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Question: hi doctor my name is kusum. i have epilepsy . it is complex partial seizurewith automatism. is it a psycharatric disorder. reports me reason ka pata nahi lag paya h.i have problem in dealing with people.i have also a problem in making eye contact with people . please help me. my age is 23. Context: hi doctor...
Hello Museum, Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor. No partial seizures or epilepsy are not psychiatric illnesses. They are neurological in origin. Most accepted opinion on why seizures happen is increased in brain electrical activity. Dealing with the epileptic patient should cover the psychological aspect also, key is ...
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Question: i have discharge that smells like urine leaking and today it is cloudy.. i have a kidney stone 3mm big and a little pain on my right side today the cloudy urine is alarming me and the leaking discharge that smell like urine.. thats not new cloudy urine is Context: i have discharge that smells like urine leak...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some urinary tract infection. It's common in presence of kidney stone. You should go for urine routine and microscopic test and if you have urinary tract infection then you should take antibiotic treatment accordingly. Levofloxacin o...
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Question: Hi im 19 next month and i havent had my wisdom teeth removed yet and id just like to ask you why my mouth is sore around the back of my gums on the left hand side only I ve noticed that my left cheek is swollen and my gums too and just behind my last molar my gum is really tender and there s a little gap betw...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, i would be glad to answer your query, according to the dental history provided by you, I would like you to know that the gap between your tooth and the gums is due to inflammation of the gum tissue that surrounds the tooth, this is either a case of localized periodontitis, where ...
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Question: My 13 year old has had a cough for almost 3 weeks. He has chest congestion and coughs so hard he gets red in the face and ends up almost vomiting. Can coughing that hard be harmful? Should he see a doctor? I had called in but was told without a cough or wheezing i was probably wasting my time and the cough w...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely take him to the pediatrician and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray. Cough for more than 2 weeks, chest congestion, wheezing etc. are commonly seen with lung infection (pneumonia) and br...
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Question: i am 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant. Last night i went to the er with bleeding and was told the baby looked good but the heartbeat was only 82 which they said was not good. I have been really sick, coughing A LOT hard and feeling terrible. Can the coughing cause the bleeding and the lower heart rate?
Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. Cough can cause stress and pressure on the uterus and this exertion can lead to a possible hemophobia separation which may present as external bleeding. If this happens, and if this does not stop, the pregnancy is at risk. The lowered fetal heart rate is...
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Question: My age is 22, I am healthy and weigh around 70 kgs.In the last few weeks , i have a pain at the right side of my chest. I cant feel the pain during early morning, But will be feeling the pain as the day progresses at least thrice a day. Any reason why there is pain?Thanks :)
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. My opinion-In the given situation-You seem to suffer frogger with Acid reflux, the cause of which needs to be verified. For this you need Consults with Physician and Surgeons doctor team. With dietary intake over a day, t...
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Question: Hi I have been having pain in my right side (liver area) I had a blood test last week and now have a letter from my GP to get another test. This test has a LFT again, also Gamma gt and all phos. Would like to know what this means and should I have concern at this stage. Many thanksSteve Context: Hi I have be...
Hi.noted history of abdominal pain and liver concerns. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. It may be of hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree problem, such as liver cysts, gallstones or other gallbladder disease. Diag...
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Question: hi there, im a 26 year old male and i am getting sharp pains in the left hand side of my chest (the centrepoint of the pain is between my nipple and shoulder) the pain isnt constant but is sore when it happens, it started 14 hours ago and am looking for advise on what to do as i dont want to be going to A & E...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. 2. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. 3. Avo...
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Question: hi, so I m 39 weeks as of tomorrow, I m crying for no reason, can t sleep, and would like to know if it would be better or worse for me to try and put myself into labor? I should also mention as horrible as I feel about it I smoke about 1/2 pack a day (which is cut from over full pack) and last OB appointment...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. First I should request you to stop the smoking because it is going to harm your child, your body as well as your psychological problems like depression and anxiety. You are already stressed. From the given symptoms, you are suffering from pre-natal depression. ...
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Question: I have undifferentiated connective tissue disease. I am experiencing a good bit of lower back and flank pain. I was treated for UTI and kidney infection that have since cleared but the pain is continuing. My urologist said it is difficult to determine what is from arthritis and what is from my kidney area....
Welcome to Chat Doctor. People with undifferentiated connective tissue disease are often misdiagnosed or are diagnosed late. I will try to help you as much as possible here. There is a chance that this pain is related to ECTD, but it is pertinent that we rule our other causes of back/flank pain. If the back pain is bec...
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Question: Ive been taking Lithium for 20 years and have developed hand tremmors. I cannot take any other medication for my condition. Can I stop the tremors with acupressure?I take Seroquel when I go to bed. Is there anything I can do with acupressure to stop the stream-of-consciousness thinking to go to sleep?
Hello, Thanks for asking to Chat Doctor. I had gone through the case and found that acupressure is for nerve stimulation. You can take acupressure, it is not harmful. But for thinking process and insomnia go for psychological counseling and meditation with chakra chanting. It will really be helpful for you. It stimulat...
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Question: I am 31 with three children. My youngest is 7 years old. When they were babies i only breastfeed for a short time due to pain cracking and how painful it was. two years ago i was diagnosed with mastitis. took the meds and it seemed to go away for awhile. a few months ago i went to urgent care and was again di...
Dear Miami understand we have a painful breast with discharge. Rightly as we see it is mastitis, but I am afraid the infection has not reduced yet during the treatment. It can be linked to shallow breastfeeding sometimes. Now in such cases we advise for blood test to ascertain raised total counts and ESR, more over let...
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Question: My urine tested positive for Staph. I was seen for Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea with Dehydration. I had an elevated WBC. Should I be concerned? I left the hospital a few days ago and they just called to tell me my urine came back positive for Staph. I have been feeling extremely weak. Does any of this sound ...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Presence of bacteria in urine (Staphylococcus) and a raised WBC count suggests urinary tract infection. I guess you have had urine examination. A culture sensitivity of the urine sample can be done. This test will identify the antibiotic most effective against the bacteria. Symptoms of...
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Question: srinivas chakravarthy:::HI, I am a male, 37 year old, married and working. I have had issues on and off with my work pver the last 11 years. After some analysis, I feel that I am suffering from Passive Aggressive behaviour. Childhood Had an over protective mother (adopted) who ensured that there is no dialogu...
Yes you are right in identifying your problem to some extent. To be accurate, I would call it problem with authority rather than passive-aggressive behavior. In passive aggression, to show aggression towards object of aggression which may be your boss, you actually do your work extensively. You are right in saying that...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here I suffer with indigestion and this is pretty much all the time. I get a really stabbing pain in my back across my left shoulder blade and in the left side of the chest. This is particularly acute if I am propped up in bed. If I lie f...
Dear- I reviewed your question in detail and will give you my medical opinion. Indigestion could have multiples causes including slow digestion, gluten nephropathy, celiac disease or just related to the food that we eat. I understand that you eat healthy, but sometimes vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower can make ...
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Question: I take warfarin due to changed out mitral valve It has always been 13mg/day since 14 years ago when operated on. I have bruising side of my left breast with smallish lump that is little painfull. I had no impact, just played some golf. Mr Barry Any ideas ?
This could potentially be muscle strain with associated inflammation from overuse and or repetitive movement. Alternatively, Warfarin necrosis of the breast is a rare complication yielding similar symptoms (though not identical) however these symptoms usually present days after Warfarin beginning. A white lump sounds t...
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Question: Dear Cardiologist,I have pain in ly chest. The pain comes suddenly. It can come back after a couple of days. A couple of days ago I went to see a doctor, he said that there seems nothing wrong with my heart. What does it mean if the chest pain continues?ps: there is also nothing with my longues.Regards,Zourab
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you have been to the doctor, and he said that your lungs and heart are normal, no need to worry about major diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety related HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can also cause similar kind of left sided chest ...
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Question: my daughter is now 10 she has ADHD and ODD and is on Ritalin and dex. my problem is she constantly steals food from the pantry, fridge, or most recently the freezer not to eat but then hides it through out the house and then denies it. just an hour ago I could smell this god awful rotten food scent and had to...
DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. ADHD and OCD usually comes with impulsive disorders and that is the diagnosis of your child. They don't need to steal, and they seldom use the stolen things, but they do it out of impulse. That is part of Obsessive behavior pattern. If your...
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Question: I have a small hard lump about about 1.5cm above my ankle bone. It is not painful, I do not think it is a ganglion cyst, What can it be ?I am 52yrs old, 1.55m tall, weigh 60kg, have Thal B Minor and Hashimotos Disease. I take the thyroxine and Lipitor daily
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Hard lump above ankle can be due to 1. Desmond cyst 2. Fibroid 3. Asteroid Osceola 4. Lipoma 5. Xanthelesma (cholesterol deposits in skin). Etc. So better to get done 1. Clinical examination of swelling 2. X-ray of affected leg 3. Ultrasound examination of leg. 4. Cholesterol le...
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Question: Hi, i am 30 and usually masturbate, i think i was weak for having full erection but now i am suffering from acute liver failure, yellow eyes and some how yellow skin and itching all ovr the body specially on feets. I ejacuate yellowish semen today and it consists of some sticky particals. Do such semen has mo...
For liver failure, probably some exaggeration is embedded in your mind. Masturbation is not connected with your liver problem.Maybe some LFT (liver function test) will determine the presence of excessive bilirubin in your blood due to hepatitis or bile duct obstruction because of other reasons etc. That causes low mora...
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Question: Hello doctor, afew days about 10 days back ihad pain in my abdomen. Suspecting gastric problem i visited a gastroeterologist. After endoscopy and ultrasound scan of the abdomen were found normal, he suggested a LFTs. My total bilirubin came 2.88 mg/dl. My other para meters were also found to be high. I also h...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Of course, it was jaundice. Jaundice is symptom when you have elevated bilirubin levels and your skin and eyes turn yellowish. Now, question is what was the cause of it. Well, good sign is that this is only transitory jaundice and obviously caused by temporary biliary duct obstruction. Th...
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Question: my son is 7 years old. he is complaining of a headache, sore body, throat pain and he has glassy eyes. He did have a pretty bad fall yesterday. he has a good appetite. his eyes seem sunken or swollen. could this be from the fall or is just a bug?
Thanks for asking. I have gone through your question and I understand your concern. Your son is having headache sore, throat pain, this is due to some infection most probably due to viral infection. So give spy Paracetamol 15 MG per kg per dose. It that can be given for 4 times a day. Give him plenty of fluids and res...
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Question: I have what I believe to be a ringworm since the beginning of July. Its a circle but its huge...a little bigger then a silver dollar. It use to itch and was red...it is no longer red. I started using Lotrim beginning of August and its already September. It is very very dry but doesnt itch anymore....but I wan...
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely Fungal infection Tania corporal (ring worm). It is better to rule out that by showing a dermatologist. If you send a picture of it I can comment on it more. For such cases I advise ointments witChatDoctorbination of antifungal...
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Question: About two weeks ago in baseball practice, I overran a really fast grounder so the ball bounced and smack my lower shin(slightly above my ankle). It swelled alright but died down though there is still a small bump. It feels hard like its part of my bone. Ive been able to walk just fine but when I run I feel sl...
Hi, Good Evening. Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied it in depth and I understood your health concerns.-Treatment-1-I would advise orthopedic surgeon consultation before starting any treatment.2-As you are anxious and as you had the tender hard bump on the shin.3-But by the facts told by you, I don't think ...
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Question: Hi!recently I applied for uk student visa,they required to go through a tb test before arrival. So I went to medical center first they took a chest X-ray but there was a shadow in center of my chest but not on lungs so they asked me to go through a sputum culturing test,but im worrying about that although I h...
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I reviewed facts of your query in context to your health issues and feel concerned about them. My Opinion-In My opinion, in the given situation you seem to suffer from-? Undetected Shadow in lung, which could be due to fungal infection / or could be from old TB /or could...
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Question: Hello! I woke up this morning to find a lump on the tip of my neck under my chin (almost like and Adams apple) it seemed tender and a bit painful if touched or messed with. It almost seemed like I slept wrong. To give some info, I do smoke. But Im young 23yrs old and never had any severe illness. I sometimes ...
Hello this is Chat Doctor. Thanks for the opportunity to help you. The swelling you have described at the tip of the neck which has come overnight can be an abscess cavity due to some boil or fur uncle, or even it can be due to enlarged sub mental group of lymph nodes due to some infection. As you told that you are a s...
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Question: Hi, I wish to employ a cook but his pre employment screen showed a positive widal count for typhoid and negative stool culture. He has had antibiotics for 10days and his repeat widal test is now normal. Can I be assured that he is clear and employ him as a cook or does he need further tests?
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that tidal test is not a confirmatory test there are chances of false positive and negative result. Ty phi dot is very reliable test than tidal you can think for it. Salmonella type bacteria can remain hidden ...
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Question: I hit the top of my knee very hard today. Now the top part of the bone on the knee cap is very sore to the touch. I also have a hard time lifting or bending my knee without a very sharp pain on the knee cap? I ve been icing it but there is no swelling. Any thoughts
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you had a direct hit on top of the knee cap which is the patella bone, you need a thorough musculoskeletal assessment and an x-ray on a safer side. As the pain is sharp in nature it could be either a hairline fracture or the patella tendon injury which needs a th...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with PTSD and major depressive disorder by the VA. I don t get to see my doctor as much but the psychologist. I have frequent episodes of sleep disturbances and to much sleep. Lack of interest in things and no desire to do things. I really try to handle stressful things in life but cant....
Hello, Your symptoms suggest depressive disorder and PTSD. May be PTSD has finally led to depression (when not managed). You should ideally see a psychiatrist and start an antidepressant as psychologist cannot write or donor know right meds. Your doctor should give you sertraline or venlafaxine in daily dose. With the ...
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Question: I had a complete hysterectomy in October.....I am 59.....since January, I have muscle /joint pain in many body parts....sudden pain in my knee lead to a dx of 2 torn menisci.......and surgery in March....as I recover from that my fingers, wrists, hips lower back are aching and I m told arthritis. I have been ...
Hifor joint pains, tylenol can be taken without harm for angioplasty. Do hot fomentation of joints, and you may apply anti-inflammatory gels easily on the joints two three times daily, rubbing it gently. Hysterectomy has nothing to do with this arthralgia, however if ovaries are removed, there can be some hormonal imba...
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Question: MY WIFE S ELDER SISTER IS PSHYCATRIST PATIENT MORE OR LESS SIX YEARS. STILL THE TREATMENT IS GOING ON BUT SHE IS NOT NORMAL. PROBLEM IS AFTER HER FATHER S DEATH. SHE IS TELLING & SHOUTING SOMEBODY IS CALL ME. SOMEBODY IS CRAB ME. BEFORE THREE YEARS SHE WAS SHOUTED LIKE THIS. BUT NOWADAYS SHE DIDN T TAKE HER F...
As you said she is suffering from a mental disorder of chronic nature (6 Years or more) with initial symptoms of Irrelevant talks (Shouting), Auditory hallucination (Hearing voices) and Paranoid ideation (Somebody will crab me). Her condition deteriorated despite psychotropic treatment for last 6 years. Now she is havi...
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Question: Please write your question here Hi doc i have misscarried twice before now am pregnant again n my guns has prescribed susten 200 mg. sent my hubby to buy from a pharmacy they changed it to Duphastone. should I take it or return it n insist on susten? pliz help
Hello,First, do not panic. Sorry to hear about your previous pregnancy losses. The hormone progesterone is a pregnancy-supporting hormone. Austen contains natural micronized progesterone hormone. Your treating doctor has rightly suggested you to use it to support the early pregnancy. Tablet Duphastone contains Dy Chat ...
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Question: Hi! I am a 44 year old male who weighs 140lbs and measures 5 feet two inches.My urine is smelling really strong like ammonia and my teeth are hurting when i take a bite. i wonder if these symptoms added to low grade fever for three night in a row may be related to one bigger problem. Thanks! Context: Hi! I...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. After looking at your symptoms which you wrote I can give you the possible causes of strong smelling urine like ammonia. Urine usually have no smell but if it is having strong smell then these are the possibilities:1. Urinary tract infection as you have...
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Question: hi my name tomy sometime I feel dizziness . when I start dizziness im feel slow and confuse want to go bed and sleep relax when I sleep wake up I feel better but every day I feel and start the same . im cant remember much i meant like i understand people say short cut and can talk to someone that can you give...
Hi thank you for a brief history of you. As you mentioned with dizziness and medicine part. let's come to the last line you mentioned - 100% cure of the illness. Well, there is a saying as you know - prevention is better than cure. So let's begin. It looks like your dizziness is troubling you a lot. For which I will ad...
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Question: I was bit by a dog on my R thigh; it immediately bruised, and swelled; there was a very slight abrasion and minimal puncture; but it is warm, slightly red. I came home and washed it immediately. The owner of the dog says all shots are current; and my tetanus is current. Do I need to see a MD?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were bitten by a dog which has led to wound over the thigh, dog is known to transmit rabies, which is 100 % fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As there is bruise and minimal bleeding from the site, according WHO categorization it is categorized into...
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Question: sir i have a problem my mother have an operation of gall bladder about 1 month ago on 22 sep as she has stones in it . sir the problem is before operation she had some weakness and head roaming problem after operation all ok but now adays she is suffering from head roaming problem as if sumbody has put sum bu...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor The headache and dizziness are not associated with the gall stones or the surgery done for gall stones. It is an isolated problem. What is your mothers age and is she taking any medicine? There are various reasons for headache and dizziness or light headdress. Some of them are as follow...
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Question: Hi and good morning, My Friend is in severe condition at the moment, and what frustrates me is that the doctors who are attending her in ICU cannot give us any final diagnosis about her illness, the 3 doctors have different opinions each time we visit the patient, she is now in the ICU for 12 days...her condi...
Just an update... she is now breathing on her own but still with a help of oxygen support. The doctor said the is still producing a very alarming level of lipids of cholesterol and the plasma exchange will continue, she is also still undergoing a slow process of dialysis to help her kidneys, and her pancreas is still n...
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Question: For the last day or so I am experiencing pain on the left upper part of my chestand back just above my breast level, have had a persistent cough for the last 3 weeks without a cold but coughing up heavy mucous, since yesterday the pain has become increasingly severe and have difficulty breathing, and movement...
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Left sided chest pain should be evaluated for cardiac cause first. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about cardiac cause. You are also having coughing with phlegm and breathing difficult...
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Question: MY LEGS HAVE GONE INTO ACHING SPASMS WITH NO POSITION BEING COMFORTABLE. i AM NOT OVERWEIGHT BUT WORE HIGH SHOES YESTERDAY WHICH WERE COMFORTABLE BUT NEVERTHELESS THE STRAPS ROUND MY FEET WERE TIGHT AS THE AFTERNOON PROGRESSED. i SLEPT WITH MY FEET RAISED BUT HAVENT TAKEN ANY PAIN RELIEF SO FAR, AND THEY FEEL...
Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your suffering, it seems you have developed muscle spasm (cramp). The cramps are caused by hyper excitability of the nerves that stimulate the muscles. Chat Doctor. A simple way to prevent cramp is-1. Warm up and stretch your calf muscles before running stretch your calf...
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Question: h,i have ulcerative colitiies.since 4 years.& i used 2 take Pentasa & solupred 20 mg.i m planning 2 get pregnant .s it safe 2 continue wz corisone or not? & my body have retention water & salt due 2 the treatmant of cortisone .s it safe 2 continue taking hydrochlorothiazide in pregency,plz answer me.thnx.
Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question. It is safe to be pregnant in the setting of a history of ulcerative colitis, but the steroids and HY Chat Doctor. Given that you are not pregnant yet, you absolutely need a pre-conception visit with a high-risk OB or a GI specialist to discuss the proper medicat...
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Question: I am currently on amoxicillan for Lymes disease and was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I exercise regularly and run, but I had to take a couple weeks off due to the symptoms of the lymes. I have been getting back into the working out again the last couple of weeks and tonight I noticed a lump above my be...
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. No it is not a lymph node, lymph nodes will not be felt in that area in the way you are describing.2. Most likely cause is umbilical hernia, which is bulging out when there is an intro abdominal pressure increased.3. If you are my patient, after examination I would have asked for an ultrasoun...
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Question: My fiance has prostate cancer . We just ran his b/w again today and his PSA is down from .77 to .55 in 2 months but his CEA is up to 13.9. The highest it has ever been is when first diagnosed 2 and half years ago; 6.9. After prostatecomy and radiation , it has hovered around 1.9. The last time CEA was run was...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for the query. CEA is a marker for colorectal carcinoma, but also some other conditions can cause its elevation, this is not very specific and this is usually used in following patients with confirmed colorectal carcinoma. This is just slight elevation and i don't think you shou...
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Question: hello sir. recently ive had a heart problem.in ecg report,there are some blockage in heart. write now i m taking alopatChatDoctoredicine. not having pain in heart but while sleeping in night my body specially legs pain too much. m blood pressure z also low. please suggest Context: hello sir. recently ive had...
Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Besides the obvious origins of leg pain, such as bad position or trauma or impact, I would suggest you to explore the vascular side of the problem, to find out whether there is one or not. Do you suffer from various veins (swollen...
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Question: I have a abscess in the gum on my lower right wisdom tooth. The dentist percribed me with both amoxicillin and metronidazole. I am taking them as stated and taking pail killers regularly, yet the pain is getting worse and my gum is getting more swollen and getting reder. My neck is also stiff and I get tingle...
Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. When the tooth is infected it leads to formation of abscess in the apical region in the tooth, and when an abscess is seen in the tooth medicines are the temporary treatment first you get this infection removed whether from root canal treatment or from extraction of the...
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Question: what is elevated c r p noted .ferritin is not good index or iron stores in presence from inflammation illnessiron transferr...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. High CRP level is suggestive of inflammation. In case of inflammation s ferritin is not a good indicator of iron store. You should go for serum iron level. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I hav...
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Question: I took a hard fall from 185lb bar that landed on my thigh just above the knee. 1 week later a hard lump has formed and it is numb to touch and itchy at times. I have not iced it like I should. Is there difference between an hematoma or a blood clot? Not sure what it is.
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Hematoma is collection of blood outside the blood vessels, clot usually refers to blood clot inside vine or artery. Symptoms of hematomas depend upon their location and whether adjacent structures are affected by the inflammation and swelling associated with the bleeding. You may be havin...
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Question: hi doctor im priyanka and had been diagnosed with PCOD and i was under medication for it i go my periods on 7th of October and on 18th i had done the follicular study in which my right side of the ovary was 10 mm and my gynecologist asked to do a follicular study again on 24th of October what should be done n...
Hi Priyanka, Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Chances of pregnancy cannot be predicted right now, you need to have follow-up scans, if the follicle grows well and reaches the dominant size, then injection Chat Doctor can be given for the ovulation to occur. Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied...
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Question: I had Dengue about 5 months back. During the period I had severe myalgia. Now I played cricket after about 5 months and I had similar kind of pain in the muscles which has lasted for about 7 days now. The pain reminded me of Dengue muscle pain. Does it happen like that Context: I had Dengue about 5 months ba...
Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorI have read and understood your query hope this will help you. Dengue fever is caused by DENGUE VIRUS transmitted through bite of mosquito ANDES EGYPT. July to Oct are the months in which the disease has peak incidence. The virus has got 3 subtypes. Once affected by a typical subtype of t...
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Question: i get a rapid heart beat that i can feel pulsating throughout my body. it is such a hard beating that it feels like it is actually moving me with each beat. i begin to get dizzy and think that i might faint. it started with my first pregnancy, which i think put extra strain on my heart- that caused me to be...
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms are not related to any cardiac disorder. Anxiety or high blood pressure could be the cause of this symptomatology. Have you measured your blood pressure during these episodes? I would al...
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Question: My partner and I are trying to conceive. We started 2 months ago. My periods are always regular, and the first month we tried, my period came 10 days early, negative PT. After that period we were trying again, we have sex regularly 3-4 times per week, and did this unprotected all last month, however my period...
Hello, You have to do unprotected sex around ovulation time for highest possibility of pregnancy in regular period and not the whole month. Use ovulation prediction kit (OVP) for timing of ovulation and prepare for those days. Actually ovulation occurs approx 14 days prior to due date of period and have to sex 3-5 days...
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Question: per my MRI s that have been taken within the last 1 year, from my tail bone to the base of my skull there is not (ONE)vertibray that isn,t affectived by something in my back that is degenerting in my back. In the insurance I have to take through my former employer, (GENERAL MOTORS) our planted closed in 2008....
I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. These widespread changes are degenerative chronic changes which have happened over many years. So reversing them is unfortunately not possible. What is aimed is pain control and physical therapy to stop progression. Pain control is achieved through over the...
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Question: Hi can u pls tell me 12 year old high wbc Wbc 15.9 Neut 11.4 Mono 2.1 Looking at these results would u think bad infection or glandular fever or something more like cancer. He is being sent for more tests to check for glandular fever but he was born with immune problem and had a BMT for 11 years ago. Thanks ...
Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through regarding high WBC count in blood in a child. I can understand your concern. Dear, your doctor is right to send your son for more tests to check for glandular fever , as he already has history of immune problem & had BMT. It is a usual thing to be done to just repeat the blo...
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Question: hi, im a 27 year old male and i was lifting some heavy concrete and swinging a sledgehammer at my job...i felt a lil back pain that day just really tired......i woke in the morning and and my upper butt tailbone area hurt so bad i could barely get outta bed... its been 4 days now and its still hurting..its wh...
Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.come advice you to take hot water fermentation with proper rest. You can take anti-inflammatory dose which will take down your pain. If still the pain is more than consult an orthopedics doctor who is advice you to get x-ray done to rule out any underlying probl...
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Question: Hi! I just had a dental filling, a root canal and an extraction 5 days ago. My problem was, the dimple on my left cheek (where the dental procedures was done) is no longer visible. Is it because of the anesthesia or nerve damage? My cheek has a little swelling as of now and i am still taking an antibiotic . I...
HelloYour dental history says you had a dental filling, root canal and extraction. It is very common to have swelling after extraction and sometimes after root canal treatment. The swelling will gradually reduce. The dimple is not visible because of swelling, (there would be fluid filled within the spaces in cheek whic...
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Question: I was a girl friend with whom relation broke up in the inception of 2011 which gave me intolerable pain and later in May 2012 suddenly my father died so i can not bear this mental stress so i need a suggestion to forget those painful events. on the other hand i am so emotional although i am 26 years old despi...
Hall Thanks for your query. You have broken your relation with your girlfriend and lost your father. These things have hurt you much and have landed you in depression. Please do not neglect your illness just thinking it to be an emotional factor. Pl consult some psychiatrist and start the medicines. If neglected it may...
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Question: Hi I am on day number five of recovering from (Stomach Flu), I have had the runs really bad, and now it has stopped with meds from the Dr, but I have only drank water and ate crackers, what can I now eat, im scared, and my heart is fluttering a little, I type slow sorry. ro Context: Hi I am on day number fiv...
Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. We suggest following diet in case of Acute Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu):1. Soft bland diet2. More of liquids3. Curd4. Soup and Khichidi5. Pulses. More important here is to see if stomach flu is infec...
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Question: Hi, I m 30 yrs old lady, trying to conceive...I went thru ovulation study..Result is :- endometrium 11mm..left ovary 33mm and right ovary 36 mm was the last measurement. Doctor told me its turned into cyst n i hv to take medicine for 10 days after that my mensus will start like regular one..medicine of 10 tab...
Hi, If you have natural ovulation and patent tubes with no male factor defect, you can try for natural conception provided you follow certain precautions like having intercourse on at least alternate days during the fertile period and not washing soon after, lying flat for at least half-an-hour if you have an anteverte...
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Question: hi,I am age 51 , nonsmoker, with hypothyroidism.exercise 4x/week, I found a 2cm mass under my right clavicle. Had MRI- undetermined if its a lipoma. ..so i am having an ultrasound on Friday. Already saw my endo last week and he thought lipoma. Interestingly, my cholesterol last year was 190 and now its 298! ...
Hi dear thanks for query on ChatDoctorLIPOMA IS A UNIVERSAL TUMOR. It can grow anywhere in the body. Firstly get an FNAC of the swelling done. Based on report if it comes as lipoma and with your ultrasound and MRI report you can know the extension of the lipoma and get it removed after consultation with the surgeon. Li...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... i am 5 weeks prengant and just got results my bloods came back abnormal from the liver test i had a stillborn baby 2 years ago in January could this happen again and can my bloods return to normal again
Most likely you had obstetric homeostasis in previous pregnancy. It is notorious for causing damage to the baby and is characterized by maternal severe itching and abnormal liver tests. In few cases, it can recur in next pregnancy. But usually it happens in late pregnancy. SO, you need to have observation on symptoms l...
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Question: hi iam Rupali , plz suggest me sunscreen lotion, mou...er & cream , bcoz my complextion become very much dark. my skin is very senci. in all weather i am not cofortable & my skin is mix like just oily & just dry , so plz suggest me which sunscreen lotion, mou...er & cream i can use in summer, rains & winter ....
My DearWelcome to Chat Doctor ! I have noted your details and concerns and hope that following measures will prove very useful to you as most of the patients that I see with similar complaints:1 Your details indicate that your skin is sensitive to sunlight.2 Physical protection from sunlight is considered to be the bes...
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Question: My mom has been sick for months. She started losing weight and at Dr found her blood oxygen was 88% while up and walking. She then developed SEVERE abdominal pain only at night, then food (meat) would make her vomit. The Dr finally removed gallbladder a week ago. The problem has not gone away. She has no appe...
Hi. The only diseases where there is pain in the abdomen can be a few::Acid Malaria-called so for abdominal presentation of malaria. There is severe pain in abdomen mainly at night. Please discuss this with Her treating Doctor, go for tests of blood particularly for malaria by slide method and by antigen tests. Empiric...
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Question: I have been experiencing some of the same symptoms as Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. I think thats what it was called. Can adults have this? It says it usually only appears in children. For the past year to year and a half, I keep waking up with a severe pain in my tongue. My tongue will also be stiff and hard...
Hello, Your symptoms looks like a seizure only, and it can cause biting of tongue along with stiffness and pain. As the symptoms are recurring frequently, therefore you should consult a Euro physician and get evaluated. You can be advised an MRI Scan to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms. Further, investigations ...
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Question: I am 41 male, my weight is almost 125 kg. I am using blood pressure medicine. recently i saw my SGPT levels increased but other liver enzimes like bilurubin are normal but on high side. I repeated the same test 8 months ago, where Doc suggested to do Hepatisis test. All Hep tests were also clear.Please tell m...
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. This is moderately elevated SGPT. It can mean nothing but also can be due to liver disorder. Its elevation is common found in many disorders must most usually is alcoholic, viral, autoimmune or toxic liver damage. The most common liver disorders are fatty liver which can be found in healt...
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Question: I have numbness on left side of face and fingers that comes and goes. No pain. This started when I returned home from Disney world. Could there be some nerve trauma from a couple of the wild rides? I did feel a bit beat up! Sometimes it comes on we I sense a bowel movement coming.
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. TIA (transient ischemic attacks) ore seizures can not be excluded either. I would like to know your age and past medical history. Do you suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes? What about the thyroid gland? Coming to this point, I would rec...
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Question: hi i have genital warts and i just got this cream called imiquimod 5% cream. Well i put it on some warts on the back of my penis and it rubbed against my balls. Well now my balls feel all irritated. Its really red and looks like its oozy. What should i do?
Hello, As you are already diagnosed as genital warts, I will advise you to continue use of Imoquimod 5% cream. Keep it at that place for 6 to 8 hours and after that wash properly. If scrotal area is involved, then I will advise you to use cotton gauze pieces after consultation. You have to use continuously this cream u...
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Question: My husband is 59 years old and yesterday while working outside on a project, he had an overwhelming feeling of wellness. He said it felt like a rush, a little dizzy and almost like he was young again. He had no head ache or pain. Then later when I came home we came inside and his chest was tight he said but s...
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related. I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical examination, some lab blood tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, thyroid hormone levels, fas...
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Question: I swallowed about a teaspoon of Natural Dentist Berry Blast mouthwash and now my stomach and head hurt. I have problems with anxiety so when I m anxious it also makes my stomach and head hurt. I also feel dizzy, which anxiety does to me. Do you think the effects are from my anxiety or from the mouthwash?
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. You have a pre-existing history of headache and stomach ache which increases on anxiety. A teaspoonful of mouth wash will not cause any problems as they are diluted and safe enough, even though one accidentally Chat Doctor. So stop worrying. Your problems are due to...
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Question: I have a cut on my frenulum and there s like a greeny white sort of substance coming from my penis. It s been about a week and it s starting to sting when I pee, I m getting a little worried now can you please give me advice on how to heal it or if this is even normal? Thank you
Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short: This is not normal, you have an infectionExplanation: Frenulum can tear following rough sex/masturbation or by other reasons. Greenish white discharge suggest infection. It takes time to heal especially frenulum tear. So, I would like to suggest you to visit a doctor, a...
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Question: Since I was 15, I have been in a dreamlike state, which I feared to be Depersonalisation disorder. I am 29 now and this feeling has not gone away, even for a moment, in the last 14 years. I have done more searching and found this thing called Oneirophrenia. I am aware that I have sugar problems and need to ge...
Oneirophrenia is a clinical diagnosis that your doctor makes after reviewing your history. It is a diagnosis that is now RARELY made. You should consult a psychiatrist who will evaluate you in detail. Chat Doctor. Depending on your complaints and history, the doctor may or may not order some tests. You say that you h...
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Question: For the last 4 weeks I have been suffering with abdominal pain. It is aggravated by eating pretty much all food so I am not eating a lot which is very draining and making me very tired. I feel very bloated and the inside of my stomach feels bruised. The pain is generally in my upper stomach but spreads to the...
Hello, I have gone through your query and understood your concern. In my opinion, the symptoms you mentioned above indicative of peptic ulcer disease and area could be near lower one third of your stomach. If you were my patient, I would suggest you to take Tablet Nero 40 mg for 2 weeks, and it should be effective. But...
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Question: I am used to have opium. Unfortunately, I am short of it resulting acute body ache. Alternatively, I am looking for Kamini Vridawan Ras either from Multani or Baidwan phrarmas. Could you please advise if there might be any side effects by using these tablets Context: I am used to have opium. Unfortunately, I...
*1. Since it too contains opium, thus although is an alternative to regular opium but is habit-forming and expensive too and since from this year Government has banned giving required quota to Adityanath/Multan thus is officially unavailable in market, but can be found with some other company mainly Rex of U.P. Pharma ...
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Question: few clacific shadow seen in right apex sir i was infected in TB few years ago dr had been to take medicine for 9 months but i had taken only for one month and than left in current two months i have fever on and off mostly in evening so give me suggestion i am very anxious about my health Context: few clacif...
Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. For how long you're suffering from it? Any other associated problem? Like diabetes or hypertension? Any history of TB in past or exposure to TB? Are u having fever? Any other lymph node swelling...
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Question: I had my gallbladder out on June 30th of this year, I still have the same pain from right under my rib cage to my hip area over to my belly button, along with feeling nauesea. I had a ultrasound done a couple days ago and they found a cyst that they say is a simple cyst. Will this cause the pain that I m havi...
Hi.noted history of cholecystectomy, current experience of abdominal pain and cystic findings on ultrasound. May I ask where specifically is the cyst located? Is it in the liver area? Post-operative pain/discomfort usually occurs, even after several years of surgery, but the pain is tolerable and spontaneously resolvin...
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Question: I wanna know if I can take hydrocodone and Imodium together. I believe my doctor said I could but Im just double checking. I have pain from my surgery two weeks ago so I need to take those pills but at the same time I have really bad diarrhea as well. Please let me know Context: I wanna know if I can take hy...
Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this pain and diarrhea that you have reported. The reason why it is not advised to take these too Chat Doctor. However, because you are having diarrhea, it will be okay to take Imodium to stop the frequent stools. What is the cause of this diarrhea? ...
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Question: HiI have auto immune hepatitis , Ive had it for a few years now and I was wondering does it cause mouth ulcers ? I seems to get them quite a lot and always in the same place my bottom and top lips I brush my teeth after every meal especially if Ive eaten something sugary and I always use listerine mouth wash...
Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. As you are mentioning that you are infected with hepatitis, then it can be possible that ulcers which you are mentioning can be caused because of this only as hepatitis causes ulcers on the lip which is called as herpes labials, and this is recurrent also. It will be be...
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Question: I was bitten by a black widow about 2 weeks ago on my forarm. The bite swelled up and I have a bruise about 3 inch radius around th bite. The bruise is still pretty big and the spot where the spider bit me is sore and has a hard lump. But the bump area did not bruise. How long does it take to heal? Is th...
Hi, In general, the bruise you're mentioning is a localized reaction to the toxins of the bite. It should be resolved itself in a few days time.However, be a little cautious about it, sometimes secondary localized infection can occur at the site. If you feel something like the bruise is containing pus or is leaking liq...
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Question: my daughter she is having nodules in her neck for the past 3 weeks consulted doctor gave her antibiotic but still not reduced but meanwhile another one appeared near the earlier one today we are going for the blood test will it be cured with medicine or i should go for a surgery Context: my daughter she is h...
Hi, Whether these nodules will require surgery or will go off with medical treatment depends on the diagnosis. Lymph nodes enlargement may be primary (with the disease involving the nodes itself) or secondary (reactive in response to disease somewhere else). Symptoms you mentioned here points towards reactive cause, th...
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Question: I felt strange and weak,my left leg went numb, and I knew I was going down so I sat on the floor. I got up off the floor after 10mins and saw ble spots so sat down for another 5mins. I have had vertigo attracks but my legs have never gone numb. I have a heart blockage, had a by pass when I was 42, I am now 58...
Hello, Your symptoms could be related to low blood pressure or peripheral arthropathy. For this reason, I recommend to closely monitor your blood pressure values and performing a Doppler ultrasound of your leg vessels. In the meantime, I would recommend having some rest and taking plenty of water to stay well HY Chat ...
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Question: Hi, my 6 years old daughter just recovered from a fever, flu. She was alright in the morning and having her porridge as per normal. But after a milk feed in the night, she suddenly vomit 7-8 times until yellowish liquid is vomited out. Recently, she has been complaining of tummyache and soon after it will be ...
The symptoms you had mentioned are mostly due to some sort of viral infection. For treatment, you can give your daughter some antibiotic like syrup IFIC or syrup oflox-oz after expert advice along with syrup Cyclops or nimol-plus for fever, lethargy and stomach ache. You can give her syrup vomiting or syrup onset for n...
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Question: My 3 month old just had a grayish coloured clay like poop is this normal? She was breastfed but has been on a Hypoallergenic formula for 1.5 weeks and the poos at first were more greeny yellow but seedy and large amounts..this was a smaller poo but looked like playdough
It can be normal, but please get her stool examined to check if she is passing stercobilin or not. This is a by-product of bile that is secreted by the liver into the gut. Presence of stercobilin in stool means that she is fine and there is no blockage in her bile system. I said this because pale stools and presence of...
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Question: Hello, I m a 36 year old woman. I ve had episodes of dizziness for over a year. When ever I get one of these episodes I also get rapid heart palpatations; feels like someone is squeezing my heart. I workout every day and even teach indoor cycling so as far as staying active; I feel I m good about that. For th...
The palpitation is worth pursuing. An EKG in the office rarely catches the problem. I usually recommend a long term monitor to try and catch the abnormal rhythm and tie it to the symptoms that you feel. There are also tools that allow you to record your rhythm with the telephone. If a monitor finds nothing, you may wan...
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Question: I am a 35yr old female. recently I went in for a scope to see why I have acid reflux, I ended up getting a second scope and a colonoscopy. They found a 2 inch polyp that was not cancer, but said it couldnt be any closer. It was also sent off to get a second opinion that I am waiting on. I also have had a tumo...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Chemotherapy is given only in the presence of existing or pre-existent cancer in the body. It cannot be used as a general treatment to eradicate all cancer cells even before they occur. These chemotherapy medicines are strong and focused to work against rapidly multiplying and proliferating c...
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Question: Trying to find what could be wrong with my eight year old son. These are his symptoms: 6+month symptoms Recurring nose infection/bleeds goes away only with topical antibiotics Acid reflux (was on prescription 6mo prior now infrequent 2-3x mo treated tums) 3+ month symptoms Headache- usually @evenings 3-4x wk ...
Hi, If MRI brain turned out to be normal then medical cause is unlikely, a metabolic profile can be done for degenerative brain disease and Wilson disease, but it still has findings on MRI. Psychiatric consultation is also a good option because it will help in both ways. Recurrent nose infection and bleed are recent sy...
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Question: Hi, I have a 17 month old baby girl and has amoebaisis, i was the one who took her stool to the laboratory and found out that she has amoeba. her pedia gave her metronidazole and nifuroxazide to be taken for 5days. id like to know what else i can do to help her. Context: Hi, I have a 17 month old baby girl a...
Welcome to the ChatDoctorSince your daughter is already getting treated well for amoebas, I would recommend you the measures to prevent any further such episodes. Screen other members of your family for carriers of amoebas because any carriers in family can be constant source of reinfections. Amebiasis is prevented by ...
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Question: my brother had a echo test 6 months ago and it was 40%, this morning he had the same test and it was between 15 and 20 %. he is to have his right foot removed tomorrow. He is diabetic and does have heart problems. What are is risk facture for this operation?
Hi, thanks for your question. Amputations in diabetics are quite commonly performed, mainly for limbs that are dangerous (severely infected), or functionless. Regarding your concern about the risk of the operation, the risks can be divided into short and long term complications. Short term:1. Bleeding, which can be avo...
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Question: Hi recently I have been having severe headaches only when I m tense and particularly when masturbating, could this be caused by my recent poor sleeping habits, I do have one side of head bigger than other on the back and am worried of a tumour or something like that, I have no history of cancer in the family ...
Hello dear, Masturbation is a normal phenomenon, and does not have any side effect on body or mind, unless you get addicted to it. Since you are feeling that masturbation is interfering with your normal functioning, you can try out the following measures:1. Improve your social life by spending more time with friends an...
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Question: I am 6 weeks pregnant. I followed the directions for stouffers lasagna to keep the plastic film on until the last 10 minutes, but after the first 10 minutes I realized the smell of plastic in the apartment. I took off the film and put foil over it instead and opened the doors/window. Does this type of plastic...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. A general guideline that is useful about pregnancy is to think of it as if regarding certain products fumes and other accidental exposures, if it doesn't harm you, it will not harm the baby. If you ventilated the area, and you did not have any symptoms of headache dizziness or bl...
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Question: Hi Dr. Rakesh, I use to masturbate from long time. I got married 2 years back. How ever I found that when I ejaculate it is not coming by pressure if I masturbate regularly. But I I masturbate after 4 to 5 days, my semen ejaculate by pressure . Please suggest me how can I increase my pressure of my ejaculatio...
HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. It is usual to have less volume in ejaculation if you frequently masturbate. For increasing it you should take more water and proteinaceous food. You should have proper exercise also. Weight exercises will be helpful for increasing testosterone and th...
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Question: Hi,the last few weeks i hav been really tired ,weakness,even sometimes shortness of breath.i did a blood test and my doctor prescibe me with ferrous fumarate.i been diagnose in d past with rhematic fever too the last few weeks i feel my heart really beating like a heart race is it normal??
Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that palpitation or rapid heart rate is the common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia for which you were prescribed with Ferrous Fumarate. But you are prone to develop Rheumatic Heart Disease as in the past you were diagnosed wi...
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Question: Hi i have shooting pain in my lower buttocks right side..also moves to the top side of my right leg and down to feet at times and mostly to my knee caps..what to do to stop this pain i am a CNA and need to relieve this pain everyday constantily Thank You Dee Dee Context: Hi i have shooting pain in my lower b...
Hello, As this sounds like a degenerative disc disease. Needs an MRI of the lumbar spine to check the soft tissue changes. Take up the McKenzie maneuver position and centralize the pain. Find this McKenzie maneuver online. Post which use hot water fermentation to reduce the muscle spasm. As the pain reduces with days t...
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Question: I had a root canal in February and my jaw hinge was sobad it cracks and pops feels like my jaw is got tmj I wen t to dentist twice both dentists said I grind gave me night guard pain is sort of gone now I have rash around my face and numbness around my chin and pain in gum line on that side still cant open m...
Thanks for your query, you have multiple issues.basically you have TMJ disorder that can be treated by the night guard and proximal tablets.if the pain doesn't reduce then you have to take an MRI and can go for joint lavage with saline(amniocentesis)....the pain in the gum line could be because of the gum infection get...
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Question: My wife is suffering from Head Reeling for last couple of weeks. She has done an MRI Scan for head and everything seems to be perfect in the MRI. She has used the medicines precribed by the doctor but still not use. Because of Head reeling, she is becoming weak day by day. FYI: Last week she has undergone the...
Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Since, you haven't mentioned the age of patient as this is very important. Since you mentioned in your query that head reeling from many weeks, it means she is suffering these symptoms before kidney stone removal surgery (laser). Now you are complaining that she is goi...
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Question: Good morning .I am a general practitioner and my wife is on sevista 60 mg twice a week for 1month followed by once per week for 3 months now for DUB at perimenopausal age of 53 yrs.Next weekly dose due on next thursday. Today she is having pain over left illiac fossa since last 1/2 hour. Should I advice her t...
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of your wife. As she is under medication and now having pain in the Iliad fossa, she needs a thorough clinical examination. Also stopping the medicine for time being will be good. Also post examination may be an x-ray or an ultrasonography may be needed to see the possible ...
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Question: My 2 year old son has been up all night crying about stomach pains. He started with them around midnight. At about 5 am he began vomiting a milky white watery fluid on and off. I have given him some child s paracetamol, but it s doesn t seems to have helped him. He also has a temperature and is lethargic + mo...
Hi...this could be stomach flu which is starting, and he might start to have diarrhea too. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron as prescribed by your pediatrician (It is a prescription Chat Doctor. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bili...
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Question: I have a persistant cough that started over a week ago in India. We stayed in a musty/modly hotel room. I had a fever for 3 days. I am now back in the states, still coughing and congested. My mucus is brown, green and sometimes bloody - especially in the morning and evening. I get flashes of sweat and my slee...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are having recent travel history, we should definitely rule out lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis for your symptoms (cough and hemoptysis - bloody sputum). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of re...
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Question: age-32 years,Height-5.8 inchesDear sir,Around 15 years ago, I inserted a thick long needle in my penis, After a certain point it stops, when I try to insert it more, suddenly blood is flowing of my penis continuously. when I hold penis tight for 15 minutes then it stops flowing. There is no problem for 2 year...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Whatever the injury must have cause two years earlier, must have cured at that time itself. Now whatever you are feeling could be psychological issues. Regarding the liquid flow, you should consult a urologist, if you think it is really that way. Urinary incont...
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Question: I am 28 yrs old, married since 5 yrs. Recently me and my hubby planned to have baby. My first day of periods was on the 26th Jan 2010. We had sex on 9th - 14th every day. Now i have tenderness in the breast, heartburn, dizziness, tiredness, sudden sweating, a chill feeling, i feel like just sitting down, toda...
Hallow Dear, Since your menstrual cycle is of 28 days, you had menses on 26th January, the period between 9th and 14th February is a highly fertile period for you. The egg release (ovulation) happens 14 days prior to next expected period. The egg has life of 24 hours while the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence, you...
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Question: I m trying to get answers. I had surgery 10yrs ago for trigeminal neuralgia 3 days after discharge I developed menningingitis and was back in the hospital. I don t remember much of the experience, after the lumbar pucture, I passed out in the ct scanner with a temp of 106. I did recover And went back to work....
Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. Your current may occur due to following in given hierarchy:-Memory loss due to damage to brain/neurons-Organic anxiety/depressive disorder-Vitamin deficiency-Combination of above problemsExcept from the first possibility, you will get benefit from the treatment after evaluation by psychia...
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Question: hello doctor, im doing masturbation for the past 12 years (since my starting of my puberty), im unable to stop/distract myself even i handled various measures. Due to this, i started to bunk classes both in school as well as college time, and im unable to chat with the opposite gender, i get ego, misunderstan...
Hello welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Masturbation is safe and pleasure giving procedure. In your case you are having excess masturbation habit and so you are not interested in study. Social anxiety, fatigue also can be because of over masturbation. I suggest you to st...
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Question: I started to workout for the first time in a while yesterday doing the elliptical machine and about 10 mins into my workout my bottom teeth started hurting. It got so bad that i had to stop my workout. The pain was a combination of sensitivity and throbbing pain. It has been 12 hours since then and they are s...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The tooth pain and your work-out is not related to each other, it might be a co incidence that tooth pain has started while you are doing exercise. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. The pain can be because of the tooth infection, ...
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