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I have a large firm painless lump on my thigh above the knee. It seems to be growing slowly and had maintained size now for about a month. I had an MRI done and the doctor said everything is fine. Should I leave it at that? Im very concered that this is not normal. | Hi. Thanks for your query and proper history. The presence of a palpable hard lump which painless and on the thigh above the knee has to be removed as this is large and was growing. This will help in two ways |
My wife is feeling a pain on lafeside of back on kedney. I made following tests as advised by doctor | Hi Forum. The reason of pain might be something related to spinal cord or muscle pain due to sprain or over exertion. As a second trial show her to an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis. If cant find anything it could be hallucination due to version towards sex. Cause for that might be vaginismus due to various reasons. ... |
HI | I suffer with severe knee pain (need a replacement on my right knee) but why my pain goes through my legs and severe foot pain and specially at night is worse. Suffer also from insomnia I can't get to sleep until 5 - 6 or 7 a.m. I go to bed at 3 |
I have a few things going on all just finding more every time I go to Dr. I have a work injury shoulder & neck dealing since 2004. I have bone on bone in my neck and still lots of problems with this injury I have a lawyer helping me with this. This other stuff I have had 3 kidney stones only passed one. I have been hav... | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these numerous health concerns you have. These can be overwhelming for a single person to deal with. I understand your frustration and hope it gets better sooner than later. The rare a lot of things and only your doctor can look into the specifics of ... |
my 3 yr old daughter had just gotten out of bathtub--everything on outside of bathtub very wet and slippery--she had climbed onto counter where sink was then slipped and hit the clothes hamper then toilet then to the ground--we rushed in and she was bleeding bad from vagina area--she would not let me see real good but ... | Hi my dear, please do take her immediately. She has injured herself without even clothes for protection and the bleeding may have stopped, but there may be a swelling formed of blood called hematoma. The urine passage is very close to the vagina opening in child Chat Doctor. Likely that the swelling is obstructing the ... |
A friend of mine was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He seems to get aggressive when provoked, and at times goes into blackouts (he took the end of a pew ledge out of place during a meeting, then went into a blackout)t Is this part of the disease? We are part of a Christian church where people are concerned about the col... | Hi Schizophrenia is a disease where a person gets aggression with or without provocation. Community psychiatry is one important aspect of management of the disease. You can take help of psychiatry social workers. These people will help you and your community to understand the disease, so that every one around you would... |
I have already taken Acimiz Plus (Paracetomal 500 mg and Aceclofenac 100 mg) and Elthrocin -500 (erythromycin). I am breast feeding 5 months old baby. I just realize that I should consult with doctor. But I have already taken it 5 hours ago and feeded baby 2-3 times since than. | Hello! I read your query and I understand your problem! It is wonderful that you breastfeed your baby, but you should be very careful with the medicament you take during this time because some of them could pass to your breast milk, and then to the baby and could harm the baby. Paracetamol is rather safe to be taken bu... |
I have been on microgynon 30, I have started my 7 day break. I went to the doctors yesterday and was given rigevidon. I was told they are the exact same pill. But I looked at the information leaflet for the Rigevidon, and it says when starting a new pill you must carry on the pill and not have a 7 day break, but i am a... | Hi. Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor. Both Microgynon and Evidon contain 21 active tablets of 30 micro GMS of Ethanol Estradiol and 150 micro grams of Levonorgestrel respectively. A 7-day free period is allowed for the menstrual cycle. All the OCS when you start them for the first time, if you are not under the protect... |
I am a 61 yr old Male. I was admitted to hospital for myoclonus , chorea and ataxia . drs pointed it to chronic b12 deficiency & I was treated accordingly with Inj. Vitcofol (7 injections alternate days) and following that Inj. Optineuron (3 injections alternate days). I also had Vit D deficiency. Was given Vit D3 60,0... | Hello Mr.faith Chorea, ataxia and myoclonus may occur in severe vitamin-B12 deficiency. Haloperidol is given to treat these symptoms. In a number of persons who are started on haloperidol, Dystonia of muscles observed, dystonia of muscles of throat caused Dysphagia in you. So haloperidol was stopped. As you are on heav... |
My name is Debbie I had bunionocotmy June 20 2012 pain is increasing where the plate was place I have sharp pain and it feels like it is locking, when I walk there is pain at the base of my big toe, and there is still swelling 3 weeks ago my surgery said I had synovitis inflammation of my 2nd toe I am discourage as ... | Hello, Thank you for your question. I think first thing is to exclude a postoperative infection or inflammation. For that purpose you can do blood test, PCR, ESR, total blood count. Overseeing the foot if you have swelling until 12 months after the surgery, I consider it normal. If your skin on the surgery site is red ... |
Hi, I have had really bad constipation problems, acid reflux, and also stomach the last year. Ive noticed that my stools from time to time have been very narrow, and at others it could be normal or little hard pebbles. I also have small red dots on my stomach that short of resemble pimples, but are not popable and do n... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Symptoms which can point to colon cancer are constipation and narrow stools. Pimples on the stomach are rather not related to colon cancer. You should be aware of colon cancer if you are older than 50, have had colon cancer in the family. If you are quite young person, colon cancer is ra... |
I am a 47 yr.old female. I am 5 2 and around 140 pounds. I take a low dose Lasix tab in the morning and Spironolactone 25 mg. twice daily. My blood pressure is 118 over 80 but my pulse rate is running around 85. I m concerned about the high pulse rate but also whether or not I should take my evening Spironolactone . I ... | Hello, Brief Answer |
I have a feeling of a lump or something in my chest.squeezing across the mid section. plus trouble catching my breath sometimes,also a swishing noise in my chest to my head. after the squeezing and swishing I get a headache and my chest feels like I have been exercising. what is happing to me? | Hi. I can understand your concern. Chest discomfort is commonly seen in bronchitis and lung infection. Since your chest x-ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infection. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and P... |
i have noticed two chunks on my foreskin tip this was after getting oral from my girlfriend. there are also tiny bumps by the chunks (cuts). i did feel a little pain when she went down on my maybe she was a bit too excited but i dont like the look of these cuts its been a week now and no real signs of healing | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have chunks on your foreskin after having oral sex. Since oral cavity is full of bacterial flora This is mostly due to bacterial infection of foreskin and glans (Ba llano Prostatitis) transmitted through oral sex. You need to take b... |
Our daughter is experiencing depression and some symptoms of paranoid. she is easy to cry and suspicious of people She believes and we may be recording her telephone conversations to replay to someone She has has taken some serious falls recently and had two operations for bunions on her toe. We think that having the f... | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your daughter need evaluation that why is she Having such problems. It is quite possible that because of fall she might have suffered head injury causing these symptoms. So a brain scan is must before starting any psychiatric Chat Doctor. Second antidepressants are not useful in such situ... |
I have adenoid cystic carcinoma with numerous large lung mets. The original site (bartholin gland) has not had any recurrent disease. I have had a chronic cough for a long time. Recently, coughing jags are followed by an unexpected small vomit. The first vomit seems to be almost burped up, then the gagging/coughing con... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query regarding frequent vomiting and cough. It is a matter of concern. You have adenoid cystic carcinoma, ant yet started any medication ? It is great negligence on your part ? I would like to know your age, since when you have come to know that you are suffering?. ... |
Hi,doctor! Im Evelyn,44 years old,5 1 in height and weighing 56 kg. Two years ago,I was diagnosed of a left kidney cyst, 1.6cm..my doctor didn t prescribe any medicine for me because he said the cyst is benign, but I was advised to have urinalysis every 3 months and an ultrasound after a year..It so happened that I am ... | Hello Evelyn;welcome to Chat Doctor Your doctor did the right thing when he advised you to just keep a watch on urinalysis because most of the benign cyst settle on their own and only few require treatment in any form. As for the beriberi it is a disease whicChatDoctores on as an effect of deficiency of Vitamin B1 and ... |
My friend was consistently severely sexually abused as a child and through her teenage years. She was used as a child sex slave. Also sadly, her psychiatrist also sexually abused her. Fortunately now 47 she has found the courage for psychotherapy. She is beginning to release her anger, emotional pain, and the mistrust ... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Sex addiction in a sense is not an addiction at all. Sex in itself is a natural process and excess may cause momentary physical weakness. Mental disorders such as anxiety is due to over thinking / over worrying about the habit. ... |
I am having severe knee pain. Knee cap area more on inner leftside side and down slightly, Very sensitive to touch, slightly swollen, concentrated in an area a little smaller than the size of a tennis ball. It ached, throbs, hard to walk, bend, sleep. I tried ice, aspirin, ibumotrin I am miserable. I do not remember in... | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that this can be either an infection or knee synovitis. In this condition I would suggest you to visit an orthopedic doctor and get your clinical evaluation. If there is any infection then you need to take antibiotics for it. If there is synovitis then it is better that you t... |
I am taking some vitamin supplement containing omega 3 fatty acid but after one month of taking this group I have tested L.F.T due to abdominal pain and dyspepsia and noted that increased SGPT (72) level otherwise within range. Is there any relation ? I have also some fatty infiltration in lever( previous findings) wha... | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Increased liver enzymes such as SGPT are used to identify and monitor the progress of any liver disease but the enzymes themselves are not dangerous. They are an indicator. Fatty liver disease can cause an increase in liver enzymes. This can progress to inflammation of the liver and, in... |
explain about stem cell therapy | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. Stem cell therapy is a relatively new modality of treatment being tried for certain diseases. There are only a few diseases which might benefit from stem cell therapy. Stem cells are the initial cells /embryonic cells which have the potential to divide into adult cells. These then are usef... |
Hi my friend just had a histerectomy or however you spell it. it has been about 2 weeks now and they put her on meds for an infection but it is not getting better she has been on meds for over 10 days now and the other day she caught and this orange creamy stuff ran down her leg | Hello there, I am Chat Doctor. My best suggestion for you that you go through culture and sensitivity by a reliable microbiology lab and by a qualified Microbiologist doctor. Everything is depends on this. Detection of right organism is important in this case so. It may be bacteria, fungus or may be mycobacterium we ne... |
hi I am mayank, I need to discuss about my dad.. Actually my mother passed away just a few ago in February. and because of that my father is depressed very much. and one more problem is that my dad is almost addicted towards drinking. this addiction is since when he was age 25 I guess. And now because of this my mothe... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are very concerned and worried about your dad. From the description of his symptoms, it appears that he is going through a depressive phase. He also seems to be having an alcohol dependence. Regarding the medication that you have mentioned -... |
Hi im new to this. I have anxiety/panic attacks. I have been having aches all over my body but mostly on my arms. I also sometimes have chest pain but I think its heartburn . I went to the hospital like last year in octuber for this problem and it turned out to be just anxiety that was causing the chest pains the docto... | Hi Daniel, Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thanks for asking a query. You are aware that you have anxiety/panic attacks. Last year, when you went to the hospital for chest pains, the doctor suggested that it was anxiety. I hope that you have been getting treatment for anxiety. Unresolved and untreated anxiety will get wor... |
I am 24 years old and got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 2 years ago. No family history of any Diabetes or auto-immune disorders. Recently I have been sleeping over 15 hours a day and feeling very tired all the time. I have noticed a change in my short term memory and thirst. I have a twitch in my fingers whicChatDocto... | Thank you users for your query. First kindly mention the dosage of antidepressant. Get your blood sugar(fasting and post radial) checked. If it is raised then you need to increase the dose of insulin else if its level is low then you need to decrease the dosage of insulin. Start taking multivitamin as they might increa... |
Hello sir I am Raju Thota from Hyderabad India My mom got fits last year same time n we consulting the neuro physician but still she is suffering from that. would u pls suggest some precautions to be taken by the fits patient and how to get cured from that | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your mothers symptoms. What is the reason of fits in your mother? BRAIN scan can help us answer this question. Appropriate medications can help us control or prevent the fits. The underlying cause of fits should be treated to achieve good seizure control. I hope my ans... |
my elderly mother was diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease six weeks ago. she has had complications including viral meningitis and and some other unknown inflamatory response. the blisters on her hands keep returning every four to five days. and she is feeling very fatigued. no one has been able to help her so fa... | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious infection, caused by viruses from the Retrovirus family, most commonly the Cossack virus. It is characterized by blisters or sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. In most cases, the infection w... |
Hello I m 14 years old and for a couple weeks now I have been having knee pain . A squishy lump appeared right beside my knee cap but is only visible when flexing or bending the knee completely. The pain is very minor o the lump specifically, but my knee itself does hurt. My trainer said I have tendinitis, is that what... | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Well, I also agree with your trainer; this kind of symptoms generally relates to sprain/tears of tendon or ligaments due to strenuous exercises! There could be some loose bodies, synovial fluids or minor injury to patella, muscle or the tendons! I also suggest you to go for an X-r... |
HI...I had undergone D&C yesterday.I am 12 weeks pregnant. I had typhoid fever since 25 days as 1 | Hi, Chat Doctor. I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you may be knowing that in most of the cases of early pregnancy loss there is some kind of genetic problem... |
HELLO, I HAD BEEN TAKING LONAZEP 0.5 FROM LAST 3 YEARS. NOW FROM LAST 2 WEEKS I HAVE STOPPED THEM. I AM SUFFERING FROM WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS.CAN MEDITATION/DHYANA CURE THIS WITHDRAWAL SYPMTOMS.PLEASE HELP I DONT WANT TO TAKE MEDICATION AGAIN I AM FED UP WITH THEM.... | Hello, The medicine is a Benzodiazepine which is an anxiolytic. It leads to dependence, and you are having with Chat Doctor. Exercise, Yoga, meditation and relaxation technique would help you bear the symptoms better. However, if you still have severe symptoms, you can take the medicine at a lower dose than you last ... |
hi my husbaand had his left kidnsey remove about three weeks ago he feels dizzy when he get up ever in the morning he lose some weight he did weight 194 now 170 he just got his stape out today are their any reason to be worry about he is 67 yrs has been in good health | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The removal of kidney is not associated with dizziness. He might be bodily weak and that can cause fatigue and dizziness. Please get blood tests done to make sure his general condition is normal. There is no need to worry. Recovery from a major surgery might take 3 months, and you must follow... |
we were desperately trying to find out the cause of these symptoms, if you could help us please! Symptoms are lower abdominal pain, achy pain, number 6 on pain chart, starts lower in stomach, some sparatic sharper pain here and there, constant headaches all day everyday, nausea, bloating/fullness, difficulty eating du... | Hi. Thanks for your query. You have symptoms of lower abdominal pain, operatic pain here and there, headache -nausea, bloating, difficulty in eating - but no weight loss - dizziness, white-outs - hot flashes -sometimes not possible to stand or move. . Wants to know the reasons. You're mentioning of the bowel movements,... |
Dear Dr. I have been trying to conceive for some time now.My doctor prescribed letroz to be taken from day 2 to dy 7 and follicular study from day 8.i went for the study today and the report says that the left ovary has multiple follicles with the largest one being 12.8mm.should i go on day 10 also?Till wha... | Hi, thanks for writing. Multiple follicle can be due to various causes, the most common being PCs. You need to get a follicular study repeated on day 10 and on every alternate day till the follicle size reaches 20\u00a0mm. It is the time you should have intercourse. A repeat scan needs to be done to see whether the fol... |
I AM 60, AN RN AND HAVE BEEN RELATIVELY HEALTHY. I WAS TOLD IN THE 90S I HAD FIBROMYALGIA BUT I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED TREATMENT OR MEDICATIONS FOR IT. RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN VERY TIRED AND MY WHOLE BODY HURTS ALL OVER. I AM ON THYROID MEDICATION, LISINOPRIL AND WELLBUTRIN AT THIS TIME. ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR ME? | Hello, Ok, I have non-functional opiate receptors. The conventional textbook information on fibromyalgia as non-functional opiate receptors works fine for me. Then again, the data imply that most people with fibromyalgia are depressed and trying a different anti-depressant is often needed for depression. So, Lisinopri... |
I am 39 yr old female, have been working out regularly for nearly a year. Thus far, had successfully used treadmill and elliptical. However, today, after working with a personal trainer for the first time. I got extremely dizzy and everything literally went white and I couldnt hear much of what the trainer said for at ... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. The way you have described that episode, possibility of transient ischemic attack (TIA) is more likely. Another possibility is cardiac event (you are already having heart murmur). So better to consult doctor and get done ECG, 2d echo, stress test a... |
During my pregnancy I was told I have a bulky placenta, a valementous cord insertion as well as being hospitalized 3 times for kidney stones. I just found out Im anemic as well. I have also been monitored due to a leep procedure from almost 2 years ago. I have alot of fatigue nausea and severe back pain. Should I be c... | Hello Scared Mom! You don't need to be scared. Anemia is treatable easily. All you need is some good multi vitamins and folic acids associated with a good balanced diet, green leafy vegetables and meat you have to be a carnivore literally to get back all your iron you lost. So cheers, and no you should not be concerned... |
i am asking this for my husband.Last month he has diagnosed as B/L varicocoele R>L. would you plz give me the relevant advice . we are trying for the pregnancy for 6 months. semen analysis report on 19/03/11 is ; liquifaction time -10 mt reaction - alkaline volume - 1 ml microscopy pus cells -8-10/hpf ... | Hereafter semen analysis, there is 1-3 motile sperms only, while normally for a fertility require 48 million / ml (sperm counts) . In your husband NEARLY it is azoospermia. While motility require is. 63 % and > 13 % exhibiting normal morphology. Now your husband is taking tablet HIS and Carlisle 500, but I doubt these ... |
I had a panniculectomy and lipo about 3 years ago and unfortunately gained back all the weight I had lost and then some ( I am prob around 270lbs - 59) I have recently begun watching what I eat, exercise and then over compensating with some bulimic behavior and have begun to feel pain in my lower abdomen. I know it so... | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. History of Panniculectomy, lip, regaining weight, exercises, bulimic behavior and now pain in abdomen over the last 2 days in the lower abdomen noted. The probable cause can be intestinal infection / appendicitis/ colitis and so on, I would advise you a 5-day course ... |
I ve had dizziness/vertigo for some time now...also degenerative joint disease primary in knees....over the past year i ve been loosing my balance and the power in my legs to keep me upright..in the past week has become a daily thing...any idea how i explain this to my doc? | Hi, Degenerative joint disease is due to wear and tear of joints as the age increases, vertigo has no relation with your knee pain, there are many causes of vertigo like high blood pressure, diabetes, ear problem, compression of nerves in the neck. The joint which suffers a lot of wear and tear due to aging needs to be... |
I had started masturbation at the age of 20 and now i am 24..i used to masturbate daily..i have been facing problems of soft penis, premature ejaculation, soft erection, reduced interest in sex also no erection in the morning. I have stopped masturbTing from 10 to 15 days but with no improvements..I am very worried and... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. The problems you are mentioning here like soft penis, premature ejaculation, soft erection, reduced interest in sex also no erection in the morning etc. are due to psychological problems rather than physiological problems. You should consult a psychologist or s... |
5.4 ,70kgI done - Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy ,ovarian drilling ,D/C under Ga on )05/05/10 under Dr pranab Dasgupta atAMRI. Uters -nomal size, moblie ,surface smooth .Ovaried -both ovaries polycystic ,ovarian drilling done ,serous fluid drained.chromotubation done - good view ,surface smooth ,both ostia visualisedCx -End... | Hi, Ovarian Chat Doctor. Try to reduce 4-5 kg weight but diet restriction/ Low calories diet & regular exercise for middle segment of body. Hope GOOD VIEW in report means the tubes were patent. Hope you have confirmed Husbands semen parameters. If cycles are irregular & scan shows no good follicle growth-kindly go ahe... |
My 13 yr old son recently had was diagnosised with mono. On the follow up blood test the doctor said his red blood cells were 4.15 and hemoglobin was 12.4 and hematocrit was 36.9 his ferritin level was 36. He and i think hes feeling much better and wants to return to his activities.Who is my son anemic. He is eating fi... | Unfortunately, there is no good treatment for mono. We management mono with rest and HY Chat Doctor. Symptoms usually resolve in 1-2 weeks though fatigue may last many months. The biggest concern for mono is splenic rupture and splenic enlargement which is usually not clinically apparent. The spleen is a delicate orga... |
hi i am mahi suffering from hair loss since 3 -4 yrs increased now i have already consulted a dermatologist taking medicines accordingly all my blood reports including harmone profile are nomalplz suggest how can i stop my hairfall | Hi, You may be having halogen effluvium. In your case, the cause may be tension, anxiety,worries, travelling or sleeplessness. Thyroid dysfunction, anaemia, vitamin deficiencies and internal diseases should be ruled out. I would suggest....- mild steroid lotion application on the scalp daily at night - herbal shampoo a... |
Hi.i am male 25 years old.i am a student.i am always absent minded,could not able to concentrate and i cant remember and recall things and while writing a question paper i have to concentrate for 3 hours and after 3 hours there is dizzy vision and i cant see properly.for this i feel that it is because of excessive mas... | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Masturbation has nothing to do with your symptoms. I think you are having mild form of depression or stress. You should rule out physical causes like hypoglycemia, thyroid disturbances or vitamin deficiencies. You may have prescription by your local doctor for the same. If you feel str... |
Hi one of my teeth in the back fell out afew weeks ago but it has being causing me problem s for the last few days the gum exposed is quite soar now my left cheek is quite tense and feels swollen its on the side were my gum is exposed what can i do to stop this | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The exposed or swollen gums can be secondary to chronic irritation by the broken tooth. The roots of the tooth can be present below the gums, that is causing irritation to the overlying gums. Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to confirm the diagno... |
Hello, my daughter has achondroplasia she was born preterm at 28 weeks she is now in scabu , a v.p shunt was done for her. The problem is that is still on mechanical ventilator and suffers sudden episodes of desaturation. She has already copleted two months. Please tell me when she will be able to breath alone?? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, her prognosis is very poor. I don't think she will be able to breath without the support of ventilators. You said that she is on mechanical ventilator for 2 months. 2 months is very long duration for ventilation. And prognosis wo... |
i am suffering from jaundice from last 25 days. on 24 December my total serum protein is 7.5, serum albumin 3.7, serum globulin 3.8, ag ratio 1.0, serum total bilirubin 3.5, serum conjugated bilirubin 3.0, serum unconjugated bilirubin 0.5, SGOT 99.0, SGPT 329.0, Serum alkaline phosphate 278.0. please tell me the diet. | Hello, Thanks for the query. I had gone through case and as you should know that liver produces the bile enzyme which helps in digestion of heavy and fatty food. So you need -Take Glucose as mush as possible with water. Keep HY Chat Doctor. Avoid Oily and spicy food, non-vegetarian, eggs and outside cut fruits. Take no... |
I donated blood Friday and later that night I went to a rave and I drank alcohol and got pretty buzzed later at the rave I noticed a bump had developed where they inserted the needle to withdraw blood from me and this bump has hurt and caused sharp pains well it Burns occasionally and when you touch it it feels hard ca... | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, It is good that you donated blood, for taking blood from vein a large bore needle is used hence after completion of donation process a firm pressure is required for sufficient time to close the vein puncture. It is possible some blood has leaked from the site and deposited in subcutane... |
i have a dry peeling skin on the head of my penis. I have been diagnosed for STD and Every other blood related tests and the result were negative. The peeling skin does not pain unless i do not musterbate because if i do so the skin peels off and i feel that pain on that peeled part as i wash my self. please advice | Hello really appreciate your concerns can be caused by number of reasons like Chat Doctor. Masturbation may be contributory factor in it. If you can provide me more details like medical history like if you are having diabetes or liver diseaseSimilar complaints in the past, I will be able to guide you better. If I were ... |
hi sir... ahm i masturbate almost 3-4 times a week... i wonder if 1 of the bad effects of masturbation is that, ahm a stomach pain especially during the release of toxic subs using penis.. i feel like my lower stomach is being pushed forcely with a stick.. what was that pain..?? where does it came from.? | Greetings masturbation is a healthy way of satisfying your sexual desires and doesn't have any side effects. You can do daily or alternate days. You will be enjoying better if you do on alternate days rather than daily. Semen is produced daily in our body and masturbation will not affect your health or fertility. One p... |
Every spring, I get a rash on the backs of my knees which is hot, bumpy, its red and very itchy. There is no over the counter medicine that has ever helped me, so for years, I just suffer through the 2-3 months that I have it. Sometimes the area gets dry. I have been having this happen since I was 6 years old, and I am... | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of rash on knees which seems to be due to allergic reaction/contact dermatitis as you get these symptoms on exposure to allergen. Need not worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and Chat Doctor. You should avoid touching or pricking r... |
hi I have a problem . I have triple D 38 size breasts and my husband (34 yrs.) and I are quite happy with the size. My problem is.I have been having major problems with neck and shoulder pain for the past 4 yrs. I have not worked because of this pain. its been 4 yrs . since I helped contribute to help pay bills.I have ... | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be neck pain and head aches will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult ph... |
I have been experiencing dizziness, tingling in my fingers and toes and tingling with a burning sensation on the bottom of my feet and tingling of my tongue. I was placed on meclazine which makes me feel groggy and out of myself. What can I do? Thank you. | Hello dear, As per your narration it seems that you are having peripheral neuropathy like symptoms. It can occur due to many reasons like diabetes, vitamin deficiency, vasculitic, toxin, Chat Doctor. You need a proper evaluation and investigation. You need to consult a neurologist. Some investigation like nerve conduc... |
Hi I take 250mg of Queitapin a day to treat my bi polar 2 disorder. i am 35 and have always had low blood pressure, high colesterol and taccacardia heart problems, for the last 6 months i feel like im going to die when i fall asleep at night. my heart races then stops, i feel like im gasping to take my last breath. The... | Hello. Quetiapine can cause hypotension, high cholesterol and tachycardia. I have few suggestions for you |
Hello. I generally feel that my hands are slightly swollen and recently, my left thumb (top joint) won t bend without a lot of pain and it pops when returning to its prior position. The base of the thumb joint is also so but can move it about (I type for my job in an office). | Dear patient thank you for your question. Here are the differential diagnosis for your condition1) Rheumatoid arthritis |
I fell in the subway and hit the train and received a very severe blow to my head and also a very deep cut with deep stitches that will dissolve and 11 topical stitches two days ago. CT was clear and I was released same day from ER. After two days the large hematoma on my forehead has turned into dark red covering my e... | Hi, Sorry to hear you had an accident. Thank God the accident never caused any brain damages as revealed by the CT. As for the hematoma, it will resort progressively and may not pose any problem. Flying back home in four days will not as well pose any problem as people with more severe brain injuries can always be tran... |
my mother had a brain biopsy and her left side is paralysed, she is also unable to speak. How long does it take for recovery. Will she be able to speak ? She wants to say something but there is only air coming out no words. How do we make her comfortable ? She is still in ICU | I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. It is difficult to give an answer because we don't know the cause of her hemiparesis. The brain biopsy is taken precisely for that to help determine the cause of the brain damage, without knowing the cause one cant determine whether it's a process which can... |
Hello. I am a 15 year old male, and I had three of my teeth removed yesterday morning. At one of the extraction sites, there is loose skin. It keeps getting in the way of my tongue. I rinsed my mouth yesterday night, and some pieces of the loose skin fell out of my mouth. However, I do not know what to do with the rest... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have undergone extraction of tooth now, you feel loose skin don't worry it is a unhealed socket. Take proper course of antibiotics prescribed by your dentist, and wait for 15 days at least for healing of socket. Do warm saline ga... |
I am 24, 53 and 115 pounds. Never had any major medical problems before.I have been congested and coughing for about a week and yesterday I went to my stylist to get my hair done..I was sitting down most of the time and was coughing repeatedly, after I cough my vaginal area(my pelvis) hurt a little, and now I cant even... | Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Pelvic pain is in concern with excess straining of bowel loops when coughing* Remedies for better cough management - Gargles with salted lukewarm water with added peppermint oil.- Avoid much sugar, oil, ghee, beverages, chilled ... |
Hi I ve been having the following problem since I was 18 (I m currently 29). This is a little long, sorry.Maybe once or twice a month sometimes even more rarely I would suddenly without much of any warning feel an intense feeling of impending doom. Very pronounced, an extreme sensation like I was about to die, and thou... | Hi...thanks for using Chat Doctor .I have noticed two problems in you...one panic disorder which lead to anxiety symptoms and second allergy to barley, Tylenol and cayenne pepper. For panic disorder u have to consult a psychiatrist and for allergy related problem better to consult gastroenterologist. There are few all... |
sir.....i was wearing braces for my teeth 2 years ago..the treatment was because my upper jaw was protruding which i inherited and there was gap between my centre 2 teeth...i wore my clib for 8 months.....and my doctor made the gap at the centre 2 join by fixing it with lazer treatment.now that laser gum has come out a... | Mid-line disaster in most of the cases reverses back. You are not clear in what exactly was done with dental lasers. No dentist can fix any gap between the teeth using lasers. What I feel is that the gap was fixed witChatDoctorposite resin restoration which requires a light cure gun at the end, and you are confused wit... |
I have suddenly developed very unpleasant breath without signs of dental/ oral hygiene issues. The condition came on following a cold , which as since resolved, and has remained for the past week. Mouth wash, tooth brushing, chewing gum . . . nothing seems to relieve the odor. Is it time for a visit to my GP or should ... | Hello there... This is a common complaint from the patients during the cold weather... When you have history of frequent cold/upper respiratory tract infection foul smell from the mouth is quite possible...problems like sinusitis and cold would lead to post nasal discharge that gets into your throat resulting in foul s... |
Dear Sir, My brotheraged 32 has been taking Oleanz Rapitab -20mg mixed with chapati /bread or sometime it is mixed with veg dish. The man sometimes behaved abnormally and is very suspecious. Pleaseadvise some remedy medicine or to continue with this only. More so he has been taking this since last three years but no co... | Hi. I had gone through your query. Auspiciousness and behavior issues are due to his psychotic illness. Clean contains olanzapine. Olanzapine is atypical anti-psychotic which help to reduce psychotic features. Regular medicine with prescribed dose is must. It will help slowly. If he is having still undesirable response... |
hello , hi my grandmother is 70+ years of age & for the past 5 days she has been sick and she has shortness of breathe when she speaks & when she walks, she has a difficult time speaking when she speaks, when she coughs it sounds like whooping cough , and she has a difficult time walking. She has been vomiting and she ... | Shaking may mean rigor? Obviously, she has severe breathlessness - Why? It may be a reaction to the flu shot - asthma? It may be heart failure precipitated by blood pressure, in this stress of fever. The picture sounds ALARM bell - she has to be seen IMMEDIATELY by a doctor. Blood counts and cardiac markers; ECG; X-r... |
ok my pinkie finger is recovering from fracture at its base near hand knukle. (9 weeks now) the surgeon has confirmed no surgery needed. All fine. My question is more about how to enhance recovery (if possible/relevant) along with occupational therapy to help the joints to become less stiff and swollen. Would intake of... | Hello Yes you can take glucosamine, it c and it D with CALCIUM. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, For early healing you can take Tab Colin [it C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzymic plus]. If there is no relief them you may nee... |
Hello, I have been coughing profusely since 3 months. I am asthmatic since birth n take meds for anxiety n thyroid too. I take budamate 400 transcaps inhaler twice daily. Where i live, its v humid n rainy now. (mumbai city in India). I have been having LOT of coughing (some cold n breahtlessness) since a month constant... | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you |
After sitting (a few minutes or more in a chair) I get a stabbing pain in my right front thigh when I stand up. I can make it less painful if I rub thigh deeply before trying to stand up, but is still often painful to walk. The pain comes and goes when walking. Thank-you. | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of lumbar [back] nerve root there can be pain in your front thigh. I will advise you to do MRI whole spine with hip screening. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication like pregabalin with methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor. Till ti... |
I have a friction burn under my arm pit. It occured five days ago. Three days ago a rash started around, but not on the burn. The rash has now spread about five centimeters in radius aroundthe burn area. The burn is healing well and there is no infection. I have not dressed the area at all. | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of rash around friction burn in underarms which is very common as dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing and the friction that comes can lead to rashes. Need not worry. I would suggest you to - Keep this area clean and Chat Doctor. - You ... |
hello,my husband and I are currently trying for a baby. I am now at day 21 of my cycle and have developed persistant burning/cramping low down in my pelvis. There is no discharge or vaginal pain, its all in the pelvis. I have been taking paracetamol but they have not taking the edge off and the pain is constant. I have... | Hi, As what I can understand from the history there might be a chance of UTI. This is one of the common which most females face. As there is always a need of being hygienic before any sexual activity. Usually people are conscious about being hygienic but sometimes it doesn't happen and leads to UTI. The burning sensat... |
hi doctor i am male 23years old i have a problem that every time i have some suger based food like chocolate, cake or any sweet dishes,not even sweet on my tea. i used to get mouth ulcer. i have referred many doctors but nothing was successful please help me to bring a solution | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query. The ulcers in the mouth could be because of recurrent authors dermatitis or recurrent herpetic ulcers that occurs most often secondary to stress. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is authors ulcer you can take topical anesthetic and analges... |
I have an intermittent smell of smoke...when no smoke is around. I do have a draining cyst next to my adeonid remnants (am 48 yo F). Not sure if it is a thornwaldt cyst Could the phantom smell be coming from that? Also just put on Fe for low level, had to decrease levothyroxine from 175mcg to 150mcg.. and just stopped ... | Good afternoon, I am sorry you are experiencing these symptoms. To discover the treatment for the cyst, I highly suggest you first discover the makeup and what is in the cyst as to treat with the correct medication, dose and or intervention. A cyst is defined as an abnormal membranous sac or cavity containing fluid. Of... |
hi my father (74 years) was found with a huge mass on his liver(due to excess drink) and his HB is very low the doctors here say they can not give any medcation or operate(UTH lusaka zambia) he never used to have any pain but for the passed fews days his been in a lot pain. please help and next for him? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your father has mass on his liver. It can be lived cancer or benign tumor or some cyst. He should go for ultrasound liver and if needed go for USG guided biopsy or FNAC from that mass. It will give you exact diagnosis, and he should take treatmen... |
hi i have an 8 month old daughter and about a week ago she fell from our bed and landed on her back she was frightened and cried for a bit and well since then she has been acting normal but i noticed a spongy spot on the back of her head where i feel she hit when she fell should i be concerned? | HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY.SIR/MADAM I WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU THAT ITS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GET YOUR CHILD INVESTIGATED FURTHER, SINCE ITS VERY USUAL TO MISS HEAD AND SPINE INJURIES IN CHILD Chat Doctor. IT IS ALSO VERY ESSENTIAL TO RULE OUT UNDERLYING BRAIN OR SPINE INJURY After FALL BY CT/MRI BRAIN OR SPINE.ITS ALSO ESSE... |
Hello, I went out last night and was drinking rather heavily - mostly clear liquor - I know this can result in dehydration the following day. My question is, I noticed this afternoon, after drinking very little fluid, that in addition to my very yellow urine, a small amount of a greyish/white discharge/mucous was at th... | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum As you do not have any itching/burning sensation/lesion and your reports are negative it is unlikely to have an infection. So, I would suggest you to have plenty of fluids normally and more if you have alcohol to prevent concentrated urine and possible infection later. If you have... |
For the last six months I have been feeling some pressure in the left side of my chest along with numbness. The pressure is right under the bottom of my rib cage. Any idea what this could be? I ve summed it up as issues related to my lower back problems but I m worried that it could be my heart. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, this can be related your heart. Left sided chest pressure with numbness is commonly seen in cardiac diseases. So better to first get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about cardiac diseases. Sometimes stress and ... |
hi my son is nine months old and has been having loose motions from 2 days.the problem is its not throug out the day just 2in the morning and 2 in the evening some times there are hard and some times watery i ahve given him medicines but not helping and every time he passes motions he developes rashes around his bums.i... | Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. While cleaning the area - you need to just soft mop it and not rub ... |
I am 32 year old trying for baby since last 3 years. the recent ultrasound report confirmed that there is a endometriotic/ haemorrhagic cyst in right ovary . the lesion measures 6.1x5.1x52cm (85cc). there are two opnion of the Doctors i) remove it through laproscopc surgry and then go for pregnency ii) directly go for ... | Hello AJU;welcome to Chat Doctor If it is an endometriosis/Han=hemorrhagic cyst it requires treatment. Since you are 32 yrs and can take chance of getting naturally pregnant, so you can go for a laparoscopic removal of cyst and if you do not conceive the IVF will be option which will be open even after 2 yrs also. As f... |
Hi, I have had some sort of stomach cramps, not bad ones, just ones that bother me, and the last to poo sessions(sorry for the lack of terms) I have cleaned my butt of Runny blood, not litres and litres of blood, but a good amount to concern one. It is bright red so I dont imagine it is eternal bleeding, any answer wou... | Hello, sad to hear about your bleeding per alum. If I am your treating doctor I advise you that bleeding per alum is always a pathogenic. You have mentioned that bleeding is clear, it is not digested black. That means the bleeding is from the distal gastrointestinal tract. There are many causes of bleeding per alum fro... |
I just had an EEG and after the strobe lights and heavy breathing part of the test, I was asked to relax. During this time I began to experience rapid eye movement that I could not control and involuntary muscle twitching in my arms and upper body. Is this normal and does this indicate anything in particular? I am bein... | Hello ! Thank you for your question ! I understand your concern. I think you might have been experiencing a specific kind of Epilepsy seizure(probably partial complex occipital lobe Epilepsy) during the EEG. The heavy breathing you have done before this happened, has excited your brain, so that a seizure occurred. This... |
Im 15, Im shivering cold. I had 7 blankets on last night but I was still freezing. I have asthma. I went to my doctor to talk to him about my coughing and breathing troubles recently. My body aches in my elbows, back, wrists, ankle, head, and chest. I felt to weak to move this morning, nauseated, and Ive been out of en... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your cold, wheezing, cough could be due to upper respiratory infection or allergic rhinitis or bronchitis etc. You should do some routine blood works and X-ray chest to rule out infection in lung. He will require oral antibiotics with antipyretic, antihistamines in oral formulations. Now, if... |
My name is Melissa and I am 28 years old. I have 2 kids (3 and 1yrs old). I had rhuematic fever when i was young and had a mitral valve stenosis at 19years. My heart is constantly in pain but in a specific area. I feel a consistent pain under the rib cage and am not sure why. What could it be? | Hello Melissa! I would like to have some more information on your concern |
Two weeks ago I was climbing a rock face when I slipped and whacked my left knee and right shin. The bruises have almost gone, but the dent in my right shin bone is still there and painful. I can t kneel down (sore to lean on) and it is very sore to touch. | His there, Thanks for asking. It appears that though you are injured you are capable to walk indicating that your shin-bone is not fractured. So it looks like blunt trauma has locally affected your bone so because of inflammation it is aching, and it will take time to reduce and nothing to be worried about the dent. So... |
I just found out that I m a couple weeks pregnant plus I am a cadet at a criminal justice program. My concern is about firing my pistol and if that can cause any problems? I also have to workout alot and arrest control? But I only have two months to go will any of this be detrimental to the baby? | HI, I understand your concern. I don't think firing of own pistol would have any effect on pregnancy. Pregnancy is a bit delicate in first 3 months... so hectic movements are contraindicated in those days. You should avoid excessive physical & psychological stress throughout your pregnancy. In addition, you can star... |
I have a friend who recently is having dizzy spells. We have sort of figured if he ate to much sugar then stand up he gets dizzy. This does not happen all the time. He does have a drain tube in for gall bladder that is to be removed. Could this be causing the problem? | Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, there are following possibilities for your friends symptoms-1) Reactive hypoglycemia - this is due to sudden release of insulin after sugar intake which lead to low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) which can be confirmed by doing blood sugar level during ... |
I am experiencing occasional pain in my right hand halfway between base of thumb and wrist. It appears a bit inflamed but not red or warm. I was playing with a toddler and he accidentally kicked the sore spot and pain was horrible for about a minute. It has been going on for about 2 weeks now, but not at any regular ti... | Hello First I will advise doing x-ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your thumb/wrist. According to your history it looks that there is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or flange joint. If you are having swelling and pain you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint. And apply cr\u00ea... |
I impregnated my mother when I was 14. We started having sex when I was 13. Mother have a very active sex life with dad. She being over sexed, seduced me one morning in the kitchen when dad was reading news paper. From then we have very hot sex when ever we get chance. It s been 5 years now. Mother produces huge quanti... | Hello, Thank you for your query. I don't expect you to agree or understand what I'm going to say, but I feel obligated to say it anyway. This situation with your mother, is not normal or correct in any sense. This is incest/ sexual abuse. Your mother is supposed to be your parent and along with your father is responsib... |
hi im 46 years old women.i have centre chest pain while climbing stairs,but disappear as i rest.i had wheezing problems and i had a nerve operation on left hand 2 years before for nerve compression and i have gastritis.what could be the reason for chest pain? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Let me know you wheezing can be from bronchoconstriction.... And pain by exertion suggest angina or LVH.... So investigate your case with......1. Blood pressure measurement 2. Auscultation 3. Chest x-ray 4. Spirometry and 5.EKG According to cause treatment guided .... If angina there than a... |
sir,i am a paralisis patient from last 7 year of left side 100% and i am now 90% right and i take regurly medicine since last 7years my medicie name is colipab a 150mg ,tozar50mg, reciper d ,reciper 40mg,velprol cr 300mg,pregabid 75,warf 2mg, rosuvas 5mg, and bicosul z . plzz tell me medicine is right or not and also... | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query think your medications are normal for any patient of stroke. By the medications, you must have had an embolic stroke of left MCA territory (probably)... |
i tried to make a doctors appointment this morning for my 8 month old daughter she always feels warm she has a runny noes and a terrible cough with watery eyes and everytime she coughs she starts wingeing and bits of her food gets brought up any ideas what might be the cause of this please | Hi, It looks like your child has an upper respiratory infection, probably viral. Most of the child Chat Doctor. It is because of increased abdominal pressure during cough, that can cause vomiting. If there is any blood-tinged vomiting or green or yellow colored vomiting, then we should be worried. For upper respirat... |
My Chest feels heavy andSomewhat hard toBreathe like I need to take deeper breathsI dont know if I am just freaking out because I was fine until I was feeling how fast my bfs chest was beating then I went to feel mine and it wasnt going as fast then like 10 mins later I startedFeeling weird I am 23 years old | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more because you develop symptoms only 10 minutes before and after seeing your boyfriends' chest. But better to rule out lung related diseases. So get done clinical examination of respiratory sy... |
For the past few months I have woke up and about 30 seconds after waking I will shake all over my body. (More like vibrating), for about a minute. Then immediately get hot and sweat for about five minutes. Then goes away. I,m taking medicine. (Sucralfate, Naproxen, xanax, ambian, percocet. But only Sucralfate and Napro... | Hello ! Thank you for the question on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern. In my opinion the symptoms you have may be related to a sleep problem. You have been taking Zambian before, so you have had troubles with sleeping before. The waking up is also part of the sleep problem. I would like to know if you have night... |
hello i am 22 years old i had problems with kinney stones before but i dont have the same pain as i did before and i am wondering what it can be i am off my depo shot i am having lower back pain it feels like theres bubbles poping inside my body and my right leg is tingly please help me | As per your explanation here it looks like you have a problem with your lumbar spine I suggest going ahead with either MRI of lumbar spine or visit an orthopedic doctor for proper evaluation. Here the orthopedic doctor may I ask for blood report to check uric acid as well as calcium and vitamin D level. You can do what... |
Hi Doctor,My baby boy is 9 1/2 months old, having greenish liquid since last 1 1/2 months. We dont know what to do??? We consulted so many doctors, every one says its normal. One doctor told me that dont give cerelac, we did it & it works. But now what to give as an alternate to Nestle Cerelac??? | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor .this is the time when you should wean him from breastfeeding and shift to natural foods. Cerelac is not the only solution. Give him fruit juice, boiled and smashed potatoes, smashed ripe banana, double boiled rice with curd or buttermilk. Only curd with sugar can be giv... |
Hi, my lower belly and lower back hurt at times, mostly when I am in bed, and if I breathe in deeply they hurt worse. I feel like my tummy is tense and tight and its miserable. Keeps me from sleeping. Sometimes hurts bad when I roll over so I have to keep adjusting my sleep position . I am awake now and its still hurti... | It sounds like stomach issue. All this is caused by high acid secretion which is found in gastritis, HERD or hiatus hernia. These disorders can cause such difficulties, and you should do gastrostomy to evaluate this. Symptoms that are experienced in such conditions are pain and tightness in upper stomach, bloating, bre... |
Hi, my dr. Started me on Gabapentin to help control my migraines. I have been on it for 4 weeks now. I have IBS and have been having severe constipation since taking it. I take 100 mg twice a day. My concern is that my sensation to evacuate my bowels isn t there any more. I am due to see a neurologist next week but sho... | Hello, Gabapentin can cause constipation as side effects. The prophylactic treatment of migraine includes also sodium valproate, topiramate, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, flunarizine, etc. In case IBS-predominant constipation (IBS-C) is troublesome, switch over to alternative prophylactic Chat Doctor. Lubiprostone is ... |
I am having occasional searing pain in my back between the shoulders blades. I can feel it coming on. It lasts for no more than one minute or so and then completely disappears. Ive had maybe 15 or so episodes of this over the last 3 months or so. | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my point of view it could be a muscular spasm due to overused muscle, shoulder joint, heavy lifting OR it could be due to nerve compression of your cervical spine vertebrae which is more likely to accompany your past 3 months of pain episodes. For now I recommend avoiding vigorous movements,... |
Hi my name is Christina. recently I have been having these weird attacks. I will be standing still and all of a sudden my heart begins racing, it feels like I have been running 5 miles really fast. Then I cannot breathe or catch my breath and I start feeling like I am about to black out. These last for normally 2-3 min... | Hello, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to postural hypotension or tachycardia. Another possible cause to consider would be anemia. For this reason, I would recommend checking first your complete blood count. If anemia is excluded, I would recommend performing a Head-Up Tilt test to investigate for... |
Liver function test results show all the components are normal but for bilirubin which is 1.8 against0.8.Further US scan result shows mild coarse echotexture liver but normal in size and no leisons etc. I am diagnised to be HbsAg +ve but -ve w.r.to HbeAg ,DNA viral load , prothrombine time and reticulocyte etc.i need a... | Hello, You must get a liver biopsy done to look for any fibrotic changes, since your ultrasound of liver suggests mild coarse echo structure. Remember 40% of ASYMPTOMATIC HEP B +ve patients have hepatic fibrosis. Get your ALT levels also done. If your ALT level is more than 60 or if liver fibrosis is present, you must ... |
My son has been sick for three days..on the first day he threw up and was running a low grade fever .. the second day he ran a fever of 104.3 under the arm and we couldn t get it under 100.0 at all that day .. the third day he still has a fever and has a really nasty cough .. in those 3 days he has has a quarter of a s... | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of low grade fever, vomiting and cough which are of viral infection. Yes you should be concerned about 104.3 degree temperature as it's not a low grade, actually. Your symptom of fever off and on is because your immu... |
I am trying to understand some paperwork I had gott en years ago from the doctor, This is concerning mental health . First page header is Diagnostic Physchiatric Interview.I can understand every question like Cheif complaint, history of present Illness , past medical history, social history,etc.., Then I come to the DI... | Hello Axis system is used in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) for proper diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders. Axis I it includes all mental disorders except Mental Retardation and Personality disorders Axis II it includes mental retardation and personality disorders Axis III it includes any associated medical dis... |
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