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I was diagnosed with the flu and bronchitis 5 days ago. I was put on Tamiflu and Z-Pak and was told that I would be better by today. Today, I am still very sick. Im so tired, nauseated, severe headache and horrible cough that keeps me up most the night. Im on my 4th day of meds out of 5 days and I just wanted to know if this is normal and how much longer should it be before I feel myself again. I have two small kids and have been in the bed for 7 days now and have to get better soon!
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are not improving because you are not taking correct treatment for bronchitis. Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled treatment. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will 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). Usual recovery time is 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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Hi Doctor,My son 8 and half years old is suffering from cough for the last days and it triggers wheezing. He has history of bronchial asthma and he has been ok for quite sometime now. We are giving him Bronchipret syrup 5 ml twice a day and nebuliser to control wheezing. There is no fever. The cough is not stopping. Should we continue the same medicine for 5 days or any change required to bring his cough under control. He has phlegm which is not coming out..pl advise.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, You can continue the medicine for another 5 days, the syrup helps to control the cough and the nebulization helps to control your son wheeze. In addition to this he may require a course of oral antibiotics in the form of syrup and oral antihistamine. I would have suggested my patients with1. Syrup Autoclave 375\u00a0mg twice daily for 5 days 2. Syrup T Mini thrice daily for 5 days. You can take these medicines and the medicine prescribed your doctor and inform him regarding these medicines. Thank You.
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hello Doctor, im an overall healthy 18 year old male but frequently i do get shortness of breath, problems breathing and feel pinprick sensations on my cheat and around my heart? Is it possible that I may have a heart defect or any other cardiac issues?
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Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I would like to know the duration of your symptoms. If they developed since your childhood, then you must undergo ECG, X-ray chest and echocardiogram to rule out and birth defect. If it is recent in onset it may not be heart problem but may be simple Acid reflux.However, better to get these investigations, My best wishes Chat Doctor.
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I have acute bronchitis and am on antibiotics, expectorant, and antihistemene. Before diagnosis my fever was over 104. Now with medications has lowered to 101. However, today I have developed severe upper back pain. What does this mean? Thank you.
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Hello, Process of acute bronchitis preceded by either viral or bacterial infection leading to inflammation of bronchi causing formation of a lot of mucus. Due to infection you have got fever, but this may occur due to complications like pneumonia. Coughing a lot to expel out sputum causes upper back pain. So you need to consult a good physician for further evaluation. Before that go for blood examination- CBC, chest x-ray, sputum culture, lung function test. Continue your medication and take rest with good amount of water. Take care, bye.
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The person Iam talking about, The main artery to heart has blockage dr. said like a . (dot) in the middle, That the blood is moving but as he has pains it will close.. cant have surgery cause of 1 kidney and dye will shut it down.. The 1 kidney is 2.7 and on oxygen 24/7 ...Do you think his head will and neck will start to hurt..because of the heart?
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are other possible treatment options besides surgery (or coronary bypass) for coronary artery disease. Coronary catheterization coupled with stent implantation is the main treatment option in such cases. You should discuss with his doctor on the above possibility. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards,
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hi,Facing burbing , back gas frequently in my stomach,I met doctor , he examined me with USS and informed me issue with fatty liver.now i am worrying, is it curable? how may days it will take to cure?Suggested below tablets,1. Pankreoflat2.Domperidone3.nusam 200Please suggest
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Hello findings suggests fat deposition in liver cells(fatty liver). Fat deposition causes increased echo texture. You may need few more investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, liver function test. Fatty liver is a reversible condition, and it may reverse in 5-6 months if proper precautions are taken. You should avoid fried and fatty food. Go for brisk walk regularly. You have been prescribed right medicines, and should continue it. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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My 18 year old son was diagnosed with a staph infection on his arm...it looked like a boil to me. It was lanced and then he was put on oral antibiotics and a topical antibiotic. It never really went away and 2 other spots popped up. He was put on another - stronger antibiotic. A week passed. It appeared to be gone and then a \"mosquito\" bite looking circle appeared on the staph site again. Again he was placed on an antibiotic - Bactrim. He has been complaining of not feeling well...his face, to me, looks puffy and his eyes somewhat red and feverish ~ although he has no fever. He continues to be active, but has no appetite. Any suggestions as to what to do?
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor He should be reviewed. There are some star bacteria that may be resistant to the more commonly used antibiotics. He may need a swab of the area to determine if this is the case for him. In addition, blood tests should be done, it is possible since the is now having systemic symptoms (not feeling well, swelling, decreased appetite). Bloods such as a full blood count can be done hope this helps
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I keep getting a stabbing pain in my lower left abdomon and sometimes in my right. I have constant nauesa as well as a headache and constant dizziness. My ear rings alot and I am also getting a squeezing and stabbing pain in my chest on the left side and heart. I also have a pain on the side of my left breast and breathing problems when the pain occurs. What is happening? Its starting to scare me and gets worse each day. It happens more when I am sitting on laying down. Im a 14yr old Female. What is causing this?
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Hi, It is probably not due to a heart condition. You should consult your Doctor or a Gastroenterologist for the abdominal pain. You will require an Ultrasound abdomen, and might require to undergo a Colonoscopy/ Sigmoidoscopy. Furthermore, you should see your Doctor as without investigations we will not be able to know what is going on. But, first things first. You should get examined by a Surgeon or a Gastroenterologist. Do not worry. With the right investigations and advice you should be alright. Take care, Chat Doctor.
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I have a dry itchy patch on my right hip and on the back of my neck that has been there for almost a year...it started during a stressful time and will not go away! I have been to the doctor, who diagnosed it as psoriasis, prescribed steroids/creams...It cleared up some on my neck but there is still a small spot there...the place on my hip really bothers me, as it is only getting bigger! It is now as round as a tennis ball in diameter. It itches and will not go away...please help!
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Hi, For eczema, patch testing is done to rule out other skin diseases. Get physically examined with the biopsy test. Do continue to take the steroids and creams prescribed. You may require oral or injected medications like Methotrexate, Cyclosporine or medications that alter immune response under a PCP. Other treatments are UVB phototherapy, Ackerman phototherapy, laser therapy, etc. after evaluating disease you have. Eczema is not a contagious disease, it causes patchy Chat Doctor. There is no permanent cure for eczema, but it can be controlled by treating damaged skin. Topical corticosteroid creams and ointments, antibiotics along with antivirals are effective. Phototherapy also works well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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how long does it take to recover hand/feet/face numbness after blood clot in brain? My friend (w diabetes and high blood pres) had frozen hand feeling at Tue night. Wed morning she found numbness in left extremities hand and leg. MRI showed blood clot on left side or brain. She was admitted to hospital at 2pm. They had to wait for blood pressure to come normal and almost after 2 days they started med for blood clot. She has now little better sensation when foot was on the ground. can this be recovered? can she be normal again? will numbness go away? what are the effective treatments
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HiT hanks for consulting us. It will take few days to weeks to regain sensation. Couple of months required for recovery which is complete in good no of cases I have seen. Results are better if you have physiotherapy as well. Use of anti thrombus medication needed lifelong. Do ECG, Echo and carotid Doppler to find out cause. Control BP and sugar. Hope it is useful for you. Feel free to contactless rate the answer
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I have had the flu for 1 month. Still have fatigue and muscle aches. How long will this last? I am a 57 year old male. No major underlying conditions. Doing much better except for the generalized aches. Will feel good one day and can not get out of bed the next. Taking OTC flu meds and ibuprofen. No fever no weight loss. Eating and drinking ok. Is there anything else I can do or take. I am also resting and sleeping 6-8 /night thanks
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Hi there. Flu symptoms usually subside in 2 weeks. I suggest you get investigated for more sinister viral infections like Viral hepatitis, gastroenteritis etc. Also get your vitamin D and Calcium levels tested as low levels can cause weakness and fatigue. Avoid taking flu meds for more than a week as they can cause kidney and stomach damage. Keep well HY Chat Doctor. Eat plenty of citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables. Keep warm. These tips help during a flu attack.
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I haven t had my period since january (its now the end of march!). As well as this in the last week or so I have noticed a lump on the right side of my abdomen near my hip bone. it hurts a bit when i press it. What could it be? please help because I m quite worried about it
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Hello, In my opinion lump on the right side needs to be investigated from your surgeon or gynecologist. Treatment depending on one of the following causes evaluated after physical and lab or radiological investigation your doctor would treat as per its need. Causes in your case could be Antibioses of the appendicular abscess or ovarian right mass (as CT abdomen suggested), cystic ovary or could be an abscess (being tender to touch) ultrasound or complete blood test or study would confirm it, colonic cancer (Remote possibility-suggested CT contrast study with colonoscopies invest and treatment). Antibiotic or anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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sir,my age is 20(male). i am losing hair for the past 6 months and my hair became thin mainly on the middle of the head (front)..the sides are normal..back side also normal. also i have white hair whicChatDoctore at the age of 10.....at present new hair is not appearing on the middle of the head... please suggest me the preventive measures for stopping this hair fall and how can i get my hair grow back normally?
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Hi Dear, As per your query you have symptoms of hair loss and thinning which can occur due to many reasons like genetic factor, improper hygiene, fungal infection and hormonal changes. Need not worry. I would suggest you to start with Minoxidil lotion first to get proper results and don't stop in between. Massage scalp on daily basis to increase blood circulation. You should consult dermatologist once for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch test, blood test, allergic test and physical examination and may prescribe supplements like Omega-3 minoxidil spray, and vitamin E. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes,
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hie doctori am 21 year oldi hav a regular menstrual cycle of 28 days.had unprotected sex on the 9th day i.e 8/5 of my cycle took an ipill on the 10th day 9/5..i had no side effects of ipill nor withdrawl bleeding.now i have got my periods on the expected date i.e 25/5..bt d bleeding is brownish in colour n scanty n clots..can this be implantation bleedin..?shld i get a pregnancy test done or is ut juat an side effect of ipillmy periods nw have ed date i.e 25/5
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Hello, Taking I-pill within first 24 hrs following unprotected sex gives protection more than 95% against unwanted pregnancy. Brownish discharge with clots may indicate early sign of miscarriage. Other reasons are hormonal imbalance, vaginal infection, old blood/ endometrial tissue etc. Here, you need to undergo one blood test for beta-ChatDoctor to rule out conception if any. TVS scan is also helpful in early stage. You consult with gynecologist following test report. Practice safe sex in the future. Good luck.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...mmy problem that my wife suffering from psoriasis in hill of leg.what is solution of it?itch, sometime water and blood, with acne of hill of leg due to psoriasis. Scaly and pain due to walking, plz give me solution for this problem.???????
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand from your query that your wife is having scaly patches suggestive of psoriasis on her legs. She could apply a cream containing Dexamethasone propionate twice a day on the patches for 2 weeks. Once the patches subside, she could apply a moisturizer in the morning and a cream containing Calcitriol at bedtime to prevent them from recurring. Please do consult a dermatologist as psoriasis is a chronic problem and needs regular follow up. Pain while walking could suggest psoriasis joint involvement. Dexamethasone is a steroid and should not be used for more than 2 weeks without a doctors' supervision. Hope this helps you. Take care.
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Hello,my name is meher,age 28 from london.I am very upset about my penis cause its only 3.5\" when its strong & also very thin.Sex duration is also very low,4-5minutes.For that no girl want stay with me.I am very very upset.How can i increase my penis without any side effect.Plese give me proper advice.Its the question of my life.Thank you.
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Hi, Much Research says the average length of a flaccid penis is 3.61 inches, while the average length of an erect penis is 5.16 inches. Few studies recommended flaccid penis length of less than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of less than 3 inches should be considered for treatment. Surgical (liposuction around their pubic bone, Skin Graft), Inflatable penile prosthetics are helpful if size less than 3\u00a0inch. Share your penis size when flaccid and erect. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. R. Raveen
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dr, i feel like to put and end to this life, i have nobody to share my feelings. in a way i can t open up to any one. i am a married woman and have a 2 year old daughter too. i had an affair before my marriage and continued after the marriage too, he is the father of my daughter. i feel so ashamed of myself of being a person like this. now i came to know that i was just one girl friend among a few for him, i loved him so much and because of that i always kept a distance with my husband and now that distance is more than the distance between the sky and the earth. now i am in a great dilemma, my daughter, i can t leave her alone, but i don t have the guds to take her life but i don t want to live in this world anymore. always praying to God to take my life along with my daughter.
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Hello and thanks for writing in. I understand that you are going through a very distressing time. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you are going through severe depression. This may be causing you the negative and suicidal thoughts that you are experiencing. Since you are feeling very suicidal, I would suggest that you inform someone immediately about your thoughts and feelings. You can tell a friend or relative or call up the suicide helpline in your place. I would further suggest that you seek professional help for your depression by consulting a psychiatrist. There are effective treatment options in the form of medication and counselling which can help you come out of this depressive phase. So, please don't hesitate to seek urgent help.
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Hi, for the pat three weeks Ive had what my doctors think is a virus but Im not sure about that anymore. At first I had a really sore throat ( no strep), this eventually stopped. Then a runny nose and then a bad cough, eventually the runny nose stopped and the cough is slowly fading. Ive also had a lot of night sweating. Just recently though Ive had random Sharp pains through out my body and to top it off my left eye is swelling and my stomach is cramping alot.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern all the complaints you have mentioned here indicate that is definitely an infection that you are suffering from but to confirm it you should undergo a blood test mammogram as it can both differentiate between viral and bacterial infection.Also, cramps abdominal pain with night sweating indicates that you could also be having stomach infection now so do a stool routine test and along with both reports take opinion of general physician. No need to worry. Medications can cure infections. Hope I answered your query. Thanks and regards.
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Three days ago I got a decayed tooth pulled that already had a crown. The tooth broke during extraction and the dentist had to do extra drilling and pulling to get the entire tooth. Since I have had pain in my gums which I expected but I have had severe pain in my jaw that runs all the way up to my ear. Do you think the dentist could have pulled or ripped my jaw muscle during the extraction? The pain I feel is debilitating, I cannot find relief... the pain killers that were prescribed does nothing to help. Just wondering if there is anything I can do to get relief and sleep again.
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Hisometimes the tooth breaks while extracting and has to be taken out by extra procedure. This is exactly what happened in your case. As you said that you got it extracted three days back the pain should not have been this severe by this day. According to me, you have developed Chat Doctor. Except for the pain that you are having there is nothing to worry. Take any painkiller and try to sleep, first thing in morning visit your dentist and get the
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Good day! I have a tooth problem. A pus inside a tissue. What should I do? When can you call very severe? Its painful. It makes the gums red. The pus is not easily extracted. It goes down to my teeth. Would the reddening of the gums be permanent? I dont want to have a permanent red portion on my gums. If it would be permanent, can it be removed or go back to normal? Would that need any dental process? I dont want to have a root extraction since I am still young and its not nice to look at.. I dont want any tooth that is not real. Please answer my questions! Thank you very much for helping me on my problem!
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Hello! Thank you for posting here. This can be infection in the gums or tooth. A x-ray is necessary to decide on the treatment. A root canal or planning may be necessary based on the details you provided. You cannot get it home treated. A visit to the dentist is necessary. Do not panic. You can get the infection cleared without extraction. Take Flagyl 400 thrice daily for three days. Also take ibuprofen for the pain. Regards.
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hello doc.. my girl baby is going to be 8 months on coming 16, from yesterday she is been strugling with loose motion which is mostly watery with bumps of milk, followed by fever... consulted pediatrician suggested ORS and walamycin syrup and fever drop.... will she be alright soon? what fluid items can i give her... will she reduce weight due to this... thanks XXXX
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Hi, As there is diarrhea and fever at 8 months period with pediatrician prescribing symptomatic therapy, I would quote it as a viral infection of the gut commonly seen at this age period. It takes around 24 - 48 hours to clear the virus from the bowel and let her be normal around that period. Do not panic at all and maintain her HY Chat Doctor. Be remain in regular follow up with her pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hi sir. my12 year doughter suffer dermeto myositis .cunsulted doctor says take long period medicin alonng 3 yers .i think thats make another side effects. iam vorried my dougters helth pleas give me compleat pictur of this desces and food selection. what type of avoid please helpme urs faithfully Abdul wahab
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Thanks for putting your query up at Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your daughter has dermatomyositis. Dermatomyositis (DM) is a connective-tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin. While DM most frequently affects the skin and muscles, it is a systemic disorder that may also affect the joints, the esophagus, the lungs, and, less commonly, the heart. The mechanism is immune-mediated damage to microscopic vessels of skin and muscles and gives rise to muscle atrophy. The diagnosis can be confirmed by muscle biopsy, EMG, and blood tests. This disease has no known cure but the immune reactions that result in the disease, can be kept in control using certain medicines. She therefore needs the medicines, and it is no need to worry about side effects as without them the condition would worsen even further. Dermatomyositis is often associated with celiac disease and hence a gluten-free diet is recommended. In other words avoid wheat based products altogether. It is believed that certain dietary regimens like Paleo Diet are beneficial. Okay To Eat
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my cousin has scrotum cellulises. His platellete count is going down. Doctors are giving him monocef 2g injections morning -evening.Will it control the count and the infection? How long will it take? right now the count has come down to 70,000. I dont have a credit card . What do I do?
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Hi, Dear!! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query facts in context to your health concerns. Based on the facts submitted in your query, You seem to suffer from-Scrotal Cellulitis. You are getting the Maximum dose of Monomer. Though I am devoid of any info on extent and severity, your blood count seems to be 70,000 and indicate extensive cellulitis.Hence, it would be 1-5 days time, without surgery. If proper surgical care is taken, this would be under control in 2 days time. Diabetes needs to be ruled out for better results, as it may extend the period if present, due to delayed control of infection. Other supportive measures-like-diet/plenty of fluids/ and anti-inflammatory / vitamins need to be monitored carefully. Hope this would resolve your query and anxiety accompanied by it. This reply would also help you to plan right treatment combination with timely surgical intervention.Welcome for any further query in this regard, which I would love to reply 24x7. Good Day !! Chat Doctor.
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hi there doctor i am bilal i have problem with bleeding gums.also blood stain on phlegm i went to to dentist he gave me medicine and he did scaling now i am feeling well but there is a still little a bit mucus come in my throat i think it comes from chest but some time there is a stain of blood on mucus or phlegm not too much a little bit.i have nt got any fever any pain on chest nothing.i recently got the treatment dentist call it scalling.i need to go once more.i do have some time breathing problem but not too much i really want to know thats is the bleeding gums is the real cause for this blood stain on pghlem.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). And hemoptysis is commonly seen with lung infection (pneumonia or tuberculosis) and bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system2. Chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. If all these are normal then no need to worry about lung causes. Bleeding gums can cause this kind of blood in sputum due to swallowing of blood. So consult pulmonologist to evaluate pulmonary causes for hemoptysis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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My 13 yr old daughter has spent 2 days in hospital eith severe upper abdominal pains. Her scan and bloods were normal and doc has put it down to a viral infection with no further Investigation.she is still in alot of pain and I m not sure what to do Her bowels are working well and she is not due her period What shall I do
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Hi thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for your medical query. I'm sorry but your question is deficient in a lot of information that would have been very helpful for me to answer. You have not mentioned if this was the first episode of pain, or she has past history. You did not mention if she HD any accompanying symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, blood in stool or vomits, fever, pallor or jaundice. Was her abdomen tender to touch? Has the pain gotten worse, or it has subsided in intensity? Is it only present in the upper abdomen or has it shifted to some other area or extended further? You also did not specify which tests and scans were ordered and came out negative. I can infer that the pain was very severe from the fact that she was hospitalized. Upper abdominal pain can be due to a number of causes she might have pancreatitis, cholecystitis or peptic ulcer. Pancreatic enzyme levels, ultrasound scan and H pylori antigen should be performed to rule out these conditions. As you have mentioned she had work up done at a hospital so I assume she was evaluated for these conditions. If all other tests are normal she may have functional abdominal pain. It is common amongst girls between the ages of 5 years to 14 years. It is because of an altered mechanism for pain perception so that the affected individual is more sensitive to pain. No definitive cause for this pain can be found but that does not mean it's not real. It usually presents in anxious child Chat Doctor. It is usually accompanied by other symptoms like recurrent diarrhea, constipation and headaches. The usual sites are around the umbilicus and in the upper abdomen. If your child has been worked up fully for all serious condition the best course of action is to reassure her. Try to eliminate stress as much as possible, incorporate soluble fibers in her diet. Probiotics are also helpful. Do not limit her activities due to pain and try not to let her miss school. Talk to her teachers and explain to them the situation. Do not dismiss her pain as nothing, acknowledge its presence but try to make your child see that she has to continue her activities in a normal fashion. Hope my answer helps you if you have any father questions I would be happy to answer.
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hello my name is matthew I had a hydrosectimy surgry one year ago. I have recently peeing the bed and sertin ways I turn or sit Ill get a sharp pain from the right side . please the pain will shoot straight up my spine. I know longer can sleep on my right side is their a seveare problem cause it hasent gone away.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. The surgery you had 1 year ago, may not be related with the present pain. It appears to be the hernia into the surgical incision, or may be independent of it. The other cause may be the epidemic orchids. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have an M.R.I, for diagnosis. If it is hernia, you may need to have one more surgery for correction. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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sir my i have recently got my sperms, only 15 percent are alive, 40 percent are sluggish and rest were found dead . 110 million sperm count in 2 ml, colour yellow,i was married two years back........i got married at the age of 29 , till this age i had a strong desire of sex but i could,t have the right one for that,so i used wrong ways and lost my strength , my pennis is now so sluggish and sometimes does not show erection while i am with my spouse................i have no baby after two years which is a big problem.....please help me and suggest me some medicine...plz my wife, s wieght is more than 90 kg...she has often feels irrugularity in periods and a white secretion mostly comes out from her urine place.........she had the same past like me.........plz suggest some medicine for us both so that we may be parents...i feel mental and body weakness severly,same is the case with my wife too...plz suggest
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Hello, It is sad that both of you are showing infertility factors. First thing is got over this depression and try to find a good doctor for your wife and yourself. She may visit a gynecologist to regularize her periods and then start ovulation causing medicines. AS per you, see a urologist who can prescribe something for your faltering sperm counts. If things don't turn up well after a year or so, you may opt for IVF. Regards Chat Doctor.
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i take migrogynon as contraception, this month instead of having my 7 pill free days i started the next pack of pills. i am now 8days in to the pack, had a slight post coital bleed. automatically you panic so have taken the self - swab chlamydia test, just wondering if the bleed could be due to starting a new pack and skipping a period. i havent missed any pills however i did take one late (i would usually take at about 6am however took in the evening)
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Hi dear user, thanks for asking your query. If your pill is not late by more than 12 hrs then it does not lose its effect. Your history is suggestive of either some breakthrough bleeding(which is commonly seen with lower dose pills containing levonorgesterol) or some local infection. I will advise you to take 2 tablets of microgynon a day for 2 days to stop breakthrough bleeding. If your chlamydia test comes out to be positive, then you should take azithromycin 1g(both partners). Hope this helps.
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My daughter is 20 Has had many diagnosis - depression, mood disorder, anxiety, ODD. She is now having hallucinations and talking nonsense at random times. She has been admitted into Lauralwood hospital for 72 hours, What are some diagnosis I could look into?
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Hello thanks for asking from ChatDoctorYour daughter of 20 years have depression, anxiety disorder and OCD. She is now having hallucinations, and she has started talking nonsense at random times. Such type of symptoms can occur due to some psychotic disorder or due to some mood disorder most likely due to bipolar disorder. If she is having violent abusive behavior, demandingness, risk taking behavior etc. symptoms apart from what you have mentioned then most likely the diagnosis is bipolar disorder. In psychotic disorders hallucinations especially auditory type, auspiciousness, fear etc. symptoms are seen. Visit a psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment. Medicines like anti-psychotics as Olanzapine, Risperidone, Aquitaine etc. can improve her hallucinations and will also help in decreasing her abnormal behavior. Consult a psychiatrist for prescription of these Chat Doctor. Thanks, hope this helps you.
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I have Occipital Neuralgia & have been in treatment for almost a year. Medicines, Botox & nerve blocks. All temporary. I have never been relieved of pain completely. Today my nose has started bleeding. This is the first time this has happened. Should I be concerned? Thanks.
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I read your question and I understand your concern. Occipital neuralgia however is not related to your nose bleed, their causes are not related at all. In a case of nose bleed the first reason to exclude would be very high blood pressure (which could have occipital headache mistakable for occipital neuralgia). So if it happens again try to measure your blood pressure. Other possible reason could be fragile or some abnormal nasal blood vessel, nothing to panic but an ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialist visit would be recommended. Of course there are other rarer causes like blood coagulation disorders, certain Chat Doctor. Generally isolated nose bleed have benign reasons though, so shouldn't panic for this one time, but if repeated as I said check blood pressure and ENT evaluation. I hope to have been of help.
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My 3 week baby passes lot of gas but strains alot he has some stomach pain he brings his legs up n down all day due to pain.. Now im giving him aristzyme 15ml..5 drops morning n evening.. Im still concerned reading about the side effects of this liquid..
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Hello, The flatulence in such young neonates is common. Has anyone prescribed him Aristotle? Its better not to give him anything. Make him lie on his stomach, the bed not fluffy. It will help to release gases which is common because of milk feeds, total protein. Pay attention to what you are eating if he is breastfed. If anything that seems to be causing gases to the baby, do avoid such foods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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my son is over weight ,is of 13 yrs under treatment for teeth ,had braces nearly 2&1/2 yrs ,but yet his teethes are not aligned properly,Dr. said that after putting an another clip which he can put and remove then it will get over.Kindly requesting you to guide what to do? Because he is suffered a lot while treatment.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The teeth should be aligned properly at the end of the orthodontic treatment. So if it is not aligned properly, since you are telling it is almost 2 and half year duration, better to consult a good orthodontist and take an opinion. If there are minor corrections, that can be corrected. If it is a major correction, then it has to be redone. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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I have a UTI history, in year 2004 after my cesearian operation i was detected with E-Coli ,again in 2007, 2009 my urine test showed E-Coli growth. In all the years i have gone through proper medication. Now my culture report is showing Klebsiella aerogenes. Why this infection is occuring again and again?
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HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Recurrence can be due to inadequate antibiotic therapy or dysbacteriosis. Culture and sensitivity of urine should be done and proper antibiotic therapy for proper duration should be carried out. You can take cranberry juice and barley water which helps in alkalizing urine and helps to get rid of infection and bacterial growth. For female using intimate wash is helpful also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.
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I have a lump under the skin extending from the tip of my butt crack to my rectum / i have tried prep H (internal) Epsom salt bath / tea tree on pads / very painful to sit walk - feel slightly nauseas / not constipated and my stool is soft / slight discharge - not bloody more like puss
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* According to your narration this seems Perianal abscess formation due to any bacterial infection.* Strongly recommend consulting your doctor immediately without delay. Hope this helps you. Welcome for any further assistance. Thanks for using Chat Doctor .com & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Wishing you fine recovery from the same. Regards dear take care.
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HI! I have a mole on the side of my face near my ear. I used to have a habit of rubbing it sometimes, but I haven t in a while. Recently I noticed that there is now another, harder lump just above it, but its not another mole, just my skin. Should I be worried?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have mole, some other cystic or benign lesion, or it may be melanoma. You should go for biopsy of that lesion. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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Hello. I am a girl of 21 years, height is 5feet and weight is 38kgs. I am overall healthy except that i suffer from stomach problems frequently. TWo months back i had high fever twice withing a months and was treated with antibiotics both time. Since the last few months i am having excessive hairfall. My hair is very long, waist length. I never had so much of hairfall. What can i do?
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Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, acute or chronic medical conditions, Chat Doctor. From your description, it seems you might be having Halogen Effluvium, which is hairball secondary to stress. If I were your dermatologist/trichologist, I would like to take through history including family history, history of recent major trauma/illness/stress/medications etc. and recommend some basic investigations like CBC, blood sugar, Thyroid function test. Some other special investigations like pictogram and endoscopy and further aid in diagnosis and prognosis. I would suggest you a course of oral tablets containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals for minimum 3 months. Also, would put you on solution containing 5%/10% minoxidil once a day and a hair serum containing peptides for hair growth at night.(Q era etc.). I would advise use of gentle shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil twice a week. Also inquire from your dermatologist about upcoming treatment options like monotherapy and platelet-rich plasma. Avoid combing in wet hair and let them
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Hi my son is 11 years old he was born with 1 kidney we were not aware of this until he was 18 months old because he was taking into hospital with a water infection he has a test were they put dye into your kidney to make sure it was working properly and hasnt been seen since is this ok or does he. Need further check ups
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HiT hanks for the query. A single healthy kidney is often capable of doing the work of 2 kidneys and the patient is often able to lead a healthy life.However, we need to do the following tests to be sure that the kidney function is OK
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i have a rubbery lump at the bottom of my left rib cage. it has gotten a little firmer and is now sensitive after pressing on it. etc. Its clearly visible. I went to teh dr awhile back and they said it was fat. Im not a fat person - but it has grown since then. I dont know who to go to now because it has progressed.
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Hi, Dear I studied your query in all it details and I understood your concerns. Remedy-As your doctor has already opined as Fat and as you are worried as its progressing, I would advise you to have second opinion the facts of your query and observations. Consult ER Surgeon who would confirm if it's the lump or just the fat as opined by your doctor and would tell if it's the fat in the abdominal wall which is growing or the Lump which is growing, for which you appear to be really worried. Plz hit thanks and write excellent Reviews if this would resolve your query. Plz don't worry and do Welcome for any further query in this regard to me. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.
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31 yr old male. Wrestler and jiu jitsu practitioner. Never had any significant health problems. I found a quarter sized lump on my inner thigh a couple inches south of my groin. It is firm, painless, slightly purple with a black dot on the top. You can move it under the skin. Ive attempted to puncture it with a needle and squeezed it pretty hard to see if pus would come out. Only blood. I now have some fluid build up around the lump (what I get for being a DIY doctor, right?) It hasnt gotten any bigger. I started doing jiu jitsu again about 4 days a week for the last month. Only after I started jiu jitsu did this lump come up. Any ideas what it could be?
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Hi there - Lump on the thigh could be a number of things. Given your history of Jim Jitsi and wrestling, the most common thing is a hematoma (old blood clot) under the skin. Another cause could be a lipoma (basically, a benign fat ball). Neither of these is cause for concern. Another more concerning cause could be an enlarged lymph node, which can be caused by a benign infection and in rare cases, malignancy (cancer). I certainly don't mean to scare you, and the other causes I mentioned are much, much more likely. I'd recommend you not stick any more needles in it for starters, and ask your doctor for an ultrasound. If there's any question, they can biopsy the mass and find out what it is. Hope this is helpful, feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
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hi.. im Mr A, my question is im suffering from cronic hair loss, i do use unipexil, phytotricovital but its increasing its hair loss more and its been weeks i did not even wash my hair from fear of hair loss..plz do advice.. im 27 , measuring 1 mt 72 and 68 kgs
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Hi Mr A, Thanks for posting here. You may be suffering from male pattern baldness, which is usually hereditary. You can use minoxidil 5% solution 1 ml twice daily and take tablets like biotin supplements and finasteride 1\u00a0mg. Furthermore, you need to meet a dermatologist for further treatment. Newer therapies like PRP therapy and stem cell therapy are other treatment options. If you have an advanced baldness hair transplantation is the choice. Take care. Hope it was useful to you. Take care. Regards. Chat Doctor.
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Dear Sir, Im Ali Raza, I undergone a Medical test in UAE, and my Lungs Show a TB Scar, I never ever have TB even i have not any symptoms of TB During my Life, But UAE Government deported me and put me a life time ban, Please tell me the medication of this problem.
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Hello, You might be having previous lung infection like tuberculosis or pneumonia in the past which is showing lung Scar at present. So, for your visa related query, we need to confirm that this Scar is not active, infectious. Consult a Pulmonologist and get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy. If both these are negative for active infections, you can definitely argue with visa authorities. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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my troponion 1 was Im 32 5f 4in white the last mount this keeps on and im bad sick , have been to 2 different dr. the last on dida nuclor test on me and said she was not sure it look ok. Now here sgine im bad sick short of breath and dizz.alot just got home from E.R.?
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Here you have dizziness and dyspnea complaint ... So I want to rule out cardiac cause which seems most likely here ..... Investigate with. .1. Blood pressure measurement 2.EKG 3.ECHO(if needed)4. Stress test 5. Cardiac enzyme estimation (if needed)According to cause treatment guided. ... If no cardiac cause present than resp cause ruled out (although seems less likely here) by chest x-ray and spirometry .... Take care ... Consult pulmonologist for auscultation and further examination....
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Hi I am 33 years old, I had a semen test wihcih shows 80 milliom/ml and motility of 20-30%, many sluggish and pin-headed and giant headed sperms are seen, Also scanning revealed mild varicocele on left testes. Should I undergo surgery or take any tablets to cure varicocele
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Hello and. As a Urologist, let me assure you, a varicocele has no medical treatment. It can be treated only by a surgery, either laparoscopic, or open. Your semen analysis report suggests, below normal, live sperm count. The semen test report is incomplete, as morphology(shape and size) of normal sperms is not reported. Certain other details like, frucotse test, liquefaction time, presence of ABCs, etc., are not mentioned.You're advised to repeat the test, after 2-3 days abstinence, at a good lab. You can get my expert opinion, by sending the report, as a direct question. Chat Doctor. Manga.
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I just had a molar extration done wendsday and my last molar on my right side is swollen and its been like that sinse Thursday and I have pain if I touch the gum it dos not hurt but I just have pain the doctor say it may be a dry socket he put some medicine on the extracted molar yesterday and I also have fever I don t know if I have a infection or not he took a X-ray and he say that the swollen molar is fine can u please help me I don t know what to do
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Persistent post extraction swelling or development of swelling several days after tooth extraction surgery is usually due to infections. Swelling due to infections can be distinguished from post-operative swelling by
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Hi. My son who is one year old, weight is 11 kg, is suffering from DNS, his right side of nose is completely blocked and water comes from his mouth, eyes and nose. While sleeping he experiences difficulty in breathing and voice comes from his chest. what is the treatment, can we get DNS operation for him, as he is just one year old? Are there any other method to open the nose say fitting a pipe in the nose etc? should I consult ENT specialist or paediatric specialist?
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Hi, thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. It is very uncommon to have severe DNS at this age, it tends to improve as they grow old. But as he is having difficulty breathing contact an ENT specialist as they will evaluate the degree of obstruction and advise simple airways to open his nose till they grow old. Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care.
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Hi i have a mysterious disease with me from last 1 month the disease is with my skin, due to some allergy there is heavy itching in my whole body and when itching the body it will get red and there is some swelling and get lines on that area of the body. Please suggest me how can i get relief from this disease?
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Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history. I would like to ask you a few more questions like - what is your age? Did you have similar complaints in past? Do you have any other allergies? Do you have any digestion/gastric-related complaints? Do you have any other medical condition or do you take any medicine on regular basis? However, from your given history, I would like to make suggestions to you as follows
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My son is very ill and has been diagnosed with a chest infection, he has been like this for months but lately he is vomiting at least once a week, high temperatures and is extremly lethargic. He has had no tests or anything from the doctor and I am concerned. Can you help?
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Hi thanks for asking question.First do chest x-ray along witChatDoctorplete blood examination. If pneumonia like infection present then consolidation seen. In tuberculosis cavitary lesion seen. Chest x-ray might reveal prominent vascular marking in bronchitis like case. If complete blood count show high necrophilia bacterial infection might because and antibiotic needed for adequate duration and dose. If lymphocytes more than viral infection and symptomatic management done.Meanwhile, pulmonary function test also helpful in differentiating restrictive and obstructive disease. So according to cause treatment given. If no positive finding in x-ray then simple rhinitis or sinusitis may because and treated symptomatically with prophylactic antibiotic. I hope my suggestion will helpful to you. Chat Doctor.
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I have persistent back pain for years now. Doctors have never found anything wrong with it. Recently I have back pain in one area then a few hours later its in a different spot in my back.Its really killing me. The pain is so severe that i just have to lay down all day.What can this be?
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Hi ghettoize,There is possibility that u might have psychosomatic disorder, Where your day to day life exaction creates some kind of tension in mind...changes your brain chemistry and pain perception....so u constantly have moving kind of pain which cannot be explained by any physical illness or on investigation. And doesn't respond to common painkiller and no relief even on rest which happen in physical disorder. So if u have been thoroughly investigated and
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Hi Doctor , I went for preliminary IF test which includes Thyroid, FSH, LH and Prolactin , as I was not aware that I have to take test only after 2nd day of menstrual cycle , I went on 29th day(ie, after 1st day of missed period). The levels are as follows. FSH - 3.38 mIU/mL LH - 2.62 mIU/mL Prolactin - 26.12 ng/ml Please let me know all hormones are normal? As I missed my periods, is there any symptom of pregnancy?
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. For menstruating women, the normal FSH levels during the follicular or luteal phase should range between 5 and 20 IU/L. Right before ovulation during the mid-cycle peak, FSH levels should be between 30 and 50 IU/L.LH-typical levels are between 1-20 IU/Women,prolactin-follicular phase 12.1(micrograms/L), luteal phase 13.9, mid-cycle 17 whole cycle 13 pregnant, 1st trimester 16TO confirm pregnancy you have to go for pregnancy test ok. Consult your gone for assistance.
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hi there my father has multiple calculi noted within the galbladder lumen . i just consulted a doctor and he told me my father will have to undergo a one hour surgery where his gall bladder will be permanently removed. isnt there any other way except to remove the gall bldder
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Hello, How are you? Stones in the gall bladder are a fairly common finding during USG of the abdomen. You do not need any additional tests to confirm the presence of gall stones. Gall stones can cause pain in the abdomen and vomiting. In 99% of the cases, the treatment is accomplished by \"Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy\" (removal of gall bladder by making 3 small cuts on the abdomen, guiding the surgery through a small camera inserted). This is a fairly routine surgery and could be done at most hospitals safely. Unfortunately there are no medical therapies available once the stones have already formed. Hope this helps, and please do not hesitate to contact me for more details - [email protected]
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a little over a year ago I was told that my wisdom teeth needed to be removed and that one was a cavity and that there was also an infection. I was given antibiotics for the infection, but delayed removing the tooth which is still a cavity. It has now started to hurt and I am afraid of getting a bacterial infection that will spread through my bloodstream or give me brain damage. I am also traveling internationally and cannot see a dentist for another week and a half. Any advice?
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The severe pain you are describing is because of the tooth infection (acute apical periodontitis). Nothing to be panic, Consult an oral physician and get the tooth treated with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Get a radiograph done to see the extent of the infection and suitability of the tooth for the treatment.Meanwhile till you take the treatment, If I am your treating doctor, I would have prescribed, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Along with antibiotics, you can an analgesics like diclofenac 50\u00a0mg BID for 5 days. But these medicines will provide a temporary relief. Once you complete the course, try to get the tooth treated as early as possible. Nothing to worry about spread of infection, antibiotics will take care. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello. I just went for my yearly physical and my MD told me I had elevated liver enzymes . My AST was 49 (N 10-35) and my ALT was 62 (N6-40). They have never been elevated before. I am only a social drinker, only 1-2 drinks per weekend and not every weekend and I have not been sick. The only symptom I have is a feeling of a sweaty rush a few times a day. My MD repeated my blood work and is also testing for hepatitis . Can you have elevated liver enzymes for no apparent reason or does it always mean some type of liver damage or muscle damage?
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Hello! Thank you for the query. Your liver enzymes are slightly elevated. Such results can appear due to alcohol intake (does not have to be every day), fatty foods, spicy foods, medicines (like painkillers), liver viral infection and many more. Such slight elevation usually does not indicate any serious pathology and with proper diet and avoiding alcohol it can come back to normal ranges. Hepatitis tests are a very good idea and if negative, just avoid alcohol, fatty foods and repeat this test in a month. Hope this will help. Regards.
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Im 17 and I have not been waking up with erections in the morning for the past few months ( as far as I can remember at least). I also have not been getting them during the day. When I try to stimulate myself, my penis stays flaccid. This has been very depressing the past couple days. I have also been a diabetic since the 5th grade and have had decent blood sugars over the years. What is wrong with me?
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Hello, Your testosterone level is at its highest in the morning after you wake up. It is highest immediately after waking up from rapid eye movement (REM) sleep stage. The increase in this hormone alone may be enough to cause an erection, even in the absence of any physical stimulation. But not getting enough erections during daytime is contradictory. Presence of sexual stimulants creates erection behavior and further erection. Your worry may not allow your body to accept sexual stimulation, so no erection during the daytime. Stop worrying about both. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. V. Anand, Psychologist
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I am a 26 yr old female. I have been having a lot of neurological symptoms for a long time but about a year ago I had a really bad accident (fell and broke 5 bones in right lower extremity with 2 plates 10 screws placed) I m concerned because even though I did have a lot of the symptoms prior to my fall, some are new and I also don t want to keep going back to the doctor over and over. I also have PCOS whicChatDoctorplicates everything in my life. The symptoms I m having are generalized clumsiness, which I never was until about a year ago, I drop things, trip, lose my grip etc, something new that started about a month ago is some urinary incontinence. I have to wear a pad because I don t even feel it happen and it s horribly embarrassing. I have pain all the time because of my leg injury but also that seemed to just set off a chain reaction and my whole body just aches and feels terrible. I have a lot of problems with constipation. I m fatigued all the time. it doesn t matter how much or how little sleep I get, I feel like I haven t slept at all. I tend to sleep 8-9 hours a night or else I can barely function. I have a lot of problems with word retrieval and switching words, which I didn t do until just a year ago, although it is much worse now. I ve been getting numerous optical migraines (at least one daily). I had my optic nerve evaluated and they said it looks fine. I do have depression. I see a therapist every other week. I continue to have muscle spasms in my right leg even though it s been over a year and I walk regularly. I do work full time although by the end of the day I am exhausted. I ve also been having episodes of vertigo approx 1-2 times a month so violently dizzy that I throw up and have to lay in bed for a few hours before it will stop. I have pretty severe heat intolerance and feel nauseated, weak, and dizzy if I can t get cool. What is wrong with me? I m afraid to keep going to the doctors for fear they will consider me a hypochondriac as when I got the PCOS diagnosis at first they thought i was making it up until they got the definitive lab results.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry too much. Depression and related symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks are common after traumatic accidents. Such a scenario is supposed to be treated after proper diagnosis. Please consult a psychologist for psychometric assessment and advise on further treatment methodology. Such a condition might take considerable time to recover. Please be patient. Work with your psychiatrist and physician and co-operate with them. They have the necessary knowledge and experience. If you need more of my help in this regard, please post a direct query on this portal. I am happy to help you. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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my doctor thinks my pain is caused by stress,,,I have seen my therapist and pyschiatrist...and they don[t believe this to be true,,however the insistant pain, itch,burn,sensitiviity of skin in my mostly my right arm... that plus numbness and and tingling in my right hand.....the pain I experience is from my neck,back, shoulder...and chest pain under by breast(which I have had on and off for several years..which was said at be a digestive problem and have been taken Prilosec from the time that was diagnosed...it did help and I no longer have heartburn...but the chest pain remains and with the arrival of these other symtoms it seems worse. I have been seeilng my primary doctor for over a month for tryilng to find out if I can get some relief...and now have problem sleeping unless I take Vjicodin...which I do not want to ....due to its addictive nature. jOh, I have taken 3 advil at a timle and it only give partial relief but for a short time...I am turning 75 this month....I had my yearly check up in July...and all my test were filne...and I have been feeling fine...I care for toddlers 5 days a week for 4 hours each...and have had no problem carilng for them...until last week and athe pain got so bad I couldnt take it and care for the children as I know I shoul and CAN. If you can shed any light on my dilemna. You can get to feelingpretty desperate. Jane Mulvaney
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Hi from your detail description of the problem, I know you are having a very painful days and nights. I strongly believe that you have cervical spondylosis which is an age related problem due to bones getting thin and pressing on the nerve roots hence causing all types of pain. Along with painkillers (only when pain is severe) you also require physiotherapist and orthopedic opinion. They may take x-rays and MRI Scans to confirm it. Hope this guides you real ted to your problem and wish you all the best
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My 5 year old son has been having several bloody noses within the last few weeks, he is fatigued, threw up a few times the day before last, he wants to sleep on the floor, I find him on the floor in the mornings. He looks so tired and a little pale or even jaundice.
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Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Due to multiple bleeding episodes he could have become anemic which could be the cause of fatigue. As he is also having jaundice so I would suggest you to take him to hospital where he would undergo lab investigations including CBC & Lots to determine to extent of anemia and jaundice. Further treatment would be carried out on the basis of results. In the meanwhile you can put ice pack at his nose. It will decrease the bleeding episode. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.
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Hi there.. i developed allergy on my lip last month where it got swollen and then chapped (very dry and bleeding ).. and now it has got better but my lip are itchy sometimes and there are few small white bums on my lip.. just would like to know if this is also another symptom of new allergy that i am not sure or even know what is it from..as far as i remember.. i only have allergy on sea food which was about 10 years ago..
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. Yes, this does sound like an allergy. It is often difficult to identify what you are allergic to apart from things like seafood which cause allergies in a lot of people. The white marks could be healing skin (since you said you had a pretty bad reaction last month). I would suggest you have Tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once a day for 2-3 days, and you should be fine. Hope this helpsRegards
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I fell on my knee 3 wks ago..3 yrs ago I had an arthroscopy and was told I would need a knee replacement in 5 yrs. Now my knee is swollen and blood keeps collecting near the knee cap and the bursa sac has been damaged. Will I need a whole knee replacement or can my orthopedic dr. clean up the damage..Don t really want invasive knee surgery
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Hi, Knee replacement is done when knee is permanently damaged and deformed because of long-standing conditions and not because of 3 weeks old injury and swelling. Swelling will subside on it own all you need to do is to get adequate rest and ice fomentation, even then of it persists then knee aspiration is warranted, in which fluid will be sucked out of your knee with the help of a syringe. As far as knee replacement is considered it will depend solely on the condition of the articulating surfaces of knee, associated deformity and pain you are having because of that before the recent injury. You need to get an X-ray done, on the basis of it replacement can be planned if required. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, My girlfriend try suicide attempt last month by having 47 penadols. She was admitted in the hospital and saved. Later on we came to know that she was pregant for one month. Since we are not married, we havent told anyone that she is pregnant. She has completed here second month and is on the third one. Regards & Thanking you in advance.
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Panadol is commonly used during pregnancy and is safe for treatment of pain and fever in normal doses. If your girlfriend was able to recover from her overdose and the pregnancy was only one month along, there is likely no risk to the baby from the Paradox that she took. An ultrasound examination can confirm that the baby is alive and healthy. You and she then may make the best decision for you in whom to tell about the pregnancy. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was reassuring. Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy,
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Gleason 6 in one of 12 needles.less than 5%.PSA at time of biopsy was 4.6.Went to UTMB in Galveston Tx. where they have 3 Tesla MRI.Doctor found nothing on MRI except very large prostate.Doctor there said my PSA if size were included in calculations would be .1 and a biopsy would not have been done there.He advised me that a Gleason 6 isn t considered cancer in some countries and advised me to watch my psa and to come back for another mri in a year.What are your thoughts?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If you have confirmed prostate cancer with Gleason score 6 it should be considered as cancer and should be treated as cancer. No matter what ever is your PSA. YOY should take chemotherapy accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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Hello Sir,I am from Bangladesh and my name is Mahmud Hossain. I want to know that my father is hospitalized for last 18 days for liver cirrhosis disease and here I am look after him so is there any risk for me about Hepatitis B or should I take any vaccine for Hepatitis B.
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Hello Mr Mahmud, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I hope to answer your question today. Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver. In most patients the bodies immune system will successfully clear the hepatitis B virus and the patient will not suffer any ill effects of the infection. In a subset of patients, the virus will remain in the blood for a long time without causing disease in the patient (carrier). In a minority of patients, the virus attacks the liver and leads to cirrhosis and potentially cause cancer of the liver. I am sorry that your dad is suffering from cirrhosis, but am glad that he is being treated for this. The hepatitis B virus spreads from person to person through exchange of body fluids (blood, semen etc.) much like the AIDS virus. I understand your apprehension about caring for your dad and I appreciate your initiative to get vaccinated. Before getting vaccinated though, I would advise you to get checked for hepatitis B infection. If you have already been infected, then there is no reason to get vaccinated. If the test is negative, then I would advise you to get vaccinated at the earliest and more importantly get the booster doses till you attain a protective level of antibodies in your blood stream (>10IU). I hope your dad gets better soon, and I hope this discussion helped you. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details. Have a great day
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I have a lump that I found on my inner thigh while I was in the shower today which Im really worried about.Its average size,extremely hard and inside the skin I think.Im 14 and female and really worried as to what this could lead too.Thankyou so much for any advicee
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Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Considering your age and findings this looks to be just a boil. May settle on its own. Do not handle/ fiddle with it otherwise it will grow and need antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. IF it is steady and silent - wait and watch. If it gives any symptoms of pain, redness, fever or increase in size - please consult a Doctor and insist for a visual and clinical/ physical examination.
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i am 48 years old female. 25years back when i had my first baby,during the pregnecy my armpit got swollen and went purple,after delivery the swelling and pain went away but i got loose fat bulge under my armpit when i feel it is like small marbles and if press it pains too.what should i do///
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have lipoma or some enlarged axillary lymph node. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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my name is venus , i hv a frnd named rohit and he is suffering from the major prblm of brain. his nerve was pressed in an accident and nw blood is clotted thr and doctors are saying that operation is so risky. pls guide us we should prefer for operation or not?
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to know complete details before giving an opinion on a surgery of the brain. A blood clot in any place within the brain should be observed carefully. The first step is to see that the clot is not growing in size. For this one or more brain scans are required. Then the size of the clot is to be discussed. The location is important because in some places even a small clot can be risky and in other places a moderate sized clot will not be a serious concern. I do not understand completely regarding compression of nerve whether it is one nerve or a particular area. It will help if you can upload scan images and reports to understand the brain compression and clot location completely. Surgery in such cases are risky but if the patient is in a pre coma stage and not responding to commands properly then a surgery can be life-saving. If required you can take another opinion by consulting a different neurosurgeon by taking scan reports and discussing the problem.
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HI,i AM 27 YRS OLD WOMEN.From last two months after 4 or 5 hours sleeping at night,I feel a tremendous pain in my chest just bottom the rob,sometimes it goes also in back side.I feel it strong at the time of bed movement.I also feel right upper abdomen pain at the same time.I have already visited a doctor and according to him I did many tests like USG of upper abdomen,chest x-ray,TC/Dc.Himoglobin ,liver functioning test and blood sugar test,here are also some problems found like in USG it shows that a have an enlarged liver with heterogeneous parenchyma.and my hemoglobin is slightly is 11.6. In Dc blood test neutophils is 72. Now I am also taking some medicines but there is no relief from wake up main.plz suggest
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Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Hepatomegaly with hepatitis? With Anemia with Necrophilia. You seem to suffer from some infective pathology besides hepatomegaly detected on USG. Fatty liver with NASH is the possibility, as you seem to be non-alcoholic as per the history. The inflamed liver tissue irritates the diaphragm which causes pain in chest while sleeping and movements in the bed. Get the tests for hepatitis done and fix the cause of this. Hope this would help you to reduce worry with your problem. Take care and wish you to recover fast and Live healthy. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS
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Hello. I had laparoscopic surgery almost a year from today to have my gallbladder removed. After that everything was fine until recently. I maintained the diet I had before surgery (which was a bad idea) and now I m having symptoms like I had almost a year ago when my gallbladder had to be removed. Besides getting surgery again, what should I do?
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). It appears that you have acid peptic disease for which you should take a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole and a prokinetic agent like risperidone like razed once a day before breakfast hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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I am 21 years old. I have recently been put on a nebulizer 3 times a day and a rescue inhaler and also a steroid inhaler. My throat is feeling very tight and Im a getting very light headed. The dr said I have uncontroled cronic asthma like 3 months ago. I have gotten so bad sometimes that I have actually passed out. I am not feeling good at all right now and my husband is at work. Help?
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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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Hello doc...actually m bit worried abt my period...I took an I pill on the month of jan...my normal period date is 24 th of every month,bye after taking I pill got my charms within 12 days..,and on the next month I got my charms again on 24 th which is approx 1 n half month later...but this moth till I didn t get my period...I have my negative pregnancy test..,n m having my back pain since 7 days..but m not getting my charms..only the white sticky part is coming out
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Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. The emergency pill you took a couple of months ago does not affect subsequent cycles. The immediate cycle and sometimes the next one are influenced by the hormone content in the pill. You should perform the home pregnancy test 3-7 days after the missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine. If negative, you can wait for 7-10 days after your missed period before getting further help from your specialist. A trans-vaginal sonogram helps further in aiding the diagnosis. Hope this helps.
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Hello, I had a biopsy 9 months ago and it was positive for subacute cutaneous lupus. But my blood work is normal. I have a rash on my face, chest arms , inner thighs and calves . The rash does not go away and they turn purple in cold or hot water. I have severe pain in my hands , knees, lower back and elbows. My muscles hurt very bad and they are weak. I wake up with migraines for up to 7 days straight. My question is why is my blood work neg. but my biopsy psitive and i experience all these symptoms and can S.C.L.E. turn into S.L.E?
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Good evening. Subcutaneous lupus is a benign condition. It normally limits itself to the skin and may cause joint pains occasionally. You blood work is negative because it may not be involving any of your organs. Which is a good thing. For SCALE to turn into SHE, one needs to have ANA positive or some other antibodies in ENA profile. I am not too sure if you have those results. Also supplement your self with vitamin D treatment, as lupus patients are to avoid exposure to sun. Vitamin D Deficiency can cause the arthralgias which you are experiencing. . Hope the information was useful
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I am having a slight discomfort on the left side of my stomach just below the breast area. When I press on a certain area, it feels like there is a small bruise within the ribs. This is also accompanied by numbness that is only on the left side of my stomach area. Any suggestions?
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Hello, I have studied your case and I think that this can be due to vitamin B 12 deficiencies. I would recommend you to get your serum B12 estimation and also ECG and cardiac checkup. If there is abnormal ECG then you need to take opinion of the cardiologist. If there is vitamin B 12 deficiencies then you need to take Methylcobal one daily. That will improve your tingling and numbness. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks
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My 8 year old started vomiting and running a fever of 102 on Thursday around noon. Friday evening he still wasn t able to hold fluids and had no appetite and had been vomiting constantly so we brought him to urgent care who sent us to the children s e.r. where they determined he didn t have a surgical abdomen then gave him blood tests whicChatDoctore back clean other than mild dehydration, so they gave him zophron for nausea and fluids via iv. And ibuprofen for fever which we had been giving him alternating w/ acetometophen. The doctor said he has gastroenteritis which seemed like an educated guess on his part he also said that my son would have diarrhea blabla and we might get sick which neither ever happened. also his initial exam was also clean. After we came home and since then he is still sick the last of the vomiting was last night but the fever and fatigue and the pale face and dark circles and sleepiness is still there also he had been complaining of headaches and dizziness but not recently. Does this actually sound like gastroenteritis? And is it still okay to continue giving him ibuprofen and acetometophen now that is day 5 and he is still getting fevers?
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If all the report came clean, then it could be viral infection and associated viral gastritis which is getting worse with the continuous use of paracetamol and ibuprofen. Please don't use ibuprofen, use paracetamol at a correct dose of 15 MGS per kg body weight when temp crosses 100. Also give him at least one biscuit before giving paracetamol... start Tab Landon 1 tab daily in empty stomach and continue for 15 days. The fever will resolve in 2 days. If you live in dengue endemic area get a Dengue test done.
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Lately my heart has episodes of beating so strongly it feels like something pounding on my chest and my throat feels a little tight and breathing somewhat constricted. I have had this occasionally in the past but it happens several times a day now for the past three or four days. I have never had cardiac problems.
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Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I need to know following details before guiding you properly.1. What is your age ?2. Do you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or Diabetes?3. Do you have family history of heart disease?once I get this information I shall be able to guide you, Meanwhile get and ECG done to know about possibility of heart problem. My best wishes Chat Doctor.
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I had fatty liver according to my ultrasound a year ago. I took liver vitamins but not regularly since then. I dont drink alcohol and i dont smoke. My husband ha hepatitis but i am negative with hepatitis. I do not have any diet and i weigh 56 kg with my height 145 cm. Now i am experiencing slight pain under my right rib cage and on my back opposite it. I also feel bloated and exhausted. What should i do? How is this fatty liver treated?
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HelloFatty liver is reversible condition. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are its common causes. Other causes are hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. I suggest the latest ultrasound of abdomen and liver function test. You may need to take few medicines after evaluation. You may need to change your diet and lifestyle. You should a go for brisk walk regularly. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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Hi, I ve been having this problem for the past 5+ years. I ll have these random spurts of (what I call) amnesia. I ll be doing something or talking to someone and my mind goes completely blank. My body will still go through the motions and continue what I was doing, but my mind just stops. I won t recognize anyone around me. Or remember who they are. I can remember who I am, how old I am. It doesn t happen often, but it freaks me out when it does. Can you help me determine what it is I have?
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The description you gave is not enough for a proper diagnosis. But such things do happen to everyone. Cannot be termed amnesia without proper evaluation. Busy people do have momentary \"shut down\" of the system. You must understand, human brain is a powerful computer, and it does need to have some breaks. When information overload happen, it sulks. That is the way to think about your episodes. Please consult a neurologist if need be. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http
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Hello, I am really hoping someone writes me back. I really need medical advice ASAP. My question is, What are my chances of getting pregnant while using the pull out method twice within a 5 hour span? & Can I get pregnant from my partners pre ejaculation? More information
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Hallow Dear, You seem to be under tremendous stress due to fear of unwanted pregnancy. Pull out method is not a reliable method of contraception. As you have already mentioned, pre-ejaculation secretions (pre-cum) could have been deposited in your vagina. Pre-cum does contain some sperms which are capable of causing pregnancy. Pre-cum comes out of penis without any sensations and feelings; hence man does not know that he has deposited pre-cum in the vagina. Now instead of being so stressed out, please try to find out any evidence for the existence of pregnancy. For this, you have the following options
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I am concerned about a troubling symptom that persists of late. My left temple artery randomly throbs and is fluttery. It isnt the same as the right; There is no fluttering on the right side. I do not experience a headache. Its weird. Like I said, fluttery, rapid, irregular and isnt the same as the right.
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to temporal arthritis, although your symptoms are not typical of this disorder (other symptoms like headache, blurring vision, etc. would be present). I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some lab blood tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, PCR, sedimentation rate). If all the above tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. It may be just anxiety. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes,
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I am a 19 year old Female in good health. I had my appendix out last Monday and today I have noticed, just above the scar area, there is a small hard lump. I am still bloated and swollen but otherwise on the road to recovery, there is no infection and everything looks neat but the lump feels uncomfortable and I am unsure if this is just the organs and surrounding areas settling back down. Is this anything I should get checked out or worry about?
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Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns. My replies are as follows-The problem of small hard lump above the scar area indicates only the underlying granulation around the FB of suture threads used if done by open method. In case It's done by endoscopic / laparoscopic route, then this could be resolving hematoma around the entry points. But the scar referred in your query confirms that it could be done by open standard incision method. The fact that lump feels uncomfortable confirms the healing process in the operated tissue in the abdominal wall.Don't worry of any organ and surrounding areas to be there. If the problem causes more discomfort, or it increases in size with pain and fever, you should consult your operating surgeon. Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at Chat Doctor. Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience, which would improve my rating for many other visitors to Chat Doctor. Wishing you fast recovery. Have a good day. Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Consultant. M.S. Genl-CVTS
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I am a very healthy, active 49 year old woman. I have been exercising and doing many sports (swim, cycle, weight lift) since I was a teenager and have never stopped nor slowed down. I have low blood pressure, never smoked and I drink wine occassionally with dinner. Last week I developed a high fever with my body feeling extremely cold - it took hot tea, layers of clothes and a wool blanket to feel somewhat warm again. The strange thing was that my chest, just under the breasts, felt very tight - like someone had tied a belt around my chest and was pulling it tight, more prominent on the right side. I could breathe but could not take deep breaths because it hurt very badly. I didnt feel like eating much of anything - just smoothies and ice cream. After two days the fever and chest pain went away. The following day the fever and chest pain returned, then went away again. But still, I feel the pain around my chest and it is pains me to take deep breaths. I still dont have much of an appetite, and especially after I eat my chest hurts (tightness) and deep breaths are impossible. I dont work, have no kids and have no stress in my life - so I know it isnt anxiety. Im wondering if I should see a doctor?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest tightness, breathing difficulty etc. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection like common cold. 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 need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi,Doctor advised me to take ovaa shield tablets from the 3rd day of mensuration & Dubagest 200 from day 14. During the period had intercourse to get conceived. I am not sure whether I am pregnant or not as on day 30th little bleeding occurred & stopped. Had checked through the pregnancy test kit but that too found to be negative.Kindly suggest a way forward.
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Hello, No, you are not pregnant. Your urine pregnancy test is negative. You got your normal period after Phaeton. Do serum TSH and serum prolactin then do HSG on day 8th, then do follicular study after taking Camphene from day 2. Then do follicular study till follicle size increases to 18 mm and rupture then GUI for early results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello, my leg swell a lot and it has been very uncomfortable for me. I have asked my Dr. they tell bad circulation in my left leg. They ask if I exercise N etc. the answer Yes I do I am activity. Can you please tell what could be causing my leg to swells? Yaoke (Thank you) Esther
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I have studied your case history. You may use stocking to reduce swelling of leg. Active and passive leg exercises. Exercises against resistance will help to increase tone of leg muscles, so you can reduce leg swelling. Medications like furosemide will decrease swelling you can start that consulting your doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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My AST is 53 and my ALT is 84 after taking a generic form of Lipitor for two months. I was taken off to stop drinking due to my history and retest in two months. My AST and ALT was on the high side before taking the statin drug. One test showed an AST of 36 and ALT of 56. Two questions.....Is this level concerning? How long, in your opinion, would it take to return to normal levels given an excellent diet (thanks to my wife), exercise 2 to 3 days of cardio, no drinking, and not a smoker? My BMI is 29.
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Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns.... Based upon your history it is difficult to pinpoint the diagnosis....what is your age? Are you diabetic? Have you been tested for HCV or HBV infection? Have you done your liver ultrasound? Do u have fatty liver? ALT should not be over 40 some labs take its upper value as 44 for males....Lots should be repeated after two weeks... You should get fresh Lots and continue with your lifestyle and meet Hepatologist ....he will examine and will investigate you accordingly... Have a nice disregards Chat Doctor.
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hello doctor, im a 26 year old from bangalore...ive had a lot of fat on my chest since i was i dnt know may be 11 or 12...i just ignored it or like forgot abt it...i thought may be it will dissappear when i grow older...but its still the same...the fat has not increased or decreased...it doesnt seem to be changing with any exercise...i wana do smething abt it ...could you kindly guide me....
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Type of fat tissue is vital consideration. Whether generalized or localized to particular region* Suggest to attach a clinical photograph of chest / fat (if not objectionable) for better precise judgement & guidelines further Hope this helps welcome for any further queriesThanks for using Chat Doctor & giving me an opportunity to assist regards dear take care
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I am 59 and I suppose a Heavy drinker. I am starting to get dark red blotches under my skin mainly on my hands. Is this liver related? I have up until recently been a smoker as well.My skin is getting thin, I bleed easily if I just nick myself. Therefore after 44 years of smoking, I am trying very very hard to stop smoking. My question is
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I Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. It can be related. It can be something called spider nevus too and this is then sign of serious disease.You should do liver check up and blood tests to evaluate clotting factors, thrombocytes and prothrombin time. You may have some clotting disorder. These can be caused by liver damage or by hematologic disease. Whatever it is it can be treated and isn't very serious. Wish you good health.
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MY 9 YEAR OLD SON HAS A BUMP ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK WITH STIFFNESS AND PAIN. THIS IS MAKING HIS SHOULDERS UNEVEN. HE HAS HAD THIS ONCE BEFORE AND RECIEVED AN X-RAY, WHICH REVIELED THAT THE LUMP HAD NO CALCIUM DEPOSITES IN IT. IS THERE ANOTHER TEST THAT CAN BE DONE TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS? THANK YOU, WORRIED MOM
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Hi, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-another neck lump due to Abscess, due to which the neck stiffness with shoulder disparity levels is there. The cause of this lump could be from ? Infection ? Tumor Necrosis with hemorrhage-hematoma with secondary infection?or could be from Scleroderma or from Cystecerciasis ?or from NHL. I would suggest FNAC Biopsy with HPR study reports with CT and MRI of the lumps to fix the exact cause of this lump. Don't worry about the cancerous nature of it, till the FNAC report rules out / or confirms it. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. suggests Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS
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Hi I had sex with my wife and i was using a condom but unfortunately after my sperm came out it got licked from bottom of the condom..is there any chance of pregnancy..i guess the sperm would flow down instead of passing through fallopian tube..please advise..
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Hello, I understand your concern. There is chance of pregnancy as condom was torn and semen leak from the bottom. Semen may get enter into vagina as it leak form bottom. So there is always some chance of pregnancy in this type of act. I would suggest taking I pill with in 72 hours of sex to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If 72 hours has been crossed then wait for period. If period will delay by more than 7 day then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood Chat Doctor test to confirm pregnancy. If you will be pregnant then you can still terminate it by abortion pill under the guidance of gynecologist. Meanwhile, avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards,
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Hi drs, im 31 female complaints since few days daily i feel early morning dizziness,as soon as i get up from bed i feel lightness in my head,vertigo,vominting sensation,weird to breath, presyncope like blurredness,bpmonitor shows bradycardia.but this settles down by itself if sleep back for a while or if i vomit & i feel obsolutely normal & active in no time. It mostly happens early morning occasionally other times of the days.when i was 10 i underwent complete cardiac profile,as the doctor found some missed beats & diagnosed it to be benign ventricular arrhythmias.since then i never used any medication for this. i hv severe motion sickness if was ok for a while but some again,which makes travelling difficult for me.i hv h/o migrain also.but it subsides just with a paracetamol.obsolutely normal otherwise. What do u think is wrong with me?can i excercise normally? can i plan for a pregnancy-IVF as i hv h/o of ectopic pregnancies
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Hello, Well, severe dizziness and vertigo early morning should be evaluated for pregnancy first and if pregnancy test turns out to be negative, the next possibility seems to be like a disease closely relate to motion sickness, in which there is mild inflammation of inner (internal) ears leading to this problem. I will suggest you to take start taking steel (prochlorperazine male ate) if you can find it over the counter thrice a day and also add on betahistidine 8\u00a0mg twice a day. This will settle over a couple of days. If not do visit an ENT specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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for the last 5 years I have experienced pain in the same location in my legs, there is no knot , not a crap just a constant ache, like the pain after a surgery. but the last 3 months, it now occurs during the day, sleep is an issue, I have to get up, or put a massager on the specific area. Stretching exercises do not reduce the pain.. my tenderness is from the sides of my calves continuing up to my hips,,,very tender to the touch.....I am unable to sleep, the mornings are troublesome to walk and the fatigue is relentless. my work is suffering due to the continued standing. what could be the cause of this pain? wtf,,,I will consult my doctor,,,,,for free,,,, sorry, so sorry,,,i had thought you would be willing to help, not increase your income whatever
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Hellion analyzing with the information you provided in your question, some long term causes of leg pain are 1. Diabetic neuropathy 2. Peripheral arterial disease 3. Clot in the deep vein(deep vein thrombosis) 4. Varicose veins. 5. Sciatica so, any of the above cause may be the factor for your leg pain. If you were my patient I would suggest getting test Color DOPPLER FOR BOTH VEINS AND ARTERIES. If that test shows nothing positive. Then rule out torn tendons and shin splints also. Hope you recover soon. Consult nearby doctor.
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Hi, My husband has asthma, and COPD he takes symbicort and Spiriva. Hes 55, lately hes really tired, some muscle tightness in his hamstrings, some back pain. Im learning about his medical history and what to do. I have a general understanding and Im trying to learn more. I have noticed that hes goes for a week or so before he refills his meds and we are addressing these habits. Do you have any advise?
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Hello dear, Asthma is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages. Management consists of
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Hi, I m infected with H Pylori. I did endoscopy for stomach and colon. I m given 5 types of tablets, 2 are antibiotics and 3 others. 1. Proton 40 2. Duspatalin 3. KLACID 500mg 4. Aristoz yme and 5. Levoflox 500 mg Can I continue with Aristoz yme even though I don t feel of heartburn?
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Hi, I understand your concern. H. pylori infection is treated through a combination therapy as you have been prescribed 5 types of medications. Aristotle contains the natural digestive enzymes that are needed during breakdown of foods. They will help digest better the foods, not with your heartburn. They are used for short periods of time, so I advise finishing the medication as prescribed by your doctor. Wishing fast recovery! Chat Doctor.
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Hello, for the past couple months I have been having alot of chest pain in the area around my sternum and ribs. My Dr did not really think to much of it until I unknowingly broke a rib. The rib is almost healed but I still have the same chest pain around the sternum near my ribs and also on my back were my ribs meat my spine. My Dr decide to do blood tests on me and found out that I had very low levels of vitamin D, my calcium levels were low, and that I had a high eocinaphil count of around 13%. This has been going on for about 5/6 months and my Eocinaphils have stayed high and the rib pain has persisted. I haven t taken any medication except for a weekly vitamin D regimen I was prescribed. And I have not had any notable sign of allergies or asthma of any kind.
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Dear, Very unlikely only pain this area is a sign of asthma. Asthma also causes difficulty in breathing, whistling sound from chest and cough sometimes. Since you have history of rib fracture with trivial trauma. Chest pain may be due to osteopenia(weak bones) of rib cage in your case. Only pain without other symptoms in your case may be pleuritic(lining covering lungs) which should go away in a week, or muscular. High eosinophil count is also seen in parasitic infections of intestine and other allergies. Well, you have not mentioned your age, because causes of chest pain varies with age Continue calcium and vit-D3 for few months
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I had Typhoid three months back. I was admitted in the hospital for more than a month. Now I am fine but having lots of problems even after recovering like my hair are falling, my energy level has gone down significantly. I also feel that it`s affecting my brain as I find my thinking process slow, in working days after 4 p.m I feel so tired that I can`t think and work at all. Sometimes my left knee also aches. My doctor has not given me any other medicine except iron pills as I am anemic. What should I do in this situation?
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Welcome to this site! Typhoid can cause hair loss. It is diffuse hair loss in which hairs from all over the scalp tend to fall off. It is because typhoid is a disease which affects your immune system as well as leads to nutritional imbalance which is a further Chat Doctor. Such a hair loss gradually tends to get better with passage of time and such reversal point cannot be predicted. Most likely, you too will get better soon. You are advised to take care of your diet and exert only that much which is within your capacity. Best wishes for early recovery.
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my mothers age is 45.she met with accident 2 days ago.their were no such symptoms as faintness,dizzyness or nauseaic feeling.only scratches and stitches were there.but yesterday night,she starts feeling weak(fainting) and also her eyes get hardened,then she was admitted to hospital.she is also the patient of spondalitis...isnt there anything to worry na,im scared...kindly suggest, im eagerly waiting..
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Welcome to Chat Doctor, fainting after a traumatic injury has to be examined 1. There may not be any visible bleeding in the head, but there may be internal injuries in the head 2. It may be also due to the steps and low blood sugar as you are in the hospital they might have already taken investigations the investigations must include 1.blood sugar, urea,creatinine2. Urine routine3.serum electrolytes4.CT-Brain after the results from the blood tests and ct brain the cause of fainting can be found it may be because of internal bleeding sub rural or extramural hemorrhage. Treatment will start depending upon the cause and severity of the disease. Hope this explains feel free to have followup of her condition for better clarification with regards Chat Doctor.
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Does this question. cost me?My brother suffered from abdominal TB.He took medications for almost a year.But he coughs everytime,and still complaints. of abdominal pain .He has some obstruction in intestines too.He only eats rice,says experiences pain when has fibre rich food.He hasn nt gained weight either.He never sits straight. due to pain.Docs say operatioon needed.Is treatment. incomplete
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Please do not worry this answer is absolutely free to you, now to your query your brother is suffering from abdominal tuberculosis and taking treatment for it, as surgery is advised to him there must be some stricture formation due to which there is intestinal obstruction is there. If intestinal obstruction is there then it needs surgery and can not be corrected by medicines. Your surgeon can confirm it by plain X-ray, Ultrasonography, and CT scan or MRI of abdomen. He should go for surgery and then if any part is removed or biopsy may be taken for histopathology. If it is possible to isolate TB (AFB) it would be great to have culture and sensitivity to guide about Chat Doctor. If not then Suitable
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hello. my son was diagnosed of amoebiasis just yesterday after having routine and concentrated fecalysis. He was given diloxanide furoate last night and after 7 hours, he had poop that is all green. everything is green. This worries me. He is 22.8 kg. The only liquids he has taken aside from the medicine is hydrite, water and gatorade.
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Hello there, I am Chat Doctor. Yes this can happen, green stool because when amoebas is there is cause some pus formation and along with some dietary fat it produces green color stool. Just make sure that You have been diagnosed by a reliable Microbiology lab and by a qualified doctor Microbiologist. Because to diagnose amoebas is a somewhat difficult by pathologist nowadays. I suggest you to complete the course of
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Hello Doctor, My mom is 75 years old with heart condition - hypertrophic cardiomyopathy taking metoprolol tartrate 25 mg once a day. In the recent months, she developed knee pain and not able to walk. To relieve the pain, the Doctor suggested her to take a Reserve plus injection every week for 4 weeks.. Is this safe drug along with beta blocker that she is taking? Thank you
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Renerve Plus Injection is safe with all medications for cardiac problems. Renerve Plus Injection contains Benzyl Alcohol, D-Panthenol, Methylcobalamin, Niacin amide, Pyridoxine, and Thiamine as active ingredients. Reserve Plus Injection works by lowering blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels by inhibiting the synthesis of very low density lipoproteins; relaxing the nerve signals to the brain; modifying the electrical activity thus relaxing and slowing overactive heart muscles. Renerve Plus Injection is used for Nerve pain, Nerve damage, Arthritis.
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I have a prickly, itching feeling in my urethra after I ejaculate. This irritation only occurs afterwards, and doesnt start when I urinate. I dont have health insurance, so going to a doctor is kindve out of the picture. Any ideas what it could be?
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HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have irritation in Urethra after ejaculation. This is due to congestion of urethra. During sexual activities when penis is erected there is increased blood flow to entire penis and urethra to the extent of 20 times more than normal blood flow to penis, This results in increase congestion of entire penis including urethra that gives you pain and itching after ejaculation Chat Doctor. . This is normal and nothing to be worried about.
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My stepfather is 72 yrs old. Has been diagnosed w/ paranoid skits manic depressed @ GRN close to 23 yrs ago. Has had follow up @ Avita in Blairsville, Ga. by Dr. Dixon. Has been medicated with risperdal & bupropion all these yrs. My mother died in May 2013 & he decides he don t want to take his meds anymore. His Dr., Dr. Allen Sanders agreed to try him off of his meds as did I agree. I seem to think we should have never tried it. I m having a lot of problems with him ever since. He s so child like it s like I have a 10 yr old boy to deal with & it makes things so hard for me to help raise my 17 niece as she has been raised by my mother & stepfather until my mother died & now He & I share custody. mom had legal guardianship of him & my niece & I was going to see could he manage being responsible for his self & his welfare. I ve lived w/ them now for 8 yrs taking care of all 3 my mother, my step father & my niece. I need to find a highly educated Dr. in this field that can determine what step I should take next for his better health. I do feel things need to go back the way they were before my mother passed away because I m not sure how much worse things may get.
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you must be going through a very difficult time, taking care of your step-father as well as other family members. From the limited information that you have provided about your step-fathers mental illness, it is difficult to come to a conclusion regarding his diagnosis. A detailed history and a proper psychological assessment is required in order to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. However, I would like to let you know that Paranoid Schizophrenia and Manic Depression (or Bipolar Disorder) are two entirely different psychiatric illnesses and a person cannot have both diagnoses at the same time. So, I would suggest that you clarify with his psychiatrist about his diagnosis and discuss what would be the best line of management. Most of the time, medication is essential and stopping medication may cause worsening of problems. If he is not willing to take tablets, then there is the option of giving long acting injections, once or twice a month, which can be equally effective. Please discuss this with his psychiatrist. Wish you all the best.
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I received the tetnas the next day i felt like my heart or something was really sore..i had also stated running alot recently...today the opposite arm of where i got the shot is in soo muchon my shoulder, and i cant relaly mover it too much cause it hurts so bad
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Hello, Sorry to hear of your ill health. Normally patients that receive tetanus shots in my experience complain of pain at the site of the shot. It is possible the pain is from the site of the shot, not your heart. For now, there is no cause for worry. But if you begin to develop additional symptoms like shortness of breath, fever, or you feel your heart is beating fast. You should call the emergency line. Warm regards
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I ve had this fairly large hole in the back side of one of my back teeth for over a year. It s gotten a little bigger over time and used to get sore once in a while, but I almost never feel any pain from it unless something gets deep inside it. It s large enough that some of my gums below the tooth are exposed. I only chew on my right side because sometimes food gets caught in the hole and I get it out asap. It only seems to bleed if it gets poked, and it s not a lot. It s really annoying and honestly very embarrasing, but I ve had some horrifying experiences at the dentist and I m so afraid to go. I know it is something that I need to do and will be a huge relief but I m not sure what to expect ,..is the operation gonna hurt much ??!! T_T
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Hello, the condition you had described seems to be deep proximal caries in your tooth with gingival polyp in the agitated region. it's good that you are cleaning your infected tooth properly, but you need to consult a dentist soon... as your chewing on one side will harm your jaw joints. Your experiences might be bad but nowadays with lots of advancement in technology the dental treatment has become very comfortable too. The treatment options for your tooth involves-removal of carious lesion, gingival polyp and root canal treatment of the involved tooth . You can take antianxiety medicines prior to dental appointment or can also opt for conscious sedation. don't worry about pain. Your problem will stop as soon as your tooth gets treated.IOWA radiograph is needed to check for any periapical pathology that requires special treatment like surgery. Root canal treatment is simple procedure where infected pulp within canals is removed, tooth is cleaned from canals and is refilled till the tip of the root apex.don't worry. Meanwhile use antiseptic mouthwashes and brush twice daily.take care.
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my hemoglobin 9 iron of less than 50. also low in B12 i went for internal scoop and blood specialist they told me at lease i dont have blood cancer. I have to have the B12 amd Iron shots every week some time when the blood work comes back . i have to increase my shots.for the last 10 years what is wrong with me?
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Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Low hemoglobin means anemia and along with low It B12 means it is B12 deficiency anemia.2. It B12 is an important part of all the cells in body. It is required at the nucleus levels. During periods of stress, growth etc., it will be extensively used up. You need to increase It B12 shots.3. Also increase It B12 in diet through fish, eggs, lean meat and green leafy vegetables. Taking probiotics and improving gut bacteria will also improve It B12. Not to worry. 4. Decreased It B12 is not a feature of blood cancer. Rather, it might be increased to two times, the normal range. You have It B12 deficiency anemia. Take increased supplements. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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