Hello, It is due to minor contusions after heavy physical exertion. Its quite common after strenuous activities and will settle with conservative measures. You can apply warm compresses and take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, you have to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Oral cancer can present as ulcer, rough, insensitive area, whitish plaque, bleeding necrotic mass, polyp etc. And for conformation, biopsy from the lesion is necessary. So for clearing your worries about cancer, better to get done biopsy and histopathological examination to rule out cancer. If this is nonmalignant lesion than no need to worry about oral cancer. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hi and thanks for the query, Itchy rashes and lymph nodes around the neck region might most of the time be due to viral infections. It could be necessary to actually trace what is causing the rash. A history of a recent change in the environment, diet, sleeping room, job site should worth considering. Other accompanying symptoms like fever, wheezing, rhinitis are important to consider knowing if it's an allergic reaction or not. An initial response to anti biotherapy could indicate an infectious cause. Persistence of symptoms should warrant an appointment with the dermatologist for a proper evaluation. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD.


Hello, I do not know much from what you are writing, but leaky valves can progress by adding the amount of blood that goes backward in the heart, And that can cause those symptoms that you have and especially the shortness of breath. You may need to add more diuretics.  The operation depends on the heart function first, and what are the valves that have the problem and what grade they are and what have to cause the problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.


Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. This might be a Mastitis or Realities. I would suggest you to get an examination done to see what it is and get treated properly.Also, you should get evaluation for Fibroadenoma and Breast Lump. This is my personal opinion based on details available here.  If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask stay Healthy. Chat Doctor, MD


HelloThanks for usingChatDoctor for your health problems. I read careful your question and understood your concern. You doesn't explained clearly why your dad was prescribed the antibiotic and antimicrobial therapy anyway I presume that it has an infection when he was discharged. The infectious disease and maybe the psychologic stress that is caused by the infection can raise the blood glucose in a diabetic person. His blood glucose is high and nausea can be a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. For this reason my advice is to check his ketone level in the blood and in the urine. If the result is positive you need to take him in an Emergency Room as soon as possible because it can be dangerous if it is not treated. In most cases, people with diabetic ketoacidosis need to be treated in hospital. If the test of ketones in his blood and urine is negative, i suggest consulting an endocrinologist in your area because in my opinion the metformin monotherapy is not effective, and it is necessary to add another antidiabetic Chat Doctor. I want to remember that the diabetic diet and more physical activities(if not contraindicated)are other important elements for the control of your dads' diabetes. I recommend to not be negligent. Hope I have answered to your question. If you have further queries, feel free and ask. For treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, you can ask me at Chat Doctor at my private link


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you are mostly having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of gaseous feeling in stomach, burning pain with stomach pain. So better to start following steps for symptomatic relief. 1.  Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Start proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. 7. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if you are having these habits. 8. Lose weight if you are obese. Don't worry, you will be alright.


HI. This is most probably a condition called Gynecomastia and the best way is to get this operated, removed and subjected to histopathological examination. Although this is usually a bilateral phenomenon, it is not rare to see like this.  Cancer has to be ruled out by doing histopathology of the removed specimen and X-ray has not much role to play in the diagnosis. Radiography in the form of CT scan of the lesion, chest and maxillae is of help.


Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Pain and burning in the upper abdomen, with altered motion is usually caused by acid peptic disease. It can be initially controlled by antacids and Chat Doctor. Later, recurrences can be prevented by the following precautions.1)make you eat habits regular(keep correct time)2)avoid in between snacks.3)avoid much oily/spicy/fried items.4)reduce non veg items(especially beef and pork) to minimum.5)avoid smoking and alcohol-the most important measure.6)take enough fruits and veges with high fiber content. I hope you will find this information useful. Thank you.


HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor MRSA (methicillin resistant star aureus) refers to the presence of a bacterium that is resistant to standard antibiotics. It occurs mainly in persons with a history of frequent antibiotic use though it can also be spread from one person to the other. There are some persons who have these resistant bacteria and are not aware of it. As her doctors mentioned, it may be spread by contact with the infected area. I hope this helps


Hi, Thank you for posting your query. White spots on MRI (also called as hyperintense lesions) are not specific for multiple sclerosis (MS). These lesions can occur in other neurological conditions including migraine, infections, stroke, etc. Doing an MRI of spine would help, as if lesions are found in the spine, it would favor a diagnosis of MS. Spinal tap would also help, as presence of oligoclonal bands in the CSF would also favor a diagnosis of MS. However, with just two lesions, and normal spinal tap, MS is unlikely. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/


Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor Your description of the rash and associated pain does seem to suggest a possibility of Shingles; more so if the rash is arranged in a stripe like pattern across one half of the body, with a sharp mid-line cut off. Shingles may initially start either as rash or as raised patches and subsequently may develop fluid filled lesions. Therefore, absence of fluid filled lesions from the start doesn't rule out shingles. Pain is more of a feature of herpes Zoster; irritation to the muscle rub would have been associated with a burning sensation rather than pain. I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis. A dermatologist would be better able to confirm it or rule it out. There is usually associated pain which may be shooting or stabbing in quality. If Shingles is confirmed to be shingles on visual inspection, treatment would be with an oral antiviral e.g. acyclovir or val acyclovir. Associated pain also need to be managed appropriately with NSAIDsFirst step would be to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosisRegards


Hi...greetings from Chennai. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor.


Hi Michelle, Yes, severe abdominal pain may be due to kidney stones. Region of pain depends on Location of stone in urinary tract.- Uncomplicated kidney stones located in kidney may be asymptomatic or give mild dull aching pain over right or left upper abdomen depending on site of stone.- Stones in ureter which is a tube connection kidneys to urinary bladder (urine bag) give severe pain in back radiating anteriorly to abdomen. It causes more severe pain. Region of pain varies vertically depending on position of stone in ureter (upper, middle, lower)- Lower abdominal pain may be due to stones in lower ureter or urinary bladder. Usually stones in urinary tract may be associated with infection (UTI) or blood in urine.(Though UTI in the absence of structural abnormalities in urinary tract ASE more common in female.) In your case I want to know -1) Depending on what basis your doctor told you the presence of stone.2) Any associated symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loose motions.3) Any menstrual complaints (considering you as a female). Following investigations may help in locating the site of stone in urinary tract if present-1) X-ray PUB.2) Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis.3) Intravenous paleography it helps in establishing site of stone as well as kidney function. Green color stools in your case may be due to-1) Antibiotic use for UTI.2) Intestinal infection (it may usually be associated with multiple episodes of loose motions, vomiting, central abdominal pain.


Hello, You have excruciating, unbearable pain in left side of your abdomen along with radiating in your back and also had vomiting, and you slightly relived on lying down and again having such a sever pain, in this regard in my opinion you might be having left Ureteric colic pain, which might be due to a stone in your left ureter. So it's my opinion and suggestion to you that you must consult your nearby urologist or get emergency treatment by undergoing first taking analgesic Injection and followed by Ultrasonography of your abdomen and X-Ray of your PUB region with continuing urologist treatment at your nearby hospital or medical facilities. Hoping you will get relieved by my guidance. Good Luck and take care.


Hi. Thanks for your query. Your symptoms complex of treated H-Pylori infection of the stomach yet the presence of rumbling in the abdomen, flatulence, passing of gases per anus, pain in upper abdomen and so on can be related to the single most cause of such symptoms called Irritable Bowel Syn Chat Doctor. But before we label you as suffering from IBS, you need to undergo some tests which should be normal.


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Stomach gurgling is not suggestive of cancer.  It's just an air sound.  So don't worry about that. You have complex atypical so high risk of urine cancer.  You should go for prophylactic hysterectomy.  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.


Yes TB can reoccur.However, both the doctor who prescribed tuberculosis treatment without doing a sputum test and the health unit who ended up doing test of saliva are wrong. What your dad needs to do is to give a proper sputum sample and not saliva for the test. If he is bringing out some amount of sputum, then a better test to do will be INEXPERT/RIF test for tuberculosis. If he is not bringing any sputum then u need a HRCT to confirm the lesions seen on X-ray chest are new or old


Hi, Kidney donation in India is illegal if done for money. It can be done only as a life-saving procedure for any known relative or friend after getting clearance from transplantation ethical committee. Legally, organ donation can take place from living, genetically-related individuals; from living, unrelated individuals in special circumstances where no unauthorized payment is made to the donor. Organ transplant law does not allow exchange of money between the donor and the recipient. According to the Act, the unrelated donor has to file an affidavit in the court of a magistrate stating that the organ is being donated out of affection. After which the donor has to undergo number of tests before the actual transplant takes place. The Authorization Committee set up for the purpose ensures that all the documents required under the act have been supplied. If it is found that the money has been exchanged in the process then both the recipient and the donor are considered as prime offenders under the law.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of Urinary tract infection and vaginal infection is more in your case. But better to rule out tuberculosis because you have contact with active patient. So get done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli-bacteria causing tuberculosis) and chest x-ray. If both are normal then no need to worry about tuberculosis.  Chat Doctor.  Continue treatment you have prescribed. Keep proper hygiene of private parts. Avoid unprotected sex if you are sexually active. 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.


HelloThanks for query. You have been diagnosed to have stage 4 cancer of the Prostate suggesting that the cancer has spread beyond capsule of the prostate to distant locations like bones or other organs . Cancer of the prostate is hormonal dependent cancer depending upon the Testosterone levels . Though Orchidectomy is done there is increase secretion of PSA from the cancer cells spread over to distant locations. Casodex is anti an Chat Doctor.


Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Joint soreness can be related to rheumatoid arthritis. It should be excluded through examination such as rheumatoid factor. Meanwhile, I suggest continuing using antihistamines to relieve the itching such as Zyrtec. I also recommend using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the join inflammation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards!  Chat Doctor.


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your Chat Doctor level goes up due to pregnancy, but you have miscarriage, so level is down.  But there may be some tissue left, and it leafs to high Chat Doctor.  You should go for dilatation and evacuation. Clear your uterus completely. Consult your gynecologist 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, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. There is most likely a boil / folliculitis over perianal region, which is an infection of hair follicles. It may be due to excessive sweating. If there is family history of Diabetes or you are obese, better to check your blood sugar levels. Use some anti-inflammatory medicine, if swelling increases in size or there is fever there may be need for antibiotic. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.


Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Many women have headaches during pregnancy, because as your blood volume increases to prepare for the birth, the amount of blood flowing to your head increases in intensity, whicChatDoctormonly can cause severe pounding headaches. Caffeine is a vasoconstriction, which means that it makes the blood vessels slightly smaller and as a consequence it actually is a very effective treatment for headaches. It is actually used as an ingredient in prescription migraine medications. The warning against not using caffeine during pregnancy actually has no real scientific basis. There never been any studies in humans that actually shows an increase risk of any pregnancy-related complication. So, if caffeinated Chat Doctor.  Furthermore, Vicodin is safe to use during pregnancy for pain as well. I would advise you to try to find the least amount of caffeinated beverage you need to


Hello, In most probability you had any of your heart valve replaced with a metallic one. What you are hearing is the click of that valve. Generally a patient gets used to such sound. You just need to know that's it's a normal phenomenon and there is nothing wrong with your heart or you. If its very disturbing you may try a small dose of tranquilizer only after consulting your doctor. Hoping I could help. Regards Chat Doctor.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion no need to give oxygen if saturation on room air is 97%. As too much oxygen may cause side effects too. You should get done chest x-ray to rule out lung infection as cause of chest pain. Get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause for chest pain. If bronchospasm is present than start inhaled bronchodilators. So try to search cause for chest pain and treat accordingly.  No need to give oxygen.


If the epilepsy center has done a complete assessment for you and determined that you don't have epilepsy then, what you need is a cardiovascular workup. If you have a primary doctor then, I would expect this referral should be made soon. If not then, you should find a primary doctor who can help you get directed to the right specialists now to continue the workup.  Spells can also be due to many other problems such as medication side effects, low blood sugar, psychological stress, very low blood pressure from deny Chat Doctor.  That is why you need a primary medical doctor who can look at all these things and help direct you.


Hi, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you did not have any side effects like vomiting soon after the pill intake, then you can expect with Chat Doctor.  This usually lasts for a couple of days. Your next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. Chances of pregnancy are very remote and if you were in the safe or non-ovulation period during the sexual encounter, you are naturally protected, in addition. Restrict the use of emergency pills to once or twice a year and prefer regular contraception. Please see your health care provider for further management if you become overdue by ten days for your next period. Hope this helps.


You have posed an excellent question. With only a few words, a textbook is opened. Truthfully, this is a discussion that should be personal with not one but many professionals whose job is nothing but transplantation. For overview, societies such as the American Organ Transplant Association and American Society of Transplant Surgeons are good resources. For heart specifically, the American Heart Association is the best resource. For a more personalized and detailed history of heart transplantation from an individual, you may wish to contact


Hi Thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you the symptoms you are telling, pounding heart and breathlessness can happen in both conditions heart diseases and stress. If you feel breathless during exertion and feel better after resting then it can be due to underlying heart disease and It's advisable to get a Treadmill test and echocardiography done for proper evaluation. And It's advisable to cease smoking for better health. Hopefully this will answer your querying you Good Luck Chat Doctor.


HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that if this is degenerative disc disease then the over all case management is depends upon the severity of the disease most of the cases well responds to conservative line of treatment in my opinion you better discus this with the orthopedic doctor, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.


Hi and welcome to ChatDoctorFrom your history and description it does seem to be an allergy, esp based on the areas affected. Summer/spring allergies are fairly common due to more dust, pollen in the air, as well as sun. Since you are unable to narrow down the cause, I would advise you to take precautions during this season. Wear comfortable cotton clothing, covering as much skin as possible. Avoid midday sun exposure. Always use a sunscreen. Wash hands, face when you come back from outdoor activity. Shower with warm water and apply a good moisturizer immediately after like Detail DAM or an intensive moisturiser. Avoid fragrances and strong chemicals in soap, lotions. When you have active rashes try to avoid commonly allergy causing items like nuts, seafood etc.Also, during rashes take an antihistamine tablet once daily like fexofenadine and apply calamine lotion over the area when irritation occurs. In case of severe redness or actively spreading rash in the summer, use a fluticasone cream for about a week over the rashes and stop. Continue the other tips advised. You can consult a dermatologist regarding certain skin allergy tests and blood tests which can point out the substances you are allergic to. Hope this helps.


HiP ain and swelling in the operated site of hernia can be recurrence of hernia. If the content like momentum or intestine is blocked in hernial sac, you may experience pain. If your doctor has confirmed hernia again, then there is no alternative to surgery. Medicines have no role to play in hernia. Though you are heart patient and diabetic, surgery can be done. Nothing to worry. Please consult a surgeon and get operated as early as possible and get prevented from life-threatening complications like strangulation. Wish you good healthRegards


Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that your son has bitten his tongue due to anesthetic effect, don't worry You Apply Ointment McCoppin two times a day on painful area on his tongue, Give One Tablet Evil twice daily for one week, if after taking medication He won't get relief then consult your Dentist Hope it will help you.  Wishing him good health Regards


Hi I am Chat Doctor.  It can follow folliculitis and could be recurrent because of inadequate or inappropriate treatment. Still some rare conditions like primary immune deficiency should be ruled out. Most of the labs offer a panel to rule out primary immune deficiency.It's important to rule out more common entities like IGA deficiency, Britons Asama globulinemia and granunomatous disorders where recurrent staphylococcus infection is common. These condition scan be effectively treated when diagnosed earlier. Early diagnosis also helps in preventing serious infectionsThank you for using Chat Doctor


Hi, Thanks for your query. From the description that you have provided, it seems that you have suffered a muscle sprain. You need to provide rest to the neck-preferably use a cervical collar. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow. In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild painkiller, then you might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedic. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care


Hi thanks for asking question. Let me know you if you will continue with smoking and alcohol then you are at high risk for liver disease. As far as abscess concerned you have taken antibiotic for one month. Now repeat the USG or x-ray to see whether it has resolved or not. If it is still there and looks like bacterial then it has to be Chat Doctor. If it is resolved then it will not lead much problem letter on life. But for that alcohol and smoke stopped. Rule out diabetes also as it can be related to abscess. Take low fat diet for few days. Maintain your BMI ideally. Fruits taken more. I hope your concern solved.


Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Anorxia Nervosa due to discolored sore 2 lumps on your right leg. These lumps mostly are due to the Varicose Vein in right leg with thrombophlebitis -as its sore to touch also. Treatment-Get the Color Doppler to assess the cause of these lumps. Tab Motrin-400 mg / 1 x 2 times a day. Rest /Elevation /Venous Stockings x during daytime. Tab Alnilam .25 mg x 2 times a day -to reduce anxiety. Reassurance and counselling from clinical Counselors.EVLT-Endo-Venou-Laser-Treatment for resolving these leg lumps would help you to recover soon. Evaluation and treatment by Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon would be needed for your case. Hope that, This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist


Hello, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. As per your description it seems that your finger is infected, and I strongly recommend you to consult your physician because you need prompt antibiotic therapy which should prescribed by a doctor.Moreover, you might require minor procedure like incision and Chat Doctor. Consult your physician and get the following things done


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of anemia or vitamin B 12 deficiencies is more. In both these conditions, discomfort in chest (palpitations, thumping, twitching) on exertion is seen. And at your age heart diseases are extremely uncommon. So better to get done hemoglobin estimation and vitamin B 12 level. If deficiency then you need supplements. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hi, It seems that probably you may be having fungal infection. Tina corporal. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. It does not seem to be Chat Doctor.  Apply antifungal cream like Fluconazole cream and take antihistamines and antifungal tablets after consulting the doctor. Avoid soap bath. Take bath with diluted Detail. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of with Chat Doctor. Atrial fibrillation is known to cause Rapid heart rate and fluctuations in blood pressure. I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography, ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart. Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day. Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a daily is useful. Avoid taking caffeine.


Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Your symptoms such as fluttering of the Nelly button and twitching of the eye could be anxiety-related. Anxiety can manifest itself with not only psychological symptoms, but with physical symptoms also. If you are having recurrent such symptoms or having difficulty managing your stress, then I would advise you consult a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems. Wish you all the best. -


Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing STD testing. Second, it may be signed of reinfection or urinary stones and some other genital infection, but this is less common. In every case, antibiotic therapy may be required, so test should be done as soon as possible so that appropriate treatment can be started. Till that try to 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.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, hormonal pills can have side effects of palpitations. Actually these pills can cause stress and anxiety and these can cause tachycardia, palpitations etc. Not all women tolerate hormone pills. So in my opinion, you should stop hormonal contraceptive pills because they are causing side effects in you. Better to use barrier contraceptive like female condom or male condom. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


HI. Thanks for your query and history properly This is self-explanatory. While you strained for the delivery the normal protective mechanism without numbing got disturbed. We have seen cases where similar problems - classical symptoms as you have explained. These are usually due to slipped discs at thoracic level. Get an evaluation done by a Neurologist / Neurosurgeon. Get an MRI of the thoracolumbar region, and you will get a diagnosis. According to your symptoms, I have a feeling that you will require surgery, be prepared.


Hi, as you mentioned the C5 & C6 disc degeneration disc disease, the muscles supplied by them usually gets involved. Also, due to continuously stress applied onto the muscles of the neck, the muscles of the neck are always in a state of tension which leads to the disturbed blood flow to the brain and there by leads to headache and other symptoms. Getting treated for the pain and spam in the neck region will help you ease of the symptoms like headache, earaches and toothaches. Also getting checked by a dentist for the toothache will clear any doubt about the pathology of the oral cavity. For the disc degeneration in the C & C6 region I advise to take therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy which will alter the pain and spasm. Also performing regular strengthening exercises for the neck, upper limb and shoulder will help you ease of symptoms. Usually along with the medicine, physical therapy plays a good benefits. I have personal experience of cases with such symptoms and 99% of patients recover. I am hoping the same with you. As surgery is the last consideration made by the surgeon. Physical therapy is a slow process but keeping patience and undergoing physical therapy will definitely give you ease of the current symptoms. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No direct connection between head injury and hemoptysis (blood in sputum). But unknowingly, you might have injured chest (blunt chest trauma) while falling from stairs. And this might have injured lungs and cause bleeding. So better to get done chest x-ray to rule out lung injury as a cause for your hemoptysis. Your headache is mostly due to head injury. So consult doctor and get done chest x-ray. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hello, your sores-seems to be ruptured vesicular lesion. Most common are viral herpes infection. These kinds of ulcers are common on lips and corner of mouth. It is also associated with fever prior to vesicle eruption. If your fever persists you can use paracetamol tablets to manage it. Your dietary intake of multi-site and minerals is also reduced due to problem in swallowing. So you can use anesthetic gel/mouthwash to get relieve from pain during swallowing. Have ample of fruit and green leafy vegetable diet. Or nutritional supplements. . Use antiseptic mouthwashes after meals.avoid spicy food completely. These lesions resolve within 7 days mostly by proper diet in healthy individual. And if they persist more than that consult oral medicine specialist as he may give you antiviral creams/tablets as required. To confirm the diagnosis they may take biopsy for pathological examination.other causes of such sores are autoimmune disorders- Memphis, lichen plans, etc. They are rare.and a biopsy or immunofluorescence test is done to diagnose them.


Hello You are taking three Chat Doctor.  You are a known case of epilepsy and are currently seeing figures like ghosts. There could be following cause for the visual disturbances or hallucinations you are having-- First possibility is epilepsy itself. Certain kind of seizure can present with hallucinations. Temporal lobe epilepsy can present with visual hallucinations.- Zonisamide is a good adjuvant


Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can see the problem you are in. But positive phrases and statements do good to only those who keep a positive way of life. You must learn life before saying positive phrases. There must be a basic cause of these negative thinking and anger. Some sort of disappointment in life. Such a disappointment or the cause of that disappointment should be ad Chat Doctor.  This can be successfully done with the help of a psychologist. Consult a psychologist. Even online consultation should suffice. 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.


Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. Your symptoms could be related to anxiety or lack of sleep. In addition, we need to exclude lack of blood flow to brain ischemia), vitamin B12 deficiency or thyroid deficiency. You need to get a complete neurological examination done by a neurologist. After that, you may require MRI brain, vitamin B12 level, and thyroid profile tests in order to make a definite diagnosis. There are good treatments available to treat all the above disorders. So, you need not worry. I hope it helps. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.


From what you have told, your son may have two enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small pea shaped lumps present all over body. It gets enlarged and painful when infection is there. Many a times chicken pox will not cause any lymph node enlargement. But Since his immunity is weak now, a bacterial infection may set in and may have caused the lymph node enlargement.It's better to wait and watch. If the Lymph node does not subside on its own, a course of antibiotic may be given.In the meantime give plenty of water and paracetamol tablets to reduce fever.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and asthma in your case. Both, HERD and asthma commonly present together. Your chest pain and gaseous feeling are due to HERD. And your breathing problem in AC and at night are mostly due to asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). For HERD symptoms, take antacid like pantoprazole on empty stomach. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. 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 decay involving multiple teeth can be a rampant caries secondary to improper maintained of the oral hygiene and improper diet. The running nose and eyesight is not related to the teeth. Consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get the teeth filled. For the nose and eyes consult a ENT and ophthalmologist and take opinion. I hope my answer will help you, take care.


Hi, I have gone through your query. You had 2 episodes of bloody semen and you haven't mentioned if there is any other symptoms like fever or pain. It is difficult to comment on actual cause. As there can be infection (like prostatitis, epididymitis, urethritis), obstruction, tumor or systemic disease. I suggest you to wait for next time if again blood comes out with or without other symptoms, investigations like prostate examination, semen and urine test will be needed. Depending on the cause, it may or may not affect your married life and treatment will be done. Usually these problems are cured. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. You can contact me on my page http


Hi, It seems that you might be having reducible direct inguinal hernia giving this problem. Hernia comes out through lax inguinal ring and while lying down it goes inside when it is difficult to have any idea about hernia. If this is the position, nothing to worry wait till it comes out. If it is strangulated then it can create the problem. Afterwards consult surgeon and get examined. Avoid constipation and lifting heavy weight. Ok and take care.


Hi, thanks for providing the brief history of yours you mentioned feeling tightness in the back. Then you should look for some spinal muscles strengthening along with hamstring stretching as well. Also, on later stage you should strengthen the core and spinal muscles. As you mentioned your age as 52 there will be some small wear and tear of the soft tissue and aging of The spine as it is a normal process of human physiology. With stretching exercises and strengthening exercises you should be fine. One thing over to ask is, are you addicted too high / moderate heels for your footwear. Why am I asking this question is the change in the anatomy at one level can lead to change in all the levels. Well, if the symptoms become more you can visit a physician and get checked. Or else a physical therapist will be fine to help you out. Regards


Hello, Intermittent pain in the right arm may be due to arthritis of the shoulder joint or rotator cuff injury or muscle spasm or fibromyalgia etc. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Please get an X-ray of the shoulder joint, clinical examination of blood sugar and neck X-ray. Use cold and warm compression, use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. Use tablet Zanaflex once a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query.


Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As you are having pain in left and right arm. You are likely to be having numbness due to cervical spondylosis. You can get your x-ray done to see degenerative changes in the spine. Furthermore, you can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.


hi Hope this msg finds u in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. U seem to have strained some sort of soft tissues in that region that might be causing pain and inflammation. If it's not warm and hot.give ice packs and rest. If it worsens get a X-ray done to find out what's wrong. Start analgesic and anti-inflammatory tablets. Nothing to worry about. Hope your question has been answered. If u have any follow-up queries, feel free to consult me anytime.  Thanks Take care god bless


Hello, Stains due to gut chewing can be removed by scaling of teeth. Please discontinue tobacco or gut chewing thereafter. Maintain oral hygiene well. Regarding the dentist and treatment charges in Bangalore, please do consult with your dentist nearby your hometown. You can discuss with your dentist regarding this. Use fluoridated toothpaste as well as chlorhexidine mouth rinses to gargle. Take care.


Hello Resp. Greta, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I would like to know what were your symptoms bypass which lead to diagnosis of heart disease? If you have similar symptom then it is quite likely that you have developed new blockages in graft or at another site in native vessel. In any case, you should get ECG done and depending upon its report you may need stress test or direct angiography. In short, I suggest you to go to your physician for early evaluation. My best wishes Chat Doctor.


Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X-ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes


Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  As you describe, you are a patient of hepatitis B, weight loss, abdominal pain, frequent loose bowels.  I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have liver function tests, and M.R.I. for diagnosis.  You had jaundice 8 years back, probably cured.  Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have good health and resistance against infections.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.


Hi, Are your menstrual cycles regular? If you have regular cycles of 26-30days, then the first week and the last 10 days of your menstrual cycle are safe. If you have had unprotected sex during this period it does not result in pregnancy. So there is no need to take emergency contraception. Please note that the fluid released before ejaculation also contains sperms and can cause pregnancy. So even though your boyfriend did not ejaculate in you there is a possibility of pregnancy if you have had sex on days other than safe period. Therefore, you need to take emergency contraception. Loestrin24Fe cannot be used as emergency contraception. Discuss with your family physician and take emergency contraception. There are specific emergency contraceptive pills available like Plan B, I Pill, next choice etc. If these are not available in your country, your doctor will advise based on the contraceptive pills available. It is important to take the pills at the earliest after unprotected sex. The earlier the pill is taken, more effective they are (95% effective if taken within 24 hours). After taking the emergency contraception, if your period is delayed by more than a week you must get a pregnancy test done. It is good that you have realized it is dumb not to use contraception. Discuss with your doctor and start regular effective contraception like hormonal contraception or get an intrauterine devise inserted. I also advise you to use in addition barrier contraception like condom to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.


Hello I have gone through history provided by you. Good, surgery for meningioma was successful. Change in smell or its loss is due to damage to olfactory nerve which lies in vicinity. This could be prior to surgery or can be during surgical process. It is inevitable consequence of surgery. You should learn to live with this minor deficit. There is no specific treatment. Trial of acupuncture can be taken and hope for good results Regards Protein


Dear parent, Many thanks for your question with Chat Doctor .com.  There are many causes for frequent urination in a child.  The most common cause is behavioral.  She may have just got used to going to the bathroom regularly, and you may have to gradually encourage her to increase the time between visits until she increases her ability to hold her urine. However, before you can label it as a behavioral problem, you have to rule out the other, more serious causes of frequent urination.  For this she will need a few tests at your family doctor.1) You need to rule out a urine infection - for this she will need a urine test. 2) You need to check for diabetes - the symptoms of this are usually frequent urination, thirst and weight loss.  For this she would need a urine and blood sugar test.3) You need to check that her bladder and kidneys are all structurally normal.  For this she would need an ultrasound scan.  If the results of the above are all fine, you can then be reassured that it is nothing to worry about, and just work on her gradually increasing the amount of time she can hold her urine. I hope this helps you, good luck with the tests.  If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me and if you found this helpful, please leave a rating!


Hello dairy understand your concern Chance of the pregnancy is nil because1. You have not did penetrative sexual intercourse2. Your partner is already on the pilot become pregnant penetrative sexual intercourse in the unsafe period of the cycle is required. Fingering to vagina does not cause pregnancy you are completely safe and no need to worry. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Hope this may help noncontact Chat Doctor for further health query Best regards


helloThanks for queryBased on the facts that you have posted your grandfather has Enlarged Prostate and a self indwelling per urethral catheter has been passed to Chat Doctor. He has developed symptoms of prostatitis. It is very common to get catheter induced infection in bladder and prostate giving rise to causing burning urination and refractory UTI. In such a situation it is always advisable to


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LETI) is more in your case. LETI is common after flu (viral upper respiratory tract infection). And your symptoms like cough, greenish sputum, chest pain on coughing and sneezing (pleuritic pain) are suggestive of LETI - pneumonia more. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray to rule out LETI. You may need antibiotics and antihistamines Chat Doctor.  So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.


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Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor Firstly, the abnormality of red blood cells which you have mentioned indicates normocytic normochromic anemia.  This can occur from many conditions of which most common is hemorrhage. In your case, hematuria is the causative agent. Normal WBC and platelet exclude any malignant condition of blood. But you did not give us any bone marrow report.  Hematuria can occur from many conditions but in you case it is the neoplastic condition present in bladder.  So, my diagnosis is the urinary bladder problem.  Regards.


Hello, If your cycle span is 28-30 days, ovulation can happen mid-cycle, two weeks prior to the onset of the next period. Since you had the intercourse in a mingled fashion, it is difficult to predict the biological father now based on the dates of intercourse unless your exact date of ovulation is known. A DNA test performed after the delivery can be done to identify the paternity. This is the only way out in the current scenario. Hope you find this information useful. Wish you safe motherhood.


Hello, Your problem is a common one faced while treating someone who is either head of the family or high earning member of family or well settled in society. It is almost impossible to convince them for treatment, and mostly they are males. This not only spoils their family life but slowly even their health and social status is affected.there can be a few way out to help them take medicine- 1. As he is a doctor, you can contact some psychiatrist and discuss his case and may be asked him to meet the patient without his knowledge and let him start the treatment which can be added to his food. With passage of time Chat Doctor. 2.  You can ask someone whom he still trusts and listen to and that person can take him to a psychiatrist and get his treatment moving.3. Last option is taking help from police. They can take him forcefully to a govt. Setup and get him evaluated, and then his meds can be started. This has certain disadvantages that it might just spoil his carrier and difficult to go with. Wish you good luck.


Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. Your son seems to be suffering from allergic tendency. I would recommend you to start him on montelukast once daily for 2-3 months. This will improve his allergic tendency. Hold the calcium, iron and magnolia syrups if your child is not having deficiency. A healthy diet and lifestyle is the best long-term health secret. Hopefully it will be of help. Take care


Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to muscle spasm secondary to the fall. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by taking analgesics like Diclofenac with serratiopeptidase (to be taken after food), application of analgesic+muscle relaxant ointment, ice compression & adequate rest. Physiotherapy therapy exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, kindly get an X-ray of lower back done to rule out any pathological cause for your symptoms. Take care.


Degree understand your concernsAnxiety and stress and restlessness are everyday affair for almost everyone in this new changed world. You should not feel much about those conditions because worrying again can increase anxiety level. Two coffees per day is permitted. You should exercise rigorously, Chat Doctor.  If needed to consult a psychologist for further advice. I can help you if you desire so.


Hi, Since you have not mentioned your age, I assume the above findings are of degenerative nature and there are degenerative vertebral and disc changes in L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc levels. There is pressure on the spinal nerves in the above levels and this is causing you pain and discomfort. The findings are likely mild and most likely medicines and physiotherapy can help in decreasing your pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Its very normal to experience change in babies bowel habits after weaning the baby to solid food. In infants absent bowel movements is normal for as long as 14 days provided that their abdomen is soft, and they are otherwise well. As your baby is restless, Glycerine suppoisatray can be given via anus to make the bowels empty. After that I would suggest following to make his bowel habits healthy> Give him prune juice.>Add more fluids.>Don't stop the solids completely but make them softer. Hope this answer is helpful. Good luck


Thank you for writing to Chat Doctor. I understand your problem of early ejaculations. I suggest you to reduce frequency of masturbation because very frequent masturbation leads to conditioning of mind to ejaculate early and this happens in faster ejaculation with partner too. When clients with similar problem approach me, I advise them one or more of the following methods which often help them.1. Stop-start technique of behavior therapy.2. Female on top with active role.3. Double condom4. Medicines like Fluoxetine 20 mg day or Paroxetine CR 25 mg per day. (To be taken under medical supervision only)5. Keel exercise also helps in some cases. You can learn the same from internet. (As if try to hold urine intermittently during voiding)6. Penile squeeze technique applied at the point of ejaculatory inevitability.7. Applying a local anesthetic ointment to glans penis prior to penetration.8. Leading partner to orgasm by exploring and stimulating other erogenous zones. (Other than vaginal containment movements only)One can gain ejaculatory control over a period of time by practicing behavior methods mentioned above REGULARLY. Practice makes a man perfect. You can consult psychiatrist for this. Hope, I ad Chat Doctor. Wishing you good health


Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per query you have fibromyalgia and pain in TMJ and headache. Well in condition like fibromyalgia, it amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. But this pain start with physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. So it seems to me that TMJ pain is due to bruise that is clenching of teeth at night. I would suggest you to consult the dentist and get mouth guard so that TMJ problem can be minimized. Doctor may also prescribe muscle relaxant. Also do physical therapy of facial muscles. In the meanwhile consult doctor and take treatment for fibromyalgia like antidepressants, anti-seizure Chat Doctor. Wishing you good health. Take care


HelloPainful urination may be due to many reasons like urinary tract infection(UTI), calculus in genitourinary region etc. Pain doesn't necessarily indicate kidney stones. You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, renal function test, ultrasound of abdomen, urine RE/ME and culture/sensitivity. Nitrite test and leukocyte esterase test can also be done to confirm UTI. You may need CT scan of PUB region. Proper treatment depend upon findings. You should consult urologist. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.


Hi, It does not have any side effects involving the fractures. Gemcal nasal spray (Calcitonin) is commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and also in elderly men to make the bones stronger and lower the risk of fractures. Its common side effects include nasal congestion, rhinitis, diarrhea, and flushing. It is not known to have any harmful effects on the fractured bones. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi, You might be suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis. For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscle & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on facet joint and disc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedic for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Meanwhile, for pain control take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.


Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. I don't think that your seizures are related to a high level of Emilia. A viral infection and fevers can cause seizure aggravation. Epilim can cause seizure exacerbation in high levels, but it is also associated with other symptoms like nausea, headache, dizziness, confusion. A lower dose is more often associated with seizure aggravation. Although I would recommend you to have a full blood work and a plasma tic level of Emilia, and to adjust the dosage if needed. I don't think that there are any serious interactions between Emilia and the other Chat Doctor. Hope to have been of help! Greetings!


Hello Lalit and. As a Urologist, I can fully understand your concern.1. A semen culture reported normal, means, there's no infection in it.2. A minimum sperm density of 20 million/ml, is enough for pregnancy.3. Other parameters of semen test, like motility, morphology, aren't available.4. So, repeat the semen test, at a reputed lab, and send the report.5 An ultrasound scan (Doppler) of scrotum, is advisable.6.FSH, LH,testosterone, and sugar also needed. Get examined by a Urologist. You may send the reports to me, as a direct question, for an expert opinion. Chat Doctor.  Manga.


Hi, Life expectancy in a cardiac patient is less than the same age population. It depends on the current status, the surgery she has undergone. If she already had an open-heart surgery, opening the chest again for redo surgery will be definitely risky and will be more difficult as compared with the previous surgery. But it is not impossible and is being routinely done. It depends on the probability of life expectancy with disease and after surgery. If there is not much difference, we keep the patient on medical management. AF has a risk of clot formation which requires blood thinners to prevent clot formation. It is not essential to convert it into sinus rhythm as rate controlled AF is equivalent to sinus rhythm. So don't worry about that. Finally, be cheerful as nobody knows how long he or she will live. It is our attitude towards life that make our life long. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hello, Thanks for writing in.First let me inform you that oral hygiene maintenance is very important. If left carelessly, it can affect your systemic health too. Brownish teeth can be corrected with bleaching/veneering/porcelain crowns. Bleeding gums are due to-Gingivitis. Poor oral hygiene maintenance. Vitamin deficiencies. Plaque and calculus deposits. I would suggest you to get deep scaling done. Maintain good oral hygiene. Vitamin supplements can be administered. Hope this helps.


Hi, There is no harm in taking aspirin before conceiving. But there is no proven benefit also. Starting aspirin may not solve your problem. You need some investigations to find out cause for repeated miscarriages. Though these investigations are costly, if abnormal some factors can be corrected to avoid miscarriage. You can ask your doctor about those investigations. Some basic cheap investigations are blood sugar level, V Chat Doctor.  Costly investigations like karyotype can be done or deferred according to your doctors' advice. Wish you good health.


Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The most likely cause of the swelling over the spine could be a cyst. Other causes could be lipoma or neurofibroma. These are benign conditions and there is no need to worry about them. The diagnosis can be further clarified by clinical examination. If it is possible, please upload a clinical photograph. It would help in clinical diagnosis. For confirmation, a biopsy of the lump may be required. There is no need to worry about it now. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  Your father may have chronic kidney disease.  He should go for blood urea and serum creatinine level as well as ultrasound kidney to search exact cause as well as amount of damage already done.  Then he should 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.


HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have V Chat Doctor. This is most likely to be due to incomplete treatment with penicillin. One needs to take Long acting Penicillin (Endure LA) twice a week for 3-4 months to eradicate infection completely. Please get swab tests of fluid from ulcer done to rule out any other form of STD like Chlamydia, Herpes etc.


HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The worsening of your allergies implies that you have likely been re exposed to the allergen. Treatment would involve (1) avoiding further contact with the allergen- if you are unsure what you are allergic to, you may want to consider allergy testing(2) oral antihistamines(3)topical steroids to the area, since it is severe, you may need strong steroid creams which would require a prescription(4)a short course of oral steroids may be needed hope this helps


Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Your mother having history of chest pain with radiation to arm. So yes it is suggestive ischemic heart disease. ECG is not always confirmatory for that.It's better to do 2D echocardiography to diagnose ischemic heart disease like angina and myocardial infarction. If needed then angiography can be done which is diagnostic as well as therapeutic. But after 6 to 8 hour benefit less. She might have given antiplatelet Chat Doctor. ... Sorbitrate kept in pocket. Taken SOS when needed if chest pain occurs severely.... So without delay consult physician or cardio physician for that. Take care


Dear Lisa, your concern is appropriate. The anxiety and panic attacks need proper, long term treatment and counseling. You need to keep your cool i such a situation. Stay calm and be with the child. Try to find and eliminate source of attacks. Growth may or may not be hampered in such cases. Depending on how much psychological trauma the child has sustained and if this has affected his diet. Good nutrition is necessary for normal growth. Try to involve them in various activities, games etc.


Hi dear, Treatment of mental disorder is depended on how long illness, type of mental illness, treatment response, episode of illness, continuation of treatment etc...some mental illness treatment with short term treatment and some required long term treatment. For mental illness treatment consult psychiatrist and give him a detail history and mental status examination from that he can tell you how long she required treatment. What ever you described about her symptoms suggest she has kleptomania in which irresistible urge to still, and might other problem also but for that detail history required. There are many mental asylums, but you need to ask your doctor in your area. Thank you.


Hello, You must visit the dentist if the gum has detached itself and is attached at some point above the teeth as the dentist can excise that part of the loose tissue. But if a considerable part of the gum tissue is still attached and not hanging loose, then there is a possibility that it will heal. Because excising a part of gingival can sometimes cause contraction the healing tissue and result in shortening of the gums and since it is the front teeth it doesn't look aesthetic. I suppose that's the reason the doctor must have waited to heal on its own. I would also like you to take soft food and not to traumatize the area while brushing. Fingers can be used for massaging the gums in that area or soft toothbrush can be used for brushing the teeth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Dear Sir/Madam have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, you are suffering from PIED which simply means that, you have disc problem impinging on your cord, please do not repeat it again and again, as repeated episodes, will cause you to keep the disc herniated and would prevent it's going back to space, Take some rest and then under guidance of a good physio start spinal muscle building exercises, so that this does not reoccur. Avoid lifting heavy wights, and stop your gym at present and only result after your doctors advise. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.


Hi there, Vomiting black liquid seems most likely as altered blood though bile may be brownish sometimes as well. It looks like he is in final stage of cancer. Morphine is a painkiller and if he is not in pain he is unlikely to be started on it. The perception that morphine is given to put someone out of misery, is rather for pain really. Many patients' morphine is given short time and is stopped when pain is relieved. Do speak to your hospice nurse and get a clear picture, and usually they explain the situation on day-to-day basis. Regards


Hi You have not mentioned the genotype of HCV infection u have. Treatment guidelines of hepatitis C have been changed recently. Most important thing in HCV treatment is sustained biologic response [SVR], which is persistent absence of HCV RNA in serum 6 months or more after completing antiviral treatment. As you taken course for 6 months, you must have infection with HCV genotype of 2 or 3. According to the latest guidelines, the recommendations for patients with prior PEG Interferon/Riboviria treatment failure


Hi, It is not safe to use it for long term. Melanorm MS which acts as a skin-bleaching agent and is commonly prescribed to treat hyperpigmentation of the skin associated with acne and other conditions. It contains a potent steroid (mometasone) use of which may cause thinning of the skin, telengiactasias (prominent blood vessels in the skin), infection and abnormal facial hair growth on long term. It also contains retinoid use of which may be harmful during pregnancy. I suggest you to use comic acid or glycolic acid containing creams for the effective treatment of skin hyperpigmentation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care


Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear if ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling along with minor fracture. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise repeating MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement and any fracture line. Till time, you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 weeks to heal. 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.


Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Noted you have persistent cough since 1 year.... So here it needs to be investigated. Tooth extraction not directly lead cough. But if chronic bronchitis is present then cough can be persistent.... Here as it is since one year, causes like malignancy, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive lung disease etc.ruled out... Do sputum examinationChest x-ray Pulmonary function test for further work up. According cause treatment done.... Take care. Chat Doctor.


You seem to have developed infection of the umbilical and surrounding area. You should stop using a topical steroid cream over the affected area. Avoid using any oils or moisturizers over it.Instead, you need to apply a topical antibiotics cream over it. Clean it twice a day with a topical antiseptic solution or with warm saline water.  Chat Doctor. You might in addition need a short course of oral antibiotic


Hello, As these feelings are common of tingling and numbness post the closure of the incision and there is no nerve damage done while doing the procedure. Stay relaxed and get the implant removed by the next visit. After implant removal, do simple exercise for regaining the muscle strength to normal levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.


Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. 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 (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


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of pleurisy is more. Pleurisy is inflammation of pleura. And it is seen mostly with lung infection. So we need to first rule out lung infection in your case. So get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x-ray. You may need antibiotics, antihistamines and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also helpful. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


His understand from your description that you are experiencing palpitations on and off for the last three months. Palpitations could arise because of certain electrical disturbances in the heart which are termed as arrhythmiaWhen you visited the hospital did they take an ECG? Was it normal? Sometimes certain arrhythmias cannot be detected on an ECG and you might then require a Holder Monitor. As far as your cholesterol is concerned it is well within the normal range. Even your hematocrit is in the normal range and I would not be concerned about it. I do not think you should worry too much at the moment about your calcium score if you are not currently diabetic, hypertensive and doing regular exercise as you do. Your calcium score will not be having any bearing on the fluttering that you are complaining of. If you really are getting disturbed by these palpitations, get yourselves examined by a cardiologist for cardiac arrhythmia so that the exact cause can be identified and treated accordingly. Usually Holder and a physical examination may reveal clues besides ECG. Hope I answered your question


Good morning. Your father seems to be suffering from cancer of unknown primary, and he has already taken two lines of chemotherapy.  As the disease grows the chances of further chemotherapy working on the tumor become less. As your doctor rightly said, best for your father would be to put him on some experimental therapy. You should go ahead with this trial form of therapy as only this can lead to best results. Regards


When was your last period? There are many choices for pill initiation. What the pharmacist at pharmacy has told is one such method. It is called quick start method. You can start taking pills on any day of the cycle as long as you are sure that there are no chances for pregnancy. But with this method you should use back up contraception like condom for diaphragm for the first seven days. Please note that with this method your census will be delayed until you complete active pills in the pack. Starting contraceptive pills on the first day of cycle is another choice of starting the pill. First day of cycle means first day of normal menstrual flow. When you start taking contraceptive pill on the first or second day of cycle there is no need to use back up contraception. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have leakage from shunt tube or some benign cystic lesion or some other mass. She should go for examination and if needed go for ultrasound study. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.


Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. By what you quote it should be an urticaria or a simple skin allergy.  Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. I suggest you use calamine lotion as its giving results along with oral antiallergic like HY Chat Doctor.  If this happens, you can start using the same medicine, but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your pediatrician. Hope my answer was helpful for you.  I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.


Hi, Siphene is primarily used to treat female infertility. It works by stimulating an increase in the amount of hormones that support the growth and release of a mature egg (ovulation). Its common side effects include stomach upset, bloating, abdominal / pelvic fullness, flushing, breast tenderness, and headache. Austen is a form of female hormone progesterone commonly prescribed to regularize the menstrual periods, support and maintain an early pregnancy. Generally it is well tolerated however it may cause headache, breast tenderness, and abdominal pain. Continue to take them as prescribed. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hello Anti, Hope, it is your name. My advice as a Homeopath is not to go for any surgery. There is no guarantee that you will be more comfortable after the surgery on our spine. At least take some time to think very seriously before undergoing surgery. It is a wrong notion that your problem is because of the mechanical alterations in your spine and spinal cord. It can be the other way. You had some problems earlier and that is why your disc material protruded and made compression on nerves. Your two times diffusion was only a mechanical correction. As a Homeopath, I would suggest you to approach an expert Homeopath and get his treatment. Most probably you had a very shocking conflict before the attack of backache and this was repeated in subsequent episodes. They are not resolved. Physical expression is only a subsequent manifestation following the mental problem. Resolve the problems in the mental level by a good counselling and take homeopathic treatment from a good Homeopath. From my experience of 35 years of Homeopathic treatment in a classical manner, I can assure you that it is the mental causes that produce this sort of disc problems, and they can be corrected through Homeopathic treatment after taking into consideration, the mental, physical and general make-ups of the patient. With best wishes for a speedy recovery through Homeopathy and of course without a surgery, Chat Doctor.  C. J. VargheseHomoeopath


Dear friend, thank you for your consultation.it seems that you are in severe pain after colonoscopy. From my day to day clinical practice I know a pain is common after a colonoscopy. But this kind of uncommon severe back pain makes me think that some non-judicious use of investigation procedure that is either it was done by some less skilled person. Also there is a chance that after the procedure some infection has occurred in your colon because the procedure was not done aseptically. Now you should contact your surgeon for an investigation if there is any infection or any tear of colonic tissue has happened due to procedure. I hope with proper investigation and taking antibiotic for infection will help you to get cured of this pain.my best wishes for you. Thank you.


Wear and tear means age related changes in the spine. It usually results into disc degeneration with facet joint arthritis. Back muscle stretching and exercise helps to improve the back muscle tone and subsequently gives more support to spine. Lumbar roll is to give support to lower back. If you are in severe pain then I would suggest trying anti-inflammatory with muscle relaxants and physiotherapy such as interferrential therapy (IT) to relieve the pain. Once pain subsided and more tolerable than start the exercise. Thanks.


Hai, i will add Chat Doctor.  Liquefaction time high indicates infection and high pH will destroy the sperm. Semen culture will rule out infection. To do semen culture take opinion from lab personnel regarding the collection of semen procedure because culture is more sensitive investigation to rule out any microbial origin or growth in the sample without influencing any contamination from external source. If your semen culture is negative. Follow my below-mentioned food advise. Follow healthy diet plan includes nuts (almond, cashew,peanuts, pumpkin seeds etc.)milk and milk products dates, wheatsesamejaggery, .pomegranate, arrowroot,cucumber seed, fig etc. add millet type of food (reign, bajra) in daily food intake. Avoid junk, fried,caffeinated foods and stress(highly influential), tobacco,alcohol.be HY


Expired medicines lose their potency and will not be efficacious when used. Otherwise, they do not cause any side effects. Certain preservatives used may cause any allergic reactions or vomiting. In case of such symptoms, the child requires medical examination. You should also use new ibuprofen since fever may not be reduced with an expired Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.


HI...vomiting after a head injury in a 5-year-old is concerning but as he is not doing it consistently and otherwise active, you can wait. I will suggest you the other danger sings you need to look for - 1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. Regards -


Hi, Nose bleeding generally could be due to simple causes like injury due to nose-picking, common cold, allergy etc. or Rarely, it may be due to some blood disorders, Chat Doctor. If your nose bleeds again, pinch the nose tight for 5 to 10 minutes and to breathe from the mouth during that time. You may also put an ice pack and sit with your head leaning backwards. Do not bend forwards. You can also use a decongestant nasal spray. This will help to stop the bleeding. I would suggest you to approach the ER if the bleeding is not stopping, it will require nasal packing to control the bleeding or


Hi, As per your query you have symptoms of male pattern baldness which is due to the sensitivity of hair follicles to an Chat Doctor.  It could be due to genetic factors and poor nutritional hygiene as well.  Need not worry. I would suggest you do the application of 2% Maintop lotion and massage it properly. I would suggest you consult a Trichologist and get a complete examination done and start treatment after proper examination. Increased masturbation is also due to hormonal influences. Keep yourself indulged. You should take Biotin and Multivitamin supplements and take Finasteride orally. Massage your scalp with warm coconut oil. Maintain proper hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.


Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You seem to suffer from-Varicose Veins with Incompetent perforator vein just above ankle, with slight burning sensation due to Rural Neuropathy from Cellulitis of the leg tissue around the long saphenous tract, along which the rural nerve passes down the leg. Color Doppler Study of the Deep and Superficial Long and Short Saphenous Vein would confirm the accompanied DVT with incompetent perforator vessel causing the soft sore lump in the leg above.Thus, the cause of this lump could be due to DVT of the Deep Popliteal Vein with Varsity of the perforator vein. Pain throughout the leg on standing, indicates the Short Saphenous Varsity. Hope this reply would satisfy you and would help you to plan further treatment with your doctor there. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS


Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to My Chat Doctor Clinic. I studied your query in depth. I feel concerned about the worry you expressed about your daughter. In my opinion-its an insect bite, mostly tick bite -which has hallowed around the bump / or could be spider bite. Treatment with doxycycline /doxycycline would fix its infection and spread of Lyme. I would advise consulting ER Doctor, who could treat it with proper medications. Hope this would help your query. Wellcome for more queries to Chat Doctor. Have a good day.


Hi, I understand your concern about your child.  Before proceeding for Hypoglossal cyst surgery, you need to confirm the position and function of normal thyroid tissues.  It is not an emergency surgery unless it get infected. Age of surgery varies with individual child Chat Doctor.  Other than surgery, chemotherapy (injecting medicine into the cyst) can be done.  I would advise you to get pediatric surgeon opinion for further management and follow up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care


Hello, thanks for using Chat Doctor A GGT test is non-specific and is seen in a variety of medical conditions. Most often it is used to confirm suspected problems with the biliary tract. However, it could be elevated in the case of diabetes and alcohol intake, and you are diabetic and a chronic alcohol consumer.  Alcohol causes deny Chat Doctor.  However, at 51 your albumin level is okay and bad abnormalities of albumin is generally when the value is low indicating malnutrition. Where you could have problem is base on the issue of chronic and excessive alcohol intake but then, each nation has its own immigration policies laid down by law and it's not the immigration doctor who will decide if you will be granted visa or not. He simply makes a conclusion based on your results. Hope this helps you Best regards


Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. It is the species of the Mycobacterium genus. It requires same general principle of the treatment as for tuberculosis. Clarithromycin, Ethambutol, Hifalutin, and perhaps an Aminoglycoside with 12\u00a0months of negative cultures can be treatment of choice. Take this treatment under your doctors' guidance.These bacilli are of low virulence and complete schedule treatment can completely cure the infection. Please maintain the hygiene by frequent cleaning and Chat Doctor.  It will help clear up the infection rapidly. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/


Hi. It is possible that he has stasis of blood in that area since he's not moving around. Chronic wounds/lesions which later on become ulceration usually start from this. Is there any associated sign and symptom such as pain or bleeding? Other lesion types must also be ruled-out such as lipoma, fibromyalgia or malignancy. It is best if you consult with a doctor for clinical evaluation. Management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!! ~ Chat Doctor.


Hi thanks for asking question in Chat Doctor. You have chest pain while breathing mainly. First auscultation done for whether any rhonchi or crepitation heard or not... Chest x-ray done to rule out bronchitis or asthma or pneumonic consolidation.... For interstitial lung disease or fibrosis disease spirometry also useful. This is to be ruled out if smoking habit.... If no respiratory cause present then only muscle tear or strain might be the cause. Rest done. Analgesic taken.... If ribs tender to touch then Costco Chat Doctor. .... Take care.....


HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor Learn consists of Escitalopram, and it takes two weeks to show response, so wait for few days. With antidepressant, his mood and interaction would improve. Dose would be gradually escalated according to need, so better consult psychiatrist when you feel. You can follow slight lifestyle modification in form of morning or evening walk, any meditation or yoga. This would help him. Thanks


Dear, thanks for taking the time to ask your questions to us. First, a patient with congestive heart pressure needs to have a low blood pressure to avoid that the heart will work more. Another situation is that when a patient is in dialysis, he/she lose a lot of volume of water and that can create low blood pressure. It is very important to check if he has any symptoms, as dizziness and weakness. It this is not the case, just keep monitoring his BP and keep record of any changes


HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor In ADHD, retain is treatment of choice. Normally, in ADHD, symptoms decrease with age. There is nothing to worry about it. You have to just consult his psychiatrist for the severity of the symptoms and whenever, he will have mild symptoms, you can try to stop it. Rest, depends upon him, how he manages without medicine. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks


Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-IBS with Peritonitis of Sigmoid Colon. Remedy-Consult Physician and assess the cause of the IBS.-BE on Spinach Soup 1 helping x 2 times a day-Butter Milk -x 1 helping x 2 times a day x 2 weeks-Cap Sporran x 1 x 2 times a day x 2 weeks-Tab Metal Spas x 1 x 2 times a day x 10 days-Stool/ ova /cyst to rule out the cause of the IBS-Proctoscopy from Surgeon to rule out any anorectal reasons. This would help the large bowels to set right in 2-3 weeks time. Hope this would lead to the exact diagnosis and proper treatment with your doctor there. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors there. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS


HI. This is called a ganglion and is caused by inflammation / reaction to the joint-lining. By your history this is connected to the wrist. Many times this may subside on its own. You can give rest to the wrist for some weeks by cr\u00eape bandage or wristband - not to allow movements at all. This will help to heal it internally. You can also try anti-inflammatory medicines simultaneously. You may please consult an Orthopedic Surgeon if these measures fail to heal.


Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain, you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly. But as he is preferring to sleep, I suggest you get him checked at the nearest emergency room, first thing in the morning. Regards -


HI. As your son is only 6 lumps on the bone is not likely to be due to cancer. I hope you have done at least X-ray of the affected part. X-ray may show this as an exocytosis- a benign condition. As for the sores at the corners of the mouth-this is called angular dermatitis and the cause is vitamins and folic acid deficiency. The root cause may be bad eating habits/ enterocolitis of some sort. This deficiency also causes the reduced resistance of the body giving easy infections and loss of weight. I would suggest such a patient to be first clinically evaluated by a Pediatrician and / or Pediatric gastroenterologist- HE would suggest further tests on examination and would advise multivitamins and folic acid in proper doses as also an antibiotic and metronidazole. I would advise you to give him It A one cap daily for 6 days and Clairol sachet one every week for 3 weeks. (if your Pediatrician does not write separately). This is going to help in a long run for a healthy baby. Give a shot of tablet for worms. Follow Orthopedic Surgeon for the growth at bone. I hope this helps you and your son to get a cure. Give a long term treatment and diet training is also a must (I know how 6-year-old are)


Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. The condition you are describing is a simple mood disorder termed as \"Phobic Neurosis\". The treatment involves finding out the root cause of Phobia by Psychoanalysis and treating the same by constantly speaking to you or involving you in Psychotherapy by a qualified Psycho therapist/Psychiatrist. It is a long term treatment. In addition, Oral Anxiolytic or Tablets are also prescribed for this as adjuvant therapy. Consult a Psychiatrist pls. Thanks, Regards., Chat Doctor.


Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complaint it is good that you are managing pain caused due to Trigeminal Neuralgia by taking Amitriptyline which is a tricyclic antidepressant and codeine which is an opioid pain medicine, although both are not first line Chat Doctor. . But in case if you are being managed well by taking these medicines you can continue with the same. In case if the pain does not improve by taking them then you should consult a NEUROPHYSICIN and get evaluated and he/she can advise you to take Carbamazipine that is the first line


Hi, There is proportionate relationship between your Chat Doctor. .there is highly possibility that your underlying depression is still untreated and so u requires more packs of beer.(which is like self-medication for your depression) So here solution is not to wean off from medication but consult your Psychiatrist, take proper advise and SOS change of medicine so then u will be able to gain control on your


Hi, I have read your medical history and feel sorry for the situation you are in. I am also happy to know that you do not have any problems with your heart or lung. That is great news. At this point, to my judgement the problems of breathing you are having could be related to


Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have IGA deficiency.  So you may have anti IGA antibodies in your blood. It hives reaction with IGA. When you take washed RBC there is no reaction, because washed RBC doesn't contain IGA. 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.


HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your 14 years old son has swelling and pain of the Rt testicle since a couple of days. This is most likely to be due to infection of Testis(Orchids)Please consult qualified General surgeon or Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Mammogram 2) Routine urine test.3(Ultrasound scanning of the scrotum. He needs to take broad spectrum antibiotic like \u010ceferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.


Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this recurrent belly pain and discharge. From the information you have provided, you probably have an infection that is never really treated completely(Abscess). Recurring infections often have favoring factors and one of the is a foreign body. So long as this predisposing factor is not ad Chat Doctor.  I will suggest that you consult with your doctor and get this condition ad


Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing. I am Chat Doctor.  I have read you question completely, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best way possible. You have thyroid issue and also PCs so both causes chances for low fertility but the is nothing wrong like both r treatable condition like you are taking medications and it will be fine you just need to keep faith and be calm and street free and have healthy diet also you husbands low count kinda makes it double trouble to cocaine but if he is on regular medications he will be fine and hope fullybyou will have a baby soon just keep faith and hang in there you will have good news soon I hope this answered your question. If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise, rate and close the discussionRegards.


Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. It usually very difficult to determine is ovarian cyst malignant or benign. These cysts are most commonly benign, and it is recommended to do frequent check-ups and evaluate dynamics of growing. Malignancies grow much faster and infiltrate surrounding tissues. There is really no better approach then it was recommended in your case. There is a possibility of laparoscopic biopsy, but it is invasive. I suggest doing these ultrasounds and if something suspicious is founds then it can be easily removed. CA125 is confusing many women. This is a tumor marker, but is also found in endometriosis, benign cysts, PID and some other intra-abdominal tumors and disorders. Wish you good health.


Hello, Well the first thing to do is stop the icing and use heat. A heating pad or soaks in a bathtub 2-4 times a day. Ice can actually delay the healing. It really depends upon what sort of injury you had. If you had a tendon tear it can take months to heal. If it is a joint injury and is just sore from the swelling then it should clear up in 4-6 weeks. If you think it is not healing properly then see your doctor. Regards


Hi, Hope you are doing great. Meet a dermatologist and discuss the possibility of rosacea along with acne. The two conditions may coexist. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30. Apply every 3 hours. Wash your face with lukewarm water. Do not use scrubs. Always pat Chat Doctor.  Use a mild cleanser like detail. Use a cream containing Darlene/clindamycin/ atelier acid/glycolic acid. Any of these creams can cause irritation, use a moisturizer like detail to prevent it. Hope this helps you. For more personal advice I need to see your pictures.


Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The damaged tooth in between the sinus has to be extracted based on the involvement and severity of sinus condition. You can visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon regarding this. Also get the other treatments done. Maintain good oral hygiene too. Use soft-bristled toothbrush and desensitizing toothpaste to brush your teeth.get your teeth cleaned since chance of gingivitis is high in your case. Include vitamin-c rich food into your diet. Take care.


Hi, I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. From what you have mentioned, you seem to have developed symptoms suggestive of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is a condition in which a person becomes anxious in presence of anything that reminds him of the trauma and avoids it. He also has nightmares or flashbacks of the incident. I would suggest that you talk to your parents regarding your symptoms and then seek a psychiatric consultation. Adequate treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors will help control your PTSD symptoms. I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Wishing you a speedy recovery.


Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to eat from outside to avoid any kind of intestinal infection creeping in. After a clinical assessment, I would go for a stool test for ova and cyst, a urine routine/microscopic and culture sensitivity test to rule out a UTI, and treat it if found positive which should relieve you of your problem. In addition, an ultrasound of abdomen would help us in ruling out a gall stone disease which not infrequently would give rise to pains and bloating feeling after meals specially a fatty meal. Till these reports are available, I would advise you for a proton pump inhibitor, a probiotic and an anti-spasmodic Chat Doctor. 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.


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, it seems pleurisy more. Pleurisy is inflammation of pleura. And chest pain on coughing is characteristic feature of pleurisy. Bronchitis will give wheezing, shortness of breath more, along with cough. So I advise you to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out possible causes for pleurisy (pneumonia, tuberculosis etc.).PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.


Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to chronic degeneration of the vertebral column. Regarding the metallic smell, it could be caused by anesthetic adverse effects. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical check up. Performing a complete blood count and iron levels for iron deficiency is also necessary. If the problem persist, I would advise trying an antidepressant. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes,


Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In your case, we need to rule out aspiration of foreign body (piece of cliff bar) into the lungs. This can cause chest congestion and aspiration pneumonitis. You are having right sided chest pain, so possibility of pneumonia is high. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and Bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy is not only diagnostic, but it will also take out the aspirated material (therapeutic) if present. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.


Hello he read your query.please specify your age and do you he any short of tobacco intake habit. If it is so den go to a dentist and get it checked. And for the whitish tongue it may due to poor oral hygiene. Clean your tongue properly and use a God mouthwash.sum times it can be due some fungal infection .in that case u he take sum medicines. Hope this ans ll be helpful. Take disregards Chat Doctor.


Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As you mentioned your dad is sweating a lot he needs a thorough neuromuscular assessment. Since he is losing a lot of sodium and water from the body, due to fluid and sodium imbalance he is having dizziness and fatigue. Also, the sweating can be related to other systemic issues for which a thorough assessment is advice. Also, he is 67 years old with low Blood pressure medicine and cholesterol medicine the concerned systems needs assessment. Based on the assessment the treatment will be planned. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.


Hi. The cyst does indicate a possibility for or has led to a hormonal imbalance. Please understand that such issues cannot be treated with over the counter medication. Pregnancy and conception is no joke and so although your problem is minor, with proper guidance and treatment you will surely be able to conceive soon. A thorough work up followed by control of cycles along with the initiation of medication like camphene can help your conceive soon. Best wishes.