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yesterday, when driving the 10 minutes to work, my hands became excruciatingly painful and I was near tears. I struggled to open the door at work and then was overcome with nausea and dizziness. My blood pressure went up to 150 over 90. I was told I looked extremely pale. What could have caused this? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I can certainly understand your concern. I have worked through your query in detail. The symptoms in your case are directly related to elevated blood pressure.It's advisable to keep the blood pressure in control to prevent such symptoms. It is important to get the following tests at the earliest to assess the impact of high blood pressure. These are serum calcium, 2D echocardiogram, ECG, and fasting lipid profile. Further management if any is largely based on the test reports. Avoid Chat Doctor. Avoid salty and spicy food stuffs. Review with test reports to determine further course of action. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if you can prescribe these medications to you. Post your further queries if any. Thank you |
I dyed my hair last week, and I got some dye on my fingers. The next day I discover a couple small black dot close to my finger tips. Over the next couple of days, my finger is numb and I m unable to feel with that finger. It seems like those dots are on four of my fingers on my right hand and one on my left hand. Could it be the dye that cause it? If not, what could be the cause? How could I cleanse it? | Hello, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, There are at least a dozen different chemicals in hair dye that can cause a severe allergic reaction The chemical P-phenylenediamine (or PPD) is used to ensure the color you use stays bright and shiny through several washings. However, it has also been shown to cause skin blistering, burning, and rash. The color of dye on the fingers will fade with time, or you need to check the package of the dye to see if it has instructions on that. I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks. |
hello doc, i m 31 yrs and my husband 34. I have been taking ovigyn-d for past 3 months 3 times a day and folic acid once a day. This cycle i have taken progynova from day 10 to 27 and duphaston from day 17 for 15 days. I am over due for my periods. I tested negative on 33rd day. and on 8th day onwards have light spotting. today is 9th day. pls tell me if I am preg or there could be other reasons. | Hello...thanks for trusting the Chat Doctor doctors for your health related queries. I guess your concern is about.delayed period with spotting after taking duphastone.right.well...this type of spotting will happen after duphastone. So.NOTHING TO WORRY.RELAX. U told that in past u had taken progynova n duphastpne.right. So this type delay in sense with spotting can occur. It is all because u had taken progesterone hormones. these hormones usually cause spotting or breakthrough bleeding. But u didn't give info about your menses.whether it is regular or not and why you are taking these medications. So it is difficult for me to comment on this. With the above discussion u can try out my suggestions-1. If u r in doubt then do urinary pregnancy test again, it is easily available in medical store. If it is negative then nothing to worry.2. If it is positive and you are still having spotting then visit to nearby gynecologist. He/she can help u. I hope the above information is useful, informative and helpful for u.regards- Chat Doctor. |
There is one lump now causing pain at the front of my shoulder . . . It developed some time now under where my bra strap rests. All my life I have had very large breasts, so I ve had to pull my straps very tightly for support. Ultrasound results were relayed to me as nothing to worry about yet, my doctor is suggesting an MRI because there is some damage . . . How should I interpret things thus far in this regard? I am confused by the word damage and what that might suggest, yet suspicious that there might be something serious because of the need for the MRI!? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Bra Strap Abrasion with Normal USG of the Breast. MRI for the damage ? In this scenario, I would suggest you to undergo Mammogram and repeat USG for Second Opinion from another Radiologist. This would reduce your anxiety and worry caused by this ambiguity of reports from the earlier doctors. MRI if suggested ? Cant be opined blindly unless physical examination from Surgeon and second opinion on the USG from another Radiologist is taken. Hope this would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
my wife had 2 gall stones and her gall bladder removed 2months ago, since then she has experianced diarrah constantly and also has been bleeding like on a period, some times light and other times quite heavy, is there a cause for concern and should we see a doctor.??? | Hi.thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. The cause of diarrhea after gallbladder removal is not certain. Some experts believe that it results from an increase in bile, especially bile acids which may act as laxative in the large intestine. It should subside soon, usually lasts from few days to few months.advise |
For the past few days I have been experiencing fatigue; spasm-like pains that come and go in my lower rib area; outer ear (helix). On top of this, I tend to get chills throughout the day, and night sweats in the middle of the night. I first suspected influenza, but I have had no respiratory symptoms to speak of. The only thing that seems to temper the pain is tylenol--at least temporarily. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is also there. Ibuprofen is anti-inflammatory. You will definitely improve witChatDoctorbination of painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Also apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. But better to first rule out lung infection also with a chest x-ray.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I get sharp, severe pain in the TMJ area, below my ears where my jaw meets my skull, not everytime I drink but most of the time when Im halfway through a beer or glass of wine. I also get it if I eat sour candies. Ive heard everything from tannins to lymphoma. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, TMJ disorder is joint pain between Temporal bone and mandibular bone. For this pain you can do is take some precautions like Avoid excessive mouth opening. Take soft diet. Do hot fermentation. Apply diclofenac sodium gel locally on painful area of ears and lower jaw region. You can consult dentist for Examination of TMJ joint. Hope this will help you. |
hi, im heil 21y/o..should I be worried and have new vaccine? I was bitten by our 2 months old puppy who hasnt been vaccinated w anti rabies last august 17 had my anti rabies shot the next day august 18 2nd shot august 22 but today august 24 I was playing with my pup and he accidentally bit my hand it has a slight scratch and still hurts I washed it with soap and alcohol. im so worried. please healp | Hello there, I am Chat Doctor. Hope I have given appropriate guidance to you. See there are reports sometimes suggests normal dog have virus in his saliva. So should not take chance about that. I think you should visit yr physician for the wound cause by dog biting. If it is just scratcher than mostly you need not take injection. But local examination is needed for confirmation. So please do suggested things as early as possible. If you have any query you can consult me anytime. Give me star rating, helpful vote & thank you according to your satisfaction level. Thanking you. |
Resubmitted / more details / sorry, I forgot some important details. I understand that only stage two & stage three disc bulge herniation qualify as operable, or even a note worthy concern for surgeons, But; The head or radiology stated that I have a cervical disc minimally effacing the Thecal sac ( causing an indentation in the MR imaging / and is listed in reading results). This is causing a noticeable indentation on the images, but it does not contact the actual spinal cord.The doctors of orthopedics all say disc touch the spinal column and no problem, despite my chronic symptoms (7months). I am concerned that the orthopedic doctors all have a emotional fit when asked about the MRI / radiologist findings. He personally spoke with me and said this is a note worthy concern. This indentation comes about to the middle of the white area normally between the spine an spinal cord; Is this a by the a stage one herniation (outside normal disc area). I have symptoms of chronic pain, burning sensations & shooting pains in my arm and legs at times . Sorry I submitted an incomplete listing on previous submission. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It is likely to be muscular pain. Its treatment is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Venous thrombosis can be ruled out by sonography of these veins. There are other symptoms of venous thrombosis like breathlessness and headache etc. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
my age is 20....im having irregular periods...what should i do?3years back doctor had told me i have pco...they had given me krimson 35 tablets for 6cycles...it was regular thn but again its irregular now...plz tell me wat should i do?will i have chance to get pregnant when i get married?acc to the pelvic scan they did my ovary count it was 27.8*40.7m cyst ovary-31m*23.8 e.t-11.5m........plz help me what should i do now.....wil i be able to concieve? | Hi teasing; Don't worry you will be able to conceive in the future.PRO is a common & you have been treated ;it can relapse & again be treated. As for irregular periods till you are unmarried irregular periods are common because of hormonal problems. After marriage there will be change (irregularity will reduce or go away). Presently don't worry consult a Gynecologist if you still feel worried. Thanks |
Morganii over two months now!! Got supra cath. since may 5 . wound infection below cath site!but all cleared from that now! from hole around tube, blood and puss still come out! had morganii 2years ago also! Continually get bladder spasms since supra put in! First moganii results on 7-9-14 !cause of cath. I.D. would not take notice and help. urine cultures at lab after that said multiple bacteria without indentfy! 9-8-14 shows morganii w/ 1/2 of ecoli amount! 9-6 blood started flowing into bag! red! kidneys, low back now hurt! my?s. could morganii go dormant instead of eradicate? and is this gonna cause my death due to procrastination? | Hi, Currently, there is no cure or specific recommendations for the treatment of this syn Chat Doctor. Treatment depends on the symptoms present, and may include medication and diet and lifestyle modification for weight control. Seizures and headaches that may be associated with hypostasis frontal is internal (HF) are typically treated with standard medications. In few cases' craniectomy may useful. Please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, my mom is pregnant and it seems like she is on her period. What is going on!?! I don t think that it is a miscarriage, because her tummy is getting bigger and bigger every day. The blood coming out of her genital seems to be dark red/black, and round. Answer ASAP, I m very worried. We can t afford to go to a doctor because of the economy, and we don t have Medicare. | Hallow Dear, Though you have not mentioned the period of gestation of your mother, from your description of the size of her abdomen, I believe she is more than 5 months or so. Please correct me if I am wrong. Any vaginal bleeding at any stage of pregnancy is a warning sign of some risk to the pregnancy. Since you have not mentioned anything about pain in her abdomen, I presume she is not having any pain in abdomen. Painless, causeless recurrent vaginal bleeding during this stage of pregnancy is a classic feature of placenta being situated in the lower part of the uterus near cervix. This is known as placenta Pravda. This is very serious condition and needs hospitalization of the pregnant woman. In this condition, any time alarming bleeding may start which requires emergency surgical intervention. However, this bleeding is usually fresh bright red bleeding. Dark bleeding is blood about to clot. It becomes brownish when it is stale blood. Both these are suggesting risk to babies life. Is her baby moving? I would advise you to get her ultrasonography done to find out |
I have pain in the underarm area that is radiating down towards my breast, The symptoms started about three months ago only during my cycle. The second month it lasted longer than my cycle. The third month it is still present 2 weeks after my period. I have some swelling but no rash, cuts, or injury to the area. I have already tried changing bras. Just prior to this starting I had a mammogram and an ultrasound that included the underarm area. My greatest concern is cancer. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow to be sure its nothing serious but do not want to brush it off. I have read several articles and my symptoms match some of the time depending on which article I read. Very worried. | It is understandable to be anxious about unusual pain in the body, especially associated with the breast. A very common process in the breast that can cause pain & seems to be affected by menstrual cycle/hormonal fluctuations is a benign entity called fibrotic change. Also, another benign lesion called a fibroadenoma can be responsive to hormonal cycles. Of course, the only way to definitively diagnose your symptoms includes a physical exam with your doctor, which you are scheduled for. |
i am suffering from breething from past 30 years i met dr krishnan he told that i am diabtic and finally told stress positive for icshmeia at adequate workload in 2008 and in 2009 dr hareshkumar of moorthys hospital told the same after TMT i am poor aged 63 years unable to spend more | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Positive TMT report is suggestive of coronary artery disease (CAD). Diabetics are more prone for CAD. So you have to undergo angiography to identify severity of CAD. Based on the, you will need either angioplasty or bypass surgery. I know these are costly procedures. You can consult government setup or Satya SAI heart institute in Bangalore whereas they perform such procedures free of charge. Strict control of diabetes is also needed. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi I have recently went through chemotherapy and a result I have a low platelet county. The Chemotherapy I wan on has all but ruined my upper teeth and they need to be extracted but with the low platelet count my oral surgeon will not do the operation. My oncologist is suggesting that part of hte problem with my low platelet count may be be due to the bad state of my teeth and I feel like I am in a catch 22. What advice can you give me ? | Hi, You should have mentioned the disease you are suffering from and the chemotherapy protocol in detail. For low platelet count there is definite guideline for management depending on clinical status and quantitative platelet assessment. So you should have also mentioned the exact platelet count. Anyway, chemotherapy induced marrow suppression generally reverses within weeks so in my opinion your tooth extraction will not be problematic. Consult your doctors. |
I have just had a catscan and ultrasound showing a thickened wall inferior. Along with that I have pains in gallbladder region and have had diarehha consistently for four weelks, are they both associated with each other. Im being referred now to a specialist. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Yes these two condition can be associated ... You could have chronic cholecystitis .... Because of that diarrhea can occur... It could be primary infection or secondary to gall stone.... In USG wall thickened but no Stone present.... So here if needed higher investigation like magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography might be needed. If necessary gall removal might be needed. Consult gastroenterologist for that...Meanwhile, take low fat diet.... Take care... |
MY COUSIN HAS GULLIEN BARRE SYNDROME HES IN HOSPITAL FOR 5DAYS HE ALSO WHANTS TO THROW IN THE TOWEL I FEEL I NEED TO FIGHT FOR HIM NOT COSIGN HIM TO CHECK OUT HIS LIFE I FEEL ITS THE EASY WAY OUT BUT I HAPEN TO LOVE THE GUY AND WANT TO HELP HIS FAMILY HE HAS HEP C AND NEED SOME ONE TO TALK TOO MY NAME IS HARRY C PHONE DIDITS ARE 0000 I REALLY NEED TO TALK TO THAT ISNT GOING TO GIVE ME THE BULLSHIT IT WILL BE A BLESSED REASON TO TALK ONCE AGAIN MY PEOPLE BUT I NEED TO TREAT LIKE IFHE DOESNT WANT TOGO OUT AND CHACE IT OR FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE THEN I AM WILLING TO CAREFULLY MY NAME HARRY CONTOS PHONE DIGIT IS 0000 GO IN PEACE AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND | Dear Friend, Gullien Barrie Syn Chat Doctor. It is usually followed by a fever, sore thwart 2-3 weeks before the onset of symptoms (That might go unnoticed). And sometimes followed by Rabies Vaccination. Important is effective treatment timely, as it may also cause respiratory paralysis. Diagnosis is usually made clinically, with CSF fluid analysis as supportive evidence. Treatment in early stages is by I.V.I.G (IV immunoglobulins) or Plasmapheresis. I suggest you to follow your doctors advise. Hope he gets well soon |
I am having a total hysterectomy on April 22nd. I have uterine fibroids, bleeding and pain, bladder issues. My gyno recommended the da vinci surgery but I have read alot of articles about lawsuits and doctors not getting enough training. Very scary. What would the difference be if I had a laproscopic hysterectomy as opposed to the da vinci robot? Also, my doctor did not talk about my bladder issues (stress incontinence). Can he fix my bladder while doing the hysterectomy? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. There is no difference in outcome, procedure is done on the same way. Da Vinci might be faster, but speed isn't important for such kind of surgery. So whatever is used it is all the same. Recovery and complications are the same too. Your bladder function might be improved after hysterectomy, but it isn't advisable to do bladder repair and hysterectomy at the same time. Wish you good health. |
Hello, I am 34 and developed sharp pain in my lower right abdomen 3 months ago which I went to the emergency room for. They performed urinalysis, blood tests, and an MRI which all came back negative for appendicitis (and anything else they were looking for). It went away, and just came back last night along with a yellow bruise that is not sensitive to touch. Is this something I should be concerned about? | Hi. Pain in abdomen with a yellow bruise is suggestive of a few things. First is the possibility that you have done too much hot fomentation thereby the skin color is changed. There is another possibility of an abscess of the underlying tissues, may be subcutaneous or deep in the muscles or may be deep within like appendicitis, or colonic pathology like diverticulitis, tuberculosis or Cross/ Get a clinical evaluation by a Surgeon and investigations accordingly to find out the cause and get treated accordingly. |
I had a heart catherization a week ago and have developed a lump under my skin at the incision about 3-4 days later. the incision looks find it is not bleeding, red or sore but I do have excessive bruising around my thigh near the incision. What should I do? | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. Angiography or cardiac catheterization is done through one of the major arteries in either your arm or the leg. Arteries are high pressure flow regions. Add to it the fact that they give blood thinner during the procedure which delays clotting of blood at the site where the prick was made. Due to this some blood from that high pressure area escapes from the artery and collects under the skin immediately after TGE procedure or during removal of arterial sheathThat blood is then broken down by the body to give a purplish color. It is not permanent and will disappear in due time. Meanwhile, if it causes pain you may use cold compresses or a sandbar to alleviate it hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Regards |
I have sharp pain in my back and in front under my rib cage on my right side i am getting dizzy off and on. I think it could be gallstones. Its been almost 48 hours now. I m a 40 yr old female, normal weight and otherwise healthy. | Hi juliewelcome to Chat Doctor if you are mentioning gallstones, then it must be right side,,,?please cross-check with your medical history about APD(hyperacidity) and chronic irritable bowels?usually, the pain gets sorted with basic antacid which helps for gastric emptying and bowel motions, ultimately the gas bomb gets relieved and one feels better if it happens regularly, you must rule out the gastric pathology like APD, any liver involvement or even worms menifastationand to rule our gallstones, sonography is must take care |
I have been grieving over the loss of my husband two years ago and have tried to cope with the running of the house, my daughter who has alcohol problems and was giving me serious stress a few months ago. My daughter s children have lived with me since they were very young they are now teenagers. I am a smoker and do drink which has been rather excessive at times. I did have difficulty at times trying to swallow but after a few drinks found it easier to eat without thinking about it. Recently I feel like there is a lump in my throat and food does not go down the other week I choked but it was on a Dorito so it has put me off of eating. The gp has requested a test on my throat and I am waiting for the appointment to be brought forward. Went to a and e explained how I was feeling but although blood pressure is soaring and has been for a while they did not keep me in. Went to gp again yesterday she said chest was clear she thought but there is considerable weight loss gp said it has been over 2 years and not sudden could be anxiety she hopes. My younger daughter thinks I have cancer and wont be around for very long she thinks I have ignored symptoms and been selfish but I have not really done this intentionally and thought it was all down to my grief which has been intense. I know that my symptoms can be caused by various types of cancer but is it possible to have these symptoms and lose weight when grieving? | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor There are a number of reasons for sudden weight loss like cancer, overactive thyroid, depression, diabetes, COPD, Addison disease, etc. In your case, if you have underline depression with anxiety symptoms, that may be the reason. May be due to decrease food intake, you have sudden weight loss. You can take tablet like mirtazapine that would increase your appetite and weight. It would also help to decrease underline anxiety. Rest discuss with your doctor. Thanks |
once every few weeks there is a moment when i get a very bad headache and start to see violent stars and that is the last thing i remember until many hours later when i either wake up or suddenly come around. I didn t think anything of it until people were telling me that during that period of being zoned out that i was doing things such as trying to take the dogs for a walk, making cups of tea and just general daily activities. Only as far as i know i have been either unconcious or asleep. I can t get an appointment with my GP at the moment so i am asking on here. please help! | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern let me tell you that how could you expect some advice without the detail information as long as the medical advice is concern the first information is age and gender, without this nothing is possible only in certain common condition this is possible otherwise most of the medical should be given with age and gender I do not understand that almost 90% question on this forum comes without the age and gender in my opinion you better get done the clinical examination so at least doctor can see you who you are and how much you are, if you have some problem revealing your age and gender have a nice day. |
I have increase of cortical echoes according to my reportThis is likely to be vascular in aetiology unilateral Excess fluid in the bowe which is overlying the kidney Can u please let me know what to do As I am having pain everyday after eating anythingThanks | Hello, The increased fluid in the bowels is because proper bowel preparation was not done before sonography. I mean they didn't give you any laxative to clear the bowel. Its normal finding. The increased cortical echo texture of kidneys per se may suggest some kidney injury. Bilateral renal artery Doppler (one kidney which has increased echo texture may have some blockage in flow) and S. Creatinine and maybe comprehensive kidney function test should be considered. However, I would like to point out that none of the above may cause pain post meals. A plain antacid like cesium 40 mg once a day in morning before breakfast should be taken for 6 weeks. Antibiotic metronidazole can be taken for 5 days if you are in India / Africa. Let me know if any further clarification is needed. Regards Chat Doctor. |
hai my kid is of 4 1/2 yrs he was not communicating with us propely .he will talk when he wants to but he was not responding to our question.he was not having any hearing problem .so do i need to look for a speech therapyest and do i need to change his dite also .plz guide me | If you suspect that your child has a speech problem, early evaluation by a speech language pathologist is crucial. In conducting an evaluation, a speech-language pathologist will look at a children speech and language skills within the context of total development. Besides observing your child, the speech language pathologist will conduct standardized tests and scales, and look for milestones in speech and language development. |
i had a lumbar diskogram my 4and 5 disk was tested and began to have a lot of pain in that area going to the right leg the disk showed signigicant loss of disk height. positive annular fissure on lateral imaging but the protusion was contained and there was no extravasation of dye in the epiduraltm space 5-s1 was tested disk revealed sleight loss in height but in the 4and 5 there was a lot of pain and they retested the l5and s1 and it began to show pain also but not as bad as 4and 5 what do you think will i have to have surgery? | Hello, Your Imaging report is not too bad. It looks that you may be improved by conservative means. You should do following to have relief |
During the night when I got up I noticed my balance was off and I was light headed. When I woke this morning it was worse. If I tipped forward I also became nauseous. I made it to the sofa where I threw up salvia. I never throw up so this is really weird. My left foot has been hurting for a few month and is swollen today even though I have it elevated. I do have circulation issues and have put on my compression sock to help with this. I don t know if this has anything to do with the balance and light headed feelings? | Hi, I have read your query. The dizziness could be due to low blood pressure or inner ear problem. I suggest you to get his blood pressure checked once along with the pulse rate and other vitals. It can be attributed to low water or food intake causing water and electrolyte imbalance, and subsequently the dizzy feeling. Please give him fresh fruit juices to Chat Doctor. He should be fine soon. Take care! |
i was diagnosed with crohns disease feb 2010. i have had a right hemi collectomy. i have today been to doctors with lisons in my mouth and they think it is lichen planus but need abiopsy to confirm. just wondered what lichen planus is and will i be asleep when biopsy done. many thanks | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor Lichen plans (LP) has an autoimmune etiology. It presents as itchy, polygonal, violates or purple colored, flat lesions. Itching is a prominent feature in lichen plans. Sites commonly affected are wrists, abdomen (flanks), shins, flexor arms. The disease may be localized or generalized. Oral mucosa as well as nail involvement may also be seen in LP. Oral lesions may cause eating and swallowing difficult. The diagnosis of LP is mostly clinical however a skin biopsy may be ordered to confirm the clinical diagnosis. Skin biopsy in LP is performed under local anesthesia. You would be awake but you won't feel the pain. Topical treatment of lichen plans is with prescription topical super potent steroids e, g clobetasol propionate cream OR Clobetasol propionate cream. These alone are sufficient for limited disease. In addition to topical steroids, oral steroids and HY Chat Doctor. Lichen Plans has a good prognosis, the lesions ultimately subside, but there may be a few recurrences before it finally subsides. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may persist for months of years after LP have resolved. Regards |
Whether Ring worm infestation in liver is possible & it may cause Jaundice? I AM SUFFERING FROM SEVERE JAUNDICE AFTER SOME DAYS AND NO Hepatitis VIRUS WERE FOUND FROM MY BLOOD BUT THE LIVER SWELLED IN SOME PLACES. IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF INFESTATION OF RING WORM IN LIVER IN THIS WAY ?Actually I WAS SUFFERING FROM RING WARM INFESTATION AND ON APPLICATION OF EXTERNAL MEDICINAL CREAM ONE BOIL APPEARED UNDER THE SKIN AND SUBSEQUENTLY BURST WITH PUS AFTER SOME DAYS. IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF MIXING THE WORM OR ITS EGGS IN TO BLOOD STREAM ? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Ring worm infection is purely a skin problem. The pathogens causing this infection cannot and do not survive or thrive in the liver. Therefore, there cannot be any ring worm infection of the liver. The treatment of this is local as well as systemic treatment accompanied by good personal hygiene. As there has been secondary skin infection you may require Chat Doctor. Regards |
I am 63 years old obese woman with history of asthma and chronic bronchitis. Yesterday I started coughing which by late last night developed a deep sound. My neck feels tight when I cough and my head. Face.ears,and throats hurts when I cough. Will taking nebulizer with solution that expired nov 16 hurt or help me. I already have a call in to my doctor for my symptoms and for solution and new nebulized. | If u didn't open the solution bottle, and it is sealed then u can take it in emergency. It sounds though you're suffering from acute bronchitis and need nebulization immediately. Since you're obese u need to sleep with your head raised at a higher level so that your respiratory tract pathway is clear and u can breathe pastry to take early morning walks regularly and take high protein foods like egg whites or lean meats and chicken without skin and moderate amounts of carbs. This will directly stimulate your immune system and decrease recurrent attacks of bronchitis. Avoid all heavy and fat foods. |
Hello , two weeks ago I fell and hurt my ribs. For about 6 days I was in great pain. I iced the rib and that seemed to help. I get the sence that it will take a couple more weeks to heal. However for the past couple days I have been feeling numbness on my big toe! Is that normal? | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular and musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As the mechanism of injury was a fall, where you have hurt your ribs, it will be just a hairline fracture for which x-ray can help. For this performing costal breathing exercises should help and improve the strength in the muscles. You can learn the exercises from net or a physical therapist. Now, you have numbness in the big toe, I suspect that due to the fall there might be some small strain on the spinal region in the lower back, which is leading to such symptoms. If an MRI is taken of the lumbar spine, the soft tissues can be seen and any injury present can be detected. Undergoing a simple physical therapy exercises for the core, spine, lower limbs strengthening should help you for more. In my clinical practice I see cases with numbness in the big toe, and along with MRI and Physical therapy recommendation they respond well. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
my husband is having pain in both leg, knee. calf muscle and sole of foot. ..and it s started since 4 year and was only in sole before 4 year. ..and pain aggravating while walking for long. prolonged .standing..and sometimes having back pain also ...what will be the diagnosis and treatment? | Hi, We need to know if he has swelling of the knee or the leg. Since it started in the soles of the feet he probably has inflammation of the fascia of the sole which is a thick ligament on the under surface of the foot. Also rule out foot deformities. Is he a diabetic then and his serum uric acid increased if so these need to be ad Chat Doctor? This foot conditions can lead to pains along the calf and leg. Does he have altered sensation on the foot and does the back pain radiated down the leg if so will need a back X-rays and may be an MRI? |
I had a complete hysterectomy a year ago and have suffered terribly from hot flashes and night sweats causing me to get little sleep. I amu unable to take any hormones because of a history of breast cancer. (My mother and sister both had an aggressive cancer at my age) I am so wasted and fatigued every day. Is there any hope? Also, my neck seems to have dark patches on it. Is this hormone related? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really understand your problem deeply, and sorry for that, your symptoms does not indicate anything dangerous even if its hormone related and would go away soon its kind of phase comes and go which rarely needs hormone therapy, even if you can not take this therapy it does not matter, you can still be alright, think positively, well maintained you HY Chat Doctor. 5 mg at bedtime every ting will be okay, cheer up have good day. |
My wife had a pain in right lower quadrant from past 10-15 dasy. Doc prescibed for 3 D ultrasound. Two findings came out one HEPATOMEGALY and ACUTE APPENDICITIS. Four days back appendix was removed. But her liver measures is 189mm which is worry for me. Kindly prescribe what to do. | Hello friend, Your query makes me feel that you would have removed your wives also if it was possible just as you removed her appendix. Behind every symptom, whether it is pain or swelling, there is some language of nature that warns you that something is wrong with her. If a burglars alarm is ringing, it means a thief has gone into your house, and you have to find him out to rescue your valuable properties. Instead of finding out the thief, if you destroy the alarm because it is a nuisance for you, how can you qualify your action? Now you have removed the appendix because it was giving her pain. You are asking what to do next. What I mean is not the diagnosis of the disease, but the diagnosis of the patient is more important. What is her genetics? What is her constitution? What is her life situations? What excited her to become sick 2 weeks back? As a Homeopath, my approach in your wives condition will be like this |
hi,my husband was prescribed by his doctor a clomiphene citrate for his low sperm and motility problem and since there are several generic names for this, is clostil also applicable for my husband to use?or is it for female ovulation only?thanks and appreciate for your soon reply.. | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Yes there are studies that camphene citrate helps with sperm count and quality, and we use this if there is no correctable causes of low sperm count like varicocele and testicular atrophy and hormonal evaluation is normal also. Any brand will do as long as the active ingredient is there. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at |
me and my girlfriend didnt have sex but we rubbed genitals. She hasnt got her period since and it has almost been 2 weeks. her period was already late buy couple days before we did this. She claims her breasts have gotten bigger to. SHould i be worried? | HI, I understand your concern. Sex activity without penetration & deposition of semen in vagina. Can not cause pregnancy. IN such condition she might - - be pregnant due to other sexual activity before the one mentioned in this query, - she is using hormonal contraceptive. Which had the side effects of irregular periods/ sore breasts. - She must be suffering from hormonal imbalance giving her the symptoms. In case of trouble . Pregnancy test & chromosomal analysis can help you. Thanks. |
Hi, I can understand your concern. Taking an emergency contraceptive pill is the right decision you have taken. However, these pills act by changing the hormonal levels in the body that are responsible for the menstrual cycles. They sometimes change the cycle. So finding some vaginal spotting or bleeding on the next day of taking the pill is a routine side effect of the pill. There is nothing to worry about. Your partner can expect normal menstrual cycles from next month. If she does not get menstruation, she should take a pregnancy test and visit a gynecologist. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Let us know if you have any further query. Best, | |
Hi Dr,i have to take fertab 50 for the first time soon,before doing an insemination,i already have one kid ,6 years old.Is there possibilities of twins with fertab 50 from the first treatment?i am 33 years old,168cms and 59 kgs,first pregnancy was so easy but this time it is not.all medical exams were good,but no pregnancy yet so my doc suggested fertab 50 coz maybe the ovulation is weak and simple insemination coz the spermes may are not living too much in the matural way,thank you for your kind answer. | Hi, I think you can have twins, but it is rare. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Will be done the next day. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
hello doctor, my mom is 56 yrs old, 2 months back she ws suffering 4rm jaundice n the doctor prescribed udiliv 300, jaundice ws cured but after few days my started developing rashes , n its not disappearing at any cost, we ve consulted 5 doctors so far,nobody could help us, n it gets even more intense at night, please helpjaundice is cured i need advise for the rashes that has developed | Hello! Thank you for the query. Jaundice is not a disease but the symptom. To make it disappear the cause needs to be removed. So it is advisable to have some diagnostics and find the cause of jaundice. Ad\u00edlio or any other medicine won't help without knowing what is causing it. Jaundice can be caused by many diseases like bile ducts blockage by stones, liver cirrhosis, liver viral infection, blood disorders with hemolysis, pancreas cancer, liver cancer and many more. So it is advisable to have abdominal ultrasound, liver tests (AST, ALT,GTP), pancreas enzymes (amylase), HCV and HBV antibodies, urinalysis. Abdominal CT might be necessary if no finding in ultrasound. Hope this will help. Regards. |
hii menstrated on the 4th of may nd bleeding was heavy in d first day nd became light which is not normal cause i usually have heavy flow it ended on the 8th instead of 9th causes i use five days i had sex before my menses nd after my menses seven days later i vomitted at around 2pm everytin i ate d next day i saw spoting blood mixed wit mucos also the next day i wanted to ask could i be pregnant cause ve been trying to be pregnant | Hello, Thank you for your query. It is possible to be pregnant if you had intercourse during your fertile period (ovulation day and 3\u00a0days prior to that). This is usually in the middle third of your cycle. The spotting, vomiting don't seem related to pregnancy. It could be an isolated incident. A sure sign of a possible pregnancy is a missed period and positive pregnancy test after you have missed your period. Please take a home pregnancy test to check, once you have missed your period. If negative, I recommend |
im pregnant and i want to know how likely it is that the guy i think is the dad, is the dad. the first day of my last period was october5 and i had unprotected sex with the guy i dont think is the father then i had sex everyday with who i think is the father starting the 13th of october to the 20th. whos most likely the dad | Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. If you have regular cycles, then day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of the cycle. In your case it comes between 14th to 23rd. So the guy with whom you had sex between this period is most likely to be the father of the baby. You can opt for DNA paternity test if you want, after the baby is born. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Chat Doctor. |
I m having suicidle thoughts all the time,keep having really bad mood swings, crying 24/7 not wanting to go to school. Loosing intrest in the things I enjoy, Stopped eating due to thinking im fat doing things to wreck my body like cut my self.Cut my hair off.. shave my eye brows off. I listen to music that makes me cry, i cant do anything I enjoy anymore, I cant look at myself in the mirror without nearly crying all the time, never orginised never sure what to do with myself, nobodys here to speak to me when I need it, cry that much I keep shaking, cant sleep properly, keep halusilating, strong head aches, periods keep coming late, locking myself away in my room. Looking up loads of stuff on the internet, writting suicidle notes and theres so much more i could tell you im crying right now typing this too you, failing in my school life,not being able to think. My life is hell and I was wondering if you could help me? As I cant seem to talk to anyone about this and I cant go to the doctors with out my mum being there, im 13 years old and live in the uk get bullied quite alot, my mum also suffers from deperssion which is why i find it hard to tell her things with out her getting really bad. I have no one to talk to teachers at school hate me I have anger issues not seen my dad since i was five i hate him he tried killing me and my mum latley ive tried things like weed, smoking and drinking im getting really bad and cant contolle my actions anymore.. and was wondering does it seem like I have Bipolar or bad depression or anything too you? and do I need to speak to someone about this? PLEASE ANSWER THIS?! | HI megantriggertiny. THANKS FOR YOUR QUESTION. YOUR SYMPTOMS SUGGEST YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION LIKE LOW MOOD, FATIGUABILITY, LOSS OF INTEREST IN ALL ACTIVITY AND SUICIDAL THOUGHT AND AS YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF DEPRESSION (IN YOUR MOTHER) SO YOU ARE MORE PRONE TO DEVELOP DEPRESSION AND A EARLY AGE LIKE YOU IN JUST 13 YEARS AND IN YOUR CASES PROGNOSIS ALSO NOT GOOD IF YOU DONOR START TREATMENT. DO YOU HAVE EVER FEEL VERY TALKATIVE, INCREASE ENERGY, INCREASE APPETITE, FEELING Perfect IF SO THEN YOU HAVE ALSO INTERMEDIATE MANIC/HYPOMANIC SYMPTOMS SO YOU QUALIFY FOR A BIPOLAR DISORDER? THIRD THAT I AM THINKING IN YOUR CASES THIS RECURRENT SUICIDAL THOUGHT MAY BE A OBSESSION I MEAN YOU HAVE COMORBID OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER TOO AND PROBABLY HAVE SOME PERSONALITY PROBLEM. SO THERE ARE A LOT OF ISSUE IN YOUR QUESTION.SO PLEASE GO TO A PSYCHIATRIST URGENTLY, DISCUSS EVERYTHING YOU MAY NEED A DIAGNOSTIC PSYCHOMETRIC AND PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT THEN BASED ON ALL REPORTS PSYCHIATRIST WILL PRESCRIBE Chat Doctor. THANK YOU |
My 3 month old son has had a rash for more than 1 week. I am proactive with keep n his diapers changed applying cream Perth him air out n it doesn t go away. It looks like it s going to improve then gets redder again. Red ring around his anus especially. His stools are muccussy n runny. Only feedback him formula | Hi. This is common in formula fed infants. I suggest you to keep him off diaper in morning times and put him on diaper only in nights. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. Regards - |
I am 72 , with early stage Prostate Cancer. Gleason 6, 2.5 psa with one cancer detected in 12 biopsies of 10% located in lower area of prostate near apex. Knowing that most migration of cancer cells occur at the apex should I take the \"watch and wait approach or do Breachytherapy and be done with the problem? Or should I do DNA testing to determine aggressiveness before deciding?Thank you. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorFirst thing is to confirm the final diagnosis and the stage of the disease, after this the best way is resection if possible, if surgical intervention is not possible then chemotherapy would be best, try avoiding Radiotherapy, looking to your age, you may not be able to tolerate this again, looking to your age and the early detection of disease the prognosis would be great, take care have good days. |
Hi, I m more than 5 weeks pregnant...i have a minor symptoms like 1) Burning in the upper portion of stomach exactly in the center...below where ur breasts end....Apart from this symptom I think 2) I have loss of taste....not because of my stomach but my mouth does not want food....is is normal...i have no cravings at all....no nausea or vomting...just the two symptoms i mentioned above... | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the pain above the stomach might be due to gastritis. Take bland and healthy nutritional food. Avoid spicy and oily diet. Take meal three times and 2 snacks per day. Take fluids up to 3 liters per day and fruit juice daily. Not perceiving the taste and not feeling to eat are also complained by a few people in pregnancy. But inspire of that you need to take the required quantity of food daily. The symptoms of pregnancy like nausea, vomiting,increased urination, sore breasts start around 6 weeks of pregnancy. As you are 5 weeks you might feel them in near future.Don't worry. Symptoms are not always the index of well-being of pregnancy. Take healthy nutritional diet. Avoid.physical strain and intercourse. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH WPW, HERE ARE MY SYMPTOMS THAT I HAVE BEEN HAVING | Howell come to ChatDoctorI had gone through the history given here, let me inform you that WPW is the congenital type of disease and the symptoms varies according to age the most common symptoms is tachycardia, breathing difficulty, palpitation, chest pain. The condition can be managed in many ways right from the ablation to anti-arrhythmic Chat Doctor. In early years of life condition may not be manifested but as patient becomes older cardiac symptoms start manifesting, regular follow up and proper management is important for better life and normal expectancy, hope this information helps. |
My son aged 20 yrs had an attack of para--- psychosis( Hllucination/Fear/ Anxiety etc) few days back and are now being treated with sizodon-3mg/day besides trioptal-600 twice a day,topomac-50 twice a day since he has eppilepsy problem also, besides budate-200 -2 puff twice a day due to bronchiatasis problem ( last two problem persists from age 7 months). Please guide me what should be minimum medicine that should replace above? A K Das, Kolkata INDIA | Hello thanks for asking from ChatDoctorHe is on Risperidone (soon) 3 mg, Oxcarbamazepine (tripodal) 1200, Topiramate 100 per day. The medicines Oxcarbamazepine and Topiramate are good anticonvulsant Chat Doctor. The psychosis symptoms like hallucinations, fear, anxiety will be controlled by Risperidone. As per my opinion he is on right medicines if there is no recurrence of seizures. Other medicines like Sodium Valproate can be used in control of seizures, but there is no need to change the medicines. Risperidone is an antipsychotic |
sir i am suffering from a problem of bad breath and smell for past four years,i have consult for a dentist also he told every thing is normal,then whai is the cause for it?my friend told that due 2 the kidney failure it comes is it true? | Dear Patient, sure, this is called uremic breath. This is due by the elimination of some volatile molecules containing above with the breath. This happens when serum academia starts to be high. To be sure about this, please do blood tests searching for serum academia. If it is high, you can reduce these symptoms with a low protein diet with or without the supplement of protein food. I suggest discussing this problem with your nephrologist. Maybe your kidney function is getting worse. Take care. |
hi my baby is 8 days old and he has Serum Indirect Belirubin = 185 Serum Total Bilirubin = 197 He born prematurely (early) with 3 kg weight Moreover, he remains very tired and sleeps almost for 22 hours a day and hasn t pooped for last 5 days ... what should I do? | Hi, Welcome to the ChatDoctorSince raised indirect bilirubin level is almost because of some pathological cause, it could be liver disease, obstruction in lower intestine, cystic fibrosis TCAS he has raised indirect bilirubin level and constipation both, first he has to be ruled out for cystic fibrosis and bile duct obstruction and congenital biliary tree sclerosis. My opinion would be got some routine blood tests done, and ultrasonography and x-ray of abdomen done to rule out any intestinal obstruction and discuss further with general surgeon. Chat Doctor. |
i am never late for my period and i am 2 wks late i am getting over a kidney infection which ive never had trouble with that before and i have an iu. cA paragaurd in im concerned that i might be pregnant but i have had 2 negative pregnancy tests but my breats are sore i have some bloating and have been a little sick to my stomach on and off i was supposed to start jan 31 for my jan. period and as of today still no period. i didnt know if my kidney infection could be causen a false negative on the test or what my urine test the dr did on feb 1 when i found out i had a kidney infection should i had a blood count of 250 and lekocysts of 500 so idk whts going on i have to go the 18th of this month for a kidney ultrasound Can you give me some insight? | Hi, Any infection may cause delay in periods or pre-pone them as this leads to hormonal imbalance in the body. Since you are anyway going for a renal scan, get a trans-vaginal sonogram also to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. If the pregnancy is confirmed, you may decide whether to continue depending on the severity of your renal infection and the treatment needed, after consulting your gynecologist. Take care. |
Hi I have been experiencing weird fevers lately. I started to notice them last week and have since noticed that they are only coming on at night. Usually around the same time of night. Everything feels like it is burning and sometimes I have a headache. What could be going on? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring fever at night with headache which seems to be due to bacterial or viral infection. It could be due to upper respiratory tract infection as well. I would suggest you to visit general physician once and go for thorough examination of blood count along with throat swab test and get it diagnosed and start treatment accordingly. You should get sinus x-ray and a sinus discharge culture done to exclude possible sinus infection. Take steam inhalation. Avoid cold liquids. You should do tepid sponging. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
my lower left side/back/abdominals are extremely sore and it hurts to sit, walk, bend over and the pain increases immensly when I breathe deeply. I am menstrating but I have never hurt like this before and the pain is not in that area. no medical history19 yrs oldfemaleabout 5 foot 4 | HI. This can be a muscular pain due to spasm and would have been there due to a local problem. You might have some stretching unknowingly. The respiration involves these muscles indirectly, so there is pain at breathing also. It would be wise to get this clinically checked by a Doctor to confirm what I think and to rule out any other problem. Young people like you rarely get this Are there any other symptoms ? |
I m 20 days smoke free, and for the past 3 days I started experiencing chest tightness, mild difficuly breathing, dizziness, and intermittent skipping heart beats. I also have Type 1 diabetes and have had it for 20 years. I have experinece with anxiety and this is completley different. I saw a walk in clinic dr., and he said it is probably anxiety. I advised him this is very different. Ia m wondering if I should seek ER care | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... According to history here first cardiac cause has to be ruled out by following investigation.....1. Blood pressure monitoring 2.EKG 3. Echo (if needed)According to cause treatment given ... After ruling out cardiac cause, investigate for resp cause by digital chest x-ray and spirometry ..... If no significant cardiac and resp cause present than yes these type of symptoms can occur by anxiety induce panic attack... Hope your concern solved. Advise |
hello, over the last few months lumps keep appearing then disappearing in my armpits and breasts, i also keep getting flu like symptoms and bouts of dizzyness, i feel tired most of the time but it takes hours to get to sleep most nights, was just wondering if you had any advice? | Hi. If the lumps are coming and going over months in the breasts and armpits, this is suggestive of fibroadenomas a benign condition not to bother about except the pains and flu like symptoms you get. These are hormone dependent, so they increase and decrease according to the changing hormonal levels as a routine normal change. Yet better to show this to the Surgeon during the attachment and get a confirmed diagnosis. These certainly may not be cancers as they never regress. |
Im 18 145lbs and have been getting chest pains (heartburn?) that last about 6 hours about twice a week and i havent had my period in 3 months? reasons? I have always had irregular periods but my Dr said it was from sports, i dont play sports any more. | Hey, First of there is no relation between periods and heartburn. Heartburn due to gastritis in most of the cases. Junk and spicy food may lead to same. Avoid this kind of food. Avoid overeating. Have any proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole once or twice a day for few days. That will combat your heart burn. Regarding periods its quite common to have irregular periods. You can have advice by Obstetrician and gynecologist for same. Most of the cases its sports related and next is might be Polycystic ovarian disease. |
Hello, a couple days ago I suffered a blunt trauma injury to the groin area while mountain biking. Ever since, I have had a sharp/burning pain in my groin area whenever I sit up from a lying position, as if a hot wire is being pressed into my skin. I do not suspect the injured structure to be the groin tendon itself, as I have no pain when walking, jumping, etc. The pain is only present when I sit up or raise my legs from a lying position. What might the source of this pain be? Will it heal on its own, or will medical intervention be necessary? Thanks. | Hi, Thanks for your query. After injury to the groin area while mountain biking, appearance of sharp pain, swelling, tenderness, etc. are all indicative of hematoma formation either due to a soft tissue injury or due to a hairline fracture. For diagnosis, it is important to get an x-ray and an MRI scan of the area done. X-rays are very sensitive for picking up any fracture and MRI is one of the best tests for ruling out and identifying soft tissue injuries in the area of fall. I recommend you to consult an Orthopedic for proper examination and required investigations. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
I am a 60 yr old woman and I have had a chronic cough that makes me feel lightheaded like I m going to pass out every time I cough for 6 - 7 months day and night. The coughing comes on suddenly, almost a spasm. I have other health issues | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. Your age, co-existing diseases like hypertension, diabetes, your symptoms all favor bronchitis. So we need to rule out this first. For this PFT is must. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT. Yuma require an antihistamine and inhaled bronchodilators. |
My lower back has had a small bump on it for a couple years now. It does hurt and you cant even see the bump. Its more of a hard spot under the skin. However if I squeeze it a somewhat hard white matter comes out and it smells terrible. What is the problem?? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Hard lump at low back with white discharge - possible cause could be infective etiology, hair follicle infection with pus collection within.2. In this case what you have to do is not to press the lesion / bump, do not scratch. Maintain local hygiene. 3.Try to clean the area with antiseptic liquid.4. Ideally a course of antibiotic treatment will help to heal the process.5. If not healing after all - a small incision and Chat Doctor. 6.Don't forget - do not interfere the area - it will delay healing process. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Recently my doctor tested me for Epstein Barr and I was reactive and levels of 8.1, .60 and 8.1, and my white cell count is 1.78 and my spleen is 100% oversize. What is up with me? Doctor wants to start me on combo shots of B-12 and Lysine (not sure if it is L or D), do you have any ideas? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Enlarge spleen is called as splenomegaly, and it is almost always secondary to other disorders. The most common causes are Myeloproliferative disorders, Lymphoproliferative disorders, Storage diseases, Connective tissue disorder sand infectious diseases (e.g., malaria, Kalamazoo). If splenomegaly is massive the cause is usually CLL, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, CML, polycythemia Vera, myelofibrosis and infectious mononucleosis. There is no specific treatment for infectious mononucleosis. People with this disease will be as active as they want. However, because of the risk of rupturing the spleen, heavy lifting and contact sports should be avoided for 1 month, even if the spleen is not noticeably enlarged. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen can relieve fever and pain. Some complications, such as severe swelling of the airways, may be treated with corticosteroids. Currently, available antiviral Chat Doctor. Thank you. |
hi had indigestion fo years and was taking losec but after a realy bad chest infection and severe coughing, istarted with heartburn and ache that goes through to back on left side and a feeling of something moving like when your pregnant but this only happens when i sit down doc gave me lansaprole but dont seem to be helping thanks | Severe indigestion that leads to lung problems can be serious. There are more advanced treatment options for bad indigestion and reflux that include surgical procedures. You can talk to your gastroenterologist about these options. In the meantime, I would recommend that you sleep with a wedge pillow, with your torso angled up at your hips to help prevent acid from regurgitating into your airways and lungs, which can cause several major problems. If you don't have a wedge pillow, you can use something to elevate the head of the bed (like bricks under 2 corners of the bed). |
I occasionally have an itching sensation on my teeth after I eat. I have not been able to determine exactly which foods cause it however, it tends to happen more with seafood. I have eliminated different ones but have not been able to have it happen on a consistent basis. What might be the cause? | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, you have itching problem after taking food it is due to periodontal problem don't worry you do is Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day One Capsule vitamin B complex once daily for one week Application on gum ointment Gum paint twice daily for one week. Consult dentist and go for Scaling and root planning. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. |
My son stepped in a hole and fell. The back of his leg behind his knee is bruised but motely looking and it s also bruised on his back thigh. The front of his leg along his shin is red and the remainder of his leg is turning yellow. His leg feels hot but I can feel a good pulse around his ankle - he has not gone to the doctor but was wondering If he should - he doesn t have a job right now | No need to worry if it doesn't aggravate. If bruises remain unattended, may convert to infection too. If the pain is tolerable, do not take analgesic/ anti-inflammatory. As we do commonly in India by making use of pure herbs for mild infections, traumas and bruises etc. and most of the time people do not feel the need for further treatment by Chat Doctor. Little turmeric powder in hot milk or hot water may be |
Hi sir, actually my dad has hapititis B positive and 2 years has happened since he is facing this problem and now he is continously facing problems like discontinous fever , bp problem and he is also taking homeopatChatDoctoredicines related to this problem.so will u please tell me that is this a serious problem and right now what did i do....... | **1. Previous history of hepatitis B and now facing problems |
Ive noticed a small tender lump on the outside of my wrist close to my bone on the outer ulna area? Ive had serious carpal tunnel since a cesarean section procedure in 2011 when I had my son. Ive had a history of graves disease that was said to have pooped out when I found I was pregnant then. Its been 3 years since any symptoms of my thyroid acting up. Anyways, whats scaring me is about 2 weeks ago I was in agony for serious lower abdominal pain that.radiated around my hip into lower back. Ct scan showed ovarian cyst about 4cm. But they weren t sure if it was my bladder sling or my ovary and was followed by an ultrasound. I was given antibiotics and muscle relaxers as.well as pain meds as my muscles around the area was spasming alot. Could there be any connection? Or is this just my carpal tunnel again? Its the size of a large grape, and just under the skin. It does move a little if I mess with it, then it starts to be painfull, otherwise I dont notice it unless it touches something. Please help! | Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump in mentioned location is usually a ganglion cyst. Due to tendon small rupture a kind of hernia between the joint and the soft tissues appears. It is filled with clear fluid. Can be painful. Can grow day by day. I suggest you to consult general surgeon. The cyst can be removed. In case of any doubts, soft tissues' ultrasound can be done. Hope this will help. Regards. |
respected sirfor the past five year i suffering from psychology depression problem i check with psychology Dr. he advise me to take Seroxat Tablet 2 years before. still i facing problem can i continue the tablet. (My Problem I Could not able to speek in Meeting I Am Feeling More Afraid ) | Hi dear, you have on treatment and though you have such problem than either stop treatment and change it or increased the dose of molecule nut for that you should consult your treating psychiatrist. For your illness there are many medications like SSRI (selective serotonin re up take inhibitor), SARI (serotonin and nor epinephrine re up take inhibitor), NASA (serotonin and nor epinephrine antagonist) etc.so discuss with your treating doctor. Also psychotherapy works best with medication. Thank you |
I have a numb area under my ribs since I had a baby two years ago. Then I had my gallbladder out and it got worse . If anything touches that area it drives me crazy, cant even wear a bra sometimes. If I push on it, or feels better. Feels like my abdomen is always full unless I push on that spot | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. During the surgery we usually cut some nerves in abdominal wall and this may lead to numbness and pain occasionally. However, it should be better after several months post surgery. If not, you should do Tess to rule out some other disorders such as neuropathy or intra-abdominal issues. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor. |
hi please help. My son is 21 years old and suffers from anxiety and depression. However, in the last couple of days, he started having strange paranoia saying that we are (my husband and I) undercover cops out to get him. He has not been able to sleep and keeps staring out the window with binoculars saying that the neighbors are also after him. He is scaring me and my daughter and we don t know what to do. He is refusing medical help, but we can t keep him home because we are afraid he may hurt us. What can I do? | Thanks for putting up your query on Chat Doctor. Your son seems to be suffering from psychosis as he is getting suspicious about neighbors and his family without any reason. You should visit local psychiatrist and get him admitted where he will get required medications. There is also option of colorless and odorless medication available which can be mixed with food if patient is not ready to take medications. |
My relative who is 24 years of age has dengue fever, his platelet count has dropped to 0000 and also has diabetes. His grandparents have diabetes, parents do not have. what diet do you recommend for this scenario.His before food sugar level is 140 and after food is 200. He has been undergoing treatment for the last 7 days and when he was admitted his platelet count was 0000. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Without knowing the exact value of platelets it is very difficult to evaluate any diagnosis. As I have seen so many cases where platelets fall below 8000 and there were no any complaint. This type of cases known as thrombocytopenia and cause may be else. 2nd point is diet of diabetes, so mention the type of diabetes, H B A 1 C value, condition of pancreas. As you mentioned that his blood sugar level is 200 mg /DL after food, 140 mg/ DL before food. This sugar level is not so high, so in my opinion only diet plan can cure this patient. Virology test prove whether patient have dengue or not. Consult a physician and get his opinion and treatment. Good luck. |
How can one get rid of lipoma-benign fatty tumors? I have about 20-25 on each arm. Might be caused by a liver that doesnt break down fat.They are hereditary. The ones my father had removed grew back, so that is not an option for me. What can you suggest? | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have multiple lipomas around 20- 25 on each arm which is a pure benign condition and need not worry much about it. A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that's most often situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. A lipoma is NT cancer and usually is harmless. Treatment generally is not necessary, but if the lipoma bothers you, is painful or is growing, you may want to have it removed. You most likely have the diagnosis of familial lipomatous as you said your father had the same. Treatment can include simple excision, endoscopic removal, or liposuction if large. Liposuction, whether laser Liposuction or traditional will leave some lipoma cells behind which over time will probably recur though it may take years. So consult surgeon for proper examination and treatment. Applying Apple Cider Vinegar and turmeric powder will help in reducing the size of lipoma. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, |
Hi, my son is 7 and keeps getting nasal polyps in his left nostral he has had two operations to remove in the space of a year but they keep coming back. He has had cystic fybrosis tests which were negative and has had allergy tests which were all ok too? What could be causing this? | Thanks for following up. You should understand, that nasal polyps grow only in inflamed tissue of the nasal mucosa. The mucosa is wet. During an infection or allergic reaction, the nasal mucosa becomes loose, swollen and red, and produce fluid that Chat Doctor. With continued irritation, this mucosa may form a polyp. Although some people can develop polyps with no previous nasal problems, because they have hereditary tendency for develop polyps. Often there is a trigger for developing polyps. These triggers include |
Hi my dad is 84 years old Last year in april he got diagnosed with prostate cancer . Since then it became metastatic and went to his bones right thru from the top of the neck to the hips. He is in hospital now with and infection they cant find They are not saying his cancer has not spread to organs or anywhere else and keep doing blood tests. His alp level is over 4000 could this be making him sick I feel this is the end or am I panicking for nothing | Usually the prostate cancer patients will have long survival even with bone Mets comparing to other cancers. The tumor burden in the body will be known by Serum PSA levels. Giving radiation to whole bones may cause decreasing of his blood cells, due to bone marrow exposure, this will in turn causes infections. The crucial point at this juncture is how can we control his infections. The age and situation you mentioned is causing alarm but in the cancer patients, anything can happen at any time. We should be positive always. |
My SGOT level is 60.4, SGPT 73.8 and GGT 113.4I was drinking wine 12hour before the test and I usually drink 3-5 bottles of beer.My question is how much is the above level serious?Does beer contribute much on this figure?For your information ALP, bilirubin direct, bilirubin total, albumin, total protein and albumin levels are in the reference value | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. Let me first give you all the normal values for the parameters you have mentioned.-GOT |
I have had a type of rash since april that comes and goes daily. This is in the form of red bumps that become very itchy and stay for a short period of time and then go away. I have been to see the doctor two times and still no diagnosis. This rash stays on the tops of my hands and wrist with some red bumps that go up the inside of my arm but do not itch. I am at a loss for what it could be. Cortizone cream does not help the itching. | Hello, According to me, you are most probably suffering from a condition called urticaria (hives). The main aim of treatment is to find the cause and to avoid it. Antihistamine tablets and calamine lotion are adjuvant treatment options. So, I advise you to consult your Dermatologist to help you in finding the actual cause for the rash. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Liver cirrhosis patient since 2008 under medication and now the parameter of liver is ok. However, parameter of kidney is very abnormal. my BUN is 152mg/dl and creatinine is 6.28 mg/dl. My nephrologist is pressing for dialysis procedure. But I want to avoid the same. Kindly intimate if any medicine available to correct the parameter | HiT hanks for the query. BUN of 152 and creatinine of 6.2 indicate a severe degree of renal failure. At this point the consultant nephrologist is the best person to decide about dialysis and from the above labs it appears to be the preferred choice at this moment. You need to speak to your doctor, and he can review your other lab parameters. These can help us determine if the dialysis is going to be temporary or permanent. Also, he can look for any reversible cause which might be treated with medicines. Hope this helps Good luck. |
Hi iam male 19 and I sit for at least 10 hours a day and I ve acuired a lump the size of a quarter in the vein on the top of my hand and when I pressed on it move up my arm and then I got extremly light headed and almost passed out I had a paink attack with a relly fast heat rate. Also my legs twitch uncontrolbly I can t kick this cough but iam not sick I sit a lot so I was worried about throbosis or embolism. My arm throbs contaly I ve been take ibprophen but I can feel and see a lump move and cause insant dizziness upon travling up arm and then aniziety. I got some tendon repair 2 years ago ever since I ve had the lump its on the veins u put the iv in on the top of your hands its pth painful and iam worried about dieing what should I WWW.WWWW.WW | Hi, DearLeave the anxiety of the lump on vein to your doctors, and you would recover fast.-You have anxiety neurosis with your lump.-Tb Alzolam-with script from your family doctor would help you a lot.-For IV site lump-you just apply point. Thrombophobe and / Tb NSAID -if it is still painful, which is rare thing to happen to you.-So you check with your family doctor and get the above treats. Second opinion from Vascular Surgeon would solve your issues. A psychiatrist help would relieve you fast. Hope this would resolve your issues. Wishing you fast recovery from your complex problem. Wellcome to Chat Doctor for further query in this regard. |
I am having pains in my lower abdomen near to my ovaries on the left hand side. These come and go over time, but tonight they are very painful. The pain is a sharp pain that doesnt go away. Sometimes it is in my ribs as well. I am also frequently urinating. | Hello madam, thanks for writing to us, as per your above-mentioned symptoms the pain site can be a cause of concern. The reason for pain in that area could be either for some pathology in the ovary or in the kidney of left side. But this can only be confirmed after a USG of abdomen done, therefore I would request you to go for the above-mentioned investigation along with other regular investigations. Thank you and wish you good health |
Hello, Hello, I am 17 years old turning 18 in a month, and have for the past three years been experiencing a horrible state. I get tired so easily, I cry all the time at the simplest thing which is quite embrassing. I get headaches. I also used to be a person who was so outgoing and was top of my year, and lately I feel I have gotten progressively dumber. I don t remember things as easily, I have no motivation to study or in fact do anything. I have no friends anymore and get the feeling everone hates me- almost paranoid. I just want to sleep even if I have been sleeping for more than 9 hours. I can t understand how I ve changed so much. I have been the the doctor and he thinks its depression and because I am anemic thinks this is the issue to my constant tiredness, but I feel there is something more. Please help. I am desperate. | Hi dear. I understand your concern. Tiredness/weaknesses/headache/sleep problem all are indicative of depression. Low or sad mood with loss of interest in activities are the principal features of depression. So need to evaluate in detail and need to evaluate your mental status with thought processes. Depression can be treated with medicine like combination of SSRI and benzodiazepine. Choice among all depends upon symptoms and clinical presentation. Consult psychiatrist and get help. Early treatment will bring fast and early recovery. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Happy to help you further. Thank you. |
i am a 56 year old female and will undergo a gastric sleeve bypass in two days. i am in good health with no major problems other than my weight. i have a slight cough that started yesterday with no production of sputum. what will happen if there is chest congestion and i receive general anesthesia? | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. My opinion-IN the given situation, You seem to be having-GERD with acid reflux induced Cough from legal irritation. Possibility of Chest-Congestion with slight cough you have is very less than there is no sputum with it and as doctors have checked and cleared you for the Gastric Sleeve bypass-in 2 days. Dos Suggested-In case you happen to have chest congestion-your Surgery would be cancelled by anesthetist / surgical team, till its fixed and treated. X-ray chest after clinical lung check up by Physician would verify and would treat it, if it's there. Other causes of Cough with no sputum, needs to be verified and ruled out, before giving any treatment. Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-http |
My 5 year old granddaughter always vomits at any restaraunt with the sight of food for the smell of food or as soon as the food arrives to the table. This is very embarassing because as much as we try to make it to the ladies room, she leaves an embarassing trail behind. I know this is not normal, but what causes this. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The behavior from your daughter definitely requires Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT). She has developed obsessive compulsive behavior. You need to look back to understand the reason. There must be a definite cause. Understanding the cause the treating the behavior with desensitization therapy (part of CBT) should help. Consult a trained psychologist/psychotherapist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
hi my 7 months son has 1 to pus cells. macrophages + , and fat globules +, his reducing sugar is also positive in stool.He passes stool as he drinks milk though doctor has changes his milk and that is lactose free milk .He keeps crying also. please answer. | The stool report seems normal except for the presence of reducing substances which means malabsorption of substances like lactose. Changing over to lactose free milk should be fine. A few macrophages can normally be present in the stool. I would not worry if the pus cell count is not significant. Macrophages are scavenger cells of the body and help in cleaning up infective agents if they are present. |
Hello, I am a 21 year old male and have just noticed a dark bump (pea sized) located on the edge of my anus . I have had moderate to severe itching for the past couple of months. I also have been experiencing pain in that area while sitting for long periods of time or even after ejaculation . I have also had trouble using the bathroom ( frequent urination and not feeling as though I have completed my bowel movements). Prostate cancer runs in the family, so this is fairly worrisome. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. | Hello, Thanks for posting, From your description you are not having prostate cancer (your age also keeps you out of that possibility) and your symptoms do not mean you have prostate cancer. You need to get the lump examined by a doctor as I can not tell for sure what the bump is except I can see and examine it. You might be having an external hemorrhoid or an anal polyp. Furthermore, you also seem to have a urinary tract problem. Furthermore, you also need to get your urine examined for UTI. Hope this helps |
Hi. me and my gf had unprotected sex on 26th sep midnight I.e 27th early morning. Though i didnt ejaculated inside. Bt to be sure my gf took ipill in 26 or 27 hours approx. Now she expects her periods on 1st or 2nd of every month. She suffered from lower abdominal pain, cramps for first 3 days days after taking ipill. Then the pain was gone on 4th day. Now 5th day she is feeling same pain and cramps and vomiting. Is this normal? any chances of pregnancy? pls help. | Hello, Unprotected sex with pulled out method just few days prior to period date is very much safe. Additionally, she took I-pill within 26-27 hrs which gives more than 85% protection. Here, chance of pregnancy is extremely rare. Above clinical features are mostly due to side effects of I-pill or Premenstrual symptoms. However, period may be delayed for 1-2 weeks due to hormonal imbalance and stress. She has to wait for period.In the meantime, she would take balanced diet, Chat Doctor. |
Hi I am a 22 year old female who has pretty good health. I started the birth control sprintec yesterday and woke up this more feeling very nauseous then followed by fainting. I completely blacked out and hit my head pretty hard, is this a direct side effect of the pill? | Hi, This episode needs to be ruled out. These pills can be pro thrombotic which means blood clot can be formed in heart or brain causing such episodes. However, EKG and echo need to be done to look for any signs of cardiac syncope. Holder monitoring may also be needed if any suspected abnormalities of rhythm are suspected on work up. Brain imaging may not be needed now but if cardiac work up is unremarkable may be needed as well as carotid Doppler. Sugar levels and thyroid profile may be needed as well as electrolytes levels may be evaluated. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery. |
Hi, I am having discomfort under my right rib. Had gallbladder 4 yrs ago. I have had it for a few days and its getting worse. I have been drinking a lot of ginger. I have had family trauma and stress this week so I have not been eating much and no appeitite. | HelloDiscomfort under right rib cage may be due to many causes like liver, gall bladder, kidney problem etc. You may need clinical examination and investigations. Investigation includes routine hologram, random blood sugar, liver and renal function test, urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen. Ultrasound is very important, and it can exclude many reasons. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hi ive got 4 red lumps on inner thigh which surround a bruise, another lump above my knee at back and one on lower leg, since yesterday. The area feels like is burning rather than itching. Not sure what the cause it thinking it maybe an insect bite but ive been wearing trousers and im not allergic to bites. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. | Hello, Thanks for the query. It looks like insect bite, Another consideration can be recurrent furunculosis. Apply some antibiotic cream, oral antibiotics will also be a good choice.Don't worries its just a temporary condition, you will soon recover. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
i realize this is going to sound crazy. Im having pain in my lower back I think it the pelvic area. my husband and I had intercourse last sunday morning first time anally we were both had been drinking and I was kinda balled up facing away from him. I noticed when I wiped some blood. my question is I thought my backache came from the position because during I was thinking oh my backs going to hurt. then the next day I carried about a 60lb child about 500 feet. I was wondering if I should be concerned | Hello, I have studied your case. Anal sex can lead to tear of rectal mucosa which may lead to back pain. If bleeding persist then you need to consult doctor. Sex in odd position can give rise to back pain. Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain. You can do yoga exercises and focus on spine extension exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. Take care |
Please help I have had lower back pain for three days now it hurts when I have to get up or down n hurts in the middle n the sides of my hips I couldnt hold my bladder once n when I do make the toilet it seems to dribble I have been taking panadiene forte n have already gone through more than half the box and Im still in pain to nice | Hello, Welcome at Chat Doctor. I have read complete details of your question. It looks from your details that you may be having sacroiliac dysfunction. There is mild abnormality with joint at your joint in back. You may also have associated urinary tract infection. You should do following to have relief in this- -Do strict bed rest. -Avoid bending forward. -Do warm saline fomentation with help of a rubber bag over back. -Get a complete urine examination with culture & sensitivity of urine. -If possible take an antibiotic preparation on prescription of your doctor. Hope this all will help you. With best wishes. |
Hello Doctor.,I am J.RADHALAKSHMI., from Coimbatore, South India, I have been diagnosed for protein discharge in urine +++., since 2012 . Creatin is 0.8, BP and sugar normal. What is your suggestion for my medication to take care of my kidney without any further damage. | Hai, As protein in urine will be there in kidney related disease and other systemic abnormal conditions like (amyloidosis, systemic lupus erythematous).ruling out the cause for your protein in urine condition will be helpful in managing medication. Certain condition will need only diet alteration will resolve or control the condition by taking less protein foods. Thank you hope I answered your query |
I am on pain management for severe back injuries and back surgeries from being a nurse. approx 8 months ago I had typical blood work done that included lipid panel and everything was with in norm limits. I just recently had blook draw again and trig. were 315!! I also had extemely elevated inflammatory such as sed rate etc. This in combination have caused me to have very high cardiac enzymes. I am taking neurontin, percocet, and zanaflex which is presribed by dr. Is is possible that any of these medications can cause such elevated lipids? I have not changed my diet and if anything I have actually been eating healthier. I cant seem to lose any weight and have frequent swelling of my stomach. HELP!!! | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Triglycerides of 315 is very high. The medications Neurontin, percent and Zanaflex can all affect liver. Particularly percent can damage liver in high doses. This could be one of the cause of high triglycerides.2. More common cause would be increased bad fat intake in diet. Medications alone cannot be the cause. You need to get into a low fat, low carboy Chat Doctor. Include lots of fiber to reduce triglycerides levels. 3. Zanaflex can affect cardiac enzymes levels. Not to worry. Its only short term. Weight reduction is essential along with medications like vibrates to reduce triglycerides. Get on a diet along with moderate exercises to lose weight. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
i was on the depo injection for about 3 years but me and my partner now want to try for a family. the nurse told me i was clear of the injection as of 8th of december but my periods still havent come back although i ahve always been light can i get pregnant before they come back if not is there anything i can do to help it? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. It is true that theoretically you should have been clear of the injection within three months of discontinuation, however many women after being a Depo-Provera for a long time do not resume having ovulatory, regular, menstrual cycles until 6 to 9 months or even up to a year after discontinuation. Unfortunately, it is difficult to artificially induce ovulation in women who are coming off Depo-Provera. If you were not trying to become pregnant, your cycle could be regulated temporarily with birth control pills, but if you're actually trying to get pregnant the best thing you can do with this point is to just keep trying and wait and see. If you feel any symptoms of pregnancy, and you haven't gotten your period for a while, I would do pregnancy test just to make sure. There is always a possibility even if your periods are not regular that you do ovulate sometimes. So in summary, continue having unprotected sex every other to every three days and give it some more time. 80% of couples will conceive within one year, and if after a year of trying you and your partner are unsuccessful, it might be a good idea to see a fertility specialist for an evaluation. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question, and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, and good luck getting pregnant, |
Hi, may I answer your health queries? Please type your query here...sir we are trying to conceive from 2 years and now my wife has missed period abt 8 days(her period is regular normally),she feel back pain,a white milky(without smell) liquid small quantity from her vagina,change colour of her nipple but when we take pregnancy test in lab it is negative.kindly advice us we are in heavy amount of tention | Hi, If pregnancy test is negative, but periods are not coming, you can wait for one more week and repeat the test in case periods don't come. If you are trying for 2 years, now you should get yourself evaluated. Do some basic tests like semen analysis for yourself and thyroid profile and ultrasound for your wife. Maybe you will need some medicines to conceive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i had an ectopic pregnancy resolved by laparoscopic salpingectomy on the 16th march. we have been having unprotected sexual intercourse since 26th april. is it possible i could have another ectopic as tonight i am suffering from the same stabbing pains in my side and abdomen and aching in my back. it is just the same as before but is it possible to be pregnant again so soon and get symptoms so soon. i havent had a period since the ectopic. | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the chances of ectopic pregnancy might be less. The recurrence of ectopic in further pregnancy is 10-20%. The ectopic pregnancy usually presents with pain abdomen with or without spotting. The urine pregnancy test helps in diagnosing the condition. It is usually weakly positive in case of ectopic pregnancy. And ultrasound confirms the diagnosis. If the urine pregnancy test is negative and ultrasound is normal then there can not be ectopic. So relax and avoid stress. I would like you to consult a doctor and get the investigations done. Nothing to worry. If there is no pregnancy giving a gap of 4-6 months and planning for next pregnancy would be a good option. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
Went into the ER for symptoms of apendicidus, they did CT scan ruled out apendendidus, found a cyst on liver 5.8 cm and cyst on overaies. I followed u[ with primary care dr and ob dr. Primary care Dr sent me Gastrologist to check live, he also informed me the cyst had bben there and has grown, no one bothered to tell me.. What do you think the Dr will do if anything? | Hello, rimanu8,The cysts can occur without any symptoms unless they are very brigand put pressure on the surrounding structures or bleed or even get infected. Most of them are found during routine sonogram or CT-scandone for some other reason. Liver cysts can be associated with cyst sin the spleen and also kidneys. Like in your case, ovarian cyst. Sometimes, a big cyst in the liver called the Hydrated cyst can be associated with parasites. Your cyst in the liver is 5.8 cm in size which is not small and requires close followup. Best thing is to have a sonogram every 6 months and seat the cyst is growing in size. Bleeding, rupture and infection are the complications. If there is any suspicion, you need surgery for excision of the cyst by a competent surgical specialist. I wish you well. |
if i am currently using contraceptive pills (marvelon28) for 2 consecutive mos then i will shift to althea pills . is it ok that after taking my last pill, i will just buy another packet of althea to start again and take it regularly? is it safe also? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. All birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy, so it is certainly safe and fine if you have decided to change brands. As long as you start your pack of Althea at the same time you would have started your Marvel on, then you will be protected against pregnancy. You may notice different side effects while taking the new pill while your body adjusts to the new formulation, especially in the first month of use. These symptoms may include nausea, headaches, spotting, bloating or breast tenderness. These will improve once you get your first period on the new brand. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, |
I stopped taking Letrozole 2 weeks ago. I had been taking it since Feb 2014. In April, my Alkaline phosphatase was 71 U/L. Today, it was 125 U/L, my AST/SGOT is 1450 U/L and ALT/SGPT is 682. I have had multiple symptoms-muscle aches in legs, arm, shoulders to the point my gait was altered and I started limping, cold flashes sometimes with hot flashes and last night pain between my breasts, a back ache and nausea. I had a complete workup with CT on my lungs, Chest x-ray, Ultrasound of my liver, right kidney and large bile duck and EKG monitoring overnight. Everything was negative and the medical team at our local hospital diagnosed the adverse drug reaction. How long before the Letrozole is out of my system and is there anyway to predict how long b/4 my liver tests are more normal? I am 67 with a history of breast CA, both breasts removed. Drs. plan to monitor my liver tests and I am calling the oncologist tomorrow am. Many thanks | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for posting your question. I can understand your concern. I can understand that you are very anxious about your health. Jaundice can be due to many causes like Hepatitis, gall stone disease(acute cholecystitis), pancreatitis - to name a few. Mere dietary adjustments often cannot cure it. It would have been great had I examine you on my own. You need to undergo a few tests to find out the exact cause. I would suggest you to - Avoid oily, fatty food- Chat Doctor. Stop alcohol-Have a BLAND DIET.- Repeat the abdominal ultrasound, Complete blood count, Liver function test, platelets, urea, creatinine, electrolytes done - This will help in the diagnosisVisit a gastroenterologist. He or she can examine you and correlate clinically. Consult with your oncologist. Do not worry. 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. |
Im a 17 year old female for the past year and a half I have been getting weak, dizzy, shaking, having chest pain and difficulty breathing, when the symptoms occur I have a rapid pulse and high blood pressure. Ive been to 3 different doctors and they all tell me there is nothing wrong with me. Ive never had any health issues before this please help. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ... You have not mentioned which investigation you have done and what was treatment given.... Your work up needed with.... -Auscultation-Blood pressure measurement-EKG-Echo if needed -CBC -Stress test etc. According to cause further treatment can be guided.... Sometime stress can lead such presentation but as chest pain and dyspnea since long time above work up necessary... Take Paradise |
my wife has crippling pain in her stomach, she had Endemetriosis when she was younger and had the surgery to remove it, she has had two children since and has recently begun the contraceptive pill. however she had missed two days this last month. could missing the pill cause such cramps or could the Endemetriosis return? | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Missing the pill may not cause cramps;The return of Endometriosis can cause pains. But there are other reasons which have to be considered, such as |
Hi,My wife suffers from back ache on daily basis and she uses relievo however the pain vanishes for some time and it starts again. She visited a physiotherapist in south delhi hoever that also didnt resolve her issue. She was asked to exercise and she did for some time and again after sometime , the pain came back. We also got the xray done and the report didnt show any issue. I know its a muscle pain and i believe that thers no medicine for this. sometimes it pains alot that my wife vomits . Please advise what needs to be done now. | HiT hanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your wife is suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. She can get her vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels and if found low she can take its supplements of vitamin B12 and D3You need to do MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analgesics such as Ibuprofen give relief. Avoid long continuous standing. As sometimes pain is severe, so she is also advised to exclude kinda related causes by ultrasound of kidney and abdomen. 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. Wishing her good health. Take care. |
Hi Im trying to get pregnant and i just found out that i have a polyp in my endometrial lining? what are the chances that this is what has been inhibiting this from happening for the last year and a bit! what should I do? Im 3o years old i weigh 138 lbs and have been healthy | Hi, thanks for writing. I understand your concern. Polyp in the endometrial cavity can cause distortion of the uterine cavity causing defective implantation. It better to get a gentle curettage after consulting your gynecologist to get a clear uterine cavity which helps in healthy implantation. Some conceive with the polyp on and in some others it gets shed during periods. Consult your gynecologist to know the size of polyp to plan a proper treatment. Hope I have answered your queries. Good day. |
Dear Doctor, I have two more cases for my wifes parents and they are as follows | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you are asking about mother-in-law, burning sensation on tongue don't worry, it can't Bede to inflammation on tongue or decapitation of papilla you do you can apply Ointment McCoppin or Colonel three times daily on tongue for one week Take one capsule of vitamin B complex twice daily for 5 days If she won't get relief then consult dentist for Local examination and investigations if necessary then Biopsy As you are asking for father-in-law for this you should consult dermatologist for that. Hope this will help you. |
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