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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What does pain at my collarbone mean? It s very tender to the touch - almost like a bruise. It hurts more when my arm is raised above my head and I lean my head back. There is also tingling ( in my right hand. I am 45 year old female in excellent health. Thanks. | Hi, This mostly is a spasm in your sternocleidomastoid muscle or your scalene muscle, sometimes called thoracic outlet syn Chat Doctor. .combine this with breathing exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Amman Darragh, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Have you ever seen a patient who was allergic to titanium? I had a knee replacement 3 years ago and am plagued with severe swelling and an ugly red rash on that leg. I had the Melissa test and it showed I was allergic to titanium. Yet, several doctors have told me this is impossible and that what I have is an infect... | Hello, I have studied your case. It can be metalloid or infections pre your history infection needs to ruled out by tests DO NOT IGNORE INFECTION IN POST TAR. You may need to investigate like CRP, CBC, ESR,three-phase bone scan PCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism. If infection is confirmed then debridem... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i am 28 years and my height is 5ft 2inches and my weight is 200 lbs. for the past 5yrs i had a surgery of vilis. and have about 5yrs of surgery for giving birth. from then i had being taking contraceptive pills. now i am planning to have a next baby. but for the past eight months i had stop to take the contraceptive... | Howell come to ChatDoctorOnce the contraceptive pill taken then this disturbs the natural menstrual cycle and then this may take some time to come around, the production of ovum is necessary and this get disturb due to contraceptive pill now you need to wait for some time Thank |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been taking an anti anxiety medication called colonapam but the generic version Klopin. Check spelling? This has been for 3 years for extreme anxiety. I take 1.0mg 3 times a day. Last month I noticed the drugs were having no effect. I thought it was the prescription but again this month no effect. I can t seem t... | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have generalized anxiety disorder and in this case, only clonazepam would not help you. You need antidepressant like paroxetine that would help to control the symptoms. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper mental evaluation and treatment. Meantime you can do relaxatio... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I noticed that on the back of my mouth, the gum is swollen.... There isnt any white spot on it. I gently presses my swollen gum with a q-tip today and it was very sore. I was thinking if my wisdom teeth is coming out. But I am only 16 years old. Everytime I yawn, my left side of my jaw hurts. When I closed my mouth, it... | Nothing but a simplex ray would reveal anything days troubling u...go and see your dentist ..........anti-inflammatory tabs wild help |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i sweat a lot at nite though its winter such that i have to change my nighties twies,i also feel restless,hae less sleep and my joints are painful,in the morning i wake up tired and drowssyi.m currently on arvs,cardiovascular medication and on petogen injection. what could be causing this | HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have panic disorder. In that case, you need antidepressant and low dose of benzodiazepine. You can consult a psychiatrist for proper management and diagnosis. You can also try relaxation exercise that would keep you calm. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. My 2 1/2 yr old daughter has a hard bloated belly for about a week or week and a half now. She has been sick with a sore throat so she has not eaten much but still has very regular bowel movements. Should I be worried? She also complains of tummy pain now and again. Thanks! | If belly hard and bloated, one has to worry especially with no appetite, constipation and vomiting. In the absence of latter symptoms, still I advise to see a doctor for "hard" belly. Could be just stool mass collected ? |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | doctor,me and my girlfriend were doin foreplay yesterday and we started having oral sex ..i was fingering and took the hand out and adjusted my penis and again i started fingering her...i neither cummed at that tym nor cummed on her .. i fear she might get pregnant ..can u pls help us out? | Hi, if there was no contact with pre-cum or the semen, then there is no chance of pregnancy. So don't worry. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. doctor .I want give complaint against dr.mayilvaganan natarajan.M N ORTHOPADIC HOSPITAL CHENNAI. he done two spine surgery for right leg pain,after surgery i got following problems-urinery and motion sensation problem,walking problem.So i want give complaint against dr.mayilvagahanan natarajan. please do the favour... | Welcome to Chat Doctor please note that we have post surgical complication, if at first it is not explained by the doctor then only he is in the wrong side otherwise this complication may occur, advice to concern your surgeon again. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a lot of fissures on my foot, and was advised to use Xerina creme. It was helpful and the foot fissures vanished. I stopped using it since then. Now i am in my second trimester and the foot fissures have reappeared, can i use the same creme again? | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Apply Medina cream for treatment of feet fissures at night. It should be used for application once daily. Apply Funding cream over cuts. If the symptoms continue, I suggest seeing a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have f... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Iam 20 years old. I have a diabetes type 2 . Suddenly I woke up in the morning my sugar level is 292 ...and I got fever and cold.. And iam also on insulin I take morning 25 and night 26 units.. Wondering y is my sugar level not coming down.. It s shows 290+ only. | Hello,Managing type 2 diabetes, need lifestyle modifications like low carbohy ChatDoctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My grandmother is 84 and starting to complain about pain in her lower right side of her stomach and it s starting to move into her back. It hurts when she walks too. She hasn t urinated as much in a few days. Trying to find what the problem is. We thought it was a urinary tract infection but she has drink a lot of wate... | Hi. This may be due to obstruction to the urinary flow in the upper ureter, causing back-pressure in the right kidney giving a typical pain you explained. Please undergo urgent ultrasonography to see what is the problem. Consult Urologist. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello, when I come I have yellow semen, after it dries it has a fishy odor that can sometimes last for days even after showering. I ve been to doctors and got an STD test and they all come back negative. What can I do to fix it and what could possibly be wrong? | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum Normal semen is grayish white and may vary in case of infection(Prostate). And if it is foul smelling then it may be due to infection. So, please visit a doctor for semen analysis to rule out any abnormalities /infection. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | So last friday I got smashed between my car and a car that didn t have it s emergency brake on. The car wasn t going to fast, but i ended up with some bruising on my legs. One bruise in particular started really small and light coloring with a couple darker grey dots on top. The last time I looked at them was Tuesday, ... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The bruise you mentioned, if its red, with swelling and also pain around that area, there are possibilities it is getting infected. You could start with an antibiotic ointment, applied locally. Within a day or two, if no improvement, should switch over to oral ones. But what you mentioned... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have recieved my mammogram and ultrasound results which revealed a second lump in the other breast. The painful protruding lump in the right breast looked smooth and round on the ultrasound, however the second lump was irregular shape with jagged edges. I still have swollen lymph nodes and pain in the right arm. I ha... | Hello welcome to healharemagicIt is good that you underwent biopsy for breast lump which will give you definite diagnosis regarding nature of lump in few days. If the lump was smooth walled it is more likely to be fibroadenoma, and they do not decrease in size after biopsy. So you ant conclude that it is cancer just be... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had open heart, quadruple bypass surgery one year ago. I have been doing good as far as my heart goes, exercising , eating better. all my numbers are good, cholesterol, glycerites, BMI, weight and such. I was wanting to know if I could go white water rafting without worry, or ride some of the big water rides at the w... | Hello sir, I advised to do not go for ride and water park and roller coaster ride because it may be sudden arrhythmia any time and your sternum may be fracture any time. Please avoid oil, ghee and salted diet. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI,I"M MR. RUBIO 39 OF AGE,I AM A CIVIL ENGINEER,WORKING AT THE OFFICE 8HRS A DAY,IM NOT SEXUALY ACTIVE SINCE MY WIFE IS OUT OF COUNTRY,I WONDEREDWHY IS IT WHEN I WENT HOME FROM MY OFFICE THIS AFTERNOON 5 O"CLOCK I SAW A BROWNISH DISCHARGES FOUND AT MY UNDERWEAR THEN AT MY TOWEL,DOES IT MEAN SERIOUS? | Hello, You need to check whether blood discharge is in semen or in the urine. So I suggest you get checked your urinalysis and semen analysis report first for primary workup. You can wait for the next episode. If semen or urine persistently browner than antibiotics like Levofloxacin can be prescribed. You can revert w... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My almost two year old woke up from her nap Wednesday crying like she was in pain. After 10 minutes shed quit and did this every few hours. She did finally have BM and that did seem to help. She still now says her tummy hurts and does this like grunting when shes breathing. | It is most likely colicky pain which happens due to excessive peristalsis of bowel after meals and are eased by bowel movements. Do not worry it will get relieved with time and for severe pain you can give her anti-spasmodic medications. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Morning Doc, My Age is 27 and I m Male.I recently underwent acute sub dural hematoma surgery left frontal one month ago by using Burr hole drainage.Surgery was successful and I was discharged home after 2 weeks.I used to be a heavy smoker I started smoking from the 3 week of post surgery.Can I smoke does it effect any-... | Hello, You can gradually start your daily activities including sex, since you have been discharged from hospital. Smoking should be avoided definitely. The full recovery may take a couple of months. 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. | My husband took Tylenol PM at 10 PM for pain associated with arthroscopic knee surgery last Thursday in place of Hydrocod/apap C3 5-325 prescribed in attempt to get away from the narcotic. He is experiencing high level of pain. May he take the Hydrocod now since he took the Tylenol PM 4 hours ago? | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. I would suggest NSAIDs like Diclofenac and add tramadol if needed in such case. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | sir my name is hemant 30 yrs old i ask a question to u last month, i want to ask a question about my diseases named Colitis gr1 .plz tel me what time is required to get rid from this disease.which type precautions i want to have for this and suggest me some medicine. | Hi hem ant Colitis is infection in colons, so avoid outside food, water should be always build and warm while Chat Doctor. You can control this disease by doing above simple measures. You can consult an ayurvedic doctor which has very good result in this case, by which this is very easily curable. Start Takrarista 2 S... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I went to urgent care 2 weeks ago with pain in lower right groin thinking I had a hernia from dead lifts. Doctor found blood in occult test and a hemoglobin level of 9.7 in cbc. Am scheduled for both colonoscopy and endoscopy in five days. I usually work out hard five days a week and have not done so since I went to ur... | Occult blood in the stools can be due to many causes like colorectal cancer, adenomas, bleeding peptic ulcer etc. You can do workouts until you get strained. If you come back with above reports, i will clarify furthering you good healthRegards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a nurse. I just had some mild skin cancer removed from my back, and the left over hole required 12 stitches. Because I work at a hospital, my doctor prescribed Bactrim as an antibiotic prophylactically because sometimes occasionally we have a MRSA pt at the hospital. Are antibiotics normally prescribed for sti... | HelloSign you are a para medic, hence you are prone to infection and this is very common. Normally antibiotics are also advised for 4-5 days for prophylaxis purposes after surgery. Since this is most effective and the one of the best antibiotics' combination so for prophylactic purposes your doctor prescribed. Take car... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am aged 28 suffereing frm gums bleeding, i use to have this frm last 4-5 yrs.doctor do the scaling regularlyand after it use to be ok.But this is the first time dentist sugested me this might be the problem wth vitamin-c deficency.So pls suggest me the good and regularly can be had foods wth vitamin-c. | Good Sources of Vitamin Guava 1 medium Bell Pepper 1/2 papaya 1 medium Orange juice, from frozen concentrate 3/4 cup 7Orange 1 mediumBroccoli, boiled 1/2 cup Green bell pepper / capsicumStrawberries 1/2 grapefruit, white Tomato juice 3/4 commando 1 mediumTangerine 1 mediumPotato, baked with skinCabbage greens, frozen, ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a test for my kidney function that was done from a finger stick. From the finger stick the results showed a creatinine within normal limits and a GFR that was low (57). Can the test be accurate with only a finger stick? My physician always does the four different vials of blood. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Tests for kidney function are: urea, creatinine,and GFR estimation. This is done in a standard lab, with a blood sample taken from a vein. A finger stick report isn't accepted by any Urologist, or in any hospital. Its highly inaccurate and... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,I just had Chiari 1 decompression surgery (3 weeks ago). for the past 5 days my bp has been low but with an elevated pulse. Example: 69-50 p 90. I went to the doctor. I felt well but tired. Previous to the surgery I had been taking lisinopril (5 mg) for borderline high blood pressure. I have now been tested for... | Hello, First, is it a systolic or diastolic BP. If it's a diastolic meaning lower BP then it's fine, no need to worry. But if it's a systolic one then you need to rush to doctor. You should monitor your blood pressure, BP may rise to previous level after you initiate your daily activities. Pulse rate is not very much ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My baby has a rash on his head and its getting aggrevated by heat as he is scratching it. Its forming bald spots on his head. I was advised to only use petroliam jelly (vaseline) its still just spreading . What can I use on him as his skin is so sensitive I don t use any baby products on him. He is 4 months now. | Is it like thick greasy scales? It may be a case of seborrhea dermatitis. Treatment is using baby shampoo and then removing scales with soft gentle brush. Alternatively a shampoo containing selenium or ketoconazole can b used if it persists. It is a chronic condition it may take few months for cure. After shampooing u ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What causes my testicles to swell slightly and tighten during intercourse? It only happens occasionally, there is no pain involved and it causes premature ejaculation rather spontaniously. It looks like Ive only go one large testicle, they only pull up slightly. Thank you in advance. | Hello, During ejaculation scrotal muscles contract, that might cause some sort of painful sensations. However, if it is unbearable then you need to visit you, urologist, for a complete checkup and look for any pathology as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat D... |
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 here... my 3 year old had mri done on the brain the diagonosis is small bilateral parietal centrum semiovale cystic spaces, likely virchow robins spaces otherwise normal brain mri what dose this mean | Hello, This is suggestive of leukoencephalopathy which is a very uncommon disease manifestation. It is also called labrum syn Chat Doctor. The progression and clinical features can be variable and aggressive. 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 a BP of 160/100 today. But it has averaged around 130-150/90-100 over the last one year. I recently did my cholestrol check and have realised that its way over the limit. I don t have the readings with me but I can assure you that I failed miserably that whole sheet for Lipid analysis/ratios. One reading was 302... | Hello, For these values of your blood pressure, you should consider starting medications. As for the cholesterol, you should try a lifestyle change, that is better for high blood pressure too. 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 there my partner has had a lump on the top of his leg for years now and he told me it was grissle but the last few days it has swollen and he went to the doctor and was given antibiotics to reduce the infection which was 3 days ago but now hes in alot of pain and its woozing very badly but to me it looks like a ulce... | Hi, It seems that he might be having leg ulcer giving this problem. This might be due to, Diabetes or, Some vascular insufficiency. Go for blood sugar checking for diabetes. Continue with antibiotic and go for regular Chat Doctor. Consult surgeon and get examined. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | We have an MRI -Brain of my father which was performed using T1 weighted gradient echo, T2 weighted fast spin echo & fast FLAIR sequences. The report shows the following: 1) Multiple small areas of restricted diffusion seen in the bilateral cerebellar hemispheres, vermis and right lateral medulla. 2) Lacunar gliotic fo... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your fathers MRI reports multiple areas of infarcts (lack of blood flow). Treatment requires use of blood thinners such as aspirin or clopidogrel. In addition, the risk factors for brain stroke such as BP, sugar, cholesterol and homocysteine should be identified and properly treat... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I just got MRI report of my wife it says. My wife is suffering from back pain her MRI report says MR features are suggestive of the spinal curvature with disc bulge at L4-L5 and disc herniation at L5-S1 level causing compressive effect as described (L>R). Please correlate clinically, We have plans to travel overseas i... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. For disc bulge you have not to do activities that increase pressure over nerve roots. Avoid forward bending and heavy weight lifting. Do back exercises under supervision of your physiotherapist. Avoid jerky movements. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask me if you have any furthe... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi last month my preiod delay for 45 days and i hav a little abnormal flow i went to th doctor and she suggested me ultra sonography i find a little big cyst in my right overy , so my question is can i try for a baby this month my ovulation time while i tk the medicine cycloreg as prescrib by my doc plz suggest me am v... | You might conceive this month, depends on the size of the cyst, as you are on cyclone medication it would regress, Just get a sonography done if you get the periods this time, after the periods to confirm whether cyst has gone or not. And if you miss your periods then the good news is here. So don't worry and relax. Al... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a small hard lump, non-moveable on my left arm, I believe the ulna. No trauma in the area just a lot of painting when it was noticed. The first week it was slightly red and swollen, a little warm, that has subsided but the lump is still there. It is a little tender and the size hasn t changed after the heat and ... | Looking at your symptoms it seems to be case of boil or fr uncle take acetaminophen for pain antiseptic cream to be applied locally If it increases in size or redness take a course of antibiotics under supervision of your doctor Hope this helps you good luck take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Doctor ! I m 19 years old. Before 3 years i suffered from chicken pox , most of the chicken pox scares have been removed but there is dark black scares on my nose & forehead which looks like a hole. As I listened that this can be removed by Laser treatment. Is it true ?, if is it true then how many times i have t... | Hi Sugar, thanks for query. Yes your information is right that this can be removed. Number of seating can only be defined after proper examination, you please visit a dermatologist who will after examination can guide you properly.bye. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had into car accident 2012 and got a whiplash. Since that accident this pain in my right shoulder to right arm to fingers is getting worse. I ve seen neurologist and says no prob except carpal tunnel. In fairness to my neurologist when she adviced me to wear a splint on my both hands at night it gets a little relieve... | Hi there. You could be suffering from pinched nerve in the back of the neck due to probably disc prolapse. I advise you to apply hot water bottle at the painful areas and take painkiller and muscle relaxants for pain relief. You may need to get an MRI for confirmation of the nerve pinching and then treatment according ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My penis s outer cover is attached with the top of the inner.. Now when I masturbate the inner part of my penis does not come out . the skin s small part is attached to it. still now i did not see my inner penis. Now my question is how to remove that unwanted skin? is there any operation for that? | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum I think you are asking about inability to retract the foreskin as I am not able to understand your query properly. If it is difficult to retract your foreskin and see your glans, you can go for circumcision(surgery) for cure. Please visit a Urologist or a surgeon for the same. All... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am 34 years male, undergone treatment till date since September, 2011 for Lichen planus of nails . My Dr. gave me different doses methotraxate (5, 7.5 and 10 mg) depending upon the sgpt report and condition of nails. I have gone blood test for my liver SGPT are as: sep, 2011: 61, oct, 2011: 78, dec, 2011: 78, oct,... | Dear rocky100007, Lichen plans is usually treated with Corticosteroid skin creams in mild cases and with oral Prednisolone or Metronidazole along with Ultraviolet Light therapy in severe cases (Not methotrexate). Prolong use of Methotrexate is known to cause Liver injury which is indicated by increase in level of SGPT(... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter is diagonised pcos last week. Her Doctor prescribed Obimet SR 1000mg. twice daily. She is not diabetic. I understand that metformin is prescribed for diabetic patients. Should my daughter take this medicine She is 32 and have two children. She is also obase.Ht.164 cm. Wt 75 kg.She has also hypo thyroid... | HelloYour daughter is having Poly Cystic Ovarian Syn Chat Doctor. Obesity, irregular bleeding, acne, hirsutism are the characteristic symptoms of PCs. Your doctor prescribed metformin (obi met 1000 mg) for this disease. This is most prescribed |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hey Doctor Samuel, So for the past 2-3 days I have had stomach pain. It is right near like the bottom of my stomach but its not a overly unbearable pain. Its a pain that gives a similar feeling to wanting to puke or feeling hungry. It is more apparent especially when I eat or after Ive ate. Also tends to be there when ... | Hello dear you gave your complaints very sensibly...stomach pain with food is mostly peptic ulcer....ok what you need to do is modify your lifestyle. ...take fresh fruits and vegetables avoid spicy food take Sappho in morning take food rich in iron BCZ peptic ulcer cause anemia too .....now Chat Doctor. . I guess take ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a small lump inside my left cheek, I can only feel it when i use my thumb a pointer finger to squeeze the inside & outside of my cheek at the same time. My left cheek is also tingling slightly around the area, but there is no pain or feeling other than the tingling. What could be the cause and is it most likely ... | Hi. There is a lump. If you are very young, this may not be a cancer. If you are old and have some bad habits, consider the possibility of cancer. But many times this may be a small simple cyst. If you have doubts, please get this checked by an ENT Specialist. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My grandson has a noticiably bump/knot between his eyes and continues up his forehead to about the middle of his forehead. He is only 7 months old, but he has been sick lot since he was about 2 and half years old. Is this something to be worried about? | Hello, Recent swelling above bridge of the nose extending to forehead suggests possibility of sinus infection. In that case you need to consult ENT specialist. If the swelling is since birth then it may suggest cyst or other congenital problem which also needs consultation with a doctor and further investigations. Hope... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my husband test resault came out after his opperation = mortility, 10per rapid , slow 10per ,morphology 50per , round head 5per, pin head 3per , pyriform 5 per, broken tail 5per, coiled tail 2per ,abnormal midpice 10 per, bent tail 10 per, wbc 1.2, sperm count < i million/ ml. befor the opperation it was all 0 per... | Hello, yes there is a hope of child Chat Doctor. There is very fewer chances of spontaneous natural conception. In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Last three days, I am facing back pain, just left arm back. Whenever, I moving my head left or right, I am facing light pain. I had taken Myotop Tablets and Pan 40. Here s I facing allergic problems. Full body inflamation? Can you suggest another medicine? please | Meloxicam 15 mg once is a good option.tizanidine 4 mg once before sleep also can help to relieve muscular pain. Also use topical diclofenac gel. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 44 years old 74kg five feet six inches tall. i have a ptb history before in my teen age. 2010 i was examined by chest pa and the impression is minimal ptb.i was referred to the tb dot to examime my sputom for one week.and the result is negative.recently i got another x ray and the impression is ptb at the upper le... | Thanks for your query. PTB has its sequela in the form of healed fibrotic lesions which may persist for the life. TB may relapse also. In your case since you had the infection in early teen. Its sequela may be there. At the same time active disease has been ruled out by negative sputum tests. So if you are symptom free... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor I am sara & Iam 22 years old I think I have growing tumor in my left leg but Iam not sure I have found it 2 weeks ago and I have pictures for it . I felt weird about it also I feel some pain when I put pressure on it by my finger I want to ask you Q what is the average time to grow a tumor ? | Hello Sara! There is no average time as such for tumor to grow, as it would depend on what tumor it is. Anyhow, before u think of tumor, I suggest u consult a pathologist for the blood tests ND also for a fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) test, to be certain of what the swelling is. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doc, I had a blighted ovum and it came our naturally on 14 Aug 2017. I went for an HSG xray after my periods came and from the 14 Oct 2017 i started my periods again and on 17 Oct 2017 i started taking fertomid. when will be my best ovulation day so that we can try to see if we will conceive? Many thanks Mary | HOWELL I HAVE GONE THROUGH YOUR FAREWELL IF YOUR CYCLES WERE REGULAR OVULATION OCCUR AROUND 14 DAY OF MENSES BEST TIME IS TO TRY AROUND DAY12 TO DAY 18 OF MENSESTHANKS |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear sir i am pcos patient and taking treatment for past 2 years.Now i am taking injection but it is not responding to medicine,i am so depressed. Please give a good suggestion.my follicule size is less than 10mm.On April 2012 i was pregnant but it end in a miscarriage. | For less follicle size take ovulation induction that is camphene tablet fifty mg for five days. Later on can increase the dose. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a female and I got my period January 19 and got done with it January 24. Well 2 days later I started puking at like 3:00 in the morning and I thought it was the flu but it only lasted till 11:00 a.m. And I got the crazy idea in my head that it was morning sickness but I have never had sex. So can the flu only last... | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of mild flu and nausea which seems to be due to infection sometimes which occurs when immunity goes low person become susceptible to getting infected. Need not worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles several ti... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a diabetic: but I also have a problem with hyperammonemia, causing extreme lethargy, confusision, mini-blackouts, etc. As soon as I go off of meat for a week or so, my ammonia level goes back to normal. should i consider a vegan diet on a regular basis, and what should it consist of? | Hi, If a non-vegetarian diet is causing the problem then do shift to a vegetarian diet - that is vegan + dairy products. Vegetarian diet actually improves your overall function and reduces the side effects due to a non-veg diet. Dairy products are more or less wholesome meals and a good source of calcium-so do not omit... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 22 weeks pregnant and woke up last nite with severe pain on the right hand side of my lower stomach i couldnt move or bend it was so painful it madev me throw up i lay with a hot water bottle for half an hour and drank a cup of tea and it eased after a while. was it trapped wind? | HI. Yes something like this is possible, if there is no recurrence or no pain now - it is alright. But if the pain comes back or is still persisting, please visit the Gynecologist, undergo sonography to see that this is not appendicitis. |
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 here.my brother just called and said my infant nephew(11 months) may have a disease involving the RBCc. He said the RBCs are abnormally rounded and clot easily. My nephew has been on iron supplementation for about 1-2 months and his iron levels h... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have phagocytosis. He should go for peripheral smear examination. Take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Firstly i had cuts in the corner of my mouth, and then they healed and it spread onto my lower lip, where it was quite crusty and now it has spread to my upper lip which is quite numb, it isnt sore or painful. I have been using lip balm but it doesnt seem to do anything. | Hello. It will not heal with lip balm. According to symptoms you mentioned it seems to be viral disease.herpes is one of its example. You should consult nearby dentist for clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.Don't use lip bam and take care you don't spread it to others. Hope this will help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | doc, i accidentally hit my toe on a tree stump while wearing tips...it happened that my toe got swollen and was running water for about 3 days then it stopped. then weeks after i tipped my toe again and when i decided to remove the tip. my entire toe nail came out but it wasn t painful @ all, i believe its because the ... | Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. This is a common occurrence after trauma to the toenail. Your nail will probably grow back, but it will take some time. The dark color may stay until the new growth nail grows completely out. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 98 year old women and have fluid retention in both legs. I have been sitting with my legs elevated this afternoon, but now when I go to change my clothes, I find that my legs are red beginning at my ankles and going up my leg. my leg also feels hot. Is this something urgent that I should address? | Dear madam, i would like to know do you have any fever, is there pain in the ankles, did you sustain any injury, what you are most likely experiencing is inflammatory reaction, which is spreading up, it is better for you to visit clinician. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | there is white deposition between foreskin n glans penis....its bit sticky.....white deposition is there when i skip bath for even one day otherwise its only sticky....it smells when i skip bath....i m taking alcohol regularly for 2years n i m 30yrs old....i took 4 fluconozol tablets n even applied hcl cream but its ha... | Hi, The white normal deposition is Sega which is normal, if it is excessively deposited, it can be due to bacterial or fungal infection. 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. | My nine-year-old sons recent blood test showed absolute neutrophil at 1.22 which was low, average range 1.60 to 9.30. His segmented neutrophils list was 29.8 with a star next to it reflecting a comment. He did have a cold the week prior though, should I be concerned? | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Can understand your concerns. This is suggestive of infection. Based on the symptoms, antibiotics needs to be started. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | we have our patiants that their hemoglobine is getting down during the hot weather and when the wather is cold their hemoglobine is normal.if you can tell us what to do with them please?we have been to all over pakistan and afghanistan and right now we are in india and our patiants are under the investigation of three ... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your patients may have change in hemoglobin according to weather. It may be due to HY Chat Doctor. In cold whether they |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 67 yr old female of slender frame and weight. For a few months now I have been experiencing pain and pressure to the left hand side of my body under my rib cage. It is painful when I releax in a seated position as if something is trapped or bloatted. I have been taking indigestion tablets etc, but the area is... | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your symptoms could be due to some swelling could be from spleen, kidnapped USG abdomen done. It could be splenic cyst, abscess etc. or renal cyst in upper pole. Consult your doctor for examination and management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any furth... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | up to how long can prickly heat last hrs?days??? | helloit sometime lasts for days ,apply any cooling lotion ,avoid going in hot,apply ice .by |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my friend had tuberculosis last year he was in hospital for 3 months he got over but this year he started getting some chest pain he did a scan on his chest they said he has some kind of bumps on his lungs & kidney has this every happen to any of your patients & how did u deal with it | Hi, As you have explained the history, it depends on what kind of bumps are they. 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, I m 37 and a female...I have my own cleaning business. For the past couple weeks my arms and legs feel really tired/heavy, and my left knee hurts. Every night I ve been in bed before 10:00 pm, which is not like me at all. Also last month I found a lump on the back of my neck. My doctor ran white blood cell test and... | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned there is pain in the neck region, back region and left knee a thorough neuromuscular assessment is guided for further assistance. As due to heavy work loads, over a period of time, there is a strain in the muscles of the neck and back region. Also, ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I think I pulled a groin muscle in my left leg. It actually started hurting in my left lower back in the night, by the next afternoon it was hurting on the inside of my upper left leg and now my left ankle and the top of my foot hurts and is a little swollen. My leg is soar and burns and is actually a little red in the... | You may have had a fall which is not mentioned here. Amy's history of past falls or injury. Your age is also a factor to be considered if any degenerative factor is there. Kindly visit a close by specialist and get yourself checked. It will definitely help u get rid of pain and swelling. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, ma mom is suffering from simple cortical cyst so can u pls tel me whats the diet plan? | Good day, and Thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! There is no specific diet to help you with a simple cortical cyst. It is part of the wear and tear of the body and is common for 40+ year old patients. I would suggest a low salt low fat diet to prevent other kidney problems like stones and hypertension to develop. T... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter is 8 yrs old and has started an unusual habit of curling her lips up, parting them and breathing in at the same time. I ve asked her about it but she doesn t know why she s doing it. Now she seems to be covering the gesture with her hands so I don t see her doing it...almost looks like she s smelling her Fi... | It looks like habit problem. Just explain to her that if she won't do this than we will give you something. Like wise be positive. She will recover. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | since last 5days I have been suffering from swelling in lower mmuller met with doctor(dental) today and he advised that muller tooth due to wrong shape entered into inside of cheek . take medicine ordent, pailtol and rabicer for three days and take one x-ray .After seeing x-ray either skin over muller may requires t... | Hello than for quarry., is it third molar impaction?skin covering will cause inflammation called as peritonitis.do salt water gargle.take antibiotics and analgesic. Get operculectomy done...skin of wisdom tooth.if problem persists you have to get the teeth extracted.consult an oral surgeon for a check-up and treatment.... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I tested at home with I -sure Ovulation detection kit, which showed positive result on 22nd jan. and I am also doing a follicular study in the hospital , as per my doctor advice, but on the same day , 22nd Jan, the doctor said the egg is not ruptured. So should I Try the Intercourse today or not, When is the best time ... | Yes you should try intercourse today and for next two days. As follicle what soon get ruptured. I mean follicular study will be positive |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had Unna boots applied to my legs 4 days ago for venous insufficiency and edema in my legs. After 4 days my legs fully decompressed but the itch and skin burning was unreal, so I cut the Unna boots off. I took Benadryl for the allergic reaction as my skin was beak red and burning. Wa I correct in doing so? | Hi. This is great. Bene Chat Doctor. You did correct. You have to continue in a dosage that does not give you sedation / sleep (seen in a few patients as a common side effect-not all). |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 48 year old female. I have burning sensation in my hands and feet. Over 1 year ago, my a1c was 5.8 with a fasting glucose reading of 90. I eat healthy, some sweets and exercise 5-6x a week. I have very little body fat. Also, it s very cold where I live. Any thoughts? | No. Low blood sugar do not cause burning sensation in foot or hands. But high blood sugar causes.in your case I think there is diabetic neuropathy.I advise you to take pregabalin, methylcobalminand folic acid combination capsules daily once at night. Ex-- predator, renerveplus etc. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dr I have poly cyst bilateral overies but my periods are regular and my husband have low motility . What type of treatment should i get ,plz advice me doctor im very depressed my age 22 and husband age 30 | One of my friends sis had POD, but she gave birth to a male baby. It's possible to have a child in POD pts. Consult a nearby infertility clinic. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a LAVH about two years ago for uterine cancer. Since then I have an ever increasing "fatty deposit" on my left side and in recent months one on the right side. They are located above the scars from the port entry. They bother me alot but doctors say they are a cosmetic issue. How large do they have to get t... | Hi, You have mentioned that you had uterine cancer treated by LAVA. What was the stage of the disease? Was there any adjuvant treatment offered? Very early uterine cancer with favorable histology needs no adjuvant treatment otherwise radiation treatment is the mainstay of therapy in almost every uterine cancer patient ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Three days ago I found a single lump/bump on the shaft of my penis. It seemed like it appear all of a sudden. It was red and shaped a bit like a volcano, 2-3 mm diameter, with what seemed to be a hole in the middle. I was concerned it might be a wart as my partner has had warts before. However, it did not look wart... | Hi. Very elucidate history. The appearance as per your description indicate that this may be wart or molluscan contagious. Either of it, both are well treated with wart icon. Continue applying it. Do not fondle with such lumps as they may then spread very fast to other parts. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a belly button hernia and some dropsy form pulling a little heater up out of a suckion box. As an elderly lady - I get no rest. Is there something i can help hold my stomach up which would help keep the dropsy from hurting my creases in both legs? | Hi. Umbilical hernia which gone into pain should be operated as this is indicative to have further complications of strangulation and need of an extensive surgery in the future. The truss and all such devices can cause more complication than that caused by using these. So do not try trusses or so. The Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. A few weeks ago I was sick with what felt like a common cold. It went away in a little over a week. I felt better for a few days, but after that I have just felt kind of non-descriptly shitty. Let me explain: I dont feel like Im very sick. Im not feverish. Im just mildly congested, with a feeling of a light drip in... | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Here according to history it seems to be simple viral flu... It might be infection as a bronchitis or rhinitis. Symptomatic treatment done. Steam inhalation with eucalyptus useful. Decongestent oxymetazolin and levocetrizine can be taken.... Chat Doctor. . Avoid excess spicy or fat... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my mom has had a verteboplasty in L4 3 years back... but still she complains of pain on her hips and towards ankels .. since three days now the pain has been unbearable she takes pain killers but they are just temporary relief . she is of age 78 so is there any permanent solution | HiT his may be due to arthritis in these joints, not related to vertebroplasty. Show to an orthopedic surgeon. Physical therapy, fomentation, Advil tabs for few days should relieveThanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Had a TAH OCT.17, 2013 I thought I was healing well but for the last 8 i have been running back and forth to hospital taking care of my mom now Im hurting in my back and stomach and feeling pinching pulling and tugging , could I be having a setback? | It could be due to improper, and irregular food habits and lack of rest, since you are often going to hospital for your mom. All these compounded with stress could be taking a toll. So relax, have proper seating position during Chat Doctor. Regular food with lots of fluids is helpful. Take time out and relax. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my bf had 7 teeth removed 8 days ago, 4 pbi. he is still in a lot of pain and he says he s never felt like this in his life. He said it s like he has a hangover all the time. no appetite , no desire to do anything, overall lifeless because of the pain.. he s nauseas and dizzy 90 % of the time hes awake. I make sure he ... | HELLO AND WELCOME, Nausea and dizziness usually occurs post-extraction. THIS can be the side effect of Chat Doctor. I would suggest getting nourished by plenty of water and fluid intake. THERE is chance of developing |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, my 2 y/o son had 101.9 temp last night & since then, I have been giving 160 mg of Tylenol Chewables. He s fever keeps coming every 4 hours when Tylenol wears off. He s allergic to ibuprofen. I have given 3 doses of Tylenol since 1 a.m. this morning. Are there any alternative fever reducer for a 2 y/o? | Hi, I understand your concern and unfortunately, the best over the counter medications are only Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. But Paracetamol can be given every 4 or 6th hourly if the temperature is more than a Hun Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your son is allergic to Ibuprofen, but there is no other option except Paracet... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | why do i get heart palpitations after i drink any amounts of alcohol? i used to drink 6 cans in a night and be fine the next day but recently, after a particularly bad hangover, no matter the amount consumed i wake up at night sweating with a very fast heart beat | Hi. This may not be related to the alcohol, but for now you should abstain from any alcohol. You need to see a doctor for an exam, EKG, echocardiogram to check out what's going on here |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | respected sir, i am suffering allergic asthma passd 9yrs onwards & i am taking a steroid inhaler.will it cure permanently.And we r trying foe baby (5months on.. ) is it possible to get pregant.will steroid causes any difficulties please give me a sugession | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorSalbutamol or Stalin is safe during pregnancy, if your symptom relieve after inhalation so it's better for you. Steroid medication is not so safe during pregnancy so avoid thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What is the risk for ESWL, I have 6mm kidney stone in my right kidney and the doctor ask me to do the ESWL. My question is shall I do the shock wave for my kidney stone? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ESL is new technique for the removal of kidney stones, it produces high frequency shock waves which will break the stones to smaller size and the remains will get expelled in the urine.... till now no side effects seen... Yes you can do the ESL for kidney. Hope I have answered your question. T... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor, my son is 5 years old, 21kgs. his urine test shows a result on Urobilinogen Quali "Trace". What does it mean? He has a solitary kidney. he only has his right kindey. Is there anything that i should be worried about this result? Thanks. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your son has solitary kidney. He has trace urobilinogen. Small amount of urobilinogen is normally present in urine. It has nothing to do with his kidney function. If he has any symptoms then please tell me about that. Otherwise, no need to wo... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI MY HUSBAND HAS LUNG CANCER AND 6 MONTHS AGO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PULMANARY FIBROSIS WE ARE HAVEING BONE AND BRAIN SCAN THIS WEEK. I HAVE BEEN USEING FRANKINCENSE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL OILS HE SEEMS TO BE SLEEPING ALOT IS THIS NORMAL. also WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE I CAN DO | As he is suffering from lung cancer you need to find the stage of disease. Biopsy from the space occupying lesion in chest is a must along with EFR and ALK mutation test. Also do CT scan of upper abdomen, Bone Scan and MRI brain. Commonest sites of lung cancer spread are liver, a Chat Doctor. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, iam 22yr s old girl , i have bn suffering from puss formation last 2yrs, it is started with my elbow got drained then after few months my legs got affected , m taking antibiotics like ciplox,septilla,pentakid but still puss formation is not stop still i am suffering what should i do? | Hi; If it is a long-standing check to rule out diabetes;or any other major illness. Get blood investigation like CBC;ESR;BLOOD SUGAR;BLOOD CULTURE;to find the reason of infection. Also do culture & sensitivity of the pus coming to get an idea as to which antibiotic will work nicely & will cure you. Please consult a doc... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am 5 weeks pregnant and my doctor prescribed me lupigest sr 200 tabs . I dont have any history of misscarrige .. its my first pregnancy .. every thing is normal .. why did she gave me this tab.. after taking the medicine I started having acne and started to gain weight.. pls tell me if it is imp to continue or I c... | Hi I think I've you didn't have any abortion previously and oh are not having any pain or bleeding now, then you can stop taking this. Actually it is a progesterone which is given to support the pregnancy. But it has side effects like headache and acne. Weight gain should be there during pregnancy. Don't worry about t... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my seven year old son has a rather large lump on one side of his upper gums, and a smaller one on the other side..he says they do not hurt him, but they look red and aggrivated. he also says he has had these for at least two months (this is the first i have heard of them) | Hi dear, i understand your concern. You should be worried, but not too much. It usually happens due Streptococcus, Staphylococcus infection. It can be boils(fur uncles), apply 2% Chloramphenicol twice a day for 5 days and iodine(beta din). If you have more questions, then let me know before visiting your primary doctor |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have a swollen gum on the left side next to the wisdom tooth. Its very painful and I have swollen cheek. I have been taking Iburp and using salt water which had helped. I have had this pain for the 3 days which has reduced. Can you suggested what should I do and could be the problem?.I have dentist appointment on... | Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. This swollen gums can be because of an impacted tooth that might be situated below that gums. Better to get it removed as, it will create problem till it is there. So you should visit your dentist and get it removed. Hope it will help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had to get something that fell into a dumpster and I was leaning over the side with my stomach area balanced on the edge. I have had pain in my lower ab area for the past 3 days. I have been taking pain meds to ease it but wanted to know if this will go away. | Hi, From history it seems that due to fall giving heavy stretching of abdominal muscles there might be having spasm of the muscles giving this problem. Continue with analgesic medicine as and when required. Within a day or two it will be alright. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My aunts Sonography report reads as follows : Cortex of both the kidneys Hyper echoic. Cortico Medullory Differentiation not well appreciated. Suggestive of a Medical Renal Disease. Serum Creatinine is 3.46 mgm%, Serum Urea is 69 mgm%, Hb is 11.8gms% and ESR 22 mm/hr. Other CBC parameters look normal as indicated in th... | Increase in echo texture, raised renal parameters like creatinine 3.46 ND anemic, it could be in early stage CKD...define staging can be done by the size ND GFR calculation...so it what had been better I f u ve provided other parameters like age ND weight and kidney size...thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had a double mastectomy 3 years ago, chemo and radiation. All had been good but, lately I ve been having Charlie horse type pain on my cancer side under my arm. My cancer had spread to my lymphnodes as well. I saw my plastic surgeon he said my implant looked/felt fine. I called my other suregeon and they are reco... | Cellophane you for asking in Chat Doctor My opinion is that it will be better for you to do that MRI. The pain you feel in the site the cancer was, after three years is not so usual so better to be sure. Thank you Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello there. I have a problem sleeping at night in that i am suffering severe leg and hand/wrist pains, wich is arthritus and on treatment for pain, but it is the following twitching and involuntary spasms of leg and arm movment, ie:kicking out, pulling up knees sudenly and thowing arms about,. I can cope with the pain... | Hello, Your symptoms are suggestive of a sleep disorder. For this reason, I would recommend performing an EEG or a polysomnogram. In the meantime, if this test is not possible, I would recommend starting therapy with Gabapentin or pregabalin. 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. | I have constant aching of m ymid left flank that is swollen. Pain is constant and increase after daily activities. It seems close to the spinethe only thing that has happened recently was gallbladrr removal and pancriantitis that flared up once four weeks ago. Please advise. | Hello you first need to get a ULTRASOUND OF ABDOMEN AND PUB REGION to diagnose the exact cause of your symptoms |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have this deep muscular pain in my left shoulder chest area. I can t sleep on my left side. It hurts when I breathe deeply. Also I cant hold a cup of ice water too long on with that arm....I had simular pain in my right arm for 10 years before it went away... | Hi, thanks for mentioning little history about you. You should meet a cardio or a physician if it is a left sided pain. If they give thumps up that all is fine then you should do some regular breathing exercises and also some simple strengthening exercises for hand and legs. It will help you. But if the symptoms are bo... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my brothers son is 3 weeks old and yesterday we noticed a lump on his neck. We took him to the doctors today and did an ultrasound and we still dont know if it is from the muscle or the veins. We will do another and detailed ultrasound tomorrow. what could it possibly be? and what is the difference if it was a musc... | Hi.which part of his neck is affected? Does the lump go with fever and are there signs of infection?there are varied possibilities. But with his age, it could be a cystic aroma, hematoma, an arteriovenous malformation, a lipoma. It is best if you consult with a pediatric surgeon. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was hit on the left breast yesterday with a medicine ball and now it is sore and i feel a lump. Have a history of fibrocystic breast disease but no history of any cancers in family at all. Would this be due to trauma possibly, have had no problems previously. I do not take birth control and have not for over 10 yrs. | The lump is most likely from trauma with the development of an inflammation, bruise, and swelling. If the lump does not resolve within a month, you need to see your primary care doctor. You can alternate ice and heat on the breast. NSAIDs will be your best form of pain relief at the moment due to the inflammation. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my sons 35 year old friend was hit in calf directly by a ball hit from a base ball bat. This happened saturday and it s now tuesday. His leg is still swollen and black, blue and purple. How much longer will he be in pain and should he have it looked at by his PCP? Thanks for your time. | Change in color of leg to normal will take about 4-6wk. Kindly make sure that there is no damage to bones or muscles. Rule out diabetes or any other metabolic disorder. He may need NSAID & MV tab. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am a 58 year old female and for the past year have had a high blood pressure, was put on exforge which seems to have to brought it down, at the moment it is 111/ 65, I am feeling light headed and dizzy . could this be due to blood pressure being to low now? | Hi, Welcome. Yes low BP can cause dizziness but it's rare at a pressure of 111/65 mm Hg. You should check for orthostatic hypotension i.e. change in BP with change of position. If in changing position from lying down to standing systolic BP falls by >30 or diastolic BP to >15 than you should see your primary doctor. Th... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi...my 6 year old child had dental surgery two weeks ago. He had a root canal on one of his upper back left teeth because of a bad cavity. The dentis was unable to finish because the pain was too bad. The dentist said that he had administered as much numbing (by needle) as he could. He explained that he placed somethi... | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The pain may be due to the infected pulp remaining within the canals. I would suggest you to take amoxicillin along with analgesics. The infected pulp remaining within the canals has to be extirpated completely. If teeth cannot be saved, get it extracted. Maintain oral hygiene well. Gar... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 15 month child has high platelet count.- 474. I have Beta Thalassemia trait. she probably inherited it from me. The doctor is waiting on that result. Most of her other CBC numbers look like mine except the platelet count being high. Please advise. | HiT hanks for your query. If the other parameters are fine and the child is otherwise healthy, there is no need to worry about platelet count of 474. It is quite okay. Even if she has that trait, nothing to worry. Hope this helps. Regards |
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