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Hi, this is just a quick question- when my son was born, his teeth didnt come in until he was over a year old. He was still losing baby teeth when he was in high school. his adult permanent teeth are very small. Is this an indication of anything? Im just very curious. thank you!
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Hello, It looks like your son has delayed milestones, and in case if the milk teeth were falling even when he was in high school, then it looks like over-retained milk teeth. Also, if his teeth are small you should, first, get an x-ray done to see if his teeth are actually small or partially erupted. At times small teeth can be due to a large jaw which can give an appearance of small teeth even if the teeth are normal. So my suggestion is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated so that a thorough clinical examination and an x-ray can be done for confirmation of the exact status of his teeth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Okay so here are my symptoms, feel free to ask any questions... Constant headache (ranging from a 3-9) Periodic Dizziness and bad balance (usually accompanied with a bad headache) Random Neck Pain Laying on where my neck and head meet causing headache, nausea and dizziness Random shaking of my hand/forearm (lasting for 30seconds- to 30 minutes (on and off)) Random numbness and tingling of hands and feet Random nerve thing ( great description huh?) my hand will be poked/pinched/ect and my foot or part of my face will go numb/tingly, this will happen when my foot is poked/pinched/ect Random Memory loss (hard time remembering things) Random Temporary confusion Random Difficultly finding words Random Slurred speech I ve had the headaches and dizziness for almost a year and the other symptoms have made themselves know and have been getting worst for a couple of months. Also, symptoms will be very calm, less frequent and not as intense for a week or two and them get worst for a 2 weeks or so at a time.
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Hello, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder or anxiety. But, before concluding that it is just anxiety, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests
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My kidney transplant was in 1995 from a related donor. My new kidney is placed in the right anterior pelvic area. Recently the gynocologist ordered a transvaginal ultrasound. On the left ovary is found a cyst. Family history indicates ovarian cancer in my mother and other maternal relatives. Paternal pancreatic cancer is in the history. I am very concerned, would consider seriously a hysterectomy to save my kidney and continue life without the constant concern from the family history and the immunosuppressent medications of developing cancer myself. Suggestions/Recommendations please?
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Hello, A cyst in the kidney is a benign finding. It is a thin-walled fluid containing sac-like structure which is present in most people after middle age. If the cyst in the kidney is less than three centimeters in size, then there is no concern. It is important to note that you have ovarian cancer and pancreas cancer running in your extended family. For ovarian cancer, it is recommended that you get a CA125 test done annually. It is a tumor marker for cancer of the ovary, and before cancer starts, the CA125 levels usually go up. If there is a high CA125 level, then you should get investigated for possible ovarian tumors. In the case of pancreatic cancer, it is suggested that you get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done every year and also get CA19-9 levels tested. The CA19-9 is a tumor marker for pancreatic cancer and might help in predicting the possibility of the disease by doing a blood test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi doc. Good afternoon I have a question regarding the result of my X-ray can u please help me because this is one of my requirements for pre employment.My X-ray result impression is no focal consolidations is identified. Suspicious densities in the right apex for which a follow up apicolordotic view may be of help if clinically indicated .
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Normal chest x-ray is done in PosteroAnterior view (PA view). In this technique the apical part of both lungs are hidden by bony structures like clavicle and first 2 ribs. So any opacity in apical area can be masked or not properly visualized in PA view. So apicolordotic view will be needed. In this the x-ray is taken in such a way that bony structures are not going to obstruct apical areas. So apical areas are clearly seen, and better reporting can be done. So in your case apicolordotic view is must rule out apical infiltration. Apical infiltration is seen most commonly with TB and pneumonia. So get done apicolordotic view to rule out these.
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So I have a very bad pain rite where my ribs connect to my chest plate it hurts when I breath bend over or twist the pain is strong enough to make me stop breathing when it flairs up can u help me my name is Ryan n im 25 Im 58 n I weigh 180 as of right now shuermanns on my spin
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more because your pain is associated with specific movement and position. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. 6. Sit with proper back and chest support. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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My husbands left side of chest has been hurting for about a month now. He said it was moving up to his shoulder and to his back. The left side of chest about 2 inches or so below his colar bone looks swollen. He can hardly use his left arm to lift anything. Could this have something to do with his heart? Onset of a heart attack? Why would it be swollen? And if it was heart attack, then why would it be hurting for so long? Im trying to get my husband to go to the dr to get checked out but I need some answers first to help talk him in to it. He does not think it could be a heart attack because it has been hurting for so long. At first he just thought it was a pulled muscle and doesnt want to go to the dr and they say its a pulled muscle and he feel silly.
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Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that typical heart pains have some characteristics. They are usually retro-sternal pains likes quizzing, tightness or heaviness. They may irradiate to both arms, neck and jaw and last from 5-20 minutes. In cases of a heart attack the pain is very strong, and it lasts more than 30 minutes. It might be associated with nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, profuse sweat. A heart attack is a Chat Doctor. It can not last for months. There are rare cases when a person might experience a heart attack without knowing it. The pains that you describe for several days, related to arm movement, associated with swollen are not related with a heart problem. It has to do with a musculoskeletal problem with possible inflammation. Even though my opinion is that you should meat a doctor. It is important to treat this problem and not leave it because it might cause other problems if it is an inflammatory process in the Meade. Hope I was helpful. Wish your husband good health. Best regards.
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Hello.. My Father is suffering from Sugar and bp as well.His age is around 46. Due to this Kidneys got effected. Initially creatinine level is 10. Now got reduced to 8 after performing 3 to 4 dialasis. Could You please let me know the solution. Thanks in advance
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HelloThanks for query, Based on your statement I would state that your father has Chronic Parenchymal Kidney disease due to diabetic nephropathy. He needs to consult and has to be under observation and treatment of qualified Nephrologist. Since his creatinine levels are high about 8 he has to undergo dialysis at frequent intervals as per suggestions of Nephrologist. Since he is 46 years old discuss with Nephrologist about the exploring possibility of Renal Transplant. Chat Doctor.
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I was diagnosed with Afib 4 years ago when I had a mild stroke. Residual is on the right side of the body, primarily in the foot. Numbness comes and goes intermittently and lately I am in constant Afib with a good rhythm. I am on Warfarin, what are the chances of me having another stroke? And if so, will it affect the same side of the body?
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Hi, If the better care is taken for Atrial fibrillation then there may not any complication was seen, without the EKG tracing it is difficult to say about the continues A-fib. Unless it is the severe one and when it is severe A-fib it is the medical emergency, so it cannot continue A-fib. Of course, you must be having some symptoms, but that may not be due to A-fib, in a severe form of the disease and not treated well second stroke is likely, but it happens in the very rare case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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For the past 3 days I have had a fullness and pain in my lower abdomen. I have no appetite before mid-afternoon. Simply seem to disappear by 7-8PM. My guess was a bladder infection, but no pain with urination. I am a 34 year old female and am positive I am not pregnant.
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HI. The causes of Fullness and Pain in Lower Abdomen with loss of appetite can be due to Enteritis, Typhoid, and such problems of the intestine. This is a natural process when there is intestinal infection or affection of whatever reason, the first thing the body responds by loss of appetite, This is a natural protective mechanism. I would advise the blood tests _ CBC, tidal for typhoid, culture and sensitivity of the blood for typhoid, liver functions as hepatitis is one of the important reasons for loss of appetite. Ultrasonography if required by the Doctor who would examine you and prescribe you the proper treatment. This can not really occur due to Urinary Bladder infections
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I have a very bad cough for about 2 weeks which has gotten worse. my whole face hurts. my ears are clogged. now my back hurts from coughing. started throwing up from lots of flem. I thought it started out as an sinus infection. now I need medical attention
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Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. There is most likely a possibility of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in your case. You should consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination. Following investigation may require for appropriate diagnosis - - Complete Blood Count. - CRP, ESR. - Sputum examination including culture. - Chest X-ray. Depending upon above test results there may be need for Ultrasonography of Thorax and HRCT. There is a need Antibiotic treatment. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.
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My husband had surgery in June, 2010 on his right shoulder to repair a partially torn rotator cuff and bicep detachment. A nerve block was inserted in his neck/shoulder area for pain. When the block was removed three days after surgery, there was a tremor in his right hand - sort of a rolling motion between his thumb and first finger. The orthopedic surgeon could not determine the tremor s cause and referred my husband to a neurologist for tests. The neurologist spent five minutes with him and said that it was Parkinson s. He has no other Parkinson s symptoms. He prescribed Mysoline, which had no effect on the tremor and made him feel as though he were on speed. He was referred to a neurologist who specializes in motion disorders who prescribed Sinemet. After beginning with 1/2 tablet 3x a day, my husband is now taking 2 1/2 tablets 4x a day with no reduction in the tremor; in fact, his tremor has increased. We were informed that Sinemet was the go to medication for Parkinson s. However, having been on it for several months with no change, maybe this tremor isn t Parkinson s-related. We would like information as to whether this tremor could be related to the shoulder surgery and/or the nerve block that was used.
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Hi, I don't think that the tremor is related to the nerve block or surgery. The nerves that traverse to the thumb and index finger do not pass near the surgery site that you mentioned. Even if they did, there is no sucChatDoctorplication for surgery. Regarding the tremor, you should describe it better. It would help if I could see a clip of the hand, but overall, as you say it is like a rolling motion, the first diagnosis will be early Parkinson's disease or a Parkinsonism (symptoms like Parkinson's disease, but due to other etiologies). An essential tremor should be considered but less likely. You should inform me 1- Are there any other symptoms like slowing in regular activities such as getting up and walking, or decreased balance during walking? 2- What is your husbands age? 3- Have the tremor increased over the past years? Another important thing is that you should have done a brain MRI to reveal some etiologies that cause such symptoms (such as a small stroke). Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello Doctor, I am 25 years old male guy.I am suffering from hair loss from the past 3-4 years and now it can be seen clearly as my hair line is slowly receding from the forehead. I have been suggested Hair 4 u 10% lotion & Biotin tablets. Can you pls let me know whether these do not have any side effects on the body
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint Hair 4 U 10% contains Minoxidil 10%, and it is commonly given in patients with An Chat Doctor. . It is safer as well as helpful in hair growth but can have side effects like growth of thick and dark hairs on scalp. But it is not a very common finding. Biotin is a nutritional supplement and although you will not cause any severe side effect but should be taken only after proper consultation with a Trichologist. You can also be advised Finasteride to be taken orally. Take multivitamins. Take more of green leafy vegetables and lots of water. Keep the scalp clean and
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I have a disease called depersonalization disorder. I ve been stuck in it for the past year. It means a loss of identity or personality. For me it was induced by reading philosophical books and putting them into practice for a long time, basically saying that You are not your social identity, you are not who you think you are, you are not your mind or your thoughts... Bottom line I need my old self back, the one that I stupidly let go by brainwashing myself and meditating a lot. I try to get my old thinking patterns back, but the new reality I m stuck in keeps crawling back hard and I can t get rid of it. A friend of mine saw a psychiatrist specialized in Depersonalization, he was prescribed a combination of SSRI + Antipsychosis, and is doing somewhat better. I am very scared that the use of strong medications can give me even LESS control over my brain, and I already have very little control. I am also scared of the side effects, especially from CIpralex, which I am considering taking. Do you have any experience with this disease? And what do you advise me, thank you.
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Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. Depersonalization is an anomaly of self-awareness. Subjects feel they have changed, and the world has become vague, Chat Doctor. You did not mention significant symptoms related to depersonalization in your case history. You may have other psychological issues which need detailed evaluation to identify. If your psychiatrist want to start circle, let him. It does cause losing control over brain.
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I just had a baby a few days ago and now I have developed a severe cough that can make it hard to breath and talk. It kinda feels like mucus in my throat. I am wondering if this could be from the epidural? Also what could I do to help this cough? Also I am breastfeeding so I dont know what kind of medicine I can take.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis is common after delivery and epidural injection. It causes cough, mucus expectoration and breathing difficulty. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, inhaled Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I AM ON THE 2ND DAY AFTER A BREAK UP.WE HAD BEEN TOGETHER 3 YEARS , I CANNOT SLEEP, I AM TERRIFIED OF BEING ALONE THIS WAS ALSO PARTLY TO BLAME FOR THE BREAK UP, I AM CRYING, MY STOMACH IS MAKING CRAZY NOISES , I AM HAVING PANICK ATTACKS AND BREATHLESS.ITS BAD AND IM DESPERATE TO KNOW WHAT WILL MAKE IT GO AWAY ?
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I do not think you are having panic attacks. The symptoms are emotional desperation. You are deeply in love and the love shows out on the event of break up. Do not think negative. These are normal. Here you have not made clear the break-up details. Is it after marriage break up or bachlor-love-affair-break up? The second case is more emotional because of the perception attached to it. In any case, human being cannot be always disappointed. They come out of the cocoon of disappointment sooner or later. That is the pattern. Then, I assure you, you cannot have mental illness just by this break up. But you should start interacting with others. Vent your emotions with your friends and relatives. Be active. For more psychotherapy techniques, You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hi my name is morgan and about a week and a half ago my boyfriend and myself where out ridint our snowmobiles and we hit a ditch. Well where the key in on mine it went into my knee and i hit so hart that it had bent the key. it left a nasty bruise that is pretty much gone now but the knot is still their and i was just woundering if over time it will go away or should i go get it looked at?
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Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you. I understood your health concerns. Based on your query data, In my opinion, Dear You seem to suffer from resolved fibrosis hematoma knot at the injury site at knee. Treatment-As the knot is benign, if it is troublesome, then excision of the knot would resolve this issue permanently.Thus, you need to consult Surgeon and get it removed, as it is not going to get away on its own and would be a cause of worry to you. Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come. Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied by it. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME. I would love to help you out.Awaiting any further query. Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant
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I had foot surgery approximately 7 weeks ago to remove a bone spur and cyst on the top of my foot. It went well until 2 weeks ago, 5 weeks post surgery go infected. I am on my second round of antibiotics. It is healing but I still have fluid and swelling around the incision. Do you think this time frame of healing an infection is normal? At what point would you consider getting a second option?
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Hi Having fluid and swelling around the incision means there is still inflammation present. You still need to continue antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. You also have to consult the surgeon again if swelling persists. You also need to do your sugars and complete blood count. You can discuss with your doctor if it needs to be investigated further in terms of scaling the foot to review any cyst or Chat Doctor. Thanking you ....
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hi,im 27 years women.oily skin, 153 hight-60 kg weight i have big pores with dark deep black dot. how can i remove them?? im so 3.depressed. i tried diffrent kind of masks, facial, home mixers and deep cleaning products but still not removed,my facial girl told me to make Laser for removeing them/please advice me what to do? my wedding is after 31 days. note
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Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. The Black dots you have referred to are nothing but blackheads, which are basically a type of acne. Any cosmetics or medication can block the pores and cause acne. The best treatment option is to get them removed by a simple and safe procedure called come done extraction from a certified dermatologist.Also, on daily basis use a retinoid like retinoid in lower percentage like 0.12 or 0.25 at nighttime over full face to prevent new eruption of acne and for healthy glowing skin. Try using water-based sunscreen like Sun mate sunscreen gel-lotion. Use a gentle cleanser for oily skin like detail OS on regular basis. Chat Doctor. Hope this will take care of your issue. Wish you best of health. Thank you
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I have had type 2 diabetes for over 10 years. I am a male, 72, and am using insulin and victoza to manage my disease. Recently I started putting on a few pounds each week and have visible puffiness around my eyes and my fingers are swollen {puffy but no pain}. I look like I am retaining fluid. Any clues?
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Hello, After going through your history, I would like to make a few clarifications from you what's your age and what about your present sugar level. If you are fifty plus and sugar is not controlled, then I would suggest you undergo KFT (kidney function test) so that the cause of your water retention could be tracked out. From your history, It's very well evident that there must be some problem with the kidney so that you are retaining the water. So kindly go for the above test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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i have this kinda sorness/hurt in my lower back i think it might be my kidneys i take oxyelite pro and vitamins called mega men sports idk if this is causing it or not im 20 yrs old and not overweight if that matters but was wondering if it was the pills an if i should stop taking them
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Here you have told you take oxalate pro and some vitamin tablets too. You have also informed that you are not over weight. Then I would like to know for what region you are taking oxalate pro. Because it helps to improve metabolism in body but along with that it also have side effects of constipation, muscle twitching, restlessness, heart attack etc. So this can also cause back pain issue. I suggest if possible you should avoid this oxalate pro and to improve metabolism you can take vitamin b rich diet and do exercise like running and cycling as well paying on ground as much as you can. Next is I suggest to check with physio and if you have only muscular pain at back due to spinal muscle weakness then do regular back exercises as well initially you can also take some physiotherapy treatment for relaxing your soft tissues at spinal level. Later doing spinal exercises will help you for improving strength and stamina of your spine. Here I also suggest taking suggestion on postural correction from physio. If you have pain from your back to your legs along with numbness and tingling sensation then you need to get MRI of your lumbosacral spine and need to check the issues related with disc and nerve. Here if there is major problem showing in report you need to take suggestion from orthopedic doctor and then physiotherapist. For major issue orthopedic doctor will suggest for surgical correction and for mild to moderate he will suggest following physiotherapy. In both cases doing spinal exercises are must for long term relief. Take care
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I have persistant kidney stones, lots of them, I have had 8 ESWL procedures over the past 9 months, at first the stones were passing like 5-6 small ones would be released each time i went pee for for the first 2 weeks after each proceedure. About every 6 weeks I have the stints (bi-laderal) removed and replaced and have the ESWL proceedure. The stones dont seem to be breaking up as well any more and still my KUB shows more replacing the ones that have passed. The stones are in both left & right kidneys and are rather large, without the stints the pain can be unbareable. what can I do.
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your doctor is giving you the right treatment for kidney stones. Usual treatment for kidney stones is breaking big stones into smaller parts and allowing that to come out through stents. If the stones are large then they have to be taken out by surgical methods. It is best you get a CT scan plain PUB done to know the exact size and number of stones. This will help your doctor to give you the best treatment in this situation. Chat Doctor. Regarding stents, the decision of your urologist must be accepted and if there is any complication stents can be removed or might require reposition.
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i am 29 years old nowmy issues are i got married on 1st Feb 2013.and planning for pregnancy for the past 6months but unsuccessful. my last period was on 29th Jul 2013 and my period cycle is 30 days. but i got my mensus on 31st Aug 2013 already. currently i am taking folic acid 5mg to strengthen my body. can i know what makes it to unsuccessful for each trial.
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Hi, There are few causes which may be responsible for not having pregnancy. First you try doing sex during most fertile period like 2-3 days before and after ovulation. Do not use any gel or cream for lubrication while doing sex. If there is no success then get you both partners examined for having any problem. Go for semen examination of your husband. Consult GAEC and go for investigations. Ok and take care. Ok and take care
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i am pretty sure i have a sinus infection cause i have had it before , but i went to walgreens and bought some Alka-Seltzer plus severe sinus and cold , do u think that will work for me ,and it doesn t say night time but will it keep me awake? YYYY@YYYY
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The medicine may give you some symptomatic relief. Depending on what's in it, it could keep you awake. Sinus/cold medicines may have decongestants which act like mild stimulants. They may also have antihistamines which often cause sleepiness. It would depend on specifically what's in the particular medicines you purchased. If you have a bacterial sinus infection, you will probably also need antibiotics. If you're having fevers, yellow or green discharge, and a lot of sinus pain and pressure, it could be bacterial. In that case see your doctor to confirm this and get a prescription for antibiotics. Hope this helps.
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My feet/toes get so cold when I sit at night. The toes actually hurt and it takes a lot for me to get them warm. Even now when the weather is getting warmer my toes still get so cold. Then when they do get warm it almost feels like a rush of blood going into my feet and then they will get real warm. Could this be a circulation issue?
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Hello, I have studied your case and I think that this pain is due to Maynard phenomena. In this there is spasm of the vessels when this is exposed to cold. And as soon as there is warmth vessels get dilated. I would recommend you to avoid cold weather and wear socks all the time. Also, you should wash your feet with warm water whenever there is lushness. If still there are symptoms then you need to show it to a vascular surgeon. Thanks
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hi,i have had extremely bad pain in my right shin for a few years and this year it has worsened dramaticaly and i now have also have it in my left shin bone.im 31 and in agony,would you have any idea what the cause might be?its getting worse quite rapidly and is starting to realy concern me.i appreciate your help,thank you.
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Hello, Pain at shin-bone is very common in athletes and those who are doing excessive physical work. If in routine exercises stretching is not done then it may also occur o a normal person. In day to day life this is generally known as shin splint. I will advise you to take rest from excessive physical activities for at least 7 days. I used to prescribe mild analgesic in such cases like paracetamol. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello, I take 10-12 dexamphetamine sulfate 5mg tablets a day for a sleeping disorder. I m 21 and have had no other medical history apart from asthma as a child. my partner and I are trying for a baby what are the effects my tablets can have on the baby. I was told when I first started the medication that there is no sign of them harming the baby?
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This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Infants born to mothers dependent on this medication may have birth defects, be born too soon (premature delivery) and have low birth weight. They may also have with Chat Doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice possible mood changes, agitation, or unusual tiredness in your newborn. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this
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Hi Dr. Grief, My name is Tressa and i am 76 yrs oid and in good health. I was just informed that after a DNC the pathology report came back with uncertain malignant potential and I have an appointment to see the doctor to discuss the results a week from now but would like more information before that appointment.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Uncertain for malignant potential means pathologist is not 100% sure of malignant cells in specimen. There are certain cells in your specimen which are not clear-cut of malignancy but at the same time they are not normal also. And your age is also 76, so possibility of malignancy is always there. So your report is not of confirm malignancy, you may need repeat DNC and some blood investigation like tumor markers. So consult your gynecologist and discuss these things.
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i had apace maker put in 2006 and i get chest pains when i walk on a treadmill and out side and up the stairs in the house and i get short of breath and feel like I m gonna pass out and feel like I m gonna throw up and when I walk through the upstairs of the house I feel winded
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Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to coronary artery disease. Other possible causes to consider would be a lung disorder, chronic anemia, low blood pressure, low blood glucose, etc. Have you measured your blood pressure values during these episodes? Coming to this point, I would recommend performing an exercise cardiac stress test, a cardiac ultrasound, pulmonary function tests and some blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, fasting glucose and blood electrolytes for possible imbalance). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, I am 39, a mother of three. I had never had a pap smear, unfortunately, until this summer. The result came back unsatisfactory and after a colposcopy, it was told to be CIN 3. The biopsy showed no cancer. During the procedure the doctor had done what she called \" catterisation\". After 8 weeks I have repeated the colposcopy and the bipsy again and the results were clear. Now ... i am very concerned to have a normal love life with my husband. What if I have given the virus to him? How can we check that? What if he can give it back to me again?
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Glad that your results have come good. Everyone needs to understand that cancer and precancerous conditions are not sexually transmitted. True that cancer cervix is caused by viruses but once the virus enters the body, antibodies form and reinfection with the same virus doesn't occur. You must have transmitted the virus to your partner long back, and he too must have developed immunity. So it would be better to stop worrying over transmission now
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Hi I have been feeling low, lack of interest in doing things, lack of labido although can have an erection, and depressed affecting home and church responsibilities - went to GP who prescribed Citalopram not sure wether to take it, asked if I may be lacking in something ie Testosterone. GP has also offered a referral to counselling. What do you advise. I am 47 years old 15 stones, good medical history, 5ft 6inches in height
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you could be under stress lately. As you are healthy and living a healthy lifestyle, and your doctor said you need a counseling service, I see that possibility. Second factor could be your age. At 47, people do become a little unsatisfied. Those things they were able to do much more effectively 5 years back, they take time to do the same now, at 47. That could be another cause for your disappointment. Please understand self and change your lifestyle accordingly. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Sir,Im suffering from psoriases since last eight months.Is this disease in curable? What mega 3 of Dr.reddey effects to cure psoriases and as well as aquasol A Capsules, besides allegra teb? Kindly advice me in this regards. With thanks. D.K.Jain
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Thank you for your question!! Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, which remits spontaneously in 1/3 of patients, but the course is not predictable. It can be controlled rather than cured, and you can keep it in control but with a careful avoidance of trigger factors that can exacerbate it, also with the continuous use of medications. Allegra tab is fexofenadine an antihistamine to suppress pruritic. Mega 3 are omega 3 oral supplements which showed some degree of improvement in psoriasis lesions. Aqua sol A capsules are vitamin A supplements which also help with psoriasis. How long are you on these medications? Have you noticed improvement? Are your lesions localized or generalized? Anyway I would like to give you some recommendations and general principles how to control the disease. I am not aiming to get rid of the psoriasis, but to make the condition tolerable. Try to avoid the factors that exacerbate psoriasis such as
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Hi, I am a 24yr female engineer. I sometimes have red blood in my stools (no constipation/pain) and occasional pain in my left side. When I visit the toilet, I usually feel as if I still have some left in my bowel - v. uncomfy feeling. This has been going on for the past 7 months now - intensifying. The worst thing is constant tiredness. I consulted two Gastroenterologists and they both suspect cancer (after an *cough* examination, one of them said he spotted polyps?) because my mom had breast cancer . They want me to do colonoscopy but my mom and uncle have had them done and it was so painful. Can I be experiencing some other symptom? Is there an alternative to colonoscopy? I can t believe I m asking this on the internet, but feeling pretty ill today (very rare), browsed the web and found this great site so gave it a shot!
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Blood in stool can be due to multiple causes and not always due to cancer. But understand clearly that you need get properly investigated to find out the cause of bleed. There are other tests like virtual CT, but nothing can replace colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is done under anesthesia if you feel you cannot tolerate it. But understand that accurate treatment can be offered only after confirmation of diagnosis. Even if cancer colon is diagnosed, nothing to worry since it has very high cure rates. So go ahead and gets copy done
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my grandson have a cold that I seem to have caught , but mine has taken on a new turn. Prior to the cold I was having allergy issues so I brought and took Claritin, help but the cold and allergy trigger my asthma now I am wheezing, hacking to bring up phlegm chest is sore and phlegm is yellowis-green at time also it tastes like bleach aftreward
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. Forum. Your grandson had cold, you too had cold, but severe. Cough with yellow green fled, and wheezing, chest pain. Your grandson might be having viral cold, due to his resistance he had relief as per schedule of viral infection. Your cold got secondarily infected, by bacteria, hence yellow sputum, chest pain, and wheezing. Other possibilities are eosinophilic. You need to use medicine for reducing the phlegm, control infection, and for wheezing control. I advise you to consult a chest physician, for diagnosis and treatment. You may need Mohave digital X-ray, besides other routine tests for confirmation. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.
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yesterday, I started to notice that the muscles in my legs were slow to work. I also noticed numbness in my finger tips. I have no pain. I don t think I could walk up stairs because I would have to concentrate on my muscles in my lags to coordinate. It seems like it is more the outside muscles along my legs and it is those muscles that take time to do what they are suppose to do to keep my knees from buckling. I would describe it as rubber knees...
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Hi, I have read the details and in opinion you probably have either a slipped disc or spinal canal stenosis(narrowing of spinal canal), which is causing pressure on the nerves, resulting in weakness in muscles and numbness in the tips. I would recommend MRI of Limbo -Sacral Spine to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment would depend on the finding. If it is Lumbar Canal Stenosis then you may benefit from surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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10 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a stress fracture on my right fibula down near the ball of my ankle. I went off work for 4 weeks (I m a cable installer and spend the majority of my days on my feet) during which I wore a walking boot and was on and off crutches during this time. I ve been back at work for about 5 weeks now and although the pain from the fracture is completely gone I m still feeling some soreness and discomfort around the ligaments and muscles surrounding my ankle. I ve tried some of the strength and stretching exercises but they seem to make it worse. I regularly wrap my ankle with a heat pad for about 30 minutes every night before going to bed. I m looking for any other recommendations that will help me get back to full health and allow me to enjoy my regular physical activities like running and lower body strength workouts. Thank you!
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understanding your concern, it is common to have this kind of soreness and discomfort after stress fracture. If I were your therapist, I would recommend you exercise therapy along with some ligament strengthening exercises, because after fracture the exercises which we do they only strengthen the muscle not ligaments. Ligament only get strength with stabilizing exercises. I would recommend you to go for this therapy program which includes, hot fermentation for 10-15 minutes around the affected area, start with some stretching for ankle muscle (in all movements of ankle)per stretch hold for 7-10 minutes and repeat it 5 times per action, just stretch up to pain starts just stretch in limit. After that go for stabilizing exercise like stand with both hand support and try to balance on affected leg just for 1-2 minute and repeat it for 5 times. Apply ice after every that, so it will not cause any pain after treatment. Start this with patience and I hope u will get improvement.
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i had a molar pulled last year thet was an absess and very infected and painful ,i had donated blood in the same week and the next week i came down with a bad case of flu ,about 2 weeks later i developed a canker sore on my tongue it was painful and cant rememember having one there before though i have had them my entire life after eating sugary foods it went away after a couple of weeks and then i noticed i had pink bumps on back of tongue and almost corrugated on sides with a small white patch towards the back i became very worried as it lasted several weeks after i went to the doctor they gave me antibiotics that didnt help its been over 6 months and has seemed to get better but not completely plus have to have molar on otherside pulled am currently putting white oak on gums overnite .
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Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Canker sores occur due to physical or chemical trauma. It could be an ulceration or a sort of infection. A thorough clinical examination and evaluation by the Dentist is required. Apply Hegel oral ointment topically over the affected area. At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Avoid eating of hot and spicy foodstuffs. Take multivitamin supplements. Hope this helps out, Regards...
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Does Atenolol 50 mg cause Heartburn. Also when I eat I feel that the food goes down with difficulty and after it has gone down get a sensation as though there is a lump in my throat. I drink water it helps to relieve the discomfort. I would appreciate an explanation
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, Atenolol does not cause heart burn or lumpy feeling in throat or difficulty in swallowing. In my opinion, you should consult gastroenterologist and get done clinical examination and upper GI (gastrointestinal) copy to find out the cause for these symptoms because Atenolol is not a cause for these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Today marks day number 4 with discomfort and pain in my lower abdomen. I thought i was just super gassy, until the discomfort didnt subside. I began feeling sharp twisting pains every so often when i laid down and stood up or on my feet for more than 20 min. After 3 days, I can stand/walk with little to no pain, and the overall discomfort or my abdomen has decreased a great deal, BUT for the past 2 days I have been experiencing sudden 30 seconds of intense/sharp surges of pain in my lower abdomen and lower rectum. In the past 2 days i have had about 15-20 of them. I also cannot poop, it hurts too much, especially if I try a bit hard to get it out. Farting even hurts. Even when I finally do release it I only feel a little bit of relief which is immediately followed by more pain and cramping. I dont have a fever, Im not vomiting nor am i nauseous, and I have no vaginal or anal bleeding.
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Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. I would come up with these possibilities for this type of acute pain in the rectum from 4 days, This includes.1 Fissure in anus, diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a surgeon. Fissure usually develops excruciating pain.2 Hemorrhoids, diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a physician and get his opinion.3 Tumor in the large intestine (rectum) . Diagnosis can be confirmed by colonoscopy. In my opinion consult a surgeon and get his opinion regarding this acute pain. Good luck.
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Hi I am having spinal tb treatment. After having treatment my legs feel heavy and slowly my movement loss. My doctor told me there is pressure on spinal due to abcesses. It s 1 month but still I am in bed rest and my condition is my legs are not moving. Just want to ask why my legs are feeling heavy day by day and can t move anymore
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Probably there is spinal cord compression due to tubercular pathology of the spine and early decompression may be indicated. Sometimes it takes almost 2-3 months for pathology to reduce and thus swelling near nerve tissues gradually subside with rest, immobilization, Chat Doctor. But in case, the muscle power goes on decreasing in the lower limbs, your doctor must evaluate neurological power grade and if found decreasing despite rest, immobilization, and
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I AM A RENAL TRANSPLAT PATIENT SINCE 2003 NOW I HAVING ALLERGIC BRONCHITIESALREADY HAD TWO COURSES OF ANTI BIOTIC ( TENOVIC 250) AND NOW ON CEFTUM 250IT IS TAKING LONG TIME CURE ( NOW 3 WEEKS)WHT TO DOX RAY SHOWS CLEAR CHEST
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Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows
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Hi...I have been detected with zero motility and I have been told that my sperms do not have any tail which allow them to swim. Also my count is 4.5 . I was wondering if there was any treatment for this problem and if through IVF I can have kids even when I have zero motility. How does one know about the quality of the sperms
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Hello, To improve sperm motility first improves diet, exercise regularly, take nutritional supplements, and quit bad habits like alcohol and smoking. Along with that, I will suggest you to consult with infertility clinic to rule out other causes as varicocele, antibodies for sperms et cetera. To have child with zero motility, options available are, IVF, artificial intrauterine insemination. Treatment options are available as per your sperm quantity, count, and motility. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My jaw bone (TMJ) pops? So about a month ago I was eating breakfast and my jaw starting popping. Whenever I would open my mouth to get the spoon in. It didn t hurt but was uncomfortable and annoying. My mom is a nurse so she told me to take some Advil. I did and it went away. Last night I woke up and had to yawn and it popped again. I do have this bad habit where I rest my head on my hand. Could that be the reason why it pops? My dentist said that was probably why. I also have a small jaw is this my jaw growing? Please help me!
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Hello! Thank you for posting here. This is chronic dislocation of your jaw. This cannot be because of hand kept under your head. Do not over use painkillers. Self-care practices must be included. Do not open the mouth very wide for eating or chewing. Go for a stress-free lifestyle. Extreme cases can be handled with a surgical method. But, I suggest only self-care now as it is very limited. Check if you grind your teeth during night. If yes, you must take a night guard to control these forces. Regards.
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hai iam 37 yrs male with weight 105kg 6 yrs back iwas found positive for hebitities-b i took medication but since 3 years i am suffering from itching patches on my forehead eyelid my neck a lot of scaling if i steriods it cures persists again when i feel stressed i want to know what are these patches and why are coming is it related to any liver problem suggest me some drugs for complete cure
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Thank you for posting query at Chat Doctor.I have gone thorough your present symptoms and history. For pruritic (itching) antihistamine medication maybe used. Itching maybe due to hyperbilirubinemia.I assume you are over weight too and maybe suffering from Fatty liver disease besides Herb.kindly recheck Herb status (Head. PCR and Bag) Andover enzymes, CBC and ESR.discuss with your treating hepatologist if you need to check autoantibodies esp for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis or PSC.visit a hepatologist with the lab results. After obtaining results of aforementioned tests, post here or visit treating physician.meanwhile
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My husband was diagnosed with several herniated disc in the lumbar regions of his back. He has become impotent as of recent months as well. He also has taken Paxil during the last few month. The back pain is severe. Could the disc be the problem with the impotence? He also has seen a urologist, but I dont know if he has mentioned his back problems. Urologist and Neurologist suggest surgery.
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hello, my belly button smells really bad and leaks out green/yellow puss, if i clear all this out then it looks really red and swollen. do you know what it could be? its been going on for quite a while, or do you know what i could do to make it stop? thankyou.
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Hello, You must get an ultrasound abdomen/ CT abdomen done to look for any pathology in abdomen like some cyst underneath. Sometimes a patent Uranus cyst is found which would require surgical removal. Along with this get the culture of pus obtained from the belly button done. After the culture you would need antibiotics and antifungals according to the culture report. Wound requires proper cleaning and sterile Chat Doctor. Thanks
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Hi. My lower tooth near my wisdom tooth on my left side is hurting alot. it stoped alittle now. but my jaw or like side of my left neck is feeling numb. should i be concerened? i red on the internet that food can get into a tooth that isnt right, mine has like a crack, and some black stuff in the middle. it can cause to death. im very scared, but im also very scared of getting a root canal or going to the dentist. please help.
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Hello, Infection-related to dental issues can definitely spread and cause a severe infection. Please take anti-inflammatory medication to control your symptoms and reduce your discomfort until you can schedule a dental exam for a complete diagnosis. If possible, I suggest taking two extra-strength Tylenol and two Advil at regular intervals. Please try to keep the area clean and avoid chewing there. You may require prescription antibiotics. Your tooth description indicates a large amount of decay. Decay will enter the nerve chamber of the tooth and infection will spread if left untreated. Usual treatment choices are a root canal or extraction. Your dentist will need an x-ray and explain your options to help you make a treatment decision. Do not ignore your symptoms. Infections can flare up and calm down, but left untreated will turn into a more complicated situation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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my daughter have scratch from my puppy when she played my puppy 5 days ago...the puppy dont have a anti rabies vaccine yet and my daughter too dont have anti rabies shot...i just want to ask if, is my daughter need the anti rabies shot???..how about my puppy,she is 3 months old,is it okay to give her anti rabies vaccination today???or when is the right time to give my puppy the anti rabies vaccine???
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As your daughter was scratched by your unvaccinated puppy which is a cat II bite according to WHO categorization of animal bite. Your daughter should receive active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. She should receive a shot of TT injection. Your puppy should receive anti rabies vaccine at the age of 3 month and thereafter one more dose within 1 year. Secondary immunization should be given every year. Thank you.
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I have these random bumps on body that itch very bad and I scratch them and when they break open a clean liquid comes out and they scab over but each day I am getting more and more. at first I thought they were mosquito bites but now I have a few on my fingers my nipple my back arms feet top groin etc just random.
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Hi, The rash could most probably due to an insect bite hypersensitivity reaction. But other possible diagnosis is scabies. You could take an antihistamine tablet and apply an antibiotic ointment for a week. If you do not get any improvement in a week or your rash worsens during the course of treatment, I request you to consult your dermatologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My 6 year old daughter had her ears pierced some months ago but she had an infection and the piercing had to be re done. Now 12 weeks have passed, and I changed the earrings to gold as it is for the best. But still one of the ears is still with blood and white pus coming out even though I clean it with surgical spirit almost every day. I do not know if it is best to remove the earring or not, and what I should do. Could it be an infection?
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It is indeed due to a possible infection. Infection can be confirmed by increased pain, redness, swelling, heat, or tenderness around the piercing site or yellow-green pus-like discharge coming from the piercing site as in your case. By switching to gold, you have minimized the possible allergic reaction to metals. It would be reasonable to remove the ear-rings for the time being and also go for a course of oral antibiotics. Meanwhile, apply some antibiotic ointment.
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Hi, I have suffered before one month a heavy strike of shortness in breathing and after consulting my doctor and taking my xrays he diagnosed my case by having acute bronchitis and he prescribed for me antibiotic for 10 days and I became good. But after two weeks I felt again with same symptoms and I just went back to the doctor and gave me another antibiotic for one weak. Now I have been done with my second course of antibiotic for ten days and still feeling with little heavy breathe and cramp in my neck and headache in the back of my head with little dizziness . My doctor regarded that to recovery from my disease. But still am not comfortable with that short hearths and pain in neck and back of head. Anyone can help me . Regards and thx in advance.
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Hi hanks for asking question. You have diagnosed with bronchitis. Do your CBC count during fever. If necrophilia then it suggest bacterial infection. If lymphocytes then suggest viral and if eosinophilic then allergic bronchitis could because. If breathing problem severe then nebulization with levosalbutamol and budesonide can be taken at that time. Steam inhalation useful. Garlic, onion, ginger are some good herbal product for soothing respiratory tract. If still your condition increasing this type then repeat x-ray done to see for secondary development of pneumonia consolidation or interstitial lung disease. Wish you good health. Take care.
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Hello doctor ,my 4 months baby is suffering from stomach infection.Doctor has given 5 days medicine named cefolac but there is not much relief within 3 days.He passes loose stools after whatever he eats & sometimes stool colour is green.I have to start top feed from tomorrow because i m resuming my job , so plz suggest to add any thing else to improve his conditions...
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Hi..... PLEASE STOP ANTIBIOTICS. THIS IS NOT STOMACH INFECTION.... PASSING STOOLS AFTER FOOD IS GASTRONOMIC REFLEX. What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastronomic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. When the baby takes milk, the stomach expands - then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastronomic reflex. Do not worry. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Regards -
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Hello doctor,On dec 2012 i got an accident and my forehead,side ,nose become injured and it is cured within one month . But there become black colour and Am used some skin care creme like scarfix .... . Now almost 5month over . Today one of my friend suggested me to use Skinlite creme . Is it effective or what else i can use
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Hello, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. After reading your query I can make out the possibility of \"post inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation\" which we simply call as PIN. It is the normal usual outcome of bit deeper injury. As we know that our skin contains the color giving cells known as melanocytes. So any time if these are activated by any injury or related thing, these produce more of color, giving rise to pigmented mark. For the betterment you are asking to use \"Skin lite\" cream. I think it is not a good idea to use this cream as self-medication as it contains retinoid in it which can further irritate the skin and then steroid also which can produce its own side effects. Moreover, it is not over the counter medicine to be used. It would be better to consult a dermatologist to reduce the pigmentation. You should have patience of multiple months to get the mark reduced by safer treatment options of other medications under dermatological guidance. Hope it helps. Get well soon, Chat Doctor.
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My brother is undergoing dialysis and need kidney transplant. He is 37 years and his wife aged 36 tests are going on for kidney compatibility. HLA report show no common antigen at HLA class I and II loci and GFR is 75. Please let me know if transplant will be successful with these reports. all other reports are ok
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HelloThanks for query. Your brother is a victim of Chronic Renal Parenchymal disease (CRF) and needs Renal Transplant. His wife is being investigated for compatibility for transplant and her HLA I and II tests have been detected not have common antigen .HLA I add II testing are highly specific test to determine the outcome of renal transplant and risk of rejection of transplanted kidney in recipient after surgery. Since your brothers wife and brother have no common antigen and her GFR being 75 the chances of success are very high and can go ahead with surgery. Chat Doctor.
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I had two ceramic bridges put in upper and lower. I also had two extractions, one upper and one lower. When the ceramic bridge was put it in, it hurt right away. Now two months later, I have extreme pain in my inner cheeks almost feels like razor blades. It comes and goes throughout the day and makes my eyes water with pain. I went to the original dentist, talked to the oral surgeon, went to a doctor and an allergist. No one can seem to know what it is. You can see it, but it hurts like nerve damage and is getting worse rather than better. Doctor prescribed prednisone and allergy tablets. I dont know where to go next.
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint the ceramic bridge hurt you when itself shows that the pain is related to teeth only and chances of nerve pain are less. There is a possibility that you have high points over the bridge, and it is causing pain. It can also lead to pressure over the jaw joint causing jaw joint dysfunction. Other reason can be that the teeth over bridge is placed have exposed nerves that gets inflamed and irritated leading to pain. Although fewer chances but chances of nerve induced pain like Trigeminal Neuralgia cannot be ignored. I would suggest you to first consult an Endodontist or an Oral Physician and get a full mouth x-ray done to check for teeth as well as jaw joint. In case if there is any abnormality detected it will be treated accordingly. In case if still nothing is found you can consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and an MRI can help in ruling out for nerve disorders and treated accordingly. As of now if pain is severe you can take Tramadol and for moderate pain you can take Ibuprofen. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.
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My two and half year old granddaughter has had a fever for the past two days. Her fever broke last night but today she is listless and not eating and we noticed her breathe is awful. We checked her mouth and she has white sores appearing around her gum line? What could this be?
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Hi, ...by what you quote I feel that it could be a viral illness. The white sores you are seeing could be authors ulcers which can occur sue to the stress of the viral illness itself. 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. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Regards -
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I have been experiencing some discomfort in my lower abdomen for a few days now. 3 days ago I suddenly had to vomit . However, I haven t since but have been nauseated on and off every day. Today I started experiencing a bad burning pain in my stomach and began having some light (color) pink vaginal discharge followed by light (amount) bleeding. I started a new birth control several months back and all has been well except my last cycle. My last cycle was two weeks ago & only last approximately 24 hours and was very light. I had a 24 hour cycle about 3 months ago but they have been normal since, until now. I do not have fever. What could this be?
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Hi, I assume that you are on birth control tabs for several months. Till Last MTV you were alright except your last period lasted for only 1 day which was very light two was ago and similar episode 3 myths back. If your cycle is regular, you are in the mid-cycle which is the ovulation period. Lower abdominal pain and nausea is common not only during periods but also during the ovulation period. The present pink color discharge followed by light amount of bleeding may be you are on your periods The Commonest cause is unknowingly stopping the tabs even for 2 or 3 days. Called as with Chat Doctor. Consult your gynecologist to evaluate your period and changing the contraceptive method - instead of tab go in for a contraceptive device. Best wishes
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Hi! I m having some discomfort with my hip. I do suffer from low back pain, so I m wondering if this is related? The discomfort doesn t prevent me from exercising in any way, or walking...just feels a little sore when I first get up. I want to say feels pulled or bruised. Not sure if I should be making an appointment with my doctor or just ice/heat it.
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HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Discomfort in hip and lower back pain can be most likely due to lower back muscle strain. Ice pack application and using over the counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Motrin) Willie helpful in such case. You can also use gels with anti-inflammatory agents like diclofenac and methyl salicylate for local application. You should also have a short period of rest from hard physical exertion for 3 to 5 days. If that is not helping then you should approach an orthopedic to rule out any problems with lumbosacral spine like disc herniation or sacroiliac joint arthritis. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.
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My husband is very ill, yet all the doctors he sees and hospital say they cannot find what is wrong with him. He cannot hold down food, he throws it up. He is 6ft and is a 144lbs. He used to be 230lbs. His pain medicine is the only thing that keeps him out of a lot of pain. He does have syst on liver and ausors. That is all they found. He is very sick with two teenage boys, and a wife(me). We are afraid he will not make it. Please Help!
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Hi.noted history of abdominal pain, inability to hold down food and liver cyst. It is best if you bring your husband to a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Upper GI problems (esophageal vs gastric pathology, obstructive lesions, etc.) must be ruled-out. Liver cysts, depending on the size, can be observed and managed conservatively. Diagnostics (such as endoscopy, ct-scan, blood exams, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.
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I am taking co-amoxiclav for sinus infection. I have terrible one sided sore throat also and can t seem to get out of bed. I m just sleeping all the time. Also I am getting a burning sensation like between my ribs so don t know if tablets are disagreeing with me. I m on day 4 of 7 of tablets.
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Hello, most of the symptoms you're having can be attributed to the respiratory tract infection. The burning sensation between your ribs cannot be attributed to the antibiotic. An infection may sometimes cause a burning sensation in various parts of the respiratory tract, but you should be examined by your doctor to make sure that your lungs are disease-free. I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Kind Chat Doctor.
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I have a whitish yellow lump in the back of my throat. I went to the doctor, and they did a throat culture and it came back negative for strep, but they had me on antibiotics, but there hasn t been any change in the lumps in the last seven days, what could this be?
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HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. I went through the history you have provided here. It seems from the history that you are having lumps in the throat. This is usually because of infection or inflammation in the form of pharyngitis or sore throat. This requires treatment by the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Since it has come negative for streptococci, no need to worry. But since it is not responding to the antibiotics, the antibiotics need to be changed according to the culture and sensitivity report. Along with the antibiotics decongestants and anti-inflammatory
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Hi My,Name is Richard im 33 years old, my wife and i are trying to have a baby, i did a sperm test but unable to say if i have a low sperm count i have the below info
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Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Yes the sperm count is low as the normal is around 15 million per ml. The cause needs to be evaluated. Many times there is a lesion such as varicocele which can lead to such low counts. Get it examined by a surgeon. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. You just need to contact me on this below-mentioned link
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Hi Dr.Samuel I have frozen shoulder due to partial rotator cuff tear in October 2013. I am under waiting list for manipulation of right shoulder in hospital. My shoulder is in frozen stage now and there is no pain unless I do stretching exercises. I am taking natural anti-inflammatory tablets and fish oil. Please provide any tips that may speed up recovery so I can return to work soon. Thank you Regards Suman
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Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical Musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you have frozen shoulder you may be having restriction of shoulder mobility. Also, you are taking Anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Now pain is only when you stretch, so you must be avoiding it. You are even waiting for the manipulation of the shoulder under GA which is also a good choice. Trying out a tuff Shoulder rehabilitation under a physical therapist should help you regain the mobility earlier and faster. Remember \"No Pain No Gain\". A thorough rehabilitation will help you regain full shoulder mobility and also strength in the muscles. Physical therapy required - Mobilization, ROM exercises, Strengthening exercises, MFR, TENS, Ultrasound and Hot packs. Also, in my clinical practice such cases respond well to physical therapy and does not need Manipulation under GA. In around 6-8 weeks of time complete shoulder mobility is regained. RegardsJay In
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my name is nalayini and have congenital cerebellar degenerative syndrome, also oscillopsia.I am taking ubi q 300 tablets 1 per day...and also balancing problem.....my height 170cm and weight 70kg any side effect using this tablet and any treatment pls
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Hi, Unfortunately, there is no specific medication treatment, non-pharmacological, and no surgical approach to congenital cerebellar degeneration. FBI q is an antioxidant whose biochemical properties allow it to support energy production chemical reactions within cells. However, this is not in and of itself a way of stopping or reversing the chronic neurodegenerative process. We do not understand how or why this process begins in the first place. It is not an unreasonable pharmacy agent to use, but there is nothing any more specific either, so I think you can continue using it. The major side effects of this medication are the following
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a few nights ago i got really light headed and dizzy following me collapsing and my friends said my eyes started moving as if i was about to have a seizure since then i have been having headaches located mostly on the back right side of my head. what could be causing this?
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Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question
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Hi , I am 19 years old . I use to release sperms daily and sometimes 2 or 3 times a day and i am doing it for last 3 years .I noticed that my concentration is becoming weaker and weaker and now I am not able to able to concentrate and learn anything so please tell me how to get improve and get back my concentration and learning power?
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Masturbation is natural and normal and even animals masturbate. Masturbation cannot reduce your concentration level. But the anxiety associated with masturbation can reduce your concentration. You are worrying that your masturbation habit may affect your concentration. Stop worrying, but reduce masturbation to twice or thrice week. Watch your health and concentrate on your studies and the problem ends. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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had a fall off porch from ice fell landed straight on back i have exteme right lower flank pain burning hard to stand up. went to hospital did xray of pelvic and upper and lower back found nothing. doctor called to say i had blood in urine. should i be worried im a nurse i can withstand alot of pain but this is excruciating. i think something else is wrong
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. As a nurse, you know very well, blood in urine or hematuria, is abnormal. The best single test to find out origin of the bleeding is a ACTIVE. That will explain the cause for your left flank pain also. Do some tests like
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sir, my mother,s serum creatinine is 3.4 mg%. protein present(+), Hb 7.3gm%,RBC 2.66,polymorphs 84% pcv 23.1%.,kidneys-Right
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Dear patient. Greetings from Chat Doctor !!! I am Chat Doctor and shall be answering your question. I can understand your concerns for your mothers' health. Furthermore, I will try my best to answer your question and guide you through. Your mother has got bilateral renal calculi, most likely staghorn calculi. They have damaged the kidney causing a chronic kidney disease and hence the creatinine is 3.4. This is much higher than the normal creatinine of 1. She is anemic due to CKD and maybe iron deficiency and blood loss. I also would like to know if she has any pus cells in the urine currently. Treatment options for her
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hi doc, me and my boyfriend had oral sex yesterday after he came he went to the bathroom and washed, after a few mins he started to move his fingers towards my private part again, im a virgin, is there any possibility of pregnancy if any sperm was left on his hands if ever he wasnt able to wash it all off?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor, The chance of you getting pregnant in this situation is very rare. I recommend you to wait for your menstrual period, if you miss your period then do a urine pregnancy test. Urine pregnancy test are simple, rapid and reliable pregnancy confirmation test. If the test line is lighter, same or darker than the control line it indicates pregnancy. If it turns to be positive, you should contact your obstetrician for further check up. Hope that answers your question. Chat Doctor.
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I had colon cancer and a resction of the tumor abour 11 years ago, have had polyps removed and last polypectomy was in December 2010 now having a brownish jelly like substance being passed and giong to the toilet up to six times in the day to pass stools - got out the shower and was drying myself off and this jelly-like stuf just came out unexpectedly? What can it be
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. If you had a colonic resection 11 years ago then it is important to get a colonoscopy done to know why there is this jelly like substance being expelled and whether it has anything to do with the colonic resection or any other condition in the colon. It is possible that your food digestion and stool formation is not taking place properly due to the colon resection. There can also be an ulcerative wound or infection in the area of resected colon. Please consult your doctor and get a colonoscopy scheduled and if there is any requirement based on your clinical examination then get a CT scan abdomen and pelvis contrast done. Please do not worry.
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Hai sir,My name is sekhar. Recently i was diagnose the sperm count is 3mil/ml so how i want to increase these.Give me suggested medicine.we are shows at one gynecologist she told us to go through IVF that s better way to get pregnancy , is it correct?or through medicine will develop sperm count or better to go IVF?
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HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have done semen analysis and reported to be Oligospermia. Since you have not posted complete analysis report it is very difficult to make any comment regarding IVF. Truly speaking there are no medications that can increase sperm count and sperm motility. Which are important factors in conception. Please consult qualified Infertility specialist for further evaluation and guidance regarding IVF. Chat Doctor.
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Sir, my doctor has diagnosed that i am having a minor fracture in the last cocyx bone . Kindly suggest what to do
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Hi! Coccyx injuries are often extremely painful, so home care is aimed at controlling pain and avoiding further irritation to the coccyx. * Avoid sitting down for long periods of time. When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone. * For traumatic injuries, apply ice to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for the first few days after the injury. * Use ibuprofen or a similar pain medicine, as directed on the label for pain control. Anticonvulsant -Used as an adjuvant for neuropathic pain. Epidural injections in severe cases Surgery-coccygectomy, in the form of partial or complete surgical removal of the coccyx. * You can purchase a \"doughnut\" cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle of it to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface. * Eat foods high in fiber to soften stools and avoid constipation.
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Please tell me what does this health episode means
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Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest pain and nausea. You are taking proton pump inhibitors (Pepcid). But along with Chat Doctor. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Lose weight if you are obeseDont worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Vascular Question
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. In most cases this is just a swollen lymph node which doesn't require any specific treatment. Also, considering your description this may be some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibrous or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Then it there is doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. 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.
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Hi, for the past few days I have been having a stabbing pain in my lower left abdomen area, it goes as quickly as it comes. I also experience dizziness and become light headed, even when just sitting, I feel nausea on and off through out the day. I was on a Z-pack antibiotic about three weeks ago, and other than that have used no medications. I m 26, I eat fairly healthy, I ve been going to the gym on average about four days a week for the past three or four months, my blood pressure and other vitals seem to be normal whenever I check them, any ideas as to what could be going on?
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Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Abdominal pain, dizziness, light-headed and nausea suggest viral gastroenteritis. Howeverr it can be caused or later superimposed by bacteria. This highly contagious illness spreads through close contact with people who are infected, or through contaminated food or water. Antibiotics do not work against viral diseases. Chat Doctor. Avoid fruit juices. Eat food in small amounts and let your stomach recover. Get lots of rest. Check with your doctor before taking medications, and you may perform stool test. Hope it helps. Take Care!
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Good morning. My husband hit his big toe las Friday. It is very bruised, swollen and now has a blister that has formed at the base of the nail. It is very tender to touch but not actually painful to move the toe. Can you advise anything to bring the bruiseing out and reduce the swelling a little faster than leaving nature to take its course?
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Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through the complaints and understand your concern. He seems to have injured his soft tissues as well as bones that might be causing the symptoms. Ideally u should get a X-ray done and should treat the bone injury if its present. The treatment you are taking is absolutely right, but I guess you are not taking sufficient rest. But still, it will eventually heal. Take analgesics, anti-inflammatory tablets, crepe bandage, rest. Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries, feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks, Take care, God bless.
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Good night doctor, i am concerned about my semen analysis results and i would like your help deciphering what it means.volume
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Hollowed this and at end I will explain. Volume 2.5 (normal 2-6 ml)Viscosity normal pH 8.0 (normal)Motility 80% (normal 100 % but in your case sufficient for conception because normal FERTILITY is associated with >64%, rapid, sluggish are speed of sperm in your semen). Concentration 60 (means normal because within one hour semen liquefied). Normal morphology 80 (normal FERTILITY is associated with >13 % exhibiting normal morphology). You don't have any abnormality in your semen for normal FERTILITY. Good luck.
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Hi doctor, i have been prescribed siphene 100mg for 5 days starting from 3rd day of my last period.i underwent follicular monitoring and on 18th day i was told that the eggs are released and from the same day i have been using susten vt 200.today is my last tablet.till how long should i wait to do a pregnancy test in case i dont get my periods?
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Hi, Urine tests for pregnancy are not likely to be positive before the third day of a missed period whereas blood tests can be performed with good results as early as a week before a missed period. I suggest that you wait for a week after you miss a period as Hits do not read a positive result with very low levels of hormone as they are not so sensitive. You may consult your doctor for further advice. Good luck.
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hi.......it s farjana.my age is 29.and now i want to be pragnent,my last date of period is 13feb and it finished 16 feb.now me and my husband we want a baby.after finishing my period we meet sexualy every night.....now i m confused that how can i understand that i am pregnant or not.if my result is negative how can i get a baby.please help us.thanks
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Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum, Farjana having sex daily after periods will not help you here, you should try to do sex when you are in your ovulation time that means you should try with your husband for baby from 11th to 17th day of your cycle, and 14th day of cycle is the peak time. For example let us consider 1st march as your day u came into periods than your ovulation time will be 11th of the month to 17th of the month and 14th of the month will be the peak time of ovulation, so try to do sex at this period and hope you will get pregnant soon if you and your husband has no other medical problems. For more info mail us at info Chat Doctor. Co or visit us at WWW.
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Just today, I have a red, painful pimple sized lump on my areola. I get small bumps regularly, but they have never been red and have always gone away. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it? Also, I havent breast fed my youngest in over 3 years.
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Hi, Dear , Good Evening. Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. This is Chat Doctor. I studied your query in-depth and understood your health concerns.-In My opinion the Cause and Treatment --for painful red pimple sized lump of areola-is mostly Pimple due to the Montgomery glands-(sebaceous glands of the areola) infection of the areola. Treatment-is by-a-Antibiotics / anti-inflammatory creams locally-for 2-3 days -only if the lump on areola doesn't reduce after the following local applications of b-Olive oil, c-Aloe Vera-gel / Lubricants locally to reduce the
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My husband cardioligist said that he has Advanced Coranary Heart Disease with unstable angina. He has had 3 stents in last 8 months. He is diabetic type one. He has worked the same job for the last 20 years and we are so surprised by what the doctor said. His left artery is so small there is nothing else they can do, said it looked like a string a pearls and bipass was not an option. Does this make him unable to go back to work in a factory?
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Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. If your husband has weak heart i.e. Low EF then he needs to restrict his activity. If his heart is not weak and has blocks in small left artery he can work with optimum medications prescribed by your cardiologist. If stent and Bypass are not possible then there is another therapy called EEC which can be offered to him. Please discuss with your treating cardiologist, he will guide you further best wishes Chat Doctor.
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I had fractured 3 ribs at the end of June, they are still hurting I had xrays done of my chest for different reasons and they said there are nodules in that area, then after that my shoulder and rm were in alot of pain and now my lower back has 2 herniated discs sitting on a nerve, do you think this is all caused from when I broke my ribs? My whole body is out if wack! And why does my ribs still hurt after 6months? I am 60yrs old and also had lymph nodes come out in the back of my head and neck and behind my ears they gave me amoxicillin and they went away and then came back the next month just on my neck took amoxicillin again and they went away they don t know why??? Wondering if you could help???
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Hi, The ribs won't hurt 6 months after the fracture. Herniated discs are not generally the consequence of rib fracture injury unless you had symptoms since that time. Lymph nodes could be due to infection, and they went away on antibiotic treatment. Go to your doctor for an assessment of bone weakness-that may cause pain in the rib area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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I just turned 22 yesterday. Over the past year, Ive gained 80+lbs. Recently when I wake up, my heart is pounding so hard it feels like its in my throat, my ears are ringing, and I feel pressure/pain in the back of my eyes. Im a black female and heart disease runs in the family. So what could my symptoms be related to?
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Hi, Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes. It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress, or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holder Monitor). You also need to do a 2D Echo & thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any. Treatment will be as per report. Thanks
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hiello sir i m a heart patients recently i gone sugar in escorts my operation has pas 1 year sucess now i m feeling that sweating and my heart is fast beating i had done 2D Echo it was fine now i m using tablets envas 5mg O/D warf 2mg /d pls tell me good to exercise to controlling my heart beat
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Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Your symptoms of sweating rapid heart beat can be related to heart issues. Since your 2 d echo is normal there is nothing new that has happened. But I recommend you to do a stress test which will see whether your heart is able to cope up with exercise and whether blood supply to the heart decreases when you exercise. This will give us a prediction whether your surgery results are still working well. Next issue to be checked here are thyroid issues which can also cause sweating and fast heart rate. Please do a thyroid profile and a stress test and revert with the results. Wishing you good health. Regards
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I was just told today that my mother who has been sick and in a rehab/nursing home facility and in and out of the hospital , that she has MRSA ( spelling ?) I have been in the rooms with her on several occasions and have kissed her forehead. I was told that she had a colony in her nose. I babysit our 8 month old grandson every weekend , should I be afraid to be around him ?
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Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion MRSA is contagious. You should not contact your child Chat Doctor. Avoid sharing of personal care equipment like napkins, towels, bedsheets etc. Mupirocin is the antibiotic used to clear all the MRSA from the body. Its colonization sites are nasal cavity, umbilicus, groins etc. So cleaning and
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My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 liver desease. He has not touched alcohol ij over 20 yrs. He contracted hep c while in the army from a blood transfusion. He had a liver tumor removed 3 months ago it was small and localizd.since then he has been in the hospit for acites and gi bleed. No active bleeding in the throat stomach or colonhowever they did band off a grade 3 varices column. Where do we go from here
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His understand your concern. When ascites develop, disease becomes decompensated. Treatment includes symptomatic treatment and some dietary management. Avoid constipation to reduce effects of liver disease in brain. For this syrup lactulose can be used. Avoid protein rich diet. Although albumin decreases with liver failure, but high protein content can cause upper GI bleed. Avoid salt intake to avoid ascites. Certain Chat Doctor.
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Hello, im 40 yrs old I was diagnosed of having cervical polyps. Last feb. 25 I got my period when ivicited my ob gyne dr last march 2 she adviced me to take primolut10mg bd for 21 days because she will post me for polypectomy & hesteroscopy and it was done last march 9. Now im still taking primolut as what she adviced. I dont know why im taking this pill for this long period. All I know is to stop the bleeding. Please help me understand the treatment of primolut to my case. By the way im married for 10yrs still trying to to have a baby. We tried infertility treatment before. Is there any relation of primolut treatment to infertility? Thank you very much &more power!!!
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Dear patient! I understand your concern. Primal is basically meant to regulate your cycles and to thin out the endometrium (to facilitate the procedure) and so that you don't get spotting or bleeding following the procedure. And you should stop it after 21 days. As far as infertility is concerned, primal regulates cycles (which facilitates pregnancy). Hope that answers your question. Awaiting your precious feedback.
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I am wondering what the results would be if I received an MMR and got pregnant? I am also wondering, I have to get the MMR for my job and I am also taking Metformin to stimulate ovulation. Do I have to stop taking this medication or do I just need to use a form of birth control for 4 weeks?
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Hi, It is not safe to take MMR vaccine while becoming pregnant. As per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, should be given a month or more before pregnancy because of the safety concerns. It can also be safe for you to take MMR right after giving birth, even while you are breastfeeding. If you need to get vaccinated for MMR avoid becoming pregnant until one month after receiving the MMR vaccine. So, in view of the above you may need to take birth control pills for at least one month after taking MMR. Metformin is safe during pregnancy hence it can be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Hope these answer your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I have been diagnosed with a lumbar synovial cyst, slight scoliosis, and the start of degenerative disk disease. I have been having horrible pain in my back that has been causing pain and cramping in my left leg for over 3 weeks now. I have tried taking muscle relaxants, pain meds, anti inflammatory, heat, ice, and stretches with no relief. I need to get this taken care of as I cannot continue to keep taking meds as a cover up.
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Hi there. Thanks for your question at Chat Doctor. Lumbar synovial cysts are relatively uncommon cause of sciatica kind of pain. The cyst are usually associated with Degeneration if joints in your back, known as facet joints. Rest, painkiller are the first line of therapy. If you don't have significant relief in pain fate joint injection and epidural injections can be tried based on your MRI findings. The last step in the ladder would be a decompression surgery or fusion surgery again depending on you r radiology and pain pattern. As if now it is best for you to try pain medication for 6 weeks and we how you do. Hope this helps. All the best. Regards. Chat Doctor.
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Hi, my father had a colonoscopy yesterday and had polyps removed. last night he ended up in emerg with severe abdominal pain. After xrays and ct scan he was told it was probably trapped gas, was given some oxycodon, and sent home. Today the pain is still severe. Is there anything we can do to help relieve his acute pain?
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Hi. Thanks for your query. The acute and severe pain in the abdomen after colonoscopy and removal of the polyps is either perforation or hematoma formation. You need to take him to the ER or a hospital again and get him admitted as probable complications can occur anytime including in the next 72 hours. He needs to be kept nil orally, on intravenous fluids, antibiotics. Investigations of Standing x-ray, CT scan would help. NO Colonoscopy or barium studies at all.
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Hi...my one month 2 days baby boy is not passing moton since 5 days. One of my Pediatrician adviced me to give DUPHALAC syrup 200ml. Is it advicable or should I give SPORLAC powder? Which one is correct for his problem. He is passing urine for 6-8 times a day.He is taking mother feeding only. Please suggest me.
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Hi, this is in reference to my father who is 80 years old and weighs around 45 Kgs (approx) while his height is nearly 5ft. 6 inchs. He has been suffering from asthma since last 8-9 years now and is pretty prone to seasonal cold and caugh. Since a past couple of days, he is even unable to do his day-to-day activities and lost his mobility. Would seek your help on this.
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor If he is experiencing any symptoms of an acute asthmatic episode (chest pain, shortness of breath, Chat Doctor. This would include reliever medication, prednisolone and possibly oxygen if it is low. It would be best to take him to his doctor for assessment. If he does not have any asthmatic symptoms then it may be a cough or cold. In this case, if his symptoms are not severe, over the counter medication can be used. I hope this helps
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I started hearing voices and noises that wake me up at night. The voices are usually of a family member and the noises are that of a gun or outdoor stuff. Once I am awake, I continue to hear them for a few seconds. Am I having mental issues or just old age? Im 59.
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Hello thanks for asking from ChatDoctorHearing voices and noise that wakes up you in night could occur due to a number of reasons. These voices are usually of family member and are persisting. One possible reason is severe anxiety. In severe anxiety individuals may develop hyperarousal. Due to this they may start hearing voices and develop awakening in night. But if the symptoms are recurring and persisting then there may be underlying psychotic phenomenon. These could be hallucinatory voices. Although in elderly it is not common to see hallucinations but still due to some organic lesion such symptoms can be seen. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for expert opinion and diagnosis. Thanks, hope this helps you.
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my left ankle is swollen and there are several broken cappularies showing on the top of my foot near the ankle, muscle of my calf feels hard and warmer than my other leg.....i had severe sun poisoning last august where my legs were purple blistered and swollen, the doctor gave me a shot of steroids, and the left leg is still swelling,can it still be from the sun poisoning
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Hello, There is a possibility that past medical history may have left some remissions of the symptoms. Due to the past medical history, there will be damage to the capillaries and with steroid shot, the pain was handled. As there is the hardness of the calf muscles it can be due to spasm and may happen to do disturbed capillary revascularization. I will advise doing hot water fermentation if that is not troubling more to the external layer of the body called skin. Post that using stockings for the lower limb which will be up to the mid-thigh region. This will help to reduce the swelling by providing the compression over the muscles and the capillaries. Please keep the limb elevated over the pillow and do ankle to movements and do straight leg raise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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sir i don t know wats the problem inside me i cant able to control my thoughts something is controlling inside me i don t know wats it is,i cant able to sleep at nights many times i tried to commit suicide but still i am alive i don t know wat to do.i am having full of negative thoughts and imagination thoughts.pls suggest wat give me peace? 22,4.6,38 m
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Hi, I went through your query and can understand your distress. From what you have mentioned, you seemingly are suffering from depression which explains your negative thoughts and even suicidality. Since you have already attempted to harm yourself, I would suggest that you should seek a psychiatric consultation without any further delay. You should also talk with you family members regarding your symptoms. In case of depression, treatment with anti-depressants like venlafaxine or Escitalopram would be highly effective. In your case, the treatment should be started as soon as possible. I hope that you found the answer helpful. Best wishes.
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hello sir, I am farha from mumbai and i am really feeling upset now i think i have spoiled my life i am turing 23 and still have nothing to do in my life. i am yet not graduate and this thing worries me a lot. i dont know i will encourage myself for studies plz guide me i have only one close friend i am not a outgoing person i always stay at home and hardly talk to someone. i have my family by my side bt now i feel bad to spend time with them.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think that you are a victim of life disappointment. You have not given much of information therefore it may be difficult to diagnose your problem. I feel that you lack motivation and self-confidence. You say that you are 23, and you are yet to complete your degree. Why so? What makes you lag behind in your education career?. Are you able? So many questions need answer. For the time being, understand that LIFE IS LIKE THAT. Nothing happens as you wish, but you should always be hopeful and try again and again. Success should not be far away. If you are interested in more information in this regard, you may post a direct query for me. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Well I think it may be OCD . If I am doing something, for example walking to school I think for eg if I m Not in school in 15 minutes then I will fail my science test or something or if I don t wear this bracelet tommorow I will lose all friends Something silly like that and I hope you get the idea and also sometimes I want to do things on my left side and Right side of my body
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. The \"silly\" thoughts which you have described are termed as \"magical thinking\" and is often seen in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The other irrational thoughts relating to symmetry are also likely to be obsessions. However, a detailed history and a psychological assessment is required to make a definitive diagnosis of OCD. Hence, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation. If this diagnosis is confirmed, then there are effective treatment options in the form of medication and psychological therapies, which can help you overcome these necessary thoughts. Wish you all the best.
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I have been having severe back, lower abdominal, and leg pains consistantly for over 3 weeks now. I have had this before & it used to come & go, but now is constant. I has now began 2 make me dizzy, light headed lethargic, & overly tired & moody. It has also began to cause issues with my breathing and walking
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Hi, As this indicates me the weakness of the spinal muscles which has lead to pain. Also, due to pain in legs the mobility might have got compromised and led to symptoms of indigestion leading to abdominal pain as well. Breathing might also get affected as the strength in the muscles of the lower limb is reduced leading to abnormal vascular physiology. I will advise to simple low intensity exercises which will help you come out of the symptoms. Exercises like - deep breathing exercises, huffing, coughing exercises, core stability exercise, spinal muscle strengthening exercises, hip muscle strengthening exercises, static Qua Chat Doctor. This will help improve the muscle physiology and strength in the muscles leading to improved breathing and reduced pain and aches. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In
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20 year old female, I ve been vomiting all day today. cant keep anything down. 2-4 times an hour mostly. been drinking water with a little bit of gatorade. tried eating a little to settle my stomach down but didnt help. i just start on this new birth control 14 days ago and alot 14 days was my last period. worried might be morning sickness, but not too sure yet cause i ve been vomiting yellow whitetish color. been also having hot and cold flashes. I feel hot when i vomit as well. my joints hurt and mostly from my mid chest to below my belly button area hurts the most. and yes i ve had sex with my husband right after my period a few times the last 14 days. But he doesnt finish inside me though, also unprotected. So any ideas?
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Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the one of the side effects of birth control pills is vomiting. This can be prevented by taking pill at bedtime. Antiemetics can also help. But the nausea due to pregnancy is a rare possibility. Because the ejaculation was not done inside and moreover it is too early to feel any pregnancy symptoms. Usually the pregnancy symptoms start 2 weeks after missed period. And the first sign of pregnancy is missed period. So just check your next period. And the vomiting mostly appear to be due to pills. Consult your doctor for supportive treatment. Best regards...
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I have a significant bump to the right of my right kneecap. It doesnt hurt but it is very warm to the touch. Ive had it now for almost 2 months. I am going to see the doctor, but trying to do some homework to anticipate what procedures the doc might want. Oh, and I have a history of bad knees. I will also say that I dont trust this knee anymore going up and down the stairs. It doesnt hurt, but I do lean on the rail quite a bit.
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Thanks for sharing your problem here on this forum. You have lump on the side of your knee.lump may be from different reasons. It may be due to joints problem or due skin ...but as you said that the lump is hot to touch, so there are two reasons left. One may be due to joints swelling or may be due to vascular malformations. . If u can feel pulsation in it then is vascular if not then It's due to joint. .you should do ultrasound of lump.and should see your doctor. You can keep asking questions from me.thanks
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Had malignant melanoma removed over a year ago (back of neck) WLE, negative nodes and clean margins. For about two weeks now I wake up and the site itches a lot. Have a regular check up on Friday with my onco surgeon. Could this be a return of the cancer?
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Hello Dear. Itching near a mole can be sign of melanoma. But since in your case it has been removed and lymph nodes are negative can think of other causes like fungal or bacterial infection. In any case have a follow-up with your oncosurgeon and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I'll be glad to help you. All the besting warm regards Chat Doctor.
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