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Question: i received a kenelog injection into a cyst on my chin twice in the month of January. now I m having atrophy around the old cyst site. is this permanent?? how long for it too go back to normal?? ive read saline flushes can help stop and reverse the atrophy?? please help. im emotionally upset over this. Thank y...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, steroid injection and saline flush can help reduce the cyst. This type of injection therapy requires repeat injections several times. But the definitive treatment for the cyst is the ...
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Question: I am going to have a knee replacement as soon as I can get an appointment for surgery, however, I am having terrible pain in my knee and hip and have not slept in several nights. I am allergic to codeine and wonder if there is anything I can do to relieve the pain. Context: I am going to have a knee replacem...
Hello, madam have studied your case. Take analgesic like Aceproxyvon and add tab methylcobalamine 1500mcg daily. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercisesVISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosage...
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Question: Hello am Nikita just would like to know if everything would be okay and normal with my cycle..because I didnt know and took the postinor 2 morning pill tablets at the same time. I didnt know was 1 alone and the other in the next 12 hrs period.....can you pls help thank you Context: Hello am Nikita just would...
Hi, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you did not have any side effects like vomiting soon after the pill intake, then you can expect with Chat Doctor. This usually lasts for a couple of days. Your next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. Chances of pregnancy are very remote an...
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Question: i am suffering from fatty liver, vitamin b12 deficiency and had gall stone.... earlier i have headache, tingling in feet and hands after that fatigue . doctor prescribed me to having ursocol 450mg and neurobin forte . after taking this medicine m havin joints pain nausea n watery eyes ,i wanna know till when ...
Hello I advise for definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus(stones). Definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus is surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy). Gall bladder calculus is prone to infection and obstruction, so it is advised to get rid of calculus early. Fatty liver is a reversible condition....
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Question: I have pain in the left side of back since October I also have small lump that developed as well the pain is while bent over or standing for a time stiffness in the lower back I have noticed weekends in my arms and lifting or carrying things that I used to pressure sometime walking for long distances make me ...
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. There can be degenerative changes in whole lumbar spine with disc space reduction. There can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and facet joint arthritis, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, IT B12.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain. Che...
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Question: I have had a sinus infection for a week or ten days. It was caused by a virus thats kind of run its course through the region over the past 30 days. For the most part, I have recovered and just had a little dryness in sinuses and an irregular cough. Earlier this week, I awoke in the middle of the night and co...
Hello Mark, thanks for the query. Frankly I would say you are the patient of Asthma (two forms 1-cardiac form 2- bronchial asthma). Since your s age is above 50 yrs so any type of asthma may be. Nowadays asthma is not a serious disease, but definitely it gives some trouble to the patient. Sudden wake in the night due ...
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Question: i 38 years old female. i have too much ansiety and obcessed in something .now 4.months back i had left side face paralised. did a treatment felling better. but i don.t have patient. even having problema with my husband .i call him everytime i just makinh his life hell and mine also .what should i do? is this...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I can understand you. You were a victim of paralysis and that incident made you crippled, and you became anxious and obsessive even after you were treated out of that paralysis. I can understand. Such a scenario is normal. You are calling your husband often bec...
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Question: Hi Doctor, I just got my MRI done for my neck and spine as I am continuously feeling pain after prolonged sitting and waking up from the bed. I am 31 years old. Here is the report : Cervical Spine MRI T1 & T2 weighted sagittal and axial images were obtained. Normal Dimensions spinal canal with normal spinal c...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query, and providing the MRI spine report. I would like to tell you that your MRI report is absolutely normal. So, the cause of your pain is mostly mechanical. You would benefit from neck and back extension exercises. In addition, please ensure a good posture while sitting. A few sessions...
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Question: after implant placing surgeries, i had developed chronic painful irritation in my mouth and gums (cant have spice foods, gums are always red, and even tooth paste causes discomfort) ; also, my left salivary gland gets enlarged occasionally. my dentist (and his colleagues) cant diagnose this condition. please ...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The painful irritation could be secondary to the infection of the implant site or some allergic reaction like allergic dermatitis or licensed reaction to the toothpaste or any restorations or any food items. Consult your oral physician to rule out the above said ca...
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Question: Hey Im a guy. Me and my girlfriend had sex on Tuesday and we sorta had unprotected sex. But I never cummed inside her. I always knew when to take it out so I took it out before I cummed inside her. After 1 day her nipples started to hurt bad and they got a little bigger. What does that mean? Is she pregnant??...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You will never get the potential pregnancy symptoms on the next day of intercourse. You even say that you never ejaculated within her vagina. If the information is correct, your girlfriend cannot become pregnant. The nipples could have pain because of climacter...
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Question: Hi,I am 28 years old lady.I am in drouble with psoriasis about 3 years. I am taking treatment about 2 years.when i stop using medichine i get more itchings and scalp on the same day...Please give me good suggestion about this to get permanant solution from this.. Context: Hi,I am 28 years old lady.I am in dr...
Dear FriendWelcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I am very sorry to say, but there is no permanent cure of psoriasis till date. Various good medications are available for treatment like oral methotrexate, cyclosporin which are started in case of large body area involvement after ruling out any contraindications for...
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Question: Last winter I had a shoulder injury. After dislocating it, I had a minor tear in my labrum and a small fracture in the socket. All seemed to heal fine but it is difficult for me to hold my posture. If you follow my collarbone towards the shoulder, there is a pointed bone sticking out from my collarbone right ...
Hello, I can understand your concerns. It looks that you had multiple injury at your shoulder. If there is no pain at your shoulder then it should not be non-union of fractured collar bone. But even if you want some supplements for union of collar bone then you may have calcium supplements with vitamin D preparation. N...
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Question: My 5 year old son woke up this morning with a hard lump on the left side of his forehead. Now this afternoon he has developed and even larger lump on the right side of his head. He is allergic to grass and he does have eczema and occasionally does get a little puffy with an insect bite, however there are no...
Hi, DearI went through your problem in depth.1-2 lumps on the forehead-developed in morning-suggest that it probably could be -allergic nodular bumps-which is supported by the history of allergic puffiness in the past.3-So don't worry.4-I would advise you to take help of your family doctor, who would treat it with need...
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Question: My blood pressure is 147/70. The higher reading is in the hypertension range but the low is in the good range, my resting pulse was 47 bpm. I run / swim 4-5 times per week, eat a low fat diet with loads of veg and fruit and never add salt to food, dont smoke and drink lightly. I has been like this for some t...
Hi thanks for asking question in Chat Doctor. With advancing age elasticity of artery decreases, so chances of essential hypertension. You just have to keep on doing regular exercise along with dietary measures you are taking. Keep your diet with low salt. Keep on continue these all measures for few days. If still with...
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Question: My sister in law had breast cancer and finished treatment about 6 months ago with herceptin the final stage. She had had a bad back for a few weeks and has had a scan and been told that she had cancer in the back - not sure where else. She is very private - acts as though all is ok - however I fear the wors...
Breast cancer most commonly spreads to bones. Her attitude "all is ok", is good, having a positive outlook for a cancer patient gives them a very good quality of life. Evalauting further with a PET scan can give information on if it has spread elsewhere. Second line Chemotherapy is available and bisphosphonates are als...
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Question: hi im 23 year old male just recently came back from the Oregon coast an on my way home my right armpit felt like it was broosed but it wasnt. a few hours later red bumps about the size of a nickles were formed in my armpit and very tender. A few hours after that one formed under my right nipple. Then the ne...
Hi, Good Evening. Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied it in depth and I understood your health concerns.-Treatment-for-tender lumps in the armpits and nipples-1- Mostly it appears to be -infected boil below the nipple with lymphadenitis of the armpit. This boil could be due to the insect bite or the chemical...
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Question: Hi, for several months I have had a swollen armpit and I just thought it was overactive glands. Over the past couple of months however it has become quite tender to touch and I can feel lumps. I also have had a rash on my lower arm and legs that I can not get rid off. Context: Hi, for several months I have h...
Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Multiple Fur uncles with cellulitis with Thrombophlebitis / lymphangitis with ? Urticarial Rash from Hives on the lower arm...
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Question: Hi Doctor, I have done my semen analysis report, the report is as follows kindly advice me if it is normal i have any problem Macroscopic Examination Volume: 1.5ml viscocity normal, colour grey, PH 7.6, liqufaction time: 30min, microscopic examination:Total Count: 100m/ml Motility: RLP: 60% SLP: 20% Non-Pro...
Her Velankannan, Thank you for asking your query on Heath Care Magic platform. I have gone through your report. Your semen quantity is rather low. Though count per ml looks normal, due to low amount, the total sperm count is also low; moreover the abnormal morphology count is considerably high. Presence of ABCs - white...
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Question: My MRI shows the source of your back pain may be: Degenerative disc disease at L4-L5 with a diffuse disc bulge and bilateral exiting nerve root impingement. The doctor has given me an appointment next week to talk further about the MRI results. I am a little worried about how this will impact my life? How can...
Thanks for the query. Your MRI shows age related changes in spine, and they should not be considered serious unless there is a correlation between the clinical symptoms with MRI findings. Back pain could be due to degenerated disc however it can be treated with medicine and physiotherapy. Surgery is always considered a...
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Question: Two days ago I had a sudden stabbing pain in chest lasting hardly 10 seconds followed by dizziness for a very short while. I took one Ecosprin and continued with my work. Is this significant? Does it warrant more tests? I am obese, diabetic on oral medicine for B.P. & sugar.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Stabbing chest pain with dizziness should be evaluated for cardiac diseases. An Chat Doctor. So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). Strict control of diabetes and h...
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Question: Hi. I am 27 and have recently been diagnosed with Functional Dyspepsia. I started having pain in my upper right side just under my ribs in September. The pain moves around a lot depending on the position I am in. I also have had back pain for a while...Maybe like a year but I forgot to mention that as I just ...
Hi. Thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal (in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further. Alcohol ingestion and ob...
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Question: Hi, Im a 16 year old girl who is currently researching for information on transplants.I was just wondering what organs and tissues have been successfully transplanted since 1950?and also what are the problems of having transplants e.g. a heart transplant.Any answers are appreciated :) Thankyou x
You have posed an excellent question. With only a few words, a textbook is opened. Truthfully, this is a discussion that should be personal with not one but many professionals whose job is nothing but transplantation. For overview, societies such as the American Organ Transplant Association and American Society of Tran...
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Question: Last year after months of burning in lower right stomach , I had various test ending with virtual CT Colonoscopy scan. All organs found to be clear and Consultant advised me to take Movical regularly as chronic constipation was probable cause. OK for two months then same syptoms began. Trying Lactulose in pla...
Hello, almabegg, You state that your virtual colonoscopy was negative. I also take it you have had all the blood work. Especially Thyroid, Celiac and also lactose intolerance tests. It is important to rule these out. If you have no alarm symptoms such as blood in the stool, anemia, weight loss etc. the symptom of const...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my neck varying from c2-3 to c6-7 . Recently I was clipped by a vehicle in my right elbow and despite cortisone shot , physiotherapy , it is taking quite a while to heal . Could the problems with my neck be a contributing factor in why my recovery s taki...
HiT hanks for posting your query. Cortisone shots will just help relieve from the pain of degenerative disc disease and not cure the disease. Actually cause needs to be found and treated. I advise you to post the reports of your scan so that I shall go through and advise you what else needs to be done. Your delay in...
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Question: what is the use of nerveup od tablets. I am feeling brain fog for almost one month(low memory, unable to concentrate, some time headache in evening, weakness in right arm and leg). My doctor prescribed nerveup od. what u feel about my condition. i have taken that tablet for 25 days but no improvement. please ...
Hi, Nervup OD contains Alpha Biopic Acid, Folic Acid, Mecobalamin and Pyridoxine as active ingredients and is commonly prescribed painful conditions such as neuropathy, nerve injury, fibromyalgia and other conditions. Based on the history, you seem to be suffering from symptoms suggestive of depression until proved oth...
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Question: My 12 year old daughter is complaining of a cold sensation on one side of her face. This happened before about a month ago, but went away quickly. Now the cold sensation has returned and is bothering her to the point of distraction. I have called for an appointment, but wonder what this could be. Context: My...
Dear friend, It might be something related to the nerve that supplies sensation on the face - viz. the trigeminal nerve or what we commonly know as the fifth cranial nerve. She will need to be seen by a pediatrician urgently. The other possibility is that she may be having gum or dental trouble ... so please take a loo...
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Question: hi, I was sliding yestoday and broke my right foot s ankle, I went to the ER and they relocated the bone and told me to follow up with a orthopedic doctor. But this morning I found out that on the same left upper part has a enormous purple bruise and increase of mass, but it doesn t hurt if I don t move or no...
Welcome to Chat Doctor, in all injuries you get a swelling around the bruises. Swelling around the bruises are due to the inflammatory process .pain, swelling, fever or sense of temperature increase at the site of bruise are all because of that. Nothing to worry about now. Consult the orthopedic doctor with the X-rays....
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Question: Hi im 35 years old been traying for 6 month but im been keeping track of my cycle for a aleast 5 years or more now now cycle is usaully 26 28 longest is 33 today in at 38 and 14 days past ovulation my lp is usually 11- 12 Im now at 14 I did take a pg test but stopped at dpo 12 since my temp has been dropping,...
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Delay in the periods can be due to pregnancy, stress or hormonal disturbances. If you are having increased vaginal discharge, tender breasts then chances of pregnancy are there. However, pregnancy can be confirmed only when you get a urine pregnan...
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Question: Recently my heart has been pounding very hard immediately after standing. I am a 43 yr old man that smokes and drinks, but not heavily. I did have some anxiety from stress several months ago, but this heart pounding is not the same symptoms. I have trouble catching my breath, it feels like my heart is racing,...
Hi Thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you the symptoms you are telling, pounding heart and breathlessness can happen in both conditions heart diseases and stress. If you feel breathless during exertion and feel better after resting then it can be due to underlying heart ...
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Question: I HAVE A TOOTH NEXT TO THE BACK TOOTH ON BOTTOM THAT HAS A SILVER CAP. I HAVE A BLISTER THAT HAS CAME UP ON MY GUMS UNDER THE CAP A LITTLE. IT DOESNT HURT BUT IS LIQUID FILLED. IT GOES AND COMES AND HAS FOR 2 OR 3 WEEKS. ANY SUGGESTIONS. TOOTH DOESNT HURT AT ALL, SHERRY Context: I HAVE A TOOTH NEXT TO THE BA...
Hi. Thanks for the query. A fluid filled blister on the gum below the tooth that has a silver filling can be due to Periapical Infection causing abscess formation.However, it can also be due to gum Infection leading to gum boil formation. Pain is none to minimal in cases where the fluid or pus Chat Doctor. . But to rul...
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Question: Hi, my girlfriend accidentally hit her head against a handle of the top compartment of the fridge as she rose up. Now she is experiencing throbbing pain at the top of her head that is quite unbearable. Is it a concussion or an internal swelling? And what can be done to rectify the problem?
His am Chat Doctor. It is very unlikely that there is a very severe injury. So do relax. However, headache after the head injury should not be left untreated. Ideally, I would suggest testing a CT of the Brain, to make sure there is no internal bleeding. You may find that there is a swelling on the local site on the he...
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Question: hey, I am 25 year old and i have a habit of masturbating since age 15. Because of that my penis is not grown up fully. Its like 3 inch long. Because of this habit, my semen color become change from white to off white & its less thick as compare to previous. Now a days my semen comes within few second after do...
Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. Masturbation is no sin and not unhealthy. It is a natural process. Even Animals masturbate. Your habit should change when your priorities change towards education and career. Length of penis is not a factor. You can satisfy ...
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Question: Hi my 9 week old baby girl as a blood blister on her lower lip in the centre, she as had it for about 7/8 weeks. I guess its from being bottle fed, she as the Avent bottles although i have bought a couple of Nuk bottles because the teats are much softer than the Avent, not sure what else it can be caused from...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of blood blister on lower lip which seems to be due to poor immunity of body leading to viral infection such as canker sore. Need not worry. I would suggest you to avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. In case of herpes u...
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Question: I have pain in lower left back that radiates to front groin then down my left leg via front (no pain in the behind and back leg). It s so severe and no position relieves it. Not a shooting pain but constant very severe burning pain. Can t walk on it and hurts just as bad or worse if I keep weight off it. Noth...
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As mentioned by you the pain was on the left side of the lower back and left side leg (frontal and medical aspect) and not the back side. You doubt it is sciatica? Well sciatica is a symptom where the pain. Travels the...
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Question: I am 39 years old and have been on Lipitor for 14 years. My dosage is 10mg. My liver tests has always been normal. My last physical my AST was 67 and my ALT was 106. I don t drink alcohol and I m not over weight. I ve been called a health nut . My doctor wants me to retest my blood in 2 to 3 months. My choles...
Hi, For better interpretation of test results I want to know-1) Your height and weight.2) Presence of diabetes, blood pressure problem.3) Family history of Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problem. 4) Lipid profile at the start of Lipitor. If you don't have diabetes, heart problem or family history of abnorma...
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Question: Hi I have dark patches in most of my body the patches are really dark am from. I have wen a dermatologist who gave me a few creams and said there s nothing they can do as the creams have not worked they ve also advised laser wouldn t help my patches. Is there any kind of surgery or treatments I can have to ge...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. You seem to have postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. For pigmentation as a general rule-Avoid sun exposure Use a good sunscreen of SPF 30 and repeat application every 3 to 4 hours Take antioxidant and vitamin C supplements. You need to consult a dermatologist as dermatology being a visual f...
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Question: I am experiencing weight loss for the past few mths now although im eating same amounts i also have recurring mouth ulcers but i eat enough fruit and veg. I had fecal impaction two wks ago and had to go hospital and was told a kidney infection caused it, i dont see how this is possible and its not the answer ...
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Unintentional weight loss always requires evaluation. It can be related to chronic illnesses, poor or malabsorption of food in the gastrointestinal tract, hyperthyroidism, depression, cancer, HIV. You may want to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which would include physic...
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Question: Hi, I m a 24 yr old female. For the last few days I ve woken with an itchy rash on the front of both legs.. It has been disappearing by lunchtime but today there are more spots! I have just finished a week course of amoxicillin and a steroid based inhaler for a chest infection. I am also asthmatic. Any ideas ...
Hi, It seems that probably you may be having atomic dermatitis. . As you gave history of asthma. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Antihistaminics like levocetirizine and steroid in tapering dose may be taken. Apply mild steroid cream on the affected areas. Avoid soap bath...
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Question: my gand pa is 86 yrs old, 5 ft ht, 50 kg wt .MRI of dorso-lumbar spine report says that partial collapse of D 11 & L2 vertebral bodies are noted associated with fluid and edema in the D 11 - D 12 & L1 -L@ intervertebral disc.he has bone tb he is adviced to take akt 4 He is adviced to take calcimax 500, Reconi...
Tuberculosis of vertebral bodies is called Potts spine.it is very common in some developing countries like India. He needs complete course of akt4 for about 12 months under supervision of a physician. Along with this if there is collapse of vertebrae it can compress nerve roots to prevent that he needs opinion from ort...
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Question: Hi I had a abscessed tooth that had broken in half vertically , I went to the dentist in pain and thought I would get antibiotics at least for a week, I have always heard it was dangerous to pull a abscessed tooth. It was pulled on Tuesday and I am wondering if the infection could have gotten in my bloodstrea...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor team. Understanding your concern. As per your query you had extraction of abscessed tooth which could leads to spread of infection at times if not done properly as it is always advisable to have proper course of antibiotics to subside infection and then go for extraction. I would suggest...
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Question: I have a very small, nonpainful, slightly moveable lump on the bottom of my elbow, on the olecranon, I think. Its just odd, and, as with anything involving a lump of sorts, it makes me slightly worried. When I straighten my arm, you can see it a bit more than when I flex. But you can feel it more when I flew....
Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems that you have got an olecranal bursitis, a benign condition which occurs due to repeated friction on the olecranal bursa normally placed in the elbow just above the olecranal bone. If I were your doctor, I would advise you to avoid ...
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Question: hi i have a lump under my armpit its been there a couple of years it feels hard and feels deep and its visable when it gets tender i sqeeze it and the pus comes out first and then blood its makes it a bit smaller for a bit and then returns to its size again Context: hi i have a lump under my armpit its been ...
Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With your history, it seems that you have got a benign cyst in your armpit, which gets infected off and on discharging pus and blood on being squeezed. If I were your doctor, I would plan an elective surgical removal of the cyst during the time when it was not in...
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Question: please help :(I Have Left Side Pain On My Stomach And In My Left Side Of My Back,Right across were my pain in my stomach is.When i move it hurts alot even when i cough or laugh,It Feels like a stabbing pain..My Period Left 2 days ago,but before my period had came i had right side ovule pain raking my whole st...
HI. This may or May not be related to the unprotected sex. All your symptoms are suggestive of left sided kidney infection and can be due to sex., as the infection of the urinary tract are common in female as the length of urethra is small, and the infection can travel very fast up to kidney. Get an urgent ultrasonogra...
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Question: I get occasional chest pain. It helps if I drink water but the pain is scary and I feel it in my chest and up into the sides of my neck/jaw. Sometimes it feels like someone tied a rope around my ribcage under my breasts. Is this acid reflux or a heart attack. I have no trouble breathing through this. Con...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your case because your pain is subsided after Chat Doctor. But better to get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal than no need to worry about heart attack. HERD is du...
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Question: Hello Doctors, my son is 7 months old and weighs about 7 kg. he has runny nose since yesterday. Gave him 2 drops of Rhine nasal solution at night. Then he had stuffy nose at night and could not sleep well. Today he again has runny nose, very mild cough and looks like mild fever as well. Gave him 2 ml crocin. ...
Hi Danish... Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. 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 usi...
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Question: i am having extreme shortness of breath and my rescue inhalers aren t working and are out now. i v been having problems with my asthma for a couple of weeks now and have taken 3 prednazone (if that s spelled right) and an allegra d but i just can t catch my breath. Context: i am having extreme shortness of b...
Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted in your query. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-Your current health issues seem to be due ...
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Question: hi I am Male of age 20.I have problem with my body temperature.my body temperature get above normal at evening after completing my college and i feel weak that time what will be your recommendation by you......Also my weight is very less i.e 45 so im unable to gain weight please can you help me.... Context: ...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I think you are worrying too much and is obsessed with the given aspects. Body temperature always is more in the evening when compared to morning temperature. You feel week because of your obsession with the body temperature. I suggest you, for your peace of mi...
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Question: i am worried about behavior of my wife .She gets annoyed without any reason. She recalls past incidences and starts blaming every body/ anybody. Her behavior sees no reason. She also associates herself with any ailment she hears about. Her vocabulary is also limited. Often it happens that she cannot express h...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The condition of your wife may not be requiring a consultation of a psychiatrist. Here you must act as a care taker and mentor. Open talk should be able to reduce the behavior. If there is no respite, she may be taken to a psych...
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Question: I have had a neck/back pain that affects my left arm. It feels like a pinched nerve. When the pain became unbearable, I saw my doctor on Thursday and was put on anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxers, and pain killers (diclofenac sod dr 75 mg, cyclobenzaprine 10 mg, and hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5-325). since I b...
Hello, I have studied your case and I think there can be nerve compression in your neck. I would recommend you to get MRI of the neck to confirm the diagnosis. If there is nerve compression present than that is causing you nerve compression. If it is less than fifty percent than it can be taken care with Medicines and ...
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Question: Hi, I am 3 months pregnant and a few days ago I had ONE bite of my husbands steak. I did not realize the middle of it was pink until after I had swallowed. Is there any chance my baby can get toxoplasmosis from this. Please help I am super nervous. Thank you, Marina. Context: Hi, I am 3 months pregnant and a...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. I know that it is advised to avoid raw or undercooked meat during pregnancy, but if the steak you ate was from a reputable restaurant or butcher, the meat is unlikely to be contaminated with toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is present mostly in vermin and birds, which is why cats fre...
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Question: Hi, My wife miscarriage her pregnancy during 10th week . Fetal size was 3.3 Cm. After TORCH test found Rubella IgG Reactive 390.2 U.I/ml and Cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) IgG Reactive 54.1 U.I/ml rest are Non Reactive. After that immediately Doctor advice for Rvoc vaccination and TAB Zovirox400Mg thrice a day for 1...
Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read your query & I understand your concerns. 1) Both rubella and CMV Egg are positive. Egg indicates past infection. If IGM is negative you have no need to worry as Egg has no significance. 2) One miscarriage does not mean much of problem. Hence, no need to worry. It is not necessary ...
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Question: 1. Last period date 10th feb to 15 feb. Had unprotected sex on 21st feb afternoon. and. took unwanted 72 pill after 2 hours. 3 Is this pill work for my wife. autual her next periods date 10 march but periods came on 6/03/14 and surprised is that periods finished after 2 days its never happening before.So s...
Hi, Having menstrual discharge in between 20-35 days is completely normal. So last menses came after 25 days is absolutely normal. When menstruation occurs there is sloughing off of uterine wall hence no implantation and pregnancy cannot sustain. As she had menstruation 17 days following unprotected sex (again had pro...
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Question: I have a small red patch on my upper gums above my 2 front teeth. 2 small white nodules appear in the center of the red patch.1 of the nodules just popped up about a month ago. The other one has been there for at least 6 months if not longer. It use to not hurt but recently its started developing a pressure f...
Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these patches. The longer they stay, the more concerning they get. To tell whether it is for sure cancer or not, you would need to be consulted and possible causes investigated. For cancer, you would need to get a biopsy done before concluding on that...
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Question: i am a 22 year old male currently at university, my problem is that i have had a lump in my neck, which is very small approximately the size of a pea. i got it checked but my doctor said u should not worry about it as no other lymph nodes seem swollen. 6 months ago my wisdom teeth started to come out is it po...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymph node. Mostly it is due to reactive hyperplasia. You should take a course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly....
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Question: Hi, im a 38 female I went to the er with chest pains and they did an ekg blood work and chest xray but everything came back normal im dad died last sat and everyone one on his sideof the family have heart problems er dr wants me to have a stress test. My question is can I still have a bad heart I was want to ...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of cardiac chest pain is very less because you are having normal ECG. Sometimes patient can have cardiac disease despite normal ECG. You are also having strong family history of heart disease. So better to get done stress test. If stres...
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Question: My renal ultrasound results say that both kidneys are mildly echogenic. My right kidney is 11.1cm and my left is 9.5. One the left kidney there is a focal area of echogenicity which is relatively well defined which measures 20x30x15mm. My creatinine is a bit off and that is why I was sent to get an ultrasound...
Hello Echogenic kidneys indicate renal parenchymal disease. It may be due to many causes like chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, glomerulonephritis etc. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Complete renal function should be assessed. It includes serum urea, creatinine,creatinine clearance, GFR...
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Question: Sir,My eosinophil count is 25. I have been suffering from cold, cough, frequent sneezing, watering of nose and eyes, aching of throat, etc. The moment I get up in the morning I start sneezing and watering of nose and eyes continuously. Anytime I rub my nose I start sneezing frequently. Even in late I would ge...
Hello Kishore Chan Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions for you:1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you intranasal corticosteroids (mometasone or fluticasone propionate) for at least 2 weeks. I would also suggest you montelukast and levocetirizine/cetirizine for at l...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with bone necrosis of the left jaw joint. Basically I have no ability to chew or open my mouth, brushing my teeth requires holding open with my fingers. It s extremely painful and I am losing my battle of hiding this condition from the people around me. I have been to several doctors and...
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You mention that you have problem of bone necrosis in jaw and history of facial trauma also. After seeing a jaw x-ray perfect diagnosis can occur. Generally in this case primary therapy start with antibiotics course and 100 percent oxygen therapy. Without proper seeing a jaw x-ray and...
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Question: I am a 39 year old female. Generally healthy in a healthy weight range and I exercise regularly. I have been experiencing right upper abdominal pain intermittently for the past 6 weeks. However in the last week it has been constant. I just had an ultrasound and a polyp was found in my gallbladder. The doc...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorThe upper abdomen pain because of the gallbladder polyp is not very common or say it rarely causes pain but not in the upper area of abdomen, to me, it could be acid peptic disease, if I would be your doctor then I would start the following treatment .1) Omeprazole tab. 40 mg once in da...
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Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi, I had fever and cough for 4 days and doctor says its viral. How come you guys always says its viral what if a bacteria is residing in kidneys and causing the fever.
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and I understand your concern. Your treating doctor that has told you that you might have a viral infection, has evaluated your overall condition and at the end has given the conclusion that the cough and fever is caused from a virus. Actually, we cannot dec...
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Question: Im having a fluttering feeling in my chest just under my breast bone to the left.I also sometimes get it in the right side of my neck.I have suffered from anxiety in the past but Im feeling fine at the moment.It mostly happens when Im sitting or lying and Im not active.It only lasts a few seconds.No other sym...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of anxiety related symptoms is more likely. But better to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because you are having left sided chest fluttering sensations. So get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hours continu...
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Question: Hi, i am ambika n i am 28 yrs and i am married since 7 yrs but no issues yet... Me n my husband are trying for child since 3 yrs by natural method but no pregnancy occured and so i am taking treatment from last 3 months and this month my gyne has adviced me to take ecosprin 75 mg once daily for 10 days... How...
Hi, Ecosprin will help to prevent miscarriage due to coagulation/vascular defect. Esprit prevents clotting of blood vessels and thus increases blood supply to the baby. It should be started as soon as the cardiac activity appears. I would suggest going for APA screening, PT, APT and ICT Beta-2 microglobulin antibodies,...
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Question: my grandson is 4 months old, and based on his stool exam he has: E. Hystolytica cysts: 1-2/hpf PUS cells: 15-20/hpf RBC : 3-5/HPF what does it mean? Is this curable? Does he need to confine in the hospital? Is this serious desease for a 4months old baby?
Hello. I have gone through your question and understood your query. Entamoeba histologic is also known as meiosis. It is an infection acquired through food or water. It can be easily treated by oral medicines. Infection can be prevented by avoiding feeding bottles or proper sterilization of feeding bottles. handwashing...
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Question: Hi. I am suffering from Lower abdominal pain on the right side, above the pelvic region. It is been there for a month now. The pain stays underlying and is usually mild.Sometimes , like yesterday night for an hour approaximately, pain became quite severe and sharp. Even walking was difficult. Kindly suggest t...
Hi Thanks for writing in The reasons for pain in right side of abdomen are numerous It is beyond the scope of any online forum Yet the commonest to rule out will be appendicitis, amoebic colitis and right ureteric colic Considering the fact that it is dull aching pain, the chances of it being ureteric colic are minimal...
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Question: Hi, i was wondering if it is normal to bleed for a week on the birth control pack? I had a normal period april 12th -19th then i started my second pack of pills april 21st then started bleeding april 28th and hasnt stopped yet :/, I had sex with my partner april 18th we didnt use a condom for maybe like two m...
Hello, Unprotected sex during period time is quite safe and chance of being pregnant is nil. In case of 2nd time sex on April 27th, you got bleeding on the next day, and it is not your conception or implantation bleeding. It may be due to local trauma during sex, hormonal imbalance by using birth control pill (quite co...
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Question: my girlfriend and i was fooling around and we were without cloths and my penis touched her vagina and i think there was some semen on it and 2 days after that she menstruated... which was a day or so late but it was a normal menses according to her and it has ended after 4 days and she feels back aches... wha...
Firstly, chance of becoming pregnant on 2nd or 3rd day of the menses is very, very remote, for practical purpose nil, however you cannot guarantee anything 100%. Regarding pronominal fluid and ejaculation at the external vaginal opening, one has to be careful. From your question, it is clearly evident that there was se...
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Question: A friend who had polio when she was about 6 years old has been having problems with kidney and bladder . She has been treated with antibioltics and it seems she can not get off the antibiotics because she gets her symtoms back right away. Because she has had polio she seems to be in a class by herself because...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. The problem is not with polio complicating the kidney and bladder infections but the antibiotics itself. Taking antibiotics continuously can cause bacterial resistance and the infection can persist and patient is not cured. Antibiotics for any infection are supposed to be taken under medical ...
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Question: okay i live in the bahamas and been experiencing pain in my upper stomach .. It first started last year and i ruled it out as bad painful gas but as the pain keep coming back and the pain was the same i figured something was wrong the pain wakes me up if im asleep hurts my back makes me vomit .. i went to the...
Hello! Thank you for the query. As you have typical symptoms of gallstones, and it has been confirmed with ultrasound, you should visit a surgeon and get scheduled for laparoscopy. But before that, you should check your ovaries to rule cancer and other diseases out. It is advisable for you to have CA-125 level checked,...
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Question: Ihad or still have bronchitis, have had all the meds prednisone an all ,done with, still use advair spray in mouth, was fine when i got up, at home nurse the dr sends out once a week, said my lungs sound clear, But yet my lungs are burning , an my husband said i sound out of breath what do i do, Context: Iha...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) again. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need additional bronchodilators (inhaled as well as oral). M...
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Question: My son is 6 months old now. I have started with mashed foods like carrots, apples, vegetables and cerelac. The doctor also asked us to start with lactogen. But he does not drink lactogen at all. Is it really necessary that he takes lactogen? If yes is there an alternative?
Weaning with semi solids is recommended from 6 months of age. You can give mashed rice boiled along with pulses and the vegetables that you mentioned. Basically it is a transition to adult food and practically any adult food low on spices can be introduced gradually but in the mashed form. Lactose or milk is an accesso...
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Question: hey i have a 2 year old and he hardly every sleeps at night she will go to bed at 8 then up and wide awake at 10 then i stuggle to get her to sleep again then she wakes up again at 2 in the morning the she wil stay up the hole day what can i do to get her to sleep through Context: hey i have a 2 year old and...
Tithe reason can be poor feeding habits, hunger, thirst, sleep disturbance due to bed sharing, uncomfortable room temperature, psychological stress etc. Ensure healthy adequate diet and fluids before sleeping and try to check for other reasons. Most kids improve as they grow. If still persists then visit a pediatrician...
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Question: I am 37 years old.i got marriad 11years before.i have three kids.i am feeling anxiety and depression about 6years.my relationship is not good with husband.his favourite is to chat on phone or net before marriage.i shocked after pmarriage.when calls came for him.he alwsys shut me telling its my personal matter...
Hi. It seems you are going through a tough time and I fully empathize with you. From what I understood, your marital relationship is strained, and the in-laws are adding to the problem. You visited a psychiatrist 2 years ago and were prescribed ox tin (? Dose). Now Ox tin is Atomize, which is an anti-allergic Chat Doct...
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Question: Hello sir,i am pravish my mother has hep c she is on interfrn and ribavarin she cmpleted her 11 inj. But her HB level goes on decreasng and she cant tolerate the therapy even having the inj. 0f erythropoetin & neutrophl grth factor now what we plz sugst sir i am also a medical studnt of final yr plz help sir ...
Hello, Interferon suppresses bone marrow production and Riboviria results in dose dependent hemolytic anemia. This causes anemia which is one of the most common side effect of therapy. To manage anemia, reduction of dosage of Riboviria is the first step. Dose is generally maintained at 800 mg / day and reduced to 600 m...
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Question: i m suffering from ezcemz/psoriasis from the past 20 years. i use topical creams and ointments whenever it comes back. Recently i m using Amylac cream, Salisis ointment, Sorifix ointment and Tazret forte along with Codesoft capsules and Vitamin D supplements. This has happened for the first time that the heal...
Latest studies show that psoriasis is chronic inflammation of skint can be treated as allergies and due to high number of patients seen by me my experience is that if you stop milk and diary products completely stop mustard coconut walnut groundnut almonds and soda oil use live for body and cookingTake methotrexate tab...
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Question: On February 4th, I got my wisdom teeth pulled out and i was prescribed with 800mg of ibuprofen which i took every 6-8 hours for the pain and I took that for about 4-5 days I think. I was supposed to get my period on February 26, but I didn t. And I am not feeling any symptoms that I usually feel before my per...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. As far as the ibuprofen is concerned regarding the delayed periods, there are no effects on the periods. But the dose what you have taken is high, usually it is administered at a dose of 400 mg 3 times daily. The adverse effects can cause gastritis and stomach pain...
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Question: I have degenerative disc diese in my lower back and a buldging disc in my neck , with constant pain in those areas sometimes pain shots up and down my left side from the base of my skull spreading down my left shoulder to my hip and down to my toes. I have had one back surgery in 2008, as well as, several epi...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that if this is degenerative disc disease then the over all case management is depends upon the severity of the disease most of the cases well responds to conservative line of treatment in my opinion you bett...
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Question: Dear doctor, my urine culture shows i have gardnerella vaginalis i was wondering why i have this infection since i conceived my husband and i have no contact because of on and off spotting.. i am26 weeks pregnant now and sometimes feel low back pain and frequent urinaton. will this infection affects my baby i...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, this infection won't affect your baby. But it should be treated immediately otherwise it will create postpartum infection. It is not necessary that it will transmit sexually, but it wi...
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Question: I have a hard oval shaped bump/lump on my perineum near my anus which seems to have a white head and is not major painful but feel during touching or wiping. Realized it after intercourse and penis slipped into my anus during intercourse. Can you please tell me what it could possibly be ?
HelloThanks for query. Based on the facts that you have posted I would state that you have developed Staphylococcal infection of a perianal gland which seems to be in a stage of induration.(Perianal Abscess) Please take antibiotics like Augmenting and anti-inflammatory medicines like Diclofenac twice daily along with a...
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Question: i get a rash every summer on my inner elbow (only one are) on my belly and my back. it has been going on for a few years and nothing seems to relieve the itching. the doctors just told me i was allergic to something and to try changing different things but nothing seems to help and it only comes in the summer...
Hi and welcome to ChatDoctorFrom your history and description it does seem to be an allergy, esp based on the areas affected. Summer/spring allergies are fairly common due to more dust, pollen in the air, as well as sun. Since you are unable to narrow down the cause, I would advise you to take precautions during this s...
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Question: Sometimes after I have sex or masturbate and dont wash my penis I will end up with a red bump on the head of my penis. It doesnt hurt or sting or burn its about 4mm round, and forms a head or flakes off a layer of skin. Ive been to the STD clinic they say its nothing. Any thoughts?
Thank you for query. It may be due to fungal infection. Please take following precautions. Use loose cotton clothes. Keep area Chat Doctor. Apply antifungals like clotrimazole. Clean the area twice daily with warm water. Oral antifungals like fluconazole 150 mg weekly once can be taken. Treat your partner also to preve...
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Question: hi, am suffering from chronic pelvic pain for 1.5 years.pain in right pelvic, waist and radiates to leg, lower back. intermittent pain, ranging from mild to moderate, pain increased with period, period is usually late by 5-7 days, heavier than before, but does not last more than 4-5 days. had PID, UTI, during...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should not worry much about cancer. In my opinion, mostly you are having chronic urinary tract infection, resistant to routine antibiotics. So better to get done urinary culture and sensitivity. If this is normal than lumbar spine pathology can be the cause. Ma...
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Question: Im wondering if a large bulge on the lower right side of the penis near the base of the penis could be something serious. There is no pain. There is no blood in the urine and it would not be even noticed until an erection occurs. Only when the penis is erect can anything be seen at all. Context: Im wondering...
Hello painless and non-itchy white gray spot for 15 to 20 days can be caused by a sexually transmitted infection like Android, syphilis or other infections need to be worried but not too much until diagnosis confirmed In my opinion you must book an appointment with your doctor or a general disease specialist for physic...
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Question: Hey my daughter caught chicken pox on sunday the first spot appeared, we are going on holidays this monday the 12th july, will we be able to go and will she able to swim in the pool and the sea if they have crusted over? also she has a spot in her eye which is causing green mucas to come out of it that looks ...
Chickenpox is a communicable disease and the patient needs isolation should be kept in a separate room and other members of the family should not use the bed and bedsheets she is using till fever subsides and all the vesicles are crusted. So, it is better you cancel the trip and take care of her diet and medication and...
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Question: I have narcolepsy...Have had it since childhood...and since 1984 I have taken 20 mg of ritalin 5 times a day....(5 pills at 20 mg each) I have always worked and supported myself....Ive retired 3 Dr.s over the years..lol...But my current Dr to whom I was refferd to from my former dr does not want to prescrib...
Hi, you know what problem you have, and how to overcome it. Though it is organic, you should consider it to be the psychological, and you only can give treatment to this ailment. Practice mild yoga, meditation, regularly. Read books of your interest, and hear music, when you are free during day. Try to sleep in the ni...
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Question: my hiranya operated 10 years back. but after 2 years it started gettung pain and some times swelling. and now adays sometimes sevear pain started. Iam using a hiranya beltalso. still some times sevear pain iam getting. Iam trying to avoid another surgery. What I have to do. please docter? Iam a heart patient ...
HiP ain and swelling in the operated site of hernia can be recurrence of hernia. If the content like momentum or intestine is blocked in hernial sac, you may experience pain. If your doctor has confirmed hernia again, then there is no alternative to surgery. Medicines have no role to play in hernia. Though you are hear...
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Question: I recentley had an MRI for my neck pain down my shoulder blade and arms can you explain what al this means? NEURALGIA/NEURITIS NOS-LT C8 RADICULOPATHY- provided. Neck pain. COMPARISON: None TECHNIQUE/PROTOCOL: Standard noncontrast cervical spine HNP protocol MR performed. No immediate patient complications or...
Hi Mr David, Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through the report of your MRI of cervical spine. I would like to first reassure you that there are no serious problems noted in the MRI. The reports suggest degenerative and post-operative changes. There is no significant compression of the cervical nerves. Ba...
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Question: just want advise on my life as a child and everything I went through trying to write a book dont know how to start it about being raped by my father and shots fired to a bad merrage to drugs I went though more I did not do drugs but dealing with this in the family I have a book please help me maybe even a mo...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Basic things first. We all come across so many experiences about our life. Some less and some more traumatic. We experience in different ways according to circumstances and age and development. Trauma and emotions about bereavem...
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Question: My son bit the top layer of his tongue off while his mouth was numb from getting dental work done. It is sore and he is having a hard time eating. This was four days ago. It doesnt appear to be getting infected, but is there anything that can be done to aid in the healing process?
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that your son has bitten his tongue due to anesthetic effect, don't worry You Apply Ointment McCoppin two times a day on painful area on his tongue, Give One Tablet Evil twice daily for one week, if after taking medi...
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Question: Hi doctor,I and my hubby have been ttc for a year.so we had an appointment with the gynae who adviced my hubbto go for semen analysis .based on the results of d test,my husby has low sperm motily.and so he was referred to a Urologist who confirmed that he has varicocele .and only a surgery wud correct it.I wa...
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your husband has varicocele and his semen analysis has revealed Asthanospermia, (Low sperm motility). But you have not posted semen analysis report in details I would like to state that varicocele can not because of low sperm motility. ...
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Question: I frequently get back pains in the middle and lower part of my spine along with thigh joint pains,I usually travel more in bus and even walk more.I am interested in Defense Services,So,i don t want to get disqualified in my medical tests due to these reasons,Is it a serious trouble or is it curable ? Please h...
Hello, As what I see is your lower back muscles aren't strong enough to hold the spine in position and due to this you have pain in the lower back as well the lower limbs. I would advise you to follow the strict exercise program under a guided physical therapist so that you regain the maximum strength in the lower back...
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Question: Hi Im SUMON PAUL.I am 21 years old & having excessive hair loss from the front two sides of my head & I like to add here that my father had lost his hair before my birth due to typhoid .So is it from him,bcause I dont have any deseases.what should I do????????
My DearWelcome to Chat Doctor ! I have noted your details, and it fits a condition called An Chat Doctor. This condition is due to genetic factors and the hair loss is at first confined to both front and sides but later on other areas too get involved. For most of my patients of this condition, I prescribe Minoxidil 5%...
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Question: My 2 year old little girl keeps getting abscesses and folliculitus it keeps coming back. I have taken her to her pediatrician and they tell me that it is staph and they lance them and drain them and give her antibiotics but then they just come back. why do these things keep coming back and what do I need to d...
Hi I am Chat Doctor. It can follow folliculitis and could be recurrent because of inadequate or inappropriate treatment. Still some rare conditions like primary immune deficiency should be ruled out. Most of the labs offer a panel to rule out primary immune deficiency.It's important to rule out more common entities li...
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Question: semen Anaysis show the following results, pls sugget how doi interpret the results Ph :7.4, Liquefaction : 30% sperm count : 10.8 million/ml, Mobility L 10%Active, 16% Sluggish, 74% non mobile, RBC: nill, Morphology : Normal 66%, head: 11%, tail 16%, mid peice 07%, puss cells : 4-6 puss cells/hpf, Viscosity ...
Hello pH normal alkaline, in your case it is normal Sperm counts 60-120 million/ml (in your case it is too low i.e. 10.8 million/ml.). Motility normally 100 % but in your case actively it is only 10 %(very, very low). Morphology 66%. Viscosity and liquefaction normal. Pus cells 4-6 cells /HP(non-specific). Studies sugg...
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Question: I took a pregnancy test on January 4th and it came back positive I then started to bleed like my normal. I went to the doctor and they took the ChatDoctor blood levels the first one came back 79 and the second 74 I ve also looking for different pregnancy test and they ve all said I am pregnant what does this ...
Hallow Dear, I do empathize your confusion because of bleeding with positive pregnancy test. Any bleeding during any stage of pregnancy is considered as a risk signal unless and until proved otherwise. Your urine and blood tests have proved beyond doubt that you are pregnant. Now because there is bleeding, I would advi...
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Question: Hi I have low white Blood cells and they say its very common in black women I have B12 injections once a month I have been for a blood test and the doctor said he is testing for a few things and one of them is HIV now that is worrying me as I dont do drugs I have had only one partner and I did a test in 2010 ...
Hi, Low white cells have numerous causes. It is mostly nutritional or secondary to bone marrow disease. HIV leads to low lymphocyte count specifically. If your history is good, you need not worry. Once a cause is identified, if not in the peripheral blood, a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy might be needed for further ...
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Question: 3 weeks ago i had a high fever for 2 days, bad cough and weezing. the cough is still bad. no mucus just a really hard dry cough. i ve tried suppressants expectorants otc .no releaf. what should my doctor prescribe?i even need to use adult diapers now because of the violent coughing.
Hello, As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:1) Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor and do blood differentials count to know the exact cause.2) Discuss with your Doctor about [codeine phosphate] for a cough. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this:1) Try to wash your hands...
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Question: I m 32 female. I have been having some tightening underneath my ribs on the right side off and on for the last few weeks. Tonight I had an episode that just started out of nowhere. I had extreme pain under my right rib cage and under my right clavicle. I could hardly move or straighten up. It hurt to breath. ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some muscle spasms, gastric pain due to acidity, lung disease or some other cause. You should go for examination. If needed go for x-ray chest and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment ...
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Question: I am 29 yrs old and was diagnosed with pneumonia 3 months ago. I have taken different antibiotics but still feel strong fever en difficulty in breathing particularly when sleep on left side. How long does it take to heal? If the antibiotics fails,what s is the next step?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Treatment of pneumonia should be organism specific. We have to search for the causative organism. So I advise you to send sputum culture and sensitivity. Try to identify the organism and start antibiotics according to sensitivity report. I prefer two groups of antibiotics. I als...
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Question: My heart flutters, I feel VERY slight pressure in my chest, I feel an odd sensation in my head and a hear a "sush-sush" in my ears. I notice it more when standing. Should I be concerned? Just started today. I am 49, I weight 167 lbs (5 feet 9 inches) no history of heart disease. No medications. Have had pr...
Hello, Thank you for your query. I urge you to seek medical attention right away. This could be an ongoing heart attack or a stage which may lead to it. Your symptoms are indicative of cardiovascular compromise and needs evaluation. Caught early, treatment can prevent heart muscle damage and related complications. -any...
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Question: I have been diagnosed with a sacralisation of the L5 and also had a slipped disc last year. I tried all kind of treatment laser, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, conservative medcines, has an infiltration procedure. But still not helping. It still hurts and I cant walk. what do I nedd to do to get relief. Contex...
Dear patientSacraization of lumbar vertebra is compatible with normal living and will not produce any symptoms. You might be getting pain in back and legs due to slipped disc. How was disc prolapse diagnosed? Was MRI of spine done? If not done previously I would advise going for MRI of lumbosacral spine with screening...
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