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My husband has stage 4 esophogeal cancer ... probably a month to live...he is still taking chemo and now radiation (wish he wasnt!) and his nausea is so severe... 5 antinausea meds and nothing is working...he had to be rehydrated yesterday and has lost 10 lbs because he cannot eat or drink due to nausea... anything natural I can try????
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Hello, sorry to hear about your husband. Often chemo and radiation can make the tumor considerably smaller in esophageal cancer. And he might be able to eat better later. Avoid milk products as they can cause lots of slime. About the nausea - you could try bands that go around the wrists and have buttons that press an acupuncture point on the wrist (p6)- often used in pregnancy or for car sickness. You would have to ask for them in the chemists or Chat Doctor. You can also try buying ginger lolly pops - or ginger tea or even ginger ale. Furthermore, you can also make your own ginger lollipops. Also ask your doctor for some high calorie astronaut food. Careful they might bring on slime - see if they have some things unlike milk. Hope this helps a little. You might also ask your clinics if they have a nutrient counselor. Kind regards, JR
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I have been on Junel for a while, stopped it cause thought maybe my sex drive would increase if I quit bc. But 2 months later, not really any change. Now I am too scared to NOT be on bc and just rely on condoms, cause dont want pregnancy. So I am going to start taking it again. Trying to figure out if Junel is one that affects libido or if its not one of the worst, because maybe its just me - not birth control - since nothing has changed off of it.
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. This tablet contains 1.5 mg north Chat Doctor. Some side effects of June are
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Hi in 1989 (26) years ago, I was taken to hospital while having an Asthma attach, nothing unusual I had been down this road many times before since I was 9. They had a few challenges & put me in ICU, my lungs burst & took a time out on my heart for 21 minutes, it left me in a coma for 3 weeks etc etc. Since then I have a few challenges and they all are a inconvenience I wonder if this could also be the reason why I get so tired all the time? It is a pain, I try a little work out in the mornings, some squats, dead lifts, bench press etc only for 45 minutes a day, I shower, have some fruit, green tea a protein drink 30g/ms & then I am stuffed & crash for an hour or so. It even happens worse if I do not work out. Mornings are the best time of day for me, come 10.30 on I start to slow down again.I play a few games of chess on line, win & lose a few I try & read on line & books. I also try a Sudoku now & then med level.Testosterone stuff they have where I buy protein Powder but on a pension I can not afford a great deal of these & I have tried some but I still end up the same.Hi Im Greg do you have any Ideas here? Or is it just because of the cardiac arrest back in 1989? Thanks
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Hello Greg, It is possible that the tiredness may be a symptom of uncontrolled asthma/rhinitis that is ongoing as uncontrolled rhinitis do cause fatigue due to disturbed night sleep. Also, sedative antihistamine tablet (medication) use will add to the fatigue. Please get a thyroid check (TSH), It D3 levels to ensure they are normal. I would not suggest taking supplements on a regular basis. Best Wishes.
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Hi for about 8 weeks I have had light headiness, felt dizzy and have felt short of breathe. I am 28 year old female non smoker. HAVE HAD ECG and blood tests, now my doc has said I may have mild asthma without even checking my chest?.. I have taken the pump a couple of days and it hasnt helped. Any ideas?
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Asthma can present in different ways including chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing. It is a possible cause of shortness of breath, but there are others, and normally it would be diagnosed if there are additional signs or symptoms present. If you are unsure, then it may be best to have appropriate testing done to determine if this is the case. This would include chest examination and lung function testing. Since you are not experiencing any relief, it may be best to be reviewed. I hope this helps
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i have been in a real bad accident a couple years ago...i fractured c1 and 2 minorly...destroyed my ribs, almost had eye surgery and i have a metal rod in my leg. i chose to stay away from opiates the whole time i was healing. i used gabapentin instead. after about 1 1/2 years i decided to add tramadol to the list cause i was in more pain. then i also started to have horribe muscle twitching in my calf and debilitating painful muscle spasms at night when i try to relax. so i had the doctor try diff muscle relaxers....i have had znaflex, flexerall, baclofen and noe methocarbamol. all of them make me feel sick and disoriented in a bad way. when the first couple failed i demanded that she prescribe me diazepam. then bam i could finally sleep...i felt way better...less pain and it did not bother me the next day. i am poor, have no real insurance and i have to pay out of pocket. Soma is the only muscle relaxer i know that ACTUALLY works for me and does not make me wanna be sick. I know its habit forming but since i now my condition is for life...i am not so concerned about addiction as long as i can live my life better without pain and with sleep. i proposed a small dose of the valium in the day and a higher one at night to sleep and she said no...she seems all against soma all together....what other options are there for me?? diazepam cost me $5 a month and all those others are $30 plus a month for prescriptions. For a person in my condition does it not make sense to give me the valium at a higher dose so i can use it in the day and at night or at least prescribe a day time does of soma to go with the valium??? those are the only options i see.....
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Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned the fracture of ribs, c1&C2 region and also implant in leg, and now you are in pain. Since the incidence is 1-1/2 years old now you should focus on doing regular exercises as to get back to function. The types of exercises you can perform is -1. Breathing exercises - performing breathing exercises will help improve the capacity of lungs. It will even improve the strength of the respiratory muscles both primary and accessory. Also, this will improve the oxygen in the blood and the cellular mechanism in the body will be maintained well.2. Core stability exercises - this exercises will provide and assistance to the respiratory system and also improve the digestive system by improving the metabolism. This will also provide the stability of the spine.3. Lower limb exercises - this will be performed to help gain strength in the lower limbs. It will also improve the stability to the joints of the hip, knee l, ankle and foot. Also, by performing exercise there will be removal of metabolic waste through the excretory system.4. Neck strengthening exercises - this will help stabilize the neck muscles and the cervical spine. This has to be performed slowly as to avoid any excessive pressure on the old fractured cervical vertebrae. Now since you know what exercise you can perform, you can even take a guidance from the physical therapist as they will be able to teach the way it is to be done. Post that the exercises can be performed at home without any strain. Slow and steady wins the race. With the grace of God I wish you a good health. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.
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Hello, my wife has a pain on the lower part of her right shoulder blade. The pain started about 10 days ago and now is accompanied with a cough and congestion. Shes not spiting pink mucus. The pain is worse at night and hot applications or ben-gay are not helping. Please, advice.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, pneumonia (lung infection) should be ruled out first. Pneumonia can cause shoulder joint pain, cough, cold and congestion. So better to get done chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is showing pneumonia then she will need antibiotics. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry much. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen for shoulder pain. Continue warm water pad application on shoulder. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
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For the past two years I have been feeling like I m on a roller coaster ride of emotions and have been feeling really depressed because of it. I ve always had issues with my parents and some differences of beliefs that we ve had but It really all started when two years ago my mom cheated on my dad and that s when everything in my life started to go downhill. That day was one of the worst days of my life due to all the screaming, yelling and anger things being thrown and from that moment I thought I would never have that same life with both parents again and I didn t . Even though they stayed together and worked things out my dad became more difficult to talk to. He always considered himself right on everything the way he talked about other people and other races like he was so much higher then them he would yell at the slightest things and it was like walking on egg shells. As months went on I distanced myself more and more from him and my mom as she also became more over protective and crazy. I would ask to go over to friends houses and she would say no multiple times but then she would constantly complain that I m always in my room and that I don t do nothing and have no friends and those little remarks would drive me insane because the more I would tell my friends I couldn t come the lonelier my life felt. My friends suddenly just get tired of asking so much that they don t as much anymore. My mom also made me move schools my junior year to a new school where I knew no one. This broke me for so long because school was the one place I was able to be my crazy outgoing happy self with all my friends and the people I love surrounding me and she took that away. I was a completely different person at school then at home no one would ever know I was unhappy. Being at the new school I would cry for days because of how alone I felt at that point. Because now was I not only sad at home but sad at my new school to. No one talked to me for so long and on my second year here I still don t have that full happiness I used to but do when I get the chance to get together with my friends. When I m with friends It s like every feeling of sadness I have is gone and I m just smiling and talking and laughing the whole time but my parents don t see that. When they say blood is thicker then water I don t feel that way because my friends the people who help me to feel and be my happy self mean more to me. The problem is I never tell anyone my problems I bottle them ,I focus on helping everyonelse but myself and I ve bottled every problem in my life for so long that everytime I try to open up I end up crying and not being able to say the words I need to and then my parents say I m being a baby or just over reacting. Or for example they ll make fun of it by making a remark referring to whatever happened. I just want to truly be happy again not only with my friends but my family to but I don t know if that will ever happen when they don t take me seriously.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely suggest that you are victim of your own negative thinking. You cannot term your current state of mind as clinical depression. Rather, this is just disappointment. Disappointment which arises out of unforeseen life events do bring such symptoms like sadness, irritation, anger, lethargy, lack of interest, lack of appetite etc. Please understand this fact and make sure to introspect. Talking to your friends, outdoor activities and being creative should give you relief. Find the reason for your disappointment and consult a psychologist if need be. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http
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Dear Sir I need your help. My niece age 13 years. when she was very young just at the age of 2 years . She get suffering from epilepsy. The locals doctors advised epival syrup. We regularly use it for the period of 7 years. Then doctor advise to stop it .After a span of 5 or 6 years she got again epilepsy . Now you are requested to please guide us what should we do . We are very upset . Is it curable or not ? Kind Regards Ayaz Pakistan
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Hello dear friend, I understand your concerns. Epilepsy, in more than 90 percent of the cases can be controlled well with medicines and a few percentages of epilepsy cases which are not controlled well with medicines need epilepsy surgery, which again has promising results. Complete cure of the disease, may not be achievable in all cases but good control definitely is. Proper treatment is possible only with proper diagnosis. What type of seizure, and what is the cause of seizure? These guide the choice of treatment. Go to a neurologist, he will evaluate for the causes and type of epilepsy. He will probably get an MRI(magnetic resonance imaging)brain done and other relevant investigations. Still need help, please respond. Sir Isaac Newton,Abraham Lincoln had epilepsy with great control. And they were great people, is it?
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I had a blood test done a few days ago and was just wondering if you could help me interpret some of the results.... Iron Binding Capacity
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HI, Before you interpret any investigation you should know age of the person and sex (Male or Female) .also what for investigation is done that means it is always correlated clinically. Hemoglobin 13.9gm% is in normal range WBC count and differential count is normal, Serum iron and ferritin level with in normal range, TBC is slightly higher than normal usually seen in Iron deficiency anemia but reference range may vary from Lab to Lab. Please see your Physician, and he will interpret and explain to you details. Good Luck.
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i had si joint done april 3 2014 doing the surgery i ended up with a fractured pelvis it is so painful the doctor said he did not do it and it would take weeks heal i put ice in it then hean heat nothing will help a another doctor gave me pain pills i went to my family doctor he said the surgery had every thing to do with it please tell me how i can get some relief thank you
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Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short
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Just checking on the drugs a young lady swallowed in suicide attempt - Slow K, frusemide, Duloxetine , Prednisone , Mirtazepine, Propanolol. It would appear she got a hold of family members prescription meds and swallowed a bundle. She is now home from hospital in the care of her family. Strong Family history of suicide andPrevious impulsive overdoses. Just looking at what we can do at work to support this young woman if she allows us to do that. Cheers Patricia Simpson, Boeing Aerostructures Australia at Bankstown NSW
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Hi.this is challenging.probably she is suffering from personality disorder.also may be recurrent depressive disorder.get help from a psychiatrist for medication which should be kept out of her reach.close observation is needed.also proper counseling is required by a clinical psychologist to remediate her impulsivity.she is in particular risk because of her family history.so the sooner, the better.wish her good health
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hi doctor, i am suffering pain past two years (times only) and consultant or tho he advised this is L4 & l5 PROBLEM muscle & veins comes outside.. you go to physio therapy like I.F.T, Traction etc.. right now which type of treatment can i follow? pl advise me ..
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Hello, From the symptoms you have provided it appears to be not a muscle or vein problem, this is simply a case lumbar nerve root compression, but your history and complaints are quite insufficient to reach towards a definite diagnosis. I would like to advise you to go for a X-ray of your lumbar spine, flexion and extension views, and if possible get SN MRI lumbar spine with screening of whole spine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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41 year old female triglycerides level at 220 but my HDL is 47 LDL 77MCV-100.5MCH-34.1RDW-SD-46.6MPV-11.8AST-46 Doctor is only worried about the Triglycerides,and started me on fish oil. Should I be concerned with the other high numbers?Any thing else I can do to lower my Tris
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your triglycerides level is high. You should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Your MCV is slightly higher. You should go for serum B12 level once. You may have it b12 deficiency. Your rest all reports are normal. No need to worry. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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i have been having sharp pin prick sensations in various parts of my body, on my arm , on my thigh, my toe , beneath my foot , sometimes it s more like a tickle and other times it s quite painful. this has been going on for about four days now. i ve also expereinced tremors, mostly in my legs. for a while i have had pins and needle feeling in my right shoulder blade. It s making me a little worried. are these sensations nornmal? stress related? or could they be more serious?
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Hi and thanks for the query, Body tremors could either be essential, meaning no pathologic or pathologic. When pathologic, they could be intention tremors, which set in only when one has to take something or resting tremors. Depending on the particular characteristics of the tremors and the age, the diagnosis becomes very different. The sensation you are feeling like pins is generally called a peripheral neuropathy. This could be due to a neurological disease, or simple due to electrolyte or ionic imbalances in the body. Treatment depends on the particular cause of symptoms. I suggest you consult a neurologist for a complete reevaluation. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD.
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I am tired all the time during the day, I exercise, get 6 1/2 hours to 7 of sleep a night, but someone said maybe you should try B-12. I am 56 years old, weight 138 lbs. I didn t know what type of B-12 to look for and if it is determined by your weight. I do take a multivitamin (Complete for over age 50) which does have some B-12 in it, but not knowing if that would be enough. I buy the multivitamin at Walmart.
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Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern. I think that we should find out the cause of your fatigue first and then try to get the proper treatment. The cause may be different like a viral infection (common for ABV) , trauma, depression, endocrine disorders, immune disorders. A vitamin deficiency may also cause these symptoms. I would recommend having a full blood work for inflammation, a vitamin B12 level, a thyroid hormone test, a kidney and liver function tests. If everything results normal it may be a chronic fatigue syn Chat Doctor. I would recommend an antidepressant like Duloxetine or Nortriptyline for the symptoms. If any cause is found it should be treated. Hope to have been of help! Thank you for using Chat Doctor! Best wishes!
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my seven year old son with history of emesis (diagonosed at 3 with mild sensory integration). He has been vomitting off and on more often in the last month. sometimes all day large amounts. went to pedi who ordered an upper gi scheduled for tomorrow. He hasnt stooled in a couple of days, regularly is very regular. my pedi thinks it is just severe reflux but even on prevacid twice a day he continues to throw up. Im concerned that he may have an obstruction?
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Hi, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor, I understand your concern, According to the history you have given the nemesis is a bit unlikely due to persistent reflux as in which gastric content is not large and not very forceful ejection. Because he has not passed stool for a couple of days It's very crucial to exclude any obstruction as you have already thought of. In kids with sensory integration issues its common to have intestinal problems than others. I recommend your kid to have barium studies of small intestine and colonoscopy test. Hope the answer is useful. If you need any more you are welcome to ask.
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I had my wisdom teeth removed five days ago now. My upper left and lower left stitches have dissolved and fallen out, however; my lower left wisdom was removed, along with my second molar. Now, I have noticed there is a decent gap there, and it looks like the stitch is through the gap, just..not holding the gap shut. Im planning on calling my dentist in the morning, but I dont what when theyll be able to get me in. Is this a major concern?
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Hello Fairbanks for your query. First be relaxed, I will be most happy if I could help you out so no need to worry much. According to your description, it seems that the suture (stitch) of the lower left side has broken. But since the extraction was done 5 days back. There should not be much problem from this if you are otherwise healthy. But I advise you to get an appointment with your dentist so that he can check the healing of the extraction socket. Hope this would help you. If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are free to ask any time. Hoping for your best healthThank you Take disregards
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I am very sensitive to the slightest correction for my faults. My head fills with a fog and it is hard to concentrate. It also affects my eyes with a slight pressure. I had taken lexapro for 5 years with results. I stopped it 4 years ago. I have tried shrinks and the meds they have prescribed without success. I experience head clarity but it is short lived. I have tried breathing exercises, meditation etc. Should I go back on lexapro? Ed
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Hello, Please let us know your age. Learn is mainly used to treat a major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. Are you trying to connect your lack of concentration issue with depression and anxiety? I suggest you not to connect those. You should talk to a psychologist first for the assessment. It is possible that your problem could be cleared with psychotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, I have a very sore throat and chest and as a result I tend to cough a lot. Even worse, every time I eat I always throw up and I dont know why, I need food in order to give me energy and in order for my medicine to work efficiently but I keep throwing back up what I eat, can you help me???
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Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. I would suggest you following things
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i m 19 years old girl... i always have a running nose.. headache ..n feel tired everytime...though i sleep much ..i dont enjoy anything which i earlier used to..can u tell me whats the problem with me..i always feel like killing myself..i have atempted suicide many times..always think about dying..not interested in life
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Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor forum Since when do you have these symptoms? Did they happen after an incident or change in your life (like a break-up)? If that is so, please understand, these are phases, they come and go in everyone life. One has to face it in good spirit, and trust me after some time, when this goes away you will remember it and think - \"how silly I was then\". Runny nose, headache, and tiredness are seen in Allergic rhinitis (allergic colds), for which you can take homeopathy safely. Please talk to someone in family, or a friend. If they are unavailable, see a counselor to talk to. Take care For further end- Chat Doctor. rathore@yahoo.co.in
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my blood presssure reading on a home cuff moniter just read 200 over 121. It usually runs high in the evening, but this is the highest it has ever read. I take lisinopril 20 mg twice a day (40 mg total) and metorlol 50 mg twice a day (100 mg total). Should I go to the emergency room or wait and call my Dr. in the morinig?
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Hello, 200/121 BP is very high. As you are already having treatment for hypertension, then this much of high BP is not expected after treatment. * Check your BP once again, if its still high then do consult your doctor immediately as this much BP may lead to bleeding in body. Bleeding can be from nose as epistaxis but if it occurs internally then it might lead to serious outcomes.* Also keep some emergency medicine at home for emergency. You can keep capsule nifedipine (5\u00a0mg) at home and in emergency take it sublingual. You can ask your doctor about this capsule.* Keep an eye on salt in your diet and cut off extra salt from diet and do walk daily. Both these things will help in controlling high BP.* But for now consult your doctor first.* I hope you are satisfied with my answer. Thank you.
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I have a friend who is having really bad chest pains and is coughing a lot. Whenever he stands up his vision blackens for a few seconds and he gets really dizzy.\" i had the chest pains all day. my vision now blackens when i first stand up after sitting. ive had to stand still when i do stand up for about 15 seconds cause thats when i cant see and cant walk straight.\" he said a few minutes ago.Please help him
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, your friend is suffering from hypertension or other heart diseases. So tell him to consult cardiologist immediately and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). He may need antihypertensive and other cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
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About 1 year ago i had a sudden onset of burning, prickling sensation to my legs.In june this year i had generalised bach ache, flushed to the face. In the morning i woke with nausea and mod pain in back deep in under my ribs beside my spine.I couldnt eat due to pain and nausea. Lost weight and had fatigue.I have had numerous blood tests, MRI of abdo and spine, colonoscopy/gastroscopy, faecal tests. everything normal.Now in dec i have fatigue symptoms. Get short of breath when i exert myself, feel nervousness and gittery have mild nausea and niggling pains in rib area on back. My legs are still burning.
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Hello, thank you for asking this question. Your problem may be related with a diseases calls pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. It has several causes and symptoms and requires immediate medical attention. The most common symptoms of pancreatitis are severe upper abdominal burning pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting that is worsened with eating. Diagnosing pancreatitis requires two of the following
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Hi, My girl baby is 19 days old, she does not had her motions for the past 3 days. Every time she cries, i feel worried if shes hungry or suffering from stomach pain. She has little bit tight stomach when she cries. Please suggest the best home remedy I could do to help her so that she has her regular motions
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Thank you for the Question As your child has not passed stool for the past 3 days. There can be some emergency situation for child, as there can be a cause of symptoms of your child in this age. Does your child vomit out whatever she eats, have you noticed any lump in the abdomen while crying? Anyway I would highly suggest you to visit a nearby doctor to rule out any factor? It would need some investigations too for example Ultrasound or abdominal X_ray. A home remedy can cause further harm to your child in this age, as only Breast milk is recommended in this age. Will be happy to hear from you again. Chat Doctor.
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My wife normally have her mens between 28 to 2nd of the every month but she does not have mens this month.Though we were waiting for her pregnancy. she did pregnancy test through preg news test tube but it indicates negative result i am rather confused whether she conceived or not ? Ajay Kumar VermaNew Delhi (India)
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Hello, Thanks for your query. Home pregnancy tests read well when performed 3-7 days after a missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine. Since your wife has her periods with a span of 4 days every time, she should wait for at least 3 days after the farthest expected day to perform the pregnancy test. That is to say, she needs to wait until the 5th of the month. If you wish for an earlier clarification, you can get the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles done. A trans-vaginal sonogram performed about ten days after the expected period also helps to confirm/exclude pregnancy. Hope this helps.
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When I go out to dinner sometimes I feel really sick and I have even passed out before in the middle of resturaunts. I was wondering if this could be because I dont eat enough food throughout the day and somehow eating a meal latercan cause my blood pressure to drop? If so, is this something to worry about?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, not eating food entire day can't cause such symptoms of fainting down a d feeling sick. You are not taking any food throughout the day. This causes hypoglycemia. Brain needs glucose for its normal function. So hypoglycemia will cause shut down in brain function and this will lead to fainting and sick feeling. So better not to fast for whole day. Eat small meals or fruits during daytime and take proper meal at night. Don't worry, you will be alright by this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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My brother is suffering from depressionHis age is 31 and going through the stress of marriage failure.Doctor has prescribed sizodon 1 mg in morning and olimelt 10 mg at night.Please suggest how much time these medicines neeed to be taken and are they safe??
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Hellebore the Chat Doctor. So, the diagnosis must be something different. Without actually knowing the symptoms profile correctly-it will be unwise of anyone to tell if the meds are right or wrong. So, we need to know either his symptoms or proper clinical diagnosis to help you. Term Depression is used to refer to almost all psychiatric diagnosis by lay-man nowadays. This almost carry no significance.
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Hi, I have some pain which is in my left leg, starting from the left hip, the pain is constant with mild relief from Paracetamol, when i get into my car i sometimes have to lift my left leg into the car as trying to get in the usual way causes pain again should i go to the physio? i have had this pain for about 18months.
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Hi, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Got your quarry. But you have not mentioned your age and sex as there are several reasons for pain in the leg. So I can not do a proper diagnosis. Consult an orthopedic doctor and also get one X-ray and if needed MRI done. Meanwhile, you can take tab. Dolo (650\u00a0mg) or some other painkiller like Coquitlam or higher temporarily. Donor neglect the pain. Get it treated properly. Thanks. Take care.
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in my lumber spine MRI POSTERIOR and right paracentral protrusion of L4-L5 intervartebral disc causing compression over ventral aspect of dural theca and exiting nerve roots AND POSTERIOR DIFFUSE BULGING OF L5 S1 INTERVERTIBAL DISC A CAUSING MILD COMPRESSION OVER VENTRAL ASPECT OF DURAL THECA ANS EXITING NERVE ROOTWHAT ARE THERE MEANING PLS GUIDE ME AND SUGGSEST FOR TREATMENT
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Hello! I carefully read your MRI report and would explain that these findings indicate two intervertebral disc herniation in two levels
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I am a clinical social worker treating a 6 yr old child who was physically and emotionally abused by a parent. the child has been in treatment for one year but new symptoms seem to emerge when her abusive parent s name is mentioned. Symptoms include
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DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. You are doing well. From the given description it seems to be PTSD. Will need psychiatric intervention. Relationship therapies and Play therapy are good options. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy and exposure therapy should work in child Chat Doctor. Go ahead with an advice from psychiatrist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http
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I currently have right side rib pain/soreness....especially on the outer edges and near my breastbone. About 4 months ago, had the same pain that was more on the back of my rib cage. Went to ER and they did CT Scan and ultrasounds everything checked out they ruled to be muscle strain. I am not athletic....but I do alot of movements to keep up with my 16 month old twins. I have been experiencing sleeping problems recently too. This condition comes and goes and it seems to be muscle strain. But, I am wondering if you have any suggestions or advise.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query in my opinion it is muscular pain due to over exertion. Rest and analgesics(diclofenac/ ibuprofen) is its treatment. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can cause this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. Consulting with treating doctor is advised. I think your query answered.
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Dear Sir, I ve had unprotected sex with my Wife thrice in a month and I ve taken an I pill after 20 day (2-pill),and now we are planing for Baby, she is pregnant .....my Question....I-Pill any effect in baby (4 week -1month baby) Request you pl. advice Regargs, Paresh
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Hallow Dear, Your wife have taken I-pill after the day 20 of the cycle. After that if she has got menses, and now she is pregnant in this cycle, the medicine has already left her body, and you need not worry about its ill effects on the baby. Even though she has conceived in the cycle in which she has taken I-pill, she need not be worried. I-pill contains progestational medicine. Progesterone is needed for the stabilization of pregnancy. Moreover, the dose of progesterone in I-pill is not very large enough to cause any ill effect on the baby. I hope this helps you.
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hi! my name is Aswin, studying in 12th class. i think i have some psychological problem. but i am not sure about it. Actually, my problem is that i use to imagine a lot, something about my life. Actually , its my hobby.Everyday i use to imagine about something. This has become a daily routine in my life. when i saw a movie i use to imagine such situations in my own life and create a new story. because of this i am facing a lot of problem. Like when i am imaging something very sad, i use to be emmotional, and happy in the case of a happy occasion in my imagination. Also i was having a girl friend but i was not so close with her due to some situations. But i was loving her sincerely.Even though she was not so close to me, when she left me i was felt so bad that i don t know what is just happening to me, idon t what to do and what i am feeling at that time. i think this is because i use to imagine a lot about her that a strong affection was created in me for her. when i discuss these with my friends, they told me that you are feeling this because may be i am having these type of experiences first time in my life. but its not the true i experiences these type of situations more than 5 times, as i was having many girl friend before. now, i want to conform whether i am having a psychic problem or not. so, please me.
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HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have some adjustment problem. Sometime, due to some reason, people become obsess about any people. In that case, they feel the same way, you are thinking. Better to consult a psychologist and try to control such thoughts. You can also try some relaxation exercise that would keep calming or relax in tense situation. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am suffering with a dry hacking cough. Ive taken robitussin, mucinex dm, theraflu daytime/nightime and liquid, nyquil, halls, honey and lemon tea. I dont know what else to do. Please help.
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Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to know more about you such as since how long do you have cough, any other symptoms, any other investigations, your age, whether a smoker or not, etc. etc. However, from your current history, I would like to make suggestions for you as follows
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I have a severe issue I cant seem to get my self started I cant keep my grades up and I cant ever finish anything. Im always enthusiastic at the begging and then I seem to be in a like robotic motion. I dont understand it I really want a great life but I know Im wasting it away doing nothing I mean I have to convince myselfor to brush my teeth at night. There is allot more but can anyone give me an idea of what I should do?
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Motivation is the result of needs. Only if you have need you will be motivated. You are motivated to eat because there is a need. You will be motivated to request somebody for help if you need help. The whole of human life revolves around this need and motivation circle. Therefore, to have a solution for your current position, you should have a strong need. For everyone, for ages, goal is acting as need and goal directed behavior as response. Set an aim and promise and thrive to achieve it. You should practice psychotherapy techniques to streamline your lifestyle and meditation and yoga techniques to calm your mind, body, streamline your metabolism and thinking style. Please consult a psychologist. If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to overcome your problems. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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My wife had misscarriages twice & under gone DNC . Doctor advised us restrict intercourse for six months & we followed as Doctor said. After six months we started intercourse & already 1 year have been elapsed but still my wife didnot become pregnant . What shall we do to get pregnant ? plz advise me.
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Hi, How are you doing ? Let me give a positive note to begin with. If she has got pregnant once, no matter what the result was, she has very good chance of getting pregnant. Kindly see if the following checklist of investigations is househusband- Semen analysis at least 2- done 4 weeks apart preferably in an infertility center (examination done by an Chat Doctor. So check with HSG(X-ray with dye), or SSG (Scan with dye) or Laparoscopy all this done & found normal, nothing can stop a pregnancy with Gods will Hope I have cleared your query, do write back if anymore curveball the best
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My grandmother is suffering from recurrent kidney infections , she is 90 years old and has been tried on all antibiotics , her doctor has said she has only one more to try. Her kidney function has declined and we are wondering what treatment would be available if any or what next. Her physical health Is deteriating and her liver function and bloods for cardiac output have dropped significantly too. Thanks
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Hi, Thanks for writing in.First the kidney infection needs to be dealt with aggressively. There could be infection due to resistant organisms. She may require hospital stay with treatment including intravenous antibiotics. Then comes the part where the cardiac condition needs to be controlled. This can be done with the expert opinion of a cardiologist. At the same time medicines given to her must have lease liver or kidney toxicity. The general health and nutrition also need further attention to keep her health from deteriorating further. Hope this helps.
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last year we aborted the pregency at the 20th week due to renal failure of the kid, one kidney was missing and in the other one there was blockage in the urinary track. in the anomoly scan it got detected. my question is does this kind of case gets repeated in the second time prgency
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Hallow Dear, Most of the time such anomalies in fetus are found due to chromosomal abnormalities. The chances of repetition of such chromosomal abnormalities cannot be excluded. I would advise you first to submit both of you for your chromosomal studies to find whether the fault is in either of you which has resulted in the chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. If no fault is found in either of you, you may go for pregnancy. During pregnancy please monitor the baby by ultrasonography and chromosomal study if needed. I would advise you to consult fetal medicine consultant before you take any step for next pregnancy; and even during the pregnancy. I hope this helps you.
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I had this done in 1980 I have to many problems I cant eat things that are health for me when I try does hurt my stomach hurts bad but my body also I have so many different cancers in my body the food I try to eat I cant doesn t go down I had this done at luke st when this first came out my doctors cant fine out fine out whats going on no one does this here no more I need help to fine out answers here in Denver colo my eating it gets to where it hurts my stomach I live on mashed potatoes and gravy I cant take meats in can someone please help these doctors here don t know to much about this thank you
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Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood your history. I look that you are confused about the problems you have. You have pain in stomach, you can not tolerate many foods that give you pain in abdomen. You have to consult a Gastroenterologist to have detailed clinical evaluation, all the relevant tests. This will help us to get the proper diagnosis and hence the treatment. Please mention all the other problems like which caner/s you have, what is the treatment going on? The details will help us to help you more.
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Ive been have signs of being pregnant. Its been about 3 weeks since i last had sex. Ive taken tests they all come back negative . But ive looked it up and it might be to early im supposed to be starting my period this week i just dont know whats going on and would like for someone to help me understand.
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Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes it is too early to think of pregnancy. Premenstrual symptoms can mimic early pregnancy symptoms. One sign of pregnancy is a missed period. If you have missed your period, take a home pregnancy test. If negative and still no period, repeat pregnancy test after a week. If still negative wait for another week and see your ORGAN to check for ovarian cysts or other hormonal imbalances. Thyroid abnormalities, stress, sudden weight changes, major lifestyle changes, illness, travel across time zones can all cause delayed periods. A blood beta Chat Doctor level will confirm if you are pregnant or not sooner. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health
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i am having severe presurer headaches that come and go they feel like little sparks of fire going of in the top of my head my left arm and hand, left leg and foot start tiglingling and then get numb these last for several hours and some times for a day they come and go had ct scan nothing showed up what could be causing these symptoms
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Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.Meanwhile, you can follow these measures
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Dear Doctor,We found a suitable match for my sis. They both are B +ve. Our parents fear that with same blood group the bride and groom may give birth to thalasemic babies. Please confirm if this is true or not. And also advice the blood test to be done for the boy and girl to check if they are thalasemia minors or not.
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Marriage between individuals of same blood group does not cause thalassemia in child Chat Doctor. However, if either of the parent is having thalassemia minor or major then there are chances of passing on the genetic defect to the child. I suggest you to get hemoglobin chain analysis to know whether there is any defect of hemoglobin chains or not. Thanks and take care
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1.Hi,is it true that if you take femiplan for amonth or two then stop you can get pregnant easpecially if u are a ttc.2. been ttc for 4months now,i took clomid first dose but got my pees thismonth on 7th jan should i wait or take another dose,next month?
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Hi actually Milan is a contraceptive pill, and you can conceive only after stopping the pill. If you take it for 1 to 2 months, it will help in synchronized growth of follicles and prevent any cyst formation. So in some ways it can help in conceiving in the cycles after stopping the pill. You can take closed for 6 cycles but if it fails you need to move further. Get yourself evaluated. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and an ultrasound for follicles growth. Also, a tubal patency test will be required. For your husband semen analysis should be done. After all this you can go for GUI
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I have a working out related question. I was doing curls with weights and felt a slight pop on my arm (not the bone) I ignored it thinking it was my joint that popped. But when I looked at my arm it had a lump the size of a penny sticking out and a bit brighter then my skin color. Could this possibly be my vein that expanded? I have since put pressure on my arm and the lump has gone away slightly but my arm feels different not in pain but just different. I also immediately stopped working out when I noticed the lump.
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Hi.noted history of lump on the arm. It could be a fibrous (fibrous tissue formation), lipoma (fatty deposit) or a cystic formation. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Other diagnostics and management will be directed accordingly. If it is any of the benign lesions mentioned above, definitive treatment is surgical excision and antibiotic treatment. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.
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my 2 yr old nephew is running high fever, red chapped cheeks, not eating, green snot coming from nose. We were told last week it was fifth disease. But it has been almost 2 wks and the only symptom of fifth disease was red cheeks. There is no rash anywhere else. We are keeping fever down with motrin and tylenol. What could be wrong?
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Hi...fifth disease fever cannot go on like this for 2 weeks. 2 weeks of fever definitely needs evaluation for the cause of fever. But on important thing - 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. I have a few questions for you - 1. What is the maximum temperature that you have recorded daily?2. How is the kids' appetite?3. What other manifestations does he have apart from this cheek rash?4. How are the kids urine output?5. Are there any joint pains?6. Is the tongue looking like strawberry?7. Is there any abdominal distension? Kindly get back with answers to the above questions and also upload an image of the cheek rash and I will be glad to guide you further. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below - www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor.
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I have a pink bump on my butt. It really hurts. I have had them before but I never really looked at it until now. I often get them between my legs but they arent pink, they re raised bumps and they are hard. They usually go away in a few days. I dont know what causes these bumps but they re are really painful. What do I do.
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your history and symptoms suggest that you may have piles. You should avoid spicy food. Take high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. You can apply lignin jet over it to receive pain. If needed go for surgery for piles. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I injured my thigh muscle about 2 months ago--fell on a metal bar. It was bruised pretty bad and I had a difficult time walking for a couple of days since the muscle was so sore. That area of my leg is still very tender and now has a dent in it where the bruise was. Is this something that I should have looked at or does it just need more time?
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Dear Sir/Madam have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, the area you are talking about would have had a hematoma inside, which simply means blood collection after injury, now this settles with time and can cause an indentation like thing, if it pains it should be a thing of concern and needs expert help, otherwise, you can wait for some more time for it to settle. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
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I have a lump by my jaw sort of under my ear, it s like the size of a pea and it doesnt hurt really but it feels kind of like a bruise when i touch it. my friend said it s a swollen gland or something. I was wondering if I should worry about it and why it s there.
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. Or it can be some benign cyst. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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Hi, I am a 64 yo woman with a history of gastroparesis, GERD, and degenerative L4-L5 disc with back pain and bilateral weakness in thighs and tingling and numbness in feet. Also have sleep apnea. A fantastic GI Doc put me on Celexa at a very low dose - 15-20 mg/d - to increase GI motility for the gastroparesis, and it has worked like a charm. An Ortho Doc put me on Tramadol at a very low dose - 50 mg/d - for the back pain (also getting steroid injections for the back pain). I ve only needed 25 mg of the Tramadol to help with the pain, and it has helped me sleep and even helps with GERD pain. Have been on both for about two months with no problem. I needed my Celexa refilled, and the nurse practitioner has refused on the basis of the interaction between the two drugs and concerns of seizures. I have no history of sz disorder, and the Ortho Doc has no problem with the combo. Do you feel this combination at these doses is of concern; and, if not, how can I work around the script problem. The nurse practiioner has in the past been a fantastic assist with the GI practice, but I feel in this instance that she is being a bit over zealous. This combo is the only thing that has made me feel like myself in a long time.
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Though I agree with the concern that a person who takes tramadol either alone or in combination with Elena, has a higher chance of getting seizures. However, the risk is higher in a person with history of seizures, or with injections of tramadol, or with higher doses of tramadol (typically more than 100 mg dose). So, in your case, I feel you have a very low risk of getting seizures, if at all, and I would have no problem in prescribing you the combo, especially as, these two Chat Doctor. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health,
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Hi I am 20 years old and 60kg with 5.2 height, it is been one year I have been married initially I didnt wanted to conceive so I had several IPills later after four months I had continuous bleeding for complete two months I consulted a gyno and discovered I had PCOD my skin got completely tanned and hyper pigmentation all over my body suddenly from being skinny I became obese and drastic hair fall the gyno prescribed metformin I had it for two months but no change again she prescribed me Krimson 35 which I had been consuming from past four months which helped me to have regular periods but my ovaries are not treated as I stop my problem starts again, some of my friends suggested me to go for homeopathy as PCOD are best treated in homeopathy I am in a dilemma not able to decide confused and depressed please advice me and tell me about the best treatment and it s address in Bangalore. Thank You very much.
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Hallow Dear, You have spelled out your diagnosis as informed to you by your Doctor; i.e. PCs. PCs is a complex dysfunction in the body. What previously was thought as only ovarian dysfunction, is now found to be working at three different functions
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The pain in the left side of the chest comes when sleeping on the left side of the body and changes the subject of pain from day to day and comes in the form of pulses for 5 minutes and then disappear, and sometimes I feel shortness of breath at night
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having recurrent bouts of left sided chest pain and occasional breathlessness. So possibility of heart related diseases like heart failure or coronary artery disease (CAD) is more. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. ECG 3. 2d echo 4. Stress test (trade mill test) 5. Coronary angiography (if required). You may need diuretics and other cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I ve been having a problem with muscule movement and tongue twitching and my neurologist do not give a straight answer about what it could be. I know I have an abnormal EEG and also I have epilepsy since I am Seven years old, I would appreciate if you can at least tell me what do you think it could be happening in my brain
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Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to epilepsy or any possible adverse effects caused by your current therapy. I would like to know your actual therapy and doses. The abnormal EEG is related to the seizures. But, I would recommend performing a brain MRI and some lab blood tests to investigate for the possible causes (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests). Also, the plasma levels of your antiepileptic Chat Doctor.
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i am 31 years old,height 177cm, &weight 70 kg,i have a pain on my left foot(its paining between my two fingers & my toh).my uric acid is 6.9 i am felling a pain in my vains but its only in my lower part of foot,none of my other body parts is paining.after 3-4 days its automatically stop & then their is no pain but whenever their is a change in temperature its start again.I am taking a medicine(zyloric) for it. is it paining due to uric is it paining due to uric acid,or something ales please help me.
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Hello, If you are having gout then such pain can be there due to alternation in levels of serum uric acid. Serum uric acid levels in blood changes with change in temperature. It can precipitate in cold in joints and increase the pain. You may take a good effective analgesic in such case. The indomethacin in Chat Doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I have a lower back pain to my right side only--almost like the kidney area--not sure and when I wipe, I see blood on the tissue. I went to the Doctor on Friday of last week and he advised that I had a bladder infection and placed on me on a course of antibiotics named Ciprolet 500 mg. However, instead of the symptoms getting less, they are getting more--in fact that was when the lower back pain started. What might that be? How serious is that?
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Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Urinary tract infections can involve any aspect of the urinary tract (the bladder, urethra, ureter or kidneys). It would normally present with discomfort on urination, frequency, urgency, malodorous urine. It may also be associated with abdominal pain, fever, vomiting. It is possible that the blood in the urine and pain could be related to an infection. If there has been no response to the antibiotics given then it is possible that the bacteria present may be resistant to the antibiotics used. Your doctor may consider sending a sample of urine to the lab to determine if there are a bacteria present and which antibiotics it would best respond to. There are other causes of blood in the urine, if the urine test does not show infection then investigations would be conducted to check for these. I hope this helps
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I work mowing lawns. I wear a dust mask. i have had a cough and a weazy chest on and off for months. I had an opperation on my veins on my legs 2 years ago and I ended up with post op Phenomina. Then Pharygitis and my throat has never been the same. I generally feel well but i am sick of this chest i have.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) due to working in lawn is more likely. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi, I am 32 weeks pregnant and have had significant pubic pain for the last couple of weeks that I attributed to pubic symphysis diastasis. In the past 2 days the pain has gotten significantly worse and is now excruciatingly tender to palpation on the left side. Tonight I noticed a hard lump on the left side of my mons pubis that is incredibly painful. I have not had any other systemic symptoms, vomiting, fever etc. Any ideas?
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Hi. Thanks for your query. The pain in this area with a swelling on one side can be due to an abscess or symphysis diastase as you rightly thought about. The only way to get a proper diagnosis is by clinical examination by an Orthopedic Surgeon, and/ or MRI (MRI is safe in pregnancy). The treatment will depend upon the diagnosis. IF an abscess - needs a nice course of pregnancy-safe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. If dialysis- anti-inflammatory may be sufficient. Gynecologists opinion about an early Caesarion section can also be sought if the problem is severe.
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Hii doctor,,, my son is 2month old, he is suffering from cold since 20days...Now problem is slight cure.. But in morning time he is suffering from breathlessness and slight cough... Dr.has been given deriphyllin syrup for 15days twice a day 1 ml..but condition as it is... No improvement.... Plzz give me your guidance
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Hi, First, follow up the child with consultant again. Till then try to keep your child away from all possible dust materials. Try to keep the child in propped up position with you (approx 45 degrees angle incline) in bed in the morning. Avoid exposure of body parts of the child. He may find cold. Get him immunized according to the immunization schedule. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hey ive had spinal fusion in 2006.a month ago i was at the park and i was running and fell and hit my arm.i then felt an automatic shck that went shot straight to my back.now when i breathe sit pick anything up my back kills.my moms makin a app with my surgeon.shes callin tomarrow but it takes a long time for me to get in about a month or so.the pain hasnt gotton any better its actually gettin worse.i had the surgery because of scoliosis.also ive tried pain meds i can take any ibprofen products due to me bein on lithium and serequel.ive tried cold packs hot packs.ive tried pain meds.nothin seems to work.what am i to do until i can be seen?and do you think this could be related to the surgery?thanks
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Dear patient There are two possibilities considering your symptoms 1. Vertebral compression fracture 2. Disc prolapse. I would advise strict bed rest. Take a visit to nearby radiology center and do MRI of dorsal umber spine with screening of whole spine. MRI gives information about 1. Vertebral fracture 2. Disc prolapse 3. Nerve compression 4. Status of fusion. Spinal fusion makes spine stiff with decreased movements and hence degenerative of adjacent vertebral level increase which puts at higher risk of fracture with minor trauma. Please go for early MRI and take consultation to your operating surgeon asap. Meanwhile, take tab duration twice a day with tab antacid 40\u00a0mg twice a day for pain relief.
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dr. i am 28 yrs old male my problem is that my foreskin is tight and does not comes down and i feel pain if i touch my glance penis. i am getting married within 3 months and the given the fact that i have never penetrated causing severe mentall tensions. also my penis length is just 4inches which i feel quite short.........please advice
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Hi, Like the shape of the nose, everyone's penis is different. Big nose doesn't mean it works well. Likewise, a long, thick and straight penis is not needed for pleasuring women. The vagina accommodates any shape of penis. Since the length of the vagina is only 3.5 inches (8.9 CMS) and 1 inch (2.54 CMS) length of a penis is sufficient to fulfill its work. There are no proven ways to increase the length of the penis. The size of the penis is not equivalent to pleasure during sex or fertility. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, I was overweight about 6 months ago, I weighed around 136 KG, I then changed my life around and started eating right and exercising and I now currently weight 94 KG.Sometimes without even exercising I often feel quite light headed, dizzy, and weak, even after having something to eat.and then theres instances where I will fuel and hydrate pre-workout and within 2 minutes of even light jogging I start to feel weak and dizzy and light headed and need to stop.Today I went to the Clinic and got an ECG and they found a very low heart rate, was around 48BPM she said and she said it could be to do with fitness but I dont know, I really dont feel very good and fit when I fule and hydrate and then within 2 minutes of light jogging feel weak and dizzy and need to stop..I am going to the doctors about this tomorrow but, my question is, I wanted to play soccer next year, and obviously feeling like this after a slight workout isnt very practical, I was wondering if there is anything you know of that can stop me feeling like this when I work out?Is there anything I can take such as even just a bit of caffeine to get my heart rate up or anything?Thanks
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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that a low heart rate could be related to regular physical activity. But, based on your symptoms, it is important performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes
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a few times per week for a few months now, When I try to close my jaw or chew food, the right back side of my jaw hurts... well, under the jaw or right under my right ear as though there is a fluid or something there that has no place to go when I try to close my jaw. It goes away after a few hours and up to a day or 2. There is no abvious swelling and I have no ear or tooth aches of any kind.
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Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Pain on opening or chewing, popping sounds while biting suggests TMJ syn Chat Doctor. Pain can be relieved by a combination of medications including muscle relaxants. I would advise you to visit an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and get it evaluated and if splints are needed to fit over the teeth, you can get it done. These devices take pressure off the jaw joints and muscles, so they can relax and heal. If TMJ syn
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Hi there I am a 33 year old construction worker I have had some lower back pain pretty much since I started working. But around the last month I have had pretty intense pain in my lower back feels like above my hip but it is not my hip. I get a severe burning pain down my right leg. It woke me up out of my sleep last night and felt as if I couldnt get out of bed. Almost felt if I moved the wrong way I was going to rip my self in two. And it has caused me to wet the bed a few times..... please help
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Hello, I think this is a fiscal hernia with spinal canal stenosis sighs. The bad sing is involuntary (uncontrolled) urination which means that the disc is compressing the medulla. I think this is a medical emergency, and you should see a doctor and perform imaging studies such as lower back MRI and other tests. Depending on the results you may need spinal surgery to release the spinal canal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What does it mean when your very congested wheezing and is having a hard time breathing. And while hes breathing it s intense like he s having a hard time breathing. And he s also very hot on the outside but he s cold. He says his stomach hurts while trying to breathe.
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Hello dear, Wheezing and difficulty in breathing is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages. Management consists of
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Had spinal stenosis operation, but pain worsened after the surgery...pain is all over, moves around, but in several place at one time, from the top of my buttock down side of my leg, inter-leg, front and back of knee and in the calf, both front and back. Any ideas of why it is so bad after surgery?
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Hi there, Thanks for your query. The possible causes of persisting and aggravated pain following surgery are-potential injury to the nerves during surgery, persisting pinching of the nerves and, inflammatory reaction of the nerves due to surgery. MRI scan (and MRI Anglo, if required) should be repeated to reassess the condition post-surgery and identify the cause of persisting problems. A short course of anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised
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im on clomid 50mg with bd dose for first time.on my 12th day the doc do scan and said that my egg is not matured.asked me go for IUI procedure next month.please advise. Im 37 years old this year.my first son is 7 years old.im trying for 2nd child just few month ago.thank you
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Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. While you are taking closed your follicle should mature and rupture. If this doesn't happen I suggest you to show your doctor and get dose increased if feasible or else add another ovulation inducing Chat Doctor. I also suggest you not to go for GUI until your follicle is grown properly and ruptured. Let me tell you some facts about GUI. It is intrauterine ingestion of sperms. Here sperms are washed and processed, and healthy sperms are placed in uterus. For fertilization to occur your follicle should be ruptured and ovum should travel into tube where sperm will be there. If your follicle not matured only then no ovum produced so no fertilization occur.Also, before going to GUI you should get your tubal patency test done. If tubes are normal then you should go for GUI. Hope I have been helpful. Regards
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Hi Sir, I am using Deanxit for last 10 months. And now my doctor suggested to go for Dicorate 250 and Qutan 25 as he thinks that now I am suffering from Bipolar disorder. From yesterday only I started these tablets and now today I am feeling very much low and depressed. Can you please let me know if I can continue these tablets?Rakesh.
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His had gone through your query. Bipolar disorder has two poles1. Manic episode.2. Depression. Dicorate and Quran both are used to treat depression in such low doses. It will show their effect after 2\u00a0weeks. Proper psychological evaluation is must diagnose phase on which treatment is depended. Continue to take medicines with regular follow up to psychiatrist will give early recovery. Still have question then feel free to ask. Thank you. Get well soon.
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I had 2 cortizone injections in both knees in February and tgen 1 injection in 1 knee about a week ago. I am now experiencing chest pain . I work out sometimes twice a day , always once a day and it s weird , I don t notice the pain as much then , but more so when I m not working out. I was not having anything like this till about 5 or 6 days ago. What can this be?
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Thanks for asking your query completely understand your problem chest pain can be caused by a variety of problems from peptic ulcer, gastritis, angina and other causes. You should get an each done and consult a cardiologist, and if its normal nothing much to worry about, you can use some analgesics till then along witChatDoctore proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole which will deal with your pain till then...no need to panic as for now thanks /regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health
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Dr. Good evening. Dr. my son met accident one month before & his spine D-12 break and compress a nerve due to this reason his below part legs and his foot was not working proper but after operation of spine his legs become working but foot and fingures are not working .....so please let me know about improvment .....
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Hello, I am glad to see both of yours fighting spirit, its perfect to see your son doing so well after such a bad accident. His prognosis post surgery is perfect. The muscle strength in foot and toes will take some time to come as these are small muscles to be worked on and out brain does it very slowly. Till then your son can use assertive devices for ambulating. A physical therapist can help you in rehab. For any further assistance feel free for follow up Hope this helps you thank you
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my grand father had a brain stroke on 28 Jan 2013, it is infraction on the right side of the brain. he is 80 years and has pace maker he is still in neuro icu for almost 10 days initially there was no sense and no movement in any part of the body but for the past 8 days he is able to move his left limbs and sometimes he opens his eyes, he is still fed liquid by rice tube pls let me know how far he can get cure?
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Brain stroke of the right side leads to paralysis of the left side of body. The amount of disability and the expected recovery depends on the size and location of the stroke. This is known with the help of MRI brain. The improvement also depends on any other co-existing illnesses. Generally older people take longer to recover. Physiotherapy, good nursing care and regular medications are the keys to good functional recovery. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.
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since december, ive been having issues with my hair falling out, insomnia, breakouts, general lack of energy, and a strange greasy pinkish tint and almost ham like smell to my urine. i have a doctors appointment with my family doctor on the 14th, but im hoping that perhaps i can get a rough idea what i should be suggesting she looks for...
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Hi. I understand your concern. Fatigue, weakness and insomnia may suggest underlying stress. Further, detail evaluation may yield depression or anxiety disorder. So proper psychological assessment is must. Hair fall may be part of stress or may be due to some hair disorder. Need to consult dermatologist for underlying causes. Urine routine and micro examination is necessary to reach proper conclusion or rule out infection. So consult physician and go for basic investigations that will help to reach proper diagnosis. I hope I have answered your question. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you.
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recently my wife had a vaginal infection which we were not aware of and the very next day after intercourse I had a fungal infection in my penis....I washed it thoroughly with hot water and found that the tip of my penis was bruised....from then on iam not able to pull the skin backwards completely as it was earlier....it has been 2 weeks now and I still feel the irritation in the foreskin where it was bruised....I wash it every day with soap and hot water.....please help....I still have the irritation on my foreskin and the bruise is not completely healed....
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helloThanks for query. You have developed infection of the foreskin (Prostatitis) due to infection transmitted through sexual intercourse with your wife who had Vaginitis. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefuroxime along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. Your wife needs to consult her Gynecologist for per spectrum examination and take the necessary treatment.
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I have had the mirena for 3 years now. Recently I have been having pains that feel just like contractions and a sharp pain every time I urinate. I also can not feel my strings anymore. I have had about 3 or 4 UTIs since the mirena has been in so I know what one of those feel like and these pains are not similar to that feeling at all. My doctor cant get me in for 2 weeks , but I am in too much pain to wait til then. What should I do ?
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Hi. Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor. You are unable to feel your strings of IRENA because it has moved from its position, and it could have got embedded in uterine tissue. Sometimes it can spontaneously move out from uterus and can get embedded in abdomen. Absence of strings accompanied by unbearable pain could be due to perforation in which case it is an emergency. But risk of perforation is usually high when it is inserted soon after delivery, i.e., during deuterium. You should consult your gynecologist immediately and an abdominal X-Ray or ultrasound uterus will reveal the status of IRENA. If it has moved away then it needs to be removed immediately, and you should opt for some other contraceptive method (not another IUD) for few more months. I hope this is useful to you.
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I woke up at 4 in the morning unable to sleep because my body is so itchy. I m most itchy all over my calves, behind my knees, my stomach and the inside of my elbows and the rest of my body is still itchy, just not as much. There is no rash . I haven t eaten or done anything I don t usually do. I m 14 years old. I see I m taking skin off every time I scratch . I put lotion on my legs but that made them itchier. My skin has been a bit itchy before, in a specific area, but never half this bad. I took amoxicillin for ten days about 3 months ago. I don t have any allergies that I know of.
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Hello, The condition you are describing may be urticaria which is itchy red lumps and bumps on the skin with sometimes swelling of lips and tongue. It is due to histamine release from mast cells that can be triggered by infections or sometimes idiopathic. The condition resolves on its own and antihistamines help in lessening the symptoms. Do NOT scratch as physical urticaria is one entity that worsens on scratching. Full blood count (to exclude infections), liver function & thyroid function check is sometimes helpful. Long-acting non-sedating antihistamines over 6 weeks to 3 months (if 6 weeks is not enough) such as Allegra (Fexofenadine) 180\u00a0mg/90\u00a0mg and/or cetirizine 10\u00a0mg at night is recommended.
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hi Ive been having these bumps on my genital area since around 7th grade they dont burn they itch once in a while or not at all. One day after I tried to shave the next day a whole lot of small pumps appeared, every time fabric rubbed against them they would itch so bad. I have these speckled size bumps on my outer limps of my vagina and they dont itch at all. Ive been paranoid for the longest and Im scared to tell my guardian. Does these symptoms sound like herpes?
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Hi and thanks for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these bumps and the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. From all the information you have provided, the chances of this not being a herpes infection are very high. The age of onset, the evolution, description and the nature of these bumps do not sound like herpes. I will suggest that you get the courage to inform your doctor or guardian about this for evaluation. It may sound scary but guess you would like to know what this is and get it ad Chat Doctor. If you are sexually active, please always consider using condoms to prevent STDs. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for clarification and more information if need be. Thanks for using our services.
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I have a bruise on my right side. Have not hit it or been hit by anything. 2 days later, I am having lower back pain. I am going to the bathroom normal, and have not seen blood in anything. What could cause this. This is the 2nd time this happened in the last year
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Hi I did review your concern and question. Your lower back pain can be due to multiple reasons. I would advise you to consult a rheumatologist for complete evaluation including-xray, cbc, esr, crp-MRI spine,HLAb27 if required afterwardsFinding the right cause is important to start right treatment in back pain About the bruise you need to be investigated for CBC, platelet count and coagulation profile. Also, both back pain and bruise can be related with respect to an autoimmune phenomenon. I hope this helped me know if any more questions or concernsWish you best luck ahead
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im 18 years old. i feel not comfortable with my left chest(heart).sometimes it pain but sometimes it not...i have tis pain since i was 14...wnt its start to pain, i just cough and it will be normal. after long time yesterday wn i was sleeping i start to pain back.and it was worst....soon after 2 to 3 min its back to normal....but until nw i feel not comfortable....can u help me?
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THANKS FOR WRITING AT ChatDoctorI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN. AS PER YOUR HISTORY AND THE SYMPTOMS GETTING RELIEVED BY COUGHING YOUR EITHER HAVING VENTRICULAR ECTOPIC OR SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA INTERMITTENTLYTHOUGH ANXIETY AS A CAUSE CANNOT BE RULED OUT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW AS TO WHAT PRECIPITATES THE CHEST PAIN. IS IT ASSOCIATED WITH POST PAIN INCREASED URINATION, DOES ANXIETY OR TENSION INCREASE YOUR SYMPTOM IT WOULD ALSO ADVISE YOU TO CONSULT A CARDIOLOGIST AND GET A HOLDER ECG MONITORING DONE.YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERN. HOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY...
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I have really sharp pains in my heart or around that area but it happens every once in a while but when it does happen i really cant breathe and i take really short breaths of air cause i take a normal breath of air, the pain is just unbearable and im also really concerned about this
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain. So Ger done ECG. If this is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. It seems muscular pain mostly. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected site. 5. Avoid stress and anxiety. Be relax and calm.
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Hello there, I am 35 years old and had a stent operation due to a heart attack (hireditary causes). I now experience a ticklish feeling approx once a month in my heart. Is this likely to be a serious sensation? What could the causes be? Do I need to get this checked out?
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Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor.First I would like to know what were your symptoms when you had heart attack, was it similar ticklish feeling ? If so then you should go for early check up.Otherwise, it may be due to acid reflux due to some medicines increasing acidity. If you are able to walk at a brisk speed for 20 to 30 min without any symptom or ticklish feeling then nothing to worry.Otherwise, you should go for early heart check up My best wishes Chat Doctor.
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sir my mom is 41 years old having 60kg weight ,she had gone through many tesions through out her life and now she become a patient
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Hello Enlarged liver may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, obesity,altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. She needs few other investigations like routine hologram, Random blood sugar(RBS), Complete liver function test(LFT), Viral markers, Lipid profile, Renal function test, Ultrasound of abdomen. Further investigations can be done if needed. Proper treatment depend upon findings. She may need few medicines after investigations. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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I fell down a few days ago and now my upper left side of my chest hurts when I breathe in. I did not fall on my chest, just on my behind and my right armpit landed on the top corner of a chair. Did I just bruise my inside or could this be more serious?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it is muscular pain only. As you had fall and muscular pain occurs commonly after fall. But we need to rule out internal damage first. Internal damage can be in the form of1. Rib fracture2. Pulmonary contusion3. Pneumothorax etc. So get done chest x-ray and rule out all these. If x-ray is normal than your symptoms are mostly due to muscular pain. Try to follow these for symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid strenuous exercise2. Avoid heavy weight lifting3. Avid bad postures in sleep.4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant. 5. Apply warm water pad to the affected area.
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I had orthiscopic knee surgery Friday. I opted for a spinal instead of general anesthetic . Have been taking oxycodone 5mg , aspirin and dulcolax. Drinking hot tea, water & juice. I ate soup the first & second day and had my first solid meal today. Have had orange juice with ground flax seed and have not had a BM yet. Is this due to having a spinal and what else can I do to speed things along?
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Most of our patients who had arthroscopic surgery indeed have a lag in their bowel movements but the usual culprit is their lack of walking and standing activity. When these activities resume their bowel movements get regular again. Hence the usual problem is just postural or positional. We move our bowels better when we stand up once in a while. But apart from that specifically in your case your oxycodone causes the irregularities in your BM
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My period was a week late in February and then two weeks later I was having brown blood spotting, and sometimes is was a pinkish red. This lasted for about a week. Im starting to have headaches, be really tired all of the time, and my lower back hurts. Ive been feeling really nauseous the last couple of days and have a heightend sense of smell. I dont know if these may be pregnancy signs or not tho. Do you think you could help clarify for me?
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Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you have always been regular with your cycles and are sexually active, you need to exclude/confirm pregnancy in the current scenario. An estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles along with a trans-vaginal sonogram is the best way out to clarify the situation. Your symptoms can happen with a very early pregnancy, but a proper confirmation is necessary. If positive, this spotting should be monitored, the viability of the pregnancy assessed and further management given. Hope this helps.
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I have a spot on my penis which almost resembles a bruise but it is seeping an almost yellow substance. I ve read about busted blood vessels and how they will look like a bruise but not understanding where the secretion is coming from. I am a married man and have been for 16 years and we don t get crazy. We are monogamous to one another.
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. It may indicate herpes infection and this is the first thing to think of. In every case these symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing STD testing. Second, it may be signed of reinfection or urinary stones and some other genital infection, but this is less common. In every case, antibiotic therapy may be required, so test should be done as soon as possible so that appropriate treatment can be started. Till that try to Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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I have 8mm stone in both side doctor suggest to drink water is it possible by medicine or not 31 Male I have kidney 8mm stone on both sides,which medicine I have to follow,pls suggest is it required laser operation or not?
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Hi if you have recurrent symptoms of pain, or any urinary disturbance your bilateral renal stones can be surgical removed which is a very easy method, but these stone can appear again & trouble u so if u have above-mentioned condition then u may go first for surgery & then Homeopathic T/t which will stop its formation again and again. As a Homeopath I would suggest if they are silent stones without any trouble only homeopathic t/t will be sufficient to cure it.
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what thallium stress test is for and how much it cost in India (bangalore)? I am 63 years old man already been through angioplasty 3 years back. Whenever I walk, I feel pain in my chest. So, my doctor suggested me to go through thallium stress test. Can you please help me to know what thallium stress test is for and how much it cost in India?
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Stress thallium is a test whicChatDoctores under nuclear medicine department its better termed as stress M1B1 gated scan with species done in two phases during the first phase you would be asked to walk in a treadmill and at the end of the walk you would be injected by a radioactive dye images of heart will be taken by radio activity scanner after that you would be asked to come after about 120 minutesas 120 minutes is the approx time taken by heart to come fully at rest again images will be taken after 2hoursboth the initial and final images will be compared if blood supply to a part of heart is normal the radioactive dye injected earlier will be cleared from that part of the heart by flow of blood but in case blood supply to a part of heart is compromised in that case the remains of radioactive dye will remain at that part as blood is not reaching there so radioactive dye will not be cleared fully it costs 18000inr in top-notch hospitals thanks!!
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please help me answer this one. what is lung left apical infiltrates? cause they told me i have a tuberculosis, but i dont really believe it, im starting now my medication and they give me medicine name QUADTAB (FILM-COATED TABLET FOR ANTITUBERCULOSIS. Please help me this question?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of tuberculosis is more in your case. But better to first confirm tuberculosis before starting these Chat Doctor. Tuberculosis is common in upper lobes. This is because of high oxygen in upper lobes. So any upper lobe lesion must be investigated to rule out tuberculosis. So you need sputum examination for AFB, bronchoscopy and BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) and CT thorax if required. If any of these is positive for tube, you need to take anti-tubercular
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Hi doc, 63 yrs, blood in semen, have had 2 biopsy of the prostrate no cancer, about 2 yrs now have gotten better with bhp take some health formulas that work for me. prostrate blends, but today saw bloody spearm, have had no tramas down there or weird stuff, just happened, actually I ve been feeling really good lately, the only thing I changed was I took my vitamins this morning before work and usually take them at dinner but last night was bowling night and got home late. Whats going on Thanks
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Hi, Blood in the semen (Hesperia) is usually due to infection of either seminal vesicle or prostate. However, the other cause of blood in semen like enlarged prostate has to be ruled out. Consult qualified urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis 3) Serum PSA. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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can a large herniated disk in lower back L5-L6 take years to heal,i dont want to risk surgery,its been 10months now of pain,but patches of less pain have been occuring,i dont mind how long it takes,just wondering if theres any risk in waiting it out?
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Hello, The herniated disc will require surgery if the disc is not healing for any number of reasons. The surgeries that are chosen will usually aim to decompress the nerve root that is being touched and irritated by the herniated disc. You should consult a neurologist to decide the proper treatment in your case. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hi I have been treated for thyroid cancer with total thyroidectomy last January and rai in april.I was given a stimulated tg level of 1.2I have just had tg level done and I have been given 2 readings tg level of .1 and 2.2 and thyroglobulin antibody 23.3 and 24.3 .I would be grateful if you could explain what this means. Is it indicative of persistant/recurrent cancer
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of thyroid cancer and treated with total thyroidectomy. So no need to worry about thyroglobulin level. Thyroglobulin level does not suggest recurrence of your cancer. You should go for ultrasound neck once to rule out any growth. No need to worry about cancer from your result. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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my husband has had two neck surgeries and is fused from c-3 to 3-7. he has pain, tingling and numbness radiating down his arms and his fingers are very painful and the skin is peeling. He says it feels like needles stabbing into his fingers. What do you think this might be. they said it could be carpal tunnel, but i refuse to believe that. Any direction would be appreciated.
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Hi Went through your post as you have mentioned that your husband has known cervical vertebral disease and underwent for its surgery, and now has neuropathic pain in arms, it is obvious that he has compressive cervical neuropathy, I would suggest you start him on sustained release pregabalin 75\u00a0mg bet, although it may cause giddiness in early few days but will improve symptoms, and secondly he should avoid prolonged neck bending. Regards
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I developed 2 very small red marks on my upper abdomen;(only 2), along w/ a very small reddened- mark under my rt.breast. Appeared as a white \"blackhead\". They at 1st itched, & do NOT now. I put Bacitracin ointment on them. They seem to be disappearing. I have had sexual contact this past Sunday, the 19th. They developed on Mon., the 20th. I would hope that this is not the beginning of Shingles. What could these possibly be??
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Hi, I have read about your concern. Thanks for asking. Let me tell you one thing about shingles. They are not sexually transmitted. Shingles are caused by a virus called Herpes zoster, the same virus which causes chickenpox which might be well known to you. Shingles only occurs in people who have had previous episode of chickenpox probably in childhood. In people who have chickenpox in childhood, the virus enters nerve cells in body called dorsal root ganglia. There it stays dormant. When the persons immune system is weakened, it gets reactivated and develops into shingles. Also, it is restricted to only certain areas where that particular nerve supplies the skin called dermatomes. It doesn't occur in the way you have mentioned like red marks. Shingle has many blisters or vesicles. So don't at all worry about shingles. You might have developed some allergy to some clothes or due to excessive sweating. Just try to avoid clothes that irritate you. Try to keep the area with red rashes Chat Doctor. It will mostly resolve by itself. As bacitracin ointment has worked on them, you can continue applying it. If it doesn't resolve in few days, visit your dermatologist.
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Sir my aunt is suffering from mouth ulcer for 3 months...now this time she is in renukot(near Varanasi).15 days ago she was in patna and her treatment was runing in patna..and the doctor was ENT specialist Sachhidanand singh..In patna she was ok... but when she went renkot again her disease is attack her mouth... i mean it is increased..So her house is near of varanasi... so I want to know any best doctor for mouth ulcer or only ulcer in varanasi...could you help me? or tell me?
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Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Recurrent mouth ulcers is usually due to some factors it can be due to Stress or anxiety related, Nutritional deficiency, vitamin deficiency, immune dysregulation, hormonal influences. If I was her treating dentist, I would advise her to apply McCoppin/denote gel two or three times a day. Do salt water gargling for a while. Avoid spicy food for a while. It will subside on it own gradually within a week or two. Avoid stress and have a nutritious diet. Multi-vitamin supplement can be taken. If still persistent, consult an oral surgeon. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.
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I have a fungal rash behind my knees. It developed last June, but went away with treatment of Ketoconazole Cream 2%. This time, the Ketoconazole doesnt seem to help. My doctors said to try Nystatin Cream, but that seemed to make it worse. What should I do?
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Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina corporal, a kind of fungal infection. Fungal infections need proper treatment otherwise they keep on recurring. I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing ketoconazole during daytime and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistamines for itching as required. Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Thank you
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I am 36 years old, on Jan 4th 2013 I had an abdominal hysterectomy , after a couple days of being discharged I was readmitted for ileus , I am still having issues with intestinal pain same area that was bothering me before. upper large intestine close to stomach, when I eat I can feel material going through intestine, BM are loose no form but intense pain(almost like labor contraction pain) also feel this pain when urinating (all urinalysis comes back normal) Im still nauseated dont eat alot, feels full all the time when I do eat it feels like its pushing on diaphram and causes breathing coughing spells
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Forum. You had abdominal hysterectomy on 4-1-2013. And in 2 days after discharge got readmitted for illus. It must be a secondary to obstruction. So it may be a side effect of the surgery. Of course if it is illus it must be there since long before. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. For illus long term and continuous treatment may be recommended. If it is secondary to the surgery if the problem is corrected, there is a possibility of complete correction. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.
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I was diagnosed with a minor leaky valve about 6 months ago and everyday I still feel pain in my chest. It feels like a brick is in my chest. I am not on any medication except for high cholesterol. I am soon to be 36 is it safe to get my teeth cleaned? A cavity filled? To get pregnant?
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Hello, Chest pain is really atypical for a leaking valve. For this reason, I would recommend performing an exercise cardiac stress test in order to investigate for any other cardiac disorders. I would like to directly review your cardiac ultrasound report, if you could upload it, in order to be able to give a more professional opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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I am a 55 year old woman. Last Friday at around 5
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Had it been any lump of that magnitude in the breast, you could have palpated it. There are more chances of muscle pull. Pour some hot water and massage a muscle relaxant mentally. For early recovery, if you can put 1/2 tsp turmeric powder in warm milk or water and take daily once or twice. Its tasteless, safe, natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic spice. No harm. Not toxic unlike Chat Doctor. If you do not like, may take Hard
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My son was sent home from school today with a stomach ache. When i questioned him, he says his stomach feels numb. He points to the center at and just above the belly button. Once or twice within the last few hours he says he has pain on the sides. Would this be a virus or something else
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Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There are different reasons as - intestine infection with some sort of bacteria or virus ingested through food, liquids, contact with toys or else. - intestine warms . - initial signs of internal pathology as appendicitis or other.* Needs confirmation with clinical signs, necessary lab tests and ultrasound evaluation. Hope this will help you for sure. Wishing your toddler fine recovery. Regards dear.
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I am having seizures my Aunt and her daughter and her daughter had seizures also are they genetic? I am also having trouble with weakness in my arms and legs, I sleep more than I should I cannot wake up. I also have brain tumor would this cause part of the trouble?
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Seizures in your case are probably genetic, also known as idiopathic epilepsy. A brain tumor on the other hand, can also cause seizures. It is important to know the location and size of brain tumor. If possible, please upload a copy of the MRI brain report. There are good medications to prevent seizures, so, there is no need to worry. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/
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hello sir i am sooriyakumar. in 1990 i take treatment in st thomas leoprosy center(chetpet,thiruvannamalai dt).but last two year i am in chennai.i find some symptums of leoprosy in my hand.so i have to take treatment near by my area.now i am in kilpauk.where to take treatment i dont know,pls help me sooriyakumarage 27
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Hello sooriyakumar, With reference to your concern. If u had taken treatment for Leprosy previously and u think that your symptoms are the same as how when u were diagnosed in 1990. I advise you to take the previous hospital records, and get a consultation, with the DERMATOLOGY (Leprosy Clinic) doctors at Rajiv Gandhi General hospital (which opp. To Chennai central) which would be nearer to your location. Hope, this helps you. Thanks, Good Health
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Dear Dr please help I feel so rough in the mornings, my head is heavy I just want to go back to sleep but I have to push myself. I find it hard to think clearly and have to fake it that all is well. The foggyness has gone from my head by the afternoon and I feel human. I was thinking could it be SAD as the feeling is worse in the winter. In the heart of summer I don t feel so bad. But I have notice the symptoms have reappeared. I have anemia and take iron tablets. I have cut meat out of my diet 90% as I want to eat as healthily as possible and I believe that a vegeterain diet is the most healtihest. Please help me.
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Hi, You haven't said anything about checkup results from a general medical examination nor metabolic studies done to check basic elements of your chemistry to be sure that your thyroids, parathyroids, and a Chat Doctor. You say you have become a vegetarian and cut out meat by 90%. Did you know that Vitamin B12, which is an extremely important nutrient for good brain and nerve health, may be lost if your diet contains very little meat or animal product material? Low Vitamin B12 levels can affect the way a person feels in addition to how they think and process their environment. Seeing your doctor for a good physical examination will make you feel better in my opinion. To be sure, if I were seeing you I would look into getting some basic metabolic studies to see where things sit before moving on to making diagnoses such as SAD or other types of psychologically
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