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[|Human|] Hello there, I have a tingly spikey feeling in my armpits not all the time but now and then. It is also in my neck. I think it might be swollen glands. I have recently had a skin infection from a cut andhave taken pencillin, that finished about 3 weeks ago. I am worried
[|AI|] Welcome to Chat Doctor I have g... | Hello there, I have a tingly spikey feeling in my armpits not all the time but now and then. It is also in my neck. I think it might be swollen glands. I have recently had a skin infection from a cut andhave taken pencillin, that finished about 3 weeks ago. I am worried | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think you are having swollen lymph nodes in your armpit and neck. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C help in its recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. ... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] I think i might have Parkinsons disease. Today in a sudden moment my left wrist felt weak and my fingers and hand starting shaking. 2 weeks earlier i had felt really dizzy after sitting down and felt like throughing up. Could this be a sign of parkinsons disease?
[|AI|] Hi, Thank you for posting your query. ... | I think i might have Parkinsons disease. Today in a sudden moment my left wrist felt weak and my fingers and hand starting shaking. 2 weeks earlier i had felt really dizzy after sitting down and felt like throughing up. Could this be a sign of parkinsons disease? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. First, I would like to reassure you that your symptoms are not suggestive of Parkinson's disease (PD) and there is no need to worry. In PD, there are tremors of hands, and they persist. They do not come and go. In addition, there is slowness of movements... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] having moderate to severe heart palpitations since morning, when heart skips beat and then double beats, I cough. Just feel bad...slight nausea, been drinking gatoraide in case I was dehydrated - shouldnt be... very fatigued, had to come home and put on soft clothes, couldnt finish the day.
[|AI|] Hello and ... | having moderate to severe heart palpitations since morning, when heart skips beat and then double beats, I cough. Just feel bad...slight nausea, been drinking gatoraide in case I was dehydrated - shouldnt be... very fatigued, had to come home and put on soft clothes, couldnt finish the day. | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and understand your concern. But you should not worry I think It's nothing serious. As you describe, my opinion is that we are dealing with a rhythm issue. Someone can feel strong heart beats and palpitations for different reasons. It might be wh... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] I have failed ICSI treatment?? Reason stated were there could be possible kochs still present after 8 months of ATT treatment in the past with AKT3. Now physician again putting me on AKT4 excempting ethambutol as i have reaction to this drug. Is it suggestable to go again with AKT4 along with DHEAPREG for ov... | I have failed ICSI treatment?? Reason stated were there could be possible kochs still present after 8 months of ATT treatment in the past with AKT3. Now physician again putting me on AKT4 excempting ethambutol as i have reaction to this drug. Is it suggestable to go again with AKT4 along with DHEAPREG for ovarian reser... | Semen hello, Thanks for writing in. Let me answer your basic concern first. A.I. don't think you need to be treated for Koch's for the second time just on presumption that the disease may still be persisting. Currently, there are no proper set of guidelines to dictate when genital Koch's has to be treated. As a lot of... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] my 10 year old has had stomach pain on and off for the past week. she had a high fever a few days ago, but that passed. Are these signs that she is about to start her menstrual cycle, or could it be something else. The stomach flu is going around her school, but she is not vomiting and does not have diarrhea... | my 10 year old has had stomach pain on and off for the past week. she had a high fever a few days ago, but that passed. Are these signs that she is about to start her menstrual cycle, or could it be something else. The stomach flu is going around her school, but she is not vomiting and does not have diarrhea. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Stomach pain with fever-may be flu as you have rightly mentioned that stomach flu is going on in the school. These may not be the signs of the expected period your daughter is about to start the menstrual periods. Pain off and on for the past week would make us to de... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] I have a small lump in my right armpit that is tender/sore and mid back pain on my right side. This has been on going for 4 to 6 weeks...was told possible bactierial infection(possibly cat scratch fever) and I was given a z-pack last week and the lump is still there. What could this be? Thank you!
[|AI|] Hi,... | I have a small lump in my right armpit that is tender/sore and mid back pain on my right side. This has been on going for 4 to 6 weeks...was told possible bactierial infection(possibly cat scratch fever) and I was given a z-pack last week and the lump is still there. What could this be? Thank you! | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The small lump in your armpit could be a lymph node swelling due to infection you had. If the swelling is not tender and not increasing in size, and mobile, there is no need for concern. It will reduce within few weeks. But if it is getting painful, increasing in size and becomes hard to tou... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] My girlfriend is on her period and started yesterday. We were just recently lying around watching a movie and all of a sudden she started complaining about a severe abdominal pain. She turned pail white, had to rush to the bathroom to relieve her bowels. The pain is in the center of her pelvic area. Sharp pa... | My girlfriend is on her period and started yesterday. We were just recently lying around watching a movie and all of a sudden she started complaining about a severe abdominal pain. She turned pail white, had to rush to the bathroom to relieve her bowels. The pain is in the center of her pelvic area. Sharp pain. Sh... | Hello, Apart from appendicitis and a urinary tract infection (UTI), I would be more concerned about an unsuspected ectopic pregnancy in case you both are sexually active. Diagnosing any of this condition would require a physical examination of your abdomen along with some routine blood tests like a complete blood count... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Hi, I m Gina Naga, I have this pain in my lower back and lower abdomen. My urinalysis results color Yellow, transparency turbid, protien 3.0g/L, WBC too numerous to count, RBC 8-12/hpF, E. Cells few, A. urates few, bacteria plenty, casts none seen. My doctor advice me take levoday once a day. This is my firs... | Hi, I m Gina Naga, I have this pain in my lower back and lower abdomen. My urinalysis results color Yellow, transparency turbid, protien 3.0g/L, WBC too numerous to count, RBC 8-12/hpF, E. Cells few, A. urates few, bacteria plenty, casts none seen. My doctor advice me take levoday once a day. This is my first time to t... | HELLO, Gina Nāga, Welcome to Chat Doctor. It seems to be urinary tract infection. Livoday and ciprofloxacin are good antibiotics, but if your doctor has prescribed you, then there must be some reason behind this. Take it for three to five days, then get reviewed, if needed it can be changed.Meanwhile I advise you to go... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] I had a root canal two weeks ago after throbbing/hot and cold sensitivity and chewing pain in molar#3. 3 days later, the chewing pain came back and was still throbbing. One week after the root canal, I saw the endodontist again.She found nothing on the exrays, but opened the tooth and, in fact, found an infe... | I had a root canal two weeks ago after throbbing/hot and cold sensitivity and chewing pain in molar#3. 3 days later, the chewing pain came back and was still throbbing. One week after the root canal, I saw the endodontist again.She found nothing on the exrays, but opened the tooth and, in fact, found an infection and d... | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query, as you have pain in tooth, and you are under root canal treatment but still you feel pain in tooth on chewing don't worry pain can be due to infection is still present in tooth, for pain I will suggest you to take one precaution is avoided chewing from side of act... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] Hi I have been a psycho patinet for last 7 yrs. Main symptoms include anxiety, sleepneesnes and depression. Symptoms keep changing. Six months months main propblem was depression. Taking medicine for it since then, depression controlled with medicine but now i have extreme anxiety, I have been taking Lonazep... | Hi I have been a psycho patinet for last 7 yrs. Main symptoms include anxiety, sleepneesnes and depression. Symptoms keep changing. Six months months main propblem was depression. Taking medicine for it since then, depression controlled with medicine but now i have extreme anxiety, I have been taking Lonazep 0.5 one in... | Hi dear,first which medication you are on for depression?because there are certain medication which helps both in depression and anxiety. You need not take two different tablet.located is used for immediate controlling of anxiety and sleep. But there are certain medication which helps you to control anxiety like venlaf... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] hi, i am 22yrs old.. i used daphnie pills for almost 3mos. without consulting a doctor.. i dont even have a child.. now, my boyfriend and i wer e trying to have a baby, we ve been living together for almost 9mos.. i was soo worried, that taking contraceptive pills affects my capability of being pregnant.. pl... | hi, i am 22yrs old.. i used daphnie pills for almost 3mos. without consulting a doctor.. i dont even have a child.. now, my boyfriend and i wer e trying to have a baby, we ve been living together for almost 9mos.. i was soo worried, that taking contraceptive pills affects my capability of being pregnant.. pls. help.. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Please do not worry as you have taken the pills for a very short time. Long term use of pills means at least 4-5 years. Also, if you are attempting pregnancy, the fertile period for women with regular 28 days cycle is between day 12-18 of the cycle counting from the first day of the last ... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] Hello. About 13 years ago I had a lump removed from my abdomen. The hospital lost the results of the tests and told me I would be fine. (I quit going to them after that) I would experience sharp pain where it was for a few years and I was told that it was just nerves growing back. I no longer have health ins... | Hello. About 13 years ago I had a lump removed from my abdomen. The hospital lost the results of the tests and told me I would be fine. (I quit going to them after that) I would experience sharp pain where it was for a few years and I was told that it was just nerves growing back. I no longer have health insurance and ... | Hi. Based from your description, it could be a cyst (sebaceous or gelatinous type). These lesions could occur anywhere in the body and have a tendency to recur. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. Definitive management is adequate excision of the cyst with its... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] chickungunya? moderate to high fever with heavy sweating, joint and muscle aching, feel weak and fatigued, get light headed, some diarrhea and vomiting - but only day one. Just definitely not myself because I am active and eat decently. This is day 2
[|AI|] Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Yes, it can be a chi... | chickungunya? moderate to high fever with heavy sweating, joint and muscle aching, feel weak and fatigued, get light headed, some diarrhea and vomiting - but only day one. Just definitely not myself because I am active and eat decently. This is day 2 | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Yes, it can be a chikungunya fever. Clinical diagnoses can be confirmed by several blood tests like detection of antibodies to virus and detection of virus itself in patient serum sample. You may contact any nearby state hospital to get these tests done. Unfortunately, there is no definit... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Hi Dear SamuelI am taking Venlafaxine at dose of 150MG every day, its about 4 months now, my depression is going sooo well now, as if Im a different person but now I have problem with my sexuality,,, I dont get erection at all,,, is there any medicine to get rid of this problem? I dont want to change Venlafa... | Hi Dear SamuelI am taking Venlafaxine at dose of 150MG every day, its about 4 months now, my depression is going sooo well now, as if Im a different person but now I have problem with my sexuality,,, I dont get erection at all,,, is there any medicine to get rid of this problem? I dont want to change Venlafaxine as thi... | Hi Samuel, Forum can understand dilemma u must be suffering. Erectile dysfunction(ED) in a patient of on treatment for depression could be either part of depression itself or medication induced. If its part of depression itself that is your ED problem was there before start of treatment and still continued - can be tre... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] Hello, I have been experiencing abdominal pain and soreness all over my abdomen. Some days my upper left side is sore and other days it mimics appendicitis with lower right side pain and pressure in my upper right thigh. I also have alot of bloating and gas. I have two CT scans and several blood and urine te... | Hello, I have been experiencing abdominal pain and soreness all over my abdomen. Some days my upper left side is sore and other days it mimics appendicitis with lower right side pain and pressure in my upper right thigh. I also have alot of bloating and gas. I have two CT scans and several blood and urine test done an... | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Your history of Chat Doctor. These are sites classically involved in pain when one gets colitis. This can be due to waterborne diseases. May not be parasite. Since all the tests are normal except the colonoscopy not yet done (last one was 5 years ago.). I would advi... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Hi. I have concerns with the shape of my jaw, I recently grew a beard and while grooming I used to twist the hair at the ends, end of the jaw to get the hair into a shape, now i ve taken off the beard and my jaw looks flattened, and smaller, can this be the cause, or can extreme stress cause it?
[|AI|] Hello... | Hi. I have concerns with the shape of my jaw, I recently grew a beard and while grooming I used to twist the hair at the ends, end of the jaw to get the hair into a shape, now i ve taken off the beard and my jaw looks flattened, and smaller, can this be the cause, or can extreme stress cause it? | Hello, The change in the jaw bone has nothing to do with the beard and the grooming. Its just that you may have noticed the jaw after a long time which may have made you felt the jaw is flattened and smaller. In fact, it will be much the same as it was before. Maybe some additional fat tissue deposition can occur at t... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] My ALT is 48 and the range is supposed to be 5-33; my ast is 37 and the range is listed as less than 32. I injured my back last december, and have been taking tylenol ever since. My dr. said ad long as i stayed under 3000 mg per day i was fine. I hesitate to take ibuprofen or other nsaids, as i was in the ho... | My ALT is 48 and the range is supposed to be 5-33; my ast is 37 and the range is listed as less than 32. I injured my back last december, and have been taking tylenol ever since. My dr. said ad long as i stayed under 3000 mg per day i was fine. I hesitate to take ibuprofen or other nsaids, as i was in the hospital for ... | Hi dear thanks for asking question. Ast and alt values permissible up to 42. You have mild elevation of alt only.Here is no need of much worry. Yes by Chat Doctor. Ibuprofen you have taken can elevate it .so avoid haphazard use of analgesic... If needed then only taken... Estimate your cholesterol level and perform USG... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] dear sirmy cousin brother (age 16month ) is suffering from liver swelling problemmay be due to his swelling problem he is not developing like other kidsand becoming thinner and thinner each day . we have been gone through many check upsand test as doctor have guided, but still the accurate reasons for swelli... | dear sirmy cousin brother (age 16month ) is suffering from liver swelling problemmay be due to his swelling problem he is not developing like other kidsand becoming thinner and thinner each day . we have been gone through many check upsand test as doctor have guided, but still the accurate reasons for swelling isntdisc... | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor .... Noted you have swelling over liver area and cause not identifiable... Which investigation have you done??? Here first hemolytic anemia should rule out by relic count and peripheral smear examination with electrophoresis.... If still cause not found then liver biopsy may be need... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Hi, My toes on both of my feet are darker than the rest, around the little joint (on the pinky toe) and it hurts sometimes when i wear my sneakers. I dont really engage in much exercise and i dont think i hurt my toe with any gym activities. I am an African American teenager and dont want to have nasty looki... | Hi, My toes on both of my feet are darker than the rest, around the little joint (on the pinky toe) and it hurts sometimes when i wear my sneakers. I dont really engage in much exercise and i dont think i hurt my toe with any gym activities. I am an African American teenager and dont want to have nasty looking feet. Wh... | Welcome to Chat Doctor I feel that the pigmentation that you have is because of constant friction. Use a shoe which is one size larger. Because of shoe bite it will pain and leave behind a pigmentation. Apply a moisturizer containing 10 % urea. Even salicylic acid 5-10% containing creams also will help. Trichloroacetic... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] i was in a car accident in 2007 now theres a lump on my leg just a down close to the foot i went to exrays in 2007 but there was nothing showing on the scann but now i sometimes feel pain.What do you think it is?Im in Cape Town is there a leg specialist that you ca recommend?
[|AI|] Hi, Dear,Thanks for the q... | i was in a car accident in 2007 now theres a lump on my leg just a down close to the foot i went to exrays in 2007 but there was nothing showing on the scann but now i sometimes feel pain.What do you think it is?Im in Cape Town is there a leg specialist that you ca recommend? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query from you to my Chat Doctor Clinic. I have gone through your query and appreciate your concerns of it. After in-depth study on it, In My opinion-the painful lump in the leg down close to foot needs a current X-ray investigation and consultation from orthopedic surgeon. Plz go to any orthope... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] uncle has gone through myocardial infarction recently after angioplasty in 1999 and bypass in 2009. Ejection fraction currently is 20. blood pressure 80/52. saturtion 96-100 heart rate 90-100 resp rate 18-30. He is on drugs currently and has to use cpap and bipap sometimes. please suggest some treatment or a... | uncle has gone through myocardial infarction recently after angioplasty in 1999 and bypass in 2009. Ejection fraction currently is 20. blood pressure 80/52. saturtion 96-100 heart rate 90-100 resp rate 18-30. He is on drugs currently and has to use cpap and bipap sometimes. please suggest some treatment or advice | Because of myocardial infarction your uncles' heart has become weak as compared to normal humans, the main problem is its inability to maintain normal fluid balance, medical management is what I would help you. Fluid restriction less than 1 Lt a day mallow salt Chat Doctor. Carvedilol, metoprolol, ace inhibitors like... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] i m 26 male. I have low sperm count and low motility problem. I am taking Paternia Tablets from last 10 days. My wife has everything normal. I want to be father soon. Can you suggest me what should i do for the same? Our marraige has completed 3 years. we have planned for baby from last 2 years . My sperm co... | i m 26 male. I have low sperm count and low motility problem. I am taking Paternia Tablets from last 10 days. My wife has everything normal. I want to be father soon. Can you suggest me what should i do for the same? Our marraige has completed 3 years. we have planned for baby from last 2 years . My sperm count was fir... | Hello Normal fertility is associated with sperm counts >48 million/mL, motility >63 %, exhibiting normal morphology >13 %. You mentioned that your sperm counts are 3 million, while sluggish motility 20, so it is very difficult to say without read of exact report. However, normal sperm counts is important for fertility,... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] hi my names matthew I was in a car accident a few weeks ago and one of my injuries I hit my right knee pretty hard they did xrays and said it was not broken but its been 5 weeks is still very sore and ive just noticed a rather decent lump under my knee where tendons are any ideas on whats going on?
[|AI|] Hi... | hi my names matthew I was in a car accident a few weeks ago and one of my injuries I hit my right knee pretty hard they did xrays and said it was not broken but its been 5 weeks is still very sore and ive just noticed a rather decent lump under my knee where tendons are any ideas on whats going on? | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, with your history of trauma and no bony injury in the x-rays, I would advise you for an orthopedic opinion who might suggest you for an MRI of the affected knee to rule out any ligament or cartilage injury. Rest of the management would dep... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] hi i recently was diagnosed with stage 1a ovarian cancer, i am 22 , i want kids and my doctor is pushing for surgery. when i denied it, he went straight for chemo.. with my career i need my hair and i want a family... so i looked into radation treatment but i was looking for a price..obviously my health is i... | hi i recently was diagnosed with stage 1a ovarian cancer, i am 22 , i want kids and my doctor is pushing for surgery. when i denied it, he went straight for chemo.. with my career i need my hair and i want a family... so i looked into radation treatment but i was looking for a price..obviously my health is important an... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment depends on type of ovarian cancer. If you have unilateral ovarian cancer then you should go for surgery first. If you want to preserve your uterus then at least go for oophorectomy. Other treatment options are radiotherapy that you don'... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] I am 19 years old and I indulged in unprotected sex about 53 hours back. The guy pulled out before ejaculating but we are still unsure of the circumstances. I am a case of PCOD which is why menstruation cycle keeps changing and I have been taking medication for that since a year and I have also been taking m... | I am 19 years old and I indulged in unprotected sex about 53 hours back. The guy pulled out before ejaculating but we are still unsure of the circumstances. I am a case of PCOD which is why menstruation cycle keeps changing and I have been taking medication for that since a year and I have also been taking medication f... | Hi there, My opinion after reading your question is that:1) After having unprotected intercourse, it is better to take an I-pill within 72 hours. This is to be done even if there was no ejaculation because pre-ejaculate also contains sperms.2) I do not know what treatment you are taking for POD, but if you are taking o... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] I am experiencing random cramps in the chest on my left side most of the time and once in a while on my right. Its almost as if it feels like a muscle cramp from doing a chest exercise but I havent been to a gym and done any chest exercises. Whenever I get these cramping sharp pains I just take slow deep bre... | I am experiencing random cramps in the chest on my left side most of the time and once in a while on my right. Its almost as if it feels like a muscle cramp from doing a chest exercise but I havent been to a gym and done any chest exercises. Whenever I get these cramping sharp pains I just take slow deep breaths and it... | Thanks for your question I completely understand your question you should consult a pulmonologist who can get a chest X-ray done and lead to certain cause actually chest pain is due to a variety of causes like Costco Chat Doctor. In your case it seems like a neuralgia or a component of muscle aches for now take some an... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] I was at a friends house who was painting Wednesday with my son, we were there for two hours. We got home and he began coughing and has been coughing since is there reason for concern? Should I take him to the doctors or could the fumes irritated his airway?
[|AI|] Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I ... | I was at a friends house who was painting Wednesday with my son, we were there for two hours. We got home and he began coughing and has been coughing since is there reason for concern? Should I take him to the doctors or could the fumes irritated his airway? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your child Chat Doctor. Actually, any fume when inhaled can cause irritation and inflammation in the airways. This is known as bronchitis (inflammation of airways). And this causes coughing. So better to consult pulmonologist for yo... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] M husband has a persistent cough, it started last Wed. that evening he went to the walk in clinic. Got a steroid shot, cough syrup & azithromicin. 3 day supply (2 a day). He had double ear infections small cloud on lower left lung, told upper respiratory infection, too much pollen in the air. Not better went... | M husband has a persistent cough, it started last Wed. that evening he went to the walk in clinic. Got a steroid shot, cough syrup & azithromicin. 3 day supply (2 a day). He had double ear infections small cloud on lower left lung, told upper respiratory infection, too much pollen in the air. Not better went back to th... | Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Underlying inflammation irritating bronchi & alveoli are responsible for his condition.*He requires hospitalization with detail work up in form of X-ray Chest, Pulmonary function test, Allergy tests & intensive management in form of Specialized nursing care, IV anti... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Sir,my son is a habitual gambler and bets on cricket matches,plays high stakes in cards and also gambles heavily in casinos,whenever he gets the chance.He has shown a desire to quit after loosing substantially and with the family pressure to do so .We want him to be admitted to a centre which specialises in ... | Sir,my son is a habitual gambler and bets on cricket matches,plays high stakes in cards and also gambles heavily in casinos,whenever he gets the chance.He has shown a desire to quit after loosing substantially and with the family pressure to do so .We want him to be admitted to a centre which specialises in such treatm... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Gambling addiction is destructive one. Bankruptcy, job loss, depression, anxiety, loss of friends and family and of course suicide, these are the possible after effects. It is not easy to make him leave gambling. He needs to be... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Hi. Im 17 and have a marble size lump of my inner thigh next to the groin area. It doesn t hurt at all until i touch it. It seems like it has a purplish head on it but it really cant be seen that great. What do i have? Im worried it might be some form of an std?
[|AI|] Hi, dairy have gone through your questi... | Hi. Im 17 and have a marble size lump of my inner thigh next to the groin area. It doesn t hurt at all until i touch it. It seems like it has a purplish head on it but it really cant be seen that great. What do i have? Im worried it might be some form of an std? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymph node due to infection or some other cause, or you may have some soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] i am having pain in my lower stomach, i have had this pain for a few days now but now its really hurting, should i apply heat on it? or ice? the pain is like a sharp shooting, when i touch it it hurts worst any movement (crunch, side twist, etc) makes the pain go from mild to omg then back down to mild a few... | i am having pain in my lower stomach, i have had this pain for a few days now but now its really hurting, should i apply heat on it? or ice? the pain is like a sharp shooting, when i touch it it hurts worst any movement (crunch, side twist, etc) makes the pain go from mild to omg then back down to mild a few moments la... | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, hot water fermentation would be nice because if the pain is due to some flatulence then this may be benefited instead of using this it is advisable to get done the clinical examination, and investigation to know the underlying cause of abdominal, such hot water... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] i have been treated with bronchitis before .. i am fine when i doing my regular routine but when i get too excited ,or if the weather is cold or when i am running or do work out i find it difficult to breathe due to which i cannot continue my activities and i have to calm down to get back to normal . can i f... | i have been treated with bronchitis before .. i am fine when i doing my regular routine but when i get too excited ,or if the weather is cold or when i am running or do work out i find it difficult to breathe due to which i cannot continue my activities and i have to calm down to get back to normal . can i find a sout... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out chronic bronchitis in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and trea... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Hello, I went to the Dr today for depression and anxiety and he prescribed Celexa 20mg 1 tab daily. I realized after reading the information on this drug that I forgot to mention to him that I had a small hole in my heart as a young child. I dont go to the doctor very often at all and have not had this check... | Hello, I went to the Dr today for depression and anxiety and he prescribed Celexa 20mg 1 tab daily. I realized after reading the information on this drug that I forgot to mention to him that I had a small hole in my heart as a young child. I dont go to the doctor very often at all and have not had this checked on in ma... | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Elena can cause problems with the hearts electrical activity in some persons. Its use is not recommended in persons with underlying heart issues or those persons with abnormal levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood. It is possible that since you do not have regular follow up for ... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] I had a car accident some 20 months ago and suffered whip lash and a seat belt burn to my neck. for some time i have had a numb feeling in my right thigh and this has got progressively worse, pins and needles and a burning sensation.. could this be due to the accident.. have a gp appointment next week
[|AI|]... | I had a car accident some 20 months ago and suffered whip lash and a seat belt burn to my neck. for some time i have had a numb feeling in my right thigh and this has got progressively worse, pins and needles and a burning sensation.. could this be due to the accident.. have a gp appointment next week | Yes, there is a chance of nerve compression. It's good to show a GP. But it would be better if you go to an orthopedic clinic. X-ray spine would be required, and you may need to have a MRI done, that depends on how does the clinical examination presents. You may need some medication to strengthen your nerves. And you m... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Hi, My father is 71 years old.from last 5 days his blood pressure has increased to 180/110.other sysmpotms He is passing urine unknowingly and is facing difficulties walking.consulted physician after checking his CT scan report said he might be facing NPH problem and to consult a neurologist.Want to know wha... | Hi, My father is 71 years old.from last 5 days his blood pressure has increased to 180/110.other sysmpotms He is passing urine unknowingly and is facing difficulties walking.consulted physician after checking his CT scan report said he might be facing NPH problem and to consult a neurologist.Want to know what are the t... | Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Test to confirm the diagnosis is MRI and lumber puncture which is included removing some amount of fluid and looking for the improvement. This is the confirmatory test. Treatment for this condition is surgery where is pipe is p... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Hi there doctor I am very confused at the moment :( about 15 days ago I had un protected sex. I took the emergency morning after pill. I feel very sick since but I did get a very light bleed for four days. I dont know if that was my period or not. I did take home pregency test a d it was negative. By lately ... | Hi there doctor I am very confused at the moment :( about 15 days ago I had un protected sex. I took the emergency morning after pill. I feel very sick since but I did get a very light bleed for four days. I dont know if that was my period or not. I did take home pregency test a d it was negative. By lately I have a be... | Hi. Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor. Your symptoms of nausea, abdominal cramps and tiredness may be due to the high level of progesterone in the pill rather than pregnancy because severe abdominal pain in early stage of pregnancy is uncommon. Emergency pill or morning after pill is effective if it is taken within 72 h... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] Sir....I have a big problem of hand practice from last 5 year now iam still 18 .... I do hand practice 4 - 5 in a week ...when I do this I control my mind I losss my mind ? A Sir...I am week from my childhood ...but In that case I started hand practice ....now I am fell iam no healty from my body still I loo... | Sir....I have a big problem of hand practice from last 5 year now iam still 18 .... I do hand practice 4 - 5 in a week ...when I do this I control my mind I losss my mind ? A Sir...I am week from my childhood ...but In that case I started hand practice ....now I am fell iam no healty from my body still I look 12 year b... | HelloThanks for query. You have been indulged in masturbation since 5 years and now facing problems related to your general health which you think it to be due to masturbationFirst of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state tha... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] I have sciatica pain from a hip reconstruction I had in 2002. Now Im experiencing weakness when lifting my arms. FAcial numbess, mostly on left side but feel a little on right. Legs are almost numb from knee down, it does travel up my left leg. Feet numb and tingling too. My head is almost kinda numb and I c... | I have sciatica pain from a hip reconstruction I had in 2002. Now Im experiencing weakness when lifting my arms. FAcial numbess, mostly on left side but feel a little on right. Legs are almost numb from knee down, it does travel up my left leg. Feet numb and tingling too. My head is almost kinda numb and I cant t... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. The history is suggestive of Peripheral Neuropathy You need to visit a Neurologist and undergo Clinical Examination of ReflexesExamination o... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Im 47 years old and had a long history of gyn problems endometrosis, painful periods , retroverted uterus, 2 healthy pregnancys. I have had 3-4 lap surgerys for the endo. I had my last pap about 2 months ago, that was normal, they did do a transvaginal u/s because of heaviness and history. Her words were you... | Im 47 years old and had a long history of gyn problems endometrosis, painful periods , retroverted uterus, 2 healthy pregnancys. I have had 3-4 lap surgerys for the endo. I had my last pap about 2 months ago, that was normal, they did do a transvaginal u/s because of heaviness and history. Her words were you are a fibr... | Hello, thanks for using Chat Doctor. True at menopause, fibroid regress and symptoms get improved. The real problem now is the uterine prolapse which not withstanding could have been caused by the weight of the fibroid. Advanced uterine fibroid is managed surgically. In your case, doing surgery will be a waste of resou... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] Hi had hip surgery about a year ago and im having more pain now than before the surgery I had my labeuin repaired and the DR. drilled wholes in my hip bone he also did hip injection and it didn t help me and I have pain all up and down my wright side I cant turn my neck I hurts so bad. please tell me what el... | Hi had hip surgery about a year ago and im having more pain now than before the surgery I had my labeuin repaired and the DR. drilled wholes in my hip bone he also did hip injection and it didn t help me and I have pain all up and down my wright side I cant turn my neck I hurts so bad. please tell me what else can I do... | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular and musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you have pain post hip surgery, it could be due to muscle weakness. As there is an ideology of pre-check before the surgery to have a muscle of grade 3 and more. Since post incision the muscle wi... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] I have had left radical nephrectomy from kidney cancer and also have stage 3 kidney disease. Recently my UA has repeatedly shown WBC but no culture growth. I do know how to do a clean catch mid-stream collection. I also have SLE and I am concerned that there is a problem with my remaining kidney since I have... | I have had left radical nephrectomy from kidney cancer and also have stage 3 kidney disease. Recently my UA has repeatedly shown WBC but no culture growth. I do know how to do a clean catch mid-stream collection. I also have SLE and I am concerned that there is a problem with my remaining kidney since I have had genera... | Hello & welcome to Chat Doctor forum 1) WBC/ Pus cell in urine up to 3 cells in female & up to 5 cells are normal. 2) If your urine culture is negative then it indicates that you are not suffering from Urinary Tract Infection. 3) Still pus cells beyond normal limit in urine indicate cells arising from glomerulus in kid... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Hello, Very recently I am having difficulty in taking complete normal breath continuously but I have no problem in taking complete breath and feeling tired almost all the time and feeling like hot flushes time to time. I am 22 yrs old 67kg 5 feet tall woman from tropical country and have irregular periods. F... | Hello, Very recently I am having difficulty in taking complete normal breath continuously but I have no problem in taking complete breath and feeling tired almost all the time and feeling like hot flushes time to time. I am 22 yrs old 67kg 5 feet tall woman from tropical country and have irregular periods. Few months e... | Thanks for the question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your problem and situation. In my opinion you are having breathing difficulty due to anemia. Hot flushing can also be seen in anemia. So correction of anemia should be done in your case. You are also having hormonal imbalance. So possibility of anxiety related mo... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] My 5 yro daughter has a circlular red spot on one cheek, about the size of 50cent piece. No other symptons other than a snotty nose. The "redness" is bright and not raised or rough. Any suggestions on treatment as it has been present for 7 days now.
[|AI|] Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin ... | My 5 yro daughter has a circlular red spot on one cheek, about the size of 50cent piece. No other symptons other than a snotty nose. The "redness" is bright and not raised or rough. Any suggestions on treatment as it has been present for 7 days now. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] I have a mass that seems to be growing right under my rib cage close to my abdomen. It s about 2in from the center of my chest and it s seems to be about 3in - 4in wide. It s soft and doesn t hurt that much... there s a little pain but not much... it s showed up a couple of weeks ago. ThanksJeremy
[|AI|] HIA... | I have a mass that seems to be growing right under my rib cage close to my abdomen. It s about 2in from the center of my chest and it s seems to be about 3in - 4in wide. It s soft and doesn t hurt that much... there s a little pain but not much... it s showed up a couple of weeks ago. ThanksJeremy | HIA lump could be anything from infection to lipoma to carcinoma. I would advise to you to go for a test called FNAC. It stands for Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology. A part of the lump would be taken out and will be studied under a microscope to see if the cells are normal or cancerous.However, a detailed physical exami... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] i am 31 yr old female.i have been suffering from rt lower abdominal pains only when i stand for prolonged period. ultra sound scan suggests borderline hepatomegaly and pelvicalyectasia.the pain is not continuous and goes away after rest.what should be my next action.should i be treated or just live with this... | i am 31 yr old female.i have been suffering from rt lower abdominal pains only when i stand for prolonged period. ultra sound scan suggests borderline hepatomegaly and pelvicalyectasia.the pain is not continuous and goes away after rest.what should be my next action.should i be treated or just live with this problem .p... | You wouldst live with any pain, every pain has some cause. Your pain sounds to me more like gynecologic disorder. Especially if no gallbladder disorder or stones have been seen on US. If analgesics help hen your problem can be muscular or neurogenic so there won't be any intra-abdominal pathology. If it persists then ... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] I have chronic pancreatitis and diabetes, for over a year now on and off every few months I get chest pains that shoot down the left arm. I am pretty used to pain suffering 4 a cute pancreas attacks. I would rate the chest pain as a 10. I has a stress test on the heart a year ago and the test was borderline ... | I have chronic pancreatitis and diabetes, for over a year now on and off every few months I get chest pains that shoot down the left arm. I am pretty used to pain suffering 4 a cute pancreas attacks. I would rate the chest pain as a 10. I has a stress test on the heart a year ago and the test was borderline for angina.... | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Do you have gall stone?? Are you alcohol Chat Doctor? . So by through detailed history and investigation cause of acute pancreatitis searched for... And if possible treated accordingly....Meanwhile, during acute pancreatitis rules intubation might need to rest pancreas. It can le... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] My son has been having this simtoms...excessive salivation followed by a sharp pain in the chest. We went to ER and they told me is just growing pains. This is not going away. I have been giving him Motrin. I also notice that after long periods of not eating this happens.
[|AI|] Hi...you have mentioned a ver... | My son has been having this simtoms...excessive salivation followed by a sharp pain in the chest. We went to ER and they told me is just growing pains. This is not going away. I have been giving him Motrin. I also notice that after long periods of not eating this happens. | Hi...you have mentioned a very important point that this chest pain occurs after a long period of not eating. It could be GER(gastroesophageal reflux). Your son may need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make him lie down in a propped up position. He should not be sleeping complete... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] My mother has just been diagnosed with gastric ulcers , I noticed that the doctor is checking for cancer- lymphoma , carcinoma and h. pylori . Is this standard procedure? He ordered these tests via biopsies taken yesterday during an endoscopy. She had been vomitting blood, and had severe abdominal pain (was ... | My mother has just been diagnosed with gastric ulcers , I noticed that the doctor is checking for cancer- lymphoma , carcinoma and h. pylori . Is this standard procedure? He ordered these tests via biopsies taken yesterday during an endoscopy. She had been vomitting blood, and had severe abdominal pain (was taken to ER... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor When an aged patient has gastric ulcer every doctor will search for any associated other disease like H.pylori. It is quite normal. But what seems very odd to me is, the condition of your mother needs very close observation and resuscitation witChatDoctorpensating the bleed... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] HI ! i want to know that is there any chances of my wife getting pregnant bcoz she is getting delayed in her periods regularly from last three months and this time almost 2 months have passed but she has not got her periods perfectly. we have done the pregnancy test twice with the kit available in the market... | HI ! i want to know that is there any chances of my wife getting pregnant bcoz she is getting delayed in her periods regularly from last three months and this time almost 2 months have passed but she has not got her periods perfectly. we have done the pregnancy test twice with the kit available in the markets but it sh... | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Your doctor gave ova set for proper ovulation and follicle formation. You have to plan your pregnancy under guidance of USG ovulation study and your gynecologist. What about semen analysis...?? You have to perform active, successful sex after rupture of follicle for these two to three days. Othe... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] I have had a high monocytes reading 13 and low hemoglobin this was a routine blood test at work . I have now seen my GP who has said I am anemic but is sending me for more tests what will they be looking for ? I have had a dull ache in my back for many months and like an itching on my skin too, I am 49 and 5... | I have had a high monocytes reading 13 and low hemoglobin this was a routine blood test at work . I have now seen my GP who has said I am anemic but is sending me for more tests what will they be looking for ? I have had a dull ache in my back for many months and like an itching on my skin too, I am 49 and 5ft 6 ...gen... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A high monocyte count, low hemoglobin and low backache can be due to same disease process or separate disease entities. Raised monocyte count is seen in both non-neoplastic and neoplastic disorders. Non-neoplastic disorders include chronic infections like malaria, leishmaniasis, tuberc... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Can a cavity cause laryngitis and trouble breathing? I have had symptoms off and on for almost a year. Now worried because on antibiotics for pneumonia (although I believe it was from allergic reaction to foods-a norm for me). But, the laryngitis has been off and on for almost a year. thanks! -amy
[|AI|] Hi.... | Can a cavity cause laryngitis and trouble breathing? I have had symptoms off and on for almost a year. Now worried because on antibiotics for pneumonia (although I believe it was from allergic reaction to foods-a norm for me). But, the laryngitis has been off and on for almost a year. thanks! -amy | Hi. Thanks for the query. A cavity is not commonly seen to cause Laryngitis or breathing difficulty, however if the infection in tooth is severe and there is pus discharge then it can cause throat infection and can probably cause Laryngitis. But if there is just a cavity with no pain in tooth then your symptoms are not... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Hi Im having my period and I keep getting a dull pain on my left hand side under my rib cage, last ymarch I had surgery where they took away my large bowel and formed a j pouch from the small part, this is my 4th period since the op iv had this dull pain for 2 to 3 days
[|AI|] Thanks for your question on Cha... | Hi Im having my period and I keep getting a dull pain on my left hand side under my rib cage, last ymarch I had surgery where they took away my large bowel and formed a j pouch from the small part, this is my 4th period since the op iv had this dull pain for 2 to 3 days | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of simple musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case. But better to rule out cardiac chest pain first because you are having left sided chest pain. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to ... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Hi, I have a question about pregnancy. I haven t had my period for the month of February. But in the middle of January I had some brown spotting which doesn t happen. Also I get lots of tightening in my abdomen throughout the day and after intercourse. It is intense after intercourse. My stomach sticks right... | Hi, I have a question about pregnancy. I haven t had my period for the month of February. But in the middle of January I had some brown spotting which doesn t happen. Also I get lots of tightening in my abdomen throughout the day and after intercourse. It is intense after intercourse. My stomach sticks right out. Anoth... | Hallow Dear, Your history is suggestive of possibility of pregnancy. Let me explain the events you have described. The spotting with pain in abdomen you had in the mid-January period is most likely what is called as Mittelschmerz. It the phenomenon of bleeding with abdominal pain at the time of egg release. Since you h... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] Hi my mum is 83 and for years now she has been suffering with bad choking fits every day which seems to come from congestion. She does nt take any medication and says that nothing can be done to help her. As she gets older the coughing is getting worse. Is there anything that can be done to help her? When sh... | Hi my mum is 83 and for years now she has been suffering with bad choking fits every day which seems to come from congestion. She does nt take any medication and says that nothing can be done to help her. As she gets older the coughing is getting worse. Is there anything that can be done to help her? When she coughs sh... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your mothers situation and problem. In my opinion, we should first diagnose her and then start appropriate treatment. By her history and description, possibility of bronchitis or aspiration pneumonia is more. Bronchitis is common in old age. Choking with thick s... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Hello, I am 24 years old, I had been diagnosed with CIN 1 in june of 2012, after a normal pap in 2011. Then upon repeat test i had CIN 2 in aug of 2012. my doctor did a lazer ablation of my cervix in dec and my last 2 paps have been normal. but in july of 2013 my periods have been getting very irregular, hea... | Hello, I am 24 years old, I had been diagnosed with CIN 1 in june of 2012, after a normal pap in 2011. Then upon repeat test i had CIN 2 in aug of 2012. my doctor did a lazer ablation of my cervix in dec and my last 2 paps have been normal. but in july of 2013 my periods have been getting very irregular, heavy, and lon... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. With history of IN 1 and family history of cancers, your concern and worry are genuine. At the same time you have been successfully treated for IN 1. At 24 years age it is too early to get hysterectomy done when your IN 1 has been treated. Ovaries are necessary for hormonal production in youn... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] Hi doctor, I would like to know bellows, Recent I was noticed I m tpha positive test bellow they didn t informed, it was a gulf medical center, but others test like vdrl, HB sag-a,b,c,igm,HiV all are negatives. Earlier one month ago i had medical test it was okay. For your information that s I had never any ... | Hi doctor, I would like to know bellows, Recent I was noticed I m tpha positive test bellow they didn t informed, it was a gulf medical center, but others test like vdrl, HB sag-a,b,c,igm,HiV all are negatives. Earlier one month ago i had medical test it was okay. For your information that s I had never any sex relatio... | HIT hanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. See 12 years ago you were positive for V Chat Doctor. It means you had Syphilis and you received treatment, and you were cured. But once you get syphilis this TPA test will be positive for life. It doesn't mean that you are not cured, or you need further treatment. Its... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] I woke up this morning with a dull throb in my lower back on the right side. Occationally I have had an ache in that area during the day time but considered it was back strain and with rest it seemed to go away. Ive taken one tablet of aleve 1 1/2 ago and it is still there, somewhat less throbbing now. I don... | I woke up this morning with a dull throb in my lower back on the right side. Occationally I have had an ache in that area during the day time but considered it was back strain and with rest it seemed to go away. Ive taken one tablet of aleve 1 1/2 ago and it is still there, somewhat less throbbing now. I dont have a... | Here you have told you are having this kind of throbbing back pain on and off. And now it's more from one day. I suggest not to treat the symptom but take proper treatment for the cause. Now to find out the cause you need to check with spinal MRI of your back. And as per the report I suggest consulting orthopedic docto... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] hey i do feel sweet sweet pain in my stomach some time in left side some time in right side,and feels very tired and pain in sole of my food.i get all test done like LFT,KFT,most of blood test,Endoscopy,biopsy,liver scan,hip scan,spinal scan.but nothing came in report.please help me i feel very uncomfortable... | hey i do feel sweet sweet pain in my stomach some time in left side some time in right side,and feels very tired and pain in sole of my food.i get all test done like LFT,KFT,most of blood test,Endoscopy,biopsy,liver scan,hip scan,spinal scan.but nothing came in report.please help me i feel very uncomfortable all time a... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. As I could see practically no routine investigations have been left in your case and all are normal as per your history. However, if I were your doctor, I would also have done a thyroid function test for you. If this is normal, I would suggest you to consult you... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] I have noticed this last week that when I wake up my mouth is extremely dry and fels awful. I have spit in the sink and saw brown salvia . Don t know what is causing it as this doesn t happen during the day. I have had dry mouth at night for quite awhile. What should I do or would should I go see. C. H. Than... | I have noticed this last week that when I wake up my mouth is extremely dry and fels awful. I have spit in the sink and saw brown salvia . Don t know what is causing it as this doesn t happen during the day. I have had dry mouth at night for quite awhile. What should I do or would should I go see. C. H. Thanks anyway. | Most probable reason of brown saliva could be blood in your saliva . Chat Doctor. . Consult a dentist to get a check-up. You may need a full mouth scaling. For the time being you can start with Hi-Ora GA (gum astringent) mix it with residing M gel (chlorehexidine + metronidazole) and apply over gums 5-6 times daily .... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] pregnancy Hello I was wondering if you can answer a couple of questions i have. Im a 23 year old female and i have 2 children ages 5 and 3... After i had my 3 year old i got on birth control which would be the mirena.. I got that placed in November 2008 and i had it removed in December of 2010 i have took an... | pregnancy Hello I was wondering if you can answer a couple of questions i have. Im a 23 year old female and i have 2 children ages 5 and 3... After i had my 3 year old i got on birth control which would be the mirena.. I got that placed in November 2008 and i had it removed in December of 2010 i have took any meds or a... | Hi, I think you can take some medicines like camphene for the growth of your eggs. After using contraception for Long, ovaries get suppressed, and it takes around 1 year to return to normal. So, to speed up the process of conception, you can take medicines. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound. Be in c... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] My 18-month-old son started walking very early (10 months) and has always been a climber. During some of his adventures, he s has had some nasty falls. He ended up with a concussion back in December and had a clean cat scan, but was hospitalized overnight for observation. Now everyone he bumps his head, no m... | My 18-month-old son started walking very early (10 months) and has always been a climber. During some of his adventures, he s has had some nasty falls. He ended up with a concussion back in December and had a clean cat scan, but was hospitalized overnight for observation. Now everyone he bumps his head, no matter how m... | Regarding language development there is a lot of variability, most toddlers are saying about 20 words by 18 months. If at 18 months your child is using gesture instead of vocalizations to communicate then you should consult speech and language pathologist for detailed clinical evaluation and investigations. Regarding h... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] 5th incident this month. early morning hours, sharp heavy pressure chest pain when turning from left side of sleep unto my back. center of my chest,can hardly move,almost like a paralysis...but painful. I hold and push on my own chest to help relieve pressure,squeezing,pain.Thought it was a heart attack?
[|A... | 5th incident this month. early morning hours, sharp heavy pressure chest pain when turning from left side of sleep unto my back. center of my chest,can hardly move,almost like a paralysis...but painful. I hold and push on my own chest to help relieve pressure,squeezing,pain.Thought it was a heart attack? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. We need to get done ECG and 2d echo first, to rule out cardiac cause. If both are normal then no need to worry about cardiac cause. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can also cause similar symptoms. It is due to laxity of gastroe... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Hi, I have had the implant for 4 years had it changed last February, I very rarly have periods and now for the last two month I have been on for 2 weeks then off for a week then the same thing. Just wondered if it was a problem with my implant or something ?Thanks
[|AI|] Hi Hope this message finds u in good ... | Hi, I have had the implant for 4 years had it changed last February, I very rarly have periods and now for the last two month I have been on for 2 weeks then off for a week then the same thing. Just wondered if it was a problem with my implant or something ?Thanks | Hi Hope this message finds u in good health. I have gone through your msg and understand your concern.it may be due to some sort of hormonal imbalances or variations in the body, though there may be other reasons as reclothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Take multi vitamin and calcium supp... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] Dear doctor I am 13 years old and I have just discoverd a blister type thing on the lower part of my penis, it dose not itch or sore anything just when I touch the blister it stings. I am not sexually active I am still a virgin but I am very worried. It is like red with clear and black fluid in it. Should I ... | Dear doctor I am 13 years old and I have just discoverd a blister type thing on the lower part of my penis, it dose not itch or sore anything just when I touch the blister it stings. I am not sexually active I am still a virgin but I am very worried. It is like red with clear and black fluid in it. Should I pop it? | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have blister over glans penis. Mostly this could be due to infection or allergic reaction to soap that you are using, You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Čeferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Do not attempt t... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] I have severe headaches every so often. I have one right now... and laying here on the couch, my heart felt like it was beating so hard it could pop out of my sternum. I do not get these hard heart beats everytime I have a headache; but when I do get them, I already have a headache (as today). My husband che... | I have severe headaches every so often. I have one right now... and laying here on the couch, my heart felt like it was beating so hard it could pop out of my sternum. I do not get these hard heart beats everytime I have a headache; but when I do get them, I already have a headache (as today). My husband checked my pul... | Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is necessary performing a prolonged ambulatory ECG Holder monitoring in order to examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time in order to examine the type of arrhythmia. I would also recommend performing some blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia,... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Hello, Ive been having severe back pain for over a year now. I have had a x-ray done. I have been to physical theraphy for 6 weeks and neither helped. I dont have health insurance and i dont think my doctor is taking me seriously. The medication i take is Tramadol 50mg, Naproxen 500mg, and Diazepam 5mg. I ha... | Hello, Ive been having severe back pain for over a year now. I have had a x-ray done. I have been to physical theraphy for 6 weeks and neither helped. I dont have health insurance and i dont think my doctor is taking me seriously. The medication i take is Tramadol 50mg, Naproxen 500mg, and Diazepam 5mg. I have been on ... | Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. You need to do MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analges... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis , been on allot of penicillin , had a MRI, which confirmed it. feels like toothache this all started after a root canal treatment. Doc took swab as i requested a year later & she found staphylococcus!! now ive been prescribed a combination antibiotic 500mg flucloxallin t... | been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis , been on allot of penicillin , had a MRI, which confirmed it. feels like toothache this all started after a root canal treatment. Doc took swab as i requested a year later & she found staphylococcus!! now ive been prescribed a combination antibiotic 500mg flucloxallin that i start... | Hello jay, chronic sinusitis is one of the most common prevailing disease in the modern world and is 100% curable...... Toothache is one of the effects of chronic sinusitis itself, so please consult your physician for that to that do you really need a medication for that!!!! Else, in homeopathy the treatment is permane... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] my father is in another state. my mom called me and said that he was in the family room watching tv with her and had his eyes open and mouth open but was unresponsive. she slapped him in the face a few times and nothing. called ems and they took vitals and asked questions and offered to take to er...he said ... | my father is in another state. my mom called me and said that he was in the family room watching tv with her and had his eyes open and mouth open but was unresponsive. she slapped him in the face a few times and nothing. called ems and they took vitals and asked questions and offered to take to er...he said no. he has ... | Hello, as your father had loss of consciousness for few seconds or minutes. As your father is elderly and history of stroke with heart problems. Thanks for detailed history, he had cancer, which might caused metastasis to the brain and caused these absence seizures(Unresponsive to stimuli) . These symptoms can also be ... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Last Monday I fell and dislocated and fractured my right elbow. I went to the ER where they set it and placed a gel cast and ace wrap around my whole arm. Today, I turned my wrist and then felt a pain go up my arm and I heard a cracking. The is no discoloration or swelling under the ace wrap but I am experie... | Last Monday I fell and dislocated and fractured my right elbow. I went to the ER where they set it and placed a gel cast and ace wrap around my whole arm. Today, I turned my wrist and then felt a pain go up my arm and I heard a cracking. The is no discoloration or swelling under the ace wrap but I am experiencing pain ... | Dear patient If your dislocated elbow is reduced and given cast it should be kept for 3 weeks at least. If there was fracture also duration of cast may need extension. Mild pain and swelling may persist for few initial days. If your swelling is on scale of 8 a new check X-ray should be done. Visit to your operating su... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] I have been told I have severe anemia This is the fourt h time in my life. Had it age 9 then between 40 and50. Now I am 60 and have it again. The middle two times was from actos and advanda.. At 58 I hadoperation and tradition for cervacal and uterine cancer. I am fine now except this started again Could it ... | I have been told I have severe anemia This is the fourt h time in my life. Had it age 9 then between 40 and50. Now I am 60 and have it again. The middle two times was from actos and advanda.. At 58 I hadoperation and tradition for cervacal and uterine cancer. I am fine now except this started again Could it be another ... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Anemia is not a disease but a symptom. Relevant investigations are required to know the cause of anemia. Complete hologram and peripheral blood smear examination are required to know the cause of anemia. There are three basic causes of anemia-decreased production of hemoglobin, blood l... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] I took my daughter to the pediatrician because her temp was 102.4 and her throat was swollen and red. They tested her for rsv, strep, and the flu all were negative. Now she has a bad cough and her voice is starting to get hoarse. Is that normal, is this "cold" running its course or should I be concerned?
[|A... | I took my daughter to the pediatrician because her temp was 102.4 and her throat was swollen and red. They tested her for rsv, strep, and the flu all were negative. Now she has a bad cough and her voice is starting to get hoarse. Is that normal, is this "cold" running its course or should I be concerned? | Hi, From history it seems that she might be having acute upper respiratory tract infection, either viral, bacterial or mixed. Seeing severe symptoms she might require one course of antibiotic medicine as it might create problem like pneumonitis if not treated with antibiotic. Consult your pediatrician and discuss this.... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Im experiencing dull pain in the left side of my chest and my focus always seems to be on my insides like i think theres something wrong with me but really nothing is it also feels at times that its hard to breath and like theres a belt wrapped tightly around my head please im not sure what to do
[|AI|] Than... | Im experiencing dull pain in the left side of my chest and my focus always seems to be on my insides like i think theres something wrong with me but really nothing is it also feels at times that its hard to breath and like theres a belt wrapped tightly around my head please im not sure what to do | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Left sided chest pain should always be evaluated first for heart diseases. So better to first get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about cardiac diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms.... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] My 6 year old is complaining of chest pain, she s crying. She says she was punched in the chest at school. I can t even touch her without her whimpering. I gave her some Tylenol. I am concerned that she has a bruised breast plate or broken ribs. I know the point where she was punched is considered a kill poi... | My 6 year old is complaining of chest pain, she s crying. She says she was punched in the chest at school. I can t even touch her without her whimpering. I gave her some Tylenol. I am concerned that she has a bruised breast plate or broken ribs. I know the point where she was punched is considered a kill point. This ha... | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted your child having blunt trauma to chest wall.... It could be ......-rib facture -muscular strain.-Costco Chat Doctor. ... Analgesic can be given if needed.... Here he has to avoid heavyweight lift or strenuous activity... Hot pads can be applied.... Take sleep in posture th... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] I was laying in bed and my heart whent from normal to Extremely fast like i was about to have a heart attack and then it stopped for almost a full minute and then started normally again what happened my friends told me it could be a heart murmer but it really scared me could you tell me what happened?
[|AI|]... | I was laying in bed and my heart whent from normal to Extremely fast like i was about to have a heart attack and then it stopped for almost a full minute and then started normally again what happened my friends told me it could be a heart murmer but it really scared me could you tell me what happened? | Hi, What you have experienced are palpitations, and palpitations are caused by a lot of factors which may include intrinsic heart problems like arrhythmias and valve problems, thyroid disease, as well as external factors like intake of caffeine-containing beverages, alcoholic beverages, and even anxiety. Some palpitati... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] I have a friend who recently is having dizzy spells. We have sort of figured if he ate to much sugar then stand up he gets dizzy. This does not happen all the time. He does have a drain tube in for gall bladder that is to be removed. Could this be causing the problem?
[|AI|] Hi, Thanks for your question. Aft... | I have a friend who recently is having dizzy spells. We have sort of figured if he ate to much sugar then stand up he gets dizzy. This does not happen all the time. He does have a drain tube in for gall bladder that is to be removed. Could this be causing the problem? | Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, there are following possibilities for your friends symptoms-1) Reactive hypoglycemia - this is due to sudden release of insulin after sugar intake which lead to low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) which can be confirmed by doing blood sugar level during ... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] my knee has been bothering me for two weeks, it never looked swollen but tonight it feels warm. I limp only because I am afraid it will pop out and that kind of hurts. Most of the time it feels fine, but the knee feels swollen when I bend it. If I stretch it when I first get up it feels fine. I went to chiro... | my knee has been bothering me for two weeks, it never looked swollen but tonight it feels warm. I limp only because I am afraid it will pop out and that kind of hurts. Most of the time it feels fine, but the knee feels swollen when I bend it. If I stretch it when I first get up it feels fine. I went to chiropractor las... | Are you suffering from a back pain? Or is it some other joint pain? Are you looking for some medical remedy or treatment to get rid of your pains? In Kansas, Chiropractor can help you get rid of these pains, and we have the best chiropractors. At North Colorado Spine & Orthopedics we have every treatment you can think ... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Hi. Earlier I rolled my ankle inward and heard a loud crack sound along with severe pain. It is swollen and sore to the touch and during movement. I fractured this same ankle 2 years ago the same way and have had many ankle injuries due to a deformity when born. Should I worry much or just keep weight off it... | Hi. Earlier I rolled my ankle inward and heard a loud crack sound along with severe pain. It is swollen and sore to the touch and during movement. I fractured this same ankle 2 years ago the same way and have had many ankle injuries due to a deformity when born. Should I worry much or just keep weight off it? | Hi, Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem. An injury to the foot or ankle can lead to swelling. The most commo... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] I have been having a sharp pain in my chest coming and going all day lasting anywhere fron 30 seconds to 3 minutes. I am 43 year old female with PVCs and a mytrol value prolapse. Last week I had a electrical sensation go up my breast bone and down both arms. I also suffer from anxeity
[|AI|] Thanks for your ... | I have been having a sharp pain in my chest coming and going all day lasting anywhere fron 30 seconds to 3 minutes. I am 43 year old female with PVCs and a mytrol value prolapse. Last week I had a electrical sensation go up my breast bone and down both arms. I also suffer from anxeity | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are having PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) and MVP (mitral valve prolapse), we should definitely rule out heart diseases first for your chest pain. So get done ECG, 2d echo, stress test and Holder monitoring (24 hours continuou... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] When I sleep my jaw falls open. I never used to happen, only about 3 weeks ago it started. It causes me to wake up in the night to close my mouth. It doesnt appear that I am breathing out of my mouth when it opens. What can I do about it? Is it because of weak muscles? Can this be fixed?
[|AI|] Hello. Welcom... | When I sleep my jaw falls open. I never used to happen, only about 3 weeks ago it started. It causes me to wake up in the night to close my mouth. It doesnt appear that I am breathing out of my mouth when it opens. What can I do about it? Is it because of weak muscles? Can this be fixed? | Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor .com, There are many reasons that during sleep mouth opens. 1) There may be the blockage in nasal passage because of recent cold or sinusitis. 2) Second thing is obesity, if you are little over weighted. 3) Improper sleep, upside or downside facing during sleep. 4) Malocclusion, upper and ... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Everytime a patient has pain in tooth etc, we would find him applying pressure in that particular area with his fingers & This pressure application helps in relieving the pain a bit.So whats the science behind this pressure application and pain relief.
[|AI|] Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor.... | Everytime a patient has pain in tooth etc, we would find him applying pressure in that particular area with his fingers & This pressure application helps in relieving the pain a bit.So whats the science behind this pressure application and pain relief. | Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. There are two conditions in which patient feel relief after applying pressure, First is periodontal abscess, means abscess in gums, in it when pressure is applied on the abscess, the content of abscess leach out from area between gums and tooth, so pain decreases. Secon... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] AM SUFFERING PAIN IN CHEST FRONT AND BACK SINCE YESTERDAY.PAIN INCREASES IF I TRY TO LIFT HEAVY OBJECTS WITH MY HAND.I CANT DO MY ROUTENE JOBS.ITS LIKE SOME HEAVY OBJECT IS SITTING IN MY UPPER RESP TRACT AND I FEEL IT MORE WHEN I TAKE A DEEP BREATH
[|AI|] Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinio... | AM SUFFERING PAIN IN CHEST FRONT AND BACK SINCE YESTERDAY.PAIN INCREASES IF I TRY TO LIFT HEAVY OBJECTS WITH MY HAND.I CANT DO MY ROUTENE JOBS.ITS LIKE SOME HEAVY OBJECT IS SITTING IN MY UPPER RESP TRACT AND I FEEL IT MORE WHEN I TAKE A DEEP BREATH | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes. So get done ECG first to rule out cardiac cause. Get done chest x-ray to rule out pulmonary cause. If both of the above are normal than it may BR muscular pain only. Try to follow these for better control of mu... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] hi my lmp was april 1 so that would put my due date jan7th. than my first ultrasound said jan 7th as well, but at my 20 week us the doctor says jan 27. than i had to change doctors and they said my due date is jan 6th. and im now 40 weeks and not dialated, and my cervix is closed, so the doctor randomly says... | hi my lmp was april 1 so that would put my due date jan7th. than my first ultrasound said jan 7th as well, but at my 20 week us the doctor says jan 27. than i had to change doctors and they said my due date is jan 6th. and im now 40 weeks and not dialated, and my cervix is closed, so the doctor randomly says im due jan... | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the EDD is calculated basing on LMP and first trimester ultrasound. According to your LMP the EDD is January 8th. If you are doubtful about the dates the first trimester ultrasound helps in knowing the EDD. The EDD given in first trimester ultrasound is confirmatory.... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] My 7 year old was in pain Tuesday all night we had a emergency visit to dentist they took 3 x rays well they make the choice to pull the tooth well thur and Friday he was in pain with swollen check n eye took back to dentist sat morning did exray again n looked and said took area fine...said if pain worsen n... | My 7 year old was in pain Tuesday all night we had a emergency visit to dentist they took 3 x rays well they make the choice to pull the tooth well thur and Friday he was in pain with swollen check n eye took back to dentist sat morning did exray again n looked and said took area fine...said if pain worsen n more swoll... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The possible causes of the swelling could be the infected tooth leading to cellulitis resulting in extension of the swelling to involve cheek and eye region. Consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and get Intravenous antibiotics injected. The infection will come... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] HI. My husband has been taking pravastatin for quite a while now. About 2 years ago I started noticing how horrible his breath smelled. He is immaculate about his personal hygiene. His breath is so bad that my entire upstairs smells from the smell in the bedroom. His vehicle smells as well. I feel terrible s... | HI. My husband has been taking pravastatin for quite a while now. About 2 years ago I started noticing how horrible his breath smelled. He is immaculate about his personal hygiene. His breath is so bad that my entire upstairs smells from the smell in the bedroom. His vehicle smells as well. I feel terrible saying anyth... | Hello, Medicines can cause bad breath while at times it can be secondary to Chat Doctor. It can also occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post, sinusitis, reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes etcetera. You should consult an Oral Physician or an Otolaryngologies and... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] hi my mother who is 79 had her gall bladder removed in oct ,it was found to be adhered to her liver,the incision site is not healing properly and has been told her liver enzyme levels are raised.she is at a loss as noone will explain anything to her why this is.please could you help,thankyou,
[|AI|] Hi, This... | hi my mother who is 79 had her gall bladder removed in oct ,it was found to be adhered to her liver,the incision site is not healing properly and has been told her liver enzyme levels are raised.she is at a loss as noone will explain anything to her why this is.please could you help,thankyou, | Hi, This may be caused by some surgery complications such as common bile duct injury or liver injury but also by some new disorders such as common bile duct stone liver hepatitis or medications side effects. She should do ultrasound, CT scan or ERCP for further evaluation and also check bilirubin levels and viral marke... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] extremely dry hands and red rashes covering backs of hands. Water, vasaline, calamine lotion, all ointments and creams burn. Water also burns except when really cold enough to to cause numbness in hands, this seems to be the only way to stop the burning sensation. How do I treat this?
[|AI|] Hi, The rash cou... | extremely dry hands and red rashes covering backs of hands. Water, vasaline, calamine lotion, all ointments and creams burn. Water also burns except when really cold enough to to cause numbness in hands, this seems to be the only way to stop the burning sensation. How do I treat this? | Hi, The rash could be irritant contact dermatitis or a Tina infection. In my opinion, your rash could most probably due to Irritant contact dermatitis. But it is very important to rule out Tine infection. You could take an antihistamine tablet and apply a moisturizing cream for a week. If you do not get any improvement... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] I am having lower back pain more frequently the last year. I have had numbness in my right thigh for years. But now when the pain occurs, I am having sharp needle like pains in my right thigh. I am also waking up at night with numbness and tingling in my arm on whatever side I am sleeping on. I am a 49yr old... | I am having lower back pain more frequently the last year. I have had numbness in my right thigh for years. But now when the pain occurs, I am having sharp needle like pains in my right thigh. I am also waking up at night with numbness and tingling in my arm on whatever side I am sleeping on. I am a 49yr old male. Firs... | Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from backache with sciatica. It can be due to prolapsed disc.However, slip disc is confirmed by MRI of spine. Your second problem is waking up at night with numbness and tingling in your arm. It seems to me simply a pinched ... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] My eight year old daughter broke her tibia and fibula and had a cast for five weeks. She did not have surgery, now the cast is off and anytime she is upright for any amount of time her foot and ankle turn purple. What causes this and will it go away eventually?
[|AI|] Hi, thank you for providing the brief hi... | My eight year old daughter broke her tibia and fibula and had a cast for five weeks. She did not have surgery, now the cast is off and anytime she is upright for any amount of time her foot and ankle turn purple. What causes this and will it go away eventually? | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of your daughter. A thorough clinical musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As she had a fracture of tibia and fibula, for which cast was taken in to consideration a treatment of choice, the healing process would have been over by now. The discoloration of the skin is the ... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] hi doctor i am 35 years old and am an exserviceman i am blessed with a boy who is now 5years old. i have got a semen analysis done and the sperm count is zero. I have got a scortal doppler test done in which i have got an indirect inguinal hernia . right testis measured 42*26*18mm(vol10.2cc) left testis meas... | hi doctor i am 35 years old and am an exserviceman i am blessed with a boy who is now 5years old. i have got a semen analysis done and the sperm count is zero. I have got a scortal doppler test done in which i have got an indirect inguinal hernia . right testis measured 42*26*18mm(vol10.2cc) left testis measured 41*23*... | HelloThanks for your query. I will try my best to provide you with the best possible professional recommendations to your questions. As you have child Chat Doctor. As you have mentioned that your sperm count is nil it indicates towards obstruction. Obstruction in was, which you have not mentioned. It is better to corr... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] I have Sle, plus CNS complications, and Factor V Leiden[ heterozygous]. Amongst other things I am on Xarelto,as I developed clots. What are the precautions that need to be addressed to have one wisdom tooth out because of a hairline crack. The Dentist feels in should be done with my Medical team , in Hosp, i... | I have Sle, plus CNS complications, and Factor V Leiden[ heterozygous]. Amongst other things I am on Xarelto,as I developed clots. What are the precautions that need to be addressed to have one wisdom tooth out because of a hairline crack. The Dentist feels in should be done with my Medical team , in Hosp, in Sydney. I... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. Since you are on many medications and systemic illness you need to take the lot of precautions. Regarding SHE, You might have been put on steroids, so the doses might have to be altar. Regarding factor V Leiden, is a hypercoaguability disorder, that might result in... | Chronic & Post-Surgical Dermatological Complaints | 0 |
[|Human|] Hai doctor,my daughter is 6 months old. She is passing greenish yellow stools 1-2 times daily.We checked his stool and found micro organism : present(+ ) ,mucusand puscells : 1-2. She is drinking Emfamil milk.Is it normal for babies. Regards Subarna
[|AI|] Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your ... | Hai doctor,my daughter is 6 months old. She is passing greenish yellow stools 1-2 times daily.We checked his stool and found micro organism : present(+ ) ,mucusand puscells : 1-2. She is drinking Emfamil milk.Is it normal for babies. Regards Subarna | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter is having greenish yellow colored stools which seems to be due to acute dysentery. It could be due to electrolyte imbalance in body. Need not worry. I would suggest you to take proper rest. You should have plenty of fluids to r... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] There is a strange bubbling sound coming from the left side of my chest, around the height of my heart and sometimes from my back in the same area. It usually happens when I move one of many certain ways but its kind of scary. Im also having some pain in my upper left shoulder blade that seems to be associat... | There is a strange bubbling sound coming from the left side of my chest, around the height of my heart and sometimes from my back in the same area. It usually happens when I move one of many certain ways but its kind of scary. Im also having some pain in my upper left shoulder blade that seems to be associated. Ive had... | Respected user, thanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Causes of crackling sound in chest include - Any condition leading to fluid, mucus or pus collection in small airways through airway irritation and inflammation. - Bacterial or viral infection - Pneumonia or bronchitis - Pneumotho... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] Hello, I have had a very severe sinus infection and will be having surgery in 2 weeks. I take sudaphed daily and have for years. I also run low potassium whenever I am ill, (so sorry, my doctors nurse just called.)Anyway, they are going to check my magnesium levelsas well as I suffer dreadful headaches and s... | Hello, I have had a very severe sinus infection and will be having surgery in 2 weeks. I take sudaphed daily and have for years. I also run low potassium whenever I am ill, (so sorry, my doctors nurse just called.)Anyway, they are going to check my magnesium levelsas well as I suffer dreadful headaches and sleeplessn... | Hello Dear. Your potassium levels are a bit low. Normal levels 3.5-5.0 milliEquivalents per liter (me/L). You can eat the pulp of tender coconut daily which will increase your potassium levels. For sinus infection you can try home remedies till you go for surgery1. Humidify. Use a humidifier in rooms where you spend a ... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] our son is 7 months old, he is having enlarged liver and spleen as per the ultrasound scan. he is having jaundice from last 1.5 months. Tourch test was done and everything came as non reactive. since the cause is not know, liver biopsy is done and we were asked to consult after one week. What can be the caus... | our son is 7 months old, he is having enlarged liver and spleen as per the ultrasound scan. he is having jaundice from last 1.5 months. Tourch test was done and everything came as non reactive. since the cause is not know, liver biopsy is done and we were asked to consult after one week. What can be the causes of jaund... | Hello,1) Enlargement of liver + spleen may be due to portal hypertension.2) It is a condition in which pressure in portal vein (supply blood from intestine to liver) increase. Because of increased pressure in portal vein, blood flow to liver decrease and blood divert to spleen which cause enlargement of spleen.3) Gener... | Acute and Critical Medical Conditions in Families | 3 |
[|Human|] Hi ... am 5 weeks pregnant now but had 3 early miscarriages earlier. Have consulted the a gynae who advised susten 200. I went for a second opinion where shes suggested Duphaston and said both are substitues to each other having similar effect. Now am a bit confused as I don t wanna take any kind of risk a t... | Hi ... am 5 weeks pregnant now but had 3 early miscarriages earlier. Have consulted the a gynae who advised susten 200. I went for a second opinion where shes suggested Duphaston and said both are substitues to each other having similar effect. Now am a bit confused as I don t wanna take any kind of risk a this point o... | Hi, I think you can take any one of them. Both are given for same purpose. But I think you should also take esprit along with these medicines. Get a thyroid profile done. You can do a APA profile also, but it is generally done when you are not pregnant to find put the cause of miscarriages. If test is positive, you ma... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
[|Human|] for the last several days I have woken up with feeling that I am not getting enough air into my lungs, and I therefore get anxious and try to take sudden (chest) breaths to get the proper sensation. after a few days of this, i went thru what I believe was my first ever panic attack and went to ER. they took ... | for the last several days I have woken up with feeling that I am not getting enough air into my lungs, and I therefore get anxious and try to take sudden (chest) breaths to get the proper sensation. after a few days of this, i went thru what I believe was my first ever panic attack and went to ER. they took chest xrays... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion your symptoms are mostly related to stress and anxiety because your chest x-ray and ECG are normal. So no need to worry much for organic causes. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to dis... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] what is the likely bacteria causing shortness of breath, hyperventilation, blue tinge around mouth, that fails to respond to amoxycillin, augmentin and clarithromycin but responds to ciprofloxacin? this infection lasted for around 12 weeks in a normally healthy adult.
[|AI|] Thanks for your question on Chat ... | what is the likely bacteria causing shortness of breath, hyperventilation, blue tinge around mouth, that fails to respond to amoxycillin, augmentin and clarithromycin but responds to ciprofloxacin? this infection lasted for around 12 weeks in a normally healthy adult. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Klebsiella or legionella can cause severe type of lung infection (pneumonia). These bacteria cause rapid deterioration. So patient is hypoxic (low oxygen) from the beginning. Hypoxia causes hyperventilation, shortness of breath and cyanosis (bluish... | Systemic Symptoms & Underlying Medical Conditions | 2 |
[|Human|] Hi, it s actually very embarrassing but for the about 5 weeks now I have what started of as a lot more normal discharge , it then turnt really badly smelling and now it s very watery and pretty much poaring out of me and I have a aching kind of pain around my left abdomin/hip area. I seen a doctor about 10 w... | Hi, it s actually very embarrassing but for the about 5 weeks now I have what started of as a lot more normal discharge , it then turnt really badly smelling and now it s very watery and pretty much poaring out of me and I have a aching kind of pain around my left abdomin/hip area. I seen a doctor about 10 weeks ago wh... | Hi ! You have not mentioned if you are also running fever or not. Also, if you are sexually active, then an unnoticed pregnancy and a partial miscarriage might have to be ruled out. At home, you can go for a urine pre-test. If this is not conclusive, you can discuss with your family physician and go for serum Chat Doct... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] hi doc,for the past 6 months i have been experiencing squeezing pains at the left side of my chest .often around the thorax cage and sometimes in the chest itself(breast-male).it normally last for few seconds.i time if it happened i have to brief very slowly.by the way i did ECG-the doctor said it is normal.... | hi doc,for the past 6 months i have been experiencing squeezing pains at the left side of my chest .often around the thorax cage and sometimes in the chest itself(breast-male).it normally last for few seconds.i time if it happened i have to brief very slowly.by the way i did ECG-the doctor said it is normal. | Hello, No, need to worry about heart diseases as your ECG was normal. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. Sit with proper back support.3. Av... | Complex and Chronic Pain Management | 1 |
[|Human|] I do mastrubation everyday.Atleast twice a day.I can t control that. Now I started to control my habit.But there is sperm release for me automatically at night.Is it a serious problem? I feel a little stomach ache when I wakeup..after that I feel normal
[|AI|] His had gone through your query. Masturbation is... | I do mastrubation everyday.Atleast twice a day.I can t control that. Now I started to control my habit.But there is sperm release for me automatically at night.Is it a serious problem? I feel a little stomach ache when I wakeup..after that I feel normal | His had gone through your query. Masturbation is normal physiological function of our body it is one of the method to satisfy sexual pleasure in absent of partnerBoth sex and masturbation has same and has same end result to get satisfactions no need to worry, and it is not bad habit. You can do it regularly. But consta... | Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy Concerns | 4 |
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