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Hi, I am a 20 year old female. I stand for long periods of time at my job, my left knee has swollen up and is painful to put weight on to and has started to lock while my foot is on the clutch while driving. What is the problem and a possible solution? | Hello, I have studied your case. I think it is due to continuous weight at the knee which is causing problems. I have the following suggestions.1. Avoid sitting on the floor or using too many stairs.2. Avoid standing for long hours. Give 5-minute break in between.3. Use soft footwear.4. Hot water fomentation is also helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have a lump I can feel on the left side of my neck. It feels like it may just be a lymph node, but should it hurt to even move my neck?Also, Ive had bronchitis for about a week and a half now. Went through all the medications I was given. How long should I still be coughing for? | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Yes that can be a lymph node following your unresolved bronchitis. You need to show to a chest and tb specialist for proper evaluation and a change in antibiotic as the last one didn't did its job well. Plus, take steam inhalation 3-4 times a day to help clear the respiratory tract. If the lump still doesn't resolves then a needle biopsy of it will be needed to help reach a diagnosis. Regards |
Hello, I have a lump on my bum cheek, near the crack but not in it, it kinda looks like a boob, in the sence that it has a bright red dot in the middle and has a pinkish ring round it... Sort of looks like a bite however it is sore, I noticed it earlier when I was walking around.. It could be a spot, but I just want to know what it is incase it s something else!?! Many thank Genna | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data, you seem to have boil due to the bruise on the bum cheek. Red dot in the middle indicates the head formation and would Chat Doctor. Pinkish ring around indicates cellulitis induration from the boil.It's not cancer by any means. So don't worry.Treatment-would be-Antibiotics / anti-inflammatory for 5 days period would resolve it.Don't guess more. I would advise ER Surgeon Consultation to avoid further complications with it. Hope this would resolve your issues. Act fast. So keep cool and Consult your ER Surgeon, if need be, who would treat it accordingly. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. |
sir i am suffering skin allergy with irritation since 3 month,i have consulted more than 4 Doctors mainly 2 general physicians and 2 skin specilaist ,i am following all the instructions as per doctors ,finally i took medicine contnoiusly 2 month also made the blood test for chlestroland and glucose test for sugar ,i got result for high cholestorl in my blood upto 220 level and aslo i have 157 sugar level ,i have been cotinuing the medicine till now but not yet cured my problem ,i havent eat any sea food /oil food /and fried items since when i got this issue i want to know reason of this this problem and what is the solution ? | Hi, 220 S.cholesterol and 157 blood sugar is considered high, but they are not such connected to allergy, as u said u have skin allergy with irritation but what kind of symptoms, what type of skin appearance is that u haven't mentioned, may be its contact dermatitis but as u consulted 2 dermatologists and still u have no diagnosis then only u can find out on your own by what food/ vegetables/dust particles on skin causes this allergy, See by taking history is the only method to diagnose allergy, although there are laboratory food allergic tests available, but they are not reliable. Some dermatologists recommend immunoglobulins course to combat this kind allergy. |
Im a 16 year old female and i was sick about two weeks ago and I have not been able to get rid of my cough. About a week ago when I was coughing my whole chest began to itch and it would stop till 5 min after coughing. The itching is like just under the skin and is very irritating. Please help explain what this is | Respected User, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Clinically you have severe Congestive Bronchitis.*Follow certain basic steps in your hard time to get early speedy recovery |
Male-26 years old-5 7-205lbs-Diagnosed with ADHD,MDD and GAD. I am currently prescribed D-Amphetamine Salt Com. XR 30mg 1x a day as well as Lexapro 20mg 1x a day (6 a.m.). 20mg also once per day. There have been no substantial changes in my lifestyle, schedule or diet. However I have found that around 3 p.m. everyday I become increasingly irritable and tired. Can you tell me the cause of this problem and how I can address it? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Lifestyle changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc. are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you to change your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. You can start with these simple steps |
hi! my name is ria my age is 23 yr,my height is 52 .my question to you is i may married for 3 year i a,m trying for a baby since three yr ultimatly i am unsucessful my weight is 64 kg ihave nothing such medical problem can u plz tell me what is my problem before i visited to a doctor he suggest for weight reduction so plz help me? | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. You are trying for last 3 years to conceive. Have you done any kind of reports?? If no, then should consult a gynecologist and do some simple reports like 1. Ovulation profile 2. SG hist salting graph if needed. 3.thyroid profile. These reports help to find any abnormality if it is there. If needed then you should do semen analysis of your partner. As far as your weight is concerned 64\u00a0kg is not a matter of concern. Have a healthy life... |
A thirteen-year-old girl, who is underdeveloped and thin, has a blood disorder. She frequently experiences chest and abdominal pain, fever, and coughing, and has trouble breathing. Her teachers often spend additional time with her, explaining concepts that the rest of the class is familiar with, as she tires very easily and is able to concentrate only for short spans of time. Identify the blood disorder that she might be suffering from. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have anemia. Or some other hereditary blood disorders. You should go for complete blood count and peripherals smear examination as well as ultrasound abdomen. This will give some idea regarding her disorder. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Is it okay to play soccer with bronchitis? I had tonsillitis 3 weeks ago and never got better so I went back to the doctors yesterday and he said I have pharingytis and bronchitis and If i get another infection Ill have to get chest X-rays and tests done. Im in preseason/season for soccer. Is it okay to play? | Hello you can comfortably play than there is no issue in playing soccer to pharyngitis or bronchitis you might be having difficulty in breathing or other problems, so you will not be able to perform better. In my opinion you should do steam inhalation and deep breathing exercises along with gargling with warm saline water or antiseptic mouth wash. In my opinion you should take rest until you recover fully. Hope this answers your question Best wishes |
Im a girl and I just turned fifteen this week. Since last year I have had a sudden heart pain that feels like an arrow has been shot at it and at the same time in had been punched. It lasts for a single heartbeat, then the pain gradually fades away. In the previous year it had been less frequent. Perhaps only once every month or so. It had lessened for a short while, but this year it had become more frequent, very, very painful, and it took longer to fade away. This month it had become a daily phenomenon sometimes more painful than others. I kept quiet because I now that my parents would thing that Im faking it or exaggerating. I have noticed no pattern to it. And it comes suddenly and randomly. Please help. Im sick of it! | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders. Sharp pain in this region is not typical of any cardiac disorders. A musculoskeletal pain could be the main cause of your complaints. Costco Chat Doctor. In my opinion there is no reason to worry about. But, as you are feeling anxious about this, I would recommend performing some tests |
hey i was on diane 35 a couple months ago then i stopped taking it and a few months later being of the pill i have been experiencing a lot of hair loss weight gain and havent got my period in 3 months . could this be because i stopped taking the pill? | Hello, No...rather the contrary is true. Studies have shown that Diane-35 actually decreases the loss of hair, hair thinning and seborrhea in young females. While newer contraceptive pills such as Yasmin and Diane 35 ED can promote hair growth, older pills like Even were triggering a genetic predisposition for hair thinning in women. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I am trying to inquire about several things | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Concussion of Frontal lobes can cause Anxiety and Panic disorders. Please do MRI brain to know the areas involved 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. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http |
hello doctor, m Shail from india. i need to ask about chest pain. my fren lost her mom 2 months back, she keeps missing her and cry all d time. today too c cried and thereafter experienced sum kinda pain in chest...!! i wnt to know is it seroius, shud v take her to hospital nxt day?? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your friend is having stress, anxiety and depression related chest pain. She had gone through emotional breakdown (death of mother) and this can cause stress, anxiety and depression. Her symptoms like chest pain, crying etc. also favor depression and anxiety more. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. She needs antidepressants and anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Counselling plays very important role along with |
I have a b12 deficiency along with anemia, iron, folic acid etc along with severe neuropathy in my legs, my right leg turns outward when I walk, problems with my hips and disks that are degenerate disk disease-mild right now. What could be wrong or should I be looking for to get some help and relief from pain. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your neuropathy is mostly due to it b12 deficiency. You should take a course of vitamin b12 injection. You should also check your blood sugar level. Because diabetes can also lead to neuropathy. Consult your doctor and 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. |
i it started with blocked nose, cold sore and general weakness. Now its approx a week since the begining. Throughout 10 weeks i blew my nose every 10 min with yellow gel coming out. One time while blowing my nose i had a feeling that my ear has unbloked and i lost balance for 1 minute approx and had a feeling of lightheaded. When i blow my nose since today blood is coming out in bigger amount every time. | Hi, Inflammation of the airways can cause bleeding to occur because the airway surface is irritated or inflamed. This means it is not common for bleeding to occur during a cold or if a person is prolonged allergies. Treatment would involve the use of antihistamine/decongestant combination of medication which would be over the counter that is Zyrtec d, Allegra d, carnitine d, Ben Chat Doctor. A topical decongestant such as striving or normal saline can be used to help decrease the congestion. If there is any cough, then a cough suppressant can be added to reduce the cough that is dextromethorphan. This is also over the counter. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my husband s toe won t stop bleeding after his surgery on Sunday. He went in the hospital to get it treated, now it won t stop bleeding. He is diabetic and has a heart condition. The surgeon said they just had to cut away an infected area on the toe, but it s an open wound that won t stop bleeding. He s on bleed thinners. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He should not go for surgery with blood thinner. He should stop blood thinner, and he should take antagonist of that blood thinner. It K is also helpful. Consult your doctor and start 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. |
Dear Sirs, During my pre employment medical test , my liver function test and lipd profile were found to be unremarkable. Total Cholestrol was 231, TGL 211 and ALT 112. I was aked to consult one doctor and he has asked me to losse some weight. I lost around 9 Kg in two and half months time. When i gave my second test last week, ALT reading improved to 60 and total chloestrol to 212. Doctor has prescribed to take phospholipids tablets along with Vitamin E for further reduction as i wanted my LAT to be below 45 to pass the pre employment test. During last week, i took 1200 mg of essentilae forte 300 mg phospholipds tablets per day. Also reducsed 2.5 Kg s of weight. I gave my medical test yeterday and surprisbgly my LAT level has gone back to 98. AST is normal at 41. total cholestrl is at213 and TGL at 98. Dr., I ma worried as i need to give my preemployment repeat test next week, Is tehre any quick releif for this problem. Kindly help as this is related to my career. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Nothing can be done quickly in medicine. I am not sure why is this test important for employment but ok. you should create it primarily by changing lifestyle and dietary habits .eat healthier food and lose weight, avoid alcohol, stress and smoking. If this is not helpful,you'll need certain medications such as statins. Also, these findings are hardly predictable, so it may periodically increase and decrease. Wish you good health. Regards |
Sudden increase in ALT 1400 and AST 830 (no viral/autoimmune Hepatitis)Non smoker, non drinker, non drug user (prescription or street)5 new allergies within 4 monthsGallbladder removed (abnormal HIDA Scan)ConstipationFlank Pain (left constant, right occasional)Recurrent Kidney infections (Staph A.)Encephalopathy Ammonia levels 114Meningeal thickening (LP normal)Severe HeadachesJoint pain NauseaMemory, concentration and thought processing issues, particularly things in sequence or order of importance | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Liver enzymes may be raised because of various causes. In your case some may be more possible but in every case it requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Chat Doctor. Gamma GT is most commonly raised due to alcohol intake and in case you take alcohol, you need to keep a control over it. If you don't take it, you need following tests |
My friend is recovering from setpicemia and kidney failure due to a bug in the bile duct. He also had a liver transplant 8 year ago. He has now been out of hospital for 5 weeks but is extremley tired and feels funny in the head. My question is what is the recovering time with what he has been through. Thank you. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your concern. Septicemia is severe infection in blood. Kidney failure is a serious stage, where kidney function is compromised. After a liver transplant, every person is given steroids and immunosuppressants. So immunity is compromised. Hope the general picture of his health is clear, with no time of recovery. Recovery depends on basic health status, and improvement in kidney function, by checking creatinine and electrolytes. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
my daughter is 2.5 years old. She has bad throat, mucus cough and a loss of appetite. She does have milk but the intake has reduced. In evening she tend to get fever again, cheeks go maroon during that time. SHe takes medicines but not three times. Giving it to her 2 times a dy is also a task. What do i do? | Hi... By what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a viral pharyngitis going on. It may be associated with cough too. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My 3 year old daughter had pale yellow stools for approximately 4-5 days. She passed a large amount of clear mucus in her underware when she passed gas. Is this cause for concern? No fever, No changes in behavior, occassional abd. cramping relieved by BM., eating normally. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
NEED A PSYCHIATRIST IN mOORE, oK. WHO IS taking patients with medicare for a man who has lewiy bosy and dementia, sees things and hear people who are now there. Hard of hearing and cannot remember what he is talking about. he talks about anythng not pertaining to what you askhim. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. It seems that the patient is having dementia as well as delirium. He will need some investigations like serum electrolytes, hemoglobin and a chest x-ray. Antipsychotics are strictly contraindicated in Lewy body dementia. You may take him to ER from where he will get appropriate referral. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
Dear Doctor,12 years back i was hospitalized and at that night i could not sleep whole night. sudden fear cropped up and my heart began to palpitate and even worse with each moment. Till now i have that fear, palpitation and uneasiness and i cant live a normal life. I have consulted various doctors including cardiologist but there was no any heart problems. I am suffering a lot and could u please guide me what i need to undergo to cure my problems. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. From the description that you have given, it appears that you have an anxiety episode, and you need to get it treated. There are various option available.1) Talk therapy |
I had a hepatic function test that showed high alk phosphatase level it went from 150 to 170. I had also an ultrasound of my liver which shows no tumors. The doctor says I need a liver biopsy. I take several Aleve each plus lisinopril and omeprazole 20 mg twice daily. Should I have the biopsy? | HIT hanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor . There are many causes for raised alkaline phosphatase. In fact raised alkaline phosphate can also be due to Bone or Intestinal problems apart from liver. So going for a liver biopsy only for raised alkaline phosphatase is not advisable. If your raised alkaline phosphatase is associated with raised serum levels of gamma glutamyltransferase then the source of raised alkaline phosphatase is considered as liver. Even in that case raised alkaline phosphatase could be due to frequent consumption of Alive. I advise stopping taking Alive and ask your doctor for a substitute. Also stop Chat Doctor. Repeat the test after 1 month and revert. Any clarifications feel free to ask. |
I had two craniotomies last year for bilateral superior semicircular canal dehiscence. 3 days after surgery severe abdominal pain with relief from mylanta for a few days. 2 months later sever abdominal distinction belching excessive saliva abdominal pain fatigue. Endoscopy neg for gastritis no gerd ct enterography small 9 mm neoplasm on kidney some fibroids but was told nothing there to cause my symptoms. It s now 5 months and still have belching bloating foul smelling stool and abdominal tenderness What else can it be? Stool negative h pylori negative | Hi. There is always a good catch in an elucidated history as provided by you. Your history of foul stools tells it all. Read and understood all your history related to 2 craniectomies and severe abdominal pain after 3 days. This is the time you must have undergone the super-added intestinal infection as we call in out medical language, and must have been overlooked by all. I would suggest you the following actions |
On my way to being diagnosed with Lupus (already have Neutropenia and Celiac) but for two days the veins in my right hand are throbbing and seem more prominent than in my left hand. Do I need to go back to the doctor or wait til my next appointment and tell her about it? I never seem to know what do to with these crazy symptoms. | Hi, Thank you for your query. Dear madam, Looking into your problem I would say that throbbing and prominent veins can be a sign of thrombophlebitis or impending thrombosis. SHE patients are prone for thrombotic complications, so it could be a sign for that. In my opinion you should consult your doctor at earliest to get yourself evaluated for the disease, get a venous color Doppler done and to look for any signs of thrombosis. You should also get yourself evaluated for anti phospholipid syn Chat Doctor. If you have any queries feel free to ask. |
hi my son was undergoin treatment for nephrotic syndrome since last august.................. medications was stopped on december and that month itself he relapsed .............again we restarted the medication with prednisone and stopped medication by february.................now he started spilling protein from last few days.............urine is 1+ today.....is it a relapse ? and are the further procedures in treatment..............expecting ur reply as soon as possible.......... | Hi you have not mentioned your sons age. Most of the childhood nephrotic syn Chat Doctor. Your son has again developed proteinuria, so he is probably in relapse. Check proteinuria again for next two days. If it remains >1+, he again requires prednisolone therapy. You may require to continue prednisolone for long period of time or another immunosuppressive medicines. If relapses are more frequent renal biopsy may be required. Consult your nephrologistTake care |
I have a sharp spasming pain in the right side of my abdomen- under my rib cage/breasts. The pain comes in short waves- feels like a spasm but or stabbing feeling. The feelings happens after meals and hurts more when sitting down- somewhat relieved when I am laying flat. | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, after a general physical examination I would advise you for an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out a gall stone disease or a pancreatic pathology. The diseased gall bladder might contract following a meal causing the pain and stabbing feeling. The overall management would depend on the reports of ultrasound and blood reports like a CBC, blood sugar, LFT, serum amylase and serum lipase. Till then, I would prescribe you with a proton pump inhibitor, an anti-spasmodic Chat Doctor. 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. |
I have a bad back and lately my upper back has been hurting if I take a deep breath or turn a certain way , it also will almost burn in that spot if sitting in same position to long I also am having pain in my neck , the same kind of pain that s in my back, I had a Lowe lumbar strain years ago but never truley took care of it so now it s tender to the touch in that area , almost like I have bruises there, what does this sound like to u | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the back that you are having is likely to be due to a mechanical back pain due to bad posture or an extra strain to the back muscles. Most of the time improvisation of the posture and mild painkillers and hot fomentation will help in relieving the symptoms. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
I was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri in April. My eye dr actually found it with my optic nerve being swollen. Topemax was helping the first couple of months but my headaches kept getting worse so they kept upping my dose. I m taking 100 mg twice a day. I m still having headaches. My neck has also been so stiff like I sleep on it wrong every single day. Today I had a lumbar puncture to see if that would relieve my headaches and he told me my pressure wasn t high. My level was an 8. I feel like a crazy person. My neck feels better though. What do you think? I just don t know why I m still having such bad headaches if the fluid isn t bad. | You mentioned your CSF Pressure be 8. I want to know the units of pressure here. Few report in cmH2O, few report in mmHg, few report in Paid I consider it be mm Hg, 8 is mildly high pressure. Was the pressure 8 at time of diagnosis? Or later? Keeping diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebra be correct, there are other medicines available to reduce ICP- Acetazolamide, Prednisolone is also effective. If CSF pressure still remain his, VP shunt also can be considered. If vision in impaired because of pseudotumor cerebra, fenestration surgery of optic nerve is effective to save vision |
hi my sister in law have backbone problem after giving birth a baby doctors told her that gap increased in the backbone disk about 8mm having pain in the leg using pain killer drugs but temporary relieve but still have pain doctor suggest surgery but we are not sure it is ok or not please can u tell me wat will be the permanent solution | Hi, It is not possible to know for certain the parameters of your sister in laws condition without an examination. If a doctor who has examined her and has had the benefit of reviewing an X-ray or other imaging study believes that surgery is likely able to help her reduce the back pain then, I believe it is worthy of consideration. However, if she is not quite sure if she prefers surgery to something else you can always ask for a 2nd opinion and see another doctor. Sometimes pain management with just physical therapy and exercises can accomplish the same goal though it may take more time. Avoiding surgery has its benefits in terms of reducing complications and recovery itself. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I have a hard lump on the top of my skull. I ve had it for several years and I ve always thought it was because I hit my head on the corner of a door frame jumping down he stairs as a young teenager. (I m 20 now) the lump feels like a part of my skull and is about the size of a walnut cut in half. It doesn t rise verry high; rather, more refferable as a mound. Should I be concerned? My physician said its from hitting my head on one of the sutures specifically just in front of my Anterior Fontanelle. Anyways, I very badly want to rid of it as it may expose as I recede hair at an older age! Hope this is enough info. Thanks | HI, Good Early morning-from INDIA. Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied it in all the details given from you and understood your health concerns.-Cause and Treatment -of hard lumps on the head -is mostly due to old-fibrosed Hematoma. Treatment-needs to be treated with Excision biopsy as it worries you cosmetically. ER surgeon would do what is necessary. Wishing you fast recovery ASAP. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Have a good Day.!! With Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl-CVTS, Super-specialist in NCCD-Non-Curable-Chronic and acute-Diseases and expert in Rejuvenation therapies for tissue and organ failures. |
about a week ago i was walking up my stairs to get to my apt door when i hit my hand against the railling and my pinky went back,the next day i went to the clinic to get it x-rated and he told me it was not broken,so he tapered my two fingers together and told me to take tylinol for the pain and to put ice on it,i have done that plus i even put splinter on my pinky and also put a bandaged and still it does not help,also the pain worsens alot more when i ether try to do a fist or even just pick something up as little a cup,can u tell me if it broken,fractured or sprained | Hi, ok it seems likely that your finger could have been dislocated or fractured. Sometimes in a X-ray a hairline fracture can be missed as they are difficult to catch. But your persisting symptoms and your lack of improvement after painkillers do suggest it needs to be looked into again. Also a possibility exists that the splint may not be applied properly and causing you pain. Either way, a relook and possibly a repeat X-ray may be called for, and usually it will improve with a proper splinting and good painkillers. Another possibility is that the painkiller you are using isn't effective for your metabolism and your body may need a different category of painkiller which may work. But that is assuming everything is alright at your pinky.regards/ |
hi.. sir.. i am prakash .. age 20.. student..i suffered from heavy hair loss in recent years.. i try all my known hair oils and else..but i couldnt stop that.. so please tell me a solution.. and the solution could be a permanent one for me.. is there any possibilities of growth of new hair.. replay me soon... | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe hair loss which could be due to many reasons like improper hygiene, anemia, vitamin deficiencies, genetic factor, fungal infection, improper cleanliness, stress, lack of sleep and hormonal changes. Need not worry. I would suggest you to wash hairs after proper massage with olive oil. Do message with mild steroid and take biotin tablets on daily basis. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test, skin patch test and can do physical examination and may prescribe you antifungal treatment along with minoxidil spray. You should maintain complete hygiene. You should use Finasteride preparations. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, |
Hi! i had 2-3 IUIs in last 6 months. but didnt conceive. So my doctor asked me to break for 3-4 months. So i stopped taking medicines also. The just after i stopped taking medicine, i didnt get periods in the next month. its almost 7-8 days above the actual date. So, is there any problem? | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. After ovulation induction for 3 to 4 times your ovulation problem might have solved, and you could have ovulated normally. There are likely chance you could have conceived. So I suggest you to do urine pregnancy test now and after one week. If it is positive well and good. Otherwise, take tablets for with Chat Doctor. It is better to have regular menstrual cycle.Sometimes with so many hormonal intake cycles may be delayed. Don't worry. Hope I have been helpful. Regards |
I have a spondulolysthesis l5/S1 and a Herniated Disk.I am interested if there are any tricks to help with things not worsening at night.I have tried sleeping on back with legs raised and on side with pillow between knees but toss and turn.I walke up with pain and sometimes unable to stand up. I have had epidural cortisone. Is there some way to support my back at night to optimise quality sleep and guard against worsening of symptoms?Thank you for your help. Jenn | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query think one thing that you may try is using a lumbar belt. This is a belt like structure that you tie to the stomach. It makes sure that the muscles of the back are supported while you move. I am guessing that when you sleep, you body muscles relax and therefore the spine moves in a shape that increases the pain. The lumbar belt will keep this in check and may therefore help you to sleep more comfortably hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other, so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck. |
I have numbness on left side of face and fingers that comes and goes. No pain. This started when I returned home from Disney world. Could there be some nerve trauma from a couple of the wild rides? I did feel a bit beat up! Sometimes it comes on we I sense a bowel movement coming. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. TIA (transient ischemic attacks) ore seizures can not be excluded either. I would like to know your age and past medical history. Do you suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes? What about the thyroid gland? Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a physical exam and some tests |
I have high blood pressure I am on medicine but it still stays high they put me on .1 milligram clonidine last night to take when I think I need to, my arm also hurts from elbow up and also my neck and head, could this be caused from blood pressure, they also said I had arithritis in my shoulder | Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Dear patient you have not mentioned why you are on clonidine, as clonidine is not used for normal high blood pressure cases. Usually when kidneys are affected then clonidine is needed and that too on a regular basis not when you need to. You have not mentioned which of your arm hurts as pain in left shoulder and arm can be due to cardiac problem like Attack or angina. Please get your blood urea and creatinine done to rule out renal damage. If there is renal damage you can take clonidine 3 times a day and if necessary add Francine 5\u00a0mg at bedtime. Please also get an E.C.G. done to rule out cardiac cause of shoulder pain. Regards |
My husband has a severe case of gum disease. Some of his teeth have fallen out and what he has left are brownish in color. When he sleeps at night, his pillowcase is stained with blood. If he does not seek medical treatment soon will this affect his entire system? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Chronically unheard teeth has lead your husbands teeth to be completely affected usually referred chronic periodontitis. If untreated it may lead to the falling of teeth. This will indeed affect the persons' efficiency in eating leading to systemic issues. I would advise you to take your husband to a dentist at the earliest and have them evaluated. Also have the check-up done for diabetes and blood pressure increase. Have the teeth cleaned, which will reduce the bleeding. Missing teeth can be rehabilitated with the appropriate dentures. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards. |
My mom has 3b non small cell lung cancer. a doctor talked to us about chalking or using talc to treat her the next time she has to have a thoracentisis done. another said he didn t know what that meant. what do I do next for my mom to see that she gets the best available treatment. she is doing chemo every 3 weeks. and she is not sleeping well even though he gave her xanax your advice please? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. By your history I think your mother has recurrent pleural effusion due to malignant spread in pleura. Since this is incurable disease, we need to give palliative treatment. For recurrent malignant pleural effusion the best option is pleurodesis. This means iatrogenic adhesion of pleural layers and thus obliteration of pleural space. So that accumulation of fluid is not possible. For this you need to consult pulmonologist and get done thoracoscopy and removal of all fluid. Then talc powder is sprayed on surface. This will cause intense inflammatory reaction and cause fibrosis and pleural adhesion. Thus, space can be obliterated. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
Hi, I had my gallbladder removed 3 years ago and have started to get similar discomfort in my right shoulder blade and also excessive belching after food. I have also been experiencing pain for the last couple of years in my right breast which has been diagnosed as costochondritis its like a muscular pain behind the breast. Could this be possible stones forming again even thought the gallbladder has gone? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have muscular pain. Your gall bladder is removed so it's not gall stone. You should take muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I am suffering from nephrotic syndrome... my doctor have prescribed me all type of tablets.. finally i am taking renalog and losartan 50 mg tablet... due to my family background i cant able to buy renalog tablet instead of that can i take ranitide tablet given by gov.hospital? plz reply sir.. | Hello, analog is medication is an essential amino acid supplement and losartan is an antihypertensive group of medication. But the medication is you are asking, sanitize, what is the content of it? Because if it contains sanitizing as I suspect it might have been a type of antacid and no where similar to losartan or analog. So kindly revert me back with the exact content of sanitize tablet and do not start it on your own especially replacing one of the previous medications you are taking. Waiting for your reply. Thank you. |
I have a lump the width of a golf ball across the top of my butt crack causing the butt to swell closing the top of the crack, I m unable to sit stand or lay where it doesn t cause strong pains. I also have back problems so assumed at first the it was the back bone hurting at the base until the swelling occurred not I m not sure what it is...thank you. | I welcome you to Chat Doctor for your health concerns am Chat Doctor, General Surgeon and I will be answering your query I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. With available information it appears to be COLONIAL SINUS. It is the most common pathology of this region with this type of presentation. It is caused by hairs entering the skin and causing swelling along with pus formation. There are different treatment options available, ranging from endoscopic to open procedures with good results. You need to see a general surgeon who will guide you further about treatment after examination. Wishing you all the best and rapid recovery. I hope my answer will help you. Do rate my answer if you like it. Regards |
i normally have a blood pressure reading of systole numbers in the range of 132- 138 And a dystole number in the 90 Right now it s 108/69 I also am type II diabetic ... I don t feel very well very nauseated and light headed Is this blood pressure reading a good one? | Hello. Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to solve it. Your recent Blood Pressure is 108/69 which is absolutely normal. You have diabetes. I think this is temporary and this turns to normal. I suggest doing daily meditation for 30 min, also walk 30 min daily. I tell you not to take any stress or tension. Do not think about too much on BP, divert your thought. Do activity you like. Do things you enjoy. I also suggest checking your eyes to ophthalmologist, headache is due to eye problem also. If problem continue than consult a good physician for this. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Chat Doctor. |
sir i have fibroid in uterus outside in 4.8 cm size.I am not pregnant as far. I will pregnent soon. Presently i am doing homio medicine to reduce fibroid size? I am a house wife aged 32 years. I am not pregnant as far. i found out the subserous fibroid of 5 cm in uterus. now at present , am undergoing a homeopathy treatment, to shrink fibroids . can i continue? would the fibroids shrink ? do the natural treatments like this have considerate effects on shrinking fibroidsdp | HIT hank for asking OT ChatDoctorI really understand your problem, and I would like to say you that I am not sure for the medicine you are taking, but I am sure that the natural regression of the cyst is known and when it will happen then the credit goes to medicine you are taking, but again the natural recession is not always possible, in most of the cases you have to have the surgical opinion, take care and have nice time |
dear sir iam 42,when i was 29 i had problem of loosing balance,when i lay down in the bed at night. it was like spinning.then i consulted a doctor and advised me vertin 16 tab for 10 days. and i felt ok.After 4 years i got the same problem and consulted the same doctor and asked me to take some blood tests and advised me the same medicine.and told me it was the problem in the ear and i felt ok then. Actually have been traveling from sea level to 1500ft high place everyday 4hours(up and down) for my job since last 4 years.Now i feel loosing balance while looking down. Sir is it a serious problem? I beg your valuable advice. | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. As the scenario explained by you, the most probably cause of your vertigo is ensnares disease(related to ear). Yes this is serious problem if not get treated on time and if treated It's nothing just like blood pressure and diabetes problem. So I would like to suggest you to visit ENT consultant and get the underlying cause of this problem so that you can enjoy comfortable life ahead. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
Last week I moved and was without running water for sometime. I was unable to brush my teeth for a few days, when i finally did they were already hurting/itchy. They bled instantly when i began to brush. After a few days the pain/itching subsided but bleeding continues slightly. THis was also all accompanied by a slight sore throat and I can feel a bit of swelling in my throat. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bleeding in the gums could be because of the gum infection(since you are telling you did not brush) secondary to the deposits over the teeth. The other causes can be any cuts in the oral cavity or pulp polyp or any bleeding disorders like idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Consult an oral physician and get these things ruled out. Get a complete blood investigation along with INR to rule out the bleeding disorders. If I am your treating doctor, I would advise you to get the teeth cleaned and use topical gum astringents like stolen gum paint. If the bleeding does not stop even after this I would suggest you to get a complete hologram including BT, CT, PT AND INR to rule out bleeding disorders. |
Hello sir thank you very much for your quick reply.. In which way i get rid of my fear about something like speak before audians,writing good logic in programming etc beyond that some fear which always rotate in my mind due to that lot of distractions and stress happens pls kindly provide me a suggestion how to avoid this permanently for your reference i add more information about me name | Hi Ball, Fear/anxiety about speaking before audience is called Social Phobia, if there are certain other features as well, which need to be assessed. Social Phobia can be helped with both medicines or psychotherapy (talking therapy) Generalized fear/anxiety, if present most of the time will be called Generalized Anxiety Disorder, if, again, there are some other features associated, thus needing assessment again. Again both medicines and psychotherapy help. If you need further help, do not hesitate to use Chat Doctor s online consultation services. You will find us all in there, at the end of email or telephone line. Good luck. |
Hi, I am suffering from Blepharospasm amd my eyes closes when in stress situation or when infornt of bright light, doctor prescribed me Nurokind Plus and Stematil tabalets, will it cure my condition gradually or will I have to keep taking these medicines for life long ? Thanks, Shyam S | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. No, Neurons is a vitamin supplement. It is just going to give supportive help. It is required to see the cause of Blepharospasm. I would suggest you |
I have a Great dane who 2 days ago had a swollen foot,,,No puncture wounds no obvious wound. Thought maybe spider or bee sting. Soaked foot in warm water and Epsom salt, swelling went down but last night dog chewed a hudge hole on the top part of his foot. No tissue to suture together. On Antibiotics but wondering what I can do to get it to granulate in? Worried about infection?? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like venous insufficiency injury, organ failure like particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney, gout, diabetic foot or lymphedema. I would suggest you to take antibiotics as per prescriptions regularly, take vitamin supplement for quick recovery and keep the side clean and Chat Doctor. Clean the site with Betadine. If condition doesn't get better than consult doctor again for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
I went to get some skirts altered by my seamtress (who is 74 years old). When I was taking one of the skirts off, one of the sewing pins she used to mark where she needed to sew scratched me. It wasnt actively bleeding but did break the skin and was red, which scabbed over within a couple minutes. My question is how likely would it be to transmit hep c say she had jabbed herself with the same needle before I scratched myself? Im thinking it would be low since she had stuck the pin through my skirt, which was pretty thick material. I know that wouldnt kill any virus but probably would make it very low risk? I suffer from anxiety and panic disorder so sometimes its hard for me to separate real risks from situations. | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that first you have to ask for the status of the tailor for Hepatitis C. There is no point of unnecessary worry if the status of the person is Hepatitis C negative. Even if she is positive you got pricked after piercing from the Chat Doctor. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
testicle pain my husband is 37 and has diabetes. he has been having pain in his testicals and at the base of his penis. his blood sugar is under control with meds and he just started taking neroton for neropothy. this pain has become worse over the last few months. any sexual activity is difficult and doesnt ease the pain for long. he has had angiokeratoma of fordyce for many yrs. what could be the cause of this? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing STD testing. Second, it may be signed of reinfection or urinary stones and some other genital infection, but this is less common. In every case, antibiotic therapy may be required, so test should be done as soon as possible so that appropriate treatment can be started. Till that try to Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
SIR MY FATHER AGE OF 62 YEAR IS RECETLY HAVING JAUNDICS PROBLEM AND AFTER BLOOD TEST BILURUBIN TOTAL FOUND 6.7& SGOT & SGPT IS ALSO INCREASE ABNORMALLY,AFTER 5-6DAYS OF MEDICINE TOTAL BILURUBIN INCREASED FROM 6.7 TO 8.3 BUT SGOT & SGPT DECRESED NEARLY HALF OF ITS FIRST VALUE.SO KINDLY SUGGEST SEVEIRTY & REMEDIAL ACTION FOR SUCH JAUNDICS . PRAVEEN SAXENA | Hello Sir.can you please mention what are the value of direct and indirect bilirubin because this value are more important than total bilirubin levels are the levels if alkaline phosphatase and gamma GT. Does your father have itching, clay color stool this information is important for his age. To rule out the cause of obstructive jaundice . Please provide me these details if possible and also get an ultrasound abdomen done to know the hepatobillaru statusthankyou |
liver is inflamed, no hepititis( both tests negitive) liver biopsy done but cant find anything. nothing blocking bile, test for akline phospate, alt and ast levels all high.Symptoms ARE | Hi. Thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Also may need a Lipid Profile test. Usually ALT or AST values higher than \"two times the upper normal limit\", is considered abnormal (in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further. Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.advice |
Dear Sir, My wife has facing psychiatric problem from last 1year. Now she is quit better than before.She is taking the tablet from Carbamazepine,Lithum & Arip MT -15.Sir what is the side effect of these tablet can we facing any problem if she want to be mother.Please help me to answer this question. ThanksWith RegardsSabyasachi ChatterjeePh-0000 YYYY@YYYY | Hi, How are you doing ? These medicines are to control the psychiatric problems. All three Chat Doctor. Carbamazepine can cause - Spina bifida, craniofacial defects, cardiovascular malformations, hypomanias, and anomalies involving various body systems. But instead of this combination, if used alone, this can be saferLithium can cause - heart defect, sudden death of baby etc. better avoided in pregnancyArip MT is contraindicated in pregnancy, only animal studies are available. So if I may advise, kindly consult your Neurologist & change over to less toxic |
Hi. I have been feeling a little weird lately. It first started off with my throat, as I swallowed it felt like a big gulp. Then I gargled with warm salt water and it went away. After that I started not having much of an appetite. I have a minor pain when I turn a certain way in my right lower back. I am also having minor cramps on the left side of my stomach below my belly button. Any idea what this could be? | You have not stated your age. Pain and cramps in your abdomen might be due to some chronic infection like amoebas or even because of any stone in kidneys or ureters or even gall bladder as you are having it on the right side. Cramps plus loss of appetite might be due to chronic infection like tuberculosis. Is all this associated with weight loss? If so and if you are above 40 years, get yourself examined to rule out cancer. So first you need to do an ultrasound of abdomen and consult a medical practitioner. |
I had a pretty bad bruised leg, from my thigh to ankle. Its been 2 weeks and although bruise is almost gone the areas that were hurt the most still feel hard, very sore even to the touch. Also it still swells and are gets hot and like itchy. Why is that? | Hello, What I understand by history it been the bruises too deep, or it was just a superficial one. Healing will take little time based on the skin and varies from individual to individual. Now since it is getting swollen, hot and itchy I feel there is no proper venous return. You need to keep the limb elevated over a pillow and do some slow ankle toe movement which can help improve the venous return. Swelling is lack of venous return. Hot is because of acidic fluid inside which is mostly the metabolic waste. And itchy is because of Chat Doctor. Hope you have understood why these symptoms are arising. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In |
Hi. I am currently off work with severe anxiety states - I have never had time off for this before although have had episodes over the years I have just 1 intrusive thought that scares me - time is constantly passing. No other thoughts. What I mean is that everything I am doing now is passing/has gone. I have seen a pyscho about this just once so far - useless! 5 weeks ago I was fine, but have dealt with a lot of stress recently. Is it a stress reaction? Have I sensitised my mind so much that this has become an obsession? | Hi there, thanks for asking. Preoccupation about the past could be a sign of depression. Depression has several kinds like major depression, minor depression, dysthymia, etc. and some need medication while others are treated with talk sessions. As you mentioned stress can provoke the onset of depression. It is very good if you practice some methods which reduce your stress level, like Yoga, etc. ADN if you still feel that situation is not getting better, you can take advantage of consulting with a psychiatrist. I wish you the best health. |
PLS DOC. I WAS DIAGNOSE OF HEPATITIS B, THOUGH AFTER THE TEST THE DOC SAID MY LIVER IS FUNTIONING WELL, AND HE WENT FURTHER TO PRESCRIBE LIVOLIN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE MONTH FOR ME USE. SINCE AFTER THE USAGE OF THE DRUG I STARTED NOTICING A YELLOW COLOURATION IN MY URINE. PLS DOC WHATS THE CAUSE. | Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.herb diagnosed and being managed accordingly. Livolin is prescribed to aid the liver to lessen its load of performing functions. You need not worry. You may Chat Doctor. 4liter water every day, and you would probably see the dark yellow urine color is fading. You may visit hepatologist if the color is persistent after sufficient water intake for few days. If any further questions, feel free to ask. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health. Regards, |
hi doctormy son is 3 years old and passing stool daily 3-4 times but he is having pain in lower abdoman. doctor ask us to give laxopeg. with this she also recomand the medician Syrup duphalac, Syrup Zifi, syrup flagyl and syrup becozyne. please suggest... | Hi...as you say your son is passing stools 3-4 times per day, I don't think you should be using medicines which will increase the frequency of the stools. I suggest you stop - Cephalic and Lahore please. The other medicines are for diarrhea. Unless there is blood in stools you do not need to give WiFi and Flagyl too. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
im a 48 year old woman and in the last 2 weeks i have noticed bruising on my legs they look like a finger mark if that makes sense. I have about 5-6 bruises on my legs whitch are purple to brown in colour i havent knocked myself and they dont hurt. My daughter had a TTP when she was younger. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have multiple bruise, you need complete coagulation profile test. To search the cause. It will help in diagnosis the cause of your bruise. Consult your doctor, investigate properly and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Do muscle cramps on calf typically appear indented and tend to ripple for a few seconds before relaxing again. I had this happen while sitting on the couch pushing my feet away from my body. I ask because over the last 2 years I have had fasics all over my body and2 emg s that. Were clean to rule out my fear of also. So I m wondering if it is normal to get cramps like this while flexing pretty hard in this manner. Thanks | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a muscle cramp. It is normal to have muscle cramps after forcing the muscle. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplements which help in muscle relaxation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
I suffer from pretty bad reflux. recently I have been quite uncomfortable in the chest and have develop back pain. I have occasionally had difficulty swallowing but not often. I also have some difficulty breathing like I cannot get enough air. I am quite concerned this is cancer of the esophogas. | Welcome to Chat Doctor, My dear friend as per your symptoms I will suggest you first to avoid spicy food avoid coffee, smoking and alcohol.it will help to suppress your symptoms. Now we come to your query of esophagus cancer.It's not very common. In esophagus cancer your weight will also decrease, and you will feel very fatigue associated with other symptoms. Your symptoms are going in favor of acid peptic disease. I also suggest approaching the nearest gastroenterologist to clear your all anxiety about cancer and to rule out any kind of esophageal disease. Thanx. |
I am a 43 yr old white female, weighing about 160, 55 height. I have a stent in my subclavian artery (right) due to a 3 inch blood clot received after having a right rib resection because of vascular thoracic outlet syndrome. My right lung collapsed as well. I had these surgeries in 2011. I have no use of my right hand and arm. I saw a neurologist and had an EMG done and there was a lot of damage. The vascular surgeon and neurologists are good friends. The neurologist told me my nerves would regenerate. Well, I got severe RSD and now am disabled. As for my other health history, I have factor v Leiden with a history of DVTs, medullary sponge kidneys. What can I do?? If I have another surgery, I risk another clot. I spent many months in physical therapy to no avail. Thank you kindly. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that nerve compression usually regenerate after decompressive surgery. But time is needed. Anyway, as you have not had any recovery, I recommend performing a new nerve conduction study in order to examine again your nerves and consult with a neurosurgeon for the possibility for surgical repair (nerve decompression or sutures). Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, |
im 53 years old, 5 6 height, 70 kg weight and asthmatic. my right leg is short due broken bone to accident when i was 12 years old. this was cemented not surgical operated. after that i notice this was short of 2cm. is there any way to correct this problem. thanks | Hi, You have mentioned that you had a surgery when you were 12 yrs old but why was some kind of cementing done is difficult for me to understand. Anyway, what I want to see now is |
Hi, I recently was with my girlfriend and we were foreplaying. I did not go inside of her but when she gave me a handjob, blood came out and fell on to her leg. It wasnt much but it was still a few drops, and that worries me. Its been two days and I have only experienced one pee that has some what caused pain. Whats going on? I just need answers. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Blood smears and light brown colored semen can be considered common and is supposed to be occasional. But, Chat Doctor. There could be many reasons like prostrate issues, urethra inflammation, kidney problems etc. Proper diagnosis needed for proper treatment. I suggest you to consult a urologist at the earliest. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
hi,I am 24 yrs old, i have got pimples on my face from past 14 years and is left behind holes on my face,and when i travel far i get small pimples all over my chin ..so can u pls help me out | Hi.dear Pramspramod., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., Pimples on face is common in young and adult persons., it is called ACNE VULGARISM....it is inflammatory process of., sebaceous unit of the skin....due to hyperactivity of Hormones.,1) Frequent washes with FAST bar...contains Triclosan...,2) Tab Isotretinoin 20 mg daily for 30 days.,3) Avoid fat and spicy food., take plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits.,4) Apply 1% clindamycin and nicotine acid cream.,2 times daily.,5) Tab... Azithromycin 250 mg daily for 5 days...nighttimes...ok...good luck., |
Hi I took a mantoux test in 2007 for university. It was negative. However, since then the injection site reappears as if I had just gotten the shot. It only itches, nothing serious and happens appr twice ayear. it only last for a day. Do I have tuberculosis? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about this. This is immunological reaction. This kind of reaction does not suggest tuberculosis. For confirmation of tuberculosis, symptoms and bacteriological diagnosis are needed. Only on the basis of manitou test, diagnosis of tuberculosis should be done. Symptoms of tub are low grade, evening rise fever, weight loss, anorexia, decreased appetite, cough, expectoration, hemoptysis (blood in sputum) etc. If you are not having any of these symptoms then no need to worry about tuberculosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello,I just received the radiologists reading of my t spine mri and shows loss of hydration at t6-7-8-9 at the disc and t6-t7 small posterior bulging and t8-t9 show a small broad-based protruded central disc herniation. I fell on the ice and essentially caught myself from falling and have had excruciating pain since...what do these mris mean? | Hello Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor According to reports your have traumatic disc prolapse of spine 1. There is loss of water from disc at T6-9 vertebral level along with small posterior bulging of disc at T6-7 level.2. There is also small broad-based protruded central disc prolapse at T8-9 level. This seems to be traumatic nature as problems started after fall. Treatment includes physiotherapy or surgical. Effectiveness of both modalities are same. So, physiotherpay should be tried first. It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles, and it prevents further changes. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines available for pain relief. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hi! Im a 25 yr old girl, suffering from irregular periods since the time it has started. Last month I underwent sonography and I have been diagnosed a cyst in my left ovary and blood test shows I am suffering from TB also. I am unmarried and will soon get married. Kindly suggest if it could be aproblem in conceiving?? | Hello, I have gone through the query and would like to offer my opinion. If tuberculosis is diagnosed, the extent of the disease should be assessed including any pelvic infection. Proper management of the clinical condition is needed and assessment is done periodically. Please maintain a healthy diet and adequate rest. Cysts of the ovary are managed depending on the size and associated symptoms. If there is no tubo-ovarian infection and the endometrial tissue is unaffected, your chances of conception are good once the treatment is complete. Please see a specialist for further information. Wish you good health. |
hi i am ronak from bangalore. For last four days i have sudden dizziness and probelem in breathing. It last for 10 minutes on average. i have tried antacid and other options to get relieved from gas. Antacid works but i am wondering why for continuos four days i m having this problem. I have started to cook simple and light food so that stomach can digest easily...kindly suggest me as still i m in pain | Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This does not sound simple gastric problem. Might be bronchospasm induced by some bacteria or virus giving rise to symptoms.* Strongly recommend consulting doctor for diagnosis by clinical examination and further management.* Suggestions till then-Deep breathing exercises, YOGA-Avoid exposure to dusty environment, if needed to use face mask.- No smoking if doing. Thanks. Regards. |
hello Doctor,My name is anshul, male, age 23. I live in delhi. i am very much troubled because of my allergy. in this, firstly my throat starts itching, then 8-10 continuous sneeze and then runny nose and sometimes itchy too. I took homeopathy treatment also but it doesnt helped me much. Usually it occurs in the morning time as i woke up and comes out of my room. And sometimes when there is regular 2-3 times in and out of AC room. Even when i leave my house for office, do a 7 mins walk and then board the metro(means from sweating weather to AC metro) this allergy starts. I am very much troubles because of this prob and now am scared if this prob may harms me in future. Kindly suggest me some treatment or anything which can help me out for this allergy.Anshul Garg0000 | Hi and thanks for the query, A complete clinical review is required to better manage this allergy. First, the nostrils need to be evaluated for any possible polyps that could predispose to allergies. Secondly, it is necessary to measure serum or blood Immunoglobulin E, IGE, this is the main marker of the intensity of the allergic response in the body. Based on these findings, treatment could then be started. Avoiding a possible substance or trigger to the allergy is a key component in the management. Chat Doctor. You might to consult your internist first. In case the allergist if needed, you shall then consult him. Thanks and kind regards, Bain LE, MD |
My friends brother has a very strong headache, burning desire in his body but he is not cold, his eyes, nose and mouth are leaking a lot of water. He is fasting because hes a Muslim please help us. We are home and we would be glad if you tell us what we can do at home for him. | Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. As per symptoms this could be allergic attack by something like dust, insect bite, pollen or food. First thing that he needs to do is to find the cause and then prevent it. Secondly he can follow these steps to feel better |
hello doctor i am 18 yr old and my height is 5.5 feet and weigh 75 kg. i masturbate 4 times a week and often get headaches after dat. i want to know wheather masturbation reduces brain efficiency or IQ in any way ???? and secondly wheather it stops the body from growing like effecting height | Hi, There is no scientific evidence to say that masturbation causes all those problems you mentioned in the question. What you are describing is probably orgasm headache which is usually benign (not dangerous one). There is no specific treatment except symptomatic, like paracetamol. If it is really troublesome there are some medications which can be better taken after consultation with a neurologist. My suggestions to you |
Hi Doctor,We have been trying to conceive from the past 8 to 9months. All our tests were normal(hormones,Ultrasound,HSG,Sperm Analysis). I have never missed my period but my cycle after marriage varies between 27 to 34days. Am I ovulating properly? And do we need to wait and try for sometime or do we need to contact the doctor for further examinations? | HelloWelcome here. I can understand your concerns. There are certain kits available in the market which can give you the idea about your ovulation. If your cycle runs between 27 and 34 days, your ovulation may range between days 13 and 20. Start testing with kit on day 11 and continue until day 20 or so. Days between 13 and 20 would be most fertile for you. Have unprotected intercourse within these dates. If this doesn't works, then you can consult your nearest doctor for further examination. Hope this helps. Thanks. |
EVERYONE I KNOW THINK I M NUTS. I THINK I HAVE SOME SORT OF INFESTATION THAT IS EVERYWHERE. WHEN I SAY EVERYWHERE, I MEAN EYES, NOSE, MOUTH, EARS,SCALP, GUMS, AROUND AND UNDER MY FINGERNAILS AND TOENAILS, GENITALS, AND EVERYWHERE ELSE YOU AND I CAN THINK OF. WHAT COULD THIS BE? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! Are you having any symptoms? If you have symptoms like fever, weakness, body aches etc., that may suggest of some generalized infection. However, in absence of any symptoms and if you just feel that you are infested, you might be needing a psychiatric opinion. There is nothing wrong in it as you might be suffering from some phobia, and it can be got rid of with the help of Psychotherapy and medications. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. With warm regards, |
HI , This query is about helicobacter pylori diagnosis. What is is the most effective test to rule out H.pylori infection in INdia?i donot want to go through invasive procedure like endoscopy. Please advise about noninvasive tests.The blood testing for Ig G and Ig M also does not confirm a recent infection.I have never been treated or tested before for this infection.I have been diagnosed with moderate anemia with HB of 8.9 and ferritin of 2.9. I would also like to know if IV supplementation of iron sucrose can be done instead of having to take oral supplementation as this does not agree with me and affects me badly. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative, bacterium present in the stomach.80 percent of individuals infected with the bacterium will be asymptomatic, but individuals infected with H. pylori have a 10 to 20% lifetime risk of developing peptic ulcers. Confirmation of the presence of the H. pylori bacterium can be determined non-invasively using a urea breath test or a stool antigen test. So, i would suggest you to go for urea breath test. But definitely the best confirmation can be done only by endoscopic biopsy followed by rapid crease testing histology with special stains, or culture. Yes, you can go for iron sucrose injections if you are not compliant with oral medications. But be sure that you take under your doctors' guidance, since it has its own side effects. Thank you |
hi for three years and 10 months kid the urine report result as given below Micro | Hi, It would be easier for me if I get a few more details |
i have undergo a physical exam and they found out that i have a high level of sgpt. however i go for ultrasound and they said that my liver is in good condition, now my question is it really normal that my liver is normal and at the same time it has a high level of sgpt? my sgpt is 254, please help me im very anxious on my health condition because i might lost my job. and what are the treatments and proper diet for me and usually how long will i have to take my treatments. thank you so much please help any advise.. God bless! | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury. Increase in SGPT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. You need proper evaluation. You need few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS), renal function test(RFT), lipid profile, GGT level, complete liver function test, urine RE/ME. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. You should avoid fried and junk food. Medicines should be prescribed after complete investigations. I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily after food for three months. This help in regeneration of liver cells. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have been getting numb and tingling in both my arms from elbow down in to my two last fingers for several months. It started out just every once in awhile and now is happening several times a day. Just recently, my feet have started to tingle and feel numb every once in a while also. | Thank you very much for contacting Chat Doctor. You have problem of numbness at elbow and figures may be because of nerve compression problem. Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause numbness over finger and elbow region. Check your B12 level first. Take one MRI for further diagnosis. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. Proper physical examination and history give exact idea. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thank you very much. |
I have been taking trie sprintec for over six months my boyfriend and I never use condoms he ejaculates in me and we sleep with him still inside me well this month my period was three days late and on the fourth day it was only brown spotting when I wiped and only lasted 3 days for the past two weeks I have been having pregnancy symptoms but negative blood and urine test is it possible Im pregnant | Hello, As you have gotten NEGATIVE blood and urine test, then you have NO chance of pregnancy in this context. Sprintec is quite effective OCP and prevents unwanted pregnancy more than 99% on regular using. It may cause brown discharge sometimes. Maintain genital hygiene properly. Other reasons are hormonal imbalance, old endometrial tissue, vaginal or pelvic infection, weight gain etc. Following initial test report, you need to consult with gynecologist for next line management. Good luck. |
SIR, THIS IS TO INTIMATE THAT I HAVE SEVERE ITCHING PROBLEMS ON MY HIPS,TESTICLES, PENIS AND ON UPPER THIGH, ITS ALWAYS THERE ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR, THE COLOR OF MY ABOVE MENTIONED AREA HAS TURNED VERY VERY BLACK DUE TO CONTINUOUS ITCHING, CURRENTLY I AM USING FLUCORT SKIN CREAM, IS THIS SKIN CREAM GET ME BACK THE ORIGINAL COLOR OF THE SKIN OF ABOVE MENTIONED AREA AND GET ME RID OF ITCHING PROBLEMS BECAUSE I AM GETTING MARRIED SOON AND I FEEL VERY EMBARASSED . | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum Fungal infection is very common in that area you have mentioned already. Please give details regarding lesion whether it is round with central clearing or not. In case if it is fungal infection your cream does not help in fact can increase it. So, a pic of your lesion is highly appreciated and antifungal cream can help you a lot for the clearance of lesion. All the best. Waiting for your details. |
I am 30 years old and had TB 10 years back. I feel tired and breathless at times, especially when I have to bend, sit on the floor and get up and also after taking a bath. Can this be connected to reduced capacity of the lungs that would have occurred due to TB? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, previous tb infection can cause reduced lung functions. Actually tb infection heals by fibrosis or calcification. You had tuberculosis 10 years back. Tb heals with fibrosis or calcification in lungs. So you must be having fire calcified lesions in your lungs. These lesions are non-functioning. So they can not take part in oxygenation. So over all functional lung volume is reduced. So some degree of breathing difficulty on exertion is normal after tb infection. You can do chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises to improve function of remaining lung. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have degeneration of the neck in c3-c4 & c6-c7 causing pinched nerves and pain. I had a neck fusion 4 yrs ago & am 37 yrs old. my c-reactive protein is 1.5 and I have pain in my hands, feet, hips, knees etc when the weather is bad. my RA tests came back normal. my blood pressure has been good for the last year until recently when it has spiked again while on blood pressure meds. could any of this be linked? could their be a underlying cause to my neck degeneration? I do have RA in my family. | Hello Your narration seems to be Showing involvement of cervical spine and multiple joints. In background of family history of rheumatoid arthritis you need to investigate yourself. If RA factor is negative then anti CCP antibodies may be tested. Other cause may be degenerative disease. You need to test serum calcium, phosphate, SALE, vitamin D3. Neck exercises and physiotherapy may help you. You need to consult neurosurgeon or neurologist for proper examination and evaluation. Hope you recover early. |
Hi, and thanks for checking up on me. I have not yet figured out why I cannot move in the daytime, but in the dark and at night I can. I considered hemochromatosis, but the symptoms don t really fit. I have started an herbal tea medicine to work on the bone marrow, and it seems to be very slowly improving. But I still can t explain why it happens in the first place. Thank you for your help. It is very appreciated. - elaine silverman | Hi Elaine, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. No, hemochromatosis does not cause difficulty to walk. 2. I am not sure if it is anything related to hemochromatosis as you can walk at nights and not in day. Are you able to move your limbs during daytime? If you are able to move any of the limbs, then you will require psychological support and counseling.3. Routine hologram along with serum iron investigations will give a guide on hemochromatosis. Liver biopsy can confirm it. If more details are available regarding investigations and clinical history, I can be more helpful. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
my name is ravi and i hav sex problems like nightfall and premature ejaculation from childhood. i have no control on myself. i saw porn clips repeatdly. i tried 2 leave dis habit but i didnt get success. I am also suffering from depression due 2 my career and personal life | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Night fall is nocturnal emission (NE). This is a natural process with which the sperm stored within your body is released once you do not masturbate or engage in sex. To clear this, practice masturbation or sex thrice or four times a week. Premature ejaculation can be physical or psychological. As you said it is from your adolescent period, I suggest you to consult a urologist for investigation. You could need treatment. Watching porn clips, masturbation etc. are not unhealthy processes. You should watch they should not become habits. Depression is a euro chemical disorder and is usually treated with Chat Doctor. Consult a psychologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hi, my wife slid out or her wheelchair today and twisted her right leg. Her leg and ankle swelled up. I am putting cold compresses every so often and have the leg wrapped and elevated. Is there anything else I can do to bring down the swelling. Nothing seems to be broken. I can not take her to the emergency room because I am blind and cannot drive. So we would not be able to get back home if we went by ambulance. We have no taxis in this area. | Hello, Sorry to hear that your wife has been injured at the ankle joint due to fall. I will advise continuing the icing and elevate the limb and see for 2-3 days. If that doesn't come down then you should opt for an x-ray and take an opinion on the x-ray reports by the clinical physician. Usually, it's never a fracture if there is no osteoporosis. It means bone weakness. If osteoporosis than one can suspect for swelling. But again it isn't major than witChatDoctorpression, elevation and rest of the things become controlled. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, i have problem ,i hope you can help me, i masturbate since 13 years old,3 times a day, every, morning lunch and before bed time, i could not fall as sleep if i dont masturbate, now i m 60 years old now, i cannot get long erection, seen like no connection from my brain to the penis,i took sex pills, my penis keep erection, but no sensation, cannot cum, only by hand, i m taking sex pill once every weekend, i am afraid i might die from heart attack, because sometime i have problem breathe when i sleep.how i can stop using sex pills and still enjoy sex ? please help , Jimmy | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are sixty. People become tired in your age for sexual matters and average male can only engage in sexual activities once in a week or so and that too with much lethargy. Here you are talking about masturbation thrice daily. I am afraid to say that your mind had become addicted to masturbation which troubles your body and mind. Over and above you are insisting in sexual activities also. Please, in your age, you are supposed to act like a matured, father figure, not like a romeo or sex maniac. Please understand, and visit a psychiatrist and do according to what he suggests. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
My 15 yo daughter has been having sever stomach pain off and on for a cpl wks. We have seen a dr and they recommended Zantac . Tonight she s having another bout of pain and noticed there may be a link to when she ats peanut butter. She has never had food allergies or sensitivities. Could peanut butter cause such severe stomach pain. | Dear sir/madam, I am really concerned that your child is suffering from stomach pain. If she has taken peanut butter previously without any stomach pain before, then it is unlikely to be the cause. Allergies don't appear all of a sudden at this age without symptoms in childhood. There are many causes for stomach pain which needs to be evaluated in detail by a physician. At this age gynecological causes like pain prior to menstruation, pain prior to ovulation predominate. Also, renal causes like renal stones, urinary infection needs to be ruled out. An ultrasound can be done after consultation with your physician which can pick up major problems of abdomen.Don't worry she will be alright. Just get her evaluated by a good physician. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
My Name is Fitsum My teeth infected by high concentration of Fluoride, tip of my teeth color is changed to red color and i want to clean this Fluoride to return my original color of white.what type of treatment do you recommend me with out affecting the enamel part of my teeth? i have been with this for more than 10 years, it creates something which is not good in my smile. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The fluorous of the teeth can be treated with veneering(tooth color restoration). If the tooth is completely gone and involving the pulp then it has to go for root canal treatment and then tooth colored crown or cap has to be given over the teeth. The other option would be the bridge(the teeth will be reduced and crowns are given over the teeth). I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Yes Dr. Grief, My name is Ruth and i have Hep-c. The virus has been in my system since 1995 i know for sure. What i dont know is when i became infected. I havent experienced any dramatic system yet, so can u tell me what symptoms i should be looking for and also what type of therapy is available for Hep-C? I thought it wasnt curable. I am a female 58 years young. | Hepatitis C is curable. There are actually new medications that came to the market at the end of 2013. Treatment will depend on the specific type of hepatitis C (there is type 1,2,3,4,5,6!) and treatment duration and medications chosen may vary based on this. The classic treatment includes an injection given once a week (regulated interferon) plus pills taken daily. Duration of treatment vary between 12 weeks to 48 weeks! The new medications are approved to be given together with the interferon injection, however in certain cases it can be given without it (the injection is the one with the most side effects). Hepatitis C won't give you symptoms until your liver is significantly damage, or cirrhotic, reasons why it is important to treat it before it is too late. Talk to a gastroenterologist / hepatologist for the necessary blood tests and then treatment options |
Hi My mom has been diagnosed to be having endometrium Carcinoma...the clinical reports told its stage IC ...now the Biopsy report says its in stage II ....she has gone through hysterctomy and the doctors mentioned she has no issues...as it was localized only within uterus...still the oncologist has suggested a small therapy after 15 days...would like to know about her future....will ther be reccurnce..she is 59 years old and has slightly high BP due to anxiety ...and menopause stopped 10 years back....please advice...thanks | Hi. I can understand your concern for your mothers' health. Stage II endometrial cancer is cancer of uterus that is confined to genital organs in pelvis. Treatment after surgery includes external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy boost to vaginal stump. External beam radiation is delivered to pelvis and brachytherapy is delivered via a cylinder inserted in vagina for a short duration as vaginal stump is at high risk of recurrence. This treatment brings down the chance of recurrence from 30% to below 10% at 5 years in stage II endometrial uterine cancer. I hope your query has been answered. You can discuss this with the treating oncologist. If you have any further questions I will be happy to answer. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. |
I have a hard mass/lump under skin above belly button. In addition, when I walk I lean to the left. Everyone is asking if I am okay. Dont know if its related to whatever is under my navel. It is more noticable when I am standing, and I arch my back. What would be the signs of a hernia vs a tumor? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggest most possible cause could be umbilical hernia.2. If you are my patient I would have examined and ask for the ultrasound abdomen.3. Ultrasound will help to evaluate the nature of the lesion (solid, cystic, mixed) in case of mass lesion, and its sours and extensions.4. In case of hernia the defect will be evaluated and herniating content will be scanned (bowel, momentum) at to assess weather there is any strangulation and vascularity Wii be checked.5. So I would suggest you to take an appointment and get the needful investigations and treatment done. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
I was playing with my dog (shih tzu) and was already vaccinated with anti-rabies a year ago. As we played, she immediately bite on my right wrist which lefts a very small scratch (not deep) with less wound appeared. I already washed it with soap and water and even put some anti-wound cream on the affected area. Should I be worried to get infected? Do I need to go for anti-rabies shot immediately? I need help. | Hi & Welcome. I appreciate the way you had home treatment using soap and water even using some antiseptic cream. Great! Since you have cleaned your wound thoroughly with soap and water and applied antiseptic cream there is no need to worry about the infection. However, you need to take TWO BOOSTER doses of anti rabies vaccine on Day 0 and 3 following the dog bite.Besides you should also take a single booster shot of injection tetanus toxic if you are not vaccinated before. Hope to have answered your query. Best wishes. |
I just had a biopsy to detect if I may have temporal artery. I understand they take a part of the artery does this grow back? I already had it dont a little late to ask but is this dangerous for the future? Should I have concerns? I am experiencing numness still from the biopsy also still tenderness in my right side blurry vision on right until I get my results back shoud I be driving or exercise? | You did not mention why temporal artery biopsy was taken. After temporal artery biopsy again that part of artery will not grow. But this is not a concern as the collateral artery develop and restore normal cir cation. Numb nee and blurred vision LN right side may be due to some other cause. Better take ophthalmologist opinion as in few percent of cases temporal arthritis has involvement eye will be there. Better to avoid Chat Doctor. |
Hi. 2 weeks ago I noticed a lump on one side of my neck. Then, a week ago another one appeared on the other side. They are not big lumps, maybe pea sized and slightly movable. Not painful at all. I am under a lot of stress at the moment with exams and work so not sure if this could be the cause? Or if these symptoms sound like something else to you? Thanks,kristin | Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have enlarged cervical lymph node. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hello , i was just concerned and worried about my sister , today she had to sit down because she felt really light headed she s been feeling like this since thursday..and whenever she breathes, her back starts to hurt , she says the pain comes and go s . so is theyre anything wrong with her , does she need to go with a doctor?, is their anything wrong with her. im very worried! | Dear friend, whatever you have told us about the problem of your sister it seems that she might be suffering from temporary low pressure causing her light-headed from time to time. This can be due to weakness or some undercurrent disease. Also another point you have mentioned that she is experiencing pain in the back while breathing. This also can be due to some pathological lesion in the abdomen or chest area. So you please go for a detailed clinical check up and x-ray and ultrasonogram or that region.I think this investigation will easily clinch the diagnosis of this condition of your sister.my beat wishes for your sister. Thank you. |
I am 31 years old women with 5.4\" and 65kg. I have very severe acne and i have tried many things from home remedies to medication. When using medication they seem to clam down but they again start up when i stop using them. I am also suffering from Hyperpigmentation. Please suggest | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern regarding Acne and I will try to answer your queries in the best possible way. Acne is caused chiefly due to hormonal influence and clogging of pores and followed by infection and inflammation. It has tendency for recurrence and complications like pigmentation and scarring, thus mandates proper treatment at the earliest. Treatment usually depends on severity of acne and for the accurate grading you need a proper examination by a dermatologist. Usually I advise proper course of oral antibiotics (Azithromycin etc.) with or without oral isotretinoin for few months. Additionally, I advise use of a cream containing nadifloxacin/clindamycin twice day and a gel containing benzoyl peroxide and Darlene for few months. Apart from home-based treatment, I also advise procedures like chemical peeling and laser and light therapy as you are having associated complication like pigmentation. Use good quality face wash and a moisturizer on regular basis. Avoid junk food as far as possible and include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Hope this will take care of your condition. I would suggest you to share your pictures in a direct question and if you wish to contact me in future for any question kindly use the following link |
Dear doc, A friend of mine who is from a poor background is A+ blood group person. Her HB level is 4.5 and plateletts are very low. she has to have blood transfusion every six months. This is done for the past 10 yrs and now she is 28 yrs old. I really wanted to help her to find her cure. Her father is A+ and mother is O group. one of her doctor is suspecting her disease as thalasemia. pls guide me a proper way to help her out. what are the test i have to do and what is her chance of cure. please guide me.thanks shamini | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have thalassemia or some other disease like plastic anemia. Blood group has no relation with any of them. She should go for He chromatography and if needed bone marrow examination to find the cause of her chronic anemia. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I had DVT in both legs and groin in Sept, angioplasty in Feb. 90 and 100 % blocked I am still having increased pain in both calves, vascular surgeon did circulation test said it had not changes much said at least in R leg it was probabbly permanent damage to muscle what could be causing such bad pain in Left? | Hi, thankyou for providing the brief history of you. As by reading the history of you I am able to understand that the pain is immense and needs attention. Now, since you have DVT, you need a thorough musculoskeletal assessment as to which we can guide for these exercises and make muscles stronger. Also, as exercise witChatDoctorbination of the medication will help improve the functional status and also will reduce the pain. Exercises will help improve the pharmacokinetics of the Chat Doctor. Also, exercises will help improve metabolism, immune system and also the vascular hemodynamics. Based on this, you can undergo a physical therapy session for the Musculoskeletal assessment and also, the next is exercises which will improve the strength and improve the venous return.in my clinical practice I have. Seen patients with DVT, and they all improve with physical therapy. 99% pain and other symptoms come down. I expect the same from you. RegardsJay In |
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