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For the past month or two I break out in hives they are red circles on my arms. They come out at night and itch me. Really circles as large as a quarter and 1/2 dollar. I have start to itch on my knees and my feet too. Sometimes I take a Claritin or Benadryl. | Hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Diet advice |
I had unprotected sex and i took next choice first pill 24 hours of having unproted sex. But i forgot to take the second pill after 12 hours of taking the first pill. so i took the secong pill 20 hours.Please i want to know if it will still be effective in preventing pregnancy | Hi, The earlier after sex you take next choice, more effective it is. Next choice if taken within 24 hours is 95% effective. Ideally as you know the second dose should be taken after 12 hours. If taken later, its efficacy may decrease. Therefore, if your period is delayed by more than 7 days, get a pregnancy test done. To avoid such unnecessary stress I advise you to consult your doctor and start regular contraception like hormonal contraception or have an intrauterine device fitted as they are more effective than Posting in preventing pregnancy. It is wise to use barrier contraception like Condom to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through Chat Doctor |
Hello, I have found a 5 mm hard non tender lesion in alveolar vestibular fold over my daughters right top premolar. She is 9 years old. It was 2 days ago. Its hard, sharply demarcated with distinct borders, painless. I did not notice any surrounding LAD. I am a family NP and am a bit worried. Lisa | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The non-tender lesion over the premolar region could be a periapical cyst or fibrosis abscess secondary to tooth infection or exocytosis. Consult your oral physician and take radiograph to rule out infection. If it is tooth infection it has to be root canal treated. If it is exocytosis then no need of treatment it's an excessive bone formation it won't trouble. I hope my answer will El you. Take care. |
I have had an on going foot infection since October and since that time I have also had chest problems. It comes on very suddenly with no explanation, my chest becomes very painful and tight and I struggle to breathe or speak. It eventually fades but sometimes can take hours to fully go. I have visited the doctors about this and they said it might just be stress. I have not been stressed however, I am at a good point in my life and wonder if my foot infection could be related in any way? | Hi, Your symptoms do not seem to be related to the foot infection. That is why I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes |
My baby is 2 months old and normally spits up after feedings. The entire night he spit up on average every twenty minutes. It kept coming out his nose and mouth. It projectiled several times. Is he ok? He did get sunburned yesterday and I am wondering if it has anything to do with that and what I can do | Hai.according to me if child showing projectile vomiting after feed you please check for upper abdomen for any mass is there in right upper qua Chat Doctor. . Mostly looking like hypertrophic pyloric stenosis better go for early treatment if not leads to electrolyte imbalance and metabolic imbalance and malnutrition my advice to for investigations like X-ray abdomen and ultrasound and s.electrolytes |
I am suffering from mouth ulcer for last 2 years. Earlier it used to appear as a white circle inside the chin and tounge. Now-a-days the size has become very big and appears mainly on inside chin. Its painful. Tried several medicines, but no use. Pls help | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complaint it seems that you have Major Authors Ulcers as you told that they are large and major authors ulcers has a size more than 10 mm. Apthous ulcers that do not respond to any other treatments are finally treated by Steroids. You should take a short course of steroids under supervision of your physician. Along with it take a multivitamin tablet daily. For pain and inflammation Ibuprofen can be taken. Do warm saline gargles. Soda bicarb gargle will a help. For localized relief from pain and discomfort apply a numbing gel containing Lidocaine over the ulcers for relief especially during meals. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
hi i have been exercising a lot lately and noticed a bruise on the very bottom of my spine. when i touched it i felt a raised bone. if i run a finger down my spine this bone is slightly off to the right just above the the center of my backside. i guess its my tailbone but should it be protruding (under the skin) and slightly off to the right?? thank you | HI, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned you been exercising a lot lately, and you have pain in the Tail bone. This could be due to any strain whicChatDoctore to the joint. Have you performed any exercise like squatting? Also, have you got any injury in the past in the spine? There will be a lot of questions raising in the mind before we help you further. Are you having any localized pain in the tail bone or are you having any pain radiating to down the legs? To solve the mystery of all, I will recommend you to take up an X-ray or an MRI which will help see the bony alignment and also the soft tissue status. You can even undergo for physical therapy, by use of therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy pain can be taken into control. Also, if the x-ray or MRI reveals anything in particular than based on that the next plan can be made for making you at ease. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
It seems that my right testicle is a lot higher than it should be. I havent gained weight and Im still the same size but now my Left one hangs but my right side seems to alway go up . That side looks wword almost like I loosing my sack. I been getting mild pain now and them and I havent felt anything weird on them | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think You are worrying unnecessarily. Scrotum sacks shall be loose or tight. It depends on so many things like your physical state, external temperature, urge to sex, urge to urinate etc. I think you are overly worried about your testicles and that could be the reason behind the mild pain also. I mean worry creates psychological pain. Just ignore and enjoy education and career. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I just got hit in the inside part of my shin just above my ankle and there is immediate swelling, the size of a tennis ball. The pain is intermittent with severe burning and stinging sensation. I iced, but still very swollen and painful. Do you think I need to go to er? | Hi, Thanks for your query. From description, it seems to be soft tissue injury. Swelling might be due to haematomaformation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
hello doctor! i got my CBC report today. it says mild eosinophilia. my eosinophil counts are 480cumm. I am allergic to dust and i sneeze and have running nose everyday in the morning. What can be the possible cure and will multivitamin tablets would be of any help? | HIT hanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. See you are having high eosinophils due to you're allergic. This condition is called Atop. This is a hereditary condition where your body produces excess of Eosinophils in response to dust / Smoke / Cold Air or certain food or medicines. The best possible cure is avoidance of the allergen, dust in your case. Apart from avoidance there is one more modality of treatment called Allergen Desensitization. In this condition first you will be tested for what dust you are allergic and once that is found you will be injected small but incremental quantities of dust over a period of 6 months. But this procedure is used only is serious cases. Multivitamins will not help. Take more of Pomegranate, ginger and black pepper. Also ask for Montelukast+ cetirizine medication prescription, and you can use it whenever sneezing is too much. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. Regards |
Hi sir, i noticed a small hole in my gum on the right side of my jaw i do not have pain but when i consume cold or hot food it jitters.I am 21 year old i went to the dentist yesterday he just looked at the cavity for just 2 seconds not more than that. He said i have to under go a root canal treatment so i have to visit him 4 to 5 sessions and each visit will cost me Rs.600.He also suggested me to have a white cap or a metal cap.Please let me know is it a serious problem because i do not have pus or pain.I just wanted to know that is root canal ok for me at this age and i am very upset because many whom i know told that the root canal treatment will last only 3 years and i have to undergo the same treatment every 3 years. Any alternative please -- something that can solve the problem without root canaling let me know.. | Root canal is usually performed when the cavity reaches till the innermost layer of the tooth and affects the vitality of the tooth. I will advise that you get a second opinion from another dentist to confirm that the decay is extensive enough for a root canal. If you really do need a root canal, then unfortunately there is no other alternative. It is not true that it will last only 3 years. Many factors affect the success of a root canal procedure. If you have enough remaining tooth structure and if the procedure is performed properly, the root canal can last many years. |
Hi, this Fadila. please i want to know my exact ovulation date since my menstrual cycle is varying from month to another, here is the last 3 dates of the menstrual cycle - January 1, 2010 & February 23, 2010 & March 29, 2010, my cycle length has to be 28 days, am trying to get pregnant but not know the ovulation date | Dear Family, If your menstrual cycle periodicity has become irregular, it is indeed a difficult task to calculate the day of ovulation by calendar method. Usually, the ovulation occurs 14 days prior to the next expected menses. Now, since you cannot predict the day of your next menses, you cannot calculate the day of ovulation by this formula. However, you need not be disheartened by this. There are few more tools at your disposal which can help you to locate the day of ovulation. 1. Ovulation monitoring kit |
I am 11days post op of a laminectomy-- lumbar 3-4 4-5 both left and right. I have a bloated stomach..could you please advise as to wether this is normal, or am I just getting fat. I have never carried any weight in my tummy and it would be normal to state that my hips usually protrude while my tummy has always sort caved inward. Please advise? | Welcome to Chat Doctor After multiple laminectomy procedures there occurs a kyphotic deformity of the spine where the spine is pushed forwards making the abdomen protrude out as well. The kyphotic deformity needs to be reduced by certain exercises and braces which will be explained to you by your Orthopaedician. Avoid constipation which can be common after this kyphotic deformity, by eating plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, Chat Doctor. Do walking exercise every day for 40 minutes in keeping with your Doctors advise. |
i have had the same dull pain at the bottom of my right rib cage sort of more toward the middle of chest since I was 18 and Im 50 now , sometimes it hurts really bad like when trying to do a sit up or certain yoga moves and sometimes it looks like there is something in there protruding outward, what the heck is going on the older I get the less I feel competent to deal with the pain and so the less I do Years ago I went to doctors but after gall bladder test (sonar) and hepatitis test and barium enema I gave up | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your pain is associated with exercise and movements. This is characteristic of musculoskeletal pain. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Wear chest belt to prevent minimal mobilization of affected part. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks |
About 30 minutes ago, I was bending over to try to pick up a paper bag (light weight). I heard a cracking sound on my back. Then I felt this pain on my lower back. I tried to lie down facing up for about 20 minutes and I feel better. I have to get up, walk slowly as I still feel some pain but it is not as bad. As I moved, at certain position, I still feel the pain and I have stop. May I know if this could be serious problem? This is the first time I have experience this. I am 45 years old male. | Hello. To Have pain after getting crack, does not mean that you have a serious pathology. Muscle tear is likely diagnosis (pathology is not important). In my opinion Diclofenac 50 mg thrice a day can be taken for treating you pain. The application of local heat too will relieve your pain. If after 15 days start taking diclofenac no improvements, is needed to realize a radiography. Please consult your local doctor for a prescription. I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) |
I am 40 and diabetic was taking Glocuphage 750 mg SR twice.after my SGPT and SGOT came 80 and 85 I reduced the medicine to 500 mg. after 1 month SGOT is 73 and SGPT is 57 but blood sugar is 250 average. Please suggest what measure should I do to reduce the SGOT also.Thanks a lotMMK | Hi thanks for asking question. You have not mentioned whether hepatitis present or not. For diagnosis of viral hepatitis viral marker can be done. Here are few suggestions that might be helpful to you for better relief. Avoid refined sugar and refined food. Healthy carboy Chat Doctor. Avoid trans fat containing food like cheese, butter,chicken, beef, pork meat, cake, pastry etc. Take minimal oil in food, and use omega 3 fatty acid containing oil like olive oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil etc. Do regularly 30 minute exercise like running, jogging, cycling etc. Avoid alcohol. Garlic is very beneficial that can be taken early in the morning on empty stomach as 1 to 2 garlic after peeling. Cumin seed with water is also helpful. With these measures you will benefit most. I hope my suggestion will help you. Wish you good health |
My two year old had a mouth injury on Friday resulting in a few of his teeth knocked loose and one particular one displaced. Dentist put it back and said no solid foods for a week. I cant get him to stop sucking his thumb...Im worried it will impair his ability to heal properly. Also, he hit his tooth again today which cause it to bleed. Is there anything I should be concerned about with these two issues? | Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor. Read your query, as your child has injury in front tooth there is mobility and breeding due to periodontal ligament injury and as your dentist as advise you to avoid solid food, yes I will also suggest you No solid food chewing from front teeth and give him soft liquid diet, and you can apply ice pack on gums for bleeding and take care of him not to put thumb in mouth and consult your dentist after injury for examination of periodontal ligament and evaluation. Hope this will help you. Wishing him good health, |
I have a patch of red, irritated, extremely itchy and sore bumps on my scalp, in my hairline, one on my forehead and one in my eyebrow. All on the right side of the face. I have also got a small very sore bump along my jawline and one directly under my jaw. The pain is very intense on the whole right side of my face as well as the itching. Ive tried ice packs to little effect. Ive been taking Paracetamol with Codeine for the pain. Any ideas? | Hi, I can understand your concern for spreading red, irritated, extremely itchy and sore bumps on scalp, hairline, forehead and eyebrows. There can be multiple possibilities of the lump, and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem. In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be either manifestation of shingles if on one side of scalp or part of seborrhea or simple bacterial infection of the hair root so do not worry about any serious possibility in the same. I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper antibiotic therapy. In between you should wash the area properly and apply an antibiotic cream such as mupirocin or funding. All the best |
mild low back pain with b/l lowerlimb pain after walking 10 min age 52yrs wt-62kg ht 5.8 inches pain while sitting n getting pain n has 2 take support while gettin up L4-5 SEVERE DIFFUSE DISC BULGE INDENTIG ANTERIOR THECAL SAC N NEAR COMPLETE OBLITERATION OF B/L NEURAL FORAMINA | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your querulous is a condition known as myeloradiculopathy- that means the disorder (path) involves the spinal cord (myself-) and the nerves coming out of it (radical-). Your spine is basically a column of bones separated by cartilages with spinal cord running inside this bony column. The nerves come out from the spinal cord and run out to the body through small gaps between the honestest cartilages sometimes move from their place. This displacement can be in any direction, but is most prominently and commonly behind. Now when this disc (cartilage) slips behind, it manages to obstruct the gaps through which the nerve comes out. This causes damage to the nerve. If the disc protrudes further, it may start to affect the coverings of the spinal cord (theta)at first, followed by the compression of the spinal cord itself. This is exactly what is happening to you, as per the report entered. Ideally, the treatment of this condition is neurosurgical. But no doctor likes to do surgery at first. So I would suggest a prescription of pregabalin and methylcobalamin. This may be associated with physiotherapy. A short course of steroid may afford some immediate relief. If nothing works, surgery may be considered hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other, so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck. Chat Doctor. MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), CC (Diabetes Mellitus), DNB (Neurology)Consultant Physician and DiabetologistJS Hospital Apollo Hospital, Delhi Baileys Hospital, Noida |
I have been married for 3 years. Im suffering from erectile dysfunction. I dont drink or smoke, and i know its stress related. This dysfunction was not there when i got married, i mean the initial one year and now i have this problem for past few months. Please help me to overcome it. | Hello, It may be due to anxiety. Still for further assessment you may require complete hologram, lipid profile and electrocardiogram after physician consultation. Till then, you can take tablet sildenafil one hour before sexual act. Along with that Avoid stress and strenuous activity. Take balanced diet and proper rest. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My 6 year old presented 13 days ago with possible appendicitis, they put him in for 24hr observation and concluded that since he was having diarrhea now but no progression in pain it was just Colitis. He went back to er because still having diarrhea and decreased appetite and abdominal pain but they said his blood work looked ok. Two days later he had severe headache and high fever so we took him back in and he tested positive for influenza B. Here we are on day 13 of decreased appetite and what we thought was his stool returning to normal but now it s turning soft again and they have mucus and white rice looking pieces.(side note is he doesn t eat rice) Please help, no one seems to know what is going on, I m worried that we can t seem to go even a full 24hrs without diarrhea. | Hi, It is common to have changes in bowel movements when having viral infection (viral gastroenteritis) and associated loss of appetite. It will take some time until his bowel movements will be back to normal again. I advise to |
my 5yr son is shivering and crying about pain and has a fever. IT started at 5am today and his temp was 102.2 I give him ibuprofen and around 6 | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Regards - |
I am significantly overweight, but my ankles, feet and legs below the knee are all incredibly swollen. I can understand if this is weight related but i often see many very overweight people whose feet and ankles are not inflated at all. Mine are ridiculous. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You can see for different causes of leg swelling by kidney function test (blood urea, serum creatinine), thyroid function test (T3,T4 and TSH), liver function test and heart function test. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Hi, my mum is 68 and has terminal cancer. Started in breast, lympglands and has it in hips and collar bone and liver. Her feet have swollen badly and has not had chemo since March as she was very poorly with it. Just having a drip for her bones every month (due tomorrow) and may also need a blood transfusion tomorrow. Could you advice why her feet are so swollen now please. She is staying with us and just want to see if I can help her in any way at all. Thank U. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. There are many causes for e.g. swelling in terminal cancer patients. Common ones are1. Low proteins2. Low hemoglobin3. Lymphatic obstruction due to lymphatic involvement of tumor. (Possibility is high in your mothers case)4. Cardiac failure due to high turnover rate. So start protein supplement and blood transfusion if they are deficit. Start diuretics to remove extra third space fluid. Restrict fluid intake to 2 liters per day. Keep foot end elevated in bed. |
Hello doctor, I am a mother of 4 year old boy. My son is hyperactive,he talks much,cant sit one place more than 10 minutes(his teacher always complain about that),have problem playing with other kids,cant focus on one thing and when stop him to do something,he scream,lay down on flour and cries a lot. I tried everything to make him understand but all the time he says he did not mean to do that (break something or hurt somebody). Can you please suggest me what should i do, does he has any developmental issue? Where we can go to diagnose , we live in Bangalore. ThanksEkta | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. I can understand. From the given information, your child is having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Hyperactivity, cant sit in a place for more than 10 minutes, problem playing with other child Chat Doctor. I suggest you to consult a psychiatrist for assessment and treatment. As you are in Bangalore, the best place should be SIMIANS. You will get all the details on the web. Please, do not delay. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
lower left side back 24yrs female 5 1 128lbs I m having sever lower back pain isolating to the left side. it hurts to breathe. I cannot inhale deeply without shooting pain through my back. I cannot straighten out my back without pain. I feel hunched over. I can t lay on my right side without pain. I had a recent uti about a week and a half ago. | Complete Rest on firm mattress. Hot fomentation to injured area. Anti-inflammatory-analgesics medicines and if muscle stiffness then muscle -relaxant creams locally and also oral muscle relaxant tabs. All this under supervision of an orthopedic. Do not bend your spine. Orthopedician will ascertain if it is simple sprain or lower disc prolapse with the help of physical examination, radiology investigations once the pain lessens. |
I took the morning after pill on thursday 31st April after having sex. There was not really any need to take levonelle as I am on loestrin and had been taking it properly. However I felt anxious so got the morning after pill. I then had sex again on Monday 5th April after continuing to take loestrin correctly. I would just like to know if levonelle has an effect on loestrin and if theres a chance that I am pregnant. | Hello, If you had continued your routine contraceptive pill in spite of taking morning after pill, the ovulation would be prevented even after morning after pill had finished its effect. So, you won't conceive with sex on 5th. Again taking both the pills together will cause hormonal imbalance which again won't allow ovulation so no chance of conception. Your period will be disturbed/delayed this time due to the imbalance. So, in case of doubt exclude pregnancy by home pregnancy test after 8 days delay in expected period. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I m 22 and I would consider myself healthy. I try to eat right and exorcise a few times a week. I worked out last night and a few hours later I started to feel this humming or vibrating sensation in my right pelvic region. It feels like a cell phone is going off inside my body. Why is this? | Hello, You mentioned that you have worked out last night and since then you have started feeling these symptoms. If you are writing out on a daily basis the chances of you getting improper stretching and workout injuries are less. If you are working out all of a sudden and feeling such symptoms mostly it could be due to IMPROPER STRETCHING and even could be due to neurological disorders like NEUROMYOTONIA which is peripheral nerve hyperexcitability. All of them need evaluation to confirm .tests like EMG and NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES needs to be done. If the symptoms are due to this improper workout then don't worry else consult a neurologist. TO CONCLUDE |
sever lower lumbar painIve had epidorals done radiofrecwenies to burn the nevers off severl times I take oxicodone 7.5 gabapeten diclofenac and tizanidine all for my back. I get something pinched in it alot but today i was going to stand upright from leaning over and did something to the point im in extrem pain. I called 911 and before transport was given two doses of \"phentatolin\" a pain med to reduce the pain befor transport it did nothing. I was taken to the er where an x-ray was done and it showed nothin that way. while there i was given three doses of some pain med that starts with a \"D\" the Dr. said was the strongest pain med they had and it did absolutely nothing and they sent me out the door. Im still in the same condition I was in when i called 911. I need to know what could be wrong with my back,what might i have done? | Hellowelcome to ChatDoctoryour symptoms are most probably due to development of PIED i.e. PROLAPSE INTER VERTEBRAL DISC in which a protective cushion called as intervertebral disc, bulges out from between the two vertebral bones which leads to compression of the spinal nerves and can also cause spasm of the surrounding muscles of the back region which in turn causes pain and stiffness in that region of back....to diagnose how many discs are involved you need to get an investigation called as MRI....if I were your treating doctor I would suggest the following - whenever the pain is very severe you can INJECTION THIOCOLCHICOSIDE INTRAMUSCULARLY two times a day for 3 days the most important modality to have long term relief from pain is STRENGTHENING YOUR BACK MUSCLES BY PHYSIOTHERAPY....any good physiotherapist can teach you the specific back/spinal exercises which you can then do at home regularly and include those exercises in your daily routine...remember, in the beginning you might feel lazy to do exercises but remember medicines can only provide short term relief and permanent relief can only be obtained by strengthening your back by exercising regularly take care Chat Doctor. |
I took my entire script of dilantin ( 90-100mg tabs ) at once back in feb. I was in the hospital for weeks before i could walk again. Now several months later i still have no balance. I walk into walls fall over furniture and get dizzy and sick if i move around too much as if i were drunk but i dont drink or do drugs and have not taken meds since i got out of the hospital. Could this be some sort of brain damage ? Is this permanent? I really need to see a doctor but i cant get any help i dont know what to do. Thank you for your time, Bob | Hi Bob. An uncle of mine has balance disorder. Doctor has given instructions for him to avoid falls and injury, so someone always needs to accompany him when he goes out. At home, they have removed all such furniture over which he could trip. His condition cannot be cured. Only a physician can tell whether your condition is permanent. Why don't u see one? Perhaps the earlier you act, the better your chances of recovery. |
hello.... In the past two years I had thyriod cancer and had my thyriod removed and radiation theraphy and now take synthriod daily, since going on the synthyriod I have developed a host of other problems, tias, high blood pressure, migraines like I have never had before, weakness and mental confusion.... my high blood pressure is the lower number , which I understand is the more dangerous one to have high, my question is, I have been told synthyriod is safe, but do some people ever hae problem tolerating it? I am also on vit d theraphy for renal failure.... from lab work that was done..... I was told that was related to thyriod too? | Synthroid itself does not produce these problems. However, a wrong dosage (over or under) can result in problems. The best thing would be to get a serum TSH done (a blood test) and if it is normal then not to worry about Synthroid being the cause of your symptoms. In that case you should consult a physician for your blood pressure, and he will put you on medications for decreasing the same. If the TSH report is abnormal then you will have to adjust the dose of Synthroid and repeat the TSH every month till it comes normal. |
tooth 19 a molar - the endontist started a root canal but closed it after he looked in. he said the root is cracked and if i had the root canal the tooth would only last about 6 months. what can i do to save the tooth it is scheduled to be extracted. thanks dr. ginny | His, Welcome To Chat Doctor & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here I understand your concern that you want to save your tooth but its completely depends upon the condition of your tooth and surrounding bone and tissue It is almost not possible to save it if the root of your molar has a complete vertical fracture running from crown towards the tip of root but if fracture is little of incomplete than there are chances of post & core built up after completing Root canal a dental X-ray will show the exact pathology as your endodontist has suggested going for extraction, he would have definitely looked at all possible way to save the tooth but if you feel uncertain you can always take a second advise however if your tooth can not be saved with any possible treatment you may opt for a dental Implant which your Chat Doctor. |
Hi my father is having severe COPD . He is admitted in a hospital since last 7 days.His SpO2 levels is around 88-91%. He is having lot of anxiety and discomfort. The doctor has prescribed him alprex two times a day . Is it o.k. He is not able to sleep at all without them. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your fathers situation and problem. Yes, alpha is good Chat Doctor. Alpha is having alprazolam. It is having in sleep initiation. It is not causing prolong sedation. So it is safe in COPD patients. Hypercarbia (raised carbon dioxide) is the most cause for insomnia in COPD patients. So better to get done ABG (arterial blood gas) analysis to rule out Hypercarbia. If this is present and not treated, even alpha will not give him sound sleep. So discuss hypercarbia with his doctor and if present than first treat it. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. |
hi i am 17 years old. i just discovered a bump on my elbow. upon accidentally bursting it, i saw water coming out of it. 2 days later i found another one on my chin which also released water as soon it burst. it then dries and forms a bump with a scab on it. it wasnt like a pimple though. it secreted some clear liquid. please advice. | Hi, Dear,Good evening. Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in-depth. In my opinion the bump at 2 sites-is-Molluscum Contagiousum-as-the elbow lesion spread to chin, and as it affects young adults also./ or could be-Pimples -common at your age. Treatment-a-Molluscum-Contagiosum-as it -Being Viral is-self limiting and could be treated by -Steroids/antihistamines with supportive vitamins and a lot of liquids.b-Pimples -need Antibiotics / NSAIDs/ and hygiene of the skin at site for to avoid spread. Hope this would clarify the worry you had. Would love to Welcome your queries to Chat Doctor. |
HI i have many symptoms that could mean many different things. What i have been diagnosed with is ocd, though in my opinion the symptoms that i am having are a lot more complicated then what ocd is said to be. I am very intelligent for my age as i am 15 years old in grade 10 though doing grade 12 work. Though recently i am having troubles concentrating, lack of energy, loss of appetite, not wanting to get up and move on with my day, being very irritable, and i have changed altogether as a person, along with having excruciating headaches. I can not focus on what needs to be done next, as well as feeling very drowned out of everything surrounding me. Please help me discover what this is, it is making my life so much more difficult than it should have to be. I am trying to deal with this on my own and i am only a child and cant afford to pay for this query, would you still be able to help me? | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor. I have gone through your available history. You have not mentioned and obsessive compulsive symptoms. All your symptoms are suggestive of Depression. Depression is common co-morbidity of OCD. You should consult Psychiatrist for detailed psychological evaluation. You may get benefit from either of anti-depressant Chat Doctor. Your psychiatrist may advise counselling for your symptoms.Meanwhile, You can try stress management and relaxation techniques like yoga, Meditation. Thanks |
dr. i have been using rmd gutkha for the past 2 and half years. I used to take one or 2 small pouch daily.. nowadays i could not take any spicy or hot food. I could see few sores in the edges of my tongue. will it lead to cancer. I have applied few ulcer gel/madicines but still it is not cured. please help to recover from the above | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of tobacco and non-healing ulcer. So there is HGH chance of having squamous cell carcinoma. You should go for punch biopsy of that lesion and go for histopathological examination. It will give you exact diagnosis. Whether it is cancer or not. 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. |
Why do I get a warm fuzzy feeling when it rains ? When it s precipitating and gloomy outside, I feel warm and energetic inside but any other sunny day I feel depressed and bored. Is this common? | Welcome to Chat Doctor! I have read your query carefully, and can say from my clinical experience that you have mood problems associated to seasonal changes. In usual seasonal disorder, one has gloomy feeling and lethargy during winters and cloudy weather. In your case, you feel better the other way round, which is quite possible, it can vary with different people. I think you should meet a psychiatrist as it is well treatable. Bupropion 150-450 mg is usually seen to have good response in this illness. Hope the reply is helpfulness free to ask more questions |
I am suffering from a sore throat for the last 3 weeks and am having difficulty speaking and get breathless. I saw a doctor yesterday and he prescribed me zenflox plus. I took 2 tablets, but have had terrible side effects like dizziness, headache, and weakness, and just feel lethargic. should I continue to take the tablets. Age 68, height 5 5 , weight 75 kgs. Suffer from hypothyrodism and hypertension for which I am taking tablets thyroxine 100mcg and Amlodipine 5mg | Hi, Based on the history you seem to have developed harmful interactions between influx plus and BP lowering medication amlodipine. Zenflox-plus can increase the blood levels of amlodipine which results in irregular heart rhythm and excessively low blood pressure causing palpitations, dizziness, headache, and lethargy. Ask your doctor for an alternate effective but a safer alternative for zenflox-plus to treat sore throat. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hey Sadia Here,Just had my first root canal treatment on my first molar and as the numbness wore down the pain began to come back, i took 2 diclomol and the pain has been relieved a bit, but will the pain come back before my next treatment or not ?Thank Youx | Hello, It is not uncommon to have discomfort while having a root canal since you are in the process of treating an infection. You are taking an anti-inflammatory medication which I recommend that you continue to take for relief. In addition, I place my patients on an antibiotic when discomfort occurs with root canal therapy. If you just have sensitivity after the visit, it may be a simple soreness from being work on that should settle down in 24-48 hours. If pain continues or feels worse, I prescribe Amoxicillin 500 mg. Please contact your dentist to inquire about taking an antibiotic, dosage and length. Avoid chewing near the tooth. If you have a severe pressure building up, sometimes you need the temporary filling adjusted or removed to Chat Doctor. Sometimes your bite will be reduced to not allow any pressure to be placed on the tooth as well. Your treating dentist will advise you. I hope my recommendations are helpful. Thank you for your inquiry. |
i have my I lower molar of both side and front lower teeth except canines missing since 1 year when i got them extracted due to severe caries. i showed to may nearby dentist for the replacement but either they suggested me for the fixed or implant treatment. but i dont want any invasive procedure. when think of removable, its very cumbersome to adapt and adjust that initially. me confused, is there any other option available apart from this becoz i really need immediate replacement that too non invasive and non surgical. plz help | Tithe number of missing teeth are more than what would be advised for a fixed partial denture. Ideally implants would be the best solution for your problem. With newer techniques the implants are placed with simple punch cut in which only the spots where implants have to be placed is punched out. Extraction on the other hand is a much bigger and traumatic procedure than this. Still if you do not want implant then you have only 2 options |
Im not sure if you can help me, but here goes, a week ago a crock pot lid fell of shelf hitting me on my 2 front teeth, now they are numb and some what sensitive, the gums behind these 2 teeth are irritated.My general dentist took x-rays which were negative for crack/fractures. | Hi. Thanks for the query. As per your complaint it is common to have numbness of teeth post trauma. Sometimes the numbness gets better with time if it is only due to the soft tissue injury around the tooth and not due to death of the nerves which are present inside the tooth. If you have sensitivity of teeth you can use anti sensitivity toothpaste for a week time. If you do not fine any betterment in the numbness or there is any change in color of the tooth you should visit your dentist again... All this is a sign of nerve and blood vessel damage. In this condition you will have to get a ROOT CANAL TREATMENT done which will cure your problem. The irritated gums can be treated by using a gum paint. Slowly the gums will recover. Hope your query is solved. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
Hello, I m supposed to have a procedure performed tomorrow but for the past two weeks I ve got a runny nose and having a persistent cough and a temperature of 99 or above... is this something I should be worried about..could possibly the infection of some sort please answer thanks so much bye | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having rhinitis and upper respiratory tract infection(URI) most probably of viral etiology. Better to control these first before any surgical procedure. Try to follow these for rhinitis and URI.1. Avoid oily and spicy food.2. Chat Doctor. 3. Warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.4. Caroline group of antibiotic. 5. Anti-inflammatory and antihistamine |
I have a rash that comes up on the bottom of my right foot every now and then but it seems to appear more often recently and now it is three small blister like things that itch somewhat. In the past 4 or 5 years the thing would go away but now it seems to stay around. Also, I have a rash that has come up on my neck and it is there all the time. Is it possible that I have been exposed to hep C? I believe there was a girl in my past that has it now according to rumor. It has been about 10 years since having sex with this girl. I also seem to have tremors where my head shakes a little. I am 50 years old with a history of heavy drinking (alcoholism). | Hi there, you may be having a simple eczema. Apply a moisturizer in morning, a steroid ointment like fluticasone at night. You can take an antihistamine like cetirizine 10 mg for itching to come Down. To clear your Hep C Doubt you need a blood test HCV antibodies. I don't think your current problem is related to your old girl. You can get a V Chat Doctor. Hope it is useful to you. Wish you Food health. |
Hello, I am a 46 year old women. For the past five weeks I have experienced burning and pain consistent with a UTI. I have had 5 samples taken of my urine and all show microscopic heamuturia but white blood cells have normal blood count. I think the red blood cells were a count of about 10 more than normal for RBC. I have been prescribed two courses of UTI speciific antibiotics, yet the urine test from the lab confirms no UTI (white blood cells normal), Cannestin cream with HC to apply for 3 weeks. Symptons have not improved, yet worsened. Visited GP this morning and requested kidney ultrasound and Cystoscopy. Both have been refused for the time being and I have been prescribed an Eogeston based pessary for Atrophic Vaganitis, even though I have not gone through the Menopause yet. I have a history of pre-cancerous cervical cells. I feel powerless and need some guidance. I am prepared to go private if I need to. Thanks | Hithe presence of persistent microscopic hematuria is not normal. Do you have proteinuria, or high BP ? Which may indicate problem with kidneys. Or the problem may be with the urinary tract. Yes you have to do some basic tests like RFT, sonography of abdomen and pelvis, if required cystoscopy in consultation with your Doctor. If there is no apparent problem with urinary tract you may be required to do renal biopsy. Take care |
Hi, I am from Bangladesh, my cousin s baby has a heart problem, he is one month old, I want to know the contact address of Dr. Devy Shetty in dhaka, or how can I contact with him in India. Moreover, Dr. Devy Shetty did surgery of my another cousin about 18 years ago, we know he is very good surgeon, our family really grateful to him. Rehana | Hello dear, and thanks for posting your query here. I am very happy to inform you that I am working with XXXX group and XXXX is the chairman of our group. You can contact NH Bangalore to get an appointment with him. They can arrange a video conference for you if required. You can get the contact numbers of NH Bangalore from their website. I hope this information would be of help to you. Thanks and all the best. |
My period was on the 18 of November. I had sex on the 29 of november I took postinor plan b pill the next day. On the 1st of december I had sex again an took the pill the following morning. On December 10 it happen again an I repeated took the pill again. What are the implication of taking the pill three times in a row an could I be pregnant. | Hello misunderstand your concerned have used plan B pill in the wrong way. It should not be used for regular contraception. If you took pill with in the 24 hour of sex then chance is only 5 percent. Because it is very effective in preventing the pregnancy in around 95 % cases. But in your case high chance of hormonal imbalance as it contain high dose of progesterone. Sometime period may be delayed by one or two cycle or period may be excessive or earlier. If period will be delayed by the 12-14 days then I advise you to go for Blood Chat Doctor or pregnancy test as to diagnose the pregnancy. If pregnancy will positive then you have to abort the pregnancy by using abortion pill under the advice of gynecologist. But High chance of period irregularity and in this case you have to consul the gynecologist for proper evaluation and treatment. Oral contraceptive can be used for irregular period in hormonal imbalance cause by the plan B pillow in future keep the unwanted 72 as an emergency option only. Hope this may help you Best regards |
I recently fainted while public speaking while experiencing a very rapid heartbeat for about an hour and was later diagnosed with atrial flutter as my heart rate had climbed to 140-160. I automatically converted back to about 80 bpm about an hour later at the hospital. I had a similar episode a year earlier. I am taking toprol, baby aspirin and losartan. I am also having a atrial ablation in 9 days. How do I overcome my fear of fainting again and should I refrain from any public speaking or anxiety producing situations until after my procedure? | Hi and thanks for question. Many person have stage fear or social anxiety in which whenever he tries to talk in public he has severe anxiety episode. First thing I will suggest u that u shall talk in front of mirror to reduce your anxiety and gain your self-confidence. Second start talk with a people u feel comfortable than involved in conversation. Start Panama which help in overcome your anxiety. Take propranolol in low dose for sometimes when ever u have conversation which reduce your anxiety level. Thanks |
Hi,I have slipped disc problem. I read a lot that I cannot sit too much but thst is hard as I have to work every day.GP refered to xray but this did not show anything. I went to private MRI scan while i was on holiday since pain increased they suggested 6mm hernia L4-L5.Any suggestion will be highly appreciated. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Herniated disc could be treated conservatively or surgically. Conservative treatment consists on short term rest (in severe pain periods), NSAID Chat Doctor. Some Doctors try affected nerve root infiltration with cortisone and Lidocaine that may result in temporal relief. If the above steps fail to improve your condition and don't ease pain, then there is need for surgery. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing |
My partners K level is 2.3. Labs just came in. He is at home and has been in and out hospital recently for different things. He has Potassium citrate at home, should he take a few of them now and consult doc tomorrow or go straight to ER. He does not want to do that of course. He says he feels fine. | Hi Welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query regarding low level of potassium. It hapent due to imbalanced food and less water intake. Potassium is an important mineral vital for the regular functioning of all of your bodies cells, tissues and organs. An adult needs about 3,500 milligrams a day. Potassium, along with sodium and chloride, helps make electrolytes, which help to form body fluids. Eating healthy for heart health can actually help and prevent and improve high blood pressure save heart attack. Gulping on only medicines will not help in getting permanent relief unless you follow regular, disciplined lifestyle and change food habits from much of carbs , fast, fried foods, tea, coffee, alcohol, smoking to natural simple nourishing diet full of essential nutrients and supplements like lemon, ginger, garlic , Aloe vera. Potatoes and bananas are especially good sources of potassium, which also is found in many meats, milks, fruits, vegetables, and fibrous whole grains. , coconut water. And Regular exercise yoga, deep breathing, proper rest & sound sleep Avoid worry, mental stress, anger constipation at any cost , All if followed sincerely, regularly will strengthen your immune site which gives resistance from diseases for happy, healthy disease free life Hope this helps solve your query Take care All the Westmont hesitate to come back if any further query. |
Today I was wrestling with my 10 month old puppy and I lost balance and landed on him, well needless to say one of his canines went through the ulnar part of my wrist where the carpal bones are. I have tingling sensation in my ring finger and pinky finger, hurts to bend my wrist and it sometimes feels like my pinky finger to my elbow fell asleep on me, which is hasnt. Do I need to get a MRI? | Welcome to Chat Doctor After going through your query I concluded that you got injury to your wrist. You got injury to your wrist probably you got injury to your ulnar nerve leading to numbness and tingling in ring and little finger. Mecobalamine is helpful in recovering of nerve injury. Analgesic such as ibuprofen is useful in pain relief. MRI will be of use to see injury in details. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link |
I have several teeth that are broken, half gone and ugly! They have been like this for quite some time. Now- not being able to tell which one hurts, it seems that every tooth in my head has a dull ache. My jaws are sore and as well as my neck . I don t have funds or dental coverage to get it checked out. Can you possibly tell me what might be going on? | Hello I read your problem, you have several teeth that are broken, half gone and ugly........this is because caries spread to the roots and have damaged your teeth.............and your teeth pulp got infected because of that you feel pain..............this pain radiate to the head region because of that you feel dull pain in your head region...........because of the same problem you have soreness...........I will suggest you please once go to the dentist and get proper treatment otherwise you will lose your teeth.......so please go to the dentist at least once.........take care Chat Doctor. |
AFTER HAVING SURGERY TO HAVE SCREWS AND A PLATE PUT IN MY WRIST AFTER FALLING AND BREAKING IT , IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE A LARGE CYST ON THE TOP OF MY HAND AND EXPEIRENCE SLIGHT NUMBNESS ON THE TIPS OF MY FINGERS THREE MTHS LATER , AND FOR THE NUMBNESS TO THE TIP OF FINGERS DOES SHOCK STUDY NEED TO BE DONE? | Hello, I have studied your case. I think that you might be having infection in the previous surgery. It can cause such swelling and discomfort. I would recommend you to do following.1. Meet your doctor who has operated. He may ask you do some blood work. If there is elevated ESR, CRP than you need to take antibiotics for it.2. Sometimes there is development of RSD. In this condition there is swelling with stiffness and difficulty in movement. If that is the case than you need to take physiotherapy and wax bath. I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
My son sustained a 4 inch linear fracture on the back of his skull a couple of days ago. There was no bleeding or brain swelling, and other than a headache, he seems ok so he was sent home with me. I have a trip planned for Sep 3 where we will be flying on a plane for 5 hours. Is it ok for him to take the trip and fly? | Hello, That sound its mostly caused by bubbles formed into the neck articulations. Since you feel symptoms related to body and head position, it may indicate also instability of your cervical spine, seen mostly in degenerative changes. Discuss with your Doctor, and get x-rays of your cervical spine in order to understand better your condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I had my gallbladder removed last oct, since then, everytime i have my period, i feel discomfort pain in the area of epigastric with vomiting , it takes about 3 to 4days, everytime i eat i vomit, i can take any food even water, its been 4months now, its very consistent, the pain comes on the 1st day of my period. what is the cause thank you | Hello. Thanks for using this forum on Chat Doctor. The interrelationship of menstrual cycle and the symptoms after gall bladder removal has been studied and still research is going on. The explanation lies in the fact that during menstrual cycle two hormones, estrogen and progesterone play important role. Progesterone is known to cause delayed gastric emptying which means food is released more slowly from the stomach. After gall bladder removal surgery, bile content in the stomach increases many folds. The bile content increases further during menstrual cycle from the fact that progesterone delays food release. This combination of delayed emptying and increased gastric bile reflux leads to discomfort in epigastric region along with vomiting. Consult with your doctor for further anti-emetic prescription. Feel free for further queries. Regards. |
Will lysol kill any lingering hand foot mouth bacteria? My friends daughter was diagnosed today and she was at my house playing with my daughters toys approximatly 5 days ago, if i spray her toys with lysol will that help and is that safe for my daughters toys that she may put in her mouth tomorrow? | Thanks for asking. I have gone through your question and understand your concern. You said that your friends' daughter has been diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease. You said that she played with your daughter 5 days before, I want to a mention point here that, duration(incubation period) between the virus that goes to body and the illness like fever is generally 3 to 6 days in hand foot mouth disease. So as you said that 5 days has passed since she is not developed and symptoms. It is very unlikely that she will develop the s disease now. yeah, this is you can spray her toys with Lysol to prevent infection but after spray with Lysol wash with tap water before your kid touch them. Thanks hope I answered your question. |
I have upper back pain on both sides, chest tightness both sides and underarm pain. I had full heart work up and it was cleared. I had an upper endoscopy, lower abdominal ct scan, and gall bladder ultrasound. All were fine. I have some gastritis everyday. I am wondering if I should have my lungs or spine checked. I dont have any trouble breathing or pain when breathing, but have read early lung cancer can cause this pain. Any ideas what could cause this? | Hello Thanks for posting your query. Upper back pain and chest tightness seems to be due to muscle spasm. As your heart workup, lower ABD ct, ultrasound are fine, do not worry. Also, it is not sign of early lung cancer. Back stretching exercises will be helpful to relieve the spasm. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be also helpful. Hope this will help regards. Chat Doctor. Orthopedic Surgeon. |
Hi Doctor, My Wife is Tubercular Meningitis and she was treated 10 days from 15.11.2013 to 25.11.2013 in hospital including 2 day ICU due loss of control etc.In CSF test showed sugar 19mg/dl, Protein- 132 mg/dl, WBC count 40/cumm, N-65%,L-35% consitent with bacterial meningitis seen .CSF grew staph. aureus. CT head shows Normal Scan.MRI brain contrast shows focal area of cerebrities involving Left basal ganglia and temporal lobe region with diffuse meningitis.Multiple Ring enhancing lesion in both cerebral and cerebella hemisphere are likely tuberculous. She was on AKT 4 with Levoflox 750 & Benadon 20 mg medication from last 3 months including Wysolane 30 mg for 2 months. But from this month(19 Febraury ,2014) the doctor changed the medication from AKT 4 to R-Cinex 600/300 ,PZA,Benadone. . From last few days she is feeling lack of movement in both the legs including all joint pain with itching.Kindly suggest | Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below- |
My father right arm bone (Between shoulder & elbow) was fracture last week and doctor advice to make surgery and fix the plate. But i have questions my father has a sugar, high BP, breathing problem and heart size is a bigger than the normal size. Hence in this condition is it possible to make the surgery? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns Your father has fracture humerus, this fracture could be treated conservatively in some cases and other cases need surgery according to fracture displacement. If I were his treating Doctor for this case I will ask him to do full laboratory investigations, ECG, ECHOcardiography and chest x-ray and to consult anesthesia doctor before doing surgery. If He is unfit for surgery so closed reduction and coaptation splint is the only option. |
I had a sudden sharp pain in various locations around my abdomen. Then, I felt my lower arms and hands tingling and numb. Then my hands started to contract to where all my fingers were pushed together involuntarily and I could not move them. I started to feel the tingling in my feet as well but then it started to subside. After awhile, I started to gain the control but my hands still feeling kind of weak. What could be the reason? | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. The pain in abdomen and then the tingling and spasms of your hands and feet are suggestive that you have an attack of reduced calcium in the body. I would advise you to get your blood electrolytes tested and get corrected with a combination of vitamin D and calcium an appropriate dosage. Also, to get the hormone studies of the parathyroid glands as well as a high resolution ultrasonography of the neck for parathyroid glands. If there is an adenoid or so you have to get it operated. |
My husband has been using a CPAP for several years. Just recently his teeth ache badly and are sensitive to heat and cold and he feels he has sinus pressure. He got an ex-ray from regular doctor and they could find nothing. He went to dentist he could not find anything either...so I got to thinking maybe it is the CPAP causing the issue? | Hi. Thanks for the query.CPAP machine use is not the cause for sensitivity of teeth rather if you have sensitivity to hot and cold then it is most probably due to Identical hypersensitivity. When the nerve endings of the teeth are exposed it can cause irritation of the nerve fibers causing sensitive teeth. For now, you can start using anti sensitivity toothpaste. Apply the paste for about 30-40 seconds and brush your teeth with it. Avoid very cold and hot foods and just bring them.to room temperature. Use soft toothbrush to brush your teeth. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I also take MS Contin 60 mg BID. How is this holding up with the Oxycodone 10/325, 4 times a day, as well as 6 tablespoons of paregoric per day. My back and knees still give me a fit, have had 3 spinal surgeries,both knees operated on, 4 heart attacks, triple by pass heart surgery, a stroke, heart failure, currently have my 2nd ICD which I have been shocked 2 times from (saved me both times). Thanks for listening Paul | You should be asking your personal physician who prescribed these medications as to what combination is necessary and/or adequate for the pain. If you are self treating I would highly recommend you seek out a physician to help with managing your pain. You are talking about combining a lot of high-powered opiate Chat Doctor. Please rate this a 5-STAR ENCOUNTER and feel free to write more questions to me at |
Hi Dr. Prasad. I am a 23 year old male and over the past few days I have been noticing a strange redness on the opening of my urethra . I opened it slightly with my fingers and can see 2 or 3 small bright red bumps. Almost as if they are hidden in the opening of the urethra. When I stand normally, the opening of the urethra is very red in one spot about 2 or 3 millimetres big. What could this be? Thanks | Hello, Thanks for the consult. Brief answer, This may be due to urethritis or any sexually transmitted diseaseExplanation,1. I have seen your query. I am happy to help you. You already mentioned that you have red bumps at the site of urethral opening2. This red bumps may be due to urethritis which is commonly due to gonococcus or any sexually transmitted diseases like herpes or syphilis3. Kindly do urine examination for bacteria, V Chat Doctor. |
I am 70 years old and have prostate cancer with a gleason score of 7. I weigh 175 lbs.i am 5lb 8\". i will be doing Robotic lyproscopic prostascoptomy surgery on the 24th of this month. i have pain in my abdomen and headaches what could be the problem?i am hypertension and had one surgery of removing hernia 15 years ago. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have prostate cancer, and you are going for surgery. You also have hypertension, so your headache is mostly due to hypertension. Furthermore, you should take antihypertensive Chat Doctor. Furthermore, you should go for ultrasound abdomen or ct scan abdomen to search for and metastatic lesion. 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. |
I am 27 years old and recently my niece hit my cheek with her head and my 2nd to last tooth became loose and fell I didnt go to the dentist just started gargling warm water and salt its been about 2 months and now it feels like a piece of skin hanging from where the tooth fell out what could it be? I didnt go cause I dont have dental insurance and havent been to the dentist since I was about 10 | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your question, the hanging tissue could be the flap covering the socket.when the tooth has come out of its socket the body take some time to close that gap by formation of clot and that becomes hard...if there is excess tissue over the socket it appears like a hanging overgrowth...or socket granuloma...consult a dentist and take an radiograph to rule out any tooth fragment which is half broken and left within the socket...consult a dentist at least once in a year to check the status of your teeth... I hope my answer will help you. |
I have been having a sour taste in my mouth and my saliva tastes sour. I do not have any canker sores but my toungue hurts. I have beeb rinsing QID with 5ml nystatin (oral sol.) What do you reccomend? Is there a charge for this question. If yes then forget it. Cant afford it. On medicare and BCBS. THANKS ANYWAY. DEB | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Sour taste in the saliva can be due to abscess formation it can be because of many reasons , gingivitis inflammation of the gingival due to plague and calculus deposition, Periodontal abscesses formed due to decayed tooth, Depositions on the tongue due to poor oral hygiene . Visit to the Dentist and get checkup done . Get complete mouth scaling polishing and root planing done. Maintain a good oral hygiene , use lukewarm saline gargles 3-4 times a day , use antiseptic mouthwash gargles twice daily . Avoid eating hot and spicy foods. Take vitamin supplements. Hope this helps out. Regards. |
Hi, i am 24 years. I had acne problem due to irregular periods(Hormone imbalance). I consulted a dermotologist and he prescribed Aldactone 50, calutide and glycomet 1gram tablets. And also Ban a Tan after bath and lomela and candiderma in nights. I am following the above for one year and black patches gone. But now Doctor replaced lomela with dremz and ban a tan with melaglow. And i stopped taking tablets alone and now again i am geeting acne. I am Very much depressed and sad. I dont know the reason pls guide me ASAP | Hi, I can understand your concern for irregular periods(Hormone imbalance) and acne. Pimples erupts due to hormone testosterone and its bye-products. This hormone plays the most important role in high oil secretion and increase the size of oil glands in both males and females. Due to high oil secretion the pores or ducts of the glands are blocked. It leads to formation of pimples and also abnormal periods. In females there is not a direct presence of testosterone is there, but the female hormones turn into the testosterone and other of related chemicals. You have been provided good treatment with Spironolactone and Metformin which are the mainstay of the treatment for your kind of problem. I additionally suggest you to apply clindamycin gel at the pimples' area. DO not use any cosmetics on face. You can meet a dermatologist for best guidance. Take care. |
My bot just turn 10. He running fever between 99.5-103 up and down for almost 3 days. Gave him motrin every 6 hrs., but seems not working much..is there any medication or remedy that I can do more except ice pack, cold shower, and give plenty of fluid? | Hello, At the age of 10, many conditions causes fever. You have not mentioned any other symptoms your child suffering from, otherwise it would be of great help in diagnosing the condition. The treatment you are giving is right to lower the temperature. But as you said it is not working, following may be the reasons |
Hello Doctor,My self Koteswara rao from vinukonda guntur district, My sister is suffering from mentallly retardation from childhood onwords, we are taking the medical course from Guntur.Now i want your appointment for to explain my sister condition she is 25 years old is there any chances to recover normal, please let meknow | Hello and thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about your sisters mental retardation problem. Regarding your question whether mental retardation is curable, the answer is unfortunately, no. It is not possible to reverse this condition and bring he back to normal. However, there are many ways to help her. Firstly, she needs a proper evaluation and IQ test to determine her level of mental retardation - whether it is mild, moderate or severe. Then according to the level of impairment, help can be planned. Special training, vocational rehabilitation, social skills training, etc. can help in improving her quality of life and plan her future. If she is having behavioral problems or psychiatric symptoms, then medication can be given to control them. Best wishes. |
i m 30 now, i m having acne since i was 14. acne breakout usually appears morey when i ejaculate fluid through masturbation, a physician once prescribed me aldactone 100 mg for For 2 months and magically it cleared up my skin and when i stopped the medication acne began to come back again. pls do suggest a cure for my problem. | Hi dear, first masturbation is totally normal and don't have any relation to acne. Even if it has, it should decrease acne in fact, as masturbation decreases the level of testosterone temporarily. So don't worry about that. Coming to your treatment, use Darlene gel 1% in night and clindamycin gel in day. This u must continue for at least 3 months even when acne not there. U might get a longing relief. Thank u |
hi Doctor, I am having clogged ears from past 10 days and my ears doesnot seems to have any wax in the ears. And i dont have any cold or any sympotms... i have quit smoking and it is almost 37 day or so. i have tried blowing my nose and other small things. | Hello dear, There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the hypopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear.Also, obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, cold & congestion, can lead to ear pain/congestion by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the hypopharynx & middle ear. The management consists of |
one of my uncle who is in India has sever stomach pain and after taking CT scan doctors said there is a small projection or bulging in the liver and they are saying it is the symptom of cancer is it so, if it so, what is the further formality and do we need any surgery, what will be its cost | Hi, uncles age? Small projection in liver may or may not be cancer. We have to do a USG guided FNAC for the confirmation. I have to look at the CT scan films to comment about the operability of the lesion. Ur uncles condition is to be assessed for surgery and how much benefit we will get with surgery. U can mail me the photos of CT scan. The cost of treatment is different at different places in India. At my center in Ajmer Rajasthan, it will cost around rs. 80,000 in general ward. |
Hi I got all four of my wisdoms surgically removed, its been exactly a week since theyve been removed, and three of them are healing perfectly and the stitches seem ready to fall off, except for one... the wound on my bottom-left side is still experiencing sharp pain, and when I went to feel it with my tongue, it feels like a piece of loose fat is over the wound. I get a weird taste in my mouth too... what could this be? | Hi. Thanks for the query. Foul taste and pain at the site of wisdom tooth extraction can be due to infection in the extraction socket or can be due to Chat Doctor. . Both the conditions needs proper management. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x-ray done to check whether there is any remaining root piece in the extraction socket. If there is infection a script of antibiotics like Augmenting and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can help. If there is a |
Good Day Doc, I am taking Losartan 100 mg and Diltiazem cd 120 mg in the morning and Diltiazem cd 120 mg at night for two weeks now. But I can still feel my heart rate is sometimes fast in the afternoon. Is it normal? Prior to this I had an episode on Aug 25 for a BP of 194 / 96 due to a rebound from Clonidine .3 mg which I took for 5 nights (per PCP take once daily). Now I even developed an anxiety. PLEASE, Kindly assist me Doc. Thank you - Tes | Hello, If it is something wrong with the heart rate, then it can only be known by ECG, and it has got no symptoms that can indicate the change in heart rate, of course, you must be having some symptoms, but for reason for that could be something else but not the heart rate changed, if you want to clear the doubt, then you have to get done the EKG test, moreover whatever the medicine you are on is for hypertension and not anything to do with the heart rate. In my opinion, it is the anxiety that must be playing the role here, so try to come out of it, even it is nothing to take anything with clonidine so just try to low down the stress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
For about 5 years, since I was 16, I ve had a kind of constant pressure in my right leg, it sometimes feels like tingling. The pressure is mostly in my inner thigh, but as the years went by I feel it more in my knee. Whenever I stretch my leg there s always a popping sound up and down the leg, I ve been to a doctor and taken an MRI but they couldn t find anything. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised along with MRI of the lumbar spine or knee based on the clinical assessment. As the pain looks in the nature of radiation from thigh to leg it can be pinched nerve in the lumbar spine and with the help of MRI the soft tissue status can be understood. Post which with physical therapy you should respond well. Also, if the pain is consistent to the knee and give trouble while walking down or up the stairs then an MRI of knee post clinical assessment is advised. Even in this if the ligaments are fine enough than with simple physical therapy you should respond well. Since you haven't mention which region MRI was taken it will be tough to help. If knee MRI showed normal than a lumbar spine might be needed and vice versaRegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
My Mother is 60 Years old and she is suffering from Cerebral atrophy. we consult many neurologist and psychiatrist but we found there is not much change in her condition in fact it is getting worst day by day. Can any one suggest me the what are the risk associated with this disorder, Is it curable or not. what is the probability of recovery . We want to help her best. Please suggest me | Hi, Cerebral atrophy may be age-related or Alzheimer's disease or multiple infarcts or stroke or multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis associated atrophy can be treated, and they may recover early and attain a normal life expectancy of others. Alzheimer's disease patients may not recover completely, their life expectancy is less than 10 years even with treatment. Therefore, give him supportive care along with that regular exercise and green leafy vegetable consumption are recommended. Please consult your euro physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi Doctors, Greetings for the Day....! I would like to participate in sex with my fiance without using any condoms. my query is what are the tablets to help her to avoid pregnancy after sex? What are the process to usage of that tablets? Have to use those tablets before sex or After sex? This is first time to me and her to participate in sex. please donot suggest condoms beacuse those wont give satisfaction. Please suggest me here and please reply me in clear and understandable language. | Hello misunderstand your concernFollowing emergency contraception you can use after sex.1. I Pill |
I have a friend who is being treated for sjogrens syndrome . She recently went on a lower dose of her oral prednisone . Not long after she did this she started having dizzyness when she moved her head to the left side. We tried some eply maneuver exercises at home and she did have episodes of dizzyness when we did a few of the positions. I am curious if the dizzyness is vertigo , if its related to the lowered dose of prednisone, or if it is something complely unrelated. Also while doing the exercises noticed a swollen lymph node on one side of her neck | Hello, If there was a difference in the giddiness in different positions of head during Atlas maneuver then it is likely to be vertigo. However, physician doing the maneuver can best judge it. Lowering dose of prednisolone usually does not cause dizziness, if the dose reduction is slow. Apart from that electrolyte disturbances in blood as result of prednisone can sometimes cause dizziness. She needs to be evaluated by a physician for making a conclusion. Good luck. |
I have had psoriasis for five yrs and it has gradually become worse. my scalp has scales and IF have tried everything to relieve the itching an embarassment of it. My back and chest broke out worse after I had breast surgery three wks ago , I am thinkingabout humira or enbrel but IT don t have the money to pay for it can you please please help me. | Psoriasis in the latest studies is shown as chronic inflammation of one or more common foods we use Dali increases when immunity go down due to any reason you need to get blood serum tests for specific antibodies for milk wheat potato Chaney rice nuts egg and other food you take daily and eliminate according to results and after few wk of with Chat Doctor. 5 mg tab twice a week tab basting 10 mg at night liquid antacid apply calamine lotion mixed with salicylic acid ointment on affected area apply beclomethasone lotion at night in whole scalp and wash in morning with ketoconazole shampoo in morning need to apply twice a week no toxic shampoo oils soaps and body application materials |
I had my wisdom teeth out in aug 2010 since then i have been getting pain on the right hand side, i get tooth , gum and ear pain and my neck and glands also is in pain. i have seen specialist who have done xrays etc, been given drugs to get rid of pain but none of them have worked. i am getting really frustrated now as the pain is unbelievable at times and is affecting my worklife and sociallife. | Hello there, As you have mentioned you got your wisdom tooth extracted 2 years back, so we cannot expect any infection arising from the wisdom tooth removal. The problem of pain in the ears, neck and other areas may arise if any residual piece of tooth or one of the roots of the wisdom tooth is left extracted in the socket, this residual piece may undergo infection and spread to adjacent structures. This can only be confirmed by clinical examination and x-ray evaluation. I would suggest you to get an OPG radiograph done which will sow the picture of entire jaw, accordingly treatment can be planned. I hope this helps, take care. |
Two months back, detected for type 2 diabetes.i am taking Glycomet 500 after Break fast and dinner. My sugar levels are now 190 fasting and 300 pp.weather it is necessary to continue the dose as it is or should it be increased? Secondly Can I take Glycomet 500 SR in place of Glycomet 500 | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question completely and understand your concerns. Your Fasting blood glucose and post radial blood glucose are still high. For good control of diabetes, your fasting blood glucose should be less than 110 and your post radial blood glucose should be less than 160. I would advise you to get your HbA1C levels also checked. This is a blood test which tells you your average blood glucose over the last 3 months. For good diabetes control, it should be less than 6.5% provided you are below 60 years of age and without any other health problems like recent heart attack, stroke etc. For better control of your blood glucose levels, I would advise you to increase your Glycogen dose. Take Glycogen 1000 mg twice a day, at breakfast and dinner time. you could take Glycogen SR 1000 mg as well. SR means Slow Release tablets, the side effects with SR medication are lesser than with conventional tablets. Kindly check your fasting and post radial blood glucose levels in 2 weeks. I would advise you to follow a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, reduce the quantity of carboy Chat Doctor. Avoid high fatty, high sugary and high calorie food. Exercise for at least 45 minutes every day. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank regards |
I have pain only on my right side, it has been there about six days now, the pain is when someone or myself touches my skin or when I get cold or hot, where by bra runs is also tender. The pain is around my rib cage . Sometimes i notice it when I take breathes, or when I lay on my side. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain on the rib cage while breathing. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to May reason like muscle strain, myofascial pain, chest infection, acid reflux and lift something too heavy. It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina. Consult orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle. For now continue taking Advil, stay calm and apply warm compresses to back. I would suggest you to consult cardiologist also for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina. Doctor may order ECG, TMT along witChatDoctorplete blood profile and troponin t test. I to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe isosorbide initiate, beta blockers, furosemide, sedative and aspirin. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Hi few days back dog bite happened for me same day with in 30 min had TT injection and next day evening onwards started the anti rabies vaccine course. I have taken 5 injections. Please let me know started course after 36 hours started the anti rabies course is there any effect please guide on this right now 40 days completed till now no issue. If anything further I have to follow? | Hello, I've gone through your query and I want to reassure you that you've done everything you could. Current guidelines suggest even less doses (4) so if you've done 5 you're done. The vaccine should be started as soon as possible but It's never too late unless symptoms have already appeared. Its good news that you haven't had any symptoms so far and you're not very likely to develop symptoms hereafter. If you do, then a doctors' assessment (in person) would be necessary. Unless you know that the dog was diseased, you shouldn't worry too much about it! Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi sir i am Ali from pakistan..i am a senior medical staff in emergency department in a hospital ...i would like to stat that my father is diabetic patient for last 08 years associated with hypertension..according to his saying there is abnormal development of lump behind the knee with no any pain..kindly give me suggestion that how to treat this problem...kindly reply on my email...i am so in tension .... YYYY@YYYY | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From the history, it seems that it could be a popliteal cyst, which is a benign cyst behind the knee joint communicating with the joint cavity. However, this can not be diagnosed with certainty without a physical examination and some other investigations. Therefore, I would advise you to take appointment with a general surgeon of your area, and get it examined for a proper management of the condition. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
the other night i was lay in bed trying to sleep. All of a sudden my brain felt it was vibrating violently (think of one of those vibrating exercise plates) and there was alot of pressure and my hearing turned to a loud ringing sound. i thought i was dying by the time i had thought that it was over. | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. Well if you are experiencing this type of problem with sleep disturbances and torridness there might be psychiatric condition. Panic attacks along with these type of symptoms as experienced by you make many teenagers and middle-aged to visit frequently to ER.Also, I would like to suggest visiting neurologist to find out the actual underlying cause. Consult your nearest medical consultant to take some relaxing medicines I hope you will feel better within one to two days. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
My son is 15. He has had fever for 6 days. The fever has ranged from none to 104.5, with most days around 102. My doctor says its a virus and to wait it out. He is extremely weak. No symptoms other than weakness and loss of appetite. The doctor has done a flu test, strep test, and blood test which revealed a high blood cell count, but thats all. Advice? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Appetite loss and weakness or malaise is very common in the recovery or convalescence period of viral illness. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness only. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
My wife, 58 years of age, has swelling of the salivary gland below the ear, as in mumps. It started one side;cghs dr prescribed an antibiotic (cifran); the swelling subsided and disappeared in about a week; then it started on the other side around March 7th; she is now on augmentin 625 and combiflex for a few 2 days; unlike usual mumps which passes in a week, the swelling is still there and is painful. The swollen region is hard and hot to touch. Wonder if surgery is warranted. Incidentally, she is a diabetic and is on bezathine penicillin once in 3 weeks for 15 years now for suspected RHD. Will be thankful for advising the right hospital | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint swelling of the salivary gland below the ear that occurred on one side and subsided in a week but occurred on other side seems to be due to bacterial infection in the glands and not Mumps that is a viral infection. You should consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated, and he can do a proper clinical evaluation and also evaluated you oral cavity and teeth as swollen gum flap over the wisdom tooth can also cause swelling under the ear. He can also advise you MRI of glands, x-ray of wisdom teeth, blood tests, saliva culture and salivary amylase levels depending on suspected cause to rule out whether it is bacterial or viral infection or dental problem. Treatment can be planned once diagnosis is confirmed... As of now continue taking augmenting and Coquitlam and do cool compresses over swelling. Chat Doctor. . Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
HiI was circumcised 6 days ago and Im feeling an unbearable pain which makes it hard for me to walk. Im coming out pus just below the muscle or vein that comes out after circumcision and my vein is also swollen. My doctor gave me painamol, gen payne and Betamox as from day one but they seem not to help. The pus and smell started immediately after he removed the bandages, he only bandaged my penis for 3 days then told me to go wash it off with water that has salt but its getting worse. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorAlthough the healing process is a bit fast in the circumcised wound, if it became septic then this need to be treated with proper antibiotic, if I would be your doctor then I would treat your wound with the following medicine,1) Tab Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid (You have to adjust the dose according to your age and wait as such you have not given this information here)2) Provide Iodine ointment apply this on your wound frequently keep the wound clean this will come around within a week and no need to worry, take care and have nice day. |
Hello, My name is XXXX. I am having some problems with my health and no doctor can seem to figure it out. Back in November of 2015, I started awaking to a yellowish fluid in my bra. After about a week, I discovered that the fluid was coming from my right breast. I felt around my breast and discovered a small lump. I went to the doctor who, because of my age of 28, wrote it off as a fibroadenoma. I left it alone. I left the country for a few months, and in South Africa the leakage came back worse than before, so I went back again to the doctor. She had a ultrasound done and revealed that I not only had a Fribroadenoma, but also a Intraductal Papilloma, which would explain my leakage. That was back in March of this year. Over the months the lumps have gotten bigger, they hurt constantly, at least twice a day, and i feel three prominent new lumps that have developed beneath my right breast. I have not had a new ultrasound or mammogram done due to lack of funds. I have had blood work done within the last week and they all reveal nothing to be wrong. Not only am I in pain from my breasts, yes the left one hurts as well just no lumps found yet although a tiny one is popping up in the middle of my chest bone. I am also having serious body aches. Like, my muscles hurt like no other as if I have done an immense amount of days labor, sore, right down to the bones. My upper and lower back are in more pain than I can ever remember them ever being in before. My glands swell randomly, behind my jaw area, and my arm pits area. They don t stay swollen, they just swell as if I m sick but after about four to five hours the pain associated goes away, leaving me simply feeling EXTREMELY exhausted!!!! I can t stay awake to save my life. I don t know whats wrong with me! My head has been hurting, at least one headache a day, and I have the worst dizzy spells, EVERYTIME I stand up.....someone help me out here! I cant handle being cast aside as if I m just some crazy, hypochondriac 28 year old. I know I m not crazy, I know what I m going through is not normal! Whats causing these lumps to starting popping up in my breasts, why are they growing, and why am I feeling as though I have a forever flu??? | Hi, As per my surgical experience, the issue with both sides breast swelling with supportive symptoms indicate possible hormone disturbances induced fibroadenomas of the breast. An ultrasound of both breasts with hormone levels evaluation is best recommended at this point. Till that time, analgesic with anti-inflammatory action as ibuprofen with paracetamol serves best to relieve the pain and agony. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doctor,Today I went to the dental emergency for control for the fifth time. I have had infection on my tooth for a week. I had had siz dosage of penicilin until today. But unfortunately today, when I had the same injection I felt very bad. I couldnt talk I could not breath properly, and I thought that I was going to die.Then they took me emergency and and I stayed there nearly two hours.I m still not very fine, I sometimes feel as if I m going to faint. The thing is I m an erasmus student in Czech Republic right now. So, I m scared to go to dental surgery again for tomorrow.Now what would you recommend me?I will appreciate if you reply.Thanks from now. | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Please do not get worried it could be a hypersensitivity reaction due to penicillin injection. It can take place any type due to resistant strains of bacteria developed, mutation or new strains of bacteria. Please speak to your treating doctor for change of antibiotics and culture sensitivity test. The symptoms developed would go away in due course of time.Meanwhile, take rest and good care of yourself. Thanks. Take care. |
Hi. I have had multiple pregnancy tests at home but they all come back negative. The last one was two days ago. My last period was 90 days ago. Ever since my splectomy to keep my platelet levels from dwindling, my period has always been speratic but has never been this long between cycles. Recently, i have been feeli g a lot of movement in my lower abdomen. Is it possible i could be pregnant. My husband and i have been trying to bave a baby, and i heard from coworkers that it is possible. I would greatly appreciate it if you could shed some light. Thank you in advance | HelloThanks for your query. With multiple negative pregnancy tests, you are NOT pregnant. What you are feeling could be muscle fluttering in the lower abdomen. These are routine twitches of the abdominal muscles. You need a gynecological evaluation to know the cause of missed periods, which would include having a pelvic ultrasound, which would conclusively rule out pregnancy for you. All the best. Take care. |
Basically what it says above. For a while now I have a burning sensation coming from my liver area. It s off and on, no more than once every other day. But when it does happen, it s painful enough to stop me from doing anything fo about 1/2 hour. No other symptoms to speak of. | Howell come to ChatDoctorInitially this can be considered as Hyperacidity unless this is being proved something else later on if the treatment fails to respond for this, till then condition could be treated with the following medicines,1) Tab Omeprazole 40 mg once in day at evening time 2) Tab Risperidone 30 mg once in day at evening time this may not be liver disease, if above medicines fails to work, then investigation would be likely, take care, have a nice day. |
IN 2008 I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MRSA IN TNE GALLBLADDER. I SPENT A MONTH IN THE HOSPITAL, AS IT INFECTED MY ABDOMEN AS WELL. I HAVE LINGERING PAIN, FATIGUE AND SLEEPLESSNESS. IVE ALSO SUFFERED FROM CONTINUOS INFECTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. I WAS EXTREMLY HEALTHY PRIOR TO THE MRSA AND THE DRS. HAVE NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PAIN. COULD IT BE LONG TERM AFFECT OF MRSA OR ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENT? I M MOSTLY BED RIDDEN FROM THE PAIN AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE MY LIFE BACK. | Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! I understand your concern. Has your GB been removed? I think post surgery you might have developed adhesions which could cause pain. I don't think MRSA has any role in it now as you have no other systemic symptom. It is important to carefully follow your doctors instructions about your diet. Avoid high-fat foods. Take bulking agents, antispasmodic agents and proton pump inhibitors. You can get a follow-up USG done. You can visit Local doctor/pain and palliative clinic for relief. Take care! |
What does minimal involutional change in the cerebellum mean its suspectedWhat does it mean on a CATScan there is a tiny approximately 3mm low-density area in the medial left lentiform nucleus area. The age of this lesion in uncertain. But the doctor from ER states further evaluation can be obtained with a MRI. Should I get the MRI done? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Both the findings on the MRI brain are minor and there is no need to worry. Minimal involution changes in cerebellum can normally occur with aging.3 mm low density area in the left uniform nucleus is most likely a small old infarct (lack of blood flow). However, as the ER doctor suggested, more detailed information can be obtained with MRI of brain. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Dear sir,i m suffering with typhoid fever since 2 months.In the early stage i took antiobiotics i.e macpod-oz for 15 days and left.Then after 15 days of leaving the medicine means after 1 month i again got very high fever and widal test shows 1 in 1 | Hi Dear and welcome to Chat Doctor ......in our set-up where hygienic condition is not too good, and typhoid is endemic, we consider 1 |
Hi, I have a problem with small little cuts on the inside of my lower lip . On the same side of flesh that lays against my lower teeth . They aren t particularly painful unless my teeth put pressure on them by biting my lower lip, and I believe they might be from my actual teeth cutting into my lip. Admittedly, the teeth on my lower jaw are pretty jagged and not very straight. The cuts just sort of look like precise deep-ish indents that are colored red or dark pink, much darker than the rest of my inner lip. They are only visible if I pull my lower lip down to see the innermost side of the lip. | DEAR FRIEND. Thanks for sharing your concern. Your history suggests that the cuts inside your lower lip is due to the traumatic bite caused from crowded lower(anterior) front teeth. For temporary relief, you can apply gel on the affected area(colonel). For permanent relief, please visit your orthodontist and get appliance to correct your MAL aligned teeth. If the cuts persists, it can lead to ulceration and canker sore too. Meanwhile you can take capsules becomes for 15 days. Also maintain very good oral hygiene, as Crowding of teeth also results in plaque accumulation and thereby gingivitis. Hope it helps, thanks. |
Sir....I have a big problem of hand practice from last 5 year now iam still 18 .... I do hand practice 4 - 5 in a week ...when I do this I control my mind I losss my mind ? A Sir...I am week from my childhood ...but In that case I started hand practice ....now I am fell iam no healty from my body still I look 12 year boy.....I am think many time to drop but I can t ? sir tl me how I quite this from my life ? What wil treatment & medicine ? but sir pls pls tell me the solution how I quite otherwise I quit.....? Sir pls pls ...tell me the medicine also anf how will make health.& diet also ? pls pls help sir | HelloThanks for query. You have been indulged in masturbation since 5 years and now facing problems related to your general health which you think it to be due to masturbationFirst of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your general health.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day. Though it is harmless, excessive and frequent habitual masturbation does affect quality of erection and delays ejaculation. Please try to reduce the frequency of masturbation by keeping yourself busy in activities like sports, reading , social work etc. so that you will not get free time to masturbate.Finally, it is your self-determination that will help to quit this habit. Chat Doctor. |
my 2 1/2 yr old for the past 2 days has had episodes of being lathargeic pale, tears and seem very tired,. He is now running a fever 102.9 ped said it was ok to let him sleep for no more than 2 hrs then to wake him. Im getting scared as this is not his personality at all. should we go to the er | Thanks for flow up, high fever or a high temperature is usually a symptom of infection |
Myself Kuldeep, dear doctor my SGPT | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for the query. There is no specific exercise for fatty liver, it shold be aerobic exercises, and you need to regulate your body weight by exercise and dietary changes. Especially limit sugar and fats intake, alcohol intake. You need to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. If there is lipid levels elevation or sugar blood elevation you need to take medicines for it. Also, there are certain medicines for fatty liver, but it should be taken only if it can't be regulated by dietary and lifestyle habits Wish you good health. Regards |
My daughter is 3 with cavities in her front four teeth....her appointment isnt for another 2 weeks with the dentist, but will they be able to fill in the cavities? They are looking pretty bad at the moment no matter how consistent we are with brushing....are there other options I should be prepared for when I go for her visit? | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query, understand your concern as your daughter had cavities in front tooth don't worry yes your dentist will be able to fill them with tooth colored restorative material so you visit your dentist clinic as per your schedule appointment. In future maintain proper hygiene to prevent cavity in further tooth. Hope this will help you. Wishing your daughter good health. |
I have problems with swelling and (pain bottom) in my left foot, my MD checked for congestive heart failure, liver, kidney and diabetes, lab was negetive, I also went to a cardiologist back in May 2012, no problem there. Please help!! Podiatist will be my next appt/request of full body MRI. | Hello, As the pain is in the lower part of the foot and even the swelling of ankle if the cardiac profile turned out normal than this will be a honey related issue. Having an x-ray or foot will be advised. As foot pains are caused due to the weakness of the muscles of the foot and also the weight transfer. Doing regular exercise for the foot - like ankle toe movements, for let - ankle toe movements and for the thigh - like static Qua Chat Doctor. Usually doing general exercise every day will help improve the fitness levels and proper transfer of weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In |
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