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hi. i was just diagnosed with a shatzki ring, small hiatal hernia and reflux after a barium swallow today. occasionally i will find myself just looking to take an extra breath only when lying down. doesnt last long and im not even sure you would consider it shortness of breath. but i forgot to ask the radiologist if th... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having reflux disease. This is known as HERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease). It is very common with hiatus hernia and shark ring. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up and cause the ... |
Hello, At the end of lacrosse practice about a week ago i recieved a nasty cross check to my deltoid. The check hit wierd, as it went under my pad. The pain came in right away, couldnt move my arm for the rest of the night. I was surprised to see that that there was a very small bruise , but my whole shoulder hurts to ... | Dear List, I believe you may have suffered a muscle strain, maybe even a partial tear. What the muscle and shoulder desperately needs now is absolute rest in some sort of \"sling\"! But, it seems you really want to \"hit the road\" again; which is rather unfortunate. May I suggest you give your body time to heal. There... |
hello my name is Sandra hall I have been having blood test I have a infiction that the doctor can not fine. my red cells have does not have a lot oxygen. I itches all over my body. white cell are going up platlets are going down .can you tell me what I should do? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Infection especially bacterial infection can lead to increased white blood cell count. Among the white blood cells, neutrophils are elevated. Red cells not having enough oxygen suggests low hemoglobin or anemia. Itchiness can occur due to many causes namely,1. Polycythemia2. High bile ... |
HiI am a national gold medalist in athletics, but due to masterbation i have started suffering from weakness.Although i have gradually reduced masterbating in a span of 5 yrs. In my teens I used to masterbate 15-20 times a day and couldnt even sleep without it although now i have completely stopped masterbating in coar... | Dear user, Thank you for writing to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern regarding masturbation and night emission. This is not a disease. No need to feel guilty about masturbation. Semen is being manufactured by genital organs continuously; it has to be expelled by some means. This situation is just akin to a glass... |
i have this small bump in my right knee i just noticed yesterday it does not hurt it moves onto my knee cap but i can move it around in my knee what can it be and should i get checked out or just leave until it starts bothering me im 47yrs old over weight but trying to loose, family history diebetus, cancer, high blood... | HI, Dear,Good Morning From INDIA. I studied your query with all its details and understood your health concerns. Causes of lump below right knee--Causes in your case are-a-Synovitis with Bursitis, reducible inside the knee.b-Cause is Arthritis due to overweight and aging and overuse. Treatment is-I would advise a-Hot f... |
Hi I recently had lower back pain which lasted for more than a month! On taking the Xray, it showed Sacralization of L5 and mild lumbar scoliosis convex to the left with a+1 vertebral rotation at apex of the curve.Is it a very serious problem and what is the remedy for this problem. | Sacralization of lower lumbar vertebrae like L5 means gradual fusion of the lower lumbar vertebrae as in case of the sacrum where the vertebrae are already fused. Otherwise, there is some degree of movement between the lumbar vertebrae. As a result of such fusion scoliosis or a lateral curvature of the spine may occur ... |
I am experiencing server pain from my crotch to my feet. I ve had a triple by pass in the past. In the last 6months I ve had swelling and extreme pain throughout both legs. The pain often brings me to tears. What caI do to comfort my legs until I see the doctor on Monday. I need relief. | Hi, It's likely a sciatica. You're It D level, x lumbar spine AP/ Lat view and further may need MRI if x-rays are not informative. The treatment for this is physiotherapy to release the nerve compression so may visit the nearby physiotherapist. Till the time you can have tabbed Neuronion forte once a day which is a ne... |
My Auntie has emphesema and currently in the hospital for respiratory distress. she is currently on a respirator & they tried to take her off but she cannot breath on her own with the oxygen so theyare suggesting to put a trachea in. her lungs are very bad & low functioning. do you think the trachea will work? | What they are talking is to put an Endotracheal tube inside her lungs & she will be made to respire on artificial ventilator which will give & control the breathing of her from outside so no worries of her lungs being weak or anything. Secondly she may be weaned of the ventilator once she starts taking efficient breath... |
Hi I have a really severe pain in my back by my kidneys and abdominal pains too . I have been to my gp several times and the first time he gave me anti boiotics due to blood in urine this did not work so another dose was given , in the meantime I was getting a burning sensation below so went to the gu clinic which gave... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor, I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of probably renal stone. For this you need to have a CT scan of the abdomen for accurate assessment. I advise you to have Tab Tramadol and Tab. Pantop 40 mg, a course of antibiotic taken under medical prescription to control th... |
Symptoms | It is sinusitis all symptoms are of infected allergic sinusitis your allergies converted to sinus and the post nasal discharge can cause swelling of tonsils throat gerdbleeding is cause of sinusitis in infective allergic sinusitis sinuses bleed is very common which is misdiagnosed with other condition stake DOI 100 mg ... |
i think i have depression. i have problems sleeping, lost my appetite. i often have thought of death. i once went to kill myself butdidnt in the end. i have lost interest in the thing i usually enjoy, i feel sad and down all the time. i just want to be happy, | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I don't think you are depressed clinically. Maybe your spirits are a bit down. We call it dissatisfied, of course, for the time being. These things happen when we are unable to get what we wanted, or when something negative happ... |
my daughter is 3.5 yrs ,and suffers very often from severe cold and chest congestion what is the best treatment ? I tried giving her alopatChatDoctoredicines since the age of 5 months which has weakened her liver ,then tried ayurvedic for 2 yrs ,now the child specialist has given montek lc kid does it have side effects... | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. From your history it seems your daughter has allergic respiratory disease. However, I would definitely like to know for what condition she has been taking medicines since 5 months of age and how it was concluded that her liver is weak. Personally I agree with your child speci... |
I have this rash behind me knee that I have had for a year a doctor told me it was an allergic reaction and would go away. A year later its still there, sometimes its itchy and raised sometimes it looks like it goes away but still looks bruised. Some info about me female 30 years old, no other known illness, I work ou... | Looks like you have an allergic reaction or an edematous patch behind your knee. Such lesions are more irritation in nature though less harmful. First you have to avoid touching the area too much and avoid itching. Continous itching tends to increase the edematous changes and increases the lesion. You can apply some to... |
hi i am 26 yr old...wt 53.3kg...hight 5ft....i have married 2.5yrs i have irregular period.....now iam planning for babay....doctor gave me CLOFERT100 from day 3to5day of my period and DUPHASTON from day16 to10 days......for 3 months.......is it right for me?help me | Hi, These medicines are right as first line. These medicines simulate natural hormonal cycle in women body. But if results are not positive after 3 myths, get investigated, as you have been trying since long. For irregular periods - Thyroid profile, Blood sugars, Serum Prolactin. Tube patency test- SG / SSG / Laparosco... |
hi i am taking lipocut 120 for past one month. since yesterday i am having loose motion.is it because of lipocut?I had a similar episode three weeks ago which lasted for five days.I am quite apprehensive about taking it . what to do ? should i continue taking lipocut or not. | Hi, Suggestive of its side effects. Lipocut-120 is commonly prescribed for weight loss in people with obesity. Since it prevents the digestion and absorption of dietary fat, its common side effects include increase loss of fat through feces, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal distension, oily leakage and soiling of the u... |
My sister, who had open heart surgery as a baby now has two leaky valves and COPD. She also has AFIB that medication is unable to control She is 53 and every doctor she has seen in the last few years tell her that they would not consider surgery. The most that she can hope for is to keep her blood then and flowing so a... | Hi, Life expectancy in a cardiac patient is less than the same age population. It depends on the current status, the surgery she has undergone. If she already had an open-heart surgery, opening the chest again for redo surgery will be definitely risky and will be more difficult as compared with the previous surgery. Bu... |
I have late stage copd, past smoker, quit 16 yrs. ago. My parents and childhood Dr are now dead. My first pulmo dr told I had come into something more than cigs because of my scarring and other signs, I was then 44. I had numerous strept throat infs in grade school, until tonsillectomy when I was 14. Not too many yrs l... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Clorox may or may not be the culprit, but smoking is definitely the cause for your COPD. Now the important thing is to start treatment rather than searching for cause. As COPD is irreversible and progressive disease. You need to start treatment to halt the progression. So consul... |
For peripheral neuropathy I have been asked to start with Gabantein Forte starting with small dose and after a week to go upto 3 tablets per day...my symptoms are numbness, at times burning in the peripheral parts of both feet for last 8 months..how does this tablet help and are there any side effects...I read that the... | Hi, Your symptoms are consistent with peripheral neuropathy. Hope you have undergone nerve conduction study for confirming the diagnosis and extent of lesionGabapentin specifically a GAZA analog. It was originally developed to treat epilepsy, and currently is also used to relieve neuropathic pain in neuropathy. It is n... |
I believe there are a couple problems with my left shoulder. The left shoulder is elevated higher than my right, I am unable to flex my left trap, my rotator cuff may be injured/torn, and I have a minor pain when in my left shoulder blade when I pinch them together. This may be due to my injured rotator cuff. I can fle... | Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The pain in your shoulder and decreased rate of motion to your arm might be related to rotator cuff injury. The severity of the injury might be from a strain of the muscle or tendon of the rotator cuff, to a partial or complete... |
I have a yeast infection for about 2 weeks now, how can I get rid of it. Ive taken diflucan, started eating plain yogurt, been eating garlic, but I still have it. Also I think I have it in my anal region too, Ive noticed white flaky skin around my anus. Please help im so tired of this. I am a 21 year old male | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Diflucan is the right treatment. You should continue it under your doctors' guidance. Anal fungal infection can only be possible if you have severe immunocompromised state. I suggest you s... |
First I went in for small filling on upper left 2nd molar 1 month ago. Ever since then I have crazy pain when I eat or drink hot or cold. Last week dentist could not understand why I had pain cause it was such a small filling but after examination he started a root canal saying that this will relieve any sensitivity an... | Hello! Thank you for posting here. You did not mention if you had any pain in that tooth before the small filling. This tooth can be a case of vertical fracture. Fracture lines can be often missed in the radiograph and lead to unexpected pain and discomfort in the tooth. You did not mention if you grind your teeth in t... |
Hi I am male and age is 35. I fell down from my bike very slowly. One of my leg fell down on Engine. Because of heat of the Engine, I tried to stand up suddenly in the wrong posture by using or extra sretching right leg. I felt pain in the low back and consulted ortho doctor and took treatment for muscle strain. mean w... | Howell come to ChatDoctorBecause of the disk displacement you might be having this pain and the only best option for this is traction and physiotherapy if this is not coming around in first session of traction then second need to be tried with physiotherapy, if MRI I unremarkable then no need to see the neurologist or ... |
Hi Doc I am diagnosed with kidney stones a month back. This is because of a continuous pain at my left abdomen. But after a month the USG and CT scan report says that there are no stones left. During this period I drank a lot of water. Now, The pain has not yet gone it remains the same. I went of USG once again and tol... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. Forum. You are diagnosed with kidney stones one month back. After one months treatment U.S.G.and C.T.scan, report says that there are no stones left, but pain is continuing in the left abdomen, another radiologist suggested it may be amoebic colitis. I... |
My husband is age 30 and having High blood pressure If we plan for a baby Will my baby will have High bp by birth or at what age he will have a High BP My husband is age 30 and having High blood pressure If we plan for a baby Will my baby will have High bp by birth or at what age he/she will have a High BP?? | Welcome to Chat Doctor Good Daylight systolic blood pressure termed as Essential hypertension usually runs in the family, which usually starts in 20s age group. But if high BP has come in 40s and 50s it is probably due to lifestyle and poor diet habits. Not to worry. Encourage and cultivate good habits like fresh fruit... |
Hi, I had a positive urine ChatDoctor test few days back (pathological lab test result). After that my periods happened with light bleeding. Doctor advised to undergo USG. After USG nothing was detected, even transvaginal USG was performed & nothing was detected. Please advise what to do? Whether the urine test result ... | Hi, Your situation calls for definite confirmation/exclusion of pregnancy and this can be done through the estimation of serum beta-ChatDoctor titles. The possibilities are that there could be a misinterpreted test or an early abortion. The trans-vaginal sonogram may be repeated after another week to see if there is an... |
I had sex with my gf and accidentally condom broke. I am not sure whether I ejaculated in her. She usually have irregular periods. So cant judge what is going on. We are 24. What is the possible ways to avoid getting her pregnant. It happened 10 days back. | Hello, Thanks for letting us know your health concern. Since her ovulation status is unpredictable owing to irregular periods, the best way out in the current scenario is to get the estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles now. If positive, you have to see a specialist for further management. If you do not wish t... |
my five year old son has been complaining of head ache for the past one week..At times he mentions that he has a tooth ache as well. off-late he also complains that he is tired...He has been weariing glasses for the past six months. Added to this, a few weeks back he fell on the back of his head. I am kind of worried..... | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of headache and toothache which is due to radiating pain from an infected tooth that can cause pain in side of head due to bacteremia and septicemia. It could be due to injury to head leading to residual headaches. Nee... |
I am a 56 year old exceptionally fit male. I hit my head hard to unconciousness on the ice yesterday. the CT scan showed a closed concussion. I am having cognitive issues, mainly getting my speech out as usual and stuttering, I do not have control of this. I am gernerally well read but can not read aloud properly as us... | I absolutely recommend further testing, with a definitive consultation with a Neurologist to do the specialized testing and recommended treatment. I also recommend immediate treatment with occupational, physical and speech therapist as to maintain if not improve the deficits you describe early. Your Primary Care Physic... |
HI MY BROTHER HAS HEP C AND VARCIEL BLEED. HE HAS HAD 6 PINTS OF BLOOD IN 2 WEEKS AND 3 ENDOSCOPIC SURGERIES TO BAND VEINS IN 3 WEEKS. HE CAME DOWN WITH HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY LAST WED. AND WAS UN RESPONSIVE. HE HAD 5 LTRS OF FLUID DRAINED IN 2 DAYS. HE IS HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AND HIS MEMORY IS A HIT AND A MISS. ... | Hello, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I am a Liver transplant surgeon and I hope to answer your question today. The symptoms you are describing suggest an acute decompensation of the liver function. Hepatitis C damages the liver, albeit slowly over a period of 15 to 20 years. It leads to cirrhosis of the liver w... |
My nephew was at work, had pain in chest, went to ER. they admitted him, said he has a mass on his heart. Was in ICU for dew days. Drs said they don t know what caused mass, but said he was using left arm to much at work, he s a cook. They sent him home, still same symtoms, still pain in chest. What should he do. Pleas... | Hello, Carol,I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Actually I need exact reports of echo and x-rays to guide you properly. You have rightly considered it serious. There are some tumors in heart which need urgent surgical removal. You have not mentioned whether mass is within the cavity or extern... |
Hi, I just passed a 4mm kidney stone yesterday morning. But now I am very bloated and my abdomen is very tender. It hurts when I walk and lay down. Last night I had to sleep sitting up. I havent gone #2 in four days and don t even feel the need to which is what worries me. What should I take? Is this normal after passi... | Dear friend, welcome to Chat Doctor. Is your pain constant or comes on and off like a colic? Was a X-ray PUB or sonography done for the stones? Have you passed adequate urine? There could be another one. There could be complications like dilatation or infection. You should see your doctor to get evaluated for anything ... |
Ive had a lump around my anus which is about the size of a 10 pence peace, it itches at times and was very painfull to sit bend and walk, I opened my bowels last nite which resulted into it bleeding, I applied some Germaloids in which it eased and not so painfull, but it s still bleeding through onto my underwear, and ... | As per your complain .it is very much suggestive of bleeding piles.... at hone u can try some measures like hot water fomenting by sitting into tub filled with mild hot water with 10-15ml settle or salon poured in it... Change your diet more towards green leafy vegetable.... U can use laxatives if u feel constipated or... |
i have a red itchy rash that comes and goes that s not on a regular basis but it appears on my arms, legs, feet , and hands. I went to the school nurse a few times and they said it looks like contact dermatitis from washing my hands, but i don t wash my legs too. There isn t really any changes in my soaps or lotions an... | Hi, From the description you have given it seems more like urticaria than contact dermatitis. In most of the cases, urticaria has no underlying cause. However, worm infestation, particular food intake, foods with preservative like jams pickle and sauce, medicines, infections can cause urticaria. To treat the same, you ... |
Hi, Ive been having lower back problems for quite some time at least for 6 mths now. The odd thing is that it happened when I decided to try the cabbage soup diet I was on it for one day with alot of bowel movements, I remember the pain that followed the next few days almost for 2 weeks, I coud barely walk, sit my kids... | If you had a lot of bowel movements, with the cabbage soup diet, then there is a distinct possibility that you developed bowel problems, such as hemorrhoids from the straining. It is less likely to be mechanical/musculoskeletal back pain simply from a course of cabbage soup. I would see your doctor and have the gastroi... |
I am coughing up a lot of mucus over the past several weeks. The mucus hacking episodes last for 15 minutes of gagging to get this stuff out. It doesn t stop for me until I get out the clump of mucus which is sometimes a dark brown, yellow, or red color. The majority of the mucus is a thick and white. It is to the poin... | Hi Montoya, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you are having bronchitis and lower respiratory tract infection.First you should get the following investigations done |
I would like to find an expert Dr. on RSD in Southern CA. In the Orange County Area preferably. My daughter has been diagnosed with this, and can t seem to find a doctor who can help her. Her blood work shows elevated liver and pancreas levels. Her stomach is extended as if she is 7 months pregnant, and is in a great d... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query.it does OT matte if she has elevated these findings if she doesn't have any symptoms related to liver or pancreas. Score may because of liver and pancreatic duct obstruction, but it should be verified by specific tests. Red is very rare, and it is not the first th... |
Hi! My son is taking a lot of anti depressants for treatment of schizophrenia. Although they r helping him in relieving his moods & depression but these r hindering his learning abilities.He is taking them regularly since 2 yrs now but gradually they r reducing his learning abilities.He is not able to learn his lessons... | 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. His learning abilities have been hampered probably due to the cognitive deficits of the schizophrenia itself rather than the medicines. But the stiffness in hands I... |
Hello I am 15 and I have a tiny white bump on my neck. Sometimes it is my skin color. I have had it as long as I could remember. Sometimes some clear liquid comes out of it and at other times it feels crusty. And there seems to be something long and circular attached to it that seems to go farther into my neck than I c... | Hi, dear thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor virtual online clinic. My diagnosis-Cold abscess with lymphadenitis / or / Boil with discharging mouth with swollen follicle underneath?. I would advise getting it checked with ER Surgeon. Treatmenit-a-Consultation with Surgeon, b-Tb NSAIDs, c-Antibiotics or anti-TB Chat ... |
Hi My son is of one year now. When he was of two month he got admitted in hospital due to cold and cough reason. After that he frequently had cold and cough and sometimes wheezing problems. Since than doctor prescribed Levolin repsules and sometimes budesal repsules with deriphyllin syrup. Please suggest, is it safe to... | 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 |
sir i am telling you frankly, i masturbate once in 3 - 4 days, i have reached the peak of my sexual excitement, i am finding that sometimes my wrist pains and then stops automatically, the pain is different than the normal pain caused due to fracture etc. now my knee joints are paining. Is this due to the act of mastur... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I can assure you that the pain is not directly associated with masturbation at all. You could observe the position of your hand and wrist. Correct it and pain could vanish. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
This morning as I was putting on some freshly washed (thus snug) jeans I felt a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. I thought it would go away, but it is still painful. I don t know if this might be a torn adhesion, or a hernia? It s not appendicitis because my appendix was removed 45 years ago. Do I need to see a do... | Hello! Thank you for your question on Chat Doctor! It seems to be a muscular contraction, probably caused by a wrong movement. I don't think that there is anything to worry about. I would advise you to consult your GP to exclude any other causes or abnormal signs during physical examination. Furthermore, I would recomm... |
hi my daughter is 10 months old she has been having fever from the past two day and the doctor has asked us to give her combiflam syrup 4ml every six hours.but she throws it all out as soon as we give it to her.please suggest and advice some other medicine if there is a better alternative. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is ... |
Hi Dr I had an accident the other week where my thumb got caught in an Ah industrial fan I went to the hospital and had x-rayed and they said I had I Had a open fracture but that was a few weeks ago now and my thumb is still very swollen and I can t bend it and it feels very tight in the middle joint and can only bend ... | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. I can understand your concern regarding swelling and tightness while bending of fractured thumb. Dear, swelling and pain are very natural symptoms to face after being hurt severely and fracture. In fact, inflammation is your bodies of bringing blood and nutrients ... |
My dentist recently pulled 2 of my teeth, one on the lower right and one on the upper left, which were scheduled to be pulled late last year but had to be rescheduled due to the development of blood clots in both of my lungs. Yesterday, I had to re-visit my dentist due to severe pain in several teeth above the extracti... | Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Penicillin is an antibiotic and can take time to act as it works. By reducing infection which in turn will gradually reduce pain. But it can take at least 3-4 days for pain to get relieved. For instant pain reduction you need ... |
hi, we have been trying to conceive for the last 6 months but so far no luck. Once I was late for 21 days - we were highly expectant. my periods are fairly regular. we would like some advice and also can i start taking tablets containing ferrous ascorbate, zinc sulphate and folic acid? What can we do to boost our chanc... | Hi, You can take all the three tablets. There are safe in pregnancy. Folic acid is required throughout the pregnancy. Iron may be started in the second trimester. However, if you are anemic, it can be started even before you conceive. Please seek the help of your gynecologist and know about the days of your ovulation.... |
I have been taking thirty milligrams of citalopram, daily, for about two years. I have noticed for some time short term memory loss. I recently had a memory test with a neurologist and passed just fine. Has there been a relation between this drug and my problem, or is this more age related ( I m sixty- six and have bee... | Dear User, Thanks for posting a query at Chat Doctor. Citalopram does not have any effect on memory loss. In your case there may be following reasons for your short term memory loss.1. Age associated- but this is very mild form and does not impair your functioning.2. Condition for which you are taking citalopram-depres... |
Baby girl is 17 months, teething, and was determined to have hand, foot, and mouth 7 days ago. Three days of fever, before we went to ped. 6 days ago she tripped on carpeted floor and landed with pacifier in mouth. Mouth bled. Top gums are still very swollen, are completely covering up her 4 top front teeth, and have s... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bleeding with swollen gums and pus discharge can be because of the break in gums secondary to trauma super added with infection of gums or tooth (Denton alveolar abscess). Nothing to be panic, consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get radiograph done to rule o... |
diagnosed as ovarian cancer with report probably adeno carcinoma 4th stage which has spread in lungs and chest walls. patient under chemotherapy 1st sitting (split into 3 weeks) now experiencing loose motion and vomitting. can i have the status of the patient please | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has stage 4 ovarian cancer with distant metastasis in lung and chest wall. Treatment is chemotherapy. Chemotherapy itself has many side effects. Her vomiting and diarrhea will mostly be due to chemotherapy. Symptomatic treatment like ondan... |
Hi Doc! Im a 25weeks pregnant my ultrasound impression are good cardiac and somatic activities, est fetal wt is appropriate for age Normohydramnios, placenta anterior, high lying, grade II I ve notice that everytime my baby move i felt that she hit my urinary bladder and I need to go to the rest room to urinate...is it... | Dear Mam, Fetal movements can be felt differently between a pregnant lady and another one.However, the concern in your case is that you're having urinary symptoms, irrespective if this is related to the fetal movement or no, urinary tract infection must be ruled out. During pregnancy even asymptomatic bacteria is an in... |
Hi my 6 year old son visited the doc today for discoloration of his cheeks. Both side have white blotches with the left side more blotchy. The doc said it was some fungus that happens in march? He said to put lamisil cream on it, I have read many bad things about the cream? What are your thoughts | Hi, Based on the given history your beloved son seems to be suffering from a fungal infection of the skin called satyriasis. Tamil (terminating) is commonly prescribed to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athletes foot, and satyriasis (Tina tricolor); a fungal infection that causes a lightenin... |
Hello, I am 31 yr old Male around 5 Feet 7 inches tall and weight around 73. I have noticed my Blood pressure for the last one month and Its high and reached upto 160/110. I have no any coronary disease or any other chronic disease. No such family history but my father was hypertensive but in his late 50s. No other fam... | Medication for Hypertension is one aspect of controlling you BP. There are other ways in which you can control your BP. A low salt diet can prevent hypertension. Engaging in regular exercise and physical activity, about 150\u00a0mins per week can also help reduce BP. Some researched diets can help in controlling hypert... |
Hello doctor, my son is 1 year and 10 mths old. He has severe diarrhea which is watery, brown and foul smelling for about 3 weeks about 3 to 4 times a day. Last night his stool was green with a pudding like consistency. He also vomits every day 2.5 weeks and has loss of appetite 3.5 weeks. He also has abdominal painI v... | Hello. Thanks for using this forum on Chat Doctor. Firstly as per the description of the symptoms, your child should be under hospital care. Infants present with varying symptoms specially relating to gastrointestinal infection, however since he is still vomiting, having diarrhea and being cranky, all points that the i... |
Hi Ive just been told by my neurosurgeon that I need a Lumbar Laminectomy to remove a badly bulging disc. I have had a year of leg and back pain. But, on top of this I have diastasis recti.... Im now worried about whether I should be focusing on getting the problem with my abdomen fixed before having the back surgery ... | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. The treatment options for Lumbar bulging disc depend upon degree of bulge and associated complications. In mild to moderate cases' muscle relaxants, NSAIDs and physiotherapy will benefit. But that is not giving improvement then you can consider minima... |
Hi, I have been getting fairly frequent painful muscle spasms on my rib cage area. I can actually feel a bulge when this happens. The spasms seem to come up in various areas, front, back sides. Also I have a fairly large lump (golf ball size or more)on the lower left back. It is fairly hard but not bone like and is not... | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that spasm in the body is most probably due to low salt and calcium in body. I would suggest you to check your vitamin D 3 and vitamin B12 level and see if there is any deficiency.Also, whenever you are having spasm then you need to take salt full glass of water. Besides take... |
I have psoriasis. I have been using advantan cream for the spots on my face. it really helped. Now after 3-4 months I want to stop using it because of its disadvantages. However, the issue is the scales seems to come back a little when i completely stop it..what do you advise? | Hi., As you said you suffer from psoriasis. I would like to say few things about psoriasis.... Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing and autoimmune disease. There may be having scaly plaques on various parts of the body, scaly lesions on the scalp. Exact cause is not known. Genetic tendency, autoimmunity, stress, Chat Docto... |
My gum appears swollen & has expanded down between the two back teeth. It bleeds when I floss (which is not unusual as I do have periodontal disease and my gums bleed when I floss). Should I be concerned about the expansion between the teeth (it probably about 2/3 of the way down the length of the teeth)? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Are you on any medicines which is not mentioned here? Gingival swelling is caused by many factors of the first being improper maintenance of the teeth and gums. If I were a treating dentist, I would first advise the oral prophylaxis, following which the gums will reduce af... |
Hello I have a lump on my right side groin area its rather large and on the inside not outside, also I have this wicked cough and feel weak and tired at times not sure if it is any relation. The coughing,weak,and tiredness has just started with in the past 5 days. I noticed the lump on Oct 4th. In 2009 I us to get chec... | Hello Kaylee, Thank you for your query. The main reason of a lump in group could be 1- Inguinal hernia 2- Enlarge inguinal lymph nodes 3- Benign soft tissue tumor, or lipoma Inguinal hernia could be one of the common reason, and it might cause due to the cough, i.e. increased lower abdomen pressure leading to protrusio... |
hi - Im a 48 year old woman with severe stomach swelling and buttock on one side and pain. I stopped my period in november 2011. have had xray and pevic scans and have small fibroid in womb (about 7mmdiameter) My concern is about swelling and especially on one side | Hi, Thanks for writing headfirst I would like to know whether fibroid was only the positive finding in your x-rays and pelvic scans?if is it so then only 7\u00a0mm fibroid won't cause a swelling in abdomen i.e. stomach as you say. It is also necessary to do a USG abdomen all these tests show nothing and swelling is loc... |
my 6 yr old son started complaining about stomach pain near or above the belly button the other day (Saturday). Sharp enough pain for him to feel it. He is lethargic, no energy, no appetite . Today (Tuesday) he continues to have the off and on stomach pain. At times he states the pain moves up to the lower chest area. ... | Hi, the pain most probably may be due to intestinal colic In this age round worm infestation is quite common giving rise to pain, malnutrition leading to weakness, lethargy . X-ray will not show anything usually please get a check-up with pediatrician and take treatment. Tb.mebendazole 1 tab 2 times daily for 3 day may... |
AM SUFFERING PAIN IN CHEST FRONT AND BACK SINCE YESTERDAY.PAIN INCREASES IF I TRY TO LIFT HEAVY OBJECTS WITH MY HAND.I CANT DO MY ROUTENE JOBS.ITS LIKE SOME HEAVY OBJECT IS SITTING IN MY UPPER RESP TRACT AND I FEEL IT MORE WHEN I TAKE A DEEP BREATH | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes. So get done ECG first to rule out cardiac cause. Get done chest x-ray to rule out pulmonary cause. If both of the above are normal than it may BR muscular pain only. Try to follow these for better control of mu... |
Hi I m in my mid 20 s and in great shape and have problems with getting an erection while laying on my back. Sometimes I will get an erection and then next second flaccid. It s there anything I can take to aid my sex life? I m thinking it was to do with something mentally. It s not ED because I do get erect during inti... | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to anxiety. You can do stress relaxation exercises like breathing exercise. Exercising daily and taking nutritious food also will be helpful in maintaining adequate testosterone. Taking aphrodisiac foods like eggs meat oysters ... |
I am 21, I had a spinal tap about 7 months ago to see if I had meningitis. No meningitis but I did get spinal migraines so I went in to get blood patching. The patching left me immobile for at least 5 days and ever since I have been experiencing bad lower back and left hip pain when sitting or laying a certain way. Wha... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Lower back pain after spinal tap is a known rare complication causing distress to the patient. It occurs in 0.3% of lumbar punctures, and you might be one among them. This is essentially due to nerve root irritation during putting the needle in the spinal space while with Chat Doctor. This p... |
hi sir i hope that u wil fine. sir i m 28 years old boy not married , till the last month i was frequently masturbate 5 to 6 time within 2 to 3 days but now i m feeling weakness sexualy. plz sir what should i eat to regain my sexual power and emotions again through natural diets.i means which food or fruits should i u... | Dear Patient, Thank you very much for your question. Masturbation is an innocent, normal sexual behavior in both males and females. It is absolutely normal and harmless. According to an Australian medical research, men who masturbate frequently when young are less prone to prostate cancer in older ages. However, exces... |
Hello, I am 32 years old male. i had a chest x ray on 19th June and say there is evidence of a calcific spot in the left hilar region. I do not smoke. I a m 68 kgs and 5.7 Height. I was 7 months ago diagnosed with acute Bronchitis and treated. However, since the treatment of Bronchitis, i have had and still have a seri... | HelloCalcified spot in left Hilary region is most likely not related to your symptoms. Calcification indicate healed stage, and it may be due to healed granuloma etc. Generally this condition doesn't require any treatment. Your symptoms may indicate allergic bronchitis. You are getting right treatment. Bronchodilator a... |
I have heart conditions that run in my family, and my father has A. Fib. My symptoms have been pain in ankles/feet while resting, cold extremeties, discolouration, severe chest pains, tightness in chest, pain in chest, heart burn, tingling/numbness in left arm, palpitations. I am 22, 511 and 140-145 lbs. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read your question carefully and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. Your family history for atrial fibrillation doesn't seem to be related to your symptomatology. Has anybody besides you noticed the skin discoloration of your limbs? You ar... |
Hello, i am 26 year old male. had unprotected sex over 3 months ago. had blisters outbreak in abdomen area and eye blisters and cold sores around lips. took fluconazole as i thought i had a candida albicans problem. taking vitamins also. blisters and sores have gone but my genital area continues to be itchy and rashy a... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing... |
I am 71 years old and have memory problems and get irritated easily. My wife suspects that it is the onset of dementia. I had a cousin who died from Picks Disease and am worried that I have it. I am going to the VA in two weeks and want to know what I am up against. | Hello thanks for asking from ChatDoctorDementia is an organic brain disorder with progressive loss of cognitive abilities. If you have issues related to memory, irritation and in other cognitive functions then you can think of visiting a neuropsychiatric. MUSE or mini mental status examination is a small test that can ... |
30yrs old height 511 and 225lbs about. I used to be on Zoloft as a kid but did not need it anymore. I have a fear of medicine that causes that effects the brain and the way you feel. Anyway I had a serious anxiety 2days ago or which I am thinking it was. My mouth was dry alittle and my eyes felt weird very unexplainabl... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are worried because of your health. You are surely having health anxiety here. But that is not that severe to be worried about. Just one or two counseling sessions should cure you. You should be able to confirm yourself that... |
Hi, I am 25 year old and have been masturbating and watching porn lot, now since past few months I am not getting proper erection. I am not getting morning erection as well. Please tell me whether this is curable or not? Or I will never be able to get erection now? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern.First, be relaxed and calm as this is 100% curable. Stop excessive masturbation and porn stuff as excess of anything is harmful. Avoid stress and tension. Once you stop masturbation and porn stuff, you will need to have normal erection. You can cons... |
Hi, i had glandular fever last year and the docter said i had hep c aswell. Is this normal when you have glandular fever? Its not aids or somthing i would have contracted via sex? I apparently had a very inflamed liver due to the glandular fever. Thanks | If you truly have hepatitis C, it was just coincidence it was diagnosed at the same time as the glandular fever, not a cause or a result. You probably have had it all along, and your doctor did some tests to diagnose the glandular fever and found some abnormalities suggesting liver inflammation, which then caused him/h... |
Have asthma and been suffering from night coughs about 3 times per week. Competitve swimmer and getting leg cramps at night. On symbicort - strong dosage, with additional oxeze. Chest still tight certain times during the day. Simple answer could be dehydration or lack of calcium. But not normal to have night coughs and... | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Hi I just lost my 9 weeks pregnancy yesterday and Its really hard for us coz we really need to have baby so bad and I want to have pregnancy with twins the next pregnancy do I need to take 100mg clomiphine is that possible for me to have twins the next pregnancy??? | Hi, I am extremely sorry for the mishap and understand your feelings well as I am myself a mother. It is possible to have twins with camphene, but it does not mean that higher doses necessarily mean higher number of babies. It is not possible to predict who will have twins and who will not. The only way to have guarant... |
My son had pain in his right side to the point of doubling over and he had body shakes. Went to an ER Doctor there thought it was his appendix so next came IV dye and oral dye so a scan could be done. His appendix would not filter the dyes. Surgery 12 hrs later his appendix was black and rotted it was removed and other... | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern for your son I read the history given here and in my opinion the appendix must have ruptured that might have infected the intestine, so the count is high now to treat this infection he may need higher antibiotic and this will come around with this, good ... |
Hello Dr, I am 45 years female.Have kidney stones due to intake of calcium. Have a hairline fracture on my arm so begun taking calcium for a few days normally I avoid taking calcium tablets.Since yesterday blood in urine but the stone passed. Today again severe pain unbearable. Taking Cital. Took a pain killer for p... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Most kidney stones pass spontaneously and this is usually a painful experience. You should continue with painkillers and Vital and Chat Doctor. If there is no urination in 24 hours, you shou... |
yesterday I had toast and juice for breakfast and then lentils with white rice and lettuce salad for lunch. Prior to lunch I suffered a migraine headache, took some tylenol and it helpped a bit but it left so tired. After eating I got a stomach pain. I thought I ate too much, when I got home I napped and when I woke u... | Such a severe pain causing tossing in bed is usually due to ureteric colic. Stone in ureter causes obstruction to urine outflow and smooth muscles in ureter contract excessively to overcome this obstruction & this causes severe pain. In such cases, I advise X-ray KU BU, ultrasound of abdomen, renal function tests, seru... |
Have low blood platelets 30 k Had bone marrow biopsy it showed nothing. Dr started me on a course of Predisone taking 6 20mg tablets a day for 2 weeks,then 4 a day for 1 week ,then 3 a day for 1 week then 2 a day for a week then 1 a day for a week ,plus sptra/bactrim ds 2 pills a day on Mon.wed.and Friday. Taking thi... | Thanks for putting up your question so nicely. Decreased platelets counts (pancytopenia or thrombocytopenia) is due to many causes and if every test comes normal and no cause is associated, then it is called \"idiopathic thrombocytopenia\" which simply means \"decreased platelets without any cause.\" If I were attendi... |
I had a tooth abcess back in September. I took antibiotics but never had further treatment on my tooth. I still have a hard lump at the base of the tooth on the gum. Is it still abcessed or is this something like scar tissue that built up in the same spot? | Hello thank you for your question at Chat Doctor In this condition I would suggest my patient to have x-ray of the region. So that I can have better idea what exactly it is. At the same time I would like to know more that is that hard mass paining you now ? Second do you see any bleeding or pus discharge from it at any... |
Our neighbour lost his wife 18 months ago and has gone downhill and has been drinking heavily and smoking dope ever since. We have been very concerned about him and have seen him in some very waisted states. He came to us yesterday shaking and asking is he could borrow our phone to call his mum. He had collapsed at w... | HIIT is good to know that you want to help somebody. But question is how much and how to help? His problems are related to alcohol abuse and may be depression after losing his wife, resulting in increase of alcohol consumption which in turn will worsen the depression. The first and foremost he needs is hospitalization ... |
why do i feel a pain in my chest and exactly the same point on my back as if i were punced/hurtt there? i have shown cardiologist, he says no heart prob my cholestrol levels ok, but am overweight obese/ but pain persists, just in the centre of my breast. | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that a comprehensive differential diagnosis of many disorders affecting the mediastinal structures (bones, esophagus, lungs, musculoskeletal, aorta, etc.) should be done. I agree with your doctor on the fact that your sympto... |
L3-4 and L4-5 disc is having mild disc bulge, and now suffering from severe back pain and breathing problem. im having breathing problems during youger ages, but it was completely cured but along with back pain im suffering from severe breathing difficulty. whether this disc bulge leads to breathing problems? kindly re... | Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from disc prolapse and breathing difficulty. Disc prolapse done not cause breathing difficulty. Breathing problem specially coughing can cause pain in back at site of disc prolapse. In my opinion both these problems are sepa... |
On day 13 th my follicle size was 18 x 16....was given ChatDoctor shot then itself...when i returned to hospital on day 15th for u/s for follicular study i got to know that the right side ovary/follicle had grown to 25 x 21....does this mean that i did not ovulate after 36 hours of ChatDoctor shot? Why is the size this... | Hello, The cyst which is seen is most likely a corpus luteal cyst, which is formed after the rupture of the follicle that is ovulation. There are certain other signs also on USG to confirm ovulation like irregularity of cyst, free fluid in pelvis, increased blood flow around the cystic area which should also be taken i... |
Hi I have heard that kids in bangalore have high tendency of Asthma....one of the key reason ( apart from regular one like pollution etc) is the presence of some typical type of pollen in air specially in bangalore and also the fluctuating weather.... Wanted to know how true it is ? | Thanks for your question in Chat Doctor. I can understand your concernAsthma effects 5 to 8 % of population. Symptom can be precipitated by 1.cold air, 2.allergens like house dust mite, pollen, fur etc. 3.infection,4. Smoking and passive smoking, 5.pollution 6. Even by some Chat Doctor. . Symptoms may also increase in ... |
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my mother in law is suffering from disc prolapse what are the methods to heal it when we have done the mri scan docter adviced to take injection in the disc is ther any sideeffects for this and success rate of this procedure and cost of the procedure......... can u explain sir | Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Dear probably your doctor advised epidural steroid injection (ESI), many patients feel some pain relief after injection. If pain relief not more require 2more injections 1 to 4\u00a0week intervals. Side effects less. Common side effects infection, allergic reaction, bleeding and... |
recently our 27 year old son had a chest x-ray due to a fall he sustained...they found he has a bruised lung but also found a nodule on the lung...we lived in AZ 15 years ago...could this possibly be from Valley Fever as I know many people get it and never know it. thank you | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your sons situation and problem. His Pulmonary contusions are definitely due to blunt chest trauma because of fall. But blunt chest trauma can not cause lung nodule. In my opinion, this lung nodule is just a chance (accidental) finding. At his age of 27 years, b... |
Hi, Recently my dentist made restoration. One of the components offilling contain benzoyl piroxide. Now I have very bad taste,I feel emission in mouth. Can this compound be cause of bitterness and sometimes slightly sourness.Sometimes the eating burn in mouth... | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Please recheck with your dentist about the material used for filling the tooth. Most of the restorative cements are bio compatible and user-friendly.Thus, they do not cause odor or irritation. In any case if you are allergic to peroxide then you must see your dentist ... |
My Partner - a 52yo male very fit & healthy. today upon waking he complained of acutre nausea - and aching legs and arms, particulatly aching shins - i have tried to touch and them and even a light touch is veyr painful for him. I am giving him panadol. I went and purchased a thermometer and took his armpit temp and... | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have nausea, fever and body ache this seems to be viral fever. Need not worry. I would suggest you to 1) Take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache.2) Chat Doctor. 3) Do warm saline gargles.4) Tak... |
i was diagnosed with contact dermatitisi have both pills and a cream my hands are the worst are but i also have red bumps on my chest stomach forearms doctor told me to focus on my hands cause they have blisters and pus and have a bad odor because of this wondering if i just get the worst area treated will the other ar... | Hey there McVay! At the outset, am not entirely convinced that what you ail from is contact dermatitis. It is always best to get a second dermatologists' opinion & a consensus on the diagnosis. From your description, it could very well be palmoplantar pustular psoriasis? Is there a history of psoriasis that runs in you... |
Hello Doctor, my aunt who is 58 years old is suffering from severe, continous cough for the last 3 months. Reported negative for TB and lung infection tests. Antibiotics are giving temporary relief, but the unbearabe cough persists. What could be the cause and the best treatment for this? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule bronchitis in your case. Bronchitis means inflammation of airways. It can cause bronchospasm and this causes cough, expectoration, breathing difficulty etc. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical exa... |
Hello Doctor, My mother has multiple myeloma . She had a bone marrow transplant approximately 2 years ago, however the MM has returned. She has chosen not to undergo another transplant and instead is undergoing chemo and taking various medicines to prolong her life. Apparently, her counts were at 4000 and have been red... | It is not advisable to skip medicines without doctors advise. The very fact that she has undergone transplant indicates that she was educated well about the disease. Count refers to white blood cell count. Some myeloma medicines can pain and altered sensation in hands and feet and doctors dose adjust when the symptoms ... |
hi sir, i have did my usg of abdomen and it shows tht i have liver fatty change and my kidney size is RK 9.6cms n LK 10.7CMS and also it has remarks Liver echogenicity increased, i have showen this report to my doctor n he tells me it all good, can u plz throw some light on my case, any help from ur side will be apprec... | Hello, I can understand your concern for your health.1) Increased echogenicity of liver suggest either inflammation in liver or fat deposition in liver.2) For further evaluation you need liver function test, lipid profile, to find exact cause for this.3) Either of this two condition do not require any specific treatmen... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hello sir,my friend is suffered by astama..she is 22 year old..her symptoms are suddenly got cough ..that time she is not able to breath easily..any time she may get this..that means once in a year not like that ...she consult many doctors ... | Hellos you mentioned that your friend is having asthma (allergic type) with cough, from long time. In such type of cases usually pollen, mite, fine dusting powder, hay, fumes, smoking, sudden increase or decrease in temperature, pests (cockroaches) pets (animal like dog, cat) are certain predisposing factors responsibl... |
hi i am 2 year old lady just married for 2 months ... i have been on paxidep 25 mg twice a day since 4 months and then taken 25 mg once a day for 3 weeks and now my doctor has teduced it to 12.5 mg once a day ... due to non availability of pills i could not take medicine from last one week and just got too sick with na... | Hello, Tapering paid should be done under supervision and slowly. I usually reduce 12.5\u00a0mg at a time and ask the patient to take that reduced dosage for one to two weeks and then if he is OK, I further reduce the dosage by another 12.5\u00a0mg and let him be on this for 2-3 weeks...if he responds nicely then furth... |
ehm well i was on antidepressants at the end of last year and came off them after two months because i felt fine, things are gradually breaking back down now and ive really started to notice that when i think about doing really simple things like brushing my teeeth i think in my head if you dont do this something bad w... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Lifestyle changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc. are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you to change your l... |
Hello sir,My wife (aged 25) is pregnent (2nd time) for 9 weeks and before 5 days, bottom side in right side of the head (below wisdom tooth) swelled a little and she is feeling too much pain also in that side. She is not able to open the mouth in perfect size. However, i met Doctor and they told that some teeths are ... | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Yes, the eruption of the wisdom tooth is painful for some. The symptoms suggest that is an infection in the tooth which may require a dose of antibiotic. I would advise you to call or visit the dentist and take a prescription for antibiotic which is most suitable for her a... |
My husband is 69 years old and has swelling and poor circulation in the legs. What kind of surgery can be done to help with this condition? Will this be in patient or out-patient surgery? How Long will it take to heal? Or for him to return to normal activity? What are the complications, restrictions and side effect ass... | Poor circulation to the feet should be improved, if he has ischemic pain of the feet or legs, or an ulcer of the feet. If he has neither, then increasing circulation is not necessary, since a peripheral angioplasty will get blocked again in about 8 months, and a peripheral bypass surgery will get blocked again in about... |
I have a friend who is a 40 year old male who was diagnosed last year with Stage 3 Colon Cancer. He had surgery to remove the cancerous tumor and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. When his doctor removed the tumor he found 3 out of 16 lymph nodes testing positive. For over three years he complained to his doctor... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Colon cancer even after treatment with surgery and chemotherapy, might spread to liver in half of the patients. This is confirmed by many studies and therefore a close follow-up is suggested in every patient with colon cancer even on treatment. Please get regular ultrasound scan abdomen done,... |
HELLO DOCTOR IM SIVA I HAVE BEEN AFFECTING HAIR LOSING AND SHIN PROBLEM SURROUND IN MY NECK SOME TIME I FEEL MORE DISTURBANCE WHILE IM WORKING IN MY OFFICE SO PLS GIVE ANY REMEDIES TO CURE THIS PROBLEM AND ALSO TELL ME THE SOLUTION FOR THIS. THANK YOU | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions and hairless but It's difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination. Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures of skin lesions with detailed history about the same and hair loss ... |
my rotator cuff tends to be clicking as i rotate it in circles, i do lift at the gym training for hypertrophy, the pain feels like its slightly at the front of the rotator cuff, but more so in the back where it is located. i also have regular problems with golfers AND tennis elbows. whats going on? i understand i am in... | Hello, I have studied your case. Repeated injury can be due to lifestyle or age. For rotator cuff injury you may need MRI for confirmation. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further... |
Just had cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, urethral dialation, retrograde pyleogram?, and a right stent in kidney inserted. They found that I have 3 kidneys also. 2 on my right side. what does this mean? what are the affects of this? Also, is this the reason for my complicaations and pain over the years? Am I more prone to kid... | Hello carry;welcome to Chat Doctor The third kidney is discovered accidentally during investigation for your other problem. The third kidney may have been in your body since birth, so it is fine at the most there could have been pain in abdomen on exertion which you can relate to it.Also, it is important to see whether... |
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