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Hi, I stepped on a twig/ kind like a cat tail hard pokey stick like thing and it punctured the bottom of my foot. I cleaned it, nothing seemed like it was stuck. It hurts to walk on it( which is probably normal) but my question is should I walk a lot or rest and walk just enough so it does not tense up? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should walk only which ever essential to maintain your routine workup. More walking causes more tense tissue, and it is naturally hampered the healing. Maintaining the cleanliness is very importan... |
Hello doctor,few days before My uncle felt that some critinias and some pain in heart.he checked with the doctor..He told that some cholestarl content is in the heart..chances are there to affect the heart and he gave medicine.in between my uncle is feeling some pain in neck. what are the test we need to take...Why thi... | HAI.chest pain or angina can present with pains like left or right sided chest pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, jaw pain, pain in the hand, pain mimicking gastritis. If cholesterol levels are high please get evaluated totally for the cardiac problems. U can go for an ECG, echocardiography, Sr creatinine, fasting cholest... |
i am looking for an endocrine surgon for adults. to test or xray my kidneys pancreas and adrenals.i need to know why i am always exceedingly hot but no sweatting and pain in lower right in kidney area and dark urine, and onsets of nausea and vommitting.thank you joyce | Hai, As from your quote if seems to be Kidney stone. As your symptoms shows possibility of kidney stone. Dark urine is because of any blood in the kidney and pathway of urethra and ureter(urinary pathway) mixed. Pain in lower right abdomen, nausea,vomiting is an indication for renal calculi.(kidney stone). Feeling hot ... |
Someone ran into my husband while playing basketball, hitting him in the lower back. He fell and landed on his elbow . He was completely unable to move for a moment after being hit. Both forearms and hands are now tingling . Is this going to go away or is something wrong? A chiropractor friend said he may have shocked ... | Hi there, This could be a case of brachial plexus injury/ulnar nerve injury. In minor cases, if the nerve injury is minimal, it will get better on its own. Is your husband able to move his arms, hands and fingers the same as he was able to do earlier? Any history of weakness of the forearms, hands etc.? Any history of ... |
hi, i am 20 year old female and i fainted 2 months ago while i was getting my eyebrow and i got a cut which was deeper than regular cut and i felt dizzy and fainted after that i feel lightheaded at times usually around night time but nt dizzy and sometimes my stomach is upset in morning and i randomly get pains in my h... | Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my husband had a triple heart by-pass 3 weeks ago; he also has emphysema; for the last week he has been coughing up clear phlegm constantly; this is causing him to have no sleep and low energy; he has been given antibiotics but these are no... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Coughing with clear phlegm in emphysema patients is more likely due to mild worsening of emphysema. So he should start inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral N acetyl cyst... |
Mucus keeps running out of my bottom for a few months now. I am very careful with what I eat, because I also have a thyroid problem and painful osteoarthritis. If I eat green leafy vegetables my temperature goes down to 95 degrees, which I understand is due to my hypothyroid. If I eat night shade vegetables (potatoes, ... | Dear .....as your having discharge from anus....it seems to be anal glands' infection ...u should start site bath every morning n evening as this will cure this problem. Avoid taking curd, ( especially at dinner), and cabbage, Take milk at breakfast and at day time eat 3-4 Emilia officials(Indian gooseberry) every day... |
Hi Doctor, I 36 year old male India, suffering from amobasis since last 17 years. I taken lot of antiboitec but it is not full cure. Now i am toomuch frustarated and i dont want to take any english medicine. If you have any herbal medicine i can take forever to avoid this bloody amobasis. Please help me doctor. | Hi Welcome to ChatDoctorI Have gone through your query regarding your17 years of amoebas It is after OC great concern. I want to know what all symptoms you face , and for how much time they carry on ? Individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of amoebas. Conditions such as cancer, malnutrition and o... |
MY FATHER HAS BEEN IN REMISSION FROM THROAT CANCER FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS HE HAS NOW BEEN LOSING WEIGHT RAPIDLY, HE HAS HAD A SCAN WHICH HAS SHOWN TWO TUMOURS IN HIS GULLET ONE VERY PINK ONE LACKISH LOOKING HE IS AWAITING RESULTS FROM BIOPSY, WOULD YOU SAY THAT THE CANCER HAS NOW SPREAD | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that your father has advanced gullet cancer which is causing neck lymph nodes to appear. Lymph nodes are small peanut shaped structures which enlarge during diseases like infection and cancer. It appears that he presently has multiple neck lymph nodes which indicates spread of ... |
My wife has experienced intermittent dizziness for a couple of years now. She is generally a high stressed person, has benefited from chiropractic care, massage and general medical checkups w/radiologic procedures. None the less, dizzy spells continue to crop up and neccessitate stopping activities or muscling throug... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The diagnosis here can be done after getting the second opinion you are going for. The dizziness could be resulting from stress as well as obsession about health and diseases. Worrying about the dizziness can result in feeling o... |
hi i have been having really abdominal pain and headaches lately and sometimes ictchy breast. my period is not due for about 5days and i want to know can i be pregnant? i test about 3 times 2 weeks ago but it turned out negative. I mite have done the pregnacy test early | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Yes, it was too early for a urine PT to be positive, which as such might not be positive at times till late. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a serum HGC test which is more specific, and an ultrasound of abdomen if need be to rule out any other intro... |
LUMP ON NECK.IVE A LUMP ON MY RIGHT SIDE IF MY NECK IVE BEEN TO HOSPUTAL AND ITS FATTY TISSUE THE SERGEON SAID MY DOCTOR WILL HAVE TO HAVE A MEATING TO SEE IF I CAN GET IT ROMOVED ITS EMBAREDSING AND VERY LARGE THEY SAY ITS NOT LIVE THREATENING AND MIGHT NIT REMIVE IT AS ITS CLASSED AS COSMETIC I DONT THINK SO IM DEPRE... | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. This seems to be a lipoma as your surgeon said. Lipoma is a benign lump of fatty tissue. An asymptomatic lipoma i.e. not causing any trouble, need not be removed. And yes, for cosmetic purpose, in my clinic, I have excised many such lipomas under local anesthesia. If there is any doubt ab... |
What is the best birth control pill to take? I am will be starting birth control soon and am wondering from personal experience what is the best birth control pill to take? I have heard there are issues with women gaining weight or breaking out while on birth control and I dont want these issues. Are there any birth co... | Hallow Dear, There are varied types of birth control pills. Some contain low progesterone and high estrogen, some are balanced while others are low estrogen and progesterone dominant pills. I do not want to bother you with the continuous and sequential and such types of pills. Generally, the women who are having estrog... |
My daughter is 10 weeks pregnant with her 1st child (age 29). She just got her pap smear back & it was abnormal . She was told at the time of the pap smear that she had bacterial vaginosis. Could this be the most likely cause of the abnormal pap? Her doctor wants to do a colposcopy. Is this ok in the 1st trimester? Cou... | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.First do not panic. PAP smears report is showing a kind of vaginal infection only. It can be treated with medicines. I will suggest that she should seek prescription support from treating doctor for vaginal suppositories... |
I have a pain in my upper back with shortness of breath, also i have a dry cough . When i do any physical activity i feel dizzy and sweat really fast . Im not over weight and i have just quit smoking about 1 week now . Should i go to my hospital now? | Hello, I have studied your case. You need to investigate for reason of shortness of breath and sweating, I will advise checking your BP, routine blood investigation and Eggs I will advise visiting doctor near you for checking your vitals. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queri... |
Chest pain earlier, right sided, to the back as well ... more to the front. Background | Hi, In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). All these are needed to rule out lung related diseases for your symptoms. If all these are normal then get done ECG and 2d echo to rule out heart d... |
I have been having tremors in my hands, a feeling of coldwater running thru my veins in my back, arms and left leg. I get pain all over my body but sever pain in my left rib. I also get pain in my lower left back with sciatica in my left buttocks and leg. I also get where the back of my head is super sore to touch even... | Hi, I understand your concern. Tremors in your hands associated with a feeling of cold water running through your veins should be related to any metabolic issues you might be facing as long as MRI of the back was normal. Further, tests recommended determining the right diagnosis including |
I have a problem with severe dry cough attacks that seem to be triggered from sudden temperature changes and sometimes when eating. By temperature change I mean when I get in a cool vehicle when its hot outside is one example I have experienced. I have these attacks 3 or 4 times a day. There is white mucus that accompa... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is high in your case. Bronchitis is common in smokers. So better to get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed... |
Hi there. I m just curious about a rash I have. Its iin my groin towards my buttock. There wasn t any bumps,pustules,or anything but it seems like It get irritated causing maceration and clea fluid secretions. Gets itchy when I sweat and burns with water. Just would like to know is it funal or more less like diaper ras... | Hi, as per your history, you have intertwine cause by repeated friction of skin.my treatment advise would be |
i have been tired for over a month im am always tiristy i have headaches that come and go my feet hurt my heals have cracks on them i poked my finger the other day and it seemed to bleed forever body aches lower back pain that comes and goes and as tired as i am i have trouble sleeping at night and get up every couple ... | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder, as well as a hormonal disorder. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests |
I have a white round raised soft bump on the roof of my mouth where the space between my front teeth meet the roof of my mouth. My dentist looked at it and said he didn t know what it was but he ruled out cancer, absessed tooth and a blocked duct. I do not have insurance and can not afford a dental surgeon. What is thi... | Hi Dan, Sometimes if while eating something sharp gets lodged in gums or palate hurting/injuring that area it causes blanching of the tissues resulting in a white bump. The area you have mentioned already has a small bump anatomical called incisive papilla from where nerves and vessels pass. So an injury may have Chat ... |
Hello Doctor, I am a 75 year old grandmother suffering from frequent resporatory disorders for many decades. In 2008, I was diagnosed asthma after an emergency medical condition. My breathing problems seem to be in control now but I frequently have heavy headedness combined with a internal trembling which makes me weak... | Hello Mrs. UMA John Warm welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in depth.* This is in relation with age related changes with weak immunity of the lungs.* headache and internal trembling need to be evaluated with certain basic lab tests, eyesight evaluation with or without CT scan of the brain according t... |
i am using Depiwhite cream and calamine lotion since 10 month but spots didnt go. What i do sir ? i have dark spots and hyper pigmentaion on the cheeks . Iam using Depiwhite in the night and Kojiwit lotion before bath and Markal lotion after bath. What I do use? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The hyperpigmentation on your face as described by you could be due to plasma. I would recommend you to use a face wash twice a day ideally a one containing glycolic acid as it helps in exfoliation and to even out the skin tone. The most important product will be a sunscreen. Half an hour... |
i am 32year old man i have brain problem i always thinking something my mind never relax due to that i could not focus properly i feel heavy head with feeling like vomiting some time less memory i have diperassion also i feel stuck and weak also due to that. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you are suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can present with not only psychological symptoms but also with physical sympt... |
My hands hurt most of the time especially on my left hand with the pain mostly in my middle and ring fingers the pain shoots down my arm to my elbow I can t make a fist or bend my fingers or hand back hardly. My right hand has trouble gripping things. And also in my left foot sonetimes my toes will go numb, for no appa... | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you The symptoms you describe denote two problems 1. Problems of Joints (I can't make a fist or bend my fingers or hand back hardly. ) 2. Problems of Nerves (foot numbness and loss of grip in hand) You need to fi... |
I have had a cold/flu for the past week and it doesnt seem to be going away. I went to a clinic because I was also getting sore gums and one was infected with white pus in it. The doctor gave me penacillan (sp) but the gums are still really sore. It doesnt feel like a tooth ache, and the gums are red all over. | Thanks for your query, the features what you are giving suggests you might have a periodontal abscess means collection of pus.you need to take radiographs to rule out any decay and other pathologies....you can take doxycycline or metronidazole...take an opinion from dentist before starting the medicine...you have not m... |
my lower back hurts when I arch it but relief after a decent arch. Also my ribs tend to rub my anytime I try to build my core or slim down. my tailbone seems to be protruding further than normal. I cant sit up straight I either lean left, right, or forward resting my elbows on my thighs or knees. No tailbone pain but s... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The posture of your body during sitting a standing is very important. If you are having severe back problem take rest for some time donor stretch the muscle and make it worse. To relieve pain you can take NSAID for reliving the pain from your treating doctor. For longstanding back pain yo... |
I have a redish purpleish rash in the crease of my inner leg, between my leg and vagina. I thought at first it might be from undies, but I m not sure, it s larger than the size of a quarter, maybe a half dollar. Doesn t itch or bother me at all until I put on undies. | Hi, You seem to have a fungal infection. Groin folds favor growth of the fungus due to factors like warmth, moisture and occlusion. I suggest you to use a dusting powder that is antifungal and Chat Doctor. G Clotrimazole dusting powder. Use it 2-3 times a day. In addition, You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g. ... |
sir, iam 47yrs old male and my h/w 170cm/68kg.my blood sugar level is fbs-120/pbs-160, and my HB level 12gm/dl. i do exercise morning daily.I feel burning sensation under foot and arm/inside of hands.dryness of mouth and tired why like this,is this symptoms of low level of hb. please give me replay and thank you sir,Vi... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows |
hi i am looking for a answer about one patient who has history of mitral valve stenosis and repaired with prosthetic,h/o lacunar stroke,recently became unconscious and taken to the hospital where she is in coma GCS E2V2M2, developed subdural and subarachnoid hematoma with hydrocephalus ....mri is done but they can not ... | HelloThanks for asking the question. I am Chat Doctor. After going through the details of your question, I noticed that your patient has many problems, she has mitral valve stenosis, prosthetic valve, I presume that mitral valve stenosis may also cause her atrial dilatation and atrial fibrillation that had lead to the ... |
I am a 40 year old healthy female. This morning while driving I experienced a fluttering feeling in my chest accompanied by dizziness. The episode lasted about 4 seconds at most. Once over I felt a little weird but then returned to my normal self. I have on occassion experience this fluttering feeling in my chest befor... | Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the s... |
hi, im 21 years old.ive been having lower back pain since my son was born,its been 2 years know but the pain wont go away.ive tried all kind of tablets and also physiotherapy which hasnt helped at all.its really hard for me to bend down or even lie down stright,cause the pain get more worse.can u please give me any ad... | Dear patient Back pain occurs in some during pregnancy and postpartum period due to increased weight as a whole and abdomen in particular. But it is relieved after 6 to 8 weeks in almost all patients. You are having pain for last 2 years with stiffness of back and needs further investigation. You should go for radiogra... |
Hello I am a 50yr old white male. I having an issue with my right hand, I have a sore on it that looks like a wart. But what so funny is that it hurts so bad. When I hit against something and pump it against things. It is hard and has a red ring around it. what is this problem. | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Suggestions for possible wart on hand-Better insight would be there if you attach one photo pic herewith as an attachment.- Soak hand in lukewarm water 5 minutes each session 3 times a day.- Local application of polymeric cream 3 times a ... |
I have an intense pain when I raise my right eyebrow. The pain is located on the side of my nose (right side). I have had a stuffy nose for a few days. Female. 23 years old. Wear contact lenses. Normal medical history. Never had surgery, allergies, or any type of medical procedure. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The symptoms of nasal congestion and pain on the right side of the nose may indicate that the sinuses on this side are blocked. The use of an oral and topical decongestant along with an anti histamine would help. These are available over the counter at your local pharmacy. In addition, ... |
My wife s sister is 65 years old and has an extremely large lump protruding from the side of her neck . She is taking some medication I m told but the doctors tell her it is cancer and she has little time to live. I find it hard to believe cause the lump has been there for a couple of years. Can you help with any infor... | The picture you have described seems to suggest that your relative has a cancerous lymph node in the neck. Lymph nodes are glands normally found in all parts of the body. They become cancerous not by themselves but when there is cancer in their neighborhood. So, the root of the actual cancer must be somewhere else (voi... |
Hi I have a nine year old daughter who was diagnosed a year ago with an under developed front left lobe, she has symptoms of severe ADD. We have her on 30mg of Ritilan and she seems to be coping well with school but her social behaviour seems to be getting worse. She is battling to keep friends and the little girls hav... | Hi there ~ Your daughter seems to have what we commonly call as oppositional defiant disorder or ODD. It is common, and it might become less with time, however it might be a good idea to give her medications and have her be seen in therapy for family sessions so that she learns to listen to parental figures including ... |
Hi there. I had a filling done by a dentist on bottom left side (two teeth ) in December 2011. My teeth were hurting me after (same bottom left side) the filling was uneven. I went for filling adjustment. It still continued to hurt when I chew or was biting on that side. I went for another filling (second filling, same... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, i would like to inform you that as they x-ray of both the teeth were fine, therefore the problem lies within the interdental space(space between those two restored teeth), what I can recommend is keep your teeth free from food debris because, moment food lodgment occurs, there wo... |
felt like something snapped in arch of foot - have had knee pain & pain in lower back, hip. when bending the knee - feels like swollen. no problems walking. when elevating feels like stretching form hip to knee. after dancing & jumping increased pain around knee & just below knee cap. | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised with MRI of lumbar spine. As the pain you have which cover the lower back up to the heel, I suspect it to be a neuropathic pain. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Also, with simple physical therapy trainin... |
Hi My son is little over 4 years and has rashes all over the body in patches. He had fever also for the last 2 days but was alright today but suddenly has got fever back again and rashes have not gone. We gave him 2 doses of Meftal-P suspension since morning (7 ml each), but since his fever has gone high again (102 F),... | Hi...for fever, give only plain Paracetamol. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Meftal-P contains Metonymic acid wh... |
I have been taking the pill Doryx for acne for almost a year now. My doctor said i must absolutely restrain form all direct sunlight no matter what. She said i could get permmenant scars and burns on my face . I am still young and have allot to do outside in the summer. I am going on vacation with my family to Florida ... | HelloThanks for using Chat Doctor. Doxycycline is an antibiotic with a photosensitive potential. There is a chance that you might react to sunlight. However, it does not warrant you from stopping your activities. In fact, reducing exposure to sunlight is surely a good advice however it is very rare to see such reactio... |
Hello, I am really anxious about left groin pain that has plagued me for about 2yrs now. Each attack can be so painful that I can hardly walk on my left leg. Strange, as it may seem, the pain comes and go over days/weeks at a times. I am waiting to have L5 S1 fusion but Nuerosurgeon is satisfied this groin pain is unre... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Groin pain can be caused by inguinal hernia, enlarged lymph nodes, spine disc herniation, urinary tract stones. Inguinal hernia can give noticeable lump in the groin which does become bigger when standing and coughing (however there can be no lump at all). You can perform simple test. P... |
Hi my name is XXXX and I was diagnosed with sorry paid of the liver. I have been noticing bruises on my legs, arms and stomach, that have taken a while to disappear. I have also noticed, that at times I the feeling of wanting to go to the restroom, but not poop comes out or its in fiber strips. I get cramps like I real... | Hi, Noted your history of liver disease, bruises that take time to disappear, stool problems with blood sometimes, cramps like wanting to go to bathroom, right upper thigh pain with weird sensation and so on. Since you have liver problems the changes in bleeding, clotting or prothrombin time can modulate to have bruise... |
I got hit on the inside of my leg right below my knee with a soccer ball over a week ago it didn t hurt at first n then swelled up after 5 mins and bruised instantly... My leg then and is still randomly getting tight feeling like a circulation issue since then and the bruise has gotten worse and started to spider down ... | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you had a sports injury, the RICE protocol have to be implemented instantly. Now with the mechanism of injury what I understand is that the ball has hit the leg directly and after a few minutes the swelling has st... |
For about 3 years now Ive been dealing with a pain in my belly button. Its not always constant. It will happen for a few weeks and the go away for awhile and come back again. While this pain is here my bully button leaks what looks like blood, pus, and some other form of a liquid that smells very awful. I was wondering... | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this recurrent belly pain and discharge. From the information you have provided, you probably have an infection that is never really treated completely(Abscess). Recurring infections often have favoring factors and one of the is a foreign body. So lon... |
my daughter has for years complained of a knot on her left lower abdomen. She is very uncomfortable at all times. Tests were done and all negative. MRI, cat scan , esophagoscopy , ultrasound, colonoscopy. What treatment do you recommend next. Would you recommend an exploratory surgery? | Hi. The reason of a knot on lower abdomen with all the investigations can be a hernia only, or an intermittent spam of the local muscles being felt and painful sometimes and not at other times. More than the investigations Clinical/ Physical Examination is the most important. So consult a General Surgeon who is well-tr... |
sir i am a male and i am addicted to masterbating tell me what should i test to make that \"liquid\" which is wasted in masterbating sir due to this habbit my right side of a chest is outside and left side is inside i am very ashamed sir please tell me the food to make money in my bones please help me my email address... | Maturation is natural. Almost every male would have done. So first thing is accepted it is natural and normal act. If you are doing it again and again, many times a day, it can make you feel exhausted. Natural sex is always better. To overcome masturbation addiction, whenever you are masturbating, be very slow, bring y... |
I been having kidney stones, the last one I had to have it removed, and how I know that I am getting one I start to pass a little blood. my kidney Doctor put me on lemon aid and lots of water, now I think that I am getting another one. the last one that I had to have removed was three months ago. is there a pill that I... | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Kidney stone can be prevented to considerable extent by simple measures - that are common for all types of stones.1. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 2. Salt restriction.3.avoid nonveg protein as much as possible. 4. Avoid urine infection5. Citrate therapy. Do stone analysis to determine t... |
Hello Doctor,My Name is Rohit. I live in the southern India. Im suffering with hair loss from the last 5-6 years. Im 25 yrs old.I recently visited a local dermatologist regarding the problem. After conducting a blood test, he told me that I have 450 Absolute Eosinophil count which has to be treated for about 3-5 months... | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair fall which can occur due to many reasons such as compromised immunity of body, stress, systemic conditions, improper hygiene, fungal infection and hormonal changes. Need not worry. I would suggest you to - Avoid using shampoos that contain... |
Dear sir, my brother is under depression, he is having some family problems, but he is not telling what is his problem. If he will pray the god continuously he was praying hours of time. he is having small pan shop.recently he is not going to shop. he is feeling lonely himself about some shy type of feeling. Not meet a... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your brother could be disappointed with some of the events which took place in his family life. If he is not going to his shop, you should try to motivate him to go to the shop and do the business for the sake of himself as well... |
My boyfriend suffers from extremely cold feet and shins. Even in summer. They do not feel cold to the touch, but are very painful to him. during day he now wears double socks, leg warmers under his pants and still has to have a heater blowing warm heat on him. At night he has the same plus a heating blanket just from k... | Hello, Extreme coldness in the shin & feet are commonly due to peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, etc. It is due to decrease in the blood circulation in the arteries or narrowing of the arteries due to fatty deposits that decrease the blood flow. You are suggested to get him clinically examined by... |
I had a7mm stone manually removed 5wks ago and a stent was placed in me. The stent is still there. I have had visible blood (varying from pink to merlot in color) every day since. I have made two trips to the Emergency room for clots blocking the catheter and once for aTIA caused by being off my coumadin for three we... | Hi, It is possible that your doctors have put in place a DJ stent in the kidney to allow proper urinary Chat Doctor. Double-J ureteral stents are commonly used to manage urinary obstructions. Pain, bladder irritation symptoms, and fever are usually signs of early complications related to double-J stents; late complica... |
hi sir,ma mum is around 48 years she is losing her weight for the past few months but she is having dental infection and we took a general health check up for her and everything wuz normal but her esr is 44which is quite high for a women of her age......does tat indicate any serious problem like cancer or it is high du... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high ESR. Tuberculosis, infection, anemia, autoimmune disease, paraprotienemia, malignancies all can lead to high ESR. She may Jane any of this cause. She should go for further investigation and then take treatment acc... |
I have a small pin sized hole in my gums under my teeth in the front bottom jaw. I think it may be from dipping chewing tobacco but I only did a couple times. It hurts when I move it around. Is it bad, and what do info to get rid of it? Help! Im very scared | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. The hole in your gums is actually sinus or in plain words pus in gums due to infection. Check if you have cavity in corresponding teeth. Do not move or pinch the access as it can further lead to infection. I suggest you visit dentist and get an x-ray done of that area. It ... |
hello, my name is ashley and I need to ask a question & my question is that! I started my loseasonique pill and had unprotected sex on Tuesday twice & wedesday one time and didnt take my pills for both days. What are my chances of being pregnant? Please help | Hi Ashley, When was your last menstrual period? The first week and the last 8 days of your menstrual cycle are safe. If you have missed the pills and had sex in those days then you need not worry. You will not get pregnant. If you have missed on other days then the contraception is no longer effective. Your chances of ... |
Hi My husband is taking Zolfresh 10mg for quite some time now and has all the mentioned side effects of this medicine. Please suggest an alternative in homeopathy or ayurveda to reduce this He is 44 years old. | Hi Read your prob, this is collided tab which acts as anticonvulsant n muscles relaxants. It has many side effects most common are hallucination n amnesia. Other side effects are nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflex, delusion, euphoria, increase libido or loss of libido. Tolreance n dependence occur. So he should ... |
Hi i have had a lump sensation in my throat for about 3 months now i wake thinking iv e swollowed odd objects it feels like a ball between my neck and chest i am a smoker and drink coffee alot and it seems to worsen after coffee. I ve also had a really bad pain in the right side of my stomach above my hip (like my ovar... | Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from Globes Pharynges with HERD. Causes of the Herewith Acid Reflux needs to be investigated by Physician or ENT specialist, who would help you out. Suggested Treatment-Second Opinion from ENT Surgeon and script from your GP doctor. Restrict Coffee and smoking for 2-... |
hi 3-4 days before i was at my work and had picked about 15 kg stuff i was on the same place standing straight and just moved my upper body to other side to see some one i felt exteremely weired pain in my back and same time red small patch with swelling in the middleof my back and after that i felt headache as well... | Hi, I have read your query. You should get your X-ray of dorsolumbar spine done in AP and Lateral view. Discuss report with doctor. Your doctor after the physical examination will tally X-ray report with his findings. Only then your diagnosis can be made. Till then apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening. Tr... |
Have had what feels like a bladder infection for 3 months...initially thought I could get ri of it with cranberry juice etc s it did work 2 months before....but now am still feeling it and have gone through countless bottles of juice and pils as well as antibiotics....it mostly hurts at night...when I need to urinate a... | I read your question and understand your concerns would like to ask that* is their any burning sensation also while urinating* color of urine is?* any visible blood in urine?* any history of renal colic/stone?if I would be your treating doctor I would suggest your URINE R/M AND C/Sand also Ultrasound abdomen to see you... |
I am a 37 year old female. I had a fever last weekend for 2 days with no other syptoms except extreme muscle aches in my back; it went away but now almost 6 days later I have developed a red rash on my arms, legs, buttocks and stomach. The rash is not raised and doesnt itch for the most part (my skin feels slightly ti... | Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. As I understand you are concern about your rash. But before suggesting treatment I want to know what medication have you had during fever episode, are you still on some medication or not.rashes are painful or painless, rashes are present on both side of body or only on one ... |
I am 39 I have had shortness of breath fatigue and discomfort under my right rib, i am a smoker from the age of 13, i get a metal like taste in the back of my throat, it feels like my lung is blocked sometimes. I have had two chest x rays. I have coughed up blood, but i dont know if that is caused by coughing hard. I... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are a active smoker, possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) can cause cough, breathlessness, hemoptysis (blood in sputum) and chest pain. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical exa... |
I am suffering from lack of patience, prolonged headaches and pain in my upper left arm. The pain the the left arm just started this afternoon. Patience and headaches have been ongoing for the past few weeks. I recently went off my anti-anxiety medication, Sertraline, because it made my feel like I had no energy. I cur... | Dear; I reviewed your question and will give you my medical advice. First, Sertaline is a good medication to help anxiety and control the lack of patience. I also recommend you to try relaxation techniques as yoga and do regular exercise, that help to relieve the stress and anxiety. Headache is probably secondary to te... |
Hi, my name is Tianna and I have been having this huge problem with yeast infection I have had it for years now. I have tried the yogurt method and used Monistat. I have also went to my doctor and he gave me antibiotics but nothing is working and I don t know what to do. | Hello to Chat Doctor, Is your infection vaginal ? If so here is a scheme |
hi sir, i m suffering from a disease which is like epilepsy. before sleeping i fell anxiety and within 5 min. my teeth get closed and aftr open the teeth i forget every thing for some time. this happens only once in a month. i dont understand that which type of disease i m suffering from?is this any type of epilepsy ? ... | Dear sir, greetings from Chat Doctor . Epilepsy is a neurological condition due to sudden over activity of neurons. You will become unconscious and might injure your self ... see that someone is with you. Soon contact any neurologist in your place they will do some tests to detect your brain waves i.e., electron enceph... |
Hi, my son Gabriel is 2 months old and i just realized the tip of his tounge has white bumps on it, i tried wiping it off thinking it was formula but they are not comming off. His doctor is on vacation and i cant get a appointment until the end of this month. What could This be, is it serious, and should i take him to ... | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint white bumps on the tongue of your infant that did not get off on wiping and in case if it is in the form of fluid filled bumps can be due to herpetic ulcers caused by herpes simplex virus 1 causing cold s... |
im chioma, i dont know why i cant conceive after my first baby. each time i have sex during my ovulation for conception , instead of pregnancy, i will be having stomach cramps till i see my period. again my menstruation is not as heavy as it used to be since i finish giving birth. i need another baby. im 31 yrs. wht co... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I would ask you to get a scan of the abdomen which can give clue into any ovarian anomalies which can be expected in women of your age. A detailed follicular study would be necessary here to ascertain that the ovum is being produced at right time in good health. Also since you had a previous... |
My toes feel hot and numb. My 2 toe nails have fungus under the nail. whay can I do to stop the pain and numbness? | Hello, I think your pain and numbness will be related to the nerve Impingement. Doing core stability exercises will help improve the stabilization of the spine and avoid any nerve Impingement. Also, lower limb static qua Chat Doctor. Regarding the fungal infection, I will advise using antibiotic ointment prescribed by... |
hello i am 18 years old and for 3-4 years now i have had two circle lumps under my nipples that when i touch them they hurt, i have been eating healthy and drinking only water for 2-3 months now and i have lost alot of weight but not the male breats?? i also have really big puffy nipples that stand out i know they say ... | Hi, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-Gynecomastia with ? Low Testosterone Levels. Inj. Depo-Testosteron would help it out to reduce the male Gynecomastia. Get LH/FSH/ testosterone levels. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting t... |
Dear Doctor, I had food allergy but i dont know really what kind of food allergy i have,it is happened with me 5-6 times but two times it was very high,it appeared like itching and swelling all over body,i feel so much tired and i cant even stand up,moutChatDoctore dry When first time it happend my wife took me to the ... | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Episode is a steroid and these can be used for severe allergic reactions that do not respond to oral anti histamines. You should complete the course given, if you have recurrent allergic reaction then you should try an oral antihistamine first. If there is no or little response then you... |
Im 25. My Heart stopped unexpectedly last year. They where unable to figure out why. They installed and (ICD) exactly a year and a day later (yesterday) it went off because my heart was racing. I have no idea if it was ventricular tachycardia or not. I was put on IC Metoprolol Tarta. I was wondering if there were any s... | Hello, The role of ICD is to only fire when the lower chambers go racing. There are many algorithms in built to help it differentiate from The upper chambers firing. Yesterday if you say the upper chambers were racing, The ICD misfired, what we call an UN appropriate shock. To prevent the upper chamber misfiring based ... |
Hi,dear dr. I m ruijina.I got chronic pain under and around my left side rib.It cause back pain too. the pain felt like three degree out of ten. In the night deep sleep,sudden needle pain(only seconds ) could wake me up.This pain started in may 2010,almost three years. I have hypothyroid and lupus problem.My dr. said I... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The constant pain under the rib cage on the left side could be due to a musculoskeletal inflammation, gastritis, hiatus hernia, or a cardiac cause. Inflammation of the lungs also needs to be ruled out after a proper examination. I hope this information has been both informative and help... |
During a common cold, I bent over coughing and felt intense burning/pins & needles in my upper arms, shoulders, & chest, which went away soon after I stopped coughing. Later, I was doubled over with a bad cough and also felt it on the front of my thighs. Am I just coughing so hard I m cutting off some circulation? I ve... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, this is not due to cutting of circulation due to coughing. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out lung infection and bronchitis in your case because you are having chest discomfort and worsening cough after viral upper respiratory tract i... |
Hi doctorI am 26th years old I have a problem like I am getting married within 2 months but due to hyperpigmentation skin between my legs got dark and brown spots it looks dirty i consulted with dermatologist she suggested me to use depiwhite and candid B cream so using this would it remove or lighten dark skin please ... | Hi!, Welcome To Chat Doctor forum, I would like to know few things here. Do you get itching between your legs(groins)? Do you see any redness or peeling of skin there ? If so then you need to take a course of antifungal medicine along with some topical creams. If there are no such symptoms then probably its just dark d... |
My husband had a craniotomy 2 months ago and tonight he might have food poisoning. He is vomiting and I want to take him to the hospital but he wont let me. Is it possible it is just food poisoning, will he be okay. He isnt running a fever and says he feels okay just his gut is upset. No headaches. He has vomited 4-5 t... | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. A past history of craniectomy with repeated vomiting should be matter of concern. Even a raised intracranial pressures can cause such projectile vomiting. You shoul... |
My 12-year-old has had cold symptoms for a few days - coughing, congestion, etc. Now at times she says her chest hurts and it is very difficult to breathe; not due to congestion but because of tightness in her chest. She is healthy, has been eating decently (for someone with a cold) and is of good weight. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, If she is healthy otherwise and eating well with no fever, then it can be something like allergic bronchitis. The discomfort in chest is due to recurrent coughing which is a usual possibility in this age group child Chat Doctor. You need to get this cough treated. Her chest needs to be exam... |
My father took chemotherapy in 1994. He was well after taking chemotherapy. But before 3/4 years he started to forget some little things like he puts the key to a place after sometime he forgets where does he put the key. He was worried that he was suffering from memory loss due to chemotherapy. We consulted to a local... | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Yes, chemotherapy can cause memory loss and the case appears to have progressed to the level of dementia. He will need Chat Doctor. For such severe cases one shoul... |
I seem to have an allergy to dust, it has increased in the past few days where I keep continuously sneezing all through the day. I am 32 years old, have a history of wheezing (very mild) and exercise regularly. Can you suggest a medicine to manage it | HelloContinuous sneezing wheezing may be due to allergic Rhinitis i.e. inflammation of the nasal lining membrane. Major signs and symptoms. Nasal itching, watery gonorrhea, nasal obstruction, sneezing, post nasal Chat Doctor. So this is the main reason in your case. You should avoid contacts with dust, mite, pests (coc... |
my father was suffering from fever from last 15 days. blood test for all fever like typhoid, dengue malaria all ere -ve. after that our family phy advised for chest X day where it was deducted chest infection and water in lungs. please is this serious concerns. need your suggestion | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest infection, water in lungs (pleural effusion) and persistent fever are more suggestive of tuberculosis. So get done sputum examination for tuberculosis. He will need anti-tubercular Chat Doctor. With proper treatment, TB is 100% curable. So no... |
sir good afternoon, my 10 months old male baby in passing urine frequently by 10-15 min. All urine tests like urine culture is normal. One point for note is that, when we are walking out side from home he not passing urine frequently. please advice me | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. As the children bladder is small and does not hold as much urine as an adults' bladder. For this reason, frequent urination is common and is not necessarily a sign of a urinary problem. Your child may urinate more because he or she is Chat Doctor. Uri... |
i have realli bad pain n my ribs when i breath that i have to stop the breath im taking and take very smaller breathes.. n i wake up with random brusing all over my body.. what could it be?my hair is even falling out more then ussual.. i kan run my hand thru it and literally get a hand full o fhair | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your chest pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal cause. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Your h... |
-hello doc gud morning i am having twins borned at 2nd nov 12; due to sm complecation their mother was at hosptal so could nt feed them well, yeterday when i went to pedi. He suggested me nestle nan pro 1; when i started fedding kids they started to hav disentry what should i do in that case? | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Feeding with non pro-1 will not cause loose motions/dysentery. Dysentery is caused by bacterial infection. When a new food is offered, usually some alteration of bowel habit will occur. Get the stool examined and give treatment as per doctors suggestion. Sporolac sachet... |
I have had excessive teeth staining (brown) for the past 4 yrs which requires that I have my teeth cleaned every 3-4 months. My dentist cannot quite figure it out. The worst staining is located on my bottom teeth in the front and especially behind the front bottom teeth. My dentist thinks I may have colored saliva, or ... | Hello.thank you for sharing your problem with Chat Doctor. All three cola, coffee and red wine cause teeth staining. As your dentist said if your water contains excessive fluoride then it too can tooth staining. Try to avoid above beverages for three months we will get idea if stain was due to it. You also should brush... |
Dear sir, I am Ajmal 35 years old male.I have a stone problem.I had small stones and one 14mm stones in left kidney .on 19/02/2013 I undertake an ESWL treatment.After that treatment am taking the following pills. 1)spasmo-proxyvon-1-0-1 2)flavocip-1-1-1 3)urimax-0-0-1 now I have a continuous pain in right side.after ta... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Going by your query, you have few small stones and one big 14 mm stone in your left kidney for which you had ESL. Medicines given areSpasmoproxyvon an anti-spasmodic and pain reliever. Flavocip a urinary antispasmodic. Urimax (tamsulosin) for prostate problems. You might be knowing that ESL b... |
I am 14 years old and I weigh 65 kilograms, I am 158 cm tall. I think I had a panic attack a month ago from stress because I felt pain in my chest and it felt as if it had popped. Afterwards I felt dizzy and felt like I would pass out. I have been stressed since the incident. The next night blood pressure moniter read ... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more. Stress actually causes sympathomimetic response in the body and this response will cause tachycardia, chest tightness etc. So better to consult psychiatris... |
My husband is unable to achieve an adequate erection for sex. Viagra and cialis failed to improve this. We are in our late 30s and want to have a family ASAP. Is IVF even an option for us? What can we do? Please help. We are desperate. Thank you. PKS | Hello can understand the stress you both are going through. Stress is a very common cause of erection problem. Please specify for Viagra and calls which dosage you have used. Some need higher dosages. You should also consider smoking, alcoholism, obesity, diabetes, hypertension as possible cause for erection problem so... |
hi my brother daughter passes stool in pale yellow when we done tests it has shown high levels of bilirubin doctors suggested to go for a hida scan baby is 5 months old hida scan says that it is suggesting biliary artesia noe they have suggested a liver biopsy we have done it we are waiting for the result.metabolicre... | Thank you for consulting Chat Doctor I'm sorry to hear about the condition of your brothers baby. Biliary amnesia means the normal passage of bile from liver is impaired. The bile gives the normal color to the stool hence the stool is pale. The bile which cannot pass into the intestines get absorbed into blood and caus... |
i am suffring from dilated cardiomyopathy since last two years i feel tired and breathlessness in slitest exertion, can not walk even 50 steps feeling heavy in stomac as if there is fluied in te stomac feel dificulty in sleeping on both the sides only can sleep flat on the back dificulty in breathing after fast walki... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) can cause reduction in heart functions. This can cause fluid retention in the body. This fluid can accumulate in lungs, abdomen and legs. In lungs, it causes pulmonary edema and this can cause breathlessness on exertion... |
Hi,I have problem of common cold, the symptoms are continuous sneezing, blocked nose, headache specially at right side etc. When a take a tablet containing chlorpheniramine, or montek lc, I get temporary relief, but then again in a week or 10 days time, I get this common cold. During my childhood, I had the problem of ... | Hi, what seems to be from your history is you have allergic rhinitis, deviated nasal septum may be possibility, fluxonase is good to relieve allergic rhinitis, along with it, you can have analgesic and antihistamines, taking steam inhalation will clear your sinuses, it will help, and regarding asthma it presents with c... |
It feels like heart is pushing something like air bubbles out....Every once in a while I have had this feeling that on left side towards chest something like a air bubble goes trough..It does not hurt but that feeling is so strange and its very hard to describe it exactly...Not sure if that could be related to the hea... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more. But since it is left sided chest discomfort, we should first rule out heart diseases. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry heart related diseases. Sometime... |
Just wondering about upper right side abdominal pain that s been coming and going since July, I am female never had any surgeries, have 3 kids. When I m having the pain it seems to get worse if I bend over. I haven t noticed it to come with certain foods, haven t noticed any type of pattern of when it comes. Otherwise ... | Hello, kristitherrian, Your description of symptoms are suggestive of gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems are more common in females, over the age of forty, who are fertile and some of them can be overweight or fatty. That is typical although not everyone fits that description. Also, underactive thyroid is also ... |
hello doctor,iam 29 and im 52.iam taking thyroxine since i have gone through thyrioditis and planning to become pregant.my menses periods were regular(28 days) b4 i took thyroxine.now my ovulation and menses are irregular..can i stop this medicine until i get pregnant or should i need to continue..? | Hi, I think you should continue taking thyroxine. First get a thyroid profile done. Also, as your periods are irregular, do a prolactin level and an ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. You may need some medicines like camphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound... |
i am on zoloft for eleventh day most of the demons have gone to the dr [as my psychiatrist asked me to get something to help me sleep] before she tackles the anxiety] gave me imovane to take last nigt as not sleeping very well and very anxious today so went back to the dr told him it didnt work so he gave me stilnox ... | Thank you for your query. Zoloft (Sertraline) is an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) regularly prescribed for treatment of depression and or anxiety. However, during initiation of treatment, it can paradoxically worsen anxiety, also cause some Gastrointestinal disturbance like dyspepsia, nausea etc. which ... |
Hi my granddaughter is 1 year has low iron and high Lymphocytes. She has recently recovered from pnuemacocle meningitis approx 6 weeks ago. And since has had 2 blood tests showing these results. She seems healthy but a bit pale. But has always had this complection. Her twin brother is quite olive they arew of part Maor... | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. High lymphocyte count indicate chronic infection and anemia, Rare occasions it may be leukemia reaction or leukemia. But for this diagnosis Immature WBC must be present in the peripheral smear. If needed bone marrow study can be done. Better consult pediatrician. Hope t... |
My sister in law had breast cancer and finished treatment about 6 months ago with herceptin the final stage. She had had a bad back for a few weeks and has had a scan and been told that she had cancer in the back - not sure where else. She is very private - acts as though all is ok - however I fear the worst - on thi... | Breast cancer most commonly spreads to bones. Her attitude \"all is ok\", is good, having a positive outlook for a cancer patient gives them a very good quality of life. Evalauting further with a PET scan can give information on if it has spread elsewhere. Second line Chemotherapy is available and bisphosphonates are a... |
I m using UNWANTED-KID tablets from mankind products here is 5no. Of tablets and i using 1st tablets in the morning beforefood and another one i take after 48 hour but after that its very pain full and bleeding pls tell how many time to take stop bleeding ? And its will be possible to take another 3 tablets in this pos... | HelloThanks for your query. Ideally 48 hours after the first tablet, 2 tablets should be taken and 2 more later. Not 1 as you have described. It takes up to 15 days for bleeding sometimes. If you have taken pills without consulting a doctor, do so IMMEDIATELY. These pills should be taken only after consultation with a ... |
my son s arm went completely numb - not tingly but dead. When touched by the other hand, no feeling at all. Fingernails were normal, as well a temperature, but after about 5 min feeling came back as warmth spreading from shoulder to hand. Then hand felt ice cold for a while. He is 47, healthy e xcept for smoking | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your son seem to be related to a herniated disc in the neck. A herniated disk in your neck can cause numbness, weakness, and a tingling sensation in one arm. It can also cause radiating pain in the arm, neck, or shoulders. It can be treated... |
I have the nexoplanon in my arm it expired back in june. I have comtinued to have unprotected sex with my husband. My period is extremely late i have last had 1 October 31st. I have taken a couple of pregnancy tests that have been negative. Is there a chance i could be pregnant? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you attained regular menstrual cycles after expiry of the implant, the current scenario is suggestive of hormone imbalance/chemical pregnancy. If the menstrual discharge is available for an examination, this would give some idea. A blood test for preg... |
hi sir , i am having corns on my both feets from last one month. I am taking doctors perscription of applying corn caps and also ane bottle consists of salicilic acid and other...now i am having pain on my upper foot....what i can do for this..is this any type of fungii infection that causes pain in upper foot.???pleas... | Welcome to Chat Doctor! I appreciate your concern towards the corns on the feet. It seems the prescribed medications like corn caps, salicylic acid are not effective in your case. The pain in the upper foot could be due to infection caused by the bacteria. You need to take suitable antibiotics to control the infection ... |
I have been diagnosed with CLL and have a \"bump\" rash following my hair line on my face and scalp. It seems to be spreading into the cheek and neck. It begins as a red bump and turns redish brown and after several days goes away but it seems to be increasing in frequency and volume | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have CLL. It's common in CLL that platelet count is decrease. And it leads to rashes. So just go for CBC count once and check your platelets count and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I... |
What can cause a sudden change in hemoglobin levels in a 65 yr old man. He is pale, no energy and has lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. His level went from 15 to an 8. He also has had no injury that caused blood loss. He is set for a colonoscopy and a GI study Tuesday. There has been no blood in his stool and had a normal col... | Hello and thanks for the query, It is possible that somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract that he is having a slow and gradual loss of blood. This can come from ulcers, diverticula, inflamed blood vessels, or possibly from a cancer. This is why the endoscopy is indicated. If the endoscopy is normal - a workup for h... |
My mom has underwent surgery in her intestine. Now she is having urinary infection. Report says that few pus cells were seen. Moderate Gram Positive Cocci were seen in pairs and chains. Enterococcus faecalis 10000 cfg/ml. Is this a serious condition? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Enterococcus females is a type of bacteria that can cause a variety of infections though urinary tract infections are most common. It is treated with antibiotic therapy. The infection can sometimes be difficult to treat because the bacteria can be resistant to antibiotics. This does not... |
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