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My question has to do with having dull, achy pain in my chest for the last 2 1/2 years, but has gotten slowly worse over that time. It started very mild and is now everyday, constant, with a little coughing here and there and it also feels like a mild chest cold sometimes. I started coughing up blood 3 months ago. I had a broncoscopy done and all that was found was a mild staph infection in my lungs. I took antibiotics and the coughing up blood is much more mild, every 3 to 5 days but very little blood is in my mucus. My chest still feels the same. it never feels good and my voice gets hoarse every day, which used to only happen 2 or 3 days a week. I had a chest ct scan, nothing was found except a very small 3mm nodule on my left lung, which means nothing I guess. They did find that my spleen has multiple leisons, one is big but I m not sure the size. They have looked at that 4 times and aren t sure about it so I am going to a G.I. specialist. I m guessing that it has nothing to do with my chest but I thought I would throw it in there. I am female, 40, 5 5 , 120 lbs. I have never smoked but grew up with smokers in the home. Diabetes is in my family. I ve always had good health but that last 2 1/2 years have been weird. I have also had a lot of problems with my bladder for the same amount of time but with no bladder infection. It is doing better but still there. I had shingles about a 1 1/2 years ago and a bad hive break out 9 months ago. Thank you | Cellophane you for asking in ChatDoctorYou explain that for lung problems you have done the lung Ct and the bronchoscopy which were negative for lung disease. This is good news for you. There are others causative agents extra pulmonary that can cause sputum with blood. Some of them might be hematologic pathologies. So the G. I specialist combine with the hematologist maybe, will discuss together for further examination. Thank you Chat Doctor. |
Hi,I am travelling to India in two weeks where i will be visiting Delhi for 3-4 days, Agra for one day and Kerala for 7 days. I am wondering if I need to get my rabies shot? As I am currently an ex-pat living in China, I will have to pay a lot of money to even have a consultation with a doctor, so I dont ant to pay this money to be told that the shot isnt necessary.Also, I leave for Inia in 14 days so wont have time to get the full course of shots- If you do advise the shots, are two better than none at all or i the treatment not effective unless i have the full course?Many thanks in advance for your advice. | Hi. As per guidelines, pre exposure prophylaxis should be given to travelers going to rabies endemic area. But the final decision vary from individual to individual. As vaccine is quite costly, various studies have proved that it is not cost-effective actually. It is usually recommended to persons who would have long stay (a year or so) in endemic area or specifically to child Chat Doctor. In your case, as you are leaving in 14 days and will remain for 10 or so days and if it is not affordable, then you can go without it but only after making sure one thing that there must be rapid access to health care services and rabies immunoglobulin, if required. I hope this information will be helpful to you. Have a safe visit !! |
symptoms | Hello! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a chronic infection or inflammatory disorder. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with an infectious disease specialist and performing some tests |
Hi I went to the doctor because I have been nauseaus, pain in right side, diarhea, and fatigued. My liver enzymes and white blood cells were elevated but my urinary tests came back normal except some pus in my urine. My blood pressure was also 162/96 and it is usually around 102/64. First he thought it was the gallbladder but the ultrasound didn t show anything so he treated me with cephalexin for ten days but I am still sick and I still have pain. Also a couple days ago I had a intense pain in my right side that I could feel travel down and then it eased up. | Hello, Are you obese or abdominal obesity, liver enzymes are still elevated. These symptoms look like gastritis, reflux and fatty liver disease. Have you done any test for liver enzymes like Bag, Anti HCV etc., if not get it done. Did your ultrasound anywhere mentioned like fatty liver. You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables and fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg before breakfast once a day for 2 weeks from local doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I am 28 years old. From last 3 years I have headache.But my headache is severe when I am in travel.That time I al having vomiting feeling also.The interest matter is the headache is in severe condition in the third day of my head bath.Nowdays I dontlike to take head bath because of this worst headache.Please tell any remedy for me. by jenefer | Dear Jenifer Thank you for your query at Healthcaremegic.com. After going through the symptoms explains by you, I found it as Migraine Headache. In Ayurveda, we Treat it as digestive system disease called as Jamal pitta. It will very help full for us if you revert with your Diet and lifestyle schedule, including the time of sleep and nature of work. That will give clear-cut opinion and cause of your disease, and we can modify you diet and lifestyle. I treat such patient witChatDoctorbination of regulated diet, lifestyle and medicines for 4-6 months. There should be fixed timetable for Meals sleep, work. No caffeinated Chat Doctor. There should not be long gap or over eating, should have good sleep (6-8 hours). Have more fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables. To prescribe medicines I need the required details Till than you start the given advice These will help you a lot. Regards |
I went to the dentist 2 days ago due to pain/itching in the gums between my implant and molar. The onset of the pain was 3 days prior to my appointment. The implant was done 2 years ago and I had this same pain at one point during the process for which the dentist prescribed an antibiotic and it resolved. The night before my appointment, I noticed my gums were painful in my entire mouth (something Ive never experienced). The morning of my appt, my gums were so painful that I mentioned I wanted to forgo the routine cleaning I was to have in addition to having my dentist check the gum pain at my implant. My x-ray proved no infection at the implant and I had the cleaning. I have very little plaque buildup and take very good care of my teeth regularly. My dentist mentioned enamel wear due to bruxism but didnt feel it necessary to prescribe a splint. Since the exam and cleaning 2 days ago, my gums are so painful that brushing and flossing are very painful as well as eating. I woke from sleep at 2 am and my gums were extremely painful and it was excruciating to clench my teeth together. The teeth pain was a new symptom. In the 2 hours that Ive been awake, the tooth pain has greatly subsided, but the gum pain remains. Also, my submanibular lymph nodes on both sides are very tender. I see no rash or discoloration in my gums/mouth. One last comment | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, For successful placement of Dental implants the periodontics and the supporting structures like gums, alveolar bone should be healthy. Pain after implant placement is due to gingivitis, periodontitis, gingival recession, alveolar bone loss. I would suggest you to visit to Dentist and get a checkup done. If there is bone loss flap surgery has to be performed. You maintain a good oral hygiene. Avoid eating hot and spicy foodstuffs. Use chlorhexidine mouthwash gargles twice daily. Hope this helps out. Regards... |
I am 11 days late for my period. I have had PMS/pregnancy symptoms for over two weeks now, not severe ones just breast tenderness and light cramps on and off. However, I have taken three pregnancy tests and they were all negative. Could I still be pregnant and what should I do? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. Usually the urine pregnancy test is positive a week after missed period. So as the period is delayed by 11 days the pregnancy test should be positive by now in case if your cycles are regular. So the sore breasts and cramps might be mostly due to premenstrual symptoms. Wait for spontaneous onset of periods. In case if you don't get the periods I would like you to repeat the test after a week. If even then the pregnancy test is negative there is no chance of pregnancy. And then I suggest you to consult doctor for further management. Nothing to worry. Stress might also delay the periods. So avoid stress if any. Relax. Blood Chat Doctor test also helps in accurate diagnosis in ruling out the pregnancy. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
Hi,i have been suffering from cough for the past two weeks. Doctors indicated it could be a allergic bronchitis owing to changing weather conditions here. Finaly yesterday i took a decadri.. & derephyllene injection. i felt relieved yesterday but in the mornings the coughs repeat. im also taking Tab Montech & sysnasane 400 & brozodex sryup. im 26 years old. | Hi thanks for asking question. Do your complete blood examination. If severe allergic condition present then your CBC will show eosinophilic. You are taking correct treatment regarding your allergic condition. If CBC show necrophilia then antibiotic needed. As far as cough is concerned with control of allergy by antihistamines and Chat Doctor. If still want to suppress cough immediately dextromethorphan containing serum can be used. If you have fever then chest x-ray done to rule out pneumonia like condition. If you have fever with weight Los also rule out tuberculosis by sputum examination. I hope I have solved your query. |
hi Age 33 sperm analysis report The first col is observed result second is expected volume 1.70 ml >2 ml PH 8.5 >7.2 liquefaction 1 hr 20 min 1 hr sperm cocentration 113 million/ml >20*10^6/ml motility + Progression moderate 44% at 1 hr 20 min >50%3 or 4 Progression 3+4 >25%4 Abnormal forms 88% <85% What does this interpret? pls help we are married for 4 years no baby yet | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor . According to your report your sperm count is good. But motility is less and abnormal forms are more. For this you are advice following treatment-reduce weight-quit alcohol and smoking-start tablet combination of lycopene, zinc and multivitamin for 3 months.-regular exercise and healthy diet. After 3 months repeat test. If no improvement is there then you may go for GUI. Here healthy sperms are placed in uterus. So motility problem is bypassed. Hope I have been helpful. Regards Chat Doctor. |
My Daughter 0f 50 years while at my home asked me to check her blood pressure. It was 210 over 102. She would not go to the ER and said she would call the Cardiologist in the morning. I gave her one of my wife s Metoprolol 25 MG. tabs to try and bring the blood pressure down. Did I do wrong? I didn t know what else to do. | Hello, I would agree with you on giving her Metoprolol, as this will help lower her blood pressure values, although I don't think this will be enough considering her blood pressure values. Having some rest and a cup of lemon juice or garlic can help too. But, if such high blood pressure values persist, going to the ER will be necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I have symptoms that are becoming more and more worrisome! I have a Rash under the flap in my belly figure that is Yeast infection have it for a long time I have in the last weeks been trying the probiatics and useing female monastat as topical cream! in the last few weeks I have developed such bad heartburn that I am taking 600mg of Ranitodine aday to no availe ! Now I am developing a severe sore throat which may just be coinsedence So I worry about Clamidia ( have had oral sex with a woman with multipul partners) or the yeast infection gone wild I have severe pain from arthritis also flaking of skin under eyebrows mustach and bearD! I pea freakently at night but notice my urine is yellow cream colored in the mourning! Don t know if that is the probiotic result or other symptom! | Hello, Thanks for the query. You might be suffering from a mixed fungal and bacterial infection. It is called as intertwine. It is very common in folds of skin. You need treatment with both antifungal powders and antibacterial creams. Please meet a dermatologist and discuss regarding this. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
Hi, Mywife has been complaining of a painfull shoulder and upper arm muscle for some time and about 45 mins ago used Deep Heat spray, she has used this b4 but not on the arm, She now has a bright redburn like redness to most of trhat arm and a burning sensation. Advise pleas | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor.contour wife seems to have heated her arm to the point that she has got superficial burns. In superficial burns skin is reddish and there is no loss of superficial skin. These types of burns are extremity painful. My recommendation is to visit local doctor to look at the extent of burns and provide you the medication for the same. Do not apply any ointment or other non burn application over it without prescription. For temporary relief use cold water sponges. Once cured of these burns follow me at Chat Doctor, and we can discuss your shoulder and arm pain. Wish you a speedy recovery. Regards |
i am a student from india.....i am 17yrs old,i have a very bad habbit of eating cement..........how can i stop eating cement??.....my mom gave me several medicines to stop this habbit........but still i continue to eat it........they say it is bad for my health........but it really tastes good..........it s like i am addicted to eating cement........i really want to stop this bad habbit........can u help me out?? | This is a very unusual condition, but fits into the general diagnosis of \"pica\". This condition is often associated with mineral deficiencies including especially iron deficiency. Having your iron levels monitored by your doctor along with any needed supplementation may be helpful. Eating a diet very rich in micronutrients and minerals (lots of fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds - if not allergic), may also help nourish the body and decrease the cravings. |
Im a 19 year old female and just lost my last baby tooth will my permanent tooth still come in Mom said it may not, and I m kind of freaking out. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, It's not clear that which tooth you lost recently and how many permanent teeth got erupted. Usually your permanent successor may be erupted already. The retained milk teeth have lost now. Please do get a check-up with your dentist. If any of your permanent teeth has not erupted, an x-ray will help to find out the condition of tooth. Treatment can be planned based on this. Take care |
During my last visit to our primary doctor to go over the blood test he prescribed he said my blood platlet count has dropped to 83, what should I do. Had many tests a year ago before having open heart surgery to replace a leaking valve, they couldn t find any reason for the low blood count. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your low platelet count can be due to many reasons. Most common is simple viral fever. Even malaria can lead to low platelet. So if you have any symptoms then you should go for further investigation and take treatment accordingly. If you don't have any symptoms then no need to worry. Just be relaxed. If you see any signs of bleeding then consult your doctor otherwise no treatment is required. It will come back to normal within few days. . Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi my Shoulder was injured during a wrestling match. I was told i sprained my AC joint and it is swollen, I had little range of motion i could lift it just at shoulder level no higher. But i am able to move it now and it is still swollen. My question is what do I do? I cant go see a doctor. I am wrestling friday. | Hello, as you had the injury during a wrestling match, I guess rather than putting yourself into the chance of getting the current situation even worst, I would suggest you not to opt for any match soon until you see a doctor. Your shoulder joint is still swollen, and it hurts then definitely it's not in a healthy condition. Even though you are able to move it up to an extent, it still needs time to recover completely. Which is going to happen when you take rest and do not put excessive pressure on it by any unnecessary movements and take care of it. For pain and swelling, I am sure you have been advised medicines, in case you have not, yet then I would suggest you take tab diclofenac twice a day after meals for at least 3-4 days if the pain is very severe. And most important I would advise you to visit a doctor in person so that it can be seen by a professional and further advice can be given to actively participate in wrestling matches after a gap of how many days or weeks as per your situation.Also, for fast improvement exercise advice from a physiotherapist can help. If any further issues you come across then do feel comfortable to contact here. Stay safe and healthy. |
hi doctori fell pain in my lower back vibrate ,when i try to press it .other thing when i ride my car put my right foot first inside care then try to lift my left foot from out side to inside if i not use my hand to support my self i will fell pain in my back once my left leg lift from land.the strange thing is always when i get pain in my back by any movement i try agian to do that move to certin what is kind of pain but it doesnt returen back whether i did same thing . | Hello, I have studied your case. According to your symptoms this looks as acute lumbar muscle sprain in your lower back. Most probably due to bad posture or sudden jerk. In hospital, we usually do x-ray to rule out any nerve compression. And when muscle sprain is confirmed muscle relaxant, 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. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
Hi last week i got diagnosed of of having an STI, the nurse then given me doxytet pills to drink them twice a day for 7 day. A day before yesterday i finished the pills but the symptoms still persist... Please advice me if i need not worry myself the infection will go or must i go to the clinic again? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Doxytet contains the active ingredient Doxycycline, which is a Tetracycline class of antibiotic, this is an antibiotic that's used to treat bacterial infections. There are many sexually transmitted diseases can be caused byChlymadiaTrichomonasHerpes genitalisGonorrhoeaHuman papilloma Virus Doxygen is used to treat bacterial infections, but other STIs require specific treatment, to know which is the STI you are having, you require physical examination and lab investigations to identify the causative agent, and then we can decide which medication is required to treat the condition. So I suggest you to consult your doctor at the earliest. Thank you. |
Hello! I am concerned about a soreness right above my left hip toward my back. Several months ago, I was not able to sleep on that side, however I can now sleep on it. It is not sore to the touch but today the waist line of my pants was bothering it. Other things also bother me. I have not had any injuries. | Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN]. I will advise you do X-ray of hip again, and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor. After clinical examination IF AVN is suspected then you will need MRI. Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulfate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. If required intra-articular injection can be given. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help. 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. |
Developed pulmonary embolism following shoulder surgery. They found clots in my surgery elbow, arm, neck, and both lungs. I ve been on Coumadin and Lovenox injections for 9 days now. INR levels still not in therapeutic range (1.3). Doc doubled the Coumadin/Warfarin to 10mg for the past few days. Yesterday I noticed an itching on the inside of my wrist. Sometimes I see 5 or 6 small red dots, but mostly it s invisible. The area is always damp and noticeably different in temp from rest of my arm. I m concerned reading about Warfarin Rash/Necrosis . I also know that my PCP is going to wave this away as nothing because you can t SEE it. He has not yet demonstrated a knowledgeable grasp of Embolisms and Coumadin protocol so i dont trust him to address this properly. Is this serious enough to pay another visit to the ER tonight? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have pulmonary embolism. You have high chance of blood clotting. So you need blood thinner like warfarin as prophylactic treatment. Dosage is very important in warfarin treatment. You should take warfarin to maintain your INR between 2 and 3. If it goes above that then there is chance of bleeding. If it goes below then there is chance of clotting. So keep this thing in mind. Consult your doctor and set the dosage accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi am tarun jain from mumbai age 37 suffering from HLAB27 DOTORS SAY ITS ANKOLYSING SPONDLYSIS THERE IS SOMETIME RARE PAIN IN BACK, JOINT OF SHOLDERS NAD SOMETIME NECK AND RECENTLY HAD SWEELING IN ANKLE ON MECINE SAAZ DS ANS PAIN KILLER DONICA SR PLS HELP | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor After going through your query I concluded that you may be having ankylosing spondylitis as you are having HLA B27. If you are more pain during rest period as compared to activities then it is more likely that you are suffering from this disease. You have already started its treatment, it's okay. Rest is contraindicated in this and exercises are promoted. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link |
i had a brain aneurysm clipped on 7th aug of this year, is it ok to resume all activities including going to gym etc, i have no physical defect from my surgery i still get tired but think this is more to do with the lack of activity,, im keen to resume working but feel i need to rebuild some of my stamina,, Also now that my aneurysm was clipped does this mean that aneurysm is gone completely? iv still got weeks until i see my surgeon or id have asked him thank you | Hello, Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor. It is advised to avoid any extreme physical activity for the time being until you meet your surgeon. Avoid straining, avoid anything that would lead to increase in intracranial pressure among which straining during defecation or strenuous physical activity like lifting weight for example, all at least until you get proper assessment by your doctor. You can walk as an exercise for the time being, nothing that will put so much stress on you. Hope that helped stay safe. |
Why ovary follicle becomes cyst?Any precautions for preventing cyst? | Hi! Thnaks for choosing Chat Doctor. Ovary at the time of ovulation release follicle and degenerates into athletic follicle.In case of non rupture it persists as cyst wherein it is called simple /follicular cyst. Another is after rupture it becomes filled with blood and is called corpus luteum cyst. There is no way of preventing ovarian cyst, You can diagnose it yearly by pelvic exam and also ultrasound check-ups. Take Care. |
My son had a wisdom tooth removed yesterday morning and has taken his amoxicillin since then, but today he has a temp of 99.4 and has chills, coughing up yellow phylum and chest pain. Will the amoxicillin keep his infection from reaching his bloodstream making him sicker. Is some of these symptoms related to the extraction or is something else going on.Thank you | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as your son has undergone wisdom tooth extraction now he feels fever don't worry after extraction sometimes fever occurs. As he is taking amoxicillin yes, it will help in fever. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Take proper antibiotic course and if then fever continues after 3 days then consult physician. Hope this will help you. |
Hi, I hate school.Not the education but the institution;that big place with many stupid people I have to deal with over and over again.Going to highschool is HELL for. I just can t do it anymore.I m depresive and tired and there s too much pressure.I think I may have social anxiety?I read about this but I m not sure.All I can say is,I feel so lonely.BUT somehow is better to be on my own.I can t stand people / classmates /teachers.I hate everything and everyone ,I even hate the people I love(does it make any sense?).I hate myself.I don t know how to deal with my life anymore. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. What you are going through right now seems to be a behavioral disorder. You need to attend a few sessions with your psychotherapist for some behavioral therapy. The symptoms will improve gradually with proper medicines. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
I was laying down and I felt like my head had an electrical current running through it, then I passed out. This happened 3 times. You should also know I have heart issues, an AICD and pacemaker, ejection fraction 30%. Is this a symptom of something I should be concerned over? I have passed out before and they believe it was orthostatic hypotension. I have been under a lot of stress lately. | I think you may be having this manifestation due to heart problems. Low ejection fraction and malfunction of pacemaker may cause transient hypoperfusion of brain presenting as loss of consciousness. If seizure was also present with unconsciousness then it may be stoked Adam syn Chat Doctor. You need to consult your cardiologist for checking pacemaker. An EEG of brain and neuroimaging may be done. Hoping you recover early. |
sir, i suffer from dust allergy from past 5 years, its a really irritating one and i want to get completely cured from it, i have tried alleopathy, homeopathy as well as Ayurveda but none has provided a satisfactory result. please help me so that i get completely cured from it. Guide me with some medicines | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you |
my husbands doctor found a nodule on his lung 5 weeks ago. He had a CT scan with injection and last week a PET scan. Dr. told us today it is probably malignant but wants to do a lung biopsy. What will the biopsy show that the PET scan didn t. This has been a very long 5 weeks. Thank you | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I want to ask you few questions first.1. Age of your husband. 2. Is he smoker or not? Nodule in lung needs thorough investigation. Depending on the CT THORAX appearance, age and smoking habit, probability of malignancy can be predicted. If nodule has1. Larger size (more than 1 cm)2. Irregular margins3. Devoid of calcification4. Associated lymph nodes etc In a smoker patient with age more than 50 years, possibility of malignant nodule is high. And biopsy is needed to confirm the diagnosis of malignant nodule. Biopsy gives tissue diagnosis and if it says malignancy than it is 100% confirm diagnosis. PET scan can show positive uptake in infection, inflammation and malignancy. So to rule out all these biopsy is needed. So go and get done biopsy. |
Hi. Im a research scientist, and Im doing a query to find out if a systemic Clostridium infection could show up with a symptom of acute acne? Im not thinking C. tetani or perfringens, but maybe a commensal organism that isnt usually associated with serious illness? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should go ahead in such pathway. There are evidence of anaerobic bacteria causing acne. As clostridium species are anaerobic one, it may involve in acne. If you do some research you can found some evidence and which can be helpful for man kind. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
Both of my boys are healthy and active, 11 & 13. Neither have any health issues and are slim. They are complaining of lightheaded ness, headache, nausea & feverish, but they don t have fevers. It was not excessively hot today in school, but they have not improved in three hours. What should I give them? | Hi madam thank u for contacting us here your boys have a similar problem, at the same time, that too without any fever...it's a bit strange, but I first would ask u few questions to rule factitious illness1. As you have checked them, n their temperature is normal, next would be just look all over the body for any rashes.it could still be a viral eruption 2. Ask your school about similar issues in child Chat Doctor. .it could be viral thing going around.3. Even ask them about any specific food intake outside4. Ask them separately about any school issues like bullying if you strongly feel their symptoms to be fictitious5. Last but the most important,,,see your family pediatrician at the earliest, which would actually solve this issues just in case they need blood checks6. Give dm hot supper, soup with boiled veggies at short regular intervals....regards |
Last night I ate some chicken alfredo from an italian place and later began throwing up and having stomach pains. I thought I might have gotten food poisioning, but through the night I kept having pains like I needed to go to the bathroom, but when I did blood just came out. The pain I m having is right below my belly button and is kinda like menstreul cramps . Also I had sex almost two weeks ago so I don t know if I could be pregnant or not. | Dear Dense, hello. According to your symptoms you are having severe intestinal infection. Blood in stool and pain abdomen are indicative of that. You should take antibiotic and antiamoebic treatment after taking consultation with your doctor. Please have your stool examined. For confirmation of pregnancy, have pregnancy card test or blood Beta Chat Doctor level. Hope this is useful to you. Thanks and take care. |
In September 2014 I had a colonoscopy with pre-cancerous polyps removed. Was instructed to return in 10 years to repeat. History of colon-rectal cancer on paternal side of family. For 2 weeks now, my feces is sludge consistency. Nausea accompanies. Cholecystectomy 1995. Advice? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. With history of colon cancer in family, there is a need to keep a close watch on bowel movements. Though sludgy stools for 2 weeks need not compulsorily be cancer, but it requires you to have an urgent colonoscopy and CT scan abdomen and pelvis with focus on the colon and rectum. It is possible that you might also have a bowel infection or an inflammatory bowel condition which is causing sludgy stools. It is also important to do complete blood investigations and tumor markers. Please also get blood test done to know if your blood counts are normal. Please do not worry. |
I HAVE AN UTI WITH E-COLI BACTERIA AND I AM RECEIVING IV INFUSION AT A INFUSION CLINIC. I AM RECEIVING MERMUM ONCE A DAY. WILL THIS GET RID OF THIS INFECTION? IT SEEMS THAT I AM HAVING UTI EVERY OTHER MONTH. COULD THIS BE CAUSED BY MY KIDNEY FAILURE STAGE 3? | Hi I do care for your concern. The Chat Doctor. Though kidney failure can also create an environment for urinary tract infection but in most case infection occurs by unhygienic environments. I would advise Continuing the same course of treatment under physician supervision To do confirmatory laboratory testing for UTI. To use antiseptic soap for washing and maintaining adequate hygiene. To follow up with nephrologist for renal failure. Hope everything gets well soon. Hope I have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you. |
Hi Dr. What is the state of the liver of an adult with the following LFT test result? SGPT - 29 SGOT - 27 Total protein - 8.3 Albumin - 4.0 Akaline phosphate - 46.3 Bilirubin level | Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Kindly mention your complaint for which this investigation planned... You're all reports (mentioned in history) are within limit except direct bilirubin which is borderline elevated SGPT, GOT, total bilirubin, protein values are within limit, so no need for worry USG abdomen can be done to rule out gall stone as direct bilirubin slight increased If you have no symptoms nothing more investigation needed as per my opinion Hope your concern solved If having further query you can ask me. Take care |
I am 44 and trying to get pregnant. My cycles have been off for the past six months. My daughter had a triple organ transplant and is fighting for her life, so i have a lot of stress. I don t know if i am starting to go through mentopause or if it is stress related. I have a new partner, we have never had children together but he has had three and i have had five. I have been trying for eight months. Do u suggest clomid? | Hi. Your situation is a little delicate. You are 44, and you have menstrual delay for 6 months. Do you have hot flashes? The greatest possibility is that you may be in the perimenopause, which is the phase around menopause. Anyway, what would give an accurate answer regarding the desire of getting pregnant is a single test which is AMH (antiMullerian Hormone). It could tell us your current situation of the ovary. If you want to take closed, first you need to have menstruation, and you should try Progesterone to take them back. |
For the past few days ive been going to the bathroom, CONSTANTLY and it hurtsreally bad to pee and I feel like I ALWAYS have to pee!!! Just today my lower back has been hurting and im having nausea, im also having hot flashes!! Icant get into my doc for a week and now that its the weekend I dunno what to do!!! What do you suggest??? | Dear patient Are you having burning sensation? Frequency of micturition mostly Is due to urinary tract infection and uncontrolled diabetes Mellitus. So if you are not diabetic only thing remains is UTI. You need to be investigated with urine routine and microscopy examination for pus cells. It helps in confirming diagnosis. If its positive start tab Aeroflot 500\u00a0mg once a day with tab metronidazole 400\u00a0mg thrice a day for 7 days. Also take syrup alkali 5ml thrice a day. If you are diabetic need to consult expert diabetiologist and ask for medication for strict diabetic control. |
One of my close friend recently tested his blood. His SGPT (ALT) reads 77 and SGOT 40. Certainly they are above the desired levels. What precautions should he start to take now. He is a regular drinker 90-100 ml, he keeps this habit in order to get good sleep. Are his SGPT and SGOT levels too alarming / too high that he should immediately stop alchohol. Or can he control it using some medicines to reduce the level? | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorIncreased SGPT indicates liver injury. Increase in SGPT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. In your friends case, increased SGPT is due to alcohol intake. He needs few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS), renal function test(RFT), Lipid profile, GGT level, viral markers, complete liver function test, urine RE/ME. He should avoid fried and junk food and avoid alcohol completely. Medicines should be prescribed after complete investigations. I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily after food for three months. This help in regeneration of liver cells. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hi there, I have a hard oval like lump (1.5cm length) on the left side of my forehead, deep under my skin. When I press on it, I get tingling and numbness on the top of my head, and a shooting type of pain around the area. Really confused about it, and I don t want to go to the doctors in case of wasting their time. In addition, over the past months, my vision has progressively deteriorated, and I ve been having weird mood changes since the lump has formed, causing me to have treatment for depression. Any idea what the lump may be? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. Or you may have Desmond cyst or skin adnexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi I have Hep-C.I m a combat nam vet,64,+ known about the hep since 92. For last 15 years 2 DR s have refused too treat me based on there oppinions rather than reality. Now thers a new Drug for cure.FDA approved.Yet Dr? wont let me join FREE PIll Program..15years I can t be in Sun ,Go fishing etc.because 2 woman say so ??? | Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns.... What is your age? Do u HE any other co-morbidities like diabetes or hypertension? As far as hepatitis c is concerned you should get its treatment. You should meet hepatologist so that you can be appropriately managed. Do discuss the new Chat Doctor. It's a pill need to take for at least six months. Meet your doctor. You need to get your FBC Lots CV PCR as well as genotypic of HCV.... I don't think there z any contraindication of going in sun with hepatitis c.... Enjoy your life and get well scorecards |
My husband had a horrible coughing fit yesterday while taking a shower and also vomited. Today he felt a tickle in his ear and then used a q-tip around the edges and a bit inside. There was blood on the q-tip and now the ear has been oozing blood off and on. Could the coughing / vomiting fit cause the bleeding in the ear? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, it's the cough which is causing a bleeding from the ear. I advise you to search for the cause of cough. There are numerous reason for the cough exact etiology can only be known after the exact examination. So I advise you to visit the nearby doctor and get your examination done. Till that time I advise you to take the codeine under doctors guidance. It is the anti cough Chat Doctor. And prevent further bleeding from the ear. I also advice your husband to take the deep breath while having cough it helps release the pressure from the ear and prevents ear |
I was dianosed with essential thrombocytosis and polycythemia vera a few months ago. I have had no symptoms until the last 2 days. I am very dizzy. My blood pressure is normal and my last blood test 1 month ago showed my blood platelets at 700,000 and red blood cells at 4.6. Every thing else was in normal ranges. Should I be alarmed with the dizziness or just wait for my next appointment in 2 weeks. I am 6o years old, 54 145 pounds, walk 2 hours daily, eat a very healthy diet and have been very healthy until now. I have never smoked. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Polycythemia and essential throbocythemia both are myeloproliferative disorders. Polycythemia is characterized by raised red blood cell mass. The elevated red cell mass can lead to formation of aggregates which can cause occlusion and thus pain in that particular region as the first symptom.Thus, the dizziness could be the first symptom of blood vessel occlusion. Consult your hematologist for clinical assessment and thus further management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
i had a fall down 5 stairs,i had a bruise from my bum crack to the outside of my body and about 7 inches long.After the bruising started going away i have been left with a massive lump and really painful kidney on the same side.Could i have done alot of damage to my kidney ?? | Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Post-fall Hematoma on buttocks and Loin(kidney) region. The pain and lump in Loin-kidney and buttocks -needs to be assessed for the size and resolving status. Remedy-Do clinical assessment of Lump and the tissues related to it by a Surgeon. As you don't have any hematuria, You seem to have only Muscle injury of the loin region. This would resolve over next 2-4 weeks depending on the damage to the muscles from the fall. Tab Motrin- 1 x 3 times a day x 10 days Tab Cipllox-5oo mg x 1 x 2 times a day x 10 days -as the lump of hematoma is huge - to control any super added infection Choral Forte-1 x 3 times a day x 10 days Tab Zirconia 1 x 10 days timeVoltaren gel locally over the painful areas on buttocks and Loin area. After SOS/ or / 10 days time-get USG/ CT evaluation of the big lumps you have. Plan for-Wide Bore -Aseptic Needle Aspiration witChatDoctorpression Chat Doctor. IF relieved ok. If recurs / or if the size is increasing at any stage-of progress-Open |
I have a family member who is depressed due to financial loss. she is accusing everyone in our family for steeling her shares and transferring under their names by forging her signatures. she believes that there is a big conspiracy going on behind he back and every one is trying to make her feel like she is a fool. she does not want to consider me as her child. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I can understand. The huge financial loss must have made her depressed too much and slowly triggered her paranoid personality disorder. Her mistrust towards other family members and accuse of conspiracy underlines her paranoid personality disorder. I, therefore, suggest you to consult a psychiatrist for treatment before the conditions worsens into schizophrenia. Take care. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hello,I ve Had Chronic Lower Back Pain Due To RupturedL5/S1 In Oct,2000,Found Central Canal Stenosis Oct,2006.For About The Past 4-5Years I ve Been Having Weird Pain;Pinching&Zapping-Almost Like Sciatic Nerve Pain.But It Would Be Gone,As Quickly As It Came On,Didn t Happen That Often,More So In Winter.The Past Several Months It s Been Comming Back&It Don t Leave As Quick,It ll Come3-4Days In A Row&In Durrations Of Kinda Like Labor Pain-SharpStabbing,Dull Pressure&Full On 9Scale Pressure.The Only Way To Relieve Is Laying Down.I mm Dieting&Went From 175-155 The Past 4months;Portion Control,Less Carbs@Dinner&Cut Down On Chocolate 1-2 Times A Week.I ve Always Been Very Busty,I m A 36DD,I Wear A Propper Fitting Bra,Cysts In 2R Breast 1L Breast,My Doctor Has Said I ll Have To Deal W/It Naturally,It s Common.I Had A Total Hysterectomy In2003,Benign Fibrosis They d Feed&Grow@Menstration .I Hope That Can t Spread To My Breasts Or My Body-I It Possible? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The possibilities of your back pain radiating is due to the spinal canal stenosis and nerve rood compression.2. In this case you need to have a balanced diet with exercises - especially back exercises that will help to get relief from the nerve compressions.3. Increasing in winters is due to the inflammatory cause due reduced immunity.4. Breast cysts / lumps need to get a regular followup of the growth a transformation in to the complex features and its extensions.5. No there is no direct link with fibrosis and the breast lesions. If any possibilities are there please get an MRI lumbar spine to see the present status. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query,anything to ask ? Do not hesitate to ask.http |
Help! I have urticaria on my buttocks and thighs - humidity and tight pants might be a factor. I first noticed the red irregular bumps on my buttocks about 4 years ago in the summer after returning from the beach/ pool. I continued to get it every summer since after sunbathing; it lasts for 2 to 3 weeks and then it goes away. This year however, I got it in February (I was pregnant at the time) and its been coming back on and off in small bumps since then. I finally saw a dermatologist who did a biopsy; the diagnosis- papular urticaria. In hope for an answer, I saw an allergist as well - turns out im allergic to dust mites and cockroach (not known to cause hives). Yesterday I went to a hot yoga class; the room was warmer than usual and i sweated profusely. I got home and my right thigh was covered in red bumps of different sizes, some even expended into a massive red area overnight - they are somewhat itchy and my skin feels as sensitive as when I get sunburn. My left thigh is not as affected - just a few red bumps. I take Allegra on a regular basis and I used anti - itch lotion for the first time today (Itch Fix, i believe). I do not have any other medical condition aside from Thalassemia minor. The rash seems to have gotten worse since it first started 4 years ago, it really worries me. What else should i look into? What steps should i take? | Hello friend, I am a Homeopath and so my answer will be different from what you have already heard about allergy. Yes you are allergic to several things like heat of summer, dust, mites, cockroach etc. This hypersensitivity is inborn or genetic. But the time of developing hypersensitivity is related usually to a psychological conflict you had at the time of onset of the problem. If you started getting it 4 years back, exactly before that you must have had some shocking conflict which remain unresolved. But your brain associated the urticaria to the external environments like heat of sun, dust etc. instead of associating with the conflict. Now your brain has made a program associated with these factors and whenever you get exposed to such environments you get the symptoms of urticaria. First if you can recollect the conflict, then you can resolve it at the mental level. How you reacted to that is important because that is your genetic, constitutional individuality that made you to react in that manner. This will help the Homeopathic physician to select the constitutional remedy for you. Therefore, my advice to you is to approach an expert Homeopath at the earliest. You should stop taking any anti- Chat Doctor. Once you are cured, then your urticaria will go away. With best wishes, |
hi i have a problem on the bottom of my right foot there is a bump in my archto the left before the heel and when i have my boyfriend feel the lump inside my foot saying lump is under skin feels like a ball some sort,also in the mornings every morning seems to me its getting worst that i struggle to get to the restroom like shaking maybe weak holding walls just to get to the poddy. let alone i dont feel as the urgency to use the restroom in morning as i should feel ....(correct) but after i use the restroom i feel as if it releases toxins of some sort only because its like im not in pain.. its not diabeties which i never been tested but me and my father checked my blood sugar many times before eating and after but as he was suprised he sorda was in shock stating he couldnt believe how perfect my sugar he said it was unbelievable. also im 34years old a woman and in 230 pounds....also my mom had a hyper throid problem she had surgery and takes pills to live everyday. alsoive been using meth everyday for about 5 6 years i try not to tweak i sleep and eat everyday..also i have teeth problems i have maybe 1 open cud be 2 decayed teeth in the back to the gum i brush and clean teeth after i eat i meen if i suck in lets say inward to try suck out infection i can get it from my gums i dont swallow the fluid knowing it can kill me.. but i cant let my face gums get swollen with abcess. also i feel i cant walk to far i can but really bad pain as i get off my feet.. i dont think my arches fallen ,i dont think i need to change shoes,.. im very bitchie. also the foot that has the problem the right foot well the right knee im afraid to actually use it to the fullest abilty because i feel think know it will pop out place .ok let me think oh yes also seems like my 3rd toes on both feet are starting to let the second toes sorda overlapse the 3rd not alot but started doing that like 3 months ago...any suggestions before i go to er to give them advice or questions or tests u think i need to take..thank u very much and god bless sarahfina oh i also had spinalmeningitis when i was 2 i think and had zoster herpes on my head at 15 becuz chicken pox never went away fully when i was young if any questions for me ask i know my body very well and better than anybody can tell me i rarly get sick but when i do its bad. | Hello dear Paraffin, warm welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This description of the foot lesion is most likely to be callus formation.* Needs to confirm with clinical examination by a consultant surgeon. Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards take care. Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further guidance. Regards . |
my nipple has spreaded. may be coz of nipple discharge(at age 13). now it looks infectious( i am 26).area around nipple looks infectious.my breast never pains.will it be infection?what cream i should apply for getting normal.my nipple are not inverted nor dimpled nor any problem with nipple and aerola. just its looking infectious and i am shy to visit dr | Hi dear, Be relax and no need to worry. This seems like normal hormonal changes affecting the breast at this age. Read the following details that will help you more... Breast infections may cause pain, redness, and warmth of the breast along with the following symptoms |
respected sir,my mom is 49 yrs old.she is having her right kidney in pelvic region.she is suffering from stomach pain from several yrs.but now it is going extreme.we have done {CT IVU,IVU}and doctor is saying to do DTPA test.both CTIVU and IVU shows right kidney is not functioning. we have done DJ stain on her body and left for 2 months and it is removed 5 days ago .so please suggest what shall we do for her pain recovery?? | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history.First remember non-functioning kidney can not cause the pain as there is no excretion so that there is no pressure development. Hence, you have to consult a General surgeon to get the diagnosis for the pain in the abdomen. Secondly, go for DTPA scan as non-functioning Kidney should not be kept as it may cause hypertension and other problems. Get this removed if the another kidney is normal on DTPA scan. |
hi, my mother has undergone Angioplasty in Month of August 2013 an doctor has prescribed her medication Roseday a week ago and since she has started this medication she is feeling chest pain and discomfort around the area. So what should be done in this regard??? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and I would like to assure you that Rose day therapy (that is lipid lowering treatment) may be associated with some side effects in certain patients, like muscle pain and break down. Some blood lab tests should be performed |
dr. i am having knee pain and fingers joint pain for the past 2 years. Recently i took blood test in that showed aso as 400, doctor advised me to take antibiotics and physio but i didnt take anything, went to ayurveda that also i didnt continue. Recently backpain also started, not able to sit for an hour also, what treatment should i take how to get rid of this aso kindly advice me doctor. | Hi, u may be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis if u have morning stiffness for more one hour & stiffness decreases following some activity, bilateral symmetrical hand joint involvement (sparing distal most finger joint) . This diagnosis of RA can be made BY doing some blood test like RA factor, Anti- CCP antibody test, c-reactive protein, ESR. Beside these X-ray also done. If diagnosis is made, then u have to take NSAIDs, DM ARD, Biological agents or combination of this with physiotherapy and lifestyle modification. |
Hello Doctor,I would like to explain to you about a situation and know chances are there that an ECG report can detect incorrect conditions. I have a friend who is a non smoker, non alcoholic and follows a realy healthy lifestyle. And he took a medical test two days back which reported left atrium expansion, from the ECG reports. we were so shocked and startled. for someone being so good at health, why would this occur.and here goes, my idea if the ecg cud have been a misinterpretation. He does a lot of strength training and aerobics. he did not get continuous 2 hours sleep too 24 hours before the medical test. I thought this would have increased the blood pressure and for an aerobics person heart muscles get thickend as per my knowledge. Due to this, the combinations of the report would have given such a result. Is it? and he had taken such test 8-12 months back and found perfectly fit. All I want to know now, how serious condition it is and is there a cure. Im really worried.I would be grateful for you response. Thanks,Suchitra | Hey Wichita, you are very true when you say that. Left atrial enlargement is of no relevance in isolation on the ECG. Also, it must be the self interpreting machine which many rather most of the time misinterpret. Also, an athlete massive physiological left atrial enlarged and left ventricular hypertrophic. It's to accommodate more blood for endurance exercise. Its healthy heart. Tell your friend to continue his good life and not to worry. Regards Chat Doctor. |
HI, i AM A 54 YEAR OLD FEMALE AND TWICE THIS WEEK (ABOUT 6 DAYS APART) i HAVE HAD SUDDEN SEVERE PAIN IN MY ABDOMEN FOLLOWED BY SWEATING AND BURNING SENSATION UP MY ARMS AND SEVERE DIZZINESS FOLLOWED BY A BOWEL MOVEMENT AND THEN DIARRHEA . AFTER THIS PASSESS THE SYMPTOMS USUALLY SUBSIDE. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THIS? COULD IT BE IBS OR ANXIETY RELATED? | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. These symptoms may be due to intestinal infection. Due to loose motion there develops sweating and burning sensation. Due to mild degree loss of fluid there was dizziness. These symptoms may also occur due to overeating. Least possibility may be due to postmenopausal syn Chat Doctor. At present there is no need of any tests or treatment. If reoccurs than consult a doctor. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. |
I took ibuprofen for two weeks.. into that two week time I noticed a minimal amount of hives. I I was then put on an antihistamine and they subsided somewhat and then came back full force. C would the ibuprofen still be in my system? orce. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Hi Dr. P.Koregol, I am Dick Lim age 67. Thank you for looking into my query. These result dated Apr 14; bracket was Jun 2013. My Cholesterol- LDL 64 (144). High HDL 156 (68) mg/dl n yet Total Cholesterol 240 (227) mg/dl. T 99 (75) mg/dl, Total Chol/HDL-Chol 1.5 (3.3); Ph 8.0 (7.5). Blood Monocytes 7% (6&); Lymphocytes 880 (882)/cmm. BP- 140/85 (below). Blood sugar fasting- 100 (86) Free T 0.96 (0.99) ng/dl. Bilirubin 1.7 (2.1) v mg/dl Exercise 2 to 4 times a week about an hr. each time. Kindly give whatever advises you can offer will be much appreciated. | Hello, All your blood investigation are in normal range except the lipids. Now for you, we will want total cholesterol under 200 and LDL cholesterol under 130 at least and preferably under 100. The good cholesterol HDL is normal and we shouldn't worry about the same. Low how would we do it? Atleast 45 mins of aerobic exercise Daily Cut on oils, red meat, egg yellow, fried and preserved food. May shift to healthy oils like olive, 2 serving of fish /per week. Supplement like omega 3 fatty acid 1-2 GMS a day, flax seed may work No medication required for any of your reports including lipids. After all lifestyle changes repeat a lipid profile after 3 months. Regards |
I developed a painful rash on the left side of my scrotum. it appeared after using Efudex on my arms and back, after which I used a steroidal healing cream. The rash appeared on my scrotum AND around my neck and shoulders where no Efudex was applied?????? Jerry | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Efudex is a strong medication and to be used only with doctors prescription. Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition. Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition. The treated area may become unsightly during treatment and in some cases for several weeks after treatment. Skin irritation, burning, redness, Chat Doctor. It is important you go to ER immediately and get required treatment to reduce the rashes in your neck, shoulders and scrotum. |
My son 4 years old has gallstone of 5 mm size. It was accidently discovered 1yr back during sonography. I got the scan done twice to confirm it. He is not having any discomfort due to it (No pains). I want to know following things | Many of us, even in adulthood, have gall stones and never come to know about them unless incidentally while investigated for something else. It may remain there without ever causing any problems. So, I would say |
My boyfriend has been having stomach pains for three months. He gets very tired, nauseated, indigestion, and some diarrhea. He has had blood work done, physical exam, and stool test, which all came back normal. He had a ultrasound today that showed an enlarged spleen and sludge in the gallbladder. What do you think is wrong? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Gallbladder sludge is a mixture of bile, mucous, and cholesterol, and calcium based particles. Its trucks in the bile duct and cause pain. May lead to gallbladder infection, infection of pancreas, or gall stones. Mostly resolves by its own, or else gall bladder is to be operated. Your condition appears to be due to the pancreatitis. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
Hi, my name is Crystal. Im 33 yrs old. My problem has been going on for about a yr and a half. Started out with just loss of weight and appetite and frequent movements. But now has progresses. I have movements at least 9 times a day ( I have counted) and along w loss of weight and appetite I have started having severe abdominal pain, like someone tightening a knot in my stomach. This has just started but I see my symptoms getting worse and worse. I know something is wrong. What does it sound like to u? | Ms/Mr Crystal, you are right in assuming at least after 18 months of patient observation that something went wrong with your system. Now I need to tell you a thing-mind and body are like friends and as long as they balance each other things are healthy. But either one gets upset, others suffer. So is your case. So we need to do some tests like Endoscopy and BIOS to know whether it is body affection like ulcerative colitis or Crohn, s enteritis or specific infection, or it is Irritable Bowel Syn Chat Doctor. Please be assured in any situation this is manageable. Hence, do not delay now. Consult A Entomology Dept to fix problem. All the Best to you !! |
I AM FROM SRI LANKA AND HAD CHECK UPS AT YOUR APPOLO SEVERAL TIMES.BUT MY PROBLEM IS REGADING ONE OF MY GOOD FRIEND WHO IS HAVING SOME URINARY PROBLEM THAT IS THE TUBES BETWEEN KIDNEYS AND BLADDER ARE BLOCKED.HERE FOR TEMPARALIY A DEVICE HAVE PUT INSIDE AND TEST ARE BEING DONE TO FIND OUT THE REAL COURSE. BUT I AM NOT SATSFIED WITH THESE AS I KNOW SEVERAL MESSED UPS. PLEASE ADVICE ME | From the information provided I understand your friend has had stents placed in the ureters. He will need further tests to find out the cause including CT/MRI of abdomen, and he might need ureteroscopy which is camera inspection of the ureters. Unless we look at your old records and scans done previously we cannot comment on it father. There are multiple causes for the blockage including stones, blockage by birth called PUB obstruction, growth within your abdomen or growth within the ureters, scar from previous operations, etc. |
I have not felt well for a couple of weeks...2 weeks ago, I felt dizzy and like I might pass out. I thought I had a virus but I am not sure now as it has been awhile. I ve been feeling fatugued and my stomach has been upset and I feel a little feverish. I have lost 15 lbs over the last few months but I have switched to eating a mostly vegan diet ( I do eat eggs and fish). I have been taking B12 supplements. I live near woods and my dog has had Lyme disease. Do my symptoms sounds like an early Lyme infection? Do you think not eating meat or chicken could be making me ill? Thank you | HiT hanks for your query at Chat Doctor. In your case it does not seem like Lyme disease but if your dog has infection then you can get tested for Lyme disease. You have lost a lot of weight is a sign of chronic disease. I would suggest you to visit a physician and get yourself evaluated to rule out the possibility of chronic infection. As for your current infection it feels like viral infection which usually require rest. Eat light diet. Take care Chat Doctor. |
hi i am having only sperm count of 48 millions/ cu.mm and quantity of 0.5ml and still my wife is not getting pregenant as docotr has advised all the test to my wife which had been done and result is ok, now doctor says i have low sperm count and quantity she prescribed me siotone for i month doctor pl suggest Male 32 years married 185 cm 90 kg | Hallow Dear, I empathize your situation. Your sperm count is not bad to label you incapable of fertilization; however, your semen volume is low. Try to increase the volume by including extra proteins in your diet. The other important parameters of the semen examination are missing. The sperm motility, morphology of the sperms, etc. form vital parameters of the semen examination. If you mention that, I may be I a better position to guide you further. You may please ask me direct question and upload your reports for me. Stone that you have been prescribed is a medicine which is supposed to help in sexual weakness and improving the libido. I have my own doubts how much it will be useful in improving the quantity and quality of your sperms. I would advise you to get your post-coital semen examination performed. For this examination, the semen is collected from the vagina after the intercourse. The motility of the sperms is assessed under microscope. If the motility is grossly affected, it suggests that there are antibodies present in the vagina of your wife which are killing the sperms. In such case, intrauterine insemination may help. I hope this will guide you for further steps. |
I am a 35 year old female that was diagnosed with Mono in June. 3 weeks ago I went to the clinic and they did an Epstein Barr Antibody Test on me. The doctor told me that I had \"active acute mono\". Since then my left side feels like I have a \"stitch\" just under the rib cage. I also seem to have severe morning acid reflux. Do you think the reflux could be from the added pressure in the abdomen from the spleen being enlarged? I have actually had my gallbladder removed and a large hiatal hernia repaired and since those surgeries I have really had zero reflux. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorNO this is not the thing as you are thinking about, the spleen is not the cause of your reflux acidic problem, the acid reflux disease is highly related with your stress level, anxiety and depressed patients are more prone to this disease, so I would advise you to keep your anxiety level very much love and start taking omeprazole 40 mg just at evening time for 6 weeks you will feel much better with this treatment, have nice day |
sir i got severe lower and upper back pain problem.going for physiotherapy from last 4 weeks but upper back pain is increasing day by day. Its more on upper left side and in the middle.Please advice.my age is 35yrs, height is 163cm and weight is 60kgs. | Hi, thank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely in spine. A thorough examination of spine by orthopedic is necessary to rule out the condition. Spondylolisthesis or scoliosis spine can be suspected in your case. MRI might be needed to rule out the condition. Physiotherapy braces short term analgesics muscle relaxants and neurotrophic Chat Doctor. It might take long time to get good results. If no improvement then surgical correction can be taken. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further queries. |
My 6 year old daughters pediatrician is sending us to an endocrinologist for Clatorial Hypertrophy. When looking up research on this I am not finding to much to explain what it is or how serious it is. I would like to know what it means without all the medical terms getting in the way of understanding it. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Clitoris is a part of female genitals which is a regressed meaning shrunken form of male penis ( male sexual organ). Its normally seen as a small bud like thing in the upper part of female vagina. In some abnormal situation, it enlarges(hypertrophy) and looks very prominent then it's called clitoral hypertrophy. Your doctor did right by asking for endocrine consult because there can be a lot of reasons for it, and she needs a detail evaluation. Hope that clarifies your doubt as of now. Happy to help further. Take care. |
I am a healthy 57 year old male and have been taking testosterone shots for 7 years. I take 1 shot every 7 days. my Primary care physician suggested or strongly requested I discontinue my shots cause my BP is high and I dont want to take pills. I dont handle pills very well. They all make me feel terrible. Any suggestions? What about taking shots every 2 weeks.? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Once you start having B. P, there is every possibility of rise of B. P, with the testosterone shots. Anyhow you can have it every 2 weeks, and then 3 weeks, then 4 weeks. If there is absolute deficiency due to age, you can have it for harmony replacement therapy with the advice of an endocrinologist. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have a natural resource of the testosterone. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
I have everyday nausea, light chest pains, heart skips beats, everyday headaches, my body is weak, no energy! When I gym I get sick... Muscle pains, cramps and pains every where, sleeplessness, when I sleep I fall into such a deep sleep that I struggle to wake up! I went for numerous blood test, insomnia tests and every thing that goes with it...! Tests negative and I m getting so hopeless, please is there anything you could help me with so I can feel human again! I love sports but its a struggle! | Hi, Well, insomnia may be difficult to treat, but there are some methods which can be used. Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines. You need to change your dietary habits and these include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and Chat Doctor. It's also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times-7 days a week-and to try to avoid taking naps during the day. Prescription sleep medicines Amy also help and include diazepam and similar medications. Melatonin is a supplement which may be of help as well. In severe cases, special testing is needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My son has a hard lump above his eyebrow that my wife says started as a small red spot but now it s grown a large amount. Possibly Quarter size and about the same thickness as half a di. It s a pretty solid lump as well and also has 2 other red dots and one is swollen a bit. I feel the head one is a hematoma but not certain. | HiT hanks for your query. Based on your query, my opinion is1. Lumps on forehead in your son is most probably a hematoma. This is more commonly seen in child Chat Doctor. The color of the lump and history of increasing size all points to capillary hematoma.2. Hematomas are benign lesions of blood vessel and most often, they usually disappear on its own by 7 to 8 years of age. 3. If you are concerned, you can ask your doctor for a histopathological examination to find out the nature of lesion.4. Hematoma is less likely, as it would cause some pain and there will be a history of injury. Hope this helpsRegards |
I have a 10 year old daughter that is otherwise in good health, that still has occasional bedwetting bouts and also has urgent needs to use the restroom. The urge to urinate comes on so strongly that there have been times that she hasnt been quite fast enough. She eats pretty healthy, although she has a very large appetite and she drinks mainly water. I never make her feel bad about the night time accident, because i know it was an accident...just dont know how else to help her--we limit liquid intake before bed and have her use the restroom before bed. Any ideas would be very helpful. Thank you. | You have been doing your best. Still if you can apply little Ayurveda wisdom, not widely known, these would support your efforts to prevent bed wetting by the child. Please give her roasted groundnuts and sesame seeds to chew and eat. These are harmless oil seeds used for food.Moreover, tab Mental of Himalaya may also be used. These things are harmless and for prolonged use esp in winter. Trifle and black bitumen containing medicines also help. Counselling and rewarding the child for Chat Doctor. For any further query or advise, pl write direct question or meet any Ayurveda doctor near you. In my clinical Ayurveda of three decades I have seen many child |
hello, i want to ask u abt my kid 7 years old, he just recovery from kawasaki 3 month ago, and he had complication in his heart, he suffers aneurysm in his heart, if he recovery from aneurysm, is he still have a chances free from heart attack in adult period? many thk u for the answer | Hello how are you ? Hope you and your child are in good health and spirits. I have read your query and yes, you are right approximately 20% of child Chat Doctor. Following treatment of aneurysm, it goes away and arteries look normal. However, the wall of aneurysm is basically weak and abnormal once formed. A clot or thrombus nay develop in aneurysm leading to serious heart problems in the future. You must consult your children medical specialist and cardiologist regularly. A heart scan may become necessary if symptoms and signs appear. Hope he will never get any complications. |
My day 76 yrs died last week due to lung cancer and in the death summary it was mentioned as advanced carcinoma lung with septicema. 2 cycles of chemo was also done. Just wanted to konw how did the blood infection happen. He was very normal , fit and fine till the last days. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He had lung cancer and taken chemotherapy. Chemotherapy causes decrease in blood count. It is immune suppression Chat Doctor. It leads to decrease in the immunity and person is prone to infection. So it can lead to septicemia. It is very common side effect of chemotherapy. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi i am Dr Tejas Shah having Cryptogenic Liver Cirrhosis - asymtomatic at the age of 37. My mother was died of Liver cirrhosis at the age of 57.Pl. guide me for prognosis of my cirrhosis.It was diagnosed accidentlly when i was gone for sonoraphy for my uretric stone. | Hi thanks for asking question. Let me know you that only permanent treatment for cirrhosis is liver transplantation. But I can give you following useful suggestion to increase longevity. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Take refined food and sugar to minimum like white bread, pastry etc. Avoid bad trans fat like butter, cheese, chicken,pork, fried food, cake etc. Use omega 3 fatty acid containing food like olive oil, sunflower oil etc. But use very less oil in diet. Fruits are good and green leafy salad useful. Papaiya seed mix with lemon juice taken daily found to be excellent home remedy. Cumin seed powder in buttermilk also useful herbal remedy. Do regular exercise with healthy diet. This what can surely help you. Wish you good health. Chat Doctor. |
I slipped on one of the last steps of my carpeted stairs and hit my back, to the right of my spine, from mid to lower back. It knocked the wind out of me. I didnt hit my head. Is this something I can just take some ibuprofen and rest, or do I need to have a doctor take a looksee, xrays, etc.? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a muscular contusion. I recommend using some cold packs on the region and have some rest for a couple of days. Painkillers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) can help for the pain. If the pain does not get better or even worsens, or if you have gait disturbances, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and a lumbar X-Ray study. Anyway, I think that you have nothing to worry about and all this situation is just temporary. You will recover soon. Just be patient and follow the above tips. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing a fast recovery, |
Hi,I have a general question about premolut n tablets..I have herard that the tablet is used for 1. delaying the periods 2.if the period is for more than 20 days for eg. it stops the period and 3.if a woman does not get period for a particular month it helps her in getting period. Is the above all true.?if true how does premolut n works in these cases .Kindly give me a detailed explanation of what premolut n does with our hormones in these three cases? | Hi, Progesterone is a female sex hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary following ovulation each month. It helps thicken the lining of the uterus to prepare for a fertilized egg and thus maintain the menstrual cycle and early stages of pregnancy. Primolut-N (Norethisterone) is a synthetic and potent progesterone hormone that stops uterine bleeding. At the time before a period, the level of progesterone falls and this causes the lining of the uterus to be shed as menstrual period. By taking Primolut-N tablets the levels of progesterone are kept artificially high, and so the period does not start and the period gets delayed. Primolut-N is also helpful in inducing (starting) the period by taking it at particular days throughout the cycle. Period will start two or three days after you stop taking the Chat Doctor. So, it mimics like the natural female sex hormone progesterone and manipulates or modifies its action as explained above. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hello, My husband (age 44) just began taking Levemir Flexpen last night. This morning, about 9 hours after administering the medicine, he woke up with a nosebleed. This is an unusual occurrence for him. The pharmacist said this is not an expected side effect and suggested we call the doctor when the office opens. We are waiting for that to happen. Is this a side effect you are familiar with? His bp is 141/91. He is on bp medication and this is a slightly high read for him. His blood sugar is 226 which is a typical read for him. No other symptoms except slightly shaky feeling but he is nervous. | Hello, Ive search medical literature and nose bleeding during lever use is a rare event. Since its so rare during its use and because nose bleeding may happen even in normal individuals I cannot tell whether it could be attributed to lever or not. The lack of recurrent nose bleeding in his history warrants for an ear-nose-throat specialist consultation, to check his nose for various abnormalities (fragile blood vessels, tumors, etc.). I hope I've helped! If you'd like more information, please let me know and I'll be glad to answer. Kind Regards! |
My Niece, who is almost three had a seizure and stopped breathing last night. She was diagnosed with ChatDoctor at three months and has been on beta blockers ever since, three times a day. When she arrived to the hospital her white blood count was elevated, blood sugar level 19, and not urinating. The previous two days she had a severe case diarrhea . She is on her way to Stanford children hospital rite now. I just wanted to see if there was any ideas of why she had such low blood sugar , and if this could have something to do with her ChatDoctor. | HIT hank for asking to Chat Doctor I really appreciate your concern for your niece looking to the given history here I could say that in this case the complete medical history along with the investigative reports needs to come on any decision to advise in better way but if the child is under the care of the best pediatric unit then no need to worry bout this you can discuss with the doctor for prognosis, hope this information helps you, have a nice day. |
I have been on 20 mg of lisinopril once a day for about 60 days. Blood pressure in AMs is about 139 over 85to 90. In the evenings it goes to 139 over 96 to 100. I have a doctors appointment in a week. I excersised tonight and 1 hr later it is 139 over 111 and 15 minutes later it was 139 over 95. Can I take one more pill per day? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that when we treat hypertension our goal is to keep mean blood pressure values below 140 / 90 mmHg. A person might have high value during emotional and physicals trees so It's mandatory to judge on mean values. To judge if it is necessary to rise a medical dosage or add another class we should judge on mean values and other factors like age, cardiovascular associated rich factors and associated disease. The dosage of lisinopril might be added to 40 mg a day, so it is possible to take another tablet. But if I was the treating doctor I would recommend some examination like a cardiac echo, a full blood analyze and a holder pressure monitoring to evaluate your blood pressure values during day and night and then decide. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, Chat Doctor. |
i have a itchy & mucussy anus. i m not going to the bathroom like i should.been taking over the counter pinworm meds they dont seem to be working that good. what do you think this might be & is there any perscribable meds to cure.i have not gone to a doc. yet but maybe i need to. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having some fungal infection which is causing all these tedious problems. The fungus is known to affect this region, because of the hygiene and the presence of the hair which will favors the multiplication of this fungus which were the normal commensalism of this region and produces these symptoms. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow.1. Keep this area clean and Chat Doctor. 2. Apply antifungal cream over the affected area.3. Single dose of Tab Rifleman, 150 mg, will help you to overcome these symptoms.4. Oral Antihistamines will reduce the severity of itching. Thank You. |
I have persistent pain in the middle of my back, it travels right across but isnt in my shoulder blades or low back. I have been treating it with panadol 4 hourly but as soon as it wears off the pain is back. I am having trouble lying down and normal functioning but it does not feel like a pulled muscle and Im not having any difficulty with mobility. This has been going on for 3 days now | Hi, Happy to see that you have framed your question near perfect! Except you haven't told me your sex! That would have ruled out one cause, but as of now I can frame only two diagnosis-Acute pancreatitis or scoliosis. Get your full blood count doneLIPASE AND AMYLASE LEVELING TEST FOR PRESENCE OF SUGAR IN IT.CT SCAN AND THE LAST RESORT CAN BE MRCP. For scoliosis, Go for X-Ray, Postero-anterior view, and a lateral one. Cobbs angle measurement should do the job. Hope that helps! Happy to help you again! |
My 6yr old son took off his socks after playing in back yard and there are brown spots all over the bottom of his feet. It almost looks like he got some dirt in his sock or something but the sock is clean. I tried soaking his feet in vinegar water and then vigorously scrubbing the bottom of his feet but no change. Coloration is similar to a bruise but the random occurrences on both feet make it look like fungal growth... (gross). He showers regularly, puts on fresh clothes daily. Any idea what this could be? | Hello, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. After reading your query it appears that your son may have either bruises itself or there is some allergic phenomenon to anything in contact during playing. For the betterment I request you to not wash with vinegar water as can irritate the skin more and also not to rub the area as can lead to further aggravation. You can apply calamine lotion or fluticasone cream over the affected areas and give oral antihistamine if there is itching. Most of the time this kind of rashes disappears itself in a period of 48-72 hours but if these are increasing in number or are deepening in color then you can immediately meet a dermatologist or a pediatrician. With good health wishes. |
hi i m sheetal. i m 29years old. i m not married. before two months i feel pain in my left side headache . from the very first week my left upper lip vibrate when i felt pain.. now it stop... now my upper left cheek feel heavyness.. i m too worried... i get my MRI but its normal. i got check my eyesight. its also perfect.. plz help me... one of the doctore prescribe me nulokind more and neurobion forte... | Hi Sheet, Thanks for writing your query.One-sided headaches are usually Migraine headaches. Migraine can be triggered by many factors, common of them are |
55 y/o female. Approx 6 months ago thought I was biting right cheek, and the dentist thought that was what it looked like. The dentist has a watch on a lower tooth on the right side that may need a new filling. Noticed right nasal congestion off and on. I have a history of allergies and get allergy injections. Past week started having a lot of increased saliva, facial pain and can feel the muscle or bump in front of ear. Not seeing any noticeable facial swelling. Also Ive been having nausea, and some occasional right upper pain below the ribs. My right side of my face and neck is a little sore. | HelloWelcome in Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query regarding recurrent nasal discharge and obstruction with soreness over right half of face and upper chest. You are a diagnosis case of nasal allergy. According to your clinical history it appears as you are having chronic respiratory tract infection involving both upper and lower respiratory tract. Probably you are having sinusitis with infection of resp system may be bacterial or viral. I would like to tell you to consult your ENT doctor for thorough examination and investigations for making diagnosis that may be accordingly managed. Regards. |
hi ,I have a skin rash on face..its light red in color on both sides of cheeks , my derma has prescribed me onabet b, but its casuses drying. just want to know how does onabet b works? will it peel the upper layer of rash so that i can have my same tone back?? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Onabet B is a cream with an antifungal- mild steroid combination. It works against fungi by inhibiting its growth and also has an anti-inflammatory action. It is usually given for fungal infections with a component of inflammation and intertwine. The rash on your face could have been due to rosacea, contact dermatitis, sunburn and photo allergy. If you are having Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your query. Take care. |
I was lifting weights 3 days ago and i heard a pop in my head. I was slightly nauseous the next day and have been slightly sluggish since. My head is sore on the right side where i heard the pop, and I ve been taking acetaminophen which helps. I ve been trying to rest since, and I m going to the doctor tomorrow. I just havent felt like myselt. Someone suggested I could have a bleed in my brain and should go to the hospital immediately. Does this sound right? | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. There might be high possibility of this type of headache due to migraine or anxiety. As there is no such history of head injury documented, so kindly visit your medical consultant to find out the underlying cause... this type of headache along with dizziness can also be caused by ear problems. So don't delay to consult medical consultant to get rid of another episode. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
Hi please help,I m trying to fall pregnant,been to my gynea,he said that I have PSOC.he gave me tablets to bring on my period,which it did(23 january)he then advised me to take fertomid,after that,he gave me the injection on my stomach,my doctor also gav me progynova to take once a day for two weeks,wil take the last one tomoro,wil all these thing help me fall pregnant,thanks | Hello, thanks for the query. Yes, Fatimid (camphene citrate) helps in growth of the egg which is arrested in PCs contributing to irregular periods and difficulty in conceiving. It is given for 5 days starting any day from day 2 to day 5 of periods and continuing for up to 5 days. Usually clonidine citrate alone helps in ovulation but at times you may require gonadotropin injections along with it for enhancing growth if the egg. When the egg is mature, Chat Doctor injection is given for egg to be released. Progynova is usually given when the uterine lining (endometrium) becomes thin as a side effect of Fatimid. But it is preferred to be given by the end of follicular maturation rather than from the starting of the cycle. Hope this helped. Good luck. |
I have a tumor in my backand I have 3 disc bulge. I also have peripheral neuropathy. I went to the er and that s what they found. Now my legs can,t move and I,m in severe pain. They told me to see my doctor in a week but his on vacation. What can I do to help my self? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult spine surgeon. Your disc bulging is causing compression of nerves, coming out from disc space. And this compression, when severe, can cause loss of power (paralysis) of lower limb and neuritic type of pain. So at present you can take painkiller but for permanent solution you need surgical procedure to reduce compression. Also start vitamin B 12 as it is helpful in nerve repair and its function. So consult spine surgeon and discuss all these. |
I am 24 year old girl.I am studying .I was not concentrate in studying.I want to focus in studies.l have some other problem to my family.my parents always dominating for my future .they tell me you cant do anything in your future.I am totally frustrated. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Concentration is just a pretext. You have concentration when you watch a movie. You have concentration when you play your favorite sports. Have concentration when you do something which is interesting. Then why low concentration level only when you are studying? That is because the problem is not of concentration. Your problem is lack of seriousness about studies and career and future. Have a vision and aim and study to achieve the Chat Doctor. Post a direct question to me in this website. Include all your details. I shall provide you some study methods suitable for you. I am sure that they should work well. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
hello doctor, yesterday I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. We have used a condom only when we finished, we saw that it was torn. I have the morning-after pill taken three hours later. I know the chance of pregnancy is very small but I am worried. My question is, increases the chance of pregnancy when I cum? And what else can I do to prevent pregnancy? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion morning after pill is sufficient to prevent the unwanted pregnancy. It is an emergency contraception to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It is 95% effective if taken within stipulated time. As you have taken within time nothing to worry. Nothing else you can do to avoid pregnancy. Just wait and check for your next period. The morning after pill might also affect the timing of the period. So relax and avoid stress. The chances of pregnancy are less. Best regards... |
hi Dr I have some issues with my male organ, which i noticed long time ago. initial i had a like a pimple on the side of my male organ and it become a wound. after few months it healed itself but i had a healed wound mark on the area. I thought its was just pimple but i am not sure whether it is something serous or not. Right now after two year i feel that i need to get a second opinion because it seem that the size of the mark some what increasing. I did not have sex for two and half years and i got that issue after three months of my last sex. i am attaching a photo of current look of my male part for your consultation | Hello, For pimples on penis, you can take tablet Amos Clan with tablet Solo. Apply Newsprint H powder, Lactocalmine lotion. Keep it clean and wear loose Chat Doctor. The causes are improper hygiene, STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, bacterial infections. Treatment depends upon underlying conditions. I will suggest you to follow up with detailed history or consult with urologist for detailed examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Im a 21 year old male, 58, 157lbs. No notable medical history.I have found a small lump in my middle bicep (Not near any joint) that seems to have appeared after my workout today. It hurts to touch and move, and aside from the lump itself, there is no swelling, bruising or pain around it.It seems like a fascial hernia to me. If so - will it heal?If it isnt a fascial hernia - What might it be? | HI. Good question> |
I am a 54 year old Caucasian male, 71 inches tall and weighing 167 lbs. I do not drink or smoke. I recently had been diagnosed with bronchitis. My doctor prescribed antibiotics and after 4 days of treatment it appears to be working. However my gums on the left side of my mouth have become very, very painful. (On a scale of 1-10 I would give it a 9.) I am taking ibuprofen for pain. Is it possible that the infection has spread to my gums? If so, would not the antibiotics be enough to eliminate the gums infection also? | Hi. Thanks for the query. Well generalized pain in gums can be most probably due to infection in gums but in case if the pain is specified to upper gums then it can also be related to sinus infection or sinusitis. So taking painkillers alone will temporarily mask the pain but can sprout up once the effect of the painkillers ceases. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get an examination done. In case of infection cleaning of gums can be done followed by a course of antibiotics and painkillers along with gum paint massage. For now apply numbing gel containing Lidocaine over the gums, do warm saline gargles and take painkillers. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I have been treated for severe colitis,lately large bruises appeared on legs and arms, I accepted them because of my age 86 ,then the ones on my legs appeared with red blisters and severe itching,ice was the only relief I found,I treated the open lesions caused by scratching and there is some itching left.My legs feel hot and tight.Do I need to see a Dr? or continue to home treat? | **1. At your age [80], likely cause of red blisters could be bulbous phemphigoid [BP] which mainly affects people aged over 70, and since condition is autoimmune thus treatment/management is required to control symptom.2. Colitis is one triggering factor for BP [which is mentioned in your history]3. Thus do not continue with home treatment apart from Chat Doctor. [may cause serious infection if left untreated] |
My fiance is allergic to fake metals, so if she wears jewelry that is not real gold or silver she breaks out in these small white itchy bumps where the jewelry touched. She is so sensitive to it, that even the metal button on the inside of her jeans causes a breakout. However, recently these bumps have been appearing all over her body...trying to figure out if it is related to the metal allergy , or something different completely? | A person who is allergic to a particular thing may be allergic to many other allergens, and it may not be possible to find out all of them. She should take a montage LC and if allergy is very bothersome, a short course of oral steroids. She should get her IGE levels tested. Furthermore, she may go in for sensitivity testing where in an attempt can be made to find out various substances to which she is allergic. If required she takes shots of anti IGE antibodies. |
my wife was treated with what we thought was a UTI a few weeks back with antibiotics . The doctor ran some test at the hospital including urine and discovered some type of bacteria possible from urine in the kidneys or whatever. Anyway she took all the medicine giving to her for two weeks and her symptoms have slowed with a final change to another antibotic since they are still unable to pin point the bacteria found in the urine. This past week she has been talking about increased pain around the kidney area, abdominal pain has been constant even before I took her for the UTI also now she experiences sharp pain in her vagina at times. She had traces of blood clots in vagina briefly last week. She cant sleep due to the constant pain around her kidneys and sides. Another thing to add on is she has a hard time eating anything without her stomach burning and bloating alot. That actually has been going on for over a year now and causes her pain too. Just a breif history of her past surgeries | Hi there first thing do not panic. When there is a problem there is definitely a diagnosis. Once we get to a diagnosis treatment can be given. There are various causes of abdominal pain. Urine infections, intestinal strictures, intestinal infections, pancreas involvement, pain due to nerve compression in the back, to state a few. What she needs is hospitalization under and good internist, nephrologist or a gastroenterologist and evaluation of cause of the abdominal pain. Have faith. |
My last month periods was sep 11..but its not good flow so I consult the doctor..she prescribed susten 200 from 28th September...and i had relationship on 1 st and 2nd October...my next periods is Oct 9th..but still I didn t get my period... 3 months before I miscarriage. ... is there any chance to get pregnant. .please help me out doctor... | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Delay in the periods can be due to pregnancy or due to the effect of the Austen capsules, which contain progesterone. I will suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test done, if negative, then you should wait at least for 7-10 days after stopping the Austen capsules, for the with Chat Doctor. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. |
i am 40years old, i started the pills 20 days ago. i dont feel well and i am thinking to stop them. i just loose 1/2 kg and i feel pain in by back and high heardbits. mind that i had hyperthiroedism years ago and last two years i dont take medices as i was consulted by my doctor because the problem was over. | Here, you have not mentioned clearly which tablet you have started ? I need to know that to explain the region of back pain with fast heart beat. However it may or may not be related to it. I suggest to check with your doctor on it. Now suppose if it is not related to it then check on your back pain is it at your back only, or it radiates from your back to your legs. Here you have mention only back pain. So many times it is related to muscular pain due to weakness of back muscles or over strain pain in back. You can use hot pack at home and do good spinal exercise with suggestion of specialist to strengthen your back and improve back muscle stamina. To check on heart, check that do you get this heart pain along with breathing difficulty ? And how often it happens? Here you have mention only heart beats become fast. It can also be due to anxiety. So do yoga, Panama regularly and take proper sleep also. Many times just because pain in body also heart beat becomes more, so it can be interred related too. As per your question I have suggested you couple of things here in general. Specific suggestion is not possible since there is lack of information from your end on past medical history for heart, back, acidity problem as well tablet for what it is? And which tablet it is? I suggest keeping your question again with proper information if this is not useful. Take care. |
My best friend had an instant peanut allergy reaction on Monday. She is in a coma right now. Her mother wants to pull the plug tomorrow morning. Life support is the only thing keeping her alive right now. Is there anything we can do for her if I can supply the funds? Please help me. She is the most beautiful and loving person I have ever met in my life. She cannot be taken by this allergy. What can we do, if funds were not the issue. | Hi, Sorry for the heartening situation, and thanks for the concern. Generally, the most fatal form of allergy, ANAPHYLAXIS is best managed immediately by giving a Chat Doctor. Life support will usually help in recovery. In your friends case, I guess it must be something else; or she must have sustained severe cerebral hypoxia and brain damage after anaphylaxis (allergy) as you say she is in coma and on life support since some time. Let her situation be assessed by a good neurologist and a chest physician. If her situation is correctly assessed and a neurologist clearly defies any chances of recovery, I am sorry to say there is little to help. |
sir, my 4 year son last two weeks had fever, cough and running nose. So visited the doctor. acoording to him we done bllod test and found Mantoux +ive, ESR 25mm/hr, Leukocyte 10,200cells/cmm. is this condition is serious? any caution we have to do? please advise and give me information about the condition. according to the doctor, nothing serious but immonou power is less now and chances of affecting another deceases.Thanks shoy Jose | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that positive manitou test is suggestive of tuberculosis and should be tested further for AFB staining. Till that time I advise you should start Anti Tuberculosis Treatment under your doctors guidance and should take follow up after the AFB testing. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor. |
IT STARTED WITH PAIN IN UPPER CETRE OF STOMACH. THEN I HAD FEVER FOR ABOUT 8 DAYS MAXIMUM 101 DEGREE. MY USG TEST HAS INDICATED FATTY INFILTRATION OF LIVER AND ECHOGENIC SLUDGE IN GALBLADDER. IS IT SERIOUS AND WOULD NEED SURGERY OR THE PROBLEMS OF GALBLADDER AND LIVER BE OVER WITH MEDICINES ? WITH MEDICINES- AGE 61 HEIGHT 5-10 AND WWIGHT 75 KG . BALDEV SINGH | Hi Balder sir, r u a diabetic, its common in diabetic pts with poor control, all your problems r because of a stone in your gallbladder which is got infected a that's y the fever a pain that means you are symptomatic which means you will have to undergo ERCP to CHK the site of stone and if it can be removed, an bear consult a gastroenterologist, they will tell you the procedure it is a little serious if left neglected, try to avoid fatty foods and alcohol, so take care and live healthy you can get in touch with me if any problems on 9611678998 |
im having a lot of pain and bloating/gas in my abdomen area also burning pain in lower back coming from my colon. I m vomiting bile. I just had an endoscopy and colonoscopy done last week. the doctor found 2 polyps in my stomach, which he said was very unusual but sent a biopsy to the lab but it was okay. For 2 months now, im having numbness and tingling pain in both arms and hands. I had a neurologist run a test on me and said that my neck c-6/7 is pressing a nerve causing this problem but im beginning to think all this is related to either my pancreas or gall bladder, because I I also sweat profusely, have dry mouth and frequent urination. | thanks for your query can feel your concernsThats good news that biopsy was ok.I advise you to avoid spicy and junk footage green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet you can take an antacid after consulting your doctor vitamin B12 supplements are helpful in tingling and numbness i also advice you to check your fasting sugar and rule out diabeteseHope I have answered your query am available for your help regards Chat Doctor. |
MY 2 YEAR OLD HAD A LOW GRADE FEVER LAST NIGHT. SHE SAID HER EARS HURT ALSO LAST NIGHT. THIS MORNING SHE STILL HAD THE LOW GRADE FEVER (98.6). THIS AFTERNOON SHE SAID HER THROAT HURT. HER LOW GRADE FEVER HAS SEEMED TO GO AWAY. I DIDN T KNOW IF IT COULD BE ALLERGIES OR SOMETHING ELSE. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP HER? DO I NEED TO TAKE HER TO THE DR.? | Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you for posting your query Chat Doctor.comic clearly indicated acute Otis media with nasopharyngeal block, in this condition Eustachian tube (which connect ear, nose and throat) get blocked (very common) due to mucus. She requires anti-inflammatory, decongestant and antibiotics. Ideally it is a good idea to consult pediatrician and get start treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Your thank-you note is very much appreciated. If you need nay further information, please feel free to revert, With best wishes, |
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