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Hi, I want to ask abt sometime growing on my friends back,I have some pictures taken $ I dntt how I can send u does pictures. Its like a spreading rash on d back, head $ some other part of the body. We were given drugs which d pesin took $ it dried up. A while later started spreading again. Pls how do I send d picture to u. Really need ur assistance. Thanks | Hi. If the rash is spreading and recurring then it can be most probably due to allergic reaction. The first thing that you should do is to consult an Allergist and get evaluated, and a thorough clinical examination can be done followed by allergy tests like LAST test to confirm the diagnosis. For now, you can take anti-allergic medicine like Levocetrizine or Allegra and get a steroid shot for improvement. Along with it do cool compresses over the skin. Avoid using any skin cosmetics. Chat Doctor. . Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Regards. |
Hello Dr. I m not sure why you are here but thank you. I was out for the evening having a few cocktails (4) and had cigarettes (4) with a friend who left and a stranger engaged me in a conversation and noticed I had a hard bump protruding on the left inner side of my left wrist (as you look at your own wrist), 1/2 size of a grape. I had not noticed it before and did not feel it. This has never happened before. Events today | Hello, Thanks for trusting Chat Doctor ! I have gone through your, and I can understand your concerns. As per your description it seems that you have a minor condition called ganglion cyst. You don't need to worry regarding this because it is a harmless condition and highly effective treatment is available. It is benign(non-cancerous) swelling and no treatment required is required unless you have pain, or it causes cosmetic problem. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated to make a diagnosis. Treatment is by surgical aspiration or by surgical excision. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards. Chat Doctor. |
Hello Dr.Prasad- I ame 33 yr old Female 80kgs, have severe cracks on tongue for quite some time. Whenever I have Becelac capsules, it diminishes but doesnt go away. I cannot have anything spicy now as it burns the open cracks. My father also has same symptoms. | Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. The cracks on tongue which you are mentioning can be because of fissure tongue, as it is common condition occur in 30% of people. But burning is not so common. To get relief you have to start with some antioxidants and an anesthetic mouthwash. Till you start with medications you can also apply McCoppin gel on the tongue 3 times a day. Hope it will help you. |
Hello, I am curious about a condition my mother has. She has been having severe coughing fits, to the point where she becomes red from the force of the coughing. She tells me that the coughing is brought on by a tightness/burning feeling that originates from her throat and then travels down to her chest area. She says that this tightness/burning feeling can be brought on from a variety of factors | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Severe persistent cough is commonly seen with lung infection and bronchitis. So better to take her to pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. Put is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. She will need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) based on above reports.Don't worry, she will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. |
I just recently had a really bad uti and possible kidney stones the i passed on my own at home. It has been 2 weeks gone and now it back again. I did the at home uit test and it came back leukocytes positive and nitrite negative butvis really painful again. What can be the cause?? | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor ! I understand your concern. Some causes of UTI can be |
I was wrestling and my back got slammed onto concrete then into a locker really hard. Now, my back hurts and my left lung hurts when i breathe heavily cough or laugh. It also hurts when i move the wrong way or stand up but it doesnt so much hurt to the touch. Whats wrong? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of blunt chest trauma is more likely. And this can cause musculoskeletal pain. But better to rule out internal lung related injury first. So get done chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry much. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Dear Dr. I am suffering from acute prostatitis for last one year and have been taking Septran DS intially 1BD and now 1 OD. I am also taking Flotral 1 OD at bed time. Recently I stopped Septran DS to see if the problem still persists. But after 3-4 days the symptoms reappeared and I started with Septran DS again. It seems I have to take these medicines life long. My question is | DEAR FRIEND can you please tell me if a semen culture with antibiotic sensitivity done before the course of antibiotic was started. Was the organism identified and sensitivity known if not the situation is quite tricky now because culture may not reveal anything.my suggestion to you will be to first get a semen culture, gram staining, and routine examination done. Ant try another antibiotic in the hope it eradicates the infection. |
my sister and daughter seem to be allergic to most food and.only eat a handful of diffrent things they feel bad most of the time they have been to all kinds of doctors and they cant seem to figure out why this has happened and what they can to about it | Hi I do care for your concern. The immune system over responds to normal food substance causing this type of allergic reactions. You have not mentioned the age as some type of allergy will resolve after few years. I would advise consulting your dermatologist of allergy specialist and get tested for different substance that you might be allergic with. This usually consist of introducing small amount of antigen and to find out which one they are allergic. If found then desensitization procedure can be done to blunt the immune response. Hope this will help then a lot. Hope I have answered your question. If you have more feel free to ask. Thank you. |
I have endometrium cancer stage 1B grade 3, clear cell with positive washings. I have done TAH-BSO 4 weeks ago. I will be undergoing radiotherapy (EBRT) 5x a week for 5-6 weeks here in Westmead Cancer Care siguro 1st week of January. No need to do Brachytherapy kasi daw di naman bumaba sa cervix. Wala pang Chemo appointment but I was already referred to a chemo doctor. Are these adjuvant treatment the best for my case? The RT doctor said the prognosis are not good but I am just hoping for the best. | Yes the prognosis is not as good as the endometrial Aden carcinoma for the clear cell variant. Positive washings further impact the prognosis. Lymphnode status was not mentioned in your query, if positive prognosis further falls down. Brachy is not useful as your disease is not localized. The adjuvant radiation and chemo plan is correct. A positive outlook impacts your quality of life in a good way which you need. Keep hoping for the best and stay positive. |
sir my age is 17 years.I have pain in my abdominal area from past 3 years,pain is not regular but starts after 2-3 months for 2-3 days n it kills me.i have no problem related to mensturation but my reports shew that there are evidences of free fluid in POD.what shoud i do now? | Hi. Thanks for your query. The free fluid in the pelvis is definitely an indication of some inflammatory process going on inside. The best way is to get the diagnosis confirmed by aspiration and examination of the fluid if it is in a bit of large quantity. Get a course of an antibiotic and supportive medicines for 5 to 7 days. Your sexual partner also has to take one course (if you have). Then review the ultrasonography. If the fluid is still present, better to get a Ct scan done to confirm or rule out any inflammatory process. |
hi now i am in treatment for baby.doctor gave medicine for reduce harmone level.after three months ,she analyse follicular study for various days but follicular is not growing.now she gave regestrone tab for periods.is it possible for pregnant further treatment.what type of treatment i follow please help me. | Hi, I think you should go for evaluation first. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and an ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. If your follicles are not growing normally, you can take some medicines like camphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 cycles. |
I have a large bump on the back of my head, my family doctor thinks it just a swollen lymph node, although it is very painful, espically after I have smoke pot, although I when I put to and to together i stoped, while normally if i hadnt smoked in a fewdays or a week, it would bairly hurt, and the swelling would almost be gone but now it feels swollen more than ever and hurts very badly with a shotting pain down my back raiding from the lymph node, and I have a headach that hurts very badly sitting right behind my forhead. | Hi. There are no lymph nodes in the situation/ area you explained. This is either a lipoma or a sebaceous cyst. It is better to get this removed (excised) for 2 reasons.1> your get rid of the disease and 2> you get the histopathological diagnosis-makes you tension-free and symptoms free. It is possible that the nerves supplying the upper and lower area are going through the nearby area, so you are getting a typical referred pain. |
Our 5 month old had a fever for 2 days, and then developed a round red spot with a raised center that was filled with puss in the nape of her neck, the size of a silver penny (under her hairline). She also developed two smaller pimple sized spots in the back of her neck but which dried up and went away. We have been treating it with topical antibiotic. Is this something we need to seek medical advice to for? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
Hello DoctorMy mother, age 63 years, had been suffering from gall stones for over 3 years now. The size of the gall stone is 12mm which is floating. She was on homoeo care, result was that the size of the gall stones did not increase but neither have they decreased. The homoeo doctor has advised her to go for a laproscopy. I wish to ask you what are the possible complications post-laproscopy? How can we prevent or reduce them, if possible? Thanks in advance. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted you have gall stone with size 12 mm. So it has to be removed...as big stone can lead inflammation of gall bladder wall and other complications.... Laproscopically it can be removed... As far as complications are concerned here are few complications.....-infection-bleeding -bile leakage that can lead fever -diarrhea -stomach upset etc ... After gall bladder removal high fatty food avoided as no bile reservoir present.... Hope your concern solved.... Take care. Chat Doctor. |
My 6 year old daughter came home from the first day of school with an upset stomach. She started having diarrhea and vomiting at 8 am this morning. I kept her home from school, gave her some crackers and sprite then she said she felt better. She had loose stools off and on all day then it seemed to finally subside. She began eating and drinking regularly. She went to bed at 10 pm then woke at midnight with poop in her panties then puked everything up she had eaten throughout the day. What do I do? No fever but gets chilled after she pukes and she said she is extremely shaky. Should I take her to the ER? | Thanks for putting up your query at Chat Doctor. Your daughter probably has acute gastroenteritis. It might have ingested some preformed toxin through her food. Give her ORS. Prepare ORS by mixing a packet in a liter of water and give it sip by sip. This is important for maintaining the salt and water balance in her body. No need to give her antibiotics as of now. Subsequently, you can definitely consult a doctor who would be able to guide your further. I hope that helps. Feel free to revert with further queries if any. |
i have abnormally high pro lactin levels i have to have repeat bloods done every month to monitor i have no cyst on my pertuitry gland as have recently had an mri but i have had pain in my left boob for the last two months the doctor examind my brests this afternoon and found a small lump i am being referd to the hospital for an ultrasound on my breast but could ypu tell me is a high pro lactin level an indicator of breast cancer? there is no direct family history of breast cancer but my brother died aged 24 of germ cell cancer and all relatives that have passed on both sides of my family have died as a result of or from side effects of cancer? | Hi, High prolactin level has no relation with breast cancer. Family history of germ cell tumor has no relation with breast cancer. You have not mentioned your age. If you are not pregnant it will be better to go for a mammography. BIRDS scoring will better identify the possibility of benign breast disease or malignancy. Nothing to worry right now. Breast ultrasound can also give you some information. Follow your doctors advise. Take care. |
i have had some pus pockets through out my throat right along my tonsils on both sides, now i can feel a lump when i swallow a little painful more annoying. but also since this has been happening my gums have been bleeding extremely bad when i brush. i need some help. | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Please consult a ENT surgeon and get yourself treated regarding the tonsil problem. About the bleeding gums, it will be due to gingivitis (Inflammation of your gums). Visit your local dentist and get your teeth cleaned and checked up, maintain well and your bleeding will be cured. Please do warm saline gargling or use mouthwash. Please consult you rent surgeon and get the tonsils treated. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards. |
all over my back, although not immediately visible unless i stretch my back, are multiple lumps underneath my skin | Hi, DEAR,Good Evening, Thanks for the query. I studied it in details and understood your health concerns regarding it. Lump caused under skin of your back and all over body - is due to -Multiple Lipomatosis-a genetically inherited disease of benign neoplastic growths. Treatment is by -Neglecting if they are not symptomatic or causing any discomfort. Hope this would help you to plan the treatment with your doctor. Wellcome for any further query in this regard. Wishing you good health. Good Night. Chat Doctor. N. From INDIA. |
I have terrible stomach and intestinal pains for past 2 months with muscle fatigue flu like symptoms when i pass stool they are abnormally smelly and float easy and are greasy sometimes just diareah and also have tons of mucus strans...what could this be? It keeps me up at night every night... ive been from doctor to doctor trying to figure this out and they act like im crazy but these symptoms are very real...i have a colonoscopy scheduled for the 18th of march but just wanted a second opinion...this is ruining my life | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described symptoms, there appears to be possibility of acute viral gastroenteritis. Presence of foul smelling watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and body ache suggests the diagnosis. Myalgia is a pro Chat Doctor. You should consult with internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, renal function test, serum electrolytes. Furthermore, you should take complete antibiotic course, antispasmodics, robotics. Furthermore, you should also take potassium rich fluid and oral rely |
All of my upper front teeth have become very loose. I have used a pre-brush whitening rinse for a couple of years and suspect a connection between the rinse, irritated gums, and loose teeth. Is there an alternative treatment for the loose teeth or do they all have to be pulled? Eating is very difficult at this point. | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as you have mobility in upper teeth this loosening can be due to periodontal problem due to bone loss. For this I will suggest you to consult Oral surgeon Periodontist for examination of mobility of teeth if they have slight mobility grade 1 or grade 2 then it can be saved by splinting or laser treatment if possible. Inmeantime do warm saline rinses and maintain good oral hygiene, use mouthwash chlorhexidine regularly. Hope this will help you. |
hello....my sister (48yo) has had cerebellar ataxia for many years and now lives in a nursing home. She is unable to walk, dress or feed herself and has slurred speech. They called today stating that she had some seizure activity. Had to lie her on the floor for a few minutes but appeared to be ok now. My question | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Seizures are unlikely to arise from cerebellum, but cerebellar masses like tumors or hemorrhage witChatDoctorpression of fourth ventricle can cause HY Chat Doctor. Another cause of seizure could be electrolyte imbalance. So if there is no investigation with imaging of brain and blood electrolyte, the condition of your sister might worsen. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
Hi, I am trying to find something to help my sister who is in the hospital now. She has asthma, thyroid problems, on medication. She has acid reflux, on medication. She has a hacking cough, get tingling of the lips and mouth and swelling of tongue and throat with cough and sore throat, so far doctors are baffled. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your sisters' history. However, I would like to know some fundamental details like - What is her age? Are her asthma, thyroid and acid reflux under control with medications? Which medications she is taking, since when, in what dose? What are her latest reports? For what is she hospitalized, since how many days, what is her condition? How she developed symptoms like tingling and swelling in oral cavity and cough? These questions are very important to make suggestions to you. Please have faith in God and her treatment by doctors. Please feel free to ask/communicate at Chat Doctor for any concern. Wish her a very good recovery and the best of the health. Thank you & Regards. |
I shaved couple of months ago of my head and noticed that back of my head on left side is bone is big. I been to doctor he said its normal, nothing to worry,but its better to get second openion ,so i been to my family doctor he said the same thing ,no need to worry, but today i noticed that behind my left year bone is a little bigger than the left, What to do. | Hello! Thank you for your question on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern. I agree with your GP in the fact that there is really nothing you should worry about. These are normal physiological variations of bone structures. I would say that nobody is perfectly symmetric. Some it is normal to have some bigger bones, some asymmetric bumps etc. If you have any other symptoms like aggravating headache or nausea I would recommend a brain CT scan to rule out any meningioma(tumors of the brain surface layers), which can cause modifications of the head bones. Hope to have been of help! Greetings! |
I was unloading a railcar full of lime. used at water treatment plants and suffered burns to my neck and inside my mouth.It has been a couple of months ago and i have been having chest pain .Went to doctor and he said it my be a pulled muscle.It is not going away and pain just seems to move from side to side and severe in the middle of my chest.Also having shortness of breath when tring to do everyday activitys.I was wearing a resperator,but it was not working and inhaled a large amount of lime.Could this be causing these problems? | YES SOME TIG IN WATER MUST HAVE GONE IN CAUSING DAMAGE TO MINING OF Esophagus AND DUODENUM AND MAY E STOMACH WHICH ARE FIBROSIS AS THE FIBROSIS IS LESS YOU CAN TAKE YOUR LOCAL ACTIVITIES BUT DUE TO SOME FIBROSIS CAUSING PAIN DURING STRETCH OF ACTIVITIES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DO SOMETHING FOR YOU BUT TAKE NON FATE OILY NON GREEDY FOOD TRY MORE LIQUIDATE ANTACIDS AFTER EVERY MEALS AND SOS PAIN KILLER FOR BREATHING CAN USE BRONCHODILATORS SYRUPS AND OXYGEN ANDANTIINFLAMATORY HALLS REST CONSULT DOCTOR WHO CAN EXAMINE PHYSICALLY AND SUGGEST SOMETHING PULMONARY REHABILITATION EXERCISES CAN ALSO HELP YOU |
I am 54yrs male. I was getting acidity for 2-3 months. taken the medicines according to Doctors advise,as there was no relief Dr.has done gastroscopy,diagnosed as mild antral gastritis. then started tablet pantocid HP 3in the morning 3 in the evening for 14 days. iwanted to know is it advisable to take for 14 days. is this tablet is having any side effects.as iam not comfortable when I started this medicine taste of the mouth is changed. please advise. | Hi, Pantocid-HP is a combination of a proton pump inhibitor (lansoprazole) and two antibiotics (azithromycin and amoxicillin) which is commonly prescribed to treat H. pylori infection. Its common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, flatulence and allergic reactions. It is quite effective if taken for 14 days. Continue taking it as prescribed. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Friend of mine has been diagnose will oral trush and was given antibiotics, mouthwash, and some lozenges to sucked on. And it has been 3 weeks and he still has thrush in his tongue. Is there any chance you could tell why it hasnt cleared yet?...... Just concern | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern.First we need to find out why the oral thrush is there?is it because of candida infection? Usually such severe oral thrush occurs in cases of Immune suppressed status. I would suggest you to get his following investigations done |
i have systemic lupus and for more than a year I have such severe burning and itching of the skin, esp. my feet, hands, face, and scalp that it is debilitating. also I recently had blood work done. my white count is high, as well as my red blood count. will be seeing a hematologist in april. wondering if the lupus could be attacking kidneys? also, I have such severe edema at times that i cant even walk there is soooo much fluid retention. any opinion on the kidney possibility? would that elevate my blood counts/ | Good evening. Raised WBC is normally an unusual finding in lupus, but it is not a bad sign either. It could be due to prednisone you are taking. But yes, lupus can attack the kidneys in a high proportion. The highest risk is during the first 3 years. If you are getting fluid retention, do consult your rheumatologist early. You may need a kidney biopsy and stepping up of treatment before it worsens further. Hope the information was useful |
I have OPLL in cervical region mainly C-3-C4 since 2000. After 13 years, it found non-progressive. Disc bulge due to herniation in L-3-L4 and L5-S1 causing stenosis & nerve root compression. This has progressed. Osteophyes a in lumber region & Osteo artaritis in knee I have complain in leg with weakness, muscle pain and walking difficulties.. Upper extreamies are fine in all respect Pl suggest. leg problem is due to lumber problem? How safe is MIS for decompression lumber region Can Glucosamin help | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. You have three distinct problems. First, there is ossified posterior longitudinal ligament (OPEL) in the cervical region, which has not progressed for more than one decade. This can be left alone, and can be managed with physiotherapy, cervical collar, etc. Second, there is lumbar disc prolapse and leg pain & weakness secondary to that. This may require surgery and your symptoms would improve. Your doctor is the best judge regarding surgery, as he has the advantage of examining you, which I do not have. Third, you probably have osteoarthritis of the knees. Glucosamine would help in this. You can get further advice on this from an Orthopedic surgeon. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
i have prolapsed discs in my neck and lower back problems over the last few months my arms have been itching terribly is this anything to do with my problem? | Hi Jayne, Since you said you have Prolapsed Discs, there might be some amount of Nerve compression of nerves which are arising from the spinal cord. The itching which you are suffering from is indeed due to this nerve compression and is called Brachioradiales Pruritic which happens if there is nerve damage. Kindly consult an Orthopedist at the earliest as he shall examine you and prescribe medications like, anti depressants, anti consultants, creams for Local application or Local anesthetics. Good Luck. |
My mother is having a lump at back of right shoulder which is soft with regular margins and her pain is radiating at back of skull. she had this same lump few days back with severe radiating pain at back of skull but it got right after few days? what does it indicate? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma or dermatofibroma. Or she may have some benign cyst like sebaceous cyst. She should go for examination and if needed to go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hello maam/sir, I m mae, 25 years old. i got a cavity in my wisdom tooth(which i got 2 months back) and it pains a lot..a doctor suggested me to get it removed.please suggest me what to do.Also 6-7 months back one of my tooth got cavity and i gt it remove..i dont eat too much of sugar and i brush twice daily then why i gt cavities so often..!!!!! | With regard to your query, extraction of wisdom tooth will be considered under certain conditions like when the tooth is impacted, unrestorable, causing pressure on the adjacent tooth, causing misalignment of teeth in the arch are the common reasons so in your case may be your cavity is unrestorable so only advised extraction. Not only sugar will cause cavities there are many other reasons like decreased secretion of saliva, food impaction provided with spaces between the teeth, eating lot of sticky foods like chocolates etc. I would suggest you to gargle your mouth after every meal in fact what ever you eat and check it out. I think in your case it is unrestorable with irreversible pulpits so only considered for extraction. For further treatment you a visit your dentist. |
Hi I m 12 almost 13 and today my right testical started to hurt nothing really bad but hurt when I woke up it s not swollen or enlarged or a different color it hurts when I walk. Or move and it like touches something elts and it s hurts when I touch it. I told my mom and she said we ll see how if feels tomorrow im just worries because I ve been reading about thing similar and different online. | Hi. I understand your concern. Swollen and enlarge testis require evaluation. It can be made either by physical examination or by investigations. Investigations like color Doppler of scrotum will give confirmatory idea about underlying pathology. It can be due to trauma or infection. It can be varicocele or HY Chat Doctor. Consults surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment. Get well soon. Still if you have query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
Sir, i am f-mail 24years old , 5 height 50 kg weight , i am married 3 years before ,but i am not pregnant till now, so i am in treatment of my nearest doctor, as part of it, doctor advice me to take folinz for 1 month and Clome for 5 days, is this tablet make me pregnant ? what are the purpose of it? | Hi, I appreciate your concerns. If you have not conceived even after trying for three years, you need to find out the cause for it first. It is good to know that your BMI is normal. Are your menstrual cycles regular? To increase your chances of conception you need to have intercourse at least three times in a week and quit smoking (if smoking). Folinz in addition to zinc contains vitamin folic acid. This vitamin reduces the risk of baby having brain or spine abnormality. Therefore, all women planning pregnancy should take this tablet. It is important that you and your husband should see gynecologist and do baseline infertility work up (hormone test and fallopian tube patency test for you and semen analysis for your husband). Based on the results of investigations treatment can be planned. Closed is a tablet given for women who do not ovulate on their own. If you are taking this tablet you need to do serial ultrasound in the first month to make sure that you are ovulating and not responding with development of too many eggs. I hope I have answered your concerns. |
hi doctor. my name is Tamil Selvi. 26 yrs. I got married just 8 months before. I have not yet conceived, so i consulted local doctor near my area. They done scan for me and said that my Myometiral echo is non homogenous, posterior wall myoma of 3 x 2.9 cm. Is it big issue doctor? dont i have chance for conceive at all? pls reply for my question. I eager to get conceive. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Presence of MoMA measuring 3 cm in the greatest diameter will not cause any problem in conception. A MoMA is a benign growth of the muscle layer of myometrium. Myoma is asymptomatic in most of the cases. However, it may be symptomatic and produce pain, amenorrhea, hemorrhagic, etc. For conceiving, you need to time your ovulation since, conception takes place during ovulation only. There are a couple of methods to time ovulation - basal body temperature, examination of cervical mucus, follicular scan. You need to consult your gynecologist for carrying out these methods to time the ovulation. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi....my breath stinks like poop and this is causing me problems everyday.I . i have had this problem since my teens and im now 32. The problem seems to worsen when im stressed and has also worsened after I gave birth.. I HAVE HAD TO RELY ON sweets AND SUGAR FREE gum to mask the problem but now these dont help...i have tried most brands of mouthwashes and oxygen toothpaste and these have not helped...now one of my tooth has a cavity and has worsened the problem even further. im going to get this removed soon but I know the problem will persist as i had bad breath before the cavity. My life has been ruined and i cant form any meaningful relationships with other people! | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query, the possible reasons for bad death could be the deposits, gum infection, us formation in the oral cavity, decayed tooth, respiratory tract infection, diabetes. Consult your oral physician to rule out all these things and get your teeth cleaned, and the decayed tooth filled and maintain oral hygiene. Get your blood investigation done to rule out diabetes. I hope my answer will help you. Take care |
sir,Iam 25 years old.Iwas an ITP patient theage of 12 and treated with steroid for 5 years.Iam recovered from ITP through Ayurvedic treatment for 2 years.Mypresent problem is dischrage fom head scalp . ANA is positive and Clinically it is diagnoisiedas SLE .Awaiting your expert opinion ? | HiT hanks for posting your query. SHE doesn't cause any discharge from anywhere. You're probably having scalp infection or a boil over scalp. It could be due to bacterial or fungal infection. You need to get Culture sensitivity test of the discharge and use antibiotics as per culture report. I advise you to consult your doctor and get required medications. Hope my answer has helped you. Any clarification feel free to ask. |
when im talking to some one .... and i get the feeling that the heat of this chat is going up ... my hands shake ... i hear my heart beats .... like im scared to death !!! it embarrasses me a lot ... makes me skip important chats, makes me skip what i really want to say. please help. | Hello, I think you have anxiety issues. This doesn't look like social phobia as you have problem while talking only. Do you feel anxious of trivial issues or most of the time of the day? If the answer is yes, then you need to take antianxiety medicines as this might increase if left untreated and make it difficult for you to work. Late treatment also makes the problem chronic. There are several safe and good medicines available nowadays like, Escitalopram and sertraline. Please go to a doctor and discuss the problem in person and in detail. Regular exercise and deep breathing also helps, but nothing is as important and as effective as the correct medicine. Good luck. |
Are there any developments in the management of cerebral palsy? My son is 23 and has been on baclofen most of his life. currently takes 10mg twice a day and 20 mg at night. Recently he seems to be much stiffer than 6 months ago, being hard to manage and position. He has in the past had Botulinum toxin injections in his wrists and legs, and also a few operations on his adductors. | Hello understand your concerning now there is no curative treatment for cerebral palsy. Only treatment available is for relieving the spasticity and alter some behavior abnormalities. Effect of botulinum toxin last for 3-6 months only. And its need to be repeatedly injected after that period to get the best relief to spasticity. Few operations might have been tendon release or contracture relieving surgeries. |
I have a very sore spot on my chest. there is no lump or anything. it on the chest where my breast are separated. I have also noticed that i have a very sore throat and my ear area hurts when I swallow. it looks as though the gum is swollen around one of the molars. and I feel like crap. | Hi. I can understand your concern. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest pain and nausea. You can take proton pump inhibitors. But along with Chat Doctor. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Lose weight if you are obeseDont worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have pain in the my left testicle right on the tip where, I think it feels like a small tube is connected to it. It has a slight ache but it doesnt appear to be swollen that I can see. I have been reading about Testicular torsion but it not an unbearable pain. | Hello need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, ultrasound and color Doppler of scrotum, urine RE/ME. Your symptoms may be due to causes like testicular torsion, epididymo-orchitis etc. Ultrasound of scrotum with color Doppler examination is important. It can assess many conditions in testis. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
for the past couple of weeks i have had a severe heat rash all over my neck and inner forearms and have been avoiding sun and heat and washed with coal tar soap and applied aloe vera gel . today I feel a chill with a slight pain like a fever on the surface of my inner arms .I wonder if that could indicate an infection | Hi, Feeling of cold and pain may not be due to infection, but it can be due to nonspecific reason it can be temporary. Sometimes allergic condition may cause such symptoms, it is nothing to take with the soap or gel no need to panic or think about infection for sure it is not an infection, nor it is the disease condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Chat Doctor. |
my daughter was waxing and now she has a red mark on her upper cheek below her eye. It hurts and burns. We tried cold compresses and aloe (which made it burn more) It is about the size of a quarter. She used it on her lip, between her eyebrows and upper cheeks, and it only happened in one spot. She has been waxing for about 7 years and has never had an issue. | HI, thanks for posting your query It seems the hot wax has caused a mild burn on the area mentioned as this area is more sensitiveTake the following measures |
Hi, my names Aimee, I was diagnosed with fibermyalga, now I read a recent x-ray and it says spina bifida occult a s1. I kinda knew that I didnt have fibermyalga Because the pain is always in my back and hips. Is bad back and hip pain normal with sbo?, and learning disabilities? And mood disorders? Is all that normal with sbo? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Spinal bighead is a congenital condition in which the posterior parts of some vertebrae do not close completely. There are various types of spina bifida depending on the degree of non-closure of the vertebrae. When the defect is large enough the spinal cord can protrude from the gap. Spina bifida occult is a condition in which the gap is very small, and it does not allow the spinal cord to protrude. It is asymptomatic in the majority of cases however, it can be associated with back pain not responding to conventional treatment for backache. Surgical closure of the defect is possible however, the functional abnormalities (if present) cannot be corrected. However, functional abnormalities are rare with spina bifida occult. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi, i had high fever and chills and lower back pain.urin analysis showed pus cells and epithelial cells.Urin culture test have not yet come. Doc prescribed, Taxim o 200 and Niftran.both 1each morning and night. 2 days medicines over, i still get fever and chills. is the medicines I am taking is right? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Fever with chills and rigor, I would come up with these possibilities 1 Urinary tract infection as this is the most common cause of fever with chills and rigor. Diagnosis can be confirmed by urine culture and sensitivity test. Also get in ultrasound of both kidneys.2 TYPHOID fever is another such fever which causes low grade fever with morning chills. Diagnosis can be confirmed by Tidal test.3 Tuberculosis, diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray chest pa view as well as blood for C B C and E S R.However, there are so many other causes of such fever as anemia, HIV. So consult another physician and get his opinion. Thank you. |
i have really low energy and can barely walk up the stairs without wanting to collapse. I have dizziness and my body feels heavy, and ive had trouble with talking and walking. I am 115 lbs. and i am 14 Ive had 4 seizures, but i have no diagnosed disorder | Hello dear.I would recommend a detailed history and physical examination from a pediatrician and preferably pediatric neurologist. Kindly tell me the type, duration and sequel of seizures, their age of onset, condition after the seizure, any family history of seizure disorder? Are you studying?in which standard? Dear I would recommend a detailed neurological examination and relevant investigations like EEG, MRI,serum biochemistry, to have a proper diagnosis. Hope it will help |
I have discoloured teeth that dentists say was caused by tetracycline and currently suffering from bad breath i dont know what to do about it. are these related. | Hi There, Thanks for posting your query. Bad breath or halitosis is caused to many reasons. It can range from simple things like not Chat Doctor. Having bad oral hygiene like having tartar which leads to many gum diseases like periodontitis or having decayed tooth also causes bad breath. Systemic disease like diabetes also causes bad breath. You need to see a dentist who will assess your condition and advise treatment accordingly. Discolouration of teeth are of two types, intrinsic[inside] or extrinsic [outside]. Intrinsic stains such as tetracycline or fluoride are not related to bad breath. In order to correct these you can undergo bleaching or whitening of your teeth. Specialized treatment procedures like laminates or crowns may help in masking tough stains. Extrinsic stains are those caused due to tartar, pan chewing, cavities, etc. which can be related to bad breath. You will need to undergo scaling or treatment of the cavities according to the cause of the problem. Hope that answers your query. Thanks, |
hello I m Bappi Kumer Das , I have A poor Family, I m 27 years old unmarried. I have Any Bad Habit. I work A comuter Furm Post of Normal servent. I M not eating Smoke , Or Any oter Drug and more any bad habit, I m never go out to passed of any bad or good girls . Now Im Fever Hbsag+ve Possetive last three years. I took it some Homeo Doctor in our Bangladesh and They give me lot of medicine regular. by I have No Improve Now At this time. What are I do now | Hi Bap pi Kumar was, being Bag positive is not a diseased state but only informs you that you have been infected with Hepatitis B virus. If you are asymptomatic you do not need treatment so no need to take any medication, however you should continue to have a healthy lifestyle as you already have now, if at all in the future you have any symptoms of hepatitis then you need to visit your doctor and take treatment for the same. As of now you can be relaxed and not worry about it. In the future when you plan to marry make sure that your would be bride is vaccinated 2 months prior to any sexual contact as she may get infected by you. It is also advisable not to donate blood and to inform your health care provider of your Bag positive status. Take care and live healthy. |
Hi Doctor, I am a male, 27 years, did a chest x-ray for TB test and found with fabriotic streak in lethal part of my chest. I then had to undergo a sputum smear to confirm TB and found negative. I always suffer from tonsills, and now i feel fever and chest burning. What could be my problem and cure? | Hello, Most common cause for fibrotic lesions in lung is previous lung infection like tuberculosis or pneumonia. So, you might be having tuberculosis or pneumonia during childhood which is now showing fibrotic lesions. Since, your sputum is negative for tuberculosis, no need to worry about active lung infection. You should take broad spectrum antibiotic like azithromycin, paracetamol and multivitamin tablets. You will be alright with all these in 1 to 2 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
HI I am sunil kumar from delhi. I have some problem from last one year I have pain. the pain always. The pain is left side arm and chest. I am very scared. I fell beats in my whole body. I do these tests | Hello Sunil and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. First relax and do not stress yourself with UN necessary diagnosis. You have undergone all recommended tests and no cardiac anomaly has been found(as per the question information). You pain seems to be musculoskeletal in nature, or it may even be due to psychological stress you are taking. Furthermore, you may consult a doctor and get yourself evaluated for cervical spondylosis and vitamin D deficiency as these are two common causes of such musculoskeletal pain. If that is the case suitable management plan would be started for you.In the meanwhile relax and focus on things other than illness and be cheerful always. |
Hi, I am 51 yrs old, male, weight 67 kg, 165cm height. I had cabg in 2009. Since then, I get muscle chest cramp on the area 4 cm below the left nipple. This happens usually when I am tired and I bent down to pick up something from the floor. When the cramp happens it lasts for 5 minutes or so and I need to lift my left hand over my head for relieve. Is this a heart attack? Thanks. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... You want to know about heart attack clinical features..... According to your history it doesn't seem heart attack... In coronary artery disease that is in MI and angina pain is constricting type, severe and radiate to shoulder, arm and back ... Sweating also can be there.... If you have above-mentioned symptom investigation done for it by.....-blood pressure checking -treadmill test -ECG or ECHO Hope your concern solved.... For your case you can refer physician or pulmonologist.... Take care |
Sir, My mother is suffering stating that her left leg below the ghutna is feeling senseless and very heavy just like sleeping leg. She won t be able to walk comfortably and walking only with the help of other person and feeling much pain, kindly advise what to do | Hello, This could be related to the degenerative changes in the knee joint leading to such symptoms as the muscles of the knee extension the qua Chat Doctor. The co-contraction of both the muscle groups in ordinance helps the stability of the knee joint and avoid buckling. I will advise doing hot water fermentation to the knee joint, and make her do some simple exercises. Like with the help of someone reverse walking with slow pace, so fall can be avoided. Lying down exercises like - static hamstring and static Qua |
Ended up in hospital last Sunday as had fallen Saturday and badly hurt ankle. It was very swollen. Was informed was severe sprain and to rest. Have rested all week. Still struggling to walk on it or put full weight. In constant pain night time and when elevated and resting. Pain also top of ankle going up leg. Some numbness to foot. Do I need to seek further treatment. | Dear Sir/Madam have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, looking at your symptoms it's a must think that you consult an orthopedic surgeon, as this will help you get your ankle screened and X Rated, to see if there is any problem with the bone or the joint, and to take any intervention in the form of surgery if required, as late surgery in ankle joint has its own pros and cons.I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. |
I have constant nausea and vomiting and it has been going on now for a month.I cannot eat without getting sick. I had an ultrasound of my gallbladder done and it was normal. I just had a HIDA scan done today and from what the guy says my gallbladder is empyting into my liver instead of going into my duodenum. It showed when he inserted the cck into my IV. My gallbladder was full and in a period of 30 minutes the cck poured into my liver and my gallbladder was shrunk. What could this possibly be?? | Hi & Welcome. Incomplete data |
Severe bone pain in hip area, tailbone area for 1 month, now swollen eyelids,cough, hurts ribs to cough and mild fever, foot pain in left foot bones. Cough etc for a week now..could not work, feel weak, a raised red coined size spot to left of my spine | Hi, I did review your concern. Your symptoms can be due to a spondyloarthropathy or a reactive joint disease. I would recommend you to consult a physician/rheumatologist for complete analysis of your condition. It would include your complete blood count, ESR, HLAB27, X-ray local joint and other studies. Early diagnosis and treatment will help you in early recovery. Meanwhile you can apply warm packs/hot fomentation over your back where it is hurting. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions for Jewish you a healthy life. |
My 2 1/2 month old has been demonstrating the signs of teething for a few weeks, how long might it take for a tooth to come through? Also, I noticed a small white bump on his bottom gum (looking at him it is to the left of center) which his dr said is a cyst and will go away. Could that be bothering him? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint it seems that the white bump in the gum with signs of teething seems to be most probably an Eruption Hematoma or an Eruption cyst that occurs as a fluid filled pale colored lump, and it is not a harmful condition and will resolve as the tooth will erupt. The first tooth to erupt in mouth is at the age of 5-6 months and is lower front tooth. But in case if there is any problem associated with it or the tooth gets delay in erupting then it has to be removed to let the tooth erupt in the mouth and once the tooth erupts there is no further problem associated with it. Consult a Periodontist once and get it confirmed by a clinical evaluation. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
I smashed my thumb in a car door. The thumb got swollen and there was a blood pocket. I went to the ER and they punctured a hole in my nail to release the blood. I was given an antibiotic. Its been about a week now, I have had a check-up with my GP, who informed me to look out for infections. The purple color under my nail has decreased. However my cuticle has become white and numb, there is a odd odor coming from my injured thumb.There is also a small pinching pain at my cuticle. Does this mean it is infected? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion bad odor from the injured part always suggestive of infection. I suggest you to do Grams staining, culture and sensitivity from the discharge. Before the report came I suggest you to start ampicillin and oxacillin, along with diclofenac and paracetamol, pantoprazole. Take the antibiotics according to report thereafter. Completion of scheduled Chat Doctor. Pleases maintain local hygiene |
yes sir i am 38 year old ,i got liver transplant sugary from india,now i have completed 4 month after treatment of my surgery i get blood test all test is clear just my SGPT is 301,and ggt become raised,so i worried about my blood test ?sir please help and advice me what should i do? thanks | Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Chat Doctor and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer. This is not dangerous if there are no signs of liver failure such as jaundice, bleeding or pain. It may be signed of liver fibrosis or hepatitis, so tests should be done and include ultrasound with viral markers. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I am 19 years old and just had a 4 cm tumor including a lymph node removed from my neck near the jaw. there is another tumor higher up and more difficult to remove as it will involve muscle. The tumor was sent for biopsy and await results. In the meantime thru blood work they found my liver enzymes to be over 800 and a fatty liver. Can these 2 things be connected and if so, what might the diagnosis be? | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. It may or may not be related (as such in multiple endocrine syn Chat Doctor. Await your neck biopsy results. As for your liver enzymes, further evaluation of your abdomen must be done. A consult with your doctor is best. Diagnostics (such as ultrasound & other blood exams) and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ |
I m having fairly sever lower back pain, pain in front thighs and bad headaches. I had the depo shot approx 2 weeks ago. Wondering if this might be the cause and when/if I should go to the hospital. I m taking robaxacet, one dose so far, which has given me a bit of relief. | Hello, Thanks for your query. Low backache looks like a positional anomaly. The low backache is a result of muscle spasm which in itself is a protective mechanism body develops so that the back avoids abnormal posture. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation). Avoid sleeping on sides and stomach in case you do. While on work don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Also discontinue any strenuous activity or exercises for some time. Headache not seems to related with it. Get it evaluated by your doctor for proper management. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
hi doc. I have had for years on each corner of my mouth a burning, open like sore. it will form a scab of i dont wipe the corners of my mouth, each side itches too, like a yeast inf. I looked it up & they called it chelitis, I dont think i spelled it right but i dont have $ to send off , right now im putting Desitan .on the corners of my mouth, please help! | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have burning sensation on corner of your mouth, it is known as Angular Colitis, don't worry you take medicine for this Take One Capsule Evil for twice daily for one week you will get relief, If you won't get relief then consult go to Dentist and get proper diagnosis and investigations done, Hope this will help you. Wish you good health. |
My brother is detected with liver abscess on right lobe. He is being treated with ciprofloxacin IV fluids and a tube is insrted to ensure the drainage of abscess around one week ago. Some pus in red color is collected for two days abd after that fluid stopped coming. But doctor says it has to come and we will have to wait. They said it is in solid state and it may take some time and we will have to wait. Now they stopped giving antibiotics through IV fluids and giving the tablets. Please let us know if the same treatment has to be continued or should we shift the Hospital. | Hi.noted history of hepatic (liver) abscess. I agree with the management of your doctor, re Chat Doctor. A repeat ultrasonography and complete blood count will probably be recommended after completing the antibiotic regimen. Your doctor may continue or discontinue the antibiotics depending on the repeat findings. A regular follow-up is recommended, and you will be advised by your doctor accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ |
Hi Doctor, I went to the dentist to remove my 5th wisdom tooth (in the upper right jaw). The local anesthesia which was given pre-removal caused major swelling of my cheek. I was told by the dentist that the injection hit the blood vessel . Immediately after swelling I applied ice pack for about an hour with an interval of 1 min. I took antibiotics for 4-5 days and the swelling is reduced a bit but not completely. I have terrible pain when i touch my cheek on the injection spot. Its been 6 days now. Could you please tell me what needs to be done now? Right now I am in another city and could not go to the same dentist... Please advise what can be done. Thanks,, | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, The swelling which appeared is known as Hematoma, it is painless distended swelling . It occurs due to effusion of blood into the extravascular spaces during the injection of the local anesthetic solution. Immediate management of hematoma is application of external pressure over the affected area. It can be relieved by application of ice packs on the affected area. Take complete course of antibiotic and analgesic. Usually it takes 7-14 days to resolve. Hope this helps out . Regards... |
I was walking across my living room when both of my legs became wobbly; I was unable to walk normally and had to reach out for the couch or I would have fallen. I don t know what could cause this or what kind of doctor to see. I do have osteopenia in my spine and spinal stenosis. | Osteopenia itself simply refers to a lower than normal calcium content in the skeletal structure of your body as measured by a special scanner such as a DEXA machine or perhaps by either X-ray or CT scan, although the latter 2 methods can only approximate the numbers. The answer to your question is that your wobbliness in the legs is more likely a function of your spinal canal stenosis than any osteopenia that may be present. If you'd like to ask me any specific questions in the future on this network then, please use the following link |
ive had knumbness in my rightside body for over a year maybe longer my right side of my face is getting worse and my tinitus has also gone to an extreme its so painful also headaches on same side i went for an mri and got letter today it says my scan is essentially normal and that there is a none specific dot in the white matter of the right parietal lobe but says dought it is of significance im at my wits end to be honest whats does it mean | 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. Right Sided Numbness, Tinnitus and headaches are suggestive of hemianaesthetic migraine. You need to consult a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist who has experience in treating this condition 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 am 26 years old. Married one year before trying for pregnancy. I have irregular periods. On consulting a doctor, I was informed to take semibrom tablet. What is the usage of using this tablet. Is the tablet having side effects ? | Hi Selassie, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum. Semi From is Prescribed for Hormonal Imbalance and Menstrual irregularities, don't worry about the side effects and just take it as directed by your Doctor and go for regular follow up. This tablet will make your Periods regular and will help you conceive as ovulation happens. To increase the chances of conception have alternate day unprotected sex between the 10th and 20th day of your cycle. If you are overweight, exercise regularly and eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Avoid stress and maintain a healthy weight. The usual side effects of semipro include, Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, Chat Doctor. Don't panic as they may or may not occur. Go for regular follow up. Wish you Good Health, Take Care. |
Does any of these medicines - Thyroxine Sodium tablets, 25 mcg & cyproterone acetate and ethinyloestradiol cause loss of appetite? I have been detected with hypothyroid and have increase in prolactin and testosterone levels.. ps,im female , 21 , studing and have lost 2 kgs in 3 days, thats when i started with my meds.. | Hi, Thyroxine usually causes increase in appetite and paradoxically cause weight loss due to its action on basal metabolic rate. I would suggest my patient to not think about transient weight loss and concentrate on controlling the thyroid hormone status. In that respect, I would suggest you to have a regular follow up with your physician/ endocrinologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi my auntie has just found out she has a brain tumour ,she has been told the left side of her brain is slowly dying and she is also losing the feeling on the left side of her body.she has been offered what i think is called electrolisis to try and kick start that side of the brain back up,wanted to know how long she will have left to live? the docter she is with has told her six months and im finding it hard coming to terms with this | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I must admit you have provided limited information. However, your aunt seems to have a malignant (cancer) tumor of brain. The treatment is mainly with radiation therapy and chemotherapy (medications). As her doctor has suggested, long term survival is not common with cancers of brain. However, I would advise you to discuss these issues with her treating doctor. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
68 YRS OLD WITH PREVIOUS HISTORY OF BPH/HTN/ VITILIGO HAD A FALL IN BATHROOM AND CT CRANIUM SAYS-Very small mildly enhancing extra axial hyper dense collection over left high frontal convexity.In view of trauma this is most likely representing sub acute sub dural bleed. EEG-ABNORMAL AND SUGGESTIVE OF GENERALISED SEIZURES-INTER- ICTAL EPILEPTIC ACTIVITY. NEUROPHYSICIAN SUGGESTS TAB VALPARIN CHRONO 300 MG 1 BD FOR 30 DAYS AND TAB REJUNEX OD PREVIOUS MEDICAL HISTORY-BPH TAKING TAMSULOSIN 1 OD/ HTN-TAKING TAB AMLODIPINE 5 MG 1 OD PLEASE ADVISE FURTHER COURSE OF ACTION...THANKS | You should continue this medication and monitor patient sensorial closely especially right side for 2 months if he develops seizure, become dull, not able to speak, pass urine in bed or weakness in right half of body and not able to walk then urgently do repeat MRI brain to see the status of subdural bleed as it can increase in size. If it increases in size then urgently consult neurosurgeon or neurologist surgeon. |
My daughter got jaudice in June-2009. Since then she oftenly got fever . My family docotor advised medical test hbsag and lft. Her lft SGPT-17, SGOT-24, bullrubbin are normal. But ALP is elevated 156 ( 50 to 126). What | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with particularly high amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone. It is found elevated in conditions like, Anemia, Biliary Obstruction, Bone disease, healing fracture, hepatitis, fatty liver. In your children case it may be related to Hepatitis or Biliary obstruction as she has a History of Jaundice. Get her evaluated by a Gastroenterologist to rule out the causative factor. Good Luck. |
Hello i was washing yesterday and i noticed a lil bump real small but noticeable to the thetouch a want to say kinda like a tiny skin tag i was wondering if this is a hemorrhoid and a lil bit uper right before my anl canal opening there is a lump under the skin that moves when i move it and it seems like its connected to small hard veins again this is veing felt under the skin in the anus area can u plz give me an idea of what this is as i am thinking the worst like cancer ...i have went to the doctor and he did a rectal exam with a lubed glove and said its nothing to be worried about he did say hemorrhoids but im thinking what if its something else | From the history it appears to me that it is more likely a skin tag only... In medical term we call it as sentinel pile. The reason for such tag in anal region could be either due to a fissure (ulcer) in anus or a fibrosis (healed) hemorrhoids. There is nothing much to worry about such lesions. Wash your anal region thoroughly after passing stools because if the skin tag gets stained with stool it can cause some itching. If it's still causing persistent problem you can get it excised but most of the time it will not cause any problem. About cancer, since already a doctor has done a rectal examination and found its normal the possibility of cancer is unlikely.I hope I have answered you queries.have a good day. |
Hi since i was 12 i ve been having black outs, vision loss , extreme ringing in the ears, dizziness and confusion but i never thought it was a problem due to the infrequency of these symptoms. i am now 19 and for the past month it was gotten progressively worse i ve had a seizure accompined by memory loss , headaches everyday, vision loss, hearing loss , buzzing sound, dizziness and sometimes im uncoordinated and can t walk straight because of the diziness. im not sure whats wrong? | Hi, Based on details you have blackouts initially and now seizure with memory impairment, dizziness, hearing loss, vision loss, headache. All This indicates organic brain involvement. You should consult neurologist for neurological examination and funds examination. You require CT scan brain with contrast and may require Lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis. Meet the doctor as soon as possibleRegards |
Hi Doc...please help suggest an effective drug for me Months ago I was diagnosed of heavy growth of candida and moderate growth of staph. The doctor recommended drugs for me, I took it but I still have those signs. What best drug should I take?Thanks. | HIT hanks for trusting Chat Doctor for your health issues. Fluconazole is used in non responders. However, dosage schedule is different for different site of infection. Vaginal - 150 mg single dose. Oropharyngeal - 200 mg on first day f/b 100 mg / day for 2 weeks. Cutaneous - 150 mg weekly for 4 weeks. Systemic / meningeal - 200-400 mg / day for 4-12 weeks. As this is prescription Chat Doctor. Regards |
hi, i am a 54 year old woman. 5ft.3 inches weigh 138 lbs. type 2 diabetic controlled by diet and exercise. i had back surgery 10 years ago. i had a hysterectomy 8 years. in may of 2010 i had part of my small intestine resectioned. i had severe lower stomach pain and they did exploratory surgery and they found it had looped and it was dead, throbbing and festering. now this may 2011 i started having pain in upper middle abdomin. they did a edosopy and colonoscopy done all they found was i had 2 small ulcers in esphogus from pills they were particially healed. i took carafate for this. now for 4 months i have pain in upper abdomin in middle and pain on both sides. i have also had a cat scan. swallowed a pill with little rubber bands then 5 days later had xrays i passed them all. earlier when i would have xrays they said i was full of stool. they had me drink that stuff you do for a colonoscopy but my pain was still there. my pain is more when i sit. but i have pain 24 hours a day that never goes away. when i sit and pull in with stomach it feels like a tight band and pulls in. they are giving me now for 2 weeks amitiza for irritable bowel but isnt helping. i have loose stools now. but i feel like i build up with gas. when i have regular bowels they are small and rough looking. could i have a bowel obstuction | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood the history of multiple surgeries for the spine, hysterectomy, bowel resection and all. Investigations of colonoscopy, Upper GI Endoscopy, camera enterocolitis with capsule, the findings of healing ulcers in esophagus and all. The most probable cause of pain in abdomen with small rough looking stools can be intestinal obstruction as you had suspected. Vomiting, nausea, bloating can be prominent if the obstruction is severe. I would advise you the following |
I got into a car accident 6 years ago. To this day, my the tendons in my neck are extremely tight, causing headaches and distraction. My back muscles are fairly tight too. I also struggle with forgetfulness, short term memory only. Sometimes I ll be so tight that my fingers in my hand lose their dexterity and the fingers in my right hand twitch. At times I will get light headed and it is hard to focus on things at hand. What can I do to make myself loosen up? Also, do you think I may have suffered from nerve damage in that car accident? All of these things begin happening right after my accident. | Hithere may be following reasons for your symptoms with a car accident 6 years ago |
hi my name is SPC Brandon, Cody A i am in the army and i am away from base on vacation i am working throug a very stressful time.. i have developed what i think are panic attacks and at night i am waking up gasping for air like i held my breath in the pool or something.. when i wake up i am drenched in sweat and cold at the same time. | Hello, Thanks for posting a query in Chat Doctor. If these episodes are occurring only at night, then they may not be panic attacks. Some cardiac conditions also present with such kind of symptoms. It depends on your age and if you have hypertension/diabetes or any other risk factors. You should undergo an ECG and echocardiography to rule out any cardiac cause. Hope I am able to solve your concerns. If you need any further details, you can contact me directly by using the below-mentioned link |
hellp Doctor. My problem is im not able to conceive, i got pregnent 3 yrs back i was 2 month pregnent, i took a tablet for abortion which i dont remember the name, after few days i got heavy bleeding .. that time i didnt want a baby, but now im not able to conceive, will i ever be able to conceive?? i have also put on weight, around 20 kg more compared with 3 yrs back. i weigh 77 kg now. please reply. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor As you have a pregnancy previously it is proved that you are not primarily infertile. You are facing secondary infertility. From you history putting on extra weight indicates to a polycystic ovarian disease which must be confirmed by USG whole abdomen along with a total hormonal profile including FSH, LH, TSH. These will clear what you actually have. Then it can be said whether you can conceive or not. |
Hello, I have a painful lump that appeared on my arm a few weeks ago. I thought I at first had been bitten by something but now I m really not sure. I have put neosporine on it but that just makes it look worse. The pain is only present when I accidently hit it on something. I have been unemployed since 2008 and have no health insurance...don t know what to do. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You seem to suffer from-painful lump on your forearm caused from bruise, with infected skin around it. It seems to be caused from wound infection with abscess developing in it/ or could be from infected hematoma, which got resolved with infection cellulitis, causing pain on citing only. So it appears to be resolved hematoma or chronic resolving abscess.USG would confirm the extent of its spread and its volume depth. Treat-Antibiotics- x 7 days Tibetan NSAIDs 7 days lifeblood Tests for-DiabetesSurgeons opinion with USG evaluation of the painful lump.IF you need be-Surgical Chat Doctor. |
hi i have had a lump in my left testicle for about 6 months now and its getting bigger and starting to hurt. its right at the back on the epiditis i think its called. i was to scared to say anything so i put it at the back of my mind. but recently its starting to hurt not to much but it is uncomfortable. can you help? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lump in epididymis. It can be cyst., epididymis orchids, tuberculosis, or some tumor pathology. You should go for ultrasound study of testis. If needed testicular biopsy can be performed. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have been having sharp pains under my left brast. I m short of breath and wizzing. I m tired and last week I thought I had a flu bug. 12 Year s ago, I did have congestive heart failure. I do have COPD. I need to know should I got to emergency room or is the not so serious. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely go to emergency room and take treatment. Shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain etc. are seen in both, COPD and heart failure. So better to consult doctor immediately and get done 1. ECG and 2d echo to rule out heart failure. 2. Chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test) to know the severity of COPD. Treatment of COPD is based on severity only. You may need diuretics, antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So don't wait at home, visit emergency room and start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I m 3month pregnancy with twins but one baby break down &less bleeding happened yesterday then i went to doctor & they prescribed ChatDoctor 5000,folinext,dupasthone & suggest to do genetic test i m so worried to y to have genetic test is there any complication or affect to my baby | Hi...the genetic test they are advising you to do should be amniocentesis - I assume (though you have not mentioned the name). It is a safe procedure in experienced hands, and it is a must at his juncture. Moreover, this is the only way to find out if the other baby is having any defects or not and as to why the other baby got aborted. I suggest you take the doctors advice and go ahead with the test. Regards - |
My husband has a rash that started on his thighs and is now going under his groin area and on his butt he thought it could be jock itch and treated it with cream and powder but that did not help at all it had only gotten worse. Is there anything else it could be | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina courts and corporal, a kind of fungal infection. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition. I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing ketoconazole during daytime and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistamines for itching as required. Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and |
I was woken up by an needle like sting inside my left front tooth. It is verry irritating and I have trouble going back to sleep. I tried brushing them, I used mouth rinse and flossed to see if there was maybe just something in there, but it wont go away. What can I do? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The symptoms that you have mentioned suggests decay in the tooth and the shooting pain is caused by this.(pulpits)I would advise you to take ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine) for instant relief of the pain. Please visit your local dentist and have a radiograph done to evaluate the tooth. Get the tooth restored. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards. |
Its weird. For the past couple weeks, Ive felt really distant. I know you guys probably hear stuff like that a lot, but I dont think that any one could quite as easily take it to my level. I find it impossible to concentrate; I have a pressure in my head that feels like someones blowing up a balloon inside of my school and it feels like my eyes are pressing out of socket; Im fatigued and sleep after only being up for a couple of hours; I cant do every day activities such as cooking or sometimes even walking; I cant explain things to people anymore; Im urinating a lot, and it hurts %30 of the time inside of my stomach when I do; Im extremely irritable to people that I love and hold dear; I get the feeling like Im going to pass out for no reason sometimes; I feel numb all day; and, lately, Ive been finding myself getting depressed for absolutely no reason. Im a very anxious person and Ive known that for years but its never quite been this bad, and Im really starting to think that something far worse is wrong with me. | His had gone through your query. Sadness of mood, fatigue, difficulty in concentration, loss of interest, irritability on minor issues, loneliness etc. may indicate depression with anxiety disorder. But proper psychological evaluation with physical examination may give more confirmatory diagnosis about your psychological well-being. It can be treated with different modalities like medicines, psychotherapy and counseling, behavior modifications and cognitive behavior therapy. Choice of therapy depend upon evaluation and diagnosis. Beside thisMeditations, yoga, relaxation therapy, deep breathing etc. can help to reduce stress. Proper sleep and health diet can be useful.Stress-free work and discuss with friend can help to reduce anxiety. Still have queried then feel free to ask. Thank you. Wish you a very good health. |
My wife is in the hospital .She has a kidney infection .The doctor said if they dont start function better they would put her on dilas tempory. That may get them working better after they flush them. She had a blatter infection and was bound up and could not got to bath room .It hit her all at once and we took her to the hospital. | Good day! Is your wife diabetic ? Infection in the kidneys may cause it to temporary shutdown and if the creatinine is rising with subsequent increase in her potassium level, she may need temporary dialysis so remove the toxins in her body. Usually the kidneys will recover in a few weeks and renal function will be examined again if she can be weaned off dialysis. I would suggest and imaging modality like a ct scan or an ultrasound to check if there is an anatomical abnormality that brought her TNE bladder and kidney infection. Things to watch for in the ct scan is HY Chat Doctor. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at |
Hi. I am three weeks post op - laparospic hysterectomy - left one overy. The last couple of days I have had very achy legs especially my thighs. They generally don t hurt in the mornings but get worse during the day. I would appreciate your advise. Could it be low potassium? Many thanks. | Hi, What I feel is there will be changes in the overall metabolism after the hysterectomy and many people have similar complaints. What we advise is to take the oral supplement of Potassium and calcium. Sometimes vitamin D as well. Because of hormonal changes happening within the body there might be a need of additional supplement. Put yourself to aerobic/general exercise to improve the absorption and also try doing exercises for stabilizing the core and pelvic floor. Rest assured you should do well. My mother herself went same surgery and had similar symptoms. But now all good as it was monitored carefully the post surgical management with oral supplements and exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Dear Doctor, Some weeks ago, in India, I developed a slight Giardia with a slight sulphur taste. I had bad tummy problems for weeks. It lightened up for 2 months but now I just went without food 2 days but still after eating breakfast of 3 bites of a sandwich and a sip of coffee the same burpy foamy stuff comes up from a very full feeling in top of stomach. I just bought intetrix because the girl behind the counter reccomended it. Is this right? Respectfully | Hi. With the history you have provided, I am of the opinion that you should consult a Doctor to have proper clinical examination and get a prescription based medicines of antibiotic and metronidazole as it kills the Guardian. You also need to take a PPI, Risperidone, a motility regulator medicines and supportive medicines as needed for the symptoms you have, take a probiotic also. Interim alone may not help. |
I have just had back results of my 2nd cervical screening test results that have shown a result called mild dyskaryosis, i.e. changes to the cells of my cervix. Having read that it is often associated with the human papilloma virus, how long does the virus take to develop? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.HPV has usually very long incubation period. Average incubation period is three months, but it can be varied from 8 weeks to 8 months. Many a time though changes has started developing at microscopic level, but they are grossly very clear. So, Microscopic examination is the only way to diagnose and confirm the changes associated with HPV. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. You can hit thank you button if you are helped. Thank you, ChatDoctor |
Hello I m a 23 year old female been having sharp chest pains. Started a few months ago I would get them randomly and then it would go away. Just last week it started but hasn t went away went the to the er last Friday and they said it was pleurisy never gave me any type of x ray or ct scan just diagnosed me n sent me home w a shot and prescription for naprosyn500mg. I have yet to get the medicine due to money issues at the moment but the pain hurts so bad when I breath and I just took 4 200mg ibprof. N still feel the pain | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion, you should rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first for your intermittent chest pain. So get done ECG to rule out heart related causes. Get done chest x-ray to rule out pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) and lung related causes. If everything is normal then mostly you have anxiety and related chest discomfort. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressors in your life and start working on it. Avoid stress and anxiety. Be relax and calm. |
My husband has been sick for the past week. First he started off with white bumps on the side of his tongue and then sore and swollen throat only on the left side with slight fever. He went to the er 4 days ago and was tested for but was treated for strep. He was prescribed amoxcicillan 3 times a day for 10 days but so far his illness has not improved. He still has a mild fever, sore and swollen throat, night sweats, body aches, chills, and complains of his jaw hurting. Is it really strep throat that he has? | Hi. Thanks for the query. It looks like viral infection but strep throat is bacterial infection. So my suggestion is to get his blood test done for confirmation. A throat swab culture can also be advised. If viral infection is confirmed then antiviral medication can help in reducing Infection.However, supportive treatment like Acetaminophen to reduce fever, Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pains and warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles can help in improvement. Hope this helps. Regards. |
husband has stage 4 colon cancer with metasis to liver. 4 of 16 lympth nodes are positive. Had surgery to remove blockage in colon, tumors, etc. Now has T3 level of 49.2 T4 6.55 T7 is 6.2 He is continuing to loose weight. How do we know if he has cachexia? | Hi, I really feel sorry knowing your husbands condition. Stage 4 colon cancer with metastasis is advanced stage. There is very little one can offer as a treatment for him. He is developing cancer cathexis. He needs palliative care only that is effort to ease his life, maintaining his nutrition, controlling pain. Option of palliative radiotherapy or chemotherapy can be discussed with his oncologist. |
Hi I am 14weeks now I have legs itching and morning sickness all day, please I am wondering what causes the itching and what is the best medicine for morning sickness ,Thanks in advance. | Hello dear, i understand your concern. In my opinion the morning sickness is a routine symptom of pregnancy. Usually it disappears by 12 weeks but in a few women it might be there till 16-20 weeks. But as it can be controlled by medicines nothing to worry. The medicines used for sickness vary depending on the severity. They are dopamine, metochlorpromide, ondansetron etc. So depending on your condition one of these is prescribed. Take adequate fluids to prevent deny Chat Doctor. Avoid spicy and oily diet. Take food in small quantities every 2 hourly. Coming to itching it might be a non-specific symptom. It might be due to allergy. So better to take dermatologist opinion. Antihistamines like cetirizine might decrease itching. Best regards... |
My son 5.5 yrs having adenoid, consulted doctor found he is having little bit of hearing loss at mild sound. Doctor gave metaspray for 3 months period. I am afraid he should not end up in operation. Please suggest doctor whether metaspray can control. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Adenoids are lymph nodes which are enlarged in infections of ear nose and throat, which is a protective mechanism by body. Enlarged size leads to obstruction of airway and nose cause breathing and swallowing problem. Your meta spray is a type of steroid which decreases inflammation and decreases the size. This is temporary only. Whenever you get infection it will again increase in size. Surgery is the only permanent treatment. If your baby got relieved with spray and doing fine you can ignore all the medication now. Just take care of any running nose and ear infections immediately. Concentrate on child nutrition and follow high protein diet. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Thank you. |
I have pressure on the right side of my lower rib cage under the pectoral muscle and right side of the chest and goes straight through to my back on the right side too. What could this be? I get this pressure off and on now for a cpl of weeks. My sugar is fine, my cholesteral is fine, and my liver panel was ok. I also had a ekg that was normal. Ive now see a chiropractor 4 times now and he says it is a subluxation in the vertabrae....please help | Hello dearWelcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There are different reasons for pressure on right side of rib cage with given parameters as - muscular or ligament sprain or strain - rib pathology related - liver or gall bladder related issue - lower lobe lung pathology.* Needs thorough clinical assessment with necessary x-ray and ultrasound evaluations to get the root of the issue. Wishing you fine recovery from the same. Regards. |
My 25 yo son had a wort treated on the bottom of his foot with a yeast injection yesterday. Today he said it still hurts quit a bit it s red & it looks like bit of a red line traveling up his foot. Could this be blood poisoning? He was on his feet for work all day today. Do you think he needs to see a Dr/emergency room right away, or can he keep a close eye on it, and if it gets any worse go to ER? Thanks you! | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that nothing more is required. Take the treatment as your doctor described to you. Keep close eye on the lesion if you find anything abnormal immediately report to ER. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor. |
HI i have a lota fungus on my face. it seems to go and come at times. showing up more when i shave or if im in the sun a lot. i live in the caribbean and i am afro/indian mixed so brown skin complexion. any ideas of what could help? I am 30 years about 6 feet tall and 160 LBS in weight. | Hello dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your query and understood your concern. For fungal infection, I usually advise my patients to take oral fluconazole/ terminating for at least 2 weeks. Along with topical antifungals like fluconazole/sertraconazole/clotrimazole are given for twice daily application over the lesion. Keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. For symptomatic relief, you may take antihistamines like levocetrizine in nighttime. Also get your blood sugar levels. If you have any further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy. |
Hi, my husband has been though much testing in the past 2 weeks. It all started with a swollen supraclavicular lymph node. Then a week later one on the other side became enlarged. After a week, he went to the doctor who put him on amoxicillin. During this stage, he got extremely tired, and began running low grade fevers. After the 10 day regime with no results, he went for blood work, which all came back normal. Next, a chest xray, which showed fluid in his lungs and something in his chest. A ct scan revealed the swollen lymph nodes in his neck and either a mass or swollen lymph nodes in his chest. He went to get the fluid drained off his lung. They took a gallon off and said they would take the other gallon within a week (he has an appt. Monday). This fluid was tested and lymphocyte cells were present. He had a biopsy of the first swollen lymph node a couple of days ago and they said the results would be in within 7-10 days. The doc. said something about a type of lymphoma after the initial look at the biopsy. We now have an appt. with an oncologist this week. I feel like we are not getting enough info. They say whatever is in his chest is pushing on an artery, which is causing the fluid. I dont understand why no one knows what this is. If this is lymphoma, is there any insight as to what type it might be? Is this something where he will need his lung drained every week? He has been feeling short of breath with back pain due to the fluid. He is 32 years old and other than this has always been in great health. Any detailed info. would be appreciated. Thanks | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation, You seem to have suffered from-NHL Lymphoma with Mediastinal Lymph nodes with supraclavicular nodes first on one side and then on the other side. Other possibility could be-TB lymphadenitis with glandular lymphdadenitis / and Acidosis. But in view of the lymphocytes in the pleural effusion, chances of Lymphoma and or TB Lymphadenitis. Chances of Lymphoma are more in view of the supraclavicular lymph node swellings. Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-http |
I have been diagnosed with a cholesterol & plague around my heart. I m 85 and the doc thinks I need open heart surgery. What are my other options at this age? I think 84 yr age is too old for open heart surgery so what can I do to get better without surgery. He spke about stent and that is possible. | Hi, The disease is caused atherosclerosis, it can have multiple causes, which are non-healthy diet, heredity, sedentary lifestyle and stress.Open-heart surgery always has more risks that stent. If you have no other diseases, no previous stroke or heart attack and low ejection function, then the surgery may have favorable outcome. But if a stent is a stent is also an option, it should be preferred. Hope I could help nourishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask |
I am in china.i am having pain above left tetis and in lower left stomach.checked in scanning whether i have henia.But they said no symptoms of hernia.They said some infection and gave me some antibiotics for 3days.but does nt work.I have slight swelling in left lower stomach just above testis.why?what kind of medicine i should take and any diet need to be avoided? | Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Dear since when you're suffering from this problem?? Have you feeling pain during sexual intercourse and during ejaculation?? Have feeling fever?? Have you felt relief after lifting your testis?? Any engorged veins on your testis??? Dear most common causes for Testicular pain is epididymitis |
hi dr i caught my shin on the metal bar whilst building a metal framed bed. it bruised and was very painful the bruise has now gone and theres a small painful lump there and it hurts when i stand and walk. i injured it a month ago. whats causing this? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. The most possible cause could be infection / inflammation in the injury site. The lump you are feeling might be inflammatory subcutaneous collection. Second possible cause could be bacterial infection at the site and abscess formation. If you are my patient I would have examined, and ask for an ultrasound lump area to find out the nature of the lump, its source and extensions. Treatment will be antibiotic treatment, in bigger collection a small incision and Chat Doctor. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Sir, my uncle is 57 years old and he is suffering from kidney functional disorder , our consultant said it is complete renal faliure and anca also affect the kidnies. There is no symtomps of swelling and deshaping of kidnies. Please guide us about the treatment, is it cureable. Thanks. | As per information provided by you - your uncle has renal failure requiring dialysis, kidneys appear normal on ultrasound and his ANNA is positive. He might benefit by doing a kidney biopsy as it will give the answer to the severity of damage and whether it is reversible. If it is reversible then the treatment has to be started within days or the damage may become permanent. Please consult a Nephrologist at the earliest, as with delay it may become irreversible. |
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