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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello my name is kevin and i smoked some incense with a few friends and i was stupid for doing it because all the bad things ive heard from it, so the fake pot stuff he had didnt seem right as another kinda a friend i know smokes and showed me before was more dry like and easy to light the stuff i took a couple hits of... | Hello Kevin!My name is |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am noticing swollen joints or bumps on my wrists and now on the back of my heal that makes it hurt when I use my wrists and to walk. It seams that I am getting these from nothing. I had an exray on my wrist said it was severe artitis however I have never had these hard lumps like. | Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to arthritis. I suggest to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Naproxen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Furthermore, I recommend gentle stretching exercises. If the symptoms continue, you should see a rheumatologist. H... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 5 year old daughter has red blotchy irregular shaped and slightly raised rash concentrated in the folds of her body,even including her vaginal area and going far back between her buttocks.Her underarms are almost full of it.There are some spots on the rest of her.Its really scratchy.She has a bad cough accompanying ... | Hi, When you describe those symptoms it seems that your kid is allergic. And she is probable not treated. Try some allergy doctor and her life will have an important improvement. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband is having pain in his testicles. They are pulsating and he said he can actually see them moving. He was diagnosed with an infection in his pelvis/groin two weeks ago and took a course of antibiotics. Is this the same infection or is something more severe going on? | HIIT is not clear from your question about the infection he had. Had he recovered completely.? If he is feeling pulsations or a mass should consult a urologist and get it examined at the earliest to rule out infection again. Varicocele can be associated but will not cause pain in the majority of people. So a check-up i... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Kindly advise which course of chemotherapy to follow for the patient with following history: myomectomy-----2007 small rt. ovarian cyst was draind histopathalogical report-------no malignancy 6-7 months after surgery pt. felt rapidly growing mass in lower abdomen CT SCAN---CYST--10*9cm in diameter with 2-3cm irregular ... | Hi, As there the replace duration is more than six months, same chemotherapy is indicated. However, I am not sure from the details provided that she received only three cycles or after the response evaluation further three cycles were completed. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Is Eptoin safe to take even if u hav no history of epilepsy , as my husband had a seizure due to high viral fever, after wards all tests r ok i.e EEG , CT scan , he is normal back to work ,driving to office . But still prescribed Eptoin 100 mg - 2 tab in night/ 2 months as precautionary measure my question is is it saf... | Hi, The medicine has been prescribed in order to prevent him from having another seizure. It would be best if the with Chat Doctor. Though Option can cause side effects and problems, if he has tolerated it well for so long, the remaining course would hopefully be uneventful., There is no risk of dependence to Option. ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor My name is Devi I went to doctor today to get my period regularly as I had delay this time by 14 days and she suggested me Regestrone 5Mg will it get my Period I dont want to have a kid now so I am tensed is it the right drug for getting my period immediately? | Hi, Progesterone (Norethisterone) is a hormone used to regularize the period and abnormal vaginal bleeding in women due to hormonal imbalances. Yes, Progesterone is the right Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good Evening Dr,I have my sister who have done abortion last year as baby was sufferrring from "Spina Bifada" and doctor has insisted for abortion, she was in her 6th month of pregnancy. Now after a year my sister and broher in law are trying for baby but are hardly getting any success. So far we have approached 2 doct... | Hi, Your sister and her husband should have proper counselling and guidance before trying to conceive again. Also, I presume the doctors have investigated for any tubal blocks and TORCH titles. Treatment for infertility is most often time and patience consuming. I suggest that they see an experienced infertility specia... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Recently came across a girl of 11 years old in Colombia with immune deficiency and extremely severe fungal infection which has basically taken over 60% of her face. Is there any possibility that such a condition could be reversed? Email address is YYYY@YYYY | What is the cause of immunodeficiency is to be seen ...if it is HIV den the proper ART therapy for DAT have to be taken . |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Doctor I am 29 year old, going through the fertility treatment. All Hormone test, thyroid test, PCOS test, all seems to be normal. Semen analysis of my husband also shows all normal. Doctor prescribed me 100mg clomid from day 2 to 6 day. but the follicle size is not at all growing, till day 18. after 18th day the... | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply:1) You might be having polycystic ovaries who generally ovulate late. This needs to be confirmed by scan from your doctor.2) Next time ask your doctor about using gonadotrophin injections which help in growing follicles.3... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, i have a daughter of 2yrs old.i did shirodkar stiches after 3months of my pregnancy. 5 months before i was pregnant i did an abortion and after that im having a lump inside my vagina and sometimes a pieces of flest come just to block the hole.i need to massage my belly to get it ok but the lump is still there and c... | Hi, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-Vaginal Cyst. Treatment -By Surgical Excision with Gone Surgeon. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. suggests ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had surgery to repair 5 hernias and a scar repaired on July 21, all the skin on my incision died and I now have an open wound 6 in by 4 in 13 cm deep from the dead skin removal I have a kci wound vac the doc said it was from citrobacter, what is this and how did I get it | Hello, THX to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that Enterobacter is one type of bacteria. This type of bacteria is usually found in OPEX wound. Multi Chat Doctor. You should require a sensitivity in hand to treat infection caused by such a bacterium. If you have anything else to ask ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have in the past had problems with my right hand/wrist hurting. This morning I woke up with my stomach being upset and my hand/wrist hurt so bad. As the day went on; the pain is worse...my hand is red....big and i know my blood prusser is up from the pain. When i do anything with it the pain is so bad i scream n s... | You can use hot back that will relieve your pain and increase blood pressure and help to Chat Doctor. And can also take physiotherapy wish you a good health |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I fainted on my front lawn, mostly I because I did not eat this morning and got dizzy and fell. I have also got fibromyalsia and have fallen before. Under Dr. s care. I have insurance, but you may know the ER wait. So, I fell toward my side. Could not get up. Someone, a neighbor carried me in my house. I am icing it, a... | Hello, The intense pain in the right wrist after a fall is suggestive of a bone injury-fracture. This needs an X-ray for a proper evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | okay, so i hit my tailbone really hard on the side of a chair the other day, i have a very stick-out tailbone , and even though the chair didn t make any direct contact with my skin, it is extremely soar and sort of bruised and it has a bump that almost looks like a blister... not sure what to do because it has been th... | HiT hanks for this Quertle pain and blister after hitting the tail bone or poor sitting position is common. Symptoms may subside even without medications.However, if pain is serious you take a pain Chat Doctor. You may apply ice packs if pain too serious to numb the pains. I will also recommend good hygiene to prevent ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i recently got my wisdom teeth removed last wednesday, the 22nd. and the healing process has been going very smoothly, except for the right side of my mouth. i have seemed to develope a blister like bump on my gum where one of the teeth were removed, and it is a bit painful. withstandable, but still very concerning. i ... | If you are experiencing pain, any localized infection should be ruled out. Kindly get yourself examined clinically to rule out any infection. Continue to painkillers as prescribed to alleviate pain. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a tumor removed from my face and it came back that there was some type of auto immune disease. The blood test showed none however 8 months later I have had a baby and my lips are swollen I went to the dentist and he asked did I have an auto immune diseas because it is showing in my gums. WHat could it be and will... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. We are looking at a possible progress syn Chat Doctor. 2. Causes |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my relative had done MRI lumbar spine and the conclusion is L4 - L5 discs shows diffuse herniation narrowing spinal canal adn both nerual formaina and touching roots . L5 - S1 disc shows central - left para central protrusion compressing mainly left sided nerve root . what does it mean? she is adviced for surgery by do... | Hi, Dear you have not given the age of your relative and complaints for which MRI was advised by doctor. Painkillers advised by the Doctor should be used and along with she needs some physiotherapy to receive the symptoms.it is advised to consult some neurophysician along with patient and her reports for expert opinion... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Sir, I am 28 years old married guy and below are the particulars of my sperm test report. Please have a look into this and interpret the results to me.. I am concerned whether I am sexually normal or do I need to consult a doctor for a baby. Volume: 0.5 ml Viscosity: Thin Reaction: Alkaline Sperm Count: 65 millio... | Your sperm count morphology motility in all in normal range except for volume ... A low volume (less than 1 ml) is an uncommon problem, and is often due to incomplete ejaculation (which is not rare because of the stress of producing a sample in the lab !) or spillage. Other than this a low volume might indicate an obst... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello ,My father now aged 72 yrs, weight 105 kg,admitted to hospital in 2004 and in 2011 ,in both occasion he was found deficiency of sodium and high potassium content,in 2004 he only gone through angiogram but doctor not strongly recommended for angioplasty ,but in 2011 we put two stunts in his heart now.He is f... | Hello there I understand your concerned need to give him It D and calcium supplements after discussing with your physician Co q will also recheck for depressive state and Electrolyte levels along with protein levels in the blood They could be a cause too Hope that helps |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I haver asthma and just got over a devere cold. I havent been able to breathe and im coughing for over a week. I just started taking 20 mg prednisone 2x/day. I plan on taking it for 5 days. do i need to be weaned off after the 5 days? (I cant reach my dr) | HIF for acute treatment of 5 days then no need to wean the Chat Doctor. If prolonged for more than a week or if you use repeatedly then you need to wean the |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 36, 5 feet 4 inches, 55 KG, male and was diognosed with Multiple Myeloma in February 2011. Before treatment my ESR was 92mm and after six cycles of Chemo therephy (with Valcade), it came down to 4mm. That was three months back. I got a ESR test done yesterday and it is 13 mm. Please advice. | Hello, You should not worry at present. Your present ESR mark is under normal limit. If it continues to rise then you should be concerned. I will advise you to get it repeated after about 20 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im recently experiencing a stomach ache, and my shit is watery. This has been happening for three days now. Im guessing this will stop eventually but Im just wondering if theres a way to make mayself feel more comfortable while experiencing this. Also, is there a proper way of saying watery shit | Hi, From history it seems that you might be having gastroenteritis giving this problem. Take antispasmodic medicine like Metal spas. Take Ofloxacilin, tinidazole combination medicine for 3 days. Take light diet like curd, rice, butter milk and apple, orange juices. Take plenty of water. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I m a 26 year old female, who has suffered with a number of health conditions in the past. Two years ago I had a large (20cm) benign schwannoma tumour removed surgically from a nerve behind my lung , and I also had blood clots across both lungs, which I was treated with warfarin for for 6 months. I have for the las... | DEAR VICKY DONOR BE NERVOUS AND Lose YOUR RATIFICATION WITH TREATMENT, YOU SHOULD GET ADMITTED IN A CLINIC AND A THOROUGH BLOOD INVESTIGATIONS, ULTRASOUND AND CT SCAN EXAMINATION OF ABDOMEN ADVISED FOR A FINAL DIAGNOSIS |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there I had dengue fever last month, I recovered from that, but now I am suffering from acute back pain. My MRI shows L5/S1 annular posterior tear and buldge at L4. MRI showed impression of myositis also. I did my blood test, it showed high TLC 16000. I am on cortisone (6mg) and antibiotic. Can you please suggest m... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Cortisone has a generalized anti-inflammatory effect, and it can decrease the inflammation caused by the myositis. A high TLC in blood can happen due to infection, allergy or inflammation. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son-in-law has terminal alveolar soft part sarcoma that he ha been battling for two years.......his doctor told him that there is no more treatment to treat him, as he is neutropenic. He advised him to make end of life plans to to what he wants to do,,,,see who he wants to see etc. Well, his WBC and platelets have c... | Good morning. Your son-in-law is suffering from terminal illness, and he is neutropenia. The reason for sudden increase in his WBC counts can be the growth factors given to him by the doctor to increase his WBC counts to prevent the development of infections. Sometimes the lab report may be spurious that is another rea... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am taking Praxidep CR and continuously for 1 year. I AM HAVING MUSCLE PAIN WHILE CAUGHING and also there is a countinuous bang noise which I hear while moving , and small uneasiness in hand and fingure while I change posture . Is it because of the medicine? | Hi. I can understand your concern. It could be related to the Chat Doctor. It would be advisable to consult your doctor for the same.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor The last 2 days I have woken up absolutely exhausted even though I have had over 7 hours sleep both nights. I have a throbbing headache and today I have been sick several times and have lost my appetite. Now my legs, neck and arms are aching as well. Please could you tell me what this is? Thanks You | In my opinion you should do some tests, check your calcium, phosphorus, magnesium levels, do a simple urine test and check your TSH, T4 levels .tell me what you find also if you are a female are you on contraceptive pills ? Good luck |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my name is rohit i am frm india i am taking s proxyne and spasmo cool plus capsule before 3 month now from 1 week i am not taking capsule my stomach is paining and my potty is coming green i consult to a chemist they gave me aome medicine like r-loc 150 eldospas plus nflox-tz | Hi,The common side effects of sproxyne and spasmo cool plus include nausea, vomiting, ChatDoctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have recently noticed that i have a swollen lymph node on the bacl left side of my neck. you cant see it, i noticed it but palpating the area. it does not bother me other then the fact i know it is there. i have no other symptoms. my parents say they cant feel it however i can. it also kind of feels like a muscle. bu... | Hello, As your lymph node is asymptomatic please get its FNAC done to reach up to a proper diagnosis for treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have developed a small cluster of acne like bumps on my face but only only the right cheek. They are very painful and sore to the touch. There are a total of six bumps in this cluster. They do not itch but it is slightly red and irritated and as mentioned earlier. Rather sore to the touch. At 43 Ive had acne before a... | Hi, John, Thanks for query, You have got infected acne. Go for antibiotic medicine like Amoxicillin, clavunic acid combination medicines and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Apply triple cream. Wash your face frequently with plane water. Take green veges and more water. Ok and bye. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. My girlfriend is experiencing very bad gas build up. Its stuck in her abdomen and chest . Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. | Welcome to Chat Doctor see to it that her bowel is moved regularly, and she is not constipated if constipated use sorbilin4tsf at bed time take plenty liquids and high roughage diet avoid all spicy food and fried food stake gr8 OD once daily genus mp stab /syrup may be helpful to consult doctor and get checked up hopin... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have the chills but no fever ,my temp is about 97.5 . sometimes the chills feels like they hurt , sometimes no matter how warm it is i m still cold , my doctor says he thinks it may be a virus.He said my liver enzymes were elevated . He drew quite a bit of blood and that s all he came up with.Someone said osteomylyti... | Hi. Your doctors' opinion should be regarded and not of a non doctor. In absence of blood report or details of elevated enzymes, it is not possible for any doctor to comment correctly. It would be alt if you send more details. Hope it is useful to you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my brother was diagonised to have jaundice and within 5 days he appeared to have swollen feet and stomach and was admitted in a ahospital where he undewent dialysis for more than 5 times saying that he had a high urea and creatine level ,for 8 days now that he is sent to home he still has a problem with the urea level ... | Probably he might have acute hepatitis and later developed some renal failure. His high levels of BUN/Creatinine are probably from his metabolism. I would suggest he see a nephrologist urgently as this high number is very danger. Kind regardsSrinivas |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, i m 24 yrs old i have a jaunidice from 20 days, the jaudice is diagnose in early stage. after consulting the doctor they recommend to avoid oily, fatty & protiens diet & take carbohydrate diet, fresh fruits etc.after 20 days- my billurubin level at this time 10.5 from a long time but enzime is decreasingdr. allows ... | Your body is recovering from an illness. It will take some time to return to normalcy. IN the meantime maintain the diet as it is important for a complete recovery. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have a child who is nearly two. His poo was very runny and smelly, sometimes almost like water. He constantly has nappy rash and is very tender to wipe. His sister has been diagnosed with ceoliac disease but even though he has been tested twice for this disease, his tests have come back negative. I feel there is ... | Although test is negative your child must be having celiac. Biopsy is confirmed test .but your child responded to gluten-free diet is very imp clue. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am having excessive hair loss from last 3 months. First i thought its due to monsoon, humidity and dandruff. but its happening now also when the monsoon is over. What should i do to save it. Also my friend suggested me to take Follyhair tablets. I want to know whether there are any side effects of these tablets like ... | Hi.you can start these tablets for hair hall. They contain biotin which is required for hair regrowth. Along with these tablets also start iron and calcium supplements. You have to take this treatment at least for 6 months for full benefits. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am 18 years old, weighing 135-140lbs. I was born with a hole in my heart but it grew over before I was two. I have recently been to the hospital 3 times in the past two months for a reaccuring rash, medication for my ( what I think are impacted) wisdom teeth, and just today for a bladder infection. I have started... | Dear Katie, Thanks for your query. If your hole was totally closed or not is an important consideration. Coffee intake can increase heart rate in susceptible individuals and may be responsible for certain causes of chest pain like HERD. It is best to avoid coffee till the issue is sorted out. Please take the help of yo... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I consider myself to be a healthy male,19, always active, but eveytime i drink a protein shake (jay robb protein, half a bannana, berries, almond milk) my chest hurts left lower pectorial and left upper ab. This has been going on for quite sometime now, over a year, no doctor that i have visited has given me a clear an... | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation, You seem to have suffered from-Banana -fructose/ or Milk shake-with lactose intolerance / or Whey protein in -Protein powder allergy, would be possible cause of Chest pain after Chat Doctor. Chest ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Iam 40 years old and attended the hospital for an ultrasound scan for a swelling under my right arm . The Radiographer told me to make an appointment to see my GP , to receive the results in ten days time. When I phoned the surgery , the receptionist said these things can take longer, and gave me 4 May to attend fo... | I am too late to post answer as I joined this forum recently. Hope you have got ultrasound done |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my son s circumcision was almost 2 weeks ago and the swelling continues until now. His Doctor was not around when we get back for check up so its another Doctor who attended to our problem. According to him, it s normal, we only have to use cold water for cleaning, apply cold compress .How long can we expect that the s... | It will take 2-3 weeks for the complete healing. Another week or so and he will be fine. No need to panic if there is no oozing or bleeding from the wound. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was exposed to fumes from several theatrical lighting instruments in an enclosed space a few weeks ago. After trying inhalers and steroid treatment my lungs look clear. However, I still have issues with feeling faint when I am at all active, a metallic taste in my mouth, coughing up metallic tasting watery stuff, and... | Hello, According to the history, you provide better to discuss with a toxicologist specialist for probably further follow up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My mother has metastatic breast cancer that has affected her bones and some part of her brain. Her liver sonograms looked ok but, her liver functions on her blood report are abnormal (besides her bile is in range). SHe had been vomiting and acid reflux frequently but, by reducing her medicine dosages have helped. I wan... | Hi, She has got metastatic breast cancer. Brain met scan be a cause of vomiting, Metastatic lesion in liver can be picked up by sonogram many a time, but there is a chance of missing it also. Anyway, there is treatment of metastatic breast cancer, at this condition, whole brain radiotherapy and hormonal therapy dependi... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have PCOS. I have taken gluconorm 1000mg for 3 years. Now havent taken it in last 6 months as i was feeling nausea, fatigue all the time while i was on medication. So doctor suggested to stop taking it for few months. I am trying to get pregnant. I have missed my period.I have gastric problem also. After 20days of m... | Hello, First, you need to rule out pregnancy by home pregnancy test as you are TTC and 20 days missed period. Treatment of PCs includes low carboy Chat Doctor. Gluconate must be taken to get pregnant as it helps to overcome insulin resistance and facilitate ovulation. Kindly, consult with your doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have some redness / skin irritation around the head of my penis. My family Dr. said it wasn t herpes and instead prescribed some anti fungal cream. It has been two weeks and is better, but hasn t gone away. Should I see a dermatologist instead? Or just give the cream more time? | Hi, You might be having fungal infection or bacterial infection due to not cleaning Sega properly. Clean the Sega by averting fore skin daily while taking shower. Go for one oral antifungal medicine course like Fluconazole. Keep local hygiene clean, Chat Doctor. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my father is 80 yrs old and he is totally normal. Today we do some blood test of him like kidney profil,lever profile and other blood count, every results are normal but his ESR is 34 however as per normal value it shoule be max, 10, what is it meanig.Raj | It is erythrocyte sedimentation rate which goes up in varied health problems. 34 is not a very alarming rise which needs attention. Mild common health problems can give rise to this much increase in ESR to which we do not give importance. Adequate HY Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My domestic worker had a Chest Xray. What does the following mean: Cardiomegaly as well as air space infiltration in lower lung regions. Increased ground glass opifications in both lungs. Vascular prominence centrally. Appearance suggest active atypical infection. May be complicated cardiac decompensation and early ai... | Hi there, As she is hypertensive cardiomegaly means a bigger heart in size is expected.Airspace infiltration meaning either it may be some sort of infection or pulmonary edema due to some degree of heart failure. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! My 3 year old has had vomiting diarrhea for 5 days. Went to er on day 2 for dehydration. Today was the first day she ate and felt better. This evening we noticed swollen knees and hands and a rash on her elbows, knees, arm pits, hands. Benadryl has seemed to help. What could this be? | Hi...by what you say the same virus which has caused the diarrhea might have caused the swelling of joints and rash. It is common in viral illness. Another possibility is that it could be a reactive arthritis to the virus causing diarrhea. If the child is otherwise active, need not worry. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I have a spot with two lumps in it well I think it does and it wont go away I have sqeezed it to the point where blood comes out at first a yellow sticky puss then blood please can you help as I dont like to waste doctors time its on the right cheek of my bum near the anus. | It can be two things first it can be perianal abscess and other possibility is it can be fistula in ANO... so if abscess is small it will reduce with antibiotic... but large abscess and fistula in ANO requires surgical intervention... so if you think, so please consult a surgeon nearby... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a close friend in Germany, he just turned 60, and about 2 years ago he was diagnosed with some sort of blood disease, I cannot remember the name, but it is causing his white cells to increase and red cells to decrease so they are both falling outside the normal limits. They have told him to come in once a year a... | Hello welcome to ChatDoctor, I am ChatDoctor. It ranges from leukemia to myelodysplatic syn |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Yes, I was recently exposed for 7 hours to Professional Strength Goof Off (Xylene, Ethylbenzene, Butoxydiglycol, Acetone and Butane). I was diagnosed with Acute Chemical Bronchitis and treated with prednisone. Two weeks later had two pulmonary embolisms that I was hospitalized for 5 days. With no clinical reason for th... | I am suspecting that being a patient with COPD, your He would be in the higher side due to chronic hypoxia. That itself is a risk factor venous blood clotting. On top of that you must have been hypoxic due to the organic chemicals and the viscosity of your blood would have been increased both by the organic chemicals a... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 9 year old son has had a reoccuring fever off and on every week and a half for the last month or so. The fever happens for a couple of days peaking around 105 along with headache and some stomach ache. He s fine in between these occurances. What could be causing this? | Hi, Having recurrent fever for long time requires some blood work to be carried out. Go for complete blood testing like TC, DC, platelet count, ESR, Report will give exact cause of having fever. After report your doctor will go for appropriate treatment. Give him light food. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello my daughter is going on 2 years old she has a belly that my family likes to call a buda belly because it looks like budas belly does but we know it is not fact we think there might be something wrong with her because the rest of her is skinny even if her back was faced to you you would know that she had a big bel... | Big belly in skinny child occurs because of hypotonia of abdominal musclesExclude protein energy malnutrition In case of huge ascites, same condition occurs |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have sharp, pin pricking pain on my upper back. It stings and radiates pain around my shoulder blade (8/10 on the pain scale). There is no visable bite, marking, or redness on the skin. It is quite distressing, as it is a significant pain with no apparent source. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concernsWith such presentations in my clinic, I would firstly reassure my patient. Mostly this is Myositis or muscle spasm in the upper back muscles . I suggest also doing plain X-ray for cervical and thoracic vertebrae. I advise you to receive muscle relaxant an... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am gymer i don t understand but how I feeling verry pain in body from hipp, hamstring, calf and leg feet include veins stretch and pain . I show a docter and he suggested me take for meganeuro od plus. I want know how this work please give me more suggestions for that | Hi,First I east to tell you is had tab. Aceclofenac100mg+ thiocolchicoside4mg twice a day and cap. Pregabalin75mg night along with tab. You are taking. Now meganeuron, it repairs damaged nerves which is very important in your case. Stop any kind of exercise. Thanks, Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have swelling of testes (no bruising), following bilateral inguinal hernia repair (with mesh, using the tension-free method) 7 days ago. It appears to become more pronounced further into the day, with my my testes at time 2-3 times the normal size. It is resulting in a moderate discomfort when sitting, standing and w... | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone surgery for Bilateral Inguinal Hernia 7 days ago and now has testicular swelling. It is common to have testicular swelling after hernia surgery which gets resolved within 2-3 weeks. You need to take broad spectrum ant... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hey, my daughter which is 12 wants to wear a diapor i guess its because she wets her bet at night alot and many times this month and last i have to leave work because needs clean clothes should i let her wear it or punish her for useing it on her self im stuck went to her doctor and she said that she will grow out of i... | Hello, Its the wrong practice and because of poor toilet training in start though. She is sensible now sit with her and talk to her that diaper is for small babies only those adult wear diapers who are mentally ill. Are you?. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband has a possible wrist fracture. X ray was not terribly clear but they think this is the probable cause. He can touch it without pain can t move it. Yet it is something that he woke up with... Mimial discomfort a few days before this and now there is a red line moving up his arm.... What could this be? | Hello, As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like diclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am inquiring about the concern of a dear friend who has been mostly confined to her bed for the past 6 weeks due to the following symptoms: extreme weakness, dizziness, hands shaking, aching all over, headache, limited intake of food, became dehydrated and had to go to the hospital for iv fluids. Shes had a cat scan... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I appreciate your concern for your friend. Yes, it would be very useful for her to be examined by a neurologist. Her present symptoms may or may not be related to the past episode of shingles. After examination, she may require MRI of brain and spine, and blood work such as thyroid... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I was prescribed an acne topical treatment called Benzoyl Peroxide Gel USP, 10% I currently take ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN and I was wondering if it will interfere with my birth control since the tube does say its an antibiotic. I did some research and some websites say it can and some do not. I would like to know the co... | Namaste Welcome to ChatDoctorGreetings of the benzoyl peroxide acts by release of oxygen, It does not interfere with metabolism of any Chat Doctor. It's unlikely to have any interaction with any other |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a check of my blood pressure recently and it indicated 170 rather than the 140 which is the accepted range!and I have regular head-aches and some strange quivering feelings in my arms and today I felt dizzy on and off!am 48 yrs of age and female!Can you advise a quick remedy?Thank u | Hi, Ideally, BP should 130/80 mm Hg. A high surge of systolic BP can cause dizziness. Lifestyle modification (aerobic exercise regularly, salt restriction and weight loss, if BMI is high and foods containing high potassium) can lower BP. Otherwise, antihypertensive Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had a pain in my right side for several months. It is between my pelvis and my rib cage. It is worse in the morning hours. I awaken in the morning with a pain. It goes away in a few hours after a bm or passing gas. Heat makes it feel better. Bill E. | HiT his can be due to chronic abdominal infection or any problem with the liver or gall bladder. Kindly consult your treating doctor and go ahead for an abdominal and pelvic scan. Hy Chat Doctor. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have an under skin bumb in my pelvic area. at first it did not hurt, I could just feel it with my finger. after about three weeks it seemed to be going away, however, today the skin got red and it is painfull when I touch it. can it be STD, and if not, how can I get rid of it? | Hi.based from your description, yes, it could be folliculitis. This usually occurs after shaving or when a hair is accidentally pulled out, and it gets infected. It could also be a cyst, or an inflammatory reaction which is starting to form an abscess. Medical and/or surgical management will be directed accordingly. Ho... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I AM 57 YEARS OLD. FOR THE PAST ONE MONTH I HAD A PAIN IN MY LEFT LEG KNEE. I FEEL LIKE THAT SOMEBODY IS PULLING MY NERVE FROM LEFT LEG KNEE TO MY WAIST. AT THAT TIME I FELL UNCONFORMTABLE FOR STANDING. AFTER SOME TIME IT WAS NORMAL. IS IT ADVISBALE THAT I CAN TAKE RENERVE CAPSULS FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY MAIL ID. YYYY@YYY... | Hi, there! The best way to investigate joint is to make MRI scan. All weight-bearing and movement pain in the knee can be related to meniscal tears (degenerative in Your situation). Avoid squats and work-outs that make excessive load on knee. I hope this helps |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I ve been experiencing a substantially increaed frequency of painful muscle cramps in various parts of my body (i.e., almost daily) since I began R-Chop chemoterapy for Stage 2 Lymphoma last September. Consequently, on the sixth and last treatment I had six days ago, the Oncologist in charge left out the component of R... | Hi, Christine is causative agent for neuropathy any way symptoms may sometime not very clear to any particular Chat Doctor. R-CHOP regime is used in CD 20+ NHL. Rituximab has maximum efficacy with doxorubicin. Please consult your oncologist. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Sir my daughter is 2years 8monts now she is having pain in throat from last night, yesterday she haved some patato chips so i think because of chips she must have got throat infection, I have given her 5ml Althrocin 125mg syrup today morning becz she was complaing of sever throat pain. so I want your advice what sho... | Hi...potato chips won't cause throat infection. This could be a viral or bacterial pharyngitis. I do not approve of using over the counter antibiotics. I suggest you go ahead and do a rapid antigen streptococcal test and a throat swab culture after consulting your pediatrician. If any one of these is positive, then we ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was suffering from nausea for some days I visited my family doctor who said that my liver has expanded and has given some medicines for 10days. For the first day after taking medicines I have no signs of nausea and I felt hungry but in the 2nd day again the feeling of nausea is comming. The doctor has prescribed me F... | Hi, The symptoms listed by you could possibly be due to infection or due to some form of hepatitis, most commonly foodborne (Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E). Although the treating physician is the best judge of your condition, I think it is prudent to get a set of Liver function tests done to diagnose the cause for your e... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, my mother is 63 years old, she has polycythemia vera from 4 years. From 2-3 weeks she has a very little blood on the toilet paper, but not every day. Yesterday she has diarrhea with no blood or pain, but temperature 37.5C. Is it possible this blood to be result from the polycytemia. Thank you very much! | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Polycythemia causes high hemoglobin and high red blood cell mass. Complications of polycythemia includes thrombosis and sometimes hemorrhage, however, bleeding in stools is unlikely to occur due to polycythemia. I suggest you to consult a gastroenterologist for lower GI endoscopy and t... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | im going to go see my gyno any way, time for my yearly visit. But just curious, I am a 42 year old woman who has been regularaly working out on average 4 to 5 times per week. cardio and strength training. Recenly, a couple of days after my menstral cycle was over, about a half hour in to my work out I have gotten abdom... | Hi. Thanks for your query. The reason looks obvious. There can be retained clots which cause this type of pains, Consult your Gynecologist at the earliest. Ultrasonography helps to confirm or rule out the possible reason. Yes, this is possible that it may go on its way. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son , age 11 is getting medication zotral 25 mg in the morning every day for the depression . By the time he was given methylfenidate 2.5 mg for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. please advise me that can I give both tablet simultaneously as medications for minor child? is it dangerous? | You can give it mam.it is not dangerous.for ADHD u need to give both together.There are no problems in giving both together |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I accidentally gave my 8 year old a double doze of amoxicillin for her ear infection (prescription- 5 ml 3 times a day; gave her by mistake 2 teaspoons under the impression this was 5 ml). I did this for the whole term of her treatment. I just realized. Should I be concerned? She weighs about 65 pounds | Hello, Nothing will happen, and no definite treatment is required. One time the over dosage of Amos does not cuss any problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor,I am Am,ma from delhi,I have query regarding my brother,he is younger to me and his age is now 21.He is a mentally disabled person,where his thinking capacity matches to 15 years old kid,and his speech is not so clear and he is not interested in studies.Right now he is involved in my fathers business.Now my q... | HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor In that case, you have to appoint any of your relative for his look after. He would need assistance for rest of life and you people have to choose anyone on whom you can trust. You can plan all these under national trust act. Consult a lawyer and plan accordingly. In case, you need furth... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I found a lump in the right side of my neck a couple of weeks ago, I thought it was just muscle tension but recently my right eyelid has started drooping and I have a constant pain the right side of my back. Could these things be related and what could it be? | Hi your neck lump has no relation to eye lump. You jar mostly high BP and need to consult physician treatment hit thanks day. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello sir, My son ( 1 year 8 months) is suffering with fewer since 10 weeks, then admitted into hospital... At the time of joining CRP is 95 and ESR is 50.... After discharge we did blood test, the CRP is reduced to 1 and ESR incresed to 100... I don t know what could be the reason for incresing ESR level.. Could you p... | HiT hanks for writing to us.Don't worry about Esprit will go up even when recovering from illness.CRP is reduced - infection is settled. Anemia too can cause raised ESR, check his hemoglobin and deform finishing your child speedy recoveryRegards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I ve dislocated my shoulder exactly 13 months ago.I had to carry my hand for around 1 month in a white thing so it can repair. After that I was careful and for 6 months I ve done no sports only the exercises my physiotherapist gave. But still after 13 months when I do some exercise like for example some tennis I... | Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems that you have unstable shoulder causing frequent dislocations. You need MRI of shoulder to see the defect. Depending upon this surgery will be decided. Till then continue rest and physiotherapy exercises. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer a... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sometimes I get a strange feeling in my chest and then it makes me cough. It almost feels like my heart stops and then the cough gets it going again. It does not happen a lot and does not seem at all predictable. Also, it does not go on for a long time, just a couple of seconds. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. It could be anxiety induced as well if everything else is normal. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved yo... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | AGE 48. HEIGHT 55. WEIGHT APP 85KILO. I USED TO GO TO DOCTOR & OR PHYSICIAN AS AND WHEN FELT BACK PAIN SINCE JAN2009 OR EARLIER. PROVDE ME EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND U SCANNED COPY OF MRI REPORT DT 06.04.2011. AFTER MRI & CT SCAN DOCTOR PRESCRIBED AKT 4 & PYRIDOXINE IP10 ON 18.04.2011 (STARTED IMMEDIATELY) FOR SPIN... | Dear patient you are diagnosed with spine tuberculosis for which AKT 4 is the recommended for a duration of 9 months as its bony tuberculosis. AKT 4 contains 4 Chat Doctor. Isoniazid has peripheral neuropathy as side effect and to prevent it pyridoxine is given along with AKT 4. Also, you have to take |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Complicated question. I m a weekend warrior. I took a 10 mile or so hike 2 weeks ago, ended up in e-room dehyrdated, bp 140/99, creatin lvl 1.32, very lite headed. I was prescribed a low dose of lisinapril and had an alergic reaction. -- still today, my bp is 132/99, and i m still getting little spells of lite headedne... | Hi, Having lightheadedness with deny Chat Doctor. As your creatinine is on the higher side chances of same is high. I suggest you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been experiencing stomach cramps or a stomach ache after eating a meal. I have been on a brat diet and a bland diet. I only eat once a day. I had projectile vomiting after taking Gatorade with mitralax in preparation for a colonoscopy. Since then I am still only Able to eat once a day and I experience nausea wit... | HiT hanks for posting your query. Your might be suffering from gastritis or gastric ulcer or pancreatitis. I advise you to get serum lipase test done and revert to me with reports. Also avoid spicy food and non veg food. Also, what was the finding in your colonoscopy report. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Sir, Yesterday I ate spicy food in the outside. From today morning i am feeling acidity problem. I remember last time doctor prescribed me Ulgel syrup, but I forgot when to take it whether after meal or before meal. Can you please let me know when to consume. Thanks, Mani. | Hi, Angel syrup is to be taken usually after meals. It mainly helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and heart burns. It helps in neutralizing excess acid in the stomach. Besides, you should focus on your diet. Chat Doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | femoral artery angiography for recently diagnosed cerebral aneurysm - I am an asthmatic + COPD, have familial (treated) hypertension, osteopororis (Evista medication), hypothyroidism (following over treatment for Graves Disease in the 1980s). Also suffer with apnoea. I am 72 years old. My concerns are the asstma-COPD c... | Hi, The solution is simple. After angiography, you can recline over an angulated bed at an angle of 60 degrees from floor. You can increase the angle until you feel comfortable. 100% Oxygen supplementation during that period will certainly help. Discuss these issues with your doctor, who will take care of your problem... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sometimes at night, while in bed I get involuntary shakes or spasms, mostly of the head & neck area. It seems to happen most often when I am stressed about one thing or another. If I get up and go read a book and get my mind off my problems, it seems to go away. | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor Involuntary movements are anxiety symptoms. Maybe you are tense due to some reason. There is nothing to worry about them. Better to do some relaxation exercise that JPMR that would help to keep anxiety in control and relax your body. In case, you need any medication, you can consult a ps... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 38 yr old female, I have high cholesterol since I was a teenager, my 12 year old son also has it. My concern is Id like to know if I can test for blocked arteries. I dont have any symptons, however it is a worry on my mind, because my uncle died of a heart attact at 37, and my mother had quadauple bypass at 5... | Yes u have a strong family history and risk factor so u should get baseline ECG and stress exercise test that will clarify. Keep close watch on symptoms like heaviness burning in chest esp on exertion and periodically check your cholesterol levels. Try to adapt healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, avoid other risk fact... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | this is regarding for my wife, she is pregnant from past 35 days and have don tvs scanning, found that not yet grown and have chance of abortn, dr advised her to take complete rest and whether she can able to get pregnant without any problem? is there any problem in taking tvs scanning | History to hear of abortion. Transvaginal scanning is same as transabdominal scanning. But it has clear depiction of structures with magnified view.there are proven evidences that transvaginal scan is safe. Nothing to worry.don't keep any phobias. Thank you Best regardsVasundhara |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I fell down in feb 2011 and I really messed up my back. I have had x-rays, bone scan and an MRI, the bone scan showed that there is an increased uptake in the l5 vertabrea on the left side and scoliosis in the right side of the l5. According to the pain specialist that I have been to see, I have a mild case of arthriti... | Hi, Morphine is not advisable for pain in the spine until unless it's the postoperative pain after the surgery of the spine. In case you are having a severe spine pain due to osteoarthritis there are several other methods to treat the pain. Consult your nearest doctor for exact diagnosis and management. Hope I have ans... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | when should i call the dr. I am a new nurse? hi i have a question i will be starting to work on a medical surgical floor, but i am still not sure how often i call the dr for things. for example if i have a pt who is having abdominal pain , then vomits, then develps diarrhea should i call for all those things as they ha... | You call when your gut feelings tell you, too! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi sir, I have problem of azoospermia recently I have find in semen test. I have atheletic body with no desease from nearly 20 years. I have no problem at the time of sex with semen volume of 4 to 5 ml. I am unable to understand the problem if everything is ok. Please give me some home remedy to solve my problem | Hello, Consult an infertility specialist and get evaluated. Autoimmune causes where there is self-destruction of sperm cells must be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 7 year daughter had a cough & cold about a month ago. She had taken amoxicillin, prednisolone & robitussin as prescribed by the doctor. It took longer for her to be free from this cough w/ phlegm. After 3 weeks, she had again cough, but this time its dry, hard & w/ nose bleeding. What causes this and pls advise. Tha... | Hello, The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection. I suggest using Dexometorphan for the cough. I also suggest to Chat Doctor. If the symptoms continue a recommend the second cycle of antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Perhaps you might be so kind to settle a bet. Here are the symptoms: 8 weeks ago, pins & needles sensations in left extremities. Fairly consistent throughout 5 days, although low grade. Most currently, difficulty breathing, constant; short shallow breaths after a minimum of phusical exertion (stairs); purple/vio... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should first consult cardiologist and get done 1. ECG2. 2d echo to rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. If both are negative then get done 1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is needed to... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have been having chest pains for the past 2 months now and im only 17. i have been to the doctors 6 times. the first couple of times they said it was muscle pain but the tablets never worked. next time i went back he said it was deffenatly not my heart and that made me less worried because ive had panic attacks over ... | Hi, This is Chat Doctor. Pain in chest due to heart disease is very rare at your age. Chest pain due to heart disease is non localized, squeezing type & increase on exertion. Still you need to do a 2D Echo for cardiac evaluation. Chest pain at your age can be simple muscle pain or Costco |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello there,Just today I noticed that my gum both on upper and lower row of my teeth are turning almost black. What could be the possible. If this helps: I smoke regularly and drink as well. But I have never ever seen this before. What should I do?? Im worried | Hi ... This is called melanin pigmentation (dark color gingival) due to smoking. This is very womanly seen in chronic smoker. So I will suggest you to quit smoking habit. Smoking is injurious to health .it has bad effect on lungs gums and oral cavity. Initially you will find difficulty in avoiding smoking habit but by ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | me and my brother were wrestling around night before last and he dug his elbow into my chest-right between my breasts-i heard a crack or pop and now im having bad chest pains.i cant take deep breaths, sneeze, lean up, laugh, or put my arms behind my back or over my head without the pain worsening.do i need to see a doc... | Hello, It seems to be muscular strain injury. For that, you can take rest and nonsteroid anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. A hot compress can apply for soothing. Avoid movement that causing pain. A chest x-ray is done to rule out any underlying fracture rib if present. Consult a physician for examination. Hope I have ans... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am african american women and had my hair relaxed and colored the same time. However, this happened about 3 weeks ago. Now about 2 weeks ago I discovered itching and scabs on one side of my head along with some puss. Now the rash is along side my face. Is there an OTC product that I can use? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor You can try to clean the area with a mild antiseptic cleanser, this can be done twice daily. The use of topical antibiotics would also be recommended. It is possible that the infection may not respond to this topical regimen, and you may need to see your doctor so that oral antibiotics ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A friend has been diagnosed with throat cancer, an small tumor has been removed...I don t know the area of the larynx involved. My question is: would it be normal not to follow up with chemo or radiation? Also, his hands have been red, swollen and the nails have been looking like a fungal infection... could this be a s... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Treatment of any cancer depend on its staging. And for staging we need to know exact size of the lesion, lymph nodes involved or not and Metastases to distal organs present or not. So in your friends' case we need to get done CT neck and PET scan to know the exacts tagging. And ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my name is john i am 26 years old i have big sight on my both eyes. i used to do masturbation for almost 7 years i definitely knew that the masturbation caused for my sight problem becuse most of the time after i do masturbation my eye getting more difficult to see well and something white thing coverd my eyes for t... | Hello. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I do not understand what kind of eye problem you are mentioning here. But masturbation do not directly cause any eye related problems. Hope I have answered your query. You can contact me for treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was sleeping and upon waking discovered I have three bug bites. The first bite is below my right eye. It started out all red and a little puffy, it is now still red and more puffy. The area inside my mouth feels a little numb, almost like novacaine . The other two spots look like very large mosquito bites, also red, ... | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I went through the history you have provided here. It seems from the history that you had three bug bites while sleeping. The treatment for the insect bites is by use of anti-allergic Chat Doctor. If there is pain you need to take analgesic |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My Wife was having fever since last Friday July 15, 2011. For which we have consulted a physician on Monday July17, 2011. He advised us for the CVC and SGPT test in which there came low count of WBC-3850 and platelets-150000 while high count of SGPT-46. From Tuesday onward he had started Ofloxacin and some medicine for... | Welcome, no need of antibiotic(ofloxacin), all symptoms are in favor of dengue fever, do not worry, take good hygienic diet, boiled or mineral water, easily digested, light food, get blood test for C B C, PLATELET COUNT, SGPT repeatedly. Normal platelet count is 1,5 lack to 4.5 lack. Advised admission to hospital in ca... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am having a pain that is starting in my dorsal back part after and it start getting bad it goes to my shoulders neck and hands, until this are become very stiff and painful. this situation is lasting for couple of weeks, I will be released from this pain for a while and the same is happening again. My MRI of December... | Thanksi understand your problematic is brachiomyelopathy/ bilateral cervical nerve root compression due to osteophyte. Osteophyte may case central or paracentral nucleus pulposus herniation in spinal cord continue analgesic and steroid depot may help some last option is surgical decompression |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 27 year old i done my HSG last week its (HSG reports shows that UTREUS :Normal, FALLOPIAN TUBES:Normal In Caliber .FREE PERITONEL SPILL OF CONTRAST:Bilateral spill is noted IMPRESSION: Normal study ) What does it indicate ? and I got married May 20th 2011 its completed 1year 9 month but till now no issues..no preg... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, You must understand that HSG is done to find out patency of Fallopian tubes which is necessary for pregnancy to occur this is good that your tubes are patent. The cause for not able to conceive may be other than tubal block there are many causes of failure to conceive. You should consult inf... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been taking monopril fosinopril (name brand) 2 @20mg for 15 years no problem(I have 3 70% blockages in LCA and have triple vessel heart disease diagnosed in feb 2007/was implanted with taxus drug eluting stent...I have been taking 2@75mg metropolol since as well as 75 mg plavix, 2 @20mg monopril fosinopril , 2.5... | BP changes can occur with time even on the same Chat Doctor. To delve into the causes of HBP but to control. Any time high BP will cause angina due to increased O2 demand. There are so many |
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