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hi my name is smitesh patkar & i m working on a ship. usually my contract is for 7 months. due to stress at work & no sex 4 all these months. lately i m feeling weak to keep a relation with my wife diring vacation . so kindly advice me some solution.my email _ YYYY@YYYY | HelloThanks for query. You are anticipating your sexual performance to be weak in near future. This is mostly due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your health and vigor. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. ... |
Hello Doctor, I have not got my menses for the past 8 months. It has been very irregular for past 6 years. I went to consult a gynaecologist and she gave me the tablets those stimulate periods after eating for 6 days. I underwent follicular study and was diagnosed that my follicles are very very small around 6-8 mm onl... | Hi, Your irregular period could be due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian dysfunction/POD and thyroid dysfunction. I would suggest taking proper treatment under advise of gynecologist. You have small follicle. Following Chat Doctor. It causes induction in ovulation. Metformin along with Compete can be useful. After taking... |
Hi I have a 5 yrs old boy who was circumcised at birth. At infant stage we noticed that he would almost suck in hisentire penis which looked funny and wiered then but now as a preschooler i am a little concerned about his size. He too has started noticing that its different from others his age. Is there something i nee... | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . During infancy if the child has a stretched penis length of less than 2.5 cm then he needs evaluation. Usually in kids having small penis, the length of penis increases during puberty, but this can be reassured only after ruling out other endocrine causes (disorders of sexual development - DSD) o... |
Im having trouble processing things Im reading, communicating thoughts, and making decisions. I think I have a sinus infections that may or not be related. I was driving the other day and felt like I was not able to contimplate where everthing was. Its making hard to continue with normal activities. I dont even kno... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the given symptoms, it is difficult to diagnose. Please understand that self diagnosis and self treatment can be more trouble than cure. If you are having confusing symptoms, you should introspect. Are you able to do your j... |
I have elevated liver enzymes of alt 250 and ast 171. I am on depakote for about 20 yrs for bipolar. 1000 mg.The dr seems to think that s the problem and ordered an ultrasound. I m nervous. I have lost 15lbs by eating a very healthy diet of vegetables and fruits and whole grains. Anything you can tell me would be helpf... | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Sodium valproate is the sodium salt of Valerie acid and is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of epilepsy, panic attack, anxiety disorder, migraine and bipolar disorder, as well as other psychiatric conditions requiring the administration of a mood... |
i have a kidney cyst measuring 2.5 cm. i have burning type pain on urination, frequency of urination and lower abdominal and left sided back pain. my urine mcs gave a result of RBC - 71 and WBC - 467. does this mean just a simple UTI or could the presence of RBC be of another concern? | Hello . The amount of white blood cells and red blood cells that you are passing in your urine are significant and is not merely related to only urinary tract infection, we can not neglect your kidney cyst, having said that the description and size of your kidney cyst are incomplete, you should see whether the cyst is ... |
My 1 year old son has a boil in the crase of his thigh. My husband gets boils fairly regularly, but my daughter who is 6 has never gotten one. Is it normal for my son to get them as well? Why would he get them and not my daughter? What can I do for him when he does get them? Any way I can prevent them? | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Boils are commonly due to staphylococcal aureus infection. Maintenance of personal hygiene prevents them. Antibitic like Tampico 3 times daily will cure boils. If the boils rupture you may apply some antiseptic cream like uracil. Hope this answer will serve your purpose... |
I tend to get respiratory problems after flu in the winter but seems to have developed into rhinitis all through the year. I hate taking a spray which includes steroids, how can I resolve this problem naturally? Please keep this confidential not showing my name. Thank you | Hello, Rhinitis is a very common problem nowadays. There are many reasons for it. It may be caused due to some specific allergens, for example, dust, smoke, pollen grains etcetera or some specific food or medicine. So keep an eye on your symptoms and avoid the causative allergens. Secondly, it may be due to poor immuni... |
I am 25 years old. Had an amazing job , been there 6 years. One sunday after coming home from church I just collapsed in our bedroom. It was as if I was in a trance. Sat that way for several hours. Then went into a type of siesure. Arms moving in all directions , eyes going to the back of my head. Head draw... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms in detail. Thank you for providing detailed information regarding your case. Based on the description, there are two possibilities. The first would be epilepsy and the second would be non-epileptic seizures. You need to undergo a prolonged (24-72 hours) v... |
I HAVE HAD CHEST PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CHEST WITH EXERTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS. UP UNTIL NOW IT COMES AND GOES QUICKLY. THREE DAYS AGO I EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN WHILE DRIVING (NON EXERTION) AND IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY. I HAVE FELT VERY FATIGUED SINCE. WHEN I WOKE UP THIS A.M. MY RIGHT HAND WAS SWOLLEN | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to inflammation. I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes |
I have what appears to be a sebaceous cyst at my jawline. It appeared after I gave birth to my 15 year old son, but it never got larger, until recently. Sometimes it feels as if it is affecting my ear. Occasionally I can squeeze it a little and some white stuff (like a zit) comes out, just a little, and its awful smell... | Tithe scalp, ears, back, face, and upper arm, are common sites for sebaceous cysts. The viscous white fluid (resembling cottage cheese) , foul smelling is typical of a sebaceous cyst. But further diagnoses is very important by an oral physician. The treatment includes excision of the cyst in most of the cases. I advice... |
Hello, I was diagnosed with acute bronchitis almost 2 weeks ago, and I feel a lot better since. This morning I had an episode of shortness of breath, which caused me to panic. No chest pain, just tightness. I used some Vics in a steamer, and this helped me. How can I control the panic feeling if this happens in public?... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. At present, your symptoms are more suggestive of stress, anxiety and panic attacks. Acute bronchitis is mostly due to viral infection. So it will mostly subside in 2-3 weeks. Your current symptoms are not due to viral infection or bronchitis. These... |
I have an infection in my second toe on my right foot. The toe itself from the knuckle to the tip is red/purple, inflamed, nerve pain is awful. What can I do and what is it. I have had this condition before, same toe same foot each time. They have prescribed me a course of cipro but have finished that and it didnt ... | HI, I understand your concern. You seem to have problem due to misfitting shoes. The pressure causes your symptoms of sever pain & inflammation & probably an abscess./ causing breakage of local blood vessels (with collection of blood there- that's why its red & blue) You should - - - Consult a surgeon for confirmation... |
After some back pain from a recent fall, I had an x-ray, and the associate to the Physician s Assistant who was working with me called to say there was a compressed disk showing that seemed to be something from an earlier injury. She didn t advise anything further or tell me it was something I should keep check on, or ... | Hello. Actually there are a fair number of people with a herniated disc that don't even know they have one. If the herniated part of the disc begins to compress a nerve root that can cause articular symptoms like numbness or pain or both shooting down a leg. In general there's no need for surgery with a herniated di... |
I had got c- section for delivary of my second child.Immediately after 24 hours Iwas treated with antibiotics for a week for typhoid.It was cured but.After that again after third week i was treated for typhoid withantibiotics because widal test gave positive result. now I am in third month after c-section . iam suffer... | Thanks for posting your quarry to Chat Doctor. Typhoid fever manifest with fever caused by bacteria .this fever spread by eating of contaminated water Nd food. So you need to improve or maintain a hygienic condition .this time your SYMPA do not suggest typhoid fever.tidal is normal so goes in favor of recovery FRM typh... |
hello Drs!! i just noticed 1 red spot on my top palate and next to it there is another one coming. I am really stressed atm due to exams but I would like some guidance! thank you very much! (4 days now i am on a pure protein diet-i dont know if this is important) thank you! | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red spot could be because of the ulcers like ah thous ulcer or herpetic ulcer. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. The authors ulcer can come secondary to stress. So do not take tension. If it is authors ulcer you can take topical anesthetic and ana... |
I had shingles 51/2yres. ago. Since then I suffer from post herpetic neuralgia. I have had pain management surgery (epidural), take Lyrical which has aided in alleviating some of the pain, and now I m seeing an acupuncturist. The internal ache and pain has been reduced but the Surface pain exists to the point that wear... | Gee, the most effective treatment for herpetic neuralgia is a surface Chat Doctor. The course varies BUT one can predict based on how it changes in the first month. 90% get better 10% do not. Then of the 10% some have it damp down/diminish and some it gets even worse. By extending the observations outward (is it going... |
Hi, I ve some pain/discomfort in my right abdomen . While I ve pain in the lower right back and near the rib cage (of back), I ve internal pain/burning/discomfort in the front side. I suffer acute pain on the front side when I m starving. I do not know what is the exact region. And further if I hold urine for a long ti... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. F. Pain right abdomen near the rib cage, and to the front, acute pain when starving, all these suggest gastric irritation, or peptic ulcer. This is to be treated first to solve the confusion. If you stretch your hands up you get muscle pull under the r... |
My dad has a pain in his stomach. He went to do some blood test and the cbc resulted to be 15. Local doctors say that this should be 10 but did not say what was the cause of the rise in cbc. He also had felt this pain 6 months ago and doctors said that he had a twisted intestine since he was not able to poop. Doctors a... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some infection. May be related to your previous problem. You should go for ultrasound abdomen to search any pathology in your abdomen. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have d... |
I am 55 y/o female. I have had progressively worsening bilateral lateral hip pain over the last 14 years. Xrays 12 years ago were negative for arthritis. I use Tylenol with some relief. The pain is worse at night, with gradual relief on lying on my back. It is also worse with stepping up even one step. I have no back p... | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you will need a fresh X-Ray to clear your hip condition, there are many causes of hip pain, and radiological screening is the primary step. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up... |
My husband has been having pain in his groin and abdomen on the the left side. He went to urgent care the other day. they took x-rays did not find anything gave him a prescription for Tylenol codeine and said that he should see a urologist. The problem is our insurance does not seem to cover a urologist as they are all... | Hi, Based on the information you provided this is most likely varicocele which is, for your information, is also an urological problem. I am definitely sorry for your insurance issues, but this condition requires you to see a doctor (urologist). So, please make every effort to see the doctor. Consequences of untreated ... |
Both my children have got fever and tummy pain since the past couple of days. One is 2.5 and the other is 5 plus. Both have bad throats and a complete loss of appetite. Can you pls. help me with what I can give them to eat to overcome their weakness? Thanks in advance. | Hi... by what you got I feel that both your kids are having viral illness you can give them anything to eat. There are no food restrictions for viral illness like this. If there is temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit then you can give Paracetamol in the appropriate dose every 4th or 6th hourly. Bad throat could al... |
My wife took mifegest kit , first dose of mifepristone on 25th Morning for 4-5 weeks pregannacy. on 26th heavy bleeding started, 26th evening i.e.after 36 hrs of first dose, she took 2 tablets of 200mg misoprostol.Bleeding is still there with cramps on lower body. When to do untrasound to confirm complete abortion ... | Hello dear, I understand your concern. The bleeding during abortion is heavy during the initial 1-2 days. But the bleeding will be more than the usual period. The bleeding might be there for a week. But it varies in different people. Anyways I suggest you to get an ultrasound done on 14th day after taking the dose of m... |
Me and my wife had unprotected sex 2 days before her periods date. Her period date is generally around the 18th of every month. She had unwanted 72 tablet after approximately 36 - 38 hrs to avoid pregnancy. Now the date is 22nd and she has still not got her periods. Can taking the pill delay her periods ? We both are w... | Hi, Thanks for the query. Emergency contraceptive pill can alter the menstrual period depending on the period of menstrual cycle when the tablet was taken. As she has taken the pill in the second half of the cycle, it might have postponed her periods. For more details |
My 11 month old so has had a fever for the past 3 days anywhere between 99.8-102.6 degrees. Took him to dr yestertday. Ears and lungs look good. Throat seems sore, wont eat anything, just nursing. Very fussy and not sleeping great. Now today he feels coldand temp is 96.6 is this too low??? | Sore throat is usually caused due to a virus called Epstein Barr Virus (a condition called infectious mononucleosis or mono in short) or due to a bacterium called Streptococcus (Strep throat). Irrespective of use of antibiotics, the condition (in either case) takes 5-7 days to resolve. Till then management is supportiv... |
My brother s blood test report says | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, Your brother is having Thrombocytopenia which means low platelet count the cells which are useful in blood clotting. He should see a Physician and complete workup like Complete blood count with peripheral smear study, Liver function test, Kidney function test and Ultrasonography of abd... |
My 18 month has a red dot in the white of her eye - doesnt seem to be bothered by it and no other symptons but I dont know if it could be something to worry about it? Do you know what causes this and if she should see a doctor? Will the red dot go away on its own? | I am pleasure to answer your question. The red spot you see is most likely a small blood vessel. In medical terms, it is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Small blood vessels lie underneath the conjunctiva, the clear coating that covers the sclera, the white part of the eye. But most often feel no pain, irritation o... |
My father is sick in the hospital. He has been there for 3 months. He has prostate cancer but the cause of his illness has been MRSA, kidney failure, and various respitory infections including Fungal Pneumonia. I have notice that his tongue, mouth and gums are turning orange. What would cause this? | Hello, I can understand your concern. I can think of several possibilities for the orange discoloration of tongue, gums and teeth of your father. Firstly, as he is in hospital for 3 months for various diseases, it is understandable that his oral hygiene will be compromised. Regular tooth brushing, flossing and gargles ... |
My boyfriend had a boxing spa-ing match with a friend and and was punched in the mouth, it looked like his top front tooth may have split his bottom lip, this happened Saturday night. The spit has closed in but is a white colour the lip is still enlarged and very painful it is bruised. Should he see the doctor to get i... | Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. As you mentioned there was trauma to lip from upper tooth. This takes time to heal and goes through a series of stages while healing. The white color is of traumatic ulcer which has pus accumulation in it. That is why lip may be slightly swollen as well. This may take 2-3 ... |
I have pain on the back part of my right leg it feels like someone is stretching my vein like a rubber band, I have been putting ice and taking advil and rubbing ben gay on it works for a little while then the pain starts all over again. do you know what else I can do? | Hello Leg pain can be due to electrolyte imbalance. Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Yes you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself. Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fomentation to leg. Ad... |
I often have pain on my right abdomen area I am a gassy person. This pain comes and goes close to my menstral cycle it s more prominant. I have had a cyst on my ovaries that has been removed. This pain is barrible it s not extremely painful. It only becomes extremely painful once in a while. Once in awhile when flippin... | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Your history is definitely indicative of an inflammatory pathology going on in the abdomen; this is the reason the pain is more near menstrual periods and increases on flipping over. You need a physical / clinical examination by a Gastroenterologist and contrast enha... |
hi guys there....i been doing hand job or mast****** for 4 or more years. now feeling pain in knees and cant stop it and i dont know how i may stop it. after every time i did it , i planned not to do it again..i cant even run now, cant work usually in house general tasks, if i do i start feeling pain in my arm and the... | Hello, Please understand masturbation is safe and never unhealthy if it is done in moderation. You can masturbate 3 or 4 times in a week. If you have good stamina it can be more. Even though excess masturbation can cause tiredness, it will not last if you discontinue masturbation for some days. In your case, please pr... |
Hi, I had a myocardial infarction in July 2010 and have been on Ramipril, Bisoprolol, Clopidigrel, Asprin, Atorvistatin since then. I feel quite unwell most of the time (chest tightning, choking feeling, headaches, muscle pain) My GP suggested I take 2 weeks off ramipril as a trial. If this is not successful he will tr... | Hello Siri have read the medical details provided by you and I completely understand your concern. The symptoms that you are telling you are experiencing are not a good sign. I would like to suggest you that after having a Myocardial Infarction it's not advisable to play with your medicines like this. So it's better fo... |
Hi! My friend has hepatitis B, and we live very far from each other. She recently told me she has hepatitis B, and last night I told her not to go to this party, in conjunction also with what her doctor told her, because she has an open wound in her hand and it was much better to stay at home and lay low to avoid infec... | Hi thanks for asking question. Yes hepatitis B can spread through open wound. Hepatitis B can spread through sharing items of infected person like razor, toothbrush etc. It can also spread if you come in contact with her secretions or in contact with open wound. Your anger is obvious. You should counsel her calmly and ... |
My husband has had a liver ultrasound scan which showed fatty deposits, following raised LFT and cholesterol test results recently. He also has concentrated urine yet goes very frequently, and also has diverticulitis. He does not drink alcohol or smoke and is not obese. He did take amytriptyline for migraines for 10 ye... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ... The amitryptillin on long term use can lead irregular heart beat or dizziness like side effects... Rarely it can affect liver also.... Your cholesterol high so low fat diet and regular exercise done... Fruits taken more. As diverticulitis present fiber supplement can be given... If needed ... |
In 2005 I had a liver biopsy, which showed stage 1 liver disease (Hep C), in March 2013 I had another liver biopsy, which showed I was at stage 2. Last Sunday, out of the blue, my thigh muscles both ached. A couple hrs later my hip joints ached, as well. The next a.m. my right leg & hip were fine, but it felt (and stil... | Hepatitis c have nothing to do with your thigh pain yet there are 2 possibility no 1 is dysfunction in your L1/2 vertebrae caused by spondylosis or disc or even simple cold no2 is that you are developing hip osteoarthritis try simple sustained stretch to your hip flexors for 1 min if pain improves it is a hip condition... |
My root canaled teeth( molar) is paining for the last two days..large pain..i done the treatment before 2 years.what can i do? I had some tablets after getting suggestion from nearest dentist...they told me to go for re- root cannel..but that is not easy for me.but still pain is comming....cant able to sleep..below to ... | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query and understand your concern as you have undergone root canal treatment now again you have pain in act treated tooth don't be worked so much see what happened is infection is again there near apex of root causing pain and swelling, so for this treatment is Re Act so... |
Recently had an abdomenal CT with contrast. In the 5 min interval Dr detected a tiny area of enhancement in the right lobe of the liver. Too small to currently determine eitology. Should this be a concern? Should it be examined more closely? The CT was a follow-up to a Cryoablation of malignant tumor on the right kidne... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of malignant tumor in kidney. Your ct scan suggest area of enhancement. It can be metastatic tumor from kidney or some other lesion. You need close follow up. If it increased in size then you should go for biopsy of that area. It... |
Hi ..I m really scared...I ve been having fevers, aches, chills, weakness, & fatigue for 2 weeks...my blood work came back with elevated liver enzymes ALP 246, ALT 297, AST 186...I have to get an ultrasound and they did more blood work for possible hepatitis. I m a very healthy 34 yr old and in shock and so scared & ne... | Hello, The elevated liver enzymes most probably could be due to infection with some hepatitis virus or from excess alcohol Chat Doctor. Sometimes fatty liver also can be responsible due to high cholesterol. So I suggest you investigate with ultrasonography abdomen, HAD antibody Elisa testing, Bag ELISA, HCV antibody ... |
I get this pulsating pain in my abdomen after I play soccer. I played soccer all my life, and I never felt pain like this. I went in for a ultra sound but they said everything was normal. It pulsates at the height of the belly button on the front side of the abdomen. It goes side to side. From the right or left side to... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor !short duration recurrent pain in the athletic and outdoor active people may be due to acid peptic disorder or small ureteric stones or simply due to gut infection leading to excessive gas formation causing spasms. You should avoid fried foods and junk foods. Get a urine routine and culture e... |
I am recovering from a tibial plateau fracture (communited with depression) from mid April. I still have pain in the joint, swelling and my leg will not straighten. I am 50 YO Female. I had an MRI and the DR just said I have femoral condylitis. Will this ever straighten out? The DR said it will just take more time and ... | Hi there you say that you are recovering from mid-April but today is 29 March, so I am not sure about the time. Nevertheless, you had a severe fracture of the tibial plateau. This involves the knee joint. Even when the XR shows only damage to the tibial plateau often times the cartilage of the femoral condole is also i... |
my father blood pressure is 86/66 and heart rate of 166 , had a scan showed cancer in the right leg,hips,pelvis,stomach,lungs,liver,and spine was told he has emphysema and today he doesnt know where he is and is not making any sense is it possible the cancer could have spread to his brain? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your father is probably having metastatic for of cancer which has spread to the leg, hip, pelvis, stomach, lungs and spine. Having such a cancerous spread is a serious condition. His general condition is also delicate, and the blood pressure is on lower side with tachycardia or higher than no... |
I suffer from upper central abdominal discomfort and slight nausea . I am 46 yo female. i was diagnosed with helicobactor pylori and had the triple treatment, Referred to gastroenteroligist - all blood tests normal. Ultrasound fine and endoscopy showed no ulcers and all normal besides small hiatis hernia . I have mesh ... | Hello, debrapatrick, I am glad to hear that all your blood tests and ultrasound examinationCame back normal. I am not sure how long ago your hernia mesh displaced. If there was a problem with infection, you would be much sicker with fever, swelling,redness and a high white cell count. Sometimesscar tissue or adhesions ... |
Ive been on Zoloft 200 and wellbutrin 150xl (I was on sr 100) its been over 6 weeks and not much difference other than feeling anxious. Ive been on anti-depressants for a good part of my life. I am 59. psychiatrists just want to increase all the time, but I am sensitive to med;s, I feel worse. I wish a doctor could... | I would like to know what disease you have been having, what are the symptoms of mental illness. The Chat Doctor. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is not effective for anxiety. You must consult a psychiatrist to know what is your diagnosis, and he will give you medications accordingly. If these two medications are not effective... |
I am currently on levothyroxine 50mcg. I have been experiencing very acute episodes of extreme fatigue. Also, I have phases of hair loss, palpitaions, headaches and episodes of eye discomfort where I feel as though my eyes are being squeezed ( sounds strange, but it is the best way to describe it). My last TSH was 6 we... | Hello and very pleased to answer you. There are three types of hypothyroidism |
DEAR Dr.I have been operated on 6th of Sept.at St.Johan Hospital ,Bangalore(india) after the fallowing diagnosis.Benign prostatic Hypertrophy+ B/L inguinal hernia+ Paraumbilical hernia with hypertention.Operative Procedure | HelloThanks for query. You have undergone endoscopic surgery for resection of enlarged prostate and repair of Bilateral Inguinal Hernia and Para Umbilical Hernia very recently and getting burning while passing urine /Burning while passing urine after TURN is common due to following factors 1) Trauma to urethral passage... |
I was having phlebotomies for eight years due to Hemochromotosis but my feritin has been normal for the past five years and the phlebotomies have stopped. Does this mean I no longer have iron overload? My understanding is that hemochromotosis is forever. Last January my feritin was 38. | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Yes. Normal serum ferritin levels means you have no iron overload. Usually hemochromatosis takes at least 20 years to develop after excessive storage of iron and phlebotomy is the treatment of choice. So, now if you have no cause for ... |
I am 34 years old female and Im very worried about my abdominal pain.It started about two weeks ago .It seems like it is coming in the stomach and going through the back .I have been at my doctor ,but he doesnt think its ulcer or pancreatitis or cancer,but Im very worried.I have a long term heart burn problem and i alw... | Hellenist likely pain is due to peptic ulcer in your case. However, other causes should also be ruled out. You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hologram, liver function test, renal function test, urine RE/ME, upper GI endoscopy and ultrasound of abdomen. Proper treatment depend upon findings. U... |
Hi i am 20 years old and I have had stomach aches that feel like cramps in my lower abdomin for about 3 months now and recently its been gas and I have been peeing a lot. Im not sure whats wrong I took a pregnancy test and It said negative.. so whats wrong with me? | Hi, Thanks for your history - cramps in lower abdomen for 3 months, gases and frequency of urination. I would advise you |
My 8 year old son has been having stomach pains in the morning that do not last very long, flushed face several times a week, his breath smells, and increase in gas. He is high-functioning autism, in 3rd grade, having a rough time in school but the situation has been improving yet the symptoms are not going away. | HI. Autism has in built problems with the Hormonal changes, the body clock and so on. This is Pervasive developmental disorder. IT is possible that the evacuation of the feces completely is not happening and so the symptoms of the gases, Bad Breath. The constipation and difficult in the morning to pass the stool may c... |
My mother in law recently had a situation in which she felt an elephant was siting on her chest- she also has high blood pressure with a rapid heart beat. I was wondering what is the the most likely cause of those symptoms? She did go to the hospital and they did one EKG and her heart was normal at the time...a second ... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion she is having musculoskeletal pain mostly, due to fall. But since she is having high blood pressure with rapid heart rate, I advise to get done ECG and 2D Echo both to rule out cardiac damage. If bother fine then no need to worry much for cardiac pain. It will most... |
In the past few weeks, Ive been getting this feeling this weird feeling at the tip of my penis like pee or semen is going to come out. After im done peeing when i wiggle my penis the feeling is as if a semen is going to come out. Ive checked and nothing comes out. Im concerned about the fact that it keeps happening. An... | Hello and thanks for your question.It's my first priority to help you. Well possible causes may include Atlantis, Urethritis. And you should HY Chat Doctor. Do cool water site bath with Betadine solution for 10-15 minutes. You should wear loose fitted cotton clothes to prevent friction. Try OTC AZO pills and cranberry ... |
I am kishan 24 yrs recently the my skin is black,black patches,dark spots,Oily,Openpors and Mature skin,small aging,dark pig mentation around eyes....pls suggest me cram for all face system clean and whiting,smooth skin any few times pls suggest cream and facewash for face all problems clear and skin is smoothly and wh... | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that you have hyperpigmentation over the skin causing black patches while mature skin or aging of skin can be due to some common causes like malnourishment, smoking habit, over exposure to sun, c... |
my husband is 57 years old having sugar past for five years and bp for last 15 years.we have taken thread mill test all results were normal but thread mill test result is indicible ischemia is it normal or abnormal. BP and Sugar are under controll. | Hello, your information is inadequate, but I presume that his treadmill test is positive for inducible ischemia. That means he has blockages in arteries supplying blood to heart.depending upon stage, ECG changes and symptoms during test, he may need additional medicines and /or further work up. If the report is negativ... |
My wife was admitted to hospital for sever pain in stomach. Ultrasound showed 4-5 polys in Galbladder of 3 to 4 mm each. As per doctor it gasto intestine pain and she was treated for same only. What is treatment of polys? Is it something to worry? Can it be treated with medeicenes ? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has multiple polyps un gall bladder. However, its size is very small so it's not a big deal. You have pain which can be relieved by dicyclomine or busulfan. If your bilirubin and liver enzymes are normal then nothing to worry. If you have o... |
Hi Doc, I am 30 mother of 2. I was diagnose with endometriosis 4 years ago, did laparoscopy to remove them and was fine. Now i am having pain again each month when having my period. I am thinking of trying to get pregnant, and am worried. My Last pelvic untrasound is as follows | Hi, How are you doing ? You can surely try & will surely get a healthy pregnancy. Let me say why. You are in right age (19-35 yrs) You have proved yourself healthy to get pregnant, twice. Your scan is absolutely normalForget the follicle. Only if follicle is > 25-30 mm it will be called cyst, that too after the time of... |
sir my grand father sh. mittu lal suffering from asthmatic problem since last ten years i got treatment for them from DR.sudher mathur since 7-8 years (MD PHYSCIAN) but now a days my grand pa(72 year old) not satisfy from there treatment so please guidance me what will i do for them. pankaj sen 0000 | Hello Pankaj, Asthma is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages to an allergen. Management consists of |
I consumed Amway Nutrilite protein powder for the last 3 days and now ia m suffering from intense mouth ulcers and blemises in the throat and mouth. My tonsils is also paining. Is this a side effect or is it because of some other reason. I have never experienced this consuming anyother SOYproducts. Please Advise | Hi, You can stop taking the powder for a few days and watch for your symptoms. You might be allergic to any of the ingredients in the powder. Check for the ingredients in powder box for any known allergens. You could be allergic to even any of the preservatives and additives. Switch to other protein powder in case of d... |
Hello, my father had axcel bi femeral bypass surgery to get rid of an infection. This caused acute kidney failure. His Creatinine level was up to 4.9 ish. He has been on dialisis several times now with his levels bearly moving after each treatment. He is currently at 3.7. He is also in congestive heart failure. At... | Hi, kidney disease is broadly classified as two types. Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. In AKA, the chances of long term dialysis is less and patient recovers with time with normal kidney function. But in CKD, patient is on regular hemodialysis for long time or frankly say for lifetime. In that condition... |
I want to know if I have ovarian cancer my symptons are extreme abdominal pain swelling loss of appetite weight loss eating makes it worse I have a discharge have had some bleeding when my husband and I have intercourse it causes his penis to burn and swell for a few days I have nausea some throwing up and massive diar... | HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorYour symptoms may be due to many reasons. You need proper clinical examination and investigation. Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many conditions. Other investigations are routine hologram, RBS,LFT, RFT, Lipid profile, Urine RE/ME, CT Scan can be done if needed. Bleeding after int... |
Daughter 14 had temp of 102 yesterday, runny nose, coughing, we think flu, today this AM normal. laying down yesterday to rest, took Tylenol last night, before bed at 6 | HelloYour daughter is having running nose, cough, fever took Tylenol and fainted next morning after she wakes up. Faintness may be due to these possibilities, these include |
Yes, I have been diagnosed with Strephococcus Group B and my Dr has given me Zinnat 500mg twice daily. My symptons are vaginal not bronchial. I feel that this is not going to help my serious condition as I think I have an abcess which is getting worse by the day.. | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. From your description, it appears that what the doctor has prescribed is right. Each tablet of Innate contains 500 mg cefuroxime, which is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections in the body. Hence, your abscess should subside wit... |
had some type of an insect bite on my elbow. An infection occured which I went to the Dr. and they put me on an antibiotic for 10 days. It has been 8 days and it is no longer red and hot but the elbow still hurts and there is still some swelling. Should I go back to the Dr. or will it just take time? The Dr concerne... | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, there is no need to worry now. As you have taken the antibiotics now for eight days your infection has almost gone. The remaining swelling will go after some days. As infections has go... |
i have had bells palsy for almost 2mnths now and i need help.. the neurologist i was referredto says he cant do anything i developed this when i was 81/2 mnths pregnant. I am 23 and i just want some type of hope me not doing anything is making me more depressed. I have 2 young children and i want to be able to take pic... | Hi there, thanks for asking. In 90 percent of the cases, improvement is almost complete. The most useful thing you can do is to do physiotherapy with your face muscles. It is easy to do, and you can spend some minutes in the morning, evening or both to do. You can do it in front of the mirror. The other things that cou... |
Hello, i have been having right side abdominal pain off & on since Thursday Dec. 20th so 4 days now & am barely able to walk. I called my primary care doctor on xmas eve and he never called me back | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems that you have got some kind of inflammation in your abdomen, possibly a peritonitis due to the involvement of the intro abdominal organs. I would advise you to visit your ER room at the earliest, and not to wait till the next day. Onc... |
Okay so im a guy and Ive had this problem since pre puberty and it happens every time I pee and when Im finished this clear liquid comes out. Its definitely not urine as ( as weird as it sounds) does not smell like urine. I just see all these people so quick and Im waiting for this liquid to finish. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Semen is produced whenever you are sexually aroused. There is nothing to worry. Production of sperm and semen is an automatic process within body. Produced semen is stored inside your body. Now that semen is a waste product. Body needs to throw it out. The stor... |
A had an incident take place on Thursday ! I hurt my ankle pretty bad , I even heard a popping noise as my ankle was being injured. It s been a few days and my swelling as not gone down . I have a swollen ankle and was wondering if I should see a doctor | Hello, I just have read your problem. As you said you heard a popping sound when you get injured. There may be possibilities of tendon tear or muscle rupture or even fracture or a mild fracture in your ankle. As swelling is still persisting. See if your joint is movable? Are you able to walk properly? Do you feel inten... |
Wife is 63 y/o w/f with afib , bilateral stints in legs. Has a really bad cold, for which local doctor placed her on antibiotics (Zpack, Bactrim ) but overlooked anything for congestion or cough. Has been coughing for past three days, not very productive, and the cough has led to severe low back pain (muscle strain, I ... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The back as you have described seems to be due to a muscle spasm. In addition to the NSAIDs, regular hot fomentation and oral muscle relaxants will help[in decreasing the symptoms. She can apply a local analgesic gel over the area. I hope this information has been both informative and h... |
I just got my MRI results back and it says that T1 AND T2 weighted images of the brain demonstrate an abnormal diffuse appearance of the brain parenchyma. Incidentally noted are prominent perivascilar spaces....what does this mean? But it sayd Normal mri of the brain for my age....I m 33 | Hi,T1 and T2 weighted images are the sequences of MRI done in order to differentiate between gray and white matter of brain. Usually there will be demarcation seen between white matter and gray matter of brain parenchymal. Abnormal diffuse appearance can be early feature of cerebral edema. If you are not symptomatic (h... |
Hi. Ive been suffering from isolated cases of PCVs and SVTs for the past year and four months. All the doctors here in Munich and Berlin say it is of no consequence. Last night I experienced 6-7 really strong PVCs one after the other. Im not under any stress or anxiety. I am from Banglore and here to study. Such PVCs w... | Hi Their have read the details provided by you and I understand your concern very well. I would like to suggest you that go for HOLDER MONITORING which is a 24 hrs ambulatory ECG recording. If the report of the HOLDER shows a PVC's burden of more than 10% then we need to consider it for some treatment and if it is less... |
HI IM HAVING SHORTNESS OF BREATH FOR A COUPLE OF WEeks now it used to be only when lying down now I also have it when talking. Im dealing with anxiety so I kept on blaming it on that and x checked it out. my insurance is not good for another 10 days till I can see a doctor please advise if this is an emergency or it ca... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you are mostly having anxiety related symptoms. Stress and anxiety can also cause menstrual abnormality. But better to rule out Pulmonary causes for your breathlessness. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If th... |
Hi, I have an issue with my chest/lungs, when breathing, it feels like my chest is tight and I never get a full breath in before releasing again. I cant explain very well, but this is the best explanation I can give. My chest , more often than not, feels tight, and I have to force air into my lungs by taking a very dee... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you have already tested negative for asthma, anemia, we should definitely rule out stress and anxiety for your symptoms. Undiagnosed stress and anxiety can cause similar breathing difficulty. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done cou... |
Hi Doctor. My dick is not hard and not waking up even when I am horny now. I might ejaculate with the soft dick. It is never happened before. In the past, it is very fast to ejaculate and soft after first cum. I don t know what to do now. Thanks Mike | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Most common cause for erectile dysfunction is stress and anxiety. But first get done testosterone levels as low testosterone levels can cause similar symptoms. In my this case, you will need testosterone injections. If testosterone levels are norma... |
Hello Doctor,I have 1 question on Blood-clot in the Brain. I had a Blood-clot in my brain last year. After my discharge doctor advised me to continue the tab- ACITROM - 1mg and 2mg simoltaneoulsy and my PT-INR report was also normal i.,e 2.45.Now I have discontinued the tablet.My question is should I have a MRI-scan o... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I need some more details to advise you to regard the need of repeat MRI or the need of using citron. What was the diagnosis? Blood clot is a non-specific term. Was it a clot in the veins or arteries? If you can upload the old MRI, it would be useful. If the clot occurred due to hea... |
I am soon to be a 55 yo female, and just a year into menopause. Am curious if it is normal that my teeth are suddenly cracking. I have just had chicken wings while at dinner and just had a rear upper tooth crack? I also had a right lower tooth crack at the base of the tooth? Please help | Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor. According to your complaint you have problem of brittle teeth that one may be because of decrease calcium level or more force apply over tooth. Because of excessive attrition may lead to this type of problems. Clinical examination of teeth give exact idea about problems. Menopausal stage a... |
Hi, I have pain all over my body, chills, headache, no fever, intermittent left side neck pain, numb sensation to left side of face. It was thoght that I had lyme disease, but the tests came in negative. i completed docycycline, but they don t know whats wrong with me and the symptoms are back | Hi, Thanks for asking to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your symptoms. Pain all over my body, chills, headache with pain around left side of might be due to Pharyngitis which ultimately lead to ear blockage and sinusitis. These can cause the above-mentioned symptoms. If fever is not there you can simply take Phenylep... |
Hi I have foot drop due to accident from past 7 months Currently I have under gone some tests and it says --1. Right Peroneal motor nerve CMAP is absent2. Right tibial motor nerve shows normal distal latency, reduced CMAP amplitude and normal velocity3. Both Sural sensory nerve shows normal SNAP amplitude and normal V... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your complaints and nerve conduction study findings. As per the report, there is severe damage to the perineal nerve on the right side and partial damage to the tibial nerve on the right side. These findings explain the reason for your foot Chat Doctor. Recovery may be... |
I was diagnosed with depression anxiety last year about this time. I was put on Effexor and also had to go on diazepam for my anxiety. I took the year off to get myself back on track. I went back to work in September and all was going well. Somethings happened in my life one of which I lost one of my former student... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor The symptoms you have mentioned clearly indicate that you have panic disorder and anxiety disorder. Though with diazepam the symptoms will come under control, but treatment of anxiety disorder is must for proper relief. Many medicines like SSRIs as sertraline, Escitalopram etc. are usually... |
I just had ACDF surgery and a week later developed aDVt in my left calf, I was put on xeralto . I am supposed to be having a lumbar punal fusion on nov 19th-emg th after the acdf - now the surgeon wants to wait 6 months or the lumbar fusion, but I am taking Vicodin every 4 hours round the lock, and still have intense p... | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. As you already have DVT in your left leg, undergoing a spinal surgery may aggravate or worsen the DVT and even there are chances that you may develop pulmonary embolism. So, spinal fusion is definitely not indicated right now. In the meantime, to reduce your articular pains in the... |
my husband had an unusual neck pain last night along the back or side up to his head. today he feels dizzy and said the light on the electric blanket indicator was rising ...ie moving, which it could not...he had a visual episode. is this a stroke warning? He had been doing some work on a ceiling, looking up. He is 73,... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor.come am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you have mentioned the following complaints1. Severe Dizziness2. Neck Pain along the back or side up to his head3. Said Light on the electric blanket indicator was rising Neck Pain can b... |
Hello sir from marriage i didnt conceived even one time also. Doctors told me that i have cyst but last month they do hystroscopy and laproscopy surgery. Now they planned for ivf on august month 30/6/2013 is my lmp from 14th they advice me to take DUOLUTON L tablets n..o. w. my doubt is if i didnt take DUOLUTON L table... | HelloThanks for your query. Duoloton tablets are given to down regulate before IVF. They regulate the hormonal axis and the bleeding pattern before going for a cycle of IVF. You need to post the results of the hysteroscopy and laparoscopy in order for me to comment whether there is a chance for conception. Just not tak... |
I had unprotected sex on 12 th day after my period. after having sex i felt lower abdominal pain in the evening which lasted for about an hour and later i didnt felt any pain but iam worried that is it a symptom of pregnancy or will i get pregnant? plz reply ...Thanks in advance. | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The pains you are experiencing likely due to the musculoskeletal pain due to physical strain (pregnancy symptoms will not straight away after unprotected sex).2. Normally the symptoms start after a missed period.3. In your care there are chances to get pregnancy according to your period dates... |
My 85 yr old mother is in the hospital with gallbladder problems. Diagnosed last yr with stones but told they would not remove it because of her age and not many stones. Now pain is bad and they are considering it.Complications for this surgery on a woman her age? | Hi, I understand your concerns about the health of your mother and I will try to explain at you the risks for such surgery at a patient at 85 years old. First that you must understand is that the main problem here is not the procedure itself. An expert surgeon might do a laparoscopic cholecystectomy without any problem... |
With jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels, but good energy levels, can a patient exercise vigorously periodically - or is rest and some walking recommended until symptoms subside. I ask only because it will be 4 months until a liver specialist is available and there is some muscle degeneration in the patient. | Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for the safety of doing vigorous exercise while suffering from liver disease. Incomplete data |
I have been tested many for kidney problems but the tests showed nothing. I was sent to the hospital yesterday and the CT showed the left kidney is chronic and the right kidney has stranding and the right kidney is acute and in failure. I am 21. thanks for your help. Ashley | Hello Ashley and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. The CT scan is suggestive of infection in both kidneys, with right kidney failure. You need to do |
i had an allergic reaction to something i ate my face neck and chest turned bright red and my nose became stuffy and i had a hard time breathing it lasted about 3 hours now 2 days later all the places that turned red are flaking it looks like peeling after a sunburn is this because of the reaction or is something else ... | Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Yes these are signs of food related allergy. You have not mentioned your age. Allergic response takes some time to resolve. If your symptoms are decreasing then you just need to wait but of they are not then I would suggest you following things |
Hi, I ve had severe lower back pain in my kidney area for 2 weeks along with the feeling of something stuck in my throat . I ve cleared my throat and spit out blood on a few occasions. I do not have a UTI I was checked. I feel pressure in my lungs when I bend over sometimes. I ve has the chills off and on. No fever tho... | Hi Vincent looking at history I feel that you are suffering from throat or upper respiratory infection which is quite common and frequent in smokers. Back pain seems to be a secondary to chills which you had on occasions I advise you to get examined yourself with your general physician. First resolve your throat proble... |
i have a surgery of testicular torsion on 1 st feb.2012. right testicle is removed and a silicon prosthesis is inserted there. now, after ejaculation i am feeling a mild pain and burning in penis. although urine c/s report is normal with no bacteria. am i need any other tests? what should i do? give me some precosions ... | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have pain in pain and burning in penis after ejaculation. You have undergone surgery of Orchidectomy for torsion of testis and a silicon prosthesis has been implanted in your scrotal sac. This is in no way related to your pain in pe... |
hello...doctor ito from nagaland age 23 male taken medicine for last 14 months(tubercolusis)continuing akurit kits..but dont shows improvment due aspectic and plural thickness please help is there any further treatment?and also pilling out the lungs cover is there any abnoramalities,side effect? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Kindly consult a specialist (pulmonologist) for review of the anti-tubercular treatment (ATT). No ATT regime is as long as 14 months. Prolonged ATT is given only in case of bone tuberculosis. The ATT has be reviewed at regular intervals to assess the effectiveness of treatment. In case... |
My son is 18 and seems very depressed. he went to his doctor and was put on celexa but it doesn t seem to help. He has been struggling for about 3 years now but seems to be getting alot worse in the last couple of months. he has gone from being a very talented hockey player and bullrider to hanging out with a very Ques... | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor As per your description, following possibilities are there-1) Major Depressive disorder2) Bipolar disorder 3) Psychotic disorder like delusional disorder/schizophrenia4) Substance use disorder Consult a psychiatrist for detailed work up and management as he may require other medicines also ... |
What would you call these symptoms? I fall a lot and have weakness and shake when I try to get up from sitting down. I have type 2 diabetes with high blood pressure and neuropathy in my legs and hands. I also have sleep apnea and a horse shoe shaped kidney the right side is smaller so the doctor put a stint in that ... | Hello and Welcome to Ask a Doctor have reviewed your query regarding your symptoms and the question of what do they indicate. The symptoms you describe are typical of the ravages uncontrolled high blood sugar and blood pressure have on your body, nerves, autonomic nervous system and other organs. The kidneys are not re... |
My 10 month old just got over a virus with fevers ranging from 101 to 103.5. He is presently not febrile but has developed a rash on arma , legs and abdomen. When chNGING HIS DIAPER I NOTICED A SLIGHT PORTRUSION UNDER HIS LEFT LOWER RIB. ANY CONCLUSIONS? | Protrusion under left lower rib could be spleen which has enlarged. I think it's not associated with the fever. Enlargement of spleen occurs in Thalassemia which is very common in India. Get an ultrasonography of abdomen done, if it reveals splenic enlargement get a HPLC done for thalassemia screen which is even recomm... |
hi, I am 22 years old. i am dealing with depression and some anger issues. I am not quiet sure as to how to deal with them. I tend to make the wrong decisions lately and the ones close to me tend to get hurt all the time due to my actions. im always moody and dull and get sensitive for the slightest thing. im always de... | Hai ravjayamaha, with your information it is evident that you are in difficult situation handling stressful life. You also mention poor social support & expressed suicidal ideas. So do not wait/hesitate to meet your nearest psychiatrist. Remember Depression is a treatable disorder. With adequate medication and psychoth... |
From my childhood I am masturbating heavily as a result my penis always remain wet due to excess flow of lubricants {that comes due to excessive masturbation of penis }Now please suggest what mistake I did in the past due to low knowledge and careless in nature i am suffering a lot now a days Unab... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Penile lubrication liquid or popularly called as pre-cum will be produced by your glands the movement you are sexually arose. This liquid is, as you know, AA lubricant, and it helps in easy penetration and movement of your penis within vagina. The production of... |
I was dry heaving this morning and believe I pulled something in my lower back.It is a very sharp and quick pain, but very relevant. I am not able to bend backwards to much as forwards? I am wondering what I can do at home as I do not have time to take off to look into this right now. | Hi, This is common to have a backache. It's mostly because of muscle stretch. Though its not serious yes it can be very painful. Generally, we advise applying some heat pads, and massage with warm oil. Besides, you also can take some over the counter painkiller like Ibuprofen. However, if the pain is too severe, or yo... |
My dog bite a woman when she was 12 weeks pregnant. Broke the skin on her face. She was taken to the ER and treated. Her baby girl was just born 2 weeks ago and she has two holes in her heart and a weak heart valve. Doctors say there is nothing they can do. Could this be an effect of the dog bite? | Welcome to the ChatDoctorIts very unlikely to be the effect of dog bite. Dog bites are usually managed by anti rabies vaccines and immunoglobulins. Also, in cases of wounds, stitches may be required under antibiotic cover. There are medicines which are safe in pregnancy and are used by doctors if they know that the pat... |
I suffer physically from periodic anxiety, clausterphobia , quite sudden onset but not often and have never had this occur before this past year. Whats causing it, is my diet related to this? I cant see any obvious difference in my routines, habits etc.... I am physically active, 40 year old mom of two (if that helps... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Claustrophobia is the fear of having no escape and being in closed or small spaces or rooms. Are you getting it right? For every occurrence, there has to be a trigger. Diet has very little to do about it. It has to be your lifes... |
my 8 year old step daughter has recurring vaginal smell, this has been present on and off for the last 5 years. When we have her every other weekend we do not use any soap or bath products, but her mother still uses bathing products. She sometimes complains of itching.. We took her to our GP this time last year and he ... | Dear stepmother, your concern is genuine. In your stepdaughters case you need to be watchful, and teach her how to clean her private parts. And keep it clean and Chat Doctor. But what more is needed here is communication. Her faith in you as a well-wisher. She is a small child, who knows what she has been thinking and... |
hi doctor am of age 24 am suffering from alopecia which i came to know that due to immune system disorder.when i consulted the doctor he advised to take minoxidil but i hav a doubt does the minoxidil suppress theimmune system?do we need to use minoxidil for life long as there is no specific treatment for immunity disor... | Hi, Minoxidil when applied on the scalp, dilates the blood vessels on the scalp and increases the blood flow. Thus, the hair follicles are stimulated causing hair growth. Minoxidil takes 2 to 3 weeks to act, and the hair growth may stop 2 or 3 months after stopping the Chat Doctor. No well-defined studies are availabl... |
I have been having severe (L) sciatic area pain that prevents me from sitting up to get up in the am. I have to roll out of the side of the bed. This has been ongoing 3-4 months. I do have DJD at multiple levels buts this is like no other pain I have had related to my lower back. I had a x-ray that shows Ovoid calcific... | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I would like to have some more information on your concern |
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