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Hello. I had a picc line inserted when I was in the hospital in March of 2009. Since then, I experience pain when laying on that side often; not all the time, but often enough. That is something I did not experience before. Could it be from the picc line? Has internal scarring occurred? Could that also cause any ... | Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear that you are having pain at the insertion site of a PICC line that was inserted in 2009. I this entirely possible that you have scar tissue as a result of the PICC line. This can cause intermittent pain and discomfort. It is not severe problem and should not cause you ... |
In experience a lot of pressure on lower right quad. I feel like a ballon has been inflated on that side causing pressure to go down to my vagina. It feels like a contraction the way that side hardens up. I woke up with a headache and feeling very dizzy too | Hi. This may be due to |
I ve been trying to concieve and have been prescribed a 7 day course of ampicolix for an infected graze on my foot whilst on vacation. I m mid cycle and 3 days into the course of antibiotics (the cut is wellimproved and swelling on foot has resolved) is this medicine considered safe at the stage of fertilisation should... | Hi, Okay, the first issue is that an untreated infection is far riskier than an antibiotic. Then there are some antibiotics we know are bad and ones which are far less likely to be bad. The difference is how much they interact with our stuff rather than the germs stuff. Tetracycline not only somewhat has the same effec... |
I bit my cheek a week ago while chewing gum. I continued to chew gum and bit it again. I have a hole in cheek. It hurts to talk, smile and eat. It feels warm from the inside. There is a swollen lymph node under my jaw line on the side that i bit also my neck hurts. Should i see a Dr or does it need more time to heal? | Hello, It looks like there is ulcer on the tongue due to cheek bite and due to this there is inflammation which can even cause infection and leading to swollen lymph nodes under the jawline. So, my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated, and a thorough clinical examination can be done. You can be ... |
I am a 47 yr old woman, 135 pounds, 52. I woke up with severe back pain in uper back and chest. Turned on my side and felt like my chest was crushing. This lasted about 45 min or so. Should I be concerned, would this might have been a small heart attack? | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. As you had chest pain and associated back pain a cardiac cause of it should be ruled out by doing an ECG and treadmill test if needed. If that is fine it is most likely due to spondylosis or osteocyte Chat Doctor. An x-ray spine should be taken if needed... |
Hi Doc. I m a boy of 22 years old.Last 2 and half years i have been suffered from Brain T.B. Those medicine I have Taken- Tab. Oxetol 450mg(Morning & Night) Inj. Streptomylin 1mg (3 Months) Tab. PZA. CIBA 500mg (Morning-3) Tab INH 300mg (Morning) Tab. Rifampicin 600mg (Morning) Tab. Cortan 20mg(Morning) Cap. Ometid 20m... | I am female and suffering from TB (Pulmonary tuberculosis) for 9 months. I have taken AKT 6 for 3 months along with that ZIRCONIA and Vitamin tablets and after 3 months have started taking AKT 3. 2 months back I have got wound near neck and I got operated and started continuously with another wound now. In the urinar... |
Hi I am a 27 year old female and Ive discovered a lump on my left septum. It doesnt hurt when I touched it but my left nostril is more sensitive and it get runny at times. I already had sinusitis since I was young but not severe. Just wondering that this could be. I will be seeing a doctor very soon. Thanks a lot. | HI, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-DEar,IN my opinion, this left septal nose-lump which doesn't hurt on touching but runs down when touched, could be hypertrophied inferior nasal turbinate/or Concha.3-history of sinusitis since childhood, confirms this diagnosis of the n... |
I have been on birth control for nine years now and last month I was on antibiotic. I was suppose to start my cycle Tuesday instead Thursday through Saturday I had a brownish-red dishcharge. This has never happened to me and I have never missed my cycle except for nine years ago with my first child. I have taken a preg... | Hi, Thanks for the query through Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I understand your concern. The illness & the antibiotics you had taken cause weakness. Dizziness, weakness. Constipation is other post illness symptoms, which can cause delayed periods.& abnormal menstrual pattern. Home pregnancy test of urine is best done... |
a few days ago I was nauseated with pain in my upper abdomen.Over the next few days my urine has turned a bright orange and my skin is itching horribly.I haven t done or eaten anything unusual nor gone anywhere different.I was told many years ago that I had gallstones but haven t ever had a problem with them,since I do... | Hi. Thanks for your query. Your history is self-explanatory. All the symptoms go in favor of obstructive jaundice. The reason is apparent. The small gallstones might have reversed and got impacted into the bile ducts causing all the problems. I would advise in such a case the following |
My husband has heart diseases in his family he also has chronic kidney diseases his dr has put him on 10 mg starves and 10 mg storfib. I have heard so many horrible thing abut statin drugs. Pls could you enlighten me abbot the long term effects of these drugs. Thanks | Hi, These medicines are commonly prescribed to reduce the high blood cholesterol and triglycerides to prevent heart attack or stroke. Their long term use may cause myopathy (muscle weakness, muscle pain or tenderness), gall stones, increased blood sugar, memory impairment, liver dysfunction and stomach upset. Although ... |
in 1998 I ruptured l5s1 and had a laminectomy, I did well for several years, but over the last couple of years have noticed atrophy of my r lower leg muscle, burning pain down my leg. I am on Neurontin, and wrap my leg with an ace wrap in order to continue working. Is there a way to reverse the atrophy and pain without... | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion if the atrophy has been for more than a year than chances of it recovering even with surgery are minimal. Meanwhile I would like to have your complete examination and MRI investigation to see the status of your spine n... |
my mother was going try menopause this year + hard physical work,she lost 15-20 kg this summer.she is suspecting that my father cheated her with another woman .she has nerve attacks frequently (forcing my father to tell her the truth and admit what he did -she is sometimes aggressive - hitting him and trowing things on... | Hi dairy had gone through your query and understand your concern. Aggressiveness and irritability sometimes occur as postmenopausal syn Chat Doctor. Mood variation and lack of interest in work can be part of postmenopausal phosphoric. Postmenopausal symptoms are common, some of them do not require treatment and some re... |
Hi, Had jock itch, used clotrimazole Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream over 5 wks, keep cloths clean, bath, stay away from eating sugar now. Drink water 10 times a day, primary jock itch is gone, but now the scar got wider and more discolored. Its getting better but very very slowly and if I dont do these things regula... | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor There are different potential causes from groin rashes. They are |
Hi, my wife is pregnant for 8 weeks now and she has a strong sensation of nausea and vomiting during the day time. Is it right to give her navidoxine after breakfast to cure this ? Besides, she is already taking pregnacare and hence has vitamin B6 already. Kindly suggest. | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Your treating doctor has rightly suggested you the anti nausea tic tablet. It is suggested that it should be taken 30 minutes before the meals, to get best results. Also, she should have small, frequent meals 4 to 5 tim... |
Dear Dentists, I had the right upper molar nr.1 extracted 3 weeks ago as the tooth was originally filled in a long time ago and the filling fell out then the tooth broke down. So there were 2 smaller pieces of tooth extracted and also the 3rd bigger piece was extracted. It was an easy extraction, took 3 mins. The denti... | Welcome to ChatDoctorI went through your history & would like to tell you that post extraction there is pain & swelling, difficulty in swallowing in some cases & It's nothing to worry about. Healing requires time & there is formation of granulation tissue that appears whitish. Later on it merges with normal gingival. S... |
Monday I was diagnosed wirh a virus. The doctor said it should last a day. However since monday I have not been able to eat. I take a bite of something and my appetite is gone along with stomach pain. If I even eat anything I quickly have to go to the restroom which results in diarrhea each time. I havnt been able to h... | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorYou have developed a gastritis which would take some time to heal. If it is viral only, it would heal with a proton pump inhibitor. But it may be related to a bacterium called H. Pylori and if so it would require a triple regime. You have also developed increased gastronomic reflex, the reas... |
.Hi, I keep having reoccuring tooth infections and I m really concerned. About 7 weeks ago I went to the dentist and had an infection, but i ended up gettin all 4 wisdom teeth removed that day. He gave me antibiotics , it seemed to help, but had 2-3 infections afterwards. I told him I. Somehow t air up in my gums, it f... | Hello, Thanks for writing in. I read your problem, I would like to tell you that it is not normal you should take this problem seriously and should visit an oral surgeon as soon as possible. Because recurrent infections after wisdom tooth removal is not a good sign, i shows that there is something wrong. It could be be... |
my father undergone TURP in 2006 and biopsy report was non malignent.but as psa level was more than 40 the sugeon prescribed cyptamed for 3 months.as psa level lowered to around 12, doctor reexamined the sample but the report was same..The surgeon then prescribed lupride(3.75),one each in next three months.afterwards p... | Hello. The treatment that has received his father is correct. A prostate cancer in a person of 50 years, the treatment is removed the prostate and radiotherapy. The treatment is aggressive, but the benefits outweigh the adverse effects. A prostate cancer in a person of 90 years, must be considered that life expectancy ... |
every other month or so I get sweaty cold hands and feet for a couple days.i also excess saliva at corners of mouth.my legs and arms are weak and sometimes tingle.im fatigued all the time. I also have depression and some anxiety.my base of neck sometimes gets really hot feeling and sore at times.also have lower back pa... | Sudden onset of a set of symptoms like sweating, cold hands & feet, tingling/ numbness, anxiety may be a panic attack. They typically occur suddenly without a warning and will settle in 15 to 20 minutes time. This may lead to depression and a fear of having another attack at any time. During the attack you may also fee... |
My wife aged 33 ..had high BP during May 2012 and as per family doctor s advise she took Envas2.5mg (one time in the morning) and we went to Apollo last week and doctors suggested to take Stamlo2.5. Her both kidney size are normal...as per report the thickness is 0.47 & 0.48 for this reason we are not able proceed with... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Is she undergone ultrasound imaging of kidneys? What are the reports? What was the size of kidney in ultrasound imaging? Is cortico-medullary differentiation maintained or not? Size Raised creatinine may be due to acute renal failure (ARF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD). By ultrasoun... |
Female 52yr, 5ft4 160lbs have fibroid in uterus, but normally very healthy, I ve been experiencing sudden onset of Severe!! Pain in my upper left Shin, no warning when resting, sitting, or standing, no particular pattern, no warning stabbing pain hits..feels like nerve pain, just under the skin under left 3in under lef... | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical examination is advised. As you are 52 years old, there might be some degenerative changes in the spine and this might be leading to pinch of the nerve as well and this might be the cause of the pain whicChatDoctores and goes without any prior sig... |
Im having a problem of about twice a month or a little less my chest will hurt briefly just above my left breast and I will get light headed and dizzy. sometimes it lasts for 10 minutes and others it can last for an hour or two. I was wondering what could be wrong, and is this something I should see a doctor about? | Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the s... |
Hi! I pray that this is legit. I had a septoplasty (RT nasal psg) 2 years ago. Now I have constant blockage on this RT nasal side- then they found fungus on my RT eardrum. ENT peeled it off ...NEW ENT peels it off and I feel better for maybe one day. It grows back. Then I was dx w/ a very serious staph infection in ... | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that both the infection should be treated simultaneously to get rid of the both infection. It is also kept in mind that Staphylococcus may be a MRSA that is Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. ... |
Im36 have 3 kids 3yrs ago i had a tubal ligation,my last cycle was oct 27 i was sexual during that time period, my cycle has been gone for 5days,yet im having back pain,headaches,creamy white discharge with no burning or itching,breast tenderness,blurred vision,nausea ,cramps in my legs and pelvic area,is it still poss... | Hi, Though rarely, failure of tubal ligation(recanalization) is seen. (failure rate being 2-10 per 1000 cases) IN your case the symptoms you are suffering may be due to irregularity of menses due to hormonal imbalance OR pregnancy. You can exclude pregnancy by blood Chat Doctor testing. If the test is -ve, take Noret... |
is it possible that a person can acquire such tpha positive without a sexual intercourse experience? what is the normal range for titer for tpha in adults? is it possible that beyond normal range tpha titer will be diagnosed to have syphilis?thank you very much. | Hello, Treponema pallidum hem agglutination commonly known as TPA is a diagnostic test used to detect the dissolved amount of antibodies in the serum sample of a patient against the causative agents of syphilis. If your test results come out to be positive TPA disease it is imperative to undergo the complete treatment.... |
my husband has been on lisinipril (20mg) for high blood pressure but it hasnt been successful in controlling it. today the nurse practitioner changed his prescription to etodolac 400 mg I looked this med up and its for inflamation fo arthritis should he call the doctor tomorrow? | Hi there, thanks for posting your query on this forum. Hypertension if not controlled can damage arteries, heart, kidneys, brain, eyes, etc. If Lisinopril is not able to get blood pressure to normal you must consult the doctor instead of the nurse, he will change the antihypertensive depending on the history that your ... |
My name is mark and have had back pain now for 20 years. Got hurt on the job and the co. never took responsibility for it. Take some parifon forty and naperson then go back to work. Every body thought I was faking, because I kept working. Any way fast foreward till now, forced into retirement 2012 oct. Have found a doc... | Hernia will have to be reduced by surgery and closure of opening that is letting bowel or its sac to protrude through. Since you have waited one year you may wait for finances and get it done as early as possible to avoid complications like strangulation and pain. For back pain wear a spinal brace during daytime and do... |
Hi I was doing my routine cleaning when all of the sudden my lower back started to get sharp stabbing pain. I am unable to sit or walk without having the sharp pain. I was also involved in a car accident back in April and had chiropractic therapy for 8 wks . I was doing okay it s been about 3 wks since I was discharge. | Hellowelcome to ChatDoctorim afraid to tell you that you might have a DISC PROLAPSE i.e a protective disc in between vertebral bones might have bulged out which is causing pain you are suffering from the immediate step should be to get an MRI OF LUMBOSACRAL REGION OF THE BACK n then consult an orthopedic with your repo... |
My Name is Siddharth Mehta, I am 17, and my question is in my routine blood tests, everything was perfect, just my serum creatinine was 0.66mg/dL, and the reference range of the lab was 0.8-1.2, but my doctor said low creatinine is nothing to worry about, is this true or should i consult a Nephrologist. Also I have sev... | Hithanks for posting in ChatDoctorI have understood your concern1. As your doctor already said low creatinine is nothing to worry and no need to consult a nephrologist2. Muscle aches may be due to no exercise or electrolytes imbalance.no need for rheumatologist opinion. I can suggest you to get done serum calcium, phos... |
Hello Doctor I usually have my period on 28 of every month, i had my last period on 28 of September. We had unprotected sex on 6th October and on next day i took 2 tablets of Emkit 75mg. since yesterday i had experienced vomiting. currently i am experiencing pain in my abdominal, whitish discharge and little bleeding. ... | Hello, Unprotected sex on 6th October is quite safe, and you took EM Kit on next day which gives you extra protection against unwanted pregnancy. Here, chance of pregnancy is quite low. This is quite common to get above clinical features following taking EM Kit. It occurs due to sudden with Chat Doctor. Next period may... |
My question is... I have an 8 year old step daughter that appears to be going through puberty. Fairly large amount of pubic hair and breast development. She also complains of a stomach ache and urinates frequently in fact she will empty her bladder before leaving the house and return for a second time for what she call... | Hi, Since there can be many causes of urinary incontinence in child Chat Doctor. Like nerve injury, neurogenic bladder, or overactive bladder, diabetes inspires and diabetes mellitus. But from your daughters' history it seems that she might be having juvenile onset diabetes. I would suggest that get blood sugar level f... |
Hello, My son is 13months old and he has had a lump under his chis for about a month now. Its gotten bigger in the past couple of weeks. I have taken him to the doctor and they feel that it is a swollen lymph node due to his being ill. He has had cough and cold for about a month and for the past two weeks a double ear ... | Hi dear, I understand your concern It seems he has reactive lymphadenopathy due viral infection. You should be worried, but not too much. Observe for lymph. Node, if it will decrease till 1sm,it is normal. If it will more, then 1 am, then perform blood test to exclude mononucleosis, other viral infection as herpes, for... |
Hi, I have a dark red rash that just showed up on my chest and stomach. It is Hot, and it itches a little. I recently visited a(n) Hot Spring Resort (within the last 3 days). This is the only thing out of the ordinary. I have been living in China for 1.5 years. | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina corporal, a kind of fungal infection. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition. I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifungal dusting... |
Good Morning, My baby is 11 months old , he has fever and he has pink spots on his skin, the fever started three days back , and he had diarie , I took him to doctor , he recommended Hymox Forte , but yesturday , he didnt pass any stoll.and the red spots are even worse,his temp is 37.5 not going down, I m brest feeding... | I read your question and understand your concern I would like to ask that your child is having either of these also *runny nose*cough*sore red swollen eyes*small white spots in his mouth if these things also present then this is to be worried about as these all are alarming sign of MEASLES I would also want to know the... |
I had bleeding trough my penis .After looking witChatDoctorera or cystoscopy my doctor told me that the bleeding was comming from enlarged prostate .Is this is a sing of some type cancer .The doctor prescribe avodart to take for 3 months.If this pills do not help I will need surgery . what it your advise on this? | HelloThanks for query. Blood in urine in a patient with enlarged prostate is from the superficial vein that are engorged in enlarged prostate with super added infection and not due to cancer of prostate. Get your serum PSA levels done . Please get your routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms... |
I had my tubes removed about 4 weeks ago with my csection. I still have pain to the point I have to take my pain medicine every now and then. And my stomach i very tender and sensitive to touch. This is my 3rd csection. I m usually back to my normal self by now. Is the pain related to the removal of my tubes? | Hi, Your history suggests that you have got infection and/or adhesions inside the abdominal cavity. Particularly, tenderness in the abdomen is highly suggestive of some chronic infection. You will need some antibiotics' therapy with some adhesiolytic medicines like Choral, Placenta, etc. Surgery on the tubes may not be... |
How do you know if you have a antifungal infection or a Bacterial infection. I was on Antifungal creams for 3 weeks - rash never cleared up. Yesterday my doctor prescribed desonide cream and a oral pill - Doryx (once a day). Can I still apply my Nystatin Antifungal cream as a backup as well. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having some infection which is not clearing even after three weeks after the application of antifungal cream, as you have consulted your doctor and who has prescribed steroid cream and the oral medicine for your condition. Physical examination is very much must in case of any s... |
after a 10 minute walk to the gym and a 40 minute workout in the gym, on the return 10 minute walk home,i got dizzy, passed out and suffered a brain bleed and a concussion on june 5th 2013. most of the pain has gone except for that in my buttocks and the rear of both legs. why am I having pain in my legs and buttock... | Hi, I do not think a neurosurgeon is available to answer the question as of now. I can tell you why for now. But if you like you can post a paid query to a neurosurgeon of your choice. The cause that seems most likely for your leg pains seems to be ischemia. The brain injury must have somehow caused your brain to act a... |
I woke up about yesterday feeling dizzy but the night before i felt fine . I puked like 4 /75 times & it gasnt gotten better. everytimr i move the room start spinning but only with the light a bit on .. like tinted a bit or even if its comppetelty on. i havs Alot if pressure in my head & i cant even walk without throwi... | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms seem to be related to an inner ear disorder. What is your age? Do you have any cardio-vascular risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, etc.)? I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a careful physical check up and performing labyrinthine tests. A b... |
hi , My son is 2 years and 1 month.he is always crying whenever he is passing a motion.is this a problme or i have to consult a pediatriceian..i have consulted pediatrician and they suggested me to give syrub looz but his motion is not very solid..but i tried giving looz syrub also ,but still he is crying ...please sug... | Hi, crying while passing stools in a child can be due to hard stools, infective stools, worm infestation. In most cases, the main reason for crying during passing motion is due to hard stools. Since, in case of your child hard stools are not present we have to look for other causes of crying during passing motions. In ... |
Rash Started on Genitals than spread to, Inner thighs,Penis, Forearm. and a sore throat to follow with a lot of flim spitting up. Hello Dr, Im 30yrs male Married for 7 yrs me and wife dont sleep around so a (STD) Is not it.the rash itches, burns when I shower leaking some puss. I could be getting one on my foot now ... | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a yeast infection. I suggest using antifungal cream for local application such as Clotrimazole cream. I also suggest using Fluconazole 150 mg, one tablet a day for three days. I recommend maintaining a good hygiene. Hope... |
Hi I have hives just around where the suprasternal notch (jugular notch) is... its been there for a few days but today it seemed to be getting worse. I normally dont eat fast food but today my friend kept on insisting that I eat kfc so i did... would that be enough to trigger this | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from hives around substernal notch (jugular notch) which seems to be due to external stimuli such as environmental factors, cosmetic product or side effects of any medicine, food product. It is very important to find out what exactly causing hives... |
I hit my thigh very hard on the edge of a metal piece on a trailer. Did not pierce skin but was excruciating. A few days later the whole greater saphanus vein became infected, raised, bruised and hard. I have since been to ER and found it was superficial blood clot. I m jut wondering why it s raised and hard and why it... | Dear patient Where is the swelling? If it's lying on outer aspect of thigh its not great saphenous vein as it is deep and lies on inner aspect of thigh. So first we have to confirm diagnosis. I would like to advise ultrasound and venous Doppler of your thigh to confirm diagnosis. If its superficial blood clot only it... |
My sister has PCOS. I have similiar symptoms. And was told by GYN that I also had it without bloodwork. Been taking metformin to aid in weighloss and annohreha. I cannot get my period without bc pills. Recently got married. We want to have children. What do you suggest I do. I had what I thought was period in Februar... | Hi dear, I can understand your concern regarding problem you are passing through at this stage of your life .PCs or POD passes from generation to generation. In this disorder, you can have prolonged amenorrhea, and you have menstrual cycle without ovulation most time.I will suggest you to have exercise to lose some wei... |
hey Dr I AM 21 year old XXXXX, i am having boil under my armpits and groins since i was 15 or so cant really remember. these boils are not painful neither they discharge . these boils have caused me multiple scars under my armpit, firstly i am bit worried about is it any kind of cancer , plus since few days i am gettin... | Hi thanks for your question. Relax the multiple scar which your having, secondary to recurrent boils cannot be cancer. These could be due to either inadequate treatment of the infection, poor hygiene and or due to high blood glucose level. Get your blood glucose level checked and consult a nearby physician to know exac... |
Hello, my wife was recently diagnosed with a glomus vagale, paraganglioma in the vagus nerve on the right side of her neck. She had experienced a momentary blindness while driving and was being checked out for a possible minor stroke, and the MRA showed that her arterial passages in the neck and head were clear, but th... | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question 1 |
hello sir... i am a tb menigitis patient... i had surgery on last year and i am using akt4, oflox,claribid(clarithromycin500mg),benadon40mg from last 1year. recently i had and ct scan of brain. the report says status post carnitomy in left fronto temporo pariental region. I11 defined csf density in left temporal region... | Hi, It seems that you had tuberculous meningitis with tubercular access in left temporal region, for which Left front temporal Cranston with evacuation of access might be done. So once operation is done part of brain tissue would be removed. Like any wound in body which when heals will leave with scar, it is the same t... |
I have had a chesty barking cough for about 6 weeks now, 3 weeks in i went to my doctor and he prescribed Amoxycillin antibiotics and a ventolin to help with breathing (i dont have athsma but he thought my throat was constricting due to al the coughing). i thought i was getting better for a while but then the cougChatD... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. If your cough has returned then most probably you are not responding to the antibiotic treatment as expected. You will need to change the antibiotics prescribed. I suggest you undergo a culture sensitivity of sputum and get appropriate antibiotics based on that test. You might have to take a... |
hi I have unbearable tooth pain on my right lower jaw radiating particularly from one tooth. the only thing that helps is holding a toothbrush behind it and pressing outward at a specific angle. I also have a sinus infection, could that be causing this? is there another issue? | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tooth and lower jaw pain which does not seem to be due to sinus infection as chances of tooth pain due to sinus infection is there mainly in upper qua Chat Doctor. It seems STO be due to tooth infection in posterior tooth region. Need not worr... |
Hi, my daughter has super ventricular Tachycarida. She gets really short of breath when just taking the stairs at school so she used to use an elevator key, but the school took it away. Is there anything that she can do to help her breathing at school and at home? | Hello, Usually supraventricular tachycardia is usually episodic in nature and will not cause persistent shortness of breath. First thing is that, the type of supraventricular tachycardia should be determined. So get one ECG done and upload it or show it to local doctor. If she is having persistent type of supraventric... |
Hi, I tripped and fell hard on my knees at work and hurt my shin, my knee has healed but it s been over a month and if I put any pressure at all on my shin I get extreme pain although I don t have any pain when I walk, please could anyone assist as to what the problem may be. | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion pain persisting in the shin on touching is a sign of some injury that has not healed properly, I would recommend you to consult an or tho doctor and get yourself examined for this and get investigated. Hope this answer... |
Hi, i have pain both at my left and right sides. I had my appendix removed few years ago but i still feel pain there and on the exact spot at my left. What does these mean? | Hello. Welcome to ChatDoctorYou had appendectomy few years back. Local pain will not persist for so long. But minor abdominal surgeries may cause adhesions and intra-abdominal bands which can cause altered bowel motility and thus lead to vague lower abdominal pain on both sides. Pain exactly opposite to side of appende... |
I am 18, and I have had what seems to be symptoms of Bipolar disorder II. When I first looked at it I was astounded at how much had fit in and everything that has been happening to me for years started to make sense. It seems that almost systematically for week(s) things go really wrong for me and I do wrong things. I ... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I am very much against your attitude. Who told you that you have Bipolar II symptoms? Any psychologist / psychiatrist? If not, don't try to diagnose self. It is dangerous. Even DSM IV is not conclusive about Bipolar disorder, an... |
I am taking Stamlo Beta every day after break fast {morning} [Amlodipine 5 mg -Atenolol 50 mg ] My age is 63 years Bp 95/140 Want to change my medicine to reduce BP. Stress test & 2D Eco is okey Doing every day Brisk-walking & streching exersis . Please advice. | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorSince your age is 63 years, and you are taking combination of Amlodipine 5 mg and Atenolol 50, your blood pressure is not under very much good control. I usually start my patients who come with high blood pressure with ACE inhibitors like April -2.5/5/10 mg or AT-1 antagonists like Telmisart... |
never had knee pain till 4 weeks ago, 55 yo. It went away after 5 days. Then running to car one week ago feltva pop and severe pain. Could hardly walk for 2 days. It is sore but much better, MRI shows complex tear med meniscus posterior horn at root junction. Chondromalacia severe at medial compartment. Resting it now,... | Brief Answer |
hi i have been experiencing this pain for a few months now it in-between my shoulder blades it is very itchyand i almost always get a burning sensation with it but now its also starting to feel like bee sting like pain aswell it is manageable pain more annoying then anythink else can you help me please ? | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to chronic degeneration of the vertebral column or a skin disorder. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your GP for a physical exam and a cervical spine X-ray study. If the problem persists, a cervical spine MRI study may be needed. In case of any ... |
Hi, um it has been very, very cold outside lately so this may be the problem, but my nose feels like its on fire and its felt like this all day- nonstop. At first I thought I had a cold but I know that just cant be it. I can breath through it and everything but it just burns really bad. Please help. Any home remedies b... | Hello, Thanks for your query. You could try flushing your nose with water and maybe newsprint or Vaseline will help. This is a remedy that only works sometimes. Putting an ice pack on your nose would help. Get the sticky liquid from the aloe vera and apply this on the raw or burning area of your nose. Aloe Vera is a na... |
I am a 55 year old female. Went to ER with rectal bleeding and GERD . Admitted on December 18, 2012. Was put on bland diet . Three days later had Endoscopy and Colonoscopy . Was told endoscopy found mild gastritis . Colonscopy results normal. Rectal bleeding was probably from hemoroid. Was told I had a couple of class ... | Hi.you have written that you are having Extreme anal pain. But didn't mention whether it is seen while passing stools or even in normal daily activities. If at all it is seen during passage of stools, most probable cause could be Fissure in ANO. It is break in the anal canal.It's not a serious condition. Nice to hear t... |
my grand son is born by cissarian sectionin 36 weeks of pregnancy.it is secoun child.baby developed jaundice after birth and regressed.after completion of third month the boy developed pneumonia and was treated at dolphin hospital hyderabad as inpatient .the child had constipation,and child could not support head and l... | Hi, There is no doubt about the diagnosis as your grandson does have hypothyroidism, but luckily the gland is present normally, and the defect is such that it can be corrected with home thyroid tablets. He has to be seen by a pediatric endocrinologist as soon as possible who will monitor the baby clinically and also by... |
Hi Dr,hw r u ? I hope everthing is going well..am taking infertility treatment.nw my Dr. advised to take Tab.Duphastone 2time a day.i started frm 31st nov.bt i missed today s dose. what wil do?can i take in the eveng around 7.30pm and the night dose 11.30pm .is it ok? or any problm?pls give advice.can i knw what is act... | Hellothank you for writing to Chat Doctor you can continue the Unfasten as suggested by your doctor It should not be an issueTodays dose can be at 7 and 11 as you have mentioned It is usually given as a progesterone support medicine when you are trying to get pregnant Ovulation completed - may suggest that the egg has ... |
HI, My 7 year old daughter came home from school yesterday with a red ring around her eye... her actuaul eye is slightly red but what is most worrisome is the ring and swelling, it literally looks like she has a black eye, but the color is red instead. She has a history with allergies, i.e. excema and has been on an an... | Hi, Round ring around eyes, associated with swelling most likely indicates a trauma/collision there. Although this is called black eye, color can vary depending on age and depth of blood collection. Superficial bleeds will initially appear red and later change to blue and the black. If there are no complaints of severe... |
I have had a lump in my lower right jaw line for awhile now, I can move it around with my fingers. Its around the size of a small jelly bean and is hard. It doesnt hurt or bother me at all but wonder if I should be concerned. What could it be, and should I have it looked at? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint a small moveable lump under the jawline is a swollen lymph node, and it is commonly due to Infection in the regions Chat Doctor. . For the lymph nodes under the jaw line which is sub-mandibular group of l... |
I have intermittent pain in the upper abdomen, right side. I am over 60, over weight, and have a diagnosed small tumour on the right kidney (non-malignant) Is this likely to be the cause? Could it be something else (eg would gall stones or kidney stones show like this?) | HelloUpper abdominal pain may be due to tumor in right kidney. It is important to know present size of tumor. It is also important to see any compression to surrounding structures, invasion etc. CT scan of abdomen can be done for proper assessment. Pain may also may be due to other causes like gall bladder, renal patho... |
Hi, My Widal test (tube method) results are Salmonella typhi, O(TO) Salmonella typhi, H(TH) =320 ----Reference Salmonella paratyphi A,H Salmonella paratyphi B,H What is the meaning of the figure 320 in above result please. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Widal test is a screening test for typhoid fever, and it is not a diagnostic test. Tier of Salmonella type H 320 suggests that there is a typhoid infection but if there is a rising tier then only it is suggestive of typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is diagnosed based on the fever for how many... |
my son is suffering from microcephly and cerebral palacy.He is six and half years old. He can not walk, stand ,speak and hold things.Can he be treated? Hello Dr. my son is six and half years old. he is sufferinf from microcephly and cerebral palasy.he can not stand, walk, speak and hold things.Is there any treatment fo... | Hi archaea, I'm really sorry for your state. Cerebral palsy is a disorder of development. Your son unfortunately has a small brain which is not adequately developed due to some event during birth or any cause which is unknown. Unfortunately there is no cure for it. However, there is a lot of scope for improvement with ... |
Hi , my daughter 15 years old has been suffering from severe panic attacks since she was 11. recently a doctor advised she should take Zolax 5mg at night . after taking the medicine for 12 days , she had two panic attacks and was rushed to the hospital as always and was given Valium . Is this the right medicine ? | HelloWelcome here. Zolax is alprazolam and belong to antianxiety group of medications. This is the right medicine but has to be given at the time of panic attack only because it has habit-forming potential. She would require Chat Doctor. These are a safer choice. Also, psychological treatments like cognitive therapy a... |
Thank you for reading this. A month ago I housesat for my neighbor for approximately 2 weeks. She has a dog but he was at a kennel during that time. After one day, I broke out in many, many itchy bumps a nd also red welts. It turned out to be an allergy to the dog hair that must have been in the house. I was given a on... | Hi, Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely allergic urticaria from dogs hair. Skin allergy test will help to find the possible allergic agents of you and will help you to get rid of them in the future. In acute stage I advise oral corticosteroid like prednisone. In... |
Hi - I ve been on an assortment of blood pressure lowering medication for over 20 years; cozaar, diovan, losartan. Amlodipine bysylate. I m currently using amlodipine 2.5 mg.and have been for about two years. I ve about run out and should order a calcium channel blocker or an angiotensin blocker. I m 87 and in pretty g... | Hello Divan (Alsatian) and losartan both are angiotensin receptor blocker while amlodipine you are on is calcium channel blocker. It's not wise to change medication just because It's going to get over. I would suggest that you continue 2.5 mg amlodipine and if the blood pressure readings are still higher than 140 / 90 ... |
Hi Doctor, How good is this sperm count to conceive? Colour | Hello Your findings suggests very low sperm count and very low motility of sperms. Normally sperm motility should be at least 55 %. Sperm count is also very low. Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml. Besides proper clinical examination, you may need investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, ult... |
puss cells are high and rbcs too. i am pasting my previous 3 report results, please diagnose puss cells 8-12 rbc 2-4 (normal 1-2/HPF) epithelial cells 7-10(normal 2-5/HPF) puss cells 15-20 rbc 2-4 (normal 1-2/HPF) epithelial cells 10-15(normal 2-5/HPF) puss cells 4-6 rbc 2-4 (normal 1-2/HPF) epithelial cells 8-12 (norm... | Hi there, I assume these are your urine reports, the pus cells are consistently present which imply that you have got an asymptomatic urine infection, therefore you need to get purine culture done and sensitivity for the same. Depending on the organism grown and its sensitivity to antibiotic you should get the medicati... |
my daughter in law has a 3 year old and stopped breast feeding him at 6 months. she says her breast have been leaking ever since. she has used an iud a few months after he was born and there is thyroid problems in her family. should i encourage her to seek medical attention? | Dear user, It is indeed surprising that her breasts are still leaking. Is she sure she is not again pregnant, since pregnancy can be associated with leaking of the breasts afresh, especially from the fifth month onwards? What kind of thyroid problems are there? Because both when the thyroid is high, or when it is low, ... |
I have had lower abdominal pain for the past few months, in conjunction with a series of other injuries to my shoulder and nerve entrapment in my elbow. Having been unhealthy or hurt in so many places for so long, I have to wonder whether the problem is systemic. The abdominal pain is around where I understand lymph... | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Abdomen is said to be a Pandora box, and pathology in any intro abdominal organ including the lymph nodes could cause inflammation and pain in the abdomen. However, there are other common causes for abdominal pain than the lymph nodes. If I were your doctor, I wo... |
hi, my teenage brother has an enlarged spleen, hes had it for a long time now, the doctor keeps doing ultrasounds and has confirmed that is is getting bigger. however he can not figure out what is causing it. he has done some blood tests to rule out leukemia. the doctor now says that because he doesnt know what the cau... | 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. Enlarged spleen is called splenomegaly and there are various causes possibly leading to this. In first case these are infections such as mononucleosis Parasitic infections, ... |
My wife is suffering from emotional breakdowns due to my son s studies. She is about 35 years of age and my son is 7 years old. I wish her to take some psychoanalysis as this may help her to overcome this problem. She has a history of such emotional disorder on her mother s side. pls help with suitable contacts in kolk... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely wish you away from your conceptualization. She must be getting a bit more angry and emotional than the usual. You should not try to give mental disorder color to her behavior. Talk to her regarding this. Take her to... |
Hallo sir my brother is 10yrs old suffering csf intensity well defined lesion in middle posterior fossa posterior to cerebellum it measure about 39/38/19mm.key hole deformity noted at the interior part of cerebellum.thin septa are seen within.mild scalloping of brain surface noted.possibilty of gaint cisterns magna is ... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your brothers symptoms and MRI brain findings.First, I would like to reassure you that MRI findings do not suggest any serious abnormalities and there is no need to worry about that. Giant cistern magma is a normal finding in many people and does not require any treatm... |
My mother is diabetic + blood pressure patient and also she is cronic renal failure patient she was creatinine count to 3.5 but then as she was complaining for legs pain so we consulted docter and he gave ultracet,tolflex and nuroday,so after taking this medicines she was problem of nausea so we got her blood test done... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. Your mother has kidney failure, diabetes,and Hypertension. She was already in CRF, creatinine of 3.5,to begin with. Most likely, thats due to diabetic nephropathy in the majority. H.T.is also part of the CRF. Now that her creatinine has ri... |
Basically for a while now I ve had a problem with my penis and scrotum. When ever I get the slightest bit nervous my scrotum shrivels up inside my body and my penis gets incredibly small. Very uncomfortable. This also happens in cold weather. I understand they shrink but this is worse than normal. My gential are very c... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I am unable to find your age from your question. Assuming that you are a healthy person in his young adulthood or middle age, I answer this question. Penis and the scrotum do shrink when people are nervous, anxious, during cold weather etc. and that is quite no... |
So my boyfriend and I had anal and he cummed in me and when he pulled out he said he thinks that some of his cum dripped down to my vagina and he said he felt his cum on the outside of his vagina but we werent sure if it was his cum or my wetness. How likely is my chance of getting pregnant after that?? I cant consult ... | Hello, Here, you should undergo one blood test for beta-ChatDoctor & TVS scan (2-3 weeks after unprotected sex) to rule out possibility of pregnancy. In exclusion of pregnancy, causes of skipping period are ovarian cyst (most common), hormonal imbalance, over wt/ loss, irregular diet habit, mental stress, psychological... |
Hi,I am 44yr, male, copywriter, winston-salem, North Carolina, single, overweight...Im 6 foot and 275 lbs. Back several years ago when I weighed this much, I had some back problems and got shortwinded easily. Now Im experiencing the same but with added symptoms I want to tell you about. The last couple of weeks Ive had... | Thanks for the elaborate history that you have given us, will need one more information if you use Tobacco in any form, Cigarettes or Chewing. Your BMI (body mass index) calculate it with this link http |
hi, i just want to ask if there is a possibility to get pregnant if me and my husband have an intercourse from Jan 13 -jan 22 .My last menstrual period was Dec 31 2011. We are planning to have a baby.. So is it possible during the said days..Thank you and looking forward for the reply..Have a good day | Hello, Thanks to writing to us. If you have regular cycle of 28-32 days duration, then you have quite chance of being pregnant as you have involved in unprotected sex during your fertile days (Jan 13 to Jan 22). However, chance of pregnancy per cycle is 20-25%. You should try for at least 6 months before going to inves... |
i have moments where i am unable to respond to circumstances surrounding me. i have been told that i have seizures that are short lived. I have neither noticed these events as i was not really conscience of them most of my life. Recently i was able to remember the events after they occurred, but not any memory durin... | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor. Yes your illness is treatable. Do you have unconsciousness, tongue bite or rolling of eyes during seizure with involuntary jerky body movements?? It means you are suffering from true seizures and need medications to control them. Some people with epilepsy may have some behavioral probl... |
my dad is 80 yrs old.and has a persistent atrial fribllation.(130 beats per min).he suffered massive heart failure resulting in pedal edema.his EF is 20 percent now.My querry is how can both these diseases viz.A.fib and conjestive heart failure treated simultaneously? would it be worthwhile to go in for a electro cardi... | Hello, An EF 20% tells about a very damaged heart. Cardioversion can be considered medically or electrical with the procedure risks, and if the sinus rhythm restored it would be positive for the heart failure too. If not, the doctors would give medications to control heart rate and anticoagulant therapy for atrial fib... |
our son is 6 years old. Out of no where he had very dark Red/Brown urine. we have pushed fluids for the last hour and each urination has become lighter. He did touch fiberglass today accidentally and then ate food without washing hands. He has no fever and no pain in the abdomen or while urinating. Could this be caused... | Hi Dear Welcome to the Chat Doctor, Dark brown urine represents some blood in the urine also called as hematuria. So many causes for this situation. Infection in the kidneys. Urinary tract etc. or there are some other conditions where there is inflammation of the kidneys, sometimes any injury may also cause such situat... |
My arms go to sleep really fast not at the same time but if I raise one and hold it for 10 seconds or lean on it it goes to sleep I have had bells palsy 4 times my legs go numb if i bend them under the chair and if I lean on something low that part of my back will go to sleep any idea whats causing it ? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms seem to be related to Hereditary Neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies. Do you have any family member with the same troubles? I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful neurological exam and a nerve conduction study. A genetic test may be ne... |
My son is 3 yrs old. His weight is 13.30. His height is 3ft. He often fall sick. He is having bronchitis problem. He is very fussy in eating. He is hyper-active child...he never tells me tht is is hungry... doesnt like to eat food... likes only junk food...doc has suggested to give lonigene-ds.. coz he never tells me t... | Hello dear, warm welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Meclizine is basically for vertigo, motion sickness, allergic disorder. So must have been prescribed for controlling allergy component of bronchitis.* Additional suggestions for better recovery-He needs more of mother's love than any o... |
I have had a Percocet addiction for 35 years and have had many Dr.s in that time span. I was up to without exaggeration, eating 240 10mg p s, 98 30mg oxycodone pills, as well as an assortment of 5mg pills which were always at my disposal. I have cancer and have severe back injuries but along with the p s I also had mon... | Respected user, hi I evaluated whole long query in total details thoroughly.* Now only options left for you is holistic healing with herbs & other things.* Current respiratory details & status are not mentioned with symptoms to figure out for the pneumonia, but for mental condition I can say that only & only thing whic... |
HI DOCTOR I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY SGOT LEVEL , MY SGPT IS ALWAYS NORMAL EXCEPT FOR SGOT I NEED IM TAKING UP URSOFALK 250 MG I NEED TO DECREASE FOR MY MEDICAL TO WORK ABROAD MY SGOT IS NOW 97(35-45 NORMAL VALUE) WHAT SHOULD I DO AND WHAT DIET AND WHAT CAUSE BY THIS IM HAVING THIS FOR 2 YEARS NOW THANKS SO MUCH DOCTOR | Hi ... Your concern is regarding diet in highs got level. But you have not mentioned cause of its elevation..... If cause is known then further better advise can give....Anyhow, for good liver health below are some instructions.... More fruits taken... Take fatty food very less. Avoid trans fat diet like cheese, butter... |
hi,i wanted to know something...i have had unprotected sex always with husband...at diferent times like before/after periods etc...however i have never missed my periods nor i have becum pregnant ....i want to know if there is some way to find out where the problem lies & how to sort it out...eagerly waiting for ur rep... | You need to have blood work done and an HSG to check your tubes and Uterus to see if you are ovulating and to see if your system is working. I have been trying to conceive for 2 yrs with my Husband and finally went to a special fertility doctor and am now getting help. He also needs to have his sperm checked to see i... |
hi i have been feeling really weak recently and even collapsed a couple of times (without fainting/just fallig). Recently after I got a really bad cold/cough. I rarely ever get sick, this is the first time i can actually say i have a bad cold. What worries me most is that my chest (over my heart) feels really hot. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LETI - pneumonia) is more. LETI is common after uncontrolled common cold. And your worsening cough, weakness, Giddiness, burning and hot feeling over c... |
i have notice that whenever i meet my wife all that come is something that look like water and it does not smell like sperm could there be something wrong with me? can i be able to impregnate my wife? is there a way of treatment i will under go? thanks | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have watery discharge from penis when you meet your wife. This watery discharge is normal mucus secreted by per urethral glands located in urethra which get stimulated on sexual thoughts or stimulation. There is nothing to be worrie... |
my wee boy is 5 and can go 3/4 weeks without passing a stool was watching his his diet and was good there for about 4 weeks but its as if were back to squre 1 again there is always excess coming from him and am always cleaning him been to the gp 3 times and he just gives him these drinks that end up giving him the runs | Hi... Medicines like laxatives can only give temporary relief. What you need to do is lifestyle modification. My suggestions for you would be - 1. Maximum milk intake per day should be 300-400ml.2. He needs to Chat Doctor. 3. Give him good amount of fruits and vegetables. Make sure he gets to eat papaya daily.4. Make h... |
I am on the Marvelon contraceptive pill and have been for 8 months with no problems. I just had my pill free break and withdrawl bleed. I should have taken the first pill of the new pack last night (Monday night) but forgot and took it first thing this morning (Tuesday). I had sex with my husband last night. Should... | Hallow Dear, You have started the next pack of contraceptive pills in time. 12 hours delay once in a while during the cycle is permissible. Moreover, this delay was just at the start of the menstrual cycle. At this time, for practical purposes, no egg is released by the ovaries for fertilization. The egg is released 14... |
Hello, ever since I had my braces removed I have had a lock jaw where when I try to open my jaw it will only go so far then it stops. Here lately it has been popping alot, making gritty sound and also sound like there is fluid swishing around. What could this be? Should I get it checked out? | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Popping of jaw can be due to swelling in the temporomandibular joint. It can be reduced by analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Detailed examination by dental surgeon and CAT scan and MRI scan will be more useful and advisable. Y... |
My granddaughter who came to live with me 2 months ago, is having a hard time listening and following directions. She does ok in class but has been having problems in music and pe with talking back. I have taken her TV away for a week I did not let her go to fall festival and nothing works. i then met with the teacher ... | I agree with the final two words of the question. In some cases, the problem is too complex to be discovered so soon. You should be patient with your granddaughter (G.D.). Rather than being a disciplinarian, which is not always a bad thing, you should try and be close to her and show her your concern and understanding.... |
I have spinning sensations when I go to sleep and get up in morning, infact the spinning sensations affected me while I was sleeping.I also observed vomitting sensations immidiately after such spinning sensations. I would like to know about this problem and its cure. | Acute vertigo which occurs in supine position may be due to Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Characteristically it occurs in one particular position, last for few seconds and associated with severe vertigo or nauseating feeling. In my opinion you need to visit a neurologist who will do Dix-Hallpike test and if req... |
My frenulum under my tongue is swollen and has a red ball with a white pimple on it. What has caused this and how can I fix it! I have had it for 3 days and its more swollen after sleeping at night, then before going to bed. I have been gargling with warm salt water and diluted peroxide but its getting worse. | Hi, The swelling of the frenulum along with a red ball with a white spot on it can be due to either infection or inflammation. It can also be due to traumatic injury cause due to any hard foods or sharp foods, toothbrush injury, burning with hot foods etc. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated so that... |
Good day doctorI have hepatitis B virus, i have been on drugs for about 5months now and my last lab result gave 3436 IU/ml, 3,54 logthey use a coversion factor of 1 IU = 5.82 copiesthe doctor didnt give me any more drugs he only ask me to come back after 3 months.does this means im fine already, can i have sex with my ... | Hi.thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Your treating physician has advised you as per your \"blood results\". The virus is NOT replicating, so no need for treatment now. Follow-up after 3 months is sufficient.It's better to avoid sexual activities BUT if your married, it maybe continued if she is vaccinated agains... |
Hi, I have been experiencing swelling on my left shoulder (in the neck region) and there s what appears to be a swollen gland in my left neck. The headache is mostly on the right side of my head and breathing is sometimes correlated with irregular heartbeats. I am on HBP medications, but the docs have done tests (ultra... | Hello, It could be due to local inflammation. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like diclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. You can also start a short course of antibiotics also. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have an... |
HI I have a stiff /slight aching neck. Very dull pain. I went for a neck massage. I am 38 year old male. the massage was 30 minute upper body back and neck massage. On completion of my massage I have double vision which lasted about 10-15 minutes. Is there underlying problem. Ive been for massage presviosul but jsut fo... | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you have a dull neck pain it could be due to inflammation the facet joints or may be due to nerve pinch. Also, this occurs due to muscle weakness and massage actually makes muscle more weak and leads to abnormal symptoms. I will advise not to undergo massage. Als... |
Dr. Mild pain started below neck on C6/C7 a week ago. While I applied some ointment or Motrin it is subsided, yet reappeared after a day or day. I feel pain when I touch on the upper exterior of C6/ C7. However, I have no shooting pains on my hands or elsewhere. My routine is not affected that includes my daily exercis... | Hi, Thanks for your query. The herniated discs compress spinal nerves or spinal cord. Symptoms are experienced along the area of distribution/path of that particular nerve. This has happened at level of C6-C7 in your case. Treatment includes 1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilization and brings relief. 2. Medica... |
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