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I stepped over a baby gate and clipped it with the heel of my shoe. My foot came down on top of the fallen gate. The gate slid and caused me to stretch my left leg out much further than I would typically stretch without warming up first. Felt pain near upper part of the leg(back). I am able to walk gently. Feels worse ... | Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. It can be due to soft tissue injury or stress fracture. For these symptoms analgesic and anti-inflammatory can be started. Till time take medication and apply cr\u00eape bandage over foot or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to f... |
I am 15 years old. I m 5 5 and 117lbs. My mother has been diagnosed with depression and my dad is an alcoholic. I have not been diagnosed with anything other than the odd leg injury as I am a dancer. So for about 2 years I have been feeling really weird. For around 1-2 weeks, I feel insanely happy and hyper. I do not n... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the description, it is clear that you do suffer from Bi-polar disorder. But there is another possibility that you are trying to lead me into the diagnosis. For a teen aged person highs and lows are normal. This happens due... |
my father is suffering of prostatitis.In ultrasound enlarged prostate glands were detected.The treating doctor (urologist) says that it can be treated by medicines only..but after one month of treatment he is still in pain...patient is 79 yrs old.can we go for surgury ? suggest | Hi, I can understand your concern. As you say pain is still persisting after one month of the treatment, then I think you should consult the urologist again or go for the second opinion. Before that get one more ultrasound done which will show if there are any changes in prostate during this one month. If the symptoms... |
My father 84 year old suddenly has very swlloen ankles. his serum bilirubin total = 1.23 mg/dl, bilirubin direct = 0.51 mg/dl, bilirubin indirect is 0.72 mg/dl & serum urea = 21.00 mg/dl. Does he have jaundice?? Why is his feet and ankles (both feet) swelling so much? the swelling is painless | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. The bilirubin levels farewell within normal limits only. So your father is not having any jaundice. As far as the leg swelling is considered, there are a number of different conditions which can cause it - which include heart disease... |
Hi!I have been feeling sick for quite some time, fatigued, lethargic, and dizzy. I switched dentists and went to my annual check up during this evaluation the dentist recommended to have one of my amalgam fillings removed, to which I agreed. When the dentist removed the filling, she found pieces of cotton and metal i... | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. As per your complaint in case if you have a deep decay in tooth that has become chronic due to not treating it, it can cause septicemia and bacteremia that is due to advancement of bacteria from the site of tooth infection to the body via blood and can cause infection with symptoms like feve... |
My teeth have been driving me crazy for the past 3 days, I cant sleep or focus. I guessed it was my wisdom tettChatDoctoring in and my teeth were shifting to make more room. When I woke up this morning, I found two swollen sacs on the roof of my mouth. I can move one of them with my tongue , it puts pressure on my sinu... | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, As per your symptoms , you probably have an infection from the upper teeth or wisdom tooth , this infection is causing pressure and swelling on the roof of mouth. It can also be an allergic reaction to something that come in contact with the lining of your mouth, can also be a salivary ... |
Hello doctor. I have Hepatitis A.. my billirubin is total = 24, direct = 14, indirect = 10.. I feel so much itch, tired. and llost a lot of weight. I have started treatement with Shifa jaundice treatment. how many days can i expect it to reduce the billirubin level | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hepatitis A. Your bilirubin level is high. Itching is common due to high bilirubin. You should take treatment of hepatitis A. Take low fat diet with high protein. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor. Your bilirubin level will start... |
UTERUS | Hiding worry. It is not impossible .your reports are good. Uterus and both ovaries are fine .you are saying multiple tiny cysts and right follicular cyst.3x3cm follicular cyst means it might be unruptured follicle. We need to follow it in father scans. This time after your periods we plan follicular study from day 8/ 9... |
Sir,Last few months or say around a year....In my mind think such unwanted things... They fully depressed me in all time ....I know the questions or thinking comes on my mind is unwanted or waste there is no mean in real life......in other I think as..... I correlate the all things to the nature, to the rules of nature... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You have not mentioned you are here. First, I request you not to worry regarding your current mental state of affairs. In my opinion, the given information may not be enough for a proper diagnosis. But, I think your problem is not depression, but disappointment... |
hi i had a unprotected intercourse with my wife, after 24 hrs she took i -pill and a week after we had another un protected sex but i have not ejaculated in her, she was expeting her periodes 20 day back but she is still weating for her periods we have done Three home preganancy test but all are negative is it side e... | HI, The pill acts by delaying ovulation & thus avoiding the pregnancy. The pill you have taken after your first sex must have avoided the conception that time. You say you had it again after i weeks gap You took precaution, did not ejaculate inside-Still, she has her period delayed by more than 20 days, The pregnancy... |
my sister bhagyshree is suffering from allergic asthama, acc. to my town doctors. after X-ray the impression that i have got is bronchitis with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy please tell me the treatment for this and the best ways to get cure? i have my email id YYYY@YYYY can u give me full detail about it? | Hello, Bronchitis or lung disease with bilateral Hilary lymphadenopathy is generally not associated with asthma and your sister needs a full respiratory evaluation. Chest X-Ray is not a sensitive test, so a HRCT (high resolution CT scan) will be required to see the lymph nodes in detail. There are several conditions es... |
Hi my sister is recently being diagnosed with abdominal tuberculosis. she has also started taking AKT4 since past 3 weeks however, ascites and fluid in the pleural cavity is not reducing and her SGOT and SGPT levels are also quite high. She is having severe pain on the left side of the stomach. Please suggest on this.... | Hi. With the proper AKT 4 the fluid may be regressing but is not evident so soon. By what criteria you/ one can say it is not regressing? Secondly How was the diagnosis made? If there is no response to the treatment other possibility of associated medical condition like anemia, hypoproteinemia and cancer has to be rule... |
A month back my bilirubin total count was 4.0 . I have been on carbo diet since then and Liv-52 tablets . It came to one to 1 . I have been taking dietery and stress precuation since then But it has gone up to 1.7 now . Also I feel I have indigestion issues since long . I feel I should consult a gastroento specialist. ... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. If you have high bilirubin, you need to get the complete liver panel done. Based on the liver enzyme levels only, further management can be planned. The most common cause of abnormal liver function test is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Other causes include alcohol intake, viral in... |
hi i have a small pimple like appearance on the side of shaft of my penis...i have indulged in masturbation...i am right now at the age of 20...from past 5 yrs i continued only masturbation without any sexual contact....please can you tell me the treatment for my pimple....reply soon doctor...i am very afraid of it....... | Hi, If you had no sexual contact, there is nothing to be worried about, no fear for STDS. However, if you had oral sex, then, should be tested for warts or herpes infection. Next, you are saying to keep masturbating. If you are also uncircumcised, it could be related to local infection. So, I'd suggest to |
Hi! My name is mike. I have been battling a breathing problem for about 4 yrs. it started when I rehabbed a room in a 130 year old house. My symptoms are wheezing,shortness of breath, fatigue. Basically asthma like but not diagnosed as. Over a period of 4 years I have been on advair, albuteral inhalers, different anti... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Old houses most commonly are infested with molds which may cause allergies and lung infection. But that has to be detected on X-ray and CT scan. If your x-rays are clear then it is most probably allergy that can be controlled by steroids. I suggest you undergo a complete lab work up for alle... |
hi, one year back i got anti HCV aliza test with cut off value 1.00 and patient value 104,now recently i tested my self from another laboratory with result cut off value 0.2 and patient value 0.6 .Question, 1. what is cutt off value & why cutt off value is different ,( i mean from one laboratory 1.00 and from another ... | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor The presence of anti HCV means that a person was previously infected with the CHV virus. It is the bodies response to the virus, when a person becomes infected with a virus the body makes antibodies to help fight the infection. Some of these antibodies remain and indicate a previous inf... |
I was diagnosed with c defficill after 14 days of treatment waiting for my test results but I am positive that it is negative. My question is that fisicaly I don t feel the same. Feel tired, sleepy, mussel pain, headache. Tried to research but can t find an answer. Are these effect that I have are they ever go away, co... | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, it can go away. C.difficile is infection caused by the clostridium bacteria present in the system. It occurs because of to prolong antibiotic therapy. Azithromycin antibiotics should ... |
Since couple of months I am facing issue with masturbation I get cuts though I masturbate gently once a week now a days still I see cuts under the skin and it burns ... I also found that next morning there is some white dry thing which I have to clean (not puss)... And when I feel eraction my penis leaks some transpare... | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Masturbation never causes any problem with cuts. Masturbatuon is very common phenomenon. Many people practicing it daily. It will not harm anybody in any way. In my view you are not affect... |
i feel a lump in my throat. my throat does not hurt and i have no problem drinking, eating, or breathing but i do feel tired and weak this has been going on for about a week now i feel a tightness in my neck it feels very uncomfortable and kinda scary | HI, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to have viral subclinical infection which is causing tired and weak feeling for a week, even though you have no problem Chat Doctor. The recent neck tightness lately indicates the Acid Reflux associated with viral gastritis or the ea... |
My husband is attacked in the metro, he got a punch at his nose. The doctor has treated him , but this evening he felt a terrible toothache. His dentist told him before we went to Berlin that it could be he would have to have a root canal. He made a little hole in his old crown. He also seems to have a little fever.I d... | Hello Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as for husband have toothache and fever this can be due to trauma in tooth. Don't be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and for examination and investigation Iowa X-ray of tooth. After investigation go for complete root canal treatment. Inmea... |
Hi, Yesterday I noticed a line of small red bumps on my labia . I am worried about STDs although was recently tested (neg) about 2 months ago and have not changed partners. I do shave down there, but since it s only on one side and in a linear fashion, it s odd. Also, I work out constantly and typically wear thongs and... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. I Think you are suffering from molluscan Contagious, a viral infection of skin. Which may go away on their own and are reported as lasting generally from 6 weeks to 3 months. Astringent chemicals applied to the surface of molluscan lesions to destroy successive layers o... |
am using benzoyl peroxide and doxycycline for my acne vulagris..and its workin....but i need a moisturizer for my skin since it becomes dry...after using benzoyl peroxide....and how long should i use these medication to permantaly get rid of these acne...my problem..is oily and what food should i stop eatin..becouse so... | Hello there Wong... to set some myths straight at the outset, food is Not Directly linked to acne eruptions. Also, your history of acne as it stands is insufficient to arrive at a detailed plan.to begin with, how old are you? Cosmetics used should ideally be water-based & not heavily layered on the skin. Market now has... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi,i have a 6 month old daughter who weighs 6.6kg. Two weeks ago she had tonsilitis and had amoxil prescribed for 7 days. Today i saw her tonsils when she was crying and they are both red with a white spot each. She doesnt seem to be in pain... | Hi...by what you quote I feel that your daughter might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't requir... |
i have been having elevated liver enzimes. Latest GGT 188, no physical symptoms, not a drinker, negative for hepatitis, no goldbladder, slight disconfort on my right side under the ribs. Waiting for more results. trying to decide if it is necessary to follow up with a liver specialist | Hellraiser liver enzymes like GGT may indicate liver injury. You may need investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, ultrasound of abdomen. It is good that you don't take alcohol and viral markers are negative. It is important to exclude other causes like dyslipidemia, autoimmune causes, m... |
Hello, I had a C-section about a week ago and have been having very consistent heart palpitations.. about 1 every 5 beats or so. It s a very uncomfortable feeling but my OB doc didn t seem too concerned. I was anemic during my pregnancy and then had the surgery so not sure what exactly is causing this. Should I be conc... | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.First do not panic. As you have mentioned that you had anemic condition and there was history of C section, this might have further lead to decreased hemoglobin levels. I will suggest you to get complete blood count and ... |
My husband is taking valparin chrono200 for the past one month. He is hving ca blader with bone mets under gone partial cystectomy and now chemo. He has been priscribed with valparin along with some other pain removers from the pain & paliative clinic. Is it really necessary? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Valparin throne 200 contains sodium valproate 200 mg, Valerie acid 87 mg which is a medicine to treat seizure, mania, migraine, epilepsy and related conditions. It is to be given carefully in patients with liver problems. In the first 6 months after starting treatment the liver function tests... |
Ive developed some open sore inside my mouth along my upper gums. The only new things Ive eaten are red beets roasted with olive oil & balsamic & turnips that I purchased at a farmers market. Also, I used some cheap eye shadow that make my eyes itch, but Im wondering if they could affect my gums? | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of Allergic reaction to food materials you have eaten. I advise you to take Tab.fexofenadine 10 mg twice daily, Tab.panto 40 mg, Tab.Exocet immediately for 5 days. Avoid outside foods and allergic food substances. Chat Doctor. Con... |
I really want a beard like proper bad and I ve got like the bum fluff but it just don t wanna grow any longer and I ve been told that by rubbing marijuana onto your beard area can help it grow is this true because I don t think it is and if not is there any other ways of growing my beard? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You have not given your age. Growth of beard and other body hair is purely controlled by genetics and hormones. If you have any deficiency in related hormones, naturally the hair growth will be low and thin. There are no other treatment methods except hormonal ... |
in my mri diffuse bulge with minimal compression of the thecal sac with hypertrophy of the ligamenta flava and posterior articulating facets in levels L2-3 level ,L 3-4, L 4-5 and L1-i have back surgery in 2012 and neck sugery in 2013. what can be done? | Hello dearWelcome to Chat Doctor family. I have evaluated your concern in depth.@ MRI report suggests moderate level lumbar spine compromise.@ As already operated in 2012 , if symptoms are not that severe, first opt for medicines with physiotherapy component sincerely for minimum of 3 weeks period & further management ... |
Hi. I have a lump on my neck which I informed my GP of three years ago, and after a short examination was informed it was gristle. It was painful when prodded but not so otherwise. Over the last five months it seems to have grown and put pressure on the left side of my neck, and is also a lot more painful, without touc... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears to be a chronic lymph node due to tuberculosis, or something of that sort. By irrigation, it might get infected and grow in size, causing the pain. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to get the excision and biopsy done for diagnosis... |
Hi, I am 21y/o and having this prickly heat from time to time about 7yrs and they left a number marks on my areas where they exist mostly on my back. How can I remove them? Also how can I prevent this from further happening as it happens occasionally, not everytime I m sweating. | Hiprickly heat occur due to occlusion of the sweat gland have recurrent problem, so u need to take certain care-wear loose and cotton cloths-take bath twice a day with cold water-avoid direct or indirect sun exposure-avoid using moisturizeer-use calamine lotion-dont rub or prick it as it will leave scar and mark for re... |
I work at a nursing home and a resident has cancer on thier face and it is dry blood also on his face. It has a awful bad odor, I am a housekeeper there, how do I get the odor to not be so strong? It about makes a person qant to vomit when you smell it | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is understandable that you are not able to tolerate the odor from a particular patient having a facial wound. Please wear a disposable face mask when you work close to the patient so that there is a barrier. You can also add a few Chat Doctor. You can explain to your employer and avoid sni... |
Hi My baby has a small lump on his chest. when he was born i noticed a tiny hole and when we talked to the GP he said its nothing to worry about but now there is a lump in place of the hole and soft when pressed and kinda like jelly. he is not in any pain but am concerned what does this mean | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. I see similar cases in my clinic every day. During prenatal period sometimes maternal hormones like estrogen pass in baby which causes swelling of breasts on 3 or 4th day, a white creamy liquid may also ooze from the nipples. Usually, no treatment is required. Engorged breast should not be p... |
Hi, I had an accident 10 months ago and broke my fibula and ankle, surgery was done, screw inserted in the ankle and plate in the fibula. Last X Ray showed broken ankle bone to be healed fully and fibula almost healed. Though the swelling has reduced considerably on the fibula side,but the muscles have concentrated on ... | Hello Post surgery stiffness in common you may need physiotherapy and CPM machine mobilization. Physiotherapy will help you. You may have good relief with physiotherapy like IT [Inferential therapy] and TENS[Transcutaneous electrostimulation] along with ultrasound. So if possible you can start that. Take diet rich in c... |
Hello, my name is carl and I am 18 years old. I know I am still going threw puberty because I m 5 6 and my voice still cracks. I have trouble with acne a lot but I can control it with meds. What am I doing wrong as a person? I thought puberty ended at 16. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Change in the voice is common at this age. No need to worry about that. Just be relaxed. Its wit become normal after puberty. For acne, you can take doxycycline and clindamycin. Avoid oily food and Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your questio... |
My son who will turn 5 next month has a pain in this lower left abdomen. This is not the first time he has gotten this pain. It has in the past just disappeared after a number of hours. The pain is severe enough. When he walks he turns his left knee in and slightly leans over to help ease the pain. The pain is concentr... | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question, and understand your concern your 5-year-old son has recurrent pain abdomen. This time he is having pain in left lower abdomen, and he is very walking slowly due to pain. There is pain with touch. He was started wetting since some time. All the detail you mention, it ... |
hi,i found a long bullet shape lump at my throat just beside my thyroid. i went to my gp and got a blood test. ishe said i will need to goto hospital to get an ultrasound. but ive just got a letter in asking me to goback to doctors for a scr test- im a wee bit worried. please help, a x | Hi! Thanks for your query on Chat Doctor! Well, if I were your family physician and had you presented to me with this elongate lateral neck nodule, I would like to examine the whole neck region including thyroid, regional lymph nodes, inner throat/larynx as well because I generally see following possibilities in such c... |
I currently work for a family at their home based dental lab. Their 26 year old daughter who lives at home has recently been diagnosed with psychotic depression. The doctor prescribed he latuda but she has refused to take it. I am left alone with her frequently. She is very paranoid and delusional. Am I in danger? What... | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is understandable to be concerned. It is quite possible that you may not be in any danger unless she has expressed the desire to hurt someone. If she has expressed the desire to hurt you then you need to report this to her family or doctor. If she is not willing to take her medicatio... |
My sister is suffering from allergy for last 2 years. She is 20 years old. She is having high I.G.E level 414. She took medicine like Betneso 40, Patadine, Katasma etc for last 7 months. But still she is suffering from that. The doctor is unable to find out the root cause of the allergy. She wants to stop taking the me... | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor The high IGE does suggest the presence of allergies. More specific allergy tests can be done to identify exactly what your sister is reacting to. Allergy tested can be done by skin testing or blood tests can be done to check for the response to a variety of allergens. In skin testing a small ... |
Hi I have a medical termination on 29th of August and was sent one after the foetus and placenta came out. Fr the past 3days I have been exeiencing lower back pain. The bleeding has really reduced since 2days but my concern is the lower back pain which is worse during the evening. It is really given me concern | Hi there. The back pain which you are experiencing is mainly due to spasm of the uterine muscles the pain of which is being referred to the back. It is a common phenomenon and some females experience it even in the normal course of the menstrual cycle. ........although the pain is of much lower intensity. Treatment |
Husband had gallbladder removed, was discharged and readmitted 1 day later due to excessive bleeding, almost went on dialysis, creatine level was 4. 2 years post op he has abdominal pain daily. He is a thin man yet has large belly that feels hard around both sides. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There was obviously some postoperative complication that led to such bleeding which then causes disorders of other organs in our body. He should be readmitted and CT scan sh... |
I just found out I have a mass in the upper lobe of my left lung. I have to wait till monday to hear about my next appt. I am so hoping it isnt a high stage of cancer. My dr. said the mass is 4 x 2 (just found in ct scan)I am so scared! Is this what is condisered a large mass? | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seem to suffer from -it could be NSCLC(Non-Small/ or Large Cell Lung Cancer)-mostly, as notified by your doctor. This being the most common lung cancer affecting 82% of all lung cancer afflictions. Or it could also be... |
Painful swollen upper lip and tender left nostril. It started 3 days ago but swelling appear yesterday night only. Front tooth below left nostril been root canalled years ago and is capped as well. Mild pain in this tooth and adjacent one when hit with lower jaw, very mild pain. But really swollen upper lip and tender ... | Hello and welcome. As per the history posted here it appears that you have developed an abscess in relation to teeth in the upper jaw. The present swelling could be a sign of spreading infection there. Please visit your dentist soon and get it clinically evaluated. As you are already taking antibiotics there is nothing... |
hello. my 2 n half year old son started taking dexpoten 4 ml morning n evening for 2 days with the complain of cough n cold and runny nose. last nite he had a disturbed sleep and stooped having anythg from the morning, not even milk.wht shud i do now? | Thanks for asking on Chat Doctor. Such symptoms in child Chat Doctor. Despite contains dexmethorphan which is a cough suppressant. Rather, an expectorant should be given instead. Sudden stoppage of feeding in a child is indicative of an infection, and you should take the child to a pediatrician without delay and get h... |
Hi sir.. I am having 2 month baby.i dont find sufficient milk for my baby.i am using lactare tablet 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.please let me know how many months can i use those pills.and also about the dosage and does it has any side effects. thanks in advance. | Hectare tablets can be used once or twice a day for up to 2 to 3 months. But the following measures should also be done. Tablet alone cannot increase milk production. Eat at least one serving of leafy green vegetables in a day. Include foods like ghee, pomegranate, carrots, barley, cumin seeds, garlic, apricots and oat... |
I have recently had lab work for lupus , I received lab results back with no explanation. ANA profile; ana= 24 (0-100AU/ml); ssa 8( 100 AU/ml); ssb= 6 ( 100 AU/ml); sm= 9( 100 AU/ml); RNP =22( 100 AU/ml); SCI-70 =24( 100 AU/ml); JO-1= 8 ( 100 AU/ml); DSDNA = 0( 100 AU/ml);CENT B = 3( 100 AU/ml); HISTONE = 7( 100 AU/ml)... | Hello, The test that you had was an ANA ELISA that is being done in many laboratories replacing the ANA slide test that gives you a quantitative report (i.e., positive or negative). The ANA ELISA test gives you a number for an answer and the normal range is given in brackets next to it. All these test results show that... |
sir namaste, my brother was suffering from nevine debility.he was taking oleanz(spelling not conform) from scb,cuttak .as did not get recovery he suddenly stopped this pilwithout consulting the concerned doctor.now for the past 15 days he is repeatedly telling that the neighoubrs are scolding me,they have planned to ki... | Namaste, Thanks for mentioning the symptoms nicely and the name of the Chat Doctor. It's an antipsychotic. If your brother has not responded to it, you can shift to another antipsychotic like risperidone 4\u00a0mg. From your description it clearly appears that your brother is having a psychotic disorder. This is not t... |
I was playing basketball last night and as i was running backwards my foot turned inward and i heard a crack. It hurt at the time, then it felt better and I played the rest of practice. When I got home i iced it and went to bed. When i woke up this morning it hurts so bad like 5/10. However, it is not swollen or bruise... | Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a muscle or ligament issue. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application and maintain the foot immobilized. A foot split would be helpful. If the symptoms continue, you should... |
Hello Doctors, I am a 48 year old male with 20 plus years of a heart that throws off PVCs and I have a bad Mitral Valve Prolapse. The VA Doctors want me to take a nuclear stress test- I never did it. I am scared that the VA doctors couldn t help me out if I went into sudden Card arrest. They have no qualified surgeons ... | Hello, But you should know that the probability of sudden cardiac arrest is very low, even in the case of mitral prolapse. And when a doctor sees a dangerous arrhythmia, he or she stops the tests before developing life-threatening arrhythmias. And in the worst case, even if they couldn't stop the test before it, all t... |
Hi!, I feel really silly to ask this... I get quite severe pain in my lower lungs whenever I brush my teeth, at first I thought I might be holding my breath, so I concentrate on not doing that, Ive tried sitting down too, Im not over weight and I dont have asthma, I have switched toothpaste many times.. so could it be ... | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here according to your history it doesn't seems to be allergy to toothpaste as you have changed paste many times... Here it seems musculoskeletal pain. If proper sleep posture not there while sleeping then also pain can occur. Avoid heavy exercise and weight lift if present. Take... |
Im a 20-year-old man from Thailand. Im 85 kgs in weight and 195 cms tall.Im very stressed because my semen has turned yellow since a week ago. I doubt whether this problem is related to my diet and exercise or not. Im on a diet now so I eat a lot of vegetable, mainly cabbage and legume, and I go to fitness 5 days a wee... | Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Yellow semen completely not a pathological condition but if your semen in deep yellow with foul smelling represent infection. Yellow color due to neutrophils in the semen. Causes of yellow semen Urine in the semen |
hello my mother had gallbladder surgery because her gallbladder quite working. they removed it and they sent it for path study it came back positve for cancer of gallbladder the Doctor felt it did not go through the lining of the gallbladder. He said they would do routine blood work If liver functions go up they would ... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The normal range of CA 19-9 in the blood of a healthy individual is 0-37 U/ml (Units per milliliter). CA 19-9 associated antigen levels are elevated in many patients with pancreatic cancer. However not all patients with cancer in the pancreas and gall bladder region will have elevated CA19-9... |
I had a root canal about 3 years ago and have not had a crown put on. I just notice it has turned dark near the top of the tooth. I do not have any tooth pain but the last two days have had blisters in the roof of the mouth and sore glands in my throat. Not sure this is related or if the tooth is infected or dead. ... | Whenever a root canal of a tooth is done it is always advisable to get a crown for that tooth done after finishing your root canal as prolong it without a crown can cause fracture of teeth or reinfection of teeth so get a X-ray done for your teeth again as u suggesting blackish discoloration of teeth there could be sec... |
Hi , this is Manjot, I have brown skin and I want to improve my complexion , I want to try some whitening pills to minimize melanin level in my body , do they really work ??? Is there any medicine which can make my complexion light and glowing ????? Thanks . | Thank you for query. Natural color is the best color.it is always better to have natural color than go for whiteners. Dark skin have melanin which protect you from various skin cancers. So please avoid any fairness/cosmetic creams. I do not advise use of any cosmetics for becoming fair. Cosmetics do more harm than good... |
Hello, i have a painful swollen occipital lymph node on my left side. I have had a flare up of psoriasis on my scalp, could this cause the pain and swelling in the lymph node? I am also getting a tingling from the lymph node up my scalp almost to the top of my head. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The occipital node would enlarge in response to the flare up of the psoriasis. Lymph nodes are located in different parts of the body, and they respond to inflammation and infection in these sites. Normally when the associated infection or inflammation resolves the swelling of the lymph... |
My 74 year old rhematoid arthritic father presents 7 out of 10 pain in his occipital region and dizziness in sit to stand transfers. Chest CT results indicate enlarged heart, sac of fluid in right lung. Had a 102 fever 2 days ago but is now normal. Was under antibiotics, currently taking Lyrica for pain in head, predni... | Hi, Welcome, this is Chat Doctor. Enlarged heart can be because of lots of causes. Rheumatoid arthritis can be one of them. I'll recommend you to first get a 2D Echo done to know the exact abnormality of heart which will guide the treatment ahead. He will need extra medicines for the enlarged heart. Sac of fluid around... |
Every so often i get palpatations wich im sure is obviosly the heart is this bad? also when i get these i get like a weird feeling in my neck if i stand up i feel light headed. i had a really bad one when i lived back at my mothers she called for an ambulance as she felt it and thought i was having a heart attack... be... | Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety. A possible cardiac arrhythmia cannot be excluded either. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests to investigate the possible causes |
My three year old fell off his bike while going very fast and must have crushed his groin. His testicles are very purple and red and the seedling is going down. He says they don t hurt. Anything I should watch for? Should I take him in? It was a few days ago. | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your son got injured. Let me mention that the scrotal area contains loose tissue where blood can come from the injury site (elsewhere) and accumulate. The blood gets degenerated eventually before getting absorbed and the color gets converted into bluish, pur... |
Pain in abdomen. Was resently told I have a hurnia in lower abdomen area that splits in two. Feeling a lot of pressure and lower back and Waist pain. I could not possibly be the hurnia dont think it was that big 2 months ago. Almost feels like something is in there like when your pregnant | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood that your Doctor had given you the diagnosis of Hernia. Large hernia can cause pain by pulling on the intestines and the fat curtain called Greater Momentum. It would be wise to get the corrective surgery done as advised by your Surgeon as you already have a complication o... |
I started having pain in my right hand a year ago. It became worse about six months ago and now has moved to my left hand. Extreme pain at times at the base of both thumbs. I have tried Celebrex with no relief. I need answers soon. Its starting to effect my job YYYY@YYYY | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain your arm and fingers. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. It can be due to various causes like sudden jerk to spine, due to facet arthritis, degenerative. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medi... |
my sister 28 yrs old well educated says that she hears somebody talks bad about her always some time suddely in sleep she wakes and scold very worst moreover if any tow persons were talking she think they were talking about her and fights with them she get verymuch angry and talks for 3 hrs plz give solutin | Hi, thank you for using Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern about your sister. It looks like your sister has hearing of voices as well as ideas or delusion of reference. These is the sign/symptoms of a psychotic disorder. Most possible diagnosis is schizophrenia/schizophreniform disorder according to the duratio... |
My 11 year old son has been complaining to me that he feels like he s being watched when he s trying to go to sleep. He is a very well behaved child with a very loving family, lots of friends, he s good in school. He does have ADHD but more of the attention part of it. He is very respectful, caring and loving. He is no... | Hi Madam don't think your son has any problem to be worried. It is common for this age to have such issues. Does he watch television very frequently or a long duration?does he watch any scary movies or programs? If so just bring down on them. Tell him to read nice story books or hear pleasant music before going to bed.... |
ive just had a chest xray done, the report states as follows... the cardiomediastinal contours lie within normal limits. There is what appears to be a pleural based opacity within the left mid zone which cannot be confidently identified on the lateral projection. Given the clinical history a CT examination of the ches... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your x-ray report is suggestive of smoking related lung damage. You are having COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease). So hyperinflation of lungs is likely. You are also having pleural based opacity. Lungs are surrounded by thin layers called... |
I accidentally hit my gum flap over my wisdom tooth with a sucker and then it cut it somehow it got infected and it hurts and everything hurts so bad I cant and swallow I cant do nothing till now it has spread into three or four different spots on my gums what are real red and white spots and its just so bad I dont kno... | Hi. Thanks for the query. It looks like the gum flap is inflamed due to injury caused by the sucker leading to pain. Swallowing difficulty is due to inflammation of the throat that is common in infection and inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth as this area is close to the throat. So my suggestion is to c... |
I have a rash that started in groin next to both side of testicals. It has bee growing over 5 or more months. it has grown under anto back, all the way to tailbone. Then grown up to pad, then this week over texticals, and tonight I notice red spots moving outward at belt line. pimples, rash, and horrible itching. 99 pe... | Hello, As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this |
Last year I developed an abscess in my buttcrack. It was large, hot to the touch, and full of our that finally drained out upon leaving the emergency room. I did not have a surgical procedure to drain it, Instead, the antibiotics I was given through an iv drip led to the abcess going away. My healing process was qu... | HelloThanks for the query. This is scar due to healed lesions. When abscess forms there develops swelling and this causes stretching of adjoining skin, when it heals (subsides) there develops fibrosis and from scar. When there is itching take levocetrizine 5 mg, whenever require. In my opinion this is a permanent scar,... |
My husband got a scratch at work a week or so ago. Now there is a hard size bump, his arms hot to the touch and he says it feels bruised. The wound has a milk like looking fluid coming from it with force. Now he s saying he is cold as if running a fever. I need to know either how to treat it or if this is an emergency ... | Hello, thanks for posting on Chat Doctor. According to what you have mentioned, it seems the wound must have got infected and the milk like substance is pus which has formed there and that is the reason for fever also. It means there might be abscesses cavity formed within the wound which might require examination whet... |
I am a 27 y.o. female in decent health. I have struggled with panic attacks and disorder for 12 years. I have only taken pills for it once, two years ago. My mother recently passed away and i have been having the ongoing symptoms of panic (shortness of breath, racing heart, heart feels like its going to flop out of my ... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks happen because of anxiety disorder. You are anxious about your health. That is Hyperion Chat Doctor. You are anxious about something which may or may not happen in the future. That is apprehension. You need treatm... |
Hi Doctor,My mother is complaining of Back pain in the left and also a shoulder pain of the left arm. She does not have any pressing pain the chest. But there is a pricking pain in the back. Do I need to take her immediately to the hospital? She is a hyper tension patient and has high BP normally. | DEAR FRIEND I HAVE UNDERSTOOD YOUR CONCERN, AS PER YOUR QUESTION YOU don't NEED TO TAKE HER AT HOSPITAL... PAIN IN BACK MAY BE DUE TO I'm PROPER POSTURE SO THAT SOME STRUCTURE UNDERNEATH MAY BE COMPRESSED SO YOU MAY HAVE PRICKLING TYPE OF PAIN. YOU NEED TO CORRECT POSTURE FIRST. SIT ERECT AND SUPPORTED WITH PILLOW. YOU... |
Hi..I have a friend aged 23 years with height of 510, who gets cold, cough and headaches with pain in left side of face..When I asked him he told that he has Sinusitis and it has become incurable as per his doctor..And now if he gets a sinus attack, left side of his face will be paralyzed..He will not be able to speak ... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question completely, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best way possible. As far your friends' history is suggesting, he is suffering from chronic sinusitis or recurrent sinusitis. This can be allergic or bact... |
I have chiari malformation have had 2 decompression surgeries. I also have a neck and back fusion. i always feel dizzy always in pain my whole body hurts and every joiny evrrything cracks and this is post neck fusion everything is so sensitve to touch also. lastley i am having erection problems all the time and itis em... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Spinal cord does carry nerve fibers for erection and ejaculation. So, if there are significant damage to the cervical cod, losing erection is a possibility. However, since you are getting erection (though not sustained), it could be related to psychological factors, stress, etc. A ... |
Hi Dr. Ram Choudhary.I have an upper respiratory infection-no antibiotic yet but my allergist gave me a prescription if it goes more into 6 days. It has been more than 6 days. Should I get the amoxycilin prescription today?I have had pneumonia twice in the last 4 years and I am a survivor of ovarian/uterine cancer. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. If you are not improving with Chat Doctor. Prolong URI (upper respiratory tract infection) can lead to lower respiratory tract infection (LETI - pneumonia), if not treated properly. And incidence is high in cancer patients as their i... |
For the last week my head has been hurting on right side with stabbing pains fairly frequently. 2 years ago i had malignant melanoma taken out of forearm. Throughout my entire life i have had probably 2-3 headaches. Today i woke up & my right eye was swollen enough that husband also noticed. Is this something I should ... | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you History |
Had my first nose break. I hit it pretty hard and needed stitches for a deep wound as well. A CT scan was done. Now that I am healing and the swelling has gone done, I notice that my front teeth are tender and sore. Is this part of the normal healing process? They do no feel loose. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The tenderness over the front teeth could be secondary to impact during the injury to the nose. The teeth might get hurt and lose its vitality. So consult an oral physician and get a radiograph and vitality test done to rule out the vitality and infection in the to... |
Hey there, my name is Amber and me and my boyfriend have been trying for a baby for the last few months now and nothing... I was just wondering if prenatal vitamins would help increase my chances of getting pregnant? And what are some things that I could do to increase my chance | Hello, Infertility has so many causes. The problem may be in either of you or in both. When it comes to a male person, hormonal imbalance may lead to insufficient sperms or immobile sperms. For female issues can be many. Hormonal imbalance including thyroid FISH, LH, uterus (womb) and ovaries and tubes morphology, any ... |
Hello doctor, im from burdwan,Westbengal.Im worried about my mother.she is expressing something with which we can not find any link.my mother was a patient of acute mental disorder.she had been suffering since 1994. Our grandparents admitted her in a asylum in 1995.after a year treatmnt she got well.since then she wa... | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor Shi calm consists of Trifluoperazine andTrihexyphenidyl HY Chat Doctor. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic and help in controlling psychotic symptoms. Antipsychotics take two weeks to show response and right now she is at basic dose. In that case, just wait for few more days for... |
I have what i call \"attacks\" in my upper abdomen. They usually last an hour or two and have nauseau vomitting and cold sweats with them and are very painful! Last night i has the worst one ever! They are becoming more and more frequent like every night. Last night i was in tears the pain was unbearable and was going... | Hi. Thanks for your query. The most probable cause of the pain you have explained are |
For the past 4 weeks my clitoral hood has been irritated. I used Vaseline to soothe it and also used vagisil. There are no blisters, just swelling and redness of the hood. A few weeks ago I noticed a clump white discharge but not lately. Could I possibly have a yeast infection or an allergy to a new soap? I constantly ... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and the symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having the fungal infection. As the fungus are the normal commensalism of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms whenever there is a change in the environment they will multiply and produces the... |
I was diagnosed with MS in September and in December was diagnosed with nodular sclerosis Hodgkin s Lymphoma . My mass was in the on top on the aorta . I am now taking chemo . I feel like i am having ms relapsing after chemo. My left side has numbness. I have dizziness , headaches and my balance is completely off. Afte... | Hi, you should mention full form of MS. It may be mitral stenosis or multiple sclerosis. Your symptoms may be due this disease either. Anyway lymphoma chemotherapy is not very toxic. You should mention the stage of your disease. Your cardio logical status to be checked. Do not be afraid. Take your chemo at regular inte... |
my girlfriend and i somewhat had sex this past Sunday, basically my penis entered in her vajina, well i did not ejaculate in her but i did pull out before anything happen, could she still get pregnant, also would it be a safe idea to take the plan B pill? she also said that she felt a throbbing in her vajina on her way... | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Pulled out or with Chat Doctor. If you involved in sexual activity in the middle of her cycle (D12-D18) or fertile days, then I can suggest taking Plan-B within 72 hrs to avoid minimal risk of pregnancy. Otherwise, she may NOT need to take the pill. Lastly, I suggest her to undergo home... |
my doctor has had me on metforim 1000mlg twice a day for over a year now and sugars are running around 190 to 320 he gad 5mlg of glipizide twice daily i now get sugar levels at 145 to 255 i want to ask my doctor what is the most glipizide you cantake in one day? | Hello, The treatment of diabetes contains mainly two components1. Medical therapy either oral medicine or insulin therapy.2. Lifestyle modification 3. Weight loss exercise 4. Low calories diet. But as I understand, you want to know the maximum dosage of Gliclazide is 320 in divided dosage (but rarely recommended in its... |
About a week ago I had a sharp pain that stopped me from talking and it was on the right side lower abdomen ovary, I have since started about two days ago having twinges on the right side ovary and I am 4 dpo. My cervix is closed and soft.Could you tell me what I might be looking at? | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen to know the status of your pelvic organs including the status of your appendix. In addition, I would advise you for a CBC, a urine routine/microscopic/culture sensitivity test, a stool test f... |
I have a terrible cold had been taking Alkazelter Plus Cold medicine, high anxiety over my daughters divorce announcment on Christmas and I have been constipated for two days. I went to a Walgreens clinic to get something for the cough and my blood pressure was 166/94, could the above conditions contribute to the blood... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can assure you, anxiety, stress, constipation and cold are conditions which could increase the blood pressure. Blood pressure measurement is done over a period of two to three weeks at different day times continuously, to diag... |
My 2 1/2 year old grandson has a red welt (hurts) on the inside of each foot next to the arch. Did not step on anything that we know of. My daughter took him to his pediatrician, but he didn t know what it was either. Gave him benedryl and said to watch for bruises on legs. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations... |
Hello Doctor I am under secondary infertility my doctor has started Fertomid from 2nd day and T evatone 2 mg from 9th day and asked to continue the same and a ChatDoctor Injection has been given on 13th day of the cycle, i am curious to know whether the prescription is right for the infertility. | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Yes the treatment is correct for infertility. Fatimid will help your egg to grow and mature properly. Eva tone helps endometrium become ready for implantation. Chat Doctor injection help follicle to rupture properly. One more thing you can do is you can discuss intrauterine inges... |
i have been eating rajnigandha paan masala for last 14/15 years.......in between stopped for some time.......now i am facing snoring , dryness of mouth specially in the night ...getting up in the night after 2-3 hours of sleep for urination........overall not very sound sleep....also getting breathless in short climbin... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of sleep apnea is more. Sleep apnea is due to obstruction of the air passage during sleep. It can be obstructive pathology or due to excessive fat in the neck. Since you are eating rajanigandha, possibil... |
I occasionally have a break out of severe itching on my hands, so bad that I end up rubbing them so hard that I get popeye swelled hands. I know it s a severe allergic reaction but I don t know from what. I do suffer from hay fever, grass, ragweed and pollen. Can you help me? Trex... | Hello, You need to get some blood tests done. Kindly meet your doctor and discuss this. You need to get complete blood count to see if there is eosinophilic in blood. Generally, people with hay fever have this. In that case, you will need to take tablet Genocide Forte or Betrayal or DEC 3 times a day for 15 days. Sever... |
Rash spreading all over body they dry up an leave black patches .. Dont really itch but I feel tings an then another appear at that spot.. Tried scabies meds didnt work. I had nice even tone arms now bumps all over in a Span of a month help.. Went t doctos used creams . | Hello, Thank you for posting on ChatDoctorThe condition you have described is called Satyriasis tricolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus. I would recommend you take short course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day over the white patches regularly. Use shampoo containing... |
For several months, I have gone through period of low grade fever, extreme chills, light headed. It usually lasts several days. A couple of months ago, I found I had an abnormal ct scan in June of 2012 ( i was never told this). The scan was actually done for stomach/bowels but showed abnormality with kidneys. I saw a u... | Hi Your urologists saying and findings are quite confusing. Ct scan in June 2012 showed abnormality with kidneys. Urologist after more tests indicating cysts on both kidneys with one small suspicious area, but after Cystoscopy, he found inflammation and polyps which contradicts. Yours is whether cyst with secondary inf... |
I am 5 months pregnant, and have painful carpal tunnel in both hands, they are a little swollen. I am on blood thinner lovenox since getting pregnant and wondering if I can massage my arms for comfort, I ve been told not to massage DVT, but I don t have a DVT now, I had one in my calf a year ago, and control it with me... | Yes, you can absolutely massage your arms, wrists and hands. Blood clots are much less likely to occur in your hands than your lower legs, and massaging your arms and wrists can definitely help with the swelling and pain. It may not be a bad idea for you to see a massage therapist or a physical therapist, as they can d... |
I am feeling pain in my testicle and I am afraid it might be because of masturbation. This is the series | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short |
I recently had a MBP and 3 areas were slightly abnormal. cholesterol=209 Albumin=3.4 MPV=12.9 I am 47 and recently (1 month ago) went back on BC (Sprintec) which caused my BP to raise significantly. I then started on 12.5 mg Hydrochlorothiazide. My BC was recently changed to one that does not have estrogen but my BP re... | Hello, High MPV is not concerning. I don't think that this lab finding is related to the high blood pressure values. Anyway, I recommend checking also PCR and sedimentation rate in order to investigate for possible inflammation. Regarding the high cholesterol levels, some diet modifications (low sugar and fat intake,... |
Dr, My brother is diabetic & hypertensive, His creatine level is 7 now .Can we do anything for this. In his kideny scan everything is normal except a calculus 3mm showing .Waiting for your advice.His medications r minipressXL,amaryl for pressure,statixF for cholestrol. Nebiguard, antioxidants, shelcal , insulin fo... | HelloThanks for query. Your brother who is known to have diabetes and hypertension is detected to have raised creatinine 7. Raised creatinine that he has is due to what is called as Diabetic Nephropathy and needs to be investigated further. Please consult qualified Nephrologist for clinical examination and get followin... |
Hi Dr GopiI am on Avapro to control hypertension but it is not effective on its own and my doctor has given me norvasc to take as well. However, I am frightened to take it because I feel that if I want to stop one day it will give me dangerous rebound effect. All the drugs seem to have one kind of side effect or anothe... | Hai, i appreciate your concern sir, i will advise you to control the high blood pressure in natural way. Limit the amount of sodium (salt) you take daily. Aim for less than 1,500 mg per day. Eat a heart-healthy diet. Include potassium and fiber, and Chat Doctor. Stay at a healthy body weight. (as you are in normal we... |
Hi All, I am 29 years of age and i see pain somewhere inside my stomach but i cannot locate it and decided to do a KUB and urine test. I would be really happy if i know the reason for this. Today i got my KUB report and it says the following | Good day!did the PUB mention how big is the kidney stone? Treatment would depend on the size of the kidney stone and the location. Testicular pain would be radiated pain from stones that are spontaneously passing out through the ureter and this will come out with blood clots.to prevent further stones in the kidney the ... |
Hello. My stepson and daughter in law just moved here (FL) from Columbus OH about 5 weeks ago. She is 3 months pregnant and they have a 3 year old. She is having a hard time of it. She cannot keep anything down. Everything she tries to eat now comes back up. She had this problem when she was pregnant with her now ... | His think I have understood your concern. I will suggest her small, frequent meals. Avoid fasting for more than 3 hours. Avoid deep-fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars. Cap Perform CR once a day and Tab ODEM MD half hour before each meal; this will help to get control on vomiting. Also blood TSH levels need... |
hi, i took 2 crocin and 2 paracetamol tablets, in a fit of anger, but vomited (by force) immediately afterwards. I dont know if i vomited the tablets or not ( the vomit mostly consisted of what i had for lunch and dinner the night before). Is it ok? Will I be fine? | Hi, Yes, it may reduce its effect partly. Based on the history you seem to have taken larger doses of paracetamol however within the normal therapeutic doses. Puking will help in removing the absorbed medicines from the intestine. There is nothing to worry about it, you will be alright. However, if you experience abdo... |
I am 55 have been diagnosed with aortic stenosis years ago. Recently my legs and ankles have started to swell by the end of the day, predominately my left. I have recently started having to take a deep breath when walking to my car or any long distance. Advice? My last echo showed my valve as 1.0. | you need an evaluation by a cardiologist. In congestive heart disease there is swelling of legs, ankles due to poor venous return/ordure to low cardiac output. Serum sodium, pottassium levels, serum creatinine, sgpt got are few tests done for screening. Also doctor has to see if lungs are clear and no over enlargement ... |
Hi my daughter who is 11 has had a pale face for weeks now. We even went to the beach the other day and it is still pale. She was sick with the flu about a month ago I wonder if it was from that. I just noticed her ankles look swollen too. Your thoughts would be great. Thank you! | Hello dear, I understand your concern. It seems your daughter has anemia, you should check her blood test to rule off. Swollen ankles can be signs of reactive arthritis, proteins deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis. Protagoras, tests for rheumatoid factor, ASLO, uric acid should be provided. Follow diet enriched Iron(appl... |
My husband has a broken leg and we would like a little more information. The Dr. said he had a vague linear lucency involving the posterior lateral aspect of the tibial metaphysis. We would like to know what this means in layman terms and what is the best way to treat this injury? | Hello, Although you have not mentioned your husbands age and how he got the injury, what I can infer from your description is that he may have an insufficiency fracture of tibial metaphysics. Now, in plain laymen words, it means a fracture which occurs spontaneously or with little injury when the bone has become weak d... |
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