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hello..i was just found to have one or 2 anechoic cysts in/on my liver. there is a septal wall. my bile duct is enlarged, also.as an aside, my mother passed away 1 year ago from mets liver cancer that started in her bile duct. what type of cyst is this and should i be concerned? | Hello, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I am a Liver cancer specialist and I hope to help you today. I am sorry to hear about your mother and I can understand your apprehension. Anechoic cysts in the liver could well be a simple cyst of the liver which requires no further treatment. But the presence of a septal wa... |
Iam Sivaram, My Mother (Name Ammu Iyer) is having severe back pain. She is 60 yrs old and undergone brust cancer treatment in 2008. She is having BP. Diabetics were there when she was undergoing tretatment for Cancer which was brought in to normal.... what medicine should be given to her for an immediate relief? | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your mother are suffering from chronic backache. Looking to her age I consider it to be lumbar spondylosis. Rest in position of relief, Cartilage D once daily, NURSING GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS)... |
Hi - I am experiencing a burning pain in my left upper abdomen that goes thru to my back and has been constant for the last two days. I went thru several cases of pancreatitis before it was discovered that I had a sluggish gall bladder, it was removed, but the pain feels very much like it did in those incidents. I am n... | Hi. Thanks for your query. From your history there is no Pancreatitis, only you had sluggish gall bladder, which was already removed. Your classical symptoms of pain in the left upper abdomen going through to the back can be due to Gastritis for which Upper GI endoscopy should have been done. Get Endoscopy done if not ... |
Im a 54 year old women The last month and a half i have had sore/pain inside my arms ,neck and legs also sometimes my joints A feeling of comming down with a sore troat The pain kinda move all over Its very frustraing because i do not feel like myself Went to Cabo in desember and was feeling great This started 1 week a... | In Fibromyalgia patient have multiple tender points both above and bellow the waist. There are set of 18 points out of which 11 should be tender and symptoms should be present for more than 3 months. We should rule out causes of diffuse muscular pains like hypothyroidism, polymyalgia rheumatic, it D def etc. before rea... |
morning dr iam AAAAAAA im having ipills reglarly after having sex bt this tym my my periods not cum , and i check also i am not pregnant so is this the side effect of ipills or what plz guide me | Hello dear pill should not be used as a regular contraception method as it contains progesterone which is a hormone and can cause irregularities in menstrual cycle and interfere with ovulation eventually. Wait for periods for another week and then repeat your pregnancy test which is negative visit your gynecologist. Op... |
Sir, I have been using the Flomist Nasal spray since the last one month.Now Iam affected with cold and fever.I want to know whether there is any side effects for using this spray and it can be used at the time of cold and nasal congestion.After using this nasal spray my allergic symptoms mainly sneezing have been great... | Hi and thanks for the query, There is no actual contraindication with its use. You could go ahead in using other Chat Doctor. The concern or steroids causing immune depression to affect the inflammatory or immune response in this case, due to the Florist is out of question. The amount of steroid contained in it is too... |
Hi, my 17 year old daughter has a hard painful bump where her last molar used to be. She had the molar removed about a year ago because it was infected. We just went to the dentist however and it wasn t her wisdom teeth . The dentist aren t sure and she has to see an oral surgeon. Do you have any idea what the bump cou... | HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorI would like to ask you whether you have any pus discharge from that swelling?? That bump shows there is abscess formation in that teeth. It can be due to infection in last tooth or may be due to impacted wisdom tooth. For getting proper treatment you need to get it properly ruled out by getti... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Currently I am 21.5 years old Hi I suffered from Typhoid in July 2010.Hair fall started around September mid. In early days it was heavy hair loss. The bedsheet and pillow used to have a lot of hair strands.I used a homeopatChatDoctoredicin... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. You seem to have halogen effluvium. You had enteric fever in the past. Due to that you had severe hair fall. But, then you were alright. Now you got hair loss again. The reason may be different. It may be tension, vitamin deficiencies, anaemia, thyroid dysfunction or some other. You consult ... |
My sister phoned me yesterday, said she had breast cancer in one breast, she did not remember what kind it was but said it was not receptive to the usual hormone treatments and she was having a lumpectomy then six sessions of chemo.I had breast cancer 11 years ago, invasive lobular and had both my breast off, no chemo,... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A A breast cancer which has to be treated with chemotherapy is a malignant for sure. However, a malignant tumor is not treated by lumpectomy. Mastectomy is the treatment for a malignant breast tumor. Chemotherapy is added in the treatment protocol if lymph nodes are involved by tumor m... |
Hello, Im a 31 year old male. Last week I had a full blood panel work done and everything came back better than normal. Tonight I think I may have had a minor heart attack. My back locked up, I couldnt breathe and I was sweating hard for about 10-15 minutes. I took tylonol for the sweats and advil for the back. I still... | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms do not seem to be related to any heart disorder (including a heart attack). The fact that your symptoms are triggered by deep breathing, could indicate possible musculoskeletal pain. For this reason, I would recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the pain. Your situ... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hello sir i am 27 year old & i m suffering from immune thrompbocytopenic-purpura from last 15years. It occures mostly in winter.(Dec-Jan) ,evenown I am suffering from it ,iwant to ask u how to increase my platelet count. What to eat ? I wa... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You are suffering from immune thrombocytopenic purpura. In that there is immune mediated destruction of platelets occur. So your platelet count is decrease. You should take immunosuppressive Chat Doctor. IV IG can help you. Consult your docto... |
For the past couple of days, I have been getting sudden sharp pains in both my left arm and left breast at the same time. The pain goes away pretty quickly, but it repeats a few times. It feels like nerve pain. Do you know what causes this? Thank you. | Hi, Thanks for your query. Your symptoms look like the features of nerve compression. You may take painkillers and if need be, tablet gabapentin, for this numbness. It is a stronger painkiller for naturopathies. Your doctor will know the doses.Also, an X-ray cervical spine may help in diagnosis of any pathology there. ... |
i,m married for past 1.5yr.but im nt conceived.recently visitd gynec and got fw test done.all my reports are normal but problem is my husbands semen has 15million sperms.doc advised us to go for iui.im 26 and he is 28.is there any medicines to correct his sperm count? or wat will be sucess rate after iui? | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. I can understand your concerns. I would advise your husband to take tablet paternal twice a day for 3-6 months. The active ingredients in this are lycopene, CO-Q10, zinc and carnitine. These compounds are known to improve sperm count and morphology. You can also GUI. The success rate for GU... |
I was on microgynon for many years and then after my last period finished last Friday I started taking cerazette on Saturday (the day I would have started my microgynon again). Two problems, I had sex with my boyfriend Saturday night and the condom split so I had to take the morning after pill on Sunday as I know you ... | Hi, As you had intercourse soon after your period, you were still in the safe period and there is no cause to worry; moreover, you have no risk at all as you took the emergency pill. Please remember that the emergency pill contains excess hormone and could cause some amount of breakthrough bleeding, and it is likely to... |
my toddler has a few grey hair on his head . should i be concerned ? | Hi Ar pita, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum. Does he have any other symptoms like, Changes in skin pigment, Decreased muscle mass, Diarrhea, Failure to gain weight and grow, Fatigue, Large belly??? If yes, he needs a Further evaluation by a Pediatrician to rule out if he has Kwashiorkor, It is a form of malnutrition that ... |
i just had twins 5 months ago.. recently i cry all the time for no reason, if my babies cry i cry, sometimes i get very angry and frustrated. some days i cannot do anything just lie there and think about things, i know i am overthinking but i still do it. i just dont feel like the same person i was 12months ago. i do... | Hello, You are most probably having full-blown depressive episode, and you need treatment else it is difficult to get better soon. Chat Doctor. They are mild and non-sedative, and you can continue taking care of your twins effectively. Within few days you will feel better and will be able to have grip over your though... |
hi I am 40 years old I have my period on March 31st it ended on April 5 I had unprotected sex on April 6 and immediately 1 hour later took morning after pill.. i started a week later having thick brown discharge when I wipe. Is this a side effect of the pill or coyid I be pregnant. I m soo scared bc right now we r not ... | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern You hadyunprotected sex on 6th day of period. Whuch actually falls in safe zone. On the top of that you had taken morning after pill within 1 hour of the see ... that assures protection from getting pregnant... so don't be scared you won't be pregnant withe act discus... |
I have suffered cardia arrest last month. My one arterie was totaly blocked. stenting as done for the same.There is one more arterie which is 60% blocked. I ant to find out if stenting needs to e done for te second arterie also or it can be cured with medication. I am 40 years old. I am 62 tall and weigh 80 kgs. I am p... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, 60% blockage can be treated medically. Do following things for better outcome. 1. Continue exercise and trade mill. 2. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. 3. Start blood thinners, aspirin and clopidogrel. 4. Also take low dose of li... |
Hi,My names Jordan. I recently went to the bathroom and had some bloody urine. I have this a couple of times this year and done urine tests and had cultures done and they come back clean. Could this be caused by a prolonged time of masterbation? Blood vessels popping..something of that nature. | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Gross blood in the urine is always a red flag for us urologist. You will need to get a kidney bladder ultrasound or a CT scan to rule out Genitourinary malignancies. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write ... |
I am 8 weeks pregnant and i just went for a 30 minute bike ride last night. when i went to bed i felt fine but i woke up in the middle of the night with throbbing hip pain. it was really bad on my right side but also hurt on my left. Should I be worried about this? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the pain might be due to muscular origin. Any type of physical strain should be avoided in 1st trimester i.e., upto 12 weeks. Due to bike ride there might be muscular cramps or spasm leading to pain. During pregnancy even a small physical strain might lead to muscle ... |
Yesterday we went to hospital for growth profile to be evaluated, she has been scanned, the impression given is GA 30W 1D, HC 251, FL 53, AC 261, Cephalic Presentation, FH 167 bpm, Placenta Right lateral wall extending anterior and posterior, Single intrauterine gestation, cervix measured 3.7 cm, stitch seen in situ (s... | No, cephalic presentation is great news. It means babies head is down (in the correct position). The cephalic presentation should not affect whether she goes into preterm labor or not. As far as the growth is concerned, I agree with your doctor. Doppler's need to be evaluated to make sure baby is getting enough blood f... |
sirI am 21yrs. old ,75kg. wt.,182cms long and having a problem of right upper mid caliceal stone in kidney.As per CT uroscan picture it is locked in tight anterior middle calix.Attempts have been made to break it with ESWL 4 times it has not responded.Doctors are not advising going for PCNL, because it can be dangero... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. Why did doctors not advise PCNL? Why dangerous? It's a routine procedure. The other treatment option is a flexible URS with laser lithography.That's a routine procedure for all Urologists and done under spinal anesthesia.You're discharged ... |
My husband went to the Dr. today and found out that his ALT (SGPT) Was 132 and his Alt (SGOT) was 188. He is an alcoholic and has been drinking more liquor than beer lately. What does this mean? I think he is in worse shape than he thinks and I am worried. | HelloYour husband findings suggests increased SGPT and GOT level. Increased SGPT indicates liver injury, and it may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. Increased SGPT in his case may be due to alcohol intake. Increased GOT is non-specific, and i... |
my son had pain in the middle of his chest for like a minute, i asked him what was he feeling and he said that his heart was beating fast and his was like mom maybe a bone is loose in there or something but he was fine not even ask me for tylenol or anything. what should i do? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest pain and rapid beating of heart (tachycardia) in young patient are mostly due to arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). So consult cardiologist and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). If... |
My niece is 4 yrs old and has a low grade fever and a headache. She has been to the doctor and is on amoxicillin. She started out with a headache, then a low grade fever that escalated to 105 and vomiting. My concern is she has been on antibiotics for 2 days, she was tested for strep throat and that was negative. What ... | Hi, Does she have abdominal pain or loose stools? Fever, headache and vomiting is most likely from a viral fever. Let her take some rest, take paracetamol 3 times daily even if afebrile(for headache) and Chat Doctor. This will subside in 3-4 days. Nothing to worry if she is otherwise playful and taking feeds. Get back... |
hello,my 2 and a half year old has been having tiny amount of blood at the end of the stool...my pediatrician ordered an ex ray and said she was constipated evan though she poops quite regularly.He said most likely the blood comes from a scratch at the end of the bowel that continually gets irrataded and then today the... | Dear Parent, The gray color stool of your child can be due to different causes. Commonest one if your child is on a milk only diet. Other serious cause is blocked liver ducts (however in this condition your child will give yellow of eyes, skin). I suggest that you see a pediatrician if the gray stools occur 2 or more t... |
I am suffering from Post polio syndrome with lot of anxiety and fatigue I am suffering from Post polio syndrome with lot of anxiety and fatigue. I am s/w engineer and 29 years old. Had polion when Is 8 months child and was diagnosed with this syndrome 6 months back. also one more recent check up happened doctor suggest... | I also had Polio at age 9 months in 1955, Was diagnosed w Post polio 25 year ago at age 25. I have not found any meds that help. Nor co helped with pain and afternoon fatigue for a while until the tolerance stop it from working. But did have two years of normal life. I never understood why Nor co helped so well with th... |
Hello,I am writing to enquire about arrow citropram. The purpose of me taking this medication is for generalised anxiety which has increased over the last few months. Its not severe anxiety, but enough to intervere with my quality of life. I have taken it for 6 days and already feel incredibly tired 2 hours upon tak... | Hi there ~ You need to call your doctor. Citalopram is an effective medication for depression and anxiety, and you might need to start taking the medication at night. There may be side effects, but that will get better over time. You need to not worry about having to deal with them forever. You will get better but ... |
I had a laporoscopy and mbt one month ago. Was then re admitted to hospital a week later with an infection pus and painin belly button. Also massive swelling on tummy where incision was. Had a scan and was told I had a clot 15 cm x11cm. Was given co amoxiclav intravenously for 3 days 3 times a day. I am still sore bru... | Hi, It seems that there might be having local hematoma following laparoscopic surgery. There might be having super added bacterial infection as well. Now with antibiotic medicine infection might have controlled, and some induration might have left. Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for few days.If you require continue ant... |
what is the best way to cure psoriasis? is mx3 capsule can help? im 5 ( height ), 63 kilos( weight )..thank you doc | Hi.dear angel., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor.,MX3 CAPSULES.....these are natural pure ANTHONY., It is powerful ANTIOXIDANT., No doubt.good antioxidant..., And proved to work in.1) ENHANCES SEXUAL ENERGY and athletic or sports related activities.2) LOWER BAD CHOLESTEROL and enhances the production of good cholesterol... |
my 11 year old son has had a couple of times when he lays down for bed and closes his eyes he says he feels dizzy. and can t go to sleep. any suggestions as to what would cause him to do this? He does seem to be pron to getting dizzy say on a fair ride etc. when he was really little he threw up after riding rides, but ... | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. Your son is 11 years young. A child who complains of dizziness only on laying down, do not have the same symptom while on other occasions, must surely be obsessing with it. Feeling nauseated during carriage ride or motor ride is quite commo... |
Hi there! I had my right ovary removed with a tumor around 5 weeks ago, ive had many laproscopies, or whatever theyre called, to remove cysts before. I ve just gone 20 in November and my fertility is panicing me a little, even though i have been assured i will be fine to concieve. Ive had unprotected sex with my fiance... | Pregnancy chances are low since you had unprotected sex within the last four weeks. But it does need to be ruled out if your period is delayed. However, in my opinion, you do need another ultrasound and X-ray since these symptoms have occurred shortly after surgery. Any intestinal obstruction needs to be ruled out. Gas... |
Dear doctor. Yesterday I experienced a swelling like a small lump under the skin with bruising and tender to the touch and a bit of pain when walking on the right leg (side of shin) after stepping down from a foot high step stool. after about an hour and a half the swelling subsided but the bruise got darker. I am 51, ... | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and Treatment for Painless lump on the shin-In my opinion you seem to have non-cancerous lump on the shin.Hence, stop worrying about it but do check it up from ER Surgeon. In your case-the lump appears to... |
Hi, I got bit by my friend s dog. But my skin isn t punctured, just super bruised with purple, blue and red. It wasn t bleeding either. I went to clean it with alcohol right away then with warm water and soap, then I iced it because it was swelling. My skin didn t burn with I applied the alcohol though. So do you think... | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you to get vaccinated if your friends dig is not immune to rabies. If it is immune than there is no point of worry to you. Also, you can observe the dog for 10 days if there are symptoms of the rabies in dog you s... |
I hAve been having nagging pain in my back toward center on left side. I also have corresponding pain in my chest in same area...like the pain is going thru back to chest or visa versa. Doesnt seem to be muscular. Xray ruled out pneumonia 2 weeks ago. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your problem and situation. In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain. You are having left sided chest and chest x-ray is normal, so possibility of cardiac cause is high. So get done1. ECG2. 2d echo to rule out cardiac cause. If bo... |
Hi, Varucca plana was detected on my sons face and arms who is 6 years old. Spots are now increasing on both arms. pls suggest treatment Hi, Varucca plana was detected on my sons face and arms who is 6 years old. Spots are now increasing on both arms. pls suggest treatment | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I see similar cases amongst young people who visit my clinic. In the first meeting, I advise my patients to consult dermatologist for cryotherapy. After removing of Garcia plan you give him Acyclovir 30 mg/kg/day divides for 2 times during 5 days for pr... |
Hi, i had a blood test 18mths ago and my kidney function was at 60%, lately i have been experiencing back pain especially at night where my kidneys are, this keeps me awake. It is there during the day as well. I also get more headaches than usual, this could be stress of not having a job as well. My urine has changed f... | Hi and thanks for the query, What you describe clearly indicates it would be very appropriate for you to have a good follow up with a kidney specialist (nephrologist). It would be very important first to know if you have been previously been diagnosed as hypertensive or as being diabetic. This is important because this... |
My son has bump on thigh.. its hard and fillid with fluid underneath.. he took a bath and i was gonna pop it before he went to bed and it was already oozing so i tried to squeeze it too help the rest get out and it came out as blood and pus. is that a good or bad thing? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. He may have some cystic lesion with abscess formation, or it can be soft tissue tumor like sarcoma or other mass. If it is blood and pus filled then you should go for incision and Chat Doctor. Go for cytological examination of that pus. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then... |
my mom was having typhiod . now aftr 2 years her reports are as under . Salmonella Typhi O positive 1 | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion your mothers tidal title is still high. There is a need for clinical correlation between tidal and clinical features. If the symptoms is still suggesting you of having typhoid further treatment is nec... |
I am a white 52 year old female with some intense pain on my left side under my rib cage. I am experienceing shortness of breath and sharp pain in this area. I am in general good health. Overweight, Non-Smoker. No major health issues other than this pain that started about 2-3 days ago. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that your symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related. Is this pain modulated by respiration or the body movements? A comprehensive differential diagnosis between different disorders (like Costco Chat Doctor. I would recommend co... |
Hi, I was intimate with a guy just over a week ago, he was wearing a condom and I am on the combined pill, He didn t enter me but he was around that area and I m not sure if he came, we were interrupted I just got paranoid. A few days later I forgot to take my combined pill and have spotted since twice and have been ha... | Hello dear, I can understand your concern. In my opinion the chances of pregnancy are rare because you both were protected i.e., he was using condom, and you were on combined pill.Moreover, true intercourse did not occur as he did not enter into the vagina. So there are rare chances of pregnancy. And missing the pill a... |
NAC 600 MG (N-ACETYL CYSTEINE) has been prescribed to support the kidneys during surgery for a splint in the main artery of the leg where my husband has no circulation. I was hoping he could take it on a daily basis. If so, how much. He also has high blood pressure, now under control with meditation (allergic to pharma... | Helli ....n acetyl cysteine was prescribed to avoid usually contrast induced damage to KIDNEY...your husband must have undergone angiography or paleography of his leg vessels ...as your husband is having high BP and cis prediabetic and has developed peripheral vascular disease as detective circulation in leg ....please... |
Hello Dr, I would like to ask you about a lump that i have on my pectoral chest area. I am a 21 years old athletic male that plays sports on a regular basis including soccer and bodybuilding. I have had a small lump for a long time (probably 1+ years) in the middle of the lower pectoral chest area, a bit closer to the ... | Hi. Read and understood you query. Thanks for an elucidated history too. You are right, this obviously looks to be a pimple, sebaceous cyst in medical language. Once this gets infected it shows all the changes which you have correctly noted, namely redness, tenderness, fixation to the surroundings. I would advise you t... |
lower leg painI am 22 yrs of age, 5 feet 11 inches, and weigh 192 lbs. For the past 5 weeks, I have been experiencing pain and discomfort from my knee going down. It is a dull pain that is worse after standing for many hours. My work requires standing for about 5-6 hrs and I have been on this job for 3.5 yrs now. I hav... | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion I think you have some sort of vascular issue that is very common with individuals that stands for a long time. Sometimes it only requires some hot massages, wearing compression stockings and leg elevation will be effective. If pain persists, and you feel veins are a bit wide and t... |
I know a 23 year old that says he has throat cancer. Says he has since he was around 19 and was told to go to hospice several times and the last time he was told that he probably would not make his 23rd birthday. Not sure if he has any treatments since then unless they were trials. He is now 24. Is this possible? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Throat cancer is to be confirmed after doing detailed clinical assessment and investigations. There are cases where the findings can mimic cancer and are actually a chronic disease and this needs to be confirmed. There are also cancers which can be slow growing and do not kill the patient. It... |
Hi sir I have enlarged spleen problem , the size is 12 cm in UGS examination, I am.supposed to cosult with Hematologist but here in.my City therer is No hematologist, so whom to consult in this case. And any suggestion from u regarding this problem. Thanking you | HelloYour findings suggests mildly increased spleen size. Upper limit of spleen size is 11.5 cm. Generally this is a benign finding, and it may be due to recent malaria, typhoid fever etc. This condition generally doesn't need any treatment. You may need clinical correlation and routine investigations like routine holo... |
HI there! I had colon bleeding in Feb. A colonoscopy ruled out cancer of the colon. At time of colonoscopy I had already been suffer with abdominal distention of 7 weeks (I thought it was my colon). I have now gone by 14 weeks of abdominal distension and wonder what it could be. Six times over the last 14 weeks, I ... | Hi. Thanks for your query. It is good that your cancer of colon is ruled out.14 weeks of pain and distension. The pain is in snaps- I would advise you to go for a contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen. This will certainly help to get to a diagnosis. If required you can undergo a barium based investigation called Ent... |
Hi I was run into by a riding scooter in the back of my calf a week ago. There is a hard lump near my calf as large or larger than a quarter. It is also warm to the touch. No cuts in the leg at all. Should I be concerned that I have a blood clot. I m in my 60 s. Thank you. | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. This has to be a hematoma (collection of blood) in the calf due to the injury. The warmth in the lesion after one week could be a sign of infection, although you did not mention of any pain. I would suggest you to get it clinically assessed by a general surgeo... |
Since March 2012 I have had pains in my left leg. It began just below my left knee. Then my left inner thigh began to spasm off and on until it was always there. Then I began to feel pins and needles in my left foot from the ankle to the toes. Now I am always in pain somewhere in my leg. It never goes away. | Hithank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you are facing the symptoms which I feel should be connected to the pinching of the nerve root in the lumbar spine. Undergoing an MRI is the lumbar spine will help assist with the soft tissue status.I'll recommend you to undergo physical therapy like - Therapeutic ... |
Two weeks ago I noticed a bruise the size of a thumb on the anterior aspect of my left shoulder. The bruise went through the typical healing characteristics and disappeared. Today I noticed a new bruise in the exact same place, back to being a fresh bruise. No pain, not on any anticoagulants or medications. PMH insigni... | Hello, You need to get your coagulation profile done. The information which you have provided in your question gives me the clue of this only because, in obese people, coagulation abnormalities are very common. A second thing which I can think of is your tumor. There is a derangement of coagulation profile in a tumor a... |
in feb 2012 i was suffering from typhoid..so doctor gave me treatment for 14 days (hyphen)..........it was recover..........now in july 2012, again i was suffering from typhoid till today...........fever is between 98.8- 99.6? what should i do??plz rply | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern.First you have to be sure that are you really suffering from Typhoid or not. Widal test is not sensitive. It is just an antibody response. So titles remain high for long, and they even rise af... |
I have undergone collon Cancer surgery in 2007 - Ascending Colon is removed. Secondary cancer of liver followed in 2010. Both operations wer followed by Chemotherapy. After colon operation, during the last cycle of Chemo suffered from induced diarrhea. Since then sometimes, I have been experiencing indigestion problem.... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for the query. This is not uncommon problem after colon surgery and chemotherapy since there is damage to colon mucosa and abnormal enzyme secretion. It should be treated mainly by changing dietary habits. You should Chat Doctor. You should eat more frequent but smaller meals. ... |
hello, i am currently pregnant and was told i had tricamonis a very common std. Both my husband and i were treated with the 4 pill dose of antibiotics to kill this std. i was instructed to not have sex for 10 days however on the morning of the 8th day we had sex. Do you think there was enough time in that seven days f... | Hi, I understand your concern. You were advised to follow abstinence for 10 days following treatment for trichomoniasis. This was to ensure complete irradiation of the Richmond from both partners systems. Incomplete recovery in either of parents leads to reinfection. Many a times second course is needed for full recov... |
My last period was Jan 19 2014, i have took pregnancy test and they were all negative.. now since July 7th its been like i am getting a bladder infection(which i dont ever get) so i been drinking nuttin but water and cranberry juice then on July 8th i went to the bathroom and when I whiped there was light blood like i ... | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorBased on the history and symptoms it appears that you have UTI. Please get your routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to. Take broad spectrum antibiotics like \u010ceferin along with urinary anti... |
Respected Sir I m 22 year old student my problem is dat I cannot talk to girls while while looking in their eyes and even my teachers have told me dat I would have to pay heavy cost for it if I am not able change my habit as otherwise I am good at organising events and taking initiatives.. Pls help me is it possible fo... | Hi there, Thanks for writing to us, I understand that it can sometimes be incapacitating to carry out activities normally with this problem. Yes it is possible to change it. Non-pharmacological therapies can be tried to gradually bring a change in this behavior. You will be taught ways to change it. It may take a while... |
Hello, I am 15 weeks pregnant. About two weeks ago I noticed a golf ball size or little smaller lump/knot on my shin under knee . It had fever on it for few days. And now I also have swollen. Feet, ankles, and its painful. The knot feels like a bone hard. What could this be? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A lump on the shin associated with fever, swollen feet and painful ankles suggest infection. I am of the opinion that there is some kind of infection / inflammation in the veins of the lower limbs. Pregnancy predisposes to clotting in lower limb and there is increased probability of in... |
I had a blood clot in my lung 2 years ago, and a large one at that. They still don t know why or how it happened. Now I have one large deep in my lower left leg and they are removing it through the groin , before they do the procedure, they are doing a scan on my heart. I had heard a blood clot from the leg can end up ... | Hello, Both ways possible, however if you don't have any heart dysfunction then less likely to occur from heart to legs. The more common one is from legs to heart and lungs. This occurs due to prolonged immobilization, trauma to legs, serious illness or operation leading to bedridden condition, or sometimes due to thic... |
Hi, My mom is 6 months into her diagnosis of lung cancer and she is bedridden from a ruptured brain aneurysm she developed 4 years ago. We do get her up into a wheelchair from time to time and the last time we did that was on Christmas day. She was in a wheelchair for about 3 hours and then we put her in the recliner f... | Petechial and bruising is a sign of low platelets and or low coagulation factors (proteins made by the liver that help form clots & stop bleeding). The cause of low platelets can be many & cancer especially can confound other organ systems & cells in the body. It would be very reasonable to have a complete blood count... |
I had two stents put in seven years ago . I am 63 years old . I have not had any problems at anytime . The last month I felt a little strain in my heart area . The last three days I have been experiencing sharp pain in my left arm in my bicep area .is there any connection ? | Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I carefully read your query. First, I believe that you know what does a chest pain originated from coronary arteries feel like. This is called angina, and is more like a severe heaviness or tightness in the mid-chest and which spreads to the left arm. Sharp... |
my wife has a chronic cough, she has been to the ER four times in the last two weeks, The next to last visit the prescribed her three different medications, Acetaminophen-codeine 300,Ventolin HFA 90 inhaler, methylpresdnisolone 4mg. She took these medications one day before I took her back to the hospital. she is now i... | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read carefully your question and would explain that her symptoms seem related to an allergic reaction. From the other hand kidney dysfunction coupled with pneumonia could mimic her troubles. The memory troubles could be related to a temporary dysfunction of her brain due to... |
I had a pelvic/abdominal ct done over a month ago and they said that i have a 9 mm low density lesion in the liver. They said it is indeterminate and could be a hepatic cyst. Other than that the ct said normal abdominal ct. Should I worry about liver cancer? | His can understand your tension regarding 9 mm low density lesion. You said that it is indeterminate lesion i.e..cyst.sometimes low density lesions can be adenoid due to presence of fat.don't worry. Follow up the lesion in ultrasound. This is the problem we encounter in imaging as very small lesions difficult to charac... |
hi doctor my name is mrs shikha guptaim pregnent for 29 weeks these days my blood sugar level is high & today some urine test i got it done so in that report these is epithelial cells counts were high like +++ (in large number) what is this please explain me | Hello Ms. Gupta, I have gone through your query and understood your concern. I would like to know if you were a diabetic in the pre-pregnant state also or have high blood glucose levels noticed only during this pregnancy and also if you are receiving any treatment. If you have not received any specific treatment so far... |
Hi, My wife underwent IVF on 10th December 2009. ER( Egg Retrieval) was successful on that day .18 oocytes were recovered .but after two days pain started in her lower abdomin area and started increasing .The ART Specilist stopped the procedure of ET(Egg transplant) as ultrasound confirmed OHSS(Ovarian Hyper Stimulatio... | Hello there, thanks for writing in. I would like to discuss a few things with you. HSS of severe degree is considered unacceptable these days with the introduction of antagonist protocol (agonist protocol as used in your case is more susceptible to develop HSS), especially in PCs women who are very prone to develop HS... |
My 3 year old just had an episode that began with her legs shaking in a way that scared her and made her dad pick her up. She then got very weak or dizzy (not sure which one because she couldnt explain it) to the point that she couldnt hold herself up. I noticed that her yes were moving very rapidly from side to side.... | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your concern, this is not the seizure, this type of behavior changes are common in the pediatric age group, and nothing to worry about this because this does not cause any harm neither this is indication of any disease, but if this symptom persists for longer than enoug... |
I am 40 43 yrs old and recently my end of foreskin has been itchy this gas been going on over a week now then i noticed its dry and cracked and having troubles pulling back foreskin any suggestions for me to solve the problem kind of embarrassing i am married with the same women for 20 yrs | Hello there I have read through your question and can understand your concern. It seems you have developed Atlantis which is inflammation of the penis head. It may be due to infection or too much friction. If there is no discharge you may apply a steroid cream to relieve the itching. If there is discharge I would advis... |
I have a large lump above my belly button. It does not cause me any pain but over the last three weeks I have been vomiting after eating, severe heartburn and a fluttering sensation in my abdomen which I alike to being pregnant ant the baby first starts moving. Should i seek medical advice? Email is YYYY@YYYY | Welcome to ChatDoctorYou must be having hernia above umbilicus. Recently it must have become obstructed. Obstructed hernia causes pain and vomiting and what you are describing as baby movements are actually hyperperistalsis that is hyper novel movements due to obstruction. You need to see a surgeon urgently and this re... |
I get full body paresthesia when lying down after around 45 minutes. Mainly during sleep. It wakes me up at around 4 in the morning. It goes almost instantly when I get up. The paresthesia can be removed from a part of the body - say the torso - by rubbing it. It then increases it in other parts of the body. I can prog... | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms seem to be caused by anxiety or a neurological disorder. I recommend you to consult with a neurologist for a careful physical examination. A nerve conduction study may be necessary to exclude a possible neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies. Although thi... |
My wife has an intermittent burning pain that shoots to her left foot second, third, & fourth toes. She describes it as electricity shooting. Reports that the pain almost paralyzes her when it comes. She is not diabetic, thin build, & wears proper shoes. She is a nurse & is on her feet a great deal of her work day. She... | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of your wife. As the symptoms indicate the sharp shooting pain, and also she is a nurse I will recommend undergoing a thorough clinical examination. As the pain is in the toes first thing to look for is gout. So for which urine culture is advised which can help plan the med... |
Hello Doctor, My TSH was 5.91, so my doctor prescribed me to take Thyrox-25 for 3 months.My weight was 57kgs before taking the tablets and now after taking this tablet my weight has increased to 63 kgs even after 1 hour of exercise and proper diet. I am really confused whether to continue the tablets or once again cons... | Hello Dear. You are having hypothyroidism. That is a condition where your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid controls how your bodies cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism. If you don't have enough thyroid hormone, your body processes slow down. That means your body ma... |
I have a small pea size lump on my elbow under the skin. It is hard and I can move it a little. It shows when I bend my elbow. It is painful without touching it but even more so when it is touched. There is no broken skin and I did not hurt my elbow. It has been like this for about 2 weeks. What kind of a dr should I s... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like neurofibroma or lipoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you exact idea regarding cause. Then you should consult general surgeon and take treatment accordingly... |
My 9 month old grandson has two upper and two lower teeth. Just this past week he has developed very swollen gums and his teeth are surrounded by thick white stuff, for lack of a better way to describe it. He won t take his bottle or sippy cup and he is totally miserable. This is the first time this has happened with h... | Hi. According to your complaint, your grandsons age is 9 months.this is the normal age of the child when his milk teeth(deciduous teeth)start appearing to his mouth.because of this process of tooth which start appearing in mouth know as teething.it is followed by swollen gum around or overlying that tooth. Due this swo... |
Hello, I am always having this tingling feeling in my chest which is like electricity coming and going. My Eye sometimes tingles also, and lately iam having a pain in my beck exactly in the center.however i went and had ECG test, blood tests, and picture of the chest, lungs, and heart, and the doctor said everything se... | Hello, Deanxit having flupenthixol and Militiamen. Both these are used for depression. So in my opinion, you should not these Chat Doctor. If psychiatrist feels that you have mild depression, then you can take this Density tablet. Sometimes vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause similar symptoms. So get done vitamin B ... |
I had surgery to fuse L4,L5 and S1 9 moths ago and I am experiencing pain in my lower back right side radiating around and into my groin. I had 3 steroid injections in my hip because a recent mri showed a tear in my hip socket. My orthopedist said it was nothing more than burcitis and that the pain I was having was to ... | Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. If there is instability then fusion with fixation may help. As per your previous surgery of spine now there is possib... |
Hi I am a 49 year old female and I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was 14 years old. I have a relapsing remitting M.s. Recently, I was diagnosed with glaucoma ( normal pressure ) and the doctor suspects the cause of it is my M.S. is that possible? What can I do about it? Thank you, inga | Hello, A direct causal relationship between MS and glaucoma are controversial although many overlapping mechanisms between optic neuropathy caused by both conditions are recognized. Increased pressure in the eye could be an indirect cause of MS if it causes uveitis to occur within the eye which is an inflammatory condi... |
Hi, I received my blood test with elevated ALT 49 and AST 41 levels. I have always and even up to a month ago had ALT and AST levels in the 20s range. I am a 34 year old female. I have currently reduced my synthroid medication from 50 mcg to 25 mcg. Other than that, I haven t changed anything else. I recently am also d... | His per your letter, your ALT and AST are mildly elevated. No need for further evaluation regarding this. These enzymes are elevated not only in Hepatitis, but also on many other diseases. So, There is no need to test for hepatitis now. There is no relationship to the reduced dose of Thyroid medication. But, Enlarged L... |
sir or mam...my mummy gets iritated alott for every smal reasn she gets upst....damm angry..doesnt silent 2 any1 she feels lonely cozz dada n dadi dad doesnt silent 2 him dad feels she doest do anythn onlyy his parents r workin nw a days. she started spkin rubishh. anythn..hw 2 behave wen guest r dr..nthn | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anger always comes due to frustrations in life. Frustrations are normal with everyone. People learn to ignore frustrations when they get experienced. Disappointment in life always triggers frustration and thereby anger. Once you... |
Well im scared shittless.. Around the shaft i have a bunch of blisters and there turning yellow and i didnt get them untell 2days ago after comeing home from work but also i shaved on moday and im not use too shaveing much.. but i felt my razor pulling then a couple days later it poped up and started pussing and hurtin... | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is possible that it may be due to ingrown hair or infected hair follicles since it occurred after shaving. Cleaning the area with topical antiseptic twice daily and applying a topical antibiotic may help if this is the case. Herpes can resolve and restart, it usually involves painful... |
my father is a diabetic patient . age about 46 years. he has symptoms like high grade fever, nausea and vomiting. report showing 46000 platelet count. he is diagnosed as dengue and typhoid fever. and the report says that he is also having cholelithiasis. As he is under treatment but there is no such improvement in his ... | Hello Your fathers low platelet count is due to dengue fever. He needs regular monitoring of platelet level. He will be fine soon. He only needs close observation. Findings also suggests gall bladder calculus. Medicines are usually not helpful in gall badder calculus. He should go for definitive treatment of gall bladd... |
My 4 year old niece was at Urgent care last night and the doctor said her urine has 10 wbc in it and no rbc in it. He didn t tell us what the possibilities are, but he did say that it s kidney related and very serious in children her age. Can you tell me what could be wrong with her? | Hi... I hope your name is doing better now. Most of the time Urinary infection is due to improper hygiene painted (in India very common reason being using public toilets). Sometimes an injury in the tract also leads to UTI. It is much more common in females because the Urinary tract is smaller and hence the infection t... |
I was just sitting here and all of a sudden had a sharp pain in my upper abdominal and back area. I couldn t lay flat or anything I started sweating. I was burping alot. Tried to use bathroom that was a no go because of the pain in stomach. The only kind of relief was in a fetal position rocking back and forth. It last... | Hi. Thanks for your query and a classical history of severe pain in the upper abdomen and the back with sweating and getting a bit of relief only in the fetal position... I would suggest you the following with a proper reasoning |
Hi, I am having trouble stopping my mind. I am being bothered by repetitive thoughts. Sometimes these are worry about things but mostly its just the same things going around in my head and I am finding even when I meditate I cannot stop the thoughts coming. I wake up in the night and start thinking about things also. ... | Hello, thank you fora skin this question. What you are experiencing are known as Intrusive thoughts. Those are unwelcome involuntary thoughts, images, or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to manage or eliminate. Exposure therapy is the treatment of choice fo... |
Hi Doctor, my Dad is suffering from severe Ankloysing spondilitys and its peripheral problems. Since 15 days his body pain has increased, specially lower body. A doctor has suggested Zerodol - P and antacid Famtac. I m curious to know about the side effects of the medicine. Kindly help me out. Thanks. | Hi, Zerodol P (paracetamol and diclofenac) is commonly prescribed for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Generally it is well tolerated by most of our patients however it may cause heart burn, upper abdominal pain, ... |
Hello Sir For my kid s urine culture and sensitivity result are as below. Could please let me know what exactly it means?MICROBIOLOGY REPORT*CULTURE & SENSITIVITY - URINE SMEAR FEW PUS CELLS GRAM NEGATIVE BACILLI SEEN ORGANISMS ISOLATED ACINETOBACTER SPECIES COLONY COUNT 100000cfu/ml RESULT SIGNIFICANT BACTERIURIA ANTI... | Hello, Acinetobacter is usually seen with people with long hospital stay, who has undergone a lot of procedures and several antibiotics. Since you haunt given any history, is that the history with your child? When interpreting Acinetobacter culture positive report history, symptoms and signs everything should be taken... |
I am a 59 year old heart patient. I have 5 stents in the last 12 years.I have a persistent pain in the upper left chest maybe 3 inches down from the neck/shoulder. The pain also is in my left upper arm. I have had a dizzy feeling for the past 6 days....... | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that heart pains have some characteristics. They are usually retro-sternal pains likes quizzing, tightness or heaviness. They may to bot... |
Hi I currently have Gaul stones and am,having to have an op to remove my bladder but this past week Ive been,feeling as if I constantly need a wee but when I go its only a tiny amount it also is now hurting when I wee and I am passing more blood than wee ... Could this be to do with the Gaul stones or is it something e... | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor The burning on urination, frequency and blood in the urine are likely due to a urinary tract infection. You should consider visiting your doctor who would likely examine your abdomen and also perform an in office urine test. Urine may also be sent to the lab for further examination. A p... |
I had an MRI yesterday of my lumbar. It states I have slight degenerative subcortical edema anteriorly-inferiorly at L1, L2 and L3. The marrow signal is otherwise unremarkable. It also states the conus terminates at the L1-2 and is unremarkable. There are a few small Tarlov cysts within the sacral canal. I was in a car... | Hi! With history of trauma, It's possible to have secondary osteoarthritis development in low spine and edema may be causing pressure of nerve roots there...cysts are a finding with OA spine, nothing to worry...conservative treatment like lumbar sacral brace, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medicines maybe required... |
my son has had headaches for three days, a high temp sometimes reaching 39 degrees, tiredness and now has a rash on his arms and face, he has nitrates in his urine but the doctors are not concerned about that, he was diagnosed with viral meningitis, I am so worried about him. he is 5 years old | HI...high grade fever and presence nitrites in the urine is suggestive of urinary tract infection and not confirmatory. He will need a urine culture for it to be confirmed. But at the same time skin rash with fever is suggestive of viral illness too, it is like an exanthem. If he is active nothing to worry. But at this... |
My father; 68 years old is having lung cancer.The pet scan results are as follows1)No metabollically active recurrent primary colorectal malignacy2)Multiple FDG avid right cervical mediastinal lymphnodal deposits seen3)Presence of FDG avid metastatic bilateral lung nodules4)FDG avid soft tissue mass in right lung lower... | Hello dear. I have gone through the details. In my opinion he is getting the right treatment. More over certain more molecular test(mutation analysis) needs to be done on biopsy tissue to know what kind of 2nd line Chat Doctor. So after 4 cycles of this regimen, your father will require again PET CT scan to know the p... |
For the last week, I ve been experiencing pain in the middle part of my stomach . It starts from the bottom of where my ribs end to a few inches under my bellybutton. The width of where the pain is, is only about 3 or four inches wide. It feels bruised and hurts especially when I move or laugh. It started when I first ... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Let me know the associated symptoms along with mentioned. Do you have acidic belching/ abdominal discomfort/ abdominal bloating/ excessive flatulence? Do you have constipation/ watery diarrhea/ frequent urge to use washroom? With the available described symptoms, there could be possib... |
\"Is there a test to know if I am carrying the epidermolysis bullosa ( scalded skin syndrom ) ? because my mother has a history with that disease .five of her childeren died from it , but me and my brother are the only two who has been born normal and healthy ...\ | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read carefully your query and I understand your concern. Epidermolysis bulls is an inherited skin disease not an infection, it causes skin blister in response to minor injury, heat. The infection (bacterial infection) is one of the complications that happen when you have epidermolysis b... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am 34 years old. i smoked for 15 years but quit 2 years ago. for about a year now im unable to take a deep breath without coughing and every time I get up from laying down I cough for about 3mins sometimes to a point of gagging myself. th... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Smokers are more prone for lung diseases like lung infection, bronchitis etc. And they can cause similar kind of chronic cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmona... |
I have an umbilical hernia that seems like it may be leaking a tiny tiny bit. Its more red than usual today and I have stomach cramping. Im concerned with the tiny area that skin appears shiny like it may be leaking a little bit. Should I go to the emergency room? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your umbilical hernia may be getting worse, and the pain is being caused by fatty tissues getting trapped in the hernia. This can reduce the blood flow to the tissue and cause the pain. Your symptoms may be relieved by lying down. If the hernia is the cause of your discomfort, there is a ... |
Hi doc, I am having Cilacar 10 with Atine since 2 weeks. I find that I hv developed itching sensation on my leg below the knee and above the knee on my thighs I found dandruff like white dry flakes which can be dusted off. I do not have allergy of any kind except dust I reqeust you advise on thisthanks raja | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina courts and corporal, a kind of fungal infection. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition. I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifun... |
I had my gallblader out 6 months ago and I still have slight pain on the right side under my rib cage, when I get the pain I usually have to go to the bathroom.. stool is always loose and as soon as I eat something I have to go..... I ve noticed that there has been blood in my stool but today i went to the bathroom and... | Hi.noted history of gallbladder surgery and post-operative pain. Even those who have been operated on several years ago can experience post-operative pain, tolerable in character and resolving spontaneously. If it is persistent/progressive, a follow-up consult with your doctor is best, for physical examination and clin... |
hey doctor i am araf from bangladesh.i am musterbrating daily twice a day..thats why i am getting thinner and my skin becoming black.i am musterbrating from the age of 12.what should i do now to become a healthy and good looking person????????please give me a sollution doctor..i need a happy life please doctor | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Masturbation consumes energy and daily two masturbation along with other daily routines including your stressful education could be the whole reason for your negative health. Reduce the masturbation frequency to three a week. Consult a doctor to check your ... |
Hi, My name is Gladys. Been diagnosed with Asthma for years, also on first admittance to hospital was told I had Prednisone induced Diabetes type 2.. In last few days been on Prednisone and antibiotics for chest infection. In last 2 years this has been almost constant with deteriorating Asthma. | Hello Gladys, Welcome to Chat Doctor, You are vicious cycle of alloatChatDoctoredicine. Your problems are mostly due to side effect of medication like long term use of antibiotics had converted your chest infection into Asthma which is troubling you more and prednisolone had gifted you DM type 2. Homeopathy has better ... |
I am 49 years old, female. Gallbladder removed and recently diagnosed with s.o.d for the past week I have a new discomfort -a tingling feeling on the right side under rib cage . It comes and goes but today it has lasted the longest of 15 minutes . What is causing this sensation. I am on medication for s.o.d but the tin... | Dear patient thank you for that question. There are 2 explanations to your doubt |
I have terrible burning lips , hoarse sore throat and sometimes sore mouth, seems to be caused by fragrances, my husbands deodorant, laundry powder I use, some shampoos, doctors have given me medication for GERDS, sent me to dentist , but Im thinking allergy to fragrances ... not chemicals, have changed a lot of produc... | Hello, If your symptoms are definitely after contact with perfumes, you need to get a patch testing done. This test looks at delayed hypersensitivity to chemicals. A list of chemicals is chosen from the Standard Battery or from the Cosmetic series, applied at the back, kept for 48hrs, and reviewed to see the reaction. ... |
I have abdominal discomfort since early Sep. I have also lost 6 pounds although I eat very well. I had CT scan in my upper abdominal and a gastroscopy and colonoscopy. General Blood tests look normal except TSH which is 0,7 (range is 0,4 -4,5).Do you know what else it could be? | HI. You have lost weight along with abdominal discomfort. Well TSH looks OK and can not be the reason of all this. I hope your blood sugars are normal as are other tests. Please tell us more. Do you have any other associated symptoms like nausea, bloating, motion problems, urinary symptoms and so on?IT is possible that... |
I have had the flu and bronchitis in the last two weeks. I developed a dry cough after I took a round of antibiotics and thought I was well. it hurts in the left side of my chest especially when I sleep. It is a dull pain and has bothered me for the last four or five days. What might I have? | Hello, Left-sided chest pain, especially at night, should always be evaluated for heart diseases first. So get done ECG, 2d echo, and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can also cause a similar kind of chest pain. You have ... |
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