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after i ejaculate it feels like theres semen still in the vas deferens i still ejaculate and thats normal but it seems like some semen stays in the vas deferens it feels like small lumps but if i ejaculate again the lumps are gone could some semen not be ejaculated | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I suggest that it is just a feeling. don't mind that. Semen is a body fluid and is a waste product for body. Body need to expel it, and it will do so whatever may happen. Therefore, don't worry about that and let the body do its job. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
Good Morning Doctor,I am Arabindo. In 2009, I had Typhoid, Though Typhoid got cured, but since than I am suffering from severe weakness and 24 hours I feel Feverish, My body remains worm. Though Thermometer shows within 97 to 98.6. I feel very incomfort whenever any person with cold hand touches or any cold thing touches to me. COUGH is another problem. Whenever I get attack with cold, It starts with running nose and ends up with sputum. Whatever medicines I take, It stays more than 25 days minimum. I have mild HypeThyroid problem since 2009 only. I am taking 50mcg - Thyronorm regularly-6 days a week. Another problem started since 2009 is Heavy Breathing problem. After taking medicines it was reduced for alomost 1.5 yrs but due I started again taking Sorbatair & Duomate regularly since a month now. Earlier. I did all types of Tests (Blood & Urine). Doctor says everything is normal. But then why I am so weak. since last 700 days, I have not seen a single Healthy day / Good day. My marriage life is getting spoil. My present weight is only 49 kg. height is 174 cm and age is 36 yrs. O my lord, Pls. help me. | Helots is very uncomfortable situation that you are not getting proper treatment. Such symptoms, as you mentioned in the query may be due to these possibilities, these include |
I used to be a competitive wrestler and have had Ringworm hundreds of times. I have not wrestled in years and just broke out in four spots. Im getting married in one week and would like to kill this by then if possible. I just started to apply Lotrimin about an hour ago. Can I do anything else to quicken the process? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and is treated with topical antifungal agents while if you want to get treated faster you can take oral antifungal medications along with topical treatment. You can continue applying Origin [Clotrimazole] while you can also apply ketoconazole and fluconazole containing topical medications. You can start taking oral antifungal medications that are effective in resolving infection faster like Griseofulvin, ketoconazole, fluconazole etc. Keep the infected area Chat Doctor. . Wear loose fitting clothes and preferably cotton fabrics. Avoid sharing clothes, towels etc. with other individuals. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
Hello, I am 22 years old MALE currently taking Doryx 150 mg/ day(doxycline) for acne. This past week the skin on my penis has become very dry and flaky. Im starting to get nervous about this because its not going away even after Ive used lotion repeatedly. I have not been sexually active in 4 months. I also have not masturbated in weeks. What could this be? | Hello and thanks for your question.It's my first priority to help you. Well when you take an antibiotic - you could be inducing a yeast infection - so ask your doctor for a prescription to Rifleman - and take pill per week while on antibiotics. In the meantime you can apply OTC 1% HY Chat Doctor. Also clean the area with DIAL soap. Wear loose fitted cotton clothes. Start probiotics. Hope this helps. |
woke up at 5 am felt sharp pain right chest above right nipple, first at long intervals 29- 30 seconds, later more frequent, feel stomach a little bloated, feeling a little weak and tired, even after noon nap it s not so painful or frequent now. have move a big box not by lifting but by pushing it and turning it on its side. no pain in left chest, normal breathing now and pulse rate of 72. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion, your pain is more suggestive of musculoskeletal nature as you had heavy exertion by shifting big box. But still I advise you to rule out cardiac and pulmonary cause for this. So get done1. ECG to rule out cardiac cause.2. Chest x-ray to rule out pulmonary cause. If both of the above are normal than it muscle be due to muscle pull. Try to follow these.1. Avoid heavy weight lifting.2. Avoid heavy exertion.3. Avoid bad postures in bed.4. Take good painkillers and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad to the affected area. |
Hello Doctor How long can i stay without having surgery for malformation type1 with sphinx no symptons im 47 years old just diagnosed about 3 weeks ago referred to neurosurgeon after an MRI of my lower back pains which i ve had for years herniations slip disk ect. ect no chiari symtoms such as headaches | I don't see any reason to go for this type of surgery which may turn incorrect many times. With little pain your life is not hell. But it could be if operation on vertebral column goes wrong. If you are concerned, learn Yoga. Deep breathing and few gut cleansing Ayurveda herbals and Dashmoolarishta liquid - a boon for treating lower back pain. Do all for 2 months. If you do not improve, you have option open to go for surgery. Hope it helps. |
Hello Doctor....Greetings..!I had intercourse with my husband after 5 days from periods. As it was a unplanned sex i had postpone 72. Will it be effective enough to control pregnancy. ..? Will it give any effects when we actually plan for a baby...Please clarify.. Thanks in advance.. | Hi, I have read your query & understood your concern. Postpone 72 is an emergency contraceptive which prevents pregnancy, when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Earlier the pills are taken. Better is contraception. If the pill is consumed immediately after unprotected sex, the protection is nearly 95%, but this reduces with late consumption of pill. Postpone 72 tends to cause a temporary disturbance in menses & it's not known to cause any problem in future pregnancy. Thanks. |
hello sir , my name is tulika sinha and i m 31 years old .recenlty i know that i m asthmatic and that is from for few months about 7 months . my symtom is continuos sneezing , continuos coughing or a sometime a midnight it was occured. sometime i felt that my heart beating very fast .i m feeling very weak during this and sometime my nose is itching much and feeling feveres. sometime i feel a pain in a chest and become very irritating by nature not feeling good . so sir plz tell me what i have to do and how get rid of this disease. is it asthma or chronical boomcities or a allergical asthma? | All the symptoms that you have mentioned are of allergy. Asthma is also a result of allergy. You must take your asthma medicines regularly which are normally a montelukast, an antihistaminic and inhaled steroids. You should consult a pulmonologist who will regularize your treatment and once your allergy is controlled, your symptoms will subside. Fast beating of heart could be because of the disease or even because of medicines. However, you may consult a cardiologist to rule out any heart ailment. |
iha ve reapeted boots of sever cough that lead to suffocation and vomiting ,i taked erythromycine drug for 9 days ago with no benefit, now i take hydrocortizone injection , the boots becoming shorter but increase in number, please help me thank you. | HelloSevere cough may be due to many reasons like infection, allergy,carcinoma etc. You may need clinical correlation and further investigations. Empirically you have taken right antibiotics, but underlying etiology should be searched. Besides clinical correlation, routine investigations, initially chest X-ray (PA view)should be taken. CT scan of thorax may be needed after evaluation. Treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I found out today via an MRI, that I have the following | Hello, I have studied your case. Meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair. Meniscectomy will help you. Post operative you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
I cannot get my blood pressure from my right arm, the fingertips are white and I have a feeling of heavyness when Ii use the arm for normal actions like drying dishes or wiping down shower stall . I am female 74years old I had an undiagnosed heart attack 4 maby 5 years ago which left me with 30/40% heart function , close to 42% with the help of medication. This condition in the right arm started about 1-2 weeks ago. I am to see my GP to-morrow but I am curious and would like to know if taking an extra aspirin would help ot maby a nitro spray.Thank you. | Hello, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. The condition you might be having or getting concerned about is called PAD (peripheral arterial disease). This is quite common in patients which heart issues specially those who have atherosclerosis(narrowing of arteries due to fat deposits) as predisposing factor. If you can not feel your pulse then PAD is the top most diagnosis among the list of differentials. Your physician will have to examine you in detail and if he finds cold right hand with absent or weak pulse he might get an arterial Doppler and later arterial angiography to see what the reason is and where the blockage is. Here I would suggest you not to panic, this problem has treatments ranging for meds to stenting and surgery depending upon severity of the problem. Taking extra aspirin won't help much. Nitro spray is expected to help you though if you actually have Padded. Next most important step is to visit you doctor and discuss in detail about the problem. I hope this answered your question, If you have more queries I am happy to answer you. Regards. |
Hi I have pain in the stomach and having diarrhea for 2 days now. Slight fever on the first day. Last night, I had fecalysis and result shows everything is normal. I had blood test as well and showed my white blood cells is low than normal range. It was 3.4 as of last night. He asked me to take another blood test tomorrow morning to ensure that I am not having dengue . Another thing, the doctor said stomach pain might be because of hyperacidity . Pain in the stomach is coming from top area of the navel going up. He just asked me to take hydrite for now. I want another opinion please. | Hi and thanks for the query, Abdominal pain, especially as you describe above the navel (epigastric pain) is generally associated, but not exclusively to gastritis. I think his suggestion for you to take HY Chat Doctor. However, low white blood cell count associated with a fever are all indications of an infectious process. A dengue is quite possible, but other possibilities like typhoid fever should not be underrated. I advise a proper reevaluation be done, and other tests like stool cultures, acute phase reactants in inflammation (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C reactive protein), detailed evaluation of the epigastric pain carried out. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD. Thanks and |
I have experienced extreme fatigue on a fairly short-lived but regular basis for my entire life, and have often coped through impromptu napping, after which I would typically feel fine. Many years ago, low blood sugar was thought to be the culprit. Today, for the first time ever, I woke to find my skin jaundiced. I was too tired to get up and look at the whites of my eyes in the mirror, and the jaundice has disappeared. Any ideas? | Hi thanks for asking question... Noted you are complaining yellow skin and jaundice under suspicion... First for jaundice confirmation, do your serum bilirubin estimation with LFT profiles... If no jaundice then no need of worry. For your fatigue do your peripheral smear examination, serum ferritin and it.b12 Level. Correct anemia with iron tablet and multivitamin tablet.... If raised bilirubin then further work up done with consultation of doctor... Take care. Chat Doctor. |
I was diagnosed with pneumonia & pleurisy in June of this year... I still have left chest pain and pain in my lower left trapezius is it possible that I have had pericarditis all this time ?Echocardiogram in June was negative but monitor showed skipped beats. The chest pain is flaring up .... Very worrying . I am 51 - female - non- smoker . | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Skipped beats, chest pain are more suggestive of heart diseases. And you are post menopausal woman (51 years), so possibility of heart diseases is more. Possibility of endocarditis is also there. So get done ECG, 2 d echo and stress test for the diagnosis of heart diseases. You may need cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi doctor,im kilani writing frm nigeria. Recently i was diagnosed 2 have high blood pressure(150/100).im now placed on a medicine which ive been taking for 3wks. Is there anything i can do 2 reduce this apart from taking drug? I mean d kind of food 2 eat, exercise(im asthmatic), or have u. | If I am your treating physician, would advise you the following guidelines initially1)To follow the DASH diet(Dietary approaches to stop hypertension)-\u2192a)encourage whole grains, high fiber rich diet(including fruits, vegetables), fish,poultry meat like chicken, nuts,low fat dairy products in diet)Limit simple sugars containing Chat Doctor. 2)Limit salt intake less than 6 gram/day.3)To engage with regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (at least 30 min/day)4)Try to maintain normal body weight(i.e. maintain normal BMI 18.5-24.9)5)Avoid smoking, limit alcohol consumption. Hope this information helps you. If any further questions, happy to answer you. Take care. |
Hi, mday I answer you ouhealrth queries right now ? Please type your query here...my baby had a blood smear with a few acanthocytes. He was born at 36 weeks and small but has gained weight very well and is now 75th percentile. He is otherwise well but has mild persistant jaundice. His platelet count is 725 which is high. He is also being treated for iron and folate deficiency. Donthe acanthocytes always indicate some kind of disease or could it be related to his iron deficiency? | Hi, Acanthocyte is nothing but the abnormal shape of red blood cells. It can be seen in iron deficiency Anemia also, where because of less iron the red blood cells shape can get distorted. The thing I'm worried about your child is persistent jaundice, which is not seen in iron deficiency Anemia. If your child is less than a month old, then I would wait and follow up. But if older, then I would advise you to get evaluated and keep a watch on the growth and development. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, my period comes 5 days late but it was very less and contain brown material but I feel backache and before this I feel pregnancy symptoms please help me can I pregnant because I check urine on 3 May and it shows negative and my expected date of period is 30 April. | Hello, I read your message and understood your problem. There are cases of a false negative pregnancy test where the test is negative but actually, you may be pregnant. To take the best result from the test you must do the test one week after the missed period. This is the time when the Chat Doctor hormone is high enough in the urine to be detected by the test. If you can not wait to do this, the best solution is to go to your doctor a do a blood test for pregnancy. Also, the urine must be taken early in the morning when it is most concentrated. A diluted urine during the day may lead to false negative results. Read the package instructions for the home pregnancy test and wait enough time to see the result. As you have other health symptoms it is possible that you suffer from a gynecologic problem, and you must clear this up after seeing a specialist. Hormonal problems or uterus conditions may lead to this situation. Hope this is helpful for you. Thank you. |
I developed a soft squishy lump about 1-2 inches overnight above my collarbone on the front right. This is Friday i noticed it Wednesday night.It doenst hurt at all. I have prolactinoma and take Cabergoline no other conditions/meds i am 42. I eat healthy dont smoke but i di have a 2-3 drinks every night (lite Beer) | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. It can be lipomas (fat containing mass lesions) lymph nodal mass, lung mass also felt in rare conditions.2. In any condition if you are my patient, I would first ask for a chest x-ray and a picogram, and ultrasound for soft tissue swelling.3. If its pain less / not causing any discomfort you don't have to worry.4. Take general appointment when possible and get the test done.5. Hope it helps. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Hi - I got very drunk one Sunday a few weeks ago and a lot of negative thoughts about my self, my life, my self-image self-worth etc all came to the surface in one go. Following this, some members of my family have encouraged me to go to a pyschiatrist. I am afraid of the consequences of entering into formal psychiatric care on the basis of one negative episode after what has been an intensely difficult year (2 close family bereavements, a relationship break-up, change of job and the achievement of a new academic qualification). I am and always have been interested in and aware of my own emotional health and have never been afraid to confront any problems or issues in my life. I am currently attending a counsellor who has given me tools and resources to assist me in maintaining good mental and emotional health, but because I am attending a counsellor and not a psychiatrist , my family think I am trying to avoid my issues and want me to have a psychiatric assessment. I don t believe I need this but would be prepared to undergo such a process if it gave conclusive answers. I have never been prescribed medication for a mental disorder . I am 52, female, single with an adult son who lives overseas. I feel I am being rail-roaded onto a path I don t need to travel and yet, I understand their concern. I know I shouldn t drink when I m feeling vulnerable - yet, I did on this occasion and I have made myself vulnerable to the judgement of others. Should I hand over my life to be scrutinised and analysed on the basis of other people s concerns just to prove a point or can I make a stronger case for my own well-being by continuing to take responsibility in my own way and on my own terms? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Even though you have had only one episode of what appears to be depressive symptoms, it is important to have a proper evaluation, in order to have a proper understanding of your problem, so that appropriate remedial measures can be initiated. Moreover, you say that you have been through a very stressful time of late due to your multiple situational problems. You also don't seem to be adopting healthy coping strategies for handing your stress, for example resorting to heavy Chat Doctor. So, I think it would be worthwhile to seek professional help from a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further management. Wish you all the best. |
My 7 month old started involuntary head twitching and left arm twitching a few weeks ago. Very random but not constant short twitches, but usually happens when shes sitting up by herself. Today we were at a bday party and it was the most shes ever done it | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the symptoms of your 7-month-old infant. The description seems to suggest a diagnosis of partial or focal motor seizures, a type of epilepsy. The child needs to be evaluated in detail by a neurologist. A brain scan and electroencephalography (EEG) should be done to identify the cause of seizures and the type of seizures. There are good medications to treat epilepsy, and so, there is no need to worry. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I have had 2 lower back surgeries in 1 year this August 29,2014. The surgeon that did it is also the Doctor. I am no better can hardly walk and my penis will not work. I have done seen a Urologist and he did a Turp on my prostate and that did not help me. I stay in pain that makes me cry and I am 55. I just seen a doctor for a second opinion and he wants to do a 3rd surgery to put in a cage where the other doctor did not help me. When I had discussed this issue with the surgeon he told me he did not want to hear about my sexual dysfunction, all he wants to do is cut on me again. No way! Can the doctor be sued for cutting my nerves to my penis, my legs are numb and I have no feeling in my feet or my penis area. Please give me some advice. thank you. signed Bobby | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Yes, such scenario is possible and considering your explanation it is very likely that there was some interoperative damage to presacral nerves or parasympathetic trench injury. These nerves are responsible for sexual function. You need to do electromyography testing for a start and this will show us if there are some disorders. It may not be easily too treated, but the exact cause should be found first. If there is no vascular issue then medication SSR Viagra won't be helpful Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
Hi, I ve got braces and have had them for quite some time now. My teeth are getting considerably straighter but my problem is I haven t been putting my elastics in evet since I ve got them and when I have it has only been max 3 days so I still have an overgap. Is there anything my Orthadontist could put into my mouth once my teeth are straight to fix the overgap or will I have to have my braces in longer and start and proceed to put my elastics in until my bottom and top teeth are in line? | Hello, I suggest that you follow instructions provided by your orthodontist. The rubber bands are necessary to help tooth movement. Noncompliance will extend the time needed to wear braces. Discuss your difficulty with wearing the rubber bands with your orthodontist. There may be an alternative such as a neck apparatus to wear at night that may be an option. If spacing can not be completely closed, there are options such as bonding, veneers, crowns or bridges to close the space. Stabilization after removal of the braces is very important to avoid a relapse. Wear retainers and follow instructions for the best long term result. Bonded retainers on the tongue side of your teeth are very common and ensure that you do not forget as it is fixed in place. Thank you for your inquiry. |
Hi, Doctor, I am 28 years old,fat(Height 5.5, weight 82) I donated blood 2 months back during their examination they found Hepatitis C, Hence to reconfrim they took one more sample and confirmed that i have Hepatitis C, in report it says \"HCV | Thank you for posting your query. HepC diagnosis. You need NOT worry.You Should visit a gastroenterologist/ hepatologist. HepC can be cured completely now. There are Chat Doctor. You maybe advice a special diet (fat free), abstinence from alcohol and smoking. HepC is usually NOT transmitted sexually. However, your advice to take a second opinion from hepatologist, if you're planing a baby.HCV is transmitted through contaminated blood, injection |
Hi, my 5yr old daughter, has recently been complaining that down below is irritating her, ther is staining in her pants and sometimes a yellowyy green mucus on her front bit. Do u know what tthis could be. The earliest appt I could get for her is this thursday | Hello! I read your query and I understand your problem. Looking through the symptoms you described, your daughter might have a urinary tract infection causing irritation during urination, staining and the yellow-greenish mucus on her pants. These infections are much more common in girls, because a girls' urethra (a tube that empties the urine from the bladder outside the body) is shorter and closer to the anus, and the bacteria can spread from the anus to urethra. If your daughter was my patient, I would suggest you to not use bubble baths and strong soap for your daughter because they might cause irritation of the genital area, to not wear tight-fitting clothes and wear cotton underwear to your daughter, to teach your daughter wiping from front to back after a bowel movement, to tell your daughter that infrequent urination or delaying urination for long periods of time can contribute to develop urinary tract infections, and keep clean your daughters genital area. Also, I would suggest you to monitor your daughters' urination frequency, ask you daughter about the presence of pain, burning and blood during urination, check her bodies temperature, and ensure that your daughter Chat Doctor. I suggest you to call your daughters doctor if she is having high fever (over 101 Fahrenheit); bad smelling, bloody or discolored urine; low back pain or abdominal pain. I hope I answered your question. Furthermore, I hope your daughter will get better soon! Best regards! |
after a heart attack, stent ,and 6weeks later, open heart surgery ..two by passes..can this kill your ability to have an orgasm? It has been 8 months and still no sex enjoyment. Do women have to have blood flow like a man does to reach orgasms? Very frustating..... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I sincerely don't think so. But the anxiety and worries associated with the past surgical procedures can have an adverse psychological effect on sexual performance. Sexual performance anxiety can be treated with the help of psychotherapy. Consult a psychologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hey doctor so my twin has been having this arm ache in her left arm for 2 days now and she says when she bends it it feels like she is losing the circulation of blood to her lower arm I fear she may have MS please please get back to me I am only really worried about her | Hello Thanks for writing to us, There are various patterns of presentation of MS If your symptoms are progressive and repeated then you should consult your doctor again and do require investigation. You can do the Spinal Tap Spinal fluid analysis holds important clues in diagnosis. You can do Evoked Potential Tests for Multiple SclerosisThis painless test measures electrical activity in the brain to help diagnose MS. THIS CAN ALSO BE DUE TO CERVICAL SPINE DISC BULGE LEADING TO ARM SYMPTOMS. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I have got my lymph nodes swollen around my neck for 3 weeks. I had my wisdom tooth extraction more than a month back. My lymph nodes are paining also a little now. My doc has prescribed me duet 625mg daily for 7 days for this. Its been 2 days I am taking this but still the swelling has not gone down. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The lymph nodes may not completely resolve during the course of your antibiotic therapy though there should be some improvement. It can sometimes take up to 6 weeks for lymph nodes to completely return to normal. In addition to the use of the antibiotics, you can also consider the anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen, Catalan, naproxen, aspirin. These may speed up resolution. I hope this helps |
hello Doctor... my name is rajni singh..age 30 married... its almost 3 yrs of my married life...i m over weighted...my height is 5 ft 7 inches and my weight is 85 kgs.. i had used the contraceptive pills unwanted 72 for about 20 months after my marriage.. my periods are regular...once i had detected for thyroid but now it is absolutely normal... since the monthe of january 2011.. i hv not used any contraceptive pills... my husband is absolutely fine and have no abnormal life style... his age is 32 yrs and we have normal sexual life..we are trying for a long time like almost a year... i want to get pregnant as i know i m running of my age.. kindly mail me what to do to get pregnant .... thanks | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. For a successful conception, you need to have a regular sex on every alternate day during your fertile days-day 9 to day 16 of your cycle. Start taking folic acid supplements. In case you still do not conceive in next six months then consider getting yourself evaluated at an infertility specialist. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. |
heart problem my 45 yr old mom has idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and stage 3 heart failure along with sleep apnia she has been habing a very hard time breathing the past two days more than normal. im getting very worried but she says theres no need what do you think | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely worry and concern about your mothers breathing difficulty. She is having idiopathic Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and sleep apnea. Both these can cause right sided heart failure and this can cause Pulmonary edema and breathing difficulty. If not treated promptly, this can lead to serious complications. So better to consult pulmonologist and start treatment for PH and sleep apnea. She may need diuretic, anti PH Chat Doctor. So, don't wait at home, take her to the hospital and start treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. |
I have a couple of questions and wanted to see if they could be answered, and if I could use your answer in a memorandum to my military Commanding Officer. Once answered, can you also tell me what your qualifications are? My fiance underwent an emergency surgery on October 20, 2012. She had severe stomach pain and admitted herself to the Emergency Room on Fort Bragg at Womack Army Medical Center. I was away for training and unable to come home because we are not married yet. It was found that she had three ovarian cysts and they caused her appendix to burst. The surgeon removed the cysts and her appendix. Following the surgery, she has continually had stomach pain on a regular basis. This past week we admitted her to the emergency room again when the pain became too much for her to bear. Following the same tests that she had the originally had, it has been found that she has 3 more cysts on the same ovary in relatively the same spot. So after giving a brief description of her medical history, my question is this.....Would my fiance benefit from having someone around to take care of her medical needs while she is awaiting additional treatment for her ovarian cysts? As of right now, I am required to perform extra duties on base and I am unable to care for her whatsoever. So in your medical opinion, would it be safer and make sense for my fiance to have me around as much as possible to care for her medical needs and take her to her appointments, or to the Emergency Room if necessary instead of her driving herself when her pain becomes too much for her to cope with? | Dear sir, as I understand you want to know is it necessary to be with your fianc\u00e9 while she's having ovarian cyst? Well, you should know that problem comes when ovarian cyst rupture or become torsioned; this will cause sharp pain in lower abdomen and peritoneal inflammation which needs to be treated surgically in most cases. It can rupture today or never. Usually her gynecologist needs to plan her treatment and follow the size of these cysts. If it becomes too large it can be laparoscopic removed. So my conclusion is that you don't need to be around her all the time because many women have this kind of cyst and don't even know it. Also, every human can have appendicitis at any time without any risk factors so it doesn't mean that all men needs to have someone around him all the time. If she s going to need the emergency procedure for her disease she will definitely be able to Chat Doctor. Ovarian and appendix inflammation develops through 6-12 hours or even days... Wish you good health, |
I am prone to boils in my groin and I have a pea size knot between my tear duct and nose. Before this flared up there was a little white hard dot there that I assumed was a calcium deposit. I know it s not a stye but I can t figure out what it is. I ve done heat compresses and I am on doxycycline yet after 4 days I have yet to see a difference. Should I be worried? And what do you think it is? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I don't know if for sure this is a boil or a swollen lymph node in response to a wound or infection that you have on the lower limbs. If you have no wound, then this is most likely a boil. You seem to have pyoderma in groin area. It is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococci. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and investigations. Antibiotics like definite and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Immunoboosters may be taken to improve immunity. Hygiene should be improved to prevent relapse. Detail bath may be taken to improve hygiene. I think you might get good result. Thank you. |
I had some dental work done yesterday and they had to numb my mouth to prepare for some bridgework. Shortly after arriving home, I began to lose my voice...and today it is pretty raspy. Could this be from the novacaine? My throat is not really closed, just feels a little narrower than usuall. Should I contact the dentist? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum Dove1,according to the dental history provided by you, it seems that you had undergone tooth preparation prior to cementation of a bridge.I would like to inform you that local anesthesia(Novocaine) cannot change the tone or even affect your vocal cords in any way. I understand that your voice has become raspy following the dental work, for this clinical check up is required, in order to confirm the cause. Therefore, I would advise you to visit your dentist soon.I assume that you do not suffer from any respiratory infection. On the whole, Novocaine cannot affect your voice, i hope I answered your query, I wish you good health. |
Hi i am urinating quite often throughout the day, im also constantly hungry, mainly at night which has resulted in me putting on weight recently & im tired quite a lot, so i tend to sleep in until mid day. i am currently taking citalopram 30mg.can you help? | Hello, The symptoms are indicative of two differential diagnosis-1. Either your depression is not properly controlled with citalopram and the symptoms are due to it2. OR you have developed diabetes (or provided you are already a diagnosed case)So, get sugar levels and thyroid done and if they are normal, then either increase the dosage of citalopram or change to a better and effective molecule. Hope the reply is useful |
hello doctor.....i m 26 years old girl..i walk daily in evening about 1 hour..but yesterday i suddenly feel heaviness in my chest as i am breathing properly...what could be the reason..and somtimes i also feel my chest hurt when i take deep breath..plzz i want to know ur opinion | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Bronchitis can cause heaviness in chest and chest pain on breathing. So we should first rule out bronchitis in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). If all these are normal then possibility of stress and anxiety is more. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi DR. Im 31 years; 74.5 KGS and 1.89 Metres tall. 1st | Hello, Your symptoms include signs associated with an infection. The upper tooth could be Chat Doctor. Antibiotics such as amoxicillin can help control an infection. You would need a prescription from your dentist after an evaluation. The upper tooth, if found to be the source, would need dental treatment such as a root canal or an extraction. Temporary pain relief and reduction of inflammation may be helped with anti-inflammatory medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Your symptoms may be unrelated and you need to add |
Hi,My mother has multiple myeloma and had her second stem cell transplant 1.5 years ago. Her paraprotein level at the moment is normal. She has had asudden onset of severe back pain which has now lasted a month and has been diagnosed with low haemaglobin (this may be a coincidence?). She has not suffered trauma to the back. She is often prone to infection, could this be an infection of the bone, however her white blood cell count appears normal at the moment?Thanks for any help | Dear caring child It is good to know that your mother is treated well and stem cell therapy is recommended for it. Now has she complete recovered form multiple myeloma? There are high risk of sudden vertebral compression fractures in patients of mm. Since your mother has not met with trauma and pain has started suddenly it is mostly due to sudden vertebral compression fractures. Kindly take her to her and do radiograph of spine anteroposterior and lateral views which would help in diagnosis. Also, she is susceptible to infection and if vertebral infection has occurred, that also can be diagnosed with radiograph. I would also like to advise you MRI of involved spine region. Kindly visit expert orthopedic surgeon and get your mother examined. |
i m 39 + male. previous 2 yrs i m suffering hyperuricemia. last 1 yrs i m suffering skull pssoriosis. i take allopurinol 100mg + attarovastatin 10mg daily. what can i do? | Hi well come to Chat Doctor. Pills you are taking is one for hyperglycemia and other for hyperlipidemia. Psoriasis is again non-curable condition like hyper uremia and hyper lipedimia metabolic conditions where you have to continue with maintenance dose. I am psoriasis also remissions and relapses are known where you may require low dose steroid as maintenance dose. Consult skin specialist for psoriasis they are best people to guide you. Thanks |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.My tongue has developed a sore ( a white layer with rugged surface ) extended upto throat and i feel pain if i eat anything , and also let you know that I suffered from viral fever for a week and now i have normal temperature ,Dipu, Dhaka | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complaint the white layer over the tongue is due to yeast infection known as ORAL THRUSH or CANDIDIASIS and there is a possibility that you might have taken antibiotics when you suffered from viral fever and antibiotics many a times precipitate thrush as they disturb the bacterial flora of the mouth that is responsible to fight infection by other organisms. Although viral fever does not cause thrush but reduced immunity during certain infections can lead to over growth of opportunistic organisms like Fungus and cause activation of infection. Nothing to worry, consult an Oral physician and get evaluated and in case if thrush is diagnosed the physician can advise you to take antifungal mouthwash like Statin mouthwash for gargles. Taking more of Probiotics like Yogurt and garlic can help in faster clearing of infection. In case if still it does not resolve oral antifungal medicines like Fluconazole can be advised for 2 weeks course. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
detailed ondent on rt rib cg hi my name is aldo im 39 yrs of age and I have a problem with my ribs, its been progressing in the past 6 years now I have only half the space for my lung making it hard to breath. my doctors show no concern im to the point where my back hurts all of the time and it seems that im only breathing with my left lung and maybe only 10% of intake on my rt side can I get help with this | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done chest x-ray and PFT (pulmonary function test). Your symptoms are commonly seen with bronchitis, pleural effusion, collapsed right lung and fibrotic right lung. So chest x-ray is must rule out pleural effusion and collapsed lung. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) if it is bronchitis. You may need antibiotics and anti-tubercular Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
MY SINUS HAVE BEEN DRAINING SINCE AUG. I COUGH A DRY COUGH A LOT AND SPIT UP CLEAR MUCUS I HaVE DONE THE SALT SPRAYS, DECONGESTIVES, . HAVE A BAD HEART SO AM LIMITED TO WHAT I CAN DO. DOCTORS HAVE DONE XRAYS. STILL HAVE IT. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. For cough of long term there are only one prominent reason. It is from allergies or from parasitic infections. I advise you to take the cetirizine, prednisolone and DEC under your doctors' guidance. This three Chat Doctor. Please wear mask while going outside as this prevent further allergies. Please maintain good hygiene locally as well as generally because this will cure the infection occurring secondary to the allergy. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
I had a thumb crust injury on 11/12/12 and have bilateral carpal tunnel and recently had a sprain wrist to the right hand. X ray of right hand had no fracture but showed mild DJD scaphoid multangular and first carpometacarpal joints. I want to have the carpal tunnel release surgery and would i need a joint replacement to the hand and can this situation develope from the thumb crush injury of 11/12/12 | His think you are having 2 different conditions which are not related to your crush injury in 2012. Bilateral carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. Carpal tunnel release surgery is advised when everything else has failed to relieve symptoms, and it has a very good success rate. DJD around scaphoid and thumb carpometacarpal arthritis is also very common, it is first treated with simple pain medication, injections and when this fails there is wide range of surgical options to consider and this would not involve joint replacement. |
Hi, I fell on my left foot 3 weeks ago playing basketball. I went to the doctors and they took and xray and it came out to be fractured. A piece of bone chipped off the ankle on the left side. I was given a splint to stabilize the ankle and given crutches. A week ago I was finally able to walk on my foot, but now I realize that when I move my toes or my foot I get a a burn feeling. If my foot sits there on idle it gives me this tingling feeling? Did I damage the sensory nerve in my foot cause of the fall? Is there some cream I can put on there? The burning feeling is preventing me from being able to therapy my foot because of the pain. If I touch my foot it does feel numb at parts. I have been icing and elevating my foot everyday for 3 three weeks and have even used Epsom salt to have the swelling go down. | Hello, I have studied your case. Numbness can be due to nerve dysfunction. You can take vitamin B12 for reducing symptoms. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take In methylcobalamine 1500 mcg If not relieved then I will advise you to MRI ankle and EMG/CV [nerve conduction study for better diagnosis. For these symptoms neurotrophic [Pregabalin] medication can be started consulting your doctor. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi, im a 15 year old male. about a year ago i noticed a small pea shaped lump sort of thing under my skin the back of my neck under the hair line. it is no more than a centimeter long. it causes no pain/redness/itching. it is just there. it should also be noted i live a pretty stressful life so i am wondering if this might have anything to do with it. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged posterior occipital lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia or some soft tissue tumor. You should go for examination. If needed to take a course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and plan 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 have a problem in my stomach,veins of stomach are stereching so the result is pain in lower stomach.if i put some heavy thing then pain increases.weins are stimbring automaticaly and eyes are also stimbring ,i felt lots of fatigue and mentaly stress as wel.so i am not able to concentrate on things.after that acidity also started in my stomach i am sufring from this problem for last six months.pls tel me the solution to this problem. Regards Davender Arora | Hi Defender, For the discomfort that you are having in the abdomen, you must consult a doctor and get a detailed examination done, including ultrasound scan and if indicated gastro-duodenoscopy to diagnose the cause of your abdominal discomfort. Once the cause is established correct treatment can be instituted. Twitching in the abdominal muscle and eyes may be due to calcium deficiency. If that is the case you will require calcium supplement. Wishing you all the best. |
I had bunion/ hammer toe surgery a week ago. After two days of taking Norco & Vistaril for 2 days for pain, i had an allergic reaction to them (the drs. think) I ended up passing out after eating. I went to emergency room & they kept me overnight for observation. I ve been sitting & laying around alot this past week also. I just ate a small salad 2 hrs ago & since then felt a lump in my throat & nauseous. I just threw up. I have been bothered with acid reflux for a while now. I am also taking Levaquin for a bladder infection right now. Do I need to see a doctor? | Halloween come to Chat Doctor Dear patient, hope salads don't cause allergic reactions, this problem of lump in the throat and nausea seems to be more related to your acid reflux problem which might have got aggravated by the painkillers that you took after surgery, if you feel that the pain is persisting there, and you have vomiting also along with nausea then you can go and consult a doctor, otherwise if you are feeling ok, you need not worry, just make sure that you don't eat too much of spicy foods. Hope to see you feeling better soon good luck thanks Chat Doctor. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.. I have a small cluster of welt marks on the middle of my back that I found when I woke up yesterday. My lower back also hurts really bad. Could I have been bitten by something thats causing both of these things? | Hi, From history as welt marks appeared all of a sudden with pain in lower back indicates that you might be having Herpes zoster infection. Another possibility of having some poisonous insect bite is there. Clinical examination with personal viewing the lesion will give exact idea of lesion. Consult your doctor and get clinically assessed.Meanwhile, take some ibuprofen medicine and apply triple action cream. Ok and take care. |
I was sized for a bra and the sales lady told me to go to a size smaller than normal. It is really tight and leaves marks in my skin.Since I started wearing this new bra my chest has been huring in the center just above my breast. Could it be coming from the bra being too tight. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, inappropriate, too tight inner wear (bra) can cause chest pain on regular use. This kind of tight bra can restrict respiratory movements so ribs and intercostal muscles tend to work more. In doing so they become painful and tender. So better to change your bra as soon as possible and wear appropriate sized bra. Apply warm water pad on affected areas for pain relief. 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 am 20 years old, 162 cm and 101.2 lbs. I am a teacher and I work almost 12 hours in a day. I had a cough for more than a week with a white secretions. My throat hurts and I cant speak properly. Its like my throat has lots of mucus. I cant sleep, too, because I need to get up every 5 or 10 minutes to cough out. | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Iam 46,male . I had little abdominal discomfort 3 years back and identified some kidney stones of size 3 to4 mm and undergone Indian herbal treatment.Llater i went for some ct scan as well as ultrsound scan.The scan result showes lesions having the size of 1.3 by1.7. I am not a regular alcohol user. Stpt is 80 and bilrubin is 1. Pl. advise me about treatment for this. | Hello, As per your description, there is no high risk factor associated with your kidney stone. And you monitored the stone size with time that became small compared to previous one. The tiny size of stone doesn't cause any harm to your kidney. And there is no allopatChatDoctoredicine to wash out these stone. So don't be panic and just take some precautions like don't eat Tomato and spinach too much and take plenty of water. As far as for your liver concern, mildly raised SGPT doesn't cause any harm. ABD it will be better with time. Gardually your stone will be washed out with urine with time. If pain occur then take some analgesic meanwhile. Thank you |
I think I have a cyst and Im very scared. Its very swollen and pops frequently with puss and blood. My biggest fear is that its gone into my leg, as it hurts, I can hardly walk and a particular long vein on my left has is popping out and is red, not the typical green my veins usually are. Please help!!!! | Thanks for posting you query to Chat Doctor .cyst are fluid filled sac and formed below layer of skin or in the internal organ. Usually they produce symptom depend upon compressive effect on neighboring organ. Cyst are filled with blood or pus only when they become secondarily infected .if you are having any pulsatile swelling it will not be cyst but something else.treatment of cyst is surgical removal, so you should contact to General Surgeon for local examination and then take treatment accordingly. Hope you would be satisfied with my answer. Feel free to communicate if any query.regards, Chat Doctor. |
two weeks ago i overdosed on vitamin c and spent last 2 weeks in bed sleeping with back pain and stomach pain on left side, lately iv been gettin chest pains and erectile problems and lost a lot of hair will my hair grow back? and my doctor says u can not overdose from vitamin c i dont no what to do,im 27years of age and feel alone and lost | Vitamin C is water-soluble, with dietary excesses not absorbed, and excesses in the blood rapidly excreted in the urine. It exhibits remarkably low toxicity. EVEN IF OVERDOSING, IT CAUSES ONLY DIARRHEA. SO YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE NOT DUE TO VITAMIN C., THAT TOO AFTER 2 WEEKS OF DOSING. YOU MUST GET YOUR COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT DONE SOON. hair LOSS, SPINE PROBLEMS, BONE PAINS, ERECTILE PROBLEMS POINT TO SOME DISEASE PROCESS, MAY BE HEMATOLOGICAL.ALSO GET YOUR LIVER AND SPLEEN EXAMINED BY A PHYSICIAN TO SEE IF THEY ARE ENLARGED, AND IF NECESSARY, YOUR DOC. MAY ASK FOR BONE MARROW EXAMINATION ALSO.TAKE PLENTY OF FLUIDS ORALLY AND MILK DIET TO OVERCOME ANY ACIDITY IN STOMACH CAUSING YOU PAIN |
my 19 months baby has a chalazion on her upper eyelid since 2 months now, however it s not as big as i ve seen in videos and research many adults have. Should i leave it to heal by itself or i should interfere, though her pediatrician told me to do nothing about it. Also, how long will it take maximum to heal?? | More than 50% of Chal\u00eda resolve with conservative treatment. Warm compresses (do not squeeze) with a wet facecloth, as hot as can be tolerated, can be used to melt the lipid secretions, thereby encouraging resolution of the ductal blockage and facilitating the Chat Doctor. Baby shampoo or commercial lid wipes can be used over the eyelashes to remove debris blocking the ducts opening. Although a champion is not an emergency medical condition, an acute and inflamed champion may require antibiotics, steroids and |
Hello, I have had pain in the scrotum area for a while now,,, maybe 6-8 months.... I believe it is the spermatic cord..... My Testical doesn t hurt but when I shower, or urinate and my hand touches between my testical n the base of my penis on and around the spermatic cord it brings tears to my eyes..... What do you think? | Hellman in scrotal area may be due to many causes like infection, fluid,mass, torsion etc. Pain may be due to testis, epididymis pathology etc. Your condition need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, urine RE/ME, ultrasound and color Doppler of scrotum. Treatment depend upon findings. You should consult surgeon for proper evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
hi, my six year old daughter used to drink milk normally but since last three weeks , she vomits a little milk in the morning...while drinking....and then finishes the whole glass..And she doesnt vomit after that. She is normal whole day and eats n drinks normally and is perfectly healthy. She has always been a fussy eater and takes time to eat and drink .Hence i usually reserve 30 -40 minutes in morning for her to drink milk and then she carries breakfast to school which she eats without an issue. But dmaking her drink milk in the morning has become a problem coz of this.I cannot skip milk coz she eats bf from school only at 9 and she refuses to eat early morning since she was never used to it.She has been drinking milk early morning ever since she was 3. | HI...by what you quote I feel that the infant is having severe form of GER (gastroesophageal reflux). Your daughter will need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make her lie down in a propped up position - as in the care seat. She should not be sleeping completely flatly.3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small liquors.4. This type of GER is the root cause for the constipation she is having. She needs expert gastroenterology consultation. Regards - |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...one year old shows poor weight gain but also a slow down in height, pedriatician has asked to wait two weeks and if no improvement is shown she will start doing tests, what could be the problem? | Slow down in both weight and height for age may be due to faulty feeding, repeated illnesses, familial short stature, some hormonal, metabolic or genetic problems etc. Faulty nutrition during weaning period is one of the most common cause of slow down in weight and height. You should reevaluate your babies feeding practice with a pedestrian to make sure if your baby is getting adequate proteins and calories as per age.Also, your pedestrian will do various tests to rule out metabolic diseases, infections. Hormonal diseases etc. |
Hi I have been trying for a baby and tested yesterday, the 28 th day of my cycle, it came back not pregnent but I keep getting a bit of blood hardly anything for the past 3 days and stomach cramps as if I am going to start my period for the past week my monthly cycles are a bit irregular as I have thyroid problems e.g last month it was 26 days the month before it was 34 days. Im I defiantly not pregnent. Thanks | Hi, Thanks for the query. As your bleeding started there is less possibility for pregnancy. But if you think that the bleeding is abnormal for you and as sometimes urine pregnancy test kit may not detect early pregnancy, go for blood test for pregnancy or repeat urine test after one week. You have to keep your thyroid levels within control to get regular menstrual cycles and for fertility. For more details you can ask me through |
Sir, My son age 19 yrs, a bright 12 th class student in Jan 2009, faced a bike accident, fell on forehead, no external injury but forehead swelled. Loss memory for a few days. Consulted a neurologist at that time, he examined CT scan. He did not tell of any serious problem. My son wanted to take Pre Medical Test but the doctor advised to opt for easier courses. My son insisted on taking PMT. He passed 12th with good marks. Now seems very sad, orientation and motivation to studies and career has been lost. Forgets whatever he studies. Is it depression or the accident is showing up its effect after several months. What should I do. | Hi, I read your query and can understand your concern regarding your son. Head injury with concussion can cause symptoms even after a few months. However, in your sons case, it is very difficult to delineate the cause of depressive symptoms to be as an after effect of head injury from an independent depressive episode. I would also recommend getting a fresh MRI-brain done, to rule out ant brain injury. If the MRI comes out to be normal, it is very less likely that the symptoms are due to head injury. In any case, your son would need treatment with anti-depressants like Escitalopram. You should seek a psychiatric consultation for your son for initiating proper treatment. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. |
i am 53 years old and suffer from seasonal allergies. a week go i started sneezing and coughing and my eyes burned. after three days of this,i woke up in the early morning between 500 and 700 am and when i turned over my head felt funny and then the room started to spin.A week has passed by and this morning the same thing happened.could this be related to my allergies. | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor The symptoms that you are describing may be vertigo which is the sensation of movement (either the person or the environment). There are different causes but based on the fact that your symptoms occur with certain positions then it may be caused by BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). This is a condition of the inner ear, and it is not related to your allergies. Your doctor can confirm this by performing certain maneuvers in his or her office. Treatment would involve your doctor taking you through other maneuvers (called EPLE maneuver) to correct the issues in the inner ear causing the problem. I hope this helps |
I am 19 years old. About a month ago I had unprotected sex with my partner and he ejaculated inside me. It was 5 days before my period was due. I took emergency contreception 2 hours after sex. When I was suppose to get my period I had bleeding for 2 days it was heavy like a period but only lasted 2 days. Now it is a month later and Im late for my period. Could I be pregnant? | Hi thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor First I ADVICE YOU THAT YOU GET YOUR URINARY PREGNANCY TEST DONE BEFORE YOU CAN RULE OUT ANYTHING. . You must specify how many days you are overdue .if it is positive we will go for an ultrasound, and then we will further plan the course of action. And accordingly we will suggest you something. Till then, I advise you not to worry and consult your gynecologist immediately. Take care |
I have noticed a large bone like lump on the back left hand side of my skull just above the base of skull it was not there earlier and have not bumped or banged it. It is not painful to touch and I have no headache at the moment but I do suffer from severe headaches and migraines sometes for days at a time. | Hi, I read carefully your question and would explain that there are different causes that may lead to these symptoms |
What can I do to calm my boyfriend who has anger management issues? When driving, he screams at people who drive too slow, complains about the bad traffic, picks fights with waiters who try to overcharge him (causing me a lot of embarassment) and cusses all sorts of vulgarities. He says that when he gets angry it is mainly because of people who have bad ethics , otherwise he would have no reason to get so angry. My boyfriend is not a regular bully, he is a highly-educated professional who just has problems controlling his anger. However, he should take a good look at himself when he is angry. His face is beetroot red and his eyes dart around and he screams as loud as a volcano erupting. He won t let the matter rest until I talk him out slowly. When I am out with him, he gets jealous and glares menacingly at any men who looks my way for more than a second. I will tell him to stop but he continues. Only when I threaten to walk away will he stop his nonsense. But of course, a few days later, his bad attitude and anger management issues start again. I have known him for 5 months. He likes being by himself, doesn t have too many friends and spends most of his time working and working on his doctorate. He plays squash (which many think of as a violent game) and is an otherwise active and healthy 39 year old (I am 24). He has not been verbally abusive towards me, but I fear that it is a matter of when. Why is he like that? What can I do to help him and myself? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. If your boyfriends anger irritability and poor frustration tolerance has been of recent onset, then underlying psychological problems like stress, anxiety or depression have to be considered. If they have been long-standing, without any other psychological problems, then they are more likely to be part of his personality. If you feel that his anger problem is prominent and causing interpersonal or social difficulties, I would advise you to ask him to get professional help. There are various good psychological therapies and counselling techniques which can help with such problems. Also practicing relaxation techniques, learning stress-management and coping skills will also be beneficial. Wish you all the best. |
My Trachea or Larynx is really sore. It seems that when I cough, swallow, or even breathe it starts to hurt and has a sharp pain. Any suggestions on what to do. I have asthma and that has gotten worse and my inhaler also isnt working with this problem =. | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X-ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes |
yesterday i had pain all over with fever i thought it was the flu, today is much less but my left leg is swollen, red, hot, burning, i should mention that my legs often get swollen when sitting or standing too long, but never like this, i m overweight i also smoke. i also have pain on left side of my head it feels worse when i bend down or cough, sneeze or blow nose. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having Unilateral (left sided) lower limb painful edema (swelling). So possibility of cellulitis (skin infection) and DVT (deep venous thrombosis) is more. Both these diseases are common in active smoker. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of left lower limb, ultrasound examination of swollen part and venous Doppler study. Better to quit smoking as soon as possible because it is not a good habit. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi my mom has terminal cancer starting in breast moving to lung liver and limpnoid and brain. After eight years of battling we are told no more can be done. Its been about 3 months and my moms left side doesnt work anymore. She has troubles breathing everyonce in awhile. Wr started morphine is this what could take her. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Breast cancer that has spread to lung, liver,brain is stage 4 diseases and unfortunately outcome is very poor for this stage. You should give her symptomatic mediation and all possible support in this stage. Patients like her who have advanced stage disease need good palliative care. It is treatment of problems patient is facing like pain, nausea, omitting etc. This treatment is more important to improve quality of life of patient. There are strong pan medications like morphine which can help her. It is good that she is getting pain medication. There are many pain medicine available and doctor can prescribe him appropriate medication in adequate dose so that he becomes pain free. Regards Regards |
hi doctor. i have a problem. when i walk to fast, my heart beat very fast..and sometime it hard for me to breath. I have asthma. but i feel not normal, because when i breath, my chest in pain. a lot of pain..my back also in pain when my heart beat very fast. i feel the pain on my left side. | Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. Chest pain, breathlessness and fast heart rate while walking or during any exertion can be due to angina. When you walk or exert, the hearts' oxygen demand increases and hence the blood flow to the heart also increases. If the arteries are having blockages, then this supply is hampered leading to chest pain, breathlessness. The heart tries to compensate by beating faster hence the fast heart rate. Breathlessness in your case can also be continued by asthma. I recommend you do an ECG and a 2 d echo for cardiac evaluation. If both ECG and 2d echo are normal then you must undergo a stress test. It tests the functional capacity of the heart and can predict presence of blockages in the heart. Also, I hope you are compliant on your asthma medications and inhalers. I suggest you do a PFT (pulmonary function test) also to evaluate the functional capacity of the lungs. All these together will give a definite reason for your symptoms. Wishing you good health Regards. |
Hello, I was diagnosed diabetic just over a year ago. After losing 50 lbs and a strict diet my a1c has been 5.7 and 5.8 the last two times it was checked. What baffles me is that I cannot get my fasting level below 120. Why would my a1c be good, but never my fasting level. Just curious. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor HbA1c is a reflection of blood values throughout the day. It is possible that your post radial readings or other premeal readings are within normal range will the fasting is still higher than you would like. The HbA1c shows good diabetic control (for a person with a history of diabetes) but it is not completely within normal range (e.g. non diabetics would have value less than 5.6)The fasting reading is also in this prediabetic range. I hope this helps |
my toddler 2 years and 2 month has hit her head of the corner of a radiator end tip of eyebrow its become a hard lump I applies ice on and its still the same she seems fine and fell asleep after half hour prior to the bump is this lump ball normal and what signs do I watch out for thank you ,yours sincerely.cidra najeeb | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. You have not indicated how old the injury is. In case of a recent injury, as the body tries to repair the wound, there might be some amount of swelling in the affected region. There can also be some amount of blood collection in the affected area. It is hard to comment without directly observing the area. If she does not have complaints about it, you can wait and see if it resolves. If not, it would be better to see a doctor who can examine it and intervene if necessary. Hope I have been able to ad Chat Doctor. Feel free to revert in case of any other further queries. |
helo sir this is kulwinder,my mother is suffering with ca breast,the lump is in right breast and the size of lump is 54mm,doctor suggested to operate,and three chemos before operation and three chemos after operation, after first chemo the size of lump is little bit reduced and it becomes little softer (according to doctor) sir please suggest us that is it a right treatment or is there any other better treatment? can this problem be cured without operation?/// | Hi, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-CA Breast of Gr II with nodal involvement. Surgical Debunking with pre- and post-chemo would reduce the remissions in such a case. Keep trust on your doctor, and they would do their best.Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
I am having issues with my concentration. I will be talking to someone and just totally zone out. Or I will be waiting on something or someone and get somethign else in my head and just walk away and go do that. At times I feel completely space out like I am not even really there. Or I am not in my body or something along those lines. I get dizzy randomly and have blurred vision. When things or myself is moving at times it throws my perception off. I have more stuff going on but this is just to name a few things. Does it sound like I need to see an Neurologist? | His had gone through your query. Yes dear you need to consult neurologist. Dizziness and blurred vision both are neurological symptoms. Need to do detail neurological work up and examinations. Dizziness can be due to change in blood pressure so need to go for routine check up and examination also. Investigations like funds examination/ CT scan/ MRI will be useful to reach more confirmatory diagnosis. Treatment is depended upon final diagnosis so consult neurologist for further assistance. Get well soon. Thank you. |
im writing this for my sister. her problem is blood clotting all over her body. she has done the test PROPHROMBIN AND tab WARF she was taking for 1 year. now the doctor prescribed the tab ACITROM that she is taking 5mg in one day and 7mg the next day like this alternatively. 3 months before she got a chest pain and it is found there is a block in her heart. as per the doctor we did the angioplasty. is there any permanent remedy for this problem? which doctor she has to consult with? now the doctor is saying to consult with a hematologist. but we dont know anything about this. we want to know her actual problem and its remedy. pls give the replay and help us.her name | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, from the history given here I could say that this is case of some blood kind of blood disorders, which is not being given here if this is deficiency of blood factor then this need to be found out, as she is being already given some medicines for the same, so she must have been diagnosed, in my opinion you better to consult the hematologist for expert opinion, take care, have a nice day. |
Last night I had a very bad pain below my chest that lasted about half an hour. It hurt so bad I thought I might throw up. It went away and I felt fine today. I had not felt this before. Is this something I should worry about now or wait to see if I have more symptoms? I am a 62 yr old female. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Reducible? Epigastric Ventral Hernia with Partial Obstruction. Dear, At Your age, this complaint of Chest Congestion and pain needs to be taken seriously, and it needs to be investigated for Angina with Myocardial Infarct. I would suggest you to go to ER and investigate for Acute MI and for the? Reducible Epigastric Hernia.USG abdomen of the Epigastric area, under the chest, would remove this ambiguity. So you should not wait for further symptoms to occur. Stress test with Blood profiles for Cardiac, Renal,Hepatic panels would be needed to take proper decision on further treatment with You. Remedy-After confirming definitive diagnosis of chest congestion and pain from Physician, treatment accordingly could be given from your attending ER doctor. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there. Take care and get healthy and avoid bad food to live long. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
I had a cyst removed from my neck 5 1/2 weeks ago and a seroma ever since. It seemed to be clearing up, and the fluid loss was down to a constant drip, but now a new swelling is growing again that feels harder than the original seroma and not necessarily fluid filled. Advice please! | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern.First you need to diagnose the reason for swelling. You can diagnose it with the HRCT thorax. It will give you exact dimensions of swelling and the nature of the same is also should be known. The common cause of the swelling rising is the cystic aroma in this area. If It's so, then there is need for radical cure. Until you are not done with the radical cure this swelling will never go permanently. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
I have been getting severe pains on the right side of my neck , and then soon there after I am having a bowel movement and feeling nauseated and pre syncope . I have recently been dx with Dysautonomia. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Neck pains need to be evaluated. It could be due to disc bulge in the neck. MRI of cervical spine would help. Pre-syncope and bowel movements are related to dysautonomia. What medication are you on for that? Flux Chat Doctor. Please discuss this with your doctor. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, |
I got married before 6 months. Me and my husband are trying for a baby since then. before 2 months my periods was two and a half months late. so i took an ultrasound scan. doctor discovered that i have PCOD. she has suggested to take duphaston 10mg per day for 5 days. then i got my periods. later that she prescribed me to take glycomet 1000mg per day and duphaston 10 mg from 16th to 25th day. now i got my periods on 30th day. from 2nd day of periods, she asked to take serophene and she has prescribed to take follicular study from 8 th of my periods. will this follicular study work out to get pregnant soon? | POD is a disease where ovulation doesn't occur, so you have been prescribed aerophone from day 2 to day 6 of your period means for 5 days.it will help in ovum(egg) formation.folliculometry is an investigation to see gradual growth and number of ovum formation and to guide the day when we can give in Chat Doctor(5000 IU) for ovulation when ovum is at least 18 mm big. Second half of cycle should be supplemented with progesterone(unfasten) for support of implantation.thanks. |
history of lower back pain . earlier was disc herniation. good days and bad days ever since. 41 years old. plumber. own business. usually get by with ibuprofin 800. one a day when its a bad day. this bad day has lasted almost 3 weeks. i bounce back quicker than this. have some meds that were prescribed at different times. wondering if any will help short term. Naproxen , cyclobenzaprine , cephalexin . | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the back due to disc prolapse needs oral muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone for full relief. In addition, proper bed rest, hot fomentation in the affected area and application of local analgesic gel is recommended. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
Hi, I am 24 years old and had membranous glomerulonephritis completed treatment with steriod and antihypertensives. Now taking only \"Diovan\" no problems any more.I am planning to attend a deep sea diving ciurse. Is there any problems or limitation with my condition? Thank you | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Taking steroids causes reversible side effects like weakness and increased tendency to fall sick. It is important to have a complete evaluation of your general health including blood counts to know if your immunity is good and to confirm the absence of infections. Considering deep sea diving, a depth of more than 80 to 100 feet is to be undertaken only after getting examined and taking a fitness permit from your doctor. Diovan contains Alsatian and this is a good antihypertensive medicine. People who have high blood pressure require a medical fitness permit from the doctor. In conclusion, a general health examination and medical fitness permit is required which you can get from your doctor attached to the deep sea diving institute. Please take precautions when diving deeper than 80 to 100 feet underwater. Please do not worry. |
can you show me a 6x4x1mm kidney stone. I was diagnosed with a stone this large 5 days ago and with the help of medications the doctor told me I would pass it. How long does it take to pass So far no stone and I am in so much pain, Any suggestions??? Thank you | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have pain in loin due to kidney stone of a size of 6 mm. You have not mentioned the precise site of the stone. The pain that you have is due to obstruction to the flow of urine from kidney and accumulation of urine proximal to the site of impaction what is called as HY Chat Doctor. There is no medicine that can fasten the passage of stone it will pass down spontaneously however it is very difficult to predict when that will happen. It may pass down within day or two or may take months also. If you have repeated episodes of severe pain and vomiting it is advisable to get it removed by endoscopic procedure what is called as Ureter Endoscopy.(URS). This will prevent further damage to your Kidney and will give belief from pain. |
my daughter has a bruise under her knee that is a red-brown colour with a lump in the middle. the lump is white like her skin. There are several other smaller bruises on the leg in different sizes that are the same colour. Is it something to be concerned about or just the healing stage the bruise is at. | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to varicose veins. I suggest using compression stockings. I also suggest avoiding walking or staying too long on the feet. If the symptoms continue, you should see an anthologist for further evaluation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
Hi my husband is 41 & had TIA November 2012, he seemed to be recovering well physically but recently I have noticed that he is verr absent minded, insecured & paranoid. On Friday 4th January he was extremely confused & couldnt remember things that had been arranged the previous weekend such as ordeing bedroom furniture & arranging for a fitter to come around. When the fitter turned up on Fridday he didnt know why he was there or which bedroom he needed to go in, there were other things as well. I arranged for him to see a dr & the dr sent him to hospital to get checked out but Luke refused to stay after 3 hrs & discharged himself. Is this normal behaviour following a stroke? | Hello, The behavior that you have described for your husband is not normal following a TIA. TIA is different from stroke. If you had detailed about the type of symptoms that he had during TIA, then it would have helped me in deciding the relation of these symptoms. He surely needs to go back and be evaluated for these symptoms. He seems to be having forgetfulness which can be seen in temporal lobe stroke apart from many other conditions. Convince him and take him to a neurologist. Good luck. |
my tsh level is 3.1 in 2009 and was asked to take thyronorm 25mcg for 6 months.after taking medicine for about 1 year my weight increased by 5kgs,side effects like pluffed face,swollen legs and hands ,hair loss was noticed.sir please suggest me to continue thyronorm or stop the medicine. | Your the latest thyroid profile values are required to decide the next course of action. TSH levels between 0.4 to 5 means that the Chat Doctor. In case of higher values, dose must be increased and in case of lower TSH, the dose must be reduced. Thyroxine does not cause weight gain. Absence of thyroid hormone increases weight gain. Physical activity and healthy diet is also essential. Monitor thyroid levels every 1 to 2 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards |
Sir, i am Rubit. my age is 26 yrs ,body weight 45 , height 155, i am allergic to cold water , cold foods, smoke and dust. most of the months i will got bronchitis ( last 2 years) .Before i used Esiflo 250 mg inhaler(salmetrol and fluticasone propinate) and foracort inhaler 200mg. last 2 months i am taking maxiflow rotacaps inhaler 250 mg. I i did the PFT test also that was normal. what kind of care i want to take. Allergy test is usefull to this? what is the complications to be happen coming life (becoz of rotocaps) my present complication is weight loss , loss of hungry, leag and hand pain, muscle spasam. | Only allergy tests are useful ONE OF MAJOR FOOD ATM IS CAUSING ALLERGIESFOOD ALLERGY TEST IS MUST GET BLOOD SERUM TESTED FOR MILK WHEAT POTATO RICE NUTS GRAFTER ELIMINATION DIET YOUR MEDICINES WILL BE REDUCED TO MINIMUM OR EVEN STOPPAGE ALL ARE RELATED YOUR OTHER MEDICINES ARE CAUSING PROBLEMS IN OTHER SYSTEM ADD LIQUID ANTACID YOU CAN ALSO GET BLOOD SERUM TESTED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLLEN AND DUSTS FOR FOOD GO FOR ELIMINATION AND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGENS GO FOR Desensitization THERAPY FOR ALL ALLERGENS ALL YOUR SYMPTOMS WILL BE CLEAR AND YOU Won't NEED MANY MEDICINES |
I have a small pink sac protruding from my anus. It is sensitive to touch but it doesnt necessarily hurt. It is just uncomfortable. It is also not hard, its soft, like its full of liquid or something. What is this? How did I get it and how can I get rid of it?? | Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump is a hemorrhoid most likely. Due to enlarged veins in the rectal area, a lump appears. If its large enough, can be visible outside the anus (like at your case). The main reason of hemorrhoids is bad diet (low fiber intake, fatty foods' intake) and lack of physical activity. Very often it can appear during pregnancy. To improve hemorrhoid condition I suggest you to improve your diet (fiber rich products), use hemorrhoids suppositories for few days and have site baths with Oak Bark twice a day for 5 days. This should improve its condition, but it won't make it go away. The only permanent solution is surgery. Hope this will help. Regards. |
Hi Doctor,I have got cold and cough and my doctor prescribed Bricarex syrup and now I have got stuffy nose and chest congestion. Shall I take Bricarex continuously until my cold problem resolved or any other medicine I have to take?Please give your suggestions.Regards,Raja | Hello are having cough, cold and congestion and now stuffy nose and taking BRIGADE syrup i.e. Terbutalin, guaiphenesin. Yes, in simple words to say as this causes bronchodilator and provide relief in cold, congestion, stuffy nose, cough provided if you are not having infection. If infection present then you should take some antibiotics. I prescribe my levofloxacin 750 mg / day for 3-5 days (one in day). Within 3-5 day, you will be symptom free. Hope this will help you. Good luck. |
hi,I am Santhosh from India. my father aged 65 years is diagonized with the liver cancer. MRI scan shows the size as 9cm .our docter suggests to remove the tumor. my father has no previous medical histories(Blood Pressure, sugar..etc).kindly let me know whether this treatment is correct or not | Curative treatment for liver cancer (hepatocellular cancer) which is confined to the liver is surgical resection. Before surgery the treating doctors will confirm that the tumor is confined to the liver by staging investigations including CT scans of chest abdomen and pelvis, a bone scan and other investigations if the patient has symptoms. What is his hepatitis B and C status and serum Alpha fetoprotein levels. I am sure by now the treating doctors must have had them done. If there is underlying chronic liver disease your treating doctor will calculate what is known as Child Pugh score for the patient. Lastly before surgery Functional Liver Remnant (FLC) will be calculated that is how much liver will functionally remain after surgery. This FLC is varies from 35 to 45% depending upon child Pugh score. You can discuss this with your treating doctor. I hope it is of help. |
hello dr. im 12 yo female, overweight working on it and 5 ft 4. i was wondering. some of my friends have overproductive saliva. i mean, when they talk, they spit everywhere. i was wondering, what are the symptoms and how to know if you have it. and can you cure it. my friends are healthy so i dont see any diseases. is it just genetic? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The increased saliva in the mouth could be because of two reasons one is excessive secretion by the glands, other reason could be impaired swallowing threshold. The increased salivary secretion can be seen in case of liver disorders, mouth ulcers, or any infection in the oral cavity, Chat Doctor. You have to rule out all these causes. Consult an oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these things. You have to swallow the saliva instead of spitting. Try to make it a habit of swallowing instead of trying |
I HAVE HSV 1 I VE HAD IT FOR Y ears only fever blisters on my mouth I recently had a baby 6 months ago and tested negative for hsv 2 but I ve had a fever blister on mylabia twice since December I also have a rash on my arms legs and neck the obgyn said it was pulps but it still hadn t went away could all of this be hsv2 | Hello, Thanks for the query, It is true that usually HSV 1 causes oral infection and HSV 2 causes labial infection.However, even HSV 1 can cause labial infection occasionally. Please repeat the test after 3 weeks, You will come to know which strain it is. Treatment aspect of both is same. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
I recently hurt my lower back, and while walking around with my shirt off my mom noticed a dark spot on my lower back. She thinks its a bruise but I didnt hit it on anything nor does it feel like a bruise. Its been there for a while now and Im in constant pain | Hello, As per your history there can be blunt injury leading to bruise. Another possibility of skin infection can be there. You may need clinical examination to confirm it. I will advise you do X-ray of spine, and you can consult with your doctor. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
My heart has been fluttering, and kinda feeling like a water balloon, the center of my neck from the inside has been getting a gradual pain, that last for a few mins and goes away and I have been having this cold chill that seems to run from the inside of my body to the out, not like a cold chill normal more like a nerve chill. Any sujestion on what type doctor I should go see? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because arrhythmia can cause Fluttering sensations, neck pain, dizziness etc. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. ECG 3. 2d echo. 4. Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). If all these are normal then no need to for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Im a swimmer and have ear piercings and in order to prevent the holes from closing, I have to constantly put fake earrings in. Ive had my piercings for over 9 years now and Ive always gotten an ear lobe infection from fake rings, hence why I always use the ones from jewelry shop (those dont do anything to my ears and I can wear them for days without taking them out). Is this an allergic reaction to the material used in the fake earrings? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint yes it is true that you are getting an allergic reaction to the fake earring due to decomposition of the metal and decomposition products are causing allergic reaction. You should stop wearing the earring and clean the earlobe with antiseptic solution and apply a triple antibiotic ointment over it. You can also apply a steroid ointment over it. Do cool compresses over the ear lobe. If you want to wear earring, wear either of gold or plastic as they will not cause allergy. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
im 19 and always had a regular 28 day cycle but the last to months its been different last month it was 37 day and this month it was 40 days i took pregancy test because i thought iwas pregant because it was so 12 days late but they were neg. then i got it after 12 days late i dont no why its been like this? no changes in my life no stress or eating changes or exercising changes so why do u think this is??? ps i havent been on birth control since nov. of 2009 | Hello misunderstand your concern. Following are the cause of your problem |
I just had a CBC done and it is showing that I have a high White Blood Count of 11.6 and a high Absolute Neutrophils of 8480. I have no other symptoms other than me having dark circles underneath my eyes and always cold. I am 5 ft 2in and 105 lbs. I am 24 years old. What do you think may be wrong with me? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have high WBC count with high neutrophil count. It is very common in infection. You are suffering from some infection. Just take a course of antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take antibiotic treatment accordingly. You will be fine within few days. 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 wascdiagnosid with Pneumonia and hospitalized approximately 5 days ago by emergency Ct scan with contrast. I have been treated with antioboitisa I I , po pain medicine and breathing tx since. Levaquin and zosyn IV was started right now. I have been taking Percocet for the pain. I called my Doctor and trying to get some answers and she said she would bet it was exclusively pneumonia. Now some of the other doctors are mumbling about cancer? When I get better, I should return in 5 weeks for a repeat Ct. They are playing with my LIFE now. Please, any guidance would be welcome. Thank you. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. If CT scan is suggestive of pneumonia than no need to worry much for cancer. You are taking antibiotic treatment. So wait for its response. Usually improvement is expected after 10-15 days of treatment. And radiological resolution takes almost 1 month. So in my opinion, you should get done repeat CT scan after 1 month. If opacities are still persisting than get done broncos copy and BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis to rule out cancer. If you are smoker than quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I had a high tryglyceride and stop medication from more than 2 years because the Lipantile piles 200mg, increased my sgpt as the liver couldn t filter all the accumulated fat, and recently I made the blood test and I have high sgpt 108 while max should be 40, and high tryglyceride of 398 while max should be 160, Cholesterol is slightly high of 220, while high should be 200 The Lipantile and Omacor didn t help What kind of medicine should I go for to reduce all the ad results, because the diet andsports didn t result good as well I m 40 years old Weight 90 kg | Hello Your findings suggests raised SGPT with altered lipid profile. Increased SGPT may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile,autoimmune causes etc. It is most likely related to altered lipid profile in your case. You may need few more investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, viral markers, ultrasound of abdomen. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. I also suggest combination tablet of atorvastatin 10 mg and fenofibrate 160 mg single dose at night. It will control lipid level in blood. You should increase your physical activity in the form of exercise and brisk walk. You should avoid fried and saturated fat. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
What is curam 1g?I want to take a medicine for pain last day march 3 I go to hospital to see my teeth we have some tooth decay and i decide pick one of my teeth..after finish we dont have give any medicine what i take..4 days Ive got pain ..what is the best medicine take..? | Hi. Thanks for the queryCuram 1 GM is an antibiotic combination containing Amoxicillin 875\u00a0mg and Clavulanate Potassium 125 mg. It is given post extraction of teeth to prevent Infection or to reduce Infection in dental Infections and other conditions. It is not a pain reliever. If you have pain after extraction that has increased gradually can be due to Infection or Chat Doctor. . For temporary relief you can take painkillers like Ibuprofen or Naproxen and if pain is severe Motorola can be taken but as painkillers are prescription medications, so first consult an Emergency room for prescription. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I m suppose to get my reverse pull headgear this Sunday (the only day my doctor is in) and today my expander snapped a little! I m really really scared that if my mom tightens it this afternoon it ll snap fully! And if I didn t my teeth would go back normal and everything would be for nothing! I have my expander for 2 weeks now and this Sunday I m getting the headgear I have to tighten it twice a day once in the morning (I did that) and once in the afternoon which is still to come! I don t have my doctors number. What should I do? Should I tighten it normally or? | Hello, You must contact your dentist an explain the situation to be told the proper steps. If you are sure there is a crack, I suggest that you do not adjust any further until you contact the dental office. Maybe there is another dentist that can see you before your scheduled visit, or you can be seen sooner. Look for contact information. You must know the location of the office and the dentist that specializes in braces is an orthodontist. I thank you for your inquiry. I hope my comments are helpful. |
I am trying to get a medication to lower my Blood Pressure. After 15 days on Norvasc my feet and ankles swelled up and I had pains in my legs and calves. I took myself OFF this drug and after 10 days those side effects have mostly disappeared. But my BP is now 150/80. Buy a new condition has surfaced. On both my legs, just above the ankles on BOTH feet, there is an ugly blood rash that doesn t hurt, doesn t itch, is not hot. looks like blood has come to the surface of the skin in blotches. What is this now? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that these changes in your legs could be related to a coagulation disorder. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests |
I have had a bad cold all fall, the cat scan showed some emphysema but my Dr was very concerned about infection of the upper lobes and treated me with 10 days of Levofloxacin, 500 mg pr/day the last of these was 8 days ago and I still have a bad cough occasionally with some mucous. How long shouod this take to clear up? I feel much better but still have this cough at time that makes me dizzy trying to dispell the mucous. I had been treated with amoxicillan two weeks before the last ABs. Thank You, ROD | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having upper lobe infection and emphysema. Upper lobe infection is common with tuberculosis. You are not improving with two antibiotics (amoxicillin and levofloxacin) and still have coughing. So we should definitely rule out tuberculosis in your case. So get done sputum and BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli-bacteria causing tuberculosis). If both are negative then no need to worry about tuberculosis. Sometimes uncontrolled emphysema can also cause coughing. So you may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) to control emphysema. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello, I get whiteheads on my face after whatever I apply.I use cetaphil cleansing lotion from3 year.it doesn t cause whiteheads.but if I use any sunscreen get whiteheads.I tried spectraban sensitive, suncote gel etc.I tried shallow facewash , it also caused whiteheads. | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. Whiteheads are basically a type of acne. Any cosmetics or medication can block the pores and cause acne. Especially sunscreen are notorious to cause acne because they are oil based most of the time. Try using water-based sunscreen like Sun mate sunscreen gel-lotion.Also, on daily basis use a retinoid like retinoid in lower percentage like 0.12 or 0.25 at nighttime over full face to prevent new eruption of acne and for healthy glowing skin. Use a gentle cleanser for oily skin like detail OS on regular basis. Chat Doctor. Hope this will take care of your issue. Wish you best of health. Thank you |
Hi. I fell in a hotel bathroom last night (about 2a.m.) I lost my balance and fell against the door frame , then hit the floor. My left arm and leg are badly grazed and bruised. I didn`t think I bumped my head but I vomited about half an hour after the fall. I also started feeling dizzy. It has now been almost 18 hours and I`m falling asleep every few minutes and feeling nauseous from time to time. As I wasn`t knocked out and am back home with my family around me, am I ok to carry on with their support if they call for medical help if I get worse? Many thanks | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you had a fall in bathroom post which you had bruises, vomiting, nausea etc. you need a thorough clinical Neurological examination. As many a time due to fall there will be an internal bleeding in the brain leading to such symptoms. Getting a Neurological examination will be on a positive side and will be beneficial to avoid any further symptoms. In my clinical practice most cases are Neurologically assessed and MRI of Brain is performed to see the possible soft tissue Injury. Many a time they respond well with simple symptomatic medication. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Could this be plantar fasciitis? I was recently diagnosed with Achiiles tendonitis, and Posterior Tibial Tendonitis (tendonitis on the inside of my foot). Ihave pain through my achilles tendon and on the insid eof my foot due to these issues. Recently, my heel and plantar fascia ligament has been hurting. I have pain first thing in the morning, and if I stand on it for too long, sit for too long, or walk for too long. Could this be plantar fasciitis? I go to physical therapy, and the physical therapy student said that my plantar fascia ligament is tight. When I go into physical therapy on Monday, should I ask them about it and have them diagnose me? The brace I have for my foot doesn t really have any cushioning for my plantar fascia ligament, would I need something different if I have plantar fasciitis? | Hi, when you visit the physical therapist next time try something called as a Arabic stimulation underwater. I have tried this on many patients with same issues and all have responded well. Later focus on doing some regular strengthening exercises, and you will be back onto your feet without pain and aches. Kindly avoid use of orthotics for longer duration as it might even act as weakening the muscles. Wish you a speedy recovery. |
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