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minor discomfort in middle of the chest that last about 20 seconds then goes away. Feel fine otherwise..then coms back and goes away again. Been going on all day, is that heartburn? I m a 52 yo male..work out regularly..6 3..310 pds..no heart problems in family | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it seems HERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease) mostly. But since your age is 50, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If this is normal than no need to worry much. You are having HERD only. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habit. 8. Lose weight if you are obese. |
Hi there, I have been using yaz about a year now... Since then I have been getting sore throat... When I consulted with my Dr he said was Acute Tonsilitist... and it occur every month arround my period... For the past three months I noticed that the gums around my wisdom tooth are swollen and very painful plus there is a lump under my jaw... | Hi. Can understand your concern. As per your complaint sore throat around periods is a part of PREMENSTRUAL SYN Chat Doctor. . It is not seen in all women but can be seen with some around the time of periods. In this condition avoiding spicy food and taking an antacid before meals during and around periods can help. Warm saline gargles can be relieving. Swelling of gums around the wisdom tooth occurs as a result of inflammation and is known as PERITONITIS, and it can occur as a result of infection by food deposition between the gum flap and the wisdom tooth or if the flap is bitten by the opposite jaw tooth. It can lead to pain radiating to jaw, throat, ear,eye and head. In this condition consultation with a dentist and getting an x-ray done is needed. In case tooth is not impacted and will erupt normally removal of the gum flap by a minor surgical procedure can help. In case of impacted tooth extraction can provide permanent relief. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. |
Hi, my name is Sara and I am relocating back to Tucson, AZ from Denver, CO. I have been diagnosed with a mixed anaplastic oligoastrocytoma and need to find a neuro oncologist for continued care. I don t know if I am on the right web page and am just getting started on what I will need to do before leaving CO. I am post-resection, radiation and 13 mos of chemo. yuk, however, back in 2004 when they found the tumor following a grand mal seizure sent me to the ER and they did a scan and found it, biopsied it and diagnosis gave me a 2 yr chance of survival and now we re in 2014!!!! so far it s been quite a journey, but not over yet by a long shot hopefully, blah blah eh? Anyway can you help? I am currently working with a team at the University of CO, but my Doc doesn t know anyone in AZ. Thanks in advance....Sara | Hi, First I would like to know your functional status, deficits produced at the time of previous surgery and current symptoms. I would recommend you to do contrast MRI brain and MRS to see the present size of tumor and surrounding edema. If you are having recurrent tumor with significant midline shift, I would recommend surgery for that. If you are not candidate for surgery, antiedema Chat Doctor. Final decision will be based on MRI films. Advised to consult neurosurgeon. Mixed anaplastic oligoastocytoma are grade 111 gliomas and malignant tumors |
my chest cavity area feels as though there is outward pressure and the upper portion of my back, between the shoulder blades, is very sore. Also my legs, upper thighs, feel as though they are over worked, like strained but more like the feeling of blowing through a plugged tube. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Constipation with Chronic Colitis. The accompanied complaints seem to be due to bloating of abdomen from impacted gas which could be from accompanied enteritis with it. Fibromyalgia with it in thigh, legs could be from accompanied sigmoid bloating and pressure on veins or from accompanied enterocolitis. Other causes of sucChatDoctorplaints need to be ruled out before confirming it. For this Second opinion from Surgeon / Physician is needed who would do proper investigation after proper physical assessment to resolve your health issues. Plenty of fluids / Change in dietary habits/ avoiding outside food / less of non-veg, adding veggies to your diet/adding exercises / and yogurt would resolve your issues. Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
I have extreme lower back pain, excruciating when going from a sitting/lying to standing position.i received tramadol HCL 50 mg tabs from the ER. Can I also take acetaminophen HCI p m with it. You see, I went to bed at night but keep waking up in pain everytime I roll. Thanks in advance for your answer! | Hello, I have studied your case. First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to pain in your back. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Vascular claudication can also lead to leg pain which is common in smokers. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I had angioplasty in September 2007. I used to take Aspirin and other drugs continuously. Since I feel better and normal. I stopped taking tablets.However I feel little uneasy and loss sleep. Doctor could you please advice whether I should continue the medicine? | It's not a good idea to discontinue such medication without discussing with your doctor first. You don't say what else you are receiving besides the aspirin, but I suspect they are protective Chat Doctor. Aspirin acts as a blood thinner and a small daily dose is strongly recommended in people who have had stents or heart attacks. You do have underlying heart disease which can continue to progress, even without symptoms for a long time. I recommend you talk to your cardiologist and get back on your medicines unless s/he tells you something different, Hope this helps. |
I have been dealing with constant grinding, popping, cracking in my shoulders and collarbone area for the past month...seems like the left is the worse. i do noticed pretty severe pain and burning type sensastion with movement also. I am really frustrated with the pain and looking for answers. Any ideas? | Hello, As the pain in the collar bone can be due to the muscle tightness of the throat and laxity of the neck and can be associated with the shoulder muscle weakness too. This can be connected to the changes in the normal cervical spine curvature and needs to be ad Chat Doctor. As due to changes in the cervical spine curvature there might be pathological changes leading to pain in various forms and adjacent joints. I will advise you to check for the x-ray or MRI of the cervical spine and see if any abnormal changes are seen. If so, then using a neck collar and basic exercises for the Neck and upper limb as a whole will ease the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In |
Hey, im 14 and i had a blood blister on my right pointer finger i thought it was a good idea to pop it but then after a couple of days it started to puff up and the blister turned black and my cuticle turned yellow. What happend? is there a ways to fix it without going to the doctor? | In the blood vessels, the blood does not clot. But when it extravasates and gets collected somewhere as in this blister, it gets gradually degraded. Depending on the stage, the color varies between blackish, brownish, purplish, bluish, greenish, yellowish and gone. Yellow is the color of bilirubin, a degradation product of hemoglobin, the red pigment that colors our blood. It is normal and in 5-10 days it should be completely gone without any need to go to a doctor for this. |
I had a mountain bike accident last week resulting in a major concussion. There is pain and swelling on the innner part of the bone that my eyebrow is on. I still cant feel the right side of my skull. CT scan showed nothing. How long does this all take to heal? | Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Recovery is a slow process. It takes around 2-3 weeks to recover. You should take care of following things |
I want to take a cruise in November and am severely worried about seasickness as I am very prone to motion sickness, and have been all my life. Could you please advise me on what options are available to me and how I might prevent what I believe will be inevitable. | Degree understand your concerns went through your descriptions. I suggest you not to worry much. You have not mentioned your age and occupation in the description. Motion sickness is due to psychological as well as physiological causes. Once physiological causes act, they also create worry, stress and anxiety and embarrassment. These makes the sickness intolerable. You should understand that you have a condition and learn to accept it. Carry medicines for motion sickness and consider sickness with ease. Ignore it. Let it happen and don't shy away. So many people have it. Take confidence and courage from those incidents and be bold. Always say - SO WHAT?-. You need cognitive behavior therapy. I can help you with that. Please post a direct query to me with every minute details possible. I shall prescribe tailor made cognitive behavior therapy techniques to you which should clear your problems within weeks. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi. I noticed a small swelling on both my cheeks. It is below the eye but on my cheeks. Although it is not very prominent I noticed it 2 nights ago after removing my make up with make up remover pads. I used these pads a few times before too. But I also feel I might have exerted more pressure to remove my make up under the eye area. Its not painful either. It just looks a little puffy if you look very closely. What could the problem be? How may I subdue it? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. It is type of swelling. Usually it is harm less. It arises when you are on stress, or you have not taken enough sleep. It is nothing to worry. Furthermore, it will go with its own. You can take good sleep approximately 8 hours a day. Avoid excessive stress. This small measure can remove all the swelling you have. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
Dear doc, My mother is 90 years old. recently she had fever and sore throat. her blood test result was OK regarding RBC and WBC. But her ESR is 64 and it was a source of concern for her GP. her general health is OK and she suffers from lifelong artherosis. Is there any probability of malignancy? thanks | Welcome to Chat Doctor I am Chat Doctor. Dear friend, as per history given by you is in favor of increased E.S.R due to Arthrosis (-a chronic inflammation) and recent infection (fever a dsore throat). As you told that her general health is ok then it is not looking due to any malignancy here. A chronic inflammation like Arthrosis is common cause of increased E.S.R.I advise you to repeat E.S.R, complete blood count and peripheral blood film after one week to rule out any other cause and to remove your doubt completely. Thanx for query. |
I have pain in stomach at left side, also have problem of gases after I take lunh or dinner. For same I got the following tablets Meva SR 200mg and rekool-20 in morning and tryptomer 10 mg after dinner. But in morning It is causing me nausea, headache. Should I continue this medication? these tablets are working on stomach pain and gases | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. The medication for abdominal pain with nausea can be decided on proper diagnosis. Your history of pain on the left side of the abdomen with gases after lunch and dinner, for which you are taking Mesa SR 200 mg and Rekool-20 and Cryptomeria suggests me to think that your Doctor has thought this as a case of IBS- Irritable Bowel Syn Chat Doctor. Nausea and headache in he morning may need adjustment of the doses. You should continue with the same medicines and get the dosages altered after consultation with your treating Doctor. |
I believe I strained my calf after running in hot weather while not well hydrated. I have been taking it easy and giving myself a lot of rest, but when I try to run, it feels like I am straining it again after about a mile, every time I try to get back out. | Hi, As per the history I see, I should be related to the post cramp induced pain. Which is a common symptoms while running in hot weather. I would advise you to slow down your running/jogging. Also, along with your regular workout routine you can add a pinch of salt and sugar to the lemon juice so you don't lose more sodium from the tissue and avoid cramps. Keep yourself more HY Chat Doctor. You can use hot water fermentation to relax the muscle and ease the pain/swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In |
hi i had two teeth extractions on wedensday 2nd one didint come out easy | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Tooth broken next to the extracted tooth has to be replaced or extracted for permanent relief. I would advise you to get a thorough clinical evaluation done. If the fracture involves pulp, tooth has to be root canal treated and crown has to be placed. If tooth cannot be saved, get it extracted. Antibiotics as well as analgesics will help to relieve pain. Meanwhile, avoid chewing on hard objects. Take care. |
Hello I wanted to ask I was rushed to the emergency room upon last week thursday and I was diganosed with thrombocycopenia and they were unable to fine the cause they told that my count has droped from 700,000 below a 100,000 and I been exspercing weakness been very tired and bad heah ackes I wanted to no what should I do or should I be worried? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your platelet count is low. There are many causes of low platelet count like viral fever or malaria. Treatment depends on the causes. You should go for completed blood count and peripheral smear examination. It will help you find the cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hello,I have a question about nail fungus. Sorry if this is gross. My grandmother has fungus on her nails and she asked me to paint her nails. I didnt want to use the nail polish bottle and do her nails and keep dipping it in, spreading the fungus in the nail polish bottle. Instead, I poured out some nail polish into a cup and then used the nail polish brush to paint her nails. I then washed off the brush with soap and water and put it back into the nail polish bottle. Does washing with soap and water get rid of the fungus, i.e. is the bottle of nail polish that I put the washed brush into safe to use or should I throw it away?Thanks! | Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your medical concerns. You are concerned about contracting hail fungus after using a brush on you grandmother. Fungus can be spread by personal items like nail clippers and towels and possibly brushes. To prevent transmitting to you, I would recommend replacing your nail polish. Next time have a separate nail polish and brush for your grandmother. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical questions. |
My wife is 19 years out from kidney trnaplant and taking Neoral. Recent diverticulitis and anemia resulted in RX for vitamin C, iron and antibiotics. Some Vitamin C oferings contain rose hips, can rose hips have negative effect on Neoral?Can she also take Geritol in addition to the iron (niferex) with no negative side effects? | Hi, Your wife aged 19 years had kidney transplant, now diverticulitis and anemia, treated with it. C, iron and antibiotics. Some vitamin. C contains rose hip did it have negative effect on neural. She has crossed kidney transplant and is under the supervision of the doctors, If it has any negative effect also it is not always, and you inquire with your doctor and try to have another alternative without rose hips. Don't try to give her the one with rose hips, as the doubt play a role in creating negative effects. Thank you. |
hii am abhay 26 years old.i had orchiopexy at age 20 and both testes brought from superficial kidney ring to inguinal canalnow i want to perform another one. and ultrasound shows normal reports for vascularity and echotextureplease suggest possibility for testes to bring in scrotum | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. You seem to be suffering from following possibilities-There is good possibility of testes being brought in scrotum-as you had defended the testes at 20 yrs of age -that is 6 yrs back and the USG and color Doppler study suggests that the vascularity and texture of the testes is normal. As the orchiopexy is done quite late at 20 yrs of age(against the normal timing of 5 myths to 15 myths of age in childhood), there is possibility of -failure of Normal function of testes, even after bringing down of the testes at the bottom of the testes. Regular USG with color Doppler study for 6-18 myths time for vascularity and for echo texture of the testes, with testosterone levels could give the success of this 2 stage repair of the Descended Testes-though done at a late stage. A team of expert doctors and Urologist is needed for the better outcome in your case. For this to verify Second opinion from another Urologist as your case has questionable outcome due to late repair for descent of the testes. Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors, till you verify with your attending doctors. Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard to following link-http |
Dear sir I am kabeer from ksa my native place in trivandrum....my PBM is now I am 24 year old but my penis size is very small....me very affried sir because my marriage already fixed but not noe AFR 2 year....sir any treatment available for this case.....I need or big help plz thank u very much | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. First you should understand that even a two-inch erect penis can satisfy most of the girls across the world because women vagina presents pleasure nerve endings up to two inches from the opening. I don't think your penis size is smaller than two inches in erect condition. I am sure you will be able to satisfy your wife after marriage and therefore, there is nothing to worry. You should consult a psychologist and get a sexual education. You are anxious about penis and sex life because of your lack of knowledge. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hi I m not sure if I have bpd, though i do exhibite traits, I have had clinical depression for many years and had many forms of treatment including sleep therapy & ECT , all without success. Include in that many many forms of medication. I have been with my current phyc for nearly 10 years. I wonder am I on the right track ? Cheers gidday2u.. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Lifestyle changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc. are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you to change your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
hello Dr.i am 22 yr old male. i am suffering from nightfall problem due to hand practice from when i m 16 yr old now i have only 1 or 2 minute libido. n which day i have not make hand practice that night i have nightfall what is the solution for this problem . pls suggest me YYYY@YYYY | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Your night fall problem cannot be due to your masturbation habit. Please understand, night fall (nocturnal emission) cannot make your body weak. Your body produces semen whenever you are sexually excited. Produced semen is stored within your body and is a waste product. That waste product is ejaculated when you indulge in sexual activities or when you masturbate. If you do not do this, body finds its own way to throw the waste product out. Body does it through nocturnal emission or through urine. This cannot affect your health. To prevent nocturnal emissions, please start masturbating or indulge in sex twice a week. I also suggest you to consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
I have been diagnosed with neurofibomosis. The back of my head is filled with bumps, etc. I am now 46 and I had smooth skin until last year. I m perfectly healthy and have never been on medication. What natural remedy (that works) would you recommend? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Neurofibrometosis is genetic problem. It can be treated with proper homeopatChatDoctoredicine without side effect. This problem is connected with many factors in physical and mental sphere like stress anxiety, shock, etc. So it is necessary to understand detail case history for permanent cure. HomeopatChatDoctoredicine can be selected after analysis of detail case history. So if you want proper homeopathic treatment for permanent cure then consult to good classical homeopath or contact me. I think homeopathy can help you, and you will be free from this disease. Have a better health.subhashponkiya@gmail.com |
hello i am female and 20 years old and found a lump in my groin (the very top of my right leg in the crease) about a year ago and its stayed the same since its about the size of a pee and feels a bit rubbery it can be seen and looks like a white lump under the skin when touched it moves about a bit but feels as if it is attached to something and is quite hard and i was wondering what it is and if you could help me find out thank you | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. It can presents eve ral conditions. First it can be swollen lymph node which can be normal found or can be sign of reinfection or any other infection. Also it can be subcutaneous benign lesions such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma. In every case it shouldn't concern you if there is no pain, inflammation or rapid growing. It can be surgically removed if there is cosmetic concern. Wish you good health. Regards |
Hello, I have had lower left pain on my side and back for weeks now, but a few days ago I really had to go to the bathroom, I had nothing but mucus and blood come out. the pain in my side loosened up some but today it is worse and now my stool is green. should I be concerned. | The symptoms you had mentioned are mostly suggestive of some gastric infection for which you can take some antibiotic preferably oflox-oz or zifi-oz after expert advice along with opened or rebuild empty stomach one hour before meal for severe gastric upset. You can take Cyclops or meftal-spaz for abdominal pain and bloating. Take some multivitamin like meganeuron-plus or metilda-forte once daily also. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? My daughter is 2years 8 months, shes had a temperature since last night, calprofen doesnt seem to bring iT down very much?? She is sleeping but seems very unsettled and still very hot, wont let me puut flannel on her, what should I do?? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Regards - |
I have a hard lump behind my right ear for past 4-5 months, its on the bone, wasnt sensitive to touch, now it is. I also notice two have grown behind my left ear, on bone area, very sensitive to touch. Headaches. tired. Not sure if this is related but I have noticed a change in my hair where I had normal and now doesnt matter how many times I wash it, its oily and sticky on just top of my head. Is this related? What do I do? | Hi, DEAR,Good Evening, Thanks for the query. I studied it in details and understood your health concerns regarding it. Lump caused on the back of left and right ear is due to the- Seborrhea dermatitis with Scalp Infection leading to Boil and the regional lymphadenitisa. Treatement is by -a-Surgical Chat Doctor. Hope this would help you to plan the treatment with your doctor. Wellcome for any further query in this regard. Wishing you good health. Good Night. |
I get dizzy spells all the time...numbness in my face and finger tips....I have had a chronic neck problem and perhaps a pinched nerve....currently I feel no neck plain...so do you think my neck is the reason for my dizzy spells or could it be something else? | Hello, As due to pinched nerve there will be tingling, numbers etc. for the upper limb and fingers. Which can be taken care of by MRI neck, soft collar, neck stabilization exercises, upper limb strengthening exercises and inter-scapular muscle strengthening exercises. But the symptoms on the face like numbness needs a cranial nerve examination and may have involvement of the higher motor functions. Post a diagnosis for the higher motor function we can guide for the medical treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hello, My Son is 4 years old/we 14 kg. -- and since last 2 years he develops status asthamaticus alongwith cough and running nose. WE used to give him amoxy+Potassium Cultivate. But, since last 15 days, he seems to generate much cough but there is no running nose. Also, he developed status asthamaticus around 10 days ago which normally lasts for 30 hours. Nebulizers makes him comfortable and his RR comes down from 55 to 30 in 2 days max. We are not able to identify and allergen but seems seasonal variation is the most likely cause. So, i have the two questions | Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern.First you should not give antibiotics for each and every episode of status asthmatics. Choice of antibiotics depends on which type of infection is there. For asthma which is hyper-responsive airway disease there is no need of antibiotics generally unless there is suspicion of secondary bacterial infection. Coming on to your second query, to keep him healthy you should avoid cold, dust, extreme of whether, his room should be clean and wet mopping should be done regularly. Give him some iron tonic and multivitamin to support the growth of the child. And most important is keep regular follow up with your doctor. Hope I helped you. |
I have a small hard lumps on each shin bone and one on the right hand side of my head just at my hairline they are painless. The ones on my shins have bruising but i havent bumped or damage them in anyway i was wondering if you could shed any light on these. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some fibrosis or some hypertrophic scar or benign tumor. If it doesn't hurt then no treatment is required. If it hurts you, or you want to remove it then go for excision biopsy and then histopathological examination. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hope im not about to have a heart attack About two days ago my pinky and ring finger started to feel numb and tingly. since then it has spread to my middle finger and the left side of my fore arm from my elbow to my fingers. It is starting to effect my ability to hold things as well. there has never been any major trauma my left arm or shoulder. so any ideas on what this could be??? | Hello, As what I understand from the history is, this tingling, numbness in the little finger is an indication to the nerve impingement happening in the cervical region. Nerve has got two functions - motor and sensory. Motor functions are related to muscle movements and sensory functions are related to - pain, touch, tingling, numbness, temperature. In your case, it's the sensory and motor both are getting disturbed. Taking up and MRI should help understand the extent and level of soft tissue injuries in the cervical spine. Post which exercises therapy under a guided physiotherapist should give you excellent results. In my practice of 12 years a good diagnosis and management post it has helped people recover, and excellent results have come out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, am 24 yrs i have usually doing Masturbation since 8 yrs ago and now i feel like my penis muscles are lost erection and i cant help it or stop it though i have a girlfriend but still i cant stop doing it, so concerning my erection is there ways to bring it normal quality like i used to be because am so worry right now | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation since 8 years and now facing problems related to sexual activities.First 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 that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection. And delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Try to reduce the frequency of masturbation. Chat Doctor. . |
I have a vertical lump on my rib cage under my left breast. Originally felt like a bruise and then a week later the lump showed up. Very sensitive to the touch and about 3 inches in length. No lumps in the breast area or armpit. The lump is about 2 inches under the left breast. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The symptoms and description of the lesion seems like an infective etiology with collection within.2. But needs to evaluate the source, in this case after examining the lump, I would have asked for an ultrasound lump area.3. Ultrasound will help in assessing the nature of the lump, its extensions (bony involvement, chest wall involvement), its source - where it is starting from.4. A lateral x-ray to rule out bone pathology.5. After that if It's infective without involving the chest wall - a small incision and Chat Doctor. If there is involvement of chest wall further CT might be needed. So get the investigation down and needful treatment. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query.Anything to ask do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi.. I am looking at buying clomid online. I had tests done a year ago as me and my boyfriend were unable to concieve after trying for 3 and a half years. I had many tests and i have no problems other than some months i dont ovulate because my eggs are menopausal?? I went to see a gynaecologist and he recommended me to start a dose of clomid but that same day i just happened to be late on my period and i was pregnant! 4 weeks later i went for a scan and i had an unembryonic pregnancy even though i suffered the symptoms and had to have it aborted! We have now moved to cyprus and would like to start trying again and i have seen that lots of people purchase clomid online but i was wondering how safe it would be? | Hi, I think closed is safe to use for ovulation, but you should take it under supervision of your doctor. You can track your ovulation by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards |
Hi there, my name is Susan. how are? My problem is about my son who has been battling with anger management eversince he was young. I have taken it for granbted thinking that it will go away when he grows up but lately I had to move his younger btother to my brod s house because my elder son punched hjis bother on the head 6 times! I was so helpless becuase I live away from home . Please, tell me which specialized field can you refer me to for my son s anger mismanagement?My son is already 22 years old now | Hello Susan, Thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about your son who is having anger issues. From the description of his problems, it appears that he is having severe anger outbursts and a poor impulse control. There can be various reasons for this - for example, personality problems, influence of substances, etc. Since his problems seem to be quite prominent and resulting in serious consequences, it is essential that he gets professional help. The right specialist to deal with such problems would be a Psychiatrist. So, I would suggest that you arrange for a psychiatric consultation as early as possible. There are ways to help him out - by means of psychological therapy and sometimes, even medication may be helpful. |
Yes I just had a ecg or ekg done in my medical assistant class an it said rapid sinus rhythm. Slight mid and left precordial repolarization disturbance ischemia LV OVERLOAD OR ASPECIFIC CHANGE SMALL NEGATIVE T IN V4 V5 4 V6/ LONG QT INTERVAL. Consider hypocalcaemia .. should I be worried I have chest pain all the time n my calf muscles tightened. Up always.. I stay tired with headaches. An panic. Attacks with high blood pressure heart disease runs in my family | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should first get done serum calcium level to rule out hypocalcemia because this can cause similar symptoms and ECG changes. If deficiency of calcium is there then you will need supplements. If calcium is normal then possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. No need to worry about heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I get worked up from time to time and it tends to result in me self harming, either by scratching or cutting or mixing pills and alcohol, also I recently got worked up and locked myself in a room repeating make it stop over and over, huddled in a corner with my fingers in my ears and elbows round head, which I know sounds pathetic, especially because it was just because I couldnt see myself meeting the target of work Id set myself. I have exams coming up as a lot do and I know its normal to expect stress but I feel as if my behaviour could affect my performance in them. Is this behaviour worth consulting a doctor about or is it likely to be seen as within the realm of normality? | His had gone through your query. You seem to have suicidal ideation with impulsivity. It can be a part of severe depression or borderline personality trait. Alcohol abuse with medicines seems to be like severe psychological distress. You will require indoor psychiatric care with rehabilitation. Detail psychological work up will give more idea about diagnosis and treatment. It can be treated with multi modality approach that include medicines, Psychotherapy and counseling, rehabilitation etc. Consult psychiatrist and get further assistance. Thank you. Get well soon. Still if you have query then feel free to ask. |
My sister in law has only 1 kidney working at about 30-40% and she is expected to need dialysis in the future. She also has an unmedicated but monitored goitre . Among her medication are the drugs Furosemide for water retention and Risperidone for Psychosis . She is due to have a CT Scan soon and has been given both Gastrografin and Picolax to take ready for the procedure. She has learning difficulties and family have to take care of her medical requirements/appointments. No advice has been given as to whether she should have stopped the Furosemide and her renal condition doesn t seem to have been taken into consideration. We have researched the Gastrografin and Picolax and there seems to be a very high risk that these may cause additional renal failure and the possibility of dialysis being needed after the procedure. What is your advise as to the safety of this procedure and the medication required to perform it given her medical history. | Ideally IV contrast is not to be given in patients ok CKD if alternatives are available.However, if in your sister-in-law case if contrast is already administered then only solution is to be on a look-out for rapid worsening of kidney function & administer dialysis if required. My advice would be to avoid it altogether or do it with a non-ionic contrast when it can't be avoided as in case of Coronary Angiography. |
I am a software Engineer & facing Neck pain from last 9-10 months. I am also facing slight vertigo due to this. The Orthopedics have diagnosed this is due to Occupational-posture issue & issue is with muscles. Which product of Santulan Ayurved can cure this? How to apply that product -- may be oil, tablet or in any other form? | Hai, As your problem came only because of your working nature.Santa curved didn't have any product for neck pain in the form of tablet and oil. General ayurvedic preparation- Narayana tail am and Linda tail am fermentation in neck and surrounding area will give a relief. Most of ayurvedic Chat Doctor. Whatever oil or oral medication will give you a temporary relief unless you change your mode of working pattern.don't keep your attention towards the system for a prolonged time. Have neck movements like (forward bending, backward,neck rotation clock and anti clock wise)frequently every 20 to 30 minutes.for every 40 to 60 minutes have a gentle walk which will relax your spinal bone and muscle. Prolonged neck posture in a particular direction will lead to neck muscle pain. This type of exercise will keep you away from neck pain. Thank you Hope I answered your query. |
Hi,sir am a 22 year old male.am working in a bpo night shift.I used to go to bed at 4.30 am daily.during in sleep i feel some one pressing my chest and also my back with a weight of four persons at same time,when i encounter this problem i cant breathe or move or lift my hands and leg and i also cant speak at that time.Is this a medical disorder or my friends advise me this might be a done by evil spirit please help me.. | Hello dearWelcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is in relation with psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress, anxiety disorder.* Recommendations at present - Maintain HY Chat Doctor. - Adequate sound sleep of 8 hrs.- Avoid smoking, alcohol in any form.- Regular walking in fresh air, exercises, YOGA. Hope this will help you a lot. Welcome for further guidance. Regards dear. |
My husband (who is normally a very fit and healthy 32 yr old) Got a very bad diaorrhea bug last August which he had for 2 weeks. He lost a lot of weight and looked grey. Since then he has constantly been ill. He gets cold after cold and over xmas he had flu which which was so bad he was bed ridden,got a chest infection and wasnt eating. Because of these recurrent illnesses he went to his gp who sent him for blood tests. They came back with a 2.5 WBC and slightly low HG. He was sent for repeat and the WBC was still only 3000.He is always tired and just looks awful. We are feeling very afraid. We would just like to know what he should be having done (test wise) as we feel a real lack of care at our practice. Theyve told him his wbc is low and that they will test again in 3 months. But what should he do in the mean time? He just cant get his immune system up and he is a secondary school teacher. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated. | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Your query regarding the recurring illnesses of your husband show that his immune system has become weakened so he falls prey to one trouble or another. It is indeed a matter of great concern. To strengthen immune system of your body you have to take care of few points which not only serve as preventive but also as curative measure. Because proper nutrition is an integral part of a healthy immune system, the kitchen is the perfect place to find natural home remedies to boost your disease-fighting abilities. Include simple nutritious food including fibers, minerals, vitamins, protein Antioxidants like ginger, garlic, Onion, coconut water, green veges and fruit like gave, Almond, carrot Curd, strengthens white blood cells and helps the immune system produce antibodies.vitamin E & C , Folic acid & zinc also are major players in the integrity of the immune system, to be taken in right quantity. Avoid fried, fast foods' tea, coffee alcohol Avoid constipation as you know it is root cause of all Allstate exercise integral part of your regimen as it plays an important role to help immune system to produce antibodies to boost disease - fighting abilities. Do Walk, Yoga, Panama , Deep Breathing , and latter on Kapalbhatti, & Exercise to strengthen you system Try to relax. If stress causes you to lose your cool, you could be impairing your immune system shrinking your thymus gland, creating major problems in you BR>So mental worry and anxiety should be avoided at any cost. Take good night relaxed sleep. Should take a level T spoon of turmeric with a cup of hot milk with breakfast and at bedtime and almond oil with it, is a great antioxidant and relieves mental mention. Lemon juice in a glass of water before every meal gives strength and immunity following this regimen regularly, and regular checkup and treatment by your physician will lead him to road to recovery, gives assurance of sound health ahead Hope this will solve your query, Take care. Wish him fast recovery All the Westmont hesitate to get back if you have any query. |
My two year old had a low grade fever 3 days ago and 2 days ago he walk into the door and hit the side of his head and a little knot was the but I but ice on it right away. Now his fever going up and down. Coughing and runny nose. What should I do. I did take him to urgent care the day it happen. What should I do. | Hi, thank you for posting your question. As your child already had fever before he hit his head, the running nose and cough could be attributed to a simple viral infection which has nothing to do with the injury. In this case all you have to do is keep a watch on his temperature, give him medicines for fever and cold/cough as your doctor would prescribe. The injury and bump on the head seems to be an unrelated issue here, for which some cold fomentation and painkillers should do. |
Yes please I have infantigo and I was prescribed antibiotics and was told to treat infected area with a antibiotic cream but I have some Nystat.Triam ointment from a previous infection and was wondering if that should or could be used also as it has now spread to my female outside parts | Hi I do care for your concern. Impetigo is skin disease caused by bacterial infection. Usually by strep bacteria, and treating this is a little hard task. First to say, yes statin cream that you have can be used for this infection. If I were your treating doctor then I would advise taking antibiotics such as Amos and metro for one week duration and along with that application of topical antibiotic creams. Using antiseptic soap for bathing, keeping the infected regions Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question, If you have more doubts feel free to ask. Thank you. |
Im currently having extreme lower back pain. Ive had this pain for the past 3 months and I cant bring myself to sit in the doctors office. I am a dance teacher and I have had extreme limitations in my normal classes. Sometimes I have to stay seated the entire class because I cant stand up. The pain keeps me up at night and Im having trouble getting around. Help? | Fellow backache may be due to many reasons like musculoskeletal reasons, pelvic pathology etc. You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, liver function test, renal function test, urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen, X-ray L/S spine (AP/Lateral view), Thyroid profile, serum calcium and vitamin D level. MRI of L/S spine can be done after evaluation. Pain may be due to intervertebral disc prolapse in lumbosacral region. Proper treatment depend upon findings. You may need to take few medicines and physiotherapy. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hello. I am interested in fertility drug without a lot of timely testing. We are both lawyers in a small town and we do not want anyone to know . I am 45 years old. I had two healthy pregnancies (ages 25 and 21). I miscarried in 2012. I have not conceived since that time. My SO has never had children (except for the miscarriage). Is there a fertilty drug that is safe and my help me conceive at my age? | Hallow Lawyer, There are many medicines which help in assisting the conception. However, each medicine is fault specific. Problems in fertility could be due to either fault in man or woman. The fault in man could be low or unhealthy sperms. Depending up on the fault, the treatment changes. If there are any transport problems, the treatment differs. In woman, the faults can be grossly bifurcated into non formation or release of eggs, unfavorable uterine environment and block in the genital tract not allowing the sperms to meet the egg. Each fault needs a specific treatment. There is no blanket treatment for infertility without knowing the cause behind it. You cannot defend your client if you do not know the offense. It is just like that. Please take help of a Gynecologist to pinpoint the cause of infertility. For the diagnosis, you will have to undergo a battery of investigations. Once the fault is detected, the case can be managed effectively and scientifically. Since you have conceived previously, the chances are good however, your age is against the good chances. I am sorry, I could not answer to your expectations; however, I have answered scientifically and logically. Please take my advice healthily. |
I am a 54 year old breast cancer survivor. Found a 2.8 cm cyst on right ovary. Have had lower back pain like sciatica that goes through hip and down leg. Can this pain be elated to cyst or do I have 2 problems. Can relieve pain in a hot tub or heating pad. | Hello, The pain is unlikely to be related to cyst as it is a lower back pain and not groin pain or lower abdomen. Before labelling it to the cyst, it will be wise to get an X-Ray lumbosacral spine (Better would be an MRI of lumbosacral spine) and see if there is any compression of nerves. You may take a painkiller with a muscle relaxant like rapine DSR when you need it. Avoid bending and pulling or pushing heavyweight till you get the tests. Also, get Sr. It. D and Calcium levels and treat them if found low. Wish you good health. |
My baby has vomited twice and had diarrhea daily in the last four days and now her breath smells like bleach. Is this normal or is something seriously wrong? Shes teething right now and the gum has a depressed slit where the tooth will come but it isnt showing yet if that has anything to do with it. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint vomiting and mild diarrhea can occur during teething but in case if there is severe diarrhea and vomiting and bad smell then it can be probably due to infection in stomach, and it needs to be evaluated by a Pediatrician. A slit or depression on the gum in the teething stage is due to tearing of the gum to facilitate tooth eruption and although the tooth is not showing up you should wait and watch for about a month so that the tooth can erupt. If there is pain in the gums then applying numbing gel containing Lidocaine can help. Do cool compresses over the gums. Feed her with a soft diet if she is above 6 months and along with it maintain a good oral hygiene to prevent infection. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
Soreness on right side directly below rib cage, not under the ribs and bad back and hip pain. What could be going on? I am 46 years old, weigh 240 and am 5 11. Last year I tore my left acl and meniscus. Received an allograft and meniscus shaving. Anxiety became present then but after medication it went away. | Dear-thanks for using our service, I reviewed the question in details and will give you my medical advice. The pain below the rib cage can be gas, muscular of from the gallbladder. However, you are overweight and that is aggravating the pain that you are experiencing, putting all the weight on your knee aggravated the meniscus problem. Anxiety increases intestinal gas and that can give you more pain. I recommend you to have a healthy diet, free of irritants and start doing exercise daily. If after diet modification and exercise you don't feel better, you might need a reevaluation of your problem with your primary care doctor. Chat Doctor. |
I was shopping last week and my knee started bothering me it got worse as I had to keep going! When I go home my knee was swollen and there was a small hole about the size of a pin head on the front of the knee, when I soak it in warm water it drains a clear fluid that feels slightly sticky only once did it have a brown look to it. It is hot to touch and it seems I cant get all the fluid and as soon as I get some to drain it fills the knee cap back up? | Hello, The Chat Doctor. Based on your details, I cannot tell if there is pus coming out from your knee which is a sign of infection or the liquid is clear like synovial fluid which is arthritis. The situation is serious, and I would recommend you to see an orthopedic surgeon as you may need treatment starting from antibiotics to surgery for washing out the knee. If you don't treat it quickly the infection may spread around and will be more difficult to be dominated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have had e-coli which has nearly gone but I now have a bloated stomach and pain at the top of my stomach after I eat. I have just had a breath test whicChatDoctore up negative. Could the e-coli have damaged by stomach lining and that is causing the pain? | Hi ! Goode veining. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would test the stool also for cysts of amoeba, which is not an uncommon finding. If positive, a course of anti-amebic would cure the condition. Otherwise, I would go for some proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. Also go for more roughage and enough liquids in your diet. Detailed Answer |
HI DR M FROM INDIA BANGLORE MY SKIN COLOUR IN BROWN NOT EVN SO DARK BUT MYREST OF BODY IS FAIR IAM 23 YRS I HAVE BEEN TRIED MELAGLOW , KOJIC ,BUT I DIDNT FIND ANY DIFFRENCE IN MY SKIN COLOR I DONT HAVE ANY ACNE PROBLEM R ANY DARK SPOTS OR ANY SUCH PROBLEMS CAN U GUIDE ME THE RITE CREAM SO DAT IT CAN GVE ME FLAWLESS FAIR SKIN | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Your skin tone is determined at the time of your birth itself, and it is decided by the concentration of melanocytes and circulation. Therefore, any treatment or procedures can never make you fairer than what you were at the time of birth. But most of the people will acquire more pigmentation as age increases, we call it facultative pigmentation. Lot of factors determine it, most important being sunlight, others include dust, pollution, smoking, less HY Chat Doctor. Treatments should be to bring your pigmented skin back to your normal skin tone and make the skin tone even all over the face. I would recommend you to use a face wash twice a day ideally a one containing glycolic acid as it helps in exfoliation and to even out the skin tone. The most important product will be a sunscreen. Half an hour before going out apply a sunscreen and reapply it every three to four hours. At night, you may apply a lightening cream containing comic acid over the face before going to sleep. You may consult a dermatologist practicing cosmetology for few sittings of chemical peels for faster improvement. Hope this helps. Take care. |
Hi,I live with asthma for past 15Yrs. I have been asked to use Full form 200 daily by doctor. Though I couldn t use daily, I use whenever I feel asthma symptom. Recently my doctor asked me use formonide 200 instead of Fullform.I feel Fullform is better than Formonide. Can you suggest which one is better? Manikandan.G, Chennai | Hello Manikandan. G 1. Full form 200 contains Beclomethasone (a portico steroid) + Formoterol (a bronchi dilator).2. Hormone contains Budesonide(a portico steroid) + Formoterol (a bronchi dilator). Both the preparations act in the similar way to provide relief in Asthma....i.e. by reducing the inflammation & causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs. However, if you feel that you get better relief with the use of Full form, then you can consult your treating physician & discuss regarding this matter. Wishing you a Healthy Life. Take care. |
I have had gallstones before removed from my bile duct. I am having the same pain now plus I have been throwing up blood in the last four days. I dont think they are connected but could they be. I have had two stones removed from the bile duct in the last five years. Its the same pain, especially after I have something to eat and its getting worse. What should I do? | Hi.noted history of pain after surgery and hematemesis (vomiting of blood). How long has it been since your operation? Are there any other associated signs/symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of the skin, eyes, oral mucosa)? Your hematemesis might be a separate entity and not related to your previous surgery. For confirmation, it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your surgeon or a gastroenterologist, for complete physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics (such as endoscopy, ct-scan, blood examinations, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I am Abdullahi Sheidu from Nigeria, laboratory analysis of my seminal fluid showed the following results-Actively motile sperm cells-0%, Sluggish motile sperm cells-40% and Non -motile sperm cells -60% and the Total sperm cent was 8.2 x10 to power 6. Please what does it implied pertaining to impregnating a woman.Thanks | Welcome to ChatDoctorGreetings of the dangling by your sperm count, its LIGO permit- normally sperm count is 20 to 60 million per MMS cube. Normally greater than 60% of the sperms should be actively motile-in your case its 0 percentGoing by these reports the chances of conception by natural methods fall below 5percent. I hope it helpedKindly get back to me if you have any other overtake disregards Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor, my 4 months old baby is having loose motions. It had started yesterday I guess because of the orange juice. I got him checked with a local doctor and he had prescribed the Syp Normef and the ORS. Is the syrup the correct medicine to be given? | Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics (like Nor met) unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
I am suffering from acne for the past 5 years which gets aggravates when I eat not veg or dairy products. I already have to avoid many foods due to food allergies ... I have recently started applying a Clindamycin Phosphate gel (Clinmax) and having a tablet, Droxyl-500 . My question is how can I cure this problem fast? I think that my acne is associated with food allergies | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Acne is a universal problem bothering the majority of population male and female. Effecting most of the anemic and oily skin people in adolescence. Non-vegetarian, oily foods, and sweets mostly influence the situation. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment of the acne. Besides I advise you some diet recommendations as Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, milk egg, fruits, juices, and Chat Doctor. Wishing for a quick, and beautiful recovery, and thanks for calling. |
I am a 23 year old medical student from Europe. I saw a neurologist 3 weeks ago because of my fear of MS i MG. My reflexes are normal,no Babinski sign,bulbomotorics is fine. Now, I have a fear of bulbar ALS because i noticed my tongue slightly twitches. Knowing everything I know about the disease, i developed trouble swallowing. I have a feeling that food sticks in my throat and then it starts to tickle. My gag reflex is fine,its just a sensation that I get when I am eating. I dont even know if my tounge really twitches or its normal movements since I never took the time to notice it. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Every medical student goes through this phase, when after noting a few symptoms, it starts to look like a serious disease what he/she has read in the medical textbook. As a neurologist, I can assure you that your symptoms are not suggestive of Bulgar ALS or any other serious neurological disease. When a patient with Bulgar ALS develops swallowing problem, there would be slurred speech, nasal twang in the speech, coughing or choking while swallowing and the tongue would be wasted (thinned out). I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I am been having pain in my kidney area for about a week. As long as I remain stationary (seated, legs up) there is no pain but any movement causes sharp pain in the back, on the right side, kidney area. No fever, occasional sweats, no vomiting. Could it be kidney stones? | Hello, Any pain in the flank area could be associated with the kidneys however usual kidney pain is not related to movement and is usually comes and goes even if you're just sitting down or lying down. However, to really confirm if this is not a kidney problem then you need to do an urinalysis and kidney urinary bladder ultrasound. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
My 28 year old daughter has a deep red circle on the tip of her tongue about the size of a quarter. It is much deeper in color than the rest of her tongue and is definitely circular. It has been there for about 3 weeks without change. She does not drink or smoke or chew tobacco. She has good mouth health habits. What could it be indicating? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red circle at the tip of the tongue can be a benign migratory glossies or erythematous candidiasis. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. The benign migratory glossies occurs secondary to nutritional deficiency, stress... If it is benign migratory glossies no need of any treatment, if it is painful, then you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like Anabel gel. Apply 3-4 times daily before food. If it is candidiasis, Then you can take topical antifungal agents like candid mouth paint, apply 3-4times daily for 1\u00a0week. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
I m pretty sure I broke my 4th toe 7 weeks ago. It still swells and is purple. I haven t stopped exercising (eliptical and walking). How do I know if it is the break that is causing the pain and swelling/bruising or if it is a tendon? An X-ray wont show that and if it is a tendon, then what??? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with MRI/CT. As, you have injured your toes, and the swelling and purple taking an MRI or CT will be good to understand. Also, now understanding that what is happening in the soft tissues is important. Kindly avoid weight-bearing and have a check done. Due to million of fracture or any soft tissue Injury certain times swelling doesn't go and delay done by patient to undergo for checkup also makes some differences. Kindly get a clinical assessment along with an MRI or CT and have a proper examination. Feet are very important for the human body to keep the functionality. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I have a couple large lumps on one side of my tongue sort of darker flesh color than the normal tongue color. They seem to shift around as to location. One also seems to be turning a light color on top with a sort of pink color in center. Pain seems to alternate between being pretty sensitive and hurt to virtually no pain. I was in Vietnam as a young man and exposed to agent orange. This same area had Squamous Cell Carcinoma removed about 5-6 years ago. Also, had a clogged up taste bud area taken out in fear it could have been Squamous Cell. Any possibility of making any kind of possible assessment or what type doctor should I see? Thanks! | Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor. As you mentioned you have problem of lump over tongue that may be because of fibrous, cancerous growth or other. Size, shape, color of lump and consistency of lesion give exact idea about problems. Histopathology of lesion give final diagnose. Clinical examination of oral cavity helpful for diagnosis also. Consult an oral surgery for further diagnosis and treatment. Start a treatment as per reason behind it. Get well soon. Thank you. |
Hey, thank you for the help. Around 6 days ago, well masterbaiting ( im male.) Something happened, im not sure what. By sense then my penis has become very small and only kind of responds to touch. I can get an erection if i force it, but it doesn t last long. Nothing has hurt at all untill today, my whole groan area seems to be swollen feeling. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry. Nothing happened. That is it. Everything is imagination, is in your mind. You are thinking about your general area too much. Forget it. You must concentrate in your studies or career as of now. Erection is possible when you are sexually aroused. Why you want to force erection? Forcing erection will do no good. Masturbate only twice or thrice in a week. Never more than that. Because if you cross this limit, you may have sex performance anxiety. You can contact me for sexology related queries. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I had a dental procedure approx. 6 weeks ago. It was a wisdom tooth removal done right in the dental office, no sutures were required and I had no complications. I am now starting to get a little bit of a tooth ache feeling in that spot from time to time, its not constant and its not too painful, but its noticeable, and a slight burning sensation. A nurse told me that it could be spasming and healing. Do I still need to be concerned with lockjaw? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint 6 weeks is a sufficient time and pain after this is not a common finding. There can be a few reasons for pain in extraction region now like |
Abdominal pain,Acute appendicitis,Acute appendicitis rupture,Septic peritonitis,Sepsis.After an Appendectomy with incision in middle of abdomen 3 three inches above belly button,cut around belly button,and 4 four inches below belly button.No sutures after surgery.At the bottom of the incision a 1 one inch hole is still draining milky fluid with bad order is seeping out.Is this part of the healing?What is the fluid seeping out?Where is fluid coming from?Why does fluid have such bad order?Thank You. | Hi. This is a par of the sequel after any surgery with septic peritonitis, whether due to perforated appendix or any part of the intestine. After the perforation the intestinal contents spread in the peritoneal cavity. The intestinal (appendix is a part of intestine) contents contain bad bacteria and once they reach the peritoneum, infection becomes widespread. Sometimes even the best antibiotics may take time to control the infection. The white foul smelling discharge is pus from peritonitis. This is coming from the peritoneal cavity. The bad odor is produced by the breakdown of the tissue by the bacteria as a byproduct of the process of pus formation. Pus culture and sensitivity guides for the best antibiotics which may help fasten the process of controlling infection. Blood proteins should be within normal limits for a good healing. Hemoglobin should be good. There must not be any affection of liver / kidneys. May need sonography or CT to decide what is the extent of infection inside abdomen before your Surgeon may decide to re-open the abdomen, if he feels necessary. |
Hi my name is Priyanka I am 24 years old..I had skin disease when i was 15 years old. It left me with dark spots all over my body..it also left with me discoloration and, pigmentations on my neck, chest,and arms.I have been to many dermatologists and used multiple creams such as | Hello, Thank you for posting on ChatDoctorThe condition you have described is called Satyriasis tricolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus. I would recommend you take short course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. Apply ketoconazole cream twice a day over the white patches regularly. Use shampoo containing ketoconazole and selenium sulfate for rinsing daily. Maintain hygiene. Hope you will get fine shorthand you |
we are trying to determine the order in which structures are used in the process of urine formation & delivery, we have a list of the 14 structures, just cannot figure out how to order them from 1 to 14 | Hellowwelcome to ChatDoctorwell here is the list of 14 structures involved in urine formation and transport to the outside of body in descending order i.e. from first to the last part(1) AFFERENT ARTERIOLE(2) GLOMERULUS(3) PROXIMAL CONVOLUTED TUBULE(4) DESCENDING LIMB OF LOOP OF HENCE(5) THIN ASCENDING LIMB OF LOOP OF HENCE(6) THICK ASCENDING LIMB OF LOOP OF HENCE(7) DISTAL CONVOLUTED TUBULE(8) COLLECTING DUCTS(9) MINOR CALYX(10) MAJOR CALYX(11) PELVIS OF KIDNEY(12) URETER(13) URINARY BLADDER(14) URETHRA AND FROM URETHRA TO THE OUTSIDE OF BODYregardsChatDoctor |
I had a failed root canal so now i only have half a tooth that i know must be taken out, however tonight around the tooth, my gums are swollen down to my throat gland. it hurts so i took ibuprofen. what will stop the pain for the meantime and is swollen gums contagious or harmfull to others that come in contact with your mouth? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. It is very unfortunate for the failure of the root canal, but it does happen. The swelling of the gums could be due to the formation of an abscess in relation to the tooth. For pain, you can take ibuprofen(if you are not allergic to any medicine). Antibiotic coverage may include Amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metro lag 200\u00a0mg on prescription. I would advise you to get the tooth extracted at the earliest and then go for the replacement of the tooth. Do salt water gargling. Avoid hot bag application externally. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards. |
Hi, I am breastfeading my 4 month old and have period like cramping and lower back pain (very dull). My husband and I had intercourse a couple of weeks ago that was unprotected using the pull out method. Am I pregnant or am I getting my first period since being pregnant and having my baby? | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you have period like cramping and lower back pain (very dull). Your husband and you had intercourse a couple of weeks ago that was unprotected using the pull-out method. As you are breastfeeding your 4-month-old child regularly, so it is likely your first period since being pregnant and having your baby. But I will advise you got pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
iam 47 year old women. still child less.itried ivf 6times.Two times conceived but aborted.Lastyear with donar embryo i conceived .But aborted after 25 days.again i want to take donor embryo ivf.Is it advisable at this age and suggest good hospital at chennai. | Hallow Dear, For successful conception, three factors are essential - A healthy matured egg, healthy motile sperm and a good lining of the womb in which the fertilized egg can get implanted and grow. You had successful fertilization. However, if there are chromosomal defects in the baby which are not compatible to continue the pregnancy, it will abort. However, repeating the same faults suggests that the egg donor and/or sperms could be having such a fault that even after the successful fertilization, the pregnancy cannot continue. You better take opinion of Fetal medicine specialist. Was the thickness of uterine lining (Endometrium) monitored at the time of embryo transfer? At least 10 mm thick endometrium is required for healthy implantation. Moreover, after the implantation is successful, enough hormonal back up, particularly Progesterone is needed. The levels of Progesterone can be measured in the blood and monitored accordingly. If there is Progesterone deficiency, it can be reinforced by external Progesterone. At this age, it is very likely that your endometrium may not be conducive to continue the pregnancy. At this age, I would suggest you adoption of a needy baby. I hope this gives you some direction before you attempt your next IVF. |
Hi so about 3 or 4 weeks ago I was rough housing with a male friend at work and he slammed his body on me and I ended up hitting the rail with my breast I felt pain for a while after that and it was still a little swollen so I didn t think anything of it I never had any issues before that and now I have lump where the trauma took place could this be because the tissue is dead or ?? I m Just scared and want some type of answers I am 24 years old thank you! | Hello, I have studied your case. I think you may have developed hematoma in breast or a rib injury. I would suggest you to get ultrasound of the breast and a chest x-ray to confirm the diagnosis. If there is rib fracture than it will take some time in healing. Sometimes it can be up to six weeks. If there is only soft tissue injuries than you can take broken tablet for pain relief along with hot water fomentation. I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
I am a 43 year old male. Last Saturday after exercising, my chest starts to feel very tight, dizzy and numbness on my fingers. The diziness went off after an hour however I continue experience tightness in my chest and numbness on my fingers for the next few hours. | Hello, These symptoms are very much suggestive of heart disease. You get your ECG and TMT done. You may need to echo as well. Also get lipid profile and sugars tested. Avoid heavy activities and fatty, oily And high calorie diet. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Use tab Arbitrate sublingual whenever you have chest heaviness. You should get yourself evaluated on urgent basis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi Doctor, My son is 5 yrs old and his weight is around 15kg. He is very lazy in taking proper meal and do not like to take anything but we try and he take meal after a long activity. Kindly advice me how to treat my son and what should i give him which may increase his weight?? my email address is YYYY@YYYY Regards// Malik Shoaim | Hi...there is no medicine to increase appetite. Your son is slightly underweight I agree but, at the same time rather than weight, what is more important is his activity and development. If these are normal, you need not worry. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ANY SO-CALLED APPETITE STIMULANTS AS THEY ARE NOT VERY SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND THEY HAVE THE SIDE EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE Chat Doctor. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I m a 28 year old male who just recently discovered problems with carnitine levels. My free carnitine is low at 19, my bound carnitine is 62 making my ratio a whopping 3.26. While I wait for results, I have several questions about treatment options... | Hello! I would explain that it is necessary performing some tests in order to investigate for the possible causes underlying low carnitine plasma levels |
HI i have a very bad habit of hand practice.I have been doing it since i was 14 years old and now i am 16.I do it at least once a day i am scared of the side affects and i am afraid if it will have any affect in my future.I also think that it has effect on my penis growth.I am very worried please help me. | HelloThanks for query. You seem to be indulged in doing masturbation since 2 years and now worried about sexual potency and any general health issues to come up in the future. At the outset I would like to state that it is normal and natural for a man to masturbate at the age of adolescence, and it has been proved scientifically d discussed on scientific forum s worldwide that masturbation has no negative effects on any organ or system of the body.However, it is the habitual and frequent masturbation that leads to problems like erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Try to reduce the frequency of masturbation by keeping yourself engaged in activities like sports, reading and social work so that you will not get free time to masturbate. Chat Doctor. |
while playing softball i tripped while running backwards and fell hard on my lower right side of my back. the next day i could barely walk or bend over. it felt like the lower right quarter of my back was badly bruised. i notice a bump on my lower side that covers about 3-4 vertebrae. | Dear patient you gave history of high velocity trauma to your lower back with possibility of vertebral spasm and an occult fracture. There is need of further investigation in form of digital radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views. Swelling on your lower back must be hematoma due to bruising. Start taking diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day and do take bed rest for 3 days. Avoid lifting heavy weight and forward bending. Provide cold compress over the swelling. All this will surely relieve you of pain. |
50 yr old female diabetic in late perimenopause. 5ft 4, 14 stone. Occasional past sharp crippling pain in right groin. Gallbladder removed feb 2012. Twisted awkwardly a week ago and now have crippling pain in right groin when getting up, sitting down, walking up an incline and stairs. Occasional pain walking on flat ground. Any suggestions what is happening please? | As per your explanation looks like nothing related to previous medical history it may be because of the fall or twist, soft tissues have got overstretched and due to that you are having pain I recommend you to use hot pack and cold pack frequently in day time to have effect of healing as well as relaxing on your soft tissues I also suggest do not do any activity which aggravate your pain and if possible take rest for 2 to 3 days. Anytime if you feel the pain is increasing in intensity and there is no relief then consult or tho or physiotherapy doctor and take the necessary steps for evaluation like x-ray. As well follow the treatment as per the report suggested by or tho. In physiotherapy there is a treatment called ultrasound which can also be helpful for soft tissue healing. Consult your physio for this. I hope this will be useful for you. Thank you. Take care. |
I have a 14 yr old daughter who has been diagnosed as Borderline Intellectual Functioning by a local Psychologist. She was diagnosed as ADHD at about 7 yrs old. She struggles in school and social environments (common, I know). She is very impulsive and has a tense relationship with her siblings. She is currently being treated by a Psychiatrist and we have previously had her in counseling for her behavior. She has been on numerous medications (stimulants) and is now using a non-stimulant Strattera. We don t really see any change. Methylphenidate seemed to work best for the longest period of time in her life, but through puberty, it seems to have little affect now. We feel as if we are running out of options and we want her to be happy in her life. We re also afraid that her siblings will end up resenting or disliking her, due to her behavior. She has a 16 yr old sister and 3 x 11 yr old siblings (2 brothers and 1 sister--triplets). So there is plenty in our house to lose focus on. I also (Dad) have been diagnosed as ADHD, so I fully understand where that came from. I would like your opinion on other potential treatment options | Hi, thanks for the query. It seems that you are having a lot of trouble with daughter right now. If ADHD remains incompletely treated, it does a toll on children self-esteem also & too many times, in a desire to get noticed, get some appreciation, child engages into undesirable behaviors which are at present your main concern. We need to formulate a multimodal treatment plan for her consisting of medications+ parent teacher management training (PTMT). If methylphenidate has worked for her & if there are no contraindications for methylphenidate, we can shift from atomoxetine (strategy) back to methylphenidate & hike the dose to maximum 60\u00a0mg/day. As a part of parent teacher management, we can engage into token economy, contingency management, role plays, time out etc. which are taught by Psychologist to both the parents & teachers in school. Hence, do contact your Psychologist for PTMT; if you need further help do revert to me. Good Luck |
Hi. My father is 62. Recently Australian anitegen result reveals positive for him. He is a diabetic patient. Currently he is having bilirubin 4 and sgpt 660 shot 1250. He is now in full rest with limited foods. He has been advised to take hepamerz 6 tablets in a day .. Can u please suggest what to do next | Hi, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I am a Liver Transplant Surgeon and I hope to answer your question today. From the details you have provided, it would appear that your father is suffering from acute hepatitis B infection. Most patients are carriers of hepatitis B and do not suffer from any ill effects. But in some patients the virus attacks the liver and leads to damage to the liver as evidenced by the elevated liver enzymes. Most often these acute episodes are self limiting and are easily treated with medications. But in the long run, it can lead to cirrhosis of the liver and the resulting complications may necessitate a liver transplant. In your dads case, I would advise continuing with a low fat diet and take adequate nutrition. The header tablets work well to give the body adequate proteins. In addition, I would look into treating the hepatitis B with medications as presence of active liver damage is one of the indications for anti-viral therapy. This will necessitate a blood test to look for the viral load. Please do ask your treating physician to order this test. Hope this helps and hope your Dad starts to feel better. Please do not hesitate to write back for further clarificationsHave a great day |
I m scared I have liver cancer or failure at the great age of 17. None of the pain is serious. I have this little dull pain in my abdomen below the end of my rib cage. It s not consistent but every now and then have a little back pain and I hear this wired gurgling noise coming from my stomach a lot. Went to the doctor and the physical thingy was good and I m waiting for my blood test results. In mid August I web through a week were my whole body felt week I had crazy back pain. Went to the doctors 5 time in a week driving my parents crazy (thank god for their jobs health plan) they all say I m fine had a little high blood pressure cause I m worried. Is it liver problems or am I just worrying my self to death. I also can hear my pulse or heart beat in my left ear for some reason and when I may down I get this weird sensation around the middle of my chest a mid stomach. That s comes and goes. Srry this is so long hope some reads it | Hello, I suggest you do an abdominal ultrasound and liver enzymes like SGPT and GOT, total bilirubin, GGT If they are normal there is nothing to worry about. Gurgling sounds are uncomfortable, but they are generally a sign that your intestines are working well. In some position is normal to hear the pulse. Do not worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
what is the prognosis of a 50 year old male diagnosed (last week) with Hepatitis B as well as Liver cirrosis (last stage)..? what are the treatments possible? could you suggest some speciality treatment options in Hyderabad? Im worried is it a chronic illness, what are the chances of it leading to death? is liver transplant the only option in the last stage..if yes, where can we avail this service in a speciality hospital? ur suggestions would be very helpful.thank u. | Hi, How are you? I am so sorry to hear the patients' diagnosis. As I understand the patient has developed cirrhosis as a result of hepatitis B infection. Cirrhosis by itself does not cause any symptoms in the early stages, but when it gets complicated by portal hypertension, it leads to bleeding and fluid accumulation in the belly. Also, when cirrhosis gets complicated by any infection, it can lead to acute liver failure which is life-threatening and will need emergency treatment. The severity of liver failure and the risk of death can be assessed using the MELD score. There are various websites which will allow you to calculate the score (http |
hello, I Just today went back to the dr. to find out the results of my MRI... So here goes. Findings | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. MRI findings report suggest lumbar spondylosis, bulging of discs (soft tissue located between the backbones) at a few places in the lower back, and mild pressure on the lower back nerves. Treatment depends on the symptoms that you have. If it is back pain and leg pain, then medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin are useful. In addition, physiotherapy such as IT/ultrasound and back extension exercises are also useful. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Hello sir i had unprotected sex with my gf on 16th august i.e one day after her periods got over . she is supposed to get her menstruation at 3rd sep ..its 7th sep tday ..is there ny chance of pregnancy??????And also we did unprotected sex on june same year but she took U-72 pills after a day after the sex.. So is delay in period happening because of this pill nly?????/Plzzzz help us and suggest a suitable measure as she is very much worried... We dint take ny pregnancy test... n if at all pregnancy test comes out positive then what shud we do??? | Hi, Let me understand better |
hello doctor ,I m 30 years old and presently have one problem that i have follicular ovarian cyst .Apart from that everything is normal for me. 1.What is the criticality of that problem? 2.Can you suggest any best treatment in Chennai? | . About one-fourth of women with this type of cyst experience pain. Usually, these cysts produce no symptoms and disappear by themselves within a few months. Functional ovarian cysts are the most common type of ovarian cyst. They usually disappear by themselves and seldom require treatment. Growths that become abnormally large or last longer than a few months should be removed or examined to determine if they are a sign of a more serious condition. |
I am 50 yrs old and diabetic for 11 yrs. Recently I am identified with early stage of charcot feet. I am asked to wear special footware. But I am not given any medication related to this. What are precausions to take? Shall I need to get the issue re visted? pls. advise me | Dear patient Charcot foot happens in long term diabetic patients. This happens due to microvascular pathology affecting small nerves of foot with resultant decreased sensation in feet and repeated injuries goes unnoticed. Increased sugar levels leads to delays healing. This combined factors results in Charcot foot. Proper control of diabetes and foot orthosis is the treatment prescribed. Since you must be on antidiabetic Chat Doctor. Never walk barefoot. Self-examination of feet every day is must. Even minor abrasion needs examination by doctor and aggressive treatment. Hope this is useful |
Hello sir, I am 30 Yr old, From last 4 days I was having fever and cough together. I had treatment from doc and now fever is no more but my cough is getting very bad today I noticed that I am coughing up blood with green bulgum.Please suggest what to do.Thanks.. | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. You seem to be suffering from Lower Respiratory tract infection. You should get following investigations done |
I had surgery on my knee several years ago for a hernia. After the surgery, the hernia was still there. I was told that the doctor found nothing wrong with the ligaments but that the medial disc needed trimmed. I m still having pain on the interior of my knee cap, sharp stabbing pains, what should i do? | Hello, Persons having meniscus problem also have increase chances of developing osteoarthritis. You have not mentioned your age in your question. If it is near or above fifty years, then there are more chances of development of arthritis at your knee. At early age there are more chances that this pain is just due to internal derangement of knee. In both cases you have to strengthen your knee which can be done by exercises. You may do warm fomentation with help of water bag for three times a day. Apply a local analgesic liniment. You can have a joint supplement like glucosamine, Chen Chat Doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am a diabetic and have had three heart attacks and lost my left leg three years ago and my right three months ago. we recently moved and I cannot get my doc to prescribe me the pain meds I was taking for years for chronic pain Roxicodone 30 mg please tell me my options.. thank you | Hello, Oxycodone is a rather high amount of opiate. Taken ONCE a day it would be at a point where someone should have a discussion about it. FOUR TIMES A DAY gets into a truly dangerous level. AND with multiple amputations, the pain is likely to be very bad. So, pain met. But they are neither trained for diabetic management nor pharmacology nor--if relevant--addiction management. Ironically, any addiction center is pretty well versed on pharmacology and pain and usually has a doctor who treats diabetes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I hit my head on sunday around 2pm and I was dizzy and wanted to throw up till about 11pm, then monday I was fine all day up in till 8pm when i got dizzy and someone took my blood pressure 3 times and its was 150/100 and I never had my blood pressure that high before. Should I be worried? | DEAR USER, THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH ChatDoctorI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNED HAD A HISTORY OF TRAUMA FOLLOWING WHICH YOU HAD A RISE IN SUCH KIND OF RISE CAN BE SEEN POST TRAUMA DUE TO PINYON NEED NOT WORRY. BUT IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU HAD YOUR BP CHECKED AGAIN AND IF HIGH CONSULT A CARDIOLOGIST. I ALSO ADVISE YOU TO GO FOR A CT BRAIN TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY TRAUMA TO YOUR BrainPop I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS |
I had a bartholin cyst or abcess (whichever one can burst) but I did not know I had it until it bursted. It bursted while i was peeing on the toilet. I then researched it because I got scared I had never experienced anything like that before. I felt instant relief as soon as it happened. Now here s where it gets tricky, I caught chicken pox a few days ago so I also have a few tiny blisters down there. I had the chills for about 2 days before this happened that I thought May have been from the CP but I m starting to think maybe it was infected because I read one of the symptoms for an infection is the chills and blood and pus did come out of it along with a whitish orange scab. It s still a little sore down there I m not sure if it s from the burst itself and needs to heal or it s just the blisters from the CP? Also every time I go to the bathroom or wipe a little discharge comes out of a blackish color. Is this normal? Please answer me I cannot see a doctor about it as I m still contagious from the CP. Thank you | Hello and thank you for your question. Catholics gland cysts are caused when this gland gets blocked and is a separate problem from the chicken pox, but is hard to know if the pain is from the healing cyst or the chicken pox. The cyst can ooze fluid, pus and even blood for a while until it heals up. Occasionally these cysts are so large that they have to be surgically opened and Chat Doctor. If yours has already opened up, then the best thing to do is to use warm compresses and/or soak in warm water to encourage it to completely |
Hello Sir, My mothers age is 51 & she is having diabetic from past 15-20 yrs & she is taking medicine from doctors on regular basis but the sugar level is not decreasing.Recent report 392(before breakfast) & 450(after breakfast).She had taken insulin as well for some time but now she left.Suggest me regarding the same.Regards,Prabal0000 | Hell, When a person gets diabetes, it is observed that almost 50% of his or her Insulin producing cells of pancreas (Beta cells) tend to be non-functional. Further, if blood glucose is not rapidly controlled, then genotoxicity due to hyperglycemia (high glucose in blood) further damages beta cells. Therefore, after few years suffering with diabetes almost every single patient has to start taking insulin as most of the cells are non-functional. There is no insulin in the system. It has to be given on daily basis for controlling blood glucose, that too for lifetime. Looking at the blood glucose levels mentioned, your mother has to be on Insulin injections along with oral anti-diabetic Chat Doctor. There is no other option. If the glucose level is not controlled effectively, the long term serious consequences of diabetes will start manifesting like retinal problems, peripheral neuropathy, affection of blood supply to the lower limbs, cardiovascular diseases and kidney disease. Ideally if one has to achieve good control then fasting glucose should be closer to 100 mg, PP 160 to 170 mg & HbA1c%Along with Insulin and other |
I am in London at present.Actually i am from India.I am suffering from severe cough and not able to sleep at night to continuious cough.After 10 days of suffering I was adviced by my Doctor a Pulmologist from India to use Formonide 2 puffs three times a day and I did this and the cough is reduced by 95% in two days time.This is the first time I have taken this in my life.I am 74 year old.I am scared to take tis inhaler .Shall I continue this and if yes for how long.Will there be any side effects.Pl advice. Sakala Advani. email address YYYY@YYYY Sorry no payment.My doctorPulmologist in Bangalore has already solved my problem without any payment.If you want to give advice free of cost you can do so,Otherwise thank you very much. With Fond regards. Mohan Advani | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor Hormone inhaler contains the active ingredient budesonide. It is a commonly used inhaler. The most common side effects are |
I found a lump on my left waistline in the fatty tissue . If I push on it I can feel it and so can others. Probably about the size of a fifty cent piece. If I was to put my hands on my waste it is about in the middle of my hand in proximity. At first I thought it was just a sore spot as I carry my little one on my left side but then I could feel the lump. I have an appt to see my doctor on the 14th but was wondering if this is common. | Hi...thanks for sharing your problem here in this forum... You got lump on the left was line...I can understand your problem...most of the lumps in the was lines are hernias(protrusion of the body tissue)...they can be inguinal hernia or femoral hernia .but for proper diagnosis this need to be examine...the hernias are very common problem in the population but most common in obese people and those who strains for example with constipation or chronic cough and after pregnancy...this need surgical repair.you need to see your doctor...thanks Chat Doctor. |
Hi. I am 22 years old I am on the pill for about 2 months now and I have had unprotected sex with my boyfriend 5 times. He has pulled out every time and the one time I was worried I too a plan b pill. I have a slight brownish discharge a few days before Im supposed to get my period and both pregnancy tests I took were negative. Any chance I am pregnant? | hellos you didn't mention the due date of your menses, so it can't be said that what is the chance of pregnancy at present. Though you have negative pregnancy test that means at present you doesn't have pregnancy. But you should wait for your due date of menses, if it doesn't occur eon or with in one or two weeks you should repeat the pregnancy test and make it confirm. If there is menses on time then all is overtake care |
my age is 20 years, height is 5.1 feet and my weight is around 45 kgs. I just want to know about atleast how much quantity of the mens flow is required to conceive a baby. Because i doubt a very small quantity of the same left last time. And at that time it was the first day after my periods i.e. On the 19 th of April. | Hello Mam, I just read your query. As you have asked about getting pregnant. Let me tell you that in women ovulation usually occurs on 14th day of their cycle i.e. after commencement of periods 14th day of your cycle. So if you want to get pregnant try between 12th to 15th day of your cycle.* As far as the male partner is concerned rather than the quantity of semen quality matters. In quality the number of sperms, motility of sperm matters. This can only be known by semen analysis. If you want to know that then you can go to a nearby laboratory and ask for semen analysis and come to know about the condition.* So for getting conceived try between 12- 15th day of your cycle and after intercourse lie down for some time and get up immediately and eat healthy food and both of you do exercise daily.* I hope you are satisfied with my answer. Thank you. |
My blood pressure has been low for the last month. 88/58. Now I just noticed 2 marble size lumps on the side of my neck. I had a fever earlier in the week and problems with allergies. Lost 55 pounds recently and lowered salt intake. Nor sure if all is related. | CLUMPS IN THE NECK CAN BE A INDICATOR OF INFECTION OR IT CAN BE ANYTHING SERIOUS LIKE CARCINOMA(cancer)sides of the neck has many nodes called as lymph node, its function is to trap any infectious agent in the body, swelling in lymph node indicates that there are infectious agents in body, as your lymph nodes are trapping those infectious agents, the size is increasing however in some case swollen nodes are an indicator of carcinoma its very possible that these enlarged nodes are pressing the vagus nerve which passes in the vicinity, vagus plays an imp role in maintaining blood pressure, increased pressure on vagus can lower the BP due to overstimulationbut a fever is indicative of ongoing infection would suggest you total leukocyte countdiffrential leukocyte count complete blood count test to rule out any ongoing infection if its normal then a Fine needle aspiration cytology of enlarged nodes should be done to rule out carcinoma |
Im an 18 year old female and have had a raised almost mole like tiny lump on the right side of my scalp since i was like 6, it doesnt puss, hurt to touch or brush my hair, it hasnt grown or changed throughout the years but i just wanted to make sure it isnt cancerous or anything. I have a zinc deficiancy but no other serious medical problems. Any suggestions? should i get it removed? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. This type of the lumps are of bony origin, they are or benign origin.2. You don't have to worry about that those.3. The zinc deficiency is not a major issue, by having healthy died will help to overcome. 4. You can not do anything it this stage, only thing you can do is confirmation by getting a CT scan.5. It is difficult to get rid of it, unless it is causing cosmetic causes. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
I have small lump on tonsil, first saw it 10 months ago, recently seen second swelling next to it and sometimes a bit of wheezing , throat feels dry where lump is, seen once already by ent, with second appointment in two weeks, he said he didn t think it was anything to worry about and offered tonsillectomy as only option to alleviate my anxiety and check cells . Lump has increased in size though not massively. I also have had infection in lower right molar and wondered hoped the lump might be caused by this. Tooth had root canal five weeks ago and still filled with dressing to fight infection which struggling to get rid of before second half tooth canal. I am very worried and want to know what this could be, obviously worried about cancer. | Hello, The deep dental caries spread into periapical area can cause sinus infection which spreads into tonsils too. A biopsy of the lesion is mandatory to produce a final diagnosis. Meanwhile, take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.Infected pulp within the canals has to be removed completely. Swish with warm saline and Betadine. Take plenty of fluids and nutritious diet. Please do visit a dentist for further concern. Hope this helps. |
My 11 year old woke up with hives on his torso and spread though out his body and today I took him to see his Dr and he has strept throat now his on medication Could his strep had cause his hives? Is just scary the way the hive just spread all over his body. | A strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat (pharynx), tonsils or both caused by the bacteria group a streptococcus. Unfortunately common usage has deteriorated to mean sore throat in general. This is inaccurate. Many more viruses cause sore throats than streptococcal bacteria. Fever & sore throat for more than 2 days without cold symptoms suggests possible strep. A culture is the best diagnostic test. Hives (also called urticaria) are a common skin reaction in child Chat Doctor. The shape of these bumps can vary, and their size can range from about one-half inch to several inches in diameter. The larger wheals often have pale centers. In most cases, hives are caused by allergies. Foods like shellfish, milk, peanuts, or chocolate can trigger them. So can insect bites or |
There is a spot on my leg (3 inches below the knee, 1 inch to the right of the shin bone) it feels like there is a bruise and a rug burn, but there isn t any type of mark; it started today. About 2 weeks ago, I had the same pain at the middle & back of my thigh on the same leg. That pain lasted about 4 or 5 days. My husband is currently having the same pain on one of his legs; it started about 2 days ago. | Hi, I can understand your concern for bruise over right shin-bone. Regarding the problem of bruises which we call medially as \"purpuric or ecchymosis spots\" is common condition seen due to multiple causes. To guide you elaborately- Bruise or the purpura is simply formed due to extravasation and collection of red blood cells from the vessels under the skin. This results in formation of reddish spots which we call as Bruise in simple language. There are multiple of factors causing extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels-1. Due to trauma to the small blood vessels of the skin.2. Due to some problem in the platelets (the cells which prevents the extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels and forms the clot).3. Due to problem with the coagulation factors which helps in repair of the injury to blood vessels and helps in clot formation.4. Due to combination of all these factors. For the best part of the diagnosis there are simple tests of platelet function and coagulation factors done routinely in all the simple laboratories to rule out the exact cause of the problem. If these tests are normal then you can rest assured and relieve your tensions regarding the rash. Otherwise, also if the test are abnormal then also can be very well treated without any problem. Take care. |
I fell in the shower heavily landed on my bottom. I was stunt shocked and could not do anything or speak for good five minutes. I managed to crawl and kneel with terrible pain and gradually managed to stand up. This happened about two months ago. One xray did not revealed anything and still waiting for the 2nd rray results. I have been taking codamol and recently experienced dizziness when getting up or bend down to tie laces etc. Please advice me for I would be most grateful Joe | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Since you had a fall in the shower two months back, it is important to evaluate your problems in detail. The fact that you landed heavily on your bottom and were unresponsive for 5 minutes shows that the fall was of a moderate degree. If you are experiencing a dizziness even after two months means that your complete neurological examination is required. The dizziness that you experience is due to either something in the inner ear or in the brain itself. X-ray as such is a less detailed investigation and I recommend that you consult the neurologist and get a CT scan brain or MRI scan brain done to make sure that it is not a serious condition in the brain which has remained since your fall two months back. Once it is certain that you do not have any serious concern in the brain then your inner ear needs to be tested for balance mechanism. This can happen due to laryngitis or vertigo and medications are available to treat it after confirming the diagnosis. |
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