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my blood pressure stays pretty consistant at 164/80. I m a 57 year old male and just went through parathyroid surgery and thought my blood pressure might drop but still staying the same. I worrk out on the treadmill and weigh 170 lbs. Do I need to start taking meds to bring it down???
Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I carefully read your query. The standard and normal blood pressure in population worldwide is from 100 to 139 mmHg systolic and from 60 to 89 mmHg diastolic. Every prolonged and long-standing blood pressure over 140/90 mmHg is not dangerous acutely and per se, bu...
Dear Sir, I had been chewing tobacco for the last 25 yrs my age is 47 yrs. last 2 yrs i started developing pain in neck region and spine, i took some treatment nothing works as per doctors it is L4 & L5, nowadays i get dizziness and feel less light when i sit in closed room with light. I feel better when i get out. Bac...
Your body has acquired a sort of tobacco dependency. You should try to lessen the qty of CHEWING tobacco gradually and leave it one day by determination. The neck region and L4-5 pain can best be managed by physio, Yoga, deep breathing and taking simple precautions like not bending too much, avoiding jerks etc. Herbal ...
I have been diagnosed as having hepatosplenmegaly I have no family history of this.But being a pilot I have very irregular life style,eating at odd hours,having large meal ,then go for hours without food and water.I do drink moderately .I had jaundice when I was ten Years old,if at all i thas any implication on this.Pl...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. The causes for hepatosplenomegaly are the following
Hello, I am 44 years old with a chronic sinus infection, I have extreme coughing bouts in the mornings from drainage. when I am coughing my head is in excrusiating pain and my sinuss as well. this morning, after the bout I had to blow my nose and was blood twice, the second with a small blood clot. Is that normal. Also...
HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorI understand your concerns. As such coughing doesn't cause brain damage. Vigorous coughing and sneezing will lead to rupture of small capillaries in the nose that will cause bleeding through the nose. I would suggest you to take antibiotics for chronic sinusitis along with inhalation of the mi...
I just had my bp taken and it was 150 over 90. I am a 42 year old male who is dieting at the moment and dropped 15 lbs over the past month and now weigh approx. 210 lbs. (I am 5 ft. 7 in. tall). I am nervous with that reading. I had to go down two flights of stairs to get to the test, could that have had an affect on t...
Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that your blood pressure can fluctuate depending on your physical activity, emotional state and physiological changes. If you are on diet and reducing Weight that will help you to maintain a healthy BP which is less th...
Want to take the bs and apple cider vinegar for my digestion but read on the site some place that someone posted, that you could also take the combination for asthma which I have. She posted she had tried it for asthma and it got worse due to the sulfur content in the vinegar. If you are sulfur sensitive could this ( w...
Hi, The sulfur content of vinegar can aggravate the symptoms of whom is allergic to the sulfur. If you are not allergic to sulfur, and so far, nothing worrisome or no effect on asthma is seen; then, should not be worried about. Please bear in mind that if you start noticing any symptom of allergic reaction, stop usin...
hi, i m a doctor 49 y old, known case of cycstic fibro adenosis, since 15yBetween every 3 to 4 month i get a paiful very big lump , around 8 * 10 centimeter in one of my breast, and usually the attack is accompanied with low grade fever, then after few days it subside in sizeSince 14years i had lumpectomy, some histopa...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have fibrotic disease of breast. If you have any lump in your breast then you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It can be cancer. Fire cystic disease can turn out in cancer. So rule out the chance of mali...
Hi, to be honest I dislike going to the dentist and fear it. But I am a mother of a two year old who recently have to be seen by one. I am trying to get back into the habbit of talking care of my teeth , but as we all know it can be expensive. I had braces in the past , which means I needed to wear a retainer. I have a...
Dear friendthanx for sharing your concern. Also nice to know that you have started taking care of your teeth. Now four years is a long span of time, you haven't used your retainer all this time. Now if you try to fit old retainer, presently it might not help, plus it can cause damage too on continuous usage. Therefore ...
My husband was playing baseball with our 5 year old son and got hit in the testicles with the batted ball. He is hurting now but not as bad as it was initially - what do we need to watch out for and how long will the pain last? age 48, 6 feet tall, 180 lbs
Hi...sometimes the sudden injury like this, can cause torsion of the testis and any injury to the testis is to be considered serious and needs examination by the doctor immediately. I suggest you get in touch with a physician immediately. As of now for the pain - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/do...
I am being treated for a jaw infection w amoxicillin and peridex. there was an abcess and cellulitis where a tooth had been extracted and later bone graft spheres placed. there has been considerable improvement after I&D and curettement, bot some mandibular bone is exposed. Will Peridex .12% interfere w healing? PWS MD...
Hello, I have gone through your query. As per you said that there is improvement in lesion after incision and Chat Doctor. The use of Pride helps in Keeping your mouth clean by rinsing mouth 3-4 times a day for 30 seconds. So it don't interfere with wound healing instead it would keep your mouth clean, as its antibacte...
I am 16 and have been told from routine blood tests that my bilirubin is elevated - i have been suffering from intermittent right sided pain which has not been bad enough to stop me doing things but has been there especially at evenings. I was told i have reflux but the zantac didnt help at all. today they have rechec...
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. More details necessary - as to type of bilirubin. Total bilirubin can be elevated for many reasons, however type of bilirubin will identify the cause.2. Appears to be possible hepatic or post-hepatic cause. 3. Bilirubin levels, abdominal ultrasound...
Hi, Please can you help ? I keep going dizzy as in the room is spinning when sitting worse when i stand. Its been happening most of today. I also keep spiking a temp of 38.1-39.3 Ive been having cold sweats and keep going clammy. Can you please advise me on how to stop this feeling many thanks.
Hello, The dizziness with the room spinning is called vertigo. Most commonly it is related to the inner ear. It can also be related to an acute infection such as cough/cold or sinusitis. This may be case for you since you also have a fever. The most common inner ear causes are- BPP (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo...
I have a fluttering in my upper chest all day yesterday unless I was active usually could tell when I was sitting, today not as bad but still notice it, I had these all my life usually come and go pretty fast but last todays it has stayed has me concerned..
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest fluttering should always be evaluated for arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). So consult cardiologist and get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). You may need anti arrhythmia Chat Doctor. If ...
hello doctor, my name is Lilly and I currently have an abyss on the upper part of my backside. This is the second time it has appeared and the last time I had to be drained however due to my families poor financial situation I am unable to see a doctor for it to be drained. Ive gone to a small clinic where I was given ...
Hello, thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Abscess I think you are talking about. Abscess is an inflammation and reason may be many and this may be anywhere in body. So please get in blood examination for sugar and if no diabetes than need not worry. The Chat Doctor. Antibiotic (Bactrim DS two in day) Treatment...
I read that gastritis may be masking a case of ovarian cancer. It was a recent article but I dont remember where. My wifes mother died from ovarian cancer. She has one sister (out of 3) who has had breast cancer twice. Christina, my wife has had gastritis for months now. Her doctor performed endoscopy and found everyth...
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Gastritis is inflammation of the mucosa of stomach in reaction to increased amount of acid formation. It is unlikely for gastritis to be responsible for ovarian cancer. However, if there is cancer ovary in her family then your wife might do an ovarian cancer tumor marker test. There is a bloo...
I have been diagnosed with anxiety. I had a panic attack a year ago, and since that day I have had heard heartbeats after eating or laying down funny. Sometimes the day after I have alcohol it does this as well. I go weeks or days at a time without any, but then i end up with more and they last a long time. i have had ...
Panic attacks are bouts of severe anxiety that occur out of the blue. They are so scary that you make an ER visit only to find that nothing is wrong with the heart. During the attacks you may feel that you are going to die, or that you will lose control over yourself and go mad. However, rest assured that a panic attac...
Hi I fell off of a horse seven days ago while on vaction in the Dominican Republic. I broke 6 ribs and had to stay in a hospital there for 5 days before being cleared to fly home to the US. I had a pretty bad time time with the way I was given IV. It had to be moved four different times because it came out of the vein ...
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. There is possibility of ganglion cyst compressing nerve which when punctured leads to fluid leakage. This can be due to injury. Cystic lesions are usually benign and surgical excision is definitive treatment. I will advise routine blood investigation medication like anti-...
Hi ya i have a 12 year old boy since last week he has got tierd very quickly and slept all day monday, he was sick all so sunday night and monday when he was a wake. I sent him back to school today because he was a lot brighter this morning but he has gone back down again since coming home . He had scarlett fever abo...
Hi The symptoms described here are not very specific to scarlet fever. But any bacterial or viral infection may start with almost similar symptoms initially. You can start with a tab paracetamol(500\u00a0mg) for the symptoms mentioned above and can repeat after 4-6 hours if symptoms appear again .let him take rest if h...
I have had some really severe stomach attachs for years. The pain starts at my belly button and goes to my stomach. I have no gallbladder and I have about 5 sec until Im hurting and bloated like Im 9 months pregnant. Alls I can do is walk and cry, sometimes I throw up and other times I get severe diarrhea. I feel like ...
Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food and also to avoid any alcoholic beverages and smoking if you do. Also, a regular routine exercises like ...
Hi, one side of my penis a little less rigid but still i say its rigid as i will not be able to bend it when erect.Also i am about to be married in a year.Though i have stopped experiencing spontaneous erections.I am able to masturbate in a sitting positon by manual stimulation and i get hard..but loose erecton if i st...
Hello, It may be due to performance anxiety. For that you may require complete hologram, lipid profile and electrocardiogram after physician consultation. Along with that avoid stress. Take balanced diet and keep yourself HY Chat Doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Till then, you can take tablet sildenafil one hour bef...
i have a brother n he is having polio for hands and legs since childhood..,he cant walk but he can do his work n with all his efforts he did mba but now he is loosing his confidence because of his polio,i want him to be cured..pls suggest me the treatment for him thank u.
Since the virus that causes polio has infected a person, there is no treatment that will cure polio. Early diagnosis and supportive treatments such as bed rest, pain control, good nutrition, and physical therapy to prevent deformities from occurring over time can help reduce the long-term symptoms due to muscle loss. H...
my name is Ankitaage-26 yrsheight -5.7 inchesweight-53.5 kgi had an infection for typhoid which was diagnosed in widal test and for the confirmation aerobic blood culture was carried out which showed presence of staphylococcus hominis so wat does it means
Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern, but you have not provided much important information like description of your symptoms. When did your fever start, what was the title of tidal test, did it increase on repeat testing? I also want to inform you that single tidal is not much info...
Hello. I m 28 years old and of reasonably good health. I received a reasonably strong electric shock to my head a week and a half ago due to some faulty mains wiring in my flat. It was quite a warm night so my skin was damp with sweat. I was discharged from hospital after 12 hours or so but subsequently I have been exp...
Hi, Depending upon the intensity of exposure to the electric shock, it may cause this type of problems. As you have described that you have to be in hospital for 10 hr, which means intensity was there, and you are suffering form post electric shock effects. This should subside in few days, however if you are having pro...
Hello, my Mother passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve. My Aunt, in October. I have health issues, in which my Mom was planning to move down here with us, to help my husband with our 5 daughters. With the sudden losses of my Aunt and Mother, who was my best friend, the upcoming Graduation of my oldest, and my brothers ...
Hi. I understand your concern. Stress can affect your sleep pattern. Improvement in daily stress level can improve your sleep problems. Discuss with friends/see all thing with different angle/positive outlook/confidence etc. can help. Exercise/meditation/deep breathing and hyperventilation proper sleep stress free acti...
Can i get rid of a dent in my forhead? I am 15 years old and it makes me really self concious about myself. I think it might be a scar from were i had a spot a while back which then turned into a scab, and then might of turned into a dent, but the dents in my bone?
Hi, Firstly you should not get so worried about the dent. It is probably a part of your personality now. The only way to get rid of it however would be to see a Reconstructive Surgeon who might advise putting some plaster to fill the defect and then cover it back with your skin or a skin graft. But it would be quite a ...
I have been diagnosed with extreme anemia, hemoglobin level is a 4.8, I also have a hemorrhaging cyst on my left side, and a dermoid cyst on my right, in addition to a few fibroids that are the size of lemons. Recently, i felt a heavy, throbbing feeling in my right leg, calf down. Add to that, an object fell on my righ...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You need blood transfusion urgently. Go for complete blood count, peripheral smear examination and anemia profile. Then start treatment accordingly. Once your hemoglobin level become normal then you should go for hysterectomy with bilateral oo...
i suffering a masterbate in last three years....but i am stop that in last two years ago.....but now i am suffering with a sperm leakage in early morning with bad sex dreams.......(this problem in may be thee days of week)....... now i body was very tired....... how to stop that problem....please tell docters....
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. First you should understand masturbation is a good exercise, healthy, stress buster and not harmful to your body if you are masturbating moderately. You can masturbate three or four times a week. The reason for your night fall (Nocturnal Emission) is lack of me...
hey i got cleaning done on my teeth a month back...i brush my teeth twice in a day.use floss..then also i found my gums sometimes to be swollen and sometimes it bleed...my front teeth are not structured one and that is the most problmatic one....kindly guide me
Hello, I have read your inquiry. My first recommendation is to continue diligent home dental hygiene. Increase attention to areas that bleed. Brushing, flossing and rinsing are all important. Include brushing your to tongue, Keep well HY Chat Doctor. Follow proper nutrition with balanced vitamins. Make sure you have a...
Afternoon,I Had a chest x-ray Jan 20, 2011 due to a minor accident wherein I fractured a right rib and bruised the remainder of ribs. I received a telcall from the attending Doctor about a 1/2 hour ago checking on how my ribs felt. He then told me that they had detected a little spot way down at the bottom of my right...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest x-ray is just a screening tool for lung and pleural diseases. So whenever something is found on chest x-ray especially mass or nodule, it is better to go for CT scan to have detailed idea about the lesion. CT scan is 3 dimensional images of l...
My father has been diagnosed with cholesterol deposit in gall bladder and cyst in the liver. He frequently suffers from pain in the stomach, legs and used to be heavy smoker so has smokers cough as well. Is the high LDL and cycst in liver (which was present in an ultrasonography done two years ago as well) a cause for ...
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. In most cases these spots are benign growths such as cysts or hematomas. Hematoma is very small and this can't cause such symptoms unless larger than 10\u00a0cm. He should d...
Hi I have had thrush for about 3 months but now my gp says that the test result for thrusChatDoctore back negative. I am now getting a sensation of a burnt tongue this seemed to cool a little yesterday but after about half hour after dinner it flared up for about two hours. Could this be an alergic reaction or somethi...
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Burnt sensation may be due to burning from some hot substance, spicy substance, allergy, vitamin deficiency or infection. If there is any injury due to hot substance or alcohol or some chemicals that will stay, and any minor thermal injury will cause it to reappear. Similarly, for alle...
My daughter hit her ankle the other day and the bruise is large and hard today it looks like it dropped down her ankle. Like it bled down to her foot on the inside. A long thin bruise as well now. Should I take her in. She isn t in pain only when you touch it
Hi, Thanks for your query. From description, it seems to be soft tissue injury. Swollen and bruised ankle might be due to hematoma formation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the are...
Hello, i will be very grateful to know whats up with my nostrils. its over a year now, every morning the minute i fell awake, i begin to sneez. Much lately for the past 2 months, i now feel some wormlike ticky on the lower part of my nose, it iches soo much that i squeez and itch my nose so much that i can break it. th...
HelloThanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Usually in such type of cases (SNEEZING) allergy and sinusitis are two most important cause. Some sort of allergy may be responsible for such severe sneezing. Diagnosis can be confirmed by allergy test from a lab.2nd reason may be sinusitis, in this type of cases usually...
Ive been having strange symptoms that no one has been able to figure out now for almost 3 years. I constantly have stomach troubles, constipation, diarrhea, bloating etc. I have been diagnosed with acid reflux . Specialists also think I have an autoimmune disease because when they tested my CRP level it was at 108 and ...
Hello, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Your symptoms are definitely tough to handle, but I am glad you are concerned about your health and want to do something about it. Stomach doubles, constipation, bloating are all symptoms of a possible allergy. However, when along with skin rashes and fever, the condition defin...
My best friend had had a rash on her inner thigh for about 4 days and now it has spread to her private region.Also it is in pain.She have black bumps that are in the infected area.shes only used water,mild soap,and lotion.She isn t having any fevers, nausea ,or body aches.I thought it was just a mild skin infection but...
Hi Brianalucas, Thanks for writing your query. It seems that your friend is having dermatitis. She needs a clinical examination. She should consult a Dermatologist for examination. Furthermore, she should keep the affected area clean and Chat Doctor. Clothing both inner and outer should be clean and changed daily. She ...
my lower gum line looks like it has a dark red line from horozontially and occasionally a hard lump keeps coming and going in the same spot its tender but doesnt really hurt but it feels like kind of like its swollen when it does appear? also about two nights ago my gums started to really get sore and caused me pain i ...
Hello, As per your description it seems you are having Chat Doctor. . The blister is opening of infection from either soft tissues (gingival, periodontal ligament) or from hard tissues (bone, tooth)It has to be assessed clinically and radiographically about the origin of abscess. Most commonly it is from carious or tr...
Hi I had 2 wisdom teeth on the lower right side of my cheek the front was fully developed and the back one was growing against the fully developed one. In january the dentist decided to remove the fully developed one to give room for the new ( back ) one to grow and to relieve the pressure, given that the back one is a...
Hi Most of the wisdom teeth follow their own course of eruption. The angulation of eruption and positioning WRT to the adjacent tooth is always assessed before planning out any treatment. The tooth with an abrupt angulation is the preference without touching the normal tooth. You need another reevaluation by an oral su...
Docter my husband have a overgrowth on top of his arm near shoulder .it looks brownish in colour.size is around 5 cm in diameter and oval in shape .he complains of itchiness sometimes .on the other arm same thing is there but smaller than this.he told me he gets pain only if somethings falls on it,or traumatised it.ple...
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Although it requires a physical examination to reach at a diagnosis, from your history it seems that the lesion on your husbands arm could be a fungal infection. Therefore, I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your area for a clinical assessment and r...
I was getting a blood draw the other day, and the needle hit a nerve going down my right arm. Immediatly I had burning and pain in my arm. Now every time I try to use my right arm I get burning pain in my right wrist area. what can I do to make this better?
Hi I did review your concertgoer pain can be due to carpel tunnel syn Chat Doctor. I would advise you to consult a neurologist, and he can diagnose the condition and then probably splinting the hand in a dorsiflexed position or local steroid injection will help you relieve of your pain. I hope this helps. Let me know ...
I have a really painful lump in my butt crack it s not a specific color or any thing it the same as my regular skin color my mom thinks it s a boil but I don t I think it is right on my tail bone and it s like an inch wide and very tender to touch I can t even sleep because i have to sleep on my stomach it hurt really ...
Hello, Thanks for using Chat Doctor.come have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Probable diagnosis
yes i went to a lab today on infertility issue. the report is as detailed below please read thru
Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor The report indicates that the sperm count is will. That means, there was no sperm. Look, here is bad news. You are not able to give birth to a child. Yes, the infection may transfer. It is better to use condom. It can be corrected by treating with the sensitive Chat Do...
Hi - I have had chronic tailbone/coccyx pain for the last 2 years. I have had xrays (showing nothing) and there was no trauma that bought this on and the pain clinic cant help me any further - Ive tried pain killers and cortisone injections. Ive basically given up trying to find a solution and now just try and deal wi...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think You are suffering from COCCYXDYNIA. It is not responded to painkillers and cortisone injections . You should try hot sits bath, Avoid long continuous sitting. Always sit on soft cushions. Avoid sitting on hard objects. Exercises, NURSING GOLD ONCE DAILY...
Hello, 2 days ago i had 4 wisdom teeth removed the way im facing it is to my left, so the top left place where the tooth use to be. i saw a little skin on there i thought it was food stuck so i pushed it with my tounge alittle and then just left it, a day later it hurts in the spot of the tooth bad. to the point where ...
Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The extraction socket has not healed completely. I would advise you to get a warm saline gargle frequently. Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered. Meanwhile, maintain oral hygiene well. Avoid anxiety and stress. Irrigate the socket with lukewarm saline and app...
hi 4yr old child has abdominal pain since morning after 5 hours he started big vomitings he did 3 vomitings uptill now and whatever we give he vomited it after 5 to 10 min so what is the problem and what should we gave him so he can easily tolerate the fluid and food
Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. There could be very many reasons for the pain abdomen with vomiting in this age group starting from simple gastroenteritis to a surgical abdomen. This can be recognized only by a physical examination and related investigations if any apart from the fact that p...
My 2.5 year old has the worst smelling metallic odor to her breath. I brush her teeth 4 times a day, I switched her toothpaste, I tried listerine , nothing seems to get rid of it. It is the worst when she has just woken up from sleeps or naps. Do I need to be concerned about this? Is that smell a sign of diabetes? High...
Hi.welcome to Chat Doctor forum.please don't use Listerine mouth wash... I would suggest you to not use any kind of mouth wash...bad breath can be due to oral, ENT or medical problems... visit your dentist for complete oral examination... sometime, grossly carious tooth is the source of foul smell...brushing twice dail...
Hello Doctor,I am 23 weeks pregnant and while sexual intercourse my vagina starts itching and burning inside after intercourse and becomes to swell. I discussed with my gyne and she prescribed me to use gyno-travocort cream, is it safe to use during pregnancy?
Hello, You can safely use Gino tract cream in pregnancy. It is applied vaginally and is not much absorbed systemically. It contains fluconazole used to fight fungal infection and diflucortolone to reduce inflammation and swelling. Furthermore, it doesn't give any effects on the fetus. You can continue to use it. Hope ...
Hi My mother is suffering from persistent cough for the last few days. She is complaining about the congestion in her chest and nasal congestion. She has started take koflet cough syrup of Himalaya drugs. We were in India till a week ago and now are at Doha.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion your mother is having upper respiratory tract infection (URI). Try to follow these steps.1. Fluoroquinolone group of antibiotic for 5 days.2. Antihistamines and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. 3. Warm saline gargles 5-6 times a day.4. Avoid how, oily and spicy food....
Hi , I have questions, I am a 19 year old male and weigh 150 pounds, i am overall healthy and never had any problems. Just I have been noticing lately for a few months now I have been getting alot of anxiety randomly. I started to feel overly tired, nauseas, jumpy , curious and just making myself sick. Ive taken bloodw...
Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. The condition that you are having is basically panic attacks. This is a disorder of anxiety and occurs cause of imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain....
Hi, After the birth of my children my tummy looks very ugly and wrinkled. I live in South Africa, and do not have the money to go for a tummy-tuck. I did start dieting and exercising, but the more weight I loose the worse my tummy looks. Please advise what I can do. This is really effecting my life big time mentally an...
Hello, Thanks for writing your query. Evaluate your diet. Check the fat content of the foods that you typically eat. Eating high-fiber foods, which aid in elimination, can also help reduce belly fat. Choose a diet that is rich in whole grainsPractice aerobic exercise. At least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise on a daily...
I am female aged 53. About three weeks ago suddenly I developed a pain on the left side of my chest just below the left breast. It is pronounced when I take a deep breath or yawn. I get relief lying on my right side at night. The pain has eased but is still there. Would welcome your thoughts.Thanks Elsie A.
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read your question carefully, and would like to explain that your symptoms seem not to be related to any cardiac disorder. The pain which is modulated by the position of the body or body movements (like in your situation) is not related to the heart. It seems to be e muscul...
hello,doc my name is rahul from india. right now i m pursuing final year bachelor in engineering in electronics and telecommunication my problem is that when semester comes my mind is totally changed and i loose my confidence to give exam and get mentally not able able to give the exam. till the higher secondary educat...
Hi Rahul, as our experience about the engineering, they start to study by the end of the semester might be just before the exams. I am not sure whether you also practice the same thing or not, if you have this habit I would suggest you that it would be difficult to remember every thing which you study like that, becaus...
Dear Doctor, I have a 3 week old son -born pre-term by 4 weeks ( expected 29th Feb, born on 27th Jan). His birth weight was 2.85kg which went down to 2.4kg by 7th day. He developed hyperbilirubinemia on the 3rd day and required 48 hours of phototherapy ( TC bilirubin was 15.4 on 3rd day and came down to 12.8 on 4th da...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Hyperbilirubinemia is a very mucChatDoctormon in all the child Chat Doctor. It is due to prematurity of the liver. It is even common in baby with regular dates born. Check for RH INCOMPATIBILITY and AGO INCOMPATIBILITY. The pattern of onset, day, severi...
my arm was fractured abt 3 years ago .. today in the gym, i lifted more than usual weight and i started to feel the pain in the same arm .. the pain is less but similar to the pain when i fractured my arm ... will i be able to workout ever again .. i am scared ...
Hello, If you are having old fracture at arm and feeling pain then you should be cautious. If lifting of weight is causing pain then I will advise you to have an X-ray of affected part to know the reason behind pain. This can be due to incomplete union or stress fracture. Till then, you should avoid bearing weight on a...
Hi my name is jasmine brown I have a question whether I m pregnant or is my body acting up ok so in sep my period was about 2 weeks longs and oct also normal for me since I have irregular periods ok so got put on birth control in oct startd taking them it ended missed a two days in oct had unprotected sex but when I re...
Hello, Thanks for writing to us. You are suffering from irregular period with red brown spotting & clots now. There are several reasons to be ruled out like early implantation bleeding (due to irregular taking OCP with unprotected sex), mental stress, thyroid problem, hormonal imbalance, emotional upset, wt gain/ loss ...
I took my 6 yr old up to the dr this morning after she broke out in hives all over her body and was told it was an allergic reaction to food we ate yesterday. After i brought her home she couldn t walk on her right foot and when i checked it there is a huge tender lump on her heel....?
HI, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts and data of your query, You seem to need treatment for a complex problem of -Hives due to Food allergy with accompanied triggering viral infection, which needs to be confirmed in planning treatments. The painful heel with swelling on the heel-could be due to the hive ...
my husband has gotten a few blisters breaking out on different area s of his body and is concerned. About the size of a dime...first one was on his hip, has had a couple on his neck and now one on his hand. My husband is 56 years old, has recently been on a sterioid patch for hip discomfort and is still doing physical ...
Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause of blisters post-steroid patch-In your case the cause of the blisters appears to be a viral infection post-steroid patch. This advice is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clin...
Doctor,I am a 27 yr old female with average weight. the lower front teeth have some white hardened substance at the back of the teeth i removed it. the place which had the substance now is hollow are these cavities??. i have pain in the side of the neck and cheeks on the left side which goes up to the head only during ...
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The hard deposits as been mentioned can be calculus if present between the teeth and after removal, it is the inter-tooth space which should be normally covered by the healthy gums. I would advise you to visit your periodontist and get your teeth cleaned and have it checke...
My mom is a cancer survivor and has had breast, melanoma, and lung cancers - all separate incidences. In 2005 she had part of her lung removed surgically and had both chemo and radiation. Although she is doing OK - she still has cancer in both lungs though rather slow growing. This past fall, she was put on a chemo r...
Unfortunately due to your mothers weak immune system (due to the chemotherapy), fungal infections can run rampant in the lungs and cause bad pneumonia. Most of these fungi are present everywhere around us in the environment. While it is unlikely that the CPAP machine was the source of this infection, it should be regul...
liver is enlarged to 173mm and demonstrates fatty infiltration the gallbladder, biliary tree, pancreas and spleen are unrembarkable. a 6 mm non-obstructing calculus is identified in the mid aspect of the right kidney the left kidney and aorta are unrembarkable - on another note the bladder is smoothly marginated - pre...
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The post void urine volume can be influenced by the amount of urine in the bladder initially. When an ultrasound is to be done to assess post void volume, persons are advised to use large amounts of water. If there is a waiting period, there can be over filling of the bladder. As a resu...
I think I might have either gonorrhea or a UTI, but I can t tell. I am honestly really scared and embarrassed so I can t tell anyone. The only symptom I seem to have is burning during urination which appeared the week of Christmas. It s not very severe, something a slight tingle then sometimes an uncomfortable burn but...
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the details you have given, Most doctors can only conclude that there is something wrong. You have to go for a detailed investigation with a physician. Burning could be due to simple urinary tract infection or inflammation....
Hi, A friend has stage IIIB cancer. She s just has surgery to remove 3/4 of her bowel along with 23 lymph nodes - 3 of which have tested positive, and due to start chemo soon. Could you please advise which supplements will help her recovery? Also are there any foods to avoid? Thanks for your help, Anna
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Follow this diet plan for stage 111B colon cancer patients (operated).1. Avoid oily food. Avoid spicy food.2. Avoid partially cooked or uncooked food. As chances of gut infection is high with this kind of foods. So better to avoid them.3. Eat healthy, fresh food. Eat properly, c...
For the past month or so i ve been experiencing slightly burning urination. It s not every time but it s noticeable when it does occur (nothing intollerable though). I also have experienced a small red ring around the very tip of my penis. It might be scabbing but its too small to recognize. It s deffinentely red thoug...
Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Burning sensation during urination and red rash on your penis explains the inflammation of your urethra. The reason could be some agitation sexual practices or allergic reaction. You should consult a urologist or physician for treatment. If you require more o...
HD all my teeth pull 2 weeks ago. I had dentures I for 48 hrs, but I had take them out to stop bleedi g, now they want go back in because my gums are thinker than when the teeth was made, plus bone I guess bone knot push out on the front of my gums. I just wondering how long before my gums get to a point I put dentur...
Hi Thanks for the query It can take for about 4-5 days for the gum swelling to reduce. But even then the anatomy inside the mouth can change, and the denture might not fit which was made with previous measurements. So first you should get a clinical examination done by your Dentist so that he can look the level of infl...
I have a high heart rate and normal blood pressure. (124/79) I am overweight and am prone to dizzy episodes, especially when i lay down or if I get up too fast. My Dr. said dont worry about it but I dont think that is right. I have swelling behind my eyes but my MRi showed swelling on the brain and am on waiting lis...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) and other heart diseases first. Your symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness etc. are commonly seen with arrhythmia. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. B...
My 4 year daughter stated she hit her head on the floor. I didnt see it but she has been complaining of a headache. Last night I gave her motrin and she went to bed. This morning she was ok but now she is complaining again and now she is sleeping (nap) which she NEVER does. Should I be worried?
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child. In case of trauma to head of child if their loss of consciousness, seizures, mouth or nose bleed or persistent vomiting, then there are chances of internal bleed or fracture. If these things are not ...
Hey, I slipped while I was walking onto the porch today. It was raining and I caught myself but when I did my big toe slammed into the side of the step and my toe nail pushed up my toe really hurts even after ice and the nail place it self back what do I do or what can I do about it
I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Actually, I need more information regarding your problem, for example how many days have passed since your big toe trauma, is there a blue/black discoloration of the toe, have you noticed any pus around or beneath the toenail, is your big toe all red and wa...
The tooth at the back of my upper mouth (right at the back) is broken and has been for about a year. When air gets to it I have lots of pain. Will the dentist be able to remove this as half the tooth is already goneI am too scared to go to the dentist.
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Decay in the tooth is causing the pain when air touches the tooth (usually referred to as pulpits). I would advise you to take ibuprofen for pain (if you are not allergic to any medicine). Visit your local dentist and have it evaluated by a radiograph. If it is possible to...
hi my son is 2.5 year old and he started having blisters looking stuff on his tongue but his appetite was fine then starting sunday he had fever and today no appetite so i was concerned .can you please tell me what should i do and how long this takes to be over.thanks alot
Hi, As per your query your child has blister on tongue and fever. Well this is very common problem in babies. The probable reasons for symptoms your mention in query is viral infection or cold sore caused by herpes simplex virus. Infection can occur due to kissing and other ways. I would suggest you to consult pediatri...
Age 88; Female; ischaemic heart disease; mitral valve leakage; weight 7stones 12 lbs; height 5ft 2ins. Medication since 2006
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to an allergic reaction or an inflammatory disease (including an infection). I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests
Hello for awile now ive had lumps undeer my skin on my trunk lower back and legs as of right now the ones on my lower back are inflamed and my lower back is stiff and night i hsd a dizzy spell just nervous as to what might be going on i was tokd they are lipomas but thay have never botherd me until recently
Hi. Yes multiple lumps at different sites can most probably be due to lip oms as you have already been told. If any of such lipoma gets inflamed, it indicates the need to undergo investigations like ultrasonography, FNAC and ultimately excision for final diagnosis. It is already at the pressure areas, one of the indica...
I haven t been to the dentist in a year and I know that I have cavities between several teeth because I can see them. 2 teeth are very slightly sensitive, but not to hot or cold. I have a dentist appointment in 5 weeks (due to insurance reasons) and I plan to get them filled then. I do brush and floss my teeth, but I a...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The chances of the spread of decay from dentin to pulp cannot be predicted. It can take months to years... If the decay is too deep or approximating pulp then it can involve pulp in 5\u00a0weeks. If you think of insurance and delay the treatment, you might end up t...
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As far as ADVIL is concerned it is non steroidal ant inflammatory Chat Doctor. The basic problem here in your case is fever and subacute intestinal obstruction. If you're passing flatus with feces then continue with the soft diet along with the antibiotics and sure you can take ADVIL too. If u haven't passed stools an...
i had a mri and it showed that I have a spot on my Cerebelum and a few tiny one on my head. I ve had the spinal tap to rule out MS the Eye nerve test from a Neuro Opthemoligist. It all can back ruling out MS. I still feel the light headedness my legs get numb when I an sitting and sometimes I fell like I m not all ther...
Hi Dear. As per your query you have lightheadedness. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Vertigo may also be caused by inflammation within the inner ear sometimes due to infection, deniers disease, acoustic neuroma, sinusitis and multiple sclerosis...
For twenty years since I left a went scuba diving in connection with a cruise vacation, I have had daily problems with balance. Dr. Timothy Hain, Northwestern University, Chicago, seemed to believe I had a damaged vestibular system. One other doctor initially thought that I suffered with mal de dubarquement. Dr. Hain s...
Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. I agree with your doctors that your balance problems may be related to the inner ear. But they also may be caused by the brain problems or vertebral artery narrowing. The long time you refer with these problems, is more indicating an inner ear problem. Vestibul...
Hi doc.. Im 24. We got married 2yrs ago. Its beeing 1.5 yrs tat we are trying for a baby.. I had regular periods..Im staying in Middle East.. Soon after 2 month when I reached here my periods went irregular.. I consulted with the doc and found Im having pcod.. I was 77kg at time. Now I lost my weight and Im 65.5kg now...
Hi, POD is the condition where the rupture of mature ovum is disturbed. Actually it takes along & patient efforts to get over the problem. Please try to reduce your weight by low Malory, high protein, high fiber diet. Regular exercises for complete body with special stress on abdominal exercises should be done. A dai...
hello, i have had a blister like, inside my mouth on my lower lip, i dont know what it is, i have had it for a month already. it comes and goes. sometimes it looks like it has pus on it and blood. im starting to worrie already becuase sometimes it looks big and i can see it when i talk and smile. This is so wierd. shou...
Hi, Thanks for asking the query, There are many causes of development of blister inside the lip, it can be due to ulceration, long term trauma, due to infected tooth, vitamin deficiency. I would suggest you to visit to the Dentist and get the checkup done. Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Take mult...
My 8 week old infant has had way fewer wet diapers, and they aren t anywhere near as wet as usual. He also projectile vomits every time he eats which he has done since he was a few weeks old, he takes nexium but it doesn t help. Should I take him to an emergency room? Or should I wait until Monday to see his pediatrici...
Hi, What your kid is having is not diarrhea and is only gastronomic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass a small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. When the baby takes milk, the stomach expand...
dear doctor,i have a lypmh node swelling in the cervical region of my neck....it has been a year since the swelling...on consulting the doctors and conducting a multiple tests including sonography, it was found that i have TB...along with the other tests that followed, the doctor also suggested this
Hello, Thanks to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I advise you that Immunoglobulin tests for tuberculosis is now banned by WHO because in country like INDIA you often come in contact with tuberculosis and many negative TB patients even have this positive. But as you have asked I would like to answer that as you...
Hello, I am a 24 year old female and I have been suffering from heart palpitations for 2 days now, this is the third day. Ive stopped drinking tea and coffee because I thought perhaps I had had too much caffeine. Ive really not been able to sleep well, I am very aware of my heart beating so very hard throughout the nig...
Hi, This is Chat Doctor. Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes. It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress, or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are s...
Hi,I am 34 years old, no diabetic, no BP, no cholestrol. Last week; i faced a pain in my left arm. So, i under gone for ECG & 2D Echo . Doctor told that no problem in 2D Echo and slight variation in ECG. Then they perform TMT, it is also slight variation and doctor told in this age, TMT should not be like this...pl...
Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that an abnormal TMT can be the outcome coronary artery disease. Generally chances of symptomatic coronary artery disease in adults are less until unless either they have strong family history of CAD or are heavy smokers. You mi...
Hello, I take 20 mg of adderall xr daily. It works wonderful for me and I ve been taking it for a little under of year. However, the past month or so I ve been experiencing shortness of breath very often and it s causing me To have panic attacks. How can I get this to stop?? I also take 100 mg of Zoloft daily.
Hithanks for using Chat Doctor i don't know to whom u say panic attack. If any physical symptom like increase heart beat, hypertension or hypotension is there, then it may be due to Adderall. I think you are taking Adderall to get simulator effect ans Zoloft to control underline anxiety. In your case either u can incre...
HI DOCTOR, last week i consult a doctor for my chest burnig , doctor tested my blood,the results shows my Total cholostro-199 and Tryglicride-272 he given two tablelts one in Udiliv -150 another one fenolip he saying i have fattty liverbut i read some where fenolip may be damage liver. can i take fenolip(fenofibrate) f...
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, After going through your history your blood report is showing high Triglyceride level it is desirable to have TG If you have fatty liver treatment depends on cause, Obesity(Over weight), Alcohol use, Hereditary causes. You should visit a Physician to get properly evaluated for pancreat...
i was supposed to start my period today it has been 28 days and i am regular and have not started i had this brownish spotting yesturday and it only lasted for that day and now today there is nothing could i be pregnant?or could it have anything to do with me just getting over a uti?
Hallow Dear, Not getting menses exactly on the expected day should not worry you. Variation by a day or two is acceptable and known. However, you had some brownish bleeding which should not be ignored. Urine pregnancy test is not reliable in the first week after missing the period. It may give false negative results. B...
Should I be concerned with ultrasound report reflecting liver 16 cm demonstrating multiple cysts, largest left lobe 3.9 cm, no solid mass. I have abdominal pain, swelling,fatigue, and bad pain when I try to tie shoe laces. Also have fatty liver without mass. Finally I also have complex upper pole 1.4 cm with thin septa...
Hai, as multiple cyst liver disease or solitary nonparasitic cysts of the liver is indicated only in symptomatic patients. Asymptomatic patients do not require therapy, because the risk of developing complications related to the lesion is lower than the risk associated with treatment. Since you got the symptoms, should...
Occasionally, while Im eating, I experience a mild swelling between the outer right side of my gums where it meets my cheek. There is no pain but feels a bit inflamed and has a num feeling (very much like when one receives novacaine). Ive had this off and on for a few months. Im fairly concerned. Any ideas?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling between the gums extending into the cheek could be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. Consult your oral physician and get yourself examined and take radiograph of that tooth to rule out the infection. If I am your treating doctor I would ...
last few days i feel off balance a little lightheaded & dizzy. Even when i lay down feel lightheaded. very tried. neck and shoulders still and ache off and on. the back of my head, right side feels weird...not pain just can t explain the feeling. in and off ache in my right shoulder and left arm back of my neck. someti...
Hello & Welcome to Chat Doctor, I had gone through the case and found that these symptoms might be due to stress related work or bad lifestyle. So go through your problem. For pain in neck and headache go for Cervical X-ray with blood pressure monitoring. It might be due to cervical spondylosis. For stomach disorder ta...
Hi, I am a senior dentist in Nepal . I have one Dental patient 45 yrs old lady having mucosal pain in palate just below the upper incisor teeth. I do not find any pathology . This is burning type of sensation . What would be line of treatment ?Thanks
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The burning sensation could be because of any trauma to the mucosa by the lower teeth(impinging lower teeth on the palate) or it can be because of ulceration. Or it can be because of other lesions which produce burning sensation like lichen plans, contact dermatiti...
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... i have an 18 month old boy who is sick he came down with it bout 8 last night he has only vomited once but he gets real hot then goes back to normal i took his temp its round 38 is he ok or should i take him to see some 1?
Hi.... I understand your concern. By what you say your baby is having a viral illness. Non-specific vomiting is also quite common in this. But sometimes this can be a pro Chat Doctor. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not w...
I fell on my elbow 2 weeks ago it hurt to the touch but nothing else. I cut a 1/2 in puncture wound also 1/2 deep on the elbow its healing fine but now it hurts all the time and it is swollen and hot to the touch. What is the problem and my options
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint it seems that the area on elbow that had a punctured wound seems to have got infected and swelling and hot sensitivity seems to be due to inflammation caused due to infection. I would suggest you to consul...
My friend had a habit of chewing Pan Masala and because of it he is unable to stretch his mouth fully. As a normal person can insert his four fingers wide into the mouth, my friend can insert only two. He has left now chewing Pan Masala but still its really hard for him to stretch his mouth... Plz guide what he should ...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your question, the limited mouth opening is secondary to oral sub mucous fibrosis (stiffening of oral mucosa) which occurs due to pan chewing...it's good that you have stopped the habit... the main treatment option will be like use of antioxidants, intro lesional injections in...
my 2 year old had a very heavy cough and low grade fever, when i brought her to the dr., they said they could hear some wheezing, it was not asthma or bronchitis, but ordered a nebulizer and albuterol, i never heard of this, does thins seem normal.sorry for the spelling.
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions
Hi! I am Rakib, 41 years old, 05 feet 05 inches height and 69 kg weight have been suffering from recurrent episode of both oral and genital herpes simplex for the last two years. My pathological report is HSV IgG (Type 1 & 2 ) positive. I am taking Acyclovir-400mg twice a day. My query
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Unfortunately the herpes infection cannot be cured at this time. Once a person has been infected with herpes 1 and/or 2, then recurrent infections can occur because these viruses live in the system. If your immune system is suppressed (not working well) for some reasons then the infecti...
Dear doctor, my uncle has high SGPTand SGOT
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted your liver enzymes elevated... But for giving comments diagnosis had to be done..... Because for ex.in Bag carrier enzymes elevated for long duration... So investigate your case with......-USG -LFT complete -viral marker study by ELISA or Person cause could be hepatitis, fa...
every year when the weather gets a little warmer my skin starts to get itchy and small red bumps appear..usually on the back of my hands and forearms, legs and face sometimes neck and chest but appear anywhere randomly. they are usually clustered together. i havent applied anything different to my skin that i would nor...
Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows
My 2 1/2 month old son has a cough, low fever, lost his voice, is congested but no runny nose. Just a mucusy clogged sounding cough and tears when he coughs. Very tired and can t sleep unless very elevated.
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold (AT THIS AGE) you can use saline nasal decongestants. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than...
I have lower back pain, usually in the evening or when i have sat down or lay down for any amount of time. My legs (from my knees to the top of my thighs) are feeling like they are cramping up - or like I have really tight jeans on - but I don t have them on. I have got haemochromotosis - and have abnormal liver functi...
Lower back pain has many causes, but I agree with your doubt
hi, i have knee pain since november. it pains while sitting and standing but no pain during walking. ccp antibody test was positive(6u/ml).i ws prescribed winflam. is this medicine beneficial? i had pain in my fingers also but not on regular basis. the knee pain is continuous.
Hi, i appreciate your concern.it seems you are having arthritis affecting more of your patella femoral joint, where space is seems to be reduced, this is causing you pain while sitting and standing. Since u have not mentioned your age, still there seems to be possibility of ?OA, or crystal arthropathy.i arise my such p...
Hi, my 20 month old daugther has had symptoms of a cold for a few days. I have looked in her mouth to day and her tonsils have clear blisters on them. Is that the start of tonsilitis? She has not eaten alot over the past few days and think that this could be the reason why. She also has a runny nose, temp, and is drool...
Hello dear, I had go e through your query and understand your concern. It seems your baby has herpes tonsillitis It usually caused by HHV 6type. I device you
my mother aged 67 was a patient of htn,hypertropy,ichkimic heart desease suffering severe breathing problem once in 2012&2013 in winter and was admitted in n.home under a cardiologist who is closed to our family.She is undergoing regular check up every 4months gap since feb12.at present takingthe following medicine
The treatment she is on is optimum from a cardiologist point of view, and she should continue with the same. Always the dosage will require changes depending on the report s and patient s clinical condition, so do visit your cardiologist regularly. If you can send the latest reports, I can help in titration. However...
My fiance has had prolonged symptoms resembling BV, but the typical medications have not worked. She has received several conflicting opinions as to what might be the cause and how best to treat the problem. She has had ovarian cyst and a UTI prior to experiencing these prolonged symptoms. Any idea what might be the pr...
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. It is better to do a swab test to rule out bacterial vaginosis. PH also should be tested. If it is still bacterial vaginosis then using combinations antibiotics like Clindamycin and Clotrimazole as vaginal suppository will be helpful. Using intimate wash...