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I am going to be having an IUI in a couple of days. I have been taking herbal supplements (fertility tincture). So far with acupuncture and herbal tincture and according to the ultra sound monitoring I have a thicker lining and a good size follicle. Better than I have had when I had tried clomid in a past IUI attempt. Tomorrow my Dr. will determine if I will have a ChatDoctor trigger to induce ovulation and was wondering if it is safe to continue taking the herbal supplement if I am receiving a ChatDoctor trigger shot?
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Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question. It is unlikely that the herbal supplement that you are on will have any effect on the fertility treatments that you are receiving. It is great news that things look better for the upcoming cycle, but there is no evidence of interactions between the herbal supplements you describe and the fertility medications. This could also be run by your fertility doctor, but in all likelihood it is okay to continue. I hope that this helps.
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My brother-in-law was just hospitalized and my sister says he had two small strokes and they are waiting for the widowmaker. I asked her if that is what they said / called it and she said yes. Is there such a thing and what can we expect? I cant get there and shes really upset.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing to us. Actually the Left Anterior Descending artery is also known as WIDOWER artery. Left Anterior descending artery passes through the atrioventricular groove, and it is main source of arterial supply to anterior wall, septum and some part of the lateral wall of left ventricle. If the widow maker artery is blocked it may result in a massive heart attack what we in medical terms call Anteroseptolateral wall MI (myocardial infraction). If this occurs urgent PCI (PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION) i.e. angiography followed by revascularization procedure is the treatment of choice. If facilities not available urgent thrombosis is required to be followed by anti-ischaemic prophylaxis. Hope I have answered your query. Wish u all good luck.
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hi doctor, I recently got kicked in the penis and it bled, I went to ANE instantly and they said it was something to do with the tissue. They did not ask me to go back. But now when i am erect i struggle to keep it erect for long and it isnt as big as it was before the incident, is this right?
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HelloThanks for query. You have sustained injury to your penis. Based on the facts that you have posted the problem of erection to sustain for long time is likely to be due to damaged erectile tissue when you were hit on the penis resulting into venous leak causing early return of the blood from erectile tissue. This can be confirmed only on Color Doppler Ultrasound Scanning of penis. Please get it done at earliest to confirm the diagnosis. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor.
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i am 20 years old girl do sex 3 to 4 times in a month. I checked out but i am not pregnant. But i am having pain in my lower right abdominal. from last 2 months. it comes and goes but when it comes it hurts like hell now my pain is spreading around the abdominal even going to my back aswell. can u guide me? what s that pain for ? is it appendix or what ?
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Hello and thank you for your question. If it is your appendix, you would most likely have rebound pain, basically what that means is that if you push on the area of pain it hurts worse when you quickly let go and let your stomach bounce back to normal. If you are having this pain I would recommend going to the ER. Stomach pain on the lower right side can be caused by a multitude of things. Best would be to go to your doctor and be evaluated for ovarian cysts, appendicitis, irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. Best wishes and good health
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hello sir..my name is mansa,age-24, my hair is suffering from whitness. bt it is initially started..my 20,25 hair suffering from whiteness,actually i was taken homeopatChatDoctoredicine as treatment,but after taking medicine.my hair whiteness increases,so i want a natural treatment..as treatment.im from india
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**1. The cause of graying seems to be a combination of genetic factors and stress in the body, along with vitamin B-12 deficiency or problems with pituitary or thyroid gland can cause graying. [so check with necessary examination and relevant investigations]2. . Avoid oily, spicy,fried, and left over food. Avoid too much exposure to heat, Chat Doctor. . Avoid Stress and have a good sleep, along with regular morning walk of 45 minutes. Massage lightly with Mahabhringraj oil at night (before retiring to bed). Soap nut, along with Sakai+bhangra and Naming oil acts as natural conditioner.3. You can take vitamin A diet (carrot, milk,papaya, cantaloupe, pumpkin, mango, squash, kale) along with vitamin B (milk, eggs,nuts, mushrooms,green vegetables, cereals, pasta)
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Recently i got urin infection. Doctor prescribed antibiotcis for 5days course. Later for 7 days Martifur 100 mg tablets twice a day. Now i got the urin tested. Pus Cells. 8-10/HPF, Epithelial Cells .6-8/HPF Need suggesion
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Hellothanx for Chat Doctor pus in urine means there is a urinary tract infection which he is already diagnosed for, and the number indicates the severity of the infection and the number u stated means the infection is mild and can be easily treated at home using an antibiotic like ciprofloxacin 500 mg 3 times dailyepithilail cells increase means injury to the kidney from an inflammation or lack of blood flow to the kidneys. Rarely, tumor cells can be in the urine suggesting a urinary tract cancer.
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I visited an emergency dentist 2 days ago,with a very painful abscess under a lower molar,I asked for antibiotics, the tooth had been loose for about a year due to bone loss,because of previous infections. He extracted the tooth,and said I didnt need antibiotics,just to rinse with saline.I can still feel a tender lump along the jaw,and it is still swollen and hot,although not as swollen and tender as it was,I can see a plug of pus at the site,and taste it in my mouth.This morning Ive noticed the gums around two of the lower front teeth (I have no more back teeth) look red and swollen.I am worried that the infection has/will spread especially after prior problems with dry socket,and infections that have spread to the bone,also feeling nauseous,but think thats due to painkillers,glands behind ears are not swollen,is there any else I can do at home to help drain the pus and clear the infection?
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Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. It looks that you are having periodontal infection, means infection of tooth supporting structures. In this condition your tooth becomes loose one by one and even abscess will be formed in that tooth. You should get oral cleaning done as it reduce the redness of the gums as well stop the progress of the disease. But better that till you visit dentist you should start with antibiotics and painkiller to reduce the swelling. Hope it will help you.
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since three months i am getting pimples on my face (blackheads,whiteheads, & big size pimples ). On some parts of my cheeks i have got pimple which are like balls inside skin and pains when touched. i am really worried as these pimples are leaving marks and scars on my face..please suggest me what to use on my face and which medicines should i intake.
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Hi Shana, Firstly use a salicylic acid based face wash and water based moisturizer meant for oily skin to keep your skin nourished. Also get all your comedones (black heads and white heads) extracted regularly and avoid facials. Consult a dermatologist to advise you a treatment plan best suited to your skin. For acne multiple treatment options are available like antibiotics, isotretinoin, topical anti acne gels and creams. Also, one can take Glycolic acid or salicylic acid peels. Similarly, for scars, one can go with microdermabrasion, micro needling or lasers once the active acne lesions have healed. Once your skin has been assessed, then only according to severity of acne, treatment can be advised. Take care.
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Hello I have swollen lymph nodes throughout my whole body. My face, neck,collar bone, under arms, chest, Legs and arms. I get nauseated if I lay down and put pressure on the back of my neck and am extremely exhausted. It really seemed to come on suddenly and besides feeling drained of energy and my body aches I don t have a fever.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Enlarged lymph node throughout the body might be due to May reason and is almost always suggestive of significant underlying disease. Some kind of blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma or other malignancy, infections like HIV, tuberculosis and many other viral infections, some kind of autoimmune disease may be a cause for the same. You have not mentioned your age and sex. So it is very difficult to suggest some differential diagnoses. I suggest you should consult a doctor without delay and undergo a complete workup. Hope this will be helpful. Do ask if any further question is there. Take care.
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i started the pill my last period which was at the end of april took it until next period, has bleeding inbetween that lasted for a few days, then got what i think is my next period a few days earlier then it should be..., really confused, i have been having symptoms like nausea, cramping, irritability....what could this mean? is this from the pill or something else
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Hi. Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor. All OCS contain hormones and will result in hormonal imbalance by interfering with the existing hormonal status of the body. So depending upon the individuals, it will take some time, usually 3 to 6 months, for establishment of the regular cyclical pattern of menstruation. One of the main side effects of the pills is irregular bleeding and bleeding between periods. Your nausea, cramping and irritability are due to the action of progesterone in the pill. You should complete all the pills in the pack and should not stop if the bleeding starts. Mistaking the bleeding/spotting before the completion of the pack and stopping the pills will interfere with the next cycle and will also abolish the contraceptive effect of the pills. OCS are available in different combinations with various strengths. If you still have these side effects after few cycles, then you can consult with your treating
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I can not bend the last joint closest to end of thumb without joint catching and locking into the down position. When trying to bend that joint the pain runs down the thumb. Have had no trama to thumb the clicking of the joint started as mild and has worsened over the last month.
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Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is needed. As you have pain at the base of the thumb and while flexing the thumb the pain is arising, it could be due to tenosynovitis. For this, pain, you can under physical therapy like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. Also, using the thumb splint for 2-3 weeks should provide good stability. Besides, the therapist will teach some physical exercises to be performed for the correction of the biomechanic of the muscles. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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Im feeling tightness in my chest. A few days ago I came to salt lake city from boston so I am in a higher elevation so Im not sure if it has anything to do with it, i wasnt feeling this tightness until now and it feels pretty extreme. also we went higher into the mountains yesterday and went paddle boarding so im not sure if it could be soreness from that--it feels like too much to be from that.
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Hi. I can understand your concern. If the chest pain is disturbing your routine activity then get a chest x-ray done to rule out any lung infection, or it could be just a muscle pull. Do not lift heavy weightsPossibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Ibuprofen is anti-inflammatory. You will definitely improve witChatDoctorbination of painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Also apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Don't worry, you will be alright in 1-2 weeks. But better to first rule out lung infection.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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My grandson feet swells periodically and we don t know why. It started when he played baseball when he was younger. He is now 20 and we have gone to the hospital and tests were run and they found nothing but his feet is still swelling. What can cause this? What type of specialist do we need to see to get this diagnosed properly.
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Hi, as you mention your grandson is having swelling in the feet, and he is still 20. He also understands went all test which turned negative. So to mention few Doppler for vascular screeningechocardiogramkidney function test abdominal ultrasound scan which was normal and which was performed also?well, you can try out his, using the stocking for the lower limbs will help him avoid swelling. Also performing good vascular exercises under the guidance of the physical therapist should help him. Also, you can help him by making stronger the muscles of the lower limbs on both sides and some cardio training for vascular Chat Doctor. With the grace of God I wish your grandson a good health. Regards
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Black specks much like pepper are coming out of my entire body. I have lyme and bartonella as well as babesia...What is this please/ I am 60 and have had lyme for several years, have a picc line and am on Clindamycin until Monday when I being Flagyl as well.
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HI, Skin rash you see in all three diseases are different from what you described here. But sometimes black specks like pepper are coming out of in Lyme disease. I have doubts regarding the sensitivity of antibiotics you are given for Lyme disease. We usually prescribe doxycycline, cefuroxime or amoxicillin. If there are other complications also choice of antibiotics changes. So it is better you meet your doctor and ask him about antibiotics choice. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I have concerns about looking for a diagnosis of possible syncope? I am 32, 5 5 , 110 lbs. I have faintness, dizziness, tingling in face & pain in my legs. Problem seems to be worse in heat, during stress, usually do not actually pass out, but come very close to it often. Seems to be better if I drink ALOT of water & take ALOT of salt. Sometimes gets worse if I lay down, exercise also makes it worse. I urinate frequently, even when I am not trying to take excessive amounts of liquid to deal w/ issue. My blood pressure is normally very low, but I can feel it drop more during these episodes, others around me can even witness my face go white. Sometimes my vision becomes blurred during these experiences. It is also worse when I fly.
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Hi, You are most probably suffering from syncope. Further evaluation would require a detailed neurological and cardiac evaluation, followed by carotid Doppler, ECG, Echocardiogram and Holder monitoring. If needed, Head up tilt test (HUNT test) can be done to confirm a diagnosis of neuro-cardiogenic syncope. After confirmation of diagnosis, medicines and simple precautions can make you feel better. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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my grandson has a G6PD and presently confined in a hospital for 5 days now.. he is under observation if he has dengue because of high fever for 3 days.. but in this last two days his temperature is normal. we gave him tawaTawa juice a herbal that is known to cure dengue.. and we also mix in his milk green barley..at present his platelets drop to 141..what can you say and advice for us regarding this matter? thank you very much my grandson has G6PD and now in the hospital due to fever an dropping platelets which is now 141.. he is under observation if he has dengue but he has no fever for two days now but he has skin rashes in his chest.. we gave him herbal medication of tawatawa juice .. and we also mix green barley in his milk.. what can you say about this? thanks for your reply.. mrs. evelyn oropilla from qc phil.
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hi! my neice who is 3yrs 2 mnths old has not yet started speaking.she utters only a few commonly used basic words in malayalam her mother tongue,could this be a serious problem
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Hi, a 3-year-old child speak around 10 words and can make sentence and tell story. If your child is not speaking to 3 years of age than the speech is definitely delayed. Causes of delayed speech tongue tie, developmental delay, hypothyroidism. You should get the child examine by a pediatrician so that above causes can be ruled out. If all things comes normal then child should be treated by speech therapist. Take care.
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Dear doctors I had my c section on March 5th along with uterus removal operation because of fibroid. Fibroid was around 6.5 kg and my baby was 2.5 kg. So I have a very loose tummy and looks like 3 months pregnant. I haven t used any belt till date, Can I use now? Will it still work? Please help me as I hear comments from visitors on my tummy and I feel very bad.
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Hi, as mentioned by you, post c section surgery usually it is advice to undergo physical therapy to regain the tone of the muscles back. As due to pregnancy there will be a stretching of the abdominal muscles and the skin as well. Performing precise exercise will not only help regain the tone in the muscles but also needed to take care of the spine. As most female suffer from backache in later stages of the life. Performing core stability, pelvic floor Strengthening, lower limbs Strengthening and spine Strengthening are of due importance. But exercise can only be implemented after the thorough assessment of the muscular system involved. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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hi i have a qustion about the mesurment of my sons head for his 9 month check up....when we went 2.5 months ago his head messured at 43 cm there i thought it was wrong so i messured at home and i got 44 cm so then at his nine month check up it messured 46.5 but he did have a flat spot that is shaping out does that have somethign to do with the incearse? but i had also messured at hom and got 46 so how can this be acurte?
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Hi, Head circumference is measured with a non-stretchable tap across the most prominent points on front and back of head-part of forehead about 1 finger breadth above eyebrows and occipital protuberance (the bony prominence on back of head). After 6 months, we expect an increase of 0.5\u00a0cm per month. For a baby with normal size at birth, we expect 44.5 at 9 months. To decide whether the increase is significant, we have to compare with that at birth, and plot on standard chart. Your doctor will discuss with you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi - this is a question partially for the doctor I was in contact with yesterday - Dr Sumit Bhatti. Just so I have things straight in my head - you said that the risk of transmitting HIV conjunctivitis even with close contact with tears and droplets will be more than one in a million . Did you mean NO more than one in a million or in fact the risk is actually greater than one in a million. I m sorry if I am being petty, I just need to get all the facts straight, in order to get rid of this anxiety. Just a bit of background if you don t remember me - medical student who had a splash injury in surgery which was deemed low risk for blood bourne viruses who has now developed conjunctivitis and is scared that I am able to pass on HIV (despite the low risk that I have it in the first place) to my close contacts via my infected eyes.
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Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Anxiety disorders can be treated with Escitalopram or clonazepam. Further cognitive behavioral therapy is also very useful. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link
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I have chronic bronchitis, bothers me worse in November & February....having trouble breathing, doctor doesnt seem to be concerned with it, cant breathe properly, cant sleep much, feel like Im suffocating, I am using my deceased husbands oxygen machine right now, but dont know what should I be doing?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled treatment. You will definitely improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I have a partially erupted wisdom tooth, and I think I have periocoronitis...And I think its infected because my cheek is swollen, my jaw is stiff, and lateral border of my tounge is sore being on the same side of that tooth..Should I go see a dentist ASAP? I cant chew or open my mouth?! help
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Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query yes these symptoms are of peritonitis don't worry about swollen cheek and reduced mouth opening you do warm saline rinses two - three times a day, and take Chat Doctor. I will also suggest you to consult oral surgeon and go for curettage of infected partially erupted tooth and Iowa X-ray of wisdom tooth to know the orientation of wisdom tooth. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.
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last night my 11 year old son exploded a can of spray paint. It covered his face and hair. We flushed his eyes with water and saline but used paint thinner to get it out of his hair, face and limbs. We immediately rinsed with water and then he had a thorough shower. During the nights he experienced chills and now is achy with a slight fever along with nausea. What should we now?
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Welcome to the ChatDoctorSpray paint and paint thinner exposure needs to be immediately managed at emergency setting as it can lead to short term effects like irritation, nausea, vomiting as in your child and many long-lasting effects. So, kindly take him to an ER with details of spray paint and thinner. The health care provider will measure and monitor the persons vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The child may receive
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I am taking care of my dad who is in final stages of chf, he has been breathing heavy but o2 sat has been 93-97. The past week he has been sleeping almost all day with confusion and seeing people. Just wondering what this means or if you think he is declining and if so what will happen next. He is on LASIK but still has pitting edema in legs and feet. He also has a pacemaker and pulse has run around 62. We do have hospice checking in on him as well. Thank you
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your father is having terminal CHF (congestive heart failure) with pitting edema, possibility of fluid accumulation in the body is high. This can cause delusional hyponatremia (low sodium). Sodium is very important electrolyte for brain equilibrium and function. So hyponatremia is known to cause disorientation, slurred speech, hallucinations, confusion etc. So better to get done serum sodium level and if it is low then give him hyper tonic saline (3%). Once his sodium level is normal, he will improve in confusion and hallucinations. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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I have unexplained bruising with blood spots (I think that is what they are called?) along with itchy skin. I ve completely lost my appetite and I m always tired no matter how much sleep I get. Its been going on for about 6 months. I was wondering what could be causing this? I m booked in for blood tests later this week.
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. It i shard to say are those 2 symptoms related. Unexplained bruise is usually sign of clotting disorder, but it can occur without obvious reason. Loss of appetite is probably something else, and you should do complete Gastroenterology and endocrinologic work up because it can be signed of certain diseases. Also, if you are female, hormonal imbalance should be considered. Wish you good health.
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I am about 6 1/2 weeks pregnant, i havent been for my first prenatal visit yet. my fiance and i had sex and there was some blood, it didnt flow but it was on his penis and when i used the bathroom and whiped there was blood....help?!
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Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the blood on penis might be bleeding from cervix. Usually the intercourse is not advisable during 1st trimester of pregnancy. In pregnancy the cervix will become soft and vascular and easily bleed during intercourse. So abstain from intercourse.Don't worry. It will subside. But if there is any irregular spotting then you might need to consultation. Best regards.
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Hello...My father has cirrosis of the liver...He drank for about 20 years and contracted hep c from a blood transfusion when he was 8 years old from appencidicitis. He has been sober for 18 years and he continues to get sick well, I know your liver does not recover once it is already damaged. He has portopulmonary hypertention and his pressure is 60 and it needs to be 30 or less to have a transplant. He goes for another heart cath on November 1st to check his pressure. But, I have a feeling that this is not good and I want to ask you about a pungent odor that he has constantly. Is it his liver rotting inside of him and when this gets worse is there an estimated guess of how much longer someone can live because I can tell he is getting worse. His kidneys failed so he is on dialysis now also. Everything is such a mess and I pray to god that he made it through another day at the end of every day. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Michelle Fitch
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Hello welcome to Chat Doctor.... You have cirrhosis with severe portal hypertension.... In cirrhosis liver affected, so sulfur containing amino acid goes into systemic circulation by defective metabolic activity of liver...so foul smell comes.... And kidney failure is because of functional failure of kidney secondary to portal hypertension.... Let me know you condition is severe enough .... Prognosis is bad in your case.... Consult gastroenterologist for further advise... If suitable to reduce portal hypertension TIPS like less invasive procedure can done if it is possible and if doctor agree ...Meanwhile, low salt diet taken.... If varietal bleed occur then it is emergency and band ligation need to be done.... Take care.... Chat Doctor.
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My father has been diagnosed with liver cancer . After the PET scan results it is concluded that liver transplant is not a possible solution due to thrombosis in portal vein . Doctors have suggested TARE ,but for this treatment the bilurbin should be less than 3. His bilurubin level is 3.88. Can anyone suggest some solution to this problem?
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Hello, I am sorry to hear about your Father. My best wishes are with you. The other possible treatment option in his case is a radioactive embolization of the tumor. In this procedure, radioactive material is specifically infused to target the liver tumor. This helps in controlling the disease and reducing tumor size as well. This is specially useful if portal Vang thrombosis is present and surgery cannot be done. There are two options 1)Iodine 131-Lipiodol and 2)Yttrium90 microspheres (trade name Thermospheres). Please contact your oncologist and discuss these options. Regards
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Hi doctor Im shiju from kerala nw in bahrain in kerala daily morning i suffered sneezing and esinophilia allergic problems maily sneezing . After in bahrain(4 month) it gone but now slowly started because here now climate changing time of cold .now i suffer sneezing mucus breatChatDoctorplication what will do please he;lp me
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Hi shivejuvennikulam I think you have got symptoms of allergic rhinitis which can be seasonal or perennial. I usually exacerbate whenever there is increased allergens especially pollen in the atmosphere or if there is change in ambient temperature of the environment. Probably you need antihistamines like cetirizine and nasal spray (elastane plus fluticasone) asthma is prevalent in 50% patients of allergic rhinitis so go for spirometry if you feel breathless... best wishes
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Usually when i shave i have no problems but since ive been pregrant after i shave i notice my underwear start to rub against my thigh and it hurts . I took a shower and i noticed a rash on my inner thigh that looked as if i rubbd off the skin .. It was pink but didnt burn or hurt in the water .. I did apply ointment to it . Im wondering if it will go away ? Is it common ? What else can i use? Thank you
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Hi, You may be having friction dermatitis with candidiasis on inner thighs. It is a common condition occurring in fatty people. Take rest and avoid walking excessively to avoid friction. Keep the area Chat Doctor. Avoid soap bath. Have detail bath. Take antihistamines if there is itching. Take antifungal like ketoconazole for two weeks. You may take short course of oral steroid. Apply combined cream of steroid, antifungal and antibiotics. You may be improved. I hope you got my answer. Thanks.
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I have been having pain off and on on my left side of chest.Feels like in bone area under breat.Should I be concerned.I have seen a cardiologist within last year who states that I am fine cardiac wise.sometimes the pain goes up into breat area as well
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry about cardiac cause. In my opinion you should get done mammography to rule out breast related causes like infection, abscess etc. If this is also normal then you are mostly having muscular pain. So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep and painful movements. 3. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don't worry, you will be alright.
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My mum had a check up last week which involved a blood test . Her CEA level was a little high at 12 so we went back and did another one which later came back at 16. We are going to have all the checks ups necessary to see if there is cancer anywhere but as she is a smoker with Rheumatoid arthritis im wondering if this can cause a high level of 16, should we be worried ?
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query. Yes, smokinmg can raise CEA markers UT this finding necessitate further diagnostic tests. It is mainly used as a tumor marker of colorectal carcinoma, but other tumors and some benign conditions can because of its elevation as well. In every case your mother should do colonoscopy and abdominal ct scan just to rule out cancer. If this is negative then it may indicate some cirrhosis, pancreatitis and RA too. But I suggest doing these tests to be sure. Wish you good health. Regards
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hi doctor i am 35 years old and am an exserviceman i am blessed with a boy who is now 5years old. i have got a semen analysis done and the sperm count is zero. I have got a scortal doppler test done in which i have got an indirect inguinal hernia . right testis measured 42*26*18mm(vol10.2cc) left testis measured 41*23*14mm(vol6.8cc) right epididimis measured 0.8cms and left measured 0.7cms are there any chances for increasing my sperm count for i want to have a second child and should i get the hernia operated for better results awatng for your reply
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HelloThanks for your query. I will try my best to provide you with the best possible professional recommendations to your questions. As you have child Chat Doctor. As you have mentioned that your sperm count is nil it indicates towards obstruction. Obstruction in was, which you have not mentioned. It is better to correct the hernia. If that is responsible for causing the obstruction. Yet again, I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Regards
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I had breast cancer eighteen years ago; consequently I had a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. A year ago I was diagnosed with D.C.I.S. in the same breast, I had this breast removed in July. Last week I had my regular blood test; these tests were not because of cancer. However the results indicate that I have high glucose levels. Does this mean that I might have cancer in another part of my body?
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Hi. Raised plasma glucose level does NOT indicate cancer at some site. It shows that you may have diabetes mellitus. Do you have a family history of Diabetes Mellitus? Was it a first reading of raised plasma glucose level? How high was the plasma glucose level from upper limit and was it fasting or random levels? If it's the first time a raise in plasma glucose levels is observed, I would suggest that you have your fasting plasma glucose levels (after at least 10 hours fast) repeated. If it is raised have your serum located hemoglobin levels (serum HbA1c levels) done which will give your plasma glucose control for last 3 months and discuss with a dietitian and your doctor for dietary recommendation and medication (if required)I hope it helps. I would be happy to answer any further questions if any.
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I had colonoscopy earlier this morning and I was given Propofol for the procedure. I went in with no sign of cold or cough, however, subsequent to waking up, I keep on having tingling feeling only on my right nostril , as if I have an allergy or cold. I have been sneezing and blowing my nose. Discharge is clear and watery. Can Propofol cause it, or can I get infected by the breathing tube, since it only happens on one nostril? Thank you.
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Hello, Some recognized side effects of IV propofol include
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I m a 21 year old mixed martial artist, about a year and a half ago i started feeling a sharp pain shoot down through my groin and down to my knee, sometimes causing my leg to go limp for a split second. It started while I was doing squats and deadlifts, I can t do any type of wrestling or grappling because of it, if I lie on my back and try and lift my leg leg up it shoots down, if i stretch my spine towards the left it shoots down as well. I have not been able to do a single dead lift since and my squat has dropped 90 lbs. I got an xray and they said the lumbar region of my spine is compressed causing nerves to get pinched, what can I do to fix this?
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and X-ray findings.First, you should confirm the diagnosis by getting an MRI scan of the lumbosacral spine. If it shows severe compression, then, surgery may be required in some cases. However, in the initial stage, medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help relieve the neuropathic pain. In addition, physiotherapy with back extension exercises would also help. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/
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hi! Doctor, my name is CCCCC n i m a medical student since i have finished my 8th semester from abroad i came CCCC to visit my parents n then 3 days later i have been diagnosed with collitis the aftr 1 week i caught chickenpox and now it has been 16 days all scabs have been fallen but my condition was so severe that ? Got abt 300 blisters i had been on acyclovir and then antibiotics n nw on antioxidents pls help me as i m in depression abt scars and pits on my face n body pls help me!i m female 23 yrs old!
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Dear gunman, Do not worry I understand at 23, life seems disastrous with scars but with time, these scars will get better. Having said that, please note all scars need to be evaluated by treating cosmetologist/dermatologist & different plans need to be Chat Doctor. As you are a medical student, please approach your dermatology professor/lecturer & am sure they will do the best for you. Alternatively, you are most welcome to send me photographs of your predicament & can see what best I can recommend for you & the actual treatment can be done by some cosmetologists close to your port of residence with your parents' approval et al. A healthy splash of an algebra cream liberally on your skin daily will help in the long run & make sure to HY
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My 10 year old son plays baseball and has been pitching more lately. He developed an unexplained bruise that keeps expanding from his elbow to his mid forearm. All bloodwork came back ok, X-rays were negative and ultrasound just showed soft tissue swelling. There is no infection. Can you tell me what this might be
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Hello, I think this is an overuse syn Chat Doctor. I suggest to decrease sport activities for a while. Keep a soft brace for the forearm for 2 weeks. Then after 2 weeks the son can start gradually to increase the activity. It may be a chronic problem if he continues till play baseball, but it will go way gradually after 16 years old. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hi my friend discovered high SGOT & SGPT level during his LFT first time after that he got cautious and quit alcohol and smoking but still during his second test he found his SGOT/PT levels,which dramatically rose upto 54 and 154 in 5 days despite following a very healthy diet.
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HelloYour friends finding suggests raised SGPT and GOT level. Increased SGPT may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, fatty liver,autoimmune causes etc. Increased GOT and SGPT may be related to alcohol intake in your friends case.GOT is non-specific, and it increases in many conditions. Your friend may need few more investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, viral markers, ultrasound of abdomen. Ia suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. He should go for brisk walk and do exercise. It is good that he don't Chat Doctor. He may need few more medicines after full investigation. Get well soon. Take Care
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My name is subidha.Im trying to get pregnant.Im 22 years old. My periods are regular. I have some problem with my ovulation.My doctr said me...I dnt have any ovulation,then she gave me tablets .Now, for 3 months onwards, Im eating this tablets and ovulation is going good. everything is perfect now.But, im not getting pregnant.We checked my husband semen analysis. He dont have any problem.
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Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. With you achieving normal ovulation & your husband having normal sperm counts .there is no basic problem in conception. Try with - having sex around your ovulation (determined by ovulation test.-L H Surge test.at home/USG scanning - Do have hormonal support with your treating doctors advise. - Pregnancy test(blood test giving the earliest results. Done in laboratory / home pregnancy test after 8 days delay in mends) used for early diagnosis & treatment plan followed strictly with doctors advise. - Both of you should start taking folic acid & vitamin E supplements. You should succeed within 6 months. If not go for detailed investigayionslike tube testing. Thanks
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hi.. my 2 year old baby has been diagnosed typhoid 7 days ago.... doctor suggest cefexime for 10 days .....after starting cefexime fever goaway up to 6 days but now again my baby have high grade fever and a little cough ....today is the 8th day of cefexime .... what should i do now......
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Hi, Definite has good coverage for typhoid. If his fever subsides on its own, continue same line of management. If his fever is persistent, then he might have to be given alternate Chat Doctor. Also get a Urine routine and urine culture done. Get a Hologram done to look for rising TLC. If the fever does not subside. He might have to admitted and started on intravenous antibiotics in form of ceftriaxone. Thanks and regards.
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I am getting light prickly sensations on various areas of my chest the past two days and suffering from significant pain in both upper arms just above my elbows and sometimes down to wrists. Not sure what it is but I do have some osteoarthritis and on a zoladex shot monthly. I am trying to eliminate a heart issue. Any ideas?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of calcium and vitamin D 3 deficiency related symptoms are more likely. But better to rule out heart diseases first. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Along with monthly shots, also take calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements for faster recovery in osteoarthritis.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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hello doctor,i am just 18 and i have lost my skins natural glow... Ther is tan, sunburn, patches, drak spots, pimples, etc.. My complexion has also turned dark.. I tried my products, but nothing affected.. It just worsened my skin even more.. I have a dry n sensitive skin.. Please sugest me some natural remedies for this.. M confused.. PLEASE HELP ME.
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HAI, As you are in Teen age group 18 years. Hormonal changes will also be the reason for your pimples. Follow the below advise to have a healthy skin. Take 4- 5 liters of water every day. Wash your face twice or thrice day. Depends on outside work. Use aloe Vera face wash .use olive oil externally in your face once in a week. Gentle face message will give you skin glow by enriching blood flow. Turmeric powered application every day during bath will keep your skin away from infection. Avoid junk foods fried items, stress. Have a sound sleep. Take more leaf vegetables and fruits. Apply herbal(numeric, aloevera, saffron etc.) based face cream for protection from pollution and sunlight. Thank you hope I answered your query.
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i get cold that is in the form of allergy (that is running nose and sneezing) almost after masturbation or even if i get night fall. I am 100 % sure about it , if i dont do masturbation for say 7 - 10 days then i dont get cold (allergy that is running nose and sneezing) for that period of time . Sneezing continouly for 20-25 times is too much to handle for me
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Hello, thanks for your query, I think u have honeymoon rhinitis, any way, sequence of sneezes, running nose, itching in ears, itching in roof of mouth, blackness under eyes are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. It is best prevented by not to expose to cold, dust, not to consume ice creams, fridge water, curd. Best street meet is Adams(fluticasone) nasal spray twice daily, tab. Monte- LC (montelukast+cetirizine once daily at bedtime. All the best. Take care.
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I am very upset. My brother had limphoma for which he received radiation, to cure. He also tested positive for 5% bone cancer. He was given 4 treatments of chemo and on the 4th he showed signs of liver failure. A TIP was placed and now his cancer dr tells him that there is nothing more that can be done as he has end stage live failure. He has never been a drinker and had no liver problems before chemo. He is still living but it appears that his dr just ended his life, very soon, with chemo. Is it because the chemo was too strong or what?
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Hello, You can get him physically examined by another doctor for a second opinion. It all depends upon the elevation of liver enzymes level(moderately or severely elevated). Your treating doctor needs to see if the liver damage can be reversed. Liver failure is a life-threatening condition, it demands urgent medical care. Chemotherapy Chat Doctor. The patient should report urgently if symptoms(severe fatigue, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, abdominal pain etc.) arise to the treating doctor so that the chemo can be stopped. However, when acute liver failure occurs patient may not experience many symptoms. Milk Thistle plant can treat liver inflammations in patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to research studies. You are suggested to get your brother re-examined by another doctor & get him treated urgently. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
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Hi, I am a male who had anal sex wth another man after having some great sex . Later the next morning i began to sweat and almost have flu systoms. Was that the body fighting the cum inside my rectum? I did not use a comdom wanted the incredable expericence of him cuming inside me.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You are going too far. Anal opening is already filled with microorganisms and body is already on the full defense state there. Therefore, your doubt is uncalled-for. There are no evidence of contracting flu after having anal sex. I think, flu could be due to climatic conditions or strenuous sex and sweating. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http
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HelloYour semen analysis findings may indicate semen infection with low motility. Infection is indicated due to presence of few pus cells in semen. Normally semen shouldn't contain any pus cells. You may need investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, semen culture and sensitivity, ultrasound of scrotum. You may need to take antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report. Motility is also low. Normally it should be at least 55 %. Your findings suggest over all 70% non-motile sperms, so it is low. Sperm count is normal. It should be at least 20 millions/ml. Other factors like semen amount, liquefaction time etc. are normal. Fertility is expected to increase with control of infection. If infertility persists then you may need assisted fertilization techniques. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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My baby is 9 month old, he never accept any kind of home made food. He old eat cerelace for whole day and drink milk only 2 time a day , but he like milk but suggest me what can I do for him to eat home made food? And cerelace is gud for him as his health
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Hi... Cerelac is fine....but won't serve long term purpose. But at some point of time you need to cultivate him the habit of having homemade and culturally acceptable foods. I suggest - better late than never - by now start feeding him cereal preparations of rice and Bengal gram made into a oatmeal with added ghee for additional taste. By one year he should be eating all homemade foods including fruits and vegetables. Regards -
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I have Just born baby ( 2 days), He went for Abdomen & KUB scan! the result of scan
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Hi...an ultrasound scan doesn't tell you about the function of the kidney. You need a DMS scan for this. A 2 days baby having a dilated pelvicalyceal system means that it is an antenatal HY Chat Doctor. Many of these get better by themselves. If I were your pediatrician all I would do is a renal function testing in the blood and if it is normal I would do follow ultrasound scans once in 3 months to see if it's getting better by itself. Regards -
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Yes, My boyfriend is having severe pain in his testicle. Feeling of heaviness and swelling as well. The pain radiates up to his lower abdomen with pain across both sides. He has had trouble getting off when we have sex and after trying masturbation for relief we found that was difficult also. He says it feels like he is about to come but then nothing happens and when it does it takes a very long time and very little comes out. He has diagnosed hisself with blue balls but the symptoms having been going on for about 3 or 4 days now. The do go away it seems when he does finally get off though. But come right back the next time we have sex and he can t get off. Any suggestions? Ice packs seem to help with the pain but nothing else other than ejaculation.
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Hellman and swelling in testis need immediate medical attention. It may be due to many causes like infection, torsion etc. Your boyfriend need proper clinical examination and investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, ultrasound and color Doppler of scrotum. Ultrasound can exclude many conditions like orchids, torsion,fluid accumulation etc. Treatment depend upon findings. He should consult surgeon. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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hello i am 21 and for the second time im using depo and last night i had server pains in my stomach and now today have bleeding like a period im worried that something has gone wrong what do yout hink it could be its a dark red colour and the pain was like 10/10 in seconds went on for hours till i feel asleep but found it hard to sleep all night.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. The period with the pain could be due to the side effect of the demo shot. Or else it could be due to the anemia, or infection. I advise you to consult a gynecologist for diagnosis and treatment. If it appears to be due to the injection, it should be stopped. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms hepatitis, fluconazole, lifetime, and dicyclomine HY Chat Doctor. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses sprouts and protein rich foods to have a good health, and blood. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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i am 45. i have had a chest infection in april and turned into pneumonia. i have been left with pains in right hand side which are mainly in the chest but shift around. the pains go up and down the right hand side. i have had a gamma scan, chest xrays, blood tests, ultra sound. the gamma scan was to look for a blood clot (all ok, not one found). ultra sound (for goul stones, not found). the doctors do not know what could be causing it.
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Hi and thank you for choosing Chat Doctor to post your concern. I read carefully your question and my opinion is as follows
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Been sick for 7 days, went to the DR. on day 3. Said i have strep, upper rest infection and sinus infection. At that time I had a dry cough. For the last 4 days rattle in my cheat, chest hurts and having a hard time breathing when walikng or doing house chores.
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Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Since this is persisting since long, you should get investigated. I would advise you to follow
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i have pain lowerback on &off ,no legpain,no tingling numbness, my mri report show diffuse posterior bulge of L3-L4disc indenting thecal sac & encroaching the left neural foramen, diffuse posterior bulge L4-L5disc in.denting thecal sac & encroaching the left neural foramen.moderate facetal arthropathy is seen at this level.diffuse posterior bulge with annular tear of L5-S1disc indenting thecal sac.mild facetal arthropathy is seen at this level.
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Hello, Your back pain is due to degeneration and narrowing of the disc space of the lumbar vertebrae. Let may lead to compression of the nerve roots and even the spinal cord and cause neurological deficit which may sometimes be irreversible if not treated at the appropriate time. Physiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment. Analgesic may help in relief of the pain. Surgery is the next option to be considered. Consult an Orthopedic surgeon.
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hello, my son is 16 years old. His upper left teeth have been hurting and he is schedule to go to dentist for cleaning and check his wisdom teeth. yesterday he found a small pea size lump in his left armpit and is saying that it is very painful and hurts. i gave him Ibuprofin and that seemed to help for a short period of time. I am concerned...any idea?
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Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be hi Chat Doctor. These lesions usually occur on the underarm, especially after shaving or plucking and/or usage of deodorants with strong chemical contents. Hair follicles get infected. Inflammation and subsequent abscess formation occur. Medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision or incision and
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I have a pulsating in my left calf that has been coming and going for about a month. It seems to be gradually becoming more frequent and intense, and has been pulsating very frequently for the last 5 hours. There is no pain, but i awoke twice during the night and felt a severe pins and needles sensation in my left hand and foot. for a little background medical info, 4 years agoI tore the same calf muscle, but it was first suspected to be a blood clot because of the swelling. What could this pulsating feeling in my left calf be?
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Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a deep vein thrombosis or inflammation. But the fact that you have felt pins and needles in your left limbs, could be a sign of a TIA (transient ischemic attack). For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests
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Hello, I am wondering if I may have a mild form of tetanus. I impaled the sole of my foot about 3 weeks ago on a metal belt-buckle tine ( about 1/4 in in diameter and 3/4 in long). There was no bleeding so I initially didn t think it pierced the skin although I could feel and hear it enter, like an awl through leather. After looking at the wound under a microscope light I could see a clear + shaped entry. It produced a rather large bruise on the top of my foot for a week or so but that was it. I didn t think anything of it at the time but since have had weird symptoms including
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Hello. Tetanus is a fatal disease without life support caused by a bacterial toxin. Initially toxin is formed near wound area and later toxin spreads to whole body. Features are irritability, restlessness, locked jaw, fever, initial muscle spasm in the throat and jaw later spread to whole body including respiratory muscles. So until toxin is removed using antitoxins patient has to b put on respiratory support. According to your description difficulty of swallowing is only one episode. Tetanus is a progressive disease, so you can't have only one episode of muscle spasm. Fever and chills are may be due to the throat infection. Some of your symptoms are related with anxiousness too. Anyway it is better to get your blood tests done as soon as possible complaining your worries to the doctor. Hope this helps. Thank you.
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My girlfriend has mrsa, and even when it gets under control, she is highly susceptible to contracting it again and getting a bad outbreak. I work in a gym and carry it easily. I am trying to find a detox or cleanse that I can do to prevent myself from infecting her over and over.
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Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor. D Mangukiya answering your concern. MRSA has tendency to spread easily in crowded area and also in hospital environment and also in community Most important way to prevent outbreak is wash your hands with soap and water or when you wash dishes. Rinsing is an important part of the cleaning process. Use these products for routine cleaning of surfaces. Sanitizers are used to reduce germs from surfaces but not totally get rid of them. Sanitizers reduce the germs from surfaces to levels that are considered safeDisinfectants are chemical products that destroy or inactivate germs and prevent them from growing of Mupirocin ointment is a effective way to eradicate the MRSA infections. If repeatedly infection occur, then u have to do MRSA surveillance in people in your gym by taking nasal and axillary swab samples because some people also carrying the MRSA and act as carriersPlease make surveillance and after that use mupirocin ointment and frequent hand hygiene and also cleaning of instrument after use is only solution for you. I will be happy to answer your further concern. Thank you,
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My granddaughter is 2 weeks old and has been having a clear fluid that pumps out of her nose even when she is lying down. It has happened 5 times. Her ped doesn t seemed concerned. I have never seen this before. It also occured when she was spitting milk up at the same time. I have researched and cannot find a reason this would occur.
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Good Morning. Your daughter is only 2 weeks and if she has clear fluid from her nose with pressure and without pressure, it is most likely a fluid that covers the brain that is Chat Doctor. It is called CSF rhinorrhoea and most likely there is a small connection between the nose and the base of skull. It has to be looked into. Please take your baby to a pediatric neurosurgeon, and he will have X-rays done, identify the leak and suggest methods to close it. Best of luck
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Hie. My problem is I have sharp pains in the lower part of my right abdomen. My groin area just above the penis below my stomach sometimes hurts as well. on days that I masturbate maybe some 5 hrs later I have this sharp shooting pain through the penis on the inside, like on the inside. It persists for a few seconds during which I cant even walk and I gotta maintain that posture until it passes. I masturbate an average one time every day, I don t have hair thinning issues and concentration problems though I think these groin issues are masturbation related. also recently I have started to feel this burning sensation at the tipof my penis. what could be my issue and how may I remedy it? thank you
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Hi greetings Your pain is generalized to the right groin and radiating to scrotum. It is not continuous and having burning sensation at the tip. Now I would like to get the urine tested for any infection or any other abnormalities. Prostatitis or urinary tract infections can present like this.Also, I have to rule out any renal or ureteric stones and either ultrasound scan or a contrast CT may be required. If both are negative a chronic appendicitis has to be ruled out. Hope my answer helps you. Regards
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Hi.. My age 31... & my blood group is o possitive... I have a diabities around 190 points. My partner age is 25... & her blood group is AB possitive.... we are plan to marry in november 2014. Please advice reg. our blood group... & my diabetic problem.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read carefully and analyzed your concern. I understand you are worried about that some problems might inherit to your children. Let me assure you there is no harm to your marriage, if you are a diabetic or what blood group you have. Regarding your child Chat Doctor. If you are a woman with type 1 diabetes and your child was born before you were 25, your children risk is 1 in 25; if your child was born after you turned 25, your children risk is 1 in 100. If both you and your partner have type 1 diabetes, the risk is between 1 in 10 and 1 in 4. In general, if you have type 2 diabetes, the risk of your child getting diabetes is 1 in 7 if you were diagnosed before age 50 and 1 in 13 if you were diagnosed after age 50. Some scientists believe that a children risk is greater when the parent with type 2 diabetes is the mother. If both you and your partner have type 2 diabetes, your children risk is about 1 in 2. In my opinion, there is no harm in marrying her. I wish you best of luck. Hope I have answered your query. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
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i used bleach yesterday in my dish water, i think i used to much because it was strong in smell, after i did the dishes i noticed i had a sore throat and my chest sorta burned, i ate pizza for dinner that night and it almost made me cry, today i still have the heartburn, it is in my gut, my chest, my throat and tums are not helping, did the bleach cause this or do i just need stronger meds than tums?
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Hi I have gone through your query.... Here you can have .......-Chemical bronchitis or-viral flu... You had used excess bleach which by inhalation can affect bronchi.... Now pizza like junk and oily food avoided for few days. Better to take fried and spicy food very less. More water.... Soft and bland diet taken.... For relief from. Inflammation antihistamines or short term steroid needed. Avoid smoking. You will recover in few days. If condition worsen then contact doc for further work up like chest x-ray. Take care. Chat Doctor.
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Tonight I have severe stomach pain . My stomach feels bloated and hard. I ve had stomach problems since last Tuesday, consisting of nausea , vomiting , and diarrhea . I mostly took Pepto Bismol to deal with it. When it started there wasn t much pain but the pain has gotten terrible. Sunday night I was in such pain I went to a 24 hour CVS where the pharmacist recommended Zantac , it helped and I was able to sleep. However, it doesn t seem to help with the pain anymore. I went to an urgent care facility yesterday since my doctor s office was closed, at first my blood pressure was through the roof--the nurses words--so the doctor gave me IV fluids as well as IV pepcid and zofran as well as a prescription for zofran. This morning I unexpectedly had diarrhea--I was in the shower, felt like I was passing gas but instead a large amount of diarrhea came out. When I was cleaning it up, most was brown, but a small amount was red. Between the pain and the possibility of blood in my stools, I m wondering if I should go to the ER tonight. I have an appt with my Dr. tomorrow but the pain is really bad right now and I m wondering if I ll be able to sleep. Thank you for your advice.Edit
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There are chances of stomach infection as you have gastritis and acidity you only took antacids if your antibiotics are working u can continue with antacids liquid antispasmodic SOS for pain lot of warm water non greedy non-oily non-fatty food for few days the infection can also cause blood in stool if the infections are over you can get relief but you must consult doctor to find the condition physically and treat accordingly
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im sufffering from Conjunctivitis. Yesterday i got acute abdomen pain on right side and had to admit to hospital where pain killers were administered which finally brought some relief from pain. Is there a link between conjuctivits and abdomen pain? YYYY@YYYY
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Hello! Thank you for the query. Yes, there is a possible connection. Conjunctivitis can sometimes associate inflammatory bowels' disease (like Crohn's disease). Crohn's disease can give abdominal pain as well as loose stools, diarrhea, weight loss, blood and mucus in stool, bloating. If you have also mentioned above symptoms, I suggest you to consult astrologist. To diagnose Crohn's disease, colonoscopy is necessary with biopsy. Hope this will help. Regards.
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I am taking Sutent for kidney cancer I will have a CT scan soon to see if it has been effective. I also had a kidney removed and know that it ha spread to both lungs. I cant seem to ask questions of my doctor in person, just to real, and reading is eaiser. How did I get this cancer, Inever had any sympotms sxcept for a cough which lead to this discovery.
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Hello! Thank you for the query. It is hard to tell where does the cancer come from. It's a good question. Some kidney cancer are genetic (in few percent). Some are related with smoking, obesity, estrogens and some chemical agents. But so many people smoke and do not have kidney cancer. Generally cancer is caused by single cell mutation which is missed by immune system. Such mutated cell can not be controlled anymore, and its only aim is to grow and spread. This process can not be stopped by human body and that's the main problem with cancer. The other thing is that many cancers does not give any symptoms at all. So no one really knows where does the cancer come from. Hope this will help. Regards.
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Dear Doctor i m 26 years old male still not married but from last 5 year i m continously doing master bation know my penis is turned one side and whenever i touch any girls i m excited very fast and my semen comes out very early when within 1 minutes,is this normal or i need to take same treatment please advice for the same
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Hello, It may be due to several causes, but still most commonly due to performance anxiety. For that Avoid stress and strenuous activity. Take balanced diet and proper rest. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Still for further assessment you may require complete hologram, lipid profile, electrocardiogram after physician consultation. Till then, you can take tablet sildenafil one hour before sexual act. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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i have a hard lump behind left ear. it has been there aprox two months but never gave me pain. over the past two days it has swelled up and i have severe pain. i went to the er and was told i have a mass behind my left ear but was told to see a specialist. what does that mean?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some tumor behind ear. It can be soft tissue tumor or skin adnexal tumor or lymphoma or other. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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hi i did work all day yesterday in the yard. my chest started to hurt about an hour into working but i pushed through. my chest still hurts a lot today. I dont have asthma. it hurts to breath deeply, some positions hurt and it hurts to swallow. what am i experiencing?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain due to working whole day in yard. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 2-3 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hello, three days ago, I was feeling pain in my back, no burning or pain when urinating, but a fullness in the bladder. I went to the clinic and a urine sample was taken. The doctor stated that I had blood and pus present in my urine. He is treating me for a U.T.I. What concerns me is that I do not have pain or burning when urinating. I cant physically see blood in my urine. Well, it has been three days on Cipro and I really do not feel any better. My back is still achy and I feel nauseous and extremely tired. What are your thoughts? Thank you.
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Hi. Presence of pus cells in the urine is a feature of urine infection. And it is not necessary that you have to physically see blood in the urine if you find blood under the microscope. Urine infections can cause kidney stone which may also be a cause. I think you may need few more investigations like an PUB X-Ray or an ultrasound test and urine culture test for appropriate treatment. Discuss with your doctors...
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Hi I am 31 n my husband too. I get normal periods regularly, my sonography looks fine, i get positive opk, with bbt rise every month. My husbands count is arnd210 millions. We are trying to conceive by timed intercourse for last 3-4 months? No success?
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Hi I think you should try at least for a year if your periods are regular and there is no obvious problem. But if you want, you can go for some blood test like Thyroid profile and prolactin level. You can try ovulation induction with timed intercourse for conceiving if you don't conceive in next 6 to 8 months. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chance of pregnancy. Hope it helps.
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My 4 year old child, suddenly, last night developed awful stomach pain and a really high fever and complained of his throat hurting. Today the fever was gone, stomach pain was very mild, and no complaint of sore throat. Suddenly he developed a102 fever. Now his throat is hurting and he is very sleepy. He was just fine. What could be wrong and do I need to take him to the ER or just schedule a Dr appointment? Thank you, Jessica
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Hello. I just read through your question. Infections of the throat are often accompanied by fever, headache and stomach ache. The most common diagnosis is a viral illness. These typically resolve on their own after a few days. However, sometimes this could be a bacterial infection and require antibiotics. This is not an emergency and does not warrant a visit to the ER. I recommend, though, that you have him seen by your doctor, so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment therapy documented.
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I found a condom stuck inside me this morning and it was there for 5 days. I was reading about it and now I believe I have urinary tract infection.. as it hurts badly and I need to urinate all the time. However what Im mostly afraid of is to get pregnant.. should I take the morning after pill? or is it too late?
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Hi, It seems that due to condom remained inside vagina might have produced irritation and infection giving rise this problem. Clean local part with running plane water and apply antibiotic cream locally for few days. Keep local hygiene clean and Chat Doctor. Now there is no meaning taking I-pill as 5 days are passed. Go for pregnancy test if there is no period after 7-8 days passed of your expected period. Ok and take care.
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Hi , I am having pain in my lower back and lower thigh. I did MRI for lower area and the report says I have broad based herniation at L5-S1 with posterocentral annular tear causing mild impingement on thecal sac and bilateral adjacent nerve roots My doctor (physician) has asked me to concern a surgeon but I am afraid to go.. Do I have to go for surgery ?? How severe is this thing ? what precautions should I take and what could be the reason for this ?
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Hi thanks for your question.You're having intervertebral disc herniation at L5 -S1 level with posterocentral annular tear causing mild impingement on thecal sac and bilateral adjacent nerve root. Most probably this condition could be due to mild trauma or improper positions while doing different jobs involving your back. Since herniation of disc is associated with annular tear and impingement on thecal sac and nerves on both side, this condition needs medical attenuation, if left untreated can lead to further damage and even can cause paralysis of lower limbs. I would suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon who may be able to tell you, this condition needs surgery or not.Meanwhile I Would suggest you to take proper bed rest, avoid all sort of jerks to your back and adopt proper position while doing minor jobs involving your back. Hope this answers your question.
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My abdomen has been distended for around six months.It looks as though I am 5 months pregnant. I am in no pain or discomfort. I am taking probiotics, milk thistle , and removing wheat, dairy, potatoes, tomatoes, and eggs from my diet. Nothing seems to be helping. Before I got the distended abdomen, I started getting soreness in an around my joints and fatigue . I am so tired that in the afternoon I want to take a nap. This is very unlike me. I went to my physician who ordered bloodwork to be done to rule out any serious problems. Everything is normal. I had a colonoscopy 3 years ago and I was perfectly normal. No diverticulosis .
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Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of decreased gastrointestinal motility which may be caused by thyroid hormone deficiency. Hypothyroidism may also cause fatigue, tiredness and joint pains by increasing weight. You should again consult with your treating doctor or internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up. You should go for thyroid profile, if not gone previously. As such there appears to be the least chances of diverticulosis or any colonic pathology. You should consult with dietitian for dietary change advise. Meanwhile, you should continue exercise as much you can do. You should also take prokinetics and high energy supplements for correction of tiredness. Take care,
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sperm come out sometimes beginning of urination,is its a good sine.I am a 25yr old boy.sometime i have masturbated.in time of masturbation the amount and the density of sperm is very poor.please tell me what is my position now,an how could i improve it.
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Halloween leakage before urination may be due to overexcited state, excessive fantasy or straining. You should avoid provocative literature and videos. You should try to be calm and try to engage yourself in your job. It is also important to evaluate for constipation etc. Consistency of semen depend upon many things like frequency of ejaculation, race etc. You should take healthy and nutritious diet. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint as you have found the clot floating in water inside mouth you should immediately consult your dentist and get evaluated as if the clot gets dislodged the socket will remain unhealed and there will be development of Chat Doctor. . In case if the clot is dislodged the dentist can place Zinc oxide eugenol
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what would cause pain in both legs from lower back down to feet? I have rls really bad at night and when I am on my feet for a while I feel like I can hardly hold myself up, I feel like my legs are giving out. I also am not able to sleep over 4 or 5 hours a night. My hips, knees and ankles ache.
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Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough clinical examination is advised As pain in bilateral legs is due to the pathology of the spine. As the spine releases called as the spinal nerve roots which when trapped leads to such symptoms. Also, the nerve as dual functions of sensory and motor too. Any mild compression on the nerve will lead to any of the symptoms like motor weakness or some sensory issues like pain which can be continuous in nature. Usually with physical therapy and proper vitamins supplement the symptoms can be reduced. As in my clinical practice we recommend a combination of Chat Doctor. As there will be weakness of the muscles of the spine and core team strengthening of it is advised to stabilize the spine and release the compression from the nerve roots. Regards Jay In
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A tiny hard lump has developed under the skin at the top of my scalp.It does not hurt -- however my head itches like crazy -- so much so thatlately i have been applying anti-itch lotion to it. What kind of a doctorshould I see. I have moved and do not have a regular MD close by --I am worried because I have a sister who developed squameouscellcarcinoma in her mouth 10 years ago and it grew like crazy and shepassed away from it. But, with all the itching, hopefully mine is something less serious. I have also had a terrible fingernail problemfor a year or so that I thought was just a dry skin condition, but nownot sure. Can you lead me in the right direction. I am not one toworry about my health, however my roommate felt the lump earliertoday and said I had better have a doctor see it. Any advise isappreciated.Thanks. Pat
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some Desmond cyst, skin adnexal tumor or some other lesion. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. You should consult general surgeon first. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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My husband has some kind of rash on his arms that has spread to his elbows. He has tried witch haze, eczema cream, mangos, ice, and an oatmeal bath. He tried not to scratch it but he did on accident and its bleeding . What is it? Its red and especially at night it very itchy and sometimes inflammed. What is there to help him get this gone?
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Dear friend, This kind of rash can be for various reasons. To diagnose it property a visual inspection is required. However, the common reasons are sun exposure, contact allergy to some clothing/ wearings and seasonal sensitivities. You should keep the area moist with generally available skin creams specially the ones with it E & aloe vera. Use glycerine soap and resist the itching. Application of Ice is better than mangos. Keep the area covered with loose clothing preferably made of cotton. You may need to visit a skin doctor if symptom persists over 2-3 days. Hope your husband does good soon. Take care.
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Im a healthy 39 year old woman, 57, 138lbs. I do not smoke or do any type of drugs or drink. In the past I have had little heart flutters, but last week my heart fluttered more severely, I got very dizzy and the room started to go black. I did not pass out but did get very close. This week, my heart has fluttered a few more times & have a little numbness in my hands/arms, not terrible but as though they are between normal and asleep. Any thoughts as to how urgent this is - or If I should just mention it the next time Im at the dr.?
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Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. You have been having this fluttering since long though mild, in recent days it has increased in frequency. So you must not wait but make an early appointment with a physician for primary heart check starting from ECG.you may some arrhythmias responsible for your symptoms which may need holder monitoring. But first get a resting ECG and then plan further work up as per guidelines by your treating doctor. If you send me reports I would be glad to guide you further best wishes Chat Doctor.
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I have had the 9 strip,s that hold the inner part of your skull together fall off,i then noticed my lower jaw was disconnecting from my top jaw,I have had the 5 layer,s of skin under your face roll down mine,i haave nothing left in my mouth,everything has been strected to the point where most strap,s that hold your face together breaking from being stretched,the 5 strap,s that hold your throat together were tore right down the middle,the 26 belt loop,s that run across your chest are all empty.the mask around my eye,s are gone,my 9 jaw strap,s are gone,i used to be able to slid the neck guard we have all the way around my neck,there are alot more issue,s with this but i just wanted to know what i can do about this,i have no support from anyone,spent 6 month,s in a mental hospital over this because i can,t get anyone to believe me.Also my heead is sitting on my shoulder,s,my jaw bone is broken in 5 different place,s,i won,t take anymore of your time,but if you have any idea,s on this,i would greatly appreciate it,as some night,s i,m afraid to go to bed,thinking i won,t wake up in the mourning,t,y for your time.Signed scared and afraid.
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Hello for the query, it is normal for the skull to be attached to the neck. And also for the lower jaw to disconnect from upper jaw, because we humans have temporomandibular joint which is connecting the lower jaw to the upper.if you feel your lower mandible is broken in 5 places, is it due to fall?? Or hit by someone?? Either ways you need to take an orthopantomogram --extra oral X-ray to check for fractures,please consult an oral physician and psychiatric doctor for your problems, hope it helps,take care,
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hi, my name is michael and i have been to the er twice this past week for a head injury. the sad thing is that they never took any xrays but gave me tylenol and nothing more. never gotten any paper work on what i should do. i had been hiking with my partner last tuesday and while crossing the water on rocks i had slipped and took a very hard blow to my right temple. its still very swollen and im not sure what else i can do since the hospitals have not taken me seriously.
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Hello Michael! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms (the pain and swollen lump) are related to the head trauma and are indicative of the inflammation in the soft tissues surrounding the scull (muscles, adipose tissue, skin). It is not very concerning and need some weeks to recover completely. Do you have any other symptoms like headache, dizziness, Chat Doctor? In such case, you should go to the ER for a brain CT scan. Otherwise, there is nothing to worry about. You should just try to have some rest and avoid possible repeated head trauma during these days. Painkillers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) can be really helpful for the pain. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings,
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Dear doctor I am the father of the patient my son who is 13 years old. I am from India. During our journey to our native, while travelling in bus, my son fell from top of the sleeper coach and hit his head resulting in swelling on back that is top right corner of the head. He is normal right now and swelling also subsided. Should I take him for CT scan or not is my question please.
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Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Swelling in such cases occurs due to hematoma formation(accumulation of blood beneath skin) due to damage to superficial vessels which resolves itself after a while. I would suggest you to monitor your child closely for following signs which is appear then needs immediate medical attention followed by CT head.
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Hi doctor , I m uma. I m suffering from rheumatoid arthirits for about 3 months. Is this curable.Please let me know what kind of food i need to take.
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Hi UMA, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum. In my opinion you must seek advise from a rheumatologist for best treatment of this problem. I would advise you not to delay your treatment as this will worsen the condition. This condition is not completely curable, but you can control the pain and prevent damage to your joints. There is no specific food for this, but there are few tips which may be helpful for you. If you are overweight please lose weight, involve yourself in some form of exercise. Swimming is good but avoid situations where you need to strain your joints. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, lean meat and low fat diary products. Your doctor will also advise you on some medications to ease pain and movement of your affected joints. Take care and seek medical care.
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I have a discomfort feeling on my right side, above my rib cage...the only way I can describe it is that it s a pressure from inside, and the last time I felt this pressure is when I was pregnant and my kids would push on my rib cage...and no, I m not pregnant...
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Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Pressure on the chest, whether right or left, requires evaluation with ECG.2. If normal ECG, the evaluation for gastritis with reflux esophagitis, needs to be thought of. Lung disorder, without breathing difficulties is rare to present with pressure in chest.3. If there is associated burning pain along with pressure, need to start with proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole along with risperidone is necessary. Need to avoid stress, and any anxiety.4. Continue with treatment for at least 3-4 weeks, and symptoms should subside. Avoid anxiety and relaxation is essential. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Hello doctor,this is kiddy from Ooty,Tamil Nadu,India. I have a problem which i would like to express it to you.iIam suffering from asthma and headaches daily,also even if i sleep ten hours a day if feel very tired but not fresh.For asthma i take inhalers and for headaches i take medicine but there is no relief for me.So suggest me some tips to keep in control of asthma,headaches and tiredness or to permanently have a cure out of these problems
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Hello, Asthma results in poor ventilation resulting in decreased oxygenation to the whole body and this is perhaps the cause of your headaches. Anyway, you should also exclude other reasons for your headaches like sinus problems, refractive errors etc. It is because of the asthma that you feel tired even after rest. Since you stay in a cool place at high altitude where the atmospheric oxygen concentration is lower, you can use a nebulizer for better relief. Also, steroid inhalers are needed to prevent attacks as they reduce the need for bronchodilators which usually have unpleasant side effects. Permanent cure for asthma is not possible, but you can keep the symptoms at bay by avoiding triggering factors and taking anti-histamines whenever needed. You can try yoga and Panama when there are no attacks. Please consult a pulmonologist for further advice. Good luck.
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hi my daughter is 6 and last week she had a lumpy red rash on her body i took her to doctors and they said it was a virus which i am not to sure it was since then she has really chapped lips a sore inner nose and white lumps on her touge which is hurting . Where she had this rash her skin is now pelling
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query lumpy rash in tongue & sore inner nose could be due to allergic reaction known as allergic dermatitis as it is occurring on your skin, tongue, nose and becoming generalized. Need not worry. I would suggest you should gargle with a numbing solution containing Lidocaine for relief of rash on tongue and pain. Gargle with warm saline water. Avoid spicy, sharp and hot food substances. You can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. Take nasal sprays or decongestants to prevent any congestion. It will start improving within a week but in case if the condition does not resolve consult a dermatologist first and then ENT specialist and get evaluated and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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Ive had a bad back for 2 years now and i have noticed my body has become 3-4 inches longer, my shoulders have narrowed quiet a bit and are hanging down.I have managed to get my body back to its normal length a few times and it only ever gets like that if i lie on my side but now i cant seem to get my body back to normal.
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Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. You need to do MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.
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Where can I purchase Kayexalate, or sodium polystyrene sulfonate? I have Stage IV CKD and have used this product for years receiving it from Sonfi-Adventis through their Patient Assistance Program. They have stopped providing that saying their is a generic. If there is a generic, what is the name?
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I must advise you not to go around searching for Kayexalate. If it's not available, report to your nephrologist, and a dialysis will be done. The excess potassium is cleared by dialysis and is also safer than Kayexalate. With end stage renal failure(ESRF/CKD), any rise in potassium(hyperkalemia), must be controlled early. Also be careful to avoid potassium rich foods, like fresh fruits, ripe bananas, coconut water, etc. If you want my expert opinion, you may send it as a direct question. Chat Doctor. Manga.
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I have realy itchy skin on my chest back and upper arms , my forehead is very itchy and has dry flaky skin , I can see a rash on my arms and they spear as very small whiteheads , Ive tried anti htsermein tablets , and various creams , the itching is stopping me from sleeping at night , I have also noticed a small pea sized lump in my upper arm and lower chest
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Hi, As per your query you have symptoms of itching and lumps in check and upper arms which are known as demographic urticaria which could be due to increased skin sensitivity and compromised immunity of the body. Need not worry. I would suggest you to
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My son is 8. He s feeling nauseous, feeling of throwing up some headache had fever last week on Friday with bad headache for a few hrs. He then had fever Friday at 3 am with symptoms of nauseous he threw up 2 times. Headache on the top. He still feels like that till today. Not a lot of headache. No fever. Can t eat without feeling nauseous.
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of nausea, headache and fever which is because of viral infection to your body and impaired immunity of your body. It could be mono, but symptoms are more of viral infection. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. You should take combination of amoxiclav along with levocetirizine. Avoid giving cold beverages. Keep him sipping lukewarm water whole day. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start proper course of antibiotics. Steam inhalation is another treatment option for resolving it. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost his immunity. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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hi im a heavy cigerette smoker and now everytime i cough i have this pain in my chest right below my right brest and also on the side of my right brest a little below my right arm pit. I can barely cough because it hurts so much and i cant even lay on my right side. It hurts mostly when i cough but now its getting worse to where i have it everytime i move. It feels very very sore, it feels like its swollen but i dont know/think it is, its just a horrible pain almost like a tore,broke, or pulled something? I know i neede to quit and ive already started today is my first day though. What can i do about this pain??
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are a active smoker, we should definitely rule out pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) for your chest pain. Common causes for pleurisy are lung infection, bronchitis and pleural effusion. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is must for the diagnosis of lung infection and effusion. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry much. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So avoid movements causing pain. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Quit smoking as soon as possible because it is not a good habit. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi, my names amber my sister had just started having seizures about a week ago. now they are getting worse and last night she had a new symptom during her most recent seizure, she said her face had went numb and as well as her tounge, the doctors said they are stress seizures ... is this a symptom from stress seizures?
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Hello Chat Doctor. Numbness of face and tongue can be an integral part of a seizure, or it can be a manifestation of cause of seizure. (a brain stem lesion or hyperkalemia can lead to a numb face and tongue and a seizure).a stress occasionally can lead to start of seizures. I would like you to go for an MRI brain and rest of basic chemistry profile including electrolytes calcium and magnesium. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take Disregards.
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Is there any alternative to gestone 100 injection? I understand there is another injection called sustane, but I looking more for a tablet or capsules to replace the injection as my wife is finding it untolerable to continue gestone. She has been taking for last 3 months.
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Hi, Incomplete data like age of your wife, purpose of taking gemstone injection or any side effects occurring with its use? Yes, there are two equally effective oral progesterone formulations are available. Since your wife seems to be intolerant to injectable forms of natural micronized progesterone formulation like gemstone and may be with substance as well. You may consult her treating doctor for the alternate effective oral micronized synthetic formulations of progesterone like promethium or progestin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi I was just at the gym and my heartrate while working out was 94 but the machine for my age said it should have been 110. I am 52 and female. I only started working out a few weeks ago. I have led a very sedentary life up to now. Was my heartrate too low?
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Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. First relax and do not take any undue stress. Your heart rate is absolutely normal. In conditioned individuals various changes in body occur that help the patient to cope up with physiological changes during the exercise. Low heart rate when exerting means your heart is in a good condition and is not being exerted unduly. The only precaution that has to be taken is not to exert yourself too much so that you start having breathlessness, palpitations, chest pain or any other problems. In professional athletes the resting heart rate is such that it may be considered abnormal for a normal person. A good example that I quote often is lance Armstrong who had a resting heart rate of 35-40 BP due to his conditioned body. You may google it up for further information. So enjoy your workout and do not trust the machines too much.
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I was in an car accident 2years ago, I didn t have any problems until the last month or so. I can not get out of bed without extreme knee buckling pain/pressure. when I extend my right foot or reach certain directions I get a sharp pain in area down my leg. I have also gained over 65pnds in the last 12months. could this be caused by pain or accident or both
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Hi, It is unlikely for accident before 2 years to cause your current knee problem. Current problem is likely related to your weight gain with stress on knee. Buckling and imbalance may be due to ligament injury in the knee. I would like to advise MRI of the involved knee joint to check for ligament and meniscus pathology. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, wear knee brace. If pain is severe take tablet Attract P twice a day can be taken. Visit to orthopedic surgeon for detailed clinical examination is recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello,I had a panic attack about three weeks ago stemmed by the idea of mind control and now, I have been unable to work or go to school. I am concerned about my mental health because I keep questioning reality, everything, whether I am here, what is the meaning of life, whether we are in something like the matrix? Part of me realizes this is illogical, the other part is very much afraid it might be true. I have depression and am wondering if this is a symptom of this? Will it pass?
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HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor In depression, sometime, patients get idea of persecution, and it is part of it. In your case, idea of control or avoid belief is part of depression. In that case, you need an antidepressant with low dose antipsychotic like aripiprazole. It would help to control such kind of thoughts. Better to consult a psychiatrist for treatment. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks
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I am 22 years old and have recently in the past year have lost alot of my memory. Its all memory long term and short term. I also loose my train of thought and struggle to finish sentences sometimes as i forget what im saying. I forget what i do with my keys, money, ect but remeber passwords for things. I struggle to remeber my schooling or my childhood. i cant remeber conversations iv had. I have been on anti depresents since i was 16 but its only been this year i have really been having trouble with my memory.
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HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have pseudo-dementia due to depression. You are facing this problem due to lack of concentration. In that case, carry on with antidepressant and that would help you to maintain memory and control depressive symptoms. You can try some stimulant like modafinil that would help you. Better to consult about it with your psychiatrist. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks
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Hello sir I would like to ask you about my husband.he is 30 years old..he had tb two times and now he recovered after taking medicines but a scar has remained in his lungs..will that scar remain forever? Will that scar have effect on his life span? can he do exercise?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about this scar lesions in lungs. All lung infections including tuberculosis heal after treatment. They heal mostly by following three mechanism. 1. Fibrosis (most common) 2. Calcification. 3. Rarely Complete resolution. So this fibrosis look like scar lesions on chest x-ray. They are inactive, noninfectious lesions. So no treatment is required for them. They will remain as it is throughout the life. No need to worry as they are harmless. And these scar have no effect on his life span. Yes, he can definitely down exercise. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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I ve been having a problem with my left (dominant) wrist for a couple of weeks. Pain, tingling, burning on left side of the wrist. Thought it might be tendonitis from so much time spent photo editing/video editing and shooting video for our production company. I ve tried to rest it, used ice, taken anti-inflammatories but it only seems to be getting worse. Pain shoots through hand when I try to lift anything with much weight to it or when I twist/bend it to left.
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Hithank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As mentioned by you, about the symptoms, these are caused by repetitive stress injury (RSI). Also in RSI there are one of the two possibilities you might be facing. Carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. For the correct diagnosis, an understanding of the Neuromuscular assessment is needed. Your neurologist may recommend you for Cervical spine MRI along with EMG and NCV test of the upper limbs to come closer to diagnosis. Also, treatment of choice will be conservative, like Medication and physical therapy.in my clinical practice I have seen patients with such RSI issues and all recover well with proper combination of medication and physical therapy. 100% of health can be regained back. RegardsJay In
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