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While sitting watching TV I got what felt like an electrical shock in my left arm from the upper area down to my fingers. It happened about 7 times within just a few seconds. It hit so hard I thought I was going to jump off the couch. Is this heart related or nerve?
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HiT hanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You had electric shock like sensation left arm, and it has recurred 7 times in few seconds. Can you please specify your age/sex, comorbid health ailments and associated features like chest pain, jaw pain, sweating, neck pain & dizziness if any? As of now this pain could be because of NERVE (1st diagnosis), HEART (2nd diagnosis). Kindly revert to us with more info so that we can guide you better. Take Care
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hi, doctor, i am having epididymitis on right testicle n havin uncomfortable pain in lower abdomen... had banocide forte for more than 3 months n doxycycline for 2 months but got no result... instead pain in abdomen had become slight more occurent..
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Hi. Thanks for your query. First Stop Genocide forte as the dose is for 3 weeks only. Doxycycline can be taken up to 3 months. The chronicity and not getting well in epididymitis indicates for further investigations. I would suggest you the following
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my baby is 8 month old. he was injected amikacin on 18th of april. today he is fine but im afraid that the needle was reused. what If incase the needle was reused? our local doctor says that everything is fine as theres no symptom shown within72 hours. is it true?
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor! If the needle was reused, and it was infected than the infection could be transmitted to your baby. The most common infections would be Hepatitis B and HIV. Both of them have an incubation period of several months (a period when the pathogen is in the body, but it is not still strong enough or in the right numbers as to cause clinical signs or symptoms). From the information you provided it is not clear as where the injection took place (health clinic, hospital etc.). However, if your baby has been immunized from hepatitis B at birth and at 3rd and 6th month after birth, then he/she needs not to worry. Also, the risk of the needle being infected with HIV should be extremely low. Therefore, your doctor is probably right, and you do not need to worry. Best!
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Hi, I have just returned from seeing a young person with an eating disorder. She has mentioned she has a pain on the right side of her ribs - it may be unrelated to her eating issues - but I was wondering if there could be a connection? There was no trauma and it doesn t feel worse when she takes a deep breathe. Thank you
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand her problem and situation. In my opinion she is having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to eating disorder. But better to rule out cardiac cause first for her chest pain. So get done ECG. If ECG is normal then no need to worry about cardiac cause. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. So treatment of eating disorder is must for her. Consult psychiatrist and start its treatment. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Start proton pump inhibitor. Don't worry much, she will be alright.
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Hello doctor,my both fallopian tubes are blocked and cannot conceive naturally only option given ivf. But we cannot afford cost of treatment .peariods are regular 30-32 days .so now I want if some thing in traditional Ayurveda is there to unblock the fallopian tubs and to conceive naturally and medicinal directions also .I would be thankful to you.
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**1. Since not able to conceive, but as periods are regular, thus hopefully ovulation is also regular, and if diagnosis is through investigation [ultrasound] then check up with Gynecologist is necessary to rule out any other concomitant pathology.2. As you have not mentioned your age, but it can be deduced from your history that you are in your fertile period, so it is/will be a good option to opt for IVF because if you delay or opt for it in later decade it may result in congenital anomalies.3. In Ayurveda, Panchkarma Procedure \"Utter Bast\" has shown encouraging results in blocked fallopian tube cases, you may consider it after consulting an experienced Ayurveda Physician there.4. God bless the couple with healthy baby and happy family life.
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Hi, I fell onto my knee cap on Wednesday. I can barely walk on it, when I am still it is painful but when I move it feels as though there as something behind the knee cap (like a swelling, but there is no swelling at all. from what I can see). I find it hard to bend my knee without it being painful, there is only a small bruise on the side of my knee and the pain is not getting any better since I fell on it.
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Hello, It can happen after a fall. Most probably it is just a sprain, the fracture is unlikely. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like diclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. You can also apply ice packs for faster recovery. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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hi , I am 31 and going through follicular study day-10 RT ovary 16,14 ,LT Choclate cyst 11mm, Endometrial thickness 7.2 ,day 12th RT ovary 19,21,LT ovary- choclate cyst 11mm,Endometrial thickness 8mm, Day 16th Ovulated ,Endometrial thickness 10.5 mm,So can u plz suggest what is the result ?
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Hellowelcome to Chat Doctor. From the above-mentioned follicular study it seems that you have ovulated. The endometrial thickness is also fine. The chocolate cyst on the left side is an endometiortic cyst. Do not worry. If endometriosis is severe a woman may have problems with conception. , but in you case I do not think it is very severe. You are ovulating and should try to conceive. If however you are not able to then you will need some medication for the endometriosis. It may form adhesions with the tube which might interfere in motility of the tube such that the fertilization mat be hampered or the transport of the egg down the tube disturbed even though you are ovulating. Please follow up with an IVF specialist.
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My mom had shingles back in November. Now, mom has the nerve ending pain in the middle of her stomach to the left side. Has been taking Gabapentine 600 x 3 times a day. Also mom just started taking duloxetine 30mg once a day for her anxiety. The pain is so bad lately, mom sits and cries at night , praying the pain will go away. Mom was also a cancer patient which mom is cancer free. Has had radiation and Chemo. My question is can anyone help my mom with the pain she is feeling...I don t know what to do.. I do not have a credit card at this time..please help me figure this out..
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Hello, thanks for your query. If a patent like your mom comes to my clinic.initially I would start her ant acids like raberazole 20 mg/ intravenous injection of omeprazole. As this symptoms do suggest of gastric pain...secondly I would like to further evaluate by doing sonography of abdomen to reveal any abnormalities.also will run some test for enzyme levels thirdly blood test are necessary for her. I can't simply treat her on out patient bases as she has previous history of cancer I would like to further keep under observation in hospital... there MIGHT BE chances of secondary MEANS REOCCURRENCE OF CANCER ... Hope you got your answer... in case if you want to take her to the
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Please help my partner is offshore just now and has sent this picture of his nipple and it is swollen with puss filled lumps around it he is in a lot of pain and I m extremely worried is there any way I can send u the photo of it
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have abscess forming infection. Lump is due to abscess formation or due to some other causes. She should go for fine needle aspiration cytology to search the cause of lump. Then she should take treatment accordingly. If only abscess is there, then incision and Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. You can send me image also. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/
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hi, saw my doctor today and am seeing a urologist Friday, and am waiting on authorization for CT Urogram w/contrast. past 3 months I have had UTI symptoms but negative results from lab. this past weekend there was blood in murine as well as blood clots. Following morning and since, no more blood in my urine that I can see. I am 58 yo. I am also experiencing low back pain and period-like cramping.
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Hello, For UTI (Urinary tract infection), you can take tablet Of lox Oz, tablet Unkind, syrup Near 10 ml, and tablet Broken 400 plus. Also, apply diclofenac gel or cream with ice locally. Do x-ray and MRI of back and hip region. Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I have low lymphocytes in blood test and it is six months after I recieved 40 sessions of radiation for prostate cancer. could the radiation treatment have effected lymphocytes production? My RBC count is normal 4.36 and my WBC seems normal at 4.9 and HGB is 13.5 and HCT is 40.1%. Only thing which seems low is lymphocytes? What should I do ..if anything?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about low lymphocytes. Your total WBC count and RBC count is normal, so there should be no any major cause. Maybe it is due to your radiation therapy. No, any treatment is required right now. Just be relaxed. You should go for repeat complete blood count test after 1 month. 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 doctor!my name is annu balti. i am 22 years old.and i have chest problem.(there is no pain)my chest is very very small. almost like a kid but my body is normal. and hands legs are also normal but the chest bone is very little. please help me to grow my chest
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You might be having congenital chest wall deformity. In these ribs and intercostal muscles are not developed fully and remain underdeveloped. Honestly speaking, no treatment is required, and also no treatment is available for such development of chest wall. You have also crossed age of bone growth (18 years). After this age, growth in bones is not possible because growing ends of bone are fused and further growth is not there. So at your age of 22 years, it is not possible to grow the chest. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi, I recently noticed my right lymph node in my armpit has been swollen, I went to the doctor on thursday and he prescribed Naproxen. Tomorrow will be the last day I have to take the medicine and I havent noticed a difference, and I got a fever today. What could it be?
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Hi... Thanks for asking Chat Doctor .... Swollen lymph nodes in armpit may be caused by.-Bacterial or viral infections-small skin cuts in hands or fingers-Allergic inflammation-Rarely some cancerous Naproxen can suppress allergic inflammation but as you are now having fever also. It seems you are having infection. So you need to add an antibiotic along with naproxen... Also check whether you have any small cuts on fingers or hands. If you have any take care of them by applying antibiotic creams to them. Hope my answer helps...
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hi doctor I had my left shoulder jt dislocared last week n I got it in place b a doctor. But i have severe pain I am 70 yrs old.I do take aspirin n plavix. Pl tell me is ot safe to take percocet5/325 or acetaminophencod for pain relieving. regards ygbhat
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Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion I think it IIS ok and safe as percent is a kind of naproxen, researchers found that 500 mg of naproxen alone was as good as treating low back pain with 5 mg oxycodone and 325 mg acetaminophen (Percent) plus naproxen, or a muscle relaxant like 5 mg of cyclobenzaprine (April) plus naproxen. So I think it is safe to use it with your kind of pain when needed, use an arm sling, hot massages with topical gels will be effective for you.
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morning, the following impression was noted on my MRI . What are possible causes. two punctate foci of subcortical flair signal abnormality in the right peri-insular region was reidentified. likely represent tiny foci of gliosis . also (5mm) pineal cyst was found. a small (8mm) ovoid focuc of increased T2 signal is noted in the superior sagittal sinus posteriorly. obtained from MRI fax. pls help. thank you. reason for MRI is constant head pressure, migraines and muscle pains in neck and back, particularly on the shoulder blades.
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. In the MRI of your brain, there are two important findings
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My husband has cirrhosis and hepatitis c and is taking the off market combo off Solvaldi and Olysio. He has been on the treatment for 2 weeks and the last 3 days his stools have changed to a very light color. I wanted to know if this could be normal with this treatment or should we contact his doctor. My husband is 65 years old and has had hep c for 35 years and has history of drinking. His bilirubin is 2.3, inr 1.3 and albumin 0.63 whicChatDoctores out to a meld score of 12. He also has F-3 varcies and a 1.5 in.portal vein blood clot. Thank you
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Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. Somali do not cause light color stools, it is due to the liver problem. There might be dark color urine associated with itching over the body. Meet your doctor for it. Do not stop the Somali. Meanwhile, stay calm May he get well soon Hope your query is adequately ad Chat Doctor.
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My mother has been in a nursing home since the middle of September. She has had steady mental deterioration, 5 or six UTI s . She has no teeth, and yet they continue to feed her pizza, potato chips, sandwiches, things she could not chew if she wanted to. She has lost 55 pounds, and looks like a holocaust victim. Am I crazy to assume the care here is less than ideal?
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Make sure who are feeding her, the nursing home people, or your own people. The nursing home people do not have any concern about feeding. If your own people are feeding who are to be blamed. If someone is feeding her, how she is eating them without teeth. If she is taking them, she should gain weight, or someone else is taking them on her name. Anyhow she is in the nursing home for the sake of treatment, the treatment part should be satisfactory. That is what about you should be concerned. Wishing her a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Hi Ms Swarnasree, Thank you for posting your query. First, I would like to reassure you that these reports are within normal limits. Normal hippocampi is a good news, as volume loss (atrophy) of hippocampi may suggest severe epilepsy and need for using anti-epileptic Chat Doctor. Hippocampal volume is also decreased in cases of Alzheimer's disease. Hippocampus volume changes with age, however, a volume more than 2 cu cc is definitely normal. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes,
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I have a what I would describe as a pulsating in my right lower chest , right around the rib cage. I m not experiencing shortness of breath or intense chest pain, but there s a throbbing pulselike thing that s very rapid in my lower right chest, the best way to describe it would be it feel like a hiccup in my chest, i.e something spasming,
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done chest x-ray to rule out lung abscess or pneumonia. As pulsating feeling with chest spasm can be seen in both. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung abscess and pneumonia. If chest x-ray is normal then get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. Arrhythmia can cause pulsating feeling. So ECG is needed to rule out arrhythmia. If ECG is also normal then you are mostly having anxiety and related symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm.
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My 19 yr old granddaughter, weight 109, innocent heart murmur since birth , had 1st SVT attack 4 wks ago AT WORK as a CNA in local hospital. This past Fri., she had 2nd attack, again AT WORK. Is returning to cardio this Wed. for results of all tests, incl. echocardiagram. Just began work at this hosp, 11 days BEFORE her SVT attack. Now, ins. say it is/was pre-existing condition and her work ins. won t cover for 18 months. On top of work she had lost, being off 3 days, after 1st attack and 5 days after 2nd, she is now in SEVERE financial distress and her nerves are causing problems. Bites nails, can t sleep, can t eat. Ablation was suggested BUT BUT she has NO insurance. Savings gone. Doesn t even have $$$ to pay the cardio with whom she has appt day after tomorrow. I would give her anything I have, if needed, I would donate a kidney (and, I know she doesn t need a kidney - that is merely example of what I would do for her. I am retired, on SSA. DO NOT HAVE MONEY...She is falling apart in front of my eyes. What do we do? Her dad has been on SSA for 9 years; 2 bypasses, 12 yrs apart, that is why my granddaughter had a THOROUGH cardiac eval shortly after birth (11.07.1991)
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Hi, This is Chat Doctor. I fully understand your concerns about the illness of your granddaughter & the financial issues you are facing. First I would like to tell you that if she is having recurrent attacks of SVT than this murmur will not be innocent & may be associated with underlying heart problem. You need to do at least an echo to rule out serious problems. If they are not there than it is fine. Second, for recurrent Sets we generally recommend for ablation, but there are many patients who are financially not so sound to undergo that & in them, we prescribe medicine which they have to take life long. We prescribe Tab Diem SR 90\u00a0mg starting from once daily dose & than increasing it gradually if required. Hope it was helpful. Thanks
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Hi Sir, The problem for me is that stone in left side but our pain is in right side some times in little bit pain in back side, lungs and the part of lungs down. Report CT scan pyelogram kub conclusion
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are small stones in both kidneys which are defined as 5 mm to 6 mm in size and non-obstructive. This means that the stones are not causing any block to the passage of urine and should not cause any significant or severe symptoms. It is possible that small stones was passed in to the urinary tract earlier and that might have caused you severe symptoms. Such stones cause mild pain and burning when they travel along the ureters and the symptoms persist for a week after they have passed. The pancreas is slightly bulky and this requires clinical correlation. Please discuss any upper abdominal discomfort with your doctor and get pancreas enzymes and CA19 9 test done if required. The lung is not evaluated and might require evaluation by doing a chest X-ray. Please do not worry.
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CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE CASE?He is breathless at rest and chest expansion is poor. The percussion note is impaired in the right axilla and breath sounds, although faint, are vesicular. Crepitations are audible on the right mid zone posteriorly and in the right axilla. Scattered ronchi are available.
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Hello, Poor chest expansions, breathlessness, crepitation in maxilla and mid-zone are suggestive of lung infection (pneumonia). So, it is better to take the patient to hospital and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x-ray. Chest x-ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia. This patient will need hospitalization, oxygen, Intravenous antibiotics, fluids and other supportive treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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i had a Total hysterectomy 8-22-13 it was done laprascopic/robotic i had a very successful surgery , i am now 9 months post-op and have done fine but i recently started hurting in my abdomen and my stomache is very protuded/swollen i am very concerned that i have an abdominal hernia! I am a registered nurse and I AM REALLY concerned
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Hi Sandy ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. To know whether you have a hernia or not needs a physical examination of your abdomen. Apart from this, I would like to suggest you for a thyroid function test, a CBC, a kidney function test and a blood sugar test as a routine. Further management would depend on the findings of both the physical examination and investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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I went jogging which I do all the time, but then after that I used a different kind of a machine. A T-Zone vibrator for 10 minutes. After which my calf muscle in my leg tensed up and got very hard. I tried to stretch it out. It didn t work. It was not very painful. The next morning a bump the size of a quarter rose on my leg in the same place where the muscle was. The next day, the bump went down, but left a red spot on my leg. Thank you for your help, Sue
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Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to a muscle strain. I suggest using a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplement for muscle relaxation. Warm compresses can also be helpful. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor.
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MY SON HAS BEEN FEELING AWFUL SO WENT TO DR ALL LIVER TEST ELEVATED SO SENT HIM TO GET A CT SCAN AND HE HAS A FATTY LIVER AND AN ENLARGED SPLEEN.........HEPATITIS TEST CAME BACK NEGATIVE...........HES 28 YOA AND DOES DRINK ALCOHOL OCASSIONALLY.........HE HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH A GI GUY NEXT WEEK...WHAT COULD BE OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES????
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Hi. Thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Usually ALT or AST values higher than \"two times the upper normal limit\", is considered abnormal (in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.\" Alcohol ingestion\" and \"obesity\" are common causes of fatty liver disease. Advice for fatty liver
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My son was just had a mercer swab done for pre-op and it came back positive. How would he have contacted it, Is it contagious to other family members. They have given him a ointment to swab in his nose 2 times a day for 5 days then retest. what will happen if it still comes back positive the day before his surgery?
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Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. Mersa or MRSA contagious and can transmit to other family member. You should continue with mupirocin ointment. If your swab finds MRSA again than operation can be postponed. If its continue to find out in nasal swab than you have to extend the swaying for further period. Avoid sharing napkins amongst other family members. Follow strict handwashing protocol to limit further spreading of MRSA. Avoid using unnecessary antibiotics. It creates further resistance in bacteria. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist.
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i tke my birth control pill everyday at 10 pm i hardly ever miss a pill. i took my pill the other day and about 45 mins later i got sick and threw up. eailier that day my boyfriend and i had had sex and he ejaulated in me what are the chances i could become pregnate?
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Hi there,If you are taking your birth control pill, very regularly and have thrown up after 45 minutes then there is no chance that you will be pregnant. This is assuming you are taking estrogen and progesterone pills. Even if you are taking progesterone only pills, there is no chance that you are pregnant as you had taken pills regularly up till that day, and you have thrown up on the day after the sex. So do not worry at all. And you should continue taking the rest of the pills every day for the remaining part of the month. Hope this helps. Regards.
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I have had a very bad cough of an on since Sept. It just recently got bad about a month ago. My Dr has been treating me for pnemonia and I have been on 5 rounds of antibiotics a shot of one and Im on my 3 rd round of steriods. I also got a shot of one in the office yesterday. My symptoms are getting worse and I started to have a sore throat n swelling of my face within the last 3 hours. Im wheezing really bad and my bp is 138/86 and pulse is 98 should I go to the er? I am very scared n shaking. I have had xray of chest and than yesterday a Cyst scan with contrast of my chest. I am very concerned and am just getting worse
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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-Steroid Induced Facial Swelling with Asthma. Remedy-Recheck with your Doctor and review the steroid doses. More info on antibiotics for Pneumonia is needed to suggest on your current health issue of sore throat/ swelling and wheezing. More info on Cyst Scan is required to know why steroids are used in Pneumonia with 5 rounds.And to your query on ER visit? Yes, you should visit ER and check up for various possible causes for such a complaint, witChatDoctorplicated illness over last 1 month. Hope this would help you to solve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS
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Hi, I am 28yrs old. I am staying in USA since 8 month basically I am Indian. I have a problem in my Gums since 8 to 9 months. It has become little bit red, swollen and while brushing blood comes from front teeth of gums.I have been to the dentist here in USA and he suggested deep cleaning the Gums. So I am afraid because of the post effects on my teeth as i have heard that after deep cleaning teeth became loose from the root is it rite? Kindly suggest What to do? or is there any other solution?Hope you can understand my problem.Thanks
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have problem of bleeding while brushing, the reason for this is you have Calculus deposition Sublingual areas of your teeth so go for Scaling and Root planning properly and loosening of teeth is Myth don't worry it doesn't happened, slight mobility is there if it will be gone after someday you Do Warm saline gargle 3 - 4 times in day, and Chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times, Brush twice daily Go to dentist and get scaling done, Hope this will help you. Wish you good health.
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i want to know the meaning of this sir,..\" well defined heterogenously enhancing iso to hypodense lesion (7.6 * 6.5 *5.0) at segment 8 and 7 of liver with areas of arterioportal shunting within. CECT findings are in favor of hepatoma.\
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Hematoma is actually misnomer. It sounds like benign liver tumor, but actually it is hepatic cell carcinoma (HCC). It is most common malignant tumor of liver. CT report clearly mentioned heterogeneous, enhancing mass like lesion. Heterogeneity is hallmark of malignancy. Enhancement after contrast is also favoring malignant mass. So this CT scan report is suggestive of HCC - malignant tumor of liver. Further confirmation by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or biopsy is required. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to the patient. Thanks.
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Recent easy bruising and swelling for small injuries to the hand. I have neuropathy in my feet--no diabetes. I have been having some weakness and trembling in my legs recently. The only medication I am on is phentermine 1/2 cap which equals about 18 mg. per day. I had an injury to the hip area, causing bursitis which I am getting physical therapy for. These new symptoms seem something to be concerned about. Your thoughts...
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, I would like to reassure you that the new symptoms are not something to get concerned about. However, they require evaluation to find out the cause and start treatment. We need to do a glucose tolerance test to exclude impaired glucose tolerance. The severity of peripheral neuropathy can be assessed by a clinical examination and nerve conduction studies. You may benefit from pregabalin capsules to relieve the neuropathy symptoms, and vitamins such as B12 and folate may help in nerve healing. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/
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hi, I m 34 years old, 5 3 , 54 kgs. I don t have any history of PTB or other lung diseases but my recent x-ray result shows that I have a fibrosis on my upper right lung. what causes it? is there any way to cure it or dissolve the scar tissue? pls help me.. I was not cleared with my medical exam for employment because of this..hoping for your answer. thank you
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Any lung insult whether TB or pneumonia or trauma can cause scar. In lung, healing can occur by 1. Fibrosis2. Calcification3. Rarely complete resolution. So having a scar on chest x-ray does not always mean you had TB in the past. It can be seen with trauma or pneumonia too.Similarly, scar does not tell you anything about activity of the disease. So in my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done CT THORAX and Bronchoscopy and BAD (Bronchi Alveolar Lavage) analysis for TB. As CT gives much better idea than chest x-ray about lung parenchymal. If both are negative than you can argue visa authorities about not having active TB.
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This is a question for a dentist to answer please. Yesterday I went to the dentist for a routine cleaning. While there the hygienist said that it was time for some wing bite x-rays. It had been two years since I had my last x-rays done. She proceeded to do them, however, I noticed that she was doing quite a few of them using various mouth pieces to get different views. After at least six different x-rays I asked her why so many were being done and she said that the doctor wanted a comprehensive set of x-rays done since it had been two years since my last x-rays were performed. I then asked the hygienist what comprises a comprehensive set and she said that ever tooth would be x-rayed. She said that they do that because cavities form between teeth and they want to know ahead what teeth might be heading for cavities. I have not had any cavities over the past 15 years and take extremely good care of my teeth, using the water pik twice daily and brushing and flossing regularly. I am concerned about the amount of radiation that we expose ourselves to so this question is important to me to be clear on. I didnt feel I had any real clarification on this and wished for a bit more information. It wasnt forthcoming. So my key question is
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Thanks for your query, thanks for your query, the radiographs are done based on the clinical examination where the diagnosis needs to be confirmed by radiograph where the bone level and decay is not visible clinically...it was not necessary to take radiograph of all the teeth instead you could have taken orthopantomograph which shows all the teeth and supporting bone.I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
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lump size of a small grape on my11 year old neck, 1/2 inch to the right of center neck on the top of the breast bone. it is a hard lump does not move , no redness does not hurt no fever at this time I have no health insurance so whats the best course of action do i need to worry?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some enlarged supraclavicular lymph node. It can be reactive lymph node, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for a course of antibiotics, if patient does not respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. 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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Hi, yesterday I knew that there are lotof stones between 3mm -18mm in gallbladder of my father, gallbladder has been shrieked and merging with stomach so doctor has suggested for immediate operation. My father is around 61yrs old diabetic patient so pls suggest; which operation is in your recommendation and where from we should get it done? Your guidance can be great help. Regards, Ahjbjk
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Hello Your father findings suggests acute calculus cholecystitis. Your father need definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus i, e surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy). Gall bladder calculus is prone to infection and obstruction, so it is advised to get rid of calculus early. Operation can be done after stabilizing conditions like alleviation of pain, infection. Surgery can be done even in acute condition after evaluation. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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I had a filling re-filled in my lower right molar yesterday morning and am still experiencing mouth and tongue numbness on that side of my mouth, 30+ hours later. The dentist told me I would experience prolonged numbness, but this seems extreme. Ive put a call into the office, but havent heard back after 3 hours. Is this normal, or could there be a possibility there is some nerve damage?
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint as you have numbness of mouth and tongue even after 30+. Hours it is definitely abnormal as the numbness due to dental anesthesia generally resolves in about 2 to 3 hours at a max. It can be due to needle prick injury to the nerve that is leading to prolonged numbness. Many times mild injuries tend to resolve soon, and the numbness may stat subsiding in next 2. To 3 days. But in case if it still does not improve consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated. As of now take vitamin B complex supplements and do alternate warm and cool compresses. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .
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We saw one of your episode in Kalaignar Tv. Where we can buy venmaruinthu pattai powder in Chennai? Because my mother-in-law currently struggling with fluid overload results in bilateral odema on her legs. Her symptoms include difficulty in breathing, insominia and anxiety. She is on regular drugs prescribed by cardio + respiratory specialists. Please reply to my email id YYYY@YYYY regarding how effective the venmaruinthu powder for her with the dosage instructions. We will bring her for an appointment with you if she need one. Thank you Hari
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Hai Hard, As from Quote (venmaruinthu powder) venmarudhu powder (correct version) is Terminal manipulate. It is used in ayurvedic medicine for anti-inflammatory condition and heart related diseases. A per your concern your mother-in-law is suffering from heart problem. above-mentioned powder (venmaruthu powder) 3g twice a day will be effective to the heart and blood vessels. Along with the other medication you can take this powder.no harm in taking it.thank you, Hope I answered your query.
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sir, i have a 5 year baby boy, in his motion routine examination find occult blood and urine analysis find urobilinogen1
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Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Mucus and digestive particles in stool can indicate disorder of flora in intestine- disbacteriosis. You should do analysis for stool culture and sensitivity to antibiotics. Without analysis for disbacteriosis I can advise eco norm (saccharomyces)1 Sasha 2 times 5 days, then similar 1 cap 1 time 1 month. In addition, take enzyme syrup 14 days with meal for better absorption, because he has digestive particles. Improve feeding of child, he should eat 4 times every 4 hours and between-fruits. If he has lots of mucus you should add him nights 1 tab 3 times with antibacterial target during 5-7 days. Grow quicker Chat Doctor.
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I have been facing itching & reddishness in my body from last 15 days, so i got tlcdlc test in which dlc count is 75% which doctors say is hogh & hence i am facing this problem. Now i am curious to know what is dlc polymorph & what do i need to do get cure?
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Its differential leukocytes count. We have mainly 5 types of WBC. They are poly morphs, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes and basophils. Total of that are 100%. Each have some normal value. For poly morphs normal value is 40 to 60%. More than that is abnormal. Polymorphs increase in many conditions, but most common is acute infection. it's the most common cause of high poly morphs count.it's not a big deal. Consult doctors take treatment. After infection subsided it will come back to normal level.
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I have a lump inside my stomach near my hip bone. Its not on my right side and it hurts when I push down on it. Cancer runs in my family and my dad currently has testicular cancer. What s wrong with me? Should I go in to see a doctor? By the way I am 15 years old. Please help, I m concerned.
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, I would like you to examine by yourself to see if both testes of yours are in normal scrotal position. Next you must take appointment with a general surgeon, and get your self examined and investigated for a definitive diagnosis and management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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hello, yesterday I woke up with aching teeth , I assumed from the symptoms the cause to be either dental problems or sinusitis . During the day I have felt slow swelling, payed no attention to it, brushed my teeth trice during the day and gone to sleep. Today I woke up with badly swollen upper lip and aching teeth. Teeth seem to be aching from movement of some sort. Upper lip is swollen and I think there is a lump, main swelling is inside the moustache area of the lip within it. I have little to no cash right now and cannot afford going to a doctor if it is not a major cause. I was at the bar two nights ago, but teeth ached a little before. My first upper right tooth was dislocated during a fight 8 years ago. I hope I gave enough information for you to help me at least to know what is the cause of this. Thank you in advance
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Hello and welcome, as you mentioned, your upper right tooth has dislocated 8 years ago, there is chance of traumatic injury occurred with the tooth resulting in periapical abscess as well as apical periodontitis. Usually in such cases, root canal treatment is indicated depending on the condition of tooth. The pus has to be Chat Doctor. Analgesics will give only temporary relief. For permanent cure, you must get the treatment done.Antibiotics has to be administered for the infection underlying. Take care.
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hey there. I have been having a very weird feeling - mostly at night when Ive been asleep. It has increased in frequency a lot lately. When I get up at night to go to the restroom & I come back to bed, I sit down on the bed & get a throbbing heartbeat type feeling in the base of my skull. It will throb 4 or 5 times there then start making its way down my spine until it gets to the bottom and it will throb there 4 or 5 more times. It hurts really bad when its happening, but then its over.
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Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. You have mentioned that excruciating pain form skull to spine and at the bottom. Irrespective of history in detail I will try my best to reply your query. Following may be the reasons,1 Anxiety neurosis (Tension vascular headache),2 Sleep but restlessness ( Chat Doctor. Get in MRI of skull for any disease. Now coming on main point that pain in the night, end (over) after sometime. Conclusion is that this pain may be due to ANXIETY. So please a psychiatrist and get treatment. Hope I have answered your query. If any further question I will be happy to help. Wish you a good luck.
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I ve been having slight throbbing behind ears, tightness in neck, tightness in throat, very slight nausea, slight head headache, tight breathing. Kind of feel like a cold coming on, fighting it, or allergies? Not really sneezing a lot, slight watery eyes. Worst is tightness in throat and strange feeling in upper chest and breathing
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having bronchitis. As your symptoms like chest tightness and breathing difficulties are seen in bronchitis. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. PFT is needed not only to diagnose bronchitis but can also tell about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. If PFT is normal than mostly upper Respiratory tract infection (URI) is the cause. As throat tightness is seen in URI. So try to follow these steps. 1. Avoid oily and spicy food. Chat Doctor. Warm water gargles 5 - 6 times a day. 2. Caroline group of antibiotic. Antihistamine and anti-inflammatory
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3 episodes of left sided spontaneous pneumothorax( lung function test - normalonset and clearance of all thre episodes confirmed with Xrays.no breathlessness or mediastinal shift.what is available treatment and prognosis?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Recurrent pneumothorax is seen most commonly with cystic lung diseases. So better to get done HRCT thorax. HRCT is needed because chest x-ray and lung functions can be normal in many cases. Pleurodesis is the treatment of choice for recurrent pneumothorax. In this, two pleural layers are made to adhere to each other's by talc. So there will no potential so ace in the future for pneumothorax to develop. So consult pulmonologist and get done HRCT thorax and Pleurodesis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Sir/Madam, I m 33yrs old. Height 5 6 , weight 65kg. About six months ago, i had an inflammation and tingling in my leg and foot portion. thereafter i had a pain on my right kidney and liver portion. So i went for test and the result of LFT was SGOT 55, SGPT-82 and Gamma GT-85. KFT result was sodium 134 and chloride 92. i dont take alcohol bt take lot of bettlenut. please tell me what may be the causes and measures to be taken by me? thanks
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Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorRegarding to liver function test and electrolytes, the interpretation is
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Hello, today I woke up at around 5 am from painfull stomach pain. The stomach pain was really painful like my intestines were being twisted, there was noises, I couldnt move the pain was so bad...during the every pain I was also short of breath. The pains came every 5 or 10 mins for about 3 mins everytime, when I woke up and off my bed at 8
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Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems like you had a kind of food poisoning specially if you had food from outside a day or two before starting of your symptoms. If I were your doctor, I would go for a stool routine test for ova and cyst along with a culture sensitivity test, and the treat the infection with appropriate antibiotics if positive. An addition of a proton pump inhibitor and an anti-spasmodic would be worthwhile for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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my wife is 12 weeks of pregency with single live fetus.cephalic presentaion.posterior placentation. normal amount of amniotic fluid. estemated fetal weight =55gm.cervical length=34mmplacenta
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Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. First do not worry. It is absolutely normal report. The things are right on track. I will suggest that she should opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portions of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. Start on Folic acid, B 12. All things will be fine. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Chat Doctor.
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hi sir,Im gunajit roy,for your information my wife is suffering from PCOS & TSH.TSH is slightly high & for that taking medicine regularly.Dr. had given lots of medicine from last 1&1/2 years. and again we are trying to conceive from last 10 months but not getting result. & today also Dr. has given lupi hmg75 inj & goodova tab.Sir, pl suggest what to do!!
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Hello Mr. Roy, I can advise you better if you can furnish me the details of the investigations and the medication received so far. POD is the most common hormonal disorder that is observed during the reproductive age-group and responds very well to treatment. Only, it needs a lot of pre-treatment assessment and a systematic approach to treatment. Initiation of treatment without proper prior investigation often leads to failure. Maintenance of a normal BMI helps a lot in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet. Hope this helps.
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hi I have a one sided severe headache attack which occurs at irregular occasions/intervals. This pain also results in temporary hike in BP (last time it went upto 230) and temporary paralysis (something of that sort
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. From the brief description of your symptoms, a likely cause could be a migraines headache (which rarely present with transient neurological symptoms like paralysis). Another possibility which has to be considered in this scenario is a transient ischemic attack (TIA). This is a condition where a person can transiently experience neurological symptoms such as headache, paralysis, etc., which resolve after a brief period. This condition is caused due to a temporary decrease in the blood flow to the brain. A rise in BP can be associated with a migraine as well as a TIA. However, a BP of 230 is very high and can be potentially dangerous. I hope you have had a detailed neurological evaluation to rule out any major neurological problems or complications. Decorate ER (Valproate sodium) is an anti-epileptic medication which can sometimes be effective in the treatment and prevention of migraines headache. It is difficult to say how long you will have to continue the medication, since this varies widely from person to person, depending upon the nature and severity of the problem. Wish you all the best.
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For about two months now Ive been having nausea. Sometimes it will last all day, some days its sporadic, and lately its been happening when Im aroused or after I masturbate. Along with the nausea Ive been having pains in my lower abdomen around where my uterus is (almost like mild cramps as my cramps are severe). At first I thought I was pregnant because Id had unprotected sex with my boyfriend twice. But the last time I took a pregnancy test it was 6 weeks after the last time wed had sex. Wouldnt it have shown if I was pregnant? What could be wrong?
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HI Thanks for posting your query. There are many causes of Stomach Pain. Common are
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I am a 42 years old male. But I look like a teenager. I hate when people ask my age. When they hear that I am 42 they just can t believe it. and they laugh at me saying you look like a high school kid. In my thirties I don t remember people making remarks on my appearance. But now in my forties practically everybody says they can t believe my age. This really bothers me. I am doing an MA program on counseling. It s going to be worse when I meet clients during my internship. I am sure they will disregard me for my appearance. Generally I am depressed because of this. Please tell me how to attain a mature look for my age either by hormonal treatment or anyother way. Thanks.
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Hi, First you should be happy that you look teenager in spite of being in forties. In fact other person may feel jealous of your younger look. But same time younger look may cause problem in professional areas. But try to look more smart and confident rather than older only. For that you can use following methods
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Hello and Good evening.. I have a little problem and i cannot seem to find the answer i need.. l just started taking ldy pills ( Nortrel) about a month ago and when i first started i had unprotected sex within my 4th day on the pill i was afraid so i took nordette as an ECP. 4 pills 12 hrs after sex and another 4 after the first dose. while still taking the lady pills on the regualr time i usually take.. is it possible that i will become pregnant? please advise.. thank you
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HelloThanks for your query. Birth control pills if taken regularly are more than 95 % effective in preventing pregnancy. Also, emergency contraceptive pills taken within 24 hours are also similarly highly effective. However, in the first cycle of birth control pill use, it is common to prescribe added barrier method of contraception, because it takes a month for the pills to start working, as they are hormone containing. Still, the chances of your being pregnant are highly remote. But they are not 0 %. There is always a theoretical risk of pregnancy, however negligible. Wait for your next period, and go for a urine pregnancy test, if you miss your period. Take care.
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my husband had all his top teeth extracted a few years ago. he had the remaining 10 lower teeth, which were all abcessed extracted 1 month ago. he can herdly eat anything except soup. he has nauea,vomiting, diarhea,weakness and today ,a fever. he says there is one area that is still painful. he finished the pcn-vk and amoxicillin. help!
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain could be because of any bony spicule or any prominent bony structure which can be removed and rounded off under local anesthesia. The weakness, nausea and diarrhea could be because of antibiotics or any bacterial infection or food poisoning, consults a general physician for these things and consult an oral physician for the pain in the jaw bone. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello , I heard your who i need to ask. So I have a cyst in my neck & its very tender to the touch & within the last 4 days it has gotten pretty large , It went from about a dime size to a quarter size within those 4 to 7 days. I am uninsured & i dont have the money to get it took out. Please give me answers .
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! There are several causes for a swelling in the neck. It would have been better if you had provided me the location of the cyst (where on neck?) It might be a boil/infection. For this, you need to take a course of antibiotics and get it Chat Doctor. You may also get fever due to the infection. Thyroid swelling? With a swelling in the front of neck, there is always a possibility of it being a thyroid gland swelling. You'll have to get it examined and investigated by a surgeon. It might also be a hypoglossal cyst. I'd definitely advice you to visit a surgeon a get it examined. However, since you are short of money, I'd advice you to take an antibiotic course and wait and see if it disappears. If it doesn't and is giving you symptoms, you'll have to visit a surgeon. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts. With warm regards,
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i have been fighting bladder cancer for 10 years i have took BCG treatments (4 times once a week got sick waited 2months then 4 times once a week i got sick agin. but i have been cancer free for 1 year and 3 months will this be it as or do i have to take BCG again
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of bladder cancer depends on type of bladder cancer whether it is high grade or low grade transitional cell carcinoma or other type. Stage of cancer is also important whether it is penetrated beyond superficial muscle or deep muscle etc. Treatment options are surgery with chemotherapy or radiotherapy or BCG. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I . a woman, 68 years.. Just diagnosed with ckd stage 3. My doctor hasn t given me a diet or a referral to a nephrologist and I don t know what I m doing. My GFR is 45. What can I do until I see a nephrologist. I also have a CNS demyelinating disease without a pinpoint diagnosis.
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I must advise you, diet is very important in renal disease. As you've CKD stage 3, you must observe strict control of salt to 6g/day. Avoid fresh fruits and coconut water. You should take between 1500-2000cals/day, depending on body weight. You should ask for a diet sheet for kidney patients from your nephrologist. If you've any other doubts, you may send it, as a direct question to me. Chat Doctor. Manga.
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Hello , both sides of my jaws have been sore for the past 2-4 days I had a very slight cheat pain under my breast about 30 minutes ago. What does this mean? I also had a injury where my face was smashed into a tree about 7 years back and my face was worked on but many surgeon s immediately . Using many stitches in my mouth
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Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Looking to your symptoms you should rule out cardiac(heart related pain) as these are symptoms of heart pain. Once ruling out heart pain you can consult dentist to see for temporomandibular joint pathology. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Hello Dr.s. I had a broken nose and a dns(towards left) after which my septoplasty was done 2 1/2 months back.Immediately after septoplasty i couldnt breathe through my right nostril.After further ct scans & endoscopic observations I was told that my turbinates are hypertrophic and my right side one was touching my septum and thus blockage in right side.My ent surgeon adivised for another surgery for turbinate reduction.I have already used steroid sprays and antihistamines to avail no improvement.Kindly suggest 1.Is there any alternate medicine(homeopathic,ayurvedic oths) i can try to reduce my swollen turbinates.2.What are the risks of surgery(i am told i will be undergoing smr sub resection procedure.3.How much time will I take for complete recovery?
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, As you have mentioned that the turbinates have undergone hypertrophy and are touching on the septum, surgery is the only solution to this problem. Steroids can cause atrophy of the nasal mucosa, but it will not cause atrophy of the turbinates. The surgery is safe. Time required for recovery is the time required for the wound to heal up. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.
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I am a 26 year old male from India and I was being badly scratched on both my lower arms by a 8 month old not imunised street cat which I kept for 4 months. Yesterday I got a another small scratch from her on my neck . I got her treated for foam vomiting and direa then she was fine. But I never got her vaccinated until yesterday. Then I let her go. Are there any chances of me getting rabies. Last week I got a mild swelling in my tongue my left eye had also swollen up even my right eye was starting to swell up. I went and took a tettinis injection and showed my eyes to a eye doctor. Now the swelling in tongue is gone. The swelling in my eyes are also much better. Today I took one vaccination against rabies. The particulars of the bill say that I took one VAXIRAB amount-338.00 and INJ.GIVING CHARGE amount-5.00. I plan to complete the remaining three doses that they have sheduled for me they are on 11, 14 and 21 of may. Please I just want to know wheter I am safe. Are these vaccinations safe and sufficient for me.
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Hello. I can understand your concern. The incubation period of Rabies in humans i.e. the time taken from the virus to enter the body and produce symptoms can vary from anywhere between 1 week to 3-4 weeks. The same incubation period in cats is lesser i.e. from 1 day to a couple of weeks. Once the virus enters the body, the disease progression is very fast and death may occur within 10 days to 2 weeks. Since you have been scratched by your immunized pet over a period of 4 months, it rules out rabies infection in your cat as she did not show any symptoms during this period like aggressiveness or decreased activity. Another very common symptom of rabies is HY Chat Doctor. e. fear of water which from the information you provided, was absent. Hence, the chances of your cat transmitting the infection to you is also ruled out. Rabies virus mainly affects the nervous system and initial symptoms include pain at the bite site, generalized muscle aches, etc. which may rapidly progress to serious symptoms like change in behavior, aggressiveness, mental changes, HY
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I am Umer Naeem from Pakistan, My father suffered from hepatitus C for the past 15 years. His bilirubin is High, MELD score is 2. Now his physician recommended for liver transplantation.Therefore we are planning for liver transplantation from India , Is your hospital deal in Liver transplant if so then what is the success rate.And kindly tell us the quote for this liver.Thanks RegardsUmer Naeem
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Hello dear Greetings Regarding a liver transplantation following a diagnosis of hepatitis C in your father case I am suggesting that you visit a specialist Hospital and book appointment with watery hepatologist definitely he or she will guide you properly as regards to the procedure and cost You can check the Internet there are many hospitals that deals with such cases In regard to the success rate yes I will definitely say it has a GOOD and SATISFACTORY I hope this helps Regards
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hi, I have been having recurring chest pain for the last twenty four hours it it is not always there. but i do get a sharp stab in the chest everytime i bend forward. I also feel i should note that i am under a little stress .as the mother of ten within the last month and a half I celebrated the birth of my first grandchild \"Its a boy, my youngest sons first communion, my middle sons confirmation , my oldest daughters one years annaversary , my grandsons Baptism, my other middles sons high school graduation,am i the middle of planning my second sons wedding. my husband and i are hosting the party at our home this comming saturday.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more because your chest pain is associated with specific movement (bending). So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Sit with proper back and chest support. 6. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I have a painless soft lump on the outer side of both kneecaps. What could cause this. I also have a visible protrusion in the upper right abdomen. It is about 4 inches wide and about 2 .5 inches in size. Not very painful except sometimes if I cough hard, it s very painful like it s being pulled apart.
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HI, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-PrePatellar Bursitis/ or it could be due to Synovial granulation-painless accompanied by synovitis.Remedy-for painless lumps on knee would suggest treating them after having Second Opinion from Orthopedic Surgeon. Treatment -Could be by Anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hot Fomentation. Surgical Excision-By Endoscopic Laser Ablation of SynovitisWelcome for any further query in this regard.-About the second query about-protrusion in upper right abdomen. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to have Epigastric Ventral hernia/ with variation of recto or / with right Spiegelman hernia, as it is painful with coughing. This ambiguity needs to be fixed by USG study. Repair of the hernial Weakness in the ant. Abdominal wall. I would suggest getting Second Opinion from Surgeon, who would assess the defect and would take the needful decisions to treat this hernial protrusion. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!!
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hello, thanks for taking my question. I have a rashes on my face that consistently for about 10 +years. I was prescribed demonize cream when I first went to dermatologist. The demonize always worked in getting rid of it. just over the last couple years, I was diagnosed with Rosecea . I m currently getting laser for Rosecea. The desonide is no longer eliminating these red rashes I get so my Dermatologist gave me Elidel and cloderm for it. I have been reading about both, and side effects including cancer was mentioned. I was skeptical to take them. I really was curious what you think about these creams and in general, thx
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Hi, Well, both these creams or ointments advised to you will definitely help in reducing rashes and redness. As far as side effects are concerned it is not always seen by everyone and is just a list that is given on the internet from a mild to the severe outcome and not everything happens to everyone. So do not worry about it. You should use these creams/ ointments for the confined time as advised to you by your skin specialist and be under his supervision. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Any doctors or nurses out here. that would give me advise ? I am once again confused and upset. The Dr told me that I had a fatty liver and that in order to get better I had to diet , I am pre-diebetic and so I went on a low fat diet. I was put on asacol, it has been a few weeks and I have fallen ill with bronchitis and Now - Plueirsy. My regular dr did bloodwork and it shows high liver enzymes and NOW low protein. I am in terrible pain with the lung condition and often can hardly make it through the day, I come home and go to bed for the rest of the night. I am feeling sick to my stomach and severe fatique. I am at my wits end My mother says that I need a different dr, I just don t know. I am trying to loose weight, and its not helping so far.. I can stand to loose around thirty pounds ( I am 5 4 and weight 160) Do you think that the pain from my pluresy is connected to my liver problems?
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I have mild fatty liver and insulin resistance (prediabetes) I started on Metformin ER and I started taking milk thistle. My glucose levels are better, and my liver enzymes have been normal now for the LST 18 months. I wanted the Metformin ER because diet and exercise wasn't helping with glucose levels or weight loss, I lost 15 pounds on the Met ER too. I got this info from the link below \" Metformin (Gluconate) and rosiglitazone (Amanda) are oral glucose-lowering (also known as hypoglycemic) medications used to treat type II diabetes. These medications work by correcting insulin resistance. Therefore, these types of Chat Doctor. In fact, preliminary studies have shown that treatment with metformin can improve liver enzyme elevations in people with NAFLD.\
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Hi Dr I am 32 years old trying for baby for past 1 years. I have received my sperm result Sperm Concentration 21.0millions/ml ,Motile count, is 11.0 millions/ml,the Sperm Progression, Rapid linear (sperm swimming fast in straight line) is 40%,,Morphology or the shape of the sperm, Normal forms .
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Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorSperm Concentration of 21.0 millions/ml means there are 21 million sperms per ml of semen. Motile count of 11.0 millions/ml means out of 21 million sperms, 11 million sperms are motile, that is more than 50% of the sperms are motile. The results of your semen analysis shows a very many normal values except that sperm progression should be >50%,which in your case is 40%. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you.
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my blood pressure is hovering around 134/94 regularly (taken from a digital citizen Blood Pressure monitor Machine). I am 41 years of age and a male. I am 173 cms in height and weigh 74 kgs. Do i need medication. I am red meat eater (once a week) and dont drink or smoke.
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Presently no change in your diet, The lower presume reading is higher for your age, should be less than 85. However, because there are no risk factors 1) cut salt in your diet completely, less than 3gms for the whole day. It is the reason why your diastolic pressure is high2) try some exercise, 30 mins of brisk walking at least 5 times a day Many a time the lower pressure particularly is missing diagnosed by the electronic machine, do get it verified by a doctor. Regards
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hi I am 62 years old man . i have lifted 5 heavy objects each 16 kg in order to accommodate them in my SUV .ever since i have a pain in my lower part of my spinal column , you would oblige me if you elaborate on my symptom which has been hurting me for couple of weeks
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Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Based on the description, I suspect that you might have strained either the lumbar spinal muscles or the ligaments. The general treatment guidelines for your condition are as follows -- It is important to rest the involved area following the injury to allow the injured muscle or ligaments to properly heal. So, avoid any activity that produces pain-Apply ice to the painful area once in 2-3 hours in a day. Ice will help calm the inflammatory response and stimulate blood flow to the area-Before activities, gentle heating can help loosen the muscle. Apply a heat pack to the painful area prior to stretching or exercising-Oral anti-inflammatory medications (such as Alive or Motrin) can help relieve symptoms of pain and also calms the inflammation- Physical therapy may speed up the recovery process. Therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Massaging and specific exercises will be helpful your symptoms are not improving with the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for a clinical examination and appropriate investigations to diagnose the exact problem. Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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a few weeks ago inoticed a strange lumpon the back of my head at the bottom,it is very hard.Ihave also been getting problems with my ears ringing in them.I do have medicaly controled epilepsy,last night and today ihave had several funny turns andhave been sleeping alot as if to do with my epilepsy after an episode can you help
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HI, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You need to confirm by physical examination from Surgeon. In my opinion you seem to have Normal-Bony -Occipital Tuberosity. X-ray and if need be USG would fix the diagnosis. There seems to be no correlation with any other complaint you have with epilepsy. Hope this reply would help you. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS
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Sounds strange, I know, but I have a sharp, stabbing pain in my upper left jaw when I walk. With each step down on the left foot, the pain shoots from my jaw to my lower eye area. It almost feels like a cracked tooth, but I have dentures, so I assume its not that!
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Hello, It looks like nerve-related pain as the pain seems to be occurring along the course of a nerve. If you are on dentures and do not have any tooth, then it is not related to the tooth, but still, you need to get an x-ray done to get checked that you have any remaining root pieces. Also, the sinuses need to be checked. In case if it is nerve-related pain, then you will be advised Neurotic painkillers like Gabapentin, Carbamazepine etcetera for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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my daughter is one years old and came home from the daycare center yesterday with small pimple looking bumps all over her body and around her lips on her face. There are larger bumps and penny sized open wounds in her diaper area. Also there is a bad open wound from her rectum up to her vaginal area. Can you possibly help me figure out what is going on?
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Thanks for follow up. Your daughter can have any diseases
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I am 28 year old female experiencing a feeling of puffiness around my chin/jawbone (maybe swollen glands) and a feeling of puffiness under the tongue. No are no hard lumps or anything. There is also a constant dull achy pain. It started yesterday night, and I also have a dry throat and feel like I need to constantly be drinking something.
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Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have puffiness and constant pain under tongue which could be due to many reasons like foreign body granuloma, squamous Papilloma, glossies, benign lump of the muscles, transient Lingual Capsulitis. It seems that you have enlargement of papillae. It could be due to traumatic injury, hot and acidic food and allergic reaction from certain food like nuts and seafoods. I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist/ dental surgeon for proper examination. Doctor will examine and rule out proper diagnosis. This can be make sure only by a clinical examination, FNAC or Excision biopsy. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory or vitamin B 12 supplements. Do warm saline rinses several times a day and maintain proper oral hygiene. Chat Doctor.
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my wife has been in end stage renal failure for almost 2 years now with 13% kidney function. I am the donorfor her upcoming transplant. She had 5 by[ass heart surgery January 20th. She is about to undergo igiv plasma pheresis to rid her body of an antibody introduced thru a transfusion during the surgery. she has developed over the last week 4 or 5 bruises, some slighly raised - those raised slightly painful. the question is, can we assume that these might be due to the progression of the kidney fauilure rather than another horrific holdup of the transplant?
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Dear D Keener, Bruises can occur in someone on dialysis due to Heparin used during dialysis. She also is likely to be on aspirin and/ or clopidogrel (most heart patients would be on this) which would again contribute to bruising. Her doctors would check her platelets and blood coagulation parameters, if bruising continues to occur and modify therapy accordingly. It is unlikely to hold up the transplant. Regards
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My dad has many health problems including diabetes and now he has been suffering with a lot of water type blisters on his legs front and back they are very painful and leave major scars is there anything out there that can help my dad get rid of these water blisters that just always appear for no reason
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Dear friend, Greetings.... please get the HbA1c, microalbuminuria, Fasting and post pron dial glucose done. It seems his sugar levels are not under proper control. Blisters could be due to some super added infections due to less immunity in people with uncontrolled diabetes !!! . Please visit your treating physician, and he will prescribe proper antibiotics and adjust the Chat Doctor. . meanwhile keep the part
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I ended up tearing a right shoulder muscle and ripped some cartilage around my elbow. The pain was intense and my regular physician gave me a toradol injection for the inflammation and 6 days of Prednisone. My BP was to almost 190/100. Usually I am in the 100-115/55-70 range despite smoking. The pain got worse the next day and since I felt my BP elevate as well, I went to the ER. My BP was 249/110 and they took me to an ER room. The doctor was ordering MRI s and when I told him I was on workers compensation, he suddenly decided that all I needed was xrays and only for the right shoulder at that, as if soft tissue damage will even show clearly on xrays. He kept saying I worked for WC, you can have them do all those haha. I am going on year 9, and it took 3 years to get one body part accepted while after 9 years, I still litigating over other injuries. Anyway, he left me there for 25 minutes after I had 2 techs get xrays; he speny maybe 90 seconds with me, saying this is an ER, I don t have time to listen to all your problems when I was trying to tell him what had happened. He put down calcific tendonitis (misspelt it as well), torn muscle, and elevated BP on the report. Then a nurse came all grumpy, telling me to take a clear grl yhst eas roughly the shape of a 1,000mg fish oil but had a yellow/orange color. I asked him what he was but all he told me was we give this to everyone with high BP . And they read my vitals again which showed 182/5minutes later. He adked the doctor if they should release me, and when the doc said yes, that was it. The ER was at maybe 20% capacity while the doctor eas sotting at the nurses station and chatting away with a nurse. It has been 5 days and my BP never shot above 140. However I have this dull, almost bruised feeling on my left back, right around the 5th rib which feels like a bruise. It almost feels as if it is under yhe bone and cartilage, and straight on the heart but I can t really tell and nothing makes it go away. I wasn t checked or even asked if I displayed any heart attack symptoms or anythong else other than you can get WC to take care of that . Is it possible that the high BP may have caused something or even bruised my heart somehow, or is it possible that I may have had a minor heart attack? My BP was over 180 for 2 days straight, especially considering it rarely goes above 130. And now that I checked thr online patient portal, my 240+ intake BP has also been removed from the transcripts. I am one step from filing a complaint for alst letting me die.
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Hi, You had elevated blood pressure because you were taking Prednisone. Medications like prednisone, steroids, have a side effect of causing high blood pressure. But you should check your blood pressure also after stopping prednisone, as it is possible that you had slightly elevated blood pressure from time to time and you didn't know about it, and prednisone just made it worse. Your pain is related to your muscle and cartilage problems, don't worry, it is not a heart issue. Take fearsome back if you have any further questions
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Hello Doctor, I have neuro chemical imbalance. My transmitters and receptors inside my brain are not working properly. I have this problem from last 11 years. I am unable to work because of this. Is there a scan or a test that can be done of my pre-frontal cortex to see what the chemical problem inside my brain is? I have a specific point on pre-frontal cortex where I can feel the trouble is. Many Thanks. Jacob
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Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question
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I have a rash thats appered from nowhere it started on my neck back and chest and is spreading over my body its tiny red marks that are itchy Ive stripped the colour of my hair and bleached it and dyed it twice in the space of a week but the odd thing is my boyfreind is also starting to show a red itchy rash on his stomache can you plz tell me what this is
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Hi, It seems that you may be having viral exanthem most probably. The rash is itchy and your friend is also developing. It is caused by virus. It may be fifth disease.also called erythema infectious. It is caused by arbovirus B 19.Itself limiting. And requires no treatment. Symptomatic treatment may be taken. If there is itching, anti histamines may be taken. So, you do not worry. You may be alright in few weeks. I hope you got my answer. Thanks.
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I ve recently become highly allergic to all paint and chemical smells, as well as cigarette smoke. I start feeling sick and have to immediately get away from the smell. If not, I will feel sick the rest of the day. I used to be able to spend hours in a smokey room with no effects . Any thoughts about what has changed in my body? I am a 53 yr old female. Thank you.
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Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Your body became sensitized to that particular odor so whenever you smell it then it causes allergic symptoms. I would recommend you following things
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this is from a very loving and concerned fiance.My partner is 6 feet tall, weighs 102 kg and well built. Age 38yrs old ,healthy most timesHe has been experincing this condition on his private part- cracks, parallel, not sore or itchy and no discharges but it looks like it has been socked in the water for a while. We are both concerned as we have been faithful to each other and I have had 2 STD tests -jsut incase but I have come out negative twice. I, thinking it is some skin disorder more then a STD. He is taking antibiotice with it but it seems to go away very slowly, like hardly getting there....?? How do we treat it, faslty. I feeel so sorry for him. please help soemone.
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Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor I Appreciate your concern about your partner. Where Is the braking?? Is it on the foreskin or glans. Since when is he has this problem? Has he changed any cosmetic recently?? Using any Chat Doctor. 1 repetitive friction during the sex. 2.rough masturbation. 3. Over washing. 4.balance prosthetic 5.lichen sclerosis etc. Please consult your doctor he will examine the problem and treat accordingly.
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I have been taking levofloxacin for 7 days after a prior antibiotic (cipro) failed to fix a kidney strep infection. I am still in much pain, flanks and joints. The doctor told me to come back in 2 weeks for follow up but i feel so bad i even cry (rare for me). Please tell me what to do. Thank you. Kathleen
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Here you need to understand pain is just a symptom and the cause is different. So you need to cure the cause because this pain is basically a protective mechanism of body. When there is pain we come to know there is something wrong. For your flank pain it can be due to various reasons like kidney stone, obstructive myopathy, inflammation of kidney and upper urinary tract, polycystic kidney disease, urologic disease, acute appendicitis, bladder infection, bladder cancer, HY Chat Doctor. You can check further on your own. So to treat you first we need to know what is the cause of this pain. For this I suggest you to do ultrasound abdomen, urine test and blood report and then visit a good nephron as well urologist and take treatment as per the report and diagnosis. If you are not happy with current doctor treatment plan you can always check with second doctor. For your joint pain please specify which joint is paining and since when ? But just in general I suggest to use hot and cold pack on your joint and do take suggestion from or tho as well physio for further treatment after detail check up for joint pain. I am sure this will be useful if you follow it step by step. Take care.
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Hello Doctor, Iam 28 year old, my height is 184cm. Last month while passing stool i had had experienced a severe hyperacidity and cramps in chest. I did following test ECG - Normal B12 - 187peg ( took 6 injection) stress test - normal Routine stool test - Normal. Iam taking Happi tablet and i am getting relieved from acidity.Sometimes i get slight pain in my chest and below chest portion.I usded to smoke but i havent smoked from last 30 days. But i eat one beetle leaf with tobbacco daily before dinner. I am little worried . I just wanna know if my symptoms are related to any kind of cancer.Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about cancer or any major disease because you are too young for cancer. In my opinion, your symptoms are mostly due to HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause chest pain, hyperacidity etc. Smoking and tobacco are the biggest risk factors for HERD. So first quit smoking and tobacco chewing. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take antacid like pantoprazole on empty stomach. Go for walking after meals. Don't worry, you will be alright. Don't think too much about cancer. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Sir, i am smoking for the last 5 years. for the last 6 months, i have been chewing gutkha. i left the habit of gutkha and smoking for the last 2 months. i quitted them. but the shades and stains are still on my teeth. 1) is it possible to remove the stains 2) is it possible to gain complete whitening. my age is 32 years. my email address is YYYY@YYYY . i would like to contact you.
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Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Good that you have stopped smoking and chewing Gurkha. It is always bad for your health. Stains by chewing these are very tough stains and requires compulsory stopping of usage of these. I would advise you to*Have your teeth cleaned and polished by the dentist with following the correct follow-up instructions.*Proper brushing and flossing is necessary.*If the stains are persistent, then you can consult your dentist for bleaching of teeth and have it done. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.
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Hi, I have been having pain in my lower left side that started in my back and kinda expanded over my hip bone towards my groin area. That pain has stayed and I have also started having some pretty severe nausea and diarrhea. I had an ultra sound and x ray done last week but do not have the results yet. The pain, diarrhea and nausea have been getting worse. When should I go to the emergency room.
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Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Considering the lower back pain that radiates to the groin area, the fact that you have symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, in my opinion this might be a bacterial gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is usually accompanied by these symptoms, but if the symptoms continue for more than 4 days and you haven't taken probiotics and oral rely Chat Doctor. You should also consider starting antibiotic treatment (Ciprofloxacin) for some days. You can use Tuscan for abdominal pain and Sanitizing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I am Ganesh.R , 34 years of age and I am having IGE level high, my skin is very itching especially near face and I get rashes I have cold and lot of mucus formation. even my child who is 1 yrs old is suffering form cold and mucus formation. is this contagious . I heard that there is some drops of medication to control the immune systems in the body, please do suggest some best medications as I am very much upset by this, It seems I should make suicide because its becoming very difficult to lead a happy life. I took so many tablets from past 2 years.
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Hi Ganesh. Sucuide is not solution of any problem. It seems that you may be having allergic rhinitis as IGE level is raised. There are also tests to find out the allergens which cause allergy. So, you consult allergist to have perfect diagnosis. Antihistamines like levocetirizine or fexofenadine with montelukast may be taken for few months. Avoid contact with allergens which you found after the test. Histaglobulin injections may be taken at few days intervals to reduce allergic process. Consult pediatrician for your children rhinitis. I hope you got my answer. Thanks.
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my son has had little welts all over his body for the last 2 days...he doesn t have a fever and it doesn t seem to bother him, but last night he started vomiting and then so did i. and i still don t feel very good. do i need to take him to the doctor or will this pass?
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Hi, Had he taken any food items other than usual? Any history of atop, like eczema or wheezing in the past? Welt indicates some form of allergic reaction, which may be associated with vomiting if there is mucosal involvement too. Many times we will not find out any specific cause. If he is otherwise active and playful, and not associated with breathing difficulty / strider / swelling around lips and eyes, you can give antihistamine like HY Chat Doctor. Calamine lotion application over welts can have a soothing effect. If not getting down in 2 days or the above said features are present, kindly take him to doctor as he may need steroids too. Meanwhile, give frequent feeds in small amount, to improve retention. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hi Sir I have a oily skin & fast hair loss problem since last 1 year afterwashing hair there is a white paste throughout my scalp i use lot of shampoos to get rid this problem but all are failed right now i cutoff all my hair i see after washing my hair my scalp is going to oily & after some minutes there is same white paste in my scalp i use sometime my icard to remove this whitepaste Sir i dont know what is this Sir please help me out this problem
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This is so-called Seborrhea in which the patient has excessive functioning of seborrhea glands.first cut down all the oily food and dairy products, stick to skimmed milk.don't apply any oil in your hairs.try tar or salicylic acid with steroid containing shampoos and lotion after dermatologist prescription.for face use salicylic acid containing face wash even if it remains than you can go for salicylic acid peels under a dermatologist supervision...thanks
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I am a 56 years of age male, i have a white spot on my right nipple, it has now been there for around one month and does not discharge, i am very fit, 5-9 in height and 11 stone in weight, i am in Iraq and it is very hot, i wondered if that had anything to do with it!
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Hello, Probably it will be a fungal infection known as Tina tricolor. Other possibilities are eczema and rarely eczema. It would be better if you attach a picture in the follow-up query. As of now you can apply antifungal ointments like Clotrimazole to look for any improvement. If the lesion persist, better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I wa diagnosed with mononucleosis 3 months ago. And it lasted about 2.5 months. My doctor did a blood test about a month ago and pronounced me healthy. But she said my liver enzymes were elevated and that she wanted to take blood again in 3 weeks. Since saying that I ve been to see her and she took more blood. She says that my enzymes are still elevated. What does this mean? Why haven t they gone down? And what is the effect of alcohol on the liver when my enzymes are elevated?
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Hi, You were diagnosed as Mononucleosis & pronounced healthy 1 month back, but your liver enzymes were elevated. This elevation is due to associated Hepatitis which is a complication of mononucleosis. You are not jaundiced. You must understand that it is contagious disease., but for how long - varies individual to individual. Blood test to access the liver function and if necessary the Antibody tier may - have to be repeated. Alcohol and other Hepato-toxic Chat Doctor. Periodic consultation for few months is a must. Once again reminding you it is contagious - so keep your things TOTALLY separate for few months. Best Wishes
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My father in law is 76, recently had an MRI and they have detected dark shadows at the bottom of both his kidneys. His kidney function is only 50%, now they are suggesting some laproscopic procedure to remove parts of both kidneys. I am not sure what the procedure entails, I am more worried that he will end up having renal failure and have to go only dyalisis. He is currently not in any pain - shouldnt he just live with it instead of undergoing surgery?
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Dear friend, It needs confirmed diagnosis before any surgical procedure. You not provide it. You can give detail about MRI report. If it is malignancy, mostly Renal cell carcinoma then surgical treatment is the only option. As you told, they planned for bilateral some part removing, then it may be partial neurectomy. It doesn't end up with renal failure. If malignancy is diagnosis then u can go for surgery without much thinking about dialysis.
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My son was running in a cross country event when he started to have problems with his asthma. (This does not happen very often.) He completed his race and then used his inhaler. It took awhile to work and his right hand began to cramp up and feel numb. His hand was not cold and when we pressed his fingernail it turned red quickly showing that there was blood reaching his fingers. After his breathing was under control the feeling began to come back into his hand and it uncramped. What could of caused this?
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Hi, Asthma problem may be the cause for his numbness and cramp due to decreased oxygen supply. Usually before any exercise or sports better to give one puff of inhalation Chat Doctor. This will prevent his symptoms to appear. Sports or activity may act as a trigger for asthma attack. Daily montelukast will also help in preventing exercise induced asthma. Hope this helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries. Regards
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I have a really itchy scrotum. My Dr has prescribed steroid creams in the past but they are not very effective so I stopped using them. For a while, I was slathering myself with vasoline which seemed to help for a while.but then the itching resumed so I have discontinued. I do hope you can help with this problem as i often scratch so hard that i bleed so this makes infection a hazard. Thank-you
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HelloThanks for query. The itching of scrotum seems to be due to fungal infection Use topical antifungal ointment like Fluconazole twice daily. Ensure to wash your genital area with warm soap water twice daily before applying ointment. Ensure to wash your inner wares in boiling hot water mixed with antiseptic solution like Detail. Ensure to use loose inner wares. This will get cures within 5 days. Chat Doctor.
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I had a staph infection incident almost two years ago, i didnt get it treated by a doctor but havent experienced anymore occurrences, I recently got a tattoo over one my my scars that was left behind and i am afraid that it may be infected again. The tattoo artist used proper sanitation methods but the area appears to be slightly raised.
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Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these worries about a possible infection. Each tie there is a break in the skin, the chances of having a staph infection are increased. During and after the procedure, enough care should be taken to avoid any possible infection. If these measures fail, then the infection has to be adequately ad Chat Doctor. If you think it is infected(red, swollen, tender,
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Hello,Dr.Samuel. This is difficult to write,but I have had a flashback of having an abortion when only a teen-a young teen(13,or 14).In this flashback I am in an operating room-I was watching myself like watching a movie.I am on a table,and there are several people in this room,and a big bright light shining on my face.I am laying there crying-I keep saying, No! Leave me alone!Please,I don t want to do this.Please,help me! Please,I don t want to do this. I am crying,and begging for them to stop,but they don t.I see myself with my legs up,and a blue sheet over them.Then a very cold ,robotic acting nurse(all the nurses are wearing white,short dresses with white caps,and white shoes-the kind they wore in the 70 s.) is standing at my side and holding my hand .She is harsh,and keeps telling me to be quiet,and that it will be fine.But she does nothing to make the doctor stop.I smell an overwhelming stench of rubbing alcohol ,and my body feels heavy from the drugs they have given me.I keep on crying,and the cold nurse keeps telling me to hush . Then I came out of the flashback. I had this happen while in the mall,in a store that had bright lights everywhere.And all of a sudden the present was gone,and the store became an operating room. It was so scary,as this never happened to me before.I am 48,and this happened about 5 yrs ago. I can t find anyone to tell me what happened.Have you ever heard of this before?
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Hi, This kind of flashbacks are common in post-traumatic stress disorder. In this stress-or used to very severe for sufferer. If this flashback occurs only 5 year back, then no need to worry. If problem is very severe and leading to frequent interpersonal problems, then for assessment and treatment, you can visit specialist like psychiatrist. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health.
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hi. i am 26 year old. 24 hours back i suffered from stomach pain with vomitting and slight fever . i consulted doctor. he said he didnt say what exactly was the reason. he said i got pain in appendicular region and he gave me pain killer with vitamin b . now i dont have much pain but feeling tenderness in my stomach with pain on certain movements. so i am not sure to wait till pain completely subsodes or go for ultrasound?
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Hello, form_cool_friends, I am a little concerned about your symptoms. Abdominal pain, fever, vomiting suggests something acute. You said the tenderness was over the area of the appendix. If you are still sore if you press on that spot, I will be worried about appendicitis. Painkiller can dull your pain somewhat, but that does not cure the problem. I am not sure if your doctor did a complete blood count to see if you have an elevated white blood cell count which would confirm infection. You need this. Ultrasound can show the gallbladder which is located in the right upper qua Chat Doctor. Your location of the pain is in the right lower qua
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13yr old girl severe pain on right tummy did ct scan showed fluid in abdomen that was a week ago she is still in severe pain and her back is hurting and she s running a low grade fever 100 over a week. I m tired of taking her to the er but the gynecologist referred hasn t called back. I m really worried and all she does is cry.
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Infection of the stomach it can be chronic or acute acute infections are short duration may be by food chronic can be due to organ like gall bladder stomach liver pancreas problems or tuberculosis etc or may be food protein allergy you need to investigate in this directional moment use antispasmodic tab with metronidazole course with antacids fluids low protein diet and non-oily non greedy food back paints due to abdominal infection
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Hi, Ive had a kind of pea sized lump on the skin of my upper back on the right side. It has never been painful, it is colorless and hasnt seemed to change at all. A year and a half ago, If i remember correctly it used to be a pimpled with puss that was popped, and it seems like it has healed into what I have at the moment. Thank you for you reponse.
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Hi, Thanks for the Query to Chat Doctor. I reviewed your query.It's a dormant fibrous-chronic folliculitis -which is dormant now. If it is still worrying you, You could get rid of it, with any of the local surgical doctor in your area. I think you don't need any medicines now.ALERT-Keep a watch if it itches / or increases in size- as it could be dangerous condition then...!! Thanks for taking Chat Doctor help. Wellcome again.
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good evening,my name kamran im now in dubai doing electrician job in hotel.age 29 befor 3 month during rest condition i was use internet i feel chest pain for just few secound and after that 1 week i went for doctor to check doctor take my ecg,chest xray,blood test ,urein test,all test was normal and my B.P was 130/90.what is ur thinking please.thanks
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First no need to worry about heart diseases because you're all reports are normal. Sometimes, muscular spasm can also cause sudden onset momentarily chest pain. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements as deficiency of these can also cause muscle spasms. 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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I AM IN THE MIAMI BEACH AREA I HAVE AMERIGROUP MEDICAID HEALTH INSURANCE AND I AM IN SEVERE LEG PAIN CAN YOU RECOMMEND A DOCTOR I CAN GO TO IN MY AREA WHO WRITE A PRESCRIPTION FOR ME AND DOES CVS OR WALGREENS CARR Y LIQUID TORIDAL INJECTIONS? YYYY@YYYY
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HiDe pending on cause of leg pain, medicines are prescribed its better you contact beach area doctor to assess your pain cause and refer or recommend pain meds. Ketorolac tabs are effective for pain relief and so is tramadol. Wonder if you can get these prescribed soon, otherwise buy OTC Advil or Alive tabs for twice daily after meals. Refrain swimming or strain, do icing or hot packs whichever suits. You may inquire your doctor for your desired meds. Or injection. But I'd advise your doc. Should be left to prescribe without prompting as clinical examination of leg may give clue to him to prescribe more specific med.to treat causeThanks
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.my 4 year old daughter has to undergo a procedure to check her trachea as she has had croup like cough three time this year. I am nervous....is this a serious condition
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Croup like cough is barking type of very loud, irritable cough. It is mostly seen with Tracheal pathologies like Tracheomalacia, Tracheal obstructive lesions like mass or cyst or nodule. So better to get done bronchoscopy for evaluation of Tracheal diseases. If this is normal then no need to worry much. But if any of the above-mentioned disease is found then surgical correction is needed. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
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I am 18 weeks pregnant and I have been having a wide spread feeling of numbness that started in my lower back about 2 weeks ago now it has spread down both legs and is starting to go into my left arm I had an MRI come back normal but this doesn t feel normal this is my 4 th pregnancy
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Hi, Chat Doctor. I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Furthermore, I will suggest use of calcium supplements and via min D 3 along with good quality protein. Many times as pregnancy advance deficiency of these items and changes of posture during the pregnancy lead to nerve Compression and numbness. I will suggest adopting correct posture. This will help to minimize numbness. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks
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Hi. I had a miscarriage in July. I was really early in 4 weeks exactly and had just found out i was pregnant. When I went to ER they did an US but no d/c. Since then every period I ve had has been lighter than usual (i m on the pill ) and more coffee grounds than fresh blood . For me the coffee grounds are usually only for half a day at the begining of the cycle. Should i be concerned?
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Hi, If the completion of the abortion was confirmed through a clinical exam and a sonogram, it is enough. The cause of the current scanty menstruation is perhaps due to the pill and also common for some time after an abortion due to the hormone disturbances that ensue thereafter. You should however, get a proper clinical evaluation to see the hormone status, a trans-vaginal sonogram to assess the pelvic organs and blood counts and urinalysis. Please maintain genital hygiene, proper nutrition and a healthy weight. Take care.
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