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I had all my wisdom teeth removed this saturday will be 2 weeks. But now the tooth on the bottom left right next to the wisdom tooth that was removed is still hurting when i bite down. It feels like it shifted if that makes sense. Is that normal to be hurting still | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain after 2\u00a0weeks of extraction is not common. The pain can be because of any sharp bony margin left during tooth removal or any infection in the next tooth. Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule the infection or any bony sharp edges. If there are sharp edges, then you can get it reduced. If there is infection in the next tooth, then get that tooth treated with RCT. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
hi this is ravi from ranchi,i am a boy 27 yr old,with Wheaties complexion ,earlier i was using bright cream a combination of hydroqunion and kojic acid,i notice changes after applying this cream but restore to normal complexion, i heard about malaglow and want to know about it more,my skin type is oily,can i use this cream(malaglow)? | Mel aglow is a triple combination cream having steroid+retinoid acid+HY Chat Doctor. .it should be applied under doctors supervision as in prolonged usage it has its own side effect...as you just want to improve your complexion and haunt any abnormal pigmentation, I suggest you to use a good gel based sunscreen for your oily skin along with you can use mild cream containing comic acid, albumin in the night.for oily face use a salicylic based face wash.thanks |
Hello doctor, I Donot masturbate like that much on the daily basis. But I have been masturbating from long time ago I can barely remember. I am 30 years old am not married yet and I feel my penis is so week myWalsall seminal is not like that a lot as it was before.. | Hello dear,First, remove all myth and misconception from your mind regarding masturbation. There is no any harmful effects of masturbation as such. However, if it is done regularly then it will result in thinning of semen with low sperm count. Since you are feeling that you are addicted to masturbation, and it is interfering with your normal functioning, you can try out the following measures |
I broke my wrist 2 years ago. All of a sudden last week it started to hurt at work while I typed. Over the weekend it has swollen up and is extremley painful. I have it wrapped in a ace bandage. I didn t do anything to hurt it, why is it so swollen and it hurts like I broke it all over again. | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a wrist sprain. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Furthermore, I recommend maintaining a brace to maintain the wrist immobilized. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
My husband had open heart surgery 7 months ago. He has noticed a kinda large lump at the very top of his incision. It is very hard. It is bigger in the morning when he wakes up; then gets smaller during the day. Any thoughts? He has a dr. appointment tomorrow with his cardiologist. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has history of heart surgery and lump at incision site. It can be due to hypertrophic scar, keloid or some other mass. You should go for examination and if needed go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Last week ankle felt weak. No big deal sprain them every year. so I babied it bit so I wouldn t sprain it and be no crutches. Yesterday {Feb 2nd} woke up put my foot on the floor and thought i would go through the roof.My left foot , started on the bottom of foot. Now ankle, calf and calf has a lump on it as of this morning. it feels a little better once i can stand or put pressure on it. This stinks because its the first time in more then 25 years I have no benefits. Left foot a little swollen,hot inside not really to touch.A little red. I am over weight 47 years old. Have had a few weird sinking moments in the past 6-7 mo. One minute fine next on the floor but the last one was before thanksgiving..Blood pressure is always low. Never had anything else wrong. Haven t been as active as usual either. Just tired all the time. | Hello I have studied your case. As per your history and symptoms possibility of cellulitis can be considered. Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be confirmed, antibiotic can be started according to examination. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Take precaution to avoid spread of infection. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take In methylcobalamine. You need weight reduction and blood sugar checking. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
I had the cancer Rhabdomysarcoma and underwent treatment when I was 21. I am no 26 and cancer free. I recently got married and am curious if the chemo or radiation I had could have made me sterile. The tumor was in my sinus and so the radiation was focused on the head and neck regions. The chemos I took were, Etoposide, Ifosfamide and Vincristine and Doxorubicin. Thanks. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Etoposide can cause reduced ovarian reserve in females and infertility in males. Males appear more susceptible than females to ifosfamide genotoxicity. There may be a dose in males below which the risk of subfertility is low. In females there is preliminary evidence of reduction in ovarian reserve, which may potentially lead to an early menopause and a reduction in the window of fertility. Vincristine is typically less likely to harm fertility. Some of these Chat Doctor. In females of reproductive potential, Doxorubicin may cause infertility and result in amenorrhea. Premature menopause can occur. Recovery of menses and ovulation is related to age at treatment. Doxorubicin may result in oligospermia, azoospermia, and permanent loss of fertility. Sperm counts have been reported to return to normal levels in some men. This may occur several years after the end of therapy |
My mother is 74 years old and was very healthy until she was recently diagnosed with a herniated disc caused by a fall. Since then she is extremely fragile, she can t do regular activities such as getting up off a chair or getting out of the car without help. During the last week, we have noticed her memory is also affected. Forgetting to turn off the oven, not knowing where an item came from, and even thanking my father for running the vacuum (which he had not). She has an appointment with a neurosurgeon at the end of August. Just wondering if this memory loss could be caused by her spine issue. Thanks | Hello; thanks for the query. Simple answer NO. Spine injuries will not cause memory issues. But given her age 70+ years; these may easily be senility related memory issues or onset of a process known as dementia. You might have suddenly started noticing it as she has recently suffered a fall & hence you are taking her health issues more seriously than before; whereas there is a possibility that there might be very subtle signs of memory difficulties over last 6 months to 1 year which might have gone unnoticed. Your description of her problems seems more likely to be due to dementia (probably Steamers dementia). Hence, get her evaluated by a Psychiatrist/Neurologist & start appropriate treatment. Hope this helps. Good Luck |
iam 34 years old malei am taking avil 50 mg 10 tablets daily i am observing bad effects on my health i want to know detail causes of using this tablet | Evil is a sedating antihistamine. It can be given for allergic conditions including allergic rhinitis(running nose, sneezing, ) , urticaria(rashes in the skin with itching), conjunctivitis and pruritic. However, it can cause sedation, inability to concentrate, Chat Doctor. These days there are non sedating antihistamines available which would be a better alternative if u need to take one for a longer period of time. |
Hello im 31yrs old. I recently fell off a loading dock at my job and fractured my elbow. About 8+ weeks of rehab im back to work. After 2 weeks of work I started to get all kinds of pain in my wrist and upper arm. Feelings range from numbing, on fire, tingling, discomfort, poping and just pain all over. What should I do? Thank you Michael Chicago, IL | Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.it happens due to stiffness and muscle and nerve weakness in those areas. Get physio exercises done, muscle relaxant tablets, analgesics, methycobal tablets, local gel, and hot fomentation Hope your query has been answeredNothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Get back to me for any FOLLOW-UP QUERIES anytime. Kind Chat Doctor. .(MBBS, MS,MCH) |
I ve got a lump on the edge of my bottom lip. It initially started as a small red bump but over the last week has swollen. It feels like it is filled with fluid and a small amount of pus came out. If I apply a little bit of pressure I can see there are about 3 whitish areas under the surface but there is no visible head like a spot or anything. My lip is also slightly discouloured (like a bruise) around the edge of the lump. any ideas what it may be and appropriate treatments. I d like to be able to bounce some ideas off my doctor if I have to go see them about it... | Hi.based from your description, it could be folliculitis. This usually occurs after shaving, when hair is accidentally pulled out and inflammation and infection occurs, or when there's an irritation or an inflammatory reaction from chemicals. Inflammation from uninfected follicles will subside in a few days time on its own. If the lesion, gets infected, a cyst or an abscess formation might ensue. If symptoms persist, a consult with your doctor is best for clinical evaluation. Management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
My hair has been damaged by using heating iron. I had some hairloss problem. I havent used it again for about a year now. Some one suggested me to go for Brazilian hair straitening treatment which does not use formyhydrate. I am 20yrs old female and vegeterian. Please help.! I want my hair back!!! | Hello, I can understand your concern it would be very helpful if I could see some pictures of your scalp.hairless maybe due to excessive ironing or using different products, avoiding it can help to reduce it. You may have halogen effluvium of female pattern hair loss.hairball may be due to lack of nutrients like iron or proteins in body, it may also be due to deranged thyroid levels. So to rule out halogen effluvium I would advise you to get your he, serum ferritin and thyroid levels tested.it may be genetic too. Application of minoxidil and oral biotin once a day can really be helpful to you. Hope it would help. Thank you |
I am experiencing complete impotency and I have a varicocele that hurts extremely bad on the left side. I had testicular cancer 3 years ago and went through chemotherapy but not radiation. After I pee, I also have to normally pull on my penis or press on my gooch area to relieve all of the urine to be done. I smoke cigarettes but I am trying to quit. What tests should I have my urologist run on me to find out what the problem is? | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Left sided Varicocele that is painful and have painful urination and have to apply pressure on supra pubic region to empty the bladder. Please consult qualified urologist for clinical examination and get following tests done to grade the varicocele.1) Ultrasound scanning of Scrotum. This will also reveal the status of your testicular cancer after chemotherapy.2) Color Doppler study of testicles .3) Serum testosterone levels and Prolactin to assess the cause for ED. Chat Doctor. |
I am really concerned about a rash that I have on my skin. It s something that s on my neck and chest area that fades and comes back. It looks like light spots but itches and has a dry feeling. I think it may be tinea versicolor but I don t know.. Please help | Hi. As per your complaint rashes with severe itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundry etc. then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, LAST test, food challenge test etc. can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergic as well as injectable steroids for relief. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack. Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further Regards. |
My mother has a shunt in her head which is functioning well however she is suffering periodically from a hot head . She has not got a temperature and feels quite cool but inside her head she is very hot. She has chiari malformation. She is 91 and getting very agitated at the moment. We have previously mentioned this to Doctors but they do not seem concerned about it. | The feeling of warmth or heat in the head is most likely related to sudden dilation of the arteries in the head which allow more blood to come forth which creates the sense of warmth. The intracranial shunt would not be responsible for this symptom. She may be suffering from what we refer to as a DYSTONIA which is a diagnosis that a NEUROLOGIST would be more capable of identifying and resolving as opposed to a neurosurgeon. Please rate this a 5-STAR CONSULTATION and write me at |
i have two lumps on the right outer skin of the scrotum and one below on the left side that just appeared a couple days ago. before they showed up i had a lump on the shaft of my penis. a couple days after that showed up in looked as if one of my veins was blocked it felt as if there was a worm in it. and it was painful. a couple more days went by and i popped the lump and what looked like puss came out and it looked like a small shallow hole. after about 6 days it started to heal and the vein went down. and a couple of days ago it started healing and thats when the lump on my scrotum appeared | Hi, Dear,Thanks for 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 seem to suffer from-Boil on the base of the penis from Furuculitis of the pubic hairs/ which late on was popped by you with pus discharge. By the time the penile boil healed with the supplying engorged veins died out, you had scrotal boil on right and left side of scrotum. Treatment-Would be-Blood tests for Diabetes to rule out the multiple crop up of the Boils in private parts. Antibiotics +Combinflam +scrotal hygiene by detail sponging to reduce the spread at other scrotal sites. X 5 days. Shaving of the part should be delayed til complete healing of the private area. This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
female, 65 some overweight, good health, never smoked, little wine once and awhile, under heavy, eat, sleep dream stress, house under forclosure, people calling about house, taking pictures , great fear, I feel stress is a BIG problem bloodpressure went upt to 150/80 thos just got over flu too, I think its stress that is doing this . feel fine, except stress, tho sleeping better now. advise | Hi, thank you for quarry, As you mentioned your worries and depression. So its may the cause of high blood pressure but its only one reading which is on higher side you may require more reading at least 3 reading on higher side or ambulatory BP reading on higher side made a diagnosis. Reduce worries and tension if not consult your Chat Doctor. And regular BP monitoring for prompt diagnosis and management. Hope the answer will help you. Wish you a good health. |
Hi, I got small pores (group like a patch) like on my hands(upper side). and sometimes they itch a little and become slightly big in size only for few minutes i will have itching sensation..later on they will slowly disappear. I will get the itching suddenly.what is this actually? I went to doctor and he suggested me Cosvate - G | Hi!! According to your history it seems to be a case of hand eczema which can be endogenous due to internal sensitivity of the individual or due to external factors. You should try to find out whether you are allergic to any chemical or vegetable material and if yes avoid it. You should avoid frequent washing of hands, avoid harsh soaps and detergents, keep your hands moisturized, avoid washing clothes and utensils and if required wear gloves. Furthermore, you can apply cognate G prescribed to you but also use good quality moisturizing cream like Venusian max on your hands frequently and liberally. Also take tablet levocetrizine at night for few days till itching subsides. Hope for your speedy recovery. |
I have fibrosis of the lungs. Never smoked, have hiatus hurnia , suffer from reflux, on to topzole recently. Been on prednisone 2 years and stopped. Picked up weight and skin looks old and dry. Have no energy and shortness of breath. Is the reflux the cause of fibrosis. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your problem and situation. Pulmonary fibrosis is not a good disease to have. It is chronic, progressive disease. Till date no cure is available. Reflux disease can not cause directly but contribute in worsening of fibrosis by micro aspirations. So control of reflux disease is must achieve good control of fibrosis. In your case, I think hiatus hernia and long term steroid use must be caused reflux disease. So if possible get done surgical correction of hiatus hernia. And your symptoms like weight gain, Chat Doctor. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these and try to plan further line of management for your fibrosis. |
I have a very painful lump on the side of my neck. I have gotten ice pick headaches in the past, and I m getting the same feeling in the lump on my neck. It hurts to bend my neck in any direction, and it s giving me constant migraines. The lump had been there for years, and recently just started giving me problems. I ve been having migraines since I was around 7, those are nothing new, but this is just making things so much worse. | Hi.based from your description, it could be a possible cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection; an inflammation secondary to a muscle strain; a possible lesion of thyroid or salivary gland in origin; other considerations may be fibrous, lipoma or cystic formation. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably an ENT or a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray, thyroid function tests and tissue biopsy will be recommended as needed. Malignancy and other tumor types must be ruled-out. Subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Off and on for years I have woke up with a burning taste in my nose and mouth. Always around time for my period. All day long the next day it comes and goes along with dizzzy spell and almost out of body feeling. It only last 24 hours and then goes away. I am a 53 year old woman. This has been going on for 14 years. The taste is metal but the nose feels and taste like plastic burning I also had a stroke 2 years ago and anurisumn surgery last year on my brain. Any idea what this could be? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorHere you will have to rule out all the possibility of central nervous system deficit, numbers of investigation will be required, as such you have history of stroke, it is indication of some cerebral pathology right now, more over you had brain aneurysm these are suggestive of some CNS pathology which must be related to present symptoms, better to see the neurophysician, have good day. |
I am 31 years old with severe chest pain nausea and arm tightness. I went to the er and they said that nothing was wrong that I would just need to see a cardiologist because T-waves on my ekg were flattened. I am still in pain off and on and when the tightness/pain comes on I start to get nauseated to the point I dont even want to eat anything. I am afraid of a heart attack coming soon if I cannot get this taken care of. Could you explain to me why my T-waves would be flattened and one on lead 3 I believe was inverted. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. T wave flattening on ECG along with chest pain should always be evaluated for coronary artery disease (CAD). So immediately consult Cardiologist and get done 2d echo, stress test (trade mill test) and troponin I level. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. But if any of these is showing abnormality then you will need coronary angiography. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi i am 28 years old and i feel like i should take orofer XT just to increase level of heamoglobin, cos last month my periods delayed. is it ok? if i take this tablet? or are there any side effect? I am good in health. not weak not fat i am just perfect. | Hi, Incomplete data like apart from delayed periods do you have any other symptoms or have you done any blood tests to confirm anemia? Order AT Tablet is commonly prescribed for the treatment and prevention of anemia associated with deficiencies of iron and folic acid. Its common side effects include metallic taste, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation and black colored stools. If your hemoglobin is low or if your delayed period is due to an early pregnancy, this medication may be taken. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I M 19 YEARS OLD FEMALE WAT PRECAUTIONS SHD I TAKE AS I FOUND PUSS CELLS IN MY URINE..I ALSO HAVE PAIN ON MY SIDE NEAR RIBS WHY IS IT SO? | Hello Sheila;welcome to Chat Doctor Pus cells in urine is a sign of infection in urine ;if the pus cells are 2-4 then it is fine if they are more than 6 you have infection. But it is also necessary to see if you have any symptom like increased frequency of urine or burning in it. As for pain in abdomen please consult a doctor nearby to find the reason;he will examine you and prescribe the necessary medicines. Thanks |
My son developed a goose egg around his temple area three weeks ago. It never showed a bruise and he did not recall hitting his head. We took him to the doctors and they did a physical examination and said it was a hematoma. It has not gone down in sizzle and sometimes it looks bigger. He is now complaining of dizziness every so often. Should I take him back to the doctors. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Head injuries need to be observed for the first 24 hours. The following are alarming symptoms (within first 24 hours) of a head injury that needs a doctors' attention.1. Vomiting2. Seizures3. Persisting neurological deficits (numbness is a neurological deficit)4. Difficulty in maintaining gait5. Vision problems6. Increasing severity of headache any of the above symptoms (including dizziness) have occurred and are present even after 24 hours then you need to see a doctor and get a CT scan brain done for your son. If he is experiencing dizziness and nausea which is not subsiding even after 3 days, they may visit the ER. |
my daughter woke up with a large red itchy spot on her cheek, it s winter where we live so i ruled out mosquito bite. she is 3 yrs old, she has another red area in her arm pit that itches. she has has the chicken pox vac. all her shots are up to date. im wondering what this could be and if there is a possibility of it being contagious, as I have a compromised immune system, i have to be very careful if its a chance of it being chicken pox i cant risk getting shingles. Or it could be a spider bite maybe? i m not sure | Hi, Welcome to the ChatDoctorBrief... History is incomplete, some associated symptoms need to be known to differentiate differential diagnosis. Detailed answer... As I have gone through your question, I need to know about other associated symptoms to rule out whether it can be chicken pox, measles , eczema or low immunity. If she has 2 to 3 days back history of runny nose, flu,red eyes or fever then most probably it can be viral infection (measles), as the spots tend to be in clusters and crust gradually in chicken pox, and they appear first on abdomen, in measles spots and rashes start appearing first on face but associated with above-mentioned symptoms. Since you have also mentioned low immunity, witChatDoctorpromised immunity, the child should have history of recurrent different infections or chest infections. From my point of view it seems that she is having eczema only, which is allergic response of skin to cold weather, pollen etc. For that stop using soaps and apply emollients 3 times a day. She may also use defense Chat Doctor. |
Are there any natural remedies I can use or take for PVC...Had an echocardiogram today and other tests. Halter monitor tomorrow. My chest is feeling fluttery a lot of the time. I am very anxious in general and know that this can contribute to it. Is it possible for them to stop? They started a week and a half ago....... | HIT hank for asking for ChatDoctorI had gone through the history and information given here, PVC could be due to heart disease, like ischemia, electrolyte imbalance, second it could be due to some Chat Doctor. The underlying cause of PVC matters the great, and it is being taken care accordingly, it can not be managed with any natural remedies, but with underlying management it may be corrected. Hope this information helps. |
hi i am 27 yr female, off late i am loosing a lot of hair..i want to get this treatment done and fix ma hair as i am a trainer and it embarrases me in ma looks...i would like to know are there any side effects in your treatment and how long would i have to do this, as i am really scared about all this stuff | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, underlying cause of hair fall need to be known in female patient it could be due to fungal infection of hair root, second hormone changes third endocrine dysfunction, and it needs be managed accordingly till then condition can be managed with \"Minoxidil 5% solution, and it can be used with no fear of side effect it is local application to be applied on scalp, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Im 40 weeks pregnant and I have been experiencing tightening of my chest a cough and a slight sore throat. My chest is also starting to hurt hurt from coughing. What can I do? | Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This suggests upper or lower respiratory infection.* Guidelines for better recovery-Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day-Avoid excess sugar, oily, spicy, non veg, junk foods.- Walking in fresh air, deep breathing exercises, YOGA will help tremendously.* Visit your doctor for further assistance. Wishing you fine recovery. Regards. |
ya i am a34 yers old man and have this problem of high blood pressure since last two months which is not so high ie its 113/80 but i am fealing very weak and have no appetitemy blood reports says that i have little high bile but i am hepatitis ABs positive for A and B BOTH please suggest i am a vegetarian | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern, and would explain that your blood pressure values are at a normal range. So your symptoms don't seem to be related to your blood pressure. A chronic hepatitis could mimic this clinical scenario. I recommend consulting with your gastrohepatologist for a careful physical examination, an abdominal ultrasound and a wide number of blood tests (ALT, AST, Gama GT, ALP, PCR, sedimentation rate, etc) to examine better your liver function. In case of an active chronic hepatitis, you would need to be treated properly, to avoid possible complications related to this infection. Other blood lab tests are also needed (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, cortisol plasma level, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, etc.), to exclude other possible metabolic causes related to this symptomatology. Hope to have been helpful! Best regards, |
hi, my father in law is suffering from cretining problem in kidney, he is not able to digest any type of liquid also since last 4-5 days. he went to see one doctor today he told that need to put him on dailasys. can you suggest any good doctor in patna bihar, india ? | HelloThanks for query. Your father-in-law has been detected to have Chronic Renal Parenchymal Disease and has persistent vomiting since 4-5 days. He needs to get hospitalized Please consult qualified Nephrologist for clinical assessment and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis .1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Renal function tests .4) Serum Electrolytes Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. As regards the stage of his kidney disease. Chat Doctor. |
31-year-old female, 5 0 , 55kg, with history of severe left chest pain for more than a month now, unable to freely move left hand due to the pain also not able to sneeze though sneeze is initiated but not able to complete it, as it is stopped in half way. Also difficulty breathing deeply, sometimes have to stop and take a long breathe then move on. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having musculoskeletal cause mostly for your symptoms. But better to rule out cardiac cause first for left sided chest pain. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If its normal then no need to worry much. It is due to musculoskeletal cause. Try to follow these steps.1. Avoid heavyweight lifting.2. Avoid strenuous exercise.3. Avoid movements causing pain.4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.6. Start left shoulder physiotherapy. |
I recently had three MRI S to my left ankle. They show a small tear to the deltoid ligament. My doctor has suggested surgery to repair the damage. I am a distance runner and was wondering if there was other treatment I should do before going through the surgery. Thank You. | Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Till time, you can continue use of ankle supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. If there is complete ligament tear on then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Hi Doctor I am facing a social phobia , like I am not able to make eye contacts with the people I am talking to. Whenever I start speaking to people I have some type of phobia and I will start looking into their body parts. So because of this I try not looking at their faces and I will tell myself not to look at their body parts but it automatically leads me to look at their body parts. Because of this I cannot speak properly to girls as well as men. | Hello. On the basis of information provided it appear that you are suffering from either social phobia or you have anxious avoidant personality disorder. As far as management is concerned there is no medication which can change you overnight in to a different person. For this you need a psychologist who work with you over these issues and make you learn social skill, and you implement them and get over your problem. It is a long process of learning, and you should be compliant to the advice given in therapy. It is not an easy thing but can be achieved if you have good motivation to get out of it. Best way is to follow the advice in therapy very sincerely. |
hello, i need a urologist i believe. i have a cyst i think on my right scrotum and it is painful. i am not sure how to explain it well. its not puss inside and its not releasing blood. its slighlty red and a bit darker now because ive been trying to squeeze it to pop it thinking it would be puss. im a 22 year old male who is fit and healthy but it has caused problems with my running its very hard and almost like a quarter of an inch protruding from my skin. its about a quarter inch in diameter. ive never seen this before but its definitely right underneath the skin or has molded into the epidermis. any recommendations to deal with it cleanly would be of a great help. | Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It is nothing but a Sebaceous cyst. Because you have mentioned that it is underneath the skin and molded into epidermis.Thus, it is not a testicular or epididymis cyst. Luckily this is a harmless cyst and also benign. Probably the cyst might get infected now. That is why you have redness and pain over the cyst. You need the antibiotics like flucloxacillin and metronidazole (as it in genital area, anaerobic infections are common) and painkillers like Ibuprofen. A course of antibiotics will usually clear an infection if it occurs. Once the infection is cleared, you may consult surgeon and completely excise the cyst. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health. |
About two years ago I started getting numbness and pain in my left toe . Spoke to my GP and he thought as I had knocked it badly I could have damaged the nerve and that it would take up to 18 months to repair. Non that time the pain in the toe went just leaving the numbness but the pain and numbness started in the right t Big toe over time the pain went just leaving numbness now in both big toes. The pain and numbness started in my left thumb and mentioned it to my GP as my father has peripheral neuropathy which has caused him to loss feeling in his legs now to mid thigh. He is in his lat 80 s but I am concerned this might be affecting me. The GP thought it could be a problem in my neck . I am 57 female, not diabetic in good health but over weight. Can you give me advice as to whether I should ask to be referred on to get things checked or if it is neck problem how can I stop further nerve damage? | HiT hank you for your question. There are several kinds of peripheral naturopathies and yours seems to be progressive. It would be very important to know what is the cause of peripheral neuropathy. Please consult a neurologist who can investigate this further. The pattern of progression of symptoms is not very typical of spinal cord problems in the neck though it is possible. I would suggest consulting a neurologist, obtaining EMG/NCV which is a test to assess the peripheral nerves and finally MRI of the neck. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. |
My husband has had extreme constant lower back pain for approximately 2 weeks. Looking at his back there are visible veins over the area that is in pain. The doctor we saw said it was a bruise, but it reminded me of blood poisoning as the veins are very visible and tree branch like. The pain has now moved to the exact same place on the right side. He has hot flashes also. He is vey leery of doctors and I am extremely worried about his health. | Hello Miami appreciate your concern for your husband well as far as branching of visible veins is concerned wherever there is inflammation this occurs, but constant pain warrants the radiological examination of the spine if the pain persist for more than two weeks and also blood investigation to rule out any pathological cause of pain and get treated appropriately if u wish you can contact again till that time you can ask him to take some anti-inflammatory medicines to help resolve the bruise and rest |
every month for the past 5 or 6 months i begin to feel mild labor like contractions under my rib cage. it lasts for about 3 minuites with 30 sec intervals then its gone only to occur a month later. Sometimes its at night, sometimes its while Im at work on the computer. What could this be? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Intermittent feeling of chest contractions are commonly seen in stress and anxiety. But better to rule out heart related diseases first. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely in your case. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello, my 4 years old doughter had for 1 day a stuffed nose and running eyes...since this morning she started caughing and her nose started to run. She is cauching pretty bad and her breathing is heavy...she doesn t have fever, her mucus is white and she has a good apetite. Please tell me if she needs an antibiotic and if she does which one do you recomend. Thank you! | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Decision to start antibiotics is taken by proper examination and history of patient and can not be generalized. Absence of fever and good appetite are against possibility of missing anything serious. But she needs an exam to rule out possibility of bacterial throat infection and congestion in chest. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questionsTake care. |
Hi ..im a 36yr old female and ive noticed that on my right side a little below my ribs i fell what appears to be little hard ,sometimes soft lumps thats moves and im tender in the area as well .ive been having bloating and weight gain lately and bowel issues ...im scared and i have no health insurance to see a doctor ..do you know what it might be? | Hi, Dear,Good Morning from India. Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor Virtual Clinic.-I studied your query in depth. I understood your concerns.-In my opinion-the right lump below ribs-appears to be wart?sebaceous cyst?lipoma-dercums disease?epigastric hernia?or a boil?. I would require more information by clinical examination.-Still from the given facts it appears- to be-epigastric hernia -as you have belching and gases and bowel issues with it. If not the bowel issues and belching could be due to unrelated and other reasons.-Remedy-Your doctor would advise-treatment according to cause. Hope this would help you to get normal health fast. Wellcome to Chat Doctor again for any more queries. Have a Good day. |
Hi my mom has colo rectal cancer and she has undergone chemotherapy and radiation 9 weeks before. the date of surgery is on 12 th july. But now though we are waiting for the surgery date but my mom is facing gas formation issue , regarding stool passing | You mother probably has landed up in irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. Radiation can also cause increased frequency of stools and irritation of gut but that doesn't last long. Her symptoms are not permanent, and she would get better as time passes by. All she needs to do is to take frequent small meals with good nutritious value, low fiber diet and not to get upset. You can seek the advice of your physician regarding supportive medications |
I have had a headache for 2 days straight ,can t get rid of it no matter what I do or take..Checked my blood pressure it keeps going up...It now is188/111 pulse is 108.. I know I m under alot of stress lately but my primary took me off my blood pressure meds 4 mths ago I been on since 32 yrs old now I m 53. Advice Please.. | Hello, I would explain that the headaches seem to be related to high blood pressure values. For this reason, the main thing to do is to treat high blood pressure. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and discussing the possibility of starting antihypertensive therapy. Some blood lab tests are also necessary (complete blood count, PCR, ESR, thyroid hormone levels, fasting glucose, blood lipid profile, kidney and liver function tests). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have been throwing up most mornings when brushing my teeth, Just bile. But i sometimes carry on heaving for a while. But if i think about it during the day i heave, If i cough i heave and when i brush my teeth at night i am sick, As i have eaten. I seem to pick up colds and upset tummies a lot lately. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Do you clean your palate and tongue while brushing? Maybe you tend to clean it too far deep or maybe you have oversensitive palate or gagging sensation. This can also be due to gastric troubles and acidity. Try brushing with a soft brush using correct brushing method (ask your dentist). Use mouthwash. Clean your tongue, palate and oral mucosa gently with a gaze piece. Take deep breaths through nose while brushing or cleaning mouth and think of something else than focusing on vomiting sensation. If the problem persists, consult a physician for upset stomach and gastrointestinal check up. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you! |
Thanks a lot for your help Doctor. Can I pls ask what are the adverse effects of Demetia? Could it have been brought on by a severe shock to the patient., e.g. hearing that only daughter is divorcing her husband of 32 yrs even though there were not obvious signs of marital problems. | Hithanks for using Chat Doctor Dementia is not merely a problem of memory. It reduces the ability to learn, reason, retain or recall experience and there is also loss of patterns of thoughts, feelings and activities. Additional mental and behavioral problems often affect people who have dementia, and may influence quality of life, caregivers, and the need for institutionalization. As dementia worsens individuals may neglect themselves and may become disinhibited and may become incontinent. Behavior may be disorganized, restless or inappropriate. There are a lot of causes of dementia like old age, vascular cause, neurological etc., but it does not occur due to psychological cause. Thanks |
for the past few months my 2 year old has complained of itching on her arms and legs and around her back. there is no rash just lots of scratch marks where she has drawn blood. when she starts scratching an area hives might appear for a short time but then they go away. is this an allergy? she has had eczema in the past but this looks nothing like excema. there is no redness, blistering, raised area - nothing to associate with eczema. | Brief answer |
My belly button has been getting infected on and off since my lyproscopic surgery a few months ago it gets red and swollen but there is no discharge. My belly button is very deep but I m concerned that it could be internal and not just in need of external cleaning | Hello there I am Chat Doctor. This type of picture is usually seen in two type of condition.1.structural abnormality2. Infection. If there is structural abnormality like proper suture healing is not done, or belly track is connected with some inner body tissue which causing adhesion. To rule out you need to see doctor who have operated. And ask to rule out any problem. If it is nothing structural we need to rule out infection. If infection is there it is along with fever, redness, discharge and pain. Any of these may be there. Few are present here. So you need to go for culture examination of discharge. After such a log time postoperatively mostly by some infection. Which may be hospital acquitted or may be you have acquired infection after complete healing which is not from hospital. Because u have spent long time after operation this may be acquired from other source. So just follow your operative surgeons guidance while keep these things in mind. Hope I have given a good guidance to YOY. Givee star rating according to your satisfaction level. Thanking you. |
I fell backwards and landed on a soccer ball with my lower back. I immediately had extreme abdominal pain and needed to help to get up. I was about to go to the Emergency Room, but after a warm shower the intense pain had gone down significantly. I chose to rest and see how it went. For the most part of the days, I forget all about it. However, lifting my head when lying down in bed or rolling over normally brings on an unusual burning type of pain. It has been almost a month now and I still feel that odd abdominal pain, but only then. I expect I should probably see a doctor. Does this sound familiar? What do you think is going on? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read your history and understood the problem. IT is wonderful to know that you still have not got an opinion of a Surgeon or took a proper treatment in spite of injury 1 month ago. When one falls backwards and lands on the spine, it ought to cause few types of injury.-The muscular strain and sprain-hematoma which resolves slowly.- Stress fractures of the parts of the vertebrae.- Dislodgement of the inter-vertebral disc, protrusion causing pressure on some nerves and causing the referred pains.Hence, you have to get yourself physically examined by an Orthopedic Surgeon. Get An MRI of the whole spine, the spinal cord, the soft tissues and vertebrae. If there is nothing serious, get a medical treatment and Physiotherapy. If there is a surgical condition, get operated. |
im not sure what it is. About 3 days ago i noticed I developed a bump about 1.5cm above my clitoris, within the labia minora. it was painful. I left it alone. Yesterday i checked and it looked like it had a white head, much like when a pimple is about to pop out....i tried squeezing, but nothing came out (thank god). It itches a lot and of course there is contact irritation with my underwear....is this folliculitis?] | Hi, Good Evening. Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied it in depth and I understood your health concerns.-Cause -for bump above clitoris-1-This could be mostly due to the -boil/furuncle-Folliculitis/mucous cyst -infected with blocked ducts-as its painful and itchy-with irritation a lot with underwear. 2-It could be folliculitis as said by you, but you need to consult your GAEC ER doctor, who would fix the diagnosis and would treat it accordingly.4-Dont get scared and uneasy, but be cautious and act fast. Hope this would help you a lot to relieve you. Wish you fast recovery-and healthy life. Wellcome to Chat Doctor with more queries till you are satisfied. Have a Good Day...!! Chat Doctor. N.M.S.GENL-CVTS, Super specialist and Senior Consultant-and Expert in Non-Curable-Disease therapy for Cancer, Asthma,etc., Rejuvenation therapy and Tissue failure -reversal therapies.a |
I m 56 yrs old, 6 1 tall, 230 lbs. No health issues, no high blood pressure, take no medications. I need to know if there is a product that can aid me in keeping erections during intercourse. I nevver go completely flaccid, but will have a weaker erection during intercourse. A natural aid is what I m looking for, not one of the big 3 prescription drugs. | Hello, At the age of fifty-six years, due to hormonal changes, some males can face erectile dysfunction. So in my opinion, you should get done hormone levels. You may need hormone pills to regulate hormones. Once your hormones are normalizing you will be alright. Another common cause of this is stress and anxiety. To avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Talk more with your partner about your Vikings and disliking. Don't worry you will be alright with all these. Better not to take commercially available Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my husband is scheduled for a bronchial thermoplasty procedure. He will have three procedures. He has many test and he was given a dx of asthma . His symptoms are wheezing in the lungs, congestion, coughing up dark colored sputum . Predinsone is the only thing that helps.He has been on predinsone since January 2013 due to the coughing and wheezing. This has been going on for about two years with the episodes getting worse and requiring more trips to doctor for predinsone. He was exposed to asbestose, glue and coal dust, but doctor sees no issue related to these environmental expostures. The asbestose and glue were cut on a saw and filled the room with the fibers, this was back in the 70 s and I am not sure his problem is asthma. He has marking in his lungs. What do you think? | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Since your husband exposed to asbestos, coal etc. almost 43 years ago. You have not mentioned the duration of present symptoms your husband is having. There is cough, congestion, whistling sound (wheezing), expectoration & breathlessness, relieved with prednisolone may be due to, 1 Interstitial lung disease, diagnosis can be confirmed by M R I and physical examination by a pulmonologist. 2 asthmatic allergic bronchitis, diagnosis can be confirmed by physical as well clinical examination by a physician. 3 May be smokers cough, if your husband is a chain smoker from last 30-40 years, so consult a physician and get his opinion because dark-colored sputum is usually associated with smokers disease. In my opinion consultation with a pulmonologist will help. Good luck. |
hi doctor,i made blood test yeterday and lipidprofile are as follows total serum cholostrol is 200,tryglycerides is 84,HDL is 55and LDL is 128.2 and VLDL is 16.8 And SGPT is 21.so what should i have to do?my age is 27,height 6 feet,& weight 73 kgs.i am a reguler smoker also. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. These are not very concerning findings and usually this can be regulated by appropriate low fat diet and exercise and body weight regulation. Medications are not requires at this stage. You need to reduce fats, Fred food and sugar in your diet, avoid alcohol and smoking and eat more blood food, fruit and vegetables. Check your lipid profile in 2 months hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor. |
Hi I had a neck replacement 4 years ago and every sence I have had pain in my right sholder blade and arm and spine It feels like every time I turn my head it is ripping on my spine neck and arm, I am always in pain and the right arm is so weak it hurts after using it only a few time..the pain is getting worse, its hard to type this I | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion that could be cervical radiating pain due to spinal disc herniation that may cause such neuropathic pain. Try to avoid heavy lifting, over using or vigorous movements , physiotherapy, yoga, hot massages with topical gels, NSAIDs painkillers like Advil tabs when needed, B12 vitamin supplementation, muscle relaxants will be helpful. If pain persists I recommend further imaging by MRI scan on your spine for proper evaluation and management. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
Im 19 and I have high blood pressure sometimes and others it is perfectly normal. I am on progestin only birth control pill and I want to get the Implanon implant. Will my doctor perscribe it to me if my blood pressure is high when he takes it? I am also overweight. | Hi, It is not normal to have high blood pressure at this age. What is your BMI? One reason for your high blood pressure could be you being overweight. You must reduce weight. This is important for your overall well-being too. I advise you to first consult physician to find out the cause for high blood pressure and get it treated. You can have the Implant inserted while being treated for high blood pressure. There is no problem with it. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. |
Hello. I have had itchy mosquito like bumps on my abdomen, under my breasts, in the groin area and armpits. They itch like crazy then not at all. Then itch like crazy again. I ve had them for about 5 months but lately have been getting more and more and they do not seem to go away! | Dear, As per the area of involvement and duration of bumps. I feel high possibility of associated bacterial and fungal infections in these areas. Usually fungal infections persist for that long. You may start with topical antifungals + antibacterial, which is a prescription Chat Doctor. Sometimes Oral antifungals are also used for recurrent infections and involving large area and multiple sites. Use over the counter antiallergic and calamine lotion to decrease itching meanwhile. |
hi, i am 21 years old | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. From the description of your problem, it appears that you are suffering from an Anxiety disorder with Panic attacks. There are treatments available for your problems - both in the form of medication and psychological therapy, which will help you overcome your symptoms. So, I would suggest that you see a psychiatrist in your place for a detailed evaluation and for starting treatment. Antianxiety medication such as SSRIs are very effective in controlling anxiety symptoms and panic attacks. Various forms of psychological therapy, especially CBT, are also effective in controlling your anxious and negative thoughts. So, please seek professional help at the earliest. Wish you all the best. |
I have bee going through this for about six months now. and I keep getting different answers. In May I flew home on a short flight I Had two Symmetrical rashes in the same spot on had 2 symmetrical rashes inthe same spot on both legs. The swollen with edema, I went to my primary doctor a dermatologist and and allergist.I have had ultasounds biopsies and all kinds of blood work. My legs hurt right down through the bone and it feels like ther are 10thousand pin pricks coming out. at one point there was purpura and bleeding and severe bruising. No one can figure this out. The Dermatologist just wants to sell me elixers and free and clear shampoo. First the said vascullitis then a reaction to bug bits then today eczema. I am not buying it.. I also have little bumps that grow into what almost looks like a chicken pock mark. This is on my arms. I have been running fevers and having chills. I feel like no one car es or wants to give me the correct diagnosis. I was taking Diclofinac joint pain. The bruising and rash at first looked like HSP but everyone I have seen says I am not a little child. No I am a52 year female. Every joint hurts. It is hard to stand and move.I need to get the proper diagnosis. | As allergy can develop at any time with anything at any age even a major food we are taking suddenly start reacting to body proteins, allergies can be developed from any one of these things like oils shampoo soaps creams ointments body application materials medicines like PCM ibuprofen aspirin disdain calcium multivitamins and diet supplimentsfoods pollensget consultation with allergy specialist who can get you diagnosed by getting allergy tests and find the cause and treat according to result till you can use antiallergic tabs and antiallergic creams for local application and avoid paracetamol ibuprofen aspirin disdain calcium vitamins and diet supplements to control the pain use other group of salts |
I have liver cirriosis and my legs and feet are severely retaining water. Water is dripping out slowly from legs. I am subscribed 40 mg water pill taking one in morning and one in pm. I try and watch my sodium and fluid intake. Any other suggestions? | Hello, You can have portal hypertension because of cirrhosis. Diuretic usually prescribes for decreasing edema fluid. Which you have been prescribed. Take a low salt diet. Moreover, if needed beta-blocker group Chat Doctor. If you vomit blood, then immediately consult to the nearby emergency room for band ligation or chemotherapy. Consult gastroenterologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello Doctor, I am 28 yrs, female suffering from acute acne since 4 years. Of late I started applying dettol (non diluted) on face and leaving it over night and washing it in the morning. It has worked for me as the acne has decreased substantially. I wonder how safe this might be for the skin? Please advise...Thanks & Regards. | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. As you had mentioned that after detail application your acne has decreased & that has being working for you. Its not safe practice. It's true that poor hygiene aggregates acne so try to use a detail cleansing lotion for cleaning your face. There are many topical antiacne creams & lotions that work well on acne. Try to consult your dermatologist, looking at your skin condition your doctor will prescribe you the suitable treatment. Take care. |
We are married coules...we normaly use condom as a protection during sex. But we are planning to go for oral contraceptives which my wife can take it on regular basis for another 1-2 years. Plz help me n finding best pills in India with a proper advice of when nd how to start the oral contraceptive..when to go for The unprotected sex after taking thr regular pill...Also advice if how to get pregnant when we want | Hello dear. Understand your concern. You start combine OC pills like male D, ovral, ovral L, femilon, duoluton L, novelon, yasmin, diane 35,etc... all available in India at cheaper rate also. Before starting pills, your wife should do some test like liver function test, blood sugar, pap smear, Blood pressure, weight. You want to continue it for 1-2 years, so you should know about its side effects. Pills he some side effects like nausea, spotting,weight gain, missed or delay period, tenderness of breasts, headache,mood swings, vaginal discharge, decrease libido(affect sex Chat Doctor. Oc pills contain 28 tablets, in which 21 white tablets contain estrogen & progesterone hormones, another 7 brown tab. Contain iron & vitamins as placebo. So start from 21 tab., start it from 1st day of your menstruation cycle .it has taken daily one preferably bedtime for 21 days. Then period is coming, you can take 7 brown placebo tab.in this day's or not. Then start second pack of tab. From 1st day of menstruation cycle again & continue up to 1-2 yr. You have to take it regularly everyday on specific time (make habit by putting reminder in mobile). If you miss one tablet then take as early possible or on next day along with that day tablet. If you will missed two period then use other contraception like condoms to prevent pregnancy. You can take sex any time if you are on regular dose of OCP.in between you want to get pregnant then stop tab. Hope this will guide you. Best regards. |
Hi, I was at my allergist today and was very congested, runny stuffy nose, sneezing as a result of being off my Allegra for four days prior to the subdermal allergy testing she did today. I showed no reaction to any of the environmental allergens tested for, but to help me out she gave me a small cup full of liquid prednisone , an Allegra tablet and some nasal spray (she said earlier would not aggravate my existing benign heart irregular beat I get from time to time.) That was at noon today. Then tonight at 5pm I started suddenly getting an increased heart rate along with bad irregular beats (PVCs I believe from past experience). Three hours later I am still getting them. Can these be a result of the prednisone the allergist gave me? I told her I had a history of benign irregular heart beats and couldn t take any nasal sprays that had a decongestant effect because of my heart. That is why I m surprised she gave me prednisone which I just read online can cause palpitations and rapid beat. Do you think the one dose of prednisone caused this fast beat and irregular heart beats and, if so, will it subside soon or by morning? Thanks. | Hello, There is in fact very little evidence to suggest prednisolone can set off premature ventricular contractions; but certainly can set off palpitations if the dose was higher than required. Some patients with a Chat Doctor. You have not mentioned the dose you had, or whether you took it on an empty stomach or without PPI cover. Gastritis is a problem when taken on an empty stomach, and that set off palpitations. It should subside within 24 hours, but if you still feel unwell, I would suggest you get seen by a physician as soon as possible for an ECG and a thorough evaluation. Thanks. |
momexperiencingmilddementiafor2 yrs brokehip totally gpne for 3 weeks after surgery then came back infollowing 2 months gradual progression of denentiasymptoms to severelevels..then started aracept immed improvement within hours...back85 percent ofcognitivefunct andspeechfor2weeks...then 3days sharp decline now upswingfor 3 days back to about 75percentfunctioning...is thistypical...stillneeds 24 hr care tho... | Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below- |
Hi Doc, I am having severe cold for more than eight days. my nose is running and cough is stuck in the chest and also sour throat. I took Nuhist tablet for three days, 3 tabs per day and Roxithromycin, 2 tabs per day for four days and also Ambrolite-s cough cyrup for the same time. But I didnt get positive result. The pharmacist changed it to CEFTAS CV 200 and Omnacortil-20 and Ambrolite Levo cough cyrup. Is is the right combination for my cure. Regards, Dinesh | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. No, this is not right combination of Chat Doctor. You have given omnacortil, which is oral steroid. And oral steroids are not indicated in cold. So better not to take omnacortil. Absolute syrup is having bucolic, expectorant. So it will worsen your coughing. So better not to take this. You should start antihistamines and anti-inflammatory |
I have had a broken wisdom tooth for about 3 months and it has been hurting pretty bad for about 2 months now. Well in the past month it has started to smell, probably from decay im guessing, but the gums around the tooth have become sore and swollen in the last few days and the tooth itself wiggles when i touch it as if it is going to fall out. I know it wont just fall out, and i have contacted a dentist, but they havent got back to me as it is the weekend. Can this kill me if not taken care of right away, or am I at risk for any life threatening problems? | With your query, exactly what you guessed is corrected foul smell is due to purification of collected debris or food particles in it. You also mentioned your gums are sore because of the same and infection. I think you may have to go for extraction of the tooth. I would definitely say you must visit your dentist or oral surgeon for the needful. You need antibiotics coverage too don't delay it infection may spread to other areas. Hope this helps you |
hi , 32 weeks pregnant , first child , i am getting really bad stomach cramps and it really hurts when my baby moves even the slightest little bit ... i had a shower to relax me abit n noticed the water ran red for a minute or two .. i have a scar froman op ( same place as you would c-section) from a urether reimplantation and there feel like there is alot of pressure there.. what do i do? | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Cramps, pain and red discharge are indicative of preterm labor pains. The pressure at the incision site might be due to the abdominal cramps and uterine contractions. I would suggest you to consult an ORGAN specialist as soon as possible to get properly examined and treated accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Chat Doctor. |
My 12 year old daughter says she has a pain in her right middle rib cage area. The one rib seems to be swollen more so than the other side. She says it hurts to breathe in and hurts to lay down like something stabbing. She is healthy otherwise and no know medical conditions. | This is most likely a non-displaced rib fracture or a muscle pull. These are not uncommon, but can be tricky to diagnose. A chest X-ray is the first place to start after a good physical exam and a careful history. Often times there's a history of an injury that seemed minor at the time, but was followed by pain. This condition is usually more annoying than dangerous, as it can take a couple of months to resolve. Other conditions need to be ruled out though, so the doctor visit is necessary to fully clarify. |
Im having stomach pain that hasnt gone away for a few hours, mostly right under my ribs. I just started my period yesterday, so I took 4 ibuprofen this morning at around 7AM, another 4 at 12PM, and then 2 Midol at 4PM- I dont have any cramps that feel like usual menstrual cramps, but instead my stomach feels like its cramping. Ive been somewhat dizzy and shaky and nauseous, plus Ive had diarrhea since yesterday- I thought this was all period problems, but my stomach has been really bothering me over the past few hours. I havent taken any medication since 4PM, and its now 1AM and my stomach is still hurting, almost like I need to throw up but havent. Is this just a problem from taking too much medication earlier thatll go away soon, or something more like an ulcer? | Hello, The multiple doses of an NSAID without antacid is a bit major risk factor for the development of acute gastritis with or without ulcer formation in the stomach. My guidelines at present-stop the further intake of ibuprofen-more liquids' intake in sessions-capsule omeprazole or pantoprazole with sips of water-syrup Atlanta- avoid all spices, non-veg if consuming-avoid stress and anxiety-do follow up after 24 hours or early as per the need for the condition Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
sir my sister suffer from high fever within 3 months. high fever means 105 F approx or some time more than this. This fever attack her at morning time generally. But when we give her medicine than fever become fall down. Kindly inform me that what i have to do? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your sister is suffering from persistent high fever which seems to be due to viral or bacterial infection. It could be due to urinary tract infection. Need not worry. You should maintain complete hygiene. You should do tepid sponging t o lower down fever. I would suggest you to visit general physician once and get it examined. You should get blood tests redone and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take diet rich in fresh juices and fruits. Chat Doctor. You should take anti-allergic medication along with proper course of antibiotic along with Ibuprofen. Avoid intake of outside food. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
As far as I know ive always had a large dip in my skull where my soft spot would have been. Im a 62 yr old female. Because its so lg, ive asked many others if they have this. Ive not found another like mine. A lg mans thumb could lay in the spot in my skull. | This can happen both congenitally i, e from birth or can be acquired due to various reasons. But from the way that you describe the dip with no other features or symptoms this should not because to worry. But if u do have some symptoms this may have to be investigated but if it is just the dip with no other symptoms till date u can leave it alone. Some people may acquire this during birth in a normal delivery |
Thank you for your time sir, I have been diagnosed with multilevel moderate to severe degenerative spondylosis. 1mm at C3-4 and 2mm at C7-T1....I have had fusion and rods surgically implanted (obviously). Also have rods and pins at L3-S1..... my neck is getting progressively painful and am really becoming very limited in my daily activities. This pain is waking me up and noticing the loss of strength in my left arm. What are your thoughts? Again, thank you for your time. Michelle | Hi Michelle, Following surgery to the C spine, what you can develop after a period of time is called as adjacent segment disease or degeneration. What is means is that the cervical vertebrae are subjected to increase movements and following fusion surgery this places additional stress on the intervertebral discs above and below the fusion levels, the superior levels being more affected. This can lead to narrowing of the cervical canal and cause nerve root compression if its severe enough. So kindly get Cervical spine x-rays done, get a neurological checkup done to see if you're having any sensorimotor deficits and consult a spine surgeon if these levels will require decompression and fusion as well. |
Hi,I am a 23 years old female.About 6 months ago I first noticed after a shower that these little lumps under my skin on my shoulder appeared. These are painless, and have only gotten a bit longer and thicker since the first appearance. They only appear after a shower or after putting body lotionon, for a few seconds or minutes and then disappear again.They feel swollen like lymph nodes.My family has a history for cancer, however after doing some research could these be parasites?Any help or direction with this would greatly be appreciated.Thanks | Hi, You have mentioned this lesion appeared after using some lotion then this may be due to hypersensitivity reaction. Little swelling at the shoulder which disappears sometime surely not related to any sort of cancer. At this region there are no major lymph nodes. Parasitic infection may be there but without clinical examination of the lesion it is difficult to comment. You should visit a dermatologists' office for better guidance. |
hi there,am dan and would like to know the best product to stop my hairloss and to regrow my lost hair.my family has a history of hair loss and i would like to stop mine.i have heard about products like minoxin, rogaine and loniten. i have also heard that some products will make my hair to fall first before they start working. which product is the best? how long should it be used and after how long does one start seeing results. | My DearWelcome to Chat Doctor ! I have noted your details and related concerns. My view is that |
hi i have tender part on right side of scalp which was inflamed and doctor gave me antibiotics after taking them for 3 days skin broke,doctor then gave me cream which heeld the sore but i still have strange feeling on my scalp and right hand side of head feels sore to the touch | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to the local inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the scalp. You should know that in this region nerves lie under the skin and the soreness is related to the nerve inflammation too. It may take some weeks for the sensibility of this region to recover like before. But, if this problem persists, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam. Anyway your symptoms do not indicate any serious medical disorder. So, just relax and try to be patient. Hope to have been helpful! Take care, |
My 20 month old baby still seems extremely unsteady on his feet. He has been walking since about 13 months or so. He is a twin and was 7 weeks early, his twin does not appear to have the same issues. I also notice him grabbing at his head or tilting his ear towards his shoulder sometimes. Should i worry? | Hi, a child with 20 months of age should have stable gait, although sometimes while running the gait can be unstable. In my opinion you should investigate the child for Rickets or calcium deficiency like CBC, calcium and phosphate levels, X-ray wrist AP View for Rickets. Start Syrup Calcium for 2 months. A follow-up with above reports is necessary for father advice. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. |
My husband has been having lower stomach pains since sept. and are getting worse. He has the pains all the time now along with diarrhea, weakness, loss appetite,and has had a fever for a week now of 101-102F. He had a stool sample done and they found some WBC in the stool. Im worried and was wondering if you know what this could be? | Hi. Thanks for your query. The symptom complex of diarrhea, weakness, pain in lower abdomen and now with loss of appetite and fever is definitely indicative of an acute or acute on chronic intestinal infection. A 5-day course of an antibiotic, metronidazole, probiotic and symptomatic treatment should help the cause. If there is no relief after 5 days, you have to go for a consultation of a Gastroenterologist and undergo further tests of CT scan of the abdomen and colonoscopy.Further, tests to rule out tuberculosis may need additional investigations and may be a diagnostic laparoscopy. I hope this answer helps you. |
hi i would like to know if i missed a birth control pill and didn t take it and had unprotected sex can i be pregnant and how long after will i start getting symptoms if i am?hi i would like to know when i missed a contraceptive pill and didnt take it and had unprotected sex with my husband can i be pregnant and if so how long before i start getting symptoms? | Hi, Thank you for posting your question here I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. Yes, there is a possibility of getting pregnant if you miss your contraceptive pill and have unprotected sex. Wait around 7-10 days and then take a home pregnancy test, that should give you your result. Alternatively you can go to a doctor and ask him to test your blood to check if you are pregnant. Another thing you can do is call up your doctor and ask them to prescribe you with emergency pills that work for up to 5 days after unprotected sex, for example ulipristal acetate. So if it has been less than 5 days since the incident, I believe that would be the best option for you. I hope this answered your question. |
My daughter got sick on August 25th. She tested positive for strep and was put on penicillin on August 29th. She hasnt gotten any better. She is in Arizona, so Im worried she has Valley Fever. She has been to three doctors, the last one told her she was homesick so didnt take her questions about Valley Fever seriously. What should we do? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your daughter is known to have valley fever, which is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into the body through the lungs. It will make her feel like having cold or the flu and may cause a rash. In rare cases it can be deadly even with a normal immune system. Valley fever can spread from the lungs to other parts of the body. There is no medicine to prevent valley fever, but to stay away from areas where valley fever is common.Antifungal Chat Doctor. The follow-up of patients with chest X-ray and blood test helps to make sure whether she is getting better. Thank you. |
HiMy name is suhail khan from india and i m suffering from asthama since childhood.... now i m 21 years old. Had all the types of treatment but it will just control it but not curing asthama.... had tablets since a very long time.. now i m getting heavy hairfall, weak bones etc... please help me in this... thank you | Hello Mr Shall You are an asthmatic patient from childhood and now having severe hairs fall with weak bone. In my opinion you were taking corticosteroid tablets for asthma, however, you didn't mention in your query. Because those who use steroid tablets they develop weakness in bones and also hairs fall, so stop this medicine at once. When such case of asthma visit my clinic I prescribe my patient to take montelukast+ albuterol tablet once or twice in day depending on the condition and severity of symptoms. Pollen, fine dusting powder, mite, hay fodder, sudden fall and rise of temperature, pests (cockroaches) , molds, smoking (smokes) are certain predisposing factors causing asthma, so if possible avoid. Hope this will help you. |
What will cause you right thumb to twitch? It s been doing it for a few days and gets worse when I try to use it but it doesnt hurt. | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor forum. Muscle twitching is a benign, harmless condition. The cause is usually unknown. Sometimes it may be related to metabolic and electrolyte disturbances and rarely to a neurological pathology. Do not worry. It should improve with proper HY Chat Doctor. Severe cases need a detailed neurological examination. Hope this is helpful. Wish you good luck. Best Regards |
my mom obese 45 year old mother of four complains of pain in her right upper quadrant. She reports that nausea and vomiting often accompany the pain, which is especially noticeable when she eats a meal with high fat content. She added that she has a fever. Physical examination reveals a febrile, overweight woman wit involuntary guarding in the RUQ and cessation of inspiration on palpation of this area. what to do Dr? | Hi, I am so sorry to hear about your moms symptoms. But based on the symptoms you have listed and the physical signs you are describing, she seems to be suffering from Acute cholecystitis (Inflammation of the gall bladder) most probably due to gall stones. I would suggest you to get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen as soon as possible and also do blood tests to confirm the same. If the diagnosis is confirmed, then the current recommendation is to proceed immediately with a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This operation is routinely done in a number of surgical centers. If it has been more than 48 hours since the symptoms began, then I would suggest some painkillers and rest and plan for a cholecystectomy six weeks later once the inflammation subsides. Hope this helped and hope your mom starts feeling well soon. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details if necessary - rxsuresh@gmail.com |
I work in a spice mill, and I wear long pants with calf-high socks while I am working. Now that it is getting hotter, when I take my socks off at the end of the day, after sweating all day, both of my legs where the socks were, are very red and blotchy. They stay that way for a few hours to sometimes until the next day. Am I allergic to my own sweat? This is something which never used to happen. Is there anything I can do? maybe corn startch? | HiT hanks for writing to us. These red rashes could be due to contact dermatitis which is occurring due to your socks. Right now to treat the same, use a good moisturizer over affected area along with steroid cream like mometasone cream. Also change your socks and wear cotton socks. Make it a point to wash your socks in a mild detergent. The socks that you wear shouldn't be too tight as that can also irritate the skin. Hope this helpedTake care |
I have had upper right abdominal pain for about a year now. I ve had a ct scan and ultrasound and nothing was found. It started out hurting every now and again but now it hurts continuously. Also now when I eat a regular size meal, I end up feeling intoxicated. Also when I have a bowel movement all of them are very thin. Do you have any idea what could be going on? Thanks so much. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Pain in right upper abdomen with normal CT scan and ultrasonography and loose stools is indicative that there may be a problem related to the intestines. I would advise you the following |
have infected,possibly abscessed tooth. cannot afford proper dental care. a friend gave me some hi-dose ibuprofen(at least dulls pain)...and anti-biotics called Nitrofur(MACROBID)...question is will the macrobid help or do i need other type of antibiotics? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Macrobid is a good antibiotic which is mostly used in urinary tract infections though it has other various indications. Antibiotics are not to be taken off the counter and is to be taken only on prescription from your consulting doctor. Macrobid is not the choice of medicine for dental infections. I would advise you to first visit your dentist and have it checked, get the antibiotic changed to take along with ibuprofen. Do salt water gargling. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards. |
i am 21 years old. um normally getting sick of with people easily.At the moment i`m worry about my girl friend.When i`m talking with her i get fed up quickly .then we ended up with fighting with each other.but i cant live without her .i know i have some problem please any advice um really worrying. | HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have emotional instability. It could be part of your personality or may be due to depression. You should consult a psychiatrist for proper mental status evaluation and that would help to control such mood swings. You should also consult a psychologist for personality assessment to rule out borderline personality traits. If you need further help, you can ask. Thanks |
5 y/r old boy with red inflamed blotches like hives with a center on arms, legs & chest. Warm to touch possibly small bit of pus oozing. Not itchy but painful to touch. Looks like spider bites. Went to ER and was given benedryl & prednisone. So far, no change. | HI...sometimes the hives can take a longer time to resolve and not only this, it has a propensity to recur too after a week or two. I think he is having hives or urticaria, and you can wait for the response for a day or two. But if the kid is having black colored stools or pain the tummy or blood in the urine or motion or joint pains, I suggest you get back to your physician as we need to explore the possibility of vasculitis then. Regards - |
I suffer from severe upper abdominal attacks. They come on suddenly without warning. I get extreme pain in the lower back as well. After a couple of hours the pain moves into what I feel in my bladder area. These attacks come in clusters it seems, maybe a few over a couple of weeks, then nothing for a couple of months. I have taken Oxycodone to help relieve the pain, but they don t help very much. I end up vomiting and itchy after the initial upper pain. I am also loosing my hair and am easily fatigued. The pain will subside after several hours, but my abdomen will remain tender for one to three days afterwards. The pain does not come in waves it is constant and equivalent to child birth. I have had four natural births without complication. I am a 42 year old woman. This started in 2008 and was bearable then, but over the years has progressed into what it is today. G.I. has said it is irritable bowel, which i occasionally do suffer from, and is always relieved with a bowel movement. this pain stops on it s own and never is associated with a bowel movement. Almost always the attacks happen after 10 at night or before 10 in the morning, never through out the day. | Hi. To recapitulate |
Hi, I fell on the ice 2 days ago and my neck is hurting when I turn my head any direction. I have to help my self up when I lay down because my head/neck feels like its not strong enough to lift. I fell on my butt and hit my head a little bit - but mostly my butt got the most impact. My back is sore , but im worried about my neck. | Hi, Please tell me about you that have you vertigo or stiffness of back or neck? We will have to find out the reason whether its chronic or acute due to fall down, is there any ligament or muscle injury or simple fracture?some damage may be permanent and leads to nerve compression or arthritis. The treatment for neck and back injury or pain |
I have been advised to have an aortic valve replacement. My symptoms I can not walk for more than 2 hours and I suffer from erectile dysfunction other than that I feel fine. Do you think these symptoms will improve after the operation.I live in Thailand is there any American hospitals that offer medical tour services that can do this operation? | Hi, Erection problems can have many causes. These include Physical problems, such as injury to nerves or loss oxblood supply to the penis. Other health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Side effects of certain medicines. Stress. Chat Doctor. The exam, lab tests, and sometimes mental health tests can help find out the cause of the problem. Treatment is based on cause and includes avoiding tobacco and |
Last night I noticed a small red patch on the shaft of my penis and a small bump barely 2x2 mm. Its been 5 days since I last had sex which was protected. The red mark is slightly irritating though I think it might just be due to my own periodic self examinations. The surface around the bump is sometimes shiny as if moist. The seems no bigger then a nodule for a hair but I can see any hair coming from it and Im not sure if its an ingrown or not. | HelloThanks for query. Red patch with small bumps on glans penis after having protected sex is mostly due allergic reaction to chemicals in condom used as lubricant. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Definite along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical steroid cream of combination of antibiotic and steroid like Newsprint H for local application twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily. Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. |
I woke last night feeling slightly itchy. Went back to sleep, Woke this morning to a full blown bright red itchy rash covering my whole torso, front, sides and back. Its not terribly itchy, more picky feeling. I ve had pityriasis in the past, doesn t look much like that. I look almost sunburned. The only thing different yesterday was watching my neighbour home brew beer, got to smell and touch some of the grains, and the mash that was left over. ?? | YES THESE BE FOOD RELATED AS THE FOOD YOU STATED CAN BE ANYTHING CAN REACT WITH BODY PROTEINS AT ANY TIME AT ANY GE TO GIVE REACTIONS YOU MY TREAT IT Buy TAKING ANTI-ALLERGIC TABS LOCAL ANTI-ALLERGIC OINTMENT IN AFFECTED PARTS BUT SOME OTHER THINGS CAN ALSO START RESTING LIKE MED OIL SHAMPOO CREAMS SOAPS AND CLOTHES GET BLOOD DRUM TESTS FOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR ALLERGENS TO FIND THE CAUSE AND AVOID TO BE FREE FROM FURTHER RECURRENCES |
.22years,5.8f,73kg,asthma since childhood,every year facing breathing problem at the time of change of season and in the month of april.i take asthalin inhaler 2or 3times a day.since last 1 year taking foracort inh.(200) twice daily. some times i take nabulizer(levolin).am i taking right treatment. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history. Please consider following points, they will be helpful to you |
sir, my husband is suffering from chronic kidney failure and now he is suggested kidney transplantation . Now I heard abt the key hole surgery kidney transplantation was held in your hospital . What is its cost ? How much safe is this process ? What are the benefits comparing ordinary process? Ii this is safe for diabetic patients?My husband is a diabetic patient for 16 years.His height is 165 cms and weight 65kg | Welcome to Chat Doctor Key-hole surgeries can be done. They will be helpful by early recovery and return to work, smaller scar. The process is generally much safer than there will be less tissue reaction, bleeding, chance of infection. It will be more expensive though. Diabetes needs to be controlled before the procedure. You may discuss the procedure with your Urologist who will provide you the success rate and risks associated according to their regimen as well. |
hi i have a reash from heat on my thighs scrotum and up my crack onto my butt cheeks could heat rash have turned into a fungal infection it hurts so bad i cant hardly walk i used exssesive baby powder and try to stay clean and dry there is no ac where i am help | 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 terminating which is fungicidal. Once subsides use regularly antifungal dusting powders like candid or absorb powder to prevent recurrence. Consult doctor if it does not subside. You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos. |
My Wife is 29 yrs Old and she has high SGPT(90) & SGOT(49). I have done his Hepotitis b but it was negative but anti was positive. She did not take vaccination then it means she went through the infection phase but developed immunity for Hep B. Can you pls advise me the next step? Will UDLIV will be good for her? | Hi thanks for asking question. According to history your hepatitis b is seems in recovery phase as you have Bag negative. If Bag remain elevated after 6 months then carrier state present which is less likely in your case. But follow below instructions for few days. You can take ursodeoxy colic acid tablet that you have mentioned. Avoid refined sugar and food. Eat green leafy veg and fruits more. Do regular aerobic exercise. Avoid trans fat like butter, cheese, cookies, fried foot etc. Olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil like omega 3 fatty acid containing diets can be used for cooking. Limit alcohol. Crushed powder of carom seed or cumin seed with water is useful herbal remedy. With above measures mostly you will recover within few months. Still regularly monitor your liver enzyme with Bag for few months. Wish you good health. Chat Doctor. |
My 8 month old has been coughing at night for 6 weeks now. I can hear that his nose is congested and the dr said he has post nasal drip. He was on amoxicillin for 10 day and that didn t work. Now he has been on zyrtec for 3 days and is still coughing and stuffy. | Hi, Does he have any fever? Is there any nasal discharge visible? Any allergic disease like asthma or allergic rhinitis in family? Cough that persisted for 6 weeks needs evaluation to find out the cause. Possibilities are asthma, allergic rhinitis with post nasal Chat Doctor. Chronic sinusitis also can cause this, but it's uncommon in infancy, and we expect some nasal discharge too. If I were your treating doctor, after examining him for signs of allergy and chest examination, I would have ordered a complete blood count, ESR and a chest x-ray. This will help to decide whether this is an infective or allergic problem. Infection might respond to a different antibiotic and allergy will respond to nasal decongestants and steroids. Kindly discuss with your pediatrician. Meanwhile, keep him away from dust/smoke and keep the room clean. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello, I am currently in my teenage years, and my parents cannot afford another visit to the doctors office. I am have difficulties breathing and gasping for air, and sometimes my chest feels a little hurt or tight. The doctors diagnosed me with anxiety but how do I cope? I am currently homeschooled and don t have that much interactions and I m constantly thinking about this and I can t stop and it worsens. Sometimes I can spend a while without having breathing difficulties, but I just cannot stop gasping for air. PLEASE PLEASE do not send me a message that will worry me because I m literally shaking right now I just need help on how to cope with this. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test)3. ECG4. 2d echo. Chest x-ray and PFT are needed to rule out pulmonary causes for your symptoms. ECG and 2d echo are needed to rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. If all are normal then no need to worry much for your symptoms. Your symptoms mostly Anxiety related as you are teenager. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. |
Mild Bilateral Renal Parenchymal disease | HelloFirstly in renal parenchymal disease, severity of disease is assessed and treatment is planned accordingly. Renal parenchymal disease may be due to many reasons like glomerulonephritis, chronic diabetes mellitus, chronic hypertension etc. This need clinical correlation and further investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, urine RE/ME, complete renal function test(include serum urea, creatinine,creatinine clearance, serum sodium, potassium,chloride, bicarbonate,phosphate), GFR estimation,24 hour urinary protein excretion etc. You may need diet restrictions and medicines after investigations. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
My pain started a few weeks a go with pain around my belly button, it constantly feels crampy but sometimes sharp. Then a couple days later I began getting pain in my right leg that does not go away when laying down. Then a couple days ago my chest and back started hurting, my chest feels like there is someone standing on it, right on the breastbone. Now 2 days ago my throat became sore and swollen. They have already ruled out appendicitis and Ive had my gall bladder out. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood the problems. All the symptoms of abdominal pain, leg pains, pain in chest, back and sore and swollen throat are suggestive of that you are suffering from flu unless proved otherwise. Visit the ER or a Clinic nearby, get examined by a Doctor to rule out any other problems and get a proper treatment. Take plenty of water orally. Take bed rest, helps early recovery. |
Hi. I have very less amount of bleeding during menstruation since last 2-3 years. its only for 2 days. I also have too much pain during menstruation and sometimes before that too. also i feel same pain during ovulation . my periods are regular. 28-30 days cycle. I am scared if I am having endometriosis .. what should I do? also we are planning for family. will i be able to concieve? | Hi I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. I would come up with two most possibilities to fit your case. These include1.first possibility is SECONDARY DYSMENORRHOEA;causes by certain underlying diseases, such as endometriosis, acute or chronic pelvic inflammation etc. Endometriosis is the fittest your condition and confirm with ultrasound scanning for pelvis to rule out other possible causes.2.second possibility is, ANAEMIA;check your HBO for confirmation. Treatment plan;I advise you taking HomeopatChatDoctoredicines gives safe and permanent cure for your complaints consult your local homeopathic physician for correct diagnosis of the case and remedy to fit your complaints. Or mail me at Chat Doctor. Co.inI hope this is helpful for you, thank you |
I have this rash that is on the tops of my feet and has spread to my ankles and legs. Mainly small dark brown spots but some have merged into dark areas of skin. They do not itch or hurt at all but my feet are now starting to swell and I dont know if they are related. | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, if this is not itching or any discomfort, then this could be due to some systemic disease and diabetes need to be ruled out, as matter of fact skin lesion demands the clinical observation and this is the only way of clinical diagnosis because this is kind of art of looking, so better to get done the clinical examination to ruled out the possibility of diabetes induced skin lesion, take care. |
I had tonsillitis two times the last month, and now I believe I have it again. Is it bad to take antibiotics again for this? Also how long should I be on them...Last time I was on them for ten days. Im a 33 year old male that weighs about 185lbs. Thanks | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. In case of Chronic Tonsillitis, if we talk about conservative management, I would advise you to follow |
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