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Well about 18 years ago I was bite by a tick in the same spot, which I assumed was completely removed. Now just a few short years ago I noticed a large bump under the skin directly at my hairline left side of my neck bone. Over time this bump has gotten bigger and now has started to hurt. Now it seems the bump is only ... | Hello Dear. Most probably you are having a sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts form out of your sebaceous gland. The sebaceous gland produces the oil called sebum that coats your hair and skin. These cysts can be left like that if it doe snot pose problem. But if it is growing, or causing pain as in your case it has to be ... |
I had my aortic valve replaced in 2007 because it had calcified and now the artificial valve is again showing signs of calcifying. What is in the system that could be causing this calcification? What can I do different to slow or stop the calcifying? | Hello Sir, I interpreted your concern. Calcification is a systemic degenerative process. It is directly related to underlying atherosclerotic process. Such changes should be treated and prevented by a holistic approach. To minimize such changes I recommend you the following.1. Keep your blood pressure under 130/70 mm o... |
I am 60 years old and experience a sharp, stabbing pain in my ribs (right side) every time I sneeze or cough. The pain is in the center of my rib cage under my right arm. I have had my gallbladder removed years ago. This started last Summer and hasnt improved over the past 9 months. My doctor says it may have been caus... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having chronic chest paid while coughing, sneezing. Actually cough and sneeze can cause contraction of intercostal muscles and ribs. Sometimes, they are so sudden that they actually hurt. So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likel... |
My aunts age is 50 yrs. approx. and as per Doctors, her both kidneys have damaged 90%. We want kidney transplant. Can you suggest if there is any donor bank for this. | I can understand your concern, but there is no such thing existing as it is not possible to preserve the kidney beyond a certain point. Secondly the answer lies with you as the best donors are the close relatives of the patient.Their are other options like exchange/swap donation, cadaver donation, so do not get dishear... |
The skin in my groin area and buttocks from the top of my buttocks to my scrotum get dry, scaly and very itchy. It seems to come and go without rhyme nor reason. I have tried jock itch lotion with no success. It can also be swollen and is worst around the margins. Really annoying and have dealt with it for years. | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina courts and corporal, a kind of fungal infection. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition. I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifun... |
Hi, my Name is Kalindi, I am living in Switzerland and was in India in octobre 2013 with my daughter 12 years old. she got the lamblia giardia there and after two Treatments with antibiothicas she still has them. I got from a friend Tiniba 500 and would like to know how the dosage is for my daughter. her weight is 45 k... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Giardia Zambia is the most common cause of parasitic gastrointestinal disease and most common symptoms of guardians are diarrhea, abdominal pain, particularly cramping, bloating, nausea with or without vomiting, malaise, and fatigue. The guardians is diagnosed by detecting an antigen in t... |
hello, I have been getting dizzy between 3 to 5 minutes in the last several days. I recently bought a blood pressure monitor and it seems that I am not feeling well and getting dizzy when my blood pressure rises above 130/90 and pulse increases to about 90-100. My blood pressure is in the normal range when I am laying ... | Hello, It's highly unlikely for this BP to cause dizziness. Other cause if dizziness should be considered in you like from ears, neck. Many times, they originate from internal ear, which is a common cause of dizziness. This occurs due to age related changes leading to abnormalities in balancing system of ear which lea... |
i stayed round a girls house for a party, we had to sleep in a tent it was full of mould, little poos and there were dead rats everywhere, since then ive been feeling more ill each day with symptoms such as stomach pains, uncontrollable shaking, sweating, rashes, hard to breathe, sore throat and chest, and some other t... | If you have accidentally swallowed some excreta of rats, some rotten material caused you skin allergy, your breath filled with stinking air, it's not surprising that you are bound to get these problems. To my own patients I would say to clean your guts. First induce vomiting by Chat Doctor. Put two fingers in throat a... |
I am 18 years old i have been suffering from low mood low self esteem and this happens to me repeatedly. I have not consulted a doctor yet but i thought of taking xanax as this may come from stress. Can yoi suggest me some way to overcome my situation? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are just 18 and how can you make self diagnosis. Forget it. You do not have any mental troubles. You are a teen aged person. Your brain is so vibrant and creative at this period, if you are unable to provide tasks which chal... |
My gallbladder is only functioning at 21per cent I have burning in between shoulder blades, burning in stomach daily, pain in left side sometimes right side, burning in chest, and I have losted 25 to 30 pounds. I m in pain almost everyday should the gallbladder go? | Whenever the gallbladder functioning decreases there is high chances of forming gallbladder sludge and gall stones. With Gall bladder sludge and stones there are higher chances of infections in biliary tree leading cholecystitis, cholangitis, pancreatitis so it's better to remove gall bladder when its functioning decre... |
Hi Doctor, My name is Santos, and I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in the mild to moderate stage witChatDoctorplications of esophageal varices without bleeding status chronic, mild. I also have Barretts esophagus with status chronic, mild. My meds. are Propranolol 10mg., Nexium 40 mg., and Lactulose. I am eating well h... | Hello Mr Santos, I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. By your description, I understand you have developed \"Portal Hypertension\" which is a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. This manifests as either esophageal varices which can bleed or as ascites (fluid build up in the belly). Liver cirrhosis also preve... |
Why did gargling with salt water make the roof of my mouth bleed? When I spit the water out I noticed blood...I got a flashlight to look in a mirrorr and the roof of my mouth was bleeding...the reason I gargles was because I had white bumps in the back of my throat. Why did it bleed? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bleeding from the mouth could be because of the gum infection which causes bleeding from gums. The other causes could be any break or cut in the mucosa or any bleeding disorders like thrombocytopenia. Consult your oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and g... |
Hello Sir My father is facing unconsciousness since last 4 days. He is bedridden from last 19 to 20 years due to paralysis. before 2 weeks he get loose motion and vomiting but this all was stopped before 4 days and he were talking strangely. We admitted him in hospital but he is still drowsy and unconscious and now he ... | Hi there. I hope to help you with the following information. Be Chat Doctor. Increased Nitrites in urine are usually suggestive of that. Also, when there is a bad Urinary Infection, it can spill over to the blood - called Urosepsis and when this happens it affects the mental status also either due to fever or due to a... |
I pricked my finger with a needle used in an experiment dealing with multiple sclerosis, I did t inject anything I just got a little prick and it bled for about 50seconds or so and I didnt notice until it stopped bleeding and I had been continuing the experiment | Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. If the needle was sterile, i don't find any reason to worry. If the needle was infected or was being reused, then please give details for further help. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you wan... |
Hello. Here is my question. I recently had a CT of chest with contrast. Findings | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In your case It is very difficult to say whether this lung mass is primary or it is secondary due to spread from previous tongue cancer. But in my opinion it is secondary from tongue cancer only. And you should get done PET scan to rule out metastases in other organs too. If onl... |
I had a lumbar/sacral MRI scan(pars view) done 15/06/12 after I eventually got to see a specialist on 11/05/12. He told me I have a slipped vertebra above sacrum and demonstrated on a plastic spine . He also mentioned that nerves were misfiring causing abnormal muscle tension in glute and hamstring and other leg muscle... | I think you have significant back pain. From your history it looks like you have unstable spine, and you are a surgical candidate. These problems can be cured completely with surgical management. Daily dependence on pain medications is not advisable, and it has adverse effects. Do you have Lateral flexion and extension... |
My husband has a bump on the back of his neck. It started off looking like a tiny black head, but when I tried to extract it nothing came out. Now, a month later, the bump is still there, but its now red and inflamed. Clogged hair follicle or something more serious? | HI. Thanks for your query. With the history you have provided, this looks to be an infected sebaceous cyst. He needs to take an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines under the guidance of a Doctor and apply liquid provide iodine locally. This area b(back of neck) of the body is very sensitive and does cause a prob... |
i want to contact with psychriastic doctor as my wife has shortterm memory loss.She is not caring of her baby.Using vulglar word.this is since last 4 yrs since I got mary.I aksed so many time to her parents but they are unable to give me her past histry.during this period I contacted to doctrs but still no inprvement.S... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The description you gave may not be enough to have a correct diagnosis. The problem could be schizophrenia or affective mental disorders. Should consult a psychiatrist to be sure and to have proper treatment. Psychotherapy tech... |
Hi, im 54, ive had three low back surgeries with multiple hardware installed and one cervical surgery with multiple hardware, donor bone and plate installed. I have ddd, stenosis, scoliosis, arthritis and chronic nerve damage. Within the last couple years I started having uncontollable muscle twitting in my arms, leggs... | Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise MRI spine to see for any severe nerve compression. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasoun... |
Hi The right side of my abdomen feels like bees stinging it ,and my side and lower back on the right ..skin is very sensitive to the touch , shirt touching it just really irritates it like some one is pulling on the hairs. Lots of pain It is just under the skin ..Thanks all this is just on the right side and on the fro... | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. The condition you are describing is called paresthesia and this is truly troubling symptom. There could be various causes for the same, but the most common cause ar... |
I have been experiencing episodic light headedness and sudden feelings of being anesthetized. I have had a full blood work done, all normal. I have no loss of balance and or coordination. These episodes are not accompanied by any pain or feeling of fatigue. It seems to happen when I am sitting or standing still and mad... | Hello. Thank you for the question. I understand your concern. In my opinion there is nothing to worry about. It seems all psychological stress. The fact that you get better just moving around and don't have other troubles is in favor of this diagnosis. Just don't think about it anymore. I would recommend you take Alpra... |
My friend has a dull pain in chest breastbone area and has been in to hospital and had ECG clear and now dismissed taking heparin as precaution of blood clot to return 10-14 days for chest scan. However the last couple of days he has felt discomfort eating and was sick yesterday morning and brought his meal back up las... | Thanks for your question On Chat Doctor. Since his ECG is normal, no need to worry much for cardiac cause. His history and symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting are suggestive of HERD(Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to co... |
I had a 12 cm lump show up on my inner upper thigh almost overnight and have no idea what it may be.I know my immune system has been very much activated by all the alternative things I have been doing for my advanced prostate cancer and was thinking possibly dead cells and poisens looking for a another way to exit my b... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Your though is not quite correct. Cancer cells do not get from the body in such way. As the lump has appeared quite quickly some abscess or hematoma are the most probable reason. In both cases there should be pain and swelling around this lump. The best way to find out what you are deali... |
My 16 year old daughter is having abdominal pains. She describes them as constant ache with some sudden pains with movemet. I guess this has been going on since saturday when she was staying the night at her friends house and her friend said she had a seisure in her sleep. Shes got headaches and has always complaine... | Hi, Constant pain abdomen, episodes of sudden pain with movement and now pain abdomen with all food suggests for further evaluation. Get done USG abdomen and pelvis, blood sugar and complete mammogram as basic investigations and contact your doctor for complete examination(All vitals and general physical examination) o... |
Hey doctor. I am 24 years Old male i am doing masturbating for last 7 years i have a problem i am getting RBC 15 - 20 and Getting Albumin ++ in my urine . I am suffering this decease for last 5 years. my kidneys are Ok . Blood creatnin and Blood Uria Blood cholesterol is also normal then what s the problem is that beca... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. What you have is a condition known as microscopic hematuria. The causes include conditions which needs to be investigated because you also have proteinuria (Albumin 3+) and this is present for last 5 years. There is a possibility of a primary renal disease in your situation. The main problem ... |
Hi, umm I have a small ball in my knee like barely an inch away from my knee cap on the side and it s smaller than a bean but I can feel it like rolling around when I touch it or mess with it (moving it around) and it doesn t hurt. Idk what it is, I play volleyball 24/7 and idk if I did something to it or not and I hav... | Dear Patient, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, you should know that these are cartilaginous or bony loose bodies in the knee, and they can cause problem of locking of the knee at some time, nowadays, arthroscopic removal is safe and fast way to get rid of these, and yo... |
i just moved into a new house after 1 night woke up with a tickle in my throat it does it every 1-2 min and proceeds through out the day my throat is not hurting i have alergies and asthma but i have my asthma under control i have tried singulair but that did not work i do not have enough money to visit a doctor so i n... | Hi there, Thanks for writing in. Tickling sensation in the throat could be either due to allergies or HERD(gastroesophageal reflux disease). It could be due to allergies since you just recently moved into a new house. You could try cetirizine for 3 days. Have warm water at regular intervals. One teaspoon of honey migh... |
Hi Samuel, not sure what is going on but for the last year I have had stomach issues. Went to the dr. and he told me to try previcid which I used for a while. Helped a little. If I push in where my stomach is located it feels tender. This last week I was in so much pain I had to lay down for a couple of hours... | Hi thanks for your question. Most probably you are suffering from gastritis that is inflammation of the stomach. Gastritis is due to increased acid output and commonest cause for increased acid output is cigarette smoking, excessive tea, coffee and spicy food. Second common cause of gastritis is infection of stomach by... |
Hi, I am a XXX yrs old man from XXX, getting married in a month. Haven t have sexual relationship ever. Wanted to know what are the contraception methods to avoid a baby for at least an year. I don t want to use condom and my wife(28 yrs old) is not willing to take pills as she thinks it may have side effects apart fro... | Hi, Thanks for your Quercus are contraceptives of choice in newly married couple. But it has got some side effects as you already know. There is one low dose OCP named letter which has much less side effects. Others like vaginal ring has to be used monthly but has the same side effects. Condoms are safe in all respects... |
what is the tablet to be used for good sperm and good penetration we r planning for kids since 3 years we r married since 6 years we have done all types of test for my wife they said she is fine and also laproscopy and i travell a lot but still try to make time for the days required but still we dont have what to be do... | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have trying for baby since 6 years after your marriage. It is difficult to make precise comments in absence of detail reports specifically semen analysis and findings. As regards your problem in penetration during sex it is likely t... |
I woke up last night real hot and real clammy,when I got up to go to the bathroom room to have a bowl movement I felt like I was going to pass out.The whole time i was sitting on the toilet I still felt like I was going to pass out.I got up and walk to my closet to put shorts on and then the next thing i know my husban... | Hello, Beverly. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Simply put, one faints when there is not enough oxygen supply to the brain. Since oxygen is brought on by blood circulation, then any reason that can cause lowering the amount of blood circulating to the brain, should be ... |
Hi, I m 42 years old/ femail. I got a pain in abdomin followed by the urge to vomit - but I didn t vomit- then diarrhea came- then by night I got chills then high fever. I was diagnosed by a doctor in Egypt, took medication (sterptoquin- nifuroxazide 200mg- protozole )& antibiotic (cipro floxacin 500), for a 7days, in ... | Hello Sahara and thanks for the query have pus cells in your stool which indicates that infection still persist that's why you are getting symptoms back. Your doctor is right, you need more antibiotic for getting rid of it. But which one so that you won't get it again? In my opinion you must go for stool and urine cult... |
Hi my son has cough variant asthma, he is on a controller med of symbicort and recently was given duoneb in instead of albuterol for a flair up he had that was not improving after oral steroids. He again has began having a more wet cough and instead of starting albuterol, i started duoneb treatments one to two times a ... | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I would like to know age of your son. However, I guess he is having childhood asthma. Albuterol is usually the most important medicine to be used in flair up. Even Done contains two Chat Doctor. So it can also be used initially for asthma exacerbation. However, it cannot be ... |
Hi docs, i need some help please. i am 14 DPO now and no AF, at 11 dpo i starred having severe abdominal pain and some brown discharge which lasted just some hours. Until date i have this severe pain which Ive never felt before, i feel so bloated, and gassy, constipated. the pain is worse than AF. so what could be the... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for asking a question to Chat Doctor. F. You have got pain during the period and have brown discharge, You feel bloated, gassy and constipated. The pain appears to be due to anemia, urinary tract infection, or pelvic inflammation. I advise you to consult a gynecologist for di... |
I crashed my lower leg into a metal beam about 4 weeks ago. It hurt like heck, enough to be fractured, but I ignored the injury and used my legs as I normally do. A large, normally-flesh-colored lump about the size of a lemon remains, and is sore at times. I assume it is a left over hematoma that will gradually dis... | Hi there. Looks like your injury is taking a long time to recover. I would suggest you keep an eye on for the swelling to increase in size or become suddenly painful. There are instances where an underlying tumor of the bone manifest after an episode of trauma. So you need to watch out for the same. If it is a hematoma... |
hi! thanks for your time. iwas on the ChatDoctor diet back in january and lost about 20 lbs. everything fine until yesterday my blood test results revealed a platelet count of 83. can ChatDoctor be related? also, you must know that i have syage2 liver fibrosis due to hep c, which i hav ehad now for about 30 years. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Chat Doctor diet has no relation with your platelets count. You may have some viral infection or other infection which may leads to fall in your platelets count. Don't worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have dou... |
I had a mitral valve repair in July of 2009. Last Wednesday at my annual physical my PCP said I had an abnormal EKG ( he said it showed a possible problem with the right side of my heart ). I have felt pressure in my chest especially when I exercise & just a little bit when at rest for about the last 6 weeks which I ig... | Hello, More and exact information about the status of mitral repair and the right heart will be available as we get a 2 D echocardiography done. The cause of the same depends on the reason why mitral valve repair was done. Generally the possibilities are 1) Higher lung pressure causing right valve leak, dilatation or d... |
I have a huge dental abscess filling the whole of my right cheek from eye socket to chin. I went to the dentist yesterday and they cut the inside if my cheek over an over and squeezed blood out, it made very little difference to the size but did give me a black eye. They also gave me 2 different antibiotics which I am ... | Thanks for using Chat Doctor Read your query . The stress of the pain and treatment which they have done may have caused a little fatigue and ill feeling in you. You have not mentioned whether u have any allergy to medicine. If the above said symptoms are getting worse, I would recommend you to immediately consult your... |
I had an abnormally long cycle a few months ago so I went to the doctor and she diagnosed me with a cyst. She said it was nothing to worry about, to come back in 6 weeks to make sure its shrinking. Well it went away, but now i have another on my other ovary . Does this mean I m going to be infertile? Will I always have... | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Irregular periods suggest that ovulation is not occurring regularly. Due to infrequent ovulation pregnancy becomes difficult. Most commonly it is due to hormonal disorder. Poly cystic ovarian disease is common cause leading to these symptoms. You and your husband both need to be evaluated thor... |
hi i am 68 years old male my urine test report colour straw, specific gravity-1.014, deposit-absent,appearence-clear, ph-acidic,protein-present,sugar-trace, ketone bodies-nil, bile salts- negetive, bile pigments-negetive, urobilinogen-normal, pus cells 3-4/HPF, rbc-nil, epithelial cells 2-3/hpf, cast nil, crystals nil,... | Good day! I have reviewed your urinalysis result and I saw the ff abnormalities |
Dear doctor, My father is now having an ESR Rate of 92. He is 62 Years old. Till now he doesnt have Blood sugar or any other abnormal health issues. But he is havin High BP. What is the reason for this High ESR Rate. Since the last week he is having pneumonia. But he is recovering from that now. But doctors are in conf... | Hi, ESR is elevated in infectious diseases, anemia, in inflammatory situations etc. Since your father is having pneumonia it may be because of that. Don't worry. ESR is a marker of chronic inflammation, and it lowers down more slowly than the infection itself. If you are worried about the acute infection from pneumonia... |
I ve had CLL for the past 12 yrs. My WBC have been between 18,000 & 22,000. On June 2012, it was 21,000. I had a bad upper respiratory infection in Oct 2012. My PCP put me on antibiotics. He also recommended that I have a full blood test. My results showed that my WBC spiked from 21,000 to 30,000. He ordered another te... | Dear , Thank you for genuine query. Normally CLL does not require any treatment until it is symptomatic. Blood counts do go up when there is reduction in the body immunity which is a common problem in CLL. In the infective stage it is not the lymphocytes but granulocytes which increase in number to be verified by DLC.... |
I was walking in a department store and turn left on an IsleI &my feet went out from under me and I fell on my left hip since then in the bend of my back it hurts real bad to get up or down I limp when im walking it hurts left right at the bend of my back but feels real deep.I cant even step backward in my left foot my... | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Based on the symptoms narrated, I would suggest you to visit a Neurosurgeon. He would do a clinical examination and order tests like X-Ray, MRI based on the findings of the clinical examination Because the pain and discomfort is so much that you > I suggest you visit the doctor as soon as possible... |
After 30 years, I quit smoking over 2 weeks ago. I also started taking lipitor and developed this Roseola looking rash on my face. My cardiologist thought it was the lipitor so I stopped about a week ago. Rash is still there. Could it be related to the not smoking? I have also changed my diet. Eatting more veggies... l... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. I advise you to consult a dermatologist, for diagnosis and treatment, it could be due to allergy if it is itching. Otherwise, it may be some infection. It is not definitely due to quitting the smoking. The dermatologist will go through the tests done a... |
im a 64 year old athletic, healthy, nutritionally savvy, and very active guy. i have ejaculated once or twice a day on average for as long as i can remember. it seems lately that although i have good and powerful orgasms, i suddenly have no semen... is this natural, and is there anything that can be done about it? i do... | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Are you sure that you encountered no semen at all problem ? For how many times ? If you masturbate or do sex continuously, it is possible that no semen situation could arise. Sometime Delayed ejaculation can also happen due to anxiety and stress. Diabetes i... |
I just ejaculated blood. It s difficult to pin down any other symptoms - they would be vague at best. I checked the list of causes. Prostate massage is a possible cause (and the most benign of those listed), but would the symptoms persist? Should I wait and see if it persists before I see a doctor? Thanks if you can ad... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Their are many cause of blood in semen. Most of them are temporary and cure itself. You should wait for some time. If it is not cured then you should go for examination and investigation to search cause. Hope I have answered your question, if yo... |
Hi had a fbc test done a couple of weeks ago and was 21 went back and checked my urine but no infection. also had another blood test done today should i be concered as a couple of years ago i had high wbc for over a year and ended up at the hospital where it was diagnosed i had had glandular fever which was a reason f... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A high blood counts should be investigated. You need to get differential blood count to know the component of white blood cells which is increased. An increase in neutrophils is usually due to bacterial infection. An increase in lymphocytes is usually due to viral infection, chronic in... |
My son is 6 months old and I am sleep training him in his crib. Tonight he had a hard time and cried for about 15 mins. I was able to soothe him to sleep but he fell asleep with the gasping for air sound every few seconds. It s been about an hour now and he s still doing it. Should I be worried? | As this is for the first time the child is getting away from his mother, he must be getting upset. Staying away from mother is a scary thing at this age, as she is the life support. You can try speaking to the child and letting him know that you are there only on a separate bed by his side and not leaving him. Do it re... |
Have several small hurting and pus and blood filled bumps along belt-line that continue to occur...is musculum contagiasium, boils, scabies, an sti, herpes simplex, allergy to pet dander, clothes, detergent, or bleach, or something new...only appear in groin area...not on penis. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cysts or some skin lesions or something else. You should go for biopsy of that lesion. It will give you exact idea regarding cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you h... |
Hi yes I have been suffering with lower back pain for around a year now. I have what feel like small marbles either side of my lower spine. I m 34 but feel 84. Chiropractors just seem to suck me dry of Money but fail to resolve anything. I m not one to complain but I don t wanna live with this forever | Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. It seems that you are having chronic lower back pain which has not been relieved with treatment received so far. Other treatments that may be recommended if your pain does not improve with medicine and physical therapy include |
My 30 year old Juvenille Diabetic daughter has a knot about 3 inches long in her groin area. The bruising around it is extending about 5 or 6 inches around it. She is in severe pain. It started 3 days ago and her DR made an appt with the surgeon for 12 days from now. The Dr alos gave her an antibiotic yesterday. S... | Hello! Thank you for the query. It might be inguinal hernia or an abscess. Inguinal hernia gives movable lump which gives more pain when standing and coughing or lifting heavy objects. However, if hernia stuck, the lump gets hard, abdominal pain appears along with nausea and gas obstruction. Abscess gives redness, stro... |
Hi, I am 33 weeks + 5 days pregnant having GDM. But levels are under control with 2-3-1 units of Insulin (2 units before breaksfast, 3 units before lunch and 1 unit before dinner).. Today my gyne adviced me to take Betnosol injection (2 doses of 12 mg each with the gap of 24 hrs).. Why is this? | Hi, Betnesol is used to speed up lung development in premature babies. Benson is a steroid which is commonly prescribed to prevent lung problems in babies who are born between 29 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. It helps to produce surfactant in the babies lungs, allowing them to inflate without sticking together. Normally,... |
Hi. I was playing field hockey 2 days ago and someone hit and lifted the ball and I got hit very solidly on my leg just above my shin pad and just below and to the left of my knee. I iced and rested immediately and have been taking it easy however it is still swollen, sore and feels warm, and no bruising has come out e... | Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems to be soft tissue injury over leg. You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflamma... |
i am a 41 year old lady,currently having adjavent chemotherapy for stage 2 lung cancer.had middle lobe of right lung removed beginning of august.have been experianceing a very tight feeling across my upper chest for a couple of weeks,but am not really breathless.the tightness seems to be radiating from my scar,but not ... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that the symptoms of chest tightness are due to the post surgery healing of the scar and partially from chemotherapy. It is good if there is no cough and fever. This means the condition is not due to any active infection or inflammation in the area. However, there is a requirem... |
Dear Doctor, Good evening. My father recently underwent CABG on 18.04.2012. During that time serum creatine level was only 1.3. Gradually we saw that creatine levels shot upto 7.6 by July last week. Following are some of the readings of his creatinine levels. April 17th - 1.3 April 20th - 2.39, June 6th - 2.19, July 7t... | Hi suryathank you for the query I have gone through your query.why serum creatinine elevated after CABG in your father case is it could be either due to the contrast dye used for angiography pre operative or intraoperatively because of hemodynamics which is relatively common in CABG...now what is of real concern is you... |
I have had on and off chest flutter and arm pain, no shortness of breath normal blood pressure. Lots of burping after I eat. Feels like food got stuck and its uncomfortable now. No nausea. Have been at gym on treadmill with no issues. I am overweight. Was prescribed Paxil10 mg yesterday for anxiety flutter is gone but ... | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would like to explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety and dyspepsia. These two disorders would explain the burping after eating two. All your cardiac tests have resulted normal, and based also on the nature of your complaints, I ... |
hi im 14 and at school on tuesday i hit my elbow on a chair really hard it started tingling. i went home and iced it . the next day there was a huge bump and my hand was numb. we got a brace to help support it but my hand is still numb what do u think is wrong with my hand/elbow? | Hi, Numbness in hand is due to nerve compression over elbow due to injury, have you got your x-ray done? Is there any fracture? Usually, they heal with time and do not require active intervention, but sometimes they need medicine or surgical procedure. I need to see your x-ray to guide you properly as management will ... |
I have flu symptoms high temp, aches, head pain, cough with thick dark green/brown mucus, I have had them since Friday. Today I have detected a painful lump at the base of my sternum, it is slightly soft with pain that has increased from a dull ache to a sharp stabbing pain especially when I cough. It is about the size... | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Prolonged cough with expectoration can cause pain in chest due to excessive straining of muscles during coughing. Finding of lump could be just an incidental finding. But yes always should rule out serious conditions. I would advise such a patient coming to me to do a ... |
My father aged 74 says he gets a very mild mild pain on his right chest only during morning walk and that too during the first round of his walk later after few minutes of rest it is subside and also a mild pain on his right hand? Is this connected to cordiology or spondilities. please reply | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your fathers situation and problem. Possibility of cervical spine related problem (spondylitis) is more. But in old age (age more than 60 years), we should always rule out cardiac cause first for chest pain. So better to first get done ECG, 2d echo. If both are ... |
thank u doc,my son ,27 yrs at present in states had a fall from 10 balcony and some l3-l5 small problems. had treatment from quilon& amrita institue and after that he was having some backpain occassionaly.now he is travelling back on 20th and again some severe pain started.he had physiotherapy courses there. after his... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. From description it seems that your son had injury over back, and now he is on Physiotherapy. As it looks like muscle strain, I suggest-Avoid lifting heavy weights and forward bending activities. Use a lumbosacral back support. Give rest to the injured part and do not involve in activ... |
Hi guys sorry to worry you pls advise me if u can, truth is iv been on coke and cat mix for a few days now, its not me to do this and have just trown this shit away as i have jst found like 3 pea size bumps on my anal on the one side only looks like its come from the inside out, im extreamly worried and dnt knw if i mu... | Hi, Did you have any bleeding while passing stools. By your description it sounds like a case of Hemorrhoids which could be coming from inside. If they are not bleeding then you don't need to worry about it. Just ensure that you have soft stools. If you have constipation then take some stool softeners like Isabel or Re... |
sir,iam 25 yrs old.we are planning for a baby from 2 yrs.but we have no success.my reports are normal.my husbands reports are normal too.after intercourse semen are come out through my vagina.doctor prescribed me lupigest 200 capsule to take orally from the 16th day of my mensuration.how it helps me to get pragnent?i a... | HelloThanks for your query. After intercourse, it is normal for some amount of semen to liquefy and come out of the vagina. Please don't worry about it. Lupigest contains progesterone, which is given to support the growing pregnancy. Also, as you are trying to conceive since 2 years, please consult an Infertility speci... |
I have been on 60mg of methadone a day and also 10 mg. of oxycodone for breakthrough pain for about 10 years for severe back pain and it has really helped my quality of life. I am a Vietnam veteran and also have severe neuropothy. The VA has been a tremendous help in my life! Just wanted to let folks know that these dr... | Hi, SIR THANKS FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY !, A salute from civilian. Lets, start with understand what do we mean by \"POLYNEUROPATHY\", NERVES are like electric wire conducting the information from one point/ part to the brain and back, now nerve like electric wires have an insulation, but due to various reason the insula... |
Hi, I used undiluted dettol to treat acne on my face . I left the dettol on for less than five minutes when it started to burn , darken and change the consistency of my skin (seemed more porous, almost like a mosquito bite). I m wondering if this car will go away (this happened a few hours ago) and how soon it may? Tha... | Hi.dear been., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., Why You're using Detail for face wash., It has antiseptic and astringes effect., So it will burn facial skin by oxidation reaction., Hence .,immediately save You\u2019re skin by using.,1) Morning times use... Moisurizing cream...LOVER...from grace well.,2) Night time use... |
Hi, drunk way too much this weekend!! all weekend only stopping drinking last night and around 3am. For several hours now Ive had a tightness feeling in my chest, breathing is fine but im becoming more anxious and lying down seems to make it worse - should I be worried?? Im also shaking slightly, heart beat/pulse seems... | Hi thanks for asking question. So much alcohol Chat Doctor. You have to limit alcohol intake. Do you have any liver disease?? Fatty liver or hepatitis ?? USG helpful for its detection with liver enzyme study. If it presents it can lead referred pain. You have not done any activity since few days so might lead tightness... |
My daughter was diagnosed with left temporal lobe seizures in March, 2012. This past week her neurologists stated that she is having pseudoseizurs and sent her to a psychiatrist . Is it possible to have both? She has had tremendous pressure these last four months - not able to work or drive - and has been very depresse... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. It is not uncommon to have both seizures and pseudoseizures co-existing. Pseudoseizures are a physical manifestation of an emotional disturbance. They resemble epileptic seizures, but, unlike the seizures caused by epilepsy, they are not caused by electrical disr... |
I am 46 yeas old my monthly cycle has been irregular and I have missed two cycles this year last month I found out my prolactin is elevated I go back next week to get blood drawn I have anxiety and anic disorder and I know that the meds can be a caused and so can stress what does it mean if your hormone prolactin is el... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Prolactin is a hormone which is recreated by the pituitary gland in the brain. Its level is elevated in case of growth or tumor of pituitary gland. Besides tumor of pituitary gland, it can be due to excessive production of other hormones. Thus, relevant investigations are required to k... |
hello.some sort of internal blackening started to occur on my face and a month back i consulted a skin specialist who told me i had hyperpigmentation and freckles on my face.he advised me to use these creams Melano,Tretinex and Solar light sunscreen and after a continuos use of these creams for a month the condition ha... | HI, You seem to have developed an irritant reaction to the prescribed medicine. This could be due to overzealous application of the Chat Doctor. Kindly withhold application of these creams for a while and apply a steroid cream as well as soothing moisturizer. Once the redness and itching subsides, the treatment for pi... |
I have been diagnosed with lyme disease and have had symptoms for over two months that include severe fatigue, headaches, knee and hip joint pain, nausea, stiff neck and back. Yet I am being told by doctors that the lyme disease is no longer active. I have been on 2 cycles of antibiotics already. What else can i do or ... | History to hear you suffered from Lyme disease. It is a disease transmitted by the black-legged tick. Symptoms are as you described. Tretment of Lyme disease is with antibiotics like doxycycline, cefuroxime or amoxicillin for 10 to 21 days. In a small percentage of cases, the symptoms can last for over 6 months. This c... |
My 5 year old daughter had astomach bug a week ago, threw up for about 6 hours, thenslept a LOT, had a few slow days, but by day three, was her normla self. Now, here I am a week later, no vomiting, but really lethargic (wants to just lie down , even on the bathroom floor waiting for a tub). Has tummy ache but no vomit... | Hello, So she is having abdominal pain, weakness since a week after episodes of vomiting. Weakness due to deny Chat Doctor. How much she is urinating, normally or has decreased the urination? Passing motion normally or not? You may need to consult your doctor if your child is having decreased urine output, lethargy, an... |
My sister who is 51 has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is fixing to have her 4th chemo treatment. They say now there are nogels on the lungs. But one tumor on the ovary has decreased in size, but the other has grown some and also has affected the lymph nodes in the omental...She has been going through this pain... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. There seems to be nodules in her lungs. These nodules are to be confirmed whether they are secondaries or due to any other reason. If there are secondary lung nodules then it is stage 4 cancer. The treatment of stage 4 cancer is challenging and survival is 2 years in most patients. Probably t... |
Hi, I am 56 and am about 3 years post menopausal. I have lost 18lbs in 4 weeks by dieting . I had severe tiredness and breast tenseness for a week and then vaginal bleeding . I had an ultrasound with no problems notes except 0.7cm reading for uteran thickness. I am so worried this is cancer. I am having a biopsy in the... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion all your changes are due to menopause and related hormonal changes. After menopause estrogen level start decreasing and this causes atrophy of the genitals including vagina, cervix and endometrium. So all become Chat Doctor. So endometrial thickness is common find... |
I just picked my baby up after about 10 minutes of tummy time. He cried hard and soft until I noticed a tire in the slung of his voice. I notice a very small amount of blood on the towel where he was laying near his mouth. Similar to what a hoarse cough would look like, when a small amount of blood comes up. Normal? Ju... | thank you consultation. Baby mucosa and skin is very delicate. It can get scratched and abrasion easily. Why the baby is crying excessively is worrisome.advice;1.don't worry about small blood.2.check the baby is not hungry.3.cut his nail short because some scratch in the eyes and then excessive cry.4.check fingers of h... |
Hi my name is Jessica Im 19 and I have this clear whitish discharge that has red in it a little. I have been trying to conceive, and I had unprotected sex yesterday and I was ovulating and my bf came in me like 2 times and I was wondering if its normal for this clear whitish discharge with a little bit of red. Like blo... | Hi, You cannot abort so soon even if you have conceived in this cycle. This is because the fertilized egg takes about 6 days to travel and implant in the wall of the uterus. The cause of the spotting during intercourse could be due to trauma, any local factors like cervices, erosion or polyps or vaginitis and since it ... |
I have been diagnosed with a blood clot in my lower leg, They are going to start me on Warafin Monday, then blood testing starts Wednesday. Should I limit my activities or am I being over cautious? I don t want to over react, but also do not want to under react. Some people go to hospitals when clot is found, is my tre... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows |
Hi doctor my name is Gagandeep Singh from New Delhi, i am suffering from psoriasis(skin deasease).I have a lot of red patches on my entire body and these are getting worse.Scalp is also infected like a thick layer on the head.Can you please suggest me what to do like the treatments and diet as it has become very embarr... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by well-defined erythematous scaly plaques with silvery white or candle wax type of scaling. Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common type. It can affect sites like scalp, arms, and legs, (specifically elbows and knees), palms ... |
Hi my daughter is 11 year old shes been running temp for more than 3 days now, temperature goes upto 102 degrees, comes down to normal at times with adol or brufen, shes got pain while swallowing in throat, no runny nose or sneezing, a bit of cough, should I start antibiotic? | Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid is acute pharyngitis - it can be either bacterial or viral. Viral pharyngitis doesn't require antibiotics. Warm saline gargles and symptomatic measure like Paracetamol will do. But to diagnose bacterial pharyngitis you can get a Rapid Antigen testing done for Beta Strep at yo... |
hello , i have a respiratory problem,during the day i can not breath deeply , i must go infront of an air conditionor to breath , may it com.i think when i breath,i doesnt fill my lungs .i have had it about 2 month .after that i become nervous with faster heart biting | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breathing difficulty, nervousness, palpitations (feeling faster heart beats) etc. are more suggestive of stress and anxiety related diseases. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life... |
Hi, My friend is suffering from Eagle syndrome and her doctor has prescribed her megatin and somafresh medicines. The doctor says there is no solution to this disease and just that these two medicines will ease the pain arising due to it. Is it true ? Also, do these medicines cause any kind of hormonal imbalance due to... | Hello, Megaton is a combination antibiotic and afresh is a combination of medicine for anxiety and depression. These may rarely cause a menstrual disturbance. Eagle syn Chat Doctor. There are surgical procedures which may cure the condition in 80% of the people and is an alternative if medicines do not adequate relief... |
I went to the dentist today because the gums surrounding my partially grown in wisdom tooth (bottom left) is very inflamed, in fact, my entire lower left jaw is in pain! He said there was no sign of infection and removed the wisdom tooth directly above the offending tooth because he said it was crushing the gum flap ca... | Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Wisdom tooth extraction takes time to heal. Here I would like to suggest you, to revisit your dentist, and get the lower wisdom tooth re examined. The cause for pain and infection is the lower wisdom tooth and not the upper one. Yes, this is true that if the above tooth cau... |
My adult daughter has been diagnosed with a concussion. It has been a week & she is still sleeping 99% of the day, not hungry, dizzy ,blurred vision and some confusion. When she saw her doctor, the doctor said she should just rest. I just do not see her improving. What do you suggest? Thanks | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that as her situation is not improving, it is important to exclude a possible delayed intracranial hemorrhage (like subdural hemorrhage) which occurs in the day after the head trauma. That is why I would recommend bringing her to the ER for a new br... |
I got stung by a bee on the weekend and because of my excessive scratching, I developed a skin rash/infection. I am on 2 antibiotics | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. Insect bites are usually pretty easy to treat unless secondary infection sets in. I would suggest you consult a dermatologist, who would suggest you short course of oral antibiotics and analgesics. Oral corticosteroids may be added as required. Apply a cream containing mupir... |
Can black mold cause lung problems. Have a cabin in woods about 31/2 hours from my home. Went up last year and stayed 2 months...(Feb. and March). There was plenty of mouse poop also because I hadnt been there for 2 years. Three months ago I had blood work done by my rheumatologist (treats my Sjogrens disorder and... | Hello, * The black mold can definitely obstruct smaller airway passages, particularly in a person who has a history of a long time smoking and airways, are already compromised via chronic fibrosis and scarring. * Addition of inflammatory mediators as eosinophils will come into the picture as you had Score syn Chat Doct... |
hi, i am female 22,my appendix was removed in feb 2011.in 2012 some infectiom was found there bt that was cured by treatment. but from 10-12 days there is severe pain in my right abdomen and all my reports of sonography,ct scan ,blood,urine tests are normal,pain is vry intense lyk appendix and now m not able to sit eve... | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history of appendectomy, but yet having the pains like appendicitis, in spite of normal ultrasonography, CT scan of the abdomen, blood and urine tests. The cause of severe pain in the right abdomen can be ureteric colic without stone or there is a possibility of stump appendicitis. ... |
I have been experiencing a feeling of weakness, lightheadedness, like I might faint. I can feel it in my neck, arms and head and even in my stomach. I have low blood pressure and Ive checked it severatal times recently when Ive felt lightheaded and it has been lower than usual, around 95/55 and once it was 90/54. Typic... | 114/72 is not bad. But certainly 90/54 to 95/55 is cause of concern if you reach it often. When heart is not able to pump properly by systolic contraction, the systolic BP is lower (114, 95, 94 in your case here). When heart is at rest and dilated the minimum pressure exerted is diastolic BP (e.g. 72, 55, 54 in your ca... |
I got stung by a bee (not sure what kind of bee) two days ago. The First day I just experienced pain and swelling on the finger. Second day, it has spread to the neighboring finger and it s getting really itchy; on top of that, my pinky finger where I originally got stung is turning purple. What should I do to stop the... | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you to start with chlorpheniramine male ate for itching, definite tablet for infection, Diclofenac and serratopeptidase for pain and healing. Maintaining local cleanliness and regular Chat Doctor. I will be happy... |
Hi, my name is Aksel! I am a 17-year-old cyclist from Norway. Since as long as I can remember the muscle on my thigh called Vastus Lateralis has alway been shorter than normal. Both of my Vastus Lateralis muscles even stops a few centimeters BEFORE the Rectus Femoris muscle, however it should be opposite. I really want... | Dear Sir/Madam have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, it is highly improbable that your one muscle is short in both legs, surgical lengthening of this is possible, but will it help you, I feel you need to consult an or tho doctor to first find out what the problem exactly is, and how is it ... |
Hi my sisiter was given a smear test when she went to the hospital with stomach pain she was 23 +4 weeks a few hours later she went into labour and gave birth to a baby girl that died 47 mins after birth my question is can a smear test bring on labour and it is normaal to have a smear test while pregnant | Hi there,Usually smear test is advised after 25 years of age in women who are sexually active. It is not advised in pregnancy unless a previous smear test was abnormal, and she was asked to repeat it. Smear test are non-urgent unless a previous one has been abnormal and can be postponed to be done after delivery. But, ... |
Im 28 weeks pregnant now. Im having fever for 4 days (between 100.4 and 102.4) After taking paracetamol it goes down and come again in 5-6 hours. My babys movements are normal. And there is no any other symptoms. Is it harmful to my baby? Thank you | Hi, Thanks for the query under Chat Doctor forum. I understand your question. Paracetamol is a safe Chat Doctor. It does not have any adverse effect/ teratogenicity in fetus. It should be taken three or four times dose as per doctors advise, Still you should consult a physician for the fever & take specific treatmen... |
I went into anaphylactic shock while drinking, they believe it may be from whiskey specifically. I never had any severe allergic reaction before. A few weeks after, my eosphilon levels were high, but I didnt think anything of it. Lately, I have randomly experienced itchy tongue/ear/throat throughout the day. I smoke ma... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your history and lab report suggests me that you are having some allergic reaction which is evident by increased absolute eosinophil count (AEC). As you are getting these symptoms after using marijuana, you may be allergic to this product. I would suggest you to undergo skin prick test fo... |
my grandma has a feeding tube do to stomach cancer. she had a gastric by pass. she has had the feeding tube in for about 2 months. now she is having extream pain where the tube is and her stomach is as hard as a rock. why and what can we do to help. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Feeding tube needs to be changed after 15-20 days to avoid complications. Your grandmother is having feeding tube since 2 months, so possibility of infection is high in her case. And she is having pain and local area hardness, this suggests infecti... |
I ve notice bruising appearing on the insides of both thighs for the past 6 to 8 weeks. it appears to form in lines usually running down to my knees. it will heal up then out of nowhere I notice the bruising is back a couple days later. I thought it might have to do with leg workouts but I stopped lifting 2 weeks ago a... | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical assessment is advised. As you noticed bruises in the inner thigh, you should check your clothing as this can be due to that as well. Also, some are reactive to the sweat and needs a dermatologists advise as his insight will be worth. Also, bruise... |
I have a smooth red patch on my tongue , which I notice about 1-2 weeks ago. It is on the right side, near the edge of the tongue. It sound not cause any pain. I have had a canker sore before but this is not like that. I have looked at geographic tongues but mine does not seem to have any outline, which seems character... | Hello and thank you for your question. Any time you have a red lesion on the side of the tongue that persists longer than a few weeks it is important to have it evaluated in person by a dentist and possibly biopsied. Oral cancer can occur at any age and is very common on the side of the tongue. The tried and true me... |
hello doc. i m 20 yr old boy. 4 days ago first i masturbate, all sperms were on my hand, then i press her breast with my hands and then after 5 or 6 min later, i touch the vagina of my girl friend. then around after 26 hour she took half of i-pill( she is 19).. is there a chance of pregnancy??? | Hello dairy understand your concerns touching the vagina by hand does not cause pregnancy in your case. To become pregnant full penetrative sexual intercourse or intercourse up to vaginal opening is required.Also, I pill was taken with in 26 hours. It is around 85% effective in preventing the pregnancy. So I think ther... |
Hi. My son was in football practice and hit his nose to another players jaw. He was knocked out - saw black and woke up staring at the grass. He is complaining of a slight headache and a little dizzy, however his nose just stared bleeding again. Should I take him to the ER? | Cellophane you for contacting us. I will try to ad Chat Doctor. It's certainly possible that your son has a concussion. I would suggest that you get him assessed in an ER or Urgent Care. The bleeding from the nose should stop with simple localized pressure. Sometimes, if the concussion is severe it may warrant x-rays ... |
here s my story...I started to have something on my scalp back in aug and n I went to see my family doc and she shouldn t tell me anything. so my friend thought to give me sudafed and I broke out in hive. so I went to urgent care. she gave me prednisone...I broke out even more on my body...and my scalp feels tight afte... | Hello, It is important to perform some tests in order to investigate the possible causes underlying your situation |
hi i am 30 years old female, and my legs are very heavy. i am having a little pain in my left side hip because i could feel a lump inside my hip. that lump is hard and i feel pain in my lower back too with this lump.my height is 5.5 feet and weight 180 pounds. | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Even though it might not be possible to diagnose your condition without a clinical examination of the lump, till you do so by your family physician, you could go for an anti-inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. Further management would d... |
Hi Dr, can you help me? Or point me in right direction? I have been diagnosed with endometriosis had a lap op last year meanwhile I was prescribed Yaz flex birth control to help with symptoms. Only thing is I can t stand it I am bloated uncomfortable, have a dragging sensation after being on my feet all day. Also boobs... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.First, the treatment of endometriosis with continuous birth control does help a lot of women with the pain associated with endometriosis. However, the side effects of bloating and breast tenderness can be due to the birth control, and the fact that you are taking them continuously... |
I have been diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis after having a cold . When reading up on this illness I realized it is sometimes misdiagnosed and could be lung cancer . I am 25 and have smoked for 10 years on and off and I smoke less than 1/4 pack a day. What is the most effective monitoring of symptom to look out for ... | Hello, There are several signs that are sometimes obvious that a malignancy is brewing such as constant cough, sputum mixed with blood, weight loss (very important), GI symptoms such as vomiting or constant sickness. Getting a chest X-Ray is the first investigation, but HRCT is more sensitive and can be done. The most ... |
age 35 . female 168, weight 73.we have heridatary cancer from my dads family. can u pls help me ? | Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor, you didn't mention cancer of specific organ your family had a definite lineage. The most common hereditary cancer are cancer of ovary, breast,large intestine and prostate. First identify the cancer your family inherited. Know the RISC factor, early symptoms for that and consult famil... |
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