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Ive had my tongue perched for 9 years took it out for a long while put it back in it was fine took it out again and put in a plastic tongue ring...In the middle of the night my tongue was sore so I took it out...When I woke up and all day my tongue is very sore and there are small red bumps under my tongue around the piercing hole...should I be worried? | Hello, I suspect an allergic reaction or trauma from the piercing ring. Infection from the material not being properly disinfected prior to placement is possible. Monitor for an increase in symptoms and schedule a visit with your doctor or dentist if it does not respond with removal of the ring. Do not place any piercing in your mouth until healing is complete. Take the antihistamine Ben Chat Doctor. Additional medication choices include Tylenol or Motrin. Rinse your mouth well with warm salt water. Avoid all irritants including smoking, alcohol and acidic or spicy foods. See the doctor immediately if your condition worsens. Consider any other conditions that may have triggered this response such as a food or medication allergy. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope your condition improves soon. |
I have lower left back numbness feeling and in front lower left as well seems a little swollen and two days ago my left leg and butt went numb like no circulation then my left arm felt same way and i have pain in lower left back as well. What is it. Last time went to doctor gave me a steriod shot on left hip but before they always gave me a shot on my left top butt area. | Hello, getting a steroid shot may instead prove dangerous. It is not advisable to give steroids for problems which have not been diagnosed. There are very few indications were steroids should be given, because it does more harm than good. I would rather advise you to get yourself checked by a neurosurgeon or an orthopaedician. You could be suffering from a disc problem and an MRI would be useful but only after u get checked from a doctor. Take care. |
I am having sporadic shooting pain on the inside of my left forearm. It happens several times a day. It is very localized to one spot and it is debilitating when it happens. It fades after about 30 seconds. Totally unpredictable. I didn t hurt myself, not one thing brings it on...I am stumped! | Hello, If the pain is only in the forearm and not radiating to arm or hand than it could be tennis or golfers elbow. Due to which there pain localized to the forearm. Using elbow brace/tennis elbow brace will help support the joint and muscles. Doing simple exercises like stretching and strengthening should get you help. You can take the help of a Physiotherapist as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
My 3 1/2 year old has been throwing up multiple times every afternoon and evening for the last 6 days. She has had no fever, or diarrhea but she does get clammy when she has her episodes of throwing up. She acts fine, plays well up until these episode but then will not eat for the rest of the evening and there is little warning before she has to throw up either and normally when in happens it is almost immediately after she does eat. We took her to the docter two days ago and they did a urine test and blood work and her liver enzymes were elevated but they didnt really give us any answers beyond that. I dont know if I am just being a paranoid mother or but it concerns me that something might really be wrong. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ... Here your children enzymes are elevated... So some pathology might be there... Hepatitis, homeostasis should be ruled out... USG, bag detection, CV antibody detection, serum bilirubin etc. needs to be done.... For omitting ondansetron syrup prescribed... Liver enzymes if not coming within range after few days than further work up needed... Sometime temporary viral infection can lead elevated enzymes Take care Advise |
My doctor has been trying to treat my anxiety from ADHD issues with antidepressants, I have tried 3 different kinds, and each one has had the same effect on me, they make me cry for no reason at all and make me very very tired. I was wondering if my doctor is not taking the right route, or what I need to do in the long run, because I do not enjoy feeling this way. | Hello You have been prescribed anti-depressants for anxiety and ADHD issues. You have crying spells all the time, and you feel tired throughout the day. Most of anti-depressant act as antianxiety Chat Doctor. The reason for crying, tiredness etc. symptoms is depression itself. You are not able to enjoy things and this is also due to depression. Anti-depressants are the best choice of treatment in such case. For poor |
My boyfriend is 34, he doesn t have a sex drive. He can t get a full erection. He has pain with an erection and to urinate. Sometimes he has the urge to urinate, then cannot. It hurt him to ejaculate. What does this mean? What could be the cause of these problems? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Painful ejaculation, urination and lack of sex Chat Doctor. The causes could be Psychological obsessions, Orchids, Prostatitis, Prostate Cancer, Urethritis or anti-depressants. Please talk to your boyfriend and advise him to take expert opinion and treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
I have been having shortness of breath, and chest pains. I have these like breathing spasms it seems like. I feel as though I can t get in enough air. I have been to the ER near me twice and I have been to the family doctor 3 times plus an ER an hour away. I have hypertrophic nonobstructive cardiomyopathy, I was born with it. I have gotten X-rays and I ve been hooked to machines, I have had an EKG and an Echo but everything was fine, except the EKG was slightly abnormal (could be due to the heart condition) I have also been to see my cardiologist. When I was in the ER they did a breathing test, which didn t help and before the test, I zoned out and my heart rate dropped to 49 and my oxygen went from 95 down to 73 in mere seconds I went back to the family doctor and he said it s anxiety. I have anxiety, yes, but this is NOT anxiety. The feelings are different. | Hi, If all the concern tests are normal or unremarkable as long as the symptoms of chest pain and breathing difficulty are there then certain conditions are there and that could be the possible reasons for the symptoms you have apart from the anxiety, first is low hemoglobin and second which is pretty common the hyperacidity. These two conditions can be treated, get done the hemoglobin test and for hyperacidity, Tab Omeprazole can be tried on a tentative basis, let us hope for the good. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doctor,I am suffering severe hair fall and I am taking homeopathy medicine. My doctor had done some tests to find out the root cause of hair fall. From which we came to know that hair fall is due to vitamin D deficiency. My vitamin d is 4.86. She has given me few medicines and R 89 for hair fall. But I don,t find much difference. I told her that also and she says that bcoz my vitamin d is too lest it will take some time to cure. I am taking medicine for almost a month. Please advice. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Hair fall may be genetic or may be due to under-nutrition. In hair fall due to under-nutrition, the hair roots weaken and hence break easily. The strength of the hair roots is maintained by proteins which are building blocks of body. Vitamin D is the not sole agent responsible for maintaining hair strength. Vitamin D deficiency has to be corrected by taking vitamin D supplements. However, to increase the strength and vitality of your hair, the content of proteins has to be maintained. External agents do not help much in hair fall. However, regular oiling can prevent Chat Doctor. If all these measures fail, you need to try |
I have a copy of chest x-ray that I had to check for Pneumonia The doctor said no Pneumonia but rather asthmatic bronchitis. I had asthma when I was very young but had outgrown it. The finding said no acute infiltrations slight coarsening of the bronchovascular markings. The costophrenic angles are sharp heart not enlarged aorta is uncoiled. Can you tell me what all this means | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the x-ray report you have mentioned. This x-ray report is normal. No need to worry about pneumonia or tuberculosis. Asthmatic bronchitis is diagnosed by PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is almost always normal in asthmatic bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is showing obstructive defect then asthmatic bronchitis is likely. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
wife woke up with right side of face paralyzed -- unable to blink right eye, move right side of mouth...rest of body seems ok. she is type 2 on insulin. she refuses to go to doctor. she looked up MILD STROKE and says she will be ok. I say she should have gone immediately. what can happen? | Hello dear, What your wife calls mild stroke is most probably not a stroke. It is Bells palsy rather. In stroke mostly(unless it is a poutine stroke which also impair eye movements), there is only facial deviation and blinking of eye is not affected. Please take her soon to a neurologist as early treatment with antivirals and short course of steroids enhance the recovery significantly. Even if it is stroke, early treatment is must for recovery and to prevent recurrence. I hope it helped. |
My grandma (70) is suffering from acute hepatitis. which has been detected on 20/04/2013.She has been suffering from jaundice also with bilirubin 6.09. On 29/04/2013 she had total bilirubin 13.1 (conjugated 7.9 unconjugated 5.2)S.G.O.T. 682 S.G.P.T.774. She was hospitalized for 12 days.When she was released, total bilirubin had 15.6 (conjugated 13.8 unconjugated 1.8) as on 09/05/2013. S.G.O.T. 180 S.G.P.T. 230. On 17/05/2013 total bilirubin increased to 18.59 (conjugated 10.51 unconjugated 8.08) S.G.P.T. 76 S.G.O.T. 105. She has been given udiliv 300, silybon 140, entaliv .5mg. and looz syrup. She is now at home. Better than before. But bilirubin is increasing. What should we do? Is home treatment with those medicine is enough? Mild leg swelling is noticeable. nausea is mildly persistent.0000 is my no. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, After going through your grandmother history, her Hepatitis is already more than 1 month, her bilirubin is showing increasing trend, although the liver enzymes are decreasing. If it is viral hepatitis viral markers needs to be done to confirm which type is this. There are Hepatitis A & E which are infective and B & C are parenteral that is from blood. These two can go in to chronic Hepatitis. Prognosis depends on type usually A & E are self limiting diseases. Swelling may be due to hypoproteinemia. Only supportive therapy is required. Please consult a Gastroenterologist and continue the treatment. Take care. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D. |
My son, age 32, has been having the following symptoms for over two weeks | Hi thanks for asking question. Noted your child having fever with breathlessness. So here it could be viral bronchitis or pneumonia like condition if associated with chest pain also. Chest x-ray will be useful for it. CBC also done to look for lymphocytes (in viral) and necrophilia (bacterial). If needed antibiotic needed.... Your child physical examination also done with auscultation for CREPS or rhonchi if heard. If excess stress taken then by panic attack also such presentation can occur if no respiratory cause detected.Meanwhile, motivate your child to lose weight. Because by high cholesterol and induced fatty liver also liver enzymes can be elevated.USG useful for it... Motivate him for yoga and daily exercise. It will be beneficial in reducing weight as well as in relieving depression ... Hope your concern solved. Take care. |
Hey, earlier today i layed down on my back for a minute at the most but when i sat back up it hurt to move my neck. Turning my head to the right doesn t hurt as much but any other direction shoots pain down the left hand side of my neck. Even sitting still not moving, the left hand side of my neck continues to hurt | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to a muscle strain. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplement for muscle relaxation. Warm compresses can also be helpful. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
I have lower back for a couple of year and i consulted a doctor and after checking the X-ray i am diagnosed with \"Mild Lumber spondylosis\". I gone through some physio therapy and medication but the condition has emerged again.The pain is always felt in the lower back and is bearable but at times it becomes unbearable and then i had to take some medication for pain relief. This has effected my life as I cannot get sound sleep and need assistance.Regards,Fawad | Hello, I had gone through the case and found that if you have mild lumber spondylosis then go for conservative treatment, it will be effective. 1-Physical therapy or physiotherapy 2-Over-the-counter NSAIDs pain medication 3-Brief periods of rest between the work. 4-Therapeutic exercises 5-Behavior modification if having mental stress. 6-Hot/cold therapy 7- Gentle Massage therapy by oil. 8-Epidural steroid injections if pain is unbearable. 9- Alternative treatments such as chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, or yoga. Hope my answer will be effective for you. Thanks |
i have brain tumour operation done 1 year ago . post operation i have facial paralysis and right hand and leg paralysis. at the same time i am experiencing anxiety problem without any reasons. i am also taking psychiatrist medicine for this kindly recommend doctor nearest to my town west bengal asansol | Hi, Very sorry for your complications from surgery. What you describe is not an uncommon complication from such a surgery. However, depending on the type of tumor it was-perhaps the risks of taking it out (resulting in your facial, hand, and leg paralysis) were judged to be worth the benefit of removing that foreign mass which may have been causing problems due to elevated intracranial pressure, headaches, other symptoms of weakness, etc. The good news, however, is that 1 year postsurgery is not necessarily that much time for full recovery and I believe it is still possible that with rehabilitation assistance you may still be able to obtain some type of recovery. You should investigate something called Functional Electrical Stimulation therapy (FES). Even after 1 year there may still be a window of opportunity if you can find a center that has this capability to treat patients with similar problems. Unfortunately, I live in the United States therefore, I do not know how to direct you to any specialists in your geographic area. My recommendation is that you call a local hospital and ask for assistance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Dear DoctorI am suffering from hish AEC count (1400 cell/cmm) . I have been suffering from this from very long . So many times i took medicine . Is any permenent cure for this . ow can i maintain this at normal level . All days i am suffering from sneezing .thank youNisha | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thanks for asking. The high eosinophil count, you are experiencing is due to allergy. For treatment of allergy, you can do two things |
My son had a cut on the tip of his index finger, it looked like a dark splinter was it it so I took a needle to dig it out. I thought I got it and cleaned the area but a week later, I noticed he had what looks like a wart there with red ring around it.. Ive tried scrapping it and it smooths down but them goes back up to a wart? Could a wart develope from a splinter or cut? | Hi I did review your concerns wart is actually an infection caused by human papillomavirus but not through splinters. A direct transmission from human to human skin touch is possible, so a cut can allow entry if a person infected with HPV has touched it. Apart from this, there are few lesions that look like wart, so a consultation with dermatologist is advice to rule out the other condition and get treated whatever it is. Warts are recurrent if not properly removed and need trichloroacetic acid or other wart removal procedures to treat. I hope this help swish you all the Bethany you for using Chat Doctor. |
I get a sudden, sharp stinging pain upper left abdomen starting around heart level goes down my left side and sometimes part way across below my stomach. This has been happening for 3-4 months maybe, always feels about the same. It can happen when active or at rest, last several seconds then goes away. It feels to be below the surface a couple of inches, and can be described as ribbon-like pain, if that makes sense. It is pretty frightening and has me worried. It can happen at any time, and may occur a few times a week. There is no center chest pain or heaviness associated with it, and my breathing is not affected. I am 54 and in fairly good health, slim, walk a lot, smoked 20 years but quit 11 years ago. I am very active, but have been severely overworked for the past few years. I live in a rural area and the doctors do not seem to be very good around here, that is one reason I am putting off going. I had a kind-of phyical exam from one of them at age 50 and had no problems. I am not on any medication. Thanks. | Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you might be suffering from increase in acidity and gas formation in your stomach. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40 mg along with Risperidone 30 mg once a day before meals. Following precautions will be helpful |
I have developed a white patches in my mouth for few days , image attached herewith, is it just a fungal infection or something else & what medicine shall I try. Though it has no pain, no bleeding now. Not increasing though, slightly decreased since its occurred. It is also not scrapable. Shall I be worried. Is it oral cancer or something like that. I am a non smoker, non-drinker & never chewed tobacco.1.Exactly for how long this lesion is there?For 30 Days2. If this kind of lesion is present in any other site inside mouth?Available both side gum near wisdom teeth.3. Is there any history of tooth brush trauma?No but there may be a chance of teeth biting at same position.Current medications | Hi. Thanks for the query. White patches inside mouth near wisdom tooth area that are not scrapable and is probably due to biting of the area can be due to Frictional Keratitis that is a harmless overproduction of keratin layer over the mucosa as a protective phenomenon to prevent damage to mucosa with the friction and chemicals. Other cause can be leukoplakia, that is also over production of Keratin, but there is also disturbance in cells known as cell dysplasia. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like Biopsy can be done for diagnosis. In case if it is due to Frictional Keratitis it will get resolved on its own once the tobacco intake is stopped. In case of leukoplakia you can be advised Multivitamins and anti oxidants like Lycopene for at least 2 to 3 months. It also gets resolved if the causative factor that is the biting is resolved It can be done by extraction of wisdom teeth. Hope this helps. |
While I was having blood test recently, I noticed also the nurse that the flow into the test tube was slow also thick and very dark brown in clolour, I wonder what is the problem or any defficiency?I know currently Ferritin is quite low | HI, actually blood becomes thick and sluggish in the case of polycythemia where red blood cell count IG increased well above its normal value. But it may be your subjective observation, I would suggest you to go for some test like red blood cell count estimation, hemoglobin estimation, total and differential leukocyte count, ESR, MTV, MHC, MCH, platelets count, serum ferritin, total iron binding capacity, reticulocyte count and meet a physician with the test report.I hope this will wash out all your confusion. |
My 2 yr. old has had a fever since Sat. night. She then came with 2 huge spots on her tongue and some on her gums and and inner lip. I thought it was Hand Foot and Mouth but I have a 4 yr.old who got sick yesterday with fever and threw up twice. He has a fever today but his stomach is fine still not eating. Now the 9 mos old has what seeems to be a cold in his left eye. Just red not like pink eye. Her eyes looked like this on Mon. and Tues but are not like that anymore. Do you think this is HFMD or something more serious and the boys have something different than my daughter...the 2 year old? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complaint it seems that your son is suffering from viral infection that can be due to herpes virus causing herpetic gingivostomatitis and can lead to fever, swollen gums and in a day or two there can be outbreaks of blisters in and around the mouth known as cold sores. In case if there are erupting blisters in other parts of mouth too then it can be due to Hand foot and mouth disease that is again a viral infection caused by RETROVIRUS. Consult a Pediatrician and get him evaluated, and he can do a clinical evaluation and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. As of now you should feed your son with a soft, cold and bland diet, a low spice vegetable soup, flavored gelatin, bread socked in milk etc. can be given. Avoid citrus juices like orange juice and can give him fresh apple juice. For fever, you can give him Tylenol or Acetaminophen . Application of a numbing gel like Lidocaine over the gums and other sore areas of mouth can provide relief, but care should be taken not to involve large areas of mouth as when being numb the child can accidentally bite the tongue and also damage other areas of mouth unknowingly. Sucking ice pops or a frozen apple juice Popsicle can help in reducing inflammation and discomfort... Maintain a good oral hygiene and use an ultra soft toothbrush for brushing can help by preventing trauma and pain to gums. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
Hi, i m a 60 yr old male. i m in fairly good health, my main problem is high blood pressure that s controlled by medication. My current symptoms (continuous headache, brainfog, fatigue) seem to point to non-celiac gluten sensitivity but i don t have any intestinal problems. What else could be causing these symptoms? Paul Burgman | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, headache, fatigue, could be due to infection apart from the brain fog, actually brain fog could be due to cerebral pathologies, but it needs to be confirmed without this it can not be said for sure that it is the brain disease, headache, fatigue are not due to sensitivity of anything related with diet not even due to gluten. If the headache and fatigue are the most concern symptoms, and it is not associated with any other symptoms then it may be functional kind of symptoms, so try to come out of the stress, I would even advise you to take better care of hypertension hope this information helps. |
I am a healthy 48 year old female. two weeks ago I noticed a lump in my throat (sono study indicates nodules and FNBiopsy indicates benign). A few days later a routine mammo shows a density and further studies were done (results pending). Now, a cyst (on my scalp) that I have had for years is inflammed (doctor lanced it and prescribed an antiobiotic). And to top things off I have a cold...is there something else my doctor should be considering since I have had this sudden eruption of cysts (that is assuming the breast is a cyst) | Hi, Its by coincidence that you have these lumps in throat/breast/scalp which turned out to be cystic and there is no prima facie connection between these all lumps with you. Each has its own existence and different reasoning and would need different treatment in case any complication develops in them. As in the scalp cyst- as it got infected lately, it has to be Chat Doctor. The ambiguity and worry about the treatment would be resolved and for this I would suggest Second Opinion from your Surgeon, who would investigate and would plan proper treatment for each of it. This reply is for to help you to plan treatment for each of the lumps in throat /breast. Hope this reply would help you to relieve worries you have. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Welcome with any other further query in this regard. Good Day!! |
My mom is suffering from blood cancer ,i am worried,is it curable? | Hi, thanks for query, I can understand your concern and fully concerned about health of your mother also. Cure is possible, but there are various factors play a role, like type of cancer, progress of disease, stage of disease when diagnosed etc. It is better that you please discuss things in details with your treating doctor, he will be in better position to answer your queries. Wishing her good health and long life. |
I have some type of asthma attacks. My work is at night shift. If asthma starts, it will cured with the use of some antibiotics and inhalers. Is there is any medication for the disease not come. Is montelukast 10 mg is useful. Give me an answer. Now I am using Monelukast 10 mg + levozetrizine 5 mg (over the counter) and taking every evening, is that helpful. | Hi and thanks for the query, Asthma is a disease classified as a chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathy. This means that it stays for a long time, and also has an inflammatory and allergic aspect. Family history and specific diseases like acute bronchiolitis in childhood could predispose one to getting asthma. Once it is there, there is no magic one Chat Doctor. However, there is a particular sternal of |
Spider bite that left a red welt with a dot in middle. 5 hours after bite vomiting, diarrhea, fever, joint pain and nausea. It feels like a bad flu. Now, 2 days after the bite, symptoms are fading and my appetite is returning. Is any treatment advised?I was at a Whatshan lake in British Columbia when bite ocurred. | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor, Spider bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most spiders cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home. These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days. I would suggest you to follow Wash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water. Apply a cool compress or ice pack over the spider bite location. Over the counter pain relievers may be used to relieve symptoms. Thank you. |
Ok, so I have a friend that is 30 years old and about 8 years ago she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy disease. I think it is a mild case. But , why was she diagnosed so late in life, like why didn t her symptoms show up earlier? Will her life expectency be effected? I am 15 years old and it is really hard to understand this all. Can you help explain this? | Hi, Why the detection may have been late. I must say, I can only guess. The exact reason for your friends' case can only be given by the treating doctor and family. While symptoms are commonly seen in childhood, many people have mild symptoms that may be missed. Also, the symptoms may vary, both in the way they appear and at the age they appear. Those are the commonest 2 reasons when the diagnosis is delayed. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
hi, Im 19 and Im on the pill cilest.last Friday me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex and he finished inside me. I take my pill at the same time everyday (10 | Hallow Dear, Cilest is a birth control pill. These pills are having good success rate in preventing the pregnancy. As per your history, you are absolutely regular in taking birth control pills. In that case, you need not have any stress for probable pregnancy. Vilest pills will take care for you. Wait for your menses. I am sure, they will appear in time. If at all they are delayed, get the urine pregnancy test done 8-10 days after the missed period. Performed earlier, these tests may give false negative results. Beta Chat Doctor tests are very specific and sensitive which can give reliable results within 2-3 days of missed period. So you may opt for beta Chat Doctor test. Honestly I feel, you are unnecessarily worried. Relax and expect your menses on time, within 7 days after completing the pack of Vilest. All the best, |
Hi, i am milan 23 years old.Height 5.4 ft. Weight 56kgs.I was infected by ptb rt. on 31.5.07.And completed the dose of 2ehrz+4hr according to the doctors advice.But still my cxr report is abnormal.There is some right upper volume loss.There is pleural thickening with blunting of right costophrenic angle consistent with tuberculosis. But there is no symptoms found in sputum and is negative.Plz tell me how to cure it as i cant go foreign countries due to this abnormal cxr. | Respected user, hi it is related to old scarring occurred at the time of TB activity in your lungs.* Only thing which you can help is Regular walking in fresh air, Deep breathing exercises with YOGA to boost up your immune response of the body.- avoid smoking / alcohol / abuse substances if any.- avoid exposure to noxious environments Hope this clears your doubts thanks for using Chat Doctor & reviewing my answer. Welcome for any further assistance. Wishing fast and speedy recoveryRegards take care. |
hi. i am 25 year old. i am facing the probbem of allergy by mutton since 10 yrs. whenever i eat, i get itching in all over body as well vomiting. beside mutton there is no problem by chicken. before 10 yrs i used to eat it. but that time i had no prblm like this. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It would be important to avoid using it in the future. If you continue to use it despite your allergy, the allergic response would progressively worsen. If you are accidentally exposed, then the use of oral anti histamines would help. As a person is repeatedly exposed to a particular substance, it is possible to build an allergic response to it. This is what happened in your case. I hope this helps |
I have been experiencing achy chest pain in my uppder chest and upper back on and off for the past week. Today the pain was worse and even my bones in my arms felt achy.Now I have woken up with what feels like heart burn, burning in my throat and my back is achy across. My heart rate is normal, breathing is normal. I feel like I have been punched in the back shoulder blade and have heartburn. What could this be? | Hello, Brief answer |
Hi, i am the patient of Lymphatic Filariasis, but my legs are not so big but it is bigger then actual size, and it difficult to manage regular life, however i have been using several homeopathic treatment but there is no result till date, can i have your feed back in the mateer plesae. | Hello! In my opinion you should immediately start antimalarial Chat Doctor. G Ivermectin or DEC) after consulting nearest physician. As I am not aware of your location i advice you to go for laboratory diagnosis for confirmation of infecting agent and other supportive radiological tests as you already have filial leg. All these will help in your management. Hope I have justified it. I will be happy to help you for future queries. |
i have kleb.pneumonia in urine, took ciprofloxacine 5 days, did not work, yesterday took monuril 3g, symptoms seem worse, i am to have a urine test monday but this is when i will be on holiday abroad, i am worried monuril hasnt worked , how long is safe to be untreated, the lab report suggested imipeneme , but doctor is trying other abx. what is your advise? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern regarding UTI caused by Klebsiella pneumonia. Klebsiella is a coliform which is normally found in the urinary tract and only significant count on culture is considered relevant. Your doctor is right in trying control as it is one of the effective antibiotics against Klebsiella. I suggest you complete the course of antibiotics prescribed. Clearance of infection can be confirmed only by testing. I suggest you get a urine test done wherever you are going, and the results are available in 24-48 hours. Imipenem is a broad spectrum antibiotic used only when organism is resistant to commonly used antibiotics, so your doctor is right is not using it until very necessary. Thanks. |
52 year old male, 212 pounds, 6 foot 1, run 25-40 miles per week, completed 53 marathons and set to run another Sep 25, had blood pressure reading today of 142/69, pulse 64. Should I be worried about the 142 part of the blood pressure reading. I know that 69 is in the normal range. | First make sure the blood pressure is accurate |
my child is suffering from cold and cough. she is 3 months old.she is not taking milk as per normal quantity. when i went to a doctor he advised me to give her coriminic drops. someone told me that it is not advisable to give that medicine to infants. is it safe to give that medicine. if so what should be the dosage. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Criminal is s combination medicine. I do more advice it. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
my 4yrs son is suffering from typhoid every test for typhoid is positive according to me he is in this condition since five months but the doctor made the test now on our demand the problem is what should i give him to eat and what should not he is allergic with milk. His eisnopyliya is also high | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your son is known to have typhoid, but it should be diagnosed by blood culture and the tidal test based on the result we can decide on the diagnosis. Typhoid is a disease which is transmitted by Chat Doctor. For your 4-year-old son you can give food which will put less burden to the liver. Milk can be given unless allergic to milk. Diet rich in fat and protein should be avoided. Soft diet and food rich in carboy |
About 4 months ago I noticed a small growth on my right shoulder and thought it might be a bone spur, no pain or discomfort so didn t worry about it. A couple of hours ago I was changing clothes and had an itch on my collar bone and was quite shocked, my collar bone on the right side has changed shape and protrudes, don t think that s the right word. The left side is more flat, the right has become rounded and sticks out significantly and the original bump on my right shoulder has grown and changed as well. I am not an alarmist and usually aren t bothered by most things but I have to admit, I m a bit freaked out. | Hello, I have studied your case. It can be rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Also check your it B12 and it D3 in your blood. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take disregards Chat Doctor. |
My 8 year old daughter has been told by our family doctor that she has a breast bud, which presented as a lump below her left breast. It has been present now since last summer. She now is presenting with blackheads and pimples on her nose? I m wondering if this might be the start of puberty already..or should I be concerned by these symptoms? | Hello, Well, there's nothing to worry about because breast buds may appear as early as 8 years to as late as 13 years. Sometimes, these are asymmetric and tender, but they usually resolve by itself in some time. Pimples may be because of hormones and for that, simple topical antibiotic like Clindamycin can be used. Your daughter may start having menses in 2 or 2 and half years from now. There's nothing to worry about her health, that's completely normal for child Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi Doctor I am 35 & a hypothyroid patient from last 4-5 years. Last year in june i got married & tilldate my wife is not being able to concieve.Is it due to me that I am a thyroid patient .In last 5-6 months myTSH tests (twice) were within the range.please suggest me what should I do. | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. If your hypothyroidism is controlled then there should not be much problem in fertility. I suggest you to get your semen analysis done. Depending on that report further treatment can be decided.Meanwhile, do some lifestyle modifications like -reduce weight and do exercise.-avoid trauma to testicle, avoid caffeine.- stop alcohol and smoking. Ware loose undergarments. - healthy diet with multivitamin and zinc supplement. Also get your wife hormone profile done like thyroid, FSH, LH and prolactin. Hope I have been useful. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I have taken a blood test to see if I am a match to donate a kidney to my neighbor. I am. I have a lot of questions. -What is the most painful part of the transplant. I once had my gull bladder removed and the stiches were pretty painful when taken out. Will the incisions be like the ones in gull bladder surgery? -I am a avid runner, will I be able to continue running after my recovery? -Do donors experience weight gain or loss after surgery? - I understand after you donate a kidney you will likely develop hyper tension is that true? | Thank you for your query. The incision to remove a kidney is a large one made on the back, radiating to the side. The incision pain will be similar to the one with your cholecystectomy. To remove the sutures should not be painful. Obviously for the first couple of days post operative, pain medication will be administered. Although your kidneys do regulate your blood pressure having one kidney does not been you will develop hypertension, also having one kidney has no effect on your weight. Running is possible with one kidney, but caution will have to be taken, as ultra long distance running may cause mechanical trauma to the kidney. I trust this is helpful. |
Hello, the other day I noticed a filling had fallen out, from what I know was a filling, after I noticed, it felt like a piece of food was stuck where the filling was so when I got home, I brushed and flossed and noticed the piece of food was still there so now I m beginning to think it s the nerve or some type of decay. I just wanted your opinion from what information I gave you. I made a dentist appointment with my local dentist but I rather know now what it could be as it makes me wonder let alone, worries me before my appointment. Thanks you, Chris | Hello, You have done the right thing by making an appointment with your dentist. A broken tooth will need treatment. Treatment will depend on how much of the tooth is broken. Your tooth will require a restoration. Your dentist will suggest an x-ray to evaluate the extent of tooth loss and the health of the root of your tooth. An untreated broken tooth will usually continue to decay and can risk becoming infected. Avoid chewing on the broken tooth. Stay away from extreme temperatures. You may be able to place a filling in the tooth. A crown or only will be recommended if a large section of the tooth is missing. If the nerve has been damaged, a root canal will be recommended before restoring the tooth. There may be additional options depending on your diagnosis and your dentist will provide you details and options after a clinical exam. Thank you and I hope you feel better soon. |
Hi. I feel like my heart is gonna come out Of my mouth. Its beating really hard and I can literally feel it thru my chest. Should I be concerned? I also feel like I cant breath and that Im lacking oxygen. I cant seem to get a deep breath and Im getting very impatient cause Im afraid of what can actually happen. | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. This had to do with a heart rhythm issue. You may have this sensation like your heart is going out of chest for different reasons. It might be a simple sinus tachycardia. This mean that your heart beats over 100 beats for minute. It might be another arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation. It means that your heart rhythm it's not normal but beats in a chaotic way. Or it might be an extra systolic beat, a premature heart contraction. All this rhythm issues makes you feel palpitation, feeling like your heart is racing or going out of chest, difficulty in breathing deeply like the air is not enough. There are different causes of this rhythm issue like simple stress, coffee and alcohol consumption. Also, pathologies like anemia, hyperthyroidism or ischemic heart disease might be other causes. So, if I was your treating doctor I will recommend some examination like an electrocardiogram, a cardiac echo, a full blood analyze, your thyroid hormones, a holder rhythm monitoring and a stress test. Only after this we can judge what we are dealing with and how to treat it. It might be just a stressed period, and it will pass. Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health. Best regards. |
hi i have a white patch inside my cheek with a spot that keeps leaking but i am not sure if it is to do with my partoid gland the white patch starts from the gum down to the cheek went to my doctors and they said did not know what it was got dentist appointment wednesday please help | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query, the features what you are giving suggests it is an inflamed parotid gland duct opening, it can be because of the bacterial infection or secondary to a stone. Or the white patch could be a frictional keratitis or leukoplakia but there won't be any secretions from the patches. So it could be from the duct. Consult your physician and take some radiographs like puffed cheek PA to rule out any stones. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
good day!i am worry today because of my chest x-ray result is PTB fibrosis..I do not have any past history of infected TB but why I have this now.What does it mean?what is the treatment?I am afraid this can affect my work abroad..hope you can help me.thank u! | PTB fibrosis is like a scar which you have in any part of the body after the wound is healed. It only means that you have had TB before and your immune system has taken care of it then. Unfortunately there is no way the fibrosis can be cured or removed. Some places abroad do not accept it and there is no remedy for the same. You can consult a pulmonologist to say that you do not have active TB currently. |
hi My mother is 64 and her blood preasure is 186/111 she is allready on medication for her blood preasure.and her doctor increased one of her medications and told me to call him tommorow. should she consider going to the doctor or should we wait until tommorow. she said she feels alot of preassure in her head but so far thats it .what should we do?she weigh 213.and is 54 | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that her blood pressure values are high, which means that her current antihypertensive therapy is not very effective in controlling blood pressure. I agree with you her doctor on the decision of increasing the doses of her current antihypertensive Chat Doctor. But, if her blood pressure values do now lower with these changes to her current medication, considering the fact that she has a lot of pressure in her head, I would recommend bringing her to the ER, in order to lower her blood pressure values. You should know that if her blood pressure values continue to be high, she may be at increased risk for stroke or intracranial bleeding. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
Hi Im 35 weeks pregnant and my doctor tested me for gbs testing with swab just in front of my vagina. However I hear from a friend nurse and other people that they should stick the swab inside you and around your butt area. Im not sure I trust Im getting the best treatment with my doctor. Can someone advise if he did it right and if the way he did it is enough to get an accurate test? Also is too late to change OBYgen now? | Hello, In my opinion for streptococcus testing, we need to take vaginal swab only. It has to be near in a vagina and cervical region. Not in butt area because that has no significance. It's better to follow up with the same doctor with his or her guidance you have reached till 35 weeks without complication and also if you want to change it, doctor, you can do that anytime. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have been having chest pain that radiates down the left arm, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizzness. I have had a CT scan and a stress test both have came back clear. The symptoms continue to persist. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow and is there anything I can suggest they test for?m | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should not worry much for cardiac cause for your symptoms because your CT scan and stress tests are normal. You may have anxiety and related symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Take simple painkiller and muscle relaxant.Don't worry, you will be alright. |
I found out i was pregnant 2 weeks ago and a week later I had Brown stringy discharge, the next day I had heavy dark red blood with clots for 2 days then Brown the next day. I still have pregnancy symptoms nearly a week later including bad back, dizziness, a lot of gas, feeling exsausted, heaving when brushing my teeth etc and my vagina is a purple colour. I had no pain when passing blood at all either. Could I still be pregnant it was this a misscaraige? | Hi, Given the symptoms, there is certainly still a possibility that you are pregnant if you had a definitive urine test 2 weeks ago which was positive. The only way to truly prove the lack of a pregnancy is to visit a gynecologist and have an ultrasound performed at the appropriate time to discover the presence or lack of an embryonic sac along with appropriate blood tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
My younger son is 3yrs and 8 months. For past 6 months he is shuttering while he starts beginning of sentences in his speech. I consulted our child doctor he asked us to contact Speech terapist . We have contacterd her and treatment was provided for 2 months weekly twice and he got discharged then after 15 dyas it started again and now we are continuing the treatment but no improvement it continues more shuttering now and blinking his eyes while he shuttters. | Dear parent, how many kids do you have? What is the number of this child? Are you both working and leaving him at child care or with nanny? There are multiple factors in such cases and most important is psychological one. Keep a vigilant watch on his surroundings and his interaction with others. If he is stuttering more with a particular person. Be with him, assure him with your love and presence. Try to find the cause and remove it. Don't scold him or make fun of his stuttering. |
Hello i fell down my stairs at home about three weeks ago. I went to A&E via an ambulance after passing out in pain. I had X-ray of spine, stated no injuries sent on my way although I was still in a lot of pain which was excruciating when I sat up. I went for a follow up appointment with a consultant after they reviewed my xray. I am still experiencing pain in my ribs when I breathe, especially when deeply. I am also experiencing pain in my left shoulder blade which is constant and I am constantly swallowing pain killers. Any advice as to what you think I might have done, how long it will last for please? | Did you have x-rays of your shoulder blade and ribs specifically? Special views need to be taken to be accurate. Sometimes rib fractures are difficult to see on the x-ray and extra views are needed. If you didn't have the special x-ray views, I suggest you ask about them. You could still have a rib fracture, and these can cause problems for several weeks. A shoulder blade fracture is very uncommon but given the degree of your pain I would want to check for it. Again, these type of x-rays must be specially requested. Hope this helps. |
I had a physical today I m 75 and fit, spinning, skiing and walking in golf. I have had pvc s for 50 years recently they have come on strong one night I felt 7 irregular beats in a row. The physical found I have Left bundle branch block and will have echo-cardiogram. The EKG I had asked for today did not show any pvc s which I wished it had. Should I be doing anything else? Thank you, Bob | Hi, Bob, the left bundle branch block is an electrical problem and could be related to cardiac dysfunction. To investigate the possibility of cardiac dysfunction is requested an echocardiogram. If cardiac dysfunction is confirmed your doctor should begin treatment for this problem. There is no specific treatment for the left bundle branch block, but there is for ventricular dysfunction. You reported to have an active and healthy life, despite his advanced age and this is a great start of treatment if the ventricular dysfunction is confirmed. We must await the outcome of echocardiography to define what you need to do. Meanwhile, continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help you. Wish you good health. |
i had my ultrasound test and the impressions are , gallbladder polyp vs cholelithiasis , with tiny intraluminal echo measuring 0.48cm, what does this mean? cortical cyst on left kidney 1.03cm, residual urine 33% email address | 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. It means that there is very small 0.5\u00a0cm stone in your gallbladder and this should not cause any symptoms in OST cases. Cyst on kidneys is also minor and insignificant. If there is pain under right rib cage then it may be gallstone issue. In most cases, treatment of gallstones is considered necessary only if you are having symptoms. Of the various conventional treatments that are available, surgical removal of the gallbladder is the most widely used. Some alternative treatments have also been found to be effective in alleviating the symptoms of troublesome gallstones. When deciding what course of action to take for symptomatic gallstones, doctors usually choose from among three main treatment options |
What is the ideal pulse/heartrate to assist in the possible shrinkage of an enlarged heart, please? I am 49 years old, under 9 stone, 5ft 6 and a half inches tall. I have had an overactive thryoid and partical thyroidectomy in 2006 and also anaemia. I had a chest infection with SOB in 2009 and a very bad chest infection this year May-June 2011. SOB worse, xray enlarged heart and possible dilated cardiomyopathy & left bundle block. Both ventricles affected and left atrial. No evident coronary disease. Drugs made symptoms worse. | Hello, The blood pressure in the ER and even now (diastolic of 101) are in the higher range. The symptoms you describe headache and all others can be explained because of blood pressure being on the higher side. So a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring ambulatory if the reading are high there, starting ambulatory do antihypertensive medication should be the way forward. Giving main med may be a temporary way of treating the symptoms particularly if the reason for the symptoms is higher blood pressure. As soon as the blood pressure comes under control the symptoms should vanish. Regards |
I was on Aromasin for 4 years and am supposed to be on tamoxifen but was tired of these drugs. I am now going to start taking the tamoxifen. How will the side effects impact my brain? I am in an EMBA program...I HATED the confusion brought on by Aromasin. Can I expect something similar? How can I mitigate brain impact? | Hello! Tamoxifen has another mechanism of action comparing to aroma sin, but both have an aim, to reduce the estrogen effect on breasts. Confusion as a direct side effect is registered for none of the Chat Doctor. The most frequent side effects of tamoxifen are the hot flashes, vaginal discharges, menstrual disturbances. Depression and fatigue are found in less than 2% and 4% of people using tamoxifen. Meanwhile, with the use of aroma sin, fatigue and depression are the side effects seen more often. Other frequent side effects of aroma sin are anxiety and insomnia. Tamoxifen does not have any other side effect (at least studied ones) that can give you the confusion that you felt by aroma sin. Confusion as a direct side effect is registered for none of the |
Hi I have noticed a small lump on my lower shin which has got slightly bigger in the last 2 months. I only noticed this since I started taking my cholesterol medication. I have been to my doctor who is sending me for a scan, and has told me its nothing to concern myself over, should I be worried about this? It is not really painful but sometimes can feel bruised. | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a gelatinous type), a fibrous or a lipoma. These lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. Management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
LAST NITE I HAD A SEVERE CASE OF GAS. MY ENTIRE ABDOMINE WAS DISTENDED, I HAD A SENSATION OF SOMETING PRESSING UP UNDER MY RIGHT HIP (IN THE FRONT) AND ALSO UNDER MY BOTTOM RIGHT RIB AND AT THE BOTTOM OF MY BREAST PLATE HAD TROUBLE TAKING A DEEP BREATH. ALSO HAD A KNOTTED, ALMOST LIKE A SUCKING-IN FEELING JUST RIGHT OF MY BELLY BUTTON. YOU COULD ACTUALLY SEE A DENTED PLACE THERE. ALSO FELT ROLLING WAVES OF PINS AND NEEDLE THROUGH OUT MY STOMACHE.MY QUESTION IS | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Even though a clinical assessment is essential for a diagnosis of your condition, from the history it seems to be related to the inflammation of the gall bladder with calculi in it, or could be due to the visible peristalsis of the distended intestines due to any kind of obstructive pathology lower down. If I were your doctor, I would go for a physical examination of your wives abdomen followed by some blood test like a CBC, blood sugar, LFT, serum amylase and lipase, and an ultrasound of the abdomen to know the status of the gall bladder, pancreas and to rule out a gall stone disease. Further management would depend on the clinical result and reports of the related investigations. Till then, you could go for an anti-spasmodic and a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
hi , i am 31 years. i have ECG A WEEK BACK SAYING T WAVE INTERIOR NON SPEXIFIC ABNORMALITIES. BEFORE THAT ECG I WAS TAKING SUGGESTED METPURE XL25 but after ECG my blood pressure was 170/90. now i have given SESTAMUT AM metroprolol. it has been 10 days now. yeterday night whenever i tried to sleep , my heart was sleeping and not letting me sleep. i want to forget but whenever i think of heart i feel little squeezing. I scare if something wrong with my heart. Many times my heartbeats are so obvious. Also I have been having.stitching like pain in my upper back left side . May that has some connection? Do I need to worry? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. You are having a common pattern called nonspecific ST-T changes on ECG along with the symptoms of chest discomfort, awareness of beat and hypertension. So to treat this complex your doctor has started you on a combination antihypertensive treatment. You should get reevaluation at this time because you are symptomatic despite treatment. Such symptoms may indicate a faulty cardiac rhythm called arrhythmias or may be due to excessive surge of blood pressure. I hope the advice will be helpful for you. |
I broke my ankle and had a long leg cast for 5 weeks, then a short leg cast for 2 weeks, and now a boot wich I have for 4 weeks now and get it off on Tuesday. I have gone to physical therapy 3 times and they said icouldwalk a little bit without the boot. In physical therapy we discovered that the top part of my foot is numb,and every time i point my foot, my big toe narely goes down with the other toes. the therapist said it was because of the tendons tightening up from being in a cast for so long. Today I was getting dressed after a shower and I was standing on one foot to put on my flip flop and I felt a pop or something in my toe. It hurts very had right now and I want to know what happened and when it will get better because I go to my orthepedic surgeon on Tuesday to get my boot off. Thanks | Dear patient Your leg and foot was put in slab and immobilized for almost 3 months which is the reason for stiffness and pain. You should continue to actively move your toes while in cast to prevent stiffness. Now you should visit physiotherapists after removal of cast and start actively ankle knee and foot range of motion exercises. Dine you were in cast recent trip over may not lead to fracture. All the best. |
I have 2 red painful patches on the roof of my mouth on one side towards the bavk of my throat with pain swallowing, swollen gland, ear pain and itching and a headache that started before this. Throat became suddenly sore after two day heafache then noticed a painful bump on sife of my tongue. What is all this | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have sore throat, bumps on tongue, swollen gland ear each don't worry it can be due to Viral dermatitis or allergic dermatitis You do is take one tablet Civil twice daily by consulting 2ith your dentist. You can apply ointment Civil on to m GUE and roof of mouth. You can so Tatum mouthwash twice daily for one week Take one capsule vitamin B complex once daily for one week Consult dentist and go for oral examination. Hope this will help you. |
I get frequent sore throat and this develops into nasal discharge and blocked nose. This generally starts on my right side of the jaw, where I have impacted wisdom tooth. Often behind the tooth I get swelling. Could this be related to impacted wisdom tooth? | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query, as you have impacted tooth yes swelling in gum and sore throat can be related don't be worried I will suggest you to consult your dentist and go for removal of teeth as early as possible, I'm meantime you do warm saline gargle for swelling and sore throat, and you can take medicine like definite by consulting with you local doctor. Hope this will help you. |
My father is 78 years old.He had unstable angina and was put on anti platelet drug.He suffered a stroke about seven years back but recovered.Presently he suffers from unbearable pai on the affected side.He takes Flavedon MR and Losartan and deriphylline.Kindly suggest how he can get releif from pain? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. His pain is mostly due to neuritic and neuropathic pain. It is common in stroke patients. It is actually due to regeneration of nerves in paralyzed parts of body. Furthermore, it is positive sign for recovery. His pain will improve with pregabalin or gabapentin. Both are having excellent effect in neuritic pain. Vitamin b 12, folic acid and pyridoxine supplements along with pregabalin are also beneficial. So consult doctor and discuss starting these Chat Doctor. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. |
Hello,my question is ive been on my first pill pack (birth control) since sunday, and 4 days later i had unprotected sex with my bf and he came in me,now im wondering if i need a Plan B pill ?? P.S i had my period for 2 months but the pills made them stop (Does that make a difference ?) Please help | Hello dairy understand your concern No need to take the plan B pill as you have started the birth control pill. But take the birth control pill regularly at specific time every day without missing any tablet to prevent the pregnancy. So make habit to take everyday by putting reminder in the mobile. Period of 2 months in past does not make any difference. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. |
I My name is Garry Byng, I live in Panama City Beach, FL. I have Black mold in the laundry room, on the ceiling for about 5 years. When it rains which is often, sometimes water runs down the wall and on the floor. Anyhow, the Black mold has moved to the kitchen ceiling also. My son, Sebastian has very bad respiratory problems, he s seven years old. And I have bad breathing problems as well. I have complained to my landlord about the problem, several times. The last time he came in with a can of white paint, and painted the ceiling, and said, there you go fixed! I couldn t believe it! HELP, PLEASE, THANK YOU. Garry Byng | Thanks for your question I completely understand your concern Molds are various types of fungi that grow in filaments and reproduce by forming spores. Mold may grow indoors or outdoors and thrives in damp, warm, and humid environments. Molds produce irritating substances that may act as allergy-causing substances (allergens) in sensitive individuals asthma attacks may be caused by mold or mold spores in people who have asthma and are allergic to mold. Black mold can be removed by decreasing the moisture. Leaks in plumbing or other structures that lead to moisture buildup should be identified and repaired. Areas of leakage and water damage in the home should be cleaned and Chat Doctor. Use of an air conditioner or air dehumidifier during humid seasons can help reduce the potential for moisture buildup. Avoid the use of carpets in humid basements and bathrooms. Using fans and maintaining good ventilation in the home can also help prevent or control dampness. Mold inhibitor products can be added to household paints. Keep indoor humidity low (ideally between 30%-40% thanks feel free to AAK more questions may GID bless you with good health |
My dad is diabetic, has hbp, fatty liver. He literally screams in pain off and on throughout the day, every day...for 2 years now. The doctor says there is nothing he can do except give him pain medication. He takes clonodine and his doctor gave him oxycodine, which he doesnt want to take because it is so addictive. What the heck can we do? | Hello, Thanks for the query. Since patient has long-standing diabetes and hypertension plus pain (as described), he needs to be treated with a semisynthetic narcotic Chat Doctor. Because routine non-steroidal analgesics if used for long duration can lead to kidney damage. In diabetes as well as in hypertension kidney function is already affected. So in such situation Oxycodone is definitely a better choice. It does lead to physical dependence if used for a long time. However, if pain control has to be provided then that is the best alternative. Thanks |
Hi, My son is 18 and severely disabled (intractable seizures, dystonia and severely mentally retarded) and feeds via a g tube. He was hospitalized in November with the swine flu and a viral pneumonia and was on a vent for quite a while. Over the last few months or so, his gum overgrowth has gotten a lot worse. Specifically, the roof of his mouth seems like it has overgrown so much it is down to the bottom of his top teeth. I have asked the ped neuro (weve seen him for 18 years) if any of his seizure meds can cause overgrowth and he says no. He is not on Dilantin or any of the ones that typically cause the overgrowth. Still, I am very concerned about the thickening of the roof of his mouth. I am making an appointment to see a specialty dentist but I am curious to know if he could have a tumor or anything? He has never had a cavity in 18 years and I take good care of his teeth. | Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The over growth in the roof of the mouth can be because of the gingival enlargement secondary to the use of antiepileptic Chat Doctor. The other possible cause can be because of the chronic irritation secondary to the deposits over the teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is a gingival enlargement then it has to be treated surgically and the |
Hi, I fell down stairs last wednesday and I hit my back. But now I am experiencing sharp pain and pressure in my anterior sternum and it hurts a lot when I bend my chest to my stomach and when I raise up out of bed. I got several x-rays taken and the doctors said nothing is wrong. But I am in pain and I dont know what to do. | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* This is in relation with possible sprain / strain involving ligament around sternum, issue with neurovascular bundle or others.* Guidelines for better outcome - Heating pad application 5 minutes each 3 times a day.- Local application of analgesic spray or ointment .- Intake of proper analgesic as tramadol with paracetamol after getting prescription with your doctor.- Deep breathing exercises, YOGA will fasten the recovery. Wishing you fine recovery. Feel free to ask any further queries. Regards . |
Hi, I am male, 29 years old. I was on Abilify 10mg, for a period of 6 years, but in a recent hepatic test my enzymes were elevated, so my doctor took me off it. It has been more than 90 days since I stopped taking this med. But I have been developing fluctuations in vision, testicle pain, stomach pain, headaches, etc. I had an ultrasound test done in my testicles and it came negative to varycosele, hydrocele, and any other problem, they were normal. I though had an urinary infection and was prescribed antibiotics for 14 days and kind of got better but the testicle pains are returning. Also after I urinate I see like a little bit of \"sand\" on top of the water. And I suspect I am still \"getting out\" abilify of my system. What else could be wrong? Does this seem accurate, that I still have abilify on my body? | 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.GOT and SGPT are sensitive indicators of liver damage or injury from different types of diseases or conditions, and collectively they are termed liver tests or liver blood tests. So the next step is to look for certain liver damage and most common case is fatty liver disease. It should be confirmed by ultrasound. Other causes are viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, medications, alcohol intake or autoimmune diseases. To verify exact cause, US, bilirubin levels and tumor markers should be additional done Then appropriate treatment can be started. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I am 57 yrs old and use to be a meth head several years ago. Having a CLD and new work testing policy i gave it up. I take Warfarin because of my heart problem. I have my INR checked monthly. My INR usually stays pretty constant. My last blood test showed my blood thinner than it has been. Can smoking meth causing my blood to be thin and with the med cause it to be thinner. I know the other dangers of smoking meth. A friend was around for about a month and a half and he had some almost daily. I wasn t high the whole time but it was more than I had had in some time. He has since left town and I don t have access to it any more. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. My dear friend, blood thinning is due to warfarin. Warfarin act as anticoagulant and prevent clotting formation in blood after making blood thin. Doctor regularly check I.N.R to check proper thinning of blood whatever is required regarding patient heart condition. Actually blood thinning meaning is that it will take more time to clot than earlier. Blood thickening means that it will clot faster than earlier. Than for query. |
Dear Doctor, My Name is Pradip and I am 27 Year Old. Since 9 Month I am losing my hair and now the stage like scalp is visible. Also I consulted with doctor they suggest me for Mesotherapy which I had done before 4 month back at 2 times. Still no benefit. Today onward I started to take Tinafal Forte Tables twice in a day. Can you suggest me another tables for the same or other medicine. Should I consult to doctor? I am getting depress due to this reason. Please help me. Note | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor Your problem of hair fall is definitely linked with similar history in your family history. Scalp hair are genetically programmed for thinning and hair loss under the influence of testosterone. This programmed hair loss and thinning is known as An Chat Doctor. Hair loss is predominantly from the top of the scalp; there is anterior hair line recession and widening as well as deepening of the angles of anterior hair line thus giving a \"V\" like shape to the anterior hair line. Minoxidil and Finasteride have approval from US FDA for use in this type of alopecia. Treatment must be begun early to arrest progression of alopecia to later stages from which recovery may be difficult. The goal of treatment is to arrest the progression of alopecia. The tablets you have just begun contains Biotin which would help in recovery of hair fall along with minoxidil and finasteride, but it is not specific therapy for this type of alopecia. I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescriptionRegards |
Earlier this summer, I figured out that I made myself autistic when I was very young. Now, I have done the research to know enough to say that I had a disintegrative personality disorder, like an autistic savant. But I compensated for it all, was never really scared, never blamed anyone for what happened to me, and now I dont know how to prove this easily. From what I have read, I have not found anyone that had something this severe, never had it diagnosed, and then recovered and was able to explain exactly how it happened. I can do all of that now. Do you have any ideas about where to go with all of this? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you mean \"personality development disorder\". It is an inflexible and pervasive pattern of inner experience and behavior in child Chat Doctor. This has never been considered as a mental disorder. Over and above, you are trying to exaggerate things out of your own assumptions. Stop doing that and otherwise, your problems will multiply. If you have any doubt, please consult a psychiatrist. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
HI, I HAVE A VERY DEAR FRIEND WHO HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING EXTREME FATIGUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS. TRADITIONAL DOCTORS TELL HIM THERE IS NOTHING WRONG, HE HAS HAD A MENTAL/EMOTIONAL EVALUATION SHOWING ONLY SLIGHT IF ANY DEPRESSION . WHEN SEEING A BIOFEEDBACK (SCIO) PRACTITIONER IT SHOWS DEPRESSION, (ATYPICAL) . THE PRACTITIONER FEELS IT IS A GENETIC DISORDER . HIS ENERGY SEEMS TO BE MUCH IMPROVED WITChatDoctorBALTA, HOWEVER THERE ARE MANY SIDE EFFECTS. HIS IMMUNITY IS VERY LOW AND IS SICK OFTEN EVEN THOUGH HE EATS HEALTHY AND TAKES MANY SUPPLEMENTS . HE HAS BEEN SUFFERING WITH THIS FOR YEARS. ANY IDEAS WHERE TO START? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Fatigue and decreased energy can often be the predominant complaints in depression. You have mentioned that your friend has been diagnosed to have depression by two different practitioners and that he has shown significant improvement on Cymbal ta. Now, Cymbal ta (Duloxetine) is an antidepressant medication, which has been found to be more effective on the somatic symptoms of depression. Another possibility for your friends problems could be Chronic Fatigue Syn Chat Doctor. However, you have mentioned that Cymbal ta is causing him many side effects. I would advise your friend to consult a Psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and psychological assessment. Depending on the diagnosis, further treatment options can be planned. If he needs anti-depressants, then there are other classes of medication which can be tried. There are also effective psychological and behavioral therapies which can help deal with his problems. Wish you all the best. |
My moods fluctuate in an instant with no reason. I am really happy, talking fast and excited then I feel really really sad, so sad I just want to cry, then I get angry, like major rage where I just want to beat someone up then I feel happy again all within a few minutes. I keep all these feelings hidden though. I also hate going outside, although I do and no one knows how I feel, it takes me ages to leave the house and I have just started looking for a new job. When I have an interview my lips start shaking like crazy and my voice quivers. This is a new development. I sound nuts, but to everyone who knows me, Im a really happy normal girl. | HiT hanks for trusting Chat Doctor. In my clinic I would have told the person that you have cyclothymic personality which can be confirmed on psychological testing and personality evaluation I would have told my patient to get in touch with a psychiatrist for proper treatment about the new symptoms I would have diagnosed in my patient social phobia a psychological condition. Last I would have advised my patient to get proper treatment from psychiatrist as treatment for both conditions are available go for evaluation and keep a regular follow up with psychiatrist will come out of it take care Chat Doctor. |
I have a question I am 6 weeks pregnant. I had my ChatDoctor level drawn and then 48 hours later I had it drawn again my numbers almost trippled within the 48 hours. However I had this done when I was 3 weeks pregnant. I have been feeling a little uncomfortable here and there on my left side however it doesnt hurt its just uncomfortable when I have to pee or have a bowel movement. My appointment with my OB/GYN isn t until next week. Could this uncomfortable feeling that I am experiencing be the corpus luteum? | Hello dear, i understand your concern. In my opinion the uncomfortable feeling in the abdomen might not be a major problem. It might be muscular origin as muscle cramps are quite common in pregnancy. The tripling of Chat Doctor is a good sign. Nothing to worry. Avoid physical strain and intercourse. Take rest. Consider getting an ultrasound in the next appointment. Take paradox if pain is severe. Constipation might also cause similar problem so see to that the bowel movements are normal. Take adequate fluids up to 3 liters per day and healthy nutritional diet. Best regards... |
hi doctor,i am sle patient. using hcqs and defcort 6 from 2009. now i am not able to take both and i dropped defcort 6 and hardly once in 2 days iam taking hcqs every 6 months i am taking all test including c3 level everything is normal. i want to know is it i am indanger for my health nowadays my teethare get infected and i am under going treatment for my teeth is it because of these defcort6 and hcqs i am confussed | Hellosystemic lupus erythematous involves almost all organs of the body. Skin, muscles, blood heart, brain, nerves, kidney, lungs, reproductive organs and even oral cavity is affected... patients having this disease often complain of white patches in oral mucosa which sometimes bleed and sometimes get infected by fungus .maintaining oral hygiene in this disease becomes difficult...so people develop dental problems like infected teeth and I think the same is happening to you. Now about the Chat Doctor. . See the |
I am a 50 yrs male. I am single for last 27 yrs. I had started dating a woman for the last six months. Whenever I am talking to her on phone I usually get an erection. Also I get erections atleast 3 nights in night. But while getting intimate with her and my organs touched by her, I ejaculated without erection. I am diabetic slightly. Otherwise my lipid profile is quite OK with HDL 63, triglyceride of 69. prostrate and kidney is also OK. What can be reasons for ejaculation without erection. This is quite depressing and dissapointing. whether this can be cured. If yes, are there any medication for curing the same. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. The process of ejaculation is separate from the erection process, erection being controlled by the pituitary gland. Men can ejaculate without an erection, but they can also ejaculate without orgasm (like during the night). As a rule, controlling ejaculation gets easier with age. Premature ejaculation is a frequent problem but not a serious one. It affects around 1 in 3 men, often young men. Sufferers ejaculate at the beginning of penetration and sometimes even before. Premature ejaculation often comes from a lack of control. Ejaculation is a result of an uncontrollable reflex that men with this problem cannot manage to delay making the pleasure of sex last. From the details given, it seems that your problem is more psychological than physiologic. I suggest to wait for a few days before attempting next intercourse. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
I have been trying to conceive. I had intercourese before and on the date of my ovulation and fertile days.About 10 days later I started bleeding light then heavy.For about 4 days.It was 10 days after ovulation and two weeks early from my normal menstrual period.The questions are | Hallow Dear, I have gone through your history. I feel there is some confusion in calculating the days of ovulation and fertile period. Ovulation takes place 14 days prior to next expected menses. The egg has life of 24 hours while the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence, the fertile period is a period of one week around the days of ovulation. Since the ovulation takes place 14 days prior to next menstrual period, your bout of bleeding cannot be 10 days after ovulation and two weeks before expected date of period. This statement suggests that you are having some misunderstanding about ovulation day and fertile period. Whether it was an implantation bleeding or it was Mittelschmerz (ovulation bleeding) can be decided only on confirmation of the pregnancy. You may take pregnancy test on the overnight first morning urine sample 8-10 days after missed period; done earlier these tests may give false negative results. Alternatively you may opt for Beta Chat Doctor test which is very sensitive and can give you reliable results even few days before missing period. Since you had considerable bout of bleeding, I would advise you to go for ultrasonography after 10 days of missed period (in case pregnancy test is positive) to assess the safety of the baby. It will inform you whether the bout of bleeding has disturbed the pregnancy or not. This will resolve your dilemma. |
Hi doctor I had an abortion 7 years back when I was 16 unfortunately ! and since then I get yellowish white discharge , now I am getting married and want to have a baby am I at risk ? nobody knows about this abortion of mine , I am upset because I love babies , can I get pregnant again? | Hi, Thanks for writing. If you have resumed your normal periods and had no infection following abortion, there is no reason for thinking that you will not conceive. Medical abortion had lesser chance of infection as compared to surgical method. Since you have a yellowish discharge get a swab done to see for vaginal infection and take antibiotics according to the sensitivity. Hope I have answered your query. Good day. |
I have had mild discomfort in my lower right abdomen and am experiencing a minor pinching sensation in the same area. The discomfort has been along the majority of the lower right quadrant. The pinching sensation occurs below and to the right of the naval. The pinching is very mild. I am curious what might be the cause of this. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. There are various possible causes but common are diverticulitis, IBD or pelvic organs disorder if you are female. But it can be caused by any lesion in abdominal wall like muscle pulling, abscess or hernia. You should do ultrasounds to rule this out. Also try to find is pain triggered by certain food and then avoid it. If nothing helps then endoscopy should be performed. Wish you good health. |
Hi Doctor.. I am a 21 Year old person.. Since Past two weeks i am suffering from Low BP.. I ve approached a local physician but after taking the medicines prescribed by him i feel like fainting.. And now a days before and after my meals i feel like my head is spinning ... Pls advice the reason for this with a proper diagnosis | Hi, Let me inform you that low blood pressure cannot be itself happening, and it is the medical emergency if ever happens due to loss of fluid from the body even blood that may cause the hypotension (Law blood pressure). Second, it can be due to starvation, low water intake. Third, it can be due to vasovagal shock (most common condition is seeing the bleeding condition). All the mentioned conditions are medical emergencies that demand immediate medical attention. You have not mentioned any symptoms here, as long as the given symptoms that you described here may demand cardiac evaluation and other vascular condition. Till then Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
My uncle is been diagnosed of throat cancer 4th stage. Which is the preferred treatment. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy . He is 80 years old and doesnt have any other healtChatDoctorplications. Different doctros are suggesting different treatments . Pls clarify our doubt on which step we shd take | Stage 4 throat cancer has three subtypes a, b,c. Stage Iva is operable T4 Stage where surgery followed by radiation/chemoradiation is helpful. Stage IVB is inoperable 4th stage(N3) or IOC where disease have spread to other parts of body i.e. LUNG/LIVER/BONE/BRAIN. Stage IVB is treated by either palliative radiotherapy or palliative chemotherapy. While stage IOC is treated by radiotherapy for Either bone metastasis or brain metastasis. While for other spread chemotherapy is used. |
Im 68 in good health but in the last 8 months I have gained 30 pounds even tho I excires and try to eat right I have been have lower back pain on my right side and my right hand ( my little finger) is sore maybe like arthrits even tho I have never had any problems . I just had blood work but it isnt back yet the weight gain is my biggest problem I think | Your problems could well be caused due to rapid gain in weight. The cause of such rapid weight gain needs to be evaluated. For weight gain to occur, the amount of energy taken in as food needs to be greater than the total amount of energy spent. So, needless to say that you need to cut down on the food intake. Take high fiber diet. Exercise regularly with regular morning walk. You may also opt for electrical muscle stimulation therapy that is available at many slimming centers. Get your thyroid profile checked (if not done already) as hypothyroidism could also be a cause of rapid weight gain. |
I left a rubber-handled fry pan in my self-cleaning , turned it on and shortly after a terrible smell and smoke came through all of my apartment. Quickly turned off the oven, thinking it was a fire. That was 15 hours ago and my place still smells. I have some lung problems and wondering what I should do. | Thanks for your question I completely understand your question smoke inhalation can cause choking, poisoning, pneumonitis you should consult a pulmonologist who can get a chest X-ray done and take adequate history regarding the symptoms. Toxicity depends on time and amount of exposure / inhalation of smoke and also on the type of smoke thanks feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health |
I m 19 years old, male. I believe I am 5 foot, 1-2 inches, weighing about 120 pounds. Apparently, I have a somewhat normal/healthy BMI, but I have a lot of excess body fat, and I have a bad binge eating problem, despite the fact that I m trying to lose fat. This is just the start, I m noticing a ton of health problems with my body, and I m honestly horrified of what s to come, and I feel hopeless. I have severe depression, severe anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, but these are only my official diagnoses. I believe I have more problems. Right now I ve been trying to work out to lose weight and get fit, but it s a huge challenge, because I think I have a torn meniscus, which I got last year and haven t had checked because I DO NOT HAVE HEALTH CARE. I ve had bad posture a lot of my life and bad diet, which I m trying to change, but at this point, even though I have all this extra fat, I can feel my spine from the bottom of my back to my neck, and it s starting to really hurt when sleeping, or when I try to run/jog, or jump rope. (Jumping rope feels a lot less harsh on my knee than running as a method of workout.) I also think I might have chlamydia even though I m a virgin (excluding oral sex),because when I m well hydrated it burns when I urinate, and a couple months ago, I was masturbating to reliee stress and I rubbed my eyes a little without thinking about because I was tired and got a really bad case of pink eye for a few weeks. This is just scratching the surface of the problems I m having, I don t know what to do, I can t afford healthcare, I have no income, what doI do? PLEASE HELP. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You do not have NY income. Means you do not have a job. That means you are idle. Idle mind is devils workshop, and you have devil in your mind. Unnecessary thinking and laziness increases the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Over and above, they become worse. You just are depressed and anxious. Both these conditions and ADD are disorders and are bound to be cured with changes in your lifestyle. Simple inflammation and chlamydia should be differentiated. Leave it to your physician. It is not your duty. You do not have any problem except unnecessary worries and associated laziness. Concentrate in your studies and career and be busy and energetic. You should be alright. Your life ND diseases and other future happenings will be taken care of by god. Don't worry about them because you do not have any control over them. You can post a direct question to me for psychotherapy techniques to cure your problems. Include every details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi, my mother has Filariasis for last several years she has seen so may doctor at my home town but the swelling is still same. she is in delhi right now with me kindly suggest please suggest me the best option where i can take her for treatment in delhi | Hi, I can understand the problem your mother must be facing, and it must be really hard on you too. But chronic filariasis can be treated medically and surgically to reduce the swelling and probably by some reconstructive surgeries. Best government hospital I would suggest is Maulana Azad Medical college, department of surgery or RML hospital, since AIMS has long-lasting waiting. And surgeons of Maulana Azad medical college are cordial to a certain degree and I am sure will help you out with your concern. Meanwhile, she needs to take good foot care in form of cleaning between intertriginous areas and preventing any ulcers as well as sleeping at night with leg slightly raised and doing constant movements in between to aid lymphatic Chat Doctor. Also there are some compression stocking available in market which help in reducing leg edema. Do let me know if you have any more questions. |
RESPECTED DOCTOR, am suffering from infection of synovial fluid in the left leg knee joint. kindly advice me what i must do. My ESR value is 24mm/ hr, and my x- ray report of a/p and lateral view reads as follows.early osteoarthritic changes are seen to the patello-femoral and knee joints bilaterally.the supra patellar bursaal fat stripes appear partially obliterated suggesting effusion into that region. This is the radiologists report. i am unable to even bend my knee and have a slight swelling just above the knee cap. every night i swallow voveran SR 75 mg two tablets at a time before dinner, but i wake up due to severe pain thats unbearable. kindly help. Infact i am a Ph.D holder in Microbiology., and i work as a teacher teacher in the school of Biotech and Virology at the christ Univ, bangalore | Hello, It may be due to infection. For further assessment you may require MRI or x-ray knee after orthopedic surgeon consultation. You may require aspiration and discharge culture after consultation. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Use support while walking. For fever, you can take tablet acetaminophen. Hope I have answered your query... Let me know if I can assist you further. Chat Doctor. |
Ok. Since a couple of weeks ago, I started to feel some weird heating or burning pointing pain in the lower left abdomen probably in the connection between the intestine and the colon. This occurred only when I bend or lift my left leg. Only at that moments. Thank you. | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, after a clinical assessment of your abdomen to rule out chances of any inguinal hernia, I would advise you for an anti-inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. In addition, I would also go for an ultrasound of whole abdomen to rule out any intro abdominal pathological process. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
my 70 yr old father keeps having trouble with his temp going up and down he was recently put on oxygen at night with a humidifier but he got sick from that he smoked 2 packs a day for most his life and quit a year ago but is now coughing like he use to when he smoked any ideas? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since he is a active smoker, possibility of either bronchitis or lung infection is very high because fever, cough, oxygen need etc. are seen in both. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. He may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Smoking cessation should be done first. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My child has part broken tooth some still hang on the gum, what should I do , wait and let the rest fall , trying to get an appointment with dentist but may have to wait a few days, will he be ok, he hasnt, complained about server pain but a lot of discomfort. Ive ask him to brush gargle with salty water before sleeping, will he be ok , I mean chances of him chocking in his sleep eft. | Hello. Thanks for sharing your problem with us. I have gone through your concern, Generally milk tooth don't hurt that much during exfoliation. But if the tooth is traumatized it can hurt him. Until you visit the dentist, try to keep noticing the tooth, dont touch or move it. Keep notice on cleanliness of mouth and also gargle helps in reducing the infection. As per chances of choking you have to monitor for him, though chances are less and try to visit the dentist as soon as possible. Thanks! |
hi sir om 24yrs old n my weight is 48...my query is relatd to skin complexion....pz suggest me some medicine to get a glow on my skin...its bcmg dull n dark prior it was gud bt now i dt kn my complexion is bcmg dark day by day cud u suggest me some tabs or cosmetics to imprv my complexion.....waitg fr ur reply... | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. Complexion of any person is having two components; constitutive, one which is predetermined by genetics and racial factors and usually cannot be changed with any treatment. The other component is due to external agents like environmental exposure, sunlight, use of any cosmetics etc. and is amenable to treatment. You can get a series of chemical peels, which actually remove the upper dead layers of skin and stimulate regeneration of collagen and thus newer layers of skin. Many options are available in chemical peels depending on the requirement and skin type. (Glycol peel, retinol peel, cocktail peel etc.)Also, chemical peeling can be preceded by a simple procedure called microdermabrasion or commonly known as skin polishing to augment the results. Also, at home you can try using cream containing comic acid, betray Chat Doctor. Always use broad spectrum sunscreen before going out in sun. Use a plain moisturizer like detail DAM on daily basis for healthy and HY |
hi I developed R shoulder pain after a motorcycle trip out west last summer ending in September pain became unbearable October saw family DR X-Ray reveled inflammation dose of steroids gave relief but pain returned and started in L shoulder and I have been getting increasingly tired and gained 15 pounds and as I am obese I think people are taking it for being lazy . of witch I am not but it is becoming a effort to exercise. I am 59 y 345pounds male please help I once weight 400 and had gastric bypass 2008 had a gun shot wound in 1976 pure led ball never removed in r leg inside the tibia | Hello, I have studied your case. It can be shoulder rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Also check your it B12 and it D3 in your blood. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take disregards Chat Doctor. |
I have 5 red bumps on my genital area. 2 on my penis shaft and 3 on my scrotum. They are itchy and are raised and somewhat shiny. They seem to have some sort of a head on them but it s not like a normal pimple. I ve had these for about a month, I have been having unprotected sex with my girlfriend but as far as I m aware she wasn t infected | HelloThanks for query. Based on your statement I would state that you have multiple Sebaceous cysts over penis and scrotum. The penile and scrotal is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment. If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac) Chat Doctor. |
Ive just run half a marathon apart from the usual aching muscles my lower back was really sore. I thought it might be where my clothes rubbed but when my sister looked at my back she said it looked like a bruise was coming out? could this be from the impact of running ? my back was sore all last night but apart from being a bit stiff seems fine today. What can this be? | Here I would like to know whether you also have this kind of experience previously or this is your first time problem. As per your explanation I suggest you might have problem with your lower back at disc level. Incase if you have numbness as well radiating pain to your lover legs then I suggest taking a MRI of your back and visit doctor based on the report.to reduce the stiffness I suggest you visit a physiotherapist doctor who can help you with physiotherapy treatment to relax your soft tissues as well also suggest on back strengthening exercises which will help you to improve strength and stamina of your lower back. You can also use hot pack at home to reduce the stiffness from the soft tissues by giving relaxing effect on soft tissues with the heat. You can also use some pain relieving ointment immediately after the use of Hot pack. At any point of time if you feel the pain is increasing in terms of intensity and there is a discoloration or rashes over the skin then I suggest to visit the doctor immediately and do what is necessary. Take care |
jst took 3rd echo ejection fraction went down to 25 last one i took 2 years ago improved to 45 and the first one i took 5 years ago was 15 almost dead doctors put in defribulator felt much better. I have had allot of stress this past year my son getting divorce my husband i think as he gets older is getting mean and yells at me all the time and im still working full time. i have 6 beautiful grandchildren i love them so much i want to live longer and be at there graduations from college and at there weddings most of all i just want to be here as their good friend so they have someone they can trust and someone that can validate them. Can you tell me what do i have to do to get better and improve ejection fraction. Like vitamins exercise should i retire from work help me please. | Hi, Welcome. Decrease in ejection fraction from 45% to 25% suggests some event in the heart which has caused heart function to decline. I suggest you to get a one blood tests done like Troponin I, CPU & COMB. If they are negative than go for a stress echo to rule out any blockage in arteries of heart. The cause for decrease in heart function is important for treatment. Till than continue your medications & keep fluid restricted to 1.5ltr/ day. Thanks |
I am on a 10 day cycle of penicillin....i am very prone to yeast infections. I was prescribed two diflucan pills...when should i take the first one? I am currently on day 2 of the penicillin. Should I take it today? I already feel yeast infection symptoms begining. | Hi, Because rifleman usually starts to work within one day, hence it should be taken on the first day of starting penicillin and another dose of rifleman every seven days until you finish the course of penicillin. Since you are currently on day-2 of the penicillin you can start taking first dose of rifleman and its second dose may be taken on day-7 of penicillin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
good day sir/maam i just had my urinalysis,blood chem and hematology test but my doctor is im worrying bout my condition heres my test result. Urinalysis | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. Your problem of APD(adult polycystic kidney disease), is probably the cause of your back pain. It's also causing microscopic hematuria or blood in urine. The kidney function is normal.(creatinine). You need to get a ACTIVE (contrast CT) scan done, to evaluate, the extent of kidney cysts, in both kidneys. Pain can be relieved with a mild analgesic, like Paracetamol tablet. If you've any doubts, send it as a direct question to me. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
Hi I recently was diagnosed with hlicobactor, went for an endoscopy the doctor said my stomach is very inflamed and sore, I have had the triple medication and now been taking acid tabs for 4 weeks, how long before my pain stops... Thanks. Sorry I didn t no I would be charged. | Hi. Thanks for your query. As you have been diagnosed by endoscopy and must be on a correct line of treatment, there must be other reasons which are delaying your recovery. It usually takes 1 to 3 weeks to be totally asymptomatic. The causes in your case can be |
Hi I did my urine test routine & culture both.Although I was not having any health issues only I was suffering fron fever,but my doctor recommended me urine test. I routine test report RBC is NIL & pus cells are 10-12 hpf & in culture report culture is sterile. Doctor told me that its a smptom of kidney infection but I am not facing any urine problem or pain in abdomen so how is it possible that I am suffering from kidney infecion. Please answer my query | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor Since you are suffering from fever, your doctor wants to find out the cause of fever in your body,in that process he ordered to have urine test and its culture. But presence of pus cells that too 10-12 per high power field indicates that it is urinary tract infection(UTI) rather than a kidney infection.some organisms may not grow in culture. But it doesn't means absence of infection In UTI you may or may not have pain abdomen or pain during urination.in later stages you may feel this. Take antibiotics according to your doctor.and also take plenty of water daily. Hope you understand my suggestion have a speed recoveryThank you Chat Doctor. |
I had my left kidney removed 9 months ago. Over the past 3 months every so often ( 1-2 times a month), when I go to stand up I get a severe pain in my lower abdomen and find it difficult to stand up straight. If I bend back down for about 30 seconds or so the pain will go away. If I continue to try to stand up in spite of the pain it gets worse and idea? | Hi. The probable cause of such a pain which increases on standing up and get relieved by bending back can be due to muscle spasm, nerve entrapment in the scar tissue, sprain of the abdominal muscles. Take a course pf Ibuprofen for a 5-day course and see the response. Avoid strenuous activities till you get a complete relief and a proper diagnosis. Consult a General Surgeon for one physical examination. |
Hi doctor, I had a cold which turned into a cough as usual. I thought that maybe the cough would go away this time on its own but it didnt. Most of the time i have phlegm but sometimes i dont. The last 4 days my right upper chest hurts when i cough. Whats the problem? | Hi, thank you for posting. All your symptoms shows us that you suffer from acute bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is a complication of a viral infection(flu). The treatment of bronchitis is complex. It contains antibiotic medicines, expectorant cough medicine, painkiller and vitamin treatment. You need the following tests to find the diagnosis.1. Pulmonary X-ray, to exclude pneumonia.2. Complete blood count.3. Urine test.4. Liver function test.5. Physical examination by your doctor. Contact your pulmonologist that will determine the treatment. I hope this information is helpful. I wish you a fast and healthy recovery. |
63 year old patient complaining of fatigue and shortness of breath, upper back pain and cough that has become productive the last 2 days. a chest Xray revealed pneumonia . rbc count is decrease, hemoglobin | Hi and thanks for the question, The symptoms are very compatible with pneumonia. Shortness of breath, raised ESR and chest X-ray findings. Hope an appropriate antibiotherapy has been prescribed. However, the low Hemoglobin levels have to be investigated. Low hemoglobin levels could be caused by the infection, but if very low, other causes should be considered. Other tests could be quite helpful in doing this assessment. Serum Egg is an indication that the infection is chronic, But Egg measurements are however very non-specific, and we cannot be conclusive. Knowing exactly for how long she has been coughing is too important. A chronic cough might warrant sputum exams and a tuberculin skin test to be done to exclude pulmonary tuberculosis. The back pain might require a spinal x-ray, ESR, alkaline phosphate levels, Complete blood count, serum electrolytes to exclude any bone malignancy. I suggest visiting an internist with these ideas in mind could help min a proper reevaluation and management of your patient. Thanks and hope this helps, Luchuo, MD. |
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