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hi doctor, im 27 yrs old n taking krimson 35 for the last 2 months as prescribed by the doctor for the treatment of pcos.This month on the 12th day of my course i had unprotected sex n im still taking the pills. Is there any chance of getting pregnant?? Plz suggest me what to do. | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Please do not panic. As you might be aware that Crimson 35 pill will also act to prevent pregnancy. It is rightly prescribed by your doctor for the treatment of PCs. Along with your treatment, please follow - Indulge in routine exercise and healthy diet regimen. Avoid fried foods, Salty foods, refined sugars Include more portions of fruits, vegetables and salads in diet. Start on Folic acid and vitamin B 12 supplements regularly. This helps to prevent various complications during conception, pregnancy and delivery. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
Is 20mg of vyvanse alot for a 20 year old ? I am 150 pounds and i hear it can cause diebeties is that true ? I have been on vyvanse since i was about 15 or 16 and i have not had any big problems yet and i take it everyday so over all is this alot and is it bad ? | Hello, Vyvanse does range is 10\u00a0mg (smallest) to 70\u00a0mg (largest) so 20\u00a0mg that you are taking is not a very high dose. Vyvanse has a long list of potential side effects, but diabetes has not been described as one of them. Serious side effects are heart related which is why heart testing is recommended prior to starting the medication. Common side effects is loss of appetite and weight loss, again these are not related to diabetes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
hi i think i have an abcess but im unsure, I have a canine tooth in my gum that never came down into line i have had pain in it since yesterday but it has never bothered me before i have just noticed what i think mite be an abcess above the tooth on my gum nearly in line with my nose it is very painful every few hours and brings on temperature and headache | Hello there.....what is your age? The canine tooth usually erupts between 10-13 years.... In erupted cases (impacted) or partially erupted canines, if infected or associated with developmental pathologies.a definitive swelling is seen clinically that extends from the base of your nostril to the side of the nose (obliteration of the nasolabial fold), if the erupting tooth is found locally... If erupting palatially the swelling is seen over the palate....if the cystic lesion is very large then it is shown locally as well as palatially....what exactly did you mean by abscess??? Abscess is something that is filled with pus....do you see any fluctuant swelling or any kind of discharge? If so it surely requires intervention... Fever is the first sign of defense the body exhibits during the inflammation or infection process... Get yourself evaluated from your dental surgeon for clinical examination and management.... |
I have a huge concern of my excessive masturbation and have STOPPED myself from doing is as of yesterday. I started masturbating at the age of 13, and I stopped at 22. I found out today that it causes me to lose zinc energy needed to help my immune system function, as well as sexual impotency and prostate cancer, and thats what urges me to reverse the issue. I also found myself going to the bathroom excessively today from masturbating. I did research on replacing my zinc and etheric energy by eating high zinc foods and the Roys Exercise which I need the definition of. I also did a 5 month research on astral projection/out-of-body experience which I found out I wont be able to do until I regain my energy. I want to know, will I be able to regain my energy and reverse prostate? How will I do that? Your help is extremely important to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my concern. | HelloThanks for query. You have been indulged in masturbation since many years and now facing problems related to sexual activities and have multiple myths and doubts about your general health. First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection and delay ejaculation. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day 4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor. |
I am a 62 year old female. I have always been an athlete and very strong. I contracted hep c in 1978. It never hindered me until 2004, when I started to show symptoms of chronic fatigue. I was still able to play golf and work, etc. 8 months ago, I started feeling very sick, started losing too much weight and unable to gain it back. Every day got worse. Now, I am 15 lbs underweight (no matter how much I eat), my muscles are very weak, my vocal chords are weak and bowed . Tests show non-obstructed dilated bile ducts and cysts on the liver. I do not have cirrhosis, but my viral load is a million. On top of everything, I slipped a disc in my lumbar and have been in chronic pain. What concerns me the most is this all over body weakness including vocal chords and weight loss. From the strongest woman to the weakest? Please help | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you been losing weight and having chronic fatigue along with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, I will advise you to undergo physical therapy for the degenerative disc disease and also for the fatigue issues. As in my clinical practice most patients respond well to physical therapy for lumbar disc degenerative disease and fatigue. Process slower but surely of help as my practice has taught me. For vocal cords related issue you need a speech therapist to work out behind you.Also, for liver issues a physician should show interest in your case and treat the liver pathology. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi,I am a resident of Mumbai,India.I am getting married in the month of november and my age is 27.My would be wifes age is 26.We are planning for child birth control for atleast 4 years untill she finishes her studies.Pease advise me the best birth control steps I need to follow up.We cant go for permanent options as it wont be possible for us to be together all thr time atleast for a year as she would be clearing her masters in bangalore.She would be spending a few months with me and the same process will follow up for a year or so.Awaiting for your response. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, This is good, and please accept greeting in advance. There are various option available to choose for contraception. In newly married couples oral contraceptive pills are very good option as success rate is very good and for that you need to consult a Gynecologist and discuss and choose one. If you are together for some time then barrier methods are good if both of you are comfortable. Hope this helps you to take correct decision. Take care. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D. |
Hi iam 37years old and had sprained my neck 2-3weeks back and then started tingling in my head on left side my doctor checked me and gave me anti inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxant for 1week and some neck exercises she advised.it got better after that treatment.and again when I lifted some weight same problem started is there a problem with my collar bone or nerve damage in my head which is causing me the same symptoms.both are related to each other when pain starts on my shoulder on collarbone again tingling starts can u help me diagnose my problem. Thank you | Hi, Thanks for your query. From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle sprain. Tingling sensation might be due to compression of nerve. You need to provide rest to the neck-preferably use a cervical collar. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow. In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild painkiller, then you might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedic. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
I am 8 weeks pregnant. this is my 3rd pregnancy in a year miscarried the first two at 6 weeks. Last week I went in for some minor spotting and the heartbeat was 157 bpm and dr said baby looked great. I am still bleeding a little nothing major and scared. Is it common to miscarry after seeing and hearing a strong hb? | Hallow Dear, I empathize your feelings. You have miscarried twice in the past and hence are naturally stressed out due to the current situation. It is good that your scan has revealed that the fetal heart is normal and fine. I would have appreciated if you were informed about the site of the bleeding; however, since your doctor has not made any of the mention it, it should not be from the chorionic tissue. Since you are having spotting/minor bleeding, I would advise taking some natural progesterone preparation from your Obstetrician. Also restrict yourself to the bed till your bleeding stops completely. Repeat the ultrasonography after a week to find out the status of pregnancy and baby. Depending up on the findings of this ultrasonography, further management can be planned. I hope this helps you. |
I have pain in my left arm,feels like muscle when I rotate my arm to the right and lift up its sharp. Shoveling snow today didn t help and now its a steady throb. not sure if a xray will help or if I m going to have to have a mri . it s been going on for at least a month or longer. | hello must attend an orthopedic clinic for proper examination and investigations.it could be supraspinatus tendinitis or biceps tendinitis (inflammation of tendons which attach muscle to bone) or even shoulder joint problem. Do hot fomentation and take Advil tabs after meals thrice a day and rest arm in a broad shoulder-arm sling till you attend orthopedics clinic. A weeks rest to 10 days would be good in sling along with medicines. The final treatment can be decided after examination and X-rays if necessary, MRI, if needed only thanks |
My top lip is swollen, 3x the size and I ve been putting ice packs on it all day. It started swelling yesterday when I either touched my lip from using hand sanitizer or drinking grape juice. It has not gone down. Help what shall I do. Work friday. | IIN regard to your query, this could be an allergic reaction for something what you had on the before day. Did you mean in your query after touching with sanitizer and grape juice if it is so then you might be allergic to ingredients that re-present in grape juice or other one? Usually for many times after having grape juice subjects feel little itchiness at the lip line vermilion border of lip. Please do consult your physician after examination he/she may prescribe Chat Doctor. Hope this has clarified your doubts. |
Hi have past abortion last 2007?my ChatDoctor level rises last year 2009 shows weak positive but im not pregnant..then now im married and shows weak positive again..im stil confused about the result .shows im 2weeks pregnant or it is just because of abortion happened before..thankyou | Hi there,Please repeat the Chat Doctor test if the values double then it means you are pregnant. If the values decline it implies that its due to the miscarriage.Typically, in a normal pregnancy the Chat Doctor values double or increase in 48 hours, if it is a failed pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy the values may decrease or not increase as expected.Also, Chat Doctor values take at least 3 weeks after an abortion to normalize. So if it is more than 3 weeks after your miscarriage it is unlikely to be due to it. Very rarely a condition called molar pregnancy has to be kept in mind, in this the Chat Doctor values remain elevated inspire of no normal pregnancy. This is a serious condition and need to be ruled out in your case if its more than 3 weeks from the abortion and if you are not pregnant and if the Chat Doctor values are still elevated but not doubling. IF so then please see a gynecologist immediately. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I have a big bump on the upper part of my gums. Its not near my teeth. It hurts especially when I press my face against it. The pain feels like its radiating to my teeth as if I have a toothache but if I simply touch my teeth, my teeth doesnt hurt. I noticed the big bump on my gums 5 days ago and wondering whom I should call | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as you have painful bump on upper gum this can be due inflammation of gum due to deposition of plaque and calculus in sublingual areas of gums. There might be formation of periodontal abscess in gum causing swelling. For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for examination of gums and in meantime do warm saline rinses, and you can apply ointment like gum paint on gums. Hope this will help you. |
my friend says the doctor diagnosed him with some blood cancer.. his heart stop producing new blood and he has to change his blood every 25-27 days or else hell die... doctor said its severe.. what is this sickness, is it hemophilia? I read a therapy called replacing genes.. how does it works? is there any hope for him? | Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Sorry to hear about the cancer your friend is fighting. Blood cancer might occur in many types and the patient symptoms vary. The new blood cells are produced in bone marrow. It is possible that the bone marrow in your friend is producing immature cells and this prevents formation of normal blood cells. In this way there is no new blood cells that are normal and all the cells released from the bone marrow are immature. For this reason he requires blood transfusion regularly. It is unlikely to be hemophilia which is a disease in which blood does not clot, and the patient has blood loss. Gene therapy and stem cell research is still going on with research trials in selected countries. This information of the availability of any trials and if your friend can participate will be known only if you contact any cancer research center in you place and give them detailed information about his illness and blood counts. Immune modulator therapy and bone marrow transplant might work and this needs detailed discussion with his doctor. Please do not worry. |
hi my name is jacob and i have this nasty foot infection i am hoping you can lead me to what it is and how to cure it. i have rash on the bottom and side of my foot pus bubbles form between and on my toes it itches and when i scratch or pop a bubble i feel relief sad to say. please help me | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! I am sorry to learn about your condition.First, it is necessary to investigate and find out the type of organism causing the infection. It might be fungal or bacterial. Once we find out the organism, we can give treatment accordingly. In case of a fungal infection, an oral antifungal is given and local antifungal cream should suffice. In case of bacterial infection, a potent antibiotic course will be helpful. Also, those pus bubbles if large may require incision and Chat Doctor. Supportive therapy of analgesics and antipyretic will be helpful. Hope this information in helpful. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. Wishing you a speedy recovery. With regards, |
Hi, I did a semen analysis yesterday but during test my penis didnt stand up at all may be because of stress as I dont have such problem so semen have been taken while my penis was not standing up..moreover, I lost the first portion of semen..the test has been done 36 hours after last ejaculation...The test result was very bad...volume | Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor I can understand your concern Don't rely on this report because you have lost first portion of semen and semen collected within 72 hours of last ejaculation So I strongly advise you to repeat semen analysis report after 3 day of sexual abstinence period After 3 day of abstinence collect semen otherwise false reading can occur Repeat it and then inform me for giving more comment Hope your concern solved Take care |
my grandmother is suffering from uncontrolled breathing problem since 16 days from June 1 she was hospitalised immediately at the mid night she was give oxygen mask for 4 hrs and then other 5 days she was given neb... after discharge also she is suffering from breadthing problem she cant sleep..... she is a sugar patient.... with swelling legs... donor of one kidney before 19 yrs.... i just need ur help Dr. its becoz of heart problem or she is suffering due to kidney problem....... she is sleepless for these 16 days sleeps very little due to breadthing problem....... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. I think she is having fluid retention in the body due to low urine output because of kidney failure and diabetes. Fluid retention in body causes1. Edema feet2. Pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs)3. Ascites (fluid in peritoneal cavity)So breathlessness can be due to pulmonary edema. And more in night favors pulmonary edema more. So better to admit her. She needs diuretics and treatment for kidney failure, cardiac problem, diabetes etc. So consult doctor and discuss all these. |
patient is 45 yrs of age, had a problem of obstructive jaundice in october 2009, doctor inserted a plastic stent which was then replaced by metal stent. after this treatment now (june 2010), again the problem of jaundice is appearing with abdominal pain & fever. On consulting the doctor, the doctor says, the stent is blocked? What exactly the problem is and what is the best treatment option? Also tell that if the stent is inserted in the common billiary duct, why not to remove the gall bladder? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Well, it would be good if you told me about other findings and exact cause of biliary obstruction. In cases of biliary stones usually there is no progressive obstructions and stents should not be obstructed. Unfortunately, in this case it is more likely to be malignant obstruction AAS I can conclude and here, only surgical therapy may be successful since any new stent will be obstructed again by tumor growth. I suggest consulting hepatobilliary surgeon and do surgery called hepatiko-jejunal anastomosis with cholecystectomy. Otherwise, jaundice may progress and cause serious issues in the future. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I take triamterine and I am taking cranberry pills for my kidneys. Could this make my potassium low? I am 65 and weigh around 180. Today I am really week feeling. I dont have a lot of energy. I started working in my flower beds this morning and couldnt do it for long. I have felt week the rest of the day. | Dear Patient, triamterene acts as a potassium sparing agent, thus it increases serum potassium rather than reduce it. Your symptoms may be related with ion abnormalities, thus I suggest doing a blood gas analysis to make sure there is no hyperkalemia or hyponatremia. Moreover, it is known to give dizziness and fatigue. Blood gases will allow your doctor to modify the therapy according to the findings. Let me know, |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I was on my period December 25-29 had severe cramping the 26th and 27th. I was exercising a few days later and had a light pink blood in my shorts. I read this could be implantation and took a test. It was positive. I just took two now only 9 days later and they re negative. What is wrong? Am I pregnant or not? | Hello, If you had a normal menstrual cycle, your chances of pregnancy are very, very rare. The positive pregnancy test could be an artifact. This is because the successive tests you took were negative. Yet, a clarification can be had through an estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles. Exercise can sometimes cause spotting, if the workout is rigorous. You can see a specialist for further evaluation of this spotting and also get a trans-vaginal sonogram to know the status of the pelvic organs. Hope this helps. |
I think i may be pregnant but im on the contraceptive implant. I have most of the symtoms like headaches, light bleeding constantly, sore back, sore stomach below the bellybutton, my sides hurt, tender breasts, hot flushes and sickness. Me and my partner have had alot of sex, around 8 - 15 times a week and its always been unprotected, please help? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. The contraceptive implant, if it is not expired (usually it lasts 2 years) is absolutely effective in preventing pregnancy by preventing you from ovulating. This you will not menstruate regularly while the implant is working. Actually the fact that your period is irregular is a sign that the implant is working, no matter how often you have sex. Furthermore, all the symptoms that you describe, like the breast tenderness, hot flashes, headaches and irregular bleeding are all potential side effects of the implant. These side effects tend to get better after the first 6 months of use. So to be on the safe side, you could check a urine pregnancy test, but it is extremely doubtful that any of your symptoms are due to pregnancy. Pelvic pain can also be caused by infections, and you shouldn't see your women's health provider to make sure you do my have a UTI or vaginal infection that could be complicating the issue. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, |
my mother is suffering 4m rosai dorfman 4m last 18 months. For 12 months she was under observation n now on steroid treatment. There ws improvement with steroids but as the dosage is being reduced health is deteriorating. Lots of weakness, vomiting, swelling. im confused wat to do??? | Rosai-Dorfman disease is a rare disorder where there is overproduction and accumulation of a specific type of white blood cell (astrocyte) in the lymph nodes of the body causing lymphadenopathy, most often those of the neck.wherein the cause is unknown. And the signs and symptoms vary from one person to another. In many cases there is spontaneous remission (without treatment) of this disease ranging within months to years. Others may undergo surgery for removal of the histiocytic lesion. And in some serious cases, a steroid given, or alpha interferon, others are anticancer Chat Doctor. And since the health of your mother is deteriorating then what we can do is symptomatic and supportive treatment. Like for example if your mother had fever then will give the antipyretic or if she had other complaints, then will give the specific |
im during 8th month pregnacy my hemoglobin level is 9.6.in 2&3rd month my hb level is above 10.3, in 6th month my hb is 9 at that time doctor iron gluose is given.7th month my hb is 10. any problem to baby this condition.pls suggest how to improve hb level | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have iron deficiency anemia. You should take injectable or oral iron therapy. Furthermore, you should take high iron diet like dates, green leafy vegetables, green wheat, beggary, Chat Doctor. Go for regular He estimation. Take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
i have pain my tummy all the time. and funny feeling. doctor suggested me to take painkilles , omeperasol and gaviscone. but painkilles make my pain worse. doctor mention it is golstone but he needs magnified scan. i do not know how long i shall wait? could you pls advise me what i should do? | Hi. If the painkillers are increasing the pain in abdomen, this can be due to acid-peptic disease. Continue with Omeprazole and gravestone. Go for a bland diet. Avoid oily and spicy foods. Have frequent small meals to cover up the empty stomach, which increases the acidity. No painkillers at all. You do need an Ultrasonography to diagnose or rule out certain diseases. And more important you need is an Endoscopy of upper GI tract. You should not wait, do all these tests as soon as possible. |
my daughter complains that she has abdominal pain right at her belly button most days. She was diagnosed with lactose intolerance as a small child. She drinks lactose free milk and we try to avoid lactose. She s 15 now do you think the pain is related to the lactose or does this sound like a gluten issue? | HI. I can understand your worry for a baby who was lactose intolerant. This can be a gluten problem, but that does not cause pain at a given spot as you have mentioned. Considering the age of 15 I would suggest you to undergo certain tests to rule out more important issues like |
hi, for about a couple of month i have been experiencing numbness from the left side of my chest and the muscle my left side is getting bigger and now it feels like numb getting far from the left side of my neck.. may i know what kind of symptoms is this? and what doctor to consult about my problem?.. thanks | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain due to cervical spine pathology is more. But better to get done ECG first, to rule of cardiac diseases because left sided chest pain is common with heart diseases. If ECG is normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. Then Consult orthopedic doctor and get done x-ray and MRI of cervical spine to rule out compression of nerve root. If this is also normal than get done vitamin B 12 level. If deficiency then you need supplements. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello. Ive been experiencing extremely mild lower back pain for the past few days, from my several months of sleeping on the couch. (Unfortunately, thats the only option for my sleeping.) While showering today, my back was still bothering me and I tapped it a bit in hopes that the pain would go away. Instead it intensified, and I cant even bend down to touch my toes. Additionally I feel light headed and a bit short of breath. What should I do? | Hi, I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. In my opinion you are probably having spinal issues like prolapsed inter vertebral disc / nerve root compression at spinal level, which is caused by your couch.I will suggest you to take some NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. And use a flat / hard bed for sleeping. I will suggest you to apply some pain relief gel at bedtime. You will be fine soon. Wish you a good health. Thanks & Regards |
i am scheduled for shock wave treatment for kidney stones and blockage. I understand they have more than 1 type of lithrotipsy machines, the ones that use water and those that use padded cushions. Which ones are recommended and why? Do they both use x-rays to guide them? I know some use ultrasound. Thank you | Endoscopic lithography refers to the visualization of a calculus in the urinary tract and the simultaneous application of energy to fragment the stone or stones into either extractable or passable pieces. Many calculi in the upper urinary tract are treated with extracorporeal shockwave lithography (ESL). However, for stones that are poor candidates for this modality, endoscopic therapy is indicated. Ureteroscopy is the most common means of visualizing an upper urinary tract calculus. In addition, percutaneous techniques (e.g., percutaneous entomology) can also be used. Depending on stone size and location and associated ureteral obstruction, various treatments can be used |
I have been taking levothyroxin for about 1 month. Had followup lab sork done yesterday and nurse called and said I need to increase amt; however, I am convinced that this medication has raised by blood pressure significantly. I am on blood pressure meds (only 10 mg enalapril) and it has worked great, but now blood pressure is consistently too high (aver of 165/105). Is high blood pressure related to lexothyroxin? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. My dear friend as you told that you are taking levothyroxine, its mean that you are patient of hypothyroidism. As your nurse told you to increase your levothyroxine dose, its mean your serum T.S.H in not under controlled.it's also true that some patient also face shot up of high B. P after taken levothyroxine. Hypothyroidism can also cause hypertension so its also necessary to control thyroid hormone. I suggest you for regularly check up your blood pressure and add another antihypertensive like HY Chat Doctor. 5 mg to control blood pressure after approaching your nearest Physician. My dear friend I also suggest you to do complete lipid profile test because hypothyroid also impair lipid profile that cause hypertension. Thnax for your query. |
Hello Doc! How should Deryphylin injection be administered to a patient suffering from acute Ashtma since past 50 years? Is it in combination with Betnesol? Is it intravenous or muscular?Dosage?Is it the last resort after inhalers like Seroflow 125 fail to comfort? Kindly give easily understandable answers so I can be ready with equipment if my father needs it. He is 75 and allergic to certain dusts and pollens,humidity,damp weather, and feels good in an air conditioned room.Thank you!Sunjay Somani | Hello Sanjay Your father is 70 years old and an asthmatic patient. When such patient visit with these symptoms I prescribe my patient MONTELUKAST+ ALBUTEROL tablet once or twice in day depending on the condition of patient and severity of symptoms. Usually patients responds very well and don't require any inhaler. Now about deriphyllin injection (don't gibe Benson as this is very dangerous for prolong use and keep this Chat Doctor. So DERIPHYLLINE is available in 2 ml strength. Take 2 ml in a syringe and introduce in vain (INTRAVENOUS) and insert medicine in the vein very, very slow. 2nd option is intramuscular either in the deltoid (shoulder) or gluteal muscle (hip) . Avoidance for pollen, mold, pests (cockroaches) , hay, fodder, fine dusting powder, sudden fall and rise of temperature, humidity, mite, dust are certain predisposing factor which triggers an asthmatic attack. Air conditioner, hot coffee, steam inhalation also helps. Hope this information will be helpful for your father. |
I have what i describe a swollen nodule on the left side of my neck on top of muscle. It moves as nd is painful, the pain burns and radiates to my shoulder. My doctor checked my lymph nodes and said they were normal, thinks i strained my neck and shoulder. Sending me to chiropractor. Is that the right course of action? | Hello, It could be soft tissue swelling. You should not go to a chiropractor before making a diagnosis. You can go for an ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. A fine needle biopsy may be required in case of diagnostic confusion. As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like diclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
For two years now I have had occasional faint dizzy feelings and none of the doctors seen can tell me why. I just recently began having rapid racing heart upon waking - usually around 4 am. I have noticed if I sleep propped up it doesnt race as fast when I wake up, but I do feel an increase. I have hormonal migranes, some mornings I have a spark in my eye that mirrors my heart beat. I have a watch that measures pulse and it is around 150 bts per minute when this happens. What type doctor should I see this time? | Hi, This is Chat Doctor. Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes. It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress, or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. Anxiety because of headache could be a cause in your case. But For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holder Monitor). You also need to do a 2D Echo & thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any. Thanks |
Can periodontal disease cause headaches associated with migraines. I noticed that I started having terrible headaches that make me dizzy and nauseus since I was told I had a gum infection. My gums are still sore and I feel pounding every now and then. | Hello, Periodontal disease can include infections that spread. Your system can react with these symptoms if the infection is severe. I do not know the extent of your periodontal disease or treatment provided. Are teeth loose and moving? Have you been placed on medications and have you ever had an allergic reaction to similar medications? Do you have habits such as grinding your teeth? Headaches and migrants can be associated with grinding or clenching your teeth. Often your bite needs adjustment with severe periodontal disease. I would suggest you discuss your symptoms with the dentist that diagnosed your periodontal disease. Toothpaste for sensitive teeth and fluoride rinses can help reduce soreness. You must keep up good dental hygiene. Warm salt water rinses may soothe healing tissue. Proper nutrition and HY Chat Doctor. Diet considerations may include a softer diet with reduced acidic, alcohol and spicy content. No smoking. Reduce irritants to your tissue. Pain and anti-inflammatory medications often help with discomfort and healing with periodontal treatments. Your dentist may prescribe a prescription rinse to assist healing and comfort. Thank you for your inquiry. I am available to answer additional questions if you provide additional details on your periodontal condition. I hope you find this helpful and will feel better soon. |
MOUTH ULCER IN BOTH TONGUE IS IT CURE BY LASER SURGERY? I M SUFFERING FROM MOUTH ULCER IN BOTH TONGUE. IN BIOPSY REPORT IT SHOWN LEKEWPLAKIA. DOCTOR ADVICE ME FOR LASER SURGERY. CAN U ADVICE IS IT CURE BY LASER SURGERY? OR IS IT HARMFUL FOR ME? PLS ANS ME | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would like to tell you that leukoplakia is a precancerous condition and needs to be cured immediately, laser surgery can be an option. I would suggest you to visit to a Dentist and get the checkup done. Take an OPG radiograph, Biopsy of the lesion will confirm the diagnosis. If you are having smoking, alcohol consumption so have to quit it permanently. Take multivitamin supplements. Hope this helps out. Regards... |
I have been diagonosed with squamous cell carcinoma. I had a lump in my neck under my ear area. They did 3 biopsies without results and finally took out the node. I have what is called TXN1Mo cancer. I have had every scan possible. None of these are used because one contradicts the other. I have had this since Feb and it is now Oct. I have never had any symtoms and am very healthy except for the pathologist report. They want me to take cisplatin chemo and radiation. I do not because they can not give me a prognosis because of unknown source. | Hello ktjohn41,I appreciate and congratulate you for your boldness. I am a Homeopath and so you will be reading different version from my side than what you were continuously hearing. Every organ in our body works under the control of the brain. Brain can be influenced by ones mind. When something goes wrong, understand that something happened in the mind-brain-organ axis. The same is the case with any lump formation also. Now you may go back to the days before you found the lump on your neck then you will be able to recognize a psychological conflict that was not resolved. The fear of death coined by the vested interests to the lumps must have affected you when you found the lump for the first time and when you have undergone repeated biopsies with frightful death sentences. If you have still in your mind the fear, then come out of it at the earliest. Resolve the unexpected psychological conflict in the way you think best. Lead a positive life. Remove all negative things like enmity, resentfulness, ego, envy, pride etc. from your mind. Lump is produced by the constitution to save you and not to kill you. In order to improve your immunity, adopt HomoeopatChatDoctorethod of treatment which is genetic, constitutional, individualistic, curative, holistic etc. Homeopathic remedies are safe and simple. You can contact me for Homeopathic treatment with your full details. Abstain from all chemo Chat Doctor. With best wishes, |
My 87 year old father has congestive heart failure and other issues with his heart including an aortic aneurisym and since January has had many thoracentesis to draing build up of fluid from his right lung. A month ago they had to surgically detach the tissue in the lung area that was attaching to the diaphragm and the lower lobe was completely collapsed. I believe it may have been called debrasion or something of that nature. I do not live with my father but was told today that the right lung is now totally collapsed. Although I realize death can come at any time, can he live with only one lung (as he is apparently doing right now)? | Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Yes for sure your father can be able to live with only one lung.* Precautions for better recovery-Always do walking in fresh air, deep breathing exercises, YOGA for keeping the remaining lung fit and fine.- Even in case of minor respiratory ailment, immediately consult doctor.- No smoking if doing. Hope this will clear your query. Wishing him fine health ahead. Regards dear take care. |
My son is three years old and like a boy running around outside fell and landed straight on the side of his head all his face is grazed really bad my main worry is the bruise on his forehead it s not a lump but it had little red dots on the bruise and he done this not yesterday but the day before and tonight he not settling should I be worried he keeps waking up crying ??? | Hello. I just read through your question. The most encouraging part about the story, is that he did not lose consciousness at the time of impact. Bruising can take days to weeks before it heals. Headaches can persist for several days after the injury. This does not mean that there is anything bad going on neurologically. You can treat the headaches with Tylenol or Motrin, and give the bruise more time to heal. |
My mother is just coming out of surgery (86 year old) - broken leg - in surgery about 2 hours and once they took out the breathing tube, she is doing shallow breathing . She has dimentia and doesn t really know us anymore. She has a do not resuscitate order. They put her on an oxygen mask to see if that would help. They are contemplating putting the breathing tube back in over-night. If we don t put the breathing tube back in, what could happen? Will she be in more pain? If we allow the breathing tube, will that be violating the do not resuscitate order? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I can understand the discomfort your mother is going through, because of pain and breathing difficulty. I can also understand the dilemma you and family members are facing. It is important to keep your mother pain-free and comfortable. From that point of view, adequate oxygen supply is important. This should be given by oxygen mask. Putting her on ventilator through throat tube is against the \"do not resuscitate\" orders. In addition, it will add pain & discomfort to her. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Its hard to explain but my sister who is 53 year old has been in 13 nursing homes and in the state hospital right now in witcha falls ,, she is thinks the devils out to get her at ever turn, she thinks nurses are killing her. she accuses most men of raping her even in the nursing homes, she is combative ,argumentative, she can not see well at all now ,, it is heart wrenching. She was in good health till about 6-7 years ago. She was a respiratory therapist and was great at her job. we are desperate to find help for her . One doctor said she had conversion disorder but with other underlining problems we really need a mayo clinic to help her save her . Can you recommend any one or place we can write to | His had gone through your query. Symptoms that you mentioned are not indicating conversion disorder. Odd belief with persecutors delusions and suspicious nature may indicate psychotic illness It may indicate psychotic illness like brief psychotic or dissociative reaction. Proper mental status and psychological evaluation will give more confirmatory idea. You have to consult psychiatrist nearby for more detail assessment. It is treatable conditions. Anti-psychotic medication can help. So consult and get help. Wish her very good health. Feel free to ask. Thank you. |
My one and a half year has fallen a couple of times on a hardwood floor on his forehead and it happened again a few minutes ago .....he seems fine...and i am putting a cold face cloth on it..... but my question is why doesnt the other bumps go away...does it mean he has brain damage? | Hi. Thanks for contacting us. Ur child had fallen twice, and your query is why the previous bump not going away and want to know whether it indicates brain damage. Madam what your child has is hematoma skin and subcutaneous tissue which will get reduced in a weeks time. Y our cold sponging should help. I hope he should not have an internal injury brain and if it happens child will be more irritable, can have vomiting, can throw fits and might have difficulty in moving limbs. Incase he has any of these get an in person opinion from a doctor. Take care Madam |
23, female, right side abdominal pain, bloating, fatigue, tired, nauseous & dizzy spells. headaches every now and again not normal I never used to get them I was diagnosed with cycts on my right ovary looked like a chocolate chip cookie back in Feb the pain has gotten worse in the past two weeks as well as being dizzy and nauseous pain gets worse when I try to sleep at night or do any activity even as much as get up from a chair. | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorovarian cysts cause all these symptoms. Get an Ultrasound abdomen to know the size and number of cysts. If your periods are normal you need not worry. If you have menstrual abnormalities like painful menstruation, irregular periods, amenorrhea.consult your gynecologist to rule out polycystic ovarian disease or chocolate cysts of ovary, endometriosis.meanwhile take meftalspas tab and laparoscopic ovarian Chat Doctor. Thankyou. |
I developed a rash type of skin infection about a week ago. My Dermatologist diagnosed it as Shingles . Another medical facility had taken a culture sample that was diagnosed as stenotrophomones maltophilis. Is this the same thing or similar to Shingles? | Hello, Shingles is most definitely not the same thing as Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia. Shingles is a skin eruption that is actually caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia is a bacterial infection caused by the gram negative bacteria Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia. Shingles can be treated with an antiviral medication like acyclovir while Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia must be treated with an antibiotic like trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. They are two very different conditions. |
Hi My son is 5 + and for the past 3-4 years he has constant cough / cold which results in slight wheezing and he has to be on doulin respules till he is better... is there any other treatment or can be this be overcome with age... our doctor is saying if this continues he would be full blown asthmatic.. .. we had got his allergy test done.. he is allergic to dust and dog dander.. we have removed all the carpets from home an dare trying to house our pet dog in a kennel or open space outside.. please advise | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, this is an allergic constitution if I would be his doctor then I would surely treat him with the following treatment, 1) Tab Loratadine one tab three times in day2) Tab Prednisolone 20 mg three times in day for three day (Reduce the dose by 10 mg every after third day till you reach the last dose of 10 mg three times in day for three days) after this regime it is better to have Tab Grenadine once in day for three months, hope this information helps you, have nice day. |
Im being treated for a kidney infection for nearly 3 weeks. First 7days on trimorphen antibiotics and now 2weeks on nitrofurantion. Its still not clearing up still have awful pain in right flank area around to abdomen and groin. Im taking co-codamol 30/500. Ive been scanned and no stones. Im now getting pain in left flank to. | HIT hanks for your query. The two common causes for resistant UTI are |
i m doctor 37 year old and 8 weak pregnant i want to abort it because i m working in busy hospital.with pregnancy very difficult to work.i have 3 children last one 3 year old.please solve my problem i used cytotec 4 times but no benifit plz snd me home remidies to abort it soon.thanks | **1. Since you yourself are a doctor, thus you are very well familiar that Medical termination of pregnancy laws remains the same even for Ayurveda. Under the act, abortion can be provided only by a registered medical practitioner who has the necessary qualification, training and experience in performing MTP and only at a place which has the facilities, meeting standards specified in the Rules and Regulations of the MTP Act. ii. Moreover, abortion is associated with serious complications, a few even life-threatening ones. Therefore, I do recommend all my patients to follow up with the treating doctor during and after the procedure. iii. Without an opportunity to physically examine the patient and monitor the process of termination, it is very unsafe and unethical on my part to suggest you the measures. So please visit your healthcare provider for safe termination. |
hi, today i got a dizzy spell after brushing my teeth, i was using a new tooth brush and a new types of tooth paste if that helps in any way, i was wounding what might have casued it, i brushed my teeth as normal, there was a little bit of gum bleeding but nothing major, but once id finished i suddenly felt very faint as if i i was about to pass out | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Using a new tooth brush and a toothpaste will not cause any bleeding. Bleeding while brushing will be because of gingivitis(gums inflamed) or u may have put more pressure on the gums, so it caused a little bleeding. Get your teeth cleaned with the local dentist and use a mouth wash. As for the faint feeling that should not have any relation with the brushing and maybe because of some other issues. If worried or is persistent consult a doctor. Hope this was beneficial and u recover soon. Thanks and regards. |
dear sir i have problem in my neck, i have a lision in c5 and c6. i took ATT for 8 month, then it was healed as Tuberculosis, now my small finger is not functioning and my induction finger and middle finger is also getting burning and numness, i have deep pining pain in my LETF SHOULDER AND BLADE, also paining , please advice me | Hi, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, the location and movement of a pain gives clues as to what is going on. This pain goes in a pathway up to the neck where the problem is. Without an exam, I can only give general information, and spinal TB is really hard to get rid of and as it spreads it hits areas and that can include nerves, but it can continue on to give spinal meningitis or total paralysis. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My friend has been having a few problems she is only 14 years old and she has been having all these problems such as | Hello, What you have described here are more in favor of early depression. It can also be seen in anemia (blood deficit) and hypothyroidism. Irritability, difficulty in concentrating, lethargy, insomnia and lack in interest are all early signs of depression. Try to find out the reason for same. Do not leave your friend alone. You can also consult with a psychiatric doctor, get a CBC blood test and a thyroid profile for further investigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i have a sliding hernia and c.o.p.d also high blood pressure and high colestrol in addition to angina and 13 years ago i had a mastectomy . next wednesday i will have a pre assessment before having my gall bladder removed by keyhole surgery. my main concern is will i be ok having this op with copd and my hernia problem. Has anyone undergone this surgery before with these problems. Thank you. | Hi. Thanks for the query. You didn't mention the indication for removal of your Gall bladder. Even though you are having gall stones, if you are not having pain in the right upper part of the abdomen, there is no need for surgery. It can be incidental Gall stone. As you are going for keyhole surgery(Laparoscopy), you will be given General anesthesia. Your anesthetist should be very competent to give Anesthesia to a COPD patient. Sliding hernia is not a contra indication for keyhole surgery. High blood pressure will be controlled by antihypertensives. Cholesterol levels will also be controlled. Everything will be assessed in your Pre assessment. If you are fit for surgery, you can ask your surgeon to do Sliding hernia also in the same set-up through keyhole method. As there is no medical treatment for Sliding hernia, you can ask your surgeon to do both procedures in single setting. I have done Gall bladder removal surgery with COPD without any complication in OPEN method, not by keyhole procedure. Hope you will be fit for Keyhole surgeryWish you good health. Regards |
Hi I have been in pain with two teeth, shooting pain like nerve pain haven t slept for last couple of days I have took neurofen every 4 hours I find sipping cold water helps when I have the dart of pain is there anything else I can do until I see a dentist kind regards | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint if there is such a severe pain in your teeth that is relieved by sipping cold water it probably explains that there is inflammation in the nerves of the teeth and needs immediate treatment. You should consult a dentist and get an x Ray done and in case of Decayed teeth involving nerves of teeth root canal treatment followed by antibiotics and painkillers will relieve. If the pain is due to any cracks in teeth caused by any traumatic injury or caused by biting on something very hard then the treatment that is root canal treatment or extraction will depend upon the location of fracture where crown fracture are treatable while root fractures mostly needs extraction of tooth. As of now you can take a higher painkiller that can relieve severe pain like TRAMADOL. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
Hello Dr. . I am having sinus problems from may this year, my Dr didn t give nothing as he believes is a virus.. but las 3 days I am at bed with strong cough thick phlegm, headache.. but the worse thing is an upper back pain that is the most insoportable.. because I can t have my back propped against nothing.. even a pillow.. is the 3rd day this pain doesn t relieve with panadol.. is this symptoms normal with a flu? or should I worry about this pain in my back? | Hi thanks for asking question in Chat Doctor. The viral infection can lead to fever, headache and in general muscular pain like symptoms. The back pain can be part of viral infection or because of musculoskeletal pain. The improper sleep posture might cause back pain. The back pain can be because of muscular strain due to any cause like heavy exercise, during weight lifting etc. So just now treat your sinus infection symptomatically and maintain immunity with fruit and green leafy vegetables. Chat Doctor. If after 3 to 4 days no benefit and back pain worsening then further work up needed to rule out other causes of back pain. Just now consider it as muscular pain, and do enough rest. I hope my suggestion will help you. |
helo doctor i am 21 yrs old male i have keloids on my chest,shoulders and also on my waist i met some doctors but no use i want to get rid of them please help me by giving some suggestions or give me the address of some good doctors who are in hyderabad,india | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Keloid is type of wound healing. It is actually familial tendency. Surgical removal of Keloid is contraindicated because chances of recurrence are very high. Keloid is actually harmless and hence no treatment is required. But for cosmetic purpose, people want to remove Keloid. And for this surgery should not be done. Intro keloid steroid injections are useful in some cases. So if you have cosmetic problem with Keloid than consult dermatologist and discuss intra Keloid steroid injection. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My daughter was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July, 2013. She opted not to do chemo and traditional treatments and chose instead to do all natural treatments. Now, 1 year later, she went to Cancer Treatment Center Of America and now has stage 4 breast cancer, cancer in her lungs and in her bones. I just would like to know if you can give me some idea of life expectancy for something this severe. Also, her dr gave her hormones and told her that would keep the cancer from spreading and that she can do that for 3 months while she decides if she wants to do chemo. TRUE OR FALSE??? | The reason that the cancer returned and in a more severe form is because your daughter opted for a non-scientific method of treatment and so was under-treated. Based on her stage and extent of disease now, she should immediately start on chemotherapy and not waste time thinking about it. Hormone therapy in her case will be inferior to chemotherapy. Of course, she should be fit enough to tolerate chemotherapy which only her treating physician can tell. With proper treatment and good response to chemotherapy, her chances of living 5 years is 30% and her median survival will be 18 months. |
Im having abdomen pain from india before i came to saudi arabia now today i got that same pain doc prescribed me spasmo proxvyon and i could stock enough just bought one strip and i finished it now i went to the clinic n doctor gave me cyclopam this is not effecting me pain is still there can u tell me some other substituent coz i have my medical tomorrow | Hi makachi666. Thanks for your question. It appears to be a severe pain abdomen may be due to renal stone, gall stone, peptic ulcer disease, pancreatitis, urinary tract infection or any other intestinal obstruction so urgently do a USG WHOLE ABDOMEN, UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY, ROUTINE BLOOD, URINE FOR ROUTINE AND STOOL FOR PC and consult with a gastrosurgeon for urgent relief you can take Tuscan tab and pan-D tab and Iran and Metromile, but the best medicine is to introduce a rules tube and nothing can be taken per orally and iv fluid should be given and its work like magic however severe pain may be this treatment will make you relief. Best wishes |
hi. im not sure if i have food stuck in my wind pipe or epiglottis, but everytime i burp or just sit food comes up, but it wont come out. ive tried to cough it out and even tried to make myself throw up. how can i get rid of this? its causing a little breathing problems and chest pain. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause burping, chest pain, breathing difficulty etc. So avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Lose weight if you are obese. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. 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. |
I had flap surgery today & took 4 clindamycin 1 hr before surgery &he wanted me to take it 10 more days but since I have had bad reaction from the cream that I had to use vaginaly I didnt want to take it he said it was ok since I took the 4 before surgery. Hope that is ok I dont want to get a infection. He is a excellent dentist I went to for 40 years . What do you think | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should take other antimicrobial agent if you are allergic to the previous one. Taking the agent for at least two days after surgery will protect you from infection. Though the dentist is the good doctor, but infection chances never be ignored even with good doctor. Maintaining good oral hygiene can still help you further in prevention of infections. You can use chlorhexidine mouthwash for cleaning if mouthed. It helps reduce mouth wash. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
can i take ChatDoctor drops and clomid together? will this increase my chances of pregnancy? I took clomid 50mg and got preg with.twins the.first try and miscarried. I have been trying clomid now.for 10mounths and im up to 150 mg, and im not getting ant lh surge.on ovulation test. I believe its bcs im on provera 10 mg for 10 days to start my period . when i start my period in the.middle of.my provera cycle the.clomid doesnt work. if i start after the 10 days it does...... We want a baby so bad and total have been trying for 2 years .... please help | HI welcome to Chat Doctor,1st of all i would like to know if you are under some specialist guidance or not? Taking any medicine has got a rationale. If your not ovulating you are supposed to take closed, if your ovum is not rupturing at a particular time u SHD take Chat Doctor(a follicular study is a God way to know if u require Chat Doctor or not). And if you are taking proverb to get your periods then take for 5 days without any gap n u oil get your periods within 3-5 days after stopping proverb(u must b taking proverb irregularly that's d reason your starting your periods in d middle of cycle!). Start induction from 2nd day but under qualified medical supervision. Now, as u eV taken blood for long other causes of an ovulation should b sought for, n treated accordingly. So best of luck & take care. |
For the past 2 months Ive been having the need to take a deep breath. It happens mostly during the day when Im doing little things. My resting heart rate is between 70-80 but as soon as i get up and walk around its in the 120s.I was blowing bubbles for my children the other day and that was a struggle like It was very tiring for me. I have seen a cardiologist and have had 2 ekg, a ct scan of the chest with contrast, a chest x ray, an echo, some blood work, thyroid checked..all came back normal. WHat could be causing this? | Respected User, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. Most important factor for criteria age is not narrated here. In absence of that I can tell difficulty in breathing relates to decreased respiratory Chat Doctor. I will suggest salient features for you which will be helping you through |
HI I HAVE MIS MY DEPO INJECTION AND IAM ALMOST 2 WEEKS LATE CAN I BE PREGNANT I DID TAKE I PREGNANT TEST ND IT SHOW NEGATIFE BUT MY SISTER IS ALSO 2 WEEKS LATE AND SHE WHENT TO THE CLINIEK AND TAKE A PREGNANT TEST AND IS SHOW POSITIVE BUT IF SHE TAKE THE SAME PREGNANT TEST THAT I HAAVE TAKEN IS SHOW NEGATIF HOW CAN THAT BE CAN I BE PREGNANT TO? | Hi and thank you so much for this query. The truth is that, when you miss your demo injection, the chances of getting pregnant are real. What I don't understand is why the pregnancy tests are not giving the same results for your sister when she uses the one that you used. Did you check the dates and make sure the tests were still good for use? Hope so. My advice is that you get a different brand of pregnancy test and repeat the test with. If the results are consistently negative, then you are most likely not pregnant. If the test should turn out positive, the visit the hospital and get this results checked out. I am so sorry about the inconveniences this has caused you. Please, always take your prescriptions serious to avoid future situations like this. Also, also consider using protection when having sex to help prevent STDs in addition to unwanted/unplanned pregnancy. I hope this ad Chat Doctor. Feel free to as me more questions if need be. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Wish you the best of health. |
Where do I start?Head aches ( temples, top of head, behind eyes), sore neck pain when I turn my head= all the way down my spine on right side, swelling at base of skull/neck. Major sinus infections last 2 yrs. Rash behind ears and chest. Post nansel drip, chest feels like pins and needles sometimes comes and goes??? I have been on zithro max, augmnetine, and a 6 days prednisone pack. ENT gave me yet another antib. which seamed to work two weeks since the last meds. Stress is a major player in my life. | Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a sinus infection. I see you have already taken a cycle of antibiotics to treat the infection. I recommend using an antihistamine such as Cetirizine to relieve the rash. Furthermore, I also recommend using a Calamine lotion for local application. Furthermore, I suggest to Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I recently had two gold crowns put onto two of my right lower molars, however it has been two wks and I am stii have sensivity to cold and a bit of tenderness to a stong bite when I chew on that side of my mought. My dentist told me that my teeth did not need a root canal and the caps were put on pefectly and that I should give my tooth some time to settle and adjust the crown. I have had crowns done b4 and this did not happen and I am worried that something is wrong and the crowns will have to removed and re installed to fix what is wrong but my dentist thinks that in time it would be okay with soem prescription strenght floride toothpaste but I do not know what to believe or do. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold sensitivity and tenderness in teeth after a root canal which is due to accumulation of pus below the root tips of the tooth and which sometimes occur due to leftover infection even after root canal. Sometimes sensitivity occurs due to nerve injury. Need not worry. I would suggest you to consult endodontist again and get evaluated and get IOWA(x-ray) of that tooth done to find any infection. Doctor may irrigate tooth and can prescribe antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medications. Avoid intake of sharp and sticky food. For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and do warm saline rinses several times a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
I have a non painfull movement in my abdomen. i can feel it more frequently at night hours after iv eatin, it feels like it has grown in the past month, i will be laying flat and feel and see my stomach move from one side to the next and when i put my hand on it, it disapears. i am very thin, and when i suck in m stomach there is a noticable lump. i have regular bowl movements and iv always been a gasy person. im on the pill and when this first started took a preg test and it was negative...any ideas what i could have...thanks | Hi. Thanks for your query. Great history. Since you are very thing, it is normal to have and be seen the normal intestinal movements. Intestines allow forward passage of its contents, the food, to move forwards by a process called peristalsis and can be felt or seen in some thin people. Yet, it is better to confirm by a clinical examination by a Gastroenterologist/ General Surgeon to confirm this. You may need to undergo |
Hello, a blister with yellowish pass formed on my thigh just above the knee cap. At first I had itchiness and I scratched quiete vigorously the next thing a blister with yelowish stuff has formed and is quite painful. Should I puncture it with a sharp need and squeeze out the fluid or what should I do? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It would be best not to puncture it because the aseptic technique can introduce further infection. At the moment, it is likely that you have an abscess which is a localized collection of pus, though part of treatment is incision and Chat Doctor. In addition, the abscess cavity is supposed to explored or prodded for a bit to break down any additional pus walls to prevent recollection. It would be best to see your doctor for assessment and treatment. Antibiotics are also needed this is difficult at this time then you can consider magnesium sup hate paste, this encourages discharge to come out of an abscess. I hope this helps |
about a month ago i felt and heard a pop in my lower left calf Muscle after a couple days the pain was gone and I could walk on it but i m still getting the swelling from my knee to my toes I never had this issue until i hurt my calf.... any suggestions? | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion such symptoms occur due to acute tear in the muscle, since your pain is already going, you need to give some more time to heal, do not rest the healing process again and again, and once your pain settles, you will need to do regular exercise. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note-Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. |
My wife is having swollen lymph node in her right side neck for past 20 days. The GP gave her antibiotics for 1 week and it is not get reduced, so the GP referred ENT . We went to ENT surgeon he also advised to take antibiotics for 2 more weeks. Still it is not getting down and he advised for further investigation like CT scan and biopsy . Also he told us that the biopsy will be done by minor surgery in neck. We are wondering now for that and not sure what kind of disease will it be. But the ENT suspect TB or cancer. She don t have any other symptom like weight loss , night sweating, etc. Also now she is very much scaring to come close with my child and other people also since she feel it is contiguous. I am looking for second consultation in Chennai (India) to discuss about it before biopsy. Please help us to find very good experienced doctor to deal this problem in Chennai. Also please advice what kind of problem it will be. Manoj | Hi, If a lymph node does not reduce in size even after 2 weeks of antibiotics then definite diagnosis has to be made. Excision biopsy is the best option in this case. At which portion of neck the lymph node was detected is an important issue, if it is more lateralized than excision biopsy will be a simple procedure and can be done under local anesthesia. If you are worried too much then at least a FNAC can be performed, but this will not be the gold standard. Please try to consult your doctor about excision biopsy as soon as possible. Otherwise, valuable time will be wasted. Whatever may be the disease it is wise to pick it up quickly. Then only it will be easier to treat it otherwise unnecessary problem will be invited by you. Take care of your wife. |
Hi I am a teenage boy and I am conserened about a couple things with my penis. I have never had sexual contact ecxcept kissing a girl so I don t think I could have an STD but on the bottom of the head of my penis right in between the shaft and glans penis (I am circumsised) there are 4 small growths, 2 of which are bigger than the other 2 and they form a square. They are a whitish red color and there is another one growing bellow those 4. They don t itch or look gross or anything they just bother me because they re there! So what could they be? Could i have genital warts even though I have never even had sexual contact? Also when I open my urethrea there is a purple spot on the left side it s kind of in the middle of the inside of my pee hole and its a little lumpy I guess. Again, it doesn t bother me when I urinate or anything it just concerns me that its there! One time i touched it and it stung! So what could that be? | Hi, The growth could be the lesion of genital wart, it is not necessary to have sexual intercourse for acquiring General wart. It is caused by human papillomavirus and can be transmitted from hands to genital region also. Please visit any good Dermatologist as the treatment is necessary because it is contagious in nature. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us. |
Hi Im arlyn I have problem about my kidney.history of partial rigth nephrectomy 3 years ago.I have a bilateral kidney and now I have again a mild renal pilvis fullness in the right kidney.what is the next plan for this kind. And what is the treatment. | HIT hank for asking to Chat Doctor If you had gone through the partial neurectomy and now having some symptoms regarding the kidney then it has to be treated accordingly initially, means symptomatic treatment, if the symptoms goes away with symptomatic medicine then fine but if it does not respond to it then it has to be investigated and then the treatment should be planned in accordance with the reports you can have word with your neurosurgeon hope this will help you in taking decision have nice day. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your. Hi i shaved like all my hair off with trimers in my genareal area. Days later notice this black bumps under my penis and the sides dont know what to do to get rid of them. I just want some help | Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you. I understood your health concernsBased on your query data, In my opinion, Dear You seem to suffer from psychosis Barbie(perifolliculitis) with fungal infection/or razor bumps(psudofolliculitis Barbie) or Forays spots. Contact dermatitis for treatment of the first 2 with antibiotics and NSAID. Fordys spots does not need any treatment. Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied by it. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME. I would love to help you out.Awaiting any further query. Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant |
hello Sir, iam 24 years old and my height is 5.09 foots, weight about 68 kgs. Sir i have a problem with my penis it feels itchy from few a days, itchy in the tip of my penis and the round area and my penis foreskin is also joint forward like glu, i cant slide my penis skin it is hurting me. please help... | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. I think you are unable to retract your foreskin in the usual days itself. Beneath the foreskin, there could be Sega accumulation which could have triggered growth of microorganism which causes itching and stickiness. Slowly retract and try cleaning beneath the foreskin. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hi, i have Transplanted Kidney given by my mother, i am facing the Protein Leak Problem and Creatinine is 1.66My doctor suggested me to get the extended KFT done. I want to know what is Extended KFT. I searched on the net but it shows only KFT. Could you please guide me? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i assure you, there's nothing to worry about extended KFT. As KFT means kidney function test, extended KFT, only means you'll need some more tests, as you've a protein leak problem. In extended KFT, usually tests include checking CBC, urea,creatinine, calcium,electrolytes, proteins,uric acid, FBS and urine routine. Hope your doubts cleared. For my expert opinion, on any doubt, you can send it, as a direct question. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
hi sir my name is adnan bashir .I am 25 yrz old and I am from Pakistan. my kidney not work is properly my kidney size is small and this disease effect my both legs the rickets disease spread my legs day by day and sir i am very worried about this disease the all pakistani doctors dont accept to opprate me they ask if they try the most chances i will die bcoz my blood urea and creatine high so that is the reason the doctors not agree my operation the kidney disease also effect my height my height is small my height 4 feet 10 inch plz sir help me what i do | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If you are having rickets due to vitamin D deficiency, you can take supplements of vitamin D to at least stop the further progress of the disease. With deranged renal function, going for a surgery is risky. The stress of surgery might cause a renal failure. You need to bring the renal functions to normal with the help of medicines and dietary restrictions. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. |
i am using cifran oz for for my severe gum pain.there seems a cavity has formed between my tooth and gum and while I try eating any thing solid it gives a severe pain at that zone. I also feel hat a tooth is not firmly placed . pl advise action and tell me if the medicine i am taking is proper or not? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . As per your query it seems that you have deep decay in tooth and if it is also appearing loose it is probably due to dental abscess causing elevation of tooth from the socket. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. You can be advised Root Canal Treatment LI of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers for permanent resolution. Cifran Oz as being an antibiotic will reduce infection but for complete relief treatment of tooth is must. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I got married 10 years back and my age is around 0 and mynhusband ages is 47 and he is diabetic for the past 6 years and my tubes are blocked whether I can try for IUI and what will be the cost suggest me a good doctor. My email id is YYYY@YYYY | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. For GUI intrauterine insemination, tube must be open, then ovum can travel through the tubes and fertilization can happen. If tubes are blocked then IVF in vitro fertilization is good option.GUI is little costly, consult your family physician for further advise. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
My mother (81 years old) had cataract surgery today (but not the question!) and as her heart rate was monitored I noticed that is went down to 45 bpm when she relaxed. She had thyroid cancer 50 years ago and is on levothyroxine 25 mcg. She isnt experiencing dizzyness or headaches. Is this something that I should be concerned about. She also has Alzheimers and is taking Aricept 10 mg. | Hi, There are three potential reasons here. First she has been hypothyroid, it's possible that the dose she is taking may be less for her, or due to stress of surgery her requirement might have increased. You should get one TSH done. Also get potassium levels. You should discuss with ophthalmologist, have they used any medicine like Till which decreases the heart rate, and third possibility, Accept also has side effect of reducing heart rate, she must be on it since long. If she is not having any symptoms, then not to worry just monitor it and get the above test done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I have a small hard lump on the outside of my left knee, in line with the joint. It doesnt hurt until i knock it and it hasnt changed size or place. It is more visable when the leg is stretched. I have been to see a dr who said there was nothing to worry about but I am still worrying. What do you think it could be? | Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Oschgood Shatters Disease-/ or Asteroid hematoma/ or osteophytes from knee arthritis. Treatment -Would depend on cause-Oschgood shatters disease-Cold compresses/Tab NSAIDs for 7 days/ Tab Choral Fort/ It D3 with Calcium would resolve / with Physiotherapy.-Asteroid Hematoma -if causes discomfort could be excised surgically. Osteophytes-Need Treat with Arthritis-ARthroscopic surgical debridement of the osteophytes and arthritis of the knee joint and accompanied storied ligaments. Intra-articular injections of the mesenchymal stem cells would resolve the arthritic damage to the buffer cartilage knee menisci. Knee replacement in extreme arthritic cases is advisable. Hope that, This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist |
My daughter 7, who is 48lbs has been having constant abdominal pain for the last 21 days started at her belly button moved to her right side and is now back at her belly button. She feels better after laying down for awhile and napping, or with eating crackers. She normally runs between 97.6 and 98.4 but she has been running in the 99s. She doesnt nap but has been sleeping for hours every day after I pick her up from the school and still going to bed at 8p. It doesnt make it better or worse when she eats, or eats certain types of foods. She has had allergy tests done and only showed an allergy to dust not even pollens or pet dander, I can not find a trigger to when it gets worse and when it gets better, however the laying down and crackers do work. The 3 ER visits, and 3 trips to the Drs has given us know answers. A CT, Ultrasound, urine and blood panels done, all with normal results. She is going to school but they then call to pick her up because she is not doing well. She has made a total of 5 whole days in the last 3 weeks and only because she says she tries to ignore the pain as much as she can. No emotional issues, no bullying, she loves school and wants to be there. Her last ER visit the Dr prescribed her 1/2 tsp every 8hrs of Donnatal Elixer to take to see if it helped. Sometimes it helps sometimes it doesnt. However I am concerned with giving it to her as I read the info that says in children use extreme caution. WWW.WWWW.WW Not saying it is Appendicitis that she has but 3 years ago I had the same exact symptoms as her, pain that was constant but would get better and worse, in and out of ERs, Drs, and Specialists with all test showing normal for a month. I was run through the ringer, even after being admitted to the hospital after a month of this, they still ran a weeks worth of tests before deciding to go in and do exploratory surgery. They said I had appendicitis, in fact, they said it had ruptured and resealed itself, and pathology of it said the appendix was completely obliterated. Is there anyway the same thing can being going on with my daughter? Would the Donnatal mask the symptoms of Appendicitis? Is that even safe for her to take? Is there other ways besides surgery I could try to eliminate it being appendicitis or even treating it, preferably naturally with out use of pharmaceutical medicines. What other things could it be, I know abdominal pain is associated with so many different health problems. Any feedback or suggestions that I could take to her Drs would be great, she has a referral to go se a Pediatric GI, just waiting for that to go through. Thank you for your time! | Thank you for the question. I would suggest visit to pediatric gases. She requires colonoscopy to detect any inflammatory disease of bowels or polyps or diverticulitis etc. Appendix may be normal or would have showed in ultrasound, you may repeat it for it and abdomen as a whole for kidney, ureter also. Chat Doctor. Can be given twice or thrice a day for 5 days 60 mg in three divided doses. Also stool examination should be done for Guardians and other microbes, worms. There is no harm if since dose of zen tel is given |
Hello sir I have a white pimple like thing on my scrotum .I have 3 pimple of which one is large one .it is been there from almost 2 years .I don t face any problem because of the same.I though it will go by its own but they are stable in size and shape....sir pls give ur suggestion for I am very worried about the same.....is it any std? And is thr any home remedy....?....pls reply sir ...thank you... | HelloThanks for query. Based on your statement it seems that you have 3 lumps on your scrotal sac for 2 years. These are most likely to be Sebaceous Cysts The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Start taking broad spectrum antibiotic like Definite along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. If problem persists consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment. You may need to get the bigger cyst excised in Toto under local anesthesia. |
At the age of 21 I suffered from neurocysticercosis later on fully recovered almost last 20 year any seizure or any kind of problem , but still taking Eption 100 MG one Tablet only every night, please suggest can I stop it immediately , in latest CT Scan no any abnormality observed in Brain. | I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. So if I understand you correctly you have been without a seizure for 20 years now and the latest scan showed no abnormality. It would've been preferable if you had an MRI instead of a CT scan, it is a more reliable exam. That being said though 20 years without seizures is a long time. Generally it is attempted to with Chat Doctor. Furthermore, only 1 tablet a day is too low a dose, I wonder if it is providing any protection at all. So I would advise stopping it, of course after discussing it with your physician as well. I remain at your disposal for other questions. |
first started with Jaundice, then colonoscopy with biopsy, had an antibiotic shot due to having spinal cord infection 14 years prior. had to have a 10ml x 60m; stent put in pancreas, gall bladder and biliary to drain bile. Also was dx with stage 4 CA of pancreas and liver. Due to location cannot remove surgically or radiation tx due to location. Have just completed round 1 of chemo and will restart chemo on Oct 22-24. Usually the symptoms are worse at night and keeps me from sleeping I have tried numerous topical creams also benadryl but I dont like being groggy. unfortunately on medicare and hmo and it takes a month to get an appt with pcp> | I am sorry to say but from your description, I could not make out what your symptoms are that keep you awake at night. I assume it is the itching associated with jaundice. First, let me assure you that your treatment is on the right lines and your jaundice is likely to go down with time now that the stent has been placed. As the jaundice subsides, so will the itching. In the meantime, the only thing that is going to help is application of calamine on your skin before going to sleep (since that is the time when it troubles you most). |
Hi i have an uncut penis and i clean it with soap but i didnt clean my penis for 2 or 3 days so i decied to masterbate and when i did i thought id see what what semen would taste thwn once i put some semen to my tongue it felt funny and now i have a tongue and mouth infection my tongue stinks and heaps of fluid or saliva keep dripping or coming from my tongue is there anything i can or take to get a normal healthy mouth again | Hello, Thanks for your query. Vitamin B supplements will help. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and prescribe the advised treatment in appropriate doses. Gargling with Listerine will help in maintaining oral hygiene and also prevent secondary bacterial infection. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
had a tooth pulled last monday and it was complicated. So I knew the pain was going to last longer. But it has gotten worse. Do believe it might be a dry socket. I am in extreme pain and even more so when air hits it. Is there a temporary solution til I get back to the dentist?? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain can be because of the inflammatory response secondary to the trauma to the lymphatics. It can also be because of the Chat Doctor. The sensitivity particularly when air enters that area is because of the exposed dentin of the next tooth to the extraction site. Nothing to be panic. Continue the same medicines. You can take painkillers like diclofenac 50\u00a0mg BID with a serratiopeptidase tablets. For the sensitivity, you can use desensitizers like strontium chloride. Apply over the teeth and leave it for a minute and brush your teeth with normal brush. Do it twice daily, for a week. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
sir i am 31 year old man suffering suffocation, gastic &constipation after to many test doctor said u have fatty liver and joundic(obstructive type)and suggest me normaxin rt and sostovac.i am taking it from last 10 days but still having same problem.plz suggest me can i continue this medicine or change the doctor. is it cureable. | Hi.noted history of fatty liver and obstructive jaundice. Diet modification to low fat is very essential. The more concerning thing about your condition right now is your obstructive jaundice as it is causing your current condition which may further progress. It can be caused by an obstructing gallstone or a lesion somewhere along your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist, for complete physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics (such as ERCP, ct-scan, ultrasound, liver function testing, bilirubin, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
im young and i hardly ever smoke but when i was i got really weak and light headed and callasped and felt like i was going to faint while standing , why did this happen? i googled it and some people said that it happend to them and they found out they had a heart dieses? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Dizziness can be due to many reasons and can happen due to decreased blood flow from heart to brain. When it happens, the blood flowing through the vessels from heart to brain might have a reduced flow. These are by the carotid and vertebral arteries on either sides. You might require a brain scan and other investigations to study the flow of blood to the brain. There are also many other causes of dizziness within the brain like a small stroke like episode or any infection. Dizziness cal also occur due to problems in the inner ear and balance mechanism of the body. |
sir/madami was suffering fron severe back pain from last 3 days. i used ointment(volini)but it supported for few min.and now after 3 days red spots started occuring on my chest. Now it has spread on half chest and half on back.can u suggest me how to cure.thx. amit | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache. YOU USED VOTING GEL to treat it. Probably you got reaction due to it and red spots appeared. For red spots' tablet cetirizine can be used. Treatment of back pain is rest and analgesics. Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE 20 MG before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. To further investigate opinion of physician can be taken. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query |
I think that I am losing my hair but I am not sure why or what to do. I am 22 and recently changed my diet to eat healthily and I work out doing a lot of cardio at least 5 times a week. Ive always had full, long brown hair about 2 inches past my shoulders at least but its suddenly shorter and my hair is half the size in some places. I know that I am not eating enough for the amount I exercise which I find very hard to change as I have been obsessed with my weight for a long time and I am finally 3/4 months into consistent exercise. | Hello, I have gone through your query and would recommend you to get your hemoglobin, serum ferritin levels, serum vitamin B12 and serum vitamin D levels and thyroid function tests done to rule out any internal cause of hair loss. Start applying minoxidil 2 percent lotion on the scalp twice daily and take hair supplements containing biotin once daily. You need to continue this for 4-5 months to see significant results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
i am an Asian, 5 foot 1 138 pounds, and suffering from hypothyroidism. right now, my concern is my erupting wisdom tooth. its painful and i have trouble opening my mouth and chewing...are there any remedies which i can ease the pain? also i have painful swallowing. like that of a tonsillitis. Thank you | Hello, Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. It looks that your wisdom tooth is creating the problem. You can start with the medication named-an amoxicillin 250 mg three times a day, -a paracetamol with muscle relaxant three times daily.-a multivitamin once daily these medications for 5 days the medication is the temporary treatment only. You have to visit a dentist and get the treatment done for complete relief. |
Hi Dr. I have a dime sized bump filled with a marbling of clear fluid and pus on my inner thigh, just above my knee . The skin around it is raised and red. It throbs sometimes and aches other times. It started 2 days ago and looked like a small pimple but has grown steadily in size. I also have this itchy rash all over especially on my arms, legs, back of my thighs and ears, neck and face. They also look like little pimples but are extremely itchy. This rash started 5 days ago. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! | Hi there. It does appear that you have some sort of bacterial infection in the form of an abscess, euthymia or furunculosis around your knee region. The other rash appears to be a hypersensitivity reaction to the primary problem. Perhaps a course of antibiotics & antihistamines are the order of the day. You will require to see a doc for the prescriptions. I would be happy to recommend a dermatologist in your area should you wish me to. Cheers & Good luck! Chat Doctor. |
Hi...I have started becoming nervouse quite oftenly and my whole body starts shivering and trembling as soon as i get nervous in any activity of mine that requirs little concentration..I think it is because of hand practice...Please help me with this.I want to het rid of this as soon as i could thanks.. | Hi, Masturbation (hand practice) is a normal physiological process. Once a person becomes sexually mature, semen production starts which is a continuous process. A person the either has sex, or masturbates and has night falls. None of it causes any kind of problems. Masturbation doesn't lead to any physical or mental health problems. Your symptoms of tremors and getting nervous are suggestive of an underlying anxiety disorder. I would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist for complete evaluation and initiation of treatment. Medications like paroxetine could be highly beneficial in your condition. I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes for speedy recovery. |
HI i am a male. I had sex for the first time with my wife. The third time in the same night when i ejaculated and just 5 minutes after that i went to pee. I saw a pinch of blodd in my urine. THough after that it was not there. The next time again jsut after intercourse i peed i saw the same. THis just happens after intercourse. Please Advise. | Hello. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hematuria has many causes, including vigorous exercise, sexual activity, viral illness, trauma/injury, or infection such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). In the given conditions, it can be almost made certain that the blood content should be due to sexual activity. This is normal because you had sex three times which could be too much. Still, if the symptom persist, you should consult a doctor for physical investigation. Hope I have answered your query. You can contact me for treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello, My father recently had an mri which showed several tumors in his spine which cause spinal compression after extreme back pain and loss of leg/foot sensation. They performed a spinal decompression surgery and removed several tumors. They said his spine looked like swiss cheese. The biopsy of the tumor came back as a plasma cell neoplasia. A week later, they did a bone marrow biopsy and when that returned there was no sign of multiple myeloma in the marrow. There are lesions in his kidney, ribs, spine and liver. They did a biopsy of the kidney and that lesion came back as renal cell carcinoma. They told my father they have never seen anything like it before. We could use any information you can give. They will be doing a biopsy of the rib tumor next week to determine what that is. Any thoughts?? He has several broken ribs due to the tumors on his ribs that is causing extreme pain and he is on pain patches for that and also morphine. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can fully understand your concern. R.C.C.(renal cell cancer), with spread to multiple sites, is advanced cancer.You've not mentioned his age and if he's on any other medication. There should be no role for doing a rib biopsy, as till increase his pain. It doesn't help further treatment in any way. All he needs is pain control analgesia and rest, in his surviving time. If you've any doubts, send his reports, as a direct question to me. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
Dear DoctorI did a ultrasound scanning yesterday & result on my liver was | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor From your report it is difficult to say whether that small lesion in your liver is cancer or not. Since you had breast cancer in the past, the chances of that being cancer is more than in other people. Only definitive way to make diagnosis is fine needle aspiration biopsy. If the lesion is big enough and accessible you can undergo this procedure. Another option is to do serial examination of lesion in routine interval and assess. Unfortunately except needle biopsy there are no other tests which can tell you whether that is cancer or not. Regards |
how do i get my alt and ast levels down. they are currently at alt113 and ast 58. i have hep c and have had it for the past 7 years. these are the first lfts that have come back abnormal, the rest sat between 15 and 35. i have quit smoking, i dont drink or take drugs i eat well, i take milk thisle, selenium, chlorphyll, and drink lots of corrot juice. can you help me get these levles down? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, You are suffering from chronic viral hepatitis C as your liver functions are normal most of the time as per your information. This infection is asymptomatic for 10 years or more. You are following healthy lifestyle which is good including quitting smoking and Chat Doctor. It is not clear you are being seen by a Gastroenterologist or not if not please visit him/her as there are certain tests which needs to be done like HCV antibody enzyme immune assay or ELISA, recombinant immunoblot assay, and quantitative HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) along with Liver function tests. You should also take vaccine against viral hepatitis A&B if not already taken. Regulated interferon alpha and the antiviral |
Hello, I have been suffering from VERY intense feet and leg cramps for years and can t seem to get a fix to help. magnesium, quinine, bar of soap under sheet, nothing seems to help. I ve heard tumeric may help. What do you suggest. Also, I m a 65 year old female who had bi-lateral knee surgery 5 years ago. Otherwise am in reasonably good health...non-smoker and drinker. | Hello against Muscle cramps are very common in females my advice for YouTube plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Yes you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself. Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fomentation to leg. You need to continue you medication for a couple of month to see effects. Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day. Wishing you good health. Take carhop I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. |
i have been having pain and bloating in my upper stomach several times a week. extreme pain with these attacks. bloating, and extreme burning occur in the stomach. is only relieved by vomiting which occurs after suffering with nausea with this as well. i sweat from head to toe when these attacks occur, and have passed out with these attacks at times. i experience cold,and shake while attacks are occurring. | Hi thanks for your question. Most probably you are suffering from APD that is acid peptic disease.APD is due to increased acid output in the stomach due to variety of causes. Common being, cigarette smoking, alcohol, spicy foods and infection of stomach by a bacterium called as H Pylori.APD causes severe gastritis, that is inflammation of stomach, which give rise to burning pain abdomen, nausea and vomiting. The sweating after vomiting followed by cold and shivering is due to vagus stimulation, which occur due to vomiting and is normal physiological process. Stop any of above-mentioned acid stimulant if you are using. You can take antacids, Proton pump, inhibitors like pantoprazole. Consultation with a physician is advisable who may be able to perform an upper G I endoscopy on you to determine cause of you symptoms and may prescribe you appropriate treatment. You may also need ultrasound abdomen to determine cause of your symptoms Hope this answers your question |
I HAVE A PIMPLE IN MY ARMPIT WELL IM NOT SURE IF ITS A PIMPLE BUT IT DOESNT HAVE A WHITE HEAD OR ANYTHING U COULD JUST FEEL IT INSIDE MY ARMPIT A POPED IT THE FIRST TIME AND PUSS CAME OUT I HAVE IT AGAIN AND I POPED IT AND NOW IT CAME WITH BLOOD AND PUS WHAT DO I DO? | Hi! Thanks for writing to us sharing your health problem of a pimple on the armpit with blood and pus discharge! Well, there is no lump feeling and just blood-mixed pus came out from it when you popped it...please stop squeezing it; this can spread the infection and lead to massive widespread infection and related morbidity! As per your description this is nothing but kind of folliculitis or cellulitis therefore, you just need antibiotics like erythromycin or penicillin group of Chat Doctor. .! Wishing you good health, |
hello doctor i have pigmentation on on my back at shoulder area n on hands forarm so u suggest how can i get rid of it n suggest any ointment for that | Dear Ms MeghaPigmentation at site mentioned like back and forearms result from excessive sun exposure. Also, many a time in order to clear the pigmentation at these sites, people use methods like excessive rubbing with brushes, pumice stone etc. Such procedures might increase the pigmentation and result in a condition called-Macular Amyloses. In order to get rid of these pigmentations you need to take a treatment from a qualified dermatologist. Apart from creams, he can vice you somebody peels to get rid of the pigmentations at a faster pace. Also sun avoidance and protection is a must. Happy healing Chat Doctor. |
my dad is in the hospital in was in icu for 2 weeks because of heart rate racing out of control going up, down he does suffer from chf and renal failure. While in icu we were told that he got a blood infection and started getting treated wiith antibodics immedicately. Since then he was totally disoriented, breathing rapidly, could not stay woke for long periods of time, it was scary. Doctors told us that there was not much more they could do for my dad. He also had blood in his urnine from the time hes been in icu. He is out of icu, sent on the cardaic floor, now on the kidney floor. On th kidney floor he was seeing things that were not there and talking about things from the past and things that did not make since. There is still blood in the urnine, told that is from uti, still do not know if blood infection is cleared up. Can a uti cause a blood infection (sepsis) Please we need answers? | Hi thanks for asking question. Yes acute urinary tract infection can lead to spread of organism in blood and lead to septicemia. Acute pyelonephritis like condition also can lead to it. Because of Acute UIT, there may be hematuria(blood in urine). This septicemia if not controlled with using antibiotic then it can spread to other organs and lead to symptoms according to organ involvement. To check whether infection cleared from blood, you can do blood culture test. Mostly in such severe cases iv antibiotic has to be used for 5 to 7 days for clearing infection. The blood culture and sensitivity report has to be done, although it will take minimum 5 to 6 days to get report. I hope I have solved your query |
helo doctor iam suffering from sever joint pains - left knee, both ankles, left wrist and right shoulder from last 6months. i have affected by typhoid in june later 2months after knee pain started.But doctor basing on my hrct chest (findings are enhancing lymph nodes pretracheal, para tracheal and ap window 11.5, 9.5calcified, 8.0mm and right middle lobe calcified nodules ) given anti tb treatment form last 3months but pains are not resolving. I do not understand what it could be ? even i have a low grade fever 99.0 form last 5months. | Dear patient Skeletal Tb is a long and arduous disease and unlike other infections the cure takes many months. In my experience it takes 6-9 months for the medication to really start to take effect.However, the cause of pain in your case is actually inflammation of joint in which case anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen 800\u00a0mg twice a day might help. I must add that Tb medications have a strong impact on the liver and I hope you are getting your Liver profile checked monthly m quite sure Ibuprofen will give immediate relief however as a precaution I suggest you inform your treating physician before you start taking the educational the very best |
i need to find out how bad the infection is in my mouth well the whole roof of my mouth is one big white patch that travels down the back of my throat and on the side of my tonsils and is spreading to my cheeks and on my tongue is a whole bunch of little bumps and a sore thats not hurting what could it be? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bumps and white patches on tongue which seems to be due to two main reasons such as due to fungal infection/ oral thrush due to poor nutrition, poor oral hygiene and antibiotics in case of sinus infection. It can occur due to excessive Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper examination and rule out causes like lichen plans and geographic tongue and also ENT surgeon for proper treatment of sinusitis. For now clean your tongue properly and do antiseptic mouthwash rinses (Listerine), maintain proper oral hygiene, suck on sugar-free candy and keep yourself HY |
Hi. I have the MTHFR gene, and am having a hard time treating it. I got on an Optimal Prenatal with methylated vitamins ( I am not pregnant ) Should I also be taking baby aspirin to thin blood and reduce inflammation? I feel like I bruise easy already. I ve changed my diet, and am taking some good supplements but still struggle with inflammation. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Aspirin is very useful in reducing inflammation. It is also useful as blood thinner. However, there is slight risk of bleeding. You should keep that thing in mind. 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 9 yr old son has been complaining of severe headache for 3 days now, he says it feels like there is water in his head. He cant stand the light either. I am wondering could this be allergy s or something like tonsilitis, which my nephew had about a week ago. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Severe headache is surely matter of concern especially because it's been there for 3 days now. I would like to know more details on it as in where exactly its hurting in the head and what's the type of pain also is there any factor that would relieve the pain to at least some extent. Feeling of water in the head can suggest at possible sinusitis which can be secondary to upper respiratory infection and due to blockage of sinuses. As of now, I would suggest that he does steam inhalation regularly at least 3 times daily. An anti histamine can also help a lot. If nose is blocked, nasal decongestant Chat Doctor. Hope my advice is of some help. Happy to clear any further queries. Take care. |
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