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Sir I have yellow teeth by which I am facing too many problems . Can u give some advice to remove it ? | Hello, Thanks for posting your query, Several reasons exist for our teeth turning yellow. Some people are born with slightly yellow teeth naturally, and only unnatural dentistry, such as veneers, can fix them. It is perfectly normal for people to have slightly yellowish teeth. The problem is that the teeth become more yellow with time. The number one reason for the yellowing of teeth is staining from foods, Chat Doctor. Teeth are made of four layers of tissues. The innermost layer is the cementum. It attaches the root of the tooth to the jaw bone. Next, is the pulp. The pulp contains the blood vessels and nerve-endings in the tooth. I suggest you go to your dentist so that he/she can examine, determine and recommend what's the best teeth whitening product to be used hope this information has been both informative and helpful Regards |
I was having extreme asthma attacks at Christmas time. Treated in hospital for three days with 17 different medications and injections. Reduced to 5 puffers and 3 pills now. Was not advised of the time for an alergy test appointment until the morning in January when it was supposed to happen. I was 180 miles away, and could not make it that day. I was given another appointment in middle of May. Is that a reasonable waiting period? I am having coughing spells many times both day and night. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Asthma is itself an allergic disease due to cold or dust or pollen or grass etc. irrespective of the triggering factor. You can go for pulmonary function tests if not done. Treatment is mainly symptomatic which might require inhalation steroids, beta receptor agonists, anticholinergics as MDI or rota haler as a regular treatment. To decrease the inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles, you might be given oral antihistamines with mast cell stabilizers(montelukast) and steroids (prednisolone) with nebulization and frequently steam inhalation. The best way to cure any allergy is a complete avoidance of allergen or triggering factor. Consult your pulmonologist for proper treatment. |
hi, my son is 4 years old and is underweight.he is fussy to chose his food.i dont give him any junk food, always carry homemade food for him whenever we go for a outing. but still his immune and appatite is very low .pls suggest some healthy homemade food for strong immune and for weight gainthanx | . Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress - 1. An active is a well kid even if he is not eating well. 2. Development of a kid is as important as, or I would say even more important than growth alone.3. As the kids grow their interest in food decreases and interest in play activities increases so that they eat small quantity and run away to play. As parents, we need to be more patient and feed than less quantity but more liquors per day.4. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed him and also make whatever you feed him calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.5. I suggest you not to use appetite stimulants on long run as they may cause Chat Doctor. Regards - |
my name is Noor im 26 years old , i had missed abortion and went through D&C last April .. i had my period after 32 days and today im in the 13 day of my cycle .. i did ultrasound my egg is 20mm and my endomertrium is 8mm,, what is my chances to get pregnant again this month?? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I will be answering your concerns today. The ultrasound report is very good. You have a mature follicle. It suggests that may have ovulation in a day or two. From your notes it appears that you have conceived spontaneously earlier. So there is no need to take any medications to initiate ovulation. The endometrial thickness of 8 mm is good too. Do have intercourse either daily or on alternate days starting from today so that you get pregnant. Your husbands' semen analysis is apparently normal as you have conceived before. Not all women trying for baby get pregnant in a menstrual cycle. About 25% of them get pregnant. So your chances of pregnancy in this month are one in four. I hope this is helpful. If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Hi Ia m a 49 year old woman who has had high blood pressure for around 9 years, i was taking Antanalol 50mg but on my last 2 visits it was significantly higer than usual so my doctor has put me on Ramipril 2.5mg alongside Bendroflumathiazide water tablets, i have been taking readings at home and it fluctuates anywhere from 143/85 right up to 156/95 am feeling slightly anxious most times which does not help but are these readings significantly dangerous or good on some aspects? i have only been taking the new medication since last thursday so a total of 5 days is there anyway perhaps you could put my mins at ease? i go back to the doctor in 6 weeks and before that have bloods to be taken, thankyou for your help Anne | Hello, April with the water tablets is a good selection. The action of April will be obvious in two weeks after starting the treatment. If the blood pressure is still high in two weeks, there will be a need to increase the dose of April to 5 mg, as 2.5 my is a very low dose. In case of any further questions don't hesitate to contact me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Dr. My Dr. recently changed my Glucotrol 10 mg for Amaryl 4mg 2X/daily. I have CHF,Have a pacer defib. implanted-stents,am overweight,have stage 3 Kidney Failure, 58 yrs. old, have been hypoglycemic in my 20s-rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,& Gout. Female. Also have Hep C & acid reflux. I dont think this drug is for me & am afraid to take it. Any suggestions? | hellos you have said that you are a patient ofChfdefib implanted/stentsdiabeteskidney failure stage threegoutostheoarhtritisrhumatoidhep Camry is glimipride and does cause recurrent hypoglycemia in kidney failure patients would suggest following either decrease the dose of April to 2\u00a0mg daily, as you are taking high dose that is 8 mg, and main excretion of April is through kidneys, and you have kidney failureamryl becomes almost 24 mg in your case inside your body causing hypoglycemia OR the best Chat Doctor. |
Morning! I had the gastric sleeve sleeve done on August 6, 2012. I have also carry antigens hepatitis B for the last 16 years and the infection has not been active. My husband has been tested and was negative for the virus as well. I had bloodwork done and was told my liver enzymes was elevated. Any reasons why this could be? | If your hepatitis B virus has been inactive for so many years this is unlikely the source of your abnormal liver enzymes. Given your history of a gastric sleeve, you are at risk for developing fatty liver disease. This is very common in whoever loses weight rapidly, therefore after having a bariatric surgery you are very likely to develop fatty liver, and if this fat in the liver produces inflammation within the liver itself it is then called NASH or Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis. However, to make sure this is the problem, further blood tests need to be done to rule out other sources. You need to follow up with your liver doctor or gastroenterologist. |
yes i have had a sore on my lip in the corner on right side for a month now and at first thought it was a cold sore but not going away and i have asore on my small of my back side and now i got a rash all over what could this be plu i got a tick on my back side a bout a month ago | Hi, As per your query, you have symptoms of rashes on lips and later on, the whole body which is very common and due to blockage of sebaceous glands leading to folliculitis or boils. It could be due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and Chat Doctor. You should apply warm compresses with soaked towel and apply vitamin C serum at night. If condition doesn't get better than consult dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor will examine physically along with blood test and may prescribe immunosuppressants, antibiotics like clindamycin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I punched a mirror about 2 weeks ago, and the wound on my knuckle is now healed but under the wound is very warm, puffy, and swollen. I m 99 percent sure it s infected. It hurts more everyday and gets a little more swollen everyday. It has been goin on now for about 4 days. Any advice on what I should do? | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are having collection of hematomas. You are sure that 99 percent it is infected. It is better to clinically examined it and if needed it can be Chat Doctor. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Hi my name is DaVonte, I m male at 17. A while back ago(9 months) I had a staph infection on my thighs and I went in and got it treated etc. Six months ago I started to swell in random places from head to toe and it would be multiple spots not just one are but all over, if I take Zyrtec I m okay but the weird thing is I m not allergic to anything and my eating habits and things like that are still the same over the years nothing new, now lately I ve been depressed and it s been coming and going out of no where but I m not to worried about that. What I m just a little concerned about is that right after the staph I ve been swelling and recently my tendons everywhere have been in an extreme amount of pain and it s causing me to become lazier and more exhausted. So what I m asking can my old staph be causing the problems now? If you have any insight as to what may be going on that would be grand to hear. Thanks. | Hello, thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. If I am your doctor I suggest you staphylococcus has propensity to get occurred at multiple sites even after get cured by at one site. I advise you to get culture, sensitivity and MRSA test for staphylococcus. If its MRSA you might get repeated infection. Take good care of your hygiene also, only antibiotics won't cure you. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. |
Im a 16 year old girl, over the last few days Ive been very tired and week. Ive also experienced constant nausea and light-headedness. It worsens when loud noises are made. I went to the obgyn for an annual visit yesterday, she said my blood pressure was 90/50. I was wondering if this could have anything to do with low/high blood pressure? Should I seek medical attention? | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. At present, you seem to have low blood pressure.2. The blood pressure, at present is very low which could cause light headdress. This could be secondary to deny Chat Doctor. 3. Also get a complete hologram done to evaluate for anemia. More fluids and salt intake necessary to improve blood pressure. Concentrate on nutrition. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I am 66 years old, and have bipolar 1 disorder. I just got the results of an MRI | Hi, The report means that there are very small blood clots in the brain. Due to this the brain size is slightly reduced. This is not very uncommon with increasing age. If you have diabetes or hypertension you should control to avoid a further stroke. Also, you may be advised to take a baby Disdain if not contraindicated. There are no major abnormalities like any a tumor or infection in your brain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Dear Doctor My Name is Reddy from India. Three months back i got some viral fever with abdomen pain with Vamtings.that time doctors told that it is a viral Fever.Later after one week the fever was cured and also vomtings.Now I am in belgium and after i came here I had some abdomen pain like acidity. Docotors make blood test and confirmed the Past Hepatitis A affect.Doctor gave some Immuno Globin Injection. Earlier i Did not maintain proper diet.But after these confirmation I am maitainig Proper Diet. My Question is how about the danger it is and still how many days it take to cure.The doctors also did Abdoman scanning and it says Liver is in Normal Situation.Please help it | Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor>you have been diagnosed with previous HEPA viral infection which most probably have been possible by detecting antibodies against this virus in your blood. No need to worry. HepA infection(usually a \"self limited\" common cause of hepatitis)liver enzymes take 6 to 8 weeks to completely return to normal values. Advice - abstinence from \"Alcohol and Chat Doctor. - Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports). - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day-recheck liver enzymes after 4 to 6 weeks.- violin |
I have a marble sized lump in my mid to lower left back muscle, I can physically feel it and see it, well my wife can see it. It doesnt seem to hurt, but recently I developed a lump in my right deltoid muscle about the size of a pea and it came on about 6 months ago and is not painful unless I push on it... related? possibley? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma or dermatofibroma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for most of the benign tumor. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi a have a small lump on my top left side of the head about the size of a thumb nail, after 2days it doubled in size and was sore to touch, 2days after that it went back down, its hard to touch now, i noticed it a week ago today. whats wrong, should i be worried | Hi! We often get patients with small, growing, sore and hard to touch lump on top of head recently increasing in size etc. etc... just as you mentioned your lump! And pain means infection / inflammation! Hardness means resolution stage of infection leading to dormant inflammation....! Therefore, putting everything together, I must conclude, according to my experience that this one could be an infected sebaceous cyst or a skin adnexal tumor! A simple 2-minutes needle biopsy is the best method to confirm it as it could be a thing for concern!Therefore, see your physician today for a clinical examination and discuss the diagnosis and possible line of treatment. Regards, |
I have a lump on my lower left leg, above my ankle - it appears to be part of the ligament running along the outer part of my leg. I do have Crohn s disease, and have had a history of colitic arthritis in my left ankle and top of my foot, which has been sore recently. The lump is hard, slightly spongy when you press on it, doesn t hurt. I am experiencing chronic pain in my ankle and foot right now, I suspect it s related. Any thoughts? | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The lump on your ankle might not be related to your Crohn's disease if you exert chronic pressure on that location of your ankle inadvertently. This could result in a benign cyst called a bursa, which might also be related to the joint cavity. However, this could also be a manifestation of the extraintestinal manifestation of the Crohn's disease. I would advise you to get it clinically assessed along with related investigations by your treating doctor, and this would depend on its further course of action, if need be. Till that, you could go for a mild anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. |
hello doctor i am 23 yrs old girl and is hbsag +ve. Value observed of hbsag test is 11.3. I also have ultrasonic test and found no harm to my liver till now.what should be treatment for this.... in my family my brother and mother were also infected..... Is this sexually transmited disease? Plz help me | Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor You are bag carrier as per history You have to do regular follow up to the physician and repeat liver enzymes testing with every four to six months Before labelling you as carrier repeat bag testing after six months, if positiver than you will be lifetime carrier No active treatment needed just now If your carrier state confirmed after six months than viral load HBV DNA done along with bag estimation and if found in active stage than only antiviral medication needed This infection Spread sexually as well as through secretions Take care Consult physician for examination and regular follow-up Hope this will help you |
I cry too easily . Whether it be when I am laughing about something funny, watching a not-so-sentimental movie or TV show, a commercial, any happy or sad or meanigful presentation. I don t want to make a spectacal of myself at my children s weddings. What s up? | Thanks for posting this question. Before I answer your question few things need to be clear. Q.1 what's your age? Q.2 Do you mean tearing during various emotional situations or strictly crying? Q.3 Do you laugh at trivial matters at which others generally don't? Q.4 Medical illnesses you have suffered or taking treatment for?these answers will help me to know the cause of your problem and accordingly, I can suggest solution to it. But need not worry about it, its not a serious/dangerous problem. |
My upper front 3-4 (?) teeth bridge is loose for 3 days.I called my doctor and he said that he can only help me to remove my bridge... and it will be my choise to leave his office without teeth. The bridge is not very old, 6-7 years probably. It was done twice by the same doctor due to his mistake - he broke s/g while he was performing some work on my first, original bridge.I have an appt to see the doctor and talk to him but my question is for how long I can stay with loose bridge without any complitacionts?thanks | Hello, Thanks for the question in healthcare magic. If you have a loose bridge in the front teeth, my advice is to replace it as soon as possible as loose bridge will cause you further problems in the underline tooth or the adjacent tooth. Secondly the problem of leaving office can also be taken care of, as the temporary bridge can be made and is available at the interval of 1-2 hrs only. Till that time you can wear the temporary bridge and carry on your office work. I hope my post ID helpful to you. Vishal Jain, Vitaldent Faridabad |
Hello..................I have just been referred to an Oncologist for a tumor on the outside of my liver. Hepatocellular Carcinoma after 45 years of Hepatitis C. I cannot eat food................body keeps rejecting all food no matter how pure and natural it is? Help...... | Hi, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I am a liver and pancreas cancer specialist and I hope to answer your question today. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Hepatitis C causes cirrhosis of the liver and is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). One thing you have not mentioned in your details is your age as this will have a bearing on the type of treatment you will be offered. The treatment of HCC depends on the size of the tumor and the state of the residual liver. If you do not have any other symptoms of liver cirrhosis, then liver surgery can be safely offered to you and the cancer surgically resected. But if you do have symptoms of Liver cirrhosis, then unfortunately it means that the residual liver will not be sufficient. IN this scenario, Liver transplant offers the only chance of getting rid of the disease. This will also have the added advantage of getting rid of the old cirrhotic liver and leave you with a healthy liver. Please do get back to me with details like your age, Liver function test reports and your geographical location, so I can guide you better. Hope this helps and hope you start to feel better. Please do not hesitate to get back to me for any clarifications. Have a good day |
Head heaviness and upper stomach tremors start in the morning approx 2 hours after a thyroid medication and an hour after blood pressure medication. Having eaten with blood pressure medication. This eases up at night. Approx 12 hours later. What is causing this?? | Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Since you have not mentioned the names of the medicines that you are taking for thyroid problem and the high blood pressure that is hypertension, it is difficult to pin pint the cause and effect. Yet your history is classical that the pains caused after a specific time after the thyroid and blood pressure medicines indicate That these are causing the problems and that is lasting for 12 hours. I would advise you the following |
Hi I go on holiday tomorrow and are concerned my jaw aches. When brushing my guns are also tender. I have a partial arrupted wisdom tooth which becomes infected sometimes under the flap of skin thats caused. Although this is not sore at present I did feel a soreness a few days ago so have been using a strong antibacterial mouthwash. Im concerned as my jaw is aching and cant get to a dentist before I fly and font want to be in discomfort or pain during my holiday | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Recurrent peritonitis or the inflammation of the gums of the erupting last tooth should be the cause for the pain in the jaws and the associated areas. Since you are not able to visit your dentist before flying, have painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac 50\u00a0mg handy. If pain is uncontrolled you can take it (if you are not allergic to any medicine). Keep the area clean and use a mouth wash. Do not apply hot bag externally. You can visit your dentist and have your teeth cleaned, and the tenderness will reduce. Have a radiograph done and get the last tooth extracted to avoid recurrent infection. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards. |
I have a friend that lives in Boise Idaho and is 88 years old. she has a great deal of pain in her hip and back on one side. She doesn t have a primary care physician but needs to be diagnosed with an MRI to get help? Any recommendations for Doctor in Boise? Can she go directly to a pain management doctor and request MRI. Lynn Tackman YYYY@YYYY | Dear Sir/Madam, I thank you for having faith in Chat Doctor and for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, at her age the cause of pain could be either arthritis or she may have injured her neck, or AVN. To ascertain the diagnosis the first thing required is an X-ray scanning of the hip joint, the majority of diagnosis can be made by that, and treatment depends on the cause. I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact. Special note-Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. Thanks |
Hi there, I got scratched in the face by a large parrot. The wound wasnt too deep, and I was able to stop the bleeding quite easily. I cleaned it and used some Bactine, and Polysporin. There is only mild swelling. My question is, do I meex a tetanus shot (I havent had one in over 10 years). Im guessing not, but thought it best to check. Isabelle | Hi there thanks for asking this on Chat Doctor, no need to worry you don't need a tetanus injection for parrot scratch. Its usually given wounds where you are exposed dirt or soil because the bacteria causing tetanus is found there. On the other hand since you are saying a parrot scratched you there may a chance of you getting a disease called psittacosis. If you develop symptoms like fever, joint pain, difficulty in breathing, diarrhoea you consult with a nearby physician. The treatment is a course of antibiotic like doxycycline or chloramphenicol. |
hi, i am not sure who am i talking to. but i am too desperate . i cant find the right specialist to help I had 23 years abusive relationship with my x. I pulled off myself from that killing relationship to save my 2 sons not to suffer from their bipolar father when they were 16 and 6 . but now they are bigger bones in my throught , they are very demanding if I dont do what they want they give hell to me. threaten me used to hit me not anymore , they have their own place now they can;t have a job permanantly as they behaive unormal they are out of job now, asking for money all time, blaming me for their failiures or unsuccessfulness. they are suspicious to anything and more I was too scared before but I have remarried 2 years ago he is very undrestanding and patient with them but they love to damage our relationship if I dont listen to them and more more more to say. I want to run away from them . I have a successful proffessional carrier but they hate me,put me down criticise me all time......... | Hi, You have been through a very difficult life, and you did your best for your sons. I guess they both are adults now, and you should stop feeling responsible for them now. Next time they blame you for their problems, tell them clearly and assertively without raising your voice that you did what you did your best and if that was not good enough, then you cannot do anything else. Do not let them make you feel guilty and put you on the defensive. Child Chat Doctor. But limit setting is necessary. If they know that you will inform the police if they hit you, then obviously they will never hit you again. What I mean to say is that it should be conveyed to them very clearly that you are not weak and will not tolerate any misbehavior. It certainly will not be easy to do so for you, but there is no other way out. It is good that your husband is supportive, and you can take his help in dealing with your child |
my husband developed a cough last November after a cabinet fell on him and fractured his eye socket. He has been on one antibiotic or another ever since. He had a ct of sinus and found them blocked. Took ent prescribed treatment but cough persists. He has had keflex, ceftin, levoquin, cipro, vancomicin iv, and cipro again. This cough gets worse when he eats or lies down. It gets him up about once an hour at night. The cough is productive with clear, moderately thick mucus. Chest xray shows pneumonia appearamce, but not really pneumonia. Cough does not respond to antihistamine or cough suppressants. He has copd and bronchiosasis and MMD1. He is following all the rules to avoid reflux. What weird thing could be wrong? Lack of sleep and persistent couging is going to kill him. He sees a pulmonalogist. Any ideas? | Thanks for your question can completely understand your husbands problemCOPD with BRONCHIECTASIS diabetics are prone to recurrent infections as compared to normal population, and in your husbands case cause of cough is COPD with bronchiectasis in this case cough reflex is a protective mechanism as he has to clear up secretions which if it gets retained will lead to recurrent infections, so first thing is cough is a protective and clearing up mechanism. Now second thing sputum .if sputum is yellow or green that means infective cause, so antibiotics need to be started .in case of COPD cough suppressants or antihistamines won't help, treatment for that is bronchodilatation which can be offered to the patient in the form of inhalers that will reduce the cough and will help in bronchus to dilate and that will ease the septum clearance also so u can have inhaler forecourt forte 400 one puff twice a day inhaler geotropism 9 micrograms one puff daily these inhalers can be taken by a device called as VT spacer tablet Mackinac 600 mg BD this would help your husband a lot any other queries please ask me again |
Doc Sir, My mother aged 67 years has been diagnosed as POTTS Spine (Spine TB) destrcution of endpoint D8-9 as per MRI report and presently on ATT with Cip 750 mg BD wef 01 Apr 2011. My Que, is there any restriction on diet side? Pain at back still persists which is more severe at night time, Why so? She is not able to get up from the bed even. How long does it take to recover so that she is able to do her daily routines? Thanks Vinod, Bangalore. | Thanks for using Chat Doctor .com. First I would like to know how was the TB confirmed. Was a biopsy done. In someone who is 67 years old other caused are osteoporosis. If someone is getting nocturnal back pain we have to rule out metastasis also. Regarding the diet. As most medicines cause gastritis avoid spicy foods. Take a high protein diet. Add a vitamin called B long to the medicines to reduce the side effects of the ATT medicines. Most important is to take a complete course of treatment for TB if confirmed. Bye |
hi sir,My name is sirisha and my weight is 50 ,age -24,height is 5-4, my problem is hair loss, For past 1 year i m having menstrual problem , I have consulted a doctor she gave medicines and also told gave me medicines regarding hair loss for 3 months. I have used it after that it again started it .can u please suggest me what to do | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor, you are suffering from halogen effluvium. Avoid stress as it is the one of the most common cause of hair fall. Keep patience, not only your hair fall will stop, your lost hair will come back again. Take tab Biotin 10 mg + PBA once daily. Rinse your hair with volumizing shampoo twice-weekly. Go for HBO and total protein level check if any abnormality comes do accordingly. This will stop your hair fall. Thanks |
Hello I have been having abdominal pain for 3 wks, I have nausea, had diarreah and distension in my belly. I had an us and the us revelead enlarged spleen and liver. my liver enzymes are a little high not much. my gums bleed, i get night sweats, head aches,pain all over my body, fatigue, headaches ringing in my ears and I am a diabetic insulin dep and resistant. Oh and within a wks time after the abd us I had a ct done and the spleen had enlarged and so did the liver. Never having fever. | Hi there, Thanks for your query. From the information provided by you, it is most likely Malaria or Tuberculosis. But the history of bleeding gums mandate additional investigations for dengue, bleeding abnormalities and some other hematological conditions, which I would not like to name here. Pending investigations, an empirical course of anti-malarial Chat Doctor. Kindly consult your treating doctor and discuss the entire matter with him. He knows what would be best for you. |
Hello Doctor,My mother is an asthamatic and diabetic and has been suffering from pneumonis and being treated an MAdam Mohan MAlviya hospital in Malviya Nagar Delhi. The doctors there have recomended for a HRCT test done for her chest. Cld u recomend the hospital where we shld go for this test? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. HRCT thorax is done at radiology center. So ask your doctor about nearby CT scan centers. Usually CT scan is not required for diagnosis of pneumonia. But in some cases if diagnosis is not confirmed or patient is not improving, or we suspect TB or OLD (interstitial lung disease) then HRCT thorax is advised. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. |
my ciropracter told me that my systems might be a tricuspid valve, upset tummy,headaches,bloated tummy, not sleeping well. i have papalipatations of the heart,i have anziaty and i take 150mg of effexor 2x daliy. my doctor has ordered ekg and its fine,also a heart monitor, it was also fine. it seems that my heart is okay if someone is listening. thanks for your time. rebecca thole | Hello, Mostly it's an acidity and reflux disease. Do you upper abdominal pain, nausea, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning, if yes it further supports the diagnosis? You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg before breakfast once a day for 2 weeks. |
i have a stabbing pain the comes and goes between my shoulder blades and moves to the front of my chest causing shortness of breath and extreme tightening. It s so painful it makes me cry out in pain and I have a very high pain tolerance. It does not come at any specific time and can last from 1 or 2 minutes to 30 minutes of more. What could be the cause of this. It happens nearly on a daily basis. | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor After going through your query I concluded that you are having pain in interscapular region which radiates towards anterior chest. It can be muscular pain, but heart related pain should be excluded by doing heart function test. Treatment of it considering it as muscular pain is analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C is help in recovery. Sometimes I apply local injection triamcinolone with good results. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
A patient was admitted to the hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His PO2 was 55 and PCO2 was 65. A new resident orders 54% oxygen via the venturi mask. One hour later, after the oxygen was placed, the nurse finds the patient with no respiration or pulse. She calls for a Code Blue and begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Why did the patient stop breathing? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Respiratory center in brain is mediated by oxygen and carbon dioxide levels of body. So any change in these levels will cause loss of function of respiratory center. COPD patients are used to have low oxygen saturation as compare to normal individual. This low oxygen level gives respiratory Chat Doctor. So low oxygen saturation in COPD patients, actually help them for regular breathing. In your question, that new resident have given high flow oxygen (54%) in COPD patient. So his low oxygen respiratory |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I had a lump on my face, not that big. The skin was not broken. I gave a good squeeze and white puss that smelt really bad came out. I have never suffered from spots, and have oily skin. Should i be worried about this. | HI, Dear,Thanks for the query regarding your daughter. I studied your query and understood your health concerns. Remedy-You seem to have Pimples and you should be worried as it would increase due to your oily skin of the face and would disfigure. I would advise you to Consult an ER Surgeon and you would be treated accordingly. So Don't worry and act fast as suggested. Welcome for any query to Chat Doctor and me in this regard. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N. |
Hi! My mother s family has a history of heart disease. My maternal grandfather died of a heart attack in his sixties. My maternal grandmother suffered a stroke and died in her early sixties. My mother is currently in her late 50 s and suffers high blood [pressure from time to time. She is on daily medication for her B.P. A few days ago she got continuiing chest pains and went to the doctor. They told her that her arteries are fine but since she has had hypertension sometimes, this has resulted in the weakening of something (aorta?) How serious is this? is it curable? is it a guarantee that she too will suffer an early heart attack like her parents? Is there a way to beat genetics? Thank you. | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would like to review her cardiac ultrasound in order to be able to give a more professional opinion on her clinical condition and its prognosis. I would also recommend performing an exercise cardiac stress test or dobutamine cardiac stress echo in order to exclude possible coronary artery disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am 50 yrs old, female, good shape, within last 6 years have done triathlons, marathons. Normally run 4-6 miles a day, 4-5 days a week in the morning. Take plenty of supplements, probably don t get enough water. Take NO prescriptions, no ailments. Have suddenly developed lower back pain, right side, works its way around to my hip and groin, sometimes shoots down my leg. Can t run now. Going to chiro, says maybe nerve or calcium deposit. Doing ultrasound on the spot. Not helping. Thoughts? | Hello, It would be a very good bet that you are suffering from some degree osteoarthritic degenerative change in the spinal column that is irritating or squeezing either a disc or nerve root in the area of the arthritic changes. It is very possible that the changes are calcifications or the presence of what are called OSTEOPHYTES that are commonly found in these kinds of situations. An MRI of the lumbar spine would be much more helpful than ultrasound or any other type of imaging study. The arthritis foundation of America has a website that is just full of great suggestions for explanations as to what happens in these types of situations along with suggestions for exercises including stretching regimens, PHYSICAL and AROMATHERAPY. There are also dietary recommendations that they make which the foundation describes as being helpful in patients with osteoarthritis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my 5 year old daughter has been bitten by a dog and has now received a Tetanus and Rabies vaccine. The dogs records is not up to date and my daughter has to go for more injections after this. What can we expect after she has had these injections and is there any cause for worry? | Hi, I do care for your concern. Initially having a tetanus shot, and rabies vaccine following a dog bite is more effective and records show excellent result, so need not worry. It is advisable to follow the dog up to ten days following the bite, to observe any rabid changes in dog. If nothing happens, need not worry your child is absolutely safe. Follow the vaccination schedule correctly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. |
i am trying to get pragnant . on day 16 of my cycle i went to my doc and had transvaginal ultrasound and the next day started bleeding and have cramps and pain like period also bled for 3 days. could it be i was in process to get pragnant and transvaginal ultrasound killed the process? | Hi feel sorry for your condition. Transvaginal sonography as such doesn't kill the process. Why you went for transvaginal sonography at day 16. Are u going for follicular study. If yes is that mentioned follicle ruptured at or before scans. If follicle ruptured and if chance of pregnancy expected, this type is bleeding is unlikely.it might be an incidental occurrence. Excessive manipulation during examination is slightly associated with abortions. don't have all such fears as it is usually done by trained personals. Thank youregardsvasundhara |
Hi I was wondering if you could help me a bitIm having this chest/lung pain when I lean forward it feels like Im being stabbed or similar feelings, (also feels like its in intense pressure or if something is poking it)Ive been smoking for nearly a year on and off.Any chance of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are smoker, possibility of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related pain is more. Your chest pain is more in leaning forward position. In this position, acid reflux is also more. So this acid causes burning type of chest pain. So first quit smoking as soon as possible. This is must think to solve your problem. Also take antacid like pantoprazole on empty stomach. Chat Doctor. |
I am a 38 year old woman, fairly fit, two children. I have had very painful tailbone pain for several months now and it seems to be getting worse, rather than better. The pain is unusual, it almost is a burning pain and it worsens if I sit or even lay on my back. I am in constant discomfort to pain. | Hello, For resistant coccydynia[tail bone pain] sacral local block injection may be helpful. Phototherapy [local injection] may also work for sacral pain. Consult your doctor for an injection. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Continue site bath and use of ring cushion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. Rammstein, General Surgeon |
My sister-in-law had surgery on her back 4 weeks ago. She has been rushed back to the hospital with Seizures | I read your question carefully, and I am sorry about the sister in laws troubles. Seizures are not usually related to back issues. They can have many diverse causes like infections, stroke, brain tumor, metabolic alterations of blood and tissue components (electrolytes) etc. So many exams are often needed to find the cause like head CT or MRI, EEG, blood tests, cerebrospinal fluid tests and according to their results the cause is treated. Of course seizure treatment can be started right away without waiting for the results of all the tests, there are many Chat Doctor. Hope things work out for the best. Don't hesitate to come back for further questions. |
hi.....i usually feel that whenwver i m leaving somwhere i again and agai check my pouch that i have put the money inside and i count it toooo even i know it that i have myself put thee money inside......simlarly i keep on checking wether i have locked the room or not even when i m sure that i myself have locked it....... | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. You have not mentioned your problems in details here. You stated that you have habit to check the things like locked door or wallet etc. But you haven't mentioned how many times you have to check it. How many hours you spend in that habit? From your talk it seems that you know these things are wrong. If this checking seems to be wrong by yourself, you want to stop such checking but can't successfully stop such thoughts, and it produces anxiety which is relieved soon after you check those things. These all things hamper your day-to-day life then it may be OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER.SSRIs and many other Chat Doctor. Consult a psychiatrist for it. Hope I have answered your query, |
My right elbow started giving me problems about a week ago. It hurts to straighten and hurts when I ve left it straight for any length of time then try to bend. It really hurts to lift anything, even a glass of water. I m an appraiser, so I work on a computer all the time. Could this be related to that? | Hi, This elbow pain is most likely inflammation of the attachment of the muscle to the elbow on the side. It is related to long hours of computer work. It would help to take frequent breaks and stretch the elbow and wrist and also stretch the neck muscles. The pain could be relieved by icing,anti-inflammatory medications. A tennis elbow strap applied on the forearm is helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
here are my wifes symptoms in the own words. feels like lava following thru the veins, temples tighten up really tight, then the stomach gets hot and sick, then excssive sweating and excessive gas and burping, this repeats its self almost immeadiatley | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Her symptoms could be related to anxiety. But, before coming to this conclusion, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for other possible causes that may mimic this clinical situation (thyroid gland dysfunction, partial epilepsy seizures, gastritis or reflux, etc.). For this reason, I would recommend performing these tests |
I have a question about throat cancer. I have been experiencing a \"lump\" like sensation in my throat the last week and half but when I went to the doctor they said everything to the eye is normal looking. They referred me to a throat specialist. I am waiting for that appointment but I am wondering, I am experiencing no other symptoms that i read online are signs of throat cancer. Is this a possibility still?? | Hi, Thanks for writing in.Some symptoms of throat cancer include change in your voice. Trouble swallowing. Weight loss. Sore throat. Persistent cough (may cough up blood)swollen lymph nodes in the neck.wheezing.ear pain. You might not have any of the striking symptoms of throat cancer but if you are having a difficulty to swallow then it should be discussed with the doctor. This will help to decide if you require any specific test like barium swallow or endoscopy. In most people these symptoms are for a short duration and said to be functional. Since you are having the sensation for a week and half therefore having a cancer is less likely. Please do not worry. |
Man age 73 has Chronic heart failure. Last week he developed a pain in his right elbow. Today it is swollen to size of a baseball. They have taken xrays and show nothing broken. He had bloodwork done and all came back fine. The area swollen seems to be very warm. He has NO fever. It hurts him very bad and can only move arm about shoulder high. The doctors have given him an antibiotic to lower the swelling. What could this be? | Here the symptoms are right elbow pain along with swelling and the Patient age is 73. You have also explained about x-ray and blood report which has come normal, now here there are a couple of possibilities like it could be related to heart problem or right elbow joint infection. It's difficult to say anything without having physical examination, so I am giving general guidelines. To talk about joint infection since Patient is already taking antibiotics' tablet, nothing to worry about it, I suggest to use cold packs frequently in daytime to have anti inflammatory effect as well to reduce swelling. You can also check once again with your orthopedic doctor if it's not becoming well in next 2 to 3 days. If there is no fracture then I suggest to keep moving right elbow joint as far as patient can and keep it elevated with the help of pillow in day as well as nighttime to reduce swelling. You can also take help from physiotherapist to know how to move elbow with so much of swelling and pain. Also take advice from physio on positioning of patient as well as his affected right elbow. You can also take suggestion on how to keep crew bandage for entire right upper limb or elbow as per need to reduce swelling. I am sure this will be helpful for patient but if it's not getting all right then do visit an or tho doctor for proper evaluation and treatment. Take care |
I suffer erectile dysfunction. Occasionally I awake with an erection and feel pain at the base of my penis. It goes away. When I lose my erection. I use testosterone gel on my shoulders and use cialis 1-2 times a week .what specialty Doctor should see. BK | Hello, You can consult with a sex expert for erectile dysfunction. As common causes of erectile dysfunction are |
My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer six years ago and now has pain from his bones where it has spread into his hips and pelvis. I would like to know whether this is the beginning of the end or whether he could still live for several years to come | Hello, The causes of pain below ribs are |
Hi! My daughter (Age 5 yrs. weight 14 kg) is sufferring from jaundice with pain in stomach. she has been admitted to hospital since 3 days. Weakness is very high and could not able to sit even. Doctor recommended to provide fresh juice and fruits or glucose to improve oral intake parallelly multiple electrolytes and detrox is given through bottle but she herself not asking for any thing to eat and avoid eating and due to cough after giving anything she vomitte everything. pl. suggest how fast she can recover from this. | Hi thanks for asking question in Chat Doctor... Noted she has jaundice.... Cause should be ruled out first... As pain, anorexia and omitting present mostly it will be viral hepatitis infection... For that virus marker study done with liver enzymes' estimation....USG also done for cholestatsis.... If she cants eat anything then rules Tube intubation might be done to give liquid diet... Intravenous infusion of glucose given if not eating anything.... Give her semisolid diet with more fruit juice.... Excess fatty and fried food not given to rest liver.... Carrot juice, Mashed green leafy vegetables are useful.... Hepatitis recovers gradually ... Mostly it will take around one month for full recovery.... Udiliv can be given daily.... Take care..... Consult gastroenterologist with keeping this in mind.... Chat Doctor. |
I have been having pain in my lower back and abdomin for the past few days and now have a creamy discharge . I am 46 . I have had a hysterectomy but have had bladder problems in the past, tumor removed about 3 years ago. I was wanting to know what might be the cause of this and if I needed to be concerned. I usually don t go to the doctor unless I have to because I have no insurance. Thank You. | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about what you have been through and the current pains and discharge. Considering your past history, it will be very important to get these symptoms checked out. They could represent an infection that needs investigation and treatment or otherwise more concerning conditions that could be linked to the previous surgery or the cancer. Getting examined and managed accordingly by your ORGAN would be great. I hope you find this helpful. Thank you for using our services, and please feel free to ask for more information if need be. I wish you the best of health. |
sir, I m 27 years old men. My skin is oily. Some pimple and black heads cover my face. So, how can I get relief from pimples and black head ? Please advice me. | Hi... Mr. Prasanth Kumar welcome to Chat Doctor., gone through your complaint.... U have Acne Vulgarism.it is a common problem in your age (from 15\u00a0years to 32 years) it is due to hormonal hyperactivity and genetic predisposition., (family history often present) . An Chat Doctor. .black heads due to sulfur reaction in the lesions.hence don't bother ...., have good treatment...1) Frequent soap and water washes (use... Triclosan and Zn oxide e.g.. Acnil) .2) Topically use Clindamycin cream morning times and Darlene (newer tradition like agent) nighttimes on the face .3) Orally. Doxycycline capsules 100 mg.daily after breakfast ., and Isotretinoin (it. A derivative) morning times after breakfast alternatively....4) finally stop all cosmetic applications.and restrict oily foods (fried items).o.k. Bye |
Hello Doctor Me and my wife had unprotected intercourse last day and she took an ipill within 20 hours. However after taking ipill we again had unprotected intercourse within 5 hours of taking it. Her normal periods are due in 4 days and it will be for five days. Her normal cycle is of 25 days. Should I give another ipill to her? We havnt planned any baby yet so she doesnt want to conceive. Plz help me out here. Thanks. | Hello dairy understand your concerned have done sex 4 days before the expected date of period. It is safe period of the cycle and pregnancy will not occur during this day's as ovulation is not occur and so no fertilization. You already used one I Gillette to avoid another pill as it cause more chance of hormonal imbalance. No need to take the pill second time as you did sex in the safe period of the cycle. Do not worry if your period will delay by the 1-2 week as it will cause by the pill only. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. |
I am having DVT on both legs and also Escimic problem. I am taking UNISTAR 75 mg and Acitrom 3 mg from 2004. I have got a unique problem that sometimes blood comes from veins near testicals and that to in the morning. It stops after 1 hr . Recently doctor advised me to take Xamac 500 mg. when blood comes and stop taking thinners for 2 days. Why this blood comes from the veins ?. regards S Babu | The bleeding occurs due to the Citron which thins your blood to cause bleeding easily. Veins near your scrotum might be dilated and thin leading to easy bleeding. You should check your INR every two weeks to keep it in a range of 2 to 3 for the DVT. If it comes more than 3 then you should decrease the dose of Citron. You can stop Citron after six months of therapy and start on Esprit. That way the bleeding tendency will also decrease. What is the ischemic leg problem, I could help you better if you let me know about that in detail. Take care and feel free to elaborate on the ischemia part of the disease. |
Hi, my son is 4 years old, he has a red ring round his anus and seems to stay. We applied an anti-fungal cream, it settled down a bit and came back again. Can it be yeast infection, food sensitivity? please advise on what we should do.Many thanks best regards,Virginie | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history suggests me that your son may be having fungal infection which should be confirmed by physical examination. The fungus is the normal commensalism of the genitals, and it can sustain for longer period of time in wet and poor hygiene areas. For the present symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Keep the area Chat Doctor. Apply B4 nappy cream after urination and defecation.3. Topical agents like clotrimazole need to be applied daily. Thank you. |
I am 54 years old and very healthy. My dad is 75 and has emphysema and COPD. He has been on oxygen for about 4 years now but is getting much worse. I want to give him one of my lungs before he declines too much. Is this possible? Would a doctor do this at his age? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes lung transplant is an option for terminal stages of COPD and emphysema. But you can not donate your lung to your father. You need to register your fathers name in lung transplant registry. There is waiting list, and they go according to that list only. So consult transplant specialist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hi there. was bitten by my dog a few days ago. got prescribed they wrong antibiotics for my size as im 225lbs and now ive got a touch of cellulitus up my forearm. now they prescribed me co-amoxiclav 500 mg tablets ive to take 3 times daily. problem is, im heading away for the weekend tomoorow for a mates stag party. and althou the wise thig would be, is not to drink alcohol. if i do drink alcohol will my infection. likely get worse? thankyou if you can answer this. alan | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite, which is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. The treatment includes local wound treatment with soap and water, active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28 and passive immunization with anti rabies serum in and around the wound. Alcohol consumption should be avoided during the course of treatment as it may interfere with the production of antibody titles against rabies virus. Thank you. |
My guy has hx of hypertension and is on 10mg of altace once a day. His diastolic is always high. He atw a Shrawma (Indian food) and his b/p went to 167/107 and a high pulse. The systemic came down to 135/98 pulse at 91 the next day by noon. He said he drank a lot of water and voided all night, but had a headache most of the night. I am concerned regarding the high diastolic and do not understand why it stayed so high and still is and how dangerous is this and how does it affect the heart and danger there...Also next time it happens what should he do. I suggested he shoud be on ASA 81 mg daily and should take a 325 mg ASA and eat/drink a food that is a direurtic. Also why is potassium so VIP for him to take and should he be on tablets..Sherre | Hi dear, Diastolic hypertension is an undesirable elevation of the lowest of the two blood pressure numbers. The desirable level of diastolic is about 80 mm Hg. Any rise above that number is associated with an increase in adverse events. Trails done says that;Every 10 mm rise in diastolic pressure causes a doubling of incidence of adverse events such as heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and heart failure. When the heart beats it pushes blood out into the very large blood vessels. These vessels are elastic and take up some force by expanding. Then while the heart rests between beats the large vessels contract towards their normal size thus continuing to push blood around the body. This pressure in vessel during relaxation is called diastolic BP. As age progresses fat starts to accumulate in arteries, and they lose their elasticity hence does not relax properly causing an elevated diastolic pressure. Increased diastolic pressure can not be alone treated with medicines, severe lifestyle modification is required 45 minute of strenuous exercise should be done low salt food must be taken avoid fatty and oily food30 minutes of brisk walk dailyecosprin 75\u00a0mg can be taken daily prevents future cardiac risk a serum lipid PFL should be donate will take at least 3 months to notice any change he is on high dose of April which causes hypokalemia hence he should take potassium supplements like banana coconut water dailydont use diuretics now first try was I advised for 3 months |
I tore a muscle in my calf. I heard a POP and I can t walk or straighten my leg. The hospital just gave me medicine and a wrap, I rented crutches and went on my way. Today, I developed a very high fever, and muscle aches. I am concerned that the conditions are somehow related, either as a result of the tear itself, or as a result of the medicine I was given to treat it. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor ! You might have developed fever because of your muscle tear. It's very common to get fever when you get injury. Its body defense system to fight injury. You don't have to be worried. And consult your doctor and get checked your POP once. Just to make sure it's been done properly. And take fever medications. And you will be fine. Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query. Take care |
hi, im 25 year old female suffering from female pattern baldness which has kicked in only from past year and a half. i have thinning hair all over the scalp. i was on minoxidil 2% for a year but now i have stopped it. i know stopping it causes hair to shed. i also take thyronorm 100mg everyday as i suffer from thyroid since when i was 7 yrs old. is there any natural way (by using essential oils etc) to reverse female pattern baldness? pls reply..im desperate | Hi, You seem to have halogen effluvium. There may be some cause. In your case most probable cause may be thyroid dysfunction. Please take regular treatment for hypothyroidism.you are taking thermoform 100, continue it and have regular check up for thyroid dysfunction. Consult physician or endocrinologist. Take biotin containing tab for long time. Apply mild steroid lotion like mometasone lotion daily at night. And have herbal shampoo. Almond oil you may apply to improve the quality of the shaft of hairs. Have patience and positive approach. You might get good result after few months. Thanks. |
I am 30 years old...healthy 8 week pregnant female. When waking up in the middle of the night last week to go to the bathroom...my but crack was very itchy...of course , half asleep I itched it a lot. Today I have open sores from itching and it is very painful to sit or lie down. Do you have any suggestions to ease the pain?a | Hello, Welcome to the ChatDoctorBrief. It is parasitic infection (worm infestation)Detailed answer... As it is more likely because of worm infestation, for that you may need one of two deforming medications.albendazole or praziquantel. Though it is safe in pregnancy, but studies shows that deforming during pregnancy can cause eczema in babies. My opinion would be discussed first with your gynecologist before using these medicines for deforming. Chat Doctor. |
Hello, my 2 year old son.. 11 kilos has pre anemia and just getting off a cold, has been taking antibiotics for 5 days, as long with decongestion medicine, tempra for fever(which he didnt have to take anymore) and iron supplements.. But the past 2 days he has had a high fever and has been in the fetal position as if he has stomache cramps or has been trying to poop and cant.. This only happens at night, in the morning he is active with high energy.. At daycare they say he poops and eats fine so i am not sure what the problem is. | Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor. I have read your query and here is my advice. A child can have a cold without fever and following several days can develop a fever. Usually this is a sign of a second infection, most commonly of the middle part of the ear. Pneumonia can also appear in a child having a cold. As your son is acting normally during the daytime and is able to sleep without crying or vomiting during the night, I believe you may safely watch him at night without concern about his position. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help. Arnold EDD, MD, FLAP |
Hello, my mom has stage 3 cancer and has been very active up until a few days ago. she has gotten very weak, less of an appetite, cant get up on her own anymore, need help to walk. is this normal or is there something else going on and is there anything I can do. Im sorry she has stage 4 cancer and is currently on hospice care also. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Stage 4 cancer patients have metastases in their body. This means cancer cells are dividing very fast and enormously. These dividing cells release great about of cytokines and inflammatory mediators. These all substance act on brain and cumulatively decrease appetite, decrease oral intake and loss of weight. This is the time when most of the patients succumb to death. |
Concerning Phlegm Color In the past five days Ive been coughing up many kinds of phlegm lately. first it started with a light green then it was yellow then it was a yellowish brown now its back to yellow again. is this normal or do i need to seek medical attention immediately. if not, is there any home remedies i can do? thanks. | Hi, The colors you have described are normal and consistent with the phlegm variations. When do you need to see a doctor?1) Persistent fever for more than 3 days or fever that aggravates in the evening.2)The sputum/phlegm having a blood tinged or brownish red colour3)Difficulty breathing You can try having a cough syrup containing aerosol like Ambrosia plus. One teaspoon 3-4 times a day. It would liquify the sputum and help you clear it off from the lungs. Thank you for your query, Chat Doctor. |
Its really big, & it hurts to touch. Im not 100% sure its a cyst. Ive had it for about three days. Its pretty big. its not white though.Its all red.Im not sure if its a bug bite, pimple or cyst. If its either one of those, how can I get rid of it? please HELP! thanks. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, In order to treat the lesion, it is important to know its nature or character. A red colored lesion suggests that the lesion is inflammatory. Associated pain further potentials that the lesion is inflammatory. A bug bite will form a raised lesion which is usually red. Infection of the lesion can cause pain. A cyst is usually clear and fluid filled. A pimple is a red colored lesion and is associated with oils skin. However, exact diagnosis can only be made after clinical assessment and relevant investigation. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi i am ex meth user. I have a sneaky suspicion that i have got an aftermath of sicknesses from it. I notice i now have a very thick clear mucus coming out of my lungs regularly and have breathing problems often. I would like to know what i could have done to my body and how could i help the situation. 27 yrs 83 kilos yip gained plenty after quitting not sure of height | Respected Sir, hi I evaluation your query thoroughly. Meth is one of the most dangerous narcotic Chat Doctor. Problem of mucus and breathing is regarding it's pulmonary damage only. But fine still if you have quit it totally and if not going to restart it in future or any other similar ailments. Follow certain definite result giving steps as follows |
Hello, I have been fighting what I thought was just a common cold since thursday morning and was just feeling really tired out on friday. Saturday I stayed home from work and slept off and on throughout the day. Yesterday I was outside with a friend and was coughing throughout the day also coughing up muccos and had mild chest pain while coughing... Today at work I was couging and had times I had to stop to catch my breath as I was short of breath. Now was woundering what this may be and should I go see my doctor or go into urgent care? | Hello, Yes, you should definitely consult pulmonologist because possibility of bronchitis is more likely in your case. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It is very common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (common cold). It causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest pain, coughing, mucus expectoration and breathing difficulty. So, get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I took combiflam and amoxcillin a few minutes ago for toothache,I had it since last night along with a digene. two of my tooth are broken and has cavity for which the doctor has recommended either root canal or extraction last year. Is it okay, as i had a little burning sensation in the nose. | Hello, thank you for sharing your problem with us. As you are mentioning that you have a tooth with cavity, and you are also having pain in the tooth it means that the infection has spread to the apex. You are also taking painkillers and antibiotic for the infection which is ok but only the temporary relief not the basic treatment, because if the cause of the infection is not treated it will persist. So better to go for the treatment which your dentist has prescribed in-spite of taking medications on your own. Hope it will help. |
I have full thickness skin grafts on about 40% of my body for about 3 years now. I have since had several boils on the skin grafts on my neck. Because they re on grafted skin I always have to go to the ER to have them lanced because no one at the urgent care will touch them. Why does this keep happening and how can I prevent it from happening? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Since the infection is recurring, it is possible that not all the pus or discharge is being removed when it is incised. If a small amount of discharge remains then it would cause re infection to occur. It is also possible that the infection is not completely responding to the antibiotics used, there may be some resistance to the medication. A swab can determine the appropriate antibiotic. If the infection recurs, you may want to consider visiting an infection control specialist who may be able to initiate appropriate treatment. I hope this helps |
I am 29years old.I musterbate 2-3times in a week.but since 3-4 month my penis does not response properly when I am mentally exited.and my penis would not strong at that time and spurm come out without being strong my penis.is it symptom of reducing sex power?what my problem?I am very tensed about it.pleas give me solution. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please understand masturbation cannot result in sexual problems of health problems. But if done more than specified, it can provide you with unnecessary anxiety. Please introspect. I think you are anxious about your sexual performance. Most of the erectile dysfunction are due to the fact that the person is anxious about sexual performance. Please consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
.Does fever affect the whole body??i have been having mild -high grade fever only in the stomach area and not the whole body for the past 4 days.occasionally get nausea and headache,but so far no vomit or diarrhea.iam a 28 year old male weighing around 68kg with a clean bill of health. | Hi, I understand you concern. First, I would like to tell you that fever is a vague term which denotes to the rise of body temperature. The symptoms told by you are so common that, they almost exist in most infectious and even in non-infectious diseases. I think, you should see a physician asap so that you can be assessed by means of physical examination. And maybe some blood tests and radiological exams can determine the problem you are having. Hope this helps. |
My five year old constantly complains of a tummy ache right behind her belly button. She tells me it s like someone punched her. We have tried doing the dairy free approach and nothing. It happens at all times during the day...even at night. She s not constipated. Any suggestions? | Hi, Before commenting about the causes, it would be better if we know about the duration of abdominal pain and any aggregating or relieving factors. Any night awakening because of abdominal pain? Any recent history of viral infections? Any altered bowel habits or blood-tinged stools? Her weight and growth pattern? Her schooling and absenteeism? Anyone in the family has migraine history? I know you are worried, but we need these details before commenting on the causes. I would advise you to visit a pediatrician to examine your children tummy to rule out any surgical causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
im 28 year old, male. im facing coughing issue for last two months and its making me weaker, and too much pain now in my throat.im worried about it now too much. i went to dr. and he gave me claracit tab,and a cough syrup. but i forget its name. just the tablet works only in early days but after that no use. some one say me use reltus cough syrup. tell me it is better for my cough. thank you Dr.i shall be very thankful to you.Owais | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted dear you have cough since two months.... Which is Chat Doctor. . Hey here cause should be searched for ... Like ...1.allergic 2. Viral flu induced 3. Acid reflux 4.anxiety or psychological 5. TB if fever and weight losses x-ray, CBC, sputum examination will helpful. As far as syrup you are telling then let me know you yes it is good one as it contains dextromethorphan. Which is cough suppressant. Ginger and garlic good remedy for cough... Hope your concern solved.... |
hi, sorry for bad english,I am 25yrs old married before 7 month (feb2012), I have spermatocele on right side testicle on upper side its size like peanuts and its paining and also pain in my both leg and back please guide me, i am worried.. sorry, i m enable to pay fees.. | HelloThanks for query. The spermatocyte is a benign cyst and does not need any treatment unless it increases in size or gets infected which happens very rarely. The pain that you have in both the legs and back is not related to spermatocyte and can be due to other spine problem which needs to be rectified by examination by a qualified Orthopedic surgeon. There is nothing to be worried as far as spermatocyte is concerned. You have to just monitor and keep a watch on size of spermatocyte. Chat Doctor. |
I have always had acne since i was 12 yrs old. I was on tretiva 20 twice a week and den once a week for the last 9 mnths. My doctor stopped the course dis mnth n i again have acne on my face. He has now prescribed me clinoxid gel and azithromycin 125mg once a day. The results have not been great. Plz tell me wen wud the treatment show results and will my acne subside like it was wen on tretiva | Hi. Thanks for your query I would like to mention here that Acne can present in several forms. This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflamed patches of skin (such as cysts). In the course of evolution, you may have any or all of these. Sometimes, over a period of time, even if you are under a specific for of therapy, one agent might not be enough to handle it completely. This is based on the various internal hormonal stimuli as well, which can change several times in a month or year. Although you have been compliant with the methods advised to you, I feel that only this agent in the lowest dose might not suffice now. There may be a need of addition in oral /topical therapies. U have not mentioned your age now. Tretiva is a medicine which has potential side effects if used continuously, hence it is good to use the other agent now. You can do a few sittings of Salicylic acid peels with qualified dermatologist to attain more sustained results without the potential side-effects of Retinoid therapy. Hope this helps.take care U definitely do not need to stop anything now, however please visit the doctor early so that there are no delays in the onset of more efficacious therapies. |
well, my friend got her bloodtest results back, and asked me if i could see if there are any iregularities... as a med student, i aint acctualy allowed to give her any medical related responce, so i told her to go to her doctor for it. she gave me the results anyway. I havent heared from her for a 4 days so im a little concerned.. i looked at the results... but i dont have enough knowledge for this research level.. so could someone tell me whats wrong with her? theres been alot of underlined it means that its not good Hemoglobin - 11.4 g/dl - ref. range 12.3 till 15.3 Red cell count 5.2mil/mm3 - ref.range 4.1-5.1 Differential leukocyte count | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I see similar cases amongst people who visit my clinic. Your friend is anemic, and this reports is going in favor of iron deficiency anemia because of Low hemoglobin, Low MCV with slightly increased RDW. I will suggest you for peripheral blood film examination and iron profile. This will confirm diagnosis and help for further management. Thanx. Hope this answers your question. If you have any query then please do not hesitate. I will be happy to answer your questions. http |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My son is 7 year old and suffering from ediniodis and frequent cough and cold now he is using l montuskid tab 30mg once a day whether he can continue for more period. Pl advise | Hello, If a similar patient comes to my clinic, firstly I would like to know how much he weighs. All medicines for kids have to be calculated according to their weight. As you have not mentioned this I can't tell you the dosage. You have not mentioned since how long he is having the complaint and since how long he's on the medication. Kindly meet your doctor or send us the complete details for a more elaborated answer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi this Kirti here presently i am on Migrine treatment and my Doctor has advised me Tab Deseril 1 Mg, Tab Napra D, Tan Provonal 40 mg and Topaz 25 mg but for last 15 days or so I have symptons of Depression i.e. like lack of proper sleep in night, No interest in taking food, All way negative thought coming and mood is very bad. please help if any drug has side effected me or so | Hello.... Thanks for your query. Desert is methylsergide, useful in preventing migraine attacks. Other Chat Doctor. Desert can definitely result in sleep disturbance though the negative thoughts seem untreated to the medication. You require a thorough psychiatric evaluation for an independent depressive illness and may require anti-depressants or psychotherapy (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy) for the same. In addition, you need to remember that stress can precipitate migraine attacks, and you need to learn stress management techniques from a psychologist. Hope you found the information useful. Regards |
I have pressure in my rectum. It comes and goes, I have had colonoscopy 17months ago everything was normal.I have had diarea off and on for several months now. Just started taking psylium the last several days it has helped, but today unbearable pressure and pain. Cant feel any hemrroids, not painful when I try to see or feel. What should I do it is the weekend. I did make a appt. with GI Dr. would he be the right one or a specialist in this area? Please help! | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. You should consult proctologist. The most anorectal disore Chat Doctor. Some more serious diagnosis such as cancer, Crohn and ulcerative colitis should always be ruled out. Your problem can be caused by hard stool as well. You should try to take some laxatives to see will it be better. Specialist should do examinations, at least rectos copy and digitorectal exam. There can be some organic lesion, but also he can find weakness of anal sphincters. If you see blood in stool, have obstipation for more than 2 days or abdominal distension you should go to emergency department. Wish you good health. |
I am boy age of 30,but my sprem is thini want thick spermi face problem when I watch any sexy movie I get wet because my spram come automatically come out of my pienskindy tel me any fruit or food which help me.l am poor I have no money to snd you | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please stop worrying about these sexual matters because all these are normal. Sperm thickness or color is not the determining factor of your fertility or your ability to produce child Chat Doctor. On an average, semen is almost 95% water. Therefore, don't be anxious about it. When anyone watches porn movies, their penis discharge a liquid called pre-cum which is used for lubrication during sexual intercourse. This is also normal. I suggest psychological counseling to you. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
I have been on metroprolo ER for close to 10 years - 100mg since last July. I was still having high blood pressure problems & swelling so my cardiologist told me to stop taking it and started me on Benicar 40mg. He told me it was completely safe to just stop taking the metroprolo; however after reading many things contrary to that, I started back with 50 mg and stopped the Benicar for now. I do not know how many days I should allow to taper off and when I should start back with the Benicar. Right now, blood pressure is okay. | Hello. Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Well, personally, basing in my everyday experience, I would highly recommend you to continue on a beta-blocker Chat Doctor. Maybe, I would recommend down-regulating and adjusting your dose (i.e. not 100 mg daily, but 50 mg daily), but I would not recommend stopping it altogether). You see, beta-blockers have an perfect and beneficiary effect on the heart. They act by both lowering the peripheral blood pressure and the heart rate, which, in summary, decrease the workload on the heart and do not let it \"get tired\". If you decide to adjust your beta-blocker dosage, then it is perfectly safe to add losartan (Benita) to your therapy, also with small dosage. They both work together in a line to lower the blood pressure. Anyway, if you are just determined that you want to stop taking metoprolol, it is safe to just stop taking it, and it is not necessary to taper its dosage. I hope I was helpful with my answer. Take care. |
dear doctors, i had a thypus disease for about 2 weeks ago and since last week, ive been able to do normal activities. i am a basketball player. when may i join the practice like usual? when may i run? its been 2 weeks and how hard may i exercise? thank you doc. | HelloSign, you diagnosed as a typhus fever patient for 2 weeks ago and took treatment. Laboratory abnormalities include anemia, leukoses(early) and leukocytosis (late). Complications are respiratory, hematemesis cerebral hemorrhage. Since you resume your normal activities, so presumed that you are nor having above, mentioned any complication. Since you didn't have any complication (as above-mentioned) , you can at once start playing basketball (gradually increase time). Good luck. |
Hello,I am Azeem from Pakistan, My father has squamous cell carcinoma of anal canal doctors advised APR surgery for him. I want to ask that if there is any other alternative way to avoid that surgery. can I have any e-mail address to send the medical reports regarding the treatment.RegardsAzeem | **1. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of anal cancer and before suggesting any alternate to avoid surgery one must consider following risk/aggravating factors for the same |
hello doctor ,i am doing BDS 3rd year . My uncle in Germany who is 40 years old complained of sensitive teeth.so i asked him to use sensodyne KF .after 3 months he says that he has generalised sensitivity. it has become worse. he cannot tolerate even water splashed in his teeth. what to do?how to rectify it? | Hello....first congrats on preferring BDS as your profession!!!!40 yrs is the age of start of sensitivity of the tooth .....sensitivity can be reduced by using different desensitizing pastes as u did..... still if it's not reducing it it's better to do intentional root canal treatment to the teeth and place a fixed partial denture...hope you are benefitted by my reply. Have a healthy and nice day!! |
Helo Dr iam shiny age 27 married for past 1and 1/2 yrs gone i have pcod problem iam going to DGO and she is givig me treatment iam not getting proper growth in egg , my husband is working in saudi so he will come once in a year for 60days leave. But i get pregnent soon can i use Gonadotropin injection is it adviceable please guide me how to use the injection.even though we tred folliovia 75 injection but failled | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Yes. You can try Gonadotropin injection for infertility. Because you have already tried and failed by using UROFOLLITROPHIN (follows). You can also try Camphene In women who do not ovulate, camphene, rather than gonadotropin, is often recommended as an initial treatment. The advantages of camphene compared to gonadotropin include 1. Ease of oral administration2. Fewer side effects3. Lower cost (of the medication itself, as well as the monitoring)4. Lower risk of multiple pregnancies, and reduced time commitment (related to monitoring during treatment). But Gonadotropin is given by injection. Early in the menstrual cycle, FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is given by injection 12 days for maturation of follicles. Once the follicle is matured as seen by serial ultrasound. One dose of human chorionic gonadotropin (Chat Doctor) will be given to stimulate ovulation. Side effects are more common and more serious with gonadotropin treatment. Please consider Camphene and compare both. Consult with your Gynecologist regarding this for further management of your infertility. Hope this helps. Please reply for further queries. Wishing you good health. |
18 months ago my psa was 6.9 i am checked every six months. the next two results were 3.9 and 3.6. last week i had psa test and it was 7.4. the night before i had 8 beers. i also ride a motorcycle. i am also under a large amount of stress. also today i passed a small kidney stone. would these cause it to be elevated? thank you Ed B. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, PSA level below 4 NG/ml is a normal value. Values between 4-10 NG/ml are seen in benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatic infarct and trauma to prostate like in cases of needle biopsy, instrumentation, etc. The PSA levels in your cases are fluctuating, however, none of the value is alarming. I suggest you to consult a urologist for clinical assessment of prostate gland by digital examination. If required an ultrasound of the gland can also be done. Along with ultrasound, PSA density and PSA velocity should also be performed. These tests represent the status of prostatic functions more accurately than PSA alone. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I have been reading about leukemia and I think this may all be psychological but i have have pretty bad lower back pain, right lower rib pain, headaches for months, my nose bleeds only slightly, but often,, my gums are swollen, and a little blood comes from the skin in between my v@g!n@ and my rectum. Also, I am very tired almost all the time.. and recently i have been waking up very sweaty.. what do you think could be wrong? | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. Due to malignancy there can be osteoporosis leading to back pain. There can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and loss of elasticity of muscles, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, IT B12 and carnitine. So supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain. In post cancer osteoporosis is very common osteoporosis leads diffuse pain in back. Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis, You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, it B12, and if osteoporosis is severe then bisphosphonates can be started. I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies. You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. 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 was recently diagnosed with high blood calcium (10.8, three separate blood tests done), with normal PTH and very low vitamin D. My doctor prescribed Vitamin D (50,000 per week). Wont this just raise my calcium even more? What could be causing high calcium with a normal PTH? What should my next step be? | You may get the following tests done-Ionized calcium level(Ionized calcium level is a different test from the total calcium level that you have given here). You may also get as serum phosphorus, blood urea, serum creatinine, ESR test done. From the information provided your high calcium also called hyperkalemia is in the mild range. As your PTH is normal, a condition called hyperparathyroidism which can cause high calcium is ruled out. As your vitamin D is low it is essential to continue with your vitamin D as prescribed because low vitamin D affects your bones and several other metabolic processes. High calcium may occur non specifically if you are taking medicines called thirties which are prescribed for conditions such as high blood pressure etc. Some other causes of high calcium are hyperparathyroidism which is ruled out in your case because the PTH is ok. Rarely high calcium levels are seen in people with certain cancers of the lung, bones etc. You may get the tests done and post your detailed queries here for further information. Best regards |
sir.. my son is 2 month 10 days and not passed motion for last 5 days. Today we took him to the hospital and they gave some medicen and my baby has pass stool and doctors have suggested us to give him some amount of sweet lime juice and dry grape. Is that good for 2 and half baby? | Hi, It is common for babies of this age to have motion once in 5-7 days. Unless it cause discomfort / excessive cry / recurrent vomiting / abdominal distension, this need not be taken as constipation and no need to treat. If above said symptoms are present, we can use suppositories like bisacodyl once in a while. Oral laxatives are usually not needed. Orange juice and grapes, having good fiber content can ease the motion, although I usually don't suggest before 5-6 months, but doctors vary in their practice. If at all giving, strict care should be taken to ensure water and hand hygiene. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello. I am a 26 year old female (52, 125 lbs). I have a severe bee allergy (honeybee, yellow jacket, and white-faced hornets). I am also allergic to cephalexin. Two days ago I broke out in an allergic reaction (rash and hives) from the waist up around 4 | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to know more about you as follows |
hello sir i m 27 year old unmarried student. i m suffering from a problem. in my urine i discharge sperm also. it may be occure at night without doing urine.i musterbate (Hand practice) only max. 5-8 time in a month.my wait is 67 kg n body is avarage. this problem is only 5 days old.pls sir tell me any medicine and precautions thank you sir. | Hello. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Semen can be found in urine. You already know that the tract through which urine comes, sperm comes out of the same tract. So urine can contain semen. The semen may be seeping after urination or during urination or when your bowels are compressed. There is nothing wrong in this phenomenon and this is absolutely normal. Therefore, please do not worry too much about this. Hope I have answered your query. You can contact me for treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi... I masturbate 2-3 times a day after I am back from office everyday. Is that over masturbation? I have experienced male pattern baldness, and a bit too loss in memory like (I am not good at remembering names, names of movies etc). WHom should I consult? | Hi, As per your query you have symptoms of male pattern baldness which is due to the sensitivity of hair follicles to an Chat Doctor. It could be due to genetic factors and poor nutritional hygiene as well. Need not worry. I would suggest you do the application of 2% Maintop lotion and massage it properly. I would suggest you consult a Trichologist and get a complete examination done and start treatment after proper examination. Increased masturbation is also due to hormonal influences. Keep yourself indulged. You should take Biotin and Multivitamin supplements and take Finasteride orally. Massage your scalp with warm coconut oil. Maintain proper hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Okay, this is a REALLY personal, strange question, and I m not 100% positive that you can answer it for me, but I am willing to try, really need an answer here. Let me start by saying I already sought medical attention, today actually, I went to the ER and I told them (what I m about to tell you) what I was experiencing, and they literally completely ignored my problem and only investigated into vaginal discharge they discovered upon examination. I went in because last night when I was about to take a bath, I noticed a small fleshy piece hanging from my vagina (yeah, sorry this is personal, and I feel strange asking, but clearly the ER doctors thought it was nothing yet neglected to ease my mind and let me know what it was). I was not experiencing any pain (until they did the examination and am now a little soar, which is somewhat common for me after such examinations) it s just something I have never seen before and because I am approximately 3 months pregnant it REALLY freaked me out. I have been sexually active since I was about 16 years old, and I googled what I could only describe as fleshy piece of skin hanging from vagina and everyone online seems to think it s the hymen or cherry. This answer doesn t make sense to me because I obviously had multiple sexual relations, and I bled on my first time. PLEASE get back to me on this as soon as you can, I m EXTREMELY frustrated with the ER for not doing what I went it (and paid ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for...ridiculous). I do plan on seeing an OBGYN in person, but I am currently without a job (searching) and without money and plan on applying for medicad. If you think it s best and cannot honestly for sure 100% answer my question here, I WILL go to see an OBGYN if that is your recommendation. I just want to see if I can get this taken care of without a fee. | Hallow Dear, I would not claim that I can satisfy you 100% without seeing the tissue or the hanging skin. However, I will share my opinion with you. This type of skin like looking hanging flakes can be found in fungal (yeast) infection. It causes quite an itching. They can be treated by local application of antifungal cream like Bandit. If you are willing to accept messy treatment, you may apply Gentian violet intravaginally. This treatment has to be followed by both the partners simultaneously. Shaving private parts is advised. Also till you are cured, observe sexual abstinence. If you can take a clear photograph of the hanging tissue and upload them for my review, I will have a better concept of your lesion. If you are not relieved by the antifungal treatment, you may ask me a Direct question on this forum by going to my profile. There you can write the whole problem in details and upload the pictures. I hope this satisfies you to some extent. |
Last month lasting for around a week i had slight chest pains every now and again. This month ive had the same chest pains but also my heart is hurting - not all the time but most of the day. Im a 25 yr old female. This has only happened over the last 2 months but im worried about my heart. What could this be and what do u recommend? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest pain in any age should be investigated for heart diseases first. So first get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Stress and anxiety can also cause similar kind of chest pain. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have low white blood cell count which has been going on for years because I believe it is caused by chronic lack of sleep. Is this true? I am 60 yrs old and I also have a problem with loosing weight. I sleep very little about every third day. I take Lunesta 10 times per month because of insurance regulations. I need more than that. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Yes, Sleep disturbance can cause stress, which can affect WBC count.2. Along with sleep disturbance, malnutrition will be seen. Malnutrition can lead onto It B12 deficiency which can affected all cell counts, including WBC.3. However, if WBC count is only mildly reduced, not to worry. If it is less than 2000 cell/CMM, then bone marrow biopsy will be necessary for further evaluation. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
Hi, I started getting rashes on body last Friday. The rashes come and go in various places on my body and are extremely itchy. It began on my scalp and has spread all over. Its not an allergic reaction. Could it be hives? Or even scabies? If its hives, how can I figure out what caused it? And what is the treatment? | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Looks like you are suffering from urticaria. This is an itchy condition of skin which leads to redness and development of hives on the skin on itching. In such cases with long term itching, it is very important to find out the cause of itching. The causes can be varied |
hi. can a uti be cured just by drinking plenty of water and coconut water and not taking antibiotics? my husband was diagnosed with uti last july. he was cured as per doctors advised after having urine test. but he is having the same symptoms now. what shall we do? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should do urine culture and sensitivity, also look to find out underlying pathology which is causing a recurrent UTI to you. USG will help in diagnosing the underlying pathology. Also take plenty of water that will flush out the residual bacteria from the urinary tract. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
A 72y/o female presents with progressively worsening pain and stiffness of her joints. She reports decreased range of motion and redness and swelling in the joints. She reports symptoms occur in the same joints on both sides of the body and are worse when she first wakes up | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history. A thorough clinical examination is advised. As this related to more of a morning stiffness and swelling this sounds to me more like a RA. As per the age of 72 I can only figure out this. Having a past medical history into consideration while making diagnosis should provide some more inputs. For confirming RA the blood test has to be performed along with thorough clinical examination Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hello, I believe I recently came down with the flu as it started suddenly with a sore throat and body aches through the upper back and neck . Spent yesterday with a mild fever and lots of coughing. I am an asthmatic so the added inflammation in my bronchial passageways is less than pleasant to say the least. Today I feel like I am on the up&up and the cough is no longer producing white sputum , but when I cough hard there is a metallic-type taste in my mouth. I figured it s normal since I spent the better part of 48 hours, day and night, hacking my lungs out. Anyway, is this normal or something to be concerned about? Thanks so much! -Jonathon | Hi, Viral fevers are known to be debilitating and sap a persons' energy quickly. They manifest as anything from colds, to cough, to fever, to gastric disturbance and body aches. Altered taste in the mouth, or in your case, metallic taste is one of the symptoms of a viral infection because a virus can affect your sense of taste. Also, since you are an asthmatic, it is also possible that this added infection has caused you to breathe predominantly from your mouth making it Chat Doctor. Deny |
Today while I was at work I was sweeping (something I do often) and my hand started really hurting. I looked at my hand and noticed a bruise on my palm. I m not sure why this happened. I m currently taking amoxicillin for what my doctor thinks is a sinus infection. Is this anything to be concerned ab | hi Hope this msg finds u in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. U seem to have strained some sort of soft tissues in that region that might be causing pain and inflammation. If it's not warm and hot.give ice packs and rest. If it worsens get a X-ray done to find out what's wrong. Start analgesic and anti-inflammatory tablets. Nothing to worry about. Hope your question has been answered. If u have any follow-up queries, feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks Take care god bless |
Why do I have cold symptoms all the time. I have a bad cough and am coughing up green mucus. Ill go for maybe 3 or4 maybe 5 days without coughing then it starts up again. This has been going on for months. I have been on antibiotics 3 times. I also have asthma but its completely under control with Dulera My doctor or maybe I should say my nurse practitioner is diagnosing it as allergies. | Hi, If you are diagnosed with allergic asthma then these symptoms might be exacerbation of your asthma. The green mucus shows also an infection in your lower respiratory ways. I think you need to do a spirometer test and then to be treated with inhalant corticosteroids, bronchodilator and other complementary treatments. I hope this answers your query. Furthermore, I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. |
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