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I have a rash on my face I noticed a few days ago. My skin is red and blotchy with what looks like tiny white heads all over the area. I have been using my typical acne treatments and I have popped some of the tiny white heads. They look like mini clogged pores and against the sides of my nose, mouth, chin and against my jawline. Last break out like this was 10-11 months ago and i noted this was triggered from a water enhancer I was using. Is this an allergy to a type of food dye? | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Since your symptoms are recurring after 11 months there may be chance of allergy, but your description on the lesions suggests more of acne. Redness may be due to infection. Don't pop anything, wash regularly with cool water for 5-7 times a day, use oil remover soap, don't rub your towel on face just press it to absorb water, can start topical antibiotic to prevent infection and anti acne ointment. Consult your doctor for examination and management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards |
I woke up about 2.5 weeks ago to find a lump on my shin about 1 inch long. It s very red, hurts when i walk and gets itchy sometimes. There has never been a bruise on it or around that area in the past 3 weeks at least and it is very warm to the touch. I don t recall hitting my leg, though i might have and not noticed. Should I be worried because the lump has not gone away or because it didn t form a bruise? Could it be something serious? | HI, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns about the Cause of itchy painful lump on your shin. You should not worry about such a lump as its non-cancerous. But you need to consult Er Surgeon and to fix its cause by physical and lab investigations from many other causes of such a lump. In your case with the facts put up by you, it seems to be due to-either popped up perforator with hematoma, as it gets itchy sometimes, under the skin. Any stressful movements with varicose veins with incompetent perforators would cause such a lump or it could be due to bug bite with infection with boil. So Don't worry but be on the watch and consult ER Surgeon if it grows and becomes more painful.-As the with very small duration, I would suggest you to Consult an ER Surgeon and get the physical examination and his Second Opinion on it. This would help you to plan treatment with your ER surgeon. Hope this reply would satisfy your query and worry with ITF you feel satisfied with this reply, dont forget to hit thanks and write excellent review comments, which would improve my rating for new needy visitors to Chat Doctor. Welcome for any further query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Have a good day. With Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl-CVTS, Senior Surgical Specialist |
Hi Doctor,A friend of mine (23 male) met with a lorry accident this march. He was immediately taken to hospital and the doctors had to perform few surgerys. His left kidney was damaged so they had to remove it. His spleen was shattered and that was removed as well. The back of his skin was completely torn and now new skin is been formed. Since the accident his lower part of the body has lost senses that is from his waist. Wil he be able to walk normally again? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really sorry for your friends' health problem, now the time is the only way before us to see what happen next, as long as therapy are concern physiotherapy is the only option can give good result or else if a neurosurgeon could do something if there is any ray of hope, one more thing patients will power it always works, but can say when ? let's hope for the goodbye. |
i spit up old blood every now and then for past 4 or 5 yrs i sue to smoke 6 yrs ago and i have been hospitalized for chest pain and they found a spot on lung and watched it for 3 months didn go away but didnt grow but he didnt want to see m again im 23 yrs old and still have chest pain and sometimes it hurts when i breath in or out have been hospitalized for that also it was plurisy but im stilll having the problem since august should i be worried | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having smoking history with hemoptysis (blood in sputum) with spot on chest x-ray. So we should definitely rule out lung cancer and tuberculosis in your case. In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy. CT thorax is far superior to chest x-ray in identifying lung cancer. Bronchoscopy is beneficial in diagnosing TB. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My daughter is in Africa and is experiencing abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant of her abdomen. Pain is sharp and constant and radiates up under her rib cage. She says area feels hard. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history about your daughter who is in Africa and understood your concerns. The pain in upper abdomen on the right qua Chat Doctor. Gall bladder infection with or without stone. Any pathology of colon, stomach in this area can cause pains.Hence, I would advise her the following |
My left arm 6 inches above elbow and all the way to wrist became swollen yesterday There is no pain, only tightness. There is no sign of a bite or rash. I have not eaten any new foods. The only change in my lifestyle has been the initiation of an exercise program that involves lifting 4 pound bar bells over my head and in front f my body. These are done in a program including 6 exercises of fifteen reps with four sets. | Hi, this looks a classical symptom of Delayed onset muscle soreness(DOES). This is very common when you do strengthening exercises. The effect of DOES stays back for 72 hours +/-. Kindly wait for some 72 hours and see how it is. Meantime for pain and swelling you can use hot water fermentation and later once the swelling comes down you should be able to train yourself. Kindly be slow and gradual in doing exercises. As there is a great saying - \"Rome was not build in one day\" so muscles can be built over a period of time with slow and steady exercises. I wish you a steady recovery |
I had a sharp pain tonight in the cold air when I breathed in deeply. I have mild asthma but I doubt it was that. I also have, forgive the spelling, suspected Rhamdomyalisys (or something like that) from a drug interaction between cholesterol pills. I got off statins and Niaspan back in September.It did feel muscular but it was hard to tell. | If you suspect Rhabdomyolysis, it is better to check blood level of Creatine kinase (CPK level). If you are on Statins for high cholesterol level it is better to consult your doctor for an alternative. Sometimes you can have deep pain when breathing in deeply due to a muscle catch/pull. If your asthma control is good I would have a conservative approach, as long it is not impairing your day-to-day activity. |
hi i really want to be frieds with a 65 year old man i am 38 year old male how do aproach him? i lost my father 3 years ago and i want do thinks with him which i didnt had the change to do it with my father what should i do? he is a father figurin to me | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Elders at that age have a lot of wisdom. You need to approach him and tell him what you want from him. Also learn to listen. Old people always like to be listened. Trigger him to talk about his happy yesteryear and watch him open his heart in front of you. Then, you have a bridge for you to walk over towards his heart. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
I started sneezing and runny nouse out of the blues like if it was allergies inmediately after I felt right of my face hurting even my ear and head and jaw right side feels uncomfortable and like if it was inflamated. Never ever felt it. Tylenol aliviated a lot but still bothers me... what could it be? | Hi, This all symptoms could be due to allergic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis or right side Otis media. You will require routine blood investigations and thoroughly examination by ENT specialist for get it diagnosed first. In this case, oral antibiotics (accolades or quinolones) to combat any super infection with antiallergics, antiinflammatory with steam inhalation. So, better consult ENT surgeon for further treatment. |
Hello. Im a 25 year old female weigh 145 pounds solid. I have been trying to conceive since October 2012. I was on Mirena for about 3 years until October it fell out while I was bathing. I called my GYN an he said that it was ok longs I was not having any discomfort. Which I wasnt. During intercourse, I tend to bleed. That has happened 3 months ago. No bleeding since, but I now i experience pain during intercourse. I have lost all my sex drive. Feels like my hormone level is way low amongst other things. My menstrual cycle is way off. It does not come on the same time each month and at times I go a month without it. Its been like day January 22, February day 31, March day 31, no cycle in April ,and a cycle on May 18. I do have pelvic pain on an off. I am beginning to get scared. I really want another child, but do not think my body is ready for it. I have 2 other children. No problem conceiving them. Please help!!! | Hi, You should see a specialist for a local exam and a pap smear. The cause of the bleeding and the pain should be localized. Also, you would need a complete hormonal profile to see if any hormonal disturbances are causing the abnormal menstrual cycles. Sudden weight disturbances, stress, infections or certain medications also can cause menstrual irregularities. Please get a complete assessment and maintain a healthy weight. Hope your query is answered. Take care. |
Hi,I am 49 year old female. I had my gallbladder removed a year ago. About 2 months after that I started getting a pain in my back behind my rids about 2 inches to right of spine and about 2 inches down from shoulder blade. It has me worried. It has gone on now for 9 months. It seems to be there when I am very active and also after I eat at times. Also If I am needing to have a bowel movement or get constipated it seems to be worse and is relieived after the bowel movement. Not always but enough to be noticed. As if there is pressure. I also have scoliosis. My spine does curve to the right. Today I have noticed the pain does seem to come around the ribs to the front a little. I can change position and feel some relief at times. Others times no. It is worse when I move alot. My ribs are uneven from the scoliosis. I am concerned it is liver related. Or something else. It was just a year ago I had many tests and ultrasounds to determine my gallbladder should come out. Any ideas please. I have no medical insurance. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. This looks to me like so called postcholecystectomy syn Chat Doctor. Symptoms include systemic symptoms such as sweating and heat sense but also dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods. Postcholecystectomy syn |
hi, my self jinu prabha . I am 28 years old lady. I have thyroid in my neck. I have already tested in the lab. I have TSH- 7.59 FREE T3- 1.77 FREE T4- .84 THYROID MICROSOMAL AB - 50 THYROGLOBULIN - 75 SPECIMEN - FNAC THYROID MICROSCOPIC | Hi, Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) with hypothyroidism for which your doctor has prescribed thermoform (the thyroid hormone). Thyronorm should always be taken on an empty stomach 60 minutes before meals or breakfast. Its common side effects include increased nervousness, tremors, heat intolerance, sweating, palpitation tachycardia and weight loss. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Okay, i am 18 and i am in 12th grade, i ha testicle torsion surgery in 9th grade, it was all normal afterwards except a little discomfort but i could deal with it, but in the spring of this year i got many tippers and i got hit pretty hard 3 times, after the third hit it started to be more uncomfortable and a little pain for under an hour every now and ten, but they became monthly 3 months ago, now fast forward a bit to 2-3 weeks ago. I was masturbating harder than normal and it felt like i pulled something, twice in the same spot, after that happened i got very very nausoius and dizzy, i had pain for an hour, i went to my doc who did my surgery and he did an exam, he said everything was alright as in no cyst and it didnt twist and no cancer, i forgot to tell him i was masturbating but he said i probs pinched it or something. It has been more uncomfortable ever since that happened, like almost everyday its uncomfortable, i masturbate 3-4 times a day usually and still do, they seem to swell up a little then go back down sort of, or they just get bigger for a little bit and then go back down, but something that is troubling me is that my skin around my testicles are cold, like usually i dont feel them being cold but they are now all of a sudden, and the same thing with the tip of my penis, ik that its normal if they are a little colder but idk, and ik that te left testicle is usually bigger but my right one is bigger, the same side where i think i pulled something, my questions are these | Hi I do not think masturbating causes this kind of feeling after surgery. Signs of inflammation can be swelling .pain erythema and increase in local temperature. But inflammation cannot be for so long after surgery even then use antibiotic twice daily and anti-inflammatory agent twice daily can decrease the inflammation if present. Yes ultrasound can be done to see for any changes in the passage of sperms.I think simple neurons plus daily once can cure the condition |
Numbness on my left foot s second to. Hi, I m a male of 23 years old, 5 5 , and weight about 200lbs. I ve had numbness on my toe for about a month already and it s really concerning me. I don t feel any pain unless I touch to massage it, to get some blood circulation, in case that s the problem. It s not an unbearable pain and I also have tingling at touch. I also have not suffered any injury. It started after working in construction for a day. I m really concerned it might be something serious. | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you have numbness and tingling along with pain on touch this could be related to the nerve pinch. As this is most of the time ignored and later stages comes with high impact. Taking an MRI of lumbar spine should provide us possible understanding by which proper exercises will be implemented to safeguard on the initial stages. Also, you are a construction employee such spine injuries can be expected. You may have not directly impacted the spine but the stress and strain on the miscall system will lead later to other factors like numbness and tingling sensation will recommend you to undergo physical therapy as it will help you from the initial stages and avoid future injuries if the spine. Being your profession demands high physical exertion making the stability of the spine in the initial stages is very important. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
My husband is complaining of back and upper abdominal pain. He is throwing up after eating or drinking. Before the pain started he had a bad headache and the one side of each of his eye had a blood vessel that seemed to rupture. He is not showing a fever or body aches. | Hi. The most common cause of the pain in upper abdomen with backache are 1. Ulcer in the posterior wall of the stomach or 2 Pancreatitis3 The abdominal aorta aneurysm and such cases can cause, but very rarely. The reason for headache and the blood shot eye on one side can be due to increased blood pressure. I would advise you the following to be done urgently |
since my husband had his angiogram he has had a pain from where they entered to across to kind of the top of the pubic bone...this pain has increasingly gotten worse...all his doctors say is that s to bad..it happens sometimes...It has gotten worse and of course he can not ejaculate without very bad pain | Dear Patient, usually the pain of assess site of the angiography gets normal in a weeks time, if it persists, the first thing to rule out is infection, but if there is no inflammation than the other probable reason is injury to regional cutaneous nerves, or simple less tolerance to pain. You should discuss your concern with your doctor and see if there is any sign of infection, if yes proper treatment is initiated, and it gets corrected. Take care and consult soon |
I have had small blister like bumps on my groin area for six months now, mostly on my waist line where my underwear rub, but they have appeared in other areas of the groin. they are moving up by my naval and i noticed one forming on my inner thigh. I have had no urination pain or glandular flare ups. They its when they dry up and scab over. I have been using Lotriman hoping it was jock itch but they keep appearing in new places. | HiT hanks for your querySeems like you have developed folliculitis in the groin. Now firstly I would advise you to keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area. Wear cotton undergarments to decrease the amount of sweating. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream over the area twice daily. If inspire of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with painkillers. In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment. Hope it helps |
Hello, my name is Olen and I have end stage renal disease, last night a cousin called and she has had numerous bouts of kidney infections, she has had blood in her urine.Could she be leading up to kidney failure like me? I m going to talk with her on the phone tonight, any thoughts? | Thanks for your query. Bouts of hematuria may be due to kidney or bladder disease. Even if it is kidney, in few cases it may reach to end stage renal disease, in others it could be harmless. She may need a renal biopsy if suspected to have hematuria of renal origin. In any case, if I were her treating doctor, I would examine her clinically and first run basic tests of complete blood count, urine exam, presence of proteinuria and then if needed biopsy. You should consult a physician/ nephrologist. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. |
my daughter is 2 and half years old. she is having cold and cough. After she sleeps in night cough starts at around 2AM and lasts till 6AM. It looks like phlegm is choking her throat. Can you suggest some syrup for her to sleep well in night and relieve her from cough? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
hi ,fi start to use crest 3d white with some crest ehitestrips treatment and i found after one week that i had some small pimple or bump and one big on my down lips it s natural? | Hello and thank you for your question. A tooth whitener which is generally HY Chat Doctor. These products may cause an irritation or bumps on the outside of the mouth. If this occurs you may have a sensitivity to the product. Make sure that you don't have any lay on the surface of your skin and keep it on your teeth. Pimples are products of bacterial infections in the pores of your skin. Since these products do not contain pimple causing bacteria, it is unlikely that they would cause these issues. Irritation, tooth sensitivity to cold, and gingival soreness and signs that too much has been used and have been in contact with other places other than your teeth. Remember that tooth sensitivity caused by whitening agents is temporary and can be relieved with an anti-sensitive toothpaste. Best regards |
Hi I ve dipped smokeless tobacco for about 5 yrs. I quit about a month ago because I felt a pain in side of my neck. I still feel it, in fact it has just gotten worse. Maybe it got worse because I m paranoid and keep messing with it or it s cancerous. Help me make sense of this, thanks | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Tobacco can lead to throat cancer and 5 years of exposure is sufficient to produce cancer. And throat pain can be the early symptom of cancer. So better to consult ENT specialist and get done direct laryngoscopy to rule out any mass lesion. If present biopsy should be done. Also get done CT NECK to rule out lymphadenopathy. As throat malignancy can present as lymph nodes only. If all the reports are normal than consult psychiatrist and treat your paranoid behavior. Quit tobacco as soon as possible. |
I have had problems with my teeth since Ive been in my 20s and im 30 now...For about 5-6 years now I have had teeth removed on my left side if my mouth and the dentist did stitch up my gums .. however I do have something growing on my gum area where the tooth was removed.. it hasnt bothered me before and now it started to bother me as I push on it. What do u think this is..? Ive gone to the dentist for other teeth problems and they all try to send me to a speacialist but I dont have insurance! What can I do and im scared that its some kind of tumor or cancerous! PLEASE HELP! | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that the area growing after dental surgery is due to hypertrophy of gums. Having a cancer is less likely in your case. Symptoms of oral cancer includes the followingMouth sore that does not heal as expected. Lump feeling or thickened mucosa of your mouth. White or reddish patch on the inside of your mouth. Loose teeth. Poorly fitting dentures. Tongue pain. Jaw pain or restriction of movements. Difficult or painful chewing. Please get a clinical examination done by ENT specialist and confirm that you do not have a cancer. Please do not worry. |
I came off the pill 2 months ago. My last period was 3 weeks late and only lasted 4-5 days. My period would noramlly be due on the 28th of this month and I have had brown discharge for almost a week now, what is going on with me, I am trying to get pregnant, should I go and see my doctor? | Hallow Dear, The last period you had 3 weeks after discontinuing the pills for 4-5 days was normal. If after that you had no period for 7 weeks, it indicates you could be pregnant. However, you are having brown bleeding for last week. This could be missed abortion. Pregnancy immediately after discontinuation of birth control pills do have a risk of spontaneous abortion. Please report to your Obstetrician for correct diagnosis. You may need surgical evacuation if the abortion is not complete. This could be incidental abortion and need not repeat in the future. Hope this helps you. |
I have been suffering for 3 days now pain in the back of my right side of my head close to neck to above my right ear like blood vessel spasms comes and goes at times every few seconds especially at night or early morning. i drank hot water boiled with raw fresh ginger and i massage with peppermint oil. ibuprophen i took once did nothing, took excedrin extra strength once gave me tummy ache i took aleve 2 to last 12hrs helped a bit today during the day but now back to pain again I have no medical coverage and just applied on 12/23/13 to obama care but waiting for medical to call me Please help...from Ms. Tony YYYY@YYYY | Hi I am Chat Doctor. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Maybe you suffer from inflammation of the origin of the cervical muscles or some of the muscular tension. I suggest you take an anti-inflammatory and extender of the muscles and a topical analgesic with warm compresses work before going to sleep to give you some rest and relaxation and painkillers only when necessary in order to avoid stomach ache. I hope you work on the x-rays of the cervical spine and display them on your own doctor. Hope the above information helps you. Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
Pain in pain in both knees, it started this past week, if I kneel or squat down I cannot get back up without tightly holding on to something and physically pushing myself up and the pain then is excruciating. They are aching and painful even without movement. I m 57 and never had any real medical problems | Dear patient you seem to have early stage osteoarthritis. Pain on squatting and difficulty in getting up indicate this. I would like to advise X-ray of both knees anteroposterior view lateral and skyline view. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day for pain relief. Avoid squatting and crossed leg sitting. Start qua Chat Doctor. |
I had a vasectomy yesterday. All seems fine and have limited pain, but I have some tingling and numbness from my hip down to just above my knee on both sides. I am normally not one who lies on back for extended periods so am assuming I pinched a nerve, but have been up for a couple of hours and it doesnt seem to be getting much better. Do you have any recommendations? | Hi, I understand your concern and would agree with you in the fact that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve. But this is a short time to notice signs of improvement. I would recommend performing some physical activity (stretching, yoga, walking). If your symptoms do not improve in the next days, you should consult with your doctor and perform a nerve conduction study. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best wishes, |
My exboyfriend put braces on me to close a space between my front teeth. Now the skin between those teeth is swollen, bleeding and sore. He refuses to take braces off & he refuses to sign a release form for another orthodontist to take them off. I am in pain, what can I do other than try to remove these braces myself? Can you refer me to someone to take these off in the Youngstown Ohio area? | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. It sounds insane that any doctor would allow you stay in pains because someone has refused to sign a release form. Please, they need to be taken off or the complication ad Chat Doctor. Walk into any hospital and lay down your problem. Even without having complications from this, it is your right at any time to decide whether you want to continue wearing them or not and no one would otherwise say no. If you should be unable to get this ad |
I am having sharp, prick-like pains in the palms of my hands and the soles of my feet (arches). The pain started a few months ago in my hands and was occasional. Now the pain is constant in both my hands and feet and occasionally in my arms and/or legs. | Hi, As your symptoms are constantly occurring, as for now I would like to ask your age and a few more other questions. Are you a strict vegetarian? Do you Chat Doctor? As for now I would suggest you to get your sugar levels checked both fasting and post radial. And would suggest you to take It B12 and It B6 containing tablets. Erosion forte injection would help. If any reports from the above suggested ones are abnormal, we would go accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have an aunt with cancer on the outside of her lung. The doctors are going to fill that lung with foam. That s all the info I have received from family members. Apparently they will send her home for a couple of weeks, then bring her back to re-evaluate. I m not familiar with this procedure. Any insight? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. I guess your aunt is taking treatment similar to what was described as plumage in the past. In this treatment, given to people with severe lung TB, the lung was cleared and filled with inert balls. This can be compared to something like filling up the extra spaces which have been destroyed by the condition with an inert substance. This will prevent from more infection and avoid more complications. It is possible that her doctor wants to seal off any undesired area of lungs and pack it with inert material. This will restrict the disease to the affected areas and prevent any secondary infections. If there is any more detail that you have got then please send it to us, and we will explain more accurately the benefits of such a treatment in your aunts case. Please do not worry. |
My babies(twins) have some rush on the faces and on the hip where pamper linner passes not much though, could it be fungal infection that may require changing their sheets oftenly because its just more evident on face. ve applied candiderm cream, its reducing but fear of steroids any effect. | I think its rash you are trying to say you didn't mention the age of the child anyhow if both are large, breastfeeding children may be difficult to maintain moisture so sometimes might be associated with fungal infection like psoriasis versicolaror else in small child it might be a nappy rash that should be sort out there are a lot of products available in market for nappy rash you can buy it or else show it to the nearest physician and confirm it and go with his opinion too |
59 year old white female, 5ft 2in, 145lbs... good general medical condition.8 months ago I had a rood canal of an upper molar... the next day I suffered a severe Bells Palsy of the facial nerve on the same side, which has not fully recovered. I now need another root canal on the same tooth, but am terrified of the procedure as I am not sure if the Palsy is related to the original root canal. Should I be concerned? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bells palsy could not be because of the root canal treatment. But it can be because of the nerve injury during local anesthesia administration. You can get the root canal treatment but follow a proper injection technique. The palsy might reverse back to normal in days to week. You can take nerve regenerating Chat Doctor. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
hello doctor,im trying to get pregnant and my doctor said i ovulate within 3 days . she also gave me a choriomon 5000 shot . i just want to make sure what is it exactly. and she said after i should start taking Dupbaston tablets one per a day for 10 days and then i should be pregnant . can you explain what happening exactly? | Hi, Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Horizon 5000 IU is Chat Doctor (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin). Once the ovarian follicle has reached optimal size, injection Chat Doctor is given for ovulation. Then after 36 hrs of injection, ideally scan is done if the follicle is ruptured and planned for intercourse/ intrauterine insemination. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it. Thank you, Wish you good health. Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor .com/doctors/ |
Hi! Dr. My sgot is 130 and sgpt 150. I am avoiding alcohol and oily food. The problem seems to be aggravated by alcohol consumption.Can I have brown bread,rice and proteins. If yes what protein rich food can i have.What quantity of carbohydrates and proteins can I have ? Thank You | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The normal value varies from population to population. However, in general the levels of GOT and SGPT should be below 40 IU/L. Since, the levels of GOT and SGPT are elevated in your case- up to 130 and 150, other liver function tests also need to be done. Alcohol consumption affects the liver functions and can cause elevated GOT and SGPT levels. Fatty foods can cause fatty liver and thus aggravate the liver functions. Yes, you can have brown bread and proteins. Protein rich foods are pulses, eggs, fish, cheese and milk. You can have ample quantity of carboy Chat Doctor. Carboy |
.Hi, I have problem with my mother who is mentally disturbed from past 3 years. She is too aggressive and she reacts very oddly in social places as well as at home. For any small things she reacts very oddly, We want to show her to doctor in Nimhans Hospital, but we cant pull her in...Is there a away to get her treated without she being present there? | Hi dear, without seeing patient to treat is very difficult as for proper diagnosis detail history and mental status examination is necessary. You can take her forcefully to doctor once. What ever you describe about her suggest that she might have psychotic illness. There are many medications like typical anti-psychotic like haloperidol, chlorpromazine etc. and atypical anti-psychotic like risperidone, olanzapine etc.but without seeing patient difficult. Consult psychiatrist. Thank you |
Hi, I am a male and 29 years old. About 2.5 weeks ago I took a fall on a dirt bike and it resulted in a bruise on upper portion of my pelvis. There is also a somewhat mobile hard bump about the size of a pea in the bruise. Is this normal? and Will the bump go away? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion, you are having hematoma due to fall. Fall causes soft tissue injury like muscle, skin or subcutaneous tissues. And healing in these tissues occur by hematoma formation. Hematoma is swelling consisting inflammatory cells and other tissue needed for healing. So possibility of hematoma is more in your case. It will resolve slowly over time. So better to get done ultrasound examination of local part for the diagnosis of hematoma. And if it is hematoma then it will slowly resolve by itself, hence no treatment is required. |
have a child in my neighbor who is 3 years old. Apparently, when his mom was away, he might have swallowed something, or been bitten by a cat (NO one knows what actually happened), but the lil boy has been unable to talk for over 4 days now. He has been unable to eat any food or even drink water and is on severe medication and glucose dosage to keep him going. The doctors say that he has swelling in his wind pipe/food pipe and therefore has been unable to breathe or eat properly. NO one knows what actually happened, but apparently, he also has a bruised index finger and the doctors are speculating if he was bitten by a cat or some animal. He is having severe porblems talking, breathing, eating, and has a internal swelling. The doctors had asked to do a complete MRI, which showed the swelling has not crawled up to the brain yet and therefore the parents are hopeful again. What do you suggest Doc? I will appreciate any and every input from you. | This history goes with anaphylaxis which is sever allergic reaction, possibly from a toxic substance caused by biting or sting, could be a spider or even a snake .when these substance goes to the blood stream it causes multiple tissue damage, including systemic reaction and edema, this edema or swelling appears fatal in the narrow life dependent passages, such as the wind pipe. Which causes a subglottal stenosis and therefore difficulty in breathing and talking.these effects are worn off on few days but assisted ventilation and steroids are mandatory. I hope this helps |
Hi i had 2 embryo s transferd on wednesday 14th november after 3 days, on the sunday i had quite bad cramping pains, and have had sore breast the last few days ive been feeling quite light headed and sicky on a couple of occasions i have been sick. I took a test on wednesday 21st which was 7 days after transfer which was negative (i know this was early) should i ignore that test? | HELLO THERE. THANKS FOR WRITING. YES YOU COULD BE PREGNANT IF YOU HAVE MISSED YOUR PERIODS. URINE TEST TURNS POSITIVE GENERALLY AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF MISSED PERIOD OR MAY TAKE UNTO A WEEK TO BE POSITIVE WHEN PREGNANCY HORMONES ARE HIGH ENOUGH FOR THE KITS TO DETECT. YOU MAY REPEAT THE TEST IN A WEEKS TIME. ALSO CRAMPING IS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT OF EMBRYO TRANSFER. THIS OCCURS DUE TO MANIPULATION OF THE CERVIX TO INSERT THE EMBRYOS. SORE BREASTS COULD BE DUE TO THE PROGESTERONE TABLETS WHICH ARE PRESCRIBED FOR LAST 14\u00a0DAYS AFTER EMBRYO TRANSFER. HOWEVER, IF YOUR PAIN GETS SEVERE OR YOU DO NOT MENSTRUATE, YOU NEED TO CONSULT YOUR GYNECOLOGIST. TAKE CARE. |
hi,i have had chest pains off and on for last 3 years,have had loads of heart traces done,nothing came up. the pain is middle at top,and to the right.i past kidney stones begining of this year. still get pain in right hand lower back,sometimes in bum cheek ,and down my leg.i have been feeling good for 2 months, the got pains back in chest,tongue feels swallon and looks a bit white,head ache eyes not focasing proply.feel like crap.tied low energy.not like me at all. can you help. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First, no need to worry about heart diseases for your chest pain as your extensive cardiac work up is normal. In my opinion, we should rule out systemic causes like anemia, thyroid diseases, vitamin B12 deficiency etc. for all your symptoms. So get done hemoglobin estimation, thyroid function test and vitamin B12 level. If all these are normal then no need to worry about much. Sometimes uncontrolled stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. Do 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. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My father is 74. He has been having episodes where he doesnt know what day it is or if he has eaten or showered that day. He was recently diagnosed with Parkinson s disease with a chance of dementia. They did an MRI on Monday. It says Minimal Involutional Changes Appear Chronic. He is also very moody and saying hateful and hurtful things. He has always been difficult to deal with but he is getting really bad. My first thought was Alzheimer s. Any suggestions? | Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that his symptoms seem to be related to depression. From the other hand cognitive changes are common complications during Parkinson disease. They are related to the degradation of the brain cells, related to the disease itself. Besides, mood changes can also be related to Parkinson therapy. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with his neurologist and performing some cognitive tests in order to determine properly his cognitive problems. A psychiatric evaluation is also necessary to exclude possible depression, which can interfere with his memory and attention. There are different treatment options which can help improve his mood changes and his memory. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, |
If you have a tiny superficial cut on your hand, that is scabbed over-- not a hard, sturdy scab yet, but it s yellowish in color, and obviously closing the cut so it doesn t bleed, and you touch a surface area that may possibly have dried blood on it, can you catch Hep C this way? | Thanks for your query at ChatDoctorI see there is rarest of the rare possibility of transmission of infection in your case. But if you are too apprehensive I suggest you can get tested for serological evidence for HCV, Bag, HIV in that case. But due to long incubation period these test are often negative and need to be got tested at regular intervals. Keep your cut area clean and apply any antibacterial cream. Take care don't worry. |
I have a cyst in the third ventrical showed up on cat scan not on mri they werent shure it might even be a tumor what follow up procedures besides aditional mri at a later day is there needed i was told i dont have to see my neurologist anymore by him and her ordere the mri without a follow up appointment I have severe neck problems he forcefully pushed my neck forward to reach my chin to my chest after i told him i could not do that was that procedure even necessary for a cyst/ tumor in my middle of the brain | If this is a cyst/tumor in 3rd ventricle, it can cause obstruction in CSF for from lateral ventricles down to fourth ventricle and can lead to HY Chat Doctor. Option available are 1) open surgery by neurosurgeon2) Endoscopic third ventriculostomy3) Gamma knife surgery Right procedure will be determined based on patient condition, other morbidity and surgeons expertise. So consult your surgeon ASAP. |
MY ULTRA SOUND SCAN REPORT IS | Hi, thanks for writing in. Fatty liver is a condition in which there is abnormal deposition of fat in and around the liver. It is due to alteration in the systemic fat metabolism. It may be associated with diabetes or raised cholesterol or even over weight. If untreated it can give rise to pain, fat malabsorption, gall stones and the worst of all cirrhosis of liver. The good thing about the disease is that the disease is completely reversible. The outline of the management is1. Regular exercise.2. Dietary modifications (high protein moderate carboy Chat Doctor. Plenty of water4. Medications (a. trampoline citrate+sorbitol combination for 6 months b. Orbiting preparations for 6 weeks.)5. Repeat liver function tests and ultrasound examination after 6 months. I hope this answers your doubt regards |
Hello i recently noticed I have a small lump on my forehead right where my hairline is near the center. Yesterday it felt like somewhat of a bruise, but today it doesnt hurt. Im not sure if this is something serious or if it could be normal. I also have another little tiny bump (feels like a scab) more up into my head that itches like crazy sometimes. I am female, 24 years old. Healthy from what I know. These bumps are on my skin of my head not underneath the skin they move if i move my skin. | Hi, Dear I went through your query.1-By the facts placed by your query, I feel it to be- a lump due to the urticaria-or contact gallery to any cosmetics, or may be due to insect bite-as its itching.2-Hope this would solve your query,3-Thanks for your query to the Chat Doctor You are welcome for any further treatments if required. I would love to help you out of Your lump and cough. Thnks. Wellcome. |
gall bladder is distended, its wall thickened , multiple small calculi are seen in the lumen of GB,the Larger one is 8mm, It is a report of USG of Gall Bladder, Now I want to know that how much it is large ,and how it is cured,, by medicine or sergery.pls explain. if u kindly help me ,,I will be bounded to you. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have multiple stones in gall bladder with thickened wall. So it suggests chronic circular cholecystitis. Treatment of choice is surgery. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the best treatment option. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I ve seen a doctor couple of weeks ago because of me feeling dizzy and nauseous, he checked my blood pressure and it was low. I had some blood tests and found out that I have low hemoglobin and low iron so he prescribed me iron for 6 months. I somehow started eating better but today I felt a bit dizzy and threw up 4 times in an hour & my stomach won t stop irritation. Can you please help? Thanks | Hi and thanks for the query, Low blood pressure and low hemoglobin levels require a proper evaluation, most importantly by hematologist. Treating without knowing the exact cause might not be very useful. This could e a problem at the level of the bone marrow or other body structures. A complete blood count, thin and thick blood films to characterize the type of anemia might be helpful. Depending on these results and clinical evaluation of the hematologist, a bone marrow test called a bone marrow aspirate might be necessary. Consult your hematologist for a proper clinical evaluation. Thanks and best regards., Luchuo, MD. |
sure...patient with pseudomonas in knee replacement, on cefepine, sudden obtundation, hypercalcemia to 13.4, hypokalemia to 3.1, hyperventilation with Pco2 20, HCO3 18, bumped creatinine from 0.8 to 1.8, no CNS response to normalization of those electrolyte abnormalities. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. This is probably due to sepsis blood culture and sensitivity would confirm the diagnosis Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http |
I ve been havibg bad back pain in my lower back on the right side for about aweek now the pain gets wirst when I cogh or breath deep. I ve been having chronic back pain for about a year now but this is the first time its got tgis bad to the point where I can barely move at time | Hello, Thanks for your query. It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis. The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can get the appropriate Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, you can follow these measures |
Iam 38yrs, 5\"5\" and 67 kg male , having a stone measuring 4.2 mm in my right kidney from last one year but yesterday while urinating blood drops peeps out from penis Iam having very bad smell of my urine moreover today iam having pain below stomach right side.Pl advice and help. | HelloThanks for your query. The pain in loin with hematuria and foul smelling urine strongly suggests stone with UTI. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis. Please take broad spectrum antibiotics like Definite along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to Chat Doctor. To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis as regards position of stone and degree of obstruction to kidney due to stone |
second time this issue has occurred in past few months - sudden light flashes - irregular pattern but constant in both eyes - so i m guessing neruro - just checked bp - too high - took meds just now - 158/93 then a few min late 163/95 - i m normally under lots of stress and normally take my bp right before bedtime but decided to take now due this issue - also am high myop and other issues (eye had blood vessel break) and md/opt did thorough check - pressures were elevated but no glaucoma actually just now noticed the light flashes have disappeared - lasted about 15-20 minutes the light flashes interfere with vision to the point that i have loss of vision in some areas - all ok at this moment. any particular concerns here - how urgent should i consider this episode? | Hi, If the ophthalmologist (not optometrist) has thoroughly examined you with a slit lamp, perimeter testing with a Humphrey or Goldman machine, etc. and not found any ocular problem involving the retina, or other ocular structures then, another possible entity to consider in your case with what you present would be an cephalic migraine headaches. In other words, migraine headaches without the headache part but with the visual aura which is the streaks of light you talk about that only last a brief time and go away. I would recommend seeing a neurologist and even a headache specialist for consideration of this diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I was on strong antibiotics for a sinus infection, tylenol, advil and experienced severe diarrhea. I am also on Crestor for high cholesterol. I recently had blood work done during a routine exam and my doctor said my liver enzymes are very high and I still have diarrhea (the sinus infection was 3 weeks ago). I am going to repeat my blood work tomorrow, but is it normal to still have the diarrhea? My ENT said its probably from the antibiotics and statin. What do you think? | Hi, You do get diarrhea when in strong antibiotics. However, it should stop within a week of you stopping the course of the medicine. Elevated liver enzymes are a common side effect seen with use of statins. Your doctor is right on this. I agree to him/her. You still have diarrhea. While you go in for a blood work tomorrow, also get a stool routine done to check for active intestinal infection. You probably have to reduce the dose of statins or switch to better Chat Doctor. Discuss with your doctor regarding these issues. Get well soon. |
Dear Sir From last 6-7 months i have itching on the whole body when i scratch it rashes will appear. i went to doctor he asked to do prick test. in that, the report came as it is from Dust. for that i am taking tablets from last 5 months(Laveta M) but still i am facing the same problem. Last year i faced sneezing ,Runny nose but now it is not their. can u please suggest the remedy for it? | Hi Dear thanks for your question, you're having generalized itching and from last six months and your patch test is positive for dust, Dear the permanent remedy for you is to avoid your allergens that is dust, if you can avoid dust, even by wearing a face mask at your work place that will give you permanent cure for allergic reaction of dust,otherwise you have to take medicine which your taking of allergy that is LAV ETA M.your runny nose is ALSO DUE TO DUST. |
hi, i have ms and am using an internal catheter to empty my bladder. i drink about 1-2 liters of water each day and take diazapam and baclofen for spasams. i have a large build up of sediment when i pee that over 5 or 6 weeks bloocks the catheter. i have read that vitamind3 may help reduce the sediment buildup.will vitamind3 help? any other benign alternative the help reduce the sediment?thankschris (new zealand) | Vitamin D3(Cholecalciferol) enhances the resorption of calcium in to the bone tissue by so doing decrease the blood calcium and the build up rate of calcium sediments. So taking the daily recommended quantity will be helpful. To avoid the build up of other sediment is to avoid the produce urine to last in the bladder that is empty frequently. Potassium sparing diuretics help urine production and flushes the tractThanks |
I have a mild pcod I am planning for a baby for last one yr but I consult my gyno 2 months back then I come to know abt this .I am taking chrominac a ..should I able to conceive or not .my age is 32 I have a 5 yr old daughter that time I concevie naturally.. | Hello dairy understand your concerned have mild PCs and pregnancy is possible after taking proper treatment. I would suggest taking treatment under the advice of the gynecologist. You can continue chroming as it decrease the insulin resistance. Along with that you can also ask the doctor |
I hit my top of head 2 weeks ago. I had concussion symptoms of headache, being nauseous and dizzy and loss of concentration. I have been getting better but last night my arms started hurting. They feel heavy and sometimes a burning sensation. Other times a sharp pain. What could it be? | Your age please? The symptoms you have described, could be due to raised intracranial tension. I think you should consult a neurologist/euro surgeon. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder. Any way you may try---. Looking Plus (Mankind) [Diclofenac 100\u00a0mg +Paracetamol 350\u00a0mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5days.--. Calcified plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10days.(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)--. Fomentation with warm water.--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.--. Use no pillow under the head.--. Avoid painful acts & activities.--. Do mild exercises --.(Take help of a physiotherapist or visit WWW. Chat Doctor. Com). Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. If no relief in 2-3 days, contact me again. (Through this platform.) Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. (Contact family doctor, if needed). For emergency treatment visit the nearest hospital.-Hope I have answered your question, If you have any further question, I will be happy to help.-Kindly rate the answer.-Wish you a quick recovery & good Health. |
i have a prickly feeling in my groin / upper thigh area as well my bum cheeks. I sometimes have a pain in my penis head with an erection and a odd feeling in my urethra. I have been tested for all STIS and everything has come back negative, i have never had any sores or anythign of that sort in these areas. there is no redness in my skin. This has been going on for about a month now.....please help | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing STD testing. Second, it may be signed of reinfection o urinary stones and some other genital infection, but this is less common. In every case, antibiotic therapy may be required, so test should be done as soon as possible so that appropriate treatment can be started. Till that try to Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
Hi hello Doctor this is rajkamal from kanchipurammy brother is suffering from Filariasis disesescould u please advise me what i have to do now........... | 1. was any investigation done to rule out filariasis from elephantiasis?2. You haven't mentioned any symptoms arising out of pathology?3. As your brother is suffering from filariasis, either he has or will sooner or later, suffer from Lymphatic filariasis i.e. blockage of lymphatic channels and swelling of scrotum i.e. HY Chat Doctor. 3. as both these conditions are disabling and disfiguring seek prompt medical care whether the infection is active or has progressed to complications.4. DEC (betrayal) is the |
Ive been sick for 5 days. Think its a flu. Ive had severe chills, body aches, loss of energy, fever now of 100.6, abdominal pain started last night. Diarrhea. Had a flu shot 5 weeks ago. This all started in the Dominican Republic. The abdominal pain is at and below belly button but radiates out from there. Have the pain every hour since last night. Im a female age 63. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint the symptoms of stomach pain, diarrhea and fever can be due to Gastroenteritis or stomach infection that can be either bacterial or viral in nature. Other causes of these symptoms can be Parasitic infestation. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy, blood tests and stool culture can help in diagnosis and treatment can be advised accordingly. In case if it is due to viral infection anti-viral medications are not advised as they are not found effective. You can be advised fluid replacement therapy like Chat Doctor. |
My daughter is 15 months old and has a history of one UTI prior to 12 months of age. She had an ultrasound after the UTI but no VCUG. Twice since then she has developed fevers and had her urine tested both by dipstick and by microscopy. In both cases she tested positive for leukocytes but negative for nitrites, RBC and no bacteria were found. The dipstick test for leukocytes was +++, I m not sure what the numbers from the microscopy were. Her paediatrician said that the white blood cells were probably there from an infection elsewhere in the body (she did develop a cold). I am still a little concerned however as I thought this level of leukocytes in the urine was abnormal, and read that leukocytes can also indicate inflammation. Is there another possible problem here (another kind of inflammation?) or is UTI the only possible concern? | Hello, It is not correct for me to guide you based on this information alone. But at the same time, by what you say, it looks like a complicated Urinary tract infections (as it is multiple Otis). I agree that WBC increase in non-infective inflammation also. But if you can upload all her reports of urine routine and blood CBC, I may be able to guide you better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My 9 year old son said earlier in the day he had sharp pain to the right of his belly button. The pain subsided for a while and then he said it was back near his sternum. He does have a slight tummy achebut otherwise seems OK. He just keeps saying he has pain when he coughs or goes up the stairs. | Hello Sharp pain near belly button may be due to many causes like appendicitis, colitis etc. and Pain near sternum may be due to acidity etc. Your son may need clinical correlation and investigations. He may need routine hologram, stool RE/ME and ultrasound of abdomen. In ultrasound long, tubular,blind ended, aperistaltic structure may indicate appendicitis. Ultrasound is very helpful in excluding many causes. You should consult surgeon for proper evaluation. He may be prescribed antacids empirically. Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
hi.recently i got my abdominal ultrasound done,which shoes enlarge liver ( the doctor who was doing said,it is due to outside food ),then later i consulted gestroentrologist,he examined my abdomin & got LFT test which results in normal.he said everything is normal.now i feel pinching pain whicChatDoctores & goes around my right upper abdomin.is it related to my liver??my stool colour & urine colour are normal. pls advice me...thanks | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor As LFT is normal it can be said that you don't have any active liver disease. Enlarged liver may occur in many conditions. Most commonly it is associated with fatty changes. When do you feel the pain? After or before taking meal? It may be due to peptic ulcer disease. Just take Lansoprazole 30 mg once daily before breakfast which will cure this condition. |
Hello Doctor, female 22 married since 4 years. I am suffering from PCOS. my Beta-ChatDoctor report show 5189.2 and my doctor told me that I am 6 week pregnant and my sonography report show 5 week pregnancy. heart beat is till not seen. Doctor advice me to take INJECTION GESTONE DAILY, INJECTION ChatDoctor 250 TWICE A WEEK AND EMFOLIC DHA CAP DAILY. KINDLY SUGGEST SOME ADVICE. | Hallow Dear, When you have been diagnosed pregnant clinically as well as by ultrasonography, the diagnosis is certain. Clinical estimation of duration of pregnancy is based on the date of last menstrual period (LMP) while ultrasonography estimates it by the size of the baby. Therefore, the estimation of ultrasonography is from the day of conception which is about 2 weeks after the menstruation. Hence, there may be discrepancy of about a week or two between clinical gestational age and that by ultrasonography. It is very difficult to visualize baby and babies heart sounds at 5 weeks duration. Repeat ultrasonography after about a week or more will clarify the picture. So shed off your stress and be ready for the next scan. In. Chat Doctor and Gemstone are prescribed to you to stabilize the pregnancy. You need not be apprehensive about them. Folic acid that is prescribed to you helps the growth of the cells of the baby. It is a good supplementation. I hope this helps you. Chat Doctor. |
I have very very balance Example picking up a gas can om driveway, and straighteneing up I either wanrt to fall forward or backward 2 steps...When shaking hands with someone, upon completion I wat fall forward or backwards 2 steps. email is YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your main symptom seems to be imbalance while standing or moving. The areas of brain involved in co-ordination are cerebellum and vestibular system. A clinical examination by a neurologist would help in determining the areas of brain affected. The underlying cause can be identified after doing an MRI scan of the brain. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Hi, i have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, i am just wondering, i have been feeling well not 100% but well, why do i keep waking up with anxiety aches and pains, mainly in my arms and shoulders the doctor said this is normal, but how long will it last?? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety disorder. Mind you, it is a disorder and not a disease. Diseases can be treated with the help of medications and disorders are treated with lifestyle changes. You must understand that you have disorder and nothing to worry. Anxiety aches and pains are normal. Very much normal. You should believe your doctor and learn to ignore and relax. I can treat you and cure anxiety disorder and depression with psychotherapy. Please post a direct question to me with all your details past and present, and I shall prescribe effective psychotherapy techniques to overcome your problems. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
i have a white salt like thing on the tip of my pennis and inside the fore skin...frequentlt there are cracks on my skin tip have applied anitbiotic lotion Suthol after bath but it doesnt help me the wound stays for longer time ...there is a layer that is attached to the tip of pennis and to the fore skin , when stretched back it pains alot ...its is not that free as it was before ...please suggest me some lubricants that i can use and some anitbiotic ointment for the small cuts on the foreskin | HelloThanks for query. Presence of fine cuts with white deposits on foreskin with painful retraction of foreskin over glans penis strongly suggest infection of foreskin (Prostatitis). You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefuroxime along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily. Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. If problem persists even after taking antibiotics for 2 weeks You will need to consult qualified General surgeon for clinical assessment and may need to get circumcised. |
Hi, I am very glad to say that god has gifted a boy baby to me.I am living in Bangalore.Now my baby is 4 - 5 months old.As I have joined my work after maternity leave, upto now I am giving Dexolac Stage 1 milk powder.Now he enters 4th month and neighbours are saying various powders like nestum,ceralac,etc...Kindly guide me which one should i give and there are also many flavours...please suggest me which one and which flavour can i give to my baby and also for furthur months also which flavours can i give? | Let me first mention that breast milk is the best food for a baby and there can be no alternatives for the same. If feasible, you can express your breast milk and store it in the wall of your refrigerator door so that it can be brought to room temperature later and given to your child while you are not there. Most formula milks are cow milk based and hence hard for the child to digest. If breast milk cannot be procured, any baby formula would do, and I would not place any preference. Carla or nestum are not milk substitutes. They are cereal based and are supposed to be started after weaning the baby to semi solids at 6 months of age. Early weaning can be done at 4-5 months, and it is not totally objectionable. But if you boil rice together with pulses and vegetables and give it in the mashed form to your child, it will be equally nutritious if not more, and I would definitely prefer this to the formula. Flavors are for taste and are just a matter of personal preference and nothing else. I would prefer rice based formula (like nestum rice or Carla rice) compared to wheat based formula (plain Carla). |
Hi wondering about things going on in my chest.Ive been to the hospital twice and have had the blood work done ,ekgs,stress test all of this.And their saying this is not a sign of a heart attack.I am 50 years old.I do have a heart murmer that i was born with.that i have never had problems with.For about a year now ive been getting this sharp jult on my left side at the heart area.and the past few days its been like a fluttering going on with no pain with it.Except the jult that i still get.Its Like a cell phone on vibrate in your pocket,this happens every couple mintues.Just cant seem to get any answers and have done the tests.But it still gets scary.And the doctor bills keep getting bigger from going with no results. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First no need to worry about heart diseases for your symptoms because your extensive cardiac work up is normal. Sometimes excessive stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. 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. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I just collected my semen test 12 hrs ago. It stated | Hi Philip. Your count is near normal. The problem is the high dead sperm count. This could possibly be due to infection. I suggest you get a Semen culture done. This will clarify whether there is any infection or not. It will also tell what antibiotics you need if there is infection. So if it comes positive then take the antibiotics for at least two weeks. Also, Chat Doctor. Do let us know if there are any other queries we can help you with. Take care, |
Hello sir, This is Sundar (from Chennai), i have Interverbertal Disc Prolaspe problem from the month of june and was under an ayurvedic treatment at the month of august for 21 days till now taking medicines regularly given by them.After that i took scan but there is no change in the report but i dont have back pain for 1 month. Just before three days back it started paining continuously. I have attached the scan image along with this mail scan taken on 22 Aug 2011.I dont know what to do finally,please give me some suggestion.send the replay as soon as possible this is urgent. Scan observation | The changes in yours pie are going to remain. They may in fact increase. The only way to fix the changes partially are via surgical methods. In view of the fact that ayurvedic medicines helped you, I think surgery is not yet needed. What I think you need to do is learn physiotherapy exercises for your back. Performing them may actually make you feel better, and eventually help you remain Chat Doctor. For greater details on information on treatment, kindly upload the film of the tribes of luck |
My 2.5 year old was recently sick with a virus, we think. She had a temp of 38c for a couple days then developed a rash all over her tummy but seem to be getting better. She had no runny nose or anything like that. Now she has quite a lot of mucus in her stool and is distressed immediatley before going poos. She is also not eating as much and seems very irritable. She first got sick 1 week ago. | Hi. Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You have a kid of 2.5 years who had viral fever with rash now with abdominal pain, unwell,mutinous stools, Possibly she has an infection of stomach. Viral infection brings the immunity of a person down, and they are more prone for secondary bacterial infection and that should have happened here. Take her to a pediatrician, get her stools and blood counts examined and give antibiotics with probiotics. Replenish the child with plenty of oral fluids and things should settle down. Take care |
stomach pain after taking morning after pill had normal period 3 days later Hey well I m 16, was fooling around with my boyfriend, well lets just say sperm may or come in contact with me, well within 24 hours I took the morning after pill (levonelle) well had my period the next week 3 days late lasted 7 days like normal but now am having stomach pain every now and then like an ache, don t know what it is so if you can help in anyway much thanks | Hello;welcome to Chat Doctor It is normal to get periods with in a week after taking the morning pill, so you had in 3 days. As for the pain in abdomen you have its needs to be examined to see what sort of pain you have like spasmodic pain;cramping in lower abdomen or a dull aching pain and accordingly the causes will be different. I guess since you got periods the pain should not be related to the periods or pills. Please consult a doctor in person for examination and treatment. Thanks |
have abcess tooth, finished antibiotics, now swollen in a ball under my jaw bone near my throat, sore to touch, sorry for your time, dont have any funds, waiting for abcess to go down to get it pulled, its been 3 weeks on meds, saving up to get it pulled, thanks for your time | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have abscessed tooth don't worry about this you should consult dentist and go for investigations if it periapical abscess then go for Root canal treatment of possible. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. You should take antibiotic course of one tablet Amoxiclave twice daily for one week One tablet metronidazole twice daily for one week. One Capsule vitamin B complex once daily for 7 days Consult dentist and go for treatment. Hope this will help you. |
I broke my right humerus 2 years ago (long story) 15 months later it was found that the rod was to far up in my shoulder and causing pain second opp replaced rod into correct position but the screws came out 3rd opp to correct that,they are still out slightly which brings me to my question ,can it still be stable when screws are out a little bit ? I have a pulse machine that I was advise to use to heal the bone that I use once a day? why only once a day ? after the 3rd opp I have a nerve problem in my thumb and four finger, both numbness and stinging, hot water feeling,How long would you estimate the recovery time will be now ? | Helloit depends on what your orthopedic surgeon diagnosis-whetherrr non-union is there ....the details you provide indicate still union is incomplete that repositioning of nail done again with screws fixation. If I were to treat, I would prefer to put bone graft also and, if your bone not weak due to osteoporosis, like to do a bridge plating instead of nailing. However, under the circumstances, your surgeon is the best judge as he has seen the inside, and x-rays etc. and if, screws are now fixed in place, trust his judgement for now, slight bit of protrusion of screws may not matter. Regarding nerve symptoms, of thumb and index finger, means, radial nerve slightly implicated at the humerus level in mid-arm.90% recovery of nerve is spontaneous, just keep up with exercises of thumb and fingers and wrist. Pulsing once a day to promote healing may be sufficient clinically if your doctor thinks so. Musce-nerve stimulation helps in rebuilding nerve and muscle tissues best wishes |
Hi, My boy is 6 months old & weighs about 8.6 KG...He is suffering with cold, cough & fever from almost 2 weeks...we have been taking him to pedi almost 2 times in a week but no use...There is lot of phlegm in his chest as per the doc and in our last visit to the doc he sd baby has slight symptoms of pneumonia. Currently we are giving him keflor ready mix, Alerid, Kufril drops & crocin. Fever doesnt seem to subside he is having temp highs & lows very frequently | Hi, When did you start giving Keller? Is he lethargic? Taking feeds? Any breathing difficulty? Fever and cough in 6 months old baby persisting for 2 weeks is something that needs immediate attention. If he is having lethargy/poor feeding/breathing difficulty, kindly take him to hospital without delay. This indicates pneumonia and may need admission and antibiotic injections. Usually we expect some improvement by 48-72 hours after starting antibiotics(Keller here). If no response by then, please get back to doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hyy my name is farsankhfkajda studying in 8th in UAE. ive got pimples and blackspots over my face. my sissy to hav and she applied melacare and got clean fair skin. but all of them says melacare cause cancer.. please help me to remove my pimples and blackspots in one week becouse its my sissts wedding.. pls help me fast.! think me as ur daughter plsssss..! | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. One week is too short a time to get rid of the black spots nevertheless you should at least begin the treatment for the spots. Melacare contains a potent steroid and is not recommended for black spots resulting from acne because if used regularly Delaware itself causes acne. Therefore, it is not advisable to post acne black spots, It doesn't cause cancer either. I would suggest that you see a dermatologist for a proper consultation. Your dermatologist might ask you to use benzoyl peroxide gel twice daily for your acne activity. Along with that your dermatologist might also add oral antibiotics like doxycycline or azithromycin for faster relief of acne. Regarding post acne black spots you need to use a skin lightening cream e.g. either comic acid or HY Chat Doctor. Regards |
Im a 3rd year medical student, and I just read about meningococcal meningitis, the massive textbook Im using (which is up to date) said primary treatment should be with benzylpenicillin and if they have an allergy, cefotaxime should be used. Im wondering why benzylpenicillin is used to terat an infection caused by a gram negative bacteria...? I thought penicillins only had action against gram positive organisms??? | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that results in swelling and inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Currently, a third-generation cephalosporin (ceftriaxone or cefuroxime) is the Chat Doctor. Penicillin G, ampicillin, chloramphenicol, fluoroquinolone and aztreonam are alternatives therapies. Benzyl penicillin (Penicillin G) is narrow spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Penicillin G is considered the |
I keep going deep into thought and when i think of a song for example its realy hard to stop thinking about it and its like the song is on repeat in my head. But the more i try to stop myself thinking about the song the harder it is, i dont want to go to the doctor because im afraid he will think im crazy and im sure im not. PLEASE HELP ASAP | Hello,First I would like you to relax and be calm with the assurance that you are not going crazy. There is nothing to be afraid of. I think you are facing the problem of Obssesive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which an idea/impulse intrudes itself persistently and impelling into the persons conscious awareness. Obsessions or compulsions are undesired, unacceptable and uncontrollable, the person recognizes obsessions and compulsions to be absurd and irrational and feels a strong need to resist them. Musical obsessions are those in which patients experience repetitive phrases, tunes or complex musical pieces that originate inside the head. These are less common symptom of OCD. You need to start with some anti-obsessional medications like Fluoxetine. Your problem will resolve, but it will take some time. Try to divert your mind whenever the particular song originates in your mind instead of trying to repeatedly stop that song. Hope this helps you. Thanks. |
Hey I got kicked in the balls on the weekend it still hurts. My scrotum is red and it feels swollen find it hard to walk and my lower abdomen is also bugging me on both sides mostly on my left side and only my left testical hurts... Really need help please | HelloThanks for query. You have sustained injury to your scrotum and has pain a swelling of the scrotum associated with pain in lower abdomen. In view of the persistent pain and swelling it is important to get investigated to rule out any internal injury to testicle. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine .2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Ultrasound Scanning of Scrotum. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Definite along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. |
i have a sinus problem with pressure head, cheeks, eyes and stuffy ears. Also I have a strange noise in my head which sounds like saliva squeezed against your teeth , watery like sound. It affects my eyes, with vertigo and causes my walk carefully as it interferes with my walking at times, sending my slightly off a straight line. I do not have pain or it does not affect my sleep . Only when I am upright and walking, I hear the squeezing watery sound moving in my head with some vertigo. I need your help to ease my concerns | Hi More information is needed like your age, you have high BP or diabetes, you are on any long term medication, how long are your symptoms, you have any nose symptoms, any deafness or noises in ear etc. to explain the reason for all of your symptoms. With the information provided by you, I can say that you may be having chronic sinus infection. This has affected your Eustachian tube (tube connecting back of your nose to middle ear) leading to stuffy feeling in ears, imbalance. The same thing can explain if you are getting any noise in ears but not if it is in your head. Your examination is likely to elucidate more about your problems. So please consult an ENT specialist. He/she may advise C T scan of sinuses. If sinus infection is confirmed, he may advise antibiotic, nasal decongestants etc. After that if your imbalance and strange noises in head persist, you may have to consult a neurologist to rule out any cause for your those symptoms. Wish you good health. |
Hi my father was just told that he has high esr levels at 79. He has gout Diabeties cholestorsl high blood pressure and polysistic kidney disease He had an MRI done and ct scan and were all good. They did a culture test In the blood and all good. Any suggestions. He is feeling weak, cold, tired. Not interested in walking Or doing anything in that matter | thanks for your query can feel your concerns ESR is a nonspecific test and raised in various conditions like infections, inflammations and malignancy.it may be raised because of polycystic kidneys and as he is diabetic and having high cholesterol he's having fever?I advise to monitor his sugar levels and blood pressure regularly and start antidiabetic and antihypertensive medications after consulting your doctorImprove his diet. Add fresh fruits and vegetables to his diet and avoid junk food and soft Chat Doctor. |
I don t know if you can help me it has to do with my birthcontrol I had been off my birthcontrol for about two to three days then I was intimate with my boyfriend two days later I got my period is it possible that I could be pregnant from doing that | Ovulation occurs from 12 to 16 days before the onset of menstruation. There are more chances for the couple from the 8th to the 22nd day of the menstrual cycle, counting from the first day of the menstrual period to get pregnant. There are minimal chances of pregnancy to occur in safe period if your menstrual cycle is regular. But it is better to take birth control pill regularly for better results of pill. As now, you got your menstruation, No chances of pregnancy is there. If you want to confirm pregnancy then urine pregnancy kit (UPT) are available in market to test. |
Good Day.Been experiencing odd cramping in my tummy toward the right hand side of my tummy just above my pelvic bone. At times it feels as though its \"traveling\" up. Its more like spasms. They happen at intervals.I have also developed this sudden thirst. I am always thirsty. I have to drink liquids in the morning and evenings. The need to drink is higher during those times. I can go without drinking during the day.What is wrong with me? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Forum. You have got right abdominal pain, Just above the pelvic bone sometimes it is travelling up. You have developed sudden thirst, mostly in the nights. It appears that you have urinary tract infection, or stones in the urinary tract. You may need to have M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards |
hai dr i checked my sgpt sgot yesterday the values r SGOT-46,SGPT-55, before this 2month back i checked it was SGOT36, SGPT, 38,iam on medication for high cholestoral atorvastatin since 2 years, last year by september 2011 i checked LFT TEST EVERY THING WAS NORMAL, YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Thanks for your question. As you have mentioned you are on atorvastatin for high cholesterol, There are following possibilities for marginal increase in liver enzymes-1) Long term use of Atorvastatin can cause raised liver enzymes. But your levels of liver enzymes are not significantly raised to stop atorvastatin. 2) NASH (Non-alcoholic SteatoHepatitis) if you are obese it may be possibility. It is associated with insulin resistance. I would like to advise you to repeat your liver function test after 2 to 3 weeks, if liver enzymes rises further consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination and if required further evaluation. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful. |
Michael Stead, active 85yrs age. weight 75kg. height 5ft 9 . 7 yrs remission Myeloma cancer. C/V Feb 2012. ceased Amioderone 29th Nov 2012. ??? severe chest pains combined with excessive oral wind. Medically assured no problem with the heart. No problem shows on xrays. other medication I take 2x800mg Sodium Chlodronate (Myeloma) 2x2.5mg Beta Blocker,. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You are aged 85 years, a recovered from myeloma cancer. Now you are having chest pain all tests show negative for heart problem. You have oral wind. It appears that your problem is the gastric irritation, due to the irritant foods, peptic ulcer, anxiety, etc. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have a good health and energy. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have gastrostomy for diagnosis. Avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods. Also avoid UN timely foods to avoid gastric irritation. Wising for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
My wisdom tooth began emerging through the gum a couple of weeks ago and it bothered me when I would chew. That pain pretty mucChatDoctorpletely subsided,after it pushed through the gum. But now I have this pain that feels like it goes down to my jaw. It hurts if I flex my jaw or drink or chew on that side. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain could be because of the infection of the gum around the erupting third molar. The gum gets infected by the trauma caused by the opposing tooth, consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out whether sufficient space is there for the tooth to erupt or not. If there is no space then you have to get the tooth removed since it is a non-functional tooth. You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics. Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
I have only nail clubbing since of the birth. I didn t test chest X ECG or Eco test . No lung or heart related problems were identified. I didn t feel any breathing problem till now can i shot this problem. Specially I haven t these the symptoms and signs of concerning are | Hello, Thanks for contacting us at \"Ask a Doctor\". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. It is true that finger clubbing can be associated with underlying disease - mainly of the heart and lungs. However, if you have no symptoms and are healthy then you most likely have idiopathic clubbing. This is nothing to worry about, and I would simply ignore it at this time. I hope this helps. Please message me back if you have any further questions. Best wishes, A Chat Doctor. |
I get this random feeling in my tooth every few months which is hard to explain. It almost feels like my tooth is going to fall out of my head, but yet it is completely stable, kind of like a tingling feeling. It only ever happens in my first molers and I ve had the teeth checked to see if the nerve had died but nope still alive with no cavities. My dentist mentioned something about it could have something to do with a nerve desorder like MS but he couldn t put his finger on it and I m now living overseas - have you heard of anything like this before? | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as you have tingling and facing out sensation in tooth don't be worried so much this can be due to periodontal problem like periodontal pocket or due to root caries or neurological disorder. I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for investigations Iowa X-ray of tooth with tingling sensation and if there is periodontal pocket or periodontal problem like periodontitis or root caries then go for its treatment. In meantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, you can apply ointment like gum paint on gum with tingling sensation. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Hope this will help you. |
Right, i was watching a programme a while ago about testicular cancer and it started to get me worried. I do usually check for any changes but recently i have been checking a lot. I discovered a tiny, spot/pimple like bump near the bottom of the right testicle(not big at all). It seems like its on both testis but i can find it much easier on the right side, its not big at all. I have no symptoms along with it, such as; abdominal pain, lower back pain, groin pain, a pain in the testicle area, fatigued, a change to either testicle or a feeling of been unwell. I dont know if its a part of the epididymis, i even heard the appendix testis. Also There is no history of testicular cancer in the family. Im just very worried and need some proffesional to tell me becuase im ebarrassed at the moment to go to the doctors...? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should not worry at all for testicular cancer. As the thing you are feeling (pimple like) is normal part of testis. It is entry point of spermatic cord in the testis. So it is slightly protruding and gives feeling of small lump on testis. You can also get done ultrasound examination of testis and confirm this. So no need to worry about cancer in testis. Be relax and calm. |
hi Doctor, I have three questions for you, my first | Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from osteoporosis. For this get your bone density checked. You should take calcium supplementation. Serum vitamin D test is advised (if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required). You are passing blood in stool. You should get examined by surgeon for piles. Furthermore, you have annual laxity means annular ligament of disc is lax. It may be hereditary or due to vitamin and trace elements deficiency. Degenerative changes are age related changes. For building of bone density you need to do exercise specially walking and running. Take a high calcium diet. If you have vitamin D deficiency then its supplementation can be taken. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovering. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. 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, about 8/10 weeks ago I hit my elbow on a hard surface. It never bruised or swelled. It hurt worse than hitting your funny bone!!! I never had problem moving my arm but...I have pain laying it on an arm rest in my truck & pain using it to push (like holding yourself up to get out of bed if up off the floor). It feels like my elbow is going to blow out! Should I have this looked at? I m the kind of person that does not go to the Dr. unless I have to! THANKS Dana! | Hi, I have studied your case with diligence ice application, and thrombhophobe ointment may help and give rest to elbow and arm. You can apply cr\u00eape bandage for support. You may need X-ray of elbow/arm to rule out any minor fracture. You can consult your doctor by taking appointment, apparently it does not seem like emergency. 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. |
I was rear ened by a buick lesabre while I was at a stoplight on March 12, 2012. Immediatly after the accident my whole right side from my neck to my lower back was sore. By that evening I had shooting pain down my back and hip and pain in my leg. I could barely move. A week later, my leg and foot was tingling and went semi numb. That turned to horrific burning and pain from my lower back, hip and down outer thigh to my foot and toes. I took the medrol dose pack two months after suffering with this severe pain. The pain returned four days after I finished the pack. I had physical therapy in the meantime and two months into that had an epidural steroid in my lower back. That dulled the pain a bit for about a month. Then it gradually increased again. I had an MRI of my lumbar and cervical spine that showed a small left later extraforaminal l bulge and protrusion at l4 l5 that the doctors say cannot be causing all my pain. I have been diagnosed with nerve root inflammation at l4 l5 by one orthopedic doctor and muscle strain by other orthopedic and nuerologists. Eight months later, I still cannot sit, bend, lift, reach or walk without pain in my back, hip and down my leg. I am taking mobic now. It just dulls the pain a little bit. I wake up with baseline pain every day and it increases with motion. I also find that my knee hurts with walking and moving too. What can I do to get out of pain? I am frustrated and exhausted. I had no preexisting conditions before my MVA. | Hello, thank you for sharing your problem in Chat Doctor. Pains generated from traumas are in general complex pains. This means they have many causes |
Hi there,i am starting to realize that i could possibly have Parinoid Skitz...i have been suffering 4 a few years now,also drink and drug abuse has been a problem on and off 4 about 15 years,i am 29 and find everyday tasks difficult,i can t communicate or express myself propperly sometimes and feel that others are always judging me as stupid or lazy,i have become very interested in human phycology as a result of trying to find out the cause and effect. Also i have taken a keen intrest in Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice. I go through very intense periods of straightness,no alcohol or intoxicants 4 days,weeks or months which do benifit amazingly,almost to a point of whethering mania and confidence only to come chrashing down into depression when i get bored,loose faith or get too intense and get smashed on a one night binge out with friends.and all that good work is wasted and onset of paranoid skitz.comes on. Drink and drugs trigger it off, where as when im straight,i still have deranged delusional thought patterns but i don t feed or respond to them,they are simply conditioned phenomina,coming and going,rising and falling,changing all the time.(i don t cling to them so much) Or my minds creation,if i believe the voice in my head,i can create my own heaven or hell creation and destruction. I generally believe that mental illness is just affliction with ones own ego and in Buddhist doctrine,the ego is not a real thing,it is a delusion, just ones own mental projection through ones perception of the 5 sense organs and as to how one inturprits and responds to that stimuli. | Hi, As you are already aware of your problem then schizophrenia become the least probable diagnosis in your case. In schizophrenia person do not insight for being ill. For me your problem is closely related to substance use. Simplest way to help yourself is by stopping substance. If after that some symptoms remain then for assessment and treatment, you can visit specialist like psychiatrist. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. |
32yo female,smoker, taking 90mgs of generic adderall for the past 6months, got EKG came back normal-no other health problems. having heart palpitations since starting meds, feels like its skipping or stopping then goes back to normal, ck my BP numerous times a day- its always between 80s -90s.. now my left neck vein feels like it is throbbinig or something- and sometimes i can feel it in my left arm veins too. worried my heart is going to give out or something!! | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You must know that Adderall is a stimulant of central nervous system. It affects chemicals in the brain that contributes to hyper reactivity. Through stimulation of nervous system in a secondary way it stimulates the electrical system of the heart. This stimulation might cause fast heart beats over 100 or generate other electrical impulses in parts of the heart different from normal sinus Rhythm. This causes premature heart contraction that we call extra systolic beats. In this situation you feel your heart like running, making pauses or skipping beats. You might feel anxiety, difficulties in breathing deeply, palpitations or pulsations to your veins all over. Every kind of stimulation of nervous system might cause this rhythm issue to simple emotional stress, coffee consumption or pathologies like anemia, hyperthyroidism, this kind of medicine that act directly to the system. So, nothing serious is happening to your heart. it's a reaction to this stimulation. My opinions is to discuss this effects with your doctor and decide together what to do with and fit is possible or allowed to stop it. Hope I was helpful. Best regards. |
sir, my daughter aged about 5 years, effected with tuberculosis and treatment is going on for the last 5 months. she has been suffering with frequent fever every 20 days and one month. all the diagnosis are showing normal. but problem has not been rectified. plz help me. | Hi thanks for asking question. You are suffering from tuberculosis, treatment of it by AKT take time in completely clearing the infection. Because of some residual mycobacteria you might suffer from occasional fever. Look for improvement of clinical symptoms and chest x-ray improvement with sputum examination. If it shows improvement then chances of AKT failure are less. So try to avoid stress and complete AKT. Wish you good health. |
After rectal cancer,good blood test and CEA,just a little low platelets and WBC . Oncologist not worried.He told me to lose weight . I have some scar and fatty liver .But stressed and moving in a new place,I had gained...Everything makes me pass gas. so very often ..there is a pressure on the anus,very umpleasant..when passing//No blood in the stool.O.k. diet and exercise,diet with what?Soup?No fruits?What fruits are O.K?A hernia developed and pressure from it..I took Metamucil more rarely because I enjoyed whole wheat bread and lots of gas and gained weight.Cottage cheese low fat and soup o.K.?K. | Dear K, I am so glad to hear that your rectal cancer is in remission. Low platelet count could be the result of some form of chemotherapy you might have received after surgery. I am sure your oncologist will be monitoring the blood tests. As for excessive gas, there are several reasons. Some people ingest a lot of air like during smoking or during chewing a lot of gum. Intestinal gas is also produced fromfirmentation of certain foods. If you are lactose intolerant (Milk, Dairy)you can try switching to lactose free milk or lactate added milk. Eating too many fruits can also cause excessive gas. There is a product called \"Beans\" which does not require prescription. You can try taking that once a day. Essentially cutting back on fatty foods and have more protein rich foods and also limiting sweets combined with moderateexcercise would help you lose weight. Good health, |
Hi, I am female and I recently noticed a small lump in my right groin area. In the past couple of weeks I have noticed that it has become noticably enlarged on occasion (and visible from the surface) before reducing to its original size. It is pain less but I am not sure what it is and whether it needs to be checked. | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The most commonly seen in this area are lymph nodal mass - they are enlarged due to presence of underlying infections and inflammations. Anatomically it skin2. The second chance could be vascular dilatation (in competent venous channel)3. The possible chances are hernia (in terms of your explanation - no pain reduces on the size) little higher to the groin area.4. When you have the lumps, get an ultrasound lumps done - helps in identification of nature of lump, its origin and extensions. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
My six years old son has several white spots from many years on his hands after mosquito bite. He has insect bite allergy. Please suggest some good cream to prevent itching and especially to remove the spots/marks. Kindly note that he has thalassemia minor trait. | Thanks for putting up your query at Chat Doctor. I understand the cause of your concern. The smell of the body of certain persons attract mosquitoes more than that of others. If your son gets bitten by mosquitoes more frequently than others, there is not much that you can do, other than using mosquito nets. Has any doctor given you the diagnosis of insect bite allergy? I think that you are talking about the rashes that one gets when an insect bites. You may like to put calamine lotion (comes in various brand names like Call Chat Doctor. You may also use any other moisturizing lotion. Do not worry about him having thalassemia minor trait. I hope that helps. Feel free to revert with further queries if any. |
I have knee problems with osteo arithitus. This has now progressed to my other knee but with different symptoms. Early morning alls ok. After about 5 hours my knee stiffens with pain when I move right to left. X-rays show just normal wear and tear but could this be due to a fragment of cartridge moving in the knee that the X-ray hasn t detected?. | Hello appreciate your concern This could be due to osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis or ligament injury help you better I would like further information likes there pain in any other associated joint degree of morning stiffness Any aggravating or relieving factor if you could identify any In my opinion you should consult an orthopedic doctor for examination and an MRI of the knee meanwhile you can take painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenacPhysiotherapy will definitely help you To wait for your reply wish you good health |
Hi, My son is 8 months old & he is weighing 7.2 Kg, he is very active & happy. when I refered some charts of age & wieght he seems to be underwieght , is it so?. What diet to be given? he is not in mothers feed for the past 4 months is that the problem? | Yes, he is below the 5tg gentile for age, but what about the high and head circumference? Is he developmentally up to his age ? These are needed to role out and exclude medical disorders.caloric intake must be increased to reach the desired weight, which is about 8-9 kg for his age .you can do it by either increase the amount of milk to 225 ml every 3 hours which is difficult to be taken by him, or either concentrate the milk more by preparing 8 grams of powder milk to each 50 ml instead of 60 ml and give him 180 ml every 3 hours. And assessment of weight must be every 2 days. I hope this is helpful |
I now have a shingles outbreak. Previously (4 weeks ago) my dentist indicated a low grade lichen planus round a cracked tooth with large filling. Blood tests showed a very low grade lichen which he seemed to think would eventually go away. Would their be a link here between the shingles and this dental problem? | Hello, I have read your concern. The lesions of lichen plans arose from the cracked tooth filling. There is no direct relation between lichen plans and shingles. I would advise you to maintain oral hygiene well. Apply topical steroid on the affected area. Avoid spicy foods. Filling of cracked tooth has to be replaced at the earliest. Vitamin A as well as folic acid supplements has to be administered. Hope this helps. |
have had a heart attack and 4 bypass in 2008, started taking pravastatin june 25. Have had coffee 2 cups and tea today. now having flutters in my chest lightheadedness. my blood pressure is 113/55 and pulse is 58. Normally my pulse is 80 or 90 s | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having arrhythmia which gives you feeling of flutters in chest. And your pulse are very slow. In my opinion you should immediately consult your cardiologist and get done ECG and 2D Echo To rule out cardiac arrhythmia as you are at high risk of this due to previous heart attacks and bypass surgeries. Due to low heart rate, blood supply of brain is reduced and this can cause giddiness and lightheadedness. So we need to treat it as soon as possible. So consult cardiologist and discuss all these. |
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