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I m not feeling good. Feelng sick and last night was sitting on the toilet felt I was going to pass out. Just managed to get myself to bed. Today it s the same also last night my arms felt like they were on edge. Also suffer with swollen ankles. Also have been having to go to poo a lot and it s loose Also have pains in my right side. | Dear patient, you seem to be suffering from systemic infection, and you should not waste time in seeing your doctor early, as early intervention can be life-saving in such cases. Swelling of ankle, a pain (arthralgia) along with loose motions are sign of reactive arthritis, which can be even viral. See your doctor and get examined, you should not wait for your condition to get even more worst. Thanks |
hello i have two questions first question is my stomache feels like it is having rolling contractions that come and go what could this be? and also i found really small but painful pimple on the inside of my libia majora i popped it and got some white hard stuff out of it but now it is painful but flat what can i do about this? | Hi, Having rolling contraction in abdomen might be intestinal colic might be due to indigestion, stomach upset etc. Take antispasmodic medicine like Metal spas one stat. Avoid fried and junk food. Having pimple in labia major might be due to some ingrown hair follicle infection. You might require one course if antibiotic medicine for 3-5 days. Do not try to prick or Chat Doctor. Apply antibiotic cream locally. Ok and take care. |
Recently I have broken out in hives, rash and have bumps that are red and itch. Went to urgent care and they told me it was poison ivy but thought it was clearing up and noticed I have more red hive rashes coming out all the sudden when it seemed like it was clearing up. I did have a tysabri treatment today and am taking Provigil. | Hello, Thanks for the query, Hives are a form of allergy. Probably you are allergic to anything. It may be a cloth, fruits etc. The treatment given to you is correct. But most important is to find out the cause of your condition. The cause must be eliminatedPlease meet a dermatologist if the lesions increase me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
I had a suspicious legion under the right side of my jaw around the size of a mini meatball, and i got it removed in april, the doctor said the stitches would disolve but the area is rock hard and the stitches have not budged and i am experiencing pain and ALOT of discomfort. Please help x | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of undissolved stitches which are causing pain around jaws is mainly due to local inflammation following the surgery might be causing numbness and pain and pressure effect on the area. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as be on soft diet and try to have liquids in diet maximum, avoid too cold beverages. You should not touch that area while brushing and don't touch with finger or tongue. Do warm saline gargles as it will suppress infection soon. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Do rinses with Listerine mouth wash. Take painkiller such as Motrin for pain relief. Apply numbing gel and Lidocaine over the stitches for numbing the area and causing relief discomfort. Don't open mouth too wide. Visit oral surgeon once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, |
Hello I recently have been having a pain in my right upper side. The pain only last about 5 seconds and happens like every month to 3 months. Just random times, I recently went to the doctor they did a blood and urine test and said everything was perfect just my main concern is I m scared it might be a appendicitis or something. My brother is going to the doctor tomorrow so am I with him. I was wondering if I should ask the doctor again? But I like just went a few weeks ago I m just worried. It might be something around that matter. Again my doctor did blood test , Urine, And felt my stomach . I was just wondering what should I ask tomorrow and what are the signs of appendicitis I m not running any fever and feel great just beside the little espiodes of like 5 second sharp pain in my right uppder side | Hi friend, Welcome to Chat Doctor Appendix in on the right lower side! - so it's not appendicitis. There is liver and gall bladder on right upper side. But the pain is not for seconds - it will be minutes or longer. It may only be anxiety. Anyhow, routine urine, stool and blood tests /with ultrasound - will clear your doubts and give re-assurance Take tarnishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck |
I have a bump on my lip. I bit it a cuple months ago and it got an infection when I had the flu. It remained semi raised after getting better and now its starting to swell up even more. Ive been icing and putting petroleum jelly on it. Any other suggestions to get it to go away? | Hi, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.-I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns.-Cause and Treatment-of the bump on the lip--In your case the cause mostly is - Mucous-Retention Cyst of the lip -post-trauma. This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Don't worry and things will settle Hope this would resolve your query. Welcome further for any query in this regard. Wishing you a fast recovery.Don't forget to Write a good and strong review ASAP for the benefit of other patients. Have a Good Day. |
hi, my mothers cholesterol level is high, Dr. has given Rosuvas to lower the cholesterol levels. is it important to take this medicine. i have recently done her liver profile. the reports are very bad. i got to know that Rosuvas effects the liver. need your opinion on the same. thanks... | Hi,1. Yes, it is important to take it to lower the high cholesterol levels.2. Its common side effects include abdominal discomfort, muscle pain or tenderness, muscle weakness and liver dysfunction (liver injury).3. She seems to have developed liver injury, so I advise her to stop taking it and an alternate effective but a safer cholesterol lower medication would be prescribed by her treating doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I had a stint placed in my kidney 10 days ago. I now have very bad pain in my back and bladder. I am not able to urinate, my bladder is full, but nothing comes out. I feel sick to my stomach but no vomiting. Im scared somethimg is wrong. What is wrong and how do I urinate? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to know the reason why stent was placed in your kidney and whether the stent is on one side or on both sides. Stents are tin long tubes with curves in both ends. One end is in the pelvis of the kidney and the other end is in the urinary bladder. A stent helps in clear passage of urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. If your bladder is full then the stent is clear and allowing urine to pass through. An ultrasound scan is required to know if there is any urinary bladder infection or any other cause for not being able to pass urine from the bladder to the exterior. If there is acute retention of urine then you should go to your doctor now and have the bladder pressure released by inserting a catheter. Please do not worry. |
sir, i have AEC count (300 to 400).i am suffering from sneezing,itching in nose and eye. and itching in skin after bath (but no any skin disorders at that time,i used tab allegra, metaspray..is any long term cure for this? what is this disease?how can i cure it? please tell me... | Neuroinflammation of nasal lining membrane is known as RHINITIS and if it is due to some allergen (dust, mite, pollen, molds, pests, sudden fall and rise of temperature are predisposing factors) known as allergic rhinitis. Nasal itching, watery gonorrhea, nasal obstruction, sneezing, post nasal discharge. You are also having these symptoms (most of). The best way is taken care and avoid these predisposing factors. Since you are taking allergy i.e. fexofenadine and nasal spray (metaspray). When such patient visit my clinic I advise them to take montelukast+ levocetrizine tablet once or twice in day. Sideline = saline nasal spray is the best. Hot coffee and steam inhalation also provide some relief. Hope this will help you. |
I have had a fixed lump under the right side of my chin for about six months now. My left side of my chin and neck are numb as is part of the bottom lip on the left. The lump is tender and varies in size depending on my amount of rest from talking, eating, etc. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have subbed mandibular lymph node enlargement due to infection, or you may have subbed mandibular salivary gland enlargement due to siledenitis or some other cause. You should take a course of antibiotics. If it does not respond to treatment then you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi`i m39,5 n 7.5feet,63kg wt,and is 9week pregnant.4 days before i got a pain in my left arm so that i cud bend my arm bt cant move it horizontally away from my body othr day i got sudden pain twice for 1second in my heart.i got too scared bt my huby says its gas,aftr pain i took dinner n got chill now after th8 i feel restless in my left side,too much exhausted n shorten of breath n last night sever headach i got n continued till now.i m already diagnosed with tachycardia wn i was in school.wat z this.pregnancy related or somthing serious. | Hi, You have mentioned pain in your Left upper limb region since 4 days with difficulty in movements along with one episode of shortness of breath / headache etc. Can you tell me |
Hi, i am on my third pregnancy and am 7 weeks 5 days pregnant and was diagnosed with pnemonia 2 weeks ago, i have taken the full course of antibiotics and feel my chest infection has improved, however i am constantly exhausted and have 24hour nausea without vomiting, the stomach aches have been so bad they ve woken me up in the middle of the night. I am a single mother to my two children aged 8 and 3 and i am 25. I gave up smoking cold turkey a few days ago for the babys sake but quitting has made my nausea worse and moods very low. The constant feeling of sickness is dehabilitating and i cant take my kids to school or nursery i have to lay curled up for hours at a time and its making me very depressed. I have made an effort to eat healthy foods and have bought travel/morning sickness bands that have had little effect.. i feel like my life is slipping away from me as i cant go anywhere and dont have much support from anybody, even my own mother is fed up of me being ill.. What can i do to feel better???? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If the infection has cleared up, you need to concentrate on getting a healthy diet, adequate rest and proper follow up. It is also likely that you could be suffering with Chat Doctor. The stress of being a single mother is adding up to your woes, but, please remember, no time is going to stay forever. You can ask your consultant for medication to deal with the nausea, try to change your diet, have small frequent meals and develop a positive attitude. You are so young and have a lot of life ahead of you. Furthermore, you must support yourself first before anybody can support you. Only then will others begin to recognize your efforts and start helping you. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you safe motherhood. |
left testicle feels like its being squeezed causing discomfort, however over a week ago i had a terrible pain in back left side under ribcage which I received pain relief for. This recent testicle pain started roughly 5 days ago. What is your recommendation? | HelloThanks for query. Pain in left testicle with pain in left loin could be mostly due to one of the following three reasons.1) Stone in the lower end of Ureter 2) Varicocele. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis .1) Routine urine test 2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and scrotum3) Color Doppler study of Scrotum. Further treatment will depend upon the results of these test and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. |
every time i stand up i get very dizzy and light headed for about a minute. i wouldnt say i black out because i can see colors they just seem to all merge together. this has been happening for about 2 weeks now and i dont know why . can you help give me an idea of what it could be please? | Hi Your symptoms could be related to orthostatic hypotension. Chronic anemia or deny Chat Doctor. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a physical exam and some tests |
hello doctor, my name is usman and i think so i am suffering from cystic fibrosis. i am experiencing breathing problem by birth as bronchitis. but from past year i am totally reliable on sabutamol inhalers. i am also experiencing transpaent thick cough whicChatDoctores almost every minute. i have also digestion problem.Please suggest me some good treatment. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Albuterol is short-acting beta 2 agonists (SAGA). It is not for regular maintenance treatment. And this is the reason why your bronchitis is not controlled. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will definitely improve with long acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Indigestion should also be treated simultaneously. So take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Sir, Is there any possibility of the wisdom tooth having cavity causes tinittus and hearing loss ?I am 48 years old,165 cm ht. 68kg wt. For the last 1 year I feel some symptoms like that of tinittus in my left ear and 60% of hearing loss. One of my wisdom teeth (left lower jaw) is having cavity and pain. | Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have tinnitus, hearing loss this is not related to cavity in wisdom tooth. Due to cavity there can be referred pain in ear, but this tinnitus and hearing loss can be due to ear problem for this you should consult ENT surgeon and go for its treatment. For cavity in wisdom tooth you should consult dentist and go for IOWA X-ray of tooth if possible go for restoration of tooth or extraction of wisdom tooth. In meantime do like warm saline rinses, you can take analgesic for pain like Painted or Paracetamol by consulting with your local doctor. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. |
thamk you; my 46 yo wife is in round 7 of chemo today as a result of colon cancer and was told her white cell count was 2.9 the oncologist maintained though to push on with treament . what point is it necessary to delay treatment on ythe scale he refrs to where she is 2.9? | Her WBC count is 2900 due to myelosuppression caused by the chemotherapy medications. Chemotherapy can only be administered if the absolute neutrophil count is more than 1500.ANC is the no of WBC multiplied by % of neutrophils in blood. To find out ANC u have to do a blood test called CBC/differential count. I would suggest u wait for sometime for your counts to improve or use granulocyte colony stimulating factors to increase the count and then administer chemotherapy. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Today Ive been having dizzy spells. Once when I was sitting down suddenly the room started spinning and i felt faint and ill. A few hours later while standing in the kitchen i again felt dizzy and had to quickly sit down. Right now I feel ill and every time I move my head I get dizzy. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that this could be vertigo and the most probable cause of this would be low blood supply to the tympanic membrane or inflammation of tympanic membrane, you have not mentioned your age and gender else I would give you proper advise, your information of age and gender would help a lot, take care and have a nice day. |
Can your Gallbladder Cause pain on your left side? I am 20 years old 5.5 and 145 pounds. Right under my left rib cage is hurting. It feels as if there are little needles sticking me. Can that be my gallbladder. I also feel bloated all the time and very nauseous? | Hi, thanks for posting query Gall Bladder is on the right side. So it's not related.gas/boating maybe the cause.-OTC dimethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating.-Chew food well and try not to talk/zip mouth while chewing food as it causes -more air to enter stomach and may lead to bloating.- avoid broccoli, beans, cauliflower, and beverage swish you good n sound health regards Chat Doctor. |
sir my sgpt is around 120 normal range is 30-65 and sometimes after loosing my weight my sgpt is around 70.my height is 57 and weight around 80 kg and one gastrologist said me to take heptral.my all liver function and lipid profile is normal.sir please say is it right to give strong tablet.for last 1yr. My sgpt is in between the range 130-80. | Hello thank you for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I had gone through your question I understand your concerns. SGPT and GOT are liver enzymes, most sensitive indicators of liver cell injury and helps in recognizing liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver, heat cellular damage. Central is a liver protector Chat Doctor. It helps to prevent heart diseases, is used to treat liver diseases.I would suggest you to continue taking the central and add much lifestyle modifications by getting regular physical activity and by Have a healthy and balanced diet that should include complex carboy |
Hi Doc, my problem is that I am trying to conceive since last 2 yrs. I had got pregnant in 1st year of my marriage, but got miscarriage, due to unknown reasons (as per my doc). In these 2yrs., I have gone through Folliculometry - 3 times, then an IUI. But, all these tests didn t gave me result. Then my Gynaec informed me that as my cervix is tight, hence she dilated it. Also, I have already got my fallopian tubes checked, and it is clear. Last December, I got Laproscopy done, to check if there are any other issue. But, overall the result - NO ISSUE. My Gynaec is calling it - An Unexplained Infertility. Now, the problem is, that after the laproscopy, I have started getting irregular periods. I am having a 28days cycle, but in 1 month it came 12days before, and now since 3 months its 30 days cycle. I really don t know now what to do. Even bcoz of the menstrual cycle disturbance, I am unable to calculate my Ovulation Cycle. I am also now afraid and tired for taking so much medications. Some of my friends around me, have even told me that I should not have gone through so many test. And are advising me to take break from all this medications. Pls help. Need your guidance. | HIIT appears that your doctor has done all necessary investigations and now concluded that infertility is unexplained. How young are you? You have done the right thing by undergoing these investigations. Don't get concerned with your friends comments. I want to make it clear to you that laparoscopy you had is not going to affect your menstrual cycle. Having 28 or 30 days cycle is normal. It does not amount to irregular cycles. Once in a year or so if you had one irregular cycle, that is also fine. Now coming to treatment of your unexplained infertility. If I were your doctor first I would recommend six cycles of gonadotropin stimulated GUI. If you don't conceive with this I would advise IVF treatment. Take one tab of folic acid daily. Maintain normal BMI. If you both are smokers you need to quit smoking. To increase your chances of conception you need to have regular intercourse 2-3 times in a week and not just during ovulation period. Good luck. If you have any further concerns, do write to me. |
Hello Doctor, I have been married for 2.5 yrs and trying to conceive for than 2yrs now. I got the laproscopy done for Chocolate cyst last year and had no positive signs to conceive. in the recent scan, there was an impression of PCOS and the doctor has provided Xfert-f along with okamet 500mg. She has advised us to go for IUI . Wanted to know if PCOS effects pregnancy? | Yes PCs affects pregnancy. It is responsible for 60% of all infertility. It is usually linked with insulin resistance and increased luteinizing hormone levels. You need to reduce your weight to the limit of the weight permitted for your height. Okamet or metformin was prescribed to help you reduce your weight by suppressing your appetite. You should use the treadmill for exercise for at least one hour daily. You should take at least 2.5 liters of water daily. It is better if you take a lot of fruits like papaya. Usually if you lose around 10 to 15 kg you will find it easy to conceive |
My 9 year old son started three days ago with a very itchy rash on his upper body and neck. He took some Benadryl and now that he rush is getting better I noticed he has a lump on his neck what is it? Should I take him to the doctor? He doesnt have fever or other symptoms. | Respected Sir, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.It's called reactionary lymphadenopathy occurring in the Chat Doctor. In our clinics we prescribe cephalosporin group of antibiotics for better, faster resolution of the lymph node enlargement after thorough clinical evaluation. So though there is no fever or other symptoms, I would suggest you to take him to your family doctor. Till then, you can follow simple measures at home* maintain his HY |
I had two crown teeth put on last October 2014 and at first it felt tight to chew on my right side. My dentist kept adjusting but nothing made any difference. Ive asked her to redo them and she started with just one and put on temporary crown. She re-attach it but it never feel right and finally I end up chewing it with my salad and I thank God I did not swallow it. How can I convince my dentist to fix it right? | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. From the history posted here it appears that you require to visit a prosthodontist. Crown dislodgement could be due to misalignment. Undue mastectomy forces can lead to crown this lodgement.it requires proper adjustment of height of crown and amount of remaining tooth structure. Please see the specialist mentioned above soon. This should help. Thanks. Take care. |
i got off my birth control 3 weeks ago because my husband and I are trying to have a baby. 5 days ago i spotted light brown for 1 day, not even enough to wear a panty liner. 3 days ago i started experiencing bloating, gas, constipation, lower back pain, hot flashes, peeing alot, and lower abdominal pain when i cough, strain, walk, and have sex | Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. If you have stopped birth control and had unprotected sex, then wait at least for 4 weeks before you do the urine pregnancy test. In case of negative result your symptoms relate to PMS - premenstrual syn Chat Doctor. In that case I will suggest B LONG F, PRIM OSA, vitamin E one each For 3 months. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks |
I had a very sore tooth, so for two days straight I gargled non stop with mouthwash (Crest Prohealth) and Listerine. Now I have a terrible burn on the inside of my mouth, my tongue is grey and inside of my cheeks are greyish white and peely looking. What can I do. Thanks | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Your problem suggest over usage of the mouth wash, which has caused the burning of the skin, tongue and cheeks. I would advise you to stop using that and for the pain you can take an ibuprofen Tablet if you are not allergic to any medication. Avoid spicy food and hot food for a while and sip lots of water. Apply mucosal/denote on the tissues two to three times daily. Do saline gargling. If still persisting, visit your local dentist and get it checked up. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards. |
Recently I have had problems after walking short didtance with hip and shin pain this affects right hip and shin and sometimes I wake up with pain in hip and shin. I am used to exercise and have always done plenty of walking. Could this be the beginning of an arthritic condition. I am 58 years old. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes this can be beginning of arthritis problem. But more likely it can be weakness of bone i.e. osteoporosis. You need to get your investigation of knee and hip x-rays to see for arthritis. BMD and vitamin D test can further be needed to investigate for osteoporosis. Till then, you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin D3 can be of use to fulfill vitamin D deficiency. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Hi, i have had some dull chest pain on my left side. I become aware of the pain when a carry one of my children, i have a 3 year old an 7month old twins. I feel the dull pain on the left side of my chest/breast area. It feels to be under the breast area. No lumps . Could this be something serious? such as breast cancer . I have had an ultrasound performed on my left breast and, thankfully nothing was found however the dull pain remains. Would a mammogram rule out any possibility of cancer? | Hello dearmastalgia (breast pain) without lump is unlikely related to cancer. Hence need not worry. Mastalgia are of two type 1)CYCLICAL |
hi, i have Hypo thyroidism , and my tests of T3 and T4 and TSH are within the normal range, my thyroid gland is working but i take thyroxin 50 mg daily just to help my thyroid.....is it ok to take Magrim Diet Pills. please i need a quick reply as i already started using magrim 4 days ago. | Hi, It is not safe to take me grim diet pills while on thyroxine. Mag rim Diet Pills promoted by street-vendors and websites as an efficient natural product for weight losing in the treatment of obesity. It contains a compound dobutamine which can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke and hence with Chat Doctor. It should never to taken along with thyroxine as the risk of heart attack and stroke may increase by several times. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
i m male of 49 years.16 years before i felld in hapititus B.After 15 days at that time hp B report was negative,Doctor diagnosed me that you have stone in gall baladder neck,so u have abstruct jondus.Now i m feeling well,but my test report on 10th jan 2011 tell me that i m suufering Hp B.My HBS Ag is reactive,ALT normal,HBe Ag is negative.Plz tell me about what can i do now? | Hi.thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor.Bag can not be completely eradicated in a patient suffering from Herb.however, complications maybe prevented if proper medication is taken and proper diet plan is followed. Even if HBV DNA count in PCR are not high, Liver enzymes should be monitored regularly while Herb markers maybe checked every 6 to 12 months. Hope to answer your concern. Wish you good n sound health. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I had my gallbladder removed in Sept. Ever since I can t eat without running to the bathroom. It doesn t matter what I eat. I ve noticed a little mucus in my stool . Then today I ve had horrible pains right below my breast .. and right above my belly button.. along with pain in my midback right side. I went to use the restroom and I had a lot of clear mucus come out with a lot of blood in it. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Blood and mucus in the stool is very neglecting symptom and should be checked. It might not be associated with your gallbladder surgery. If it is fresh bright blood on the surface of the stool, hemorrhoids are the most probable reason of it. Otherwise, any other large intestine disease like polyps or even cancer can be a reason. In some cases after gallbladder surgery there are some stones left in the bile ducts or pancreas ducts causing such pains or even acute pancreatitis. Peptic ulcers and severe bacterial infection should be also ruled out. I suggest you to have abdominal ultrasound, full blood work, liver tests (AST, ALT,GTP, AP), amylase, urine amylase, bilirubin, urinalysis, stool tests performed. If no findings, colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy should be also done. Hope this will help. Regards. |
I think i might be anorexic. Im not sure if im being realistic with myself or not. Im 56 inches tall and i weigh 155.3 pounds. I constantly think i am fat, talk myself out of eating almost everything i considering eating, I try to wear layers of clothing that hide my fat, i have high blood pressure most of the time, i fins myself tired alot, i also have ADHD and trouble sleeping. But i do eat dinner always, i try to skip lunch, but sometimes i dont because my hunger takes over. I never eat breakfast. Im semi active. I play on a soccer team and play in my yard on some days for an hour. I need to know if i have it or not, or if theres anything to do about. I | Hi there, usually the age and gender of the person is important in assessing the ideal weight of the person but considering that you may be a young female, your ideal weight should be between 115-155 pounds which I think is ok for you. You should not worry about being overweight but should consider staying healthy. It is not a good trend to skip any meal. It is wiser to take small meals low in fat and carboy Chat Doctor. If at all you need to cut down on the food avoid having meals after 7PM. Pick up some regular exercise which involves doing cardio. Doing yoga will also help you curb some anxiety and stress associated with it. Take care. |
Over the past 3 months I have had a lot of abdominal discomfort. Pain seems to be random and often occurs under both ribs. I also expecrience discomfort in my lower abdomen and on both sides. I recently had a lot of pain in my right testicle and when I went to the doctor she said I may have epidytimitis and gave me doxycycline. The pain went away later that night but I continued to take the pills. Urine and bowel movements are normal. Discomfort seems worse when I am sitting around and doesnt seem to bother me when I am working or exercising. | Hi. Thanks for your query. You have pains in the abdomen for the past 3 months occurring randomly below the ribs, on both sides and lower abdomen and now started in the right testicle which got better with Doxycycline. Doxycycline worked well for the most probable cause of pain in abdomen which might have been due to urinary tract infection. Please continue Doxycycline and get fully investigated as you are having this problem for a long time of 3 months |
Actually I was prescribed to take Tezloc H 40/12.5 in the morning and Metpure XL 25 in the evening. In the meantime due to flue I consulted another physician who changed evening doze to Tezloc 40 instead of Metpure XL 25. It has passed two days and i started feeling like low Bp with disturbaces in my tummy. Other capsule is prescribed Topcef200. | Hi, Yes, low blood pressure could be due to tazloc-40. Taylor (telmisartan) is an angiotensin receptor blocker commonly prescribed in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart disease. Its common side effects include low blood pressure, dizziness, backache, swelling of the face or lips and sometimes Chat Doctor. Whereas topped (definite) is a cephalosporin group of antibiotics commonly prescribed to treat a variety of susceptible bacterial infections. Its common side effects include nausea, stomach upset, indigestion, and diarrhea. Based on the history given you seem to have low BP could due to either deny |
i just mixed harpic and bleach and they created some sort of bubbly liquid when i poured this into the toilet i inhaled it, it was very strong and i was quite near it. now my chest feels like its rising when i breathe and i did cough a bit afterwards my breathing is still funny i can almost feel my chest like i have a cold , what should i do am i at risk or will it go away soon ? | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Harris contains hydrochloric acid. Bleach also contains a form of hypochlorite. Inhalation of the fumes from these agents can result in coughing, chest pain, burning, gagging. You would need to a well ventilated area. The symptoms should resolve on their own during the course of the day but if you notice any worsening you should seek medical attention. I hope this helps |
i have problem on forehead above left eye my forehead is not flat it looks like damage i consulted my family doctor so he told me its romberg diease which needs cosmetic surgery like fat graffting so please can you tell me excactly which treatment & cost of the same | Hi, It is important to know the course of your disease since it is best to consider surgery after the disease process has burned itself out otherwise the results might not be appreciable in the long term. The treatment of Rom bergs disease varies, but the general method is filling in of the atrophic tissues. Depending on the area involved, a variety of materials can be used. It is generally not advisable to use fillers for a large area because of their cost and the need for refilling a couple of times. The best material is either fat grafting or a Dermot graft. There is a degree of absorption in the long run which can be quite unpredictable so that revisions can be needed and because of which the area is overfilled in the initial stage. Ultimately, however, the fat or Dermot graft that tends to stay for a long duration of time and gives appreciable results. |
I am a COPD patient since last 6 years having acute breathtaking problems .I was chain smoker sine last 40 years. I am now 64 years. I am now unable to move even 25 meters.& facing day to day asthmatic attacks. I am AK Shrivastava , 64 years , from Bhopal (MP). From today, I have been advised FERONEM-200 tab. 3 times a day for 5 days. Please suggest me to resolve the problem.My mail ID is YYYY@YYYY .My cell no. 0000. Thanks | HI almost 20% of smokers suffer COPD and its comorbidities. The disease is diagnosed by a simple test called spirometry, and it is graded accordingly. As per your symptoms you are in stage3/4.you need combination of inhaled bronchodilators and steroids like formoterol+ budesonide twice daily and inhaled geotropism 18 microgram daily. You can add tab theophylline 150 mg twice daily. If symptoms are too severe a course of oral steroid like prednisolone 40 mg daily for 10-14 days can be taken under omeprazole cover. If on arterial blood gas analysis you are in respiratory failure, better get admitted to ICU/HD. Consult your family physician regarding the same. Best wishes for your health |
Hello! My name is Melinda. Last Monday I had both of my bottom wisdom teeth extracted. Yesterday as I was brushing my teeth my hand slipped and poked the hole of the extraction sight and started bleeding. Im afraid I may have dislodged the blood clot. That was around 10 PM (Monday) and it is now 2 | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, A wound healing occurs after 2-3 weeks, Chat Doctor. According to your symptoms I suspect that bleeding seen can be due to irritation caused to the granulation tissue of the healing socket. I would suggest you to follow the post extraction instruction given to you carefully. Take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics. Take lukewarm slain and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Hope this helps out. Regards... |
I had my gallbladder removed over four months ago and still suffer from bloating pain and gas. I take ocycodone for pain which helps somewhat. I had a fatty meal two days ago. Ive had severe pain gas and bloating since then. Can I still be feeling the after effects? I havent had much to eat in the last few days only fruit, soup and boost. Is the problem most likely diet related? Should I seek medical attention? | Hello, Abdominal bloating sensation/ abdominal pain and gas related to food intake generally, or any history of regular intake if painkillers, if you feel so, check on foods that are causing them and try to avoid them, most often try to avoid coffee, tea, citric stuff, high sugared stuff n fatty meals, but most of the time you need to know the cause of this, hence is better you consult your doctor and get evaluated mostly with an Upper GI endoscopy plus an abdominal scan. Hope I could help you. Thank you. |
A friend of mine went to the ER 4 days ago with a cough, sore throat, and elevated blood pressure. After the first day her WBC count was over 34,000. They determined she was septic and started treating her w/antibiotics intravenously and improved her CBC to just over 11,000. She was discharged pretty quickly and is home and still isn t feeling good. Her BP when she left was 150/108 and she is c/o the same symptoms. They said the sepsis came from her tonsils where she had an abscess. She has 5 small children and I m concerned it wasn t cleared. She is on Clindamycin now but I m nervous she will have to go back. Any advice and is this the right treatment? | HiT hanks for posting on ChatDoctorClindamycin is a bacterium well indicated in the treatment of bacteria infections. While on treatment for sepsis, healing is a progressive process. I will advise she continues with her Chat Doctor. With a High BP, an antihypertensive may be prescribed. However, high BP could have been due to her infection. I will suggest her BP be controlled again and if still high, an antihypertensive will then be indicated. I will advise the following |
I have a lung infection and pleurisy in my right lung according to my doctor. will I be ok to fly for 16 hours? I am also feeling fatigued, my heart is beating very fast and ive just finished my antibiotics is this normal? Ive had this for over a month now but doesnt feel like its healed much. Does this usually take this long to heal? Thank you | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, this is not normal. Usual time for healing in pleurisy is 2 weeks. Since you are not improving even after 30 days, better to first consult pulmonologist. You should postpone your flight because tachycardia and fatigue are suggestive of uncontrolled pleurisy in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out worsening of lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis as a cause for pleurisy. You may need higher antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on the basis of these reports. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Don't fly with these symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My wife starts getting short of breath even while walking at a relatively slow pace. I estimate she takes about 8-12 breaths every ten seconds. She also feels dizzy while doing things around the house. She has gained quite a bit of weight over the years but her blood pressure is normal as are her cholesterol levels. I noticed the other morning that her respiration while sleeping was very rapid and labored. Our family doctor thought it is due to her nor drinking enough fluids but she has been drinking normal amounts every day for the last several weeks. | Dear, she has very fast heart rate. It should be immediate concern. As you have not written her age so I have to take few possibilities. Fast heart rate with breathing discomfort could be to some infection in body or lungs infection (fever is usually present), Heart diseases (dizziness is also seen) or some metabolic diseases (thyroid hormone imbalance). Weight gain is also seen in metabolic diseases or when your activity has been reduced due to some disease or fluid retention in heart diseases. She needs immediate attention by internal medicine or good GP. |
I have had the flu for a few days with a runny nose, sore throat and headache. As well as this, a lump has developed on my armpit... and has got bigger since Monday when I first noticed it. The lump is quite painful- even when I stretch my arm I can feel it, and when someone touches it the pain is pretty unbearable. It s under the skin and resembles a boil . Should I go to the doctor to get it seen to? Thank for your help | Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You should go to your doctor as You mostly seem to suffer from-furuculitis in the armpit. Accompanied runny nose and throat has reduced your immunity and your risk of getting armpit hair follicle from the circulating strep or staph organisms from the throat infection. This is how your armpit lump is related with your runny nose. Treat it by antibiotics with antipyretic and painkillers-NSAIDs x 5 days time and this would go with armpit getting normal.Don't be obsessed and paranoid about it being cancerous-as cancers are not tender or painful initially. This reply would reduce your scare hope so. This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
Hi. My daughter is 6 years old and has had what has been identified as eczema. I am worried if it is something more serious since she now has an outbreak that seems like a raised hot red skin allover her chest, abdomen and back with some indications also on the neck and face. She has had this in the past and it seems worse when red and hot (very itchy). After some time, the entire areas peel off. That is a sign of relief generally. Would you know what is going on? (Also, we do not give her wheat and corn since we have observed some reactions in the past.) Finally, I am worried about her liver functioning properly. Perhaps this is not relevant, let me know please. Thank you. | Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be Chat Doctor. For this oil massage and lotions like Hiatus will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I have been having back pain for the last 2 to 3 months and seems to be getting worst. while sitting for awhile my neck starts burning and feels like it is straining and my lower back starts hurting.... feels like the small curvature in my lower back starts hurting bad and my hips and legs start hurting also. And while doing activities such as bending and reaching or a normal common tasks my my back starts hurting from the lower spine all the way up and their is a burning in the neck, upper back and lower back. And if reaching I sometimes feel a jolt in the upper center of my back and my hips, buttocks , and legs, and knees start hurting. | Hello. Thanks for posting your query. Back pain you have seems to be mechanical in nature. I would also like to give some advice to make the life better and to fight with these pains-Do regular physiotherapy of back and joints not sit for prolonged period of time in stressful postures not lift heavy weights on head or back I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the spine under his/her guidance to look for arthritis or other changes in your spine. Your doctor after diagnosing the condition may refer you for physical therapy. The physical therapist will help you reduce your pain using stretches. The therapist will show you how to do exercises that make your neck and back muscles stronger. You can take analgesic and muscle relaxant after discussing with your doctor. Wishing you good healthRegards. |
Respected Doctor , I am 46 year Old man, AS per my latest Ultrasound \" Both Kidneys are normal in size(Rt.81X38 mm & Lt. 87X33 mm) and echopattern with normal cortical thickness. Right kidney shows mild calyceal sepration, renal pelvis and upper ureter are mildly dilated. Urinery bladder is adequately distended for evalution (approx. urinary volume -115 cc.) Bladder walls are of normal thickness, no mass or caculus is seen in the bladder.Please, clear the position of my kidneys, serum Creatinine level is 2.13 mg/ dl | Hi Thanks for the query. What were your symptoms when the above tests were done? Also do you have any significant past medical history? The ultrasound findings which you have mentioned are often seen when there is an obstruction to the passage of urine, most commonly due to a stone. This can be confirmed by doing a CT Scanner creatinine level of 2.13 is abnormal and indicates kidney disease. Please see a nephrologist who can do further tests and prescribe appropriate treatment. Hope this helps Good luck. |
mastrubating causing problem I mastrubating about 5 years or so .. my age is 21 now .. I get shivering often while I feel hungry or tensed .. its get reduced if I give a long break rate of shivering gets reduced .. I want to get rid off of this shivering problem.. prescribe | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The shivering is from the stimulation of the sympathetic parasympathetic nervous system in the body. This is not always under our voluntary control and is a part of autonomic nervous system. It is due to brain behavior to external stimuli. Masturbation, feeling hungry or tensed causes this in you. The best way to control your shivering will be to maintain a strong mind and this can be achieved by doing cognitive exercises like meditation and physical activity. Please do 30 minutes meditation every day, and you will see the improvement in your concentration ability and the shivering will decrease. Physical exercises can be done for 30 minutes, and it will keep you fit. A healthy 2000 kcal diet is important for you and this should contain nutrients. Please do not worry. |
Hello doctor. From past few days i am having motions with acute abdominal pain and continuous headache at night. Shortly i discovered myself with fever, chills and body ache while the earlier problems still continues. Can you suggest me which disease it is pointing? Thank you | Hi thanks for asking question. First to rule out different causes do your stool examination and CBC. Here mostly you have infective enteritis. The stool might show parasites egg like that of amoebic dysentery or guardians trophozoites. The stool also having pus cells if having dysentery like infection. In the CBC if high total count with necrophilia then infective enteritis suspected. Do your Tidal test from serum to rule out typhoid. In between maintain your health with taking semisolid diet with more water and fruits. Avoid excess spicy food. Maintain your HY Chat Doctor. Mostly infective etiology is there, so you have to take definite like antibiotic to treat it for 6 days. I hope this will help you. Thanks. |
My MRI shows disc bulge with annular tear at L-3-L-4 and L-4-L-5 and mild disc protrusion at L-5-S-1 witChatDoctorpression of the right s1 nerve root. I have been suffering with this pain in my buttock that radiates down back of my leg for about 4 weeks. During the day, as long as I take ibuprofen, I am fine but as soon as I lay down for bed... I cannot move my right hip at all without this severe pain that radiates down my leg almost like I shouldn t move. I ve read about exercise, therapy... Is that all I can do? | Himthank you for providing the brief history of you. As mentioned in your history, as thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Also, physical therapy is effective in cases with disc degenerative cases. You can find abundant research articles on net, and also this is non-invasive, so you will not find any side effects as well. Initially, the use of therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy will be performed to reduce the inflammation and pain. On the latter stages exercises will be taught to regain the strength in the muscles to regain the inter vertebral disc spaces and relieve the compression from the nerves. In my clinical practice, I have been dealing with such cases. By keeping in mind the neuromuscular assessment, we design the protocol of up to 12 weeks, as we need to retrain the muscular system. We get 100% success at the end. Till now, none of my patients have recurrence as we advise them to have regular checkup of the neuromuscular assessment and also continue the exercises at homeRegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
Yesterday i was in the car and started to not feel well. I get car sick sometimes so i figured it was just that. But it kept getting worse. It was just pain that i couldnt control. I stopped at a gas station thinking if i peed it would help. When i got out of the van i was really weak and tripped over myself walking in and was very dizzy. Once i got inside i rushed to the counter and asked where the bathrooms were. Once i got in there, i stubbled into the stall and everything was still blurry. I couldnt find the lock on the door and started rubbing my hand on the door searching for it. I finally found it, sat on the toilet and just blacked out. I was sweating the whole time and got so hot in the bathroom i took my shirt off. I had another episode tonight but not as severe. I was out eating pizza and was looking at my phone and all of a sudden i just blacked out and dont even know what happened. Id just like to know whats going on. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Blurring, dizziness with syncope is an emergency situation and can be due to many reasons. It might happen due to decreased blood flow from heart to brain. When it happens, the blood flowing through the vessels from heart to brain might have a reduced flow. These are by the carotid and vertebral arteries on either sides. You might require a brain scan and other investigations to study the flow of blood to the brain. There are also many other causes of dizziness within the brain like a small stroke like episode or any infection. Please get yourself consulted by a doctor to evaluate any conditions like severe flu or infections of the ear and brain that might have caused your problems. Dizziness cal also occur due to problems in the inner ear and balance mechanism of the body. The balance mechanism in humans is partly due to the functioning of small hair cells in the inner ear. An infection in ear called laryngitis can also cause sudden symptoms. |
My 8 week old baby fell off the bed and landed on his back. I immediately picked him up and he cried for a little bit. I checked his head for redness or swelling and he shows no physical symptoms from what I can see. He also ate just fine afterwards. I m being sure to keep him awake. What can I do/what should I be on the look out for? Please help! | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI completely understand your concerns. Usually falls from height less than 3 feet are innocuous and do not cause any major problems. But it's always better to be careful to avoid any such incidence. I would recommend you to check for following to be sure that your baby is fine |
i am a 64 years male(50 kg and 5.5 feet height), having Diabetes since past 32 years, 15 days back i have suffered with shortness of breath on investigation it was found that i was suffering from Unstable angina with left ventriculra dysfunction, on echo EF is 35-40%, and on angiography RCA is non dominant and 99% blocked, while LCA is dominant and 90% blocked for which my cardiologist implanted two promus stent in LCA...after angioplasty i feel comfortable for about 2 days then suffered from viral fever with dry cough and shortness of breath (in attack form which last from 20-30 minutes) for which i have consulted my doctor he said that cough is due to ramipril he changed it by losartan, now cough is minimal but attacks of shortness of breath is still there.....what it could be and what should i do in such situation | Hi, There could be two possible causes. The first one is that you have shortness of breath as a consequence of a viral infection, in this case it will disappear in a couple of days. The second possibility is that it is a heart failure. You noticed that your ejection fraction was 35-40% before the stent implantation, it can cause symptoms for some time until your optimal medical therapy will make your heart failure stable. Take care |
I am 40 and mother of 3; staying in Bahrain. Yesterday I felt slight headache on left side and then checked my BP; it was 107 60 with pulse rate at 86. Today morning again I checked to see BP at 89 54 and pulse rate at 88. On today evening the readings were 105 60; pulse rate 73. Is the above readings are okay with my age. I am not overweight; i.e. 58 kg; 5 feet tall. | Hello, I would explain that your blood pressure values are a little low. For this reason, I would recommend performing some blood lab tests in order to investigate the possible underlying causes |
I have a burning sensation in the lower left abdominal area.The pain is intermittent it varies in intensity. I work in a physically demanding field..Ive had a hernia on the right side years ago..The pain will go away then if irritate it , the burning can be almost debilitating. ..Any Ideas.????? | Hello! Thank you for the query. As you have had hernia on the right side, there is a possibility that the same issue is on the other side. Please note that hernia indicates weak connective tissue. Some persons have it weaker and are prone to hernia. The other possible reasons of lower left abdominal pain are diverticulitis (possible if you have constipation), urinary tract infection (frequent urinating, burning while urinating should be present), ovaries cyst (if you are female). I suggest you to have some basic tests. Abdominal ultrasound, blood work, urinalysis should be done at first. If diverticulitis is possible, colonoscopy should be considered. Hope this will help. Regards. |
12 year old daughter developed a lump under the skin above the left collarbone..did an xray found a cartilage mass is ordering a CT scan also...any clue on what is could be...it doesn hurt her...she has had swollen lymp nodes at a younger age but they didn t hurt either. | Hello, It is good to know that you had CT done. Wait for the CT report. Your daughter has a history of swollen lymph nodes since a younger age. Such lumps are commonly caused due to infection, enlargement of the lymph node, get her examined. The doctor may want to take a sample of the fluid for the test(study) to rule out cancer. Not all cysts & tumors are cancerous. It looks more like a lipoma, lipomas are harmless, if it is not growing there's no problem. If it gets painful & affects daily life then it needs to be removed. Get your daughter evaluated & treated at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
i am suffering from severe mouth ulcers since many years...except on the roof of mouth..heals within 10 -12 days...but frequency is high.i am diagnosed as having gilberts syndrome.i have severe abdominal pain and loose stools after a meal...my stomach reacts vey strange from loose stools to pencil stool...i am 27 yrs old...my body weight is 46 kg.but variance.i feel fatigue also..i am working as a male nuse in ccu so stress is enough...i was taking tab VERINE for nearly 2 months...had effects and pantazole also..is it only a stress ulca o any serious malignancy or positive sero;ogy???????plse help | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The recurrent ulcers could be because of the recurrent authors dermatitis or herpetic ulcers or erosive lichen plans. The most common cause for these conditions will be the stress. Consult your oral physician and get it ruled out regarding the above said conditions. You can take topical anesthetic analgesic and topical steroids. If the ulcer doesn't heal then it has to be biopsied to rule out other non-healing ulcers. I hope my answer will help you. |
I got my Tongue pierced 3 weeks ago and roughly a week ago the left side of my Tongue started hurting . Besides a few swollen taste buds on the right side the right is completely fine no pain at all but the left is killing me . Should I take it out or ask the piercer could it be nerve damage ?? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint in case if it had been a nerve damage then the symptoms would have started appearing a bit early and not after 2 weeks of piercing, and you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated for infection and inflammation of the tongue due to piercing. As you also have swollen taste buds over the tongue it is also somewhat indicating infection. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or a General Physician and get evaluated. He can advise you to take antibiotics like Augmenting, anti-inflammatory medicines like Advil, take multivitamins and also do cool compresses over the tongue. You should remove the tongue ring and also gargle with antiseptic solution like Betadine or Chlorhexidine. Maintain a good oral hygiene and take a soft diet. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
Hello, on the left side of my mouth my gums are swollen inbetween two teeth and the whole left side of my gums are red and tender. The lining of my gums hurt and there is white lines. Also underneath my jaw (i think it is my glands) hurt to touch. What could this be and should I see and doctor or a dentist? Thank you for your help. I am really worried this is the beginning stages of mouth cancer . I am scared because I did smoke on and off for 7 years. I am 23 now. | Hellion the basis of your dental history these white lines could be white precancerous lesion like leukoplakia. But proper clinical diagnosis and biopsy will confirm edit.I would advise advice you to show this to an oral pathologist and get a biopsy done .please maintain your oral hygiene. Use mouthwash twice daily and get cleaning of your teeth done since you are a smoker. Plz give up smoking because this will worsen the condition. Have high nutrition diet. |
I rolled my ankle outwards two weeks ago. It for very wollrn smd bruised. Swelling had gone down significantly, but not completely. I noticed a dent above my outer ankle bone. It is not visible, i can just feel it. Thought I just has a sprain, but could it be something worse? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . Ankle sprains may cause a minor tear in a ligament, a muscular sprain, a minor fissure in all cases it causes swelling around the ankle. That dent could be the residue of the inflammation that will subside within time, it could be a calcified bone formation if you had a minor fissure and that is normal and will subside after healing process takes place. For now, you may use an ankle support, NSAIDs like Advil when needed, hot massages with topical gels and elevation will be helpful in most of the cases. If the swelling persists I suggest X-ray and MRI to rule any fissures or fractures for proper evaluation and management. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
Good morning, I have a lump under my left armpit for about a month, it started out the size of a pea with alot on pain. Than the pain stopped and it grow to the sizes of a nickel. I have been feeling naseaous for about 4 months, with headaches on the left side of my head only, and my right arm goes num. Can someone plse tell me what this could be.... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have enlarged lymph node in axillary region. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Im allergic to penicillin. I just used triple antibiotic ointment on my toe and had an allergic reaction, not as severe as penicillin but just wondering if any of the three drugs in the ointment are related to penicillin. YYYY@YYYY | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Today i accidently stabbed my thumb with a rusty tool. i was wondering how long is safe to leave it before getting a tetnus or medical attention, its not bleeding but its throbbing and painful. i did it about 9 hours ago but its late at night now and i dont want to go to A&E is it likely to be ok to wait another 10 hours before getting it looked at. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. You have not mentioned the extent of injury, i.e. how deep is the stabbing? What caused it? A thin nail or a thick one? In this kind of injury, you do require a shot of tetanus and local Chat Doctor. If the injury is more extensive, you would also require anti-tetanus immunoglobulin along with tetanus injection. But I assume your injury is not severe and it won't be a problem to wait for 10 hours or so, you should get medical attention as soon as possible. Hope this will be helpful. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Take care. |
HI DOCTORS,IM 31 YEARS OLD FEMALE..IM FOUND OUT IN 2009 I HAVE INFECTED IN HEPA B WHEN I GOT MY MEDICAL RESULT IN UAE...NOW IM SUFFERING OF ABDOMINAL PAIN IN MY RIGHT SIDE BODY.WHAT TREATMENT SHOULD I TAKE?IM VERY WORRIED BECAUSE IM 4 MONTHS PREGNANT.PLZ HELP ME.THANKS! WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THIS CONDITION? | Hollow, thanks for question and don't panic, I will try in the best why to guide you, You have a history of help.b nearly 5 years ago. Most of the patients develop the lifelong immunity after first infection. But now you just have an abdominal pain . U don't have other symptoms like yellowish discoloration of urine, eyes, fever. Pain in right side of abdomen may be due to many reasons it may be muscular pain, gall stones, can be simple gastritis, renal colic, apendicities You didn't mention any other complaints with the right sided abdominal pain. You will have to go through some blood get your obstetric checkup done recommend you to do ultrasound and get you obstetric check up done |
i been experiencing numbless and pain in both of my legs, for about 8 months. My leg are tingling, sharp stabbing pain , about the last too weeks my right foot start hurting I couldnt put any pressure on it and the ball of my right foot feels like theres a blister there but its not. I have not been told that Im a diabetic but it do run it the family a sister and a brother has it | Symptoms of Diabetes include frequent urination, increased hunger and thirst, Itching private parts, Burning feet and also numbness of foot. As you are having risk, you can get Glucose tolerance test done every year. If the test results are normal you can repeat it every year. For prevention of Diabetes, follow healthy lifestyle with diet less in refined sugars and carboy Chat Doctor. Exercise 150 mins a week. Hope my advice will be of help to you. You can get back to me with test results. |
Hello, I have a dear friend who has been diagonised with colon cancer & mets liver cancer . They could not remove tumor from colon. She is not eating, very large stomache, in pain, thirsty all the time, restless & now today feet are swollen & so are her legs. The doctors are not giving much information. She was diagonised a week ago! How long may she have left? Is it weeks or months? Thank you | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am sorry to hear that. The life expectancy in a stage 4 colon cancer patient can be quite variable. It depends on the aggressiveness of the tumor and the psychological status of the patient. All what you can do is being around her for providing support. Make her feel that she is not going through this alone. Besides, encourage her to eat more. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I am a 38 year old male. I am recovering from mono (6 weeks) out. I have a pain in my back that wraps around under my my rib cage. I have had it for several months. What is the cause? I have had bloodwork and all of my cbc panel has returned normal. | Hi, Thanks for your query. The pain at the bottom center of the rib cage could be due to a renal infection or a stone if the pain does not seem to be muscular in nature. This can be ruled out after getting an ultrasound scan done. If the pain is aggravated with deep breathing or coughing then a rib injury or a muscular sprain is likely. The other causes that need to be ruled out include lung infections like pleuritic. Stopping smoking might help in reducing the symptoms do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
on 31 OCt my child faced a dog. He is 5 years old. He is not sure whether there is scratch or bite but some blood flew from there on the face. The witness people told me that the mouth of dog did not reach to the face of my child from where blood flew. I was not sure and immediately contact to physicial He advised me to take vaccine. I agree but the injection was injected in gluteal region. Is there any chance of rabies. as I read that gluteal region should be avoided . Another thing is dog was seen on 9 th day. It means the dog was not died upto 9th day. After that I could not see it as was away from my town. Is there any reason to worry? | Hi...coming to your queries directly - 1. The animal being alive even on 9th day is good, and it shows that it is not rabid.2. Vaccination should be started, and your doctor was right.3. Anti rabies vaccine should not be given in the gluteal region and in fact not vaccine should be given there as is a pad of fat there. It should be given into the muscle. No reason to worry. But hereafter give the vaccines in the lateral part of the thigh. Regards - |
Hi I am Sonali, suffering from Ingrown toe nail problem for past 3-4 years. So last Oct11, both my toe nails were removed as I had developed infection. But after the surgery again I have developed the same problem in my right toe as my nails are grown. Can you suggest some remedy please. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Definitive treatment for the ingrown toenail is the surgical correction. Once corrected ingrown toenail never recurs. I suspect that your previous surgery was not properly conducted. This is the reason why the toe once again is ingrown. I advise you to again visit the nearby doctor to get it surgically repaired. Please apply polypoid ointment over it as it can prevent infection. Such an infection may obstruct the surgical procedure. Maintain good hygiene at toenail by cleanliness at the nail site. For this dip the nail on hot normal saline for few minutes there after clean it with napkin with pressure. This will clear the dry on the angle of the nail. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
My child who is 4yrs 3 month is continuously having fever (temp 99 to 100). The doctor has prescribed him bacigyl-n. Initially he had diarrhea passing green stool and vommiting. Now that has stopped but the child is still having fever though not going above 100. I am quite worried is there something wrong with my child? | Hi, initially your child had fever and loose stools, but now there are no loose stools and fever is below 100 degree Fahrenheit. With his suggest that your child is improving, fever is defined as when temperature of body increases above 100 Fahrenheit. If it remains below 100 Fahrenheit then its normal. I think you should continue the same treatment, if fever increases above or loose stools occur then you should get the giant Re examines by doctor. In that case antibiotic needs to be started. Take care. |
Hi, My mother has colonal Cancer stage 4, she had under gone 3 operations and several course of Chemo and 9 course of injection based Chemo which was very expensive, not sure of the name of the treatment, now lately she is bleeing while urinating and reports of immense pain, Pls adivce whats is happening now with, and she Docs have asked us to continue the injection based chemo again which mom has rejected since she is very week and not able to respond to that, Pls adivce what stage she is now and what can be done... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has stage 4 colon cancer. So she has chances of metastatic lesion in bladder, and it causes bleeding in urine. Treatment of choice is chemotherapy. But before that she should go for ct scan to know exact size and spread of cancer. Despite treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I am 35 weeks pragnant and 2cm dialated I have been having alot of trouble sleeping and I am having lower back pains and if I sit up strieght I becan to have lower back pains and stomach pains what does that mean? and when I lay down flat it feels like my spin is going to rip apart | HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your query. - In late months of pregnancy the body starts preparing for childbirth.in this attempt, the pelvic ligaments get relaxed/ loosened . Making them more stretchable. At the same time. Baby because of its own weight starts depending down in pelvic cavity. Thus stretching the ligaments .this causes pain/ feeling of ripping apart from pubic bone. - Calcium & vitamin D deficiency increases the symptoms. And lack of pelvic exercises to strengthen the pelvic & back muscles adds to the symptoms. -To manage . Your doctor may add mild painkillers, calcium & vitamin D as per need / relaxation techniques & exercises for strengthening back & pelvic muscles can be learned (under expert guidance)even at this stage to manage the pain facilitate bearing down at childbirth, Thanks. |
my 2 year old son has reddish palm and soles,when he was an infant he had jaundiced skin for and was prescribed ursofolk and vita k by the doctor after a weeks of taking meds the jaundice went away and he seems to be perfectly fine and eating,playing and sleeping well.. hes turning 2 this january but ive noticed that his palms and sole are really blotchy red than other kids.. Does it means liver disease? Please Help;( | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for the query. This is not usual sign of liver disease and I don't think you need to be concerned. It can be signed of increased blood flow through palms or some mild skin irritation. Also, some child Chat Doctor. More problematic may be if palms become pale and cold. So if you want you can check his liver enzymes and do ultrasound but I don't think this is necessary at this point. Wish you good health. Regards |
i suffered an injury on 23rd dec in spine.for 15 days was not aware of severity of the injury until got mri done .was diagnosed with posterior buldge in l4 l5 and l5 S1... degenrative changes wid dessication in lumber regoin.noted stenosis in neural foramina.and paracenteral shift of l5 s1 disc towards right. shooting pain is suffered in right leg wid lower back pain..i ave been takink acelofenac-200mg,pregaballin75mg,paracetamolwith codiene..550 mg for last 5 months.is surgery an only option..hw can exercise be a help..do i take shots of nandrolone deconate to strengthen muscles..and sir pls tell me for how long shots of methylocobalamin shots required.. | Hi, It will be helpful if you mention your age and whether the shooting pain is present throughout the day or begins after walking for some distance. MRI findings are suggestive of degenerative changes of disc with prolapse and the resultant lumbar canal stenosis. These changes are less likely to be a sequela of your injury. Pregabalin helps to reduce the shooting pain. Strengthening of spinal flexors and abdominal muscles will be helpful as these align spine to a more accommodating position. Daily therapeutic walking (increasing the walking distance slowly) will be of help to increase the pain free walking distance(claudication distance). Surgery is not advisable unless you have severe intolerable pain despite adequate conservative management or have symptoms progressive neurological deficit (like decreased sensation in your limbs, weakness in your limbs, decreased control or sensation over bowel or bladder)Nan Chat Doctor. Methylcobalamin injection is usually given thrice a week for initial 2 months followed by once a month as maintenance dosage. Take care |
Hi i am 25 year old the problem is my pinus is fully covered with skin , since two month back my pinus was itching and a white discharge was coming for two to five days then it was cleared automatically now i am facing the same problem now i also consulted a doctor they have done many test and told it is infection and told me to have surgery otherwise you get infection again and again is it ture | Hello, It is always better to undergo a small surgical procedure named circumcision. The itching and infection could be caused by accumulation of semen, dust, urine etc. inside the foreskin that leads to infection. To avoid this you need to clean the inner side of foreskin regularly. If you can't, it is better to undergo surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have a left bundle block that occurred about two years ago. I have Sleep Apnea. I had my hip replaced last November. The last two days I have had a shortness of breath. It has been bad today. Bending to put on my shoes is exhausting. Any bending or activity is very tiring. I do not want to go to the hospital. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breathlessness in your case should be evaluated for heart and lung diseases because left bundle branch block can cause heart failure and sleep apnea can cause respiratory failure. Both of them cause breathlessness. So better to consult doctor and get done ECG, 2d echo, stress test to rule out heart failure. Get done repeat sleep study and ABG (arterial blood gas analysis) to rule out respiratory failure. And all these will be done in hospital only. So you have to go to hospital. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
What is the preferred dosage and medication for chronic back pain--oxycontin or percoset. Use of oxycontin is time-release, but percoset is needed to handle breakthrough pain. Would it be better to use only percoset as needed than to use a time-release pill plus percoset?BTW I see no \"terms and conditions.\ | Hi there. I would advise you to firstly find out the cause of your back pain and treat it. One cannot keep on having medicines forever. Consult a good orthopedic for that. Coming to quarry. I don't think it is a good idea to use 2 predations of the same Chat Doctor. Continue with the Oxycontin and for breakthrough pains go for an Etoricoxib - muscle relaxant combination. Local heat therapy and analgesic gel massage will help. I hope my advice has helped Good luck |
My baby is a month old and he is diagnosed with encephalomalacia in left temporal, left lateral basal ganglia, external capsule, corona radiata and left frontoparietal centrum semiovale regions. Also mild prominence of left lateral ventricle seen with adjacent volume loss.What treatment should be taken? | Hello, Your one-month-old son is diagnosed with encephalomalacia and volume loss. I would like to know a few more details before I can help you. 1) Why was the brain imaging done? What were your sons symptoms? 2) What was his birth history - was he a preterm baby? Did he cry immediately after birth? Did he develop any complications after birth? 3) Is there any family history of fits or mental retardation? The most common cause of encephalomalacia is some insult to the brain during delivery or soon after birth. If the children birth was uneventful, then he needs to be worked up for an underlying metabolic/genetic disorder. There is no specific treatment for encephalomalacia. It is important to find out the cause because the treatment and the future development of your child can be predicted based on that. I will be glad to help you further if you can answer my questions. I would advise you to consult a pediatric neurologist for further evaluation and management. Wishing you good luck. Preeti |
Hi sir my name is Sadam Khan an I am from Pakistan I have stones in my kidney I used alot of medicines but it doesn t work now I am trying natural things like lemon honey so plz sir suggest some things I feel pain early in the morning size of stone according to new reports 4 mmHianswer your health question? Please type your question here... | Hi, As per your history, your stone size is small, so there is no need for surgery. You can take 12 glasses of water daily, take lemon tea, pomegranate juice, Basil juice. This can help dissolve stones and also lower acidity in urine which prevents further formation of stones. You are also advised to avoid junk foods, fatty foods and foods which contain a high content of fats. These will definitely reduce future chances of stone formation. Reduce consumption of oils in food. You can also see a physician for a general examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My wife gone through ELISA test and found out below results... 1.TOXOPLASMA GONDII(TOXO) - IgG-3.22 OD Ratio2.RUBELLA(RUB) - IgG - 0.16 OD Ratio3.CYTOMEGALO VIRUS (CMV) - IgG - 3.89 OD Ratio4.HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) - IgG - 3.39 OD Ratio.....how critical is the presence of the above virus in the present ratio and how to get rid of this....pls help us... | Did you test mention if it was positive or negative? Just because a ratio was mentioned, it does not mean that your wife is having an active infection. Without confirming the infection, there is no point in discussing how to get rid of the infection. Also, all of these infections are not interrelated and I'm not sure why all of these tests were done at the same time in the first place. Would it be possible for you to provide a clinical history to proceed on this further. Thank you! |
Yesterday, I had a wet dream, and for some reason I flexed the muscle that you would when youre trying to stop yourself from peeing, and I stopped the sperm from coming out. I later read that that could be very harmful, and Ive done it more than a few times (only during wet dreams, not while masturbating). That whole day I couldnt seem to have a proper erection, and when I did, it would go away in a few seconds. Is there anything wrong with me? I think the problem is I was scared that there could be something wrong down there so I couldnt have the erection, but Im not sure thats the case. Also, I have a slight discomfort in my left testicle. It feels like its trying to push up into my body a little. Please help! | Hello, Its completely normal to have nocturnal emission for men. Keep a towel while asleep, if at someone else home keep an extra pair of underwear with you. You can have regular sex or masturbate 1 hour prior to sleep to avoid nocturnal emission. Your problem with erection seems to be psychological to me. Don't be afraid of anything, it's a normal thing to have wet Chat Doctor. Whenever there is overflow of sperms, you are going to face nocturnal emission. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I moved to a very dry climate and have had a very stuffy but runny nose since January. I also noticed that my nose is read and inflamed inside. Its pretty swollen inside (polyps maybe). I dont know if its a sinus infection or allergies. It bleeds a little when I blow it but not any other time. Should I go see a doctor? | Hi, It is advisable to see a doctor as these symptoms could overlap between allergic conditions of nose to all the other conditions that you have thought of including sinusitis and polyps. An ENT specialist can thoroughly examine you clinically, advise some tests to rule out allergy if required, ask for some radiology investigations if required and start you on proper treatment for the condition. Although the symptoms overlap the treatment paths are very different for each one of the conditions. Srinivasan |
Wednesday night I got two mosquito bites that were immediately very large in size, larger than Ive ever received. I had chills today. I live in E. Bridgewater, MA where they have Positive West Nile cases. Could this be West Nile or EEE? Does the size of the bites matter? | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Size of the mosquito bites what you have got could be due to an allergic skin reaction. Probably because of that, you are feeling chills too. No need to get worried about it right now. Kindly take the following medications |
I was diagnosed with symptoms of Kidney infection and has given for Urine culture test. i am waiting for my results. Recently, I have been seeing some white powdery substance in my urine. is this related to my kidney infection? Should i inform my doctor? Why does this happen? | HelloThanks for query. You are being treated for kidney infection and passing white substances in urine since very recently. The white particles that you are passing are clumps (Muck)of disqquamated epithelial lining of mucus membrane of urinary system more from the bladder mucosa which signify chronic infection (Chronic UTI). You need to do urine culture to find out organisms causing this infection and take appropriate antibiotic as per culture report. Ensure to Chat Doctor. |
hi i had unprotected sex on the 8th and 9th of december , i ov for 7 days i have felt funny ill for weeks!!! on the 28th i had bleed for day and half , one week before i should have !!! my back kills me!!! now i have clear watery discharge!! AM I PREG , i have taken 2 test a week ago neg | Dear patient Since you have got bleed and your pregnancy test is negative you are not pregnant. Having unprotected sex and that too after puts you at risk of sexually transmitted infection. Since you have got watery discharge and severe back pain that might be due to pelvic inflammatory disease, a condition due to spread of genital infection to pelvic organs. Please do not neglect and take urgent visit to gynecologist and get yourself examined. Never ever have unprotected sex BCO it puts you at risk for STD And HIV. Start taking tab metronidazole thrice a day. Take tab ciprofloxacin 500\u00a0mg twice a day both for 10 days. Take tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day for back pain relief. You will be relieved. |
I am a 28 years old female. I went to the doctor and got a chest xray, ekg done and blood work done. everything came back normal. I was told it could be anxiety and stress that is causing pain in my chest area and an increase in heart rate. Should I keep worrying about the chest pain? The pain hurts when I press on the bone closer to the left side but still right in the middle. | Dear Patient, Thank you very much for your question. If you have done ECG, chest x-ray and blood work it is hard to believe your chest pain related to heart or lung problems. However, I recommend you to do an Echocardiography to rule out the presence of MVP because mitral valve prolapse which is very common among females sometimes gives symptoms like dizziness, palpitations or increased heart rate and chest pain. Also, anxiety and stress as your doctor said can trigger these symptoms. Therefore, my advice is to consult your family doctor and treat your anxiety and do an Echo test to rule out MVP. Apart from medications, you can relieve your anxiety by doing yoga, breathing exercises and meditation. I hope that I answered your question. Good luck! |
Hi, I have a small spot on my bottom lip just right of the middle. If I run my tongue over it, it seems indented and tastes like blood on contact. There no pain and as far as I know, no trauma took place. Its a fairly small lesion with 3 tiny red specs forming almost a triangle around it. I get canker sores and this is far different. Any ideas? | Hello, A small bump on the inside of lower lip can be due to a mucous cyst or Muscle formation. It can also be an overgrown sebaceous gland. Other cause can be cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. So, first, you should consult an oral physician and get evaluated, and a clinical examination can be done along with oral swab culture can be done for confirmation of the cause. For now, do warm saline gargles and also do cool compresses over the sores. Avoid spicy and irritant foods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
HI.....Thanks for your help. I have been monitoring my PSA levels for many years. I am 56 years old and my PSA levels have fluctuated up and down from 2.6 to 3.3 over time. In 2008 it was 3.1 and just 2 wks ago it was 3.0. I had a Colonoscopy on on the 28th of November and was concerned about my PSA, so I asked my DR. to do another PSA. In 11 days PSA went from 3.0 to 3.4. He said it was most likely due to the trauma of the colonoscopy. On Nov 19th I had a PSA of 3.00, up from 2.7 last year and 2.8 on Dec 2010, so you can see how it moves up and down. I have to take pain medication (Loratab) daily for over a year and was told that constipation can cause elevated PSA readings. I am now taking more natural fiber, ie Metamucil, but will frequent Bowel Movements make PSA levels go up also. I am now concerned that frequent bowl movements may be as harmful in raising PSA levels as constipation. I have no Family history of Prostate cancer, but have had 2 friends diagnosd with it within the past 2 years. Should I be concerned?Both my Drs say no | Prostate cancer causes a rise in serum PSA levels but a rising PSA level due to manipulation of prostate secondary to colonoscopy or constipation or digital rectal examination etc. does NOT cause prostate cancer. From your question what I have understood is that you are concerned that a rise in PSA due to constipation (resulting in prostatic massage with hard stools in rectal ampulla with resultant rise in PSA) can cause prostate cancer. It is NOT so. So don't worry about it. |
My four year old daughters stomach started hurting and she couldnt go poop. That night she vomited and felt better. Next am tummy still hurt and I gave her Miralax. Pain, but still no poop. No appetite at all. Gave Miralax next am and later had some diarrhea. Third morning, still no appetite and no poop. | Many thanks for the opinion. From the history of your child looks like two things 1.pain epigastric.2.constipation.this needs physical examination ear, nose and throat for any infection. If there is no there is no tonsillitis to pharyngitis, then there is small chance of acute gastritis or hyperacidity. This can be rule out by H.pylori test, either stool test for it and same time stool for ova and parasites. If he is constipated then he needs good HY Chat Doctor. -avoid junk foods, chips and chest etc-avoid Pepsi, cola, chocolates and candy.-avoid banana and potato.-avoid too much milk and its products. If problems is not solved with dietary manipulation then needs full investigations. |
How long does it take garlic capsules to help lower blood pressure - I am already on two types of b.p. medication and while it is much better the bottom number is still around 90 - Id like to lower it more and was hoping taking garlic capsules would help...??? | Garlic capsule and cod fish oil are advocated for lowering of BP. However, large trials have not been able to prove direct association. Also, the individual papers achieved max 4-5 mm fall in Upper systolic and 2-3 mm fall in lower diastolic. So if you want to take garlic capsule for over all health benefit, it's ok. But please don't substitute it as one antihypertensive. Also, as I said the max achieved should be borne in mind. Regards Chat Doctor. |
my 2 year old son has tiny red spots on his upper inner thighs. i noticed on only one leg and there were about 3 or 4 right around the same area. this morning i noticed they are disappearing but then noticed one on his other leg. only one red spot. doesnt seem to bother him. wondering if possibly could be bed bugs?? | Hi, Bed bugs marks are always with white center and usually buttocks and back side of thigh and back area are involved. Inner thigh doesn't look like bed bugs Mark. Mam stretches the skin around the rash, if after stretching it is disappearing than nothing to worry at all. If rashes stay you can use any anti-inflammatory ointment twice daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I was in the bathroom and Im feeling a slight ache above my groin somewhat to my yleft testicle pulsating every 15 seconds. I looked at my sac everything seems fine but one seems lower . I pressed my abdomen and I literally had a rush.I felt like I had no blood and I almost fainted . | Hello, As you are feeling pain over groin which is decreasing with time and pulsating painful left testicle, if you are having mild fever along with such pains that it suggest that you might be having orchids (inflammatory disease of testis), so you can have treatment accordingly by supporting your scrotum by some tight undergarment(Underwear) or Hangout and with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Also rule out any possibility of Inguinal Hernia by consulting your Surgeon. Hope you will be happier after my suggestion. Take care. |
I have a 9 cm lymphnode and my doctor put me on an antibiotic to see if the swelling will go down. It s so far not working and now I have a very swollen and very painful bump on my birthmark near where my leg and butt meet but inner and it s purple and red like. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to My Chat Doctor Clinic. I studied your query in depth. I feel concerned about the worry you expressed. In my opinion-the painful-bump non-responding to antibiotics-is-mostly-a Lipoma at the Sacral Dimple with a subdued spina bifida underneath a purple-reddish-Birthmark.? Ant that's why antibiotics not working-for the pain.?or could be Colonial Sinus ? I would advise -MRI study of the bump and consultation with a pediatric surgeon / and ortho-surgeon / and or-neuro-surgeon- who as a team could be of help in planning right treatment. The pain does not appear to be due to infection / inflammation, but is due to the stretching of the neural fibers around the lipoma over a spina bifida, which is the possibility from the facts of the query. Hope this would help your query. Wehe ll come for more queries to Chat Doctor. Have a good day. |
hi doctor 7months ago i was attacked an i got punched in the head an ever since i have had headaches an now ive got to go see a dermatology in 3weeks but right now since boxin day my head weeps fluid an my body has bin goin into shock were i say an do things that i carnt remember an it isint me,my allergy started a year ago christmas was a hair dye they think then my body went into shock off antibiotics an my liver was immflammed an my blood pressure was low my body keep doin somethink to me an am weak everyday an have 2 lil boys an am scared of whats happining do you think my doctor should send me for a head scan | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. It can be part of postconcussion syn Chat Doctor. This can be simple migraine or there might be some other cause of your headaches. It is definitely indication for CT if symptoms permits but I doubt that something will be found on it. You just need to find painkillers that relieve pain. Also, your psychological and concentration problems should be managed by psychiatrist. Wish you good health. Regards |
Over the last year or so Ive noticed a rash under the arms. Predominately under the left arm. It is black in color but does not itch. I am overweight, high blood pressure using 2 meds to control and have been using Triamcinolone acetonide to control it. Comes and goes monthly to two months.. | Hi, Rashes underarms are common due to blockage of sebaceous glands and could be due to an allergic reaction or side effects of certain medications. I would suggest you keep this area clean and Chat Doctor. Apply a cream containing atelier acid. Apply warm compresses with a soaked towel. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. If the condition doesn't get better than consult a dermatologist for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My left arm will not fully straighten anymore. This has been progressing over time. It is getting to the point where my arm is much shorter than the other when I try to extend it such as reaching for something. I Have notice an ache off and on, getting worse lately. I tend to baby the left arm, holding it close to my body. What could be causing this condition? | Hellman in arm may be due to many reasons like degenerative changes, frozen shoulder etc. You need proper clinical evaluation and investigations. Firstly you may need routine hologram, random blood sugar, X-ray left arm (AP/Lateral view).MRI can be done after evaluation. It is the investigation of choice for soft tissue imaging. It can accurately assess muscles, tendon,ligament etc. Treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have had continuing chest infection for nearly two months. x-ray showed pneumonia in one lung and a few weeks later same in other lung. I have been on antibiotics all this time and have just recovered from head cold.Have had flu vaccinations during all this. I am in my 70s and had whooping cough vacs as a child. Dr. said I haven t got whooping cough but have had some coughing fits similar to whooping cough. Am on large doses of puffers to I guess dry out lungs of pneumonia. I have had asthma and bronchitis (mild) all my life. Some days feel as if I m getting better then symptoms come back.Please doctor tell me what is the name of this bug and when will I get better?Thanks Diana | Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. As I understand it is a chronic respiratory problem may develop in to Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Improper aeration in all segment of lung because of solidification and improper Chat Doctor. Immunity is also decreases in old age. All this factor are responsible for your problem.first you should investigate for culture and sensitivity examination of your SPUTUM to know the causative organism of pneumonia and antibiotic to treat the organism. As until and unless you will not take antibiotic properly, and completely you will not get cured .once you will be free from infection it would be easier for your clinician to give you symptomatic treatment .take care . |
I am 18 and I have a lump on my forehead. On the right side and the left side. t feels like a bone. I never had it before and it doesn t hurt or anything but it s very noticeable. I wanted to know what it is and how I could get rid of it and get my old flat forehead back? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. Or you may have Desmond cyst. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi I have a 3 month old son and he has been having a lot of projectile vomiting and hasnt kept his milk down all day. His vomit also has a bit of a foul smell. He is also passing a lot of gas that smells really bad like a rot in egg. The formula he is on is alimentum which has a bit of and bad smell but I am smelling a different smell other than his milk when he vomits | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am sorry to hear about your children troublesome situation. There is actually no reason why a baby of 3 months should normally vomit like you described. If he is vomiting significantly after every feed, then a surgical problem like some obstruction in the food tract should be thought of especially if he has lost significant amount of weight or not gained weight adequately. But if his weight is good, then the vomiting might not be a significant one. However, if I were your pediatrician and after completely evaluating your son feel that there is a problem, I would refer him to a pediatric surgeon and get ultrasound done. Would advise you to do that. Happy YP clear further doubts. Take care. |
Hello doctor, Over the past week I ve been getting pimples on my penis and they then turn into dark scabs. It first started off with one big one, and then more started coming, they were also causing me to itch in its beginning stages. What could this be? I m concerned. Thank you. | Hello, Causes of pimples on the penis are |
Hi, I have a squeezing chest pain in my upper left side, feels like indigestion but in the wrong place. I have recently had a surge of estrogen imbalance I presume, my breast have swelled and are very tender, my periods have come every other week for a few weeks now. I am not pregnant. I have chronic IBS.I am 40 yrs old and very health concious. Not over weight, eat all organic foods, excercise regularily. But this chest discomfort worries me, It is intermittant and has no rhyme or reason. Happens when I am sitting at the kitchen table, driving, bending over to pick something up. Not excercise induced. What can this be casued by? Is their a link between hormonal imbalance and chest pain?Thanks for your time. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, hormonal imbalance and such chest discomfort can be connected. Actually, hormonal imbalance can cause stress, anxiety and mood swings. This stress and anxiety can cause chest pressure, tightness, pain etc. So first treat hormonal imbalance. So consult gynecologist and start hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Also consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. You may also need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, with proper treatment, your chest symptoms will also improve. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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