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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 4pcs of Nordette within 65hrs of unprotected sex + 4 pcs again after 12 hrs of the 1st dosage, + i have varicocele in my right testicles more than a year, what is the percentage that she will not get pregnant? She s now 4days delay, but someone told me that is normal because of taking Nordete..No ECP sold here in our country.. thanks doc.. I will not have sex again before marriage promise..... | 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 Varicocele, the chances of her getting Pregnant are Almost nil. Wait for 3 more days for her periods, if they don't happen, get a Urine Pregnancy Test done using an Early morning urine sample, if it is negative get her examined by a Gynecologist as she may miss her periods due to stress which causes Hormonal Imbalance. Ask her to avoid stress, eat healthy balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight. Let her Practice relaxation techniques like Yoga and Meditation. Good Luck to you Both, Take Care. |
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 panty liner had lil brown spots. I didn t get a period the while month of Nov. Dec 1, 2012 was the day my period was suppose to had started. And today I go to the bathroom I have a reddish discharge PLEASE HELP ME cause I m trying have a baby as well | 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 and as the pills are having some amount of failure rate better to go for pregnancy test once. If you want the baby you have to stop the pills first, then after regularization the cycles plan intercourse around the time of ovulation. Take care. |
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 sodium, flexion or retool DT by consulting your local doctor, as one tablet sufficient to control your pain for at least 6 hours. Don't take analgesic (painkiller) many tablets, as it can harm you, consult your dentist and go for treatment as this painkiller gives you temporary relief. Hope this will help you. If you have further queried, I will be happy to help. |
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 surgeon for better assistance. Analgesic and antibiotics will help. Still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
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 commonly such systemic conditions like diabetes or vitamin deficiencies would cause symptoms on both lower limbs.EMG in isolation would be insufficient to rule out all kinds of neuropathy. Additional tests like blood tests for vitamins, nerve conduction studies for nerves would help in ruling them out. If your symptoms are only one-sided, regional causes like pressure on nerve at certain points of your limb need to be ruled out. Narrowing of blood vessels in your limbs can also lead to such symptoms. Any injury in the past can also present with pain and swelling now. In addition, there are certain medications which can cause similar symptoms as a side effect. I would suggest you to meet your physician for further evaluation and follow up with a neurologist. Since smoking is associated with and can exacerbate all kinds of neuropathy, you should consider quitting it, if you do smoke. Hope this answers your query, Thank you. With best regards. Chat Doctor. |
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 therapy can reduce/cure it. So first ask him and later on needed go with him to consult doctor and cooperate him for further management. |
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 my mom and she knows I hate myself and she hates that I dont love me like I should. I was wondering if there are any doctors or hospitals that can make my skin a light skin tone permanetly? Also, I hate other things on my body, like my bikini line, my breast and booty is not big enough, and i hate my whole face. Im sorry for so much questions that I need answered, but I was wondering if I can get checked on having BDD or any disorders that has to deal with me not loving myself. | 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. Therefore, instead of thinking and worrying about your shortcomings, concentrate and develop on your positive points. I am sure that you are having at least 100 positive points to go forward. 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. |
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 cardiac studies and all were negative. Going back to my family physician tomorrow. Not sure what s going on. I need help preparing for that visit. His initial diagnosis was vertigo. However, I think more is going on. I feel so very ill. My father died of a stroke. | 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 consequences to your health. Those imaging studies have to be done because of your symptoms and venous problems you referred. 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. |
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 done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Counselling plays very important role along with |
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 needing a back-up method? | 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 longer need to use an extra method of contraception with the pill, patch or vaginal ring while you take a course of antibiotics. This change in advice comes because to date there is no evidence to prove that antibiotics (other than rifampicin or hifalutin) affect these contraceptives. All the best |
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 endometrial biopsy report is endometritis ,tb pcr negative ceffixim+ornidazole bd 7days +one vaginal sopossitory which is clindamycin something. in dis month i check blood test all virology it was negative.but haemoglobin electrophoresis A WAS LOWER SIDE 6.7 something,HBA2 IS HIGHER 26.4 SOMETHING. DR SAIT IT MAY BE THALLASEMIA.AND DID USG TVS PCOD BOTH ,WHAT TO IDONT KNOW still i am not showing report to my consult dr.she ask to come 1st week of march.its posible to concieve a baby?my husband is healthy now he also tired to have sex due to prolong not conceive.please suggest me .my consult dr advise me to plan for laproscopy again biopsy sent culture ,pcr ,pathology. iam very eager to have baby my too.since 4-5 month hair loss too. | 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 treatment. Further, you can go for GUI or resort to IVF directly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Chat Doctor. |
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 increased. If still no effect, he should switch to insulin. Raised sugar impairs kidney function, fatty liver and fat deposits in arteries. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
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 consult a cardiac physician and take an opinion. Ealiar school of thought was to stop the aspirin one day before the extraction, but now if the INR is normal, then no need to stop the aspirin. You should also take prophylactic antibiotics before extraction like amoxicillin. Get the teeth removed in multiple visits, like getting 4-5 teeth removed at a time. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
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-vitamins along with anti-emetics for few days and good diet...also get complete blood count with ESR to rule out if she has problem but to low hemoglobin in blood... Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
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, and plan for Excision Biopsy of the lump to resolve the worry.Don't worry of them, as they could be relieved with proper treatment. Hope above reply would help you to relieve of the issue you have. Welcome for any further query to ME and Chat Doctor. Wishing you a Fast Recovery. Write Good review for the benefit of my new patients. Click thanks ASAP after this. Have A Good Day. With Regards Chat Doctor. |
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 diorrhea a few days ago that had white phlem looking bits in it and lately my nipples are erect sometimes without being touched or cold. My boobs have hurt for a few months now too. I took anpregnancy test 2 weeks ago and it was negative. Please help | 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 might also be helpful. However, the frequency in urination could also be due to a UTI, and so I would also advise you for a urine routine/microscopic/culture sensitivity test and treat the infection if found positive. This would relieve you of your problem. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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 are not enough to resolve acute asthmatic event. You should consider visiting your doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation. I hope this helps |
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 strengthening exercises). Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with this condition. If these pain relievers not work then You can take Voltaren after prescription of your doctor. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedic nearby for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Your doctor after diagnosing the condition might refer to you a physical therapist. A physical therapist can teach you stretching exercises to help maintain as much mobility in your shoulder as possible do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
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 do i do? | 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, but you can expect that it will cause repeated problems in the future. Wish you good health. |
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 worry is about consuming the prescribed pills would have any side effects or so. We also so have sex regularily. now our doctor asked us to do after 18 days of the cycle, wheer as while reading on of the earlier questions it was mentioned that the egg is released on 14th day> i am totally confused. Please advise.I | 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 these tablets may not cause any side effects. But better to prefer natural micronized progesterone. For more details you can ask me through |
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 it for a long time... I know thr s no permanent solution for it... But still wanted to know hw to control it without taking medication nd also hw to avoid getting it | 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 allergen is unknown than we should consult allergy specialist for skin test to find out the list of allergen and after that treatment is done by desensitization of body by suitable vaccines. Your second query is for your sinusitis, for this I would like to say these sinus inflammation may be Allergic / infective. Sometimes there are some other nasal conditions like deviated nasal septum / septal spur / polyps / hypertrophied turbinates etc. which are responsible for recurrent sinusitis. Therefore, please consult your ENT doctor who will thoroughly diagnose the real defect which may be accordingly plan for treatment. I hope your query is answered. Regards. |
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 root planning. In meantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, use mouthwash chlorhexidine regularly. Hope this will help you. |
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 due to infection and control of infection should reduce it. Identification of cause of fever should be the effective solution in present context. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
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 function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased NSAIDs, Awards (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic Chat Doctor. These include methotrexate and sulfasalazine. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
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. Also, I would get you assessed by a gynecologist to rule out the chances of an undetected PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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. It will give you exact idea. Avoid the substance against which you have allergy. Antihistamines Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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 cause of my heartburn? | 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 characteristics. They usually are retro-sternal pains likes quizzing, tightness or heaviness. They may irradiate to both arms, neck and jaw. Furthermore, they last from 5 to 20 minutes. Long lasting pains are not typical heart pains, and in your age ischemic heart disease is rare. To exclude ischemic heart disease I would recommend a cardiac echo, a full blood analyze and a street test. Another reason of heartburn high be a gastrointestinal problem. So you should consult a gastrohepatologyst and maybe a fibrogastroscopi.Also, you have to exclude a Selectric problem doing a topical X-ray. After all this we can better judge what we are dealing with and how to treat it. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, Chat Doctor. |
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 outside of that it doesnt bother me. I am 35 years old and there is no history of breast cancer in my family. The doctor told me to come back in 6 months for another ultra sound just to make sure it hasnt grown. The doctor does not believe it is breast cancer...what do you think it can be? | 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 because - the lesion what he noted during the scan is not coming under criteria of cancer / malignancy.4. In this condition any doctor according to the studies does the same way.5. If there is any difference in lesion - growth - then an FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to evaluate the cells.6. Further treatment will depend on the findings. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
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 some basic information. Have you been diagnoses as depressed or psychotic or schizophrenia by any psychiatrist? If yes, you should follow his prescription. If not, please consult a psychiatrist immediately and diagnose yourself and get further treatment. Please do not take self-medication. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
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 under a lot of stress and my diet could be better, but its still reasonably balanced. Is this a 911-worthy condition (as some websites suggested) or can it wait till tomorrow? | 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 abdominal organs is very closely related to the abdominal aorta transmitting its pulsation to the swelling. It can only be known by physical examination and further investigations. Thank you for closing Chat Doctor forum for your health query. Wishing you all the luck and an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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 should go to the ER. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest X-ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose, kidney and liver function tests). If all the above-mentioned tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. Meanwhile, I would recommend performing a lot of physical activity and try to lose your weight. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes! |
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 bothers me. Thank you in advance. | 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 continue with your work-out and stop bothering about it till you don't feel any discomfort. Good Luck |
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 cut my leg. Ive been getting bruised really easily lately also. If someone just pokes me or I barely hit my hand in the table then it will bruise. Im really faired skin Im a red head, but having really light skin shouldnt be doing that. I cheer and I go down on my knee a lot in it, my whole knee Is bruised and swelled up. Nobody elses knees are and they do the something thing as me. Also when I get up in the mornings and first stand up I almost pass out, I did once. It weird because my eyes go blurry my hearing goes almost out. My legs stiff up and start shaking and my tongue start tingling and getting stiff. I went to the doctor over it once and they said to keep a Gatorade next to my bed, so I could drink some before I stood up, but that didnt help. One more thing is when I stand in one place for long my legs turn purple and peachy colored dots start coming and my legs itch really bad.? Is all of this normal? | 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 diagnosis. Dizziness after sudden raise from lying down position is common in people. If it is really limiting your activities further investigation might be necessary. Regards. |
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 guidance | 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 the situation. Please continue with all the required therapies, it will take long but will be helpful in long run. |
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 fungi on my foot (athletes foot) im curing them with a cream but everytime they are gone its onoy for a while. what medicen or cream should take or apply? tnx more power | 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 application for two weeks and fluconazole tablet weekly once for 1 month. But fungus on foot if still remains oral terminating therapy will be required. A consultation with a dermatologist is well appreciated. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
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 but now he Is week. What can be the best protein powder or diet for him ? Please help.. | 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 will require active physiotherapy in form of mobilization from bed and back strengthening exercises. Adding to that start calcium supplements like tablet shell 500\u00a0mg twice a day. Protein powder at this age will lead to indigestion and flatulence. Start physiotherapy and he would be fine. |
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 to my second molar. Could this be dry socket? its not unbearable pain but it is very uncomfortable, especially in that one spot. Besides that, I just have very bad swelling. thanks. | 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 the impacted tooth present. Saying that there are few other reasons that includes there can be a root stump left; this can be confirmed by an intro oral radiograph...it can also happen during the procedure your mandibular nerve was hurt; well it can only stand true when all other reason for your pain is eliminated, now cure for nerve injury totally depends on the degree of the injury, as per your case if this reason holds correct then it will take 3-5 months to recover completely. To overcome the pain have an analgesic for 3 days and if it doesn't subside then visit to your treated dentist and do the radiograph. Get well soon |
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 ill vomiting etc. ER doc did renal ultra sound and said blockage and hydronephrosis was gone. My ?, I still have pain in my right quadrant especially in my groin. Could this be residual pain from passing a supposed stone? | 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 and rarely vary there is a possibility of cancer. I believe that your urologist has suspected some growth and wants to take biopsy. If repeat ultrasound show shy |
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 same spots. | 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 alleviate the problem. For a yucca diagnosis am afraid a skin biopsy may be required. Cheers & Good Luck! |
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? Thank you | 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 there will be weakness of the core and spinal muscles. Once the Strengthening of the core and spinal muscles is done I am pretty sure your numbness issue should come down. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recoveryregardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
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 my mother has the same diabetes and high blood pressure and suffers trachy/brady syndrome and sleep apnea and she was offered CAPD for her kidney failure.. | 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 benefit getting her on this procedure. I can only suggest why such a decision might have been made. I think you should consider talking with her doctor to get specific answers to this question in order to better understand the reasons. Besides, how old is she? I wish this really helps and provide some guidance to you. Wish your aunt all the best. |
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 rotator cuff to crap, could this be the cause of my lower pec just missing like that, or the gyno or something? it feaked me out and is very displeasing to see. | 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 answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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 Etoricoxib-MR will aid. As for your curiosities.....start wearing Venous Stockings at all times. Calf pumping exercises are the best. In extreme cases if all remedies fail then surgical stripping of veins if the only resort. I hope my advice has helped Good luck |
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 hepatitas B once in 72 hrs(now viral load under control its less than 3.8 and as per report virus is not detected) . Can you please suggest your opinion on such prescription ? As per him no other option is available for kedney problem | 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 with fatty liver . that time I continued udiliv300 daily for 4months . then I stopped it. should I start it again? I hv no habbit of achohol but I use to smoke 10 cigrattes daily. | 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 search the cause. Take low fat diet with high protein. Avoid alcohols and smoking. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ |
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 him checked out? | 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 paracetamol and cetirizine for fever and itching under your GP's guidance until you visit ER. Apply the calamine lotion this can help your child in itching. Please maintain hygiene by frequent cleaning and Chat Doctor. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ |
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 back in the same place and probably lasts about 2 to 4 weeks. It is around the same size as 2, 2penny coins (uk). | 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 blood tests as about eosinophilic or not. So please mention above things. Good luck. Chat Doctor. |
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 double bypass at age 43. High blood pressure and slightly high cholesterol managed with medication. | 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 same is highly recommended for diagnosis Hope this clears your query. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards. |
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 sitting on my chest and when I touch my chest it feels like I have a bruise on the inside. Im not sure if i should go back to the doctor. Please give me some advice. Thanks! | 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 turn causes chest tightness, chest pain, coughing, breathing difficulty etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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. Calcification 3. Rarely Complete resolution. Since he has completed 1 year of treatment, fibrotic lesions are likely to develop as a healing process. So these parenchymal marks are nothing but healed fibrotic scars. So if he is asymptomatic then no need to worry. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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 had TB. After DOTS, she was OK and lung is very well now after X ray as I know. She has not taken any oral drugs but some creams at the past. No allergy , no pain. But due to expose of sunlight, skin becomes dark. I am clinical psychologist and parasitologist. I am doing PhD in health science. No other physical and anatomical problem she had. Sometimes constipation only. Would you please give me proper suggestion. Thanking you, | 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 or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications. The symptoms of plasma are dark, irregular well demarcated hyperpigmented patches commonly found on the upper cheek, nose, upper lip and forehead. Plasma does not cause any other symptoms beyond the cosmetic discoloration. Treatments to hasten the fading of the discolored patches include |
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 the answer. This dizziness and floating feeling is really annoying and very hard to work. I just want my good health back again. |
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 Heart Association (AHA) for the adult patients who are taking medicines like Lisinopril to lower the high BP. As per the data given, you have Class I Obesity (31.57 Kg/m2). The normal BMI is 18.5 - 25 Kg/m2, and the ideal weight for your age and the height should be with in the range of 128-175 Lbs. Beside Lisinopril, you need to have certain lifestyle changes for preventing and treating high blood pressure. These include |
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 you to closely monitor your blood pressure different times during the day (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your attending physician. Do you have other symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing? I would also recommend performing some tests, besides a careful physical examination |
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 happened to me on monday not drinking but I had smoked a little bit of weed. This time I had to lie on the floor. Also happened me around 2 weeks ago and I was drinking on this occasion again I had to lie on the floor. Apparently when this happens my lips go blue and all colour goes from my face. I have collapsed with a hangover one day also and almost twice when working out. I have pins and needles very regularly of late and lots of headaches - with some back neck and wrist pain. Do you have any idea what this could be?? | 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 symptoms can also be caused due to heart issues and blockage of the neck vessels which supply blood to the brain. I recommend an ECG, 2 d echo, carotid artery Doppler and x-ray of chest and cervical spine. Also, please get your blood tests -CBC, it D, it B12, and fasting and post lunch blood sugars. Please revert with the above test results. Please also measure your BP regularly. If all these tests are normal, an MRI +MRA brain should be done. Please refrain from any alcohol, tobacco and weed. Wishing you good healthRegards |
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 on anything. He doesn t want to talk to anyone. He is fearful of going outside, other people. He cannot go anywhere and doesn t know why. It is driving him crazy and myself. He s been to the ER several times, once baker acted and spent time in a recovery center that just drugged him and made him worse. First his PCP felt he was severely depressed and tried prestiq but it didn t do anything good. He bacame more depressed and isolated. At one time he refused to eat and drink and lost 40 lbs. He s been to the PCP, psychiatrist, and ER several times since October. Nobody knows what this is and nothing has helped. | 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 which one may be judged, worry about embarrassment or humiliation or concern about offending someone. Talk therapy or psychotherapy and antidepressants can help increase confidence and improve ability to interact with others. I suggest online psychotherapy and counseling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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 daily also now I am experiencing vertigo, clumsiness, and am easily confused and forgetful. The urgent care doc said I need to get a referral to a Nero doc but it is going to be three months until I can see my doc to get a referral. Do you think it is something I should leave alone for the next three months and just deal with it or should I go to ER to get help sooner? Thank you so much for your time I hope to hear back from you | 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 can be taken safely as prescribed by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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, quantity of bleeds and associated symptoms. Certain basic investigations of Complete blood mammogram can be done to establish the hemoglobin levels, blood profile for Anemia. ESR levels may prove useful. Besides, a detailed evaluation of symptoms will be needed, Therefore a general physician opinion is advisable. Welcome for further suggestions Chat Doctor. |
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 report,blood sugar, uroflam test everithing is normal. During this period he gets high fever & severe head ache, so bad that he cannot move his head in any direction.Im very worried about his head ache and other symptoms. He has taken many antibiotics .It didnt work it is recurrent now. Now, his Dr. has prescribed an antibiotic called urifast, daily two times for 14 days & then he has to take this tablet for 2 months, once daily and, his Dr. told him to take IVU X-RAY also.Dr is there any problem for taking this antibiotic such a long period.HIS IMMUNITY IS VERY POOR.Any weather change he falls sick.Pls help my son. Dr. his body wt is about 94 kg. | 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 the last 6 months? Does he have any history of Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, does he take any medications that reduce his immunity? Now if I answer based on the information you provided. First, one thing you should know is that male Urinary tract infection are mostly difficult trace or manage compared to females, its more likely to see a recurrent female infection than male. I don't know what made your doctor to treat your son with only antibiotic medications, if I was your Doctor I would consider admitting him to hospital so that I can take all necessary tests required, I would also consider treating him by giving him IV solution to help him rely Chat Doctor. The ICU test the doctor ordered is a good choice to look for any abnormalities in the whole urinary tract including kidneys. Here are few things I would do if you came to my Hospital, you can consider discussing the following with your Doctor.1. Admit to hospital immediately, so that I can give IV fluids and IV antibiotics and run tests such as CBC, Urinalysis, Urine culture, ICU. 2. Since your son had recurrent UTI, I might consider doing some other tests to see if he has other co-morbidities such as diabetes, Tuberculosis etc.3. Some patient that had recurrent UTI might actually have something called Fistulas caused by a disease known as Crohn's disease. Therefore, if ICU shows normal results, I will refer him to Gastroenterology specialist to do Colonoscopy. Specially if your son suffers from diarrhea Crohn's disease is an Inflammatory Bowel disease that causes severe abdominal pain and could lead to forming fistula (holes between intestines and urinary tract) that might cause some bacteria from the Intestines to reach to the urinary tracts thus cause a Urinary tract infection. I hope you can discuss the points i mentioned with your current Doctor, so they can consider it. Wish you all the best and I hope your son gets better soon. |
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 carotene (precursor of vitamin A) in blood. It occurs due to intake of carrots and similar yellow orange food items. It can also occur in conditions like hypothyroidism and diabetes. You can discuss with his doctor about these possibilities. Regards |
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 bandage, is the swelling normal after four days ? | 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 daily - add tab. Seropeptidase thrice daily in order to reduce the swelling + tab. Panto 40 mg along with each dose- Thrombophob gel for local application- give good rest to the affected area & don't over strain it - keep Ice pack & elevate the foot end Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
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 examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis or asthma. If it shows obstructive airway defect than you will need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Antihistamine and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out cardiac diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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 their pediatrician or upload the images on this website and get back to us. Regards - |
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 and not breathing to relax.Please advise | 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 helpful. You should consider re visiting your doctor for an assessment to determine if this is the cause of your symptoms. I hope this helps |
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 some muscle relaxers and maybe some sort of narcotic that I could take when this pain occurs. Neurontin has also helped me in the past. Where do I need to go to get a doctor to take me seriously? I have FEDERAL blue cross BLUE shield insurance. I just need a doctor who will prescribe me what will WORK. | 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 STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO GET AN X-ray OR PREFERABLY AN MRI SCAN TO ACCURATELY DIAGNOSE THIS DISORDER.MEASURES LIKE AVOIDING PROLONGED SITTING, ALTERNATE FEW PACED WALKING, ANALGESICS LIKE BROKEN, PARACETAMOL,HOT WATER PADS USED INTERMITTENTLY.SEVERE PAIN CAN BE CONTROLLED WITH OPIOIDS LIKE TRAMADOL.IN CASE IF THESE MEASURES DO NOT RESOLVE YOUR PAIN, SURGICAL TREATMENT IS THE NEXT AND DEFINITIVE LINE OF MANAGEMENT.SURGERY LIKE \"OPEN LUMBAR LAMINECTOMY\"IS DONE WITH EXCELLENT RESULT OUTCOMES.CONCLUSIVE OPINION |
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 maximum, when i get up from sleep..it becomes very difficult for me to stand due to the pains. but once i stand after a minute or two i feel ok and can walk fine..the pain mild when i move and change my postures.. but after sitting for a prolonged period or waking up after a sleep..i have to bear hip and waist pain | 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 meanwhile take painkillers. Hope I answered your question, will be happy to help you if you have other queries. |
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 the metastasis to legs, I am not sure if there is deep vein thrombosis in the legs causing swollen limbs or there is any other condition directly arising from the cancer. Another fact is the feces in her stomach, it appears that she might be having bowel related conditions due to cancer spread. Considering the above complications, it is difficult to control the disease and effects due to the cancer, and she should be given pain relief and her general health should be maintained. Please do not worry. |
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 an EEG test to check if any seizure like activity on. Hope I cleared your query. Take care. |
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-inflammatory and calcium with it D. If swelling is giving pain I will advise you to further investigate. Partial tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy by USG and TENS. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
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 even more? | 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 control pills are low doses of hormones which will allow your periods to come every month at a regular interval (during the pill free period). There is no evidence that these pills damage the reproductive system. There maybe some side effects with these medicines like headaches, nausea vomiting, breast tenderness, but these are mild and fade away in few days to weeks.However, these pills are not going to cure your underlying problem. So do discuss with your treating doctor about the cause for your irregular periods and ovary being small. I am sure your doctor will explain after seeing the reports if any. Hope this helps. Take care. |
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 should be considered. Lipoma or cyst can be removed with small incision. Hope this will help. Regards. |
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 Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. She will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, she will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. |
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 Ayurvedic treatment she can be fit. | 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 no doctor suggests surgery. If u have any doubt regarding this, nothing wrong in getting a second opinion from another neurosurgeon. Pls first get another doctor opinion n then think of yoga/exercise as these still aggravate the problem if there is severe disc prolapse/fracture. |
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 may increase the blood levels and side effects of Norton. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use these medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes, or you experience increased side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
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 the taste buds seem to be joined and a little bit redder. I am making an appt to see a different doctor but am now very worried. Could it be cancer? | 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 let me know what has to be done now. Thanks and RegardsRevathy | 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 such patients do come to whom I advise ultrasound abdomen & pelvis. Consult your doctor for omeprazole, sucralfate. Wish you good health. Hope this information is useful for you. Thanks. Regards. |
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 should not make you worry as it is common problem.....heavy meals or fatty meals always cause increase acid reflux as there is digestion of heavy meals leads to increase gastric acid reg urge that cause severe heart burn ....about treatment of that you can take raiding as it has effect antagonist to gastric acid and ....also you should take omeprazole which decrease synthesis of gastric acid and relief of these symptoms and you should avoid stress and anxiety and heavy meals or fatty meals that may make your symptoms worse.......also avoid more Chat Doctor. .....last thing you should do laboratory test to detect if you have Helicobacter bacteria antibodies as this bacteria may cause these symptoms to be prolonged with no effect of antacid treatment...... .......wish you healthy life |
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. 2) swelling of hands, feet & eyes (approximately 2 times the regular size) 3) blood pressure normal for all but high for me 120/80 im normally under 100/70 or so. When urinating I do see foamy small bubbles in the toilet and at one point I did urinate a dark orange brown urine; which subsiquently has turned a normal to a little dark yellow. | 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 consult a physician with reports for further evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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 this) and more recently, when I am using the toilet, quite a lot comes out. I ve read that mostly, this would occur during ovulation . But I am concerned/curious as to what is causing this and if I should be worried. There is no pain or itching, aside from occassional cramps that I have considered normal since I had the Mirena placed. | 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 would ask you to get a clinical evaluation by a specialist to exclude vaginitis, erosion and/or polyps and if deemed necessary, replace the IUD. A trans-vaginal sonogram is also needed to see the condition of the pelvic organs; pelvic inflammation also should be excluded. Hope this helps. |
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 and i would like my mom to be healthy 110% better | 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 can guide further precisely. Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing her fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards dear take care. |
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 cough. While the inhalers have helped 1 week later i still have the cough, wheezing, sinus congestion and now one ear is plugged. Is there anything I can do? Should i go back to my doctor? | 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 your Doctor and get X-ray PNS and X-ray chest, and proceed accordingly. Wish you speedy recovery |
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 still feel the back pain slightly. Also, my left leg has been going numb for about 3 weeks now. It just started out of nowhere. It usually happens when I am on my feet in the standing position for more than 15 minutes. The numbing does not usually occur when walking. Also, the back pain is more prominent when lying down. It goes almost unnoticed when walking as well. I dont have insurance so I havent been to the doctor. Any thoughts? | 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 and then spasm at every BM as a normal phenomenon, but in your case due to spasm you get pain. I would advise you to go for MRI of the spine to find out where the disc is as you have problem with the lower limb as well and then decide what is the best treatment |
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 physician and start antibiotic. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions please donor hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health |
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 weigh 110 pounds. I ve been to a cardiologist but I can t remember if I told him about my palpitations. He said my heart was perfect and even did an EKG but that was 3 or 4 years ago. | 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 at the time of symptoms, or if that's not feasible a 24 hour holder if the symptoms happens at least once daily Regards |
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 for a while. I understand there would be some pains/aches for a period of time while the fusion is taking place. However, I am surprised with the sensation of sun-burn that started recently. Looking forward to your comments/advice. I am taking lyrica (25mg) and neurogen once a day. Thank you | 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 worry, physical therapy and protective measures may suffice at this stage.please go in for check up. Best wishes Chat Doctor. |
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 results, you need not worry about the pregnancy. Implant can cause all these symptoms per se too. It is not a reliable sign of pregnancy.4)If you are still worried, get a pelvic ultrasound done too. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
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 her that and she is only on breatsmilk.kindly advise. | 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 or thrice a day, continue to breastfeeding, monitor urine output. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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 cause as well as it could be musculoskeletal pain ...for which simple analgesic useful along with warm compress... According to cause treatment given ...Don't worry. Take care Advise |
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 specialist and neuro ophthalmologist. Neither could find any problem. It is as if when my eye moves the inertia keeps the IOL moving after my eye stops. Feel as if he has basically written me off. Not sure where to go to find someone who specializes in post cataract complications like this. I m convinced either wrong sized lens or improperly implanted ones. I ve had to give up on reading as it is too mentally exhausting. Only other symptom is I have trouble with bright lights/sunshine. Especially coming from the side or above. | 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 is causing your issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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 my penis on her opening didnt penetrate it only a little but in the end while taking out condom got out and i saw cum on her vaginal lips maybe and immediately she took an i pill within an hour she has irregular period last gap was of 3-4 months is there any chance of pregnancy still ? | 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 period which means if couple have sex in this period then there is maximum chances of getting pregnant. The leftover days are in the safe period. If your girlfriend was having regular periods then there are fewer chances of her getting pregnant. But if she was having irregular menstrual cycles then there are chances of her getting pregnant depending on the length of the shortest and the longest menstrual cycle. Sperms may be present even in the pre ejaculatory fluid and average time of sperms to reach site of fertilization is 30 minutes. Sperms can ascend into the vagina even without actual penetration. |
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. Avoid sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets. Washing clothes in hot water with fungicidal soap. Avoid walking barefoot. Wash with an antibacterial and antifungal soap or one that contains tea tree oil, which contains terpinen-4-ol. Avoid touching pets with bald spots as they are often carriers of the fungus. You might have to take systemic antifungal Chat Doctor. Remember good hygiene practices. Take care! |
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 imaging?? | 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 rule out any major problem. A course of an antibiotic and metronidazole and deforming is worth a trial for 5 days, |
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, lump gets painful, and some discharge can appear. Other benign skin lesions like cyst or hair follicle inflammation are also possible. Please consult your doctor with this lump and the treatment depends on the diagnosis. Hope this will help. Regards. |
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 Box and her receiving xrays and blood work. Does she need to go to the ER or wait another day? What are the chances of her being admitted? | 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 she needs broncos copy with BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis like culture and sensitivity. Culture report will isolate the causative organism and sensitivity report will guide about appropriate effective antibiotic treatment. By this, we can fasten the recovery and improvement. So consult emergency room and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks. |
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