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hi doctors out there I want to know if you been trying to get pregnant for 9yrs and didn t and you been taking birth control pills then stop then you start taking prenatal vitamins 3 months after taking birth control pills then stop taking those to and then have unprotected sex wit your man 2 days after stop taking prenatal pills and 3 days later you see a dark brown spot in your panites way after you had cramps wat does this means because I have doubts im pregnant because ive been trying for a long time but got no luck so can you tell me wat this means please im concern
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Hi, Prenatal vitamin pills usually won't affect menstrual cycle. After stopping the birth control pills it will take some time for regularization of hormonal levels. The possible causes for spotting are
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Hi! My boyfriend started feeling really bad last night. He is 21 years old. We live in Charlotte, NC. And he is experiencing fatigue, fever, abdominal pain (more on left), and frequent and painful bowel movements. Yesterday we went hiking and swimming at Stone Mtn, NC. When we got home at 11
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The symptoms and the description are typical of Tick fever. The symptoms also hint about an infective cause. However, unless there is a sign of tick bite with a rash, the doctor won't be able to confirm it. He has to conduct the necessary tests to confirm this. We also think your boyfriend had physical exhaustion due to intense physical activity along with fever and deny Chat Doctor. We suggest taking him immediately to a Family Physician or a hospital nearby and get the appropriate care.
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hi i just wanted to ask im a muslim and im really worried about my 4 year old she sliped on a triangle cone at school and landed on her vagina when she came home there was a bruse at the outside parts of her vagina and a tiny amount of dark blood came has she loost her vaginity how would i know i took her to the gp the doctor said she cant see any thing its very unlikly .but im really worried
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Hi. Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You have a girl child 4 years old who has sustained injury vulva and vagina your worry is whether it could be hymnal rupture. Madam hymen rupture is now a usual phenomenon as girls child Chat Doctor. Kindly don't confuse it with loss of virginity.I'm not sure about hymnal rupture but telling you not to worry, it could be still external. Hope the doctor whom you have met given antibiotics and painkillers. Maintain good hygiene of your baby girls personal part Contact a doctor in person if bleed recurs. Take care Madam.
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Hi, I am 48, 115kgs and generally in good heath, however 4 weeks ago my scrotum swelled up to the size of a softball (probably 15cm in diameter) and the skin became very thick (after flu like symptoms). I have been on 4 types of antibiotics. The size has decreased a little bit, mabey 30% less but the skin is still very thick.
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What you have experienced is an Epididymis and Testes infection and the good news is that the pain comes down fairly soon, but the bad news is the swelling will persist for a fairly long time and the size may never reach normal even after the infection has completely subsided. The common source of this infection is the urinary tract and I suggest you make sure this does not happen again as it is likely to do by ruling our any urinary obstruction. Ensure your blood glucose levels ate normal and urine does not show any pus cells
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My name is Geetha. when I was 13 years old(1992) I got my abdominal surgery due to twisted cyst in right tube. so there is no right ovary and tube. when I was 21 years old (2000) I got appendicitis operation.now I am 32 years old.Igot married one year back. I got regular periods. I conceived in last january.the 40th day I got severe stomach pain and bleeding then I got two injections. then there was no pain for two weeks.after that I got little bit periods continously for four days then we scanned and found that it was left tube ruptured pregnancy . it was bleeding from the tube,they cut the damaged part.It was operated on Margh 7th. I got periods on march8ththen april 7th. this month It didnt come . we scanned and we found that it isnot pregnancy.and they told that there is no natural conceive for me. only by test tube baby.that too 35 will get out of 100.my question is what is percentage for me to get a test tube baby? that is any other test is there for ladies to find about there conditions to get the baby? age 32 height 167 cm weight 61kg
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Hi Geetha, The chances of conception after invited fertilization (IVF) are around 30%. This means that 30 out of 100 patients undergoing IVF are likely to get pregnant after the procedure. The chances of conception are better before the age of 35 years. Based on your case history, IVF seems to be the only option for you. If you want to attempt IVF, it is advisable to do so before you reach 35 years of age. Do consult a good gynecologist who will advise you to regard appropriate investigations. Hope I have answered your query.
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Hi, may Ikno one thing regarding my brother s condition.my brother is 22 years old and he has blood pressure 170/110.he is well built and doing regular exercise.after Ultra Sonography doctors told that kidney size is different.ie,left kidney is 7.9 cm and right kidney is 10.5 cm.and now they are preparing for surgery. so doctor i want to know that what disease condition it is and what is happening with him.i am so tensed. plz reply me.
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Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your brother symptoms could be related to renal arteries fibrodysplasia, which is narrowing of the renal arteries. This could be the cause underlying arterial hypertension, as this is a very uncommon disorder in young patients. Surgery will help improve his situation and preventing further aggravation of arterial hypertension and the renal function. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Can you please explain the ways to cure bad breath/halistos ? I mean I know there are thousands of them online ..... but still I would like to know from you. P.S. Lack of oral hygiene isn t the cause. I brush my teeth twice a day or sometimes even more, use tongue cleaner to clean my tongue, floss and also rinse/gargle with mouthwash( Listerine ). Thanks !!
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Halitosis - bad breadth has many reasons right from the food you eat to the acid secreted in your stomach. The main factors are with oral hygiene maintenance. Inspire of brushing regularly.there are deposits that get accumulated on the teeth surface, that does not come out with your brushing... You have to get your teeth cleaned from a dental surgeon. Hence, we recommend getting the teeth cleaned every 6 months. These deposits cause gum enlargement. Bacteria thrive in these spaces and decomposes the food you eat leading to halitosis. If you feel your mouth is getting Chat Doctor. .have plenty of water...
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I am getting pain in my arm after 11 years from my surgery. Never really had any huge issues and seems to have come on overnight. Pain is almost unbearable. Im thinking potential arthritis? Should I definitely see a doctor? Heat and Iboprufen only things that seem to help
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Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion I recommend ibuprofen when needed only, hot massages with topical gels, muscle relaxants, avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movements, physiotherapy and even yoga will be effective for you A lot of causes but the most common are muscular spasm, shoulder joint arthritis, cervical herniation so I suggest X-ray and MRI and some lab investigations for proper evaluation and management. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
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Every single time I eat anything sweet even fruit but really bad if I eat actual sugar such as cake or a cookie, I get a red itchy, smelly rash in my belly button or fold of skin within an hour. I have been doing really good losing weight, havent had anything sweet but apples and strawberries for a month so today I allowed myself some treats and I am immediately itchy. Annoying, what should I do?
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Hi, This seems to be food allergy which causing your rashes over abdomen. Food allergy can be diagnosed only on the basis of detailed history taking and thoroughly clinical examination by an expert. Although there are laboratory allergic testing of food is being done nowadays but none of them is reliable clinically and also adds extra cost to the patient. The best way to cure allergy is to avoid contact of that particular allergen. However, there are very good medicines like epinephrine, steroids, antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers are available in market to combat allergic symptoms. Consult dermatologist or allergic specialist for further advise. Thanks.
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Hi, In the past several months I ve noticed a dark red ovalish spot inside my lower lip . It appears to be merely discoloration and is not raised. It doesn t hurt. My dentist noticed it too, last week and recommended a biopsy by an oral surgeon. I don t have great dental insurance so I m waiting instead to see my general physician--in three weeks after her vacation! so she can refer me to a specialist covered by my insurance. The dentist referred to it as a lesion. I m a 52-year-old female in generally good health. What could this be? Thank you.
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Hi, It is very difficult to guess what that lesion is until checked clinically. It is always better to get a biopsy done to rule out anything serious in such cases as your dentist has recommended. As you have decided to wait for your physician then I would recommend you to keep a check on this discoloration to make sure that it does not change color or increase in size. If you find any such changes in the same you must go for a biopsy immediately. Regards
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My friend s son recently underwent laparoscopic due to abnormal pain on his right side of lower abdomen....the DOC told there s a kind of bouncing sensation felt when he pressed on the painful area.However the pain and bouncing still persist even after the doc did some minor detachment on the area. The doc isnt sure of the causes and suggested the boy may need major operation in the colon to identify the cause......i feel this is ridiculous......pls help me what could have been done
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Pain in right side of lower abdomen could be due to constipation, right kidney stone, appendicitis, bowel cancer, hernia, pelvic inflammatory disease, ulcerative colitis. Now I can not say what exactly your doctor have done since I have not seen any document of patient file. Here I suggest if your doctor is not sure what it is then change your doctor and take a secondary opinion. For evaluation ultrasound of abdomen as well ct scan also may be needed. I suggest going ahead if needed and suggested by the next doctor to evaluate properly and take treatment according to it. Take care.
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My daughter just completed track practice (running 5 miles during the practice) and right after the run she started complaining about sharp pain right by her right hip. She is not nauseous or feverish. The pain came on suddenly and we are concerned about appendicitis. She is acting normal and says that the pain is worse when she is up and walking, better when she is sitting or lying down. Should we be concerned?
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Hi there. Hip pain in the young is definitely a cause of concern. If your daughter is in the age group of 12-14 years, the foremost problem that come to my mind and I would need to rule out if such a patient presented to my clinic would be a Slipped capital femoral epiphysis(SAFE), where the growing end of the femur head separates or slips from the growth plate. This can lead to subsequent abnormalities in the hip and arthritis leading to an early joint replacement surgery if not treated on time. Girls can be affected even though it affects boys. It is more alarming if they are not able to bear weight on the affected side. Another problem which may present in the child Chat Doctor. So I suggest you get X-rays of her pelvis done with both hips and consult your doctor.
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I have a hard golf ball size bump under skin on the bottom of my vagina. It s so swallowen that it s covering the hole to my vagina. It hurts so bad. I ve been sitting in hot baths. Putting heating pads on it. It s to the point that the skin is so raw I get this sharp burning sensation every time I move. It s killing me to walk. Please help me
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is very likely to be an inflamed Bartholdi cyst and in this case heating pads won't be efficient. You should see a gynecologist since this abscess should be surgically incised and Chat Doctor. Otherwise, it may just grow and cause even more intensive pain.Also, antibiotic therapy may be required, so you should not delay doctors visit anymore. Bartholdi cyst is a common condition, and it is best to solve it once forever. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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My Mother recently had a tooth pulled, and two root canals. A few weeks later she started getting a scratchy throat and golf-ball sized swollen glands. All of that turned into a very bad cold...head and sinus area mostly. She has been on Bactrim for 5 days and the glands are still swollen one side and below her chin. She says she has no pain in the glands or difficulty in swallowing. Any other ideas as to what may be causing the glands to swell. She is also tired, and nauseated from the antibiotics. ??????
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Hello, I can understand your concern. Teeth extractions and root canal treatments do not have any causative factor in development of throat infection. In addition, the throat problems and swelling have started after a few weeks of completing dental treatments. As you are suggesting that your mother has a bad episode of cold and sinusitis, it is just a coincidence that the throat infection and sinusitis have started after completion of dental treatment. If she is suffering from infection in tonsils (Tonsillitis), then having swollen lymph nodes in the neck can be observed. Antibiotics can cause the nausea and vomiting as side effects. I would suggest you to visit an ENT specialist for examination of your mothers throat and further investigations. Treatment can be started after the examination and investigations. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish your mother feels better soon. Best,
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for the last month, I have felt like there is a lump in the back of my throat, when I look I see some white it is smooth it isn t a bump. What is this and is it dangerous. I have booked to see my doctors. When I swallow I feel like there is a lump. YYYY@YYYY
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some granular pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection. It can lead to lump like feeling in throat. You should take a course of antibiotics like azithromycin. Warm saline water gargles can be helpful. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health
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my wife had a recent seizure, is on seizure meds, and is having withdrawal symptoms withdrawing from tramadol. she has not slept in 4 days. She took ambien for two days and still is not sleepiing. i am waiting for her dr to call me back, but should i take her to the ER
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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to with Chat Doctor. You should know that sleep deprivation can trigger seizures. If the seizures become frequent, I recommend going to the ER for an urgent treatment and some blood lab tests. Meanwhile, I recommend taking lorazepam 2.5 instead of ambient, to help her sleep. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,
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My CT Scan indicates a 2.1 cm subpleural mass at the left lung base near the left costophrenic angle was not present on prior study on 11/19/2007. The adjacent pleural thickening is also new in this study. The CT scan follows hospital admission for bilateral PE and DVT on 50 yr old male. No history of cancer or other lung disease.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. New development of mass like lesion in lungs associated with pleural thickening is more suggestive of lung cancer. Simultaneously development of pulmonary embolism (PE) and DVT (deep venous thrombosis) are also favoring lung cancer more. So you will need Biopsy from that mass lesion to confirm the diagnosis of lung cancer. Treatment is directed on the basis of type of lung cancer. So consult pulmonologist and get done Biopsy from the mass for further treatment and management. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi ive been having a lower stomach area soreness a lot. It hurts to slouch sometimes. I also have some back aches and nausea feeling. I had unprotected sex about a month and a half ago. Then i got a late period. It was late by almost 2weeks. I dont know why this is happenening, are there any possible things it could be?
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Hi! Good evening, I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Unprotected sex could give rise to a pelvic infection which might give rise to pain in the lower abdomen. However, an unsuspected pregnancy can not be ruled out, and so I would prefer a serum Chat Doctor to rule this out and an ultrasound abdomen to be done to know the state of pelvic organs. Therefore, I would advise you to get your self clinically assessed by a gynecologist, and go for the investigations as per her advice for further management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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Have had bronchitis for a week now been coughing alot been taking mucinex some natural remedies tylendol hot tea with lemon drinking lots of water and grape juice sprite you name it this morning I coughed in the shower and got some dark spots of blood, than this evening I noticed some also I know the mucinex has helped keeping it loose. I also grease my chest and back, throat at evening time with Vicks which also helps, had a lung Exray a week ago was clear please advise me if I should get this checked out tomorrow! Thanks Lorie
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). It is seen in bronchitis (uncontrolled) and lung infection. Since your recent chest x-ray is normal no need to worry about lung infection. Possibility of uncontrolled bronchitis is more. So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). This will tell about severity of bronchitis. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need additional inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hello, I m AAAA , 40 yr Male having SGPT 80, SGOT 56, GRADE-I FATTY CHANGE IN LIVER (as per recent USG ). PLEASE ADVISE HOW I SHOULD TAKE CARE OF MY HEALTH. ALSO URIC ACID LEVEL HIGH 8.9. I don t feel any problem due to the above. Whether I should take medicines? My email address is YYYY@YYYY
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HELLO SIR, Well, you have got a little elevated liver enzymes and a fatty liver. I would like to know if you are an alcoholic and if so please abstain from alcohol use. But your uric acid levels are high, so I would advise taking a low protein diet and reduce non-vegetarian food. You may have to take a few uric acid lowering agents like allopurinol after consulting your physician. A lifestyle modification is the most that is required. Good luck
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Hi, I am a chronic carrier of HBV according to tests ( HBSag and Alisa ) of last 3 years . But a week ago i got tested myself for liver function and HBSag by PCR-Quantitative Which shows that my liver is functioning properly and PCR-qtt. value is below detectable assay ( i.e 50 IU/ml ) . Is there any possibility that i could get rid of this +ve report of basic screening because In countries like Pak , No0ne does PCR-Quantitative for job etc. My carrier is on peak of risk ! please do guide
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist. I can understand your concerns. Presently there is no need for any treatment since the virus is in inactive stage. Present medicines available for the treatment of HBV do not lead to negativity of Bag what they do is they suppress the viral replication and keep HAVANA to low level only. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health
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Recently I have got a problem of very narrow & dry penis foreskin at the tip.It has got cracks at the foreskin tip.And the inner skin is patchy redish.I tried Sofradex F cream & Moiste cream alternately thrice a day, for last 3 days. No improvement.Pl help.
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HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely a fibrosis. The definite treatment for it is circumcision, surgical excision of foreskin. First choice of treatment is local steroid ointment application. The ointment you are using is steroid plus antifungal. If no improvement then you can discuss with a general surgeon for circumcision. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.
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I am a retired Government Officer aged 62. I am taking atorlip 10 and eltroxin 25, not diabetic. The BP is often at lower border. The problem with me is that after falling asleep I am having numbness in head. If I continue to sleep I do not feel it but when I wake up I feel numbness or drowsiness or a type of head ache; I cannot express the actual nature of it. During day time while watching TV or reading something I fall asleep and even if I sleep only for a very short time I feel the numbness and it will take about half an hour to get to normalcy. I am having a slight cervical spondilosis but the Ortho Surgeon I have consulted said that the numbness in head is not due to this. I would request your valuable advice in the matter. Varghese Oommen
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Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Based on the description of symptoms, I suspect Positional head numbness as the causative factor. At times during certain positions of sitting or sleeping blood flow is restricted through the artery in the neck thereby decreasing circulation to the head and causing head numbness. Simply changing the position of the head and neck will resolve the issue. There are many other causes that may produce head numbness for which a detailed clinical examination by a Neurophysician is mandatory. Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Hi I have a 2 and a half year old daughter who was born at 7 months, she was a premiee and stayed in the nicu for close to 2months, her gross & fine motor skilss are great, her speech is delayed... but she keeps having these nose bleeds... should i be concerned? Literally blood is pouring out..
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Hi... if it had been occasional nose bleeds you need not worry. But as you quote that literally the blood is pouring out I suggest that she requires evaluation for bleeding disorder. If the bleeding is always from a particular single nose you need not worry but if the bleeding is from both nostrils and very, very frequent definitely this requires evaluation by an experience with pediatric ENT surgeon after bleeding disorder has been ruled out by pediatrician. Regards -
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Doctor My 8 year daughter is suffering from severe chest congestion and fever recurrence and not able to have easy breathe. Also she has dry cough and wheezing sound in her breathe. She is taking Asthaline syrup 5 ml tds, levicet 5 ml & Montair 5 mg at night but not much relief.Please suggest me that can i give her A B phylline or Omnacortil ds in what doses and how many days as her exams are going on.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your daughter is having either bronchitis or asthma. Her symptoms are more suggestive of post infectious bronchitis. And best treatment fir bronchitis is inhaled therapy with inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. Inhaled bronchodilators like formoterol, albuterol should be given twice daily. ICS like budesonide, fluticasone should also be given twice daily. You can give Phyllis, but don't give omnacortil (oral steroid). Better to give ICS then oral steroid in child Chat Doctor. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
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my brother has had a few episodes of extreme muscle twitching of all four extremities which cause him to have difficulty walking. after the episode is over he is extremely fatigue, wold sleep, when he wakes he is not having the shakes on the outside but says that he is having the shakes on the inside aand he still is having difficulty walking. Could this mean he might have MS
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Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems that you have muscle twitches or articulations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. You might consult your doctor who can order 1. A few blood tests including thyroid function tests, 2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels. 3. Serum B12 levels In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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I had a pilonidal cyst surgically removed in 1971. The incision was never surgically closed. I recently have had some drainage but I m not sure if it s just sweat or not. My daughter says I have moles that look scaly in my butt crack and that they are crusted. I have been soaking in the tub. My tailbone doesn t hurt. What do you think?
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Hello, I have studied your case. There can be coccyx bone injury For resistant coccydynia sacral local block injection may be helpful. Phototherapy [local injection] may also work for sacral pain. Consult your doctor for injection. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Continue site bath and use of ring cushion. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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hi doctor, my husband was diagnosed with tb, he also had some fluid on his right lung before. Now he has been completed his 6 months tb medication. Sometime he feel short of breath after doing some exercise, we did check up to our GP, also did chest x-ray. GP said he completely recover, but left very minimal fluid. My question is what happen with my husband? if he fully recover then why the fluid not completely gone, also sometime he feel short of breath. Thank you in advance for your answer.regards
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done ultrasound examination of chest. After treatment in pleural effusion, healing occurs by pleural thickening. So on chest x-ray both thickening and effusion look similar. So ultrasound is needed to rule out effusion. In my opinion your husband has pleural thickening, not effusion. TB infection can cause morphological changes in lung and makes it more prone to bronchitis. So breathlessness in your husbands' case can be due to bronchitis. So we need to rule out this by PFT (PULMONARY Function Test). So no need to worry about effusion, it will be thickening only. And get done PFT too.
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Hello, I am taking Procaria 30mg and Coeg 6.25 mg. I have been taking them for 2 weeks and I am experiencing lower back pain on my left side. Can this be a side affect of the drugs? Besides high blood pressure I am in good health with no other health conditions.
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Depending on age, occupation and physical habits, low backache may have different causes of origin. Left side lower backache may not be from meds you are taking, even then get you Kidney function tests like serum creatinine, urea and urine test done for ruling outside effects. If movement of back, bending or twisting is originating symptoms of pain, and you feel tender points in low back area, then maybe it's an isolated backache. You may take ibuprofen 400\u00a0mg Twice a day for it after meals, do some hot fomentation and avoid strain to back in meantime
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last year i had high risk preganancy,when i was in my 6th mnths i had vri bad iching from head to toe and from that day my health was very bad and gradually blood supply to baby was decearsing and in my 8th month baby condition was bad has there was blood supply was only to brain and heart and i lost my baby.doctors said it was iugr.i want to know in case if i conceive now will i have the same problem and if it is so,is there any treatment for the same from the early stage of pregancy and how much does it cost.please reply i want to have a baby without any complications in my health.
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HI, I understand your concern. To avoid IUGG in next child, there should be a planned pregnancy with both of the sex partners in perfect health, good sperm & ovum quality, good nutrition, with proteins/ iron/ calcium/ vitamins containing food & folic acid/ vitamin E supplements by both the partners. - pregnancy should be diagnosed earlier. Regular monthly pregnancy check up by your obstetrician / get investigated as per doctors advise & take medicines as per advise./ good nutritive diet throughout pregnancy. This way a regular pregnancy care would, will bless you with a full term, healthy, bony baby as you wish for, be positive. Thanks.
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Hi I m am 27 years old and over the last 3 years I ve has trouble leaving the house. Everytime I know I have to leave the house my ibs starts if feel nervous start sweating and automatically feel sick. Even if ppl visit the house I try to avoid conversations. I even get this feeling when my own parents visit but when I m at home with my partner and children I feel fine but sometimes I shake for no reason I m really self contious I have ibs real bad so spoils plans fir family outings. My partner Is starting to get anoyed now which is making me worry that she may ask me to move out. I m also a lil over weight. I hate being over weight but since I haven t left the house in a while I just sit and play games on computer which is my comfort always has been I can talk to my friends over the Internet but never face to face I m addicted to drinking coca cola and can t stop because I shake to much when off it. I m now sweating and shaking just wrighting this. Even doing the simplest task like washing up and tidying make me sweat alot and feel sick I ve tried working out but I m to lazy and just give up. I know I need help but am afraid to go see the doctor and feel if I do they mite think I m crazy and then maybe be taken away from my kids which is my worst fear in the world. Please if anyone can help me please I would appreciate your input. I spoke to a doctor a little in detail and he said he thinks I have G.H.D he explain a little about it and sounds spit on bit would like to hear Ur views and see how I could get help
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the given symptoms, if they are correct and true, you are troubled with severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I am really sorry to hear that you kept this problem within you for so many years. Timely diagnosis and psychiatric intervention could have cured you fully. Even still, you have a chance. Psychiatric treatment combined with psychotherapy could provide you recovery. Please do what is necessary. Don't delay even another second. If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to overcome your problems. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hi,I have had a large painful bump in my left temple for about a week and also noticed a very painful lymp node yesterday, also on the left side (above the clavicle). I thought the bump in the temple was a spider bite, but now Im wondering if it could also be a swollen lymp node.
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Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Painful lymph node is suggestive of infection. You need to show it to a physician for a physical examination of the swelling and also to look for the site of infection. He may then start you on a course of antibiotics to control the infection. If even after that the swellings have not reduced then a needle biopsy of them will be needed to come to a diagnosis. Regards
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Hi my child has had a rash that started in her diaper are and has spread all over the body we were given an alergy med by her Dr. But now the rasChatDoctores and goes every couple of hours is hot in the rash and slightly purple and bumbumpy what can we use to calm it.
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Hi...by what you quote this looks like urticaria or a simple skin allergy. You can use HY Chat Doctor. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine, but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your pediatrician. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
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I sneezed and immediately after had the most severe lower back pain. I cant sit or walk without feeling excruciating pain. Its been 2 days and muscle relaxer and pain killer are not doing much to ease the pain or allow me to walk or sit up. Please help
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Hi, it is of great concern that muscle relaxant and painkillers are even not able to receive your pain, so you should consult an orthopedic immediately and let him examine you and if required then go for X-ray of vertebral column and MRI to exclude vertebral disc prolapse and then follow your doctor for the management, it is not good to experiment any more on yourself with different Chat Doctor. Wish you all the best.
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Sir!i m 23 year old,city Bannu KPK Pakistan and Education Master in Computer Science.Sir!i m doing Masturbation so much time due to which my penis size become small and at the time of erection some liquid flows from my penis.now please guide me what i should do to recover my power.i shall be very thankful to you.
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HelloMasturbation is practiced by many males, but its obsession is bad. Ejaculation during excitation may be due to overexcited state. You should avoid provocative literature and videos. You should try to be calm and try to engage yourself in your job. Masturbation is not related to shortening of penis. If condition persists the may need psychological counselling. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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hi doctor good morning. I was bitten by well-vaccinated dog yesterday morning.I was wearing jeans at that time.The bite left the area swollen and sore and left a tooth mark (a break in the skin but no bleeding) This morning there is a bruise in a ring shape around the tooth mark. Should I be worried. Do i need to have any vaccination
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question completely, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best way possible. The post Exposure Prophylaxis of rabies depend upon the degree of exposure, and the prophylactic measures may vary from simple antirabies vaccines to the use of passive immunity, in the form of anti-rabies serum or immunoglobulins, but since rabies is a potentially fatal disease and its post exposure vaccination have shown to be having almost 99.9% efficacy, so normally doctors don't recommend taking chances, so even for trivial scratches the vaccinations are suggested quite often. But in your case, since dog is well vaccinated, and since you know the vaccination status of the dog, then it must be, a pet dog likely. So it would be still encouraging if you reconfirm the exact booster dosages and whether the vaccines schedule was followed, as per protocol. If dog is available, it can be examined by a vet to reconfirm whether it has any signs and symptoms of rabies? Also, the history that, whether it was a provoked bite or spontaneously unprovoked incidence is very important, in case of stray dogs mostly. The kind of wound you inflicted is a category 2 wound, which needs rabies vaccination normally, without any need of antirabies serum. But since dog is well vaccinated as you have described\u2019t hen need of vaccination declines. I would still suggest you, that even if there is a little of ambiguity, regarding the dogs' status, you can start anti rabies vaccination according to regular schedule of day 0,3,7 and 21. And meanwhile god can be kept under monitoring. If the dog doesn't show any kind of symptoms in 10 days, then the vaccination can be stopped. I hope this answered your question. If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise, rate and close the discussionRegrads.
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Hi - i ve had numbness/tingling/aching in my left arm for quite a few weeks now..sometimes my hand shakes so badly i need to sit on it to still it - i carry a lot of tension in my shoulders though.. i have bronchitus at the moment and woke up today with a burning pain through my left arm, starting in my armpit - along with shortness of breath and chest pain i m just a little concerned
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac causes as you are having left sided chest pain and left arm pain. So first get done ECG and 2D ECHO to rule out cardiac cause. If both of these are normal than get done chest x-ray to rule out lung causes. Also get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis as you are having it in the past. So if all the above are normal than no need to worry much. Is due to stress and anxiety. So avoid stress and anxiety. Take good painkillers and muscle relaxant. Avoid heavy exercise and weight lifting.
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hello doc, im 20yr oly guym, m really shy to ask this to any1 even a doc in person... i had masturbated(2-3 times a week) for past five yrs... but last two yrs ive been doin it daily.. i culdnt stop masturbation.. nw t prob is this, ive shrinkage in my pennies size, when it erects,its 14cm and at normal its just 5cm.... but 3yrs ago it was 8cm before erction and aftr erection it was 18cm..... and i do have other problems like, hair thinning,hair fall, my hands and legs are goin thin.. 1. is der any way i can get back my original size or increase t size wit out any pills or surgery ??2. can i have sex for long wit out PE ?pl doc help me,... i never had sex before and i dnt wanna have sex wit my girl when i ve these kinda probs.... pl help me out..
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Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Masturbation when done properly with adequate spacing is normal and physiological phenomenon. It doesn't affect health in any way as you are thinking. It doesn't cause physical weakness, decrease in penis size, premature ejaculation, decrease in sexual performance or fertility. Since it is a voluntary act, decreasing its frequency can be achieved by ones own will power. If you continue to do it once a week or thrice in a month, it should be alright. Kindly indulge yourself in certain amount of time-consuming work, physical exercise or workouts and meditation to keep away from feeling to masturbate. Also, kindly note that size or length of penis has nothing to do with sexual performance or fertility. Gradually, you should be able to gain control and be confident in life. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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Hi, I am just getting over a cold where I had nasal and chest congestion. My nasal passages have cleared for the most part, but I still have some chest congesion with clear mucus. Sometimems I have experienced bad coughing spells where my chest stars burning. What could this be? I have never experienced this before witih a cold.
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Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Severe sore throat can cause these symptoms. I would suggest you following things
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The bottom of my left foot has been asleep for 2 days, I don t have the pins and needles feeling it just feels kinda numb. There is no pain, swelling or discoloration. It started after I stood up from watching some TV and at first I figured that I was just sitting on foot too long but it hasn t gone away yet.
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would recommend consulting with the neurologist for a careful physical examination and a nerve conduction study. It may be a pinched nerve from physical compression. It will probably resolve spontaneously. Anyway, it is important to perform the above-mentioned tests, to exclude other possible disorders. Hope to have been helpful! Best regards!
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I suffer from Spinal problem with severe pricking, stitching pains running from the top of my spinal cord at the neck down to the tips of my toes. Esepecially on the left side just where the Kidneys are there is severe pains on the left side of spine and when I sit or stand for long thee is a numb but deep pain from the left side of my hip to the knee . There ae pricking pains especially on both big toes. There is also numbness as if cells and muscles are dying. I had lifted a very heavy girl and played with her about 14years ago and the pains started then. I have been to several Physyiotheripist Consultant doctors, all they give are painkillers, tractions, and lights treatment, which has not done any good. In fact the pains are moving upwards to the nape of my neck and the shoulders and below the shoulders at the back. Doctors are advising surgery, but I am afraid of landing in a wheelchair or bed ridden if something goes wrong. Doctors say that screws and other item will be inserted and I am not in favour of any part of my body being screwed and whatever. WHAT IS YOUR DIAGNOSIS ON MY SPINAL PROBLEM AND CAN YOU GIVE ANY ADVISE TO RELIEVE THE PAINS WITH EXERCISES?
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Hello, Thanks for posting your query You might be suffering from PIED. Due to disc bulge, pressure occurs over nerves & this may cause pain & numbness over big toes. You may require an MRI to confirm the diagnosis & to know how much pressure occurs over nerves due to disc bulge and at which level. You may require surgery if pressure is more, but don't afraid of surgery. With physiotherapy. Spinal extension exercises. Avoid forward bending prolonged sitting, pressure over nerve can be reduced & symptoms can be relieved. Regards
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i have spinal stenosis affecting my left leg but with physio it has improved a lot and i can go for long walks but last week i felt dull pains in my right lower back i also been told that i have a gallstone large but that it may never boyher me i hav a soreness under my ribs right side and thought it was swollen a bit but nearly better now thought i pulled a muscle as i play golf
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Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question
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I have very tight foreskin in my penis and the penis is not errects while having sex. My major problem are
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Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Tight foreskin leading problem in sex because tight foreskin and tight Frenulum prevent full retraction of penis skin over shaft... For that topical steroid can be useful (as you have prescribed)... But useful only for mild degree fibrosis If having problem in erection then rule out..... -Hypertension -Diabetes - Chat Doctor. .... According to cause further specific treatment given If fibrosis more than circumcision needed To Take care Hope your concern solved
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Hi. I am female, 22 years old. I am very hygenic (I shower every single day, and sometimes even have a clear-water, no bubble bath, bath in the evenings too). I suffer from extremely sore, painful lumps on my vagina, and general genital area. They are raised and usually quite hard, as if they go deep down underneath the skin. Occasionally I can release fluid/puss from inside of them, but mostly I cannot and it does not look like they have a head on them. I have been on about 8 different courses of strong anitbiotics over the past 18 months and they do clear the lumps up, until 2 weeks later when they come back again. Ive also been prescribed aqueous cream and betnovate cream but neither seem to be doing anything. I have also had huge abscesses and had to have them cut out & drained in hospital under local anaesthetic. Quite recently I have noticed that I have lots of purple/blue bruises appearing in between my legs, high up on my thighs, on my bottom cheeks and further inside, but near to my vagina and near the outer lips of the vagina. They appear in clusters like a rash. Sometimes they appear on their own, too. I also have noticed bruises appearing on my legs (my left shin is extremely swollen like there is fluid inside) and my limbs regularly hurt, like a pulsing pain, until I have to sit down it hurts so much. My shoulders hurt, particularly my left one. I am constantly tired and feel so weak and such pains in limbs and all over my body that sometimes I feel like I could just collapse. Other symptoms include feeling dizzy, constantly thirsty, blurred vision, problems remembering simple things or instructions, intense electric-shock like pains in my temples and lower back of head, severe vitamin b12 and folate deficiences for no reason. I take folic acid although it isnt being absorbed in my stomach for some reason. I have to be given vitamin b12 injections every 8 weeks to prevent anemia. I also have a rare blood disorder so my ferritin is extremely high (1000). Tests have ruled out diabetes. Could you please tell me if you think on any level that I have something to worry about. Or any conditions that you think I should be tested for. Thank you
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Hi, Dear I went through your elucidative query.1-By the facts placed by your query and In my opinion, Cause of the painful vaginal lumps is -your infected groin and thighs, which is the cause for continued boils around your vagina outer lips.2-Taking shower 2 times is not going to help you .3-In my opinion you need treatment of the groin-fungal infection with bacterial super-added infection -on priority.4-Simultaneously you had to take care of the hygiene of the private parts by dilute-dettol sponging 3 times a day.5-Get your HAC done with FBS and PPS and if any problem take treatment under control of the specialist physician.6. Your chronic vaginal painful lump is the complication of the incorrect therapy till now. 7-So as suggested here, please take treatments, your problem could be controlled in 8 was time.3-I would advise-a-Good non-spicy veg bland diet, for 3 was.b-Be on high protein bland diet with buttermilk with banana shakes for 3-4 was time to tone up your disturbed-digestive system.-c-No antibiotics without doctors advise.avoid them as far as possible-d-and control the infections in private parts, as suggested, would resolve this issue.e-if need be I would advise a course of Oflox-OZ for 7 days time to clear the skin infection of the groin with local Betadine application and details sponging SOS.4-Hope this would solve your query,5-Thanks for your query to the Chat Doctor. 6-You are welcome for any further treatments if required.7-I would love to help you out of Your worry about your messed up groin infection and painful vaginal lumps. Thnks. Wellcome.
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Hi, I am having a problem with one of my molars, I had a filling replaced due to decay and the filling did not take.The dentist said the filling was very close to the nerve, I was in pain for weeks and the filling didnt settle so a root canal was the next option.I have had a hole drilled and medication put in to kill the nerve a week ago, this stopped the pain for a few days but the pain is now building up again what should I do?
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain will come down once the complete cleaning of the roots and the canals have been completed. So consult an endodontist and get the canals cleaned and irrigated with chlorhexidine and HY Chat Doctor. . If I am your treating doctor, I would have suggested you to take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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I recently went to an internist with strange hard painfull lumps on the base sides of my ribs. Left side being larger. He told me it was muscoskeletal and most likely occured when giving birth 3 months prior. He prescribed me light muscle relaxant and sent me off. Weeks later now my left shoulder burns and I have constant pain radiating from my hip up. He now has given me stronger ones, does this sound correct?
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Hi, Dear,Good evening from INDIA. Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in details and understood your concerns.@My impression of your case -is--post delivey-myositic lumps?with Diastase Recto postpartum -left bigger than right lump-with left shoulder pain indicating-diaphragmatic stretch /irritationTreatment-follow these-few important health tips-a-Abdominal braces -post partumb-Abdominal toning exercisesc-Bplex it with It C-d-Hpbd bland diesel would add B1/B6/B12 injections-for the diaphragmatic shoulder burning.Spain radiating from hip up to shoulder -needs long exercise sessions to improve the tone of these relaxed abdominal muscles.g- Chat Doctor. @Hope this would resolve your worrisome query. Welcome for any further query in this regard, and would love to help you to resolve this problem till it is solved to your satisfaction.@I would take opportunity to request you to Write strong recommendations promoting my services for the benefit of my new and old patients at Chat Doctor clinic. Wishing you fast recovery.!! Have a Good Day. With Regards,
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I experience lower back pain if I lay down for long periods of time or if I stand in the same position for a long period of time (like washing dishes for instance). I changed my mattresses and that didn t help. I experience neck and shoulder pain too and I switched my pillows and that didn t help. I was diagnosed with a mild form of scoliosis in middle school. Could this be coming from this?
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Thanks for the query. Lower back pain is common in patients with scoliosis. It could be due to early degenerative changes or back muscle dysfunction. What's your age now? Scoliosis in upper back or lower back? I think you need to consult a spine specialist to know about the current status of the spine. If it's a muscle dysfunction then regular stretching and exercise will help to get rid of pain. Thanks.
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Hi I m hoping this will help I recently got diagnosed with anxiety and panic attacks I have been a smoker for about 20 years at a half a pack a dayfor the last couple months I ve been feeling like I have a dead arm on my left side with tingling and numbness sometimes ....on and off I have been feeling a pulling pain from my neck to my chest for the last couple of weeks but yesterday at work I felt it and it made me nauseous and the feeling has not gone away all night I feel like it is worse when I take a deep breath but it is very uncomfortable
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of anxiety related symptoms is more but since you are smoker, we need to rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain and arm discomfort. So first get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases. Your symptoms are mostly due to anxiety and stress. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. And quit smoking as soon as possible, it is not good habit. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hello,I was under treatment for Jaundice couple of months back. Billurubin was 21 or something. Last month the reports came normal. Please advice if,01. I can eat the normal food ( oily, bit spicy, home made stuff etc.)02. I can eat out side ( at restaurants )03. I can eat non-vegJust to add I was a daily drinker when this was diagnosed. Currently I stopped drinking completely. ThanksRgds,Swaps
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Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. We need to find the cause of jaundice. This seems more of Viral Hepatitis. I would advise you to follow
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My father has recently had a stent removed after having his kidney stones blasted. He is in process of taking antibiotics for infection which he gets a lot of, but today has had couple of accidents where he has wet himself. he is worried this will be continuous. Is this side effect from removal or is this something he needs to get use to?
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Hi, I don't think his problem will be continuous. He seems to be having urge incontinence which is most likely to be because of urinary tract infection. Get his urine routine examination and culture done and take antibiotic according to culture sensitivity. You have not mentioned if your father is diabetic or not. Get his blood sugar checked. Also get ultrasound of abdomen to see if his prostate is enlarged. I wish him a speedy recovery
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I am a distance runner. Last week after a run I woke in the middle of night with sharp pains in the side of my thigh. Not what I would consider an injury that has slowed me down much but it burns at times really bad. I am thinking strain. How long should I rest my leg? If I continue to run will an injury like this heal but much slower? Or will it get worse without rest?
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand how it can be very challenging to pursue running with so much pain. The pain you have is due to a condition called, Iliotibial Band Syn Chat Doctor. It occurs when the iliotibial band, the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the shin, is tight or inflamed. The IT band attaches to the knee and helps stabilize and move the joint. When the IT band isn't working properly, movement of the knee (and, therefore, running) becomes painful. IT band pain can be severe enough to completely sideline a runner for weeks, or even longer. Here is a list of Dos and Don'ts that will surely help you! Dos
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i have been masturbuting daily and some times ... more than 3 to 4 times a day .. and i have been doing it .. from ... more than 1 ..year does it has any ill effect ..... on later stage .. or should i continue with it ... to satify my self . ? age is 22 ,male and hieght is 5.9
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HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation very frequently since one year.First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Though it is harmless, excessive and frequent habitual masturbation does affect quality of erection and delays ejaculation. Please try to reduce the frequency of masturbation by keeping yourself busy in activities like sports, reading , social work etc. so that you will not get free time to masturbate. Chat Doctor.
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Hi, I recently have had problem with my blood pressure linked to my pregnancy. I have been on medication for the last 6 months for this problem. I was recently taken off the medication (AMLODIPINE 10 mg) 2 weeks ago because my blood pressure has stabalized. Since my daughter was born 6 months ago I have been struggling with weightloss, and was wondering if it would be okay to try a pill of some sort and which would be best with my pre-existing medical condition? I bought some samples of Sabas ACE (Appetite Control and Energy) recently, and was wondering if they are actually safe to take for someone with my background?
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Hi, I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you TP opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regime. Include more portions of fruits, salads and vegetables in your diet. Avoid deep-fried food, bakery products and refined sugars. Please check for thyroid function tests. Sometimes hypothyroidism that is not present in pregnancy starts after delivery, due to some autoimmune conditions. Please do not fall prey to false and non-scientific things for weight loss. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Chat Doctor.
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is black spots occurs due to over masturbation? / size of penis is reduced due to over masturbation i am in this act from the age of 15 year. my sperms is getting dilute. my dick is not straight at the time of raising it & size is 5\" only which is i think too small. Is the problem of STD can occurs due to above.Is this serious problem? can i get alright in future and get my sex power back
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Masturbation is a natural process and is considered healthy if done within moderation. Black spots are not due to masturbation. Size or penis cannot decrease due to masturbation practice. Due to masturbation practice semen cannot be diluted. There are many other factors determining the thickness of semen. Your 5\" erect penis not at all small because even a 2-inch penis can satisfy any woman. STD cannot occur due to the above said problems. I suggest you to consult a psychologist / sexologist in order to gain the required amount of knowledge to clear your anxiety and doubts. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http
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THE PAST TWO EVENINGS MY NEIGHBOR HAS HAD AN ASCENDING INCREASE IN HER SYSTOLIC PRESSURE. SHE HAS NEVER HAD HIGH BP BEFORE. SHE HAS NO PAIN ONLY PRESSURE IN HER HEAD. SHE HAS BEEN RESTING AND IT STILL INCREASES AS THE EVENING WARES ON. SHE HAS PUT COLD PACKS ON HER HEAD AND NECK TO HELP EASE IT. ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL THANKS YOU
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that the headache is quite normal during high blood pressure values. For this reason, the fist thing to do is trying to control her blood pressure values. Coming to this point, I would recommend would consult with her GP for a physical exam and performing some tests to investigate for possible secondary causes of high blood pressure
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Hello Doctor, my 7-year old daughter recently had a 7-day course of Flucloxacillin (high strength) due to an abscess. This seems to have discoloured her teeth
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Hello, Discoloration of teeth is not a common side effect for this antibiotic. Tetracycline given before age 8 is a well known antibiotic that can cause yellowing or dark bands to form in the underneath layer of a tooth. Flucloxacillin is not in the same family of antibiotics. If you notice a coating on your daughters teeth, see if this can be removed by proper cleaning. I would suggest a dental exam and dental office cleaning if you are unable to remove the film. A secondary infection can occur in the mouth leaving a white film on the tongue. The gums will often be sore and red in appearance. This would be oral thrush and can be treated by your dentist. Antibiotic treatment can cause an imbalance of the natural bacteria and an excess of certain bacteria can take over. A change in the color of the gums could make the teeth appear a different color as well. Are these adult front teeth or still baby teeth that you are concerned about? Are there any other medical concerns or medications being taken? Yellowing of the skin or eyes indicates a complication with the liver that would need to be ad Chat Doctor. Teeth are made up of tubules with the center pulp containing blood vessels and nerves. This layer is what mainly affects the color of the tooth and could exhibit a transient change. Teeth subject to trauma or root canal can darken from the inside. Changes to the outer layer of enamel such as calcification, decay and too much fluoride can cause a color change. I am trying to cover some situations that may be possible from your description. I would be happy to answer any additional questions with more details. Having your daughter make a visit to the dentist would give you the best answer and allow necessary treatment.
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My son is 12 with a 6 year diagnosis of epilepsy with no known origin. He is on 100 milligrams of lamotrigine bid. I have had to go to the school on multi occasions and pick him up because he is out of control throwing chairs, trashcans, hitting walls, and on occasion teachers. Could these outburst be seizure related? He does not remember the outburst or what he was mad at. He has ADHD,PPD-nos, ptsd.
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The party line about neurologists/epidemiologists has always been that directed aggressive or violent behavior with the intent to intend or hurt someone was NEVER seizure related and was assumed psychiatric. However, now there is ample evidence that such events do happen as a result of massive aberrant electrical discharges in the Frontotemporal regions of the brain and patients can do very specific bizarre, complex, and even violent acts with the intent to hurt or destroy property. Amnesia for the event is virtually universal in the patient and is usually a clue to its validity or not. Multidisciplinary approaches must be used in such cases otherwise the patient will never gain any trust in anybody at school and in fact, could develop fears and anxiety syn Chat Doctor. If you'd like to ask me more questions and if you actually have any EEG reports on this patient then, please visit me at
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Hello im known as gaby. At first sertain sentences would pop up in my head during the day and it would bother me till i wrote it down and finished it. Now it happens at night before i go to bed. I go to bed around 4-5 am or sometimes i dont even sleep nights. These sentences just come to me randomly and all i do is think about them over and over untill i write them down and they sound right to me. I would like to know if this is normal
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. We need to ad Chat Doctor. One is your sleepless less and the other being your repeated thinking about the same sentences. From the description, it looks like you have the problem of anxiety disorder as well as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). You need psychotherapy treatment for both of these disorders. Medicines alone cannot help, but you should consult a psychiatrist for medicines. Then consult a psychologist who prescribe psychotherapy to improve your conditions. You can expect good results if you combine these two. Vertigo. If you still want my services, please post a direct question to me here and I shall be happy to help you. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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I have a lump above my uvula that I can feel with my tounge by making it go behind my uvula, I ve been sick for about 4 days with a fever of 100-102, I thought it was a normal cold but I ve only gotten worse, however I ll suddenly feel fine at random times
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump on uvula along with fever is because of bacterial or viral infection of oral cavity. Probably you have developed Canker sores which is causing you high grade fever as well as uvula acts as a barrier to swallow food and prevents bacteria and infections from entering the throat and digestive tract. I would suggest you to Chat Doctor. Do warm saline gargles. If the underlying cause of the condition is a viral or bacterial infection, the appropriate medication should be taken. Antibiotics will help get rid of a bacterial infection and over-the-counter painkillers or anti-inflammatory
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Hello Dr, I M From India, i had one question my Elder Sis 33 Years Old yesterday she took one Tab 10mg Rexipra contains Drug escitalopram but she is feeling too much sleepy even since last night she wake up in morning for few minutes again she slept till now, Pls suggest.
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Hi, Based on the history given your sister seems to be suffering from the side effects of Extra. Extra (Escitalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders such as anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Its common side effects include dizziness, Chat Doctor. I advise you to take her to an emergency room for further evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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hello my name is milly and im 15-years-old i just got a concussion not to long ago and i ve recovered from it already but ever since my concussion i ve had these strange nightmares and sometimes i don t remember what my nightmare were about. And i get woken up by them and it s just really hard to fall back asleep. i m 5 2 i weigh 115.
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His understand your concern. Usually nightmare is coming in deep sleep, and we are not able to remember it. Most of the time no treatment require. But if it is troublesome or affect your sleep and daily activity. This condition can be treated by low dose of benzodiazepine preferably lorazepam 1 mg. But only if your sleep is so disturb and that interfere in daily routine.Otherwise, most of the time it will decrease by time or no treatment is necessary. Thank you. Take care.
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My wife is suffering from TB Meningitis she is in the hospital now they are giving her antiTB durgs and Antibiotics I would like to know what are the ways that she can recover 100%. she is only 22 year let me know some ways that she can get back to normal
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Look she is already on treatment with anti tb Chat Doctor. ...... all u have to do is make sure that she completes the full course which is usually 1 -1 1/2 yrs depending on conditions....understand it well that it recurs ... and it is also a few curable diseases if proper treatment is taken You can contact me at
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wHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OXYCOTIN AND OXYCODONE? cAN YOU TAKE THERA FLU WHEN ON EITHER? I AM ON OXYCOTIN AND TYLENOL AND DON T KNOW IF I CAN TAKE THERA FLU B-CAUSE LABEL SAYS TO ASK DR. I HAVE A SINUS INFECTION. THE OXYCOTIN AND TYLENOL IS PRESCRIBED BY PAIN SPECIALIST
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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. You can take it under doctors guidance. Oxycontin and oxycodone both are same. These is narcotic analgesic. They are potent painkiller superior to Tylenol and others. As pain reliever has given you this Chat Doctor. They must be given you with proper thinking. Please do not take this therapy as this
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My girlfriend has been getting back pain for a few days. It suddenly came while she was bathing. She mentions that its on the left side of her lower back. It didnt get better after seeking treatment from a principal physiotherapist. She went to the doctor to get it checked and was asked to visit a gynae. Any idea what might be the problem?
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Hello Left sided lower back pain may be due to many reasons like musculoskeletal causes, pelvic pathology, genitourinary calculus etc. History suggests that pain may be due to muscular spasm. She needs proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hologram,renal function test, urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen, X-ray L/S spine (AP /lateral). Ultrasound of abdomen is important in diagnosis and treatment. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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I do not have health insurance and I have had sciatica pain off and on now for almost a year. The pain at times is crippling. I can t sit stand or lay down and I haven t slept in a bed in a year. I have tried everything humanely possible to get some relief but nothing is working. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi... Sorry to hear about your sciatic pain. I recommend you to do. Do lot if icing frequently like once in every 2 hours for 15 mins... Do a lot of spinal extension exercises... Do a lot of cobra stretches say 30 x 3 sets 5 times in a day..... I would suggest you to spend a lot of time in lying face down position... Once pain comes down I recommend you to do a lot of core and glute stability exercises. Hope this is helpful for routinely revert in case you need any further help in this regard...
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Whilist Studying today My left calf started hurting and when i looked at it i saw a lump move down and the area from which it moved started twitching it hurt alot and i don t have a lump so something in my calf moved down it moved back for the most part but now whenever i extend my leg it hurts
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Hi, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-Muscle Cramps which moves up and down with twitching. These charlie horses indicate the low potassium / calcium/ magnesium electrolytes, due to over exertion / or from stagnated Venus flow from incompetent venous valves of the calf / or could be from reduced intake and increased losses from exertion and muscle stress. Remedy -Extending /Flexing the legs would reduce these cramps. Second opinion from Surgeon / Vascular Surgeon with Doppler Study to detect Varicose Veins of the Calf muscles is suggested. Veno-Stockings /Rest -Elevation /increased intake of boiled potato/or banana milk or butter shakes would relieve them.Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS
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my son is four months old and he has hypospadia He will have surgery at six months but the urologist recomended some testosterone shots before the surgery How do this shots affect a four month old baby.?will he have any growth issues because of this shots later?
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Hi, welcome to this forum. Can understand your concern.* testosterone is used before surgery in hypomanias because it is beneficial in terms of increasing the size of penis and penis skin in hypomanias.* Testosterone improves the texture, vascularity, and reliability of penile skin and its use is associated with negligible side effects.* testosterone increases the penile size, and when the size of penis increases it is easy for the surgeon to do surgical repair. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.
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My 5yr old son has a lump size of a marble on his gum,top left but says it s not sore only wen you touch it can you tell me wat it could be thanks!!! It s soft and hard to touch!!! He was complainin of his mouth hurtin the last couple weeks but we were checkin his teeth and hadnt noticed the lump but I suspect it has bein growin the last couple weeks!!!
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Hello there...if your son is finishing 5 years of age and getting into his 6th year, 1stmolars usually finds its place in the oral cavity.... These are permanent set of dentition to erupt initially and lasts through the entire life.... Could also be an erupting upper 1st molar... If he is still in his earlier part of 5th year one can suspect carious tooth.....infection from the carious tooth would have spread apically (below the tooth) resulting in abscess...pus gets filled within it and swells...that further penetrates the bone and presents in the form of a small swelling over the gums....that is soft to firm in consistency... Clinical evaluation is necessary before confirming the diagnosis... Consult your dental surgeon for clinical evaluation and management.
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I am having lower back pain for the last two months.I have consulted an orthopaedic suggested and he suggested the following medicines 1 syndol 2pregatin 3 rapesene DSR 4 cyza 20mg 5 safeguard SR I have also visited a physiotherapist and done IFT. At present I am taking safeguard Sr and doing regular exercises. But the pain in my lower seen to return now and then with the feeling of a strained nerve from the hip to the leg specially in the left side. Pls suggest what should I do.
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Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise MRI spine to see for any nerve compression leading to back pain. You are already taking good amount of medication. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. If MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.
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hi im urvashi,i have abcess in my broken tooth (right lower jaw) .My dentist prescribed me cefpodexime proxetiland pot.clavulanate 200 mg tab bd and lorsef for pain.as im not able to sleep in nights for 3 days he also wrote etody 90 to be taken at bedtime.. im still in pain and am sleepless.. kindly suggest..
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query, the pain could be not subsided because of the fractured tooth fragment mobility or root fracture. If I am your treating doctor I would have removed the broke niece of tooth if OT OS present or else if complete tooth structure is there open the access cavity and Chat Doctor. Then start with antibiotics. Do saline gargling. Treat the tooth with RCT if there is no root fracture. I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
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33 male. frequent bubbling sensation under my testicle or scrotum area? No Pain.? have been having issues of erectile dysfunction all of a sudden for last few months which has been a source of stress of lately. Prior to this never had any issues with erection ever. in fact i have had sex continuously for an 1/2 to hour on average. but all of a sudden ? i am a bit scared and embarrassed. not diabetic
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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. Such a feeling is common in hernia. I suspect that you are having a hernia and content of which is the intestine. That is why bumbling sound is hearing. If the hernia is obstructing the content coming in between like spermatic cord its vessel than it may cause the erection problem. In my advice you should examine yourself with the nearby surgeon, and you can also diagnose your self with the USG examination. This will reveal the correct pathology and can be cured thereafter. Till that time you can avoid heavy exercise, the work which causes pressure on abdomen can also be avoided. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.
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hello, my daughter is 11nd year & 4 month old(25 Kg-131 cm). she has been detected with esonophilia. Her esonophilia counts are 11% earlier it was 19% ,doctor has prescribed Hetrazan, montek 5 and seroflo puff which she has been taking from past one month beside that she has also taken wysolone for 11 days total 12 tablets.would like to know if there are any sideeffects of this puff and steroid medicines if taken for such a long duration. Its almost a month she has been taking this medications. what are the chances of her recovery. Is esonophilia a curable problem ??
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high eosinophil count. Asthma, allergy, hypersensitivity, parasitic infection etc. You should search the cause and take treatment accordingly. Betrayal and steroids is helpful. However, She should not take steroids for long time. It has many side effects. Of course eosinophilic is curable. No need to worry. Just consult your doctor, search for the cause 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 36 years old. I smoke and have had a lot of allergy problems in the last few months. For the past month I have a pain in my right near center chest when I breathe deep or cough. The last week or two I have a consistent burning under my sternum area. I have woke up twice having to take an inhaler because I could not catch my breath. My insurance is not the best and really do not need to have another bill. Is there anything I can do on my own to fix this.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description of pain, possibility of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for HERD. So quit smoking as soon as possible. Allergy can also precipitate reflux. So better to consult doctor and start anti-allergic Chat Doctor. For reflux, try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic
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My whole body creaks and cracks loudly when I move and I have low back pain that s lasted two years. I also have fibromyalgia. I am so stiff I can t bend over to do simple things like wash my face in the sink. I have a lot of difficulty standing up once I m sitting, due to a lot of pain and stiffness effecting my whole lower back-hip-backside area. X-rays I had taken when it started showed some osteoarthritis, mild-moderate facet joint enlargement, and spondylosis, but it feels like something more serious. I have hypothyroidism and tests show I m getting enough hormone from my Synthroid dose. What can this be?
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first exclude ankylosing spondylitis AS it may cause generalized stiffness by exclusion of bilateral sacroiliacs and measuring chest expansion and investigate HLA B27. Then If Ankylosing excluded .do the following investigations(Rheumatoid factor.CBC.liver and kidney function, ANA,ESR and CRP)If everything is ok so don't worry just wear a dorsolumbosacral belt receive NSAID And muscle relaxant before sleep and lessen heavy work for one month.
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I have a metal plate and screws on my humerus due to an accident 12 years ago. Lately, just above where the plate is and under my shoulder is sharp, clicking pain and I can t lift my arm up. It only happens when I move it the wrong way. Could it be that a screw is loose?
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Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with X-ray. As the pain in sharp shooting in nature, and also you are not able to lift your hand during that time, it could be due to muscle weakness or any nerve impingement. After a thorough assessment the matter can be understood properly. Usually, with simple physical therapy if the implant is intact in situ, the majority of patients recovery. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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have pain in center of chest between breasts, a lot of belching, tingeling in left leg. Went to hospital, ekg was fine, all blood work was fine along with a chest x ray. Have 1 extra electrical pathway in upper chamber of heart--take Tambocor medication. Also had new ekco done everything was fine. Toddler was laying on couch and accidentally kicked me in the chest. Hospital said I have chest wall pain. They did not know about the kick until I was leaving. Same symptons again this morning. Belching, pain in center of chest and left leg tingeling.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First no need to worry about heart diseases as your ECG and 2d echo are normal. Belching and central chest pain are seen in HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination twice daily before food. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi I found a lump on my throat 5 years before. Now when I took aspiration test and scan and blood test, the doctor says he is suspicious. I have no pain or any other difficulty except a mild head ache. My thyroid seems to be ok. but then what does the doctor mean when he says it is suspicious and I have to go for a surgery?
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If doctor says that he is suspicious, it means you may have some cancer. You should go for biopsy of that lump. Then you should take treatment according to your diagnosis. 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. Don't forget to click, thank you.
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I just have a persistent ache along the side of my neck on the left side (along what I think is the eustacian tube) but it hasn t got any worse or better over the last 2 weeks. Just continues to throb off and on. I do not have a cold although I think I broke my nose a few weeks ago with a run in from my dog.
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Hello, If there is an infection of ear or nose, then from there it spreads to the Eustachian tube, and you will have pain on the left side of the neck. If you have pain anywhere in the body and infection is there, then you can always take any antibiotics like Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid, Ofloxacin, Levofloxacin, and etcetera. All this if taken a course for about 5 to 7 days adult dosage or according to body weight, then the infection gets subsided, and the pain will automatically decrease for sure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dear Doctor,I had hypertension of 160/115, then treated with Concor5 and BP comedown to 145/100 after two years course of medicine. Now the doctor perscribed AmolpresAT after complete blood, tyroid and abdonmal checkups. I need your suggestion. Thanks
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I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Concor5 (bisoprolol) is an appropriate medication to initiate high blood pressure treatment. The issue is that not all patients can be controlled with only one medication, often a combination of 2 or more Chat Doctor. In your case Concord seems indeed to not be enough, that 145/100 blood pressure reading is still high. So it seems reasonable from your doctor to add another antihypertensive
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i m 25 old boy ,my sperm count is low and eject in shorter time ....quality is also low and not felling confident as i feel when i was 15 year old...............i m getting married in 2 months i havnt sex with any one only i masturbated..... plz help me out i m in india
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Hello don't worry I will. Definitely help you in the best possible way, but I would like further information for better assessment of the condition. Do you smoke or consume liquor. Any relevant medical historySperm count and ejaculation time both can be increased with lifestyle modifications and medicines should take well-balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits and raw or steamed vegetables, meat, fish and eggs. Please write back to me with all the relevant information so that I will be able to tell you more precisely. Best wishes
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I swiched the time I take my bp meds, I was taking lisp/ water pill at 3am and atenolol at 3pm. I today took atenolol at 3 am and lisp/ water pill 3 pm, I think I will go back to my regular schedule. BP went up late afternoon and anxiety. whats your opionion?
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety and BP are interred related. Once you become anxious, your BP raises and the reverse also happens. But here, change in timing and order of the medicines made you anxious about the health conditions and then because of the anxiety, your BP raised. Please have the medication as prescribed and as advised by your physician. Otherwise, it could be difficult to for you to overcome the conflict arises out of it. You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hi, my 2 year old son started running a fever (101.1) last night and was complaining about a tummy ache. I administered Motrin at 8
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Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. The fever in your son indicates an infection. The location of the infection is not clear from your description, but it could be in the intestines for which he could get a tummy ache. The post nasal Chat Doctor. But since you say that he does not have a cough, the chances are low. It would be best to consult a doctor directly who would be able to say better and intervene accordingly. I would not advise you to self-medicate. Hope that will take care of your query. Feel free to communicate back in case of further queries if any.
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Yesterday I put my straw in my mouth and reached down to grab my drink, accidentally hitting and shoving the straw back into my mouth. I think the straw cut my cheek near the back of my mouth and also cut my lingual frenulum. My questions are
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Hello, It looks like there has been a tear in the mucosa of the cheek as well as lingual frenulum due to hitting with the straw. Do not worry as it will heal gradually on its own as there is profound blood supply inside mouth. For speeding up the recovery or avoiding infection you can apply Chlorohexidine gel over it. If there is pain, you can apply McCoppin gel over it or other compositions containing Xylocaine or Choline Salicylate. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid any spicy and hard or sharp foods as they can cause further injury. Also, suck ice pops. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello! I banged my arm pretty hard against my desk the other day, and apart from a couple of faint bruises, there is a faint numbness to my forearm. I can feel it if I pinch the area, but it feels very strange. Also, when I move it in a specific way, a sharp and brief sensation of pins and needles goes through my lower arm. Thank you!
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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve in this area. It is a temporary compression of the nerve from the trauma. I recommend holding your arm straight for some days and your symptoms will recover spontaneously. You should just try to be patient. Painkillers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen) could help in the next days. But, there is nothing to worry about! Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,
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i have been diagnose, with restrictive lung disease of unclear etiology due to my PFT scores. a CT scan revealed calcified hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes but no parenchymal lung abnormality. what does this mean and can i continue to be a firefighter. I have never smoked in my life so what causes this.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. There are many causes for restrictive lung disease with calcified Hilary and mediastinal nodes. Commonest among This is acidosis. And in stage 1 disease, no x-ray or CT abnormality is detected except enlarge nodes. For the confirmatory diagnosis of acidosis, lung biopsy is needed. Lung biopsy can be done by either transthoracic CT guided or bronchoscopically. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
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I have been experiencing weak erection and premature ejaculation since August 2015, sometimes sperm continue flowing from my penis without erection or sexual desire, sometimes I ejaculate blood. I went to hospital last week and I was diagnose of hepatitis b, am currently using silymarin drug. Please which drug can cure it?
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Hello, In my personal experience, people with urinary tract infection may pass puss which may misinterpreted as semen. So, just check for urine examination, microscopy and culture sensitivity et cetera. Continue treatment for hepatitis infection. Do daily Yoga and meditation, also check for diabetes, hyperglycemia or renal function. Avoid smoking and alcohol and eat green leafy vegetables. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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13 years ago sgot 900 sgpt 1200,32 wk pregnant twins. delivered baby boy & Girl. Also had severe pre-eclampsia. I know when there elevated because I iched. No one believes me when I tell them, even though they had the test results to prove it. Then the doctor told me they had never seen someone like me. 32wk pregnant and sgot & sgpt thru the roof. As of 4/06 they tested at 43. Since then enzyme levels go up and down. I can tell by how ichy I am. Ultra sound show mild kidney damage but nothing else. Should I have it re-evaluated?
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Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Your liver enzymes were elevated during pregnancy time to more than 900 that suggestive towards hepatocellular injury... Pregnancy induced hypertension history that is pre-eclampsia history was positive... So PIN can lead elevated liver enzymes by hepatocytes injury and in its severe form it is called HELP syn Chat Doctor. . Just now as per the latest report mentioned it is 43 that is not elevated level If your liver enzymes value raised to more than two folds rise than proper evaluation necessary. Itching is also present so bile calculi injury or obstructive cause evaluated through GGT, ALP testing, serum bilirubin and USG abdomen. If in repeat follow-up test liver enzymes higher than investigate with serum bag testing, anti HCV testing, repeat USG, HIDE scan(if needed) for further evaluation Take care Hope your concern solved Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind
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I am wondering what type of surgery would be done for Disc Osteophyte complex with spinal cord compression. My dad just had an MRI done and was advised that if he does not have surgery he could end up paralyzed so I am trying to find out what the surgery entails? Thank you.
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Hi, As mentioned by you the brief history, you didn't mention which area the cord is getting compressed. Also You haven't mentioned that what symptoms he is facing. Based on the region and the symptoms the next plan of treatment is decided or advised. Since you want to know what sort of surgery is performed - it will be excision of the osteophytes. That is all I can say for now. As you haven't mentioned the level giving a precise idea on the surgery process will be difficult. As the osteophytes may be present on any side of the spinal cord and based on the location of the osteophyte the approach of the surgery is planned. Also, surgery in the lumbar or cervical region anywhere is not an easy process, understanding that the surgery which involves the spine needs to be a careful decision as the spine is the major structure of the human body. I wish you can undergo a physical therapy and reduce the symptoms and avoid the surgery, but if the symptoms are uncontrolled than the surgery is of choice. I have personally seen many cases of spine with many complexes, but till date haven't allowed my any patient to undergo spinal surgery, we followed a long process and made the spine stronger. Also, we never came across loss of faith, because having a discussion with my patients who were already recommended surgery, a good exercise plan is made and it's been years now, but no surgery. This is my personal experience. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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I have a painful, itching rash on my face, lips, hands, arms, and back. I have been to dermatoligists and allergist with no answers. I did use a prescribed lip salve (Desonide Ointment) and it seemed to make the rash worse, especially on my face. I quit using this 11 days ago but have not seen any improvement. My doctor said I am anemic and gave me a B12 shot @ 3 weeks ago. I have been Anemic for several months. Any suggestions?
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Hi, It seems that probably you may be having Purity simplex due to nutritional deficiencies. Get blood tests to know the blood levels of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron. Take vitamins and minerals daily. Take antihistamines like Cetirizine daily at night. Take oral steroids like Methyl Prednisolone thrice a day for a week and then to taper gradually. Apply mild steroid cream combined with antibiotic. Avoid soap bath. Use Detail liquid few Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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my son n. bhanu shashank ....a 7 year old boy .. suffering from D-HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome,) he was 1st diagnosed in feb-2010 (at 5 n hlf years) .. he has had olgo - anuric CKD since the diagnosis and required maintenance dialysis for survival .he was on PD for 1 month before he developed atypical mycobacterial peritonitls with subsequent failure of peritoneal dialysis ..he was shifted to hemodialysis in april 2010 and is on HD for 3 times a week for the past 17 months .. we have had to change several HD catheters in the past 1 year due to line infection thrombosis. he is currently having left internal jugular vein catheter for the past 3 months . he also had severe hypertension requiring 6BP agents and hence under went bilateral nephrectomies in june 2011. his BPs are better since then on 3 agents + aggressive dialysis .i would like to have kidney transplantation for bhanu shashank ..
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Hello Band and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can fully understand your concern. After reading your question, let me assure you, that for the time being, follow the maintained, biweekly, HD. Forget about the transplant. It should be considered only in ideal conditions.I'm sure, even the Nephrologist would've told you the same. HUS is a major complication, which needs to be treated aggressively. If you send me a copy of the reports in my name, I can give you an expert opinion. Chat Doctor.
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Hi, my six year old daughter has recently developed a flat light brown patch in her leg, like a very large freckle. Just found another one on her leg and am getting concerned. Do you know what this could be? It s not painfull, raised or dry. It actually looks like a birth mark but has only developed since she has come home from a holiday in France.
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Mam/sir,First you have to examine your daughters body thoroughly for other lesions and similar patches. Flat light brown patch can be
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There is a large hard lump on my groin area- in the groove where my inner thigh meets pubic hair. It has a spot like lump on top- which I can squeeze and blood mixed with watery puss comes out. It is getting bigger- not visibly but I can feel it with my hands. What the hell is it?
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Hello appreciate your concern It could be an infected boil or a sign of STI securely transmitted infection you can upload a photograph and provide me more information like relevant medical history and since how long it has been there, I will definitely help you in the best possible way. I see patients with similar complaints in my clinic and I would advise them for a course of antibiotics under supervision with cleaning and Chat Doctor. Maintain good hygiene keep it cleans an apply antiseptic ointmentThanks for your question Best wishes
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I am 38 yrs old and I have a lot of freckles (brown spots) on top of my feet up to my inner ankles. I consulted 2 specialists and they both told me its..Schamburg s disease. One Dr. advised to take Vit.K tabs and the other told me to take Vit.C tabs twice a day. They both told me its harmless.... but I am worried. I dont excercise, but since 2 weeks I am walking almost 3-4 kms daily...is this OK. Also I am wearing support medical socks. Pls advise what other care I should take.
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Hi there Zeno. Being a Dermatologist this seems up my street. However, from your description, I seem to concur with the other dermatologists' opinion in that it does appear to be Chambers disease. The pigmentation arises largely due to hemosiderin deposits & increases over a period of time. That is the underlying pathology but the pathogenesis itself appears unclear hence the remedies too are similar. Both It C & It K are powerful antioxidants & recommended for this virtue in your case. I presume you wear the medical socks on account of curiosities? Please do upload some clear photographs of both your lower limbs on this portal for a more holistic advice or consult with us using the premier package. They are right.harmless it most certainly is but unsightly especially for a woman. I did have a male doctor as a patient this morning with a similar issue. I always recommend sleeping with the foot-end of the bed raised & try to sit with your feet up & avoid standing for long periods.all general measures for improving the venous Chat Doctor. Use of a topical skin lightening cream may be useful & some of us dermatologists push for laser treatments but have not found them to be of much use.perhaps lighten the skin to an extent. Cheers & Wish you Good Health & Good Skin!
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Please suggest me a medicineCERVICAL SPINE
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Hello.... You have not mentioned the symptoms that you are experiencing. A reduction in disc space without any symptoms does not necessarily warrant treatment. It would also help if you could tell me your age since some disc space reduction can occur as a normal part of aging. A significant reduction at L5-S1 could suggest lumbar canal stenosis and would cause symptoms such a low back pain and radiating or burning pain along the back of the thigh and in the legs. If you are experiencing these symptoms please consult an orthopedic surgeon who would guide you as regards the further course of action. You may need to take lumbar traction along with calcium and it.d supplementation. Severe lumbar canal stenosis would require a surgical procedure known as laminectomy. Hope this helps...
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Hello I went to sleep at around 1230 AM and I have been waking up every hour and at about 4 am I woke up an dmy heart was racing and not its 457AM and my heart is still pounding very fast I dont know if I should go to the hospital or not im 17 yrs old
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any heart disorder, especially considering your young age. A nightmare or anxiety could be the reason of such increased heart rate. There is no need to go to the ER for the moment. I would just recommend you to take some deep breaths and avoid caffeine intake. If the problem persists, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests
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Hallow Dear, You are right; the day of your sexual play was very near to the day of egg release; hence you had sex in the fertile window. In fact to cover this unprotected intercourse, you should have taken some emergency post-coital contraceptive pills within 72 hours of the intercourse. However, you had consumed 4 pills of Corvette, which very much is near the dose of post-coital pills. There was no necessity to repeat the pills after wards for two times. You are well protected from the pregnancy due to this particular intercourse. However, due to so many pills you have taken, your following menses will be delayed by more than a week or so. You need not be concerned about it. Still if you are stressed with the possibility of the pregnancy, you may perform pregnancy test on your overnight morning first urine sample a week after the missed period; earlier the test may report false negative results.Also, due to so many pills, you may experience increased stomach acidity, nausea and vomiting. Some proton pump inhibitor antacid like pantoprazole will give you relief from these symptoms. Henceforth, please make it a point to keep some post-coital emergency pills handy for such incidences. I hope you are happy with this advice now.
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My question is my father is suffering from paralysis from last year to still now, paralysis is one side. That is left. His fingers don t work completely. I met the doctors like A.k Aggarwal, Gopal prasad sinha, and Udayan Narayan. But we can t find satisfied, so now you tell me what I have to do,also tell me the name of doctor which is more useful for us, plz
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I read your question carefully and I am am sorry about the situation with your father. The specialist most appropriate for your fathers condition is without a doubt a neurologist. It is unclear though what you have been told by your doctors about the diagnosis, what tests have been made and why you are not satisfied. You should have real expectations towards doctors. If the reason for the paralysis is a stroke (confirmed with brain imaging), then you should realize that a part of his brain has suffered irreversible damage, some brain cells are dead and there is no treatment to turn them back to life. The only treatment for the current paralysis would be physical therapy hoping that the unaffected part of the brain will compensate gradually for the damaged one. The rest of the treatment is aimed at preventing another stroke from happening in the future. I hope to have been of help.
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Sharp pain in upper right side of chest just below my collar bone sometimes radiates down my arm and in my back and neck ... I haven t done anything new physically .... It feels like a charley horse cramp most of the time sometimes it s worse than other
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more in your case, but better to rule out pleurisy first. Right sided sharp chest pain can be due to pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). And pleurisy is seen in lung infection. So better to get done chest x-ray first. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry about pleurisy. Your pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal cause. It is not always physical exertion which causes this. But sometimes sudden, awkward movement, bad postures in sleep etc. can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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hi can write in bengali? i am suffering from mouth ulcer(right corner) caused by broken wisdom teeth of my right side (upper portion) since 6days, i have taken mox500mg (15 cap for 5 days). it was ok, but now from yesterday i m again feeling pain, i saw the ulcer its whitish and can see little bit swelling there.i m very tensed that after taking amoxyciline it was ok, then why i m feeling pain again? if its a cancerous ulcer then antibiotic can work?
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Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Due to trauma from broken tooth you have developed an ulceration on the cheek mucosa. I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and you can get the sharp for Chat Doctor. Wisdom tooth does not have nay significant role in mastication and occlusion so it's better to get it extracted if causing trouble. Apply Colonel oral ointment topically over the affected area. Maintain a good oral hygiene use antiseptic mouthwash gargles twice daily. Take multivitamin tablets. Hope this helps out. Regards....
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most mornings when i wake up my spit is brownish in color and after a while it goes back to normal,and others days when i open my mouth i would see blood coming out from a tooth spontaneously without having brushed yet and then it would just stop after a few spits...please help
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Hi, If there is blood coming from any specific tooth then actually it is from the surrounding gum that can be an infection or there is pocket formation between tooth and gum due to infection. During brushing the area can get stimulated and can cause pain. So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and a localized cleaning of the area can be done. In case if the gums seem infection in other areas of mouth then get a full mouth scaling done. Take a vitamin C candy daily. Massage the gums with Chlorohexidine gel. Do warm saline gargles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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