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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. My 16 year old son fell at weight training and hit his head on a weight on the floor. He initially experineced headaches, but these have subsided. He still has a lump on the back of his head at base of his skull. It has been 2 weeks since the accident. How long will it take the lump to heal? | it's a hematoma . Will take 4 weeks to come down completely . Relax n do t worry about that if it is pain less. Ues painkillers if pie full |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my 6 year old daughter has had her ears pierced for 3 months ive just realised its infected a big lunp and looks pussy at the back? I am worried about it getting worse and her getting a more serious infection however I would prefer not to take them out if not needed. What is the best course of action. | HI...by what you quote I feel that it could be getting secondarily infected. It could be pyoderma of skin and soft tissue infection of the region. I suggest you consult your pediatrician regarding this as it might require either topical or oral antibiotics. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I have done my Semen Analysis in a famous hospital and the result is as follows...Color :greyish whiteRaction AlkakineVOlume : 2.0 mlliquification time : After 45 minutesCount 5 millionMotility (1 hr)Motile 20%Sluggish 20%Immotile 60%Pus cells 1-2 Hpf 1-2MorphologyNormal 40%Abnormal Head 20%Defective Neck 20%Defecti... | HelloThanks for query. Based on the report of your semen analysis that you have posted I would like to make comments as under The macroscopic characters like volume, viscosity. Ph and liquefaction time are well within normal limits as per WHO standards.However, the sperm count is very low (5 million /ml) as compared to... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i am 17+ My problem is i have epilepsy since 2 years.. i dont take any medicine .. ifi take medicine i feel dizzyy ..i wanted to ask that does it recover permanently?? cause for this disease i have to hear many taunt .. i dont wanna be the burden.. i just wanna get rid of this.. and if there isnt any way i might ta... | Hi Dear This is not fair to yourself leaving at the peril of luck at this age. I need to know what type of epilepsy you have, but it is dangerous to roam around without fixing it (you may be Chat Doctor. ). In general up to 80% of epilepsy can be treated with the medicine alone. When you start any of this medicine you ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My name is suman,my weight is 56kg and height is 5"2. i am suffering from allergy n bronchitic asthma from 15 years.now my asthma is under control,i use combitide inhaler 125 mg but i feel every time cold and my allergy is not under control. i always upset with allergy problem.for this what can i do? how can i live be... | Dear Human, Asthma is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages. Management consists of:1. Combative inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | After I have an orgasm, my stomach hurts/cramps and I have to almost immediately make a bowel movement. The pain will linger on for a while after and my stomach will be very sensitive. I am a male with irritable bowel syndrome. It also feels like my testicles are far inside of me during these moments. I also get very ... | Hi, I think it could be linked with your IBS. Before finalizing it gets a direct check-up with urologist to rule out any prostatitis. 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 have suffered from a white hairy tongue for years now. I have used probiotics, hydrogen peroxide, biotene mouthwash, and tongue scraping as temporary solutions. I need to know the cost and procedure involving the removal of this tissue to permanently rid me of this problem. Please help. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The hairy tongue can be treated surgically or by lasers. If any causes are present in the oral cavity like sharp usual edges has to be treated by rounding off the usual edges(enameloplasty). The cost might vary from 5000 rupees to 10000k.I hope my answer will help ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 33 years old and in good health. I have a pain on the left side of my chest under my breast when I try to take a deep breath. I have had it before and it lasts a minute or two but today it wont go away and it is extremely painful. I am fine if I take short shallow breaths. If a bend over it hurts worse. Could this... | Helloyou need not worry about your symptoms. Ur seems to be due to muscle spasm it hyperacidity. Take antacids for two weeks and observe. Nothing much to worry about thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had blood drawn two days ago and the gal hit something that sent sharp pain on the top side of my arm diagonally toward my pinky finger. I immediately asked her to take it out, which she did. She said that she had hit a tendon. The pain still comes with different types of movement. It feels almost like an electrical ... | Hiapply hot packs and apply veteran gel or anti-inflammatory gel with gentle rubbing till it Chat Doctor. Use broad arm sling for a week and take Advil tabs after meals for 3-5 days. It should subside, if doesn't show to an orthopedic doctor. Give arm rest as much possible thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my 8 years old son has been prescribed Azithral 200, 5ml once a day for 7 days. Today is his 2nd day of this antibiotic . Also he is on nebulizer (levolin 1.25mg+budecort 0.5 mg), 4 times a day. He is also been given Tixylix syrup, 5 ml 3 times a day. He has been having bad stomach ache the last few hours. Has also... | he needs to be investigated . and examined to what is the site of pain in abdomen |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My hands was crossbred by a 4000 lb barrier of concrete. According to x rays I had only a clean fracture. However there is hard tissue inside my Palm. And sharp pains up my arm. As well as some muscle jumping that didn t happen before. Amy thoughts on this? | along with fracture, small muscles of hand or tendons and ligaments attached to metacarpals might have got crushed or damaged. After fracture healing, soft tissue repair may be indicated, so consult a hand surgeon/orthopedic surgeon. If not, then physical therapy of hand and pain medicines may help best wishes |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have been diagnosed with pvc s here lately I have not really felt them as much as I did before. I began to think that I just wasn t aware of them and they were happenin anyway. But when I lay to rest, I put my hand over my heart and i can t really feel strong beats at all feels weak. Of course I m a 22 year old m... | Hello, I would recommend you to do cardiac sonography too and to consult with a cardiologist. 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. | I am female, 49 years old with Dandy-Walker and VP shunt, PSVT and strange symptoms. Some are listed below: tingling in feet, hands pain in wrists and ankles itching at stomach area w/no rash red fingers in cold weather stiffness upon standing balance issues funny internal trembling white halo type flash of light in ey... | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a hematological disorder. I agree with your attending physician on the need of consulting a rheumatologist. The presence of positive ANA is another argument, besides your clinical symptoms ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Diaognosis from the doctor: on chest x-ray left hila is enlarged? lymphodenopathy Advice CECT chest ;could be suffering from koch;s pathology | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum. You haven't mentioned your Symptoms? The chest x-ray suggests Lymphadenopathy and to come to a final diagnosis, history evaluation & CENT chest would be needed. Koch can be a possibility. Good Luck, Take Care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 4 months ago i caught a weird cold or infection. i was coughing yellow mucus and stuffy nose for a month. Now i get tickles in my throat and feel the need to clear my throat. my throat and chest feels itchy. my doctor prescribes allergy and antibiotics over the months but i never get better. | Hi, You may be having postnasal discharge. This is the reason you are trying to clear your throat always. You need to fond out what you are allergic to. Since you have developed it 4 months ago, you need to check if you have been using any new perfumes, pillow cover etc. You can do an allergic test for this. You will n... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! I have my legs shorter than my torso and I have 34 years old. I saw on google that I am not the only one , but they are people who claim that they made their legs longer through biking , swimming , and from putting weights. Is there any treatment you know that will not imply surgery ? Thank you. | Hit your age, with your epiphyses growth plates having fused long ago, there is no combination of exercise or weight training that can increase the length of your legs |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a dent on both sides of my rib cage. I asked my doctor about it, and he said I would grow out of it. I don t know if it affects my breathing, but I have really bad stamina. Over the summer I trained a lot and still had bad stamina. How do I get rid of the dents in my ribs? | Hello, The dents on your ribs will change due to continuous bone demodulation. Anyway, I recommend checking vitamin D and calcium plasma levels, for possible deficiency. 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. | Good morning, I have Asthma and do have a bad cold and dry cough and would like to get rid of this cold with a off the shelf cough medicine if this is what I should do to get some peace and comfort. I am taking 100mcg Salbutamol Sulfate for my Asthma.I need something to get rid of this cough, which is giving me a sore ... | See, for asthma treatment if you're taking albuterol then it's okay otherwise it's not used in Chat Doctor. If you're having cold with |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, two days ago, I noticed a small round bruise (about size of a quarter) on my lower right abdomen. I haven t run into anything, so I m not sure where it came from. Today, it s a little sore. I am roughly 100lbs overweight but I do walk 2 miles/day & sometimes more, 5-7 days a week. My father has an iliostomy bag ... | Hi. These can be a fugal infection or an insect bite or just an allergy. Consult a Doctor to confirm and then only take treatment. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I fell on black ice and landed on right hip. Told dr at first visit of pain in righ hip, lower back, neck on left side with a headache. In the middle of my back was pressure and 2 inches below pressure it stayed numb. MRI said L3-4 paracentral disc extrusion L3-4 left nerve contact and L4-5 lateral right disc prott... | Diaphragmatic hernia may cause pain on breathing. You should follow up the neck pain symptoms. Start first with topical and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my name is Barb I have had a lump in the left side of my neck for quite some time now. sometimes it causes headaches and other times it is just there. I can feel it sometimes but other times I really have to search for it. I have had breast cancer 4.5 years ago but have been all clear since can you tell me what this... | Hi, Barb,Thanks for query, It seems that you might have enlarge lymph nodes in left side of neck. It is also possible that you may have Lipoma. Consult surgeon and seek his advice. Ok and bye. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I think I have an upper respiratory tract infection. My throat is not sore, but lots of phlegm sitting there. I am coughing slightly, and this usually turns into a fever or bad cough. I tend to have this a few times a year. I tried to heal myself with natural remedies. My question to you is how can I get rid of t... | Hello and , Thanks for writing to us. ChatDoctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi , i recently just got off my menstrual cycle and notice a small bump white bump on my clit area. This morning when i got up it got bigger i took a hot bath with Epsom salt before going to work. When i went to the bathroom at work white stuff came out of the bump and now its bleeding from me trying to squeeze it myse... | Hi, From history it seems that due to period there might be having lack of proper local hygiene leading to some skin infection giving rise lump and some irritation. Clean local part with plane water and apply antibiotic cream for 2-3 days. Keep local hygiene clean and Chat Doctor. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Respectable Doctors My Wife has 2 months pregnancy, and she dosen t have appetite to any food, drink or fruits and vomiting and she is woozy and languid,slothful and have too worry, that not lose our next child, (one of our child died in 9 Months pregnancy almost to born.) | Hi. Speak to your doctor and initiate dominate (anti-nausea medication); 2 tablet can be taken in a day, if it doesn't help then increase it unto 3 tablets a day, but only after your doctor has allowed it. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What is the problem with not being able to get blood pressure readings in your left arm? I am 67 yrs. of age and weigh 264. I am on blood pressure medicine. There is a large amount of heart trouble in our family. My father had a massive heart attach at age 60 and died at 61. My oldest sister died on the table with open... | Any causes are there like coaptation of aorta .subclavian artery stenosis ...aortic dissection, peripheral artery disease but difficult to predict without clinical examination....we can do arterial ultrasound of left limb or CT angiography...which will tell if any obstruction is there... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am the caregiver for 76 year old man with stage 4 lung cancer, nsc, diagnosed in April. Last xray showed 2 spots on each lobe, all around the size of a quarter. it was originally in his penis, a squamous cell, abd he had a penectomy, and they said this is from that cancer, so I guess its a met. Unable to take chemo a... | Since it is stage 4 lung cancer non-small cell subtype I will suggest u do EFR and ALK mutation test on the biopsy sample. If the mutation is + and he is in poor general condition oral chemotherapy tablet erlotinib and crizotinib may work for him. Injection chemotherapy he will not be able to tolerate. The major side e... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my son had a 9th month vaccine shot today and now he does want to sleep,he cries alot, he doesnt want to eat and the site of injection has a lump. Should i be worried about his reaction,should i take him back to the clinic or is this behavior normal? | HAI I'm Chat Doctor. E, measles vaccination is a live vaccine. Hence, it will cause adverse reactions like pain at the injection site, fever, poor appetite. You don't ve to worry much for it. It will settle in 2-3 days. Keep giving your baby paracetamol |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my left knee has been sore for the past 2-3 months. It was sporadic and not consistent. Now it seems to be more consistent. It is sore at the top of the knee, towards the outside of the knee itself. When straightening it while sitting or walking, it pops or cracks. However, there is no pain in the cracking/popping.... | I expect Chen Chat Doctor. .consider seeing a physiotherapist for stretching and kinesiotaping .ultrasound therapy and laser can also help. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | today about 12pm i felt really sick my right side of stomache hurts hard to explain no fever but have been throwin up and had diarrea all at once | Hi, thanks for query. It is difficult to say without proper physical examination as pain in lower abdomen along with vomiting raises suspicion of infection in appendix. It is better that if you are uncomfortable with pain, you need to go for at least examination by doctor. Avoid taking solids, take liquids only. Wishin... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had unprotected sex on Monday. I purchased Next Choice at the store and took one pill yesterday as instructed at 10:00pm. I went to work and forgot to take the pill at 10:00am (12 hrs after I took the first one) so I ended up taking it around 12:00pm instead. Is there a chance that since I took the second pill two hr... | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you might be aware that when emergency contraceptive pills are taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex act, it works to prevent pregnancy in most of the cases. As you have consumed the pills within 24 to 72 hours, you ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | About 18 months ago I was doing a ballet "plie" (deep bend with knees going out to the side) in an exercise class. I felt the ligaments in my left hip just go crazy. I was able to walk .. just sore. I now have a lump directly at the top of the thigh (the part that bends when you sit). All my physicians have said i... | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be a lipoma, a cyst (a sebaceous or a gelatinous type) or a fibrous. These lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. Management (medical and... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 9 y.o. grand-daughter is just now going in for an emergency appendectomy after pain, vomiting , no appetite X 2 days. However, she s complained of green stools X 1 week, and we have a family hx of Crohn s disease and gall bladders going bad . Is there anything her doctors should know or her mother should watch for a... | It happens aft surgery green Sutton or fluids in stomach. Not 2 worry about it, I think us hold some pathological activities, try stool culture test n also barium meal X-ray on stomach, serum amylase n serum lipase, & aft tell me |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 9 year old son is having a calculus of 3mm in right middle calyx of his right kidney, most of the time he is complaining of seviere pain in right back side, but the urologist says that such a small stone cannot create pain, all other blood test, urine test, ultrasound & x-ray does not indicate any other type of abno... | Dear KumarYour urologist is right, such a small stone will not cause pain. Even larger stone unless obstructing the urine flow are painless. Stone removal is not needed here. The alkaline phosphates are higher in child Chat Doctor. Check the reference value from the lab which performed the test. He needs to be assess... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | age:30years, height:5.3feet, weight:56kgmedical history: mild jondouce, hypertension, current bio chemical values: hb 10.8, mcv 74, mch 20, mchc 28, ESR 35, LFT: T.billi 1.99, T.pro 8.4, Globulin 3.7, Hcv -ve, Hbsag -ve,LIPID PROFILE: NORMALclinical signs: pale eyes, skin rash, acne from 2 to 3 years. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Here you have microcytic hypochronic picture according to indices... Jaundice is also present.... So here strong possibilities is presence of hemolytic anemia.... There are various causes for it like thalassemia, sickle cell, phagocytosis, g6 PD deficiency, PNH etc..... For that peripheral ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I recently was hospitalized for shingles and also viral meningits. One week in the hospital and 6 weeks home. Now i am experiencing memory loss or forgetfullness. My legs are very weak, stiff, and painful. I have difficulity walking and sometime maintaing my balance. Can this be from the meningitis? | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question: Is loss of memory with stiff & painful legs a symptom of Meningitis? Answer : Yes. Loss of memory with stiff & painful legs can a symptom of Meningitis. It can also be due to Normal Pressure HY |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was air lifted to hospital 1.5 weeks ago because I passed out. They ran all the tests: Cat Scan, MRI, Heart monitor, Echo and everything was normal. They could not figure out what it was. About three hours ago I started feeling the way I did then. It started with a little nausea, feeling hot and dizziness. I am not s... | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. Well WATS the status of sleeping habits. Are you experiencing insomnia??any sorts of palpitations??do take omeprazole 40 mg once a day before meal or breakfast. Take proper rest and free of mental stress I hope you will feel fine soon. Hope this may help you. Le... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a neck sprain for the past 1 week. The doctor advised me to use a heat pack and acetofenac medication tablets. It has healed around 80% but even with exercises it has still not recovered fully. Now I have been advised to use Powergesic MR Is it a safe option? | Powerless MR tablets contain NSAID and Muscle relaxant. These medicines are usually safe until you are suffering from a heart or a renal (kidney) disease. I would suggest you to do hot fomentation and exercises as they are the mainstay of treatment. Use the above tablets only on SOS (as and when needed) basis. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my sisters breast cancer has metastasized and is now she has a tumor in her hypothalamus and it is affecting the fluid in her spine...she has been through so much...and now we are fighting for her life...what are the treatments for this type of condition | Hi, breast cancer with metastasis with tumor in hypothalamus can be managed with palliative chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Advised to consult medical oncologistThanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my lil boy who is one and half years now hit his forhead on the sharp corner of the wall 3 days back...he cried a lot on d spot and had a line swelling above his right eyebrow. now in btw his playtime he cries out all of a sudden pointing this spot. Is there anything to worry about it doctor? | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. It seems that your son had a hard hit. I would recommend you to go for a skull x-ray so that any bone injury can be seen if present. You may give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief. Hopefully it will be of help. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been taking Polycitra (branded) or Cytra-K (generic) crystals for more than 20 years, to prevent a recurrence of uric acid kidney/bladder stones. Now my drugstore (CVS) has stopped selling them, they say their distributor no longer carries them. Has that medication gone out of production completely? If so, is... | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorLet me tell you that the medicine which you are taking is just urine alkalizer, and it does not stop the formation of stone, if it is going to form, there no such medicine which stops the stone formation, only Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I recently had the flu and developed lower back pain. That pain subsided but then it spread to my hip and hamstring. It hurts when i cough or sneeze as well. I assume its sciatic in nature but my hip continues to jam when i do anything active. I have seen a chriropractor and phsysioterapist but the pain has not subsi... | The medicines you TOK for flue has caused this it can take 3 weeks to subside take 2-3 glasses of warm water in the morning and evening take antalgic fexofenadine 120 mg BD for 3 week add antacid syrup apply sensor oil on the pain affected area take tramadol sos3 week time will be okay to recover |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For the past 2 days I have had massive tooth pains. Today when I woke up the inside of my upper lip was slightly swollen. I have been taking otc pain medication but it only worked to a certain extent as I still feel pain. What do you think that it is? | Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. As you are mentioning that you have tooth pain, it looks that the tooth is infected and now the infection is spreading to the apex of the tooth that is why it is causing swelling of the lip.In my opinion you should visit your dentist and get root canal treatment done, a... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 2 of my teenage grandchildren have stretch marks on their back one kid is getting hunched over. He is diagnosed with scoliosis but his sisters bone scan was normal, docs are perplexed with what is going on and are sending her to a dermatologist. What is your opinion.???? | Hi...stretch marks could be normal in active phases of growth. But with a history of scoliosis in the SIB, ii would prefer to evaluate. Probably this is the same reason for doctors sending the kid for a dermatologist. Do not worry if she's not having scoliosis. Get back with what dermatologist has opined. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 15 years ago my physician prescribed 20 mg per evening for zolpidem. He thought at that time it was safe. More data and unintended effects have been reported, some fairly dangerous. I am 60 yo, and have been taking 20 mg of zolpidem off and on for 15 years. I have tried the cognigitive therapy, etc. Have a new sleep st... | Hello I have will advice my patient as following1. Take ChatDoctor. Regular use of |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i am on aspavor and am on warfrin my blood reading seems to be gping down since taking warfrin and am constipated never had that problem before was on crestor AND ALL was well do u think the aspavor is effecting my nose bleeds now crestor my cholestrol was 3,5 later checked after started aspavor now 4,5 my reading f... | Hi, Your bleeding problems are related to warfarin use as it is a blood thinner Chat Doctor. I would also suggest measuring your blood pressure to exclude possible high blood pressure, and to talk to ENT for any nose blood vessels damages. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi doctor I recently discoveres a small little lump on the side of my neck. To me it feels like a vein popped up and it got inflatted because i must of twisted my neck hard. It s not visible only when i put pressure on it, i can feel it popping out.. What is it? | Hithe first step you should do neck Ultra Sound especially for thyroid gland because there are many Differential diagnosis for lump on the neck thank you for asking |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had very sensitive skin on my left side of my thigh ,my face and my armpit. Today I found 2 red blister on back of my left thigh. I googled I think its shingle but I am not sure. Most of the photos they are showing shingles are lots of blisters blisters . I have only 2 blisters.Please tell me what do you think... | Hello, my name is Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Most blisters heal on their own. Home treatment may help decrease pain, prevent infection, and help heal large or broken blisters. Some advices that I can give to you are:-Use a loose bandage to protect it. Leave the area over the blister open.-Do not |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Twisted my ankle about three weeks ago,now I m having pain in that foot at the ankle, it makes a clucking sound at times and I have sharp pains from time to time. I also get a burning feeling in the same foot right in the middle of the bottom side of my foot. What could be wrong? | There are chances of ligament sprain causing instability. Apply ice packs 5 times daily for 10 minutes every time. Use anklet support. Do not sit cross-legged. See how is the improvement. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 42 years old and have been diagnosed with a unique type of conversion disorder. I have had a MAJOR stress event in my life and have been trying to find a counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist to see me. Everyone I have contacted do not have appointments until end of July. Those I have spoken to say I am not "... | Hi Tina, welcome to Chat Doctor. I would like to know more about your symptoms, and what kind/subtype of convention disorder you have been diagnosed with. For this condition you have to understand what's the primary gain/ secondary gain involved with the symptoms. And you have to learn to cope up skills and relaxation ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Last week I fasted 18 hrs for a routine blood draw. Routine exam of heart, lungs were normal. Next day I ate half a bag of nuts prior to popcorn. The next morning there the bowel movement was like sludge and there was red flood in the water. None since and stools are normal. However, my blood pressure has been very low... | See the blood pressure is not a fixed thing that will not be same every day, and it will not be same the whole day ...blood pressure depends upon the food type taken as some as coffee may increase BP and it may fall after loose motions .some herbal supplements may cause BP to fluctuate ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I hve problem related to Bleeding from Stool from last few months not regular. And also Pain in stomach from last week and also after taking food it creates a pressure in my stomach. I Hve taken medicine from Dr. So can you plz suggest is this a symbol of Ulcer or any other disease. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor the signs of ulcer in stomach are burning sense, pain in stomach, burning in upper abdominal pain, excessive belching, salivation are added symptoms... But in your case, you have fresh blood in stool is may be due to fissure in ANO, hemorrhoids(piles) are common cause, a detail stool examinati... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i just got a small cyst removed under my left eye. 7 stitches. got them Stitches removed after 3 days. There is a little bump on each side where the stitches started and ended or where they the scare starts and ends. is that normal if so will it go down after time? | Hi, Nothing to worry, this type of swelling or bumps on wound site is common due to some induration and healing process going on. After about 5-7 days all swelling will subside. If there is pain, redness or swelling is there then consult your doctor to rule out any local infection. Apply antibiotic cream locally. Ok an... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi I have a ?? ok like 3 weeks ago I had sex twice that day ! first time was protected then like 20 min later it was unprotected ! sooo then like 2 weeks later I got my period 4 days early and it lasted 8 days and it usually lasts 4-5 days and it was bright red but I dont have no sypmtoms can I still ... | Hi, As you got period for 8 days after sex, there is rare risk of having pregnancy. If pregnancy is there you can not have period. So nothing to worry. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello, my age is 24 years old and my name is dipika.Whenever i will be in crowd i feel like suffocation, i dont understand if its my crowd fear or some breathing problem....whenever i will be in crowd i feel like blood is circulating very fat in my body.can it solve by medicines??which medicines? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of Entomophobia. It is fear of crowd, crowded space, social gatherings etc. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Discuss your problem with him. Along with counselling sess... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a Nurse Practitioner look at my left ear last night. Was prescribed an antibiotic and nasal spray because she believes I may have Otitis Media with Effusion. My tympanic membrane was cloudy she said. It s been roughly two and a half days since I felt like I went to a concert without earplugs in my left ear. When ... | Hello, what you are describing is called tinnitus. After an ear infection you usually get that. When the inflammatory changes settles tinnitus also reduces. Usually that would take about 6-8 was and sometimes a bit longer than that also. To hasten it apart from antibiotic and nasal spray better to have anti-inflammator... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My mother has alzheimers. She has been spitting up phlegm for 4-6 months now, but it has take a BIG turn for the worse. He PC doctor says there is no infection. It is wearing her out to spit constantly. What course of action do I take? Should I get a second opinion? Is there something else I can try? She is so t... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your mothers situation and problem. Aspiration is common in Alzheimer s disease. So in her case we need to rule out aspiration pneumonia. She is coughing since 4-6 months, so possibility of aspiration pneumonia is more. Get done chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Sir, My 11 month son is weighing only 7.5kg adn is very thin. Height wise he is fine he is 66 inches. He is good in eating too. He loves his food and eats properly. I am giving him Cow s milk as it suited him. Other milk he was not able to digest and vomit so I changed to cow s milk after he was 6 months old. I wo... | Hi welcome to forum, I would like to ask few questions. 1. what is the children birth weight? 2. what is his diet chart like? Since he is 11 months I suppose he must have been already deformed. If I were your pediatrician, I would deform this child, start on Iron Folic acid supplement and few multivitamins along with p... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 5 year old son has now hit his head for the second time in 8 months. The first time resulted in sleepiness, vomiting and a concussion. We now have some of the same symptoms. Already having trouble staying awake within 15min of hitting head. Should we return to er? | Hello, Most likely there is no serious cause. If symptoms remain mild and there is no clinical deterioration over the next few hours, there is no need to go to the ER. On the other hand, if there is severe headache, or repeated vomiting, it would be better to go to the ER. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello sir/Mam,This is usha, 25 yrs old and newly married, i have dust allergy problem and often i am suffering from wheezing, three days back i had 2 cetrizine tables and aerocort inhaler (around 4 times/day), i have a doubt that i may pregnant (not yet confirmed) if so does these medicines affect the feotus? i am scar... | No need to worry. Even if you are pregnant these Chat Doctor. So relax and get your pregnancy test done to confirm the same |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My boyfriend was diagnosed with stomach cancer almost 5 years ago, he has stomach problems daily, with some days worse than others. This morning he woke up with a bruise over his right side above his waistline. He doesn t remember hitting anything. Should we be alarmed? What could cause this? | Just, bruise may not be any serious thing. But I will advise checking for platelet count, and if it is normal, then nothing to worry. And I think he must be undergoing followup USG abdomen, or GI endoscopy once a year to look for any recurrence of tumor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | CholesterolIs cow foot high in cholesterol ? Is cow foot high in cholesterol ? | Hello, I would like to tell you that it is high in cholesterol, yes. Kindly avoid taking any soups made of cows foot. 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 name is Debbie, I m 59 years old and here lately I ve been experiencing numbness, and tingling feelings in my left hand arm and face. I ve got blurry vision shortness of breath, tired ,cranky , I m just not me at all could you tell me what may be wrong with me | As your symptoms are restricted to left side....in view of your age... I would suggest evaluation for stroke....in form of MRI brain and MRA brain plus neck. SucChatDoctorplaints may be related to spondylitis....try tab Amitriptyline. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my brother takes Xanax twice a day for anxiety. he also takes temazepam 15mg at bedtime which is supposed to help him sleep. The Xanax does not help his anxiety it sometimes makes him combative. I was wondering if I give him a flexaril will it help to relax him | Thank you for using our Ask A Doctor service. I hope this message is of some help to you. Please feel free to ask further if necessary. Absolutely not. These medications are dangerous when mixed. Do not give Flexeril. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 2 year old has a red, infected looking belly button. He also has a few sporadic red spots on his belly and legs (none on his back or arms). Also what looks like a rash on his groin area that comes and goes. No fever or runny nose or other symptons. | Hi dear Welcome to the Chat Doctor, insect bite may be the cause. Infection could be because of the scratching by nails Hope the query is answeredThanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Age: 69, Male, Hypertension and Type II DM on oral anti diatetes/hypertensive drugs (Glebenclamide 2.5 mg BD, Metformin 500mgm BD and Ramipril 5mgm OD, Atenolol 50 mgm OD, amlidopine 5 mgm OD). Both conditions under control. Can any of these drugs cause baldness? I have been rapidly balding of late. | Welcome to Chat Doctor . it's not your medication that is causing you baldness, it is because of your stress and age which is a normal phenomenon.people lose hair cos of age.if its very rapid get a complete blood test to rule out infections. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello drToday morning my baby was continuously crying,after some time we came to know that she doesnt release the gas. so we given 0.5ml colic aid to baby. My baby is 1.9yrs old. Now she is sleeping .im little worried about the dosage given.plz suggest and advice me | For a child of 1.9 years age of average weight, 0.5-0.75 ml is fine to be given, and therefore you can even increase it slightly without worrying. 0.75 ml would be around 15 Chat Doctor. When the child cries continuously, it could be suffering from colic and hence colic aid is generally given. You have done the right ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi sir am sriu my friend failed in love finally realised her family is not good and her mentality also bad.......after few days he decided to marry same profession girl mean while he selected his better half who working in the same bank...I came to know that that girl character is very bad having some external affairs.... | Hi, first thing your friend is heartbroken during that time every person find someone who support, he didn't know about that person. I think your friend required psychiatrist consultation for his problem and for suicidal ideation. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Am pregnant (6months) have got twin babies when checked in ultra sound scan it was found that growth of one of the baby is less, doctor has asked me to scan again on 2nd March to check the growth of the baby. you said if there is twin babies then it is a complication case. Is there any issues for the baby in the womb u... | HI. If one baby suffers from growth retardation then it is not an indication for corticosteroids, but only your doctor can be the best judge for this. Growth retardation can be dealt with in a few ways, but to be honest it is possible for the twin experiencing some growth retardation to have some health related issues ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I was driving when all of a sudden I felt aware to take only gentle breathes as I had a sensation of tingling in my upper chest I was a warm rush very strange mainly left side. What is it ? I felt a rush on my left cheek too. And now an hour later I feel heaviness in my chest left side and arm? | Hi, I did review your concerns would advise you to immediately go and see a local physician and get an ECG done. Sometimes heart problems can present with silent and funny symptoms as described by you, and they need to be ruled out emergently. I hope this helps good luck |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | sir i had problem of shivering hands and legs ,when i try to put pressure on them. they cannot bear force and pressure and started shaking. my legs and hands are getting weakened.my exercising routine is zero, but sir many of my friends have same routine like mine and they dont suffer from this. i m 17 years old .thoug... | Howell come to ChatDoctorThis is physiological phenomenon and not the disease, these are the kind of nerve reflexes or response due to exerting a pressure on certain nerve or nerve areas, hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I cannot make a fist with my left hand. Right hand is normal. I have diabetes (40 yrs) A1c 7.4,Left hand is swollen, when contracted into a fist the fingers below the first joint look white, no blood flow. unlike the right hand which has normal coloration when curled into a fist. Left hand has severe pain when attempti... | Hi friend this not due to diabetes it has common skin infection which can be cured by some antibiotic like:amoxicillin CV 1bd will be Best |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have pain last last one month in left jaws and tonsil it is a cancer I consult ENT doctor and he suggested to dentist the dentist adivised me to take x rays in that mean OPJ the doctor told me some variation in my jaws but jaws pain is come down but tonsil swelling not come dowon I smoke last 3 years | Hello, Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. The cause of this jaw pain can be problem of jaw joint also called as temporomandibular joint. In this condition there will pain while opening and closing of mouth as it is situated on both side in front of the ear. So better to get an OPG done as it will show the condi... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query her My boyfriend says theres a smell like metal on my breath. He says its not good or bad, just present. What could this be? Possible theories: I drink wine, eat a lot of spicy food, and in the last year no longer eat meat of any variety. Can t... | Metallic odor from mouth is usually due to periodontal disease (infection of the gums surrounding the teeth). Oral prophylaxis by a dental professional along with use of mouth washes and maintaining good oral hygiene should resolve this issue. Hope thus answers your question. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I feel like I have a lump in my throat I thought my uvula was swollen but its more of a long hard bone in my throat be hind my uvula ....I have been sunbathing and was told not to because Im on blood pressure meds Ive been itching and had rash by where my arms bend could it be related? | Hi. Yes, this can be due to an allergic reaction. Take steroids under the guidance of a Doctor as the lump in throat of this type can be dangerous, can cause breathing and swallowing problems. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 4 years old son looks healthy, no fever, no pain, but yesterday he called me to look at his urine and I was so terrified when I saw the urine which looks like a strong coffee. Actually I am going to take him to a doctor this evening but what could this be. | Hi, Cola colored urine in a well thriving child could mean post streptococcal glomerulonephritis following upper respiratory tract infection or skin infection. Don't worry, it is a self resolving condition. Please go to a pediatrician for blood and urine tests and blood pressure check-up. Hope I have answered your quer... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, than you for taking the time to read this and answer. I have had Diverticulitis in the past and thought last week I got it again. Had dull pain on lower right side of stomach that moved up and over to the left. So has to be my large intestine right? I was put on two antibiotics 6 days ago and it seems to have he... | Hi. Thanks for your query. Yes, the pain is most probably due to diverticulitis and the antibiotics are not helping you much. This leads to a need for an alternative antibiotic, means change over to another. Have CT scan and colonoscopy to confirm. Take PPI, soft bland diet, plenty of oral fluids, may be with ORS. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My forearms began subcutaneous bleeding three years ago. The ugly deep purple lesions about the size of a quarter appear suddenly without any trauma and take about three weeks to go away. I am 75 years old. Have AFIB since 2002. Was on Coumadin until 2012, when I began to see grapefruit size purple lesions on my back. ... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. You are at present having senile vasculitis.2. Avoiding injury or rubbing your skin on rough areas is very important.3. Also, good HY Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir, after fitness training the immediate day i felt really bad pain at the abdomen and at the testes. immediately I went to the hospital, on that day i had cough and while talking also I had pain at the testes and lower abdomen. The doctor tested me and said it could be Hernia.In my country that day was holiday so I... | Hello, Yes, it could be hernia whicChatDoctores and goes. It is usually harmless until it becomes obstructed or strangulated. You can confirm it ultrasonically as well. If it is confirmed hernia it is wise to get of it as soon as possible. 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. | Hi, My father is operated for Esophagus cancer 2 years back and under gone continuous chemo for about 40 sittings and a 1 sitting of radiation. Right now, his conditions is worst and under supportive medicine for pain management. Is there any Siddha/Homeo/Ayurvedha treatment in chennai, that would help him to an extent... | HAI, usually people try Buddha, ayurveda or any other discipline in the terminal stage.no discipline of medicine will not help in terminal condition. Because the body will not support such medication to treat the symptoms or disease because of poor absorption and low immunity. Sorry to say no for your query. Thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had a consistent right abdominal discomfort for the past 18 months which is still causing me to fill unwell at times, I have had a endoscopy and colonoscopy and ct scan which were all normal apart from 6 polops removed, I do find that it seems to be worse when I eat or drink certain foods or red wine, can you he... | Hello, Certain types of food induces abdominal discomfort. This may be due to food allergy which causes gastritis and abdominal discomfort. Avoid such type of foods. You may use proton pump inhibitors during the episodes. Right sided abdominal pain may be likely from liver and gallbladder. Do an ultrasound and Liver fu... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, i have been experiencing mild tightness in my chest in the past week, this comes and goes, especially when I think about it. no other symptoms. when seeping or resting laying down this disappears, also when i practice yoga. I have been taking Concetra, and this started at the same time, I stoped taking it 5 days e... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Concentra is hormonal contraceptive pill. It can cause mood swings, anxiety, stress etc. So chest tightness in your case is mostly due to Chat Doctor. So better to stop this |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was bitten by bed bugs at a hotel on sunday, I went to the hospital and they gave me benadryl , I then went to a regular doctor and they gave me an antibiotic . I have been on the antibiotic for one day. This morning I woke up and took a sip of water and noticed brown spots on my uvula and roof of my mouth. What coul... | Hi, I read your problem. As u told me, brown spot on uvula is also called petechial, which is tiny spots of ruptured blood vessels. These spots are mainly present on mucosa of your uvula and other area of your throat. It is mainly due to bacterial infection by coughing, sneezing, omitting of may be Chat Doctor. So, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have pain in my lower left 3ird tooth from the back. I have been to the dentist. They want to do root canal on the lower left side furthest back tooth. | Pain in the tooth can be due to pulpits as in your case. The pain can be radiated and show up on another area of the mouth at times. The dentist will check the X-ray of your tooth and suggest root canal. Root canal will relieve you of any pain in the tooth. Go ahead for the treatment :) hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, I have a 4 year old with what it seems like a permanent swollen lymph node in neck. It is small (pea size) and not tender. it is moveable and has not increase in size. She has allergies and tends to always get sick in the winter time. please help | Age of your child is age group of natural hypertrophy of lymph nodes of body which regress spontaneously by 6 yrs of age. Significant size of neck lump nodes is more than 1 cm in length. So don't worry all about that. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | age 62 height 6.0 weight 245--diebeties--3 months ago the doctor changed my blood pressure meds. at that time it was 130/85 she took away hydrochlorthiazide and switched to 1/2 atenolol 25mg. i just stuck my are in a blood pressure checked and it was 188/121. bought a checker today. and about the same.pulse mid 65 - 75... | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor, I think you should add half a tablet of HY Chat Doctor. 5 mg) to the atenolol. It should settle down. But it should be done under your doctors supervision--regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 2yr got a tick two weeks ago and I removed it before it started feeding but now has a pimple where it was and today some pus came out with a little blood and now its dark red what should I do Ive read no Lyme disease can be transmitted until the tick it almost or done feeding Im freaking out | Hi, Please show your child to a child specialist as Sometimes Tick borne diseases are dangerous which will present with fever, rash, joint pains and involve other organs also. YOU should get symptomatic treatment immediately and do not manipulate it further |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My wife and I having been trying to conceive for the last 7 years without success. I am currently taking Staminogro. In 2012 I had a varicousectomy, and my wife has had a few bouts of endeometreosis. We have also had a few IUI treatments. Sometimes it happens that I find it difficult or even impossible to ejaculate. W... | Thank you for asking Anthony Harvey! Provided history indicates both partners compromised, and it needs an expert fertility consultant with advanced recent fertility techniques to impregnate your partner. So seek the help of a fertility consultant and let them help you. Seek a sex therapist for erectile dysfunctions a... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | SIR,A.O.A I AM A 14year old boy.sir im doing hand practice from 2 years .At the begening i dont know what i am doing but,after 1 year i know that it is so dangerous.i cant control on my thoughts and pleasure.PlZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ help me! how i can get relief from this bad habit | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum Masturbation is not a disease and dangerous thing to be worried. It is a normal phenomenon and done when excited. But do not make it a habit. So, you need not worry about this from now, you can continue to enjoy now and then when excited. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello,I ve been taking 100mg of flecidine now for just over two weeks but have been getting sharp local chest pain on my left side and wondering if this is a side effect of the drug? I have had ultra sound on heart plus recent blood work to rule out inflammation and all test are normal. My doctor has suggested to stop ... | Hi Thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that generally there is no side effects of taking iodine supplements unless you are taking in very high amount. You can apply some local pain relief gel. Hope to have been helpfulKind Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my mother has dry cough without any sputum and gets breathless . this causes her head feel heavy and also make her pas urine . this happens mostly when ever there is a change i position . the first bout of cough in the morning bring thick saliva | HelloProbably an acidic reflux might be the cause of the cough. She can try antacids like Omeprazole Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I m having pain in my left upper quadrant right under my rib cage. A dull pain that intensifies when I stand up and walk. I almost have to hunch over and walk really slow. I m also feeling light headed and nausea and not hungry. Still passing bowels. Crohn s patient on Humira only. | Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to bloating. I suggest using Dimethicone medications to relieve the bloating. I also suggest using daily probiotics for relieve. In case of severe pain, you can use Plasmolytic such as Tuscan. 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 daughter is a year and two months old, she frequently has eyes discharge, fever and cough. we tested her for white blood cells count and results came back with 20000wbc she was treated with Rocephine injection for 5days then Augumentin was given last month. she still has d above symptoms. what do i do? | Is there any history of allergy in the family it could be hay fever eyes could be allergic conjunction is cough may be asthma the initial high we count is due to secondary bacterial infection on existing allergic conjunction is the child need anti-allergic Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Ever since I was a teenage, (59 now) I can not walk barefoot without causing extreme pain in my joints. It feels like every bone in both feet have no connection. The bones feel like they pop and crack. Within 10-15 feet my knees and especially my hips are in extreme pain. I have to sleep in socks because any kind of co... | Hi, Get serum RA factor, serum uric acid, fasting blood sugar, ESR, CRP and send me the report. Till they have cap. Rabiprazole empty stomach, tab. Aceclofenac100mg+serratiopeptidase15mg thrice a day, cap.pregabalin75mg+ methylcobalamine750mcg at night. I hope it helps. Thanks, Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I ve been having a hard time getting a deep breath for about two days and am yawning a lot-- Is there anything in particular I should ask a doctor to check? I live out of the country and would love to hear an English answer :) ! I m completely healthy and have never had health problems or any diseases. It s the first t... | If you are smoker then it will resolve spontaneously and non-smoker evaluate yourself by chest X-ray.................................................................. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my baby is 11 month old. he has no teeth and his rib bones seems like it s coming out. when i recently showed to a doctor they said that he has calcium deficiency and prescribed ostocalcium b12 syrup. i don t think it s helping any better medicine pls.tell me he is underweight 7.6 kgs | For calcium deficiency, calcium syrup should be given. If there is no response then repeat calcium and phosphate levels and do an X-ray bilateral wrist AP view to rule out rickets. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my sisters son has cleft uvula, he got it in birth. and now he is 1 year old and 11 kgs weight. doctors told that he can go under knife at this moment. and the doctors told that its just joining the two ends. I just confused .,,, can you please help me by explaining the complications(if any), and how can that little bo... | HI... Cleft palate only needs t be surgically corrected. If it is cleft uvula, and it is not creating any problems for the kid then it need not be surgically corrected. IFID uvula is also very common and is a normal variant. But if the cleft uvula is extending on to cleft soft palate then it needs to be surgically corr... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am 50 year old female and finished my last chemo treatment a year ago. also had colonoscopy year ago. test clean. my cancer was stage 3, had spread to lymp nodes. now losing blood again and energy level gone down, also a lot of cramps never had berfore , is the cancer back?? | There is a possibility. You need to get tests done again. Colonoscopy and CT or PET CT. If all these are negative and if there is no disease, other causes need to be checked. Since you are losing blood in stools, it reduces hemoglobin and causes fatigue. Hemoglobin levels need to be corrected. Iron supplements or packe... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son just recently shared with me that he was prescribed saphris. He is 35 years old. He isn t sure what diagnosis was given to him. He went in initially for anxiety and depression. Please share with me what type of mental illness s would have a Dr. prescribe this particular medication.Thank you | Hello, Saphris is basically an anti-psychotic Chat Doctor. It can be prescribed in depression if there are comorbid psychotic symptoms. Otherwise, it is not usually needed in depression and anxiety. 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. | Hi.. My neck hurts all of a sudden with pain similar to whiplash. I ve not been involved in any vigorous activity that may lead to this. The strange thing is that it s intermittent. The pain is throbbing and is aggravated when i look down. Any thoughts on this? | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that this pain can be due to muscle sprain in the neck. I would suggest you to get x-ray of the neck to see if there is any sign of spasm. Also, if there is any reduction in the disc space. I would also suggest you to take MySpace or Moral tablet for muscle relaxation. Hot w... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What could be causing my husband to have BP drop? His is usually 12/80 but today it dropped to 55/40 when he walked in the house after going out to lunch and he felt extremely dizzy.Thirty minutes later I did the BP again and it is 75/58.What causes low blood pressure?Thanx Marilyn | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern hypotension may not be itself, but there are certain condition which could cause this and that would be medical emergency that demand immediate medical attention, in my opinion better to get done the clinical examination there his blood pressure would be measure... |
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