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My daughter has recently been on a lot of antibiotics. She is 2 yrs old and in daycare and every week she is getting sick. Every few weeks her Dr. puts her on Ogmitten because it seems to help with her ear infections and upper resp infections. She recently finished up another round of antibiotic and started having fevers the last two nights of her final medication. Then she had a rasChatDoctore up that became welts that night. The Dr. keeps asking me if she is on any antibiotics but I told her no, just what she recently gave her. Is the antibiotic the cause of this recent outbreak? And what can I do if it is? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. The most common cause for upper respiratory tract infection is viral infection. And viral infection can also cause rash. So possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is more in her case. Best way to prevent this recurrent URI is vaccination with Influenza. So consult pediatrician and get done annual Influenza vaccination. Also maintain good HY Chat Doctor. Avoid frequent use of antibiotics. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. |
Since i was five years old i have developed multiply symptoms that have affected my life in every way shape and form. I have chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome, adhd, frbromyalgia, along with SAD, MPS RSDS, and TMJD. Widespread pain, nausea, morning stiffness, sleep disorder, chronic headaches, migraines, chest symptoms, muscle twitches, muscle weskness, Contunious UTIs, pelvic pain and problems, cold symptoms, memory impairment, anxiety, vision problems, weight gain, join pain, aches in my bones, IBS, confused, lose train of thought, mixing up words, forgetting details, sweating, bladder irritability, pain during menstration, numbness in hands and feets sometimes arms and legs, tingling, sensitive to weather temp changes, light and sounds, bruises that come from no where, poor balance, runny nose, buckling knees, clumsiness, burning in muscles, continuios yeast infections, crave carbohydrates, protein, cheese, mood swings and i have 14 tender spots that we have found so far. I need help finding a doctor that will help everyone says its in my head and will not take the time to help me. I just went to a doctor that was closer to my area and he refused to refill my medications saying that they wouldnt help me even when i told him that the combinations of the meds really did help. Because of my health problems it has been every hard to get a job and i have no health insurance. DHS said i didnt qualify for any help to pay for any of my medical bills or medications. | Hi, I would suggest the following tests to start with |
I have been coughing up mucus for a few days now and my throat is irritated and burning, talking makes me cough, and now my lungs are squeaking at the end of exhalation. Also, the last few weeks I have had many heart flutters that cause me to loose my breath, sometimes up to 10 in a row (in the space of a few minutes) | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out heart and lung related diseases in your case. Heart diseases like arrhythmia or heart failure can cause similar symptoms. Lung diseases like bronchitis and lung infection cause similar symptoms. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring, ECG and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. 2. Chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out lung diseases. On the basis of above tests, treatment should be given. You may require inhaled treatment or cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, ok so for the last couple of days ive been experiencing bloating in my upper abdomen area its gets hard and it makes it soo much harder to breath. Now i feel like on my right side is well feels like my ribs get pushed out and it makes it so uncomfortable its getting worse everyday now today i feel dizzy, and light headed i have diareah. It hurts , i cant breath right, and i feel like i would be 8 months pregnant from how bloated and hard my stomach gets. | Hi. Thanks for your query and elucidate history. All your symptoms are suggestive of Gastroenteritis with its complication like bloating to the tune of 8 months pregnancy, hardness and pain in the upper abdomen and so on. I would suggest you the following |
Hi, My 2 year old son has had a hard stomach all day... and he would stop playing and his breathing would change and he would try to poop but nothing would come out... I was wondering if i should worry about this.. he was not himself and he just asked me to go to bed because he was really tired...which is not usual for him to do that? | Hello, As per your history, it may be due to constipation. You can use glycerin anal pessary to stimulate his motion after detailed medical examination and pediatrician consultation. Till then, you can keep him well HY Chat Doctor. Try to encourage him to eat more fibers including fruits and veggies. Prunes and raisins will also help him. Physical exercise is also important. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if I can assist you further. |
My 8 month-old daughter has a swollen and red right forearm. We noticed it about 1 and a half weeks ago but thought she may have strained a muscle doing row-row the boat with an over-enthusiastic 3 year-old. It seemed to improve but today it looks worse again. Apart from that, she is fine in herself, the arm doesn t seem painful to touch and she is putting weight on it when she crawls, etc. What could this be? Thank you. | Hi, If a similar patient comes to me, I would first check whether she is in pain and the area is tender. Whether the child is playful and not irritated. As you have mentioned it is completely normal, I feel there is nothing to be tensed about. She might have had an insect bite or hit her hand somewhere. Mostly it may fade away by itself. If within a week it doesn't resolve or if it is increasing, kindly consult your doctor. Hope I have cleared your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Hope your daughter recovers fast. |
I have a strep infection that wont go away. When I was a child I had rhumatic fever. I have a grandmother who died from a strep infection. My MD has given me five rounds of antibiotics, but hasnt increased the dose amount. Do you think I should go to a specialist. I still have the same symptoms | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. You should do blood for culture and sensitivity. Rheumatic fever patient must be having circulating streptococcus in the blood. So you should do the culture and sensitivity. Taking Chat Doctor. Do not discontinue the treatment otherwise it will cause a resistant amongst the bacteria. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
hello doctor, my last menstrual period was on the 3rd of july and it lasted for 4days, i had intercourse on the 25th and 27th of same month without protection,please i need to find out if i should get a drug to avoid getting pregnant before it is too late. i really need your help cos am still in college and am not ready for a baby yet. please also tell me when it is safe to have sex without protection without fear of getting pregnant i dont want to be involved in D&C and i hate having sex with condom cos its painful. PLEASE NEED ANSWERS URGENTLY. | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, You had unprotected sex and by this time you should get your period and there is risk of getting pregnant. If your period is delayed test for pregnancy by urine pregnancy test if positive you need to consult a Gynecologist for proper advice and medical termination. If you get your period then also you must understand that going for protected sex is not only safe but protects from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. It is not question of like or dislike. If you are exposed to unprotected sex then you must consider use of regular contraceptive like oral contraceptive pills after consulting Gynecologist. In case of emergency the Emergency contraceptive pill may be used, but it should not be used frequently. Hope this helps Take care. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D |
my son had allergy testing yesterday and I was given a paper that listed the things he is allergic to. Several of the items are obvious, as they are listed by their common name, but several of them I dont recognize. I dont know how to avoid these allergens if I dont know how they are commonly encountered. What can you tell me about Fusarium, Cladisporium herb., and Monilla. I think theses are molds, but need to know what we should be avoiding specifically. Thanks!! | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. Yes, you are right - uranium, Cladosporium verbatim and Mozilla - all are fungi (molds). I would suggest following measures to reduce exposure to molds |
Hi I have spinal disc desiccation. I saw it on a MRI scan. I am 14 however it is very sore. How can I fix it? I am going to a sports physician and a physic yet it doesn t seem to be getting better. The MRI also showed fluid in the lumber spine region.What do you think is wrong with my back. It hurts when i sit down and epecially when i walk | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Spinal Disc Destination can be due to lots of reasons It can be due to Spondylosis or Trauma or even inflammation First we need to find the cause and fix it In your case, you also have fluid in the lumbar spine region. So there is some other problem which needs to be fixedPlease share the Full MRI Report with us at http |
I have been having this strange feeling as well, the butterfly, twitch, spasim what ever that feeling is under my left ribs. I have had a ultra sound done just days prior to the sensation comming on for a routine check up and everything was fine. I had blood work done also and all was well, I also had a colonoscopy and the other end too, again all was fine. My Doc says that the feeling is do to the high level of Anxiety that I have, but I have been close to Anxiety free for a week or so now and the flutter is still there. I went and got a 2nd opinion and he looked at my chart and said that it started about the same time I started Buspar(for anxiety) and Kapidex(for acid reflux), so he is having me stop the Kapidex for a week to see if anything changes, I guess he thinks that because it is such a weird symptom that it could be a side effect from meds. I feel what you are all feeling and am very supprised that for as long as this post is going no one has came back and shared the wealth of how the Dr. visits went or a diagnoses. On one hand I am glad to see that there are others like me so its just not one more thing ill feel weird about and alone, but on the otherhand I feel bad that you guys have this CRAP too. So if any one has info or a diag please feel free to share... | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to a muscle spasm in the ribs' area. I suggest using a plasmolytic such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplements for muscle relaxation. Furthermore, I recommend using warm compresses for local application. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor, My son 3.5 yrs old, having fever from last sun 14th sep.it went high up to 105.whn ever gvn ibugesic plus it comes to normal n as the effect goes agn shoots up by 104.blood test done but all reports r normal. I m consulting a homeopathic doc.2day she asked for clavam bid 228.is it good to start antibiotic. Please suggest me some remedy. | Hi dear welcome to the Chat Doctor, High grade fever in this rainy season. Chances are of viral origin. Syrup Paracetamol @ 15 mg per kg 4 to 6 hourly to be given. Plenty of water. Tap water sponging SOS. Take care of the nutrition, If fever do not subside in 3 to 4 days then one should be investigated in terms of CBC, ESR, TY PHI DOT TEST, MALARIA ANTIGEN. DENGUE SEROLOGY etc. with the consultation of your pediatrician. Clavam is an antibiotic to be advised by the pediatrician only with the conclusion of any bacterial infection after the proper investigation. A homeopathic using antibiotic is not justified. Thanks |
Good eveningThis morning I woke up with painful lumps under my skin on my right lower leg (I assumed Id knocked myself in the night) within a few hours they turned red and got more painful. They also then appeared on my left leg. They are very sensitive to the touch, painful kind of tingly is well. The diameter of them is about 2 inches. I have seen two pharmacists and were both clueless. | Hi, Good Evening. Thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor virtual-CLINIC. I studied your query in-depth.-In my opinion-You are suffering -mostly from-Erythema Nodes or? Hive-URTICARIA.-Please consult your family doctor instead of your pharmacist friends, and get special consultation from skin doctor.-This would help you to relive the painful lumps very soon. Remedy-a-Tb-NSAIDs, b-Tb-Antihistaminic-would relieve in 2-3 days time.c-If no relief-Hetarazan-after CBC test to treat eosinophilic causing URTICARIA. If Erythema Nodes, it would go in 2-3 was time on its own.-Hope this would help to resolve your painful-leg lumps by discussing with your doctor. Wishing you fast-recovery. Wellcome to my Chat Doctor Clinic again. Good night. |
I thought las tyear that I pulled my groin but the pain travelled outward to my hip (on right leg) it felt achy like I needed to stretch it. The I was playing basketball and my knee bucled tearing my meniscus and partial ACL tear. Not my hip and leg aches and behind my calf to my toes tingles | Hi, ACL tear and meniscus tear has made your knee unstable, something called as internal derangement of knee. This usually requires surgical treatment. Pain in muscles above and below your knee is because the muscles are trying to take some load off your knee to protect your joint. I would suggest you to |
Ive had haemorrhoids in the past but this time it is releasing a fishy smell discharge. I also smoke and consume alcohol. Sometimes my legs get a constant pain in them as if the muscles have been working overtime when I do not exercise at all and my job does not require me to stand for long periods of time. No matter the case I am going to the emergency room tomorrow because this is worrying me. | Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor . I understand your problem.... Leg pain without over working that may be because of diabetic neuropathy... In diabetic neuropathy tingling sensation and numbness occurs... Avoid alcohol Chat Doctor. . Anemia also cause weakness and fatigue after working... Do a complete blood cell count. Peripheral artery disease may rule out.... Deep vein thrombosis cause leg pain and vagueness.... Any muscle or tendon injury also cause this type of symptoms. Mention an intensity and duration of pain with aggravating factor... Detail history and physical examination give exact idea... Consult a physician for further diagnosis.MRI can be done for further information... I hope my guidance helpful to you... Take care... Thank you. |
Im A 20 year old male and ill get a feeling like i cant breath and then feel like im going to pass out and my body gets tinlgy but then it goes away and will come back later on i went and got tests done and my heart is fine the doctor said? what could this be? | Hello dear, Thank you for your question, It is common among young men to complaint about breathing problems. Your young age and the lack of history indicative for pulmonary disease suggests that you might be suffering from stress. There are some tests that you can run in order to be sure and help recover from this stressful situation. Since the test performed on your heart came back normal, it is safe to say that there is nothing to worry about. I always suggest my patients to engage in physical activities, meditation, healthy diet, engage in social activities and avoid excessive intake of alcohol, cigarettes and coffee. If your problems persists you might seek help from a professional specialist that can help manage stress. I hope this helped. Kind regards, |
My daughter aged 5.6 yrs has got fever from last sunday(16-sept)& had high temperature till Tuesday (18-Sept). She was fine & active on Wednesday(19-sept). On 20th morning, she had sever pain on leg muscles. We consulted a doctor & as he advised, we took Blood & Urine test. Report on 20-Sept-2012 ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE. 147 U/L; SGPT 12 U/L; UREA, SERUM 23.5 mg/dL; CALCIUM 9.5 mg/dl; CPK,SERUM 353 U/L; BLOOD ROUTINE EXAMINATION | Hello dear, it seems she has streptococcal infection. For differentiation, you should also give antistreptolisin -O, IGM, G to Chlamydia trachomas, uric acid, reumatoid factor, throat culture and sensitivity to antibiotics. Amoksiclav, ibuprofen should be given for 10 days. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your baby good health. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am a massage therapist with a client that complains of a lump below his calf-it doesn t hurt with running or jumping activities but is tender to the touch. I don t know if massage would even be tolerated and I am hesitant anyway. He doesn t recall a specific incident but it has been present for 10 days. Thoughts? Thank you for your time! | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some injury, and it leads to hematoma formation. He should take analgesic plus anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. It will clear within few days. If pain remain persistent then x-ray of that local part is needed. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
there was a discomfort in my left leg after using a cross trainer. i have a history of lower back pain on and off, controlled through back exercise. the pain was pinching sensation, forcing me to sit down - and it would go away. i took physiotherapy sessions ( IFT and SWD). now the pain has gone but still fee - tingling, numb sensations, like something is crwaling in my left leg. Alo a bit of slight numbness on my left lips. is this due to the SWT/IFT or what? | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. The symptoms mentioned by you are classical to understand this as a lumbar disc degenerative disease. As the pain can be symptomatically controlled by Short wave diathermy (SWD) and Inferential therapy (IT) the major understanding of the biomechanics of the spine is advised. In most cases the disc gets degenerative changes and lose water as aging progresses and also due to wear and tear. Like the lumbar spine is the load bearing and highly mobile joint. Taking an MRI of the lumbar spine will help understand the pathology of the disc and the nerve root getting pinched. Based on the clinical examination and Correlation with the MRI of lumbar spine will help understand making a spine rehabilitation program. Also, the therapist and the patient needs to understand and discuss the rehabilitation process since spine is an important structure and needs a careful therapeutic approach. In my clinical practice most patients respond well when a spine rehabilitation program is made and processed further. For any more questions you are always welcome and I will be happy to provide you all assistance you need. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
i have finished 6 month ant Tb therapy but lymph nodes stil persist,its abot six month since i complete therapy.Idid biopsy last 4 weeks,Histology of cervical lymph node show mainly extensive central caseous necrosis partially destroying the node architecture,there were many well formed granuloma,epithelial cells and many multinucleated giant cells of langerhans type.what should i do,am i not cured despite treatment? is there a chance to form malignancy? | Dear friend your cervical lymph node biopsy is typically tubercular picture. Once a node is in this state due to TB the reduction in size does not take place it has to be surgically removed and biopsied. If your other parameters namely ESR and CBC are within normal limits, and you have completed the full course of ATT you need not worry. Better still check with your treating physician if he/she has any other suggestion, chances of malignancy in this case are negligible |
hi my 1 yr old daughter had her amoeba back, and i am worried because everytime she drinks her milk, she poops, watery stools. what would be the best thing to do for that? she was prescribed with metronidazole 3 times a day 5ml for 1 week, she had a history of amoeba, she was 6 mos when she had it and it came back again. the dr. advised to give her lactose free milk, | Some things I like to know about her. Since when she is suffering from loose stools? How frequently she has loose stools ? Do u give her purified water ? What her weigh and length? Amoeba is not so common cause of diarrhea. Commnest cause of diarrhea is viral that is self limiting in 5-7 days. Did she undergo stool exam so that you saying it is amoeba. We give ORS, Zinc and Lactobacillus in loose stools |
Hi. I m 31 yrs old female. I have had severe hair fall for the past 2 years. Also been having moderate acne and follicular cyst in my right ovary. Tested negative for thyroid and blood tests show everything normal. Please assist to diagnose and treat my problem. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. From your history, you may be having chronic halogen effluvium. It is normal to lose 50-100 hairs per day and anything above that is called halogen effluvium. It could occur in response to stress, physical ailments, medications, dieting and following delivery/ surgery. In some women, it could persist for more than 6 months which is when it is called as\" chronic\". You have not mentioned the blood tests done by you. If you have not done serum ferritin levels, do get it checked to see if the iron stores are adequate. If it is less than 100 units, you would benefit from taking iron supplements even though the hemoglobin may be normal. You could also take oral biotin supplements for 3 months. Have a healthy diet rich in antioxidants. Try to reduce stress by doing yoga/ meditation. Hope this helps you. Take care. |
I have 92 year old grandfather, with history of strokes ,bleeding of front lobe brain. History with high bp ,CHF, recent diagnosed with less that 10 % kidney function. Lately , feeling nausea , appetite not well some days less than 25% consumption. Headaches, fatigued. My question is how do I know that his kidney failure is progressing worse .. he refuse to have dialysis | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, let me advise you that, 10% kidney function is as good as no function in kidneys. Its also called end stage kidney disease(ESD). Normally, dialysis is urgent, as dialysis is like an artificial kidney. You should convince him about need for dialysis, as body wastes are filtered through the kidney, into the urine. At his age, with so many other medical problems, it's even more urgent. If you've any other doubts, you may send your question here, in my name. |
Hi- I fell a few weeks ago and hit my shin pretty hard. A large bruise formed that was white in the middle and almost numb to the touch. After a week and a half/ two weeks the bruise cleared up. I am however still left with a white hard lump that hurts with pressure- especially when kneeling. It is also less sensitive than the surrounding area. What is this and what can I do. | Hello, I think you had a hematoma (blood collection) in the shin area that now is organized (hardened) and is swollen. I think it will take some time for it to be absorbed by your body. You can help it by gently massaging it. Since it is not inflamed you do not need to take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Give it some more time and do not worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my penis has been sensitive when I touch it. It started about a week ago and is uncomfortable when it comes in contact with my clothes I have also been urinating a lot and have been drinking lots of water because I think I may have UTI. when I am erect the feeling goes away. what it is? and what should I do? | Hi and. The front part of penis is called a glans penis, and it is usually covered by skin. This part is very sensitive to touch, and its base has many nerve endings which makes it more sensitive. If you have undergone a surgery called circumcision in which the skin covering the glans is removed, u may experience hypersensitivity of glans penis for few weeks, and it subsides by itself. Even without surgery when you retract the foreskin the glans may be oversensitive to touch which is common. If you Chat Doctor. If you have or had UTI please contact a local doctor for further treatment. In mean time |
Hi i have an lower respiratory tract infection. I have been prescribed on luminac for 10 days, tamiflu for 2 days and azilide for 3 days.. is it advisable for me to try to conceive while i m on this medication?.I have completed my course of tamilflu and azilide.. left with luminac for 8 days.. can i alternate tat with a natural medication and try to conceive?? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you can conceive without any fear. Temple (oseltamivir), eyelid (azithromycin) and luminal (N acetyl cysteine), all are safe for pregnancy and fetus. N acetyl cysteine is anti oxidant, anti-inflammatory, bucolic and expectorant in nature. It is having good beneficial effect in lower respiratory tract infection. It is safe during pregnancy, so you can conceive while on luminal. |
Hie m 28 married well m first day of the period was on 6th august 2011 and last day 12th august n I had unprotected sex With my husband on the 12th of august n 24th august n I had my pregnancy home test done on the 29th august WhicChatDoctore negative..... was my test done was too early ... Well I did the house test very early as I felt I had some Syptoms tht I was preg for eg .. Pimples .... Though I alwys hav clear skin I dnt know y I had breakouts Then m eating like double thn wat I used to earlier ... Lover backache ..my size of the breasts too hav increased a little in size . Y do I hav these preg signs when my test cme negative dnt wanna get blood test done right now as i dont wanna get dissapointed. When should I do my secnd home test .... Wat do u thnk m very confused n upset Plzz help me by teling me wat to do are there any chances of me being pregnant i really want a baby very badly | Hi, thanks for query.First without you miss your periods, there is no way pregnancy can be diagnosed. You had relation with your husband in the middle of cycle on 24th,so chances of pregnancy are there. Please wait till your miss your periods. You can go for urine test after at least 1-2 days of missed period. The symptoms that you have are non-specific and does not indicate pregnancy. You seem to be too anxious about this issue, just relax and wait for the time to come. Wishing you good health. |
i just turned 14 a couple of days ago and i had a pain in my left peck when i bumped it. It only hurts when something touches it, i ignored it but tonight i had touched my peck there is a small lump but it does not hurt as much as it did when i first found it. I dont know what it is but Im a little worried it could be serious. | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Even though it needs a clinical examination, from the history it seems to be a hematoma (collection of blood) in the subcutaneous tissue resulting from the bump. Usually small hematoma would get absorbed by itself and nothing more might have to be done. If I were your doctor, I would prescribe you with an anti inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor and ice-soakages for some time for a symptomatic relief. If it increases, then you might have to see a surgeon for further opinion and management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hello. I am 30, and I had a mammogram and ultra sound today as a follow up-to a biopsy 6 months ago. Everything is fine, but my question is whether I should wait until next moth to try to get pregnant. Would the radiation affect the baby if I do get pregnant? | Hi, I understand your concern. Radiation affects fetus differently at differently. It depends on the time & extent of exposure to radiation. Actually radiation reaches fetus in comparatively less dose, as it goes through mothers body to reach it. - Radiation exposure in first 2 weeks of conception may cause fetal death. - exposure to large dose radiation( Like dose received from 500 chest X-rays) in early weeks of conception (2 to 18 weeks of pregnancy) is hazardous to fetus- it causes developmental defects in fetus-specially brain developments.- leading to low IQ s & mental retardation or stunted growth./ likelihood to develop cancer in later life. _ Same type of consequences are observed in fetuses between 18 and 26 weeks when exposed to double the dose of radiation. -After 26 weeks baby is fully grown & there is no possibility of developmental defects after radiation exposure except for slightly more chances of having cancer in later life. * Though no bad effects of radiation exposure of mother before conception are reflected on fetuses, the conception should be postponed, specially when it is a planned conception. It can be easily postponed till next month. Thanks. |
hi, my 17 month old little girl is having an issue with making art with her poop.. and she does this very frequently, no matter what i try to stop it. and she also poops about 6-8 times a day. is this something i should be concerned and what could i do to try and stop the art . thanks. | Hi...if she is active and playing around, you need not worry about the number of times she poops. 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. You need not try to stop it. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
My daughter has got 1 time vomting and 3 or4 times loose motion yesterday morning, only liquids(coconut water, electrol water, butter milk) were given to her as diet no medicines have given.to day morning she said a mild stomuch pain, then meftal spas 1/2 tablet is given with butter milk. Later coconut water is given, as of now no pain she said. What further medication, diet is necessary for her? | You are rightly managing her with plenty of fluids and ORS (electoral). Metal spas is ok to relieve her abdominal discomfort. Such episodes of acute gastroenteritis generally get corrected in 3-5 days irrespective of use of antibiotics. Giving Zirconia syrup (containing zinc) for a few days should be helpful. Also give plenty of curd or yogurt. No other medicines required. Normal diet to be given as tolerated. Giving protein enhanced diet is also a good option. |
I take multiple meds due to ms heart disease hp and currently developed a copd flare and a lite kidney infection.the only meds added are generic Amox/k Clav 875 mg 2 xs daily and at the time I am also taking over the counter phenazopyridine Hydrochloride 95 mg 2 every 4 hours problem about 45 min to an 1 hour after I take my meds I have a very disorientated feeling very sleepy and extreme weekness. it last about 30 to 45 min. do either of these meds have this type of reaction?????Sincerely HELPSandra Harris YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears that the Chat Doctor. Phenazopyrine also should not be used for more than 2 days. So first thing you should do is to stop TH ephenazopyrine. And stop eighth amoxicillin and clavalinic acid combination after completion of the course. If still symptoms persists you can use sanitizing with your doctors advise. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
Good evening, Doctor, My question is my sister-in-law has confirmation of cavity lesions on her lungs that may be TB. My grandchildren went into her ER room to say good-bye before she was flown to another health facility. We did not know at the time she may have TB. What are the timelines and could they have been infected? I can not afford to pay. | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that TB does not occur on single exposure. If the child is exposed for prolong period than she has probability of getting TB. So right now there is no point of worry about you. There is no need to go to ER. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor. |
I have really itchy red patches of skin on my inner elbows and side of neck and my eyelids. I also have psoriasis which I have had for years but its not bad at the moment and I am pretty sure the itchy bits if skin arent psoriasis. Do you know what it could be? | Hi, You seem to have atomic dermatitis. Your diaeresis might be atomic. You have psoriasis as you said, under control. Atomic dermatitis is a chronic and relapsing disease. There are many factors which precipitate or exacerbate the disease. Chat Doctor. .etc. may be responsible. Oral dietary factors like cows milk, nuts,seafood.etc. may cause or exacerbate the disease. Oral steroids in tampering dose, antihistaminics and application of tacrolimus, pimecrolimus or steroid cream may improve the disease. Stress and anxiety should be avoided as the might worsen the disease. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. |
I have a pulsing, mildly tingling sensation mostly in my feet and legs (but I feel it all over). All the time. Similar to my feet going to sleep or to restless leg syndrome. There is no pain associated with it. I have bunions on both feet, but it s worse on the right side and the sensation seems to be worse on the right side. Can this sensation be related to the bunions? Thanks. | Hi, Thanks for your query. The abnormal sensations that you have such as burning, tingling are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge. Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetablesVitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take tab methylcobalamine. It not seems to be related to bunions. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
My aunts granddaughter has had fever 102 for the last 3 days. She now has swollen ankles, weird spots on her legs from the knees to the ankles and she started feeling cold. She was taken to the doctor today and was told it was allergies. The doctor had an accent and was difficult to understand. | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Those spots might be PetechiaeWhen associated with fever can be due to low platelet count. I would suggest you following |
Ive been sick for a while and I been coughing alot and sometimes coughing up mucus. I have a sore throat and a stuffy/runny nose. And when I cough the area somewhere around my ribs feel sore. my mom said it kinda sounding like whooping cough because i make that sound sometimes when i cough. Do you know what this is? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have running nose, sore throat, coughing and pain or soreness in chest while coughing. Well the symptoms you mention in query occur due to many reasons like upper respiratory infection (bacterial or viral) or whooping cough as you also mention in query. I would suggest you to consult chest specialist. Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test, blood test, viral culture test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and decongestants. Hospitalization is necessary in case of severe cough in this case intravenous food and liquid is given. For now take over-the-counter cough medicines, cough suppressants, or expectorants, which give relief from coughing. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
I have a series of white bumps on the front, left side edge of my tongue and the area feels very raw and hurts if I eat anything acidic. I have had this occur before and they have cleared on their own but they seem to come up periodically. Are they likely to be cankers or could they possibly be something more alarming like herpes or warts? | Hi, I have gone through your query. White bumps on tongue you have mentioned are most probably Authors Ulcers. There exact cause is unknown, but they are non-contagious, non-infectious and not sexually transmissible. These usually resolve on its own, but medicines can be taken for local application like Byte. Viscous lidocaine can be applied for pain relief. Good oral hygiene is also important to prevent secondary infection of the ulcers. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. You can contact me on my page http |
I went to the doctoes yesterday for spider bits on my leg. She gave me antibiotics and told me if it got worse to go to the hospital. It has gotten worse today with more swelling and redness and now it has these small blister things. Should I go tothe hospital or continue antibiotics | Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. It seems that you don't have any systemic venomous effects besides local effect. In almost all cases, local effects of spider bites are self-limited and typically heal without any medical intervention. You need to take tetanus prophylaxis. You have to continue anti-biotic, besides local wound care with anti-biotic cream like tobramycin cream. Also take some antihistamine like Levocetriine 5 mg orally daily for 03-05 days. Keep the leg elevated on a pillow while you are on bed. Regards |
Im a 28 y/o female, given birth to four children, my fiance and I are trying to conceive a child. He has no children and we would really like to have a baby together, we have been trying for 2 years to get pregnant and havent been able to, what can we do? Should we be worried? What could be the problem? | Thanks for the query. As you had already four child Chat Doctor. And now you are having trouble in conceiving with a new partner then you should first do investigations for him.1 semen analysis is the basic report to rule out male infertility. 2 ultrasound of scrotum to rule out varicocele, testes conditions, vascularity. And you should consult a gynecologist for you too to know about ovulation profile. |
My girlfriend is 20 years old and was just diagnosed with a benign inoperable heart tumor wrapped around her aorta... The tumor is apparently imbedded in the walls of her heart... The doctor said she was a ticking time bomb but she also mentioned something about ex vivo surgery.... She has seen 3 doctors all of which say inoperable .... How long does she have to live? If we can find a doctor to operate- what are the chances she survives the surgery? | The only curative option that seems remotely possible in your case is a heart transplant and that too I cannot be sure since i don't have all the reports in hand. But it will be worthwhile considering and discussing this option with your treating doctor and preferably a heart transplant surgeon. Otherwise, there seems to be no option, and she will die with progression of the disease. Ex-vivo surgery is where they take out the heart for a short while, remove the tumor, repair the heart and then put it back. It's a distant possibility considering the extent of the disease. |
Dear Doctor, I am 37 years old, for the last 3 weeks time I feel that my stomach is distended / bloated . What could be the reason for that? I just consulted a general medicine doctor, based on his advice took a CT abdomen scan, the result has come that I have fatty liver . Will there be relation between these two? or what could be the reason for bloated stomach. Requesting you guide / help me on this. Thanks & Regards, Sivakumar S Chennai | Hi Sivakumaran, Thanks for posting your query. Yes, Fatty liver and bloated sensation is related with each other. Fatty liver by itself causes bloated sensation and abdominal distention. The CT scan has showed fatty liver. Please proceed further to get your liver function test or LFT done along with fasting lipid profile. If you do consume alcohol, please abstain from it completely. Based on your LFT and lipid profile, management can be planned accordingly. Avoid high fat content food. Do moderate physical activity daily. I hope this information helps you, and you get well soon. |
Hi, I am a teacher of 6 year olds. One of my students was hospitalized last week with viral meningitis and returned to school today. What are the chances of me or other students in class getting meningitis? How contagious was she 3-5 days prior to being diagnosed/hospitalized. My sister has a 3 month old, I am concerned about getting her sick. | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that it is not much contagious. To get entry into the central nervous system virus must enter into the body first. So no need to worry, if one host is compromised than and then virus will attack into central nervous system of the body. So no point of worry for your 3-month-old baby. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
Hi, I feel that I am suffering from lack of focus and attention which is causing a lot of forgetfulness as I am unable to follow what the opposite person speaks or is trying to explain. There are a lot many other scenarios that are creating a lot of problems and misunderstandings in the professional front as well as personal front. How do I find out what the problem is? how to recover it? Do I have to consult a doctor? I am 24yrs Old. I have been having this problem since childhood but I never took it seriously. But now that its creating a big impact, I have to do something about it. I am 5 feet 10 inches tall and weight is around 70 kgs. | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have depressive symptoms. In that case, you need antidepressant with low dose benzodiazepine that would help you to control depressive symptoms. You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper medication that would help you to come out of depressive phase. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks |
Im a typical high school girl and I have PE as one of my courses. On Wednesday, we have a mile run. Usually, I have a hard time breathing after the run and have a need for water. This week however I ran harder than usual, and in the end my heart was pumping much faster and I ran short of breath. As I result I became weak almost unconscious. After drinking some water I had to lie down for a while till I caught my senses again. This usually happens when I run faster than normal. Can I possibly have a symptom of asthma? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you might be having asthma. You are having breathlessness on exertion (running). And at your age (14 years), asthma can cause similar symptoms. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
HALLO DR.I AM SANDEEP JOSHI,FROM BHUSAWAL MAHATRASHTRA.MY MOM HAS DETECTED ENDOMETRIUM CARCINOMA LAST THREE MONTHS AGO WE OPERATE HER FOR ENDOMETRIUM BUT BIOSPY CAME POSITIVE AFTER OPERATION .WE WENT TO TATA BUT DR FROM TATA REFUSE FOR CHEMOTHERPHY AS HER WEIGHT IS ONLY 40 KG AND SHE CAN NOT WALK BECAUSE OF WICKNESS | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Chemotherapy is given to a patient if they can tolerate the stress during treatment. If her weight is 40 kg then her general health condition is such that chemotherapy might cause more complication. Chemotherapy is done by giving strong medicine which will cause certain reactions in the body that might not be acceptable to your mother. Other than weight it will help to know if your mother has normal blood report and liver function tests. Please give her protein diet and that might help to increase her weight and make her suitable for chemotherapy. You might also discuss the case with her doctor and if radiation therapy is possible to be given in place of chemotherapy. Please do not worry. |
Hello, my name is XXXX 20, I m having a lot of physical pain, back pain, leg - thigh, ankle,feet,swollen nerves . Everytime i woke up in the morning i feel so tired . My body hurts so much . Welcome to Ask a Doctor . Please type your question here... | Hello, Your symptoms could be related to fibromyalgia or a connective tissue disorder. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests |
Hi , Iam AAAAAAA , 30 years old. Height 5 1 weight 58 kgs. 3 years running married life . Have PCOD s recently last year september I went under laproscopic surgery , 3 times IUI which went unsucessful. My periods are stil regular. Please suggest me whether ayurvedic treatement will help me. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you are a diagnosed case of POD, any ayurvedic treatment is not likely to help you conceive. GUI failure can occur due to various reasons as |
hi,i am pritesh from india.I am 25 yrs old and my body type is average.I have got hairs on my private parts but then also i dont have a mustache or beard.This is really letting me down and i am very tensed. | Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your health concerns and questions. You are concerned that you have very little facial hair. The amount of hair is genetically determined and for you the gene does not allow you to grow much facial hair. There is no treatment to improve the growth of facial hair. I can reassure you that there is nothing here to worry about. This is normal for you. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns and questions |
hi iam now 24 yrs old girl iam suffering with pcos doc suggested me to take bigomet, blongf,megasoft on alternate days my weight is 60 height is 5.5.. iam married and we r trying since 2 yrs for children? i was so much worried ?plz give me suggestions !!!!!!!! | Hi, I don't think you need be worried. Your weight is within range, try to maintain it. All these medicines only have a supportive role. If you have been trying since 2 yrs continuously, you have regular periods, then you should have basic investigations Husband - Semen AnalysisWife - Rule out Thyroid problem, Serum prolactin (These associated with PCs). Get tube patency test done - SG / SSG / LaparoscopyMeet a Gynecologist & have ovulation inducing Chat Doctor. |
I recently ran a fever and it made me hear voices...which were only in MY head.Is their a possibility that something serious is going on or is this natural.None of my doctors seemed too concerned but I had an MRI and was given CIPRO for my fever.The voices occasionally come back faintly but I ignore them.Do I need to see a psychiatrist?I do not heart them much now and only faintly.I also hallucinated but that has gone completely.I did have a stroke 4 yrs ago but have recovered some..I am 81 but apparently no problem with my cognitive ability. | Hello, Your age is a thing which makes you prone for cognitive disorders like dementia and delirium. You mention that you have no cognitive problems, but you had fever during which you had hallucination. This gives us the differential of delirium and psychosis secondary to general medical condition (infection in your case). It is highly unlikely that you have first episode of primary psychosis at this age. Your infection was treated subsequently and if MRI was normal except for age related changes, you need not worry about anything. Enjoy your life and don't worry about voices as they are already on decline. Hope this satisfies your query. Regards. |
well im 11 years old and i feel like i cant breath i have chest pain my rib on the bottom feels like its broke i get cramps and i have a pounding headace and my mom is taking me to the doctor but not till the 27th and i feel like i cant wait that long but i have to and i was just woundering whats wrong with me. | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a musculoskeletal issue or anxiety. Is the chest pain triggered by deep breathing or pressure on this area? This would indicate possible musculoskeletal pain as the main cause of your complaints. Anyway, your symptoms are not indicative of any serious medical disorder. So, just try to relax and don't worry too much! Kind regards, |
hello. I have mutiple lipomas all over both of my thighs and have been getting new ones appearing as often as every two days and they are pressing on the nerves and two large ones by my carotid artery what can I use or what should I do. Please help thank you | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Lipomas are benign lesions, but they do cause problem if they press on vital structures or grow to size not acceptable cosmetically. In these cases, they have to be removed. I would advise you to take appointment with a general surgeon in your area and get yourself clinically assessed for proper management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
hi,i had sex on 12 13 and 14.my periods occur on 14th of every month except in emergency case when i take i pill.i took regesterone tablet on 14th and i hadnt got my periods yet.am worried.please help.how many times its safe to use i pill.i use it 1 time for every 2 months. | Hello, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Emergency contraceptive pill contains high dose of progesterone and hence can cause menstrual disturbances due to altered hormone balance. It should be used only once or twice a year and not more frequently. You need not worry about pregnancy during this cycle since you had the intercourse during the safe period. Ovulation occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next menstrual cycle and this is the fertile period when an unprotected intercourse can cause conception. Your period may have been delayed due to the use of Progesterone. Please wait for a couple of days and get further help if you become overdue by a week. Take care. |
Male non-smoker, non-drinker. 36yrs old.If I move too fast or do something strenuous my heart beats out of my chest, I have to fight for breath, my head gets fuzzy, and my hands tingle. Also, once in a while during the day the symptoms will happen even if Im not doing anything. This come on in the last week or so. Since this started my balance has been a bit off, my thoughts not QUITE as clear, and my feet have felt colder. Caffeine makes my symptoms worse, and the symptoms are worst first thing in the morning as soon as I get up. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases like arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) for your symptoms. Arrhythmia like supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT), atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter etc. can cause similar kind of symptoms. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG) You may need anti arrhythmia Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have had the same bacterial infection FIVE times in three months. The first four I got it two days after intercourse. The fifth time I did not have intercourse at all, and it still came back. I have had Metronizole (excuse my spelling) pills three times, and the creme this last time. No changes in my hygiene, no changes in diet, stopped using tampons. HELP | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Recurrent infection what you are experiencing could be due to resistant organisms to the medications you have used. Kindly get the following investigations done. 1. Urine culture and sensitivity. 2. Vaginal swab culture and sensitivity. Also, it would be better that you and your partner both get tested for HIV status. You need to be treated with appropriate course of antibiotics depending on the nature of organism. Kindly consult Gynecologist with report for proper evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
I have numbness in my left heel of my foot , I have massaged it exercised it an walked an done leg an back stretches but it remains numb , this is the first time I;ve had this happen , I am 52 yrs old female with no known health issues an have neer been hospitolised for any kind of illness .. I had 3 children all by C-section an all went well an I was asleep with all 3 .. other than that I have been very healthy..i don t see a doctor unless I get a cold I can tfight off an that s been over a year ago ..my mother was a diabetic an I was born when she was in her mid 40 s ,,I have 14 brothers an sisters all by the same parents | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion numbness is due mainly to neural compression or conduction loss and in your case it could come from spine, I would recommend you to get an MRI done to see if there is any compression at the cord level. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note-Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. |
I am a 21 year old female and have had the mirena in for about 6 months. I have had a child before so the initial insertion wasn t anything but a cramp . Everything was fine up until about 2 weeks ago when I started getting severe sharp lower abdominal pains. They feel a little bit like contractions. I am no stranger to pain in the lower abdomen (ovarian cysts , torn cervix ) but am really worried. In addition to the pain, I haven t had a period for 3 months (which is to be expected) then all the sudden 3 or 4 days ago I started bleeding very heavily. The blood is dark brown/red. I tried to get in to see my doctor, but she can t take me in for two weeks. Not sure what to do.. | Hello, Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first few months and continue to be irregular. During the first three to six months of IRENA use, the number of bleeding and spotting days may be increased, and bleeding patterns may be irregular. Enlarged ovarian follicles have been diagnosed in some subjects using IRENA. Most of these follicles are asymptomatic, although some may be accompanied by pelvic pain. You should consult a gynecologist about it. If intractable pelvic pain is there then IRENA should be removed by Chat Doctor. Consult your |
hii, i am male 31 years old. i have high cholestrol and i have been taking cholestrol tablets(atrovostatin) for the past 6 years. i have a fatlly liver, stage 2. my mother has a auto immune hep B and liver cirrhosis.i had my liver function tests and all my readings were high. i am concerned about liver now. what odes the stage 2 means as far as fatty liver is concerned? any tips to slove this problem?? | HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorFatty liver is a very common disease among young adults due to changing lifestyle. Most commonly it is due to obesity and sedentary life. It is also related to alcohol intake, altered lipid profile etc. In your case it is related to altered lipid profile. You need few other investigations like routine hologram, Random blood sugar(RBS), Liver function test(LFT), Renal function test(RFT). You should try to lose your weight if you are overweight. Fatty liver is a reversible condition, and it can be reversed by diet and lifestyle changes. You are getting right medicines, and should continue it. It may take 10-12 months to reverse the findings. You should be active in your daily life. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. Cook food in olive or canola oil. You should take limited salt in your diet. You should also avoid fried and junk food. Take a lot of fruits and vegetables. You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise. You can also do meditation and yoga. It will help you a lot. Don't take stress in life. You will be fine. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
my husband has had 4 small stokes this year and two big ones. He does not have the use of his left arm which means the right side of the brain is effected. He has become more agitated and arguementive, plus he has hit me which he never has before. Has his brain been effected with his personality and he has become meaner. | Hi, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern regarding your husbands' behavior. Stokes affecting the frontal part of brain what we called frontal lobe has the highest rate of behavioral changes. Neuron loss due to stroke affect many areas of the persons life and resulting frustration many times grow in to agitated depression. Depression is also very mucChatDoctormon in person suffered from strokes. From your side you should be remained calm and see his behavior as a symptom of brain condition rather than mean behavior. Consult psychiatrist he would be in the best position to help you, Medication like antidepressant, benzodiazepines, and sometimes low dose antipsychotics help to improve these symptoms. Hope this will help you. Regards. |
I have been since childhood these feelings of what i can describe as euphoria they happen at random sometimes twice month or twice a year i have forgotten how many i had but it is strange to me. Italk to a couselor about when a was a kid but i didnt know how to describe to him. what do you think? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you should not worry about this. Creativity and vivid brain makes people to act hurriedly. That is restlessness unless the job or task is done fully. In fact that is motivation. Motivation is good euphoria. We can call it creativity. Therefore, don't worry about it. Secondly if you like to get yourself evaluated, please consult a clinical psychologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
GREETING SIR I DEVELOP THE NASAL PROBLEM 3 YEAR BACK WITH POLYP WHICH GOT OPERATED 2 TWICE. SINCE THAT I EVEN DEVELOP ASPERGILLUS FUNGAL SINUSITIS AND ALLERGIC TO IT AND GOT OPERATED. NOW I AM ALLERGIC TO SOME SUBSTANCES WHICH DISTURB ME BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE IMMUNOTHERAPY PROCESS AND ITS GREATNESS TO DEAL WITH THIS ALLERGIC sudhir keshri | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your query and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
I am 28 years old female, weighing at 159 pounds. 56 inches tall. I have history of asthma, chronic upper respiratory infection, and ear infections. I also have been diagnosed with arthritis which runs in my fathers side of family. I am currently having sharp and intense back pain on the right side located where my lung/rib cage is. When I move pain shoots up, when my neck turns to the left, it shoots up. Pain started 3 days ago but got worse last night after I finished work. | The controlled asthma after some time leads to uncontrolled with same medicines and the bones might involve with the medicines leading to arthritis get full allergy tests to find out allergies and its treatments correctly for this time I may suggest you the following tab singular 10 mg busy genus 2 SF stab Allegra 120 mg lot of warm water take methotrexate low weekly dose 2.5 man twice in weeklike 2.5 MGM Monday and 2.5 mg Thursday twice-weekly dose can cure you for arthritis and even asthma you can take for long ill you find doctor for correct treatment can take Diego off and on for pain |
my thyroid levels are T3- 2.72, T4- 143.8, TSH- 2.52. I am facing problem of palpitation and feeling very lethargic. palpitation is more while lying dowm or whn i m stressed. my haemoglobin is 11 gms now, earlier i was aneaemic. my ECG shows sinus tachycardia which always remain since long. ECHO is normal. i am short height 5 ft and wt is 70 kgs. generally my B.P. remains low and pulse remains v high | Your thyroid profile looks normal, your hemoglobin is on lower side. So continue iron supplements and all whatever you are consuming. Sometimes low hemoglobin can cause palpitations, anyway you can your local doctor for tab collar LA 20 mg once which will control your anxiety and palpitations. Many times even if all parameters are normal some people get tachycardia and it's called inappropriate sinus tachycardia which can very well be controlled with collar. Dose can be increased to 40 mg after you tolerated. Monitor your blood pressure while being on it. |
I have been having problems with recurring Thrush (I am a male) and during sex recently my Frenulum snapped. It seems to have healed shorter and the thrush just keeps on coming (I have tried Canesten creams to no avail) - I am wondering what the best course of action would be. | Hi, I can understand your concern. It seems that the topical cream you are applying is not reaching the fungus strongly to eliminate it. I would advise you to do a systemic course of antifungal Chat Doctor. You can take Fluconazole (Role) 150 mg once a day for 5 days, unless you are allergic to it. You can continue to apply the cream you are using topically for additional aid and to resolve infection faster. If the situation does not improve in five days, I would advise you to consult a physician for physical examination and carry out further investigations. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Take care. Best, |
i was having lower back which started in early novembr2013.around 1 week i got fever with chill at 3 o` clock.i went 4 diagnosis nothing came and it went by night and next morning i was ok. Since tat day in every 10 days and aftr tat every 4 to 6 days fever come whenevr i go to journy by bus on bad indian road which make my body to get many jerks, sudenly i wl get severe back pain from lumbr to thorasic portion and fever come by 2 pm and it wl reach til 102 f and next day i wl b fine. It went on til nw. Now i was diagnosed as vivax.kidney test was normal. Plz tel me whethr pain in back and fever always in aftrnoon are due to plas.vivay infection. | Hi and thank you so much for this buyback pain is not caused by Viva infection, It is most likely a coincidence that both happened at the same time, but viva does not justify why you have back pain. I will suggest that you get evaluated solely for the possible causes of back pain which may be related to the muscles, vertebrae or spinal cord. Constantly attributing it to this malaria infection would shut the door to investigating other possible cause. Have you done at least and X-ray for this? Please talk to your doctors. For Now, you may want to try some pain medications like Tylenol and Ibuprofen if you have ever taken the before and are safe to you. I hope this ad Chat Doctor. Thank you so much for patronizing our services, and please do feel free to ask for follow-up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health. |
Hi. My daughter is two years old. For the past few days she is passing stool with blood. Got her stool test done n in the report occult blood is positive, pus cells are 2-4 and red blood cells are 1-2. All other values are nil. She complains of tummy ache n then passes stool which is semi formed n of weird texture. Please advise! | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question, your 2-year-old daughter passing stool with blood since few days, she's having tummy ache. The stool with blood should be treated with course of antibiotics. If I was your treating pediatrician I would advise you Spy Lifetime 10 mg per kg per day in two divided doses for 5 days and tab zinc 20 per day. The blood content of stool start reducing in 2 day of therapy. The above medicine is not available without prescription, so you should visit doctor. Hope I answer your query have health family |
I been having a lot of pain in my right side it s a knot where I had my C-section at right under we re I was cut has that knot it s getting bigger and hurts a lot sometimes it get real hot and it really hurts when I have my . To where I can t move also I have a lot of Stomach pain to where I can t eat or drink anything I can t lay on it it feel let its Ripping it burns to what Could it be | HI, Luke,Dear, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-DEar,IN my opinion, the lump in right side C-section cut, which is getting bigger and painful causing severe-restlessness the ,is due to the Ventral herniation from the C-section cut.3-I would advise Urgent Surgeon Consultation to treat it.4-Treatment -would be -Release of the adhesions obstructing repeated incarceration of the herniated bowels, and repair of the defect in the C-section cut on rt side(rt para median -C-Section Incisional hernia).5-Hope this would solve your query to your satisfaction.6-Wellcome for more queries to me On Chat Doctor.7-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query. Have a Good Day.!! |
hello Doctor.I am a female and 26 years of age and single and virgin. yesterday I got my blood test where ESR is 45 mm in 1st hour in westergreen test. and white blood cells 10.2 K/ micron liter. I also have done urine test where the sugar level is nill.I also here to mention that The level of blood sugar is 5.3m mole/L could you suggest me what what could be possible cause of high amount of ESR and White blood cells. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. High E.S.R (greater than 28 in female) with high normal white blood cells count (Normal 4000 to 11000 mild variation may be possible) is indicating infection. No need to worry about it. Your blood sugar is normal. High E.S.R can be due to anemia because it's common in female. Kindly mention your hemoglobin value also. I advise you to repeat your blood Test after one week because mild climate variation can lead to infection like upper respiratory tract infection as cough and cold. This can cause mild increase of E.S.R and increase W.B.C. You should ask for urine test if your E.S.R value and WBC value still persist after one week. Than for query. |
My stomach hurts and my body aches, it hurts to walk so i hunch over. i dont feel like throwing up nor do i have a headache or sore throat, but i cant do anything but lay in bed or sit on the couch because it hurts too much... It started when i woke up this morning. | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, with this kind of history narrated by you, I would refer you to the ER of the nearest hospital, where you would be examined clinically with related investigations to rule out any intra-abdominal problem leading to peritoneum/peritonitis, and further management would depend on the clinical findings and reports of the related investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctorIam 33 Yr old male married for 6 Years. age of my wife is 27. we are seriously trying for a baby for the past three years. My SEMEN Analysis was.,Volume - 4.5 Ml Reaction- Alkaline Liquefaction time- 30 Min. Viscosity- Normal Total Count- 25 Million/Ml Motility- 50% Active motile-20% Non motile-30% Normal forms- 60% Giant head- 30% Double head-5% tailless-5%Pus cells- 3to5 /hpf Epithelial cells- Nil RBCS - 0 TO 2 /hpf Fructose - Present.Do i have any problem in my semen analysis report? My wife has a mensuration cycle between 30 to 35 days. We have done many ovulation studies Her right ovary was - 6 -7 mm and left 4-5mm and EM Thickness 7.2mm on the 11th day 7-8mm and 25-24mm with EM Thickness of 10.1mm (Triple) on the 18th day.We have consulted with 3 doctors every one is saying every thing is in normal range, but we are trying for a baby for 6 years. What maybe the problem?we request you to kindly explain the reason for not getting result. | Dear patient! You have not mentioned |
hi doctor I was marred man I use have sex with my wife but we far our realision not good other reason now I am single near 2half I doing my masturbation but I like stop to for get my wife I doing it now I think I nead to stop it or is ok to carry on cout u reply me thanking u dom | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. There is nothing wrong in masturbating after marriage and there is no health issues. The pleasure arising out of masturbation and sexual intercourse are different and varying. So many people alternate between these two just to have the varying pleasure. If you have any sexological questions, post direct question to me in this website and am most happy to give effective treatment. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
today while walking to my car I rolled my foot/ankle outward, I was wearing Dansko shoes which have about a 2 inch heel, immediatly my foot hurt not my ankle but my foot, lateral side about half way down the foot. It is still painful even when not walking on it. | Thank you for posting your query on Chat Doctor, your pain is due to ligamenta sprain from slip of foot. Sometime mild inflammation may occur, but don't worry. You can take simple analgesic like ibuprofen or if pain is severe take like combination of diclofenac+paracetamol+serratiopeptidase. It will relieve your pain and other symptoms. If symptoms appears more severe once got examined by your family doctor. Hope this answer will be helpful to you. For more queries please don't hesitate to ask. Get well soon |
Every so often, I get a sharp, intense burning pain on my mid, right side, below my ribs. It only lasts a few seconds, but happens about 3 times in a short period of time. I do drink alcohol, but not everyday. (weekends or socially) I do notice the pain the following day after I drink wine. Maybe 2 glasses. Not sure if related or coincidence. I also am constipated or go very minimal frequently. Just curious if this is my liver? no fever or other symptoms. (45 yr -female) | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some liver disease. Specially if pain is precipitated after Chat Doctor. You should go for complete liver function test and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I hav just had my upper last molar tooth extracted. It had an abnormal root an hence had three stitched to close up the extraction site. What my problem is my spit is really thick an it is very painful when i swallow. My saliery gland really hurts. Ad if i hav tonsilitis. Please advise me on what to do. | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRea your query as you had undergone molar tooth extraction now you have pain and thickened saliva don't be worried so much this pain swelling is seen in patients after wisdom tooth extraction. I will suggest you to follow post-operative instructions given by your dentist and proper course of antibiotic prescribed and consult your dentist for follow up. Hope this will help you. |
My duaghter is 7 years old and weighs approx 40 lbs. She has been complaining of a sore stomach, and has had a fever off and on for almost a week. She now has a fever and her neck is swollen. They are at a clinic right now but I was wondering if you had any ideas? Thanks | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter is having symptoms of sore stomach and fever which seems to be due to food poisoning/ acute gastroenteritis and electrolyte imbalance in body. Need not worry. Avoid taking any sharp and spicy food. You should give Ibuprofen to child along with proton pump inhibitors as well. I would suggest you to Chat Doctor. |
I am taking Amoxicillin twice a day for allergy tightness across my forehead and after being on it for 3 days I am having diarrhea. I started taking a dose of Pepto Bismol but wondered if Imodium would be more effective. I have had 4 doses of Pepto Bismol. When reading the directions for Imodium it said check with a medical person if on an antibiotic. Is there any reason I cant take Imodium, as directed, while taking Amoxicillin? Thank you very much. | Yes, you can take both of them. Imodium- operative is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including travelers diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. It is also used to treat ongoing diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (e.g., infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor. Your diarrhea is because of disturbances gut flora as result of amaryllis. You can also take prebiotics and probiotics (vibrant) to restore normal flora and discontinue these antibiotics. You consult your physician for any change or add on treatment rather than doing self-medication. Thanks. |
Hi. I recently noticed how i am experiencing short term memory loss. It never used to be like this. Personality change is another thing that im also experiencing. Also personality change overs are taking over me too. One moment I may be lively and jolly , a minute later I would be quiet , depressed.Whats going on with me? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you are a teenager or adolescent from the description. If yes, there is nothing wrong with you. These mood swings are quite natural and there is no memory loss with you. You are disappointed with something. That is all. If you have crossed adolescent, there could be some sort of disappointment in your life which caused you to behave in this fashion. Such behavior is momentary. You should be alright within a month or so. Please concentrate on your studies and career. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
my son is on adderall (slow fast acting 25m) but only in school. In july he had his blood work and it came back with elevated enzymes ast 68 alt 86. The weeks prior to taking his blood work he ate boxes of donuts and croissants which is high in saturated fats. He is 17, plays basketball and weighs 178 lbs. His pcp is taking further tests to find out what other factors might be in play for his high liver enzymes. So worried. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. AST and ALT are the liver enzymes and their level increase in liver damage. It may be due to hepatitis, alcohol, Chat Doctor. He should go for complete liver function test. Search for the cause and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I am confident I have a sinus infection, but I live out of a metro area and cannot reach my doctor. I was recently treated for an upper respiratory infection with a z pack and cough medicine which has improved; however, I awoke two days ago with pain in my neck that has now settled in my head, behind my eyes. The pain is such that I have severe nausea and am dizzy. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint the symptoms seems to be due to Frontal Sinusitis leading to headache and pressure behind the eyes and nausea and dizziness can be due to infection and pain. I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like Augmenting, anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudopod Chat Doctor. . You can also do steroid nasal sprays and nasal decongestants like Xylometazoline. For nausea, you can take Risperidone. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
i stepped badly on my left foot around 3 1/2 weeks ago. there were 2 distinct pops. i went to the dr. but he just told me to ice it all of the time and rest as much as possible. i have 2 active teenagers that rely on me. whats the least amount of time i can stay of this foot without causing futher damage | Hello, first nothing to worry regarding your complaint and it's a minor issue too. don't feel depressed regarding this. If I'm your treating doctor I would diagnose it as an ankle sprain and can be treated with bed rest for max of three to four days with using following medications which includes analgesics and serratiopeptidase combination. Also ankle cr\u00eape bandage 6 inch size is mandatory for you to tie to make the swelling to subside and decrease the pain. Though it aches, but there is no such thing that progression of damage. Ok nothing to worry. Take Calif you have any queries you are always welcome to ask. |
hi! i am 20 yrs old,female..i am having great problem regarding my hair..i am having hair problem,though they dont fall more than 20-25 per day,but since last 3-4- years,hair regrowth is more or less zero..so my scalp is becomming sparse day by day...what to do??? | Howell come to ChatDoctorHere in your case, because you are female, so hormone imbalance could be the cause of this, and this need to be check out, some endocrine disease also need to be rule out, reproductive hormone profile is must, thyroid function test is also necessary, rule out the fungal infection of hair, till then take great care in diet, have a fresh fruits, no stress, hope this information helps. |
i have to do a dvla medical to get my driving licence back i had liver test done by gp and all readdings ggt ast alp mcv were double or slitly more my gp said i had slight to moderate damage i have not had a drink since, nearly 2 mnths now will i pass med or how long should i stop for before taking test regards. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. High GGT along with elevated ALP and AST indicates alcohol liver disease. 2. GGT is very specific to alcohol induced injury.3. High MCV indicates It B12 or folic acid deficiency, usually secondary to alcohol related malnutrition. It B-complex supplements is essential.4. For tests to get back to normal, it would take around 4-6 months. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I have recently been told that chemotherapy to try and reduce my third brain tumour has stopped working. I am 50 and Im weak. Im trying to decide whether to try aain or to give the treatment up and live a better life, how long do you think i have left? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment depends on type of your tumor. Because chemotherapy is useful in certain tumors. And prognosis and life expectancy depends on type and stage of your brain tumor. Send me your all reports so that I can help you further. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi m 24 yrs old and i have pcod problem.m married since one n half yrs.i have been under tablets nearly 3-4 yrs .But after my marriage i dint conceive even a single time.Atlast i have undergone ovarian drilling last month and now i have been given siphene 100 for 5 days and the doctor has adviced me to come on my 12th day.Along with this m taking melmet tablets too.Will it be positive this month or how long this process may continue to conceive???? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As in pod polycystic ovarian disease. Small follicles present which not mature up to the mark that can rupture. So these conditions should be treated with medicines, sphere contains camphene which stimulate ovaries to enlarge follicles which after rupture can become fruitful in conceiving. As far as how long it will take to conceive, no one can comment on the exact time. If follicles develop up to 19/20 mm then it can rupture and become fruitful. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
I am trying to find a pain clinic in Ohio that takes self pay because of me being in a car accident. the accident has not gone to settlement yet. my doctor has put me on hydrocodone acetamin 10-300 prn Q4hrs, valium 5mg Q6hrs, Neurontin 600mg 3x day. I have a bulging disc and pinched nerve in my neck, and bulging discs and pinched nerves in my back. i also have ddd. I lost my insurance due to my job letting me go since I could not return. I have been a nurse for 10yrs and it seems like no one wants to help me get better so I can function on a daily basis and return to working. I have applied for disability and Medicaid but they say that can take 60 days and no one wants to touch me without any insurance. im getting desperate. please help | I have studied your case and I agree with you that without Medicaid things are bad. Back pain with disc problem, I think Valium is not needed. If you was my patient I will advise you these tings.1. Avoid heavy weight lifting or forward bending.2. Take calcium and vitamin D3 daily,this will make your spine stronger.3. Take pregabalin one at nighttime for pain. 4. Also take Attract one tablet twice daily for back pain.5. You need tablet Methylcobal once daily.6. Wear belt specially made for back and neck. |
I have very acute pain in my knees,the left knee,had meniscus surgery 16 months ago,it swells behind the knee it s a lunp the size of ,ones thumb,the right knee has severe pain/burning and swelling and pops really loud ,like a rubber band been snapped against a paper bag?? | Hi! There is kind of nagging chronic inflammation / infection there, and it needs orthopedic opinion! Well, your problem is very common especially in young individuals and in such cases we generally do x-ray/USG or a fine needle aspiration biopsy for confirmation of the diagnosis. The possibilities come as follows |
I just got my blood work done and my doctor has indicated that my MCV count was high at 103. All the other results came back normal (ie | Hello, you should compare this MCV (103) with older measurements. If your values were lower in the past than your implied high alcohol consumption may cause it, although this is usually attributed to malnutrition in alcoholic patients, that is reduced consumption of folic acid and B12 vitamin. Increased MCV may also be found in various hematologic conditions including the myelodysplasia syn Chat Doctor. The comparison will answer whether investigation is needed or not. If you've always had a value around 103 then no further investigation would be warranted. I hope I've helped! If you'd like more information, please let me know. I'll be glad to answer. Kind Regards! |
My family has been told that my mom has dementia and shes only 65 yrs old. She very heavy and did not control her diabetes level, thyroid , and blood pressure. She has being hospitalized and treated for six/seven weeks now and all diseases are now under controlled at a descent levels besides her mind is very much stuck 30-35 years ago. Plus she doesnt walk and get around well. So, my question is; in your opinion; what do you feel would be her survival rate? | 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 survival of dementia patients depends on the stage of illness. Ones severe dementia sets in, the survival period is anywhere between 3-8 years. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
Hello, i would like to ask a question, i was woke up in the morning 4.30am by a sharp pain in my chest (right in the centre) i thought the pain would go away but it is still painful. Almost every movement i make i would feel the sharp pain esp when i am crouching or when i try to hug my own body.. please help! | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having muscular pain only. But early morning chest pain can be due to cardiac cause. So better to get done ECG first to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Your pain is worsening with movements, this also favors muscular cause. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.2. Avoid movements causing pain.3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site. |
Hi, My brother has been detected with Kidney disease and from last 2 months his createnine levels have dropped from 8.9 to 5.5. He was suffering from high BP. His BP levels are normal now and is also on strict diet. Doctor has suggested for a transplant but since his createnine levels are decreasing is transplant required? | Thanks for your consultation at Chat Doctor ! I have gone through your case and being your physician I completely understand your concern. As far as your case is concerned I think you should follow your doctor advise... Decreasing creatinine from 8 to 5 doesn't give impression that kidneys function has returned to normal... The specific investigation is DTPA renal scan which accurately tells you about the renal function reserve.... Get the DTPA renal scan done and consult the renal transplant surgeon and proceed accordingly... Hope your quarry is adequately answered if you still have any feel free to ask... Regards Chat Doctor. |
Last to last week i had very little pain in my lower left abdomen ..two days before that i had food outside..then i think due to my wrong posture i had bacl pain..i had a burning sensarion in my lower abdomen..and i had taken a tablet of deworm without consulting to a doctor..bowels were normal..then auddenly the pain subsided and i habe a pulsationg sensation in lower abdomen since last 10 days.. in between i had vomiting..three times i vomited..then i had irregular bowel movement ..a bit constipated..once i had to exert pressure..but it waa not fully constipation ..them i could see white pigments in my urine..then i felt breathlessness two times..i had my sonograpjy and physical examination done..everything was normal..but stil i have this sensation i dont know why..i have my exams and i am damn scared.. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Your symptoms can be caused by urinary tract infection or stress. Lower abdominal pain radiating to the back and burning sensation especially during urinating is quite characteristic for UTI. You may also suffer from frequent urinating. Stress can also give many digestive tract symptoms like constipation, vomiting, etc. If you connect these symptoms with some food intake, gastroenterocilitis can be the reason. If you do suffer from constipation for a long time, diverticulitis should be also considered. I suggest you t try mild diet, probiotics and Magnesium supplementation. You should also have urinalysis and blood work done. If symptoms will be present for few more days you should visit gastroenterologist for further examination. Hope this will help. Regards. |
I have been in incredible pain for the last two weeks with severe back pain. So severe, that i have been vomitingor retching during severe attacks. Today, after another visit to the hospital, i have been told that i have developed a bone spur on one of my vertebrae. The doctor told me that they dont operate due to the high risk involved. Is there anything that i can try naturally to assist. they have put me on Endone, Mobic & panadol & said that i will more than likely be on these for the rest of my life. | Hi thanks for the query. I would like to see reports if any like scans or x-rays. Most of the time routine back pain could be treated with exercises and proper back care. If the reports or normal I would suggest you some exercises to your back. Depending on the seriousness of the problem clinically and on the reports I could suggest you something called lumbar epidural injection for your pain. Thanking you Chat Doctor. Moran Krishna |
I have what appears to be broken vessels on inner areas of both ankles. The ankles were very swollen 2 days ago- after walking at Disney World for 5 days in a row. This appears under the skin. I do have some pain in foot and calf. My blood pressure and cholesterol have fluctuated a lot here lately, but I am not on meds. I am overweight. | Hi, as mentioned by you the brief history, what I can understand is that you have swollen ankles and might be painful. After walking for two days in a row there is possibility that you may have got DOES - Delayed onset muscle soreness. Which is common in most people post any excessive physical activity. Also, you mentioned you are obeser than you need to perform physical exercise to lose the excessive accumulation and get the muscle toned. Due to excessive walking there is a soreness in the muscle fibers and are not able to make the Venus return to the optimum. Also, as you have done all of a sudden a good physical exertion there will be fluctuation in the blood pressure and cholesterol. In fact most systems will have fluctuation as it is normal. Chances for any breaking of the blood vessels is uncommon due to walks, but if you want to confirm a Doppler of the lower limbs is recommended to figure out if there are any. For swelling of the ankles you need to first keep the legs elevated and perform ankle toe movements. Also, understanding that physical exercise is recommended highly in you as you are obese. But prior to any exercise regimen a cardiac clearance will be of an advantage.regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi Doctor, I m 31, just very recent, i had a sore throat due to lack of plain water intake (i assume) had some spicy food on the same day. Now my sore throat is over and recently i feel a small pea size lump on my right side of my neck. can you advise me what should i do next? thanks alot. | Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-JD node on right side of neck from Sore Throat you had. You should go to your ENT doctor who would treat it.according to his own assessmentOther causes of such a lump needs to be ruled out before starting the above treatment. Hope that, This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist |
My son was exposed to possible mold and is having problems with taking a deep breath. He has seen a physician twice and they have given him an HHN and now are recommending nebulizer txs. He is afebrile and has no cough. Should there be a CXR or other type of DX/TX offered? Thank you for your consult. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult him with pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test)To rule out chest infection and bronchitis. Mold inhalation in susceptible individual can cause bronchitis. So PFT is needed to rule out this. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. He may need inhaled bronchodilators via nebulizer. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose him than start appropriate treatment. |
I have a pain in my lower abdomen. It is not there constantly but there mostly when I poop. I also have a cold/cough and it hurts when I cough. I dont believe I am constipated because I pass a good stool daily if not twice a day. It feels like the pain is in my intestines not my anus. | HI. This is colitis, meaning inflammation and/ or infection of the large bowel which gives this type of pain which you have. You get a pain at pooh as the large bowel is contracted for the stool to come out so the pain only at passing motion. You may need an antibiotic, metronidazole and other supportive medicines. Please visit a Doctor who would do a clinical examination, and you need a prescription too. |
I have been having a headache everyday since feb I went to my dr and he referred me to a neurologist. MRI of my brain showed fine except my cerebellum poked down but the dr said it was an accidental finding and doesnt think its poked down enough to cause the headaches. Im now having neck pain. Also seein black and white lines in my vision and bright lights have a big flow around. I wear contacts | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your MRI findings could mean a herniation of cerebellar tonsils. If you can upload your report, it would be helpful in confirming that. If it is mild, then there is no need to worry. However, if it is significant, then it may press on the lower part of brain (medulla) and upper spinal cord, leading to headache and neck pain. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Hello, My 13 yr old son has a nickel/quarter size spot on his upper back...just about an 1/8 inch to the right from his spine. It is purplish in color much like a bruise. It has never bothered him and it has been there for years. Just recently it appeared raised a little, almost as if there was fluid beneath the bruise. When I asked him once again if it hurt, he said no, in fact he could not feel anything but pressure in that area. To me the area seems bigger than it has been in the past. | Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history it looks swelling of soft tissue which can be venous clot or benign swelling. As swelling is not reducing I will advise you to further investigate for the cause of swelling. I will advise you to do MRI and Ultrasound of the swelling. If its collection or benign mass it can be excised. Bruising indicate skin infection or internal hematoma. So you may need blood investigation. Till time, you can take anti-inflammatory and antibiotic if infection is suspected. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
hello im not sick no fever of flu<i have a wheeze and coughing is extremely painfull in my chest and burns, the coughing is uncontrollable and my voice is slightly damperd, no sore throat. what is it and what can i do?can i wait it out or shoul i see a doc immediatly. kind regards Liezl | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... You have not mentioned your cough is Chat Doctor. ... Here you are complaining wheezing and chest pain also.... You have to consult pulmonologist for examination especially auscultation ... If rhonchi heard then bronchoconstriction present .... Cause should be searched for it.... Chest x-ray and spirometry needed.... There is possibility of bronchitis or asthma like condition or COPD... Spirometry also helpful in assessing severity of disease.... If needed theophylline like bronchodilator given... If cough |
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