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hello doctors, I have varicocele pain more than a year, the pain is in the right testis, the doctor suggest me not to have surgery yet because i m, only 20 yrs old... My question is that, How many percent that my partner will be pregnant? Me and My partner had unprotected sex during her 11th day of cycle, but she drunk... | Hi Justin, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum. A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles. They are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, leading to Infertility. Since you have had Unprotected sex on the 11th day, and you have ... |
My last regular period was on Oct 31th 2012 & ended on Nov 4th 2012 which I had started my birth control pills the same day my period went off. I didn t take the last row of pills which my doctor said it was okay. The day before Thanksgiving I had some brownish discharge & when I go wipe myself nothing was there but my... | Hi, Thanks for the query. Birth control pills can cause menstrual irregularities like inter-menstrual spotting, delayed or absent periods etc. So your symptoms can be because of this. Usually pills should be started from the first day of the periods for complete protection. But as you started the pills on the 5th day a... |
I am suffering from a bad tooth ache, went to my dentist he has given me an appointment for a re RC. Till then he has asked me to take flexon only if pain persists. I would like to know how many flexon tablets can I take in a day and for how long does its effect last?? | Hello, Read your query, understand your concern as you have severe toothache don't worry this pain can be due to still infection is present at periapical region of tooth so as your doctor has advised you reject and as you are asking for painkiller tablets for toothache, you can take then one tablet like Diclofenac sodi... |
For the past two weeks the head of my penis has hurt. The pee hole to the top edge of the head looked like a red rash. I went and got tested for stds. Got my test results back and had nothing. In the past few days my testicles have been hurting too. What s wrong with me? | His had gone through your query. It may be due to local trauma or infection. You had tested of STD, and it came normal so no need to worry. But penile and scrotal color Doppler will give more idea about underlying pathology. It can help to diagnose any pus formation due to infection or any injury etc. Better to consult... |
I have swelling and severe pain and burning in my toes (for 18 months). Gout and diabetes have been ruled out. An EMG over a year ago said it was not neuropathy. A friend was told by her oncologist to take B6 to ease neuropathy-like pain during chemo treatment. Is this a possible solution for me? | Hi there, welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your question. Swelling with pain and burning over toes can be most commonly caused by conditions like Diabetes and Gout, which have been ruled out in your situation. Neuropathy is a generic term used for a set of conditions which can result in the symptoms u have. Most c... |
Hi! my husband using the seroxat 20mg. and he doesnt know i found in his pocket. and i search for what for that medicine. now i found for depression. my question is its ok i tell him that i seach the medicine that he take? im fraid maybe its not good to asked him? | You can ask him in a polite caring manner. Dear hubby, I just find a medicine from your pocket which I came to know that for depression. Since when are you taking and for what reasons you are under stress? Depression is easily treatable. If family helps, recovers faster. Medicines and counselling, cognitive behavior th... |
Hi my name is Antoinette Thomas and I am 18 years old. I go to Eastview High and I am a junior. But back to the point, I really have low self esteem on my body and I my skin is dark. I have been trying to look for ways that I can make my skin light-skin but I dont have the ingredients or its too much money. I live with... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Love towards self comes when you actually know you. Numerous spiritual researches shows that once you understand yourself, you start loving yourself and what you are. You are you. In any case you cannot become another person. Th... |
I am 67 years old and was told by a neurologist some time ago that I had a cluster of veins on the right side of my head. I also have severe spider veins. I have tinnitus, problems with balance, shortness of breath, weakness, palpitations, low blood pressure, tingling around my mouth, tingling in lower legs. I have had... | Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case, I would consider the possibility of specialized imaging of your brain vessels (Anglo MRI, DS Arteriography) to check for and rule out arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous or rural fistulas, because those diseases carry a high risk of stroke, hemorrhage and serious... |
I ve paipitations every night when I go to bed. I ve had heart test all clear but I flush at night I m 63 years old had my word removed at 33 because of heavy periods. My doc won t give me hrt because I had a sis who died of a clot in the brian.any suggestions? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your extensive cardiac reports are normal, no need to worry about heart diseases for your palpitations. Palpitations in night are commonly seen with uncontrolled stress, anxiety and panic disorder. So better to consult psychiatrist and get do... |
Hello, I am taking OrthoTricycline birth control pills. I have been prescribed the antibiotic Marcobid for a UTI . Is this one of the antibiotics that makes birth control less effective? Do you need a back-up method of birth control while taking it? If so, how long after you finishing using Macrobid do you continue nee... | Hi dear, and thanks for your query. In the past, women using hormonal contraception such as the pill or patch would be advised to use an extra method of contraception (e.g. condoms) while taking an antibiotic like this one and for seven days after finishing the course. However, this advice has now changed. You no longe... |
sir,2yr long marry but i am not able to concieve a baby since 11/2yr taking folvite continue have krimson last year 8months back for 21day and before and after i took letroz for 5 days for 7/8 time ,last year from nov 9 to jan25, 2011i took glyphage tdsthn istop .i did iui once no success last two month back thn endome... | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Infertility can be due to many causes. However, thalassemia is not a cause for infertility. You should get a laparoscopic examination done to rule out endometriosis and check for the patency of the fallopian tubes, before going for further treatme... |
My father is having diabetes for last 12 years, now aged 56. His FBS | Hello, Fruits should be taken in minimal quantity per day, whole fruit is to be taken instead of fruit juice. He must go for a morning walk at a moderate pace for at least 30 minutes per day. Avoid smoking and alcohol. With these blood sugar levels must come down within one month. Otherwise, medication has to be incre... |
hi,,,i got a patient with history of bypass surgery 3 years ago for Angina. NOw he is taking daily dose of aspirin 75mg. Now he requires multiple extractions (20 teeth). As a dentist what precautions should i take and is there any need to discontinue aspirin | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. As far the medical history is concerned, if I am your treating doctor, I would suggest you to get complete blood investigations including BT, CT, PT. I would also suggest you to get INR done. If the INR is normal then only you can go for extraction. You need to con... |
my 15 year old daughter is having episodes of lightheadedness, nausea, pale skin and general not feeling well in the morning. Usually last until after lunch. So I started taking her blood pressure, it runs low at one point it was 74/43. She has a dr. apt tomorrow | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. Is she having headache along with other symptoms you mentioned. If yes then get CT scan brain plain... If there is no any complaints of headache then it seems that she has generalized weakness leading these problems.I would like to advice to take proper multi-vi... |
if my family member had supposedly three untreated heart attacks and finally went to er diagnosed with chf treated with lasix two inj.x2 daily survived triple bypass surgery 12 hrs later on oral lasix 24hr back on lasix injections .this doesnt seem normal | Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor ... * Brief Answer |
hi,i have a pea sized lump under the skin of my pubic region from lasr two months,im worried like hell,consulted my gynaec but she said,itz a fat lobule...itz not increasing in size and iz not at all painful...plz tell me what r the possibilities.. | Hi, Dear,Good Morning, and Thanks for your query to my virtual Clinic At Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns. Causes for lump in pubic region as follows-Mostly they are -Lipoma ? Or could be Fatty globule-as its painless. Treatment-Check with ER Surgeon and check your FBS and PPS, an... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I came off depo provera in feb now I have sharp twinges in my lower right abdomen and I am urinating a lot lore than I used to. I drink about 6 to 8 times a day as always have but wee a lot more, and its dark with a strong smell. I had dio... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. All the precautions including birth control pills are not 100% foolproof in protection against a pregnancy. If I were your doctor, I would go for a serum Chat Doctor determination to rule this out as urine PT is not always foolproof. In addition, an ultrasound m... |
i have a bad cold which aggravated my asthma. i have taken a lot of prednisolone and inhalers and still feel bad. i have a lot of pain across my abdomen now and it is swolen - i need to cough but its so painful that erverytim i cry. i dont know what else to do | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Persistent coughing can cause chest or abdominal discomfort. If the coughing is persisting despite the use of your inhalers, it is possible that you need to see your doctor because you may need to be nebulized. This would be more effective than the use of your inhalers, sometimes these ... |
I have pain in my left shoulder bone almost month ago,I can do my task house chores but I feel less energy and bit hurt so..at this moment I take medicine nidol And famotedine.can u help me some treatment aid like exercise or more medicine please.thanks | Hi, Thanks for your query. Although it isn't possible to diagnose your condition without an examination and a few tests, your history is suggestive of Adhesive capsulitis(Frozen shoulder) or Calcific tendonitis. These conditions are easily managed by regular physiotherapy (Range of motion exercises, stretching and stre... |
I am 29 yrs old. My height is 150 cm. I have been through 3 operations. One c-section. one myomectomy to remove fibroid and one laparoscopy to remove adhesions. I have constant abdominal cramps now. When I am hugry, passing stool (no constipation) even aft that. I am v puzzled. Sometimes the pain gets very severe. What... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Unfortunately pelvic surgeries cause excessive adhesions formations and this is hardly treated. You should do frequent gun work ups to evaluate ovarian and endometrial changes because it can case such pain too. It is usually not recommended to do laparoscopy in abdomen full of adhesions, ... |
Hi,We have been trying to have baby since past 6 months. my wife has been diagnosed with minor polycystic ovary. Also her periods were irregular, and hence after consulting doctor who prescribed Ubiphene 50 & Duphaston 10mg, her periods became regular. however we havent been successful in conceiving. Also my wifes worr... | Hi, Thanks for the query. The time of release of egg can vary from person to person and depends on the menstrual cycle of the woman. This time after taking iPhone for ovulation induction, let her undergo follicular study which can give the period of ovulation, and you can plan intercourse around that period. Usually th... |
I have sinusitis... I m prone to allergies lik dust allergy etc etc... If I eat any sweets also I m getting difficulty in breathing nd severe cough if I take medication nly its getting into normal... at present I m feeding ma baby so should not take too much f medicines inspite of it I m taking it becoz I cannot bare i... | HelloWelcome in Chat Doctor. Regarding your query for sinusitis and management of allergy, I would like to say that allergy is an immunological disorder, and it can't be cured but any way if we can identify the possible allergen than avoidance of allergen is the best treatment. But if allergen is unavoidable or allerge... |
Doctor, I recently travelled to US and faced problem where when I brush my teeth I bleed. This was a daily problem, Now back in india I dont face that problem. I tried anti-septic mouthwash and even took some banana for kill some heat as back in US it was very cold. Do adivce if I need to see a Dentist. | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as you have blood while brushing this can be due to improper oral hygiene, deposition of food debris in sublingual areas of gums, or inflammation in gums don't be worried so much I will advise you to consult dentist and go for visual examination and scaling and roo... |
Hi my Blood Group O +ve HBD PUNJAB. i am pregnent wit7 month. i have problem of increasing Leukocytes i.e. 12500. earlier it was 11000. Hoemoglobin is 12 gm. Joints Pain, Fever, Breathing Problem are some symptoms i feel. Kindly provide the effective solution if any. | Hi, Thanks for asking the query. Joint pain in back and lower limb and breathing problems due to abdomen distension and pressing on the lungs. Fever should not be seen normally and if present, and it indicates infection. The leukocyte count could be due to infection. The leukocyte count is mildly increased, possibly du... |
Please could you tell me what could be wrong with my husband he had had swollen ankles for a while but last 2 weeks have got worse and now his legs are swollen also he has noticed his wrists are a bit more swollen as well And for thd last 3 Nights he is passing urine a lot Could you advise Thank you Barbara | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. There is possibility of polyarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have sucChatDoctorplain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest functi... |
ive done my own msu and have +3 leukocytes still ive done the test a couple of times over the last two months ive also had lower abdo pain like period pains but all the time. also ive found when i need the loo thats it ive got to got then or theres embaressing problems. | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From the history and the urine test, it seems to be a urinary tract infection (UTI). If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a culture and sensitivity test of urine and prescribe you with the appropriate antibiotic for a prompt relief of your symptoms. Als... |
I am 83 years old male and for the last several months, I have high counts for eosinophiles and monocytes and there is a lot of dust, as we are digging up the ground for a new addition to our house. How does dust play a part in my elevated blood count? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high eosinophil count. Allergy, hypersensitivity, asthma, parasitic infection etc. can lead to high eosinophil count. You should search the cause. You may have dust allergy. Furthermore, you should go for allergy test. ... |
for the past week and a half i have started to get heartburn everyday for no reason i will wake up with it or be sleeping and it wakes me up or anytime during the day and i never get heaartburn ever. i am healthy active 27 year old femail i go to the gym and i dont eat fried food or food that is spicey. what can be the... | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry about. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. There are some reasons that might be responsible for heartburn. First, you should know that typical heart pains have some char... |
Hi - about 4 months ago i noticed swelling under my right armpit. I went to see my doctor and had mammogram and ultra sound of the area. They found an extremely small lump from the ultra sound. When I press down on the lump it stings (kind of like a bee sting). It gets a little more irritated during my period but outsi... | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggest that there is a small lump with in the breast (as mentioned in history) and a swelling in the armpit area / axillary region.2.These features suggest a benign lesion on the breast and adjacent lymph nodal enlargement in axillary region.3. Doctor call you after 6 months beca... |
Sir Good morning,I am 30 years old unmarried, unemployed girl. I am getting negative thoughts with a feeling of hopelessnes and in some occasions suicidal thoughts. Presently I am using ELICIA 4mg tablet daily one before sleeping.Kindly suggest if any better treatment.ThanksRama | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. To answer your primary question, Blonanserin (Alicia is brand name) (Loosen) is a relatively new atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia. Efficacy of blonanserin is seen in combination therapy for treatment-resistant depression. But I need som... |
Hello. Ive been feeling a lump in my abdomen for a few days now. Yesterday I noticed it pulses strongly with my heartbeat. Today I looked it up online and now I am freaking out thinking it might be AAA. I am a 36 year old female, I have never smoked or had high blood pressure, and I am not extremely overweight. I live ... | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Not to frighten you, but surely you should see a doctor in the nearby ER at your earliest possible. With your symptoms, we can not risk waiting till tomorrow. It could be an abdominal aortic aneurysm, but may be some other swelling from any of the intro abdomina... |
I am 56 years old. For the past 2days I have experienced feeling my heartbeat seemly in my upper body . I weight 295 and Im female. I have taken my blood pressure reading it is 140 over 86 &77 pulse the first reading and the second 131 over 90 & 67 pulse. Should I seek immediate medical attention? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety and obesity. Do you have any other symptoms like lightheadedness, dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.? Your blood pressure values don't seem to be concerning. They are slightly elevated, and this doesn't mean that you ... |
Hello doctor, I have a question thats been bothering me for quite a while. I exercise often, but during exercise and for a while after its hard for me to find my pulse on my wrist or neck, is this normal and caused simply by the highest blood flow or something like that? I have to go to the gym tomorrow and this just b... | Hi Heather is nothing wrong with you just stop searching for your pulse, sometimes it's a matter of practice to localize the pulse. However, when we exercise the muscles swell up due to increased workload as well as due to increased amount of blood flowing through them due to which sometimes pulse cannot be felt. Just ... |
Hi, Im 14 years old and lately Ive been bleeding and bruising so easy. 2 weeks ago I barely cut my finger, I mean barely I didnt even know I done it, and it wouldnt stop bleeding for 2 days. Anytime Id touch that place or accidentally bumb it, it would start bleeding again and wouldnt stop. It did the same thing when I... | Hello dear. Bleeding even for minor trauma, and bleeding not stopping for two days is really concerning compliant. My recommendation would be that you visit doctor immediately get blood coagulation tests like clotting time, bleeding time, PT, APT, INR, and complete blood picture with platelet count will help in diagnos... |
My 3 years old daughter is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by NIMHANS when she was only 2 years old . after that we Start her speech therapy session for 4 months but that doesn t have much effect on her . presently she is going to a day care to meet children and special school . please help us with proper guida... | Dear parent, Its a good thing that you have accepted her condition and trying to help. You need to be extremely patient and persistent regarding her therapies. I will suggest you shall learn things yourself (both parents) to help her and teach her, without getting disheartened. You can help other parents to cope with t... |
hi im chad 33 y/o, 61 ft in ht., 210 lbs. no medical histosry. im having problem with my private part (male sex organ) on the head of it, there some kind of a fungi everytime i cure to get rid of it and when it done (rid) it keeps coming back a week after or two maybe. and at the same time i think i have a the same fun... | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. For fungal infection treatment should be taken properly. Most patients discontinue the treatment in one or two days and the fungus will regrow after certain period. If you were my patient then I would advise ointments like terminating for local applicati... |
I need to know the best protein powder for my father. He is 80 trs old. Sleeps a lot. Is half his weight now due to complete bedrest after his brain infaction. He keeps complaining of a backache. We didn t find anything in the xray. I feel he shd develop some muscles which he lost due to l9ng illness. Now he fairly ok ... | Dear caring setback pain after prolonged bed rest is common condition and since your dad was suffering from brain infection he has to take rest. This condition leads to disuse osteoporosis of bones. Also, at this age osteoporosis is very common. Taking protein powder is not a solution for this condition. Your father wi... |
HI, Im 24 years old and had my 4 wisdom teeth removed Monday, july 8th, so this is now my 3rd day after surgery, and I am experiencing more pain around one area than the others. When I swallow I get pain/sting where my lower left wisdom tooth was, and there is also a little flap of skin that looks like its on or next t... | Hello friend, thank you for sharing your concern. As per your clinical presentation and your symptoms you can rest assure that it's not Chat Doctor. As you have extracted your wisdom teeth it sometimes needs a bit of invasive method to pull them out depending on their angulated position and how deep inside the bone is... |
I was diagnosed w a kidney stone and a few days later I was back @ er because of severe pain. CT showed blockage and Hydronephrosis. Went to Urologist who sent me for another CT only to tell me he didnt know what the block dage was and wanted to take a look inside and take biopsies. Before procedure i became extremely ... | Hi, When the first CT scan was done at the time of severe pain, and it is not showing stone means there must be some other cause for blockage. There are 3 possibilities. Firstly stone must have passed on its own and whatever HY Chat Doctor. Secondly there must be some narrowing in the ureter called stricture. Thirdly ... |
had gallbladder removed 7 weeks ago. am fine for several days and then I will bend or twist a certain way and my right upper incisions (lapro) will hurt so badly and then i will be sore for days again..... just wondering if normal...will be call my doc in morning | Thank you for posting query. Presentation of post cholecystectomy pain.differential |
Hi I have this rash that seems to appear on my hip. I get it every winter. It almost looks like ring worm but it isnt and it pops up in random places like my hip and inner thigh I had it checked out when I was younger and the cream made it worse. I never went back but I am curious as to why I get it every year in the s... | Hi there. From your history & clinical description, it does appear to be some sort of gyrate or annular erythematous lesion & is most likely related to some sort of necrosis or Chat Doctor. In the interim, please do use a good quality moisturizer atop wet skin e.g. Detail moisturizing lotion & this should help allevia... |
Hi! 7 years ago, I had both my knees replaced at the same time and now if I stand too long, my right top part of my leg goes numb and I have to walk it off to get feeling back. I was wondering if something is not right with my knee replacement or if something is pushing against something in my leg to cause the numbness... | Hi, as you mentioned you had an old TKR, and now feeling numbness in the upper part of the knee joint then it should be more of a muscular.it might be a nerve irritation to which the numbness symptoms are arising. For this you may check with an MRI of lumbar spine. As your knee is replaced it is quite possible that the... |
hello dr my aunt has been paralysed on her left side due to a stoke for 10yrs now. recently her kidneys failed and she has been refused dialysis due to her paralysis and her suffering diabetes and high blood pressure. drs are saying dialysis will not be effective for a patient like her. This doesnt make sense because m... | Hi and thanks for this query.If am sorry about what your aunt is going through. Dialysis clearly helps in cases of kidney failure. I suspect the doctors think she has many other comorbidities that dialysis may not really make any meaningful difference in her prognosis. They may be thinking that there is almost no extra... |
hello i belive i have a fat lump of gynoclomastia in my left pec (im a guy) i workout frrquently but have been out for a couple months and just got back, tonight after my shower i flexed my chest and literaly my inner lower pec just dissapeired! it looks weird but i also feel the out side of my pec where it enters the ... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have gynecomastia or lipoma or other mass. You should go for ultrasound examination and fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have ans... |
g.evening, i am a live in carer for a 100 yr lady. i have to lift her in and out of bed, for she refuses to use a hoist. i am experiencing terrible back ache and developed painful varicose veins around my ankles and legs. is tere any treatment or exercise to relieve this? | Hi there. First and foremost I would advise you to stop lifting the patient like the way you do. That is the most dangerous thing you can do to your back. Stopping this will relieve most of your pain. Take some time off and get ample of rest for back pain recovery. An anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant like Etoricox... |
My mother has creatine level 2.5 currently & urea level 55 and she is under supervision of same doctor for last three years. Now her doctor suggested to take synprotik capsule also daily.apart from these tablet, 2 medicines(metstamlo 50 & prajopress xl 2.5) for blood pressure ,febugate 40,eido fe and entliv 0.5 for hep... | Hi, As a Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Your mother does have CKD (chronic kidney disease), with failure. The medication is fine. Now a kidney biopsy may be done, to know its cause. She has to observe guidelines for CKD, such as |
hi I am sankar narayan from west bengal, today ingot a blood reoort having sgpt 225 and sgot 105 rest other parameter in LFT in normal. I have diabetic(fasting 155) and uric acid(more 7.5) problem last two moths I started Metmorfine and febustat40. and pan 40 . what should be next step. Last april I was diagonised wi... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your SGPT and GOT levels are high. Their levels are increased in liver damage. It can be due to viral hepatitis, alcohol, Chat Doctor. You have fatty liver which also leads to high GOT and SGPT levels. You should go for ultrasound abdomen to sea... |
my son has spots all over his body( he is 6 years old) they are itchy he says to me but he has no symptoms other wise. Is it still possible that he may still have chicken pox even though he doesnt show any other symptoms? and what should i do should i just let it run it s course or should i go to the emergency to get h... | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should visit the ER, It looks not like chicken pox, it looks like kind of allergy. I advise you to search for the kind of allergen for your child and keep it away from him. You can take paracetamo... |
Hi, I have a reocurring allergy patch that comes up on the bottom of my back every now and then. It 1st came up about a year ago and has come up about 4 times since. It is extremely itchy and lumpy. It seems to weep slightly as it develops tiny scabs but I m not sure if this is due to the scratching . It always comes b... | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. You have mentioned only allergy patch from one year and 4 times in a year. This is not a complete history. Please mention, Age, Sex,Previous history of allergy (as bronchial asthma)Family history, Diabetes, fever, any other member of family infected or not. Report of b... |
I just notice a big lump on the left side of my abdomen. I had not notice it before. It does not hurt when I touch or press on it. It just feels a little hard but thats about it. Any ideas? P.S. Ive been lifting weights lately but I dont recall hurting myself while doing it. Im 54 years old white male. Had a do... | Hello Fairbanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There may be Extra abdominal - lipoma - sebaceous cyst - neurofibroma - others Intro abdominal - spleen enlargement - left kidney issue (usually bulge over back) - colon related - mesenteric cyst - others * Ultrasound examination of the s... |
I was sick with influenza, stomach virus and very sore throat about 1 month ago. I was very achy as well. Ever since then I havent been able to get rid of my cough, I havent been back to normal. My throat is still sore and I am still achy. Just not as bad. My chest hurts as well. It feels like I have 50 pounds si... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral (influenza) upper respiratory tract infection (URI). Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in tu... |
my son is 7 years old and he was dignosed with TB one year before. on 10.8.2011 his medicined were stopped and sonography was done some parachymal disease were found. what is cause of it,and how can it be treated please guide us in this. we have already conducted haemogram, copper test and blood test for immunity. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry if your son is asymptomatic and clinically improving after treatment. Actually these current parenchymal lesions are fibrotic, scar lesions. Tuberculosis in lungs heals by any of the following mechanism. 1. Fibrosis (most common) 2... |
Hello Dr, Greetings and happy New year. My wife is 28 yrs with one baby of 7 months. She had pigmented facial skin diffused stage only in forehead , mid nose and either side. Slight below the nose and not below the mouth. The pigment type is I fig of this site. WWW.WWWW.WW She is normal in health but at the age of 12 h... | Hi.thanks for your query. From the clinical picture described, I feel your wife has something called Plasma. Also known as Plasma facial, is a dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, plasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives o... |
Hey allfor several years not I have been feeling like I am floating all of the time, the feeling of movement without actually moving and also some pressure inside the head. CT, EKG came back fine...Can anyone help? | I have the same problem going on 3 months now. My GP says its Laryngitis (inflammation of the inner ear canals from a virus probably) said to just ride it out. I did for a week or two, still no improvement. He told me to try Clarity for a week to Chat Doctor. He ordered an MRI for me for Monday. I hope this shows ... |
I am 57 year old male , losing weight slowly but surely , 5feet 10 inches tall and 220 lbs. working toward 200 or less. I am heavy build. I take 10 mg of Lisinopril in morning and 10 more at night. My blood pressure is 138 over 82 on average , is this good or bad. My email is YYYY@YYYY | Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for the BP readings while taking medicine Lisinopril 10 mg. The reading of 138/82 can be taken as normal for a gentleman of 57 years age while taking Lisinopril 10 mg. Blood pressure below 140/90 is the goal recommended by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American... |
sir I am 56+. from last two three days I am feeling week and giddiness. I an feeling my head heavy and little pain in left arm. I consulted doctor he said my bp is highe 165/100 and gave some tabs. but i am still feeling giddiness and weekness. what to do . | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that it is important to perform a careful differential diagnosis of different causes that may lead to your symptomatology. Have you suffered from high blood pressure before? What is your past medical history? I recommend... |
last night I was drinking I only had three bottles and half a vodka and when I went out for a cigarette I felt I was going to collapse so I sat down and then had to go inside but I felt sick and was sweating profusely with my heart racing. I took me shoes off and put my head as low as possible to try to help. This also... | HelloThanks for posting at Chat Doctor. I have gone through your description. I would have been able to help you better had you provided your age. Your symptoms need urgent attention and investigation. It may be a vasovagal syncope. But since there have been multiple episodes of it, you must get investigated. These sym... |
My right knee is now popping every time I go up stairs. My left knee has had the problem of the patella moving out of the groove, and now hurts going up the stairs. Going down the stairs is not as bad. Unfortunately, I have to sit a lot driving and at the computer for my job. I am a female, 62 years old. thanks! | Hello, It looks from your details that you may be suffering from patellofemoral arthritis of knee. Previous history of dislocation of patella may be an initiating factor for this. You should do following to have relief in this |
Yes, I have a friend that has been changed for about 6 month now. He was intelligent, handy, chef and business owner as some of his talents. Family oriented, outdoor man and loves music. It is like he was plugged in for life and now unplugged. He spends his day indoors, mostly pacing the floors. He cannot concentrate o... | Hello, Social anxiety disorder is a chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety. For people with social anxiety disorder, everyday social interactions cause irrational anxiety, fear, self-consciousness and embarrassment. Symptoms may include excessive fear of situations in whic... |
Hello, I am 21 female, I was in a car accident in April I have gotten a stabbing pain in my ear that goes to the back of my eye, after the stabbing stops the my eye becomes lazy and hard to fully open for 5-35 minute, this was happening once every couple weeks until about 8 days ago now it happens two to four times dai... | Hi, hope you are doing well and this is my advice for the situation |
iam 26 weeks pregnancy women,last 2 weeks iam having itching problem in my body, last day i met Doctor.she gave me some blood test . i got that result sgpt count (45)its high in my blood. Doctor told me to take the UDILIV 150mg tabs. its good to take,i dont know please inform me. | Hi, Based on the given history you seem to be suffering from homeostasis of pregnancy, a liver condition causing intense itching, but without a rash. Ad\u00edlio (ursodeoxycholic acid) is commonly prescribed to treat itching associated with this disorder. It does not cause any harmful effects during pregnancy hence ca... |
hi, very recently, I have become very forgetful extremely tired and have frequent nosebleeds for no reason. Soar back and constipated. Could these all be linked? and if so what could it be. I visited the doctor today, but I would very much like a second opinion, thankyou for your time. nik | Hi, The presenting complaints of yours can have varied etiology. The symptoms of forgetfulness and fatigue, can be explained by conditions like depression, anxiety, nutritional deficiency, anemia, etc. Nose bleed, however can be an independent condition that needs to be further described in terms to its frequency, quan... |
Hi Dr. a very good evening.I am residing in bangalore,and I am writing this for my son.He is 19 years of age and doing his B-Tech 5th semester. Dr., for the past six months he is suffering from urinary infection. And I have consulted him with many urologists, still he didnt get a complete recovery. His ultrasound repo... | Hi dear, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. I have read your question well and understand your concern and I will do my best to assist you. There are few questions I would like to ask to better understand your case such as has your son lost weight recently? You said his weight was 94KG? Has he lost or gained weight in th... |
I have sickle beta thalassimia diease and I have had a sickle crisis before and I have been having them for almost 2 years repeated ly is this dangerous. And do I need to go the hospital. Every time I have a crisis I seem to stay sick and catch things easily | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows |
A yellow tint to the skin could be jaundice, hepatitis ...what else could cause this. The person recently started a diet and lost a significant amount of weight, was also hospitalized for diverticulitis, before that. I just do not like his coloring and his doctor didn t even mention it at his last visit. | Hi there, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Yes, jaundice is the most common cause of yellow discoloration of the skin. A closely mimicking condition in hypercarotenemia. In jaundice the sclera (white of the eye) also turns yellow, but in hypercarotenemia it remains white. Hypercarotenemia occurs due to excess caroten... |
I slipped and fell back on my right foot four days ago, it was x-rayed nothing broken but had severe damage to ligaments on both sides, it has been iced and elevated on and off I elevate it each night take Ibruprofen as directed, it is still badly swollen ankle to the calf I was told to walk on it but no compression ba... | Hi.I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Swelling of ankle for 4 days after fall could be a sign of Joint sprain or ligament Injury. It is usually reported & nothing to panic about it as the X-ray pictures shows no fracture. I advise you to, - continue the analgesics (Acetaminophen) twice dail... |
I have a dead pain in left side of chest.... worsens at night and my throat/ windpipe constricts ... very tired and worn out with normal tasks... out of breath easily, cough for over a year .. heart races after exertion... cant lie on left side and sometimes not on back either | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should first get done ECG and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. If both these are normal than possibility of lung related causes like bronchitis or asthma is more. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical ex... |
Hi, my 5 month old nephew has developed several large boils all over his body. Apparently he was put on antiboitics 2 weeks ago but his condition appears to have worsened. He often has a temperature to go with this. He is only on breast milk now and very uncomfortable. He lives in Nigeria with his parents, please help! | Hi.... By what you say I feel that your nephew might be having a bulbous impetigo. But if he is still running temperature that means the antibiotic response is not appropriate. But....skin conditions are best diagnosed and treated after seeing directly. I suggest you either tell the parents of the kid to get back to th... |
I had a bit of cold but heavy chest congestion from last 10 days and I took lot of Antibiotics,Anti allergic and antihistamines in terms of capsules,tablets and syrup. I got my Blood test,Xray and ECG report which is OK.Now I am coughing dry as nothing except spitting comes out of throat but chest seems to be blocked a... | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor If the chest feels tight, and you are finding it difficult to breath and relax then it is possible that there may be constriction of the airway passages. This can sometimes occur as a result of respiratory tract infections. The use of a bronchodilator, either oral or inhaled would be he... |
I have chronic back pain and left hip / flank pain that often radiates down my left leg. I also have joint pain often. I have had trouble getting a family doctor to prescribe medications that will help. I m actually an old ER nurse myself and I do not have a tendency to abuse RX meds, so I think I would benefit from so... | HI THANKS FOR POSTING YOUR QUERY.YOUR SYMPTOMS SEEM TO RESEMBLE A NERVE COMPRESSION DISORDER CALLED \"SCIATICA\".THIS IS DUE TO INVOLVEMENT OF SCIATIC NERVE AT THE BACK OF THIGH PASSING DEEP THROUGH GLUTEALS.THIS CAN RESULT IN SYMPTOMS LIKE Backache, THIGH PAIN, FOOTPAIN, TINGLING,NUMBNESS OF ONE OR BOTH FEET. I STRONG... |
hi...i am having a pain in my back. thought the pain is not continuous. it appears sometime..I have similar pain in the front side as well in chest and inside my ribs..my left palm is sometimes numb. from the last two days i have developed a pain in my right hip, especially at the right side of the hip..the pain is max... | Hi thanks for your question. Based on my experience you could be having poly arthritis you need investigations like x-ray, complete blood count, random blood sugar and blood pressure. Have you had history of trauma? Or you on any medication? You urgently need to see doctor for further evaluation and management meanwhil... |
hi,my mother has cervical cancer, that has spread through to her legs which has it swollen very large, her faeces had gotten into her stomach which they had to drain through her nose and she is now constantly in pain what does this mean?....can she beat this? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer is a challenging condition to treat. Curability of cancer depends on the stage at which the cancer was first detected and the treatment response. From your query, it is not entirely clear about the stage at detection of the disease, but it appears to be in the later stages. Regarding t... |
My 10 month old granddaughter sways her head from side to side and at time also clenches her fists (not at the same time). She will especially do it when there s a favourite song of her s playing, but will also do it with no music. Is this something to be concerned about? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I don't really think that as a problem. Behavior can be varying from child to child. As long as she is not having any such persistent activities, and she is otherwise behaving well, feeding well and developing well, you needn't worry. If it gets worse, the only thing that needs to be done is... |
Hello I am having pain right below and behind my knee. I have growth or mass behind my knee doctors found several years ago. I have taken a over counter naproxen 220 mg earlier today hasn t helped what can I do or take to help without going to doctor right now??? | Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history and symptoms there can be injury to ligament or menisci of knee. I will advise you to do MRI knee, check your It B12 and It D3 level. Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Till time, you can take anti... |
hi my name is Jocelyne and recently I went to the doctors and they told me I had one ovary smaller then the other and they also said that my menstrual cycle would be irregular. my question is whether or not birth control would help make my menstrual cycle come every month or would it just damage my reproductive system ... | Hello Jocelyn, Thank you for the question. It is quite unclear as to what your doctors told you about your ovaries. Is your menstrual cycle irregular? Have they told you that you have POlycystic ovaries? If yes then birth control pills are in fact the right choice of medicines to get your period regularly. Birth contro... |
I am a 5ft 8in 135lb 35 year old female. I have unremarkable health history aside from minor gynecological issues, and migraines about twice a week. Today I found a pea sized lump at the base of my skull on the right side just at the hair line. It is tender to the touch and not movable. | Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump might be a lymph node which can be there as in normal conditions or some benign skin lesion like sebaceous cyst or lipoma. It is hard to tell not being able to palpate it. Please consult your doctor with this lump and have an ultrasound. In case of enlarged lymph node biopsy sh... |
My husband s blood pressure usually is 136/80 give or take. Last night I noticed his hands were cold and arms clammy the back of his neck was very sweaty. took his blood pressure and it was 98/55 any thoughts. he recently had angiogram and 50% blockage but nothing recommended as yet. | Hello, Brief Answer |
My daughter has been sick for 1 and 1/2 months, hard to breath-especialy at night. Been checked out by a dr., everythig is fine, they even did chest Xrays. Yet its diffucult to breath, she says its tight in the chest area, cant smell anything and her inner left wrist is bothering her??? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest tightness, breathing difficulty especially at night are more suggestive of asthma. Chest x-ray is usually normal in asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function... |
my friend had an accident in Jan 2012. at that time she took the bed rest. but recently she is suffering from a chronic lower back pain . after MRI dr concluded that there is GAP increased in SPINE and operation is must. Is it necessary for her to go with operation to get rid off pain.or by exercise, yoga and some Ayur... | Accident in Jan 2012. Now she is suffering from chronic low backache. This may be due to various causes like disc prolapse, fractures,subluxation/dislocations of the spine etc. U just mentioned there is an increased gap in MRI. It would be better if u could at least message the MRI conclusion report.Without any reason ... |
Hello dr, my is Praveen, from Kerala, my dr prescribed talo-s 20 mg in night, bupron sr 150 in mrng & afternoon, norten 10 in mrng & 20 in night, waklert 50 in mrng. My question there is any conflict between using one or more antidepressionts same time. Thank you. | Hi, Yes, it is not advisable to two or more antidepressants together. 1. Taking bu pron along with talons may increase the risk of seizures, which may rarely occur with either medication. In addition, bu pron can increase the blood levels of Escitalopram, which may increase other side effects. 2. Bu pron and Walker ma... |
Hi, I have a pea sized lump on my tongue (or rather in my tongue) to the left size. I have shown a doc a year ago and he said it was probably veins or something similar (I cannot exactly remember what he said but he said it was not serious). It is still there and just as big and today I feel it sore and the top of it t... | Dear Concerned, Thanks for writing to us. You have not mentioned the duration of your tongue swelling. Do you have a Sharp tooth overlying the tongue in that area? It could be due to any of the following |
Hi. I am Mrs.Revathy Suresh from coimbatore, Tamilnadu, india. My husband is suffering from severe pain near the navel for the past two days with a quite symptom of internal fever. Have shown to a general physician who had injected and provided him tablets for 3 days. since he is suffering from the same pain. so kindly... | Hello! This can be due to increased secretion of acid in stomach, as pain is in umbilical region. Is there any swelling/bulge? If yes, this can be hernia. Acidity can be due to consumption of hot/spicy food, excessive stress, late night meals, non-vegetarian food, alcohol/smoking. Avoid all this. In my clinic, many suc... |
I have a really bad pain on my neck i went to see the net and she said i have a swollen tissue on back of my tongue i took amocicilin for two weeks and nothing changed I m still in such pain please help my doctor also thing i might have acid refleks and hurt burn i also taking nexium | Dear user about your question I would like to tell you that these symptoms you mentioned refer mainly to have gastroesophageal reflux that lead to irritation of the throat as gastric acid reflux reach your throat and lead to consequences of heart burn and throat irritation ..........you're feeling of these symptoms sho... |
My doctor tested both my urine & blood and found a +1 value for protiens. This didnt seem too problematic to the 2nd doctor who said tell me again in 40 years then Ill worry. However, the 1st doctor seemed to pay attention to the symptoms 1) severe lower tummy swelling, I would not call it bloating because it is turgid... | Hi, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and would like to tell you that your symptoms can be of kidney failure or heart disease which is why your body is retaining fluid. It's recommended for you to get CBC, FT, LFT, ECG, Echocardiography, X-ray chest and an ultrasound abdomen done and cons... |
I have had the Mirena for nearly 4 years now. I do not have periods. However, if I am very stressed out, I get horrible cramps and spot for a day or two. My concern, more, is that I have a clear, mucus , sticky discharge from my vagina . Comes out all times of day and night (I ve began to wear pantiliners because of th... | Hi, It is common for some amount of white discharge to be seen throughout a menstrual cycle and the consistency and the amount varies depending on the hormone status. The presence of an IUD is perhaps leading to the excessive discharge owing to some irritation. Yet, since the discharge is seen increasing of late, I wou... |
Hi , my mom had a blood clot in her lungs and the doctor let her go to work early so almost once a month when she gets her period she goes really weak , and its hard for her to talk , she gets really tired really easly...would she have something else ? because every time we go to the hospital they say she has nothing ... | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query for your mother thoroughly.* The condition requires precise diagnosis with the CT thorax, basic lab tests for the cause of the blood clot in the lungs, depending upon which one has to figure out the management guidelines.* If any reports available, I ... |
Hi. For the past 2 weeks i have had a very bad cough from which i ve experienced wheezing . I also had what felt like a sinus infection as my nose is clogged on one side at night and i ve had a yellow mucus from my nose and from my cough. When i went to the doctor he didn t prescribe antibiotics but inhalers for my cou... | You should take a good Antibiotic witChatDoctorbination of Caroline like Azithromycin and Quinolone like Levofloxacin. You have to add Antihistamine like Levocetrizine with Montelukast and Anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Steam inhalation will be helpful. If the symptoms still persist even after above treatment, consult ... |
It seems I hurt my back yesterday. It didnt start hurting until later in the night with spasm like occurrences in my lower back. But my real concern are 2 things..... when I have a bowel movement the pain is unbearable and I getting shooting pains in my back and lower abdomen. No pain when urinating although I can stil... | HI Not having insurance can not be an excuse not to get investigated and treated. Who else other than you should be responsible for your problems-only you. Well, coming TTO the problem you have-this looks to be a case of inter-vertebral disc problem that is causing increased problem on BM, as the muscles go into action... |
Banged my left yesterday getting out of a Jeep in Gran Canaria. Big bruise has formed and is a little painful and hot to touch. Have applied Thrombocid forte 5mg supplied by pharmacist today. and have been icing it. Have I done enough? Am on holiday here til next Monday. Thanks | Big bruise develops due to collection of blood under the skin .it will take some time to resolve. In addition to Rest, ice and thrombosis you can take an analgesic such as ibuprofen to decrease pain. If pain, redness and local temperature suddenly increases, it means it got infected .then u will have to consult your ph... |
I m a 19 year old female and I excerise everyday and my blood pressure is perfect. My heart has fluttered on and off for the past few years but the past two weeks it has done it a lot. I do have a lot of stress and anxiety often which is why I work out. I m worried that I have heart problems. I m not overweight. I weig... | Mostly the symptoms you describe are an attribute to your anxious nature, with exercise or any exertion the pulse of even normal human beings increase, now if you anticipate it you may feel it as the flutter in your chest wall. Trying to divert your mind away will help. However, if symptoms persist, get an EKG done a... |
Hi, my name is Sebastian, aged 53. On 12 April, I had a C5-C7 ACDF coupled with removal of bone spurs. Op was a success, and post Op, All the numbing/tingling sensations as well as shoulder pain disappeared. The aching and pain and lately the sensation is like sun-burn started, especially after I sat in front of my pc ... | Hi Sebastian!It's a bad luck truly to have repeat symptoms.it is may be necessary to have another evaluation just in case other cervical areas are developing disc/spurs pathology amounting to symptoms, this is possible once spondylitis is affecting cervical spine.it has been commonly observed to happen.but nothing to w... |
HI, I have been on implanon for over a year, no period for 7 months. I have had negative urine pregnancy tests, cravings, nausea, mild pelvic cramps, jaw pain and gained about 4kgs. Today I felt fluttering in my stomach, and I m confused because I know you can have pregnancy symptoms as part of the side effects. | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1) First do not panic. 2) As you have missed your periods and your home pregnancy tests are negative, then please get blood beta Chat Doctor test to confirm or rule out the pregnancy. 3) If you have negative pregnancy test... |
hi. my baby is 4 and 1/2 months old.she is passing very watery green color motions since 10 days . she is passing motions immediately after feeding on breast milk. i want know whether the irritation is being caused due to any change in eating habits by me.? She was taking NAN1 twice a day but now i have stopped feeding... | Hello, It is appearing like a gastronomic reflex, in which lower bowel movements occur just while feeding, a small amount of liquid consistency stool is passed each time, if it is so then, then no treatment is required. If a large amount of motion is passed, then add probiotic like Enterogermina/Eco norm etcetera twice... |
I am a 18 year old male in good shape. Here recently however I have had trouble with breathing i dontGasp it just feels difficult especially when i bend over. I Also noticed when i laugh it is very uncomfortable And almost impossible. What could this be? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Here first your resp examination and auscultation has to be done to look for any abnormality if present ... If suspicious auscultation than digital chest x-ray needed for rule out resp cause .(Spirometry done if needed)Is still cause not clearer than EKG needs to be done ... If no cardiac c... |
2+ years since cataract surgery in both eyes. Since surgeries I have a distortion/shakiness in outer edges of both eyes. Not bad when focusing on single object in space. But when I try to read or my vision jumps from object to object it is quite bad. Surgeon insists all along that he can find no problem. Sent to retina... | Hello, Since, the doctors you mentioned didn't find any issue with your post cataract surgery eyes, I suggest you to get a second opinion from another experienced Ophthalmologist. I think, also that you should see a neurologist, and you should have a brain MRI done in order to evaluate any neurological condition that i... |
hi doctor i m worried alot me and my girlfriend had sex firstly a day after her period and then again 2 days later first day it wasnt sex i just rubbed my penis on her vaginal lips nothing else nor i cummed on lips but i dont know about pre cum second time i used condom even second time it wasnt sex though i just put m... | Hello, do pregnancy test and get confirmed. Menstrual history pre sex is important to determine the safe period and the unsafe period. In case of regular menstrual cycles ovulation takes place 14 days prior to the start of next menstrual bleeding. 4 days before and 4 days after the ovulation day is known as the unsafe ... |
i am suffering from fungal infection since six months . doctor told me to apply coniderm -F, then D K gel, Prosivate and lastly zimig . after applying zimig it was decreasing and then litle bit cured . but again it started . so what i have to do now. i am 17 years old. | Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! You are suffering from fungal infection. What is the site? Are you diabetic? Have you got tested for HIV? I suggest you go for skin scrapping for fungal elements and fungal culture. Then you can get sensitivity testing by latest E- test strips which can best guide you for treatment... |
I have severe pain in my left side along my belly button line is generates there and spreads down toward my pelvic region and up towards my stomach I went to the ER and they drew my blood and said nothing is wrong and if something was wrong they would know by my lab results.... What could this be since they did no imag... | Hi. Most of the diagnosis are done on a proper history by you and elicitation by a Doctor as also a detailed clinical examination. In your case with this short history this looks to be due to enteritis or lymph node mass or a cyst of the mesentery. Yes, you need an ultrasonography to start and CT scan to confirm or rul... |
I am a 49 year old male. I have a red, zit like, small bump in perinium area. Can be very itchy at times especially at night. Have tried over the counter anti-fungal (jock itch) cream with no effect. No discharge, or pain. Itching is intermittant. What might this be and what is the recommended course of action? | Hello! Thank you for the query. If this lump comes from the anus or is attached to the verge of it, hemorrhoid is the most possible reason. Itching is quite characteristic for hemorrhoids. It usually appears after a stool. Lump in perineum area can be also a sign of fistula between the skin and the rectum. In such case... |
My wife was diagnosed with Pneumonia last Sunday and was given strong antibiotics and cough meds. She has been having some spells with coughing still and occasional low grade fever. She has RA, Fibromyalgia, and weakened immune system. Her primary doctor misdiagnosed her two days prior to me taking her to a Doc in the ... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion, you should immediately consult to emergency room and get done repeat chest x-ray. She is still having cough and fever spikes despite higher antibiotics. This suggests worsening of pneumonia. And hence chest x-ray is needed. If x-ray is suggestive of worsening than... |
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