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had mirena taken out 3 days ago, was experiencing chest pains, pains in legs and arms...had several tests done. (stress test, ct scan, xrays...) everything came back fine. doctor said it could be mirena, how long should it take for these pains to go away if mirena was causing them? | Howell come to ChatDoctorActually the symptoms of pain are not due to the IUD, but these could be functional only, nothing to take with the IRENA (IUD) try to keep the stress level low, pain would come around even without the medicines, no need to worry about this, if you can not bear the pain then you can take the analgesic, but better control the impulses, everything would be fine soon, have a nice day. |
Hi I have seen my gas. doctor and he is making me wait after the endoscopy test and cat scan. He wants me to have halscan test done at hospital I have been waiting for a week now. This morning I had to leave at work with very dizzy and and upper pain right back shoulder and felt sick. He suspect that I have gallbladder problem. | Hi.its one of the possibilities. When you've a gallstone problem, abdominal pain from it could radiate to your shoulder area. An abdominal ultrasound or a ct-scan could easily confirm the diagnosis. there's a higher probability if you also feel intermittent colicky abdominal pain especially after eating fatty food, abdominal belatedness. For now, if a gallstone problem is highly suspected, you could modify your diet to a low fat one. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
my 14 month old grandson has an area under both eyes that are almost tear drop shaped with raised blotches that appear blistery. he woke up like this. my son thought because he threw such a fit wanting to be held and not wanting to eat his breakfast was what caused this. also, last night when I picked him up from daycare I noticed on his left forearm dark purple blotches that apper as though someone dotted him with a marker. he had a slight fever on sunday when I watched him and sudden diarrhea with immediate diaper rash. I cleared the diaper rash but he has not had much of an appetite for two days (sunday and monday). | Hi, Welcome to this forum. Can understand your concerns. Sudden appearance of fever, loose tools, and blistering under the eyes could be due to food poisoning, acute gastroenteritis. Food poisoning usually presents like this in which the child has fever, loose stools and may develop allergic Rash. In acute gastroenteritis, there is infection at the level of intestine which results in loose stools followed by fever. In my opinion, your child most probably needs antibiotic like ofloxacin for a period of 3 days. Child should also be given adequate liquid diet so that deny Chat Doctor. And examination by pediatrician is a must. Sims, it is usually seen that cases of food poisoning worsen over a short period of time. I hope this will help you. Take care. |
hello sir, i m suffering from the menstrual disorder PCOD ..... for that gynaecologist has prescribed me the hormonal medicine (YAMINI) but during this treatment from the last 3-4 years, pigmentation( brown spots on nose, forehead, cheeks) is developing which becomes more prominent in the sun outside.. my complexion is changing day by day ... please suggest me for the same.. one doctor has given me TOPI BEBERIS cream... wat about dat doctor.. | Hi dear Mani., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., TOPIBEBERIS....contains. Berberis Aquifolium 10% w/w, Cream base q.s. It is indicated for all forms of skin diseases...., such as psoriasis and also in acne...., Topi Berbers mainly indicated in the symptoms and support the healing process of psoriasis lesions., It is suitable especially for the subacute and chronic phases, and it can be used for stabilization during sympton-free periods., also indicated in eczema., So it is not indicated for PIGMENTATION....no role on Hyperkeratosis., Hence follow this treatment.,1) Morning use...SUNSCREEN LOTION...,2) Night times ....KO JIC CREAM...contains... Kojic acid, Azeloglicina and Lacking.,3) Cap. Derantox daily for 30 days.... Curatio company., good luck...than |
Hello Doctor, I have alot of conjeston in my chest for the last 15 days. I am on antibotics an I am not any better. I cough alot during the day and when I try to sleep. My Doctor says I should wait till friday to get an x-ray for phneumonia. What do think? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Signs of pneumonia are1. Fever with chills.2. Chest pain on inspiration or coughing.3. Cough with purulent expectations (sputum)4. Chest congestion, tightness, breathing difficulties etc. So if you are not getting brief from cough even after antibiotic, chest x-ray is must. Possibility of pneumonia should be ruled out first in your case. So better to get done chest x-ray and start treatment accordingly. Get done sputum culture if necessary to guide antibiotic therapy. |
I have several pea sized white bumps under my skin, like really small one on palm of my hand an one in between my ring finger and pinky it s almost pea sized hard movable no pain...I m sure it s a cyst of some kind my local Dr. Said they were nothing to worry about an that was 6-7 years ago any thoughts | Hello, Thank you for contacting us. The chances are that these are completely benign lumps - that is to say that they are nothing serious. There are lots of different benign lumps in the skin. Examples would include lipomas, sebaceous cysts, fibrosis etc. Most of the time we advise to leave them alone. If they start to cause symptoms (e.g. pain, numbness, increasing in size etc.) then we advise surgical removal. I hope this helps. Best wishes, A Chat Doctor. |
I have a hard knot on the left side of my head. it is small marble and it hurts. not located on the right side. been having warm sensation on the top on my head, I was thinking it was stress. But now this knot is prevlent and sore I am wondering. | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Well, if I were your family physician and had you presented this painful hard knot on the head, I would clarify some important facts about such nodules as follows |
Hi I took an ChatDoctor injection of 5000IU (Hucog) on 10th day of my period when the follicle was 19mm in size.But even on 13th day morning it dint ruptured.But the size is growing to 24x28mm.Is it normal whill it rupture....if not why?We did IUI on 13th day...Will the sperms be available for fertilisation more than 24 hours? | Hi, As per your sonographic report, it appears that your follicle did not rupture in this cycle and a cyst may have developed as indicated by the size. As such, your chances of conception are almost nil in this cycle. Follicles usually rupture when they are about 18 mm. With a normal semen analysis, sperms may be available for fertilization as long as 5 days after an intercourse, while an ovum cannot live longer then 24 hours in the natural state. Hope this information is useful to you. Wish you good health. |
Sitting in chair I had a sudden heavy pain in chest that went around to my back. Very sudden and strong. I am 59, have no history of heart problems and I walked 3 brisk miles this morning. But when I called my husband because of the pain he gave me half an aspirin and within a few minutes it went away. Now I m confused. Is there anything besides a heart attack that can bring on sudden strong pain without warning? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Besides cardiac cause this type of sudden chest pain is seen in 1. Muscular pull or compression.2. Rib compression. Both are possible in uncomfortable sitting position. So you might be having uncomfortable sitting posture which cause you pain. Since aspirin is also having painkiller action, your pain is subsided by it which suggest musculoskeletal cause more. But I still advice you to get done ECG To rule out cardiac cause. As you are having risk factors for cardiac cause like age more than 55,female gender etc. |
I am a 24 year old MSc passed out from Panjab univ. with quite good marks and currently I am preparing for UGC NET. Within this 1 year my life has witnessed ups and downs, well more of the downs then ups. My parents and elder siblings have started putting up restrictions on me which they never did earlier, I am putting away from my home from past 6 yrs (though my siblings live in d same city i live). In this one year gap i got few job offers but my family dint allow me to join since they were contractual, They want me to clear UGc n then get married. whensoever I try to convince them my point of view for my life, we end up in heated arguments and by end itz me who is made guilty , proved wrong, n blamed unnecessarily even for the acts which I have never committed. Now my siblings are nomore talking to me. All what is happening in my life is making me feel insane. I feel too low n at times i get suicidal thoughts.I feel all alone surrounded by so many people but there is nobody i can seek support from. I find myself too meek to tackle the situation. I was never like this ever before. My head keeps on aching all the time n I am not able to concentrate on my studies too.. i tried meditation too but i failed. whensoever I try ti meditate my life z graph starts revolving around me and i feel like crying. Things get worst in d evenings. Earlier I thought it would get better with time but itz not going so. Cn I gt some solution to overcome this mental state of mine.. please medicate me before I end up my lifePS- i cant think and see anything positive in my life . so please dont ask me to help by myself. | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor forum. I have gone through your available history. You are having severe depression with suicidal ideas. You should immediately consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment. Furthermore, you may get benefit from anti-depressant Chat Doctor. In severe cases, Doctor may consider for electroconvulsive therapy or deep brain stimulation. I hope you will be fine soon. Thanks |
I have 2 smaller bumps on my inside elbow with one large bump like with an area of 3/4 x1/2 . when touching the large bump on the edges it feels numb-ish...when i touch the sores on the large bump it hurts like touching a sore. the two small bumps are independent of eachother and are tendor. I squeeze all of these to maybe deflate the bumps and clear pus comes out...and it smells. Before this i used to have in that location - molluscum contagioso. I do not know if it is the same thing anymore...I ve tried to stop picking but now its all one area of dry skin, with bumps that hurt and pus when i squeeze them really hard. It s been over a year now since i got this molluscum diagnosis. Please help... i m sick of the liquid nitrogen burn offs, the cream that does nothing. I just want to cut this section of my arm off and skin graf it now... | Molluscan could be difficult to treat if relapsed and in multiple locations. This viral infection should have self limiting course in persons with no immune compromise. As I see it is a single site lesion and recurred with no extension to other body parts, you need to be patient and try multiple therapy topical centiradian, imiquimod cream if not tried before. If you have not had investigation for HIV so far it is wise to do that to be certain this time multi therapy is beneficial. |
I have undergone a nano peel the aesthetician steamed my face then started pricking the pimples which was really painful then after that the actual nano peel began using a machine with corundrum and crystals. After the procedure my face was very red. When I wake up this morning my face is still red and I feel like I ve got even more pimples and pimple marks on my face. Is this normal with that procedure? What do I do? | Hello. Thank you writing to us at Chat Doctor You seem to have developed irritation to the procedure. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g. fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily. Use it for 3-5 days only and then stop. That should make it fine. This is a prescription steroid and I suggest you to talk to your dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as the needfulAvoid using soap on face. You may use a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g. detail cleansing procedure, twice daily. Always wear a sunscreen whenever out in the sun. Regards |
I had viral encephalitis when I was age 12. I had multiply seizures and was induced into a coma to stop them. After that I had to relearn how to walk and talk and have little memory of events prior to infection. Some things such as photos, and conversation will bring back flashes of memories but still to this day at age 29 my memory is in and out about events that happen even now. Throughout my life I have had issues with catching everything around me, colds, strep throat, sinus infections, you name it I seem to catch it, although since the encephalitis I have only had 2 seizures. About 8 months ago I contracted a severe case of EBV (Epstein barr virus ) I am still have problems with extreme fatigue and hearing and vision problems. I begin to wonder if it will ever end of if this is now my life? The mood swings, depression, sleeping, spots, being off balance, is this just all becoming a part of my life now? It has come to a point where I do not work anymore and doctors say hmmmmm...and your ok it will pass, and eat better foods, exercise....I am wondering what I should do? If there are many of us experiencing this why is there no research group to help? Are these symptoms from the EBV or from the viral encephalitis? | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Fatigue could be a symptom of depression. The first line is the use of Escitalopram 10 mg per day for depression. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
Hi. I know a person that is on a stationary bike every day for a couple of hrs, speed cycling. This person is 60 yrs old and has just had hip replacement surgery on the left side. The right hip will need to be replaced in the next two years. Bone on bone, the same with the left. The doctor and physical therapist have both given a nod to return to cycling. I believe it is the repetitive cycling on a daily basis for years that has caused the breakdown in the hip joints to begin with. Am I correct in my thinking on this? Thank you so much. | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history. As per the history mentioned, the assumption can be made but cannot be Chat Doctor. As the pathology of the hip joint may be something different like the RA hip or the OA hip. Also, due to cycling there is more of the strain at the knee joint and lest at the hip. The hip joint may have had some past injury as well. Now since he has undergone one side hip replacement, I feel he needs more of the Strengthening of the hip muscles. Which by doing cycling can not be achieved. Performing a proper hip strengthening exercises can help a lot to the muscular system and in turn help support the skeletal system as well. Regards Jay In |
Hi my ankle is doing my head in, I have had tones of accidents due to horses and motor bikes so pain is part of my sport but wow rolled ankle while feeding animals, hay shed, running down stack and landing on uneven surface now I always roll my ankle and the way I feel was over the top I think and I heard a noise, rolled on ground like girl (f) almost like giving birth!!! Anyway got on with it. Had full rotation nil grinding, limped in side Iced it, minimal swelling, hardly any brusing. Now a month and half pain is wicked bad, pain in Talus hurts, seems to be a boney chip on my lateral malleolus, medial malleolus is sore as hell and I have had two x rays showing nothing. Can t ride the motor bikes as gear changes are crazy pain, horse hell down still good, driving with clutch a nightmare. Can be asleep and pain wakes me, cannot have bedding on foot it now sleeps out when gets to much or sleep side ways. What the hell is going on? Hope someone out there has seen this before. Again I can say I have an xtra peice of bone on my ankle and the doc doesn t know what it is ? Cannot touch it cannot put to much pressure on top of foot. Have four kids to deal and our family is very sporty help help thank you | Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading crunching sound or capsular tightness. I will advise doing MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time, you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. If there is complete ligament tear then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done or if capsular tightness is severe then release can be done. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. |
Hi I have been diagnosed with pleurisy 2 days ago. The pain has subsided with pain killers and I am on antibiotics. I am fine when I lie still in bed but when I get up I just dont feel right, feel slightly dizzy and sick! Is this a common sympton to pleurisy? | HelloThanks for posting here. The symptoms you have mentioned can be caused by pleurisy. Pleurisy is an infection of the outer covering of the lungs called the pleura. It can cause pain along the ribs increasing on deep breathing, fever, breathing difficulty and cough. It takes about two weeks to be cured hence you may feel weak and dizzy. Another reason here may be due to antibiotics. Some people do not tolerate antibiotics and have dizziness after antibiotic use. So keep taking the medications you have been prescribed and if you don't feel fine after three more days (total 5 days on antibiotics, you must visit your doctor and get your antibiotics changed. At this point of time just two days after pleurisy, you need not be worried. Just give your body and antibiotics time to fight. Wishing you good healthRegards |
Hello Doctor, I am having cough for the past 15 days.. I took cephalaxin 500 mg for 5 days then consulted a doctor and took Levoflaxin for 5 days... still i have cough... now Muclolite tablet seems to be working.. What should I do to do reduce my cough.. please suggest | Hello and thank you for asking in Chat Doctor. According to the history you're under treatment for pneumonia. In my opinion this is the right treatment you are treating for. The mucositis you have added can help you with the secretions to be more watery. Aftes some time the cough will be fewer. I don't think I would add anything else but I would do a chest X-Ray for confirming the pneumonia. Wish you good health Chat Doctor. |
Dr. Patta, Im inactive Hep B Carrier. Ive been this way since 2007.My doctor recently told me Im still inactive but my liver enzymes were elevated a little. He said, that it shouldnt be any concern for now. Do you feel taking Milk Thistle will help my liver in any way. Also, keep my mind my weight is 230lbs and height 510. I know I need to lose weight which me help my condition. Id like some feedback from you if you have a minute regarding milk thistle and overweight. | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist. Milk thistle have some role in improving liver function tests however only in few studies. However, if we talk about evidence there is nothing. So I usually don't advise milk thistle to my patientsSince your weight is high and your BMI is high 33. The reason for deranged liver enzymes can be due to Obesity. So I will suggest you few medicines which I found very useful in my patients are ursodeoxycholic acid and vitamin E. Do regular exercise and reduce your weight, avoid alcohol if you Chat Doctor. However, there are many other causes for deranged liver enzymes like hepatitis C, autoimmune liver disease, so get the tests for these to rule out this disease. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health |
Hi I am a 40 year old man who has various symptoms which may or may not be related. I have in the last week been tested positive for Chlamydia to my horror. I received the treatment on saturday and have taken the four pills at once (Zithromax) a dull ache under my right rib towards my back and there appears to be a small lump there too. This lump not getting any bigger but the ache is getting worse. I also have a dull ache in my lower pelvic area still. I am worried that the infection has led to complications elsewhere in my body. I have generally been feeling unwell for a few months but have not been sick or have not lost weight. I have recently lost my mum to cancer and have been too scared to go and get checked out for this. Can you help. | HI, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts and data of your query, You seem to have a complex problem of 2 entities -a-Painful lump under the rib-which seems to be sebaceous cyst with reactivated infection of the cyst / or could be due to the fibromyalgia from the pelvic chlamydia infection which you seem to have over last few days.b-Genitourinary infection causing pelvic wellness/dull ache indicative of -cystitis/ urethritis/ with prostatitis due to chlamydia-with which you are diagnosed lately. This is STD disease and needs to be detailed and thorough follow-up treatment with Dermatologist doctor.c-Cancer Fear Psychosis with obsessive anxiety-as your mother died lately with Cancer. Check with your psychiatrist, who would resolve it by proper medicines. In the above scenario, you need to be very cautious and take the needful treatments for the varied health issues you have. Hope this reply would help you to resolve your sever anxiety. Welcome for any further query in this regard Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
I just recently had sex with my boyfriend I have herpes but we used a condom I just got over an outbreak there was little skin to skin contact on his thigh from where I had my outbreak at can I spread it by his thigh touching it but he washed up and took a shower right afterwards is he at risk I know it takes 2-7 days for symptoms to show I really need some answers im scared for him! | Thank you for your query. You have genital herpes, transmitted mainly by human herpes virus 2 (HHV-2). (HHV-1 causes oral lesions; HHV-2 causes genital lesions). The virus is present in the fluid within the vesicles. Rupture of the vesicles and contact of the infective vesicular fluid with the skin of the uninfected person can transmit the infection. Herpes can also be transmitted by oral sex. In your case, there appears to be a possibility for infection. |
I have undergone angioplast twice in 1995 1999. I also have carted arterires left blockage 75%. I am asymptomatic .I am advised Stress echo test to know my latest heart condition as sometimes walking fast becomes not comfortable. What is this test? Are there any risks? In Mumbai where I can have the stress echo test | Depending on your functional class and ECG you may be subjected to exercise or dobutamine stress echocardiography. Both test are safer in specialist hand and centre.in exercise stress echo-you will get your baseline echo done followed by treadmill test up to a certain heart beat and then after echo to assess your heart function. If any of your arteries having significant blockage your heart function will decrease than expected. You can get it done from any cardiology center. |
dr. i m using mintop 10 from last 3 months and it is very effective new hair grows, now one of my friend is using mintop forte 5 and his hair problem is almost solved, please suggest me is it ok if i also use mintop 5 instead mintop 10 please help me...viki | Hello. Thank you for writing to us at Chat Doctor Minoxidil is a hair growth promoter. It is commonly indicated for hair loss conditions like an Chat Doctor. The results would vary from individual to individual, though, 10% Minoxidil is stronger than compared to 5% minoxidil. Minoxidil is a prescription product, and therefore I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist and use it under your doctors' advice, rather than using it on a friends' advice. Another reason for visiting a dermatologist being that besides Minoxidil, oral treatment like Finasteride, Biotin etc. are specifically indicated for hair loss conditions as well, particularly an |
hi there my daughter has been diagnosed with fibremyalgia with lumps growing in her body.the dr had to cut quite deep into her back,these lumps had their own blood cells.the biopsy came back ok.Do you get lumps with Fibromyalgia or is it something totally different.she cant sleep properly because the lumps are growing and pressing on her nerves which causes her pain,especially in her back.Dr gave her trammodol which doesnt help thanking youEileen Laaks | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has fibromyalgia. It is a difficult disease to treat. She should take analgesic, antidepressants and antipsychotic Chat Doctor. Her lumps have no relation with fibromyalgia. It may be due to some neural tumor like neurofibroma or Schwann. 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. |
My Grandmother who is 98yrs old has open sore between her big toe and second toe. The second toe started as a corn but later turned into an open wound that is draining blood. She has been on bactrium and cepflaxin antibotics. It still has not healed. She has used bactriban as well. She is not a diabetic. | Hi, As your grandmother has been treated with oral and local antibiotics unsuccessfully, then, I advise getting further investigations to determine the nature of the open sores. I advise running examination of skin scrapping for fungal infection and biopsy of the corn-like lesion. Depending on the tests results, specific treatment will be advised. I also advise getting her blood vessels of the legs examined by Doppler ultrasound to exclude deep vein thrombosis and/or other blood circulation problems. Wish her fast recovery! Chat Doctor. |
Hi , I went for a blood test as I mentioned I was tierd very often and to seek some further help on my back pain whoch I have been suffering for years due to a slip disk which led to a diskectomy and the pain is still on going 5 years on. Doctor ia calling be back for my 4th blood best as they are concerned my Hb was 13 but has drolled to 11 from a previous blood test before a hystercectomy a year ago qnd also wbc was lower , the doctor phoned ans asked me to come in soon and protein and inflamation bood tests and said it is a symptom of something and never said what? Could you explain please ? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Chat Doctor. It can be due to blood loss or due to poor intake of iron, or some chronic disease. In a person with back pain, and low hemoglobin, we need to exclude multiple myeloma (a cancer of bone marrow), which can be done by doing blood tests, such as serum protein electrophoresis, urine Hence Jones protein, etc. At present, you need not worry, as a diagnosis has not been reached for any serious disease. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? i have symptoms of scabies infestation since sunday. small bumps on face, hand, body, legs, inner thighs, scrotum. used dettol, hyd peroxide to clean up. still feels itchingwhat is the immediate treatement i should do | Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern. The most common treatment for scabies involves the use of 5% permethrin cream or 25% benzyl benzoate lotion. The cream or lotion should be applied to the skin of all of your body. Before you apply it, make sure your skin is cool and Chat Doctor. Don't apply it after taking a hot bath. Clean clothing should be worn after treatment. Skin sores that become infected should be treated with an appropriate antibiotic prescribed by a doctor. For the treatment of itching oral antihistamine like Levocetrizine can be taken. Bedding, clothing, and towels used should be decontaminated boiling in hot water or by |
hi, i am 3 months pregnant and despite vomittings i am avoiding vertina plus and NEXUM. i feel that NEXUM is not suiting me because everytime i take it i vomit. i told my gynae but she said that however i should continue that. Please suggest if its ok not to take it or not, and other thing is i m prescribes folid acid with zinc that is ZIFOLET once a day and duphaston twice a day. its my first pregnancy and i neither had any miscarriages or anything. i am 22 years old this july married from 1 year and 7 months. Please reply. | Hi there, It is not necessary for you to take any tablets except for Folic acid during the initial months of the pregnancy. In fact Folic acid is also advised only till 12 weeks of pregnancy the stage at which you are now. Nexium is to decrease acidity, Zinc is just mineral supplement and Phaeton twice a day is not required unless you are having symptoms of threatened miscarriage. Please remember that most pregnancies are absolutely normal and do not require much medical intervention. You could relax and discontinue all the above medications. Iron supplementation is advisable if your hemoglobin is low and calcium is recommended after the 5th month of pregnancy for fetal bones growth. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I have had the mirena placed in mid of September. My period started the day of insertion an lasted like it normally would of a ten days. Its already almost the end of October and i havent had my period. I ve also had wierd side effects of the mirena i think. I be been having severe mood swings, head aches, fatigue , bloating , nausea and even vomitted randomly one day but with was just liquid whats wrong | Hi, It appears as though you are experiencing the side effects of the coil. Also, if you had a menstrual period on the day of insertion, it should also be ascertained that the IUD did not get expelled. This can be done by checking the threads or getting a sonogram trans-vaginally. In the current scenario, you can see a specialist for a clinical evaluation if you do not see your next period even after one week after it is due. You would need a trans-vaginal sonogram to clarify the situation. Hope this helps. |
i have slight numbness in thumb and forefinger and some tingling in hand. no injury no other symptoms. has lasted three days. numbness is quite slight so not sure if I am making more out of it than I should. worrried about ms or other neurologic disorder. | Dear patient what is your age ? What is your profession?please always mention this when you are asking for treatment. Your symptoms do suggest possibility of nerve compression. Two possible diagnosis are 1.carpel tunnel syn Chat Doctor. Cervical disc prolapse. This can be diagnosis by various clinical tests. Imaging required are 1. NCV of median nerve of involved side and 2. Mri of cervical spine. Please consult neurophyysician nearby you. Meanwhile start tab regain x 75 one at bedtime. Thanks. |
I have impetigo on the back of both ears, all along the back of my neck, the top right side of my forehead and the left side of my arm. I was on antibiotic pills and that did nothing to help. I m now on an antibiotic ointment and still have seen no improvement. I noticed today that there s small red lumps now going half way down my legs. It is still spreading and everything I m trying just doesn t work. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I have had this for over 3 months now and been to the hospital a couple times but never any improvement. I just want to get rid of this so I can start to get sleep at night and be able to leave the house with out my entire hurting from the infection. | Hi. Going by the sites that you have mentioned, more than the condition that you mention, I can think of an edematous skin condition called seborrhea eczema. It usually starts behinds the ears and can then spread to the other hair bearing areas of the body. I think you need to get your diagnosis revised. Since both topical and oral antibiotics are not helping, so it favors an edematous etiology. You might need to apply topical antifungal-steroid Combination creams over the affected area. Do not use oil over the affected area. Take oral antihistamines for the associated itching. Hope it helps Chat Doctor. |
I have this thick round dry patch of skin on my leg and it started out as a small red bump that I thought was a mosquito bite. The skin around it is elevated and if I scratch it too much some clear liquid comes out of it...It started out just one but now there are three more forming just like it...is this eczema? | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina corporal, a kind of fungal infection. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition. 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. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and |
36yrsn 5inches n wt 62kg im taking for cholestrol tab explended 10mg,ascard75mg,tab xanax.5at nigt but i feel continue vertgo all the day even B.Pis normal some times high130/90 SO IM TAKING TAB NORVACS5MG BUT NOT WELL ALL REPORTS NORMAL LIPID PROFILE WAS RAISED BUT NOW IN CONTROL SINCE 1YRS I HAVE CONTINUE ABOVE SAID COMPLAIN BUT VERTIGO ALL THE DAY SO CANT SURVIVE LIFE AS A NORMAL CONDITION | Hello, Your symptoms could be related to an inner ear disorder. Another possible cause to consider would be thyroid gland dysfunction or a central nervous system disorder. For this reason, I would first recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam and labyrinthine tests. It is also necessary checking your thyroid hormone levels. The next step to follow would be to perform a brain MRI, in order to examine your brain. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am 37 years old, female , and have had a dull ache in the upper left side of my back for about 5 days. At times it makes me feel slightly nausea . I have had blood work and an EKG in the last month due to a fainting episode and they botChatDoctore back fine. I am not sure if I should head back to my doctor or wait it out a few more days. | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Do you have difficulty in breathing/ cough/ chest pain? Do you have pain aggravation after eating meals? Do you have acidic belching/ abdominal heaviness? You pain location suggest some kind of chest pathology while association with vomiting suggests gastric problem. You should consult with internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up. You should go for chest x-ray, endoscopy, serum amylase along with liver function test. You should take proton pump inhibitors along with prokinetics for improvement of symptoms. Take care, |
I miscarried on aug 2013. Now want to start trying for a baby again. But I have some some questions. I will be glad to have some suggestions. Firstly, my period last for 1-2 days and the bleeding is also not heavy. I am very worried for this. My endometrial thickness is 5.1mm. I have triple lining morphology and multiple small follicles in right ovary. Do I have any major problem? Do I need any treatment? Or am I ready to try again? I really concerned about my period and thickness. Thank you. Hopefully I will get some advices.. | Hi thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. Your period lasts for 1-2 days and bleeding not heavy is not matter to worry. Endometrial thickness varies AA a menstrual cycle progress. Three layered endometrium is very good for implantation. You can start to conceive and if not getting success then you can consult a gynecologist for further advise. Please feel free for further queries. I hope I have answered your question. Have a healthy life... |
sir my right testicle is slightly bigger than the left one, while the skin becomes loose my right testicle is hangging below the left one . i can produse sprem . no pain some times it pains slightly is it normal will it affect my fertility? pl help me out? | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have observed that your Rt Testicle is at slightly lower level than left one and have a doubt that it may affect your fertility. Please note that fertility does not depend upon the level of testicle and both the testicles are never at the same levels in every person, one is always slightly lower than the other one. Chat Doctor. |
My son had a reconstructive surgery on friday 12 4, he is a childhood cancer survivor since 1999. He took clindamycin liquid form starting friday night, developed a rash on sunday, 12 6 stopped taking it. started on cephalezin on Monday. He is not worse but very very itchy and uncomfortable. Rash is not lumpy as was on sunday, he is just very red on chest and back. Does it have to take its course or should we be worried? Kim | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that your son has an allergic reaction to Clindamycin that has led to rash over his chest and back and as it is just redness and no other symptoms you need not worry as the rash will gradually subside. You can continue giving him Cephalexin and do not worry about the rash. In case if it is itchy you can apply a steroid ointment over the rash. You can also give him Ben Chat Doctor. . You can also do cool compresses over the rash for soothing the skin. Calamine lotion can also be applied. Give him plenty of water as it will help in faster excretion of allergen out of his body. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
Hello,My cousin is suffering from acute pancreatitis.he is used to drink alcohol.now he is in hospital and there was fluid in his stomach and chest .He had fever last week .A CT scan was done and they found pus,which has been taken out today. i would be thankful to you if you can tell me something about the prognosis.thank you! | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I will try to help you as much as I can. If he survived surgery then this is a good sign However, necrotic pancreatitis is serious disease especially in alcoholic and long recovery is expected in next few weeks. Prognosis depends on his general condition, heart and lung function, and you can hope for best if he is not in sepsis at this point. Chest fluids isn't good sign but it can be Chat Doctor. I believe that doctors will do everything to safe his life. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you good health. |
My daughter (30 y/o) was recently diagnosed with lyme disease /w two co-infections. She has a multitude of symptoms, and just the last couple of days has been experiencing low blood pressure; 90/60 accompanied with her heart pounding in her chest, blurred vision, dizziness and lethargic. Is there anything I can do to help her feel better? I have her laying down with her feet elevated above her heart which seems to help a bit with the BP, but this is a scary situation and we arent able to reach her doctor today for answers. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has Lyme disease with two coinfection. Hypotension is common in infection. Hypotension leads to blurring of vision and lethargy. She should take intravenous fluid and antibiotics. Take plenty of fluid orally. 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. |
I was diagnosed with Lyme s Disease today after several years of going through many other tests and treatments. Now what? I have experienced fatigue and some of the other symptoms for 8-10 years. Do physicians recognize this and can it be successfully treated? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I think You may suffer from a chronic Lyme disease. Some patients after treatment with antibiotics have symptoms that last months to years. This condition is called Post-treatment Lyme disease syn Chat Doctor. The reason of chronic Lyme disease is unknown. In my opinion You should contact Your primary care doctor and let him or her check you. Treatment for chronic Lyme disease is often focused on reducing pain and discomfort cause by symptoms like |
Hi, my name is Mark. My wife had shoulder surgery about 8 to 9 weeks ago from a torn labrum(?). She had started physical therapy and had been doing great, ahead of schedule the doctor said. Then she became ill with a bad cold and sinus infection that would not go away. Our family doctor prescribed her LEVAQUIN. She took it for about 6 or 7 days and started complaining that both her shoulders were getting worse. I thought it was from the therapy. Next she started cancelling therapy appointments. Her therapist called her in to talk to her to find out what was going on. The therapist wasnt sure what was happening, so she did a little research and told my wife to IMMEDIATELY stop taking the Levaquin. My wife has been off of it for a while and still complains about her shoulders!! The therapist wants my wife to make an app. with our doctor ASAP and get an MRI on both shouldrs just to be sure. We tried, yet they said they dont have an opening for 2 weeks. Should I take my wife to the ER and deal with the outrageous ER bills that I dont have the money for or is there something like a home remedy to help her with the shoulder pain? My wife can barely lift both of her arms!!!!!!!!!!!Thank YouMuch AppreciatedCONCERNED HUSBAND | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Levofloxacin can cause ligament or tendon rupture or weakness. In such case you should inform your doctor and stop the Chat Doctor. Orthopedic examination should be carried out. Initially an x-ray of shoulders should be taken and MRI if needed. You should keep your shoulders at rest till then. Over the counter pain medications will give relief also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
Hey, Ive always had a breathing problem, getting worse since ive been out of sports(high school). Ive always produced way too much mucus, find myself spitting it up every few minutes, coughing/choking it up(after laughing alot), fatigue/tiredness. It would basically prohibit me from doing normal everyday activities. It really slows me down. Im healthy as far as i know 60 180lbs athletic build(still exercise) | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X-ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes |
my dads heart rate went up to 118(after exertion), and then didnt come down to his normal 86 for over 2 hours.(he was at rest) why? he has COPD, congenstive heart failure, and atrial fib, and is 90 years old- he is very much out of shape. thanks so much. betty | Hey Betty, generally in a normal individual the rate you describe is well under normal range and need for be treated. However, for your grandfather. I would suggest you to maintain resting in 60s and with exertion in 90s. You may optimize the rate limiting Chat Doctor. Also subclinical worsening of congestive failure or COPD may increase the resting and with exertion rate, so make sure he has regained extra fluid In total just optimization of the meds he is already on would do the trick Regards |
My 6 year old daughter sprained her ankle last monday. we took her to a urgent care center, they did xray and said it was just sprained. she is still limping around and it is still a little swollen and bruised. yesterday she started with a fever. is this due to the sprain? | Hello, It could be. The sprains ankle could lead to fever if it was severe enough as to destroy the structures involved. Especially if you didn't take care of it after it happened. For example, after the injury of joints the best thing to do is to insert the joint in cold water and then to rap it up with onion and salt in order to suck and remove the fluids causing edema of the joint. If this is not done the fluids coming out because of the injury will be swollen and hurting. The ankle needs to rest as well, but you say your daughter continues to move around thereafter. Therefore, after some days in these conditions with fluid in the joint space the inflammation could occur leading to fever. However, this is little probable if the skin is intact (not perforated or torn out) as microbes don't have an entry point. My advice |
When stretching my back the other day, I felt a sharp pain between my shoulder blades followed by so much pressure, I couldnt yake a breath to speak. The pain is concentrated between my spine and right shoulder blade. The pain worsens when standing or sitting for too long, or deep breaths. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms are related to a musculoskeletal pain from overstretching. Coming to this point, I would recommend having some rest and taking some painkillers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, fetoprotein, etc.). A muscle relaxant (Flexeril) would also be helpful, coupled with a good massage of this region to relive the muscle spasm. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, |
My husband has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis from fatty infiltration. He has had hepatic encephalopathy with elevated ammonia levels. He now is chewing on his tongue. (He has no teeth, so no injuries, but his tongue is very sore.) He does this unconsciously, even at night and cannot seem to stop. Is this another symptom from this disease process? | Thanks for posting your question on Chat Doctor! I really appreciate your concern for your husband. In addition to other signs and symptoms, although less common but abnormal tongue chewing is seen in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. Loss of coordinated movements of the jaw and tongue occurs due to injury to the part of brain that is concerned with the movements of tongue and the jaw.in comatose patients, the tongue can become juxtapositioned between the teeth resulting in this chewing reflex. You are advised to take an opinion of a dentist for possible use of acrylic mouth gags to prevent the injuries in oral cavity. Wishing your husband a speedy recovery, INSA Allah. |
hello im 25 yr old female.for the past one month i have diffficulty falling asleep at night.i was getting restless because of that.i started taking lesotanil 3mg half a tablet at night to sleep.it helps at nights but sometimes it doestnt.im still up al night.i dont suffer from anxiety or depression .but sleepless nights causes me depression and i cry for sleep.im shifting country and getting married in a month. | Hi, if you have sleep problem only, then follow sleep hygiene for 1-2 weeks before starting any medicine.1. don't sleep in daytime, even short naps2. don't take tea or coffee after 4 pm.3. don't watch TV and don't use computers in evening, although you can listen or read anything.4. Never look at watch after going to bed.5. Do some physical exercise in evening6. Wake up at same time daily, even if you slept very late in night. I am sure practicing these for few days will solve your problem best of luck, sweet Chat Doctor. |
I am considering getting the Shingles Vaccine. My daughter is pregnant & the baby is due October 1st. Is there a definite period of time that I cannot visit with my daughter in law after I receive the vaccine? Also is there a period of time between receiving the Pneumonia vaccine & the Shingles vaccine? Thank you for your time. Anne | Hello, thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. If I am your doctor I suggest you it is better to avoid the meeting to the pregnant patient. Though the data regarding your question of concern is not available but the vaccine you have mentioned is live attenuated vaccine, live vaccine if it comes in contact with pregnant mother may cause teratogenicity to developing embryo. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. |
I have been getting breakouts now and then on my penis and my inner thighs close to my penis of pink color rash that gets bigger over few days and then they connect. I saw a derm and he said it might be Tinea. I cant seem to get rid of it for 7 years. STD tests are negative. How to better diagnose and cure the condition I have ? Thank you in advance | Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Have you suffering from itching??? Any Scaly silver plates?? Bleeding spots after scratch??? Maybe your suffering from Tania courts. You told the rash is spreading with in a few days. What about since 7\u00a0years?? It is static or continuously spreading?? Completely cured and again getting infection??? Other possible causes contact dermatitis, eczema, heat rash, HY Chat Doctor. . Consult your dermatologist will give you a correct treatment after examination of the lesion. |
Hi my dad had a scan done last week on his liver lungs and kidneys. The dr. Called him back today and told him he had to go for an MRI on his liver because the scan on his liver was cloudy and he had a previous scan done 6 months ago and it showed that their were ceses on his liver. We r worried that it may be cancer . What is your take on this. | If your dads traffic dynamic contrast enhanced MRI shows lesions greater than 2 cm demonstrating classical arterial enhancement is diagnostic of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). For lesions 1 to 2 cm in size classic arterial enhancement pattern on both CT scan and MRI is considered diagnostic of HCC. Liver lesions less than 1 cm should be followed closely with periodic repeat imaging. Liver lesions greater than 1 cm that do not demonstrate classical arterial enhancement should undergo tissue biopsy to confirm diagnosis. A blood test called AFP meaning alpha photo protein greater than 200 in a patient with liver lesion greater than 2 cm has a high predictive value for HCC and can be considered diagnostic even without the classical enhancement pattern on imaging. Take care and regards. |
I have pressure in the middle of my chest that is mildly painful, very unsettling along with a little dizziness, which Im prone too anyway. I can feel my heart pounding in my chest too. It started about 3 am last night and lasted about 10 minutes or so then again for about 20 minutes. This went on til 4am. I felt pretty good today, tired but better. Then at 6pm the chest pressure and pain returned. Now at 11 | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that it is important performing a careful differential diagnosis of different causes that may mimic this symptomatology |
hi sir, im 20 year old.i dont like to do any work which uses brain like studies,reading etc since i suffered from depression(three year ago).if i force myself to do a particular work then i feel bad(akbakaht hone lgta h).and also pain in head,eye........this all thing hapening from last three years.im also indulge in masterbation since i was 12......all these things have affected my studies a lot.now i have almost helpless.kindly give useful suggetions as early as possible | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think that your experienced depression is not clinical depression and was just disappointment. That is nothing and such things happens to everyone. You must ask some questions to yourself. Are you able to concentrate on interesting movies? Able to concentrate on games? If the answer is yes, then you have no problem on concentration, The problem is low interest level. As the first level treatment, you should be serious about your future career. Once you are serious about your future, studies shall become interesting, because there is no other way if you want to live a prosperous life. Masturbation has nothing to do studies, concentration and human health. Do not mix things and confuse yourself. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi doctor I have all the basic test done for infertiliy(HSG, semen anlaysis, 5 clomid cycle, blood test). I have fibroid in uterus but as per my doctor it is not hindering the conception. I have celiac disease in my family though I dont have any symptom and I also have yeast infection. I wanted to ask is my fibroid also because of wheat intolerance. Can infertility occur because of wheat intolerance and yeast infection | Howell come to ChatDoctorThere are certain fact as long as the conception is concern, first this is physiological and natural phenomenon, depends upon certain conditions, like presence of ovum and sperm at the time of sexual intercourse, and fertilization of egg, implantation of fertilized egg in uterine cavity, if there is any obstruction in this process then conception may not happen, although yeast infection may not be the cause, some time even after everything are okay conception does not take place, hope this information helps, have a nice day. |
I was just hospitalized and diagnosed with chiari malformation. one doctor said I had fluid in my brain that didn t know where to go. this is after the results of my MRI. another doctor rushed into the room and said that I didn t have fluid that my brain stem was inflamed and this is the reason I may have passed out. Well I didn t just pass out. My blood pressure was low, I was blue ,cold, stiff and I was disoriented and my daughters called the ambulance it took all three to wake me up and when they did wake me I started coughing, The peramedics asked if I wanted to go to the hospital I refused. they also said I had low blood pressure and they asked to see my meds which I keep in a safe. They also asked if I took a second dose without noticing. I said no because its a forced habit already 2 ys same time. Well @ 5 | Thanks for giving a nice history medications you are using.You are having multiple cervical n lumbar disc bulges n also u were recently diagnosed to have Arnold Chiara malformation. In Arnold Chiara there will be obstruction to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from brain to spine due consular descent causing a block at the level of foramen magnum n many times it is associated with HY Chat Doctor. Most of the symptoms which u have may be attributed to Arnold Chiara n severe neck pain may be due to multiple cervical disc bulges. I personally feel you are using many medications of which tramadol,morphine, oxycodone all belong to opioid medication which may lead to dependence. Pls use only one of these n that also u try to taper it slowly. Tab phenteramine should be used only for 2-3 weeks.it is nice that u stopped using it. I advise u to consult a neurosurgeon n he will tell u whether u require surgery for Arnold Chiara. If it is associated with HY |
last summer I blacked out I was taken to the er before that I was having eposides of getting very hot wanting to faint feeling like my clothes are squezzing me my blood pressure will drop to example 80 over 60 at some point they put a heart monitor on me. I was told my heart stops 3-4 seconds at a time when I saw a heart doctor he said it was NO BIG DEAL is | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern. Your symptoms may have been caused by a low blood pressure related to deny Chat Doctor. If you have not had any symptoms since that period, there is nothing to worry about. I recommend you to take plenty of water and juices and avoid staying under extreme weather conditions for a long time. If you have symptoms like fatigue or fainting, I recommend you to consult with your GP and perform an ECG and an ambulatory 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. A Head Up tilt test would be necessary to exclude orthostatic hypotension. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! |
haveing many side affect from cozar been on it for many years 50 mg but having depression, stomach problems ,vision , weight gain , lower back pain and legs, very tired, bad dreams, panic attacks, anxiety. can i stop the med now. have to pee all the time . | Hi, Actually I think it is not safe to stop it without asking your physician, but I recommend you tell him about all your given side effects and ask for an alternative Chat Doctor. I think you shouldn't stop it immediately you may decrease the dose till you have your visit to your specialist will be best for you. Please some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
I am anil 31 years old and having a baby of 5 years old, now planning for second baby but having some problem.I have done a semen analysis and sperm count and motility is less than normal but not very less. I consulted to doctor and doctor gave me madicines for 1 month | HelloThanks for query. Based on the facts that you have posted your recent semen analysis has revealed you to have Oligoasthenozoospermia meaning there by that your total sperm count and percentage of active grade one motile sperm is low. Truly speaking there are no medications that have been proved scientifically effective to increase sperm count and sperm motility however following general measures do help to increase sperm count and sperm motility. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. You can continue taking medication prescribed by your Chat Doctor. |
I WS IN A BAD ACCIDENT AND I HAVE ABROKEN COLLAR BONE AND A BROKEN PELVIS DAMAGED GALL BLADDER AND A ABRAISED LIVER. I HAVE A VERY LARGE HEMOTOMA AND A BULGE WAS ON MY LEFT HIB AND ABDOMON THAQT IS HOT, THEN TODAY THE SWELLING PAIN AND DISCOLORATION MOVED TO MY VAGINAL AREA, SO I PUT MY HIPS UP AND LAYED DOWN AND IT SEEMED TO GO DOWN SOMEWHAT BUT NOW MY CHEST HURTS. WHAT SHOULD I DO | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, you seem to have multiple injuries having internal bleeding that might be causing the ecchymosis (Collection of blood beneath the subcutaneous region) such case need close medical monitoring as long as the vital organs' injury is concern, the great danger is infection to prevent that you have to get admitted in hospital, such bad injuries can not be treated like that only, hope this information helps. |
had high blood pressure, well the bottom number is high for few years now.... had blood tests and ecg and 24 hr blood pressure thing on etc, they today over telephone advice decided to give me ramipril 5mg and ive to go bk next tuesday for some blood tests and blood pressure checking. im concerned bout the side effects though????? | Hi There I understand your concern and would like to tell you that as you High Blood pressure for a couple of years, you should take the medication (April 5 as advised) along with lifestyle modification for better hypertension control. April is very good medicine as it reduces risk of myocardial Infarction, stroke and death rate because of cardiovascular diseases. Cough and hypotension can be the only side effect of April if it happens then you can ask your treating doctor for alternative. I wish you Good Health |
Dr says I have cirrhosis of the liver from diabetes. No treatment was recommended. Will do scans and blood work every 6 months. Want to get 2nd opinion. Would you recommend Univ of MD or Johns Hopkins or some where else who may be specialist for the diabetes and cirrhosis or just the cirrhosis. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern if this is really cirrhosis then the underlying cause of this is matter the cirrhosis because of the diabetes is not the common condition and this is questionable, you really need to see the best gastroenterologist to clear the doubt, according to the underlying causes the disease being managed some and that gives excellent result, hope this information helps you, take care and have good day. |
My 13 year old son has had a lump on the underside of the forearm. We have been to the doctor twice and he said it is a ganglion cyst and if we wanted could see a surgeon. He skin is becoming red and bruised and very discolored. I looked up ganglion cysts and they usually form on or near a joint. He is mid way on the under side of his left forearm. What sould I do? | Hello! Thank you for the query. Ganglion appears near a joint indeed as ganglion is connected with a joint and filled with joint fluid. He may have some benign skin lesion like a lipoma or sebaceous cyst. It is hard to tell from this point. However, there is a simple way to diagnose it. He should have an ultrasound of this lump which should answer what he is dealing with. Hope this will help. Regards. |
I was on augmentin and became very itchy, no hives just very itchy. I went to the ER and they gave me IV Benadryl. Ever since then I have been weary about having an allergic reaction because that same day that I became itchy I also had some shrimp sushi. I have never had any food allergies and 25, but read that a food allergy can just appear at any age. What are the chances of developing a food allergy as an adult? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is understandable to be concerned. It is possible to discover allergies as an adult. If you want to determine what you may be allergic to, you should consider allergy testing. This can be in the form of a blood test or skin test. It is possible to test for a lot of different allergens at the same time. Your doctor will be able to tell you where you can have the test done. I hope this helps |
Just left neurosurgeons office my husband has a menigioma on frontal lobe of brain they stated nothing to be concerned about.Husbands sypmtons are showing signs of alzheimers the neurosurgeon said he has a strong family history with father and great grand father having this disease.My question is where do we start to see if this is what is causing his issues with memory? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I agree with your neurosurgeon that meningioma is not the cause for memory problems. The usual symptoms of meningioma would be headache, seizures and weakness of arms or legs. Regarding memory problem, you should take him to a neurologist. He would require a detailed neuropsychological assessment, to determine the extent of memory and other cognitive dysfunction. Blood tests for vitamin B 12 and thyroid functions would also be required. Depending on the cause of memory problems, treatment can be started. I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any more queries. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Hi I am suffering for this unwanted thoughts , and my mind is spinng like any think , contionusly it thinks one or the other thinks , and i hadrly i catch sleep, i use to become restless, as a result i donot have concentration on studies nor work some time reading a passage is also getting difficlt for me , i am lossing my self confidence bcoz i feel that i am not productive at work nor studies . any my mood chages continously , frequently i use to get anger . Please help me what is this , do i require any treatmet all | Hello...... Many of the above symptoms that you report of- difficulty in sleep, distractibility, poor concentration, irritability might be normal or features of an anxiety or mood disorder. Hence, a thorough psychiatric evaluation is required which would involve recording of the frequency, severity and duration of symptoms and a current mental state examination. Following this, appropriate medication or psychotherapy can be initiated as appropriate. Regards Chat Doctor. |
hi ive had abdominal pain for the last 4 days its at the top of my stomach just below ribs, its mostly a cramping pain now but it did start of as a dull ache. it only affects me now if i move around or im eating. Thats when i get the pains mostly, also i havent past a stoole in the last 4 days and i am normally an everyday man! | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. There are 2 likely reason for this pain. The first one as you have noted is that you have not passed motion for the last 4 days. So the colon (large bowel) is now loaded and there must have been xenoliths (hard stools) due to absorption of water by the large bowel. This does cause dull ache to start with and then the cramping pain. Moving around will increase the pain as also eating due to normal reflex of the body for the colon tries to evacuate. Another small possibility is associated gastritis. |
Hiii m dlpreet i have epilepsy problem nd m 20 years old nd i hv this prblm from last 15 years i tried many doctors n homoepathic doctors also bt all in vain nd nw a days my problem is getting regularly nd nw i wnt to tell u about my problem nd my mom also had this problem when this problem occurs i get unconscious nd teeth get tightly attach with each other nd foam comes from my mouth nd hnds nd feets both are tightly closed nd gets turned nd then when my consciousness returns all activities of past two three days vanishes from my mind totally nd after 10 to 15 hours my mind starts working my tongue cuts very after this sometime m nt get bt my body vibrates very badly when i took alopatChatDoctoredicine i had this problem after a gap of one or two year And than i started taking homopatChatDoctoredicine for 1 month and than i had to leave that medicine ...now a days i dont take any medicine and now my problem is regular and becoming worst day by day ...plz give me best solution of this problem ..... | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your message. I think I can help you. First, I suggest you decide on the system of medicine you want to use. To the best of my knowledge homeopathy is not going to help. AllopatChatDoctoredicines are the best solution for your problem. Also, medicines have side effects. You don't stop medicines because of them. You change the medicine after meeting your doctor again. Currently, without medicine you are at a great risk to yourself and others. Imagine if you get a seizure in the middle of a road or while |
So theres this thread-like skin hanging from a ball of flesh that i must have ruptured in when i went to pee, because there was random clear discharge. Kinda hurts to pull on the skin piece thats hanging. Its like on the inside of my labia? Kind of near the hole. And when it ruptured it bled too. I put a warm rag on it, and it leaked with the clear discharge more. Its hard to describe exactly where it is, maybe its some infection? Idk. Might go to the doctor tomorrow hopefully. Please someone help give an idea as of to what this might be. I m Freaked out | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. The structure you see hanging can be part of hymen or vaginal polyp. If you send a close picture of it then it will be more helpful in identifying. It is better to have an examination with gynecologist to rule out this. Vaginal polyp is also benign and harmless. If it bothers you then it can be excised under local anesthesia. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
For the past 5 days I have been having what feels like a baby moving in my stomach. I only feel the movement on the left side of my stomach at the top of my ribs just below my breast. I know that I am not pregnant, got those parts taken out over 10 years ago. I m 49, 5 2 1/2 , 194 lbs. I currently take 3 different medications for high blood pressure, and hormone medication. | Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Your symptoms resemble flatulence or gaseous distention of the stomach. It is caused by gas trapping inside the stomach which forms bubble leading to such sensation and bloating of abdomen. It can be caused by acid reflux (acidity) and improper eating. When you eat very fast, you tend to swallow air with the food leading to gas inside the stomach. My advice to you is to eat slowly and in small quantities in short intervals. This will decrease some of your symptoms. You should also take a course of antacids for 14 days twice daily before food. Medications and their interactions can also cause such symptoms. So if your symptoms don't subside despite being the above measures, then you must get your medications changed or adjusted. |
I have been having muscle pain for a long time. Legs ache, hips, shoulders and neck are so tight that I have a headache most days. While in bed my back, hips, butt, neck, shoulders seem to almost get stuck. Almost feels like I have Charlie horse in my butt cheeks, and hips. When I wake up it hurts to move, I can t explain the muscle pain. I feel like I get stuck I used to say it feels like my spine will snap if I bend over. I can only be up on my feel moving for an hour or two before the pain gets bad, mostly my hips and lower back muscles get tight and ache bad. | Hello, I have studied your case and reports with diligence. There can be severe degenerative changes in whole lumbar spine with disc space reduction. There can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and facet joint arthritis, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, IT B12.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain. Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis, And also check your it B12 and it D3 level. I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies. You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case you need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care |
I am male 31 years old. I have been having pain in the upper right back behind and below rib cage. I have dull pain all the way to ears. i feel congestion and stuffy in my right chest area and throat. I had some swelling on the right side of my neck and below my right eye a couple of days. my appetite has gone down. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having upper respiratory tract infection (URI). But better to rule out lung infection like tuberculosis in your case because you are having symptoms of decreased appetite, stuffy feeling in right upper chest etc. So get done chest x-ray first. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about lung infection. You are mostly having simple URI. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid hard to chew food. Chat Doctor. |
i have a lump on the outside upper right arm that started a few months ago small and no pain and in the last week or two grew at least double turned red and hurts to the touch. feels like a giant \"button\" that you sometime have inside your leg but bigger. mario | Hello, According to your narration, it is inflammatory lesion involving subcutaneous tissue mostly sebaceous cyst type thing (a high-resolution clinical photograph would be so much appreciable here). Can take temporary painkillers at present, but have to consult your doctor for clinical check-up because there is redness and hurting proves that there is definite presence of infection inside. Then your doctor will decide plan of management with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents to tackle the condition precisely. Till then take care not to injure it, keep it clean and Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, My name is Belinda and my son has had a stomach ache for 8 days now. He was given an ultra sound and they could not locate the appendix however, Lymph nodes were found in two regions. The pain is central, not on the side and last night he had a fever with numbness down his legs. I am in an isolated town and our surgery is closed today. Can you give me some advice please? | Hi Belinda. Thanks for your query. Read the history of your son having pain in center of abdomen for 7 days - appendix not located on USG - lymph nodes in two regions - Surgery in town is closed - wants to know the reasons. The commonest reasons for pain in the center of the abdomen of a child are-Lymph node inflammation. Get a CT scan done to get a confirmed diagnosis as early as possible as it is already 7 days. Get started a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen and probiotic. This may settle and CT scan will the final diagnosis. If there is no cure even after 5 days a Diagnostic Laparoscopy to know and treat the problem can solve the problem. |
Hello doc, I am going to get married within 17 days ...my fiancee is too shy to visit a Gynac for contraceptive pills . Can you please suggest me a safe brand and course of pills . She is a healthy girl with no known allergy and she is 21. regards s pillai | Welcome to Chat Doctor visiting a gynecologist will help in finding the most suitable pills some medical conditions to be excluded where pills are not advised various combination pills are available to be choose from depending on menstrual history and other findings in clinical examination like blood pressure, h/o jaundice in past and other things .an over all evaluation is needed for prescribing suitable pills and pills are to be started from within first 5 days of cycle depending on the type of pills, otherwise it will not be effective. Thank you for query |
hii have a 2.5 years daughter. My wife breastfeeds her.we want to use a contraceptive pill. i read about the mini pill. Under which brand names it is available in Delhi,india. We have not used any OC Pill since her birth. My wife is 25 years old and healthy but thin. | Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The mini pill contains only progesterone and all the available brands contain the same preparation, north Chat Doctor. The pill may be started from day one of the cycle or on the nearest Sunday, whichever is convenient. Before starting the medication, your wife needs to be evaluated if she is fit to receive it and there are no allergies to the medication and the Thorazine content in the preparation. Periodic evaluation to check the hepatic, coagulation and cardiovascular profile is necessary. Any breast masses must be reported immediately. The brand names \"Camila\", \"Micron or\" or \"North |
one month back i went to dentist and he kept composite in my teeth . while filling itself i got lot of unpleasant chemical smell from that composite. after that i reached home and i felt very uneasy. the next day i fount that i got allergy in my mouth. then immediately i went to dentist and i said to him about it. he simply ignored my saying and said that it wont matter. then i believed him and just remained with that composite for 15 days by thinking that it will become normal. day by day it increased and after 15 days i went again and asked him to remove it. he removed it. after removing that composite, the allergy became more in my mouth. i used allegra 180mg for one week. still the allergy remained and then i went to physician and he prescribed candid mouth paint and metrogyl 400 mg tabs for 5 days. i followed. now, even 15 days after removing the composite, still i am sufferig with allergy and that chemical smell in the mouth. he said he removed all the composite what he kept. now what can i do? | Hi heartland you for writing in Chat Doctor It is unlikely that composite material cause allergy. But in rare cases it can be if its outdated or low quality. As your problem did not subside after removal of filling, it can be due to oral thrush or any injury to tongue or oral mucosa.Meanwhile, continue with the anti-allergic Chat Doctor. Take multivitamin supplements. Maintain good oral hygiene it is not subsiding in a week or so, just visit a doctor for clinical examination. If any doubt feel free to write back. Take care |
My question is a pain I ve dealt with ever since I came out of a coma 11 years ago. I have an upper right pain in my back that travels into my rt shoulder and down my arm the more active I become. Exercise is part of the discomfort along with any physical work. Is there a good answer for this or like the 7 neurologist I have had thus far and unable to find an answer. They keep putting me on more medication. | Its clearly compression of some verve due to intervertebral disc space reduction due to any cause. Exercise can't be done by you. You are fed up with medication. Best thing for you is to attend International Yoga Day on 21 June worldwide and try to learn 35 minute package which will be free. Later practice it and live happily. Your happy phase will definitely come...may be slow but not very slow. Deep breathing will be helpful. If you meet any Ayurveda doctor near you, he may suggest harmless herbal decoction too for speedy recovery. Economic and easy to take. Or consult someone on net. Yoga and Ayurveda has answer for you.Don't worry, be happy. Hope it helps you. |
Hi- my left side of my lower abdomen hurts, slight throbbing pain and also dull pain when I push anywhere on my lower abdomen, the main pain is right about the area where (I believe) my ovaries are. I Feel it on both sides, but my left more than my right. Especially when using the rest room, having a BM. My husband and I are having unprotected sex, he has not ejaculated inside of me. It is also around the time of ovulation for me and we had sex about 3 days ago and also 2 days in a row before that. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. The commonest cause of throbbing pain especially during bowel movements is severe colitis. It can be due to IBS or ulcerative colitis or other forms of colitis. One need to undergo a Colonoscopy and biopsy to get to the root cause so that a proper treatment cane be undertaken as per the form. This is so severe that you have pain on pressure on the abdomen. And this looks not to be related to the sex as you have not mentioned any pain. Tubal pregnancy pains are different, severe and need urgent exploration. So undergo colonoscopy, ultrasonography and test of stool, blood and urine and get the treatment accordingly. |
Good morning Dr. Grief. I am wondering if I should be concerned. I have been experiancing moderate lower left back pain until yesterday, when it become unbearable. At the same time, I was cold (which I have been perimenapausal and hot all the time here of late}. Lastly, I have been gassy with an upset stomach. Do these symptoms have any corilation to one another? | Dear patient You're all symptoms a be attributes to post menopausal with Chat Doctor. Back pain is due to osteoporosis as a result of less estrogen and all other symptoms are related to it. You need to visit expert gynecologist and get yourself examined for possibility of starting hormone replacement therapy which has good results in post menopausal patients. Meanwhile, start tab attract p twice a day for pain relief. All the best. |
My Name is rahul ,I suffered my releasing my sperm during sleep,twice a month from past 2 years,i dont know to do mastrubate,,,is there any problem after marriage or before.once i tried for mastrubate but penis get swelling for a day but didnt ejaculate anything.but my sperm will realeasing during sleep, what is the reason .pls sujjest me for good health......... | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of night emission. This is a normal phenomenon to get night emission at the age of adolescence and nothing to be worried about it. It well get resolved itself without any treatment over a period of time. Try to practice moderate exercise every day for 45 minutes and take high protein diet with fruits and vegetables and vitamins. This will help to built up your general health. And to get good sound sleep. Chat Doctor. |
My history is once in a while I experience an episode of passing out (fainting)whatever! I ve done it at home, while driving a boat, driving a car, at work, luckily I ve had people with me and nothing bad has happened besides once ending up at the bottom of the basement stairs. They last only maybe 30 sec, I ve had these since my basal skull fracture 35 years ago, they tell me I was unconscious for days, I have permanent hearing loss in one ear and high frequency issues! I ve seen many Dr s and have had tilt table test,heart tests you name it Ive had it done with no conclusion,my question is ,is there any documentation that this could be a epilepsy or seizure or syncopy brought on my a past skull fracture? | Hello and thanks for being on Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Since you had the tilt table test done without a clear diagnosis of syncope, and there is also past history of significant brain injury, your fainting is probably caused by seizures. You need to consult a Neurologist and to have EEG video EEG to have a correct diagnosis. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
I had been masturbating from the last 11 months . Sometimes I do severe masturbation , I think I am getting addicted to masturbation. Till now I had not experienced any of the after-effects of masturbation as discussed on internet like protrusion of cheek-bones , but i think my eyes are sunken as of now while comparing it with previous photographs. What should i do to get rid of this practise?? | His had gone through your query. Relax dear. All are rubbish and masturbation won't cause such problem. Throw all material from your mind masturbation is normal physiological function of our body it is one of the method to satisfy sexual pleasure in absent of partner both sex and masturbation has same and has same end result to get satisfactions no need to worry masturbation doesn't lead to any problem in your married life but constant thinking and feeling of guilt of masturbation will effects don't think much. It is physical act, and it consumes normal calories like walking and running. So it won't lead to any bad effect on your body. Psychological stress ND thinking will cause such effect. Eat healthy food and calories food. Healthy lifestyle make you healthy. Still if you have query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
I am a 5 foot 6\" 146 lbs very active male age 57.I weight train with lighter weights nowadays and i cycle vigorously. Yesterday i noticed a small lump on my right testicle that was about the size of a bb. I am in no pain and i do realize i need to get this checked out but i wanted to know is it possible that this is connected to my exercise. Also i must mention i had a vasectomy eleven years ago. Ken Boylan | Hi, Dear I went through your query.1-By the facts placed by your query, I feel that this lump appears to be vasectomy -fibrous lump-as it's not painful and found co-incidentally by you during your examination of the testicle.2-Plz check your your ER- doctor for second opinion.3-Hope this would solve your query,4-Thanks for your query to the Chat Doctor. 5-You are welcome for any further treatments if required.6-I would love to help you out of Your worry about your testicular lump. . Thnks. Wellcome. |
I ve been diagnois of H pylori past 3 weeks ago and started 2 anitibotics Baxin and another one. it s been one week since I finished them but still have soft stools and alot of stomach and back pain. how long would I feel better after the treatment and is it normal to feel like this? thank you sarah | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Treatment for H pylori involves the use of antibiotics for a prolonged period of time. Antibiotics can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting but these symptoms normally decrease after the course is completed. If you are still having persisting pain and diarrhea, you should consider visiting your doctor for an assessment because this should not be the case. I hope this helps |
Squeezing pain under my left breast Q | Hi, This is likely a gastritis and acidity problem. Avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pantoprazole before breakfast once a day for 2 weeks. For pain, you can ask for antispasmodic like Dicyclomine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My 8 year old daughter has 2 black spots on her spine. They have been there for about a month. They are very painful to the touch. We thought it was a bruise, but it is not going away. Do you have any idea what it might be? Thank you so much for your help! | Could you elaborate as to where on the spine are they located, their size and whether there is any redness, blistering or itching of the same? I think that most likely they are due to a skin infection that has healed and left the black spots behind. It might help to share the actual photos of this in a paid question, but if this is the only way you would seek help (i.e. through the free forum), I understand. Please revert with my name in the question, so that I will see it. |
I have had a sore throat for 7 days. I have no voice or hoarse voice for 3 days. I have a cough with dark green phlegm for 3 days as well. I have nasal congestion and a runny nose at the same time. I am fatigued and probably dehydrated even though I am drinking fluids to help my throat. I probably should have went to the DR. a couple days ago....so does it pay to go now? Will an antibiotic work? | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* This is due to bacterial or viral infection of respiratory tract.* Needs proper care with antibiotic (according to the clinical assessment of severity of the infection) , decongestant with your doctor.* Primary relief will be with gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day. Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery. Always welcome for any further assistance anytime. Regards . |
Good morning, I have constant deep pain that seems to range from the front of my left side about 8 inches towards my back. It is hard to lay on my back, and movement causes pain. This has been going on for a couple of years. My mom had kidney cancer and survived it. What questions might I ask my doctor? | Hello, There are multiple reasons for the pain on your left side of your back.Some common causes irradiating pain from- protruded disc bone disease of the lumbar vertebraeKidney stones/cancer rib cage injuriessplenomegalypancreatitisinflammation of intestines stomach ulcers get a proper diagnosis you need to tell your doctor any other prevailing symptoms likelier on urinationhyperacidity before or after eating changes in stool colourbreathing difficulty digestion difficulty vomiting, headache, fever,cough, cold,pain on any other area swelling in legs or any other area depending upon the diagnosis the doctor will suggest appropriate blood test and other investigations like ultrasound, MRI or X-rayHope you found your answer thank you |
hi, my name is keesha and im from Ghana. ive been married for 14 months now and my husband and i have been trying to get pregnant without success. my period stopped flowing for 4months and i took two scans and several tests whicChatDoctore out negative. last week i took a local herb medicine and my period came. i want to know what caused my missed period for that long and what i can do to boost my chances of getting pregnant....please help, thanks | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion there are different causes for irregular periods like |
hi Dr,My son is doing hyperactivity, now he started hitting others..sometime he behaves normal...within a second he always changes his mood and start hitting others and telling bad words and all...he is smart..Please advise whom to consult for him..Thanks,Sunita | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Hyperactivity is a disorder of the mental makeup of the kid and not a physical deformity of the brain. Some kids may respond to iron simply and some kids my need other medications like Atomoxetine. But whatever it is the kids needs a thorough psychological evaluation and may be after behavioral therapy it might get better. But usually hyperactivity kids have very good IQ and if their energy can be diverted to a vocational training or any art or sport they like they will do wonders. I suggest you seek the help of a good pediatric psychologist. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I am 25 years old and my husband and I have been trying to conceive for 7 mths now. We have had his sperm checked, I have had a HSG done, and everything was clear for the both of us. My Prolactin level was at a 36 and my doctor wants to get it down to a 15. He prescribed me Cabergoline which I have been taking for 2 weeks now and I will go back in another 2 weeks to have my levels checked again. I have always had a regular cycle with mild cramps, nothing out of the ordinary and have never missed a cycle since I first started at age 11. How worried should I be about conceiving and how long does it take for this medication to work? Any advice????? | Sorry about your difficulty getting pregnant. The high prolactin for me is not an issue, since you have a regular menstrual cycle. Yours might just be a case of unexplained infertility and so your attending physician is trying to optimize your hormones to increase your chance of conception. You might need to take the Chat Doctor. * I am blowing baby dust to you... Hope this satisfies you, if not I am willing to give more help. Cheers. |
Hi, I am from Nepal. I have baby girl of 10 months she has a problem of 1. chronic venous sinus thrombosis with wall calcification 2. sequelae of chronic Neonetal Meningitis and 3. left temporo- parietal lobe atrophy diagnosed from CT scan. Please suggest me. | Good evening. You have an infant with neonatal meningitis and sequela thereof. Hereone has to take special care since you have a special needs infant. Make sure that her growth is maintained normally with adequate nutrition, in terms of formula, vitamin supplementation, and trace elements.a Simple measurement of the head circumference and maintain record will help you assess her brain growth and also whether she is going in for atrophy causing a smaller head (microcephaly)or HY Chat Doctor. Routine check up for hearing and vision is a must and may involve special procedures. One common complication of meningitis is seizures or fits. You have to consult a pediatric neurologist because he will assess the electrical activity in the brain by EEG and prescribe medications if the EEG shows abnormal electrical activity ---very likely, he will start on specific medications to prevent seizures. She will also need a physiotherapist to help her muscles from getting too tight or too loose and floppy. The progress is ascertained by periodic regular evaluation and harnessing all resources needed for a special needs motor and behavioral development. |
I have pain from my shoulder to my elbow, also on the top of my hand. My shoulder feels like a pull or maybe a tendon. Does not hurt all the time, just when I move it wrong. The top of my hand almost feels like cramp, goes into my 2 fingers. This is all on my left side. | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your shoulder to elbow. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Hi , i am 30 years old . I have been sexually active for about 15 years, Ive had at least 20 partners . Some of them I have dated more than a few years so we had unprotected sex. I have tight white spotted foreskin for the last few months . Slowly but surely it dissipated and forms further down the shaft. What should I do? | HelloThanks for query. Tight foreskin with white spots could be mostly due to what is called as Atlantis Erotica Obliterate however it needs to be confirmed by clinical examination in person by a qualified Urologist. It is a progressive disease that gradually involves urethra shaft of the penis and is a variant of Lichen Sclerosis. Unfortunately there is no effective medicine to cure it permanently. Using topical steroid cream does help to slow down the progress of the disease. Chat Doctor. . |
Hellow Docter My question is as follow I took my 6 yrs old to the dentis to because me son has a cavety. When he got home he complain pain in face sodenly he went to sleep at 7 | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. As per your complaint pain on face after weaning off the anesthesia post treatment of tooth is not an uncommon finding and can be controlled with post treatment painkillers. Sleeping can be due to exertion caused due to treatment and pain and not a side effect of anesthesia. I would suggest you to consult your dentist and get evaluated, and he can advise him painkillers for relieving pain and the pain will eventually subside.Don't stop the treatment if there are further sittings left and continue it completely.Also, if there is recurring episodes of pain then get an x-ray of tooth done and then treatment can be done accordingly. Hope this helps. |
My name is Ashim Nayek residing at Durgapur and I have twochildren and my elder son aged 17 year who is very absentminded and can not concentrate in his academic studies normally. His patience is very little and erratic in nature. He did very worse in his recent school final exam ( Class X exam.) due to his unmindful nature and he also involve himself in smoking cigarette seperately. He frequently behave very eratic with his perents. So please advice me how I tackle my son in coming days.thaking you,ASHIM NAYEKVILLAGE AND POST.- GOPINATHPURDURGAPUR - 713211DIST.- BURDWANWEST BENGALMOBILE | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your son is adolescent. Adolescent nature is always like what you described. This happens due to hormonal and body changes. They feel that they are matured and indulge in risk taking behavior. They ignore and behave erratically with parents and elders when they are advised because they never want to listen to advises. But you should not worry. Within some tow or three years, his behavior shall be good. For the time being, be his friend. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
My 3.5 years old boy has tummy ache, yellow stools and bad breath, he had a high fever for few days but that seems to have gone but he has lost weight and is not eating much. He is normally very fussy anyway. He is being aggressive and screamish recently | Hi, Your child is probably suffering from stomach infection. If I was your treating doctor, I would have given of lox syrup 5 ml PO three times a day, with syrup Cyclops 5 ml PO three times a day for 3 days. At the same time I write him tests like CBC, stool routine microscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Since, this is a prescription medicine, I would suggest you to meet the local doctor to confirm the diagnosis. I hope this has helped you. Regards |
Hi,I am male/37 years/diagonised fatty liver(164 mm)& fatty infiltration in pancreas,normal total bilurubin,but slightly elevated sgpt,56 u/l,high uric acid ,9.2mg/dl,low platelet count,0000,lipid profile quite normal,slight central obesity,fasting sugar 113 mg/dl.Feeling worse physically.what should I do? PLEASE SUGGEST THE MANAGMENT | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. You should only change your lifestyle and dietary habits. Fatty liver is common condition. It can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated Chat Doctor. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be prescribed, but I suggest going step by step. This is nothing serious and in the beginning it is completely reversible. Wish you good health. |
Hello, about 4 weeks ago I was moving a large object at work whn o heard a pop like sound under my left rib cage. Its very painfull,but now it has turned into a golf ball size hard not..iam not big on running to DRS office,but now iam concerned. Any suggestions what it May be,or and I kno the answer to this but seek medical attention? Regards James | HI. With your classical history, this looks to be a hernia for sure. It might have been there for long but well-contained. Now this is the push from inside due to increased intra-abdominal pressure the weak support got lost and so it popped up. Well, with such a big hernia at a lesser-known place, I would request you to consult a Doctor / Surgeon and may be get operated. There is no medical treatment for such problems. |
I had cough and now for last 15 days i have been having problem breathing in later parts of night and wake up choked, length varied from 2 mins to 3.5 mins. I have been taking Moxiget, Dune tab, Deltacortril (suggested for next 7 days), cough and choking episodes are there with thick Mecus /sputum. Is it some alergy | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your problem and situation. Yes, it can be due to allergic bronchitis. You are still having symptoms inspire of treatment, this suggests need for pulmonologist consultation and proper diagnosis. So get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection.PFT is needed to diagnose bronchitis. You may need inhaled bronchodilators to cure cough. Along with this you may need antihistamines and antiallergic Chat Doctor. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done diagnosis first and start appropriate treatment. Don't worry much, you will be alright. |
HI! I WANTED TO ASK A QUESTIONLAST YEAR I WAS TREATED FOR GONRROHEA AND CHLAIMYDIA AND NOW I JUST FOUND OUT I WAS PREGNANT THIS MONTH JUNE MAKE ME THREE MONTHS AND I THINK I BEEN REINFECTED IF I GET TREATED WHILE PREGNANT DO I HAVE TO HAVE A C-SECTION | Hallow Mummy, Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections which can be completely cured with appropriate antibiotics' treatment. Unfortunately, you have been reinfected by these organisms after successful treatment. Please get treated again with the appropriate treatment to get rid of these infections. These infections are sexually transmitted; hence it is obligatory for both the partners to undergo treatment simultaneously to avoid reinfection. So please counsel your partner to get treated. If there is no obstetric indication for Cesarean section surgery for delivering the baby, these infections - that too well treated do not pose any indication for cesarean section. Successful treatment of these infections will make you as normal as any other pregnant women. Wish you a healthy and bony baby to breastfeed exclusively. Chat Doctor. |
I have had a burning tongue for some time now. Ive stayed away from anything with acid; cold water does not seem to help. I have tried sucking on candy and gum for dry mouth. This is terribly annoying. Before I had the burning tongue, I was suffering from dry mouth for months. Help. | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Burning tongue or burning mouth is a very frustrating condition, which is usually caused by many underlying causes including nutritional deficiencies, Chat Doctor. I would advise you to consult your GP and rule out the cause for which it is causing and get it treated. Start with multivitamins and have a good nutrition.Also, you have to keep your mouth HY |
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