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In the last couple of days I have had a sudden burst of pimples on my chin. More painful and red then normal. Yesterday I noticed what seems like a swollen gland under my chin. My throat doesn t hurt at all. Is the swollen gland due to an infection with the pimples? What can I do forth is? | Pimples are blocked sebaceous glands in the skin which when get infected become painful and red. These are generally blocked by excessive oil secretion by skin which forms a plug with dust, debris from rejuvenating skin. The treatment should be frequent washing of face to wipe out excess oil, Suffer soaps are having good detergent and antiseptic qualities for the same. You can apply an antiseptic cream or a Pimple cream like Clearasil Or CNIL on the pimples. Avoid using any cosmetic on face. And protect face from sunlight. If the problem persists consult your local dermatologist. |
I am Aanchal Jain, my query is related to my medical history, I gave birth of 1st baby on 30.12.11 but she died after 10 days of birth due to aspiration problem as doctor said she inhaled stool during delivery. After that, I again conceived but I had to abort my 2nd baby after 20 weeks of my pregnancy due to calcification found in stomach, arteries, may be lungs. Now, I want to conceive again but my menstrual cycle running above days as normal period, from last two months my menstrual cycle not come then I consult with gynae, she given medicine for periods after taking this, periods came but very little. Please advise what can I do, before conceiving again I want to satisfy that earlier medical history of with my 2 baby would not be affected in future. | Hi I think you should go for evaluation first. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and an ultrasound for your ovaries. If everything is fine you can try naturally with medicines for ovulation. Regarding your previous pregnancies, the first one was by chance so when delivery time comes just be a little aware. For second time it can happen due to genetic abnormality. So just get repeated ultrasound done according to your doctor advice. |
I have been diagnosed with minimal pleural thickening in bilateral lung apex which is an unacceptable medical condition for entry into certain countries. Can this condition be treated completely ? I am 43 years old. Height 169 cms, weight is 52 kgs | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Pleural thickening on chest x-ray is suggestive of past infection. This thickening is due to old, scarred, healed, fibrotic lesions. They are not active, infectious lesions. For medical fitness in visa purpose, we should prove that these lesions are not due active infection. For this you need to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, CT thorax and bronchoscopy with BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. CT scan is more superior in diagnosis of fibrotic lesions. Bronchoscopy and BAD analysis if negative rule out active infection. So with negative BAD report and CT findings, you can argue with visa authority about not having active infectious disease and these thickening is due to old, healed lesion. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
After visting my blood my bank for a plasma donation my hemoglobin reading was 104. I know this is low. They are send my sample to the lab. I am of Maltese origin I was wondering about Thalassemia. I will be visiting my physician soon. Teresa Thankyou | Hi Teresa, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Low hemoglobin could be due to multiple causes including thalassemia.2. Most commonly nutritional cause in females, secondary to decreased intake and possible heavy bleeding during periods.3. Get a complete hologram along with peripheral smear. Morphological classification will possibly identify a cause. Based on it, appropriate diagnosis can be made. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
Hello doctor , I am a 31yrs old male.... I had an ultra sound scan recently....the result shows d following..... gall bladder | Welcome toChatDoctor gall bladder stone once detected should be treated. Very small stones depending on the nature of stone some times may be treated with medicines please discuss this with your doctor. There are many reasons for gall stone formation but treatment mostly surgery and now a day laparoscopic surgery is mostly advised your blood pressure is high .it should be treated.please check up with physician and get treatment hope you be alright soon |
MRI-Impression | Hello there! There is narrowing of your spinal canal. Symptomatic treatments sometimes suffices, but if that did not help or if you are young and have a long life a head of you, you should have a surgery. If you are not willing to surgery there are medical options too. We can discuss that too. But should go for surgery if medicines have not helped. I will be here if you need to discuss other medical options and not willing for surgeryRegards Chat Doctor. |
hello sir i got hit by hard tennis ball to the penis shaft today morning......luckily it was not thrown by tennis machine ..and just by spin baller..but i got hit....after hiting i get vomitted...and then it start paining...but now at evening pain is gone...only when i touch right testis mild pain occur....does there is necessary to worry | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have injured your genitals while playing and had pain in penis and testicle which eventually subsided without any treatment. Vomiting that you had was reflex vomiting due to severe pain which is very common and nothing to be worried about it. Now you have mild pain in Rt testicle, Please take painkiller like Broken for a couple of days. It should get cured and nothing to be worried about. Chat Doctor. |
My son received celestamine syryp in January 2011 and I still have some. He seems to have a stuffy nose and constant cough at night when he sleeps. He just completed a course of antibiotics 2 weeks ago. Am I able to still use this Celestamine from jan 2011 now end of March? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have stuffy nose and constant cough which is due to impaired immunity of body and susceptibility of getting infected. Celesta mine syrup which you bought in 2011 you have to check its expiry date. If it is expired then you have to buy a new one rather than using the remained one. You should take steam inhalation as well. You should go to pediatrician once and should go for CT sinuses. Furthermore, you should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests to find out extent of infection and start treatment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
hello doc i jst remove a stone frm kidney(lethotrapsy) and nw they put a wire or so called foreign body to remove mixture of stone nw after tht i have pain bt after take dynaper its lightly remove bt the effect of dynaper jst exist 2 hr aftr tht its again pain nw tell if i increase the dose of dynaper its harmful fr me or nt | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have pain due to kidney stone removal. You can take dynamic up to 150 mg per day in two to three divided dosage if you don't have any renal, kidney or gastric problems and no other contraindications. So please consult your doctor before you increase the dosage. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My blood pressure has been ggoingup at night. I take 2 30 mg of Lisinopril_ 1 tablet brisipol _6.2mg_ 1 clonidine 1mg __in am and 1 clonidine in pm. My pressure went from 153/77 at 7pm to 195/95 by 11pm. And 216/96 by 1am. I took an extra Lisinopril at 12 and another at 1am. By 3am it had gone back down to 175/82. Is there any harm in taking the extra Lisinopril. I do not have insurance to go to ER | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are taking optimal Chat Doctor. So better to rule out diabetes and dyslipidemia because both these conditions can cause uncontrolled hypertension. So first get done sugar level and lipid profile to rule out diabetes and dyslipidemia. Strict salt restriction in diet and aerobic exercise like running, cycling etc. are needed. Better not to take extra lisinopril without consulting your doctor. This may be harmful, so consult your doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Yes I m 38 weeks pregnant n I been constipated through out my pregnancy but just got out the shower n I felt balls around my anus when I washed so I went n looked at it n there are two white balls sticking out my anus n a large purple discolored circle on my crack u can only see it if I open it no pain and I m more worried about the white bumps | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. The most likely explanation for the bumps in your anal area that you have noticed recently, is the development of external hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are veins in and around the anus that become dilated from the pressure of your uterus and the babies head pushing downwards, especially when you try to move your bowels. The white bumps that you see are most likely hemorrhoids that have not become swollen with blood. The blue one that you see, more likely is closer to the surface, where the blood can be visible through the wall of the vein. As long as your anus does not itch, or that you don't have any bleeding from the area, there is nothing danger about hemorrhoids. They will generally resolve after delivery. I would ask your obstetrician to take a look at them the next time you have an appointment. In the meantime, taking site baths, which is soaking your rear end in a warm top filled with about 6 inches of water for 20 to 30 minutes, can decrease the swelling. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy, and I hope you feel better, |
Hello,I have RTC and my Mri Says full thickness tear with 1cm retraction and partial bicep tear. Is surgery the only way to fix this? I have had 22 PT visits. The last 3 weeks I have had numbness in the hand and fingers. Is this from the injury?It is the super spinatus that has the full tear. | Hello, Since the supraspinatus muscle tear is full thickness then I think you should have surgery to repair it. During the arthroscopic surgery the surgeon will fix also the biceps tendon problem by doing biceps tenodesis. The physical therapy is not the solution for your problem, unless you are very old and your quality of life does not require much movement of the shoulder and arm, and you have other medical problems that stop you from doing surgery, then you can proceed with physical therapy and accept the limitation of range of motions left. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, lately my Index finger left hand twitches for a few seconds every 10 mins.. feels weird., & lately had a tooth extraction. the needle into the back of my gum made me gasp for air , & shake for a minute or two. Not sure if that hit a nerve but my finger goes moves from left to right . Can you explain perhaps? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The index finger is supplied by a nerve called the radial nerve. It is made of roots arising from the neck. These roots travel along the arm and become a nerve which ends in supplying the small interosseous, flexor, extensor and numerical muscles of the hand. The index finger also has interosseous, flexor, extensor and numerical muscles and twitching is brought about by the irritation of anyone or more of the muscles in the area. It will help to go to a neurologist and get examined completely. This will help in knowing if the radial nerve is getting pinched at a particular location and that causes twitching. Most likely it is a minor problem. Please do not worry. |
Over the last 4 days, the gum above my right front tooth became sore, was red but not swollen, formed a kind of head (no pus), and today has a small brown scab. Still a little sore, but very localized and not swollen. Any ideas about what this could be and whether it requires immediate attention? | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have gum sore this can be due to periodontal problem. You can apply gum paint on sore gum two - three times a day for one week. Do Luke warm saline gargle two - three times a consult dentist for investigations IOWA x-ray and go for scaling and curettage if periodontal problem and if due to periapical pathology then go for Root canal treatment if needed. Hope this will help you. |
Hi... 3 weeks ago I did 2 pregnancy tests because my period was 3 weeks late, they botChatDoctore back negative. 8 days ago I had sex with my partner, about 10 minutes into the sex we realised the condom broke due to too much friction and stopped immediately. I took a morning after pill 25 hours after the incident.I am now having period pains, dark brown discharge and very light virginal bleeding. I havent had my period for a month now and im worried. I am 20 years of age. What is wrong? | Hello, Thank you for the query. After having a look on your history I don't think so that you are pregnant but unless and until you have a hit done again or blood Chat Doctor levels done we can't say anything for sure. You have also taken after pill so no need to worry much about it. If you still have some doubts have the investigations that I have mentioned above. Sometimes after intercourse some will miss periods but that doesn't always means pregnancy. Thank you. |
Hi doctor my son is 3+ yrs and he has been having this cold for almost a mnth.his dr said its an allergy cold and prescribed Allegra.but i havent seen him get any relief.i went back to him few days back and he still said allegra.now my son has started coughing along with the severe sneezing and running nose.can i give him Salmodil Plus as i have it at home | Hello. I would suggest a combination of antihistamine (cetirizine, levocetirizine, fexofenadine, etc.) and montelukast for symptoms of sneezing, running nose & cough for your child. However, if cough is severe, I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician who will examine his chest with stethoscope and will decide whether he needs nebulization or cough syrup such as Salmon Plus. I would suggest not to self-medicate a young child. Hope this was helpful to you. Wish your son best of the health. Regards. |
Between my tooth in my upper mouth and gums is like a little swollen. It is annoying me a lot. Between my gum and my touth is like white stuff that wont go away. i have been flossing and rinsing with warm saltwater but it wont go away. Its been 3 days and i am very worried. In the car a few days ago i bit down to hard so idk if that has to do with it . I have braces | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling over the gum could be because of the gum infection secondary to the deposits, or it can be because of the abscess or pus formation, or it can be because of tooth infection. If it is gum or tooth infection You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days(if you are not allergic). If it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
my husband was diagnosed of PTB thru cultured sputum (possitive) then the doctor requested him to repeat his sputum test for 3 consecutive and 1 skin test, all are negative. But the still required him to take rifamficin 600mg Pyrodoxine 50 mg Pyrazinamide 1500mg Isoniazid 300mg and ethambutol 1200mg that was from UAE doctor, but since here in the Philippines we dont have single pack of medicine can he take the Quad tab consist of Pyrazinamide 400mg, Enthambutol HCI 275mg, Rifamficin 150mg, and Isoniazid 75mg? the questions are | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. If sputum culture for AFB is positiver than he should take anti TB treatment for at least 6 months. And ideal daily dose for 1. Rifampicin is 450 mg2. Isoniazid is 3003. Pyrazinamide is 15004. Etambutol is 1200So you need to take 4 quad tablets to meet the standard dose of anti TB Chat Doctor. And best is to take on empty stomach. But if he feels heaviness in stomach or gastritis or nausea than can take after light meal. |
I have Crohns Disease, cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Crohns has pretty much been in remission. I have a spleen that is more than double the size it should be and for the past two months I have had many bowel problems and very severe abdominal pain. I had an upper and lower done wednesday and two biopsies were done. The doctor told my sister I have ulcerative colitis and gastritis. I have a few questions actually. I have had many major surgeries, lost my tubes due to scarring and right ovary do to a toursn. I had c-diff recently for 3 weeks. Could my liver not putting out enough bile have lead to any of these problems? It s been a long time since my liver has been checked. Should I see about getting a liver biopsy done, its been many years sunce I ve had one. Can all of my health issues set of others? | Thank you for posting your query. Its better to do following test before heading towards liver biopsy |
I recently had a mammogram following a few months of pain, discomfort in one breast. I am awaiting results but since then, only 10 days ago, I have found a chain of lumps have appeared from the upper top breast to the armpit. Some are small and one or 2 are bigger and feel different. There is some pain, sharp shots and burning. Should I return to the Dr before I get the results? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe the glands of the malignancy may not be visible, in a short span of time and all at once, they could be a result of the infection in the breast. Any how to be on safe side, it is always better to have the examination, immediately. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have resistance against the infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
sir, I was examined by an urologist before 10 days(on 6/5/2013) for a lump attached to the upper part of my left testicle which was there since 11 years and he said that it is nothing but an epididymic cyst (also he saw the ultrasound report which was done on 26/04/2013 which is attached with this). But said that before seeing the ultrasound report he is sure about the diagnosis and he confirmed it after seeing the ultrasound report. He said that it is not harmful and can be left as it is. If it pains in future then it will be removed by surgery. Today(17/05/2013), when I saw my scrotum (during bath and also after bath) I saw that the skin on that said lump sometimes appears more smooth than the skins on other part of scrotum and some times looks more rough than skin on other areas on testicle. I dont know whether it is psychological or it is cancer ? The urologist said me that there is no cancer in my testicle but can it develop within this period of 10 days ? Sometimes I fell a mild pain for a while when I sit with streatch. During other times there is a mild pain on the testiclular area but it is very very less frequent. Can it be cancer or it is more psychological ? I am afraid sir please help me. What should I do ? My age -32 sex- male | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for your queryEpididymic cyst also called spermatocyte is an abnormal cyst formed in the epididymis.which contains clear fluid or sometimes sperms. It is painless and non-cancerous.it won't cause any problems. But when it starts growing or causing discomfort like pain,then you should go for its removal spermatocelectomy by a general surgeon. Normal scrotal skin is usually rough and thickened,The swelling present stretches the skin and appears as smooth in that area. Consult general surgeon for more suggestionsThank you Chat Doctor. |
hello sir while i do sex with my partner cover skin of my gland penis get lesioned and abrasion. which causes irritation, inflamation and pain..after that my partner got infected with UTI..why this is happening and what is the solution for this ..please solve the quarry. | Hi, From history it seems that due to hard sex and lack of proper lubrication there might be having irritation, minor injury to glans giving this problem. Or there might be having some lower genital tract infection of your partner might have caused problem to you. This can give urinary tract infection as well. Both partners go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days. Apply antibiotic cream locally. Maintain local hygiene both partners. Ok and take care. |
Hi, I have constant chest pains during the day now in late hours of the night. The feeling that i get is a pinching feeling. I breath heavy when it happens it goes away and comes back. Doctors in Denmark say its nothing but i feel like it is something because i experience it over and over again!! What is it? Thank you | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart, as the pain is modulated to deep breathing. The chest pain characteristics that you describe seem to be related to musculoskeletal pain. So, in my opinion, there is nothing to worry about! Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi,Im 23 and think i have the flu. I have all the symtoms - earache, sore throat, sore head, blocked nose, shivering and sweating, a cough and all the muscles in my body are aching, my body feels so heavy and it takes a lot of effort just to move my limbs. This started on Friday 31st Dec. However a new symptom appeared sunday night as i was sleeping which is really worrying me as it is getting worse and is so painful i cant move and is causing me to cry with the pain. Everytime i cough or sneeze or stretch i have excrutiating pain in my stomach, back and has now spread up to my chest. The only way i can describe it is that it feels like my whole middle section of my body is rock solid inside, like really tight. Its not just one section of my stomach, its the whole area. Im really worried, flu capsules are doing nothing and my doctors surgery is closed. Can anyone help me please? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of flu and sore throat. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query, but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection or viral pharyngitis. Need not worry. You should keep sipping warm water. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles several times a day, Chat Doctor. |
Hello. I have had a cold allergie for the past week. Stuffyness, low fevers, yellow nose drainage, etc. But last night i felt my shoulders sore as I bathed. Then I felt a lump. I checked it again, now under the light and it was hard and red, and painful. Ive had this all day today. The lump seems less hard, but the pain is worst. It feels like it has spread to my right chest and the right side of my back close to the shoulder blade. What can this be? I know a doctors visit will clear any doubts, but what are the statistics? I am a 35 year old female | You are suffering from some sort of viral infection and allergy nothing else as your narrative suggests. For this you have to take tab definite 200 mg or tab CEA Chat Doctor. For allergy and common cold you have to take tab Montreal or tab Allegra once daily at night for at-least 10 days. As viral infection will take at-least 5-7 days to recover you will have to wait for that much of time than you will be fine. |
Hi, my 79yo mother noticed a lump in her neck on the left side, mid jaw line, extending from just below the jaw to the middle of her neck. It is soft, no pain. She has been running a low grade fever and has been very tired. The doctor ordered a ultrasound which was inconclusive and sent her to a surgeon. She is getting a CT tomorrow as the ultrasound showed a nodule on the right and a mass on the left. The surgeon said whatever it is it needs to come out. What are they suspecting?She does not smoke or drink, has a history of atrial fib and was on amiodarone until her doctor discontinued it 2 months ago due to high liver studies. she is now on only beta blockers. Her thyroid studies at her last physical 6 months ago were normal. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, your mother is mostly suffering from thyroid cancer. Her CT report clearly mentioned left sided mass and right sided nodule. So possibility of papillary thyroid cancer is more. Old age is an independent risk factor. It is usually painless and present only as enlarged mass in the neck. So better to get done fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for the confirmation of papillary thyroid cancer. Consult oncologist and plan future treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. |
I m a 38 year old female. I recently had a CT scan and abdominal ultrasound that showed my left ovary is 4.7 x 4.5 x 4.6 with a complex septated cyst which is 3.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 . I also have non specific fluid in my pelvis and pelvic phelobiths. Fatty infiltration of liver. 2 right kidney stones.bibasilar pleural thickening. I have protein, blood, hb/myoglobin, ketones, bilirubin and squamous epithelial cells in my urine along with mucus and a hazy appearance. There is also crystals. Specific gravity is elevated. What could thus be and I m most worried about ovarian cancer? Also had hpv in my early 20 s. Had hysterectomy in 2012 but still have both ovaries. Going back next week for another ultrasound and follow up appointment. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Multiple cysts in left ovary without involving the other areas is possibly benign.2. In the forties, the common lesion of ovary is usually serous cyst or mutinous cyst. As it is multicystic, it is possibly mutinous cyst. Judging by size, I could think of polycystic ovarian disease.3. The specific gravity in urine is elevated due to presence of protein, blood and myoglobin. Need a renal biopsy to identify abnormality in kidney.4. Its not malignant ovarian cancer. The size is also small, maybe mutinous cyst or polycystic ovarian disease. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I have been having seizures - verified as non epileptic - for several months. I also have a couple of autoimmune issues. Chronic hives, virility, and Hashimotos hypothyroidism. I suspect my seizures and some other symptoms are caused by Hasimotos encephalitis. Which type of doctor would treat that? An Endocrinologist, a neurologist or some other specialty? | Your seizure disorder, non-epileptic or epileptic can be very well managed by a neurologist or an epidemiologist which is a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy. Your autoimmune pathologies would likely be co-managed by a neurologist for the encephalitic part of the problem along with the appropriate specialist for the primary body part which then, resulted in the encephalitis (e.g. Hashimoto= ENDOCRINOLOGY), etc. Hope that clarifies. Please rate with 5 stars on exit and write me at |
Hi I went to the emergency two weeks ago had stress test chest X ray and also they did Cat scan with and without dye. But could not find anything wrong. And still experiencing chest pain and feeling like sore around my chest and left side of my chest? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your extensive cardiac and Pulmonary work up is normal, no need to worry about major disease. In my opinion, you are mostly having stress related chest pain. Stress is the biggest risk factor for HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). And this can cause central chest tightness, pressure and burning chest pain. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I want to get braces for my teeth. When I went to the doctor and then the doctors had to check with my insurance. My insurance then in return said getting braces isn t medically necessary so they told me that my insurance won t cover it. What ways can I get braces that is cheaper please help? Are there any programs that offer cheeper prices to get braces. If there are please let me know about the program. | Hi. Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your query there are a number of insurance companies that cover dental braces as it is a costly Treatment. So please write back your location so that I can tell you about the plans and programs that cover dental braces. As the location is a must as the facilities vary from area to area. Secondly the regular stainless steel dental braces are comparatively cheaper than compared to clear or tooth colored or other advanced braces systems. So please give e the above required details so that I can guide you accordingly. Hope this information helps. Regards. |
I had a bone marrow biopsy for megaloblastic anemia in september 2017. The site got infected and I couldn t move. After a month recd antibiotics for infection. Now on sulfasalazine 1000 mg day and night.MRI and x ray diagnosis bilateral sacroilitis. Will it affect other joints and is it curable. Anemia is now cured. Will this medicine make me prone to infections as it is immunosuppressive. Please help. When I take medicine there is no pain but after stopping for 12-15 days it starts paining. | Hi, You are suffering from ankylosing spondylitis. Bilateral sacroiliacs is sign of this disease. It is one type of chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting large joints. It may spread to involve both hip joints and knee joints. Progress of disease varies in different patients. In long-standing disease hip and spine joints may get fused. Please visit rheumatologist for detailed examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have exercised my entire life. I am 61 now. I have noticed often in recent years my heart rate afte exercising will become very pronounced and deliberate. It usually lasts for a minute or so and then subsides. Does this sound like anything you might be familiar with? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Some degree of tachycardia (rapid heart rate) is acceptable. But if tachycardia is severe after exercise then we should definitely rule out heart diseases like coronary artery disease (CAD). So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases and rapid heart rate. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi I m 19 yrs female and I have had veneers on two if my teeth for about a year now. Two months ago the veneer where my tooth was shaven down started hurting. I would get up at night in pain. I thought my gums probably were receding due to excessive over brushing so I started using garlic to kill any bacteria and to seal the gum line. Now my gums look like they re peeling. They look blistered. I think it s due to the garlic and constantly placing it on the gum above the tooth. There is no pain throbbing on and off but my gums look terrible. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, i would like to inform you that when veneers are placed, oral hygiene maintenance is very important, in your case it seems, gums are inflamed and are receding. I recommend use of antibacterial mouth wash(2 times/day), kindly see your dentist soon to avoid infection from spreading to the adjacent tissues, avoid applying garlic or any other topical agent until prescribed by a doctor.I hope I answered your query.I wish you good health. |
The last couple of days I have had lower back pain and abdominal pain at the same time. It sems to be pushing against my bladder and making me use the bathroom more frequently. I have not done anything out of the ordinary, and i feel a like i can stretch the pain out of my back, but it is very sore by the top of my buttocks. Doesthis sound serious? | Hi Thanks for using Chat Doctor Forum, There is no need to worry. Anxiety and Stress can lead to many problems. I advise you to do an X-Ray PUB to rule out mild stone formation in the Kidney as per your symptoms. Kidney stone if found for less than 5\u00a0mm it will pass away in urine in few weeks by Chat Doctor. Urgency to pass urine and low back pain is also a symptom leading to Kidney stone. I advise you to do the examination to start treatment at the earliest. I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Further Questions to help You get well soon. Regards |
My daughter is almost 6 weeks old and from day one she has been spitting up/throwing up after and during every feeding. We have tried reducing the amount of formula she has in a setting to 2 oz every 2 to 3 hours, we keep her up right for 45 min to an hour after feeding, we have the head of her bed elevated we burp her every 1/2 oz and all the other recommendations that go along with letting gravity help her keep her food down. We have also tried several formulas in the hospital after I had her we thought we had it figured out and similac was the answer. As soon as we got home it stopped working. We tried powder and liquid and neither worked so her Dr tested her to see if soy was the answer and the test was negative so we just switched her to similac for spit up and stayed with that for almost 2 weeks and it was just as bad, we went back he tested her again and it was still negative so we tried enfamil ar and that didn t work either. At that appointment he put her on zantac and that has solved the screaming during and after her feedings. She was on the enfamil ar for 2 weeks and again it was just as bad as the other two so he switched her to enfamil nutramigen on Thursday just in case the test is wrong and its a soy based formula that claims to help with Colic and although we are almost 100% sure she doesn t have Colic he just wanted to cover our bases... and its not working either.... | Hi...this is called regurgitation. This is not vomiting. If the baby is active otherwise and gaining weight normally and showing good signs of development then you need not worry about this regurgitation soon after feeds. If the baby is gaining weight and still having this regurgitation then it is not HERD (gastroesophageal reflux also). So it doesn't require anti-reflux measures too. You are right. This is not infantile colic also. Do not worry. Regards - |
I was in a head on collision Thursday night was taken to.the er in a ambulance. They said I have some back injuries and a mild concussion as well as a bruised collar bone from the seatbelt. Today I woke up w a bruise on my forehead and I have a fever of 100.6 that I cant get it to go away. Why would I have a fever | Hi, As 100.6 is not a high fever to be considered. We need to check for other symptoms along with it. Usually after the head collision there might be some physiological changes leading to increase in temperature and it's a normal. Healing process. In case other symptoms arise than we need to look out for the blood routine and provide medications as needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I have a seven years old son & he complains of chest pains on his right side of his chest at different times not during any certain activity. But yesterday he noticed that his veins on that side were very visible & when he showed me them I was for sure that they were never that visible before. Should I be concerned? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult pediatrician for your sons symptoms. Chest pain with dilated veins in a child should be evaluated for valvular heart diseases, congenital heart diseases and other vascular anomalies. So get done 1. ECG 2. Detailed 2 d echo. 3. If necessary Angiography. All these reports are required to rule out heart diseases in pediatric patients. If present, these diseases need surgical correction. If timely detected these heart diseases are 100% curable. So consult pediatrician and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. |
I have been diagnosed with MRSA in my eyes with my first culture about two weeks ago. I have taken the meds and now the 2nd culture (last week) shows Proteus Mirabilis. This did not show up in the first culture. I am concerned that the MRSA might be eradicated in my eyes but not in the rest of my body. Now I have this new bacteria, Proteus mirabilis. How do I know if I still have MRSA in my body. The eye doctor said he only can tell me about my eyes. Is it common to eradicate one bacteria and then the culture show a different bacteria? | Dear patient, If the culture shows that MRSA is eradicated in your eye, then it means that you don't have it anymore there. This makes it possible that other bacteria can infect your eye, and replace MRSA, or fill the gap left after Mesas eradication. Regarding the presence of MRSA in your body, I would say that it is hard to speak 100% for sure, but if you don't have any complaint, thank you don't have MRSA. It wouldn't go unnoticed, but you would start showing signs of infections and malaise. So, in lack of these, I would say that you don't have MRSA in your body. Hope I have answered your question, Manoku ENI M.D. |
I got married on nov 12 2012 and since then we have regular sex but tests always show negative during this period my wife have nunerous problems like headache backache sensitivness of teeth and most important she is having irregular periods normally she would have period after 21days but now it comes after 30-40 days.please give us a satisfactory answer as we are very much worried about this. We both are 30years old. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The delay in periods or the irregular periods are suggestive of a hormonal imbalance. This needs a proper treatment after a detailed evaluation. You need to have frequent sex during the fertile period meanwhile. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
SIR, I HAVE TARTER IN MY TEETH . TO REMOVE OR LESS IT & FOR HEALTHY GUMS , MY QUESTION IS - IS ANY TOOTHPASTE FOR TARTER CONTROL WITH HEALTHY GUMS . THANKS & REGARDS KAMAL KHULBE | Hall kamalwelcome to Chat Doctor FORUM tartar/calculus already deposited on you should be removed through scaling using ultrasonic scales. This helps remove your tartar and maintenance of healthy gums in the long run. After this you can go for twice brushing daily with toothpaste containing triclosan, and flossing the teeth regularly. This will be very helpful for your oral hygiene maintenance. Thanks for the concern. Hope I have tried to answer your query. |
My.appendix was removed 20 years ago and now Ive been having a slight pain and burning sensation in that area I ate sunflower seeds and it made it worse and also when I drink beer it hurts also ive had ultrasounds and they found nothing but its getting worse | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. The human appendix is a vestigial organ that it is just an evolutionary remnant in the human body and so when inflamed and removed the body does not suffer from any repercussions generally. Twenty years is a long time and had you had any post-operative complications you would have felt them within 24 hours of the surgery. Since the ultrasound is inconclusive it is best for you to get an abdominal CT scan done to rule out any other organic change. If it is not associated with any other change in the stool you need not worry. The red flag signs where you should rush to an emergency room are-pain associated with fever, abdominal rigidity, projectile vomiting, visible peristalsis, blood in stool and nausea. Possible causes can be ilaecocaecal valve pathology, Irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. |
I had a wisdom tooth removed about a year ago and its been fine but recently I feel like the hole opened up. Its sore and feels like hamburger. I dont know what I did but chewing back there on accident makes it worse. I started swishing with salt water last night. Any advice? | Hello, Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. As you are mentioning that you got your wisdom tooth removed about 1 year ago, in that case the hole should not open again as the tooth is missing. But it can be possible that the tooth adjacent to the wisdom tooth might have become carious and now because of the infection of the root area, there is pus collection in gums which is now discharging from the gums. Or it can also be possible that there is a traumatic ulcer in the gums. For confirmation of diagnosis you have to visit a dentist and get an x-ray done of that area which will show the infection. And treatment will do accordingly. Hope it will help you. |
hello.I have sharp chest pain often in a day and feel haviness in in chest and I get bulgum in cough since a month, I am bit worried please help I am 26 year old I also have gone through Chest X-ray. but X-ray was fine but still have this pain please help | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having cough, expectoration (bulgur) and chest pain. All are seen in lung infection and bronchitis. Since your chest x-ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infection. Possibility of bronchitis is more. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (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). Quit smoking as soon as possible if you are smoker. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
gud day doc i have a question regarding my health ive been married for 4 years but not havent a baby yet.., i went to my genecology she examine me my pelvic ,she found out that i have a polycystic at right ovary and follicle monitoring..,question? 1)is that a capability to get pregnant?2)what is the medicine that i have to take 3)how months ive been waiting os that im pregnant | Hi and thanks for your question, evaluation of a patient who fails to get pregnant leads either to the diagnosis of primary or secondary infertility. Depending on whether you have once been pregnant or not, the chances and diagnostic procedures and management approach becomes different. However, characterization of the cyst type is very important. There are generally functional cysts which are temporary, organic cysts that tend to persist and what is called a polycystic ovarian disease. These conditions have different management plans and their outcomes related to getting pregnant are very different. Consulting an infertility specialist for a proper clinical evaluation and appropriate laboratory and radiologic examinations could be of great help. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD. |
Hi. I am a 33 year old male and for the past 3-4 days my left nipple and around the area I feel pain. Not to bad, but it does hurt. I touched the area and as far as I can tell I have no lumps. Can this be breast cancer? I also notice my left breast is slightly larger than my right. | Symptoms of breast cancer lump in the breast or underarm that persists after your menstrual cycle. This Swelling in the armpit. Pain or tenderness in the breast. Although lumps are usually painless, pain or tenderness can be a sign of breast cancer. A noticeable flattening or indentation on the breast, which may indicate a tumor that cannot be seen or felt. Any change in the size, contour, texture, or temperature of the breast. A reddish, pitted surface like the skin of an orange could be a sign of advanced breast cancer. A change in the nipple, such as a nipple retraction, dimpling, itching, a burning sensation, or ulceration. A scaly rash of the nipple is symptomatic of Pages disease, which may be associated with an underlying breast cancer. Unusual discharge from the nipple that may be clear, bloody, or another color. It's usually caused by benign conditions but could be due to cancer in some cases. A marble-like area under the skin. An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my wife had 5th month pregnant and suffered from pain while passing urine.. gyanec presicribed for urine analysis and urine culture determination. after 48hrs eptilial cells observed 10-12 on reports. my wife little bit tensed. may I know the treatment?? how to reduce these cells throughout pregnancy?? eptilial cells causes any damage to pregnancy?? | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments |
Good morning, I am a 55 year old women and I had rashes on both my but cheeks near my rectum. I a applied Lotrimin and within 2-3 days the rash went away but after I got two bumps on the inside of my butt cheeks. I have been putting Lotrimin and it seems to be going down. Is there any other type of medication I should be putting on or what is your suggestion for me? Thank you. | Hi, You could be most probably suffering from recurrent fungal infection. Because of the resisting nature of the fungus nowadays, antifungal tablets such as Terminating or Fluconazole are given along with antifungal cream for treatment of fungal infection. These tablets should be given only by a dermatologist after performing proper clinical examination. So, I request you to consult your Dermatologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am a 41 year old female with RA. I have been taking Methatrexate for several years now (8). It has destroyed my teeth. Right now I am experiencing terrible pain on the right lower side of my head, behind my ear. Could my teeth be causing this? I can feel the pressure start building up and release in my head. Blood pressure ran a pretty consistent 136/80 last night when the headaches started. Thanks for your help.S Musick | Hello, Your symptoms could be related to an infected tooth and the spread of an abscess. Check for an broken tooth, bubbles along the gum and sensitivity to pressure and hot temperatures. A dentist can take an X-ray to evaluate tooth roots and confirm a diagnosis. Take some anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol or Advil. You may need a prescription antibiotic if an abscess is present. You may grind your teeth and cause similar symptoms. A night guard purchased over the counter may help you determine if this is a factor. I recommend a dental exam and fabrication of a professionally made, custom fit night guard if needed. Thank you for your inquiry. |
hello i am a 39 year old male EMT, i am having some concerning symptoms that might lead me think i could have ALS. i am having uncontrollable muscle twitching in my face on the right side under the eye, uncontrollable muscle movement and shaking of the right and left hands that at points require me to use my other hand to help control the affected hand to perform simple tasks like using a mouse. i have difficulty in swallowing and a constant feeling of choking or a blocked airway when i finish eating to the point that it often triggers my gag reflex and i vomit. severe back and neck pain most days visual disturbances, and painful eyesight, 1 syncope episode, dizziness that is chronic. and a generalized feeling of exhaustion and lack of sleep even when i sleep for 8 hours or more. i am not having any issues with the low extrimites except for pain which is present in both due to preexisting injuries. | Hi, Thanks for your query.*** It seems that you have muscle twitches or articulations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. You might consult your doctor who can order 1. A few blood tests including thyroid function tests, 2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels. 3. Serum B12 levels In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
my sister has had numerous ct scans, ultrasounds, etc for severe stomach pain without diagnosis. She had two different exploratory surgeries years ago for adhesions because they did not show on tests and her intestines were blocked. Her pain has intensified in last two weeks and she needs attention immediately. Who can help? | Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Adhesions in intestines are a difficult problem to treat fully. As you have mentioned, your sister has had a second surgery for the same reason. In this scenario, adhesions appearing again is the first suspicion. Not all adhesions can be seen on ultrasound and CT scan. Right now she must first get an abdominal erect X-ray done to see for any significant sub acute or acute obstruction. Following this the surgeon may put her on medication or may decide to operate again if there is indication of the intestines getting blocked. She should not ignore the pains any longer and seek surgeon consultation at the earliest. Hope this helps |
hi i experience excessive hair loss and patches all over my scalp that why i decided to shave my head i still have hair growing in my head but most of the parts are totally bald and base on the symthoms it is alopecia but i really dont know what it is! | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor These bald areas are most likely patches of Alopecia Area ta(AA). Alopecia Area ta(AA) is an autoimmune condition. It usually presents as smooth bald patches of hair loss, most commonly over the scalp. The patches of Alopecia Area ta are smooth, and usually there is no evidence of inflammation like scaling or erythema or itching. Intra-lesional depot preparation of Triamcinolone acetone is the treatment of choice in adults. Patchy alopecia areas is a self limiting though new bald patches may appear, which may also need to be treated in the same way. Other topical treatments that have been tried either alone or in combination with intraluminal steroids are Topical Potent steroids (e.g. Mometasone Furnace, Clobetasol propionate); Topical Minoxidil solution; Topical Anthracite; Topical PVA(Morales +UVA therapy) etc would suggest you to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as discussion regarding the most appropriate treatment for the bald patchesRegards |
Hello, I m 28 years old and diagnosed with hashimoto thyroiditis last year. Had 1/2 of thyroid removed in August and have been ttc with husband ever since. Thyroid Doctor has me taking 75 mcg of synthroid and currently my TSH is 0.05. I understand this is low and my obgyn wants my medication lowered to raise my TSH. Thyroid Doctor wants me on higher dose to keep the other half of my thyroid supressed so it doesn t grow nodules like the other side did. He says my TSH is fine because of my T3 and T4 levels. My question, finally, is could this be the reason why I can t conceive? I ve been using ovulation predictor kits that have indicated I am ovulating. Thank you for any help! | All over the world general physicians and endocrinologists think that they can decide the dosage and regime of TSH and most of the time they have diverse opinions. While endocrinologists have upper hand in deciding dosage of medicine for maintaining levels of TSH, other doctors have their own reservations. It's a complex issue of discretion of various specialists and should not be commented upon by all and sun Chat Doctor. Here is where holistic approach gains importance. In Ayurveda medicines which help to manage thyroid problems, also manage endometrial cleansing to help conception and maintaining He levels too e.g. Arogyavardhini Vat. (this is only an example). Ayurveda doctors also plan various combos such as Anchor GGUL and Arogyavardhini vat etc. decided on the basis of given circumstances. To abridge, my opinion is that Ayurveda specialist be consulted to find a middle way. Current regime and Ayurveda do not counteract or interact if given concurrently at required gaps. In our career we have seen sucChatDoctorplex cases finally conceiving with the help of Ayurveda. We have respect for all the systems. Hope this guides you well. Don't worry, be happy. |
I had a SPGT alt level of 70. Is this a big concern. Going to do a retest on it in 6 weeks. Dr. said to not take Tylenol or drink alcohol. Do I have to completely stop drinking or do we stop for 6 weeks and get it lower then its ok to drink again? I m a social drinker 2-3 days a week. Beer or wine in moderate levels. | HelloIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury, and it may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. Increased SGPT in your case may be due to alcohol intake. You need few other investigations like viral markers, lipid profile and ultrasound of abdomen. You may need to take some medicines after proper evaluation. I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. You should avoid alcohol completely. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
one of my teeth has unbearable pain bringing me to the point of tears... the only thing that makes it not hurt is cold cold temperatures.. I have taken up to 6 advil at a time and even took an old hydro-codine pill left over from an old prescription... nothing will stop this pain but cold. what is this | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The severe pain you are describing is because of the tooth infection (acute apical periodontitis). Nothing to be panic, Consult an oral physician and get the tooth treated with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Get a radiograph done to see the extent of the infection and suitability of the tooth for the treatment. If I am your treating doctor, I would have prescribed, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Along with antibiotics, you can an analgesics like diclofenac 50\u00a0mg BID for 5 days. But these medicines will provide a temporary relief. Once you complete the course, try to get the tooth treated as early as possible. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
rmy age is 76 suffering from pollycystic kideny first time diaganoses inthe year2000 with 25% kidney left and serum cretenine 2.5 presently my serum cretinine is 7.1 haemoglobin7% blood urea is 185 i am being treated by one of the renound doctor dr nirbhay kumar at kanpur | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.You're having APD(adult polycystic kidney disease)with kidney failure.That's seen in your creatinine report, with anemia and previous report.You'll need to see your nephrologist, with the following tests |
hai dr a am married since 1 year, but still dint concive give me som tips to cincive soon. i am taking fertyl for 5 days from 3rd day of my periods and m2 tone till my 25th day pls help i need a baby soon i cant bear the ill speaking of people around me | Hello dear, I understand your concern. There are both male and female factors contributing to infertility like |
I have a very bad knee and need a new 1 i am on lots of meds for this and had a op on my spine that did not work. But for the last few days i have alot of pain at the back of my knee and it is sending pain down my leg and up my leg was wondering your thoughts on this ty | Hi You had a spinal surgery and are having a bad knee and now have pain in the back of your knee up to your leg. In my clinic I would try to evaluate from both perspectives. If your pain increases on coughing or straining or at night, then chances are that it is from spine. If you feel that you have a swelling behind knee and that is causing pain then I will think in terms of knee pathology. I would suggest you undergo MRI Spine for proper assessment. |
hello, doctor! i have lower abdominal cramps about 3 months, some times its very pain mhen i moving, i feel pressure, cramping , bloating. i was seen by gynecology doctor , had an ultrasound transvaginal , all this looks normal . what your recommend me? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read your history and understood your problem.IT is good that you have already taken an opinion of a Gynecologist and undergone trans-vaginal ultrasonography. This rules out a Gynecological problem like related to uterus, ovaries and tubes. This means that we have to find a cause somewhere else. I would recommend the following |
I was diagnosed with conversion disorder in 2005, and had a few what i call attacks since then, in 2008 i finally was able to resume work. But last week I got out of bed kept walking to the left tried putting on foot in front of the other heel toe and my left foot would not go down flat i kept rolling on it. i have pins and needles in my face and legs on and off and now my left eye lid feels like its drooping but on looking at it it is not. Not had an mri since 2005, no lumber puncture no watching me sleep which I have gone from jerks in my sleep as to now in my sleep my partner says he can feel me vibrating. I throw my head from time to time I throw my hands and get a hip waddle up. Im 52, and Im so sure this is not in my head ie conversion disorder. any ideas? | Hello, there. Regardless of your past history of conversion disorder, your symptoms warrant further investigation. One-sided weakness and synesthesia (abnormal sensations) could indicate a number of serious disorders, including a stroke, multiple sclerosis, central nervous system acidosis, or even a brain tumor. The fact that you awakened with these symptoms is concerning, as is the fact that you're exhibiting unusual motor activity while your sleeping. A thorough neurological examination, including MRI, is needed here. I suggest you see your doctor again as soon as possible. I hope things go well! |
i had typhoid with fever, was given antibiotics, now cured after one and half month i had gone for typhoid test the results shows positive, when approch doctor he said the parasite will be there and no need of medicine.If i have fever then he can start treatment? can you please clarify this | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Tidal test is used as diagnostic test to detect typhoid. It can give false positive reactions. The rising title indicates disease rather than single positive test. Hence, after recovery from typhoid, some patients will have lifelong positivity to Tidal test, but they are free of disease. For this a repeat test is done after a week and if it shows rising title, then it would be significant and not a single test result. In such cases, it would be ideal to confirm about the disease status by performing blood culture and sensitivity. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
I AM ALMOST 72 YRS...MALE...MY BOTH FEET SEEMS TO BE GETTING HOT...NOT TO TOUCH BUT I FEEL THE BURNING SENSATION.....DOCTORS ADVISED B COMPLEX TABLETS...BUT NOT EFFECTIVE....HAVE ALSO DIZZINESS FEELING WHEN I WALK INSIDE THE HOUSE...AND HAVE VARICOSE VEINS ALSO...AND SOME HEART PROBLEMS...LIKE STRESS TEST IS POSITIVE BUT THALOMIDE TEST NEGATIVE A FEW YEARS AGO...AND FEEL DIFFICULT TO WALK AND WORST WHEN CLIMBING A GRADIENT...FEEL HOTTNESS IN CHEST .... WILL revert later for payment.... | Hi, Your case is complicated due to old age and multiple problems. From your description possible causes of your multiple suffering in order of preference |
I have pain on my right lower abdomen side and lower back that hurts to move breathe sneeze or cough. Im dizzy weak and have a loss of appetite. I get shooting pains in my head when I stand up or move to fast but they go away after a second or two. I have had these symptoms for three days now. Im wondering if it is just a bug that is going around or if I should seek medical attention? | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. If I were your treating doctor for this sharp pain in the lower side of abdomen, I would come up with these possibilities, This includes.1 Right kidney stone (stone anywhere from kidney, ureter, bladder & urethra). Diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of abdomen with emphasis over urinary tract system. 2 Intestinal disorder, diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of abdomen. 3 May be a OVARIAN CYST IF YOU ARE A FEMALE PATIENT, diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of ovary of right side. 4 If you are a young patient then may be APPENDIX so get in ultrasound of the part. In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion as physical examination is important. Good luck, |
Hi, my 17.5 week old baby will not take a bottle. I exclusively breast feed. We have been trynig several times with the bottle and she refuses. She did take a couple ounces one time and since then will not. She may play with it in her mouth or else she just gets increasingly frustrated. We have tried myself giving it to her, my husband, we ve tried different bottles and nipples - nothing works. Do you have any suggestions? Also.... I have been told that some babies will go right from breast to sippy cup. Is there any harm in this and how old must she be before we try breast milk in a sippy cup? Is this harmful in any way? Someone told me ia baby doesn t ever use a bottle it can cause speech problems as the muscles of the mouth don t develop proply. Is this true? Thanks! | Hello, thanks for asking on Chat Doctor. It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed a baby until 6 months of age and then start weaning foods while continuing to breastfeed. The longer you breastfeed, the better it is for the overall child development. Since the technique of feeding from breast and from a bottle is different for a baby, it finds it difficult to easily switch from one to another. Some babies totally refuse bottle if they have been exclusively breastfed before and there's no harm in that. The only thing is that mother finds it difficult to leave the baby with someone else for going to work or elsewhere. What is suggested is to try different nipples and someone other than mother to give the bottle. Since you have already tried all this it seems it won't work. You can start the hippy cup after 6 months along with semisolid foods with a spoon. There is no disadvantage of not using a bottle at all. In fact bottle can cause health problems like diarrhea since the nipples might harbor bacteria if not cleaned and sterilized properly |
I ve had a hacking cough for 3 weeks now. I ve been to the doctors twice last week. One said I had upper respiratory infection, which I knew I didn t, and the second dr didn t quite know what I had, but ordered a chest x-ray which he knew would come back negative. He also gave me an inhaler, and promethazine with codeine. The past week my cough has died down some, but I still have the hacking cough as well as it gets so bad that it feels like my throat is closing up making it extremely difficult to breathe. I use the inhaler to help open the passage. I also choke so bad that I vomit at times. I have no other symptoms. What could be causing my throat to swell during my coughing episodes, and what is causing the hacking coughs? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your chest x-ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infection (pneumonia). By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. Along with inhaler, you may need bucolic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant Chat Doctor. These all will dilute your sputum and makes it easy to cough out. 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. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries? Please type your query here...My son is 7 and half years, his weight is approx. 28 kgs, and has been diagnosed with horseshoe kidney. I just want to know, what is it exactly, what will be its cause, treatment and what precautions should be taken. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Horse shoe kidney is a condition by birth and occurs in a ratio of 1 in 500 child Chat Doctor. Here both the kidneys are joined instead of being two separate entities. In a child without symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. If your child has complications, they may require supportive treatment, which means their symptoms will be treated, but there is no cure for the condition. Should there be mechanical obstruction and vesicoureteral reflux which are very common in these patients, it may require surgical correction. |
Hello I am 58 year old male. For about a month my middle back has been hurting on one side.I started out with neck soreness for about a coulple of weeks then one morning I awoke to stiffness in my middle back when I turn to either side.Now I have a small rash/pimples in the center of my back and get very intense stapping pain(like a knife) when I bend over in the same area that was just sore when I did any twisting motion.Also where the small patch is if I touch a certain area of it it feels very sore and feels like that is the center of the pain.Are the symtoms of that of a pinched nerve or could I have shingles? I dont have alot of rash but this hurts like heck now when I sit or bend over.??Thanks | Hello, I have studied your case. You may need MRI spine for this. At old age there will be age related spondylitis but if there is any nerve compression then that may need specific treatment. I will advise you to do MRI instill time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. Yes rash can be due to shingles. Consult your doctor for clinical examination. 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. |
Hello doctor! I m 25 years old. recently for the past 2 months i ve been having brown patches over my thighs and waistline which are very very itchy. The spots have now grew darker and bigger in size. Please advise me why this happens? I have been experiencing this after a train travel if I haven t mistaken. Would it be any insect infections like scabies?? Please help me with ur suggestions and what I should do to get rid of it. I also tried an anti fungal/anitbacterial cream called ONABET. Which didn t help in anyway. | Hi, You seem to have developed fungal infection. Fungal infection is usually itchy. It favors sites like inner thighs, groin and other body folds like maxilla, sub mammary folds etc. as patches and rings with redness, scaling and darkening of skin. Moisture from sweat and warmth of body folds encourages the fungus to grow. I suggest you to take an oral antifungal like e.g. either Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with the application of a topical antifungal cream e.g. either Fluconazole 1% cream or Terminating 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. In addition, I also suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g. Tab Cetirizine once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I HAD A POLYP RFEMOVED THAT WAS HYPERPLASTIC, THE BIOPSIES SHOWED A PATTERN WITH ISCHEMIA. wHAT DOES THIS MEANS? HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? THANK YOU, EAP/SALEM | I assume that you had a polyp removed from your intestine through an endoscope, since you haven't mentioned the site. A hyperplastic polyp is simply a raised area in the intestine that is very commonly seen in individuals. It is not cancerous nor does it convert into cancer later on. All you need to do is maintain follow up with a gastroenterologist at 6 monthly intervals and whenever you get any symptoms. |
Small pain on the left chest area above below the breast. I m male 26 years old, 167cm height, 90kg weight(I gained 13 Kg in the last year) and a smoker, 10-15 cigarettes per day. I had this pain for about 2 years now but it s not much so i have not visited a doctor about it. Just to be safe i wanted to know what kind of a specialist should i visit for a diagnosis? | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seem to suffer from-? Obesity with Angina with smoking. Combination of overweight, with gain in weight by 13 kg lately with smoking would add to hypertensive cardiac strain which would present as -Chest pain in left chest around nipple. Sweating, feeling of vibration in the chest and head, dizziness attacks would clinch diagnosis of hypertension. Weight reduction with Statins treatment would lower chances of Angina with HD(Ischemic Heart disease) or LVH(left Ventricular Hypertrophy) in your another causes- as Costco Chat Doctor. To come out of this chest pain, I would suggest you to Consult-Cardiologist and nutritionist who would work as team to reduce the body weight /obesity and accompanied dyslipidemia, to resolve the health issues you have. Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-Dear, if satisfied, Dont forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at Chat Doctor services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries, You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! |
I have a lot of issues. Have suffered anxiety/depression insomnia for on and off 17 years. First episode post natal depression. Now going through menopause having a hard time finding the correct antidepressant that does not cause a lot of side effects. Taking Valdoxan at the moment helps me sleep for a few hours, still not myself. Tired all the time, no interest sort of stuck. Also on liveal 5mg and have a testosterone pellet implanted. I don t consider myself overweight but have severe sleep apnea, and sufferer from allegies and sinus infections. I feel like my brain is frozen, some days I feel like I have ADD. dyslexia. Late last year I went on a complete detox which was very hard to get rid of the toxins in ni in my body - it helped with some issues but not the insomonia/depression. Most natural therapies say I need to detox - medical profession tell me its menopause/depression what do I do. | His understand you concern. I had gone through your questions and I guess you need antidepressant to control anxiety and depression. Besides antidepressant hormonal replacement therapy can beneficial in post menopausal symptoms. Antidepressant like sertraline and Escitalopram has very less side effect and very useful to treat it. Start from mild dose and increases gradually as needed. Do exercise regularly. Keep your self busy and doing household work. Proper sleep and diet can helpful. I hope I have answered your query. Still have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
Every now and again I get debilitating pain in my lower back / spine that my doctor doesn t grasp. The pain catches me off guard and stops me from moving. As soon as this happens I lay on my back, with my feet flat on the floor and ensure my back is stretched out and flat. By doing this and rocking my hips, my lower back cracks and the pain in releved. I m concerned what long term effect this cracking my have and what is causing the problem. any advice would be gratefully received. many thanks. | Hi, Thanks for posting on Chat Doctor. After reading your symptoms I feel that you need to get proper investigations done such as an MRI. You should not ignore this problem. I would strongly suggest that you visit an orthopedic surgeon who can clinically examine you and decide on the treatment plan. He may advise you some exercises for the same. Meanwhile, you must sleep on a hard bed which maintains your posture during sleep as well. Wish you a speedy recovery. Regards |
i am having a surgery 4 months before.my left ovary and fallopian tube has been removed due to haemorragic cyst.i am 27 years old married woman.what are the complications in conceiving and and is there any chance of no conception due to ovary removal.i hv no child.and i dnt want to get pregnant for next 2 years.pls tell me is it ok to wait for 2 years or i should concieve earlier | HelloThanks for your query. Removal of one ovary generally makes no difference to your fertility unless you are having other complications (For e.g. - hemorrhagic cyst was due to endometriosis which would affect your fertility). However, as you are already 27, it is not a good ideal to delay conception for 2 years. One ovary functions fine, but ovarian aging which generally begins after the 30s, would be accelerated in your case, as you have no backup ovary, so to speak. Take care. |
Hi, I m Sahni from India. I suffered with Jaundice in the month of July and it kept me on bed for almost two months. I m feeling all well sine past couple of months now and have resumed my oral workout routine as well. I m 26 years old married man and planning for our first baby. Could yo advise me if it s advisable to go ahead right now or is there any prescribed gap that s must keep while proceeding with our family planning? Shall appreciate your answer, Thanks | Hi, Welcome to ChatDoctorYou have suffered jaundice in the month of July, but two months is long tome to recover. Jaundice is just symptom which can be due to various causes most common is viral hepatitis. If it was viral hepatitis it is important to know which type A, B,CD E are common one as Hepatitis B&C can cause chronic hepatitis and can be transmitted sexually also, so it is not only time gap it is type which is important. If it was B or C then you should consult a Gastroenterologist and test for viral markers is required, and he will guide you depending on result. Even vaccine is there for Hepatitis B. If it was A or E and you have completely recovered there should not be any problem in going ahead with family. Hope this information is useful for you. Take care Good Luck. |
mam/sir, today i had unprotected sex (around 3pm) with my boyfriend, he came (ejaculated) in me. Nearly after 3 hours(5 | Hallow Dear, Unwanted 72 is a very reliable emergency post-coital contraceptive when taken within 72 hours of the unprotected sexual intercourse. You have taken the pills within 3 hours of the sex. So you should not be concerned about the pregnancy. Usually, a few days after the consumption of these pills, there is some amount of bleeding for a day or two. Not an issue to be worried about. Even the following menses may get delayed by few days to a week or so. This is a known phenomenon. I feel, you should not be worried about pregnancy. Stress also delays the menses. If your menses are delayed for more than a week, you may perform pregnancy test on overnight early morning first urine sample. If at all there is pregnancy, it can be easily terminated by Medical methods up to 9 weeks of gestation. I hope this removes your stress. |
hi dr, i am 29 year old, now i have some infection nesr my testical i mean at the joint of both legs in side which look like dead cell and it is in form of lines going downward legs,i chek up with dr he gave me keflex cap,one cream advantan to use, and potassium permanganate to wash it . i have taken that keflex capsule for 2 days,i come up with side effects of it like keeping confussing,headach,cant concentrate, please advice me what to do | Hi, It seems that you may be having intertwine. There may be erythematous itchy lesion in groin areas. It may be due to fungus like Candida albicans. I usually prescribe ketoconazole or ketoconazole tablets for two weeks and to apply clotrimazole cream. Wash the area with detail containing water. You may be alright. Still, you may consult dermatologist. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Chat Doctor. |
Hi Dr., Greetings.I am a Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis (opts) 2001, now I am suffering with Diabetic type 2, FBS-212, PPBS-393. I am taking regular medicine, but it is not under control. Please advice me. Thanks & Warm RegardsJay PrakashBangalore | Hi, Mr. Jay Prakash, As you have mentioned you have chronic calcific pancreatitis which was diagnosed in 2001. And you have mentioned that you have Type 2 Diabetes which is not under control despite regular medicine. In your case I want know on what basis you have been labeled as Type 2 Diabetes. We need to differentiate between Type 2 Diabetes from pancreatic Diabetes (which is more likely in your case). Treatment of two is different, Type 2 Diabetes usually be controlled with oral medication. In pancreatic Diabetes insulin is only treatment for controlling blood sugar level. In your case I want to know 1) Your age. 2) How many years back you have been diagnosed as having Diabetes. 3) Family history of diabetes. 4) Your height and weight, (usually type 2 diabetic patients are obese, Pancreatic diabetic patient usually lean, thin, weight below average) 5) Signs of malnutrition, low hemoglobin, significant weight loss. 6) Current medicines for diabetes. I will advise you to do following test1) Stool Examination for fat, elastane. 2) Complete blood count, 3) Serum level of vitamin D (fat soluble vitamin), calcium. On the basis of your history, clinic Examination, investigation we can confirm your type of Diabetes, and accordingly need to modify your treatment. Till that time you can start insulin according to your treating Consultant. I think this much information is enough for you, you are free to write your queries to me. Chat Doctor. |
My mom is in the ICU and was digonosed with congestive heart failure, she was put under sedation Tuesday and today is Friday. She still is not waking up. The doctors have tested brain blood and everything seems to come back normal. They are unsure of why she isn t coming to. She does abuse prescription drug pills FYI, but any idea when or what s going on? Has this happened before? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern I would like to explain that those diet pills are known to cause sometimes severe heart valve dysfunction (severe regurgitation). This may lead to congestive heart failure and aggravate the patient clinical condition. It is more healthy and physiological to follow other alternative weight reducing options. I would not recommend those pills at all. Nevertheless, I hope and wit ha fast recovery for your mom. Hope to have answered your question. Greetings! |
I am woke out of my sleep with this pain I can t explain my I have numess all over and I hurt really bad. It happens at least four times a nite. Also causes me not to want to sleep. It the spell stills hits me. My feet and legs burn really mad and have terrible pain in them | Dear patient you may be having articular pain in both lower. Limbs may be due to nerve compression at the level. Of lumbar spine. Disc prolapse Amy be the reason for. Nerve compression. MRI of the lumbar spine with screening of whole spine needs to be done to confirm diagnosis. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab regain x 75 mg one at bedtime with local application of dynamic gel. You need to consult spine surgeon with report. |
I have a small purple-ish cyst below my lower right #3 which is painless and has been present for over a year. Now I have developed a purple-ish discolouration on the lower lip below and there is tenderness in my lower right mandible. Is this ok? Thank you. | Hi! Thanks for writing to us and sharing the details of the purple-cyst below lower lip! No, this is neither normal nor anything serious to worry about! Well, if I were your family physician, I would think of three possibilities in your case like |
Need assistance to find specialist for Schizophrenia in India Our son is suffering with Schizophrenia & we have consulted Asha Hospital ( http | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (SIMIANS), Bangalore, India, Runs its own separate Schizophrenia Clinic. The Schizophrenia Clinic involves a multidisciplinary team (faculty from psychiatry, psychiatric social work and clinical psychology) that focuses on delivering comprehensive clinical care for patients with schizophrenia through Individualized Schizophrenia Treatment and Re-integration (Instar) Program. The patients will be offered individualized care through the Instar program that comprise comprehensive clinical assessment, optimizing psychopharmacological treatments, psychosocial interventions including group therapy, cognitive therapy & other psychological interventions. Yoga-based intervention is one of the unique therapeutic approaches that is offered for suitable patients in this clinic. I suggest you to consult the In-Star Team. This is the website.http |
Hi i have been diagnosed with having mild gastrits i was taking omeprazole but ive stopped taking as ive developed this cough and the back of my throat feels sore also ive stopped taking citralopram for anxieyy as this aggrovated my stomach is this cough due to my gastrits im so anxious that ive got somthing seriously wrong wiyh my stomach ie cancer and scared i may develope cancer of the oesphagus also im coughing no blood or any kind of phglem | Hi there, first you have to relax and stop worrying bout getting cancer. Gastritis gets engraved by stress, and it is no solution to your problem. If you are so anxious about getting cancer then visit a gastroenterologist who will do an endoscopic examination and if required will take a biopsy from the esophagus which can be examined microscopically to rule out malignancy. It will relieve you of the anxiety and decrease your stress. Look for solutions to a problem instead of worrying about it. This approach will help you in other aspects of life. Take care |
I have central disc protusion at C3-C-4, angular buldge at C4-C5, and at C5-C6 there is broad based disc ridge comlex eccentric toward the right with effacement of central CSF. In additional progressive cervical osteophyte formation and bilateral dilated root sleeve cysts of C7 nerve root. Why does the orthopedist want me to see a neurologist? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The disc which is supposed to be in the center between the vertebral bodies have moved from its place and causing compression on the nerve and chord.2. Osteophytes are generally seen in age related or excessive usage (hardworking conditions) generally treated by minimizing the mobility in particular area.3. Why you have been asked to see neurologist ID because the disc is causing pressure in the nerve and chord and CSF space effacement, it's little more toward nerves than the bone.4. In your case I think the treatment is operative / intervention procedure. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Hi, i did a gamma gt test 2 weeks ago and it was abnormally high - had a reading of 282. I did the same test yesterday again and the reading was 200. Do my doctor tells me this is still abnormal, especially when all my other liver function test had quite normal readings. My questions are (1) What could be the cause of such reading, I dont consume alcohol in excess (2) Right now I have changed my diet and stopped alcohol intake completely, how long would you estimate my readings would normalize (3) Asides alcohol, what other factors could be responsible for such a reading. | Hello, onyx era, Eventhough the other liver tests come down when you quit Chat Doctor. Important thing is that you completely stay away from alcohol intake, does not matter whether it is beer, whiskey or wine. You don't want to cause more damage to the liver. I would expect, with proper diet, vitamin supplementation, especially Super B-Complex Vitamin, Vitae 800 i.u. daily and 1000 mg. of Vital daily, within three months that should come down to normal levels. You asked what other things can do this. Hepatitis B and C, in chronic form can do this. You always have to have tests done for this, because lot of times there may not be any symptoms. Other major cause is |
For Cancer Oncologists advise Chemo therapy. They also mention that it has side effects. But we learn from some relatives of persons who have undergone chemo therapy that most will not withstand the severity of the side effects. A close relative has undergone one sitting of 5 days of chemo therapy and is also asked to take some 5 injections to increase his blood count. Do you recommend him to undergo the second and third too as they feel he is in the fourth stage Thanks in advance and very sorry to have bothered you Doctor. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. Dear friend, You did not tell about type of cancer and body organ affected from cancer. But very important thing is that in some cancer chemotherapy is very helpful and increase survival of patient. This is also right that chemotherapy has lot of side effects but for long survival of patients doctor has to start this. I advise you that follow your doctor and start chemotherapy. Thanx for query. |
My problem | Hi There, Your condition is called post-surgical ERASMUS. This generally is a complication after impactions & extensive bone removal. It SHD last for max 3-4 weeks till the healing is complete. The open wound exposes the jaw bone & also the root of the adjacent tooth, hence the sensitivity to cold. You need to do the following;a) Make sure the procedure was properly done |
Hi! i read this statistic online. Of all those people diagnosed with stage 3 nasopharyngeal cancers, 6 out of every 10 will live for at least 5 years. (It may make more sense to think of it as 60 out of every 100, which is the same thing.) Does this mean the patient will not be able to live after 5 years? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It has 60% five year survival rate. It means 60 patients out of 100 will have life expectancy of % year or more. Some person can live 10 year or some person can live 5 year. It is overall rate. There are other factors like patients general condition, grade of cancer, treatment options and many other factors affect the life expectancy. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
i have been diagnose with a kidney stone in ureter of 15mm at level 3 but i have no severe pain but a very minimum pain. three weeks before i got severe pain and blood and i take some madicine, after that i got weel, now i am in dout that my stone been removed by itself, i wana now is it possible u r having stone of 15mm at 3rd level and feel minimum pain, | Hi, many thanks for the query! Yes, it is possible to have minimum pain, because pain is due to excessive contractions of ureteric smooth muscles to get rid of the stone, but your medicines like antispasmodics reduce these contractions & relieve pain. Remember this is temporary & you can get another attack of severe pain, also this is not the permanent treatment, 15 mm stone is very unlikely to pass out with just medicines, you should get operated for removal of the stone, otherwise back pressure changes caused by obstruction (by stone) in the form of HY Chat Doctor. |
I noticed my mother in law over the holidays holding her arm close to her body at her side and her hand would be in a fist, and always a slight tremor , she is on medication for seizures and in her early 60 s is this something related to her neurological problems or could this be something new like Parkinsons? She does not have seizures on a regular basis | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I must congratulate you for your keen observation. Tremors along with rigidity (as evidenced by a closed fist and arm held close to body) could be suggestive of Parkinson's disease. However, this needs to be confirmed by a detailed neurological examination by a neurologist. These are unlikely to be due to her seizures or her antiepileptic Chat Doctor. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, |
I m 48 years old, white female, I had 2 semi-painful fatty tumors for the past 5 years on my arm and leg and now I have about 7 more on my left leg along with bruises (for no reason) and I have intermittent leg cramps (more so in the hip and upper thigh area) and I m very active but the leg & hip pain make it unbearable at times to exercise and I m alwasy tired. Lastly, I was told I m Vitamin D deficient (18). Question - Can this all be related to the Vit D deficiency? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have multiple lipoma. You should go for biopsy or fine needle aspiration cytology of one of your tumor. Then take treatment accordingly. You have vitamin D deficiency. However, it has no relation with your fatty tumors. You should take it d supplements and diet with high vitamin D. 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.Don't forget to click, thank you. |
hello my 20 month old son appears to have mouth ulcers on the tip of his tongue which are causing him discomfort. I have tried treating with anebesol (?) but he is not keen on this. Is there anything else you can suggest to alleviate the pain? Thanks | Hi there, I share your concern. It is difficult having a toddler who has a mouth ulcer. My advice to heal the sore quickly is to apply escort ointment thrice a day-works like magic and the sore disappears in a day or two maximum. You can stop the Anderson if he's not keen on it, it doesn't help much anyway. Give him ice cream and chilled fruits and liquids. Definitely avoid hot or spicy/salty foods. Hope he gets better soon! |
Sir I m 32 yera old & i m suffering from renal parachymal deasise & hypertension since last one year & i dave going on treatment from Nephrologist since 1 year Now i m done test of Cerum & HB & found 2.1 cerum & 10.3 HB ,kindly advice what can i do | Hello, thanks for using Chat Doctor. I had gone through the data you have posted. Sorry that you are suffering from these at young age. Coming to the question asked about treatment for hypertension, here we need to know some details in your history. Do you have family history of hypertension? If any at what age they got hypertension? What were you told about the cause of your renal failure?since how long you are having BP and renal failure?was renal failure diagnosed at the time you were diagnosed with Hypertension or later on?did you have any pyelonephritis any time?did they tell you about glomerulonephritis? Did they do kidney biopsy to you?so there are lot many questions as you have these at young age. Hypertension can because or effect of kidney problem, so we need to try to differentiate it first. For hypertension, you need to avoid some Chat Doctor. |
shoulder injury i have what is called hypermobility in all my joints but its more promident in my shoulers. well ive already had 3 shoulder surgeries on my right to correct the multi directional sublacations. which i also tore my laberem, capsule, and front ligament. now my left arm has always done it also... but recently i was working out lifting weights nothing heavy 5 lbs and two days later it started to hurt when i lifted it 90 degrees and above out to the side. now its unstable and almost completely dislocates when i do. i just want to know how long before i should have a doctor look at it? meaning as if its just muscle strain and will heal on its own and if the pain doesnt stop when should i go to the doctor? | Hello, As due to having non-stabilization of the joints doing weight training may lead to small inflammation due to abnormal movements and lead to pain. I will advise stopping weight training and undergo joint stability exercises which will help to make the joint more stable and avoid injuries. Unless and until the joints are stabilized it is not advised to undergo weight training as this may damage the joint more. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hello, I am 71 years old. Two years ago, my upper left wisdom tooth was extracted by a general dentist. Since then I have been hearing a loud thumping, wooshing noise. The noise is consistent 24 hours a day. It happened right after the extraction. I have had numerous of scans, xrays, mris, and tests, etc. I have seen ENTs, oral surgeons, etc. And they keep confusing my condition with pain, or hearing loss. I have neither, its just a loud noise! no pain at all, unless I press firmly at the place where the tooth was extracted. I am so depressed because no one knows what I am talking about. I just want this noise to go away. Do you have any idea on what might have happened to cause this noise? | Hellooo....so .you have no pain and no hearing problem....so y getting worried!!!cheer up....there is nothing to worry in this case.in my opinion. The sound can be due the joint problem...that might have caused excessive straining to your joint while extraction....usually some people experience pain some don't.you are lucky in that case....so its just due to excessive opening of your mouth while extraction of the tooth....it will be alright soon...have soft diet...try not to open the mouth too wide during yawning...reduce the opening....don't have too big jumbo burgers...and have soft diet for few weeks....moreover be happy and smile...it can heal everything.hope you got the rely...have a nice day!!! |
hi doc i m 18 years old and i masterbate alot and thing which annoys me a lot is that i have acne and i believe that my acnes are because of masterbating please tell me am i right or not ? and also tell me what to do to avoid having acne ? i tryed alot of drugs and no result and i m afraid of the scars please just tell me a way i can do thank u very much for ur help doc | Hi Na, masturbate can't cause acne. As you know, in puberty there is increasing of testosterone level. Testosteron as an Chat Doctor. To avoid acne these are what you can do |
Hello doctor,I am Deepak from pune, India. Its regarding my father as we get his endoscopy done. And impresion on report says that he got an infiltrating and ulcerated growth in the entire body and the antrum of the stomach. And biopsy report says --- Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. Sections shows gastric mucosa, with three of the biopsies showing tumor cells in nests and a typical grandular structures infiltrating the submucosa, with surrounding desmoplasia. Fragments of necrotic slough colonised by bacteria and fungal pseudohyphae with exudate are also included. Want to know the best doctors in Pune. And what treatment we should go for? And whether its curable at this stage? | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and concerned about his condition. But dear don't get disheartened . Where there is a will there is a way. Strengthen his will power by giving him hope of recovery , It is a great thing that helps a person to recover. Meanwhile, you can administer him course of antioxidants as below -Mixture of extract of Lemon, Ginger, Garlic, Manager of coconut water, Bark of Maring\u00e1 (Saharan) tree, Honey all in equal quantity in a dose of 25 ml, twice a day, before meals for 31 or 41 days as per requirement. Is good healer and also preventive. Give a level t spoon of turmeric powder twice a day, in a cup of hot milk after meals, Meals should be simple nourishing and easily digestible. Take care he doesn't have constipation. Let him do Panama - Deep breathing exercises & Walk for resistance against diseases and to strengthen the vital part of the body. And many heart and cancer patients have been benefited from this mixture above regimen is to be carried on even side by side of his treatment I suggest you to Find out a good renowned hospital and show his reports ASAP, which will refer the case to specialist, who after studying the case will start treatment. I suggest you should not delay now . Hope this gives reply to your query Take care. All the best & good healthiest hesitate to get back if you have any further query |
I have been diagnosed with lung cancer just a month ago having surgery to remove the right upper lobe which is now in my lymph nodes. I just started radiation today will also be starting Chemo. I have heard about RSO as a treatment from a friend who had ovarian cancer. Would cannabis oil be effective for my type of cancer? Reaching for straw THANKS | Well, you have actually put it best. You are actually clutching at straws. Cannabis oil has never and will never cure any cancer in the human body. There is no literature or data to support this. You will always find people and sites claiming otherwise, but as an oncologist, there is no scientific reason for you to believe this. You should concentrate on the conventional forms of therapy that are tried and tested, namely, surgery chemotherapy and radiotherapy. |
i have just had a internal scan for ovary cancer, as i have just had to op to cut out cancer on my collar bone. my measurements where, uterus 66x54x53mm and endometrial thickness is 3mm. also my ovaries as follows; right 13cc and left 6cc. after my procedure, i had leaking and pains in my belly massive bloating, and unable to get a pap smear test done as my doctors couldn t find my uterus. we have a lot of cancer in our family and members have passed away with cancer, i am vey concerned as my family has notice i have been slowly deteriorating and my hair dress has notice my hair has been coming out in chunks with the hair foloical attached still | Hi, Thanks for writing in. I guess you had a transvaginal ultrasound to have a detailed look at your uterus and ovaries. Please find the scan finding explained below.1. The uterus measures 66 x 54 x 53 mm and is normal.2. The endometrial lining the center of the uterine cavity is 3 mm and is also normal.3. The right ovary is slightly enlarged at 13 cc. Usually the ovary is less than 10 cc in volume.4. The left ovary is normal at 6 cc in size. From the above findings, there is no concern about the appearance of uterus. Your doctors might use a spectrum to see the uterus and then do the pap smear. For evaluation of risk of ovarian cancer you can get CA 125 blood test done which is a tumor marker and raised in people who might have ovary cancer. |
One of my relative suffering from Acute leukemia of unspecified cell type, under going treatment chemotherapy in hospital. One cycle of ten days is completed, awaiting for second therapy. What is his chances of survival, and how many years. Can we treat him with Homeopathic/Ayurveda medicines? | **1. Leukemia affects the bone marrow and the blood, and since case is diagnosed, this means he/she is under regular Supervision, but before opting for alternate treatment, keep in mind that since it is disease of bone marrow, thus three type of blood cells will be reduced;. Red blood cells [anemia]. White blood cells [recurrent infection]. Platelets [easy bruising/bleeding]PS. While anemia is refractory to any treatment, thus Erythropoietin is main stay of management, infection or uncontrolled bleeding can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention, thus keep a check on physical appearance and symptoms.2. Since he is receiving supportive care for the disease, Ayurvedic preparations can act as an adjuvant or a co-therapy along with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.PS. Malayan [Immunomodulator] Nikita |
Hi there, My boy have lung infection when I bot him to the local hospital cause of height fever for the pass 5 day. After see GP still can t get well. Now the hospital doctor heve chane his medical to claRiThromycin 250mg - Antibiotic 2 table 2 time fever down ,but the cough is still there . His was given Zyrtec - 1 table 2 time a day n Oxymetazoline HCI 0.05% Nasel Drops 3 time aday . The doctor say both this medical can heal the coughs .But it seem his still having bad cough | Hi..... Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
Hi iam 34years. We are trying for a baby for the past 1 year... my periods were regular and my doctor said my ovulation is normal. I had been taking folic acid supplements only. I did foliicular study for about 5 months ina row and everything was normal. Recently my last cycle ended up being an anovulatory cycle. I got my regular periods without any delay. My bleeding was also normal. My husbands reports are normal too. All mu harmonal blood tests were normal, the same month i had anovulation. Is thus possible. What is happening to me? | Hi I think you can take some medicines like camphene for inducing ovulation. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when follicle is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupture of follicles. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks after rupture is confirmed on ultrasound. Do a urine pregnancy test after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 cycles. |
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