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I am 47 years on BP medication for 6 months - amlopres-AT (two times a day). Now my BP is low or 110/70 the local doctors advised to take only one tab in the morning and skip the night dose. I am living in Sudan and my family doctor is in chennai India. What should I do now ?
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Hines you are symptomatic blood pressure systolic above 100 mm of Hg is perfectly normal, so if dizziness or Abraham is not there you can keep on taking medicine twice daily, however if you feel dizzy or any other symptom you can take the medicine once daily and monitor the blood pressure every 5th day, to title the doses
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### Question: I am 47 years on BP medication for 6 months - amlopres-AT (two times a day). Now my BP is low or 110/70 the local doctors advised to take only one tab in the morning and skip the night dose. I am living in Sudan and my family doctor is in chennai India. What should I do now ?
### Answer: Hines you are symptomatic blood pressure systolic above 100 mm of Hg is perfectly normal, so if dizziness or Abraham is not there you can keep on taking medicine twice daily, however if you feel dizzy or any other symptom you can take the medicine once daily and monitor the blood pressure every 5th day, to title the doses
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I got my wisdom teeth removed about 2 weeks ago, but I dont know if this plays a role in my issue. I bit my cheek really hard about 3 days ago, and I have been moving my jaw around more often than usual. Today the inside of my cheek is really swollen and it kind of hurts and I cant chew food on that side.
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Hello, Thanks for your query. Your cheeks get puffy and swollen after your wisdom teeth are removed because your body is going through a process that will help heal the damaged tissue. Getting your wisdom teeth taken out can be a traumatic experience for your body. It responds by trying to heal the extraction site as quickly as possible. Inflammation and swelling helps this healing occur. It is important to know that the swelling is a normal, healthy response that your body is mounting due to the trauma from the extractions. The puffiness and swelling will start to decrease approximately three to four days after the wisdom teeth extraction and should completely subside about one week after the extractions. Heat applied on the third day after surgery can help reduce cheek swelling. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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### Question: I got my wisdom teeth removed about 2 weeks ago, but I dont know if this plays a role in my issue. I bit my cheek really hard about 3 days ago, and I have been moving my jaw around more often than usual. Today the inside of my cheek is really swollen and it kind of hurts and I cant chew food on that side.
### Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Your cheeks get puffy and swollen after your wisdom teeth are removed because your body is going through a process that will help heal the damaged tissue. Getting your wisdom teeth taken out can be a traumatic experience for your body. It responds by trying to heal the extraction site as quickly as possible. Inflammation and swelling helps this healing occur. It is important to know that the swelling is a normal, healthy response that your body is mounting due to the trauma from the extractions. The puffiness and swelling will start to decrease approximately three to four days after the wisdom teeth extraction and should completely subside about one week after the extractions. Heat applied on the third day after surgery can help reduce cheek swelling. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Hello doctor, My mother is 88 years old. She had a very tough life all along. She didn t get along with my dad who neglected her pretty much and didn t take care of her. My mother being a middle school teacher raised us independent and strong. Now both parents are living with my sister who takes care of them. My mother is a very frail health. SHe hardly can walk. But she is so angry and impatient with everyone in the home, always shouting at my father, cursing him, complaining about him. She also can not stand when my sister and her husband go out for fun or any get together. Its so painful to watch her in this condition She takes Nexito and Admenta these days. Is there any prescription medication that can help her to be positive, clam and tension free. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
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Hi dear, at this age anger and disappointment is treated with medicine but first it is necessary to know underlying cause. What kind of insecurity or thoughts she has and why she behaves like that. For proper diagnosis detail history and mental status examination is must. What about her memory?at this age brain atrophy occurs and so such behavior problems also rise, and so we need to differentiate such condition from depression. There are many medications now an available to calm like pride HY Chat Doctor. Consult psychiatrist and discuss. Thank you
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### Question: Hello doctor, My mother is 88 years old. She had a very tough life all along. She didn t get along with my dad who neglected her pretty much and didn t take care of her. My mother being a middle school teacher raised us independent and strong. Now both parents are living with my sister who takes care of them. My mother is a very frail health. SHe hardly can walk. But she is so angry and impatient with everyone in the home, always shouting at my father, cursing him, complaining about him. She also can not stand when my sister and her husband go out for fun or any get together. Its so painful to watch her in this condition She takes Nexito and Admenta these days. Is there any prescription medication that can help her to be positive, clam and tension free. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
### Answer: Hi dear, at this age anger and disappointment is treated with medicine but first it is necessary to know underlying cause. What kind of insecurity or thoughts she has and why she behaves like that. For proper diagnosis detail history and mental status examination is must. What about her memory?at this age brain atrophy occurs and so such behavior problems also rise, and so we need to differentiate such condition from depression. There are many medications now an available to calm like pride HY Chat Doctor. Consult psychiatrist and discuss. Thank you
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I have a tooth that is broke in half. I am having severe pain especially when i try to chew. The least little pressure sends waves of pain through out my jaw. Now iam starting to get headaches and light headedness. Iam really worried about this. My dentist cant see me till wednsday. What should I do?
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Hellooo....read through your query...u can take painkiller(diclofenac).till u meet the dentist and try to not touch that area ....u cant remove that broken piece by ourself...use warm salt water gargle too...I can help u...don't worry...meet dentist on Wednesday he will relieve your pain properly.hope your benefitted something with this reply...have a healthy day!!!
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### Question: I have a tooth that is broke in half. I am having severe pain especially when i try to chew. The least little pressure sends waves of pain through out my jaw. Now iam starting to get headaches and light headedness. Iam really worried about this. My dentist cant see me till wednsday. What should I do?
### Answer: Hellooo....read through your query...u can take painkiller(diclofenac).till u meet the dentist and try to not touch that area ....u cant remove that broken piece by ourself...use warm salt water gargle too...I can help u...don't worry...meet dentist on Wednesday he will relieve your pain properly.hope your benefitted something with this reply...have a healthy day!!!
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am on the yasminelle contraceptive pill, now on my fourth month. About a month ago and again this week I have woken up with severe abdominal pain in upper, centre of abdomin. I do belch regurlarly too. Could this be anything to do with the pill?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. No, it doesn't look like its because of the pills you are talking.2. There are quite a number of reasons for the abdominal pain - renal stones / bowel problems / pancreatic causes / stomach a go on.3. So get an appointment and let your doctor examine where exactly the pain and if needed doctor may indicate an ultrasound abdomen pelvis, which will rule out many causes and helps in narrowing the diagnosis.4. Belching i don't think it will cause similar symptoms,5. Hope it helps you. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.
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### Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am on the yasminelle contraceptive pill, now on my fourth month. About a month ago and again this week I have woken up with severe abdominal pain in upper, centre of abdomin. I do belch regurlarly too. Could this be anything to do with the pill?
### Answer: Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. No, it doesn't look like its because of the pills you are talking.2. There are quite a number of reasons for the abdominal pain - renal stones / bowel problems / pancreatic causes / stomach a go on.3. So get an appointment and let your doctor examine where exactly the pain and if needed doctor may indicate an ultrasound abdomen pelvis, which will rule out many causes and helps in narrowing the diagnosis.4. Belching i don't think it will cause similar symptoms,5. Hope it helps you. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.
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hello my right side hurts bad its not abdomen area its up more and it hurts so much more to lay down or take deep breaths but its the third day Ive had it and this time the pain kept me awake i dont have insurance until next week btu i want to go now it hurts.
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor. A pain of the intensity you have described on the right side upper abdomen and under the ribs could be due some pathological process in the hepatobiliary system. If I were your doctor, after a clinical examination I would advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out a gallstone cholecystitis, or an inflammation in the liver. Further management would depend on the clinical findings, and reports of the investigations. As your pain is high in intensity, I would suggest you to go the ER of the nearest hospital to get assessed and proper immediate management of your pain. Any elective procedure could be done after you get through your insurance papers and depends on your doctors' advice as well. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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### Question: hello my right side hurts bad its not abdomen area its up more and it hurts so much more to lay down or take deep breaths but its the third day Ive had it and this time the pain kept me awake i dont have insurance until next week btu i want to go now it hurts.
### Answer: Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor. A pain of the intensity you have described on the right side upper abdomen and under the ribs could be due some pathological process in the hepatobiliary system. If I were your doctor, after a clinical examination I would advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out a gallstone cholecystitis, or an inflammation in the liver. Further management would depend on the clinical findings, and reports of the investigations. As your pain is high in intensity, I would suggest you to go the ER of the nearest hospital to get assessed and proper immediate management of your pain. Any elective procedure could be done after you get through your insurance papers and depends on your doctors' advice as well. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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i last had sex about 2 weeks ago and i am due for my next period in 10 days, so have not yet taken a pregnancy test, but i feel like strange and baby-like maybe going on in my stomach, so i was wondering if there are any sort of natural ways which i could ensure that no foetus continues to develop?
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Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. If you have regular 28-30 day cycles, you had the intercourse during your safe or non-ovulation period. Hence, your chances of conception are nil. There is no need to do anything to avoid conception. You can safely wait for your next natural period. Please do not stress since stress and anxiety can alter the menstrual cycles by disrupting the hormone milieu. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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### Question: i last had sex about 2 weeks ago and i am due for my next period in 10 days, so have not yet taken a pregnancy test, but i feel like strange and baby-like maybe going on in my stomach, so i was wondering if there are any sort of natural ways which i could ensure that no foetus continues to develop?
### Answer: Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. If you have regular 28-30 day cycles, you had the intercourse during your safe or non-ovulation period. Hence, your chances of conception are nil. There is no need to do anything to avoid conception. You can safely wait for your next natural period. Please do not stress since stress and anxiety can alter the menstrual cycles by disrupting the hormone milieu. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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I went for a semen analysis and these were the results: Progressive - 13%, Non-progressive - 4%, Total Motile - 17%, Volume - 3.9ml, Sperm Count - 66 million. We have been trying to have a baby for several years now. I am 44 years old, quit smoking 10 years ago and rarely drinks. I recently discovered that I have high Glucose content. Thank you for your assistance. Joe
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Your semen analysis is almost normal except that motility is low. It may be due to some problems inside testes or the sperm conducting passage. You need to confirm your blood glucose level first. Then depending on the fertility factors of your wife. We can plan further therapy.
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### Question: I went for a semen analysis and these were the results: Progressive - 13%, Non-progressive - 4%, Total Motile - 17%, Volume - 3.9ml, Sperm Count - 66 million. We have been trying to have a baby for several years now. I am 44 years old, quit smoking 10 years ago and rarely drinks. I recently discovered that I have high Glucose content. Thank you for your assistance. Joe
### Answer: Your semen analysis is almost normal except that motility is low. It may be due to some problems inside testes or the sperm conducting passage. You need to confirm your blood glucose level first. Then depending on the fertility factors of your wife. We can plan further therapy.
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My daughter is 22 years old. She was fine until august, 2012, she was admitted into the hospital for a virus. She was dehydrated and blood pressure dropped very low. She was overloaded with fluid and had to be transferred to a bigger hospital. She has had tremendous amount of pain in legs, wrists, complains now of headeaches and memory loss. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia but now her reumotologist is testing for lupus. Could this have occurred from fluid overload or do you think it was already in her system
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Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Fluid overload can cause symptoms such as swelling in the arms, legs, abdomen. It can also result in the accumulation of fluid in the lungs which would cause shortness of breath. Fluid overload would not cause fibromyalgia or contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Blood tests would be able to determine if lupus, RA or any of the other autoimmune diseases is contributing to her symptoms. I hope this helps
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### Question: My daughter is 22 years old. She was fine until august, 2012, she was admitted into the hospital for a virus. She was dehydrated and blood pressure dropped very low. She was overloaded with fluid and had to be transferred to a bigger hospital. She has had tremendous amount of pain in legs, wrists, complains now of headeaches and memory loss. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia but now her reumotologist is testing for lupus. Could this have occurred from fluid overload or do you think it was already in her system
### Answer: Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Fluid overload can cause symptoms such as swelling in the arms, legs, abdomen. It can also result in the accumulation of fluid in the lungs which would cause shortness of breath. Fluid overload would not cause fibromyalgia or contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Blood tests would be able to determine if lupus, RA or any of the other autoimmune diseases is contributing to her symptoms. I hope this helps
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I have surgical staples left in the chest and side from breast cancer surgery. These things have bothered me ever since. Every time I ask a doctor for help in getting these removed, they look at me like I m crazy. I have so much discomfort right now in my upper left chest area that I am concerned. I know that these staples can work through the mass and skin. It happened to my grandmother. I live close to the Cleveland Clinic but I cannot even get a surgeon to reply to my phone calls. Do you have any suggestions for me? thank you
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I recommend you to meet the same physician and get yourself checked. Sometimes staples shouldn't KE kept for longer until the surgeon feels for the wound healing. Hope you meet your physician soon and get yourself assessed in person.
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### Question: I have surgical staples left in the chest and side from breast cancer surgery. These things have bothered me ever since. Every time I ask a doctor for help in getting these removed, they look at me like I m crazy. I have so much discomfort right now in my upper left chest area that I am concerned. I know that these staples can work through the mass and skin. It happened to my grandmother. I live close to the Cleveland Clinic but I cannot even get a surgeon to reply to my phone calls. Do you have any suggestions for me? thank you
### Answer: I recommend you to meet the same physician and get yourself checked. Sometimes staples shouldn't KE kept for longer until the surgeon feels for the wound healing. Hope you meet your physician soon and get yourself assessed in person.
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Abdominal Pain my stomach hurts a lot and I ve had diarrhea for the past 2 weeks hair and it really hurts after I go to the bathroom my stomach am I go to the bathroom also I ve had paid left side and it s not the appendix so I don t know what it is. I just know I have had a lump right by my stomach on the left side under the skin and the doctor said not to worry about it unless it get big or starts to hurt. and now I m having pain breathing and my left side abdominal hurt and so does my lower. it also grumbles a lot. I refuse to eat. and I can barley breath.
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HI. The history and findings by you are definitely suggestive of a lump in the left colon. You need an admission Colonoscopy to see and get the biopsy done. This can be a mass. You need a CT evaluation too and further management.
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### Question: Abdominal Pain my stomach hurts a lot and I ve had diarrhea for the past 2 weeks hair and it really hurts after I go to the bathroom my stomach am I go to the bathroom also I ve had paid left side and it s not the appendix so I don t know what it is. I just know I have had a lump right by my stomach on the left side under the skin and the doctor said not to worry about it unless it get big or starts to hurt. and now I m having pain breathing and my left side abdominal hurt and so does my lower. it also grumbles a lot. I refuse to eat. and I can barley breath.
### Answer: HI. The history and findings by you are definitely suggestive of a lump in the left colon. You need an admission Colonoscopy to see and get the biopsy done. This can be a mass. You need a CT evaluation too and further management.
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i was with a man for ten monyhs and just found out he was smoking crack,we had sex and his scrudom was red and dry and wrinkley hard crusty,he said it was from sweeting.does this sound right,of course i am not with him but really grossed out please help
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HelloLooking at your description this could be related to chronic infection, occupational exposure or may be caused by hyperkeratosis would like more information to guide you better His age and any relevant medical historian history of rashes or discharge from penis? Since you are not with him so need not worry. To be on safer side I would advise you to consult your doctor for a battery of tests to rule out any STI like urine culture and V Chat Doctor.
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### Question: i was with a man for ten monyhs and just found out he was smoking crack,we had sex and his scrudom was red and dry and wrinkley hard crusty,he said it was from sweeting.does this sound right,of course i am not with him but really grossed out please help
### Answer: HelloLooking at your description this could be related to chronic infection, occupational exposure or may be caused by hyperkeratosis would like more information to guide you better His age and any relevant medical historian history of rashes or discharge from penis? Since you are not with him so need not worry. To be on safer side I would advise you to consult your doctor for a battery of tests to rule out any STI like urine culture and V Chat Doctor.
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hi my blood test shows typhi "o"1:640 and typhi "h" 1:40..sometimes fever occurs 99.5..i lost 12 kg weight ,suffering from high pulse rate low bp,nausia ,and red spots ,rashes on my chest,spots are very small,i even cant go outside from my home because of low bp.......these sympotms are from last 1year ,but since my childhood i got infected by typhoid 4 to 5 times now my age is 26 years ...please suggest me is it typhoid or not
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Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Your tidal tier is suggestive of typhoid fever. You should take complete course of antibiotic treatment as per your consulting physician as tier of your tidal is very high.repeat the tidal after 15 days a decrease in title with clinical improvement will suggest recovery .hope I solve your query. Best wishes for your good health. Regards, Chat Doctor.
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### Question: hi my blood test shows typhi "o"1:640 and typhi "h" 1:40..sometimes fever occurs 99.5..i lost 12 kg weight ,suffering from high pulse rate low bp,nausia ,and red spots ,rashes on my chest,spots are very small,i even cant go outside from my home because of low bp.......these sympotms are from last 1year ,but since my childhood i got infected by typhoid 4 to 5 times now my age is 26 years ...please suggest me is it typhoid or not
### Answer: Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Your tidal tier is suggestive of typhoid fever. You should take complete course of antibiotic treatment as per your consulting physician as tier of your tidal is very high.repeat the tidal after 15 days a decrease in title with clinical improvement will suggest recovery .hope I solve your query. Best wishes for your good health. Regards, Chat Doctor.
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Hi, my daughter had minor surgery on the underside of her foot 5 months ago that still has not healed. The cut is over 2 cms long, uninfected and the sides have remained apart for this time. She has been offered further surgery under a general anaesthetic but really does not want to go down this route after being told there is no guarentee that this will work either. She is fourteen, has been using crutches for this time and not been enjoying life. Her consultant just says come back in 6 weeks when we visit and suggested I take away a crutch, leaving her in agony when she puts weight on the wound. Please can I have any advice?
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GreetingsWelcome to Chat Doctor. Wound remaining open for 5 months is a very long time indeed and I completely understand how much pain you daughter much be feeling. Well here it is important to know here what surgery was done initially so that the underlying problem can be identified which could be causing the wound to remain open. Secondly to really find out if the wound is uninfected you will have to visit you doctor because infected would doesn't necessarily mean lots of pus. As far as the advice of you doctor is concerned to undergo a surgery, I say it would be a wise decision because no matter what medication your daughter takes or how clean you keep the wound, the wound will not heal if the ends of the wound have not been approximated. This will quickly start the healing process with very good antibiotics with broad spectrum coverage. She might be reluctant, but if you counsel her that surgical intervention again has good chances of healing your wound, I am sure she will be ready. After all It's going to be under general anesthesia and she wouldn't feel a thing. I hope the answer was helpful. In case you have any further questions feel free to contact in writing. Regards. Chat Doctor.
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### Question: Hi, my daughter had minor surgery on the underside of her foot 5 months ago that still has not healed. The cut is over 2 cms long, uninfected and the sides have remained apart for this time. She has been offered further surgery under a general anaesthetic but really does not want to go down this route after being told there is no guarentee that this will work either. She is fourteen, has been using crutches for this time and not been enjoying life. Her consultant just says come back in 6 weeks when we visit and suggested I take away a crutch, leaving her in agony when she puts weight on the wound. Please can I have any advice?
### Answer: GreetingsWelcome to Chat Doctor. Wound remaining open for 5 months is a very long time indeed and I completely understand how much pain you daughter much be feeling. Well here it is important to know here what surgery was done initially so that the underlying problem can be identified which could be causing the wound to remain open. Secondly to really find out if the wound is uninfected you will have to visit you doctor because infected would doesn't necessarily mean lots of pus. As far as the advice of you doctor is concerned to undergo a surgery, I say it would be a wise decision because no matter what medication your daughter takes or how clean you keep the wound, the wound will not heal if the ends of the wound have not been approximated. This will quickly start the healing process with very good antibiotics with broad spectrum coverage. She might be reluctant, but if you counsel her that surgical intervention again has good chances of healing your wound, I am sure she will be ready. After all It's going to be under general anesthesia and she wouldn't feel a thing. I hope the answer was helpful. In case you have any further questions feel free to contact in writing. Regards. Chat Doctor.
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A friend is experiencing arrhythmia and is scheduled for an EP study to determine whether she needs another ablation. The left ventricle is the source of the arrhythmia. What kind of study is an EP? I dont have enough firsthand INFORMATION TO GO FURTHER. tHANKS-
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Hello, Yes, an electrophysiologist study was done for arrhythmia. In this study, local anesthesia is given, and the catheter is inserted. The electrical conduction is studied on the computer. Palpitation is induced, and the patient is asked for where is the pain. If the arrhythmia is found then they will do an ablation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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### Question: A friend is experiencing arrhythmia and is scheduled for an EP study to determine whether she needs another ablation. The left ventricle is the source of the arrhythmia. What kind of study is an EP? I dont have enough firsthand INFORMATION TO GO FURTHER. tHANKS-
### Answer: Hello, Yes, an electrophysiologist study was done for arrhythmia. In this study, local anesthesia is given, and the catheter is inserted. The electrical conduction is studied on the computer. Palpitation is induced, and the patient is asked for where is the pain. If the arrhythmia is found then they will do an ablation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Can you help me please.I have very big problem with my teeths,I didnt treat them right from my early ages.They are in a mess now. I was reading about dental implants so I am about to explore more about it. If you can tell me something what can help me to decide. Is it good or bad? How long the implants can last.I am 20 years old and my bad teeths make me feel so uncomfortable to be in my skin,I really want new teeth so I can have always a big smile and confidence. Also I would like to know does the implant look naturaly? And how much would it cost ,I would like a total treatment ?
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your query in case if you have bad/ decayed teeth then treatment is decided depending upon the severity of decays as well as whether there is need to extract the teeth to place the implants or the teeth can be conserved with treatment. As far as implants are concerned, yes they are among the best treatments in case if you lose your teeth and looks more natural as compared to other fixed treatments like bridges and crowns. The charges depend upon the type of implants as well as the region where you are put up. It is however in a range between about 10,000 to about 15,000. In case if you do not have any medical conditions or bone elated problems, implants tend to last for long durations of about fifteen to twenty years. My suggest for you would be to consult a dentist and get evaluated and if you have multiple decayed teeth get a full mouth x-ray done. Once the x-ray is done you will be advised appropriate treatments, and it will be better to get your natural teeth conserved with treatments like root canal treatment. In case if any of the tooth needs extraction, then considering your age it will be best to go for implant placement. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.
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### Question: Can you help me please.I have very big problem with my teeths,I didnt treat them right from my early ages.They are in a mess now. I was reading about dental implants so I am about to explore more about it. If you can tell me something what can help me to decide. Is it good or bad? How long the implants can last.I am 20 years old and my bad teeths make me feel so uncomfortable to be in my skin,I really want new teeth so I can have always a big smile and confidence. Also I would like to know does the implant look naturaly? And how much would it cost ,I would like a total treatment ?
### Answer: Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your query in case if you have bad/ decayed teeth then treatment is decided depending upon the severity of decays as well as whether there is need to extract the teeth to place the implants or the teeth can be conserved with treatment. As far as implants are concerned, yes they are among the best treatments in case if you lose your teeth and looks more natural as compared to other fixed treatments like bridges and crowns. The charges depend upon the type of implants as well as the region where you are put up. It is however in a range between about 10,000 to about 15,000. In case if you do not have any medical conditions or bone elated problems, implants tend to last for long durations of about fifteen to twenty years. My suggest for you would be to consult a dentist and get evaluated and if you have multiple decayed teeth get a full mouth x-ray done. Once the x-ray is done you will be advised appropriate treatments, and it will be better to get your natural teeth conserved with treatments like root canal treatment. In case if any of the tooth needs extraction, then considering your age it will be best to go for implant placement. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.
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Hi, My name is Neha and i had 2 miscarriages in last 6 months and both are on 7-8 week. baby s heartbeat is only for one day after that baby died. after my second case doctor done some test on baby s cell after abortion and the result is Partial Moler Pregnancy... my ChatDoctor level is 2.7 now. and my last miscarriage was on 24 july 2010..please guide me about moler pregnancy
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A molar pregnancy is when the placenta starts growing in an abnormal fashioning the uterine cavity. It grows at a much faster rate in a tumor like fashion.
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### Question: Hi, My name is Neha and i had 2 miscarriages in last 6 months and both are on 7-8 week. baby s heartbeat is only for one day after that baby died. after my second case doctor done some test on baby s cell after abortion and the result is Partial Moler Pregnancy... my ChatDoctor level is 2.7 now. and my last miscarriage was on 24 july 2010..please guide me about moler pregnancy
### Answer: A molar pregnancy is when the placenta starts growing in an abnormal fashioning the uterine cavity. It grows at a much faster rate in a tumor like fashion.
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hi I am trying to get pregnant and I was prescribed provera for ten days my cycle came on and the ten days are up. Me and my husband have not used a condem since then. My question is how long would it take to get pregnant after getting off of provera ?
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Hi, Provera contain progesterone and use in person who have luteal phase abnormality. Treatment response is variable. You can use it for 4-6 months, but make sure that ovulation and ovarian follicle study is normal. It will make uterine environment favorable for implantation and support pregnancy. You can start folic acid tablet also. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards,
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### Question: hi I am trying to get pregnant and I was prescribed provera for ten days my cycle came on and the ten days are up. Me and my husband have not used a condem since then. My question is how long would it take to get pregnant after getting off of provera ?
### Answer: Hi, Provera contain progesterone and use in person who have luteal phase abnormality. Treatment response is variable. You can use it for 4-6 months, but make sure that ovulation and ovarian follicle study is normal. It will make uterine environment favorable for implantation and support pregnancy. You can start folic acid tablet also. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards,
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My son 11 years old, he is intelligent but he is very much absent minded & very slow in writing. He suffers always due to headache, bellyache & cold, if you kindly suggest anything to get rid off or improvement. Pls suggest for any consultant at Siliguri with name & contact no.
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Hello, But I would recommend that he gets an ophthalmological examination to exclude errors of refraction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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### Question: My son 11 years old, he is intelligent but he is very much absent minded & very slow in writing. He suffers always due to headache, bellyache & cold, if you kindly suggest anything to get rid off or improvement. Pls suggest for any consultant at Siliguri with name & contact no.
### Answer: Hello, But I would recommend that he gets an ophthalmological examination to exclude errors of refraction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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my baby is suffering from cold and she has continuous running nose since today morning. Can i administer her Coriminic drops and what should be the dosage. Also, she is 1.5 yrs of age and since her canines have started coming, she has stopped eating. It has been more than a month. I have been told by doctors that it is due to teething, but despite of having good appetite, she has stopped taking any solid food and she just chews and take out the food from her mouth. Pls advise
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that your daughter is suffering from viral infection/upper respiratory tract infection and cold and runny nose is due to it. As far as Criminal Chat Doctor. . You can also put saline nasal
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### Question: my baby is suffering from cold and she has continuous running nose since today morning. Can i administer her Coriminic drops and what should be the dosage. Also, she is 1.5 yrs of age and since her canines have started coming, she has stopped eating. It has been more than a month. I have been told by doctors that it is due to teething, but despite of having good appetite, she has stopped taking any solid food and she just chews and take out the food from her mouth. Pls advise
### Answer: Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that your daughter is suffering from viral infection/upper respiratory tract infection and cold and runny nose is due to it. As far as Criminal Chat Doctor. . You can also put saline nasal
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I have PCOS, i was taking Ovafar tablet from 3rd day of my period to 7th day. Each day a tablet.I did home pregnancy test positive. Consulted doctor she also confirmed that i have conceived.She gave me Ecospirin 75, stero-p 200 , Folygel to be taken. I was followed and taken same. But within a week i was bleeding, then my doctor prescribed TRAPIC to stop bleeding. But bleeding didnt stopped. It was increasing. Finally i got miscarriage. even i was in full rest. I didnt travel any where. kindly suggest the reason behind this why i got miscarriage ?
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Hi, I have gone through your query & understood the concern. POD is a problem in development & maturity of Graffias follicle to form an Ovum. You had taken Ova far. Which stimulated maturity of ovum. & its release from ovary. You conceived , the test was +ve, but ultimately it was aborted. Actually you were given proper treatment for maintenance of pregnancy. Still it happened. I seem to be a blighted ovum, where fertilization takes place.but embryo is not formed because it's just a chemical pregnancy which can not grow in fetus, & gets aborted.& this can happen with any pregnancy It need not repeat.& POD is not supposed to be its cause. Thanks.
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### Question: I have PCOS, i was taking Ovafar tablet from 3rd day of my period to 7th day. Each day a tablet.I did home pregnancy test positive. Consulted doctor she also confirmed that i have conceived.She gave me Ecospirin 75, stero-p 200 , Folygel to be taken. I was followed and taken same. But within a week i was bleeding, then my doctor prescribed TRAPIC to stop bleeding. But bleeding didnt stopped. It was increasing. Finally i got miscarriage. even i was in full rest. I didnt travel any where. kindly suggest the reason behind this why i got miscarriage ?
### Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query & understood the concern. POD is a problem in development & maturity of Graffias follicle to form an Ovum. You had taken Ova far. Which stimulated maturity of ovum. & its release from ovary. You conceived , the test was +ve, but ultimately it was aborted. Actually you were given proper treatment for maintenance of pregnancy. Still it happened. I seem to be a blighted ovum, where fertilization takes place.but embryo is not formed because it's just a chemical pregnancy which can not grow in fetus, & gets aborted.& this can happen with any pregnancy It need not repeat.& POD is not supposed to be its cause. Thanks.
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My husband is complaining of pain in his groin area, like its pulling his penis inside of his body. He has issues getting an erection, and if he does its not fully erect or last long. I ve noticed that his penis is even shortening, and the gerth isn t there anymore. Can you please let me know what I need to do to help my husband.
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Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short: His pain due to some other reason may be the cause for erectile dysfunctionExplanation: If there is any pain/infection nearby, he can have difficulty in getting and maintaining erection. So, please take him to a doctor for examination of the same. Good luck.
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### Question: My husband is complaining of pain in his groin area, like its pulling his penis inside of his body. He has issues getting an erection, and if he does its not fully erect or last long. I ve noticed that his penis is even shortening, and the gerth isn t there anymore. Can you please let me know what I need to do to help my husband.
### Answer: Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short: His pain due to some other reason may be the cause for erectile dysfunctionExplanation: If there is any pain/infection nearby, he can have difficulty in getting and maintaining erection. So, please take him to a doctor for examination of the same. Good luck.
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Hi Dr Charles, last 3 weeks back all of a sudden my bowel movement was distracted , first day i had very loose stools , second day bleeding with loose stools , after that couple of days stools with white mucus , after that 2 days i had sudden pain occuring and urge to go to washroom unfortunately i couldnt pass the stools , felt something is blocking it. pain was suuden occuring and would subside in few minutes, after 10 days i visited GP and she gave me bacterial tablets also digestion tablets , she also prescribed complete blood lipid profile , stools and urine. Reports were normal other than fatty liver . now im back to normal , still feel sometimes digestive system has changed a lot . it takes times for me to digest now. Also i have blood pressure 50 /90 now. i never had blood pressure before . what can be the cause Doctor for all these things happened in my life..
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Hi. The blood pressure you have mentioned can be gastroenteritis you had. It seems not yet fully recovered. Fatty liver do not cause this problem. With the time, Blood pressure would be normal again. Please continue the medicine full course. Digestion would also improve with Medicines. Always complete the course. You can start Electoral (ORS), coconut water. Healthy home-made food.
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### Question: Hi Dr Charles, last 3 weeks back all of a sudden my bowel movement was distracted , first day i had very loose stools , second day bleeding with loose stools , after that couple of days stools with white mucus , after that 2 days i had sudden pain occuring and urge to go to washroom unfortunately i couldnt pass the stools , felt something is blocking it. pain was suuden occuring and would subside in few minutes, after 10 days i visited GP and she gave me bacterial tablets also digestion tablets , she also prescribed complete blood lipid profile , stools and urine. Reports were normal other than fatty liver . now im back to normal , still feel sometimes digestive system has changed a lot . it takes times for me to digest now. Also i have blood pressure 50 /90 now. i never had blood pressure before . what can be the cause Doctor for all these things happened in my life..
### Answer: Hi. The blood pressure you have mentioned can be gastroenteritis you had. It seems not yet fully recovered. Fatty liver do not cause this problem. With the time, Blood pressure would be normal again. Please continue the medicine full course. Digestion would also improve with Medicines. Always complete the course. You can start Electoral (ORS), coconut water. Healthy home-made food.
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i hav a 11 yrs old daughter who got disabled at the time of birth due to cord rounded around her neck. her survival was not complete and now she is a special child. she is completely bed ridden and dependent on liquid or mashed diet. she is bed ridden can not hold her neck and also feels fits. she passes stool after 6-7 days. she is on medicines like revotril drops, tab topamax.kindly suggest balanced diet for her particularly to keep her fresh and avoid constipation
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Hello dear! I can understand your concern as I am a mother too. It feels heartbroken to see your child in misery. I would advise you to make a diet chart based on her caloric requirement according to her current weight and considering the ideal weight at this age. Suppose at this age, she should have a weight of at least 35 kg, which I am sure she wont be. So you should start with LEAST 60% of the required calories of this weight that is 1800 calories (60% would be around 1000 calories)I am making a sample of diet chart which you can give to her and gradually increasing calories. Starting from 8 am give her whole egg in the form of a purée made with poring egg in about 5 ounces of boiled milk and gradually stirring with a whisk.it will be like a custard. Add in 2 teaspoons of sugar and a Chat Doctor. At 10 am you can give chicken stock made with about a 100 gm of chicken in water with selected spices like black pepper or paprika and salt, whichever she likes.it will provide around 150 calories save the meat of chicken and blend it with a cup of wheat cereal with a little stock if remaining)it will provide around 250 calories. At 12 noon you can give about a cup of rice pudding made with 4-5 ounces of boiled rice and 8-10 ounces of milk with added sugar if she likes and a cardamom to enhance the flavor. It will provide around 200-250 calories.at 2 pm you can give her mashed veggies like a mashed potato medium-sized.you can also grill with butter and sprinkle some salt and then mesh it with chicken stock or milk or anything you like. It will provide around 150 calories and with added butter and stock around 250-300 calories. At 4 pm repeat the wheat and chicken stock (wheat cereal/oatmeal is high in fiber to avoid constipation). At 6 pm give her banana shake.2 bananas in 5-6 ounces of milk, it will provide around 200 calories. At 8 pm give her lentil soup (about 100 grams) with selected spices. It will provide around 250 calories in almost a cup of 5-6 ounces. At 10 pm repeat rice pudding At 12 midnight give her warm milk about 5-6 ounces with a tablespoon of olive oil. It will enhance the calories and relieve constipation. Hope it will help. You can always make variations in the diet with the choice of ingredients. Wishing your child good health :-)
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### Question: i hav a 11 yrs old daughter who got disabled at the time of birth due to cord rounded around her neck. her survival was not complete and now she is a special child. she is completely bed ridden and dependent on liquid or mashed diet. she is bed ridden can not hold her neck and also feels fits. she passes stool after 6-7 days. she is on medicines like revotril drops, tab topamax.kindly suggest balanced diet for her particularly to keep her fresh and avoid constipation
### Answer: Hello dear! I can understand your concern as I am a mother too. It feels heartbroken to see your child in misery. I would advise you to make a diet chart based on her caloric requirement according to her current weight and considering the ideal weight at this age. Suppose at this age, she should have a weight of at least 35 kg, which I am sure she wont be. So you should start with LEAST 60% of the required calories of this weight that is 1800 calories (60% would be around 1000 calories)I am making a sample of diet chart which you can give to her and gradually increasing calories. Starting from 8 am give her whole egg in the form of a purée made with poring egg in about 5 ounces of boiled milk and gradually stirring with a whisk.it will be like a custard. Add in 2 teaspoons of sugar and a Chat Doctor. At 10 am you can give chicken stock made with about a 100 gm of chicken in water with selected spices like black pepper or paprika and salt, whichever she likes.it will provide around 150 calories save the meat of chicken and blend it with a cup of wheat cereal with a little stock if remaining)it will provide around 250 calories. At 12 noon you can give about a cup of rice pudding made with 4-5 ounces of boiled rice and 8-10 ounces of milk with added sugar if she likes and a cardamom to enhance the flavor. It will provide around 200-250 calories.at 2 pm you can give her mashed veggies like a mashed potato medium-sized.you can also grill with butter and sprinkle some salt and then mesh it with chicken stock or milk or anything you like. It will provide around 150 calories and with added butter and stock around 250-300 calories. At 4 pm repeat the wheat and chicken stock (wheat cereal/oatmeal is high in fiber to avoid constipation). At 6 pm give her banana shake.2 bananas in 5-6 ounces of milk, it will provide around 200 calories. At 8 pm give her lentil soup (about 100 grams) with selected spices. It will provide around 250 calories in almost a cup of 5-6 ounces. At 10 pm repeat rice pudding At 12 midnight give her warm milk about 5-6 ounces with a tablespoon of olive oil. It will enhance the calories and relieve constipation. Hope it will help. You can always make variations in the diet with the choice of ingredients. Wishing your child good health :-)
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Hello, my son (aged 8 years) has had a nagging cough (mostly dry) over the past 4 days. He has fever on Saturday and our GP prescribed him a course of antibiotics - amoxycillin. He is still having cough and we believe this is due to pollen allergy. Can I give him some Piriton although he is still on antibiotics (for the next 3 days). Thanks
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Hi, He might be having viral infection or mixed with bacterial infection as well. Continue with antibiotic medicine as it takes some time to give symptomatic relief. You can give Portion syrup with antibiotic medicine as well. Ok and take care.
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### Question: Hello, my son (aged 8 years) has had a nagging cough (mostly dry) over the past 4 days. He has fever on Saturday and our GP prescribed him a course of antibiotics - amoxycillin. He is still having cough and we believe this is due to pollen allergy. Can I give him some Piriton although he is still on antibiotics (for the next 3 days). Thanks
### Answer: Hi, He might be having viral infection or mixed with bacterial infection as well. Continue with antibiotic medicine as it takes some time to give symptomatic relief. You can give Portion syrup with antibiotic medicine as well. Ok and take care.
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my father is having hicups, and burps since the last 2and half days . We showed him to our GP in India , who has given him an injection and has also done a chest xray. The reports show that his left lung/diaphgram is raised. Sorry we dont have the report with us as we are overseas. Please suggest He is 69 years old,weight approx 60kgs, height about5ft 5inches.Is diabetic , has blood pressure and gout. Since the last 3 days he was on antibiotics for throat infection
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Elevated left sided diaphragm on chest x-ray can be due to 1. Pulmonic effusion 2. Splenomegaly. Both of these can cause diaphragm irritation and this intern causes hiccups, burping etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Ultrasound examination of chest for pleural effusion 3. Ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out splenomegaly. If it is effusion then he will need aspiration of pleural fluid and fluid reports to identify the cause. If it is splenomegaly then get done blood tests to rule out malaria, dengue etc. Don't worry, he will be alright. But first diagnose him and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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### Question: my father is having hicups, and burps since the last 2and half days . We showed him to our GP in India , who has given him an injection and has also done a chest xray. The reports show that his left lung/diaphgram is raised. Sorry we dont have the report with us as we are overseas. Please suggest He is 69 years old,weight approx 60kgs, height about5ft 5inches.Is diabetic , has blood pressure and gout. Since the last 3 days he was on antibiotics for throat infection
### Answer: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Elevated left sided diaphragm on chest x-ray can be due to 1. Pulmonic effusion 2. Splenomegaly. Both of these can cause diaphragm irritation and this intern causes hiccups, burping etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Ultrasound examination of chest for pleural effusion 3. Ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out splenomegaly. If it is effusion then he will need aspiration of pleural fluid and fluid reports to identify the cause. If it is splenomegaly then get done blood tests to rule out malaria, dengue etc. Don't worry, he will be alright. But first diagnose him and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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doctor check my x-ray and says ur vertibra is very comressed thats why u feel burning sensation in ur hips knee to feet sir i want to ask u if my vertibrae compressed then why i cant feel pain in my back there is no pain and burning in my back not at all only my hips and knee to feet r burning very much ChatDoctor doctor suggest me an MRI test but i cant afford it i m very poor person can hand practice increasing pain or any effect in body i can use medicines and feel minor relax but relaxation cant increasing its still on sae point i want ur best comments on it thnx kindly regards
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Dear sir, if your doctor says that your vertebra is compressed then it surely is of great concern, especially considering your age. It could range from tuberculosis of spine to malignancies. Please follow up and do as your doctor says. Money has to be arranged somehow.!! Get yourself evaluated soon.! Please do not ignore.!!
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### Question: doctor check my x-ray and says ur vertibra is very comressed thats why u feel burning sensation in ur hips knee to feet sir i want to ask u if my vertibrae compressed then why i cant feel pain in my back there is no pain and burning in my back not at all only my hips and knee to feet r burning very much ChatDoctor doctor suggest me an MRI test but i cant afford it i m very poor person can hand practice increasing pain or any effect in body i can use medicines and feel minor relax but relaxation cant increasing its still on sae point i want ur best comments on it thnx kindly regards
### Answer: Dear sir, if your doctor says that your vertebra is compressed then it surely is of great concern, especially considering your age. It could range from tuberculosis of spine to malignancies. Please follow up and do as your doctor says. Money has to be arranged somehow.!! Get yourself evaluated soon.! Please do not ignore.!!
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My husband had knee surgery in Jan chest xray was clear, he had another a week ago and the surgeon said there was a "spot" on his lower left lung and he is going for a ct scan tomorrow, he has been having headaches mri on head was clear, he also has type to diabetes and diabetic neoropthy, he is a smoker, has not been sick at all, what could be causes of the spot
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your husband is diabetic and active smoker, we should definitely rule out lung cancer and lung infection for his spot on chest x-ray. Diabetes decreases lung defense system and so makes individual prone for lung infections. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer. So get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of lung cancer and lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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### Question: My husband had knee surgery in Jan chest xray was clear, he had another a week ago and the surgeon said there was a "spot" on his lower left lung and he is going for a ct scan tomorrow, he has been having headaches mri on head was clear, he also has type to diabetes and diabetic neoropthy, he is a smoker, has not been sick at all, what could be causes of the spot
### Answer: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your husband is diabetic and active smoker, we should definitely rule out lung cancer and lung infection for his spot on chest x-ray. Diabetes decreases lung defense system and so makes individual prone for lung infections. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer. So get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of lung cancer and lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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hello my name is Umair and i am livin gin pakistan, i am 29 years old 5 feet 10 inches in height, recently facing hair loss issue and most importan factor that i am suffering form psoriais, my need to ask if there is any thing that i can do as sometimes i m having scaling on my scalp as well, please guide me for any treatment
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Hello. Thank you for writing to upscale psoriasis presents as red, scaly patches. Scaling can be thick, adherent and psoriasis involvement of scalp may be associated with increased hair shedding. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a coal tar+salicylic acid based shampoo, daily or on alternate days. Topical, for the scaly patches you may use a potent topical steroid with salicylic acid in a lotion form. Scalp psoriasis responds remarkably well to topical steroids. Besides psoriasis there might be another reason for hair fall in males e.g. an Chat Doctor. In an
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### Question: hello my name is Umair and i am livin gin pakistan, i am 29 years old 5 feet 10 inches in height, recently facing hair loss issue and most importan factor that i am suffering form psoriais, my need to ask if there is any thing that i can do as sometimes i m having scaling on my scalp as well, please guide me for any treatment
### Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to upscale psoriasis presents as red, scaly patches. Scaling can be thick, adherent and psoriasis involvement of scalp may be associated with increased hair shedding. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a coal tar+salicylic acid based shampoo, daily or on alternate days. Topical, for the scaly patches you may use a potent topical steroid with salicylic acid in a lotion form. Scalp psoriasis responds remarkably well to topical steroids. Besides psoriasis there might be another reason for hair fall in males e.g. an Chat Doctor. In an
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Okay this is difficult explain. i have gerd and had several abcess s in my teeth repeatedly for year. Anyways, they have recently been fixed. But shortly fterwards ive had a weird feeling in my left chest. Its a constant discomfort and it s like my chest itches on the inside. Theres always pain or trapped gas, but only in the top left chest. I guess im just worried my abcess s traveled and was wondering if this sounds like anything
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your problem and situation. GERD and teeth infections are common cause for aspiration and lung abscess. It is due to micro aspiration and HERD can cause constant micro aspirations. This can lead to aspiration pneumonia or lung abscess. So possibility of these are high in you case and your chest discomfort and itchy feeling can be due to these. So get done chest x-ray to rule out all these. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry much. Start treatment for HERD. Don't worry much, you will be alright.
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### Question: Okay this is difficult explain. i have gerd and had several abcess s in my teeth repeatedly for year. Anyways, they have recently been fixed. But shortly fterwards ive had a weird feeling in my left chest. Its a constant discomfort and it s like my chest itches on the inside. Theres always pain or trapped gas, but only in the top left chest. I guess im just worried my abcess s traveled and was wondering if this sounds like anything
### Answer: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your problem and situation. GERD and teeth infections are common cause for aspiration and lung abscess. It is due to micro aspiration and HERD can cause constant micro aspirations. This can lead to aspiration pneumonia or lung abscess. So possibility of these are high in you case and your chest discomfort and itchy feeling can be due to these. So get done chest x-ray to rule out all these. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry much. Start treatment for HERD. Don't worry much, you will be alright.
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I am finding it difficult to breathe for past couple of days. I feel as if am short of oxygen and tends to take deeper breaths and keep yawning. I smoke around 5-6 ciggaretes a day and am a working professional. What can be the reason and cure for it.??
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for this. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Quit smoking as soon as possible. This will help you more than Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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### Question: I am finding it difficult to breathe for past couple of days. I feel as if am short of oxygen and tends to take deeper breaths and keep yawning. I smoke around 5-6 ciggaretes a day and am a working professional. What can be the reason and cure for it.??
### Answer: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for this. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Quit smoking as soon as possible. This will help you more than Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hello my boyfriend made me take earlier today a Plan B emergency contraception pill even though I didnt want to, I have my period anyway. But he was panicking so he bought the pill, the small pill went under my tongue it dissolved & the medication has a bitter taste so it caused me to spit it out the dissolved particles. Is this Plan B still effective? Thanks for the most honest & correct response.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply:1) Plan B is effective.2) You can go for it when needed only and not to take it regularly me know if you have any more queries.
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### Question: Hello my boyfriend made me take earlier today a Plan B emergency contraception pill even though I didnt want to, I have my period anyway. But he was panicking so he bought the pill, the small pill went under my tongue it dissolved & the medication has a bitter taste so it caused me to spit it out the dissolved particles. Is this Plan B still effective? Thanks for the most honest & correct response.
### Answer: Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply:1) Plan B is effective.2) You can go for it when needed only and not to take it regularly me know if you have any more queries.
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I been running and doing squats for five consistent days. I decided to take a break on Saturday and on Sunday when I kicked a soccer ball I felt something on my thigh and then had a pain in my thigh. Each time I use my thigh muscle it hurts. Did I pull a muscle?
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Yes, Most likely. You must train your muscles for particular game well before you try perfect shots. Warm fomentation will help & give relief from pain. You may also take Paracetamol 250 mg BD along with Multivitamin tab 1 OD for 4-5 days.contact me again, if no relief in 2-3 days.
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### Question: I been running and doing squats for five consistent days. I decided to take a break on Saturday and on Sunday when I kicked a soccer ball I felt something on my thigh and then had a pain in my thigh. Each time I use my thigh muscle it hurts. Did I pull a muscle?
### Answer: Yes, Most likely. You must train your muscles for particular game well before you try perfect shots. Warm fomentation will help & give relief from pain. You may also take Paracetamol 250 mg BD along with Multivitamin tab 1 OD for 4-5 days.contact me again, if no relief in 2-3 days.
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I was told today that I have to have surgery done I do have spinal stenosis but there are a couple questions that I have that I am really concerned about one is will the pins and rods stay in Forever? And if I don t have the surgery what will happen if I don t have the surgery
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Cellophane you for trusting ChatDoctorDear indications for spinal stenosis is 1. Your symptoms are interfering with your daily routine and negatively affecting your quality of life2. You have not experienced acceptable results from nonsurgical treatments after many weeks or months3. Your physician has clearly identified the source of your spinal stenosis and explained how it could be treated by surgery4. You are completely comfortable with the surgical plan, understand the potential risks and are otherwise in good physical health5. In rare, emergency instances, you experience severe symptoms like paralysis, loss of bowel or bladder function or sudden, severe numbness in the extremities. Dear if you won't undergone surgery then there is chance of migration of your symptoms with bladder and bowel dysfunction.Finally, lead paraplegia. Chances of recovery after surgery 80% and up to 60%patients symptoms are elevated. Still have questions please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care
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### Question: I was told today that I have to have surgery done I do have spinal stenosis but there are a couple questions that I have that I am really concerned about one is will the pins and rods stay in Forever? And if I don t have the surgery what will happen if I don t have the surgery
### Answer: Cellophane you for trusting ChatDoctorDear indications for spinal stenosis is 1. Your symptoms are interfering with your daily routine and negatively affecting your quality of life2. You have not experienced acceptable results from nonsurgical treatments after many weeks or months3. Your physician has clearly identified the source of your spinal stenosis and explained how it could be treated by surgery4. You are completely comfortable with the surgical plan, understand the potential risks and are otherwise in good physical health5. In rare, emergency instances, you experience severe symptoms like paralysis, loss of bowel or bladder function or sudden, severe numbness in the extremities. Dear if you won't undergone surgery then there is chance of migration of your symptoms with bladder and bowel dysfunction.Finally, lead paraplegia. Chances of recovery after surgery 80% and up to 60%patients symptoms are elevated. Still have questions please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care
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my son has had little welts all over his body for the last 2 days...he doesn t have a fever and it doesn t seem to bother him, but last night he started vomiting and then so did i. and i still don t feel very good. do i need to take him to the doctor or will this pass?
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Hi, Had he taken any food items other than usual? Any history of atop, like eczema or wheezing in the past? Welt indicates some form of allergic reaction, which may be associated with vomiting if there is mucosal involvement too. Many times we will not find out any specific cause. If he is otherwise active and playful, and not associated with breathing difficulty / strider / swelling around lips and eyes, you can give antihistamine like HY Chat Doctor. Calamine lotion application over welts can have a soothing effect. If not getting down in 2 days or the above said features are present, kindly take him to doctor as he may need steroids too. Meanwhile, give frequent feeds in small amount, to improve retention. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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### Question: my son has had little welts all over his body for the last 2 days...he doesn t have a fever and it doesn t seem to bother him, but last night he started vomiting and then so did i. and i still don t feel very good. do i need to take him to the doctor or will this pass?
### Answer: Hi, Had he taken any food items other than usual? Any history of atop, like eczema or wheezing in the past? Welt indicates some form of allergic reaction, which may be associated with vomiting if there is mucosal involvement too. Many times we will not find out any specific cause. If he is otherwise active and playful, and not associated with breathing difficulty / strider / swelling around lips and eyes, you can give antihistamine like HY Chat Doctor. Calamine lotion application over welts can have a soothing effect. If not getting down in 2 days or the above said features are present, kindly take him to doctor as he may need steroids too. Meanwhile, give frequent feeds in small amount, to improve retention. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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heart problem my 45 yr old mom has idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and stage 3 heart failure along with sleep apnia she has been habing a very hard time breathing the past two days more than normal. im getting very worried but she says theres no need what do you think
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely worry and concern about your mothers breathing difficulty. She is having idiopathic Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and sleep apnea. Both these can cause right sided heart failure and this can cause Pulmonary edema and breathing difficulty. If not treated promptly, this can lead to serious complications. So better to consult pulmonologist and start treatment for PH and sleep apnea. She may need diuretic, anti PH Chat Doctor. So, don't wait at home, take her to the hospital and start treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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### Question: heart problem my 45 yr old mom has idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and stage 3 heart failure along with sleep apnia she has been habing a very hard time breathing the past two days more than normal. im getting very worried but she says theres no need what do you think
### Answer: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely worry and concern about your mothers breathing difficulty. She is having idiopathic Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and sleep apnea. Both these can cause right sided heart failure and this can cause Pulmonary edema and breathing difficulty. If not treated promptly, this can lead to serious complications. So better to consult pulmonologist and start treatment for PH and sleep apnea. She may need diuretic, anti PH Chat Doctor. So, don't wait at home, take her to the hospital and start treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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Hello Im 11, A female i have been having a sore kidney on my sleft side for a while and it really hurts and it may be a infection? I have had a unrine sample done but nothing showed up but that doesnt mean i dont have a infection? Sometimes i cant walk for 2 days without crying. My sister has had them for 6 years but shes only my half sister could it run in the family? they dont no whats wrong with her yet?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor, We do not know the diagnosis yet and hence cannot comment on family diseases. You need ultrasound scan to look for kidney problem and if negative, it needs to be treated as muscular pain. Best regards Chat Doctor.
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### Question: Hello Im 11, A female i have been having a sore kidney on my sleft side for a while and it really hurts and it may be a infection? I have had a unrine sample done but nothing showed up but that doesnt mean i dont have a infection? Sometimes i cant walk for 2 days without crying. My sister has had them for 6 years but shes only my half sister could it run in the family? they dont no whats wrong with her yet?
### Answer: Welcome to Chat Doctor, We do not know the diagnosis yet and hence cannot comment on family diseases. You need ultrasound scan to look for kidney problem and if negative, it needs to be treated as muscular pain. Best regards Chat Doctor.
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I herniated my disk at S1 L5. I have no pain but numbness in my foot and can not stand on my toes on that foot. Its been 2.5 weeks and I had a pain specialist recommend cortisone shots. Is that something to really consider or should I ride it out for a few weeks and see if the feeling comes back
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Hellowelcome to ChatDoctorwell cortisone injections are given in epidural region to receive surrounding inflammation n this procedure is also called as EPIDURAL BLOCK....it will certainly provide relief from the pain you are suffering from BUT ONLY FOR A LIMITED DURATION and it's not a good option to get repeated epidural blocks to get relief from pain...a more natural way to get relief from pain is to LEARN N DO SPINAL EXERCISES FOR STRENGTHENING OF YOUR BACK MUSCLES, it will also do a lot in providing long term relief and if you commit yourself to do these exercises regularly for long term then it will do heavens good to your back problem....you can visit a physiotherapist who will make you learn the spinal exercises you need....regardsChatDoctor
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### Question: I herniated my disk at S1 L5. I have no pain but numbness in my foot and can not stand on my toes on that foot. Its been 2.5 weeks and I had a pain specialist recommend cortisone shots. Is that something to really consider or should I ride it out for a few weeks and see if the feeling comes back
### Answer: Hellowelcome to ChatDoctorwell cortisone injections are given in epidural region to receive surrounding inflammation n this procedure is also called as EPIDURAL BLOCK....it will certainly provide relief from the pain you are suffering from BUT ONLY FOR A LIMITED DURATION and it's not a good option to get repeated epidural blocks to get relief from pain...a more natural way to get relief from pain is to LEARN N DO SPINAL EXERCISES FOR STRENGTHENING OF YOUR BACK MUSCLES, it will also do a lot in providing long term relief and if you commit yourself to do these exercises regularly for long term then it will do heavens good to your back problem....you can visit a physiotherapist who will make you learn the spinal exercises you need....regardsChatDoctor
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i need helpi have recently had a periond around the 19th of june it lasted for the normal 3-4 days and then i noticed that i came on again on the fifth of june...i had been trested for chlaymidia and had a sexualy intercourse usin an condom ...i am also experiencing clear/white discharge frm both of my nipples i also havent been feelin like myself and its very easy for me to catch a headach...i often experience split second dizzyness while working...could i be pregnant if so when so i take a test
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Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. As you have received the period in short span of time it must not be pregnancy. But you can confirm it by rapid test. The test is reliable after the two weeks of pregnancy. I think you must be having some kind of tumor in the brain producing the hormone responsible for milk discharge form the breast. Prolactinoma is the most important one responsible for such symptoms. You can do CT San of the brain along with serum prolactin level. For you the final treatment option is the surgical removal of the tumor. You can take the diclofenac and pantoprazole tablet for headache as and when required under your doctors' guidance. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.
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### Question: i need helpi have recently had a periond around the 19th of june it lasted for the normal 3-4 days and then i noticed that i came on again on the fifth of june...i had been trested for chlaymidia and had a sexualy intercourse usin an condom ...i am also experiencing clear/white discharge frm both of my nipples i also havent been feelin like myself and its very easy for me to catch a headach...i often experience split second dizzyness while working...could i be pregnant if so when so i take a test
### Answer: Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. As you have received the period in short span of time it must not be pregnancy. But you can confirm it by rapid test. The test is reliable after the two weeks of pregnancy. I think you must be having some kind of tumor in the brain producing the hormone responsible for milk discharge form the breast. Prolactinoma is the most important one responsible for such symptoms. You can do CT San of the brain along with serum prolactin level. For you the final treatment option is the surgical removal of the tumor. You can take the diclofenac and pantoprazole tablet for headache as and when required under your doctors' guidance. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.
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My 88 yr old wife, post stroke on 01/09/2018 is being given trazodone in a rehab facility. her evening or resting hours are filled with insomnia, anxious behavior, restlessness , confusion, thus not much solid sleep. She is also on a blood thinner and has afib,a valvue issue and CHF. I believe this is not a good match, she then is weaker, not connecting the dots and very drowsy most of the day. What do you think of this as a sleep aide
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Elderly patients are more likely to suffer from chronic insomnia characterized by difficulty maintaining sleep than difficulty initiating sleep. Management of insomnia in these patients requires very careful evaluation and exclusion of an underlying medical or psychiatric condition. Nonpharmacologic interventions in elderly patients, especially use of behavioral therapy, have demonstrated some successor can discuss newer medications with psychiatrists Regards
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### Question: My 88 yr old wife, post stroke on 01/09/2018 is being given trazodone in a rehab facility. her evening or resting hours are filled with insomnia, anxious behavior, restlessness , confusion, thus not much solid sleep. She is also on a blood thinner and has afib,a valvue issue and CHF. I believe this is not a good match, she then is weaker, not connecting the dots and very drowsy most of the day. What do you think of this as a sleep aide
### Answer: Elderly patients are more likely to suffer from chronic insomnia characterized by difficulty maintaining sleep than difficulty initiating sleep. Management of insomnia in these patients requires very careful evaluation and exclusion of an underlying medical or psychiatric condition. Nonpharmacologic interventions in elderly patients, especially use of behavioral therapy, have demonstrated some successor can discuss newer medications with psychiatrists Regards
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I recently had sexual intercourse for the first time.The day after, i experienced really light bleeding and found it painful to walk (there may have been a vaginal rip ? ). 2 days later, i had a yellow/white discharge which was more than my usual amount. When i woke up this morning i had a discomforting pain from my vagina, when i attempted to wipe myself after urinating the pain increased and its uncomfortable to sit down, i realised that there is a lump at the entrance of my vagina almost completely blocking the opening and it is painful to touch. I dont know what has caused these things ?
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Hi, Cause of lump is Bartholdi gland infection with ? Abscess. Cause of discharge after sex is infection contacted from your partner. Now consult Er GAEC doctor and check for STD.if negative take antibiotics accordingly. Take full courses. Hit thanks. HD day.
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### Question: I recently had sexual intercourse for the first time.The day after, i experienced really light bleeding and found it painful to walk (there may have been a vaginal rip ? ). 2 days later, i had a yellow/white discharge which was more than my usual amount. When i woke up this morning i had a discomforting pain from my vagina, when i attempted to wipe myself after urinating the pain increased and its uncomfortable to sit down, i realised that there is a lump at the entrance of my vagina almost completely blocking the opening and it is painful to touch. I dont know what has caused these things ?
### Answer: Hi, Cause of lump is Bartholdi gland infection with ? Abscess. Cause of discharge after sex is infection contacted from your partner. Now consult Er GAEC doctor and check for STD.if negative take antibiotics accordingly. Take full courses. Hit thanks. HD day.
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a huge lump appeared on my arm just under my wrist very sore painfull didnt hit my arm or hurt my arm in anyway it come up at 8pm i went to sleep lump still there woke up at 5am lump tottally gone but left with a huge black bruise which is getting darker every day instead of getting better
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some insect bite or edema due to inflammation. It will come back to normal within few days. No need to worry. If it remains persistent then consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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### Question: a huge lump appeared on my arm just under my wrist very sore painfull didnt hit my arm or hurt my arm in anyway it come up at 8pm i went to sleep lump still there woke up at 5am lump tottally gone but left with a huge black bruise which is getting darker every day instead of getting better
### Answer: Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some insect bite or edema due to inflammation. It will come back to normal within few days. No need to worry. If it remains persistent then consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I have been diagnosed with type 1 Arnold chiari in July 2011. I had balance issues could not walk without a frame for two months. Hospitalised for a month. Swallowing , speech and tingling and numbness down left side of body. Also bad headaches which lasted months. Don t sleep we ll. most symptoms have gone now apart from occasional headaches and nightly numbness in hands. Neurologist says it is nothing to do with chiari and that I have functional disorder of the central nervous system . I am not convinced. Chiari is 5mm herniated. What is you opinion?
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Hi there ~ As a psychiatrist I can tell you that you are having neuropathic pain symptoms from the Arnold Chiara malformation. It is not untreatable. There are various Chat Doctor. Lyrics is one of them and there may be more in the market and better ones. I hope you consult your neurologist to see if he has anything in his basket to help you out. I hope this helped. Take care and have a lovely day !
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### Question: I have been diagnosed with type 1 Arnold chiari in July 2011. I had balance issues could not walk without a frame for two months. Hospitalised for a month. Swallowing , speech and tingling and numbness down left side of body. Also bad headaches which lasted months. Don t sleep we ll. most symptoms have gone now apart from occasional headaches and nightly numbness in hands. Neurologist says it is nothing to do with chiari and that I have functional disorder of the central nervous system . I am not convinced. Chiari is 5mm herniated. What is you opinion?
### Answer: Hi there ~ As a psychiatrist I can tell you that you are having neuropathic pain symptoms from the Arnold Chiara malformation. It is not untreatable. There are various Chat Doctor. Lyrics is one of them and there may be more in the market and better ones. I hope you consult your neurologist to see if he has anything in his basket to help you out. I hope this helped. Take care and have a lovely day !
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Hello, I ve experiencing a Sinus infection, with swollen tonsils, earache, and a sore jaw. I also notice that it seems my wisdom teeth are slightly cutting thru. I do not feel any pain in my teeth. My throat is really sore and since I ve been gargling salt water for days, the swelling in my tonsils have gone down a little. Do u think it s just a bad sinus infection or it s all caused because my wisdom teeth might be coming in?
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Ello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms of sinusitis are related to inflammation and congestion of the sinuses with or without an infection. There are many organisms that are causing sinus infection. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Warm facial compresses applied for 5 to 10 minutes would encourage Chat Doctor. Oral anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen would reduce the inflammation and help with any facial pain3. Oral anti histamine combined with decongestants like Zyrtec d, Allegra d will help. Topical decongestants are normal saline or striving, both are available over the counter, you can try the striving first if it is available.4. Steam inhalation would also help with
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### Question: Hello, I ve experiencing a Sinus infection, with swollen tonsils, earache, and a sore jaw. I also notice that it seems my wisdom teeth are slightly cutting thru. I do not feel any pain in my teeth. My throat is really sore and since I ve been gargling salt water for days, the swelling in my tonsils have gone down a little. Do u think it s just a bad sinus infection or it s all caused because my wisdom teeth might be coming in?
### Answer: Ello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms of sinusitis are related to inflammation and congestion of the sinuses with or without an infection. There are many organisms that are causing sinus infection. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Warm facial compresses applied for 5 to 10 minutes would encourage Chat Doctor. Oral anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen would reduce the inflammation and help with any facial pain3. Oral anti histamine combined with decongestants like Zyrtec d, Allegra d will help. Topical decongestants are normal saline or striving, both are available over the counter, you can try the striving first if it is available.4. Steam inhalation would also help with
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I ve been trying to get pregnant for the longest and now I made sure I had intercourse the exact day of my ovulation so I m hoping I am. And everything I see or feel has me searching for something positive. The other night my nipples felt a little sore my stomach seem tobe getting big and my belly button is disappearing I feel like a burn/ stabbing pain from time to time over my belly button.my boobs have gotten bigger. Is this q good sign?
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HELD MADAM HW R U. ACCORDING TO DETAIL GIVEN BY U, THE SIGN AND SYMPTOMS R IN Favor OF PREGNANCY BUT U NEED TO CONFIRM THIS, SO PLEASE GO FOR EASY TESTS 1 URINE PREGNANCY TEST 2 USG ABDOMEN . THANKS
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### Question: I ve been trying to get pregnant for the longest and now I made sure I had intercourse the exact day of my ovulation so I m hoping I am. And everything I see or feel has me searching for something positive. The other night my nipples felt a little sore my stomach seem tobe getting big and my belly button is disappearing I feel like a burn/ stabbing pain from time to time over my belly button.my boobs have gotten bigger. Is this q good sign?
### Answer: HELD MADAM HW R U. ACCORDING TO DETAIL GIVEN BY U, THE SIGN AND SYMPTOMS R IN Favor OF PREGNANCY BUT U NEED TO CONFIRM THIS, SO PLEASE GO FOR EASY TESTS 1 URINE PREGNANCY TEST 2 USG ABDOMEN . THANKS
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Hi, I am a male with 31 years age. Had jaundice in 1987 & 2001. Recently, I had gone through Liver tests & SGPT value came out to be 55.3 (Reference range: 0-37). Is it a cause of concern? Test Name Method Value Units Reference Range ________________________________________ BILIRUBIN - TOTAL PHOTOMETRY 1.19 mg/dl 0 - 1.2 BILIRUBIN -DIRECT PHOTOMETRY 0.2 mg/dl 0 - 0.3 BILIRUBIN (INDIRECT) CALCULATED 0.99 mg/dl 0 - 0.9 ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE ( SGOT ) PHOTOMETRY 34.4 U/l M: 0 to 37 - F: 0 to 31 ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (SGPT) PHOTOMETRY 55.3 U/l M: 0 to 37 - F: 0 to 31 ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE PHOTOMETRY 126.9 U/l M:53 to 128 - F:42 to 98 GAMMA GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE (GGT) PHOTOMETRY 30.6 U/l M: 0 to 50 - F :0 to 30 PROTEIN - TOTAL PHOTOMETRY 7.79 gm/dl 6.0 - 8.3 ALBUMIN - SERUM PHOTOMETRY 4.86 gm/dl 3.2 - 5.0 SERUM ALBUMIN/GLOBULIN RATIO CALCULATED 1.66 Ratio 0.9 - 2.0
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Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Your SGPT is only very mildly raised and rest of the liver function test report shows values within normal range. This mild increase in SGPT is insignificant, and you need not worry. Most of the time it is due to fatty liver. You can get an ultrasound scan done to see whether you have fatty liver. I hope that answers your query. Regards.
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### Question: Hi, I am a male with 31 years age. Had jaundice in 1987 & 2001. Recently, I had gone through Liver tests & SGPT value came out to be 55.3 (Reference range: 0-37). Is it a cause of concern? Test Name Method Value Units Reference Range ________________________________________ BILIRUBIN - TOTAL PHOTOMETRY 1.19 mg/dl 0 - 1.2 BILIRUBIN -DIRECT PHOTOMETRY 0.2 mg/dl 0 - 0.3 BILIRUBIN (INDIRECT) CALCULATED 0.99 mg/dl 0 - 0.9 ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE ( SGOT ) PHOTOMETRY 34.4 U/l M: 0 to 37 - F: 0 to 31 ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (SGPT) PHOTOMETRY 55.3 U/l M: 0 to 37 - F: 0 to 31 ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE PHOTOMETRY 126.9 U/l M:53 to 128 - F:42 to 98 GAMMA GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE (GGT) PHOTOMETRY 30.6 U/l M: 0 to 50 - F :0 to 30 PROTEIN - TOTAL PHOTOMETRY 7.79 gm/dl 6.0 - 8.3 ALBUMIN - SERUM PHOTOMETRY 4.86 gm/dl 3.2 - 5.0 SERUM ALBUMIN/GLOBULIN RATIO CALCULATED 1.66 Ratio 0.9 - 2.0
### Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Your SGPT is only very mildly raised and rest of the liver function test report shows values within normal range. This mild increase in SGPT is insignificant, and you need not worry. Most of the time it is due to fatty liver. You can get an ultrasound scan done to see whether you have fatty liver. I hope that answers your query. Regards.
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hi, im 20 years old male.. for the last year, every-time i cough i can taste phlegm . The phlegm is usually brown and sticky.. Ive been on many anti biotic which includes 1000mg a day. yet still no luck. Doctors say i have a bad sinus problem, wondering if you could tell me what my next step is??
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Welcome to Chat Doctor .you are experiencing a bad cough. For longstanding cough, TB should be excluded first. Specially if you are in Indian subcontinent or Third World country. Get a chest x-ray, sputum test for staining and culture. Also have a complete blood count and MT for supporting evidence. Sinus problem may cause cough, but TB is to be excluded with caution.
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### Question: hi, im 20 years old male.. for the last year, every-time i cough i can taste phlegm . The phlegm is usually brown and sticky.. Ive been on many anti biotic which includes 1000mg a day. yet still no luck. Doctors say i have a bad sinus problem, wondering if you could tell me what my next step is??
### Answer: Welcome to Chat Doctor .you are experiencing a bad cough. For longstanding cough, TB should be excluded first. Specially if you are in Indian subcontinent or Third World country. Get a chest x-ray, sputum test for staining and culture. Also have a complete blood count and MT for supporting evidence. Sinus problem may cause cough, but TB is to be excluded with caution.
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AI feel choked up in the neck area, and have a hard time swallowing liquid. Sometimes the sensation goes away for a day, but returns and gets worse as the day goes along. My neck makes a noise similar to a hungry stomach. Along with this, which started about 2 years ago, I came down with chronic hives, so I assumed it was hives causing my throat to swell because I ve had my feet and knees also swell up. Also, I ve found that I can t seem to get enough sleep. I force myself up on workdays, however, on days off I will sleep until noon or 1 pm, and even then, it s difficult to get out of bed. I also have been losing quite a bit of hair, and have itchy welts throughout my scalp...HELP!!!
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Howell come to ChatDoctorThe cause of your symptoms of throat chocking could be less likely, but this could be due to Hyperacidity and this need to be treated first, and the best Chat Doctor.
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### Question: AI feel choked up in the neck area, and have a hard time swallowing liquid. Sometimes the sensation goes away for a day, but returns and gets worse as the day goes along. My neck makes a noise similar to a hungry stomach. Along with this, which started about 2 years ago, I came down with chronic hives, so I assumed it was hives causing my throat to swell because I ve had my feet and knees also swell up. Also, I ve found that I can t seem to get enough sleep. I force myself up on workdays, however, on days off I will sleep until noon or 1 pm, and even then, it s difficult to get out of bed. I also have been losing quite a bit of hair, and have itchy welts throughout my scalp...HELP!!!
### Answer: Howell come to ChatDoctorThe cause of your symptoms of throat chocking could be less likely, but this could be due to Hyperacidity and this need to be treated first, and the best Chat Doctor.
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I have had a migraine/headache for over a week straight. I suffer from them & have tried numerous preventatives which I thought were working. I cannot lay on my stomach & lift my head up without pressure. My speech hasn t been 100% lately. I mix up my words, say one thing but mean another & often times I have to stop & start over. I ve always been an awful speller but lately I cannot even sound words out properly to type them and its frustrating. About a year ago I had an MRI done which showed a lesion in the white matter of my frontal lobe. My nuerologist said it was normal. I m concerned that there is more to it. I keep giving my old phone number & zip code when asked & its been a good 5 years or more since those have changed. Is this normal?
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. White matter lesions in frontal lobe are seen in many people in the elderly age group. Since your age is not mentioned, I guess you are in your middle age or elderly. The frontal lobes are most severely affected by subcortical vascular ischemia. In this there is reduced blood supply in the specific areas of the brain and these are more abundant in the frontal region. It is not a serious finding and your doctor might have considered it as a part of normal aging changes in your brain and therefore mentioned it as normal. Such findings have been associated with frontal hypometabolism and executive dysfunction. There is reduced nutrition to these parts with decreased cognitive functions and probably speech at times. The memory problem relating to saying your old zip code shows that you have an intact long term memory, but your recent memory is affected at times. Please discuss this with your doctors, and you might like to remember things using other methods like writing down important things on a piece of paper.
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### Question: I have had a migraine/headache for over a week straight. I suffer from them & have tried numerous preventatives which I thought were working. I cannot lay on my stomach & lift my head up without pressure. My speech hasn t been 100% lately. I mix up my words, say one thing but mean another & often times I have to stop & start over. I ve always been an awful speller but lately I cannot even sound words out properly to type them and its frustrating. About a year ago I had an MRI done which showed a lesion in the white matter of my frontal lobe. My nuerologist said it was normal. I m concerned that there is more to it. I keep giving my old phone number & zip code when asked & its been a good 5 years or more since those have changed. Is this normal?
### Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in. White matter lesions in frontal lobe are seen in many people in the elderly age group. Since your age is not mentioned, I guess you are in your middle age or elderly. The frontal lobes are most severely affected by subcortical vascular ischemia. In this there is reduced blood supply in the specific areas of the brain and these are more abundant in the frontal region. It is not a serious finding and your doctor might have considered it as a part of normal aging changes in your brain and therefore mentioned it as normal. Such findings have been associated with frontal hypometabolism and executive dysfunction. There is reduced nutrition to these parts with decreased cognitive functions and probably speech at times. The memory problem relating to saying your old zip code shows that you have an intact long term memory, but your recent memory is affected at times. Please discuss this with your doctors, and you might like to remember things using other methods like writing down important things on a piece of paper.
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Hello, I am just concerned about my baby s fetal biometry. At my 19w u/s the measurments were BPD=4.52cm, HC=16,08cm, AC=14,23cm, FL=3,18 cm. The FL/BPD ratio was 70%, which is lower then the normal range (71-87%). EFW 305g. I had an u/s at 22w2d the measurment were BPD=54,4cm, FL= 41,4 cm, AC=17,3 cm. EFW= 501g. I need to know are my baby s measurments allright? I m concerned about FL/BPD? Do I need to be? Thanks, Mary
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Hii have gone through your report.Don't worry your babies growth is with in normal range.Don't worry by seeing slight variation of measurements. BPD is affected by shape of head in fetus and thus FL/BPD ratio. So don't think much of this. Have good diet. Have regular checkups. Monitor for adequate growth of fetus. Keep an eye on your BP.take care thank uregardsVasundhara
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### Question: Hello, I am just concerned about my baby s fetal biometry. At my 19w u/s the measurments were BPD=4.52cm, HC=16,08cm, AC=14,23cm, FL=3,18 cm. The FL/BPD ratio was 70%, which is lower then the normal range (71-87%). EFW 305g. I had an u/s at 22w2d the measurment were BPD=54,4cm, FL= 41,4 cm, AC=17,3 cm. EFW= 501g. I need to know are my baby s measurments allright? I m concerned about FL/BPD? Do I need to be? Thanks, Mary
### Answer: Hii have gone through your report.Don't worry your babies growth is with in normal range.Don't worry by seeing slight variation of measurements. BPD is affected by shape of head in fetus and thus FL/BPD ratio. So don't think much of this. Have good diet. Have regular checkups. Monitor for adequate growth of fetus. Keep an eye on your BP.take care thank uregardsVasundhara
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My husband has Parkinson s disease and he takes Azilect. I was told not to get the DM but the only other medicine is Robitussin CF which also has a warning. Mucinex also has a lot of warnings. What does he take for a cough? His doctor s office still has not returned my call and it is almost 3:30pm. I was told everyone was out to lunch.
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### Question: My husband has Parkinson s disease and he takes Azilect. I was told not to get the DM but the only other medicine is Robitussin CF which also has a warning. Mucinex also has a lot of warnings. What does he take for a cough? His doctor s office still has not returned my call and it is almost 3:30pm. I was told everyone was out to lunch.
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I have syringomyealia with considrable pain , its in my back , at present i take Butram patches , Neurontin , how long should i wait before i have surgery , Im an engineer and still managing to work , Although my walking is getting worse, I have yearly MRI scans ,
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Hello and welcome to" Ask a Doctor" service. I have read your query and here is my advice. Since your walk is getting worse, you should have surgery. This to prevent worsening, and to give you a chance to improve. Discuss with the Neurosurgeon. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
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### Question: I have syringomyealia with considrable pain , its in my back , at present i take Butram patches , Neurontin , how long should i wait before i have surgery , Im an engineer and still managing to work , Although my walking is getting worse, I have yearly MRI scans ,
### Answer: Hello and welcome to" Ask a Doctor" service. I have read your query and here is my advice. Since your walk is getting worse, you should have surgery. This to prevent worsening, and to give you a chance to improve. Discuss with the Neurosurgeon. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
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my daughter aged 3year and 3 months has this problem of constipation.how do i help her?
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Hi.. Constipation in young chil ChatDoctor.
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### Question: my daughter aged 3year and 3 months has this problem of constipation.how do i help her?
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a lump near my anus that extends up to the gooch. I had unprotected anal sex with my boyfriend about two months ago but it wasnt a sudden swelling, it has been gradual. Every time my boyfriend rubs it during sex it swells up a bit and is a kind of purple colour. However, it doesnt hurt in the slightest. There is no visual cut that I know of and it is the size of a grape. What do you think it may be?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some hemorrhoid (piles). You should go for examination. Take plenty of water and high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. Permanent treatment is surgery. 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.
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### Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a lump near my anus that extends up to the gooch. I had unprotected anal sex with my boyfriend about two months ago but it wasnt a sudden swelling, it has been gradual. Every time my boyfriend rubs it during sex it swells up a bit and is a kind of purple colour. However, it doesnt hurt in the slightest. There is no visual cut that I know of and it is the size of a grape. What do you think it may be?
### Answer: Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some hemorrhoid (piles). You should go for examination. Take plenty of water and high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. Permanent treatment is surgery. 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.
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Last Tuesday I had my gall bladder removed day surgury . On Friday I awoke with a hugh black and blue 8 inchest by 8 inches on the rifgt side of my stomach. Today, Saturday this black and blue has gotten larger to include my groin area. Is this alright ? The reason I am asking you is because my surgeon is away on vacation.
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is not concerning. This happens due to subcutaneous hem atom in abdominal wall due to laparoscopic instrument placement of small vessel injury. You need to apply cold compresses, heparin gel and rest. Take nosnetroid painkillers. There is no danger of such hematomas. This will full back in 2 weeks. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor.
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### Question: Last Tuesday I had my gall bladder removed day surgury . On Friday I awoke with a hugh black and blue 8 inchest by 8 inches on the rifgt side of my stomach. Today, Saturday this black and blue has gotten larger to include my groin area. Is this alright ? The reason I am asking you is because my surgeon is away on vacation.
### Answer: Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is not concerning. This happens due to subcutaneous hem atom in abdominal wall due to laparoscopic instrument placement of small vessel injury. You need to apply cold compresses, heparin gel and rest. Take nosnetroid painkillers. There is no danger of such hematomas. This will full back in 2 weeks. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor.
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hi there, i have various symptoms, i have irregular heart beats but no real heart diseases, i have very irregular and weak urination symptoms, very weak and tired, and have gained about 4 kg in couple of weeks even thoughi eat less then my 2 year old, lower back pain, breathlessness. I am scared that it may be heart failure or anemia with blood loss. My stomach seems slightly rounder then normal, is there distinctive signs for anemia with blood loss as the cause
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some anemia due to blood loss or some other reason. It can lead to breathlessness and congestive heart failure. You should go for ultrasound abdomen and anemia profile to search the cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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### Question: hi there, i have various symptoms, i have irregular heart beats but no real heart diseases, i have very irregular and weak urination symptoms, very weak and tired, and have gained about 4 kg in couple of weeks even thoughi eat less then my 2 year old, lower back pain, breathlessness. I am scared that it may be heart failure or anemia with blood loss. My stomach seems slightly rounder then normal, is there distinctive signs for anemia with blood loss as the cause
### Answer: Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some anemia due to blood loss or some other reason. It can lead to breathlessness and congestive heart failure. You should go for ultrasound abdomen and anemia profile to search the cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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My baby died two days after birth. His body gets extremely red 6 hours after birth and converted into red spots. his weight was 5 lb. it was 3 weeks preterm birth due to lake of water. what should we care for next baby....and when should we plan for next baby!!!!!
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Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. The red colored spots may be due to capillary fragility because of preterm delivery. You may go for next pregnancy whenever you wish. Be under supervision of an obstetrician right from conception till delivery. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics
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### Question: My baby died two days after birth. His body gets extremely red 6 hours after birth and converted into red spots. his weight was 5 lb. it was 3 weeks preterm birth due to lake of water. what should we care for next baby....and when should we plan for next baby!!!!!
### Answer: Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. The red colored spots may be due to capillary fragility because of preterm delivery. You may go for next pregnancy whenever you wish. Be under supervision of an obstetrician right from conception till delivery. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics
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I have been gardening and while pulling some stubborn weeds I could hear a dull crack in my chest, just above my stomach. I stood up and taking a deep breath, it was very painful. Now I can not bend down to pick up anything of the floor. Have I fractured my sternum? I am 77 years old and have osteoporosis. Erica Lind
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You are having osteoporosis and age 77 yrs. While pulling heavily you might have fractured one of your ribs. Though sternum might not have fractured, but there are chances of rib fracture. You can get a X-ray done to confirm it. Minor crack will get healed in 4 to 5 weeks. But you need to take rest and avoid heavy work till pain reduces.
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### Question: I have been gardening and while pulling some stubborn weeds I could hear a dull crack in my chest, just above my stomach. I stood up and taking a deep breath, it was very painful. Now I can not bend down to pick up anything of the floor. Have I fractured my sternum? I am 77 years old and have osteoporosis. Erica Lind
### Answer: You are having osteoporosis and age 77 yrs. While pulling heavily you might have fractured one of your ribs. Though sternum might not have fractured, but there are chances of rib fracture. You can get a X-ray done to confirm it. Minor crack will get healed in 4 to 5 weeks. But you need to take rest and avoid heavy work till pain reduces.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my 10 year old son had a fever the other day then yesterday there were red itchy and painful bumps on his palm now on his soles. does it have something to do with her sister who is currently with chicken pox? he was infected with chicken pox when he was 6 years old
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Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor.Chicken pox rashes are multiple to appear in crops and very painful t, they are fluid filled . Rashes involve whole body start from chest and spread to limb and other body part.rashes appear 3-4 day after systemic feature like fever and respiratory illness .so if child do not suffered mentioned fever it could be some other kind of infection. So you can contact to your pediatrician and take treatment .hope this information will be sufficient for your query .rate me if you are satisfied with my answer .feel free to ask.
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### Question: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my 10 year old son had a fever the other day then yesterday there were red itchy and painful bumps on his palm now on his soles. does it have something to do with her sister who is currently with chicken pox? he was infected with chicken pox when he was 6 years old
### Answer: Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor.Chicken pox rashes are multiple to appear in crops and very painful t, they are fluid filled . Rashes involve whole body start from chest and spread to limb and other body part.rashes appear 3-4 day after systemic feature like fever and respiratory illness .so if child do not suffered mentioned fever it could be some other kind of infection. So you can contact to your pediatrician and take treatment .hope this information will be sufficient for your query .rate me if you are satisfied with my answer .feel free to ask.
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Hi I have had a problem with my left testicle for a couple of months now it s seems ever time I feel the need to poo my left testicle goes inside me and I get this pain near my lower stomach area near my pubic area it s very annoying and embarrassing do to the fact that I can walk with out my left testicle constantly going inside me and my penis shorten and just looks really odd I want 5 know why I am having this problen
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HelloThanks for query. Based on what you have described I suspect you to have what is called as Retractile testis or Descended testis.However, this can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon and doing Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and scrotum .he would be the best judge to decide whether you need to undergo surgery to fix up the testicle or not Chat Doctor.
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### Question: Hi I have had a problem with my left testicle for a couple of months now it s seems ever time I feel the need to poo my left testicle goes inside me and I get this pain near my lower stomach area near my pubic area it s very annoying and embarrassing do to the fact that I can walk with out my left testicle constantly going inside me and my penis shorten and just looks really odd I want 5 know why I am having this problen
### Answer: HelloThanks for query. Based on what you have described I suspect you to have what is called as Retractile testis or Descended testis.However, this can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon and doing Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and scrotum .he would be the best judge to decide whether you need to undergo surgery to fix up the testicle or not Chat Doctor.
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I have a constant abdominal pain in the upper left quadrant right under the breast bone. It never goes away. I have multiple stomach issues but there is still a problem that is undiagnosed and I believe this pain is the source. When I eat and swallow I instantly feel a sensation in that area and will experience a bad odor from my rectum. If I am on an empty stomach that same area with the pain will sound like it is weezing at times like a bronchial breach but in the abdomen. Also it gurgles exclusively in that area of the pain when I am having stomach issues. I have been diagnosed with gastristis, esophagitis and a hiatal hernia but none of these conditions have been associated with that specific abdominal pain or the odor I experience when I eat and after meals. I started a fast to see if I can give the digestive system a break and reduce symptoms. I think I may be suffering from gastroparesis after research. Other than bentyl I am not on any other medication for my stomach but I am sick all the time from it. Odor issue is one of the main concerns I am trying to rid of. It all seems to be associated with the pain in the abdomen I can apply pressure in that area and increase the odor. Is that associated with gastroparesis haven t seen anything about odor?
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Consult gastroenterologist and get lower GI endoscopy done. Exact cause can be detected by such investigations. You might be having some infection in your GI tract because increased bacterial flora is usually the reason for bad odor which require treatment with ofloxacin 400 mg BD 5 days.
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### Question: I have a constant abdominal pain in the upper left quadrant right under the breast bone. It never goes away. I have multiple stomach issues but there is still a problem that is undiagnosed and I believe this pain is the source. When I eat and swallow I instantly feel a sensation in that area and will experience a bad odor from my rectum. If I am on an empty stomach that same area with the pain will sound like it is weezing at times like a bronchial breach but in the abdomen. Also it gurgles exclusively in that area of the pain when I am having stomach issues. I have been diagnosed with gastristis, esophagitis and a hiatal hernia but none of these conditions have been associated with that specific abdominal pain or the odor I experience when I eat and after meals. I started a fast to see if I can give the digestive system a break and reduce symptoms. I think I may be suffering from gastroparesis after research. Other than bentyl I am not on any other medication for my stomach but I am sick all the time from it. Odor issue is one of the main concerns I am trying to rid of. It all seems to be associated with the pain in the abdomen I can apply pressure in that area and increase the odor. Is that associated with gastroparesis haven t seen anything about odor?
### Answer: Consult gastroenterologist and get lower GI endoscopy done. Exact cause can be detected by such investigations. You might be having some infection in your GI tract because increased bacterial flora is usually the reason for bad odor which require treatment with ofloxacin 400 mg BD 5 days.
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my blood report is normal ?Haemoglobin =13.2 gms/100 c.c.s glucose F (normal 70-110 mg%)= 72 , bilirubin (total 0.2-1 mg%) = 0.98 , SGOT( normal 8-40 unit)= 44 , SGPT (normal 5-35 unit) = 50What is SGPT?how does this affect the humanbody?does it harmful
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HelloYour findings suggests mildly increased SGPT. Serum lunatic Pyrrhic transaminase(SGPT)is an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGPT is released into blood when the liver or heart are damaged. Liver related increased SGPT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. Increased GOT may be due to many reasons, it is non-specific. You need few other investigations like viral markers, lipid profile and ultrasound of abdomen.SGPT also increases during heart attack. It needs clinical correlation in your case. You may need to take some medicines after proper evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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### Question: my blood report is normal ?Haemoglobin =13.2 gms/100 c.c.s glucose F (normal 70-110 mg%)= 72 , bilirubin (total 0.2-1 mg%) = 0.98 , SGOT( normal 8-40 unit)= 44 , SGPT (normal 5-35 unit) = 50What is SGPT?how does this affect the humanbody?does it harmful
### Answer: HelloYour findings suggests mildly increased SGPT. Serum lunatic Pyrrhic transaminase(SGPT)is an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGPT is released into blood when the liver or heart are damaged. Liver related increased SGPT may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. Increased GOT may be due to many reasons, it is non-specific. You need few other investigations like viral markers, lipid profile and ultrasound of abdomen.SGPT also increases during heart attack. It needs clinical correlation in your case. You may need to take some medicines after proper evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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Hi there,I have just cut myself with a sharp nail which was slightly rusty under a table in a coffee shop!After it happened, there was a streak of blood but soon after that it looked a bit red and inflamed. I simply licked the wound and put a band Aids on it until I reached home.What kinds of risks are there? HIV? Tetanus? Please help
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand. As per your complaint getting injured with a rusted nail can have a risk of developing tetanus, not always necessary but there can be chances while chances of having HIV are very rare and almost will until someone is unfortunate enough that the nail is contaminated with the blood of an HIV positive or AIDS patient. You need not worry and get a Tetanus Toxic Vaccine injected for safety and prevention. Clean the area of the cut with antiseptic solution and apply triple antibiotic ointment and a steroid ointment over it, and then you can bandage. Limit water exposure to injury site for faster healing. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.
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### Question: Hi there,I have just cut myself with a sharp nail which was slightly rusty under a table in a coffee shop!After it happened, there was a streak of blood but soon after that it looked a bit red and inflamed. I simply licked the wound and put a band Aids on it until I reached home.What kinds of risks are there? HIV? Tetanus? Please help
### Answer: Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand. As per your complaint getting injured with a rusted nail can have a risk of developing tetanus, not always necessary but there can be chances while chances of having HIV are very rare and almost will until someone is unfortunate enough that the nail is contaminated with the blood of an HIV positive or AIDS patient. You need not worry and get a Tetanus Toxic Vaccine injected for safety and prevention. Clean the area of the cut with antiseptic solution and apply triple antibiotic ointment and a steroid ointment over it, and then you can bandage. Limit water exposure to injury site for faster healing. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.
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hi, i am dr.manju i tested positive for h pylori inf i took triple therapy for 7 days with ppi for 3 months hte followed by some homeopatChatDoctoredicine i was not having having symptoms for almost 2 years. i am a workning women with physical stree with day today holidays recently from past 2to3 days i started burping too much with discomfort in the throat i don;t have problem in swallowing when i wake up i am perfectly fine once i am in work place evrything starts now again i started on ppi kindly advice
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Hiwelcome to ChatDoctorI read your history and I can understand your concerned are suffering from gastritis, and stress and lifestyle plays main role.misdone worry, don't take much tension, relax, do yoga, meditation. Take PPI when required avoid spicy food thank you take care
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### Question: hi, i am dr.manju i tested positive for h pylori inf i took triple therapy for 7 days with ppi for 3 months hte followed by some homeopatChatDoctoredicine i was not having having symptoms for almost 2 years. i am a workning women with physical stree with day today holidays recently from past 2to3 days i started burping too much with discomfort in the throat i don;t have problem in swallowing when i wake up i am perfectly fine once i am in work place evrything starts now again i started on ppi kindly advice
### Answer: Hiwelcome to ChatDoctorI read your history and I can understand your concerned are suffering from gastritis, and stress and lifestyle plays main role.misdone worry, don't take much tension, relax, do yoga, meditation. Take PPI when required avoid spicy food thank you take care
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my husband has been sick for 6 years with severe abdominal pain, which one specialist compared to heart attack like pain after witnessing the spasm and inflammation in his esophagus during an endoscopy, and severe nausea and vomiting. This has contributed to 100lb weight loss, he is 6 3 and weighs around 125-130 lbs. Recently he has started to regurgitate foam on a very regular basis. Sometimes it looks like dry spit and other times he says it tastes and feels like vomit. We are being treated by the va, but they basically told us they were no longer going to be doing diagnostic treatment, but now only symptomatic. We moved from SD to OR with the hopes that we would be able to find a doctor with more resources to finally get a diagnosis and proper treatment but the va limited us and now we don t know where to go or what to do. He suffers all day everyday. We have 4 young children and I have to call out of work frequently to take care of him. One of the the tests that the va did run was a gastric emptying which they said that his motility was 90% less than what it was supposed to be. We are out of answers, but I feel that he is getting sicker by the day and like I said I dont know what to do. I hope to hear back and am grateful for any information or advice you can offer. Thank you! Sarah Kirsch
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Hi. You already know the diagnosis of your husband. This is Gastroparesis. Is he diabetic or so? One of the best options is to go for gastro-enterostomy like Gastro-Jejunostomyto increase his gastric emptying time and help alleviate the symptoms. This helps a lot. In addition, he has to take small frequent feeds, avoid all the foods and beverages which increase his problem.
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### Question: my husband has been sick for 6 years with severe abdominal pain, which one specialist compared to heart attack like pain after witnessing the spasm and inflammation in his esophagus during an endoscopy, and severe nausea and vomiting. This has contributed to 100lb weight loss, he is 6 3 and weighs around 125-130 lbs. Recently he has started to regurgitate foam on a very regular basis. Sometimes it looks like dry spit and other times he says it tastes and feels like vomit. We are being treated by the va, but they basically told us they were no longer going to be doing diagnostic treatment, but now only symptomatic. We moved from SD to OR with the hopes that we would be able to find a doctor with more resources to finally get a diagnosis and proper treatment but the va limited us and now we don t know where to go or what to do. He suffers all day everyday. We have 4 young children and I have to call out of work frequently to take care of him. One of the the tests that the va did run was a gastric emptying which they said that his motility was 90% less than what it was supposed to be. We are out of answers, but I feel that he is getting sicker by the day and like I said I dont know what to do. I hope to hear back and am grateful for any information or advice you can offer. Thank you! Sarah Kirsch
### Answer: Hi. You already know the diagnosis of your husband. This is Gastroparesis. Is he diabetic or so? One of the best options is to go for gastro-enterostomy like Gastro-Jejunostomyto increase his gastric emptying time and help alleviate the symptoms. This helps a lot. In addition, he has to take small frequent feeds, avoid all the foods and beverages which increase his problem.
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hi there, I had tonsilitis a few months ago and since then i have been getting small (never bigger than a pencil eraser) red, slighty raised, dry flaky spots on my arms and legs and sometimes face. I usually have dry spots on my face in the winter but now it is on my extremities. They arent itchy. Any idea what it could be without looking?
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Hi, It seems that you are having mutate psoriasis. You are having history of tonsillitis. Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that looks like small, salmon-pink Chat Doctor. In your case there is history of tonsillitis. The eruption of the lesions on the skin usually happens few week to few months after the infection. Guttate psoriasis may clear completely following treatment. Sometimes, however, it may become a chronic (lifelong) condition, or worsen to the more common plaque-type psoriasis. There may be pain, secondary infection or severe itching... The disease may heal by itself, if you have mild form of disease. Local steroid and oral antibiotics may be needed. If you have severe mutate psoriasis, you may take medicines to suppress the bodies immune response. These medicines include corticosteroids, cyclosporine, and methotrexate. Sunlight may help your symptoms go away. Be careful not to get sunburn. You may choose to have phototherapy. Phototherapy is a medical procedure in which your skin is carefully exposed to ultraviolet light. Phototherapy may be given alone or after you take a
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### Question: hi there, I had tonsilitis a few months ago and since then i have been getting small (never bigger than a pencil eraser) red, slighty raised, dry flaky spots on my arms and legs and sometimes face. I usually have dry spots on my face in the winter but now it is on my extremities. They arent itchy. Any idea what it could be without looking?
### Answer: Hi, It seems that you are having mutate psoriasis. You are having history of tonsillitis. Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that looks like small, salmon-pink Chat Doctor. In your case there is history of tonsillitis. The eruption of the lesions on the skin usually happens few week to few months after the infection. Guttate psoriasis may clear completely following treatment. Sometimes, however, it may become a chronic (lifelong) condition, or worsen to the more common plaque-type psoriasis. There may be pain, secondary infection or severe itching... The disease may heal by itself, if you have mild form of disease. Local steroid and oral antibiotics may be needed. If you have severe mutate psoriasis, you may take medicines to suppress the bodies immune response. These medicines include corticosteroids, cyclosporine, and methotrexate. Sunlight may help your symptoms go away. Be careful not to get sunburn. You may choose to have phototherapy. Phototherapy is a medical procedure in which your skin is carefully exposed to ultraviolet light. Phototherapy may be given alone or after you take a
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I am currently taking 15mg of Adderall XR daily and 30mg of Citalopram nightly. My Doctor prescribed 5mg Dexedrine for days when I do not need to be concentrating for a long amount of time (Having 1 class or seeing a subtitled film). Can i take a Dexedrine after the Adderall has worn off?
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Hi dear,adderall and dexe ChatDoctor. not to worry much.For what reason you are taking such
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### Question: I am currently taking 15mg of Adderall XR daily and 30mg of Citalopram nightly. My Doctor prescribed 5mg Dexedrine for days when I do not need to be concentrating for a long amount of time (Having 1 class or seeing a subtitled film). Can i take a Dexedrine after the Adderall has worn off?
### Answer: Hi dear,adderall and dexe ChatDoctor. not to worry much.For what reason you are taking such
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Hii I was suffering from jaundice from last one month.but now i am properly fit my all reports are ok and under control.now i want to know when i start my gym back and what to eat properly like chicken and my protein shakes. now i am start taking normal meals.m waiting for ur response.thanks
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You were suffering from jaundice. Now you are ok. You should check your liver function test. If SGPT and bilirubin is normal, and you are fit then you can take your regular diet. But avoid alcohol. 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.
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### Question: Hii I was suffering from jaundice from last one month.but now i am properly fit my all reports are ok and under control.now i want to know when i start my gym back and what to eat properly like chicken and my protein shakes. now i am start taking normal meals.m waiting for ur response.thanks
### Answer: Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You were suffering from jaundice. Now you are ok. You should check your liver function test. If SGPT and bilirubin is normal, and you are fit then you can take your regular diet. But avoid alcohol. 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.
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I have a kidney stone that is 5mm since wednesday. I havent had a lot if pain today but i have blood in urine and a pressure feeling in abdomen still. Also i have been pooping mucus with blood in it. Is this normal with kidney stones or is it caused by the medicines? I am on toredol, oxycodine, flomax and ibprofine
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Hi, Let me start my answer with a small description of the kidneys, ureter and urinary bladder. The collecting system of the kidney is made of renal calyxes and pelvis. This collects the urine formed in the kidney and transports it through the ureter (tubes connecting kidneys and urinary bladder) to the urinary bladder. I guess that you have got an ultrasound scan done, and it show shy Chat Doctor. Since you have a 3 mm stone in the ureter, it is possible that the stone is now in the lower part of the ureter. This is causing an obstruction and please
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### Question: I have a kidney stone that is 5mm since wednesday. I havent had a lot if pain today but i have blood in urine and a pressure feeling in abdomen still. Also i have been pooping mucus with blood in it. Is this normal with kidney stones or is it caused by the medicines? I am on toredol, oxycodine, flomax and ibprofine
### Answer: Hi, Let me start my answer with a small description of the kidneys, ureter and urinary bladder. The collecting system of the kidney is made of renal calyxes and pelvis. This collects the urine formed in the kidney and transports it through the ureter (tubes connecting kidneys and urinary bladder) to the urinary bladder. I guess that you have got an ultrasound scan done, and it show shy Chat Doctor. Since you have a 3 mm stone in the ureter, it is possible that the stone is now in the lower part of the ureter. This is causing an obstruction and please
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My father is having parkinson for the past 17 yrs. He is now 73. The following are the drugs he is taking Syndopa 110 = 6Am-10AM-2PM-6PM Syndoppa CR = 8AM-8PM Urimax F = night Waklert 50 = morning One aspirine tablet (myogrel 75) - noon Morning he is able to walk .. but by noon .. he could not walk and not able do anything with out any others help. At night things become worst .. his thigh muscles becomes stiff and very painful so that he could not sleep.. What could be the reason?
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Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem All these symptoms that you have listed are mostly related to Parkinson disease itself. This is the natural history of the disease. The fluctuation that you have mentioned could be related to OFF period after syn dopa that generally happens in patients with this disease. He would require further dose adjustment of his medications after careful clinical examination. Further, I will like you to tell that there is another option for treatment of Parkinson disease called as DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION. You need to consult a movement disorder specialist (Neurologist with advanced training in this disease) for the same. I am sorry that I do not know your location. If you are form India, the centers that will help you are 1. The Free Chiara tribunal center, Driven Chat Doctor. SIMIANS Bangalore 3. AIMS Hyderabad etc. Best wishes
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### Question: My father is having parkinson for the past 17 yrs. He is now 73. The following are the drugs he is taking Syndopa 110 = 6Am-10AM-2PM-6PM Syndoppa CR = 8AM-8PM Urimax F = night Waklert 50 = morning One aspirine tablet (myogrel 75) - noon Morning he is able to walk .. but by noon .. he could not walk and not able do anything with out any others help. At night things become worst .. his thigh muscles becomes stiff and very painful so that he could not sleep.. What could be the reason?
### Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem All these symptoms that you have listed are mostly related to Parkinson disease itself. This is the natural history of the disease. The fluctuation that you have mentioned could be related to OFF period after syn dopa that generally happens in patients with this disease. He would require further dose adjustment of his medications after careful clinical examination. Further, I will like you to tell that there is another option for treatment of Parkinson disease called as DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION. You need to consult a movement disorder specialist (Neurologist with advanced training in this disease) for the same. I am sorry that I do not know your location. If you are form India, the centers that will help you are 1. The Free Chiara tribunal center, Driven Chat Doctor. SIMIANS Bangalore 3. AIMS Hyderabad etc. Best wishes
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my right leg is much weaker than my left, and my balance is not very good, also my legs ache all the time, i have had MRIs. and show that nothing was wrong , i am taking Fenofibrate and since i have been taking it my legs seem to ache worse.do you have any suggestions as to what might be causing this .
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Hello, I have studied your case. Fenofibrate will lower bad cholesterol/triglycerides. LDL cholesterol is not good for vessels. Yes there are side effects of this medicine which include muscle pain. Musculoskeletal pain aches and pains in the extremities, joint pain and arthritis, and backache have been reported. Other common side effects includeConstipation, stomach/abdominal pain, gas, nausea, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, then consult your doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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### Question: my right leg is much weaker than my left, and my balance is not very good, also my legs ache all the time, i have had MRIs. and show that nothing was wrong , i am taking Fenofibrate and since i have been taking it my legs seem to ache worse.do you have any suggestions as to what might be causing this .
### Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Fenofibrate will lower bad cholesterol/triglycerides. LDL cholesterol is not good for vessels. Yes there are side effects of this medicine which include muscle pain. Musculoskeletal pain aches and pains in the extremities, joint pain and arthritis, and backache have been reported. Other common side effects includeConstipation, stomach/abdominal pain, gas, nausea, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, then consult your doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Hi I m getting a bit concerned about my heart a few weeks ago I was jut sat watching tele and my heart just nearly lept out of my throat I went to my local walk-in center because I had a severe panic attack I am now on medication for indegestion and propanalol for panic attacks but the tablets for the indigestion are not working I m suffering with the heart thumping as I m writing but the doctor said my hearts fine can you help I m so worried it could be more serious
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor An ECG, thyroid function blood test and a complete blood count would be able to assess the palpitations to see if there is any cause related to either of these 3 areas. If these are normal then this may mean that there is no organic cause and the increased heart rate is related to your panic attacks. If the tablets for indigestion are not working then you may want to see your doctor for another one that may work better for you. I hope this helps
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### Question: Hi I m getting a bit concerned about my heart a few weeks ago I was jut sat watching tele and my heart just nearly lept out of my throat I went to my local walk-in center because I had a severe panic attack I am now on medication for indegestion and propanalol for panic attacks but the tablets for the indigestion are not working I m suffering with the heart thumping as I m writing but the doctor said my hearts fine can you help I m so worried it could be more serious
### Answer: HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor An ECG, thyroid function blood test and a complete blood count would be able to assess the palpitations to see if there is any cause related to either of these 3 areas. If these are normal then this may mean that there is no organic cause and the increased heart rate is related to your panic attacks. If the tablets for indigestion are not working then you may want to see your doctor for another one that may work better for you. I hope this helps
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I have a tiny right paracentral disc osteophyte identified at c5 c6. I never had a fall etc, I was taking someone out of a stand to sit lift when i felt a pinch in my front right area ( neck to shoulder), with in two weeks I had signs of a hernatied disk so an MRI was done and found the findings of the right paracentral disc ostepphyte. My question is if I never had a fall, car accident etc how could I end up with this. I had no signs before my shoulder/arm strain and rotor cuff injury.
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Hi, You have not mentioned your age. If you are elderly then this might be due to degenerative changes occurring in your cervical spines and inter-vertebral disc producing osteophytes and disc lesion. Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined. Physiotherapy will be much helpful. Ok and take care.
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### Question: I have a tiny right paracentral disc osteophyte identified at c5 c6. I never had a fall etc, I was taking someone out of a stand to sit lift when i felt a pinch in my front right area ( neck to shoulder), with in two weeks I had signs of a hernatied disk so an MRI was done and found the findings of the right paracentral disc ostepphyte. My question is if I never had a fall, car accident etc how could I end up with this. I had no signs before my shoulder/arm strain and rotor cuff injury.
### Answer: Hi, You have not mentioned your age. If you are elderly then this might be due to degenerative changes occurring in your cervical spines and inter-vertebral disc producing osteophytes and disc lesion. Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined. Physiotherapy will be much helpful. Ok and take care.
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hi, my grandmother suffered from typhoid(thats what the doctor says) last month and she has been on bed since last 1 month. She cant move 1 of her hands and unable to open both her eyes(she can open 1 eye and rarely opens both eyes). She has been sleeping since last month and is completely bed ridden.She rarely opens her eyes and is always sleeping.The doctor said that some veins in her brain have shrunk(even though he never conducted mri or ct scan to conclude that) and said that it will take a long time to heal if she ever recovers. Can you please provide some guidance?
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Hello. Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best o help you. Typhoid have symptom like diarrhea, omitting, fever which increase day by day, abdominal pain, weakness, tiredness etc. As your grandmother bedridden since one month, and symptoms, so there are many causes for this. I suggest consulting a good physician for this. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Chat Doctor.
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### Question: hi, my grandmother suffered from typhoid(thats what the doctor says) last month and she has been on bed since last 1 month. She cant move 1 of her hands and unable to open both her eyes(she can open 1 eye and rarely opens both eyes). She has been sleeping since last month and is completely bed ridden.She rarely opens her eyes and is always sleeping.The doctor said that some veins in her brain have shrunk(even though he never conducted mri or ct scan to conclude that) and said that it will take a long time to heal if she ever recovers. Can you please provide some guidance?
### Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best o help you. Typhoid have symptom like diarrhea, omitting, fever which increase day by day, abdominal pain, weakness, tiredness etc. As your grandmother bedridden since one month, and symptoms, so there are many causes for this. I suggest consulting a good physician for this. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Chat Doctor.
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my partner has been experiencing soft erections for the past 2 months I just started seeing him again so I am assuming it has been about that long. I just went to get my anual exam and found out I had chlamydia. Could this be the reason he is having soft erections. He is going to get tested for everything as well but I just want to know if that maybe the reason for him having problems performing in bed.
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Hello, He should be tested and screened for sexually transmitted infections and advise him to get treatment as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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### Question: my partner has been experiencing soft erections for the past 2 months I just started seeing him again so I am assuming it has been about that long. I just went to get my anual exam and found out I had chlamydia. Could this be the reason he is having soft erections. He is going to get tested for everything as well but I just want to know if that maybe the reason for him having problems performing in bed.
### Answer: Hello, He should be tested and screened for sexually transmitted infections and advise him to get treatment as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi Doctor my name is vani,my brothers daughter Name s.yuvarani age 18 yrs she is mentally disturbed and always saying that she want to die and she feels like that someone are saying to her that why are you living die soon.so we want to know what is inside is mind by hipnotism it is possible to find out
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Hi Van, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. I have read your query carefully and I would like to advice you strongly to take your niece to a psychiatrist as soon as possible. What I can understand from the information given by you that your niece is having symptoms strongly suggestive of Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms. A further detailed assessment is needed to clarify. But immediate intervention by a psychiatrist is must. Also regarding hypnotism, it is helpful in some other conditions and that too not helpful in every individual. In this case there is no role for it. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if you need any further information. Regards Chat Doctor.
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### Question: Hi Doctor my name is vani,my brothers daughter Name s.yuvarani age 18 yrs she is mentally disturbed and always saying that she want to die and she feels like that someone are saying to her that why are you living die soon.so we want to know what is inside is mind by hipnotism it is possible to find out
### Answer: Hi Van, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. I have read your query carefully and I would like to advice you strongly to take your niece to a psychiatrist as soon as possible. What I can understand from the information given by you that your niece is having symptoms strongly suggestive of Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms. A further detailed assessment is needed to clarify. But immediate intervention by a psychiatrist is must. Also regarding hypnotism, it is helpful in some other conditions and that too not helpful in every individual. In this case there is no role for it. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if you need any further information. Regards Chat Doctor.
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My doctor told me to take vitcofol injection. after taking it.. my skin became little hard and i am continuously feeling that somthing is there at the place where i took injection. i am worried as doctor told me to take 9more vitcofol injection.. is there anything to worry about ?
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Hi, Local underlying subcutaneously collection or fibrosis or hardness or lunch formation may be normal variant after intramuscular injection but can be sign of local inflammation so need to be reviewed by your primary care physician before continuing second dose of the injection. Using local anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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### Question: My doctor told me to take vitcofol injection. after taking it.. my skin became little hard and i am continuously feeling that somthing is there at the place where i took injection. i am worried as doctor told me to take 9more vitcofol injection.. is there anything to worry about ?
### Answer: Hi, Local underlying subcutaneously collection or fibrosis or hardness or lunch formation may be normal variant after intramuscular injection but can be sign of local inflammation so need to be reviewed by your primary care physician before continuing second dose of the injection. Using local anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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I`m on anitibiotics (ciprofloxacin) and as a result have my tummy feel heavy. the information on the drug mentions Epigastric distress as one of the side effects(and i guess that is why have this), how do i be relieved from this as i don`t like it when my tummy is heavy. please help, are there any home remedies?
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Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Once the course of this antibiotic is done, the side effects will fade away. You can take antacids along with this, cold milk, fresh yogurt helps a lot. Also, homeopathic remedies help with acidity, without other unwanted effects, so you can try them as well. Takecare For further inquires- Chat Doctor. [email protected]
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### Question: I`m on anitibiotics (ciprofloxacin) and as a result have my tummy feel heavy. the information on the drug mentions Epigastric distress as one of the side effects(and i guess that is why have this), how do i be relieved from this as i don`t like it when my tummy is heavy. please help, are there any home remedies?
### Answer: Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Once the course of this antibiotic is done, the side effects will fade away. You can take antacids along with this, cold milk, fresh yogurt helps a lot. Also, homeopathic remedies help with acidity, without other unwanted effects, so you can try them as well. Takecare For further inquires- Chat Doctor. [email protected]
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Dear sir,I am working woman and presently 5 weeks preganant after two miscarriges.Today i have gone some place for some work but because of heavy rain, roads are not smooth and there were so much bumping while travelling by car. I m tense whearter my baby is fine or not.What precautions i have to take during the pregnancy?
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Hi I am aware of your concern and happy to guide you through this. During your pregnancy first you need to take care of your diet, don't take much stress, have a proper sleep, little of exercise but not too much of work load. If possible you should reduce travel for your work purpose and don't take stress
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### Question: Dear sir,I am working woman and presently 5 weeks preganant after two miscarriges.Today i have gone some place for some work but because of heavy rain, roads are not smooth and there were so much bumping while travelling by car. I m tense whearter my baby is fine or not.What precautions i have to take during the pregnancy?
### Answer: Hi I am aware of your concern and happy to guide you through this. During your pregnancy first you need to take care of your diet, don't take much stress, have a proper sleep, little of exercise but not too much of work load. If possible you should reduce travel for your work purpose and don't take stress
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My glucose blood sugar level was 120, and my Iron level reads 194. I had a blood work up because i am tired all the time, no matter how many hours of sleep i get, and also for the past 6-9 months i have and continue to lose a large amount of hair. I initially thought this was because i lost 70 pounds in the past year, but it wont stop falling out.
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Hi, I understand your concern. The total iron level normal range is 60 - 170; yours is a bit higher than normal range (194). Further tests are recommended to determine why your iron levels are higher than the normal range:- iron supplements- it. B12 deficiencies (it. B12 and folic acid levels to check)- complete blood count-peripheral smear-total iron binding capacity In this way we can determine why you are tired all the time and why you are losing a large amount of hair. Hematologist to consult further. Hope this helps.
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### Question: My glucose blood sugar level was 120, and my Iron level reads 194. I had a blood work up because i am tired all the time, no matter how many hours of sleep i get, and also for the past 6-9 months i have and continue to lose a large amount of hair. I initially thought this was because i lost 70 pounds in the past year, but it wont stop falling out.
### Answer: Hi, I understand your concern. The total iron level normal range is 60 - 170; yours is a bit higher than normal range (194). Further tests are recommended to determine why your iron levels are higher than the normal range:- iron supplements- it. B12 deficiencies (it. B12 and folic acid levels to check)- complete blood count-peripheral smear-total iron binding capacity In this way we can determine why you are tired all the time and why you are losing a large amount of hair. Hematologist to consult further. Hope this helps.
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I noticed a hard bone-like lump below my collar bone (i am thinking the top rib) It feels as hard as bone, it is unmoveable, and pretty much has the same contour as a rib but feels a lot different from the right side as it protrudes more, the left side of that area is flat. It starts pretty much on my sternum then extends to the left about 2 inches, then the area is flat again. It feels like it might be wider than a normal rib too. I can t move it around. It is non-painful, but i am not sure since when I have it. I would just like an idea as to what this could be.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion, you are mostly having enlarged subcuticular lymph node. In neck, there are many lymph nodes and subcuticular nodes are one of the group. The most common cause for lymph node enlargement is infection and second most common is malignancy. So better to get done ultrasound examination of neck for confirmation of lymph node enlargement. If this is lymph node then fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) should be done to establish the diagnosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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### Question: I noticed a hard bone-like lump below my collar bone (i am thinking the top rib) It feels as hard as bone, it is unmoveable, and pretty much has the same contour as a rib but feels a lot different from the right side as it protrudes more, the left side of that area is flat. It starts pretty much on my sternum then extends to the left about 2 inches, then the area is flat again. It feels like it might be wider than a normal rib too. I can t move it around. It is non-painful, but i am not sure since when I have it. I would just like an idea as to what this could be.
### Answer: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion, you are mostly having enlarged subcuticular lymph node. In neck, there are many lymph nodes and subcuticular nodes are one of the group. The most common cause for lymph node enlargement is infection and second most common is malignancy. So better to get done ultrasound examination of neck for confirmation of lymph node enlargement. If this is lymph node then fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) should be done to establish the diagnosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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hi, i am from kuwait, i have 2 kids. my first daughter is 5 year old. my second son is 3 and half year old. Both of them are allergic to milk. please tell me the suggestion for other substitute for milk. both my kids have the often complents of leg pain ( over calf
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Hello, An alternative for milk : 1. Coconut milk 2.soda milk3. Badam milk Above 3 are less allergic and highly nutritious than cows milk. You can prepare in the home itself with good hygiene method. You can give egg yolk (yellow) which is less allergic and highly nutritious. You can try germinated seeds for the elder child. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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### Question: hi, i am from kuwait, i have 2 kids. my first daughter is 5 year old. my second son is 3 and half year old. Both of them are allergic to milk. please tell me the suggestion for other substitute for milk. both my kids have the often complents of leg pain ( over calf
### Answer: Hello, An alternative for milk : 1. Coconut milk 2.soda milk3. Badam milk Above 3 are less allergic and highly nutritious than cows milk. You can prepare in the home itself with good hygiene method. You can give egg yolk (yellow) which is less allergic and highly nutritious. You can try germinated seeds for the elder child. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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I am suffering from nightfall it occurs 2 to 3 times a week . ... hello sir m raj i have night fall problem 2-3 year rite now m age of 24 pls help me . .... It start from last month and it is continue going on every week, i am woried and scared from that matter .please help
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HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of night emission. Please note that night emission is very common at the age of adolescence and nothing to be worried about. It usually gets resolved itself without any treatment. Following measure will help you to improve your general heath and get rid of this issue.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor.
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### Question: I am suffering from nightfall it occurs 2 to 3 times a week . ... hello sir m raj i have night fall problem 2-3 year rite now m age of 24 pls help me . .... It start from last month and it is continue going on every week, i am woried and scared from that matter .please help
### Answer: HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem of night emission. Please note that night emission is very common at the age of adolescence and nothing to be worried about. It usually gets resolved itself without any treatment. Following measure will help you to improve your general heath and get rid of this issue.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor.
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Hello. My mom has been suffering w/ an issue for about 5 years now. It appears that almost every time she travels when she returns she becomes sick. The symptoms are as follows: vomitting, feVer, redness (breast, back, and legs), has burning feeling on skin. Then the last of the illness sHe breaks out in chills (begins sweating and skin gets cool). Do you know what this might be? Shes been hospitalized twice and has been to a few doctors, but nothing. Please help!
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### Question: Hello. My mom has been suffering w/ an issue for about 5 years now. It appears that almost every time she travels when she returns she becomes sick. The symptoms are as follows: vomitting, feVer, redness (breast, back, and legs), has burning feeling on skin. Then the last of the illness sHe breaks out in chills (begins sweating and skin gets cool). Do you know what this might be? Shes been hospitalized twice and has been to a few doctors, but nothing. Please help!
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I have a single red dot on the head of my penis. It is a single dot that does not itch or blister or anything out of the ordinary. It is a pink/red color. I have been with my same girlfriend for quite some time now and have not had sex with anyone else besides her in over a year. She has tested clean this summer from any STD s so I know that she is clean. I am 23 and 5,9 .
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Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum As it is not giving any problem it is most likely to be a pearly penile pa pule/skin tag. It is difficult to diagnose without examination. So, please visit doctor for examination and further management if required. All the best.
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### Question: I have a single red dot on the head of my penis. It is a single dot that does not itch or blister or anything out of the ordinary. It is a pink/red color. I have been with my same girlfriend for quite some time now and have not had sex with anyone else besides her in over a year. She has tested clean this summer from any STD s so I know that she is clean. I am 23 and 5,9 .
### Answer: Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum As it is not giving any problem it is most likely to be a pearly penile pa pule/skin tag. It is difficult to diagnose without examination. So, please visit doctor for examination and further management if required. All the best.
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Hi, I have a 6 week old infant who for the past week or so seems to have a prickly heat/contact dermatitis type of rash on his face and ears. At first it was on a small area, but it seems to be getting worse. I have applied hydrocortisone cream, which initially seemed to work but now I don t see any results. This morning I found some yellow crusting on his outer ear, and there seems to be clear fluid oozing from behind his ear. Any ideas what this might be. We have our 6-wk checkup on monday. Should I wait till then or is this an emergent problem?
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Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I think it is not an emergency. It may be an eczema or a cradle cap. If the HY Chat Doctor. A known brand such as Muster has a Stelatopia cream especially for eczema. You can try some of these and see if its any progress. Don't worry. It will resolve itself withing time.
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### Question: Hi, I have a 6 week old infant who for the past week or so seems to have a prickly heat/contact dermatitis type of rash on his face and ears. At first it was on a small area, but it seems to be getting worse. I have applied hydrocortisone cream, which initially seemed to work but now I don t see any results. This morning I found some yellow crusting on his outer ear, and there seems to be clear fluid oozing from behind his ear. Any ideas what this might be. We have our 6-wk checkup on monday. Should I wait till then or is this an emergent problem?
### Answer: Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I think it is not an emergency. It may be an eczema or a cradle cap. If the HY Chat Doctor. A known brand such as Muster has a Stelatopia cream especially for eczema. You can try some of these and see if its any progress. Don't worry. It will resolve itself withing time.
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I LIVE IN COLORADO AND I EXPERIENCE A TYPE OF RASH OVER 40% OF MY BODY. I VE SEEN A DERMATOLIGIST BUT HE SAID IT WAS JUST COLORADO S CLIMATE. I VE LIVED HERE SINCE 1988 AND THE PROBLEM STARTED ONLY A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I VE SPENT 100 S OF DOLLARS ON CREAMS AND OINTMENTS BUT NOTHING WORKS. ANY IDEAS?.
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Hello, It would be difficult for me to come to diagnosis with your only symptom, extensive rash. It could be a Psoriasis, Atomic dermatitis or a simple viral rash or prickly heat. Please avoid self medication and do consult your dermatologist to come to a diagnosis and to initiate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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### Question: I LIVE IN COLORADO AND I EXPERIENCE A TYPE OF RASH OVER 40% OF MY BODY. I VE SEEN A DERMATOLIGIST BUT HE SAID IT WAS JUST COLORADO S CLIMATE. I VE LIVED HERE SINCE 1988 AND THE PROBLEM STARTED ONLY A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I VE SPENT 100 S OF DOLLARS ON CREAMS AND OINTMENTS BUT NOTHING WORKS. ANY IDEAS?.
### Answer: Hello, It would be difficult for me to come to diagnosis with your only symptom, extensive rash. It could be a Psoriasis, Atomic dermatitis or a simple viral rash or prickly heat. Please avoid self medication and do consult your dermatologist to come to a diagnosis and to initiate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My grandson had a high fever ever since Saturday, they keep on saying that it is a Viral infection, but it persists, as soon as the medicine is over, around one hour before the fever starts going up. Yesterday he dad 103 and today we just read 102.8 Is this normal? How long will the body resist? he is 6 years old and looks week
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Hi...your pediatrician might be right. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards -
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### Question: My grandson had a high fever ever since Saturday, they keep on saying that it is a Viral infection, but it persists, as soon as the medicine is over, around one hour before the fever starts going up. Yesterday he dad 103 and today we just read 102.8 Is this normal? How long will the body resist? he is 6 years old and looks week
### Answer: Hi...your pediatrician might be right. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards -
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My friend s son recently underwent laparoscopic due to abnormal pain on his right side of lower abdomen....the DOC told there s a kind of bouncing sensation felt when he pressed on the painful area.However the pain and bouncing still persist even after the doc did some minor detachment on the area. The doc isnt sure of the causes and suggested the boy may need major operation in the colon to identify the cause......i feel this is ridiculous......pls help me what could have been done
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Pain in right side of lower abdomen could be due to constipation, right kidney stone, appendicitis, bowel cancer, hernia, pelvic inflammatory disease, ulcerative colitis. Now I can not say what exactly your doctor have done since I have not seen any document of patient file. Here I suggest if your doctor is not sure what it is then change your doctor and take a secondary opinion. For evaluation ultrasound of abdomen as well ct scan also may be needed. I suggest going ahead if needed and suggested by the next doctor to evaluate properly and take treatment according to it. Take care.
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### Question: My friend s son recently underwent laparoscopic due to abnormal pain on his right side of lower abdomen....the DOC told there s a kind of bouncing sensation felt when he pressed on the painful area.However the pain and bouncing still persist even after the doc did some minor detachment on the area. The doc isnt sure of the causes and suggested the boy may need major operation in the colon to identify the cause......i feel this is ridiculous......pls help me what could have been done
### Answer: Pain in right side of lower abdomen could be due to constipation, right kidney stone, appendicitis, bowel cancer, hernia, pelvic inflammatory disease, ulcerative colitis. Now I can not say what exactly your doctor have done since I have not seen any document of patient file. Here I suggest if your doctor is not sure what it is then change your doctor and take a secondary opinion. For evaluation ultrasound of abdomen as well ct scan also may be needed. I suggest going ahead if needed and suggested by the next doctor to evaluate properly and take treatment according to it. Take care.
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I have upper abdominal pain around my sternum sometimes on the left and sometimes on the right and almost non stop nausea a white residue on my tongue but no heartburn although sometimes gas and bloating my stools also seem paler and foul smelling. I had an ultrasound of my abdomen and an endoscopy that showed a 2cm hiatus hernia. I have been put on omeprazole 20mg per day now upped to 40mg. Could there be another problem as well as the hiatus hernia as I have changed my diet raised the head of my bed and not rested for three hours after meals but still feeling very nauseous and suffering with the pains. Have had symptoms for about 12 weeks so far?
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The symptoms you have mentioned.i.e pain abdomen, bloating, pale stools suggests there may be problem in your liver apart from your hiatus hernia. If such parent come to my clinic, would suggest the following tests reach the possible diagnosis of obstructive jaundiceUltrasound abdominLiver function tasteful blood count It is better to consult a physician in your area.
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### Question: I have upper abdominal pain around my sternum sometimes on the left and sometimes on the right and almost non stop nausea a white residue on my tongue but no heartburn although sometimes gas and bloating my stools also seem paler and foul smelling. I had an ultrasound of my abdomen and an endoscopy that showed a 2cm hiatus hernia. I have been put on omeprazole 20mg per day now upped to 40mg. Could there be another problem as well as the hiatus hernia as I have changed my diet raised the head of my bed and not rested for three hours after meals but still feeling very nauseous and suffering with the pains. Have had symptoms for about 12 weeks so far?
### Answer: The symptoms you have mentioned.i.e pain abdomen, bloating, pale stools suggests there may be problem in your liver apart from your hiatus hernia. If such parent come to my clinic, would suggest the following tests reach the possible diagnosis of obstructive jaundiceUltrasound abdominLiver function tasteful blood count It is better to consult a physician in your area.
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Hi. Several months ago I got a large bump on my face...Like a zit but much bigger. I squeezed it a lot and got a lot of pus out of it but it still hasnt gone away completely. I try to squeeze it but nothing really comes out but my fingers stink after sqeezing on it. What could cause this? (I am 23 years old, 5 1 and 90 pounds.)
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This was an infected sebaceous cyst that got Chat Doctor. It will not go away unless it is surgically excised. May I assure you that it is a benign condition.
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### Question: Hi. Several months ago I got a large bump on my face...Like a zit but much bigger. I squeezed it a lot and got a lot of pus out of it but it still hasnt gone away completely. I try to squeeze it but nothing really comes out but my fingers stink after sqeezing on it. What could cause this? (I am 23 years old, 5 1 and 90 pounds.)
### Answer: This was an infected sebaceous cyst that got Chat Doctor. It will not go away unless it is surgically excised. May I assure you that it is a benign condition.
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I am having pain from my right hip down into my whole thigh (not going to the knee). What could this possibly be. I am taking 300 mg of gabapentin 5 to 6 times a day for neuropathy from foot operation 5 years ago. Could this be from that or possibly from the very minute leg length discrepancy now from the surgery?
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Hi, As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated to rule out conditions like sciatica. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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### Question: I am having pain from my right hip down into my whole thigh (not going to the knee). What could this possibly be. I am taking 300 mg of gabapentin 5 to 6 times a day for neuropathy from foot operation 5 years ago. Could this be from that or possibly from the very minute leg length discrepancy now from the surgery?
### Answer: Hi, As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated to rule out conditions like sciatica. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi First let me say that I have been to the cardiologist on very occassions and the last time I went (my regular physican recommended a follow-up visit because I hadn t been in a while and supposedly I have what they call a bicuspid valve. So I went and he told me that my heart apppeared to be functioning properly. My concern that I shared with him was that every once in a while all of a sudden my heart starts like flutterly pretty strongly and will go on for a few minutes I get very weak and my arms seem very heavy when this occurs. My visit was just before my daughters wedding (as he suggested just to be sure all is ok, that I could go for a stress test and also possibly wear a monitor) I advised it would probably be after wedding and he indicated there was no urgency. Well I hadn t had any symptoms of this for the last 3 months or more so of course I didn t go and then all of a sudden I had this occurrence. I m a thin person and when this is happening I feel like my whole upper body is moving. Any thoughts?
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You may take a beta blocker as a prophylaxis against this attacks like Concord 5 mg once at the morning...
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### Question: Hi First let me say that I have been to the cardiologist on very occassions and the last time I went (my regular physican recommended a follow-up visit because I hadn t been in a while and supposedly I have what they call a bicuspid valve. So I went and he told me that my heart apppeared to be functioning properly. My concern that I shared with him was that every once in a while all of a sudden my heart starts like flutterly pretty strongly and will go on for a few minutes I get very weak and my arms seem very heavy when this occurs. My visit was just before my daughters wedding (as he suggested just to be sure all is ok, that I could go for a stress test and also possibly wear a monitor) I advised it would probably be after wedding and he indicated there was no urgency. Well I hadn t had any symptoms of this for the last 3 months or more so of course I didn t go and then all of a sudden I had this occurrence. I m a thin person and when this is happening I feel like my whole upper body is moving. Any thoughts?
### Answer: You may take a beta blocker as a prophylaxis against this attacks like Concord 5 mg once at the morning...
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My daughter (5yrs old) was prescribed Azythromycin (300mg / 100mg per 5ml) last week Friday and we were instructed to start it on Saturday if her fever continued. We started on Saturday with a 1 1/2 tsp dose with continued 3/4 tsp doses. We are now on day three of taking the medication with no relief in her fever. I have been treating with OTC Children s Advil for the fever. I am wondering how long it should take for the fever to disappear? She was tested for the flu and this was negative. Are we dealing with a virus and I just have to let it run its course?
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Hi.regarding your query, of fever still persists after documentation of the temperature for three days it is better to do a blood total count just to make sure it is a viral infection or bacterial. If associated with any other symptoms like cough, sore throat, vomiting, abdominal pain, symptomatic treatment would be apt with an antipyretic like paracetamol that should have been taken along with the antibiotic plus an antacid. Do not worry. :) hope this helps
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### Question: My daughter (5yrs old) was prescribed Azythromycin (300mg / 100mg per 5ml) last week Friday and we were instructed to start it on Saturday if her fever continued. We started on Saturday with a 1 1/2 tsp dose with continued 3/4 tsp doses. We are now on day three of taking the medication with no relief in her fever. I have been treating with OTC Children s Advil for the fever. I am wondering how long it should take for the fever to disappear? She was tested for the flu and this was negative. Are we dealing with a virus and I just have to let it run its course?
### Answer: Hi.regarding your query, of fever still persists after documentation of the temperature for three days it is better to do a blood total count just to make sure it is a viral infection or bacterial. If associated with any other symptoms like cough, sore throat, vomiting, abdominal pain, symptomatic treatment would be apt with an antipyretic like paracetamol that should have been taken along with the antibiotic plus an antacid. Do not worry. :) hope this helps
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My 6 year old daughter complains of chest pain and leg pain often. The chest pain ushually occurs after she has been running and the leg pains occur all throughout the day and the doctor keeps saying that is just growing pains, without checking anything, but they have been happening for over a year now
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Hello. I just read through your question. I agree with your doctor that the leg pains are most likely due to growing pains. However, I believe the chest pain might be occurring because of bronchospasm, similar to asthma, where the lungs are unable to expand fully to accept oxygen. I recommend raising this topic with your doctor.
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### Question: My 6 year old daughter complains of chest pain and leg pain often. The chest pain ushually occurs after she has been running and the leg pains occur all throughout the day and the doctor keeps saying that is just growing pains, without checking anything, but they have been happening for over a year now
### Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. I agree with your doctor that the leg pains are most likely due to growing pains. However, I believe the chest pain might be occurring because of bronchospasm, similar to asthma, where the lungs are unable to expand fully to accept oxygen. I recommend raising this topic with your doctor.
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i have a feeling my belly piercing is infected, i had it pierced befor and it got infected so i took i out. some people say to let it make its way out because if i dont ill just have to get it cut and drained. i do not want to take it out, so what do i do? leave it and let it make its way out?
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have skin infection at belly piercing site which could be due to excessive instrumentation, and it could be due to improperly sterilized instruments. Need not worry. I would suggest you to apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil and apply it on infected site. You should remove piercing and get it properly cleaned and sterilized and reinsert it. Don't use ant cosmetics and hard substances on it. Apply topical antibacterial ointment on it such as McCoppin. Take diet rich in vitamin E. Chat Doctor. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes,
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### Question: i have a feeling my belly piercing is infected, i had it pierced befor and it got infected so i took i out. some people say to let it make its way out because if i dont ill just have to get it cut and drained. i do not want to take it out, so what do i do? leave it and let it make its way out?
### Answer: Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have skin infection at belly piercing site which could be due to excessive instrumentation, and it could be due to improperly sterilized instruments. Need not worry. I would suggest you to apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil and apply it on infected site. You should remove piercing and get it properly cleaned and sterilized and reinsert it. Don't use ant cosmetics and hard substances on it. Apply topical antibacterial ointment on it such as McCoppin. Take diet rich in vitamin E. Chat Doctor. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes,
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I had 2 cardiac stents 18 months ago... No chest pain since but lately I can hardly walk very far without becoming very short of breath and my heart rate going up high. No energy. Occasionally feel a hard pressure squeezing feeling around the upper part of my heart. Doesn t last long. I m a nurse and would tell a patient with these symptoms to go to the ER but can t seem to take my own device. I m 70 years old and still work full time. Need to go to work tomorrow.
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Hi thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that your symptoms are suggestive of angina, may be a new blockage has been developed in your arteries and this needs to be evaluated before any complications.It's advisable for you to personally consult a cardiologist and get your TMT done, if result will be positive then you have to go for an angiography. Hopefully this will answer your query. Kind Regards Chat Doctor.
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### Question: I had 2 cardiac stents 18 months ago... No chest pain since but lately I can hardly walk very far without becoming very short of breath and my heart rate going up high. No energy. Occasionally feel a hard pressure squeezing feeling around the upper part of my heart. Doesn t last long. I m a nurse and would tell a patient with these symptoms to go to the ER but can t seem to take my own device. I m 70 years old and still work full time. Need to go to work tomorrow.
### Answer: Hi thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that your symptoms are suggestive of angina, may be a new blockage has been developed in your arteries and this needs to be evaluated before any complications.It's advisable for you to personally consult a cardiologist and get your TMT done, if result will be positive then you have to go for an angiography. Hopefully this will answer your query. Kind Regards Chat Doctor.
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hi i just had my marena removed...: birth controll ..and i started bleeding the next day and i had it for a week..but its really heavy and extremly painfull cramping..i have been using tampons...and big globes of blood have been coming out...is this normal
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Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Since IRENA is a hormonal device, removal causes with Chat Doctor. The amount of bleeding depends on the endometrial thickness present prior to the onset of the bleed. Cramping is mostly an after effect as the uterus contracts during the process. You may use a uterine anti-spasmodic for relief. To reduce the bleeding you should use styptics and report the matter to your gynecologist for proper management. If there is no respite, you may need hormone supplements to arrest the bleeding. Avoid using tampons to know the exact amount of bleeding and also to reduce cramps and chances of infection. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you good health.
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### Question: hi i just had my marena removed...: birth controll ..and i started bleeding the next day and i had it for a week..but its really heavy and extremly painfull cramping..i have been using tampons...and big globes of blood have been coming out...is this normal
### Answer: Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Since IRENA is a hormonal device, removal causes with Chat Doctor. The amount of bleeding depends on the endometrial thickness present prior to the onset of the bleed. Cramping is mostly an after effect as the uterus contracts during the process. You may use a uterine anti-spasmodic for relief. To reduce the bleeding you should use styptics and report the matter to your gynecologist for proper management. If there is no respite, you may need hormone supplements to arrest the bleeding. Avoid using tampons to know the exact amount of bleeding and also to reduce cramps and chances of infection. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you good health.
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hey there i use veet hair removal spray yesterday on my genital area i am man. after i use veet i feel very bad on my genitals area but now when i am having sex i am having problem to get hard and stay hard. i am really worried what happened to me. and have i got any side effect please help me
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Hello, It is unlikely be related to MEET. If symptoms persists better to consult a urologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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### Question: hey there i use veet hair removal spray yesterday on my genital area i am man. after i use veet i feel very bad on my genitals area but now when i am having sex i am having problem to get hard and stay hard. i am really worried what happened to me. and have i got any side effect please help me
### Answer: Hello, It is unlikely be related to MEET. If symptoms persists better to consult a urologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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Hi,this will sound a very weird question but is it possible to still be pregnant when told i had miscarried? when i was 7 weeks pregnant i had early scan because of previous miscarriage. Scan showed good strong healthy heartbeat showin at just 6 days behind what i thought i was. 2 weeks later another scan showed that fetus had vanished. Gestational sac was there and had still been growing to the dates i should have been. I passed nwhat i believed to be the sac 2 weeks later. A follow up scan showed empty uterus but still showed a very small bleed still. Antibiotics were prescribed to prevent infection and i bleed for a few more days. I have since had 3 regular periods excatly 28 days cycle. However the last 3 or 4 weeks i have noticed that my stomach has slightly swollen and i regularly am feeling movements in my stomach. I am scared to see my gp because i feel he may think i m paranoid or displaying signs of a phantom pregnancy! please help! my partner thinks its all in my head as he saw alongside with me the scan that showed my uterus was empty and he was there when i was told that the fetus had vanished!
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Hallow Dear, Vanishing of fetal heart beats was confirmed by ultrasonography meaning thereby that you had missed abortion. Later on you aborted completely as evident from the ultrasonography. So continuation of this pregnancy is out of consideration. Your belly has grown, and you are feeling some weird movements in the abdomen. This is most likely due to over eating due to which your belly has increased in size, and you have gaseous problems. Gurgling movements of gases in the intestines is perceived often as fetal movements. I would advise you to take some carminative mixture, plain soda to expel the gases. If needed, you may take some digestive enzyme preparations. Worms also can cause such symptoms. You may take deforming medicine. This should give you relief. Pregnancy starts showing visibly by increase in the size of the abdomen after 16 weeks. So this increase in the belly size cannot be correlated to pregnancy. However, I do not wish to insult your feelings and perception. I am sure you are honest in describing your symptoms. Therefore, to confirm or rule out your suspicion, please perform urine pregnancy test on your morning first urine sample. This will clarify the dilemma. Even ultrasonography can give you direct visual evidence of the pregnancy status. I am sure, this should help you.
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### Question: Hi,this will sound a very weird question but is it possible to still be pregnant when told i had miscarried? when i was 7 weeks pregnant i had early scan because of previous miscarriage. Scan showed good strong healthy heartbeat showin at just 6 days behind what i thought i was. 2 weeks later another scan showed that fetus had vanished. Gestational sac was there and had still been growing to the dates i should have been. I passed nwhat i believed to be the sac 2 weeks later. A follow up scan showed empty uterus but still showed a very small bleed still. Antibiotics were prescribed to prevent infection and i bleed for a few more days. I have since had 3 regular periods excatly 28 days cycle. However the last 3 or 4 weeks i have noticed that my stomach has slightly swollen and i regularly am feeling movements in my stomach. I am scared to see my gp because i feel he may think i m paranoid or displaying signs of a phantom pregnancy! please help! my partner thinks its all in my head as he saw alongside with me the scan that showed my uterus was empty and he was there when i was told that the fetus had vanished!
### Answer: Hallow Dear, Vanishing of fetal heart beats was confirmed by ultrasonography meaning thereby that you had missed abortion. Later on you aborted completely as evident from the ultrasonography. So continuation of this pregnancy is out of consideration. Your belly has grown, and you are feeling some weird movements in the abdomen. This is most likely due to over eating due to which your belly has increased in size, and you have gaseous problems. Gurgling movements of gases in the intestines is perceived often as fetal movements. I would advise you to take some carminative mixture, plain soda to expel the gases. If needed, you may take some digestive enzyme preparations. Worms also can cause such symptoms. You may take deforming medicine. This should give you relief. Pregnancy starts showing visibly by increase in the size of the abdomen after 16 weeks. So this increase in the belly size cannot be correlated to pregnancy. However, I do not wish to insult your feelings and perception. I am sure you are honest in describing your symptoms. Therefore, to confirm or rule out your suspicion, please perform urine pregnancy test on your morning first urine sample. This will clarify the dilemma. Even ultrasonography can give you direct visual evidence of the pregnancy status. I am sure, this should help you.
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