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Several years ago , I was carrying my dried laundry(located in the basement) up to near the top of the stairs, when I lost my balance. My body prevented the fall down the stairs, but I experienced a sharp pain in my right biceps. When I looked at the site later, it appeared that it had bled. My doctor confirmed that I ... | 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. For rupture diagnosis, you should do ultrasound first. If there is partial rupture then arm should be immobilized and if there is complete rupture then surgery should be performed. I hope I have answered yo... |
I have been taking loestrine 24 fe for nearly 5 months and my acne has worsened over time. It is always in the same place (on the sides of my face closer to my chin ). I noticed last month that my acne cleared significantly when I was on my placebo pills for the four days. Is this a good indicator that the birth contro... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Acne is a hormonal disorder. Birth control pills can aggravate acne. When untreated or improperly treated acne can cause pigmentation and ugly scars on face. Acne on chin are due to hormonal imbalance. You should apply antibiotic like clindamycin in morning for 2 hours. Darlene should be ap... |
I have been having pain and other symptoms in my luq of abdomen /chest wall ribs etc. I had a supposedly lipoma removed in 2005 from the same are mostly closer to the surface but when they removed it i could feel them pulling and ripping the mass from my ribs. So jump to now! I had an ultra sound dec 10 and they found ... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Echoic mass in abdominal and chest wall is more suggestive of cancerous growth. Size (5.4*3.6) of the mass is also more. So possibility of rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle tumor) or bone tumor is more in your case. So MRI is needed to confirm the malignant... |
I have been going to my dentist for ortho care | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor ... I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint if you have pain in left jaw then first the cause for it needs to be known and then only any treatment can be given. As far as giving Ares tin is concerned it contains active ingredient Minocycline and ... |
Respected Sir /Madam I am Sending Patient Name Id No As follow.Now she is 7 year and 11months year old please send replay re-checking because this patients is not walk porperly she is week Name | Hi, A child not walking properly may be due to the following reasons.1. Pain while walking or standing 2. Joint pain or swelling3. Muscle weakness4. Unsteady gait5. Loss of sensation in the lower limbs. Before commenting about the causes, we need a detailed history and examination to localize the pathology and make a d... |
I m taking the norgeston mini pill, I ve always had a regular period with the pill, however I am currently 2 and a half weeks late. Last period was 27th April. I have taken various pregnancy tests all of which were negative. Could I suddenly stop bleeding with this pill as I know some women who don t bleed at all | When you start taking birth control pills, you might not see regular periods for a few months. You might see irregular spotting, lighter periods than you are used to or a heavier flow, a longer or shorter period, or no periods at all for the first month or so. Your body needs to adjust and regularize the hormone levels... |
My 11month old daughter has a temperature of 38 which she has had since yesterday. We have given her Calpol at 4hrly intervals. She also seems to have some weakness in her legs this evening in particular (standing up in her cot her legs are a little wobbly). Should i take her to hospital? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. . You should be worried but not too much. After giving Cal pol and plenty of water temperature may easily get back to normal range. The most common cause of hyperthermia is viral infection or teething. You should discuss this with your treating Doctor. ... |
i have shortness of breath, abdominal fullness on right side, right breast pain burning discomfort, right arm and shoulder discomfort and weakness, anemia and I have pinsize blood dots on my chest, back and legs. Feel like I constantly have a flu. what do you think is the problem? | HI. This can be a serious problem of bleeding diaeresis as you have a history of blood dots on the body. The pains on one side of the body and a flu like symptoms can be due to the same blood spots affecting the brain on the left side hence you have problems on right (opposite side). I would advise you the following |
im specified with chronic back pain syndrome, unspecified myalgia and myositis,lumbaosacral spondylosis without myelopathy,thoracic or lumbosacral neuritis or radiculitis. its getting worse.the pain is non stop. i cant sleep. ive had epidurals,rt s. NOTHING HELPS.What should i do? I cant live with this pain anymore. im... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think your You are suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac SR). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. Consulting with treating doctor is advised. Sometim... |
My husband fell from d bike before a week. He came home n told me that he had fell down n showed me the wound on his knees. The next day morning he claims that he dint fall at all. He doesn t remember that he had fell the previous night. Neither does he remember few other things that had happened in d course of 2-3 mon... | Hiii airhead injury may produce amnesia amnesia has many types most common amnesia is anterograde amnesia means inability to recall recent event some of them have inability to recall the events than occurred in few wk or some few months past memory means remote memory and executive function remain intact some times no ... |
hi, I m 33 yrs old, a chronic PCOD patient with irregular mentrual cycles. from past 5yrs taking the treatment for infertility , undergone several IUIs, 3 IVFs . my tubes are patent, and recently got examined for TB which cae negative. i feel totally let down, pls suggest me if thr is any further treatment available fo... | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and understand your concerns. Following is my reply |
Hi i have a strange lump on the gum at the back of my mouth - my gum has been uncomfortable there for a while (few months) but I wouldn t say painful and lump is recent. When i pressed down on the top of it earlier this white stuff started coming through a hole at the side of the gum (facing into the mouth). It seems a... | Hello, Thanks for writing in. The lump and white stuff discharging tho- the gums may be due to-Infected periodontal flap which is inflamed due to impacted wisdom tooth underlying. Based on the space available for tooth eruption, wisdom teeth has to be either extracted or flap overlying tooth has to be removed to enhanc... |
I have a pain in my chest centre, it feels heavy like sombody is pushing on my chest, I was drinking alcahol last night, quite a lot, I am over weight but I keep quite fit from walking, I only drink once a week, but it is normally quite a lot, and its the next day in the afternoon the pain starts, I am starting to get ... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Alcohol causes acute gastritis. And this causes chest pain, tightness etc. So better to avoid alcohol in the future. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avo... |
good morning, i,m sorry to trouble you as i can only get into my doctors next tuesday!! been suffering with strange feeling in back dull pain maybe! about 5 weeks ago i got took in to a&e with shooting pain in my left shoulder blade they put that down to muscler, but 3 weeks later pain went into left rib area and flank... | Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. The pain you have described has an untypical presentation. It could be due to any neurological involvement or even local muscular causes. The pain in groin could be due to hernia which should be excluded by examining by your doctor. You should get and MRI of spine done to rule out any ner... |
Hello, i want to ask about my daugther s auricular sinus, she has undergo with surgical last february 2013 and it s still vulging and a bit painfull... i am scared if she will go for another surgical because she is only 9 years old... what should be the best medicine to cure that? | Hi, auricular sinuses are congenital malformations formed during the development of Penna. The treatment is the excision of entire tract of the sinus and the wound heals in few days. In case the residual disease is there after excision, the wound will not heal completely and discharge can continue or reappear. Please s... |
Hello Doctor, My mother is suffering from dull pain in stomach just above navel.It is not continuous and somewhat dull but this kind of pain is irritating to her since it is continuing from last 2 months. also when she eats small amount also ,she has afeelibg of heaviness but feels fatigue and weak too . Her abdomen ul... | IT CAN BE DUE TO SOME MEDICINES IF SHE IS TAKING FOR OTHER PROBLEMS LIKE BP PAIN KILLERSANTIBIOTICS VITAMINS CALCIUM OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS SHE MIGHT HAVE DEVELOPED SOME ALLERGY TO P[ARTICULAR FOOD LIKE MILK O WHEAT PERSON CAN GET ALLERGY FROM ANY FOOD AOR MATERIAL AT ANY TIME AT ANY ANGELOU YOU CAN THINK POSSIBILITIES... |
my aunt has problem in food pipe she cant eat hard food,she omit all the food,form one month she only based on liquid food. and doctor was saying she may having O esophageal cancer .i want just ask its will cure or not please answer me .we worryed her age is 42 and height 5.2.weight is 48 | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I advise you not to worry much. First diagnose her. Search for the cause of her symptoms. Besides esophageal cancer many other conditions can cause difficulty in eating and vomiting. So better to consult Gastroenterologist and get done1. CT of neck2. Upper GIs copy. ... |
Im a breast cancer survivor who successfully survived a 3.9 cm tumor with surgery, chemo, and radiation in 2008. About a month ago, my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer (they found evidence of disease in at least one lymph node). He has had both tonsils removed, and this is the second time he has had can... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment and survival depends on type and stage of throat cancer. He has previous history of cancer. Now he has cancer with lymph node metastasis. He should go for surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatment according to type and s... |
hi,ter my daughter is one year old..she is suffering from loose motions since last 12 days. have consulted her dr and checked her stool. The reports were normal but motions are starting again after a coulpe of days. Her stool is watery and greenish in colour. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of loose motion which is due to poor digestion, poor absorption or rapid movement through the intestines and all this leads to watery diarrhea. Need not worry. I would suggest you to take zinc supplements along wi... |
hello sir ,my brother is suffering from lack of self confidence after he was treated for paranoid disorder with sizodone plus and then with zisper ls for a few months.now for last 5 days he is fearing that someone will ask him something but he will not be able to answer.He is always anxious for the said thought.the doc... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. This brief description of your brothers' problem is insufficient to make a definitive diagnosis. You have only mentioned some anxiety symptoms but his previous diagnosis and treatment seem to be corresponding to a psychotic disorder. The medication which he has b... |
hi doctor i am 25 yr old girl unmarried 6 months ago i consume a tablet isotrion for my skin treatment bt soon after using it acidity start developing i stop dat n restart using it with ocid tablet.... bt my prb got worsen day by day i complete stop dat tablet 6 mnths ago bt still acidity occuring in moderation. but si... | Hi I have read your history, and I am sorry for experiencing such sad situation. Isotrion has a lot of side effects such as |
I was taking an OTC med but it seemed to be affecting my cognitive abilities a great deal. I have been off the med for about 2 weeks and my allergies are killing | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, You are having allergic problem with dust in the form of itching and Rhinitis. Yes taking anti allergy medication can affect your cognitive abilities. Please consult physician and take proper allergy tests like your IGE level and even in vitro allergy test can be done. There are relati... |
Hi, Im a 21 year old male, and my nipple has being extremley sore and itchy for a long time, my doctors have been perscrbing hydrocortisone cream, which works fine until the tube runs out, then it comes right back, just as severe. It also leaks white liquid, that solidifes to an orangy substance. | Hello, If I would be your physician, then I will do through examination for any lump palpable, any cyst, breast skin condition, warm, or not. In those cases, I would suggest warm compressions along with that tablet Amos clan, tablet Sumo. In this case, I will advise for regular follow up. As these are prescription medi... |
Sir, Iam using encorate chrona for my daughter since 5months as prescribed by nuerologist she is putting on weight is ti the side effect of the medicine this has been prescribed for 2 years for absent seizures she is 8 yrs old now?------ YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your daughters symptoms. She has absence seizures, which seem to be well controlled with sodium valproate. However, she is also putting on weight. Most probably, weight gain in your daughter is related to the use of sodium valproate. We should not stop valproate, as he... |
All of my teeth hurt. I have trigeminal neuralgia on one side but it has been under control with medication. This pain is different from that pain and now includes the upper and lower teeth on both sides. I have been to the dentist and an endodontis and had xrays and nothing is wrong with my teeth. | Hi. Thanks for the query. The symptoms of pain in upper and lower teeth with no signs of any tooth decay can be probably due to Identical hypersensitivity that is due to opening of the terminal nerve endings on teeth. So my advice is to start using anti sensitivity toothpaste for at least 15 days and see if the symptom... |
I had a tummy tuck 8mths ago and had a quick and smooth recovery. In the last 2wks ago, I have had sharp pain (like knifes stabbing me) above my incision scar and the pain pulsates. It feels like a knot and seems to pulsate for a few minutes. Is there anything I can do to stop these pains. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Abominoplasty is an extensive operation and needs a large dissection, hence the internal scar also will be big and has varied course of recovery over the first 9 months and then settlement over the next period. Since you have got the Abdominoplasty 8 months ago, the scarification might have c... |
Below are the result of my semen analysis Color creamy white Aspect slightly viscid Vol 6 ml Total sperm 77.1 mil/ml Sperm cell abnormal form 12 Spermatozoa 1-3 /hpf Liq time 30 min Motility 1 hr 75 2 hr 70 3 hr 65 Wbc 1-3. /hpf Rbc 0-1 /hpf Epithelial cell few Please inform me with normal and abnormal points and their... | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Your semen analysis report appears to be normal other than morphology of sperms which you have not mentioned clearly. Prolonged period of abstinence before giving semen sample makes it viscid. Try to give sample after 2-3 days of abstinence. If morphology shows more than 4% normal sperms, you ... |
I have a problem with swelling red itchy penis mainly around head and forskin, it is painful and severly itchy. the swelling was bad to but comes and goes and the itch is going to backside now. dont think std is possible but this has been going on for two or three days | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have itching and redness of the glans penis and foreskin. Many a time it is a presenting symptom of Diabetes and due to Much Cutaneous Genital Candidiasis. Please get your blood sugar tests on fasting stomach and 2 hours after lunch... |
I am 26 yrs old, I wiegh about 123 pounds and I am 53. I have had pain and discomfort in my right breast for over 2 months. There is a lump there that I can feel and it is a little grey where the lump is. My right breast is now slightly larger then my left and sometimes my nipple hurts and itches. A heating pad will re... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of breast 2. Mammography of breast. Possibility of recurrence of fibroadenoma is more. But since you are having pain and slight color change of overlying ski... |
Hi!I have been having headaches (waking up with them sometimes and sometimes they come on later in the day). Also feeling lightheaded (don t know how to explain it, but it s overwhelming. The nerves in my eyes are twitching (especially left) and I feel like I m fighting anesthesia to stay awake...Just overwhelmingly sl... | To answer specifically if diabetes can do this, it really depends on what your blood sugars are like over a 24-hour period. Are you running a lot of lows and highs? Even if your blood sugar that you checked is normal (102 is a good value for a diabetic), that one snapshot in time doesn't represent what your diabetes is... |
Hi I keep having sick and dizzy feelings, im never sick iv even ran to the toilet a few times but nothing, it somtimes makes me feel like i need to go for a number 2. iv been taking a note of when they come, it seems to be the week b4 my period Im 22, this time there more often than ever they wake me up and bring on ... | Hello dear, Considering the fact that you have done the basic blood investigations, and they are all within normal limits, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthi... |
My husband went to doctor because of fever and swollen lymph node and the doc said that it was post nasal drip and gave him amoxicillin. My husband was also concerned about his sore gums but the doc that he had never seen said it was gingivitis. We called out dentist and he confirmed that my husband has never had gin... | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query, as your husband had history of fever, swollen lymph node soreness in gums can be due to viral fever related it can be Viral dermatitis causing inflammation of gingival or desquamative gingivitis. Don't worry I will suggest you to consult dentist and go for visual ... |
i saw a patient(50 years old, alchoholic) with right side muscle weakness. right side muscles are hypotonic. normal reflexes, but in left side there was no waekness. had normal power and tone. but left side exaggerated reflexes are seen? can u give a possible cause for the condition? why is the reflexes are exaggerated... | Hello, You told just weakness means still he IA able move right limbs. Possible that he may get acute stroke on right side with exaggerated reflex on left may be alcohol with Chat Doctor. Possible that right reflex diminished in acute stroke(stage of shock) and normal left reflex may appear like that. Possible that hy... |
hello doctor, i had an abortion almost exactly a year ago, i have lost alot of weight, am not sure if it is because of the abortion or because of stress, and have been having sever lower abdominal pains. is this normal? i am 18 i weigh 107 lbs and i am 53 | Hi. As you are saying that abortion was normal at that time and there was no problem for a period of one year, it might be possible that this pain is due to some other reasons. You did not have mentioned any other symptom whether it is associated with increase menstrual bleeding or diarrhea or any other symptom. There ... |
hi yesterday I fell 2 to 3 feet into a koe pond itting some marbli colums. My wrist is bruised and a little swollen but does not hurt too much. The main thing is when I twist my arm it hurts all the way to my shoulder , and my soulder hurts too. I live in Cina and am coming back to te states in 7 days can I wait to see... | Hello, It looks from your details that you may have injury to your rotator cuff of shoulder. In first instance it does not look to me a fracture. I shall advise you following to have relief |
I feel as if im loosing my mind. I have an anxiety disorder & I just recently found out i was pregnant. The panic attacks went pretty much away but now there coming back twice as bad. Im always thinking negative and really horrible thoughts! I cant help it. I get really scared. For example I feel like im trapped in my ... | His understand your concern. I had gone through your query. It is anxiety with depressive features. When anxiety exaggerated will lead to panic attack. Panic attack is like symptoms similar to heart attack, but it is due to anxiety and will subside soon. Anxiety depression need proper evaluation and treatment. Some nat... |
I have been diagnosed with granuloma annulare through a biopsy. I have had a history of low white blood count and it seems to get lower each year. Could these two symptoms be related to something more? I have an appointment to see a hematologist at the recommendation of my doctor. Do you think that s over kill? | Hello, Granuloma Annular has no connection with your WBC count. Sometimes granuloma annular is associated with autoimmune diseases like Systemic lupus erythematous (SHE), and SHE is associated with neutropenia that is decreased WBC count. SLE if positive is diagnosed by simple serum markers like antics DNA OR Anti-nucl... |
Hello, for the past few weeks I have been experiencing dizzy spells. This is accompanied by a numb, almost cold feeling, in my hands, feet and face. My vision goes a bit blurry too. It happens after I ve had chocolate or a fizzy drink. I am on an antidepressant too. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. It could be due to interaction with an antidepressant. You need to state which antidepressant you are on. Is it MAO Inhibitors? Hope I am able to answer your concer... |
loose motions frequently because i was having Cobese suddenly felt pain in side of anus and when sitting when i touched n saw its a longish swelling slightly soft , pain is less today than yesterday have stopped Cobese n now dont have loose motions swelling makes me scaredvplease help YYYY@YYYY | Hello, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, not absorbing fat will cause diarrhea. Cannot say what the growth is without seeing it and hemorrhoids are quite common. They are more common if there is more bowl activity especially straining. They can be easily treated within the first pop out. Hope I have a... |
My son is 3 year 5 months...he complained of stomach ache today and then vomited. did not have anything since then and having vomiting sensation looking at food...no stomach ache complaint after vomiting though. I have chewable zofer 4..can that be give and if yes ..what should be the dosage? | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question, and understand your concern As gofer(ondansetron) is safe and effective way to control vomiting sensation. You can give it. You should give half of it (2 mg). Wait for 30 min before anything to be give by mouth. So time diarrhea follow the vomiting. So its diarrhea ... |
hi, I AM IN MUMBAI ,AGE 33 YRS MALE. I AM HAVING ALLERGIC RHINITIS FOR OVER 11 YRS & SINCE PAST 1 YR I HAVE BEEN TAKING MONTAIR LC TABLET .fIRST 6 MONTHS I TOOK 1 TABLET EVERYDAY & NOW AM TAKING 1 TAB EVERY ALTERNATE DAY.IS PROLONGED USE OF THIS HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS SINCE NO OTHER AYURVEDIC OR HOMOEOPATHY MEDICINE IS ... | You are having allergic rhinitis and the best treatment for this is Steroid nasal sprays. Please take 2 puffs each nasal cavity in the morning of Florist nasal spray.donor hawk or blow out nose or take steam inhalation after this. Continue this for 3 months along with Montage LC for 1st 1 week only. Then you will have ... |
hi i have a single shiny bump on the head of my penis from the edge of the head inward to the tip approx 1/8th - 1/4 inch long, it appears to look like a swollen mark like a burn but there is no pain or itching, im married and im manamgomous with my wife. | Welcome to Hm. I understand your concern. Need to evaluate properly. Bump can be infective or due to trauma or may be malignant pathology. Send picture of it to for better evaluation. Consult surgeon for proper examinations. Biopsy will give better idea about it and its treatment. So just revert with detail or go for c... |
i got bitten by a dog that someone in my apartment building owns, how at risk am I? I live in a large city in the Eastern U.S., I have no reason to believe that this dog frequents the outdoors (again, a big apartment building with little wildlife anywhere near it) there was no blood, but a little skin tore. it was a s... | Helots is a very delicate question. Rabies virus remain on the canine teeth of dog (with the help of which dog bite someone). When such patient visit my clinic I advise them to take anti rabies vaccine on day 0, 3, 7, 14 & 30th day (post exposure). While some doctors advise their patient to observe and keep watch for d... |
My husband is suffering from fever on and off, with muscle pains, mild diarrhea and a bad headache. Is it dengue ? Discovered some spots on his legs too. If im not wrong, theres no treatment for dengue, how would a dengue patient recover? And what are the signs that he is recovering? | Thank you for your query. Dengue is a viral disease that spreads through mosquito bites. Any Fever can be associated with muscles pain and headache and is non-specific to diagnosis of Denouement cases of dengue resolve on its own. In certain people, there may be complications such as bleeding, liver, kidney failure. Th... |
I am 19 years old (girl) and I am suffering from severe acne for the past 3.5 years now which has lead to severe scarring, pitting, huge pores white/black heads with massive breakouts all over my face and my shoulders/back. I have tried homeopathy , and all other cosmetic treatment kits/home made facial remedies. Nothi... | Hi, Your problem is really very agonizing, but you have not put proper efforts to get rid of it. Cosmetic kits and facial remedies just aggravate the acne. You must stop such home remedies and cosmetic application, and visit a dermatologist so that the best treatment should be started based on the severity of your acne... |
Hi, I had my gallbladder removed on 5/1/14 through the belly button. I am still in a lot of pain especially on the left side of the belly button and it goes all the way to my back. Puss was coming out of the belly button and I have been taking antibiotic for 2 days. I started having a low grade fever today. Is that nor... | Dear Friend, greetings from Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. I think you underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Pus and fever really indicates infection. You need to take stronger anti bionics please meet your surgeon and get the prescription. Might need culture and sensitivity of the pus. But better you meet y... |
since Monday evening started with a ulcer in my mouth on the lower gum line. Now it appears that they have spread down past the gum line and now sever other teeth are starting to get them. Im unsure what to do. I was at the dentist last Thursday and within 3 days these developed. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor Team. Understanding your concern. As per your query ulcers on gums on regular basis area Recurrent Authors Ulcers which mainly occurs due to stress and due to decreased immune system of body. Need not worry. I would suggest you to use eucalyptus essential oil as that has antimicrobial, a... |
More than six years I have chest pain.I had my heart tested... done twice andiogramme....no problem... no blockage.I have asthma and I use Symbicort twice a day for more than 20 years.I reduced the intake for once a day.If I eat after 9 p.m. I cant lay down. I sleep sitting ..Then after a couple of hours lay down.In t... | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Hi, back in the beginning of November I had an infected wisdom tooth. It caused the left side of my face to swell. I saw an oral surgeon who gave me antibiotics to clear it up until I could get an appointment to get them removed. The swelling went away but also at this time I noticed my lymph nodes under the left side ... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as u have mentioned that you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth now still you are feeling swollen lymph nodes, it can be psychological also, for that you should go to dentist for check up, Do warm saline gargle 3 - 4 times a day, m... |
I am a 34 yr. old female. For the past year I have been awakened at night with a numb rush over my body. Once awakened I gasp for a breath and can feel my heart stop for a couple of seconds. I even feel my blood flow in my arteries in my neck slow, almost feels like it is back flowing to my heart. It is almost a euphor... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. We need to exclude a diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), as a cause of your symptoms. This can be done by evaluation of a cardiologist and performing an echocardiogram. If these are normal, then, the symptoms could be related to panic/anxiety. For this, you can consult... |
Hi, my father was bit by 2 street dogs on last tuesday & we took him to hospital within 2hrs after bite..& done the vaccination. Now is suffering from fever, Pain & bite areas got swollen..& tomorrow we are going to hospital for the next vaccination.So why is this fever? | Hello As you mentioned that your father was bitten by street dogs, you took vaccination for rabies and also hope for tetanus. Now your father is having fever with swelling on the bitten place. Swelling, pain, fever all are suggestive of inflammation at the site of bite. When such case visit actually wound remains open ... |
fluid bump on lower leg with tingling my boyfriend was running and looked down at his lower leg between the calf and ankle and noticed a lump... it seemed to be filled with a fluid but he whole leg was tingling and it was numb in that area. now that spot is white and still numb... what could it be? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some benign cyst like ganglion cyst or other cyst. Chances of cancer is very rare. But we should rule out. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should ... |
Hi - my heart rate is typically in the 60-80 range. Lately it has been in the 50 - 60 range. No lifestyle changes. I am on the treadmill or bike 3-4 times a week and work out with light weights 3x week for 1/2 hour at a time. All other health items are ok. I am 67 and my blood pressure has been ok. Weight is normal. I ... | Hello, As I start I would like to reassure you that your pulse rate is perfectly normal, and rather it's best to have pulse rate between 50-60. The reasons may be 1) normally as we age the pulse decrease because metabolism of our body slows down .2) As you are active, the heart is well-trained and hence the pulse would... |
Hi doc I m a mnth pregnant , but along wit tht I m also worried abt my skin allergy I gt a v bad itching al over my body in small parts my gynac hv nt asked to tak ny medicine bt incase if too much allerg he has gvn me cetzine 10mG bt I m nt sure whether I should tak or nt as I dnt wnt ny sort of medicine affectng my c... | HI, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. I, too, would suggest taking the same medicine Benzine 10\u00a0mg as your doctor prescribed. Benzine contains Cetirizine which is absolutely safe during pregnancy. There is no second thought about that. Your child is will not be effected by the usage of Benzin... |
I have constant pressure in the back of my head I feel dizzy when i move my head like I am going to faint everything is spining when I move my head side to side. I have had test I have head an MRI test blood test nothing has come up. What could this be??? | I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Since you've had an MRI I assume brain issues like stroke, tumor etc. and neck spine issues have been excluded as well as blood issues like anemia. In this case the next possible cause to look into would be that of an inner ear issue. The inner ear is very ... |
I am 23yo female and have had a severe case of aerosinusitis during descend in a flight a week ago. I am still experiencing stabbing pain in my RHS of my forehead above my eyebrow which has given me constant headaches everyday. My sinuses are blocked as well as my ears and I have had a fair amount of blood and pain whe... | Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. Aerosinusitis is treated by Caroline antibiotic medicines such as Tobramycin. You should take this medicine for a week in order to get a good effect. You should also use decongestant nasal spray such as Naphazolina for nosebleed. ... |
Hi, I was lying in bed this morning on my right side. I coughed very hard and suddenly felt a great pain in my left side under the rib cage taking my breath away. The pain is still there and if I cough it takes continues to take my breath away.Can you help me please.... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest pain on coughing is known as pleuritic pain. And common causes of pleurisy are lung infection, pleural effusion, Pulmonary infarction etc. So better to get done chest x-ray first. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about these cau... |
Okay this question isnt about myself it is about my girlfriend. She is 24 years old and has had toothaches for a very long time, since she was a teenager. Shes never seen a dentist before. One of her teeth is decaying, she is always in pain because of it. She recently told me it is an abscessed tooth. And that there is... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the tooth could be because of the tooth infection. The red spot is because of the pus discharging sinus tract secondary to abscess in the root tip of the infected tooth. You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg an... |
So I have had some swelling for a few days now in my ankles. It goes through waves in term of pain and varies from tolerable pain to excruciating pain. The pain seems to come from my ankles and near my hips, making moving almost impossible. The past two days I have developed red lumps, the size of large mosquito bites.... | Hello, As you have done the blood routine and things are fine there is no infection suspected by the physician. I think that this swelling is related to your travel. As sitting in continuously for long hours in abnormal posture can lead to changes in the spinal column leading to radiating pain. Also, due to long hours... |
A quarter-sized bumpy red patch appeared on my jawline 5 days ago and lymph nodes began swelling down the same side of my neck, along with a swollen salivary node and another on the back of my neck. The patch was painless and didn t change shape or size since it appeared but today has begun to itch and peel. I m unsure... | Hi.welcome to Chat Doctor. This is Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. From the details you provided it appears to be infectious in origin. Following can be the done. First you need to see your physician. Go for blood test especially blood cell which will guide what kind infection it is. It can be mumps that is vi... |
I have given econorm to my 10 yr daughter as prescribed by her doctor for stomach ache . She was given yesterday night 9.30 pm , today morning she complained of stomach pain and brought out (vomited ) her breakfast and lunch in viscous dough like substance at 6.0 pm today Does econorm have any such reactions ?? | Hello, Yes, the side effect of eco norm is nausea and vomiting. Stomach ache and vomiting can occur due to indigestion, food allergy / food poisoning, liver dysfunction or acid reflux. You are suggested to give her anti emetics and once the vomiting stops, keep her well HY Chat Doctor. Give water, juice, ORS or some w... |
I went to immediate med last Friday, the medicine for my bronchitis is not working. I CALLED MY DOCTORS OFFICE AND CAN T EVEN GET A CALL BACK. Went to the emergency room and waited 4 hours and never got seen so I left. Called my doctors office today and she won t be back until Monday, in the meantime how am I ppose to ... | Hi, if u have diagnosed correctly that asthmatic bronchitis and you're suffering severe symptoms then one should not wait for that doctor who will come after few days, see It's not big deal to treat asthmatic bronchitis as many good medicines available in market in different formulations, u go to another pulmonary phys... |
hi my name is dee.and im 24...i got pigmentation mark on my upper lips and my cheek bone. i hardly get time for anything coz of ma work and collg timing so i never able to get out for a skin doctor.the pigmentation appear just a month ago. plz suggest me a pigmentation cream which is lite for skin and which i can use n... | Hi.thanks for your query. From the clinical picture described, I feel you have something called Plasma. Also known as Plasma facial, is a dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, plasma is particularly common in women. The symptoms of plasma are dark, irregular well demarcated hyperpigmented patches comm... |
hi doc,i think i have gas in my shoulder (left) and my arm,i have so much pain all day especially when i lay my arm down, i wear a brace to hold my arm up, i take muscle spasm pills and 800 mil ,but they dont work what should i do the pain is also in my neck | Hi, Please, you need not worry. You probably have cervical nerve root compression or cervical spondylosis. Both can be treated with regular physiotherapy with exercise and course of pregabalin. Certain lifestyle modification may also be needed, like sleeping without a pillow. You should get an X-ray CS done for confirm... |
Hi, my mom died of lung cancer 3 years ago. She was on hospice here at home and at the end she was on morphine every two hours, not sure of the dosage (one tube). She lived a year longer than the prognosis amount of time, but could giving her this much morphine have caused her to die sooner, and would she have been in ... | Please don't be concerned over the usage of morphine in your mother. It is customary and justified to give morphine to terminally ill cancer patients as cancer related pain is generally not amenable to any other form of therapy. The most important thing to remember while treating these patients is that they should be a... |
I have notice a small nodule or lump at the base of my hairline close to my left ear. It started very small in 2009 and the last month is enlarging and starting to protrude. It feels hard and hurts when I push down hard on it. I find it very anoying and I am worried it could be a lymp node with cancer. I get migraines ... | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. One thing is for sure. No lymph node in this position ever shown to be cancer. So first forget about cancer. It is not due to cancer. Let us see them what it can be. As you say this all started in 2009 - enlarging since last one month; this can be a sebaceous cyst or... |
I just noticed a bruise on my upper inner thigh and in the inner knee, I noticed 2 red marks in the crease. I had bloodwork that came back and my ALP is 100 IU/L, Anion Gap is 6.4 MMOL/L, WBC is 12.1 and RBC is 3.72. Could there be an underlining concern that I have cancer? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some coagulation disease. You should go for Coagulation profile. Your report does not suggest any leukemia. Most of the leukemia have very high WBC count so no need to worry about leukemia. Hope I have answered your question, if you ... |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My BP is 150 over 98 reduces to 137 over 88 after cardace medicationmy resting pulse is 80 but hoes upto 106 during normdl a activities. Doctor checked and suspects angina and prescribed Ismo 20 I feel that ismo 20 is an overkill and I sho... | Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your description. You have high BP hence your doctor has started you on medications. Your heart rate of 80 bpm at rest and 106 BPM on activities is normal. You have not mentioned any symptoms of chest pain or breathlessness or chest discomfort, so the probabilities of an... |
hello doc, my ques is one of my friend is having a problem of jerk only head which is for a fraction of second. when we consulted a neuro he advised to under go EEG test for her. After the test they said she has JME and asked her to take 300 2 tab a day. please explain what is JME and how to avoid tablets. she is unma... | Hi Dear thanks for the question, you are such a wonderful person, your concern for your friend is really appreciable, I will try to help you understand a bit about JMS, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Symptoms, is a form of epilepsy that starts in childhood or adolescence. Cause is unknown, but expel people who are on long... |
In October 2012 I had a surgery done in which my gall bladder was removed as it was filled up with a 2.7cm stone which was the probable reason for the severe pain attacks that I was getting for several months.However even after my gall bladder was removed the pain attacks continued, and an endoscopy was done when they ... | Hi Monica Usually after gall bladder removal it is advised to avoid, fried, fatty, and fermented meals Now that you have been diagnosed of gastritis and hiatus hernia I would suggest |
Yes, I have severe anxiety that is causing heart palpitations and problems breathing. I have worn a heart monitor and a cardiologist verified that the palpitations are not life threatening however, my mind keeps going haywire and I feel like my heart is going to explode. Please help | Hello read your question and I understand your concern about palpitation due to anxietyPalpitations are common in patients of generalized anxiety. You should not worry as there is no organic disease of heretic I were your psychiatrist, I would have prescribed you Federal 10\u00a0mg twice a day for 14 days keeping in vi... |
I fell off a step and my foot went off. I felt a crack across the right hand side of the foot but could walk ok, albeit with a limp. However, my ankle was also painful. That was a week go and the foot and ankle still hurt and there is still swelling lengthways on the foot. It is making my whole leg ache as well as my o... | Hello, It looks from your details that there can be a fracture at your foot bone. You should do following to have relief- -Get an x-ray of your foot done.-Consult to your doctor.-Take a mild analgesic like Advil for relief.-Meanwhile you may apply a compression bandage from below upwards from foot to leg.-Do warm fomen... |
hello.i just gave birth last august 22. my daughter is two months old right now. i breastfed my daughter for one month. my husband and i had unprotected sex today. i still have not had my period. what are the chances of me getting pregnant? will emergency contraception work since 24 hours had already passed? | Hello mam, thanks for trusting Chat Doctor .in 10-20% of cases ovulation occurs within a couple of months of delivery in case patients stops breastfeeding her baby. Emergency contraception works within 72 hours of unprotected sex. You can take it as soon as possible but switch to a safe method of contraception from nex... |
Hi my names Angela, im 28 .. I believe i may have had a stroke or heart attack on Christmas eve. (Heavy smoker,overweight, stressed,bad diet,drink&Family history) On the day before Christmas eve day i had drank which i had mainly quit 6mnths prior i was a heavy drinker.. ok so on Christmas eve felt sick mosr of the day... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility transient ischemic attack (TIA) is more in your case. But better to rule out heart related disease first. So get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ECG). If all the... |
I am having a random sharp pain in the mid morning in my upper left abdomen area, right under my ribs? I recently had a full ultrasound of all of my stomach organs, and female parts. And a couple of tumors non cancerous on my ovaries. The pain is very sharp and when I push in the area it hurts when I am having the pain... | HI! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, what I guess is that it could be some kind of sub acute intermittent torsion of the ovary harboring the so-called tumors, or could be due to intermittent hemorrhage in those tumors. This could be causing some kind of inflammation of the neighbo... |
I have been feeling ill all night and morning. Took Motrin 800mg for some leg and thigh discomfort. Usually Motrin does cause abdomen discomfort so I also took some Gaviscon and it usually starts to feel better. But I have been having nausea and cramp like pains on left side upper abdomen all day. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As mentioned the discomfort in the leg and thigh a thorough assessment is advised based on which the treatment plan will be made. Also, avoiding self-medication is recommended. As you have taken medicines - it is legit... |
Hello, have a question regarding my head. Was riding my motorcycle at very low speed. Car in front slammed on brakes, and I did the same. Slick road so bike slipped out, I went over the bars. I felt completely fine. It wasn t until 3 hrs later my head started hurting mildly and has continued to. I saw no indication of ... | Hello, thanks for posting on Chat Doctor. Mild pain in head and neck suggests that you might have hit that part during accident. But as you said there is no external injury or any other symptoms like nausea, vomiting or feeling dizzy it does not look to be concerned about. Some blunt muscular injury will continue to pa... |
my baby boy age is 1 month-13 days old. we went for formula feeding(Dexolac), now he is feeling gassy in his stomache, 2 days back he had stomache pain. we went to hospital and colidcaid drops was given, we are using this @6drops when he feels distress, until now he has not get any stomache pain after that. but feels v... | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to Chat Doctor. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is s... |
HI , i m a female aged 33yrs . i get hard water in my house which is why i have hair & skin problem . i wntd to know can i use water softner ? & are there any sideeffects of water softner . Or are there any other solution to hard water problem . thank u . | HiS oft water is better for certain Chat Doctor. Softened water feels silkier and makes hair softer and easier to manage. Water softeners work by removing the minerals (calcium and magnesium) that cause the hardness, the process is called ion-exchange.Hence, water softener can be used provided the sodium content remai... |
Hello and thank you ..... My daughter is 65 yrs old and lately about a month now... she is constantly coughing up phlebm... Non stop actually. She had a bad sinus cold and congestion last month but seems ever since she can not stop coughing it up....??? concerned | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. The sputum can be coming from post nasal discharge which can stimulate cough also. Chest congestion or bronchitis should be ruled out. A physical examination by an ENT specialist is well appreciated to rule out and manage the condition properly. Over the... |
Dear Doctor, My mother of 70 years old is suffering from this Harpies from last 15-20 days. We have gone for treatment in Allopathy but not cured. She is feeling pain in chest and burning sensation under armpit. There is not any sign on skin,as skin color shows normal. What are the possible causes and treatment? Please... | From what you have said she is suffering from post herpetic neuralgia a complication of shingles which is mostly seen in elderly above 60 yrs. Some medicine which can reduce pain are gabapentin amitriptyline and lidocaine patches. Gabapentin 300\u00a0mg BD is more effective than pregabalin according to my experience. T... |
Hi my name is Lm,a, my brother suffered from H1N1 and ARDS, he is now admitted in ICU , isolated, sedated and ventilated, he is on antibiotics and tamiflu ,today is day 23 with stable condition, his saturation between 91-95 %, the doctors advised to do tracheostomy, my question is | Hello and thank you for asking Chat Doctor, I understand your concern, but everything depends on if you have a temporary tracheostomy or permanent. If its temporary than the tube should be able to be removed when you are able to breathe, protect your airway and clear fluids unaided. It is hard to say how long your son ... |
I have not been feeling well for over a month, extremely fatigued, fevers or hot flashes, not sleeping well...but the last 2 days I had left neck pain that slowly travelled down my left arm - this morning I noticed my left elbow was severely bruised and my left upper arm was really sore.......where did that bruising co... | Hello have understood your symptoms, There is radiating pain from your shoulder to arm and finger. Usually cervical disc bulge leads to nerve compression and subsequently articular pain in your arm and fingers. I will advise you physiotherapy like Inferential therapy and auto traction for early recovery. Static and aga... |
Hi Sir, i am 29 years of age. weight = 116 KG, height = 5 ft 11 inches. my ALT and AST was 153 and 87 respectively. Also, i am type 2 diabetic. i want to take my ALT and AST levels to normal i.e. under 40 within a short period of time. Kindly suggest. | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. The cause of elevated liver enzymes in T2DM is fatty liver disease. Since your ALT is more than AST, I presume you are not an alcoholic and the elevated enzymes is due to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It can be confirmed with an ... |
Hi my name is Crystal-- i am 26 years old and I am about 239 pounds.I am having some dull achy chest pains- sometimes its worse then other times but my right should hurts as well but that is more of like an ache and when i lift things- I also have some back pain that goes into my legs- which i have seen a doctor for- I... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, birth control pills can cause hypertension. So keep check on your blood pressure. Since your chest pain is aggravated by movements, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting ... |
Hello!I have what I believe is an impacted wisdom tooth. The actual tooth part doesnt start until almost my gumline. The other day, I bit too hard into the gum that is still on the impacted wisdom tooth and created a sore lump. Now I cannot chew on the left side of my mouth or close my mouth all the way. | With your query, as you mentioned that you have impacted tooth that means the tooth hasn't reached to its causal level and still covered by gum that is technically called as periodontal flap. Coming to your swelling I mean the lump could be a periodontal abscess which may be due to forceful food impaction in to gingiva... |
i have chronic pain and have had one surgery on neck fusion c5c6c7 four yrs ago and microdiscectomy on lower back still have alot of pain current pain control doctor has me on heavy pain meds and have tried everything under the sun i afraid they r missing somethin | Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Ti... |
Hi, my spouse has been alcoholic since 17 he is now 35, he has seen liver specialist who has comfirmed he has enlarged, fatty liver along with alcoholic hepatitis. He has had jaundice for about 3 weeks which started with his eyes and face but now has spread to his upper body. At the beginning he had the symptoms of the... | Hi dear Welcome to Chat Doctor. It is very important for him to stop taking any more alcohol and visit Doctor immediately. Alcoholic hepatitis can become a serious problem if unattended. The jaundice is severe according to your explanation. Alcoholic hepatitis can affect the liver functions and the waste materials don'... |
I recently had an obstruction in the small bowell. It was cleared via nasogastric tube The doctors think it was an adhesion that caused it I am having a colonoscopy this week to reveal more information. As the pain was so excrutiating, and am fearful of it reoccurring, are their any preventative methods in order fo... | Hi and thanks for the query, It is interesting that the obstruction was an upper gastrointestinal tract or small bowel obstruction. There should not really be any reason for fear for reoccurrence or that it might have a serious impact on the procedure you should be going through in the days ahead. I do suggest you just... |
I was having abdomen pain yesterday while passing motion...and vice versa........I started OFOX - TZ after consulting a doctor....Is it really benefitial.....as I still have mild pain.....Actually one month ago same problem occurred and I was advised same medicine...I stopped eating outside from that time....but still ... | There is recurrent infection of stomach and might be chronic acidity which cause it repeatedly medicine you took controls it but has to find out reason can be recurrent gastritis gall bladder infection or stones or liver get ultrasound abdomen to know cause and treatment this medicine is ok to control the infection you... |
Hello - in an attempt to pick me up and throw me over his shoulder like a jokester barbarian, my husband accidentally put too much pressure directly in the center of my chest and it now is very tender. I don t have any bruising or swelling, but I can t lie down flat, cough or do certain movements, like push down the tr... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma. And because of this, you are facing musculoskeletal injury. No need to worry much for this as it will gradually improve over the time of 1-2 weeks. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskelet... |
my daughter age is 8 years her weight is 46 she have fever from last friday night its 102 ..after given crosin syerp its come back fast after 2 days dr recommanded crocin tablet and for throat pain gargling i do allthings but after 5 days fever come back after 12 or 13 hours but 100.5 something and from last 2 days she... | Hi.... Delcon is for cold, but it is a combination medicine and I do not recommend combination medicines for kids. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the... |
I am taking montek lc and singular 250 montec 1 per night 250 2 puffs morning and night I stay controlled for long periods of time but when I travel the asthma flares I am trying doubling the montec one day one night but still as soon as I exert myself I cant breathe well when under control I never have to use puffer i... | Hellos you mentioned that you are taking Monte LC and singular 250. Previously asthma was under control, but symptoms aggravate during travelling. When such asthmatic patient visit I advise them to take montelukast+albuterol combination because this time you require some potent bronchodilator. Montelukast will act an a... |
Yesterday I was diagnosed with bilteral pleural effusions. I am asymptomatic at this point, it was picked up on an MRI I had done last week. Other then that it has not been investigated. Can I fly with this diagnosis? I am a 55 yr. old female. Brenda | Hello, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I had gone through the data you have posted. Bilateral pleural effusions common causes are1) hypoalubunemia2) congestive heart failure3) autoimmune diseases like SLE4) cirrhosis of liver5) post-operative mostly unilateral but can be bilateral whether you can fly or not depends upon ... |
I am 52 years old male have very little penile sensation, poor sustained erection since more than 10 months, have normal sperm count, no history of injury to back or body but have reactive depression due to personal circumstances, BP135/85 pluse 65/mnt, earlier have good strong erection, I do regular excercise but no h... | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are facing problem of Erectile Dysfunction since last 10 months. This is called as Secondary Erectile Dysfunction and is most likely to be due to your Psychological problem. Please consult qualified Psychiatrist for counselling. Fol... |
I get hot flashes now after I got some teelth pulled. it is more of like a fever hot. I will get so hot I have to have some fan blowing on me to keep me cool at all times. I am 48 years old and over weight. I am on alot of meds. Please tell me what you think maybe wrong with these hot flashes | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The fever could be because of the inflammation. In some patients' fever might come following extraction of the teeth(if it is removed surgically). Nothing to worry, you can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 4... |
Hi there, i have felt nauseated and unwell x 4 days. Pain on right side of back and now, just above illiac crest, now spreading towards front. pain increasing in intensity and comes and goes, Radiates toward groin , in waves. Nausea and dizziness increase with these waves 38 yr old female. there is no reason I know of ... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain that you have described seems to be due to a prolapsed disc causing a nerve root compression at the level of spinal cord. You need to get an MRI of the lower back done to detect the cause of the pain you are having. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful ... |
Hi I have alot of hairfall. Typically, immediately after my hairwash is the most. My hair is also thinning at an alarming rate. And my hair breaks easily. Does oiling hair help? Does conditioning hair help?I have an oily scalp and dry hair. What kind of a shampoo should i use? | Hi, You seem to have halogen effluvium. There may be some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety, worries,tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia, any other blood disease, other internal diseases, Chat Doctor. .you consult dermatolo... |
My 13 yr old daughter who has had jar since she was 2 has had numerous other issues her whole life. She has been diagnosed with IBS last yr. She also has anxiety and. Post traumatic stress disorder. For the last couple of months her ankles and knees has been hurting her like her jar but she is in remission and not t... | Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support. As per your details, you are possibly having underlying anxiety/depression. For this consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation. Following treatment strategies would be helpful- 1) Antidepressants like SS... |
My dad has been suffering from back pain since last 1 year. we went in for an MRI scan before 6 mths and result shows Diffuse posterior disc osteophyte complex at C4-C5,C5-C6 & C6-C7 levels with ligamentum flavum hypertrophy causing narrowing of spinal canal without significant nerve root/cord compression. Ligamentum f... | Thanks for the query. Back pain may be due to disc degeneration. Where is the location? Also, It's important to know the level of the painful disc. You can not go on fusing the spine without knowing the exact pain source. Also, he is long-standing diabetic, and it can cause this pain. Initially try to control pain with... |
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