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Hi Doctor Recently this month March 2018, my LFT showed the following values Total Bilirubin | Hello, Sterns exercise can cause elevated enzymes. It may also be elevated in alcoholic patients. But it is difficult to say which is causative. You may get done at GGT levels, in which elevated in alcoholic patients. Avoid alcohol intake, avoid animal diet, take only plant based diet. If symptoms not improved, please consult your gastroenterologist; he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I recently had a yeast infection and when i thought the symptoms were gone me and my partner had sex and then it hurt so we stopped and then now it burns on the left side when i pee and ive been peeing a lot today and not that much urine comes out so what is it? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having fungal infection for which you have visited your doctor and got some treatment. The affected region is more prone for fungal infection, as it is a normal commensal of this area which is kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in the environment either by the change in the temp, other infection or poor hygiene will invoke the growth of fungus and produces the symptoms. For your condition I would like to suggest1. Keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. 2. Topical antifungal cream like ketaconazole3. Single oral dose of Rifleman 150\u00a0mg. These measures will help you to control the infection and makes you comfortable. Thank you. |
I have had pain in my lower right abdoment for six months. All tests have been negative. CAT scan, MRI with&without contrast, colonoscopy . Surgeon says no hernia , Orthopedist says no issue with muscles, thinks it neurological. Neuroligist says its not neurological, sent to Gastro Enterologist. He said I have no symptoms other than pain when bending, standing so it isn t GI related (did a colonscopy as a screening anyways and it was fine). Really feels like a muscle issue. Not sure how to proceed. If sitting/standing aggravate it, how can I rest it to heal? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. F As you describe there is pain in the right lower side of the abdomen for 6 months. You could not have any solution since now. It may be due to illogical tuberculosis or there may be some change in the lower end of the writer, like growth, or a fold. It could be related to the uterus and appendages if you are a female. I advise you to consult a urologist for diagnosis and treatment. I look forward for any doubts. Furthermore, I wish you a fast and complete recovery. Best regards. |
My father,44 age has a problem of high level of sugar and from past two three days he got fever and his whole body is aching from pain, the blood tests showed increased level of ESR that is 55 so what does it indicate ? is he suffering from any kind of disease ??? | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Since he is a diabetic, he is prone to develop infections. This might be due to |
Hi i am 27 years old. i am having regular periods, trying from last 8 months but result is negative,consulted the doctor ,she suggested me to go through follicular monitoring test , on 11 day it was MSF for both the ovaries and ET in mm was 6mm and on 13 day right ovary is 9*9 and left ovary is MSF and ET is 7mm.now it has to be done on 15th day? please suggest me is it normal and what are the chances of mine getting pregnant? | Hi, I think your follicles are growing at a slow rate. But it happens sometimes. If you have not taken any medication for increasing growth of your eggs then next time try some medicines like camphene for that. It may help you. If your eggs become more than 17 mm this cycle, then there is a good chance of getting pregnant. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. |
hi my name is Raghav .one of street dog attacked on my on 28/3/15.There was no sign of cut.I diagnose from Doctor.But i came to know there was small spit on my hand.Same day i took VAXIRAB injection ,another injection i took on 1/4/15 and another 7/4/15.Till now i had 3 injection.Plz let me know the further step and how many more injection i have to take | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, I am sorry you were bitten. I can give you recommendations for rabies vaccinations as they are done in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control here. There are a total of 4 rabies vaccine injections, on days 0, 3, 7, 14. So there is one more injection of vaccine you will need. Here we also recommend one dose of rabies immune globulin (RIG) in addition to the rabies vaccine. Rabies immune globulin is not a vaccine. It is an injection of antibodies to the virus itself. It should be given at the site of the attack and any remaining volume of the injection should be given I'm (in a muscle) at a site distant from where the vaccine is given. Also, RIG should not be administered in the same syringe as vaccine. Because RIG might partially suppress production of antibody, no more than the recommended dose should be given. The CDC recommends that people be given RIG even if initial treatment with it has been delayed. Here is a link to their information |
Last year in March during a MRI Scan my doctor saw something that looked like a cyst and thereforereferred me to Neurologist. I went to the Neurologist and he said there is nothing to worry about, it isnot even a cyst just some kind of hardening of the skin and he thinks this is there from birth on and nothingunusual but he would like me to return after a year in order to have another scan just to make sure it is notgrowing. And if it has not got bigger he wants me to have another MRI after two years and after that it isnot necessary to monitor this any longer. Now, my MRI scan has been arranged for tomorrow and on the referral form that he has written out for the Imaging Centre it says \"Parafalcine Meniginoma\" found. As I looked this up on the internet today, it says slow growing tumor. I am worried now and confused. Did my doctor play this down in order not to worry me or is there reason to get worried? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A meningioma is a slow growing tumor of the covering of brain. This is to be regularly monitored on MRI and if there are symptoms then it is surgically removed. Since it is parafalcine in location therefore it is not in an important area in the brain and will not cause any serious symptoms. Regular MRI scans help to know if a meningioma has grown enough to cause symptoms and if it requires removal. It will help to know your symptoms in detail to know if the meningioma is symptomatic in your case. Your doctor wants to keep calm and take things easy. There is no reason to worry if the lesion is small and not causing any symptoms. Sometimes it is also difficult to make a confirmatory diagnosis on MRI scan especially when lesions are very small and parafalcine meningioma might only be a probable diagnosis. Please do not worry. |
Dear Doctor. I am a Service Engr dealing with Photo copiers and Printers. During my work it is unavoidable to inhale the toner (dry ink powder) while cleaning the machine and in due course my nose was blocked and i used otrivin for five years twice a day (two puffs) to clear the passage. when i get cold the pain was unbearable. So 8 months back, I went to a ENT DOCTOR & He told that i was suffering from Medica Mentosa due to otrivin usage + Allergic rhinitis due to inhalation of toner and Polyps and I was operated. Now i am feeling good but if i happen to take a fresh copy of photostat copy in my hand or if i happen to read a news paper or book printed out of low quality ink i get a itching sensation in my nose. So i came to the conclusion that i am allergic to printing ink. Doctor, Can you suggest me a medicine that is free from big side effects? I am 40 years old put up at Chennai. | Hello sir, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I would suggest two options for you. As you have to deal with photocopiers & printers daily, you can take a combination tablet of antihistamine & montelukast daily. Another option is you can use intranasal corticosteroid spray daily.Side-effects will be least with the 1st option, but if you have severe nasal blockage/other symptoms, it will be good if you use intranasal corticosteroid spray for 2 weeks and then change to oral antihistamine-montelukast tablet. I suggest you not use decongestant nasal sprays (such as origin) unless you have severe blocked nose, and that too, not for more than 3 days. You can cover your nose and mouth with mask while dealing with photocopiers & printers. Please try to avoid dusts, smoke & pollution. Daily breathing exercises & Panama will help you on a long run. Wish you best of the health. Chat Doctor. |
I am a 50 year old female, I recently had a mammogram and breast ultrasound, had a small cyst( aspirated) have a mass,core needle biopsy done negative result.recently I have found a different lump,my right breast is a little swollen and runs into my armpit. Is this cause for concern? Also is it possible to have scar tissue inside your breast from the biopsy and cyst aspiration that would be a hard lump? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The breast is a fatty and glandular tissue containing organ. When in the younger age, it contains more glandular component and less fat. As a woman gets older the fatty content increases more than the glandular one. Sometimes, due to hormonal factors, there is development of cysts in the breast. While they are usually soft and slip under the hand on clinical examination there are cysts that can get infected and then become firm and painful. Breast cysts can be usually made out by ultrasound and mammography when done together. A biopsy is a confirmatory test and can cause a small area or scar and fibrosis that appears as a hard lump on healing. It will subside by itself. To confirm the presence of a breast cyst, you can get a repeat breast ultrasound done and this will show a collapsed cyst with scar tissue. Please do not worry. |
I have a female 47 years old 5 8 roughly two hundred and eighty five pounds. active lifestyle experiencing tightness in my lower left leg last few days with swelling other than regular water retention. was wondering what might be the cause family history has heart disease also varicose veins so these I didn t know maybe a contributing YYYY@YYYY | Hello, I have studied your case. Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis. Ultrasonography/color Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis. I will advise you to do repeat MRI spine to see for any nerve compression. Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
hi doctor i m vicki !!! i need to how i can stop hp permanently . i tried alot to avoid it, i keeps myself busy in doing work but at nights some thoughts starts roming in my mind and atlast do it . i m fed up of this habit before anyone becames to know about it plz help me and tell me the best way to stop it for ever | Hello Vicki, First I want to tell you that masturbation is not abnormal and is a normal part of sexuality. If, however, you are finding that it has become excessive or interfering with normal activities, such as feeling the need to do this several times a day, then it may be a compulsive behavior. In that case, some medications that are used to treat obsessive compulsive behavior may be helpful. Often, SSRI medications are used to for this. These are most effective for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors when used at higher doses (but started at a lower dose and gradually increased). Consider seeing your family doctor or a psychiatrist to discuss whether treatment might be appropriate. I hope this information helps. |
i am 40 year old uninsured woman who presented to er with pb 220/219 with severe pain in right side and severe headach. physician did a ct and sent me home with high bp and without a diagnosis, pain medication, valum, and muscle relaxer. it is three days later and headach is severe and I was told i need a MRI to see if i have a blead but hospital will not schedule it because I don t have insurancve | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that we talk about hypertension if we have mean value that exceeds 140 / 90 mmHg. A person might have high value during emotional and physicals trees so It's mandatory to judge on mean values. During a hypertensive crisis a person might experience headache, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea. A very high Food pressure might house neurological damages. So, it is mandatory to treat high blood pressure. My opinion is that you should not worry. You are experiencing headache only because of high values. If neurological damage happens the situation is worse and acute. If I was your treating doctor I will recommend some examination like a cardiac echo to evaluate heart function and walls, a full blood analyze to check renal function, a holder pressure monitoring to evaluate your values during day and night. After this I would recommend a good antihypertensive treatment and then we can do the MRI to check the neurological situation. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, Chat Doctor. |
Im 17, girl, and It s been a week since I been operated from my appendix, and lately I haven t had good sleep, my back, my cheeks, lips , chin and neck would get really hot and Id have trouble sleeping. Just 2 days ago I noticed my urine was dark, so I started to drink lots of water but the tips of my vagina burn when I pee, speculating I have a bladder infection , I have a minimal amount of pain where I got operated but it seems like I don t have fever. Please help. | Hello. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Urinary tract infections tend to cause chills with fever, burning sensation while passing urine and heaviness with pain in the area surrounding the bladder. Since it's been a week after your operation and the fact that there are other symptoms present should provoke you to get a re-checkup by your doctor. Clinical examination and urine test can rule out any bladder infection. Continue Chat Doctor. Feel free for further queries. Regards. |
my father age 65,having tongue & throat cancer for last 3 months.he has been taking homeopathy medicine for last three months.he cant eat or chew any solid food,every thing in liquid form,i want to give him the alternative acupressure therapy,so please show me the path. | Hi Welcome to ChatDoctorIhave gone through your query regarding your fathers sufferings due to cancer of throat & tongue. It is a matter of great concern. Yes you can apply Acupressure Pls consult a specialist. In my opinion, you should take guidance from an oncologist for actual treatment as the condition of the patient has gone beyond the hands of Alternative therapies . Alternative therapies can help you in the beginning of the problem & help you to strengthen your immune system by following regular lifestyle - proper food habits - intake of fiber, fresh fruit, green leafy veges, vitamins, minerals all antioxidants as garlic , ginger, onion, in raw form , a lot of water Turmeric powder with a cup of hot milk in b/f and at bedtime twice and lemon juice with water before meals are anti-biotic, kills bacteria in mass bases and gives resistance to our body from diseases. Aloe vera juice fresh 20- 25 ml twice and coconut water also can stimulate the immune system to produce cancer killing chemicals. >Regular exercise, yoga Panama -deep breathing android, rest, meditation etc; and avoidance of fried, fast foods, the coffee, alcohol smoking, mental worry anxiety .and constipation , all strengthen our immune system, helps to lead healthy happy life .ask him to do gargles with salty Luke warm water twice daily to detoxify the system I suggest, You can try Magnate therapy treatment is good potent tool of treatment without any side effect goes with any therapy and kills bacteria on mass bases If you have any therapist around, or if you can arrange a set of 2 magnets of SUM 500 power, inform me. I can give you info about system of using and how it works, though it is simple to use but dos and don'ts are there to be followed. Give him Homeopathic Carcinogen 200 fortnightly 3 doses. If already giving pls ignore Hope this helps solve your query, Take care. All the best Wish him fast recovery Don't hesitate to get back if you have any doubt at Chat Doctor. Com |
HI Doctor, I am 32 years old with no kids as yet, I have PCOS and have stopped all treatment since I am fed up with the amount of medication I have consumed over years in trying to conceive. I get periods only after I take medication - Deviry or any such. Is it ok to take medication to get periods.. or is it ok not to get at all. | Hi, Thanks for the query. As you used medicines for many days, you better give 3 months gap. Try to maintain ideal weight, take insulin sensitizers which will help in regularizing the periods. After that you go for ovulation induction. And track the ovulation with follicular study and plan intercourse around that will. This will increase the possibility of pregnancy. If all these fails you can go for artificial reproduction methods. Take care. |
My daughter has had 4 lymph nodes removed for cervical cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes..she apperars to have developed a fluid pouch that is the size of a lemon..for 2-3 weeks she has extreme pain in the back of her leg that does not ease up..24/7 pain..could this be a seroma? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that there is thrombosis of the veins in her legs. This is an emergency condition, and she must get evaluated for it. The legs have deep veins and when there is any pressure effect of the cancer on the veins in the pelvis, it can cause the blood flow in leg veins to become slow. When this happens then the blood stops flowing and gets clotted in the leg veins. She can get a Doppler scan of lower limbs done for the venous system to know if there is deep venous thrombosis. The problem is that this clot can get dislodged at any time and reach the heart and then cause cut off of blood supply to lungs leading to death. If detected and confirmed then it can be treated by medicines to dissolve the clot and make the venous flow normal. Please do not worry. |
hello, i am a young mother and i have a son two years old. I am worried because he has a cough,and a noise when he breath.He is very skilful, a movable children and very smart.i have visited him and the doctor said he is allergic from milk and meat but i am not so sure because for a long time i put him on diet but ith no result he still becomes ill.The doctor said the illnes is part of the family of asthma bronchial.thx | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions |
I have mild to moderate pains on the right side of my chest, under the nipple. The pain is concentrated in an area about half the size of a fist. It seems the pulse as well. The pulse of pain will last a few seconds and then dissipate. This will happen a few times and then go away for 30 - 60 mins. Not sure what this is caused from. I have not injured myself recently and this has been going on for about a month. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Well, in my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain because you are having pulsating chest pain. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes without injury, pulled muscle is there. This is due to awkward sleeping position or bending or jerky movements. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in such chest pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi my daughter has complained about a racing heart rate and hands shaking with weak knees feeling. We have gone to a urgent care but could not find anything. I was thinking it might be panic attacks or vertigo. Shes on Medicare for her bladder and kidney stones in past . Could you please shed some light on this , she is stressing out. Thank you!!! | thanks for your query can feel your concerns advice you to have a complete blood count of your daughter to see her hemoglobin level, as these can be symptoms of anemia as wellie she is anemic, give her iron supplements after consulting your doctor improve her diet add meat, fresh vegetables and fruits to her diet encourage her, give her more time she may need antianxiety medicines after consulting your doctor Hope I have answered your query am available for your help regards Chat Doctor. |
Hello.i had gallbladder surgery 4 months ago. Had a lot Of pain after surgery. Still having pains in general area and trouble breathing with shortness of breath. I deliver mail and walk everyday but it occurs daily. What could be causing these problems and any recommendations. Thanks. Matt | Hi.post-operative pain or discomfort, resolving spontaneously, is normal in any person who underwent an operation, even years back from his/her time of surgery. You could take in analgesics as needed, and rest yourself if you observed that the symptom is aggravated by a specific activity. A follow-up consult with your surgeon is best for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics and management will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
good afternoon doctor my mother suffering with kidney problem means her creatine level - 3.5 now one of the nephrologist suggest her to do usg kub with doppler of venal arteries so, what is this test is exactly means. and also suggested sr.protein electrophoresis her medicle background is she is physically disabled amputed her right leg above the knee due abstacted blood flow.please also suggest your opinion? | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor.USG PUB means ultrasonography test of kidney, ureter and bladder, where the structure of these organs can be visualized up to an extent and Doppler study tells us about the blood flow to these organs(It's renal and not venal). Serum protein electrophoresis to know what type of protein is excreted to diagnose the cause. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries or doubts and I shall be glad to help you out. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards |
My wife has been being awakened with dizziness. She has recently gotten over a bout with the flu, and she has had 3 tias in the past few years. She is only 38 years old. These dizziness spells are quick, but they make her feel wiped out. She can also get nausea with them. Any thoughts on the causes? | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to this clinical scenario |
I was working out and was in the middle of my set. My left testicle felt kinda funny and when i put the weight down it felt like my testicle went into my body and into my stomach. I could feel a lump in my throat but nothin would come out when i would cough. I felt my scrotum and both testcles are still there. However every 5 mins or so it feels like my left nut contracts into my body again and back into my stomach. Its been doing this for about 1 hour now and im getting worried and its very discomforting and slightly painful. Aso i can feel them move freely around in my scrotum all by them selves when i hold them. PLease help! | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. In psychology, we broadly call it obsession. You had that disturbing sensation once. You expected it to happen again and tried. Then you started experiencing it as you were expecting it. Then your body brought the familiar symptom because you are expecting it. Then you started worrying that the symptom is coming again and again and expect it. Body brings it again as you are expecting it. You become worried and so on. That is obsession in simple terms. Ignore it and the problem vanishes. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
my three year old has been suffering from dizzy spells for the past three month s- she describes it as her head is shaking. She does not visibly shake however. The doctor is not too concerned and has found nothing physically wrong. Should I have blood test s carried out - or even a scan? | HiT hanks for askingBased on your query, my opinion is 1. Dizziness is caused commonly due to anemia, other causes being hypoglycemia, hypotension.2. You need to get some blood tests for him, complete hologram, random glucose levels and get his blood pressure checked.3. Get a stool examination too for parasites/ malabsorption.4. These tests would rule out/ confirm the above-mentioned causes for dizziness.5. You can also take a ENT opinion for dizziness/ vertigo Hope this helpsRegards |
My 76 year old mother fell out of bed for the thirds time this moneth. Her recent fall was this morning and she has a huge lump on her upper arm, there is no bruising as of yet and she can raise her arm without much pain she is just tender and achy. The lump is about the size of a tomato. Should we be concerned. She is also on warfarin. | HI, Dear Carson-Very Good Morning from India. Thanks for your query. I understand your concerns. I studied your query in depth.-I would advise your mother not to worry. In my opinion its -post-traumatic HEMATOMA.-Treatment-l you need to consult ER Surgeon to avoid any infection in it and pus formation, which needs to be avoided.-He would treat it- by-a-Cold compresses-b-Tb Antibiotic, c-Tb NSAIDs, and would adjust the dose-of warfarin accordingly d-Watch for any increase in Size of the arm lump. This would regress in next 2-3 was time.-Hope this reliefs your worry-some query. Welcome for any more queries in time to come. Have a Good Day. |
HiAfter taking antibiotics for almost a week (cipro 500mg) i have been having this slight but very bothersome pain in my abdomen mainly in my left and right side. my stool became loose and notice pieces of red stuff. I have ben like this for about a week. I had a colonoscopy and result was hemorroids easy to read. I prescribed my self the antibiotics so probably took it for nothing. At somepoint my stool was green but is getting less green. can this antibiotics cause all this. Thanks for any help | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. Forum. After using antibiotics for one week, (Cipro) you had abdominal pain on both sides, stools became loose and with red stuff, since one week, colonoscopy show hemorrhoids, In some areas due to hardness of water some antibiotics show such changes like gastritis, and intestinal irritation, and may cause blood motions. Most probably your problem is due to this only. This needs to be treated with antibiotics which don't cause such changes, P.P.I. if necessary with anti spasmodic. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. I advise you to avoid spices, junk foods, and oily foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. |
sir , i have suffering from pigmentation sing on my chiks, but they r light black, m worried about it, m used hroquine based cream (cutihyde) long time , may b it given by this cream. today i purchased Melalite XL cream , is it good for removing these pigmentation sign | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The pigmentation you are having may be due to plasma. Melanie XL contains a steroid as one of the components, which on prolonged use can cause redness, skin thinning and whitish discoloration. It has to be used only under the guidance of a dermatologist for not more than 4-6 weeks at bedtime. Safer options would be to use lightening creams containing 2-4% comic acid, albumin, licorice and niacin amide. Also use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 every 4 hours even while indoors or in cloudy weather. You could also opt for chemical peels like glycol peels by a qualified dermatologist. Hope this helps you. Take care. |
hellow Doctor...good morning asking from India, Jamshedpur I am 45 yrs old man...having fine physique have no problem except high cholestrol and blood pressure for past 3 months for which i have started taken medicines. amlodipin 5 mg for BP and Atorvastatin 10 mg for cholestrol. with wife no much sexual relationship may be once in two months..but recently i am finding my penis is becoming week leaner and shorter..also not hard as before..though have full urge for sex...is that becaue of the medicines this is resulting..also i have a insomonia problem for past over 20 years and i used to take sleeping pills but not regularly as i take whyski may be 2/3 times a week...still my sleep is not up to the mark and full | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please understand, penis shrinkage is due to stress or anxiety. Penis cannot decrease in size as you already know. The area could shrink. The possible reasons are lack of sexual desire, stress or anxiety. Lack of sexual desire also is due to anxiety. You could have become stressed and mildly depressed when you detected that you have hypertension and cholesterol. You will be able to have sex when you realize these two are not a big problem at all. Take care. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http |
Hi, about a year ago I started to get these weird sensations like I was in a dream. I started to have irrational thoughts that I was in a a dream and not in reality. I got really scared and I dont know what to do. I found out it is called depersonalization/ derealization disorder. What should I do about this? | Hi, I read your query and can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. You might be having depersonalization and derealization symptoms. But to call it a disorder as such will need more detailed evaluation as it can happen in multiple conditions like anxiety or mood disorders as well. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for the same. Antianxiety medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors might be of help. Aborigine has also been found effective for depersonalization/ derealization. However, the best treatment will be cognitive behavior therapy where regular sessions will be taken focusing on your symptoms, relaxation will be taught and efforts will be made to change your cognitive errors. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. |
I am having dark color to my semen for about two days now. I had hernia surgery about 6 months ago, last several weeks been having some abdomen discomfort nothing terrible. Nothing in my urine. I am thinking this is just a UTI or prostate infection??? | HelloThanks for query. You have undergone surgery for hernia repair 6 months back and noticed your semen to be of dark color since 2 days.which you have doubt to be related to hernia surgery. Please note that this is not due to hernia surgery but most likely to be due infection of Prostate (Prostatitis) Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Semen examination and semen culture It should get cured with antibiotics like Doxycycline along with anti-inflammatory medication like Diclofenac for 2 weeks. Further specific treatment if required will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. |
Hi I am a 25 year old female and over the part 2-3 years. I have noticed a patch of small rough like bumps on the outside of my left knee. They not hurt break open or itch just ugly.They do get redder after the shower but still don t bother me. They have not changed in color or boarder just have increased in numbers over the years I don t have any history of skin problems | Hello, A knee joint examination is advised. As bumps getting red while taking a hot bath and leading to numbness a blood routine is advised. Usually, this is just to be ignored if not leading to pain or trouble in the knee functions. With gentle massage, hot water fermentation and knee exercises this excessive bump will disappear. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I have pain in my upper-back in the muscles below the shoulder blades. When I eat or a little over-eat the pain begins and the discomfort subsides with a little massage in the area. I also get mild pain while swallowing food down the food pipe when acidity is high. The pain subsides with use of antacids. | Dear-thanks for using our service, I reviewed your question in detail. Your back pain could be secondary to gas, because it gets worse when you eat or over-eat. It gets better when you massage the area because it helps the movement of the gas. The other situation that aggravates it is the excessive acid reflux, which can irritate the walls of the esophagus and give you pain which can radiates to the back. This pain can be so severe that can mimic a heart attack. Antacids helps this situation, and you can add Sanitizing or Cimetidine, both control the acid production and relieves the reflux. Avoid food like spicy, coffee and alcohol too. All of those changes will improve your symptoms, I hope that my advice has been helpful. Chat Doctor. |
woke up one morning 3 wks ago turned head to left and felt a sharp burning pain radiate down from base of neck into left shoulder blade area. Two days later it happened again when waking up. Still very painful and worse after having an adjustment with my chiropractor a few days ago. What could this be? | Hello, I have studied your case. According to your history and complains yes such kind of pain can due to compression of nerve and muscle sprain due lifting of heavy weight or heavy exercises. Another differential can be nerve compression due to disc bulge which may need MRI for confirmation. Sometimes CT contrast may not show minor disc bulge. If clinically vascular status is feeble color Doppler may help to look for vasoconstriction. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take disregards Chat Doctor. |
2 weeks ago I got hit on my ankle bone with a hockey stick, on the inside of my ankle. It swelled quickly and became very bruised. It is still swollen and hot and slightly bruised. However my main concern is that it is still painful to run on and it creeks when I move it? Why is this? | Hi, Do hot and cold therapy (do take a bucket of lukewarm water and another of cold water, dip your leg in hot water for three mins then dip in cold water for one min, do it 7 to 10 times). Use cr\u00eape bandaging of leg and keep your ankle supported or in elevated position it will decrease swelling and don't run for another two weeks. Even if pain persists, do contact an orthopedic. As per the questions of creeks sound it's just the sound made by tendons as to dislocate from there original position and then relocates themselves. Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello... Doctor.. very good afternoon... My Name is Venkatesh, Age 31 yrs. I have Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) problem... Very often I used to get pain in my chest... Actually, I am planning for marriage... Just a general doubt, it is OK, going for marriage...? Is there any serious issue or problem may occur after marriage...? If yes, what precautionary steps I should take..? | Hi, actually it depends upon the severity of the illness which can be known from echocardiography. How you asymptomatic except some chest pain, it seems there shouldn't be any problem. However, if its severe then it may create problems in sexual life like decreased stamina. You are able to walk flight of stairs or run without excessive fatigue or shortness of breath then most likely it will be uneventful. However you should inform your partner regarding illness and there may be Need for valve replacement in the future. |
Iv been checking my breast for lumps and found loads of little ones and one thats quite big but every time i find it it moves again, theres also places that feel like hard tissue, i have the implanon birth control and my cycles have always been irregular even more so now and im wondering if it could be an effect from the birth control of something more serious? | Hello, Birth control through hormones can create breast masses as a side effect and this is why regular evaluation by a specialist is necessary during treatment. Please see a specialist immediately to get the masses assessed through clinical exam and further investigations like mammogram. The implant may have to be removed. Please opt for non-hormonal methods of contraception in future or until your consultant pronounces you free to use hormones again. Hope you find this information helpful. Wish you good health. |
I have a hard visible, looks like a cyst under my arm. I do not have pain. I had this lump for approximately three months. I have a gyro appt. Oct. 9th. I am now concerned but waited this long. Do you think I should see my family doctor before I see my Gino? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Fibroadenoma- as its painless lump, mostly in axillary tail of your breast. Could be a Cyst underarm ? Cystic Fibroadenomas. Both these conditions are benign, non-cancerous,but Verification by FNAC Biopsy to rule out the Cancerous cause of it needs to be ruled out By Second Opinion from Surgeon, prior to FNAC Biopsy. So I think before Meeting your Gone, meet your Doctor, which would save your fruitless Visit with your Gone, as you need a Surgeons consultation and not Gone consultation. Treatment-USG of the Cystic Hard Lump and FNAC Biopsy would give the direction and lead to the treatment of this Lump in Breast. Excision Biopsy / or Sectoral Lumpectomy with HIsto-path study would confirm the Benignity of your lump and would help you out of this intricate and worrisome Lump. So better Go to Surgeon, after consulting your GP doctor. Take care. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist |
I HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY IN 2008. I HAD BEEN DOING GREAT, WALKING ABOUT 5 MILES A WEEK. ON 2-11 2008 I HAD CHEST PAINS HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. GET TO THE HOSPITAL I STARD DOING BETTER. NURES TOOK ME UP STAIR TO CHECK ME OUT NOW THE LEAVES. THEY DREW BLOOD, XRAY, ELECTROARDIOGRPH, AND MANY MORE TESTES. ALL THE TIME I TOLD THE DOCTORS I WAS FEELING GREAT. THEY HAD MY TO TAKE THE STREES TEST I START THE WALK ON IT THEY REALAZE I WAS A WALKER SO THEY SPEED IT UP WERE BY I HAD TO RUN. SO AFTHER THAT TEST, WHICH I DID GREAT ON IT AS WELL, ON ALL THE TESTES. I WAS DOING GREAT NO HEART PROBLEMS, I HAD BEEN THERE FOR FOUR DAYS DOING GREAT EVERY DAY. SO ON THE LAST DAY THEY SAID THAT I NEED TO TAKE CATHETERIZATION I DID NOT WANT TO TAKE IT I TOLD THEM THAT. SO THE WENT AN DONE THAT TESTS WHILE UP IN MY HEAR THEY SAW THAT IN HAD 2 STENS IN MY HEART, SO THEY STOP DOING THE TEST, TURN AROUND AND JUST WALK OUT OVE THE ROOM. TWO DAYS LATER MY HEART IS HURTING BAD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF POSSIBLE THEY HIT THOSE STENS IN MY HEART ? | Hello, Brief answer |
a friend has multiple tumoes on her lower right leg. She has had several of them removed, but the dontknow what they are, just say they are weird. She was born & raised in north Germany & spent 8 years ina tuberlosis hospital as a child, did all her schooling there. What does she need to do to get the Dr.s tocheck whether the tumors could be related to the tuberculosis??? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. But if you have some tumor then it's not due to tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is not associated with any tumor. So there must be some other cause. If you have recurrent tumors then go for biopsy and search the type of tumor and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi doctor i had my copper t inserted before one and half month after the copper t was inserted i had my periods within 3 days and still i have bleedind everyday and the bleedind is not heavy but i feel discomfartable and tensed with this problem kindly gave me a suggestion | Hello misunderstand your concernLight bleeding, spotting and irregular period are common after inserting Copper T for first 2-3 months. It is known side effect of copper T due to hormonal imbalance and foreign body reaction. After consulting the doctor you have to take following medicine to stop the bleeding |
Hi. I got my braces off last week and got plastic retainers to wear at night. On the bottom right-hand side, my gums have ripped/torn or damaged tissue and small white bumps that are very painful which makes it hard to put the retainer in. It fit perfectly when I got them fitted. Is this normal? If so, what can I do to treat it? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The damaged tissue could be due to the trauma caused by the retainer or any rough surface on the retainer. I would advise you to visit your orthodontist and get it evaluated and check for the fitting and smoothness of the retainer. Do antiseptic mouth wash gargling. Apply a topical anesthetic agent on the lesion twice daily till it heals. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards. |
I have chronic back and neck pain, along with Thyroid edema (chronic) and I have a hard time finding a doctor in my area that will treat it with pain medicine. Its the only thing that works - I have tried every over the counter medicine and they do not work. What can I do? YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Chronic neck and back pain may be due to spine problems. Most common is spondylosis but a complete clinical examination is required. You may require MRI spine depending on the type of pain. If analgesics are not responding then pain may be due to nerve compression. You have to consult a local orthopedic doctor to find out the cause and treatment accordingly. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. |
Hi my baby is 7 months old...He is continuously losing water by stool..Doctors say it is diarrhea and have given medicines...but his excretion through stool somehow doesn t seem to stop..we are very tensed..6-7 days now...liquid stool isn t stopping... What medicine would you suggest?Gramogyl or what?? | Hi, Babies who are breastfed rarely have diarrhea. A common cause of watery diarrhea in young infants is gastroenteritis due to a virus. The virus causes inflammation of the inside lining of the small intestine. This causes loss of the chemical that is normally on the intestinal lining that breaks down the sugar(lactose) that is in regular milk-based formula. This sugar then is carried out the intestinal tract pulling water with it. The results are frequent, watery stools. Another cause could be cows milk allergy. His doctors have most likely already obtained stool specimens to look for infections. Soybean-based formula does not contain lactose and many parents offer this instead of milk-based formula when infant has diarrhea. I am uncomfortable in suggesting medicines to treat infantile diarrhea because of the concern for side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My mother is a complete bed patient. She had undergone brain operation. Now her condition is not at all good. She is at home. Now her chest is congested with cough. I am arranging for suction. Before suction we are doing neblulisation also. Is deolin good for nebulisation? My | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryDuolin, the medicine is a bronchodilator. So it helps expand the lungs, which makes the patient feel more comfortable when breathing. However, I am not convinced with the idea of using it without testing. Secretions so much so that you need to arrange for suction suggests that there may be an ongoing infection in the lungs. It would be a good idea to get an x-ray of the chest, Since you are already getting the suction done, a suction sample may be sent for cultures, This will tell us the bacteria growing and the antibiotic suitable to treating the infection hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other, so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck. Chat Doctor. MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), CC (Diabetes Mellitus), DNB (Neurology)Consultant Physician and DiabetologistJS Hospital Apollo Hospital, Delhi Baileys Hospital, Noida |
I keep getting infections in my belly button. Each time I get prescribed anti biotics and take them and it seems to go away for a week or two then comes straight back. It causes pain around my abdominal area almost like a bruise (without a mark) and becomes red, hot a d swollen. Whilst infected large pustuels form and burst. It wont go away what should I do? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Repeated infection of the umbilicus could be due to racial abnormalities. Other causes include laparoscopic surgery, umbilical discharge, colonial sinus, infection due to hair follicles, foreign bodies, non-specific acute and chronic inflammation and abscess of the umbilicus. I suggest you visit a surgeon and get investigated for the above-mentioned causes. If there is infection, a culture and sensitivity of the umbilical discharge will aid the treating doctor to prescribe appropriate antibiotics. Thanks. |
hello doctor ! my age will complte 18 years on 16 december , actuaaly i have caused by t.b from dis january 2012 and i am taking akt-4 after a one day gap but i havent get a complete cure of it n whenever i press my trachea then only dry or wet cough sometime and sometime i feel nothing so please help me suggest something for eating diet n sir, my chicks and knees ,tighs become too skinny so please help me ?? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Tuberculosis most commonly affect lungs. And cough is the most common symptom. Treatment of tuberculosis is long and should be taken for at least 6-8 months. You have started treatment since January, so you have taken Chat Doctor. And AKT 4 is standard anti tuberculosis treatment. So in my opinion, you should get done fresh chest x-ray and sputum examination for TB. If both are negative then no need for further treatment. Following dietary advice should be followed in tb patient. 1. Start high protein diet. 2. Start multivitamin tablet containing folic acid, pyridoxine, vitamin b12, zinc. 3. Start antioxidants too. 4. Avoid oily and spicy food. |
im taking althea oral contraceptives. on the first day, i took the pill at 4pm. on the second day at around 6pm. and on the third day at around 5pm. and from the 4th day onwards, ive been taking it at 4pm everyday. ive been taking it for 10 days now. On the first week i was taking it, i was experiencing lightheadedness, i get tired easily, and really bloated. My partner even noticed i gained weight so quickly. But what most alarms me is that i would sometimes get light sort-of-painful sensations around my belly where i would experience cramps when i have my period before. And with this, i would have a brownish discharge and (sometimes) urine, too. Is this normal? What should i do? | Hallow Dear, You seem to be from the Philippines. Althea is mainly available in the Philippines. These pills contain Cyproterone which is a progestational agent, and Ethinylestradiol which is an Estrogen product. Both these medicines cause nausea, sometimes vomiting and pain in abdomen due to the fact that they increase acidity in the stomach and secondly due to the fact that they are intoxicated in the Liver. From your history, it seems you are not consuming these pills after dinner. Please change the timings of these pills to post dinner time. On full stomach, the gastritis effect is much minimized. Stick to one specific time for consumption of these pills. Moreover, you may take some proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole every morning on empty stomach which will help you control the gastritis. All the gastro-enteric symptoms you are experiencing are known with the birth control pills due to hormones in them. Usually they stop after a month or so; however if they continue, you may try Pantoprazole. If still they persist, you may change the brand with the help of your Gynecologist. The brownish discharge you had is known as breakthrough bleeding which is a hormonal effect. If it continues, you may take two pills on that day which will stop the bleeding. Yes, putting on weight is a known (side) effect of birth control pills. It is due to water retention as well as fat deposition. You may try to control it by restriction on salt intake and consuming high protein, low fat and low carboy Chat Doctor. I am sure this would help you. |
my husband just found out this past (Friday) he has pancreatitis and swollen gull bladder. They sent us home with pain meds (percasete) and stomach nausea meds? He has been belching and burping like crazy and itching as well. We believe the itching is from the meds. they say that is a side effect. But, the burping is non stop..... Anything we can do about this until we see Dr. tomorrow? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.There are a guidelines that states that gallbladder removal should be done 3 months after pancreatitis attack. These symptoms may be suggestive of bile gastritis or gallbladder stones, so you should do at least ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by stone in bile duct and is very common condition. Stones are seen more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes. You need to change your dietary habits first. He needs to avoid fried food, carbonated Chat Doctor. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended even earlier than these 3 months. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I have a hard lump on the outside of my right knee, smaller than a golf ball which is much more noticeable when I bent my leg. It feels like a bone but i don t have one on the other knee and it doesn t hurt. I m a keen jogger and gym regularly and noticed this about two months ago. Cant recall any trauma or injury. Any answers? thx. | 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 mostly seem to suffer from-Synovial thickening with silent Knee arthritis as you jog a lot. This repeated and stressed overuse of the knee has caused this knee problem you for last 2 myths. Treatment -Tab Motrin400 mg x 3 times a day x 10 days Arthroscopic Synovectomy. Tab Glucosamine (Syn flex)for recouping damaged cartilage. Inj of mesenchymal stem cells in to knee cartilageReduced Jogging x for 6 weeks time. Only Static qua Chat Doctor. It D3 -Calcium for better bones in knee. High Protein diet with this x 6 weeks would help you Hope that, 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!! |
hi, My mother under went a surgery for ileanial obstruction before 9 months,and on suspicion we had given her chemeotherapy for 5 months after operation,again she is getting pain in her abdoman ,we had done ct scan and now w came to know that she is in the 3rd stage of cancer?can you pls suggest me the further course of treatment here in bangalore | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer in third stage can have a better prognosis for your mother if they have given her chemotherapy on earlier occasion. Please take her to a tertiary cancer institute like Kiddie memorial institute of oncology in the government or Bangalore institute of oncology in the private sector. Please take her old slides for review and also the CT scan report because this will decide the treatment. In third stage cancer, patients might survive for 3 to 5 years or even more if treatment is started early so that the progress of cancer can be controlled. Please give her adequate nutrition and also give her support to fight the disease. She might require pain relief. Please do not worry. |
Hello.Actually, i have 2 questions. But let me start by telling you my problem. My mother is a cancer patient and has a number of other problems as well, she she suffered 3 interventions in the past 2 months do to intestinal obstruction (if that is the correct therm). I was wondering if an intestine transplant is an option for her and if so, what is the price for this surgery and is there a clinic in Europe that performes this type of intervention. I am from Romania and transporting her har would be impossible for her to manage.I hope you understood my problem. | First, intestinal transplantation is a very complicated and difficult procedure performed by a few centers and with very poor results even at the best of centers. Secondly, it is not done for intestinal obstruction. So, in the case of your mother, intestinal transplant is completely out of the question, and you should not be thinking about it. It is an unfortunate situation in which there is nothing much to be done actively but to deal with it on an as and when basis. Hope this helps. |
My Uncle is suffering from Multiple organ Malfunction. he was recently admitted to hospital and kept in ICU. The CT scan showed infection in his lungs due to some fluid and also his kidney is also not functioning properly. Is there any interconnection between the two. | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion patient should be investigated for systemic illness. There are some connective tissue disorder which can affect multiple organs like lung, kidney, brain etc. So if your father is investigated further, you may find something pertaining, and van be helpful in treatment. Please maintain optimum blood pressure it is surely can help you in maintaining the blood pressure. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
I am a prostate cancer survivor since June 2006when I had surgery and radiation in 2008. I am receiving hormone therapy treatment when my psa reaches 10. 2 weeks ago I found a rough spot on the skin halfway between my rectum and testicals. Is this something that I should be worried about it. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A rough spot on the scrotum skin in the perineal region is not a serious concern for the cancer. It might however be an infection or post radiation therapy skin change. The area between the rectum and testis is occupied by fat under the skin. Usually any infection in the fat appears like a soft lump that can occasionally get painful. Please get examined by your doctor should have any pain or discomfort in the area which can be due to an infection and requires proper treatment with antibiotics. If it is only in the skin then please get it examined by a dermatologist for any suspected fungal infection and get treatment. This is less likely to be a serious concern but must be examined and treated. Please do not worry. |
My husband has been treated for a UTI since early December. He has taken Cipro then Bactrim (he was allergic), back on Cipro for 3 weeks and now on Levaquin. He is somewhat improved but now having a burning sensation in the upper thigh as well as the discomfort in the testicle and low back. Any idea what they are missing? | Hi madam...first your husband had urinary tract infection and these symptoms of burning sensation upper thigh and testicles occurs with UTI and no need to worry about that....from your words your husband not completely treated from infections even if he took Cipro for 3 weeks, but that is not enough to say he recovered from infection....discuss with your doctor to do urine culture and ultrasound scan of inguinal area...it is very helpful for you....if symptoms persist and urine culture give negative results we do seminal analysis ...seminal analysis will indicate if there is pus cells and bacterial infection to testicles and appropriate antibiotics administered according to antibiotic sensitivity test......the most common problem with bacteria causing UTI is the resistance to antibiotics so we advise doing these simple steps to complete recovery..........briefly urine culture and ultrasound and semi analysis will detect the accurate cause and treatment will be simple and effective.......wish you and your husband healthy life....... |
I was hit in the upper calf, near the knee and a knot formed along with a bruise. This occurred almost 2 weeks ago. The bruise is clearing up, but there is still a small knot and I am having pain in that spot if I bend the knee a certain way. I there something I can do to help clear this up? | Hi... The knot in your calf is an area of adhered muscle fibers due to injury. Don't worry I were your treating doctor.... I would recommend you to do. Lot if icing in that area... Gently knead the area to relax the spasm and break the adhesion...it will be painful so do it slowly with firm pressure...do apply some moisturizer to reduce friction.slowly stretch the calf muscles... frequently. Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need any further help in this regard... |
Hi I am 41 and normally in good health. I don t drink or smoke and keep fit. Today I have had a pain in my right hand side that comes and goes. When I bend over it hurts more and is a struggle to get back up as the pain is quite severe. I m also breathless . It cannot be my appendix as it was removed when I was a teenager. I feel perfectly well otherwise and have no other symptoms. I have eaten as normal today but did notice further discomfort on eating my lunch. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. You mentioned that pain is on the right side, but where ? Is it in abdomen ? You mentioned two things that pain is more after lunch & there is breathlessness. So these two things are related. May be due to pain in the liver, Lower part of right lung, Thickened pleura. Consult a physician and get his opinion. Get in ultrasound of liver and X-ray chest PA view. Take treatment according to situation. Good luck. |
Hi. I got the results from a test I took a couple of weeks ago testing for STDs. I tested positive for ureaplasma parvum, though I have none of its symptoms. Is this dangerous? Should I treat it or will it pass by itself? And is it dangerous to my female parter? Can it spread through oral sex or sex with a condom?Thanks | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Urea plasma barium is a pathogenic Geolytics molecule (cytoplasm) commonly found in healthy and diseased humans. It has been identified as being a communal in the uterus as part of the microbiome in healthy women of reproductive age. It has been categorized as a mucosal parasite living within the genitourinary tracts. Furthermore, it is not necessary to treat all cases which are tested positive and when there are no symptoms associated with it. When the general immunity decreases, infection can flare up. Spread of organism can happen with sexual contact and also by direct contact with infected material. Hence, it would be better to take proper precautions while having sexual contact. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
My brother is 45 yrs and is going through a nasty separation from wife he has confided that after long days of work or off he drinks more than 2 beers of a night he does not wake up until he had already wet. Bed is it medical or emotional that causes this | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You are right. Bed-wetting (enuresis) is possible due to emotional problems. In this case, enuresis could be due to the excess alcohol he consumes. Also note that excess alcohol causes extra sweat especially in the pelvic area and the sweat can be mistaken as urine. In any case, restrain your friend. I suggest psychological counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
My daughter is on 300 of lamictal she is 19 years old. Presently she has a strep throat infection and has fever.she is on antibiotics now. She missed her dose of Lamictal and says she will only take it when she starts feeling better. she states that she can take Lamictal when she feels she needs it, and can miss days if she wishes without negative effects. She claims that this is what the Psychiatrist told her. I don t think she is right and want to give her the facts before she messes up her body chemistry. She has a serious case of Bipolar Disorder which is more to the depressive side and less to the manic. Why is she saying these things when she is intelligent and wants to be ok? Are there different views on this medication? | Hi, As per her history please check this Goldberg bipolar screening chart |
My son, Kanishk age | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The presence of low grade fever, mild hepatosplenomegaly at 15 years of age is highly suggestive of infectious mononucleosis. However, there are many other conditions which cause similar symptoms and signs. Infectious mononucleosis is caused by Epstein Barr virus. There are many other viral infections causing fever with hepatosplenomegaly. These viruses are - CMV, rubella, etc. Other infections are - leishmaniasis, malaria, schistosomiasis, etc. Malignant conditions can also lead to similar picture e.g. lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, etc. Infections are more common than malignancies. Monospot test is a test done for confirming infectious mononucleosis. Consult your doctor for further investigations and thus management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I have been having hives from an unknown allergy. Now on prednisone, hives have gone but Doc has found that total bilirubin is 2.37 and conjugated/direct bilirubin is 0.7mg. No other signs of jaundice, no change in stool color. 2 days prior to this allergy I had a rare wine. Around 8-10 ounces also wore nickel jewelry. Bilirubin levels are concerning to me. what to do? | Hi.noted history of hives and elevated bilirubin levels. Is your hives localized or generalized? Your hives may or may not be related to your alcohol intake (especially if it occurs right after Chat Doctor. If it is generalized and associated with itchiness, this may be due to elevated bilirubin levels which means that there is an increase in deposit of bile salts in your skin, hence, the itchiness all over the body. In cases of elevated bilirubin levels, further investigation of the hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree are must be done for etiology. It may be infective or obstructive (secondary to stones or tumor lesions) in origin. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics (such as ultrasound, liver function tests, ct-scan, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ |
Hello, I m an 18 year old female. I weight approxamatly 125 pounds. For about the past few weeks I ve been having sharp pain behind my eye, bad memory, naseous and dizzy spells that get worse if i bend over. Im not sure if this is something i should be alarmed over. | Hello madam, I can understand your health concerns. The constellation of complaints you are having, ie, sharp pain behind the eye, bad memory, nausea and dizziness actually does not help to localize your disease associated with a particular body system.It's hard to think of a disease in which there is a sharp pain behind the eye and memory loss. Besides, it is important to tell that what is the duration of memory loss, in days, weeks,months or years? Your body weight is ok and must not be causing the symptoms. Still, the best person to take a good history and examine you in light of these symptoms will be a neurologist. Please visit the one, and he will probably be help you further. I hope it was of some help. |
55 year old W/F with symptoms of sudden loss of balance feeling foggy, sleepy and then going into a deep sleep sometimes lasting 1-2 hours. When wake up feels better but mind not as clear for a while. MRI shows T1 and flair signal hyperintensities int he corona radiate and subcortical white matter likely mild ischemic gliotic change or possible demyelination . I never know when this is going to occur and has happened at non specific times for 4 days in a row. | Hello, Is there any family history of multiple sclerosis? Possible causes are like B12 deficiency or MS or multi infarcts etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Balance problems may be due to muscle weakness or joint problems or neurodegenerative or neurovascular problems. Use bit B12 tablets once a day for one month. Please consult with your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello, A few months ago, my belly button became itchy and flaky. When I scratched it, it became red. Also, I don t really clean it as often as I should so there is a lot of black build up in my belly button. However, there is no discharge; just itchy (when I aggravate it) and flaky. I ve just read an article saying that a dermatologist had a flaky belly button and it ended up being cancer. I have set up an appointment with my doctor but just wanted to ask someone on here first what it could be. Thank you for all your help! | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes, you are right. Continuous irritation of any skin part can lead to skin malignancy. But chances are very rare. Belly button is common site for this. As a lot of perspiration accumulate in that area. And you told that your hygiene for this part was not good. Which again is a risk factor. And constant rubbing, friction, blackening, irritation lead to skin infection mostly and rarely malignancy. So I advise you to check1. Sugar level as diabetes can cause similar skin condition.2. Wear cotton clothes. Avoid tight clothing.3. Maintain proper hygiene of this part.4. Consult dermatologist for proper clinical examination. |
56 year old female, worked throughout the day in a fairly stressful situation cleaning out the office of a friend after his untimely and unexpected passing. After returning home, I was laying on the sofa when my heart started palpitating or fluttering causing me to cough. This happened several times and subsided after ten minutes or so. I did have a heart attack, although minor, in 2007. Blockage was too distal to receive a stent. Currently being treated for hypertension and taking a statin for high cholesterol. Should these heart flurries concern me? | Hi there After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that if you got palpitations and being already a heart patients then you should be a little concerned. Possibilities of increased plaque deposition is there and will need a further evaluation. Its recommend for you to get an ECG and Echocardiography done and consult with your cardiologist regarding this. Kind Regards |
I have a small lump underneath the skin of the crease of my elbow. The lump doesn t stick out and there is a very red bump (possible a pimple?) above it. There is no pain and it has only been there for two days. What is it? Also, I have had multiple blood draws from where the bump and lump are but the most recent one was a little less than a month ago. Could that have something to do with it? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some skin infection or boils or fur uncle or something else. You should go for examination. If needed to take a course of antibiotics like CEA Chat Doctor. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
First ultrasound it was dilated kidney (right), second ultra sound right enlarge, left a bit enlarge. I felt numbness n pain both legs n arms n lower right abdominal. Waiting for result blood test kidney before going CT Scan which I try to avoid due to high radiation. Do I need to go for CT Scan? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Your anxiety for CT-SCAN radiation harming you, is improper. It does not have the high radiation levels as in an X-RAY.Don't worry at all. Why a CT-SCAN.? Ultrasound scan is a basic screening test, which shows R.and L. enlarged kidneys, but no idea about the cause, or function of either kidneys. The CT-SCAN is accurate in that respect.It's an internal scan. It will give a very good idea about both kidneys function, and, give us valuable information, about cause of the enlargement. Further treatment will depend upon it. |
So I have a burning sensation when i pee, discharge and when i flex my penis sometimes it hurts all this start to happen 2 days ago. The girl has only been with one guy and i have been with many females the last one before this girl was a female i had sex like 3 weeks ago. | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorYou may be suffering from urinary tract infection(UTI). You need proper clinical examination and investigations. You need few more investigations like routine hologram, Renal function test, Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen. Further investigations can be done if needed. At present, you need proper antibiotics after culture and sensitivity report. You also need clinical correlation. You should Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Get well soon. Take Care |
Hi, I would like to ask for your help to interpret my grandmother s KUB Ultra-sonography | Hi thanks for your query your grandmother have renal parenchymal disease. You should check for renal profile like serum urea and creatinine as well as her blood pressure Basically renal parenchymal disease is Kidney Disorder, or dysfunction. The parenchymal is essentially the functioning portions of the organs. In this case, the renal system -- which would indicate kidney function loss. This is usually scarring, and is often accompanied by secondary hypertension. |
Sir, My grand son is seven plus years now. We removed two of his upper front milk teeth three months back because they did not go automatically.I want to know whether the permanent teeth will appear soon.How long will it take? Is the delay in going the milk teeth and appearing of the permanent ones because of Calcium deficiency? | Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Donot worry permanent tooth will erupt.it generally comes in the age of 6 to 8 years. Eruption of teeth depends upon the amount of root formation completion. If 2/3 root development has taken place then it is likely to erupt in oral cavity. This you can confirm by taking an IOWA(X-ray).visit your dentist. IF YOU SEE A PERMANENT TOOTH BUD THERE THE TOOTH WILL DEFINITELY ERUPT. Calcium deficiency alone cannot be attributed to this. But yes definitely take good nutritious diet as the child is in growing years. Hope this helps. Thanks. |
hello, my baby girl is nearly 5 months old. I noticed two yellow patches on the top of her chest when I was bathing her few weeks ago, and now it is back...it looks like bruise or dirty skin, but she is perfectly clean...what could it be? we are white | Hi... By what you quote I feel that it could be -A TOPIC DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA. 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, they become better starting from 6 months. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. 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. |
suddenly I started having hair loss. I had some steriod shots in my back. The Dr. told me the last contained hormone and that could have cause it. I am a 73 year old women and have always had thick hair.It is coming out fast and I am really worried. | Hi, It may be halogen effluvium. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Steroid is not the culprit. The cause may be something else. Have blood tests to find out internal cause.like thyroid dysfunction, anaemia, blood diseases or else. I would suggest...- biotin tab 10 mg daily for long time-mild steroid lotion to apply on scalp daily at night-take nutritious food-enough sleep-avoid stress hope this would help you... Thanks. Chat Doctor. |
hi doctor my husband diagnosed with salmonella and brucella and now his having trouble breathing, no fever he has stomach pain,and he had 3 doctors who checked him and they gave different medicine the pain still.nothing happened...pls,help us what to do? | Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the bacterial genus Rubella. The bacteria are transmitted from animals to humans by ingestion through infected food products, direct contact with an infected animal, or inhalation of aerosols. Brucella infection has varied presentation starting from fever, cough, dyspnea, anorexia, decreased appetite, wt loss, neuropsychiatric symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, to joint pains. You need to visit a pulmonologist or a physician who can guide you regarding confirming the diagnosis and start you on broad spectrum antibiotics against the offensive agentthanksfeel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health |
I am dealing with Stage IV breast cancer. I am receiving excellent care at the Holden Cancer Center at the U of I Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa but am wondering if I could help myself more with additional natural products. I am taking turkey tail mushroom tablets that was prescribed by my Alternative M.D. that I see. Thanks | Cancer is uncontrolled growth of certain cells. Stage IV means that it has already spread to other distant parts and not much can be done anyway. All that can be done is to extend the duration and to keep it in control. Alternative therapies are not going to help, and I am sorry to inform that nothing else is going to help either. Just remain under the present treatment of the cancer hospital, and it will be as good as it can be. |
my daughter is 5 years old and suffering from fever since 7 day s. The temperature goes to 103 F. I showed her a doctor and giver her medicines. But till date there is no relief from fever. Fever goes high in the night or you can say after sleeping she got high fever. She also not eating properly. We have done malaria test and the report is -ve. Doctor is saying wait for another 2 days and after that they will test for Typhoid. My daughter has history of meningites at the age of 6 months. We were on the process to give her booster at the age of five but before this she caught fever. Kindly suggest. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. 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. |
Is it safe to occasionally 1-2 times monthly take Cialis while taking daily regiment of 50mg Losartan 1x daily with 50mg Metropolol 2x daily? This medication is being taken for controlling a High blood pressure in conjunction with irregular heart beats in 50 yr male. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that calls interacts with both metoprolol and losartan by pharmacological synergism, leading to an increase of their effect on lowering blood pressure. This means that you may be at risk of low blood pressure when taking Calls while on this antihypertensive therapy. Although, Calls intake is not contraindicated in this case. It should be used with caution. I recommend to closely monitor your blood pressure during taking Calls. If your blood pressure doesn't decrease in a noticeable way, there is nothing to worry about it. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes! |
Dear Doctor,I am a 30 year old woman and got married one year before. I am having bipolar disorder and taking Nexito Forte & Lamitor DT 25 for almost three years. I would like to know if I can become pregrant being under psycological treatment. Will these medicines affect my children.Thanks in advance. | Hello, The medicine which you have mentioned are mostly safe. The risk of affecting your child is very less with these. However almost every psychotropic medicine is passed in breast milk and may cross placenta. At the same time I would like to mention that the risk of affecting the baby is more with illness than with medicines. So you can become pregnant provided you keep a regular follow up with your psychiatrist. Thanks. |
Hello doctor, my husband is very short tempered. He is undergoing yoga from past 15 days.Last night he didnt had good sleep. From morning the anger is increasing at a rapid speed. He has torn a book, banged the notice board, is banging often to reduce the anger. Your immediate solution is requested. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anger is a mixed emotion and is also a defense mechanism. Body and mind tries to vent the dangerous emotion out. Your husband should learn to adjust to situations which makes him angry. You should be able to assist him by not creating such situations. Yoga, if done, systematically along with breathing meditations, should help to reduce the temper tantrums. But basic understanding about the situations in life is required. He needs to learn. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Dear Doctor, My daughter aged 4 year old has cold and cough, I have used cetrizine & ascoril-D syrup, but no result.. kindly request you to suggest me the best syrup which cures both cold&cough as it is tough to give medicine. Thanks.. Nagendra Arveti - 0000 | Hi Dear welcome to the Chat Doctor, Antihistaminc decongestant medicine along with the paracetamol (like minaret)to be given on 8 hourly basis with proper recommended doses. Cough expectorant with bronchodilators to also be added. Steam inhalation.Sometimes if cough is sever then nebulized form of bronchodilators also will be of help. Antibiotics may also be considered if symptoms are gradually increasing with the consultation of pediatrician. Hope the query is answered. Thanks |
Last week my baby had loose motions n her doc prescribed enterogermia,syrup flora bc.her condition was improved after taking these medicines....after this she had cough v gave her ascoril but as her cough is not dry doc changed to mucolite drops...from today she is starting this new medicine.but from today itself she is again having loose motions .she had 5-6 motions today.now she is suffering with cold n cough along with loose motions.me have zirconia syrup with me...should I give this to her...she s also has a diaper rash ...pls suggest some ointment for this | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. I am sorry to hear that your baby is not doing well. The medications given to her are ok, and please do not worry about it. Cough is generally caused due to a viral infection and has an allergic component along with. A bucolic dilutes the cough and helps in normalizing the situation. If antibiotics are given they also kill the beneficial bacteria and cause diarrhea. Zinc preparations like Zirconia may help in case of diarrhea and at least has no harm if given. In case of diaper rash, ointments like Silver Mini or Surface LA can be used. Hope that I could resolve your query. Feel free to communicate back in case of further queries if any. |
Hi. About a week ago I experienced some pain in my gums around my bottom front teeth, but ignored this thinking it was due to my wisdom teetChatDoctoring in. then last night the roof of my mouth became very itchy and it still has not gone away. This morning I looked in the mirror and noticed a red patch on the roof of my mouth (Which is the source of the itch) And two white bumps where the pain was on by gums. what could this be? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your question, the pain and erythematous areas, the bump could be because of an infected tooth causing formation of pus resulting in pain swelling and reddened mucosa...another possible cause could be a fungal infection or erosive lichen plans which produces erythematous areas with burning sensation......consult your oral physician to have a look and examine completely and give prompt treatment...you need to take some radiographs of the involved teeth area... I hope my answer will help you... |
My blood count was low last year. thought we had found the problem by having half of my colon removed that had several polyps that could not be removed. had blood test recently blood is low still with iron def. was told CBC was low, NCB was low, and mch was low. I have no idea what this means or what could be causing this. I have an appointment with a doctor next week that did my colonnosopy. What should I be looking for? | Hello and thanks for the query, I am most concerned that you may still be losing some blood in the gastrointestinal tract. This could be occurring in the large intestine or possible the small intestine. Your doctor may consider a repeat colonoscopy or possibly a capsule endoscopy to evaluate your GI tract above the colon. Also, your doctor might request a reticulocyte count which will assess whether your bone marrow is generating red blood cells adequately. If the iron level is still low you may benefit from intravenous iron infusions to restore your iron balance. These are all things you might discuss at your upcoming appointment. Thanks again for the query, Please let me know if you have any additional specific concerns. |
I fell a few days ago and it was light, nothing serious or hurting. But recently, I started to have pain on my right butt, right side, lower right back and leg. It kind of feels like straining and aching. I am okay but it usually starts hurting after I lay down for awhile and then get up. It hurts and I often feel breathless or teary, trying to get up. I am only 15 and had ACL surgery on my left knee about eight months ago. I am 5 3 and about 270 pounds. I hope this is enough info for you to answer. | Seems blunt trauma that may go easily and pain will go easily. If not take 1 SOS broken adult. You may use turmeric powder in warm milk or water 1/2 tsp once or twice daily. Its natural anti-inflammatory. If doesn't stop, may be nerve is compressed. You have to take lumbar support. Don't bend. Don't lift heavy wt. As the trauma subsides (except that inter vertebral disc spaces should not have reduced), pain will go. Otherwise, physiotherapy and Yoga postures will correct you. But not during pain. Hope it helps you. |
hi there,i took a single dose of 3500 mg of acetaminophen five or six days ago. since then, i started experiencing a pain on the right side of my ribcage, radiating to the stomach. its not so sharp, but its quite annoying and sometimes wakes me up at night. it also tends to hurt more when i dont eat.i also have an eating disorder. ive never been diagnosed, but its clear that somethings wrong. ive lost thirty pounds during the summer, but gained back ten since school started because of binging and purging multiple times a day. my bmi is about 18. ive had an endoscopy two months ago because of an eating disorder related accident where the toothbrush i used to make me purge slipped down my oesophagus. quite an uncommon thing, i know. since then, i seem to have a lot of stomach pains and heartburns.i was wondering if i should see someone.please excuse the mistakes i might have done, english isnt my mother tongue.and thanks for the answer! | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. If I were your treating doctor for this case I would up come up with the following advice as,1 Accidentally you took 3500 mg acetaminophen and stated experiencing pain in the right rib cage.First I want to clear that maximum you can 4000 mg (4 gm) of this Chat Doctor. As in large single dose this may develop acute gastritis and all symptoms developed. Diagnosis can be confirmed by a physician by physical examination. Take antacid & if severe symptom take proton pump inhibitors. 2 Next reason of your problem is blunt injury in the esophagus due to toothbrush. As this developed esophagitis, this causes heart burn and stomach pain. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. It might also help to avoid eating or |
sir, i am sanjay Age 27M at delhi,i have pain in spin L/S so doctor advice me that MRI test L/S spin than tested my MRI so report is Lumbar lordosis is straightened with a transitional vertebra at S1 vertebral bodies are normal in height, intensity and alignment. Early schmorl s nodes are seen at multiple levels. mild disc bulge is seen at L3/4 level indenting the thecal sac with no significant neural compression. diffuse posterior disc bulge is seen and L4/5 level indenting the thecal sac and bilateral descending L5 nerves. Mild disc bulge is seen at L5/S1 level indenting the thecal sac with no significant neural compression. Bony canal is capacious at all levels with no obviious primary canal stenosis . Distal cord, conus medullaris and filu terminale are normal in MR morphology. pre and paravertebral soft tissuse are normal. | Hai Mr Sanjay, may I first know your occupation pls? You mentioned u have pain in spine, but which region?cervical/thoracic/lumbar?Don't get biased by MRI reports. How significant is your pain? Is it occurring after a days work most of the time in the evenings due to sitting long hours before the computer? Then u first need to change your work atmosphere like sitting properly with back well-supported in the chair, taking regular break of talent 5\u00a0min after an hour of work, wearing a lumbar belt when u sit or stand n remove it when u r about Togo to bed, doing regular physiotherapy for back strengthening exercises, n take analgesics if u have severe pain for 3-5 days along with be Chat Doctor. Are u getting pain during night ? Dontworry about the schools nodes n mild disc bulges on MRI which have no neural compression. U mentioned that at l4/l5 there is a disc bulge with thecal sac indentation .this should be of concern. First follow the treatment which I mentioned before for 5 days n if u don't get relief kindly consult a neurosurgeon once. |
Hi sir thi is xyz n my probs is that my wife and me wnt to have a baby since 7 moths we tried but not getting succed, we went to doc he give some kind of tblets like folic acid and my wife starting taking it, i jst wnt to knw is there any side effect of taking those pills..? Also i would like to knw is there any medicine to make spearms stronger..?? Thank you | Hello, Folic acid is considered to be a prenatal medication and is harmless. There is no specific medicine to make stronger sperms; medicines are available to increase sperm count but not motility. You may take certain precautions like avoiding hot baths, tight undergarments, trauma to the scrotal region, avoidance of smoking and alcohol. You may consult an infertility specialist for a complete workup and advice. Hope your query is answered. Take care. |
my husband is complaining of a painful perineum area --he says it is EXTREMELY painful and feel swollen with a lump ---he uses the exercise bike frequently and I attributed it to riding the bike ---but he is almost to the point of going to the ER he is in so much pain ---could it be a cyst? prostate? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some cyst or abscess formation in that area, so it is very painful. You should take anti-inflammatory plus analgesic Chat Doctor. Furthermore, you can also take antibiotics if any infection is there. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Years ago I felt a kind of tear (felt like a zipper being unzipped up my abdomen ) when I was reaching over my head to grab something. Not full blown hernia but was told it was a pre-hernia. I now have a bulge when I do sit-ups but not otherwise though I often have an ache in the area. When I have to push hard during a bowel movement I also feel like something is trying to push out through my belly button but it goes away after bowel movement is done. I ve been told that I have to wait for it to finally rip and push through before anything can be done. Is this true? are there exercises or other things I can do to help prevent this? Should it be affecting my ability to perform sexually? I am 46 yr old, Caucasian male, 6 1 , 255 lbs, w/ good health history otherwise other than elevated blood pressure and cholesterol . I work as a corrections officer and wear a duty belt if that is relevant. | Hello, pirate, From your description, it appears you have a gap between two portions of the abdominal muscle called the Rectus muscle. What is happening is, you have developed a condition called\"Variation Recto\" which is a kind of hernia that gets aggravated with any activitivity that increases intro abdominal pressure, like heavy coughing, sneezing or lifting weights, or build up of intestinal gas. An abdominal binder (Velcro) will be helpful when you do any exercises such as weight lifting or push-ups. In some cases, if the bulging from internal organs get stuck, that could create a problem and that is an indication for surgery. They can do a mesh repair. Sexual activity, again can make the hernia worse. But the abdominal binder should help. Hope this helps. I wish you well. |
Hello.... My boyfriend has had an amputation of the big toe on the left foot. The first one was about 2 months ago.... He was out sof work almost four straight weeks. The doctor finally cut him lose and he went back to work when he went back to work , he worked like 3 or 4 days and he got all kinds of pain, swelling and discharge the pain was unbearable. So, we went back to hospital and they admitted and went back in for a 2nd surgery and more infected tissue was amputated as well. He has worked one week and now he has lots of pain but no high blood pressure, some swelling but no heat in/around where the stitches were . By the way he is not diabetic either. He is 56 years old and had ostiomalytis a few years back and the third toe on the right foot. He never had all this much trouble with the first amputation. My real ? IS right now is he is off from work and it is swollen like I said no fever or hotness no discharge...... Is there anything he can to get some of this swelling out.... he has an appointment tomorrow so he does not want to go today.... the wait time in this particular office is horrendous. And of course if any of the other symptoms are present or he gets worse I will get him to the ER. thank you if you could just give me an answer about the swelling. | Hiosteomyelitis or bone infection is a very tiring thing for patient and doctor alike as it takes very long to control this infection. Repeated pus culture and sensitivity to anti bionics is required, and if some more dead tissue is produces has to be excised by surgery. Your doctor is best judge how many toes and forefoot he can save. Do not worry about amputations, though it is terrible, but nowadays, prostheses are available for after care fitting, inquire with the surgeon if it will be possible best wishes |
i am having running nose for a month, developed breathlessness and audible wheeze 20 days back...having cough,mucoid sputum on and off... respiratory audible wheeze... no fever... i m taking cough syrup expectorant... had antibiotics azithromycin and amoxyclavulinic acid with salbutamol inhaler but symptoms not resolved...i have this unusual metallic smell while coughing...what is wrong with me.. | THIS IS ALLERGY ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN IN ALLERGY PROB;LEMSANTIBITICS CAN INCREASE ACID AND METALLIC TASTER THEY CAN CAUSE PND AGAIN CAUSING METALLIC TASTE I RECOMMEND YOU TO TAKE METRO 200 MG BD FOR 5 DAYS CONTAIN FX (MONTELUKAST AND FXOFENADINE COMBINATION) BDS YP ESSEX 1/2TSF NIGHTS YP ASTORIA 1/2 SF TOSSUP GENUS 2 SF MISAPPLY NEWSPRINT H EYE OINTMENT IN NOSE BETAKE DIC LO SOS FO PAIN TAKE METRO 5 DAYS AND OTHERS 3 WK |
hi iam suffering from isnophilialast 2 months. One monnh back I visited doctor andsuggested to blood work.then hegave the medicine for isnophilia for one month.now i stopped after using one month.now still iam having sneezes,cough particularly in night time.would you give any advisee | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Eosinophils are marker of allergic inflammation. And your symptoms like sneezing, coughing at night are suggestive of allergic rhinitis and bronchitis. So you need to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You have to take treatment fir at least 6-8 months. Treatment consists of inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) with intranasal spray containing steroid. All these will reduce allergic inflammation and hence eosinophil count. Once your allergy is controlled, these Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My friend just had a baby, two days ago. He was 5lb 6oz emergency c-section after 48 hours of labor. The baby has fluid around his heart and brain. He is in a nicu unit at a very small hospital, also he has been vented and cant control his body temp. What should she do??? I have suggested moving him to the 20 min away children s hospital. | HI, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Its a difficult neonatal condition which can happen in multiple situations like infection and some not so common conditions. Very fact that baby is needing ventilator and not being able to maintain body temperature suggests that he is not very stable. I agree with you that baby should be in a better NICU unit. However, baby should be in a clinical condition to be shifted to the hospital and the treating unit is the one who can decide on that. Hope this advice helps. Take care. |
Hi docotr my 7 months old son who weight s 7.5 kg is passing musturd,watery sticky stool from 3 days.We consulted a doctor n she recommends a stool analysis for him.in the report we came to knwo that the value for leucocyte is little higher 8/hpf.Docotr i want to ask that what it means?and what is the reason for such stools.is it amoeba or somethign else?Why come amoeba in baby stools. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for the query. Loose stools can be due various causes like infections or indigestion. High leukocyte (white blood cell count) only means that there is an infection but not the type of infection. If your doctor has advised for stool culture we can know the exact organism. I would suggest you to keep track of any new food he has had or medicine intake which can cause loose stools due to indigestion. If its viral then symptomatic treatment(probiotics) with home remedies(soups, fluids, curds)is the best. I hope this answers your query. With best regards, |
Hi doctor, I am a women of 56 yrs, I am allergic to cold, dust, smell etc.and for last several years I get cold and after I wash my hair I get cold at head and get pain in upper back and head gets heavy and also feel little breathing trouble. I take Montek-LC tablets, is it good for me | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having symptoms of allergy for last several years which is making you uncomfortable because of the allergy. I would suggest you to test for absolute eosinophil count (AEC) in blood to confirm the presence of allergic reaction. Then you have to test for the most prevalent allergens like food, dust,pollen and mite, which helps to know the allergen which is causing all these symptoms. You can take Tab Monte LC, which is an excellent Chat Doctor. After identifying the allergen causing these symptoms you can take immunotherapy, either subcutaneous immunotherapy (SUIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). This will help to control the symptoms of the allergy. Thank you. |
i HAVE A 9 YR OLD SON WHO IS DISRUPTIVE IN CLASS. THE TEACHR SAYS HE DOESNT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND SEEMS LIKE HE SPACY OR NO THERE AND DOESNT FOCUS. HES BEEN TALKED TO, HAD THINGS TAKEN AWAY & PUNISHED. WE DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO, PLEASE HELP. HES A VERY SMART BOY . | Hi, I can understand your concern for your son. From your description, it seems that your son has some behavioral problems which includes hyperactivity and inattention. More details regarding his behavior will be required like how does he remain at home to make a confirmation diagnosis. In any case, punishment is not the way to take care of his problem. The best way out will be to seek a psychiatric consultation for him. In case he is diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), he will need treatment with stimulants like methylphenidate. In addition, behavior therapy measures like token economy will be useful for him. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. |
Had sex with my gf on 6th of sept(5th day of her periods) and then again on 8th and 9th(gave ipill both days).she bleeded a little on 20th.then we were together frm 3 to 6th.had ipill on 4th. She has not got periods till noe.she is having cramps. Is she pregnant ? | Hi Hope this message finds u in good health. I have gone through your msg and understand your concern.it may be due to some sort of hormonal imbalances or variations in the body, though there may be other reasons as reclothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Take multi vitamin and calcium supplements Do consult a gynecologist if symptoms worsened back to me for any FOLLOW-UP QUERIES anytime. Chat Doctor. .(MBBS, MS,MCH) |
Ive had plaque psoraisis on my arms,scalp and outer ear canals and diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis with painful knees and back. Obtained pain relief from topical magnesium. Have now developed rashes in skin folds on abdomen and under breasts. Is this from the transdermal magnesium or have I now developed flexural/inverse psoraisis? I want to continue w/transdermal magnesium for pain relief but need to know if that is the cause of these rashes. | Hi, As you said you suffer from plaque psoriasis with psoriasis arthritis. I would like to say few things about psoriasis.... Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing and autoimmune disease. You may be having scaly plaques on various parts of the body, scaly lesions on the scalp. Exact cause is not known. Genetic tendency, autoimmunity, stress, Chat Doctor. .etc. may be responsible for precipitation and exacerbation of psoriasis. You have now developed lesions under breasts and in skin folds. It may be either candida intertwine or flex oral psoriasis. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. I usually recommend cap accretion 10 mg twice a day along with methotrexate 15 mg weekly in three decided doses 12 hourly...for psoriasis. This may be taken for long time till good response. Blood tests may be done to monitor the treatment. For itching, you may take antihistamines like levocetirizin... Avoid steroid, as there may be severe flare up after stopping it. For skin fold lesions, you may take antifungal like itraconazole and do application of antifungal cream like clotrimazole. You may apply mild steroid cream or calcitriol point on the lesions on the psoriasis lesions. You may apply moisturizer to improve the skin texture. Furthermore, you should avoid soap bath for few weeks. And you should be free of stress and worries as that might worsen psoriasis. You might get good result. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. |
Respected Doctors - My daughter is now ten months old. Around 2 months back she was diagnosed with UTI and to cure that she was initially prescribed oral medication for a week and after that she was admitted to hospital for three days and was given Amikacin IV injections along with other medication. She was discharged after the treatment and then after few weeks she had fever again for which doctor gave IMOL and fever was gone, at this moment I went for urine normal test twice and in one report there was slight symptom of infection and the other report was clear so doctor ignored the report with the one showing symptom of infection. Now again two week back she had high fever for which doctor prescribed IMOL, the fever would not come for the duration when IMOL was effective but after every 5-6 hours fever would come back again and I have to give her IMOL again, after one week of oral medication I myself went for urine and blood report and found that the infection was there, the TLC count was soaring high around 25000, the doctor told me that she has UTI again, now she was again fed with the IV amikacin injection again. After the course of 7 days was over she was declared fit, but now when I again went for the blood report and urine normal and routine report symptom are still there. I am really worried that why is this happening again and again is there something that is missing in the treatment? Is there something that I can do to prevent this? What can be the root cause of this? Please advice me I am really concerned about this and do not know what to do. PLease let me know if I need to provide any info. | Thanks for asking question I have gone through your query. Your ten-month-old daughter had 2 episodes of UTI in last 2 months and was treated with both IV niacin and other oral medicine. First I want to tell the \"DO NOT WORRY\". IF was your treating pediatrician I would advise you for some test(like ultrasonography etc.) to role any structural abnormality that may because of recurrent UTI. Here is some advice that can prevent future UTI1. Get rid of constipation if present2 wiping from front to back may prevent stool bacteria to contact with urinary system opening 3 cranberry juice (50-100 ML per day)is help to prevent UTI4 Frequent diaper change prevent soiling of stool Answer for your query about root cause is that. There is no specific list of cause but those kid who have structural abnormality in urinary tract have frequent (that will be seen by ultrasonography),female child more susceptible for UTI, I want information from you about report of culture and sensitivity. So that I can see which bacteria are causing and which is appropriate Chat Doctor. |
My mother has an RA factor of 256 and she has been prescribed a Tablet which I am not sure is ChatDoctors or HLgs. can you tell me what it is. My second question is she does not have any Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms like joint pain etc.How do we attribiute this high Ra factor figure | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A positive RA factor does not always imply that one is suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. However, patients of Rheumatoid arthritis always have a positive RA factor. Thus, do not worry about Rheumatoid arthritis. Continue the medication that you are taking. It is not clear which medication you are prescribed and for what purpose. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi,I have had a complete course of rabies vaccinations in my teen ages, now i have a puppy at home, and got scratched by her teeth while playing, i have already take a shot last week for the same reason that her teeth scratched me while playing, do i need to take another shot? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Scratch by teeth nails by animals which bleeds needs immunization by rabies vaccination. Since you have mentioned that it was not a stray dog I hope that it has been vaccinated. I would like to know the exact site where teeth had scratched you. If it is located near face or palm of hands would advise you to have a vaccination injection.Otherwise, in other site last week vaccination is adequate. Thanks.regards |
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