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I am 48 yrs. old and weigh 126.Had hysterectomy at age 40. Take 1 mg. of estrace. Have been on thyroid med. for about 18 yrs.Also take high blood pressure med. Blood work all comes back good. Heart feels like its beating to fast but when take pulse is ok. Sometimes feels like a big thump or two in my chest and makes me cough then goes away. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having stress and anxiety related symptoms. But since you are hypertensive, we should first rule out heart related diseases for your chest symptoms. So get done ECG and 2d echo first. If both of them are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. At your age of 48 years (premenopausal), stress and anxiety are likely two develop due to hormonal imbalance. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My daughter 4months old is on antibiotic eye drops due to discharge from her eye & waking up with them sealed. Been on them for 3.5 days. It now looks like a red ring is starting to form around the her eye, like the skin. Starts on the upper cheek & starts to curve up the corner of her eye. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Eye and skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
hi,my 9+ months baby boy is feeling cough and not eating or drinking milk.he is also suffering from fever.i took him to the doctor he periscribed medinice crocine,metaphor and white liquid medicine.but still he is suffering from fever or may be theeting issue.please suggest what to do? thx and rgds,Suman | Welcome to the ChatDoctorIt seems that your child is suffering from a viral illness. These are quite common in this age group because of tendency to take anything into mouth associated with teething. Don't worry they are usually self limiting. Take the following measures to help him |
Im a 16 year old girl with Mitochondrial Disease/dysfunction and was hoping for an answer to my peculiar case. Everyday, I constantly deal with muscle fatigue and pain along with migraines.. but now a few new symptoms arose. They include high heart rate (130 resting), anxiety (currently being treated), and a sharp pain within the left arm pit. Weve visited the cardiologist (more than once) with multiple EKG, echocardiograms, and 24 hour halter monitors.. but every doctor is stumped. Now Ive come here hoping for an answer. Do you think any of you will be able to help? | Hello, Your clinical situation and past medical history, it is important performing further tests to investigate your heart. In this regard, I would recommend performing a cardiac MRI. If this test results normal, you should consider anxiety as a possible cause underlying your complaints. It is also necessary checking vitamin D, vitamin B12 and blood electrolytes, coupled with thyroid hormone levels. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
My son is 11 years old..nd he is having vomiting and loose motion from past three days..he doesnt like to eat anything..he is completely on mother feed..he just got a drip of fluids..but I dont knw why he is having cramps?he is given antibioticAnswer me on YYYY@YYYY | Hellos the baby is completely on mothers feed I assume either his age is 11 days/ weeks. The most common cause of loose motion in this age is due to viral infection. The main aim of management is to give adequate amount of fluids to avoid deny Chat Doctor. Antibiotic is needed only when there are other signs of infection(like pneumonia/meningitis) or stool is mixed with blood or mucus. If vomiting is persistent and oral acceptance is poor I would suggest you to consult a physician immediately. Regards |
I m 65yrold female. Exercise frequently;speed walk, hike, vegetarian. Lately tired all the time, nauseous a lot, yet somewhat hungry and getting increasingly more and more irritable and lessening patience. Sudden outburst of anger. History of depression . Take numerous vitamin supplements and 100mg of wellbrutrin daily. Thinking of increasing dosage when see psychiatrist for next appnt. But mostly concerned about tiredness and nausea . | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. From the description that you have given it appears that you are having a recurrence of depression. Your complaints of nausea and tiredness can be a part of your depressive symptoms. Although you are already on 100 mg of Wellbutrin, you still can have a recurrence. Your psychiatrist may like to change your antidepressant and also add mood stabilizer as you are having a recurrent depressive disorder. Also in old age it is advisable to get your electrolytes and thyroid hormone levels checked. Besides consider starting sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy with your psychiatrist. Lastly good diet and regular exercise go along way in maintaining your health. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
My implanon was inserted October 2010. It expired October 2013. It hasnt been taken out. I havent had a period since January 2014. I had sex February 14, 2014. Period still hasnt come. Juat started having lower abdominal cramps March 6, 2014. Does an expired Implanon delay your period? | Hello and thanks for choosing Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. Implant if kept UN removed may delay periods or cause irregular periods as small amount of hormones may be released from it for a few more days to months. However, these are not effective in preventing pregnancy. So if you have not used any other contraceptive there is a likelihood of pregnancy. If you were in my clinic, I would first get a pregnancy test done to rule out pregnancy before attributing the delay to implant. Hope this was helpful. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Have a good day. ChatDoctor BagdeConsultant Obstetrics and Gynecology |
hello Dr. I m 38 years old married man, have 1 baby aged 7 years old, we are planning for our 2nd baby since 3-4 years, but still not success. we have consultant with lady Dr. regarding my wife health but Dr. was satisfied for her health. then i have consult with Dr. for my health. Dr. suggested for my semen analysis, i have done my analysis the report found 15 million total counts, then Dr. prescribed me for Lycored fort Cap. Kindly suggest me is that posible for our next baby. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As far as your semen analysis is concern 15 million total count is very low. First I would like to advise ultrasound color Doppler of scrotum to rule out varicocele, testes vascularity. Medicine prescribed by doctor is supportive and can help in sperm count, but you have to wait for at least 3 months. So continue medicine, do ultrasound. If fail to get increase in count then also your wife can conceive with GUI intrauterine insemination and with other methods. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to answer your further queries. Take care. |
i went to affordable dentures today to have my teeth fixed they did a great job but im so tired and these partial hurts me bad , they did the same day extraction and pu in a partial plate. i toook it out and it is still unberrible... they said for me to sleep in then and . the pain meds are not working please please tell me what to do ? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Yes, it can be a painful issue. The plate they put should ideally be not removed as it may not fit in again due to the changes which will occur in your oral cavity after the teeth extraction. I would advise to continue the pain medication (ibuprofen if you are not allergic). If the pain is not reducing you can report back to your dentist as he may add something to your prescribed medication. Do saline gargling. Thanks and regards. |
HAi Sir, I am diagnised with a Fatty Liver while Undergoing Ultrasound Abdomen and the doctor suggested for no alcohol , less oil and walking and prescribed the drug Udiliv 300 for 2* 5 days. There is no suggestion for LFT also. I drink almost daily for 4 drinks a day. Pls tell me my liver situation now and suggestions to follow from now. | Hello Fatty liver is a reversible condition and most commonly it is due to obesity and sedentary life. It is also related to alcohol intake etc. In your case, it may be due to alcohol intake, so you should avoid it completely. I suggest investigations like routine hologram, Random blood sugar(RBS), Liver function test(LFT), Lipid profile, Renal function test(RFT) to my patients. You may need some more medicines after full investigations. It may take 8-10 months to reverse the findings. Empirically you have been prescribed right medicines like Ad\u00edlio. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. You are rightly advised to take less oil and regular walking. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Dear Sir, My dad is 63 yrs old and from past 15-20 days he lost weight of about 4-5 kgs and facing problems like indigetion and not feeling hungry, tigedness. consulting doctor suggested to get admitted to hospital and sucpecting a Stomach Cancer. my worrey is the doctor also told like there is no cure for this and usally hospitals will do some surgery just for the money sacke.. i am really worried please help me suggesting good hospital for this desise and also is there any hop that my dad will recover | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your father may have stomach cancer. Treatment depends on type and stage of cancer. In early stage surgery will be helpful. In later stage surgery will not helpful and treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This treatment is obviously very costly. You can go to government hospital where this treatment is done freely. In late stage prognosis is very poor. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi i m bakht i m doing DPT the problem is that my father is sufering from posterior osteophyte complex at c6 /c7 can you tel what is this osteophyte complex n what its treatment? in his MRI report degentrative changes in vertebrae and disc is also found n at the levet of c5/c6 there is board base posterior disc protrusion n spondylitic ridging can u guide about this all that basicaly what is that n what i do ? i have no money ri8 now | Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. The osteophytes are quite common findings in the MRI and generally cause pain in the neck and treated witChatDoctormon NSAIDs. They become problematic if they compress the spinal cord, which can be clearly seen in the MRI. In that case they need surgery to prevent worsening of the situation. Otherwise, they are not problematic Hope this helps. Please feel free using MHC again |
I have self diagnosed myself with obsessive-impulsive behavior. I feel the need to constantly act on my impulses and enjoy life to the fullest sometimes at the detriment to my health, finances or relationships. Is this a known mental disorder? I couldnt find any research on this topic.Also my son wants to know why farts are smelly.In all seriousness. thank you for your time and thought in this matter(s). .j. and .q. | Hello, self diagnosing diseases n disorders is not at all suggested for any person even the doctor himself. BCO if doctors do the same they diagnose themselves did lot of syn Chat Doctor. For us our symptoms might be big but not to name it as a disease or disorder. So please consult a psychiatrist and take proper advice. Good luck. And coming to your sons question, farts are made up of gases released from digestion of food and by microbes of intestine. They are waste by products formed from fermentation and other processes. So they are malodorous. |
i recently had a blood test because i was having a lot of pain whicChatDoctores and goes i have a crush fracture of t9 blood tests are generally ok, except for the eloctrophoresis which shows a discrete band consistent with plasma cell dyscrasia such as myeloma or mgus | Your electrophoresis reports says that it is consistent with plasma cell ascariasis. However not specified that it is myeloma or Gus. You need further investigation to confirm that what the disease you have. It depends on your monoclonal IG levels and your symptoms. Go for Monoclonal IG levels, bone marrow study, x-ray skull also needed. Also scan you have any lytic lesion AOR not. What is creatinine level and albumin level is also important. But one thing is sure you need further investigation for plasma cell ascariasis. Go for that and take treatment accordingly. |
My daughter has a stiff neck and an itchy, blotchy rash on her legs, lower back, upper arms and cheeks. These symptoms appeared over the weekend and have gotten progressively worse. She does not have a fever, but had the chills briefly on Sunday. She also did not get much sleep last night. | Hi, This is probably a viral rash. If she is otherwise fine and taking feeds as usual, you can give paracetamol three times a day (to relieve stiff neck, chills and fever if any) after food. Itching can be relieved with antihistamine like levocetirizine and calamine lotion to be applied over rash. I could not mention the dose of Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello. I was diagnosed worth a small syrinx without chiari in my neck at C6 through C7 right where all my pain is. Before the mri I suffered from numbing my right arm and hand and severe headaches at the base of my skull, also of course neck pain. It only got worse despite therapy. Ten months later my doctor still insist it s my muscle. Does it take longer than ten months for a muscle to heal? And does the pain often get worse? My doctor is not a specialist with syringomyelia as few only are. He is also 86 y.o. I m concerned I m being treated incorrectly. Thank you. | HI, Small spring in the neck is managed conservatively and with serial MRI. In your case pain has increased, so I advise you to repeat MRI of brain and whole spine screening to see the cause and increase in size of spring. Treatment will be decided on MRI reports. Surgery is not always recommended for syringomyelia patients. For many patients, the main treatment is analgesia. Medications to combat any neuropathic pain symptoms such as shooting and stabbing pains (e.g. gabapentin or pregabalin) would be first-line choices. Thanks |
hi im a 51 yr old female i have been suffering from quite severe leg pain from ankle to thigh for quite sometime but worst part is my calf its stiff tight and i get really bad cramp its gettin sorer when i put weight on my leg and keeps me awake at night can you help | Dear patient, I read your question carefully, and I do understand your concern. I think you are experiencing a Sciatica nerve pain crises. This is an inflammation of sciatica nerve that innervates hips and leg when the nerve root is compressed. This condition is common for persons more than 40 years old, for people who have had physical heavy jobs during life, but this is not a condition. The pain may alleviate, but it is a chronic disease so all that can be done is to keep it in control. I do suggest heat or ice treatment. Choose either one, it depends on you. Repeat every 20 minutes patches with ices or hot water bags to the place where you feel the pain. Acupuncture and massage also helps. If the pain is very, very strong, steroids injections are considered, but these are done in the hospital.Meanwhile you can substitute paracetamol with ibuprofen 600 mg. Take it 3 times a day after meal, and some muscle relaxants which you can buy to your Chat Doctor. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Feel free to write me any time, All the best, |
hi,i and my girlfriend indulged in unprotected sex about 54 hours back. We did not complete the intercourse, neither did i achieve my climax. We want to know if there are any chances of her getting pregnant. Kindly suggest us something we do not wish to have a baby so soon. | Hi, Pregnancy can occur if even a Chat Doctor. Studies say that even if semen falls on the thigh or genitals, sperms can swim up towards uterus. As its 54 hrs, have an emergency contraceptive pill. Earlier the better. Prevention is better than such unprotected sex. Condom has failure chances. Oral Contraceptive pills is good options & doesn't interfere in the sexual act & will avoid all the anxiety after unprotected sex. You can meet a gynecologist for further advise of future contraception based on your girlfriends periods the best |
I have been diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety along with minor OCD . I am on anti-depressants and they work ok, however things always get worse after I masterbate. Whenever I ejaculate, I always notice a great increase in my anxiety and in my depression. And the increase usually lasts a couple of day before I get back to normal. I see a therapist but have been too embarrased to ask. How is my ejaculating making things worse, I have often wondered if I have a chemical or hormonal imbalance.. | During ejaculation sympathetic system is active. It is a normal process which happens to everybody. It is the same system which makes you run when you see a snake or when a dog is chasing you. So your heart beat increases and your breathing also becomes faster. Palpitations are a normal reaction during the climax of the sexual cycle (during ejaculation). When you worry about the palpitations then the anxiety increases. (That is because palpitations are a sign of anxiety, and you are anxious about the anxiety itself). You end-up in an endless loop of increasing anxiety and palpitations. So next time you get palpitations, just tell yourself, \"This is a normal reaction\" and observe the heart beat closely - you will find that it immediately slows down. |
Blood test showing my hemoglobin at 6.8, Hematocrit @ 34.4, HB 17.6 and HB Corp 19.8. Urine show no infection but erythrocytes 1-3 and blood 80 mg/dL (I live in Mexico so not sure of translation) I m being treated by pain specialist for fibromyalgia but not much is working he prescribed meloxicam last week with good results | Hello, If your hemoglobin is 6.8 then this is the major culprit. Such low hemoglobin may lead to generalized body pains, irritability, loss of interest in work etc. I shall advise you to first have complete blood work out with a gastroenterologist consultation to rule the reason for low hemoglobin. Your physician is right person who can decide for oral formulation or blood transfusion. Till then, I shall advise you take diet full of green leafy vegetables. You should also take a multivitamin preparation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
according from the result of my ct scan , they found out that i have a small left midpole renal cortical cyst . I went to my doctor and he said that there is nothing to do with it. all i have to do is to monitor it every 6 months through repeating ultrasound . is there any way to prevent it to go larger? what should i do? Thank you. From | Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at Chat Doctor ! It is not worrisome. There is no cure for it. Most are benign cysts (fluid filled cavities) and are harmless. Ocassional one may grow and harbor cancerous growth. Hence, monitoring for increasing size is needed. Uncommonly it may get infected. So you have nothing to do except following it regularly and seek early attention if any abdominal pain, fever which has no other origin. I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Thank you and Good luck ! |
I had a cardiac MRI scan today and when they injected the adenosine if felt like I couldn t breathe and I felt faint with ringing in ears, and then felt freezing cold and trembling. I m 55 female wih recently diagnosed high blood pressure and left bundle branch block. I experienced tightness in my chest in April when at rest after a brisk walk on a very warm day.it lasted only a couple of minutes. Was the reaction today to do with an underlying problem or merely shock reaction to the adenosine? | Thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Since you describe your symptoms as occurring at the time you got an adenosine injection, it does seem that what you felt was a mild side effect of the medication. Adenosine has a tendency to cause bronchospasm or in other words a spasmodic contraction of your airways. The other symptoms you described may also be due to adenosine. Are you on any particular medications at present? Do you still experience any tightness of the chest like before? Please do get back to me for further clarifications. I believe you have no reason to worry though it would be prudent to inform your cardiologist about your symptoms and hence your doctor will be more cautious in case adenosine is required again. I hope this has put you at ease. Take care. |
I have had a few blackouts and occasionally see stars. I was wanting to see if a previous concussion could cause those. I have been hit in the head by a soccer ball 3 times. 2 of them led to a concussion. The last one happened in September. I was spitting out blood and every time I bent over blood came out too. I was pretty dizzy and nauseous too. | Hi, Dear,thanks for the query. In my opinion, you have to get the CT-Skull / brain tissue, to rule out any SOL-lesions-after last concussion in September. Blood setting on bending more-is a serious complaint needs thorough investigation besides Chest X-ray, which mostly would come normal. Alert-Fast investigation and treatment is advised as its with blood spitting and dizziness/blackouts by consultation-with surgeon / neurosurgeon/ chest-physician, which would fix the problem you have.tanks. Hope you got the lead for treating your issue. Wellcome again. |
I smell something....for the last couple days. No one else does. Not my husband or our kids. It smells like the cat maybe missed the liter box? Its making me nuts. Then today I started thinking maybe theres something wrong. I dont have a sinus infection. Im not sick. Im cleaned and showered for Petes sake. This is driving me crazy. The smell is constant. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. You have an olfactory hallucination and the first suspicion that one should get on having these hallucinations are1. Local nasal pathology2. Space occupying lesion in the brain. You first have to get examined from a ENT surgeon to see if there is any local nasal pathology leading to this kind of symptoms. If it is normal then you should go ahead with CT scan brain to identify any SOL in the brain compressing in the olfactory pathway leading to the bad smell. The last possibility is a psychiatric illness causing bad smell. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get good feedback. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
I am being followed for a thyroid nodule with not treatment yet, but have been having skin changes. I started with thick dry callouses on my feet, now I have dry fingertips that crack and bleed at times and now have developed psoriasis on my left elbow...are these skin changes associated with hypothyroidism? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Psoriasis is not related to hypothyroidism. However, hypothyroidism could cause severe Chat Doctor. The callosities which you are having may be related to that. Please treat your thyroid nodule promptly. You could use a soap free cleanser like detail for bathing. Use a moisturizer containing colloidal oatmeal like Aveiro. Apply it immediately after bath and repeat it often. Hope this helps you. Take care. |
My brother fell off his bike about 2 wks ago and has a hematoma (according to doctor). It is the size of a softball and does not seem to be going away. The bruises are gone but not the lump. Is this something to be worried about? He is 53 yrs old and in good health otherwise. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. Nothing is to be done for a hematoma as it resorts spontaneously. At the most you can take enzyme preparations containing trypsin, chymotrypsin. Like choral forte with your doctors' opinion. These enzymes help in faster resorption of the hematoma. Be watchful whether this hematoma gets infected or not... as fever will be there if it gets infected. Consult your doctor for antibiotics in such situation & if pus is formed, Chat Doctor. Hope this helps. Wish you faster recovery. Thanks. Regards. |
I am 70 years old sexually inactive but have a growing concern about some symptoms I can not get answers for, I have used a stimulator but nothing else, I have some discolorations in different parts of my body and was told I had a parasite attatch its self , I had a colonscopy and a round of what they called the strongest anti biotic availiable, I am still having some pains in my lower abdominal area, I was told I had a disentary problem , so what do I do about that?? no one seems to want to talk about it so I remain sick and no one seems to care , what do you suggest I do ??? | Helloi can understand your concerns but i m afraid that you have not provided the full details of your ailments' history which would help in reaching a precise diagnosis and thus a remedial treatment ----so kindly provide the following details----(1) since when you started developing these episodes of pains ???(2) what was the frequency of appearance of your painful episodes ??? For example-- many times a day n every day or occasional episode in a single day or occasional episodes in many days ???(3) was pain the only issue, or it was associated with other features like nausea/vomiting/cramps in abdominal area/loose stools/constipation ???(4) was the pain associated only with certain specific types of foods like spicy/oily/milk products etc. ????(5) did u underwent any other test apart from colonoscopy like ultrasound / stool culture / blood tests etc. ???? If yes which ones and what was the report of those tests ????(6) only visual colonoscopy was performed or colonoscopies guided BIOPSY was also performed ???? Was was the report of colonoscopy ????(7) if any than what all treatment / medicines you have taken till now and what's the response of those Chat Doctor. ....regards n take care sir..... |
Hi. Good morning. My husband was diagnosed with tb adenitis.He is on his fourth month of treatment of multidrug. some of His swollen lympnodes in the neck erupted and now healed. What is the percentage of recovery from this kind of sickness? Has no fever, more appetite, gaining weight already. | Hi there. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. It appears that your husband is improving from TB lymphadenitis. As it is a type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis you should keep in mind that treatment needs to be continued for prolong period. Several study data suggest that if treatment regimen is strictly followed than the success rate will be around 75-80% in EPT. You should be visiting your treating physician regularly and ensure that |
hi. someone i know had under gone 2 major surgeries because of a hemorrhage on the skull . he is a heart patient and takes morphine . for the surgery the doctors had to stop morphine. the 2 surgeries were successful but there were 2 clots. the clots are not disappearing and he is too weak to perform a surgery to remove the clots. the clots are currently in the neck as shown by scans taken 2 days ago. the patient is currently paralyzed according to doctors. they want to air lift the patient to london and give him therapy to eradicate the clots. what else can be done to get the patient back to a stable condition? thanks | Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, we need some clarifications and little more data for us to give a good second opinion. Why is morphine used for this heart patient? Morphine is not indicated in any heart patient. Some heart patients may require warfarin to keep the blood thin and prevent clotting. Do you mean warfarin or morphine? Second, we need to see the scan reports of brain and neck. If possible, please upload them. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Hi my name is SAFARI I have a problem that I never get an answer.Some time I can not see things in totality due to the eyes problem. at that time I cant read something or see thing properly and this take about 1 hour and this is followed by headache, and nausea. What am I suffering from. and I live with this about 20 years. | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry too much. I sincerely thin you are having panic disorder. Panic disorders are usually associated with underlying anxiety disorder. Anxiety is fear of a future event which may or may not happen. Stress and depression may also cause panic disorder. Proper assessment is required to have proper diagnosis and treatment. Please consult a psychologist for psychometric assessment and advise on further treatment methodology. If you need more of my help in this regard, please post a direct query on this portal. I am happy to help you. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have b12 deficiency (pernisious anemia) will i get better, i feel unwell most of the time even though i have the injections every month. My iron level seems to go down too and that makes me feel tierd. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Pernicious anemia is due to intrinsic factor deficiency and is an autoimmune disease and will require It B12 injections.2. Iron deficiency is due to reduced intake and possible reduced acidity due to gastric atrophy. Acid helps in increased iron absorption.3. Iron infusion or injections will be more useful. Followup reticulocyte count after 15 days will confirm improvement. This will give overall improvement. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I have been diagnosed with a cyst on either my esophages or my Bronchi (they aren t sure yet). I have had an MRI and a CT scan both with contrast. I am now being told that I need another gated MRI. I am being treated now for stomach ulcers. I cough all the time. What are the chances that they will be able to fix this without major surgery? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Esophageal and or bronchial cyst if symptomatic than should be removed surgically. Surgery is the treatment of choice for such cyst. And it is better to remove this cyst as chances of following complications are high if these cysts are left untreated.1. Infection2. Rupture3. Fistula formation.4. Pressure symptoms on surrounding structures. So better to remove this cyst surgically. |
I have had a little burning feeling in my penis for a few days tonight I noticed when I urinated it seem to have a little blood in it then shortly after I urinated again and something came out that look like a bit of brown snot , not a lot but like say if you blow your nose and just a little came out. | HelloThanks for query. You have acute UTI mostly Cystitis. Please get your routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to. Please take broad spectrum antibiotics like Definite along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to Chat Doctor. To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria. |
I got a tooth exstracted a few days ago, now that some healing has happened i noticed a few areas where bone appears to be sticking out. research tells me the gums will eventually healover them or have them grinded down, but is it ok to just leave it exsposed even if the gums dont heal over or will it cause infection (or worse) to do that? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The socket will be healing in 7-10 days, and it takes around 15 days for the socket to close completely and covered with the gums. If the gums are not covering and the bone is exposed then consult oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it cleaned and irrigated with saline and Betadine. If necessary get the bone reduced and sutures placed. You can take a course of antibiotics when you get this procedure done. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
MY FATHER IN LAW HAS TWO TUBERCLOMAS IN HER BRAIN...ONE IS ON EYE NERVES AND HE LOST HIS BOTH THE EYES - AND ANOTHER ON ANOTHER PORTION OF BRAIN.WE ARE USING ANTI TUBERCLOSES MEDICINE FOR FOUR MONTHS.BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED AND THE LEISION ARE EXPANDING....... WHAT WE HAVE TO DO NOW.........? PLEASE ADVICE. WE ARE CONSULTING NEURO PHYSIAN AND THREE DIFFERENT LABORTARIES DECLARE THAT THESE ARE TUBERCLOMAS. PLEASE ADVICE.........? | Hello, Thanks for the query, I am extremely sorry to note your problem and I do understand your concern and emotions. Let me explain to you that some patients with brain tuberculosis behave in this way despite the fact that their diagnosis and treatment are correct. However, I would like to emphasize that other causes which can cause granuloma in the brain need to be considered in these types of cases so that appropriate treatment can be given to the patient. I am sorry that I do not know your location. I strongly advise you to attend a teaching medical university hospital for a second opinion. Best wishes |
Hi DOctor, I donot have maor heatlh issues but last month i had fever....not knowing the reason.It was 102 and would come n go by itself...I have got all test done staring from typoid to malaria to Montaux...all are neg though i was positive to mantaux...doc did not treat me saying i donot have enuf symptoms to treat any disease....although my ESR is 80...and now i feel a hard lump inside my neck on left side...cant see it out side....Help | Hi, I see you have investigation reports in search of diagnosing fever of ? Origin but except Manitou all are not indicative for anything. In presence of high ESR- 80\u00a0mm/hr with a lump on Left side although more hard to feel are enough to suspect some chronic infection with a focus somewhere but unlikely Manitou responsible for continued fever since you were looking for clue with Manitou test included. Without waiting any additional symptom to manifest, I consider it would help you, and we doctor if you agree to undergo Aspiration Cytology or better still Histopathology of the hard lump you noted and special culture of possible bacterium at least to rule out Tuberculosis. Please also add some info as your present age, occupation, country of stay, any migration, any Chat Doctor. |
hi i ve been experiencing pain approx. one hour after eating anything and everything. i feel hungry but it hurts to eat and i am extremely nauseous, but do not vomit or have diarrhea. the pain is 3 inches above my naval and on the right side. please help | Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. This might be due to |
While I was at jiffy lube today a technician called me to my car to look at something and since they hadn t pulled car up enough my one leg stepped /fell into exposed part of garage floor pit. My one leg dropped fast and hard to the top of my thigh and the back of my thigh hit and rubbed hard on metal edged lip of pit during fall. A large section of back of thigh (size of composition notebook) immediately started to bruise. I have neck and low back pain, as well as ankle pain; but the splotchy warm bruise is very painful and hard and feels swollen and I am concerned because ankle is sore an lower leg feels numbly and tingling; how can I reduce bruise pain? | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. For the bruise - I will advise to apply some ointment for the healing of the same. Using the quick icing technique should assist the healing. Undergoing physical therapy like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy should help reduce the pain and aches. Also, using ultrasound therapy on the edges of the bruise should help the tissues heal faster. The numbness and tingling can be due to pinching of the nerve. For which a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised and then physical therapy. 95% of cases in my clinical practice, respond well to simple medication and physical therapy. I wish you a good health and a speedy recovery. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I ve been having lower back pain for about a little more than a month and I ve been wondering if its something serious so that way I can see my doctor. There s times where my lower back feels warm and even if I bend down it bugs me, I got a massage a week ago but it didn t help I was wondering what you guys might think I have so that way I see my doctor asap so I don t have this problem get worse in the long run. | Hello Luis.as u said your having low back pain since 1mth .and it didn't relieve with massage.firstly just check if u have any history of fall anytime anywhere.and then your work type which requires more of sitting or standing in one posture most of the time .or if you do u travel more on two-wheeler.because all these might lead to LBA due to muscle strain.you need to take rest for at least 3 was for this with medication of analgesics .it might also b due to any disc prolapse due to any injury, which can b diagnosed with x-ray by an orthopaedician doc.don't get any massage but bear take analgesics and give rest to ourself.it also happens with age due to wearing of bone density which often requires calcium and it d supplements.so first I suggest u to get your x-ray done and then do accordingly as your doc suggests.nothing grave to worry ,u need to give rest to you back for some period.take care. |
I had a cold about 2 months ago and was left with a cough. It got better then worse again after a few weeks. Now, after 8 weeks I am still coughing, even after 2 rounds of antibiotics. My cough is worse when I talk, sing or eat, but goes away if I am quiet or asleep. | Hello, you haunt mentioned some important things in your history. How old are you?what are the other symptoms except redness? Does it itch, painful, tender and oozing?do you have fever? Do you have a purulent urethral discharge? Have you had sexual intercourse recently? How long have you been treated for this? If you are having any of the bacterial or yeast infections you would have itching, sometimes pain and tenderness. Depending on the severity of the infection not only topical antibiotics and antifungals you may have to take oral antibiotics or antifungals also. So make sure with your doctor whether you are given Chat Doctor. Also make sure your sexual partner is also treated for the infection. Otherwise you would get reinfection. Allergies or eczema of the penis usually cause itching. So change you soap to a pH treated perfumed soap. If you are using condoms latex allergy also has to be considered. If you are having red penile head only with milder other symptoms I'm thinking of psoriasis also. For that steroidal topical cream is better. Last a not the least penile cancer also has to be excluded. If you could come up with other associated symptoms it is easier to come to a diagnosis. Thank you. |
My mother is currently on tegratol and epitec 50mg for biopolar. We always thought that she suffered from depression, but now the docter say she is biopolar. She is on the meds for almost 6 months now. I am very very worried about her. She is very aggressive - towards life and people around her. There is always something wrong - backpain or headache. I dont always know if she is telling the truth. Since she started with the new meds she had vertigo twice! She is very moody - she can cry, be angry, be rude - all in 30 minutes. The bottomline is that she is MUCH worse than before. I really want to help her, I am desperate! She is mean towards everyone!! So I dont know if I must consult her psychiatrist? She doesnt listen and I think that would make her very mad, but what can I do to help? | Hi, I went through the available patient history. It's possible for a patient of depressive disorder to develop Bipolar disorder. The risk persists throughout the course of the illness. Here apart from suffering from depressive symptoms the patient can episodically have symptoms like increased activity, talkativeness, elevated or irritable mood, aggression, extreme moodiness etc. That is what your mother is likely going through right now. The right medication are mood stabilizers that she is on currently i.e. carbamazepine (regret ?dose) and Aborigine (edited 50). Carbamazepine can cause side effects of dizziness. Your doctor will be able to help out with that. You have not mentioned details of when the Chat Doctor. If she is much worse than she is acutely symptomatic, and she needs to be taken to her psychiatrist before worsening of symptoms. She will get mad about it since she is ill and has no insight into it. You will have to take up that responsibility to take her for treatment. I hope this helps, |
Sir am 24 year old female ... I had lump at anal past 1year and no pain but recently I had blood coming out and there is a lot of pain ... And when I blow my tool the pain is killing me ... Is surgery is necessary.. I don t want to go to surgery ... And wat happens if I had monthly periods which I use cloth as I had lot of bleeding during periods I can t use normal pads ... Is this effect the piles | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have bleeding piles. It causes pain and bleeding. You should avoid constipation. Take plenty of water and green leafy vegetables, for pain relief UPU can use local anesthetic gel like lignin gel. Permanent treatment options is surgery. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My aunt just had a heart valve replacement and was released from the hospital about 2-3 days ago. I found out this evening that she is back in ICU. It s my understanding that her heartbeats that should be @ 100 drops to 50 and that they plan to shock her heart tomorrow! Is this normal procedure? Safe? and what does it all mean is going on? Thank you Bev I apologize, I am not financially able to pay for this service. Thanks anyway | Hi, According to the scenario you are telling I am expecting she has an irregular heart rate called as AF - Atrial Fibrillation which causes decreased cardiac output and is bad for patients especially those having a valve disease. If she does not have a clot in her heart, and it is a new episode, we generally prefer to convert it into normal regular sinus rhythm which is done in two ways - medically or by giving a small intensity of shock. Giving shock is more effective. So I think this is what your doctors must be doing. I expect that was helpful to you and don't worry that shock is given when patient is sedated so she won't feel anything. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi y name is Darrell Carroll I m trying to find some answers to my spouses condition just married June 13, 2014. she has sickle cell disease, but I m afraid that there is much more going on she calls me constantly when I m at work and now I m afraid that I m going to have to find some home based job to care for her and are 3 children her symptoms are constant migraine headaches in the back of her head, behind her ears, eyes hurt, inside ear pain and pressure, face aching, lock jaw, upper shoulder pressure and strain, joints aching, bottom of feet cramping, spasms, throat swollen, slow pulse, dizzy, no energy, hands ache please help. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows |
I have a cyst that I can feel inside my mouth - it s been there about a year - just recently it has enlarged - also are there lymph nodes inside my mouth in my cheek it feels like something swollen on both sides - is this something I should be concerned with? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. Ya you should be concerned. Consult an oral physician and get yourself examined and take some radiographs like OPG to see the extent of the lesion. It can be a articular cyst, periodontal cyst or dangerous cyst. The lymph nodes will be enlarged secondary to the infected cyst. If it comes as cyst then get it removed surgically. I hope my answer will help you. Take care. |
I take exforge for high bp---lately the problem is more low bp.I feel a burning sensation traveling up my neck- usually after eating or in very hot weather. The range of low bp is in the area of 90/60 or 84/60 with a pulse of 90 or higher. Im 64 years old and have asthma . I take symicort and rarely albuterol for those symptoms. | Hello, Firstly, you need to decrease the dose of Exforge Chat Doctor. The likely for burning is gastritis and reflux disease. So you should be spicy, oily food and tablet Pantoprazole or other antacids. Also, you should get one ECG done to look for cause of burning. Besides, one echo to look for heart function. During episodes of low Blood Pressure (BP), you can have salt sugar water or coffee to increase it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have had adominal severe pain like spasms for months I have had a colon test just had bladder checked blood ct scan but still have severe pains i have had a hysterdetomy , do they remove your ovaries? I try to search everything , my urologist said go see a obgyn so i go mon what could that pain be your opinion please | Hi. Thanks for your query. The spasmodic pains in the abdomen after Hysterectomy may be due to the intestinal obstruction, which in turn can be due to stricture, adhesion or kinking. I would advise you the following |
I have neck problems, tried chiropractor, but made it worse. Had scoliosis and my neck is very tender. I sleep with a scarf wrapped around my tender neck and my head on a gel pillow. I tried foam but it did not help. I tried a bean pillow but did not help. What do you suggest? | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain.Also, there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give you relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I m having severe pain in the left side of my face, mostly in the jaw, teeth, and temple. I started having extreme sensitivity in my front teeth and went to the dentist, but since then the pain has grown and gotten worse. I can t eat, and the pain comes on without warning and has become more frequent. | Hello pt. The problem you are facing is because of the tooth infection. And tooth infection may be caused by the several types. You are not mention properly. If you have dental caries or any please visit your dentist. First aid for toothache handle the pain while you wait to see the dentist, take etorica120 or paracetamol. Also, avoid very hot and cold foods and Chat Doctor. If any queries are there reply me back. |
hi sir, my age is 18, male, i have got cough with white mucus for the last 4 months . i got the blood test -the report said that i have allergic cough. i have taken many antibiotics . the cough stops but then again it starts . please help me to cope out of this situation | Welcome to Chat Doctor See here, Allergic cough does not cure with antibiotics. You need to keep away from allergens like pollen, dust, pollution. Use handkerchief in these situations to avoid exposure. You need to stop smoking if you do. Get an X-ray chest as well and PFT to rule out Asthma. Get blood tests done for hemoglobin and blood counts to confirm eosinophilic. Also, you need to be on antihistamines for relief. You may require different medicines like LT antagonists and/or steroid inhalers for preventing attack as well. Please do consult with an ENT Doctor who will be in the best position to help you after thorough checkup. |
Went in to urgent care yesterday with severe back pain...bladder infection, sent me for ct scan found kidney and gallstones, very anemic and iron deficient (26) Also found spot on my lung that they want to watch for three months and are sending me for colonoscopy I am a 52 year old female What do you think? | Hi there. These problems need to be treated by a multidisciplinary team like Cardiothoracic surgeon and Oncologist for the spot in the lung, Internist for the Anemia, Hepatobiliary surgeon for the gallstones and Urologist for the Kidney stones for a proper approach to the best management. Chat Doctor. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Take iron supplements. Usually Anemia and spot in the lung can be suspicious for cancer and needs to be ruled out by your Oncologist. |
hi, i have a nephew of 12yrs who has typhoid and was seen through blood test and was given antibiotics and other medicines to use ,now its 8 days since under treatment. pls help if there is any homeremedies for nausea, vomiting and severe headache coz cant concentrate with studies. | Hi... I understand your concern. For headache and fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For nausea - Tablet Ondansetron 4\u00a0mg thrice a day 30 minutes before food. But Ondansetron is a prescription medicine, and you will need one for it. Regards - |
Hi, Im a 34 year old male...Ive got a slight burning sensation in my left chest...it comes usually between 9 and 11 am and could be there all day...what could be the problem...I noticed it comes when Im drinking water, about 60-75 cl between 8am and 12noon...pls what could be wrong with me | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Burning sensations in chest is most commonly due to hyperacidity. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in burning sensations. 1. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach in the morning.2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks |
hi,myself ashish ranjan and suffering since 5 yrs with internal male organ problems due to red patches present in inner portion of penis along with slightly burning in that particular time due to which i didnt take intrest with my partner for having relation.i have gone through several check ups like-uroflometry,simens test,ultra sound and many others but didnt find any problems in any report.Then afterward i have been prescribed several antibitoics tablets as well as antibiotics injection with follow uo therapy of antifungak,antiinflammatory creams/gels but for some days i get relief from it but red pathes as well as burning problems didnt get relief totally due to which i started keeping creams of antifungal everytime so that whenever needed i apply on it n get relief for some days.so kindly guide me and prescribed me best medicines so that i get relief from this chronic problem soo for which i will be ever thankful to you. | Hello I appreciate your concern thus could be due to STI, allergic reaction or a manifestation of systemic inflammatory disease since your ultrasound and other reports are normal I would advise you for urine culture and sensitivity test as well as biopsy of the rashes should be worried but not so much it may be due to friction or wearing tight undergarments so if you can update me about your weight and working culture I will be able to guide you better meanwhile maintain good hygiene by washing it with antiseptic solutions change the undergarments and wash and Chat Doctor. |
I have been having terrible pain in my fingers and arm joints. An x ray earlier this week showed my tendon in my finger pulled away from the bone and the bone has splintered at the location. I have not had an injury; i was watching TV the night I felt burning pain. Now I can barely move it and my other finger and my elbow are experiencing similar pain now too. What could this be? | Hi, The commonest cause of sudden pains in small joints are as follows |
My husband had a heart attack 6 days ago (he is 37). He came home yesterday and is now concerned that his blood pressure is too low range 89/55 to 102/65. He feels dizzy. Even prior to the heart attack and during he never had elevated blood pressure. Now he is taking multiple medications. Is the pressure too low? | Hi! With regard to your question, the blood pressure after a heart attack is normal to be a little lower than before. Some of the medications that he takes lead to decreased blood pressure. Values of blood pressure that you refer are the minimum acceptable. However, I would recommend that your husband be careful when he wakes up from bed or a laying position, he should do it slowly. I wish your husband gets better soon! All the best and thank you for using Chat Doctor ! |
Hello sir,my father from last 2 years suffering situation which we can not understand his problem is like, they thing some peoples are always roaming around them to track him and because of this they scared to go outside .they left their work from 1 and 1/2 year ,I want to recover my father from this situation.so, please tell me what is it and which type of treatment i should give them. | HelloYour father is suffering from auspiciousness...he has delusions that people are after him to harm him. This is the most common form of spaciousness seen in daily clinical practice. It is strange and annoying that such a case is not understood and treated for is long despite increasing awareness amongst educated families. I usually give risperidone 1\u00a0mg at night in the beginning and later may need to increase to 4-6\u00a0mg. This sometimes gives sedation for initial few days, but it gets better within few days. Hope the reply is useful for you. Please take steps towards his treatment, it will be best to take him to a psychiatrist in person. Also get his blood test done. He will surely improve with right treatment. Good luck. |
Some rash started in March of this year and has discolored my skin. I ve seen my regular doctor and a dermatologist but there s no definitive answer. Just some form of dermatitis. No fungus according to the test.And I would get this feeling of heat and almost fainting but I don t faint. I look in the mirror if my face turns red but it doesn t. The feeling lingers for a couple of minutes and I earnestly pray that I do not faint and I don t.I m thinking they re related. I didn t have the feeling of heat and faint until these rashes started. | Hi, Regarding your concern, you should know that your symptoms could be related to seizures. The rash does not seem to be related to this issue. Anyway, an autoimmune disorder could cause skin discoloration and seizures. That is why I would recommend performing some tests |
I smashed my finger in the car door, its obviously bruised, but there isnt excessive bleeding under the nail. The slam broke the skin and may have broken the nail right under the cuticle, but I cant tell at this point. What is the best way to care for it at home? | **1. Since history if trauma/injury is there thus other causes [fungal infection, chemical, skin condition] can be safely excluded.2. If nail is broken from cuticle it will not reattach, you have to remove or trim it, and will take 6-10 months to re grow, since bruising is there thus home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. . Keep the area Chat Doctor. Increase intake of biotin and use an application of moisturizer.PS. Biotin is helpful in making nails somewhat strong and thick |
Dear doctor, am the sixth child for my parents..my 3rd sister and myself has yellow teeth..yellow teeth means not slightly yellow..thick dark yellow..when i asked to my parents they told when the teeth started to grow as an infant itself started to grow as yellow for my sister and for me it was in white in color only but well the milk teeth fell and permanent teeth started to grow at that time it started to grow as yellow (pure yellow in color) now am 36 years of age..when i asked doctors some of them told it was calcium deficiency..now already it is too late..is there any way to rectify doctor | Helloi have gone through your query.discoloration of teeth can be due to various reasons.in your case the antibiotics tetracycline and doxycycline are known to discolor teeth when given to child Chat Doctor. Mouth rinses and washes containing chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride can also stain teeth. As you age, the outer layer of enamel on your teeth gets worn away revealing the natural yellow color of dentin. Excessive fluoride either from environmental sources (naturally high fluoride levels in water) can also discolor the teeth. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to yellowness of teeth. But you don't have to worry. You can go for certain procedures to fix this problem |
Hello I would just like to know if eating bags of ice cubes are bad for you? I am 38 weeks pregnant and for about 12 weeks now all Ive wanted is ice cubes. I would like to know also if they are not bad for you then why do they make you pee constantly? Or will that be the baby on my bladder? | Hi, Thanks for asking. Eating ice cubes in pregnancy is considered as SRT of compulsive desire of eating ... it hardly affects nutrition of the mother to be. Eating ice cube is known to raise the basal metabolic rate...this may hinder desired rise in maternal bodily changes (like fat reserves . Which in future provide energy while breastfeeding.) So she would need extra nutrition while feeding the baby. Change in maternal metabolic rate does not affect fetal development/weight. Though Chat Doctor. .there are no known changes in maternal or fetal urinary system. Thanks. |
Hi, I am a 26 year old male. For the past 2 years I have suffered from terrible chest pain and left shoulder blade pain. It is not always a sharp pain but is more of a discomfort. I get the feelings of palpitations and also get sore jaw sometimes and sore pains in my left arm. I have been for numerous check ups and tests but everything is coming back normal. My doctor keeps telling me it anxiety which I have been on medication for, for quite some time now. I have also spent a lot of money on therapy. Nothing seems to be getting better. I don t feel stressed at all and I know there is something out of place going on in my body. I have just recently developed a couch which is now making me worry about my lungs( I have had hayfever though so could be why). I feel my symptoms get worse after physical exercise or a hard days work. Could it be that I need to see a chiropractor? Any help would be great? I m worrying myself sick about it. Thanks | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. CT thorax if needed3. PUT (pulmonary function test). Since your cardiac work up is normal, we need to rule out pulmonary causes now. You are also developing cough, this also favors possibility of lung related causes. Chronic infections can cause chest pain and pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). Pleurisy can cause shoulder pain. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out infection. Chronic bronchitis can also cause similar symptoms. So get done PFT to rule out this. If all are normal, then mostly you are having anxiety related symptoms only. So consult pulmonologist and rule out pulmonary causes for your symptoms. |
there are changes related to prior surgical resection in the left side of tongue .An ill-defined enhancing area is noted in the left side of the floor of the mouth and left mylohyoid and left belly of digastric. this could represent post surgical / post radiotherapy change or a residual / recurrent disease. a short term imaging follow up is recommended. | Hello, Thanks for posting your query in Chat Doctor forum. Usually post-surgical area will gradually reverts to normal. Antibiotics can enhance wound healing. The ill-defined area may recover once the overgrowth of flap has got removed. The area has to be irrigated using providing iodine and HY Chat Doctor. Rinse your mouth after every meal. Maintain good oral hygiene.an x-ray of soft tissue examination will help to diagnose any anomaly underlying. Take care. |
good morning I have tingling through out my body, really bad breath, got a red rash on the base of my skull last year and have diagnosis (psoriasis) 1% hydrocortisone cream no good. sometimes feels like my blood is constantly churning, had MRIs, ultra sound, x-rays but still feel ill. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! You should know that your symptoms could be related to chronic inflammation or a metabolic disorder (including chronic anemia, thyroid dysfunction, etc.). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your GP for some other tests |
my father had a cystoscopy as one of the procedures to diagnose Kidney cancer. Since then he is having pain in urinating and passing stools. he urinates but feels like he still needs to urinate but when applies presure , he feel tremendous pain. He also has not been having bowel movements and if tries to exert it causes pain in the urinating area. Can you tell what is going on and what can he do? | Hi and thanks for the query, This might require a keen clinical evaluation. A prostate hypertrophy must be carefully excluded. Enlargement of the prostate could explain very well his pain on urinating and feeling of incomplete emptying of his bladder. The relation between the prostate, bladder and prostate are very close. I suggest a possibility of prostate tumor spreading to the rectum be urgently excluded. A rectosigmoidoscopy, an examination to explore the nature of the rectum and sigmoid colon could be very beneficial. Your doctor after doing an anal examination, prostate ultrasound, prostate Specific antigen (PSA) measurement and a rectosigmoidoscopy should be in position to explain with high degree of certainty the symptoms and propose an appropriate management and follow-up plan. I suggest you consult a Urologist. Thanks and kind regards. Bain LE, MD. |
My father is 85 June 1st and has had some extreme pain in the calf muscles off and on since dec. 2013. He has had some relief thru chiropractic treatment but it continues. he told me today he had some blood tests done?? he has always been very active and worked close to 40 hrs. a week until he was 81. any clues on the cause of his pain? | Since you haven't mentioned the blood test reports or any other medical reports especially concerning his heart, so,he MIGHT be having restless leg syn Chat Doctor. Putting legs in Luke warm water bath with Epsom salt in it and wearing compression bandage will provide some relief. Doing ankle toe movement as much as possible especially when resting, toe raises with hand support will also help to ease pain |
me and my husband are trying to concieve for past 2 years with no success. hsg report says that both my tubes are open and i am not suffering from endometrosis or fibroids . my cycles are regular 29-33 days. My doctor put me on clomid and ChatDoctor last month. my husbands seman analysis report is 78 million sperms, 40 % live and 12 % progressive. what should we do? | Hi Jolly. Thanks for the query. Since you appear not to have any problem with your reproductive system as of now, your husbands sperm appears a bit weak. Normally more than 30% live with motility and 25% should have progressive motility. He needs to eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, stop smoking and Chat Doctor. Also taking tablet Paternal once a day will help. There may be some hormonal disturbance which is the reason you will be on Chat Doctor treatment. This will bring back required reproductive hormones for pregnancy to occur. Closed will increase chances of fertilization and pregnancy as well. Kindly follow up with your Doctor and continue with the treatment. Wishing you good luck and good health. |
I havent felt good the pass week then like 4 days ago i havent even really been able to get out of bed my whole abdomin area is sore achy even a lil in cheast. head hurts but wheni get a this pressure i get in my head is almost unbearable along with dizziness | Abdominal pain is pain that originates between the chest and the pelvis. Abdominal pain can be cramp-like, achy, dull, or sharp. It is often called stomachache. These studies suggest that people who get frequent headaches may be predisposed to gastrointestinal problems. Digestive conditions, such as irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. However, more research is needed to understand these connections. If you experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea with your headaches, talk to your doctor about treatment options. Treating the headache usually relieves gastrointestinal symptoms. |
Hi what is the safest way to delay my period without using the pills. I am diabetic, have three stents in my heart , have high cholesterol.. taking insulin, blood thinner, cholesterol pill, my tube is tied so pregnancy is not my problem and going on a three day trip with my fiancee soon. Is Raspberry tea a safe choice or lemon juice? | Reclothe answer to your question is Neither. Both raspberry and lemon are rich in vitamin C which will induce periods starving the uterus of progesterone, contrary to what you are looking for. However, consumption of vitamin C will induce period only in cases where the period is either due or late and not during just any part of the cycle. There is no \"Safe way\" to delay period without using a pill or without disrupting the normal cycle. Hope this was helpfulWarm Regards Chat Doctor. |
I have been married for 1 year and yet not consummated our marriage. The problem is my husband is afraid of having intercourse. He is suffering from anxiety, erectile dysfunction and mild oligoasthenospermia. We have consulted urologists and sexologist. He has tried with dapoxetine, udzire but erection doesn t last more than 10 sec. He has also 0 appetite for sex. Testosterone levels are low. Just a mention of physical intimacy makes him uncomfortable. Is there any solution to this problem as now i m thinking of moving out of this marriage. | Hello dairy had gone through your question very diligently, and I can understand your concerns could be due to stress or performance anxiety which is very common with some hypersensitive individuals In my opinion He needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist Apart from medicines He may require counselling and behavioral therapy Duloxetine is not recommended Testosterone shot or sildenafil group of Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my wife (25yrs) has stone in her right kidney of 9mm size. This was diagnosed 4 months back by ultrasound. That time she was not experiencing any problem. Doctor told to let it there and suggested some do s & don ts. Yesterday, she had severe pain in her lower right abdomen. Local doctor given some injection to relieve. I wanted to know, what are the options for her kidney removal with minimal surgery. Thanks in advance! | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Q. what are the options for her kidney removal with minimal surgery? Shock wave lithography. It uses sound waves to create strong vibrations (shock waves) that break the stones into tiny pieces that can be passed in your urine. This can cause moderate pain, blood in the urine and discomfort as the stone fragments pass through the urinary tract. If not successful then surgically can remove stone using small instruments inserted through a small incision in your back. Discuss with your doctor for the same. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards |
my father has invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the penus. hes had radiations and chemotherapy, he recently had 2 surgeries one having his penus removed completely and the other one having one tumor removed. they told him theres nothing else to do for him no more treatments. i was wondering what you thought about this | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your fathers situation and problem. Invasive carcinoma of Penis is having the worst prognosis. The doctor had done correct things by giving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, resection of Penis and tumor growth. After these, only palliative treatment is left. Palliative treatment includes pain management, nutritional support and discussion on end of life issues. So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. |
My seven year old daughter is awake full night ,sleeps only at 4 in the morning and then gets up at 6 to go to sleep.When she comes at 2 in the noon then she sleeps at 3 and gets up at 4.30.She is otherwise normal i m very afraid it started from one year back.Pls help we r from mumbai. | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. From the provided information, your child sleeps only 3 to 4 hours in a day. Two hours at night and two afternoon. That is not a healthy practice. You are pointing this happens since one year. I suggest you to consult a child specialist for advise. There could not be anything physically wrong. She must have become habituated with the sleep pattern. You may have to provide her with some positive training. After consulting a child specialist to clear physiological angle, you should get advise from a psychologist for sleep pattern training. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
hi,im trying to conceive from last 4 months.my doc has advised meto take duphaston, pyricontin-f,tonoferon and metformin.but still im not able to get pregnant now my doc has suggest me to take letsi-2.5 mg my question is this medicine will help me to get pregnant.this medicine is safe for me im suffring from PCOD and my hubby siemens test is ok.im wooried about my pregnancy.when i will get pregnant plz help me out. | Hi, I think metro can help you in conceiving. It is given to increase the growth of your follicles and induce ovulation. In pod patients the problem is with ovulation. Thus, metro can help in that. You can track your ovulation by ultrasound or by ovulation detection kits. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks after ovulation. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I have a brother who is currently incarcerated. When I went to visit him today, he told me about a lump on his chest. He also told me that the doctor there was giving him medication but was telling him the wrong name of the medicine. I was just wondering, arent they suppose to do some type of exam on him to determine what it is before they just give him medication for it. The reason I ask this is because he told me that they said it was nothing that they could do. So I was wondering if they were suppose to diagnose him with something before just giving him medication? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The history is a bit inadequate, as you have not described the lump and its location on the chest, however I will try to explain to you the possible causes.2. The most possible cause could be infective etiology, hair follicular infection with collection within - which needs antibiotic in early UN complicated condition, where late and complicated needs excision.3. Other possible cause will be lipomas which needs to monitored unless until symptomatic where excised.4.Finally, bone lesions arise on the chest wall, and hernias. Which need to examine and do needful treatment.5. An ultrasound scan will help in the assessment of the nature of the lump, its source and extensions.6. Suggest to get examined and diagnosed and treated appropriately.7. Probably the doctor would have visually able to make out the type of lump he is dealing so started treatment. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query,anything to ask do not hesitate to ask.http |
I am 54yrs old, and have been diagnosed with costchondritis numerous times since my 20 s. I was a letter carrier, and carried a satchel on my shoulder. I also am on a disability for SI Joint Dysfunction. For the past 3 yrs I get these eruptions of bumps, sometimes scaly on my scalp, and now one on my elbow, sores in my mouth, with EXCESSIVE amounts of mucous in the back of my throat, and a feeling as though the palate is swollen or the back of my throat is swollen. ENT said initially I had swollen tonsils, and prescribed an antiobiotic mouthwash which helped. But it keeps coming back. He sent a scope down my throat, and said everything looked clear. 6 yrs ago, during an endoscopy it was found that I had a yeast infection in my esophogus, and prescribed meds to clear it up. I have severe non rheumatoid arthritis since my 20 s in my hands. I ve had one partial rotator cuff tear , and one now has nerve impingement due to spurs. I am a bone spurrer on my hands, as well. I asked my rheumatologist if it could be psoriatic arthritis , since I ve always had arthritic conditions or ligament issues, and now am getting these skin eruptions. He didn t think so. Well, when the one on my elbow went into a bump and got another recurrence on my scalp I asked to get a biopsy. The biopsy diagnosis is seborrheic keratosis. For over 2 yrs, I ve had monthly (it seems) episodes where I feel as though I can t get air. My oxygen levels are always in the 98% range. A pulmonary function test results | You don't have to use animal proteins as they cause the problems and increases inflamationyour is case of animal protein reaction causing inflammation of system sand hormonal imbalances leading to the problems get blood serum tested for food specific antibodies for these milk wheat egg rice potato nuts and other food you take food causes these problems latest study shows psoriasis is continuous irritation by food when you with Chat Doctor. |
I miss carried for about 2 months and have been spotting and having stomach problems and pains since. My miscarriage was March-May of this year. It turns out I have a fibroid tumor in my uterus. I went to the doctor on Friday and she pressed my stomach and pelvis, it hurt a lot. When I cam home, my stomach was inflammed and puffed out. I ve been sore since. | Hi. The fibroid tumor in uterus does not cause pain at all unless it has hemorrhage in it. SO the reason of your pain can be PID-pelvic inflammatory disease or gastroenteritis or so. I would advise you to get a repeat ultrasonography examination and blood, urine and stool tests. Get started on an antibiotic and supportive treatment. Now-a-days you can get your fibroid removed either by laparoscopy pr laparotomy. Once successful, you can get pregnancy and carry on full term. All the best |
I had a lumbar puncture yesterday, and am suffering from the head and neck pain shortly after I sit up or stand. But, I also have been having diarrhea and upset stomach along with weak and painful shoulder and arms and lower back. Should I ride this out, is this a normal reaction, or should I be heading to the ER for some added help? Is diarrhea a common reaction to a LP? | Hello thanks for asking from ChatDoctorPost lumbar puncture headache is common complication of lumbar puncture. It usually occurs because of loss of CSF pressure and volume during procedure. It is usually associated with neck and sometimes shoulder pain. It is usually last for 2-3 days. Local backache at puncture site is also common finding. In severe cases nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are seen. Best thing to avoid this is to -Take plenty of fluids. -Take complete bed rest for at least 2 days, avoid excess motility.-Tea and coffee help to prevent it.-If still persist then OTC analgesics like paracetamol will help to control. As per my opinion you will find improvement with these measures, if headache increase in severity or persist then visit a doctor. Thanks, hope this helps you. |
II had a entropic pregnancy in sept then dec 20th 2016 I had a hsg test dont now Im nine days late for my period I did a test Monday morning it was negative Im not stress not kissing or gaining weight could the hsg test stop my period from coming on this month | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. HSG test as such does not have any effect on the cessation or delay of the cycle. The delay in getting the periods can be due to some hormonal changes. HSG test just suggests about the patency of the fallopian tubes on X-ray. If you have delayed periods and your pregnancy test is negative, then you can simply wait for the onset of periods or induce the periods with progesterone tablets. Your treating doctor can guide you further about the same. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
Lately I have been stressed and when that happens I break out in eczema. My head has been acting up. It hurts on my right side sometimes or the back. It had pin and needle.feeling a times mostly when I have a strong sudden emotion, like shock, and it hurts when I touch sometimes. And I feel kind sick sometimes. I was wondering if this is stress or anxiety related. | Hi dear. I had gone through your query. I understand your concern. Stress and anxiety will lead to various symptoms it can be physical or psychological. Headache/fatigue/numbness etc. are the symptoms. Try to reduce stress and do pleasurable activities. Exercise and meditation can be useful. Proper sleep and diet can help. It can be treated with benzodiazepine like anxiolytic. Mizoram can n\u00e9 taken as and when required. Do take advise from your treating doctor. Consult psychiatrist and get further assistance. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. Take care. |
I had some blood drawn because I have hepatitis C and it showed and alpha feta protein marker in my blood. I went and had a sonogram of my whole mid-section and everything looked fine. I was also told my Hep C is dormant right now. My Dad and sister also have alpha feta protein markers in their blood and none of us have a tumor or cancer. What is your advice on what that could mean if anything? | Dear Ralph photo protein (AFP) in blood is present in normal persons as well (it has normal upper limit), so, don't worry about AFP detected in blood, as long as its within normal range. As you rightly said that high AFP may be a hint towards liver cancer, for which you have undergone USG/CT abdomen. There may not be any symptoms of HCV if it's not affecting liver. You just have to on regular follow up. So, would affect you to do blood tests liver function tests, complete blood counts-six monthly and USG, AFP, CV RNA (quantitative) once in a year. You would need treatment for HCV, if viral load increases, or it starts affecting liver tests. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Ill be having my remaining 16 teeth removed soon and will switch to dentures. The bottom teeth were small to begin with but now some are worn or broken to the gum line. Do the roots really have to be removed? I should add that I have a history of osteo radio necrosis (sp?) after 2 upper teeth were taken out following head/neck radiation. | Hello, Thanks for your query. If a tooth is fractured down to the gum line and needs to be removed dentists have special ultrathin instruments that can be used like a lever to loosen and remove the remaining root. If the tooth is fractured deep into the bone special Piero instrumentation can gently remove bone around the tooth using ultravibration energy allowing access to push out the remaining piece of tooth. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
morning time i feel tired n thigh pain and fast food is not suit me even after consuming a little wine red spots come over on my stomach n feeling itching ,n m 64 kg 6 fit height so i want to gain some weight plz suggest me gd medicine for above all. | Hello, Fast food is not good for health so use house prepared food. Eat high protein diet, many causes for thigh pain and red spots on abdomen like erythema nodosum or urticaria or eczema etc. Take green leafy vegetables and fruits. Use tablet pantoprazole. Eat soy, eggs, and milk if you're not allergic. Check for thyroid problems and infection may prevent from weight gain. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
My daughter, age 7, has had a fever over 101 since Sunday 2/22. She was diagonsed with pnumonia on 2/24 and started antibiotics right away. Her fever and cough have persisted. I would think 7 days into the RX she would be back to OK...Thoughts on what we should do? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Treatment of pneumonia should be guided according to the causative organism. Since she is still having cough and fever even after 2 days of antibiotics, better to get done sputum culture and sensitivity. Sputum culture will find the causative organism and sensitivity will guide you for antibiotics. So by this we can prevent haphazard use of antibiotics. Because haphazard use can delay the recovery and increase chances of Chat Doctor. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done sputum culture and sensitivity to start appropriate antibiotics. |
hi my son 3 year old, has cloudy urine, and in the past year, when i tip his pee out of the potty if i do not wash the potty out, the remainder goes hard like cement, and i have to scratch it off. then if i let the potty dry its (the pee) hard like brick dust. he has had reoccuring colds this winter and is congested at the moment. drinking water fine. | Hello, This sounds so unusual that I ask you to get another potty made of some other material to collect his pee. Perhaps there is a material that the current potty is made of that is causing this reaction. Cloudy urine can mean an infection. So it would be a good idea to take him to his pediatrician for a physical exam and to have a urine sample examined. Many toddlers can get a lot of colds, especially if they are in daycare or other places with small child Chat Doctor. If he has a good appetite and is growing and developing normally, then as he gets older, his immune system will be able to resist more and more of the viruses that cause colds. When he is at his doctors please make certain your son is given a flu shot, if he has not already had one for this flu season. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hi, I live in Hawaii. We just recently took a twelve day trip to Wyo & Montana where it was very cold and dry. On the last day there I woke up with a rash patch on my lower back, right side. I could feel it, but not see it, my husband said the skin was red & puckered. We had a very long trip back returning home after about 24hrs of flying, driving, and waiting in airports. When I got home I noticed that the rash had spread all over my right leg. The worst spot was behind my knee . a cluster of blisters bright red to purplish in color. They have not spread to any other part of my body, although more spots have appeared on my right leg. I am 52 yrs old, female. The leg in question had been bothering me all through the trip, soreness in the knee and hip area. I was rubbing it a lot on the long flight home trying to work out the soreness. I have been home for about 40 hrs now | Hi, thanks for posting your query. You seem to have developed allergic contact dermatitis. It can be due to anything you came in contact with, may be a plant, or any other thing else. You seem to have been rubbing due to itching. Actually rubbing initiates a scratch itch cycle which increases the itching. So now you may take oral anti histamine like Ben Chat Doctor. You may apply calamine lotion over the rash. If it does not settle or increases and spreads in a day or two you may consult a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helps you. Wish you a speedy recovery. |
Most mornings I wake up and have a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I sushi feel quite tired these mornings, more than usual. Sometimes I will make myself sick to feel better but this is not often. I do not have breakfast in the mornings as I do not feel hungry until about 10am. I am not pregnant either. Any thoughts? | Hi, It seems that you night be having hyper acidity type of pain as in the morning stomach is empty and acid secretion continues. Immediately after getting up take something like milk, biscuits etc. This will dilute acid secretion will give you relief. Many a time due to hypoglycemia developed as there are 8-10 hours passed taking dinner. Take some sugar, tea, fruit juices. Avoid fried and junk food. Ok and take care. |
I am 28 years old and the last 2 nights I have woken up with chest pain/tightness. I took tums when I woke up in the middle of the night thinking maybe it was heartburn, but it didn t really help. I had some tingling in my arms when tossing and turning to fall back asleep. Today I have had pain in my shoulders. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion your symptoms are mostly related to stress and anxiety. But better to rule out cardiac cause first, you have chest tightness and arm pain and numbness. So get done1. ECG2. 2D Echo. If both are normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. It is anxiety related only. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions and discuss your problem s. Try to find out stressor in life and work its solution. |
HELLO --- On July 14th I had a hiatal repair surgery---Some days are good --others not so good--The problem that concerns me --is awakening from sleep with chest discomfort - the need to vomit & I do !!! Seems some food is not digested-- Could this be ??? I am eating small amounts & soft foods-- I do drink carbonated drinks-- I am female 86 years old--Height 5 5 1/4 1 normal maintained weight 142--have lost 10 lbsHave had tests --all with negative results I do have month follow up tomorrow- | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Vomiting and chest discomfort is noted a good sign after hiatus hernia surgery. These symptoms suggest that you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to under correction of hiatus hernia. So on follow-up visit ask your doctor to check this by upper GIs copy. You should also avoid carbonated Chat Doctor. Also take combination of pantoprazole and risperidone twice daily on empty stomach. Go for walking after meals. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My husband was diagnosed with congestive heart failure/distolic, pnemonia, and bronchitis two weeks ago. He is now back in the hospital bcause his pressure wont stabalize. What can be the cause of his pressure 181/86 to stay high even when he is on medications. | Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Some medications used in bronchitis like steroids or bronchodilators may lead to increased BP which may be the cause in your husbands case. I suggest you consult a doctor because this high BP is certainly not advisable to have and some medication alteration and other interventions are required for controlling his BP. |
Hello! I have been a very hard working and intelligent student for so many years until I started Uni in 2011. On getting to Uni, i realised that the level of my intelligence has dropped significantly. I lack confidence, forget very easily (find it very difficult to remember things that happened even very recently) and feel really depressed all the time. I was just surfing the internet when I decided to google loss of intelligence and something came up known as cognitive impairment . I want to believe that is the general term referring to my current situation. I would please like to know if this problem is curable and if yes then how? Thanks! | Hi, I read your query and can understand your distress regarding your condition. From what you have mentioned, it seems that you might be suffering from depressive episode. The symptoms of feeling depressed, lack of confidence and lack of attention and concentration are part of depressive episode. The decline in academic performance can be due to the same reason. Cognitive impairment is a term used to describe impairment in memory, attention, concentration, intelligence judgement, etc. It can be due to multiple reasons. In your case, the problem is depression because of which you are not able to concentrate, which is manifesting as academic decline. Your condition is highly amenable to treatment. I would suggest that you seek a psychiatric consultation. Treatment with anti-depressant medications like sertraline, Escitalopram is safe and effective. In addition, you can also start exercising daily which will help in your condition. Avoid any Chat Doctor. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. |
I have fatigue short of breath leg pain headaches. My labs are tsh 6.60 PTH 47 T4 1.16 B12 484 RF quantative greater then 20, HGB 11 HCT 33.8. Should I be concerned and either be on thyroid and or need transfusion at which time. Also should I be concerned for arthritis | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. No need to worry much for your thyroid report but you should definitely concern about RF report. Your RF report is significantly high. So possibility of rheumatoid arthritis is more. Your symptoms like shortness of breath, leg pain and headache can be seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis. So better to get done CCP antibodies. It is never and more specific diagnostic test for rheumatoid arthritis. If this is positive then you are mostly having Rheumatoid arthritis and may need treatment. |
Hi Doctor,Just wondering im 6 days late on my period which is normally regular. I was using prenatals for 3 month but didnt take it at all this month. I took a pregnancy test last night and it was negative. Me and my husband are ttc and did use the ovulaion period very well. Can i be late due to the prenatals or was it just to early to test.Thanking you | Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. Prenatal medication does not delay a period. Since you had regular intercourse during the ovulation period, your chances of conception are high. I would ask you to repeat the home pregnancy test. Please do it early in the morning using a fresh sample. You can also go for the estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles. Hope this helps. |
Hello Doctor, Thanks in advance for your kindly help. Dr, I had an OPG sterday and the doctor said that my wisdom tooth has been infected on both sides and left side the infection is more., and wants me to remove the wisdom tooth...I am going to get removed it this weekend. Now my doubt is, my left hand and left leg feel very numb (I do have chills and sweats on my left side) and i do have pain in my left hand... Please any one let me know whether tooth infection can cause numbness and pain in the hand... Thanks and regards, | If your dental infection is long-standing, and you don't take care of it, it may show generalized symptoms like fever, fatigue, head-ache etc. But before this happen, you suffer from local complications like extreme jaw pain, difficulty in opening mouth, swelling of cheeks/neck, and sometimes there can be difficulty in breathing and swallowing also. If you suffer from any of the above symptoms than your pain in hand and legs can be due to your dental infection. Extraction is not the only treatment of infected wisdom teeth. If your wisdom teeth are impacted + infected than extraction is the only treatment option. But if they are not impacted, and can be saved, go for root canal treatment. Ask your dentist to interpret OPG to you, and then you decide. |
i hv done my pyloplasty three years back afterthat my pus cell increased and now it range 50 to 60.i dont hv any problems right now but what i want to know is there any thing to worry or anything serious. my doctor suggested for again IVU to see the function and creatine test.pls suggest me | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Yes an ICU would be good, or if you have a nuclear medicine facility in your area a diuretic renal scan with GFR would tell us the patency of the pyeloplasty site and remaining function of both kidneys. I would also suggest a urine culture to be sure you currently don't have infection that may also affect kidney function. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at |
I woke up with a slight tickle in my throat and it has been getting progressively worse. Now Ive got scratchy pain in my chest behind the sternum, and a sore throat, though I can still speak. What sort of over-the-counter medicine would you suggest for tonight? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is more likely. So take Cold total or minaret tablet. Bothering these are available OTC (over the counter). Along with medicine, also Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
OK I have a 1cm hemangiolipoma in my right kidney (USN due in a month) I have what appears to be a small (2 cm?) blister like lipoma on my back. I had a frined take a picture of it beacuse I can t get a good look in the mirror. I am an RN and did some research and know that these lipomas can also show up in the brain and lungs so why not the skin? Isn t one question free? | Hi, Angiomyolipomas of kidneys are known to be associated with an entity called Tuberous sclerosis which can manifest with skin lesions. These are usually seen as crops on face and the angiomyolipomas also are seen in both the kidneys in such patients. Without actually having had a look at the lesion on your back it will be difficult to predict what it could be, but it does not sound like a tuberous sclerosis lesion at present. You're being an RN makes it easy for you to understand medical literature, and thus if at next USG, your doctor picks up an enlargement of the angiomyolipoma or if there are fresh ones, you should be concerned and discus with your urologist as to the next step. If there is no growth of the lesion, and it is less than 2\u00a0cm, I suggest you can wait and watch if you have no symptoms. |
My daughter is 24 DAYS old - she has been prescribed for Ornof (ofloxacin) suspension for 3 days - once in a day, half teaspoonful - she had some mucus in her stools - is it okay to give antibiotic, and if yes is it okay to give for 3 days (and not 5 days)? Thanks | Hello, If the doctor has thought that it is reasonable for your baby to take anti then you should give it to her. Antibiotics are prescribed in pre-term babies as well (in preterm babies and newborns) in case of infections because there is no other choice if they are needed. Therefore, your precious little one-month daughter should have no problems with it. Please continue for 5 days at least because early stopping of anti increases the chances of anti resistance. Best! |
I started on the combined pill last wednesday and have been taking it regularly every day at the same time. however yesterday and today I have had painful abdominal cramps and it hurts especially during sex. I was wondering if this was a common side effect or if it could be something more serious. any help or information would be appreciated.thanks,Laura | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. IT is not common to have such a problem after taking combined pill, although these being hormones can cause a change in the ovary and uterus, but pain during sex after such tablets is not common. This is called Dyspareunia meaning painful sex or pain during sex. The causes are as follows |
My daughter is 6 years old and currently has a temp of 99.3. Is this considered a fever? On Saturday she was around her cousin who just got over having strep and had been on antibiotics for 3 days prior. Could my daughter be coming down it it as well? | Hi, I do care for your concern. From your history said above, your child may suffer from strep infection. As this bacteria spread mainly through aerosol. The temperature said by you above is considered to be hyper-pyrexia. I would advise starting on antibiotic such as author along with antacid for the full course. Have lukewarm water for Chat Doctor. Hope the child gets well soon. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. |
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