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Hi Doc heres the deal Im 17 years old but My sperm is still really clear(not white at all) but I know its not pre-cum I am kind of a late bloomer(absolutly no acne and less than normal facial hair) so i was wondering is it normal for me not to have white sperm or do i have a serious problem like impotence? | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Do not worry. You are not impotent. The consistency of semen depends on many factors like frequency of masturbation or sexual activity, fluid intake, stress and anxiety factors, high atmospheric temperature etc. You need to understand that semen is off-white or white. It should turn runny and clear in no more than 30 minutes. Color of semen matters more than thickness. The usual color of semen is clear white or clear off-white or creamy white. The thickness of semen is never an indicator of impotency. Please do not worry at all. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
my 4 year old was told yesterday she has a cluster of lymph nodes on the right side of her lower neck which they assume is down to a viral infection but today she is complaining of something being stuck in her throat although is drinking, would the swollen lymph nodes cause this feeling? | Hi external swelling of lymph node of neck doesn't compress food pipe so much to cause dysphagia. Although neck lymph nose enlargement may suggest inflammation or swelling of inner throats structures like tonsils or pharynx due to infection & this may give feeling of something stuck in throats and difficulty in swallowing. Give her warm liquid to Chat Doctor. Throat infection because of virus should subside in one week time with conservative measures like gargling if possible, warm liquid to |
I had a lump under my arm which was a little sore, i went to the doctore whom gave me some antibiotics, I then developed thrush, so had to buy canestan combi, which isnt cheap, I now have another lump under my other arm, similar to the last one. I am currently exercising very hard and wondered if this could have something to do with it. Can I just leave it? I am reluctant to go back to the doctor, even with the antibiotics it didnt go away until after the course was completed. It is not a hygeine issue as i shower twice a day. Could you offer any advice | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. It looks like a bacterial infection (carbuncle / fur uncle) hair follicle infection.2. Not always a course of antibiotics will help in case of infective lumps / collection / abscess.3. In this case the treatment of choice will be - small incision and Chat Doctor. After that a course of antibiotics.4. The remedies in this case is avoided shaving underarm and deodorants - as all these cause irritant and delay healing effect. You can use trim until complete heal.5. You can change your doctor if you are not happy, but sometimes just antibiotic treatment will not help, procedure is needed.6. Furthermore, you can not leave it, complications can be there. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Hi. My son is 16 years old and he has an unusually shaped chest. His rib cage seems really high and sticks right out in the centre. His rib cage has always been quite high, but in the last 6 months it seems to have protruded even more in the middle. It doesn t hurt him, and it just feels like bone, but I have never seen this shape before. I m a bit worried | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. By your description I think your son is having chest wall anomaly. And protrusion suggest pigeon shaped chest. It is congenital deformity of rib cage. Which gives appearance of pigeons chest, protrusion in upper part of chest. If your son is asymptomatic than no treatment is required. If you are having cosmetic problem with this deformity than corrective surgeries are done, but they are quite risky. So better to consult thoracic surgeon if you want cosmetic surgery. |
I was asked by my employers for a cardiology clearance from my doctor and my ECG read sinus rhythm, left Arial Abnormality, my chest Xray is normal and my cholesterol level is within normal limits as well and my doctor told me that i dont have any problem, but am still worried cos i need to send the reports for my employment. i need explanations | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. I have gone through ECG report you have mentioned. No need to worry much for this ECG report. Left atrial abnormality can be seen as an accidental finding without any symptoms. So if you are asymptomatic then nothing to worry about this abnormality in ECG. But if you're really want to confirm this then 2d echo is needed. So get done 2d echo to rule out all fear. If echo is normal then no need to worry about employment add other issues. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have a small insect that is living beneath my scrotum. I have been getting sensations of something moving under my skin on my face, especially around the eyes, ears and lips. When these sensations start, I begin to become aroused and what ever it is moves over my gland. Then I can fell something moving in and out of my penis, making me become erect. Please help officials believe that I may have a mental condition, and have placed me on a psychiatric ward for observation. I have benn having this problem for around six months, but lately the sensations are becomming worse, and I can definately feel something moving between my scrotum and anus. I have also seen a very small black fly, that is very difficult to catch. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. If there is something, definitely the health people would have found it. If your health people are sure that there is nothing, there is nothing. About your mental condition. It is possible for people suffering from some mental conditions to have illusions of movement or activities inside their own body. The disturbances increase mainly because of their obsessive thinking about the same movements within them. First they are imagining the problem, and then they are obsessive about it. This obsession creates anxiety. Please be assured, there is nothing wrong within your body. Get treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from a renowned Clinical Psychologist and the problem shall be cured. 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. |
Im 16, around 50kg and around 170cm and i dont smoke. i spat out bloody phlegm around 3 hours ago, but i didnt cough it up. I didnt have any symptoms of pnuemonia or anything similar to that. I dont have any other lung cancer symptoms. And the blood to saliva+phlegm ratio was about 1 | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Symptoms of lung cancer are cough, bleeding in sputum, weight loss, fever, mass in lung etc. At age of 16 chance of lung cancer is almost nil. So don't worry about that. You may have some upper respiratory tract infection or other problems. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Don't worry about cancer. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My son just turned 17 a week ago. He has been on Prozac 20mg po daily for approx 2 months. His mood has improved, but he has become very tired. He does take it at night. I will talk to his DR that prescribed it but am concerned what other antidepressants are available for teens. Most literature I read does not advise most antidepressants for teens. | Hi, I read your query and can understand your concern regarding adverse effects of antidepressants on your son. Your son has shown improvement on Prozac (fluoxetine), although, he still seems only partially improved. First, regarding your concern about anti-depressants in teens, SSRIs like Fluoxetine, Escitalopram and sertraline are actually safe enough options. They help in overcoming the symptoms of depression in adolescents very well and are actually recommended. After all, you won't want your son to continue feeling depressed. Regarding your sons current set of symptoms, he can be started on some kind of non-pharmacological treatment like Cognitive behavior therapy if someone in your area is qualified enough for that. He can be taught relaxation exercises. Alternatively, dose of fluoxetine can be increased further. Wishing your son speedy recovery. |
I have rash-types over my legs and also welt-type rash appears across my stomach or mid section. I think they are hives but one cannot be sure. They come and go but those little red dots on my legs stay awhile. They do not always itch. The ones on my mid devotion do itch. Are these hives? | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Height | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The suggestion any doctor gives here is, provide all the above information to the psychiatrist you are consulting. Work closely with him and he knows your problems. He should be able to provide solutions to your problems. Exercise or work plays a major part in sleep. If you work more and exercise rigorously, you shall get sleep. Otherwise, also you sleep. But the sleep may not be fulfilling or satisfactory because of the effect of the medications you are having and the lethargy you are experiencing. Do talk to your psychiatrist. 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. |
My son is 20 months old and had vomiting throughout the night on Tuesday/Wednesday...after 5 episodes overnight, he was back to normal by Wednesday aside from a decreased appetite. Since Wednesday he has had very pale liquid stools with lots of gas. Activity level is normal--eating and drinking with no more vomiting. Is this stool change residual from the GI distress or does he need to be seen to rule out pancreatic/gall bladder involvement? Thank you for your time and expertise! | Hello, thank you for posting your query here. The vomiting and loose stools all seem like a part of the GI infection, and should settle.in a few days. I would suggest Ondansetron half hour.before.meals to. Help with the vomiting, and zinc supplements for the diarrhea as it has been shown to decrease the duration of diarrhea. Home available fluids like tender coconut water, buttermilk or ORS powder. Solution after every loose stool will replenish his fluids and electrolytes. Hope he gets better soon, take care. |
I fell while cross-country skiing directly on my bum. I immediately thought I broke my tail-bone. I know there isn t much a doctor can do. This happened one week ago. Now when I sit in a slouching position (cause that is least painful) it now feels like there is a lump in there off a little to one side. Not sure if I should see Dr. about it. | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculoskeletal injury.X-ray of Lumbosacral spine & Pelvis will be helpful to rule out any fracture or other pathological causes. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & vitamin D can be included in diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedic for proper clinical examination. Also, maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care. |
Hello, my name is Cathy. My son had Chari malformation and had to have surgery because the form he had was blocking the flow of his spinal fluid. My question is would he be able to lead a normal life? He wanted to join the Navy but is have such a hard time because of the surgery. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Once the Obstruction has been relieved, those with Chiara Malformation would be able to lead a normal life and even join the Navy and serve the nation. Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
Hello, I just was just wondering if this is an allergic reaction or something more serious. While I eat choclate I sweat, it happens all the time on my face in the cheek, nose,chin and head areas. Recently I ate a lot of chocolate and I noticed what I thought where pimples on my cheeks but they were kind of itchy but I dont know if it was because of the chocolate. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms which you developed after eating chocolates is may you are allergic to chocolates. To confirm that you have to test for absolute eosinophil count (AEC) this will be increased in any allergic reactions. If the AEC is increased you can undergo skin prick test to find out the chocolate allergen which is causing all these symptoms. If you are allergic to the chocolates you have to avoid as for as possible. If you cannot avoid this you can go for treatment like immunotherapy which will sensitize you against the allergen and boost up the immunity to fight against the particular antigen. Thank you. |
Hi doctor, My 2.5 years old daughter had sweeling on eyes which then becomes more prominent on face also. Then 3 days later she had high fever. My doctor suggetsed Urine test to check protein in Urine whicChatDoctore normal. Then he asked for blood test. In Blood test everything is normal except TLC which should be till 10,000 but my daughetrs TLC is 30,000. Then my doctor asked for Ultrasound Lower abdomina nd Back which again came normal and chest X-Ray which is also normal. Just her Liver and spleen had a bit of sweeling. What could be the acuse of the same | Hi...by what you quote I feel that our kid might be having an infectious mononucleosis or Epstein Barr Virus (ABV) infection. Mild facial puffiness and enlargement or liver and spleen suggest the same thing. Will tell you how a viral illness behaves so that you will be more comfortable. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards - |
hi the palms of the hands totaly covered dry skin,deep cracking now begining at palms. have tried moisturisers ,and still getting worse. She is a nurse ,has stopped using sanitizer gell and washes instead. She uses latex gloves suplied to her. she is almost at the point of not being able to do her job | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor This condition is due to underlying extreme Chat Doctor. This is a cumulative condition that is further exacerbated by wet work, soaps, detergents etc. in those who are engaged in repeated handwashing as required by virtue of their profession e.g. nurses and doctors/surgeons. The condition is chronic therefore also known as chronic cumulative irritant contact dermatitis. Urea and ammonium lactate based moisturizers are quite good for extremely |
GOOD MORNING SIR, MY NAME IS KIRIT PATEL FROM MORBI (GUJ). MY SON IS SUFFEREING FROM HYPATITIS. I HAVE TAKEN TREATEMENT FROM DR.PRAFUL KAMANI,WOCHARDT HOSPITAL RAJKOT(GUJ). HE GAVE ME REFRENCE OF DR. S.K.YACHCHA AND UJJAL PODAR, S.G.P.G.I.HOSPITAL,LUCKNOW(U.P.). SO I REQUEST THAT U HELP ME FOR TAKE APOINTMETNT FOR THIS DRS. WAITING FOR YOUR EARLY RESPONSE. THANKING YOU. YOURS SINCERELY KIRIT PATEL(MORBI,GUJ) | Hello Mr. Patel, I can understand your concern for your son. However, doctors at Chat Doctor advise patients regarding their ailments. If you want any opinion or advise regarding the health of your son, we can provide it to you. If you want an appointment of a doctor, you should follow the usual procedure of calling the doctor's office and take an appointment. We are sorry for not being helpful to you that way. Best, |
All 9 tablets are to cure nerve damages, neurological disorders, inflamed eyes, etc. WHy should it be taken during pregnancy? Does it contain folic acid? The medicine composition says that it contains salts L-Methyl Folate, Methylcobalamin, Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate as active ingredients. | Hi, Methyl folate is folate / folic acid. The other 2 that are mentioned are other vitamins, B12 and B6. As you stated, some vitamins such as those above help with the nerves. During pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester, ALL the babies nerves and brain are NOW developing. The use of these vitamins particularly the folate, reduce the chance of nerve issues developing Women trying to conceive, and pregnant women are advised to use these to help the baby. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, i have 2 (one on each side) under my ear beside my jaw. they are very hard and have been there for nearly 2 months. When they first appared i also had swollen lumps under my underarms which were very painful. i saw a doctor who did a FBC blood test and said everything looked normal but the havent gone away. should i be concerned? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged lymph node. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi, you may be able to help me before wasting the doctors time. I landed funny on my right foot doing a sport last night and have swollen, discolored joint from my big toe - any suggestions as to what I should do or what the doctor will say i should do? | Hi. Well it can be a soft tissue injury leading to overstretched muscle and can also lead to discoloration secondary to inflammation and spilled blood from small injured blood vessels leading to bruising and swelling. So my suggestion is to do ice packs over it and take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. You can also apply muscle relaxant ointment or gel over it, Elevate your feet while lying down on bed. In case if there is no improvement in next 3-4 days consult an Emergency room and get checked and an x-ray can be done for further confirmation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have done my root canal treatment 2 months back but today morning its started paining there. What may be the reason? | Hi,First you need to discern that, is your tooth hurting or is it the gum around the tooth that is causing pain. Many a time in root canal treated and capped teeth food gets lodged in between the cap and gums causing mild infection in the area causing pain and discomfort. If it is the gum then you just need to do warm saline rinses3-4 times/day, use a good mouthwash and take a mild painkiller if required. The pain will be relieved in a day or two. If you are sure it is the tooth that is hurting then you need to visit your dentist who will take a X-ray and determine if you need a repeat root canal, if not then he may give you a course of an antibiotic and an anti inflammatory painkiller to remove whatever little infection caused it. Regards |
Hi, I m looking for an answer to bad stomach bloating! In the morning my stomach is flat but begins to get worse during the day and is quite severe by night. I do have an enlarged spleen due to my cystic fibrosis so my stomach isnt completely flat anyways and have tried to get help from my doctors but any bloating tablets they have given me havnt made any difference at all and have said that there s not much more I can do. It s getting to a stage now that it s really bothering me and its really not nice to look at! Any help would be very appriciated! Thanks -Aileen (attached are photos from morning and even) | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. F. As you describe there is cystic fibrosis, and due to that you are having problem of bloating of stomach gradually up to evening and low in the morning. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal disease effecting lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines. It causes thick sections in effected regions and cause infections which are not cured easily. To some extent you are lucky that you are not effected in lungs there it is quite unbearable. In your case by morning all the secretions getting evacuated down, so you can try to keep the intestines empty by having small meals in an interval of few hours. Avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods, and also sour fruits. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. |
Hi there, How long do you have to be taking Noriday contraceptive pill to be protected if you dont start taking it the first day of your period initially. I started taking it at another time in the month but took it for 7 days straight before I had unprotected sex, am I covered? Regards, Laura | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Typically, women are advised to start birth control pills within seven days of their last menstrual period because it is unlikely that she would've already ovulated at that time. If you start the pill later in your cycle, the process initiates ovulation may have already begun and your body may produce an egg that is capable of being fertilized that cycle. However, even if you ovulated right when you started to take the pill, it is unlikely that the egg would still be viable to be fertilized after seven days. Therefore, waiting seven days before having unprotected intercourse most likely was enough time to ensure that you would not become pregnant. Modern pregnancy tests will become positive within 10 days to two weeks after conception, so if you do not have a menstrual period at the end of your pill pack, you should perform a urine pregnancy test to be safe. However, if you start your pill later than one week after the start of your period, you may not actually bleed the first month during the pill free week. I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that this information was reassuring. Best wishes, |
My husband a 30 yr old and has been experiencing pain in lower back into the hip lower abdomen groin to his right testicle the pain over the 2 months is getting more unbearable . The doctor has booked him in to have abdomen and groin ultrasound scan. Will the scan be able to pick anything up or what is he experiencing thanks | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum I understand your concern. Pain in groin/lower abdomen may be due to,a. Cystitis(bladder inflammation)b. Urinary tract infection. Hernia. Varicocele. Epididymis orbits etc. So, your husband need to be examined and investigated for all the probable causes for diagnosis. Hence, be patient and wait for the scan report and communicate the report for further suggestions. All the best. |
hi Dr. i have been pescribed for omnacortil20 for sarcoid and stared taking madecine since last four days. today morning i found bleeding fron my testicles skine. i would like to know whether it is a side effect of the madecine please advice regards sourav | Hello, Omnacortil is a steroid medicine and has nothing to do with bleeding. Long term intake may make your vessels and skin fragile and thinned out. Bleeding tendency is not a feature of sarcoma even. So it needs further work up. You should do a simple blood complete picture. And observe for bleeding from any other site. If you have any other symptoms, do mention them too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi,I am trying to conceive for second child after 5 years. My age is 36 yrs. I am on clomid from day 2 and when the scan was taken on day 9 only one follicle of size 8mm was found. Also last cycle, there was one follicle of size 22 mm on day 9. Why the follicles are irregular every cycle and is thee any chance to conceive this month? | HelloThanks for your query. Just one monitoring scan on day 9 is totally insufficient to tell you about chances of conception. Follicular monitoring includes serial ultrasound scans throughout the cycle. The follicle is followed at least up to day 14 - 15, when normally ovulation occurs. On day 9, follicle size of 8 mm is normal, but size of 22 mm is too big.22 mm on day 9 indicates a follicular cyst, maybe remnant of previous cycle. Track the entire cycle to know whether cycle is ovulatory or not, if ovulation is not observed, you can go for further testing of ovarian reserve, hormonal assessment of POD etc. Take care. |
Hi there My name is kim i just recently had a baby four months ago and i am on noriday conreception pill and haven t had a period for 3 months now i took a pregnancy test and it came back as negitive. I m still waiting for my period. Is this normal? | Hi, Arrest of bleeding can sometimes occur as a side effect of the pills, but, since you have not seen even one period since you started taking the medication, you should see a specialist for a proper appraisal of the situation. You may need a trans-vaginal sonogram and an estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles to exclude/confirm pregnancy and other pelvic causes for the absence of periods. If you have started the medication within 21 days after delivery, you are safe; else, additional contraception is needed in the initial two days. This is because, though ovulation is inhibited in some, it is not necessary in all. Hope this helps. |
Hello, Could you so kindly help me out? I have questions regarding a subserosal fibroid cyst on my ovary. I am post menopausal, have had a small amount of bleeding for two years and now have nausea daily. |The cyst was 7cm three months ago now it is 9cm. The report said there is less \"debris\" in the middle of the cyst now. What are the indicator/s for cyst removal? What does a cancerous cyst look like? Thank you. | HelloThanks for your query. A cancerous cyst generally has the following features -Rapid increase in size. Echogenities, calcifications and solid components inside the cystIrregular cyst telepresence of ascitesPositive markers like CA 125 Symptoms like weight loss, abdominal distensionFamily history of cancers. A cyst more than 5 cm, especially one that has increased in size over time, warrants removal, especially after menopause. All the best. |
Hi.. My father has been depected with Hepetitis B. His age is 57. I would like to know whether this can be cured using stem cells. How effective will this be and changes of curing his liver? Also I would like to know if liver cirohsis and hepetitis B are related diseases? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor .... Yes hepatitis B and cirrhosis connected to each other... Chronic hepatitis b can lead cirrhosis on its long course.... After few years. .... So if cirrhosis is present than final treatment can be liver transplantation... Stem cells therapy also available at few higher center, but effectiveness must be evaluated according to case.... For cirrhosis first do USG for confirmation and then if needed for portal hypertension beta blocker can be given... Daily take grinned spinach and carrot juice.... Regular follow up needed in your case... Advise |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello Doctor, Its been 4 years of our marriage. Trying since marriage for Kid. daignsed with PCOD. done HSG, FSH, LH(3rd day of period), throid , OGTT, Serum insulin test. every thing seems to bee normal. But found cysts in Intervaginal scan. My husband sperm count seems to be normal. can i concive normallly, without going for IUI. | Hi, I think you can try naturally with medicines. Take medicines for growth of your follicles and track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. If it doesn't work then you can go for GUI. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I Just bought Active Liver. I had my gallbladder removed 7years ago and have always had problems with my stomach after..I m always bloated. Some one told me this would help where I did have a gallblader and have bile??? Also that I may lose weight from it?????? Hope this pill helps..... | Hello, The mentioned tablet or supplement help in improving liver function. It will not help in relieving bloating. Your bloating can be due to removal of gall bladder. Celestial tablet and fiber supplements can be prescribed in case of bloated stomach. You can Consult nearby physician for detailed evaluation and get prescription accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
hello doctor, I am suffering from IBS and I have problem of loose stool. Can it be treated by diet & yoga? I have already taken IBSET, TRYPTOMER for a month. symptoms of IBS is less now but still having loose stool problem. shall I continue the medicine or shall I maintain it by diet alteration & yoga. I am also not gaining weight. pl suggest. | Hi, IBS is a difficult to treat condition. You need a trail of Chat Doctor. My suggestion is, use both medication and high fiber diet with yoga for 3 months. If those two medicines don't work for you, there are other options like clidinium and chlordiazepoxide. As far as weight gain is concerned, you need to be examined for any problems like thyroid before suggesting weight gain methods as high protein food will worsen your IBS symptoms. All the best. |
Hi,My name is Vinood, 40 years age. The past three days I am using colchicine 0.5 bis. but have still some pain in my foot. Also i use captopril 25mg for hypertension. Can i use diclofenac 50 mg to ease the pain faster?Also i have been prescribed allopurinol 300mg. this i should use when the pain is over and then stop with colchicine. Can i use all these drugs concomittant?Does the allopurinol have interaction with captopril? regards,Vinood | Hi, there! Allopurinol is for gout treatment, starting with 100\u00a0mg dailyYour dose (300\u00a0mg) of Allopurinol is to treat mild gout. Colchicine is for treating and preventing gout flares. Combination of Captopril and Allopurinol increases risk of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson Syn Chat Doctor. The main question is - do You have gout flare now? If the flare is present, use Colchicine, not AllopurinolDiclophenac don't interact with Colchicine. You can use antihypertensive |
i have problems with my gallbladder leading to gallstones being lodged in my bile duct causing alot of pain and discomfort to me and my daily routines iv had scans and blood tests but nothing is being done urgently i can hardl stand straight alot of the time and iv now had it for 2 years and im on 30/500 co codamol and buscopane which is making me worry about being on them for so long and im getting very worried if something isnt done about my gallbladder soon if it will rupture and cause more harm than good and also noticing i have to use bathroom alot and getting alot of pain in my gallbladder when i do so | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. The best treatment i surgical procedure since it is very routine today, have minor complications and recovery is very quick. Also, the cure is permanent and you won't have symptoms right after surgery. Other methods are less invasive but also much less efficient. You can always try with dietary changes and ursodeoxycolic acids but as I said it won't be successful as cholecystectomy is. Thanks for the query. Wish you good health. Regards |
MOM has sensation of blood flow or something like that from the head , feels like the pressure stays in the head and eventually goes to the rest of the body ( dripping) she puts her head up, chin to the ceiling because she says she feels it going down, she sometimes massages her head for all of it to go down. She has had a head scan and all is normal. she takes lisinopril for high blood pressure, simvastatin, levoxythyroxine, and omeprazole | Hello, Thanks for posting the question to Chat Doctor. Forum. You have not mentioned the age of your mother but presuming that age is about 70-80 yrs. In my practical life I have seen such type of cases where patient feels such type of things which has not any relations to diseases. So please don't take it otherwise because this is a natural phenomenon. She is taking so may medicines, so confusion develops in the mind that's why she is telling such things. A placebo is there and give her one more Chat Doctor. If possible consult your doctor and reduce one or more |
one patients is suffering from the platelets count fluctuation. now patient is admitted in hospital due to sever pneumonia, now pneumonia is controlled. but platelet counts are still fluctuates, as per the doctor, it could be either ITP or MDS, (actually we dont know much about these two dieces) please note that he is an heart & sugar patient as well. his age is 70+. This was found out by doctors before 3 year and taken treatment. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The platelet counts are decreased in viral infections. In case the pneumonia was viral in origin, the platelet counts can decrease along with pneumonia. The platelet counts recover when viral infection is treated.ITP is also known to occur in viral infections. Thus, there is possible relation between pneumonia, ITP and low platelet counts. However, the diagnosis of ITP is confirmed after examination of bone marrow aspirate.MDS is also diagnosed on bone marrow examination. Thus, whether your patient is suffering from ITP or MDS, it can only be diagnosed on blood film examination and bone marrow examination. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I was diagnosed with a bladder infection and a vaginal infection. I assume its bacterial vaginosis because my doctor prescribed Bactrim and Metrogel. But because I have Raynauds Syndrome, I cant use Metrogel. So my doctor has now prescribed Cipro. But how would either one help with the vaginosis? And as for the bladder infection, couldnt I just take one because they both treat UTIs? | Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Regarding bacterial vaginosis |
yes my name billie lively and my dr said my red blood cells were small, which is an anemia disorder but I do not know what kind of anemia I have.........my new blood work shows that im not anemic anymore but my red blood cells are still small and so I was told to continue my iron medication........what does this mean? | Hello Billie welcome and than to choose Chat Doctor for discussion of your problem. First I want to tell you that no need to worry about this problem. In medical terminology we called it microcytic red blood cell. As you told that your new blood work is not showing any anemia its mean that your blood picture is improved than earlier. Now you should continue iron therapy to restore your iron storage of body and repeat blood investigation after one month including peripheral blood film for anemia.It's because after taking iron our blood picture improve, but body requires more iron to make storage of iron as previously. Whenever any doubt arise in mind you can ask anytime. |
I have some abdominal pain, its been there for 2 weeks now. I have been checked to make sure it is not something like an infection or appendix etc, but along with it I am not really eating much and I keep getting these slight body tremors. I notice them if I am sitting or trying to go to sleep. I have had 2 urine tests and blood work done and all came back good and 3 months ago I had a cat scan on my brain whicChatDoctore back good...sometimes I feel a. It weak and shaky but most of all I am scared of what could be causing this and I think my anxiety might be taking over! What could it be? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Abdominal pain with less appetite indicates indigestion also called dyspepsia. Weak and shaky feeling might be due to anxiety and multi vitamin deficiency. Dyspepsia also occurs due to stress, anxiety. Try to avoid stress, anxiety. Chat Doctor. Take simple, high fiber diet. Start b12,folic acid with lactic acid bacillus. Cyproheptidine will be helpful to improve your appetite. Consult your family physician for further guidance and medications. |
hi my daughter is 6 years old its been a week since she has fever and cough took her 4 times by the doctor last night the doc say she has a chest infection he gave her ventolin,predcort ds and zithromax ....for the pass week i took her to 2 other docs an it was useless.cant u give me some addivice how to deal with this since all week she been under so many medication 3 different cough syrup | Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor.I'm sorry to hear that about your child. How many doses of Zithromax have you given your child already. Usually, it takes 48 hours before you can see the effect of the antibiotics (like the fever goes down or may completely go away, child is regaining appetite) provided you give the proper dose as prescribed. Remember that the cough is the last to go away. If after 48 hrs your child worsens, it is best to bring to the hospital. Does your child have any history of asthma or allergic rhinitis. If yes, usually the course of a respiratory infection is prolonged. I hope your child feels better soon. Sincerely, Handle Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrician |
My 81 year old mother s health is slowly deteriorating. She has had ongoing illness for the last 6 months. She recently hurt her shoulder cleaning the house and now has chronic pain in her left shoulder. The doctor has prescribed panadol for arthritis and I rub her shoulder with Voltaren twice a day. She now is complaining of Shivers and Shakes . What is causing this? | Hello, The shivers could be related to an infection. For this reason, I recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam, a shoulder and chest X-ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR, urine bacterial culture, blood bacterial culture, etc.). You should discuss with her doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I fell on a set of wooden stairs----hit my back several places(middle and waist area0---as well my arm, and landed hard on butt and tail bone. Also hit my legs on my knee and below them. It hurts to even go to the bathroom. And I feel sick to my stomach. | Hello and welcome to \"Ask a Doctor\" service. I have read your query. At this point, imaging studies (CT scan of the low spine including the tail bone) are necessary to evaluate the degree of the damage. In mean time, rest and painkillers such as ibuprofen could be used for the pain. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i tripped and fell going up stairs and feel flat on my face. I now have bruised a broken rib. This been going on now for 3 weeks i have had pain in my ribs my breast bone and shoulder blade and arm. I still have problems with pain when i breathe. I took tynelol and works for a short time. I have iced it and still comes back what should i do | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Untreated Multiple Rib Fractures. If not treated it could cause non-union as the ribs are not fixed by Remedy-Get X-ray Chest App and oblique to fix the rib fractures. Consult the Surgeon / Chest Surgeon. Assess the case for physical damage. Who, would plan the Scraping -to fix the multiple fractured rib segments x 3 -6 weeks for hairline rib fractures and 6-12 weeks for displaced rib fractures. Narcotic Painkillers-like Tramadol+Paracetamol-like Ultracet-1 tab So's pain-x 3 -6 tabs maximum if kidney functions are normal, with alkalizers and plenty of fluids. If need be nerve blocks at the painful spots and at post-costo-chon Chat Doctor. Usually-pain is relieved by 3- 6 weeks. If it persists still displaced fracture needs intercostal nerve blocks So's with Narcotic +paracetamol. Vit D3 +Calcium to aid fast healing with alien |
I have been diagnosed with pilonidal sinus cocaggeal..I have been given ceftas 200 to dry this...and i have been advised to go for a surgeRY ..i am not in favor of surgery ..request an alternative option to surgery ..my age is 30 yrs ...and as of now i do have a BP which is 130/100 | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Frankly speaking there is no alternative to the colonial cyst than surgery. But of course you can delay the surgery if you want to delay. You can do that by taking antibiotics. Your current treatment of antibiotics are fine you can continue it. You can avoid the conditions that can give you more sweat. Long time seating can also be avoided. Wearing cotton clothing can absorb the sweat and makes you more comfortable with the complaints. Please maintain good hygiene this can be helpful in curing the illness fast. But the last treatment is the surgery. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
Hi,I am 22 year old female and have been suffering from excessive hairfall and baldness at crown of the head. I have undergone various tests, few of which indicate that I am suffering from anaemia, low bone density, and few hormonal imbalances. I even have oily dandruff on my scalp. Please help. I feel really ashamed as to my hair are just thinning ever day! | Hello dear, Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are |
I am having severe jaw pain along with extreme sensitivity to the upper teeth. Earlier this week the bottom teeth also hurt. Hot or cold shot severe pain thru my mouth. I do know that I have TMJ, and problems with my shoulders and neck. Can any of these be the reason for the pain? Or is there something else that can cause it. My sinuses bother me a lot but I havent been checked for allergies, just the diagnosis of TMJ. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The sensitivity and pain in the teeth can be because of the decay resulting in teeth infection. The jaw pain is because of the temporomandibular joint disc displacement resulting in radiating pain to the jaws. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. You have to take radiographs like OPG and TMJ views to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile you can take anti-inflammatory analgesics like proximal for the joint disorder. Antibiotics like amoxicillin for the tooth infection. Do not eat hard things, do not open your jaw too wide. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
I have a sharp pain in my chest, that goes straight through to my spine in the same spot. My heart rate is 92bpm, but Ive been at rest for longer than 10 minutes, pain has lasted for almost 15 minutes now, and Im 2 weeks shy of my due date. Ive felt this pain before, just dont know what it is but I dont think think its lasted this long before. | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. As a rule in chest pain, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If this is normal than no need to worry much. It is mostly musculoskeletal pain either due to muscular pull or unknown injury. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected site. |
Hi, I am a 56 yr old women in stage 4 kidney disease. I have a history of pancreatitis . My gall bladder has been removed. My blood pressure is controlled with meds. .I had a hysterectomy .My problem is, I have a server pain on my right side that travels to the back,right about where my kidney is. If you touch a certain area, the pain is so server I can t stand it. Also lately I have been getting very hot, then I break out in a cold sweat.I have trouble sleeping because my back hurt so bad.What can this be?? | Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. It seems that you are having problem with urinary system. Either it could be urine infection or stone disease. Go to your doctor, you may need and urine examination and ultrasound for confirmation of diagnosis. Other possibilities like appendicitis and some other infection can also be ruled out by ultrasound. Take antispasmodic for pain, and you can try applying local pain cream for relief. Also measure your temperature which can guide towards infection. |
My son has the flu... 102 ish temperature off and on throughout the day. A half hour ago, he started sweating, but felt very cold to the touch. I took his temperature and it was 96.6 ...not the most accurate thermometer, but none the less, that seems very low...? | Hi.thanks for writing to us.I have gone through your query and completely understand your concern. Flu or influenza is a viral infection caused most commonly by influenza virus. Chil Chat Doctor. There are many types of flu infections however most common symptoms include fever on and off with chills, running nose, throat infection, cough, fatigue, in some patients - nausea, vomiting. You said your son has high temperature followed by sweating. This is most common in influenza infections. Chil |
hi i keep getting thrush for no apparent reason i dont have an sti because i got tested not long ago and have only been with the same partner for the past year and a half what could the reasons be for this? i was every day but it keeps going red and blotchy and thrush symptoms please help | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should take the complete treatment for the candid infection. Improper treatment create unnecessary resistance which makes the treatment further complicated. Antifungal sensitivity can give good guidance regarding the treatment. And completed treatment can than be possible. Please avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment and active treatment of both the partner is necessary. Please maintain the cleanliness and hygiene as it is equally curing you as the antifungal treatment. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
Went to see a dermatologist for itchy scrotum.Dermatologist checked the scrotum and found no visible skin irritation. Thought we might want to see a neurologist. What would I search on to find out information about nerves/spinal cord abnormailities causing scrotum to itch? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are many simple conditions which can cause itching in scrotum. Some conditions can be |
1 month ago i had sex with pros,though i used condom also,but i feared that i have contracted hiv,i went 4 hiv test ,results is non-reactive.dont know why fear of hiv gone deep into me i have developed phobia kind of symtoms due to which i am unable to sleep,feeling heat in left side of my body ,especially back of headl(left side) n neck.m taking alprex+ in night 2 sleep with lil help.wht to do ?kindly help. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your problem is obsessive thinking. You are worried that you have HIV. Why worry? If such a situation come we need treatment, not worrying. Worrying alone cannot cure HIV. First get yourself checked for HIV. You can approach two or more labs for confirmation. Once you are satisfied, just leave the matter. Why worry? 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. |
What exacty ts detachment? For example, I Am a 46yr old mother of 3 adult children. My kids no longer live at home, they all are married, have their own families, life,and are doing wonderful. I am a very proud mother. Ok, I have had the same counselor for four and a half years. I just recently started opening up to her about past events. Horrible things. I have never talked about myself in our sessions until a couple weeks ago. One reason of many, she says I totally detach myself from everything. Although, I have no idea that I am doing that. So, could you explain that type of detachment to me? | Hi, In your case your counselor probably means it as a type of mental assertiveness that allows you to maintain your boundaries and psychic integrity especially when you are faced with emotional dilemmas or demands of persons close to you. You may have trouble experiencing emotions or expressing them. It is quite a loosely used term. The other meaning is a defense mechanism that is called blocking or repression where the person tends to remove an anxiety provoking idea or thought from the conscious mind in order to avoid handling it. This is known or believed to cause neurotic illnesses if used often. Hope this helps, Chat Doctor. Ran |
I have a small flesh colored bump on my bottom lip. My top lip had also been swollen off and on for a spam of about 2 weeks. I am scared I have oral hpv. He says he had no symptoms. I have no bumps or anything else on my body. Please help! I have tried a hydrocortisone cream and it helps, but not much. | Hi. Thanks for your query. The flesh colored bump on the bottom lip can be due to many conditions. It can be wart, papilloma, hematoma, sub-mucus cyst. To get the correct diagnosis I would advise you the following |
Approx 7 years ago I passed out and fell on my face, breaking my 2 front teeth and 1 immediately beside. I had a root canal done on one tooth and was on antibiotics after one day my whole face swelled up. The 3 teeth have since been filled, and not properly repaired due to financial reasons.For the longest time I have had 2 pus pockets on my gums above the damaged teeth that will not go away. If I massage the gums in that area a white creamy substance will come out on a daily basis. Will these pockets ever go away without seeing a dentist or specialist? | If you had surgery done for root canal, and also you now after long time have 2 pus pockets on gums with white creamy discharge coming out this is sure sign of infection growing in your affected gums. This needs special attention by dentist or specialist who can examine the problem and suggest effective remedy for the same. You should not delay for this treatment any further. With best wishes Chat Doctor. |
Hello =) my name is steven, I have been with my girlfriend for 1 year and 9 months, in that time she developed something really weird with shortness of breath and chest pains to not being able to breath @ all I looked around and found out she has anxiety and panic attacks, every symptom to the letter and nothing more, I want her to go to a docter and follow the stuff I found online, she doesnt trust doctors since one mest up her nanas prescription and killed her. I wanna be a good boyfriend and not lie to her. And just take her to a hospital, but they r getting worse. I love her to death even though Im 17 and leaving for the airforce and she is 14. But I am concerened about her having an episode and Im not there. What should I do? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. I appreciate your positive and caring attitude towards her. Her all symptoms are mostly due to uncontrolled stress, anxiety and panic disorder. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on its solution. She will need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Counselling plays very important role in management of stress and anxiety along with anxiolytic |
Hi my baby is 10 months old for the last 2 days she refuses to eat. She had a bit of a runny nose but its cleared up, she has a dry cough sometimes and a high fever, I gave her paracetemol to break the fever but its not working she doesnt seem to have earache and when you pick her up she lies on your shoulder and doesnt respond when you talk to her she is very sleepy but only sleeps for about 10 min and wakes up crying her cry is more like a whimper something thats not ordinary to her. Can you please help me???? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress - 1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well. 2. Development of a kid is as important as, or I would say even more important than growth alone.3. As the kids grow their interest in food decreases and interest in play activities increases so that they eat small quantity and run away to play. As parents, we need to be more patient and feed than less quantity but more liquors per day.4. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed her and also make whatever you feed her calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.5. I suggest you not to use appetite stimulants on long run as they may cause Chat Doctor. Regards - |
My niece was taking zanax. The dr. gave her the lowest does of the zanax xr but she is having a lot of side effects. We have a drs appt Monday but the dr in the emergency room told her to cut them in half. However that is hard to do. Is there any other drug she can take. She has anxiety problems but is going through an emotional crisis with relationship, jo | Hi, I could help you in much better way if you could report the kind of side effect she feels after using Xanax. Xanax (Alprazolam) is used to treat anxiety disorders, but usually it is not used alone. It is commonly used for short time with other antianxiety Chat Doctor. Common side effects are somnolence, slowness of thinking, difficulty in concentration and dizziness. If she has anyone or more of these problems despite lowering dose, discuss with the treating doctor or psychiatrist. Mizoram or Trazodone at bedtime is better alternatives. These needs medical supervision and counseling. Wish her good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My vitamin levels from blood work all came back high two months ago they were all low I have been having trouble with my legs aching, joint pain for past two months and numbness in my face from my nose down on both sides can this be from vitamin? I am a gastric bypass patient. | Hi, I can understand your concern. Joint pains, fatigue and numbness could be due to deficiency of vitamin D. Sometimes, tingling and numbness are the first symptoms to develop due to vitamin D deficiency. According to the level of deficiency in your blood work, your physician may prescribe you medications that can elevate the level of vitamin D. You can also do some changes in your diet and lifestyle that can increase level of this vitamin in your body. Have more sun exposure, especially early in the morning. Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D. Sit in sunlight for 20 minutes in the morning. Do not wear clothes that cover you fully so that your skin gets chance to get sunlight exposure and can make vitamin D. Include milk and other dairy products in your diet as source of vitamin D. These changes along with medicines will help you a lot regarding your symptoms. I hope this information is useful to you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Best, |
Hi My fiance and I are having a hard time becoming pregnant. We ve been trying for 2 years... I am always very tired abnormally tired I would say. I also urinate frequently however have been this way since child and had a check up many years ago and I was fine.... I was in only one previous relationship ( marriage.. we divorced ) where we did not use protection 2 times ( just for some.back ground) I am not sure if I trust him as I heard he had cheated. What are some possibilities to my issue that I should go have looked at ?? What are some best ways to try and conceive and could this be a medical issue. I do not smoke do drugs or drink I am a fairly healthy 23 year old woman I am a bit over weight how ever. | Hi, I think you should go a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and an ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. Also, a semen analysis of your husband should be done. If everything is fine, then you can try some medicines like camphene for the growth of your eggs. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound. You may need an injection to rupture your follicles. Then, be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. After that you may take progesterone to support the pregnancy. If this doesn't work, then you can go for GUI. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi I have pain in the knee area. walking is fine but using the stairs is hard. which doctor should i see? i had burstitis (spelling?) in the hip area a few years ago and it was treated with physical therapy and Aleeve with good progress. Occasionally I experienced lower back pain, not to the point that its very painful. usually goes away after taking aleeve. | Hello, I have studied your case. Trochanteric bursitis can lead to lump and which is usually cystic [soft] and painful. MRI will help in diagnosis.FNAC [needle aspiration cytology] may help before going for biopsy procedure. 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. You can send image directly onhttp |
dr prescribed for harpes joster on llower lips , chin and around left lips Acyclovir and riboflavir .this the right medicine? The pain is so severe i cant even sleep last night and tonight Hiw long do i have to bear this pain Pliz help me get some pain relief for this | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The pain caused by the herpes zoster viral infection will be very severe and untolerable. The virus will remain dormant for many years following the infection and whenever the immunity comes down it will activate and produces the symptoms like blisters, rashes and excruciating pain. The antiviral Chat Doctor. It is a self limiting disease it will come down by itself. I would advise you to follow1. Antiviral |
Hi, my 47 year old sister was bit by a black widow spider about half an hour ago. She is nauseated, and has a bad pain moving up her leg. She also has a blister at the bite site, when she busts this blister, it drains, then will be back in a few minutes. Ice did not seem to help. She does not have money to go to hospital, what can I do to help her? | Hello, Treatment for serious reactions to a black widow spiders bite will be beyond the scope of most medical offices and urgent care centers. Pain relief may require the use of narcotics and antivenin (antitoxin to counteract the effects of the spider venom). The decision to seek emergency care should be made early. If the person who was bitten by a black widow spider has more than minor pain or has whole-body symptoms, seek care at a hospitals Emergency Department. If symptoms are severe, for emergency medical transport so that evaluation and treatment can start en route to the hospital. Home remedies for treatment of black widow spider bites are few. Hot and cold compresses are suggested remedies; as are baths with hot water. Over the counter medications for pain relieving are available and may be helpful in some minor cases. A paste of the content of charcoal capsules and water is believed by some people to be helpful in extracting the venom. A slice of potato may also be placed over the bite. Turmeric and olive oil applied to the bite may help to reduce the pain. Garlic and onion may also help to encourage recovery. Hope this helping regards |
Hello Sir, I am masturbating since i was 7 and now due to excessive masturbation i lost sensation on the tip and nearby are of my penis. Now i firmly decided to leave masturbation. I want to know whether i will be able to control my ejacuation time and regain my sensation by leaving masturbation?? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please do not leave your masturbation altogether. You should masturbate once or twice in a week. The numbness could be just because of continued friction. Ejaculation time can be controlled by diverting your thoughts to more serious things while having sex. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
it was a first stroke went completely blanke from the beginning bled in bedroom woke up in kitchen went out front door got help walked back to kitchen blacked out again on kit floor do not remember was told later was down and bled for almost two days on wakeup flown to hosp loma linda no surgery on head nothing broke i still do not know what i had, meds are for high blood press enalapril lipator + levetiracetaand to this day i do not know what stroke i had and if my meds are something for it or if i will have another one | Hello, I have gone through your history. You have not mentioned investgations done during hospitalization. I need to know mainly reports of CT scan brain. But I can presume that you had hypertensive hemorrhage leading to stroke. You may be having long-standing hypertension not known to you. Almost 30% of patients are asymptomatic and unaware of silent enemy. Now you must regularly take antihypertensive medicines. |
Hi my name is ran and im 16 yrs old. I have this lump between my left thigh and hip close to the penis and the scrotom but its not attached or in it ... Is it hernia?? Pls tell me what it is and how i can cure it. When i walk it kind of hurts and if i push it hurts.. Its been 2 days im with it .. Help me please.. | Hi Ran ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. A hernia is a clinical diagnosis, and therefore it can be diagnosed only by a clinical examination by a doctor. From your history, it seems that you do have a hernia, which is irreducible and is painful. Therefore, I would advise you to visit the nearest ER to rule this out, and have appropriate treatment to avoid complications. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
my husband is having artial fib and he is wearing a holter monitor, but he only has episodes at night, never during the day, only at rest, he is exhausted, already suffers from low blood pressure, we re frustrated with our Cardiologist approach. He is 70 6 and generally healthy | For atrial fibrillation, very good treatment is available. Your cardiologist should focus, first on rate control which can be achieved with beta blockers like metoprolol, diltiazem or if blood pressure is low even if not having any episodes then tab digoxin or amiodarone. You asked your cardiologist to consider these options. Second important thing is anticoagulation which keeping blood thin otherwise it may lead formation of clot in heart and this clot may dislodge leading to stroke or paralysis. So discuss both these issues.Also, during the episodes take rest and lye Down. |
hi, i have a rash or what looks like a rash on my fingers and mouth area. little blisters pop up and itch like crazy,and when they are popped clear liquid comes out of them. and then my skin peels off almost like a snake skin. it hurts very much and i think it has now spread to my chin and my lips.it is really bad on my arms,it lasts anywhere from 5 to 8 months at a time ,it keeps coming back please help me the itching is so severe sometimes i think im going nuts. | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of rash which is growing, blister which itch and skin peels off which is due to constant contact of allergen. Need not worry. I would suggest you to protect your skin from sun by applying sunscreen with SPF 50. Chat Doctor. Consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe topical corticosteroids, vitamin D supplement, ginkgo Balboa or |
Hi. I have always suffered from small boils in my groin, top of thighs and also as a result of ingrown hairs due to shaving in pubic region. I now have a small hole in my groin where a burst boil has previously been. I am keeping the area clean, using anti sceptic cream and plasters and am hoping it will heal. My concern is that it burst a couple of months ago and took a while to heal. I thought it had gone but it got really sore a few nights ago, a lump formed in the area and it popped. I am now left with the hole again. Do I need to go and see my Dr. now/require antibiotics or can I continue to manage it myself? Many thanks for your advice. | HelloThanks for query. Based on what you have described I would state that you have developed Sebaceous Cyst in the groin. The skin in groin and around genitals is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. The recurrence of the cyst is due to fact that the sac of the cyst which secretes thick sebum still remains intact and the only contents of the cysts are Chat Doctor. Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment. If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac). |
I have large painful lump on lower right buttocks. It appeared a few days ago Sore to sit on and touch Does not move when touch. I also have a lump under my left armpit approx. 3 inches below it .This one moves has grown over last few weeks, Is not very sore. Also weight loss (unintentional) Fatigue.Thank You YYYY@YYYY | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* Buttock lump indicates acute infective lesion, needs immediate evaluation with your consultant surgeon.* Armpit lump likely to be lymph node, will be ad Chat Doctor. * At present can have relief with tab. Ibuprofen(400) mg and ice application. Wishing you fine recovery. Feel free to ask any further queries. Regards . |
My mum,s been on dicorate drug for about three years. She has no history of seizures or bipolar disorder. I think it may have been given for migraine headaches, which she consistently had. She is a heavy diabetic patient. She now seems to be deteriorating where her cordination and speech is slurred. Can you help. Thanks | Hello, Her symptoms could be related to small repeated strokes, considering the fact that she suffers from diabetes. For this reason, I recommend consulting with her neurologist for a physical exam and a brain MRI. Some blood lab tests may be needed (complete blood count, blood lipid profile) coupled with a Doppler ultrasound of her carotid arteries. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
halo sir i amsuffering by back pain my mri opinion is early lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease and posterior disc bulge at L4-L5level . i am also facing problems with sight and chakkar (a hindi word can u understand hindi) what should i do / i am taking calcium tablet &vitamin d pouches & painkiller. iwant ur suggestionmy age is 31 i am female my weight is 64 my bp is always lower side | Hello, Thanks for your query. It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis. The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can get the appropriate Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, you can follow these measures |
i have pain in my upper right abdomen . it never hurts while i am laying down, but it hurts when i sit or move a certain way. It has bee about 2 months now and i am 74 years old. i am female with diabetis which i take a pill for every day. i had diverticlitis a few years ago but it went away with antibiotics . please advise me what to do | Thank you. Have you any aggravating factor like after taking meal or relieved after defecation or in empty stomach?any history of passage of loose stool ?the pain may be due to chronic calculus cholecystitis, ch.pancreatitis, diverticulitis,PUD, non ulcer dyspepsia or some form of malabsorption. You may take pantoprazole 20 mg 12 hourly. If it is progressing then go for a USG or consult a gastroenterologist. |
Irregular periods, cant conceive. Taken susten and ovigyn. Can this lead to pregnancy? tablets misperiod after taking these tablets can lead to pregnancy my expected period was on june 6 wen ...hello doctor am 29years old ...planning for a baby......i had irregular periods after marriage so ...2 years | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you have irregular periods, I will suggest you to get USG done to know about the ovarian status and to rule out PCs. Secondly, if you have already taken some treatment and have crossed your expected date of menses, please get mornings first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. In case of any doubt blood beta Chat Doctor test and USG will be of help. I hope this answer helps outranks. |
Hi, My daughters 11 month old has been walking since 91/2 months. This morning, he woke up and would not walk or put weight on his left leg. She called the pediatrician and they suggested that they take him to our childrens hospital. She is there, and said they it seems to be affecting the other leg as well. We are very frightened. He is acting fine, not crying, eating etc. What could be causing this? Thank you. | Hello my dear child, did your baby receive any vaccination injections recently.sometimes acute pain or swelling at injection site can cause this .as a toddler he may have had a fall unnoticed. But the other leg also getting involved suggests that his nerves at the spinal level may be involved. This is usually caused by viral infections or reaction to a viral reaction The doctors will most likely call in a pediatric neurologist to examine him. He will proceed with some special tests before starting specific therapy. Better to keep the baby in the hospital for a week till he is able to walk steadily again. |
Im a 25 year old male and Ive had this lump thing under my right nipple. It is kinda sensitive to touch and a little sore. Ive had it for well over a month now. Im not really sure if its changed in size and i dont want to go in because i dont have insurance. What do i do? | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. This looks like a fibroadenoma from history, a benign tumor. You haven't mentioned its mobility/consistency, fever? This can also be fibroadenomas. If you are lactating (unlikely at 25), then it can be galactose i.e. milk cyst due to obstruction of milk ducts. Local examination is necessary & in my clinic, I also advise FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to confirm diagnosis. Treatment is done accordingly. Hope this information is useful. Wish you a good health. Thanks. Regards. |
hi sir ,i am having adpkd,diagnosed 6yrs back,my age is 48,my creatinin@potassium levels are gradually increasing now my lab reports are s.creatinin-4.4,potassium-5.6,uric acid-8,urine protein-44,cratinine urine-84,protein/creatinine ratio-0.52,vit.D-17.75,urea-53.total cholestal-203....,i am using T.CILACAR 10mg T.CARDIVAS 12.5mg,T.MINIPRESS 5mg,,T.FEBUGE, T.REFIL, NEPHROCAP.....,my b.p is 140/90......,sir please help me how to reduce cretinine, tell me about my condition, furture treatment ...,please kindly reply.. | Hello, If your creatinine is increasing means you may avoid taking nephrotoxic Chat Doctor. If your urine output not improving means you may use diuretics. But reduction of salt intake of omega 3 fatty acids may improve renal function. Don't worry it is not dangerous condition. But keep on eye on your health. If no improvement, please consult with your nephrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my daughter had severe chest pressure and passed out in school yesterday. She suffers from anxiety, but never anything this severe. The hospital did an ekg, blood work and cat scan which all showed nothing abnormal...Could this have been a severe anxiety or panic attack? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the description it is very difficult to have a proper diagnosis. But I can assure you that pressure over chest and resultant vomiting is possible as an after effect of anxiety / panic attack. But you need to confirm. First consult a physician and then a psychologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
helo, sir/madam im29 years old having thyriod problems from last 8monthy thyroid is 5.07 and have polycystic ovary i am trying to get pregnant doctor give me medicine(thyronorm 25mcg) for my thyroid and ovary problem and for regular periods.....first thyroid report was 5.07, second report was 4.07, 3rd was2.74 and last was 1.10. its decreasing.but having some weight problem.im feeling helpless to loss weight,i want to get prego what should i do.my diet is normal i dont take butter, ghee, sweets.can i take oberids for weight loss? thank you | Helloiam sorry for the delay in you getting conceived for you hypothyroid status TSH is in the normal range, so hypothyroidism will not be a problem for you to get conceived.ptosis one of the difficult situation-firstly you have to lose weight appropriately next you menstruation has to be normalized(if not so)maybe finally you need ovulation induction for further clarification kindly reply thanks Chat Doctor. |
my age is 31, i got jaundice 6 years back and i took ayurveda treatment initially then i got cure after 6 months later i got jaundice along with typhoid and i took allopathy treatment now i got married 3 months back and i had a doubt whether this history affects sperm count please reply | Hellowelcome to ChatDoctoryou are worried about your future is very well. I have not heard or seen or read that jaundice decreases sperm counts. Few cases are there or reported in which untreated typhoid disease has done testicular atrophy and lower fertility in males, but it is not frequent and rarely occurs so need not worry. Sperm count surely decrease by smoking, alcohol, in very obese person, stress or too much exercise and many other reasons. Hope you will be satisfied by this take care and don't worry... |
Went to Dr for a feeling of sweeling in my left upper groin area .He checked prostate and thought it to be a little inflamed .He gave me cipro and took 4 blood test ,all come back good .Dr also ordered a pelvic ct scan.after taking cipro for 21/2 day I got diearria that looked like raw hamberger.Went to er and they put me on fladgyl ,diearria is getting better .CT results showed thickining or inflamation of colon wall .What could couse this ? Is it cancer ?45 year old male | Hi thanks for your question. Thickening and inflammation of colonic wall on CT pelvis does not mean only cancer of colon. It could be due many more conditions like ulcerative colitis, chron, s and non-specific colitis, although all these conditions will produce additional symptoms in addition to thickening of colon. The best way out is to go for a colonoscopy to determine the exact nature of this swelling and inflammation and if necessary diagnosis can be confirmed by biopsy taken during colonoscopy. Consultation with a fusion who may be able to perform colonoscopy on you is advisable. Diarrhoea could be part of same disease or could be due to operated infection due to prolong course of Cipro and may get settled with a course of Flagyl. Hope this answers your question |
i am 56 years old 2 grown kids tubes tied about 25 yrs ago everything ok went to the gyno in april they called me back and adivsed i had a uti called in meds i took and soon after completeing meds i feel like there is something foriegn in my abdominen between my belly button and the top of my pubic bone before taking the meds for the uti i did notice i was going to the bathroom differently ie often not able to start going have to wiggle aroung or just getting there in time (uti right) didnt think about it until they called thought i was just getting older however after taking med asuming uti should be gone my going problem has not changed and i still feel like there is something in there any suggestions? | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about your symptoms of frequent bathroom visits. It is true that a UTI can present with exactly with the same symptoms and is the most likely cause of such symptoms in most people. However, anything that causes the bladder to have a reduced filling volume like a mass in the pelvic region compressing the bladder, would produce the exact same symptoms. The fact that you have not felt any better after receiving this treatment of a possible UTI and the feeling of a foreign body warrants a doctors visit. I would like you to meet with an BGN and get examined. Also, your doctor should consider doing an abdominal ultrasound to look for possible growths that may explain your symptoms and require a different treatment option. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask for more answers if need be. I wish you well. |
I am one day post torted testicle operation and the pain and swelling is manageable in the testicular area. However i have since developed pain in my neck and abdomen which hurts when i move or cough they are both extremely tender and i was wondering if you knew what this could be? | Hi. History of operation on torsion testis noted. The pain in the neck and abdomen since surgery can be due to spasm of the muscles. This increases during movement and coughing indicate that the muscles are very sore. This happens if you were given General Anesthesia and while you are brought out of anesthesia, the body muscles can go into spasm. Ask you Doctor to give you muscle relaxant along with good anti-inflammatory Medicines which painkiller properties. |
Hi I am 34 yrs old n lost 3kgs of weight in last1 month. On LFT total bilirubin was 3.2, dir 0.9 n indir 2.3,others were normal. Before 2 yrs I suffered frm hepatitis A Igm 2.56, Bilirubin 31.5 Bil dir 12.5 Bil indir 19 SGOT 105 SGPT 125 ALK PH 1039 Thank u sir | Hellenist increased GOT, SGPT and bilirubin level may indicate liver pathology. It may be due to hepatitis. Latest report shows only increased bilirubin level. You may need clinical correlation and further investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, viral markers, urine RE/ME. Viral markers and ultrasound of abdomen are important in your case. I advise for fat restriction and follow-up bilirubin estimation. You can take B complex capsule once daily. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Dear Sir, My father is 77 yrs. And a widower. He has been suffering from excessive/compulsive sexual desires, resulting in him asking our maids for sex or he is also showing pornograpChatDoctoraterial to kids even. No amount of persuasion has worked. We have been suggested by a relative to take him to a mental/psychiatric hospital for proper treatment. Please advise. Regards PB | Hi Pankaj, Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thanks for your question... Firstly, the symptoms which your father is having definitely requires immediate attention. The reason is not only could he get himself into trouble, but he also poses a serious threat to others around him. Secondly, such recent changes in behavior or personality can often be a consequence of a brain pathology, and thus needs prompt evaluation. Disorders involving the frontal lobe of the brain, like frontal lobe dementia, vascular problems, etc. are typically known to cause such kind of disinhibited behavior. So, I would strongly advise you to take him to a psychiatrist, who would be able to assess him further and initiate appropriate management. There are medication which can suppress such disinhibited and abnormal behavior, but he needs a thorough and proper evaluation before that. Therefore, please do not delay further and take him to a psychiatrist ASAP. All the best. - |
i m priya. i m recently taking benforce- m tablet because i having bilateral polycytic appearence of ovaries. afterr marriage only i had this problem, before marriage i had regular periods within 30 -35 days . i had my period on 21 sep 2012 till now i didnt get my periods. i m planing for pregancy. this problem will afffect my pregrancy. | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Enforce m tablet is thiamine supplement... used in diabetes to prevent complications of diabetes.... probably it was given to you to treat pod (which is also an after effect of insulin resistance like diabetes) Enforce m does not hamper conception Actually POD is characterized by disturbance of ovulation (and ovulation is essential for conception)... so POD itself is the barrier in conception for you provided semen other investigations for sterility are normal. Treatment of POD should be the answer for your problem. Thanks. |
My 14 year old son picks his skin around his fingers layer by layer, sometimes till they bleed He also touches his head, stroking his hair at least 3-4 stokes each time. He has recently told me he hums and talks to himself while at school and alone - he seems worried about it and says he is mad. He has not yet hit puberty either and is small for his age say around 12 year old size. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your question... With the limited information which you have given, I reckon that some symptoms (such as repeated skin picking, repeated touching, stroking of the hair) may indicative of \"compulsive\" behavior. \"Compulsions\" are repetitive, unwanted acts or rituals or behavior which the person is aware of doing but is unable to control, thus resulting in distress. Compulsions can exist alone or may often be associated with underlying \"obsessions\" (which are repetitive, unwanted thoughts, ideas or mental images) as part of a disorder called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You need to elaborate more on his other behavior, for example, the humming and talking to himself. Such symptoms, in childhood, can be due to a variety of causes (they could even be some kind of obsessive / compulsive symptoms, especially because your son is well aware of them and is distressed by them). What I would strongly advise you to do is to get a consultation with a Child Psychiatrist, who would be able to assess your son in detail and advise the appropriate management plan. Please do not hesitate or delay as it would only be putting your son through more unnecessary suffering and distress. All the best. - |
hi.. i m 20 yrs old.in 2010 i gone through depression about 6 months period.but aftersometime those thoughts vanished away.and from last 1 week i am facing the same condition.and in these past 2 years sometimes i feared that may be that thoughts apper again.but finally in aug 2012 they came again.these thoughts are of devils because in childhood i was very scared and that fear remains in my mind | HelloFresh the history available it is not easy to make a diagnosis.as I'm not aware who diagnosed you with depression and did you receive any treatment for it or not...were these thoughts of devil was the prominent problem or the sadness of mood....as this history can change your diagnosis and the management ... But most probably either you had depression with obsessive rumination which is a part of depression....or OCD which is usually not well-formed in initial years....and some associated depression... As your symptoms has emerged, and they are very similar to the previous one you need to evaluate the reason for ITIS it just a recurrence ,,,, or you have been through a stressor recently ,,, or you had any medical complain each time before onset of symptoms like fever...... In each case you should wait for one more week....if symptoms persist or increase you should consult a psychiatrist and start management as advices. Because it may a sign of some severe phenomenon... Take care |
I had 2 grandmal seizures sunday night. i bite my tounge really bad and my rib cage is very very sore so is my lower back. i went to the hospital and they told me to take ibuprofen. that helps for a headache. should i call my doctor? Everyone in my town including my doctor hates our hospital its full jerks and morons. i can barely sit or stand and its just frustrating. i can barely eat anything because i took gouges out of my tounge when i bite it and i can barely eat. im very uncomfortable | Hi friend, Welcome to Chat Doctor One of the major problems in seizure is injury and/or aspiration. Don't worry - the pain and inflammation take time to settle down...if it does not settle down in a couple of days, you will need X-rays to exclude underlying bone injury... Ibuprofen is reasonable. If very severe, anodyne analgesic like codeine may help... Tongue may benefit from local anesthetic spray... You should see a Neurologist / for prevention of future attacks of these Tonic Clinic Seizures (Grand Mal). There are several classes of Chat Doctor. . Take tarnishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck |
I m 59, female, had gallbladder removed 2 summers ago. My liver started with hep c now I have cirhosis of the liver. My edema of , lately left me swelling of my legs and feet more obvious on my left and continues. I had a home injury which is leading to a rotary cuff repair soon. Since my last visit about July 31 I have been swollen even a distending stomach. I don feel like eating much but I try. Is there any comfort I should try before the clinic opens? Done. | Hello, Thanks for posting on Chat Doctor, There is not much you can do at home if you are having complications of cirrhosis (swelling of legs and abdomen/ASCIIs) besides avoiding taking in too many fluids (there is need to reduce fluid intake) and also reduce salt intake. These are potential sources of fluids and since you are suffering from body fluid retention, it is best you avoid taking more until medical intervention can be done. Taking care of your liver cirrhosis can prove to be tough, and you will have to get through a lot of treatment sessions just for temporary relief. You will have to exercise patience and acceptance of your condition. If you are having poor urination, then you might also be having an associated kidney diseases. Hope you stay well until the clinics do open. Regards |
Hi. I have recently been told by the doctor that I have hep b . I went for blood tests after a nasty virus I had which I now think was prob the hep b symptoms. I felt alot better after 6 weeks of feeling quite ill but still remained with dizziness and tiredness. This was when I went for the blood tests. I get tired most times and quite dizzy, also a little weak. Is that normal for hep b? Please can some one help. Also can hep b go away on it s own. | Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. Acute Viral Hepatitis can cause weakness due to loss of appetite. Important here is that you should get proper evaluation and treatment of hepatitis B to avoid it to turn into Chronic. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask stay Healthy. Chat Doctor, MD |
My 27 year old daughter suspects she may be having symptoms of Turrets. We noticed when she was 12 she would jurk her wrist once in a while then a couple years later it was her wrist and elbow. now the tics appear to be more vocal and blinking. where should we start our research to help find out if it is turrets or something else? | Hi, Tics - sudden, brief and intermittent movements or sounds are the hallmark sign of Tourette syn Chat Doctor. They can range from mild to severe. Severe symptoms might significantly interfere witChatDoctormunication, daily functioning and quality of life. Tics can also involve movement (motor tics) or sounds (vocal tics). Motor tics usually begin before vocal tics do. Other possibilities like rheumatoid chorea or Wilson's disease or postviral infection desalinating disease etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. We have to get it done complete central nervous system examination with blood investigation with imaging of the brain. Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my brother is suffering frm catatonic schezophrenia? we ve taken him to many psychiatrist and they prescribed him medicines like sulphitac, fluvoxine, nexpride,anxozap, oleanz . currently he is jst taking oleanz 10 mg and clonil 10 mg. but still no improvements. do these medicine have severe side effects? | His admire you for positive outlook. If he is diagnosed catatonic schizophrenia then need to treat with Typical anti-psychotic Chat Doctor. Tab risperidone and tab lorazepam has good role in catatonic schizophrenia. Tab clean has also good role in such patients. But need to increase the dose if no improvement.These medicines have few side effects but not serious. It can be tolerable and avoided with add on other medicine like trihexyphenydyl. ECT means electroconvulsive therapy is also the best therapy to treat catatonic schizophrenia. Do advise from your psychiatrist and get well shorthand you. Take care. |
few months i came to know that there is a 8 mm stone in my gall bladder and asked me to remove thru surgery but still i have done anything but i guess bcoz of that some at some regular interval i get severe gas problems and some time what ever i eat i get lot of gas. so please advice me if this gall stone can be treated without surgery using homepathy and for now any medication or rules to follow. Thanks, | Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. If gall stones are causing symptoms you should get them operated. To the best of my knowledge, they can not be treated by homeopatChatDoctoredications. You should get it removed to prevent future complicationsThis is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Chat Doctor, MD |
Hi, doctor i`m shalini 24 Fe 5.5 h, 74 kg, i have under gone 3 cycle of follicle study 1st cycle was not clear it got ruptured in 13 mm now my follicle size is 20 mm and got ruptured my gynecologist advised to have sex and susten tab from 18th day,we kept relations as advised by doctor , but on 30th day of my cycle i got periods, i m worried whether i will get conceive or not.. Also my husbands semen count is 110, . please help me out. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As your follicles are developing, but it is not fertilized by sperms so I would advise going for histosalpingography HSG to rule out tubal blockage. If report of SG is clear then try naturally in fertile period for at least 4/5 cycles. Then consult gynecologist for further treatment GUI Intrauterine insemination or IVF invited fertilization. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi Doc.I have a lower backache problem coz of dis i cant bend much.1.5 yrs back i mfelt down from d train and hurt my right side of the back bt even my tail bone pains a lot | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. If you are my patient, I would have start with general examination.2. Then a lumbar spine x-ray AP/LAT views, then depending on the findings I will go for MRI.3. X-ry helps in the bony changes (fractures, Lysis,listless) and MRI help in Disc pathology, nerve related, chord. 4. You can try as a remedy - do back pain exercises with positional maintenance and sleep on flat bed, there should be a lot of difference.5. If it not works, then take an appointment meant and get needful things done as mentioned. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
An 80-year-old male has had low grade fever almost daily between 37.8c-36.5c for over a month. Currently he stays in the hospital with diagnosis as unknown fever. His culture and blood exam come as normal. CT found some shade in the lung, but exclude cancer and infection. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you ver much. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion the shade on CT plate must be ground glass opacities (GO).Egos are very common in old age due to inflammation of lung. It is not infection. It is inflammation of lungs mostly due to inhalation injury. So ask your radiologist about possibility of Egos. As treatment is consisted of steroids only.10-15 days of steroids are sufficient to improve these Egos. Steroids show Chat Doctor. But we need to first rule out infection. |
I have a girl child of 2years 10 months, she is around 19 Kgs. She is generally very healthy and active but for the last 15 days her cold and cough seems to persist. The doc checked and adviced cough surup,, frst piritron and if that di not show any results switch to Koflet, so we did. But its been another 5 days and the cough is getting worse. Can we give her Azitrhal 200mg (5ml) for 3 days? will that help? | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Your child has cough for almost 2 weeks, this could be allergic rhinitis or tonsillitis. Allergic rhinitis occurs due to allergy to dust or cold water etc., and you need to avoid these things. Tonsillitis can also lead to persistent cough and generally antibiotic needs to be given in this. In my opinion, you should give syrup amoxyclav (5 ml=200 mg) 5 ml three times a day for three days and continue cough syrup. Review after2 days. Take care. |
Hi, i am having anal fissure problem for more than 2 years.I have tried allopathy,homeopathy and ayurvedic medicines.No use.Before ten days i got swell near my anal opening and i can realise tat and getting pain.What is the reason for swell and how to overcome ? | I have read your complaints. What you have is a very common problem. Anal fissures are caused by injury to the inner wall mucosa of the anal canal by the passing hard stools during defecation. This injury causes an ulceration with infection during repeated motion every time. The solution for this is to have soft loose stools which pass without straining. This can be achieved by having a high roughage vegetarian diet, green leafy vegetables and fruits. Chat Doctor. Local medication is just temporary and useless. In addition, the pain you are having now is due to infection and pus collection. This could be an abscess or a fistula. This will need a small surgical treatment. Please consult a general surgeon for this. |
Hi , My 10 year old has been having asthma like symptoms - nasal congestion, shortness of breath, chest tightness, tingling of feet and fingers. His symptoms get worse during weather change from Summer to Fall. He is ok going from Winter to Spring and to Summer. He thought it was a panic attack and went to the ER and they gave him asthma treatment but it did not help. What helps is him relaxing and calming his mind down when we gets the breathlessness. Dr says it is not asthma. Allergist thinks it is non-allergic rhinitis so he is taking flonase. Otherwise he is is just inhaling steam w vicks. It is hard to figure out if it is a panic/anxiety reaction or he has a real physiological issue. Pls advise. | HIT hank for asking to Chat Doctor I really appreciate your concern, looking to age of kid panic attack is less likely even if it there then this kind of panic attack induces asthmatic attack which very typical, but the nasal congestion and other upper respiratory elements is impossible, it may be a kind of allergic constitution and need to be treated accordingly, encourage the kid for Chat Doctor. |
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