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Hello doctor, my husband has kidney and gall blader stones and he recently had a very severe attack. Now he is ok but we are planning to get surgery done asap.Kindly let me know if sunflower oil, chapatis made of wheat, foods like rice, rajma, potatoes and maida (white flour) are ok for him. Should I give him chapatis made of bajra instead of wheat?
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Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor, sorry to know the status of your husband. Gall bladder stones are of more concern than kidney. But again depends on size. Most important things to be noted. 1. There are different causes for gall bladder and kidney stones. 2. Size and function matters in the management. Need further details. 3. Both are not a major problem and can be effectively managed, so don't worry. 4. And there are various management strategies for kidney stones but for gall bladder stones, the best treatment is cholecystectomy which means removal of gall bladder. All the foodstuff that you have mentioned have no propensity for gall bladder or renal stones. So chill. The most important cause of gall bladder stones is due to super saturation of bile juice. Most of the time we have no control over it to avoid. And kidney there are few things to avoid. 1. Chat Doctor. Avoid junk food, high salt intake. 3. Reduce meat consumption if any. Hope this helps, and you are welcome to ask any further queries. Take care.
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I am 31 years old, having BP 140/83 , and total cholestrol 6.98 mmol/l,Atherogenic index 4.25,LDL cholestrol 4.68 mmol/l,Alanine transferase 76.1 U/L.My problem is sometimes i am getting a feeling of fainting / feeing of imbalance and till now i havent start any medications yet .My father died at very early stage because of heart attack( 1 st attack). So whether i have to take medications for BP or cholestrol or both? What can be the reasong for feeling of imbalance?? Thanks, mathew
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Hi, I understand your concern and would explain that intermittent feeling of imbalance could be related to anxiety or an inner ear disorder. Anyway considering your blood pressure values, which are abnormal for your age, I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes
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Hi,My son,2 year 2 months old.Suddenly for past 1 week he is walking in a wiered way by pulling his left leg sidways (At times he is walking normally).He is jumping,running and we see no physical difference but while walking his actions areobniraml..I am so scared.What should I do immediatly
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Hello, I do not see anything alarming unless your son complains about pain or swelling. Child Chat Doctor. Act in such a way their role models act. The first thing you should do is to record his present gesture and show the recording to him and ask him why he is doing it and if nothing special, he should stop doing it. I am sure he will stop it immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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my mum had a cardiac arrest in hospital, whilst being treated for several blood clots on her lungs. She was down for 20 minutes with CPR being done. She is now extubated, taking brief walks and talking, but still quite breathless. Her blood pressure today has been 164/45, 154/42, 150/40. I am concerned that she may have another clot semi-blocking an artery. She is 79 years old, weighs 49kg and is short (5 ft 1 or 2). She was previously healthy playing tennis and walking 2kms daily. She had 3 stents inserted during an angiogram 22 days ago, was discharged and readmitted with extreme shortness of breath on the 16th, and had her cardiac arrest on Monday 19th June. Is this regular blood pressure reading an indication of hypotension? Should I be overly concerned?
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Hello, I have gone through blood pressure readings you have mentioned. In these readings, her diastolic blood pressure is very less. So she is mostly having heart issues. Since she had triple stents just 22 days ago, the possibility of restenosis of stents is high. So better to take her to a cardiologist and get done check angiography. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My mother had a inguinal hernia repair 4 months ago without a problem. She soon got a rash on her back and was treated with Prednisone. It cleared up somewhat but never completely. They thought she might have had a latex reaction but blood work was normal. Coulda his be a reaction to the mesh used. Her rash is all over.
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Hello, thank you for your query. The rashes that your mother developed over her back is not did to the mesh used during inguinal hernia repair. It is probably an allergic reaction developed post surgery following certain medications or the use of the plaster over the back following spinal anesthesia, I would suggest you to use antihistamines to reduce the itching along with calamine lotion. You can also get a consult with a dermatologist if it worsens. Thank you
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During sleep, my arm begins to tingle and gets numb, especially at the thumb and opposing two fingers. The arm from shoulder to fingertips on occasion has a burning sensation which abates if I get up and move around. By flexing arm and hand, near normal feeling returns in a few minutes if I move around but keeps me awake nights. Is this a condition for a neurologist s attention? I am type 2 diabetic, recently diagnosed with polycythemia. Red cells now within normal range. DOB 10/20/20, active and mentally clear.
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Hi, I understand your concern regarding the tingling sensation and numbness. Since you have mentioned that you have numbness in your hand, it has to be related with nerve compression or due to diabetic neuropathy. This occurs mostly due to our lifestyle habits like usage of computers, watching a lot of TV, bending while reading.1) Do keep a watchful eye about other symptoms like numbness spreading to other parts, blurry vision, loss of sensations over body parts.2) Get your blood sugar tests done and refer the same to your planetologist for further follow through. Mention him about your present problem. 3) You need to keep an erect straight posture of your back and neck.4) Do stretching exercises, when you wake up lie on your chest then using two hand lift yourself up, in an arc like position and then lie down slowly. Repeat his at least ten times daily. This will surely relieve back pain. You can watch online videos for such exercises.5) If your problem aggravates you need to get yourself physically examined and investigated through radiological methods like x-ray followed by MRI only if suggested by an orthopedic. Hope these suggestions help you. Contact for further follow up. With best regards,
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Hi doctor im 27 years old I was born right club footed I had some pain.walking all my life but lately it is getting unbarable and its making me hate my life and its so bad I sometimes wish I could just get it taken off is their Nything I can do to help the pain.
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Hello, As due to club foot there will be a change in the biomechanics of the muscles and the joints. There are two things which can help you - one is the surgical correction of the club foot, but this will be a lengthy process and also at the age of 27 it will be difficult to regain the normal biomechanics of the joint. The other one is to try out physiotherapy - the use of exercise, hot water fermentation, stretching, strengthening, balance board training will help improve the stability of the joint. In cases of club foot at this age or 27 the correct procedures are to be well planned by the foot surgeon and also the prediction of the outcome is required. Conservative management is always helpful but not up to 100%. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor.
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Hi, doc! Last night I had the fever 99.9F, during the night I decided to take Ibuprofen and felt on the kitchen floor unconscious for 5 min. , then puked up for 15 min. This morning I still feel very week... Is this the food poisoning symptoms or some kind of nasty virus? Thanks.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I suppose you are suffering from Viral fever, Viral Fever is usually a self limiting condition, which usually takes 5 days for recovery. We can catch a virus from other person who is suffering from Viral fever through coughing, Sneezing. There is no indication for antibiotic therapy in Viral Infection, but our bodies immunity gets lower during a viral infection, and we can catch secondary bacterial infection, so if a doctor finds any signs or symptoms of secondary bacterial infection he/she adds antibiotics. Thank you.
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Hello, I am suffering from Gynaecomastia. My chest looks more of a female and due to shortage of time i cannot focus on regular exercises. Is there any remedy available in ayurveda to cure this ailment. Moreover, i studied that honey due to its medicinal properties helps in reducing obesity and increasing the metabolic rate. Can it be used in treatment and burning of fat muscles. Please suggest. This ailment is hampering my personal as well as professional life and i am loosing my confidence.
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Hi, There is no reason to lose your confidence. There is always a solution to everything in your life. In regard to gynecomastia, you should consult an endocrinologist who will ask to run further tests for further evaluation. One of them include checking the hormones levels in the blood. Another option would be related to obesity. Honey is a good natural remedy against fat burning, but it cannot do miracles alone. You should apply other lifestyle and diet change, including physical activity. All the best! Chat Doctor.
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Hello, I got the left side, top and bottom, wisdom teeth pulled yesterday morning. Last night after I layed down I was suddenly freezing so bad that my entire body was shaking severely. About a half an hour later it stopped and then I began vomiting everything id been able to eat since the teeth were removed. Once I finished vomiting, my entire body felt normal again and just extremely tired, so I went back to bed and immediately fell asleep. Is any of this normal?
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Hello, Thanks for coming to Chat Doctor. Did you get bleeding from extracted tooth site before or during feeling freezing? If not, your problems might be because of food you ate which lead to indigestion. You might take some antacid if required. Your problems are likely to subside in few hours. If you notice any bleeding from tooth extraction site, apply pressure with sterile cotton and contact your dentist quickly. Wish you good health!
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Hi, Im a 57, 130 lb 19 year old girl who recently had my 5th encounter (on saturday) of going unconscious unexpectedly and for 5-6 minutes. It was around 3 in the afternoon, I was not dehydrated and had already eaten lunch. I have a long list of allergies; the most dangerous are shellfish and penicillin. Every time I come back to consciousness I have large red blotches and hive on my arms and upper thighs. Previous Doctors have thought my fainting spells were caused my anaphylactic allergic reactions but recently another doctor claimed I have vasodepressor syncope and the hives are caused from over-heating (which I often get hives from). I was wondering If you also thought I should see a cardiologist or should continue on new allergy medications.
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Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, apart from the allergic condition if this is pure syncope then this could be due to cardio vascular disease or central nervous system related disease and these both possibilities need to be ruled out, if this turned unremarkable then one can think about the allergy, but syncope is very uncommon in your case, with eruption of haves hysteric attack may be likely, hope this information helps.
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hi, my wife had copper T since last 3 years and when we went to a hospital they said threads are not visible and need to use some special instruments to take it out. is this something serious? we are planning to go to hospital today. we did the scan and result showed the Copper T is in correct place. Can someone help if this is something serious or can be done without surgery?
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HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorShe doesn't require any surgery at all. Taking out of slipped Cu-T is very simple process with the help of certain instruments. Position of Cu-T is already confirmed on USG and it in uterine cavity, so it is very simple to it out. In some cases, Cu-T retracts inside uterus or endocervical canal due to various causes and strings can't be felt manually. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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Sir, thanks for your helpi am a 44 year old woman. My height is 5 feet and weight is 63. I feel giddiness very often and went for a medical check up. Everything seems to be normal. I doubt about my SGPT and SGO T values which are respectively 57 and 52. Are they within the normal values? Please advice.
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Hi thanks for asking question. Here are few possibilities.1. The giddiness can be because of hypotensive attacks. Means if your blood pressure is low, dizziness can occur.2. Second giddiness can be because of hypoglycemic attacks.3. Sometime overexertion with less diet can lead to giddiness.4. Inner ear infection like labyrinthine can lead giddiness. Suspect it if fever and deafness present. Avoid stress because it can precipitate the giddiness.5. As far as liver enzyme level usually concerned AST and alt level are up to 42.here it is mild elevated. If it remains persistently high then further investigation done with ultrasound examination and viral markers. I hope I have solved your query
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My friend has never brushed, flossed his teeth never been to dentist. Previously had trouble with diverticulitius and now has a lot of abdominal pain so bad causing him to vomit. He is in his fifties. I have suggested maybe he has gum infection that could be traveling to his abdomin causing this pain also . Could that be the issue or contributing to it?
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, you have mentioned that your friend has abdominal pain, No, gums infection can't lead to diverticulitis, for that you should consult Physician, But your friend should go to dentist and get oral prophylaxis done, Poor oral hygiene lead to growth of bacteria in oral cavity which can cause many gingival and periodontal problems, Hope this will help you. Wish you good health.
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hi this is sam from ind , & 27 years old , working for IT industry , recently i have checked my Blood pressure , ( Height 178 , wgt 82 , Medical history ; Nil ) it shows 150/92 , from that point onwards i used to check every day... the count varys from +/- 8 to 10 digits.Is this a good sign or any thing harm, pls advice.
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A variation of blood pressure from 8 to 10\u00a0mm of Hg is absolutely a normal phenomenon normal BP is less than 120/80pre hypertensive stage is from 120 to 139/80 to 89grade 1 (mild hypertension) is from 140 to 159/90-99grade 2 (moderate hypertension) is from 160to 179 /100to 109grade 3(severe hypertension) is from 180 and above /110and above so basically this is the categorization a variation of blood pressure by few digits vary from physical status of body environment and many other factors!at an age of 27 you are in grade 1 hypertension you should start 45\u00a0min strenuous exercise every day, follow strict lifestyle modification and take tab amlodipine 5\u00a0mg once a day for 3monthsmonitor your BP every 7th day and maintain a dairy!!
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im trying to get pregnant, but for some reason i cant nd hes healthy as a goat, i dont kno if its me or what. when we go to have sex he blows his load alot unlike other guys i mean i dont know if its normal or not but when he does go off he goes off way to much, when i go to stand up it all runs outta me, i have to hold myself if i dont itll all go everywhere, and i dont know if its cause my cyle is only 5 days or what i need help
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Hi, If the semen of your husband gets out from vagina quickly after sex, then this reduces the chances of getting pregnant. To help retain the semen inside your vagina then you should lay down on your back with your legs towards your chest for ten minutes after sex. Also, I suggest that your husband gets a semen analysis to see if his levels are normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello my niece is having a lot of trouble at the moment. Last year she had a operation on her back called Spinal Fusion and once that healed she was pain free and medication free. About 2 weeks ago she began showing these symptoms
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Hello, As post spinal fusion surgery having symptoms of radiating pain, back pain, tightness of the back muscles etc. These symptoms as per me are related to muscle weakness. I think you should try out a physiotherapist who can help with regaining the strength in the muscles and also help to reduce the pain. Exercise to focus on the core stability, hip muscle strengthening, static Qua Chat Doctor. In my clinical practice, these symptoms can be reduced in about 2 weeks of time and in about 8-10 weeks of time great progression is achieved. Kindly give some time and continue medicine with exercise, and she should do well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In
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My wife is diagnosed with Lymph node tuberclousis.She is on medication from 3 months and is asked to take Rcinex,Pyzina,combutol and Pan d.Just wanted to knw if TB is drug resistance than what further action can be taken? She has Infection in lower abdomen as well.Can we remove that lymph
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Hello, * There are specific tests as PCR and others to reveal the diagnosis of Chat Doctor. * A tissue biopsy is always favorable for the better management of the tuberculosis cases as per the surgical evaluation and decisions of the treating physician.* Associated abdomen infection has to be ruled out of tuberculosis origin first and later management with antibiotics and supportive treatment can be figured out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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1. Hepatomegaly with abnormal echotexture compatible with fibrous and/or fatty change. 2. Prior cholecystectomy 3. Borderline large spleen 4. Incomplete imaging of pancreas, aorta and IVC due to bowel gas 5. 2.5 cm likely partially septated cyst in the right lobe of the liver. These are results of an ultrasound. What is the difference in a simple cyst and septated cyst, and is a septated cyst dangerous?
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor A septated cyst has walls or septa within the cyst itself whereas a simple cyst has a smooth outer wall and no inner structures. In most persons the cysts are not associated with significant problems. Some possible symptoms are fullness or pain. Your doctor may want to remove or take a portion of the wall of the cyst to send it for analysis, it may be of no significance, but they may want to ensure this by lab review. The ultrasound also shows fatty change in the liver which is also of concern because fatty liver is one of the most common causes of liver disease at present. If it is at an early stage a change in diet, increase activity and the use of medications such as statins that are normally used for high cholesterol, may be helpful hope this helps
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Hi,Im a 22-year-old female. My period is coming up probably in about a week (my breasts are always sore around this time) and Ive noticed a pain in my left armpit. I believe there is a small lump where the pain is coming from, about the size of a pea. I believe this has happened before prior to my period, though not consistently. Could this be normal? Or is this a sign of breast cancer? Im very worried. Thanks for your help.
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Hi thanks for your question. Sore breast before periods and during the period is normal process and is due to hormonal changes before periods. The small lump in your left armpit could be a small lymph node. Pain in lymph node could be due to inflammation of the lymph node secondary to breast changes. Chances of this lymph node of being secondary to breast cancer are very, very rare but can be only ruled out by physical examination of breast and FNAC of this small lump. Hope this answers your question
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my father age 65 years good health and no smoker or drinker but past 1 year he is suffering from chronic cough at night the intensity of cough is high . all the reports related to this is normal and the treatment is going on from a physican of med college lucknow will you suggest me some better
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Nighttime excessive coughing is mostly seen with cough variant asthma. So in my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist for your father and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti-allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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My 5 month old son is passing loose foamish green motion since 10days for nearly 4times every day..my doctor earlier prescribed colic aid and prowell..Since there was no improvement,she suggested for stool test and gave Taxim O to start..The stool report shows presence of mucus and puss.the Dr has told to continue Taxim O.though the color has changed from green to yellow,it s still watery.The dr has prescribed to continue Taxim O and also give Nestum( food supplement)is it ok to give Nestum to my breastfeeding 5 month baby at this time ?will it make the stool semi solid?
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Hi dear Welcome to the Chat Doctor, Yes! Nestum can be given during loose stools, it helps. Stool culture is the best investigation to get the exact bug causing problem, accordingly antibiotics are given to get the proper relief in symptoms and also eradication of the infection. Taxum O is a good antibiotic for the dysentery, but itself it causes some loose stools. Hope the loose stools will be better after the antibiotic is stopped. Along with the Nestum baby can be introduced some rice DAL water during such situation. Thanks
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My girlfriend is on her period and started yesterday. We were just recently lying around watching a movie and all of a sudden she started complaining about a severe abdominal pain. She turned pail white, had to rush to the bathroom to relieve her bowels. The pain is in the center of her pelvic area. Sharp pain. She says that it isnt like any other cramps shes had. She has dizziness as well. She says that it feels better when she lays on her side. the pain is slightly subsiding but I am worried it could possibly be her appendix. Please advise
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Hello, Apart from appendicitis and a urinary tract infection (UTI), I would be more concerned about an unsuspected ectopic pregnancy in case you both are sexually active. Diagnosing any of this condition would require a physical examination of your abdomen along with some routine blood tests like a complete blood count, a serum Chat Doctor test, and an ultrasound of the abdomen at the earliest. Therefore, I would advise you to please take her to the emergency room of the nearest hospital for a detailed assessment and appropriate management. Till then, you could give her some antispasmodic Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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why would doctor request LFT for a nine year old? LDH was eleveted on first blood test. His height is 134 cms and he weighs 31 kgs. For past 3 months has had heavy nose bleeds, complains of itching, joint pain, headache, nausea and loss of appetite.
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. His symptoms of itching, nausea, loss of appetite and high LDH suggest some liver pathology like viral hepatitis. You should go for complete liver function test and complete blood count. Then you should 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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I had 3 Grand Mal Seizures last Friday and from that the Hospital doctors felt that my low heart blood could call attention to heart desase or damage from the 3 grand Mals in a row, we did the Angioplasti and found the my heart was in perfect condition, now it recovery time and am not sure what I can and can t do. procedure was compleated Sunday afternoon and so far I m of and would like to stay that way. The hospital instructions wern t very clear. Can you help, Please. Frank, Las Vegas
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Hello, You absolutely need to check with the doctors or look at the paperwork that all hospitals give patients upon discharge that have information that they need to go home with such as numbers to call if necessary, diagnosis, procedures that were done, and of course, special instructions. The floor where you were hospitalized or in recovery after the angiograms should have a copy of the discharge instructions. Typically, post-procedural instructions would include rest for the 1st 24-48 hrs. With light activities as tolerated from there forward. They would also tell you to HY Chat Doctor.
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my son has had a cough for a couple of days and a little running nose, but today has vomited what looks like saliva? what is going on with my baby. He is 28 months old. I am waiting to hear back from his doctor rt now but need some insight in the meantime
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. I see similar cases amongst small kids who visit my clinic. It happens because child Chat Doctor. Another justification is pertussis or para pertussis, when baby almost always vomit after cough. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.
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My grandson is 6 years old and has been having a cod for a couple of weeks with a little fever well the cold ha subsided and the fever but he still have a little sniffing and coughing, now he has little white bumbs on his tongue what could have cause his
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Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. White bumps on the tongue can be due to inflamed tongue papillae secondary to infection while it can also be due to canker sores or cold sores due to viral infection. So you should get a clinical examination done to rule out the exact cause of white bumps. Also, a blood test can be done to rule out the nature of infection. If the bumps are painful you can apply Lidocaine gel but in very less quantity only over the bumps. Give him soft and bland foods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hey doc got lumps under my skin its not painful but needs remove some of those which I feel is visible 2 are under my arm 2 on my back and one on my rite leg above my knee joint,I needa know how many days does it takes to heal and what is the cost needa doc which is in andheri mumbai 61
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Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. Pain less lumps under the skin under arm, leg possibly due to the lymph nodal enlargement. Which are seen of any infection / inflammation localized or systemic cause these symptoms.2. And also seems like some systemic pathology.3. You need to get complete blood picture, and ultrasound scan of the area of lumps. Ultrasound will help to evaluate the nature of the lumps, its source and extensions.4. An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology would help to know the cells involving.5. You need to see a surgeon in any hospital hear your area. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query.Anything to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Hi I have never been shown or told that i should pull my foreskin down and now im 30 and cantI try and can only get it down a very small amount before its too tightIt seems that as i do it it starts to look like its pulling my glands in like a waist and it cant pull it back anymore
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HelloRetraction of foreskin and replacing over glans is a prerequisite to have normal enjoyable sex. Based on your statement I would state that you have Mitosis however this can be confirmed only on clinical examination in person by a qualified General Surgeon or Urologist. If it is confirmed to be Mitosis you will need to get circumcised. This is a simple surgery done under local anesthesia as an out patient procedure and offers permanent cure and helps to have enjoyable sex for rest of the life. Chat Doctor.
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My imaging states t2 and flair signal seen within the sub corral white matter ofthe right frontal lobe These findings may be a result of chronic microvasular ischemic change or demyelinating plaques I m 44 These are non specific but may be related to demyelinating plaques in this patient with a history of multiple sclerosis What does this mean? Also had muscle biop and showed may be mitrochrodial myopathy
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Hi MRI brain reveal subcortical white matter changes in R) frontal lobe. This can be due to ischemia of brain (small vessel disease changes), or desalinating plaque (significant in patient with Multiple sclerosis). There are many other causes of white matter changes (vitamin b12 deficiency, hypothyroidism, mitochon Chat Doctor. Age of the patient, associated disease (MS, diabetes, hypertension, ) all helps to know the cause of this changes in Consult neurologist for further plan and management
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hi i lump on the back of my head about egg sized its appered out of nowhere about a week ago ihave server headachs but have a consteant pain like someone is pushing down onto my head with force it is cause trouble with my eyesight speech and balance .i haveno idea whatit is
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Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query as well the concern. Your history looks like that the lump might be attached with the brain, because of that you are having speech, vision & balance problem. But it needs to be confirmed by USG of the lump to rule out whether it is attached to the brain or just superficial. Then consult any doctor/surgeon nearby for further guidance. Good luck, Thanks.
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I have a pain around my tailbone area (coccyx?) as well as a discharge and am wondering what services I should seek? This has happened in the past. Sometimes short term, once severe and a doctor opened the area, packed the wound with a gauze that left the area open to drain. What are my options? what is this?
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Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to colonial cyst. Colonial disease is a type of skin infection which typically occurs as a cyst between the cheeks of the buttocks and often at the upper end. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and redness. I suggest using painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using warm compresses to help the Chat Doctor. You should keep the area clean and
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I have difficulty breathing? Like I have asthma and stuff, but sometimes like when I take deep breaths I feel good, but if I breathe normally sometimes, I will get shortened breath. And also I have back pains like by my shoulders, it might be stress and tension in my muscles. I m only 13 about to be 14, so it is not because of old age, what could it be?
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Hello, In my opinion, we should first rule out asthma in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is normal then no need to worry about asthma. At the age of 13, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. To avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Consult a psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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hi, this is kavya from blore i have a query for skin related problem,i m basically from blore ,earlier my skin was very fair but now these days i m finding that my skin turning toward darker complexation. So, hardly i get exposure of Sun, but eventhough very rapidly i m oberserving changes in my skin color,So, i need some remedial measures, which can help in reducing melanin pigment in my body or some suggested diet plan or creams to apply on skin.pls. help and suggest.
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Hi K\u0101vya, Thanks for your query . You can do the following
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I had a abcess in my mouth above a tooth. I went to the doctor and was put on keflex. The infection came to a point and the abcess ruptured. The swelling and pain have gone but there is a lesion where it ruptured, it almost feels like a hole but its not. Its redish blue in color and quite large. I dont see the dentist until monday and am pretty freaked out. is this normal or or should I be concerned?
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Hello, Read your query, as you have abscess in your tooth there is infection in gums and tooth it can be periapical or periodontal infection so for this you should go for proper treatment, There is nothing to be worried so much this lesion can be sinus opening from where your pus is Chat Doctor. I will suggest you to consult your dentist and go for oral examination and investigations IOWA X-ray or OPG and discuss with your dentist go for Root canal treatment or oral prophylaxis. In meantime, you can do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Maintain proper oral hygiene, Do Betadine mouth rinse. Hope this will help you. If you have further queried I will be happy to help.
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I crave sugar 24/7 I was in a car crash broke my pelvisShortly, there after I had appendixI was on pain killers for two years, I have smoked for six years, have wanted to quit for 2 years, I have no concentration, high anxiety, and bad short term memory.When I pee, some bone or something in my stomach cracks like something is pinched.I have stomach pains, I had cysts iin my ovaryThere seems to be a mass in what is near my pancreas it seems to be attached to my left ovaryi see lights all the time I cannot concentrate
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorApart form the cysts that you have, you have functional problems too and these factors plays the role in other pathological conditions, the cyst of pancreas and ovary are not related with each other, they can not be attached, you are under the wrong impression, if you do not have any symptoms as long as both the cysts are concern then there no need to worry, if you have some symptoms then This has to be managed surgically but most important is your functional disorders, for this you have to control your thoughts, keep your stress level low, always think positively, take sufficient sleep, cheer up, hope you can understand, take care and have good time.
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hi my name is ArminI have been feeling this stange numb pain running down my right arm for the past few weeks. It almost feels like i have slept on it overnight, however its been getting worst within the past week and noticed that when my right arm is not active i feel it more. Could you perhaps lead me into the right direction or would you have any advice that you help me.Regards
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Dear Armin, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to
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Recently I have been getting tiny tears behind the head of my penis from sex and masturbation. Last night I put neosporin on my penis and today I check and am shocked to see that I have blisters all around the forskin and all the way around my penis.i was able to simply wipe the blisters off but it left these little tiny open sores and and a clear sticky liquid keeps coming out and won t stop. ..PLEASE HELP
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HelloThanks for query. Based on what you have stated I would say that you have infection of the foreskin (Prostatitis) following vigorous unprotected sex or masturbation. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmenting along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical antibiotic ointment like Newsprint twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
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My 18 month old has been sick for 4 days. Maximum fever of 102.7, but is now stabilized. He, also, hasnt been eating at all, doesnt drink as much as he should. He now has dark circles under his eyes, lips are dry and seem svery tired and cranky. Is he dehydrated?
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Hi...by what you quote this seems like a viral illness to me. I will explain to you how a viral illness behaves to that you can be more confident. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Dark circles is usually a sign of illness. It does not point out to any specific illness or pathology. Regards -
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i had some chest pain plagueing me for about a week approx 6 weeks ago. I only believe that this is relevant because since than i have noticed this sensation of pressure on the left side of my neck, not sure if there noticeable distension. .wanted to get a second opinion before i went to the doc....
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult doctor and get done 1. Chest x-ray to rule out lung pathology. 2. Ultrasound examination of neck to rule out lymph node enlargement or other mass lesion. Lung infection and lung malignancy (if you are smoker) are common cause for chest pain and neck pain and distention. Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection and lung malignancy. If both, chest x-ray and ultrasound are normal then no need to worry much. Painkiller and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dear DoctorI am Sabu, 27/male from Kerala. I had a right side molar tooth extraction 3 years ago and then I had recurrent sinusitis. I felt pus coming out of my nostrils and got bad smell of the pus. When that happened I took some antibiotics and it was subsided. It happened a couple of times. Then in January 2010(after 2 yrs of extraction) I had the pus formation and bad smell and I met an ENT. They took scanning and some other tests and told me that I have to undergo FESS. So I underwent FESS in February. After 35 days of FESS, I had the pus formation again and that time I consulted an Oro Maxilo Facial surgeon . he did many x rays and found out that there is an Oro Antral fistula , which was the cause of the recurrent infection and PUS formation. So I had to undergo cod wel luc surgery and they close the fistula by flap. After 5 months of the surgery now, I again felt some pain over the flap and some blockage of nose. But this time I did not feel pus or bad smell. What comes out of nose is clear mucous. I again met the doctor and he told me that the pain is because of the inflammation on the top layer of flap due to the common sinusitis. He gave me augmentin 625 mg for 5 days. I am worried if the infection will become any serious trouble in future. Should I undergo any checkups again, or to take any medicines? IS the sinusitis I feel now is common?? Will it affect the flap adversely? Please let me know as early as possible.Thanks doctor.
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Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Yes, An oro-antral communication is a potential complication of an upper molar extraction. Since you have already undergone a successful closure operation, the mucus discharge should be of a regular sinusitis. If it is persistent and is getting infected regularly, please visit your oral and maxillofacial surgeon and have the astral communication status reviewed. Continue with the antibiotics and medication for sinusitis as prescribed. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards
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Hello, I am a 46 year-old male. I have a type of lump inside the head of my dick. The pain associated with this condition is minimal, more of an irritation. This sensation is not constant. There are not any other symptoms, no burning while urinating, etc...
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HI, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to have Globes Pharynges.Treatment-Surgeons Second Opinion to fix causes of Painless Lump in the head of TH penis-He would investigate your by physical examination and by FNAC Biopsy to rule out the Cancerous Growth of the penis. UroSurgeons help in diagnosis and ruling out other causes of such a penile growth is also needed. These doctors would fix the diagnosis and would treat it by needful surgical treatment as need be. This would help you to resolve your worry. Welcome for any further query in this regard Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS
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Right around my thigh area and down my leg it feels like a scrub board. I have been told by my doctor that I have bad tendons. I roll on a exercise roller and that helps some relief from the pain. However, they never completely go away. When I sit on cushion that is soft they come back bigger and start hurting again. I have had this a long time.
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain around thigh and leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle strains, tendonitis, arthritis, gout, nerve damage or slipped disk. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order blood test, physical examination, nerve conduction test and take history. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement, muscle relaxant along with anti-inflammatory. Doctor may also recommend physical therapy and surgery for disc problem in severe cases. For now take proper rest eat healthy, apply warm compresses and Chat Doctor. Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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Hello, A few weeks ago I had a sharp burning sensation in my left temple that progressively became more intense, the the burning sensation felt like it went from my head down to my shoulders. It lasted about 5 minutes or so. My left temple after that had a light dulling pain over the next 2 or 3 days then finally went away. This morning while sitting in church I had the same episode and now have the dulling burning sensation again in the left temple radiating down into my upper body. I have had a head CT that was normal and all blood work was normal. Does this sound like anything that anyone has heard of before? Could this be something Neurological? Thank you for your help!
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms are neurological in nature. Burning pain (paresthesia) from left temple into up to upper body, is related to involvement of brain on the right side. The usual cause is lack of blood supply for a short while, called as transient ischemic attack (TIA). MRI is the investigation of choice, as CT may be normal and is less sensitive than MRI. Please consult a neurologist for further evaluation. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.
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Dear Sir ,iam having a positive igm test of tb but a negative tb test as well as a negative igg test.iam suffering from tb ,.Also iam suffering from seronegative artheritis,though my test for ra r negative ad only c-reactive protine test and esr test r out of range .My age is 30 years , weight 67 kg ,height 5.4ft
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Hello, As these tests are supposed to be validated on the clinical examination and correlate with the clinical symptoms noted. There can be a possibility of the positive IGM test for TB in seronegative arthritis. You should be treated well based on the clinical symptoms noted down by the physician. Kindly do simple exercises like breathing and range of motion exercises. Continue the medication advised to you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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my husband had a pons stroke over four years ago. no doctor in the buffalo area can explain how he even lived let alone the fact he can eat and sit and talk and see. the thing is he recenltly started this uncontrolled shaking of his left side. all mri and ct and blood work come back good. he does physical therapy but what is all of sudden causeing this shaking.
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Hi, Unilateral tremors are associated with cerebellar or thalami stroke. As per your description, I would attribute left sided uncontrolled shaking to right thalami or left cerebellar strokes. However, if a recent scan (done after he developed the shaking) were normal, then I do not think any serious organic condition causing the shaking. On other thoughts, I also would like to examine him to rule out tremors on the right side, just to make sure we do not miss out bilateral symptoms wherein we need to consider other causes. Currently, since MRI and blood reports are normal, there is no major reasons to worry. Discuss with your neurologist. Hope this answers your query. Regards
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Hi..!my name is aashi and i am planning for a baby..i had sonography and its normal ..i am having folinine and cad calshine medicine so can y suggest me at which days sjould i trg to conceive which are the best fertility prriod for me?my periods date was 1sep
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Hi Aashni, Hoping your periods are regular. Once your periods bleeding stops you can have Sexual contact daily or alternate days till 10th day of period (1st day being the day your bleeding started). This is not for pregnancy, by these husbands sperms are thrown out. Then have abstinence for 2-3 days, Regular daily contact for next 4-5 days. That's the time of ovulation. After that is optional. By this You will get fresh & young sperms at time of ovulation. Life of sperms is 3 days. Chances of healthy pregnancy is low with old perusal the best
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Yesterday afternoon I got a headache. It went away. But I started getting a stabbing pain in my stomach right below my ribs on my left side (my left from my point of view). It hurt so bad I had to put my sin down for fear I might drop him. Then my gas started smelling extremely foul. It still does today but the pains have gradually worked their way down and around my abdomen. Now Im dizzy and nauseated.
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With this kind of history, most likely you have got an intestinal infection possibly due to accidentally eating stale food from outside. If I were your doctor, after a general physical examination I would advise you for a routine stool test for ova and cyst and give you an anti-emetic and an anti-spasmodic depending on the severity of the pain you have. Depending on the result of the investigations, I would consider prescribing for you a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against both aerobic and anaerobic organisms including flagellate. I would also add a probiotic and a proton pump inhibitor to it. Also avoid eating from outside. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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I ve exhausted all options for my back pain . The problem causing the most pain is spondylolisthesis . The surgeon says the surgery to repair this is very risky and he doesn t want to because I m only thirty one years old. He says we can do fusion surgery thats lower risk and more likely to alleviate my pain. I would like to know how often this surgery is succesful and what kind of life after surgery I should expect.
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Spinal surgery which includes putting in screws, rods and fusing the aesthetic segment is a very common spinal procedure. It can give good relief to pain if done for the correct indication. It is likely to improve the shooting leg pain more than the low backache. All surgeries carry some risk and here the risks which are to be highlighted are of leak of spinal fluid, damage to the spinal nerve roots causing weakness/bladder or bowel or sexual dysfunction and failure of the operation apart from complications like infection, bleeding etc. In the long term, the risk is of failure of fusion and implant failure. That said, if the operation is performed when correctly indicated and in good hands can provide good pain relief for most patients.
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My friend is facing stomach pain for the last 1 yr.The doctor said it will take time to cure completely.She is 19 yrs old The Pain comes suddenly and will be cure with in 1- 5 minutes and she is normal for some days.Because of this couldnt go to college or any other places.Will it be gastero problem .Is any better medicine .
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Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. This could be an ovulation pain which might occur in between the periods with such severity at times. If I were her doctor, after a clinical abdominal examination I would advise her for an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any pelvic pathology causing such pain. Otherwise, simple anti inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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My cousin, a lady, 44 years old, had typhoid 4 years ago. She was told that her liver had enlarged. She is now suffering from pain in the upper abdomen, just under the rib cage. She also has a slight pain in her back at about the same point as the pain in the abdomen. When she sits down in a relaxed manner, she feels the pain. She feels as if something is being stretched. Please can you help?
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Howell come to ChatDoctorJust enlarge liver is not sufficient to know the exact pathology this needs all the parameters right from the clinical symptoms liver function test imaging study reports, then and then this can be decided for underlying cause of enlarge lever, else this is nothing to worry, upper abdominal pain could be due to hyperacidity and this can be well treated with the medicine given below1) Tab Omeprazole 40 mg once in day2) Tab Risperidone 30 mg once in day hope this information helps, take care have a nice day.
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I fell from a height of about 30 feet directly onto my chest. I broke several ribs, punctured a lung as well. I have been experiencing long term numbness in my chest accompanied by a dull ache in rib cage area and severe discomfort in lower back area. What could be root cause?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. The root cause for this is blunt chest trauma and pleural thickening and fibrosis. You had rib fractures and pneumothorax (punctured lungs) in the past. Lungs are surrounded by two thin layers of pleurae. But when injury occur (rib fracture or pneumothorax) these layers rupture. With time, these ruptured layers heal by pleural thickening and fibrosis. And these cause numbness in the area of injury. So no need to worry about this numbness because this is normal after such injury. You can apply warm water pad on affected areas for some relief. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I have been told i am getting spider bites on my abdomin while i sleep. I have had my house treated tented even bought a new mattress and it is till happening. I am covered in scars and have previously had mrsa because of the problem. Is there a skin rash or virus that looks like bug bites?
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, in fact the skin lesion is art of looking for the doctors and without looking to the skin rash clinically it may not give the exact clinical diagnosis here just little assumption can be made from the history given, and I could say that this could be \"Herpes\" lesion because in layman term this is known as spider bite, better to get it confirmed and for that you need to see the dermatologist, take care and have nice day.
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Hii doctor ..I am 24 year old boy.I have 2-3 problems regarding my penis.... * my sperm quantity after masturbation is less.* thickness of my sperm is also poor.* there is no stickiness in my sperm.* my penis foreskin gets swallow after masturbation for about 5 min but there is no pain or irritation on it. this problem has arisen from about 3-4 months.I used to masturbate 3-4 times in a week but now I try to avoid masturbation as much as I can.I wash my penis with soap daily.does it have any side effect.? please please help me....!!!
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Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your health care concerns are concerned about how masturbation is effecting your semen. With multiple ejaculations the amount of semen and your sperm counts will decrease as there will be less in the storage tubules. This is normal and not anything to be concerned about unless you are trying to conceive a child. The foreskin changing during masturbation is also normal. The amount of blood flow to the skin will decrease or increase depending on the amount of pressure. I also agree with your personal hygiene. Keeping the foreskin clean with soap and water is all you need to keep the area clean. In summary1. Frequent ejaculations will change semen consistency2. Frequent ejaculations will reduce sperm counts3. Good personal hygiene includes cleaning with soap and water hope I answered your question. Please contact Chat Doctor again with your medical questions and concerns
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Sir I have fungus infection on my back and its now seem like white spots maximum. I have tried anti fungal soaps ,creams but still its increasing day by day. Plz tell me immediate treatment for this. And I m not going Jim for last 1 month.bcoz doctor recommend me not to sweat
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Thanks for posting your query. First I wanted to know, how did you know that you are having fungal infection? As there are so many skin diseases manifest with such presentation. If you are confirmed with diagnosis of fungal infection you need to take antifungal medication for pronged period, about 1-2 month.local application of ointment only give partial relief, it will not cure disease. I think you should consult to a dermatologist and take proper medication.
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When I get up from a sitting position, my right hip sends nerve like pain in area. I also have pain around my right front knee with tingling down my shin, over top of right foot, through right side of big toe and tingling on bottom front portion of the right foot. I was in an accident 3 mos prior to fusion surgery. What might be causing my present issues, and should I see my physician regarding this issue? I had a fusion of the L-3, L-4 2 years ago.
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Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As you have pain radiating from the hip to the toe and also the past Injury in the spine there looks to be a pinch of the nerve in the lumbar spine where you're getting these symptoms. I will recommend you to undergo physical therapy and undergo some serious exercise sessions to stabilize the spinal column as you should be very much aware of the lumbar spine as it may give trouble in future if the muscles are not strong enough to hold the spine. In my clinical practice when such cases come it is described as failed back surgery cases. We recommend physical therapy and proceed until the stabilization of the spinal column is done to safeguard the spine for the future. Majority of cases respond well to physical therapy program. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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I got my tongue pierced 6 days ago and now Ive noticed that there is a small amount of white discharge from the hole which tastes bad. Also, my tongue is slightly yellow, which smells bad. Is this an infection, or just dead skin cells? My tongue isnt sore or swollen.
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have yellow, smelly tongue with white discharge after piercing is due to abscess formed due to infection, area must have got infected with the bacteria leading to formation of an abscess. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene. Do gargle with HY Chat Doctor. Take Advil for pain. You should not wear stud over tongue until it will completely. Apply oral antimicrobial ointment. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. You such suck on ice pops to reduce any type of swelling and inflammation. Visit dermatologist/ surgeon once and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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My mother recently diagnosed with metastized cancer stage IV. Primary perineal carcinoma . She is 77 yrs old and came through surgery well. During test for pleural effusion they discovered huge mass in ovaries uterus fallipean tubes and abdomen area. All just removed and she had her first of chemist TX today. Taxol by vein . She lives skin in Florida and I am her only daughter. Absolute eosinophils is high @ 837. 15. 500. How soon would you estimate her length of life so I can begin setting up my home here in North Carolina? The doctors are illusive and non comital but I just need an estimate. She also showing spot on liver and lung. Her fluid also drained 2x before surgery. No filling now and she has no pain. Please be direct with me so I can best help and plan for her care in my home.
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By your description, your mother is suffering from last stage primary peritoneal carcinoma which has spread to her lungs and liver. She is 77 years of age and cannot be as aggressively treated as a young patient. She does not seem to have any immediate threat to life by your description. The life expectancy of your mother if further chemotherapy is given is around 3-6 months. This is if all goes well, and she does not develop any sudden complications related to her disease or chemotherapy, in which case it will be even less. If she is unable to take chem, it will be 1-3 months. Hope that helps. Take care
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Hi, Recently in my ultrasound report i found that i have 1.6 cm calculus in my gall bladder. My age is 28 Years.I am suffering from severe pains usually in night 3 am to 4 am which stops only after injection like rabeasparazole.Right now i have query if gall bladder will be removed then is there new problem would be or it will not be any harm in future.
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Hi.noted history of gallstones. In your case, it is symptomatic already, and the definitive management is cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder along with stones). It can be done laparoscopically (gold standard) or through open technique. Like any other surgery/procedure, risks and possible complications (like infection, bleeding, etc.) are always possible. Hence, the complete pre-operative clinical evaluation and clearance (if needed), to avoid occurrence of such things. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics and management will be advised accordingly. Low fat, low salt diet is also recommended. Hope this helps. Good day!! ~ Chat Doctor.
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My son is nearly two and he woke up really early this morning with an unusual moan, and I noticed he had developed quite a big red spot overnight, through out the day it has developed into quite a sore looking whitehead spot. Its on the outside of his thigh. He also has had a temperature all day accompanied with constant moaning. But he has still eaten and drank as normal.
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Thank you for your contact. I understand your concern. He has painful fur uncle. White spot is pus inside. It usually some kind of Strep to-, Staphylodermia. It causes by banal flora
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Hi, I have a hard lump on the side of my head(infront of my ear) that I have had for quite a while. It is not sore, but can get uncomfortable when sleeping or sometimes when i stretch my jaw(yawning etc). I wonder if you could shed some light on the matter?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Even if the lump is not sore, Not active in infection it could be at insertion point of the muscle, tendon.2. So over a period it will cause that muscle, tendon, nerve ending irritation and cause pain / discomfort.3. In this case it could be lipoma - fat containing lesion - According to your description.4. Let it get examined and get an ultrasound scan done - it will help to find out the nature of the lesion its source and extensions.5. After that you can plan for excision. (if its causing discomfort and progression in growth) Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.
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i got a positive mantoux test next year recieved a negative reading, the year after that I got a negative reading next year a positive reading. 2 weeks later I got CFS and have had it for 4 years. My question is the repeated tst after having a positve reading, could have caused an immune response with symtoms of CFS?
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No one knows for sure what causes CFS, so no definite connection can be made between the TB tests. CFS has been associated with acute events or illnesses, i.e. you get sick with something and shortly afterward develop CFS. It's not uncommon to get TB tests annually, so I doubt that is a direct cause. You did have an evaluation (e.g., chest x-ray) for the positive one, I hope. Tests don't usually change back to negative unless the immune response is suppressed. CFS is a diagnosis of exclusion, so you want to be sure you still don't have TB in your system that is causing your symptoms. Hope this answers your query.
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9 days ago I felt little pain in left abdominal area, which mildly continued to for 2 days until a very severe pain with vomiting at morning around 5 am, had no choice so took spasmo proxivon, which also vomited after 20 mins, around 7
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. Forum. You had little pain in left abdominal area nine days back, becoming severe with vomiting in the morning, got two injections, had relief, again started in five minutes. Ultrasound normal, medicine for five days, this pain relieved, but got frequent urge to urinate, constant pain lower abdomen, pain travelling to pennies and testicles. The pain you got in the beginning is due to mild urinary tract infection, then it became severe, and you had burning micturition, Other possibility is the stone in the urinary tract. I advise you to consult a urologist for diagnosis and treatment. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...have had Ct chest exrays and contrast tests, albuterol treatments and breath exhaling tests... taking inhalers daily, not helping...for icy hot rough sensation in lungs, like vicks was rubbed on my lungs. Doctors dont have any answers... long wait until my scheduled appt. to see a pulmonologist. What could this be? and any suggestions to treat?
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Respected user, thanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There may be possibility of - intercostal nerve endings related issue - herpes neuralgia - psycho somatic manifestation of underlying anxiety disorder * Suggestions for better recovery - avoid smoking, alcohol if using - avoid oily, spicy, non veg stuffs, beverages, hot Chat Doctor. Hope this clears your query. Welcome for further questions. Regards dear.
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virus started Dec 23. went to clinic 1 week later with asevere cough and some back pain. She diagonised Bronchitis and persscribed Cipro 500 twice daily for 10 days and Bromfed 4 times daily. Eight days after I finised taking Cipro went back in again with back pain and she prescribed more Bromfed..As of the last couple days I have riband back pain, Should return to the Clinic again or will this pass?
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Severe cough may cause stretch to lower back muscle. That we call muscle strain because of excessive bouts of cough that require muscle action. This will slowly go away. You need to avoid excessive forward bending and twisting and jerky movements. You can take some painkillers if pain is severe enough that is affecting your daily activities. If pain persist for more than 2 weeks then you must consult an orthopedic surgeon for expert opinion and further management.
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Hello doctor, I have been suffering from gum irritation for 3 days. The gum below just two of my teeth. No bleeding and no swelling but a black patch on the effected area. It was irritation first, now it is painful. It was also throbbing yesterday. Then I did lukewarm salt-water mouth rinsing several times. Today, the condition is little better than yesterday with less pain. But not completely cured. Could you tell me what this could mean?
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of irritation on the gums which is because of inflammation of gums due to a condition called gingivitis/ Peritonitis and major cause of it is every time the cusp comes out of gingival tissue you will start experiencing these symptoms. I would suggest you not to panic about it. You should start antiseptic mouthwash such as Listerine. You should take a combination of Ibuprofen and Diclofenac. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Don't touch gum area repeatedly as it will spread infection. Visit periodontist once and go for complete examination and scaling and root cleaning in particular qua Chat Doctor. Your symptoms will resolve soon. Do warm saline gargles as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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What is it when a heart stings after having palpitations? Am I trying to have a heart attack? I m overweight 5 3 about 166lbs. Bi-polar Disorder, acid reflux are all my problems. But the palpitations were different and certainly the stinging sensation.
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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms are not typical of coronary artery disease or a heart attack.Gastroesophageal reflux or avmusculo- skeletal pain could be the cause of your symptoms. Anxiety can also trigger palpitations. Anyway, if the problem persists, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests
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My daughter is 16 months old. From the age of 4 months she has a habit of crossing her legs & giving an internal push, like some sort of exercise. Earlier she used to do it lying on her back. Now she does it lying on her stomach . Many times she does it standing as well. Her legs will be crossed and she takes support of the wall or chair to do her exercise. If not stopped she continues it upto 10 minutes or more. Till 13 months this behaviour was sometimes triggered by lonliness, drowsiness, attention grabbing. Sometimes she used to start it if her demand was not met. From the last 3 months she does it without any reason also. If we ask her to stop doing the activity and get up, she listens sometimes. All other behaviour are normal. She is very active, likes to play, go outdoor, mingle with other children. She also understands what we tell her. Please let us know if this is something to worry about & when we can expect this behavour to stop. Do we need to give her any specific treatment?
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Hi there ~ I am sorry that your daughter is doing all these behaviors and is sometimes becoming a public embarrassment. I think that she might be having some obsessive compulsive behavior which makes her do it in places that she shouldn't and this is a cause of concern. However, I recommend that you consult a psychologist to find out what the reason is and he/she can make the appropriate referral to a psychiatrist. I hope this helps. Take care and have a good day !
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I have a gap between my two front teeth. It s not that big (certainly smaller than 3.5mm, though I don t have an exact measurement.) Other than that gap my teeth are perfect - there is no overlap between any teeth, no teeth are above any other teeth, etc...I really want to close my gap, however I do not want to wear braces through my college years. Recently I came across a product called Orthofill Bands. My concern is that new gaps will be created between my two front teeth and the teeth to their sides as they move closer together in the center.Also, is Orthofill recommended? Are there other, better options other than Orthofill? Money is not a problem - I will pay to get this gap closed, I just don t want to walk around with braces (invisible or not, since invisible isn t really invisible) during my college years.Thank you!
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Hello have read the query and understand your concerns. Though autofill is FDA approved but in your case you don't have any overlaying of teeth. So with autofill your midline disaster (gap between front teeth) will close but may lead to gaps in adjacent teeth. As I have not seen your facial profile I would advise you to visit a dentist to know more about autofill and whether it'll work better on your teeth or not. If you don't want braces at all, Veneers are also one option for you. Regards
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I recently started having back pains. It started as a normal back pain and now it has gotten to where my back and chest burn like they are on fire and my neck has really sharp pains like I am being shocked. my temp only runs around 99.5 and 99.8. The pains are really starting to get to me. Can you help me any?
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Welcome to ChatDoctorAfter going through your query I concluded that you are having backache, it is most likely due to vitamin and trace elements deficiencies. You can get your vitamin D3 and B12 test. These pain can be due to neuropathy. Mecobalamine can be taken. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link
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I have. Feeling of deja vue. A feeling like l m going to lose it. It comes on suddenly. The dejavue is there always. Like I ve been here (that moment) before. Like someone predicted this exact thing was going to happen to me and told me about it 20 years ago. Headaches nearly every day. I can t seem the think fast enough sometimes. The wrong words come out of my mouth when trying to talk. Don t always feel like lm in the present. Does this sound crazy?
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Hi sir/madamThanks for choosing Chat Doctor, I Would certainly understand your concern regarding your experience as it is very disturbing, but I can explain to you the unknown fact about the feeling you are experiencing that it is very common in anyone, but it occurs mainly when the person is under stress. This is actually an abnormality of memory i.e. mainly an interplay between short term and long term memory In d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu, the person feels unfamiliar things familiar and as if he has undergone that situation in the past. So, to get rid of this, I can advise very simple tips like distracting yourself by engaging in some work, you must make up your mind that it is very common, harmless, may occur to anyone. More over, it indicates presence of good memory instead, the other tips are like counting numbers, rubbing your fingers, following some breathing techniques. first, reduce your stress, have good sleep and get relaxed. If you are worrying about that continuously that may cause your headache. Some psychiatric problems may cause such kind of experience like epilepsy and other, so I would like to know about those conditions if you are suffering with any? Like schizophrenia. If you do not feel any relief with the simple tips, you can try with antianxiety Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor for reassurance post your further questions if any I will be available to take up your follow-up questions. Thank you
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hi ive booked a doctors appoint but wanted another opion aswell. I had this for a long time but its only started to effect me more now, i find it hard to concentrate and when people are talking to me i kind of zone out and also i get confused of what to say and not knowing what to say most of the time
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. It is always good to have an expert opinion. You are supposed to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games. Concentration is attention plus understanding. For this too, span of below 30 minutes. Your concentration level can be increased with the help of yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hi, I had the flu two weeks ago and now feel pain around my rib cage (upper part) and the back area everytime I breathe deeply or move around. If I sneeze it gets really hard. I am okay by now and my dr. listened to my chest and said all seems clear. Is there any reason for this discomfort? should I worry about it?
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, this could be bronchitis might have happened due to the flu that you had, inflammatory condition of broncos could cause such pain while taking deep breath, but this is nothing to worry this will get all right take steam inhalation, steroid may be given but for that discus with your doctor, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice day.
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Recently i taken mri of lumbar spine impression as follows Annular tear with minimal posterocentral disc protrusion at L5-S1 level causing thecal sac compression. No significant neural foraminal narrowing seen. But i have pain in left knee (backside) which extend up to left foot , but sLR test which raised up to 80 degree only small pain which occur in the leg , sitting and standing for long time pain which is generate from left hip extend to left foot .......... recently i consult a ortho doctor his advice to take pregalbin - m which is the best excersise .......... how live with out pain .ran,m,.ssa
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Hello, There is an only minor disc bulge and there is no compression or stenosis of nerve roots. Nothing much to worry and exercise, and symptomatic management will be enough for your case. Posturing exercises and physiotherapy can be helpful to reduce pain intensity. Pregabalin is required only in case of severe pain. Exercises like standing extension and Half cobra stretches (which can easily learn from the internet) will be effective. Sit-ups and squats must be avoided. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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I am experiencing chronic pain in my knees and elbows. I have never had this before. It is almost debilitating when I bend down and try to right myself. My knees hurt so bad and I have a hard time standing up. The pain seems to be constant even though it doesn t keep me from walking around during the day when I m at work. It s near crippling when I have been asleep and need to use the bathroom. My legs almost don t work.
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Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. In my opinion your symptoms may be caused by a hematological problem. I would like to know your age. The morning freezing is a common feature in many hematological disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. I would recommend you to consult with a hematologist, have a good physical examination, a full blood work, blood tests for inflammation like fibrinogen, PCR, sedimentation and rheumatoid factor. Further tests may be necessary to establish the cause of your symptoms and the appropriate treatment. Hope to have been of help! Greetings!
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So I haven t found very much information on the subject, but from what I understand the situation I m about to explain is basically impossible. A week ago my boyfriend and I had sex and we didn t use a condom, he pulled out but I know the precum is often just as fertile as ejaculate. I was also on my period, but I ovulate the day after my period. I want to know what the chances are of me being pregnant. I m trying to decide whether or not I need to bring this issue to his attention and whether or not I need to worry. I m already feeling incredibly nauseous, though I have only thrown up once so far. I am also experiencing breast tenderness and fatigue. I know these are all three symptoms of pregnancy so I figured I should ask someone instead of just doing the generic web search. Thank you
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Even though there is sperm present in pre-ejaculate, it is at a fraction of the amount that is present in the vagina after ejaculation. Therefore, with Chat Doctor. However, there is definitely a possibility of pregnancy if you had sex around your ovulation time, which is in your case occurs during your menstrual period. However, it takes a few weeks after conception for fertilized embryo to produce any level of hormone that would be high enough to produce pregnancy symptoms. Pregnancy symptoms vary greatly between women, and many of the symptoms we commonly associate with pregnancy like nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, spotting, or mood changes can take place with PMS or other hormone irregularities as well as pregnancy. The stress of worrying about getting pregnant can also make women more acutely aware of the hormonal symptoms. Modern pregnancy tests are extremely accurate and will become positive within 10 days to two weeks after conception, so if enough time has gone by, I would recommend you perform a urine pregnancy test with your first morning sample according to the package directions. In the meantime, to summarize, no one can diagnose pregnancy based on physical symptoms. There is a possibility of pregnancy when you use with
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I have had stomach pain off and on for a couple of years and have found no answer. The pain is on the lower right between my pelvis and belly button. and it comes and goes. sometimes I will go weeks without any pain. I have been dropped to my knees in pain, and I have been woken up with pain on many occassions. Everytime the dr. tells me they didnt find any reason for the pain.
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Hi. Thanks for your query, read and understood your problems... You have pain in the right lower side of abdomen which is on and off. When it comes it can be severe enough to make you Chat Doctor. During these many years you must have undergone many tests. If not get the following tests done
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my blood creatinine level is 1.7mg/dl but all of lab. tests are normal! and i have no pain or discomfort at abdominal area.my htn is controlled by taking amlodipine 10mg/ day and losar25mg/bid .up this day i had not any clinical symptoms.i am 60 ys old man.
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern and from the history given here I would like to say that if the serum creatinine value is increased or increasing then this is the indication of renal disease and underlying cause of this need to be found out, this is the ideal way to bring down the value of serum creatinine in most of the cases the diuretic is the option, take care and have a nice day.
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Hello, I have had bad pain in my upper back when the doctor presses down my spine I nearly hit the roof. I have servier pain in my right shoulder blade That is worse when laying on my back And I can t lay on my right side at all, Very painful to turn over in bed and to get out of bed and getting up off the couch kills
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics. Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE 20 MG before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked. If it is low then vitamin D supplementation(On DK 60K weekly with milk) can be taken. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised. . If you are thinking to hospital then see an orthopedic. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query
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I m 75 year old male in good health. Did a Life Line screening last month and everything was very good. But in the last 3 weeks I would walk 1 block and the back of my left calf in the middle would knot up and be pretty painful to walk. I stop and stretch it out and would help a little but would still hurt. I jog for at least a minute at night at 5 mph and do a 100 reps on a exerciser.
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Hello, As your age is 75 we can expect some physiological changes in the body. Due to aging, there will be a reduction in the endurance of the muscular system along with other systems. Having done a regular exercise in low intensity will improve the overall physical ability of the muscle to function and also will improve the endurance and delay the fatigue. What you are facing is fatigue, and fatigue can be handled by improving endurance. You are doing sit and stand exercise in a chair for about 1 minute, which is not enough. So try doing sit and stand exercise 45 times. I know it sounds a little stupid but just tries it out. If you can withstand for 1 minute and continuously do 45 repetitions of sit and stand, then you will get the best outcome score. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, I always take this part of the exercise to improve the endurance in geriatrics. In fact, results achieved are 60 seconds 45 sit & stand, which is a big number. But perfect outcome scores. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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Hey Dr Samuel.So i started dating someone last year and after couple months being together she said she got herpes and i am worried now and lately i got a itchy feeling on tip of my penis and i am really worried and i started dating someone else like a month ago.
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Hi, If you got infected with Genital Herpes, by this time you would have symptoms other than itching. It will manifest as tiny, grouped vesicles containing clear fluid on the genitals or anus according to the site of inoculation and later these vesicles would rupture to give rise to tiny multiple ulceration and will heal with or without medicines after 2 weeks in a normal immuno-competent individual. Just itchy feeling on penis could be due to some other conditions like yeast infection etc. Only on examination, I can extend more opinion. Chat Doctor. Morgan
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I am a diabetic patient for the last 8 months. I want to take ayurvedic medicine instead of allopathy medicine. I dont want to take allopathy medicine because if one takes it, it is to be taken for a life long time. What medicine I can take. My sugar level is FBS 249.
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HAI, I appreciate your concern. Diabetes is not a disease, it is a disorder. More clearly it is not like taking medicine for some period will cure the disease. What ever system of medication for diabetes you should take treatment or manage for life long. As your fasting blood sugar is moderately high. As per Ayurveda system of medicine diet, yoga and medication combined will help you in maintaining diabetes. As per your Body mass index you should schedule your diet. Foods having high glycemic index should be reduced and eat more leafy vegetables in your food. Add millet group of foods (reign, bajra, )in your daily intake. You can split your daily intake into 5 to 6 times without altering daily total intake.(minimal intake at one serve.)wheat and wheat products and fruits like guava, orange,papaya, can be added. Comparing to physical exercise, yoga will give refreshment to the physical and mental health. Certain yoga posture will help in inducing pancreas to secret insulin. (hormone much needed in glucose control.) herbal like, amla, turmric, neem, guducci (diaspora cordifoila, ) etc. many herbal compositions available in market will control blood sugar level. Medication like nisaamalaki, setebid. Above advise will help you in controlling diabetes. However I advise you to consult Ayurvedic specialist to go for a proper investigation and medication. Wish you a healthy life. Thank you Hope I answered your query.
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I am in a lot of pain in my knees and legs, my feet swell. I just got a test back that my C-reactive protein is at 19. I have a full knee replacement on my right knee and a partial on my left. I also get nauseated about everyday at some time or another. My family doctor wants me to go to my orthopedic doctor and can t get into him for a week. Any advice?
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Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Also, as you mentioned your creatinine levels are high, are you diabetic? Are you being taking a lot of painkillers? Well, if so, the painkillers need reduction. As the creatinine levels are too high as per me. Also, since you do not have an or tho available, you can visit a physical therapy, who will help you with exercises and ultrasound therapy to reduce pain and swelling. Also, maintain you fluid intake and output. As to help reduce swelling further. In my clinical practice I have seen cases with similar complaints. With physical therapy they respond well and with diet management. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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Hi,i am 28 yrs old, I am married,my wife has children,I was five yrs ago in a relationship i was 19 yrs old and we didnt use protection she was 18 yrs old and that relationship no baby it lasted 3 yrs after that i stayed single..I just months ago found out i have a nine yr old son. From some girl i had a sexual relationship in 2001,I been trying to get my wife preganic is there a reason why i havent got my wife preganic,i want so much to have a baby with my wife its been a stressfull ride,Can you help me, Angel
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Infertility can be due to many causes, like problems in semen, or disturbances in ovulation, tubal function or uterine environment. Both the partners need to undergo investigations to find out the reason for giving appropriate further management. I would suggest you to consult an infertility specialist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Chat Doctor.
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Hi,Any natural remedy to abort early pregnancy? I have a child of 14months & now I think I am pregnant.I was suppose to get my periods on 6th of october.. I had an unprotected sex with my husband on my 15th day..of the period cycle. I have a strong feeling that I am pregnant... any natural remedy?
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**1. Before getting into any alternate system of medicine, check with UPT [urine pregnancy test] or get tested at Doctor's office to confirm your doubt.2. Without an opportunity to physically examine the patient and monitor the process of termination, it is very unsafe and unethical on my part to suggest you the measures. So please visit your healthcare provider/ gynecologist for safe termination.PS. Use birth control so that you don't find yourself having to make traumatic decisions about an unwanted pregnancy.
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Ive been on the birth control rod implantation for 14 months & I dont get my period but recently I noticed a little blood in my underwear and a little when I wiped & I never very sore nipples. Ive had sex a couple weeks ago and a few days ago... what do you think couldve caused this... is it possible Im pregnant or am I just overly afraid... please help
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The birth control method that you are using is highly effective, there is only a small risk of failure. You can consider a home pregnancy test to rule this out. Blood on urination can be related to different causes such as
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I recently had a routine visit with the VA clinc. The EKG stated Right bundl branch block. All of my blood work came back normal, including chlosterol (169), trigliserites are normal and my BP was 110/70. My pulse rate averages 108. 41 years old Male 5 10 245lbs Family history of heart disease I do not feel bad except the occasional dizzy feel which she thinks it could be the sinus infection that I have right now. The DR scheduled me for a echo cardio gram. Does this mean I have to get stints. I am really nervous and now I am having a hard time sleeping because I am nervous.
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Hello, Sometimes there are abnormalities found on ECG that are not dangerous and there are no health issues behind them. The same is in your case; the ECG showed some abnormalities which weren't confirmed with stress echo, which means there nothing to worry, as stress echo is a more powerful type of exam and is more reliable. So don't worry, just follow a healthy lifestyle and see your doctor in two years. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I fell on my arm four days ago it was a flying leap across the room. At first I vomited and arm elbow area was sore but not a lot of pain. Now days later it is still sore, bruised, and a bit swelled right over the elbow. I can move all fingers but movement definitely hurts. Any suggestions?
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Hello, For Such Patient with similar complaints which I see at my Clinic, I suggest him to get an X-ray Right Elbow (AP & Lateral Views) to rule out Fractures or Dislocations. As mentioned in the history, you had an Episode of Vomiting, for any case of head injury followed by Vomiting, we Suggest CT scan Brain to our Patients at my Clinic, I will suggest the same here. So after getting the X-ray and CT scan done, Please see an orthopaedician and a neurosurgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My four year old daughter has been having dark brown stool that is dry, somewhat sticky and flaky. The consistency is a lot like dry mud. It sticks to her bottom, so I have to wipe her and as I do, it falls off in dry flakes. She has been also dealing with constipation since about October of 2013. I ve visited doctors multiple times, they gave her an enema (which did nothing at all), and about four x-rays-- but I have yet to receive any answers. I ve given her MiraLax and cut constipating food out of her diet, I ve also increased her water intake. I just don t know what it could be. I am desperate for answers. Thanks!
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Thanks for the query. Sometimes, older babies become constipated because they are trying to avoid pain. For example, they may have a tear in the skin around the opening of their bottom (anal fissure). This can become a vicious cycle. Your baby holds on and gets more constipated, and then the pain is even worse when she does eventually go. Sometimes some medication, viral infection may use this problem. Regular stool timing will help, also try glycerin suppositories. Hope I helped you.
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ive got a small stone in my left kidney, its 5-6mm.. my doctor did a CT scan images nd x-ray images.. they all confirmed that and suggested that i go for the surgery using the leiser technology. i just want to know if its really the only choice or there are some other ways to get it to dissolve .. and is it safe to use such technology?
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HelloThanks for query. You have been detected to have stone of a size of 5-6 mm in your kidney and your family physician has advised you to get endoscopic surgery done to fragment /remove the stone. Normally endoscopic surgery for stone is advised only in a situation when patient has severe pain, vomiting, and repeated episodes of pain over a short period and ultrasound scan reveals gross HY Chat Doctor. For a stone of a size of 5-6 mm one can certainly expect it pass down spontaneously with following measures 1)
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hi Doctor! my period is irregular, 42 cycle. Had unprotected sex March 4 and I took nordette as ecp after 104 hours but still no bleeding until now and my last period starts feb 14. I was so scared to get pregnant because I don t wanted to have unhealthy baby. I was confined in the Hospital Feb 18 because of diarrhea and vomiting, so I ve been taking antibiotics for 1week and pantaloc for 1week. Last week of Feb had Amoebiasis so i took another antibiotics and sometimes has to take Buscopan. And just 2nd week of march I had a bad cough and raspy voice and since I am a call center agent I need to take medicines again. I ve been taking a lot of medicines and that is why I don t want to get pregnant and end up taking nordette. Do you think I am pregnant? and is it safe for my baby just incase I am pregnant?
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Hello, Thanks for letting us know your health concern. It is very unfortunate that you had to fall ill so many times in a month. However, it is difficult to predict ovulation as you have irregular cycles. Since the intake of emergency contraceptive pill was outside the stipulated time interval of 72 hours, efficacy is very much limited. So, in the current scenario, the best way out to confirm/exclude pregnancy is to get an estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles followed by a trans-vaginal sonogram. Further management can be planned accordingly. Take care.
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Hello Doctor, my wife, age 31 years, wt 52 kg, suffering from calcium stone, currently she is taking homeopathy medicine for it. since morning, she gets burning sensation while passing urine, she has felt that some of the very small pieces of stones also passed through urine. could you please suggest medicine for curing the burning feeling in urinate. pls treat it as urgent...as our family doctor will come at 10 am
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, let me advise, that burning feeling in urine is commonly due to urinary infection.You'll need to get a , routine and culture test of urine. As stones are being treated, get an ultrasound scan of abdomen, to know number and size of stones, and have an idea, if the kidney is blocked. As you've been diagnosed with calcium stones, do a blood calcium, phosphorus and uric acid level, to know present treatment. According to report, further treatment can be decided.You're welcome to send me a copy of the reports here, for expert advice.
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I am 27 yrs old. i am doing masturbation since 7 yrs. I feel my penis muscles are not erecting much enough during sex with my wife. so that she is not feeling the hardness also and lot of semen will leak out of vagina the moment i remove my penis. is this a reason for her to not to get pregnant? still i am having sex with my wife daily and we married six month back.
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Hi, Thanks for your query, Only thing which is important for pregnancy is that whether your semen is going inside the vagina or not. Leakage of semen after sex is very normal, so no problem regarding that. And chances of pregnancy in one month even in perfectly normal couple is also only 25%. So wait for 6 more months for pregnancy, even after that if pregnancy does not occur than you will have to consult an infertility specialist for investigations and treatment. Best of luck and take care. Hope it helps.
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I am 63 with history of coronary heart disease and diabetes, for some time I have been suffering frequent days of nausea, sometimes physically sick and light headednes. My doctor put me on a course of tablets to supress acid, which helped but I am still suffering albeit less often.
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Hello, It looks like acidity problem only. Also, you check your blood pressure frequently and maintain the chart. Sometimes low BP also lead to same. Try to take pulse rate reading during lightheadedness, it shouldn't be very high like 140-150. Avoid spicy and fatty foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Also maintain sleep habits regular and also do regular exercises. Have some walk after meals instead of taking rest immediately. You can take acid suppressant like tab pantoprazole. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Last year a my doctor said I had lyme but was puzzled as I had lyme in previous years but the antibody did not show. That was the third time I had lyme. I am not feeling symptoms of extreme tirednes shortness of breath. This happened at the same time every year. What else could this be.
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Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! Lymes disease is caused by spirochete Cordelia burgdoferi by bite of ix odes tick. It can cause localized and systemic infection and serological and tests like PCR are needed to document its evidence. What is your title? Your recurrence may be repeated exposure to ticks or delayed or inadequate treatment. I suggest you follow up with repeat tests to advice you proper treatment with Chat Doctor. Kindly describe your symptoms. Take care!
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My Dr just started me on glimipiride at 2mg once a day. I started my first dose yesterday morning. My first reading before breakfast was 189 and then 2 hrs after my reading was 238. My reading 2 hrs after lunch was198. My sugar level just before bed was 214. Morning of day 2, my wake up reading is 192. Worried that I can t lower my sugar levels down enough.
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Hello have gone through your question and understood your concern. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. It works by causing the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar. I can see that your diabetes numbers with 2 mg Glimepiride are not OK. You have high fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels and this means that Glimepiride is not effective. If you take the medication regularly, have a proper diabetes diet and do regular exercise every day this means that the treatment with Glimepiride is not the right choice for you,At this moment. If you were my patient I will recommend you to continue with this regimen of therapy(glimepiride 2 mg/morning +diet + exercise) for a couple of days, because you just start it yesterday, and it is too early to achieve the best results. If after some days with this therapy you have the same sugar levels, then I suggest consulting your treating endocrinologist because it is necessary to add another diabetes Chat Doctor. You should learn how to live with diabetes. This is very important for you. My advice is talk to your health care team and learn how to take care of your diabetes. Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider. These are elements to manage your diabetes. Hope this information is helpful. If you have other doubts, feel free and ask. Best regards. Glimepiride should be taken by mouth with breakfast or the first main meal of the day.
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I have a small cyst on my soft pallet left and it is filled with fluid. I popped it because it is a nuisance because my tongue touches it when I swallow. When I popped it today, fluid came out and then it bled. I saw an ENT this morning and he said it was nothing to worry about. However, when he saw it this morning it wasn t there. He said he just saw reminants that he thought was from a surgery - which I ve never had.
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Hello, The Symptom you mentioned in query is indicating towards a condition known as muscle as duct of gland get blocked and saliva get accumulated and form muscle. Usually, it goes away without any treatment. Do not touch lump with your tongue or pick it. You can apply honey on lump at night. However, if it persists or cause problem in normal functioning of oral cavity then you should consult dentist/oral surgeon for proper examination and to rule out other condition like Torus palatines. The doctor may remove the gland surgically or perform marsupialization which is helping a formation of new duct for Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Good evening. I have an old lateral scar (approx 5 inchces which required stiches back then but we never got them) on my upper thigh, which is about 20 years old. While getting dressed tonight I noticed that 2/3 of it was swollen and raised off of my leg. it s not too sore. I was wearing jeans and was mowing the lawn for three hours tonight. Thoughts???
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Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you As you have a chronic scar which is getting bigger and bulging I feel you should try out physical therapy. As when the scar becomes chronic there leads to weakness of the muscle and the accumulation of the fluid in the area. Regaining the muscle strength will help reduce the swelling appearance and also taking therapeutic ultrasound therapy will help lose the scar as well. In my clinical practice most scar are treated with Therapeutic ultrasound therapy and exercises which helps reduce the symptoms. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.
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I am on disablilty through social development in BC, I have had numerous operations on my knees due to sports and physical injuries, 2 years ago I slipped, hurting my right knee which has had acl damage with hamstring replacement, I first say Dr O Farrell, who recommended arthroscopic surgery for cartilage removal, when I didn t hear from him or the Kelowna General surgical booking department, I called back to find he had retired, I was then given Dr. Curtis Myden as a surgeon, of the Kelowna Orthopedic Office, who I finally got to see today after sitting in his office for 2 1/2 hours, was told that the grinding noise was arthritis, fair enough, and that I walk poorly because of pain, absolutely brilliant deduction that is, and if I had money to pay for treatment or therapy he would refer for that, but since I don t, he guesses I should have another x-ray of my knee, which one would think he possibly could of thought of during the interim between referral and seeing him, I have asked my physician to refer me to another ortho, not in that office, as I don t believe we have a two tier medical system yet, where the wealthy get better treatment than the poor, it is also difficult for me as I live 80 kilometers away from Kelowna, due I have a valid complaint, which from what I read on the college of physicians and surgeons for Dr Myden providing inadequate care and/or treatment of my knee. I had difficulty getting the Ministry to provide funding for the transportation, and if I had missed this appointment, Dr. Myden would have billed me 100 dollars for missing it, to have absolutely nothing done about my knee except to be told that I walk poorly because of pain, and that if I could afford it, he would recommend therapy for the muscle wasting in my knee, and to get another x-ray, as the previous one is two years old. Do we have a two tiered system where doctors can bill people for missing appointments due to weather and transportation costs, and to not try to seek alternative arrangements for care, of a person, regardless of income level, or even in spite of it here in BC that I know nothing about?
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Hi,First thank you for providing the brief history of you. I am sorry to hear about all these trouble getting towards you. Let me focus on what I can guide you which can help you fight the trouble you are facing physically. You mentioned you have pain in the knee joint due to arthritis.Let's look into the deep of it. You had ACL and Hamstring issue. Now arthritis is an aging process for which no one can reverse it except your own body. Human body is a self healer and what medicine can provide is to support the systems which can help it to heal and allow physical status of the body. Since you had ACL and hamstring repair, Your need to focus on One simple thing now, that is strengthening the body as a whole unit. For which you may need some proper guidance, assistance and support. You need to start slowly first doing the ankle toe movements, which will help to get the strength in the muscles of the leg and also the vascular system of the below knee will improve.Don't get bore here. There is still more to focus here. Look for lying down on your back and do straight leg raise and hold for as long as you can as it will be isometrics and isometrics give abundant strength in the muscles. Next you need to do not only for the leg affected but also the leg which is not affected as well. Since body works as a unit and the unit has to be gathered with each way. Same leg lifting you can do by lying down on your side and lift it up sideways which will strengthen the side of the thigh muscles. Then proceed onto strengthen the back of the thigh and the inner of the thigh. All the exercises you can either learn from a physical therapist of either you can learn from research articles available on Google. As in the research articles they mention the complete detail of the same without anything missing. Strengthen your core muscles and also strengthen your spinal muscles as well. Do try to achieve plank exercises for 3 minutes for a minimum and go up to 10 minutes. Perform reverse walking and see to that you strength the last 1/3 of the qua Chat Doctor. Strengthening the lower body as a whole on both sides will help you a lot by fighting the arthritis issue. Try to perform knee ROM exercises as it is a must to have a complete ROM in each joint. Do single leg standing and sitting up exercises which will give you immense strength as well. This is just the beginning. Once you master in this will teach next. I have seen many cases with OA knee and my all cases are above 60. All does well and do on a regular basis running without any pain and aches. With the grace of god I wish you a good healthcare you need more information you can contact me. RegardsJay In
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I have IPF. I have been healthy all my life, but about six months ago I started having shortness of breath and went through multiple tests for my heart and finally I was given the diagnosis after a lung biopsy. How does this disease come on so sudden?
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Hello, In most of the cases of IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), the cause is unknown, and it is the reason, it is termed as idiopathic. Most common theories are 1. Age-related pulmonary changes 2. Family history (genetic build up)3. Exposure to smoke (either cigarettes or workplace). Treatment remains the same irrespective of the cause. So better not to think too much about cause and focus more on treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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