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Hello doctor,1. Why we are getting frequent colds?2. What can be done to reduce the amount of colds we are getting? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. There are several causes of getting frequent cold. Some of them are as follows. 1. Increased sensitivity to allergens like pollens, dust, smoke, cold ChatDoctor. |
Hello Dr.,My 29 year old nephew has severe psoriasis, 80 % of body.He has tried many treatments, but has been reluctant in trying light therapy.What is effectiveness of light therapy, as single or combined treatment. He is now on enbrel.Another treatment is horse milk, does it work, effectiveness.He is at his most despearate stage and is thouroughly depressed, his parents have greave concerns for his mental well being due to his suffering from psoriasis.Thank you, Katarina | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Thank you for writing to us. Light therapy (commonly NB-UV B phototherapy) is one of the systemic treatment options for widespread plaque psoriasis. Phototherapy may be used either alone Or more commonly it is combined with other oral/ systemic treatment options like biologics, methotrexate and oral retinoids e.g. accretion. Phototherapy sessions are usually administered thrice weekly and may take from 20-25 sessions to produce noticeable improvement. Phototherapy is safe and is not associated with side effects like immunosuppression or increased risk of infection in contrast to other systemic treatment options like biologics, methotrexate etc.Moreover, since psoriasis can recur therefore it is always better to have a treatment modality which is not only effective but is also going to be safe over the long run. I suggest you to discuss more about phototherapy with his treating dermatologist. Besides topical treatment with emollients, topical steroids and topical vitamin D analogues like calcitriol/ calcitriol etc. are a useful adjunct to systemic treatment for psoriasis. Horse milk is not an approved treatment for psoriasis, and therefore I am not in favor of it. Regards |
Hey, my name is Alexis I m 18 years old I have a serious question Me and me ex boyfriend had unprotected sex two times in one night he came in me both times I was getting really worried if I got pregnant I have a 32 day cycle my last period was on Dec,25,10 I just looked up my fertile window it said I m fertile on the 9-14 we did it on the 7th my cervix wasn t open then but do u think it could have gotten in anyway.....I woke up yesterday morning with a crazy feeling like I was bleeding but when I checked it was a white creamy substance could have I gotten pregnant?? Help I m really worried and when could I take a test | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Alexis you had unprotected sex on 7th day of period. As you mentioned that your fertile period is 9-14 days. So don't worry about pregnancy. Regarding white discharge it can be due to many reasons. If a girl comes to my clinic with similar complain I would assure her not to worry as there are very, very fewer chances of pregnancy. White discharge I would treat it if she has any symptoms otherwise not hope now you are tension free. Feel free to ask Chat Doctor. |
My child a 5 year old girl, is suffering of some kind of cough allergies about 3 years now, she is being treated by a local specialist, he has prescribe a Budate solution for her. the coughing stopped for a little while but now it has started again. its a chesty cough she has it now for about 1 month despite using cough medicine and the Budate itself it wont stop. Can you give me some advise please. thank you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your daughters history and both allergic and non-allergic causes are possible. My suggestions for your daughter will be as follows:1. Personally I would consider a combination of montelukast and levoceitirizine for at least 2-4 weeks (depending upon response) to her.2. I would like to know the dose of the Bu date. Also, I would like to review technique/device of giving Bu date to her. (I guess you are nebulizing, it's ok, but I would like to review technique of nebulization also).3. Once montelukast and levocetirizine can control symptoms, I would like to gradually reduce dose of Bu date.4. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will advise your daughter allergy testing, which will help you identify substances she may be allergic to.5. If any family member smokes, please at least advise him/her not to smoke inside home, if he/she cannot quit smoking.6. Please try to keep your daughter away from exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.7. A nutritive diet rich in vitamins and minerals (e.g., adequate fruits, green leafy vegetables and sprouted beans) will also be helpful in a long run. Hope above answer will be helpful to you. Wish your daughter a quick recovery and the best of the health. Should you have any concern, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Regards. |
I have sharp pains, sort of like bad cramps, in my lower abdomen, low back pain, breast and nipple tenderness and increased discharge (It is not time for my cycle). I am certain it is not any type of STD. I have a family hx of "female cancers". Should I wait the month it takes to get into my doctor? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and thanks for the query, It would have been of interest getting your age, whether married or not, and history any treated STI or not. It's true that hormonal disorders could lead to certain changes in the system. However, a proper clinical review would be most welcome in your case. Pain diagnosis requires many parameters to be taken into consideration. It's better to see your internist and program screening for specific cancers. Kind regards |
I have a very hard, bony lump on my left pubic bone. It is quite painful. For the last few months it has increased in range of pain to include the bone I sit on, my hip, and my lower back. Walking has gotten slower. Things that make it worse are sitting on hard surfaces, laying on my side, and standing too long. Leaning over my bed seems to relieve it a little, and the pain is worse at night. I m stiff all over in the mornings, but I am diagnosed with fybromialgia. I ve had an X-Ray, Ct scan, of my pelvis, and MRI of my lower back with the CT showing a few scattered subcentimeter bone islands on the left pelvis, and MRI showing a bulging L7 disk. My Dr. never mentioned the bone islands to me, I read it on the copy of the report he gave me. I ve been sent away with a shrug, another new NSAID, and Buspar for the anxiety the pain has put me in. I m hoping there is a Dr. out there who will offer some advice as to what I should do next in order to get the help I need and free of this pain. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Dear , thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in-depth and I feel concerned about it. In my opinion-the left-pubic bone pain -is mostly due to the secondary mets-tumours- bursting out with severe pain felt by you. MRI of the lower back with scattered bone islands. I would advise you to have second opinion from orthopedic surgeon or Surgeon for to find out the primary tumor. Onco-Surgeon needs to be consulted for treating pubic bone lump of the pelvic bone. Hope This would solve your query. Wellcome again for any more query |
Im 57 years old and my guns are swollen ,before I noticed that they were swollen my wisdom tooth was loose and had been for a while two days ago it came out ! In surprise it wasnt broken, rotten with the root in place whats going on ? I dont have the money at this time ! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for the query. Swelling of the gums can be due to infection of the gums, but in case if the gums are inflamed only around the wisdom tooth then it can be due to Peritonitis that is an inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth. So you should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated. In case if there is generalized gum swelling then it can be due to gum infection that can be due to Gingivitis or Periodontitis. In that case cleaning of the gums that is Scaling can be done followed by a course of antibiotics and gum paint massage. If it is due to Peritonitis then localized cleaning of gum and a course of antibiotics and painkillers and doing warm saline gargles can help. Hope this helps. Regards. |
hello my wife in her inner left breast towards the center of her chest she ha s small soft lump that hurts when you touch it. also, it hurts when she breathes in. she is 26, 115 pounds and relatively healthy. it is a pain that comes on an off. we are worried but also wondering if it has to do with her cycle. always seems to come a few days before her period... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your wives situation and problem. By your history and description, in my opinion, she is having benign breast lump due to hormonal imbalance during menstruation. Her breast lump and its association with periods is suggestive of hormonal lump only. So better to consult gynecologist and get done hormone levels to rule out hormonal imbalance. Hormone therapy is very effective in such cases. Also get done mammography to rule out other causes of breast lump like fibroadenoma or infection. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Dear Dr. Im from Sri Lanka. My mother is 68+ & having PKD. It was found in 79 and was under medication for High Blood Pressure since 85. She started hemo-dialysing April/09 once a month and at present doing dialysis once a week. But she is continously having disnia. What can be the reason behind it ? What can we do about it ? Is this her final stages ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, 68-year-old polycystic patient will have by now developed renal failure. As she is on dialysis one can assume her kidney are not functioning to the extent to remove waste products from blood. In addition, she will also have high blood pressure and bone pains due to low calcium levels. One option would be to do renal transplant, but the age would not permit. Secondly, you can opt for peritoneal dialysis, provided if doctor deems it right. And Lastly, you have to do Hemodialysis which you currently are doing thrice weekly. You will always be given medications for high blood pressure and calcium supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I WS IN A BAD ACCIDENT AND I HAVE ABROKEN COLLAR BONE AND A BROKEN PELVIS DAMAGED GALL BLADDER AND A ABRAISED LIVER. I HAVE A VERY LARGE HEMOTOMA AND A BULGE WAS ON MY LEFT HIB AND ABDOMON THAQT IS HOT, THEN TODAY THE SWELLING PAIN AND DISCOLORATION MOVED TO MY VAGINAL AREA, SO I PUT MY HIPS UP AND LAYED DOWN AND IT SEEMED TO GO DOWN SOMEWHAT BUT NOW MY CHEST HURTS. WHAT SHOULD I DO | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, you seem to have multiple injuries having internal bleeding that might be causing the ecchymosis (Collection of blood beneath the subcutaneous region) such case need close medical monitoring as long as the vital organs' injury is concern, the great danger is infection to prevent that you have to get admitted in hospital, such bad injuries can not be treated like that only, hope this information helps. |
Hi,how are you?I am sujan sarker.i am suffering from Hbsag+ for 7 years.After seeing all of My report doctor told me Hbsag+ career strong. He didn`t give any medicine,only to take some rest,medition and exercises.Actually what will be your suggestion? Plz tell me | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for asking question. I can understand your concern well. In chronic hepatitis and acute hepatitis with high viral load we institute antiviral medication like interferon and Bavaria. But you are carrier for hepatitis b .so no antiviral medication needed. Aim in your case is to prevent hepatitis attack and cirrhosis like complication. Follow below instruction. Avoid refined food and sugar. Fruits and green leafy veg useful taken more. Avoid excess fatty and fried food. Avoid trans fat like cheese, butter, pork meat, cheap etc. Use minimum oil with containing omega 3 fatty acid like olive oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil etc. Take less sugar. Limit alcohol. Limit smoking. Do regular aerobic exercise. Regularly at 6 months do your liver profile study. I hope my suggestion will help youth regards.; Chat Doctor. |
Hi,I have a severe kidney infection. I went to the ER, and had two shots, and was sent home with medication. Its been 48 hours since the antibiotics. Over the last 6 days, which is about how long Ive been sick, Ive gained 8 poundls, while eating less. Is this temporary weight gain ? Is it from the kidneys and will it go away ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor. During kidney infections, certain metabolic changes take place which lead to excessive fluid retention by the kidneys. This can cause rapid changes in weight. I strongly recommend you to take diet low in salt as well frequent monitoring of your blood pressure and weight. In case of normal blood pressure, a low dose diuretic like HY Chat Doctor. Consult an expert Nephrologist for further assistance. Thank you, Take care |
Hi I have just had my embryos implanted on the 17th january and i am supposed to be tested for a pregnancy by the 2/2 but i am very nervous, the doctor put me on crinone gel every morning and a progesterone injection (oil) every evening i have had light cramps on my abdomen and a slight discharge from gel for the past 2 3 days i am worried if this means that i am not pregnant or that it is not normal and i do feel nauseas in the evening or in the morning and my breasts r twice the size and very painful very scared to go for my test please put some light in my questions apppreciate it stax | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have read your query & understood your concern. After embryo transfer. There will be some bodily reaction. You are already on Chat Doctor. Mild cramps are also seen in natural pregnancy. Vaginal discharge increases with pregnancy / pregnancy hormones you are given. The get you are applying daily would naturally come out in form of discharge. * So don't be anxious/ stressful. Try to follow instructions by your doctor, be positive, go for test when advised confidently... that will help you. Thanks. Thanks. |
Hi, I m a 45-year-old female, I exercise regularly and eat fairly healthy and am not overweight. i went to a trampoline park a week and a half ago and since then I have been terribly achy, particularly in my back and neck, and tired. It s very unlike me, I ve never experienced anything like this before. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Pain in the neck and back region can be due to: Posture problem. Fall or slide or picking some heavy object which strained muscles. Maybe due to prolonged standing putting weight on the back and straining neck and back muscles. You are recommended to take up medication as: Tab Dolomite MR (Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac, Paracetamol) BD for 3 days. I am sure she will feel healthy as soon as she takes this medication. Preventive measures: Avoid heavy work. Avoid sitting in one posture continuously. Take rest for a few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
About 1.5 weeks ago I hurt my back, although I felt no pain until the next morning. I was lifting weights, and I think what happened is during a shoulder press I leaned too far back. I have a pain in my upper lumbar/lower thoracic (can t tell) region. It is 100% pain free until I either hyperextend my back fully or round it fully. When I hyperextend my back, I feel a bruise like pain, similar to when I bruised my tailbone up (although not nearly as painful). I have the bruise feeling when I press on the disc as well. I cannot tell if it is a disc or muscular injury. It hasn t gotten much better over the time I ve had it. The pain isn t bad at all, I can still lift normally (but I m taking it light just incase), but I m scared it s a disc injury. I have no numbness/tingles/any nerve related symptoms. Just wondering if this sounds like a muscle strain of some sort, I don t want to mess with my back! If I had a disc injury, would I know? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the Chat Doctor. Considering your quick recovery, I think it was a mechanical back pain, without any underlying disc problem. As your muscle guarding of the local para spinal muscles are relaxed now, You are pain free. The absence of articular symptoms and absence of tingling and numbness also point to the same. However, to be confirmed that you do not have a spinal injury or post-traumatic disc prolapse, you should consult a local orthopedic surgeon, and have an MRI of LS Spine done. Now, as you are pain free I would also suggest you to perform some abdominal muscle strengthening exercises. Please also avoid prolonged sitting in a fixed posture. For any further questions, please write back. |
My question is to a psychiatrist?My wife is a recovering schizophrenic(according to her doctor) and still at her parents. My mother is a borderline Parkinsons with no possibility of being able to support herself if pushed and who is terrified(has had nightmares too) of being in the same room as my wife. No one in my family or friends think it wise to bring my wife back and I do not disagree. Her influence on my 9 year old is also suspect. In your professional or personal opinion what is the best course of action for me? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, This is a difficult situation for any family. I think you should talk to her psychiatrist about her actual condition. Schizophrenia is an illness which require long term antipsychotic treatment. People can recover from the illness and lead a productive life, but medications have to be continued. So if you can take the responsibility of giving her medications regularly under you supervision, I suppose there would not be any major problem in bringing her back to home. Thanks. |
My husband has a pain in his chest by his heart had it for about 10 days but has got worse he was diagnosed with acute myloid leaukemia last september and had the chemo daunarubicin which they have warned can cause heart problems. He says the pain feels like it is brusied what would you recommend He is 6ft 45years and about 103kgs Mary | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, he should immediately consult doctor and rule out heart diseases for his chest pain. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test to rule out heart diseases. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. He is known case of CML (chronic myeloid leukemia). And this can spread to bone (ribs) and lungs and they intern cause chest pain. So get done CT scan and PET scan to rule out rib and lung metastases. So don't wait at home. Take him to the Hospital and discuss all these with his doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. |
i recently had a ecg which showed probable left ventricular I was told I was fine but I still experience the pain and symptoms which are worsening and now are associared with a cough can you help explain and what should I do??? I am 42 year old female | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult cardiologist and get done1. Stress test2. 2D photo rule out cardiac cause. As many times ECG can come normal or minimal changes. But actual cardiac damage is more than what see on ECG. You are also in premenopausal age. In this age, the cardio protective effect of estrogen is decreasing. So women are at increased risk in this age group. So better to consult cardiologist and discuss all these. |
Balantis? I don t know. Im 24 male. There is an alergic formation like pink dots on the head of penis. The dots spread across the glans, head of the penus. I didn t have sex yet, I masturbate. There was sweating on the head of penis. I used to clean it but not regularly. Now there is no itching but the head of penis is full of pink spots and the skin of glans not the foreskin looks dried up with cracks like formation. If I had to cover the foreskin, there is sweat formation and I m forced to keep it without covering with foreskin which is very uncomfortable. I used ointments like candid, candid-b, sarfaz, onabet. None seems to completely cure this. Please advise. Thanks. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for jury. Based on your statement I would state that you have infection of Glans penis (Atlantis) due to contamination while masturbating. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Lifetime along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical antibiotic ointment like Newsprint twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily. Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. |
hi dr.gopi i have been experiencing heart palpitations for a while now they are on and off and yesterday i have one which was pretty bad and i started shivering and felt nauseous and kept on having to urinate. My iron levels and all are fine but what should I do about my condition , i went for an ecg and they said i was fine,..but should i check with a cardiologist just in case? its very annoying. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I passed carefully through your questions and would explain that some skipped heart beats or palpitations are quite normal in every healthy individual during physical activity or emotional stress. Anyway, I would recommend performing some additional tests in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia or metabolic disorders:- A cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart function and structure- An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for any cardiac arrhythmia-Blood electrolytes for any possible imbalance-Thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am 38 and I had an abnormal EKG today. They are sending me for furthering testing, but I was wondering what it could mean. I pass out sometimes, but I have low blood sugar and migranes, which could cause the passing out as well. I am 5feet 7inches and weigh about 125lbs.. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that low blood sugar can lead to fainting. Anyway, your ECG is abnormal, cardiac arrhythmia should be excluded first. I would like to directly review your ECG report for a more professional opinion. Considering an abnormal ECG, other tests are needed: - a cardiac ultrasound-blood electrolytes- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My father is 77. He needs triple bypass. He has begining stages of dementia. He had brain surgery for an aneurysm 23 years ago. Cardiologist says surgery needed.One artery completely blocked one 90% and 60%. Will this affect his dementia . Brain surgery was a miracle although it affected short term memory at time. Over years he lost his mother, sisters and grandson and never cried or showed emotion. How will this affect his quality of life? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for asking to Chat Doctor, In subjects with dementia undergoing a surgery on most cases deteriorates the condition. The main reason is blood hypoperfusion during any kind of surgery. Then having in consideration your father past medical history of cerebral aneurysm this is another negative factor. I would advise you to have an appointment with your doctor to thoroughly discuss the possibility of other options for treatment or other ways how to levitate this problem. Hope this will help with the solution of your problem, feel free for any other information. |
I been experiencing some cold sensations in both my thighs, my buttock, and along the back and sides of my of both legs. It feel like cold water running down; sometimes as cold as ice cubes. These sensations come and go with the longest has lasting about 10 seconds. I had diabetes for a long time now, but my blood sugar values are quite in normal range for about three months. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, Considering the history that you had diabetes for a long time, the symptoms can be attributed to Diabetic neuropathy (damage to nerve secondary to diabetes). So, it is advisable to consult your treating Doctor/ Neurologist and get a complete neurological evaluation done. However, other causes for such symptoms also need to be considered, such as:1. Para spinal spasm & compression of nerve fibers at the Lumbosacral region or due to compression of nerve secondary to improper posture.2. Inadequate HY Chat Doctor. 3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure level. Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of cervicogenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & vitamin D needs to be added in your diet. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care. |
Hi Doctor.. I am a 21 Year old person.. Since Past two weeks i am suffering from Low BP.. I ve approached a local physician but after taking the medicines prescribed by him i feel like fainting.. And now a days before and after my meals i feel like my head is spinning ... Pls advice the reason for this with a proper diagnosis | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Let me inform you that low blood pressure cannot be itself happening, and it is the medical emergency if ever happens due to loss of fluid from the body even blood that may cause the hypotension (Law blood pressure). Second, it can be due to starvation, low water intake. Third, it can be due to vasovagal shock (most common condition is seeing the bleeding condition). All the mentioned conditions are medical emergencies that demand immediate medical attention. You have not mentioned any symptoms here, as long as the given symptoms that you described here may demand cardiac evaluation and other vascular condition. Till then Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I AM 16 WEEKS PREGNANT, I HAVE ASTHMA , AND I HAVE A VERY DIFFICULT TIME BREATHING ALOT!. MY ASTHMA IS NOT UNDER CONTROL AND HASN T BEEN FOR A WHILE BECAUSE I DIDN T HAVE INSURANCE. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT BY ME BEING PREGNANT. BUT I WENT TO THE DOCTOR YESTERDAY CONCERNED ABOUT MY ASTHMA BECAUSE I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE I GASPING FOR AIR. THIS IS MY FIRST PREGNANCY AND I WANT TI KNOW WHAT IS SAFE FOR ME TO TAKE. MY HEARTBEAT WAS AT 120 CONTINUED TO GO UP!. AND THE DOCTOR DIDN T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. NO EXPLANATION. NOTHING. SO I WILL NOT BE GOING BACK THERE EVER. THIS IS MY FIRST PREGNANCY AND I WANT EVERYTHING TO GO SMOOTH. SHOULD I BE WORRIED? AND WHAT IS GOING ON? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hanks for queryAsthma in pregnancy in about 1/3rd cases get deteriorated. To achieve control of asthma is the most important issue in pregnancy because effect of uncontrolled asthma on fetus is more deleterious than the asthma medications. As such no asthma medication is contraindicated in pregnancy. So immediately consult a pulmonologist and get optimum treatment for asthma to control it. Thank you. |
HI My father has been suffering from a cough since the last 3 months. it get worse at nights. He also suffers from fever 3 times a day (morning, evening & mid night). Chills are a part too specially in the evening. We got a urine & blood culture and both were fine. CT scan was also clear. He has lost weight and is weak due to which he has loss appetite too. The physician did put him on antibiotics (Doxycylcin) how ever there was no improvement. A Brucella test was done too and we did find low grade infection in the blood and doctors put him on a 14 day course of steptamisen along with Doxycyclin however yet not improvement and has become weaker. Any suggestions. Thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since CT thorax was normal, pneumonia has been ruled out. I advise to get done PFT (pulmonary function test) to rule out bronchitis and asthma. As both can cause nighttime cough with fever spikes. Another possibility is congestive cardiac failure. In this, cough is typically seen in night due to back pressure in supine postures. So get done 2d echo to rule out this. So consult your doctor and discuss all these possibilities. |
Hello Doctor,My self Koteswara rao from vinukonda guntur district, My sister is suffering from mentallly retardation from childhood onwords, we are taking the medical course from Guntur.Now i want your appointment for to explain my sister condition she is 25 years old is there any chances to recover normal, please let meknow | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about your sisters mental retardation problem. Regarding your question whether mental retardation is curable, the answer is unfortunately, no. It is not possible to reverse this condition and bring he back to normal. However, there are many ways to help her. Firstly, she needs a proper evaluation and IQ test to determine her level of mental retardation - whether it is mild, moderate or severe. Then according to the level of impairment, help can be planned. Special training, vocational rehabilitation, social skills training, etc. can help in improving her quality of life and plan her future. If she is having behavioral problems or psychiatric symptoms, then medication can be given to control them. Best wishes. |
I am 18 years old and my whole life I have had nightmares off and on. They have always been extremely real and vivid, and I can remember them as far back as 5 years old. They never bothered me of effected my life, they never really scared me that much either. It was just something normal to me. In the past few months, it has escelated to a big problem in my life. I have very long dreams, that never make any real sense to me or anybody else. I remember them like they are a day in my life, I can tell them in excessive detail. Recently I have dreams that I cannot really remember, but I wake up shaking and feeling like I m going to be sick. I can t really walk and have to lay there for about 30 minutes before I can get up and do normal daily things. Sometimes I remember them, and they are so real I have to make sure that it didn t really happen. I can t sleep anymore. It s now effecting my life. It upsets me greatly. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | DearWelcome to Chat Doctor understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely opine that nightmares are part of life with every person, but they occur not every day. In your case it is happening so because you are obsessed to them. You ignore them and they stop. Second tip is to exercise hard and regularly. Chat Doctor. They never occur during your deep sleep stage. Increase the deep sleep stage span with the help of rigorous exercise. Please describe the whole problem detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to overcome obsessive thoughts. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LATEX ALLERGY? I PUT ON A PAIR OF NEW RUBBER GLOVES TO WASH SOME DISHES & MY HANDS STARTING ITCHING, SLIGHT PUFFINESS & I GUESS WHEN I TOOK THEM OFF I MIGHT HAVE RUBBED MY FACE & SIMILAR REACTION. I DO HAVE SHELLFISH, IODINE & NOVACAINE ALLERGIES & ALWAYS CARRY EPI PEN & BENADRYL. MANY THANKS! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for query. Latex allergy may be of three types irritant contact, allergic contact, immediate gallery reaction. The most serious reaction to latex. It can show up as rhinitis, conjunctivitis (pink eye), cramps, hives, and severe itching. It is rare, but symptoms may progress to include rapid heartbeat, tremors, chest pain, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, anaphylactic shock. As you are saying that it happens overtime you wear latex gloves. If the reaction subsides on its own.it might be of allergic contact dermatitis .try avoiding those and use alternate latex free gloves. If you do not have rapid breathing and rhinitis(running nose)you would not need EPI.antihistamines would do well. Regards |
im recovering from flu, ive had it for 2/3 days now but i have really swollen gums, but i have to wear retainers at night. but only on the 3rd day i have discovered that my retainers cant fit around my teeth, i have to really force them in and it draws blood, what should i do? i dont want to have crowded teeth again | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have retainers placed as you are under Orthodontic treatment what happened is when patient is under orthodontic treatment there is difficulty in maintain of oral hygiene, so there is bleeding gums now and as you said that you feel like retainer doesn't fits, for this you should consult dentist again and go for Examination, Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Do chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times daily Hope this will help you. Wish you good health |
Hi doctor,I am married and have no baby yet. A year ago, for the first time, I noticed blood in urine and painful urination. After two days of intercourse, I face this problem. When I was 14 years old, I suffered from hematuria. I took Pause, Mix 500 and Alkasol for relief. Please tell me the treatment now. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It is a urinary tract infection, mostly cystitis. It occurs due to unhygienic peri genital condition. In order to prevent UTI keep your perineal area clean like cleaning after intercourse and daily cleaning of the area during bathing. For the cure, you will need an antibiotic for a week. First, you should get urine routine and microscopy test done to confirm the infection. You should also get an ultrasound done to confirm cystitis and rule out other causes of bleeding. Then you will need antibiotic like tablet Nitrofurantoin 100 mg twice a day for a week along with antacid like tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast once a day for a week. I suggest you syrup Cital or Alkasol (Disodium hy ChatDoctor. Also, for pain I suggest antispasmodic tablet Tolterodine 2 mg whenever needed for up to two times a day, especially if syrup is not helping. Also, you should |
i live in the middle east so i do have a hairfall problem and a dandruff problem. i have fine curly hair and an oily scalp. i hv jus started using cipla x gain shampoo and i also use virgin coconut oil.is this enough or should i use sum other product?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, You said you have hair fall. I think probably you may be having halogen effluvium. You suffer from Dan Chat Doctor. And that may also contribute in hair fall. Kindly consult dermatologist to have firm diagnosis. Investigations may be done to find out some cause.like thyroid dysfunction, anaemia, vitamin deficiencies or internal diseases. I would suggest as below...- biotin tab 10 twice a day for few months-iron preparation and folic acid if anemia is found-treatment of disease ...if found-continue Ripley X gain shampoo to improve the state of scalp-use almond oil to oil the hairs-have patience hope you got my answer... Thanks. |
I get this hollowness in my chest feeling, a sense of emptiness that i don t know how to fill. I feel like running away but don t know where to. What s happening to me? Please help. I started feeling this a few years ago but its on and off. It happens more in winter and start of spring. Maybe it has to do with bring in a very small family after being raised in a big family where i had people around me all the time. Beant | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Your symptoms are more of psychiatric disease rather than organic disease like pulmonary, cardiac or gastrointestinal disease. So better to consult psychiatrist first. Get done counselling sessions. Try to discuss your worries and find out stressors in your life. Also start working on its solution. You may require Chat Doctor. So avoid stress and anxiety. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. |
Dr. Greif, I am a 33yr old female. I workout regularly. After getting home from the gym last night I noticed a small lump in the crease of my right leg in the groin area. It is painful to the touch and when I walk. I tried icing it last night and it did help. After working all day today it is much worse. Do you have any advice on what type of doctor I should see? Where do I start? Any suggestion to what it might be? I have researched femoral hernia and swollen lymph nodes as well as pulled muscles. Thank you, | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I studied your query. I understood Your concerns. Based on facts of your query, Dear you seem to have A Groin Lymph node or a boil as it did relieve after icing, but increased after the days' workout. All this story indicates that a Second Surgeons opinion is a must in your case. All the possibilities in your case need to ruled out. Being a female, Femoral Hernia could be there, which needs USG study to rule out its possibility. Hope this reply it would satisfy and would help you to plan treatment with the right consultant doctor. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. Senior Surgical Specialist M.S. Genl-CVTS |
Hello, I have pain in my back and noticed that the center of my back bone goes in. I also get numbness on the rightside of my back it comes for about 5 minutes and then goes away,this happens about 5-6 times a month.Do you have any idea what this may be? Thank You Robin | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. These symptoms are seen when there is a nerve compression or indenting on the chord.2. But your symptoms are not that severe, a simple back exercise will help to get relief from the pain.3. Try for few weeks on daily basis, lie on a flat bet and maintain position always.4.If it does not work, get an x-ray to see the bony pathology. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
I am 32, 55 120 and I got an MRI for back pain. The results said I have L4-5 mild bulge and moderate annular tear. L5-S1 moderate disc extrusion, facet djd is mild bilaterally. Moderate to severe left stenosis and moderate right lateral stenosis near SI roots. I am scheduled for epidural next week, but want to know if I can heal from this or is surgery the only option | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply right lower limb [leg]. Due to compression of this nerve root there is 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. As MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Epidural may give long term pain relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. |
I have an impacted wisdom tooth that has been there for years ... It started hurting yesterday and I noticed the gums surrounding the tooth are swollen and very painful.. And now today my tonsil on the side on the wisdom tooth hurts as well and feels swollen .. Is this normal? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for sharing your problem with Chat Doctor ...! As your question clearly says, your tooth is impacted, which means the wisdom tooth has not erupted to its normal position. In such cases below problems will occur-Angle of the tooth impaction leading to natural space between your adjacent tooth, which leads to caries-Gums around the tooth are inflamed due to poor brushing in that region due to accessibility. In all such cases swelling around the teeth and pain is common, however it is advised for impacted tooth removal surgically in order to potentially avoid damages of adjacent tooth and late mandibular crowding in the anterior teeth due to pressure. |
hi & regards,my liver is mildly enlargewith generalised fatty changes,vertical span of rt.lobe is 15.07cm(normal 14cm) gall bladder ,hepatic and portal veins,cbd, pancreas , spleen ,kidneys, urinary bladder ,prostate all are normal in ultrasound.the impression is mild hepatomegaly with fatty changes,associated git problem. in lft test serum bilirubin 0.8(normal 0.2-1.20) direct bilrubin 0.5(0.00-0.40) indirect bilrubin 0.3(0.10-1.20) sgot 50(10-40) sgpt 88(10-40) alkaline phosphtase 126 (34-94) protien7.4(6.0-8.0)serum albumine 4.0(3.7-5.3) serum globuline 3.4(2.3-3.6) blood uria 56 (10-50) serum creatinine 1.8(0.6-1.2) serum uric acid 8.0(3.4-7.0) calcium 9.6 (8.4-10.2) sodium 141.7 (135-155) potassium 3.98 (3.5-5.1) one year ago i suffred from this desies at that time my doctor gave me ursocol 300, antoxid,ec350 but now the doctor has been shifted to another place now a new doctor gave me viboliv 500 and febuget 40 for uric acid .i an alcoholic with intake once a week one peg and non vegitarian ,i dont smoke. i shall be highly oblised if u help me. thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor ! The cause of fatty liver in your case is alcohol intake. The liver enzymes are only mildly raised. Abstinence from alcohol will reverse the condition. If you are obese, weight reduction is necessary. If you are a diabetic or if you have high cholesterol, those issues should be treated as they can also contribute to the development of fatty liver. Continue taking protocol and violin. |
I have a kg student with Ehlers Danlos. He loves to participate in recess, does well, but mom has requested no recess because it it 80 degrees outside. The 15 minutes he enjoys socializing with other kids, he drinks water throughout and tolerates the activity weel. When mom requested, he is upset and crying. how does the 80 degree temperature outside negatively effect him. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Patients of Enters Carlos syn Chat Doctor. This makes them vulnerable to significant changes in baseline body temperature that is the reason why they are advised to avoid temperature changes. Further these patients have inherited connective tissue problem which results in hyperflexible joints and easy dislocations therefore they are advised to limit physical activities which can cause strain on joints. Doctors must have advised parents of patient regarding precaution to be taken hence they have informed you accordingly. |
.I have a newborn that was diagnosed with colic but after multiple GI tests and formula changes, I believe it is a pinched nerve that hurts him,thus the reason he cries. Even one GI specialist agreed that Garrett suffered nerve damage to his neck, that s why he pulls his head to the left...can you help me find an answer? The labor lasted for 18 hours, it was a vaginal delivery and I had to push for more than 4 hours to get him out...he was logged to one side, severe back labor and umbilical cord around his neck. He was also 2 weeks late. My first baby at 42. Thanks so much! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Infantile colic is really challenging for both parents and pediatricians, it's of unknown cause, yet cramps starts from the 3rd week of life and persists for month, mostly resolve by the 1st year of life, and no organic cause is identified some medications may help a little, changing formulas will not help much some probiotics might help but it's not guaranteed you will have to live with it, I know it's difficult for the mother but try when it happens to hold the baby from its belly, that give him a small relief, and please don't try herbs I hope this answer helps you |
Hi I ve had re-ocurring back and shoulder pains for a while now. It is only the top parts of my back and shoulders that hurt (close to my neck) and these past 2 weeks the pain has been quite chronic (it lasts for hours) Idk if it has anything to do with me being on my menstrual cycle that has made it worse. Also, I had a mild panic attack at school on Thursday. Only my left shoulder was hurting that day and the pain radiated to the back of my neck. I began to freak out and think it could be symptoms of a heart attack, leading me to hyperventilate and gasp for air really loudly one time. However, I was able to snap out of it and tell myself this wasn t really happening. The pain then subsided a few minutes after. Also, I had an abortion in may and noticed that I didn t have these pains prior to the abortion. I have been very stressed and sad about the abortion since then. What is going on? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, It may be due to nerve compression at cervical spine level. For further assessment, you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads will also help. You may require physical therapy after physiotherapist consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi I am 23yrs old and gender is female.I have huge hairfall,nowdays scalp is easily visible.I am very healthy and i dont have any stress also.Can you please suggest me which doctor to consult in Bangalore for hair treatment.I desperately want to regain some hair. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, acute or chronic medical conditions, Chat Doctor. From your description, it seems you might be having early stage of female pattern hair loss which is due to your hormones or fractional alopecia from constant pull/force on hair due to particular hairstyle. If I were your dermatologist/trichologist, I would like to take through history including family history, history of recent major trauma/illness/stress/medications etc., your menstrual history and recommend some basic investigations like CBC, blood sugar, Thyroid function test. I would suggest you a course of oral tablets containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals for minimum 3 months. Also, would put you on solution containing 5% minoxidil once a day and a hair serum containing peptides for hair growth at night.(Q era etc.). I would advise use of gentle shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil twice a week. Also inquire from your dermatologist about upcoming treatment options like monotherapy and platelet-rich plasma. Avoid combing in wet hair and let them |
How often do i take the Norethisterone tablets in a day? I know it is 3 times a day but how long should i wait after I have taken one? or do i take the 3 tablets at the same time? Also when should i start the contraceptive pill If i plan on using Norethisterone as i am going on holiday on wednesday and really do not want to be on my period, and my period is over a week late which is annoying as i do not know when to take Norethisterone because usually you take it 2-3 days before your period, but mine is late so therefor i cannot predict when it will arrive, and i want to be able to be protected from getting pregnant in the holiday as i am going with my fiance. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for the query. To get its actual effect, norethisterone tablets should be taken at least 48 hrs prior to due date of menses. So, you may not get the desired effect now if you start bleeding before its effect starts. Still you may try it with a chance of positive thought. It should be taken 3 times daily means morning, afternoon and at bedtime and not all the tablets consecutively. For contraceptive effect, any hormonal pill is effective only if it is started on day 1 of cycle. As of now, you should use barrier contraceptive method for protection. Hope this information is helpful and informative to you. If you have further queries you can directly reach out to me on the following URL:http://doctor.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I have a 11mm kidney stone. My ureter was cut and reimplanted in 09 during a hysterectomy. In 2011 I had 2 lithrotripsies with no success. I ve had many episode s of kidney stone pain since then with my urologist wanting to wait & watch. February 26th I had a ureter stent & nesphrostomy tube place & on the 27th had my 3rd lithrotripsy which didn t budge the stone. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, After ureteric preimplantation, it is difficult to enter the ureter. Otherwise, an 11 mm stone could have been easily removed using flexible ureteroscopy and laser. Since you have a nephrology tube in place, your Urologist can use a arthroscope (endoscope to see inside kidney) through the same tract and remove the stone easily. I hope you would have got ridden of the stone long back and recovered very well. This may be a very late reply. I just came across this query. However, if you need any assistance please let me know. Wish you good health, Warm regards, |
Hi, this doesnt happen very often, generally only if i push myself hard in training, such as interval training where i often push to the max for a minute or so before returning to a more regular pace etc... However, i have found in martial arts and when pushing myself in training, that often at the point where i am heavily exerting myself that it feels like my throat is tightening/closing up and it becomes difficult to breath and really have to work very hard to suck in air... I dont think my chest feels tight, as im still able to take deep breaths and fill my lungs, its just like im trying to breathe through a straw or something as its incredibly hard to draw breath... As mentioned its not all the time or after normal exercise, only if i push myself say to about 80% of maximum or above, but it has worried me in the past as it does feel as if my throat is about to just close off...? Is this possibly sports induced asthma, and is there anything i can do about it? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I got your problem. Sports related activity can trigger asthma episode to who is already having bronchial asthma. Any extra physical exercise tend to increase our tissue oxygen demand and will lead to increase pulse rate, respiratory rate, shallow and fast breathing with occasional chest tightness. Your problem is just above normal limit but cannot say abnormal. So u should not worry about this.u can check your blood hemoglobin. |
My name is swati from bangalore, My 68 year old mother has been diagnosed with tongue cancer last tuesday. Iam very worried about her. One oncologist says that the tumour is localised and he will do surgery for 1 and 1/2 hr and remove 30% of the affected are. another oncologis says that it is going to be 9 hour surgery and he eill remove 1/2 of tongue, reconstruct and then give her chemo. I am reading about chemo and radiation and i am so scared. Will my mother who has diabeties, hypertension will be able to withstand chemo/ radiation. Please advise | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If your mother has tongue cancer then treatment of choice is surgical excision and reconstruction of tongue by plastic surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. If your mother has diabetes and hypertension then risk is high but if her general health is good then it is manageable. Consult your doctor and 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. |
for the past few months ive been getting hot flashes and chills on and off and also a dry annoying cough. ive had body aches since i can remember ex: i always have to crack my finger, back, neck, everything. but the past week or so ive lost my appetite, my stomach is upset or hurts at times during the day, i wake up like 50 times night and cant get comfy but the worst thing is even if i eat or not the acidic stuff in my stomach when i lay down makes me sick and goes to the back of my throat. its like that most nights. and ive been going to the bathroom more often just to have an upset stomach. i feel sick and run down but i still have to go to school cause im 17. whats wrong with me? also idk if this has anything to do with anything but i was diagnosed with bi-polar depression about a year and a half ago and anxiety later on and lately we found out im ADD and take no medications for anything. oh also last summer i got strep guttate psoriasis for 3 months until i got my tonsils out- medicine was no use. ok ive said a LOT so whats wrong :(? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Lifestyle changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc. are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you to change your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I am Bernard. I have had semen analysis recently but was informed that the count is low and they are dormant. Pus cells was also detected in the semen. I have taken 2 years with my fiancee without pregnancy in unprotected sex. Please advise me on what to do. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hai Bernard, As from your quote pus cells in your semen analysis indicates some sort of infection. Infection also disturb the quality and quantity of semen. In this case semen culture needed. Advise to a have safe and healthy sex life. Consult a family physician and a get counseling for healthy sex life. Because unprotected sex will transit infection from one to one. Regarding your count I advise you to add some food items in your daily food intake that will result in increase of quality sperm and total outtake foods like Almond, cashew,Hanna, soyabean, peanut in your daily food intake. Take wheat, jaggery, black gram, and DAL prepared with ghee. Take diary product like milk, yogurt,cheese, butter etc. Add fig, dates,spinach green leafy vegetables, ragi, folic acid containing fruits and vegetables. If you eat non-vegetarian take meat (lamb) twice in a week. Avoid fried, junk,caffeinated Chat Doctor. Be HY |
Hi my 4 year old nephew has had a persistant cough now for a few months, my sister took him to a doctor who said its a habit he has formed when concentrating on certain things, and that he will grow out of it. Now I have noticed he keeps blinking and rubbing his eyes, morning noon or night, he has dark circles under his eyes and is still coughing also, sometimes a deep cough where he has to cover his mouth and concentrate on clearing his throat. Im worried about it being something more. Is there something I can suggest? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for the query. By your description the child seems to be suffering from allergic cough and conjunctivitis. Or he may be suffering from worm infestation which may also present with these symptoms. These conditions are treatable. Treatment goes for a long time especially for allergy and need to be repeated. For which patience is required. Kindly discuss these possibilities with his doctor. Delay is not advisable. It definitely does not seem to be a habit to me. |
Trying to find out possibly causes for my husband s hand cramping? he also has had trouble with buttocks and pain shooting down his legs a nerve test has been done along with MRI we waiting for results. The hand cramping is something new?Thanks.Sharon | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have studied your case. I hope your husband is not a smoker or alcoholic or Diabetic. Because all these three conditions can make him prone for vitamin B 12 deficiencies which can cause hand cramping. It can also occur due to less salt or calcium in body. So I would suggest you to get his blood work done. Also start taking Pregabalin M at nighttime. It will take care of vitamin B-12 deficiency. Also, I would recommend you to take carnivore tablet daily along with calcium and vitamin D3I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
Hello. Im a college student who recently stated shooting up. I dont remember if this is a bruise or if its a spot where I shot up the other day. I was hospitalized 2 days ago for a few hours due to a severe allergic reaction I had to something unknown. I was going to sit down and play on the Internet when I noticed on my leg a black bruise looking thing. About the size of a golf ball. Its pink and black much like a bruise but has darker purple spots in the center of it. It doesnt hurt, but looks odd. On my legs there are some little like sores on my feet like a picked zit, there is no pus and they seem to be going away. Around my crotch area and upper leg theres scratches, anfew kind of look like smeered blood, from where I itched so hard from the reaction the other day. My sinus mucus is a dark yellow, been gettIng a cold it seems. Im curious, if i was in the hospital 2 days ago from an allergic reaction and they took my blood wouldnt they have seen if i was septic or not?? Or had blood poisoning? Im done using needles for good, I just hope I dont lose my life or a limb. I dont have a fever right now, dont think I have had one recently. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I have read your query and understand the concern, This could be some sort of allergic reaction due to which there is blood extravasation has occurred at your upper leg area. You must need to consult general surgeon first to rule out any surgical possibilities like thrombosis or thrombophlebitis. You may require some blood works, ESR, PT with INR and ultrasound of local part. Treatment will be based on the underlying cause. However, you can take symptomatic treatment like antihistamines and topical steroid application. |
I occasionally get dizzy with nausea, similar to food poisoning symptoms, but it s not that. It happened the other morning upon waking. I was not steady on my feet and my head was very fuzzy, almost like an inner ear thing, but I was nauseous as well. I drank some water, kind of made me more nauseous, then had a bit to eat and by late morning I was fine. Is it a blood sugar thing? I did not sleep well that night at all either. No pain, just could not fall into a sound sleep. It happened two other times at work, mid-afternoon. I had to put my head down and stay still and after 30-40 minutes, it passed. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Dear how old are you?? Since when you're suffering from this problem?? There is possibility of BPP and vestibular neuritis, labyrythitis etc. It may be acute gastritis, gastroenteritis, normal pressure HY Chat Doctor. . Use tab Vermin 16 mg thrice a day, tab Ondansetron twice a day, if still having problems please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions please feel free to ask. |
please how i cure overian cyst naturally | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for the inquiry through ChatDoctoryou have to under go panchakarma Ayurveda therapies and medication you have to do moderate exercises and observe low fat diet. Try the following medicines initially. After three months, take the USG to find out the changes in the size of the cysts1.Varanasi ashram tablets 2-02 before food2.kanchanaragulgul DS 2-0-2 after food3.sukumaram ashram tablet 2-0-2 before food |
hi sis last 10mths i used skin light cream for fairness.nom i stoped an using single hydra as my dr advice me last 20day .now i want to stop this but too much woried if any harms.like too much darking.plz plz plz sir anw me .sir is there any cream to maintain fairness and glow .is there any cream that i can use for long time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Most of these skin lightening creams are temporary in action and gradually the original color returns after stopping their usage. You should avoid direct sun exposure of the affected part. Also eat healthy food including a lot of green vegetables and adequate amount of vitamin A. Use good moisturizer lotions regularly to keep skin HY Chat Doctor. Use creams containing natural products like aloe-vera, cucumber and night massage with virgin olive oil. |
My brother in law was having Jaundice since last 25-26 days and was advised Ultrasound of Upper Abdomen.The Ultrasound Report says :Ill-defined heterogeneous echotexture mass lesion (size 48x43 mm) at the biliary confluence causing dilatation of proximal right and left biliary duct and intrahepatic intra hepatic biliary radicles, contracted and mildly diffusely thickened walled and calculus at neck region with minimal sludge in its lumen.Mild Ascites.What does it mean? Is he having Lever Cancer at last stage? That is that somebody told me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, After going through available history, he is having Jaundice and it is obstructive jaundice possibly due to calculus or mass lesion. You have not mentioned liver enzyme and Bilirubin level as high alkaline phosphatase level PTO wars obstruction to bile flow. Please visit a Gastroenterologist, and he needs further investigations like CT scan of abdomen, and Tumor markers like Alpha Fetoprotein and Carcinoembryonic antigen to confirm diagnosis. Even Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) will be very useful in diagnosis and treatment as if stone can be removed and bile flow is restored. If there is stricture and in that case dilatation and stent can be placed. With available information even diagnosis of cancer is questionable, be hopeful it is not last stage, so hopefully this information helps and further investigation and treatment will be helpful to him. Take very good care of him. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D. |
sir, MY cousin brother is suffered by kidney problem and joined at Guntur Andhra pradesh hospital they told that one kidney is fully damaged and other one is partially damaged what can i do for the next step? Is there is any availability to get an another one there.he is 62 years old pl give me the answer | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, if the doctors have told you that 1 kidney is fully damaged then there is nothing you can do to save the specified kidney. However, the other kidney according to your doctors is partially damaged which I can figure out is repairable. And a person can lead a totally normal life with only 1 functioning kidney. As you have not specified any other details about the reports or presenting complaints of the patient It's difficult for me to comment exactly on the problem or comment over the outcome. With the given information and to my best knowledge I can suggest following with the doctors and get the partially damaged kidney to work normally, and the said patient can lead life normally. Thank you |
Hi.my son is 1.10yrs n when he was 2month old he suffered chest conjetion. Last winter he again had chest problem. N my winter went pathetic. Then a doctor suggest myteka sachets 4mg. He is taking myteka from 4 months.he is fine .now winter is coming again.n I m very worried. Is myteka OK? Any tips for winter please. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi...your child may be suffering from either just a viral illness during winter or episodic Wheeler triggered by winter season. Myteka helps if your child has wheezing problem. If it is just viral illness which is common during the winter, meters doesn't help much. Keep the child warm and avoid contact of child with other person suffering from cold.f you are happy with my answer kindly rate me. Regards- Chat Doctor. |
Hi my wife is 8 months pregnant and after intercourse my foreskin became inflamed I use hydrocortisone cream 1% and it disappeared but my foreskin is still very tight it is still retractable but had split slightly my head of the penis is not red or inflamed just my foreskin | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have developed infection of Foreskin (Prostatitis) due to allergic reaction to acidic secretions of vagina. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Čeferin and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical antibiotic ointment like Newsprint twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. |
Hi there,May i ask you the question? My mom is 60+ old and it s about 8 years ago. She hurt her ankle while she was getting off from the bus. At that time she little pain, and getting swelling and difficult to walk. I took her to the doctor and got X-ray and video x-ray too. and report shows there is some bone came backward and there is rust around the ankle. what is the treatment for that because i am worried about her. She is old and its hard to walk. Please give me some idea that can help her and at least she can feel better for a while. Thank you.Sansar | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As the x-ray and video x-ray is performed which shows some sort of anatomical changes in the bone position looking for the further management will be possible. Kindly meet up a physical therapy, as with videotaping there ankle joint can be made stabilize. Using an android is also the another option. Performing guided physical therapy exercises for strengthening the muscles around the joint should help regain the mobility of the ankle joint. As it is a weight-bearing joint it needs a proper strength and stability. Recovery can be slower than expected as she is 60 Years old. In my clinical practice most geriatric cases respond well to physical therapy. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
So...my fiancee and I had sex. She had just started taking birth control on the fifth day of her period a week before. So technically by the time we had sex she has taken tri spintec 8 times. Even with me ejaculating inside of her, is it likely she s pregnant? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello misunderstand your concerned you are on regular dose of birth control pill then chance of pregnancy is less than birth control pill is highly effective in preventing pregnancy. Failure rate is only 0.5-1 %. If you are no birth control pill then no matter ejaculation was inside or outside the vagina. But take the remaining pill in the pack on same time regularly to maintain contraception effect of birth control pill. Hope this may help you Best regards |
im twenty five years old, and im a female. Ive been having strange and painful syptoms for about four months. I was having sensations all over my body, mainly my face, the way i could describe it, is when u run into a spider webb,and u feel the webb, but cant get it off. Those sensations have have went away, but every now and then it happens. But my main concern is the pain and discomfort ive been feeling in my thoart muscles, meaning not inside my thoart, its the muscles in my thoart, i havent had any trauma or anything, so i dnt know why. Also i have a little bit of pain, the middle of my chest, and a dull achey spot on where my breast begins. Any thoughts come to mind. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a chronic infection or an inflammatory disorder. A metabolic disorder can not be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:- A resting ECG- A chest X-ray study-Vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency-Blood electrolytes- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- ANA and ANNA tier antibodies-Thyroid hormone levels. Further tests may be needed, depending on the above test results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have had reactions to a pill I have been taking once a week for nine weeks..it is Alendronate Sodium 70mg. I have had Hives, swollen legs, ankles. very itchy skin, and now today a swollen upper lip... My Dr. told the Nurse to tell me to take Benadryl every 6 hrs till medication is out of my system... does this sound ok??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi sir/madam, Alen Chat Doctor. Osama can cause irritation, inflammation, or ulcers of the esophagus which may sometimes bleed. Taking Osama exactly as your doctor prescribes can help lower your chance of having esophagus problems. If you get chest pain, new or worsening heartburn, or have trouble or pain when you swallow, immediately stop taking Osama. Direct consultation is required with your symptoms with all detail reports. Hope it was help full |
Taking Famciclovir 500mg for herpies. It is prescribed to take 3 pills by mouth at first sign of outbreak. I have had 2 breakouts in the last month and have taken a total of 6 pills (2 doses). My last dose taken was 5 days ago. My breakout has moved from one leg to the other. Should I take another dose? Is it safe? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having recurrent herpes infection which should be managed properly. The herpes virus will remain dormant in the nerve root ganglion, whenever there is a decreased immunity this will activate and produce the symptoms. I would suggest you to follow1. Take antiviral Chat Doctor. 2. Apply Calamine lotion on the lesions3.NSAIDs like Ibuprofen to reduce the pain.4. Multi vitamins, once daily for 30 days. Thank you. |
I have had an unexplainable cough for the past 3 weeks when I eat or lay down mostly. I have also experienced twice in the past week excessive sweating of the face with shaking and feeling weak. These symptoms last for about 30 minutes then I feel better. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted in your query. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-Your current health issues seem to be due to -Acid Reflux with HERD with Bronchitis with Pneumonia. The Cause of this it could be -Loeffler Pneumonia with ascariasis/ post nasal Chat Doctor. (AEP/ or CEP-Chronic)/ Pulmonary Thence other causes as mentioned above need to be verified before starting further treatment. Dos suggested-Be on skimmed Butter Milk-till you reach doctor. Be on Liquids and bland liquid diet -like rice oatmeal for next 2 days. If you have Tab Ciplox-Oz at Hand Start 1 tab x 2 times till you reach your doctor x 10 days. Tab Genocide fort-100 mg x 3 times x 3 weeks. Antihelminthic would give long remissions. Tab PPI-Panto-D-1 x 2 times a day x 5 days Check With Doctor-he would get your stool test for ova/cyst of protozoa and bacteria. Get Sputum AFB with Chest X-ray and review with Chest Physician for Second opinionated would continue above withhold street or hotel food. Be non-spicy / veg/ liquid bland diet for 2 weeks. This would give long remissions from persistent cough and excessive sweating. You should consult Specialist Physician and or /Surgeon.Hence, Other causes - need to be ruled out, by verification with Specialist Physician and or /Surgeon. This would resolve the complaints of yours. Constant follow-up with local family or Specialist Physician and or /Surgeon.for long term would give you long remissions of such pains in time to come, which would depend on meticulous follow-up treatment of your health concerns. Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors, till you verify with your attending doctors. For early recovery-please follow above dos which would resolve your complex health issues. Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard to following link-http://doctor.Chat Doctor .com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229Wishing Good Healthy Life!! |
I got pericornitis around my lower left wisdom tooth 10 days ago and i got the tooth removed 7 days ago and I have just finished my course of antibiotics 2 days ago and I have healed from the wisdom tooth extraction but the pericornitis is still there the gum where the tooth used to be is still red and swollen and it still has little white puss pockets around there and it is still very painful and tender. should i give it another week for the infection to clear up on its own or do you think I may need to get stronger antibiotics or maybe get antibiotics through an IV directly in the area or do you think i shoulg go to a periodontis an get the gum in that area cut off??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing, Puss pockets state that the infection has not subsided even after an antibiotic course. As you did not mention which antibiotics are you taking, I cannot determine its effectiveness. I recommend you to visit your dentist once in case he wants to increase the dose or days. Also tell him about the pain so that he also prescribes an anti-inflammatory analgesic. Meanwhile, you can rinse your mouth with warm saline, which will give you symptomatic relief. Also use an antiseptic mouth wash 2-3 times a day. Don't let food accumulate in that area and flush your mouth after every meal. Do visit a periodontist in case the newer dose of antibiotics does not solve the issue. Stay healthy, Thank you, |
I am trying to determine if I have a potentially serious issue or this is nothing to worry about. I have had elevated LD levels. Each time I get it tested the levels have gone up. I had an abdominal ultrasound which stated: mildly echogenic liver which can be seen in the setting of fatty infiltration. Also it stated that the pancreas is not well visualized - why would that be? Thank you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. On ultrasound pancreas cannot be visualized on occasions as it is always behind the stomach, duodenum. So proper visualization is difficult and CT may be necessary for evaluating it.2. Elevated LDL levels can be reduced either by medication or lifestyle changes or both.3. Lifestyle modifications include weight reduction, moderate exercises and having diet containing moderate amounts of good fat. Avoid alcohol and smoking.4. Fatty infiltration of liver is due to increased lipid profile. It is reversible and will recover with improved lipid profile. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
my sister is suffering from severe joint pain. She has pain in her neck,shoulders back and knees. Also feels heat in the neck and back region. She has pain in her knees and has sciatica. She is having this problem for the pass 20-25 years. She is 54 years old. What do you suggest. She has tried ayurveda,homepathy but nothing has helped her. What do you suggest doctor? She also has ant crawling sensation all over her body this is due is what doctor? She has also tried accupunture. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. I would come up with two possibilities to fit your condition. These include1.first possibility is, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; it is an autoimmune disease. Confirm with blood test for RA factor, CRP,AS trite, and ESR.2.second possibility is, DEGENERATIVE JOINT DIERESES;due to hormonal imbalance like hypothyroidism, obesity,stress, lack of proper nutrition are the causes. Treatment plan;I advise you taking HomeopatChatDoctoredicines gives safe and permanent cure for your complaints. But it requires proper case taking and through examination of the case is needed in all aspects. Consult your local homeopathic physician for correct diagnosis of the case and remedy to fit your complaints. Or mail me at Chat Doctor. Co.inI hope this is helpful for you, thank you |
hi my name is dawn i was on the depo shot for 3yrs 1997-2000 after i stop the shot i didnt have a period for the next 4yrs so i went 7 years with out a period then in 2004 i had a period but i hurt so bad on my left side during my period and down to my left knee. not to mention i havent got pregnant since then and its been 16yrs can u tell me what is going on please | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Demo is a progestin, and thins the lining of the womb. Many women either have light irregular bleeding or no menses while using demo. It can take six months to a year for a normal cycle to resume, but it is out of your system completely by a year. Your irregular/absent menses has another cause such as chronic absent ovulation due to a like of cycling in your hormones. It is important to have the reason looked in to. In some cases uterine cancer can arise from this condition. Please see a competent gynecologist or reproductive endocrinologist. |
I have white veiny pallet and uvula, I have had a double root canal, treatment is ongoing for two months and the soreness has comeback in the area. I do have a script for antibiotics was instructed not to take them unless I phone the endodontist. Is the white and veiny uvula and pallet related to the infection? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, No root canal treatment does not initiate this kind of white area on the palate. Actually the anterior or front part of palate is many itself, and it is also slightly pale from the rest of the oral cavity, if the area is not painful it can be a normal appearance only. Or there can be another condition like if you have a habit of smoking then it will cause this kind of white lesion on palate, in this case you have to skip smoking. Thank regards |
Doctor, I am 63 years old and a male someone overweight at 5-7-1/2 and just less the 250lb. I don t have a regular doctor and haven t seen one in quite awhile because I usually feel good. The only doctor I see is my dentist twice a year to be honest with you. Anyway just yesterday I was in my home office and felt something weird going on in my left hand that I could not control before you know it my hand was bent over and it was taking over my arm and pushing towards me finally talking over my body that I could not talk and I believe I passed out. Here I am thinking I might of had a seizure of some sort. This was maybe 11am in the morning being I am retired and was at home. I took a Aspirin just in case after that as I was ok then which seemed like maybe 15 minutes later. I am not sure. Same thing happened when I was out in my barn later yesterday afternoon but I sat back in a chair and was fine like possibly 15 minutes later. During these 2 attacks which I never had before I barely could talk and was having a hard time breathing during it. Since late yesterday afternoon I haven t had any problems and have been taking 1 Aspirin maybe every 4-5 hours. I feel fine today as I do any other day. My wife when she got home from work wanted to take me to emergency but I didn t feel the need to go. Spent a lot of time laying on the couch today resting as not wanting to push anything and I feel find as of this letter. Do you have any idea of what may of gone wrong? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Do you have any idea of what may have gone wrong? Answer : Both the episodes you resemble fits. Hence, I request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon / Neurologist at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
Hey, I am 26 years old and since past 3 days I have been feeling this on and off pain behind my left ear near the base of the skull. The pain is more obvious when im lying down or turning my head to the left. What could be the reason? Thanks,Sadiq Ansari | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT his can be due to any infection in the ear or related parts like mastitis. The pain is related to the infection due to the same radiation of the nervous innervation can be due to local trauma & inflammation. You can try with simple painkillers like diclofenac or diclofenac (if not allergic to it). If pain is not reduced, please visit an ENT surgeon, to role out for the exact problem. All the betake care. |
Good Evening Doctor, I am from Delhi , and is suffering from Hypothyroid and Anethesia already , recently doctor had conducted a MRi , and CT Scan due to the memory loss symptoms and sudden and frequent memory blackouts.I am been diagnosed with Alzheimer. Doctor want to know , is their a permanent cure for this as i am just 23 years old and even not married. My doctor advised me not to get married till my mental condition stablise.What do i do? Please advice | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | His admire you for positive outlook. If it has been already diagnose, and you have Alzheimer then need to take treatment. I m wonder how it can be diagnosed Alzheimer in just 23-year-old??? I guess it is some other condition in which memory loss occur in early ages need to get proper diagnosis so consult the best neurologist nearby. To be very frank there is no permanent cure of Alzheimer. You can reverse it you just stop progression of it. So do best consultation and diagnoses. Thank you. |
My throat has been hurting for the past couple of days, and I went to the doctors because I thought I had strep throat but they tested a culture which said I didnt. I dont know what it could be because I have white patches on my left tonsil and it is all red and swollen. I also have bumps on the back (near my throat) of my tongue, and some on the left side near the back as well. The left side of my whole mouth has been hurting the most, and everything has just seemed to be swollen and irritated. It hurts to swallow almost everything and it prevents me from going outside and doing anything. I would really like to know what it is. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have bumps and white patches on back of tongue it can be due to some reason it can be due to presence of enlarged circumvillate papillae, oral thrush, or white lesion can be leukoplakia and redness and swollen irritated left side of mouth can be due to poor oral hygiene, gum problem that can be gingivitis. I will suggest maintaining proper oral hygiene, do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, and on gums you can apply ointment like gum paint, use mouthwash regularly, and consult dentist for visual examination of tongue and oral cavity. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards, |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type my so complains of pain in his penis? it usually in the lower shaft of the penis and it only happens once in a while or when i give him bendyral. we went to a doctor but they found nothing wrong. so whats wrong???? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I understand your concern about your child. I don't think Ben Chat Doctor. Since a doctor already examined him, and he is having occasionally vague pain, I don't think it's a serious thing to worry. If there is any swelling at the shaft or any painful urination or hematuria, then he should be evaluated. The pain might be due to tight underwear and positional compression during sleep, which can be attended easily by simple changes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi i had tested billrubin total at 15-11-2011 is 2.30 & i had tested again 28-11-2011 its below .1.50mg, then its i m fit , now i its going to three months , now m i fit , at this time can i enjoy my life freely with aall things take like nonvage and dirnks plz suggest me | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Your bilirubin level was high in past before three months . But because you have not mentioned ... It could be from .....-hemolysis jaundice -hepatitis induce hepatocellular jaundice -obstructive jaundice So investigation with blood peripheral smear, liver enzymes' estimation, USG should be done at that time ... Now you are fit, so mostly viral hepatitis that might recover now is possibilities.... Just now investigate with USG abdomen, repeat bilirubin, Bag detection, HCV antibody detection ..... If these normal no worry.... And try to cut of non veg ....as excess fatty diet can affect liver.... And alcohol can injure hepatocytes.... So take only limited alcohol.... Take care... Hope your concern solved. . |
sir,last two weeks I need uti. docter priscribe urine culture.e-coli org-r seen.10-7cfu. I take amikacin-10 inj,cefixime-oflaxacin-10days,urikind,alkasol.but ihave burning sensation. why it happens ? iam verymuch worried.pls help. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Your age is not mentioned. ECOL bacteria cause the majority of Otis, but many other bacteria, fungi, and parasites may also cause of UTI. Females have a higher risk for Otis than most males. Probably because of their anatomy, other risk factors for Otis, include any condition that may impede urine flow, [e.g.enlarged prostate, congenital urinary tract abnormalities, and inflammation] Symptoms and signs of UTI vary somewhat depending on sex, age, and the area of the urinary tract that is infected. My advice is, Both during or after a UTI, you need plenty of fluids to flush out the infection and to keep you HY Chat Doctor. Avoid caffeine and sugary |
I am a 39 year old female. About four days ago I was stung on the arm by a wasp. It hurt for about an hour and itched like a mosquito bite for a few days. About two days ago I was stung on the hand, right below my index finger. This time it was much more painful. I have swelling and redness on about a 1 inch radius of the sting. I found no stinger. Ive been experiencing periods of intense itchiness. I also have dull pain in my entire hand and wrist. I have also been experiencing periods of numbness and tingling of my hand up to my wrist. Is this a typical reaction for a sting on the hand. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, When bees sting a person they will inject venom through their stinger into the skin of the victim. People stung by bees will have an allergic reaction to the sting and in severe cases it will cause anaphylaxis. For any Bee sting, following measures should be followed1. If the stinger is present remove it immediately. 2. Apply ice or cold packs to the area to reduce the bodies inflammatory reaction.3. Wash the area with soap and water4. Take antihistamine such as Ben Chat Doctor. 5. Pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also provide relief of symptom. Aforementioned measures should follow whenever there is a bee sting. Thank you |
I am having severe pain under my left arm a and the left breast bone. I am short of breath and when I inhale it feels like tiny bubbles exploding in my chest, right at the left breast bone. I am also running a low grade tempo of 100.7. Extremely tired and can barely raise my left arm. In your opinion, what might this be | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor, I want you to be physically examined by a physician before giving medications to you. Do you have chest pain? Do you have sweating? Pain below the left arm may be due to enlarged lymph nodes or lymphadenopathy in that area do you feel any lumps in the breast on self-examination? Is your breathing problem is associated with cough? If so is it productive or a simple Chat Doctor. |
I have an area of redness at top of my right thigh and groin. There is also some on left thigh, but not as extensive. It is about 3 inches in width. Also a lot of numbness in right thigh. I had hernia surgery 3 months ago to repair two inguinal hernias and one right femoral hernia. After surgery the redness receded a lot but in the last month it has returned and seems to be getting worse. I ve asked doctors about it, but to no avail. What are your thoughts? Thank you! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that you might be having either an infection or some problem with scar site. I do not think that you should take it lightly. It would be better if you go to your operating surgeon and get his opinion. If he says then you may need to take course of antibiotics for some day. As far as numbness is concern it is due to cut of cutaneous nerves. So soon it will become normal. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
i have been sick for about 9months, im a 16 year old girl who was healthy until the day i donated blood...my symptoms consist of :very extreme tired, weak, dizzy, pale, or short of breath,Easy bleeding or bruising, fever, very bad joint and bone pain, bad lower back and neck, dazing out, throwing up, trouble breathing, headache, my eyes and head get very heavy ad pressured where it hurts to open them, and the doctors i went to said my red blood count is low. do you think it could be leukemia ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Low red blood cell count means anemia. It's not leukemia. Your symptoms are of some viral infection and anemia. No need to worry about leukemia. Consult your doctor and take treatment of your anemia. 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 little rash on the right side of my groin by the leg and scrotum area. i have something like this before and eventially it away with different treatments. i exercise at the gym a few times a week. i even changed to wearing boxer shorts at night. I take a shower every morning before work or the gym. I even have used desotine baby cream and powder. Morris R. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear that you are having a rash in your groin. This sounds very much like a fungal infection or something called jock itch. It is caused by a fungal growth in the groin where fungus likes t grow in warm dark and moist areas. In my practice I see this often and treat it with antifungal powders like Inaction or Tamil. To help prevent the rash be sure to shower and Chat Doctor. Wearing less restrictive clothing like boxers may also help reduce the infection and irritation. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical questions or concerns |
I was wanting to know why my lower stomach like the pelvic area . I have been having real bad pain from one side to the other .. It hurts so bad I cant move and it go down into my knees and makes my lower back hurt also . Last about an hour then it goes away . Also had a cat scan done , it picked up something in my cervix .. dr. said it could be a cell that got stuck and it was normal it was about as big as a dime . what do you think .. I told him that I have been hurting , and he said it was fine , but I don t think so . | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. The cause of the pain in the pelvis, so severe and radiation to the knee is suggestive of inflammatory process in the pelvis or in the back. I would advise you to undergo an MRI of the spine as there is a possibility of the inflammatory process going on in the spine or a prolapsed disc causing all the pains. Since your CT scan is done and does not show any cancer in the uterus, the pain can not be explained by the local problem in the pelvis. |
Just had a 5 day embryo transfer today approx 10 hours ago.... Was told to lay flat on my back, not on sides for at least 2 days even while sleeping.... I m having a tough time keeping this up.... Was told it helps prevent ectopic pregnancy. How do I get through these days? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1) First do not panic. 2) As such implantation will take place in 48 to 72 hours of embryo transfer, and embryo will get embedded in the endometrium. After that there is no chance of getting ectopic pregnancy. So please do not worry. You can simply take analgesic like paracetamol from your treating doctors prescription. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
hi, i have been told that iam past help of my phsio and that i need a quarterzone injection in my spine and im VERY worryed about this is this a good idea or should i say no ?? im 20 years old and work with horses and i had a fall and my back hasnt been right since and im like 9 1/2 stone and this is because when she moves me i get pains down my leg and she says it sounds like a disc and i dont no what to do ! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you for posting you query at Chat Doctor.come advice you to consult orthopedic doctors who would advise you to get X-Ray and MRI done to see the extent of disc and nerve involvement. Depending on the involvement the course of treatment will be decided. With the anti-inflammatory and physiotherapy treatment(electrotherapy and exercise therapy) pain intensity will come down. Once the pain is down physiotherapist will give you the exercise which strengthen you back and make it more stable. Continue the excessive at least for 3 months. Still the pain is not gone down consult your orthopedic doctor again to see alternative. Along with the treatment follow do and don't. Hope you get better with conventional mode of treatment. If you have any further question. Please revert to me. I will be happy to assist you. Your reply with thank you note will be very much appreciated!!! With best wishes, Tehzib Sailed(PT) |
Hello, I am a 31 year woman living in Kolkata, India for the past 2 years. I have been running for 40 minutes on a treadmill for 3 to 4 days a week. However, increasingly, I have developed a pain at my lower back. I want to continue running and exercising, but would like to know whats the best way to proceed now. How do I take care of my lower back pain, without having to give up running? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your backache can be due to your weakness of muscles and vitamin and trace elements deficiency. You can additionally do back exercises and take multivitamins and trace elements supplements. You can also get your vitamin D level as vitamin D deficiency is important cause of backache, if found low then supplements of vitamin D3 can be taken. Furthermore, you can further investigation for your backache by MRI of lumbar spine. You can continue running on treadmill wearing lumbosacral belt so that there is no backache. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Hi, I am getting below mentioed problems in my teeth day by day: 1.In the upper jaw of mine having some gap in between two teeth,so I consult with the doctor last saturday and she told that becaus of my Reumatic frver this gap came.She told something disease name (hypo..).She told that I can go for artificial tooth and its cost around 6000 per tooth.Plz suggest me should I go gor this treatment or not or what ever cost doctor is saying is it true or not.Please let me know the cost and what exactly I should do. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Streptococcus bacteria, left untreated, can cause rheumatic fever. These bacterium are known to cause decay in the mouth. High fevers and infections can cause enamel hyperplasia. Can you obtain the correct name? Did you loose teeth due to a high rate of decay and poor quality enamel? Periodontal disease and lack of bone support can cause tooth movement resulting spacing between teeth. Damage to cardiac tissue is of concern with a history of rheumatic fever and antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment is recommended. Please make sure you understand the current condition of your mouth. There are many choices to replace missing teeth and fill spaces. First you must repair any broken teeth, ad Chat Doctor. Removable dental appliances can fill multiple spaces in one arch and hold on to your healthy existing teeth. These are usually the least cost, but have the disadvantage of coming out of your mouth daily. A fixed bridge uses crowns or caps to suspend teeth in missing spaces and is cemented over your teeth. This is usually more costly than a moveable denture. Fixed bridges are charged per tooth and space involved in the replacement and enamel is removed on the abutment teeth. The advantage is that it stays in your mouth. The second option for a nonrecoverable replacement is an implant. This requires surgery to replace a missing root, healing time and then restoration with an abutment and crown precision fit to your implant. This is usually the most expensive per tooth, but eliminates any risk of decay and does not involve multiple teeth. A full denture is considered if all teeth are to be removed. If there is lack of a retentive ridge, implants can e placed to help secure a removable denture. I am not sure of your location to give you an estimate on cost. You can always consider a second opinion with a clinical evaluation and review of your x-rays. Your overall health and dental health history must be COSI |
Hi i have recently been using canesten oral and cream for about two days, but it has made the discharge smell worse and there is more of it! Also been experiencing alot of pain in the abdomen and dark coloured stool! not sure what this could be, please help! I am a 16 year old female, never used this treatment before. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Canes ten oral must have disturbed the GI flora of the normal bacteria and then the opportunistic bacteria take over to cause the pain the abdomen and dark-colored stools. Nothing much to worry as this may recover the moment you stop taking canteen. Stop it. Take pre and probiotics and you may be fine. In the event the probiotics alone are not working you may need a course of an antibiotic to oil the opportunistic bacteria and continue the probiotic. Also see that you take only home-made foods and avoid all outside the home foods and beverages. Use boiled and cooled water to Chat Doctor. |
I read Psychi Sezures has had the symptoms for years. I get the dejavc spells 3 times ma day for almost a week for a few seconds. It s only about 3 times a day some are very straining but I just continure to try and hide it.Most of the time I can. As far as the memory problem I have very bad I do t remember peple I meet or names at work I keep notes.I don t run a register I try and fack it if a customers remembers me. I work there over 10 years and can t even punch in for work. The kids past I don t no at all.I know there my kids it s just past accounts. I even see a memory Dr. for how many years he told me over 4. He gave me a test and I past it but I told him to ask me the questions next week. My sis I don t rember at aqll shes been away for years over 20.She just moved back from Europe. In school she skipped grades,I had a tutor.I do have a lot of depression and that was all I really remembered the most now forget it. I keep a diary but haven t read it for years incase i ll depress myself what I wrote,and not remember..sandy | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi sandy, you appear to be in severe distress. You appear to be having depersonalization and derealization experiences. Feeling as if you're not yourself and the world around is as if not as it looks!! Also suffering from dissociative experiences. All these could be due to depression. You need professional help from a psychiatrist. We can help you by understanding your energy level, sleep and food pattern, ability to involve in work and hobbies, negative thoughts and worries you are getting. For time being use relaxation exercises with deep breaths. After consultation medicines like fluoxetine might help you. |
I have been diagnosed with fibromayalgia but for the past year i have been having seizure like episodes. i have pased out causing a car accident, i frequently space out, even burning myself without knowing it, and i am always falling down and very dizzy. I have had all tests done to check for seizures but the doctors cant find a problem. Could all this simply be from the fibro or is it something more? Please help | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Fibromyalgia is not the cause of the seizures. There is need of more history to answer your question more appropriately. I need to know your age, any history of diabetes and hypertension. Based on your symptoms you could be suffering from transient ischemic attacks which can occur due to blockage of small vessels in brain. I suggest you consult a nearby neurologist and discuss the need for an MRI brain and carotid Doppler examination if you have already not undergone them. Thank you. |
hi doctor can the side affect of over masturbation can be cured completely, i am been practicing masturbation since 15 years, now i am suffering with its all side affects. mostly my penis size has become less that 1 inch . i think i became impotent , can all side affect of over masturbation be cured | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are being misguided by someone about masturbation. Masturbation is a natural act and even animals do masturbate. You cannot lose your health or become impotent because of masturbation. All these are misconception. You are anxious and could be obsessed about the masturbation thoughts and that is the reason why you are having all these problems. There is nothing to worry about. Lessen the frequency of masturbation and think normal. Be healthy and concentrate on your career to have a healthy lifestyle. For psychological and sexological counseling visit http://psychocure.blogspot.com/Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
my grandmother died at 26 of RA I feel i might be at risk ..at 46 i have DDD in Lumbar n Neck serve waiting on surgery but they wont till i stop shacking w anxiety n get it under control buy i think they r missing something??? I can hardly type i feel like like i have parkinsons???? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! You should know that tremor is not the main typical sign of Parkinson disease. A thyroid dysfunction or anxiety could be the cause of tremor. Anyway, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam and performing some tests (complete blood count for anemia, thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction, blood electrolytes for possible imbalance) to exclude other possible causes. A DAT scan would definitely help exclude Parkinson disease. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
I sort of regularly forget my birth control, like a lot. Im not sexually active, so that isnt a concern, but today Im having stomach pains and my head hurts a bit, and I just feel nauseous. Could this be the missed birth control? Is that a serious problem, or will I be okay if I just start making sure that I always take it on time? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor. The main problem of failure in taking the OCS is unwanted pregnancy and this does not normally cause the symptoms you mention unless you have taken more than two pills the previous day to compensate for the missed pills as your symptoms are suggestive of progesterone excess. Since the OCP are hormonal pills, they need to be taken properly otherwise they may result in unnecessary hormonal imbalance. You should take the pills regularly and that too on the dot in the same time. If you miss the pill one day, you can compensate by taking two pills on the next day. But if you miss more than 2 pills, you should discontinue that pack and opt for some other contraceptive method till you get your next menstrual cycle. Although your symptoms are not a serious, if it continues you should visit your treating |
my 5 year old arms shake or twitch or bounce both at same time she is awake but does not seem to realise she is doing it she did this last month but stopped after a couple of hours but started doing it this before school and still doing it walking to school | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to this forum. Can understand your concerns. Involuntary movement of upper and lower Limbs could be due to calcium deficiency, seizure, tremor due to multi vitamin deficiency. You should do calcium levels in child, complete blood count, l electroencephalogram should be done if tremors persists. Next time, this kind of involuntary movements occur then you should take the child to ER because it is very necessary to get the child examined during period of involuntary movements. Review with above reports. I hope this will help you. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
i work currently at at a high paced job. i am a 56 year old women.i work in 14 second increments. the only way i could get my seconds that low was to eat beef (farm direct) every day i worked and prayer. i can at any moment be lifting up to fifty lbs. at any time during the ten and a half hour day. is it iron i am low on? if so is the beef enough? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your iron level may be low. You should go for some investigation. You can go with serum iron, serum ferritin & hemoglobin level. If you have low iron then you should take iron rich food like beggary, Chat Doctor. You should also take oral or injectable iron if required according to your doctors' advice. Hope I have answered your question. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
my partner has very high blood pressure. She was given tablets to take before I met her but she refuses to take them. Today we have taken a few different readings. 220 over 174. 210 over 169 and 203 over 171. These have been takenin hospital as shes in for a pre-op appointment so I know they are accurate. Can you advise what I should be doing with her to help i.e. diet or exercise? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello These readings are really high, diet and exercise alone cannot bring this down. She has to be medicine like tab Telmisartan 40 and Amlodipine 5 mg once a day, so she should get these prescribed. She should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If BP is persistently more than 140/90 MMH, then she should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according her capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week after blood pressure is controlled. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. |
Hello,I am 33 year old woman having a son 7 and half year.Just few days before I had experience a sudden pain and discomfort in my both side stomach.Rushed to the doctor and she advice cyclopam,O2H (ofloxacin&Ornidazole tablets),PAN-D,Digeplex Ready Mix saying you have intestine infection and you will have to complete the 5 day course of these medicines. After having these medicines from the 3rd onwards I am suffering from frequently Acidity , burning and stomoch pain.I revisited 4th day and went for full abdomen soonography too but he report is normal.they suggested continue with the prescribe medicines.but I am afraid of taking those medicines now .Kindly suggest | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello.it seems like you had an episode of diffuse gastritis, and it takes time to get healed properly. Many a time it resurfaces again, which will make you feel that the medicines are not working. Whatever medicines that doctor gave to you were good and will NOT cause any burning sensation and pain. Having said that and keeping few more differentials in mind I am prescribing you following Chat Doctor. |
Can I give my daughter who will be 8 in 7 days weighs about 100lbs adult nyquil she has a really sore throat and having problems sleeping and nothing else I have tried is working. . And I heard cough syrup helps and thought it could also help her sleep. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Rather than cough syrups, antiallergic syrups are more helpful. Cough syrups are of two types, cough depressants and expectorants. NyQuil contains Dextromethorphan which depresses cough and I would not prefer giving it. You may give some expectorant instead. Steam helps in diluting the cough and acts as a good expectorant. Give steam inhalation as well as gurgling with lukewarm water. Antiallergics most often have some sedative action and may make your child sleep more. |
I had a c section with my son almost 6 years ago and I had on and off pains and small lumps in and around the scar for a couple years after the surgery. For the past couple years I ve noticed the lump that normally isn t painful, that come up to the top of my belly where it is actually visible to see, it also moves around my belly. Tonight anytime I cough or move it hurts very bad, like a burning pain, nothing seems to help, it isn t moving any tonight..it s on the right side of my belly near my belly button. I touched it earlier and it hurt to push on..I have never heard of such a thing. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello hope the answer helps you. As you discuss had c/section 6 years back and earlier pain in scar tissue is due to nerve sectioning in the abdominal wall as neuropathic that is transient and goes off with passage of time. Recently you noticed lump around scar increase or hurts with coughing that is increase into abdominal pressure I guess you are having incisional hernia over scar site that is benign and treatable thing so no worries as far as rest of your body systems not having any trouble. Avoid constipation, plenty of water 12-14 glasses daily and high fiber diet along stop smoking if and take your time in the meanwhile to consult general surgeon for it. |
Hi, I have a 14 year old son, who has had the same illness three times since March last year. It starts with nausea for three or four days with stomach pains and no appetite - then he begins to be sick a little, mainly bile. The hole epsiode last for almost a week. Each time we don t know of any other sickness bugs around and neither my husband, my younger son or I have been sick either. I am a little concerned that it may not be a bug. I have also noticed that the whites of his eyes are more yellow than ours. I have visited my local GP who felt my sons tummy - but he did not want me to speak to him (as he felt my 14 year old son was old enough to talk for himself) so I don t feel he got the whole picture. My son is eating ok and seems well in himself again. But his eyes are still more yellow. kind regards Mrs kempton | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.... I understand your concern. By what you say I feel that your son should be evaluated for viral hepatitis, which goes on like a chronic active hepatitis I suggest you consult your sons pediatrician or a pediatric gastroenterologist regarding this. He needs to be worked up for heat tropic viral diseases and also autoimmune hepatitis keeping his age in mind. I suggest you also not to neglect this as you are saying that the white portion of his eyeballs are yellower than normal. Regards - |
I am a 25 yr old male. I have asthma . And when I travel, because of the exposure to cold and change it climate, it triggers more of it. I have to sometimes use Asthalin inhaler 10 -15 times a day. My doctor had suggested Deriphyllin 150 retard, but it has been causing me headaches after regular initial usage. Is it normal ? Is inhaling that many times normal ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | IF YOU GO TO ALLERGIST THE POSITION IS DIFFERENCETHESE ARE IF TREATED ACCORDING TO ALLERGY WE ADVISE TO GET ALLERGY TEST DONE GET BLOOD SERUM TEST FOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR FOOD MILK, WHEAT,RICE, CHANA, EGGAND DUST AND COMMON POLLEN AND DO SLIT FOR CUREMEANTIME STOP ALL MILK AND DIARY PRODUCTSSTART TAB SINGULAR 10 MGM STAB ALLEGRA 120 MGM ODS YP VENTOLIN 1/2 SF APPLY NEWSPRINT H EYE OINTMENT IN NOSE TWICE A DAY SEA WATER IN FORM OF 2 Chat Doctor. |