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I was travelling for 3 days last week and could not find space for bath. After that (Four days before) I started itching on some parts of my body chest area perhaps and unknowingly I scratched, upon which I found the next day it s like a ringworm, round shape rashes. It spreads also first just like a pimple that itches and then becomes bigger and round. I was using itchguard for last 4 days and I can t make out it s better or not. Is it okay to use quadriderm RF. Kindly suggest me.
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Hi, Itchy rashes on chest could be due to Tina corporal or tricolor(a type of ringworm), candidiasis,contact dermatitis or psoriasis etc. Treatment is mainly depended on the underlying cause and for that these rashes must be seen by dermatologist to get diagnosed first. You may require oral and topical corticosteroids (beclomethasome, clobetasol propionate, mometasone)in combination topical antifungal cream like fluconazole or itraconazole along with antihistamines and strict hygiene. So, better you go to dermatologist. Thanks.
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I am a 22year old female and i have recently developed red rash like skin near my vaginal area,its painless though and i also keep it clean,but at times itching persists.I saw it first,when i had applied a lotion to it(a lakme lotion) on my thighs and that part,but now its been 3days,n the skin is now dark red in color.I did not see any major secretions of fluids during all this,and it cannot be an STD.Should i go in for usng clean and dry cream before i visit a doctor or is there any way to test if i am allergic to this cream?(before applying it)
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Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina courts, a kind of fungal infection. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition. I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing ketoconazole during daytime and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistamines for itching as required. Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and
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I have this pulsating at the top of my head, it comes and goes but now it has been there for 24 hours. It seems like the scalp is pulsating and if I put my hand on it I can not feel it anymore. It seems to be tied to my heart rate. Do you know what this can be.
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms may be related to a migraine. What are your actual blood pressure values? Uncontrolled high blood pressure may be the cause of this symptomatology. If your blood pressure is within the normal limits and this problem persists, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan, to exclude possible intracranial vessel disorder (including an aneurysm). Hope to have been of help! Best wishes,
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I am 53,57,192lbs,hypothyroid,take synthoid,Have tremor in sciatic nerve.Can the two be connected..? Trmor Begins late evening andi take xanax to calm it.I wake in the mddle of the night because tremor starts acting up again and i feel hot hot but dont sweat.I take 5-htp for depression and lyrica for fibromyalgia,vit d+e+magnesium+calcium.
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It is known that the patients of hypothyroidism may develop some tremors.However, it is more significantly and frequently a feature of hyperthyroidism. Your tremors may be in fact stress induced, especially in view of your status of sciatica, and fibromyalgia. Sometimes antidepressants and antianxiety Chat Doctor. So you may need to meet your doctor for dose adjustment. Feeling hot and sweaty may be due to thyroid disorder. So thyroid testing and treatment may be indicated
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MY HUSBAND HAD AN ILIAC STENT PUT IN THAT WAS PERFORATED BY HARD CALCIUM. HE LOST ABOUT 2 TO 3 PINTS OF BLOOD IN BODY CAVITY. THE DOCTOR WENT BACK IN AND INSERTED MESH TO STOP THE BLEED. HOSPITAL STAY FOR 4 DAYS. HE IS HOME NOW BUT EXPERIENCING A LOT OF BACK PAIN. BLOOD PRESSURE IS OKAY. WHAT IS CAUSING THE BACK PAIN YYYY@YYYY HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THE BODY TO ABSORB THE BLOOD IN HIS ABDOMEN?
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Dear friend, I understood your concerns, see this is called as peptic ulcer, or you May have ulcerative colitis, then only you may have bleeding in stomach or intestine, as your ulcers heals your bleeding stops and pain also decrease... and pain in back may be due to weakness or spasm in muscles, so we need to take ice treatment for pain reduction. Within 15\u00a0days pain will decrease. You have to improve your posture also.
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hi doctor im 24 female unmaried my hairs having thin day by day or enough haor fall froms roorts which is white my scalp shows alot & when my head get sweat my scalp shows alot im very much poor i work for 120$ per month i cant afford hair transplant or other treatment kindly tell me the better way plz
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint hairball can occur due to a number of causes like nutritional deficiency like Anemia, hormonal imbalances like Thyroid disorders and polycystic ovarian syn Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated, and he can advise you investigations like hormonal assay, complete blood picture, Pictogram and Endoscopy. You can be advised to apply Minoxidil 5% lotion over the scalp. You can also take Biotin supplements along with a combination of Multivitamin and Mineral supplements. You can also apply warm coconut oil over the scalp and gently massage the scalp. You should
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Ive been on methadone for cronic pain for seven years now I havent failed any drugs test or pill counts but my dr. said because he is not a pain dr. he will n longer prescribe the clinics will not see me for pain and I cant find the help I need from any other dr. Im in Asheville N.C. what can/should I do !?
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His understand your concern. Chronic pain can be treated with different modalities. Management is depended upon site of pain. Minor surgical correction in nerve root supply will decrease pain if site is accessible to surgery. For that you have to consult pain specialist. Medicines like TCA can be beneficial. Amitriptyline or bothering is choice in chronic pain. Avoid methadone as it is opioid derivatives and highly addictive. Underlying psychological stress and its assessment also give good results. Consult psychiatrist and pain specialist for better assistance. I hope I have answered you query. Happy to help you further. Thank you.
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i have a serious problem and i am hurting the ones around me,first it was my dad,then my mom and now my ex-girlfriend...I dont know what the problem is, im not on drugs are anything..You see ive been using their info to open accounts in there name..I have hurt the people really bad but no one hurts more than me,now i have hurt a person I really loved and now i have lost her and that trust is beyond repair.. I need help to fight this diease that i have.. Can u help please fight this diease
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! I have gone through your question and from that it is evident that you are concerned about your habit of hurting people around you, people you care about and who are close to you. Why do you do so? Under what circumstances? How is your mood usually? And rest of details are not mentioned. From my clinical experience I can say that it looks like there is definitely some problem with you, may be related to your personality make-up, however to pinpoint the exact nature of illness is possible only after a detailed evaluation. I would sincerely advise you to see a psychiatrist in person. Had I been seeing you I would have gone for your personality assessment along with conflicts testing apart from interviewing? These two test will help in your treatment. So, the first step is to meet a psychiatrist. I can assure you that you can get better, as there is an insight present in you that whatever you are doing is not right. This insight reflects a good prognosis in any case. Hope the reply helps you. Feel free to ask more questions.
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My Dad is aged 56 years.He had slight backpain earlier and now it has moved on to the thighs and knees.On scanning it was found that two of the nerves were jammed due to slight movemnt of the disc.The tablet prescribed is WYSOLONE 20 mg for 9 days.I just read through some of the articles and cae to know that this tablet has many side effects.Is it ok to to take these medicines for this pain??
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Cyclone (Prednisone) is a common short-term treatment for inflammatory conditions such as a pinched nerve. If your father is otherwise healthy then this should be no problem. There can be an elevation in blood sugar while on the medication. But since it is only a few days, it is usually safe in otherwise relatively healthy people. If it helps, but then wears off fully, then a lumbar epidural steroid/nerve block injection may well help.
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Whenever I talk about/ think about/ or am confronted by blood in anyway I feel faint, get very dizzy and feel like I will vomit. It is quite crippling and I often will need to lie down and distract myself before it passes. What is happening to me? Are there any remedies I can try? I understand it might be a psychological issue but what can I do when the symptoms become extreme?
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Hi, I can understand your distress caused by your problem. You seem to be suffering from specific phobia of blood. The fear of blood is leading to anxiety which results in the symptoms that you have mentioned. It is a situation which can be taken care of with adequate treatment.I would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist for your symptoms. Treatment with medications like paroxetine would be helpful. In addition, you can also try behavior therapy sessions. They will focus on gradually removing the fear of blood systematically from your mind. I do hope I was able to answer your query. Best wishes.
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Hi. I m having sex with my partner and I m not lasting longer. It was like 1-2mins. every sex the longer that I can. And still my partner is not satisfied. I don t know what s wrong. Is this kind of health problem? What treatment that I need to do? Please reply ASAP. Thank you
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Hello, With regard to your question, the answer is that there is nothing wrong with you. If you last 1-2 minutes during penetrating sex then this is OK. There is no receipt on how long a male penetrating act has to last and this is hugely variable from a few seconds to many minutes. It is true that today the pressure to \"perform as long as possible\" during penetrating sex is an obsession for men, but this does not mean that this should be the norm. The norm is what nature has designated for each of us. We are often misled by sexual materials we are bombarded with on TV and internet but most time those videos are distorting the reality and many performers take pills or various substances in order to make penetrating sex last longer. Therefore, no man has to feel guilty if he can not last \"as long as it should\" during penetrating sex. I think that the more you engage with your partner, the longer your penetrating sex will last meaning that very likely you will last longer than 1-2 minutes. Also, you have to manage stress more efficiently, if it is possible. If you are not circumcised than this could be another factor shortening your penetrating sex period because it is believed that uncircumcised men have a more sensitive penis head. I think that you do not need to do anything, nor seeing a doctor or turning to certain substances in order to increase your penetrating sex time. If you have solid erections, if you have no problems in having erections, if you manage to perform penetrating sex with your partner, then everything is fine and normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My 22 month old toddler has a nasty bruise on his right cheek, right next to his nose. The peditrician said there was no broken bones or teeth right after he fell. Now, after two weeks the blue coloring is gone but 5 days ago I noticed a solid-like lump where his bruise was. The lump is about 1.2cm wide but not very high but you can feel it and see it is there is you look at him closely. It has not increased in size during the last five days but it has also not decreased in size. Question
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Hello, What you are observing is probably a healing hematoma which may resolve by itself by getting absorbed in due course. Nothing to worry about it at all. But as you have asked for - if there is increasing redness around the area or high-grade fever, then you need to seek medical attention as it is suggestive of secondary bacterial infection, please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I am living on pain meds and I hate them, I want epidural injections and am waiting for my MRI tomorrow, also I have emphysema I take Theophelline 3x 200 ml do U know of a better pain med than percocet, I refuse to take morphine or oxy, also there is a new pill for breathing do U know of it ? Anything will help me// TMJ due to broken jaw this I realize I will have to treat with soma forever, panic well controlled with xanax TID 1.o mg
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test) to know the severity of emphysema. As treatment of emphysema is based on severity, PFT is must. And first line therapy for emphysema is inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. Inhaled bronchodilators in the form of Long acting beta 2 agonists (LAB) and anticholinergic. They will improve lung function and thus give you more symptomatic relief. They also act directly on lungs, so systemic side effects are avoided. And they are far better than theophylline, so it should be replaced by inhaled treatment in you. Better to consult pulmonologist and start more effective and appropriate treatment.
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For about 6 months, I frequently experience a fairly localized, left sided chest pain while swallowing carbonated beverages, especially when they are cold. Feels sort of \"mid-chest\", very brief (1-2 seconds), sharp in quality. Had a similar issue many years ago, but this has been more persistent (though only with swallowing carbonated beverages as above). GERD?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your case. Your symptoms are associated with eating specific food. So HERD is more likely. 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 symptoms of mid-chest pain. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid carbonated Chat Doctor. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 3. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. 4. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. 5. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits. 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 hurt my back really bad lifting over 12000 pounds while bending over a crate and lifting items that were 30-75 pounds and lifter over 800 of them then had to lift other things just as heavy twisting and turning and so fourth until i fell onto the ground in so much paid i started to cry and shake.. the work dr said i had a mild lumbar strain which i laughed at because this hurt to bad and he said I could work in 3 days well i couldnt even move for over a week and was in beyond bad pain. I seen many other doctors about this and they say you will be fine and theres nothing we can do. well i had a mri done and they say i have sclerosis along my l4 pars, fatty infiltration of the filum terminale, cyst on my kidney.. long story short i continue to live with terrible pain and ive done therapy and everything you can think of and the pain does not go away.. i no longer can do the same things i use to including sports, i have to lay in bed propped up cannot lay flat or it hurts way to bad. the doctors will not give me anything for pain. I am at the point im about to say enough and go kill myself because this is absolute bullshit and my parents and fiance want me to go to a pain clinic and i know nothing about them.. help help help
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Hi, I have read your query. You should avoid sports etc. till you see your doctor (orthopedic). After your physical examination he may advise you diclofenac + thiocolchicoside combination and if needed he may advise you epidural steroid injection. At-last please do not take any medicine without prescription of doctor. You may consult pain management clinic, it will definitely work for you. I hope you have got your answer. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link
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Sir, I am male 44. My Glucose fasting is 115 mg/dl. SGOT (AST) is 91 U/l, SGPT ( ALT ) is 160 U/l. Are my SGOT & SGPT at genger level? Should I immediately start medication? What are the reasons and adverse effects of increased SGOT/SGPT. Can these be controlled by controlling the diet? Should I get an lever ultrasound? Am I be heading towards jaundice? Kindly advice other preventive measures to control them.
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Hello, scsaini5294,Fasting blood sugar of 115 mg/DL is mildly elevated blood sugar that might indicate early diabetes. You should have HbA1C tested and also a 2-hr post meal blood sugar test to confirm the diagnosis. Your enzyme levels are elevated. If you are above your average weight for your height, this could all be Fatty liver related. After you get a Hepatitis screening tests for Type-B & Type-C to rule these out, then you can get a sonogram of the liver to seat you have fatty liver and it's grading. If you also have elevated lipid levels, you need to control that by dietary means and may be medications. You should be on diabetic diet, cutting back on concentrated sugars. I also recommend that you start taking Vitae 800 i.u. daily, along with Vital 1000 mg. daily, and also a Super B-Complex It. Tab daily. Fatty liver is reversible if taken care of before cirrhosis sets in. I wish you good luck and good health.
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After 30 years with hep c, the liver is completely hard---over the past three months fluid has been drained from the extended abdomen--1st 16 litres, 18litres then 20 litres. Legs with edema. Lack of appetite, sleeping from approx. 4pm for the night, weight loss approx. 50 lbs. What is the prognosis????
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Hi, I am so sorry to hear about your condition. It looks like you are currently in decompensated stage of liver cirrhosis (\"hard Liver\"). You are suffering from classical features of portal hypertension (fluid build up in the belly) and other symptoms of liver failure (poor appetite, weight loss, excessive sleepiness, etc.). The best available treatment for someone at your stage is a liver transplant. It will completely get rid of the fluid build up although regaining your strength and appetite may take a while. But transplant cannot be offered to everyone and depends most on your current performance status (physical fitness, age, other co-morbid conditions like diabetes, heart problems etc.). If it turns out that you are not a transplant candidate, and I presume medications have failed to control the fluid build up, then one of the options to be considered is TIPS. Although it will not reverse the liver failure, it will prevent fluid build up in your belly. Ad Chat Doctor. I suggest you don't give up and explore all therapeutic options available. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any clarifications needed - [email protected]
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I am a pan masala (read Rajnigandha but not Gutkha) chewer . My teeth(s) have got red patches from back though not in front and have formed a sort of layer at the back side. There is as such no problem like pain etc but i am getting worried now on how to clear the back of teeth and getting rid of those red patches. Brushes normally cant clear out those areas. Can you suggest me some techniques or any equipment which can help me clean out those patches? or visit to a doctor needed?
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Hello! I have gone through your query. Please QUIT any tobacco usage hereafter. These red patches are teeth discoloration due to pan masala. They cannot be removed at home by yourself. Based on the severity of stains you have, you must get 1 or 2 sittings of professional scaling(cleaning) done. You must also check if your oral mucosa is normal or shows any signs like burning, roughness. Also make sure your mouth opening is normal(3-4 finger wide).regards.
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Hi...I ve become a little concerned with how some parts of my face seem to be losing pigment, or other parts have become darker possibly. It is primarily around my eyes and my forehead . I have no moles , or anything else, and have been spending an inordinate amount of time indoors lately as a result of school, so I m no longer outside in the sun like I used to be for most of my life up until about two years ago.
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. The problem can be vitiligo, IGH, polymorhic light eruption etc. Without actual visualization of the skin it is not possible to comment on nature of pigmentation. Sun protection is most important for any cosmetic treatment. Use good quality sunscreen. Avoid sun exposure. Use brevity face wash. Apply Bolivia cream at night over dark spots. Take a lot of vitamin C in diet. Visit a dermatologist for proper examination and diagnosis who can also provide you some clinic based procedure like surgery and laser. Visit a dermatologist for some clinic based procedure like chemical peeling and laser. Hope this helps. Regards Chat Doctor.
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my husband is 34years old.he is 103 kg and 179cm today he makes liver enzyme test and they are high but he didnt have any symptoms nor signs.is it possible because of overweight?we have made also tests for hepatitis A B and C and waiting the results.iam really worried
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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 elevated liver enzymes in developed countries. However, Herb and C should be ruled out. Advice for fatty liver
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Is it normal for my 10 yr old 2 have her chicken pox break open & blood come out & is it normal for them 2 look like they r dry but when u touch them they are wet & is it okay for them 2 look like the are an open sore with little blisters around it?
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Thanks for posting you query to Chat Doctor.chicken pox vesicle are healed with crust formation and then these crust shed off and leave a scar, this is the normal course of disease .if you scratch the vesicle or crust it will bleed, so don't scratch the lesion as bleeding increases chances of secondary bacterial infection .if you develop open lesion after scratching need to take care of that by doing Chat Doctor. Systemic antibiotic like Ampicillin 500\u00a0mg three times a day orally can be taken prophylactically. Hope you would be satisfied with my answer. Feel free to communicate if any query.regards,
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Hi, I am a 29 yr old mail and I had protected sex with a sex-worker 2 days back. Since then I am having body/head ache and mild fever. I am quite scared as I don t remember if the protection broke or leaked, and whether that made me come in the contact? Please help me out here, really worried. Thanks
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Hi. I understand your concern. Relax. It is due to stress. Protected sex won't lead to transmission of infection. And if it does then symptom take time to appear. It will take time. So no need to worry. Fever and headache is co incidence and take treatment. Symptomatic treatment with paracetamol will help to reduce both. Take care. Still have a query then feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Thank you.
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I have a sore upper jaw left side of my cheek. My teeth hurt. The roof of my mouth hurts, again only on one side, two days ago I had sore teeth, but not today at all. I ve had a headache for three days but not today and today I noticed my nostrisl on that side would start running from time to to. I m thinking a sinus infection. Please help. Carmen
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is definitely possible that you have a sinus infection involving the left side of the face. Most infections are viral though bacterial and less commonly, fungal infections are possible and occur as well. A bacterial infection would cause a prolonged fever along with a smelly discharge. Treatment for a sinus infection involves the use of anti histamines and decongestants (both oral and topical) e.g. Zyrtec d, Allegra d, carnitine d, Ben Chat Doctor. Example of topical decongestants include striving and normal saline painkiller such as ibuprofen or paracetamol can be used to help the headache. If the symptoms do not improve, or they are severe then you should see your doctor for assistance hope this helps
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my mother 85 has suddenly had imbalance issues and feels like her eyes are crossed . she has had the cat scan, blood work and now an mri . Doctor said all is clear! no sinus , no inner ear , noe eyes, not tia no tumors..but he noticed a change in the size of her pituitary glad from the mri of 5 years ago. Now he want a contrast mri and blood work to check the pitutary. He said an endocrinologist would be the next route and would probably give her some pill to take down what may be sudden swelling causing her walking like a drunk and seeing double, What do you think?
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Based on the symptoms, I would think of a posterior circulation stroke as the first diagnosis. In this condition, there may be lack of blood flow in brain stem and/or cerebellum. Regarding the normal MRI, it happens in some cases. However, a repeat MRI later would show the infarct (blood clot). Regarding pituitary swelling, it is likely to be a small adenoid (benign tumor), which can be confirmed with contrast scan. In any case, her symptoms are not related to the pituitary swelling. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.
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I awoke from a nightmare last night and realized that I had a rapid heart rate. I also experienced the need to use the restroom, which resulted in diarrhea. Can this be considered to be a normal occurrence as this has happened before? I have had all the tests for heat condition, which were normal.
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Hi, Welcome. This is Chat Doctor. The condition you are telling seems abnormal i.e. Palpitation, tachycardia followed by diarrhea. This type of scenario generally occurs in an arrhythmia called as supra ventricular tachycardia. So you need to evaluate it further. If all the heart tests have been done, then it's fine, but I'll still recommend you for a 24hr ECG monitoring called as Holder Monitoring. This may catch any abnormal palpitation if that occurs in that 24hr period. Otherwise, there are additional tests called ELR(Elective Loop Recorder) which can be put for 7 days or a month for ECG monitoring. Come back if you need any more help. Thanks
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Hi I woke up yesterday with lumps on my forearms and both of my knees. They were red and itched bad. I woke up today and those spots hurt bad and now I have lumps all over me. What could this be? I may go to the ER because they are hurting to the bone!!!!!
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Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these lumps that you have reported. The information is suggestive of an allergic reaction. I will recommend that you clean your room and bedding thoroughly. Tylenol PM would be able to relief the symptoms. Should you not feel a lot better, seek medical consultation for this. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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yesterday night i take 1 beer and finished it at 9
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were bitten by street a dog on your leg which has led to bleeding from that site, according to WHO it is categorized into Cat III which requires following treatment.1. Wound should be properly washed with water 2. In TT3. Active immunization with antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. You can take the anti rabies vaccine as early as possible, and you need to avoid consumption of alcohol during the course of treatment as it may interfere with the antibody production.2. Passive immunization with Rigs around the wound.3. Oral antibiotic like Tab Augmenting, twice daily.4. Topical Tract ointment. Thank you.
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My husband was treated with 6 rounds of FCR-Lite, he finished his treatments in July and for the las 3 or 4 weeks he has had a severe cough and went to his family doctor and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. Could this be a sign of a relapse? He was running a fever aroud 99 to 99.8.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about relapse at present.FCR lite is chemotherapy for CLL (chronic lymphocytes leukemia). Chemotherapy can cause immunosuppression and Sinus infection. So give him broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or azithromycin. Telling him to do steam inhalation 4-5 times a day and Chat Doctor. Don't worry, he will be alright. Don't think about relapse. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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Hello. I was treated at the dentist this morning for an abscess tooth and exposed nerve in the tooth next to it. They prescribed me Norco and clindamycine. I havent been able to sleep due to pain. Am I able to take Benadryl when Ive taken the Norco in the last 8 hours?
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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 a tooth abscess and exposed nerve, then the treatment that you are being instilled seems to be Root Canal Treatment and in case if there is pain which is not letting you sleep, there is a possibility that the pus is not Chat Doctor. . In case if pain is severe as of now you can take higher painkillers like Tramadol or Motorola. As far as Ben
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Hi, I am 26yr old woman, i had sex on 20th June and i had an ipill on 22nd June , due to fear of my bf.And again on 24rth i had to have sex and ate ipill today(26th June).Pls help me , is there any problem if i intake two pills in the same week... I am taking ipill after 2yrs ....pl gve me a reply...
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Hello dairy understand your concerns you took the pill twice within a short time, there may be high chance of the side effects. It causes more side effects like menstrual irregularity (delayed/earlier, excessive bleeding), bloating, abdominal pain, breast pain, increased urine frequency. But in future avoid frequent use of the pill as it cause hormonal imbalance/menstrual irregularity and infertility issue in the feature. Use I pill only in emergency case otherwise use condoms and other barrier contraception to prevent the unwanted pregnancy. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor.
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I have been sick for years. Seen docs, lots of tests, now I was sent to a shrink. Put on Paxil and clonazepam for anxiety disorder. Symptoms are constant left side cest pain heaviness or numbness of left extremities constant diarrhea horrible snoring causing sore throats extreme exhaustion weight gain depression daily headaches blurry vision feAr of leaving the house crying a lot menstrual problems short temper isolation slow heart rhythm or fast heart rhythm usually slow and constant sweating. Help me please I cant live this way
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Degree understand your concerns. You are diagnosed with anxiety disorder and you're slipping into depressive disorder now. Be very careful and informed. Time and again it has been proven that medication alone cannot cure depression and anxiety. You need yoga, meditation and psychotherapy. Yoga and meditation helps in streamlining body metabolism and thinking process. Psychotherapy help you streamline lifestyle. Consult a psychologist and yoga therapist for further advice. Wish you speedy recovery.
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I feel as though a may have a minor case of bipolar, I have sudden highs and sudden lows, ive recently started taking this weightloss supplement. I have taken it for 6 weeks and it seems to be agrivating the problem, im very irritable about things I wouldn t usually bother me
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His admire you for positive outlook. If You have irritability and other issues then require to consult psychiatrist. Irritability on minor issues present in many disorders apart from bipolar. So need to reach proper diagnosis. After that we can start medicine which will help you .so consult and evaluate your self. Meditation and yoga will help to control irritability. Proper sleep and healthy diet. There are many Chat Doctor. Thank you. Get well soon
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HELLO DR., I AM AN HCV PATIENT SINCE 4 MONTHS. MY RNA PCR=2000IU., RNA GENOTYPE=4A. NOW THE SGPT HAS ELEVATED A LITTLE(51).I AM NOT TAKING ANY MEDICATION UNTIL NOW. I WAS CONTROLING BY FOOD.NOW I AM WORRIED SIR. KINDLY NEED ADVISE ABOUT IF I NEED A MEDICATION OR DIET. THANK YOU SIR.
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Thank you for posting query at Chat Doctor. HEPA diagnosed. You need NOT worry. HepC can be cured completely now. There are Chat Doctor. You maybe advice a special diet (fat free), abstinence from alcohol and smoking. You may visit hepatologist and take your blood reports as soon as possible. If any further questions, feel free to ask. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health. Regards,
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i think i may be pregnant because last tuesday i had sex without a condom . i know one of the symptoms is missing your period. i dont get my period oftern its really iregualr. i take provera for it. my question is how many days should i wait before i take a test?
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Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Since you have irregular cycles and also use progesterone to induce a period usually, your ovulation status is questionable. This makes you safe and puts your chances of natural conception very low. Yet, even with natural regular ovulation, the earliest time to test for pregnancy is at least a week after the intercourse through an estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles. A trans-vaginal sonogram can follow after another week or two, if tested positive. This will help to estimate the age of the pregnancy and to locate the gestation sac. Hope this helps.
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3 wks ago I was diagnosed with pneumonia via x-ray & treated with antibiotics. Felt better after a week then 3 days after antibiotics finished my pneumonia came back and worse, confirmed by x-ray. I just finished my 2nd course of antibiotics and have generally been feeling better. About 4 days ago (just before finishing antibiotics) I developed extreme pain in my chest and back as if I have been stabbed through directly below my shoulder blade. I still have a mild cough and occasionally bring up clear phlegm and have no fever. I am scheduled to take a follow up x-ray next week, but I am concerned about this pain. Could it just me muscle pain from 3wks of coughing, could the pneumonia be returning, or could there be other complications?
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Hello, Usually, the recovery phase of pneumonia can also give rise to stretching pain from underlying structures of the lung parenchymal. Rather than getting panic of recurrence, just wait for the follow-up x-ray for further guidelines, till that time, I would recommend to- do regular deep breathing exercises-walking in fresh air- maintenance of a balanced nutritious diet to combat any underlying pathogen with the best immunity-avoid exposure to noxious substances as pollen, house dust etc.- avoid smoking if involved. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hi sir,I have gone through LFT test while taking treatment for jaundice and i found my bilirubin total (3.1) ,SGOT/ SGPT reading too high(1840/2040) and alkaline phosphate (348) .All others like blood counts etc are normal in reports.I do not have fever.My doctor now (prescribes me medicine which contains URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID & SILYMARIN ,clindamycin hydrochloride,famotidine,primaquine phospate,Pls guide me whether i am taking correct medicines or not..I am 22 and dont have habit of drinking alcohol,cigars etc.
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Hello,sudheer4b3,Your levels of enzymes indicates that you have acute hepatitis. I hope that your doctor has done complete hepatitis screening for all three major types A, B and C. If you have type A hepatitis, the enzymes should start coming down in 4-6 weeks from the onset of jaundice. If you have type-BHepatitis, about 20-30% can go into a chronic phase and even after six months, the enzymes will stay abnormal. The same could be true for Heparin you have any of the risk factors. Clindamycin is an antibiotic and is not effective for viral infection. Urso and Suleiman may be helpful in reducing the damage to the liver. Primaquin is also not indicated for hepatitis virus. Famotidine is a H-2 Blocker and for acid control. I am glad that you don't smoke or Chat Doctor. You need to be on a good high protein diet, take B-Complex Vitamin with C which is helpful. Hope you can discuss these with your doctor. I wish you well.
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I have a pea sized lump under my collar bone and 1 on the back of my hand between my index and middle finger. Im also having nightsweat and fatigue, should i be worried. I have been prescribed iron tablets before and was slightly anaemic, could this be whats wrong again, iron deficiency?
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Hi & Welcome. Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from lymphadenopathy (inflammation of the lymph nodes). The most common causes of which include infections like tuberculosis, infectious mononucleosis, or certain cancers such as lymphoma. I advise you to consult your doctor for further evaluation to rule out the above conditions. Your doctor might ask certain blood tests such as CBC, ESR, FNAC (find needle aspiration cytology) of the swollen lymph node (lump), Chest X-Ray etc. to arrive at a diagnosis followed by the treatment accordingly. Hope this will help. Best regards.
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I feel run down, no energy, lost 18 lb in 3 weeks, having hard time focusing, sleeping a lot but still tired. not throwing up, cold all the time , cant function, feel stressed out, but havent done anything, no ambition to do anything. someone said thyroid trouble. cant make myself do anything. 60 year old male in great shape overall. whats wrong with me. thanks dennis
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Thyroid trouble cannot be ruled out. But before that please introspect self about what happened? This could possibly mean stress related disorder. It is possible that such tiredness, lethargy, laziness without appetite and energy loss as after effects of extreme stress. You can question yourself. Also investigate your physical condition as you are already 60 for any debilitating disorders. For which you must consult your physician for necessary blood and other investigation. If it is stress related, please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Dear sir one of my relation she was suffering from stomach pain, so we consuled a doctor near by our area and took a scan, and it appears staing stage appendix, doctor said surgery is needed to remove apendix, sir please can i know what is the details of it and main thing i want to know how much it will be cost for surgery?
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Hello, welcome to ChatDoctoragic well Moran, appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, a piece of intestinal remnant, which is non-functional in humans. When an appendix is removed laparoscopically, it only needs 3 holes to put in abdomen. Surgical instruments are inserted through the incisions and are used to remove the appendix. If laparoscopic appendectomy is done, recovery is faster and are in less pain as compared to traditional open surgery. Additionally, they will spend less time in the hospital since the incisions are likely to heal faster. So it is advisable to laparoscopy for your relative and the cost of appendectomy is usually cheap, in our country, it varies based on the institution, i won't reveal the exact about here, but it is affordable to an average person. Hope helped your query Chat Doctor.
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My mother 80 year old is taking LOOZ syrup for her constipationbesides she takes medicine for Diabetes GLYCOMET 250 Mg, Hypertension Amlosaf 5mg PAN D, Storwash 10 mg, CLipitolquestion - is it okay Diabetic can take LOOZ
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Hello there. Noted the contents. Spy Luiz which is lactulose can increase the blood glucose levels. It has to be used with caution. You may use it for your mother but just monitor her blood glucose levels. Other good alternatives would be spatula husk. Its safe, effective and has no adverse effects on blood glucose levels. Let her have a diet high in fiber and Chat Doctor. Hope this helps. Wishing her good health. Take care.
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hi my name is heather yesterday i started getting severe pains in the lower right section of my abdomine and also my lower right back it does not go to my side though. It is not my appendix I know that for a fact. please help me it really hurts.
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Hi. Thanks for your query and proper history. The pain in the lower right abdomen and the power right back can be due to many reasons apart from appendicitis. And how it is possible for you to say that it is not appendicitis. Other reasons can be Salpingitis, ovarian problems, PID, colitis and lymph node mass, Urinary tract infection, right ureteric stone and so on. The confirmed diagnosis can be had only after an ultrasonography and / or CT scan of the abdomen. Get this done, get the proper diagnosis and get treated according to the findings.
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had a davinci robotic hysterectomy and full removal of ovaries last Friday. Surgery was done because of extensive fibroids in uterus. The ovaries where my choice. Had some negative reactions to anesthesia and pain meds. Stayed 2 nights because of vomitting and dizziness. I am now how and physically feeling good. I am off all pain meds and just taking 600mg of motrin every 6-7 hours. My greater concern is with my emotional well being. I suffer from depression and have been on Celexa for many years and it does well. I also have a prescription for lorazepam that I take as needed. On Sunday I began having unbelievable mood swings/hot flashes. The dr. had originally put me on a .05estradiol patch, but with my symptoms added .0625 premarin oral pill. I am beginning to feel a tiny bit better. How long does all of this take to settle into my system? Is there something else I can be doing....How long should I be taking it easy?
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HelloThanks for using Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through it in detail and I can understand what you are going through. After removal of the ovaries there is bound to be some hormonal disturbances. The hot flushes and the mood swings that you are describing are the same. It may be not be related to the depression. Hence, you may continue taking your usual antidepressants. With the patches already in action it may take 2-3 weeks for the hormonal symptoms to settle down. There is no need to change the antidepressants. Hope I am able to help you with your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link
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My son who is 39 years old, has ADHD, he has a prescription for the problem, however he can t see the doctor until the 24 th of October. He will leave for Philadelphia tonight for a week long conference. The question is
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. ADHD is a mental disorder, for which psychiatric treatment is a must. Along with psychiatric treatment you should also try psychotherapy, yoga and meditation. Some herbal medicines like Brahma might be useful for memory issues. But for ADHD there are known herbs. Please do not be cheated. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http
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just diagnosed stage 4 adenocarcinoma parotid gland /salivary gland 2 lymphnodes invaded no metastasizing anywhere elase did 7 weeks irmt radiation and low dose of carboplatinium and taxol pet scan in September prognosis from anyone 47 yrold male stage 4 n2b t3 mo
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. A stage 4 adenocarcinoma of parotid gland responds to treatment with radiation and chemotherapy as given to you. The size looks a little larger and there are lymph nodes. As surgical treatment was not possible, you have been given the appropriate recommended radiation and chemotherapy. It will help to know how much tumor volume reduction has occurred and if it has been significant then survival rate will be high. From present data collected on salivary gland cancer stage 4 under treatment the survival rates have been put at 39% at five years. The 5-year survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who live at least 5 years after their cancer is diagnosed. Of course, many people live much longer than 5 years (and many are cured). To get 5-year survival rates, doctors have to look at people who were treated at least 5 years ago. Improvements in treatment since then may result in a better outlook for people now being diagnosed with salivary gland cancer.
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I have been recently diagnosed with adult adhd . I am a 35 year old female. The Dr. has tried Straterra and wellbutrin, neither one helped at all. He doesnt like to write stimulants and he wont even try me on them to see if they would help. My 14 year old daughter sees the same Dr. and he writes her Vyvansse. It works great for her, Just wondering how or what I could do to try what she takes....I need something that is going to work for me. I am so frustrated and I am getting ready to start a new job. I am afraid that my condition is going to affect my ability to do my best. Please help me...I also live in wv.
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Hello Beth. Welcome to Chat Doctor .com. I understand your difficulty in dealing with your adult ADHD. It is a quandary for family physicians who are weary of stimulants if strategy does not work for the adult. Stimulants do have a high potential for abuse and I understand your concern and your doctors concern as well. I would advise that you seek a referral from your physician to another physician who has been trained in treating adult ADHD and this other physician will most likely be a psychiatrist. Psychiatrist tend to have more training in ADHD in general. A psychiatrist can also be a wealth of information on other coping mechanisms for your ADHD as well. I would never advise taking someone else's medications, as it is dosed for their weight and age. It is also considered a form of child abuse to take your children medication in some areas of the country. Be well,
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i have been haveing sharp stabbing pain on my lower back rib cage. its inner pain that worsens if i put pursure on it. pain causes loss of breathing at times and worsens as my mentrual cycle aproches. i dont have any other pain, like when i use the bathroom or have sex. What is cause this pain. I have been with this pain sence last year and saw a doctor for it. I was given muscule relaxers and ibuprofin for the swelling...i do not think is a musculer problam the pain is caused by, i was given a urin test that came back negetive
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With such presentations in my clinic, I would first rule out serious conditions using abdomen USG scan so that to rule any internal issue, if present need to be treated accordingly. Also I want to know your renal (kidney) status, as the pain in that area indicates of some kidney problem but based on your history it can be ruled out. Once I am sure this is not life-threatening I would think of local muscle problem for which relaxants will help you. Also you need to check for any other diseases like ovarian cyst or fibroid, diabetes, hypertension if your age is more than 35. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.
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hello, doc my son had a g6pd ,he is now 9 months old, he is now suffering coughs, lbm and fever, there are also rashes from his body especially on his back. as for now , i only tried tempra for his fever, and i also tried oral dehydration for his lbm, but until now there is no positive result, please help me doc. I am still confused on his situation, especially on what to avoid and what to take like (medicines, vitamins & foods) thank you very much coz your suggestion is highly appreciated. maryl
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Hi...it's a long list of Chat Doctor. I am herewith providing you with a link to download the same.www.cych.org.tw/pharm/MIMS%20Summary%20Table-G6PD.pdfHope my answer was helpful for you and if so kindly rate it. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
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I have had chronic hives for five months. I went to my primary care doctor in December, and she suggested that I see an allergy doctor. The allergist basically told me to take Allegra, but it has not helped very much. It is very incapacitating. Are there doctors that specialize in hives?
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Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history. As you are having hives for 5 months, I would call it \"chronic urticaria\". There are many causes of chronic urticaria - physical factors like excessive sweating, contact with hot/cold water, undue pressure over body parts, sun exposure, etc. There are other causes also like some infections, thyroid disorders, some Chat Doctor. If Allegra is not working with you, personally I would suggest montelukast and levocetirizine in the morning and HY
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Hi,I just want to know,Ive missed my period and currently are not using any contraseptives.Im nauesous and my breasts are tender,and I get these cramps as if I want to start with my period,but nothing,I did a dettol test and it looked like sour milk at first and then it seperated and made a oil base and the rest was like thick white,I dont know if it does work and how a positive looks like,can I be pregnant.My last period was 30 January 2014.
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today. If you have been having unprotected sex and not using contraception and your period is late, there is a possibility you could be pregnant. The Detail test is not a very accurate method of checking for pregnancy. Furthermore, pregnancy symptoms vary widely between women, and some of the same symptoms (like bloating and breast tenderness) can be caused by PMS as well as pregnancy. So the most accurate way to determine if you are pregnant is to do a urine pregnancy test, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or chemist without a doctors prescription. The over-the-counter pregnancy test is as accurate as one in the doctor's office, and looks specifically for the presence of the pregnancy hormone in your urine. Many women can miss a period from weight changes, traveling or change in your daily schedule, and stress, among other hormonal factors. Even worrying about being pregnant can sometimes make you skip a cycle. So in summary, the interpretation of the Detail test can be quite variable, so I recommend proceeding with a urine pregnancy test to confirm your diagnosis. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes,
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hai doctor myself shashi kumar from bangalore I hav a one quarie. my mom was suffering from asthama nd allergy from past 2years.I tried consulted many doctors nd had lots of medicine their is no result. and nw she went nddone the blood check....in the report it is showing 1410(AEC) absolute Eosinophil count......bt actuall count range is from 40 to 440......... so culd u please advice on this report wat is the preventive action to be taken
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HIT hank for asking to Chat Doctor I really understand your concern for your mother, now it is not the question for preventive measure but now time to go for curative measure, because your mother must be having severe allergic condition of lungs, If I would be her Doctor then I would surely treat her with,,,,,1> antibiotic Erythromycin 500 mg thrice in day for 10 days ,,,2> Bronchodilator (Theophylline +theophylline 1 tab. Three times in day) and, 3> Diethylcarbamazine 100 mg three times in day, if she did not respond to this treatment then the next step would be x-ray of chest and other routine blood work, but I am sure this will give good results have nice day and take care of your mother
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Hello doctor, I was a cocaine addict for almost a year, I have been sober for 2 months now, I am suffering from lack of motivation, tiredness and fatigue, I also have a hard time being around people because of suspiciousness and high anxiety. There are some thoughts of paranoia about the world also. I feel my mind is constantly talking and worrying and this is when I have bad headaches and tiredness. I have seen a psychiatrist and he prescribed me many medications but has not worked, I also received psychotherapy, I am exercising 1-2 hours a day in group exercise classes which helps, all of my symptoms I noticed are slightly getting better as days go by since I have been sober. Any advice can you give me will be appreciated
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! What you have currently is very usual presentation after quitting cocaine. I prefer to prescribe Venlafaxine 37.5 to 150 mg to such patients(at night). With that you may need an antipsychotic like- olanzapine for some weeks (to help in paranoia). I'm sure that this will help you out. The constant use of Chat Doctor. It takes time and a lot of hard work to come out if it. You are very right in doing workouts daily, it is very, very helpful. Also, take more of nuts, salads and veggies in your diet, take lots of water in form of sips every few minutes. This will HY
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Hi i have a cold for three days and tonight after my dinner my right rib cage hurt when i breathed heavily i would like to know how i could deal with this because it went away after about 30 minutes of laying down. Some people said that my chest is congested but im really not that sure please help me thanks.
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Hello, What I feel with the history that, there will be nothing but the congestion in the chest. If you get the same incidence of pain again please do think otherwise and get a physician opinion. Because usually with chest congestion people almost give once in a while similar complain and making then under diagnostic procedures is not good all times. Still, for your safety and peace of mind, you can opt for one x-ray which can reveal the clear picture of the lungs. For chest congestion please use some steam therapy and do a regular breathing exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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my problem is that, i had hair fall from all parts of my body, from beard, moustache, eyebrow,eylash, legs etc, when i visited a doctor in bangalore he suggested me to apply minoxidil on my face, which i am doing from past one year, but it has not solved the problem
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Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, you have not mentioned your age and gender here it is most concern here because in male it could be \"Male patron baldness\" but hair fall of eyebrow, beard, are very unlikely, from the history I could guess that you must be male person, \"Minoxidil\" is the best option, but it can not be applied on face, you need to keep applying this, but in case of an Chat Doctor.
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Dear doctor, my doctor says i have mild prostate and gave me veltam plus one morning and one evening. after taking this medicine i noticed that after having sex semon does not comming out, but otherwise i have all the sexual feelings. Could you please advise me why this happnes and what is the reamady.rgds
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HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have mild enlargement of prostate and your Chat Doctor. Volta plus contains Tamsulosin which relaxes bladder neck to help in improving urine flow. As your bladder neck remains open, during ejaculation semen enters in to bladder instead of entering in to urethra what is called as Retrograde Ejaculation. This is a side effect of Delta and will get cured once you stop taking Delta plus.
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my baby is 7 months old fell down from the bed was unconscious for 3 mins and started crying again and after some time she vomited,now 24hrs passed i monitor her ,she is reacting well but a bit sleepy all the time,now for some time she stop vomitting and had some food too.wanted more detail how long this will heal her?
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I understand your concerns. Vomiting, unconsciousness and sleepiness are common after trauma to head. Sometimes patients may suffer from convulsions also. Observation is required for 48-72 hours after head trauma. If the patient is doing well, nothing is required.However, on safer side an ultrasound of the cranium, X-ray skull and if indicated CT brain can be done to rule out any serious condition. Regards
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I took cypionate twice (1cc each 100mg) but have been reading about all the Ill side effects. From unfertile sperm, testicle shrinkage, and bad cholesterol. I threw the remainder of cypionate away, and discontinued use. Can I expect any of the Ill side effects from just the two injections? Male/35 cypionate was for personal use.
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Hello, Every medicine has its side effects and benefits as well. I want to know why are you taking this medicine and what was the purpose of taking this medicine, if it is advised by the doctor or not. Don't take it on self-prescription as it has many side effects ranging from headache, gynecomastia, testicular pain and erectile problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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hi there is No cut or bleeding after dog bite with in 4- to 5 hrs taken to seek medical attentionAND the patient is given TT and vacination and doctors suggested to take dose periodicallywhat kind of food to be takenwhat next steps to be taken for care of Paitent
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is a 100% fatal disease which is transmitted by dog bite, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As there was no bleeding according WHO Categorized into Cat II, Which requires local wound treatment with soap and water and active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. There is no food restriction while on treatment. If you are a smoker or alcoholics you need to stop as it may interfere with production of antibody titles. Thank you.
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My sister aged 42 years is under various medications prescribed by the Psychiatrist in the last 2 years.... With various medications, she feels better then and from July 2011, doctor prescribed medications of LONAZEP 0.25 (0-0-1) and OLEANZ PLUS (0-0-1) for one year... As of now (May 2012), in the last 10 months, though there was NO side-effects noticed, But, in the last 2 weeks or so, she is finding it difficult to concentrate much on routines, not showing interest in anything , feels sleepy always, change in food habits , tend to eat more sweets, etc.... I told the doctor last week, he told me to reduce LONAZEP 0.25 tab to 1/2 at night for a month and 1/4 tab to later one month and discontine from July........ Is there any side effects of the LONAZAP further.. We are based in India...
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your question... Clean Plus is a combination medication which contains Olanzapine 5 mg (which is given for psychosis) and Fluoxetine 20\u00a0mg (which is given for depression). Located is a medication given for sleep disturbance and anxiety. Though you have not mentioned the initial diagnosis made at the time of starting the medication, I am presuming that she must have suffered from depressive and psychotic symptoms, which must have been the reason she was put on that particular combination. Now, you have mentioned that there were no side effects noticed so far with this medication. It is therefore very unlikely that she is suddenly having side effects of Located after being on that medication for about 10 months. Moreover, 0.25\u00a0mg is a minimal dose and is unlikely to suddenly cause all these symptoms. The symptoms which she is experiencing, i.e. difficulty in concentrating, lack of interest, lethargy, excessive sleep, increased appetite, etc. may be depressive symptoms. I would suspect that she may be having a relapse of her depression. I think you should discuss this with your doctor, so that he can assess her in detail to see if she is actually having a relapse of her previous symptoms. Furthermore, I think it is okay to taper down the dose of Located, because sedative medication are usually advised only for short periods and can have an addictive potential. Nevertheless, I strongly feel that she needs detailed assessment and further observation in order to be given the correct treatment. All the best. -
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i did a sickle cell trait and themianasis test with my partner and the result is negative,now i go for hb electrophoresis and they detect S in our haemoglobin....and required for a further test...do we proceed.......while am doing all this test is because i dont want to give birth to a sickler...cos of AS(GENOTYPE)...but i dnt know my partners own here...and no such test to know if his AA OR AS here in pakistan...my mail i.d is YYYY@YYYY
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Hi, Thanks for placing your query here. I can appreciate your concerns. All you & your partner need is a hemoglobin electrophoresis or HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) test. I am sure the test should be available in Pakistan. If both are AS (sickle cell trait), the chances of baby being SS (sickle cell disease) are 25% with each childbirth. If one is AA & the other is AS, the baby at the max can be AS only (no reason to worry)Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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i m 43 yr female.my height is 5
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Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Positive manitou test doesn't always means positive tuberculosis ... Sputum examination, biopsy from lymph node for histopathological and microbiology examination...This investigation help in confirming TB... Yes tuberculosis can spread through erogenous route to another people... In your body it can spread to other organs if your immunity is low... It is better to go for six month antituberculous therapy ... Take healthy and balanced diet . Take care
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Hello, I am writing you all because I am in desperate need to help my girlfriend. She has been having seizures everyday anywhere between 1-6 times a day no for the past 7 months.Shes seen two neurologists and all tests on the brain come back negative. She was tested for epilepsy and those tests came back negative. However very bright or flashing lights can instantly send her into a seizure, as well as loud noises.Her menstrual cycle is very horrible as well. She frequently has blood clots which causes her flow to be abnormally heavy and the pain unbearable. Sometimes when she has her seizure afterwards she can feel a very sharp pain in her head and through her body, her vision seems to get blurry in her left eye, he left side has also gone limp and shown symptoms of a stroke, but that was ruled out as well.She is anemic and has low iron levels. We are not sure what is causing this and I need immediate help because It is gradually becoming worse and I am in fear she may lose her life if help is not given. No doctors will even prescribe her any meds for her seizures so we resort to high grade marijuana which has seemed to help, but not treat the symptoms.I did some research and thought she may have lupus or some type of anemia caused by low hemoglobin levels. She just turned 25 and is a black female if that may make a diagnosis easier.
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, we need to make a clear-cut diagnosis in order to decide the treatment. At this point, there are two main possibilities- first, epilepsy and the second, non-epileptic (psychogenic) seizures. The diagnosis can be established by doing a long term (24-48 hours) video EEG recording. As she has several seizures per day, it is possible to record her seizures on video and see the EEG pattern during those seizures. After diagnosis, she would either need anti-epileptic seizures or psychological treatment. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/
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I have a had a sore numbness inside my mouth for about a week. Inside my lips, my tongue,and the roof and sides of my mouth feel swollen and a little numb and are very sensitive to spices and acid, like diet coke. There are random reddish spots, and it feels a little rough, but not bumpy. Its pretty uncomfortable.
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Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. You did not mention your age and your general health status. Coke and other acidic beverages are detrimental to the teeth. Please reduce your intake of these gas filled beverages. You did not mention if you used any new tooth brush, paste or mouth wash recently. Change it to regular one if you changed it. Burning can also be a cause in lichenplanus and other lesions, which has an autoimmune cause. Topical steroids are used for this. I advise you to see your dentist for a definitive diagnosis if this persists. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Use mild chlorhexidine gargle once daily for two weeks. If you are referring perimenopause discomfort, you must get this treated with your gynecologist. Regards.
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I have soreness in my right ribcage. But it is not my ribs. It sends a sharp pain through to my back when I move in a certain manner. Feels like I pulled a muscle or slept on it wrong but has persisted for the past three days. Feels like it is behind my rib or just under it.
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Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you MRI spine and if there is any cord compression then can lead to upper back pain. You may need to investigate like MRI spine, EMG-NCV [nerve conduction study]. I will advise consulting orthopedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Hi madam, i have a strange query. it relates to my culture (i meant my bringing up), hence it may seems silly to you. i am a 35 year old guy. i have to been taught to respect elders while behave and talk to them, by my parents. the way i was taught to respect, is to take care while address them in day to day life like addressing elder brother or sir before i talk to them or atleast address by their name. i fllowed the same thoughut my life. But whenever i come across the younger than me guys (even 7-8 years younger than me), they used to address me like as we they talk to guys very younger to them . even the actions and words reflect they way when we talk to guys younger to me. I am a guy at 35 feels very bad about it. second thing is the managers who is very younger to me talk as if they order me . i caught on these thoughts always and become neurotic and spoiled my life, they (younger than me) unaware of that i am holding my anger within me in humiliation, enjoyed their life through and i spolied me. i dont know how to react on those situations, i dont have guts just because i dont want to hurt them. i thinks same time that, they thinks me as a friend thatsy. but its truely iritating to hear the way they speak. i always controoled myself and soiled my health in holding back becuz i worried all the time for same. how to respond or not getting hold of these ego related things? is it a right thing? cant i expect the way younger behave to me as i respect my elders? is it okay if i respond again each and everyone who does this? the interesting things which make my thought worse is they even repect others of age with respect as i want, just for the reason they look older and i look youger. how to get rid of this and be cool in life and save head going into devils grave? pls help
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Hello! Thanks for using Chat Doctor for your queries. I can understand, what's going in your mind. Even in a single country, there are many sub-cultures, and you should always expect some variation in them. You did what was good when you were young, and you felt good about it. It was a selfless behavior. One can always control oneself. Expecting others to behave in the way you want, is now a selfish thing. Only the fact that they are not behaving the way you do, doesn't make them wrong. Please try to understand that it's only your behavior, feeling and emotions are under your control and nothing else. If you don't think so much about these facts, maybe you will change your feelings and mood as well. Try getting yourself involved in some hobbies or stuff that you always wanted to do. Spend some time with your family. If these things do not help you, you should seek a Psychiatrist to discuss these issues in detail. Hope I am able to solve your queries.
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I am 30 years old woman, we are trying to concieve for the last 8 months, and I had taken clomid tabs, and I have ovulation, but after 3 cycles no change, so the dr told me to check the tubal defects, is there any treatment for tubal defects, if have same problem?
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. My opinion is that you should not worry about it now unless the diagnosis is confirmed. I think you test HSG to diagnose your tubal patency. You don't worried about this because there has many treatments for tubal defect. In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http
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knee cap my leg want straighten only when I walk when i sit down and lift my leg it want straighten out it is very painful this been going on for 4years and its getting worser and worser I walk with a limp now I have gotten 3 MRI done and 2 xrays they cant find anything I went to physical therapy but no help when i touch my knee cap now it hurts bad and it want stay in place do you know what it is I need help
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Hello, Sorry to hear the trouble you faced with no help. Coming straight to Pinterest, what would have made a big help to us was that the MRI reports was explained here. But well since It's not there we have to look other options to work out. Since you mentioned you get pain while straightening the knee just behind the cap I suspect it to be patellofemoral arthritis or Chen Chat Doctor. For finding if it is Chen
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Hello My name is Nikki and my son who is 2 and half 3 in june has been suffering from stuttering priapism since Christmas of last year. We live in new Zealand and have been seeing specialists for a while also we have been trailing different drugs NOTHING is helping and we feel like we are getting no where any help????? please!!
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Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Arianism in the young is commonly seen in sickle cell disease patient. Repeated episodes of Arianism may have permanent damage to the penile tissues. I highly suggest seeking consult from a urologist. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at
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My husband has had a lot of unusual tiredness for quite a while. Shortness of breath, bloating, loose bowels, ect. Lately he has started itching . Now hives and lumps underneath skin are appearing. I cannot get him to see a doctor. Please help.. Hes 58 and doesnt have a medical condition except prilosec for heartburn.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist for your husband. Here is having chronic HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) which is causing bloating, heartburn, chest pain etc. This chronic HERD can cause asthma and breathlessness due to chronic reflux in the lungs. And they will cause shortness breath tiredness etc. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He will need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids. Control of HERD is also important. So avoid stress and tension, avoid hot and spicy food. Continue Prilosec. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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Hi there the last week I keep falling asleep in the day just feel so tired no energy head feels light I do suffer from low blood pressure and I dont drink alot of water I also work nigjts but its just been this last week that I cant keep awake or be bothered to do anything no energy please help whats wrong with me ? Thanks julia lloyd
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Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. There are numerous causes for Excessive fatigue, tiredness and sleepiness. It is very usual after a prolonged work in night shifts and frequent shift changing. Frequent shift changing and night shift usually alters our Circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is nothing but a bodies physiologic and biologic clock. Blood pressure can be low in night shift workers and frequent shift changers due the disturbance in circadian rhythm. Some common medical condition you have rule out are Anemia and Hypothyroidism and Diabetes. Have a healthy lifestyle, eat in time, exercise regularly, try relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation, Spend enough time with your good friends. Plan and do the work so that you can not get frustrated or depressed. If still the tiredness and sleepiness is more, then you should consult a general physician and further investigation may be needed for the diseases which I mentioned earlier like blood check, thyroid hormone, blood sugar etc. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.
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I am a 57 year old White Male who has been in excellent health for most of my life, in spite of being a pipe-smoker for a lot of years. Ht is 58 and wiegh 190 lbs. Married x 32 years. Statins for cholesterol seems to have taken a great deal of the fun out of exercise for me. Also, my fasting blood sugar seemed to climb along with pronounced leg and hip pain upon walking. Why are there no public broadcasts about statin effects with all of the complaints? Paul Richard Strange, Sr. YYYY@YYYY Waxahachie Texas
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Haismoking, diabetic for all these, statins are very important for your lifestyle to decrease the cholesterol levels with statins for longer time more concern is with the derangement of the liver function tests, other with generalized muscle weakness & myalgic.sugar levels are high due to your stress & pain, but then statins are more protective on the heart & the blood vessels. All the best take care
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hi am 32yrs old...done some tests and all looks fine but my liver function test is not fine....SGOT - 72, SGPT - 155,Gamma GT - 73 , bilirubin - 1.....I have some back ache for past few days...what could be the cause for this high liver report...and is it serious?
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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\", and maybe investigated further. Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease. BUt viral causes should also be ruled out. Advice for fatty liver
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after successfully tube test and egg formulation i am facing secondary infertility .After sperm count test my husband count is on border line but he done two months course to imorove count .We do not understand the problem .kindly guide us.Age of my husband me 35 years .I have nine years old girl.
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Hi, thanks for query. What I understand by secondary infertility means you already had one child and having difficulty in getting another. In medical terms this is known as secondary infertility. Once you are pregnant the major causes of infertility are ruled out. This time the cause could be some hormonal imbalance, bad semen quality, some uterine problem etc. Please discuss this with your doctor and get your thyroid checked. He will suggest some investigation to see for ovulation and other things. If everything is normal you can still conceive with low sperm count with the help of assisted techniques. Wishing you all the best.
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11 MONTHS AGO MY SISTER WAS DIAGOSE WITH PANCREA CANCER , BUT COULD NOT OPERATE HER THE TUMOR WAS BY THE ARTERI VEIN THAT IT WAS DANGER IF THEY REMOVE IT , SHE HAS A STENT FOR BILE DUCT, SHE VOMITS GREEN SUBSTANCE AND WASTE GREEN SUBSTANCE TOO , SHE HAS SWOLLEN FEET AND BELLY , SHE HAD CHIMO ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO M AND TODAY SHE REPEAT CHEMO AGAIN , SHE ALWAYS WITH PAIN IN HER BODY ESPECIALLY IN HER BELLY AND HER BACK , CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT STAGE TO YOU THING IT IS , ? BECAUSE SHE WILL NOT WANT US TO ASK DOCTORS , AND HOW DANGER SHE IS ? THANK YOU ...MARIA
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She is having an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer. With blood vessel involvement she would be in either stage 3 or stage 4. Biliary stent and pain medications are palliative measures. Please ask your treating doctor to give more pain medications and Chat Doctor. However there is a small hope in case your doctor is giving down staging chemotherapy for a possible future surgery. You can clarify this with your doctor. All the best
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I am on Nuvaring . I have gained 18lbs since October. I think the weight gain is from not taking my Adderall . I took my Nuvaring out on Wednesday, started period Friday, and have noticed it is very heavy. I had to change tampons more frequently than normal and am wearing a pad now. I noticed Saturday morning the blood was a dark brown color on the tampon, with a thick mucous like consistency. It has then changed to a dark red, still thick/sticky slime . I am also experiencing very painful cramps . Probably the worst cramps I ve had. What could be going on?
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Hi, Abdominal cramps, weight gain and irregular vaginal bleeding are all the side effects of Nearing usage. The weight gain need not be necessarily related to discontinued Amphetamine usage. Even so, you should get yourself examined by a gynecologist once in a while for evidence of any infection. I think you should see your doctor now and get advice as your pain is severe, and the bleeding is prolonged. Take care.
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Hi doctor, my dad who is 72 years old and has not been known to be diabetic till now suddenly had sugar level shoot up to around 600 mark. we had consulted a doctor and hes been on glycomet 500mg twice a day since 2 days now. with the first dose of medication his sugar level dropped to 450 but since then further medication has not been able to bring it down further. He feels very weak, he also takes medication for hypertension (has been on them for quite few years). any guidance will be appreciated
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should consult your doctor and need to increase one more anti-diabetic Chat Doctor. If it is still remain high then you should start insulin injections according to your doctors' advice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I have been having panic attacks for some time and and a month ago I went to emergency room after having chect pain on the left side under my breast bone. They check EKG, xray, blood test and everything came back normal. Today I feel like someone plug me in the electricity, feel the same chest pain and sometimes hurts when I exhale deeply. All crazy things are going through my head and I am afraid of falling a sleep.
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Hello, Your symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart, but to panic attacks. You should know that panic attacks may mimic all this clinical situation. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a specialist in this field (psychiatrist, psychotherapist) to help improve your situation. In the meantime, I would recommend practicing Yoga and Meditation. It is also important for avoiding caffeine and alcohol intake. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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hello Doc!!! I and my husband are trying to have a baby soon but when we had a check-up with a Doctor we discovered that I am inflicted with a POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) and my husband was diagnosed to have deficient sperm counts with having only 8.7 million of motile sperms. Any advice please. Thanks!!!
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As in pod (polycystic ovarian disease) follicles are small and couldn't mature TPO the size that can rupture. And your husband also have low sperm count, then go for ultrasound color Doppler to rule out varicocele. For pod consult gynecologist and start treatment for pod, to stimulate follicles camphene like Chat Doctor. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care.
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higood morning i am experiencing a kind of bump near to my anal region and its not that often however i guess it turns up every two months about a normal tablet size. I consume alcohol occasionally twice a month and i take nearly 4-5 liters of water a day. Whats the best can i do in this situation.Once i met a general physician and he confirmed that its not piles or related to that I am a vegetarian and I request you to suggest any remedy
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Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. What you are complaining of the small bump around the anus appears to be infection of the skin like boil. It might be happening on and off due to its recurrence. Make sure that you maintain good personal hygiene by washing the area with mild antiseptic solution like Providing or Salon at least twice daily. You need to take a course of oral antibiotics containing Amoxicillin and Clavalunic acid. You can use cream containing juridic acid, which used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that is often used topically in creams. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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Hi Doctor,I am now 32 , masturbatng for the last 18 yrs almost every day , from this year i feel my sperm is like water and iam feeling that my penis ins not getting hard now while erecting , plz help on this this is due to age or is there any problem
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please understand masturbation is not unhealthy, rather it is natural and normal activity. A person at your age can safely masturbate twice or thrice a week. No anxiety regarding that. Watery semen could be due to more frequent sexual ejaculation. The thickness of the semen changes according to many things including the above. Thickness of semen is never a determining factor regarding your sperm health. May be, your such anxieties are the reason for your erectile dysfunction. You also said you are feeling there is no hardness in your erection. I suggest you to ignore these areas and enjoy sex without apprehensions. If you may desire, you can consult a psychologist for sexual counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http
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I am a 64-yo female with longstanding PMH of hypertension (28 years), well controlled on meds for the most part. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 11/2010, having been intermittently symptomatic for at least 3 years prior. Since DX, A1c levels have trended down from 7.0 to current level of 5.8, taking metformin and with dietary changes. Chronic depression/anxiety/stress of 20+ years is also adequately controlled with meds, but has been subject to ongoing unemployment woes since 11/2009 and consequential financial problems. Over the past 2 years I have noticed initially subtle, now gradually progressive mental status changes such as loss of focus and concentration, cognitive deficits affecting thinking, reasoning, decision-making and memory , plus mild expressive and receptive dysphasia signs. I asked my FP/PCP to order a brain scan w/wo contrast. The results I received last week are as follows
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Hello, I have noted all your complaints, imaging data. The imaging findings that you have can be seen in patients with high blood pressure and diabetes. The infarcts that you have described is also seen in patients with these problems. The most important thing to note is that whether you had any stroke in the past or not. People with high BP and diabetes can have these MRI changes without much problem also. So it is unwise to interpret this data without any clinical correlation. Regarding the cognitive problems as well as anxiety etc., this may represent a type of executive dysfunction which may/may not have relation with the current MRI findings. Interestingly some people can have both depression/anxiety and cognitive problem due to organic disease. Please undergo a joint evaluation by a neuropsychiatric, clinical neurologist as well as by a psychiatrist. Their clinical evaluation will tell us if you have any organic cognitive problem or not so that we can plan our treatment accordingly. Hope this helps
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my daughter had a blood clot on her lung may 2009 was having wharfrin injections at clinic ,due to come of it november 2009 found out she was pregnant 2weeks before so then had to inject herself twice aday with clexane ,has had a healthy baby boy who is now 8 weeks old ,for the past 4 weeks he is only emptying his bows every 4 days and it is very sloppy ,could my daughters condition have caused this?she also suffered from constipation when she was pregnant
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Hi, But nothing to be worried here. Bowel habits in young infants varies widely-some babies passes 6-8 times a day, while others do only once in 5-7 days. If the stools are not too hard to cause pain or issuing while passing, and there is no associated abdominal distension/repeated vomiting, this can be taken as normal, and need nothing to be done. This is not related to mother condition. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi doctor, I fell down yesterday night and It was pretty bad, I got all bruised up all over my arms and I hurt my ribs in the back in my right side. Done my x-rays at the ER the doctor said no fractures no broken bones. However it hurt so much my ribs pop when I move, when I sit or stand or even move my right arm, also my right arm hurt so much it has limited movement. I m using anti-inflammatory gel (Reparil-Gel N) and pills ( Reparil-Dragees) since I was discharged this morning, it helped little but the pain is not reduced. What shall I do?
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Hi, Since the problem is in the chest, we cannot immobilize it. However, we can do quite a bit to relieve your pain. You can continue the gel, but take as little medication as possible. You can wear the right arm in a sling when not in use so that it gets a little rest to heal. Also apply ice for ten minutes every four hours to the painful ribs. After 48 hours of the injury, you can apply alternate ice and heat in that order ten minutes each every four hours. Follow this with the pain gel. This should help you, but it will still take 4-6 weeks for full healing. Regards
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I have developed sensitive skin on the left side of my lower back, buttock and outer thigh to just below my knee. It is sensitive to light touch and my clothes irritate the area. There are no changes to my skin tone. I do have the Herpes virus and wondered whether that may have something to do with it from a nerve perspective?
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Dear I can understand your concern , I would like to inform you that herpes viruses actually reside in nerve, and they always produce lesion in a definite nerve distribution. After the acute lesions that is vesicular eruptions get subside there is some abnormal nerve sensitivity remains at that site . It may be increased or decreased sensitivity or may be pricking or burning type feeling. We call this as post herpetic neuralgia. It can be managed with certain medicines. Hope this will help you. If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me. Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.
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i am 46 with a history of endometriosis and was just diagnosed with andomysis. the opposite of endometoiosos. i have found a lump in my right breast a little closer to my arm pit but not under it and it has been hurting since. off and on. my right breast also has shooting pain in it once in awhile and feels hot sometimes. i just had a mamo and an ultrasound and they said it was dense breast tissue. i am scared of cancer. can you help
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Hello It appears from your complaints and the ultrasound that you are probably not having any serious problem. You have not made a mention on the size of the mass, mobility, consistency. If the lesion is small, mobile, soft, then you need not bother much as it is just a benign lesion. Keep a watch on the lesion, if you feel there is a sudden increase in the size or if it gets fixed to the underlying tissue or there is bloody discharge from nipple or retraction of nipple, then you need to consult a doctor to evaluate the nature of lesion. Most of the lesions of breast which are cancerous or precancerous are picked on an ultrasound or mammogram. However, if you are still in doubt then it could be clarified on FNAC(fine needle aspiration). Hope I have answered your query. Regards.
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My dad is 90 years, he did blood work in July and in perfect health except is blood count is very low, unfortunately I don t have the numbers but md prescibed HB plus and vitagro which I am not familiar with, my dad weighs 98lb and lives in the carribean,should I be concerned?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for posting your question. I can understand your concern for your father.HE plus contains IRON and FOLIC acid which is prescribed in iron deficiency anemia. Without knowing the exact numbers on the complete blood count (CBC), it is difficult to comment. I guess he does have low RBC count and low hemoglobin for which he has been prescribed Iron and Folic acid. Do not worry. You can just have a look at the report and get back to us. We will be happy to help. you can take your dad to a clinician and get your doubts cleared. He can correlate clinically and guide you. Hope this helps. Post any other question. We will be happy to help. Have a nice day. Regards.
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Hi doctor.My name is sadiqa.My age is 35..!!My weight is 49.15 years ago I am kidney patient.In 1997 I stonecrashed my left side of kidney by laser.After laser my kidney dosent work because my blood pressure is always high.Because of my blood presure I am always sick.My kidney becomes small in size.I have treate it alot but it dosent give me no good result.
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Hello Sadiq and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can fully understand your concern. Individual kidney function, is decided on basis of doing, an isotope genogram, blood creatinine and ACTIVE. Have you done these tests to decide the left kidney function ? Recurrent kidney infections, can lead to kidney decreasing and function. Large kidney stones will need repeat sessions of laser fragmentation of stone. But laser treatment doesn't cause damage to kidney, if done properly. High B.P. may be result of the damage to the kidneys, or may have developed due to stress. If you can send the reports and scans, to me as a direct question, ill clear all your doubts. Chat Doctor.
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My son has been feeling tired for a couple of weeks. I took him to the doctor because he had not been in about 3 years (he s 19). He is 6 ft and about 165 pounds. He has also been taking a mass gainer and another supplement with creatine. They did a complete blood panel on him. The doctors office called today and said his liver function was high.....ALT 107 and his AST 61. what does this mean? Could it be from the Creatine?
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Hi...just elevated liver enzymes of this level of what you quote without any other associated symptoms cannot be correlated with the liver enzymes alone. Elevation of liver enzymes is of very non-specific value and does not mean anything unless it is being corroborated with other disease evidence which you query doesn't mention anything about. As of now if I were you treating pediatrician I suggest - you need not worry about this liver enzyme. Regards -
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My baby is seven months old and was premature a month and a half early...He got angry when I layed him down to play started screaming turned purple so I picked him up and he got stiff and quiet with a purple color..... just for a few seconds and them was normal.....what was it?
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Hello, It is known as Breath holding spell. It is quite common in this age group. A baby tends to get angry and stops breathing for some time. It, in turn, causes cyanosis and bluish discoloration of hands and feet. In such a situation you must stimulate the baby by pinching and soft jerks, which will make him breathe again. It will improve with time when the baby is two years of age. Get a CBC with peripheral smear done to rule out anemia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi Sir, today I had follicular scan on my 14th day. in LTO, one follicle of size 16*12mm and No free fluig in POD. I am on Siphene 50mg. My dr acsked me to take scan tomorrow aslo.. Please let me know is ovulution possible and when will I get ovulute? thanks in advance for ur reply..
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Hello parts, welcome to Chat Doctor thanks for the query Follicular scan is done to monitor growing follicles to predict egg release to help you time your intercourse for fruitful result generally follicle needs to reach a size of 18-24mms in order for ovulation to occur. So go for the next study as per your doctor try to maintain sexual relationship for 2 to 3 days during the period of ovulation which will increase your chance of pregnancy take care
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Past 8 days my daughter 7 years old is having a iching problem and tome rashes had come on her nose . she said it is scrating her. i showed her to the doctor and he said it is daad. and he gave me tribunal plus ( skin infection ) ointment to apply . now the boils are gone but still i there is a slightly white patch on her nose. kindly suggest me.
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Hi......... Thanks for the posting your Query on Chat Doctor, In your cash the boils are gone, but there is a white patch. So there will be nothing to apply as so early just wait and watch the condition till next 10 or 15 days. Most probably white patches will be removed itself. Because in Icing or any skin disorders dead cells take some time to be out. So don't worry abut this. If there will be no recovery then after 10 or 15 days consult you dermatologist for the same.thanks....
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helo,i am trying to get pregent but not.i am completed my 5yrs.of marrige.my proble is a irrgular period.then i stared my tretment.i have done my laproscopy also.its all cleared.then doctor stared my cycle.but now its a cyst.what to do .and can i get pregent.
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To regularize your menstrual cycle. U should follow healthy food lifestyle. Avoid junk foods, stress,caffeinated Chat Doctor. Add Brad DAL in your daily food pattern. Use steam oil in your food. Ayurvedic medicine
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The last three times I ve had sex with my wife I had no feeling of orgasm at ejaculation . I m doing nothing different, I ve never had a problem before, I m 55 years old, in great shape. I have read about ejaculatory anhedonia and it describes exactly what I have experienced. What can I do to get things back to normal? I also had a vasectomy about 15 to 16 years ago. Any suggestions?
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Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Ejaculatory Macedonia could be due to psychological causes. You need to be evaluated for depression. If there is depression, there could be ejaculatory Macedonia. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link
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Hi, about 5 years ago I had a root canal on a molar and then a gold crown. I later found that my xray shows 3 to 4 broken small rotary files broken inside my root but also, one of the broken tools was deep down in my lower gum below the root (??). After the gold crown was installed, I have had a metallic taste on the same crown and I have even had a dentist ask me if I had a gold allergy. She said that I had problems around the tooth, on the gums, that looked like an allergic reaction and the gums had turned a white color. I really cant handle this much longer. My tongue is now very sensitive and has a bump near thegold crown. I have been through H... with several dentist and have gotten different opinions from each. Thanks, Danny
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The metallic taste can be secondary to the Chat Doctor. The other possible cause can be because of persistent tooth infection resulting inn pus discharge. The white color over the gums can be because of the licensed reaction or allergic reaction to the metal crown. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get the infection treated. Once the antibiotics are stopped, the metallic taste will come down. You have to get the crown replaced with ceramic crown. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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I had a severe toothache about seven days ago. It was around the upper left molar teeth.I have had sensitive teeth for a long time, but the impact would be only for a few seconds. And that too my teeth have been sensitive to only cold things, not hot. But now, the pain would become more severe even if drank something hot.I tried home remedy initially. I applied clove oil, but that did not help. And then I took a dose of Panadol (Paracetamol 500mg x 2 tablets), but that wasnt of much help too. The ache lasted for several hours. I couldnt sleep at all that night. The next morning I went and saw a dentist.He did cleaning and scaling. He had to local anaesthesia when working on the left side, due to the existing pain. He took an x-ray. He said the pain was caused by inflammation of gums which was due to infection in the pulp. He said two teeth were affected. He has indicated that I would need to do root canal treatment for both the affected teeth.He prescribed an antibiotic and a painkiller
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Hello, Requirement of root canal treatment can be decided only after examining your oral cavity. If the tooth is decayed, and it has involved the pulp it should be root canal treated. Root canal treatment usually takes 3 sitting, but now there is single sitting RCT which can be done if the tooth is not infected. Since the cost of RCT is higher in the UAE you can get it done at a cheaper cost in India. You can use Colgate Prorelief toothpaste for sensitivity. It gives quick relief. Regards
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I had a spot That looked like a bite on the top far right side of my tongue almost two weeks ago. The spot has spread along the whole right side where it looks as if a layer of the right side of my tongue has eroded away. It is not bloody or painful, but is smooth and in shiney in places. There is also a small area same condition on the front of tongue.
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Hi, Thanks for asking the query, As per your clinical history I suppose the papillae your tongue are eroded and inflamed resulting in smooth and shiny tongue, this occurs in the condition known as geographic tongue, vitamin B12 deficiencies. Start taking multivitamin supplements, use chlorhexidine mouthwash gargles twice daily. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Take complete balanced diet. Avoid eating of hot and spicy foodstuffs. Hope this helps out. Regards.
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Hi doc.. my age is 27 and recentaly i had viral fever in which blood plateletes had come down to 70K but now it has increased to 1.33 lakh..but WBC count also increased..what is the reason for WBC increase, also my palm and leg is itiching badly..what should i do??
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Hi, In any infection, WBC count increases to fight of infection. In bacterial infections, it is neutrophil increase, while in viral infections it is lymphocyte increase. Viruses can affect the bone marrow or peripheral blood resulting in anemia, low platelet count and reduced WBC. Slowly as the body fights of the infection with or without help of antivirals, it increases, and you are going to find lymphocytes. RBC will take longer time to increase compared to WBC and platelets. Leg and palm itching might be an allergic reaction. Take antihistamines. Try to identify allergen and avoid it. Also seen in the blood workup, if eosinophils are increased. Hope this helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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My little grand daughter who is 10 weeks old has had about 6 nappies with lots of yellow jelly in the poo, she has had slight traces of blood in the poo as well. She has also had projectile vomit and is not taking her bottles. Took her to the G.P who said it was a viral infection, we are all worried.
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Hi... I went through the history points you have provided - THIS IS NOT A VIRAL INFECTION. I feel that your baby is having cows milk protein allergy (CPA). Unusually babies grow out of this sort of allergy by 1 year of age. My suggestions for you - 1. Mother should go off cows milk protein completely. This means that you should avoid consumption of anything and everything related to cows milk - like - milk/ curds/ ghee/ butter milk/ chocolates/ biscuits/ ice creams etc. Even while buying commercial food products, you need to see the ingredients and if they contain milk - do not consume them.2. Feed you baby only exclusive breastfeeds till 6 months of age and then start rice based feeds. 3. If this is followed scrupulously - the baby will stop having diarrhea in another 3-4 days and then start gaining weight too.4. If you feel your feeds alone are inadequate for the baby, then Zero lac is the only option. I request you to keep me posted about the recovery of the baby and follow of the case. I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below - www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor.
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Hi, i Have these small hard bumps under my armpit, i thought they were just pimples , they do pop sometimes, but it doesn t go away, in the past I ve had some that have gone away. Is this anything I should be worried about, and when will they go away ?
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Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Causes of the lump under armpit-Armpit lump in your case are due to the folliculitis with boil formation, which gets partial recovery and recurs again and again. This would need full treatment after FBS and PPS, by surgical excision after scraping of the chronic walls of the chronic boil in the armpit. They would go only after definitive treatment like above. This advice is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clinical check. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.
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my daughter is 9 years old.stud in 4th standard.she is having little bit breast now,near her nose small pimples,i am afaird ,she will get peroid soon,i am mother i want advice from a doctor.their is any treatment to avoid it.please help me.height 4ft weight 30
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Menstruation is a phase of development in a child. 9yr is too early age to start menstrual cycle. In different phases of sexual development breast development happens first and last is menstruation. So do not worry, she will develop menstruation much later, and I would never suggest you to start any medicine for preventing it. It's a nature made process. Any attempt to alter it might lead to unwanted problems and we don't want that. Your daughter is going to do great. Take care.
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Hi there I have a red rash on both the insides of my elbows an backs of knees, it becomes increasely very itchy after I have a shower, have got a bit sweaty, (as I wear lots of warm clothes as work early morns outside) but doesn t spread stays the same size doesn t spread but can also sting when becomes very itchy, tried Cortazone creams, vit creams an just can t seem to get to te bottom of it, also am trying a liver tone at present please help! Thanks
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Hi there. Your problem requires the attentions of a dermatologist on the ground. It could be any of the papulosquamous skin diseases aka psoriasis (inverse) or atomic dermatitis from your description. It may require a skin biopsy & or path tests to confirm & the treatment will be based on the yucca diagnosis. I don't know how much a liver tonic is going to help you but Good luck! Do add an antihistamine like fexofenadine 180\u00a0mg in the interim. Cheers!
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