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I have stomach pain, feel dizzy when I lean back slightly and breathe deep. I have had ultrasound and ct scan. Doctor said clips from previous surgery for pulsating tumor that ruptured are problem. The surgery was 10 YEARS ago. I have had complications last two years only. She gave me prescription... Kind of like Prilosec. My stomach really hurts, but no reason can be detected.
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Hi. Thanks for your query. With the advent of recent advances in the medical field it is very easy to find the reasons of any disease. It looks you are not subjected to enough clinical history, physical examination and investigations. Stomach pain and dizziness when you lean back and deep breathing may be related to the lower chest or upper abdomen or spinal problem with reference to the ultrasonography and CT scan abdomen. The migrating clips from previous operation is extremely rare, I would advise you the proper clinical examination, history taking and investigations to see the exact problem. Upper GI Endoscopy. MRI of the spine. These will help to get the diagnosis and proper management ...
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My daughter just vommitted what seems to be a lot of mucus with 5 blood clots. The emergency services here in Holland seem to think that it is related to her cold and her cough, and they only ask us to keep monitoring here. She has no fever but she has complained of a sore tummy. She now looks well. Does this diagnosis make sense?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has vomiting with blood and mucus. It may be due to cough cold or may be some gastrointestinal tract pathology. You should monitor for few days. If she develops some thing again then you should go for upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy. Right now only monitoring is ok. 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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In March of 2014 I fell on the ice. In May of 2014 I had rotor cuff surgery. I had one tendon completely torn loose, two others ripped and one bi-cep shattered. The tendons were repaired and the bi-cep was cut loose. Since the accident I have experienced horrible nightmares. Especially on nights when my pain level is high. Can these nightmares be because of the pain?
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Yes. You are right. The nightmares were due to the agony and pain you were in. The nightmares should be discontinued around three to six months time. Just try to ignore them. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hi- I have reduced kidney function and get gout quite often. Can t seem to find a list of foods which would be good for both conditions. I ve seen lists to avoid for each, but one food good for kidney function is bad for gout and visa versa. Thank you.
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I would like to know, how much has your kidney function reduced. I will give you expert opinion regarding diet, based on that. Gout dietary advice is given, depending on blood uric acid level. In general, avoid or reduce, red meats. If you've also done, 24 hours urine uric acid, depending on the level, dietary advice can be given. You can send your scan and blood reports here, in my name, for expert opinion.
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I have had a filling come out and while it was exposed the same tooth chipped a little more off, i was diagnosed with periodontis and have been keeping the area clean of food and debris I put a temporary filling in and now my gums are swollen and sore to the touch.. Is this infected from too much digging and scraping or a worse problem?
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Hello, No this is not infected from too much digging and scraping.the problem u had discussed arose basically due to food lodgment in between the teeth. Because of that cavity/caries (proximal) occurred in tooth... for which filling for first time in tooth was done few years back. If i m not wrong your problem of food lodgment in region was temporarily solved. And you missed your regular check up appointments. Now when your old filling/restoration got dislodged. The chipping of tooth indicates. That u had secondary caries(caries in tooth around the restored area).to treat the secondary caries the further digging/ removal of all carious part of tooth was done which was necessity. It might be possible that caries has infected your pulp/nerves of tooth. So you are still having pain in the region after temporary filling. This pain can go only by endodontic therapy or RCT of involved tooth.You\u2019re gums need to be scaled/ clean properly now and if required periodontal surgery(minor) should be done to prevent food lodgment in region again. And proper oral hygiene including brushing, flossing, interdental aids, mouthwashes should be followed.with proper follow up in future appointments.
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Can I take cyclobenziprine 5mg & Melxicam 15 together at bedtime for lower back pain? I have chronic pain from degenerative disc disease & my back is usually \"under control\" with exercise & being aware of how I move. However, occasionally it will become very painful. In the morning, I take Synthroid 25mcg for a recently diagnosed thyroid problem....Thank You!
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Hi, Thank you for your question. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant whereas meloxicam is an anti-inflammatory medication. Both have different mechanisms of action. Use of these medications particularly cyclobenzaprine for long periods is not recommended. Occasional use of these to keep pain under control is fine. However, it is recommended that you consult your doctor before starting any new medication as the close monitoring is needed for side effects. Hope this is helpful. Please let me know if you have further questions.
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I have been crying I believe for good reason. I have a daughter with autisim but I told my doctor sometimes I just start crying and can t hold it back. He now wants to do a CT scan of my head. Is that to look for a tumor because of crying. I came home confused.
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Hi, It appears that your doctor understood that your crying spells are unprovoked and without any reason. This can be caused by brain tumors or other pathology in the brain. That is why he wants to rule out any brain pathology which can be responsible for this. So he suggested a Ct scan of your brain. If you cry only when you are sad and this sadness has been persistent and pervasive for the last few weeks, most likely you are suffering from a depressive episode. Please discuss this in detail with your doctor and do not withhold any information from him. Best wishes.
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Iv had pain in rite side of back n goin under arm pain never goes away . Its driving me crazy , siting make it worse iv tried every thing to help it ! I had colon cancer 10 year ago .I suffer from obstruction in stomach , got this pain month s now , worried could it be pancreatic cancer
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Hi, I have gone through your query. In pancreatic cancer pain will be in upper abdomen which radiates to back, with heartburn, nausea and vomiting and significant weight loss. Pain you have mentioned may be musculoskeletal or may be due to stone or infection in gall bladder. I would suggest you to go for a USG abdomen and chest x-ray after clinical examination by your doctor. Take NSAIDs like ibuprofen for the time being. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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I had a dental extraction that went bad and a burr, and tooth root were lost in my maxillary sinuses. The burr fell out on its own about two weeks later, but the root remains, and I am in daily pain 8 months later. I have been recommended the Caldwell Luc procedure to remove it, but I am not comfortable with the associated risks, and would like to know what alternatives, if any, I have. Thank you so much in advance. -Naomi
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Thanks for using Health Care. Read your query. Root present in the maxillary sinus has to be taken out completely. If left behind it may lead to further infections and complications. If I had a patient with the similar complaint, I would immediately suggest undergoing the surgical procedure for the removal of root and to be followed up regularly. Visit a good Oral and maxillofacial surgeon and have it done as all procedures cannot go wrong. Relax. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.
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Hi, I am 26 years old and found a lump about the size of a pea underneath my armpit. It is not painful at all and doesn t really move if I move the skin around. It is not noticeable unless I pull tight on the skin. There is no redness at all, in fact you wouldn t even know it was there unless you felt it. I cant really pinch my skin without grabbing it but it also seems as thought its attached to something on the other side of the lump as well. I could do whatever to it and it doesn t bother me a bit. Any ideas... I have had a lot of allergy problems to foods and other things that I have found out in the last few months. So my body has had some changes it has gone through recently. I have minimized the amounts of allergic dermatitis rashes I have been getting...not sure if this would have anything to do with it?? Can anyone help? Thanks
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged axillary lymph node. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. It has nothing to do with your allergy. You should take a course of antibiotics. If lump doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advised. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I am 59 year old male. I am suffering from chronic bronchitis for last 10 years. I quit smoking also 10 year back. Now I hardly walk 100 mtr. I have heard about that injections are available which can cure this disease in just one sitting. Is this true.or please tell me some other alternative so tgat I can live my life smoothly.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Chronic bronchitis is progressive, incurable disease. We can only halt the progression, but we can not cure it completely. Till date no such injection is available. So don't follow this kind of rumors. Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are cornerstone of treatment. You should also enroll yourself in Pulmonary Rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. These will improve your lung function and reduce symptoms. Get done adult Pulmonary vaccination with pneumococcal and Influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infection. Low dose oxygen therapy (LOT) is also beneficial. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these therapeutic options. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I am a 67 year old woman. I recently started hearing a noise in my head. It s difficult to describe but I ll give it my best shot. It is a swishing sound. Like the sound that comes out of can of hair spray.....or the sound of bristles from a broom scraping the floor. It is sometimes accompanied by dizziness. I also have been somewhat hyper lately as well. Without an exam, does anything come to mind?
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Hello, Your narration seems to be suggestive of tinnitus. Such a complaint usually arise from abnormalities of ear related structures. Associated dizziness, vertigo or hearing loss may be of concern. In some people tinnitus may be of vascular origin more prominent in night. You need to consult an E N T specialist or neurologist for proper evaluation and diagnosis. Audiometry, blood pressure measurement, local ear examination and imaging may be required. Sometimes it goes on its own, but I will suggest you to consult specialist. Hope this information will be helpful for you. God bless you Thanks Chat Doctor.
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I am a 16 year old male, height of 56 with a weight of about seven and a half stones. Ive had a problem with my penis for a long time now. It seems that its a combination of three colours. It is a slight green around the tip of the penis head, the back and sides are a slight blue and greenish colour, while the front (facing towards my stomach while erected) is a red normal colour. There is no irritation, no pain, no swelling or anything. Plus ive got no STDs or STIs as ive been tested.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. The given pattern of penile color is the commonest color combination. Don't be anxious about it. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http
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when you have had a bp of 150/90, is it normal just to go back to a normal reading. I was on bp medicine for about 1 year. My current reading is 135/64. My dr has asked me to stop taking the medicine for 1 month and monitor the reading at home. Please advise
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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that it is not an abnormal finding for the blood pressure to lower. This happens if you modify your lifestyle (a healthy diet, weight loss, physical activity), or treat the cause of a possible secondary hypertension. Sometimes, especially in young persons, high blood pressure can also be reversible. What is your actual BP therapy? But 135/64\u00a0mm Hg, are not too low blood pressure values. You should not forget that these values are measured while you are on an antihypertensive therapy. That is why, I would recommend to closely monitor your blood pressure and gradually decrease the dose of your BP medicine if needed. But I would not recommend stopping taking it, because you may be at risk for any uncontrolled high blood pressure episode. Hope to have been helpful! Feel free to ask any other questions, whenever you need! Greetings!
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Just yesterday morning I got my four wisdom teeth removed. When I went to bed that night I woke up and felt around my mouth with my tongue . I noticed where one of my wisdom tooth was pulled that there was a thick flap of skin that I could could open up and such with my tongue. I did get stitched up, but I thought the stitches would have prevented this. Shall I call my doctor who did the procedure? Will I get dry socket from this? I taste a slight amount of blood , but that is usually normal since I just got them out yesterday. What shall I do?
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Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Your history suggests that one of your wisdom tooth has got a flap which is hanging and causing irritation to you. For this you need to visit your dentist and get it examined once for proper suturing. If the suture has got opened up it should be restitched. Also take your medications properly and follow post extraction instruction religiously to avoid any kind of complication like Chat Doctor. Hope it helps. Take care. Thanks
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HI I AM 52 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HEPATITIS NON A NON B SINCE LAST 30 YEARS AND AM FIT AND HEALTHY UNTIL I SUFFERED FROM JAUNDICE IN AUG 2013 AND LATER I GOT MY GALL BLADDER REMOVED IN SEP 2014 AND NOW AM FEELING ABSOLUTELY FINE BUT ONLY MY SGPT AND SGOT READINGS ARE HIGH AT 97 AND 167 AND I AM TAKING HEPTRAL 400 MG 2 TABLETS A DAY ALONGWITH UDILIV 300 2 TABLETS A DAY FOR 30 DAYS SHOULD I CONTINUE TO TAKE THE ABOVE TABLETS FOR ANOTHER 1 MONTH OR MORE THANKS
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe, you had hepatitis, since 30 years, probably it could be due to the obstruction in the bile duct, and there could have been the increased S.G.O.T, and S.G.P.T. Or they would have increased recently. Anyhow they suggest the liver is in problem. The obstruction would have been cleared after the surgery. It may take some more time for the liver enzymes to come down. You may have to use the medicines to bring down the enzymes and to make the liver healthy. So you can continue them the liver becomes healthy. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Hi, my right molar broke a few weeks ago and the dentist made me a new one and put it in for me. Now i cant eat on that side as it feel extremely sore when putting pressure on it. Also on my gum line directly under my molar there is a small painful lump which make my tooth and gum throb. is this an absceds? If so please what can i take Im also 22 weeks pregnant...please help. Very painful
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The soreness following replacement of the missing tooth can be because of any sharp margins below the prosthesis, or it can be because of the left out root piece infection. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. You are not supposed to get exposed to radiation. You need to wait till you deliver. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin(if you are not allergic) and painkillers like paracetamol. Do saline gargling. I hope I have answered your query. Take care
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My daughter is 20 years old, trim and fit. She has high triglicerides (sp?). She had been experiencing increasing frequent occurrences of a racing hear and chest pain which lasts for days. They are not always coincident. She had an EKG and they said it was fine. What could this be?
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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern, and would explain that her symptoms may be related to a metabolic disorder like hyperthyroidism, which is a dysfunction of the thyroid gland. High triglycerides can also be related with pancreatitis, and a hormonal imbalance (like ovarian cysts). So a comprehensive differential diagnosis should be done to establish the possible cause of her symptomatology. I would recommend consulting with her GP for a careful physical examination, a chest x-ray, and abdominal ultrasound and some blood lab tests
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Fear of heights is generally termed as Acrophobia which an anxiety disorders. Extreme or irrational fear of heights, especially when one is not particularly high up. It belongs to a category of specific phobias, called space and motion discomfort that share both similar etiology and options for treatment. The best way of treatment is not with medicines but with cognitive behavioral therapy. Specifically desensitization therapy. These therapies cannot be prescribed on paper. They are practicals. Consult a clinical psychologist for the treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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How dangerous is Besivance. I have heard damning evidence about the Flouroquinolone family of antibiotics. The data was first posted on the internet. I have a medical background so I don t put alot of stock in this source. However, I have cataract surgery up coming and this is on the list of meds. Can you help me with more valid information. The claims are damage to body pretty wide spread.
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Hello, Actually, it is not the case with the Fluoroquinolone, but it is the same for all the antibiotic, and it has to be taken with great conscious because of the side effects of it, and all the antibiotic more or less have the same side effects, and it cannot be said to be safe if taken for no good or valid reason. On other hand, it said to be lifesaving Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I am 33 weeks pregnant and 34 weeks pregnant on Thursday. I have a mucousy discharge, swelling on my ankles, very bad back pain, cramps, and my abdomen seems soar. Also, I have pressure in my crotch. This has been going on for about a month now. I told my doctor about this but recieve no answers. What is happening? Is this normal?
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Thank you for your query. The last trimester can be difficult. Your body is changing to accommodate your growing baby. The pelvic & abdominal muscles stretch, hips widen, adding more strain to your back. This puts pressure on your crotch and a constant need to be near the restroom just in case you need to urinate. Pillows are a blessing in disguise. Use them behind your back while you sit. Between your thighs and tummy when you sleep on your side to relieve pull on your back. The growing baby and uterus put pressure on the blood vessels that Chat Doctor. This causes stasis and hence swelling in your ankles. Keep your feet propped up at hip level when you sit. Facial swelling, eye puffiness, persistent headaches, blurring vision, severe itching is not normal and need to be reported to your doctor immediately Occasional cramping and tightening of uterus are practice contractions called Braxton-Hicks. These may cause some discomfort. Remember that any tightening/ pain at regular intervals lasting more than an hour, a gush of water/blood could mean you are in Labor. See your doctor immediately. Your baby should stay in for at least another 3-4weeks, ideally 6\u00a0weeks. Some mucus discharge is normal. A thick blob of mucus, however, with or without blood could also signal onset of Labor. Too much white discharge could indicate fungal infection (possible in pregnancy) which needs to be treated. Go for regular checkup. Monitor your babies movements (2-5 an hour except when the little one is sleeping). Stay well rested, nourished & HY
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I am 43 year old male my height is 175 Cm and weight 70 Kg.I am suffering from gastrointestinal disorders since last 10 years.I have to go for stools for 3-4 times in the morning and pain in the different parts of abdomen during the day.My Upper GI endoscopy was done in 2006 and 2009 the observation was normal.Colonoscopy was done in 2006- normal, 2009-UC, 2010-normal. Biopsy of rectum suggestive of inactive colitis.Doctor treated me with Mesacol in Nov-2009 for three months and after that doctor changed the medicines.Since then I am getting treated with IBS drugs at several instances but no medicine is providing me complete relief from the symptoms. Kindly suggest me for further line of treatment.Kindly suggest me
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Hi Subhash ! I would advise you to go for a routine stool test to exclude meiosis. Even if it is negative, a course of anti-amebic Chat Doctor. If you are a frequent visitor to hotels and pubs for your food, you should avoid it to the maximum, as repeated infections of the intestines can occur due to this causing symptoms of IBS. You have to add more of roughage and enough liquids to your routine diet, and also add curd to your diet daily. Go for exercises like morning walk daily as a routine. On the medicinal aspect, you may discuss with your doctor for a proton pump inhibitor along with a probiotic. Wishing you an early recovery.
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Hi docor.I m a 20 year old male about 55kgs .I recently developed high blood pressure, heart pain, heart palpitations---heart ct, ecg, echogram are normal---kidney ct is normal--I have total billirubin 52umol/l,direct billirubin 12 umol/l,indirect 40umol/l,HDL 1.72mmol/l,LDL 1.27mmol/l,free T4 16.63 pmol/l,everything else is normal
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Hello, I would like to know your height, duration (how long) and level of high blood pressure. There are numerous causes related to high BP in a young person. Your tests are normal, but you have developed high BP, the probable reason could be mental stress, obesity, high in taking of salty, and canned foods or unknown cause, and heavy Chat Doctor. Therefore, I suggest you initially to monitor your BP every 4 hours per day for 3 days to know the exact range of elevations. After knowing the readings of 3 days, I may suggest you some advance investigations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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I had an MRI done and the results say, 1. A few small faint T2 and flair hyperintensities in the frontal white matter which are nonspecific and may represent early microvascular ischmic foci.2. No acute infarct on diffuse imaging.3. Otherwise negative MRI of the brain. Could you please explain number 1?
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Hi. Thank you for using Chat Doctor. These changes in white matter of the frontal lobes are caused by blockage of the very small vessels. When this occurs there is lack of blood supply to the small areas supplied by these vessels resulting in death of brain cells in those areas which show up on MRI as signal changes. These are common changes seen in hypertensive and old age people. You need not worry about these changes.
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dear my wife is pregnant & it is her starting of six month. in initial test Tsh value was found higher side by 0.80 value against recommended. doctor suggested for thyrox 50. and also suggested for duphaston-10 mg. twice a day. Kindly suggested why this duphaston tablet is given to my wife. is it related to thyride?. Even all other test reports of pregnancy is normal.
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Hi, Phaeton is a progesterone hormone that is commonly prescribed to support early pregnancy and to relax the uterus. It is preferably used to prevent threatened and habitual abortion (associated with proven progesterone deficiency). It is not related to a thyroid problem, it is safe hence can be taken as prescribed by her doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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My baby is 4 months old and on formula during the day and when i am back at 4pm i breastfeed. He has had diarrhoea for more than 2 wks and was on nalidix antibiotic. He is having runny poo and this morning i noticed it has a stretchy greish puddle like mucus the diarrhoea is better tho
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Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. A 4-month-old baby can pass 5 to 6 semisolid stools in a day, green yellow or golden color stools are normal in babies at 4 months of age. Most of the diarrhea in babies are viral. You should stop valid as there is no need of antibiotics, and you have already given it for a long period which is not recommended. To improve gut immunity, you can give prebiotic like enterogermina ampule once a day for 3 days and to prevent deny Chat Doctor. I hope this has helped you. Take care. Regards -
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Hi, I feel a round fat like structure in there inside my cheek which is not visible and is present just near the joint of my jaw, below my ear. If I pinch my cheek then I can feel that lump of fat or gland (which I am not sure) is slipping from the pinch. I have pain in the jaw and feeling of soreness in the mouth and unable to eat. Is this related to any dental problem ?? Please suggest.
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Just ahead of the joint of jaw is a gland called parotid gland. Sometimes, usually in cases of deny Chat Doctor. Please take a course of broad spectrum antibiotic like amoxicillin+ clavulanic acid and metronidazole for 5-7 days along with a painkiller. Also maintain, oral hygiene and use mouth wash after every food intake. Increase the water and fluid intake so that there may be no dehydration. Hope it will help you. If, pain increases and becomes throbbing and unbearable, please show it to a surgeon for management of the swelling.
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Ive got a red rash that appears on my body every time I shower and it gets worse with every shower. It s a red blotchy rash thats terribly itchy and appears when my skin is wet. Its also begining to welt around my pubic area. What is the possible problem?
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Hi, Your symptoms are pointing towards allergic reaction and if it is severe after shower then it is pointing towards reaction to any soap, detergent, shampoo etc. or any other things you are using for a bath like a body shampoo etc. Rash in the groin can be due to fungal infection or jock itch. However, a clinical examination and a blood test to rule out allergies are also needed to be done for confirmation. So the best way to know what exactly it is you should consult an Emergency room and get evaluated, An allergy test can be done to rule out the exact cause of the symptoms. For now, you can take anti-allergic medicine like Fexofenadine or Levocetirizine and apply Call Chat Doctor.
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hi... am 26yrs old,female past 3 years my nitesweats are getttin out of control changing my nite dress twice. also been gettin dizzy spells and i often need the toilet a lot.... sometimes cant seem to quench my thirst. i ahve swollen lymph nodes on my neck. more have come and there gettin bigger all the time.. i sleep loads too always tired.... starting to get me down... please can you help.... elizabeth
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Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to a possible infection. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician as soon as possible for a physical exam and some tests
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i had a small lump on my hardpalate on the left side from mid line. there was a very small pointed pimple like lump nearby the former lump but this was beneath the skin. after a few days the lump disappeared but he lump beneath the skin has grown slightly and even after two months it not going away. i was a mild smoker (smoking 1 on an average for 5 years). have quit smoking 2 months back.
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Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as you have small lump on hard palate this can be due to tooth infection nor sinus infection. For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for oral examination and go for investigations like causal radiograph to confirm diagnosis. Inmeantime do warm saline rinses 2 -3 times a day, use chlorhexidine mouthwash regularly, and you can take medicine like Amoxicillin and Metronidazole by consulting with your local doctor. Hope this will help you.
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my grandfather is 80 years old and he was diagnosed of having a chronic renal failure stage 5.. Is it possible for him to survive if he undergo a kidney transplant? I am willing to donate my kidney for him.. another option is dialysis but i think that would be painful to him. He told me that the dextrose inserted to him NaCl was painful so I thought how much more if he will undergo dialysis 2x a week that ll be very painful. I want kidney transplant for him. pls help me.. thanks
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Dear Sarah, thanks for query. Your sentiments are fine and understandable, but you also need to know whether he will sustain this kind of major surgery. He is quite aged and major surgery at his age carries more risk, apart from he must be having other medical conditions like hypertension and diabetes which has lead to this kidney failure. Dialysis is of course a not a cure for this, but this will help him to stay alive. Please discuss this with your doctor also. Bye and take care.
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My son has been getting welts on his body (reminds me of mosquito bites) usually waking up with them. Appears to be some type of bug bites. I know it is not bed bugs, have dealt with that with that before. Have done the deep cleaning of room, washing everything. Could this be an allergy to something?
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Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your sons' history. Yes, they can be due to bug/mite bites (there are several types of bugs/microorganisms, some of them can not be visible with naked eye). If he does not get welts daily, I would also think of food allergy. For that, I would suggest you to observe his evening meal and the days he gets symptoms. This will help you to identify a correlation between food and his symptoms. Were I treating him, I would prescribe him levocetirizine/cetirizine/HY Chat Doctor. I would also suggest him to apply lotion like calamine on his skin. Hope above measures will be helpful to him. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish him the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.
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sir I feel panic any time without any reason while I am working or talking to some customers. I quite often feel that my head is reeling my legs start shaking sometimes when I look up to get a object my head gets disbalanced something occurs in my brain that I do not what to do . This problem occurs when I am in my shop crowded with customers or when start feeling strain at back of my neck or when I feel very hot or go out in hot sun.
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Hi, From what you have mentioned, you seem to be, manifesting symptoms of anxiety which is resulting in your feeling uncomfortable with symptoms of tremors, and dizziness. I would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist to undergo complete evaluation and initiate treatment. Medications like paroxetine would help you overcome your anxiety. In addition, you should start exercising daily which will help you relax and feel better. I do hope that you found the answer helpful. Best wishes.
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Last night before bed I started getting waves of stomach pain. Everything 5 to 10 minutes. Feels like I am getting the wind knocked out of me. The pain is very strong and has caused me to vomit. I have not been able to eat, no appetite last night or this morning. 40 years old, female, weight 142
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If you had any food from outside, that could have brought in some intestinal infection, and accordingly you would have to go for an anti-emetic, and an antibiotic suitable for intestinal infections after consultation and a physical examination of your abdomen by your family physician. If no such history is there, I would advise you for an ultrasound abdomen to rule out stone disease of gall bladder or a calculus in the urinary tract, a urine test(routine, microscopic, and culture sensitivity) to rule out a UTI (urinary tract infection), and a routine blood test like CBC and blood sugar. Further management would depend on the findings of physical examination and related investigations. Till then, you could go for a proton pump inhibitor, a probiotic, an anti-emetic, and an anti-spasmodic for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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I am 32 year old female suffering from COPD since 2015. Previously I was taking seroflo 250 twice a day and tiova once daily, two puffs each time. now I am prescribed by another doctor that I should take foracort 400 twice daily and furamist AZ nasal spray once daily. I am just wondering what should I do??
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Seroflo is having albuterol and fluticasone. Foracort is having formoterol and budesonide. Both are having same group of Chat Doctor. Forecourt 400 will have higher dose of budesonide. Now in COPD treatment, no role of increasing dose of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). So need to take forecourt 400.COPD treatment guidelines suggests that LAMA (long acting Muscarinic antagonist) like geotropism, glycopyronium are good for COPD patients. So continue with Ti ova inhaler. So in my opinion, you should continue with Aeroflot and Ti ova. If you are having nasal symptoms like sneezing, running nose or blocked nose then start muralist nasal spray. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I had what I thought was a stomach virus, which lasted 4 days. Now I have on goingupper left sided abdominal pain that has been going for the last 3 days as well as while I was sick. My father passed away from pancreatic cancer several years ago. Should I be concerned?Funny, they dont tell u up front there is a charge for answering questions. Thanks but Ill call my pup
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Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of probable stomach virus which lasted for 4 days, now have left upper pain. This is more suggestive of colitis, that is inflammation of the colon. With a history of cancer of pancreas in your Father and the present history of pain in the left upper abdomen persisted after so-called stomach bug, CT scan is the best investigations and followed by colonoscopy if the medical treatment fails to resolve the issue. Take a full course of an antibiotic and probiotic with Metronidazole.
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My Niece is 3 years old suffering from fever last 4 days. Everyday the temperature raised to 102 and we giving paracetomol syrup. Today doctor advised me to test urine and we identified that Albumin is showing +. Is there any problem in her health? what precautions should take? Regards, Rama
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Hi.... fever of 3 days in not be worried about if the child is active in between two fever episodes. But 3 + proteinuria is a cause of concern. I would like to follow up the child and also do some other tests like serum cholesterol and serum albumin level to rule in or rule out the possibility of nephrotic syn Chat Doctor. If these tests are normal then I would leave it as a viral fever induced proteinuria. Regards -
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HelloRecently I have been having issues with my wisdom tooth. I noticed it because I am having tooth ache in the tooth right in front of the wisdom tooth. The wisdom tooth hasnt broken the surface, but I can feel it with my tongue and finger. Since realizing the tooth ache, I have gotten a sore throat, painful lump in the neck under where the wisdom tooth is, and my tonsils seem to be a little inflamed. Is it possible its all due to an infected wisdom tooth?
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. As per your complaint it seems that you have inflammation of the gum flap surrounding the wisdom tooth and the condition is known as Peritonitis. Pericoronitis occurs if food gets lodged between wisdom tooth and the gum flap covering the wisdom tooth... And by food it does not mean that you see big food particles stuffed in there, but it also means uncleaned area and bacterial growth below gum flap... It leads to inflammation of the flap leading to pain swelling and as the area lies close to the throat there can be sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. But pain in the tooth in front of the wisdom tooth can be infection or decay in second molar tooth. The line of treatment is Antibiotics, Painkillers, Mouthwash but only this is not enough to you, you should go to dentist again and ask him to irrigate the area between gum flap and wisdom tooth with saline, Betadine solution and HY Chat Doctor. . Other thing is done warm saline gargles, it will help you to reduce inflammation... Carry on with the course of your antibiotics and painkillers, your pain and swelling must go in two three days. Once you get relieved of your discomfort visit the dentist again and get an IOP AR (X-ray) done to find out whether wisdom tooth will erupt to proper occlusion or is impacted (means having an obstruction and won't erupt to occlusion). If it is not impacted just get your gum flap removed known as OPERCULECTOMY and if impacted get your tooth extracted... This will be your ultimate treatment and finish your problem forever. If the second molar tooth is also decayed leading to pain you can get Root Canal treatment done to save the tooth and resolve infection. Hope you recover soon. Thanks and regards.
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Hello, Am a Medical student currently doing my final year. From my child hood onwards i have a problem with shyness , Over Self conscious. Now i have fear of public speaking,blushing, anxiety ,lip shivering etc... I think am more active mentally than physically, because if am seeing someone then i ll guess myself ,what the other person is thinking about me and I ll act on that guess eg
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Hello. I read your query. Since you are a medical student you yourself can see and admit the solution of the fear........that's is only and only to be courageous enough to throw away them all........I know you must have tried lot and would have failed to do so. But always remember that in this world the people see in you what YOU show. Whenever you meet some new person and start becoming conscious .....just think that he will observe your fear only if you show him (by your body language, lip shivering etc.) try to control that immediate change of behavior. One more thing you can ask your own self......even after allele...........if the opposite person don't like your speech, or question, or presentation.....then what will be the result?? Nothing....no one is going to hold you in jail.....never be afraid of the result......never fear to try. If you fail then try better and stronger. You just need some self motivation. You can try some personality development coaching if you want. No need to go to psychiatrist. Need to do self evaluation. There must be some activity which you're never afraid of, which you are confident of....try to involve in them to built up confidence. Hope this helps you. Thank you. Best luck.
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Hello Sir I am Ashish and i am from delhi i am suffering from chronic backpain since few months but now after some rest physiotherapy iand massage i am feeling better but this pain is still irritating me at times i have a pain in my lower disc l4 l5 please suggest me the needful remedies to get rid of it as i am a marine engineer i need to get back to work soon
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Hello, as you have chronic back pain you need to be investigated for slipped disc or sciatica. You might need to be done ct scan of spine if your X-ray turns out normal. You can take painkillers and apply ointment to alleviate the problem of pain. You can do some back exercises you can be shown by the physiotherapist. Apply hot packs before you go to sleep it will give a lot of relief. Avoid lifting heavy objects and bending lottery to sit properly with your back aligned to the chair use firm mattress when sleeping hope to have helped answer your query wish you a quick recovery.
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Sir; 1) I use to get constantly back bone pain due to fell down from the tree ,2 ) Gastri problem...in my left stomach,also I have done my heart surgery almost 10 year ago..P.O AVR st Jude...so ple let meh know how to get free from gastric problem n back bone pain...sir ple help to get free offcourse.
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Hithanks for writing to ChatDoctorfor your back pain my advice would be- 1.poster correction that is to say -sit, walk,stand like a soldier 2.regular exercises like Surya namaskarand diet rich in calcium and vitamin D like milk and milk products. If pain occurs take powerless MR on sos' basis. Regarding your stomach pain, please clarify what problem do you have. But still my advice is divided your 3 meals into 6 meal that is to say eat in small amount and eat more frequently. Take care and wish you good health
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Hello Sir, My 14 months daughter is suffering from high fever from last 3 days today in blood test report TLC of her blood cells is high about 17000 is more than the normal. My doctor suggested an antibiotic Monocef-O 50 4ml BD with 4ml Crocin 5 hourly, is the prescribed medicine is sufficeiently cured my baby?
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Hi... Fever of 3 days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. I f the kid is active when there is no fever, actually I feel antibiotic - Monocef-O is not indicated here. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Regards -
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Hello my mother has stage 4 ovarian cancer. She is 76 and has historic poor kidneys, a heart murmur and osteoporosis. This all came out of the blue as 4 weeks ago we were in complete ignorance. She had an operation last week but found that it was inoperable as there was so much adhesion and could only remove for biopsy along with 2.5.litres of asethetic fluid. She has now been sent home and the oncologist will start therapy as soon as the wound has healed and he receives the lab test results although he has indicated this will only be palliative. Shes in a lot of pain and discomfort and wonder how long she can survive? She is now incontinent and can only manage a few steps. My sister lives abroad although is visiting every other week and as Im male she is reluctant for me to help with her personal hygiene issues. She is very independent and it is heartbreaking to see her deteriorate. She has a good live in home help and nurses are extremely helpful and visit daily. We live in Cyprus.
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has stage 4 ovarian cancer with poor kidney and heart. Surgery is not possible with adhesive cancer. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the only treatment. Despite treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is fact. Treatment is just palliative and give her symptomatic relief. 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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HI I AM GOING TO HAVE DENTAL SURGERY TO REMOVE TWO TEETH. I AM SUPPOSE TO TAKE ONE TABLET ONE HOUR BEFORE THE SURGERY AND 4 AFTER I WAKE UP. IS THIS TO MUCH ? IT IS 500 MG. I AD A KNEE REPLACEMENT 8 MONTHS AGO AND THOUGHT THAT MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH WHY?
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Hello. I need to know If you are having any other medical problem in the body or not. Based on it, I can give opinion on prescription. I would also like to know if you are on any medication other than tooth pain. Is there any medical problem in your parents or family. Do you have allergy to any medication? Based on above history doctor gives prescription. You can recons ult with above answers. Thank you.
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Hi my name is Sara and I am 17. My mother who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis is in a constant state of disorganization and clutter that borders on hoarding. Im leaving for college in the fall and am extremely worried about leaving my mother and 11 year old brother alone as im afraid the situation will worsen. How can I help my mother overcome this?
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It may not be possible for you to do that on your own. You would need to employ the help of other family members to help your mother realize that there are areas of concern that need to be ad Chat Doctor. In addition, professional help may be need. This would mean consulting a psychologist who would know how to deal with these issues and best help your mother and therefore allow her to care adequately for your brother. I hope this helps
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Hi. My daughter is 2.5 years old. She had a fever with cold 15 days back. She recovered after a week or so by taking Crocin and Timnic .After 2-3 days ,she again had a viral fever .On prescription of Doctor we had given her Flexon (5 ml) and Astymin C (0.5 ml).After a week or so ,she recovered but she is not interested to eat anything .So doctor advised us to give her Juinor lanzol and Longifene along with Flexon (5 ml) and Astymin C (0.5 ml) .I also noticed that after viral she is spending most of her time in sleeping only .Earlier she use to sleep for around 9 hours but now is sleeping for almost 15 hours a day. Even she lost couple of kgs during viral ,she is already a underweight child by birth . I am bit worried, please suggest me what should I do.
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Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your daughters history and can understand your concern. I would like to make following suggestions to you for her
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My mom has a heart infraction. She was also diagnosed with Big cell disease. She is only 56 and she cannot breath and get around. I asked her what her percentage was and she didn t know. What do I need to do to make her understand that this is serious?
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Hello. If your mother indeed has heart or myocardial infarction (heart attack), it is extremely serious, and she is very lucky to have survived it. She needs urgent treatment as she may not be so lucky next time. After the consultation her physician will ask for a few blood tests and an ECG and Echocardiogram. She may also require a treadmill test if both the ECG and Echocardiogram donor show any obvious abnormalities. However, as you said, if she has had a heart attack, she will need intervention like angioplasty or possibly a bypass surgery depending on the severity of the blocks. She needs to understand the significance. This condition if ignored, can lead to death or may give rise to other heart conditions like irregular heart beat which may cause a stroke and leave her paralyzed for the rest of her life. Hope she understands the significance and agrees to a hospital visit. Wishing her good health. Chat Doctor.
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Yes, Dr. Thank You so very much for your service. What a Blessing you are. I had several falls some months ago but had no consequences from them (that I was conscious of). I see a pain specialist for severe lumbar pain that is backed up by MRI results. I am on OxyContin 60 MG. Q 8 hrs.as needed and 30 MG Oxycodone for breakthrough pain. My tailbone pain surpasses my devastating lumbar pain and hard touches this pain at all. I am scheduled for an injection 8/1. I am planning to secure an appt. With an orthopedic surgeon. ASAP to see what kind of injuries I have. ANYTHING helpful you have is much appreciated . Deb (retired Nurse)
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Dear madam, low back pain is experienced by majority, it is to BR worried if you have any sensory disturbances or weakness of your legs or urinary or bowel disturbances or if pain persists even after taking 3 weeks of bed rest.I recommend back strengthening exercises apart from the pain medications, and also site bath for relieving most likely your coccydynia. Pain medications help short term i.e. when they are in circulation or locally when being given, it is the physiotherapy exercises that help you in long term.
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I had an mri in may that said I had a central herniated disc. I had an epidural injections 3 weeks ago it only lasted for 4 days. Im back in severe pain I got a new MRI and now it says I have a large superimposed annular tear and that has a mass effect upon the existing L5 and s1 nerve will surgery take care of this problem because I really want to get rid of it?
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You had a central herniate disc. Had epidural injection, worked for 4 days only. Now M.R.I. shows that there is tear at l5 and s1. You may need to have a fixing at the spot. So I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe to my patient till he sees his doctor neurotrophic injections for 10 consecutive days, and then periodically. Ofloxacin and anti-inflammatories for pain relief. Wishing for a quick and comfortable recovery. Thank you.
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from last 2 daz m feeling my peinis not standing properly..2 daz before i waz on bed wid my gf n we were loving it as i wear d condom before aking intercourse my sperms came out n from dat tym m having dat feeling my penis not standing propery..i masterbated alot dis week
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Hi, It seems that you may be having anxiety induced erectile dysfunction. You just be calm and cool. Remember, masturbation does not lead to erectile dysfunction. It is a just myth. Reducing anxiety may improve the performance. I advise in my patient having such problem.anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Improve health by healthy food and regular exercise. You may start to walk for long distance daily. I hope you may get good result. Thanks.
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hi im a 37 yr old female, i do have anxiety disorder, i have times where my pulse races, ive had atlest 5 ekgs, all normal, went to ER because my pulse racing scarred me so much, hooked up to heart monitor, no arythmias, had blood work, & chest xrays, all normal. never had any chest pain or anything like that, BP is always normal. shuld i be worried about a hole in my heart?
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Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes you should be concerned. You should visit local cardiologist and get echo done. If hole is small it can be closed with device and it's a minor procedure. If its larger than you will need surgery. But you get yourself treated because it may later lead to irreversible damage to heart and lungs which is beyond treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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53 year old male recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Good glucose with two oral meds, controlled diet, exercise. Experienced rapid, significant weight loss-40 pounds in about 3 weeks (240 to 210). Low carb diet. Not injecting insulin. Upon executing abdominal exercises (leg lifts, crunches) noticed bulge about 3 wide and 5 long, from upper right side of abs toward pubic bone. Looks scary. Concerned could be AAA? No pain. Lump is soft and movable. Looks like a cucumber or sausage under my skin. Only appears under stress. Plays trumpet as a hobby-requires deep, lower ab distention upon inhaling (breathing from the diaphragm). No pain. Normal digestion. No nausea, etcetera. Most likely a hernia? No clue I m an accountant. Thanks.
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Hello, The issue of lump appearing on straining sound more likely to be hernia only which is more likely to be an inguinal hernia as it is the upper right side of abs extending toward pubic bone; while femoral hernia is below down. Recommended guidelines at present-avoid weight lifting or strenuous exercises-avoid constipation or withholding urine-get an appointment with your consultant surgeon to get prescription of an ultrasound of the soft tissue of inguinal region. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My BP has been a little high but going to 180/90 even though I just started Lisenopril 10 mg per my primary Doc.is bothering me, I am 63 very healthy no meds. except the one I am taking for BP for the last two weeks. Could there be anther ossue that is causing the BP to be so high? I am Dash diet for the last few years. Thanks.
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Hi, Ideally, your BP should be 130/80 mm Hg or below. Hence, you need to add preferably CCB (calcium channel blocker) Chat Doctor. This can be considered only as of the second opinion. Your doctor remains the best judge. With DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) eating plan i.e. consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products (saturated & total fat), expected SBP reduction (range) is 8-14 mm Hg. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi there, I woke up this morning and felt fine, however throughout the day I noticed the back of my mouth (my gum) on the left side hurts. I touched it and it felt swollen (in comparison to the other side). Then gradually my throat started to hurt (just on that side). I drank tea thinking it might be an early sign of a cold however it got worse! Should I be concerned? Also, I have not had my wisdom teetChatDoctore in yet. Thanks so much
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Hi.from your history it appears that the impacted wisdom tooth may be the culprit.it is better to get an OPG and Iowa X-ray done to analyze the position of 3rd molar. Sometimes there can be inflammation around the erupting wisdom tooth which is known as peritonitis.peritonitis may create discomfort in the 3rd molar region and throat region. Start with antibiotics and analgesics and do warm saline gargle and consult ur nearby oral surgeon. Wish u good health
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I am a 23 years old and i have a problem in my penis where my foreskin is fully covered and im experiencing pain whenever im trying to retract with my own, my penis size also small. shud i undergo any surgery? even if i undergo, will it affect my day to day life like during urination or while walking??
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HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your condition is most likely a fibrosis. The definite treatment for that is circumcision, a small surgical procedure of excising it. You can go home on the day of surgery itself. One week rest is enough. After that you can even go for working. First 1 week you can't use underwear as it cause sensitivity and after that you will be fine. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.
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Hi,I am ashutosh from gorakhpur.My mother have pain in stomach and go to U/S and result for gall bladder as
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has gall bladder cancer and stones. First she should go for cholecystectomy. She should also check for spread in liver or other organ. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy is required according to stage and grade of cancer. Consult your oncosurgeon and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you very good health.
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I m TPHA pisitive and got 2.4 million unit twice in 5 months, it was 1
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Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern.TPA is Treponema Valium hemagglutinatuon assay. It is positive in syphilis. Treatment for this condition is injectable penicillin. If you're receiving the treatment for 5 months and your title in not going down is suggestive of resistant infection in you. I advise you should change the Chat Doctor. Please avoid sexual intercourse until you are all clear with the infection. If your partner is having the same infection as you can both take the treatment simultaneously and both should be treated completely to cure the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/
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this morning i woke up eith a very sharp pain in my stomach. i didnt know if i was just hungry or in just in pain. i tried avoiding it as i thought it was because i was hungry but then i felt like i needed to vomit. so i went to the toilet and as i was about to poo, instead if the normal my poo came out as water and little dark stuff
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. A few more information from your history if such pain occurred earlier also and if you had any painkillers recently would have helped me in planning your management. Anyway, in case I was your doctor, I would send your stool for a routine test for ova and cyst and for occult blood test, and prescribe you with a proton pump inhibitor, an anti-emetic, and a liquid antacid. On the dietary front, I would advise you for a bland diet, and avoid any kind of spices, fried or fast food, along with avoidance of alcoholic beverages and smoking. If the symptoms continue, and the occult blood test was positive, I would consider referring you to a gastroenterologist for a possible endoscopic evaluation of your intestinal tract to rule out any active pathology. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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hi i have had really bad stomach pain in the last 2 weeks and i now have noticed a tiny hard lup under the skin on my right upper abdomen where i have been getting the pains, do u know what it is? please i am due to have a scan as my doctors think it cud be gallstones
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lung under the skin of upper abdomen. It can be dermatofibroma, dermatofibrosarcoma proteins or some other soft tissue tumor. Gall stone has no relation with lump. Still you should go for ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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My son was admitted to the hoapital with low hemoglobin... 5.7 two weeks ago. He had a endoscopy and colonostomy and found nothing. He had kawasaki and selling in heart and got off aspirin after two years in Feb. Now he has pain in his legs. .. blood in stoll but small amounts and stuff neck with headache plus pain in his shinns and feet. The doctors have tested his white blood cells and they seem normal. No anemia. Nothing in GI. Saw the hematologist and nothing is coming up. Normal kidneys and liver. The doctors are losing momentum. Where do I go from here. He just turned three. He is to young and healthy for this.
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Hi I did review your concern. I would advise a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy and rule out rare causes of anemia like sideroblastic anemia. Pure red cell aphasia childhood fibrosis plastic anemia and so on. Bone marrow study will be the best study in this case. Also, if not done, hemoglobin electrophoresis and detailed study may be undertaken afterwards followed by enzyme studies to look for obscure causes of anemia. I hope this helps. Wish you all the best. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor.
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a friend had a malignant lump removed from his neck then a pet scan in which revealed progression, he has been told he needs his tonsils removed and 3 teeth, and then 6 weeks of radiation and chemo he would like to have combined therapy! meaning aso herbal, where can he get advice on this, thank you
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He can take a second opinion here from the oncologist available.all he has to do is send the scanned copies of the reports and the query, and he can take consult. I did for my father taking a cardiologist second opinion from here...it was worth the money I paid. I never had to wait for any appointments or queue, and I could speak to him to my hearts content about WHT should be done and the outcome of all the options.can u imagine I had a 40-minute discussion over phone with the specialist til I was satisfied with clearing all my doubts???
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My blood creatinine is 1.2. That really does not seem to me to be cause for concern. Yet with a 30 year history of fibromyalgia and a 29 on the ANA test I am being told to cut out the NSAIDS and stick to tylenol for my pain. What do you think? Also, if NSAIDS are out, is there anything more effective than tylenol that you would suggest?Thank you.
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The normal creatinine levels for an adult male range from 0.6 to 1.2 mg/DL and for a female 0.5 to 1.1 mg/DL. This means that the value that you quoted is at the upper limit of normal and about to progress into abnormal kidney function. This is the reason that your doctors would have suggested discontinuing the NSAIDs. These medications are known to worsen or cause kidney disease. In addition to the Tylenol, there are pain medications in the opiate family that can be used. This would include medications such as codeine, tramadol and stronger opiates if necessary. I hope this helps
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My 4 yr old daughter has 101.0 fever and we can t seem to get it lower. Late last evening as high as 102.7. We use cool wet towel to help keep it lower and she is taking acetaminophen oral suspension every 4 hours. She has complained about some throat pain too. Is maintaining 101.0 ok or should we take her to the ER considering the possibility of strep throat?
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Hi, By what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require antibiotics at all. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I just got discharged today I had a DVT and they also found small clots in my lungs and signs of past small clots that have gone through my lungs. I smoke marijuana and was wondering if it would be a bad to try to use marijuana as a pain killer instead of percocets at this point?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. You should not use marijuana as painkiller. Marijuana smoking is known cause of DVT (deep venous thrombosis) and Pulmonary embolism. So better not to start marijuana smoking again. This will worsen your condition. You need to take blood thinner medicines for at least 6-8 months to dissolve blood clots. Avoid broccoli and other food which are rich source of vitamin K. So start blood thinner medicines and continue on it. Avoid marijuana smoking. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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hello, at this moment i have a sore throat, cough, a little bit of a headache if i move around too much and a fever. My temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius. Is this temperature normal for a fever and if it is not can you tell me what i should do to get better? Thank you
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Welcome to ChatDoctorAccording to your history provided, In my opinion you are suffering from viral fever. Normal body temperature is between 36.5 to 37.5 degree Celsius. At present, you should do following things1. Chat Doctor. Take Tab. Ivory, three times a day after Food for 3 days3. Steam inhalation, 4-5 times a day4.salt with warm water gargles,4-5 times a day5. Full bed RESIF fever doesn't subside after 2 days then you should consult your physician for further work upRegardsemail - [email protected]
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Im 21 and got a free blood pressure test at school from the nurses in training, and they got 124 over 68. So is this normal, good, bad? And my heart beat was around 55 beats per minute last time I checked as well. If that makes a clearer picture at all.
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The blood pressure readings depend on several things
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I was diagnosed with pericarditis 6 weeks ago they put me on colcry and ibu and I just had a 2nd echo and it showed the fluid is down and the inflammation looks better but if I over do it any at all I have a bad flare up. They cannot find the cause for it I have had every test is neg. I am getting very worn out. Do u know I any natural remedies that might help me.
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Hi I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. I would suggest you taking HomeopatChatDoctoredicines gives safe and permanent cure for your complaints how homeopathy can help you?-The selection of remedy in homeopathy system of medicine is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach.- This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. -The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat the pericarditis but to ad Chat Doctor. - As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several medicines are available for your condition.- treatment that can be selected on the basis of1. Causation,2.location 3.sensation,4. Modalities and 5.concomitant of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, you should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. I hope this is helpful for you, thank you
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I have had numbness in both feet up to my mid section and in both hand for almost 2 months. now it is really bad in my hands to the point that I have to look to see if I have something in my hands. also getting bad cramps in my hands & legs. I don t now know to explain everything that is going on, but in a lot of pain. I have had a cat scan of the spinal and brain. Spinal came back good but they found a white matter in the front part of the brain. do you have any idea what could be going on with me. Thanks Tracey 33 year old female
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. This can beedemaorleukodystrophyyou need to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http
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Hi, Im Jalyn. My four wisdom teeth were extracted six days ago. Two impacted, two PBI. Im still a bit puffy along my jaw line and a pulsating pain where the bottom two were, and my jaw is super sore as well as the back of my head and neck.Im pretty sure this is normal; Its just that Ive read too much about online and everyones story is different so it makes me a little nervous. I would really like your opinion on it if you dont mind. Thank you.
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Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would like to tell you that wisdom tooth extraction is not a simple procedure and often associated with post extraction complications like pain, swelling, difficulty in mouth opening, numbness, fever, malaise. You don't worry about the symptoms they will subside after sometimes. Follow the post-operative instructions given by the Dentist properly. Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Take care.
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I had a ct scan of abdominal and pelvic area cause I had pain on lower right side of abdomen. Thought it might have been appenditcitis. Dr. Said ct scan was fine but it showed I have pelvic phleboliths. I also have several kidney stones too. What do I do?
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. For kidney stones. It is important to know the number and size of the kidney stones. Any obstruction to the passage of urine by the kidney stones is also to be known. Treatment depends on the number, size and any obstruction that is happening. Consulting the urologist with your report once will help in knowing which treatment is most suitable for you. In general, people with kidney stones are asked to Chat Doctor. Please reduce foods containing oxalate like non veg, vegetables like spinach, tomato, cauliflower, brinjals, nuts and almonds. Avoid holding urine for long intervals. For phlebolithsNothing needs to be done for phlebitis. They are areas of calcium deposition within veins. This will not cause any additional health risks and are commonly seen in the elderly. No treatment is required. Please do not worry.
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I am a 20 y.o. female. I weigh 114 lbs and am 5 foot 3 inches. I have had chest pain now consistently for about 12 hours. Well, I wouldn t exactly call it pain, but definitely severe pressure with intermittent pain. It does seem to have gotten a little better since it started, but earlier today I was very short of breath and it felt like there was air or something in my lower throat. It also felt like something was pushing against my trachea. I have been slightly tachycardic and my BP was 139/92. I can also feel pressure, maybe almost tingling in my upper left back muscle, like it s been pulled or something. I m worried because I know unrelieved chest pain is a problem. I m also worried because I ve been on Adderall XR 40mg for about 4 years now, and I know there are a lot of heart conditions associated with that. I plan on going to the Dr. tomorrow morning if it hasn t subsided but I m honestly a little worried to go to sleep if it s something more serious.
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Hi dear though you are just 20 but as you are on amphetamines for 4 years a probable cardiac causes to be ruled out, amphetamines can cause ischemia, cardiac ischemia(less blood supply) is a very common side effect of using amphetaminesThey can also cause lung condition like pneumothorax which also presents with the same symptoms amphetamines can also cause severe gastritis and heart burn which also can present with the same symptoms would suggest you to go forEcg2d echo chest X-ray PA view this will help you to reach a diagnosis that what is the exact cause of pain and medication can be taken according to diagnosis thanks
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I had a bone scan to check to see if my prostate cancer had spread, but it showed negative. When I had an MRI scan however, there was dark patches showing on my skeleton in many places. I had to have a bone biopsy. Have you any ideas of what it could be. I am a man of 64.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, possibility of metastatic bone lesions is high in your case. Prostate cancer is known to have metastasis in bones. It gives osteoblastic secondaries. PET scan can pick up lesions only when they are more than 2-3 CMS. Small metastatic lesions can not be picked up by PET scan and hence you are having negative scan. In this case MRI is more sensitive because it can pick up lesions with size less than 1 cm. But biopsy and histopathological confirmation is needed for the diagnosis of bone metastases. So my suspicion is metastatic bone lesions and hence you need to get done biopsy for confirmation. Hope I have solved your. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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asthma question I hav most of the symptoms of asthma but have not taken any medication or been looked at for it I have shortness of breath and sometimes it feels like im holding my breath but I cant breath in or out at all but it doesnt happen while im asleep at least I dont think it does should I get it looked at or is it something I shouldnt worry about
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in 2000 they said i had a mild traumatic brain injury . i now have muscle and nerve dysarthria and dyspaghia. a new MRI with contrast of the stem says unremarkable mri of the brain. there is no acute intracranial process or acute ischemic changes identified no abnormalities of the cranial nerves are evident. can i still have had the traumatic brain injury in 2000 as the doctors said and i spent a year in treatment for
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. The causes of the dysarthria, and dysphagia, may be head injury, stroke, Parkinson disease, Lyme disease, myasthenia graves, intracranial pressure, and hypotension etc. You are concerned with the relief, and not the cause, anyhow you may need to have C.T. Scan of the brain and other tests for confirmation of the diagnosis. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to support the recovery. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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hi I am 24 years old I have been on my period for a month and 4 days it has not stopped. in the past I have had ovarian cyst and cervical cancer (stage 2) which my doctor told me she got back that was back in april, Could the cancer maybe back or the cyst or could it be something else that is causing me to bleed? I have been having really sharp pains in my stomach today and in the lower area. I do not have much of energy. I would go back to my doctor, but now I do not have any insurance and I do not have the money to go back.
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Hi, I can understand your concern. You should have to mention the details of treatment you have received. Anyway cervical cancer has a chance to relapse. Excessive bleeding is warning sign. You have to mention your cervical cytology report that is the pap smear report. If anything suspicious was found then you should proceed with a biopsy to rule out recurrence. Please do not delay. Consult your doctor immediately.
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How can my family history of cancer effect my chances. My father died for Lung Cancer and also had prostate. My Mom had Colon but survived, my Brother died of Brain Cancer, two Aunts on Fathers side died of Breast Cancer and one on my mothers. Two uncles on Moms side had lymphoma, one survived the other was murdered while still ill. Is there a TEST and does Insurance cover it?
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Hello Friend, From the history, I understand that there is a strong family history of cancer in you. As a doctor, I have to admit that the incidence and chance of developing cancer is on the increase in such patients. But I would like to give you hope because I am a Homeopath and in Homeopathy, there is definite plan of treatment in such cases and such disease tendencies can be corrected using genetic constitutional remedies. An expert Homeopath can very well remove the disease tendency in you and also keep you in perfect health preventing not only cancer, but any serious disease in the future. Our case taking would suffice and there are advanced investigations which are not needed for a Homeopath to prevent such disease tendencies. Best wishes to you. Do not get panicky which is an important cause for the precipitation of such serious diseases.
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I was exposed to toxic chemicals in a work environment. I had many problems early on. What upsets me is that in the almost 20 yrs. I am experiencing severe Panic, inability to focus on a task, ( organisational), mood fluctuations, DEPRESSION, anxiety attacks, loss of interest in all thinks. Can this be diagnosed and is there any help?
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Hi dear, what ever you described may be due to underlying depression and anxiety you have. But for diagnosis detail history and mental status examination is necessary. So consult psychiatrist. There are many medications for treatment of depression and anxiety and also psychotherapy.medication like SSRI (selective serotonin re uptake inhibitor), SARI (serotonin and nor epinephrine re uptake inhibitor), NASA (nor epinephrine and serotonin antagonist) etc discuss with doctor. Thank you
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hello...was looking up toperal er side effects..I feel really tired and lethargic since starting 50 mg ...I have lupus and RA was already fatigued...feelling overwhelmed with the tiredness..Started Effexor 75 mg ER with no relief after 2 weeks .Doctor said to increase dose and now feel even more tired, I take Plaquinel 200 mg bid for Lupus and RA with Buffered asprin 300 mg bid for pain...during flares a steroid injection with pain meds prn...looking for relief from fatigue. I have a excellent diet ..drink lots of water and try to walk daily..Thinking about stopping the Effexor and BP medication.
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Hi and thanks for the query. ChatDoctor and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today. I am so sorry to hear that you have so much fatigue and tiredness. Tiredness and fatigue may be related to lupus, or it may be a complication of tool or effector. It is really a very difficult situation, you can discuss with you doctor and probably he or she wants to change medicine one by one and see the response. At present, with your history, it seems that your tiredness is related to lupus only. But your doctor can tell you better. Hope this helps and provides answers to your question. I wish you good health.
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I have been dealing with fibromyalgia for at least 12 years and am now having trouble with lower back pain due to bulging discs. My pain level with my fybro has greatly increased in the past 5 years. So much that along with the chronic back pain I finally agreed to pain management to be able to function as normally as possible before the pain became so severe and continuous. I am also a roux n y gastric bypass success going on 12 years. I do still have malabsorption issues and am not able to take time released medications and always have to take a double dose of antibiotics when needed. I have been dealing with pain management center who simply do not understand the complexity of my situation, dont really have time to care or just dont want to spend extra time to understand and listen. I have attempted to work with them and explain that the current treatment just does not work. I am prescribed Norco 10/325 which helps take the edge off for a short period of time but I am never at a truly comfortable functioning pain level. I will soon have to provide a new provider as they are no longer accepting cash paying patients who do not have insurance. I do currently live in southeast Missouri and would appreciate any advice or recommendations at this point. I am very discouraged and running out of time and options. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your pain, but you do not have any option but to follow the treatment given by pain management, from this platform nothing much can be done only we can give you moral support, you had gone through such critical procedure, and then pain is more likely, the best way to rid out of this pain is bear it as hard as you can, once the pain intensity achieved the peak level then it starts declining slowly, and this phase gives much relief from the pain else all the pain killing pills are too dangerous for your health, be brave man, have good day.
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Hello Doctor, I am 15 weeks 5 days pregnant now and experience difficulty in breathing at times, mostly during night time. Also, I experience pain or sort of muscular pain in my left leg, towards the left side of my thigh. At times, when I get up from bed after rest, I find it difficult to balance myself due to pain in the leg. Kindly educate me on this.
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Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the difficulty in breathing especially at night needs a physical examination to rule out any respiratory or heart related problems. Also low He is also one of the causes so ruling OIT anemia is also needed. Nothing to worry. Avoid spicy and oily diet. Take antacids because sometimes the acidity also might present with similar complaints.Don't lie down immediately after dinner. Finish the dinner 2 hours before sleeping. The pain in the leg might be due to muscular pain. But if there is any associated swelling and redness then it needs to be evaluated otherwise need not worry and take paradox if the pain is severe. Best regards...
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I am 48, female, 54, 130 pounds (down from 140), BP 110/60 and have normal cholesterol. I have fatigue, light headedness, almost a dizzy feeling randomly and recently my doc heard a murmur. Echo and ENT visit were normal. Can carotid artery disease still occur with normal cholesterol and BP?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, carotid artery d can occur with normal cholesterol and blood pressure. So better to get done carotid Doppler first. If it is normal then no need to worry much. In my opinion, your symptoms are mostly due to post menopausal hormonal changes. After the age of 50\u00a0years, females tend to develop mood swings, easy navigability, dizziness etc. So better to consult gynecologist and get done hormone levels to rule out hormonal imbalance. You may need supportive hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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hello im 26 yrs old n my ht 5.4 n my wt is 57 i got marrid in 2005 n blessed wid a baby girl in 2006 after dat i used loop for 3 yrs and removed it in 2009 n used condoms for another 1 yr but got pregnant in jan 2010 but i used cytototec as soon i confirm pregnancy but as now i want to conceive again but no result from last 8 months i consulted a gyno she prescribed clomid but im a bit scred now wat shud i do? can u plz help me
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Hello, Thank You for trusting Chat Doctor Your doctor must have prescribed closed to help with ovulation. Closed is a very effective medication the helps with ovulation and conceiving. You don't have to worry at this point, since you have been trying only for past 8 months. Continue taking closed as prescribed, eat healthy and exercise regularly. The chances are you will conceive within next few months while on Closed. Hope I was able to help please ad Chat Doctor.
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At the top right side of my gums I feel my skin dangling and it hurts. Feels like I just got shots in my mouth after a dentist appointment. Also on the right side of my cheek I feel a line and its a white line. No pain. And in little spots I feel little bumps. No pain. Just tiny ones. What is this?
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HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorwhite line is nothing but a linear Alba which is a normal feature, little white spots you are talking seems to be Force granules which is a development anomaly but will not cause any harm so, for both of these features you don't have to be worried. Pain and tingling sensation on gums can be due to inflammation so better to visit dentist for scaling and can apply gum paint 3 to 4 times a day. Thank you
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hi.. 35 yrs male. I got my semen analysis report today it says sperm count 64.34 million/ml, motile 90%, ph 8.0, color opalescent whitish, abnormal spermatozoa 05%, pus cells 4-6 /hpf, RBC s detected. please explain what does red blood cell detected means? Thanks.
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HelloEverything in your semen analysis is normal. While presence of 2-3 RBC's in the semen is normal. When due to stimulation semen sometimes ejaculated in urethra, this produces mild injury, that's why semen contains RBC's and this is normal. If red blood cells are in large number then this is the cause of concern. Pus cells are normal. Normal fertility is associated with sperm counts >48 million/mL with motility>63 % and >13 % normal morphology (as all parameters are normal in your case). Good luck.
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hello, I believe I have a tooth abscess? though i have no pain my throat below my jaw on the left side is swollen. I have been taking aspirin--well Excedrin for it and it goes down much but comes back when I eat. I have or need dental work, just havent had the money. someone is trying to tell me i can die from this? I had one on my right die before and after days gotten amoxicillion for it and it cleared. I had this for several days now and am calling my dentist tomorrow to see if i can get amoxicillin again, i am ok with this or in a death situation? please
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Hi Thanks for the query It looks like an obstructed duct of submandibular salivary gland that is present under the jaw. Swelling under the jaw that increases just after eating is clear indication of obstructed duct as when there is obstruction in the duct of the salivary gland due to formation of crystalline stones known as Sialolithiasis from the minerals present in saliva the duct is blocked. When saliva flow increases suddenly when we start eating, and it cannot flow into the mouth there is back flow of saliva into the gland, and it swells. As the salivation gradually reduced and also some saliva seeps through narrow spaces left in the ducts there is reduced swelling. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated, and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation, although as you are pregnant x-rays cannot be taken. If it is suspected to be due to stone formation you can be advised to suck tart candies as at times the stones can flush out with heavy saliva flow. Superficial stones can however be pushed manually towards the duct orifice and can be removed. Deeper stones need surgical removal and for this it will be better till you deliver the baby. Hope this helps Regards
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My father is 91 and just told he has herpes. He has a nickle-sized black, crusty appearance spot on his upper lip. It does not resemble ANY herpes pics I ve seen. The one spot is all there is, he has had it aprox a week before his diagnosis. Other than raising (aprox 1/8 ) it has not changed much. It is sore to touch but does not itch or cause much pain besides. What else could it be? Where might I find other pics of other possible causes?
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The description in your query closely matches that of herpes labials which is caused by herpes simplex virus. This infection presents with grouped blisters fluid filled near the mouth and nose. The blisters break, crust and then heal without scarring after 7-10 days. Other causes of rash near mouth could be colitis caused by vitamin deficiencies. I suggest you apply acyclovir cream over the rash 4 times daily for faster healing. Thanks.
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Well I just took a bath and my girlfriend noticed that my left side in the area of my love handle is swollen compared to my right side. I m not currently experiencing any pain. I m not sure what would cause this to be enlarged. Any idea what could potentially cause this?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Slight difference in left and right may be normal. No need to worry much. As you have no pain no treatment is needed at present. You can get its x-ray and MRI to rule out any rare pathology. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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I got my Implanon taken out about 6 weeks about. I had a one day period last month. And my husband and I are trying to get pregnant, so I have been keeping track of my ovulation cycle and around the date I was supposed to be ovulation it said I wasn t. But my hips ache, I m eating everything in site, I am always tired and I get nausea at night. I am expecting my period around the 27th of this month. i have taken pregnancy tests and they come up negative. Tomorrow I go the the doc for further testing from an abnormal pap , should I have them run a pregnancy test and see?
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Hi, after removing Implant it will take 3 to 6 months for regularization of cycles. That may be reason for your an ovulation. Because of hormonal changes induced by hormonal contraceptives' pap smear can come abnormal sometimes. You better wait for 1 week after the date of missed period and repeat the test as some urine pregnancy test kits are less sensitive. Or you can go for blood test for pregnancy which can be done now. Take care.
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When I was thirteen I was told I had a birth defect that only 5% of the population at the time had where I have an extra bone or hook on my tailbone that can hitch into my lower vertebrae, causing extreme pain and causes me to become immobile for a few days when it acts up. Can you tell me what it is?
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There is a phenomenon which is congenital and benign referred to as SACRALIZATION or SUMMARIZATION where either the L5 vertebra fuses with the sacrum or the S1 vertebra fuses with the lumbar portion of the spine (L5). Typically, this is not a painful condition. If you would like to discuss this further then, upload a PDF of a radiographic report which demonstrates the defect to
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i am 17 and latley i had a problem . while i usally masturbate about 4 times a week its been more than 2 week that i havent found the urge to masturbate . i was wondering if it has got something to do with the fact that for this past weeks i feel realy tired as i can only sleep for 5 hrs daily beacouse of my job
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Definitely Yes. Tiredness can cause very low libido and thereby loss of interest in masturbation or sexual urge. This happens so because body needs energy even to have sexual urge. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http
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I found a large bump(the size of a superball)above my 7year old daughters right knee that appears when she bends her knee. It shows about 1 1/2 inches above her knee on the inside. She says it does not hurt. At first I thought it was bone but it moved a little when I pushed up on it. Any Ideas?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma., some amyloid tumor or malignant tumor. She should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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Hi ,I would like to know I was on Depo and was due for another injection in mid Nov and didnt go and decided to start Dec with Triphsal I was on a pack for 1 month without getting my period . On the 2nd pack right after sex a starting bleeding for 3 days very light bleeding now im feeling nauseous could I be pregnant
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Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about bleeding. It would be very unlikely that you are pregnant from this information you have provided. If this bleeding mild without any serious pains, I will suggest that you treat it as menses and see what happens. If it should last longer than your menses, flow in huge volumes or accompanied by sever pain, then you should go to the hospital so that examination and tests can be done to accurate diagnose the cause of these symptoms. I hope this ad Chat Doctor. Thank you so much for using our services, and please feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. I wish you the best of health.
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m having cyst in my right ovary of about 5cm m taking diane35 and androcur 50mg. garding this cyst??m worried because m only 24years old and unmarried,is there any problem after marriage regarding this cyst?although my dctor ask me that it will burst with medicine
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A cyst in the ovary can mean a number of things, one of them being cancer. In order to have some idea of its nature, you need to get a blood test called CA-125. If It's raised, then there are chances that it harbors cancer, and you need to get the cyst removed. If it is normal, and the cyst is not increasing in size on serial monthly ultrasounds, and if there is no solid area within the cyst on the ultrasound, then you have nothing to worry about.
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Hello,In the past 10 months I have experienced 3 episodes of vertigo. The last one was 5 days ago and it was the worst. My doc has me on betahistine to control any dizzy spells. He thinks I may have a viral infection. I am terribly ill. I have headaches, shakes, nausea, am weak and just a general sense of feeling sick. Is this normal and how long should it last? I am terrified by the dizziness as I have 2 kids and can t live with this forever.
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Hello, I went through your question And understand your concern. I think you are experiencing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. This situation, unlike viral infections of the vestibular nerve, tends to last shorter and have recurrences. That's why your GP prescribed betahystine. You can have a neurologist perform you the Ella maneuver, which should resolve the dizziness. If it does not help, and given the not usual frequency (3 EP in 10 months) I would recommend an MRI, which would exclude other causes(including viral infection of the vestibular nerve) rather than make the diagnosis of BPPV. Betahystine has several adverse effects like all Chat Doctor. But some reports have shown beneficial effect on BBVP. So it is not entirely safe, but if you have for sure BBVP I would recommend to continue this therapy. Wishing you good health, please feel free for further questions.
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I dont know if I`m depressed or just stressed, I can`t sleep unless i`m dead tired and I just dont want to do anything, when i do wake up, I dont want to go out, I dont want to talk to anyone. Eating a lot more than usual. I was just off for a week, the whole time, I couldn`t do anything except think about my life, or think about work. I dont know what to do, or who to talk to.
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Hi, I read your query and can understand what you might be going through. The symptoms that you have mentioned are suggestive of depression. I would advise you to seek a psychiatric consultation for the same. Thorough evaluation will be needed and accordingly treatment with anti-depressants might be started. Current lot of anti-depressants are safe and very effective. You can also start exercising daily, which will also help you overcome your current situation. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.
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Hi... m 35 weeks pregnant n my alt sgpt value is 181. One week beafore it was 54. Ten days before i was suffering with severe itching in the soles of feet n palms of hand. Frm thn there z no itching... but now the enzyme value is increasing... i just wanna ask cud i wait for ten days to deliver my baby as thn starts my 9 month n my baby will b normal to deliver on 9 month... plz suggest
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Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Your symptoms and the rising enzyme levels suggest that you are experiencing obstetric homeostasis. The exact cause should be detected through proper clinical evaluation and the fetal well-being should be carefully monitored because with such high levels, still birth or premature birth can occur. Fatty liver or gall stones can cause such rise. Liver function should be properly assessed through other tests as well. Ursodeoxycholic acid is used to manage. Usually, delivery is advisable at 37 weeks as soon as the baby is mature. If early intervention is planned, steroid injections should be given to enhance fetal lung maturity. Hope this helps. Wish you safe motherhood.
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Hello. I m 41, and two years ago while doing pullups, I felt something give in my left biceps. As a former athlete I am familiar with broken bones, sprains, tendonitits, et cetera, but have been surprised that my biceps has ached off an on for two years. There is no bulge indicating a torn tendon, and really there has been no loss of strength either. Like I said, I m surprised the dull ache has continued and am asking for a course of action. Thanks.
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Hi, According to me There may be biceps Strain or partial tear of fibers in both above condition you cannot see pop up of belly. I think you can avoid 4-week biceps exercise and allow those muscle fiber to heal and keep your arm in sling and then after 4 to 6 weeks, gradually start exercise if then also pain persists, get an MRI done. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, I ve been experiencing what feels like a burning sensation around my cervix area.. and sometimes a mild pinching pulling feeling like I sometimes feel during/just after a papsmear. There are no other symptoms, no discharge, no odor... I have had this happen before in the last couple of years, the doctors tested me for all sorts of things and everything came back negative with the exception of them saying that they could see very minor amounts of bacteria. They prescribed me flagyl, which made me sick.. then they gave me clyndamicin, which I opted not to take and instead used boric acid suppositories.. that seemed to clear it right up. Well, it is back and has been for about a week, it has been about 8 months since the last flare up. I have been using boric acid and it didn t help.. I still had the clyndamicin so I opted to go ahead and take it this time, and I m about halfway through.. (4x a day for 2 weeks).. and I m not getting any relief yet.. I have been with the same partner for 2 years now, and I m certain he is faithful as we work and live together.. so WHAT IS GOING ON?..I bought one of the OTC screening tests .. and the yellow did turn a little bluish.. which indicates bacteria not yeast.. but why am I only experiencing burning and no other symptoms.. is this BV? Cervicitis? Urethritis?.. or does it matter? it is all a form of a bacterial infection that is all treated the same way. I really don t want to go back to the doctor at this point.. we spent a fortune last year going back and forth only for them to tell me the same thing... We dont really know.. you have a small amount of bacteria showing but that isn t unusual.. here take an antibiotic! ...
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Hello, I think it is a fungal infection patch. Usually around the ring and underneath it soap and moisture(water, sweat) tend to accumulate which is a good medium for fungal infections. When you get a fungal infection anywhere in the body spores from it, can infect other places too. Local antifungal cream applying for 7 -10 days on all those patches will turn them noneffective but sometime would take to turn them to normal textured skin.
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I have told by my doctor that I have the shingles. It started with a swollen big toe and moved up my leg. I am having trouble with a swollen stomach just under the rib cage, it is painful and feels very hard, like there is something in there. What is this and what can I do to stop the discomfort?
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Hello, Cannot say in your particular case, but I can say that shingles goes in bands and this is not a pattern than it has. There are a number of serious conditions this could be with the linking factor that they cannot be diagnosed nor treated online. Overwhelming infection from a toe is one of many and this is rapidly fatal if not treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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my 5 1/2 year old granddaughter has developed a bump on her spine about halfway down her back. It would change colors. She went for an ultrasound and they found that one of her vertebrate (?) was split maybe and one piece was growing on top of the other. She also has frequent growing pains in her feet (her words). She will be going to the pediatric orthopedic doctor but I could find nothing on this. They said biped spinal process.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggest spin IFID - it's a congenital defect (with birth) generally detected before birth antenatal.2. Frequent pains are due to the involvement of the nerve - possibility of compression can not be ruled out.3. In this case MRI spine would give good anatomical delineation of the lesion and extortion can be assessed.4. I think you need to see the neurosurgeon or a pediatric neurologist for better evaluation. Is involvement of nervous system is there. 5. Cn not b ignored or dallied, and it may progress and complicate, the defect has to be closed. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.
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