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My infectious disease Dr. says I have fish tank granuloma. I have been taking the 2 antibiotics she prescribed for 10 days. I don t notice any difference yet. My finger, right pinkie, is still painful to move as well as numbness in thumb, index, and middle fingers. The right side of palm is also affected. How long till... | Hello. Fish tank granulomas are causes mycobacterium maximum. It needs fairly long antibiotic treatment course. Duration varies from 3 months to 6 months. Depending on clinical severity and symptoms sometimes course may extend up to 18 months even. So don't worry about not getting your symptoms reduced in 10 days after... |
I am a 61 year old, white female. I weigh 165 at 5 2 . I ve had a full hysteretomy. My dad died of a stroke. I ve had no heart or stoke events. My sugar is normal. My cholesterol # are | Hi, Looking at your case, a 61-year-old female, having a family history of stroke, with a computed Body mass index of about 30, which classifies you as obese, but with no known history heart disease or stroke, and on menopause I presume. There is still a risk for atherosclerotic disease including stroke, heart disease,... |
Hello, Im 22 y/o, height 165, weight 65 kg. I was travelling home for about 30 hours in a minibus and now have a horrible stomach pain that keeps me from sleep even. It has happened once before 2 years ago and it went away in about 4 days. Please help, I cant stand it, its so awfully painful. It hurts in a lower part o... | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. It looks like intestinal obstruction / renal calculus (kidney stones) which might have passed as the stone passed away.2. It can be gall bladder stone which is causing such pain on obstruction.3. For all above symptoms above suspicions I have mentioned ca be ruled out by having an Ultrasound ... |
hello doctor,I have 5 month old boy baby from last 3 days he is suffering with little wet cough and running nose.for this he is on cefixime 8mg/kg/day oral suspension and now from last 2 days he pass the watery stool and today he is passing loose watery stool with green color | HIIT seems your child has VIRAL diarrhea following a respiratory illness. It's common at this age. Green poops are due to reduced transit time of gut in diarrhea. I would recommend an ORS properly constituted, probiotic (Eco norm or sporadic) and a zinc supplement for treatment. There is no need for antibiotics.they ma... |
Hi,I am 31 yrs and I have pcos for the past 3yrs and Im trying to get pregnant, my gynae has prescribed me primolut 5mg for 21 days 1 twice daily. I would like to know how long after will I have my first period and will this help for me to get pregant also will the pills make me gain weight. I weigh 150lbs. Thank you | Since you complete the 21 days tablets you get your period within a week. Primal tablet does not help you to get pregnant. Your doctor must have prescribed it to regularize your periods. In some women these pills cause slight increase in weight. What is your BMI? You did not mention your height for me to calculate. Fir... |
yes pleaseiv had broken / abcess teeth since fourteen early fifteen now im twenty three and tooth decay has spread progressively facial swelling and jaw pains have have also been an issue and I always dealt with it my self impoverished family nother story nother time as I say but all ways self medicated scalpels or su... | Hi, After going through the entire description, I am of the opinion that the cause for your pain is infection. A tooth abscess won't resolve without treatment. Even if the abscess disperses, bursts or Chat Doctor. Antibiotics kill the germs responsible for tooth abscesses, helping the body to repair the tooth and bone... |
I am 23 weeks pregant am trying to sleep in te afternoon but i am not able to sleep in my 1st pregancy i had nice wormiting and get tired and use to sleep but now am not able to rest when my daughter sleeps bcoz that is the best time to take rest so bcoz whole day i spend the time with her and tired so tell me which wa... | HI, I understand your concern. To have at least 8 hours good sleep is essential in pregnancy. Their are two ways how you can manage and have sleep - Try to change sleeping cycle of your little daughter. Keep her busy with different activities in afternoon. So that she sleeps well in night. In the night, put the light... |
hi .my name is omar i am 20 years old my height is 176 cm and my weight is 74 kilograms . i have a problem with my lower jow i feel like it is crackling in many times during eating or yawning .somtimes i feel like it is not fit in its place when i sleep on any side of my face or even when i am just sitting doing nothi... | Reading your query it seems u might be suffering from Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The cause of TMD is not clear, but symptoms arise from problems with the muscles of the jaw or with the parts of the joint itself. Injury to the jaw, temporomandibular joint, or muscles of the head and neck -- such as from a heavy ... |
i had may medication to treat uti infection with ciprofloxacin,500mg 2xaday for 7 days...repeat urinalysis but still blood+1leuco+2pus cell5-10..diagnoze again for untreated uti..and bilateral caliectasis..i wonder they gave me again the same med for the same infection ciprofloxacin..would it work if i take again the s... | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It depends on the interval between the two attacks. If the current UTI is just the continuation of the previous one(i.e.persistent symptoms with treatment), it is better to do urine culture and sensitivity test before continuing the same medicine. If your previous UTI responded to cipr... |
What would cause pain in the armpits? Doesn t seem to be any swelling. I also often have pain high on the left side of my chest, not my heart, sometimes pain on the left side of my neck, again no swelling that I can tell. On days when the chest pain is worse I usually have a headache on the left side. Normal EKG in Nov... | Hi, There are many causes for armpit pain. But if there is no swelling or no history of any injury along with pain at side of neck then it indicates towards a pulled pectoral muscle. You may have strained your pectorals while lifting something or doing any thing for extended period of time without stretched arm. So I w... |
My neck shoulder and hand pain have become severe. I have started waking at night with one or both of my arms numb. Now my left side of my tongue and left side of lip a day jaw have started tingling. I can t find a comfortable position ever. TheMRI cervical c3-c4 2MM retrolisthesis of c3 with respect to c4. Mild disk b... | Hi, Thanks for your query. Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is tingling numbness and pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic like pregabalin and methylcobalamin medication can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to ... |
have been given a recipe for natural help with high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythm wich includes ginger garlic honey lemon and apple cider vineger. however no measurements of each were given. will this help and what amounts of each are neccesary? | The recipe for making this can be found on the following sidestep |
When i am running after about 2 miles my right thigh feels heavy. I have to stop and either walk or stop. It stops after about 5 minutes but starts again when i start to run. Its like i have to tell it to lift. It doesn t hurt just gets really heavy and it s only the right one. I am 53 femal | Dear patient Your right thigh muscles are getting fatigue easily and reason for that might be arterial stenosis. This leads to decreased blood supply to working muscles especially when they are exercising and has increased demand for blood and oxygen as per your description. When you take rest demand for blood is reduc... |
Im having extrasystols for over 5-6 years and usually in the afternoon.It lasts 2 to 3 hours and it goes away just like that. I dont take any heart medicatons, IM 49 years old. I am on a hormonal therapy, im taking anti-baby pills in order to regulate my menstrual cycle. I want to know whether the extrasystols signify ... | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry. I'll try to explain you something and give you my opinion. This extra systolic beats has to do with a rhythm issue. There are some electrical impulses that generates from parts of the heart dif... |
Hi, My 16 yo daughter has been complaining of overall itching for several days, and has today found an almond sized painless lump on her shin, about 3 inches below her knee. She is terrified she has cancer, despite my reassurances. I told her we would take her to our GP if it hasn t reduced in a week s time. Do you hav... | Hi, Dear,Good afternoon. Thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor online-clinic. I studied your query in-depth. I can understand your concerns.-In my opinion the shin lump is mostly a-Urticaria and NOT A CANCER-for SURE.-Advise-I would advise you to-consult an ER Physician who would fix this lump with proper medications,... |
my last period was on the 25 of feburary. me and my boyfriiend had intercourse unprotected on the 13 of this month, sa couple of days after that i have been urinating like every 20 mintues it seems like i have pee alot but as soon as i sit i pee and only a little bit come comes out. in middle of the night this happens ... | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Your symptoms more corresponding to cystitis - with frequent urination.2. Pregnancy can not be ruled out as there are good possibilities since they are ovulation days.3. Low back pain can be radiation pains of bladder infection. Or back itself. 4. Chat Doctor. 5. Do back pain exercise for pai... |
I was running on my street, and I went over from the street up to the curb/grass and my left ankle bent in. I finished my run because it wasn t hurting so much. But later it started hurting again when I put pressure on it and it hurt when I tried to twist it. It hurts on the left side of my foot more than my right side... | Ankle sprain is partial injury to ligaments around ankle joint. It takes 2-3 weeks to heal. Rest, icing, limb elevation over pillow for one week and local application of non-irritant analgesic gel and anti-inflammatory analgesics such as ibuprofen for another 2-3 weeks, will be helpful to decrease pain and swelling. If... |
Hi, I am male 31 year old, just married. I used to have an excellent erection earlier but now a days I am unable to get the same. I consulted a urologist and he asked me whether i am getting erection in the morning, since I am getting erction in night & Morning, he told this is just Psychological problem. I am afraid o... | Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your medical questions and concerns am sorry to hear that you are having problems with keeping erections. This is a very common problem and one that men face when they get stressed. The stress could be both positive or negative. In your case I would venture to guess just being mar... |
Hello my name is Jeanne Im 40 years old. Im struggling desperately in my life with what I diagnose as ADD. Im looking for a psychologist or psychiatrist to help me. My primary doctor and also obgyn do not specialize in this area.Do u know which Can diagnose me? Who do I see for this treatment? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You are correct. Correct Diagnosis about your mental disorder is the first step towards early cure. You may approach either a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist. In my opinion, it should be clinical psychologist first, because, most of the time, ADD can be... |
Hi I was wondering if you might be able to provide a little insight as to why I would have random hiccups, daily, its pretty frequent but usually are only like 2 at a time, every hour or so I find myself hiccuping again, I just want to see if this is any symptom to something that is possibly more serious. | Hi, Good Evening. Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied it in depth and I understood your health concerns.-Cause -for Random Hiccups-1-This indicates something irritating to the diaphragm from respiratory box or from abdominal box and is a grave sign if it occurs in terminally ill patients-indicating high urea... |
HI there, I had a miscarriage in December (my 1st pregnancy) and following various test was diagnosed with positive heterozygous MTHFR gene mutation c677T. When I found out I was pregnant (at 3 weeks) my doctor put me on innohep which I am now doing. He has now recommend I start taking Cyclacur (Estrogen) and Ultragest... | Hi, Chat Doctor. I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Sorry to hear about your previous miscarriage. I'd the reason for the same was gene mutation, you need to ta... |
Hi. Ive had problems with my nerves on the right side of my body for about 4 years now... never seen a dr. about it though. I think i hyper extended it back then. Its from my head to my foot literally. Now i feel the difference between, when i put my body weight on the left side of my body and then on the right side. E... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Exact diagnosis can be made only after clinical examination. In the area you have described, there is no nerve problem that can give rise to pain on one full side of body (head to foot). But as I said, an examination by a doctor would sort that out. Nerve pain can be treated with m... |
hey, im just enquiring because i have this rather bad aching pain in my lower right back about the same height as the top of my hip bone, it feels a little deep. Have had it for a while now. I do not wear bad platformed shoes or do any heavy lifting and its only limited to my right side. Is this a kidney issue? Im 19 y... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think you are suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac). Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get her vitamin D checked. If it is low then vitamin D supplementation (weekly with milk) can be tak... |
I am having severe stabbing pains in my upper back, lungs, which I also feel in the middle of my chest. When the pain comes, it takes my breath away. I have had this since last night. It does not matter if I am moving or sitting still, it comes and goes. I do not know what this may be. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac pain in your case because your chest pain is severe and sudden in onset. 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.... |
I have COPD and recent cold weather has exacerbated that condition. It often causes some constriction in the chest. But this upper chest discomfort is unusual. I ve no history of heart disease but I am 75, if that matters. Should I go to the emergency room, just to be sure? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease) is chronic, progressive disease of lungs. We can not cure it, but we can halt the progression and prevent exacerbation. Treatment of COPD consists of following four modalities. Simultaneous application of all four is must for better t... |
yes my lower right side hurts feels like a cramp but i dont know it by my hip bobe what could it be i cant lift anything or cant hardly move its kind of like cramping and it feels like it has something to do with my right nut but cant tell i dont know | Hello are having right side cramp in lower part (pain is severe as you can't move or pick up anything), this pain may be due to these possibilities, these include.1Appendicular lump (mild swelling in the right qua Chat Doctor. Diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound scan and physical examination by a surgeon (also by... |
Hi. I am uncircumcised, and recently the skin on the head of my Penis started to swell like a balloon. The urethra opening stings a bit also. But I feel no pain when I urinate, or otherwise pain in general. What could this be, and what over-the-counter medicine can I buy? | Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear that you are having swelling of the foreskin. This swelling is an infection of the foreskin. This is called Atlantis. I would initially recommend good cleaning of the foreskin and trial of an antifungal cream. I recommend you seek medical attention for treatment if the... |
hi i m 90 year old man. my one kdiney is already removed on a/c of cancer abour 7yrs back. Recently I saw a slight yellowish color in my urine. did a urine routine test today. my result shows 2 results which are not normal. i.e RBCs 6-8hpf and sugar 1% . pls advice | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your concern. Your urine test shows, abnormal blood and sugar levels. As you had cancer in the removed kidney, you must get a ACTIVE scan. This is to know if, there's recurrence of tumor in other kidney or bladder. You should also get tests like, FBS,PP... |
Hey doc, For the past three years I have believed I have symptoms of ADD. The only thing is my dad doesn t believe me. I have tried vyvanse 70 mg from a friend around 4 times and it seems to really help me in school. I have trouble staying focused and staying on track while reading. When I took vyvanse, all these probl... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that self-medication and diagnosis can be dangerous. You suspect that you have ADD. But you just have suspicion. You are no psychologist or psychiatrist to have a proper diagnosis. Please understand, even doctors... |
Hi it started out as jock itch, then soread down my inner thigh. Week later its spread to my stomach, back, armpits, few spots on my neck and itch real bad and swell up into whelps as I scratch them. Its all around my groin, not on genitals, mainly around my hips and stomach and lower back. ER dr said it looked like a ... | Hi, I am quite empathetic to your skin problems and can make out that you are really stressed with the situation. After reading your history I can make out the best possibility of Fungal infection of the area. Do not pinch, pop or scratch the area. Keep the area Chat Doctor. Change the undergarments two time a day. DO... |
Had pain in lower back when I sit. Or bend over after ice for weeks thought might be kidney,so had my doctor run urine test,he found large amount of microscopic blood Went back 2 weeks later,same result Sent to urologist, found same under scope. So urologist did a scope,bladder is fine, He said I had leakage,which I do... | Hello, I have studied your case. Your flank and back pain can be due to muscle strain or renal calculi. You may need x-ray and Ultrasonography. And also check your it B12 and it D3 level. Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain. You can do yoga exercises and focus on spine extension exercises. Y... |
I have a massive puss filled lump behind my ear which i have burst but it is now spreading up my ear and is very sore.Its been there atleast 4wks this time. Im a 30 yr old female and get the odd pimple but thats about all.i have an acne cream but this aint acne its like a massive puss filled pocket that if i play aroun... | Thanks for sharing your problem here on this forum. You have lump behind your ear full of pus whicChatDoctores again and again. This is an abscess. .but it's not due to skin infection only ... If it comes again, and again it means it comes from deep tissue. .mastoid lies just behind the ear when there is chronic infect... |
Hi Doc, my dad is 59, we just got to know he has a 4cm tumor in his left kidney. We havent started the treatment yet and he is diabetic too...he is non vegetarian, can he continue the normal diet? if not plz suggest what kind of diet he should follow? | Hello sir, and thank you for posting your query here. I'm here to help you out. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I being a surgeon, we encounter so many such cases. I read your question completely and have understood it well enough. Frankly speaking, he can continue his normal diet as he's taking all these days. Please note the... |
My husband had emergency gallbladder surgery last June however they could not retrieve completely he had continued complications and had to have another emergency surgery in Sept since then he cant stay out of the bathroom and has stomach distention that is pretty severe and is extremely hard.And now 2 days ago some ki... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. If there is no pain and redness around it then you don't have to be worried.l usually through belly button we place laparoscope and there could be small wound infection or wound complications. But it should subside soon. If there is plus secretion or redness with pai... |
I have weird back pain, low back, flank area, that kind of seizes up when I go from sitting to standing mostly. It also hurts when I sit in a certain position or move in a certain way. Just grabs me. It s not constant, but when it happens, I cannot move. I m paralyzed momentarily. MRI shows 1.4x0.9 cm hemangioma in l2 ... | Dear patient Hematoma are usually asymptomatic and are incidental findings. They do not cause back pain. But a size like yours may be a reason for your back pain. Hematoma are related and found in many parts of body. Nowadays safe treatment is available for them without side effects. Best of them is feeding artery occ... |
I am a 55 year old female. Dont take many meds except allergy meds. Have a pain in my front throat tightness in my chest and slight pain in my abdomen. Slightly short of breath. Pain in my chest feels like a squeezing.took an asprin & it feels a little better. Could this be my heart | Hi. Your concerns are right. The Chest Pain related to heart disease presents as tightness around chest, can occur in upper part of abdomen and can radiate to throat as well. If such a patient comes to my Clinic, i will get his/her ECG done. I will check Blood Pressures & Blood Sugars. I will order Lipid Profile, Cardi... |
I have a friend who has a bubble under his knee cap from the time when he was playing soccer a lot. It doesn t hurt for him now, but I want to know if this can become worse by itself if he doesn t do much sports, or he is good as long as he doesn t strain his knees. | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your friend see to be related to bursitis. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. A bursa is a small sac of fluid that cushions the knee and helps it move easily. In case of bursitis it is recommended physical therapy and moderate exercise.... |
I just got over a really bad sinus infection which spread to a middle ear infection ending with a ruptured eardrum. I saw my family doctor yesterday she said I have a lot od build up still left in my ear and to give it 2 more weeks if its not out she will send me to a ENT doc. As of now I am finished antibiotics but st... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for asking a question to Chat Doctor. F. You got sinus infection, spread to middle ear infection, and rupture of ear Chat Doctor. Your family doctor told still there is infection, if not cleared in 15 days you have to see the ENT specialist. You have finished 15 days. Now you... |
Hi, I m 27 years of age. Last few weeks i have been having a dull aching pain in my left arm and pins and needles i my left hand. No chest pain but do have pain in the centre of my back, between my shoulder blades. Can you explain to me what this pain may be as im concerned? Thank you | Hello have read your query. Pain can be due to cervical nerve compression. This may lead to articular pain. I will advise you MRI spine. Neurotrophic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. I hope I have answered your questi... |
I have an acoustic neuroma . It was found in 2002. I had the lazer treatement at the Chicago Institute of Neurology . They said it came on quickly, and I had to watch it. I haven t had any problems since this year. I am in perfect health. I am 49, 127 pounds, workout, college graduate. I fell in July. I don t remember ... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Meclizine is the symptomatic treatment for dizziness. There are a few issues here, which need to be resolved |
im 18 years old, im 5\"9, about 75 kilos.im writing because i have taken a lot of online aspergers tests and i always seem to score highly on them like 170/200. I think it runs in my family because my cousin has been disgnosed with autism since a very young age and also my aunty aswell. i know you cant believe online ... | I'm glad that you understand that online tests are not authentic. Many times we believe the things we want to believe and ignore the facts. For instance, I would want to believe that I did not score well in an exam because the paper was tough and not because I did not study. Similarly, maybe you're depending on the inf... |
Hi, When lyin on my stomach just before after playing a round of golf, i got 3 heart pupatations within 5 mintues, almost like gas in my stomach but it happens then i feel my heart beats harder after each one then settles down. happens more lying on my stomach, is this normal | Dear-thanks for using our service. I read your question with care and want to advise you to consult with your primary care physician about this problem that you are having with palpitations. I don't know your age, but it is important to have a basic evaluation with a 24 hour holder to be able to identify what type of a... |
My husband got down with fhigh ever (102 d) from last 3-4 days.he is feeling acute pain in his legs and joints. Now the rashes also apperars on his body and face, although the fever got down.doctor has doubt abt dengu, but i am going through the symptoms of dengu and Chikungunya, which are almost alike.plz suggest test... | Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. As I understand your symptom are suggestive of some viral illness. Yo DNT need to worry as this kind of manifestation are seen in May viral illness. To rule out Dengue Blood test are available you can go for Dengue NS-1 antigen and IGM antibody testing. Chikungunya can be r... |
I am getting a tingling sensation in the top right side of my head, it only happens when IM laying down or waking up in the morning. I m now getting a fluttering feeling like a tapping on the back right side of my head. I no longer like having sex because after a orgasm it feels like someone is squeezing my brain. I ma... | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to tension type headache or post-coital headache. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical check up. A brain MRI would help exclude possible intracranial lesions that may mimic these symp... |
I have bumps along the top of my but crack and they itch. It s more than one and ive had this for about 2 weeks and counting I scratchd so hard to the point the bumps would or whatever it is started bleeding. Now it looks like i have a ring worm or something on my ass crack. I have blistering type of liquid on my crack... | Hi. Read your history and understood your problem. In my opinion, this is a condition of dermatitis in the interglacial region. The exact cause of this condition is not known, but this is treatable and can be cured. It usually starts as an itch, particularly n summer season. This is probable due to inability to clean u... |
Sir, i am asking for my wife age is 38 , she is having problem in kidneys,{ Right lower and upper non obstructive intra calyceal calculi of size 12.9mm 6.6mm, Left upper and mid pole non obstructive intra calyceal calculi of size 12.8,6.3mm} can you say whats the best solution for that , what are the steps we want to t... | HelloThanks for query. Your wife has been detected to have non obstructing stones in her both the kidneys. Though the stones are non obstruction in nature at present if left untreated they are every possibility of these stones being obstructive in nature and moreover there is risk of these stones damaging the kidneys. ... |
i had oral sex with my boyfriend and i made him cum but he mistakenly wiped his hand and got cum on it and then fingered me. he said he wiped it off but i don t think he got it all off. anyway i think i might be pregnant because i ve been feeling like i have to throw up and dizzy and just really tired. its been four da... | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion there are very rare chances of pregnancy in your case. There are chances of pregnancy when semen is ejaculated inside or over the vagina during the fertile period. Just little stain of cum on fingers is very, very rare to cause pregnancy. The first sign of pregnancy ... |
A few days ago I found a small, hard lump behind my ear. It was painless unless I pressed on it. I guess it grew smaller, or deflated or something, because the bump isnt there anymore. However the spot where it was is numb. What is this?? When will I have feeling in that spot again? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have reactive lymph node enlargement due to some infection. So it increases in size at time of infection and gradually subside. If it recurs then you should take a course of antibiotics. If it does not respond to treatment then biopsy dia... |
Hi, My name is AAAAA and I am 50 years old. In 2006 I was treated for Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma . That treatment consisted of Infusion Chemo with 5 Fu, Minomyacin and Cisplatin. I also had 9 weeks of External Beam Radiation. I am 7 years cancer free, which allows me to say that I am cured. Though a major side effect... | Hi, peripheral neuropathy is a side effect of cisplatin, but also associated with systemic disease like diabetes, autoimmune disease. Your ESR report should be mentioned. Thyroid profile and blood sugar report also to be mentioned. If you have any sensory or motor deficit then proper level to found out and MRI can be d... |
I am 69 female Am Type 1 diabetic and have a 25 year history of thyroid nodules. Had 2 negative biopsies and am carefully watched by an endocrinologist. One plus year ago I was diagnosed with ahashimotos and am on Levoxyl Anyway I have multiple issues but would like some suggestions about the best way to help myself wi... | Hello, I would like to tell you since both your disease are autoimmune thus there are lot more chances of you to have more chances of other problems which are autoimmune so in order to reduce your weight you required to follow few things # Take a diet rich in iodine, zinc, and selenium, for example, you can start takin... |
I am currently being treated for carcinoid which started in my colon with mets to liver. On the last MRI there appeared a 1.3cm nodule on the upper portion of the pancreas. Although it has not grown within 6mo. would you recommend an ERCP to evaluate/biopsy or keep it on the watchlist ? It s possible to do an octreotid... | Good morning Sorry to hear about your ill health would definitely not put you to ERCPInfact, I would like to perform EUS and FNAC of the nodule detected on MRI scan. This would clinch the diagnosis. Octreotide scan would highly suggest an endocrine tumor but cannot confirm ITECH is usually used to evaluate and/ or bile... |
Hi, I am Pratik 31yr old male from India. I have Acute ITP. The first time occured in 2007 and I took Prednisone for 6 months. The counts remained normal for 3 years and recently I had a re-episode of ITP. Within 3 days of hospitalisation and Prednisone (Methyl) given thru glucose transfusion the count came to Normal. ... | Hi Ratio, ITP, especially in adults can have a chronic course, sometimes persistent, and a recurring course with varying frequencies in others. The steroids have to slowly tapered and stopped, and later you have regularly monitored your platelet count to watch for recurrence. However, don't get paranoid and a platelet ... |
Hi I am 45 years old and had a partial hysterectomy 18 years ago. I started bleeding clots 2 weeks ago and pain increased significantly in lower left pelvis that comes and goes. I have difficulty voiding sometimes not always. So I went to the dr. this week thinking I had a UTI infection. My tests said no UTI or blad... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have family history of ovarian cancer. Symptoms of ovarian cancer are abdominal pain, mass in abdomen and other non-specific symptoms. You should go for CA125 test. It is marker of ovarian cancer. So if it is high you should go for further... |
I just need advice and I apologize if I waste your time for such a question that a friend or family could probably answer. But how can I get over a past relationship? How do I get over it and stop thinking about it mostly every day? It s like I can t let go and it s upsetting. I got out of a serious relationship last s... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Relationship problems are such. These relationship problems are life separation anxiety and grief. Somehow something we love is leaving us. Naturally there will be some trouble to adjust with the new situation. Accepting the fact is difficult and pushing the th... |
Dear Sir, i have problem that i am married since 1 year but we hav nt any baby so i consult my doctor he said to take seamon test which reveal that my 35% supremos were active. Dr advised me clomid 50 mg for two weeks once in a day but still we have same problem. kindly advise Regards HR | HelloYour semen analysis suggests low sperm motility. Normally sperm motility should be at least 55 %. Your findings suggest 35% motility. Besides clinical assessment you need investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, colour Doppler of scrotum, hormone assay. You have been prescribed right medicines by ... |
Hi I smoke meth everyday my wisdom tooth was busy coming out and the past few days the side cheek started swelling now I have a swollen lump on the inside upper left side of my cheek close to my back mowler opening my mouth is pain! Hoe can I cure this | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query painful lump like swelling on left cheek this can be due to partially erupted wisdom teeth due to deposition of food debris and infection due to presence of periodontal flap condition known as Peritonitis. For this I will you to do warm saline rinses 2 - 3 times a ... |
Hi. I walked into a slider glass door Thursday night and hit my head pretty hard. I thought it was open and it was not. I got a nice egg on it but no other symptoms. It hurt obviously. Today I noticed a little darkening by my eye lid. Is that common 5 days later? | Darkening of the eyelid following an injury or trauma to the head or forehead area is called as black eye. Black eyes are the result of blunt injuries that cause bleeding beneath the thin eyelid skin, producing the characteristic black and blue discoloration. Most of the time may be nothing to worry about and might dis... |
I have been using Montek-LC antibotic for last 3 months once a day but I have no improvement on my cough , the cough will settle if I am taking the tablet but if i stop taking it the cougChatDoctores back, i went to the doctor and he changed my medicine to doxycycline 100mg | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Monteagle is not an antibiotic. It contains medication to help with allergies by reducing the release of chemicals in the body that cause an allergic response. The most common cause of chronic cough is post nasal Chat Doctor. The other common causes are asthma and gastroesophageal refl... |
Just 4 days ago I realised that there were 2 projections in the right armpit. By yesterday it became 4. I am a male of 28 years and of Indian origin. now these projections are painul if i try to press them otherwise they are not painful but the feeling that they are there remains always. Please guide me. | Hi, I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns. In My opinion you have - multiple unripe boils due to armpit infection infecting hair follicles which if not treated would develop in today Chat Doctor. Treatment to clear them-Consult ER Surgeon.-Take Of lox 200 for 5 days with Tb NSAIDs - keep armpit dis... |
I started smoking about a month ago but I only smoke maybe two packs a week. Recently my chest feels tight and I cant take a good deep breath without pain. Ive cut down because Im trying to quit. Is this normal? Will my breathing return to normal or is that the new normal? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, cigarette smoking is the cause for your symptoms. Cigarette smoke actually causes irritation, inflammation in the airways. These cause edema and mucus production. So congestion is due to edema. It also causes broncho... |
Dont know where to start; have had burgers for 20 years, lost my toes (both feet) and have went on. Just got the infor that Im on stage 4 (something esophageal cancer) and I have been to the VA where all the long, short & mediam coat drs are fighting over me. I opted to stop chemo and Ill start here. Can you give me ... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have esophagus cancer. It is stage 4 cancer. Surgery is not useful in this stage. So treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. But it will not cure the disease. It just works as palliative therapy. Despite all treatment prognosis r... |
Hello, two of my teeth hurt every time I bite down on food. Its a sharp pain and doesnt last long. I examined them in a mirror and I found a hole in the top, the hole isnt black it looks empty almost and is just open. Theres just a small hole. Is it a cavity? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The sharp pain in the tooth could be secondary to tooth infection. Consult an oral physician and take a radiograph to rule out the infection. If it is tooth infection You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole... |
hello doctor.... its been 2 years now and i have had some problems breathing. when i breath i hear a strange noise in my throat like i have asthma and when i cough my chest burns a lot. i have seen different doctors and they have given me some medicines because they thought of bronchitis but i dont feel any better. i h... | Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. The lungs and the visceral pleura are devoid of pain fibers. The parietal pleura, chest wall, central air-ways and mediastinal structures have pain fibers and may be the source of respiratory pain. Traumatic can cause a central soreness/chest burns (retroste... |
hi, i have a ball ache in my right ball, and have had on and off head aches for the last couple of weeks! Could there be any relation? The ball ache has increased in the last couple of days! I have queried photos of std but cannot find anything similarities so far thankfully? | Hello, Both are may be different conditions. No correlation between the both. For testicular pain get it done ultrasound scrotum to know the cause. For headache you may use tablet tramadol with paracetamol twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat y... |
I landed on my lower back about 6 Days ago on a very hard floor. At first It hurted alot, i could barely breathe and i lied down compeletely still to wait the pain out. Then about an half an hour later, I started sweating and I got one extremely big headache. Now 6 days have passed and my back still hurts. I cant run ... | Hello, Welcome at Chat Doctor. I have read complete details of your question. It looks from your details that you had a history of fall & having pain at your back & head. If this pain is still persisting & of severe nature then this can be a fracture. You should not ignore & should have an x-ray of concerned part. Till... |
I would like to know how are nerves distributed in the prostate gland. The reason I would like to know is I want to find out in a photo-selective vaporization of the prostate (green light PVP) to treat BPH how easy will the laser beam damage the nerves and may or may not cause incontinence and retrograde ejeculation. | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Nerves in the prostate gland are just outside the capsule of the prostate. PVP will not affect the nerves of the prostate and will not cause incontinence as long as the sphincter is not damaged during the procedure which is 99% of the time? Almost all BPH treatment f... |
My 16 year old daugher was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension 3 months ago after a really bad chest infection that was eventually diagnosed as pneumonia. They also found her sinuses were all inflamed and put her on a nose inhaler and tablets that are taking for mild asthma. She was also put on seretide to inhale a... | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query for your daughter in details .* The nose bleed seems in relation with side effect of steroid possibly, which has to be discussed with your doctor.* Treatment part consists of antibiotics of proper group, molecules for keeping bronchi open along with l... |
I am 53 old. I am taking Eptoin medicine from the age of 12 . Presetly taking 3 tables a day in night. In between 15 to 27 there was no attack and was also not using medicine. whevn I was 28 i again suffered with attack and was advised to take medicine. after taking medicine for fivee years I stopped medicine as per ad... | Hello, The tests to know the current level of your mind (memory etc.) are available with the doctors (neurologists & psychiatrists). You can visit one of them, and they can assess you for those functions of brain. It is difficult to say whether the memory problems are due to Option or due to routine aging in your case.... |
My dentist recently did a wisdom tooth extraction of lower impacted molars. Sutures are good, no possibility of dry socket. He saw me today at the golf course (he is one of my members) and my left lower jaw is still swollen. Feels like a tight area of tissue in my lower jaw/cheek, about golf ball sized. He says that it... | Hi and welcome, Entrapment of air in the extraction socket is a rare condition, because after extraction of wisdom tooth the socket is curetted to remove all the irritants and compressed which helps in clot formation and faster healing. Though we can expect air embolus to be formed in the jaw bone which leads to pain o... |
My chest xray showed mild unfolding of the thoracic aorta. As I get angina could this condition lead to a heart attack? Also there is a partial eventration of the hemidiaphragm. I am breathless get asthma and severe pain in my ribs? Could this be the cause of this? Thanks Catherine | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Unfolding of aorta is normal anatomical variant. So no need to worry about this. This is not a cause for heart attack. Partial event ration of diaphragm can not cause breathlessness and severe rib pain. But uncontrolled asthma can cau... |
i went to the hopital because i thought i had a uti but i had no infection or bacteria found on my urine analysis so the doc said maybe it was a kidney stone but i had x rays taken and my kidneys seem to be find but i have been dignosed with hemautria or something like that do you tink i might have bladder cancer? | HelloThanks for query. In view of the normal urinalysis and negative finding for stone in the kidney on X-ray the cause of hematuria needs to be investigated. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine culture.2) Ultrasound scanning o... |
I broke my fibula bone all the way thru. It s been 5 months and I still have bruising and swelling going on. The worst part is the pain that shoots up my leg from the foot. It became unbearable. My general doc said to go to er and get checked for blood clots. None found. My heel went numb every night for awhile and par... | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. It seems you have got common perineal nerve injury due to fracture of fibula. As there is numbness kindly get EMG/NCS to get the status of nerve firing and then visit to neurosurgeon. Meanwhile, you can take gabapentin 150\u00a0mg BD,painkiller SOS.I hope you... |
Hi, about 3 weeks ago i started getting really constipated and havent been regular since. Everytime I eat i feel my stomach gurgles, I feel bloated, and cramp up on my right side. It also feels like a have fluid sloshing around in there. Im not sure if it is from my birth control sprintec or not. | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.First do not panic. As you might be aware that oral contraceptive pills can cause nausea and vomiting in some women. I will suggest you to SEK prescription support from your treating doctor for antiemetic and antacid tab... |
Hi, Broke my rt ankle, both bones - have a screw up the bottom of lg bone & plate & screws on the smaller bone. It s been 3 wks, cast off a wk ago & in a lg air boot. Last several days the bk of ankle tightens and whole ankle feels as if it s being squeezed. I ve iced and elevated but can t stop this horrible squeezing... | Hello, The excess pain feeling is not normal after 4 weeks. If there is swelling and pain after 4 weeks at your operated ankle then you should consult to your doctor and get evaluated for infection or dystrophy. Keeping the leg elevated is good for you. Meanwhile, you should avoid bearing weight and should take support... |
I was told by me GP that I had allergies and lots of fluid in my head and fluid in both my ears. She gave me an antihistamine and it seemed to get better. Also, lots of dizziness . when i ran out of the antihistamine, i started taking claritin but now my ears are popping and itching really bad and the dizziness is stil... | Hello, Antihistamines (sedating ones) help with dizziness, but it is best you get seen by an ENT specialist if the dizziness worsens. Serc or betahistine up to three times a day will help and clarity needs to be continued for the itchiness. Viral infections of the inner ear is probably what you have that settles in a w... |
i have been having a chest pain on my left side for about 6 months. It almost feels like a sore muscle but it worries me because it is on the left side but it is above my chest and when i move it will go away. I have large breasts so i didnt know if it had to do with that. I also suffer from a mild case of anxiety a... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yoi are having chronic left sided chest pain. So we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your symptoms. 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. Uncontr... |
My father creatinine is 289 umol/L against the control from 60-130, urea is 17.6 against the control 3-9, potassium is 5.3 compared with control 3.5-5.1 mmol/L n eGFR is 19ml/min/1.73m2. Tests suggested that he need multiple biochem analysis. May I know what is the best option to take under the present circumstances? T... | Hi there, thanks for writing in. Sorry for delayed response. I am a medical specialist with an additional degree in cardiology. Before anything is done you ought to be treated for high K levels which are touching danger mark. With the available data you have acute on chronic or acute renal insufficiency. These will ha... |
Small lumps on my front and backim 25 years old 6ft 3 and weigh 196 pounds and recently ive found two lumps on my back there about the size of peas they dont hurt but they have been there for a couple of weeks! The one on my front has appered in the last couple of days it is the same size and dosent hurt but they have ... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Painless lumps under the skin are usually benign soft tissues lesions. It can be a lipoma or sebaceous cyst. Lipoma is soft, rounded and can appear in many areas under the skin. Sebaceous cyst is harder than lipoma and can get painful when infected. The best way to find out what it is, i... |
I recently had a root canal on an infected tooth. I am now having issues with sore lymph nodes in my neck mad under both arms. Do you think the infection is still present in my body? I have a temporary crown but is seriously considering just having the tooth extracted to get some relief. | Hello there, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Lymph node enlargement or lymphadenopathy is seen in any kind of bacterial and viral infections in the body. It can rarely be associated with a root canal treated tooth. Lymphadenopathy in the neck area can be due to infected tooth but that of under the arms is totally a different i... |
dear doctor, i got infected with chikungunya ,and ive been suffering from joint pains from 5months..... my head is burning....morning sneezes are un stoppable...... recently my vision blurred and ...... i experienced throat pain during viral fever....... muscles and joints are painful..... please help me....... | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Chikunguniya is viral fever and all symptoms you have mentioned is common with it except only blurred vision. This may be because of the severe muscle spasm associated with the infection. ... |
For the last three days, everytime I stand up i have a wicked bad dry, almost hacking cough. It usually lasts for about a min and then Im fine until I stand up again, with only a few incidents of minor coughing when sitting hunched over. Is there anything I can do? | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due laryngopharyngeal reflux. In such case taking Proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole and motility enhancers like risperidone will be helpful. Better to have an examination by your physician to rule out any problems with lungs o... |
Sir, I have acute pain in right iliac fossa for about 4 days. At the starting of pain the whole abdomen was full of bowel gas. The acute pain is shifting to the backbone clockwise from RIF. No symptom of favor, vomiting or rebound pain near RIF. After taking dulcolex, stool is clear. I was admitted in HOSPITAL for 3 da... | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. As all the investigations have come out to be normal, and you still have persisting pain, if I were your doctor, I would have advised you for a diagnostic laparoscopy to rule out any intro abdominal pathology including an undetected appendicitis by ultrasound. ... |
I had spin and neck surgery in February and I do smoke but only 3 or less a day. I brushed my teeth this morning and when I was rinsing there was blood mixed in when I spit the paste out. I also just had blood work done last week and they said my liver enzymes (I Guess) are very high. I do also have very high blood pre... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have high liver enzymes, so you may have some liver disease like cirrhosis or fatty liver. You may also have portal hypertension. Furthermore, you should go for ultrasound abdomen and complete liver function test. Then you should take treatme... |
hii.i m 24yrs old i gotmarried in may2010 nw i want to conceive. i hav gone through ovulation study twice everything is normal. so now my doc advises me to undergo ChatDoctor test. she says its an x-ray done wherein they put radio-opaque dye. bt i want the detailed info. about this with some diagrams to know what is it... | Hi, it is HSG test. In this a radio opaque dye is instilled into your uterus. It is basically used to see the patency of your tubes. If the dye comes out through the tubes, it will be visible on the X-ray. If block is there, spillage from tubes will not be seen. It is a minor procedure. No side effects will be there. ... |
Hello Dr, I was addicted to masturbation and because of that i feel extremely weak, tired and suffers lack of memory. I have taken the treatment of ayurvedic medicines in year 2002. But at that time i came to know that these ayurvedic medicines can easily be available at some ayurvedic stores so i take them from the st... | Hi there,First, I'd like to reassure you that your liver enzymes are only slightly elevated, and this doesn't mean that you have liver failure or your liver is in any immediately danger. I think some medications you've taken in the past are probably contributing to your elevated liver numbers, but I think they can go b... |
I keep having this pain in the center of my breast bone going to my back at first I thought it was my back but it is really painful when it hits and can last for an hour then leaves and ive been awaking with pain and was afaid to move from the pain in my chest I am female and im 44 years old | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion your central chest pain seems anxiety related mostly. But in menopausal age group it is always recommended to rule out cardiac cause for chest pain. So get done ECG to rule out heart problems. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Anxiety r... |
My father in law was taken to the ER 10 days ago when his PM went off six times one evening. No enzymes were found and it was determined to be a false alarm, however his creatnine level was 3.4 and the ER transferred him inpatient, sighting possible kidney failure. Three days after constant hydration , he was discharge... | Your father is definitely having CKD, chronic kidney disease, most likely due to long-standing hypertension. A creatinine level of 3.4 however is not very alarming, and you can wait till four appointment with the nephrologist. Try to keep his blood pressure under control, less than 140/90, by regular medicines, don't l... |
Hi I was diagnosed with glandular fever 1 1/2 weeks ago. I was advised not to kiss or have initimate relations for 3 weeks by ENT dept. Would this have been 3 weeks from diagnosis or onset? My symptoms started 4 weeks ago and all have been resolved apart from variable fatigue. | become to ChatDoctorI can understand your concern. Glandular fever is a viral fever, it will reduce on its own. Antibiotic doesn't act on viruses. You should wait until your body develop immunity against it. Yes you are advised for not kissing, as the virus is present in body fluid like saliva. Usually it takes 3 to 4 ... |
I have been diagnose with Neuropathy after a bad fall about 9 months ago. I have tried much exercise on indoor bike, floor exercises, dead lifts, ab wheel exercises, squats about 3 times per week. My condition has not improved . When I had the fall I did crack 7 ribs and punctured my right lung. The lung has cleared up... | Hi I did review your conditioner are certain treatment options available for you one would be regular physiotherapy and nerve stimulation protocolsAnother would be pregabalin for pain I would recommend you to consult any academic neurologist in FL as they do research and have newer treatment protocols with them as this... |
last nite it started a feeling of being punched in the upper abdomen under my sternum, I breath in it takes my breath away.. I have had open heart surgery a double bypass, my main artery to my heart was 80%blocked that was in june of 2012. the pain is a little less this afternoon, but it kept me awake most the nite. th... | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With the history of a bypass surgery in the past, I would advise you to report in the ER of the nearest hospital to rule out any cardiac related problem as the origin of this pain. Till then, I would advise you to take a tablet of aspirin after some food, and a... |
My five year old son has been vomiting about once a week for over a month. He throws up until his stomach is empty and then he is fine again. The doctor thought maybe he had a dairy allergy so we took him off of all dairy, but he got sick and threw up again last night. It was only a small amount, not until his stomach ... | Hi...once week vomiting need not be worried about if the kid is otherwise active and in-between episodes normal. This is definitely not diary allergy keeping in mind the age and frequency of symptoms. You need to worry about vomiting only if following symptoms are there, - 1. Green or bilious vomiting.2. Severe headach... |
My father having kidney problem, Report is showing below points Right kidney is duplex with upper moiety grossly enlarged & severely hydronephrosis with papery thin parenchyma. Its lower moiety is 80.2*46.4*51.3 mm in size & show normal parenchyma & no hydronephrosis. Left Kidny is in normal size & location & shows inc... | Good day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor !!! You have an inborn anomaly in the formation of your kidney while you were still inside your mothers' tummy during her pregnancy. You developed two tubes (ureter) from the kidney to the urinary bladder where there should only be one. Usually the abnormal tube has an... |
Hi there, am in alot of pain tonight, i have a very dull pain in my lower abdomen, similar to getting hit in the testicles. This pain resides in my testicles, right side of near the base of my penis and the right side left love handle. This is extremely painful. I am rather worried as to what it may be. If it helps in ... | HI Thanks for posting your query. It seems like the pain is either coming from your testicles which could be due to infection or there might be a stone in your urethra (tract from where urine comes out) I advise you to get Ultrasound Abdomen pelvis and scrotum and Urine routine tests done and revert. You can take Ant... |
I have polycystic Ovary Syndrome and discovered it recently since periods didnt come for past two months. Bilateral Polycystic OvariesRight Ovary measures 2.6*1.7cm and Left Ovary measures 2.7*1.7 cms. I am myself very poor. Please drop me an answer in email. i am not affordable to pay you.Please tell me if this cyst s... | Hello, Polycystic ovary syn Chat Doctor. It can not be cured but managed properly so that one can achieve pregnancy. The best treatment for PCs is to reduce insulin resistance in body and this can be achieved by reducing weight and doing regular aerobic exercises for 45 minutes along with fertility medications like CLO... |
I am 35 yrs old and had undergone a Microsurgical bilateral variocele ligation procedure 4 months back. For the 3 months following that i was on the below medication | Hi Dear!! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read your query and understood your health concern. Based on facts of you query, you seem to suffer from-Testicular fatigue with Suppression from Testoviron-over dosage. Stop Testoviron. Continue with Tamoxifen Prolactin. Consult Urologist to review your treatment. Use of... |
hi, iam trying to conceive n iam 31 year old.I had entire check up with all the possible tests for fertility which all came back normal.Bt i got a negative TB of the uterus test which used my period blood as sample.Later i had a blood test for Tb gld test which and skin test which botChatDoctore back negative. Kindly g... | Hi and thanks for the query, Infertility requires a detailed clinical assessment of not only the female, but the partner. TB however could be a cause of infertility, but actually contributes a very small percentage to that. Tests evaluating infectious, hormonal, inflammatory, anatomic causes should be evaluated. The ma... |
Hi. my wife is 49 and was diagnosed this afternoon with an enlarged heart. what are the causes of this. the doctor said that it is early cardiac failure. about two to three years ago she was diagnosed with sarcoid. currently she is on treatment for hypertension and diabetes. | Hi, now there are two possibilities one since you already have sarcoma, it may be due to acidosis affecting heart. You mentioned patient is on treatment for hypertension and diabetes, so it's possible that patient has blockages in heart leading to enlargement. So she should undergo MRI heart and if needed heart biopsy ... |
i have what feels like the stitch in my heart for the whole day (12 hours)...last week i woke up every night with fright feeling like i was going to pass out and with palpatations or fluttery feeling in my heart. how do i know if this is anxiety or a heart issue | Hi, I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. You should know that a heart issue is usually triggered by physical activity and the chest pain is proportional to the physical activity. Anyway, I would recommend performing a prolonged ECG Holder monitoring in order to... |
I have afib and hypertension. i take hyzaar 100/12.5 and norvasc 10 mg for the hypertension and tambocor for afib. The last few days by blood pressure is around 150/84 at night. But today it has been high since around 9 | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Seems that your blood pressure values are persistently high. Regarding your concern, I would explain that you need to modulate your antihypertensive therapy. A dose increase of Bazaar would be advisable, also a new Chat Doctor. It is recommended to perform periodic medical ch... |
I have very dry skin on my knees and I have tried everything to get rid of this. Ive scrubbed the skin with lemon, applied sudocream, E45 and Johnsons moisturiser. I have tried ex foliating but nothing seems to work. I want rid of this dry skin as it looks unattractive and is annoying when I apply fake tan as it all cl... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand from your query that you have Chat Doctor. You could benefit from using a moisturizer containing scalene, urea, lactic acid or ammonium lactate in the morning and evening within 3 minutes of taking a bath on damp skin. You could apply a cream containing 6-12 % glycolic acid a... |
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