input
stringlengths 0
6.47k
| output
stringlengths 2
3.3k
|
|---|---|
Ive suffered from anxiety depression for 20 years. The past 4 months have been the worst, as Ive experienced several major life changes. Along with the depression & anxiety, my memory seems to be affected too. Im worried I could have early set Alzheimers. Is there a test I can take for it? | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Memory problems are part of anxiety and depression. When stress plays its part in the run-up to anxiety and depression, the memory problems are always there. This does not mean that you are moving towards dementia and Alzheimer. Anxiety and Depression Increase Dementia Risk by around 5 to 10 percent point. But, in truth, this seldom happens. Once you understand your anxiety and depression and learn to live with it, you learn to manage it. The risk of Alzheimer is considerably lessened. You can consult a neurologist who will be able to test you for memory problems, and he will also study your brain images for possible dementia symptoms. Till then, do not worry about that. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
I have a small pea size lump in my tongue that is moveable, hurts when I press on it and has been there for a few days. Prior to the finding my tongue was sore in that area but no bump. My central tooth had chipped and I thought it was causing the tongue discomfort. | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Even though it is difficult to ascertain the nature of the lump without a physical examination of the lesion, from your description, it seems that it is a benign lesion possibly due to an unnoticed chronic irritation by the chipped teeth causing a papilloma (excess growth of the soft tissue). I would advise you to take appointment with a dentist and a general surgeon together who can opine on the cause and further management by a physical examination and related investigations like a possible biopsy of the lesion. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
is it at all possible to hit your head so hard and cause damage that could lead to Narcolepsy? I was injured in March and I can not wake up ever... i will just be sitting and fall to sleep it takes forever to get myself out of bed.... i forget everything so many things going on.... i was never like this before | Howell come to ChatDoctorThank for asking Your query being appreciated, Narcolepsy have several reasons, but exact reason cause is unknown what ever the reasons are there head injury is not among them, of you have narcolepsy then it may not be due to head injury, and it may be due to some other cause, what ever the symptoms you have even is not suggestive of narcolepsy, but it seems to be dementia, or a functional disorders I would suggest seeing the neuro-physician hope this information helps. |
i am female 30 years of age, weighing 73 kgs,height is 5.3 foot with a pregnancy of two months, this is my second child. i am having severe tooth ache and the dentist has suggested tooth extraction. for pain relief i am taking Dynapar tablets half tablet four times a day. is the tablet safe and whether i should go for tooth extraction during pregnancy period?? also let me know if tooth extraction is safe than whether the anesthetic injection that will be given, that is safe or not. | Hello! Thank you for posting here. Dental treatment during pregnancy can be done in the second trimester. You did not mention if the tooth is badly broken, or it is a third molar. Do not take diclofenac in pregnancy. Take paracetamol for pain. Take a pulp extirpation therapy temporarily till your second trimester. During the Second trimester, you can either remove it or continue the root canal. Do not expose yourself to the X-rays. Tooth extraction and anesthesia is safe in pregnancy. Only thing is you must keep cool and not be anxious during the treatment. Regards. |
I have a uti, I get them all the time and the doctors would prescribe me antibiotics and they would come right back. Ive tried everything. The only thing is now I dont have insurance and cant afford to see a doctor right now. Is their anything I can buy to cure it? Home remedies maybe? | **1. Ideally urine sample should be sent for culture- sensitivity and colony count, before initiating treatment. As soon as the result of sensitivity test is available, treatment is started [or changed, if already started] according to maximum sensitivity.2. Since you don't have health insurance, even then predisposing factors to infection like |
my periods started on 17th Aug. n still going on...went to doctor on 27th she has prescribed Martinor n drotin ds...yesterday was a hectic day for me n suddenly right lower abdomen started paining n bleeding started....should i take rest n is this really harmful? i hv Thyroid problem n taking Elthroxin 50mg. | Hello, The medicines you are taking are very less likely related to lower abdominal pain. In fact Chat Doctor. Martin or is typically used for irregular uterine bleeding. The pain is likely because of the bleeding that you are currently having. If this persists for long or the pain is extreme I would suggest you visit your doctor for the same. There might be need of a USG lower abdomen done. Make sure you take sufficient fluids throughout the day and see your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my uncle sgpt and sgot levels were 2400 and 2700 and now dropped to 1700 after 5 days of admission. the doctors are saying for a dialysis rite now. his HBsAg A is positive. | DEAR USER, THANKS FOR WRITING AT Chat Doctor I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN . YOUR UNCLE HAS HIGH SEPT AND GOT THAT INDICATES AN ACUTE HEPATITIS NOW IF HE IS HEPATITIS B POSITIVE It's PROBABLY BCO OF ACUTE HEPATITIS B INFECTION TREATMENT OF ACUTE IS HEPATITIS B IS ONLY CONSERVATIVE THAT IS ONLY SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENTHOWEVER YOU HAVE NOT MENTIONED ANYTHING ABOUT KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST AND GREAT LEVELSDIALYSIS IS REQUIRED IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INSURGENCE KINDLY MESSAGE ME THE REPORTS OF KIDNEY FUNCTION TedTalk TO YOUR NEPHROLOGIST ABOUT THE NEED OF DIALYSISHOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. |
Hi my question is there a personality disorder that fits this. My Wife has been Diagnosed with PTSD & ADHD. But one of the main symptoms to me is that she reflex her bad behaviors on to me and the louder and admitted she is the more I feel its her. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are right. PTSD and ADHD are disorders which are caused due to change in neural signal structure. Prolonged exposure to stress props brain to emit signals which triggers stress buster hormones. Continuous stress means continuous presence of these hormones in the body. Body metabolism changes whole. When the stress creating situation stops, body cannot tolerate the absence of those hormones and with Chat Doctor. ADHD is more of a pure hormonal or genetic origin. The reflexes are bad or so aggressive. Anger is prominent and easy. Don't worry Psychotherapy and relaxation techniques can be used to cure your wife. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
First of all i have a real bad back.I have 3 buldging discs with 2 tearsand 1 ruptured disc and the Dr said my spine was shrinking what ever he ment by that.I am on desibility and cant do a hole lot but more since i have been off work.but for about the last mabe 8 to 12 months and the last 4 months getting worse and i have been lifting heaveier stuff, i have been hurting worse when i sit down and notice it to when i squeeze my butt cheeks and i was courious about what it is and is it anything to worry about? Please let me know. My email is YYYY@YYYY | Hi there. Thanks for your question at Chat Doctor Your concern about the MRI findings are appreciable. The advances in spine have made modern day spine care more safe and successful than ever before. It can definitely be treated. There are few things you can do from your side to protect your spine |
I have a massive lump on both my knees it started off with just the right knee, then it developed on the left leg. It started last Tuesday its now Sunday and theyre both blown up I cannot walk at all because it was too much fluid in my knees most of the fluid is on the left side of my left knee and on the Top Part of my knee. I also have A infection on my penis which is red dots and itches could this be anything to do with it or not I have been taken of birth and 400 mg 3 to 4 times per day but I still cant really see no improvement | Respected user, I evaluated your query thoroughly.@ As per your narration, it is most likely to be Septic arthritis @ Penile lesion is concerned with this, it is of significance.@ Warrants you to immediately seek medical attention, get proper evaluation, necessary work up of Laboratory, Radiology to reach at the root of the problem. Hope this clears your query. Welcome for any further assistance. Thanks for using Chat Doctor .com & giving me an opportunity to assist you in your medical needs. Wishing you fine recovery from the same. Regards dear take care. |
i have probable secondary polycythemia caused by smoking habit, i have high hematocrite, and haemoglobin, but still low platelets eventhough it s already in 7th day of dengue infection with also positive result of dengue IgG and IgM. should I worry about it? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have high hematocrit and hemoglobin due to deny Chat Doctor. It is very common in dengue. No need to worry. You should take plenty of fluid intravenous as well as Orally. Within few days your hemoglobin and hematocrit will be normal and your platelets also increased. Don't worry. Just be relaxed. Take plenty of fluid. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ |
Hi. i am a pilot and there has been an incidental find of tumour in my pitutary gland. I have no other symptoms as headaches etc. at present the growth is about 9mm. i started wearing glasse about 5 years ago. there is alight reduction in my left eye range vision . what do you suggest. should i go for surgery. Aijaz | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should definitely get it removed surgically. You are symptomatic with glasses and difficulty in vision. And your tumor is still very small. So prognosis is good if you removed it early. It will slowly grow and can damage eyesight more. So better to remove it at present and avoid future complications. Another point which favors early removal is your job. You are pilot and your eyes are everything for you. So better not to wait, get done surgery. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...HI this is Krishna I have a Chest pain when i am walking continously for 10 minuates and at the same time i have pain in Left rest . I am scaring this is somehting related with Heart Attack. I have taken X ray and ECG.Doctor said Both are looks fine. Can u please suggest me how to proceed.regards Krishna | Hi, If you have symptoms and ECG is ok, I will suggest that you should undergo TMT treadmill testing, stress echocardiography. The final thing is angiography by conventional invasive way or by CT angiography or MRI angiography. You should also undergo blood pressure monitoring, lipid profile and blood sugar. Avoid sugar, salt, fatty foods. If all come normal, then relax. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my daughter who is nearly 17 has breath that smells like metal, we went to the doctors about 2 months ago because she was having bloating feeling and mentioned the breath then, he gave her some tablets for her stomach and said it should help the breath aswell, but the metal smell is still there, She has had it for a long time now?? | Welcome to ChatDoctorI have read and understood your query and appreciate your health concern for your daughters of all you need to check few things is your daughter having oral ulceration. Dies she Has gum bleeds? Or there are recurrent episodes of cold flu or sinusitis? Bad breath can arise more commonly due to tongue, nose and gum problems beside other reasons. Your daughter can do few things to overcome this problems her to brush her teeth after every meal, use garlic and onions less in meals, gargle with mouth wash for at least 30 seconds. Floss the teeth. Chat Doctor. |
My healthy 8-year old daughter has some orange-brown spots on her foot (just one foot). They are on and behind the toes and near the nail beds. Also one spot on the foot. They are not raised, itchy, etc. They look like marker, actually, but she doesn t remember using a marker near her feet. | Brief answer |
Why do I have a random rapid heart beat? Im 23 years old, 60 200lbs and never had any serious medical problems. I had asthma when I was young, but havent had any asthma symptoms for years. The random rapid heart beats are accompanied by shortness of breath and a dizzy/faint feeling. Should I be worried? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read you question, and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something. There are different reasons that might cause increased, rapid heart beats. If your rhythm is regular, not chaotic but just fast maybe we are dealing with a simple sinus tachycardia. This means that your heart is beating over 100 beats for minute. If the rhythm is fast, rapid and chaotic it might be another kind of arrhythmia. This rhythm issues might have different causes. Simple physical or emotional stress, caffeine products might cause increased heart frequency so It's mandatory to avoid them. All sow, there are different pathologies like anemia, thyroid gland problems like hyperthyroidism that might be the cause of fast heart beats. Your asthma history is not related with these symptoms. When you experience a high frequency, it might be normal to experience palpitation, chest discomfort, dizziness and difficult in breathing deeply. If these frequencies are interfering in your normal daily live, If I was your treating doctor I will recommend some simple examinations. I will recommend an electrocardiogram, a cardiac echocardiography and of course a rhythm holder monitoring for 24 h. This is necessary to have a full view of your mean frequencies during day and night. After these, a full blood check up to exclude anemia or thyroid problems. Doing these examinations helps us understand if it is necessary to treat this high frequencies or not. Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health. Best regards. |
I am feeling uncomfortable , burping empty stomach feeling full still . Cant eat anything start puking if i eat anything for example more than one cahapati and I puke . I think this is because i had chicken and beer two days back . I have sent the same query to your site ,but it would take time to be answered . I need quick remedy as I am hungry and unable to eat anything . Also I pass motions with a difficulty . And I keep burping the entire day . I had pudin hara too but it didnt work | HELLO.I'm Chat Doctor. .UNCOMFORTABLE, BURPING STOMACH FULL MAY BE DUE TO INDIGESTION...QUICK REMEDY IS TABLET METOCLOPRAMIDE+ONDANSETRON.METOCLOPRAMIDE WILL Increase MOTILITY OF UR GUT...HELPS IN CLEARING OUT...TRADE NAME FOR IT IS PERFORM DOSAGE IS BID BEFORE MEALS...ONDANSETRON IS FOR VOMITING...IT WILL QUICKLY STOP UR VOMITING...MEALS U TAKES HUD BE BLIND DIET...AS U HAVE TAKEN BEER AND NOVEL, CAUSE MAY BE DIFFERENT WHICH IS LATER TO BE ANALYZED FOR BUT MANY OF TIME AS DOCTORS V FIRST CONSIDERED COMMONEST CAUSE OF PROBLEM, WHICH IN UR CASE IS INDIGESTION...AFTER THERAPY FOR INDIGESTION IF UR HEALTH IS NOT IMPROVED PLY CONSULT UR NEARBY DOCTORS...PERFORM TAKES ABT 2HRS TO WORK.SO TO GET QUICK RELIEF I LIKE TO SUGGEST FOR PERFORM INJECTION FOLLOWED BY PERFORM TABS AND ONE GENTAMICIN INJECTION TO ABOLISH ANY GIT INJECTION DUE TO COMMON ORGANISMS... |
My 2 yr old daughter has red blemishes on her legs stomachs feet and arms the blemishes have bumpy white spots in them formed in groups . She s been quite snotty sneezing and coughing this past week also been sick sleeping a lot aswell what do you think is the cause if this? | Thank you for posting your question. Rashes over body along with other symptoms like sneezing, running nose, cough etc. most probably indicate a viral infection. Most of the viral infections can present with mild rashes similar to the description that you have given. In such cases, nothing needs to be done except application of calamine lotion over the rashes and any antihistamines Chat Doctor. It may also be due to other relatively rare causes. In any case, I would advise you to keep a watch on the progression of the rash. Any increase in size or area of distribution, swelling, discharge or any new or associated symptoms like high grade fever, toxic look, behavioral changes, decreased urine output, swelling in any part of the body should be reported and dealt with immediately. If you have any more doubts, do write back. |
Im a 20 year old female. I keep getting palpitations and shortness of breath. some of my friends have commented that ive been breathing quite quickly too. I was sent for an ecg about a year and a half ago for the same reason, but my gp said there was nothing to worry about. should i be worried now though? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that this palpitation is related to rhythm issue. There are some electrical impulses that generates from parts of the heart different from normal sinus rhythm. They cause premature heart contraction that it's not a normal one. It house a fluttering sensation, palpitations,difficulty in breathing deeply, anxiety. This extra beats might be sporadic and difficult to catch. So, it might happen to have normal electrocardiogram and experience palpitation. This is nothing to worry about if it happens once a wile. But, if it starts to bother you and interferes in your daily life than I would recommend you dome examinations to find a possible cause. Extra beats might happen because of stress, excessive coffee consumption or pathologies like anemia, hyperthyroidism, electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular disease. So, I would recommend a cardiac echo, a full blood analyze to exclude anemia, hyperthyroidism, electrolyte imbalances and a holder rhythm monitoring to see your rhythm tendency. Only after this we can better judge what we are dealing with and how to treat it. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, Chat Doctor. |
Hi there, I am after explanation of what happens during and after a prostate biopsy. There is a bit of bleeding which I was warned about. But I like to know step by step of the procedure and how much damage is done during this procedure, if any at all? Thanks. | HelloThanks for query. Prostate biopsy is done when one is suspected to have cancer of the prostate. The procedure is done under ultrasound guide and samples of prose tissue retaken from 12 different sites of prostate. The patient is placed in left lateral or lithotomy position and a well lubricated finger is passed in rectum to palpate posterior surface of prostate, A specially designed biopsy needle is passed along the finger and needle is advanced under ultrasound control and prostate is punctured and biopsy is taken. This procedure is repeated to get tissue sample from various qua Chat Doctor. There are chances of getting infection and bleeding from the sites of biopsy which normally gets controlled with antibiotics. |
hi doc. I am a masturbation addict and ave been practising for 5 years now and am totally devastated. I just wanna run away from my presnt life where this does not happen at all.All the techniques they seem too small when the sexual urge starts and i commit masturbation again.I am not leading a healthy life please help | Hi,First make clear that masturbation is safe and pleasure giving techniques. You don't need to worry or feel shy if you masturbate. The excess masturbation is not good because it can cause social anxiety and chronic fatigue. So restrict masturbation up to 2-3 times a week maximum. Yoga and meditation will be helpful. Don't watch porn videos if it is habit-forming for masturbation. Make short term and long term goals in life and try to fulfill it. Hope I have answered your question Let me know if I can assist you further |
I have stones in gall bladder. Can these be tretaed safely with Udiliv 300 bd. | Hello Mr. Singh, You had written that you had gall stones. Treating gall stones with Ad\u00edlio is medical management, and it may take months to clear the gall stones and it's not a 100% remedy. Usually this type of medical management is reserved for very old patients and very sick patients who are unfit to undergo surgery. While undergoing treatment there is every chance for you to land up in complications related to gall stones such as Acute cholecystitis, Emphysema of gall bladder (gall bladder filled with pus), gall stone pancreatitis and choledocholithiasis (stones in CBD), and sometimes gangrene of the gall bladder (common in diabetics). So to avoid all these complications and to avoid the expensive Ad\u00edlio treatment, You can go for surgical management of gall stone disease (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy).good luck |
I have suffered with swollen knees for many years and I have also recovered from a ruptured patella tendon which changed my dancing career. I have a lot of scar tissue on my left knee after the major operation- knee cap stitched without any pins, but I can no longer bend as well as before or sit evenly on my knees and the pain is still as excruciating as the time my pattella ruptured. My right knee works well but I did an extremely rigorous yoga work- shop this weekend and it has so much fluid surrounding the knee cap I can barely sit,walk or stand. Are there any exercises I can do to give my knees relief? | Hello, Thank you for your query. The prognosis of the surgery varies with the location and severity of the rupture. There are other factors which needs to be considered like the age and weight. The knee swelling of the right knee might be due to the acute injury caused due to the workout, may be a meniscus tear or ligament sprain. If the pain is too severe and swelling not subsiding it is advisable to take an x-ray of knee. Physical therapy helps in return of the natural strength and stability of the knee after the surgery. You can follow basic instructions like 1- Avoid rigorous work-outs till total recovery 2- Have cold and hot water application of the knee to relieve the pain and discomfort 3- Can do simple knee exercises Building muscle strength takes time. As you get stronger, gradually increase the number of exercise repetitions or add weight to an exercise. |
I had a MRI done to look at a cyst that was found on my pancreas on a previous MRI. I am a 42 year old woman. I understand that it has gotten a little smaller but I do not understand the rest of the results. Could you help me and advise me as to what my next actions should be if any? Results= FINDINGS | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query.at this point it doesn't require any treatment since there is no growth or obstruction of main pancreatic duct. Also, there is no risk of malignancy. So if you don't have symptoms you don't have to be worried since this is just benign pancreatic cyst which is common accidental finding. All you need is frequent follow up. Wish you good health. Regards. |
Dear Madam,This is to inform you that, I am a 30 year old guy from Bangladesh. Since my childhood I have never ever been infected by chicken pox. For the last 4 days I am infected by this disease. The infection is huge on my chest, back, face, hands, fingers, legs, hips, under toe. I am also carrying the infection of this chicken pox inside my mouth over my tonsil gland. As a result it is quite hard for me to eat anything since the pain is huge through my neck and I am finding it very difficult to deal with the itching related issue of chicken pox. Do you have any suggestion for me? | Thanks to Chat Doctor I can understand your severity of disease .in chicken pox most crucial thing is pain pitching don't try to burst the vesicles over the body because it may spread to unaffected parts also please apply calamine lotion for soothing effect . Take tab, levocetrizine 5 mg once daily for 5 days along with paracetamol and antivirals please change you Chat Doctor. Ok don't worry it will be relieved shortly once severity of disease reduced, ok |
hi doctor my wife had had blood test of SGPT ( ALT ) and SGOT (AST) her blood report show too much increased as according to normal she is pregnant and in 8th month she was having urine infection before 4 month and itching and like redishness and like rashes in vigina used medicine prescribe by doctor but was fine then for 2 month then itches in vigina again now in whole body itching and pain in the upper right side abdomen as well can you suggest please? what could be the possible reasons and why its happened and how we can prevent from this? as per report her SGPT (ALT) is 355 IU/L and SGOT (AST) is 191 IU/L. please reply urgently as i am very worried about her. thanks | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Raised liver enzymes could be due to infection affecting liver, medication effect or due to hypertension in pregnancy. Get your blood pressure measurement done, Blood platelet count and complete blood count. Itching in vagina could be due to fungal infection, that needs to be treated, as it can spread upwards and affect fetus, or may affect baby during labor. Get blood sugar test done for GDM, as there will be recurrent infection due to increased sugar levels. Consult your doctor for examination and management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards |
i m having continous hairfall and dandruff. the dandruff doesnt seem to go after trying anti dandruff shampoos also. scalp is itchy.i m female of 33 years. the hairfall is worst from last five years , when i delivered my second daughter. my hairthinning is very intense. pls. help. | My DearWelcome to this portal! Your details and concerns have been carefully evaluated, and I think that all that you have is Seborrhea Dermatitis of scalp and Halogen effluvium Dermatitis is a mild inflammatory condition in which skin areas with increased density of oil producer glands produce altered skin lubricants and that reflects as flakes on the scalp. Telogen is a disorder, mostly due to unknown causes, that causes diffuse loss of hairs from the scalp. Good treatment options are available for both conditions. 1 For Seborrhea Dermatitis, one can use combinations of Salicylic acid, Ketoconazole, PTO that are available in varying combinations. Fora minority of patients, initial use of steroids applied locally does give good start to treatment, but please bear in mind that such medications are good only in the early phase and should be discontinued gradually as you recover. Some researchers report that oral Ketoconazole is great help in Dan Chat Doctor. In your case due to coexisting Seborrhea Dermatitis, it is better not to use irritants as they can enhance itching and flakiness caused by the latter condition. You might also attend more carefully about hair hygiene, regular walks, avoidance of hair cosmetic preparations and improve diet to gain health benefits. I believe this helps you in early recovery. Our best wishes! |
Hi! I had sex with my parter, we used a condom but it broke. I have the nexplanon implant, and had it for about 3 weeks at the time of sex. I missed my period, but my period has been really irregular due to the insert. Today I got a gooey brown discharge, and my period is 6 days late. Should I be worried about pregnancy? | Hello thanks for using Chat Doctor Explain is one of the most effective contraceptive methods with failure rates of only 0.05%. Haven been on the explain for three weeks at the time of the unprotected sexual intercourse, it is less likely that you could have fallen pregnant. Nexplanon is a progesterone contraceptive with side effects such as irregular bleeding, irregular bleeding, absent menses etc. You could take a pregnancy test with early morning urine to be re-assured there is no pregnancy. Best regards Chat Doctor. |
I m either super depressed or overly happy. I m insecure, paranoid, unable to trust literally anyone, constantly anxious, have daily or more panic attacks. Can be extremely happy and the smallest thing sends me into a hateful rage. I m controlling and a perfectionist. I can t stand people yet I love everyone. What it wrong with me? My brain never stops and I seem to always think everyone is I guess conspiring against me. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. To be frank, how are you able to do so many emotional obsessions? Don't you have anything else to do? That is the question. If you are engaged from morning to evening in your job or profession, the comeback home and relax and do household duties like rearing child or gardening, you will be kept busy, and such thoughts will come only occasionally. If you do not have any such thing to do, naturally, due mind is devils workshop. Please understand. Still I suggest you to consult a psychologist for mental health screening test and diagnosis. Take care. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http |
hI ma 25 year old male suffering from anxiety since 1year taking rexipra20and ventab25at night since one year but still I am not cured100percent sumtimes I get unknown fear and I cant travel by trains I had fear of getting choked in trains plzzz help me out | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. It seems that even after taking extra and ventab your symptoms of anxiety are not improving. It warrants change of anti depressants. Mirtazapine, sertraline, bupropion are certain options. Further, along with the medications you will need cognitive behavioral therapy as well. This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
What is lo -so posterior annular fissure. Shallow posterior profusion across anterior epidural space. No canal stenosis or foraminal narrowing. Impression shallow L5-S1 posterior protrusion with posterior annular fissure. No evidence of endplate fracture or bone marrow contusion/edema. | Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says L5 S l disc protrusion causes which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply left lower limb [leg]. Due to compression of this nerve root there may be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root, so surgical decompression is permanent solution if not relieved conservatively. 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. Take care. |
I am experiencing an attach that believe is a stone in my bile duct as my gallbladder has already been removed ( 19 years ago). Is ther an immediate solution to stop the pain. I read that apple cider vinaigrette can help a gall stone attach. Can it help this too? | Good morning I am sorry to hear about your ill health No medicine works for a stone in bile duct If you suspect that you are having stone in bile duct, it needs to be confirmed on MRCP (MRI scan for the bile duct). If you have stone no medicine works. It has to be removed out through an endoscopic procedure called ERCP. It involves cutting a sphincter at the lower end of bile duct and removal of stone using a basket Hope this would answer your question Wish you a speedy recovery |
Hello sir,Iam BEERAPPA ,got selected for Riyadh to work in Supermarket as sales supervisior.but my right hand have some problem that I can t carry or hold heavy things for long time.the doctor is saying that u can t given medical.can u please help me in this regards | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be weakness in your hand. I will advise you to do MRI spine and EMG CV STUDY. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. If reports are normal you can get fitness 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 have just found out that I have double the level of B6 in my blood work. I have read about Vitamin B6 toxicity and I have stopped taking Centrum. I do have red painful spots on the bottom of my big toes and some of my other toes. What else do I need to do to lower Vitamin B6 and to heal my toes? | Vitamin B-6 is needed for maintaining healthy nerves and muscle cells, and aids in the production of DNA and RNA. Too much synthetic pyridoxine, however, can irritate nerves and create symptoms. The most commonly irritated nerves from pyridoxine toxicity are the smaller peripheral nerves of the hands and feet, which produce numbness in a \"stocking-glove\" distribution, according to the Merck Manual website. Although numbness is common, the nerve irritation does not usually affect the senses of touch, temperature or pain. Motor coordination and walking ability often remain intact, although muscle spasms or cramps may be experienced. Discontinuing pyridoxine supplementation (cent rum) usually reverses these symptoms within a few weeks. |
My daughter (11 years old) suddenly started screaming in pain saying her head hurts. She said it doesn t hurt like a head ache or migraine, which she gets occasionally. She says it is at the front of her head, about 2 inches in diameter in the middle of her forehead. She is screaming at the top of her lungs. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Headache in kids need to be considered serious only when the below symptoms are there - 1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures/ Fits3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. Without the above red flag symptoms, just feeling low energy levels points out towards Migraine and other sorts of tension headaches which are on the rise in current scenario due to excessive academic and peer stress the kids are experiencing. I have a few questions for you -1. How long has the headache been there?2. Does it always occur on forehead or keeps changing?3. Is it associated with blurring of eyes or double vision or giddiness?4. Is there any family history of migraine or single side headache?5. Is he very angry when he gets headache and does the ache get better after a good sleep?6. Does he vomit when there is headache? Kindly get back to me with the answers to above questions and also mention his weight so that I can suggest you the formulations which are good. But as of now - you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I am having continuous (big sound) cough for about 20 minutes and it decreases after flem (yellow colour) came out for the past tow days. Then I would get some rest. is it bronkitis sysmptoms ? The similar type of coungh I had more than 10 years back. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, these symptoms are commonly seen with bronchitis. Similar symptoms are also seen with lung infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) on the basis of these reports. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I recently found out that I had mild anemia due to an iron deficiency. When I first learned this I started taking normal daily vitamins that had some iron in them, but over the last couple months they dont seem to be helping at all. I was wondering what the recommended amount, in terms of milligrams, would be for iron supplements for mild anemia? | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. During periods of iron deficiency, dietary intake of iron through food alone would not be sufficient.2. Recommended daily allowance normally is 8-11 mg. Due to deficiency, at least if 20 mg/day gets absorbed, then the stores can be replenished. Iron tablets need to be taken. Along with it It C also needs to be taken, which will help in iron absorption. Empty stomach or acid environment, will be helpful in furthering iron absorption. 3. Additionally, diet rich in spinach, beef, chicken, ham, mussels, salmon, beans, tuna, reign etc. could be helpful in improving iron storage. For It C rich foods, you can take grape juice, broccoli, guava, kiwi fruit, raw papaya, sweet potato tomato juice, etc.4. Check reticulocyte count after 2 weeks, to see for improvement. If It's increasing, it indicates good bone marrow response. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I don t have insurance and I have a cyst on my upper thigh by bikini line. I know somebody who has metronidazole 500 mg - 28 tabs. I ve been doing heat compresses and Epsom salt baths and it s opened up. I m making sure I keep it covered and cleaned several times a day. Can this medicine help to get rid of all infection? | Hi.noted history of cyst on upper thigh near bikini area. It may be folliculitis (usually occurs after shaving or when hair is accidentally pulled-out) or a cystic formation (sebaceous or gelatinous) which may become infected. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
i had a water infection about a year ago and the main symptom i noticed was a pain in my back kind of on my side, i have recently started getting the same pain however i started experiencing it during a long drive and didnt think anything of it but a week later its continuing worse and im weeing alot , could this be a water infection again? | Thank you for the question. I would suggest you to have an ultrasound of the kidney, ureter and bladder, urine examination and urine culture/sensitivity test for r/o calculus (stone) and urine infection. The reports shall give clue to treatment. In meantime record your temperature twice daily with a thermometer also note how many times you go for urination, any burning during micturition, spasm? Antibiotic course shall be needed in all probability. So get back after the test or consult a urologist. Take plenty of water orally, avoid spice in food |
usually my periods delays for 15 to 20 days. i got married 1.5 years before and dont have any child yet. before marriage when i consult a doc in Pakistan she advised me few tests and ultrasound as well. when reports came she informed me that my right ovary is 1.5 cm enlarge. she gave me dine1 for three months and primolut n also for 3 months. after that my reports were okay. now again after 3 years i m fACING the same problem. van u suggest me anything or what is the next step? plzzzzzzzzzzzzz inform me as soon as possible. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. It seems that you are having a hormonal imbalance or polycystic ovaries. You need to get yourself properly investigated by your gynecologist including some blood tests and ultrasound scan so that specific treatment can be started. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
Hi. Seven months ago I got upper dentures. I changed dentists because my mouth had such big huge bones that my dentures wouldnt fit right and it was very painful. My new dentist referred me to an oral surgeon for alveoplasty and to remove two mandibular toris under my tongue. Needless to say, my mouth is now full of dissolving stitches. My question is...how do I clean the nasty thick white buildup all over my gums? Rinsing with salt water isnt removing it. Since I cant brush because of so many stitches, what can I do? | With your query, what you see those nasty thick white tissues or plaques are nothing but healing tissues or granulation tissue so please don't disturb those healing process by doing so may disturb or delay the wound healing. Kindly don't bother those and leave them like that f you are so much discomfortable along with the warm saline gargling with your finger you can try to with mild pressure clean those ares. This healing process may take 7-14 days. For any further suggestions or treatment you can consult your dentist. Hope this helps you |
My husband used to grind his teeth in the nights. We went to a dentis and told regrding this. He said this can cause his teeth to be crooked if left like this. He prescribed some thing called Dental night guards. What are thse ? Is this useful for teeth grinding ? | Hello and thank you for your questions. Crooked teeth that don't close together like puzzle pieces may result in the body wanted to get a more balanced bite. This normally occurs in your sleep where you brain says, this doesn't feel just right, I need to make things better. So your teeth start to grind to try and smooth down the bite to a more balanced fit. This does not necessarily help your teeth, this can cause teeth to loosen if combined with poor oral hygiene, tooth sensitivity, sore jaw muscles, neck muscles and lower back muscles, pressure headaches, pain in the jaw joints, clicking of the jaw etc. \"b\" A night guard is a device that is like a hard or soft retainer that seats on your teeth and has a nice balanced surface for your opposing teeth to rest on. It's like a smooth ice skating rink for your teeth. This device helps improve the grinding but may not stop it completely. The good news is that your teeth will be grinding on a plastic device rather than your teeth, and it will reduce the risk of losing tooth structure. \"B\" These devices are great for grinding. I prefer hard night guards because the firmness helps prevent them from breaking down and they don't flex like soft night guards which in your sleep may be perceived as food and induce more grinding. I personally use a night guard and found that it has improved my bruise condition greatly. They are well worth the money. Best Regards and good health |
Hi. I feel like I have a cloud resting inside the center of my chest. It is a very uncomfortable feeling and when any pressie is applied to my upper back (even a massage) I feel like the cloud is being squished and it becomes much harder to breath. It also seems to be causing a very dry cough. Not like a normal cough I get when I have a cold but rather a cough that is trying to get out but cant. Any suggestions? Warm regards,Grainne | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of either bronchitis or lower respiratory tract infection (LETI) is more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. If all of the above are normal than no need to worry about major illness. Stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms and feeling. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
sir, my mother has diagnosed hepatitis b. Her bilirubin was 22.6. At that time doctors admit them in hospital in emergency. They discharge her when her bilirubbin comes 12. I just want to know can hepatitis b can be cured??? can we gave them chandni chowk jaudince medicine. pl. sir help me. | Hello, thanks for using Chat Doctor. I had gone through all the data posted. Hepatitis B whether it can be cured or not in literal sense needs another 3 tests to be performed.HBO DNA level, Head and Liver function test. Based on these reports we need to decide whether she needs treatment or not. Cure means to be off treatment may be possible in some patients, but mostly it is controllable with therapy.ayurvedic medications or alternate medicines will have meritorious effects on liver, and we should not use them.kindly consult a medical gastroenterologist for further investigations and followup. Hope this helps. |
Hello, I have been diagnosed with Diverticulities, acid reflux and tested positive for H pylori which was treated through antibiotics. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago. I have been trying to have a baby with my husband for 3 years now and I am reading that H Pylori can cause infertility. Is this true? | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Yes in some studies it has shown H pylori causes infertility. It is mainly associated with development of PCs(polycystic ovary disease). I would suggest you to undergo ultrasound abdomen to rule out PCs in you. I also suggest you to undergo repeat test for H pylori whether it has been irradiated completely. If not so then take treatment. If test come negative then don't worry. It won't affect. If you are having normal monthly ovulation then no need to worry. In some cases h pylori antibodies will be present in cervix which prevent ascend of sperms. I suggest you to go for GUI. It is intrauterine ingestion of sperms. Here sperms are washed and processed and placed in uterus. So the problem of ascending is solved. Hope I have been helpful. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I am diagnosed with Neurofibroma, its progressing now, getting bigger, has been multiplying all over my body, im 38 years old now, married, w/ 2 sons,Im from Philippines, aside from cautery/incision/surgery, is there other treatment/medication on this disease or a way to stop its progress? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Neurofibroma is a benign tumor of nerve origin. It can be single or multiple. It arises along the course of nerves. This is a genetic condition and there is no medication to treat it or control its appearance. If any neurofibroma gets bigger and is causing pain then surgery or cautery is suggested. Please consult a surgeon and get a clinical opinion whether you require a surgery. Only the troubling ones will be removed under local anesthesia. There are no associated complications. Please do not worry. |
Hi there, im 31 years male, weighing,75, height5;11. 4 years back i had to under go a nazal surgery, pre-operation tests confirmed hcv, but after further tests doc decided to go ahead with surgery, latter i got six months liver treatment but didn,t go for post-treatment tests to make sure that whether therapy was successful or not, although i feel perfectly alright now but i want make sure whether im hcv free or not, plz guide me where to start ? Or what tests i should go for first? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor.... After infection with hepatitis c infection, chance of getting Chronic infection is very high.... There is no particular antidote for hepatitis c ...if antiglobulin like antibody given at the time of exposure within 72 hours then it might help, otherwise it is your immunity that play role in clearing infection... Now six months had gone ... So to confirm its negativity perform ELISA or PCR like molecular method..... If it comes positive then regular follow up to gastroenterologist done....Meanwhile, avoid alcohol Chat Doctor. ... Take care. |
I injured my knee 2 months ago when a board with a rusty nail hit it and punctured the skin. I believe the nail hit the bone as well. It swelled up for one day but after that it went down and was fine. Today, after 2 months, I just noticed that a small (big knuckle sized) lump has developed in the same location. What would cause this lump to appear after 2 months? | Hi.based from your description, it could be a fibrous tissue formation on the previous site of injury. It is similar to scar formation, only coming from the inside. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an orthopedic surgeon, for clinical evaluation. Other tumor types must also be ruled-out. Diagnostics (such as imaging and tissue biopsy) and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I have actually injured my wrist (while playing cricket.. my whole body weight came on my hand and from that onwards, pain started in wrist).. There is no pain from external (If I press anywhere, there is no pain) but when I rotate my wrist (either while driving or holding any heavy things), pain occurs.. X-ray was done and it was normal.. when I again visited orthopedic this time, he has given me Tendocare tablet and asked me to use wrist band for 2 weeks.. and he told me that if pain doesnt go by that time then we need to to CT scan (or MRI) and on the basis of the that, we may need to go for surgery (if it is damaged excessively otherwise it will go automatically).. what do you suggest? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. However ligaments and muscular injuries donor appear on x-rays, so your doctor advised for an MRI. Remeber ligaments and muscular injuries take long time may be weeks or months to settle completely. Actually the problem is immobilization of the effected joint and wrist seldom get rest. So don't worry, take good analgesics and give your wrist rest. Hopefully you will recover in weeks time. Thanks |
Hello Doctor. My name is steve and i recently got canker sores in my mouth. but when i started to see if they are cured or not in a couple of days, i found 2 circular lumps inside of the LIPS. the right lump is big in size than the left one. Now, its 10 days and the size of left lump is slightly decreased and size of the right lump is same. I used to smoke 20+ cigarettes from the past 3 years, but i recently stopped before 1 month. Also, i got these canker sores and lumps only after i stopped smoking | Hi. Can understand your concern. As per your complaint and explanation of the symptoms it seems that you have Muscle which is a false cyst and is formed due to trauma to the inside of lips leading to injury to minor salivary glands or their ducts leading to spillage of saliva into the soft tissues and formation of lump. Trauma can be caused due to lip biting, or any other trauma. There can be formation of multiple muscles also. I would suggest you to consult an oral pathologist and get evaluated and in case if it is a muscle, many a time it gets healed by itself but in case of large muscles and long-standing cases surgical removal has to be done. In case of long-standing muscles which are small laser ablation can be done. You can do concentrate salt water rinses as it also helps in shrinkage of the lumps. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
I woke up in the middle of the night with a sharp, pulsating pain in my upper left shoulder to lower left neck. It pulsates every 3-5 seconds into a stabbing pain and then dissipates. I did yoga a short time before bed. I m not sure if this is just muscle strain or more serious. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp, pulsating pain from shoulder to neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis, cervical radiculopathy, muscle stain or disc problem. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses, take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order CT scan, MRI or physical examination. Doctor may prescribe Gabapentin, muscle relaxant along with anti-inflammatory and physical therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
I ate some chicken this afternoon and discovering a bone while chewing. however, i think i swallowed some of the bone, and about 5 minutes after i felt this funny pain in my chest. and it hurts when i breathe? Its been a few hrs now and has not settled. what shall i do | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are afraid of aspiration of chicken bone in the lung. For the diagnosis of aspiration of foreign body, bronchoscopy is must. But in your case, I advise you to wait for 1-2 days more. If you develop worsening of pain, cough, expectoration etc. than get done broncos copy. But if you are not having any symptoms than no need to worry about aspiration. Bronchoscopy will not only diagnose aspiration, but it is helpful in removal of foreign body too. So wait for 1-2 days and see for any worsening of symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If I eat certain foods, drink a beer, or even paint a wall, my face becomes very hot, feels like parts of it are pulsating around the eyes and ears, sometimes red blotches...I have been using a cream for rocasea and taking Oracea oral medication. Could these prescription drugs cause this? I ve never had it before. | Hi, I feel you have Rosacea, an automatic inflammatory process of skin triggered by alcohol, spicy foods or stress. The Race is a doxycycline preparation & is known to cause blistering or peeling of skin. Rosacea skin care is non-greasy moisturizer supposed to be good for Rosacea skin condition. Still, allergy to it must be clinically established which can act as a trigger to skin inflammation. Please consult a dermatologist more personal assessment & specific advise of continuing the moisturizer. Other mode of treatment are laser therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi...I have bronchitis and possibly influenza A. I had a chest xray on Tuesday and again on Friday. Friday s xray stated it was compared to the Tuesday s; it showed an enlarged heart. Can this just be a temporary situation due to my bronchitis or do I need to be worried? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us, I am Chat Doctor. There is no way other than a massive heart attack which dilates the heart so much that it gets enlarged within 3--4 days. Usually it is problem with the X-rays. X-rays are never good at predicting enlarged heart, heart size in an X-ray may look changed depending upon.1) position of the patient when X-ray was taken, Standing, lying, sitting cause different heart size in X-ray.2) Inspiration expiration also make heart size look changed. And there are many other factors due to which X-ray can not be relied upon for heart enlargement. I would suggest you to meet your Doctor, and discuss if you need an echocardiography. Only Echo can predict well about the heart size, I would suggest you not to worry about random X-ray finding but do discuss other confirmatory options with your doctor. .... I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, I will be pleased to alleviate your concerns. Wish you the best of health. |
i went to the urgent care on Wednesday evening with intense back pain/cramping. Doctor diagnosed kidney stone or infection based on symptoms and urine sample with elevated white cells. He prescribed pain medication and antibiotic. The intense pain resolved in the next 12 hours. I am continuing to have discomfort, feeling bloated/swollen in the lower abdomen even though the pain is minimal compared to Wednesday. Is this normal? Should I expect to have this pressure in the area for a while? | HelloThanks for query. You had been to urgent care for pain in abdomen and back and is suspected to have stone in the kidney. Though your pain has reduced to discomfort you need to confirm the cause for pain in loin. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. . |
I have a lump in my throat that comes and goes. sometimes its hard to swallow (no sore throat) and it also feels like my tongue is swollen in the back (also comes and goes, i have had my tonsills removed). my neck near my shoulders has been stiff for a week. what could be going on? am i sick, is it my GERD? | Hi! Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor! After going through your description of the problem of dysphagia, I feel, if I were your treating doctor, I would like to consider following possibilities |
my back is always on fire I have rheumatoid arthritis I stretch get my back rubbed daily but im having a hard time with it for it really hurts to sit and stand or bend even just a little it hurts bad I dont take pain meds anymore its been awhile I do take ibuprofen and have tried a few ra meds shots ect ! not working at all im wondering whats causing this and if its just that I actually need to take a pain med to help what is ur recomendation | In my opinion all you need to do is give you back a little rest. For immediate relief have some painkiller along with a muscle relaxant and have proper bed rest for 2 weeks. Do not lie down on soft mattress use hard one instead, do not sit for longer durations and do not travel long distance for 2 weeks. You can also apply some good anti-inflammatory painkiller gel on your back. If the pain increases do some hot fermentation locally and make a routine of doing some back strengthening exercise daily. After 2 weeks start with some back strengthening exercise. It will help you build you back muscle, and you will be able to continue with your practice in few weeks but do not overlook at the symptoms right now. You will be fine very soon. Good Luck |
No money to pay, looling on Sunday for left leg hemotoma, major pain, taking magnesium before doctro Tues, and used to work for orthos. No one can call back. ( No pain meds) Tried massage and heat. No cortisone post pnemonia, someone said no Cipro.. too bad there is not a blog first consult, I am sports photorgrapher. You would make more money to help and get more referrals through PR. sorry. Cannot move | Hematomas generally clear away on their own. It is essential to rest the affected leg, as this will allow the muscles to heal faster. One can use an ice pack to get relief from the pain. Put ice chips in a plastic bag, wrap the bag in a towel and place it over the affected area of the leg for 20 minutes. Repeat this procedure 3 to 4 times a day. One way to accelerate the healing process is to increase blood circulation in the portion of the leg. Hot baths can definitely promote healing in the injured area. Applying a heat ointment can do wonders in healing the injury. One can also place a heating pad to increase the blood flow in the injured area. Heat lamps, compresses and whirlpools are used to reduce the hematoma. For minor pain painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Topical ointments and liniments are also useful in this regard. Regards Chat Doctor. |
My twenty eight year old son... who has been doing a very hard work out for about 3 weeks now was very sore across both of his pecs. He then played about 4 hard games of ping ball. He called me this morning and said he had discoverd a bump under his right nipple that was about the size of a quarter. He said it was sore when he pressed on it. I am a concerned Mom. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. By the query data, You seem to have Gynecomastia with mastodon. This occurs due to the pubertal changes usually. But in your sons' case who is 28 yrs old, the case is little late and hence needs to be worked for any hormonal abnormality of low testosterone levels. I would suggest Second Opinion with Surgeon and its urgent treatment after investigating its cause. This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor. Hit thanks if convinced. Will appreciate Premium query for further inquiry. Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
I am 36 year old and i got married in April 2010. I am 6ft and I weigh 65 Kgs. I never had sex prior to my marriage with anyone or even my wife ( then girlfriend ). Its been an year now and since the first time, i am facing this Premature Ejaculation. That is, i ejaculate within a minute while intercourse.Before getting married, I used to Mastrubate. I am not sure if Mastrubation has anything to do with Premature Ejaculation. ( Let me know, if it is related in some way). Moreover, I do smoke and I had been smoking for almost 15+ years now.Also, my foreskin is tight and it doesnt retract while the penis gets erected. For past couple of days I am manually retracting it on daily basis on a doctors advice ( locallly ). During the first month of my married life ( sex life, to be precise ), I even had kind of erection problem. I couldnt hold an erection for even a minute. The penis goes flacid right when I try to insert ( probably tight foreskin, not sure though ). I would like to confirm, if tight foreskin could cause Premature Ejaculation.?My wife gave birth to a Baby Boy on March 12th 2011. Please advice on how to get rid of this Premature Ejaculation as we will be resuming sexual life again shortly. I want to satisfy my partner. She doesnt have anything to complain but still... | Hi, Prone masturbation can cause this issue. What type of masturbation do you follow - regular hand in penis or penis on bed? Regular masturbation won't cause premature ejaculation. Foreskin tight can be due to fibrosis. Share a picture for confirmation. Yes, fibrosis can cause premature ejaculation. Circumcision is an option if it is fibrosis. Finding the cause for your issue is also important. Share your blood sugar value. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i was late on my period and started getting a little fat an food craveings and consapation going pee alot then when i go pee clear white spotting started then whent away the it started pink red then to brown to red i took pregnant tests all negative what dose that mean? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion as the brown spotting started it might transform into periods simultaneously. The brown spotting can be due to hormonal imbalance. If this repeats in further months I suggest you to consult doctor. Avoid stress regarding the thought of pregnancy or any as it might cause hormonal imbalance leading to irregular periods and delay fertility. It also makes one to feel pregnancy symptoms. So you might be feeling them. Relax. If periods doesn't start or spotting continues then also you need to see the doctor. Usually pregnancy test is possible a week after missed period. So if done early I suggest you to repeat it.Otherwise, nothing to worry. Best regards... |
I have been suffering from psoriasis (gutter varicty) from 2000. I had taken MTX 10mg from 2001 for about 10 years. Now I do not take any MTX. Now lesion appears all over my body. I want to marry now. But I have no sexual power. I visit many Professor of, they gave me some medicine, but i have got no result. If you have any better treatment option I want to visit your office. I am waiting for your reply. | Hi Crashed, I can understand your concern. Firstly psoriasis is just a skin condition, and it is not a hindrance to get married. Secondly as far as libido is concerned it seems more of psychological or stress induced. Psoriasis as such is not directly linked to libido. Try to remain stress-free, do mind calming exercises as stress can also exacerbate psoriasis. There are multiple treatment options for psoriasis depending on its extent, severity, response to treatment and recurrence. Don't be disheartened, consult a good dermatologist and discuss your problems at length. Psoriasis is a recurring skin problem which can be kept in remission with proper treatment. Keep in touch with dermatologist even if the disease is in control. Usually recurrence occurs with stress, fever, use of wrong medicines and sometimes discontinuation of medicines. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
good evening all doctors. Respectable SIR i just want to know about that my mother has blood pressure and blood sugar . every time day and morning i check my self BP IS 240/120 OR MORE AND B | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that your mother suffers from uncontrolled high blood pressure and hyperglycemia. What is her actual therapy? It seems that her blood pressure and diabetes therapy (if she has one), is not effective and some changes are needed to be done. You should know that there is not a specific treatment for these disorders. I recommend consulting with her GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x-ray and some lab blood tests (complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, thyroid hormone levels, HbA1C, cortisol plasma levels, blood electrolytes, PCR, sedimentation rate, etc.), to exclude other possible secondary causes of uncontrolled high blood pressure and hyperglycemia. Some changes to her hypertensive therapy (a dose increase or adding another Chat Doctor. Besides, you should also consult with her endocrinologist for some changes to her diabetes therapy. She may need to start insulin therapy if necessary. I recommend you to consult her as soon as possible with the above specialists, to avoid possible complications of this situation (a possible brain stroke or coronary artery disease). Hope to have been helpful! Best regards, |
I was bitten by my dog on Friday in the back. 2 punctures and some scratches. I cleaned the wound out well with lots of soap and water for 5 minutes and bandaged it. Did not get it treated-our local ER is questionable at best. Anyway, today the skin surrounding the punctures is red in about a 4 mm radius from the wound and there is some pus. It is still painful but I cant tell if its pain from the bruising (which is extensive) or the actual infection. It only really hurts if I lean against it. I cleaned it out again today and it is just sore, ibuprofen easily handles the discomfort. At any rate I have today gotten a prescription for Augmentin 500 mgs TID. Do you think that this will be sufficient to take care of this? ETA | HI, I have read your query & understand your question. * Actually dog bite wound is likely to be infected fast considering dogs habitat/ habit of eating anything & every thing that is available & also lick all the objects on ground. So inspire of the good health, * Management of dog bite demands - immediate cleaning of wound with antiseptic liquid, spirit, cotton soaked (and squeezed)with warm water/ application of antibiotic ointment/ changing Chat Doctor. - Injection of Tetanus toxic is given within 24 hours of dog bite - Treatment/ prevention of infection by antibiotics (you are already taking Augmenting) addition of Anti-inflammatory |
I have a corn below my left foot on back side, i have started using a corn cap/plaster for 4 days, i could see it healed and started developing again. Currently I`m using corn plaster again, could you please suggest me with earliest recovery method. Thank you. Prakash K | Greetings K Prakash. Felt glad that I am able to guide you overcome your discomfort. Well my opinion after reading your query is that since Corn in left foot reappear even after applying plaster, best advise, not only for your betterment but also to avoid further complication is that, SURGICAL REMOVAL OF CORN LEFT FOOT completely along with antibiotic treatment & regular Chat Doctor. Visit your Family doctor/Surgeon who help you to get rid of CORN from your foot forever.Don't worry. It's the earliest recovery method.Meanwhile, maintain hygiene of your foot. Avoid pressure to that foot. Wear shoes while going out. Get treated at the earliest. Hope I guided you right & it helped. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My baby seems to have worms in her stomache. It s 20months old baby boy.He is getting itching in his bowel area,also facing constupation since last 1 week. Denying to eat his food. I though of taking him to the pediatrician, but I have read somewhere that the medicines given for treating stomach worms causes type1 diabities in children.I am really confussed, what to do? Can you please suggest me some ayurvedic medicine without side effect or may be some home remmidy. | Hello, Anal itching is most likely due to pin worms. He needs medication that you can often get at the pharmacy. These medicines are very safe (which is why they are over the counter) and used millions of times a year in many parts of the world. I've not seen a link to diabetes. Although I'm an MD, I also pay attention to home remedies and the like, but for this one, you need the medicine that kills the eggs so that the worms stop hatching in his intestines. Pin worms are not serious, are very common, but won't usually self resolve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I went to dentist yesterday and found I had infection in tooth. Im on elquits(blood thinner) and tooth still bleeding. Im on amonxiscillin now for infection. Should I be worried that my gums are still bleeding. Should I stop taking blood thinner? | Hello, I would like to know the treatment recommendation for your infection? Did you have the tooth extracted without going off your blood thinner? I consult, to determine the amount of time needed to stop your medication, with my patients' physician before scheduling an extraction. Dental patients need to stop taking aspirin for seven days prior to an extraction to assist controlling bleeding. Are you planning to have a root canal? Did you have swelling and require Chat Doctor? Avoid irritants. Stay on your medication as prescribed and follow all instructions provided by your dentist. Call your dentist and ask specific questions about your symptoms to find out if this is unusual after your recent visit. Keep in mind a small amount of blood can mix with saliva and look like a greater volume of blood. Remember, rinsing after an extraction can disturb your initial blood clot and promote bleeding or severely infected tissue can exhibit more bleeding. Do not stop your medication unless advised by your physician or dentist. Make sure that you review your medication being taken and full medical history with your dentist prior to dental treatment. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will feel better soon. |
How to cue my baby eczema??he has 5 months old, i was dhermatologist--now im giving moisturizing ceams... but no results Please i want a real good treeatment eczema!!! My name is CATALINA I live in Romania.I have a problem with my baby 5 months old ,he has eczema--i was to dermatologists but he gave us manx creams---avene-eucerin,crreams with ceramyds,,moisturizing creams but no result!!i keep room without dust,every day bathing my baby but doesen t work !! Please give me a treatment!! from 3 months apears on my skin baby eczema...i want a real good treatment for this amazing eczema!! thank you!! | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum, well eczema in 5-month-old baby is very uncommon, so we would like to see the snaps of your baby skin lesions, so that we can diagnose it properly, well treating skin diseases with topical ointments which may contain steroids will be harm full for your baby and will only suppress his skin problem will not cure it, in order to get complete and permanent cure for any skin problem you should take Homeopathic treatment. For more info mail us at info Chat Doctor. Com or visit us at WWW. |
sir, my baby is now 5 months 3 weeks old. we tried to give formula milk (lactogen) 3 times in last 3 weeks and as she drink Loctogen milk, next day or with 8 hours she have stomach problem and start crying a lot and also gets mild fever. Doctor please reply soon....its an urgent.....thanks | Hi thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. From your information, I feel baby is not tolerating the lactose formula, may be having lactose intolerance. Is there any problem with motions too? Does he pass lot of gas? Try avoiding Lactose. Instead, you shift to semisolid foods. May be below-mentioned link of article may help you. In case you have more query I am happy to answer, else kindly rate this answer and close the discussion. Below is the link.\" Which Weaning Food to Introduce & When!\" by |
Last night I experienced extreme pain in my lower abdomen and leg. I had been taking norethisterone for around 2-3 months and started randomly bleeding lightly last Sunday, still bleeding Saturday just past I stopped taking the tablets as not to waste them. It felt like someone was twisting my insides last night I was sweating and nauseous and could not stop the pain with ibuprofen or heat and the pain just got worse at some point I must have passed out and awoke later drenched in sweat with the pain even more intense abdomen and leg so i got up and I noticed the bleeding had became worse and found a blood clot around the size of piece of liver the pain gradually disappeared but I feel like I have been kicked by a horse from the inside out and I still have some pain in my leg. Was this a result of the pills? | Hi, The passage of the large clot may have caused the pain and the associated nausea and sweating. Prolonged use of estrogen or progesterone can result in several side effects including circulation disturbances like thrombosis of limb vessels and embolisms. Please contact your health care provider immediately for assistance. You should get blood counts, bleeding and clotting time along with a trans-vaginal/pelvic sonogram to look for local causes. You should stop taking the Chat Doctor. Wish you good health. |
Is there a difference between Trisequence and YAZ. I am 62 years old and would like to stop taking the birth control pill I am taking now. I tried Trisequence in the passed, but felt very emotional when taking Trisequence. So I stopped and went back to Microgynon 30 mg. My GP prescribebd my YAZ is this the same product as Trisequence ? Thanks for letting me know | Hi, Yaz is a combined oral contraceptive pill which contains (ethanol estradiol and Chat Doctor. It can also treat depression and mood symptoms from premenstrual dysphoric disorder as well as moderate acne in women 14 years of age and older. Whereas Trisequens which contains estradiol and norethisterone is a sequential combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is commonly prescribed in postmenopausal women for the relief of symptoms occurring after menopause and also to prevent osteoporosis. It is not used as a contraceptive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I am a dinesh patwa and i have a problem of malaria fever and pain in the stomach from 10 day and doctor give me the VIZYLAC capsule but i have not relief then after they give me a ZOFER MD4 Dr. Told that you have a problem in a KIDNEY, So tell me what i can do. Tommorow the DR. give me a AMLODAC 5 tab. Can iget relief after this tablet. | Hello Mr. Dinesh, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Sadly none of this tablet is a treatment of malaria. Vinyl is vitamin supplement along with lactic acid bacillus to correct disturbed intestinal flora. Gofer is for vomiting. Melodic 5 is for high blood pressure. If you have already done PS for MP (blood examination of malaria in blood) and found it positiver than you must take full course of antimalarial tablets depending upon the type of malaria (P. Falciperum or P. viva or other). If you are suffering from P. falciperum than you need to take Alternate tablet, sulphapyrimethamine tablet along with primarying tablet. If you are suffering from viva malaria, you need to take chloroquine and primarying tablets. This is as per the latest Indian guideline of malaria treatment. But you haven't seem to take this treatment, so I would recommend you to contact a physician and get the full course of treatment. Hope this will be helpful. Do ask if any further clarification is needed. I am available at http |
Hello Doctor, My name is Rick here. Few months back I started having back ache and when I consulted the doctor with my MRI scan report, the doc said there is no problem and he gave me some pain kills and I was relieved from the pain.Now, I have started having having pain in my middle back and neck and it gets very sever sometime .Do I need to consult any doctor or can I take some pain killer(S) ? | Welcome to ChatDoctorAfter going through your query I think that you are having chronic backache. It may be due to weakness of back muscles and vitamin deficiencies as you are feeling it frequently. You can get your levels of vitamin D3 and if found low you can take its supplements. You can take multivitamin and trace elements. Furthermore, you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. It is always better to visit a doctor. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link |
Hello, I am Danielle. I recently got the results of a ultrasound that said I have a thickening of my endometrial stripe of 1.3 cm. I am experiencing pain in my lower abdomen when any pressure is applied and I also have pain when emptying my badder. What could this be? I have an appointment with my ob on monday and I am nervous. Cancer runs high in my family. | Hi, Please remember pain is not a feature for cancer unless secondarily infected. Apart from this according to COG norms, endometrial thickness > 4 mm needs biopsy to exclude cancer. Your pain in lower abdomen Is mostly due to bladder infection/ inflammation/stone. - get your urine checked & treated accordingly with a physician advice. The family history suggests being in contact with an Oncologist, Thanks. |
Hi, i am ambika n i am 28 yrs and i am married since 7 yrs but no issues yet... Me n my husband are trying for child since 3 yrs by natural method but no pregnancy occured and so i am taking treatment from last 3 months and this month my gyne has adviced me to take ecosprin 75 mg once daily for 10 days... How will this drug help me in conception ?? Please answer my query as i am tensed alot. Thank u | Hi, Ecosprin will help to prevent miscarriage due to coagulation/vascular defect. Esprit prevents clotting of blood vessels and thus increases blood supply to the baby. It should be started as soon as the cardiac activity appears. I would suggest going for APA screening, PT, APT and ICT Beta-2 microglobulin antibodies, thrombophilia profile to rule out any coagulation defect. So it should be taken under evaluation to maintain pregnancy in history of repeated miscarriage due to coagulation defect. So you can ask about coagulation defect. If above test will come normal then no need to take it. But it should be started once cardiac activity of baby appear in USG. This Chat Doctor. I would suggest consulting (both partner) infertility specialist and undergo work up. For you |
I have been feeling pain on left neck, shoulder,arm and left side of my heat (sometimes). It comes and go. I thought it was from carrying my purse on that side all the time, but today, I was laying in bed and felt a lump in left clavicle. That area is sore and now I realize all y pain is coming from there. I am worried. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some supraclavicular or cervical lymph node enlargement. It may be due to some reactive hyperplasia. Or you may have some soft tissue tumor at inflammation. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
i have been operated for sinusitis surgery on 10 th feb.i was given few tablets . after having those i got ulsors on my tongue and tip of the reproductive orgen. before i have been operated the scin was easily wrapped off the tip of a dick but thereafter whenever i masterbated, i got pain bcz the scin starts wrapping off. | Hi. Operation of sinuses is probably not the reason you have ulcers on tip of reproductive organ. If you Han unprotected sex or been in unhygienic conditions, there is good possibility that you have sexual transmitted disease. You should be examined by STD specialist to determine diagnose and use treatment. Treatment will improve quality of your life and stop spreading disease to others. Do not hesitate. All the best. |
Hi, My husband 52 just died of from the widow maker. He never had any symptoms. He did smoke, but other than that he was not overweightand I miss him terribly. Can a spouse grieve so much they can die from a broken heart?Mine feels like it is going to explode. I started having anxiety attacks and panic attacks | It is sad to hear that. My sympathies are with you. The anxiety and panic symptoms are normal bereavement reaction after such a huge loss. I would advise you to keep yourself strong. Develop strength to face the situation. Start visiting friends, social meetings and whatever you can to divert your attention from there. I know its easier said than done, but reality has to be faced. Do not take medications for depression at present. Just strengthen your coping power. Thanks. |
I have a low grade fever. My period is due tomorrow and sometimes the day before my period starts, I get a slight fever. This one has been going on since last night, though and it gives me fever chills. Its 80-something degrees in my house and Im in a fleece sweater | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of low grade fever which is because your immunity is lower down because of infection, and it is because of changes in hormonal levels in body during periods. Need not worry much. You should take paracetamol to prevent fever and combination of decongestants and multivitamin tablet. Your symptoms will resolve in 5-7 days. You should take rest properly and take diet rich in multivitamins. Avoid touching eyes, nose again and again as it will spread infection. If your symptoms keeps on persisting the visit general physician and get blood tests alone and start treatment accordingly. You should avoid intake of outside food. You should apply warm compresses on stomach and lower abdomen area. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
HI, my 7yr old daughter is having fever since last 48 hrs and has been diagnosed with Throat Infection. Has been prescribed paracetamol and and antibiotic. However, the fever persists at around 101 to 102 levels. Also she is complaining of mild stomach ache and has diarrhea. Is there a reason to worry, or should I wait for 24 hrs more. | Hi, I guess the diarrhea came after starting antibiotics. Usually, it will take 48-72 hours for fever to come down after starting antibiotic. If he is not very tired and taking diet as usual, need not worry-just wait for 2-3 days. Meanwhile, give him plenty of oral fluids (ORS best) and a soft diet. The diarrhea is probably related to antibiotic. It is because of alteration in our normal gut flora-will subside once the treatment is completed. If diarrhea is quite disturbing, we may need replacement of antibiotic and addition of a probiotic, your doctor will guide you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi,Good Afternoon Dr,My friend has got Typhoid & Dengue on 4th of July. She was admitted to hospital for 1 week.Now she is alright but her Hemoglobin is 9. Her Dr didn t prescribed any of iron tablets not even any multi vitamins.She has poly cyst too in ovaries of 5mm. She was supposed to get surgery but because of Dengue it has been delayed for 2 months.Can you please suggest me if she can take iron tablet Orofer XT 100 mg to increase her HB as she feel very tired, not active. If so please suggest me about the doses in a day.And also can you suggest any alternative therapy for ovarian cyst.Thanks for your co-operation,Hoping for immediate reply. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has anemia. It may be due to iron deficiency or may be due to vitamin B12 deficiency or other causes. She should not take any Chat Doctor. She should go for complete blood count and peripheral smear examination and anemia profile. Then she should take treatment according to diagnosis. Small ovarian cyst can leave as such. More large cyst surgery is the only treatment. 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. |
Hii, I am a 53 Y/O , sufferinh from BPH since 10 years . Recently the prblem increased , so got Sonography done . The report says prostrate significantly enlarged ( 60gms) . Reports were shown to a urologist , he has prescribed Sildura 8mg once a day . I have tried these medicines in the past , they affect my erection. Due to this i have never taken these medicines as such . Do you advise surgery at this stage or any other alternative medicine which can not cause erectile dysfunction . | Hi, A prostate enlarged to 60 grams is classified as grade 3 enlargement. This should be treated with surgery as it is higher degree of enlargement and can cause abrupt bladder outlet obstruction leading to retention of urine. This is an emergency situation, and then you may have to be rushed to hospital to avoid kidney damage. Taking of medicine is recommended till such time that you get operated. Considering your erection problem, it will be wise to go for a planned minimally invasive surgery in the next few days. After surgery, you will lead a normal life and there is no worry. |
I have been suffering from acute allergy during seasonal changes for quiet some time. This year it seems to have got aggravated. Is this allergy curable. Most allergy medicines causes drowsiness. Can anything be prescribed which does not cause drowsiness | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, If you are able to tell us what is causing you allergy we can control the symptoms, but it will take time to control the symptoms. If you undergo Skin prick test for different allergens like dust, mites, food and chemicals, we can detect the allergen causing the symptoms, and then you can take either sublingual immunotherapy or subcutaneous immunotherapy. As you have asked for the medicines used in allergy causing less Chat Doctor. Levocitrizine2. Montek LC. You can take this |
I went to a dermatologist for this outbreak on my arms and back, they injected steroid into these places I had a small one on my cheek, I was sent home with antibiotic pills, I know see that it is a staphe infection and my cheek is swelling rapidly and it hurts, I put an ice pack on it, but I know heat brings it out right? what should I do, hospital? | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that if you have such a swelling in the cheek it is advised to do culture and sensitivity from the wound. It is not advised to take steroid for such a lesion. Take treatment according to the sensitivity report. You can use topical newsprint powder along with antibiotics from sensitivity report to treat infection. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
Hello, I am 32yr female,5ft4,9 stone always up and down with weight due to eating disorder in past and still struggle to eat proper meals daily,non smoker,hardly drink. I have a phobia of swallowing my tonuge the thought scares me. I can have panic attacks eg | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I see your problem. You are already anxious. So this phobia could be related to your anxiety. Or these two combines, you are troubled with OCD. I am more in favor of OCD diagnosis for you. You have obsessive thoughts about your tongue being swallowed. You may also have some other obsessive thoughts, which you do not mention here. Please consult a psychologist for further treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
I fell on ice and braced my fall with my hand. I have swelling at and above the arm end of my collarbone. The swelling fills in the normal dip and forms a raised lump in that spot between the collar bone and shoulder. I have very mild aching discomfort in a resting position. I only have pain in the swollen area when I raise my arm sideways, not forward or backward. The swelling has increased since I fell five days ago, but the pain has decreased. Any ideas? | You have symptoms of swelling of area between collar bone and shoulder as well you have pain at the same area and the arm. Here one thing is good that your pain is reduced from the time of fall in 5 days, but there is swelling which is increasing is not a good sign it shows there is inflammation increasing. Here I will suggest visiting or tho doctor and take x-ray to see there is nothing major damage in your soft tissue and bone. Now here or tho will also check with some physical test and then based on report and diagnosis for minor to moderate issue he will suggest for physio treatment and conservative management. You can also use cold pack to swollen area to reduce inflammation. For anything major damage or tho doctor will suggest for either pop plaster or surgical correction in case if there is damage to bone(fracture) or soft tissue injury (major cut). Till the time you consult doctor I suggest taking some conservative steps like immobilize your shoulder close to body that means do not move up and down or stretch outside for time being and keep using cold pack frequently to reduce swelling. Along with this you will have some pain relief but do consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Here I have given you general guideline on treatment I suggest follow it step by step, and I am sure this will be helpful for you. Take care. |
Hi, I am experiencing moderate to heavy pain in my abddominal area. Front left side, about same height as my belly button. I thought it might be diverticulitis. Took Norco for the pain. Went to sleep(kinda). Woke up to pain. Seems too high to be diverticulitis. Not familiar with internal organs. Taking a deep breath puts pressure on the area. Any ideas? | Diverticulitis is a comparatively rare condition and should not be thought of as the first cause of pain unless you have a known history. To begin with the simplest cause can be a renal stone. I would suggest you to undergo an ultrasound study of the abdomen to have a look at the internal organs and rule out any sinister cause. I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to get back to me in case you have any more doubts. |
Hii Dr , my son is 3 month old, he has loose motion and vomiting from last 5 day s . Dr give nor metrogyl and ondensetron as a bid dose . Nor metrogyl dose 2.5 ml and ondensetron 10 drops . But loose motion is not stopped? Today I given my son oflomac oz suspension as a bid dose 2.5 ml and ors after consulting with Pharmacists, but loose motion does not yet stopped? What is your advice? | Hi, Thanks for asking question on Chat Doctor. Loose stools in a child of this age group are usually because of viral infection. Please do not worry as it usually takes 5-10 days for a child to recover from this viral gastroenteritis and medications are of the least help. Rather than giving medications to stop loose stools it is more important to maintain HY Chat Doctor. Give him 60 to 100 ml of WHO oral rely |
Hi Dr.... I woke up yesterday with my lower back sore when I looked in the mirror i had a red mark like a cross... it feels like a carpet burn and I dont know how it got there... today it is still sore... i cant feel it when i touch it but it still is sore and reddish brown like a burn.... | Hellos per your description it seems that you have developed a pressure sore (or bed sore). It usually happens in chronic bedridden patients at the pressure sites like lower back, back of the heel, back of the scapula etc.my opinion would be 1. Please take care of the wound (regularly Chat Doctor. 2. Change posture frequently while you sleep. Avoid pressure over the wound site.3. You may use some antibiotics like Amoxyclav or Cephalosporin group, if the wound is infected.4. Lastly and most importantly, if you are diabetic, then please take care of your glycemic state. If the sore doesn't start healing then you should visit a surgeon (Plastic surgeon) for further evaluation and management. Thank you. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My right nipple started to invert and when I went to my gynocologist she squeezed the nipple and a clear fluid came out. She did a nipple smear whicChatDoctore back negative, but she sent me to a breast surgeon anyway. The breast surgeon sent me for an MRI whicChatDoctore back negative. Now the surgeon wants to do a biopsy because she says the fluid is not normal. My mother had breast cancer and my fraternal aunt died of breast cancer. Am I doing the right thing by having the biopsy or not. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, biopsy is needed in your case. You are having strongly positive family history of breast cancer. You are also having inverted nipple with abnormal nipple discharge. All these can be early signs of breast cancer. So better to rule out early breast cancer in you by biopsy. And early breast cancer is having excellent prognosis with near normal life. So get done biopsy. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, I am 24yrs old married woman, my height is 5.1 ft and my weight is 53Kg . I got married on july 2009, still i din get pregnant . We never followed any contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy . Also i had my regular periods every month . Later my husband got onsite job in US so i came along with him on August 2010 . But suddenly from December 2010 onwards i am getting my periods irregular . On Feb 2011, i had a consultation with Gynecologist for not getting pregnancy . She took test and said i had Hypothyroid so i consult with Endocrinology, he advised me to take Levothyroxin . I took these for about 3 months and again we checked blood test on april 25 and i got my results normal . So he said now there is chances for getting pregnant,but still i dint get pregnant . What would be my reason? Please help me out on this . Thank u ... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing. I am Chat Doctor. I have read you question completely, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best way possible.hypothyroid can be a problem and may cause irregular periods so if that is treated then there is nothing wrong if you have normal periods now like regular and also have you get your uterus and ovaries check if they are normal too than you should have frequent intercourse because that helps also the main and important step is to test your husband get HOM choked that his sperm count etc. is normal or not because the main cause can be related to you not him secondly you need to let go if all the worries to get pregnant you should be stress-free and happy and calm that's the best situation to cocaine in ok I hope this answered your question. If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise, rate and close the discussionRegards. |
Sir I am 21years old boy from tamilnadu before 2years I have attend a major accident and on my left side head I have some inner wound by that wound on head my right side body is not working like a stroke my hand and leg are shivering when I walk........ sir guide me to comeback from this.........plz plz plz | Hi. I am glad we connected. Any type of stroke or injury to the brain can cause compression, nerve cell death, and may affect the muscle movement. This can cause weakness, less strength in the muscles, and paralysis. Usually, a check-up with a neurologist, medication, and sometimes surgery may be needed to decompress the swelling in the brain if any. Do let me know what the Neurologist says. All the best. |
Hi,I am a woman, 90 years old, weight 139 lbs., heighta little under 5 ft. In April/10, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure for the first time and put on PMS AMLODIPINE 5 mg. once a day. My bp since then has been in the normal range including 10 days ago at my family doctors office. Yesterday at the at the pharmacy it was 99/56. Also I was feeling light-headed - less so this morning -which is why I went to the pharmacy.My family doctor is now on holiday. Should I investigate further? | I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. That blood pressure is low indeed. Of course if it persists it should be investigated with evaluation of heart function through EKG and ultrasonography. However before that since you are under a blood pressure lowering pill like Amlodipine, if low values persist then first step would be to interrupt that medication, Amlodipine, and monitor blood pressure. It is likely that simply by interrupting Amlodipine and staying well HY Chat Doctor. I hope to have been of help. |
Hi, I am 22years old girl,I have allergy related asthama since 6-7 years now,I have been taking montair lc and foracort 200,whenever I am exposed to dust,air conditioner or I have tomatoes I start sneezing and I have cold almost throughout the year,is there any cure? | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor With some allergens such as food, desensitization treatment can cause the allergic response to decrease with time. This treatment involves decreasing the persons' sensitivity to food. With dust, it is more difficult and the best way to avoid a response would be to decrease your exposure. If you limit your exposure to your known triggers, you would have a decrease in your allergy symptoms. If this is not possible then you can use medications to help to decrease the symptoms. I hope this helps |
today while I was out I used a public restroom, I put a paper protector down and sat once I sat I felt something wet and cool I stood up and realized that the protector was wet, heres my worry I sometimes get cysts on my inner thighs, they dont look like they are open , and once I got home I washed myself, can I catch something from that? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. There are a number of bacteria on toilet seat, it is better to use paper always. Small cysts on the inner thigh could be due to infection. Use any antiseptic lotion or sanitizer every time. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
I am 20 years old 5 foot 5 and 123 pounds. I been suffering from seizures since I was a baby and was born with a heart murmur and minor cerebral atropy. When I wa five my seizures stopped and everything seemed to be going normal, but in the past 8 months I have had 5 seizures. I have had test run on me like mri, eeg, blood work, but everything comes back saying there is nothing there causing my seizures. I was wondering that if it was possible that since I had cerebral atrophy when I was a baby could I still have it and could it be becoming worse and it dosent show up on my mri? Could this be causing my seizures? | Hello, I would explain that sometimes the cause of seizures is not found on the brain MRI, as it is related to microscopic changes, not visible on the MRI. For this reason, it is important taking AED therapy and regulate your lifestyle (a good sleeping hygiene, avoid alcohol or caffeine, avoid smoking, avoid straining physical activity, avoiding staying under the sun in hot weather, etc.). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you good health. |
yes I dont think its lice Im thinking of candida tell me more about this condition. Ive been to a new doctor in regards to this so he prescribed me a some kind antifungial clear gel cream and antibiotics two of them. Didnt give me a direct diagnose of what it is? What options do I have, cause its not working | Hello, Thank you for contacting to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, It can be candida it can be other infection. I advise you to do Gram staining from the wound. If the Grams staining report is stating that it is Grams Positive yeast infection than you have to take the treatment of fungus. You also have to check for the common condition causing the fungus infection which is diabetes and HIV. These is the common condition in which the fungus infection can occur. If you have any of the above symptoms than treating the above infection can cure you. Please maintain good hygiene as it is equally important as taking the antibiotics. Please practice good handwashing practice until you are completely cured. You can ask for your further query here, or you can ask me personally on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious Disease Specialist. |
Hello doctor, I stubbed my toe yesterday you see, and I seem to have punctured it as well. The hole is painful and its hard to walk, but its not huge and I can easily cover it with a bandaid. However the hole ... I can see a bit of my inner flesh and around the outside the wound is all white, my mother told me to soak my foot in warm water, epson salt and alcohol to make sure it doesnt get infected. Is this a good idea and if not what should I do? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor You may not want to keep the area wet because this sometimes delays healing or predisposes to infection. You can consider washing the area with normal saline or salt water if the saline is not available and applying an antibiotic cream.Anti-inflammatory painkillers would help to reduce the pain that you are experiencing. Examples are ibuprofen, Catalan, aspirin, naproxen hope this helps |
Hi I am Khushboo . 22week scan done . My Bebey seen left renal pelvis measured 4.6mm . What does Mild pelviectasis of the left kidney mean? What does Mild pelviectasis of the left kidney and kidneys are echogenic mean? How concerned should I be? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .yes the left kidney is not fully developed, and it is something serious your baby needs surgery, so please get your delivery at a well-equipped hospital and please be prepared mentally for your child surgery after hos birth I suggest that you should take help of nephrologist to discuss various options available for your baby know it is very painful, but one kidney is normal it is a good thing with regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi i am vicky 23yrs old from jind. my whole body is itching from last 4 months it also get worst at night and small red rashes becomes if i scratch it and i have tried many types of medicines also ayurvedic but i still get no relief from this. but due to this my family also got effected please help me how to cure it. | Hello Vicky, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.