, microscopic invasion of the cancer to the surrounding areas might persist and this can cause seeding of the cancer. As a result t...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi, I am 37 years old and for two days I am feeling some heaviness in my upper left chest that is not going away. I am light headed a little bit in the mornings but then it is going away. I have never had any heart problems or m...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, we should definitely rule out heart diseases in your case. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can a...
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Question: I have been sweating a lot lately , even when not exerting myself , today I had my blood pressure taken and it was 150/100 I normally have low blood pressure should I make an appointment with my doctor or just keep taking my blood pressure for a few days first ?
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I would explain that increased sweating is not a common sign of high blood pressure. But it may be related to inflammation or an infection. From the other hand, high blood pressure could also be caused by inflammation or infection. I recommend consulting with your...
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Question: hi Dr., my mom gets regular uti and has knee pain and has mild fewer too, she used to take zinnat and lately she has been hving itching problems because of it. her pus cells-1-2/hpf, her RBC 35-40/hpf n epithelial cells 8-10/hpf, blood +++,no nitrites, no sugar n bacteria + and culture test was clean, pl a...
HelloBlood in urine (hematuria) may be due to UTI, genito-urinary calculus, tumour etc. It is important to exclude tumor etc. due to her age. Up to 5 pus cells in urine is acceptable. She may need clinical evaluation and few investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, renal function tes...
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Question: I mentioned having pain in left rib cage area at dr visit in January. They said get chest xray I had the xray and was told to get CT with contrast of left ribs. We were gone one week between chest xray and being told to get CT scan. I was not in much pain on the trip but when I went to bed at home on 5/3, I f...
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. You are having muscular cause for your chest pain. Since you are having left rib abnormality, this cause muscle pull and muscle damage in certain postures. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercis...
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Question: I would like your opinion on the most basic way to explain what a Hemoglobin A1c level and how it relates to decreased kidney function in a patient would be. I need to explain this to someone (excuse me for not knowing the most PC term) who isnt the sharpest. Context: I would like your opinion on the most ba...
HelloThanks for query. I would try to explain importance of HBA1 c in relation to kidney function. HbA1c is a Glycocelated hemoglobin which is an important tool to measure level of average sugar in blood in last 2 months and is considered to be very important tool to decide whether diabetes is well controlled or not. I...
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