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Hello doctor, i am in my first month of pregnancy, and i took cipla mtp 1 tablet, is thr any side effects for this? also, i dont want to terminate my pregnancy can i stop taking that pills now and still continue my pregnancy? i took the pills on 13th may 2012 in the evening...
Hello, This medication is used to terminate the pregnancy. If you change your mind don't take other pills. You should see your gynecologist and do an ultrasound for further evaluation. You should also be given progesterone l. The progesterone will be given to you orally, vaginally, or by injection, and you will continu...
My partner and I had sex once without protection. The very next day he said he was breaking out in his groin area and thought it was due to an allergic reaction to latex condoms . He went to the doctor and was diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum . He told me that he hadn t been with anyone else and seemed CONVINCED th...
Hello, Thanks for the query. Molluscum cannot be transferred in one day. If is he had got it from you, it would have manifested at least after 1 month. Either the diagnosis is wrong or else he would have got it from somewhere else. Probably from any other sexual partner. I can ascertain the diagnosis, if you can forwar...
My hymoglobin is at 116 , they did a colonoscopy , checked stomach, cat scan and with the catscan they saw spots on my liver so they want to do a mri . I also have hives & my lips and eyes get swollen once in a while.for the past 1 1/2 taking reactin 4 times a day and still doesn t go away (they don t know what is caus...
Dear friend, welcome to Chat Doctor. I have certain concerns about your symptoms when you say the hives and swelling of lips and eyes does not go away with Reactive (cetrizine-an anti-allergic) and the liver has spots. I suspect a carcinoid syn Chat Doctor. It is a cancer like secreting tumor NAD can uncommonly cause ...
I swallowed about a teaspoon of Natural Dentist Berry Blast mouthwash and now my stomach and head hurt. I have problems with anxiety so when I m anxious it also makes my stomach and head hurt. I also feel dizzy, which anxiety does to me. Do you think the effects are from my anxiety or from the mouthwash?
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. You have a pre-existing history of headache and stomach ache which increases on anxiety. A teaspoonful of mouth wash will not cause any problems as they are diluted and safe enough, even though one accidentally Chat Doctor. So stop worrying. Your problems are due to...
I have a nephew that has Sanflippo Sydrome MPS III.....we are currently dealing with joint issues and the inability to be more mobile....Are there any antiimflammatory meds that could possibly help him? We know he is terminal....just trying to keep him as mobile and out of pain as possible.
Hello, ERT-Enzyme replacement therapy (elosulfase alpha) has been shown to improve ambulatory mobility and decrease pain in other related Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS type IV) but ERT has not been shown to be effective in MPS III. Both non-opioid and opioid Chat Doctor. Paracetamol for mild pain, Ibuprofen, Naproxene, P...
Hi I had helicobactor pylori 11 yrs ago and was treated for it, however, I continued to have reflux and ended up with a hernia repair. I was ok for around 5 yrs then reflux started up again........tests showed hernia was still closed. I am waiting for another HP breath test and have come off my meds ( omeprazole 20mgs ...
His appreciate your concernLooking at your history this could be due to stoppage of omeprazole which can produce rebound increase in acid production leads to aggravation of Gordon can take another alternative of omeprazole like omeprazole or pantoperazoleavoid spicy fatty and junk food have plenty of fluids Abstain smo...
I was sick before christmas with a really bad cold started out with a sore throat , stuffy nose , and i was phlemy . I got a fever for a day and a bit after that i started coughing upo lime green loogies . This went on for 2 months . Just when i thought i was over it i started waking up with a sore throat and stuffy no...
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor Team. Understanding your concern. As per your query persistent sore throat & stuffy nose is due to upper respiratory tract infection is caused by virus known as common cold infection. Need not worry about it. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as avoid fried and spi...
Mr. Grimaldi was previously diagnosed as having a posterior pituitary tumor that causes hypersecretion of ADH. He comes to the clinic regularly to have his blood pressure checked. Would you expect his blood pressure to be chronically elevated or depressed? Why?
Hi thanks for asking question. According to your question you want to know effect of ADH on blood pressure. ADH is called desmopressin. It has property of water retention in tubules and constriction of blood vessels with increase arterial resistance. So obviously it will raise blood pressure along with other symptoms l...
My wife has been getting dizzy when getting up from sitting or laying down she also has been very fatigued and no energy she also has has a bad taste in her mouth that she describes as like stale smoke or cigarettes. She is not a smoker for at least the past 15 years.
Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I am sorry to hear about your wives problems1. Getting dizzy when getting up from sitting or laying down 2. Very fatigued and 3. No energy 4. Bad taste in her mouth that she describes as like stale smoke or cigarettes. All these point out to Anemia or Iron Deficiency Anemia I would suggest you to ...
Yesterday poured undiluted savlon on my penis for cleaning 3-4 times. it was red, swollen, painful and burning for the whole night. I took an antibiotic and anti-alergic in the morning and went to sleep. Before I went to sleep I had washed it many times with cold water. Now theres almost no pain and burning but the for...
HelloThanks for query. You have developed swelling of the foreskin due to allergic reaction to Salon, You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin to prevent along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical steroid cream Cortisol cream twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm wat...
Hi , I am 38 years mail and I am having mustache hair loss on the left side. I had consulted to a skin doctor. He advised me two medicines. - morr Soln.and an Ointment. I used for around 45 days but no improvemnt reflected . The hair loss continued. Please advice in this respect. Regards.
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor I will keep a possibility of Alopecia Area ta (AA). Alopecia Area ta (AA) is an autoimmune condition. It usually presents as patches of hair loss, most commonly over the scalp but the patches can also present on the beard, mustache or eyebrows or eyelashes. The patches of ...
Asalam o Alaikum Dear Hakeem Sb hope you will fine i am your old patient for hepatitis type disease from last some days i have some huge problems with me in this regard Hepatitis C Positive in my reports with with 10.94 value plz reply on my email then i mail to u my reports my e mail is YYYY@YYYY , YYYY@YYYY best rega...
Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you have hepatitis c since long time You might have chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis of liver.USG abdomen witChatDoctorplete liver profile done.Meanwhile, take care to avoid complications .... Fruits more. Green leafy veg more. Fatty diet taken minimum. Avoid alcohol Chat Doctor. ... ...
I have seen three different doctors and each have told me i had something different. One toldme i had viral bronchitis, one told me I had the flu and the third told me i had bacterial bronchitis. My symptoms are this...a cold/burning feeling in my chest that causes me to cough sometimes, and a feeling of a lump in my t...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms suggests me that you are having bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, which as lead to these symptoms. You may require sputum examination and sputum culture to know the organism causing these symptoms. These investigations help us to know the organism responsible for ...
Hi Dear, I stay in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with my mother, she is 70 years old and she is really suffering from the shortness of breath. I need the contact number for Dr. Baharul Islam or please provide me in which hospital he meets the patients. Regards, Mohammed Riaz (+966 50182 5262)
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breathlessness in old age (70 years) is commonly seen in heart and lung related diseases. So better to consult doctor for your mother and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo. Both these are needed to rule out heart diseases. If both are normal then no need ...
good evening, my 6yr old top tooth had been shaking and ready to come out, but this evening she bumped it and was in pain and on the verge if coming out. So this evening I pulled it out (not much of a pull and it come out) but now there is a fleshy piece hanging down...what should i do?
Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. A tooth is attached to gums by periodontal ligaments. During natural shedding process there is gradual breakdown of these attachments leading to tooth fall. Since you did it by force a few remain ligaments may be left sticking and are hanging out. Gradually it would be she...
I m 39 and have been taking diovan for high blood pressure for 4 years. This past year I have gained about 30 pounds and I have had 2 or 3 episodes of high blood pressure. One example, I started having a headache after lunch and by 5pm I was at ER with 200/101. Doctors did several EKG s, blood work, stayed over night f...
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that the headaches do not seem to be related to high blood pressure, as your actual blood pressure values are within the normal ranges or slightly elevated. In my opinion the headaches could be related to the menstrual c...
My 5 month old baby girl woke up this morning with big red blotches and dots on her butt. She woke up super fussy this morning but has been normal all day. Her diaper was really full when she woke up. Could this just be a diaper rash or something more?
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It could be diaper rash or hand foot mouth disease or any other trivial viral exanthem. But, 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 answ...
I am concerned about some lumps in my mouth that I recently noticed. They are small lumps on the floor of my mouth, but seem to have gotten bigger and more noticeable since I noticed them about 4 days ago. I have been chewing tobacco pouches on occasion (2 or 3 a week) for about 2 months now, and have been smoking an...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of cancerous growth is unlikely in your case. But since you are smoker and having habit of tobacco chewing, better to get done biopsy from the lumps and get done histopathological examination to rule out cancer. Smokers an...
My stomach has been hurting nonstop for almost a week, most of the time it feels like someone is squeezing it while every now and then it feels like something is eating at my stomach lining. I cant eat anything either. I also have a hiatal hernia which my doctor did see as a problem 2 months ago when I had an EGD test...
Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With the history of a hiatal hernia, I would presume your symptoms to be due to an associated HERD. If I were your doctor, I would suggest the following for you to get a symptomatic relief
HI, I AM A 60 YEAR old female who was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer at the age of 54. I went through 11 Chemo treatments. My counts were good and everything was going well until recently, My CEA has consistently gone up for my last 6 checkups. Within the last 3 months, my counts have gone from 5.5, to 6.6 in...
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have colorectal cancer stage 4. CEA level directly increase with tumor growth. But you are smoker and smoking can also increase the CEA level. So avoid smoking. Go for regular follow up. Continue your treatment accordingly. Hope I have answ...
hi ! i m 36 yrs old and been having blood in my stool with no accompanied pain for the pass 2 yrs. I m 5 8 135lbs BMI 20.3 and bodyfat percentaage is 4%. I visit a physican for the problem and took a stool test 1 yr ago and the results was negative. the physican advise me to included more fiber into my diet.Its still p...
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Do you have abdominal distension/ loss of appetite/ fever along with mentioned symptoms? Blood in stools is an alarming sign, and it should be taken seriously. Although you have negative history of any type of cancer but still your symptoms suggest for thorough work up. You should con...
I have right lower abdomen pain, sometimes like a ripping sensation. I had an X-ray done today and there was a lot of stool in my intestine but then there was a dark circle about an inch and a half in that same spot where I have the pain. It appeared to have a smaller circle about the size of a marble in that dark circ...
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, From your history and report it suggests that you are having absolute constipation, loaded intestine full of fecal material, giving rise to lower abdominal pain. Possibility of having appendicular pain is there but in x-ray report it is not shown, so it is ruled out. Take plenty of water. Ta...
My son is 5 yrs old and has not started talking though he makes some sounds which are inchoate,we took him to see a pediatrician who referred us to see another neuro pediatrician,who also asked us to do an audiology test to check his hearing,which we did and his hearing is perfect,the doctor prescribed encephabol syrup...
Child not able to speak at the age of 5 yrs raises a serious issue with him. He might have a neurodegenerative disease or problem with his cognitive function or mental status. Enchephobol(Pyridine which is similar to pyridoxine) is a neuroprotective Chat Doctor. This helps to improve the cognitive function of brain al...
Hi I am 15 years old and i have dark mosquito bite scars. They are all over my arms and legs. I have had these since I was rally young. The dermatologist used to give me a lot of creams but none of them worked. I still have these and they are black now. I would really like to get rid of them. Please advice
Hello, Thanks for your query. Although the scar marks caused by insect bite generally vanish of with the time as the skin used to change itself with time. There are following treatment which you cane use- 1. Use alpha HY Chat Doctor. These are derivatives of fruit juices & increase the exfoliating process. 2. Apply alo...
I have a terrible case of hives, but dont know what I got in to. Ive retraced my steps from yesterday but cant pinpoint any changes or new products. Now, my tailbone is very sore. I went to urgent care this AM and am now taking Benadryl and Pepcid AC, but the tailbone is a new symptom. Any ideas?
Hi and thanks for this query. I have reviewed the information you have provided and the treatment. This is good and well adapted for the allergic reaction that you developed. I will recommend that you carry on with the treatment. Should the pain persists, try some Tylenol/Ibuprofen for relief as recommended by your pha...
Good morning...my concern is my blood pressure...it is averaging over the last several weeks from 140/70 ish to 153/88. I use to take a .5 mg blood pressure medicine...I have developed a phobia of hospitals, doctors and haven t been able to go to the doctor to get a refill and they of course will not refill for me. I m...
Hi, I would suggest continuing your antihypertensive medication for blood pressure control and preventing complications. Your blood sugar levels are actually normal, but I would suggest a more accurate test like the located hemoglobin to check for your sugar levels for the past 3 months. And there are also a lot of ca...
i have had chest pains...trouble swallowing....trouble breathing....and it seems like when i lay my head a certain way or move my neck a certain way, it gets worse. I have had my thyroid checked and it came back normal. The doc has had me on advair for RAD....but it hasnt helped anything. im at my wits end!
Hello dearWelcome to Chat Doctor.come have gone through your query thoroughly.* This may be from - respiratory tract infection - psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress or anxiety - oesophageal disorders - chest wall problems - others * Needs proper evaluation with x-ray chest or further work up according to t...
the xray showed a gas pocket. and other things. my cbc was on the high side on wbc/ heart rate at 120 blood pressure was 139/98 //temp was at 96 upper left quad stabbing pain . radiates to the back side. Consistent . Disoriented, tired, headache nausea/ painful laying on back. Difficulty giving blood even thought the p...
Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. A gas shadow on an abdominal x-ray apart from the normal intestinal gas shadows, along with a high pulse rate, nausea, and pain abdomen would prompt me to refer you to the ER of the nearest hospital to rule out a surgical cause for these findings, which might nee...
I have been told that I have spurs in my back as well as degenerative disk dieses, as well as several pinched nerves. I have been told that I need a doctor of my own however I have no insurance. I have a hard time standing for a long period of time, I cant get comfortable to sleep. I am at the end and cant deal with my...
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular examination is advised followed by an MRI of the spine. As you have severe pain which is due to nerve impingement I will Advise for a thorough neuromuscular examination and find out what muscles are weaker. Usually due to the weakness of the...
Hi, My son is 9weeks old and has a lump up his bum. It is only visible when he has a poo. It does not seem to cause him pain, although he does have difficulty going to the toilet as i always have to help him and he gets destressed just before he goes. His bum hole also looks red, sore and fleshy when he goes to poo. is...
HI, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You need to confirm with opinion from a GI Surgeon, if your son has Hereditary Polypoid colon or a case of Non-Hereditary Polypoid Colon.Treatment-would buy Removal of Single Rectal Polyp, which your son seems to have. Or he may need Con...
DR, since three months over i am suffering from cough and chest conjestion i have completed three courses of antibotics.my family dr told I have got bronchities and little bit wheez. i have taken ciprofloxxacin, then septum .and alergic medicine( t telecast)along with each course of antibiotic ,but ididnt get complete ...
These are supportive therapies antibiotics don't work in allergies montelukast helps as you are taking telecast continue for long you need to add bronchodilator spy TDS and antacid in liquid form inhalers can be used also if you need be need to add antiallergic spy Conan +CPM for cough once a time at night get blood se...
i have had several nose bleeds this week. I am a 35 year old female, who has never has them before. Since then I have developed a sinus infection that is now in lungs. I constantly have blood in the back of my throat- post nasal drip. I have been taking advil cold and sinus and guaifenesin for the past two days- not ma...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your doctor has diagnosed that you are suffering from sinus infection, because of which you are suffering from all these symptoms. There are many organisms that are causing sinus infection. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Take saline steam inhalation2. Spy Pricier A, ...
Hi I am a 29yrs old female, I have a 4 months old baby. No relavant medical history. Present complain
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to Bartholdi cyst. I suggest soaking in a few inches of warm water either in a tub or site bath, four times a day for a few days may resolve even an infected Bartholdi cyst. Taking over-the-counter painkillers such as Tylen...
I m 6 1 - 420lbs - female - in the process of losing weight. Cannot excercise because of recent fall. I fell down some stairs and injured my leg about mid shin when the leg hit the step hard. It has been over a month and the area is still discolored and swolen. The area that is discolored and swolen is extremely itchy....
Hello, The itchiness at injuries area is part of healing process, this is there due to presence of blood pigment known as heme. This will go away with time. You may have an anti itch preparation like levocetirizine for this at nighttime for few days. You should also keep your limb elevated on pillow whenever you are at...
Hi doctor i am facing problem of erectile dysfunction...................when i am with my wife my penis fail to erect but i have mastrubated many time thinking about naked man and watching their videos. How to get attracted to my wife and have normal sexual life.
Hello dear, Regarding the problem of Erectile dysfunction, it is due to decreased blood supply to the penis. Though medications like Calls & Viagra increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection, it can be improved by having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey. Connections between erectile dysfunct...
I went to the doctors last week and was told i had slight infection in my urine. I have been taking my antibiotics but i am having headaches, lower backache and also now my thigh feels like i have a huge bruise but there is nothing there. Please help!
During UTI It's common to have fever due to infection in body. When ever there is infection the bodies immune system fights against them, and it responds as increased in body temperature. But along with this due to fever patient will have generalised body weakness and will have more pain for the muscles which are alrea...
hello doctor...one of my friend is having pain in her liver and she scaned her liver in t scanning it shows that her liver size is increased and its very painful to her at times and that pain is even spreading also... can u suggest me what to do???
Hi. Thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Usually ALT or AST values higher than \"two times the upper normal limit\", is considered abnormal (in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further. Viral hepatitis (HAD, ...
I had jaundice 12 years back . Right now i am 36 years. Previously serus billurium was in the range of 1.3 to 2.3. recently during whole body checkup i found serum billuribine found 2.1. I am also diabetic type 1 . took medicle care .Hepatitis B and C also got checked and found negative.ultrasound suggested type 1 fatt...
Hello, THX to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that to reduce the bilirubin you have to take the diet rich in fibers also you can take the resins that reduce the absorption of bilirubin in the GIT. But these are the temporary measures what is the actual cause of increase bilirubin is?...
I have been diagnosed with neuropathy, Parkinson s and after seven MRI s my neurologist tells me that I have something wrong, but he does not know what it is. Now I have a sympton that I think may be a clue. For years I have had a cyst or fistula on my lower spine that opens and drains periodically. A few days ago, it ...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. A colonial cyst or sinus is a cyst in the lowest part of column or in tailbone area. It may contain inside hair or skin remnants. Treatment is surgery under local anesthesia. Usually there is no connection between the cyst and neurological symptoms. How...
I have a pain in my right collarbone when I breathe in. The furthest down it goes is above right breast. Have had squamous cell cancer on base of tongue in 2004 so anything weird in that area is worrisome. My chest may be slightly tight as well or is it anxiety? Idk. These are not the symptoms I had with my cancer. Tha...
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. Since you mentioned you had cancer in the past, and I am sure it is treated well. Now as you are facing pain in the collar bone while breathing in and out right above the breast level. So understand this and make more precise the pain region is in between the collar...
I have been having severe upper back pain, I went to an after hours clinic because it had gotten so bad, they referred me to a Neurologist he had a CT done and a nerve test done on my hand because it was also giving me alot of issues. He told me I have nerve damage in my arm and my neck has bone spurs and arthritis, bu...
Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Propably, you could be having a herniated disc in the cervical spine causing compression over the nerve roots that leads to pain in the scapular region and in the arms. The general treatment guidelines for this problem are as follows -Rest
Dear doc, i am myrna cateluza 26 years old...i just wanna ask about my hair,last previous months like 3 months before until now, after taking a bath i have too much hair falling out when i comb my hair this is new to me and i dont know what is a problem...i just dont feel any symptoms...i hope i can get the answers fro...
Hello, I have gone through your query and would recommend you to go for certain tests to find out the cause of hair loss. Go for hemoglobin, thyroid function tests, serum vitamin D levels, serum vitamin B 12 levels and serum ferritin levels. Meanwhile, take hair supplements like tablet collinear once daily for 4-5 mont...
I am 54 years old female with a history of back pain.microdiscectomy december 2008 L5 area which was a success. in the last 2 weeks have had severe back pain down rhs leg and buttock, unable to stand sit or walk, chiroprctor states its a flare up, I cant afford to be off work as dont get paid or the chiroprctor fees, o...
Dear patient Severe pain in whole leg with numbness in foot indicates significant disc prolapse either at same level (L5) or higher level. So it's a serious condition and you need to consult expert spine surgeon asap. MRI of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine is required to ascertain level of disc prolaps...
Hi i was recently a passenger on a motorbike and it accidentaly hit a pot hole on the road where the impact made me jump on the seat and on landing i felt immense pain from my lower back going up to ma head. since then my lower back has been extremely painful such that i cannot sit on a hard surface. what could be the ...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. In my opinion you need imaging study of your lower back in order to rule out important damages to your spine. I suggest you to consult your primary care doctor and to discuss the possibility of the imaging study of your column. First thing to do is plai...
My son is screaming with tooth ache it seems to move from his top teeth to his bottom an d hurts when eats and drinks even if it is hot food and drink he has had this on and off for 2 weeks now but last night and today have been the worse and medicine and bonjela dont seem to ease his pain he is only 5 yrs old
Hello, Thanks for your query. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. The cold temperature will help ease the pain. Buy an over-the-counter tooth and gum numbing gel to help ease the throbbing for a few hours. These gels are applied directly to the affected area and usually work for several hours. I do hope that y...
1.5 yrs old femal child(11 kg weight) with no pravious medical history presented with shortnes of breath and fever ,poor feeding,poor sleep,cynosis,no vomiting,no diarrhea,good urinary out put,no convelsion,what is the most suitable diagnosis???if u kno she got GUE and had 2-3 pus cell ,1-2 epithelial cell,amorphous cr...
Hi. From your description I feel the child must be suffering from a viral associated wheeze. Obviously an underlying cardiac disease also has to be ruled out. Her coexistent genitourinary infection might be a cause of fever but the cause of cyanosis and breathlessness is usually cardiorespiratory problem. If you have a...
Hi, I am a 42 years old divorcee. I am a healthy man. I married my first wife in March, 2009. During my first night with my wife she never was interested in sex. From day one of my marriage my wife was never interested in sex at all. My marriage lasted about one year. I never could penetrate inside my wifes vagina. She...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, you can't be impotent. There is need for sildenafile citrate to you. This is aphrodisiac Chat Doctor. It can give you good reaction. Please take it under doctors guidance. Do not take...
I was diagnosed of having tb adenitis by simly having the skin test and the presence of lymphnode in my neck. I had taken treatment for tb for only two months, then i stopoed.i got scared of the drugs.i have had doubts of the diagnosis of my ent doc. I havent gone to other doc yet to have checked. Until now,the hard l...
Hi and thank you for choosing Chat Doctor to post your question. I read carefully your question and my opinion is as follows
Hello Sir, Since long we are try to conceive baby. I had one miscarriage . Now my doctor recommend to do follicle study. i have done. Now my doctor recommend to take Evatone-2mg for next 5 day daily morning, noon and night. Today is my 12day of cycle. I want to know that can i take Evatone for next five day daily 3. An...
Hi How are you doing ?taking Ova shield will increase the number of follicles coming out of ovaries. Eva tone is Estrogen hormone to be released from ovary. This hormone is needed to have a good thickness of inner lining of uterus, which is the place embryo/ baby sits or implants. These medicines are not harmful, but t...
Hi, Ive started taking bendroflumethiazide blood pressure tablets and i have for some time now over 7 months, in the last month or two i have noticed that i am out of breath picking up my toddler, i never used to be, i can walk very far, go up and down steps fine but when i push her in the pram or lift her up its as if...
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests to investigate for the possible causes
Hi Doctor, I am a male of 32 years old. I have elevated liver enzymes for already some time (seen in the blood tests for more than 2 years ago and still present). The doctor at the hospital wants to do a liver biopsy if these elevations remain (By now ALT was around 200). He wanted me to lose weight, and then take a bl...
HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, in my opinion if you do not have any symptoms which are directly related with your elevated enzymes then why to worry about this, whatever symptoms that you have described here are just because of your worry about your nonspecific elevated enzyme and no...
For the last two days Ive had a pain that I thought was a tooth ache, however its actually on the side of the gum behind the last tooth on the right side where the tongue rubs against that bit of the back of the mouth. Looking at it with a flash light it appears redder than the left side. Is this anything to be concern...
Hello and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us. The type of history you are presenting here directly indicate to your wisdom tooth infection known as peritonitis. Immediately start up with warm saline rinses & Betadine rinses, along with antibiotic course including amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg TDS & ibuprofen 40...
Hello doctor i am AAAA, suffering from skin disease,i do not have any even complextion through out my body,some part is black and some part is fair,even the same with my face and my forehead is too black compared to my face,could u please suggest me what to use to get rid of this, because am loosing my confidence to do...
Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. As I have not personally examined you, I can only presume probabilities or Differential Diagnosis.1) Hyperkeratosis due to UV rays/Sun tan. As the name suggests that you are an Indian, are brown skinned. Brown skin tans on exposed parts of the body to sun and therefore on cove...
I am a female of age 32. My daughters age is almost 19 months. From my age of 15 I had problem of white discharge a lot at third week of each month. The amount is excessive. Till now I am facing the same problem. But now a days I had pain in lower abdomen and facing the premenstrual problems a lot. Like my date id 28 A...
Hellos you mentioned that this white discharge for 17 years. Now you are also feeling abdominal pain with backache. Pelvic inflammatory disease is the most common cause of such white discharge, as vaginal candidiasis, trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis. The best way is to consult a gynecologist and get his opinion b...
Hi - 10 days ago I woke to an abdominal pain mainly centered on my left side which literally brought me to my knees. I knew this couldn t be appendicitis because mine had been removed years ago plus the location]was wrong. In the hospital ER a CAT scan was performed which confirmed the attending physician s initial sus...
Hello n welcome. I read your history carefully. Firstly u need to specify the flipped bowel description from your surgeon i.e. whether your bowel was obstructed strangulated or ischemic2ndly Crohn s disease is part of inflammatory bowel disease which initially presents with episodes of FEVER WEIGHT LOSS BLOODY DIARRHEA...
Hello, I have the Implanon birth control for 5 years 2 rods and always had periods every month just lighter. Im overweight and my doc said that I should change it after 2 years due to the fact of it been less effective . now my period has been late for a week took a pregnancy test and it was negative. Also Im removing ...
Hello, The implant is advised only for 3 years for its efficacy. You have kept it for 5 years. It is better to remove it. The effect of Implant hormone (etonorgestrel) vanishes within 7 days and within 6 weeks you regain your menstruation as previously, So the chance for pregnancy can be expected after your next period...
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... below my penile side my both sides of skin becomes dry and become very senstive i apply itch card the itching cream but it is not working its become very senstive and my skin colour change into red and black kindly tell me what is the prob...
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor Most likely it is a fungal infection; fungal infections are common at sites such as groin folds because the fungus gets a chance to proliferate in the moist, humid conditions that prevail in the folds, specially in hot and humid weather conditions like tropical countries. ...
Hi Doctor, According to my blood results, my AST (SGOT) is 31 range on HIGH and my ALT (SGPT) is 46 which is extremely high. I have to come back to do another test between 2-4 weeks. Can Green Tea, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Milk Thistle, Fish Oil and any vegetables can bring my SGOT and SGPT back to normal?
Hi, Thank you for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I had gone through your question I understand your concerns. Abnormal levels of liver enzymes are seen in liver disorders like fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, Chat Doctor. If I were your treating doctor i would ask you to get blood tests to find presence of any i...
I have what I believe to be a cold, and every time I sneeze, it shoots an excruciating pain to my collar bone that radiates down to my finger tips. it usually only lasts about ten seconds, but its the worse ten seconds Ive felt since labor pains. Any suggestions?
Hi, You have shooting pain in collar bone radiating down to fingertips lasting for about 10 secs. In my opinion this is due to cervical disc prolapse causing pressure in one of the nerves during sneezing due to increase in pressure in the spinal column. I suggest you start neck exercises to build your muscles in neck a...
My 80 year old mother has had this strange flu bug that is on the go, she had the flu and pneumococcal injections. She has not returned to her normal very fit and active self and takes these strange breathless turns when doing very little e.g. walking from living room to bathroom. What do you think could be causing t...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your mother is having post infectious bronchitis. This is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URI). Bronchitis causes airway inflammation. And this causes bronchospasm and breathlessness. So better to consult pulmon...
Hi I am suffering from hair loss. I went to the doctor and she suggested me 2 medicine and 2 lotion. Medicine
Hi sir/madam, Hair loss can be easily treated in Ayurveda. Stress, worry, anxiety, and inadequate nutrition lead to hair loss and premature grain of hair. Increased intake of fried, sour, spicy, salty, and fermented foods, as well as tea and coffee, aggravate the Pitta Doha in the body. This Pitta accumulates in the sk...
My Mum is dry retching. She has been told in the past it may be due to a gall stone. Shes 83 years old so the doctor is holding back on surgery. Ive been browsing the web and wondered if Benadryl may help. She has had a stroke last year and has high blood pressure controlled as much as possible with drugs.She will be g...
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Retching could be due to electrolyte abnormality. Correction of fluid, electrolyte and nutritional deficiency do helps to reduce her retching problem.in uncontrollable cases medications are also available, you can discuss with your doctor for that. Regarding gall stones, need for surge...
Hi my daughter age 7 is not breathing right .when she is eating food she needs to stop chewing and take deep breath from her mouth,and she gets uncomfortable,is her nose blocked or is she just not used to breathing from her nose I don t understand what to do
Hello. I just read through your question. The most common reason for what you describe is nasal congestion. Usually this is cleared by simply blowing the nose and perhaps administering saline nose Chat Doctor. However, this could sometimes be an issue with the lungs (i.e.
I am a high school teacher, dance coach, single mom and dog sitter who can t pay my bills. I am also an actress/singer/dancer, and I am playing Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, which opens Dec. 1st. My team has its first competition on Dec 2nd, for which we are not ready. I am way behind on grading. I teach Child Development an...
Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. You are correct. You are unable to handle all this burden. Furthermore, you are being stressed and that us the reason for your chest pain and other related issues. I suggest you take a weeks leave and further counseling. If you require more of my help in th...
Hi, I ride cutting horses and must always ride with my toes out and legs wrapped around horse. Lately, I have been getting a sharp pain in one hip, especially when I move leg forward (walking and getting on horse). Now I have crunching sounds. The pain comes and goes. I am 62 and very healthy (no issues). I make my liv...
Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a stretched muscle or sciatic nerve inflammation. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests
I was outdoors for a long time yesterday and now have a rash on back of neck and on back that is quite itchy. Not sure what caused it. Could be from some insect? Not sure if could be shingles or maybe allergic to a nicklace I was wearing. How to narrow it down and find out what it is.
Hello, Shingles present with severe pain and burning along with fluid-filled blisters in one dermatome of the body. You seem to be having either insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or allergic reaction. I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with antihistamines like tab...
60yo male history of atrial fib with 2 strokes from them does not take his medications..now sleeping more than half the day..falling down at times no slurring of words but seems to be getting much weaker has severe cramping in legs and chest at times...is this from the atrial fib and what can i do for him ..he was in h...
Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Atrial fibrillation means irregular contractions of the heart. Due to irregular contractions of the heart, clots tend to form in the heart which may later go towards the brain and other organs leading to stroke. Hence, such patients are kept on blood thinners which prevent the c...
Hi, my husband just had a pulmonary embolism a few days ago.He is now home and on warfarin.Is there a risk while on treatment to have another blood clot? We were lucky to go to the hospital and get diagnosed but living in fear now that he can have another one that can maybe cause sudden death.
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Warfarin is given to reduce risk of future thrombosis. 2. Once a patient suffers from pulmonary embolism, future risk of thrombus formation needs to be reduced. Warfarin therapy with maintenance of INR with 2-3 range needs to be done.3. Once on war...
My daughter is 23 and she met and started dating her first boyfriend on Sept 9th. Last monday she became very ill with mouth sores and thoat infection. This tuesday she was test for mono and it came back positive. She has lived a pretty sheltered life and I am wondering what the chances are that she contacted mono f...
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for sharing your concern with us. Infectious mononucleosis spreads through saliva that is why it is known as kissing disease also. Sharing Chat Doctor. Once a person got this infection then virus remains in body for all life in dormant stage and time to time its infections others, s...
I am allergic to PPD and having a root canal tomorrow. PPD is the ingredient in hair dye that can cause a reaction. What type of local anesthetic is safe to use ? Septocaine and lidocaine has been used in the past, but it has been many years since I have had to have dental work and the ppd allergy has just occurred ov...
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I would like to inform you that being allergic to para - phenylenediamine does not interfere with administration of local anesthesia. Lignocaine and Xylocaine are safe in your case. Being allergic to PPD restricts you from exposure to hair dyes, printing inks some medications whi...
I have an external hammarhoid in the Anus, I have started taking PILEX ( two tablets - 1 in morning and other in the night). I have no pain while passing the stools etc. Added lot of fibre in the diet plan. About me --I play badminton daily ( rogorous) and am aged 43 yrs, Kindly let me know will this take care or sugge...
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, pile and good dietary fiber will take care for your problem. Take as much fiber as possible. Pile is the ayurvedic tablet prepared by the Himalaya. If you take good care with bowel ha...
Hello,My husband has been diagnosed with a celiac disease some 4 years ago. He was doing good on a gluten free diet until this spring. He joined a Catholic Church during Easter celebration and even though our Church offers gluten free host, he would be going to other churches during the week and would receive a regular...
Hi Anna, Gluten was initially believed to be a disorder of the gastrointestinal symptoms, but recent research has shown its effect on the nervous system and the mind as well. It may be possible that gluten sensitivity is causing hallucinations or delusions, but it is hard to establish it. Putting him back on his gluten...
I have had a rasChatDoctore and go for the last 5 years it started on top of my spine and has now started to become itchy bottom of my spine it also become inflamed and itchy in between my pectorials I thought it was just heat rash but it has started to come when cold even and the rash does get worse when sweating etc ...
Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern regarding your skin problem. It looks like you have allergic skin problem. You need to find out the reason for it. It may be due to infection, heredity , hormones or many other reasons.Anti-histaminic will work for...
I am suffering from psoriasis . Is there any permanent cure for psoriasis.Please let me know the doctor name & phone number
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum, yes why not psoriasis can be completely cured with Homeopathic treatment without any side effects, unlike other treatments where you will be on steroid and topical ointments which have the lot of side effects on your body, and will only suppress your skin condition. I am not criticizin...
Hi!I had a temporary filling done 6 months ago, and last week a piece from my molar tooth just broke, so I went to the dentist who just removed the old temp filling and did a new one(the dentist said that he used a new filling method that is done with gel). The problem is that after the filling I noticed a gap between ...
Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have gap between molar tooth and gum this can be due to periodontal problem may be due to recession or due to bone loss there is gap between teeth is there, there is nothing to be worried I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon (Periodontist) and go f...
I started using neutrogena complete acne therapy system about 1 1/2 weeks ago. Yesterday my skin started looking red. By the end of the day my skin looked as if I had 1st - 2nd degree burns and it was very painful. Today my skin is still very red, flaking, and stings. I didn t use the product yesterday nor today. I app...
Hi, It seems you have developed contact irritant dermatitis with the product. Kindly stop using the product. Use a steroid cream like mometasone twice in a day for a couple of days till redness subsides. Use a mild bland cleanser and moisturizer as harsh products can irritate the skin further (detail). Avoid sun exposu...
I have been diagnosed with hypertension and have gone through four diff. B/P meds. but I have a hypersensitivity to some meds. and have been having intolerable side effects with all B/P meds. I have taken so far with palpitations being the most bothersome. What should I do ? I am 22yrs old I am 5/5 & 1/2 and currentl...
I understand that it is very difficult when you have multiple Chat Doctor. Losing weight, healthy diet and regular exercise will definitely help your blood pressure. Cutting out all salt, processed food, alcohol and caffeine can lower blood pressure and help with weight loss. The Mediterranean diet is best with a focu...
i quit smoking a little over a month ago. for a month now i have had the strong, uncontrollable cough with phlegm and i am always out of breath which makes me lightheaded. i also have had some fevers here and there. also my nose is stopped up a lot. every time i blow my nost the back of my head and neck hurts so ba...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you were a smoker, we should rule out lung infection and bronchitis in your case. Both these diseases are common in smokers and cause similar symptoms like cough, expectoration, fever and breathlessness. So better to consult pulmonologist and...
My right wrist is painful when I rotate palm up. I suffered no injury that I am aware of. It has surfaced on several occasions before but disappears after about a week. its in its third week now and hasn t completely gone. What might cause this?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have wrist pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries (which you have already ruled out) , osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to give your w...
I had a panic attack a couple of days ago at night during sleep. I thought I was having a heart attack but I wasnt sweating. After a couple of hours, the panic went away. However, I still have sudden attack, minor than the first night. Ive been managing it though I am concern, especially the lightheadness. It goes away...
Hello thanks for asking from Chat Doctor for your health related queries can understand your concern. Loss of parent and then loss of job has probably built the significant stress which has precipitated these symptoms. The repeated panic attacks, feelings as if you had heart attack, anxiety episodes, lightheadedness, f...
hey, I was playing kickball today in P.E. and accidentally my index fingers got hit by the soccer ball instead of catching it correctly, I kept playing kickball instead of going to the nurse because it didn t hurt at first but then the pain increased really fast and the nurse gave me an ice packet. After about 5 hours,...
Hi, You probably got injured your finger with soft tissue injury including extensor tendon causing mallet finger (bent finger). You required getting diagnosed first through clinical examination and investigation like x-ray hand AP & oblique view to rule out any bony injury. Therefore, visit Orthopedic surgeon for its...
I am 11 weeks pregnant and everytime I go to the toilet there is blood (brown, pink) it has been like thaht for two days, I am also having period pains. I have an ultrasound booked and I have seen the doctor but he could not give me any final dignosis should I be worried?
HI, I understand your concern. The blood can be in urine (urine infection)or from pregnancy (threatened abortion) where hormones are less & need to be supplemented. You should get internally examined by a gynecologist/ USG of pregnancy can also be ordered to know condition of baby & weather its threatened abortion. &...
im a 65year old woman with heart problems and asthma ,copd {second hand smoke} and hypothyroidism and allergies. I have over the past six months been continuously ill with sinus infection and bronchitis type illness that after treatment withn strong antibiotics will clearup for aweek to to weeks at a time.i am sick mor...
Hi. I can understand your concern. Chronic cough is commonly seen in bronchitis and lung infection. Get a chest x-ray done if it is normal, no need to worry about lung infection. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system a...
I used to have sneezing problem in the morning time. I have recently shifted from to and now the problem become more complicated and I get sneezing problem and Blocked nose problem almost all the time. I usually get more sneezing problem immediately because of dust or very cold . Now I am unable to focus 100% on my wo...
Hello dear... The symptoms suggest that you might be having Allergic rhinitis. Management include
hi, since a month i am having severe back ache in the upper part on both the sides of my spine , i have hyperacidity so i feel burning sensation in my esophagus , and now since a week i have chest pain , i am all these problems of mine are interconnected, so please assist me, and let me know the causes for this problem...
Hi, if you have taken painkillers for your back pain then this can lead to gastritis and hyperacidity, water brash-leading to burning in esophagus and chest pain. So this way your symptoms could be interconnected. My advice is you first visit a Physician/Cardiologist and get evaluated and rule out first cardiac cause o...
I am 73 woman diagnosed with high bp; doctor prescribed lisinophil (water) 12.5 and 50 mg er metopholol. Have taken for about 2 months; about 3 weeks ago started having palpitaions during the night with irregular heart beats; some nites kept me awake; the palpitations happening sometimes during daytimes. Last few night...
Hello, This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one can have dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually ECG is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done...
Hi. I have a large torus palete that is growing rapidly and has now accordianed on itself. The other side has also developed a canyon next to my teeth on the other side that I expect to do the same in time. There is now trapped skin(?) caught in the crease. I m running out of room for my tongue . The torus is very pain...
If the mobility is slight, and it is due to gum infection then doing warm saline rinses and after that massaging the gum with some good gun paint helps. If the gum paint is not available then you can use mustard oil with a pinch of salt to rub that area. This should be done at least twice a day. You should go to dentis...
my age 45yrs wt-72kg height 167 cm facing bp from last 5yrs i was face heart attack and undergone angiography and on day latter angioplasty during angioplasty Dr told me your blockage is right now open 50 percentage earlier blockage was 90 percentage now dr advise me for TMT after 15 days why it is so requst opinion
Hello, Are you having any symptoms like chest pain at this point of time, if yes then he might need to know if its cardiac or something else. If You are not having symptoms then he might need to know about significance of blockages in other vessels. So if TMT is positive then it's likely that you have significant block...
hi i have had surgery 4 wks ago to remove half my thyroid and a lump,i still have not had the results from the lump except to be told that it came back and they are still not certain if it has cancer or not,im worried as i have further smaller lumps on my remaining half of thyroid....they dont seem to be worried as hav...
Hi, thanks for your query to my Chat Doctor clinic. I understand the concerns you have. In my opinion the are asked to report 2 was later, as the H.P.report is awaited due to the verification study done on the excised half thyroid removed,whether its cancer or not. And that's the reason-as they are not certain on it be...
my mother-in-law mrs.mary,56 years old having breast cancer. we already compleated surgery and 5 chemos as per doctors advise. still one chemo is pending. now my request is -shall i continue to homeopathy for total cure and get rid of this illness...? mr.vijay.pls. advise....
Hi Welcome to ChatDoctorI Have gone through your query. It is no doubt good Gesture to continue to Homeopathy for total cure of your mother-in-law . To complete the chemo and radio therapy follows, whatever your treating doctor suggestsHomeopathy can go side by side and has no side effects. Simple, nourishing food, pro...
1 year ago I had a meniscus repair. Knee never recovered although repair was successful. PT helped somewhat. Cortisone injections, supartz 2x. Extreme pain when weight bearing. Pain at night wakes me up. On pain meds for that. New MRI showed patella femoral arthritis 2 and 3. no 4. Dr thinks partial knee replacement mi...
Hi, You had done your meniscus repair (comprises tibiofemoral joint) but you have a patellofemoral arthritis (Chen Chat Doctor. If your pain is bearable and want to avoid a replacement Aquatic therapy with pain management is a good option. In this you need to continue the therapy and the home protocol and can't stop l...
hello my pain mgt doc is telling me that I need a morphine drip implanted in my spine . I have had steroid shots , burn the nerves , and 2 tims unit s in me now . would a operation help I gess the gell between my vertibay is hard so I am alowies in pain what would help?
Hi, If you have already seen a spine surgeon, and he concurs with the treatment it is the right way to go. If not, I suggest you consult with a spine surgeon and get MRI done and if his opinion is along the lines of those with the pain management doctor, then definitely it is worth giving a shot. Meanwhile, I would sug...
I think I got yeast infection with lichen sclerosus. It itchy burning red purplle. It red in the vaginas area but purple in the anus and has white stuff in it and around it. The labia minora is purple and it looks like the skin is coming of or it cottage creamy white coated. I need help. I am only 12. And I got my peri...
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 is a yeast infection look like. But if you have lichen sclerosis than yeast infection can arise because of the possible treatment you are taking. You should take antifungal medicat...
My 9 yrs old daughter had high fever Three days back. Doctor said it is viral fever and also got her blood test done for typhoid and dengue n then confirmed it is viral . For three days my daughter took cepodem antibiotic tablet prescribed by him . Her fever has come down but has developed a very bad cold and dry cough...
Hello. Thanks for asking Chat Doctor. Yes you can continue with the same antibiotic. It works well for upper respiratory tract infection. You can use a cough syrup which contains phenylephrine, chlorphenarimine maleate5mg/2\u00a0mg, 5ml three times a day along with steam inhalation 2 times a day. I hope this helps. If ...
I had surgery to remove bone fragments on my brain 3 years ago. Recently it has felt like the titanium plate they put in has shifted. I am a 56 year old male. Is this something I should be concerned about? Should I make appt. with any Dr. or the one who did the surgery?
Hello and thanks for using Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. If titanium plate was used to connect bone fragments is not a cause of concern, because it is placed on outermost surface of the skull. If there was used a big plate to reconstruct a bone gap, and it feels like it shifted, y...
hi doctor i 32 years ago i pregent and last period is 20-12-2010 but taken tetracid drug 1 capasule untile 30-1-2011.but stop drug after this day.i did 4d sonar in 23 weeke and appear no any abnormaility but weight is 580 grams and dignosis is symetrical growth restriction what opinion? no medical history for any dises...
HI, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Terraced contains tetracycline. The antibiotic. Tetracycline is not reported to cause fetal abnormality except for teeth staining in fetus. Symmetrical growth restriction of baby can be due to - Restricted bone growth during taking tetracycline. This effect disappears...
Hi , i am 32 and i have grey of hairs and hair loss problem. The grey of hair is started 5 yr back and and now its showing in my beard and even the nose hair. And the hair fall is also started 6yr back even sometime the eyebrow hair started falling in number. I have checked with dermatologist but none of them suggestin...
Hello, Graying of hair in your case may be the part of aging process. It may be influenced by genetic predisposition also. Stress, tension and worries are other factors promoting graying of hair. Malnutrition or deficiencies of vitamins and minerals may also affect the color of the hair. Hair fall may also be increased...
when i get a cut or opening in my skin its like the hair follicles get infected and they wont heal until the follicle is pulled out. I get on my arms and face any place that air can get to its like it lives off the air and blood cuz they almost feel like a nerve......
Hello, As you have repeated infection of hair follicles, you can take tablet Ciprofloxacin, tablet Broken and Newsprint H ointment locally after consultation. To avoid repeated infections, maintain proper hygiene, remove hairs if possible, and use antiseptic soap. Bath daily two times if possible, keep yourself cool, a...
Hi My son is 4mo. old and we noticed a lump on his penis and it seems that another one is developing next to it. He was circumcised and he seems to be fine (no fever or irritability). and it doesn t bother him when touched and he seems to urinate fine. Can you explain what this white lump could be and if I should take ...
Hi, I understand your concern. The lump on your babies penis could be an irritation of local skin (dermatitis). Keep good hygiene locally. Wash with warm water and soap. Apply diaper rash cream locally until you send him to the pediatrician (in three days). If during this time, your baby will get more irritated, or the...
Hi i have been experiencing chest pain both on the right and left,back pain,shortness of breath constipation sometimes i get pain from the upper part of my stomach and pain in my throat,sometimes i feel as if something walking around my throat through my jaw and ear
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... You have wide range of symptoms ... So here your physical examination is necessary.... Sometime chronic constipation can lead referred chest pain and abdominal pain which seems most likely here... But as you have dyspnea also I would suggest doing chest x-ray for rule out respira...