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I have chronic pain upper back -between shoulder blades- and neck into the back of my head. Cannot lay for more than a couple hrs. My meds include Hydrocodone and Skelaxin, which I have taken for several years. I have also had injections at the pain clinic which gave me a bad experience with my blood pressure. I have been to a chiropractor, who stretched my neck. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think your You are suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac SR). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. Consulting with treating doctor is advised. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked. If it is low then vitamin D supplementation(weekly with milk) can be taken. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. You need to do MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. I think your query answered |
Hello, I am 25 years old and suddenly my knees will turn bright red and get really hot to the touch. They recently started doing this. It will last for a few hours then go back to normal. What would cause this if there has been no injury to the knees? | Hello, Possible causes like arthritis must be ruled out. Basic investigations like blood routine and CRP are required to make a diagnosis. An ultrasound scan is required to look for any fluid collection inside the joint cavity. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, antibiotics may be required. Consult an orthopedic for an expert opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi I have degenerative disease of lower back. I ocassionally have lower back pain coming and going. Last Tues 4/12/11 I bent over to pick up small brick and felt the pain. It was painful the next day but I was able to walk and function. I did some back exercises 2 days later and now the pain is worse a week later.. I have slight bruising on lower back area. Ocasionally excrutiating pain in low back, right leg and hip. I feel good sitting or lying down for the most part. When I stand or walk I cant stand straight and it hurts to walk in back or leg. Did I try exercising to soon after injury. Is their anything I CAN DO TO LOOSEN BACK UP AND STAND STRAIGHT. EVEN WHEN I LOOK UP AT THE SKY THE LOW BACK IS PAINFUL bUT AGAIN WHEN I SIT DOWN AND LOOK UP ITS FINE...i PUT ICE ON BACK 3-4 TIMES DAILY. LET ME KNOW YPUR THOUGHTS.THANKS | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having lumbar disc prolapse. MRI of lumbar spine will be helpful in confirming it. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. If you have no relief by this then you can take tramadol as it may cause severe pain. Rest is advisable in lateral position with both hips and knees flexed. Mecobalamine is helpful in resolving. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Hi, for about 2 yrs now i have been having random acute pain in my lower left back. it started with a bad kidney infection and since then has not gone away. its become less frequent but the other day i woke up on my back and when i tried to roll to my side i broke in a sweat it was so painful.i find the sharpest pain when pressed is on my lower ribs. but it extends into my side as well. for a while i explained it as feeling like a softball was in my side rubbing against everything it had no room for. any suggestions. i ve done some research into kidney problems. i have no visibly noticeable blood in my urine and, no uncommon fatigue or shortness of breath. just horrible pain. like i said, its become less frequent. went from daily to now only a couple of times a month, but its taken two yrs to get there and i prefer it just be gone | Hi, There are many possibilities... My top considerations include kidney stones with or without frank obstruction. Infection of the kidney which can be precipitated by having stones. I do not know your age, but with pain for so long, one must always consider more concerning things like cancer. Maybe the old kidney infection has nothing to do with this new pain. What about an actual back condition or other musculoskeletal diseases like muscle and rib issues. Bottom line, I think you should see your doctor for further evaluation. 2 years is a long time to go with pain but no assessment. Good luck! |
Hi I had myomectomy surgery on 15/12/2017.but the doctor told me I had an infection before the surgery which affected my fallopian tubes therefore I can t get pregnant normally.Please can you advice me as to what to do in order to get pregnant normally | Hello, As your doctor has noted some problems with Fallopian tubes, I will suggest you to get post menstrual HSG (Hysterosalpingography), this will help to know about the patency of the Fallopian tubes. If your Fallopian tubes are absolutely healthy and patent then you stand good chance to get pregnant. If HSG reveals problem with the patency of the tubes, I will suggest you to opt for IVF, that is tested tube baby. As your fibroid are removed, having pregnancy and continuing it should not be a major concern. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello Doctor, I m a 22 year old female and I have these indentations on my shin. It feels like am ache/knot on my bone on my shin area so I push really hard and it leaves this HUGE indentation. This happens usually once a year, on the same leg. Do you think this could be from weather change, (some people say they get aches when the weather changes) or possibly something wrong with my shin bone? Thank you for your time, I look forward to your response. | Hello, I have studied your case and most probably you are having pitting edema. This is due to either some allergic reaction or circulation issue. It can also be possible in patient who remain standing for long time. I would recommend you to show it to physician and confirm the diagnosis. I would also suggest you to take less salt in diet and wear stocking on affected side. Avoid standing or keeping your leg hanging for long time. Thanks |
I fell down at the water park on my back the muscles were very stiff and sore but seem to be getting better and now when I sneeze or cough I have a sharp ripping or tearing pain in my lower left stomach area could I have I pulled a muscle there also it rips then too also if Im laying back and sit up | HI. The history of fall is noted.IT is possible that you have developed problem with the discs of the spinal column. Get an MRI of the thoracolumbar spine to see whether there is a problem with the spinal cord. You can also a study of the muscles which have got the sprain. The pain in the left lower Abdominal Pain can be due to muscle sprain or the referred pain from the compressed spinal cord due to disc or so. |
i feel very unhappy around family but when i m with friends it like i can trust them more. i mean at least they listen to me well sometimes .i feel lost most time .i cant pass any grades .and most of the time i hate life as it is and i don t think i m in a depression but when i m not talking to anyone i just cry my eyes out why is that i never talk about this to anyone ???? nvm it was a waste of my time to tell anyone now knowing what this is but it whatever | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Depressive disorder or depression is a euro chemical disorder. Suicidal tendency is one main symptom of depression. You must be able to distinguish between mental disease and mental disorder. Your problem is a mental disorder. Not a mental disease. These mental disorders are usually treated with a combination of medicines and other means like awareness, meditation, Psychotherapy techniques, lifestyle changes etc. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Do I have social anxiety disorder? I am terrified of talking in front of people (but I guess that s common). I cannot stand talking about myself. I was talking with a college admissions person last week and he asked me to describe myself with 3 adjectives. I couldn t do it. I overly think before initiating conversations. I replay conversations many times over in my head and think if the conversation went well or not. If it didn t, I will worry about it constantly. There are expections to these symptoms...such as VERY close (less than 3) friends. I almost never text people unless they text me first. I don t have a facebook but I feel like if I made one it would be weird and I would stress out about it too much (is my picture ok? is my status stupid? etc). I also am worried that next year in college my room mate in college is going to ask me why I don t have a facebook...Yes I m worrying about something a year away. I don t play on sports teams out of fear of being judged. | Degree understand your concerns went through your descriptions. I suggest you not to worry much. You have not mentioned your age and occupation in the description. From the description, you might have a mild social anxiety. I say mild because this could be the beginning stage. If you worry about it and do not take corrective measures, this could develop into social phobia. Everyone has such problem. But most manage. Your own experience is the key. You must have had a lot of experiences talking to people in your life. Take confidence and courage from those incidents and be bold. Always say - SO WHAT?-. You need cognitive behavior therapy. I can help you with that. Please post a direct query to me with every minute details possible. I shall prescribe tailor made cognitive behavior therapy techniques to you which should clear your problems within weeks. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I fell off my bike and grazed my shoulder, knee, the whole of my back, and my hip. It isnt hurting anywhere else but my hip and it does not sting but it is bruised and I walk with a limp. Im really worried because its starting to hurt my effect my spine. What should I do? | Hello, Given your level of concern about what sounds to have been at least a moderately severe accident affecting a decent amount of body surface area, I would recommend you be seen by a doctor who can examine the fully exposed and affected surface of the skin and areas that were contused or concussed on the ground. They may decide that x-rays are warranted plus they would be able to help you cleanse and prevent infection of the body parts that were scraped up. They may be able to get some type of ambulatory assistance if your walking is not that easy or painful as well as prescribe some type of pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have a chest infection eye infection and had earache on and off. I am on amoxicillin 500mg. And eye drops. My hearing in one ear is dreadful doctor said their is no wax but my ear drum is bruised and their is fluid behind it. As this is very annoying . And I am now at the end of my second week of feeling poorly. Tablets finish Sunday. When I am likely to get my hearing back. I do not have a blocked nose. Thanks for your time. | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you Amoxicillin is found to be resistant to most of the organisms which is seen in Community Acquired Infections I advise you to take Chat Doctor. Please consult ENT specialist Doctor for water under your ear. I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. |
I am having symptoms of being pregnant. I have recently visited what is called a witch doctor and she told me I was 12 week pregnant. I am still having heavy periods. I stopped taking birth control when she told me I was pregnant. Is there a chance I could be pregnant? | Hallow Dear, If you are having menses you cannot be pregnant. The first cardinal symptom of pregnancy is missing a period. Moreover, you were on birth control pills, so the chances of pregnancy are very meager. Please do not depend on the witches. Report to a Gynecologist for appropriate diagnosis. If you are getting heavy menses, you need to be investigated and treated. I hope you have got the message and will act accordingly. |
Hi am lady of 24 years of age, my partner has a problem of back problem when he consult the doctor told him that his penis sucks a dirty semen and gave him medication to clean that so we have been trying for a baby so everytime when we had sex we ended both of us experience some pains in our body parts I experience stomach n hips pain he experience painful back pain ,so now when I ask him to go together to see the doctor he said going n not going is the same and when we have been trying for a baby for a long time now but nothing seems like happening,I go n see the gyna there s nothing wrong with ,doctor help wat may be the problem and what s the solution | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor.comparing frequent backache while having sexual intercourse may be due to musculoskeletal cause or can be due to infection in genitals in the form of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea. As a result of which both partners may have similar complaints of backache, pain in lower abdomen, painful micturition. Advice for you is to manually inspect your own as well as your husbands genitals for any localized pain, discoloration, any vesicles, red spots, any discharge. Both of you need to consult a meteorologist together and both have to take medications for STD, if either one of you have it, for complete cure. Always have a protected sex, have healthy sexual practices, healthy diet, regular exercise. Once treated for this condition consult a fertility physician as well for planning a baby. Thank you. |
i have a nodule on my right lung found on a ct scan, my 1st scan was 2 years ago when i had my 2nd scan nodule had shrunk some in size and my 3rd scan nodule had remained the same size as 2nd scan result, is it liable to become cancerous i am 71 years old female an have smoked since i was 15 years old i would appreciate your view on this please. | Hello Your findings suggests stable nodules in right lung. Nodules may be due to many reasons like infection, autoimmune causes, malignancy etc. It is good that size has not increased. This is in favor of benign lesion. Your condition only need follow up scan. In future also if lesions(nodules)are stable then it shouldn't be a matter of concern. You need clinical correlation also. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
My mother-in-law is 83 and said she experienced several episodes of...in her words...a blue shroud passing from one side of her head to the other. She also said she could not remember account numbers or passwords today (understandable at her age, but this is the first time it has occurred). | Hello thanks for asking from Chat Doctor for your health related queries can understand your concern. She is 83 years old, and it is common to see cognitive decline at this age. The problems of memory loss, inability to remember numbers or passwords could occur due to age related cognitive decline. But she has also shown symptoms like \"a blue shroud passing from one side of her head to other\" and this could occur due to some psychotic symptoms. These can also occur in dementia or due to some metabolic abnormality at her age. Consult a neuropsychiatric for her proper treatment and evaluation. For her cognitive decline and memory loss medicines like Donepezil, Semantic etc. can help. These medicines will reduce the progression of her cognitive decline, and she will feel better. Provide her warm loving support, and she will show improvement. Get her Blood pressure checked regularly to rule out any vascular complications. Thanks, hope this helps you. Take care |
what causes the stomach pain of a gastritis to act on the solar plexus, making heart tachycardia and anxiety. I control the anxiety quit good, but it causes pituitary gland and the sexual Chakra to interact, resulting in a turning disk of purple and deep pink red spiral and that opens me the third eye, traveling out of the body and finding myself in a nebula in outer space. If I turn the body to another side, i get to another place. That symptom happens while awake and i just need to close my eyes to travel. When solar chakra is seen, a golden disk with black number 6 appears, the numbers are multiple, it looks like a psychedelic arrangement. I am meditating often and can get in that state when i keep myself in a state of dieting and hypoglycemia . Then I control the effect, when it happens when the stomach pains, I can t and it brings me just anywhere. I have a light Barett-syndrom, a spot of a few millimeters, but permanent gastritis symptoms and any false step in food-taking results in sever pain. I made 40 years of power-lifting, resulting in a light stomach hernia and this hernia is destroying my whole life comfort. I use Nexium , i take it when such periods appear only. Recently the doc gave me Telmisartan Micardis, I stopped that mdecine because it causes short breath and did not well control the heart tachycardia. I got dehydratation problems resulting in stiff blood and heart arythmia what cause high blood pressure. I returned to Inderal for that problem of fast heart beat and it works best without any problems, Taking it just a few days leaves that symptoms pass by. I was anxious subject since ever and sometimes it goes just over my will-power which is quiet powerful, since I practice theurgic control of my sub-conscient, being a long time Hermetic Kabbalist teacher. Ayurveda and Yoga helps and meditation does well, but this too cannot repair broken pots. I repaired a lot on spiritual basis, but i stand face to a wall when I try to access the stomach. | 1. ANXIETY due to pain of Gastritis could result in Tachycardia, otherwise can't think of any other reason causing rapid heart rate.2. Because you have a light Barrett syn Chat Doctor. 3. could be possible Castro esophageal reflux disease (HERD) due to lax lower esophageal sphincter (LES) resulting in reflux of acid back. (reflux esophagitis)4. Avoid foods which are difficult to digest like oils and fats, which make stomach to release more acid, avoid tea, coffee,smoking, alcohol,sour foods (pickles, tamarinds,vinegar, curd)5. Fibers are necessary in the diet as they help in the digestion.6. Eat slowly, avoid haste, chew properly and avoid over eating.7.check stool for worms, hemoglobin for anemia, ultrasonography of gall bladder, gastroscopy for H. Pylori infection |
Hi Sir, I am suffering from cold and fever and i think it happened due to inhalation of lot of dust in my factiry,i am planning to take wikoryl 500 mg with ampoxin 500.So is the dosage ok or i should make some changes in it?My age is 26 years with weight 75 kg and height 174 cm. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor You can use the ivory which is an anti histamine and would help to reduce the allergic reaction but the appoint is an antibiotic and would only be effective in a bacterial infection. Colds are usually viral not bacterial, so the antibiotics would not be needed for the normal common cold. A decongestant would help to reduce any nasal congestion. This can be oral or topical Chat Doctor. Should be available at your local pharmacy. I hope this helps |
Hi i can not stop coughing and its worse at night feels like i have something stuck in my throate, and then when i wake in the morning i cough and feel really warm and keepcoughing loads of green stuff up been like this for 2 weeks, im taking cough medicine and sucking strepsills. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Coughing at nighttime with greenish mucus expectoration is commonly seen in bronchitis. So we should first rule out this. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out other lung diseases like lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My 12 year old granddaughter has had a continuous fever since last friday, up and down, as high as 103, has had test done for strep, as there were some white spots, the first one came back negative, are waiting on a second test...just feels draggy,...any other suggestions | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your granddaughter is not well. Most of such fevers are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are ineffective and all you need to do is to keep the temperature in control by cold sponging and use of medicines like paracetamol. There is a viral condition called infectious mononucleosis which looks similar to Strep throat and should not be treated with antibiotics. Gurgle with lukewarm water should help. Only in case the blood work reveals raised WBC count, it would indicate a bacterial infection which can be treated with antibiotics. If the fever lasts for more than 7-10 days a test should be done to rule out typhoid. With the little information that I can get from your query this is all that I can say in order to guide you. Feel free to revert in case of further queries if any. |
I work in retail a new as unloading our truck when I hit my hand on the rollers. My pinky went numb for a few minutes and now My hand is swollen and tender. Ice has not helped just made the pain worse. What should I do? It is not bruised just swollen and tender. Is it just sprained or maybe bruised inside. I have full range of motion. It is just tender when I move it. My middle finger is also tender. Its hard to grip things. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in little finger after an accident. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trauma, peripheral nerve compression, diabetic nerve damage, multiple sclerosis or pernicious anemia. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to hand and arm, Chat Doctor. If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test, nerve conduction test along with physical examination. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory. Doctor may also recommend physical therapy. Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe nerve damage. Also massage you hand and finger with almond oil gently daily, which will boost the blood supply. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Got up this morning and felt fine. Then I started feeling light headed and sort of sluggish like. Took my BP and it was 109/48 with pulse of 57, took it later and readings were 104/55 pulse was 66. The latest reading was 118/57 pulse 60. I am on BP meds and diabetic meds Type 2. Are my BP readings too low? | Hello. I read your question carefully. It is normal to have low blood pressure in various times of the day. Although, I would not say that your BP levels are low. If the systolic BP goes under 90 mmHg, it is recommended that you recons ult the dosage of hypertension medication(s). In addition, I would recommend performing an echocardiogram for assessment of the heart muscle function and the valves. I hope I was helpful. Feel free to ask again |
Hi. I am a 53 y/o female. I had bladder suspension surgery, using ligaments to attach to my pubic bone. I never felt right after surgery. 2 days later I was in severe pain and went to the ER. I was told i had acute appendicites and had to have an appendectomy. my wbc when from 7 to 17 and i was not having any symptoms of any appendicix or any symptoms before my bladder surgery. I was told that it was just bad luck by my surgeon. Have you ever heard of anything like this before? | helloAppendicitis is a chance coincidence to develop in this period and is possible even had you not undergone bladder surgery, it is absolutely unrelated to bladder surgery. Appendix is a small organ situated at the junction of small bowel and cecum, a part of large bowel, and gets inflamed due to many other reasons, bladder is in lower abdomen. Sometimes, if abnormal position of appendix congenitally is present in the pelvis, then chances for its infection may happen very rarely in suspension surgery of urinary bladder. The pelvic position of appendix is hardly less than even 1% of cases, if I am not mistaken. So have faith in your treating surgeon best wishes |
Hello, the left side of my lip is in a sort of paralysis , I can only half smile, half inhale on a cigeratte, I went to the densit because I had one of my right lower wisdom tooth pulled last Tuesday, this is on the Opposite side tho, he said this shouldnt be affecting my the lower left side of my lip, plus this happened yesterday And I had the tooth pulled a week ago, I have not eatten anything unusual or Been exposed to any differnt sort of chemicals, so my question is what could cause the left lower side of my mouth to be like this..? | Hiiiits nothing to do with your wisdom tooth extraction....as extraction was done of the opposite side. It seems that there might be some sort of infection on your left side of the oral cavity which is causing the compression of the nerve which is resulting in these symptoms. The neural tissue takes time to repair....from days to months & sometimes even years well it may also be bells palsy.....it is facial paralysis of half side of the face.....It's pretty much treatable condition. I would suggest that you should consult a dentist as soon as possible for the correct diagnosis & prompt treatment. |
im 52 old ,i have a lot of buldiging disc and hernated disc also fused vertebre in neck and lower 5 disc are dried out .im having dicey spells with overwhelmingly weakness ,dizziness and pressure in my headand at times disoridianted with blury vision | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you From What you have described, I find that you are suffering from Cervical Spondylosis. The Vertebral Artery (Blood Vessel supplying your brain stem) is likely to be compressed and this can cause the dizziness and blurred vision I would suggest you to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
I am female, i consulted a female doctor for getting pregnant. I am having smooth sex with my husband. Doctor advised my husband to do semen test. The report was normal (i.e. total count is 72, molality in first hour is 75%, in second hour is 70%, in third hour is 65% and morphology is 80%). Doctor advised me to do hematology test (includes Neutrophilis 69%, Lymphocytes 29%, Monocytes 1%, Eosinophils 1% and Basophils 00%), ESR (is 30 mm/Hr), LH & FSH (is Average), Prolactin (is Average), Thyroid (T3 is 120.7, T4 is 7.4 and TSH is 5.5), Tubercular Serology (is 0.52), Mantoux Test ( Erythema is 4 mm & Induration is 2 mm with result as negative), Abdominal Ultrasonography (Result as no diagnostic Abnormality Detected), HSG (Result as no diagnostic Abnormality Detected & multiple antral folicles is seen). Here i want to ask that why i am not getting pregnant, since from last 10 months i am using Medicines prescribed by my doctor. Also please advice name of medicines to take. waiting for reply. thanks | Hello thank you for your query. Firstly, you have been trying for only 10 months to conceive, so I wonder why you are getting so anxious. Please relax, because stress is the major reason for not conceiving as I see in your case. Moreover, what medications have you already taken. At present, I would advise you to take regular folic acid supplements and naturally try for a couple of months more. You should be aware of the fertile days (around ovulation) during which intercourse should be essential. Maintain a healthy BMI and a positive outlook. An HSG cannot comment on multiple follicles, so something is wrong with the reports you have typed, some error in typing probably. If you fail to conceive within three months more, consult a proper Infertility specialist. Get your laparoscopy done to assess tubal function and have a follicular study to detect ovulation. Take care. |
HI , my friend has recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer ( malignant gist) , she has just had keyhole surgery to remove an additional tumour that was blocking oesophagus, this was benign, since returning from hospital post surgery, she has been having seizures , she has had four. Can you offer any advice on these & what may be causing them ? Thank you ... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is not the keyhole surgery which is causing stomach cancer. The reason is that there might have been a tumor in the abdomen which caused the benign tumor and some cells were still inside after the keyhole surgery. With time these cells transformed to malignancy and therefore a malignant gist was formed. The seizures cannot be ignored if she had 4 attacks. A CT scan brain is required to evaluate the brain for any new metastatic transformation. The malignant gist tumor can become aggressive and then this causes secondary deposits in other organs including brain, liver and lymph nodes. It is urgent to do a CT scan brain and look for disease spread. Please do not worry. |
my query is regarding my skin . i m having pimples from last 1 month applying Elinda get faciline n in tablets having AAAAAAA 35. Pimples are less but not getting satisfaction plz suggest me effective tablets and any tube | Thanks for putting up your quarry over this forum. I need to know the type of your skin. If its oily then this kind of skin is very much prone to acne. The best thing to do about is to keep it clean. Wash as frequently as possible. But if you're getting pimples only from last month, and they are filled with some yellow or white fluid then apply Clinic 1% ointment over them 2-3times in a day and take tab Roxy 50\u00a0mg 2 times in a day for 5 days. |
My blood pressure is usually around 112/65. I ve had two episodes recently where it has spiked to 162/102. There is no history of high blood pressure in my family. Im 5 8 and weigh 172. I m on no meds. I don t smoke. I work full time as a hospice chaplain. What are some things that could be causing this. | Hello. I understand our your concern, but It's nothing to worry about. It is normal for blood pressure to go up sometimes, especially after physical activity or stress. You can only begin to worry if you measure your blood pressure consistently for 2-3 weeks every day and the reading is above 140/90 mmHg, and you should see your physician. Besides this, you are okay and have no reason to be worried. Warm regards |
i have a rash that is developing on my back at an alarming rate,could this be an allergy?the pimples swell if i scratch and this happened days after applying some shaving cream, but y is it spreading so fast | Hi. Dear user., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., Rash which is itchy appears after shaving cream application., could be CONTACT DERMATITIS., it is due to allergens of components of shaving cream., So follow.,1) Frequent washes with soapless liquid., EPISODE cleansing lotion.... Glenmark.,2) Morning use CALAMINE soothing lotion.,3) Night times use... Betamethasone and gentamicin cream.,4) Tab . Levocetrizine daily nighttimes.,5) Tab . Doxycycline 100 mg daily afternoon ...than |
I had an allergic reaction to being in contact with poison sumac from carrying firewood in the house over a month ago. The emergency room at urgent care gave me an epi pen injection - epinephrine which caused me a seizure. Today, my dentist will be giving a shot to me for a tooth decay in the side back of my mouth. Not sure what shot it will be.. but little nervous it may have same ingredients or similar to the epinephrine injection. | Anaphylactic / Allergic shock is caused whenever the heart is unable to pump enough blood throughout the body due to an allergic reaction, weakening of the heart muscle, or shrinking of the veins (vasodilation). Injection of epinephrine into the blood stream will cause an increase of blood flow throughout the body. While epinephrine/ a Chat Doctor. Its one of the reason many video games and action movies have seizure warning because when we are excited a |
My 7 yr old has complained of a soar spot on his head for over a year. I have taken him to his ped and he didnt see anything, as do I not. He received a hair cut yesterday and cried with the pain of the trimmers going over that spot. Any ideas or suggestions for me? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. 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. |
Hello I am a 35 year old male I had a recent blood test that showed high liver enzymes but it is not the first time that it has happened. I have been diagnosed with fatty liver after a CT scan 6 years ago. And again 3 years ago after an ultrasound. This time I was taking Tylonel and alot of advil for back pain prior to blood test. I was also taking omparozole for reflux . I have gotten on a diet and have lost 15 pound I am starting to feel much better but still had some abdominal pressure in my upper stomach near my sternum after some meals and a lack of appetite. I started to take omparizole two days ago and last night had some back pain while sleeping on both of my flanks. I had a bowl movement this mourning and it was very light color. I look at my bowl movement every day and this is the fist I have seen that color. What could be the cause of this? | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, After going through all the available details, You certainly have fatty liver and your liver enzymes are elevated. Your enzymes could be high due to fatty liver, or toxicity to paracetamol or ?alcohol. Even Omeprazole can cause it I presume you are taking treatment under supervision of Physician. It is good that you are losing weight and taking care of diet. It will help to even reduce fatty liver. Please visit a Physician and get your Liver functions, Lipid profile, Ultrasonography of abdomen to see state of liver. You should continue to diet an and avoid alcohol. Please do not take medicines without proper prescription of doctor. Light color of stool indicates homeostasis or obstruction to bile flow which can be detected by liver function and USG. Hope this information helps.Take care. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D. |
I HAVE A 25 DAY CYCLE AND HAVE BEEN TCC MY LMP WAS ON 19/10 AND FROM 28/10 WE HAVE SEX UNPROTECTED . ON SAT 02/11 I WAS BLOATED THE WHOLE DAY THEN IT WAS ON AND OFF . ON SUNDAY 10/11 IN THE EVENING HAD DIARHEA ON MONDAY 11/11 WOKE UP FEELING DIZZY AND COLD IT GOT WORSE IN THE AFTERNOON WITH VERY HIGH TEMPERATURE HAD TO GO THE CLINIC GOT DICLOFENAC AND BROWNISH DISCHARGE LIKE MY PERIOD WAS STARTING . AFTER THE INJECTION THE FLU GOT BETTER AND THE TEMPERATURE WENT DOWN THEN THE PERIOD CAME IN IN FEW DROPS AND EVENTUALLY STOPED TODAY . I DONT UNDERSTAND MY BODY THIS TIME AT ALL. | Hi, The cause of the discharge could be either premenstrual or the implantation bleed. The implantation bleed is usually fresh blood. In the current scenario, since you can see your period any time as you are due going by your cycle, please wait for it and if you miss it get a HPT done with a fresh early morning sample. Else, you can ET the serum beta-ChatDoctor levels measured now and this gives you an earlier and better confirmation. You can also get a trans-vaginal sonogram after a few days to see further. Hope this helps. |
A student at my sons school has been diagnosed with whooping cough. he has had an ongoing cough for one week, and it is persistently getting worse. He hasnt ran a fever, but his left tonsil is at least double in size as the right one. no other symptoms, except that 4/4/2011 was given amox for a sinus infection. What are the chances of this being whooping cough? | Hello dear, Thank you for your question. Whooping cough is highly contagious, especially in the first couple of weeks after the onset of cough. Schools are among the most common places where child Chat Doctor. I would suspect whooping cough, if your child had had cough for at least 14 days, especially if the cough is accompanied by a suffocation sensation or vomiting. A PCR testing of a nasal swab may help the diagnosis of whooping cough. The tonsil enlargement is not typical of whooping cough, but is a possible finding. I usually treat my patients with Erythromycin or Azithromycin. Since these are prescription based |
I m type 1 diabetic. I fell on the ice a month ago on my knee. My bruiseis spreading and getting redder. It seems to be getting worse? Should I be concerned? It s also now sore above my knee where it didn t hurt before and there s no bruise up there | HiT hanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern for the bruises. Apparently it could be due to diabetes itself. Healing of the wounds in patients with diabetes mellitus will be slow and delayed sometimes it may not heal due to uncontrolled blood sugar. It may also be due to infection of the soft tissues. You are therefore advised to check your fasting blood glucose, Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your query. Regards. |
hi. age 24/F. wt. 55. i ve got a perineal abcess 3*3cm in size near anal opening. i shaved the area 2 weeks ago n after that developed itching and now for the last 3 days pus collection. i ve started taking augmentin, chymerol forte n brufen from yesterday but the pain is severe. what is the clear indication of incision n drainage? can i get it resolved by medication only? n how about Rx pain? | Hi, If there is formation of abscess with cellulitis and swelling then there are chances of resolving the abscess with use of medicines you are using. If pus is already formed, it is to be excised and pus should be Chat Doctor. Continue with same medicines for 2-3 days, induration and swelling might subside. For pain take NSAID like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac with paracetamol medicine as needed. Ok and take care. |
hi dr. yesturday i had toothpast at time of brushing brush rubed to my gums left down jaw slight bleeding happend after that since after noon yesturday eveninng,night, i m having pain in gums and swealing on gums out side even throte left side pain pls advise me to whom i should consult thanx & regards ghulam hasan | Hello, bleeding and swollen gums are mostly caused by local irrational deposits around your teeth and sometimes nutritional deficiency too. For bleeding gums, you should consult a dentist, who will perform professional cleaning of your gums and will advise you gum paints and multi-site.vital and vital along with antiseptic mouthwash. Maintain your oral hygiene with brushing twice daily along with flossing to prevent its recurrence.if your throat still hurts after 7 days of following all advice then you should consult ENT surgeon. If your age is around 18-25yrs, then erupting third molar can be the cause of pain in throat. As the tooth erupts your pain will subside.meanwhile use sensitive/soft toothbrushes, antiseptic mouthwashes, give finger message to your gums with astringent and increase your Vital BC intake via citrus juices and fruits.take care. |
iam 23 years old i got married before one year i got conceived 2 times but i aboted two times is there any problem for next preganancy iam 23 years old i got married before one year i got conceived 2 times but i aboted two times is there any problem for next preganancy | Dear Satya, I hope you are consulting some Gynecologist. You should undergo tests which include your Complete Blood Count, Urine (Routine, Micro) and most important TORCH. Ultrasonography of Uterus is very important to rule out any structural abnormality of Uterus. You should also take a RUBELLA vaccine. But avoid pregnancy for 1 year after the RUBELLA vaccine. If any of three TORCChatDoctorponent is positive take treatment for it. If you are anemic get yourself treated for it, because anemia is also an important cause of repeated abortion. If you test positive |
i am krishna kumar. i have pain in right sided chest intermitted one.i never take alcohol,smoking,investigations done | Thank you for posting your query. Presentation of fatty liver.further evaluation needed and Chat Doctor. Better to also rule out viral causes and also test LIPID profile, further blood tests needed |
Hi Doctors,My father is 65 years old and suffering from severe asthmetic symptoms (not able to sleep at night) and not able to breathe properly since last 15 days after getting cold being wet in field under rains and low tempertaure.. Please guide how to deal now... | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your fathers history and would like to know more about him like - how frequent are his asthma symptoms? What are his nose symptoms? What are the medications is he taking? Does he have any other medical conditions? Does he take any other medications frequently/regularly? Does he have any allergies? above suggestions will be helpful to know about your father better and therefore to make more specific suggestions for him. At present, I would like to make suggestions for him based on your provided information as follows |
hi me and my wife was try to ivf .because my sperm is less. and my wife eggs was workin slow.we had one baby was 2008..now we want one more babby .but stiil my sperm is lees and my wife eggs small.pleas help for as what we need ...ivf or medication... | Hi, I think you should go for IVF because both you and your wife have problems. But if you want to try 1 or 2 cycles of GUI, you can go for that. Your wife will take some medicines like camphene for the growth of the follicles and track the follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, injection will be given to rupture the follicles. GUI will be done the next day. Progesterone will be given for 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. If it doesn't work, then you can go for IVF. Your wife can take DHEA for increasing the number of follicles. Discuss with your doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
My husban did a semen analysis this is the result. Ph-10, volume- 2.0ml, colour- greyish white, odour- odourless, viscosity- slighty viscous, liquefaction- within 1 hour, opacity- opaque, ephithelial-+, pus cell- 3- 4 lpf, red cell- nil, motility- active (60%) sliggish (20%) dead (20%), count -90 * 10 cou/ml, remarks- normospermia. Pls what does the result mean, | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your semen analysis report suggests that you have normal sperm count and motility. Your sperm morphology is also normal. So overall you have normal semen analysis report. You are fertile and able to become father. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. 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. |
dear doc ,i am 35 yrs old female from india.am 54 kg in wt 150 cm tall and ammarried since 8 yrs ,delivered a baby in oct 2010after a repeated ivf attempt.doc am suffering from scleroderma since 1995 .it was confirmed in 2002.for many yrs i had only raynaulds n skin thickening. no other symptoms with normal ct chest barium swallow n 2d echo.but since 2010 jan am suffering form dyspnoea ,earlier on exertion now sometimes at rest also along with arthralgia since 2 mnths .ct chest revealed bilateral basal involvement of lung with honeycombing n groundglass appearence. with alveolitis and hilar adenopathy n mild fibrotic changes in loew end of esophagus .please advice me what should be the treatment now. | Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Management of Hilary adenopathy depends on the etiology causing it as tuberculosis - fungal infection - atypical mycobacteria - viral - anthrax - oncogenic carcinoma - acidosis - lymphoma - silicosis. Hope this clears your doubts. Thanks for using Chat Doctor & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Welcome for any further queries. Wishing you healthy life ahead. Regards take care. |
Hi.... my name is ikml.ed from pakjnk,. i am a patient of tetralogy of fallot ...by birth ...i spent my whole life without using any medicine for my heart disease.... cause of my life style and high moral level....but doctor now i am encountered by polycythemia from last 9th month cause of high smokingi visited my heart spacialist but they do nothing.....now doctor the level of hemoglobin in blood is 22.6......i am fadeup of donating blood but the hemoglobin level is not normalizing..... Dr cure, is there any treatment or cure ......dr. i have lost my hope and also fadeup of my life.... | Hi, hey dear. No need to fade up. You are a tough guy, and you are living with TOF without taking any treatment suggest you have very high moral. Treatment option of polycythemia are somewhat difficult, chemotherapy can help you. But till you search other options you should go for phlebotomy. Phlebotomy is the most easy and economic treatment for polycythemia. Consult hematologist and take treatment accordingly. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. |
My husband is 63 years old and has been to see his family physician, but didn t receive any relieve from his problem. My husband has been wheezing and it has gotten worse. He began coughing and almost loosing his breath from this. He has been taking breathing treatments to assist his breathing. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist for your husband and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test)To rule out bronchitis. Bronchitis is very common in old age without prior history of smoking. So PFT is must for this. PFT will also tell you about severity of bronchitis. And treatment is based on severity only. He may require inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine Chat Doctor. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
Hi I keep getting spasms for elbow to wrist in my right arm and sometimes I get pins and needles last night it was Particularly bad and woke me up. I was on my back Not sleeping on the arm at all. I also got a really harsh cramp which has left my arm sore from the pit to the wrist all day. I have copd and use inhalers but no other medical problems or medications | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of spinal nerve root there are pins and needle sensation in your elbow and wrist, pain associated with it. I will advise you to MRI spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. 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 |
feelingvery low, crying for no reason, aching upper legs and arms, cold toes and fingers but rest of body very hot, currently on low dosage evorel hrt patches, lost interest in many things, l get two good weeks and a real bad week just now and feel so low in self esteem etc | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. All the described symptoms correspond to menopause. Most of the women go through a depressive state due to the hormonal change in their body during menopause. That is quite natural. But worrying about it worsens problem. You should be aware of it. Read the literature available all over internet. If you want to come out of the situation, the only way out is activities which keep you engaged throughout the day. Studies confirm that working Women come across menopausal depression far lesser than non-working women. Please engage yourself in hobbies or other activities. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hello night before last my throat felt like it had a lump stuck in it when I woke the next morning I had a mild tummy ache as the morning went on it turned into severe cramps from my lower abdomen to under my breasts it hurt all day and worse everytime I ate or drank anything went to bed last night wiped out and woke today feeling better but sore all over like if I push gently on my lower side like where an ovary might be it hurts in my upper abdomen just below my breasts Got any ideas??? | Hello, Pain in the stomach associated with food or liquid intake associated with some lump like sensation in the throat could be (either HERD, Esophagitis, Gastritis due to some bacterial infection) or any other local causes, please kindly consult your doctor, get examined, get a USG abdomen or UPPER GI endoscopy, so the cause can be evaluated and hence treatment planned. Hope I could help you. Thank you. |
Hi, I was just wondering..my son is 4 years old for 3 days his fever will goes up and down,his doctor take a dengue test and it s negative,i m still worried what is going on with him,pls. help is my son suffering from viral?how many days viral infections be gone?pls advice.thanks | Brief answer |
Hello Doctor, i have a black speck in my urine this afternoon and yesterday. I have been drinking a liter of water early morning in past three days in empty stomach. i have had kidney stone before like 3 years ago.could those black specks be stone?Please advise me. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. Yes, these can be stones. In my clinic, to such patients with recurrent stones, I advise metabolic workup, 24 hours urinalysis, serum uric acid & serum calcium. Also, if such stones are preserved, you can send them to laboratory for stone analysis. With this I can give further treatment to prevent stone formation in the future. Hope this information is useful. Wish you healthy life. Thanks. Regards. |
have metallic taste in mouth for a few weeks now off and on...could it be my blood pressure medicine...read it is a side effect but i ve been taking it for a year now...also dont think it could be dental related as i go every 6 months...and how do i get rid of it | Hello, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. Metallic taste usually doesn't appear due to medications but sometimes a multivitamin specially an iron pill can be causing it. If you do not have dental issues then it might well be because of your stomach problem. Your problem seems to be caused by Stomach/gut upset, it needs lifestyle modification before any medication, here is what you need to do.1) Avoid coffee, caffeine, Fizzy |
hi, i had unprotected sex with my 26 yr old wife last month. she has missed her periods last month. Is she expecting and if yes then how to confirm it. She is in Philadelphia alone right now n is bit shy to consult a dr alone. Is there any procedure to check at home.? We are very excited about it and are ready to increase our family. please suggest. | Hello, She can take a home pregnancy test with a fresh early morning sample of urine. This test reads well when performed 3-7 days after the missed period. If confirmed, she needs to see a specialist for further management. A trans-vaginal sonogram is done to locate the gestation sac, the age of the pregnancy and the viability. Routine blood counts, serum tests and urinalysis are done to maintain a base graph. Stress, intercourse and lifting weights should be avoided in the early months of conception. Adequate rest, healthy diet and regular follow up are needed. Hope this helps. |
So, a few days ago I was masturbating and after I was done I looked down and saw a bump on the left side of my penis,its on the middle of the shaft, not near the head or near the base. It looks like its a bump under the skin because when i would move the skin around, it would move with it. It doesnt hurt to the touch but when i try to apply a little bit of pressure to it, it ll obviously cause a little pinch. It s not big at all, about 2/3 the size of a pea but im still concerned. It s hard but not like a rock, it s kind of hard to describe it. I researched a lot and I thought it was a lymphocele until recently and I think it might be a cyst, and I ve been going back and forth. It doesn t go away and come back as far as I know because it hasn t gone away yet. I haven t masturbated since I got it because I read that you shouldn t if you have a lymphocele because it ll irritate it. | HelloThanks for query. The lymphocyte is very rare to occur on shaft of the penis. The painless lump on the shaft of the penis is mostly a Sebaceous Cyst. The penile skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and if feels it to get excised get it excised in Toto. This is a simple surgery done under local anesthesia as an out patient procedure and offers permanent cure. Chat Doctor. |
Hello I have a lump in the centre on the roof of my mouth. It has been there for almost 10 years. It becomes swollen, irritated and itchy for periods of time (days to weeks) and then settles down again, only to come back a week or so later. It feels like it is related to my allergies (eye conjunctivitis ). I did see an ENT specialist about 6 years ago. He told me it was just some dermatitis . What I really need is for someone to tell me how I can get some relief. It is very uncomfortable. | Hi Evan, The problem you are describing can be associated with the allergy and with the sinus. If you are having some sort of sinusitis which is related with the nose sinuses infection or gallery, this can present as the problem which you are facing with. Allergic sinusitis is a chronic problem and is mostly because of some allergic substance and this can lead to a chronic condition. I would suggest you to consult some ENT surgeon regarding this problem and after proper history and examination and if required some investigation, it can be confirmed whether this is some sort of allergic problem or something different. Thanks. |
I was recently diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis . I have had itching for over two months ...starting on legs and moving to arms and now all over my body except for genitals area and face . The itching has been unbearable despite Benadryl and Allegrau and steroid creams. Please tell me what to do. I have several scabs and bruising from itching. Its even worse when I am at rest. Thank you. I am miserable | Contact dermatitis allergy increases with milk and diary get your blood test for IGE specific antibodies for milk only gm AKE tab neotrextate 5 MGM weekly dose instead of steroids this is latest for dermatitis sop all oils mustard, coconut, almonds,walnut, groundnut apply olive/AMLA for food also take sunflower, soyabean, vegetable Olin allergies you have to completely stop use of mustard in any form applying, sarso key tel in cookingsaag, rai key tarkasoap nekkoshampoo ketoconazole Vaseline instead of any other cream along with neotrextate weekly dose you take tab fexofenadine 120 MGM morning tab basting 10 MGM night tab rhinitidine 150 MGM before morning breakfast spy paraffin 1.3 SF with warm water at night apply ointment clobetasol and salicylic acid combination mixed with petroleum jelly at night you can use ca;famine lotion in between and mesoderm powder get your allergy tests and go ahead |
my daughter had what looked like a small red insect bite on her calf with about an inch of normal skin around it, then around that was a perfect circle bruise looked very strange it did itch and she felt something bite her but did not see what it was. does she need to see a doctor. | Hello dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your query and understood your concern. If it is a confirmed insect bite, then a combination cream is usually prescribed containing antibiotic and steroid depending upon the lesion.I will advise you to visit your nearby doctor in person for proper examination so that correct advise can be given. As per details, this is my best advise for you. You may discuss this with your treating doctor. If you have any further query, you may ask me. Good luck. |
Hi Im 17 years old and a senior in high school. I run, I play guitar, I write, I had a slight history of depression and still do... I find myself feeling anxious throughout the day... It actually messes with my sleep schedule a lot too... I was curious... Do I qualify for medical marijuana? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You do not qualify for medical marijuana because in my analysis of your problem statements, you do not qualify for depression. Please understand that disappointment in daily life events can trigger some symptoms like melancholy, mood swings, stress and anxiety and disappointment often is confused with clinical depression. Disappointment is what, I think, your problem. Please consult a psychological counselor. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
My son has a swollen thumb and some bruising. He initially had fluid on the knuckle that was like a soft bump. That has somewhat dissipated. It happened while playing catcher in baseball. It s been 8 days now and the swelling is still quite significant with some remaining bruising. How long will this healing process take? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have swollen thumb. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like fracture, joint dislocation, hematoma arthritis, tendinitis, or bursitis. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen or elevate your hand while lying down. If condition persist then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray, CT scan or blood test. Doctor may give splint, plaster or prescribe anti-inflammatory along with antibiotics and muscle relaxant. Doctor may also prescribe vitamin supplement for quick recovery. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
My one yr old son has had a fever since thursday (which was three days ago. Highest it has gotten is 101.8(under arm) he hasn t slept well and has barely eaten but he has taken fluids. He is very fussy ad was just in antibiotics for an ear infection. He recently had his 12mo vaccinations. I just dont if he is having a reaction to vaccinations or if there is something more going on here. Im calling our Peditrician tomorrow... Just wondering if I can find any answers sooner! | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. 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. |
I have been suffering for 2 months with getting and maintaining an erection. I have been to 2 doctors and they ran tests on my blood and urine. My results came back that I am in good health. They said i have nothing to worry about but I am still struggling with it and am rapidly losing weight over the situation. Any information would be helpful. | **Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your health concern1. As examination and results are healthy and normal, and you are in good health thus we have to look out for |
my wife just had miscarriage and she was diagnosed with a gall bladder polyp just prior to the pregnancy. Our OB/GYN seemed concerned about it. I know that gall bladder problems only get worse during pregnancy, so would you recommmend possibly removing the gall bladder before we get pregnant again | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. I am HPB surgeon and my advice is to have surgery before next pregnancy. Polyps are not concerning at this point, but these may cause symptoms such as pain and nausea and later in life it may become malignant. In pregnancy, usually gallbladder stones may be problematic a dpolyps less likely, but it is better to operate it now when she is fit and you than later in life when it may be more difficult to do surgery. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I am 38 years old and withen the past 2 years i have endured high blood pressure. average 170/108 some times higher sometimes lower but i would call that my average. I have been extremely tired all the time also. I have had dizzy spells and had fainted a few different times once i was out for over an hour. The fainting is not a common thing but i still don know why that happened. I noticed my train of thought is not what it once was. im just spacey and sometimes I can not carry on a regular conversation. im not sure if this can all be related but I know i am not myself. especially having high blood pressure at 38 im not over weight i weigh about 120 pounds i have not had a menstural cycle for 6 months but did for 6 months before but before that i went at least 4 years without one. i do not have diabeties or low blood sugar i had that checked and it read 90 i want to get this checked out but would like maybe an idea of what to check for or look at when i go in so we can rule that out. | Hello, Regarding High Blood Pressure (BP) and train of thoughts, may I know what your job profile is? It Seems that you are taking a lot of stress, may I know are you a Smoker? I Suggest you to cut down your stress first and follow the below steps |
My doctor just called and said that the culture he took shows I have Agalactiae Streptoccus, where does this come from; He had given me a Z pack to treat my virus that has settled in my chest, will this Z pack clear my belly button also? Is this contagious to my family? I swam in the ocean in Mexico recently and also swimming pools in Hawaii-could that be where I picked this up? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor,First, Streptococcus galactic is a bacterium not a virus. These bacteria usually does not cause serious infections and is sensitive to many common antibiotics. Your doctor has correctly prescribed appropriate antibiotics to deal with your respiratory infection. If you have any other infection, it may respond to this antibiotic. It is not a contagious infection but can spread through Chat Doctor. I suggest you avoid close contact with family till you are better. Source of infection needs to be traced. For now complete the full course of antibiotics prescribed, and you will get better soon. Thanks. |
i am ASthmatic patient.my grand mother carrrying same problem. now my age is 29 .but from last 4 years i am having more problem. Initially doctors prescribed FOROCORT 200 . but because of that my weight get incresed and body pain is occured. Now i am taking HOMIOPATHy treatment form 1 year so that doctor suggest me to take ASTHELLIN rotacap. NOW plz TEL me which one is the better option | Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concern. If I were in your situation(not as a medical graduate), I might have done the same. Being a graduate in modern medicine (allopathic), it is tough to comment on Homeopathy. But I can give you a clarification about why you should rely on modern medicine for the proper treatment of asthma. Modern medicine has improved to such level that one can have good asthma control if he /she follows physicians/specialist advice properly and follow up at regular interval. Even he/she may remain symptoms free without medicine. Asthelin inhaler relieves your acute attack whereas Forecourt(steroid preparation) 200 inhaler prevents as well as control further attack of asthma. Since you took forecourt via inhalation, only a very small amount of Chat Doctor. So the change of developing adverse effects like weight gain, gastric ulcer pain etc. are very unlikely. You might have other associated causes for weight gain like food habit, sedentary work etc. Moreover, steroid is sometimes used as pain reliever. So my suggestion is |
hi,i just had sex with my wife and urine instead of sperms came out of me.The same happened last month(twice) although it never happened before that to me .It is weird especially that we tried having sex while Im laying on my back and I came normally.Btw my wife got pregnant one year ago but we lost the baby while she was in her second month and now she is trying to get pregnant. Thanks in advance | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. If you had erection, if you had sexual pleasure and ejaculation and orgasm, then the liquid ejected definitely is semen. There is no other possibility unless you willingly pee. The thickness of your semen could be low, or the semen could b watery. But it should be semen. I suggest you to collect the liquid next time and take it to a lab. Get yourself satisfied. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
I have a slow growing lump on my inner wrist. It seems to be fluid filled, is not painful, and when I shine a bright led light through it, the resultant color is a yellow hue; it is not opaque. It seem to be unrelated to any acne, as there seem to be no loci of a potential skin opening. It has grown significantly over the last year, though doesnt seem to interfere with the use of the hand. What should I do about it? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lump in inner side of wrist, and it is fluid filled. No opening on skin. You're all description favor either ganglion cyst or some other benign cyst. You should go for ultrasound study once to know exact site and location. Complete excision is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have had type 1 diabetes for 46 years and been on an insulin pump for 29 years. I had a CT which showed I have a blockage in my Superior Mesentric Artery that is stopping blood flow to my upper stomach and pancreas. I do not have high chlorestal and have always eaten a healthy diet. A1C is 6.3. am having a ultrasound next week and probably a stent put in. When the radiologist did the CT I had a reaction to it and he said I would be better off not to have that or an MRI done as each time the reaction is worse. Dont they have to use the dye to put the stent in and what do I expect for my future health concerning this? | Hello, Stenting the Mesenteric artery is the best way forward to establish blood flow to your pancreas and stomach. The other alternative is surgery which is far more morbid. Also, the used during stenting is similar to what they used previously in CT. So do discuss it with your doctor, so he may take precautions before the procedure and preferably use alternative dye. Yes follow-up MRI would be better in your case for Evaluation. Regards |
hi my uncle had a grade 2 squamous cell carcinoma of the right buccal mucosa. for this he ws given radiation of 60gy with 10gy additional dosage. the radiation therapy did not cure the tumor and subsequently surgery was done removing the tumor. lymph nodes of level 1 2 and 3 were removed and upon examination one lymph node of level 1 was found to be positive with perinodal spread. now the doctore recommend radiation with chemotherapy. pls guide me as to what course of action needs to be taken as the surgeon says that radiation may not be useful since it was not effective the first time round. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer stage 2 of the buccal mucosa requires surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy as planned depending on the clinical features on imaging. Your uncle has stage 2 disease and therefore the doctors tried reducing the tumor volume by giving radiation therapy and then removing the lymph nodes at level 1, 2 and 3. The level one lymph node shows cancer cells and therefore treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy should be continued. Your uncle has early disease and there is a good chance of cure and recovery after treatment with surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This is the recommended treatment for patient of buccal mucosa cancer stage 2 and therefore a more aggressive approach is to be provided. Treatment should be continued under supervision. Please do not worry. |
Hello DoctorI have done blood test and WBC count is hight to 17,200. I have done Chest X- Ray, Sonoraphy and ECG all are normal. I have visited 10 days before 1 MD, he told that its due to infection and taking his medicines from 9 days. But again I have same hight count of WBCs. Please suggest what is the cause ? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your high WBC count is mostly due to some infection. You should search for the loci or site of infection. Go for further blood test to search the cause. And you should consult your physician and need to change the antibiotic. You may have some resistant against that. Go for it. No need to worry. You will be ok within short time. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
The last two weeks i have been having chest pain to my back at about the same time everyday, usually evenings when Im working. The pain is very discomforting like a slow tightness. I have a trainee right now who is also stressing me out. Also Ive been really tired daily. Im in great shape and normally dont have issues like this. Any idea what the daily pain in my chest is??? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted in your query. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-Your current health issues seem to be due to -Anxiety and probably high BP, by evening time, especially after days stress with trainee -lately. You need to check with your Physician and with ECG after BP checks. Though in normal health, work stress may cause chest pain from high BP with thence Other causes-as cited above-need to be ruled out, by verification with Physician/and or Surgeon. Dos-Consult with Physician who would investigate physically and by ECG and other tests with 1 weeks record of BP in morning and evening. Tb Alpha .25\u00a0mg x 2 times a day to start with.8 hrs sound sleep. Low salt / low calorie/ diet to control the weight problem if you have it. Physical Gaming would keep the body fit and would increase the stress tolerance in time to come. Add up Antihypertensives with diuretics if need be. This would fix the cause amongst the above or other possibilities. You need to treat it with Physician which should be done on priority and urgently to avoid further complications. This would resolve the complaints of yours. Constant followup with local family or specialist Physician for long term would give you long remissions in time to come, which would depend on meticulous followup treatment of your health concerns. Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors, till you verify with your attending doctors. For early recovery-please follow above dos which would resolve your complex health issues. Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard to following link-http |
i am nidhin vn from india.In my childhood days i suffered with asthma and after age 12 it was not there.Now i shifted to city and last 4 years i am at hyderabad.I am facing problem with continuous cold.Once it come,the running nose,Throught pain,suffocation it is continuing for 2..3 weeks.And after reading some google pages i fearing that it is bronchitis.Please suggest me a solution | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of allergic bronchitis is high in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Anti-allergic and antihistamine Chat Doctor. Since all these |
Hi I had an accident and during the course of various tests a CAT Scan of my abdomen showed a 8 x 3 cm mass in my mesentery. The hospital brushed it off as a possible hematoma or benign tumor. My doctor sent me for a follow up CAT Scan at the 1 month point last week. Still waiting on the results but the lab tech said the mass had gotten bigger. Are masses in the mesenteric area usually cancerous? Is it something that needs removed even if its benign? | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Any mass in mesentery needs to be evaluated, as you have mentioned there is increase in size of mass, get evaluated as soon as possible to rule out malignant changes in mass. Though its benign lesion needs to be removed as mass can cause pressure effect on main vessels in abdomen or twisting of intestine. Discuss with your treating doctor and get it evaluated. Hope this helps you. Regards |
Throbbing pain base of skull and back of head ,feel some relief with moving head and neck. Also pressure and twitching of eyes. mostly right eye . pain is about 8 or 9 on scale of 10. But responds to aspirin. Also have had some strange sensations near left ear. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to different possible causes |
Hi, for a week now I have been getting sharp abdominal pain. I feel bloated all the time yet I get hungry whenever it is near meal times. I have symptoms of the cold-I cough a lot uncontrollably but there is no mucus. And that is weird since I just got better from a cold about a while ago. I get lot of headaches, dizziness. And I feel like vomiting all the time. My face is very dry these days as well. What would be the cause of this? | Brief answer acute gastritis or acid peptic diseaseDetailed answering my opinion you are suffering from acid peptic disease that might have developed as a side effect of medicines you had for cold if I were your treating doctor I would have advised you a course of medicines as follows1. Tab antacids (chewable) 2 tabs thrice a day2. Tab pantoprazole once daily3. Avoid spicy and junk foods4. Have fresh fruits in your diet.5. Refrain from smoking and alcohol if you are into that Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help wish you good health Chat Doctor. |
My granddaughter has been diagnosed with fpies. She also has unusually fat wrists and ankles. Almost to the point of folds. I have never seen this on a 7 month old. Is there any relation to fpies? She is still on breast milk with only a few fruits because of the food allergy. | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Strict avoidance of trigger foods is the key to the efficient treatment. Edema of wrists and ankles is an uncommon symptom, may occur due to protein deficiency and failure to thrive. Consult Allergist who will prescribe hypoallergenic foods for your baby. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics |
I have a constantly fear. I dont feel safe, not at home, not outside, but still I have friends and a normal life. Its just that sometimes i dont want to go out because i am to afraid of walking home again all by myself. When I am home alone, i feel really bad. I always think that someone is watching me and I dont feel that I am alone, even if the house is totally empty. When I am in the shower, i am afraid of closing my eyes because I alway feel that someone will be there outside the shower. I cant walk up our stair, because i always feel that someone is chasing me. No one knows about this, so its kind of hard to feel alone all the time. | There is an inner conflict in your emotions. If you do not resolve this conflict, it will eventually start bothering your mental balance. We all go through a stage when we feel immensely lonely and scared. It looks like you have been staying alone and that's making your thoughts irrational. I would suggest you to start living with someone, like a roommate or a sibling. This will help you in feeling less lonely. If that doesn't work out either, you should try to distract yourself by continuing with your hobbies. Try to deviate all your negative feelings by doing something productive. |
A little over two months ago I took a pulmonary function test and when I saw my primary physician he referred me to a lung specialist. When I saw the specialist, he told me that my chest x-ray was clear and from the pulmonary test it says I have a hard time taking a deep breath. Also, He told me that it may due to I gained some weight and He schedule for me to have a lung scan because he told me wanted to see my lungs. i am a non-smoker and ever since I broke my nose years ago, I been having problems breathing through my nose. I have been seen by my ENT and he tolk me that I have to have nasal surgery so I can breathe. My question can my nose be causing my problems? | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of consolidation secondary to pneumonia. I advise you to get a chest x-ray PA view, Arterial blood gas analysis, complete blood picture, lipid profile immediately to confirm the diagnosis. Monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation immediately. Chat Doctor. Grillinctus, pantop. Avoid smoking and alcohol. I also Exercise daily for 30 min. Consult your pulmonologist for expert management and follow up. Hope I have answered your query at the moment. Post your further queries if any, Thank you |
I had a sudden onset of breathing difficulty - mainly difficulty exhaling. No cough. Tests ( CT Scan) showed mild chronic bronchitis. Im confused - how can something chronic come as a sudden onset? How come theres no cough - just a thickening of the bronchus? Im a non smoker | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Asthma with Bronchospasm from Chronic Bronchitis. It presented with sudden onset breathing difficulty, as the disease process has been building up the bronchial thickening over a long time, due to the very nature of the bacteria?TB/ or could be due to good health with strong body defenses, fighting the disease, which lately broke down the balancing bridge and has caused sudden bronchospasm, due to the triggering bacterial super added infection-like Pull TB with Bronchitis with super added bacterial infection from other organisms like strep to/staph/ pneumonia /H.influenza etc. due to seasonal variations in air. Though you are non-smoker many factors surrounding your living area create illness in lungs without any ones knowledge. Chronic stress from chronic infection causes poor nutrition leading to nutritional and fluid stress which aggravates the sudden onset of Bronchospasm with Bronchitis due to the air allergen/chemicals which are abundant in air at any given place and time. Hope this would help you to reduce worry with your problem. Take care and wish you to recover fast and Live healthy. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
I was recently in a situation of domestic abuse. I was punched on the left side of my face and afterwards put in a choke/sleeper hold. I went to the er and no damage to the neck, it was sprained and I have bruises and swelling on my neck. I noticed a hard painful bump behind my left ear after my hospital visit last night. Is this to be concerned about? I have small headaches and feels like my airway is tightened. I m not sure if I am just feeling anxiety. If I need to go back to the er I can. | Hi, thanks for the query. In my opinion last night hard bump with the chest discomfort felt by you needs urgent attention by ER. Plz report and recheck for any new developments in the neck -which is obstructing the airway. Lump behind Lt ear-is traumatic-bony contusion with or without hematoma. I would advise you to take needed NSAID treats from your doctor. In the mean while cold packs would relieve the pain -a little. Thnks. Wellcome again to Chat Doctor services. |
i am having left chest tingling sensaton since last month. every time it occur I ran to emergency thinking about heart attack with hypertension. Atleast 30 ecg has been done and al of them are normal. I consulted many physians and they all told me that my heart is alright. and nothin wrong about it as my tmt and echo test are normal. Still i have left chest tingling. Please advice me as this chst tingling driving me crazy. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since your cardiac work up is normal no need to worry much for this tingling sensation in chest. Other causes like 1. Anemia2. Thyroid problems3. Anxiety etc. Can also cause tingling sensation in chest. So better to get done CBC (Complete Blood Count) to rule out anemia. Get done S.TSH to rule out thyroid related problems. If both are negative than you are having anxiety mostly. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Identity stressor in your life and start working on it. Be relax and calm. Avoid stress and anxiety. |
I have fistula for 2 years and doctor x ray my fistula , he suggest you can do surgical treatment and cut off all fistula portion ,or leave it doing nothing and I dont feel much pain only when I touch feel little and sometime for month pus dont come and little pain also vanish but if I go for long drive and sit long time for 12,13 hours up and down to my village than the little pain come and feel little pimple size fistula and I know if I rest for 3,4 week than little pain vanish and fistula but if I sit for long time than again come up ...what to do help me doctor | Hello, Basically there is no treatment for perianal fistula except surgery. There is no medical treatment for this condition. Untreated perianal fistulas may result in deep perianal abscesses, cause deep fistulas going above external sphincter and making the surgery difficult and in rare cases may turn malignant. Get the surgery done as early as possible as this is not going to be all right without surgery. Thanks |
hi, Around three years back, my left hand got burnt while lighting a fire cracker. The fire cracker, which was not supposed to explode, exploded in my hand. Igot 2nd degree of burns. Fortunately, I got immediate medication and the wound got healed in two months time. But the color of my back hand ( top of my fingers) was lost, which i started getting back. It has been now over three years but the skin pigmentation is not normal. I have been asked to take Dicaris. I was reading about this med online which confused me if I should take this medicine or not. Can you please help ? | Hi, As you are having post burn leukoderma, simply having diaries(camisole) alone would not help. You might combine it with topical corticosteroids and tacrolimus. You can begin with medical treatment and continue with it for few months. However, if you don't get satisfactory response, a small surgery in the form of tissue grafting or melanocyte keratinocyte transplant would be a definite answer. These procedures are quite commonly done now and are minor surgical procedures with very good results. You need to consult a dermatologist with expertise in dermatosurgery for the same. Take care. |
HELP!!!! I suffer with gallblader attacks, Im having my gallblader removed in the new year, Im having attacks once a week really bad ones, I have been to A&E a few times but by the time I get there the pain is gone, this is after I have been in pain all day, the pain gets so severe I think Im going to die there is nothing I can do to stop the pain, I was prescribed buscopan and cocodamol to take when Im in pain, these do not work for instance, my pain started at 1 pm I took 20 mg of buscopan and 1000 mg of paracetamol and then the same at 4pm the pain is getting worse and I know where this us heading again. What do I do????? I even got prescribed tramadol which the consultant said not to take and just to take paracetamol and buscopan. | His went through your history. Although you haven't mentioned your age and gender, but your history is consistent with SOD (sphincter of odd dysfunction) until and unless proven otherwise. Despite your gall bladder surgery, you can have such type of abdominal pains in SOD. Sphincter of odd is a valve present at the end of CBD (common bile duct) that relaxes once you start eating so that bile juice can reach small intestine. In SOD the valve pressure is high, and it does not relax, and therefore you experience pain. To confirm the diagnosis you have to perform your Lots and an MRI known as MRCP. If both Lots and MRCP are abnormal, you should consult a gastroenterologist to undergo a type of endoscopy, ERCP which will be curative as well. If either Lots or MRCP is abnormal, you have to undergo a confirmatory test that is called manometry. And if its abnormal you will need ERCP with sphincterotomy, which will be the definite treatment. Hope I have tried to explain your condition to you in simple wordsRegards |
Hi. My wife and I had intense intercourse last night and when I woke this morning my penis was swollen and purple in colour as if it were full of blood. This is still the case as I type this but I did not have any pain at the time nor is my penis bent, etc as appears to be the norm with a broken penis. Do you have any suggestions please? | HelloThanks or your query. It seems that you have sustained trivial injury to one of the superficial vessel due to rough sexual encounter resulting into collection of blood in superficial plain of penis. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get ultrasound scanning of the penis done to rule out any major injury to Tunica Albania. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like \u010ceferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it resolves completely. |
i had my ears pierced when I was five years old and had zero problems until my late twenties. I ve always had a nickel allergy , but even gold or neobium earring backs caused my left ear to swell horribly after wearing earrings for a day (really badly with pus and pain). There are small lumps in my ears I ve always had (I assume they re calcium deposits or the like), but have no idea why I am reacting so horribly to wearing earrings now. | Hello Lisa. Thanks for your query. From your words it appears that you are allergic to certain metals, so it's best to avoid them. As for the allergic episodes you can use antiallergy medications like Levocetrizine 5\u00a0mg tablet twice daily for 5 days and for pain and inflammation you can use NSAIDs like Paracetamol-Aceclofenac combination. If it gets infected and forms pus then you may need antibiotic ointment too. Do consult a Dermatologist and do the allergen-specific IGE antibody testing to screen for an allergy to a specific substance or substances and avoid contact to such substances in the future. And don't worry too much. You just need to learn which things suit you best. Take care |
Good evening Doc,We took the OPV4,tetravalent, PCV7 for our daughter (age 1 year & 6 months) . The injection was taken on 7th Aug 2012, She is having a fever since then till today and lately shes been vomiting and rejecting food. She vomits anything that she takes in. Please advice | Your baby has received multiple vaccines. After that she became febrile. And now vomiting. There is high possibility of some infection that lead to sepsis causing vomiting and fever. Check at the injection site to rule out any injection abscess. Are there any other symptoms like cough, loose motion, crying while passing urine, excessive crying, irritability etc. Your baby needs proper evaluation from a pediatrician with some blood investigations like CBC, urine examination, tidal, chest x-ray to find out focus of infection. And accordingly she needs treatment. Hope this helps you. Do vote if useful. |
Can a low white blood cell count and absent period be linked to one another? I often go 6 or more months without getting my period and then when I do get it, it is very heavy with a lot of clotting. When I went to the doctor recently, I had a low white blood cell count. Could there be a link? | HiT hanks for your queryBased on your query, my opinion is1. Menstrual cycle is not related to low white cell count.2. Irregular cycles are usually suggestive of hormonal imbalance. Causes being premenopausal age group/ hormonal therapy.3. If there is amenorrhea for a long time for example in your case 6 months, then menstrual bleed will be quite heavy as it is a with Chat Doctor. If you are in the premenopausal age group, then not to bother much. 4. However, if bleeding persists or is bothering you, then causes of hemorrhagic need to be ruled out, like endometrial hyperplasia/malignancy.5. Low white count can predispose you to infection as these cells are the first line of defense mechanism in the body. So if you are having recurrent infections then you need to get evaluated and take treatment depending upon on cause Hope this helpsRegards |
I have had bronchial and now nasal congestion on and off since the end of December. I was put on antibiotics which didn t do much. I saw an allergist who performed the skin test and no allergies showed up. It is not asthma. I was put on Allegra and Nasonex , which didn t help much. I had a chest xray which only showed some granulomas but nothing significant. I was most recently put on prednisone and a stronger nasal spray to reduce inflammation and dry up the nasal passages. However, I am done with the prednisone and today I am still congested. My next step is to get a sinus cat scan. WHAT ON EARTH IS THIS??? I often cannot fully speak because there is so much snot and phlegm in my nasal area. It s gross!! | Hello, Granulomas in the upper airways (nose) or lower airways (lung) needs proper evaluation. The differential diagnoses |
I have had alot of pain on my upper left back and side right about breast level and where my bra hits. It hurts all the time but when I cough it s very very painful and hurts when I sneeze, I have done nothing to break a rib and it hurts to wear my bra and hurts when I breathe in deep. | Hello, It seems that the bra you are wearing is too tight and pressing muscles in the area where its straps are. Wear a bigger bra or the correct sized bra for you. The helping person at the store from where you do the shopping can help you to find your correct size. In addition, do not wear bra 24 hours. Remove it every night so that the muscles in that area can relax. For relief, you can apply heat compresses in the area. Apply Dialogic gel or spray (Voting) over the area. Investing in a professional massage can also help. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Best, |
HI.MY SON IS TURNING 9 MONTHS.HE HAD XRAY THIS MORNING.IT SAYS HIS NODULAR OPACITIES ARE SEEN AT THE PERIHILAR AREA.HEART SHADOW IS NOT ENLARGED.THE TRACHEA IS AT MIDLINE.THE HEMIDIAPHRAGMS AND COSTOPHERIC SULCUS ARE INTAC.THE VISUALIZED OSSEOUS AND SOFT TISSUES STRUCTURES ARE UNREMARRKABLE AND THE IMPRESSION UNDER THE RADIOLOGIST PERIHILAR NODULARITIES PNEUMONIA VERSUS KOCHS ETIOLOGY..CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN IT TO US IN A MORE UNDERSTANDABLE?THANKYOU IN ADVNCE | Dear Sir/Madam, Let me be clear that this is only the radiologists' interpretation which I am explaining to you. Your sons X-Ray is showing shadows in the perihelia region, which is the area of the lung around the him or the root of the lung, where the main respiratory passages and blood vessels enter and leave. Nodularities means that these areas appear more dense or solid than the other areas. Normal lung appears clear or dark on the X-ray because it contains only air. The modularity in your sons' case according to the Radiologist who has reported the X-Ray is either due to a pneumonia, which is an acute infection of the lungs or due to Koch's, also called Tuberculosis, which is a chronic infection. Both these conditions could look similar on the X-Ray. Definite diagnosis has to be made by the doctor who sees and examines the child in correlation with X-Ray and other tests. In the case of Tuberculosis, this is a special type of chronic infection, the source is always another human being, and it could be through the placenta from the mother also if she is a case. Newborns are given BCG vaccine to prevent TB. Both these infections can be treated by antibiotics, but treatment for TB requires a combination of Chat Doctor. |
Hello, I have penis problem. When my penis is getting hard, to erection, some liquid drop from it and it`s just transparent. different from white sperms. Especially it drops when my penis is getting to be soft, back to flaccid state. Is it normal or do I have any problems? Thanks for your attention. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The clear transparent liquid which you are mentioning here is just pre semen. That liquid helps in lubrication of the vagina for smooth in and out movement of the penis inside vagina. You do not have to worry about that liquid. Unnecessary worrying about sexual organs may have psychological effect and in future it can create erectile dysfunction. Mind it, please. You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some sexology psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Doctor, I was eating just before then my mouth just got a BIG rush of pain, a lump poped up under my tounge, the pain was really sore, i couldnt eat it was too pain full, every time i would open my mouth it would hurt, it has now been 2 and a half hours, i can now open my mouth but now i can feel a lump under my chin , it is only on one side not thy other .... Doctor if you could help me ill be really happy ... x | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Painful lump under the tongue can be either a gingival abscess due to accumulation of bacterial plague and calculus deep inside the gum pockets . Or it can be a periodontal pocket arriving from the infected tooth. Visit to the dentist get a checkup done . Take an x-ray of the involved tooth, if the tooth is infected go for Root Canal treatment of tooth and Chat Doctor. Get complete mouth scaling and polishing , |
My 8 month old baby over the last two days has had her tongue turn black, starting in the back and moving forward. She does not breast feed, has not recently taken medications. She seems to be in no pain and the tongue feels the same temp as her body | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint black discoloration on tongue can be due to a condition known as Black Hairy tongue. It is a harmless condition, so you need not worry about it. It is due to a number of causes like lack of proper oral hygiene maintenance, overgrowth of bacteria or fungus, food debris accumulation, taking medication etc. I would suggest you to maintain a good hygiene status of your infant like cleaning tongue with a tongue scraper, using a soft toothbrush to scrape your tongue, feeding with ample of fluids. It can take a few days to resolve and in case if it does not resolve consult a Periodontist and get evaluated. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
I have lower right quadrant abdominal pain so I had a CT scan. It came back and said | HelloYour findings suggest small simple cyst in upper pole of right kidney. Simple renal cysts are generally age related developmental finding, and it only requires follow-up ultrasound. Renal cysts may require treatment if there is pain, increase in size of cysts, infection etc. You are rightly advised that there is nothing to be worried about, Pain may be due to some other reasons. You may need proper clinical evaluation and conservative treatment. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hi..my baby is one month old...he cries a lot at night...sumtimes he s inconsolable...he s on breastfeed n top feed..we burp him regularly Aftr every Feed...still he cries a lot..we hav been suggested by our friends to give neopeptine as a mild dose n colicaid only if necessary ..wht do you suggest ...our doctor refused. Us fr any medicine. | Hi.... Your doctor is 100% right. I, too, do not suggest any medicine. I will give an explanation why so... This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to Chat Doctor. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there. Next time check if she is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief. The two best ways to relieve this distress is - 1. Do not put her in lying position after feeding till she burps out the swallowed air.2. If she is still crying - put her in prone position and keep patting her back gently so that she passes off the flatus and gets relieved. Regards - |
for nephrologist respected dr ,i am renal transplant recipient 3yr ago,my Hb is 10.2 gm/dl ,creatinine 1.4 .i am on mycophenolate 360mg tds and tacrolimus 1mg/1.5mg no steroid /earlier my creatinine remained around 1/1.2 mg my tacro level came out to be 15.7 today earlier 6 month back it was 6.0 / i m gonna get it repeated kindly advise thanx | Hi, It is necessary to know first what the range of normal levels for Tacrolimus (Macro) for the laboratory that tested your blood is to know whether the 15.7 is considered significant or not. Some authors would say that limits for tacrolimus are 5-10 while others allow the upper limit to ride out to 15. Therefore, if the lab range is the former you would be approximately 50% above normal and this could signal too much tacrolimus in your system. If the lab range is the latter then, the result of 15.7 is not significantly higher than normal... unless you are feeling some sort of symptom or experiencing some sort of organ insufficiency or failure over the past 6 months making it a significant number. Remember, in medicine often it's not the absolute number of a particular lab that is as important as the amount of change or even the rate of change of a parameter or chemical substance which determines the significance of that number. Your doctor who ordered the test would be best able to tell you if everything is fine or if adjustments need to be made to your medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, i was diagonised with TB in my spinal cord & lungs. I have been prescribed with akurit 4 -(five in empty stomach) & i have been taking ths from past 3 months, but the pain in my spinal cord has not come down & finding very difficult while sleeping & getting out of the bed. Could you please suggest me if iam on the right medication & period of time to completely come out of this diseases & the pain. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. You are taking the right medication if you were clinically diagnosed as TB spinal cord (?spine) and lungs. The pain is because of nerve irritation in your spine. The time taken for healing of the spine and recovery from pain may differ according to the spinal involvement. Your doctor may ask you to get repeat X-rays and MRI to know the disease activity. Usually patient is advised rest and minimal physical activity till such time that the disease is under control and becomes stabilized. You must continue to take medications till your doctor feels it is required. Hope this helps |
My husband has 13000 wbc ,Neutrophil 80,Lymphocytes 16, Monocytes 02 and Esr 59, blood culture report is normal. He is normal now. Since his wbc is high, i am scared.pl advise | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. My dear friend, no need to be worry. Your friends WBC count is raised, neutrophils are slightly increased (Normal WBC is 4000 to 11000/mm3 and normal Neutrophils in percentage is 40-75%) and E.S.R is raised(normal is 0 to 12). It is looking due to infection. I advise you to complete antibiotic course like Definite 200 mg twice a day for 5 days. After then repeat your friend WBC with peripheral blood film. He should take plenty of fluids. He will be fine soon. Thanx for query. |
im 18yrs old i have been w/my bf since since 10th gr i graduated in may.since we ve been together honestly i have been trying to conceive.. haven t been pregnant yet after 3years and we have sex alot.i have a obgyn appt. in feb. to try&get a solution to my infertility . my last period was dec 21 2012 today its jan 27..i have a 32day cycle.. my breast are really sore going on for lik 4 days but sometimes before my period that s normal 4 me but not how many days it has been.i had chylmadia when i was 15 for at least a yr i guess. w/o knowing..is that my reason 4 infertility?i just want to know could i possibly b pregnant & i am having a hard time w/bowel movements it makes my stomach muscles cramp similar to when my period is about 2 come on but its not hurting long like cramps .i have a poor eating diet too i also smoke ..could u please help!!!inform | Hello, Thanks for the query. Since you have missed your periods, I recommend you to get a UPT done. Other causes of delayed periods include Stress, emotional imbalance, ovarian cyst, excess weight gain/ loss, hormonal imbalance. Yeast infection does not cause infertility. You need to get your hormonal profile done with HSG and ultrasound abdomen to rule out causes of infertility. Hope this helps, regards, Chat Doctor. |
My partner rubbed the tip of his penis inside my vaginal lips, but there was no penetration. Im almost certain there was pre-ejaculation and I too was very wet. He did not ejaculate anywhere near my vagina, but on his body. He wiped off the semen from his penis with a dry tissue. Would there be residual semen on his penis that could cause pregnancy if we repeated the same act later in the day, no penetration but rubbing around the vagina? Could I become pregnant from the first action described? | Hello, In above type of sexual activity, chance of being pregnant is quite less. Though it depends on fertile days or ovulation time. Precum or ejaculatory fluid on tip of penis contains small amount of sperm and may cause pregnancy in some percentage of women. Here, you need to wait for next coming period. If it is delayed more than 7 days, you need to undergo one home pregnancy test to be sure. Practice safe sex in the future. Good luck. |
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