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Respected Sir, Iam 54 m. Recently I have done my blod test.lipid and liver function . lipd profile are normal value . My sgpt is 95 and sgot is 56 now. I wanted to know is it normal , If not pl suggest me what steps I have to do . Regards Mohan | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.AST (GOT) and ALT (SGPT) are reasonably sensitive indicators of liver damage or injury from different types of diseases or conditions, and collectively they are termed liver ... |
I have had 3 blood test done since October and each time with higher levels. I have an ultrasound of my liver on Tuesday. I wondered if I told you what parts of the test are high if you could tell me what I should be asking my doctor. I dont have very good insur. and my doctors office is a program for newbies. they see... | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor The ALT is a lot above the upper limit but the AST is only slightly elevated. The alkaline phosphatase is also slightly above the upper limit as well. Triglycerides can be classified as normal, borderline high, high or very high. Your reading would be classified as high. There is a cond... |
Hi doctor I ve been having a burning sensation in my penis and it feels like something is wiggling on the inside. I m not having a discharge but I m also getting a slight pain in my testicle and groin area. Can u help me please... I ve been tested and all the test came back negative but I know something is wrong. | Hello and thank your for your question! The burning sensation you describe can be very uncomfortable and cause discomfort with urination and your sexual activity. Usually the burning sensation is caused by an infection of your lower urinary tract. A Urinary Tract Infection happens when bacteria get into your urinary tr... |
i had a period at the end of may. I had unprotected sex in the beginning of june and took the morning after pill and had a few days of spotting in the beginning of june i later then had unprotected sex again and i have not had a period so i was wondering should i wait and see if my period will come at the end of july o... | Hallow Dear, If you had unprotected intercourse which was not covered by emergency contraception, and you have missed you period, there are possibilities of pregnancy. The cardinal symptoms of pregnancy are |
Hi, I noticed dark wax in my one year old s ear. It was very close to the outside of the ear so I used a q tip to swab it away. I could see the tip of the q tip and was gentle with it. When I took it away there was a spot of bright red blood. He is playing just fine right now and does not appear to be in any pain. He h... | Hello. I just read through your question. Wax in the ear is not abnormal. Some produce more than others. Typically, the longer the wax remains in the ear the darker it gets and the more tightly attached it gets. Most likely, when you pulled it out it caused a very small abrasion which produced the small amount of blood... |
Hi, I m Susi. I have a very stiff neck, and the left side of my head, near my temple is sensitive to pressure. I have no confusion, no problem with sight or balance. No headache. It hurts to turn my head right to left, up and down, but not side to side. I have no fever. Should I go to the ER or should I wait until my p... | Hello SCSI! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to tension type headache. Chronic degeneration of the cervical spine can also trigger this clinical situation. The above-mentioned causes are quite benign. So, in my opinion there is no need to go to the ER. I would just recommend taking ibuprofen for ... |
I have had a cough for 3 weeks started as really thickly all the time now more flemmy but not as often, I now have quite a bit of pain on my back half way up that I thought was muscular but It feels like I m kind of struggling to breath like being winded constantly? Should I see a doctor? | Hello welcome to ChatDoctoryou seems to be suffering from either of the following three conditions(1) CHRONIC BRONCHITIS(2) PNEUMONITIS(3) TUBERCULOSIS kindly get the following tests done(1) CH with ESR(2) MONTE TEST(3) SPUTUM FOR AFB(4) X-ray OF CHEST once you get these tests done you can either send me a scanned copy... |
Well I went to the doctor yesterday because I thought I had a bladder infection. They checked my urine and saw no sign of infection or sugar in my urine. I dont know what it is. Lately when I pee my stomach cramps up right after . Im believing its nothing but I just want to be 100% sure | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. The stomach cramps as a reflex mechanism. For the two functions-passing motion and urine the abdominal wall muscles have to work to give an additional pressure. Once you pass out the urine the muscles of the abdomen still feel that they need to press more = so you ar... |
I have these black spots on the tip of my tongue--had them for so many years--at times there would be more spots and at times less. I use a tongue cleaner every day, but no results. How do I get rid of these black spots on the tip of my tongue? | Hias you have mentioned black spots, so they may be disclosed papillae due to some adverse affect of any Chat Doctor. It can be due to some sort of nutritional deficiency also. You have mentioned that you use a tongue cleaner with no effect. So it's clear that they are not superficial but deep within the surface. If t... |
Hi Sir,I am a patient of Hepatitis B, Chronic Liver Disease. My CTP scrore is 8/15 currently. my treatment was started from August 2012, Due to Sabio, total viral load reduced to 47 IU/ml. I felt good improvement from October to december 2012. But after from January 2013 this went stable. currently Bilirubin is varying... | Since you are having cirrhosis due to Hepatitis B with poor liver functions as bilirubin and INR are increased and albumin is low. It is not like that Liver transplant is the only option left, however it is the most suitable time to get it. Liver transplant is an expensive treatment and moreover one of your first degre... |
Hi, I am a her of new born baby boy of 70 days. We had a ultrasound of his head in a normal body check up in Russian, 10 days back. And get to knew that he has extra Cerebrospinal fluid in his head. We do not know the normal baby s measurements of ventricle and fluid quantity. Russian Dr. suggested us to get the treatm... | Hi, What is more important to know for me is the present head circumference of the baby. If it was normal at birth, by 70 days I expect around 38 CMS. Anyhow, the pediatrician you last met has seen the baby and said the head size and repeat USG is normal-so no need to worry now. Just see the doctor after 3 months to me... |
back of head hurts neck is swelled shortness of breath i have arthritus and take cardizum cd and degoxin to prevent atril fibulation i am having extreme trouble with vision and my legs give out and i fall alot my chest sems to not expand sometimes and for a day or two shortness of breath numness in arms especally right... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult cardiologist first. Since you are having atrial fibrillation, possibility of cardiac cause for your symptoms are high. So get done1. BP monitoring2. ECG3. 2D ECHO. Hypotension is common in atrial fibrillation. And this can be the cause for your ... |
I was using scissors when my grip slipped and I accidentally stabbed the palm of my left hand directly underneath the middle finger. The injury initially hurt and briefly bled, but I put a Band-Aid on it and forgot about it. It s been about two hours since I hurt myself, but the finger directly above the injury is now ... | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Also, to understand here is hand is a complex anatomy structure with the smaller muscles and the vascular and nerve supply needs to be intact for the hand to function. As you had a cut with scissors which is a metal, a... |
Hi, I slipped on wet seaweed and fell down concrete steps yesterday. I fell on my back and side. My back is very tender (I have back problems) but my left side is very bruised and my ribs just below my breast are agony when I breathe deeply or sneeze etc. I can t lie down as it s too painful so am sleeping upright on t... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache after injury. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics. Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before m... |
Hi I thought I got bitten by an insect but my arm swole up so I could not bend it. I had around 20 largish blisters around the area. Is there a weed that may have caused this, there were stinging nettles there that pricked my other arm but that was fine after a few hours. | Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. These symptoms are due to allergic response from the insect bite or weed plant. I would suggest you following |
I am experiencing pain on my right side back area on the side of my body. I have trouble breathing deeply, coughing, sneezing, bending, laying down. A month ago I had the same problem and went to emerg they found nothing wrong. The Xray taken on my left side also revealed nothing. They gave me Naproxen. I went to the c... | Hello ! Sorry to hear about your pain, and can understand how disturbing it could be. Basically, if investigations pertaining to chest and heart and blood have come out normal , it could be possible that the pain is originating from a muscle. Is it exactly in the upper middle back , close to you shoulder blade? A deep... |
Colour- Milky whitish Volume- 2 ml Reaction- Alkaline Liquidation time- 35 min Total sperm- 68 millions/cumm Active motile-36% Sluggish motile-18% Non motile-46% Morphology Normal-84% Abnormal-16% Others | Hi, Your non-motile sperms increased in numbers. There is also the presence of pus cells in semen. So infection is present like in the form of vasculitis or prostate infection. A course of antibiotic can be prescribed for that. Then you have to repeat your semen analysis after completing the antibiotic course. You can... |
My mom is 67 and was in a serious car crash. She had orthopedic surgery on her left leg to fix two breaks in the femur . Blood loss was 250cc. The day after surgery, hemoglobin dropped to 5.4 and 2 units of blood were transfused. Patient felt better and hgb went up to 8.2. The next day. It dropped down to 6.2 and 2 mor... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Road traffic accidents cause profuse loss of blood. The loss of blood in fracture of femur is even more profuse since it ISA very vascular compartment. Repeated blood transfusions may be required, however, there is nothing to worry. The healing of the fracture site requires formation o... |
My left arm is hurting a small bit enough to notice it has a small pee size lump i can feel through the skin my skin is a small bit tight in the elbow bend on top it kinda feels like if I were to get infiltrated when donating plasma it did come earlier this afternoon then went away now its back | Hi, Good Morning, Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor online Clinic. I have read your query in details.-Dear In My opinion, the cause of the lump is-Boil on the elbow-and there is no relation to the plasma/blood donation done by you. Causes-Moslty a bruise /insect bite-leading to boil of the elbow skin is the cause. I... |
Hi doc, my baby fell on our bed last Saturday morning, the height of the bed is about 2ft. Just this afternoon, i happened to touch a soft part on the right side of his head just above his right ear. Am a bit worried about it. Is this normal for 6 months old baby? | I share your concern, If you came to clinic, I would ask you if he had any loss of consciousness or fits like movement. If there is nothing like these a serious head injury can be clinically ruled out. FHE feeds normally and is otherwise playful I would advise observing and send home with analgesic medication to be giv... |
Hello, I feel pain some times in my penis, especially in the left-hand side of it. This pain comes for a second and go, then come again for a second and go. This rotation however doesnt happen all the time but its really painful sometimes. I feel its related to masturbation. I noticed that I have it more often few hour... | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have pain in your penis after masturbation. During erection the blood flow to the penis is increased to 15 times more than normal resulting into congestion of the entire penis. This congestion remains for few hours and that is the r... |
Hi, I am 49 year old woman,mu husband is 36 now.I would like to know whether I will be eligible to have IVF treament? I had my regular peroid till last sept-2010.Now is is been irrrgular.How long the treatment procedure will take.Am I allowed to travel after that.Will it be successful in 1st attempt? Kindly advise us? | Hi, Readiness for IVF will depend on a number of factors. Male factor will be checked by semen analysis. Your ovaries at 49 years may not be having enough reserve of eggs. This has to be confirmed by AMH levels. Also are you open to oocyte donation and does the IVF clinic you are planning to go to offer it? Your lining... |
hi im 10 weeks pregnant and have had a very bad smelling discharge coming from my vagina it smells of rotting flesh its very embarrasing i have tryed using vaginal sprays ect but it doesnt work the smell is present within half hour of bathing. Please help | HI, I have read your query & understand your concern. A foul smelling discharge in pregnancy indicates infection. It can be bacterial vaginitis / fungal infection. Both suggest carelessness in vaginal hygiene/ use of bubble bat hot vaginal sprays . Which alter vaginal pH & facilitate infection & foul smell. - Visit t... |
I am on birth control and take it usually at 10 on every night. Last Friday I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend withdrawing and didn t take my pill that night, but instead at 9 am the next morning, and took my Saturday pill at the normal time. (This was on my third week of pills) I am now on my placebo pills and am... | . It is my pleasure to assist you today. There are fewer chances of pregnancy when on birth control pills. As far as the missed/late dose is concerned it is ok as after unprotected sexual intercourse you have 72 hours to take the contraceptive pill. And you did in that window period. If you are still worried or in doub... |
Joint cracking, stiffness, pain allways. Joint swelling once and a while. Fiberous nodule in lower back behind hip size of large marble causing pain. Hissing in ears like air escaping. Bad headaches often. Short term memory loss. Some long term memory loss such as forgeting a pets name. Frequent heartburn. Chest pain 2... | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to osteoarthritis. I suggest using an anti-inflammatory medication such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest physical therapy. If the symptoms continue, I suggest consulting a rheumatologist for a specific tr... |
Sir, My open hear surgery was done on 26th August, 2008 and my AORTIAORTIC VALVE REPLACED DUE TO vegetation. Since then I used following following medicine on daily basis | Hello .dear in all patients with aortic valve replacement ... Warfarin is used life long. So unfortunately you have to use through tout your life... its so used as its blood thinner. Let me explain to you what our cardiologist taught .as your value is artificially placed in your heart it has the tendency to form blood ... |
my mother has been recently having seizures. she had polio when she was 2months old. she is now 54yrs old and she has been to a neurologist. how ever she is slow minded and not in the best of health. she has fibromyalgia and alot of joint pain. can this polio cause her seizures and if so why? | Hello, Polio is recognized in association with epileptic disorders that usually develop years later on the order of about 10-12% of affected polio victims. The study that demonstrated these statistics was rather small (only 200 cases) and only looked at in a retrograde fashion. The mechanism by which polio should be ... |
Hi, I was not conceiving after i had a missed abortion on August 2010. Now the fertility specialist have recommended me to undergo a laproscopy and DYE test together. I m pretty confused if this will lead to any problems in the future like tube blocks. Further I would like to know if the period or the ovulation be earl... | Hello Nasreen. Thanks for the query. Laparoscopy with dye test is done for definitive diagnosis of patency of Fallopian tube. Dye test removes any debris like small mucus plug. Dye contains iodine which further increases the ciliary movements of the Fallopian tube and thus improves your chance of pregnancy. So I recomm... |
after 2 ceaserians(LSCS) 1 of which was last year since then whenever i carry my baby for long i feel pain in the lower abdomen.my daughter weighs 9 kg.she walks.for past few days even without load ifeelpain below the belly button and on left side of lower abdomen ,i also feel as if there is a swelling in my stitched p... | Hi., Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. With the history of LSCS and pain below the belly button and to the left lower abdomen, with a feeling of swelling in your stitched parts I can think of the following |
Hi, This is Raja. I am 32 years old. I have a long history of allergies like food intolerance, sneezing,breathlessness, eczema. When i was 18 i was diagnosed with fatty liver. I am a teetotaller. Recently performed liver function test. The bilirubin is at 3. The ultrasound scan showed liver as normal. I have no jaundic... | Hi, high bilirubin is not usually related with allergies, but to firstly calm you I'd say that the value above mentioned 3 by you is not at all dangerous for you. It seems for more that you have normal transaminase and no problems with the biliary tree. I'd recommends next time when you'll repeat bilirubin to have the ... |
lower stomach pain i am gonna 22 year old female yesterday had a fever over 102. the fever is gone so far but the lower right of of my stomach keeps throbbing like spasms. it hurts really bad. i also cannot stand for long periods of times or i will get dizzy and feel really sick. i have never been this si k before | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, presuming that you do not have any gynecological problem, I would go for a clinical examination of your abdomen, followed by a urine routine & culture sensitivity test, a complete blood count, and possibly an ultrasound abdomen if need be.... |
I am a 53 year old female who has developed a gripping intermittent pain in the left side of my abdomen. It is worse on movement and when I breath deeply. I am constipated and having difficulty in passing wind. I also feel generally unwell and have a persistent headache. This has been going on for approx 2 days. | Hi and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Do you have stepladder type of temperature? Do you have nausea, vomiting? Please check blood tidal test. It may be due to enteric fever. If you don't have temperature you can rule out. Do ultrasound and chest x-ray. This may also occur in abdominal aneurysm, food poisoning, premenst... |
Hello its probably nothing but im curious to find out why im having chest pain while walking, that started on sunday and this evening ive been having sharp pains when i take deep breaths its mainly on the right side. Ive no shortness of breath, should i just keep an eye on it for now? im 27 and theres no history of... | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* This seems more in relation with muscular ache due to some sort of sprain or strain.* Guidelines for better recovery - Local application of analgesic spray or ointment 3 times a day after applying heating pad for 5 minutes. - Tab. Ibupr... |
Hi I have a 7 week old baby girl. She always falls asleep on feeds and most evening when she vomits its slimy. Sometimes her poo is also slimy. She is always crying and hardly ever stays asleep in her back or even on her bed. Please help. Email me on YYYY@YYYY | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question and understand your concern Falling asleep on feeds is normal for infant. you should interact while feeding. Your one hand should be free while you feed. With the free hand you should massage highly on scalp and soles. But this interaction infants take good feed (app... |
my 3 weeks baby suddenly stops responding, what could be the problem? this has happened 2 times now, once in the 2nd week and once in 3rd week. She either doesn t open her eyes nor her body parts. We try to give her little pinches, beat her a little but she doesn t react. This happened for a span of few minutes but by ... | Hello, After going through your history, one of the differential diagnoses can be a seizure. In child Chat Doctor. When a neonate presents with similar complaints septic workup and electrolyte are done to rule out infection, or electrolyte imbalance which your doctors did. I would suggest neuro-sonogram, and if requir... |
I had a bartholin adenocarcinoma removed in March 2008. I had a radical vulvectomy. No cancer in the lymph nodes. This year four nodules were found in my lungs that indicate the same cancer. I have had chemo consisting of carboplatin and taxol. The first series decreased the nodules. The second did not. Have you heard ... | Thank you for posting your queries. You had a vulval carcinoma which is now spread to lung. Paclitaxel (Taxon) and Carbonation are commonly used chemotherapy regimen in this scenario. Ideally response should be assessed after 3-4 cycles which guides continuation or change of regimen. According to you probably your dise... |
Hi, i recently had a laporoscopy to drain 3 cysts (2 on the right tube and 1 on the left) and i am due back in 5 weeks to unblock them. i have been back to hospital 3 times since as pains no better they did another scan and said the cyst had shrunk and i would have to just wait for the appointment as there is nothing m... | Thank you for your query. Would you please clarify a few things for me?1) how old are you?2) have you had any abdominal or pelvic surgeries?3) have you had any pelvic infections?4) do you have child Chat Doctor. I will do my best to clarify this for you. The ovaries and fallopian tubes are paired structures (one on ea... |
I have a very large hematoma that made a large lump on the side of my leg just below the knee. This was caused in a car addicent 11 days ago. The bruising has now gone down into my foot and I still have extreme pain when I first stand up on my leg after a reclining position. Is this normal. | Dear thanks for the question. Firstly I would like to say that the information you have provided is not enough as you didn't mention treatment taken. If I were your treating doctor I would have taken x-ray of leg including knee and ankle joints, from both sides. This would have helped me to make the correct assessment... |
Hello my son is a starting to walk. Today when he was walking he hit himself on his forehead with the door because he was walking towards his dad. He got an immediate bruise but had no concussion he cried for quiet a while (understandable right). I am concern if something bad will happen to my baby cause of the fall. S... | Hello. I just read through your question. The most important part of your description was the fact that he didn't lose consciousness. This is a time when we actually do want to hear the child cry. He cried appropriately. The bruise is expected. In fact, it might get worse over the next day or two. This is not a need fo... |
My husbands elbow started swelling yesterday. It looks like tennis elbow but its soft and feels like its full of water just like a blister. Its about 6 diameter. He hasnt banged his elbow or injured it in anyway. He is getting pain down his arm and his fingers keep twitching. | Hi there. It looks as though he has developed a fluid collection possibly because of arthritis of the elbow. Pain down the arm and shooting sensation is due to possible compression of the ulnar nerve behind the elbow which could be due to the swelling. I advise you to perform cold sponging in the area. He can take anti... |
Hi my mum had a bad fall on a bus years ago. A few days later she was rushed to hospital where they told us she has had a spinal bleed and they did not think she would make it and if she did she will not be able to walk again. Now years later she is still with us today. She is stil in a lot of pain and has had cellul... | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Your mother had a fall from a bus, long ago, still is suffering with pain. The pain is unbearable. I usually prescribe to my patient with such a pain neurotrophic injections for 10 consecutive days, and then one injection every week, fortnight, and then every month. Along with pain m... |
A ct scan of my brain stated I had mild generalises enlargement of the ventricles nas surface CSF spaces, consistant with involutional changes. As well as a 2.5 cm/ 2.4 cm cyst polyp mucus retention polyp in my left maxillary antrum. I dont see my doctor until next week. | Hello, The CT scan findings are consistent with the brain atrophy (or brain shrinking) mainly because of the age-related charges. In younger people, these findings may indicate brain hypoxemia, early-onset degenerative disease, etc. These findings should be correlated with neurological examination findings. The polyp i... |
I had a blood clot in my leg a year and a half ago and this resulted in pulmonary emboli as shown by a CT with contrast The CT also showed a nodule in my right lung. I was placed on Cumadin. I had a second CT a year ago and the only notation was a small nodule in the right posterior costophrenic sulcus of the right lu... | Fatty liver can be caused by excessive alcohol intake (Alcoholic SEATO hepatitis, ASH) or due to excessive fatty food intake and sedentary lifestyle (Non-alcoholic SEATO hepatitis, NASH). ASH is usually the beginning stages of alcohol induced liver damage and is completely reversible if the patient refrains from alcoho... |
Dear doctor,My husband recently did a sperm count and these were his results | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Following a varicocele surgery, that too after 4 months, your husbands' sperm count increased from 1 million to 38 million is a very good response. As far as your husbands seminal analysis, all parameters including liquefaction time and total count were within normal limits except that of th... |
i had one (1) SI Injection for lower back stiffness and pain 6 days ago. it is one of series of three. the next one is to be injected on August 20th. my question is about the drug piroxicam, i was taken it up to four days before the injection then i had to stop for the injection. my i now resume the medication until fo... | Hello, I have studied your case. You can hold proximal and start after taking injection. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. If required intra-articular injection can be given. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help. Osteoporosis can be associated, so you may need to tak... |
My Mom just called me complaining of stomach pain that extends up to her chest and back. She had this same pain last week and I took her the er. they checked her heart and said things were fine. She had been on an antibiotic and the doctor thought that that was giving her the pain. She switched the antibiotic and still... | Hi and Welcome to Chat Doctor, This condition may be due to acid peptic disease or due to renal stones. Do you have vomiting? Detailed ultrasound study will reveal the diagnosis. Also, Barium meals and swallow series is required in order to rule out Acalasiacardia, gastroesophageal disease and hiatus hernia. Finall... |
Doctor sir my ultrasound report gives opinion that i haveMILD HEPATOMEGALY WITH GRADE 3FATTY INFILTRATION andENLARGED PERI PANCREATIC LYMPH NODE my blood sugar fasting is 156 SGPT (ALT) serum is 136 andSGPT( AST)serum is 92 kindly advise me its cure dos and donts my age is 35 yrs weightc86 kg waiting for ur response Th... | HelloIncreased SGPT/ALT indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. It may be related to fatty liver in your case. Excess fat damages liver cells.GOT is non-specific, and it increases in many conditions. You may need few mo... |
I think I have a cracked or bruised rib, although I don t remember doing anything to cause this. I have servere pain under my right boob and it is very tender to touch. It also catches my breath sometimes. But I have also noticed a small red spotty rasChatDoctore up in the same area. I have exzema but it is not itchy a... | Hello, The small red spotty rash may be due to inflammation. It looks from your details that present tender area may be due to an inflammation which can be due to a small trauma or due to a mild infection. You should do following to have relief in this |
I have a blood clot in leg,spent one month in hospital after a clot traveled to my lungs. The day I was released the swelling was gone, but within a day of being home and up moving around it swelled up almost twice the normal size. Question is can I do hot bath, or at least warm bath with epsom salt? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have thrombus in your leg. There is chance that thrombus detached small pieces of blood clot in circulation and goes to lung. It is known as thromboembolism. You should take warfarin to prevent embolism. You can take hot bath. No, any harm ... |
This is for my mom whose is 59. Since last 5 weeks or more she is getting nausea . She has become very sensitive to the smell of certain products like cooking oil and she nauseates on eating fried foods. But she does not vomit or show any other symptoms. She has her upper endoscopy done and ultrasound too. Everything l... | Hello Welcome to ChatDoctorYou didn't mention her complete medical history like was she suffering from any chronic infection? Has she got some problem with gall bladder like stone?? Is she on some medication?? I would suggest you to give her green leafy vegetables & fruits. Ask her to take more salad. Avoid spicy & oil... |
I was diagnosed as having a hematoma on my inner left thigh by an orthopedic Dr. The first thing he asked was if I was on blood thinners. At that time I had just gotten off xarelto a couple weeks ago. I had a successful cardio version which allowed me to stop the xarelto after being on It for 2 years. Apparently this h... | Hello, I have studied your case and I do not think that hematoma stays for such long time. Most of the time they get absorbed in three weeks to three months. As you are no longer on blood thinner I would suggest you to get ultrasound guided aspiration of the thigh and Chat Doctor. If there is again recurrence then you... |
I just had a bout of Afib that lasted 24 hrs. I went to the ED and was put on metoprolol and had a follow up ekg to establish that my heart was back in sinus yesterday morning. Last night and still this morning I have a very mild pain or tightness in my left chest. It is mostly noteable if I take a deep breath and r... | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. Your Aphid episode is controlled with the metoprolol which slows down the heart rate and inhibits extra beats from the atrium from being conducted to the ventricles. The muscle pain which you are having is not related to Fib in any way. But it can be related to associated underlying heart d... |
hi, im 40 yrs old, female, have suffered from hayfever (allergy to ragweed pollen) since i was 13. i was wondering if there is any scientific explanation for why my hayfever would get so much worse when it rains. it doesnt make any sense to me but my symptoms are 100 times worse when it rains. and, no, im not allergic ... | Hi and thanks for the query, There are only two conditions for the allergic condition to increase. First, may be rainfall increases the quantity of the substance you are allergic to when it rains (allergen), or your system is allergic generally to rainfall conditions (moisture or temperature associated. It is difficult... |
Hello Doctor, an employee of my husband (male around 40 yrs) has been sick over the past 2.5 months. He has come in to work at least 5 times saying he can t stop vomiting. He can t breathe and doesn t stop coughing. his doctor doesn t seem to be helping him. Any idea what could be wrong with him? | Hello, He is suffering from irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. If his cough is also accompanied by the fever or weight loss then his chances of been infected by the tuberculosis is high if its without the fever, then he might be suffering from the IBS its like the intestinal disease but along with vomiting it is also ac... |
I just got in a car accident, my car was hit and spun completely arround, i didnt sustain any serious injuries, but i was the driver and felt the shock of it all hit me through the steering wheel. I appear to have blood in my stools, what would that indicate? | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you had some injury in intestine leading to internal bleeding. It can be confirmed by endoscopy. As per your statement you are OK. So no need to worry. It will heal gradually and will stop. You can take vitamin B-complex and C to promote h... |
hi i was in the hospitol for a bad kidney infection and i have been in pain and now i have a burning feeling in my back i am also having trouble walking i get tired real fast i am a 52year old female i told my dr.about what was going on with me and he keeps giving me pain meds. and he also told me that he let me out of... | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Burning sensation in the back with tiredness just due to walking, it means you might have vitamin B 12 deficiency or anemia. One more reason may be renal infection not treated completely as you have not mentioned the condition of kidneys. In my opinion get in an Ultras... |
Often when I exercise I get a sharp pain in my right abdomen, then my mouth starts watering like crazy and sometimes I vomit. I am 34 and somewhat healthy. I am taking Paxil and have had kidney stones and ovarian cysts in the past. Help, I am desperate to finish a run. Thank you. | Hi. Thanks for your query. After reading your history carefully I can suggest the following |
I fear going in crowds anywhere I will go for a drive with my wife and on the way home she will want to go to the mall of food shopping and I get so much anxiety . She thinks I am just making this up but it really gets me to the point that I start to hate her a n d just dont want to go out. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety in public place, if the symptoms and description given by you are perfect, is termed as agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by anxiety in situations where the sufferer perceives certain environm... |
Yes my 31/2yr old had 101 temp this am, some vomiting, then played with no fever as if never sick. Then fever spiked 5-6 hours later. Gave tylenol& then Motrin (per Dr.). Played again even played outside. Gave a bath then fever showed 101. Tonsilitis or strept throat? He has he water, jello with fruit, Popsicles, Cheer... | Thanks for following up. I understand your concern. It seems your daughter has viral infection. 1. For fever, we have a number of brands of Ibuprofen, Paracetamol available in India, if child vomited you can use rectal suppositoria-adol-250 mg2. Your girl is very smart and pointed that after since she felt better. Sol... |
i am 48 years old male i weigh 173 lbs ive lost 30lbs over the last 6 months when i run more than 3 miles my nipples slightly bleed i see no problems no soreness no issues i am on e few meds from my doctor other than this i feel great what do you think? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Running and bleeding nipple has no connection. It may be possible that you may bleed because of the Chat Doctor. You can get the chest X-ray done. This will help you diagnose any tumor or... |
I have a constant stuffy nose, chesty cough that makes me heeve when i cough too hard, buzzing ears and i feel as though my throat is closing up and i cant breath as good. I think it maybe my hayfever, or i have allergies? which i take tablets for. I dont go out that much, and i dont sleep until early hours in the morn... | Hello, You have allergic bronchitis as well as stress-induced dyspnea as per history. For respiratory check-up the following workup needed. -Auscultation -Complete blood count (CBC) with absolute eosinophil count (AEC)-Chest x-ray -Spirometry if needed Is CBC shows eosinophilic then montelukast plus fexofenadine tablet... |
I m small chest pain like small needle is poking at it and breathing is a bit difficult and my throats a bit scratchy... Not too bad. But I m worried cause today I dealt with glacial acetic acid in lab and I suffer from mild asthma should I go to the emergency room? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation. In my opinion you are having worsening of underlying asthma due to viral upper respiratory tract infection (URI). The most common cause for worsening of asthma is viral infection. And sore throat in your case is suggestive of viral URI more. So t... |
I am 18 years old, I find a gloopy/lumpy discharge when I ejaculate. I m pretty sure I don t have an STI , as i have safe sex , and this has been a problem before I had any sexual activity. Reading other article it was suggested that this could be diet related or even due to diabetes , I don t have diabetes and restric... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are just 18, and you are being more exaggerating. The lumpy semen is a sign of health. It comes so because of your masturbation habits. Those lumps are clusters of sperm cells, ready to more forward inside the vagina and ins... |
Hi, I m a 43 year old male. I have an elevated ganglionic neuronal antibody. I was told by my neurologist not to worry about it. Should I be worried? What is normal procedure upon this finding? The antibody is .05 I have had unusual symptoms. Slight dizziness, low vitamin d2,low testosterone, arm weakness, anxiety, low... | Hello. I understand your concern. The antibodies you have been found can cause a disorder called autonomic neuropathy. This is a rare condition, difficult to be diagnosed. The anybody level is not too high, but it is The dizziness, sexual dysfunction may be related to this disorder. The weakness too. But the level of t... |
Hi.. please help... i was in the bathroom for 1/2 an hour and was cleaning the bathroom with Tilex Mold and Mildew... Although, I was coughing and my nose and eyes were watering in the bathroom, now I have just an irritation in my throat and my chest feels a little itchy... am I in any danger and did i cause any perman... | Respected user, thanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is in relation with allergic bronchitis induced by chemical cleaner.* Do not panic, you do not have any permanent damage to lungs, effects of this are reversible with proper care and medications.* Current suggestions - Take an... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My 2 year old is having high fever and phlegm from the christmas party. He didn t Hv his dinner and he is complaining of a pain on the right side of his stomach. What can I do to relieve him of his pain? We just gave the rectum insert for h... | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have fever and stomach pain which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis. Need not worry. I would suggest you to take acetaminophen for fever in dosage of 15\u00a0mg/kg. You should take proper rest. You should take plenty of fluids to rely Chat Doctor.... |
So I have been feeling extremely dizzy for the past 4 days, mostly if I sit or lie down. I feel light headed when I m awake. I went to the doc and had my ears checked. Nothing looked wrong... there is a rare blood disease that is dominant on my mother s side called spherocytosis. Dizziness is a symptom and I also had t... | Hello dear, Considering the fact that you have a family history of Phagocytosis, the symptom of dizziness as mentioned in your post can be attributed to anemia (most probably hemolytic anemia due to destruction of red blood cells). Investigations like complete blood count and peripheral blood smear will be helpful in c... |
Hi Me n my wife had a sexual intercourse without protection last night . Since we have a 7-month old baby, we are not planning to have a new baby soon. My wife is not on any pills or other contraceptives. Her last period started at 02-Nov and lasted for 5 days.Her normal Menstrual cycle lasts for 30-31 days.Since we ar... | Hello, Unprotected intercourse soon after a period is relatively safe, as ovulation usually occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next cycle. Risk of conception is high around mid-cycle. Birth control pills used on a regular basis help and are advised if she is not feeding the baby. Emergency contraception can be ... |
I am having numbness in my left arm and hand. I have a history of neck problems. I jammed my head into a low hanging pipe at work this week sending my head between my shoulders. My previous diagnosis was a strained muscle. I get pain in my neck about 2-3 times a year that starts around the big knot in my upper neck. | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest maintaining the arm and hand immobilized to prevent further damage. Hope my answer w... |
MY 5 yr old daughter is suffering from cogh for past 8 months. Doctor disgoned her in last winter with enlarged adenoids+Slight Wheezing. Treated with Nasal steroids and Budesal Nebulizsation +Montair for few months. medicine didnot improve the condition much..after stopping medcine...she again has frequent cough espec... | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum, well as you have mentioned that you have tried many treatments even Homeopathy, but I will again advise you to go for Homeopathic treatment as it is the only mode of treatment where you can get cure for your child, I do not know why my fellow Homeopathic physician failed to give your d... |
DCTR I FEEL PAIN IN MY RIBS ON LEFT SIDE JUST ABOVE HEART WHICH MOVES IN MY LEFT ARM AND MUSLES...WHEN I TURN ON LEFT SIDE ON BED I FEEL THAT PAIN STRONGER....ON TOUCHING THE RIBS IT LOOKS MORE PAINFUL WHAT IS IT?MY AGE IS 24 ,HEIGHT 5.7 AND NO MEDICAL CHECKUP FOR THAT | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to Malia which is a muscle pain. I recommend doing an electrocardiogram to exclude other causes. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using warm compresses for local applicatio... |
can clarithromycin be given together with children advil to reduce fever (39.6). My son is 5 years old and is been running fever of 39.6 for the last 3 days. I have been giving him advil for fever. I have noticed dark circles arround his eyes and swallen eyes. Is there any and what are side effects when this medicine t... | Hi... Fever of 3 days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't requi... |
I had unprotected sex with my Girlfriend after 2nd day of her period is over 13dec.n she had taken I- Pill 4 day later 17dec.after 5 day of i-pill taken she got bleeding for 5 days 22dec to 27 dec.after tht.now its 31 Jan.her regular period is on 8 Jan.but its 31jan she is not having her period.Mean is she Pregnant?plz... | Hi thanks for your question. You had protected sex with your girlfriend two days after her periods. She cannot get pregnant from this sexual act, as on one hand it was protected sex and on other hand it took place during her safe period. Reason for not having next cycle in time is simple. She had taken I Pill which dis... |
I feel like a loser. Whatever field I m in i have face only problems be it be school, home, friends and now on professional I m facing the same problem. I get caught every time in every single mistake and I m blamed even if all the people are doing it. I want to change this. Please help | Held Dear Do not call yourself as looser that give a negative feeling within which will hinder your treatment Basically it is your Dysthymia personality which is a type of chronic depression with low mood where a person evaluates himself always below the benchmark and consider his own performances bad and much below th... |
Hello, I awoke one morning with the area around (what seems like) my tailbone hurting a lot. To the point where it is extremely difficult to walk (as in excruciatingly painful). I m not sure if it is the bone itself that hurts or it is the muscle around it. When I lay down for extended periods of time, it restores mini... | Hellowelcome to ChatDoctoryour symptoms points towards a clear-cut diagnosis of DISC PROLAPSE i.e. bulging of intervertebral discs from their normal position...you should get an MRI OF LUMBOSACRAL SPINE and consult an orthopedic for prescribing you the required treatment....for immediate relief you should visit a physi... |
my father inlaw who is 74 was sent home and told not to take his insulin on Tues , until he consults his doctor who then said he was to only take 10 units a day ( was 56 and 58 units) his levels are at 17.1 now yesterday was 14.9 at 7 pm , day before 15 at 7 pm his doctors apt isnt till tues afternoon should we be con... | Hello and thank you for asking! I can understand your concern regarding your fathers' health. The dose of insulin should be increased because the blood glucose levels you reported are too high. You should report the type of insulin he is taking actually and the number of injections per day, so I can help you to increas... |
I have had pain in my left jaw joint for some time now, and I am unable to open my mouth all the way. I also feel pain whilst biting into solid food, like apples, and my teeth appear to have changed position slightly. This first occurred after a period of my jaw clicking, and moving out of place, meaning I would be una... | Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Your symptoms correlate with TMJ disorder. This can be due to no. of reasons like jaw or teeth MAL alignment, oral muscles' problem, joint disc problem, clenching teeth, stress, etc. I suggest you to visit a dentist and get TMJ and teeth checked. Dentist may take x-rays or... |
I have chest wall pain.. I was told it was inflammed and was given meds to help. Along with that I feel light headed and dizzy.. I am aware of a heart issue I have.. I throw a lot of extra PVCs but have gone through a stress test and worn a king of hearts and the docs wernt concerned. But I am worried because I conti... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having premature ventricular contractions (PVC's). This is known as rhythm disturbances in heart. And it is mostly due to arrhythmia. Stress test is for Coronary arteries. It will not diagnose arrhythmia. And arrhythmia can cause chest pain... |
I have had back surgery in 2007,L4 and 5 and 2 screws and a rod in my back.Still have pain in lower back and buttox and pain down right leg and into foot and foot ,and toes tingle.I also have pad in both legs below the knee.Lately I have been nauseous and have had severe back cramps all over my back top to bottom and s... | It clearly indicates compression on nerves again developed in back region post surgery. It could be due to many factors such as arthritic conditions developed, any reduction in intervertebral gap because of TB if bones, arthritis, local lesion etc. Furthermore, it all and many others may press the nerves. Since screws ... |
Good afternoon, Are there any natural over the counter vitamins/herbs to take to jumpstart ovulation? My husband and I just had a baby in February, but she passed away at 17 days old, and we are trying again. However, my period hasn t returned and I stopped pumping fully close to 7 weeks ago. Also, when should I get co... | Hallow Dear, Usually the period starts within 5-6 weeks after discontinuing the breastfeeding. Even after the discontinuation of breastfeeding, if you continue to squeeze the milk from the breasts, the effect on the hormones is the same as the breastfeeding. When expression of the milk by natural or artificial way has ... |
Hi I have a three old kid he is having sticky stoles with smell and undergoing homeopathy treatment for last two months , he is having two to three motions of (semisolid to solid) consistency vary from time to time . one doctor has suggested me Zenflox oZ 7ml for 5 days is it fine? | Hi...this us not diarrhea and this doesn't require antibiotic like Influx OZ. Unless there is blood in the stools antibiotics are not required. The frequency and consistency of motion which you have mentioned are not suggestive.... Bacterial dysentery. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will ... |
Hi I m isdro. I have a female friend her mouth its twist to the left side Her chick muscle didn t work she feels litle bid and she don t Have any problems to talk or to eat but her mouth its not Straight so she s don t know what kind of clinic or doctor to look for to ask what surgery or medicine needs to take | Hi, If it is present since birth then it's just a normal variation of the anatomy and nothing needs to be done apart for cosmetics purpose. If it is acquired later in life and is associated with other complications, it is then suggestive of facial nerve paralysis. Whatever is the cause you need a plastic surgeon to loo... |
Aloha; My son went to emergency last night after he vomited blood. He had been sick with a headache for more than a day. they suspected meningitis and wanted to perform a spinal tap, which he declined. He was given 3 bags of fluids and sent home and told to take tylenol. He feels better today and has eaten. He often su... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Blood vomiting is due to problems in the gut, most often due to ulcer in stomach. An evaluation by a gastroenterologist would sort out the issue. Recurrent headaches may be due to migraine. In meningitis, in addition to headache, there would be fever and vomiting. A clinical examin... |
hello doctor,I am suffering with abdominal pain at right iliac fossa since 3 days back i took usg abdomen they told i have stone in rt kidney, later i consult with urologist he suggested X ray KUB from that report he told those may be sodium stones further he suggest cue and sr.uricacid now he advise to take syp potra... | Hi, Ultrasonogram and X-ray PUB are the basic tests which are done to detect kidney stones. A computed tomography (CT scan) with biography (injection of contrast to visualize the structure of urinary tract and functioning of kidneys) is required if there is any doubt about the presence of stones (especially ureteric st... |
My son has lower back pain when he jumps off his right leg and pushing off the right leg. The pain is on the right side. He is very athletic, however he cannot participate fully for an extended period of time. What can this be and should I see a pediatric doctor or a specialist. He is 11 years old. | As he is very athletic, during some sports activity he could have sprained his right hip leading to a dull pain which increases on straining his right side. You can give tab Moon MR one tablet (if body weight more than 30 kg) after food twice daily for two days and see the result. If the pain continues to do a X-ray ri... |
I just had an MRI on my rt knee, ( with 2 knee replacements) for a huge growing HARD SOMETHING that has gotten bigger than my knee! it hurts, it swells, it rubs when i walk, can be seen thru my pants....a hemotologist was seeing me for iron IVs, b/c I ve been so anemic for quite some time and know one knows why! so I h... | Hello, I have studied your case. Cyst may not require biopsy to confirm. If cyst is small it can be managed conservatively with medication. If you have persistent pain and large swelling then you may need surgical excision. Do not worry about rupture of cyst. If on rupture pain has reduced then do nothing. Hope this an... |
I have recently noticed this shooting pain in my lower abdomen. My menstruation is normally very regular and lasts for almost 6 days with first two days heavy flow. but this month, i got the pain but no menstruation. also i get this feeling sometimes as though my uterus is coning down?Im 45 years old. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Your history is very much suggestive of a uterine prolapse. I would advise you to have an examination by the gynecologist, wherein she should examine by per-speculum examination while straining to see if there is descent of uterus with / without that of urinary bladder and / or rectum. She wo... |
hi, i am looking at everything with disgusting feel that its not clean or hygienic. Always keep washing my hands whenever i touch anything that i dont prefer to do. i am not able to move with colleagues like normal persons. Hesitate to travel in buses. Feel like no body should touch me or sit near me. Even if dust on r... | Hi there ~ There seems to be a problem with your obsessions about dirt, and you are compulsively trying to avoid the problem with dirt and unhygienic habits with avoidance behaviors. It is going to the point where it is affecting your life. I hope you recognize this as a problem that can be treated both with therapy ... |
would like an opinion 1) should I see an orthopedic or neurosurgeon 2) Have to climb stairs 20 x a day, make it worse? Will try to make this easy to readCervical.................C4-5 mild loss of the normal cervical lordosis with a mild focal kyphosis. C3-4 mild posterior disc bulge without e... | HelloFindings suggests multi-level degenerative changes in cervical spine. Degenerative changes are generally age related findings. It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis. At C5-6 level, there is disc complex with hypertrophy of uncut which is causing mild narrowing of neural form amen in both sides. Minimal n... |
my wife had two normal abortion due to not planning baby at that time. this is story of 2009. now we are planning for baby. she is having normal periods but not able to conceive. as a treat ment she is not clomid since last 3 months and taking injection on 14th day of period. but till she si not able to conceive. Docot... | Hello, Several factors come into play for not being able to conceive. Here, it appears as though the follicles are failing to rupture and if there are any ovarian cysts, puncture will always help. At the time of rupture, follicle reaches a size of 18 mm. and if it grows bigger than that, it turns into a cyst. Treatment... |
I am eight weeks pregnant. I have been having slight cramping on my right side not super painful but it worries me. It feels similar to the pain I have had on and off for a little over a year that is normally triggered by stress. doctors dont know what is wrong with me or ultimately what causes the pain. I havent had ... | Hi, Small cramps and aches are common in pregnancy. If you have had no bleeding or spotting then you need not worry. If you have recurrent pain on one side, it could due to a cause other than pregnancy, like renal or appendix. These should also be kept in mind If pain continues or worsens please see a doctor to evaluat... |
Concerned our teenage daughter started this summer with when getting overheated she develope a rash. Now instead of a rash it is itchy welts the size of a breath mint. It only occurs when she does a physical activity or from taking hot shower. Our doctor prescribed singulair this summer which didnt work so we discont... | Hello. Thank you for writing to us at Chat Doctor This condition is known as cholinergic urticaria. Cholinergic Urticaria classically presents with itchy, welts which are small and uniform, distributed all over the body. The reaction is intense and sudden but short lasting. The reaction commonly develops in response to... |
M 69 year old husband takes lisinopril 20 mg each morning. Weve been taking his blood presure at 7 | The blood pressure you have mentioned is on the lower side, and it explains the tiredness he is feeling. Maybe lisinopril at 20 mg is more powerful for him and the erratic consumption OD medication may add to the fluctuations in blood pressure is far worse than not taking any medication. I would suggest you take 10 m... |
Back of knee hurts, swell and legs hurt. This happens after being on feet for several hours then continues to worsen to the point I have to sit. I ve gone to orthopedic Dr, one said I have arthritis and second opinion says no sign of arthritis at all, and is sending me to neuro dr. I also have pain in hips. | Hello, As the pain is radiating in nature I suspect it to be nerve impingement in the lumbar Spinal level. Having an MRI of the lumbar spine should help reveal more about the soft tissue. Once done using a lumbar spine brace and doing exercises for the core, spinal muscles and lower limb whole Strengthening will help e... |
so iv never consulted an online doctor before so obviously im a little skeptical but i am slightly embarrassed about my question so would rather be discrete with it. im worried i may have peyronies disease and was hoping to explain some of the symptoms to get your feedback.thanksks | HelloThanks for your query. The Parodied;s disease is characterized by developing calcified plaques in Tunica Albania an envelope that covers erectile tissue. The symptoms due to Parodies disease are 1)Painful ejaculation 2)Bending of the penis 3) Difficulty in penetration of vagina during intercourse (In severe cases)... |
My baby is 1 year and 4 months , she suddenly gad fever yesterday fo bi reason at all, il visit her doctor this morning and dine urine test m the result is pus cells 3-5..is this very high for a child? The doctorvgave an antibiotics,,thank u, please give me advise | Welcome to the ChatDoctorThere is no need to be worried about 3-5 pus cells on urine examination. It needs no treatment unless and until a child is symptomatic. I would recommend you to go for urine culture and sensitivity report before starting antibiotics as it is a more definitive test for urinary tract infections. ... |
For the past few days Ive had bad hunger like pains in the pit of my stomach to my chest. I feel hungry, and my stomach growls, even after Ive consumed food. Although I never consume much. Ive felt lightly nauseous at some points and headaches too. Extremely bad sore throat, it feels tight. Ive also been coughing up bl... | Hi. Thanks for your query. Yes, stress and anxiety are the most major factors for such problems like bad hunger pains, stomach growling, nausea, past history of bulimia. Get an upper GI Endoscopy done to see if there is an ulcer or cancer in the stomach. Coughing with bloody phlegm can be due to severe infection in the... |
H,i I had plif at l5-s1 due to disk herniiation and ddd in 2009. i now have chronic lumbar pain with sitting, standing, walking more ten five minutes,or sleeping flat. i just had a mri with contrast and it showed mild disk bulging with spinal stenosis, and spurring. Im having problems with bladder and bowels now. Oh on... | You had L5S1 fusion in 2009, and now you have severe pain in back and legs. This needs to be investigated. First we need to confirm if the L5 S1 level fused or not? Any implant related problem? It's likely to develop disc changes at the above level L4-5 and which may cause leg pain with bladder issues. Which level is t... |
I have had strep throat too many times to count but about 5 years ago I had the worst strep infection yet (throat so swollen that I was having difficulty breathing and took 3 types of antibiotics to get rid of...) after that infection I was referred to a specialist to follow the infections to see if my tonsils should b... | Hi I did review your concerns would advise you to consult a ENT doctor and get the lesion evaluated. The purple lesion which is localized can be anything from a blood vessel problem to that of melanocytes. Common lesions that can present like this include smokers Melanesia (since you have smoking habit) and also hemato... |
hello doc,am having ance scares in ma face .is it worth buying meladerm cream to reduce scares?will they cause any side effects ,if so tell me about that. | Dear Ms PragaMeladerm cream is used for pigmentation marks. Acne can cause scars as well as pigmentation marks. You need to understand the fact that only commentary problems can be treated with cream mentioned and for deep pitted scars you need a treatment like Fractional Laser or Dermaroller. The laser option gives a ... |
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