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I am 32, 165lbs and I have barrots esophagus. I have these (what I call) episodes where for several days I feel like I am having a heart attack, pain under left breast, pressure, feel like I cannot breathe. I have had numerous tests done on my heart and they say it is fine. I do have tachycardia where my heart will sometimes race up to 128 or so, but have been on metoprolol for that for 1 1/2 years, but drs say it is nothing to worry about and that it is not related. When I have these episodes I can barely stand it. It feels like there is something so wrong with my body and I feel so bad, but I have no options. It will come on with no warning, whether I have cheated food wise or if I have been following the diet of no red sauce, no fried foods, no carbonation, no caffeine, nothing spicy. These episodes will last for days and I feel so miserable. Is there anything I can do? I am desperate! I am working out regularly to try to loose weight and have lost 15 pounds and I am on daily prescription prevacid.Thank you! | Hi, It mostly an acidity and reflux disease. You can add tab Risperidone which is prokinetic Chat Doctor. Otherwise, continue to avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, Doctor s, My mother is 56 years old from last 20 days she suffering form typhoid fever she take 10 days medicine and injection which is suggested by doctor but fever is continue 101 to 103 degree now doctor suggest for urine test for bicolai and xray of chest. The bicolai test is nil but chest xray sown mild cardiomegaly. She is suffering thyroid and BP problem from 3 years | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query in detail. Typhoid is a bacterial infection and stays in the body till treated completely in most individuals. It is important to know what antibiotics you are taking, its dosage and duration for which you have been prescribed. Most likely, you are getting cured and for complete cure you must take medications as suggested by your doctor. The main precaution you must take at present is eat healthy home cooked food with less oil and no spices. This diet may be continued for about a month to allow proper recovery. Medications also must be taken for complete course and in typhoid it is often given for 14 days. You may take adequate amounts of water and fresh fruit juices. As typhoid leaves you very weak, taking rest for a while is advised. Typhoid recovery is not the same in every person who gets it. Thank you. |
Hello and thanks for your help in advance. I am becoming very worried about my health. First off, Im diabetic (type 2) and over the past year ive been getting BS readings in the high 200s and A1C readings around 10 & 11. Im currently taking Metformin(1000 mg/twice a day) and an insulin called Levemir(17 units in the morning), yet im still reading high. Is there anything I can do to bring it down? Second, I was sexually active on February 27 and I havent gotten my cycle since Jan 26. They have always been irregular, but not to this extent. Ive taken about 10 at home pregnancy test that all read negative as well as a recent blood test that read the same. Ive been having pregnancy symptoms and still no cycle. Could this be related in any way to diabetes or am i missing my cycle because it was my first sexual activity in over 11 years? | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting multiple systems. Obesity is one of the commonest cause of type II diabetes mellitus. Obesity can affect the endocrine system and hormones, which has at present resulted in loss of menstrual cycles. It is not related to sexual activity.2. Control of blood sugar and HbA1C reading requires. Weight control within normal range. Controlled diet of carboy Chat Doctor. Additional insulin needs to be added to control blood sugar. The medication at present is not titrated adequately to diet and insulin resistance.c. Moderate exercises. d. Metformin is already high. Other oral hypoglycemics to improve sensitivity and insulin production needs to be added.3. Once diabetes is under control and weight reduction is initiated, the menstrual cycles will start. The poor control values at present are serious and can cause both acute and chronic complications, particularly naturopathies, nephropathy and retinopathy. Its serious issue. Meet your dietician and dietitian to control blood sugar. Follow the medications and diet religiously. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I have been using the treadmil for years now, the last week i have noticed the longer i stand or put any pressure on my right leg a small lump appears on my lower leg 4-5 inches above my ankle. It is squishy but does not hurt and is very noticeable. Is this something to worry about? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I studied and understood your query details. Based on the facts of your query, In My opinion you seem to suffer from CUES(Chronic Compartment Exertional Syn Chat Doctor. this lump is due to the Incompetent Perforator Vein, which pops out form the leg fascia-when the right leg is pressed or stressed or put to strain. You don't have to worry as being benign and Venous lump and as it is non-cancerous Lump. Color Doppler study of the leg veins would fix the diagnosis. Hope this reply would help you to resolve your Anxiety. ThnksGood Day!! |
do certain parts of the brain affect different functions like for instance walking and balancing is on part of brain? and talking another? therefore if youre diagnosed with multiple lesions is it directly related to the area of the brain the lesions are located? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Yes, it is true that different parts of the body are responsible for different functions. Neurology is based on finding the possible lesion in the brain, based on the neurological deficits encountered during the neurological exam. This is also called topical diagnosis, because we relate the type of dysfunction with the possible region in the brain, responsible for this. If many brain lesions are present (like in repeated stroke or multiple sclerosis), the patient has many deficits which can be motor, sensory, balance, cranial nerves, etc. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
In the past few weeks I have woken up with swollen lips 3 times. I ve has helped and the swelling has gone down. Today they feel a little tingly And irritated. Swelling has gone down. I have not worn make up for 2 weeks and have only used vasoline or Ice for relief. Could this be a new food allergy?email YYYY@YYYY . My name is Rachel and I am a 30 year old female. | Hello Rachel, Food allergy with lip tingling and swelling (angioedema) is likely provided you get the feeling immediately after eating the offending food. Any foods can cause this, but has to be almost immediately or within the hour. Blood pressure pills such as enalapril, captopril, trandolapril, lisinopril etc., so please ensure your current medications are checked with your doctor if you are on any. If now food allergies are unlikely, then this is idiopathic angioedema, and you need to be on cetirizine 10\u00a0mg once daily for 1 month to see if this recurs. If it still recurs on antihistamine, please get complement proteins C3 C4 level checked. Best Wishes. |
hi doctor.i am 26 year old mother of 2 year old baby .not having my periods yet.i was having gastritis problem and fatty liver problem 3 months back due to which i vomits for 2 months regularly(yellow acidic vomit)and now vomit stops but i m having headche all the time and heartburn and eye strain also.what is this can u help me to get rid of this.when it all becomes to normal?thanks doctor | Dear Friend. I would like to know how were you diagnosed to have fatty liver. Was it associated with pregnancy? There is a condition called as Acute Fatty Liver of pregnancy. If not, then alcohol is another cause of fatty liver. If you don't consume alcohol, You high be having Non-Alcoholic fatty liver disease, And Your vomiting might be because of Non-Alcoholic Steaohepatitis NASH. Get your Liver function tests and tell us. You can take a combination of Pantoprazole and domperidome for heart burn, gastritis. Stay Healthy |
hello doctor, how the child used to get urinary infection and how to avoid this, my daughter, 8 months old. she got urinary infection for past 10 days. our doctor told to give her taxim o syrup. now she is alright but i want to know how the child used to get urinary infection | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorThanks for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns. Urinary tract infections (UTI) is common in girl baby and eight percent of girls have a UTI in childhood. Girls tend to have more infections because the urethra of a girl is shorter. Also, the opening of the urethra is closer to the anus (opening of the bowel). This makes it easier for germs from the poo to get up into the urethra and bladder. If your baby or child has urinary reflux they are at risk of Otis. Signs of a UTI in babies |
My friend recently found a bump on his head that is tender to the touch. Hes nausea all the time & has trouble using the restroom and his jaw hurts when he talks or eats. He said he went to a family dr a month ago and he is just now getting the blood work results back and the dr told him to consult his pcp. this morning he found more bumps on his head and said that the 1st dr said he may have a brain tumor. Im trying to decide if he is telling me the truth or if its just a ploy for my attention. he said the dr.s visit and blood work cost $80.00 and he has no insurance. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Skull is so hard that any brain tumor does not grow outside and can not be palpated as a lump. Moreover, brain tumor would not be tender when touching it. So the lump he has found is most likely some skin lump which has gotten infected. Nausea can be a symptom of brain tumor. However, jaw pain when talking or eating is rather a symptom of something else like tooth abscess. Blood work won't give any answer in case of brain tumor. Head MRI or CT is the first test which should be done. Hope this will help. Regards. |
hi i had sex 2 days after my period but my partner did not ejaculate inside of me it was just the pre ejaculation fluid i took the postinor 2 the same night which is march 1and my period came 8 days after which is the 9th and stopped on the 13th so when should the next period come im kind of worrying? | Hi, Firstly, if you have regular 28-30 day cycles, you were in the safe period when you had the intercourse and so did not need the emergency contraception. The bleeding you saw after ingesting the pill is due to the with Chat Doctor. Your next natural period may get delayed by a week or two as there is hormonal imbalance after pill intake. Please seek help if you are overdue by ten days for your next cycle. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. |
I have pain from my neck and radiates down to my shoulder blade and down my arm. Sometimes feels like electric shock going down from my neck to my hand. I have excruciating pain on a daily basis in my neck and shoulder blade. Only my left shoulder. I have had an ultrasound and xray and it showed some arthritis and some inflammation of the tendon. But the pain is so bad that it has to be much more than that. It is especially bad when I am sitting down on the computer or driving. At rest it sometimes hurts as well. I have not been able to sleep for a long time. | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned your symptoms, for me, it appears to be more of the Radiating pain from the Cervical spine to the hand. These symptoms are mostly due to Cervical spine disc degenerative changes. Based on the Neuromuscular assessment it will be possible to figure out the level of the nerve getting pinched in the cervical spine. Also, some orthopedic and Neurological test will be performed to manually in clinic configure out if the pain is due to the neurological factor, or it is due to orthopedic factors. With the test it will even help assess the injury is dude to Cervical spine or due to shoulder pathology once confirmed with the special clinical tests, the MRI is guided for the cervical spine to see the extent of the nerve root injury. Post that a physical therapy will be advised as to reduce the pain and inflammation by means of therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. Also, at later stages exercises will be taught to improve the strength in the muscles of the neck region and upper limb as a whole. As per my experience 99% cases have received physical therapy with 99% of success. I recommend you to follow these guidelines as to help better. Do regular exercises even in future to avoid the remissions of the symptoms. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I am 32 year old. 162 cm hight and 65 kg weight. i had surgical removal of a cyst in fron of my thyroid about 8 years ago. My problem now is that i did not get my period for about 8 months! i was under stress a i started my postgraduate studies 10 months ago and i am not sure if this could be a factor for my case. I am worry that i had problem in my thyroid or even something worse related to the missed period! what would be the worst of not getting the period that long? | Hai, First don't get worried and stress out Because stress may also influence your menstrual cycle. As you got a history of thyroid cyst kindly go for a thyroid profile test because amenorrhea is common in of thyroid problem. As in certain condition premature menopause and certain Chat Doctor. Kindly visit a gynecologist with your thyroid profile report for further treatment and management. Thank you hope I answered your query |
Hi, I was diagnosed with jaundice last week. The blood test revealed my bilirubin level to be 4.6. The doctor advised me a 3-week bed rest. Apart from yellowish urine, light coloured stool and a slight yellowish coloration of the eye, I have experience no symptoms. So, will a 3-week bed rest be enough? | Hi thanks for asking question in Chat Doctor. Yes approx.3 to 4 week rest is quit enough. During your rest take care not to eat fatty food. Use minimum oil in cooking. Eat more fruits like apple, orange etc. Green leafy vegetables eaten more. Strictly avoid smoking and alcohol. One teaspoon of carrot and cumin crushed seed taken with milk daily. Papaiya with lemon juice also good herbal remedy. If needed Ad\u00edlio tablet can be taken. I hope my suggestion will help you most. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
hi, I am suffering with breast tb.I have started its treatment for 10 days.My both feet (anklet side) has swollen.I am feeling pain(not too much).I am taking forecox 2 tablets daily,supradyn,pan-d,benadon.may you tell me why i am feeling such problem | Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question actually you have to continue with the treatment as per recommended dosage for anti tb Chat Doctor. Complete the course for 6 months. Tb is curable. For pedal edema, may be your total proteins may be low so start having more of proteins like soybean, boiled egg white or a protein powder. Keep your feet always elevated while on bed by putting a pillow under.u may consult a pulmonologist if it doesn't subside in a day or two to rule out any cardiac cause.thanks/ regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health |
i have checked and ultrasound from a medical center.and findings are suggestive of MILD Splenomegaly with Grade II Fatty changes in liver. i want to know reason behind this and is it dangerous and how treat this.My email address is YYYY@YYYY thanks in advance RegardsDinesh | Hello have gone through your querying my opinion your fatty liver is causing your spleen to increase in size. Normally the deoxygenated blood from spleen travels to portal vein and through the liver to the heart. You have a fatty liver and there is obstruction to the flow of blood through the liver.it is causing back pressure to the spleen and more blood is accumulating in your spleen and hence resulting in its increased size. You need to look after your fatty liver by reducing fat intake such as butter, cheese,unskilled milk and refined foods such as pizza etc. Other causes of increased spleen size armload disorders such as lymphoma and leukemia for which blood complete picture is needed. Infections such as malaria, typhoid and Salazar. Right heart failure, constrictive pericarditis and pericardial effusion. These other causes are less likely to be present in your situation as per information provided. In my opinion you should meet a gastroenterologist to look after your liver status and a hematologist to look at your blood picture. Thanks. Hope the answer is helpfulness you a healthy life |
My 3 year old just got the g-j tube put in on Monday. He only takes 1 medicine through the g-tube and everything else is through the j tube. He has been feverish and last night he was up and down all night. He eventually threw up dark brown liquid. Can you please tell me what to do? | As such dark brown vomits could indicate presence of altered blood which could be a cause of concern. It could mean bleeding somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract. It is hard to comment on the treatment without knowing the specific reasons for the gastro-jejunostomy tube to be put. I would need to know the length of the segments and whether a segment has been excised before commenting. I suggest that you take the child to his treating physician and get him evaluated. |
I was diagnosed with a viral infection. The doctor, a Wellstar Urgent Care doctor, did not prescribe anything even though I asked for an antibiotic. I have had enough sinus infections to know that I needed an antibiotic to clear it up but he would not prescribe one. I felt worse the next day so I went to another doctor. He immediately diagnosed me with a sinus infection and indeed prescribed an antibiotic. How could the first doctor miss that, and be so adamant about not prescribing an antibiotic? | Hello, A sinus infection can occur secondary to cold. As cold is a viral infection and antibiotics does not treat viral infection. Therefore, antibiotics have not been prescribed to you.However, there can be superseded bacterial infection, so the other doctor prescribed you antibiotics. You should continue taking antibiotics and along with it. You can also take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and along with it do saline nasal irrigation. Do steam inhalation and use a decongestant nasal spray like Origin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Dear Physician,I have frequent bronchitis and pneumonia. It seems that whenever i get the common cold/flu it becomes bronchitis/pneumonia and triggers periods (several weeks) of chest pain/tightness and breathlessness. I am wondering if i may be slightly asthmatic and they are related. I do not cough or wheeze. I have had these infections every 4-6 months for the past 4 years or so. This why i am very concerned. I am 27 and have a smoking history. I plan to see a physician for chest x-ray. For the moment i am wondering if this sounds like i may have asthma. I do not have problems with physical activity at all. | HI there, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Flu leading to bronchitis and pneumonia and this causing breathlessness and wheeze is not asthma. Asthma as such is usually allergic meaning it gets triggered when exposed to allergens, pollen, dust etc. This exposure causes swelling and increased secretions in the bronchi causing narrowing of the bronchi and wheeze. However, Flu in an asthmatic can be severe when compared to others. Definitely smoking reduces the lung capacity making you vulnerable during any infection. I suggest you get a lab work up with a chest x-ray to rule out any lung pathology. Thanks. |
3 days ago my 8 month old took a spill off the bed and landed in the crawling position. It seems like her nose to most of the impact. She was checked over and all appears well. She was upset for a few minutes but then recovered well with smiles. She is eating and sleeping normally. And is also playing and acting normally. Today however, when i was changing her diaper her BM was a dark grey color and i am wondering if this is a sign of internal bleeding? She did have a lot of rice cereal with banana in it yesterday. | Hi...by what you quote I feel that it could have been a Mongolian spot. I do not have this is related to the injury which she sustained. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. Regards - |
Last Tuesday I started to get a sore throat. The sore throat is gone but my coughing got worse. Especially in the night time. It kind of sounds like a whopping cough when I cough. Do I have to go to see a doctor or is there something I can take for it? | Hello welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can be post viral bronchitis and so cough can be present. You should get evaluated further with Auscultation examination, CBC and chest x-ray. If any abnormal sound heard in Auscultation than spirometry advisable. I suggest you to take dextromethorphan containing syrup to relieve cough. Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily. You can Consult pulmonologist for examination if needed. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi I had all four wisdom teeth taken out earlier today I am also deathly afraid of dry socket I had want I thought was a Fleming cough then Instead of vouching up form it looked like a pretty big clot, I checked all four holes and all the clots look like there still there and I m not in the pain that everyone says comes with dry socket, do I have anything to be worried about | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you want to know about blood clot dislodge after a wisdom tooth extraction which is due to large area of laceration and improper healing. Need not worry. If you do not have any symptoms of pain and foul smell along with bleeding then there are chances of Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to wash gently oral cavity with cold water, wipe off clots outside cavity and apply moistened gauze pad on extraction site for 30 minutes at least. Avoid vigorous activities. Apply ice packs inside and outside oral cavity to reduce swelling, and it helps in clot formation. Take ibuprofen tablet after every four hours to avoid pain. |
HiMy SGOT level is 110 & SGPT is at 160. I drink regularly however only beer since the past 4 monthsi have hepamerz & Liv52 DS Tabs everyday however these levels are not reducing.My Questions | Hello sir thank you for the queryElevated liver enzymes with the background of alcoholic history I would say that this could be a case of hepatitis secondary to alcohol intake...sir these readings are not so dangerous but yes if you continue to consume alcohol regularly these could prove to be dangerous sir...pan 40 is not a contributing factor for the elevated enzymes...cessation of alcohol is the only way to get these readings back to normal....and proper diet ...continue the medications and stop alcohol take I hope your reading will revert to normal.thank you hope I have answered your query regards Chat Doctor. |
my 8 year old daughter has been complaining of a metallic taste whenever she eats or drinks anything for over 24 hours. She has been warm and not eating, To avoid dehydration I have been pushing fluids, pedia pops, tylenol. Tonight I finally checked her temp it is 102.6 has headache and sore throat. Still pushing fluids. | Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then the kid will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require antibiotics at all. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 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. Warm saline gargles will be soothing and will give a lot of relief if the kid can do that. Regards - |
Hi Doc, I been having stoch aches and I do not have any idea what is happening, I have not change my diet, wich consist mostly of vegies and protein, very little carbs, because my sugar is a little high, I am trying to controlled with diet and exorcise.Thanks | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. There are several causes for your stomach ache.2. Your symptoms are more towards acute gastroenteritis.3. Other causes could be cholelithiasis / cholecystitis / renal calculus / bladder infection.4. If you are my patient I would first examine and then ask for an ultrasound abdomen, depending on symptoms the treatment depends upon.5. I would recommend you to get an appointment and do needful investigation as your doctor asks. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Hi I had 3 wisdom teeth out 9 days ago. I I got my stitches out on Friday (one week after surgery) and the dentist said everything was healing great. But I ve noticed on my bottom right side there is a hard lump over the extraction site. I got my lower left taken out as well but that one looks normal. I just wanted to know if that lump is anything to worry about or if it s normal. It doesn t really hurt or give me any problems. It s just kind of there. | Hi. Can understand your concern. As per your complaint formation of a lump after the removal of wisdom tooth is nothing serious, but it is due to inflammation that occurs as a result of trauma caused during the surgical procedure which is normal in all surgical procedures. The more the injury or manipulation of the tissues the more is the inflammation and more time is taken for the inflammation to resolve. As there must be more trauma incurred to the lower right side, so you have more swelling there and not on left side. You need not worry and as the inflammation will subside and healing will progress the lump will reduce and slowly disappear. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
hello i am not getting pregnant since last 10 months.and when i examined myself to the doctor then she gave me ovafin tablets. i am so worried because my husband s reports are normal. and inspite of using medicines i have not gotten pregnancy yet , not even a single time. sorry i have no money can you please tell me the answer of my query free of cost | Hi, For successful conception to occur, three things are necessary |
I have been experiencing lower back pain and hip area for a few days and now pain just under left breast. I m thinking it could be sciatic nerve pain but not sure and I find it hard to get comfortable; especially when sitting. If you could give me some insight I would appreciate it. Thank you. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief description of your symptoms. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As mentioned by you that you doubt in a sciatic nerve pain, undergoing the detailed neuromuscular assessment followed by an MRI of the lumbar spine will help us understand better the symptoms and soft tissue Injury. Also, post the assessment and diagnostic test you will be recommended to take Medication and perform exercises under a physical therapist to ensure the accuracy and optimum results. Besides, the pain below the left breast could be due to gastritis or an abdominal muscle spasm. Undergoing a thorough neuromuscular assessment will help come rule out the factors and guide us for the accurate therapy. As for sciatic nerve pain, in my clinical practice with the detailed neuromuscular assessment, MRI scan and special exercise plan helps my patients with 99% of success rate. And they come back to action with optimum results. I wish the same with youRegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
Hello , My boy friend of one year went through a divorce 2 years ago. My question is his ex wife is continually telling people in the local community she wants to destroy him . He pays child support , is a successful buisness owner and has a big heart and is very generous. I believe his wife has a condition. She always lies , uses the kids as leverage and always seems to create some kind of drama and involving therapist, filing untrue claims . And my boyfriend is always defendind himself. It seems she is always trying to get attention on false accusations. Im trying to remember the name of this condition When an individual is always creating lie, drama, and trying to get attention from professional sources. Thank You. Miss C. | Hello You have mentioned that she always tells lie, uses kids as leverage, has attention seeking behavior, projecting mistakes on others. She has habit of false accusations and her behavior is Chat Doctor. See such type of symptoms can be observed in any healthy individual but if they start affecting personal and social life of person then there is need to consult a Psychiatrist. She might be having some personality disorder especially histrionic personality disorder or borderline personality disorder. But to label a person with Personality Disorder a detailed evaluation by a psychiatrist is needed. If possible then consult a Psychiatrist for expert opinion. Thanks |
Hello, Q | Hello, I can understand your concern. If the feeling is more like the twitching of muscles, then it can be related to bells palsy as this condition causes weakness and involuntary movements of the muscles. In addition, if she is feeling like fluid is moving inside her face, then she could be suffering from sinusitis. Sinusitis causes movements of fluids in the sinus when the head moves and causes this sensation. If she is having cold and congestion, then this is more likely to be the possibility. You can visit an ENT surgeon if the symptoms do not resolve within a week. He/she can also diagnose symptoms regarding bells palsy. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish your daughter feels better soon. Best, |
My 11 year old son went on a 3 night school field trip to Catalina Island in California. They did a lot of snorkeling and hiking. One week after returning several kids are breaking out with a red bumpy rash on the top of their hands, arms, and ears. The rash is not itchy. The school has no idea what it is. | Hi...by what you quote I feel this could be a hand foot mouth disease epidemic going on in the school. This is one viral illness among all other anthems which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use HY Chat Doctor. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it. Regards - |
Been having left side chest pain for over a year. Pain gets worse when laying on my stomach and subsides when standing. Pain will last anywhere between 3 min and 10 hours. Had an EKG, heart ultrasound and holter monitor with no signs of heart issues. Tried many antacids with no response to them. Pain is not influenced with exercise. Have mad multiple blood tests all showing normal. Forcing gas out as what feels like an inside burp seems to relieve some of the pain.Pushing on my left rib cage and breast also seem to help. | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry about cardiac cause. In my opinion you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Along with antacids, you need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Go for walk after meals. 5. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. 6. Avoid alcohol and smoking if you have these habits. 7. Lose weight if you are obese. Don't worry, you will be alright. |
Hi Doctor , I have Pcod but i dont find time to do exercise.Now I am climbing stairs instead of using lifts and instead of using two wheelers going for walk of 15 mins.I am trying to conceive(married since 4 months ago).under the mediciation of Metformin(gylcomet).Please suggest ur views | Hello priyadarshini, welcome to Chat Doctor the chances of pregnancy will increase if you maintain a good lifestyle like proper exercises for weight maintenance. Regular 30 min walking is good for it. Yoga and breathing exercises are helpful. Simultaneously continue your medications. Keep obesity under control. Take balanced diet. More fibers and fruits. Have 6 small meals instead 3 heavy ones. Take care |
Hello!! My tongue feels thicker,when I close my mouth it feels like my tounge is getting poked with many thorns and its painful...I cant eat anything spicey nor hot and now it feels its increasing and going towards the throat.Any medication to get rid of this...because im having it nearly for more than a month | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain or burning sensation in the tongue could be because of the decapitation because of the anemia, or it can be an erythematous candidiasis or any ulcerative lesion. Consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is because of the anemia then you have two nutritional supplements after consulting general physician. If it is a fungal infection, you can take topical antifungal agents like candid mouth paint. If it is an ulcerative lesion you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like Anabel gel. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Im 32 and weigh over 350lbs, recently I noticed my blood is lighter in color, brighter, almost orange. I am relatively healthy aside from the normal aches and pains my weight causes. I wanted to see if there is a reason for lighter blood or perhaps a change in diet due to having moved home? (yay home cooked meals lol) | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Lighter orange colored blood could be due to anemia.2. Evaluation of hemoglobin is necessary for further confirmation. Get a complete hologram. Aches and pains along with fatigue is commonly due to anemia. 3. If you are suspecting a diet change and nutritional deficiency, iron studies along with it b12 and folic acid assay would be necessary. Discuss with your doctor regarding getting these tests done along with a complete hologram. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I got hit very hard on side of upper leg....i have bruising all the way to my knee and oveer top of kneecap. i have a knot under skin on side of my leg with swelling. hurts to walk or lay on it and if i bend feels almost like a tearing sensation. what do i do? | Hi... It seems you have a very bad contusion in your thigh... I would recommend you to-Do lot of icing frequently over the thigh... Keep your thigChatDoctorpressed witChatDoctorpression bandage... Keep it elevated with a pillow under the leg...Don't bear weight on the injured leg...Don't lie over or on to of injured leg...if you have any Anti-inflammatory tabs previously prescribed to you have them. Hope this is helpful for you. Kindly revert in case you need any further help in this regard... |
Sir, I have neck pain and tingling/pain/numbness in left are since two months. I consulted a Orthopaedic doctor. After treating with NSAID and complete rest for a week, the symptoms did not subside. I got MRI of C-Spine done and the report says | Dear patient you have got muscular spasm in the cervical spine leading to straightening of spine in that area. Normally there is mild curving anteriorly in cervical spine. Osteophytes are extra bony Projection which is there between third and 4th cervical vertebra and is leading to compression of the nerve at that level. Mild disc bulges at other levels are not significant. First line of treatment is medications. You should start tab regain x 75 mg one at bedtime. Use low height soft pillow. Tab moral 4 mg twice day should also be taken. Continue this fir 15 days. If not relieved cervical epidural injection of depose Chat Doctor. You need to consult pain care specialist around your area with report. |
Hi.I had a spech dog.he was suffering form pulmonary desease from last one month.10 days back he bite my mom.His vaccination is due on next april.I vaccinate him regular besis.last friday he died.has my mom suppose to take anti rabbies injection or not?please help me out. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Dog is a known reservoir of rabies virus, and it has got potential to transmit rabies which is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As the dog has died after some time after biting your mother, according to WHO categorization this is categorized into Cat III, Has dog has died I don't want to take any risk and would suggest you to follow these measures1. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.2. Passive immunization with anti rabies serum around the wound.3. Oral antibiotics like Tab Augmenting, 625 mg, twice daily for five days. The aforementioned measures should be followed to prevent rabies. Thank you. |
Was in a car accident 6 weeks ago and had severe bruising, my first CBC showed my hemoglobin to be 125, and the second (a few hours later once the bruising really set in) was 114, and they said 112 was problematic since the car accidnet i have been very tired and sleeping, a lot even for me, but i also have a concussion . My mother just recently had to have a unit of blood as her hemoglobin came back at 79. when i saw a doctor he said i should be fine as my color was good, and my bruises were going away.that if i was having problems id be more tired than i was. Im still having slight paliptations, and fatigue , and my heart races quickly, but they dont know if its due to anxiety , concussion or hemoglobin. I dont see how it could have gotten worse but im scared something is wrong. How long would it take for my hemoglobin to go back to normal, and how could i tell short of getting blood taken and waiting a week for the results. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, There is blood loss in road side accidents (RTA). This blood loss may be external or internal. Bruising indicates internal blood loss. It leads to fall in hemoglobin. The fall in hemoglobin levels leads to symptoms of tiredness, weakness, palpitations, etc. You need to get complete hologram done. Any abnormality in level of hemoglobin, red blood cell counts, hematocrit, RBC indices - MTV, MCH, MCHC can be detected. In case of anemia (low hemoglobin) appropriate treatment can be given. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi, My mother is 58 years old and she has 2 gall bladder stones of 14 mm. She has stones for 3 yrs (apprx) with no symptoms. Her uncle also had an history of stones. Would request you to clarify the following | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You have got gall stones, and they are of a large size. They can cause weight pressure on the bladder, and may burst, can cause severe pain, or may not cause any. So the surgery may be avoided at patients own risk. There is no possibility of becoming malignant. Nor related to cancer. Every thing is not predictable, anything can happen. May have more stones or not. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have a good health. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
I have asthma , allergies, chronic sininitis/bronchial infections every yesr...for many years....what otc cough syrup can I used to stop by constant tight wheezing cough which had lasted over a month....just saw my Dr over a month ago put me on 1000mg of Amoxocillin 1x a day for 10dsus.....I m so tired from coughing every 2minutes....just need a good cough supressant?... | Dear Concerned, Thanks for writing to us. As per the history you have been suffering from Acute exacerbation of Chronic Asthmatic Bronchitis every year. Have you been to a Pulmonologist? Have you done the Basic Blood Tests/Urinalysis/Chest X-Ray/Lung Function Tests? Have you done your Absolute Eosinophil Count? Kindly investigate yourself thoroughly by Consulting an Internal Medicine Practitioner/Pulmonologist and an ENT Surgeon(for Sinusitis part-Whether you have Deviated Nasal Septum/Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy.) The above is a broad guideline as your clinician who examines you will have many things to instruct you. After the above protocol, you will have a Definitive Diagnosis pinpointing at the root cause. The treatment part will be very simple after a definitive diagnosis is done. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best regards., Chat Doctor. |
Hi Doctor, My hair is dry and unhealthy and thats very obvious by its look. I have tried many shampoos to fix my hair and it gets worse. Can you help me with a good shampoo and conditioner which can fix my problems on hair. After reading a lot on hair products most dermatologist have suggested triflow , my doubt on that is that the triclenz shampoo contains silicon and wouldn t that just coat the hair to good texture rather repairing hair? Please help Me and clarify my doubts. | Hello, Welcome well before I discuss everything about hair I just want to say that shampoo and hair oil, condition does not affect health of and growth of hair. These products only affect the appearance and shininess. So do not spend unnecessarily.1. Up to 150 hair per day fall normally. Old hair go off, and new hairs grow in their place. 2. Generalized hair fall in female is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition and excessive blood loss due to menstruation3. Straightening and other procedures have poor effect on hair health and make the hair week in long term.4. Long duration disease like malaria, typhoid, or other chronic disease can cause poor growth of hair. Specially after few weeks of starting of disease. Treatment1. Have good sleep. Food., green vegetables, fruits2. Take iron and multivitamins like collinear at least 3 month.3. Check you blood hemoglobin if it is less iron and folic acid supplements should start.4. Check thyroid and diabetes to rule out other cause. |
I had a laparoscopy and afterwards a hard lump appeared under my belly button so they prescribed me metronidazole? Why when the doctor told me it was caused from bruising and its a big ball of blood? How long until this goes away? Are the doctors just lieing to me? | Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some hematoma or bruise. Or it can be some abscess or infection. Because metronidazole has no role in simple bruise. It is antibiotic and used in infection. Do consult your doctor and search for exact diagnosis 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 slip disc problem in lumbar 5 vertebra. So neutralite protein will helpful for me or anything elseage 28, Height 180cm, weight 61.3kg, for disc treatment i have admitted for 10 days in hospital an traction treatment was used. Now there is some back pain after driving the vehicle. So please give me suggestion | My dear friend, so to say taking protein powder really does not do much help in case of slip disc. What you have to do is start a home regimen of physiotherapy consisting of back muscle strengthening exercise.it will ease your pain. Also you have to be care in not stretching or bending forward too much. Then sitting in same position for long hours puts pressure in the vertebral column. So continuous sitting is to be avoided.in this way you can be free of pain and lead a complete healthy life.my best wishes for you. |
Hi, I had an ACL reconstruction 9 days ago and have noticed a yellow liquid forming around 2 of the staples. The skin is a little pinker around those staples than the others (32 in total). Could this be normal seepage or should I get myself down to the hospital and checked out for infection? | Hello, As this is sometimes common as the body will remove the excess fluid which will be yellowish. Usually post op the surgeon will provide you antibiotics beforehand to avoid any kind of infection. Still if you have a doubt a simple blood routine will help us understand if its infection. So antibiotics will be guided accordingly. Post-op of ACL reconstruction most cases are undergoing Physiotherapy, so they get the maximum outcome score out of the procedure. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most ACL reconstruction cases have been fit enough now to play the sports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I had a pain in my upper right side the doctor did a hida scan and it came back with 15% ejection fraction. Im set up to see a surgeon in a week but the pain haas gotten worse and is now completely around to my back. Ive tried heating pad and ibuprfen to relieve it but to not avail...should i go into er about it or wait until dr tomorrow | You have not mentioned your age which is very important in case of back pain. Looking into your history I will advise you to take some painkiller like ibugesic-plus or biozobid-plus only when your back pain is worse enough or disturbing your routine work. Apart from this you can take some calcium supplements like tab shall or tab toscal-gem once daily preferably in afternoon. You can also use holdup or powerless gel for local application. You can do some physiotherapy exercises after an expert opinion of physiotherapist. I will also advise you to sleep on a plain surface as it is very helpful in case of back pain. |
I am 21yrs female from India weighing 58kgs and my height is 155cms. I frequently suffer from pinworm infestation. I had a Noworm tablet 24 hrs ago but still those worms are coming out of my anus and i am really scared because i think that the medicine is not working. About 20-25 live worms have come out till now. I belong to a upper-middle class family and no one in my family has been ever affected. I dont eat junk or road side food. what should I do? Please help me. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Pin worm is caused by entertains vernaculars infection. It will not be caused because of the junk foods and roadside foods. But you probably exposed to the person infected with this parasite. The Chat Doctor. Many a time a single dose won't work and you require a second dose at the end of week. Second dose mostly cures your infection. Please adopt good handwashing practice otherwise it will spread to the rest of the people in your family. It can also spread via respiratory route, so please protect your family through airborne infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
TB attack in BACK BONE & little CRACK in back bone HI doctor my dads age are55 yrs old ,when my dad fall down in a tub ,that time to now he is facing problem is tb attack in back bone & little crack also there please give me a advice . | Hi Kumar, Does he have any bend in his spinal column? It is called Potts Disease which is the Infection of Spinal Vertebrae with the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Bacteria which may be secondary to an extraspinal source of infection. It is a combination of osteomyelitis and arthritis that usually involves more than one vertebra. Get him examined by an Orthopedist so that he can examine him and rule out the exact cause by running few tests on him. Once confirmed he will be required to take anti TB medications for 3 months to 6 months to 1 year depending upon the severity of the infection. He has to complete the full course as there will be chances of relapse with much more severity causing neurological complications, which may require surgery then. He needs to go for regular follow up. Let him get adequate rest and eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. And avoid stress. I Wish him Good Health. |
I fell down the stairs now my foot and leg is black and blue. I have been told nothing is broken. I have a knot on my shin about two to tree inches above my ankle, I have alot of pain and I can feel like something occasionally moving or rolling there. I also can t flex my foot up without making it worse. My Doctor told me there wasn t anything around my shin that could be moving around. What should i do? It s been two weeks and the pain hasn t changed. | Hello, If you are still having pain after 2 weeks of injury with swelling then I shall advise you to have an X-ray of affected limb to rule out a stress fracture. Till then, you should do following to have relief in this |
just what is neuropathy. what is treatment. my husband has so many back operations, now his neurosurgeon states that he has neuropathy. symptoms pain in lower back and down legs .his feet has no feeling. balance is a problem. like I said what is neuropathy. we do have an apt set to see a neurologist. what can we expect. he does not have diabetes. thank you | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Neuropathy refers to a disease of peripheral nerves (nerves of hands and feet). This is most commonly caused by diabetes, but can also occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency or thyroid disorders. The severity of neuropathy can be confirmed by clinical examination and nerve conduction studies. Seeing a neurologist would help identify the cause and plan a treatment. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I am a 63 year old male, My urologist gave me samples of cialis 20mg because i was having problems keeping an erection. I took one pill about 7 to 10 days ago and it helped to keep an erection, but i could not have an orgasm and still haven t. It feels like it is right at the end of my penis like its gonna shoot out but nothing comes out. I have never had a problem having an orgasm before. Do you think it is the cialis or something else?? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Yes, calls contains the tadalafil. This Chat Doctor. In erectile dysfunction it improves to the penis. It only helps in the erection. But it has no relation to the orgasm. Orgasm is controlled at the brain level. After a certain age like 60 orgasm is going to start reduce. So you can achieve only with your will power. I suggest you that you can watch the porn movies, read the article related to sex before you want orgasm. This will help you improve the orgasm. Calls will give you erection. So with this both the thing you can achieve good erection. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/ |
Hello Doctors I feel blank all the time, lost interest in everything, any questain from my wife, mom, brother ect My answer is I DON T KNOW. in otherwords I lost interest in EVERYTHING. This is Ramdan we have to pray a lot, but when my forehead touches the ground I get giddiness. Kindly tell me whats wrong ? Do I have to take a brain scan. Thanks | Hi, There can be many causes of giddiness. We need to analyze the complaints in little more detail to establish the cause. The best thing which you can do is relax, try to be careful about your posture especially when you are working on a computer - try to have a proper erect posture. Even while sleeping try to sleep straight with a small pillow. Do some mild neck stretching exercises, have a good nights sleep - at least 7-8 hours. Try to rejuvenate your interests - go for walk, listen to music and read some good books. However, if nothing works out, then you need to do some investigations- complete blood count, sugar levels, ECG, electrolytes, X-ray neck, and MRI brain. If giddiness is persisting then do get a complete ENT examination also done. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my husband has TB bacteria, the bacteria settle in the lungs and begin to grow. From there, they move through the blood other parts of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain.he is taking med. regularly from las four months and still....show me a way..he is 38 | Hello, I understand your concerns. Please give some more information on the following |
hello sir,we r trying to have ababy since last 3 months but r unable 2 concieve,my wife last priod first day was 15 sept 2011,when should we have sex to get pregnant.thanks.my age is 33 yrs n she is 28.weight she is 55 n me 75we do not have any medical history as we have not been 2 any doctor | Hi, thanks for writing. Is her periods regular, 28 day cycle? If so, around day 14 is ovulation occurs. 12-16th day you should have an intercourse to attain pregnancy. If periods are irregular, get a follicular study on day 11 of your cycle and follow up on alternate day till follicle size reaches 20\u00a0mm. This is time ovulation occurs and should have intercourse. A repeat scan has to be done to see the signs of ovulation. Get a semen analysis also. If everything is normal try for 1 year prior to taking medications. Hope I have answered your query. Good day. |
Hi I went to get a routine exam, and CBC. The platelets came back 135. I came back in 3 months and they were 131. All other WBC and RBC were normal. I wnet to a hematologist and she is sending me for blood tests and an sonogram (check spleen) With two consecutive cbcs normal except platelets, should i be very worried? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your platelet count is slightly low. No need to worry. There are many causes like viral infection can lead to this count Go for ultrasound abdomen once to check spleen. Otherwise, no need to big worry. Its almost normal. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then you can ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hello sir im jaswant singh from punjab ,india im 24 year and i have problem that when penis is fleccid then i can pull back skin from top but when it errect then skin becomes tite but if i pull skin back and errect then from bottom it becomes tite and give some pain............ | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Foreskin of penis is usually elastic, and you should be able to pull it back even when your penis is erect. I suggest you to practice the to and fro movement of your foreskin every day with soap water when you take back. After some days of practicing, the foreskin will gain its elasticity, and then you should be able to do the movement better. You may also consider circumcision which is a minute surgical procedure with which your foreskin is made flexible. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
for trying to concieve does a female have to lie down for some time after coitus? wt is the ascending time for a sperm?wt is life span of a sperm?wt shud be exact timing for coitus after ovulation pain?hw much time does it take for an ovum to reach the tubes after it is released frm ovary following ovulation pain?any harm to fetus or difficulty in conceiving if liquid paraffin is used during coitus?does the drop of oil make the sperm heavy and prevent it frm ascending? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. If unprotected sexual intercourse is done around ovulation time, there is the highest possibility of pregnancy in regular cycle. It is preferable to lie down approx 1/2 hr after coitus during fertility period but not always necessary. Basically sperm is live for 3-5 days inside uterus or fallopian tube and ovum is live 12-24hrs. So you have to coitus within 5 days of exact ovulation date (means 12-17th day of regular cycle). Ovulation time is calculated 14 days before expected period date in regular cycle. Sperm ascends through vaginal mucosa after deposition of semen by contraction. Alkali media is friendly environment for sperm and helps in ascending. 100-200 million sperms are together inside vagina. Velocity of sperm is 2-3 mm/min and approx 45 min is taken to ascend from cervix to ampullary-isthmic junction. Liquid paraffin and oil are better to avoid as those may act as spermicide. I think you get proper knowledge. Be well. |
I was diagnosed with a pelvic infection last week. I was taking flagyl but i thought it was making my stomach hurt so I was switched to a gel that starts with and M. I have to insert it with an applicator. But come to find out the stomach pain was cramps and i started my period early. I had only use the gel once, then my period came. I waited until the 3rd day of my period to use it again because my flow was heavy. which is uncommon. All throughout my cycle I was lossing tissue. more than usual. And now that i am off my cycle I think im still losing tissue. No blood. Just a dark color massive amount of material covered in clear mucus. It comes out like a discharge. and its texture is dry and cannot easily break apart and is similar to fat on uncooked bacon...A week ago i had an std screening and it came back negative. whats wrong with me? im scared | Hello and welcomeThanks for your queryContinue your vaginal insert medicine as prescribed by your doctor for Pelvic inflammation. Since this time you had heavy menses you are passing clots even after 3 days of cycle. It generally happens after a heavy cycle. There is nothing much to worry about as the uterine arterioles that open up during menses have to heal and close, it takes longer time after a heavy menses. Hope you will be very fine by 7th day of your cycle. And if you continue to pass clot even after your 7th day please do visit your consultant sooner. Take care |
hi, i have developed since just last night a lump below my knee that is painless no matter what i do to it, and at first sight looks like it could be a bruise (red on the outside. white on inside) and sticks out more or less depending on which way i turn or the wieght i put on it. it feels like it s my bone sticking out and i have not injured myself anytime recently. please... tell me what i should do and what it could be... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. If I were your treating physician I would have palpated it to look for fluctuation and skin pinch in order to rule out bakers cyst which usually doesn't cause significant problems and can be excised by surgery. I would have examined its mobility in order to rule out lipoma which is a benign mass arising from fats and can be excised if it is causing problems. I would have auscultated with stethoscope to look for any bruit which is heard in popliteal artery aneurysm. I would have done Trendelenburg test to ascertain varicose veins.I would have done X-ray to look for any bony pathology arising from bone. I would suggest you to meet an orthopedic surgeon and a general surgeon for second opinion.in the meantime remain cool and brace that area lightly. Thanks. Hope the answer is helpful. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards |
has got fever in last month i.e. from 3rd oct.10. She had fever as well as headech. we had done all the reports for malariya, typhoid and dengue but all the reports are negative. We took the treatment for 3 doctors, There r 2 doctors they had given tablets from their own dispensary but it did not affected. and the 3rd doctor he had given off-200 tablets that is 14 tablets and one tablet is for malariya fever. when we started this tablets headeches stopped with malariyan tablets, but fever was there he told to take off-200 DT for 4 days more. after that she recovered. Now again she has started the same problem headech with fever since 30th Oct. Pls advice it is because of cold and cough or any other our family doctor has given medicine from his disp. and opox- 6 tab. | Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. For how long you're suffering from it? Any other associated problem? Like diabetes or hypertension? Any history of TB in past or exposure to TB? Are u running fever? Any other lymph node swelling in your body? In my opinion you should record your temperature. If it is more than 100 then best approach is to take acetaminophen 500\u00a0mg to relieve pain. No antibiotics should be taken Do get your blood and urine culture testing so that exact bug can be identified. In the light of this report treatment can be started. Meet your physician and discuss about it. Meanwhile, stay calm and use acetaminophen to relieve pain Get well soon Hope your query is adequately ad Chat Doctor. |
hi i had gallstones in 2010 also pancritites in 2011 jue to stones stuck in billducks my liver readings were not good i was itchin a lot round my neck and face and feeling hot every thing carmed down but the iching as started up again could this be billiyrubin i had the stones removed in 2011 i also have a hernia thank you k rigby | Hello, krigby37,You say that you had gallstone pancreatitis in 2011 and had surveyor removal of gallbladder. You state that you had retained stone in your common bile duct and that was taken care of. I don't think your hernia is responsible for the symptoms of itching. I have a feeling that you may have developed scar tissue around the end of the bile duct, called stricture due to inflammation. It impossible you may have another small stone stuck in the duct that was not removed or reformed. If you start having fever, chills, passing dark urine (Orange) that is a sign of problem with the duct. You may need hospitalization, intravenous antibiotics and perhaps procedure called ERCP where TH specialist will introduce a scope through the stomach into the duodenum and inject dye to look at the bile duct and also pancreatic duct. If the is stricture, they can dilate or stretch stand sometimes placing a stent to keep it open and relieve blockage. You need to have additional blood tests including complete liver tests, complete blood count etc. Hope this answers your concerns, and you can contact your doctor to discuss these and get the tests done. |
My tongue has been sore for over a week. It is streaked with red and has many white raised nodules which are usually flat and pink. There is almost like a crack in the middle. It feels like I burned it and the feeling never goes away. I do wear a small mouth guard at night that my dentist switched to one on my bottom teeth since it looks like I have been rubbing it on the mouth guard. I have tried peroxide mouthwash, benzocaine applications with not much in the way of results. My dentist also told me to take 1000mg extra of Vitamin C. | It can be a case of glossies -dermatitis, take bland diet, glycerin borax apply thrice daily, vitamin B complex forte tab 2 daily or in. B complex with B 12 1 ml I'm daily for 10 days, avoid spices, tobacco hot foods, smoking and alcohol. Take some systemic antibiotics to prevent secondary infection, if pain take paracetamol TDS, byte or McCoppin. If not relieved within 3 weeks then go to an ENT surgeon to rule out herpes labials, oral thrush and go for biopsy of the lesion to rule out any malignancy. |
I have been on Pradaxa for about two years. For the past six weeks my lower abdomen aches and my bladder has gone into hype-drive. It has always been somewhat frequent even before i started taking a diruerectic. Now it s worse. My GP said I have diverticulitis and prescribed anti-biotics. This did not have any effect. I didn t take my prodaxa this morning and it has already eased up somewhat. Could the Pradaxa be causing this? | Hi. Thanks for your query, read and understood the problems. Pradaxa is not known to give such side effects nut as per the thumb rule in medical field, anything under the sun including the sun can cause allergy. Lower abdominal pain and Can be due to Diverticulitis as your GP has suggested. Antibiotics alone may not be sufficient. The hyperactive bladder can be due to chronic cystitis or as a secondary effect of any inflammation in the pelvis including diverticulitis, Salpingitis, Ovarian problems, appendicitis or PID Pelvic inflammatory disease. I would advise you the following |
I am a 32 year old female 5 5 150 lbs although I appear fairly thinner than that- I wear a size 3 in jeans and x-small in shirts and sweaters. My abdomen has been swollen lately, I have little red pin dots scattered on skin, they are not raised , more like in the skin-flush with it. Hips appear discolored. I am having problems with swollen lymph node on back of left side of head behind ear. feeling of water trapped in right ear with bubbling sensations. Blood pressure ranging from 139/92-156/103 pulse dramatically slower while blood pressure is high like around 86, but when blood pressure comes down slightly pulse of 130+. Severe shoulder, neck and head pain. I am on a beta blocker for sinus tachycardia. I also have left sided murmur, small leakage. No fever, no cough. hoarse throat off and on. Also have sores on scalp left side. What could this be? | Since how long your having this. How big is the lymph node, like if it's smaller than 1\u00a0cm, painless then it can be normal and not a matter of worry, but if it's more, or painful it is pathological and probably some infection like ear infection or boils or acne near that area. If its pathological then get it yourself examined for lymph nodes at other sites. Doctor can perform aspiration with syringe if he thinks its pathological. |
hello docI recently started noticing discharge from my penis although I only sleep with my wife , I have seen a doctor here and did a urine test and nothing showed up all negative and I was priscribed anti biotics still after to repeats nothing changed | Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I suspect it to be due to fungal infection like candida. That is why antibiotics are not helpful, and also routine urine tests were negative. You may need antifungals like fluconazole. Another possibility (that is less likely) is that you are having unprovoked prostate discharge (where semen is produced)But this is normal and nothing to be concerned. If it is found to be due to infection, Your partner also need to get treated. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health. |
I have the implanon in, its been in almost 2.5 months. but im having such weird side effects. Identical to pregnancy. My lower stomach is so tight, which looks like an early pregnancy bulge. Nausea but no vomiting. I feel very full and can only eat very small amounts. Very thirsty. And tired to no end- even after 8.5 hrs sleep every night! My boobs get sharp pains in them and I have bright blue veins all over my body... Any ideas? | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Yes implant being a hormonal medication can lead to this kind of problem. It causes increased acid secretion leading to the symptoms like bloating, pain in abdomen and chest, nausea and vomiting. You may discontinue the medication and shift to some other birth control option. Condom is one of the safest birth control option as it has no side effect. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
My left upper gum was hurt since Saturday. I used an orajel and motrin 800 to calm the pain, but somehow it doesnt help much. I had a missed period almost two months, I tested but was negative. I did some research, not sure of my hormone change and cause the gum or what? Can I be pregnant and caused the gum pain or should I see a dentist regarding this matter. Thank you! | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the gum could be because of any trauma to the gums while brushing or eating leading to ulcer formation. It can be because of the gum infection secondary to deposits. Ya hormonal changes do cause some changes in the gums but not pain. Consult an oral physician to rule out these causes. And get your teeth cleaned once and take a course of antibiotics after consulting a dental surgeon. Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi doctor, I am a 16 yr old female with a lot of health issues. I have Hasimotos, chronic migraines, severe chronic sinusitis, sho grins disease, leaky guy syndrome, and plenty of others. And sometimes when I get horrible sinus headaches, my arms will go completly numb. But this time, it was just my right thumb. It is swelling and I can t feel anything but pressure, what do I do? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The thumb is supplied by branches of the median nerve in the Palmer area and radial nerve dorsally. The nerves originate in the neck region and then the nerve roots join to form nerves that again branch and supply the smaller areas. Since there is swelling also, an inflammation of the small muscles in the hand might be a cause. This happens more in those doing activities requiring over use of thumb and fingers as in musicians and those working on the computer. If you are among those who use your thumb and fingers frequently at your job then please take rest from work every 30 minutes and do hand relaxation exercises. If there is no overuse of fingers then you should consult a neurologist and get conically examined. Therefore, if your numbness in the thumb and arms then a nerve conduction study on the region might help. If required and MRI of cervical spine might help understand your problem. Use anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants for a sore thumb. Please do not worry. |
I have no idea whats going on with my tooth. About 5 years ago I had a full in and barley my gums under it started swelling and a few years later my fill in fell off. Ive gone to the dentist they said they cant do anything about it but just to pull it off. Is there anything to do to save it? I really dont want an implant | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Since your dentist checked that tooth personally, tooth must have past the point of restoration. Ask your dentist if they can restore it with post and core. Or I suggest it would be good to get it removed to avoid further infection. If you don't want to go for an implant, you can go for a bridge, also called as Fixed partial denture. So go to your dentist, get your tooth radiographed and decide. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you! |
hi...am 28 female....have been taking birth control pills past two years....have suffered with decreased libido...so my q is is that a common side effects...also suffering with migraine...what should i do ?....should i stop taking the medicine or change the type of pills? one more query...how long I should continue with this type of pills? | Hormonal pills can cause dizziness, fatigue,mood and behavioral changes, migraine headache are some common side effects. These can cause stress and lower sexual interest. Hormonal contraceptives can also lower libido in some women. It is estimated that between Five and Ten percent of all women who take the pill can experience a decrease in sex Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards |
during the night when I go to sleep on my back I get woken up with my thumb and first two fingers numb.it takes me 10/15 minutes to wake them up..i try and sleep on my side with same results..tried every pillow and none ,no difference..my same shoulder was frozen 20 years ago and after I unfroze it myself I have had pain in the back of the shoulder..tried everything from my gp for pain ie norspan+p/forte..i can deal with this but this numbness is only giving me 4 hours sleep so I stay up for a few hours then try and get a few more hours,until the numbness wakes me up again..any advice I would be thankful for..i am a 77 year old male in a1 health apart from this..thank you..... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Numbness in the thumb and first two fingers suggests an involvement of median nerve, a nerve that supplies sensation to thumb and first three and a half fingers. The most common reason for the involvement of median nerve is entrapment of the nerve at the level of wrist, a condition called as carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. Another possibility is increased sensitivity to pressure palsies. Doing a nerve conduction study would help diagnose these conditions. They improve with medications such as gabapentin or pregabalin. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, |
Hello doc, I have had a medium sized lump like the size of 1.5-2 golfballs. The region is near my leg calf area. I was playing basketball about 3 weeks ago when a 285 lb person jumped up for a rebound at the same time as me and he landed in that area sliding down my leg. It produced an initial swelling of 1-1.5 golfballs, along with bruising 30 minutes after all down my leg. Its not painful 1-10 probably a 3 right now but still a bothersome. Any info would be great._thank you_Andrew | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with Chat Doctor! Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of a lump near leg calf area following some blow, I would come up with only two possibilities like an organized hematoma and a slowly remodeling/tearing of underlying bone ! You might apply ice/cold compress there and avoid rubbing...! Therefore, nothing to worry about this and try not to get infected there! I suggest you to go for an X-ray/USG and FNAC test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
Hi i have been circumcised 6 days ago and have been recovering ever since. Followed all the cleaning instructions and 3 days back started developping what i assume to be a water blister just under the gland (head). Also, the frenulum was cut and now i get a burning sensation when i touch that very specific area. Only there, does it burn. Nowhere else, including the blister, do i get pain with touch nor any pain while urinating. I consulted an urologist which suggested that it is possibly an allergic reaction to the medication i was taking ( was using a perscribed oftalmic cream, a desinfectant (betadine) and a pain med. That said, would just like a second opinion on the matter | HelloThanks for query. You have developed blister and pain on under surface of glans penis post surgery of circumcision. It is normal and natural to have this because of tissue reaction to the suture material being used to stitch the cut edges of skin. This will go away once the suture material gets absorbed. Take antibiotic like Doxycycline and anti-inflammatory medication like Diclofenac twice daily and topical antibiotic ointment like Newsprint for local application over operated area. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water and Betadine once daily. Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. Chat Doctor. |
Hi,I have some black spot in the gums between two teeth. it been there for a month. looks like an infection.I took a course of oflaxacin +orinidazole, for 5 days and one of the black spots disappeared. but there is still one more- should I repeat the dosage of antibiotics?you should tell the money thing first ! | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have black spot on gum yes it can be due to infection in gum or due to infection in tooth at periapical region. For this you should consult dentist and go for investigations IOPAxray if you have periapical infection then go for Root canal treatment and if you have infection in Gums then go for Scaling and curettage. Go for treatment, if you don't want treatment this time then go for antibiotics course. Hope this will help you. |
hi I went the other day to clean up ma father in law house ,,,,heaps of mouse poo every where so I clean put on cloves put after that I felt funny and starding to lost my voice , bad headache cough and now my leg is like numb and below my left ear is swallow a little pit...can you help me | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The hoarseness, coughing, headache, pain are symptoms of an allergic reaction to the contents of the house. You need to use an oral antihistamine to combat this reaction. These are available over the counter. If you use an oral antihistamine and there is no improvement or worsening then you need to consider seeing a doctor as soon as possible for further treatment. I hope this helps |
HI, I took postinor 2 double dose on the 31 march at 8 | Hi, Postinor-2 is an effective form of emergency contraception. Its common side effects include vomiting, headache, breast pain and bloating. You should use positnor-2 only in emergencies and not as a regular method of contraception. If it is used more than once in a menstrual cycle it is more likely to upset your menstrual cycle causing irregular or heavy bleeding. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I had lazer treatments on my hands and on the left hand, I now have constantly recurring purpura spots. They are noticeable and cause me embarrassment and sometimes i cancel social engagements because of it. Every time they go away, more come out. I am told there is nothing I can do. I do think it is because the nurse practicioner used a powerful lazer on that hand but not the other where I do not have any spots. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum, The laser treatment sometimes cause purple patches on the skin up to some time and slowly go away. If it is long since you had laser treatment it could be some allergy on that hand may be due to some allergen on that hand like watch strap, bangle or something of that sort. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment, He will try to find out the allergen and advise you to avoid some such things which are allergic to you. Besides I advise you to follow some diet recommendations as avoid taking fish, other seafoods, and brinjal. Wishing for a quick recovery, and thanks for calling. |
Hello Doctor,Im Balaji Mahalingam from India. While I searching about the spinal decompression on web, I have spinal compression problem from 2009, whenever I get compression I go to my Ortho Specialist Dr. Senthil Kumar MBBS Ortho and the Physical Therapist. In few visit my pain will get relief. But recently I got sever back pain i went to Clinic they took MRI scan. The scan clearly say i have disc compression it pressing my left side of my nerve root the pain go down all the way to tip of my toe. For the last one month Im doing 1 hour continues Traction Therapy at home and last two week Im doing exercise. But still I have pain in my left leg. I dont wish to take surgery so please help me this. | Hi Balaji, You are suffering from low back pain with radiculopathy probably due to posterior inter vertebral disc prolapse and requires your neurological status and clinical evaluation with investigations hence visit orthopedics hospital preferably specialist in spine management. There is no point in refusing surgery in these condition if your orthopaedition suggests you for it (otherwise once permanent neurological damage occurs then prognosis is poor). So in my opinion visit orthopedics hospital & Till then 1) avoid bending forward strictly (with rest)2) warm compression3) regular physiotherapy (posterior spinal exercise)4) Tab methylcobalamine once a day5) Analgesic (NSAID), muscle relaxant with proton pump inhibitor for pain for a week and then as and when required .HOPE THIS WILL HELP THANKS AND REGARDS |
Hi, I got a flu shot a couple days ago. For a few days my arm was very sore (that s usual, I know) but then three days ago I realized my pain moved up to the base of my neck where I know feel a lump under my skin. Is that normal or should I seek Medical Attention for it? If it is normal, how many days do you usually keep it? | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of the shot. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. The symptoms may last for a few days. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
I was diagnosed with candidias and i have been takin medicens and I suspect that I suffer from it because I went on a birth control pill.my first question | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Urinating brown urine means you are taking less water. In candidiasis there is a white discharge from vagina so white fragments may come in urine. Burning and rash on penis may be due to other infection for that you must take proper antibiotics like withal and for candidiasis take fluconazole or apply candid cream locally. Maintain good hygiene and avoid sex. |
When I was 11 or 12(before puberty) I masturbate a lot, like 4 5 a day and I wasn t aware of its side effects ...now when I suddenly move or jump then I completely los control over my limbs, mouth, even I doest make my eyes to change there eyesight *aiming at something* | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are worrying too much. Masturbation is natural and it cannot deteriorate your health. Masturbation is normal if done in moderation. Once per day is healthy. In teenage period, so many people masturbate twice or thrice daily. Masturbation cannot have side effects and cannot deteriorate your health. But anxiety associated with masturbation practice can harm your health and intellect. That is what, I feel, you are suffering from. Only remedy is concentrate on your studies and career. Ignore the worries about masturbation and live life normally. For sexological and psychological counseling and for different psychotherapy treatments visit http |
Bleeding I am scheduled to get knee surgery this friday, but I am concerned because I have had rectal bleeding for several months after I use the bathroom and it comes out as if I were having my period when im not but my stool is normal. And I had sharp abdominal pain yesterday the bleeding is bright red and actual droplets, im 17 so what could it be? | HI Thanks for posting your query. Bleeding per rectum could be due to Hemorrhoids (piles) , Some growth in your rectum or colon, Infection of colon. It needs to be evaluated and diagnosed else persistent bleeding will make you anemic and weak. I advise you to go for Colonoscopy which will detect what is wrong with your Colon. Kindly get it as soon as possible. Let me know what the report comes as. |
What is under the collarbone? I have a lump there detected by a PET scan. I was getting the scan for a lump I felt which is just above the collarbone on my right side of neck but they said they saw one behind my collarbone on the same side. What is that area called? | Hi, Lump behind the collar bone and in front could be a lymph node. The region above the collar bone or clavicle is called supraclavicular area and below is the sub clavicle area. Lymph nodes are enlarged in surrounding area infections or epithelial tumors metastasizing. If it is superficial., you can ask your doctor for a procedure called as fine needle aspiration cytology. If it is deep ultrasound guided procedure of fine needle aspiration cytology can be done. It will most probably identify the cause of enlargement. If you have any further queries, happy to help again. |
Hello. My son has a small cyst that he was treated for with cipro. It was opened then closed up. He is a college baseball player and the weird thing is, two other baseball players on his team, got them at the same time. One team mate had surgery. This past week, the team physician said my son needs to have his surgically opened again and cleaned out, then packed. My question is, What is the recoup period and is this a common problem amongst athletes? Is it coinsidental that other team mates got the samething, same time? | Welcome to Chat Doctor I am Chat Doctor and I will help you with your problem have gone through your question. You have not mentioned the location of the cyst. In athletes, joint bursa is common condition because of the increase wear and tear of joints. The treatment of which is surgical excision, if it is large enough and bothering the patient. You need to tell us, the location of the cyst, when and why he was operated. What problem is it causing. Only then we will be able to help you in a useful way. I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it, if you like it. Regards |
sir i v.vijayakumar 34yrs old working as a shipyard engineer, for the past 4yrs i had been suffered fm back pain, already i had been taken MRI scan, but the doctor told me nothing wrong in ur back. but still i have back pain. really i eat lot of eggs, pototas, and chicken every day, but my mother told me its a gas forming in ur back . thasai pedipu | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. Back exercises, NURSING GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. 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. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. |
I am 14 years old and I have had this really bad lower back pain issue. Also, my feet have been in pain as well as my neck. Plus, I can t stop cracking my joints. I crack everything including my toes, feet, knee, arm, fingers, hand, neck, and back. Please give me advice on what to do. | Hello, I have studied your case. It is not common to have back pain at this age. I would recommend you to not take it lightly and get some investigations done to make sure that you are not having ankylosing spondylitis. For this you need to get |
hi , yes im a 28 year old female and have been smoking for 11 years i quit yesterday due to a slight wheezing when laid down which ive never had before also i have like a dull aching that rotates around my rib cage , could this be to do with my lungs? thankyou | Hi. I can understand your concern. Yes possibility that it is due to your lungs.Don't worry, you will be alright. It would be advisable for you to get a chest x-ray done. If it is normal then get a PFT done which will tell us how much your lungs are functioning and what is the effect of smoking on them. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. STOP SMOKING before it causes more harm to you. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have recently loss my sense of taste. fruit isnt sweet water tastes awful this has been no going on for 6 weeks now I have lost 12 pounds . I had sinus infection back in January and was on doxycycline. I currently take flecainide and aciphex. I have no appetite. HELP | Hello, Loss of sense of taste and smell is commonly seen when you have a sinus infection as a result of sinus and nasal congestion. Alter taste is commonly seen as a side effect of the medication. So my suggestion is to consult your physician and get evaluated and thorough clinical examination done and treated accordingly. For now, you should start cleaning your tongue using a tongue cleaner. Gargle with 1 |
Right... Here Goes.... Ever since the age of 13 i have suffered a lot of muscular and joint pains. I am now at the age of 24 and every year i just seem to have problems upon problems upon problems. I was raised in and around violence to which i suffered mentally as well as physically up until 3 years ago. I have suffered multiple of injuries due to the physical abuse from torn ligaments to dislocated joints. Its now getting to the point where i am constantly having pains and struggle to do even the basics of every day life. As you can imagine that over time i have seen multiple of Specialists and Doctors and feel like i am getting no place. I have had all possible tests/scans and all come back normal other than problems with vertebra s in the Lumbar part of my spine and Osgood Schlatters Disease in both knees. The other symptoms i suffer are Fatigue , Lack of Appetite , Nauseous, Sleep Deprivation , Weakness, Tenderness, Low Moods and this is only to name a few which are daily. I am struggling to make a living and live my life due to this and it is getting to the point where I NEED HELP. Not one professional doctor or specialist seems to be able to point exactly what is wrong with me and i feel like i m now going to explode. I just want to work, enjoy life and be able to be myself but i don t seem to be getting a break at all. I have had to throw away many careers because i cannot physically do anything anymore. I also want to mention that i manage to pick up every flu and cold virus ever possible and always suffer the symptoms of such severely. I have multiple of infections in my sinuses and chest and just over 12 months ago i have had to have my appendix removed because they swelled greatly which led to a mass of infections also. The main reason i am here today is my pain. I don t get any relief and when i do it is a very rare occasion. Please Help? I cannot stress how bad this feels and i cannot continue this performance much longer. I need answers or guidance and nobody seems to want to help me. Does anyone professionally know what could be wrong or advise me how to sort this out PLEASE? Many Thanks and Much Appreciation In Advance Stewart | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Forum. From Your description it appears to be due to fibromyalgia. An autoimmune disease characterized by the same type of pains. They tend to have allergy as well with cold and cough. In a person like you will have a psychological effect as well, they need to have a psychological treatment as well. It has nothing to do with psychological disorders, it is just an anxiety. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment, who will take care of the pains as well as psychological factors. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. |
Hi Doctor, I have a yellow tooth from my childhood or from the time I got my 1st tooth. I consulted a doctor once and he mentioned it should be flurosis. Please suggest me with a treatment to get rid of the yellow color and would also like to know if there is a age constrain for this treatment. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The yellowish discoloration could be because of the fluorous or secondary to deposits. Consult an oral physician and endodontist to rule out these two conditions. If it is fluorous, then you can get the tooth treated with veneers or tooth color crown. If it is because of the deposits, the get the teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene after that.I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi, I m jv 28yo from Phil. I was detected as hepatitis B reactive, according to my doctor I need to go more test, so that we may able to know if I m cured or immuned by my antibody.. Can I be cured by my own antibody? If I m cured, does the result will still be reactive? Please help me so I can understand my situation. Thank you | Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns... Actually which antibody you are talking about? There are different antibodies which states different status...like only anti HBase shows immunity....anti HBC antibody shows acute infection...anti HE antibody show recovery. In my opinion you should visit your doctor so that your lab reports can be properly interpreted.... Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi I am in belief I have about 5 abscessed teeth. I have an appointment in 8 days to see my dentist, what is the safest option for the infection to not spread... Root Canal or an Extraction? Or can the abscess be removed without a root canal performed?Can tooth abscess cause cancer?Ive just recently got done months of dental work, yet their flaring up again. | Hello, I can understand your concern. When a tooth is decayed or infected, the pus, fluid and gas inside causes pressure over the tooth to get out. When there is not enough space given by tooth such as hole over the top of the tooth, the pus accumulates in the gum around the tooth causing swelling which is known as abscess. If you want the infection not to spread for another 8 days, you should avoid any heat application or hot water gargles over the area. In addition, as soon as you eat something, you should gargle forcefully to prevent impaction of food in the area. You can also brush twice a day and use mouthwash for antibacterial activity in the oral cavity. Root canal is the treatment that eradicates the infection of the tooth while saving the tooth for function. Extraction is removal of tooth along with infection. If the tooth has enough sound structure that can help in chewing and other functions in the future, the tooth should be saved by the root canal treatment. If the tooth has lost much of its sound structure, you should go for extraction. You can depend on the dentists' judgement regarding root canal or extraction as clinical examination of the teeth is necessary for that decision. Unfortunately, if abscess is due to infection in the tooth, it cannot be removed without treating the tooth with root canal treatment or extraction as tooth is the source of infection and without its treatment infection will persist. Tooth abscess is a presentation of the infection. It is not likely that it can turn into a cancerous growth. However, treatment of the infection is necessary. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish you feel better soon. Best, |
Hello doc. Well I had unprotected sex on 5th day of period and within 8-10 hours i took ipill after 5 days i got periods bleeding but thay waz a very light bleeding and that was for two days only so just wanna knw is there any chancess to being pregnant after that bleeding? Should i go for check up as i went through pregnancy test via test kit that was too negative so please suggest. | Hello dairy understand your concerned not worry Chance of the pregnancy is nil because |
I am currently resident in UK and my brother is living in Pakistan. He is suffering from severe jaundice for over a month now.He has lost 7 Kg weight as well. He did some drug abuse in the past like used different brain stimulant drugs without telling any one. Now he is suffering from jaundice and level of bilirubin has increased up to 17 and its increasing day by day.Now it is 20His liver has enlarged by 2 cm as well when doctors in Pakistan did the ultrasound. Doctors also say that he is suffering from hepatitis A. Now I am quite worried because of that. I just want your suggestion on this condition like if he will recover and what are the risks. What your knowledge and experience suggests you if he will recover or not. Please i really need you help and suggestion regarding that. And if further tests need to be carried out. Anything that could help improve his condition. Any medicine, any diet he should follow. | Hi, There are many causes of liver enlargement and treatment depends on exact cause. If this is caused by diet, obesity and diabetes then dietary and lifestyle changes will be beneficial in every case. Alcohol and viral hepatitis are the most common causes and in this case medical evaluation is required. Also, if there is infectious disease or billiard duct disorders then you need to do some tests to rule out more serious issues which require specific medical treatment. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health. Kindly regards, |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am 42 year old female with known case of pneumonia and constant coughing and low body temp of 35.3c feeling anemic advise please ? currently using Bioxin and guafinicine/codein | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Constant coughing and hypothermia (low body temperature) in pneumonia patient can be due to1. Worsening of underlying pneumonia2. Bronchitis better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Yoi may need higher antibiotic and inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I recently was in a physical altercation with my boyfriend and I have 2 bumps on my forehead and a bump on my temple as well as several other brusies I am just wondering ive been feeling very dizzy and nauseas and i cant lay down fully or it feels like im spinning and im worried there is something wrong | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor Clinic. You seem to have complaints from Head Injury Cerebral Concussion with Vertigo after the physical altercation with bumps on your head from your boyfriend. I would suggest you to consult ER Surgeon for Second Opinion Urgently, who would do what is necessary physical examination and CT Scan of the Brain to assess the severity of the Head Injury and possibility of SOL(Space Occupying Lesion) in the brain. After assessment of the Head Injury, You may need Hospitalization for 48 hours and observations with Iv Medications, if need be. You should not worry till the HPR report of the Biopsy confirms the exact nature of the lump. Further directions for management would be given by the ER Surgeon /and Neurosurgeon if need be. Alerts for You-Keep Nil By Mouth till you recheck with your doctors. You should not self medicate or Neglect or postpone medical check from your doctors. Its Urgent or things may complicate more. Hope this would help you to plan your treatment with your doctor and resolve this problem at the earliest. Hit Thanks and Write Review if this reply helps and satisfies you, for the benefit of the needy patients at Chat Doctor like you. Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist |
i have a knot in my neck and don t know what I should do I have been to the drs and they say its nohn bu I know better had act scan they say its goodit ts bigger when drink a lot of liquid thk they left somethinn they toke my thyroid could that be | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause for the lump in your neck-In my opinion your description needs more clarification-as to -whether the lump is on the front side of the neck or sides of the neck. This is because your lump is not there as per your doctors. In my opinion-your lump-appears to be -a Engorged vein -as it comes after Chat Doctor. For Final Diagnosis and treatment needs clinical data from a Doctor.It's not thyroid as you think -otherwise Your doctors would have asked you to do USG and other tests to rule it out. And Hence for further treatment I would advise you to Consult ER Surgeon, who would treat it accordingly. This advice is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clinical check.Hence, I would advise you to check with ER Surgeon. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you. Hope this would relieve your problem. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. |
I recently had a nerve block as a diagnostic tool preceeding RFI. I found no relief. Can other nerve blocks in different areas be tried. This is my last resort for chronic back pain. I have already had two spinal fusions. I was looking for reviews from patients who had RFI procedures too. YYYY@YYYY | Dear patient nerve blocks are good measure to reduce pain if other procedures fail. Please give detailed history. Why you have undergone spinal fusions on two occasions? At which level it was done? Lumbar or cervical? Was MRI of indicated region done? This history is required so that I can suggest you further treatment. Nerve blocks are given by pain intervention specialist with good results. Patient selection is very important. Thanks. |
I had surgery on my right wrist to remove a burning cyst, the Dr. said that because my thumb and fore finger were numb that removing it would not give me back my feeling in my thumb and fore finger. He said that my problem is c-6 in my neck, after he removed the burning lump it began to burn and he said that would go away. I WENT BACK TO THIS dR. ABOUT TO HAVE SURGERY ON MY LEFT meniscus THAT WAS LOCKED, I ask him about the burning from removal of cyst after surgery and he said it s your c-6 in your and I said that I had surgery on c-6 and got no relief. He said go to this highly rated Dr. and see what he rells you, so I did and he ordered an MRI AND SAIDLETS TRY CORTOSONE SHOTS AND REPORT BACK TO ME. I HAVE HAD 1 SHOT THAT DID NOT HELP AND I AM GETTING ANOTHER THIS MONDAY. The cyst is on top of my radial nerve and my neurologist said that he damaged the nerve when he removed the cyst. I don t know what I should do. PLEASE GIVE ME A DIRECTION THAT I SHOULD GO FOR, my new neck Dr. said he would do surgery from in front of my neck , the first one was behind my neck 2 years ago called a formical or he drilled a hole near the nerve c-6 to release pressure on the nerve. Is the surgery on my wrist that causes burning and swelling in my thumb and fore finger permanetly or would a 2nd surgery on my neck help. The pathologist that examined the burning lump from my wrist said it s consistant with Lipoma but he s never seen one like it. I don t know who to believe....!! | Hi, as you mentioned your history in detail it was kind of you. I am wondered that why haven't you tried physical therapy. As physical therapist have something called the sensory integration techniques which adds on some improvements in patients with sensory dysfunction. Also to mention, that sensory system is a complex system to understand treat with. It is totally depending upon how the bodies cellular mechanism is formed and moving. Also, by undergoing the sensory integration techniques followed by physical therapist will possibly help you further. But the formation of the network between the sensory system and the brain is totally depending upon how the body is reacting to the sensory input. Also, you have a spinal disc degenerative changes, for which the strengthening the muscles of the cervical spine needs an alert. Also, by doing simple neck exercises the compression from the nerve is released. Also, to make use of breathing exercises helps for strengthening the accessory muscles of respiration, as these muscles also provide support to the neck to hold the head onto it. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery. |
I had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy June 11. A couple of weeks after surgery I started to experience nausea, night sweats, and fatigue which has continued. Some days are better that others. I have another follow up appointment with my surgeon on Monday. Are there some tests I should insist on him ordering? | Hi.noted history of cholecystectomy, recent episodes of nausea, night sweats and fatigue. May I ask what post-operative medications are you currently taking in? Some of these can possibly cause the nausea. But your symptoms may also not be related to your surgery. It can be a systemic viral illness which can resolve spontaneously in a few days time. It is best if you do a follow-up consult with your surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics (such as complete blood count, chest X-ray, etc.) and management will be directed accordingly. Low fat diet is also advised. Hope this helps. Good day!! ~ Chat Doctor. |
my 12 year old has a buckle fracture of the radius. We want to know how soon she could realistically play volleyball. It will be 7 weeks this Friday, she is still in a splint. The PA-C who saw her this week says her x-rays are great and she is healing well. | Hithanks for the question It would be of great help if I could see the x-raying with buckle fracture I am assuming that bone which is closure to wrist is affected buckle fracture or torus fracture are impaction fracture basically where there is no displacement between the fragments. If fracture is that, and you told your child is 12 years old then child Chat Doctor. As you have told that already 7 weeks have passed, personally I feel its much more time for splint.in child 3-4 weeks of splint with gradually activities resumption helps in restoration of activities. Please visit an orthopedic surgeon so that he can assess and guide you appropriately |
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