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Hi I have a 9 yr old little girl who has had a high fever started Sat nite up to 103 and has returned to a minor fever 99.6 witChatDoctorplaints of some minor tummy upset AND associated with very sore calf muscles... I m unsure if this may be a sign of menigatis (spelling) Thank you C | Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, I would like to reassure you that your daughters symptoms are not suggestive of meningitis. The classical symptoms of meningitis (brain fever) include fever, headache, vomiting and neck stiffness. Based on the symptoms, your daughter is most likely suffering from viral fever and flu. She would improve with symptomatic treatment. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I received lab results that show my WBC is high at 11.8 and my Lymphs are high at 4.2. Naturally, I am very nervous. What s the correlation between the two? Does this mean I could be seriously ill? I also have a high cholesterol level of 110. Thanks! | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Lymphocytes are one type of WBC. You have slight rise of both lymphocytes and WBC. Its mostly due to some routine infection. No need to worry. It's not any serious illness. So just be relaxed. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. You will be ok within short time. 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. |
Have ingrown toenail.it had yellow drainage a week ago, have been on warm soaks and neosporin since then.the swelling has come down a bit and yday I started applying soframycin. It is getting better but I am not sure if there is an abscess. What must I do. I cant take oral antibiotics as I am breastfeeding | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor An abscess is a collection of pus which is definitively treated by a small incision to encourage Chat Doctor. If the swelling and other evidence of infection is improving then you can consider monitoring it for now. If there is no further improvement or the symptoms worsen then you should consider visiting your doctor. There are some oral antibiotics that can be used in breastfeeding if this is what is needed. I hope this helps |
i had dental work done 6 days ago and had to have novacaine before the procedure. I am still experiencing numbness in my upper lip , nose , eye, and ear. As well as a thickness in the throat . Very similar to the feeling you experince as the novacaine is wearing off. The feeling isn t constant and comes and goes but I would say it is present 75% of the time. Any suggestions. | Hello, Thanks for the query. Usually numbness after local anesthetic administration lasts for 5-6 hours. Since in your case the numbness persist even after 6 days. This may be due to many factors- 1.over dosage of local anesthetic administration. 2.cheek/lip biting during the time of LA action. 3.neurological disturbances associated. I would suggest you to- visit a dentist at the earliest. Apply cold ice packs on the affected area. Consult with a neurosurgeon. Muscle relaxants can be administered. REGARDS Chat Doctor. |
hi i have a large bump on the roof of my mouth that came up yesterday about the size of a grape and it is sore seems to be filled with liquid although quite hard i phoned d entist and he cant see me for 3 weeks doctor cant see me till monay. any ideas what it coul be i am worried if it bursts when im asleep and spreads the infection thank you .emma | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some abscess formation due to infection. You should go for Chat Doctor. Furthermore, you should take a course of antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answer your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi, i discovered a painfull lump near my bum a few days ago, I thought it was a pile, although I had no bleeding? That has gone down now and just feels a bit bruised. Ive noticed today a spot on my vagina thats red and sore today on the outer labia. It feels like a normal spot? | Hello Fairbanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This seems in relation with inflammatory condition perianal region through some sort of infection.* Needs clinical confirmation with the examination.* Recommendations at present - Site bath (sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each session 3 times a day) - Assistance with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents after clinical assessment with your doctor. Hope this will clear your query. Welcome for further guidance. Regards. |
Hello! Help please | Hello, When have you undergone gallbladder surgery? Have they removed gallbladder? Avoid fried foods, high-fat foods, foods with strong odors and gas-causing foods. You should also stick to small and frequent meals. Avoid French fries and potato chips, high-fat meats, high-fat dairy, such as cheese, ice-cream and whole milk, pizza, ghee/butter, creamy soups and sauces, meat gravies, oils such as coconut and palm oil, chicken skin, spicy foods. Eat whole-grain bread, nuts, legumes, cauliflower and cabbage. Avoid alcohol intake and avoid smoking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My girlfriend had a duplicate kidney removed about 2 years ago. She frequently gets utis and has recently in the last month had 3. She gets antibiotics and issue goes way. Ten about 10-15 days later it occurs again. She notes this by noticing a tingling sensation beginning in her vagina wich quickly leads to pain and overall discomfort. Her URologist has thought it at be due to her ureter from the dupulcate kidney was not properly closed and has caused a breeding ground for bacteria.- thus evading to her uti. The problem is she does not always test positive for a uti. She will be following up with her urologist again soon but I was wondering if there might be some additional tests se shod ask to be done? | Hello, Your urologist is right in suspecting infection arising in the ureter. Usually any kind of abnormalities in renal physiology can cause frequent and recurrent urinary tract infection. Urine test may be negative for microorganism since there is a minimum required level of bacteria are needed for a positive result. Urine results may not be correlated with the level of symptoms experienced and this is particularly true for women. So she needs to take antibiotics when there are signs of UTI. Also consult your urologist for further course of action. Bye |
Sister has been diagnosed with Alcoholic Cirrhosis of Liver in 2006. Complications to date, major belly fluid, ammonia in brain ( confusion) weight loss of 25 lbs. and varicial bleed. Blood work results continue to come back normal! Liver doc. has no answer. Age currently 64. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor ... Here for liver cirrhosis ultimate treatment is liver transplantation... For ascites diuretic needs to be given.... For portal hypertension beta blocker can be stared.TIPS like shunt placement also helpful. As your ammonia raised lactulose or Aureomycin can be given.... If varietal bleeding occurs endoscopic band ligation or sclerotheraoy helpful....Meanwhile, take low salt diet... Fruits more. Daily early in morning take grinned carrot and spinach juice.... One tsp crushed papaya seed with lemon juice helpful. Its good your blood report improving, but regular follow up needed. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
hello whenever i am alone at home i start watching tv sometimes i start watching youtube videos containing obscene videos while seeing this i start litres of drinking water from a bottle along with mastrubation.I am a non alcoholicbut i am addicted to ithow can i get rid of it??? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Nobody becomes addicted to water. In your case you started relating the water Chat Doctor. Just an obsession. You need to control it yourself. No big deed. Understand the body requirements of water in those circumstances and learn from an expert whom you trust. In the meantime don't worry, for this is just a habit. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http |
I ve had continuous (but not necessarily constant) burning pain in my lower right quadrant of my abdomen. The burning pain isn t intense (3/10) but I occasionally get a sharper deeper pain (6/10) that happens intermittently. Additionally, it feels like there is a pressure there especially when I m laying on my side or my stomach. I also have mild nausea and mild diarrhea (which looks to have mucus ). I ve already been to the doctors twice and they did a blood test but everything seems to look okay. The pain isn t severe, but I m afraid it might get worse, so I m not sure if I should go to the emergency room or when I should go. I m concerned it might be chronic appendicitis as well since I ve had similar abdominal pains before (last year I took a CT scan and it came back normal). I ve also been having pretty severe flares of costochondritis (which I was diagnosed with last year due to unknown chest pains and normal looking CT scans) and achey elbow joint pain (predominately left arm), but I don t know if that s related. Additionally information I m 25 y/o, female and diagnosed with PCOS (confirmed diagnosis via ultra sound ) | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Constant right lower abdominal pain could be due to problems in your large bowel or could be due to POD related issues too. However, we need to know whether your sharp pain is related to menstrual cycle or any specific day in your menstrual cycle; this could help us to analyze your issue in detail. Passage of mucus with some pain could be due to large bowel problem; it would require further investigations like colonoscopy, for which you would require a formal gastroenterology consultation. Meanwhile, you can start taking lots of yogurt and fiber rich foods, they will curtail your problems by at least 30%. Hope this information helps you in getting better.... Bye... |
how can ayone detect a hole in heart?if it does not closes automatically,upto what age its symptoms appears clearly??i was told in my childhood that i have one..but my parents show no sign of worry..they say it does not causes any problem as the doctor said to them.i can live normally my age is 21 | Hi, Please note that some cardiac holes called septal defects close by themselves. Some when small cause defect only in infections, anemia or pregnancy. Large defects cause symptoms as repeated chest infections, decreased height and cardiac failure as a breathing problem etc. Such things can be evaluated by chest x-ray and stress echocardiography easily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Dear Doc - A couple of months ago I noticed round nickel/quarter size light brown spot my venus mound (under pubic hair) The sport is flat, symmetrical, same color all around, and feels waxy. It does not hurt or itch, nor does it peel or ooze. Today I noticed it turned bright red.What could this be? | HelloThanks for query. Light brown spot on Venus mound which has recently turned out red is most likely to be a Sebaceous Cyst which is in a stage of induration and impending infection. The skin in genital area is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Take antibiotic like Doxycycline with Diclofenac twice daily for a week. If persists even after taking antibiotic you may need to consult qualified General Surgeon for assessment. You may need to get it removed (Excised) in Motto under local anesthesia. Chat Doctor. |
I am on an oral ChatDoctor diet, which is working well so far, however, I went to donate blood yesturday, everything else was fine (b.p., iron, weight, ect) but i had a \"mild fever\" of 99.8. I took my temp again this morning and it was the same. Any other instances of this? | Hi, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have mild infection somewhere in your body. So that your temperature is slightly high. You should go for routine blood test and consult your doctor for that. Take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have been sick for few months now. I had hives on my face first and then my lymph nodes got swollen and it hurted. I started having breathing problems and I still have breathing problems scince then. My tonsils are swollen too. I had periods 2 times in january of this year. And i have geogrophical tongue. its still there. I dont know what could it be? when I go to doctor they tell me its an allergy. | Hi! Geographical tongue is usually related to glossies, however, there are some instances that yeast overgrowth in the stomach can cause tonsils, pain in the submandibular lymph nodes/ pain and lymph adenopathy and later on will result to glossies. As we know that yeast can grow in an acidic environment and sugar-laden environment. However, there are several causes that the tongue may swell and that could be caused by allergens, nutritional deficiencies and/ or infections. If the swelling of your tongue/ glossies/ geographic tongue is caused by allergens then probably that is also the cause of your hives on the face. We need to treat the cause of your geographic tongue, if you think it is from yeast overgrowth in the stomach, then, a diet modification will do. Like avoiding acidic foods and beverages, avoiding cheese, nuts or those foods that is high in sugar and at the same time a probiotic Chat Doctor. If you think it is caused by allergy then avoiding all the foods and allergens is the mainstay of prevention, and at the same time taking an antihistamine |
I went for a run and my second mile I experienced really bad cramping/pain a lot higher than my usual running cramps. it was right under my left breast.. closer to the middle of my body in my left lung. I had to stop running and then the next morning I woke up with bruises where my cramp was. Please explain | Hi, As mentioned in history what I can understand is your pectoral muscle in that area is losing much sodium via the sweat and also due to clothing there are brushes because of friction. Having more water while performing exercise and some lemon juice with added salt and sugar should help. Please keep the clothing a bit firm. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I accidentally breathed in some dust on our carpet, then the next day I started shivering, had a temperature and had a dry, infrequent, unproductive cough. I have the worst headache I have ever had. It hurts when I cough and my head feels sore and sensitive when I lightly rub over it with my hand. It feels like flu symptoms but with only a tiny amount of phlegm. Ive been taking paracetamol for 3 days straight and my symptoms are not improving. Please help | Hello to dust inhalation, you developed all these symptoms due to bronchoconstriction. Allergy also produced sore throat. Simple paracetamol only provide relief in fever and pain. When patient with such symptoms visit I prescribe them to take montelukast+levoceterizine one tablet once in day for 2- 3 days. Destromethophan lines for local throat infection (chew this one or twice in a day). Since this is acute episode, so also take deflazacort 30 mg (only one tablet at a time, not more than this). Take levofloxacin750 mg one tablet for 2-3 days. Since all these are prescription medicine so consult your physician. Hope this will help you. |
Hi , recently I have been experiencing upper back , lower chest and rib pain. It has happened several times in the last 2 weeks and I have no idea what the cause is. During my last pregnancy (I gave birth on the 6th July this year) I experienced this pain now and again but I am definatly not pregnant. It is a gradual pain and it gets to the point where I cant sleep anymore , I have tried lots of different ways to make it better but it is getting more frequent and more painful. | DEAR, I NEED TO EXAMINE YOU THOROUGHLY, NEED X RAY OR MRI TO CONFORM DIAGNOSIS, SO DO THAT AND SEND ME REPORT, SEE BACK PAIN MAY BE DUE TO WEAKNESS OF MUSCLES OF BACK AND ABDOMEN AND AS YOU TOLD THERE IS HISTORY OF GIVING BIRTH TO BABY SO MAY BE PELVIC MUSCLE WEAKENED SO BEST TO DO IS, VISIT PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC AND ASK DOCTOR TO GIVE YOU LUMBAR TRACTION AND IT THERAPY FOR INSTANT PAIN RELIEF...AT PRESENT FOR INSTANT PAIN RELIEF APPLY ICE DO NOT APPLY ANY HOT MORALITIES... LET HIM TALK TO ME... 9033762190 Chat Doctor. |
I am ok during the day , the movement I go to bed at night I face difficulty in breathing(slightly) and cannot sleep. was diagnosed a bronchial asthma a couple of years ago and had theoasthalin. I took the same for the last 2 nights but no relief can u pl help | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are a known case of asthma patient, there will be narrowing of the bronchioles which leads to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms are exacerbated by the triggering factors like dust, pollen, mite and other factors which may leads to the narrowing of the bronchioles and worsen the symptoms of the asthma. As the symptoms are getting worse it should be managed properly otherwise it will have a very bad outcome. As you were given theoasthalin which helps to dilate the bronchiole and reduce the symptoms, as the symptoms are not improving you need In HY Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to consult your doctor at the earliest to reduce the symptoms. Thank you. |
Had one total knee implant, disappointed. Still painful and stiff dispite PT x 3 go rounds. Other knee ready per surgeon. Have had 2 other opinions on my knee surgery and both agreed it was due to my tendency to form scar tissue. Not ready for sx on remaining knee unless the inflammation process is going to cause systemic side effects. What do you think?? Jim | Hello, I have studied your case and I have full sympathy with you. You should continue with physiotherapy as most patients improve with time. Some may take months. Stopping physio is not advisable at all. If you have tendency for scar formation than it is not a contraindication for knee surgery. You can go ahead with this if you are having unbearable pain and difficulty in walking. Movements are not lost due to scar tissue. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
I am 16 years old, have been sexually active with the same partener for almost 2 years and never had troubles till tonight when i went to pee and had bad pain and burning sensations throughout my urethra, it has never happened before and did not just slowly come on, it was sudden. Please help me, it hurts and i cant stop peeing but it is just a tiny bit everytime, about every 5 minutes and the urine is clear. Please help me, it is very very uncomfortablr and hurts | Hi there. Thanks for writing in. You might be having a urinary tract infection... as evident by your symptoms like burning urination and increased frequency of urination. Any other suggestive symptoms like fever, nausea, vomiting, backache, or lower abdominal pain. For confirmation of the diagnosis as well as the choice of antibiotics, you will have to get a urine routine and culture and sensitivity done... So please visit your doctor regarding that. In the meantime, Chat Doctor. Periodic regular emptying of bladder is a must...even when you get better. Do pee every 3-4 hours, to ensure clean bladder. Avoid intercourse for 1 or 2 weeks. A glass or 2 of cranberry juice might help. You most probably do need to take a course of antibiotics ...do consult your physician. Take care. |
hi doctor my son is diagnosed with a liver enlargement of 9.8cm and has bruising in his body. doctors say he has av malformation in the liver .please advice what is normal liver size of a 4.5yrs | Welcome to Chat Doctor Good Deliver size should be approximately 5\u00a0cm vertical length in his age. AVM of the liver is an abnormal connection of the arteries and veins which cause organ damage and in most cases cardiac failure. Since it is in the liver, the Doctor can explain various treatment methods like embolization where they block this abnormal blood vessels. Also, if there are many Arms in the liver, liver transplantation may be required in some cases. He is having bruising because pf diffuse liver damage. As of now your son needs vitamin K injections to prevent bleeding and bruising. Speak to your Doctor regarding the available treatment options. |
My partner and I had unprotected sex for about 10 seconds, and she thought she was pregnant because she missed her period which was 3 days after having sex. Then the next day she took a test and got a positive test. Is that possible to be pregnant 4 days after sex? | Hello,First, do not panic. As you might be aware that in a woman with a regular cycle day ten to twenty of the cycle is the most fertile period of the cycle. Ovulation or egg formation usually occurs fourteenth days before the expected date of menses. If you happen to have unprotected sexual activity in this period, then there is a chance to get pregnant. It is not the time duration for which you had unprotected sexual activity, but the timing of the cycle during which you had sexual activity decides about pregnancy. Usually, it is not possible to have ovulation hardly three days prior to the expected date of menses. Please confirm if you happened to have unprotected sexual activity in the fertile period of the cycle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi im 24 yrs old... suffering from chest and back pain in addition to this im suffering from cough, breathing problem, nose blocking, frequent cold.... doctor insisted me to take clariwin-250 for 1 week....it worked me a lot and i relief from all the above problems... but aftr stopping again started..den carried out PFT,,, den insisted me to take odimont-lc, forminide-100, neksium-40mg.... is im sffrng from asthama....if it is true..... is dis one is permanent....... | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history. Odimont-LC and Formonide-100 are used for treatment of asthma. From your complaints of nose blocking and frequent cold, I think you are also having allergic rhinitis. Asthma is a chronic disease but with proper understanding of asthma and use of asthma medications, it usually does not hamper normal activities of patients including sports and exercise. So most important thing for you is to take all the medications regularly. Asthma has so many types. Hence, I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will advise you allergy testing. This will help you to know what to avoid preventing asthma symptoms. Also, he may advise you allergen immunotherapy which may modify your immune system to reduce allergy symptoms. I would also suggest you to perform regular breathing exercises & avoid dusts-smoke-air pollution as much as possible. If you have symptoms of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) like regurgitation of food after heavy/spicy meal, burning in chest, nausea, vomiting, etc. I would suggest you to continue a Chat Doctor. Also, please avoid heavy spicy meals, especially at evening, and try to have a relaxing brief walk after evening meals. This will help. Asthma is a dynamic disease which tends to improve and worsen over years, this depends upon type of asthma and patients lifestyle. But with proper care, I'm sure you will be able to live a normal life like most other normal persons. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you best of the health. Regards. |
i am a sports player and my penis and testicles are very big and hanging , i think it is due to excess of masturbation so i find it difficult for running so what should i do to decrease its size & make it normal please suggest a treatment | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. There are no treatment available to reduce the size of penis and testicles. There are many quacks out there who eyes your money and could give you false promises. Do not fall prey to them. Penis size is purely genetic. The length could vary according to masturbation but not more than plus or minus 5 millimeters. Shrinkage is also natural but not due to masturbation. Slackness and hanging could also natural but not due to masturbation. Therefore, I suggest you to ignore these genetic aspects and concentrate on your sports. You may consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
My lower abdomen and lower back are hurting and I try to reach the bowel movement inside to help to get it out but there doesnt feel like there is an opening for the stool to come out from and my anus feels very swollen and I am in a bit of pain and very uncomfortable. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. This can be due to stone in urinary tract or inflammation of bowel. Many such patients come in my clinic to whom I advise ultrasound abdomen & pelvis, X-ray PUB, urine routine. This helps in accurate diagnosis & further treatment. Appropriate antibiotics, anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. e. inflammation of bowel and for stone, smooth muscle relaxants, diuretics, painkillers etc. depending on stone size & location are given. Hope this information is useful for you. Wish you healthy life. Thanks. Regards. |
Iam 27 years old weighing 92 kgs and my height 510. My spot microalbumin result is 456 ug/mg of creatinine.. it is much higher than the reference value of 20 ug/mg of creatinine. pcr is 0.68. i have hypertension and hypothroidism(i was taking 100 mcg in the past which was reduced to 50mcg 6 months back). I have done 24 hrs creatinine clearnace test it is in the normal range and blood creatinine is normal as well. I havent done 24hrs protien clearance yet. Kindly let me know your feedback on this | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that maintaining the best optimum blood pressure is the key treatment and preventive measures in your case. If your blood pressure is good maintained than microalbuminuria will reduce gradually. You can also start with early morning yoga, and exercise, it will help you in long ago. Take high protein and low fat diet. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
My 3 yr old daughter took amoxicillin for 7 days and then broke out into a rash. She saw the doctor and she advised that she needed to take benadryl. This has helped her upper half but her legs are now turning black. Can you please assist on why this would happen? | Hi, Welcome To Chat Doctor & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here Some children are allergic to amoxicillin and Most probably it is allergic reaction to amoxicillin However rashes will take some time to go completely but as you said that legs are turning black so either the allergic reaction is still undergoing or there are some other medical conditions which may causing bruising (some times low platelets count due to some underlying medical conditions leads to bruise under skin and needs medical attention)so I would strongly suggest you to see Your Chat Doctor. |
Hi,Dr. how r u? i m very in tension Dr. my wedding is 4.dec.2010 but i m not concieving baby i eat folic acid and i also take pillow after sex and rest for 1 hour and i do sex every nite 14 days after period but i m not pregnant plz tell me what can i do i search the american pregnancy website also and the tip but no work giv me adv and my period is irregular | Hi What is your age and BMI? First register with infertility specialist and do basic infertility investigations. Hormone tests and Fallopian tube patency tests for you and semen analysis for your husband. You can be treated based on the results. Since you have irregular cycles it appears that you have ovulatory cycles. You will need help of medications to induce ovulation. To improve your chances of pregnancy maintain normal BMI, quit smoking (if you are a smoker) and have intercourse at least three times in a week. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. |
My 7 y/o daughter keeps c/o her arms and legs hurting and she wants me to pull them to make them feel better. This has been going on for months. She is c/o headaches as well. Sometimes it does not seem to bother her as she will run and play but at least once or twice a day she complains. | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Your child has pain in arms and legs, and she is also playing less, it seems that your child has probably got calcium deficiency. In calcium deficiency, child usually gets tired easily and has pain in arms and legs which subside on taking rest. In my opinion, you should do calcium and phosphate levels in child and x-ray wrist app view to rule out calcium deficiency. Further treatment will depend on above reports. I hope this will help you. Take care. |
hi sir plz solve my problem is Lt sided body pain &swelling of back &shoulder joint from many year i have try allopath medicin 2to3 year than after homoeopath medicine in 1year but my symptoms is aggrivat &in this mounth X-ray report show c3-c6 vretebral gap &over growth of bone sir i suffring from sever body pain i again started allopath medicine plz give u r suggatio what i am doing for parmanent cur | HiDe pending on X-rays, MRI findings, if large osteophyte and nerve pain radiation exists, removal of osteophyte, and surgical fusion can be a permanent solution for this, seek opinion of a neurosurgeon or a spine surgeon who may co relate clinical symptoms' severity, and radiological findings, and offer permanent solution not very severe symptoms, conservative measured may suffice, like use of collar, physiotherapy and cervical traction intermittentlyThanks |
Hi, Im a 22 year old female, medically fit, no Cancer history in the family . about a month ago I had an abcess on my left elbow and I went to the ER and they gave me Analgesics and Augmentin and I went home and drained it.. 10 days later it was almost gone but another one appeared 2 days later on my right inguinal area. I managed this one by myself through draining and applying Fucidin ointment and it receded in about a week. Now I have a tender lump in my right armpit which is kind of worrying me; I try ti connect the three conditions to each other and yet I find myself fearing it being breast cancer or a lymphoma. its the size of a Hammus and its a little red .. Please Dr I need a satisfying and calming answer as Im afraid so much right now | Hi. Thanks for your query. The first and the foremost thing is that you are just 22 years and no cancers occur at your age. All these swellings are small boils/ abscess and will settle well with a small course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen. IT is definitely advisable that you go for the blood and urine tests to rule out anemia, infection and diabetes, which again I feel will be normal. It is best to apply liquid provide iodine to the affected areas as it practically kills all the bacteria, and you may avoid further infection lesions like this. Just do not worry. This is definitely not a cancer. |
hey doc, i got all four of my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday at 11 | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Dislogdement of the clot in anyone or more socket can be the cause for the presence of blood clot. Relax and if there is no more bleeding from the socket. If there is bleeding keep a gauze and bite firmly to stop the bleeding. Follow the post extraction instruction properly. Avoid vigorous gargling though continue with the salt water gargling. Do not use straw for a while and use a soft diet. Continue with medicines as prescribed. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards. |
what diuretics cause low white blood cell count? age 64, female, height 5 feet 9 inches, weight 152 pounds. Taking 1/2 of a 37.5 mg tablet of HCTZ daily for a mild diuretic. White blood cell count is 3 to 3.8, variable. Been that way for 3 or 4 years. The rest of the hemogram is normal. Negative medical history otherwise, except for hypothyroidism. Exercise regularly. Eating healthy diet, low in fat, lots of veggies and fruit. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Diuretics do not affect WBC count.2. If there is no infection, not to worry about WBC count. Its only lower limit of normal. 3. Hypothyroidism, can cause low WBC count. Once corrected, it should have improved. It would have also caused anemia and low platelet count.4. Take it B12 and folic acid supplements, it will help in improvement. Not to worry about WBC count, It's still good. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
Yesterday, out of nowhere, my right lung started bothering me. The pain is hard to describe, kind of a dull ache or a burning sensation. Its located on the right side, but high up in my chest and close to the sternum. I feel it when I take deep breaths, lie flat, or bend over. Its not excruciating, but more of an annoyance. Ive experienced this before, but it went away on its own after a few days. Im just wondering what the possible causes could be? Im not even sure if its lung related or cardiac? Could it be costochondritis? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor.... Here although chance less investigate your case with EKG ....to rule out cardiac cause if present ... Your auscultation should be done ... If suspicious than chest x-ray done for rule out resp causes ... If no significant cause found than it could be from Costco Chat Doctor. ... Take ibuprofen 200 mg for that ....for five days .... Warm compress applied ... Avoid strenuous work.... Heavy weight lifting avoided ... Take proper sleep posture. Take care Advise |
IVE HAD 2 HEART ATTACKS LATE LAST YEAR (WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER--ONE WAS AN ANGIOPLASTY, WHICH FAILED; THE SECOND ONE, IN THE SAME ARTERY, THE DOCTOR PUT 3 STENTS IN--2 MEDICATED AND 1 NOT), BOTH OF WHICH HAD DIFFERENT SYMPTOMS. I JUST HAD A SHOOTING PAIN BETWEEN MY BREASTS. I TOOK A TUMS, BUT IT HASNT HELPED. BOTH OF MY JAWS WERE ACHING, BUT HAVE SINCE STOPPED. THE PAIN IN MY CHEST IS STILL THERE AND MY JAWS STARTED ACHING AGAIN. I HAVE NO FURTHER SYMPTOMS. | Hello, I have gone through your question. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Actually I understand that your case was that of failed angioplasty and redo procedure was done. I need to know what is the status of your main artery called LAD. If you have failed pasty involving LAD you must undergo bypass surgery. But if any of other 2 arteries have blocks then you should try to optimize medication. The symptoms you have narrated are definitely due to angina i.e. heart pain. I need complete details of procedure and your current medications to give your proper guidance. I will be willing to guide you if your furnish full details. My best wishes Chat Doctor. |
Hi, a street dog kind of bit me in the evening. I have two scratches on my leg, below the knee, with slight bleeding. However, my jeans didnt tear. Should I get an injection? I can only get it tomorrow morning now. But well withing 24 hours. Is that ok? | HiT hanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor. You have to take the vaccine following a dog bite. Before taking the vaccine, the wound should be cleaned, a booster dose of injection Tetanus toxic should be given immediately. One dose of the vaccine should be administered on days 0, 3, 7, and 14. All intramuscular injections must be given into the deltoid region. Treatment may be discontinued if the animal involved (dog or cat) remains healthy throughout an observation period of 10 days Hope these suggestions could be of help to you. Kindly give your feedback if convinced. |
Have been on Amox / Augmentin for over a month to quell double abcesses in teeth while waiting for appt. for triple extraction(s), which finally were accomplished six days ago. Feet were mildly affected during antibiotics before surgery, then post op, at 3 days, began with feet tingling/sensation and right leg affected, an occasion of finger numbness in left hand. At 5- 6 days painful, sensations continue leg muscles seem stiff, feel as though made of wood . though I can walk and circle ankles. at day 6 I chose to discontinue Augmentin and Ibuprophen Rx- in favor of 200mg only over the counter Advil, began taking B-complex vitamin and vitamin C today in hope of restoring nerve function. Do I have the right idea, that this may be an Augmentin and extraction related issue? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you had extraction of the teeth he pains in the hands and legs are not connected to the dental issue pain is due to spinal issue and with thorough clinical Neuromuscular assessment we can estimate the problem and with MRI we can come close to the root cause. Usually in most cases it is pinching of the nerve in the cervical and lumbar spine as I notice in my regular clinical practice. I will recommend you to undergo physical therapy as by which your symptoms will be reduced, and full functional ability will be achieved. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
why did my mother just have half her front tooth fall off and my gums bleed after taking certain bp meds I am so fed up with all these meds and would like the truth.will not give credit card number so sure you will not help there has to be someone out there thar cares. and that knows these answers. | Hello! Read your query. You did not mention the medicines you are taking for hypertension. Some medicines like calcium channel blockers and blood thinners will increase gum bleeding rarely. A poor oral hygiene will increase this incidence. You must get scaling done once every 6 months. Follow an oral hygiene routine of brushing(twice daily), flossing(once daily) and mouthwash(thrice per week). If this bleeding is significant, you must check with your physician for a change in the medication. Reg. Your mother, a poor oral hygiene reduces the gum position. This further reduces levels of bone attachment. This can be prevented by following a proper oral hygiene with good blood sugar levels. |
I was recently seen by a doctor and diagnosed with bronchitis. I left it untreated for 3 weeks before seeking treatment. I now have a sharp pain in my ribs on my right side right at the bottom of my breast. It hurts when i move, breath too deep, and horribly if i cough or sneeze. It is actually restricting my ability to take normal breaths. Should i be concerned? | Hello diagnosed as a patient of bronchitis 3 weeks ago and didn't taken the treatment. Now you are feeling pain on the right side on lower part. Pain has restricted your movement, and you feel pain even during breathing. May be due to these possibilities, these include;1 Pleural effusion, this is the most common cause of such symptoms in old bronchitis patient. Diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray chest as well as blood examination for C B C, E S R and sputum examination for AFB (if present).2 Consolidation or pneumonitis of the lower lobe of right lung may be the other possibility of such symptoms. Diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray chest.3 Thickened pleura is the other most common cause of such symptoms. There are so many other reasons of such symptoms like tuberculosis etc., but I recommend you consult PULMONOLOGIST and get his opinion as physical examination is important in this case. Good luck. |
A friends husband is in ICU on a ventilator with pneumonia, as well as C Diff and the last antibiotic to try is being given. Cath was done on heart which showed no blockages. They are saying they are using the last heart med at their disposal to get his heart pumping over 20% which is all it is doing. Infection and pneumonia are the culprits. What is the prognosis for this. He is in an induced coma. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion he is in septic shock. In this due to blood stream infection, toxic substances are released in the blood by bacteria and these substances cause cardiac damage and low function of heart and low Blood pressure. The only treatment for this is to give appropriate antibiotics to stop the sepsis. In my opinion get done 3 sets of blood culture and sensitivity and start antibiotic according to the sensitivity report. Prognosis is obviously not good if antibiotics are not working. It indicates infection with Chat Doctor. Pneumonia with septic shock with invasive ventilator support carries poor prognosis. |
Hello Dr. I have a bump in my right knee. I just noticed today. Its right over the knee cap area. It feels like a sack of fluid, if I press it, no pain but its like bubble and can feel that fluid is moving in side. I am scared, hope it is not tumor. Please advise. | Hello, Thank you for using ChatDoctorI read your question and understood your concern. I think you should not be worried as I think it is a prepatellar bursitis, an inflammation of the bursa above the knee cup maybe due to overuse or friction or your profession (kneeling often). It is not a tumor but a cyst with liquid that needs to be emptied with syringe from the doctor and wrapped up with elastic bandage, so it does not repeat. Some Ibuprofen will help you for one week. Important is for you that it is not a tumor, and you should not be worried. Wish you quick recovery. |
My son has had a square shaped rash? I really dont know what it is its not red just raised skin tone bumps in the shape of a square. And one on his hand but cluttered. He will be seeing his physician in a couple of weeks but wanted to get another opinion. | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor and sharing your sons' health problem! If I were his consulting Doctor for this case of the square shaped bump on hand/rash, I would consider only one and one possibility and that is a nevus or congenital mole! However, it could be related to hormones and infections also. He needs a physical examination especially by a dermatologist for confirmation. Overall, its nature is of congenital and benign and not to worry at all! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing him good health. |
i masturbated too much for 2 years and I also continued bodybuilding.one day when day after gem my testacies too much shrinked. next day they automatically repaired. I left masturbation and bodybuilding. (after 2 months) now my testacies become too soft. what should I do? | There are no many studies which prove the relation between masturbation and shrinkage of testicles. The issue is linked with your body building. There can be a few reasons behind this. When you exercise, your circulatory system makes adaptations that result in the shunting of oxygenated blood pumped from the heart toward the working muscles in the arms, legs and trunk. In fact, while 20 percent of cardiac output passes through the muscles at rest, 80 percent is fed through the muscles during all-out exercise. Since there is only so much blood to go around, this shunting occurs at the expense of tissues not in immediately in need of heavy oxygenation, including the genitals. As a result of diminished blood flow, the penis and testicles appear to shrink during and after heavy exercise.Also, if you had used injected testosterone for your body building, then definitely, that is the reason. You need not do anything right now, as your testicles have regained its size, there is nothing to worry. Continue with regular exercise, however, strenuous work out should be avoided. |
Hi doctor. Whenever I wake up in the mornings or the middle of the night, it feels like my lower spine has curved too much inward toward my stomach. No sleeping position helps and I lose a lot of sleep because of this. What could be the cause and what can I do? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to know that the spine support is a strong one and the curvature does not happen all of a sudden. It is possible that due to your gait and few conditions causing stiffness in the spine might be responsible for your condition. There is a condition called ankylosing spondylosis and this causes a thickening of membrane supporting the spine and often presents with occasional spine stiffening. Since your age is not mentioned, the exact conditions relating to your symptoms might differ. It is important that you consult an orthopedic surgeon and get clinically examined. An x-ray is required to see if your condition has anything to do with the spinal column and supporting structures. |
good morning sir , i am shariq .... sir 6 month before i did check up and doctor said i have a stone in my kidny....and they operated it by injection .... but now again im feeling pain on my left side of stomach.. sir i dont want to go for surgery....plz plz give me some suggestion...... | Hi. Thanks for your query. History of a stone in the kidney and the procedure performed understood.First you should get a confirmation of the diagnosis, get the exact size of the stone to decided which route will be OK for its removal if present. How big is it? Since when it has got impacted ? Also, you have to undergo the tests for |
I was just notified from the emergency room that my childs test came back and she has haemophilus influenzae, is this common with children, and how serious is this? They told me to follow up with my pediatrician, but she will not be in till tomorrow and I am really concerned? | Hello, Thank you for contacting ChatDoctorI understand your concern, I am Chat Doctor, Infectious Disease Specialist answering your query. Yes, It should be immediately attended by the pediatrician. This infection is very serious in pediatric patient. Antibiotic treatment should be immediately started. Third generation cephalosporin antibiotics should be started with under doctors guidance. Some kids who recover from the infection can develop hearing abnormality and CNS defect. So timely treatment can prevent this infection. You can ask for further queries here on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious Disease specialist wish you the best health at Chat Doctor. |
My son who is 33 had a closed head injury at 18 years old. He was doing good except for short term memory and some impulsiveness. Lately he told me he was having scaring, racing thoughts and has started as if he is arguing with the thoughts. He doesnt talk out loud to them but has the gestures as if talking to them. I tell him they arent real and he says, I know mom. Im scared for him. | Reclothe symptoms of your son can.be due to two things going together - he. Needs an MRI Brain and EEG and if there is anything neurological then start anti-epileptics. Along with that - for his racing random and irrelevant provoking thought he should be given an antipsychotic like-olanzapine 2.5- 5 mg at night. Get his blood tests - liver and kidney tests, lipid profile and sugar levels. He will get better with meds but the Chat Doctor. Stay in touch with both his neurologist and psychiatrist regularly. He will be fine, his presentation is quite a common one. |
I smoke marijuana on occasion, and I have a few questions | Thank you for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, pulmonologist can not tell which substance smoking you are doing. Pulmonologist can only tell whether lung damage due to smoke is present or not and the severity of lung damage. At present, you are minor, so pulmonologist has to tell your parents about your smoking habit. After the age of 18 years, without your permission, doctor can not tell or disclose your disease or personal information. So better to quit smoking as soon as possible, it is not good habit. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Will eating brazil nuts help a stage 4 liver cancer patient Who isunder treatment with drugs with no positive. Indications of success. The patient is up and around with weakness and tiredness and has been given a different drug a couple of months ago that helps increase appetite. The present objective is to avoid chemo which may extend life minimally at the expens of severe sickness. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. But, honestly speaking stage4 liver cancer is incurable and there is no definite treatment for cure. So I advise you not to take Brazil nuts. It will not help you further. Instead of all these, you should start palliative treatment in the form of1. Pain treatment like centrally acting painkillers (opioids)2. Nutritional support in the form of supplemental iron, vitamins, calories, carbohy Chat Doctor. 3. Consult psychiatrist and discuss end of life issues. These will help you more. |
i have had chronic low back pain ever since a head on collision i was involved in back in 2007 after numerous MRIs XRays pain block shots i am now to the point of facing surgery and im very nervous i am a 29 year old mother whos never had back surgery i am wondering about this severing the nerves around my spine, i am trying to find reviews of people whos had this done or talk with a doctor that knows what this is about thank you ,..Kristin | Dear-thanks for using our service and understand your situation. It is very hard to decide undergoing back surgery. We always recommend the patient to start with physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, pain medication, epidural block and the last option, surgery. You need to get at least 2 opinions of the benefits vs the risks of surgery. If your pain is severe and not responding to non-invasive surgery and your medical specialist recommend surgery, you should consider that, because you are young and the recovery is better at your age. I hope that my advice has been helpful. Chat Doctor. |
My son is 14 and has suffered back pain on and off for years. It has now worsened. Diclofenac, although relaxing the muscles around the spine is making the pain itself worse. Paracetamol and ibuprofen have not helped and neither has codeine phosphate. He had blood tests which are good apart from slightly low vit D levels (19). An MRI has shown abnormal fluid and also shadowing which the consultant said may be bone marrow oedema and now they have asked for a 2nd MRI (fat suppression i think). What could be the problem? I am left feeling very worried | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think your son is suffering from chronic backache. He has severe pain. Diclofenac, although relaxing the muscles around the spine. Paracetamol and ibuprofen have not helped and neither has codeine phosphate. He has vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D3 supplementation ( 60000 i.u.weekly with milk) can be taken. An MRI has shown abnormal fluid and also shadowing which the consultant said may be bone marrow edema. In my opinion you are suffering from some kind of infection, may be tubercular. What is his ESR?. To further investigate 2nd MRI of the region is advised. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query |
Hello Dr. Samuel, I AM HAVING POLLEN ALLERGY REACTION, i BELIEVE, AS EARLY AS THIS MONTH. iT ALSO SEEMS A SOAR THROAT-possibly a flue thing. I am now on alegra, but for the soar throat I am taking a syrup. I regularly exercise on daily bases. Do you have any suggestion? I sometimes feel hard to breath. Do you think I can do my regular exercise? about 30-45 minutes. I would, first of all, like to thank for your cooperation. Fantu YYYY@YYYY | Hi there, Thanks for writing in. Allegra will help reduce your symptoms of allergy. Do try the following measures |
Hello Doc. my wife and i just had an evacuation last week Wednesday. To help prevent any future occurrences and a better conception next time, we started taking the pregnacare conception pill (for both male and female). We intend to try conception again in two weeks time, is our timing for this alright, and will the pregnacare conception pills we are taking help increase our chances of having a successful pregnancy next time? | Hi there,The pregnancies pills are just multivitamins they are good for you but don't guarantee conception. The only vitamin that is recommended medically is Folic acid to be started 3 months before the pregnancy to help avoid neural tube defects in the baby. Since its only been a week or so since your wife has had the evacuation I would advise you to wait till she is both physically and emotionally ready to carry another pregnancy. Miscarriage is 1 in 6 chance of occurring, and it need not repeat. The cause for most miscarriages are unknown and most women have a successful full term pregnancy after a miscarriage. Hope this helps. Regards. |
My LFT results came back abnormal, elevated. They apprently are similar to those of an alcoholic. I dont drink. What could this mean? My LFT results came back abnormal, elevated. They apprently are similar to those of an alcoholic. I dont drink. What could this mean? | Hi colleens, Welcome to HealtcareMagic Forum. It would have been better if you had given me the complete LFT report. Abnormal liver tests may be detected in the blood in a variety of liver conditions. They could be Acute Viral Hepatitis A or B, Liver damage with Chat Doctor. Mild to Moderate changes could be seen in fatty liver, diabetes mellitus or Obesity or Hepatitis C infection. I would suggest you get yourself thoroughly evaluated further by a Gastroenterologist to rule out the exact cause. Wish you Good Health, Take Care. |
i am 48 years of age who has no kid but trying to conceive via IUI I did in Sept. 2016 but used primolute depot as ordered by my gynecologist when I started spotting. since then I av done pregnancy three time but negative and I am not menstrurating. what should I do though I was given primolut n twice by same doctor along side with caps. Eviol and clomid tab but still not menstration. | Hi, If in spite of Primal N, which is a Progestational medicine, you are not getting with Chat Doctor. Blood examination of FSH, LH, AMH, Estrogen and Progesterone can inform you whether you have reached menopause or not. If you have attained menopause, there is no logic in trying for pregnancy now. You may think of adaptation of a child in stead. I hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I am writing because of a type of skin condition that has developed on parts of my face. It is red, and draining a little, very itchy. It started on both eyelids two weeks ago. Now I have some on my ear, my nasal folds, corners of my mouth and middle of my chin. What could this be? Thank you | Hi, The rash could be a seborrhea dermatitis or an urticaria. Seborrhea dermatitis is usually associated with scales and oily face. You could take an antihistamine tablet empirically. The rash could be treated only after confirming the diagnosis. I recommend you to consult your dermatologist for arriving at a final diagnosis and to initiate the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Why does it seem so difficult for family members to understand and cope with a veteran with ptsd and brain injury? The lack of interest and trying to learn has taken it s toll on a young family and it just seem we old folks only care or try to understand . What are the concrete things we need to do everyday?Yes.,the Va has helped but I m not sure society was ready for the grief that goes with it and that includes family members . this person is not the same . how does one really support? | Hi, For providing support, one first needs to accept the other as they are. It is often difficult for family members to accept people with PTSD, brain damage or other such disorders as most of them do not understand what the patient is going through. Sharing reading material about the disease, symptoms and management amongst the family members can help them become aware of what this is all about. They will then find it easier to accept and not be critical about behavior that otherwise might have seemed weird to them. Best wishes. |
I am considering military service but one of the disqualifications is asthma. I have used inhalers before but very very sparingly and have only have them with a prescription after severe sinus infections or bronchitis. Does the very sporadic use of an inhaler mean that i actually have asthma? | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Good morning doctor, Im a 32 yr old female was suffering from jaundice n diagnosed for hepatitis B +ve. Ive recovered from jaundice fully i.e. billirubin count was 0.8 last i checked on 4th of october.My doctor is saying well get the HBsAg check done 0n 15th of next month. He is quite +ve itll come negative. I used to run at least 6 to 7 km everyday before jaundice now Ive started going for walks in the morning. But getting temped to run a bit. What will u suggest. With regards n thanks.... | Hi I appreciate your concern regarding healthy lifestyle adopting after positive for hepatitis b. Yes usually after getting acute hepatitis b infection approx.90 to 95 patient recovers. Only 4 to 5 % can be carrier or chronic hepatitis. So continue with healthy lifestyle until viral marker comes negative. Instructions for you.......-omega 3 fatty acid oil can be used in meal like sunflower or olive oil-avoid refined food and sugar-avoid smoking and alcohol-fruits more -green leafy veg useful-avoid trans fat like cheese, burger, meat, butter etc... Continue regular exercise. Cumin seed with milk taken daily. Papaiya seed with lemon juice can also be good herbal remedy. Mostly your report will be negative. If Bag comes positive then repeat after 6 months. If it comes positive after 6 months then carrier state is present. I hope your concern is solved. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi there im a 26 year old male an have been suffering from folliculitis for 2years the infection is normally sround around the mouth area an chin area i have tried anti biotics an creams nothing seems to be working can you please help me | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having folliculitis around mouth and chin area which is occurring repeatedly is mainly due to raised sugar levels of body, you are prone to repeated attacks which could be because either you are a carrier or someone in family carrying the infection. I would suggest you to get sugar levels monitored. You should take oral antibiotic along with topical antibacterial ointment such as mupirocin. You should visit dermatologist and get your pus swab tested for finding the bacterium causing the condition and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Sir,currently i m suffering from jaundice from past 2 weeks.My age is 25 weight 63kg.In the first report SGPT-2800 and Bilupin-4.3 and in the second report the SGPT reduced to 229 and bilupin to 3.5.i m still on complete bed rest at home.can i resume back to gym after a week or so... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. You are probably suffering from acute viral hepatitis and are in the recovery phase. If not done already, get tested for hepatitis A, B, C and E to see which of these has caused it. Hepatitis A and E are self limiting and usually resolves in about 8 weeks. Hepatitis C and most often Hepatitis B usually leads to chronic disease and need to be followed up. Since you are recovering there is no need for any bed rest, and you can resume your office work. You can start going to gym after 8 weeks once you start feeling better. I hope that answers your question. Regards. |
sir i sm 18 years old . and i have a habit of shaking hand .what i do ........ For this ...please counslt.And please also tell me what will be happen in my future life if i continue this habit....Is this good or not?And my E-Mail | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Every one of us have such mannerisms. Mind you, such habits are called mannerisms. If you watch people, you shall see so many mannerisms. In fact, mimicry artists and caricature artists mimics the mannerisms of celebrities and politicians to be a success. So mannerisms are not out of anybody problem or anything related to mental health. They are just available. Nothing to worry about it. But you need to ask some questions and to find answers to those. Is this mannerism disturbing and affecting your job or life severely? If yes. You should change it. Or else, ignore it. New mannerisms shall come, and you shall overcome this easily. If you want to change this mannerism, then yes, you can do it. Just make sure that you want to change it and sincerely try to change it. For more psychotherapy techniques, You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I am 18 years old. Three years ago i suffered from epididymitis, and as a result had to have my left testicle amputated. A few months later everything was healed, but i noticed a lump starting to grow on my right testicle. I went to a doctor and had an ultra-sound and he told me it was not cancerous and not to worry. For about 3 years i have had on and off minor pain in that testicle and the lump is still there. It is not growing, but it still concerns me. Is this a natural effect of testicular amputation or should I be worried? | Hello. Thank you for sharing your concern with us and for your trust. I would like to tell you that most of the testicular lumps are benign, noncancerous in nature and not serious at all . And in few cases malignancy is seen as well. As your doctors ruled out any serious issue earlier with diagnostic tests so first there is nothing to worry much. As you previously had epididymitis, so there are possibility that this lump is epididymis cyst which does not require any treatment until and unless its painful. Other possibilities include conditions like hernia, varicocele, HY Chat Doctor. If its causing discomfort in form of pain then I would suggest you to consult with your healthcare providers. Painful lumps which causes discomfort can easily be resected with a minor surgery if needed. Best Regards, |
I m 79 years old, female, with a pacemaker, and had a one-time horrific headache that lasted three or four days. With that I had severe nasal mucous so i thought it was the flu. I m not so sure now that it was the flu. Can you help me with that? Thank you very much. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Headache and nasal congestion are commonly seen with sinusitis (infection and inflammation of paranasal sinuses). No need to worry about pacemaker related complications. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Chat Doctor. If it recurs again then consult ENT doctor for endoscopic examination of sinuses. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
age | Hello and welcome the Chat Doctor. Fertility issues can be male or female related. Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse and occurs in 10 to 15 % of couples in the reproductive age groups. In terms of female issues, once the woman has normal regular periods with no known gynecological problems then there should be no problem getting pregnant |
i had a white bump on my arm the size of a cous cous and the dermatologist sent it out for testing and came back fine. But when they scraped it off, there was a small black core in the direct center of it. Since then, the core has become a little bigger and darker. Concerning? | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Even if the lesion could be benign, I would advise you to get it clinically assessed by a general surgeon in your area, and get it biopsied if advised to have a definitive diagnosis. Further management would depend on the reports of the investigation. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hello. I am a 38 y/o female. I ve had stents put in my legs due to poor circulation. I know I ve got significant plaque build up in coratic artery & some plaque buildup in abdominal arorta. Well the last 3 weeks or so I ve been feeling discomfort that comes & goes in my upper abdomen (center & under or behind left breast). It s really hard to pinpoint exact location but I feel a lot of pressure there. It usually only lasts few minutes. Today the pain came & lasted about an hour. I was also feeling some pain in my neck & feeling a little shorter breathe than normal. I went home laid down and fell asleep. I felt better after I woke up but I still feel little discomfort every now & then & i feel extremely exhausted. Should this be something to go to ER over? Especially since I feel a little better now? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be indicative of coronary artery disease. A musculoskeletal pain can not be excluded either. Anyway, considering your past medical history, I would recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests |
My renal ultrasound results say that both kidneys are mildly echogenic. My right kidney is 11.1cm and my left is 9.5. One the left kidney there is a focal area of echogenicity which is relatively well defined which measures 20x30x15mm. My creatinine is a bit off and that is why I was sent to get an ultrasound. Kidney disease is hereditary on my mothers side. | Hello Echogenic kidneys indicate renal parenchymal disease. It may be due to many causes like chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, glomerulonephritis etc. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Complete renal function should be assessed. It includes serum urea, creatinine,creatinine clearance, GFR, Serum sodium, potassium, calcium,bicarbonate, chloride,phosphate. Focal echogenicity may be due to hematoma. Generally it is a benign finding. Proper treatment depend upon findings. This condition also need routine hologram. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have asthma and have to avoid smoke. My family who knows this don t believe asthma is that serious and as long as they smoke outside I shouldn t complain. they smoked outside an open door Thanksgiving and I am still suffering. I wonder if I will ever recover. As soon as I realized there was smoke I left, but it was too late. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. So basically you want to prevent second hand smoking. Best for this is to wear face mask all the time people around you are smoking. Take those smokers to rehabilitation center for smoking dead diction. Take your asthma Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks |
Hi for over a year now I ve had mark on my leg with a small lump in the area. the area has felt warm to the touch. but I ve noticed that this mark is now turning into an indentation. The area is on my lower leg near my shin. Any advise would be appreciated. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for 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 seem to suffer from -varicose veins of the leg shin area with ? DVT and incompetent perforator veins. Treatment-Treat them by Endogenous laser ablation(EVLT-Endo-Venous-Laser-Treats) of the specific incompetent section and are done to avoid any thrombotic DVT complications in leg veins. Consult your surgeon and vascular surgeon after the Doppler dual image study. This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
My question is I am disturbed and stress I am searching my identity my gender , what I am , I am not what is in me I am? I was born male gender but since I was small I was behaviour as a girl Female gender but now I am 28 years old , I am confused what I am , I want to get marry with woman be father star my family but my mind changes , since small till now 28 years old I had homosexual relation with many man , ? What I am I want to change be proper man ? Help me | Hi. If you think or fantasize about men while having sex or masturbating then you are probably homosexual. If you think about girls in an erotic manner then you are not. So you will have to clear your mind and decide and act upon your inner thoughts. If you know you are homosexual then please don't marry a female and destroy her and your life. Go in for marriage only if you are sure that you are not homosexual. There is nothing wrong with being homosexual it is a way you were made. So don't worry but clear your mind and think what you want very deep inside. Hope I could help you. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
I am 18 years old. I live in Virginia. My questionis as follows. I have a bump about the size of a dime under my left armpit. Now you may be thinking ingrown hair. But there is no pus present. It Is a flaky red bump that is extremely itchy. Dgat could it possibly be. And how do I treat it? | HI, Dear,Thanks for the inquisitive query to Chat Doctor.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion, this left armpit red lump in the armpit is due to the boil and is due to the -Folliculitis of the hair follicle and is in early process of infection and is not ripe enough for it to discharge pus.3-Pls consult surgeon who would advise the right treatment for that lump.4-Hope this would solve your query .5-Wellcome for more queries to me On Chat Doctor.6-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query. Have a Good Day.!! |
My daughter has been going through constipation from birth. She is now 3 years old and still gets backed up. We brought her to a gasterolist and she s been on this liquid constaption medicine he told us to 15ml. instead of 5ml cause it wasn t working. Does pedisure back her up also what could I do. | Hello, I just read your query. Improve dietary habits of your baby.*Add foods which will help in getting rid of constipation. Give her more fibrous diet as fruits and vegetables. You can give her oranges, pears, beans, oatmeal, whole grain cereals in different forms. *Give her more fluids.*Train your baby to go to toilet on a particular time.* Along with medication these things will help your baby.* I hope you find my answer helpful. Thank you. |
sever kidney abdominal, dirreaha, vomiting all day, few times next day, no vomiting for a day, for over the last minth... seen several times at ER...i had crystals in my urine 1st ER, had been in pain (serious pain)... said to mayb kidney stones , cont. for few more days ...then i felt great, fir 4-5 days,, symptoms.... had a cystostopy..no stones i developoed a kidney infection ,, wow oassed out from pain(CRAMPING)..Infection is gone.... all symptoms are back with vengence...blood work CBC, RBC , HAVE SHOWN ELEVATION IN RED, WENT DOWN..plzz help...CTs an ultra sounds look great..my kidney wss swollen.. not now... nausea , vomurinf, dirreaha, cramping, not peeing, | Hi troubled one. You seem to be in pain as you typed this question. It took some time for me to get to grips with your question/ written diarrhea! It will help if you state your age/ sex/ past problems etc. I hope a kidney infection AHS been ruled out (UTI/ Pyelonephritis). I would not worry too much about an isolated increase in RBC count. It's probably just because you may be Chat Doctor. Make sure you are well HY |
I have been eating raw rice for almost 2 years. small amount at first but gradually increased to fistfull nearly every day. im anaemic now. is because ive eaten raw rice. how does raw rice affect the blood levels. Would i be having bleeding in my stomach or digestive tract. please help | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that eating only one type of food causes nutritional anemia. When we eat all the type of food we got all the nutrition from them. If we eat only one type of food than some type of nutrient will not be supplied to body which leads to nutritional anemia. It can be Hypodermic Microcytic anemia, or it can be Megaloblastic anemia. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
My seven year old grand daughter has been running a high temperature for five days. She has a knot below her knee and the doctor say it is cellulitis. An ER person wrapped it with an ace bandage and put a half cast that is to be removed at night. She was prescribed bactrium antibiotics for a kidney infection. Does this seem like an accurate diagnosis? | Hello, I had gone through your question carefully and I can understand your concern very well for your granddaughter. I would like to probe you few questions like is there any signs of inflammation like redness, swelling, etc., is it associated with pain or not, whether any kind of discharge from that knot or not. If you can upload an image of that knot, then it will be greater helpful for me to give you perfect suggestions to you. You can upload an image and come back to me directly anytime, I will be happy to guide you further. I would suggest you to do some blood examinations like CBC with ESR, creatinine and blood sugar. As there is high grade fever for last five days, antibiotics are must for empirical treatment and along with that paracetamol should also be taken to take care of fever. Hope this will help you and come back to me with the image and reports, so that I can guide you fully in right direction. |
hi Dr, am a 25 years student. For the last few years, I have been so forgetful, lost interest and don t seem to concentrate on things that matter. no history of mental disorders or any other conditions of the brain that i know of in my family. what could this be? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The most important reason for forgetfulness at this young age is lack of concentration. If you concentrate well, then, your memory would improve. In addition, we need to exclude vitamin B12 deficiency and thyroid hormone deficiency, which are also important causes of forgetfulness. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Hi, I have been suffering pain in my right side for the past few months together with a feeling of nausea and have had a few episodes of vomiting bile and severe pain in my side. I have had an ultrascan, a CT liver scan and am awaiting an MRI scan . My doctor has said that they have found 4 leasons on my liver and they need to investigate this further - can you tell me what the likely cause of this is please? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A double contrast CT of the abdomen will reveal whether the lesions are solid or cystic, vascular or avascular. This will lead to a clue whether they are benign or malignant in origin. If still the surgeon is unable to comment then a CT guided FNAC of the lesion will help in arriving at a diagnosis. MRI scanning is not so helpful in diagnosis of abdominal lesions. Since you have nausea or vomiting then there is a likelihood of the primary cause being in the upper GI tract. This can be investigated by upper GI endoscopy. I hope this answers your quarry. Regards |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my blood pressure has held steady at around 165 over 125 since i had my daughter a year ago. What does this mean? Family says I should be worried. But I dont have any other symptoms. | 165/125 I am sorry but there income error in measuring the diastolic(lower) b.p It's impossible to survive with such high diastolic b.p even for few years without treatment and in case it is really so high then it's a matter of emergency, you should get admitted to the nearest hospital and a thorough check-up is to be donned echoecgcbckftlfts uric accident(once BP is controlled)by measure of abdomen to rule out pheochromocytomavinyl Mandarin acidmetabephrineurine r n M |
HI i just had a baby in march and had my first menstrual cylce this month on the 6th through the 10th. My husband and I had sex a couple days after and on that day i noticed some brown discharge and then again yesterday i had some brown discharge and a little stomach cramping in my upper stomach should i be worried that im pregnant again? | HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You had first menses after your delivery. You had bleeding for 5 days which stopped on its own, like normal menstruation.& brown discharge after sex following the menses. - I don't feel you have any chance of pregnancy . As you had sex in safe period following a normal menstruation. - Brown discharge can be clearing up discharge after the periods/ an irregular bleeding that follows childbirth or breastfeeding. * If still you have any doubt you can exclude pregnancy if next period is delayed. After 8 days of delay. Thanks. |
Hi doc. I think Im suffering from over masturbation, and as a result my joints are weak and a lot of cracking sound, loss of concentration and memory. I have managed to get rid of that sinful habit, but those are the problems Im facing. Please please help me, and God bless you! | Dear service user, I read your question and understand your concerns regarding masturbation. Thanks is nothing like \"over masturbation\" or excess masturbation. What penis does in vagina during sexual intercourse, same it does in folded palm during masturbation. Sexual intercourse is not sinful act hence the masturbation. Lack of knowledge causes guilt and anxiety. I advise you to counsel with a psychiatrist. Stop worries and enjoy kindling. Warm regards. |
I had dental work done day before yesterday on my bottom back left tooth. The novocaine wore off as is normal. Then yesterday after noon my lip starting feeling strange as though the novocaine was kicking in again. Today and all of yesterday my lip and chin is numb and tingling. What happened? | Hi, Suggestive of Novocaine induced neurotoxicity. Based on the history you seem to be suffering from personal numbness apparently caused by the local anesthetic Novocaine. I advise you to apply a warm compress to help increase blood flow to the affected area, gently massage the affected area, always wash your hands before and after massaging and rinse your mouth with warm salt water. If symptoms persist then a follow-up visit is recommended to rule out nerve damage or an abscess. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I had a 360 2 level lumbar fusion on 12/20/13 and it failed to fuse and caused the next level go herniate. I had revision lamiocentomy triple fusion on 9/30/14 and in major pain and know that I probably have permanent nerve damage from both surgeries. I am only 37 and my Dr says that I am too young to be disabled. I know a triple fusion is rare and can t get a honest answer on what my future will be as disabled or try to work again and further damage my spine. What should I do? | Hello, I would definitely NOT submit to any further surgeries. At this point, the best possible approach or treatment for the back would be back exercise therapy to strength back and core muscles of the abdominal. This will stabilize the spinal column more forcefully and help reduce to my pain as well as further spinal column deterioration. But, I would definitely avoid more surgery at all cost. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
hi, I have been told that I got the HPV , however, I am so concern about how I got it because I have not had sex since i got divorced (4 years ago)my last year test was clear but the recent one showed that I am carrying the virus. Could the HPV lay dormant for 4 years?! because as I said before my last year test was clear.Or could the HPV be transmitted without sexual intercourse?Is jacuzzi or viginal douche can cause or transmit the HPV ? Thanks | Hello, You have been diagnosed with HPV does not mean that you have been infected with HPV recently. HPV can stay inactive or dormant in out bodies for many years without being detected in symptoms or in reports. So it is possible that you may have been infected with the virus 4 or even more than 4 years ago. The main route of transmission of HPV is via sexual intercourse with infected person only. The other routes of transmission like through shared objects or sharing jacuzzi have very rare possibilities of transmission of disease. A person can transmit HPV if he/she touches own genitalia and then touches other objects or hands of people and other people touch objects and then their genitalia. This possibility is also rare, though. One more fact just for your knowledge about transmission of HPV |
I have a boil under my right breast . I have seen a Doctor at a urgent care. He cannot tell me what it is? He has gave me 2 different anti-biotics. It will not stop draining and its been almost a month.Now he says he does not know what it is. He wants me to see a breast specialists. It does not sound right that he sent a culture to the lab and the only thing he ruled out was MRSA. Should I get a second opinion fro another doctor or see someone that specializes in infections. | Thank you for you question. I am Chat Doctor. Boils or abscesses are usually a collection of dead or dying white blood cells and bacteria. They are formed as the white blood cells of the body try to fight a bacteria infection and normally should subside after good incision and Chat Doctor. However, a persistent breast boil may be an early sign of a potentially dangerous underlying condition like breast cancer. I would advise you to consult a gynecologist as fast as possible, so the breast is examined, and necessary tests are carried out and proper medications prescribed. However, other underlying conditions can make an abscess |
Hello Doc, first I must say that this is very novel idea and I really appreciate your time and efforts. Now to the problem - My wife is suffering from dust allergy or I think called dust rhinitis or something from last 15 yrs or something.....She sneezes around 30 times a day and constantly has runny nose. She sometime also has Asthama problems. She has taken lots of allopathy and homeopathy tablets but to no solution. If you can suggest me some remedy or a good ENT doctor in Mumbai, I would be really grateful to you. Many Thanks. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are wife has known allergic to dust, she should be very careful otherwise it may be dangerous to the life. I would suggest her to undergo absolute eosinophil count (AEC) which will be raised in the allergic condition. For the present symptoms you can give her Tab Monte LC which helps to control the symptoms, but it is temporary. She needs to avoid these dust allergens to protect herself from getting these allergy symptoms. I would suggest her to undergo skin prick test (SPT) to identify the type of dust causing these symptoms and can prevent herself from exposing to this dust. Otherwise, you can prefer immunotherapy either with subcutaneous immunotherapy (SUIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Thank you. |
Dear Sir, This is Harvinder Singh from Barara. I am having a 4 year old son who has a history of seizures since he was 6 months old. Now he has some problems like non coordination of limbs and eyes, speech problems, hyperactivity etc. Now he is being treated by Dr. Jatinder Singh Goraya from DMC, LDH. Dr. Goraya introduced us to the concept of occupational therapy . Now may i request ur goodself to give me an appointment so that my son is benefited by ur valuable opinion. Thanking u in anticipation. Harvinder Singh | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The seizures in your child can be controlled with medications such as sodium valproate, carbamazepine, or levetiracetam. Hyperactivity can also be controlled with medications such as methylphenidate. For co-ordination and balance problems, he would benefit from physiotherapy and occupational therapy. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I am 47 years old. I recently had laser capillary removal on my face and have been left with red marks. My doctor has treated me with cortisone and hydroquinone which have had no effect. His next suggestion is microdermabrasion. Is there any hope of these marks being reduced and do you have any suggestions for further treatment? | Capillary treatment with laser is targeted to destroy the small blood vessels. This causes the blood vessels to release its contents on to the surrounding tissues, and this is the cause of red patches. In due course of time macrophage activity in the body clears the extravasated blood. It may take long time to clear this patch. During this time you need sunscreen to protect your skin. So kindly use good quality sunscreen with minimum SPF 30. |
What could be some causes for finger joint pain?They have gotten really sore over the last week or so. It could be arthritis, but I am looking to see if there are other causes as well. I m 49 and have been doing kick boxing workouts for the last 3 months. Other than that No changes. Kelle | Hi, thank you to providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned you have pain in the finger joints, is the pain present or more in the morning ? If the pain is more in the morning with stiffness of finger joints than a RA test can be performed to check if RA is positive?Also, as you have been doing kick boxing workout, do you use more of the pinching activities? As punching activities may lead to soft tissue and hard tissue trauma as well. For which you can take an X-ray / CT / MRI, and it will help us understand better. But even to note a point here that you are doing kick boxing so is there any issue with the neck.? What is the nature of the pain you are feeling? Stiffness, blunt, burning, tingling, numbness? What sort? Also while performing kick boxing there is a chance to damage the clerical spine soft tissue as the activity of kick boxing demands a high thrust. Once you rule out all the possible factors than the matter can be really taken into consideration for a closer look to the diagnosis. I hope you will be finding your answer soon. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recoveryregardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I found a nodule in my left axilla this morning while showering, it is sensitive, but not an abscess or raised area. It is probably about a quarter of an inch deep and round, does not roll or move. No history of breast cancer in my family, I have not been sick at all except general tiredness which I attribute to working too many hours. I called a surgeon and they cant see me until the 12 of the month, what do you think? | Hi there, kindly tel exact how old are you. It matters a lot to know your exact age to say whether it is benign or malignant breast lump. And if you have a feeding mother there might be chances of abscess, or it's a lymph node enlargement. there are many conditions to rule out regarding your query!! So the only way I can suggest you is to visit a pathologist and get your FNAC done for confirmation. |
The heel on my right foot is painful when stepping on it. I have not injured it but this began 2 months ago and was intermittent, but now it is constant. No swelling or bruising has appeared. What could it be? How can I mitigate the pain? Is there any treatment to cure this? YYYY@YYYY | Hello, The symptoms are consistent with conditions like plantar fasciitis. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like diclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. In that case, you might require steroid injection to heel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have had tailbone area pain for about 5 years, I cannot sit for long periods of time without being in pain, and having to shift constantly from hip to hip to sit. I had my tailbone removed 4 years ago, and it resulted in NO relief at all. Then about 3 years ago, I began having severe neck pain. I m not sure if they are related?? My x-ray from a week ago states the following, although I m not at all sure what it all means. 5 views of the cervical spine - there is some straightening of cervical spine lordosis. There is borderline minimal grade 1 retrolisthesis C3 on C4 (spondylolisthesis) with mild left uncovertebral hypertrophy. Disc height is generally maintained. There is left uncovertebral hypertrophy C5-6. There is borderline minimal grade 1 anterolisthesis C6 on C7 with minimal anterior bony ridging. Any help in understanding this and the severity would be appreciated. And, what s the next step, a chiropractor? Thank you! | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Based on the symptoms you have discussed and the finding in X-Ray, I would suggest you to visit a Neurosurgeon for Full Evaluation Based on the Clinical Examination, your neurosurgeon may want an MRI Cervical Spine / CT Cervical Spine / Nerve Conduction Studies etc. Based on the Clinical Examination and Investigations, we can chart out the further course of management If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
my wife was younger she sleeps on stairs , her back bone was move on right side 4 or 5 cm in centre , pain become slow and hard but with in 2 month she is very upset on this side his neck and right hand , fingure have pain what will be effect in future , | Dear-thanks for using our service, I read your question with care and will try to give you a good medical advice for your wife. Her back pain is probably secondary to spinal stenosis or herniated disc. She might have a pinch nerve that is creating the pain that she is suffering. She needs an MRI of the area to evaluate level of problem and consider epidural block and medical treatment. Furthermore, she needs to take care of this situation now to avoid complications and severe pain in the future. Back brace and a hard mattress will help her pain too. I hope that my advice will be helpful. Chat Doctor. |
Painkiller advice? I have serious tooth and jaw pain. Im scheduled for a root canal (or possibly an extraction) in 2 weeks. Understandably, painkillers (opiates) are very regulated in my state; I have been to the ER twice crying uncontrollably for pain, and they can only give me prescription aleve and a sedative. Thinking about getting drunk and just pulling the tooth out. Ive had a tooth pulled before (in a dentist, years ago) and the pain stopped immediately; pain from the wound was much more bearable. I understand its unwise to do on your own because of infection risk, also getting drunk is risky. Is there an option I have not considered? I live in a rural area with just one dentist and one ER semi-nearby. | Hello, I have viewed your query and here is my advice |
My son is having loose stool and since evening he is not comfortable to sit and lay down. Doctor suggested to use ofm along with nutrolineb and ors as he might be having some tight contractions with his intestine.Do you suggest anything else to use?He is 2years old | Hi, Thank you for posting your question. Since your child has complains of loose stools, the most probable because I would think of is viral diarrhea. In that case I would ask you only to take care of his HY Chat Doctor. Apart from that probiotics e.g. nitrogen b which was given to you would also be useful. Any zinc supplement may also be helpful to recover the zinc lost in stools. This could be done after consulting your doctor. For the pain and discomfort that your child is experiencing any anti colic |
dear docotor, my child having swelling on fore head, when we press it it will goes arount two to there milli meter inside what is the reason for this, on the head top of fore head one bowl is there it comes out after that we found this what is the reason for this what is the remedy for this, whoom i have to consult doctors specelisation please thanking you sir d.s.sridhar | Hi, I understand your concern. From what you are describing, it seems like your child has a hematoma, which is a collection of blood that occurs after mild injury or fall, or a Desmond cyst which occurs in some child Chat Doctor. You can consult a pediatric surgeon if the swelling does not come down in a week. Meanwhile, if the swelling is rapidly increasing in size, or your child has pain/increased crying or pus discharge from the swelling, take her to the hospital to see a pediatric surgeon. Hope this helped you.! |
On 20 dec I had an physical contact with my gf... I flow out my sperm over her body.. bt I think might my penis get touched with her vagina...after 20 hrs she took unwanted 72 ... n on 24 dec she had bleeding n today, 5 jan.. she has bleeding again.... is their any chances to get her pregnant. ...????? Plssss ... tel me.. | If she took the pills within 72 hours of the event that you described, it is very unlikely that she is pregnant, especially since you did not ejaculate inside her vagina. It is not uncommon for the morning after pill to cause irregular periods for that cycle until things become normal again, and that is probably why she is having the unusual period. Her cycles will probably become normal again within the next few weeks, if they don't she should call her doctor. |
This morning right after getting out of bed I reached down to pick up my 2 year old granddaughter. When I did i felt a sudden excruciating pain in the middle to lower part of my back. Tried ibuprofen but no help. I dont normally get pain in this area, usually mostly in the lower back. If I bend my chin forward towards my chest the pain is exasperated tremendously. The pain seems to be all across the mid-lower back, sides ache. Not necessarily down the spine. Did I injure muscles or could I have injured my kidney(s)? | Hi ! Good afternoon and a Happy New Year 2014. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With the history it seems that either you have strained your back muscles and ligaments of spine(sprain) or have developed a PID (Prolapsed intervertebral disc) while lifting your granddaughter. In the first case, some amount of physiotherapy and warm compresses (Short wave diathermy in a physiotherapy dept) along with some anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. However, in the second case (PID), the pain may aggravate without any relief, and you might have to take an orthopedic consultation for the same who may advise you for an MRI of the spine to confirm or exclude the diagnosis of PID. Further management would depend on the report of the MRI. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in planning your treatment. Thanks for using the Chat Doctor forum for your query on health. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
My saliva in the morning is brown at times i m having a difficult time to breathe after waking up. There are also times that slight movements can lad to palpitations. I have already seen 2 doctors for the past 6 months and even got x rayed in a span of 3 months yet they say my lungs have no problem. even ecg says that my heart is ok. could it be asthma? i have a history of asthma when i was a child. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The ECG would normally show any issues related to the rate and rhythm of the heart and can also provide an idea of structural changes to the heart. IF you did not have palpitations at the time of the ECG, it would have been normal. You may want to consider a holder (24 hours ECG). This would be able to check your heart throughout the day. In terms of asthma, pulmonary function testing would be able to determine if this is a possible cause of your symptoms. Your GP should be able to refer you to a pulmonologist who would be able to do this for you. I hope this helps |
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