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I injured my arm while falling backwards and am not sure what I hit it on. Immediately about a 4 inch lump appeared. Shortly after that the forearm became black, blue, red, and later yellow. Now, a month later I have an inch and a half raised lump on the forearm, and it is black and sometimes red. Will it go away? Dr. did xray - not fractured. Do I need to do anything else after using ice? | HI, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-DEar,IN my opinion, your 1-month-old black /red resolved /recovered fore-arm lump, is due to the -traumatic contused forearm tissue with hematoma, induration,which recovered from 4 inches to 1.5 inches.3-The fact it is not fractured forearm-confirms the soft tissue contusion with hematoma.4-Treatment would be -tb-sero-peptidase for 10 days / and with-4-b-NSAIDS and 4-c -tomophobe -call would resolve it fast.4-d-and or antibiotics under cover of surgeon.5-Hope this would solve your query to your satisfaction.6-Wellcome for more queries to me On Chat Doctor.7-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query. Have a Good Day.!! |
Hi doctor.....actuallu my father is suffering from liver cancer n their liver is also80% damage ......he also have hapetits c and he is having canada PR but no medical insurance.....me want to know how much it expensive their treatment in canada n he has already one surgery of removing tumor in india.......if secind surgery is to be done how much its cost......he is no medical insurance....thanks doc | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Ther cost is very high, and it is not advisable to have liver resection without insurance. This is complex surgical procedure and the outcome is hardly predictable considering his liver condition. In most countries malignant diseases and treatment should not be charged but check it with doctors in your place. Hope I have answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards |
i have brittle bone disease.i fell last night and hurt my hand and wrist.a and e x rayed it.no fracture showed up.but they said a fracture along the wrist doesn,t show up for 10 days when it,s starting to heal.they give me a splint to wear.the pain is alot worse today,the pain is moving up my arm and into my shoulder | Hello, The most common complication with a fracture in a person having the brittle bone disease is non-union i.e. fracture does not unite so easily. As in your case, only a few fractures like scaphoid bone fractures of the wrist may not show at the time of injury, but maximum fractures are easy to diagnose. As you have a brittle bone disease it is better to go for CT SCAN to diagnose the fracture without wasting time. And of course splint age is a must and for a longer duration in your case than a person without brittle bone disease. Take anti-inflammatory analgesics, calcium, vitamin D supplements and get the CT SCAN done. And for arm and shoulder use ice packs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
thanks. just wondering if low haemoglobin can cause joint pain. my dad has had severe joint pain for a few weeks. prescribed valium, now prednisone. helping a bit. yesterday strong chest pain, possibly angina. had ECG nothing abnormal. his haemoglobin is low and he has never had anaemia related problems before? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Anemia is not probably the cause of joint pain. Joint pain can occur due to joint related disorders like trauma, arthritis which can be inflammatory or autoimmune. Response to steroids (prednisone) suggests the joint problem to be autoimmune in nature. Low hemoglobin or anemia can lead to tiredness and lethargy. Pain in the chest can be due to disorders of cardiovascular system, respiratory system or musculoskeletal system. However, a normal ECG rules out disorders of cardiovascular system. But if the pain persists you need to go for further investigations like echocardiography and stress test to rule out cardiovascular disorder. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I have had a sharp pain in my left side for a month now. I had a ct scan 2 weeks ago. Everything looked good they said. and gave me some pain medication. Morphine. My doctor changed it to Tramadol and I have had two sessions with a massage therapist. i still have this sharp pain.I was sure it is another kidney stone. Same pain as 8 years ago when I passed a stone after a couple of days. what do you think.Dan Kennedy | HiT hanks for asking. Renal calculi or renal stones are recurrent in nature in a lot of people, they tend to reoccur after a period of time. If you had a history of stone, there is a big possibility of another one. Only way to ascertain the diagnosis is ultrasound of the renal area. I will advise you to consult your doctor to organize a renal scan along with urine examination, as urinary tract infections are very common with the renal stones. Hope it helps. Thanks. |
In 1983 I lost my spleen and broke many bones in a fall that was over 500 feet. Now I have been advised that I have a mass in my left kidney that is just under 4 cm. They do not feel that it is a cyst or scar tissue from the earlier accident. I am scheduled for partial kidney removal next Tuesday. The surgery will be done robotically. Realistically do I have good odds of getting through this successfully? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A mass lesion in the kidney of size 4 cm is best removed surgically if it cannot be confirmed to be a cyst. It is least likely to be associated with any trauma to your spleen as mentioned by you. I am sure your doctors have done a CT scan to know more about the mass in the left kidney. There must be some diagnosis made based on CT scan appearance and discussing that might help. Usually a lesion of 3 cm can be left on follow up for some time. As your mass is 4 cm, it is wise to get it removed and send it for histopathological analysis. Please do not worry about a robotic surgery, and I am sure you will come through it with minimum discomfort. Wish you a quick recovery. |
Hello sir,I have a 9month old baby,he very frequently gets congested chest and coughs with breathing difficulty while feeding,doctor usually prescribes an anti allergic syrup along with nubiliser( saline solution and atem) to clear out the congestion,along with some antibiotics...he gets fine after the treatment but gets hit again after a few days.the only time he was fine was when he took myteka for 2months..so if I want to give him myteka for how long can he continue to have it? | Hi...it could be viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions |
I have had chiari decompression surgery 2 years ago and then had to have a shunt put in...for the last couple weeks i keep getting pressure in my head and tingling in my head usually. on top my head and sometimes the tingling goes into my face..this keeps happening off and on and mostly when I m sitting and laying down..not sure if this is anything to be concerned about | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. I have readied your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you. Question |
Hi, for several months I have had a swollen armpit and I just thought it was overactive glands. Over the past couple of months however it has become quite tender to touch and I can feel lumps. I also have had a rash on my lower arm and legs that I can not get rid off. | Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Multiple Fur uncles with cellulitis with Thrombophlebitis / lymphangitis with ? Urticarial Rash from Hives on the lower arm and legs? Other causes for such a complaint could be ruled by Second opinion from a Surgeon or Dermatologists. Hope that, This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist |
2 weeks ago i was drunk and i fell down on a chair and hit my ribs, i did end up get a bump on it i figured it was just a normal bump it doesnt hurt or anything now but just checked it myself and it feels like its splitting up to 2 - 3 pieces like i got 3 loose bumps there now i dont know how to explain it hopefully you will understand, i wounder if this is normal that a bump splits up to other bumps like this? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having rib injury (hair crack or fracture) due to fall. Since ribs are bony structure healing occurs by callus formation. Callus is the type of healing occur in flat bones. It is due to calcium deposition at the site of injury. Callus gives appearance and feeling of lump. So the lump, you are feeling is mostly callus due to healing. But better to get it checked by1. Chest x ray2. Ultrasound examination of local part. If it is callused than no need to worry much. This is normal healing. |
HI I have some white patches on my penis.It is very itchy and when I rub ,it comes out like flakes(like large dandruff) but after that the area becomes red and starts burning.If water drops on it ,then it burns like an acid drop.The patches are even found in my calf muscle,forearms and sometimes in head (very minor) I am not sure...this is fungal or somethin else...Please advise | Hi, It may be scaly dermatitis most probably psoriasis vulgarism. It is an autoimmune skin condition of unknown cause. Stress may be the factor to exacerbate the condition. Consult the dermatologist and get thorough examination and investigations to get perfect management. A keratolytic ointment containing salicylic acid may be applied on the scaly patches on extremities and mild steroid cream on penile skin may be considered. There are many oral treatment modalities also. Coal tar-containing shampoo may be used to cleanse the scalp. All the treatment should be taken under observation of the dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I took a shower and while i was drying off i realized i had a large lump with bruisimg on the side of my calf. It is tender to the touch and I m certain i did mot injure myself. I m worried, do i need to see a doctor? Is this a blood clot? Thank you, Theresa | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some bleeding beneath the skin. You may have some coagulation disorder or some problems with platelets. Furthermore, you should go for platelet count and coagulation profile. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
and angry very easily especially im doing my work (im owrking from home)and every now and then my family member asks me to assist them in small matter especially when i am in middle with work whether important or not so important. What is wrong with me? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anger is the sum total of frustrations and stress. You could be both frustrated and stressed. Getting correct job profile and passion towards work removes your job frustration and stress. If you want peace of mind, enjoy your work and be passionate towards your work. If you do not like your current work change it. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I have been told that I have multiple indentations on my Thecal sac also ModicType 2 end plate changes around L5/S1 disc also Multi-Level Disc hydration and height loss L5/L1 multi-level OA changes in the cervical spine and in the lower lumbar spine. There are multiple small indentations on the Thecal Sac by disc osteophyte complexes. what does it all mean | Hello, These changes are usually seen as part of aging. The indentation on thecal sac can later progress and cause compression over the nerves in the back which will cause pain and other problems. Many joints in the body which are mobile are prone to wear and tear. This process is only partially reversible as one ages and so the changes accumulate. These changes present with joint pain and restriction of mobility referred to as osteoarthritis. Physical therapy and lifestyle changes will be most beneficial for you at this stage. |
hey my boyfriend woke up this morning very cold even though his body felt very hot, with body aches. he has a cough and has vomited. he says he feels like he is going to die and he can not concentrate because his whole head is blocked up? how do i help him? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! He is possible suffering from a viral infection. There is nothing to be worried about. If I were you doctor, I'd advice -1. An antipyretic (Paracetamol) to get relief from fever and body pains.2. An anti-histaminic (cetirizine) to get relief from cold.3. Steam inhalation4. Tepid body sponging - wet a cloth with cold water and wipe his entire body with it whenever he develops fever. Being a viral infection, it will take 5-7 days to cure. HOwever, these medications I've mentioned above will decrease his symptoms.Also, please note that in case he gets chills with fever, I'd advice you to get a Malaria test done if you reside in an endemic area. |
Hello, we are married since November 2005 and my wife was suffering from pcod and she had successful laproscopy in last of december 2012.......Now today (6th April) was the 13th day of my wife...she was regularly going to the hospital for follicular studies from 9th day (2nd April)....she has 2 big follicles of size 18 and 20mm today....Today ( at 2pm on 6th April )she had hucog 0000 hp as per advice of her gynecologist....we had intercourse 2 times (night of 10th day and 12th day).....Please advice when can these follicles rupture and what would be most appropriate time to do intercourse in order to get pregnant...Thanks and best regards....SAM | Hi, Thanks for the query. Usually after giving the injection it will take around 36 to 40 hours for release of the ovum. So you better have intercourse for three days from tomorrow. Possibly that will help in increasing the chances of pregnancy. She can continue the tablets prescribed by the doctor during this period. If she misses the expected date of periods go for pregnancy test once. For more details you can ask me through |
Sometimes after I ve watched the finale of a programme I get upset. I may cry the next morning and feel kind of sad for a day. I have no idea why this happens but I m quite a sensitive person and I can get very emotional. I watched the finale of the programme Avatar | Hello, I think that your symptoms are suggestive of depression, but you have not mentioned any similar history in the past. It will be good to get few basic blood tests-CBC, TSH, and It. B12 levels. Also check if you have started any new Chat Doctor. If everything above is negative then it is a clear cut case of depressive disorder, and you will become lot better with medicines. Please get the tests and proceed accordingly. Till then avoid staying alone and watching emotional serials or movies;try to socialize. Wish you good health |
Hi i am 17 have a 2yr old dauaghter i didnt find out i was pregnant with her until i was 2 half months and i start birth control depo right before they released me in october of 09 then stoped in january of 11 and started the patch and then switch back to depo in april and was due for my second shot in june and missed it and had unprotectd sex i had some spotting and cramp then in july got my depo that same day and the lab lady droped my cup of urine so i took two pregnacy test came up positve and went back to the doctor and one negative urine and one negative blood test it is now its august and i still am spotting every time i go to bed brown or pink blood and cramps but no bleeding some times and constant peeing it feel like preasure on my bladder nasuea horribe back pain my lower are bloated in my lower adomen | For treatment of severe back pain you can take some painkiller like biozobid-plus or osteopath only when the pain is worse enough or disturbing your daily work along with some calcium supplements like shackled or toscal-gem once daily. Take some multivitamins like metilda-af or neurobian-plus once daily. Do some exercises after an expert opinion of physiotherapist. I will also advise you to sleep on a plain surface. |
I have Seizures and have had them since I was about 7 years old .What can cause seisures and I quite having them for 19 years then they came back.I havent seen a neurologist since I was a kid and can not afford to see one and have no Insurance .Can Seizures cause your scalp to be tender to the touch.sorry I know this is more than one question. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The answer to your question is yes, the seizures seldom can cause scalp tenderness or scalp pain, but there are more conditions that can cause it (trauma, arthritis, headaches, local infection etc.). So there is need to see a local Doctor to check about your scalp tenderness, and you need treatment for seizures as well, because they can be life-threatening. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
I have been diagnosed with a very rare neurological condition called neuroferritinopathy. However I am suffering from symptoms which are not recognised by my consultant as neuroferritinopathy. 1. I have pain in a number of joints.2. I have an overactive bladder.3. I am losing my sense of smell.4. I am going deaf in my left ear. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. You are affected by a disorder in which iron accumulates in brain and other cells. It is due to mutation in gene called FTL gene. Please avoid intake of iron supplements. At present, there is no absolute cure for Neuroferritinopathy. You need physiotherapy and NSAIDs for painful joints. Adequate calorie intake is necessary. Only symptomatic management is currently available. Do all necessary investigations like Ferritin level in blew, MRI brain etc. Consult with your family doctor and Neurologist as well as genetics expert to have a better management and followup. Hope this helps. Take care. |
i had contact with my partner yesterday night ,condom suddennly ruptured i dont no whether genes entered my body or not im afraid of pregnancy now what should i do to avoid pregnency. im 23 years old 162 cm height, 65 kg weight and i already aborted once due to unplaned pregnancy. | Hi, thanks for writing. If you are on your fertile period, that is 8-18th day in a 28-day cycle, you are likely to conceive. So you can use an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse. CuT insertion within 5 days also prevents implantation and can give contraception for 5 years. Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask doubts through http |
when i was seven weeks pregnant i picked up an eighty pound resident and hurt my back and the rn on duty at the time thought i was having a miscarriage however i was not able to have an xrays done till recently and i found out that i have retrolisthesis would you say it was caused by pregnancy or an injury from picking that resident up? I had no prior back problems | Well the cause of your issue could be anything out of what you think, but now you need to focus more on treatment as well as precautions. For this you can visit an or tho or physio doctor get your mom done and based on the severity of your issue they will guide u in this with few posture related advice as well exercise to strengthen the back. If it looks severe on MRI then the or tho would also guide for any kind of surgical corrections. Don't get panic and just follow the steps by visiting or tho or physio, and you should be fine. Take care |
this morning i felt really anxious and became super sensitive to the lights and sounds around me i could not focus or concentrate at all. i am prescribed loropan and took a half no chane so i drank an orange seems to help a little then i would get up and feel the outer body experience feeling light headed and kinda off balance nnow myright arm i numb ... my arm feels very heavy and no i am so tired. my vision seems qorde than ever | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a panic attack. A seizure can not be excluded either. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests |
High SGPT , SGOT Hi my SGPT is 190 and SGOT is 87 with some fatty lever. I am 32 years old and having 88kg weight. My height is 5-10, No treatment and medicine are taking by my self. I am not smoker and not a drinker. I got breathing problems if i run only for 1-2 mins. Please advice the following. What treatment I have to Start? Dietary Plan? (What I have to eat or Not) Any exercise? | Hi, It is good that you don't smoke and Chat Doctor. It would be unethical to demand treatment in such forum. Along with routine test, Liver function test and pulmonary function test may be X-ray chest and a Sonography of abdomen will give answer. Healthy diet and exercise is always good for health. After evaluation of results proper treatment can be formulated, and you will be alright Take care of your health Good Luck |
2 tiny bumps between the scrotum and anal area but very close to the anal area. Slightly stingy and have been there for a week now. They have gotten smaller but not going away completely at this point. Would an ingrown hair cause anything like this? | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have two small bumps near anus. Most likely these could be what is called as Perianal abscess in a stage of induration. These are due to infection of the mucus glans around the anus. Please consult qualified general surgeon for clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like \u010ceferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. It will get cured within a week. |
hi, my boyfriend got his medical result recently and got us quite worried.lab result showed high sgpt, triglyceride,vldl, hdl..what might be the indication of this?and how can we treat it? also, his fbs is above boarderline, and his ecg result says that he has sinus bradycardia he is 29 yrs old please help us...thank you very much. | HelloIncreased SGPT may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. In his case, raised SGPT may be related to altered lipid profile. He may need few more investigations like routine hologram, viral markers, ultrasound of abdomen. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. He may need combination tablet of statins and fenofibrate. He should also increase his physical activity and avoid fried, fatty food. Sinus bradycardia is a benign condition, and it is generally found in hard workers, athletes etc. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have been experiencing vertigo-type symptoms for the past 5 weeks. I also am having periods fast heart rate, and a pins-and-needles sensation in my arms, hands, legs, and feet. I am getting incredibly frustrated because I have seen my primary, and ENT, and a neurologist. I am not pregnant. I had a MRI that came back negative for MS or any neurommas. I have been on prednisone consistently for about a month now, and have been weening myself off. Over the past 2 days, my symptoms seem to be getting worse (without the prednisone). I dont know what else to do. | constant dizziness lasting months is usually psychogenic, not vestibular. However, the physician must be clear on what a patient means by \"constant.\" Some patients who say they have constant dizziness for months actually mean that they have a constant susceptibility to frequent episodic dizziness; this can be a vestibular problem. Headache, photophobia, and monophobia suggest migraines vertigo. Most patients with migraines vertigo will also experience visual aura in at least some of their attacks. Shortness of breath, palpitations, pins and needle feelings and sweating may suggest a panic attack, but true vertigo is often so terrifying that such symptoms are not uncommon with vestibular disease. Take care |
I have had a Amv and during my brain surgery they discovered another small bleed deep in my brain... This was in Jan of this year.... In Aug I discovered new symptoms that are very concerning to me and none of my doctors can tell me what s wrong or how to fix it... I experience headaches everyday, shaking, fast pounding heart feels like its coming out of my chest, heart rate is always in the 100 s , sweating a lot during episodes, nauseous, dizziness, face twitching... Etc the list of symptoms go on.... | Hello, I will suggest you to find cause of these symptoms. I think you should get your catecholamines and thyroid checked as these symptoms are suggestive of either hyperthyroidism and pheochromocytoma. You should get 24 hour urinary VMA levels done and serum epinephrine levels and a thyroid profile in form of free T3, free T4 and a TSH. Meanwhile, start taking propranolol 20 mg twice a day to relive palpitations and headache and do monitor your blood pressure especially during these attacks and after that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I am Prabhu Khanna 1.) There is extra skin growing near my wisdom teeth . . it pains , is it dangerous and can i consult a dentist ? ? 2.) From my childhood i used to get mouth blisters . . some people say that its due to inflation in teeth and others say that it is because of over heat(i.e., when my temperature is not in normal) 3.) I am planning to clean the tooth , is it a good practice to clean the tooth , because my friend have got problems after that . . It will be so great full if i get my problem solved . . Thanks in advance .. . | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would like to tell you that the area near the wisdom tooth is difficult to clean and often leads bacterial accumulation leading to inflammation and swelling of the region known as PERITONITIS which you feel is extra skin. I would suggest you to visit to an Oral Surgeon get an OPG radiograph and plan for the removal of the tooth. Take a course of antibiotics and analgesics. At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Hope you find this as helpful, Regards. |
Can t stand up for more than 5 minutes; it feels like I will be falling down if I persist. I am 88 years old and in perfect physical condition; all tests (MRIs, blood etc) normal. I used to be quite active 5 months ago with my garden and then in a matter of a few months I am experiencing a weakness when standing. The only surgery I have had is knee surgery. They tell me I may have neurological issues? | Hello Thank you for using Chat Doctor . I read your question and understood your concern. I think you may have what we call orthostatic hypotension which is low blood pressure when you stand up, and you feel weak dizziness like fainting. Some patients after surgery develop this condition when they stay in bed lay down for some days in hospital and then when they start to stand and walk have signs like you. I suggest you to measure the blood pressure both sitting and standing position right way. If there is big deference it is orthostatic hypotension. If that is the case you need to Chat Doctor. It may take few weeks or months, but it will go way. |
Hi - I am having strange sensations between my shoulders. It feels like I ve eaten something sour and a sharp chill goes down my spine . It s not painful but very annoying and catches me off guard every time. It happens about 4 times an hour and has lasted about 5 days. It affects the left side a little more and it makes me jerk - just like a sour lemon. I can t get an appointment because of the holidays but its driving me crazy. | Your symptoms of some things sour and sharp chill going down the spine and between the shoulder blades probably suggests you may be having cervical disc problem especially at C6/C7 region this suggests that your posterior spinal color and spinothalamic tract airbag compressed when ever you move or bend the neck area. Do you neck pain and associated weakness of the upper limbs/ radiating pain along the hands? You may initially need x-ray cervical spine AP and LATERAL views and if anything abnormal in it, you may need MRI cervical spine for further evaluation. meanwhile advice to you is to wear a cervical collar, and take retuned plus tablets once a day for at least one week. |
Yes, I was curious about a soft section within my scalp, that started right before having an abcested wisdom tooth removed from the bottom right. The section has at formed at the top of my head directly above where the tooth had once existed I have often wondered if the soft spot and odd sensation have something to do with maybe a shift in my jawbone perhaps | Hello, A soft spot in the skull may be related to the enlarged lymph nodes by a nearby infection (including dental infection) but also may indicate bone lytic lesions. In order to get a correct answer is necessary to get evaluated medically by your Doctor and as initial examination an x-ray of the skull. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
i am taking prednisone 20 mg three times a day on decreasing scale.cefdinir 300 mg two times a day, atenonl 25 mg and proair hfa 90 mcg inhaler when needed. I just started all this yesterday for severe bronchitis, a sinus infection and severe ear infections. today, I took the inhaler and ten minutes later I became flush, my pulse went from a normal 79 to 96. and my hands began to shake slightly. I do have cardiac arethmeia and I wanted to know if I should stop taking or using the inhaler or is this caused from something else. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. The most common cause for worsening of bronchitis is infection. And treatment of bronchospasm is inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. You are taking correct treatment including antibiotics and inhaler. So continue same treatment and wait for at least 6-8 days. You should also start deep breathing exercise and chest physiotherapy to improve lung function and decrease symptoms. So don't stop this treatment, wait for few more days and start chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises. You will definitely improve. |
How long does a heart attack normally last?I am 70 years old and have no reason to believe I am having heart problems eg. Bp normally 115 to 120 over 65 to 75 however I have had 3 episodes of severe chest pain. Last nite the worst lasting about 15 min. I broke out in a sweat and felt dizzy. I had been reading quietly when it started. I felt it had to be indigestion as I had been been to a movie and had soda and popcorn. I would appreciate your input as I do not want to over react.Thanking you in advance.Glenkkl;/whm.te YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I would like to advise you-1) Do not neglect these symptoms. - It is most likely due to heart problem.2) Heart attack is due to sudden decrease in blood flow to heart. - Young persons usually do not tolerate heart attack well without treatment as there is lack of collateral blood flow to damaged heart muscle. - In older person when there is usually development of collateral blood flow to heart. So symptoms of heart attack usually aggravated when there is increased oxygen demand of heart as in any type of physical or mental exertion.3) With every episode of heart attack there is permanent damage to heart muscles and there is progressive decrease in pumping capacity of heart. So you should not neglect these symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention. Heart attack can be confirmed by doing ECG, Heart enzyme test (Top T/ I, CLIMB usually immediate after episode) 2DEcho of heart which can help in determining pumping capacity of heart. Most definitive way to determine percentage of occlusion of blood supply to heart is coronary angiography. Hope this helps you, if so do vote helpful. |
I just had an echo gram and nuclear stress test since I was getting some chest pain which I believe is stress. I had a widow maker heart attack in 2007 and just on medications. One of the cardiologists at the hospital yesterday suggested an angioplasty test. Is that necessary? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, in your case Angiography is needed. And if block is there than angioplasty is needed. You had heart attack in 2007. So you are having high risk for cardiac diseases. You are also having chest pain at present. So possibility of Coronary artery disease is more in your case at present. And for the diagnosis of this, Angiography is must. Angiography is not only diagnostic, but it will also cure the obstruction by putting Stent (angioplasty). So better to get done Angiography and if needed angioplasty. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hi i am 21 years old girl a medical a third year mbbs studenthave got severe pain in abdomen around umblicus i have been prescribed metrogyl compound but no change | Hi Sana, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Pain around umbilicus which shifts to right Iliad Fossa, is typical of Appendicitis. You have not mentioned whether your Stool examination was done prior to starting Metro, because it is the Chat Doctor. If you do not have Amoebas, metro alone is of little value. Better get an Ultrasound Study done as well as routine blood test to rule out infection (Appendicitis), since Total count of WBC of more than 11000 with necrophilia is indicative of infection. Of course a surgeon can also provisionally diagnose appendicitis by eliciting rebound tenderness at McBirney Point. It is prudent to avoid blind treatment. As far as possible a firm diagnosis supported by investigations is ideal, before starting any treatment, exception being relieving the patients' agony by immediate management of that agony. Wish you speedy recovery. |
My dad recently had a mild stroke. He is currently in rehab and his blood pressure has become erratic. Too high when laying down and way too low when standing, sitting, moving around. The Doctors continue to adjust his BP medication and it is not effective and they say it is puzzling . What are some of the potential causes of this type of erratic blood pressure? | And this kind of observation is not mysterious, or it is not unique it happens most of the time especially in people who have very low activity and who have stroke the condition your father has is called postural hypotension it is more common in patients taking BP medications BP is high lying down, and it goes to very low levels when they stand up, and also it cannot cause dizziness, so it is not puzzling but constant check up and adjustment of medications is necessary that doesn't mean the medicines are now working, or the doctor does not understand also what you can do is make sure your father is fully HY Chat Doctor. |
I am running 96 exactly. Have hyperhydrosis. I am hot feeling, aches and joint pain. Has been for the last three days. My family has history of eye problems, diabetic (both grandpas) and heart disease (great grandma). I only have eye problems. On nuvaring currently. I took two advil several hours ago. | Welcome to Chat Doctor ...family history does not mean that person will be having disease .you have to undergo tests for these diseases as BP .sugar level .ECG and then eye examination to diagnose or exclude your condition .you have mentioned that you have eye disease but what eye disease .please see local doctor he will see whether eye disease has something to do with hyperhi Chat Doctor. .for hyperhi |
Hi, my mom is detected late with ovarian cancer. pathalogical reports say that she is on stg IV with spreading to lungs.. she has her lapr surgery to remove ovaries and omentum removed in Hyderabad @ KIMS.. I am trying to see what is the best path fwd to save my mother.. she is 51 yrs old.. pls help | Hi, I had gone through your question. Your mother was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer and underwent surgery. The next thing to do is to get the histopathology report. Treatment strategy is to give Chemotherapy. But the chemotherapy regimens are different for different type of tumors. So the exact regimen can be decided only after the histopathology report. Your doctor will decide on the regimen after seeing the report and assessing her clinically. |
sir I am 35 years old and recently got married .i have erectile dysfunctional and premature ejaculation problem. I met the urologist he suggested me some medicine that is Cavarta, sustinex and LR Zin . Can i take it for life long or anyother option to cure this problem | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. You should first search for the cause of the erectile dysfunction. In some cause regular lifelong taking of medicine is not advised.A bit in some vascular causes erectile dysfunction lifelong medication can be advised. Please take the medication only when orgasm is necessary. Please do not take it when not necessary. Also do not do overdose of the Chat Doctor. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
sir, i grown up in a very depressive familiar atmosphere, so sometimes i feel that i have suffering from depression. I have poor concentration,lack of decision making capacity. Agilent, irritability ,instability etc. pls suggest me some medicine as well as some home remedy so that I got rid of this problem. | The best ways to treat depression are with counseling, medications and exercise. The more of these you do the better your chances are to get relief from the depression. Your doctor can prescribe a generic antidepressant like citalopram that could help. Talking to a counselor can better help you deal with stress that makes depression worse. Taking a 30 minute or more walk each day will also help relieve stress and depression. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon. |
My boyfriend has just returned from Cambodia, has been vomiting for 5 days, has a high temperature and a rash has appeared on his face? He has been in hospital for 12 hours in the uk and seen 2 docters who do not know his illness where they are doing blood tests but I am concerned. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your boyfriend have symptoms of vomiting, fever and facial rash which is due to viral infection due to poor immunity of body. Need not worry. I would suggest you to visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should take full rest and apply aloe vera gel on face. You should take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. Take diet rich in soft foods to avoid irritation to throat. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Get blood test done to detect level of infection. You should go tepid sponging as well. Take diet rich in multivitamins and take plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Dear Doctor, PLease advise if Hepatitis A is transmitted through vaginal sex. I surfed on net and found that oral contact with Anus of the infected person or anal sex or the infected person does not wash hand properly after stools is when you get infected . Please advise. | Hi and thank you so much for this query. Hepatitis A virus is transmitted through the orofacial route. This means that poor hands and food hygiene is the May way this virus is transmitted from one person to another. Should you carry the virus from playing wit the anus and don't wash your hands properly before eating, you would ingest it and can get infected. However, hepatitis A is not transmitted through sexual intercourse. Good hygiene practices are capital to preventing hepatitis A. also, there is a vaccine, and you may want to be evaluated for one to keep the fear of contracting this infection away. I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. |
i am brushing my teeth with sensodyne whitening toothpaste{ with potassium nitrate ans sodium flouride as the min ingredients and my 8 month old swallowed a bit of it... now she has a husky voice and it gets worse everyday... will she be okay.? she is cranky the whole day after that and lasts for 2 days... her voice is not back yet.? am i killing my baby.? | Hello there, Thank you for posting your query with Chat Doctor, first, I would like you to see a pediatric/general dentist who can show you the amount of toothpaste we should use for kids under 3 years of age as they cannot spit into the sink while tooth brushing.Toothpastes contain fluoride in them which can cause upset stomach if swallowed in large amounts, also it may affect the tooth formation in babies, rarely though, but we just have to make sure we are not overdosing them with fluoride. A size of a grain rice is the amount of toothpaste which we as dentist recommend on the toothbrush for babies teeth. If you have any further questions, feel free to post them here. I hope I answered your query, thank you |
Hi, I have this problem for a few days, every couple of months. Whenever I laugh, cough, sneeze, breath in hard through the nose or bend over to reach for something on the floor, I have a sharp pain in the back of my head right above my neck. A ct-scan of the sinuses was all clear, what could this be? | Hi. You are describing pain during a Valhalla maneuver which means increasing abdominal pressure. The area under your skull is possibly where your cervical spine starts and meets the skull. The increased pressure can lead to stretching of the structures or nerve impingement, which causes the pain. An MRI scan of the C-spine which includes the open mouth view will be more helpful, as it will show all structures including soft tissues and bone. |
Hi my Dr recently found I had a fatty liver and a small amount of fluid around my liver my right side underneath my ribcage has been hurting on and off for 6 months until recently more often and has been constantly hurting none stop for 2 days I just ate something and threw it all up.is like to know whats causing this pain. | Welcome to ChatDoctorOnce it is proved that your mother has gall stones, it is best to consult surgeon and get a check-up and follow advice. Usual accepted method of treatment is removal of stone with gall bladder.laparoscopic cholecystectomy being the gold standard today. Please discuss with your doctor and take appropriate treatment. Gall stones usually cause indigestion specially after fatty meal. Avoiding fatty meal and digestives may only help symptom wise. Stones are known to cause severe pain and needs analgesics specially injections. The stone prevent the free passage of bile after gall bladder contraction after food and cause pain. |
Why does my wrist hurt when I bend it and also put pressure on it. Like I do things every day wit it hurtin like drive clean even when I carry bags. Its hurts on the back of my wrist and its my left one when im right handed its been going on for years it comes and goes ive had it on my right wrist before to. It feels like it needs to be popped or somthin pain isnt that bad all the time any idea s | Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there is possibility of TFCC/ligament injury around wrist. It may subside with time. Pain indicates inflammatory process or nerve compression. I will advise you to do MRI and Ultrasound of wrist. Till time, you can start analgesic and cr\u00eape bandage support. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Our 20 month old developed a fever today of 102 it had went up to 103.6 she has a clear running nose. She had bacterial menegitis when she was three months but was cured with no complications. We worry because of this . She s had a couple of bacterial upper resp infections but antibotics cleared them and she does attend Childcare that is really clean but sees the normal childhood germs | Such symptoms generally occur due to upper respiratory tract infection which is caused by certain viral infections. These viruses are everywhere, and she could indeed get them from the childcare. Some child Chat Doctor. It is not a cause of concern. Giving steam inhalation and some antiallergic should provide relief. Give paracetamol or Tylenol to bring down the temperature. If the child starts wheezing or becomes lethargic, if the temperature is beyond control, or if the condition lasts more than 7-10 days - you would need to visit a doctor without delay. |
My husband has been ill for over a week and a half. He has had vomitting and diarrreha, which has stopped. Now he is having a temp of 100-102, cold chills and a pain in the lower back of his head. HE HAD A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN 1999, he just had blood work less then a week ago and it all turned out well . He had just seem his kidney doctor last Wednesday. Any suggestions? | Hello, As per your clinical history, is concerned please follow like this-1) Do a clinical examination by your primary care doctor and to confirm do CBC with differential and if no bacterial infection is found then do a malaria test.2) If the test for malaria is negative, then discuss with your doctor about [oseltamivir]Do follow lifestyle modifications like this-1) Wash your hands. Thorough and frequent hand-washing is an effective way to prevent many common infections. Or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't readily available.2) Try to cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or a cough. To avoid contaminating your hands, cough or sneeze into a tissue.3) Try to avoid crowds and discuss with your doctor about yearly flu vaccines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I just want to ask about safe intercourse during dianne 35 taking. I started my 1st dianne 35 tablet on the 7th day after my menstruation has started. I had a sexual intercourse and he come inside me on the 8th day since i started taking the tablet. I just want to know if i was safe that time. Thank youHope to hear your respond soon. | Hi and thank you so much for this query. Yes, you are safe during this period. Even without being on contraceptives, pregnancy is highly unlikely during the 7/8th day after menstruation. I would like to remind you that Dianne 35 protects against unwanted or unplanned pregnancy but not sexually transmitted diseases. Please, always consider using protection during sex whenever possible. It would also act as an added protection against unwanted pregnancies. Hope this helps and wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask more questions if need be. |
Hi. Im am 16 years of age and yesterday I Noticed a Somewhat medium sized( about the size or a quarter or Slightly bigger) bump on my head Close to my ear. It Is Hard and the area around it is Painful.Im Not Not sure What it is. Can someone help? Could it be A tumor? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A bump on your head for a while, that is hard and firm might be a cyst arising from your scalp. It may or may not be arising from the skull. If it has been present for a long time and is slowly growing, then it must be a benign lesion. In benign firm lesion, they can be Osceola, epidermis cyst or Desmond cyst. I would suggest you to consult a neurosurgeon and get a CT scan done if necessary. Most likely it is not a brain tumor and CT scan will tell if it needs to be removed. Hope this helps. |
I am 50 year old and high blood pressure patient and now doctor told me that my both kidneys are shrinking and my serum creatinine level is 3.9 please suggest me is there any treatment exclude transplantion of kidney, any diet preacaution and any other medicine. | HelloThanks for choosing Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern, but the final treatment is the transplantation for any CKD patient. But in your case I think as the creatinine not that much high and if you don't have any symptoms you can be on medications and diet modifications like low potassium diet and high protein diet you can maintain like this without going for dialysis or transplantation. Thanks Chat Doctor. |
I had to reduce the amount of Levemir that I take because I have to wait for the Low Income clinic to send me my prescription and I wont have any insulin until Wednesday afternoon. I need to know what will happen while I wait for my insulin. I used to be able to get it at the pharmacy in town but Humana never told me that they will only allow a certain number of times to refill and now my cost is $161.00 for it. It used to be $47.00. I was told to eat only things that had no or very low carbs, no sweets whatsoever and cut down more than half of my dose of insulin which I used twice a day. | Well come to ChatDoctorThank for asking I really appreciate your concern, if you are missing the dose of insulin no matter what is the cause for that you are not taking the medicine or insulin dose, then the level of glucose will go increasing in system the plasma glucose level will be too high some time it may cause the ketoacidosis, (Diabetic coma) but it takes few days, and it may not happen at once, or it is not the sudden onset of diabetic emergency, if it is not the type one diabetes then you can try oral hypoglycemic agent, hope this information helps. |
I have a pain on my right upper abdomen (about three inches over from my belly button and two inches up). The pain started about 10 days ago and it hurts badly when I cough or sneeze if I m standing or laying flat, but is okay if I sneeze sitting down. I was doing yard work with some heavy lifting 14 days ago and vaguely remember jabbing by stomach with the handle of a rake (but I m not positive it happened then). The spot is very tender and now has a slight pinkish color in the area (not a black and blue bruise ). It is not getting any better and is uncomfortable when I sit since my rib crushes that area. Any ideas? I thought maybe I pulled a muscle doing yard work but I don t remember any sudden pain doing it. I m 46 yo female. Thanks! | Hello dear pain in upper abdomen after weight lifting could be a result of muscular tear. If you have fever also may be due to gallbladder or liver infection. Hence it's better to undergo ultrasound examination to rule out these causes. If it is muscular pain, you need to take complete rest and muscle relaxants. Since you have tender, pinkish area, you need antibiotics also. Hope this answer is helpful to you take care |
my husbend have rapid liner progression problum ,my question is ,can i will br pregnent or not. | Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read your query & I understand your concerns. Your husband has low motility (especially rapid motility). But its is not a major problem. Please improve your husbands diet & exercise habits. Have life style modification. Please start taking antioxidant tablets after obtaining prescription from your infertility specialist. If you are in hurry to conceive please go for assisted reproductive technologies like GUI. I believe your motility will increase when you follow above instructions and repeat the test after 3 months. All the best. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Chat Doctor. |
Right upper ureter 5.5mm stone. stent placed 3wks ago. Can this stone pass on its own or should I have eswl done? Affraid of side effects or damage such as high blood pressure or diabetes. I am 57 and both run in my family. Can the stent be removed and try to pass on my own? | HelloThanks for query. You have been detected to have obstructive myopathy due to 5.5 mm sized stone in your Rt upper ureter and D. J stent has been placed in the ureter . The main aim of putting the stent is to restore the flow of urine from kidney to bladder and to save the kidney from damage due to back pressure changes caused by impacted stone, This stent also causes passive dilatation of ureter and in most of the cases help to pass the stone down spontaneously. The stent has to be removed after one month after doing Ultrasound Scanning of Abdomen and locating the site of the stone . In case (if required) the stone can be delivered out by endoscopic procedure URS which is very simple as the ureter is widely dilated. Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my mom is 47 years old, and is having very severe joint pains and gets tired very easily. Few weeks back, she was fine and never had any health issue. When consulted with a doctor, she took some tests, in that the esr is 76 mm/hour, crp is 15, epithelial cells count is 10. Few puss cells also present. | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. Test results suggest possibility of polyarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have sucChatDoctorplain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased does she have such stiffness in spine? NSAIDs, Awards (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic Chat Doctor. These include methotrexate and sulfasalazine. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
I m having some upper right abdominal pain, after I eat. It feels crampy in nature and doesn t happen every day, but seems to be increasing in frequency and severity. It is located right below my right rib cage on the right side in is fairly localized. I also frequently have pain in my right shoulder in the back, right along the scapula blade. The shoulder pain isn t always associated with the abdominal pain. | A number of reasons for your pain. |
My wife has lost power from her right knee to her ankle In addition she has what her GP diagnosed as Sciatica in her left hip with pain going down her left leg and she was prescribed Lyrica 200mg three times daily ,which is having no effect and she has it three weeks. In addition the problems with her right leg started last July and she is now complaining of hoarsiness in her voice, Are these initial symptoms of Motor Neuron Disease?, | Hello sir, The diagnosis of sciatica has to be evaluated as what is causing it. It appears to be that she might be having spine problem with disc prolapse so might require evaluation as X-rays and MRI to look for cause. For now as treatment there is need for lifestyle modification including work that involve weight lifting and bending should be avoided, sleeping on firm bed, sitting upright. And please consult orthopaedician for thorough evaluation and treatment will be advice by him. Thank you. |
I am 48 years old man my echocardiography report is normal but ECGsuggets blockage in walve as per doctors . I feel dizzyness & uneasy in chest afters every meals. my uncle , father & grandfathers died of heart attack I have sugar ,uric acid , cholestorol above the border level | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are at high risk of heart disease because you are having diabetes, dyslipidemia and strong family history of heart diseases. So we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your symptoms. Ecg can be normal in some patients. So normal ECG is not always guarantee normal heart. So better to consult cardiologist and get done stress test and angiography to rule out coronary artery disease (CAD). You should strictly control your diabetes and cholesterol. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I am 32 weeks pregnant and have swollen labia, which I have seen my midwife about and she says this will return to normal after the birth. However, since going to see her about this issue several weeks ago I now have several blackish spots/bumps down each side of my labia that are protruding out and can be easily felt. Some are larger than others. I m not sure if they are filled with blood. They don t hurt but don t look or feel very nice. Everything is fine with my pregnancy and my urine samples and blood tests have all been normal. Any ideas what they are and what I should do about them? | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and I understand your concern. Swollen labia is pretty common. You have increased blood volume due to the pregnancy and this can case swelling. In most cased the pain/swelling will go away, and it will help if you lie.bumps you have been pregnancy related, they will get smaller and fade after the baby is born, so you do not need to worry of them unless they are uncomfortable. Under circumstances itchy, discharge or any additional signs/symptoms I will advise for direct clinical examination. Rest all don't worry, be happy & feel light. Wishing happy time ahead. Hope you find the answer helpful, please do get back for further queries I will be happy to assist you. Rate 5 stars for clarification being satisfactory. Wishing your good health. Regards Chat Doctor. |
had ct scan they found spot on left kiddney , left overy and multipule on my appendix now my left side hurts alot getting worse, cancer is really bad on my fathers side, its been a week since i went for another scan where they put dye in the intervenous should i be worried? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. There can be many spots that can be seen in kidneys, ovary and appendix. Most of them are from benign causes and only some have a malignant cause. Without knowing the details of the spots with respect to size, appearance and location, it is difficult to confirm the health concern. This is the reason you had to get another scan done with contrast dye injected through intravenous route and this will help delineate the characteristic features of the spots under evaluation. It will be better if you can include details of your symptoms and its duration. Findings of ultrasound scan and CT scan are also important when discussing the probable conditions. Please also include a noted on the cancer type prevalent in your family. Please do not worry. |
In both of my shoulders there is pain that feels like it come from the mussel. I have a hard time lifting my arm up without the help of the other one. Then at night my hand goes to sleep and I get this burning sensation that can be quite painful This has been going on for about a month. | Dear Patient, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, you should see if you have any diabetes history or alcoholism, peripheral neuropathy can cause such symptoms, and they can be cured with Chat Doctor. I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks. |
i am a 25 yr old female and i have been diagnosed with cystitis and grade I bilateral parenchymal changes in ultrasound scanning....can this kidney infection get cured and pls suggest me how to manage my kidney infection through diet and how to prevent recurrent cystitis | Hi, Thanks for writing in. At 25 years, it is too early to suffer from cystitis that is not responding to standard medications and complicating to allow kidney infection. You must Chat Doctor. You can get a urine culture and sensitivity test done and then take long duration of course of antibiotics medications which will work for the infection. For the kidney complications, it is better to do kidney function tests like serum creatinine and glomerular filtration rate to know if there is chronic kidney disease and its stage. Taking proper responsive antibiotics for an extended period usually prevents recurrent infection. The infection might be due to regular use of public toilets, and please avoid unclean public toilets. Diet is not a concern for your urinary infection. |
i em experiencin heavy hairfall durin n after head bath.....and my hair is very thin due to this reason...one day i started countin ma rapidly fallin hair and found 96 strands has fallen....i em really terrified and not in a mood to experience early baldin.... | Hi... It seems that you may be having a condition known as halogen effluvium. I would like to say few things about halogen effluvium. It is a condition in which the hairs fall in halogen stage of hair cycle. The causes may be many like. ...tension, anxiety, thyroid diseases, endocrine diseases, hormonal diseases, diseases like typhoid, malaria, viral diseases, surgery,trauma, Chat Doctor. .methotrexate, internal diseases, anaemia, nutritional deficiencies..... etc. might precipitate the disease. Excessive sun exposure may be responsible for the disease. Dan |
Hi, I have had a cough now since Christmas. It sounds like I have been smoking for 50 years and there is some phlegm, yellowish and thick, when I can cough it out. No ill feeling or temperature. Do I need to bother my doctor or will it go away eventually. I did have flu just before Christmas. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Flu (viral upper respiratory tract infection) can cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways). And this bronchitis can cause similar kind of cough and expectoration. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for cough.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. |
i just took an emergency contraceptive pill, i had to take one the last month as well.. and i had serious mood swings and felt psychotic at one point.. im nervous about this happening again.. how can i make sure i dont have to deal with another month of anxiety, depression and crying? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Firstly, I would not suggest such frequent use of emergency pills since they tend to tilt the hormone balance badly owing to their high hormone content. Their use should be restricted to one or two occasions per year. In the current scenario, you can go for anxiolytic like Alprazolam in low doses after consulting your health care provider to tide over the mood swings. You can also try breathing exercises and yoga. Please use regular contraception in the future. Hope this helps. |
I am a 43 year old woman, I hysterectomy about 2 years ago but still have my ovaries.I have the most severe lower back pain especially after sexual intercourse not during but usually the next day. Its so severe that I can hardly walk or move and an anti=inflammatory helps but doesnt take it away completely. I have also put on about 7kg in the last 4 months for no reason,I havent changed my eating habits at all.I | Hi there. Your symptoms correlate to disease called Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc...... Kindly get an immediate X-ray and MRI of the lumbosacral spine region done. Get it evaluated by an orthopedic. In the meantime follow this protocol |
Dear Doctor,I have been diagonised with cyst in stool and stool report mentions | Hi & Welcome to Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern for the treatment of cysts of E.histologic. Nizonide-O contains Nitazoxanide (effective only for the trophozoites of E.histologic responsible for diarrhea or dysentery) and Ofloxacin (antibiotic used to treat bacteria infection like E.cold, salmonella, etc.). This combination however is not effective to eradicate the cyst forms of E.histologic which are responsible for the recurrence of meiosis. Diloxanide furnace should be given (three times daily for 10 days) along with Nizonide-O for complete treatment of acute meiosis. Hope the suggestion given above could be useful in total eradication of E.histologic infection involving your intestines. |
Hi I m a 31 year old man. My wife is 30 years old. My wife s manstural cycle is at around 11 of every month. For last three months we are trying to get pregnant. During his period she missed her periods twice. First time was a false alarm and she tested negative in the pregnancy test. After some days she got her periods. Now she missed her periods again this time. We checked but still negative. We went to a doctor and she gave her some OVAGRACE. She is taking them for last 7 days now. Eventually she started finding some clots and blood spots in her undergarment. Please help is she pregnant or not..? | An incomplete abortion needs to ruled out. Which means that she did get pregnant, but wasn't able to carry the pregnancy. Part of it was expelled, explaining the clots. An internal exam & Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound Exam will tell us whether the contents of the Uterus have been expelled fully, in which case the bleeding will stop & the mouth of the Uterus will close. If it hasn't been expelled completely, it will need to be cleaned by being scrapped or by medicines. Please consult a Gynecologist both for this & for monitoring Ovulation, fertility etc. |
i have a large hematoma i have been putting off having removed,,it is abdominal directly under my naval and came after i had a large mass of tissue removed from my lower abdomen it is the size of a naval orage and does not hurt but lately has become alittle more uncomfortable i wear a binder during the day will this disolve ever or do you feel it has calsified i have lost 40 pounds since my surgery and wanted to loose 20 more before any sugical procedures i am nervous for the surgery but have a good surgeon when ready i am in no pain | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Hematomas are collections of blood under the skin. It is important to know the exact location of the hematoma and if it is superficial or deep. Hematoma is formed due to pooling of blood. If left alone, the blood components will separate and leave the fluid in the location. If this happens then the fluid can be easily aspirated under ultrasound guidance using a small needle. This is a non-surgical approach and works in many patients. Most of the fluid is taken out, and a little amount left inside will get absorbed on its on. If it has calcified then it is difficult to remove using a needle. Doing a CT scan or ultrasound of the area will help in knowing if there is calcification. |
My husband s urine smells like vomit (he flushes, but I can smell it when I enter the bathroom minutes later) and when I mentioned it, he says it is also really frothy. He thinks this is funny, but is there something wrong with his kidneys? Diabetes runs in his family. | Hello, thanks for posting on Chat Doctor. It is good you took this into consideration. Smelly and frothy urine means that he might be losing proteins in urine. Smelly urine could be because of ketones in urine. As diabetes history is present in family it will be very much important to find out his diabetic status. I would like to advise you to get a urine routine examination done and also get a morning fasting blood sugar levels. Urine examination will comment on presence of proteins, ketones, any sort of infection present in urine or not. Fasting blood sugar will tell you whether he is entering in diabetic range of blood sugars or not. If you have a family doctor you can consult him with the reports, or you can revert with me. I will be glad to report it and advice accordingly. Thank you |
I am allergic to wasp. I am pretty sure I got stung by one a few minutes ago. Now I dont feel good. It feels like someones trying to block me from breathing. It may be exaggerated, but it feels like that. Also, my nostrils feel like there on fire. I got stung on my ear lobe. Is there anything dangerous about a wasp sting? Are ther anymore symptoms I should watch for? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor If you are allergic to wasp stings, then it can potentially cause a severe allergic reaction. Immediate treatment would involve the use of oral antihistamines. If the oral antihistamine is not having an effect or your symptoms are worsening then you should seek medical attention. IF the area is painful the use of anti-inflammatory pain medication such as Catalan, ibuprofen or naproxen may help. Symptoms and signs of allergic reaction are |
About 3 weeks ago we took our 13 year old son to the ER because of complaints of pain when he took a breath. They diagnosed him with pleuracy, but they had also done an x-ray and said they happened to notice a spot or nodule in his right upper lung. They said it had nothing to do with his current condition of pleuracy, but advised us to go for a follow-up with our family doctor. Followed up with family Dr. and he ordered an additional xray about 2 weeks later. Just got those results and the spot had grown. They immediately got us in to go over results and ordered CBC and another blood test, a sputem culture and a TB test. They said they were going to treat it as a slow growing pneumonia and put him on a round of Zithromax and a shot of rofucin. Have to go in first thing Monday for all of the results. My question is I guess as a mom, i would like to know what is the most serious thing this could be? | Hello and welcome in Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. According to the history I can add some more tests to be sure as follows. |
I have had a persistent cough for over two months with drenching night sweats for about a month and a half. Within the past few days I have noticed a small lump in my armpit. It doesn t bother me other than itching constantly! I ve had two clear chest X-rays, negative ppd test and been on two rounds of antibiotics and a steroid ... What could possibly be the cause of these symptoms??? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have tuberculosis of lymph node or reactive lymph node enlargement. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. It will give you perfect diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have had the following occur on 3 occasions. I have a tingling sensation in both arms simultaneously. It starts near my elbows and runs up into my shoulders. I develop a weakness in my upper body and need to rest for a few minutes. I then have some water and the sensation goes away in a few minutes. | Hi, Thanks for your query. Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is tingling numbness and pain associated with it. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic like pregabalin and methylcobalamin medication can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
hi Thankyou I am a 56 year old extremely healthy male. All of a sudden I started to develop skin discolouration on my penis shaft and also scotum sack. It is a darkish colour and looks sort oof identical to a giraffes body colouring (patchy) Gosh I would love to know what reason- it has never happened before- It developed 4 months ago - and does not seem to be fading back to normal, thanks heaps. Patrick | Hello really appreciate your concernLooking at your description this could be suggestive of STI, other infection or an allergic reaction or may be penile cancer (very rare)I would like further information to help you better relevant medical history like diabetes or history of unprotected sex? Are you having any kind of dischargeSince how long you have this problem In my opinion you should keep it clean and apply antiseptic ointment If it gets worsen or doesn't improve than you should consult your doctor for physical check up and detailed evaluationMaintain good hygiene use condoms during sex until it heals completely Hope this answers your question if you have any more doubts please feel free to write back to me, I will be happy to help you Best wishes |
I am an 18 y.o female. I have hurt my 5th metacarpal on my left hand. Not sure how, it has been hurting for about 3 days, no bruising or swelling. Finger still moves fine but it feels like someone is pushing down really hard on the tip of the bone but slightly to the left side of the bone right on the joint where the pinky starts. It is painful to touch but if touched gently I can handle it. Is it a fracture or bruising? | Hello, If there is no bruise or swelling then it should not be a fracture. There may be inflammation over the bone which may be in early stage. You should do following to have relief -Take a good analgesic anti-inflammatory agent like acetaminophen. Two to three times a day.-Apply a compression bandage from below upward from middle of finger.-Apply cold compresses over the affected part for at least two times a day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my absolute esinofils cont is 740.i have problem in my chest . i cant breathj beasily. i am taking medicines from last 5 months but no gain. so please suggest me some nedicines | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breathing difficulty, high eosinophil etc. are suggestive of asthma more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease.You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti-allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Sir in past two months I was in severe stress so first time high blood sugar has been detected now doctor prescribed 10 days medicine and after that some test will be conducted,now i am exercising regularly and taking proper diet also my age is 39 years.sir can i manage my sugar level without medicine thanks | **1. Since high blood sugar is detected, [stress induced], make sure your PPBS [post radial blood sugar] is under control.2. Since the diagnosis was made after Investigation thus it is wise to check with a diabetes specialist, who will look clinically for |
Hi My name is Aneesh ! I am in a job of weather forecasting. whenever bad whether approaches my stress level goes high and i get severe headache, irritation, sweating etc. thereafter i have problem in sleeping for next 2 -3 days. I tries all sorts of meditation and medication bt no help. Is this a case of environmental stress and should i change my profession. plz help | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I don't think you need to change your profession. You are doing well. Naturally this is a case of anxiety disorder. You are apprehensive and obsessive about the weather change, and naturally you become anxious about it. Do not worry about what happens, Make sure that you are there at your forecast office when the climate changes. Never avoid such happenings. Then your anxiety should go off. We call it desensitization therapy. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I have undergone IVF treatment mid way my doc stop because i have not responded well with antral follicle got only 2 the rest have not grown to the expected, she had given me regestrone 5mg for 10 days , need to know what would the effect of the tablet any chances of me getting pregnant inbetween , my hub sperm count is less than 2 | Dear user, welcome to Chat Doctor. With a very low sperm count the only way to get pregnant is through intro cytoplasmic sperm injection (CSI). You should try another time with the maximum dose of HMG (450 IU) or try the short antagonist protocol. If you are obese try to optimize your body mass index (BMI). I can help you more if you mention your age, BMI, day 2 FSH and LH, prolactin, TSH and antimullerian hormone (AMH). I wish you good luck and getting pregnant soon. |
Get rid of bad breath Hi im 18 years old and i can have bad breath often. i learned to deal with it and somewhat hide it but i would like to know if it is possible to get rid of it fully. ive been taking birth control for a few months and the bad breatChatDoctore way before this. im under stress often but im learning to control that. i eat very health and take my daily vitamins daily. | Hello dear, Thank you for your question. Halitosis or bad breath is caused from a wide range of conditions of the oral space, throat or even the stomach. The first step can be to consult a dentist to evaluate the health of your teeth and gums. The next step I would suggest is to consult an ENT specialist (Ear, Nose,Throat). He/she will check your tonsils, which can also cause bad breath. The inflammation of the esophagus or even the stomach should be considered by a gastroenterologist. I hope this helped. Best wishes, |
hi i am verry worried about my mom, she says her hed feels like it is spinning and that she feels hot and cold, its been like this since this morning. so I am trying to find out how sirous this thing is. sorry for any spelling mistakes! | Hello, What you're describing happens commonly in people with viral infections of the ears, sinuses, or upper respiratory tract. Since you didn't say anything about nausea or vomiting I'm assuming that's not an issue and that is good news. However, if she is unable to stand or move due to the dizziness, and she continues to have these symptoms even when lying down then, I think it best she is seen by a doctor in an Emergency Room. Make sure you give her plenty of fluids to Chat Doctor. If she starts to have nausea, vomiting, or has trouble with her speech or doesn't seem to understand things because she's zoning call 911 immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
1. I have been suffering from Coronary Heart decease. In. I had undergone Bye pass surgery 17 yrs back and.the problem re-ocurred four yrs back. I got a Stent and a baloon in right artery. I am regularly taking Deplatt, Sorboide mononitrates and statins since then. I have to take Sorboide Mononitrates before going to walk otherwise I get angina problem. Can EECP therapy may be effective in my case so that I may get ride of medicines.......... | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing to us.EEC(Enhanced External Counter pulsation) is one of the most modern modalities of treatment in CAD. The ideal candidates for EEC are |
MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WAS FOUND TO BE SUFFERING POOR SIGHT IN HIS LEFT EYE AT SCHOOL ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. AN APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN MADE IN 10 DAYS TIME......UPON TAKING A 2XPHOTOGRAPHS OF HIM WITH HIS SISTER THE PHOTO SHOWS RED EYE ON ALL THEIR EYES APART FROM THE LEFT......I AM WOORIED THAT IT MAY BE SERIOUS........IE BRAIN TUMOR OR WORSE...HELP | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Causes of low vision could be due to refractory error, cataract or retinal problem. There is no such lesion which is red on photograph. That could be an artifact. In case of tumors the pupil which is black will become white, not red. That is called cats eye reflex. Just do not expect a tumor and do not get tense. Consult a good ophthalmologist and get a refractory error test. By Indirect ophtholmoscopy all the possible conditions can be diagnosed. Give carrots and papaya and other vitamin A rich food. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
i ve got the birth control rod in been 14 months and 2 months ago i went to have it removed all in i ve had 3 failed attempts the last one sed she couldnt see it but i can feel about 2mm of something under my skin im now getting referred to glasgow for a scan does this mean i ll need surgery or another attempt? im very worried and getting pain down around my elbow .. please can u help? thanks, Mandy | If you've had three unsuccessful attempts, I agree that a scan is necessary to digits out exactly where it is. On e they can see it on the scan, a surgical attempt to remove it should be pretty easy. I understand that you are worried, but it shouldn't be much more than a small incision and lots of local anesthesia to make sure you don't feel anything. I wouldn't try another attempt in the which sounds like it will just cause you more aggravation. So sorry that you have to go through all of this, but it sounds like it will be resolved soon. Please let me know of you have any more questions, and good luck! |
I was just told by oral surgeon that I had a RANULA. He wants to cut each side of the floor of my mouth and drain but not cut it out. Then stitch it up. Im not comfortable with the evasiveness and not removal of it. Can you tell me what my options are? Thanks Marilyn | Hello, You can consider removal, but this can include some additional removal of surrounding tissue or part of the salivary gland. Chat Doctor. If the condition does not reoccur and is not chronic, you may not need additional treatment. Conservative treatment as a first step is generally my recommendation. Injection of an antibiotic directly into the site is another consideration for treatment. Consider seeing another surgeon for a second opinion, if you are not comfortable. A thorough clinical exam with diagnostic test is necessary to give you proper recommendations, but do not feel forced to make a choice if you do not feel you have all the details necessary to make you comfortable proceeding. Thank you for your inquiry. |
Hello I was wondering why my lymph nodes irritate under my jaw/ chin. I did have 2 bad wisdom tooth which cause me to have a absese in my mouth. Well I have had my wisdom teeth removed the dentist cut the absese and squeezed some of the infection out. After all that I had to go back to my doctor because she say I was about to get the gingivitis disease in my mouth it was the thrush on my tongue then she changed my allergies med from tavist to Claritin with the nasal drip and a high antibiotic name Cleocin which helped out and diflucan for yeast infection. Through it all my lymph nodes don t swell but they still irritate and I m wondering what is the next step I need to take | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with Chat Doctor!I've gone through your situation and can perceive the magnitude of concerns building within you! Did you do any test from the collection within the lymph nodes? If yes, then please mention the pathological reports; If not please do an FNAC test with AFB/Fungal smears also; this is necessary for a definitive diagnosis and to plan the line of treatment! As per your description, there is high chance of contagious infection from teeth/gingival etc., but still it could be tuberculosis or some independent pathology of the lymph node itself! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
i want to conceive.im 30years and husband is 40years. 6 months ago i conceived but miscarriage. i have taken two times inducer tab.on 14th days scan roper a ruptured follicle found. but i could not conceive. what will be possible reasons for not conceiving. | Hello madam, well there are many causes of infertility - the cause could be either because of male factor or female factor....well d diagnosis can be made only after a complete history from both the partners, regarding u r cycle s, if you or your partner have undergone any surgeries in the past, any underlying medical disorders, and by examining both the partners, and you also require some basic tests like thyroid tests, may require if necessary prolactin, Land FSH values and semen analysis of your partner and also your treatment history....since you had a miscarriage, it is a case of secondary infertility... We may also have to think about the cause of miscarriage... A follicle has to develop up to 18 - 20 mm (mature follicle)following which it breaks and ovulation occurs... I would suggest both your partners to attend an infertility clinic, every case is individualized.you may also require an ovarian reserve testing if required, one of the disadvantage is as age advances the quality and number off oocyte reduce....usually up to 6 cycles of ovulation Induction are given before planning for artificial reproductive techniques...hope I was helpful to you. |
I had a root canal started on tooth #4 after feeling like it was abcessing - I was having pain behind my eyes and getting nauseous and shaky/weak - but the tooth didnt hurt! The dentist confirmed the tooth was dead (no sensation), and then drilled it and cleaned the roots a little. He left a hole filled with cotton to let it drain for 7 days while I wait for the final root canal appt. Is there any danger to having cotton in the hole and draining this way - i.e in bacteria migrating up the cotton filled drainage port? Also, the back of my head is tender where this root is emanating, and my neck is stiff ..... and I feel weak/tired - how dangerous is it to wait for this procedure? Ive been on antibiotics since having this procedure -still 2 1/2 days until the final procedure. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The cotton kept after the cleaning procedure in a root canal treatment is common. It is done when the canal is not Chat Doctor. In that situation a medicated cotton pellet will be kept for 3-5 days. Nothing to be panic, Complete the course of antibiotics, the infection will come down. The stiffness in the neck is not related to this. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
since 8 years I have the problem of OCD. i didnt know i have this problem. I restrict myself and my husband and son from going in spcific area like S.T. stand, railway stations, public toilets.. etc. I restrict myself and family to touch the things touched before by a specific person and my father in law. i keep things seperately used by father in law thinking that he is a dirty person. repeatatively, i see the image of specific dirty persons and think on it only unwantedly. | Hi, I can understand the distress that you might be having due to your obsessions and compulsions. You haven't mentioned if you are taking or had taken any treatment for the same. OCD is a treatable disorder. You should consult a psychiatrist for the same. Treatment with medicines like fluoxetine is effective. In addition, combining medications with cognitive behavior therapy in form of exposure and response prevention will lead to better outcomes. You can discuss regarding the same with your psychiatrist. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. |
hi. My 2 yr and a half year old unfortunately has dental caries and some cavities as well. All these days hes been ok but last couple of days hes been having toothache and today it seems particularly worse. Will take him to a dentist but in the meanwhile what can be done to relieve his pain. Applied a bit of clove oil today but its too strong and he hates it and throws a royal fit. So pls advise. The last dentist we saw actually wants to put him under ga and take out his 4 front teeth but were kind of apprehensive abt it. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint the decay has reached deeper into his teeth involving the nerves and is causing inflammation of nerves and leading to severe pain. At the age of 2 years I would not suggest extraction of teeth as it might cause Chat Doctor. . You can talk to your doctor that is it possible to save his teeth by root canal treatment and if it is possible t will be better to get root canal treatment done and as he is too young general anesthesia can be given to ease in treatment however it can also be done in local anesthesia by an expert pediatric dentist who can follow techniques like conscious sedation. In case if there is extensive decay and teeth cannot be saved then extraction under G.I should be followed by space maintainers. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
Hi, i m studying so hard at college,things are under pressure resulting in stress, panics.it seems like the above mentioned make my heart to race,palpitations and I feel sad all day .I have sleepless night and panic to much abt my heart. I went to doctor telling that is anxiety , at seems like symptoms occur everyday (feels like I m in other world not this one) really don t knw what to do.it seems like i have no hope for life. Any help you can offer?plzzz | Hi, I do understand your concern. With the limited information, I can say that you are suffering from one of the anxiety disorders and may be depression as well. Anxiety as such causes autonomic symptoms like palpitations, tremors, sweating, etc. Had I been in your place, I would have immediately consulted a local psychiatrist as sooner the treatment starts, better is the prognosis. If I had been your treating psychiatrist, I would have preferred a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors together with teaching you some relaxation exercise. Hope you get well soon |
I recently was diagnosed with a DVT in my lower left extremity. In the process I also had a gout flare in my right knee rendering my immobile for quite sometime. My Utica acid levels is 8.5. A ct scan and CBC were performed because of my anxiety that I had some form of cancer. My sister is a lymphoma survivor so I am scared. My CBC is all in normal range. M spike was not found. Ct scan showed a mildly enlarged spleen of 14.7cm. Can this be from DVT or gout? I am nervous. Hematologist/oncologist said we will recheck in 3 months and isn t too concerned. Anxiety is thru the roof. | Hello, I don't think that gout or DVT have any role in the spleen enlargement. We need to do some other tests to rule what is the cause for it. DVT is a different condition and has no connection with the spleen. Meet up the physician and with proper clinical examination and assessment, they will take the next call. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
my son is 3 years old and he gets cold and cough problem every 15 days during this rainy and wet season after that he starts weezing and doctors gv him omnacortil..is it safe to give him omnacortil 5 mg after evry 15 days? or there can be any other solution? | Hi OMNACORTIL CAN BE USED AS A COURSE FOR A SH0RTER DURATION FOR 2 WEEKS AND CAN BET TAPERED LATE. NO NEED TO USE EVERY 15BDAYS AS STEROIDS VERSE ARE ASSOCIATED WHETHER SIDE EFFECTS.your child also might have an allergic tendency with Asthma like features. He needs to be put on BRONCHODILATOR AND INHALED STEROIDS FOR A WHILE AS HE HAD FREQUENT ALLERGY AND ASTHMA. Please consult a child specialist well versed in ASTHMA TREATMENT WHO WILL ADVISE IN DETAIL THE LIFE STYLE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES ALSO |
Diagnosed smallcelllungcancer, March15,2011.3 rds chemo.Hospitalize 2am after lastchemo.Collapsed lung.Diagnosed ARDSTumor has shrunk7 wks icuVented/trach/peg tubeKnot on left upper arm(mid to outside)Waiting to be biopsies at this moment.Possibilities of bone metastases? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have small cell cancer of lung. In can lead to osteophytic lesion in bone. You have high chance of bone metastasis. Wait for your biopsy results and then 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 have been diagnosed with a lung nodule that has reportedly gotten larger ,since 2010. What are the possible explanations/causes other CA? I advised to see a pulmonologist and want to go to the most experienced and competent doctor the Rocky Point, Port Jeffeson, Stony Brook area. | Hello Welcome to the Chat Doctor As your lung nodule is increasing in size, malignancy needs to be ruled out here. Causes can be benign nodule, cancer, tuberculosis, abscess, rheumatoid arthritis etc. Biopsy needs to be done to rule out cancer. Histopathology examination done from biopsy. Hope I have solved your query Consult pulmonologist for detail history and physical examination and discuss all these Take care |
I have a red rash on ears, mainly behind the ears. Also, mainly around one eye. Doc said its psoraisis. I was on predisone for 10 days. The eye is better but the ears arent. Ive tried different shampoos and hairsprays. Maybe its a food allergy. Im in perimenopause also. | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms can be related to psoriasis as your doctor indicates. Another possible cause can be atomic dermatitis. A photo would be very helpful through the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest continuing using prednisone. I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
My 5 yr old daugther just fell climbing on her sisters toddler bed. She fell on the side rails and when she fell, she fell between her legs. She has very very light blood spots in her panties and when I attempted to look I couldn t really see anything and wiped her with a wipe and there were just a few dots of blood on the wipe. Should I be worried? | Brief answer |
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