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my father had a massive stroke 19 years ago and a heart attack about 8 yrs ago. he had to be taken to er yesterday and we just found out his gallbladder is infected and needs to be removed, but he also has pneunomia and cant be operated on yet. what are is chances of surviving this? he is 77 yrs old. | FATTY Liver and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There are some chances since gallbladder inflammation may be treated with antibiotics also and may be efficient and delay necessity for surgery, so it is just impor... |
My 5 year old daughter has a lump which has suddenly appeared on the outside of her left foot. It is directly where the little toe joins the foot purtruding out wards. It is red and sore and hard and the size of a small marble and she has had no direct trauma to the foot. However over the last week and a half her secon... | Hi! Thanks for writing to us sharing your daughters' health problem! In short, I must say that you have to give her antibiotics and do some x-ray and blood tests possibly...! Your preschool daughter is having this lump which is red and painful which implies that there is severe inflammation and is definitely spreading ... |
I have been running a fever for the last couple of days and am feeling better today but i woke up this morning with what looks to be acne all over my face but it also is on my arms. (I wash my face twice a day with acne cleanser followed by a toner and then i spot treat zits with benzoil peroxide ) I havnt been introdu... | Hello! Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. As you were already having fever it seems that the rash you have developed can be due to fever due to some viral illness. Fever which is viral in origin, can be related with rashes all over the body. Acne does not cause such acute eruption of generalized rash. Possibilities ... |
I had unprotected sex on the 18th of december a day after my period, He came in me. My last period was the 14th of january. I have been having pregnancy symptoms. I took a test around the 5th of jan it was negative. Is there a chance i could be pregnant? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Pregnancy symptoms vary widely between women, and many of the symptoms of pregnancy are similar to the symptoms of PMS. Anyone who has unprotected sex is at risk for pregnancy. However, if you do not have sex during your current menstrual cycle, there is no way you could be pregn... |
I hit my shin on some rocks down by a stream about 3 months ago.It was open and a scab formed over it. It closed but I noticed that It fills with a clear fluid and is still very much black at the point of impact. However no pain or blood, just a thin layer of skin that fills with the clear fluid. | Hello, thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. If I am your doctor I suggesting you there is two possibility of such a fluid first is hematoma which is black, it has blocked the passage to fluid go away, which is shown as fluid filled area. Second possibility is infection. You can start with antibiotic like definite... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am having burning sensation now and then in right side of abnomon, if I take pantacid 40, it gives me relief. if i eat out side, i get this burning sensation. is it lever related diseases what to do sir | Hi.thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. Its unlikely o be related to liver disorder.I recommend you to |
I have a pain in my elbow it happened yesterday while I was mashing turnip I felt a pull in the elbow area when I got up this morning I noticed a little white lump on the tip of the elbow and when I bend my elbow it feels like the muscle is being pulled. The elbow is sore to the touch and I can not put any pressure on ... | Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. It seems that you are having Olecranal bursitis which is an inflammation of olecranal bursa (small sacs of fluid that help joints move smoothly) at the back of the elbow. The swelling or lump is caused by increased fluid within the bursa and is tender with m... |
my son had a bacterial and viral attack 2 weeks back and was on antibiotic therapy for 10 days(im and oral).yesterday again i foundhis (temprature axillary)raised upto 37.2 but became normal with 10ml of fevadol.what should i do now?is it okey to get fever like this? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No high fever for two weeks raises suspicious of some severe infection. I advise you to investigate your self completely. Once the investigation is completed we can conclude the disease an... |
Hi doctor , I got my periods last month 12th of May. But this month i have a very bad brown discharge from past 3 days, and my feelings are like mood upset, leg pain and tired. I am suffering from Thyroid and polycystic ovaries and I am under medication from past 2 years. Doctor has prescribed me Thyronorm 25mcg, Ovaca... | Welcome to Chat Doctor Good Dayton are probably having a vaginal infection called Bacterial vaginosis. It is foul fishy smelling discharge. You need to take medication and also avoid intercourse with your partner till you are cured. You need to keep the perineal area clean. Chat Doctor. Get a urine test and also a va... |
I walked into a flight of stairs yesterday, with pain to my head that felt like it was bleeding, I also was in the middle of a walk so I fell on my right leg(bent back to my butt) my thigh hurts so much, my back too. But now I m bleed while I use the bathroom.!! | Hi, Thanks for your query. From description, it seems to be soft tissue injury. You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti... |
Dear Doctor,This is Srinivas from Velachery, chennai.Recently from past 3-4 months I am going through the following list of symptoms.1) Frontal and Anal gas (burping), chest heaviness2) back pain 3) pain from knees to foot, and pulling sensation in feet4) joints pain (hands and legs)5) burning sensation near joints, pa... | Hello, I had gone through the case and found that first start the medication for Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12 deficiency. Take Calcium twice a daily with Clairol once a week with milk for vitamin D. Take Meganeuron OD once a day for vitamin B12. If it is very low then take injectable Vitamin B12 5 doses on alternate day.... |
my daughter got the blood report that TC is 15,700cells/cumm, polymorphs is 51.9% and RBC count is 5.4 million/cumm.she is 9 years old.she is having a slight cold now.one month back, she had dengue and now she is alright.is dengue the reason for the increase in these counts? | Dengue doesn't seem to be the reason for high TC. It seems to be due to the current illness your child is having. In my opinion, she is suffering from a mild upper respiratory infection leading to slightly raised TC. You can wait and watch. If the symptoms improve within a few days, then there will be no need for even ... |
Hi, i have always suffered back ankles. I have had one ankle reconstruction but on the weekend i sprained what i class as my good ankle though i have sprained it in previous years but no reconstruction on this one. My concern is i have a lot of bruising and only slight swelling but i am always getting a numb feeling an... | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion your symptoms are due to swelling following injury, first and foremost keep the limb elevated on two pillows, take tab paracetamol 500\u00a0mg three times a day, and get an X-Ray done, if you can send the X-Ray I would... |
hi dr.ji i am manjula i have pcod for that dr priscribed me tab. benforce-m .last year i consived but only sac was formed ther was no fetal nodes,why dis happend now dr. is giving me oral contraseptive also wether,i wil consive r any problem will accure for becoming pregnent again | Hallow Dear, I empathize your feelings due to unsuccessful pregnancy. The description you have given fits into the condition called as Blighted ovum wherein there is gestational sac without embryo in it. Occasionally such cases are noticed. The most likely cause behind this could be low quality of the egg that got fert... |
Is there anything to worry about with a calcium score of 71-non-obstructive disease of anterior descending coronary artery 25-50% stenosis and right coronary artery 0-25% stenosis with ejection fraction that appears reduced? Was denied insurance coverage because of this but my physician told me all was normal. | Hi, Thank you for query As per your question CT coronary angiogram has very low sensitivity of about 60%Only stenosis more than 755 are normal. Developing plaques is a natural process, and it starts soon after age of 10 years, Every one has some amount of blockage, however clinically blockages which are more than 75% a... |
I have tingling sensations in my hands/legs/feet & face. The tingling sensation is constant in my legs and feet which when severe can cause burning in my feet and toes. The tingling in my face is more common than my hands. The tingling in the face used to just be in the chin, it has now spread to the nose and forehead.... | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question |
Hi Im 14 and about 3 or 4 months ago I fell on my left side and was in pain for about a month just bellow my shoulder on my back. about a month later the pain cleared up buttoday when I picked something up the pain returned and is 2x as bad. its not just when I move my arm but the pain comes and goes when its still,my ... | Hello, Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression at spine. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Meanwhile, you can follow these measures |
i get red spot on my chest and when they appear i am also having chest pains that feel like a throbbing to a stinging. also when this is happening i have shortness of breath. sometimes stress sets them off and some times when i am upset. but most the time i am just working or at home just sitting down when they hit | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Red painful spots on chest are commonly seen with herpes zoster infection. Stress and anxiety are common cause for recurrent herpes infection. So better to consult dermatologist and get done clinical examination of skin lesions. You will need acycl... |
My 2 year old grandson suddenly had 2 large, quite hard lumps appear on the right side of his forehead even though he definitely had not bumped himself. He was fine in himself and after a nights sleep the lumps had miraculously disappeared. Could you please suggest a possible cause for these lumps ? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history related to your grandson developing two large bumps on the right side of his forehead even though he definitely had not bumped himself. He was fine in himself and after a night sleep the lumps had miraculously disappeared. Could you please suggest a possible cause for these ... |
hello dear dr. i have problem whit my sexuality. when i wana have fun time whit my partner. i very fast finishing sometimes 1 minutes . some years ago i used upiom when i wana doing and have fun . but i leave that . i dont know what are must doing whit this big problem please help me thank you | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I understand your concern about the condition. Performance during sexual intercourse is a big thing on men mind. Some amount of tension is quite normal. But excess thinking can ruin the experience for both the partners. The truth is premature ejaculation is common and mostly r... |
I was seen in the er for right flank pain. Blood work, urinalysis , and a CT was done. Urine was clean, I have an elevated white cell count on my CBC, and kidney stones in my right kidney. Dr said the elevated white count was due to the prednisone I was given for an allergic reaction I had the day prior and could not g... | Hi there, I hope you are feeling better now. Your elevated white cell counts can indeed be due to prednisone treatment, or it also could be because of any underlying infection. As you say that you have kidney stone the pain could be caused if the stone is small enough to have passed into the ureters that is the tube th... |
Hello, my father is 92 suffering from renal failure . His specialist said his kidneys were at 4% when we saw him three weeks ago. He was admitted to hospital yesterday with pneumonia and has not been very good for a week or more. Difficulty sleeping, feeling very tired. I am away on holidays and am concerned that he ha... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Sorry to hear about your fathers' illness when you are away from him. The main criteria in this situation would first be the serum creatine and blood urea levels, if they have been stable for last 3 weeks or not. If they are unstable, he can go in for renal failure at any time (matter of week... |
I am a 42 year old who had a hysterectomy May 7 of this year (everything removed -- uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix -- except ovaries). I have had nausea and pain since the hysterectomy and this weekend I began to bleed. Today I saw a NP at my OBGYN office and she found 3 very large polyps near the site where they stit... | Hello and thanks for using Chat Doctor. Vaginal polyps are common and usually they are benign. They can cause bleeding so they are often removed. Even though they are usually benign your doctor will send them for a test to make sure once they are removed. This is called a pathology test and makes sure there are no canc... |
our daughter s husband has something wrong with him. Weare trying to compare sociopathic signs & symptoms with schizophrenia . We know sociopaths are master con men etc so he could fake a lot of things. Also he has no family contact so we don t know what is lies /truth. He says he was in navy -CIA-& has PTSD. How can w... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Sociopath persons have antisocial personality. Due to that couple frequently had adjustment problem in their marital relationship. To diagnose personality problem personality assessment is needed. You can advise your daughter to seek marital counseling. During counseling, you can reques... |
my dad has stage 4 metastatic esophegeal/gastric cancer. Diagnosed july 2010. bad road from dianosis on. has only been able to recieve 1 1/2 rounds of chemo due to complications/side effects of chemo each time. just came home 4 days ago fron 2 1/2 week hospital stay from severe nuetropenia leading to ecoi in gut , ps... | Hi, dear He has stage 4 cancer. It is metastatic esophageal and gastric cancer. So surgery is not possible. He can not tolerate chemotherapy. So no treatment should be given. Moreover, he is on total parental nutrition. Overall prognosis is very poor. Life expectancy is very less. Generally it is not more than ... |
8 year old female has a small bump ONLY under one of her breast. It is not secreting anything and she is not showing signs of puberty. It is not overly large but raised compared to other breast. Hurts to the touch. I did call her pediatrician. Said it is probably a breast bump. I am not convinced, although, want to bel... | Hi, thanks for your query to my Chat Doctor clinic. I understand the concerns you have. In my opinion the small painful lump, is mostly a pubertal change though on one-sided breast. I would advise you to consult a Ghana doctor. This lump is normal and part of the pubertal changes. And you need not worry about it being ... |
Yes I have a MRI 8 months old showing a hemangioma on my L-4, but none of my doctors have talk to me about it. I have fallen 3 time when I had a sharp pain in back and lost my legs this has happen 2 time while driving, I have lose 25 lbs in 2 months, no attpite, very weak, no sleep because I am unable to sleep because ... | Hello, It looks that your main problem is pain behind and below your knee. This can be due to various reasons like |
My daughter was diagnosed with myelofibrosis 10 years ago. She is 43 now. She has been asymptomatic so far although her platelet count has gone way down and they did an emergency iron transfusion Friday,because she has no iron stores and she is anemic. What does this mean? She says she feels ok. | Hello, Thanks for your query. Iron deficiency anemia develops when body stores of iron Chat Doctor. Inadequate dietary iron, iron absorption, bleeding, or loss of body iron in the urine may be the cause. Treatment of iron deficiency anemia consists of |
I fell on my knee 10 days ago and it swelled up quite a bit. I can walk fine, but cant put any pressure on it. The whole lower half of my leg turned black. I went to the doctor and he took xrays and said it was fine. He said that I had a contusion in the knee that was seeping down the leg. I don t know if I landed on m... | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that you have developed ecchymosis in the leg with swelling and due to this you are having pain and discoloration. I would recommend you to follow these steps.1. Hot water fomentation2. Compression bandage and tablet Govern if pain is there .3. Rest4. If ecchymosis increases ... |
Hi, my stomach has been painful since this morning. I felt hungry this morning first, because of the pain, then I ate some food, but the pain continues. Then I felt full. I took the medicine called soothe compare to pepto-bismol. 2 doses, but didn t seem help. | HI. Your history is saying you had pain in the morning, and you got hungry due to it. This suggests the possibility of an Acid Peptic Disease, which can be gastritis or duodenitis or so. The non-response to the food and the medicines you took indicate a possibility of a Gastric or Duodenal ulcer or pancreatitis or chol... |
Hello! I m Suffering from breathing respiratory problems, are largely blocked each day but can easily sometimes but never feels quite optimal. Has shift nasal obstruction, no polyps or allergies and has tested koritson, mammomex? Nosespray and this is just a temporary solution and does not fix the underlying problem. W... | Thanks for your question completely understand your problem it seems u have a deviated nasal septum. First you should try medical treatment like nasal sprays and leukotriene antagonists along with a course of antibiotics, if the nasal discharge Is yellow or foul smelling. If the problem is not resolving and symptoms pe... |
My husband fell down the stairs and landed on his left buttocks and upper left thigh. Now is upper left thigh is very swollen but no bruising. He has been taking advil for pain...anything else he should do? Put on ice it even though it happened yesterday??? | Hi, One thing I want to ask you that are any bluish coloration or joint inability or credits there? So that we can suggest proper treatment about this but accordingly your description it seems to me muscle strain or ligament sprain or may be back nerve compression due to fall which radiating the pain down to the thigh ... |
due to abdonimal pain i was advised ct scan and the ct findings are | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, if I would be your doctor then I would treat you with the following medicines 1) Tab Dicyclomine with Acetaminophen three times in day2) Tab Ciprofloxacin 500 mg three times in day3) Tab Chlorodiazepoxide three times in day if this fails to response the... |
Hi, may I answer Hi doc i am worried about my carrier choice since i just completed my secondary school educatiom and will be joining university. I want to be a doctor since its my passion but i dont know if i will make it. If i dont manage my world is gonna crush. Please help | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Even if you don't become doctor, your world will never get crushed. Don't worry. Instead of doing something for which you do not have any talent, why don't you do something you are talented for? Understand the basics. If you hav... |
Hi My three year old son has had Diarrhea and vomiting with extreamly high temp (104+), this was 6 days ago but his stools are still very lose (Liquid) and his urine is cloudy, we are Hydrating him as best as possible but he will not drink enough himself and is getting pains in his abdomen??? most of the time he is his... | Hi according to your information your child is having some gastrointestinal problems mostly due to viral causes and settle by it own, but distinguishing features from bacterial illness is mucus containing stool or blood if it, so it might need antibiotics check your child s stool full report and channel a doctor you al... |
I have been experience pain that usually originates under my right ribs and tends to form into almost a side ache. This has been going on for months and recently I began experience it occasionally on the left side. I also have experienced wheezing and a shortness of breath. The pain seems to be worse when sitting or ly... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out heart (heart failure, coronary artery disease) and lung (bronchitis) related diseases first because chest pain, breathlessness and wheezing are common symptoms in these diseases. So consult doctor and get done 1. E... |
I have been on depo for about a year now and was suppose to get one two weeks ago but didn t for personal reasons and insurance(missed one n got it about two months later). ...... but before that I had an iud after the birth of my now 5 yr old..... so I haven t had a period for about 5 yrs now..... since I didn t get m... | Thank you for the question. What you are describing is normal and probably related to a small amount of bleeding from the lining of the uterus. When there is bleeding in small amounts it frequently makes its way out as a brownish discharge. Other causes include |
I am a 44 year old white female with a hard boney lump on my distal clavicle. GP did x ray today and referred me to an orthopedic for another opinion. GP just said it was a protruding bone. I have a history of a meningioma tumor in my skull and soft tissue in the orbital sphenoid wing. Any suggestions if this might be ... | Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of distal curricular lump, I would come up with only one and one possibility and that is a benign bony or cartilaginous tumor like Chen Chat Doctor. It is common in this location, and it is harmless; therefore not to worry about this. It has nothing to do with meningiom... |
ok my legs have been itching for sometime now. it started a few months ago on a small part of my inner knee , it started as a rash but became small zit like bumps that itch every now and then. it has spread but only small patches on my legs. also the palm of my hand near my thumb has what looks like calisis but its onl... | Hi there. The lesions on your legs & the callouses on your hand may not be related. How long exactly is a few months that the itching began? Did you see any doc hitherto & was there any creams et al. applied? Does anyone in your vicinity or family or the friends circle have something similar? Does the itch get worse or... |
on the left side of my mouth one of my molars and the smaller tooth in front of it have brown at the base of the tooth near the gum line. I am not a smoker, got to the dentist faithfully (every 6 months), do not use a tooth whitener, am normal weight, eat extremely healthy and drink 8-10 oz bottled water a day. I do ha... | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query.It's good that you maintain your oral health well. The symptoms you have mentioned suggest either the teeth getting decayed in that area (cervical caries) or it can be abrasion lesions if you are applying too much pressure in that area while brushing. It can also be stains ... |
i had allergy and the doctor had suggested me to use betnovat for sometime but i had used it for six months on my face also. because of the proglonged usage now i have itching,redness and small small pimples on my face. i had consulted doctor again they had give me doxy tablet and episoft facewash but i could see no re... | Hello, Your question is not clear especially as you start with I had allergy but don't tell us what to? Betnovate for face is NOT recommended for prolonged use and treatment for pimples with tetracycline (as your doctor has recommended Roxy) is standard care. If it is pimples or acne you are suffering from, then 2nd li... |
sir,i was very frequently falling sick so i went for a blood test to check if i there is any problem in my body.The blood count is normal ...but there is a serology report stating s.typhi o antigen-1 | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that your Tidal test result is negative. You need not worry. Serology report of tidal above 1 |
I had foot surgery at the first of the month . I was wanting to know if there was any way to speed the healing process . I had a plate put in with 8 screws and what is called a syndesmosis screw I believe . Which has to be removed in another surgery . I am now in a cast whicChatDoctores off at the first of July an will... | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You will be helped by vitamin B complex, vitamin C, calcium and vitamin D Supplements. Nutritional and balanced diet is also helpful. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification ... |
I need something to keep me calm, I am so stressed out lately and the stress doesnt seem to leave me. I have tried taking blackmores stress relief tablets and it doesnt seem to help, I cant sleep properly and this is affecting my lifestyle. I cant work or study right. Sometimes I cry over really silly reasons or just g... | Hello, I think your problem is not just stress. The chronic stress has led you to depression. Your description is very much suggestive that you are suffering from depression. My advice to you is to start with an antidepressant Chat Doctor. Also changing your lifestyle would help you like eating at regular time, going f... |
I have a dull pain in right lower abdomen off and on since Thanksgiving. Had 2 CT scans, one for appendicitis and one of right side of abdomen, both clear. Went to GYN and had complete exam including pap and ultrasound. clear. Went back to GP and he is referring me to Gastroenterologist for RLQ (pain in right lower qua... | Hi, Pain in right lower abdomen with normal reports of CT scan and Gynecological examination. Ultrasonography indicate towards a cause that can not be detected by these. Hence, I would advise you the following in such a situation. Send the stool for lab tests for 3 days. Get the Urine tests and blood tests. Intestinal ... |
Hi, I had a stress today which was normal ( I went 10 minutes on treadmill and hit my target HR), however; I m still having a dull ache in my lower left jaw ( lower back molar area) and intermittent sharp pain in my shoulders. My doctor attributes the pain to a gastro issue and prescribed priolosec, but I m really afra... | Dear Sir/Madam have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, pain of heart is associated with severe sweating, probably your doctor is right in saying that your pain is coming from gastric problem. If you are not satisfied you will need to consult a physician to rule out any cardiac involvement. I... |
I was installing ceramic tile in a friend s basement, and developed have a dozen hives ( I assume that s what they were) on my face and the back of my neck was very itchy. When I arrived home I took a hot bath and got out of the tub and had a rash on my stomach , sides, under my arms, and on my legs. I took benadryl an... | Hi there Dave. This sounds like a condition called acute urticaria to me. Yes it may very well be caused by an insect bite reaction or due to a variety of other reasons. Is there any fever, joint pain or any difficulty in breathing? It may be better for you to go across to a dermatologist or to the ER to get a prescrip... |
hello sir i have pigmentation all over my face doctor suggest me to use lomela lite cream at nigh but i have heard that if i will stop using it in future it will give me more patches is it true and how long is it safe to use lomela lite in a strech and when should i stop applying it | Hi, Yes, Lomela cream does overnight wonders, and you have to stop using it after achieving the effects. This pigmentation will become back soon after not using it. You don't use the steroid cream for long time because it causes many side effects. You can use aloe Vera gels on the face, its effect comes out after long ... |
Hi, I had a sinus infection for a week and then was put on antibiotics because it was all draining into my throat... now i have a wisdom tooth that has erupted and have a slight fever... could this be due to the wisdom tooth because I am not coughing up any mucus and i just feel tired | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The fever is because of the erupting wisdom tooth. It is normal to have pain, fever during eruption of third molar. Nothing to worry. Take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). C... |
I had my cycle about a week and a half ago then Thanksgiving night I ate and became very sick my stomach and whole abdomen area were very sore and it all kinda started about a week ago I had pain in my left side where I think it was on my ovary but then it filled my stomach my abdomen felt so heavy and painful , I have... | Hello! Thank you for the query. As you have had 3 abdominal surgeries, there is very possible that inside your abdomen you have a lot of adhesions. Such adhesions can affect intestines and cause bowels obstruction. This should be ruled out at first with abdominal X-ray. Your symptoms can be also caused by ovarian cyst,... |
Im trying to find a pain mgnt. doctor. I have fibro,bulging disc, shermans ,frature disc ,degeneative disc and cartalidge. phoreatic arthritis.chronic neck entire back and leg pain. My pcp had me on 10 mg 4 times a day of vicoine. It was not working so I was taking more. He thought i was abusing the me a took me off of... | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical examination is advised. As by understanding your history I feel you need physical therapy which will include therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for pain relief. Also exercises are must regain the muscle strength and avoid compression... |
Hello, im 32 + weeks pregnante, and avin back ache every half hour or so tummy cramping and feel like i got 2 go 2 the toilet all the time, feel like a got a upset stomach aswell , this is my 3rd pregnancy, but neva gone in to labour by myself! also my pants are a lil damp, but can tell if its waters or urine , thanks | HI, I understand your concern. - You are in 32nd week of pregnancy. Frequent stomach cramping with backache & feeling pressure on bowels resulting into desire to defecate... appears to be beginning of labor. BUT it can also be following constipation or indigestion with a lot of gasses, creating bloating/ stretching of... |
My lips are really itchy and in one corner of my mouth skin is pealing and there is a little cut but the cut sometimes tht happens to me and ive seen it before but as for the itching and the corner pealing lately i havent really experienced that.There are now bumps or blisters or cold sore.Help?!????!!!? what could it ... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The itchiness and bumps near the corner of the mouth is because of the herpetic virus infection. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. Meanwhile, you can take topical antiviral Chat Doctor. For the pain you can apply topical anesthetic and analgesics lik... |
I am 33 years old.i have two c section and year before an ectopic surgery. Now me pregnant and having spotting from last 3 weeks and having treatment of myfol, , digestron ,cefspan and having ivf-c inj 5000iu once a week...doctor said your placenta have bleeding...so what is your option is this treament is ok and my ba... | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. I will be able to comment better if you can furnish me the details of your sonography report. It appears from your description that you have a chorionic bleed. You did not mention the age of your pregnancy. Your doctor has prescribed methylate, cephalosp... |
Brief as I can be; I have been sick for the greater part of my life starting with my first hospitalization at 19 months, that was in 1968. They diagnosed at the time double pneumonia, pleurisy and noted a torn tricuspid in the right atrium. Throughout most of my teens I came down with what appeared to be flu like sympt... | WITH YOUR SYMPTOMS AND COMPLAINS CLINICALLY IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT YOU DO HAVE RIPPLES DISEASESINCE NO BIOPSY AND CONFIRMATION OD DIAGNOSIS HAS BEEN DONE IT CANNOT BE SAID THAT YOU HAVE IT FOR CERTAIN.STILL SINCE ITS AN INFECTION AND IF IT IS PRESENT TRIAL OF A COURSE OF ANTIBIOTIC SHOULD NOT HARM MUCH CAN TRY TAB D... |
Hello, my friend recently just had food poisoning. He has vomited twice since. Now he is saying he feels cold inside, has a headache, whole body aches and its sore to touch, muscle and joints hurt, gets dizzy if standing to long, and has been falling asleep on and off all day | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Food poisoning causes gastritis, vomiting and diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea causes loss of fluid and electrolytes (sodium and potassium) from the body. Gastritis and vomiting cause less appetite and decreased oral intake. So overall patient is de... |
Hello! I sprained my foot about four days ago as I was coming down the stairs. I did not hear any popping noise or feel any severe pain. Just an instant aching and my foot became very stiff and hurt to stretch it. It never bruised and has had barely noticeable swelling. My main symptom is that I was instantly unable to... | Dear patient You have got twisting injury to your ankle and its mostly sprain. Sprain usually heals with rest and protection in brace. You need to apply cr\u00eape bandage to your ankle and foot for 3 weeks and keep it elevated on pillow. Avoid putting weight on involved ankle if possible during this period. Take tab d... |
i have some brown areas beside my groin under the hair,they look like small bruises and are under the hairs in the crease at the very top of my leg,i noticed one looked like a spot a few weeks ago and i also have what looks like a very small mole on my penis but isnt soft,i sit a lot at work could this be releated,do y... | Hello, As a urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Your bruises and other groin lesions are in no way related to your sitting pose. They can be diagnosed only after an examination by a urologist or skin specialist. You should get examined by either and start treatment. Sitting in the same posture for long periods ca... |
Hello, I am diagnosed with TB (finally) after suffering for 5 months. My diagnose was late and was confirmed after Biopsy (lungs/Left). Now I am on AKT from past 14 days. I need to know, how can I track that the medicines are effective and I am getting cured | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In tuberculosis treatment response is a bit of delay, as it is chronic infection. Improvement in X-ray and CT THORAX will appear late. But symptomatic improvement start after 20-25 days of starting treatment. So if your symptoms likeFeverCoughLoss of appetiteWeight loss care im... |
Hi, My sister is 70 years old, a few months back she tested high for glucose and the doc asked her to come back for a full lab work. My sister did not go back, it s been months. She just did her own treatment, went on a crash diet, lost 20 pounds. Her tests are still high but she does not want to go back for a complete... | Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that high blood sugar can be controlled with lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise but crash dieting is not advised. If her blood sugar levels are borderline then she can bring it down by avoiding carboy Chat Doctor. Also maintaining a d... |
Hi I am a 21 year old male and just this mornin I have noticed a wet spot in my right nipple area as if something has been squirting there. When I checked on the internet it is known as male nipple discharge, im hearing it is normal but there is also a possibility of cancer which i refuse to believe, I need to know wha... | Hello, The chance of cancer is extremely low. However, it usually indicates some hormonal problem like raised prolactin and low testosterone. Therefore, your blood should be tested for them. Additionally, some medicines may create this problem. Therefore, if you are taking any medicines regularly, please talk to your ... |
please let me know the difference between drug siphene and letroz as i have consultted two doctors and one has advised letroz and other has advised siphene for ovaluation and to get folicular study afterwards i have been diagnosed with pcod and and had a missed abortion in june this year | Hello, Both of these medications help in inducing ovulation and hence used in the treatment of infertility associated with POD. Metro works differently than sphere but has the same effect of stimulating the ovary to release eggs (ovulation). Sphere is a non-steroidal and ovulatory stimulant. It acts as a selective estr... |
I am 39 yrs old, my sperm are very low i.e. 18% counts. my Dr. prescribed me for Petarina Tab. with the combination of Siphene-M Tab. for 3 months. kindly guide me is it sufficient treatment for me? because we are looking for our 2nd baby since last 6 years but we can t conceived. | Hello !! Ayurveda Medicines are the best medicines for increasing Sperm count and motility without any side effects. As per your semen report You can get it increasing by six to nine months treatment. Try to find out these medicines from your region, or you can also contact me for availability of the same;1. RUSTA tabl... |
Respected sir my name is ramzan from Pakistan i reques you to please advise me that i am facing a serious problem with my 6 and half year son. whenever his fever increase to 102 degree centigrade, his eyes stucks, he looks abnormal, his body looks stuck y. Doctors diagnose his disease as a FITS just because of high tem... | Hi, From history it seems that he might be having febrile convulsion, and it is common for some child Chat Doctor. Take care of fever when he gets it. Apply cold compression on forehead and abdomen when he is having fever. Go for treatment of causes of fever like any infection, cold, cough, stomach upset. Give antipyre... |
Hi. I have a question about my arm. My left arm always goes numb during the night meaning I can t feel it and when I go to lift it in the air it s feels super super heavy and jus falls right back down n stays like that for awhile afte I wake up. What does that mean? And should I be worried? | Hello, We need a physical examination and assessment of the upper limbs. As you mentioned having weakness in the arm and unable to lift, I feel this should be related to the nerve impingement. As nerve has a function of motor and sensory any disturbance in the nerve functioning can lead to such symptom. As it is occurr... |
Hi Doc,For the past five years flying long distances has been a nightmare. Two hours into the flight I start sneezing, followed by itching nostrils, then uncontrollable running nose. I go through this ordeal throughout the flight so you can imagine when it is a 10hr flight. When I get to my destination I am down for ab... | Hellos you mentioned you started sneezing, itching nostrils, running nose. All these symptoms may be due to allergic rhinitis. Usually clarity czarinas don't act in these symptoms because these symptoms were due to allergy so antibiotics don't work. When such type of patient visit I prescribe montelukast+ fexofenadine ... |
My grandfather a 97 year old who had a stroke over 7 years ago, paralyzed on the left side was noticed to have a lump that has grown to the size of a small egg between the crease of his buttocks an thigh. He does not walk and sits in a wheelchair most of the day. He does not complain of pain to the area. He is otherwis... | Hi. It is possible that he has stasis of blood in that area since he's not moving around. Chronic wounds/lesions which later on become ulceration usually start from this. Is there any associated sign and symptom such as pain or bleeding? Other lesion types must also be ruled-out such as lipoma, fibromyalgia or malignan... |
my son is 3years and 10months old,his been having fever on and off for the last 5 days.it first started with him being cold and shivering.we have been giving him nurofen every time he has a fever.he usually gets it at night.in the beginning his temperature was 103 -104,now its 101 - 102.he seem to have no other symptom... | Hello, A child with fever cold generalized symptoms malaise etc. generally indicates a viral fever. Does he have associated symptoms like a headache, vomiting cough pain while passing urine, abdominal pain, swelling in the abdomen if a child is active between episodes of fever then generally we say it is viral? Give ... |
Health Question | Dear friend, greetings from Chat Doctor. I understand your problems... You might be having steatohepatitis or fatty liver ... As all your test results are normal. But this condition is totally reversible. You need you strictly follow some lifestyle changes ... You need to exercise at least walk 1 to 2 hours a day . Do ... |
HI,id wheezing till the age of 3,and im 24 now id got wheezing 4 yrs before got treated with ayurvedic treaments it was cure,its been 3yrs for my wedding,i got back wheezing during my pregnancy it lasted my whole pregnancy and now still i get wheezing if the whether is little cold outside i get continues sneezing which... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor.... Here According to your history the chance of allergic respiratory infection is more by cold ..... Asthma had to be ruled out here..... For that pulmonary function test done.... Spirometry done for it.... If asthma confirmed then keep metered dose inhaler handy of albuterol .... When dyspne... |
I have had pain in my lower abdomen (ovaries?) for a couple of weeks now. It is, at times, sharp, stabbing pain and the rest of the time is just a dull pain. It stopped for the 4-5 days of my period and then started up again right away. I have also had diarrhea off and on for a few weeks now. | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. As regards your diarrhea is concerned, I would advise you not to eat from outside if you do, as most of the intestinal infections come from food and water which are prepared and kept in unhygienic conditions unlike at home. If I were your doctor, I would advise ... |
My daughter has an indentation in her upper left arm. It is about the size of a quarter. It appeared all of a sudden with no known injury, but is slightly painful when lifting or pushing on it. An MRI was done and the tech said there is a knot under it. We do not have official results yet. Any idea what it could be? | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. I would advise you to consult a general surgeon along with your reports, as it is not possible to opine on it simply on the MRI report without a clinical examination. If the MRI is inconclusive, there may be a need for a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) f... |
I am always hungry even after I eat,I start to get shaky & feel a bit disoriented if I dont eat right away.I do have anxiety and my doctor has now told me that I may be depressed and that is causing me to be hungry all the time.I dont feel it is depression or anxiety I feel that my blood sugar is out of whack but the d... | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor. Stress or depression is usually associated with disturbance in appetite. 90% of depressed patients have loss of appetite but in atypical depression, There may be an increase in appetite and sleep. You should also rule thyroid disturbances as it is known to have these symptoms also. You... |
Hi Im married from last 10 months and im 32 years I have been trying to conceive from long however failing in that every month. I got my follicular study done and the egg got ruptured on 24th aug I was advised by doctor to have an intercourse on 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th aug. However we missed on 27th aug. So what are ... | Hello dairy understand your concertmistress and tension cause hormonal imbalance and cause difficulty in conceptionYour egg was ruptured on the 24th august. It will live for 12-24 days, so you can take sex on the 24th, 25th or 26th august. Do not worry as you unable to do sex on the 27th august because sperm can live 4... |
Hi, I was diagnosed with genital warts/Hpv over a year ago...recently I noticed the glans on my penis have dark track marks & the upper portion of my shaft (circumcised) has also seemed to change to a darker color more so on the sides then anywhere else. Any ideas? | Hi...thank you for the query. With which medications you were treated for genital herpes?were you declared cured? Because these dark marks may be due to after effect of medications or due to recurrence of herpes. Secondly.are you sexually active now & whether you practice safe sex? My advice is you should meet your doc... |
Hi,I have ED only in the days i am supposed to mate, on other days i able to have proper sex, Also i dont have and BP or cholesterol problem. I am a non-vegetrian. MY Job requires continuous walking and standing for hours, and by the time i come home i am tired. My age is 30.I would like to treat this with Herbal or Ay... | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Normal erectile function requires the following |
Hi Dr. SamuelI am 35 year old male. A slim body shape.I had stomach problem from some days. I test my L. F. T. and H. Pylori. H. Pylori is reactive. and in LFT ALT level is 42, Bilirubin is 1.72. In previous day I took some multivitamins. Is there anything worry about me. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. Generally no but you need frequent follow-ups. If you have symptoms related to stomach such as heartburn, you should have eradication therapy for h.pylori. Also, you need some antacid medicines. Lots are only slightly elevated, and it may not indicate any disorder. I... |
Near about 7-8 time when I have normal chest pain I did ECG with diffrent hospital/clinics all doctors said ECG is normal. I am doing daily excersise about 1 hrs (walking/jogging). Till I have little bit chest pain. (Age 32 years)my question | Hello appreciate your concerned ECG is normal and it's not a constant problem do chances of blockage is less likely but can't be rule out completely just based on short description. Here I would like further information for better assessment of the condition leave you experienced swearing or palpitations during an epis... |
I m 50 yr old female COPD had very bad cough my PCP Persctiptions of Antib Cough syrup with codeen I took ALL antibotics now I have cough with Pain in Back of Ribcage that has traveled up to below Right Breast if I take deep breath I almost Cry I m one who doesNOT complain even small short breaths hurt | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should first get done chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. Because of following reasons I am suspecting this.1. COPD patients have poor lung defense as their lung immunity is low, so chances of lung infection are high.2. Chest pain on coughing or breathing ... |
hi im a 32yr old female that had ineffective i131 isotope treatment for multi nodugler thyroid cancer about two and a half yrs ago now when i eat it hurts so bad i cry the pain runs down my arm left side only and nt past my elbow sometimes i even taste blood im tired of choking please help. thanks cristina | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. The sudden onset of blurred vision may be due to the retinal detachment, injury, or neuritis of the optic nerve. I advise you to consult an ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have the M.R.I of the eye for confirmation. Take more of green leafy vegetables, p... |
My father, age 88 was standing up and pulled his, I guess is the groin area, right above the underbelly and the leg connects. You can feel a knot under the surface. he says it s painful. I got him to put an ice bag on it and he says it helps. ? How long should I give it to heal before taking him to the doctors? | Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain in groin area. To get relief from the pain and for quick healing |
Hello DR My mother is 82yrs .Last fifteen days she is feeling acute pain in her left leg from thie to toe .From friday 4th July Dr has prescribed PREGALIN X 75 twice a day with Anaflan.Taking PREGALIN she is feeling drowsiness and uneasyness.Is this medicine effect? I also want to know this side effects.I also want to ... | Hello, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, you should know that this medication is used for neural category of pain, and it has a side effect of being a sedative. Other side effects irritability, feeling numbness, increase appetite, constipation etc. but sedation is most ... |
hi I am feeling tingling and numbness in the tip of the toungh and my lower lip and and some areas of thighs and head. I was slapped by my spouse 4 days back on my face which turned copletely right when he did that and feel my left head was painful for a day or so. now the new symptoms started...what should i do how do... | Hi Dear thanks for your question, your having numbness on your lower lip and tip of tongue following a slap by your spouse on face, Dear this numbness could be due to trauma to your facial nerve, the 7th cranial nerve, which supplies the face, and lies relatively superficial in front of ear. Pain to head and thigh is a... |
Morning! Im Romualdo, 54. Im from Brazil. I am hypertense and take propanolol 40mg and clorthalidone 12,5mg simultaneouly 2X a day for five years now. Happens I need to pay a visit to dentist in order to make a tooth extraction. But, I have been told by pals that I coundnt use beta blockers and vessel constrictors as l... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. Felipressin is a vasoconstriction that is used along with local anesthesia which increases blood pressure. If you want to get the tooth removed you can get it done under plane local anesthesia which doesn't contain vasoconstriction. If the BP is under control you c... |
Hi Doctor my Father (68 yrs old) is a diabetic patient from past 30 yrs and he is taking injections Recently my father gone through the regular check ups everything is all right but in kindeny the Albumin is coming 30+.So acn u tell me is it normal or some problem is there?Thanx Kajal | Hello Kamal and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Urine showing 30+albumin level, isn't normal. Especially in a diabetic, as it's an early sign of diabetic nephropathy. He should check his |
Hi.. I have a problem of sore throat since 11year age i am right now20yr old. I have a allergic nature mostly with dairy products. I usually get infected due to viral infections ie swollen and reddish tonsils ans difficulty in swallowing, feverish. And bacterial on the other hand with white spots.. Difficulty in eating... | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to |
can asprin curable heart blockDear Doctor,I had chest pain after checkd found that i have block but still i did not go for angogrph but under medication. I stoped taking western medicines instead of i am taking Indian made native tablets,oats morning and night 75ml asprin before i go to bed now more than 3 months as i ... | Hi Mathews I would like to inform you that without undergoing an Angiography it's not possible to tell whether you have block in your arteries or not until unless you have had an ST elevation MI (heart attack). Now taking aspirin is preventive measure to prevent block from developing in the arteries or slowing down its... |
I WILL BE GETTING ALL MY UPPER TEETH PULLED ON THURSDAY AND SOME OF MY BOTTOM TEETH AS WELL BY AN ORAL SURGEON WHO WILL BE PUTTING ME ASLEEP WITH AN IV AND GIVING ME MY MEDS THROUGH THE IV AS WELL LATER WHEN I HEAL I WILL HAVE A FULL UPPER PLATE AND A LOWER PARTIAL PUT IN THEY SAY I SHOULD HAVE MY TEETH BY THE END OF M... | Hi, Thank you for the query. Pain after the removal of multiple teeth is common but doe snot persist for long time. Primary healing will take place in 1 to 2 days which will almost relieve the pain. If the extracted area is well maintained and medication taken properly maybe it is through IV line or oral your pain will... |
i have a bacteria called proteus mirabillis and am in constant pain from boils going on 4 years now, I had my son in 2006, contracted a UTI from the hospital and ever since can not get rid of these boils, so many antibiotics I have been on, what should I do? | Hi thanks for asking question. You are suffering from Proteus infection that is common cause of UTI. Over boil, you apply local antibiotic cream. To get over this infection first try single dose ceftriaxone and then definite or levofloxacin taken orally for 10 days. If still no benefit then from affected tissue or flui... |
I had a CT Scan, and have two questions | HelloFindings suggests scarring(fibrosis) in apical region of both lungs. It may be due to past healed infection. Fibrosis and calcification indicate healed past infection.However, other causes may be occupation related etc. It is not a serious finding and patient usually doesn't require any treatment for it. It is a b... |
Hello...I am 25yrs old and delivered my dd during January.My stomach area has become very dark and my tummy is still big.Please help me to get rid off this problem.Thank you. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. For the darkened skin, apply creams containing Comic acid or Belief acid are useful. Other treatment options which you can get done are chemical and glycolic acid peels. Microdermabrasion can also be done, but this might require several sessions. Skin resurfacing using lasers is also an ... |
i am 16 years old boy.i am suffering acne for four years.now my face is full of scars.can help me to make skin smooth as there many acne ice picks scars???? | Hi! Welcome To Chat Doctor forum, If you are still getting acne it is important to get it treated first and then go for scars. If you have black spots on face due to acne then chemical peel is the best.It's a very short procedure which helps in exfoliating your skin gradually. It is done by a dermatologist where in a c... |
I recently was very sick after eating oysters, it is now 3 weeks later and I occasionally feel nauseous after eating, get occasional diarrhoea, especially today and I am urinating a lot - could I have a kidney infection brought on by the oyster poisoning? | Hi, to answer your question, you don't seem to have a kidney infection based on your symptoms mentioned, however if you feel a burning or pain sensation while urinating it could mean a UTI. But an occasional diarrhea and nausea is common following ingestion of an allergen. You are probably allergic to those oysters and... |
Hi. I had a baby 7 weeks ago. Since having my baby i noticed that the bottom of my ribs was very painful to touch. Then i noticed i had only what felt like hard lumps at the bottom of each rib cage.Im not sure if its tissue or actual rib cage. Is this normal? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history of swelling and painful to touch lower rib case after delivery. This can be due to a condition called Costco Chat Doctor. Since you must be breastfeeding the baby, there will some restriction for the medicines. Get examined and confirmed the condition I mentioned and get st... |
Sir i am suffering from rh. Arthritis and i am getting treatement from last 1and half years..the medicines are methotrexate .hydrochloroquine sulphate...how long this treatment shall be continued...there is some improvement in my condition.. Regards | Hello, As medicine therapy will help to reduce the joint inflammation and also help to keep the condition under the control. But the process of the condition might lead to joint pains, stiffness, reduced joint range of motion, muscle weakness etc. I will advise starting physiotherapy along with the medicine, so the bod... |
My one year old daughter has been throwing up a lot in the past month, it hasnt really bothered me until now she has been fussy and yesterday she threw up red alomost water i thought it could be blood and now today it is BRIGHT yellow.. What could it be? | Hi, Thanks and welcome to Chat Doctor.excessive vomiting may cause abrasion of the throat and give rise to blood tinged vomiting. But yellow colored vomiting may be due to obstruction beyond duodenum (bile stained vomiting).Hence, it is better to consult pediatric surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and further treat... |
My husband (50 years old) has high blood pressure, hes currently taking ramipril, doxisosin and amilodipine, (he stopped taking simvastitin as it was making his knee joints hurt) he drinks alcohol on the weekend only.He is about 14 stone 7. He has improved his diet, but his bp still hasnt come down. He is also getting... | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that is important performing some tests to investigate for other secondary causes of high blood pressure |
hiya my name is catherine iam 19 i olready have one child i got the implant put in 7 months ago but for the last couple of months i have had realy painfull back pain i have fainted 4 times feel sick in the morning moody and i cant sleeep even know i feel so tired | Dear Catherine,first thanks for your consultation. I have read your case history very carefully. From my clinical experience as a clinician I am telling you the hormone secreting implant is having a side effect on you in the form of back pain and mood swing and all that. You should go for a routine blood check-up to kn... |
About 5 weeks ago I walked into a large plate glass door and hit my brow bone. Came out immediately into a large lump and had a black eye for over a week. Although swelling has gone down, there is still a lump on the eyebrow bone which feels like solid bone. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hematoma formation due to trauma. Black eye is common after any injury to scalp region. If you don't have any other symptoms then no need to worry. Your lump will gradually reduce in size. You can take analgesic and anti-inflammatory... |
My son is 4 years old and he suffered from bladder injection about 8 days back. After the treatment was completed, he now has frequent bowel movement and sits for long in the toilet and visits 3-4 times a day. Can you please advice what could be the reason and treatment for it? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Few possibilities can be considered with these symptoms |
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