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My mother is 80 years old and last 2 months she had three episodes where she does not wake up from sleep. After 10-15 minutes of splashing water she wakes up . Today it took her about 45 minutes to come to senses. When she woke up her Bp was 150/128. However by the time we took her to hospital it was 150/90. She is dia... | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum. At the age of 80, the natural changes in the body and brain also lead her towards such symptoms. They may be due to ischemia, due to atherosclerosis, anemia, lack of muscle tone of the body and arteries. Less intake of food may lead to deficiency symptoms, and lack of energy. I usua... |
what causes electric shock on my lower left arm with muscle tremors? i had skull fracture a year ago but ct scan show normal. i also have chronic neck pain that moves to back of my head. i had the neck pain before the injury. could u please help? email is YYYY@YYYY | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, If I were your treating Doctor for this case, I would ask you to do MRI cervical spine to assess any bony abnormality or disc herniation which may cause articular pain in your left arm. Also, I advise you to receive the following medications |
10 months after minimally invasive bypass surgery LAD I am still tired and depressed.. any answers--took months to recover. After cardiac rehab was over went into severe depression finally began walking regime this summer but cant get energy and stamina back age 54 | Hi, Depression is quite frequent problem among heart patients, especially after surgery. It is not easy to manage, so you should be patient. He needs much support from the family. Usually rehabilitation programs are helpful, I don't know if he has participated a rehabilitation course after the surgery. If he cants over... |
i have been getting a dumbness, tingly feeling on my feet. i believe it may be athletes foot. i see my skin is all cracking, when i soak in water i can almost rub it all off. pretty gross. my latest idea is soaking in bleach and water also use powders to keep dry. this is one issue but im not sure if its somehow relate... | Hither should be an x-ray?MRI of knee and examination of knee by an orthopedic doctorProbably you are developing some mild arthritis, commonest is osteoarthritis, for which Advil or some mild anti-inflammatory medicines are prescribed and some physical therapy. Because of smoking habits, sometimes blood circulation in ... |
My sister is 5 weeks and 5 days pergnency. Her Ultra sound Report Fetal Cardiac activity id seen as 95 BPM she has been to advised to take Proluton Depot injection 500mg every week and complete bed rest this injection have any side effects she had a miscarriage at her first pregrenvy | Hi, this is Chat Doctor. Regarding your concern, the proton injection is generally given to support the pregnancy. It doesn't have any major side effects apart from bloating. As your sister already had one abortion and this time also fetal heart beat is on lower side, I will advise you to go for a repeat ultrasound af... |
Thank You for your time. I just received my CT report without contrast . Im concerned because I just finished Breast surgery March 7th. I had reconstruction. I feel great but my Ct report stated right lobe has irregular shape and appearance is worrisome for mass. I showed my oncologist and she took a series of blood ... | Thank you for posting query.I have gone through your history. Yes liver enzyme tests is a reliable source to determine liver functions. Since you blood test are normal and your experience NO symptoms, so Observation is required only, i advice you to repeat the CT scan after 3 to 6 months. Hope the lesion size is regres... |
Hi, I am having toothache due to tooth infection, and am looking for some effective remedy for the same. I am under the impression that once the infection starts, antibiotics are a must. I cannot go for RCT or extraction for two months yet.Can you advise pl ? | Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor. You have problem of toothache due to tooth infection... Take a IOWA of affected tooth for further diagnosis. Any access or periodontal space or bone level can see in IOWA. Consult a dentist for further treatment. Act or extraction can be done after completing an antibiotics course... As so... |
Hi I am 20 years old, female, and I have been coughing up blood at least once a month for about a year. I have seen many doctors however, they said I have asthma and gave me an inhalor, but my symptoms are not being treated. They diagnosed me with asthma almost two years ago. I have had x-rays, ekgs, blood/urine tests.... | When your doctors have not found anything serious, we should respect them. However, in Ayurveda you have a solution. Find some medicines which are commonly available in India but elsewhere try to find it. AYURVEDIC1. Sitopaladi chairman 1 tsp and Scuba BH 250 mg + Lankan chasm 250 mg may be mixed in a tsp of honey and ... |
Sir my name is manu kashyap. I was diagnoised with neurocysticercosis in jan.2010 after getting seizure in one side. After that I took albendazole and Valporic acid after cosulting doctor. Valporic acid dose was 500 mg twice. I am 34 years old. Recent CT scan showed healed neurocysticercosis. But I am still continuing ... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a fully treatable condition and the infection gets healed with albendazole. In your case, brain scan has been done, which has confirmed that the brain infection has healed. NCC is not like epilepsy. In epilepsy, one has to continue medicines for long tim... |
Hi, my 3month old son has an indentation on his arm that i noticed this morning nearly 24 hours ago. It looks like he was burned really bad and has since healed. How ever, he has never been burned and the indentation doesnt seem to hurt him. Wat can this be? | Hi.by what you quote it looks like a spontaneous bleeding or ecchymosis or bruising. I feel that your son needs to be worked up for bleeding disorder. It can be, either congenital or acquired... Mostly congenital, considering the age of presentation. The bluish discoloration you are noticing is a subcutaneous bleed or ... |
Doctor , i got severe lower abdominal pain after 14 days of my last mensus period, it had for 2 weeks as sudden pains. but on my period day of this month my ChatDoctor test is negative. so i took a urine test . In that report all mentioning Nil and +, But RBC is 8-10 ./ hpf. Is it normal range?but my period came after ... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. It sounds like you have pain around ovulation and this is most commonly caused by ovarian follicular cysts or hormonal imbalance. You should do pelvic ultrasounds and blood hormonal levels to evaluate this. Also, endometriosis may be considered, but probably this is something benign-RBC i... |
I have high levels of IgA with increased Beta 2 micro albumin serum at 5.49. I also have increase in levels of protein bands 1 and 2! I have a history of Renal cell carcinoma with excision of kidney, CKD 3 in surviving kidney! Last, I have silico granulomas related to ruptured silicone implants outside of the capsule! ... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have monoclonal band in electrophoresis, so you have high chance of multiple myeloma. You should go for bone marrow examination. Protein electrophoresis with bone marrow examination gives exact idea about multiple myeloma and its staging. C... |
My mouth is like sore. Like my teeth feel like they hurt. Like there sore. and I have a like a circle indention or dorm thing on the roof of my mouth and the roof of my mouth is very sore. Its not like a bump its literally like a little indention but like circled shaped. I dont know what it is and Im scared. Help? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The signs can symptoms suggests a canker sore(authors ulcers) which is usually due to increased stress level, anemia, vitamin B deficiency and food related. I would advise you to apply McCoppin/denote on the lesions two or three times daily till it heals.healing time will ... |
My baby is having loose motions from last 4 days.. We are keeping him hydrated.. He is taking his food. and giving him mixture in water like ORS.. is this because of teething. ? what are your suggestions. can any antibiotic is required for making the motions stop? | Hi... It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the ... |
Once i was breastfeeding my baby and the cellphone i was holding fell on her head. She started to cry alot but calmed down after a minute. A little while after I noticed that there was a dent on her head (not the soft spot). My husband says that maybe she had that from birth , but could it have been caused from the cel... | Hello, No, there shouldn't be a dent from the cellphone falling. If that's all there is, that can be normal. Sometimes you can feel a little dent or groove where the skull bones come together in a baby. As this area changes from cartilage to bone, sometimes there's a change in how it feels or a temporary depression. On... |
hi doctor,i have acne marks on my face, can that be removed. i also want to do skin lightening for my face. i have an oily skin and after i step out..hardly 5-10 mins i start sweating. face has become dull and tanned so i would like to do skin lightening . i want a clear and glowing skin. what procedure should i underg... | Hello, Thanks for the query, Following are the methods available for removal of acne scars.1. Chemical peels2. Microdermabrasion.3. Dermaroller.4. LASERS. The cost will be in between 5000, t0 20000, depending upon the modality used It is characterized by white patches which are severely itchy. Let me know you have any ... |
hello I have a question about a dear relative of mine. he was at a party and took mdma while he had a cold, and now he keeps telling me about slight chest pains, which worsen when he bends over. He told me its scaring him but he was to embarrassed to see a doctor | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it seems muscular pain mostly. But we need to rule out cardiac cause first for chest pain as MDMA is sympathomimetic Chat Doctor. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac disease. If it is normal than no need to worry much. Tell her to follow these steps for better sym... |
Hi, DOC, I have cough with Phlegm and difficulty to breath specially at night, i took so many sirop for cough but doesn t work, i think i need strong medicine like antibiotics but i don t like it because some of them i took before give me skin allergy , please can you suggest any antibiotic without this side effect?? T... | Hi, Welcome to ChatDoctorYou are having cough with sputum more so in night, there is possibility that you have chest infection along with bronchospasm and inflammatory reaction (Bronchitis). I suggest you to visit a Physician who will examine you and this is very easy to diagnose and if required Blood count and X-ray c... |
i injected myself with Lantus, and Novalog early this morning, both in my upper-inner thigh (a place where i havent givin myself a shot in about 5 years). i usually give myself my injections in my stomach. a few hours ago, i noticed a huge lump on my thigh where the injections were given. its not hard, just really red,... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have hematoma or abscess at site of injection. Apply ice massage. Anti-inflammatory plus analgesic Chat Doctor. If it remains persists then you need examination. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered y... |
my mum has emphysema. she has had 4 times in last month or so she has been taken to A & E. each time they cant do a lot. say she has chest infection and give her steroids and anti biotics. She doesnt have oxygen as her levels are fine. we went to chest clinic this week and she breathed in tubes for the nurse before we ... | Hello Thank you for asking. There are a lot of patients with This complains that I see in my everyday routine. From your information I can give you some helpful data. Emphysema of the lungs combined with chronic bronchitis represent a single lung diseases called COPD. In some patients it is the emphysema symptoms with ... |
Doctor,I ve been taking tuberculosis medicine for over 8 months now and my medication was extended as a precaution although my tuberculosis is now clear and as of recently my acne has increased a lot. Whenever I skip my medicine,it reduces tremendously. So should I just wait till I finish my medication or take treatmen... | Hi, In all probability your acne is Chat Doctor. So once the antitubercular therapy is stopped either it will clear on its own or you might require few anti acne medicines to have a clean face. Tuberculosis being more serious condition than acne, it is imperative that you take your anti-tubercular medicines regularly ... |
49, 5 9 , 170 lbs. DVT in the past. I have a painful lump on the inside of my lower buttock. I can t see it, only feel it. When I m on antibiotics, the pain and infection symptoms disappear. When I m not on antibiotics, the symptoms come back. I can only feel this lump when I squatting. Been to many doctors, they are u... | Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I went through details of your query and understood the health concerns you had.It's a complex issue for you. I would suggest-USG when the lump is painful would resolve your issue of diagnosis In my opinion its chronic Boil and needs to be treated with Surgeon, as follows-a... |
i am 45yrs male 176cm with no medical complications except for hypertension I am on drugs for the same.I have pigmentation under both of my eyes and on both cheeks I have tried couple of creams but moment I stop applying the cream it reappears Also let me know if using of such creams reduces the thickness of the skin w... | Hi, Under eye skin is very thin and sensitive. Continuous use of creams for pigmentation can be harmful to the skin and can cause wrinkling of skin, irritation or other side effects. General cause of under eye darkness or hyperpigmentation should be treated. Adequate HY Chat Doctor. Avoid stress. Increase vegetables a... |
HiI have just come across this site. Is it free?!! I have had a biopsy of a red rash across my abdomen and arms and I have been told that I have morphea. I have ITP (variable platelet count of between 20 and 80 so no need for regular treatment) and had a B12 deficiency when I was vegan a few years ago but I am now vege... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Vegetarians commonly have It B12 deficiency, but not necessary always. It B12 in vegetarians is usually produced in gut by bacteria. 2. Also, green leafy vegetables are rich in It B12.3. No, all of them are not connected. ITP is secondary to viral ... |
I have a non- resectable tumor on my pancreas and am receiving radiation and chemo treatment. My radiologist tells me that the tumor will remain after these treatments. The treatments will kill some but not all the cancer cells. The tumor, approx. tennis ball size, will have to be monitored and more treatments applied ... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have pancreatic cancer. Treatment depends on the stage and spread of the tumor. If tumor is limited to pancreas and no any spread then it can be resected depending on location. If tumor has already spread outside then resection will not he... |
My husband came down with Bells Palsy last Sunday morning. He is taking the prednisone prescription and using eye lubricants and doing facial exercises. We have followup with PT and the Internal Medicine Doctor. The doctor stresses the importance of eye lubrication, but did not put much emphasis on the ear, which we ar... | Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. Ears are not affected by Bells palsy. Rarely hyperplasia may be caused by Bells palsy, but it gets better with time, when the nerve regenerates. The abrupt onset is typical for Africa palsy or idiopathic. It may be viral or just an irritation of the nerve by phys... |
I think I have really bad blood circulation because of many reasons. A) I always feel the temperature more than other people. In the winter, Im always cold, no matter how many layers I wear. In the summer, I tend to overheat or dehydrate because I sweat so much (gross I know, sorry). B) My legs and arms fall asleep eas... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, After going through your query, I am of the opinion that you should get thyroid function tests. Feeling too much cold and too much head is a feature of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is associated with a number of other symptoms like disturbed sleep, anxiety, weight gain, decreased app... |
7-year-old vomits, usually at night 1-4 hours after falling asleep. Feels better after vomiting once or twice. No fever. Grinds teeth in her sleep. Vomits up to three times a week, but sometimes goes three-four weeks without vomiting. Fine in summer, June-October. Happens all winter long, every year. Doctors find nothi... | Hi.... I understand your concern. By what you say I feel that she might be having a gastroesophageal reflux which is a comorbid condition, along with some allergic bronchitis. I am associating this with allergic bronchitis, as you say this is happening only in the winter months. Sleep bruise is quite common when there ... |
I had a xray done of my leg but nothing came up. There is a visible dip on both my shins, like if you run your hand down the front of my leg you just swoop down for a second. The doctors don t know what could have caused it or what it is but could it be soft tissue damage? I ve had it for the last few years....its real... | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you were a military, so the training you have undergone has lead to the stress and strain on the bone and the muscles. The biomechanics of the muscle is quite different to balance the weight of the body and transf... |
My baby is 10 mos and 1 week old and has loose/soft stool and he s fecalysis result are as follows | Hi...THESE STOOL AND URINE TESTS ARE COMPLETELY NORMAL. I feel that your kid might be having a viral diarrhea. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green... |
Hi, iam a 36yr old female.my concern is when ever i bend over or lean forward i feel a lump rise up into my chest it gets stuck at top ov my ribcage.then it takes my breath away, i sit up straight then i see pop back down.what is it and should i be concerned.Thank you. | Hi. Thanks for your query. This is a bit atypical and rare presentation of any problem heard so far. Read you are female patient of 36 years - feel a lump rise up into the chest which gets stuck at the top of the rib-cage, on bending down and takes your breath away. It pops back when you sit straight. The possible caus... |
My dad is 80 years old, and just had a kidney stone removed via surgery nearly 4 weeks after symptoms first appeared. During that time, he frequently took prescription pain meds. By the time of surgery, he was extremely weak and his potassium levels tested very high. Now, one week after surgery, his blood tests all cam... | Good Day! What kind of stone surgery was done on your father? If the work-ups done on your father came out all normal then it had already ruled out some serious considerations why he is still weak. I think he is still weak because he's body is still recovering from the trauma of the surgery and being 80 years of age wo... |
I have been having some pain on my lower rights of my back. It hurts to sit straight up sometimes and I have to lay in certain positions in order to be comfortable. Its not sensitive to touch. This has been goin on for several months. I am a 42 year old female.150lbs & healthy. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think You are suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac SR). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. Consulting with treating doctor is advised. Sometimes vi... |
my daugheter is 7 she has had two dx mesenteric adenitis however for the last 6 months a constant belly ache. two ultrasounds that confirmed dx one in Dec and one today. She also has vomiting with pain and days with no other real explanation. I am an ER nurse for the last 16 years and of course I have many concerns ie/... | HI...mesenteric amenities without weight loss or other constitutional symptoms doesn't not need further evaluation. But as you say she has lost 5 pounds in the past 11 months, then definitely is a cause of concern. But i don't think this is something related to neoplasm as it won't go on like this for so many months wi... |
after a fall my left inner wrist appears to have a bone sticking up a bit - it is soreI landed on it when i rolled both ankles and sprained both ankles. I also have swelling above knee cap on right side and swelling in the back of the knee. intermittently i hardly stand sharp into the knee capthis was 5 days ago shou... | If you are having problem walking then you should get an X-ray done of the affected knee. Also, get an X-ray of the wrist which doesn't sound like a fracture, but it could be a dislocation. With the X-rays you should seek the opinion of an Orthopaedician to know exactly what to do. Meanwhile, you should apply cr\u00eap... |
What are the symptoms for a tick bite? I started getting chills on Wednesday and every joint ached knees, elbows, fingers, ankles, toes and I had a fever too. All I wanted to do was sleep, didnt eat much and when I did last night I threw up. I feel a lot of nauseous andalittle bit off balance whe I walk. I have head... | Hello, Thank you for trusting ChatDoctorThe symptoms you are describing is likely to be Lyme disease caused by Cordelia infection. The concerning symptoms are you being off balance and headaches. Possible Lyme meningitis needs to be ruled out. Treatment is with antibiotics. Lyme meningitis will require IV ceftriaxone. ... |
my 14 yr old daughter came into my room last night complaining of a stomach ache. It moved from the middle to the lower right side. She stayed home from school and isnt hunched over in pain but its still a dull hurt in the lower right region. It is also hurt to the touch. Should I take her to a doc right away or wait i... | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. In my opinion, you should take her to the doc at your earliest as the site of the pain points to a possible infection of the appendix (appendicitis), which would have to be dealt with emergently. The other possibility I could think of was a silent urinary tra... |
Hello SirI am Jatinder Kumar and having Chest pain from Last few Months. I have Done 2 Time ECHO And 2 Times TMT Test. Impression of TMT in First Time PTA Achived THR and Second Time i have Shortness of breath Problem and TMT Reschudle Then Impression of TM is PTA Did not Achived THR. What is Difference of These Test. ... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Our heart rate increases with exercise. This is normal for every one. Depending on persons' height, weight, target heart rate (THR) is decided by TMT machine. If we achieve THR without getting breathless or rising BP or abnormal ECG then out TMT is... |
My dog gave birth just 2 days ago to 12 puppies. She died yesterday so I had to take care of the puppies. I discovered a red spot. I assumed I got scratched. The next day the red spot became dry and it looks like a scar now. Is it possible for me to get rabies? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment and this is transmitted by dog bite. As you got scratched by the dog while taking care of the puppies which were born two days ago. The mother dog died after 2 days. The incubation period of rabies is very v... |
Hello Dr. Grief. I am having very severe chest pains while breathing and I have been belching for over an hour now. I have taken tea and hot water and have gotten some nice belches, but I can barely breathe because my chest hurts so badly. Should I rush to the hospital? | Hi, Sir/Madam. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Many of your symptoms could possibly relate to an underlying acid reflux disease. Acid reflux disease is occasionally known to cause difficulty in breathing, chest tightening and belching. At this moment, I advise you to get an upper gastrointestinal end... |
My son is 4.6 has no other symptoms but a fever of 103 for the last day. his fever \"broke\" with severe sweating about 4 hours ago....and now his body temp is normal but he says he is cold and his whole body is shivering for about an hour now. No headache, tummy ache, vomitting, ear ache, diareah, loss of appetite....... | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of shivering in body after a fever which is due to viral infection of body due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not worry as it is a self limiting condition. Give child Paracetamol at mild dose every 4-6 ... |
Hi, I am having difficulty with my shoulder. I was involved in an explosion in Afghanistan, and now I can t lift my arm to the side past 90 degrees and have no strength in it. This lack of ability isnt caused by pain but rather I just cant. Its kinda like when you try to bend your leg past straight your knee just doesn... | Hi, You said that the MRIs do not show anything. I assume these are shoulder MRIs. This is muscle weakness caused in turn from a nerve injury from the level of the neck or brain. A cervical spine and brain MRI is needed along with EMG studies with help to pinpoint the level of injury which mostly will be at the level o... |
I live alone; have health problems; no family; tend to isolate; have severe PTSD and anxiety.depression. Yes, I am on appropriate meds-..everyday is the same. I just have my kitties. I live in a town where I do not belong. That said, I have owned this house for 16 years and just have too much \"stuff\" to move. U... | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Please don't misunderstand me on saying, everyone lives in a place they seldom wants to be just because expectations and needs are always high for every human being just because it is a human way of thinking. I said the above sentence mainly because this so... |
Please can you give me some advice for my father. He is a 63-year old male with several health issues. He has COPD, Diabeties Type 2, Fibromyalgia in his legs due to diabetic neuropathy, Herniated disks in his back, Stomach aneurym which has been monitored, Has had several mini heart attacks with heart failure ( at thi... | Hello first thanks for writing to us, your dad is a COPD patient as mentioned by u.therefore you have to understand that lifestyle of such patients are very difficult. And in winter and spring season it worsens. There is no remedy as such except symptomatic treatment. If your father is not willing to visit hospital no ... |
hi am 45, female, 54, 220 lbs, i have had lower back pain for a wjhile now along with a fluttering sensation on my right side lower back, numbness in lower digits both hands arm pain around elbows, i have had blood tests, xrays, ultra sound, and everything comes back normal, the pain is affecting my perfromance at work... | Hello, Thanks for your query. Cause of numbness could be due to nerve compression or deficiency of it b12. Through clinical evaluation is required to reach the diagnosis. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will be helpful. To exactly diagnose this problem, you need an MRI scan. Momentarily, take daily supplementation o... |
My friend s grandson was born three weeks ago..he was 7lbs 2 oz..all signs were normal, Apgar at 9 & 8...they said the baby had a low rbc and needed to stay for observation. He is still there..eating and growing..why would they keep him so long if he is thriving? | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The weight and Agar of your grandson is good and as per your description, the clinical condition also seems to be fine. But I can suggest you the reason for his persistent stay at hospital only after I come to know the exact case s... |
I have a sciatic nerve problem. I have had back surgery before for my sciatic nerve and narrowing of spinal cord which was successful. Recently I had a total knee replacement and while doing PT, I injured my sciatic again and now my leg is numb and I am getting a shocking on my upper leg and burning and can not stand ... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of a nerve compression in the lumbar region. This has resulted in low back pain, articular pain in the leg and numbness. The extent of nerve compression can be assessed with the help of MRI limbo sacral spine. Initial treatment would consist of bed rest... |
Hi, i am 38+3 weeks pregnant, and my white cell count it abnormal high. I have already finished one course of amoxicillin, but it had no effect on the white cell count, infatuated it doubled. My white cell count at present is1843 normal range between 0-40. My bloody pressure is fine, but the pain to my left kidney if h... | HelloThanks for query. You are 38 pregnant and have severe pain in left kidney year with raised WBC count. These symptoms one most likely to be due to kidney infection secondary to impacted stone in ureter and need to be investigated and confirmed. Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following ... |
I just had a regular mammogram yesterday and got a call today that a small nodule was found on the left side, and they wanted an ultrasound done. I will go a wk from today...should I be worried about cancer or a biopsy or what should I expect?Thank you ! | A nodule in the breast seen on mammogram is always a worrisome thing, and it needs to be ascertained whether it is cancer. After the radiologist has done a USG, he will give an impression whether it appears cancerous to him or not on ammo+USG. If he categorically says it is benign, then you need not worry and just keep... |
Hi I am looking for a GP with good knowledge of Epilepsy. Our Neurologist is an Epilepsy Speicialist but there are only 3 short appts per year and the waiting time withing these clinics are approx 2hours. Any other support is only through a very busy and frightening Emergency Department at Fremantle Hospital, were we h... | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query sorry about what you face would suggest you look for a MD medicine doctor at least if the neurologist is unable to give you ample time.it would be most n... |
I am having numbness on my left thumb, point finger and middle finger. I am having problems with my left shoulder too when sleeping on my right side, shoulder pain like it is disconnecting. I had this problem since I had a car accident last 1993. Had surgery done on my left shoulder but I didn t have any record of what... | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned you met an accident in 1993 and had surgery done also, the type of surgery to know is important. If any plate or screw is present it may lead to irritation to the nerve and may give such symptoms. How is the strength in your upper limb. These sympto... |
My daughter is 2 years and a half and she has a stuffy nose. She is very cranky and don t know what to give her in order to help sleep. She is waking up every 20 minutes because of her stuffed nose. She has no fever and no cough and only sneezing. Thanks for helping. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6... |
Hello doc, good evening,My child of 3 had fever initially for three days and as the fever came down he has cough and runny nose. There is a mild fever at the moment...I am worried if its Dengue. He has prescribed DILOSYN syrup and MPX-CV tablets...Kindly advise.. | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Cough, running nose are not symptoms of Dengue. It might be due to a Viral infection of respiratory tract. In such conditions, I suggest |
Sir, Good Morning, My wife sugar level is fasting 172 and 232 for PP, just we found three days back, Now we consult the doctor, and prescribed Geminor M 1 and Zerodol, I want to know what is the food tobe taken and how to control the sugar by diet. Thanks. | Dear Sir . I understand your query . I as u rightly understood lifestyle changes which include good nutritious diet and exercise are the key component s of management of diabetes . Along with proper timely medications . Say no to fried, fast and processed food stuffs . Take ore of green leafy vegetables, fruits, miles,... |
recently I have a sharp pain in my upper part of my chest lasting only for a second or two. Only happens once in a while sometime strong ripping pain sometime just a slight reminder of it. It also happens at night time. Please let me know what this could be. I thank you for your help. | Hello, Sudden onset of chest pain at night should always evaluate for heart diseases. So better to consult a cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2D Echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes simple muscular spasm can also ... |
1) how to treat mild mucosal thickening on left maxillary antrum and its infundibulurn ? 2) Also how to treat large polypoid soft tissue in the posterior superior aspect of the right maxillary antrum ? how both problem has occured and what precaution should i take to stop further increase in problem. THANK YOU SIR e ma... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, The mucosal thickening of maxillary antrum, is due to the invasion of tissues underlying. Surigcal treatments has to be done depending on the condition. The thickening may be due to congenital or traumatic occurrence. Avoid too much stress ETS. Maxillary antrostomy has to be done... |
hey im 16 and ive had the mirena put in six weeks after I had my son a year ago. Ive had no problems with it at all buy just recently for the past week or so I ve been having random sharp pains in the lower left side o my uterus and it like the pains in my lower back pretty much to my butt. could this mean that the mir... | Hi teegandm11 welcome to Chat Doctor, These are not the signs of displacement of IRENA IUD but the pain you have described may occur as e side effect of IRENA, it may also be due to pelvic infection and inflammation which needs to be evaluated seriously as it may lead to infertility and other complications. Random, sh... |
I recently masturbated but I did it thru my shorts last time I did this I had 2 small raised areas come up the next day on my penis shaft they went away .masturbated the same way Sunday and the bumps came back no pain or itching or irritation just two raised bumps on the loose skin on my penis shaft | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Many a times bump may arise Chat Doctor. There is no reason for its occurrence. So in your case I think it same. It is not an infection of any kind. It is also not a side effect of the mas... |
LAST NIGHT AFTER THE GYM I CAME HOME HAD DINNER AND THEN WHEN WATCHING TV MY JAW STARTED TO HURT, MY ARMS STARTED TO FEEL KIND A LIKE TINGLY, MY UPPER BACK AND CHEST STARTED FEELING SORE. I SUFFER FROM ANXIETY ATTACKS SO BY ALL OF THIS HAPPENING AT ONCE I HAD AN AXIETY ATTACK TO. MY BODY STARTED TO FEEL HOT INSIDE ALSO... | Hello dear this heart burn anxiety hot flushes come in few conditions let's discuss few,,,,first you have simple anxiety, so you need to work put reason and make your mind relax by catharsis if still not working consult psychologist,,,,second being women in your fertile age you might have anemia so do your complete blo... |
Hi,I am concerned for my son.He is 14 years old and we took him to the er,but could not get him seen,as the wait was too long.He became dizzy,elevated blood pressure,and complained of lower stomach ache,and generally felt out of it.What could this be? | Hello. I just read through your question. There are several potential causes for these symptoms at this age. There are hormone related causes and there are kidney related causes. However, one of the more common causes for elevated blood pressure in this age group is something called \"Essential Hypertension\", which is... |
i am 28 old man , i do masturbate 3 to 4 times in weak.....from one year back i am facing problem of urin come again n again .n little pain in my testis n little pain on my both legs n knee and my ejuction time is also decresed will it be effect on my married life or any effect on my kids..... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your married life could never be affected due to your masturbation habit. Masturbation is natural and not at all unhealthy. Even animals do masturbate. There are people who masturbate every day without any health problem even af... |
I have had a terribly painful lump on the side underneath my right knee and have been told its not a bakers cysts. i have a bone scan and MRi and nothing seems to show anything but I know 100% there IS something there--I wear ice packs all day to relieve pain. Should I see an oncologist to test it? I asm running out... | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would prescribe you with some anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of a... |
My mother is in the hospital with severe abdominal pain and complete loss of feeling in her left leg, she s had a hysterectomy but still has her ovaries .... please help .... the Drs in Boise don t have any idea, I d just like to know what they should be testing her for at the nueroligist YYYY@YYYY thank you Dee Dee | Hi, Unlikely that her pain and loss of feeling are related. However rarely a spine problem can cause abdominal pain also. You should get an opinion of neurologist get test like NCV, EMG done and an MRI of spine done if required. Rarely in bedridden people with spine problem can have severe constipation causing abdom... |
Hello docs n experts, Since yesterday I m ejaculating red semen. I noticed it yesterday while masturbating, even today I seen same thing when I was trying to confirm was it a normal one day case or a serious issue. Now I think it is a serious problem for me. Please help me. | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have got Haematospermia (Blood in semen) noticed after masturbation. This is mostly due to trivial injury to urethra due to rough vigorous shaking of your erected penis. Please get Ultrasound Scanning of the penis done to rule out a... |
Hello there... I have just tested positive for pregnancy. It s very early pregnancy. US shows very tiny gestational sac, retroverted uterus and PCOS.. ET is only 2.5mm... I m taking duphaston.. will this endometrium thicken over time? And will retroverted and PCOS effect pregnancy? Please answer my query.. Thankyou.. | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.First do not panic. Although your USG is showing thin endometrial lining, it should grow with use of Duphastone and with the effect of pregnancy hormones. Retroverted uterus should be checked out by doing per vaginal exa... |
hiimyself arunfrom last 1 week i m having pain near my lower abdomen and left testis ..i searched a lot on google bt dis made me more confused....my daily routine is i wake at 7 go to colege den came back at 5 den got to gym at 7 den came back at 8 30 den basic routine | HelloThanks for query. Pain in testicle and left side of abdomen (Loin) is mostly due to infection of either Epididymis or Testis (Epididymis Orchids). Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound Scan... |
I had sex with a japanese girl the about five days ago. Oral and traditional. At first we were using a condom but then got rid of it. now I sense a little bit of irritation around my mouth and I noticed a few red bumps in my crotch area. i dont think that any are on my penis yet. what do you think? | Hello, Red bumps around the scrotum / crotch and mouth after you had unprotected sex is commonly due to Sexually transmitted infection. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP at the earliest. Get CBC, Urinalysis & STD tests done to detect sexually transmitted infections(herpes, warts, psoriasis, etc.). Yo... |
hello sir!i hope you are fine with good health,actually i am a patient of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder since two years.i am using the tablet ( Olanzapine 5mg) use 1 tab at daily night, tablet ( Escitalopram 10 mg) use 1 tab daily night and and daily morning,basically my problem is i feel very dizziness,drowsiness... | Hello. Firstly from your mail and your Chat Doctor. .as diagnosis of bipolar with schizophrenia is one of very rare disorder. Secondly there has been no mood stabilizer in your prescription, thirdly even at 5 mg of olanzapine you are having such sedation... I would suggest you to take a second opinion about reconfirm y... |
I fell 10 days ago and bruised my right leg. I now have bruising between my knee down to my foot. When I stand for more than 20-30 minutes my leg starts hurting and I get a tingling sensation below the knee. I have been taking aspirin so I don t get a blood clot. I did not go to doctor as I don t feel than anything is ... | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have got hematoma due to injury. It will gradually resolve. You should keep limb elevation. Analgesic such as ibuprofen will be helpful in reducing pain. Tomophobe gel local application is helpful in resolving it. You can discuss wi... |
My 88 year old father in law recently had mitral valve replacement, one stent, and a pacemaker procedure. He only has one functioning kidney and has had a minor stroke several years ago. He is currently taking Plavix and suffering from extreme fatigue, nausea and nose bleeding. His PA has prescribed Effient; however, h... | Hello. I myself would not advise to change to effect as it is a more Putnam blood thinner than Plavix. It also depends on the time elapsed after the angioplasty. If it is more than 6 months you can stop one blood thinner (considering he is on esprit and Plavix), for about 5 days. Other things apart you have to get his ... |
thank you I am diagnosed with fm and rheumatoid spec twenty years ago in newmarket and dr bykerk Mississauga I am desparetly in need of something for pain I thought I could get along without the med walk in clinic dr sent in blood work to a pain spec in barrie do not knowhow and have not heard anything for a month than... | The basic region of fibromyalgia is stress, anxiety, improper sleep, and disturb lifestyle with mental stress. There are three Chat Doctor. Pregabalin |
i have a 5month daughter, when she was two weeks i found out she had a lump on her upper lip. I thought some insect had bitten her anyways i observed that the big she gets the bigger the lump get so i take her to a pediatrician, she examine her and told me it was a development cyst so she refer me to the out patient cl... | Hi. Thanks for the query. As per your complaint as your daughter is having a cyst n her upper lip that is present since 2 weeks of birth and is still present and getting bigger than it can be probably due to cause like sebaceous cyst, Desmond/epidermis cyst etc. Although all these conditions are harmless and will not t... |
infertility problem | A scrotal support with snug underwear may provide some relief of the pain or discomfort. If pain continues or other symptoms occur, further treatment may be needed. Surgery is the answer to correct a varicocele (varicocelectomy). The surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis. Sometimes sperm count improves after s... |
I have had a cough for the last few weeks that is the end result of a cold. The last few days it seems to have ecsalated into a very tight chest, lots of phlegm, and a hard time breathing. My lungs actually feel like they are heavy inside my chest. I have no fever that I know of - Im just tired and have an over all sic... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (cold). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respira... |
I have been treated for seasonal allergies for about ten years, ever since I retired and left Alaska. I lived in central Texas where they had something called Cedar Fever ( sinus drainage, coughing, malaise ) thus my doctor prescribed several types of allergies meds | Hi and thanks for using Chat Doctor, Anti-allergic Chat Doctor. In your case, you are on systemic anti histamines and may be, simply associating a systemic steroid might help. A proper physical examination to exclude minutes, allergic rhinitis or asthma could be of help in orienting or modifying the treatment. A bette... |
i feel like i am a devil but sometimes i do bad things and stupid things and my mom calls me dum but i know she doesnt mean it but then i stole something from a sibling and it hurt them and then i did another thing witch hurt my mom so then i tried hurting myself by cutting my self and i did not do it i thought first ... | Hi, you need to understand - No one is entirely good and no one is entirely bad. Both are present in each of us. We need to learn from our mistakes. Whenever you feel harming oneself talk to your parents or friends or closer ones. Think pros and cons of every action before performing. Respond after taking some time eve... |
Hi Doctor , Ive been having liver issues from the last 3 weeks.I do not feel like eating anything . At the same time , when i push myself to eat something or the other food , I feel like vomiting . However , Vomiting does not happen.I feel very week from inside. and after eating anything , I feel like my stoamch has be... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Providac is a medicine which produces lactic acid bacilli and restores normal bacteria in the bowel. It will prevent diarrhea and indigestion. This can be taken every day and there is no problem from it. Albendazole is a medicine to kill worms and clear them from the body. It should be taken ... |
sir, my wife is severe pain one side of leg from thigh to bottom in movement.mri report finds posterocentral compressior on b/l roots l4-5. doctor advice complete bed rest for atleat ten daysi know it is long term treatment iether medicine or phisiotherapy. i want relief of pain sir. already takingtablet of pain killer... | Dear patient You have got nerve root compression at l45 levels with articular pain in Lower limb. Compression is due to disc prolapse. Treatment is bed rest for one week and medication. Start tab me Chat Doctor. Take tab Myosins forte twice a day for 7 days. If this does not help in relieving pain next step is inject... |
Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with stenosis/myelomalacia in the cervical spine between C3 to C6. The surgeon has recommended urgent spinal fusion using a cage and hardware.My question is, is this as serious as it sounds and is there any alternative to spinal surgery. Thank you for your time | My dear friend, there are too many restrictions in your query have no idea what your symptoms are (your investigational reports need to be correlated with your symptoms)I cannot see the film of radio imaging (the extent of damage can be made out by seeing the films only)Still, I think you should go with the doctors' ad... |
I have been having sharp pains in my upper abdomen on and off for about 3 weeks. Last night my right shoulder became very sore. I have been extremely dizzy for the last 2 days and have had vomitting and diarrhea on and off for the last 3 weeks. I have seen 2 doctors and have been booked in for an ultrasound to see if i... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for selecting Chat Doctor. F. As you describe you had upper abdominal pain, feeling dizzy, had vomiting and diarrhea, on and off for last 3 weeks. Had shoulder pain, doctors suspected gallbladder pain. I suppose it is the infection of the intestines, as there is vomiting and d... |
HI, my daughter is 1yr old. Suddenly her body temperature started rising to 102-103. We gave paracytamol, she was ok for 5 hrs and then after 5 hrs the temperature started rising to 102. Her lower part of the body remains cool but upper part of the body heats up. what symptom this would be? | Hi.... seems to be a viral fever. Whenever there is fever there will be some amount of peripheral vast constriction which will cause cold peripheries. The Other possibilities area lower ambient temperature and also an impending shock. If the kid is active otherwise and having good urine output you need not worry about ... |
My friend experienced a swollen tongue as she was in bed, she felt like she was being choked. It went away when she sat up. She has blood clot in right thigh and has been on warfarin for as least 6 months. She stresses out easily and has her mother on hospice in her home and she is the caretaker. Nurses and other helpe... | Hi. Thanks for the query. Swelling of tongue that happens suddenly is commonly due to Allergic reaction. Allergy can be due to common causes like any foods or medication, any big bite, environmental pollutants, animal dancers etc. So my suggestion is that if the swelling is severe and causing breathing difficulty she s... |
my SGPT is not always the same result everytime I went to the laboratory, sometimes it decrease but it is more often happen that it becoming incresing until I reach 157. what is the best thing i do/ could you pls recommend me what are those foods needed in order to remain good result as I am needed. thanks. | HelloElevated liver enzymes like SGPT may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. You may need clinical evaluation and investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, complete liver function tes... |
My mother in law who is 78, diabetic with a pacemaker has just called me and told me for the past month she has had shortness of breath and now right neck pain. Hx of left side carotidendarectomy 2 years ago. I have made an appointment with a doctor tomorrow what could be wrong? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since she is diabetic and old aged, better to first rule out heart diseases like heart failure or coronary artery disease (CAD). Both of these can cause breathlessness and carotid artery embolism (cause for right sided neck pain). So better to cons... |
I am 49 and was diagnosed with mitro valve prolapse when I was 22. My symptoms have been mild over the years.But lately I will have a murmur and its a real hard quiver and I feel heavy pressure in my head. And I see white ceiling fan like images at the top of my eyes almost every day know for about six months. I just... | Hello Paymaster going through the details its advisable that you should personally consult a cardiologist as there's a need to do ECHOCARDIOGRAM to see the present status of your MITRAL VALVE, to look for the amount of regurgitation and to decide the management plan accordingly. As you are explaining the murmur it seem... |
I have a friend that just found out he has throat cancer.and has gone through 5 weeks of treatment.he has one week to go,but is at a stand still,cause the radiation has burnt him so bad from the inside out.his neck is burnt on the outside.is that Normal? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer of throat requires to be treated witChatDoctorbination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. In early cancer doctors suggest surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In later stage cancer there is radiation and chemotherapy treatment which works better. After radiation... |
my daughter gets small itchy bumps on her legs and arms. I noticed only in the spring and we have had her tested for allergies and she doesnt have any. The derm gave us some cream but it doesnt work and no one can tell us what it is attributed to. She scratches and sratches and now she has scars all over her legs. | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for your daughter as follows |
I felt a soreness in my left shoulder last Saturday. I thought it was muscle pain, and on Monday I had muscles around the back side of my shoulder twitching. I used an ointment to help the pain (pain = 3, but constant) and took ibuprofen every 4 hours. Yesterday my arm was very weak, noticed when I tried to golf and la... | Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain. To get relief from the pain and for quick healing |
Hey there. well one morning i woke up with a small bump on my upper left gum just above my 2 front rabbit teeth, it started off very small but i didnt pay too much attention to it. Then i woke up this morning and the bump had gotten alot bigger and it feels like my gum is swelling up im so worried that there something ... | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Lump on the front teeth can be periodontal abscess arriving from an infected tooth you need to get an x-ray by the Dentist to confirm the cause, infected teeth can be treated with root canal treatment. Or it can be a gingival abscess due to accumulation of bacterial plague and calculus ... |
painful spots appear on legs and thigh, remain paiful for a few days, then these spots transform to dark spots. layers of Skin in/around older spots have started drying and falling off. The spot pain goes but the syrface below becomes hard at that point | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. These are abscess at the beginning and then most of them converts into boils. The middle of the abscess liquefies and contains dead cells, bacteria, and other debris. This area begins to grow, creating tension under the skin and further inflammation of the surr... |
My son age is 3 years & 7 months, from last night he said that he feel pain in his right ear, some times he said that pain is in right side whole position pain, some time he said that hr feel pain at his teeth. His right side face is little bit high temperature. Now his bony temperature is 101 degree. What should I do?... | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint the symptoms are pointing towards ear ad sinus infection leading to the following symptoms as you explained. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologies and get evaluated and a thorough clinical ev... |
YES MY 4YROLD GIRL HAS BEEN HAVEING HEADACHES AND STOMACHE PAINS HER THROAT ISRED AND SHE REFUSES TO EAT SHE SAYS IT BURNS AND MAKES HER STOMACH BURN SHE GETS THIS IN WAVES AND HER FEVER GOES UP AND DOWN PLEASE HELP. THEY SAY IT IS DEHYDRATION I WANT O KNOW IS IT STREP THROAT. | Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require ant... |
hello, i also have a question about Postinor. I would like to say first that i had an abortion and after three weeks, i had unprotected sex with my husband - actually, the condom broke - before getting my first period. As well, i am on rifampicin and other tablets for TB. After i took the first postinor tablet, i saw t... | Hi, Postinor is a hormonal pill used as an emergency contraception. If taken under 24 hours of unprotected sex then it is 95% potent. If it is taken under 25-48 hours of unprotected sex then it is said to be 85% effective. Rifampicin is an antibiotic used in TB treatment. This Chat Doctor. Hence, you are not fully pro... |
I think I may have broke my foot near the navicular 4 weeks ago. Regular X-rays said no but it s has a protruding of bone where I hit it and now I m having burning, numbness and tingling in foot. Not to mention it seems like my great to is crossing over the one next to it. Should I go for a second opinion or is this no... | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have burning sensation, numbness and tightness in the feet. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like chronic alcohol use , athletes foot, diabetic neuropathy, hypothyroidism, nerve injury or vitamin deficienc... |
I am 58 year old male, with Type2 DM for past 10 years. I am on GP 1 & Glycomet 500 mg both twice a day.Of late my fasting & PP levels are high 170/250, not reducing despite above medication. Whats other medicines to keep sugar under check? Can Fenfuro help me? Pl let me know. Thanks. Anil. Bengaluru India. | Dear Anglo are on regular medication for Type2 Debut your last fasting is 170 and PP is 250. You won't explained about your BMI, cardiac status, smoking and alcohol status. Kindly go through once HbA1C test which is average of last three months. You also check your Blood pressure. If HbA1C is more than 7 then go to you... |
I have had pain in my back gums and check for about 8 months. Been to dentist, ENT, and periodontist, and they are stumped. Pain is worse under strss, after drinking carbonated drink or juices. Pain gets so bad I have to take pain pill. Had two dental type surgeries, after the last one two weeks ago, dr thought I h... | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Since you have already been to dentist and periodontist and also got x-rays done. That means there is no underlying pathology. One thing I would like to know is that pain is unilateral or in both the sides of jaw (bilateral)? It is better to get an MRI done for that s... |
I have had polycythemia vera for 48 years. I have read that some people have a port, I couldn t have one because it would clot off. I have a fistula that was put in to draw blood from, but no doctor wants to try it. Have you ever heard of taking blood from a fistula? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should not try fistula. If you have polycythemia Vera then you should go for regular phlebotomy and remove extra blood. It is very simple and cost-effective treatment. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered... |
sir my wife she is suffering from mild fever and done elisa test for tb igm and found positive and the value is 1.020 and the doctor sugest for AKT4 and she is about to complete 2month and doctor sugest for 3month now her apitite is totally lost and she lost her weight and also feel very week pls sugest can she is co... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern regarding your wives weight loss, but treatment for TB has to be taken for the full course and completed. She has been put for intensive therapy which is AKT4 for two months and AKT3 for the next 4 months. Regular follow up is necessary to establisChatDoctorplete ri... |
Hello Doctor ! I m 19 years old. I am having so many chicken pox scares on my face which looks like a hole on the skin . To reduce this I m taking laser treatment ( taken 2 times till now). But problem is that after laser treatment the spots became darker then previous. What should i do ? should i continue or should i ... | Hi! Sagar, Welcome To Chat Doctor forum, What you have developed after the laser is called POST INFLAMMATORY PIGMENTATION(PIN), a condition which is common after laser. But this doesn't happen in all the patient. This would happen if the right amount of energy is not used(if the doctor is not experienced) or if you hav... |
Hello, I d been semen analysis test, and This s my result | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Oligoasthanozoospermia meaning there by that your sperm count and motility of the sperm is low (almost 0) as per WHO standards. Truly speaking there are no medicines that can increase sperm motility however fo... |
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