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Question: Over the past four years, Ive had a painless, flesh-colored growth on my uvula. It has continued to grow (now approx 6 cm long x 2 1/2 cm wide, but PCP & ENT arent concerned. Today I noticed a small, flat, round, black spot on the growth. What could this be? Im a former smoker. Thank you.
Hello.read through your query.Accordingly, I feel it can be a hypertrophy(excessive growth of the tissue there). It can be due to constant irritation or can be due to the smoking. Since it is painless and not disturbing you while swallowing it is not to be worried of. If it starts growing more in size(faster than befor...
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Question: i am 25 years old femaleam married 3 yrs before and have a kidmy problem is that my hubby is seemed to be always tensed in his job matters and whenever i feel like having a goo time he doesnt feel like soso how can i solve it can u give me some tips i am 25 years old female,am married 3 yrs before and have a ...
Hello Ash You both need to have a conversation with equal interest to resolve this issue. Try to understand and be part of his problem. Do share your feelings with your hubby. You might suggest him to do some deep breathing (Panama) exercises and relaxation techniques like music meditation for about 20 min a day to eas...
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Question: I got stung by a wasp 4 days ago and had an allergic reaction. I was stung on the hand and my hand, arm and eye swelled up (no trouble breathing or swelling of tongue) also had some hives. Days 3 & 4 I have had a horrible headache and pain and stiffness in my neck. Is this an after reaction from the wasp stin...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Wasp stings are common, especially during the summer months when people are outside for prolonged periods. Wasp stings can be uncomfortable, but most people recover quickly and without complications. The majority of people without sting allergies will show only minor symptoms during and a...
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Question: I had a serious accident two years ago which involved traumatic brain injury , many injuries and my treatment required a tracheostomy for over 5 months. After removing tracheostomy tube I started having very strong cough and my throat is constantly itching. I was hoping that this condition will disappear afte...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Long term tracheostomy does cause certain adverse effects and minor complications. These may include traumatic (inflammation over the trachea) and narrowing of the trachea. Your symptoms could also be related to infections of the upper respiratory tracts, either by a bacteria or vi...
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Question: Good evening Sir,I am a 62 year old male. I had angioplasty around 7 years back. I have no problems now, except for BP 130/100. I am taking Telma 80 morning and Amlopress 5, Atorva 10 and Clavix AS 150 evening all once a day. My triglycerides are 222 and LDL is 80, HDL is 32. My doctor told me to add Embeta X...
Hello, yes the medication you are taking is perfect, now going to the changes. 1) Plavix A contains two medication aspirin and clopidogrel. As only one of them is needed as blood thinner your doctor changes to esprit which contains only aspirin. JUSTIFIED2) Em beta. Since your pressure are on Bowland high (diastolic 1...
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Question: My Dad had quadruple bypass surgery with an aortic valve replacement 14 months ago. He is now dealing with pleural effusions in his left lung. First time the Dr. drained 1500ccs of fluid approximately two months ago. Today the Dr. tried to drain fluid again but the fluid has become a jell-like consistency ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely send investigations of pleural fluid to get some diagnosis. So get done pleural fluid protein, sugar, routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity report. He might be having tubercular effusion or emphysema (bac...
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Question: Hello, 28 y/o Cucasian male. Married, Very Healthy, Loyal/Monogamous. Intercourse frequency with wife (of course) is average to 10 to 18 times monthly. Sometimes more. I ve recently experienced an ejaculation with absolutely no semen suspension. Instead, just very gelatinous, white sperm (similar to the textu...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Water is the base of semen. About 90 percent of semen is water. Semen quantity decreases, and it becomes more viscous due to lack of water in the body, due to advance of age, due to frequent sexual practices, lack of affection a...
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Question: Hi, I m a 27 y/o Caucasian male. I have trouble with memories creeping in, and if I m not fond of these memories even if its unwaranted I get the overwhelming urge to shake violently if I m alone. If I m around people they manifest with eye clinching and then rolling them up or to the side until the urge pass...
Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. Your repetitive movements and thought process appear to compulsive behavior to decrease anxiety related to obsession. Obsession and compulsion are seen in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Pseudo seizure is not apparent from your history. OCD is a type of anxiety disorder and frequentl...
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Question: i want in to this place witch is stupid of me, it was an abandoned place and had asbestos around as I found out by notices, I did where a dust mask that I found, it was in a packet so it was a new dust mask, I was there only about and hour, but I do feel a little un conforming pain in the bottom of my chest?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. This much short exposure with asbestos does not cause any symptoms or damage. You need to have months and years of exposure for prolonged period to get damage. So no need to worry about this exposure. Your chest pain might be muscular only. But better to get done ECG and Chest x...
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Question: For gall bladder surgery how much money is needed ........ Can anyone say this ... Context: For gall bladder surgery how much money is needed ........ Can anyone say this ...
Hello;Thanks for your query. The cost of surgery depends upon the city, hospital and the class in which you get admitted during the time of surgery. So the best person to give you the idea regarding the expenses will be the operating surgeon. First decide on the hospital and the doctor under whom you are going to get a...
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Question: I have taken several different brands of at home pregnancy tests. All of the blue ones (EPT, Equate, Clearblue) keep coming back with a faint blue line. The pink ones (first response, dollar tree) keep coming back COMPLETELY blank. I even splurged and bought a digital test because it supposedly will give a pr...
Thanks for consulting us at the best healthcare portal. I am glad to assist you as your consultant today. It is all ambitious situation, and it sometimes happens with the home self testing kits. Added to this is the time elapsed for conception. My suggestion to you is to go for a Laboratory Pregnancy test. With that la...
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Question: I think i have a sciatic nerve injury....i have a sharp pain that started off as only hurting when I would move my hips forward. The pain I felt started from the upper right buttox area down to the upper right calf. After a couple weeks, it was just pain in my calf. Now, I feel the pain back in my buttox area...
Hello, This should not be a sciatic nerve injury. Sciatic nerve injury is generally felt as tingling or numbness in lower limb which is either continuous or appear with movement of leg. To me, it looks as hamstring strain, which occurred due to exercises. I will advise you following for relief:- If possible then take r...
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Question: Hi, my name I Zarina. For almost 2 weeks I have big rushes through out of my body, very itchy and same time is painfull. My lips an eyes were swollen.today I felt short of breath and itchy and pain on my head area. I feel anxious and nervous, and my menstrual ends 2 days ago but today I had blood again. I fee...
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. The rashes you are talking about seem to be allergic as they are itching and involving mucous membrane and almost whole of the body. You should be allergic to somet...
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Question: i have a little red bump looks like a regular bump ,but it has a lil white on the tip of it i also have a little scab on my arm &i do mean little from me bursting a bump i itch mainly at night my husband says its all in my mind doctor help me please ????
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some sebaceous cyst, infected cystic lesion or abscess formation. You should go for examination. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatm...
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Question: FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE DIZZINESS AND MINOR TREMBLING WHEN SUGAR INTAKE OF ABOUT 2-3 NORMAL CANDY BARS OR WSHEN CONSUMUNG ANY AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL FROM A HALF A SHOT ON UP. I HAVE PTSD FROM COMBAT AND HAD ONE GRAND MAL SEIZURE ABOUT 2002. SOME MEMORY PROBLEMS LATELY BUT AM 73 YEARS 4 MONTHS N...
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms (dizziness and trembling) after sugar intake could be related to glucose intolerance. Anyway, PTSD could also influence in this clinical situation. Coming to this point, considering also your past seizures, I would recommend performing some test: - fasting glucose and HbA1C...
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Question: I ve had problems with hemorrhoids for several years. This week I got a large external hemorrhoid that has been very painful. I have been using over the counter creams to treat it. Today It started bleeding, the bleeding its bad, but enough to leave spotting in my under wear. Is this normal or something that ...
Hi, Usually all external hemorrhoids are painful because pain receptors are presented only outer part of anal canal while internal canal hemorrhoids are painless. In external hemorrhoids you can manage pain with local anesthetic cream and stool softer, but you have to maintain your stool soft. When your stool became ha...
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Question: I was bitten by my dog on Friday in the back. 2 punctures and some scratches. I cleaned the wound out well with lots of soap and water for 5 minutes and bandaged it. Did not get it treated-our local ER is questionable at best. Anyway, today the skin surrounding the punctures is red in about a 4 mm radius ...
HI, I have read your query & understand your question. * Actually dog bite wound is likely to be infected fast considering dogs habitat/ habit of eating anything & every thing that is available & also lick all the objects on ground. So inspire of the good health, * Management of dog bite demands - immediate cleaning o...
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Question: Hi my son is of 2.5 yrs. He is having high fever from night. It is currently 4 AM. Last time he ate was at 10pm. At home I have Crocin Oral Suspension. Also he his half sleep, so trying to give Crocin might annoy him and he can puke it. Can i give him crocin? Do I need to feed him something before giving Croc...
Hi... Coming to your queries one by one - 1. You can safely give Cronin - 5ml. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.2. You can give Cronin on empty stomach too.3...
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Question: I recently had a spell the evening after I had a tooth extracted and did not eat much. I felt week, dizzy, was pale and sweaty. My wife says I lost consciousness. After some food I felt fine and the EMTs did not take me to the hospital. Was this low blood sugar? I am not diabetic.Thanks
Hello, As per your query, you have symptoms of dizziness and excessive sweating after tooth extraction which seems to be due to dental phobia and sudden lowering of blood pressure and sometimes sugar level as well. I would suggest you to stay relaxed as much as possible. Chat Doctor. Visit oral physician once if symp...
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Question: well my mother in law has cancer and has under went several weeks of radiation everyday then chemo also once a week . her last chemo and radiation treatment ended last week , but she has had diarreah everyday since. she cant seem to keep anything in her stomache. she also has pain swallowing. i was wondering ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes chemotherapy is known to cause diarrhea. The common reasons are1. Alteration of bacterial flora of gut.2. Gastrointestinal infection. Along with the cancerous cells, chemotherapeutic agents also damage normal bacterial flora in gut. This can cause diarrhea. Chemotherapy make...
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Question: Hi .. Doctor! i am 19 years old guy . i am addicted to masterbation . I use to do this almost 3 times in a week. I am doing this from last four years of my life . Now i want to quit this because my health is being down day by day . I am so weak . I want my healthy life back . so please suggest me something to...
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in frequent masturbation since 4 years and now worried about your general health which you attribute it to be due to masturbation.First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reas...
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Question: Hi, I need help with a problem, Im 16 years old but I suffer every night from terrible nightmares, and I shake with fear at night, and even some times during the day. I always feel like theres someone in my house watching me or waiting to harm me. This is all really confusing to me, I think I have paranoia, w...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are aware of paranoia, are you? If the description you are projecting here is true to the best of your knowledge, you definitely have paranoia. But, there is another way of seeing this. For a person who feels that he may hav...
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Question: there is a small blood clot on my foreskin (from 2 months). i met a skin doctor and he gave me fucidin H cream to apply. It has been 4 days and there is no change in the clot. What shall i do next? i believe i got this blood clot when i took treatments for Sinusitis and was on some antibiotics. I have discont...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Small blood clot on the skin never requires any treatment. It will go away with its own. This fact was known to your doctor so they have given you fusion H cream. It is an antibiotic cream...
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Question: I have acute pain In the back of my neck. My arm and shoulder also aches. I have been to the doctors and have ibuprofen 800 gm but I am still in pain. I went to a chiropractor yesterday ans she said I would be better in a couple of days. Now my mouth feels strange with my lips feeln slightly swollen. I have n...
Hithank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As mentioned by your symptoms and the history, I can understand that you tried all, and it still pains. So I will recommend taking physical therapy. As it is non-invasive, and also it will help regain the strength in the...
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Question: good morning sir, I am suffering from lower abdomen pain for the last one year. Basically i am from andaman. Because of acute medical facilities here the problem was not so far identified. At my effort, knowing my condition, i started browsing the internet keeping in view of my symptoms. I suspect of endometr...
Hi Siva Mary. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of lower abdominal pain for the last 1 year. I know Andaman has low facilities. Pain in the lower abdomen 10 days prior to menstrual periods and the chronic nature suggests you need the Following:Diagnostic Laparoscopy under the care of a Gynecologist and a Laparo...
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Question: i m 25 years old and got maried before one and half year before bt stil nt conciving and hav taken many ovulation coures my tubes test is fine and now taking cerophene in dis cycle wat r the reason and what should i do plz help me my weight is 55 kg and height is 5 2 Context: i m 25 years old and got maried ...
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. The prescribed medicine contains clomiphrne which simulate ovaries to produce follicles. I would advise doing your husband s report, semen analysis. As it also should be normal to conceive naturally. If both reports are normal and still not getting success t...
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Question: Hi I am 28 years old I really damage my penis and now I am very worry about it. Last year I did an exercise to enlarge my penis one day I hold my penis head tightly and pulled forcibly . I have still erection but my penis head is cold and when my penis is soft I pump like the end of peeing ,but I can t see an...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. There is nothing abnormal. You have not damaged the shaft. Damaged shaft never get erection. So if you are getting erection after manipulation. You will not have any problem with the tissu...
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Question: I was punched in my left cheek about 6 weeks ago. Most of the swelling has gone down except I have a bean sized lump in my cheek & the crease that use to go from my nose to outter lip now goes out more to a dimple on the outside of my cheek where the lump is. Will this go away in time? Is the lump a blood clo...
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that due getting lunched on cheek there has been soft tissue injury leading to inflammation of the tissues well as ruptured blood vessels leading to Hematoma formation. Swelling is due to Hematom...
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Question: Sometime time back I had a sensation in lowe abdomen both sides. After few days, I had left testicle mild pain later part of day. It was not severe but enough to get one disturbed and zeroing the concentration in the office. This pain stopped gradually after 2-3 days. The same started in right testicle and va...
Hello, It is good to know that you are tested negative for varicocele. But since you continue to have pain you should get Urinalysis(R/E & C/S), USG (for testicles & scrotal sacs), an examination for the secretions of the prostrate done. If you are sexually active & have/had multiple partners you should get STD tests d...
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Question: I had a Renal Scan done which said that on my right kidney I have 35% Perfusion and 44% perfusion. mild Cortical thinning or scaring in the mid lateral kidney. Now I am just waiting to get another test done, a cystogram. I have been having pain for some time now. I also have stones that are hight up in my kid...
You have not mentioned if you have an obstruction due to the stones. Most likely you are having it along with infection. What are the findings of urine routine and culture tests. The cortical thinning and scarring you mentioned is due to Chronic Pyelonephritis which is a result of persistent or recurrent infection of u...
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Question: I am 5 weeks and 2 days pregnant, apart from breast tenderness/ pain, urination (i generally drink lot of water), have no other symptoms. Had a miscarriage last year and very worried with no symptoms whether I am ok or not. I had a hard stool today but after an hour had a soft stool again, which hadnt happene...
Hello, I can understand your apprehension given your past history. It is always not necessary to feel all the symptoms of pregnancy. If the hormone levels are well maintained and the sonogram shows good fetal cardiac activity and fetal growth, you need not worry. You need to take adequate rest, healthy diet, avoid stre...
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Question: Before some day ago on Monday I have pain in my chaste than I go hospital and check to Dr. he say for ECG & Xray after found that report I will go and checked him. Dr. say I am all right, he say the reason of the pain is some tension taken by me. Now after that day I have realise little-little pain in my chas...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about heart and lung diseases as your ECG and chest x-ray are normal. Sometimes undiagnosed stress, anxiety can also cause similar kind of chest pain. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alrig...
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Question: When i wake of a morning my teeth and inside of my mouth are coated with plaque i am assuming. I floss and use a Sonicare toothbrush, go to the dentist every quarter and have no gum disease or cavities, I have porcelain fillings. What is causing this large amount of plaque? Does this mean my arteries could ha...
Hi, Thanks for posting the query, No this does not mean that your arteries are having plague, I would like to tell you that plague is a sticky substance which is formed in our mouth due to food particles, saliva present in the mouth this substance gets tenaciously adherent to the tooth surface and fixed prosthesis, I w...
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Question: This is Day 8 of running a fever ranges from 99.6-102.2. I have horrible body aches, my lymph nodes are sensitive to the touch and I am extremely exhuasted. I have chills multiple times throughout the day which causes even more discomfort in my body. When I take a deep breath I have horrible sharp pains that ...
Hello, Fever has certain obvious reasons like infection, and it can be due to bacteria and virus, parasites. Here in your case you have given the history of some abscess, and it is being Chat Doctor. It means that some bacterial infection is there that might have caused the abscess and Staphylococcus can be the organi...
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Question: We have a lovely daughter of the heart who is 40 and lives with us now. We are now partnering with her concerning her bipolar and schizophrenia disorders. We are learning to be a family together. We need to know more about this partnership. We are in our 60 s with a great deal of responsibility already. We ne...
Hi, I had gone through your query. Schizophrenia is the most debilitating disorder in psychiatry. In most of the cases require lifelong medication. Only medication does not help. Social and family support is must. Compliance to treatment. Regular follow up to doctor. And most important rehabilitation. Rehabilitation/ v...
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Question: I been having stomach problems for over 2 years now and nobody can find a reason. I have PCOS...and I think it is linked to that. The past month I been having Charlie Horse cramps on the bottom right side of my stomach. They only last a few minutes but Im worried. Context: I been having stomach problems for ...
Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As pod polycystic ovarian disease does not cause stomach problem. Stomach problem or cramping on right side of abdomen happen to empty stomach or after meal?since How long it occurs? These clarification helps me better in diagnosing. AlthougChatDoctorplaints mi...
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Question: I just found out I have osteoporosis- is there any natural way to reverse this? I heard that Chinese people have less osteo than americans, and they don t eat dairy, per se- so I am hesitant to take calcium magnesium since it may be the other part of the bone making collegen that may need to be boosted. ?? Lu...
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Natural way to fight osteoporosis is regular physical exercises as stress given to bone is main deriving force to get physical strength. So you need to do regular physical exercises and need sufficient calcium and vitamin D3 to strengthe...
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Question: hello, i am a female 21 years old i have been having terrible back pain lately on the right side middle of my back. i hurts when i try to swallow food or drink any liquids. i havent lift anything heavy at all. what could this be?? im so confused, and it hurts so bad
Hello, Thanks for your query. I suggest you to follow the below-mentioned measures to reduce your back pain-- Usually 1-2 days of bed rest will calm severe back pain. Do not stay off your feet for longer, though.- Avoid lifting weights as it imparts more strain on your back-Change your daily activities so that you avoi...
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Question: i have flesh colored what look like swollen bumps on the head of my penis. They are not very big or terribly noticeable. I feel like i have to pee a lot. I have slight burning/discomfort only on the head area of my penis. It does not burn when I pee. I have no discharges. Other then that everything looks norm...
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to yeast infection. But if you have unprotected sex with risky partner then you should run STD tests to rule out those. If you were my patient with yeast infection then I would suggest using fluconazole ointment for lo...
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Question: Hello, my name is Vugar. I am suffering from bad breath over two years now and my doctor had told me that i have yeast infection and sinus infection. Now my girlfriend has started having bad breath. Do you think this could be a result of contagiousness or? Can candida be contagious? Please help. I also have m...
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that, yes candida is contagious infection. But candida usually occurs in persons whose immune system is suffered like HIV, Diabetes, Prolonged antibiotic treatment. I advise that you and your girlfriend should test for HIV. You can ta...
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Question: I have been masturbating since about the age of 14, I am now 24. For the last couple of years, I have felt various negative symptoms but hadnt started to relate them to masturbation until this past year or so. These include but arent necessarily limited to: constant fatigue, insomnia, hair loss, muscle sore...
Hi, Thanks for writing in.1. Masturbation is a safe sexual behavior when done in limit. The average man masturbates 2 to 3 times in a week. It should not be done more than once daily.2. Like any sexual activity some people might get addicted to masturbation. This leads to added stress and anxiety causing palpitation. F...
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Question: whiples operation on 1/3/11(findings: The distal stomach, bileduct, head of pancreas and proximal jejunum were removed. No obvious metastatsis in lymph node or liver were noted)Histopathology: (Periampullary) Adenocarcinoma, Moderately differentiatedwhat treatement now Context: whiples operation on 1/3/11(fi...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. You are having adenocarcinoma. You are not having lymphatic spread as lymph nodes are negative for malignancy. The best treatment is surgical removal (Whipple s operation) and post-operative chemotherapy. Since you already had Whipple s operation, better to undergo post-operativ...
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Question: I treat my feet all the time for athletes feet. The nails on both big toes are very weak and there is not much to them. This week I have been at the beach and the first day both big toe nails turned an orange color as well as 4 of the 8 other toes. What might his be related to?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and the symptoms are suggesting me that you are having fungal infection of the toes, which is called as Tina fungus. Which requires vigorous treatment to prevent recurrence. For fungal infection of the toenails I would suggest you to follow1. Keep they are Chat Doctor. Oral Fl...
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Question: my dad has cancer of the blood his fbc is 7 he is been given 3 pints of blood and a bag of paltlets he also has a very bad water infection which he is having treatment for we have been told he is really ill but is there a chance he can pull through this or not Context: my dad has cancer of the blood his fb...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Life expectancy in blood cancer patient depends on type of blood cancer whether it is acute leukemia or chronic leukemia, stage of cancer and percentage of blast cell as well as treatment. Please send me his complete blood count report and periph...
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Question: I had root canal treatment 3 weeks ago and since cannot eat without pain and aching in my jaw and also the side of my face is numb. I went to see the dentist a week ago and he said it was nothing to do with the root canal and if persists he will have to refer me???? I am going back to see him tomorrow but ne...
Which tooth was operated ? Was it the last molar in the lower jaw ? Though root canal doesn't have any effect on jaw, a variety of other factors may be causing your problem. Contact of needle to a nerve trunk may cause numbness. Relax, it will take time but is self-healing. For e.g. opening your jaw too wide, infection...
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Question: My duaghter is 8 years old and her tongue is stuck to the bottom of her mouth. I think its refered to as tongue tied . She is batling to pronounce th an t sounds and she cant really stick her tongue far out. Is corective surgery possible and is it risky in any way?
Hello, I can understand your concern. Tongue tie is a condition present in many infants since birth. To correct the situation, surgery is advised and is necessary. She might also have to go for speech therapy after the surgery is complete. There are no big risks involved in the procedure and the procedure is done by ei...
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Question: My husband has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer within the last 3 weeks. He had Gleeson of 9, 45% of his biopsies came back cancerous, and he had a PSA of 18. He is scheduled for a prostectomy the first week in June. He is currently being treated with hormone therapy. He has been complaining recently ...
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor ;Hormone therapies for prostate cancer can cause some side effects because they reduce the levels of male hormones in the body.Some problems seen in your husband can be attributed to hormonal therapy. It is very common to feel tired and body ache due to these Chat Doctor. Another common sid...
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Question: Hello sir I would like to ask you about my husband.he is 30 years old..he had tb two times and now he recovered after taking medicines but a scar has remained in his lungs..will that scar remain forever? Will that scar have effect on his life span? can he do exercise?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about this scar lesions in lungs. All lung infections including tuberculosis heal after treatment. They heal mostly by following three mechanism. 1. Fibrosis (most common) 2. Calcification. 3. Rarely Complete resolution. So this fi...
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Question: Did a panoramic, found I have to have oral surgery because I have a wisdom tooth that is infected and should come out. The dentist told me I have nodules on my jawbone behind my wisdom teeth. The bottom two. What is this and should I be concerned?Thank you,Michelle
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. As per your complaint nodules over the jawbone can be due to overgrowth of jawbone leading to Mandibular Torus formation. They are generally harmless and does not cause and problems. But first you need to get it confirmed that what is the nature and cause of the nodule formation. In case if ...
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Question: I have a rash which I have had for 2 years now first they said it was shingles, then I was hospitalized and they did some biospy and said I have klebsiella and I had a pic line and Invance tx for 2 weeks. This rash is relentless and itches to high heavens. I am taking Atarax which does nothing for it and I ha...
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that you should do culture and sensitivity report from the lesion in renowned laboratory in your area. Take the report and then go to doctor, take treatment accordingly. If it is Klebsiella pneumonia it will b...
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Question: Hi, Myself Boopathi, i am 25 years old. I have facial hair growth problem. I have mustache like single line and beard like spanish beard. But in my family my brother who is 3 years elder than me has good and Dark Mustache and beard also. kindly give me your suggestion to make my mustache and beard thicker. Th...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears that you might be having deficiency of vitamin A, hemoglobin, and proteins etc. which are most important for hair growth. I advise you to consult a dermatologist, for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to ...
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Question: I am 40 yrs,my L F T Test result showing that my sgpt and sgot 107 and 130.2 or three pegs alcohol consuming twice in a week,I am consult a physician and he prescribe to take Levolin S capsules morning and night for three months.Is there any side effects for this Context: I am 40 yrs,my L F T Test result sho...
HelloIncreased SGPT indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. It may be due to alcohol intake in your case.GOT is non-specific, and it increases in many conditions. You may need few more investigations like lipid profile,...
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Question: My mother has bile duct cancer distal . She is 79 and weak. She is 51 and 125 lbs. Blood thinner has left her weak. H and h ? Is low but no blood transfusion needed. Chemotherapy starts Wednesday but I want the doctor to let us know if its just not worth going through the process if she simply will get sick t...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to know the complete details of your mother and the staging of disease. Unfortunately a cancer of distal bile duct usually progresses and very rarely can a patient make a recovery. In most cases the survival can be extended for 2 years, and it is really difficult to predict co...
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Question: Good evening doctor I have dark patches under my armpits and between my thighs specially during summer when I sweat. I ve been using Ketoderm gel and pevaryl emulsion from time to time. The patches diminish but they come back after a certain time. Someone advised me to take terbifin tablets. Can i take them b...
Hi Anne.thanks for your query you suspect fungal infection happening repeatedly, it is important to do a scraping and culture to confirm the diagnosis and know the exact type of fungus. Terbinafine is not effective on all types. Although not common, it might cause diarrhea, stomach upset, or temporary change or loss of...
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Question: I am almost 30 yrs old and weigh about 155. Where I live we are infested with buffalo gnats and have gotten many bites which are horrible to deal with. A couple days ago I had a pain in the back of my head at the bottom of the skull and thought I had received another bite but found that there was a small bu...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is possible that area that was bitten has been infection. This can sometimes occur with areas with itchy bites, bacteria can be introduced into the skin. Infection can result in the formation of a painful lesion such as an abscess. It may be best to have the area looked at by your do...
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Question: I don t know where to begin, it feels so overwhelming to be talking to someone about what I m going through. I know I need to make an appointment with a doctor, but fear and lack of finances hold me back. I experience extreme lows in regards to my mood and often find myself crying over the least little thing....
My friend, you just have described every typical symptoms of a person suffering from depression. Depression is a syn Chat Doctor. It results in decreased energy, increased navigability, lack of interest, decrease urge for social interaction. The person finds no pleasure in any activities that he used to enjoy much pre...
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Question: hi i have my very close relative who just got a report from the doctor saying that he has a shoulder cancer..i just wanted to know if it is very serious or its nothin to worry and also if u could give me some tips of how to take care of it while getting treatments...like what food to eat what not to eat kind ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Any cancer is serious. Shoulder cancer is also serious condition, if not treated it will spread in other parts of body. Treatment depends on type and stage of shoulder cancer. Surgical removal followed by chemotherapy is the treatment of choice f...
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Question: what do you mean by mild parenchymal disease and what is the treatment. is it malignant or can be curei am 55 years of age and have diabetes. my father and mother died of old age i wonder where did i get this sickness. i have no child and i am a widow with no job and helpless Context: what do you mean by mil...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Parenchymal infiltrates on chest x-ray are seen mostly with pneumonia (lung infection) and tuberculosis. Lung cancer is less likely to cause such parenchymal infiltrates. So no need to worry much for lung cancer. You are also having diabetes, so in...
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Question: I am 36 next month and had an ectopic in feb of this year ( surgery , but tube saved). I also miscarried at 5 weeks ( just a couple of days ago). I have a ten year old daughter from previous relationship. Is my body trying to tell me that I m too old for another pregnancy. Should I try ivf ?
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the problem in your case is maintained of pregnancy but not formation of embryo. Usually IVF is suggested to those who are not able to conceive naturally. But in your case the pregnancy occurred naturally both of the times, but first one got terminated due to ectopic...
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Question: Hi, Regards. My son is 6 years old and radiologically diagnosed as mild enlarged Adenoid. Problem is that when he sleeps, suddenly he wakes up from sleep with coughing followed by sign of choking of saliva in his throat for a while. It is happening almost every night for last 2 weeks.I am very much worried ab...
Hello, I can understand your concern. Adenoids are lymphoid tissues that all fetuses have but as soon as the child Chat Doctor. If it persists like it has in your son, it causes problems like sleep apnea, breathing problems, snoring, breathing from mouth, teeth development abnormalities etc. In such case, where adenoi...
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Question: My right Butt cheek hurts after i sit for a period of time and then it s hard to get up and walk. It hurts down my right side of my leg, causing me to lip. I can t sleep on either of my sides because of pain, have to sleep on my back all night. Can you tell me what might be wrong?
Hi, Causes of pain in the buttocks range from temporary annoyances, such as bursitis, bruising, performs syn Chat Doctor. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please get it done X-ray pelvic joint, MRI spine, nerve conduction study. Use cold and warm compression, physical therapy, NSAIDs treatm...
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Question: i am 28 years old, 6.5m and 73kg. i have being diagonise on genital infections lately. i have a fleshy growth on the upper part of my anus, which normally appear and disappears on its own. sometimes i notice some sore around that area too. the growth and sore is cause me pains though not much. what is the ca...
Hi, Dear,Good Morning. Thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor Clinic. I studied your query in depth. I am concerned about the worries you have. In my opinion, you have LGV with anal fleshy recurring sore lump. Treatment-a-Hygienic care of the part, b-Treatment with ER surgeon-for anal fleshy lump, which recurs off and ...
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Question: Hello, Im having occasional chest pain (EKG normal), pain in my knees, a lump on the right side of my neck (not on a nymph but close the jugular), the lump does not have borders. Oh a slight rash on my lower extremeties. These symptoms come and go. Im 35, 106 lbs, and last physical blood work was normal. Con...
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your chest pain is of non-cardiac origin. It may be due to muscular pain or acidity. You should take analgesic and antacids accordingly. You lump may be due to lymph node or some cystic lesion. Furthermore, you should go for fine needle aspira...
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Question: I m a bit concerned with me taking labetalol anti-hypertensive at an early age 39 due to hypertension. It s genetics. I try to eat healthy and exercise regularly but I guess i really need the medication to control it. My pressure goes up t0 145/75. I have no problem with my diastolic pressure. It s well-contr...
Hi, I did review your concern. Labetalol is a safe Chat Doctor. I would recommend you to consult your obstetrician if you are planning to get pregnant. There should not be any pressure related problems for conceiving apart from the risk of Pregnancy related Hypertension which can be nicely managed with great antihyper...
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Question: I need to figure out the type of allergy Im having, started with rash all over the scalp, a few days later down behind the ears, again a few days later It go extended to the face so the face and ears were swelling and now it is still on the face, neck and chest. Im afraid its going to reach the chest and tigh...
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Since the rashes are spreading, and you have not mentioned its appearance and associated symptoms, it should be evaluated for the cause. Usually skin rashes does not affect systemic if it is due to dermal problem. If any systemic association or the rashes appeared due to systemic probl...
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Question: I have been under a lot of intense emotional stress for the past two years, and just lately Ive been having these unusual fluttery, chilling feeling in my chest that actually keep me from resting, or sleeping very much at all. There is no pain, what so ever, just a weird sensation. What could this possibly b...
Hi, From what you have mentioned, you are under some form of stress and the symptoms that you are experiencing are highly likely to be due to anxiety. Anxiety often leads to weird sensations and this seems to be on of them. I would suggest that you consult a psychiatrist for complete evaluation of your problems. Treatm...
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Question: I am curious to know why after 2 years of not having sex...I had sex a week ago and it was protected....but why am I still bloated from a week ago and I did have a bad yeast infection earlier this year but I don t think it ever cleared up too well....could this be a bad sign and I don t think I would be pregn...
Hi, Since I have gone through your history, but still I would like to know that how did you come to know that you have got yeast infection? , do you have white discharge coming from vagina? If yes, you may need proper antibiotic course (metro or azithromycin) and pessary and get checked by Gynecologist. As you had prot...
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Question: I am 6 weeks pregnant. Mild intermittent asthmatic. I have a cold for a week. Had coughed up some mucus the first 5 days. Last two days the cough is unproductive and somewhat persistent. i have a 99 fever and am having to use my inhaler every 4 hours round the clock. which is uncharacteristic with a cold. Co...
Hello, You may be suffering from lower respiratory tract infection. You have to avoid cool Chat Doctor. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. If symptoms don't improve, it is better to consult your physician rather than prescribing medicine online. He will examine how severe it...
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Question: My boyfriend began having stomach problems in 2007. The first time I took him to the emergency room they said it was a virus little did we know that 3 years later and countless visits to the ER would we still be getting the same diagnosis. He has had an endoscopy, XRays, CAT scans, blood tests all showing n...
Hi there, Its possible his symptoms could be due to his gallbladder, especially if he has pain after eating. Sometimes CT scan doesn't pick up on stones in the gallbladder. I'd recommend he have an ultrasound to look at his gallbladder, which is a quick and non-invasive test. Other rare causes of abdominal pain and h...
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Question: Hi, My husbands sperm count is around 12 million cells only (he is aged 37 years); Initially i have bicornuate uterus; Hystography done to me, now the stem is removed and more space available for my baby, if i am conceived; is there any possibility without going to IVF, can i get conceived; Context: Hi, My h...
Hi, I think you can try 3 cycles of GUI. In this, you will be given some medicines for growth of your follicles. Your follicles' growth will be monitored by repeated scan and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, injection will be given to rupture the follicles. GUI will be done the next day. In this, semen o...
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Question: I had an mri in feb which showed at L3/4 mild flacet flaval hypertrophy with no traversing or exit root compression and at L4/5 moderate facet flaval hypertrophy with a shallow, broad based disc bulge anteriorly and little narrowing of the left lateral recess with slight displacement of the traversing L5 root...
Hallo dear friend, thanks for writing to ChatDoctori have studied your case what is your age? This is you first episode or repeatedly having same problem is there any weakness in your lower limb or upper limb you need methylcobalamine, muscle relaxant with analgesic take rest,, hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting wei...
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Question: I experience respiratory distress symptoms (SOB, decreased O2, voice changes) when I am exposed to perfumes and a few other strong oders and flying dust/dirt. What could this be a symptoms of?I am 37 years old, weigh 145, and have no hx of asthma or any other respiratory issues.
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted when you exposed to particular substance like dust or perfume feeling some resp problems.... You might have allergic inflammation to that allergen.... Try to avoid contact with allergen like dust, perfume etc. .. Take antihistamines Chat Doctor. . If needed prophylactically...
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Question: I am 16 years old. I have recently gone through depression treatment. But for the past few months I have been craving human blood. My boyfriend is a skateboarding and he gets hurt. So when he bleeds he allows me to drink it. I dont want to stop. But I just dont know what is wrong with me. Context: I am 16 ye...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about your "craving for human blood". You have mentioned that you have recently undergone psychiatric treatment, and it is possible that your present symptoms could pep art of your previous psychiatric problem that is still unr...
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Question: Hello Doctor, My brother aged 57 had swelling over the chest wall since 4 months, no pain. CTscan chest;Soft tissue swelling over anterior chest. Biopsy diagnosis ;Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma | Which is the best treatment for Lymphoma? Wheather Amway products like Perselienium-E[Tablets], Protein powder an...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First let me clear you about his disease. He is having diffuse large cell lymphoma. It is very rapidly growing and life-threatening cancer. For accurate staging, PET scan is needed. So first consult oncologist and get done PET scan and determine st...
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Question: Hello, I am a 27 year old female, and 7 weeks pregnant. Last Monday, I went for an ultra-sound to listen to my babys heartbeat; the Doctor could not hear it, so she asked me to go and get some blood work done to check my ChatDoctor levels. A nurse from her office called back today and said that my ChatDocto...
Hallow Dear, I do empathize your situation. Absence of heart sounds even at ultrasonography and Chat Doctor. Please repeat the ultrasonography for confirmation of the diagnosis. You will have to get admitted in the hospital for termination of the pregnancy if the intrauterine fetal death is confirmed. Please do not de...
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Question: Hi,i am 28 yrs old, I am married,my wife has children,I was five yrs ago in a relationship i was 19 yrs old and we didnt use protection she was 18 yrs old and that relationship no baby it lasted 3 yrs after that i stayed single..I just months ago found out i have a nine yr old son. From some girl i had a sex...
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Infertility can be due to many causes, like problems in semen, or disturbances in ovulation, tubal function or uterine environment. Both the partners need to undergo investigations to find out the reason for giving appropriate further management. I wou...
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Question: My 10 month old baby has bright red inflamed gums. His top four teeth have broken through but are not completely out yet. It has been several weeks. He has had a fever of 101.3 the last few days with no other symptoms. Could it be in an infection in his gums?
Hello, I can understand your concern. When teeth erupt in an infants mouth, the gums appear sore and inflamed. Till the tootChatDoctorpletely erupts into the oral cavity, seeing the red inflamed gums is normal and should not be worried about. However, if it takes more than a week now on to erupt completely into the ora...
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Question: I rolled my left foot playing basketball I jumped and landed on someones foot and rolled mine its been a couple of days the swelling has gone down alot but I still can t bend it the way I filled it I can walk on it but I can t make any cuts or moves on the foot there is a spot on the left foot that is buldgin...
Hello, As you have a foot injury and now difficulty in making any kind of normal movements like - plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, version and inversion I would advise you to take up an x-ray first or an MRI. MRI is far better than x-ray to rule out any ligament injury. Usually, ankle ligament injuries are common in spo...
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Question: I am diabetic. I have been having sever pain in my chest and under left ribs. I have seen a doctor. He has ruled out the heart. He has sent me to therapy for a dislocated sternum. It has not helped at all. He gave me pain meds and a neuropathy med. it does not seem to be getting better. This has been going on...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Diabetic patients are at increased risk of lung Infection like pneumonia or pleural effusion or tuberculosis. And all these cause rib pain, chest pain etc. So better to get done chest x-ray to rule out all these causes. If chest x-ray is normal tha...
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Question: I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe 2 weeks ago, I have canker sores and tooth pain and pains all over my mouth and tongue could this be a reaction to my birth control pills. My dentist put me on ammoxicillin but this is not getting better. I thought it was a tooth but the pain is just getting worse thru my whole...
Hello, Additional bleeding and some inflammation may be a response to your new medication. Overall sensitivity may accompany this reaction. For this I recommend warm saltwater rinses and continue practicing good oral hygiene. Keep well HY Chat Doctor. Make your doctor aware of these symptoms. If improvement does not o...
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Question: hi i have been told that i have thyroid issues and lately my arms and hands fall asleep while I am sleeping... Context: hi i have been told that i have thyroid issues and lately my arms and hands fall asleep while I am sleeping...
Hi Rosemary, welcome to Chat Doctor, Please check your thyroid hormones levels... i.e.: blood tests for T3, T4, TSH. Also, please have an ultrasound scan of your thyroid. These are routine tests and can pinpoint any trouble with the thyroid. Please get back to me after these tests are done. Also consult a good endocrin...
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Question: Hi I am having spinal tb treatment. After having treatment my legs feel heavy and slowly my movement loss. My doctor told me there is pressure on spinal due to abcesses. It s 1 month but still I am in bed rest and my condition is my legs are not moving. Just want to ask why my legs are feeling heavy day by da...
Probably there is spinal cord compression due to tubercular pathology of the spine and early decompression may be indicated. Sometimes it takes almost 2-3 months for pathology to reduce and thus swelling near nerve tissues gradually subside with rest, immobilization, Chat Doctor. But in case, the muscle power goes on ...
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Question: hi i was pricked by lancet with a patient , i dont know if she is infected with hep c, but im worried, i got my serelogy test after 3 months and its negative repeated after e4 and half months and its still negative, should i still continue to be worried, after the incident happen i did washed my finger and tr...
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that as you got tested for Hepatitis C at 3 and 4 month which is negative, and so there is no point of worry to you. Its good you have washed the hand and bad you have press the finger to wipe the blood. I wil...
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Question: Doctor My child 6.5 years oil had a fall in his school 40 hours ago and a bump on his forehead, after 6 hours later from hitting time, the swollen spread near to eyes and nose. He is normal, no vomiting or no no abnormality shows. Have any risk or have I need to consult a neurologist? Please answer.
Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As it is already 40 hours, and if no history of loss of consciousness/severe headache/nausea/vomiting/ Chat Doctor. But, as the swelling is spreading, this is to be treated with anti-inflammatory agents and antibiotics to prevent further progress and secondary infection. Your d...
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Question: I had unprotected sex the day after my period stopped. I am on birth control but missed a pill this month so I took the morning after pill the morning after we had sex....The guy also claimed he did not cum inside me... What are the chances of me getting pregnant Context: I had unprotected sex the day after ...
Hi dear as you people had sex on first day of your periods then there are very, very fewer chances of becoming pregnant as it's the safest period.plus ejaculation has not gone inside that also points that no pregnancy.however if you miss the periods for 7-10 days get the Urinary pregnancy test done and check it.USG is ...
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Question: Last year a my doctor said I had lyme but was puzzled as I had lyme in previous years but the antibody did not show. That was the third time I had lyme. I am not feeling symptoms of extreme tirednes shortness of breath. This happened at the same time every year. What else could this be. Context: Last year a ...
Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! Lymes disease is caused by spirochete Cordelia burgdoferi by bite of ix odes tick. It can cause localized and systemic infection and serological and tests like PCR are needed to document its evidence. What is your title? Your recurrence may be repeated exposure to ticks or delayed ...
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Question: Every now and then I get a moment of extreme pain that stops me in my tracks, like a major muscle spasm, sometimes in my upper body area, lasting maybe 30 seconds or more before disappearing completely. I am a 67 year old female who is overweight and out of shape. What are these mini attacks ?
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As per your age and history, it appears more of a sodium imbalance leading to sudden spasm of the muscles in the upper body all of a sudden. Doing regular light exercises for 30 minutes for upper body and lower body will help improve the electrolyte imbalance and re...
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Question: Dear Doctor, I have two more cases for my wifes parents and they are as follows:1. Mother in Law, she is around 53 years old. Last 3-4 months she is having problem in her mouth mainly in her tongue/front side of the tongue. She cant eat anything. When eating she feels like something burning effect on the end ...
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you are asking about mother-in-law, burning sensation on tongue don't worry, it can't Bede to inflammation on tongue or decapitation of papilla you do you can apply Ointment McCoppin or Colonel three times daily on tongue for one week ...
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Question: I am 16 year old girl. Doctors have examined me done LFT with two readings of alkaline phosphate as 98 & 130. done EUS, US & MRI. findings are multiple calculi in my gallbladder. largest one measuring 1.4*1.4 cm. what precautions can i take and what procedure can be carried out further. as such doctors have r...
Hello there! Thank you for asking. If gallbladder has stones the things we need to worry about is if it involves nearby bile duct and dilates the common bile duct and adds to the yellowish discoloration of the skin(jaundice). Also, the pancreatic profiles Serum amylase lipases amylase to lipase ratios. Alkaline phosph...
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Question: COULD ST. JOHN S WORT CAUSE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD THINNING? I TAKE THE RECOMMENDED 300MG 2 TO 3 TIMES PER DAY. I BELIEVE I HAVE MINOR DEPRESSION AND FIND IT DIFFICULT NOT TO BE ON IT. NOW I AM WONDERING IF IT WOULD BE BETTER TO SWITCH TO A LOW DOSE OF PROZAC? WOULD THE SIDE EFFECTS AND INTERACTIONS OF...
Hello, What I will advise for now is please stop everything and meet up your cardiologist. First thing to understand that bleeding doesn't stop of happens when there is low platelet counts. And having such fatally worse situation its better not to try out anything without a proper guidance. Medical professionals are co...
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Question: I have had clear penile discharge from my penis for 2 years in November. I had unprotected sex for about 15 sec. with a girl I had known for a whilel I didn t have discharge for amost 3 months after sex. It happens after I urinate and masterbate And sometimes just whenever. I ve been tested by my urine and sw...
Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. The problem you are mentioning is not a problem at all. The clear penile discharge is just mixture of semen and urine or pre-sex lubrication, and it happens to everyone. You might be observing it for the first time and that ...
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Question: Hi, My name is DHIRAJ SHETTY.I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of pancreas in july 2013.Since then I have undergone 9 sessions of chemotherapy.First 3 being gemcite + cisplatin Second set of 3 chemos being gemcite + oxyplatin + xeloda And the last 3 chemos of folferinox. I have handled my chemos very well. ...
CA 19-9 levels are increased in pancreatic adenocarcinoma and not Nets. They may be elevated in a number of other conditions such as jaundice. But you don't have jaundice and the picture that you have mentioned, it definitely goes in favor of the cancer coming back. Sometimes, a small recurrence is not visible on a CT ...
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Question: Hi, My father is suffering from Stomach Cancer. We came to know about this a month ago. Doctors here are suggesting for the operation. As my fathers age is 67 and he have diabetes from last 10 years and recently BP is there. We are thinking whether to go for the surgery or not? Is there any better treatment f...
Hello! Good Day! Primary treatment for Gastric/Stomach cancer is still resection/surgery, especially for early stage cancers. Tumor needs to be removed in order to control the source, in order for it not to go anywhere else in the body. However, for locally advanced Gastric cancer, in other words unresectable or bul...
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Question: How to get rid of balgam collected in nervse near ear? thank u
1. this is probably excess wax/phlegm/Kafka in the external ear which is in excess may cause ear congestion, reduced hearing and stuffiness.2. Increase your fluid intake (warm water with lemon juice and honey) and avoid cold and constipating food (dairy products, sugar,wheat3. Take diet rich in sulfur (garlic, onion) w...
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Question: I fell asleep for a couple of hours earlier today and when I woke up the gum at the back bottom right of mouth was swollen and hurting and I want to know what is wrong ? Also I think it has something to do with wisdom teeth although I had 4 teeth pulled out so I could have braces so would I have enough room f...
Hi...thanks for the query...it seems to be wisdom tooth trying to erupt and causing peritonitis...you visit your dentist for proper clinical and radiographic evaluation... get the area irrigated and cleaned... he will also grind the opposing tooth little to make the swollen gum out of occlusion... and I think you shoul...
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Question: For almost 6 months now, I have been plagued with a runny nose, itchy eyes, and a red spotted rash that comes and goes. My rash tends to be small red dots, splotchy, and very itch. My nose runs clear, and runs at home and at work. I have been living in Beijing for 3 years now, and have been working at a smal...
Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history. I would suggest you to take regular montelukast and levocetirizine. If this does not improve your nasal symptoms, I would suggest taking intranasal corticosteroid spray for 1-2 weeks. In addition, daily nasal cavity irrigation with saline nasal sp...
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Question: feels like my gums/lower teeth are tingly.. like when you breathe in from the air they are sensitive and they weird sensation. Also, I have been feeling dehydrated over last few days/week... i drink about 3/4 L water a day, eatc very clean and strict and exercise... I stil feel thirsty all the time, like i ne...
Hello and welcome, these are usual symptoms associated with abrasion, erosion and attrition. Visit your dentist to get the diagnosis. If it is attrition, there will be physiologic wearing away of a tooth as a result of tooth-to-tooth contact, as in mastication. Usually it occurs in elderly patients.in this case, enamel...
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Question: Hi, my gums are really sore on both sides. I doesnt feel like a toothache but it hurts on both sides of my mouth. It changes sides all day long when I try to eat it hurts really bad. I have a headache also and once in a while I have some dizziness. Not that bad but once in a while Context: Hi, my gums a...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com. I had gone through your question I can understand your concern about sore gums. As per your history, it seems to me that there is no swelling or inflammation or ulcer. It can be because of periodontitis or gingivitis. If you have associated bad breath, bleeding while brushing or urg...
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Question: I start getting chest pain When I Inhaleafter turning the Shower on / taking shower . It Normally takes at least a half hr after getting out of the Shower before I Can breath without pain. Any Idea what this is. Im not sure if this could be related but last Week I was prescribed an antibiotic for a couch whic...
Thanks for your question I completely understand your problem chest pain after shower has no relation and if it does not happen afterwards I mean after exertion or on deep inspiration or anytime else does not actually mean anything. Please get yourself checked by a pulmonologist to rule out any organic disease. He may ...
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Question: Hi. I m a 20 y/o black guy and I have a concern about my body. Is it ok to do? I like to masturbate... Now of course I wouldn t tell anyone else that. But sometimes I kind of feel funny or uncomfortable about it (with the Christian community saying it s a sin. I personally don t know for sure). But what I wan...
Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum Masturbation is not harmful until you do it when excited and under limits. Limit depends upon the ability of the organ. If you are feeling pain/difficulty in getting erection, probably it is in excess. So, coming to your fetish, until it is not harmful/problematic to others, you c...
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