Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much.  From the description, it is clear that you do suffer from Bi-polar disorder. But there is another possibility that you are trying to lead me into the diagnosis. For a teen aged person highs and lows are normal. This happens due to disappointment. Because teenager needs to identify his/her role in family, school, society, career, future etc., disappointments are common. To diagnose your mental health disorder, please undergo a psychometric test administered by a trained clinical psychologist / psychiatrist.  If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.


Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Surgery for varicocele should be done as soon as diagnosed since we are preventing damage to the testicles brought about by the varicocele. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at


Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy. Almost every woman has some swelling during the third trimester, and swelling in the joint capsule of your wrist, especially on your dominant hand, can cause symptoms of the condition called carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. However, being abnormally swollen can sometimes be associated with the pregnancy complication called preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a combination of edema, high blood pressure, and protein being released into the urine. Developing preeclampsia as early as 24 weeks is a rare complication but can be very serious if not diagnose promptly. It can put a mother at risk for seizures and strokes, and also cause growth problems for the baby. So I strongly suggest you see your prenatal care provider urgently for evaluation. In the meantime I suggest you monitor yourself for symptoms like headaches, blurry vision, spots in front of your eyes. A right-sided upper abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms you should go to a hospital emergency room for evaluation. I hope that everything turns out to be all right with your pregnancy after evaluation. In the meantime try to stay off your feet,


Hello Mam, I just read your query.* See normally ovulation occurs around 14th day of cycle. But it may vary, so women are advice to conceive between 12-14 days of cycle. But the ovulation period may vary in every woman according to her hormones and cycle.* As you have mentioned fertility monitor, and you are keeping an eye on ovulation. But let me clear you one thing that along with ovulation, size of egg and rupture of egg is also important. Sometimes size is mildly lesser than the normal size and sometimes egg is normal and ovulation occurs, but egg did not rupture as a result one will be failed in conceiving.* So I advise you to start taking Tab. Folic acid(5\u00a0mg) one tablet once a day. As it will help in proper growth of egg.*If you still want to give some more try without help of doctor then take this tablet daily for three months and keep on trying. * Other way is taken this tablet and go for ovulation study in a nearby scan center as it will provide you the exact knowledge about your follicle and if somehow follicle does not rupture, and you will come to know about this, then you can consult your gynecologist. She will recommend you one injection which help in rupturing, and it would be easier for you to get conceived * Eat healthy and fresh food. Do exercise and walk daily as exercise and walk will help in increased pelvic blood flow as a result better uterus health.* I know that you are completely concerned about your problem, but still go for general check up of your husband as well as for his semen analysis too. * All these factors will help you in solving your problem.* I hope you are satisfied with my answer.  Thank you.


Hi and thank you so much for this query. I understand the right you have to do just anything you want with your body. There are two sides to the equation, you're opting for it and the doctor accepting to. No doctor would feel accomplished doing a hysterectomy as a method of contraception. He is right to decline but does not mean he is dictating what you can do and not do with your body, but he is simply making it clear that he would not do that procedure for such a reason. There are better and less risky methods to accomplish that goal than hysterectomy. I hope this helps. I will advise you strongly think over that decision again. I wish you well.


Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection. Management involves


Hi I am Chat Doctor. .  In my opinion it means increased the activity of bone forming cells called osteoblasts and that's is the opposite of degenerative where bone resorption cells called osteoclasts transform bone to calcium.  Both formation and degeneration cause joint pain and arthritis so I think your acromioclavicular joint mobility is reduced and causes pain when overstretching your muscle origins while your vertebrae may show mild cervical disc herniation so I think you may visit your neurologist for proper evaluation and management. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.


Hi, Thanks for writing in. Antibiotics intake will not cause any side effect such as spotting. It is mainly due to stress associated with urinary and kidney infection which is causing the spotting. Please do not worry if it is for few days. Any heavy long duration flow must be discussed with your doctors. Any infection is a stressful event and can cause imbalance in female hormones. This further can cause mild spotting or inter cycle vaginal bleeding. This spotting or bleeding is usually less than normal bleeding occurring during cycles. Please take adequate rest and good amount of healthy nutritious foods and water in adequate quantities to flush the kidneys.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Sorry to say, but terminal stage malignancy has no cure. Not even by alternative medicine s. So better not to follow these things. Since you are saying that your aunt is barely conscious for only 1-2 minutes and remains unconscious throughout the remaining time, I think her life expectancy is very, very low. May be less than a week. So better not to give her anything especially alternative medicine s.


Hi dear ! I have read your question carefully and understand your concern. If you delay periods and have both positive and negative results of pregnancy tests than you should make a blood BChatDoctor test to confirm /rule out pregnancy. If it will be positiver than you should contact with your gynecologist. If it will be negative than there are other many reasons than can cause delay periods. Hope I have been helpful


Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fever, tiredness with lack of appetite which is due to viral infection which is lowering down your immunity and making you prone for infection. I would suggest you to apply wet cold sheets on your head to lower down body temperature. Avoid hot, spicy and sharp food substances. You should take combination of antiviral Chat Doctor.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. By your history, I think you were having Tubercular pleural effusion. . It is accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity (between two layers of pleura) which is lying outside lung. So when patient complete the full six months of treatment, the fluid is absorbed and the pleura is healed. Do to the healing pleural layers are thickened. So this thick pleural layers rub with each other during coughing, sneezing and deep breathing and produce pain. And these thickened layers also restrict the lung expansion during deep breathing and gives feeling of chest tightness. So get done ultrasound examination of chest to diagnose this. No need to worry much for this. Do regular deep breathing exercise.


Hi. Thanks for your query. The reasons of your symptoms of bloating, tiredness and no energy to exercise can be due to the following factors


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes, you are right. Continuous irritation of any skin part can lead to skin malignancy.  But chances are very rare. Belly button is common site for this. As a lot of perspiration accumulate in that area. And you told that your hygiene for this part was not good. Which again is a risk factor. And constant rubbing, friction, blackening, irritation lead to skin infection mostly and rarely malignancy. So I advise you to check1. Sugar level as diabetes can cause similar skin condition.2. Wear cotton clothes. Avoid tight clothing.3. Maintain proper hygiene of this part.4. Consult dermatologist for proper clinical examination.


Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. There are two possibilities in your case.1. Worsening of anxiety and panic disorder. 2. Cardiac cause (this is less likely at your age of 24 years). So first get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Your anxiety and panic disorder is not properly controlled. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Don't stop Chat Doctor.  Discuss all your problems with psychiatrist. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright.


Hello, What I see with the history you mentioned is you have chronic lymphedema. As your other lab reports are turned to be normal, along with No High BP or Diabetic than you should check for any signs of varicose veins.  You can get a Doppler done for checking out if there is any kind of obstruction in the lower limb lymph nodes. Also, using stocking should be of great help and doing some exercises to improve venous return would be helpful. As you are 54 and 130/KGS you need to shed down weight and do regular exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Jay In Chat Doctor.


Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. It looks that you are having a disorder of Temporomandibular joint (joint of jaws). The medications which has been prescribed to you is a muscle relaxant, which is a good Chat Doctor.  But along with this you have to start with a pan-40 capsule, as it reduces the acidity caused by it, even you should give hot fermentation to the joints and apply retail gel on it. Hope it will help you.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you are mostly having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related bronchitis and productive cough. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause acidity, chest pain, reflux in wind pipe and trachea. This reflux causes chronic inflammation in airways. This causes bronchitis, cough and expectoration. So we should first treat your HERD to control bronchitis. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic Chat Doctor.  For bronchitis, take inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don't worry, you will be alright with above-mentioned things. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The soreness in the mouth particularly in the bottom teeth could be because of the gum infection secondary to deposits. It is not related to sinus infection. Consult an oral physician and get it diagnosed and treated by getting your teeth cleaned. You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care.


Hi, if there is staph infection then it can be proved by blood culture. Have you done any blood culture? Long term iv access can lead to staph colonization. What are the medications used for neuropathic pain? Though it is difficult to control still some options like tricyclic antidepressant, some anticonvulsant like carbamazepine etc. can be tried. Morphine is also an option. Please consult your doctor. I am sure you will get relieved from your distress.


Hello, I have studied your case and reports MRI shows mild to moderate disc bulge with canal stenosis. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. My patients get good relief with holistic approach like Panama, yoga, and darshan Oriya. You can also start them. Epidural steroid may help. If there is no relief with all conservative measures then decompression with fusion or disc replacement can be done. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.


Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of your husband. As he is having pain in the wrist and below towards the finger, a thorough clinical examination is advised. As the neuropathic pain is articular in symptoms this can be either related to the pinched nerve in the cervical spine or may be the carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor.  Now for coming closer to Diagnosis a thorough examination is advised post which may be an MRI of cervical spine or the NCV study for the upper limb will perform and then treatment will be advised.Also, Physical therapy is a non-invasive treatment which helps reduce the pain and also helps regain the hand function. RegardsJay In


DEAR FRIEND, I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR PAIN. SEE THIS IS MAY BE DUE TO MUSCLE STRAIN OR NERVE COMPRESSION, SO WE NEED TO TAKE CARE OF BACK... SEE IN THIS TYPE OF CASE PAIN IS THE MAIN FACTOR WHICH TROUBLES HIM DUE TO IRRITATION OF NERVE ROOTS. NO NEED TO WORRY, YOU NEED TO TAKE IT AND TRACTION THERAPY FOR HIS BACK IN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC... IF ANY LOCALIZE PAIN IS PRESENT THEN TAKE ULTRASONIC THERAPY.... YOU NEED 15 days TO THIS THERAPY!! THEN ONLY START WITH VARIOUS EXERCISE... TILL THAT TIME WAIT FOR PAIN TO REDUCE....


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If you have multiple cancer then there is high chance that is it metastatic cancer. You may have lung cancer with brain metastasis. Treatment is very difficult. Surgery is not possible. So chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. It is palliative treatment and can not cure the disease. So chance of survival is very low. It has poor prognosis. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is the fact. 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 good health.


Hi, Yes definitely there is an internal fracture. Black eye means an internal bleeding. This needs to be treated immediately. You need a CT to be done. Also visit a neurologist for the proper assessment and treatment till then apply cold and ice packs alternatively to reduce the pressure on eye, also if there is a swelling on the skull you can apply ice pack over that area to reduce the swelling. Hope this helps you and you recover soon. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jenis Bhagavan


Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Bacterial vaginosis is not caused by a single bacteria there will be overgrowth of various bacteria in the vagina. Normally, there are different types of harmless bacteria in the vagina. These bacteria help in the defense against harmful germs, whenever there is a change in the balance of the normal bacteria in the vagina, certain bacteria multiply produce the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. Metronidazole vaginal cream placed inside the vagina can be used, and it has the same ability of oral metronidazole to clear Bacterial vaginosis. It should be used for 5-7 days for effective treatment. Thank you.


Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. It is common to have disturbed sleep during stress of study. Sleep problem decreases concentration, which further exacerbate stress related to study. Following steps will help you


Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The fever and vomiting could be because of the viral infection or food poisoning. Take your son to the physician and get the infection cleared. After that we can treat the red and swollen gums. The redness and swelling of gums can also occur along with viral infection(herpes). Or it can be because of the deposits. Get your sons teeth cleaned. Let him do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you. Take care.


Welcome to Chat Doctor. I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you to get pregnant only after your TSChatDoctores to less than 2.0. This will also have effects on reducing hair fall. High TSH - hypothyroidism can lead to physical and mental development problems in the child. To get control on weight you need to focus on certain things. I will suggest adopting a healthy diet and regular exercise regime. Include a lot of fruits, salads, vegetables in diet. Avoid deep-fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars. Avoid substance abuse, if any. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Chat Doctor.


Greetings Madam. Feel glad that I am able to help you overcome your discomfort viz., soreness in ear lobes. My opinion after reading your query is that it is infection usually by bacteria of the tissue that surrounds and nourishes the cartilage(A tough, elastic, fibrous tissue) which makes up the outer ear. Common reason are injury to the tissue viz.,ear-piercing, etc., which may sometime leads to deformation of the ear structure (in severe cases). Other possibility could be Ear Keloid(overgrowth of scar tissue that follow skin injuries) & many more possibility. Cant explain more. Best advise not only for your betterment but also to avoid further complication is that fix an appointment with a Family Doctor/General Physician/ENT surgeon/General Surgeon, who examine the ear & decide the treatment depending on severity viz., antibiotics/surgery followed by antibiotics. Sometime plastic surgery may be needed to restore the ear to its normal shape. Well, it all depends on severity. I am telling most possible reason as i haven't seen you personally.Instead, guided you. For future prevention AVOID ear-piercing.note


Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  Thanks for asking a question to Chat Doctor. F.  You had stomach bug for nearly 10 days. You are treated for anti sickness, and for cramps and put on a Chat Doctor.  Furthermore, you are told it is a nanotorus bug.  Viral infection is a self limiting disease, and to be treated for weakness, and symptoms, it will be cured by its own, in a few days. I advise you to have fruits, juices, and easily digestible foods.  I wish you will be fine soon.  Best regards.


Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It depends on from the force that hit your head. According to your symptoms, I would say yes you may have concussion. Rest, OTC Chat Doctor.  If you experience nausea, vomits, worsening headaches you should consult your primary care Doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.


Hi I have read your description of injury, and now it is causing pain OTP elbow and tingling sensation. Your x-rays are normal. It is quite possible that you have soft tissue injury at the wrist causing swelling inside the wrist joint. In my clinic I would advise, splint age (Immobilization of wrist) to reduce further damage to soft tissues due to movement, prescribe painkillers and rest (For The affected hand) for 2-3 weeks.


Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. First I would like to assure you that you need not panic. Yes, you need to seek medical attention, but it can be easily managed once diagnosed properly. Numbness can be caused due to a lot of factors, primarily, due to bulging of discs in the spinal column, causing pressure on the nerve roots that supply to your foot and hands. Secondly, deficiency of vitamin D, can cause muscular and neuronal weakness. You may be more prone to this if you are obese or have a lifestyle which requires you to do long hours of sitting or prolonged stay indoors, without enough sunlight. So its highly recommended that you get a BT (blood test) done to find out It. D level and calcium levels and also X-ray of Cervical as well as Lumbar spine are recommended to rule out any disc bulges. Once the cause is diagnosed, the treatment will be effective, comprising dietary management, and It. D supplements for a couple of weeks and an exercise regime. Although, you can always start walking to tone up your muscles and strengthen them, which will also help control your weight. I hope this information is helpful to you. Take care and have a nice day


Hi, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor.  I am a Liver and Pancreas specialist and I hope to answer your question today. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. A choledochal cyst is an abnormal dilatation of the bile duct and could very well explain all the symptoms you have been having. A choledochal cyst can be complicated by recurrent infections, stone formation, jaundice and is also a risk factor for development of cancer. So we usually surgically resect the chole-dochal cyst. Please do consult a surgeon who can guide you regarding the same. Please do let me know your geographical location, so I can guide you towards specialists available in your area. Hope this helps and hope you start to feel better. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details required. rxsuresh@gmail.comhave a great day


Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. The raised BP can cause such headaches and this will require good control of blood pressure. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link


Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Gall stones and many other diseases are easily ruled out by ultrasonography. Peptic ulcer is ruled out by typical history and upper GI endoscopy. Chills can be due to flu but also by a closed cavity infection like urinary tract, liver, large intestine and so on... This will be easily by clinical examination, relevant investigations and response to antibiotics. Blood and urine culture before start of antibiotic can help in some cases to get a proper diagnosis.


Since the reports are normal, as you mention, probably the cause is a viral infection. Viral infections in child Chat Doctor.  Antibiotics are ineffective but since you have started it, I would insist you to complete the course. No alternative antibiotics required. Just continue fearing which contains paracetamol which will help in bringing down the temperature. Steam inhalation would be helpful. Give plenty of curd. In 5-7 days things generally return to normal. If not, get blood tests done to rule out typhoid.


Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case, I would come up with following interpretations


Hello and thank you for asking Chat Doctor, I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms it seems like you are having contusion. My suggestion is to visit your GP to make proper examination to exclude bleeding in your brain. Until then avoid any kind of exercise. And avoid your gym for to weeks. If your symptoms progress than visit ER as soon as possible. I hope this answer was helpful to you.


Hi dear user, thanks for asking your query. If your pill is not late by more than 12 hrs then it does not lose its effect. Your history is suggestive of either some breakthrough bleeding(which is commonly seen with lower dose pills containing levonorgesterol) or some local infection. I will advise you to take 2 tablets of microgynon a day for 2 days to stop breakthrough bleeding. If your chlamydia test comes out to be positive, then you should take azithromycin 1g(both partners). Hope this helps.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having pleuritic pain (pain on deep breathing) and difficulty in breathing. These are seen in bronchitis and pneumonia (lung infection). So better to get done chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out pneumonia. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. If both are normal then no need to worry about any major illness. Stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hi, thanks for the query and the concerns shown for the chest-lump on Lt of your body. Dear In my opinion-it may be because of the -work-trauma-in crouching position but as that history is not there from you, I would label it to -Hepatitis-which you have to check up with your doctor in ER. Another possibility could be inspiratory catch-of myogenic or pleuritic origin, which needs to be ruled out after checks with the ER doctor. Thanks and Welcome again. Hope this resolved your query. Take Care.


Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. As you are mentioning that your daughter molar teeth are infected, and even there is pus discharge, then you should get them removed as these are milk teeth not permanent and if you will leave them they will infect the erupting permanent tooth also. These capping which the dentist has mentioned will maintain the space for permanent teeth, so they are necessary. It will take only 1 to 2 days in recovery from pain otherwise she will be ok after surgery only. So please do not take tension and believe on the dentist. Hope it will help you.


Hello! Thank you for the query. Upper abdominal pain and left chest pain radiating to your shoulder blade can be caused by heart problem. And this should be ruled out at first. To do that, heart ECG and heart enzymes should be checked. It is also possible that there is a stone in your bile ducts, and it is causing your pain. Usually gallstones are invisible in the CT, that is why abdominal ultrasound should be done. Do not know what blood tests were performed, but you should have GGTP and AP checked (usually elevated with bile ducts stones). Upper GI endoscopy should be also done to rule out peptic ulcer. If no findings in ultrasound and blood tests, ERCP procedure should be also considered (to contrast pancreas ducts and bile ducts). Hope this will help. Regards.


There is no way to hide the virus. You can be treated for hepatitis B, which might remove the virus from your body, so you are no longer a carrier. Talk to a doctor who specializes in treating liver disease and chronic hepatitis. This could be an infectious disease specialist or a gastroenterologist or hepatologist. They should be able to help you see about treatment so you no longer have the virus and can then get a job visa. Hope this helps.


Hello, It looks from your details that most probably you may have stretched a nerve supplying to your foot on inner side of your ankle. At present, you should do following to have relief in this


Hi, Thanks for writing.GUI increases the chance of pregnancy by 20%. Except on the day of GUI have regular intercourse around the date of ovulation to enhance fertilization of ovum. Avoid stress. Have healthy food and practice yoga as stress can affect fertility. Continue with phaeton for 10 days. Around day 21 get a Chat Doctor blood test to detect pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Good day


Hello, I can understand your concern and feel sorry for the agony you have been through. Clindamycin is commonly given antibiotic for tooth and oral cavity infections. It does cause joint pain as a side effect. However, developing joint pain after 2 weeks of starting the Chat Doctor. As your blood tests are also coming normal, infection and other blood related disorder can be ruled out. However, if you consult an orthopedic surgeon or pain management clinic, some light can be shed on what you are suffering from, and it can be treated. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish you feel better soon. Best,


Hi, your father had colonoscopy, became nauseous, vomited, and feeling weak. He is diabetic with slightly elevated RBS.  It appears to be due to the premedication, or result of the anxiety of the procedure. First of all his sugar level must be brought too normal to prevent the infection at the site of procedure.  So I advise consulting his doctor to adjust the dose of the diabetes Chat Doctor.  Thank you.


Hi. As per your complaint rashes with severe itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundry etc. then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, LAST test, food challenge test etc. can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergic as well as injectable steroids for relief. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack. Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further Regards.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Air around heart is known as pneumomediastinum. And this can cause similar symptoms like she is having. This is serious condition. Patient needs CT thorax for confirmation of this. Treatment lies in 1. Continuous oxygen inhalation. 2. Oral bronchodilator. 3. Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. 4. Antibiotic to prevent infection. 5. Bed rest with minimal mobilization. So In my opinion, you should consult another doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. The main problem in sickle cell disease is obstruction of minor vessels due to pickling of RBC's (red blood cells). These RBC's clumped together and obstruct the blood supply to that part of organ. This is common in lung and brain vessels. So chances of small Pulmonary infarction and brain infarction are more in sickle cell disease. And these cause similar kind of sharp chest pain and headache. So better to get done CT Pulmonary Angiography and MRI brain for the diagnosis of these complications. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hi, Thanks for writing in. Sorry to hear about stage 4 prostate cancer in your brother. Since his PSA is 1200 and doctors have found an aggressive tumor in the back therefore all attempts must be made to extend his survival and keep him comfortable by reducing pain as much possible. Please discuss with the oncologist if he can take radiation therapy to control the disease progression and whether he is getting adequate pain relief. Additional pain relief medicines like opioids can be added when he develops bouts of sudden pain. In stage 4 disease patients can survive for 2 years with good treatment and supportive care. Therefore, if he is able to maintain his general condition then he will be able to survive longer. Please give attention to his nutrition and give more proteins. He should also Chat Doctor.


Hi. Thanks for the query. As per your complaint a tender lump under the chin can be due to inflamed and swollen lymph nodes due to the infected tooth. As you explained that your daughter has a broken baby tooth with lump over the gums of same tooth clearly shows that she has abscess formation below the root apex of tooth and the tender swelling can be due to pus accumulation below the chin if the tooth is also a front tooth. One more reason can be infection in the sub lingual salivary gland leading to inflammation in the gland and swelling. I would suggest you to consult a Pediatric Dentist and get a checkup and x-ray done to rule out the cause of swelling and tenderness... In case if it is due to tooth infection root canal treatment or extraction along with antibiotics can relieve. In case of infection in gland antibiotic therapy can provide relief. Hope this helps. Regards.


Thanks for sharing your concern with Chat Doctor .! Please note as per your details, we assume that one tooth of your has been grossly decayed as result of the decay the infection will generally reach the dental pulp and causes pain during night. Please consult any dentist, and you would be generally referred for RCT(Root Canal Treatment) of the infected tooth / it would be advised for extraction, if the decay has significantly damaged your tooth structure. Kind regards Chat Doctor.


Hi, From your history it seems that you are suffering from disc slip which now is pressing any nerve due to which you are getting pain at your legs also. And in medical terminology it is diagnosed as sciatica. In this condition, physiotherapy stood a good chance to relieve you from your pain. Do consult any physiotherapy clinic. Your physiotherapist will help you out. In the meanwhile use hard bed for rest and put a pillow under your knees to relieve the stretch at your nerve, and it will decrease your pain also. Use lumbar corset while traveling to prevent any travel shocks, Chat Doctor.  Take vitamin B 12 supplements (vitamin b12 is considered as nerve tonic). In physiotherapy there are various pain relief and machines which stimulates the nerve like tens and it. Along with patient centered exercise program can work wonders in relieving the pain and discomfort. Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out brain pathology for your symptoms. So get done blood pressure monitoring and MRI brain. If both these are normal then no need to worry about stroke or other brain pathology. In teenage, undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hello appreciate your concernLooking at history this could be an infected sebaceous cyst or folliculitis due to infection in hair follicles if you can upload me a photograph I will be able to help you bettering my opinion he should consult a general surgeon for examination and a battery of tests like CBC blood sugar he may require a course of antibiotics under supervision of doctor tell him to clean it with an antiseptic solution and maintain good hygiene hope this helps him best wishes


Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you feel like bad taste in mouth, feeling blisters on tongue, feeling like hot, for these symptoms are like of Lichen Plans, or it can be due to poor Oral hygiene also For this you should visit Dentist and go for local examination if needed go for cytology, You go for Oral prophylaxis also, Hope this will help you.  Wishing you good health Regards


Degree understand your concerns went through your details. There is nothing to worry. Production of sperm and semen is an automatic process within body. Semen is produced whenever you are sexually aroused. Produced semen is stored inside your body. Now that semen is a waste product. Body needs to throw it out. The stored semen goes out when you masturbate or engage in sexual intercourse. Otherwise, body finds its own ways to throw the waste semen out. The most common ways are through urine or through nocturnal emission. The process is normal, natural and involuntary. You cannot control it and there is no health issue due to that. Don't worry or be anxious. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http


Hi... I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other anthems which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use HY Chat Doctor.  This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it. Regards -


Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, after a clinical assessment of your abdomen, I would advise you for a routine stool test for ova and cyst and occult blood, a urine test both routine and microscopic, a routine blood test like a CBC, and possibly an ultrasound of abdomen if need be. I would also advise you to avoid any outside food, and also avoid smoking and alcohol completely if you do. On the dietary front, you should go for a high roughage diet with enough liquids. Further management would depend on the reports of investigations and clinical assessment of your abdomen. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.


Hello, Vertigo is a problem that is related with problems related to inner ear. Kidney stones are calcified materials present in the kidney, ureter (tube that transports urine from kidney to urinary bladder) or urinary bladder. These two conditions are totally different, and they do not relate with each other. However, when the stone moves from one part of urinary tract to another and pinches in the ureter or flesh of the organ, you might get intense pain and may feel nauseated and dizzy, which could be misinterpreted as vertigo. If the ultrasound suggests that the stone is larger, you may have to go for lithography procedure to break the stone down in smaller parts by ultrasonic waves. Smaller stones can be removed through urine by Chat Doctor. I wish this information helps. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Best,


Hi, Thanks for your question. As the lump is painless, skin color it is most likely a lipoma. Lipoma is an abnormal over growth of fatty tissues, it ha no particular reason. Usually lipomas are harmless. There is no medical treatment for it. It required surgical removal in following cases-1) Cosmetic reason -Some may look odd.2) Painful - rarely become painful.3) In some cases lipomas near joint may restrict joint movement. You can wait and watch it. But you should consult surgeon in case-1) Rapidly increasing size.2) Change in overlying skin color.3) Become fixed i.e. can not move.4) Development of pus point. Hope I have answered your question. Please do vote.


Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is caused by bacterial infection, usually staphylococcus aureus which may be resistant in your case, and you need more powerful antibiotics and so-called flow Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.


Hi, I think you should continue doing ultrasound at intervals of 2 to 3 days.  When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles and GUI will be done the next day. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks.  Chances of pregnancy in one cycle of GUI is 10 to 15 percent only. So, try at least 3 to 6 months of GUI. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor.


Hi, Weight gain is a common side effect of all hormonal contraceptives. Fluid retention and hormonal changes caused by the pill is responsible for the weight gain. I would suggest you to switch to other contraceptive methods and stop taking Trieste / trefoil pill. You can also try the loop contraception after discussing with your gynecologist and ruling out any contra-indication. I would also suggest you to do physical exercise every day at least half an hour to reduce the extra weight. Adequate HY Chat Doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi.I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Cortisone injections have side effects like - skin thinning, loss of color, facial flushing-insomnia, moodiness-high blood sugar. - Damaged tendon, cartilage & bone-Infection & painful joints. Also, higher doses & chronic usage of steroids can reduce the conversion of T4 to T3. Hence, hyperthyroidism will be converted to hypothyroidism. So it is useful in the treatment purpose. Then, liver enzymes like ALT, AST, ALP and GGT are also increased after steroid injection. I advise you to reschedule or repeat the test once again after few days to get rid of the effects of injection & also to avoid biased reports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.


Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There is no natural remedy to improve your thrombocyte pounds. You can have vitamins and healthy diet of course which will improve your immune system and general health, and it may slow down liver failure progression and on this way it will improve your blood count. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor.


Hi...by what you say this looks like a viral illness to me. It is usual for kids to have fever along with chest congestion and blocked nose. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor.  For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. For fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal


Dear friend,First, accept my condolences on the loss of your first daughter. Coming to your current question, nothing in her symptoms or investigations seems to point to ALL as of now. If your concern is with 71% lymphocytes, this can be normal in a year-old infant. Her other cell counts and biochemistry tests are normal. Whether she could be having a musculoskeletal disorder, I am not currently knowledgeable enough to comment on what it might be, but I would suggest that if they want to get this diagnosis out of contention, they should consider a KITCHEN Chat Doctor.  I say this because both your child


Hi there, I have understood your concern. Please do not panic. You have ovulated within last 6 to 8 hours. And your GUI is done in the correct time frame. Secondly, as per research chance of getting pregnant is almost 16%. Which is considered as a very good result. Thirdly, please get husbands semen analysis done later on with 4 days gap of sexual activity.  His counts are ok but 15 % motility needs attention.  Please seek opinion of your treating doctor for the same.  I hope this answer helps you. Thanks.


HelloThanks for query. You have severe pain in left loin with blood in urine (Hematuria). Though C. T Scan has not revealed positive evidence of stone either in kidney or ureter the pain that you have with dilatation of pelvicalyceal system suggests obstruction to flow of urine from kidney in to bladder via ureter and needs to be investigated further. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis 3) Radiological test called Retrograde Paleography. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.  Chat Doctor.


Hi there let me try to clear some points regarding acne and pregnancy. Acne can be cleared or get worse in pregnancy, so there is a mixed approach. Secondly, generally as I can see in practice that acne get worse in the first few months of pregnancy but as the pregnancy proceeds it get better may be due to hormonal changes. Now if your cream has got Clindamycin then I would say you can apply. But I would also recommend the following1


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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that both Chat Doctor.  Tesla is an angiotensin receptor blocker, while Beta cap ID a beta-blocker. Facing your young age and possible implication of therapy to physical performance, I would recommend Temple, which offers a better hemodynamic profile, if no contraindications exist.  Nevertheless, there are many several options for high BP treatment. You need to discuss with your doctor about your past medical history implications in deciding the most safety profile treatment. Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings!


HI, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Causes for an abscess between nose and lip-is due to the boil/ fur uncle. Allergy and chronic sinusitis has increased the sensitivity to infections in you. Treatment -would be Antibiotics / Anti-inflammatory from ER ENT doctor. Tab-Zevit C-mutliviamin to boost the energy levels and immunity levels would recoup the body fast. Hope this would help you to plan treatment with ER doctor. Welcome for any further query to Chat Doctor. Hit thanks and write good review if this reply helps your health concerns, for the benefit of new and old patients at my virtual clinic at Chat Doctor. Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.


Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The MAL aligned teeth can be corrected by putting braces. Consult an orthodontist and take one more opinion regarding extraction of teeth. If more space is required to align the teeth then you might have to go for extraction of teeth. You have to take radiographs like OPG and lateral cephalogram to decide about extraction. Lingual orthodontics might cost around 60,000 to 1lakh. Do not go for veneers or capping. When it is possible to correct it through orthodontic treatment better get it corrected. I hope my answer will help you, take care.


Hi, The rash could be a hypersensitivity reaction to a Chat Doctor.  You could empirically apply an antifungal cream and take an antihistamine tablet for a week. If your symptoms do not improve in a week or if your rash worsens, I request you to consult your dermatologist for confirming the diagnosis and to initiate the apt treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Are you getting bowel movements daily? Abdominal bloating, distension and still persisting pain at operative site should be taken seriously. With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of intestinal adhesions at operative site. You should consult with your treating doctor/ general surgeon and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, ultrasound imaging, renal function test, blood sugar both fasting and postprandial, thyroid profile, and serum electrolytes. Furthermore, you should take small quantity frequent soft meals. Avoid oily spicy and heavy meals. You should take prokinetics along with proton pump inhibitors. If needed, then you should also go for diagnostic laparoscopy. Take care,


Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you As you have a pulling pain it can be related to a pinched nerve. Getting a clinical examination and an MRI of cervical spine should help father. Treatment


Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Osteoarthritis of right hip is your diagnosis, it is evidenced by your history of excess physical activity and age. In this condition there will be loss of cartilage between two bones which is a protective from both bone ends to get rubbed. So loss of cartilage leads to exposure of actual bone, and they get rubbed each other and there will be loss of bone contour. Bone spurs are indicative of osteoporosis in which bone mineral density decreased and as a compensation there will be excess calcium deposition. To prevent further damage.-have good rest.-take calcium supplements-avoid excess hip movements and decrease weight on hip by using a cane if you impermanent treatment will be done by surgical procedure, like total hip replacement or by refining the surfaces. Use painkillers like ibuprofen. About the front ligaments, once the hip pathology decreases it will automatically come down. Stiffness is due inflammation around the joint due to friction of the bone ends. Consult an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.


HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern without the clinical examination it is becoming very difficult some time to come on any conclusion with the help of brief history given here, if you do have history of esophagus disease then this complains need to be ruled out, as far as your doubts are concerns for, Hernia, ulcer, these all needs investigation without proper investigation such big diagnosis can not be made, if the pain is severe then in my opinion clinical examination would be urgent, hope this information helps you, have good day.


Hi, I think your doctor wants to be in the safe side by sending you for coronary angiography. Patients with chronic kidney disease are at higher risk for developing ischemic heart disease, you have two episodes of syncope, so your doctor may be afraid not to miss coronary artery blockage. But if you are concerned much about the procedure, you may discuss with your doctor the possibility of stress test instead of coronary angiography. If there are still doubts after the stress test, then you can go for the angiography. Take care


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done thyroid function test to rule out high thyroid hormone levels because this can cause similar kind of symptoms. Sometimes, Chat Doctor.  If these levels are high then you will need reduction in the dose of thyroid tablets. Also get done blood pressure monitoring to rule out hypertension. If all these are normal then stress and anxiety are the likely cause. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hello,First I would like to tell that the streak you explained is unlikely to be a melanoma. Melanomas to explain in general terms would be a mole growing without no control. You might monitor closely for growing size of the lesion progressively and irregular margins. If the lesion is constant then the chances of melanoma are low.Moreover, you mentioned that the streak goes away when you use vinegar, a melanoma doesn't go away. Secondly, if you are prone to fungal infections then there are chances the lesion a result of that. I would advise you to start with oral antifungals alongside topical. Maintain feet hygiene. If your nails appear broken then it can be a sign of iron deficiency as well. Follow up with your doctor if the lesion grows or if additional signs like fever develops.


Hello. Thanks for asking from Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. It is good that after CO poisoning, your consciousness is intact. It means that your brain is almost spared. Your numbness can be due to nerve or spinal cord damage. To find out the cause, the doctor is advising you some investigations like nerve conduction study. Nerve conduction study helps in evaluating nerve damage. In case of nerve damage, conduction velocity decreases. Spinal cord damage can be found out by MRI of spine. At home, you can follow few tips like


Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor.  So, you have elevated WBC of which lymphocytes and neutrophils are increased.  Now without any comment on the morphology of the lymphocytes, whether they are blasts or not. And clinical profile is also very important.  So, first do a Complete blood count from referral laboratory, and upload the report and I will definitely give you satisfactory answer. Please mention the values of all the parameters clearly.  Regards.


Dear patient thanks for the question.Judging by your symptoms it seems to be a kidney disease. A build-up of wastes in the blood (called uremia) can make food taste like metal and cause bad breath. You may also notice that you stop liking to eat meat, or that you are losing weight because you just don't feel like eating. All you have to do is get your renal profile checked along with serum electrolytes and a diagnosis can be made hope this helped


I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Regarding the concern of a connection between Cushing and Parkinson's disease the answer is no, there is no known relation between the two conditions, the presence of both in your sister is a coincidence. She has developed Parkinson sat a pretty young age (usually after 65) and in these young onset cases there is thought to be a genetic predisposition, so the predisposition may be higher than in the common population. As for the remaining issues, the larger hands and feet, anger issues, even if not related to Parkinson's she should see a doctor for the possibility of a pituitary adenoid. I hope to have been of help.


Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that this Chat Doctor.  For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests in order to investigate other possible causes that may trigger this clinical situation


Hi, As per your history, your stone size is small, so there is no need for surgery. You can take 12 glasses of water daily, take lemon tea, pomegranate juice, Basil juice. This can help dissolve stones and also lower acidity in urine which prevents further formation of stones. You are also advised to avoid junk foods, fatty foods and foods which contain a high content of fats. These will definitely reduce future chances of stone formation. Reduce consumption of oils in food. You can also see a physician for a general examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


According to the situation you have described it looks more like the partially erupted wisdom molar on your lower jaw. Which forms a pocket with the gums over it. This can get infected repeatedly as there can be food lodgment in this pocket. And this infection can lead to spasm in your muscles that help in chewing. You need to get an x-ray done to confirm the diagnoses. And if this diagnoses turns true you need to get your wisdom molar from lower jaw extracted which mostly will b done surgically. And also add a regime of antibiotics and muscle relaxants and painkillers.


Hello, In case if the pain is severe and not tolerable, then you can take her to the emergency room so that they can give her injectable painkillers to relieve pain for a longer duration and also faster. In case if she is allergic to Ibuprofen, you can also give other painkillers like Motorola, Diclofenac etcetera, but only if you know she is not allergic to those. Also, do cool compresses over the cheek. Apply Lidocaine gel over the extraction site as it will help in relieving pain. If the pain still continues to get worse, consult her dentist and get checked. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I think that your symptoms may be related to a hormonal imbalance or an infection. An inflammation of the cervix uteri could also cause similar symptoms. I recommend consulting with your gynecologist for a careful physical examination, a routine blood test, urinalysis, and an abdominal ultrasound. A colonoscopy may be needed. Hope to have been of help! Best regards,


Hi, What you have been a work induced muscle strain of your wrist. Since you are involved in lifting heavy weights continuously your muscles around the wrist joint have undergone a protective spasm. Taking hot packs for around 3/4 times a day with adequate rest will help you to relieve pain. Also doing strengthening exercises of your elbow and arm muscle will reduce the load on wrist. Besides following lifting ergonomic will help you out n an easy and efficient work. To subside pain you can take over the counter Diclofenac. Hope this helps you in relieving the pain. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer is a delicate situation when detected at stage 4 disease involving the gall bladder and which is advanced. It means that the disease has spread locally and also to distant organs with a large tumor and lymph nodes. In this situation surgery is not possible and even if surgery is attempted then the patient survival will not improve. In stage 4 cancer the survival is given as 6 months to 2 years from the day of detection of disease. In some cancers there can be rapid progress and in some the disease can take two years. Gall bladder is located in a strategic location and this permits a gall bladder tumors to proliferate Ann involve adjacent structures. It can also cause biliary obstruction within the liver and gall bladder and this will also reduce the general condition of the patient. Patient is kept on pain relief medicine to provide comfort. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can also b given to prevent rapid progression to end stage disease and control the cancer as much the can. Positive thinking and support might help in extending her survival. Please do not worry.


Hi I am Chat Doctor. .  In my opinion i don't think your inner ear or your agitated esophagus are correlated to your lungs nor your cervical spines.  For my patients I would suggest X-rays, CT, MRI on your cervical spine to exclude any kind of disc herniation which may cause such chronic neuropathic pain.  Painkillers like advice tab when needed, hot massages with topical gels, muscle relaxants, physiotherapy, B12 vitamin supplementation will be effective for such cases. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. As a rule, left sided chest discomfort should be evaluated for cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out this. If ECG is normal than get done chest x-ray to rule out pulmonary cause if present. If chest x-ray is also normal, then it seems muscular pain mostly. So try to follow these.1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.2. Avoid movements causing pain.3. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.4. Apply warm water pad on affected site.5. Avoid stress and anxiety.


Hi, I would suggest that you have an ultrasound scan of the soft tissues of penis without and with a pharmacologically induced erection. This would be able to tell you if there is a plaque along the corpora caverns in which case you probably have an entity known as Parodied disease which is associated with induration of the penis with mild to moderate discomfort in its initial stages. This test will also be able to quantify the blood flow to the phallus and indicate if there is a likelihood of erectile dysfunction which often coexists with Parodies disease. The treatment would eventually depend on what is detected on the scan. Hope I have been able to help you. Regards.


Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you to take broad spectrum antibiotic like azithromycin for a week. Thereafter, if the condition won't improve you should think of FNAC of the lymph nodes and take the treatment accordingly. If not treated I'm that time tuberculosis should be suspected. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor.


Hello Adela ;welcome to Chat Doctor You need to get examined the swelling on your lower back to find the reason as to what it is. Asyou said the swelling is painless till you exert but on exertion it causes severe pain and numbness in muscles thereby suggesting that there is some relation to your spine as there is numbness which is due to nerve compression. Waiting long can complicate your problem and may require more money. So please get examined and treated by an Orthopaedician. Thanks


Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggests - lymph nodal enlargement, incomplete healing and recurrence in different location.2. Bascically lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the presence of localized or systemic infection / inflammation.3. First you have to treat the possible reasons for the nodal enlargement then the nodal pathology itself.4. An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will be very helpful to evaluate the cause. I would recommend an ultrasound scan of the lumps for detail evaluation.5. After that one can think of the treatment. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.


Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. Forum.  You are 33 years, female, You have shifted to DENVER area which is a place of high moisture. You had pain in right lower abdomen, and they are limited and superficial.  Most probably it looks like APPENDICITIS, I advise you to immediately consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Other possibilities are urinary tract infection, stone in the urinary tract, or a subcutaneous boil, in that area. You may need to have M.R.I, besides other routine tests for confirmation.  Appendicitis requires surgery, immediately, boil needs incision after some time if not subsided by medicines, others can be cured with medical treatment only.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.  Best regards.


Dear patient You have got twisting injury to knee which may lead to fracture or more commonly meniscus injury. This needs to be investigated with MRI of knee to confirm diagnosis. MRI gives detail of ligaments and meniscus injury and is helpful for planning treatment. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Till the time wear long knee extension brace on involved leg and avoid knee bending. Once report arrives consult expert arthroscopic surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined.  All the best.


Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, i would like to inform you that it is condition which has a hereditary as well as dietary cause, you have not mentioned anything about your medical history, I assume it's fine, i would suggest you to visit your dentist and get the oral cavity checked thoroughly, there is a treatment for this problem. Your dentist will prescribe you oral as well as topical medication which will close the cracks over your tongue as well as treat the burning sensation associated with it. Also keep a few points in mind;do not smoke, do not consume alcohol, Chat Doctor. I wish you good health.


Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Tooth pain associated with postural variation suggests deep caries involving the pulp, which is left untreated will lead to an abscess (periapical abscess). I would advise you to ask him to have an ibuprofen or a painkiller (if he is not allergic to any medicine). Antibiotics like amoxicillin will be required on prescription. Please revisit the dentist and have the tooth treated with root canal treatment. Cleaning of the teeth can be followed. Do not apply hot bag externally. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.


Hi, Thanks for writing in. Radiation therapy is one of the promising methods of cancer treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy and surgery. Some cancers respond best to radiation. I am not sure if you are affected by lymphoma or any white blood cell malignancy. Usually radiation treatment works well in them.It's not just the size of lymph nodes coming down, the meiotic or cell divisions going on also must be controlled. This happens with radiation. Your doctor has taken a calculated decision after weighing benefits and risks involved. Hope it helps.


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of testicular cancer depends on type and stage of cancer. Whether it is limited to testis or spread in other part. Surgical removal is the initial treatment of choice. It is followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy according to need. Consult your doctor and 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 good health.


Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  It appears to be the cyst in the scrotum. It is benign in nature, so usually don't grow and cause the pain. sometimes due to some or other reasons it may grow big, or may cause pain, in that case it may become necessary to excise it and do the biopsy.  If scared to go for surgery, treatment with medicines for cure may be tried, if it subsides it is well and good.  I usually advise to my patient with such symptoms' erythromycin 500\u00a0mg, and diclofenac sodium and serratiopeptidase.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.


Hi, Steroids are generally not advisable for pulmonary embolism as a primary Chat Doctor.  Tachycardia and hypotension seems to be caused by pulmonary embolism that to is massive. Get your CT chest done along with pulmonary CT ANGLO to check for infarct size thrombus burden. You need to thrombocyte. I would suggest you go for the test if they are normal then only you should increase the steroid dose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Cellophane you for your query. Please consult an infertility specialist at the earliest. Gynaecosid will not help in pregnancy.She needs complete evaluation for irregular cycles. Stress, anxiety, weight gain, ingestion of hormonal medications, change in sleep or diet - these need to be ruled out first. After that, she would need to be examined for polycystic ovarian disease, hypothyroidism, endometrial hyperplasia etc. She needs total internal examination (per magnum and per spectrum) along with a pelvic ultrasound. Tests like FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, OG TT, RHEAS, free testosterone, Lipid profile, fasting serum insulin should be done.FOllicular monitoring to track ovulation and semen analysis are required. As a last step, laparoscopy to check patency of fallopian tubes is a must. Take care.


Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I have gone through your available history. Tiredness and lack of concentration might be due to - Thyroid dysfunction- Vitamin B12 or vitamin D deficiency-Depression- Menopausal syn Chat Doctor. You should rule out thyroid dysfunction and vitamin Deficiency by doing blood investigations. You may get prescription by your doctor. Treatment would be directed as per cause. Sometimes excessive sleep may also make you fatigue. In that case you may need to reduce sleeping hours. Thanks.


Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to discuss with your doctor because routinely closed is given for 6 months and still not convinced then alternative Chat Doctor.  I suggest you to go for GUI for next cycle.  It is intrauterine ingestion of sperms. Here sperms are washed and processed and placed in uterus. This will increase your chances of conception.  You can try GUI for 3 to 4 cycles. I would suggest you to get your tubal patency done and tubes should be normal before GUI is done. Hope I have been helpful . Regards


Hi...by what you quote I feel that your suspicions might be right. But it is too early for an 18-month-old to identify all colors correctly. It is very simple to test for this. There are charts called iShares charts. There will be a number imprinted and a normal person and a color-blind will read different numbers. But for an 18-month-old kid it is difficult to identify the number. I suggest you get in touch with an ophthalmologist. Regards -


Hi. The pain what your wife suffers us due to lack of stability in glute muscle resulting in loading more on hamstring muscle... Sometimes irritation in the back.facet joint or neural irritation can give rise to similar symptoms... If I were your treating doctor then I would like to be sure with certain things.... Nature of pain whether the pain is getting increased slowly of all of a sudden it started...24 hr pattern of the malefactors that increases the malefactors that reduce her pain was there any investigation done before... I would like to suggest you to-Do lot of icing on your back as well as over the painfully area frequently... Gently knead her painful area at the end of the day...follow that up with icing... Take frequent breaks from standing... Do regular physical exercises like walking.swimming etc.core stability exercises like...lying on your back air cycling.Golding table-top position... and lying on stomach and do back extension.glute stability exercises like Bridging...clamshell.single leg raise while lying sideways...leg kick backs.etc. 15 times each.3 sets...stretching low back. Hamstrings...gluteus and calf regularly... Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need further clarification....wishing you a speedy recovery...


I absolutely recommend further testing, with a definitive consultation with a Neurologist to do the specialized testing and recommended treatment. I also recommend immediate treatment with occupational, physical and speech therapist as to maintain if not improve the deficits you describe early. Your Primary Care Physician and or Neurologist will be able to refer you to these forms of therapy, and such may indeed be covered by insurance or your carrier based on what you described to me; but I would look into it nonetheless. In summary, the symptoms you are experiencing can be temporary, and can indeed possibly return to normalcy with no intervention; depending on the particulars of the situation, which sitting here responding to your case I cannot access at the moment. Nevertheless, I personally would not risk patiently waiting, and would want to get such symptoms checked out and dealt with early as to not ensure permanent issues. Therefore, my recommendation is to stay healthy, keep practicing your speech, and challenge your cognition with mental tests as self therapy (the more you challenge your brain the quicker it heals), and at earliest convenience schedule an appointment with a Neurologist.


Hi, Your doctor is right. Thyroid issue and contraceptive pill both are predisposing factors for gall stone.  Thyroid problem can cause high cholesterol level and so the stone can develop.  Moreover, you are obese as well. Obesity is also one of the risk factors for gall stone.  So you need to correct all these factors by reducing weight and stop taking pills. If thyroid issue present than treatment needed for that according to reports.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.


Hi, Thanks for writing in. Hope you are feeling better and continuing in your fight against your cancer. The spleen is an organ which is part of the immune system. It is located under the diaphragm on the left side. The pain you describe in the left upper abdomen might be due to an enlarged spleen. You should get an ultrasound scan done to see for the spleen size. The spleen grows from the left upper abdomen to the right lower abdomen and appears like a firm lump or mass. The pain might be due to spleen enlargement if present. However, the diarrhea is unlikely to be due to the spleen. Commonest cause of diarrhea in patients taking treatment for leukemia is common stomach infections. Please consult your doctor and take a short course of antibiotics and eat healthy home cooked food. Please do not worry.


Hi, You may have a laparoscopic chromotubation to check for tubal patency and if the consultant is experienced enough may perform any operative interventions needed to relieve tubal block. Considering your age, it would be better if you do not waste precious time trying for natural conception. Tubal patency as well as tubal motility together have an impact on the tubal function. For endometriosis to affect the tubes, it would be rare. The impact of any pelvic inflammation varies with the severity of the infection and the individual predisposition. You should try ART under the guidance of an expert. Wish you success.


Hi...what you are quoting is exactly called encopresis. This occurs when the kid has hard stools, almost similar to constipation. But what happens here is the liquid stools will seep out on the sides of the hard stools and leak out. But, the main treatment of this is relieving of constipation. Suggestions


Thank you for sharing your complaint, dear friend don't worry. This type of motion sickness is common to many people. After studying your case I think homeopathic treatment will be much helpful to you. Homeopathy treats person as a whole, not a single disease that means all details of your lifestyle will be asked by homeopath doctor and according to that medicine will be given which will be most suitable to you. If you are interested in homeopathy consult a good homeopath nearer to you or in your city. In case if you can't consult a homeopath at present, take following homeopatChatDoctoredicine.-calculus indices 6, 5-6 Chat Doctor. Hope this answer will be helpful to you. For more queries please don't hesitate to ask. Get well soon.


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have renal parenchymal disease.  You should go for complete kidney function test to search the exact cause, if needed go for kidney biopsy then you should take treatment accordingly. Consult your nephrologist and take treatment accordingly.  Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.


Hi... It could be a simple viral pharyngitis to streptococcal infection. I suggest you get the streptococcal rapid antigen testing done...the results will be available in 10 minutes. If it is negative you can wait. Otherwise, he needs antibiotic therapy. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor.  For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal


Hi, How are you doing ?That's not at all a stupid question !! To be frank there is a small chance for pregnancy. Sperms can stay alive for quite sometime outside the body. So it can be alive on the seat-cover. Sperms reach the egg by chemical attraction & not by physical means, so even if sperms come in contact with the thighs or the genitals, they will find their way in !!. So to be on a safer side she can have an emergency contraceptive pill. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back if anymore queries the best Chat Doctor.


Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are very upset and disturbed due to your daughters decisions. But I would also like to let you know that the role of a psychiatrist is not to influence or change anybody's individual decision. If your daughter is a major and has made an independent, thoughtful and strong decision, (which may be against you), then it not the role and not ethically right for any doctor to influence the person according to your decisions or preferences. But a psychiatrist can do a psychological assessment to see if she is making any rash or misinformed decision without a clarity of thought and accordingly help her have a clear and patient thinking before making the decision. The decision is ultimately still hers.  If you would like to consult me, I come for visiting consultation at V.K. Hospital Purasawakkam, Chennai (Phone


Dear patient Your father has got rapidly spreading cellulitis possibly with abscess formation. He needs urgent attention as swelling is rapidly increasing. Take him urgently to hospital and get him admitted.  He needs course of intravenous antibiotics and ultrasound of local part to rule out abscess formation. If abscess is seen under ultrasound incision and Chat Doctor.  Do not take more time and shift him to hospital. All the best.


Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. If this is your first pregnancy, it is likely that the morning sickness could be continuing well into the second trimester also. Yet, you should also get regular assessment of your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and renal function. To manage the nausea, you may continue with the Dopamine prescription usually given early in the pregnancy. Make your meals easily digestible, small and frequent. Avoid spices, deep-fries and fast foods.  Chat Doctor.  If you cannot


Hi there, Thanks for writing in. I would suggest you apply a pain relief gel like voting gel/ diclofenac gel on the affected back region. 15 minutes later apply hot fomentation to the affected back region. If this doesn't help, you could take a naproxen tab after food. In the meantime, do not lift heavy objects. Once the injury has completely healed, you might want to do some back strengthening exercises to prevent it from happening again. Hope this helps.


Hello, Well, this must be totally the PICK case and the important measures were taken to make the baby healthier. Now you complain is about the baby now able to lift her right hand, I think you need to get it checked once if it is Verbs palsy? In some cases, it might happen, and may be for the small duration or maybe longer, based on the clinical examination we can comment much better. You even told they have given saline to the baby, so how was this given? Any idea you have? Or any other Chat Doctor.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In


Thanks for asking your query completely understand your problem first of all u should consult a chest physician or a pulmonologist who can evaluate and treat your condition. Secondly yes most of the respiratory tract infections are contagious and can be transmitted to others. As per your situation u feel breathless just by walking a short distance so u better first go to a doctor and take some medications. If you feel relieved you can go easily and there will be no danger to the kids also. Thanks god bless u with good health can ask more questions


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has high ESR.  There are many causes of high ESR. Tuberculosis, infection, anemia, autoimmune disease, paraprotienemia, malignancies all can lead to high ESR. You should investigate further to know the cause. Then you should take treatment according to cause. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.


Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The symptoms described suggests an abscess in relation to the erupting third molar. I would advise you to continue the Motrin and warm saline gargling. Visit your local dentist and get it a radiograph done for its position and get removed if necessary. You will also need antibiotic including amoxicillin and metro lag (if you are not allergic to any medicine.) Antibiotics can be started with the prescription from your dentist. Keep the area clean with proper brushing. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.


Hello, The chief symptoms you have are pain and coldness of the leg. Along with swelling. Now the very first diagnosis that I would think of in case of these features is a thrombosis of the blood vessels. That would explain the symptoms best. I think the bypass vessel graft was taken from the same leg. So it's likely that the area supplied by the blood vessel is involved and affecting you. This usually doesn't happen because the remaining vessels pick up the function of the vessel removed. Maybe that has not happened in your case. Another possibility is that the previously normal vessels are getting thrombosed. I would recommend testing with the Doppler study. That will be able to detect the thrombus. If found, you will need anticoagulation medicine like Warfarin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some muscular pain due to strain or spasm. You should take muscle relaxant and analgesic. If your pain is not relieved then you should go for examination. Consult your doctor and 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 good health.


Hi, If you have tried all the non-operative treatment options then you need to consider treating it surgically. First It's important to localize pain generator, that is done by giving various pain blocks. If your disc painful then it can be removed and either disc replacement surgery or spinal fusion surgery can be performed. If you need more details about the diagnosis then I need to see your MRI images. Thanks.


Hi, Hopefully there will be no major issue if you have no pain or fever or blood in urine, but I suggest that you get your urine for analysis and culture, as internal echoes usually suggest infection, and a mild untreated infection high in the kidneys can become a full-blown hydronephrosis where the kidney turns into a sac of pus. You can start antibiotics if the culture grows bacteria and can give a sensitivity pattern which is optimal for you.


Hi thanks for asking question. Here your scar might be infected according to history given. Proper examination of that area is necessary to give further comment. It is better to do x-ray of that area also to rule out underlying bruise like lesion or any other cause. Sometime after injury, on long duration there might be reactive metaplasia. For getting pain relief take simple analgesic. If it is infected then antibiotic needed. I hope my suggestion will help you. Thanks


Hello, Removal of a single tooth or wisdom tooth, in particular, will not cause any caving of face. It commonly occurs due to loss of multiple teeth causing sagging and caving of face. So my suggestion is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated. If the wisdom tooth is causing problems, you can get it removed, and it is generally not needed replacement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. Forum.  Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor forum.  It appears that you had a viral fever, and the symptoms. Hence, you had weak less, light-headed less etc. The bruising on the right lower back could be an urticaria due to the fever. As the time passes it has gone.  If at all you get any of the symptoms recurred you consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.  At present there is nothing to worry about.  Best regards.


HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Depression is a very serious illness that can require both medication and therapy. It can take 2 to 3 weeks to respond to most antidepressants. The Risperdal is an antis psychotic, this is used in depression when there is co-existing psychotic symptoms along with the depression. Medications are associated with potential side effects, if the effects he is noticing are intolerable, it would be best for him to speak to his doctor to see what can be done. It would be best for you not to alter his medication in any way before consulting his doctor because of the risk of complications. I hope this helps


Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor, from the description of your symptoms, the swelling you might be having at the belly button could be -abscess-hernia- mass would suggest you need to get an ultrasound done as you have other abnormalities present, to know what is exactly wrong. Would suggest get reviewed by a specialist for appropriate investigation and treatment. Wish you a quick recovery and all the best. Take care.


Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Bluish black discoloration in the center of the upper lip that too at times you are noticing. Most probably it is staining from foods or other articles she is biting as these babies are in the habit of putting everything in their mouth. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics


HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Oral contraceptive pills are to be taken regularly at same time of a day, without missing a single pill.  You took the pill later than usual on the day of unprotected sex. That would have helped. Provided you had taken pills on following days regularly. You have missed the pills for few days following the sex.  This has increased chances of conception because- - Gap in pills induces ovulation - Sperms can survive in female genital tract for 3 days.  * So you should wait for your normal periods & go for home pregnancy test after 8 days delay in menses In case the test is +ve, & you are not prepared for a child, you should think of MTP.  Thanks.  Thanks.


Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Orthostatic hypotension or postural fall in blood pressure is often related to other medical problems as you have stated like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, endocrinological disorder, and it is even a side effect of antidepressant Chat Doctor. Your physician can better relate these two. Fall in the blood pressure cannot be related to placement of dental bone grafts or removal of wisdom tooth. Though I suggest you get an OPG radiograph done which will show if there is any infection near the placement of graft or other vital structures.I suggest you to consult a physician and evaluate the symptoms. Take care.


Hello anjalinarwal, Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there a pigmented male of variable size and shape in the skin on any body part, with apparently no change in the skin, and it is due to lack of melanin formation by the melanocytes. Your doctor can usually make the diagnosis of vitiligo during a physical exam. There is no known way to prevent or cure vitiligo. However, several methods, including cosmetics, re-pigmentation using UV light therapy, corticosteroid creams, pigmentation of unaffected skin areas, and skin grafting, can be used to improve the appearance of skin severely affected by vitiligo. And this is an eruptive stage in your child where newer patches are coming really fast, later there comes a cycle of patches which become stable and newer patches reduce in number but increase in size. This is not to dishearten you dear, but if u continue with homeopathic treatment u may not find quick response as it is the nature of the disease but surely u may get fewer parches and with time they also can fade away in the long run. It is advisable to visit your homeopath once again to confirm with regarding the treatment through the constitutional medicine. Also u can ask him for Ammo Visage tincture, if u apply the medicine on those spots and make your son sit under sun rays for 10-15 minutes daily it will give you good result. Good Luck,


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, this can be the acute allergic reaction due to cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke carries many harmful chemicals. When inhaled, in some people, it can cause allergic reaction. Allergic reaction causes laryngospasm, bronchospasm and coughing. All these give symptoms of choking, breathing difficulty etc. Your symptoms relieved by its own once the exposure has been cut. So all these suggest acute allergic reaction two cigarette smoke. So better to avoid such exposure in the future. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should immediately consult doctor and get done ECG and 2d echo to rule out cardiac diseases. Your symptoms like left sided chest pain, loosening of balance, black out spells etc. are commonly seen with hypotension and heart diseases. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG and 2d echo. You also need Holder monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ECG) because you are having irregular heart beats. So consult doctor and discuss all these. Better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks


Hello, These MRI findings indicate chronic changes in the small vessels of the brain, which have lead to small strokes, causing troubles with memory. It is a progressive disorder, and can not be treated properly. The main therapy is daily baby aspirin and maintaining under control her blood pressure values, her blood lipid profile and diabetes (if she suffers from these disorders). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine and most likely caused by age-related changes in the intervertebral disks. Vertigo (dizziness) with this type of origin usually happen when the head is turned or tilted causing compression of the blood vessels that supply the part of the brain involved in balance. I advise you to wear a soft neck collar during the day to help limit neck motion and reduce nerve irritation. You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  For pain relief and muscle relaxants, particularly if neck muscle spasms occur after discussing with your doctor. Do exercises under guidance of a physical therapist to strengthen neck muscles and stretch the neck and shoulders. When you have episodes of dizziness (vertigo)-Do not lie flat on your back. Prop yourself up slightly to relieve the spinning sensation. Move slowly to avoid the risk of falling. Take rest. Resting will help prevent attacks of light-headedness. Do not


Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor After going through your query I concluded that your daughter may be having some infection as she is having fever. She is also having backache. Your doctor suspected urine infection. But you are worried that can this be other than this. I think it can also be viral fever as you are having fever along with backache. You are advised to visit physician for it. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.


Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain and give you my opinion. We talk about hypertension if we have mean values that exceeds 140/90 mmHg. It is normal to have higher blood pressure values after a physical or an emotional stress, so it is important to judge on mean day and night values. As you explain, you are diagnosed with ischemic heart disease, and you have done angioplasty. For this reason your blood pressures should be maintained under 140/90 mmHg. You mention that your mean values are over 140/90 mmHg, so my opinion as a cardiologist is that you should do changes in your medications. We have two strategies


Thanks for posting your question on Chat Doctor! I can understand your problem. Decreased function of thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is associated with elevated liver enzymes. Most common causes for the elevation of liver enzymes are chronic alcohol intake, liver disease like fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc., gall bladder disease like cholecystitis. Other causes are heart failure, obesity, muscle diseases. Hair fall could be due to hypothyroidism. You are advised to consult your doctor for the treatment of elevated liver enzymes and hair. Wishing you a good health.


Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you mom is diabetic, and she has vomiting and diarrhea which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis and electrolyte imbalance in body. I would suggest you not to panic at all. You should start treatment witChatDoctorbination of fluroquinolones and ornidazole. Give her banana on daily basis and light food.  Chat Doctor.


Hi.noted history of recurrent lump containing smelly pus. Based from your description, it may be a case of a recurrent cyst formation (sebaceous or gelatinous type). It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Definitive management is surgical excision of the lesion (complete cystic excision, including the wall, to decrease the risk of recurrence). Antibiotic treatment will be prescribed accordingly along with daily wound care after operation. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.


Hi thanks for asking question. Noted your wife has hepatitis b while pregnant.... Now Bag negativity has to be confirmed by ELISA test.... If it is negative after six months then she has fully recovered.Meanwhile, to avoid infection you have to use barrier method while sex... To protect liver low fat diet taken. Avoidence of alcohol. Refined food avoided. Fruits more... Hope your concern solved. Until she is fully recovered try to avoid contact with her secretions... Chat Doctor.


Hi, It seems that she requires to know some technique of breastfeeding. While breastfeeding keep her two fingers supporting nipple and put in children mouth. While feeding see that her breast should not cause babies nose, obstructing her air way. Initially baby will not do but by practicing she will start sucking her breast. Once she will be on top feeding, she won't go for breastfeeding. Ok and take care.


Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As he has Crohn's disease, this may the cause for Erythema nodes. Please continue the Tylenol as prescribed by your treating physician. Bed rest will help in relieving pain. It can go away on its own in three to six weeks. After its gone, it may leave only a temporary bruised appearance or a chronic indentation in the skin where the fatty layer has been injured.Thus, nothing to be concerned about this. But it may return at any time. As you have already diagnosed him Crohn's disease, no more investigation needed. If he has symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, he needs treatment. Otherwise, no treatment is needed. Thus better continue Tylenol and review with your pediatrician after 3 weeks. This is enough and nothing to be more concerned about this. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.


Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump can be a cyst, hemorrhoid or an abscess. Cyst is usually soft and painless. Hemorrhoid should be attached to anus verge. Blood in the stool can be present as well as itching. Abscess is usually hard and painful. Swelling can be present. I suggest your husband to consult general surgeon. In case of doubts an ultrasound and colonoscopy should be done. Hope this will help. Regards.


Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer is a condition that happens due to the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells within the body. It does not get transmitted from one person to another in any way. Please do not worry if you are having a pregnancy. Staying with your mother-in-law, sharing the same kitchen and eating together will never spread the cancer. Your mother-in-law requires your supportive care, and please help her to stay in peace and without pain. Try and spend as much time with her and do not worry about cancer spreading from her to you. She has few days to live and will be happy to see her grandchild when your baby is born. After birth also there is no risk to your baby and your mother-in-law can touch the child without any fear of the child getting affected. Please do not worry.


Hi! With history of trauma, It's possible to have secondary osteoarthritis development in low spine and edema may be causing pressure of nerve roots there...cysts are a finding with OA spine, nothing to worry...conservative treatment like lumbar sacral brace, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medicines maybe required to abate symptoms. There are medicines to reduce edema also and back rest with physical therapy shall control the disease process. Consult a spine/orthopedics doctor for it Best wishesThank you Chat Doctor.